Sony DVD VCR Combo HDW S280 User Manual

HD DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER  
HDW-S280  
The supplied CD-ROM includes Operation Manual (English, French, German, and  
Japanese versions) in PDF format. For details, see “1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual”  
on page 12.  
OPERATION MANUAL [English]  
1st Edition (Revised 5)  
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For the customers in Taiwan only  
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER  
COUNTRIES.  
1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) /  
Appliance Connector / Plug with earthing-contacts that  
conforms to the safety regulations of each country if  
applicable.  
2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance  
Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings (Voltage,  
Ampere).  
WARNING  
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones  
can cause hearing loss.  
In order to use this product safely, avoid prolonged listening at  
excessive sound pressure levels.  
If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord /  
Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified service  
personnel.  
For the customers in the U.S.A.  
For kundene i Norge  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is  
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment  
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,  
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction  
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential  
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the  
user will be required to correct the interference at his own  
expense.  
Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-strømfordelingssystem.  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not  
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to  
operate this equipment.  
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be  
shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device  
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
For the customers in Europe  
This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC  
Directive and the Low Voltage Directive issued by the  
Commission of the European Community.  
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the  
following European standards:  
EN60065 : Product Safety  
EN55103-1 : Electromagnetic Interference(Emission)  
EN55103-2 : Electromagnetic Susceptibility(Immunity)  
This product is intended for use in the following  
Electromagnetic Environments:  
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3  
(urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV  
studio)  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1  
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.  
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is  
Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327  
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters  
please refer to the addresses given in separate service or  
guarantee documents.  
CAUTION  
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source  
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the  
unit itself has been turned off.  
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ATTENTION  
AVERTISSEMENT  
Cet appareil n’est pas déconnecté de la source d’alimentation  
secteur tant qu’il est raccordé à la prise murale, même si  
l’appareil lui-même a été mis hors tension.  
Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou  
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la  
pluie ou à l’humidité.  
AVERTISSEMENT  
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder  
le coffret fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de  
l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié.  
Une pression acoustique excessive en provenance des  
écouteurs ou du casque peut provoquer une baisse de l’acuité  
auditive.  
Pour utiliser ce produit en toute sécurité, évitez l’écoute  
prolongée à des pressions sonores excessives.  
CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À LA  
TERRE.  
ATTENTION  
Eviter d’exposer l’appareil à un égouttement ou à des  
éclaboussures. Ne placer aucun objet rempli de liquide,  
comme un vase, sur l’appareil.  
AVERTISSEMENT  
1. Utiliser un cordon d’alimentation approuvé (conducteur  
d’alimentation 3 âmes)/connecteur d’appareil/prise avec  
contacts de mise à la terre conforme aux règles de sécurité  
de chaque pays si applicable.  
2. Utiliser un cordon d’alimentation approuvé (conducteur  
d’alimentation 3 âmes)/connecteur d’appareil/prise  
conforme aux valeurs nominales (tension, ampérage)  
correctes.  
S’adresser à un personnel de service qualifié pour toute  
question concernant l’emploi du cordon d’alimentation/  
connecteur d’appareil/prise ci-dessus.  
Pour les clients en Europe  
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la fois à la  
Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) et à la  
Directive sur les basses tensions émises par la Commission  
de la Communauté Européenne.  
La conformité à ces directives implique la conformité aux  
normes européennes suivantes :  
EN60065 : Sécurité des produits  
EN55103-1 : Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)  
EN55103-2 : Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)  
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements  
électromagnétiques suivants :  
E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3  
(urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex.  
studio de télévision).  
Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan,  
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon.  
Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits  
est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327  
Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question concernant le  
service ou la garantie, veuillez consulter les adresses  
indiquées dans les documents de service ou de garantie  
séparés.  
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Für Kunden in Deutshland  
WARNUNG  
Entsorgungshinweis: Bitte werfen Sie nur entladene Batterien  
in die Sammelboxen beim Handel oder den Kommunen.  
Entladen sind Batterien in der Regel dann, wenn das Gerät  
abschaltet und signalisiert „Batterie leer“ oder nach längerer  
Gebrauchsdauer der Batterien „nicht mehr einwandfrei  
funktioniert“. Um sicherzugehen, kleben Sie die Batteriepole  
z.B. mit einem Klebestreifen ab oder geben Sie die Batterien  
einzeln in einen Plastikbeutel.  
Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder elektrischen  
Schlägen zu verringern, darf dieses Gerät nicht  
Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.  
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, darf  
das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden. Überlassen  
Sie Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem  
Fachpersonal.  
WARNUNG  
Zu hoher Schalldruck von Ohrhörern und Kopfhörern kann  
Gehörschäden verursachen.  
DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET  
WERDEN.  
Um dieses Produkt sicher zu verwenden, vermeiden Sie  
längeres Hören bei sehr hohen Schalldruckpegeln.  
VORSICHT  
Das Gerät ist nicht tropf- und spritzwassergeschützt. Es  
dürfen keine mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllten Gegenstände, z. B.  
Vasen, darauf abgestellt werden.  
WARNUNG  
1. Verwenden Sie Netzkabel (dreiadrig), Geräteanschlüsse  
und Netzkabelstecker mit Masseleitung, die den  
Sicherheitsrichtlinien des jeweiligen Landes entspricht.  
2. Verwenden Sie Netzkabel (dreiadrig), Gerteanschlsse und  
Netzkabelstecker mit Masseleitung, die den vor Ort  
herrschenden Spannungsanforderungen (Spannug,  
Stromstrke) entsprechen.  
Bei Frage ber die Eignung und Sicherheit von Netzkabein  
(dreiadrig), Gerteanschlssen und Netzkabelsteckern wenden  
Sie sich bitte an einen qualifizierten Electrotechniker.  
Für Kunden in Europa  
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die  
EMV-Richtlinie sowie die Niederspannungsrichtlinie der EG-  
Kommission.  
Angewandte Normen:  
EN60065 : Sicherheitsbestimmungen  
EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit  
(Störaussendung)  
EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit  
(Störfestigkeit)  
Für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen:  
E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem  
Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und  
E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).  
Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1  
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.  
Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und Produktsicherheit  
ist Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327  
Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei jeglichen Angelegenheiten in  
Bezug auf Kundendienst oder Garantie wenden Sie sich bitte  
an die in den separaten Kundendienst- oder  
Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten Anschriften.  
ACHTUNG  
Solange das Netzkabel an eine Netzsteckdose  
angeschlossen ist, bleibt das Gerät auch im ausgeschalteten  
Zustand mit dem Strommetz verbunden.  
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Table of Contents  
3-6-1  
Setting an Initial Value and Recording  
3-6-2  
3-6-3  
Synchronizing the Internal Timecode Generator  
Synchronizing the Internal Timecode Generator  
during Auto Editing...................................................30  
3-6-4  
Converting Timecode in 24- or 25-Frame Mode  
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9-2-3  
Menu Bank Operations (menu items B01 to  
10-1  
Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack  
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For the customers in the U.S.A. and Canada  
Note (Video set up amount)  
The video setup amount is set to 0% at the factory.  
If necessary, you can change the amount using  
setup menu item 713.  
For details on setup menu item 713, see page 74.  
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Overview  
1
Chapter  
BP-GL65/GL95 and BP-L60(A)/L90(A)/L60S/L80S  
(lithium-ion batteries) and BP-M50/M100 (nickel hydrate  
batteries). The unit can operate for about 80 minutes with a  
BP-GL95 battery pack mounted. To mount a battery pack,  
attach an optional BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor.  
1-1 Features  
The HDW-S280 is a digital portable videocassette recorder  
for the HDCAM format.  
The unit has the features described below.  
Built-in up-converter and down-converter  
The HDW-S280 has a built-in up-converter to convert SD  
format to the HD format and down-converter to convert  
HD format to the SD format. When an SD-format tape is  
played, the signal is converted to HD format and output.  
When an HD-format tape is played, the signal is converted  
to SD format and output.  
Rich variety of input and output signals  
The HD4:2:2 component video signal is input as an HD-  
SDI signal based on the SMPTE292M standards and is  
recorded in HDCAM format. The following input and  
output signals are supported:  
• HD-SDI (high-definition serial digital interface) video  
and four-channel audio input and output  
• SDI video and four-channel audio output  
• SD composite output  
If the system frequency is set to 24PsF or 23.98PsF, the  
down-converted signal is not output.  
Assemble editing  
By connecting two HDW-S280 units, you can perform  
assemble editing. For improved effect efficiency, various  
functions such as setting and modifying edit points,  
preview, and review, are available.  
• Two-channel analog audio input and output  
• Timecode input and output  
• Reference-signal input and loop-through output  
Compact size replaceable with a DNW-A28  
The HDW-S280 HDCAM format portable video recorder  
has the same size, weight, and power consumption as the  
DNW-A28 Betacam SX format portable video recorder,  
which enables you to replace a DNW-A28 with this unit.  
The unit accepts an S cassette.  
Both interlace and progressive recording/  
playback  
When using the HDCAM format, 59.94i, 50i , 29.97PsF,  
25PsF, 24PsF, and 23.98PsF mode recording and playback  
can be selected from a menu. When 59.94i or 29.97PsF is  
selected, a Betacam SX cassette recorded in NTSC or  
analog Betacam cassette can be played. When 50i or 25PsF  
is selected, a Betacam SX cassette recorded in PAL or  
analog Betacam cassette can be played. Characteristics of  
a Betacam SP cassette recorded in PAL in 50i or 25PsF  
mode are the same as those when a Betacam cassette is  
played.  
Playback compatibility with Betacam, Betacam  
SP, Betacam SX  
Besides recording and playback in HDCAM format, it can  
play tapes recorded in Betacam, Betacam SP, or Betacam  
SX formats, allowing you to make effective use of  
Betacam, Betacam SP, and Betacam SX cassettes recorded  
in the past.  
Control Panel  
The unit is equipped with an LCD monitor on the front  
panel, which enables you to view materials on the unit  
without using an external video monitor. The jog and  
shuttle functions using the search dial allow searching for  
a desired picture easily for effective cueing up and editing.  
AC and DC power  
The unit can be operated with a variety of power sources,  
such as DC power using a battery pack or an AC adaptor  
and an AC power source. Applicable battery packs are the  
Features  
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1-2 System Configurations  
HD SDI  
OUTPUT  
SDI OUT  
MW output system  
SP  
HD camera  
Analog cassette  
HD SDI  
Digital  
modulator  
OUTPUT  
Digital  
demodulator  
SX  
SDI OUT  
HDCAM  
RM-280  
Editing Controller  
Digital cassette  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
Analog  
Analog  
demodulator  
modulator  
COMPOSITE  
OUT  
HD SDI  
INPUT  
REMOTE  
- AC IN  
HDW-S280  
AC power source  
DC power source  
EJECT  
REMOTE 9P  
DC IN 12 V  
PB LEVEL  
MULTI CONTROL REMOTE  
1
3
DISPLAY  
MENU  
RESET  
PREROLL  
REMOTE 9P  
HD  
REC LEVEL  
CHARACTR  
ON  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
CTL/TC  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
INPUT  
CH1 IN  
CH2 IN  
OUT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
ANA  
–60  
–4  
+4  
1
1
3
BVE-series editor  
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
COND  
PUSH  
VIDEO  
CONTROL  
2
4
PITCH CTL JOG/SHUTTLE  
MONI  
MONI  
L
R
BANK  
D-STOP  
ROLL  
2
–30  
–30  
2
–40  
–40  
Memory Stick  
2
4
1
59.94i  
2
3
4
DOLBY NR  
P
R/P LEVEL CTL  
VAR  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
HKDV-900  
LEVEL  
TCG SET  
PRESET  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
00:00:00:00.  
HOME  
SHIFT  
REC INHI  
ON  
HKDV-900  
video control unit  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
PAUSE  
a)  
PHONES  
OFF  
PAGE  
KEY INHI  
ON  
HOME  
PHONES  
OFF  
STANDBY  
BKP-L551  
battery adaptor  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT/  
INPUT  
HD SDI  
OUTPUT/  
INPUT  
COMPOSITE  
OUT  
Microphone  
Headphones  
Sony BP-series  
battery  
SD video monitor  
HD SDI  
OUTPUT  
HDCAM  
REMOTE  
9P  
AUDIO  
MONITOR  
OUT  
HD video monitor  
Audio monitor  
HDW-2000-series  
a) If an HKDV-900 is connected, be sure to check that the version of the HKDV-900 is V2.00 or higher.  
System Configurations  
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1-3 Using the CD-ROM  
Manual  
The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the Operation  
Manual for the HDW-S280 in English, Japanese, French,  
and German in PDF format.  
1-3-1 Preparations  
The following program must be installed on your computer  
in order to read the operation manuals contained on the  
CD-ROM.  
• Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher  
Memo  
If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from  
the following URL:  
Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in  
the United States and/or other countries.  
1-3-2 Reading the CD-ROM Manual  
To read the operation manual contained on the CD-ROM,  
do the following.  
1
2
Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.  
A cover page appears automatically in your browser.  
If it does not appear automatically in the browser,  
double-click on the index.htm file on the CD-ROM.  
Select and click on the operation manual that you want  
to read.  
This opens the PDF file of the operation manual.  
Memo  
The files may not be displayed properly, depending on the  
version of Adobe Reader. In such a case, install the latest  
version you can download from the URL mentioned in “1-  
Note  
If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can  
purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony service  
representative.  
Using the CD-ROM Manual  
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Names and Functions of  
Parts  
2
Chapter  
2-1 Front Panel  
0 Cassette  
comportment  
HDW-S280  
EJECT  
qa EJECT button  
1 Power switch  
2 AC power indicator  
PB LEVEL  
MULTI CONTROL REMOTE  
DISPLAY  
3 PB LEVEL  
1
3
HD  
REC LEVEL  
CHARACTR  
ON  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
CTL/TC  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
adjustment knobs  
INPUT : ANA  
CH1 IN : –60  
CH2 IN : –4  
qs REMOTE button  
1
3
MENU  
RESET  
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
COND  
PUSH  
PITCH CTL JOG/SHUTTLE  
OUT  
MONI L :  
MONI R :  
:
+4  
1
2
2
4
4 REC LEVEL  
BANK 2  
D-STOP  
P ROLL  
–30  
–30  
–40  
–40  
2
4
adjustment knobs  
PREROLL  
DOLBY NR  
1
59.94i  
2
3
4
R/P LEVEL CTL  
VAR  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
LEVEL  
TCG SET  
5 R/P LEVEL CTL switch  
6 LEVEL adjustment knob  
PRESET  
00:00:00:00.  
HOME  
SHIFT  
REC INHI  
ON  
REW  
PLAY  
F FWD  
STOP  
REC  
PAUSE  
PHONES  
OFF  
PAGE  
7 PHONES jack  
KEY INHI  
ON  
HOME  
8 REC INHI switch  
OFF  
STANDBY  
and indicator  
9 KEY INHI switch  
Menu operation section  
Tape transport section  
a Power switch  
Turns the unit ON and OFF.  
d REC LEVEL adjustment knobs  
Adjust the audio recording level by channel for audio input  
to this unit when the R/P LEVEL CTL switch is set to  
VAR. Which channels can be adjusted is set with setup  
menu item 826.  
b AC power indicator  
Lights while the POWER switch on the rear panel is set to  
For details on setup menu item 826, see page 76.  
ON and AC power is supplied.  
The PB LEVEL adjustment knobs and REC LEVEL  
adjustment knobs can be used for controlling four-channel  
recording level or four-channel playback level if you set  
thie option with setup menu item 826. In this case, each  
knob controls channel indicated below.  
c PB LEVEL adjustment knobs  
Adjust the audio playback level by channel for channels 1  
to 4 when the R/P LEVEL CTL switch is set to VAR.  
Which channels can be adjusted is set with setup menu  
item 826.  
Adjustment knob  
Recording  
channel  
Playback  
channel  
For details on setup menu item 826, see page 76.  
REC LEVEL 1  
Channel 1  
Channel 3  
Front Panel  
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You can determine which tape transport buttons on the  
front panel are to be enabled when the REMOTE button is  
lit with setup menu item 006.  
Adjustment knob  
Recording  
channel  
Playback  
channel  
REC LEVEL 2  
PB LEVEL 1  
PB LEVEL 2  
Channel 2  
Channel 3  
Channel 4  
Channel 4  
Channel 1  
Channel 2  
For details on setup menu item 006, see page 63.  
2-1-1 Menu Operation Section  
e R/P LEVEL CTL switch  
VAR: Enables adjustment with the PB LEVEL adjustment  
knobs or REC LEVEL adjustment knobs while you  
view the audio level meter in E-E mode.  
PRESET: Presets to fixed levels. Levels cannot be  
adjusted with the PB LEVEL adjustment knobs or  
REC LEVEL adjustment knobs.  
3 MENU button  
4 DISPLAY  
button  
1 Function buttons  
5 RESET  
2 Display window  
button  
MULTI CONTROL  
DISPLAY  
MENU  
HD  
CHARACTR  
ON  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
CTL/TC  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
For Switching to E-E mode, see “ To monitor in E-E  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
INPUT : ANA  
CH1 IN : –60  
CH2 IN : –4  
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
COND  
PUSH  
PITCH CTL  
OUT  
MONI L :  
MONI R :  
:
+4  
1
2
RESET  
BANK 2  
D-STOP  
P ROLL  
–30  
–30  
–40  
–40  
DOLBY NR  
1
59.94i  
2
3
4
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
f LEVEL adjustment knob  
Adjusts the volume of the headphones connected to the  
PHONES jack.  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
TCG SET  
00:00:00:00.  
HOME  
SHIFT  
PAGE  
8 MULTI CONTROL knob  
g PHONES (headphones) jack  
HOME  
Connect headphones.  
7 PAGE/HOME button  
6 SHIFT button  
h REC INHI switch and indicator  
ON: Recording on the tape is inhibited, regardless of the  
state of the cassette’s erasure prevention plug. The  
REC INHI indicator lights.  
OFF: Recording on the tape is enabled when the cassette’s  
erasure prevention plug is set to the original position.  
a Function buttons  
Select and set menu items displayed in the display window.  
b Display window  
Displays menus, audio level meters, and data such as time  
data or meta-data. The DISPLAY button let you switch to  
the video monitor display.  
i KEY INHI switch  
When this switch is set to ON, the functions of the buttons  
selected with setup menu item 118 are inhibited.  
For details on setup menu item 118, see page 66.  
c MENU button  
j Cassette compartment  
Displays a setup menu item in the time data display area of  
the display window.  
Insert a cassette here.  
k EJECT button  
Press to eject the cassette. The cassette mark in the display  
window flashes while the cassette is being ejected.  
For details on the setup menu operations, see “9-2 Setup  
d DISPLAY button  
Switches the operation display to the video monitor display  
and vice versa.  
l REMOTE button  
Selects the operation mode of this unit.  
When the button is not lit, the unit is controlled from the  
front panel of this unit. Normally use this status.  
When the button has been pressed and is lit, this unit is  
controlled from the device connected to the REMOTE 9P  
connector. In this case, all VTR operations using this unit’s  
front panel are disabled except those of the STOP and  
EJECT buttons.  
e RESET button  
Resets the CTL data displayed in the display window or the  
initial value of the timecode generator.  
f SHIFT button  
Switches between functions for any button with two  
functions.  
When two HDW-S280 units are connected, press this  
button on the player VTR to make it lit.  
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g PAGE/HOME button  
d F FWD (fast forward) button  
Press this button to fast-forward a tape.  
When using a tape on which shot marks have been  
recorded, pressing this button together with the SHIFT  
button cues up the next shot mark position.  
Switches pages of the function menu. When you press this  
button together with the SHIFT button, the HOME page of  
the function menu is displayed.  
h MULTI CONTROL knob  
Sets value for the menu or timecode. When you press the  
knob, the units for adjustment become larger, and when  
you press it again, the unit return to the original value.  
e STANDBY indicator  
Lights while the tape drum is rotating with tension applied  
(standby on). It goes dark when the drum stops rotating and  
tension is released (standby off).  
To protect the tape, the unit normally changes to standby  
off mode when stop or pause mode continues for longer  
than eight minutes. If you operate a search dial or any of the  
tape transport buttons other than the PAUSE button while  
the unit is in standby off mode, the unit changes to standby  
on mode and enters the mode called by the button or dial  
that you pressed.  
2-1-2 Tape Transport Section  
9 PREROLL button  
0 Search dial and  
indicator  
By pressing the SHIFT button together with the STOP  
button, you can switch between standby on and standby off  
mode manually.  
Tape protection settings are made with setup menu items  
500s.  
qa JOG/SHUTTLE  
button  
JOG/SHUTTLE  
PREROLL  
For details on the setup menu items 500s, see page 69.  
REW  
PLAY  
F FWD  
STOP  
REC  
PAUSE  
f STOP button  
Press to stop playback or recording. When you stop  
playback, the monitor displays E-E or still picture  
playback, depending on the settings for PB/EE on the  
HOME page of the function menu.  
STANDBY  
8 PAUSE button  
7 REC button  
6 STOP button  
By pressing this button together with the SHIFT button,  
you can switch between standby on and standby off  
manually.  
5 STANDBY indicator  
4 F FWD button  
When setup menu item 105 is set to ON, this button flashes  
if the reference video signal specified by OUT REF on the  
P2 VIDEO page of the function menu or setup menu item  
309 is not being input.  
3 Servo indicator  
2 PLAY button  
1 REW button  
For details on setup menu item 105, see page 66 and for  
a REW (rewind) button  
Press this button to rewind the tape.  
For details on the settings for PB/EE and OUT REF of the  
When using a tape on which shot marks have been  
recorded, pressing this button together with the SHIFT  
button cues up the previous shot mark position.  
For more details on the reference video signal settings, see  
b PLAY button  
Press this button to start playback. Recording starts when  
you press this button together with the REC button. If you  
press this button only during recording, recording stops,  
and the unit enters playback mode.  
When a Betacam SX cassette is being played, pressing this  
button together with the SHIFT button displays the shot  
data on the video monitor. The shot data can be  
superimposed on the character information.  
g REC (record) button  
Press together with the PLAY button to start recording.  
When two HDW-S280 units are connected, this button  
allows you to perform sequential recording from one unit  
to the other.  
c Servo indicator  
Lights while the drum servo and capstan servo are locked.  
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To monitor in E-E mode  
For details on the setup menu item 001, see page 63, and  
for 401, see page 69.  
You can monitor input signals in E-E mode by pressing this  
button in stop mode. The button lights when pressed. To  
return to the original picture, press the STOP button. You  
can view E-E video during playback, search, fast forward,  
and rewind while pressing this button.  
j Search dial and indicator  
The outer ring is for shuttle playback, and the inner dial is  
for jog playback. Press the JOG/SHUTTLE button to make  
it lit and turn the ring or dial for playback in jog or shuttle  
mode. Turning the dial clockwise plays a tape in the  
forward direction (the G indicator lights). Turning the dial  
counterclockwise plays a tape in the reverse direction (the  
g indicator lights). When the tape stops, the s indicator  
lights.  
Setting for setup menu item 101 enables a direct search  
operation that enables the search dial operation without  
pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE button (direct jog/shuttle  
mode).  
Note  
When a Betacam, Betacam SP or Betacam SX tape is  
played, you cannot monitor E-E video.  
h PAUSE button  
Pauses an operation (when pressed during recording or  
playback). You can execute back space editing with use of  
this button.  
For details on back space editing, see “4-2 Back Space  
For details on setup menu item 101, see page 66.  
k JOG/SHUTTEL button  
i PREROLL button  
Press to enter search mode. Each time you press this  
button, jog and shuttle mode are toggled, and the selected  
mode is indicated in the display window.  
Cues up the preroll point. You can set the preroll time and  
the status after prerolling with setup menu items 001 and  
401.  
2-1-3 Display Window  
Operation display  
1 Menu area  
2 Audio level meters  
3 Audio data  
HD  
CHARACTR  
ON  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
CTL/TC  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
INPUT : ANA  
CH1 IN : –60  
CH2 IN : –4  
OUT : +4  
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
4 Condition area  
COND  
MONI L :  
MONI R :  
1
2
BANK 2  
D-STOP  
P ROLL  
–30  
–30  
–40  
–40  
DOLBY NR  
1
2
3
4
5 Format area  
59.94i  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
6 Timecode setup area  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
TCG SET  
7 Time data display area  
00:00:00:00.  
HOME  
a Menu area  
Normally displays the function menu. When you press the  
MENU button, the functions of the function buttons used  
in setup menu operations are indicated. Depending on the  
function of the button, a white bar lights or flashes below  
the function name to indicate the current status.  
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Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories  
Licensing Corporation.  
b Audio level meter  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories  
Licensing Corporation.  
d Condition area  
A DATA/EMPH indicator  
B Audio level meters  
C Channel indicators  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
HD  
A Format display  
–30  
–30  
–40  
–40  
COND  
B Channel condition display  
1
2
3
4
C DC operation and remaining battery power  
display  
D Menu bank display  
E Stop code display  
BANK 2  
D-STOP  
P ROLL  
D Headroom indicator  
F Jog/shuttle display  
A DATA/EMPH indicator  
DATA: Lights if an audio signal is recognized as a data  
signal in record, E-E or play mode.  
A Format display  
EMPH: Lights if EMPHASIS on the P3 AUDIO page of  
the function menu is set to ON.  
Displays the format of the cassette in use.  
If you start recording on a Betacam SX, Betacam SP, or  
Betacam cassette, the cassette mark flashes. When a  
cassette is being ejected, the cassette mark also flashes.  
B Audio level meters  
Display the recording and playback audio levels of the four  
audio channels (CH-1 to CH-4).  
B Channel condition display  
Displays the playback condition on a scale of three levels.  
C Channel indicators  
Display the audio channels. The channels selected with  
setup menu item 826 are shown in green to indicate that  
they are adjustable.  
C DC operation and remaining battery power display  
Lights while the unit is operating on DC power.  
When the unit is operated with a battery pack, a slash is  
displayed and flashes when the battery power is nearly  
exhausted.  
For details on setup menu item 826, see page 76.  
D Headroom indicator  
Displays the headroom for the audio circuit set with  
D Menu bank display  
Shows the menu bank number that has the same menu data  
maintenance menu item M370.  
as currently being used.  
For details on the maintenance menu item M370 refer to  
the maintenance manual.  
E Stop code display  
Lights when a stop code can be detected. When the stop  
code is detected, the display flashes. When you cue up the  
shot mark, the type of the cued-up shot mark appears.  
c Audio data  
Displays the audio data.  
INPUT: Input signal selected with AUDIO IN on the P3  
AUDIO page of the function menu.  
CH1 IN: Input audio level for channel 1 set with the setup  
menu item 834.  
CH2 IN: Input audio level for channel 2 set with the setup  
menu item 834.  
F Jog/shuttle display  
JOG: Lights in jog mode or when jog mode is selected  
when the JOG/SHUTTLE button is pressed.  
SHTL: Lights in shuttle mode or when shuttle mode is  
selected when the JOG/SHUTTLE button is pressed.  
P ROLL: Lights during prerolling.  
OUT: Output audio level set with the setup menu item 812.  
MONI L: Monitor output for left channel set with  
MONITR L on the P3 AUDIO page of the function  
menu.  
MONI R: Monitor output for right channel set with  
MONITR R on the P3 AUDIO page of the function  
menu.  
DOLBY NR: Lights when DOLBY NR on the P3 AUDIO  
page of the function menu is set to ON and when an  
oxide tape is used.  
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e Format area  
f Timecode setup area  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
59.94i  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
G Remaining  
E RECORDER/  
tape length  
PLAYER display  
F REC RUN/FREE  
RUN indication  
D CONFI display  
E Timecode generation mode  
C ASMBL display  
B SDI input display  
A System frequency  
D Reference timecode  
C Timecode type  
B Drop frame display  
A Time data type  
A System frequency  
Displays the system frequency for recording selected with  
setup menu item 013.  
A Time data type  
Displays the type of time data displayed in the time data  
display area.  
For details on setup menu item 013, see page 64.  
B Drop frame display  
DF appears when a tape recorded in drop frame mode is  
played.  
B SDI input display  
Lights when VIDEO IN on the P2 VIDEO page of the  
function menu is set to SDI and an SDI signal is being  
input. If an SDI signal is not input, it flashes.  
C Timecode type  
When VITC is read during playback, VITC is displayed.  
When LTC is read, LTC is displayed. During recording,  
the type of timecode being recorded appears. In E-E mode,  
if the timecode to be recorded can be read, it is displayed.  
C ASMBL display  
Lights when ASSEMBLE on the HOME page of the  
function menu is set to ON.  
D CONFI display  
D Reference timecode  
Displays the setting for TCG on the P4 TC page of the  
function menu (INT, EXT or SDI).  
Lights when CONFI on the HOME page of the function  
menu is set to ENABLE. During confidential playback,  
CONFI ON is lit.  
E Timecode generation mode  
Displays the setting for PRST/RGN on the P4 TC page of  
the function menu (PRESET, LTC, or VITC).  
E RECORDER/PLAYER display  
Lights according to the settings of R/P on the P5 EDIT  
page of the function menu. PARA RUN appears in PARA  
RUN operations, and two VTRs are controlled  
simultaneously.  
If setup menu item 214 is set to SDI and the REMOTE  
button is lit, SDI RMT appears. It flashes if an HD-SDI  
signal is not input, and is continuously displayed if a VTR  
control signal of the HD-SDI signal is recognized.  
During sequential recording, SEQ RC appears.  
F REC RUN/FREE RUN indication  
Displays the setting for RUN on the P4 TC page of the  
function menu (FREE or REC).  
G Remaining tape length  
Displays the amount of tape remaining in meters.  
For details on the settings of the function menu, see “3-7  
For details on the settings of the function menu, see “3-7  
g Time data display area  
For details on the setting for PARA RUN, see setup menu  
item 201 on page 67.  
Displays the time data. During setup menu operations, time  
data appears in the upper half, and the menu item appears  
in the lower half.  
For details on setup menu item 214, see page 68.  
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Picture frame in playback  
The frame when an SD cassette is played can be selected  
with setup menu item 950.  
Video monitor display  
0
–10  
–20  
EDGE-CROP:  
–30  
–40  
1
2
DC-SQ  
LETTER BOX:  
SQUEEZE:  
TCR. 00:45. 39. 18*  
JOG STILL  
C Superimposed data  
B Up-converter, down-converter display  
A Audio level meter  
For details on the settings of LEVEL MT and CHARACTR  
of the function menu, see “3-7 Basic Operations of the  
When you press the DISPLAY button, the display window  
changes to the video monitor display.  
For details on setup menu item 950, see page 78.  
A Audio level meter  
LEVEL MT on the P3 AUDIO page of the function menu  
decides whether the meter is to be displayed and on which  
side, left or right, it is displayed in the display window.  
B Up-converter, down-converter display  
If setup menu item 140 is set to ON, up-convert or down-  
convert mode appears.  
DC-EC: Edge-crop mode of the down-convert mode  
DC-LB: Letter box mode of the down-convert mode  
DC-SQ: Squeeze mode of the down-convert mode  
UC-EC: Edge-crop mode of the up-convert mode  
UC-LB: Letter box mode of the up-convert mode  
UC-SQ: Squeeze mode of the up-convert mode  
For details on setup menu item 140, see page 67.  
C Superimposed data  
Appears when CHARACTR on the HOME page of the  
function menu is set to ON.  
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2-2 Rear Panel  
3 REMOTE connector  
4 DC IN 12V connector  
1 POWER switch  
2 -AC IN  
connector  
DC IN 12V  
POWER  
- AC IN  
REMOTE  
ON  
OFF  
5 TIME CODE connectors  
6 VIDEO CONTROL connector  
qh COMPOSITE OUT  
VIDEO CONTROL  
REF. INPUT  
SDI OUT  
2
COMPOSITE OUT  
(SUPER)  
connectors  
1
1
qg SDI OUT  
7 Memory Stick slot  
(SUPER)  
connectors  
INPUT  
MONI  
HD SDI  
OUTPUT  
2
TIME CODE  
IN  
1
IN  
IOUT  
qf HD SDI INPUT  
8 REF. INPUT connectors  
REMOTE 9P  
connectors  
9 REMOTE 9P connector  
(SUPER)  
qd HD SDI OUTPUT  
AUDIO INPUT  
AUDIO OUTPUT  
2
AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT  
L
connectors  
1
2
1
R
0 AUDIO MONITOR  
OUTPUT connectors  
qs AUDIO INPUT  
connectors  
qa AUDIO OUTPUT  
connectors  
a POWER switch  
Turns the AC power supply ON/OFF.  
During recording: The timecode generated by the  
internal timecode generator or the timecode input via  
the TIME CODE IN connector.  
f VIDEO CONTROL connector (D-SUB 9-pin)  
Connect an HKDV-900 video control unit.  
b -AC IN connector  
Connect to an AC power source using an AC power cord.  
g Memory Stick slot  
Insert a Memory Stick.  
c REMOTE connector (4-pin)  
Supplies power to the BVR-3 Remote Control Unit or RM-  
280 Editing Controller.  
h REF. INPUT (reference video signal input)  
connectors (BNC type)  
d DC IN 12V connector (XLR 4-pin, male)  
Connect to a DC power source of 12V.  
When using the BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor to mount a  
battery pack, connect the power cable of the BKP-L551.  
Input a reference video signal, a three-valued (positive and  
negative) sync signal, a video signal with color burst  
(VBS), or a black-and-white video signal (VS). When the  
signal is bridged, termination is automatically set to OFF.  
Note  
Be sure to use the unit for frame synchronization only, not  
for color subcarrier synchronization.  
e TIME CODE connectors (BNC type)  
IN: To record a timecode from an external device, input the  
timecode from the external device.  
OUT: Outputs the following types of timecode, depending  
on the VTR’s operating status.  
i REMOTE 9P connector (D-SUB 9-pin)  
When editing using two HDW-S280 units, connect a 9-pin  
remote control cable (not supplied) to this connector of  
During playback: The playback timecode  
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each unit. For editing using this unit and an HDCAM VTR,  
connect the external equipment.  
For details on CHARACTR setting, see “3-7 Basic  
j AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT connectors (XLR  
3-pin, male)  
Output the audio signals of the channels selected with the  
MONITR L and MONITR R on the P3 AUDIO page of the  
function menu.  
p COMPOSITE OUT (analog composite video  
output) connectors (BNC type)  
Output analog composite video signals. You can  
superimpose timecodes, menu settings, or error messages  
on the output of the 2 (SUPER) connector when  
CHARACTR on the HOME page of the function menu is  
set to ON.  
For details on the MONITR L and MONITR R settings, see  
For details on the CHARACTR setting, see “3-7 Basic  
k AUDIO OUTPUT connectors (XLR 3-pin, male)  
Output the analog audio signals of the channels selected  
with setup menu item 824.  
For details on setup menu item 824, see page 76.  
l AUDIO INPUT connectors (XLR 3-pin, female)  
Input the analog audio signals.  
m HD SDI (high-definition serial digital interface)  
OUTPUT connectors (BNC type)  
Output the HD-SDI format video/audio signal. When  
editing with two HDW-S280 units, connect a cable  
between these connectors on the player VTR and the HD  
SDI INPUT connectors on the recorder VTR.  
You can superimpose timecodes, menu settings, error  
messages, or other information on the output of these  
connectors with the setting for CHARACTR on the HOME  
page of the function menu or with the setting for setup  
menu item 028. You can always disable to superimpose the  
data independent of the setting for CHARACTR with the  
setting for setup menu item 028.  
For details on CHARACTR setting, see “3-7 Basic  
For details on the setup menu item 028, see page 64.  
n HD SDI (high-definition serial digital interface)  
INPUT connectors (BNC type)  
Input the HD-SDI format video/audio signal. When editing  
with two HDW-S280 units, connect a cable between these  
connectors on the recorder VTR and the HD SDI OUTPUT  
connectors on the player VTR.  
o SDI OUT (serial digital interface output)  
connectors (BNC type)  
Output a D-1 format video/audio signal. The same signals  
are output from the left and right connectors. You can  
superimpose timecode, menu settings, or error messages  
on the output of the 2(SUPER) connector when  
CHARACTR on the HOME page of the function menu is  
set to ON.  
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Preparations  
3
Chapter  
DC power supply  
Connect the DC IN 12V connector to a DC power source.  
To supply DC power to the unit, set the power switch on  
the front panel to ? (ON) and the POWER switch on the  
rear panel to OFF. If the POWER switch on the rear panel  
is set to ON, AC power is supplied.  
3-1 Preparing Power  
Sources  
This unit can be powered by AC power, DC power, or a  
battery pack.  
Battery power supply  
The BP-GL95 lithium-ion battery pack provides up to 80  
minutes of continuous recording time, and the BP-L80S  
provides up to 55 minutes.  
Note  
If you load or remove a battery pack incorrectly, it may fall  
and cause bodily injury. Follow the procedures described  
below to load or remove them.  
For details on charging battery packs, refer to the  
operation manual for the battery charger.  
3-1-1 Supplying Power  
Applicable battery packs  
For safety, use only the Sony battery packs listed below.  
To use battery pack, a BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor and a  
BC-L100 Battery Charger are also required.  
• BP-L60(A)/L90(A)  
• BP-L60S/L80S  
• BP-GL65/GL95  
This unit has two power switches, one on the front panel  
and another on the rear panel. The power switch on the  
front panel is to turn DC power ON/OFF, and the POWER  
switch on the rear panel is to turn AC power ON/OFF.  
Power is supplied to the unit in combination of these two  
switches as shown below. When AC power is switched on,  
the AC power indicator lights on the front panel. When  
DC power is switched on, a battery mark appears in the  
display window on the front panel.  
• BP-M50/M100  
Notes about battery usage  
• Before using the batteries, be sure to charge them fully  
with the special battery charger. Refer to the operating  
instructions for your battery charger for more  
information about how to charge the batteries.  
• Batteries may not be completely charged if you charge  
them immediately after use when they are still warm.  
You should wait until the batteries cool before charging  
them.  
Power switch on the front panel  
? (ON)  
1 (OFF)  
POWER ON  
switch  
AC power supply  
AC indicator lit  
No power supply  
AC indicator lit  
on the  
OFF DC power supply  
No power supply  
rear  
AC indicator not lit AC indicator not lit  
panel  
AC power supply  
Connect the AC IN connector to an AC power source  
using the specified AC power cord. To supply AC power  
to the unit, set the power switch on the front panel to ?  
(ON) and the POWER switch on the rear panel to ON.  
Preparing Power Sources  
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3-1-2 Using the Battery Pack  
Attaching and removing of the BP-GL65/GL95 Battery  
Pack is described below.  
The BP-L60(A)/L90(A), BP-L60S/L80S, and BP-M50/  
M100 can also be attached and removed in the same way.  
Attaching a battery pack  
Attach the BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor to the side panel of  
this unit and attach the battery pack in it.  
BP-GL65/GL95  
For details on attaching the BKP-L551, refer to the  
installation manual for the BKP-L551.  
4
Slide the BP-GL65/GL95 as shown below so that the  
connectors on the BP-GL65/GL95 and the BKP-L551  
are connected.  
1
Remove the two screws on the side panel.  
Screws  
5
Connect the DC cable of the BKP-L551 to the DC IN  
12V connector.  
2
Attach the BKP-L551 to the side panel.  
Removing the battery pack  
With the lever pushed in, slide the BP-GL65/GL95 out as  
shown below.  
BKP-L551  
3
Align the grooves on the BP-GL65/GL95 with the  
projections on the BKP-L551.  
Lever  
Preparing Power Sources  
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3-2 Using a Stand  
Placing the unit using a stand  
1
Remove the stand from the clamps and turn it, as  
indicated by the arrow.  
Stand  
Clamps  
2
Push the stand in, as indicated by the arrow.  
Be sure to push it to the end.  
Replacing the stand  
Pull the stand out, turn it in the opposite direction of that in  
step 1 above, and secure it with the clamps.  
Note  
Never hold the unit with the stand.  
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3-3 Connections  
For editing using two HDW-S280 units, connect them as  
shown below.  
Recorder VTR  
Player VTR  
9-pin remote control cable (not supplied)  
Reference video signal  
REF  
-AC IN  
INPUT  
REMOTE 9P  
-
AC IN  
REMOTE 9P  
DC IN 12V  
DC IN 12V  
POWER  
POWER  
- AC IN  
- AC IN  
REMOTE  
REMOTE  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
SDI OUT  
2
COMPOSITE OUT  
SDI OUT  
2
COMPOSITE OUT  
VIDEO CONTROL  
REF. INPUT  
VIDEO CONTROL  
REF. INPUT  
1
1
2
1
1
2
(SUPER)  
(SUPER)  
(SUPER)  
(SUPER)  
INPUT  
MONI  
HD SDI  
1
OUTPUT  
2
TIME CODE  
INPUT  
MONI  
HD SDI  
1
OUTPUT  
2
TIME CODE  
IN IOUT  
IN  
IN  
IOUT  
IN  
REMOTE 9P  
REMOTE 9P  
(SUPER)  
(SUPER)  
AUDIO INPUT  
AUDIO OUTPUT  
2
AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT  
L
AUDIO INPUT  
AUDIO OUTPUT  
2
AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT  
L
1
2
1
R
1
2
1
R
HD SDI  
OUTPUT  
HD SDI  
INPUT  
REF INPUT  
REF INPUT  
75 Ω coaxial cable with BNC connectors (not supplied)  
75 Ω coaxial cable with BNC connectors (not supplied)  
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3-4 Handling Cassettes  
3-4-1 Usable Cassettes  
For recording and playback, you can use an HDCAM S  
cassette such as a BCT-6HD/12HD/22HD/32HD/40HD.  
You can use the following cassette, for playback only:  
• Betacam SX cassette  
Ejecting the cassette  
• Betacam SP cassette (metal tape)  
• Betacam cassette (oxide tape)  
1
With the unit powered on, press the EJECT button.  
A part of the cassette comes out from the unit.  
3-4-2 Loading/Ejecting Cassettes  
2
Take out the cassette.  
Loading a cassette  
3-4-3 Preventing Accidental  
Erasures  
1
To make it impossible to accidentally erase or record over  
the contents of a cassette, press in the erasure prevention  
plug. Return the plug to its original position when you wish  
to record on the cassette again.  
2
Cassette  
Cassette  
1
2
Supply the power.  
Load a cassette in the direction shown in the figure  
above after checking the following points.  
Erasure prevention plug  
• That ERROR-10 is not displayed in the display  
window.  
• That there is no slack in the tape.  
If ERROR-10 appears in the display window  
This means that there is condensation inside the unit.  
For the steps to take in such a case, see “10-5 Moisture  
If there is slack in the tape  
Take up the slack by rotating the reels in the directions  
indicated by the arrows in the figure, keeping one reel fixed  
by pressing it with your finger as you rotate the other reel.  
The reels stop rotating when there is no more slack.  
Handling Cassettes  
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OUTREF Item 309 Item 334 Operation  
Reference  
signal  
3-5 Setting Reference  
Video Signals  
setting  
setting setting  
mode  
--  
EXT  
NORMAL EE  
REF  
PB  
ASSEMBLE  
REC  
This section explains how reference video signals for  
synchronization of video output and servo lock are selected  
according to settings made with this unit.  
INPUT  
EE  
IPUT  
REF  
PB  
Reference video signal for video output  
Output video signals are synchronized with the signal  
generated by the internal reference video signal generator.  
The internal reference video signal generator can be  
synchronized with an external reference video signal or  
with an input video signal (HD SDI input).  
ASSEMBLE  
REC  
REF  
AUTO1 NORMAL EE  
PB  
ASSEMBLE  
REC  
INPUT  
REF  
Reference video signal for servo lock  
Servo is locked with an external reference video signal, an  
input video signal (HD SDI input), or the signal generated  
by the internal reference video signal generator.  
INPUT  
EE  
PB  
ASSEMBLE  
REC  
As shown in the following table, a signal for  
INPUT  
synchronization of the internal reference video signal  
generator and a reference video signal for servo lock are  
selected according to the setting for setup menu items 309  
and 334, the setting for OUT REF on the P2 VIDEO page  
of the function menu, and the operating mode of the unit.  
INPUT  
REF  
--  
EE  
PB  
ASSEMBLE  
REC  
For details on setup menu item 309, see page 68, and for  
item 334, see page 68.  
AUTO2 NORMAL EE  
PB  
REF  
ASSEMBLE INPUT  
For details on the OUT REF settings, see “3-7 Basic  
REC  
EE  
INPUT  
PB  
REF  
ASSEMBLE INPUT  
REC  
INPUT  
--  
EE  
PB  
ASSEMBLE  
REC  
EE: E-E mode  
PB: Playback (Normal playback, jog mode, shuttle mode, stop mode)  
ASSEMBLE: Assemble edit mode (ASSEMBLE on the HOME page of the  
function menu is set to ON.)  
REC: Recording  
If the signal selected on the menu is not  
being input  
The servo reference video signal and internal reference  
signal generator synchronize as follows.  
When INPUT is selected for the sync signal  
If a video signal is not being input, the servo reference  
video signal and internal reference signal generator  
synchronize with an external reference video signal.  
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When REF is selected for the sync signal  
If an external reference video signal is not being input, the  
unit does not synchronize with an external sync signal. The  
servo reference signal synchronizes with the output of the  
reference video signal generator.  
3-6 Setting Timecode  
There are three ways to record timecodes. You can select  
the recording method with TCG (INT/EXT/SDI) and  
PRST/RGN (PRESET/LTC/VITC) on the P4 TC page of  
the function menu.  
Recording method  
TCG  
setting  
PRST/  
RGN  
setting  
Record the output of the internal  
timecode generator with the initial  
value set.  
INT  
PRESET  
Record the output of the internal  
EXT or  
LTC or  
VITC  
timecode generator synchronized SDI  
with the external timecode  
generator.  
Record the output of the internal  
timecode generator synchronized  
with the playback timecode.  
(During editing, this method is  
always used.)  
INT  
LTC or  
VITC  
Settings for RUN (REC/FREE) and DF (DF/NDF) on the  
P4 TC page of the function menu are required in addition  
to the settings for TCG and PRST/RGN.  
For details on settings on the function menu, see “3-7  
3-6-1 Setting an Initial Value and  
Recording Timecode  
For setting the timecode, set TCG on the P4 TC page of the  
function menu to INT and PRST/RGN to PRESET.  
HDW-S280  
EJECT  
PB LEVEL  
MULTI CONTROL REMOTE  
1
3
DISPLAY  
MENU  
RESET  
PREROLL  
HD  
REC LEVEL  
CHARACTR  
ON  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
CTL/TC  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
INPUT  
CH1 IN  
CH2 IN  
OUT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
ANA  
–60  
–4  
+4  
1
1
3
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
COND  
PUSH  
2
4
PITCH CTL JOG/SHUTTLE  
MONI  
MONI  
L
R
BANK  
D-STOP  
ROLL  
2
–30  
–30  
2
–40  
–40  
2
4
1
59.94i  
2
3
4
DOLBY NR  
P
R/P LEVEL CTL  
VAR  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
LEVEL  
TCG SET  
PRESET  
00:00:00:00.  
HOME  
SHIFT  
REC INHI  
ON  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
PAUSE  
PHONES  
OFF  
PAGE  
KEY INHI  
ON  
HOME  
OFF  
STANDBY  
Time data display area  
Function menu  
Function buttons  
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Setting an initial timecode value  
Setting user bits  
Proceed as follows:  
You can record up to 8 hexadecimal digits of information  
(date, time, event number, etc.) on the timecode track.  
Select UB by pressing the CTL/TC function button in step  
1 of “Setting an initial timecode value” and Carry out steps  
2 to 5. Settings are made in hexadecimal (0-9, A-F).  
You can record ID codes in user bits.  
1
2
Press the CTL/TC function button on the HOME page  
of the function menu, and select TC.  
Press the TCG SET function button.  
The first digit of the time data in the time data display  
area starts flashing.  
For details, see setup menu items 603 and 604 on page 70.  
3-6-2 Synchronizing the Internal  
Timecode Generator with an  
External Signal  
K
k
Use this method to synchronize multiple VTRs with an  
external timecode generator, and when you wish to record  
the playback timecode signals of an external VTR without  
deterioration in the signal waveform.  
You can synchronize the internal timecode generator with  
either of the following kinds of external timecode.  
• The output of an external timecode generator or the  
timecode output (LTC) of an external VTR  
SET  
EXIT  
00:27:01:24  
00:26:58:02  
TCG SET  
Flashing  
• The timecode (LTC or VITC) in an input video signal  
3
4
5
Press the T or t function button to select a digit to  
Proceed as follows:  
be set.  
1
To synchronize with external timecode output  
(LTC):  
The selected digit starts flashing.  
Connect a cable between the output of an external  
timecode generator or the timecode output of an  
external VTR to the TIME CODE IN connector.  
Press the – or + function button to set the value for the  
selected digit.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set all digits that should be set.  
To synchronize with the timecode (LTC or VITC)  
of an input video signal:  
Set VIDEO IN on the P2 VIDEO page of the function  
Press the SET function button.  
If RUN on the P4 TC page is set to FREE, the timecode  
starts running.  
menu to SDI.  
2
Set the followings of the function menu:  
To cancel a setting  
Press the EXIT function button. Any new settings to that  
point are canceled, and the setting operation is terminated.  
TCG on the P4 TC page: EXT or SDI  
PRST/RGN on the P4 TC page: LTC or VITC  
Setting the timecode to the current time  
The internal timecode generator begins to run in  
synchronization with the external signal. Once external  
synchronization is achieved, the internal timecode  
generator continues to run even if you disconnect the  
external timecode generator.  
1
2
Set RUN on the P4 TC page to FREE and DF to DF (in  
59.94i mode only).  
Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Setting an initial timecode  
value” to set the timecode to a time slightly ahead of  
the current time.  
3
Press the SET function button at the instant when the  
current time matches the displayed timecode.  
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3-6-3 Synchronizing the Internal  
Timecode Generator with a Playback  
Timecode – Timecode Recording  
during Auto Editing  
Set the following on the function menu:  
TCG on the P4 TC page: INT  
PRST/RGN on the P4 TC page: LTC or VITC  
In automatic editing, timecodes are recorded by using the  
output of the internal timecode generator, which has been  
synchronized during preroll with playback timecode read  
from the tape. For this reason, regardless of the actual  
settings of TCG and PRST/RGN on the P4 TC page, the  
unit operates as if then were set to INT and LTC or VITC.  
If you do not wish to have TCG and PRST/RGN settings  
fixed during automatic editing, you can set then with setup  
menu item 610.  
For details on setup menu item 610, see page 71.  
If you set TCG on the P4 TC page to EXT or SDI and  
PRST/RGN to PRESET, PRST/RGN is forced to function  
as LTC.  
3-6-4 Converting Timecode in 24- or  
25-Frame Mode Playback (TC CONV)  
When a tape recorded in 24-frame mode is played back in  
25-frame mode (off-speed playback), the timecodes for 24-  
frame mode can be converted to those for 25-frame mode.  
It is also possible to have the timecodes recorded in 25-  
frame mode converted to those for 24-frame mode during  
playback. To have the timecodes converted, set setup item  
menut 620 to ON.  
For details on setup menu item 620, see page 71.  
Note  
While the timecodes are being converted, the timecode  
generator generates timecodes based on the frame  
frequency recorded on the tape, which makes a difference  
in the timecodes generated in FREE RUN of about 4%.  
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3-7 Basic Operations of the Function Menu  
The function menu is composed of eight pages: the HOME  
page and P1 to P7 pages. The content of the HOME page  
and P1 to P6 pages is as shown below. The P7 page can be  
set with the setup menu as desired.  
For details on settings on the P7 page, refer to the  
maintenance manual.  
3-7-1 Configuration of the Function Menu  
HOME  
P1 PROCS  
VID.PROC  
P2 VIDEO  
VIDEO IN  
SDI/SG  
P3 AUDIO  
P4 TC  
P5 EDIT  
P6 OTHER  
F1  
F2  
CHARACTR  
ON/OFF  
AUDIO IN  
TCG  
R/P  
UMID  
LOCAL/MENU  
ANALOG/  
SDI/SG  
INT/EXT/  
SDI  
RECORDER/  
PLAYER  
PB/EE  
PB/EE  
VIDEO  
OUT REF  
MONITR L  
PRST/RGN  
IN  
STOPCODE  
PRESET/XXXX  
REF/INPUT  
CH1/CH2/CH3/  
CH4/CUE  
PRESET/LTC/  
VITC  
Not displayed/  
Lit/Flashing  
a)  
F3  
F4  
CONFI  
CHROMA  
- -  
MONITR R  
RUN  
DELETE  
- -  
- -  
ENABLE/  
DISABLE  
PRESET/XXXX  
CH1/CH2/CH3/  
CH4/CUE  
FREE/REC  
Not displayed/  
Lit/Flashing  
a)  
CTL/TC  
HUE/CHRM PHS - -  
PRESET/XXXX  
LEVEL MT  
DF  
OUT  
TC/UB/CTL  
LEFT/RIGHT/  
LEFT(4)/  
RIGHT(4)/OFF  
DF/NDF  
Not displayed/  
Lit/Flashing  
a)  
F5  
F6  
ASSEMBLE  
ON/OFF  
SETUP/BLACK  
PRESET/XXXX  
SYNC  
EMPHASIS  
- -  
PREVIEW/  
REVIEW  
- -  
- -  
0
ON/OFF  
Not displayed/  
PREVIEW/  
a)  
REVIEW  
TCG SET  
Y/C DELY  
SC  
0
DOLBY NR  
ON/OFF  
TCR  
AUTOEDIT  
PRESET/XXXX  
LTC/AUTO/VITC Not displayed/  
a)  
Lit/Flashing  
a) An indicator appears according to the status of the unit, and lights or  
flashes.  
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Item  
Setting  
3-7-2 Function Menu Item List  
Submenu  
T/t  
–/+  
Selects the digit to set data.  
Sets the value.  
HOME page  
SET  
Stores the set timecode.  
Item  
Setting  
EXIT  
Terminates the operation, abandoning  
any settings not registered.  
CHARACTR  
Specifies whether or not to superimpose  
timecodes, menu settings, error  
messages, and so on over the video  
signals output to the HD SDI OUTPUT  
(SUPER) connectors, SDI OUT 2  
(SUPER) connector, and COMPOSITE  
OUT 2 (SUPER) connector.  
a) The selection of LTC and VITC depends on the setting for TCR on the P4  
TC page.  
b) Not displayed when TCG is not set to INT and PRST/RGN is not set to  
PRESET on the P4 TC page.  
ON: Superimpose.  
OFF: Do not superimpose.  
P1 PROCS page  
PB/EE  
CONFI  
Selects the video and audio signals  
output during fast forward, rewind, stop,  
and standby.  
PB: Playback signals  
EE: E-E mode signals  
Item  
Setting  
VID.PROC Selects the control method for the internal  
digital video processor.  
LOCAL: Change the settings of the internal  
digital video processor by using the  
function menu.  
MENU: Change the settings of the internal  
digital video processor, using the setup  
menu.  
Selects whether or not to use the  
confidential playback function when  
recording.  
ENABLE: Use the confidential playback  
function.  
DISABLE: Do not use the confidential  
playback function.  
Note  
When controlling the unit with the HKDV-900,  
set to MENU.  
CTL/TC  
Selects the time data to display in time  
data display area.  
VIDEO  
CHROMA  
HUE/  
Sets the HD/SD video signal output level (−∞  
to +3 dB).  
PRESET: Regardless of manually set values,  
the video signal is set to the standard  
level.  
Manual setting: With the displayed setting  
flashing, you can adjust the video signal  
output level by rotating the MULTI  
CONTROL knob.  
TC:Playback timecode read by the internal  
timecode reader or recording timecode.  
The LTC or VITC time data type  
a)  
indicator is lit.  
UB:User bits data of playback timecodes or  
recording timecode. The LUB or VIUB  
time data type indicator lights,  
depending on whether the timecode is  
a)  
LTC or VITC.  
Sets the HD/SD chroma signal output level  
(−∞ to +3 dB).  
PRESET: Regardless of manually set values,  
the chroma signal is set to the standard  
level.  
Manual setting: With the displayed setting  
flashing, you can adjust the chroma signal  
output level by rotating the MULTI  
CONTROL knob.  
CTL:The running time of the tape being  
played back or recorded, as calculated  
from a count of CTL signals recorded  
on the tape. The time is displayed in  
Hours:Minutes:Seconds:Frames  
format.  
ASSEMBLE  
TCG SET  
Sets assemble edit mode.  
ON: The assemble edit mode is set, and  
ASMBL appears in the display  
window.  
OFF: The assemble edit mode is  
canceled.  
Sets the color phase of the HD/SD output  
CHRM PHS signal.  
PRESET: Regardless of manually set values,  
the color phase is set to the standard  
value.  
Manual setting: With the displayed setting  
flashing, you can adjust the value across  
the range 30° by rotating the MULTI  
CONTROL knob.  
When CTL/TC is set to TC, a screen for  
setting the initial value of the timecode  
generated by the internal timecode  
b)  
generator appears.  
When CTL/TC is set to UB, a screen for  
setting the user bit of the timecode  
b)  
appears.  
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P3 AUDIO page  
Item  
Setting  
SETUP/  
BLACK  
Sets the setup level (59.94i mode) or black  
level (50i mode) of the HD/SD output signal.  
PRESET: Regardless of manually set values,  
the level is set to the standard value.  
Manual setting: With the displayed setting  
flashing, you can adjust the setup level  
across the range 30 IRE (59.94i mode)  
or adjust the black level across the range  
210 mV (50i mode) by rotating the  
Item  
Setting  
AUDIO IN  
Selects an audio input signal. The selected  
signal is shown at INPUT in the audio data  
area.  
ANALOG: Analog audio signal  
SDI: SDI signal  
SG: SG signal  
MONITR L Selects an output signal from the AUDIO  
MONITOR OUTPUT L connector (CH1/CH2/  
CH3/CH4/CUE). The selected signal is  
MULTI CONTROL knob.  
Y/C DELY  
Sets the Y/C delay during playback of an  
analog Betacam cassette.  
shown at MONI L in the audio data area.  
PRESET: Regardless of manually set values,  
the Y/C delay is set to the standard value.  
Manual setting: With the displayed setting  
flashing, you can adjust the Y/C delay  
across the range 100 ns by rotating the  
MULTI CONTROL knob.  
MONITR R Selects an output signal from the AUDIO  
MONITOR OUTPUT R connector (CH1/CH2/  
CH3/CH4/CUE). The selected signal is  
shown at MONI R in the audio data area.  
LEVEL MT Sets the audio level meter displayed on the  
video monitor display.  
LEFT: Display the audio level meter on the  
P2 VIDEO page  
left of the video monitor display.  
RIGHT: Display the audio level meter on the  
right of the video monitor display.  
LEFT (4): Displays the four-channel audio  
level meters on the left of the video  
monitor display.  
RIGHT (4): Displays the four-channel audio  
level meters on the right of the video  
monitor display.  
Item  
Setting  
VIDEO IN  
Selects the input video signal.  
SDI: HD SDI signal  
SG: Test signal generated by the internal test  
signal generator (To select SG, hold the  
corresponding function button pressed for  
more than three seconds.)  
OFF: Not display the audio level meter.  
OUT REF  
Selects the reference signal of this unit,  
according to the settings of setup menu items  
309 and 334, and the operating state of this  
unit.  
REF: Use the signal input to the REF INPUT  
connector as the reference signal. During  
recording, input digital audio signals and  
video signals must be synchronized with  
this signal.  
EMPHASIS Specifies whether to add audio emphasis to  
analog audio input signals and Betacam/  
Betacam SP format playback audio signals.  
ON: Add audio emphasis.  
OFF: Do not add audio emphasis.  
DOLBY NR When using oxide tapes, this is to specify  
whether or not to use the Dolby type C low-  
frequency noise reduction (NR) system.  
ON: Use the Dolby NR system when playing  
back analog Betacam oxide tapes.  
INPUT: Use the input video signal as the  
reference signal.  
OFF: Do not use the Dolby NR system when  
playing back analog Betacam oxide tapes.  
SYNC  
Sets the HD output signal sync phase.  
With the displayed setting flashing by  
pressing the SYNC function button, you can  
turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to adjust the  
output signal sync phase across the range  
15 µs relative to this unit’s input reference  
signal.  
P4 TC page  
Item  
Setting  
TCG  
Selects the signal source to which the internal  
timecode generator synchronizes. The  
selected timecode appears in the timecode  
setup area.  
INT: Synchronize according to the initial  
preset value set by front panel operation  
or by remote control from the device  
connected to the REMOTE 9P connector,  
or synchronize to the timecode of the  
playback tape.  
EXT: Synchronize to the timecode signal  
input via the TIME CODE IN connector.  
SDI: Synchronize to the timecode data  
superimposed on the HD SDI signal input  
to the HD SDI INPUT connector.  
Adjust this item when you want to adjust the  
output signal sync phase precisely to match a  
reference signal, or when connecting this unit  
and other VTRs to a device such as a  
switcher to carry out operations such as  
special effects editing.  
SC  
Sets the HD output signal sync phase (fine  
adjustment).  
With the displayed setting flashing by  
pressing the SC function button, turn the  
MULTI CONTROL knob to adjust the output  
signal sync phase across the range of 200  
ns relative to this unit’s input reference signal.  
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Item  
Setting  
Item  
Setting  
PRST/RGN Selects one of the following for timecodes  
generated by the internal timecode generator.  
PRESET: Presets the initial value for the  
timecode generated by the internal  
timecode generator, as specified by front  
panel operation or by remote control from  
the device connected to the REMOTE 9P  
connector. This operation is enabled when  
TCG is set to INT. At other times, the  
operation is the same as when LTC is  
selected.  
DELETE  
Deletes the set edit point. If the button is  
pressed together with the IN function button,  
the IN point is deleted, and if it is pressed  
together with the OUT function button, the  
OUT point is deleted. If the set edit points are  
not correct, the indicator below the DELETE  
display flashes.  
OUT  
Sets the current tape point as the OUT point  
when pressed together with the SHIFT  
button. An indicator (white bar) appears  
below the OUT display. If only the OUT  
function button is pressed, the time data for  
the OUT point appears in the time data  
display area.  
LTC: Regenerate timecodes by synchronizing  
with the LTC timecode value read by the  
internal timecode reader.  
VITC: Regenerate timecodes by  
synchronizing with the VITC timecode  
value read by the internal timecode  
reader. If TCG is set to EXT, the operation  
is the same as SDI.  
PREVIEW/ Either PREVIEW or REVIEW appears  
REVIEW  
according to the editing status. When the  
corresponding function is executable, the  
indicator flashes. If you press this button  
together with the SHIFT button, the  
corresponding function will be performed.  
During preview or review the indicator is lit,  
and when finished the indicator returns to  
flashing.  
RUN  
Selects one of the following running modes  
for the internal timecode generator.  
FREE: The timecode continues to increase  
as long as the unit is powered on,  
regardless of the operating mode of this  
unit.  
AUTOEDIT If you press this button together with the  
SHIFT button while the indicator is flashing,  
automatic editing will be performed. During  
automatic editing the indicator is lit, and when  
it is finished, the indicator starts flashing  
again.  
REC: The timecode increases during  
recording only. If you select this mode,  
you should also set TCG to INT, and set  
PRST/RGN to PRESET.  
DF  
In 59.94i mode, this is to select either drop-  
frame mode or non drop frame mode for the  
timecode generator and the CTL counter.  
DF: Drop frame mode  
NDF: Non-drop frame mode  
TCR  
Selects the type of timecode to display in the  
time data display area.  
LTC: Display LTC.  
AUTO: Display VITC when the tape speed is  
0.5 or less normal speed, and LTC  
otherwise.  
VITC: Display VITC.  
P5 EDIT page  
Item  
Setting  
R/P  
Selects which VTR to be controlled (player or  
recorder) when two VTRs are connected, the  
VTR connected to the REMOTE 9P  
connector is used as a player and this unit is  
used as a recorder. (For a single VTR  
operation, press the button for more than two  
seconds.)  
RECORDER: Controls this unit (the recorder  
VTR).  
PLAYER: Controls the connected player  
VTR.  
IN  
Sets the current tape point as the IN point  
when pressed together with the SHIFT  
button. An indicator (white bar) appears  
below the IN display. If only the IN function  
button is pressed, the time data for the IN  
point appears in the time data display area.  
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P6 OTHER page  
3-7-3 Basic Operations  
This section describes the basic operations of the function  
menu. Operation of some items may differ from the basic  
ones, which are described in the corresponding sections.  
UMID  
Displays UMID information during  
recording/playback.  
STOPCODE  
Displays the STOPCODE submenu  
page.  
MULTI CONTROL knob  
Submenu  
DETECT  
Specifies the operation mode when a  
stop code is detected during playback.  
ON: Recording/playback stop when a  
stop code is detected. When set to  
ON, D-STOP appears in the  
condition area.  
OFF: Recording/playback does not  
stop when a stop code is detected.  
HDW-S280  
EJECT  
PB LEVEL  
MULTI CONTROL REMOTE  
1
3
DISPLAY  
MENU  
RESET  
PREROLL  
HD  
REC LEVEL  
CHARACTR  
ON  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
CTL/TC  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
INPUT  
CH1 IN  
CH2 IN  
OUT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
ANA  
–60  
–4  
+4  
1
1
3
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
COND  
PUSH  
2
4
PITCH CTL JOG/SHUTTLE  
MONI  
MONI  
L
R
BANK  
D-STOP  
ROLL  
2
–30  
–30  
2
–40  
–40  
2
4
1
59.94i  
2
3
4
DOLBY NR  
P
R/P LEVEL CTL  
VAR  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
LEVEL  
TCG SET  
PRESET  
00:00:00:00.  
HOME  
SHIFT  
REC INHI  
ON  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
PAUSE  
PHONES  
OFF  
PAGE  
REC/  
ERAS  
Records or erases a stop code.  
OFF: Stop code not to be recorded or  
erased.  
KEY INHI  
ON  
HOME  
OFF  
STANDBY  
Function menu  
Function buttons  
REC: Stop code to be recorded.  
ERASE: Stop code to be erased.  
REC  
Records a stop code if you press this  
button together with the SHIFT button  
when REC/ERAS is set to REC.  
PAGE/HOME button  
SHIFT button  
ERASE  
CHECK  
Erases a stop code by pressing this  
button together with the SHIFT button  
when REC/ERAS is set to ERASE.  
1
Press the PAGE button to display the menu page to be  
set.  
Checks a recorded stop code if you  
press this button together with the  
SHIFT button after recording a stop  
code.  
You can change the displayed page by rotating the  
MULTI CONTROL knob while holding the PAGE  
button holding pressed.  
EXIT  
Returns to the P6 OTHER page.  
2
3
Press the corresponding function button to select an  
item to be set.  
Set the selected items by the following methods:  
• Press the corresponding function button to display  
the content to be set.  
• Rotate the MULTI CONTROL knob to adjust a  
displayed value.  
To return to the HOME page  
Press the PAGE/HOME button together with the SHIFT  
button.  
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a Type of time data  
3-8 Superimposed  
Display  
CTL  
Meaning  
Data of the CTL counter  
Character Information  
TCR  
Timecode read by the LTC reader  
User’s bit read by the LTC reader  
Timecode read by the VITC reader  
User’s bit read by the VITC reader  
UBR  
When CHARACTR on the HOME page of the function  
menu is set to ON, the video signal output from the HD SDI  
OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors, SDI OUT 2 (SUPER)  
connector, or COMPOSITE OUT 2 (SUPER) connector  
contains superimposed character information, including  
timecodes, menu settings, and alarm messages.  
TCR.  
UBR.  
TCG  
Timecode generated by the timecode  
generator  
UBG  
User’s bit generated by the timecode  
generator  
IN  
IN point  
Adjusting the character display  
You can adjust the position, size, and type of the  
superimposed characters using setup menu items 002, 003,  
005, 009, 011, and 012.  
OUT  
DUR  
OUT point  
Duration between the IN and OUT points  
Note  
For details on setup menu items 002, 003, 005, 009, 011,  
If the time data or user’s bits cannot be read correctly, each  
item in question will be displayed with an asterisk.  
Example: T*R, U*R, T*R. or U*R.  
Information displayed  
b Drop frame mark of the timecode reader (for 59.94i  
mode only)  
“.”: Indicates drop frame mode  
“:”: Indicates non-drop-frame mode  
4 Field mark of VITC data  
3 Drop-frame mark of the  
timecode generator  
c Drop frame mark of the timecode generator (for  
59.94i mode only)  
“.”: Indicates drop frame mode (factory preset)  
“:”: Indicates non-drop-frame mode  
2 Drop-frame mark of the  
timecode reader  
1 Type of time data  
d Field mark of VITC data  
(blank): Fields 1 and 3 (for 59.94i mode) or fields 1, 3, 5  
and 7 (for 50i mode)  
Time data  
“*”: Fields 2 and 4 (for 59.94i mode) or fields 2, 4, 6 and  
8 (for 50i mode)  
T C R . 2 3 : 5 9 . 4 0 . 1 8  
*
P
S H U T T L E  
S T I L L  
e Selection of recorder/player  
The indication changes as follows, according to the setting  
for R/P on the P5 EDIT page of the function menu:  
P: PLAYER is selected.  
6 Operation mode  
5 Selection of recorder/player  
R: RECORDER is selected.  
f Operation mode  
Note  
The field is divided into three blocks: A, B and C.  
Block A: Displays the operation mode.  
Block B: Displays the servo lock status or tape speed.  
Block C: Displays a x mark to indicate an edit section  
during automatic editing.  
The display shown above corresponds to the factory  
default settings of the unit. Changing the setting of setup  
menu item 005 allows different time data to be displayed  
on the lower line of the display.  
For details on setup menu item 005, see page 63.  
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Block A  
Block B  
Block C  
Display  
Block B  
Operation mode  
Block A  
TAPE UNTHREAD  
STANDBY OFF  
T.RELEASE  
STOP  
No cassette inserted  
Standby off mode  
Tape tension release mode  
Stop mode  
F.FWD  
Fast forward mode  
REW  
Rewind mode  
PREROLL  
PLAY  
Preroll mode  
Play mode (servo unlocked)  
Play mode (servo locked)  
Play mode (standby)  
Record mode (servo unlocked)  
Record mode (servo locked)  
Record mode (standby)  
Still picture in jog mode  
Jog in forward direction  
Jog in reverse direction  
Shuttle mode  
PLAY  
PLAY  
REC  
REC  
REC  
JOG  
JOG  
JOG  
LOCK  
PAUSE  
LOCK  
PAUSE  
STILL  
FWD  
REV  
SHUTTLE (speed)  
AUTOEDIT  
Automatic editing mode  
Preview mode  
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
Review mode  
SEQ-REC  
Sequential record mode (serve  
unlocked)  
SEQ-REC LOCK  
Sequential record mode (serve  
locked)  
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3-9-1 Notes on "Memory Stick"  
3-9 Using a "Memory  
Stick"  
What is “Memory Stick”?  
“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile  
IC (Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data  
capacity that exceeds that of a floppy disk. “Memory  
Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing  
digital data among “Memory Stick”-compatible products.  
Because it is removable, “Memory Stick” can also be used  
for external data storage.  
When a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera, the file  
data can be stored on the “Memory Stick,” which enables  
you to share data among cameras.  
Inserting a "Memory Stick"  
“Memory Stick” is available in two sizes: standard size and  
compact “Memory Stick Duo” size. Once attached to a  
“Memory Stick Duo” adapter, “Memory Stick Duo” is to  
the same size as standard “Memory Stick” and thus can be  
used with products compliant with standard “Memory  
Stick.”  
Insert a “Memory Stick” with the label side up into the  
“Memory Stick” slot until it clicks.  
Label side  
Types of “Memory Stick”  
“Memory Stick” is available in the following six types to  
meet various functional requirements.  
"Memory Stick"  
“Memory Stick”  
Stores any type of data except copyright-protected data that  
require MagicGate copyright protection technology.  
To remove a "Memory Stick"  
“Memory Stick (MagicGate/High-Speed Transfer  
Compatible)”  
Equipped with MagicGate copyright protection technology  
and allows high-speed data transfer.  
If you push the inserted “Memory Stick,” the “Memory  
Stick” will pop out a little. Then pull the “Memory Stick”  
out.  
This type of “Memory Stick” can be used with “Memory  
Stick”-compliant, “MagicGate Memory Stick”-compliant,  
and “Memory Stick PRO”-compliant products.1)  
The HDW-S280 is not compliant with high-speed data  
transfer with this type of “Memory Stick.”  
Precautions  
• To prevent data loss, make backups of data frequently. In  
no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data.  
• Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the  
provisions of copyright law. When you use a “Memory  
Stick” that has been pre-recorded, be sure that the  
material has been recorded in accordance with copyright  
and other applicable laws.  
1) Operation is not guaranteed for all of the compliant products (Some  
products may not accept this type of “Memory Stick.”)  
“MagicGate Memory Stick”  
Equipped with MagicGate copyright protection  
technology.  
• The “Memory Stick” application software may be  
modified or changed by Sony without prior notice.  
“Memory Stick-ROM”  
Stores prerecorded, read-only data. You cannot record on  
“Memory Stick-ROM” or erase the prerecorded data.  
“Memory Stick (with Memory Select Function)”  
Composed of multiple 128 MB memory units.  
The mechanical switch at the back of the “Memory Stick”  
allows you to select the memory unit to be used depending  
on usage.  
The memory units cannot be used simultaneously and  
continuously.  
“Memory Stick PRO”  
“Memory Stick” with MagicGate copyright protection  
technology, exclusive for “Memory Stick PRO”-compliant  
products.  
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This type of “Memory Stick” cannot be used with the  
HDW-S280 series.  
• Do not touch the connector of the “Memory Stick” with  
anything, including your finger or metallic objects.  
• Do not strike, bend, or drop the “Memory Stick.”  
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick.”  
• Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get wet.  
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick” in a location that  
is:  
Available types of “Memory Stick”  
You can use a “Memory Stick” with the HDW-S280 (8, 16,  
32, 64 and 128 MB compatible).  
– Extremely hot, such as in a car parked in the sun  
– Under direct sunlight  
Very humid or subject to corrosive substances  
Note  
You can not use a “Memory Stick Duo” alone with the  
HDW-S280. To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with this  
camera, be sure to attach it to an optional Memory Stick  
Duo Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” without  
the adaptor, it may become stuck in the slot and impossible  
to remove.  
Note on data read/write speed  
Data read/write speed may vary depending on the  
combination of the “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick”  
compliant product you use.  
What is MagicGate?  
MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses  
encryption technology.  
Before using a "Memory Stick"  
Terminal  
Write-protect tab  
Labeling position  
You cannot record or erase data when the write-protect  
tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.  
We recommend backing up important data.  
Image data may be damaged in the following cases:  
– If you remove the “Memory Stick,” or turn the power  
off when the access lamp is lit or flashing  
– If you use a “Memory Stick” near static electricity or a  
magnetic field  
Notes  
• Do not attach anything other than the supplied label to  
the “Memory Stick” labelling position.  
• Attach the label so that it does not stick out beyond the  
labelling position.  
• Carry and store the “Memory Stick” in its case.  
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Recording and Playback  
4
Chapter  
channels to be controlled with the REC LEVEL  
adjustment knobs with setup menu item 826.  
4-1 Recording  
For details on setup menu item 826, see page 76.  
This section describes recording for external input signals.  
4-1-2 Recording Operation  
Note  
Confirm that the REC INHI indicator on the front panel is  
not lit. Then, follow the procedure below.  
When two HDW-S280 units are connected, press the  
REMOTE buttons on both VTRs so that they are not lit.  
4-1-1 Preparations for Recording  
HDW-S280  
EJECT  
Perform the following procedure:  
PB LEVEL  
MULTI CONTROL REMOTE  
1
3
DISPLAY  
MENU  
RESET  
PREROLL  
HD  
REC LEVEL  
CHARACTR  
ON  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
CTL/TC  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
INPUT  
CH1 IN  
CH2 IN  
OUT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
ANA  
–60  
–4  
+4  
1
1
3
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
COND  
PUSH  
2
4
PITCH CTL JOG/SHUTTLE  
1
2
Connect a cable to receive the source signals.  
MONI  
MONI  
L
R
BANK  
D-STOP  
ROLL  
2
–30  
–30  
2
–40  
–40  
2
4
1
59.94i  
2
3
4
DOLBY NR  
P
R/P LEVEL CTL  
VAR  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
LEVEL  
TCG SET  
PRESET  
00:00:00:00.  
HOME  
Select which video and audio signals you wish to  
record on the function menu.  
SHIFT  
REC INHI  
ON  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
PAUSE  
PHONES  
OFF  
PAGE  
KEY INHI  
ON  
HOME  
OFF  
STANDBY  
Video: Set VIDEO IN on the P2 VIDEO page to SDI.  
Audio: Set AUDIO IN on the P3 AUDIO page to SDI  
or ANALOG.  
REC INHI  
indicator  
1 2  
For details on the function menu, see “3-7 Basic  
1
2
Press the REC and PLAY buttons simultaneously.  
Recording begins.  
3
4
Select the reference video signals to be used.  
For details on setting the reference video signals, see  
Press the STOP button to stop recording.  
If recording continues to the end of the tape, the tape  
automatically rewinds to the beginning and stops.  
Set the timecode.  
For details on setting the timecode, see “3-6 Setting  
Adjusting audio input level  
Set the R/P LEVEL CTL switch to VAR and rotate the  
REC LEVEL adjustment knobs, monitoring the input  
levels indicated by the audio level meter. You can set the  
Recording  
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4-2 Back Space Editing 4-3 Sequential Recording  
You can record multiple scenes as a single sequence with  
no noise or breakup between scenes (back space editing).  
Proceed as follows.  
When you connect two HDW-S280 units as shown below,  
you can perform sequential recording from one unit to  
another.  
HD SDI video/audio signal  
Reference video signal  
HDW-S280  
EJECT  
Starting VTR  
75Ωcoaxial cable with BNC  
PB LEVEL  
MULTI CONTROL REMOTE  
1
3
DISPLAY  
MENU  
RESET  
PREROLL  
connectors (not supplied)  
HD  
REC LEVEL  
CHARACTR  
ON  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
CTL/TC  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
INPUT  
CH1 IN  
CH2 IN  
OUT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
ANA  
–60  
–4  
+4  
1
1
3
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
COND  
PUSH  
2
4
PITCH CTL JOG/SHUTTLE  
MONI  
MONI  
L
R
BANK  
D-STOP  
ROLL  
2
–30  
–30  
REF  
INPUT  
2
–40  
–40  
2
4
1
59.94i  
2
3
4
DOLBY NR  
P
R/P LEVEL CTL  
VAR  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
-
AC IN  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
LEVEL  
TCG SET  
PRESET  
DC IN 12V  
POWER  
-
AC IN  
00:00:00:00.  
HOME  
REMOTE  
SHIFT  
ON  
REC INHI  
ON  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
PAUSE  
PHONES  
OFF  
OFF  
PAGE  
KEY INHI  
ON  
SDI OUT  
2
COMPOSITE OUT  
2
VIDEO CONTROL  
REF. INPUT  
HOME  
1
1
OFF  
STANDBY  
(SUPER)  
(SUPER)  
INPUT  
MONI  
HD SDI  
1
OUTPUT  
2
TIME CODE  
IOUT  
IN  
IN  
REMOTE 9P  
REMOTE 9P  
(SUPER)  
HD SDI  
AUDIO INPUT  
AUDIO OUTPUT  
2
AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT  
L
1
2
1
R
INPUT IN  
1 5 2,3  
HD SDI  
INPUT MONI  
REF  
INPUT  
1
2
Press the REC button and PLAY button  
simultaneously.  
Recording beigns.  
75Ω coaxial cable with  
BNC connectors  
(not supplied)  
When recording finishes, press the PAUSE button.  
The tape is rewound a little to a point just  
before where it was when you pressed the PAUSE  
button, and the unit enters recording pause mode.  
75Ω coaxial cable with  
BNC connectors  
(not supplied)  
9-pin remote  
control cable  
(not supplied)  
Second VTR  
Note  
REF  
INPUT  
When recording is paused, do not do any of the  
following (if you do, back space editing will be  
interrupted):  
-
AC IN  
DC IN 12V  
POWER  
-
AC IN  
REMOTE  
ON  
OFF  
• Eject a cassette.  
• Play back, rewind, or fast forward the tape.  
• Press the STOP button.  
SDI OUT  
2
COMPOSITE OUT  
2
VIDEO CONTROL  
REF. INPUT  
1
1
(SUPER)  
(SUPER)  
INPUT  
MONI  
HD SDI  
1
OUTPUT  
2
TIME CODE  
IOUT  
IN  
IN  
REMOTE 9P  
(SUPER)  
HD SDI  
AUDIO INPUT  
AUDIO OUTPUT  
2
AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT  
REMOTE 9P  
1
2
1
R
L
INPUT IN  
3
At the next scene, press the PAUSE button.  
The tape moves to the recording start position, and  
recording starts.  
4
5
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to record more scenes.  
If you use only two cassettes, the last 78 minutes recorded  
can be obtained at any time.  
If you change cassettes about every 38 minutes, endless  
recording is possible.  
When you are finished recording scenes, press the  
STOP button.  
Follow the procedures below.  
You can perform the front panel operations on the both  
units during sequential recording.  
Recording continuous timecode  
Set setup menu item 610 to a setting other than MANU.  
For details on setup menu item 610, see page 71.  
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The setting for setup menu item 014 affects what  
happens when recording ends.  
Note  
Set the REMOTE button on the starting VTR not lit, and  
the REMOTE button on the other VTR lit beforehand.  
When the recording VTR is switched, recording is  
performed on the both VTRs for two minutes.  
When OVER (Automatic Overwrite) is selected  
When recording ends, the tape is automatically  
rewound to the beginning, and recording continues,  
overwriting the previous contents repeatedly.  
Starting VTR  
When REPL (Manual Cassette Replace) is  
selected  
Not lit  
3
When recording ends, the tape stops at the end or is  
rewound to the beginning and stops according to the  
setting of setup menu item 125 “AUTO REWIND.”  
When the tape stops, the cassette mark in the display  
window begins flashing. To continue recording, insert  
a new cassette into the VTR.  
If you change a cassette during AUTO REW of the  
sequential recording, the VTR continues the sequential  
recording.  
HDW-S280  
EJECT  
PB LEVEL  
MULTI CONTROL REMOTE  
1
3
DISPLAY  
MENU  
RESET  
PREROLL  
HD  
REC LEVEL  
CHARACTR  
ON  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
CTL/TC  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
INPUT  
CH1 IN  
CH2 IN  
OUT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
ANA  
–60  
–4  
+4  
1
1
3
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
COND  
PUSH  
2
4
PITCH CTL JOG/SHUTTLE  
MONI  
MONI  
L
R
BANK  
D-STOP  
ROLL  
2
–30  
–30  
2
–40  
–40  
2
4
1
59.94i  
2
3
4
DOLBY NR  
P
R/P LEVEL CTL  
VAR  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
LEVEL  
TCG SET  
PRESET  
00:00:00:00.  
HOME  
SHIFT  
REC INHI  
ON  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
PAUSE  
PHONES  
OFF  
PAGE  
KEY INHI  
ON  
HOME  
OFF  
STANDBY  
For details on setup menu item 125, see page 67.  
1
4
To stop sequential recording  
Second VTR  
Sequential recording stops in the following cases:  
• When a tape transport button (PLAY, STOP, F FWD,  
REW, EJECT) is pressed during recording  
• If the cassette is not exchanged when the cassette mark  
flashes, even though setup menu item 014 is set to REPL  
(Manual Cassette Replace).  
Lit  
3
HDW-S280  
EJECT  
PB LEVEL  
MULTI CONTROL REMOTE  
1
3
DISPLAY  
MENU  
RESET  
PREROLL  
HD  
COND  
REC LEVEL  
CHARACTR  
ON  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
INPUT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
ANA  
–60  
–4  
+4  
1
1
3
CH1 IN  
CH2 IN  
OUT  
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
CTL/TC  
TC  
PUSH  
2
4
PITCH CTL JOG/SHUTTLE  
MONI  
MONI  
L
R
BANK  
D-STOP  
ROLL  
2
–30  
–30  
2
–40  
–40  
2
4
1
59.94i  
2
3
4
DOLBY NR  
P
R/P LEVEL CTL  
VAR  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
TCG SET  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
LEVEL  
PRESET  
00:00:00:00.  
HOME  
SHIFT  
REC INHI  
ON  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
PAUSE  
PHONES  
OFF  
PAGE  
KEY INHI  
ON  
HOME  
OFF  
STANDBY  
1
1
2
Insert the cassettes into the both VTRs and rewind the  
tapes all the way by pressing their REW buttons.  
Set setup menu item 014 to a setting other than OFF.  
For details on setup menu item 014, see page 64.  
3
4
Confirm that the REMOTE button on the starting VTR  
is not lit, and the REMOTE button on the other VTR is  
lit.  
Press the second SHIFT button, REC button, and  
PLAY button on the starting VTR simultaneously.  
Recording begins on the starting VTR, and the  
STANDBY indicator on the second VTR goes dark.  
The second VTR starts recording automatically when  
the remaining time of the tape reaches 2 minutes on the  
currently-recording VTR.  
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To output timecodes synchronized with the  
output video signal  
The playback timecode or the timecode read by the  
timecode reader can be output via the TIME CODE OUT  
connector. To synchronize the timecode with the output  
video signal, follow the procedures below.  
4-4 Playback  
This section describes playback of tapes.  
Note  
1
Set setup menu item 606 to REGEN.  
When two HDW-S280 units are connected, press the  
REMOTE buttons on both VTRs so that they are not lit.  
For details on setup menu item 606, see page 70.  
2
3
Set TCG on the P4 TC page of the function menu to  
INT.  
4-4-1 Preparations for Playback  
Perform the following procedure.  
Set PRST/RGN on the P4 TC page of the function  
menu to LTC or VITC.  
1
2
Connect a cable to the video/audio signal input  
connectors of external equipment as necessary.  
For details on the function menu, see “3-7 Basic  
Select the audio output signals with MONITR L and  
MONITR R on the P3 AUDIO page of the function  
menu.  
4-4-2 Playback Operation  
For details on the function menu, see “3-7 Basic  
1
3
4
Select the time data with CTL/TC on the HOME page  
of the function menu.  
HDW-S280  
EJECT  
If CTL is selected  
You can reset the CTL to 0:00:00:00 by pressing the  
RESET button.  
PB LEVEL  
3
MULTI CONTROL REMOTE  
1
DISPLAY  
MENU  
RESET  
PREROLL  
HD  
REC LEVEL  
CHARACTR  
ON  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
CTL/TC  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
INPUT  
CH1 IN  
CH2 IN  
OUT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
ANA  
–60  
–4  
+4  
1
1
3
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
COND  
PUSH  
2
4
PITCH CTL JOG/SHUTTLE  
MONI  
MONI  
L
R
BANK  
D-STOP  
ROLL  
2
–30  
–30  
2
–40  
–40  
2
4
1
59.94i  
2
3
4
DOLBY NR  
P
R/P LEVEL CTL  
VAR  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
LEVEL  
TCG SET  
PRESET  
00:00:00:00.  
HOME  
SHIFT  
REC INHI  
ON  
If TC/U-BIT is selected  
You can select type of timecode (VITC/LTC/AUTO)  
with TCR on the P4 TC page of the function menu.  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
PAUSE  
PHONES  
OFF  
PAGE  
KEY INHI  
ON  
HOME  
OFF  
STANDBY  
Select the convert mode on the setup menu depending  
on the format of the cassette to be played.  
2 3  
To play an HDCAM cassette  
Select the down-convert mode with setup menu item  
930.  
1
2
Insert a cassette to be played.  
Press the PLAY button.  
Playback begins.  
For details on setup menu item 930, see page 77.  
To play a Betacam SX or analog Betacam  
cassette  
3
Press the STOP button to stop playback.  
Select the up-convert mode with setup menu item 950.  
To adjust the headphone audio level  
Rotate the LEVEL adjustment knob.  
For details on setup menu item 950, see page 78.  
To adjust the audio playback level  
Set the R/P LEVEL CTL switch to VAR and rotate the PB  
LEVEL adjustment knobs. You can select the channels to  
be adjusted with setup menu item 826.  
For details on setup menu item 826, see page 76.  
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If playback continues to the end of the tape  
The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning and stops.  
You can set the unit to not rewind the tape automatically  
with setup menu item 125.  
2
Turn the shuttle ring toward the angle indicated for the  
desired speed.  
Shuttle-mode playback begins.  
To sop shuttle-mode playback  
Return the shuttle ring to the center position or press the  
STOP button.  
For details on setup menu item 125, see page 67.  
Note  
To play at normal speed  
Press the PLAY button.  
This unit uses auto tracking for Betacam and Betacam SP  
playback. The PLAY button flashes while tracking  
operation is in progress.  
Direct jog/shuttle mode  
If setup menu item 101 is set to DIAL, jog or shuttle  
playback is available without pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE  
button. Turning the shuttle ring (outer search dial) plays a  
tape in shuttle mode, and turning the jog dial (inner search  
dial) plays a tape in jog mode.  
4-4-3 Jog/Shuttle Mode playback  
Playback in jog mode  
In jog mode, the playback speed depends on the rotation  
speed of the search dial. The adjustable range is 1 normal  
playback speed.  
For details on setup menu item 101, see page 66.  
Proceed as follows for jog-mode playback:  
HDW-S280  
EJECT  
PB LEVEL  
MULTI CONTROL REMOTE  
1
3
DISPLAY  
MENU  
RESET  
PREROLL  
HD  
REC LEVEL  
CHARACTR  
ON  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
CTL/TC  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
INPUT  
CH1 IN  
CH2 IN  
OUT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
ANA  
–60  
–4  
+4  
1
1
3
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
COND  
PUSH  
2
4
PITCH CTL JOG/SHUTTLE  
MONI  
MONI  
L
R
BANK  
D-STOP  
ROLL  
2
–30  
–30  
2
–40  
–40  
2
4
1
59.94i  
2
3
4
DOLBY NR  
P
1
2
R/P LEVEL CTL  
VAR  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
LEVEL  
TCG SET  
PRESET  
00:00:00:00.  
HOME  
SHIFT  
REC INHI  
ON  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
PAUSE  
PHONES  
OFF  
PAGE  
KEY INHI  
ON  
HOME  
OFF  
STANDBY  
1
2
Press the JOG/SHUTTLE button.  
Turn the jog dial in the direction indicated for the  
desired speed.  
Jog-mode playback begins.  
To stop jog-mode playback  
Stop rotating the jog dial.  
Playback in shuttle mode  
In shuttle mode, playback speed depends on the angle of  
the search dial. The adjustable range is 10 normal  
playback speed.  
Proceed as follows for shuttle-mode playback:  
1
Press the JOG/SHUTTLE button.  
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Assemble Editing  
5
Chapter  
5-1 Overview  
5-2 Automatic Editing  
When an HDW-S280 and editor or two HDW-S280 units  
and an editor are used in combination, you can perform  
assemble editing.  
This section describes how to perform automatic editing  
with this unit and another VTR connected via the  
REMOTE 9P connector.  
Note  
Sequence of editing operations  
Press the REMOTE button on the recorder VTR so that it  
is not lit and the REMOTE button on the player VTR so  
that it is lit beforehand.  
The sequence of editing operations using two HDW-S280  
when units is as shown below.  
Set the assemble edit mode.  
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5-1-1 Assemble Editing  
Set edit points on the recorder VTR and player VTR.  
In assemble editing, you record video and audio materials  
in order from the start of the tape. In addition to video,  
audio, CTL and timecodes are recorded. If a timecode is  
already recorded on the tape, the new timecode is recorded  
so as to form a continuous sequence with the existing  
timecode. Assemble editing is convenient when you are  
recording on a new tape.  
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Preview between the edit points.  
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Modify the edit points, if necessary.  
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Perform automatic editing.  
Note  
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Review the result of editing, if necessary.  
Before you begin assemble editing for the first time with a  
new tape, a video signal such as black signal, CTL, and a  
timecode must be recorded on the tape in advance of the  
recorder IN point for a length equal to or greater than the  
preroll time.  
5-2-1 Setting the Edit Points  
You can set the edit points on the recorder VTR and player  
VTR on the P5 EDIT page of the function menu.  
Selecting assemble mode  
Set ASSEMBLE on the HOME page of the function menu  
to ON.  
Note  
For assemble editing, set TCR on the P4 TC page of the  
function menu to LTC or AUTO.  
For details on the function menu, see “3-7 Basic  
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For details on deleting edit points, see “5-2-2 Modifying  
Setting edit points  
Function buttons  
Menu display area  
Time data display area  
Displaying time data of an edit point  
You can display the time data for the set edit points in the  
time data display area. Proceed as follows:  
HDW-S280  
EJECT  
1
Press the R/P function button on the P5 EDIT page of  
the function menu to select a VTR (PLAYER or  
RECORDER) for checking the set edit points.  
PB LEVEL  
MULTI CONTROL REMOTE  
1
3
DISPLAY  
MENU  
RESET  
PREROLL  
HD  
REC LEVEL  
CHARACTR  
ON  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
CTL/TC  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
INPUT  
CH1 IN  
CH2 IN  
OUT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
ANA  
–60  
–4  
+4  
1
1
3
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
COND  
PUSH  
2
4
PITCH CTL JOG/SHUTTLE  
MONI  
MONI  
L
R
BANK  
D-STOP  
ROLL  
2
–30  
–30  
2
–40  
–40  
2
4
1
59.94i  
2
3
4
DOLBY NR  
P
R/P LEVEL CTL  
VAR  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
2
Press the IN function button to display the data for the  
IN point.  
LEVEL  
TCG SET  
PRESET  
00:00:00:00.  
HOME  
SHIFT  
REC INHI  
ON  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
PAUSE  
PHONES  
OFF  
PAGE  
KEY INHI  
ON  
HOME  
OFF  
Press the OUT function button to display the data for  
the OUT point.  
STANDBY  
PLAY button  
JOG/SHUTTLE button  
PAGE button  
SHIFT button  
The time data for the IN or OUT point appear in the  
time data display area while the button is held pressed.  
Search dial  
PAUSE button  
Displaying the duration between the edit  
points  
You can display the duration between two edit points in the  
time data display area in the following three cases:  
• When two edit points are set: the duration of the segment  
between the two points  
• When only one edit point is set: the duration of the  
segment between the point that is set and the current tape  
position.  
1
2
3
Press the PAGE button to display the P5 EDIT page in  
the menu display area.  
Press the R/P function button to set a VTR for setting  
the edit points.  
Play the tape in jog or shuttle mode and position the  
tape to the required edit point.  
• When no edit point is set: the duration of the previous  
edit segment  
For details on playback in jog or shuttle mode, see  
1
Press the R/P function button on the P5 EDIT page of  
the function menu to select a VTR (PLAYER or  
RECORDER) for checking the duration.  
4
Press the IN function button or OUT function button  
together with the SHIFT button.  
Once an IN or OUT point is set, an IN or OUT  
indicator appears in the menu display area.  
2
Press the IN and OUT function buttons  
simultaneously.  
Automatic setting for edit points  
The duration appears in the time data display area  
while the buttons are held pressed.  
Editing requires four edit points: the IN and OUT points on  
both the recorder and player. However, once any three of  
these points are defined, the last point is set automatically.  
For example, if you set the recorder IN and OUT points and  
the player IN point, the player OUT point is set  
automatically.  
5-2-2 Modifying and Deleting Edit  
Points  
If the edit points are not set correctly, for example if an  
OUT point is before a corresponding IN point, the  
DELETE indicator in the menu display area flashes, and it  
is not possible to perform a preview or editing operation. In  
this case, either modify the erroneous edit point, or first  
delete it and then enter it correctly.  
Note  
In the following cases, the DELETE indicator begins to  
flash, and you cannot perform automatic editing.  
• The OUT point is before the IN point.  
• All four of the recorder IN and OUT points and the  
player IN and OUT points have been set.  
Use the DELETE function button to delete a redundant edit  
point, or set the edit points correctly.  
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Modifying an edit point  
To modify an edit point, use the following procedure:  
5-2-3 Cueing up to Edit Points and  
Prerolling  
Function buttons  
To preroll for the IN point or to cue up to any edit point, use  
the following procedure.  
Menu display area  
Time data display area  
Cueing-up to edit points  
HDW-S280  
EJECT  
Follow the procedure below.  
PB LEVEL  
MULTI CONTROL REMOTE  
1
3
DISPLAY  
MENU  
RESET  
PREROLL  
HD  
REC LEVEL  
CHARACTR  
ON  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
CTL/TC  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
Function buttons  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
INPUT  
CH1 IN  
CH2 IN  
OUT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
ANA  
–60  
–4  
+4  
1
1
3
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
COND  
PUSH  
2
4
PITCH CTL JOG/SHUTTLE  
MONI  
MONI  
L
R
BANK  
D-STOP  
ROLL  
2
–30  
–30  
2
Menu display area  
–40  
–40  
2
4
1
59.94i  
2
3
4
DOLBY NR  
P
R/P LEVEL CTL  
VAR  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
LEVEL  
TCG SET  
PRESET  
Time data display area  
00:00:00:00.  
HOME  
SHIFT  
REC INHI  
ON  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
PAUSE  
PHONES  
OFF  
PAGE  
KEY INHI  
HDW-S280  
EJECT  
ON  
HOME  
OFF  
STANDBY  
PB LEVEL  
MULTI CONTROL REMOTE  
1
3
DISPLAY  
MENU  
RESET  
PREROLL  
PAGE button  
MULTI CONTROL knob  
HD  
REC LEVEL  
CHARACTR  
ON  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
CTL/TC  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
INPUT  
CH1 IN  
CH2 IN  
OUT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
ANA  
–60  
–4  
+4  
1
1
3
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
COND  
PUSH  
2
4
PITCH CTL JOG/SHUTTLE  
MONI  
MONI  
L
R
BANK  
D-STOP  
ROLL  
2
–30  
–30  
2
–40  
–40  
2
4
1
59.94i  
2
3
4
DOLBY NR  
P
R/P LEVEL CTL  
VAR  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
LEVEL  
TCG SET  
PRESET  
1
2
3
Press the PAGE button to display the P5 EDIT page in  
the menu display area.  
00:00:00:00.  
HOME  
SHIFT  
REC INHI  
ON  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
PAUSE  
PHONES  
OFF  
PAGE  
KEY INHI  
ON  
HOME  
OFF  
STANDBY  
Press the R/P function button to set a VTR (PLAYER  
or RECORDER) for modifying the edit points.  
PAGE button  
PREROLL button  
To modify the IN point, turn the MULTI CONTROL  
knob while holding the IN function button pressed.  
1
2
3
Press the PAGE button to display the P5 EDIT page in  
the menu display area.  
To modify the OUT point, turn the MULTI  
CONTROL knob while holding the OUT function  
button pressed.  
Press the R/P function button to set a VTR (PLAYER  
or RECORDER) for cueing-up.  
The time data displayed in the time data display area  
change. When the IN or OUT function button is  
released, the point at that moment is set as the IN or  
OUT point.  
To cue up to the IN point, press the PREROLL button  
while holding down the IN function button.  
To cue up to the OUT point, press the PREROLL  
button while holding down the OUT function button.  
Deleting an edit point  
To delete an edit point, use the following procedure (you  
can use the same procedure whether or not the DELETE  
indicator is flashing);  
Cueing up to the IN or OUT point is finished, and  
PROLL appears at the Jog/Shuttle display positon in  
the condition area of the display window.  
Preroll  
1
Press the R/P function button on the P5 EDIT page of  
the function menu to set a VTR (PLAYER or  
RECORDER) for deleting the edit points.  
Press the PREROLL button. The tape is wound back to a  
position five seconds before the IN point and stops.  
2
To delete the IN point, press the DELETE and IN  
function buttons simultaneously.  
Changing the preroll time  
The factory default setting for the preroll time is five  
seconds, but you can use setup menu item 001 to change  
this to any value from 0 to 30 seconds. If you change the  
preroll time, make sure that the setting is not longer than  
the recording length before the edit IN point. Note that for  
automatic editing, the preroll time setting on the recorder  
VTR takes precedence.  
To delete the OUT point, press the DELETE and OUT  
function buttons simultaneously.  
The IN or OUT point is deleted.  
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For details on setup menu item 001, see page 63.  
5-2-4 Preview  
When you have set the edit points, the PREVIEW indicator  
flashes in the menu display area. While the indicator is  
flashing, press the PREVIEW function button together  
with the SHIFT button. The PREVIEW indicator stays lit,  
and preview is performed.  
Modify the edit points, if necessary, and perform preview  
again.  
For details of modifying edit points, see “5-2-2 Modifying  
To stop the preview  
Press the STOP button. The tape stops where it was when  
you pressed the button.  
To return the tape to the preroll point  
Press the PREROLL button.  
To return the tape to the IN point or OUT point  
Press the PREROLL button together with the IN or OUT  
function button on the P5 EDIT page of the function menu.  
Monitor output  
During a preview, on a monitor connected to the recorder  
you can monitor the following video and audio:  
• From the preroll point to the IN point, you can monitor  
the playback from the recorder VTR.  
• From the IN point to the postroll point, you can monitor  
the playback from the player VTR through the recorder  
VTR in E-E mode.  
The figure below illustrates this.  
IN point  
OUT point  
PB (Recorder)  
E-E (Player)  
E-E (Player)  
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5-2-5 Performing Automatic Editing  
Tape transport direction  
Preroll point  
Postroll point  
IN point  
OUT point  
Recorder  
Preroll  
Postroll  
Edit segment  
Recording overlap  
Stop  
Player  
Time flow  
Playback  
Stop  
Overview  
Using a single monitor for video and audio  
on both the player and recorder VTRs  
For efficient editing if only one monitor is available, use  
the following method:  
When you perform automatic editing, the recorder and  
player VTRs operate as shown in the figure above, to copy  
the video and audio signals between the IN and OUT points  
on the player VTR from the IN point on the recorder VTR.  
1
2
Connect the monitor to the recorder VTR.  
Set setup menu item 008 to AUTO.  
Monitor output  
During execution of an automatic edit, as during a preview,  
on a monitor connected to the recorder VTR you can  
monitor the following video and audio:  
• From the preroll point to the IN point, you can monitor  
the playback from the recorder VTR.  
• From the IN point to the postroll point, you can monitor  
the playback from the player VTR through the recorder  
in E-E mode.  
For details on setup menu item 008, see page 63.  
3
Press the R/P function button on the P5 EDIT page of  
the function menu to select PLAYER.  
This forces the recorder VTR to E-E mode, in which  
the player video and audio signals are output to the  
monitor.  
The figure illustrates this.  
Starting automatic editing  
IN point  
OUT point  
When you have set the edit points, the AUTOEDIT  
indicator in the menu display area starts flashing. Press the  
AUTOEDIT function button together with the SHIFT  
button.  
PB (Recorder)  
E-E (Player)  
E-E (Player)  
The AUTOEDIT indicator changes from flashing to  
continuously lit, and the automatic editing operation  
begins.  
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At the end of the editing operation, the AUTOEDIT  
indicator goes dark.  
5-2-6 First Edit Function  
The first edit function automatically creates a base tape. Set  
the timecode value for the start of recording in setup menu  
item 614.  
You can also specify the number of seconds before this  
timecode value at which the recording starts, using setup  
menu item 615. Select the video signal to be recorded on  
the tape with setup menu items 710 and 808. If setup menu  
items are set to OFF, CB75 and SILNC are selected.  
Use the following procedure to create a base tape.  
To change the OUT point after starting an  
automatic editing operation  
After starting the automatic editing operation, to end the  
operation before the preset OUT point, press the OUT  
function button together with the SHIFT button.  
The position where you pressed the buttons becomes the  
OUT point, and editing ends.  
To abandon automatic editing  
Press the STOP button. The automatic editing operation is  
abandoned. The PREVIEW and AUTOEDIT indicators  
start flashing, and the state before the editing was started is  
restored.  
In this case, the IN and OUT points already set are  
preserved so that you can perform a preview or automatic  
editing operation.  
1
Set setup menu item 614 to ON.  
For details on setup menu item 614, see page 71.  
Set the starting timecode value.  
2
For details of the setting procedure, see “3-6 Setting  
Timecode” on page 28.  
To reviewing the editing results  
After an editing operation, you can review the editing  
results on the monitor.  
To review, after performing the automatic editing, and  
before you set any new edit points or make other settings,  
press the REVIEW function button.  
The REVIEW indicator lights, and the editing results are  
reviewed.  
3
4
With setup menu item 615, set the number of seconds  
before the timecode value set in step 2 from which you  
want recording to start (10 to 30 seconds).  
For details on setup menu item 615, see page 71.  
At the end of the review, the REVIEW indicator starts  
flashing again, and the tape returns to the OUT point.  
Hold down the REC button and press the AUTO EDIT  
button on P5 EDIT page of the function menu.  
To modify the edit points and reexecute the edit  
after automatic editing  
This switches the unit to First Edit mode.  
Press the DELETE function button together with the  
SHIFT button to retrieve the edit points. After modifying  
the edit points, perform automatic editing again.  
For details of modifying edit points, see “5-2-2 Modifying  
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Shot Mark/Shot Data  
6
Chapter  
Name of  
shooting  
device  
6-1 Overview  
Serial  
number  
MODEL NAME DNW 0090  
SERIAL NUMBER 010001  
DATE 1998.05.11  
TIME 12.55.10  
CASSETTE NUMBER 0095  
SHOT NUMBER 0052  
Date  
Time  
This unit can record shot marks or use shot marks recorded  
with HDCAM comcorders or Betacam SX camcorders  
(shot mark function). The shot mark function enables  
quick access to the marked points, for efficient editing.  
When shot data are recorded on the tape, you can display  
the data and make use of them for sorting shot marks.  
Cassettee  
number  
Shot number  
ID1  
ID2  
ID3  
ID4  
AAAAAAAAAAAA  
BBBBBBBBBBBB  
CCCCCCCCCCCC  
DDDDDDDDDDDD  
Camera ID  
Recorded  
timecode  
TCR 23:59:59:29  
6-1-1 Shot Mark/Shot Data Function  
Features  
The content of the display changes as the shooting  
conditions change (for example, the date and time or  
shooting device change). Sections where no data are  
recorded because you changed the shooting device are  
blank.  
The shot mark function has the following features:  
Recording shot marks  
You can record shot marks at any position on a tape by  
setting it with setup menu item 631.  
To go out the display  
Press the PLAY button together with the SHIFT button.  
For details on setup menu item 631, see page 72.  
Cueing up shot marks  
You can cue up the previous or next shot mark by pressing  
the REW or F FWD button together with the SHIFT  
button. The type of the cued-up shot mark is indicated in  
the condition area. You can select the type of shot mark to  
be cued up with setup menu item 630.  
For details on setup menu item 630, see page 72.  
Displaying shot data  
Shot data are the data on recording at each recording.  
Press the PLAY button together with the SHIFT button to  
display the shot data.  
The tape is played, and the data shown below are  
displayed.  
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Stop Code  
7
Chapter  
7-1 Stop Code  
7-2 Stop Code Operation  
You can record, detect, and erase stop codes conforming to  
the NAB-T007-1990 standards.  
The stop code is recorded for 20 frames at a point four  
seconds before the SOM (start of program). When this  
code is detected during playback, the tape stops at the  
designated point.  
This section describes the operations for detecting or  
recording stop codes.  
7-2-1 Detecting the Stop Code  
The point to stop the tape can be adjusted by modifying the  
following two settings:  
Detecting the stop code  
• Point to stop the tape after detecting the stop code: 0 to  
30 frames in units of frames  
• Point to start recording the stop code: 1 to 5 seconds in  
units of seconds (to SOM)  
Function buttons  
Menu display area  
Condition area  
HDW-S280  
EJECT  
The recording format of the stop code is as shown below.  
PB LEVEL  
MULTI CONTROL REMOTE  
1
3
DISPLAY  
MENU  
RESET  
PREROLL  
HD  
REC LEVEL  
CHARACTR  
ON  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
CTL/TC  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
INPUT  
CH1 IN  
CH2 IN  
OUT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
ANA  
–60  
–4  
+4  
1
1
3
Tape direction  
Stop position  
SOM  
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
COND  
PUSH  
2
4
PITCH CTL JOG/SHUTTLE  
MONI  
MONI  
L
R
BANK  
D-STOP  
ROLL  
2
–30  
–30  
2
–40  
–40  
2
4
1
59.94i  
2
3
4
DOLBY NR  
P
R/P LEVEL CTL  
VAR  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
LEVEL  
TCG SET  
PRESET  
00:00:00:00.  
HOME  
SHIFT  
REC INHI  
ON  
Adjustable  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
PAUSE  
PHONES  
OFF  
Stop code  
PAGE  
KEY INHI  
ON  
HOME  
OFF  
STANDBY  
20 frames  
3 seconds (adjustable)  
4 seconds  
1
Select STOPCODE on the P6 OTHER page of the  
function menu.  
The STOPCODE page appears.  
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DETECT  
OFF  
REC/ERAS  
REC  
Function button  
Menu display area  
REC  
ERASE  
CHECK  
EXIT  
HDW-S280  
EJECT  
PB LEVEL  
3
MULTI CONTROL REMOTE  
1
DISPLAY  
MENU  
RESET  
PREROLL  
HD  
REC LEVEL  
CHARACTR  
ON  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
CTL/TC  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
INPUT  
CH1 IN  
CH2 IN  
OUT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
ANA  
–60  
–4  
+4  
1
1
3
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
COND  
PUSH  
2
4
PITCH CTL JOG/SHUTTLE  
MONI  
MONI  
L
R
BANK  
D-STOP  
ROLL  
2
–30  
–30  
2
–40  
–40  
2
4
1
59.94i  
2
3
4
DOLBY NR  
P
R/P LEVEL CTL  
VAR  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
LEVEL  
TCG SET  
PRESET  
00:00:00:00.  
STOPCODE  
HOME  
SHIFT  
REC INHI  
ON  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
PAUSE  
PHONES  
OFF  
PAGE  
KEY INHI  
ON  
HOME  
OFF  
STANDBY  
2
Press the DETECT function button to set it to ON.  
SHIFT button  
STOP button  
D-STOP appears in the condition area of the display  
window, and you can detect the stop code.  
1
Select STOPCODE on the P6 OTHER page of the  
function menu.  
If three or more stop codes are detected during playback,  
the tape stops, and D-STOP flashes.  
The STOPCODE page appears.  
Adjusting the stop position when detecting  
the stop code  
You can modify the stop position by 0 to 30 frames to SOM  
from the normal position with STOP ADJUST, a submenu  
item of setup menu item 138.  
2
3
Press the REC/ERAS function button to set REC.  
Play the tape, and stop it at the position to record the  
stop code.  
4
Press the REC function button on the STOPCODE  
page together with the SHIFT button.  
For details on setup menu item 138, see page 67.  
The stop code is recorded.  
Tape running  
direction  
0 frame  
30 frames  
SOM  
When the stop code is recorded, the setting in step 2 is  
automatically set to OFF.  
While recording a stop code, the menu for the timecode  
required for recording the stop code is selected  
independently of the settings for TCG and PRST/RGN on  
the P4 TC page of the function menu.  
Stop code  
Stop position adjustable range  
To interrupt the operation  
Press the STOP button.  
7-2-2 Recording the Stop Code  
Checking the Recorded Stop Code  
Press the CHECK function button on the STOPCODE  
page selected from the submenu of the P6 OTHER page of  
the function menu together with the SHIFT button. The  
tape is prerolled to nine seconds before SOM and is played.  
If the stop code is recorded correctly, the tape stops  
depending on the setting for STOP ADJUST, the sub item  
of setup menu item 138, independently of the setting for  
DETECT on the STOPCODE page.  
Recording the stop code  
Proceed as follows.  
For details on setup menu item 138, see page 67.  
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The tape is prerolled to five seconds before the point  
where the stop code is recorded, and erasing of the stop  
code begins.  
Adjusting the stop position by modifying  
the starting point for recording a stop code  
You can modify the position at which to start recording the  
stop code by 1 to 5 seconds in units of seconds with REC  
ADJUST, a submenu of setup menu item 138.  
When erasing the stop code is finished, the setting made in  
step 2 is automatically set to OFF.  
For details on setup menu item 138, see page 67.  
When a stop code is being erased, the menu for the  
timecode required for recording the stop code is selected  
independently of the settings for TCG and PRST/RGN on  
the P4 TC page of the function menu.  
Tape running  
direction  
5 seconds  
before  
1 second  
before  
SOM  
To interrupt the operation  
Press the STOP button.  
Stop code  
Stop code  
Checking stop code erasure  
Press the CHECK function button on the STOPCODE  
page together with the SHIFT button. The tape is prerolled  
to five seconds before the point where the stop code is  
record, and playback starts. If the tape stops at the position  
where the stop code was recorded, the erasure operation  
must be performed again.  
Stop position adjustable range  
7-2-3 Erasing the Stop Code  
Erasing the stop code  
Proceed as follows.  
Function button  
Menu display area  
HDW-S280  
EJECT  
PB LEVEL  
MULTI CONTROL REMOTE  
1
3
DISPLAY  
MENU  
RESET  
PREROLL  
HD  
REC LEVEL  
CHARACTR  
ON  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
CTL/TC  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
INPUT  
CH1 IN  
CH2 IN  
OUT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
ANA  
–60  
–4  
+4  
1
1
3
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
COND  
PUSH  
2
4
PITCH CTL JOG/SHUTTLE  
MONI  
MONI  
L
R
BANK  
D-STOP  
ROLL  
2
–30  
–30  
2
–40  
–40  
2
4
1
59.94i  
2
3
4
DOLBY NR  
P
R/P LEVEL CTL  
VAR  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
LEVEL  
TCG SET  
PRESET  
00:00:00:00.  
HOME  
SHIFT  
REC INHI  
ON  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
PAUSE  
PHONES  
OFF  
PAGE  
KEY INHI  
ON  
HOME  
OFF  
STANDBY  
SHIFT button  
STOP button  
1
Select STOPCODE on the P6 OTHER page of the  
function menu.  
The STOPCODE page appears.  
2
3
Press the REC/ERAS function button to set ERASE.  
Play the range including the stop code to be erased  
from the tape.  
The tape stops when the stop code is detected.  
4
Press the ERASE function button on the STOPCODE  
page together with the SHIFT button.  
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UMID Functions  
8
Chapter  
8-1 Overview of UMID  
Functions  
8-2 Recording UMIDs  
UMIDs can be recorded when recording video signals with  
this unit. You can select whether to inherit (copy) the  
UMID contained in input signals automatically or forcibly  
generate a new UMID.  
UMID (Unique Material Identifier) is a type of meta-data  
in video and audio materials. It has been internationally  
standardized in SMPTE Standard 330M. This unit  
supports recording and generation of UMIDs.  
UMID is made up of a section called the Basic section and  
a section called the Source Pack section. The Basic section  
contains information such as the device that recorded the  
material and whether the material is the original or a copy.  
The Source Pack section contains information about when/  
where/who recorded the material.  
Selecting the type of UMID to record  
Select whether to record Basic UMID or Extended UMID,  
using setup menu item 655.  
For details on setup menu item 655, see page 73  
UMID with a Basic section only is called a Basic UMID.  
UMID with both Basic and Source Pack sections is called  
Extended UMID. The figure below gives a general  
overview of the information contained in a UMID.  
Selecting whether to inherit or generate  
UMID  
When recording UMID, you can select whether to inherit  
(copy) UMID contained in input signals, or generate new  
UMID. Make this selection by using setup menu item 656.  
UMID  
Basic  
Instance Number  
(Copy or original)  
For details on setup menu item 656, see page 73  
Material Number  
(Which device recorded the  
original)  
Selecting the Instance Number generation  
method when inheriting UMID  
Source Pack  
Date/Time  
(When was it recorded)  
If you choose to inherit UMID contained in input signals,  
almost all of the information in the UMID is copied  
without change, but the Instance Number changes to a  
value that indicates that “this UMID is a copy.” The new  
value can be generated from a 16-bit pseudo-random  
number with the addition of the number of copies (1 byte),  
or it can be generated from a 24-bit pseudorandom  
number. Select the method used to generate the Instance  
Number by using setup menu item 654.  
Spatial Co-ordinates  
(Where was it recorded)  
Stored Ownership  
(Who recorded it)  
For details on setup menu item 654, see page 72.  
Selecting the SDI VANC line to insert UMID  
You can select the VANC (Vertical ancillary) line into  
which the generated UMID should be inserted. Make this  
selection by using setup menu item 653.  
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For details on setup menu item 653, see page 72.  
ITEM-029  
STORED OWNERSHIP  
Setting Stored Ownership  
If you wish to set Stored Ownership (data in the Source  
Pack which indicates “who”) when generating a UMID,  
call up item 029 of the setup menu and proceed as follows.  
COUNTRY  
ORGANIZATION  
*USER  
- XXXX  
- YYYY  
- ABCD  
For details on setup menu item 029, see page 64.  
Function buttons  
4
5
Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT function button to  
select an item to be set (COUNTRY,  
ORGANIZATION, USER).  
Menu display area  
HDW-S280  
EJECT  
Press the SELECT function buttons.  
PB LEVEL  
MULTI CONTROL REMOTE  
1
3
DISPLAY  
MENU  
RESET  
PREROLL  
HD  
REC LEVEL  
CHARACTR  
ON  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
INPUT  
CH1 IN  
CH2 IN  
OUT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
ANA  
–60  
–4  
+4  
1
1
3
RETURN  
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
COND  
PUSH  
2
4
PITCH CTL JOG/SHUTTLE  
MONI  
MONI  
L
R
BANK  
D-STOP  
ROLL  
2
–30  
–30  
2
–40  
–40  
2
4
CTL/TC  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
1
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2
3
4
DOLBY NR  
P
R/P LEVEL CTL  
VAR  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
LEVEL  
TCG SET  
PRESET  
00:00:00:00.  
HOME  
SHIFT  
REC INHI  
ON  
K
k
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
PAUSE  
PHONES  
OFF  
PAGE  
KEY INHI  
ON  
HOME  
OFF  
STANDBY  
SET  
PAGE button  
MULTI CONTROL knob  
EXIT  
00:26:22:17  
029: USER  
– ABCD  
SETUP M  
1
Display setup menu item 029.  
For details on making settings on the setup menu, see  
6
Press the T or t function button to select a character  
to be changed from the set character string, ABCD in  
this example.  
2
3
Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to display PUSH  
SET.  
The selected character flashes.  
7
8
Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to display the  
desired character in place of the flashing one.  
Press the SET function button.  
RETURN  
SELECT  
PREVIOUS  
NEXT  
Repeat steps 6 and 7 for all characters to be changed.  
To set another item (COUNTRY or  
ORGANIZATION), press the RETURN function  
button and repeat steps 4 through 7.  
SET  
To not set another item, proceed to step 9.  
EXIT  
00:26:22:17  
029:  
9
Press the SET function button.  
SETUP M  
The changed settings are registered.  
The STORED OWNERSHIP display appears on the  
monitor screen.  
To cancel the settings  
Press the EXIT function button. The unregistered settings  
are abandoned.  
Time zone settings  
UMID uses the UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) time  
standard. Setting the built-in calendar clock to the local  
time and then setting a time zone to indicate the difference  
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from global UTC standard time allows correct UMIDs to  
be generated.  
To set the time zone, display the HOME page of the  
function menu and proceed as follows:  
ERROR LOGGER  
(014/023)  
014 REFERENCE MISSING  
015 A PB DATA ERROR  
016 V PB DATA ERROR  
TAPE ERROR  
WARNING  
CONDITION  
ON  
ON  
ON  
1
Press the MENU button together with the SHIFT  
button.  
*OFFSET TO UTC  
Push SET button  
2001 12 24 23:59:59  
+09:00  
The error logger display appears.  
ERROR  
DATE  
4
5
Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob or press the or +  
function button to set the offset from UTC time.  
TC  
For example, if the local time is 9 hours in advance of  
UTC, set +09:00.  
DETAIL  
SETTING  
Press the SET function button.  
The setting is registered.  
EXIT  
00:26:23:09  
ERR LOG  
For details on the error logger, refer to the  
Maintenance Manual Volume 1.  
2
3
Press the SETTING function button  
PREVIOUS  
NEXT  
OFF  
ON  
EXIT  
00:26:23:09  
TAPE ERROR  
ERR LOG  
Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT function button to  
display OFFSET TO UTC in the time data display  
area.  
PREVIOUS  
NEXT  
SET  
EXIT  
00:26:23:09  
OFFSET TO UTC  
00:00  
ERR LOG  
On the monitor screen, the ERROR LOGGER display  
appears, and * mark appears before OFFSET TO UTC.  
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8-3 UMID Output and  
Display  
UMID INFORMATION  
INSTANCE 24PRS XX-XX-XX  
MATERIAL SMPTE  
1
2
XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX  
-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX  
DATE/TIME 20XX/XX/XX  
XX:XX:XX +XX:XX  
3
4
This section explains how to output and display UMIDs.  
5
6
7
8
9
ALTITUDE XXXXXXXXm  
LONGITUDE EXXX XX'XX.XX  
LATITUDE S XX XX'XX.XX  
ORGANIZATION XXXX  
8-3-1 UMID Output Settings  
USER XXXX COUNTRY XXXX  
You can choose to output UMIDs or not and select either  
Basic UMID or Extended UMID when you choose to  
output UMIDs. Make these settings using setup menu item  
651.  
a INSTANCE (Instance Number generation method  
and Instance Number)  
The generation method is displayed as follows.  
CP+16: 16-bit PRS (pseudorandom sequence) +Copy No.  
method  
For details on setup menu item 651, see page 72.  
24PRS: 24-bit PRS method  
others: Other than the above  
8-3-2 UMID Display  
When menu item 656 is set to NEW, the number is  
generated in the SMPTE format.  
During recording and playback, UMID data appear in the  
time data display area of the display window and on the  
video monitor screen.  
For details on setup menu item 656, see page 73.  
Displaying the UMID  
Press the UMID function button on the P6 OTHER page of  
the function menu.  
b MATERIAL (Material Number generation  
method)  
SMPTE: SMPTE format  
IEEE 1394 ZONE: IEEE 1394 ZONE format  
IEEE 1394 RND: IEEE 1394 RND format  
others: Other than the above  
For details on function menu operation, see “3-7 Basic  
The UMID appears in the time data display area of the  
display window and on the video monitor screen.  
c Material Number  
The material number is displayed in hexadecimal across  
two lines.  
For UMID display on the video monitor screen, see  
The items 4 through 9 below are contained in the Source  
Pack.  
To switch the displayed UMID item in the time  
data display area  
Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob.  
d DATE/TIME  
Date/Time data are displayed across two lines.  
The upper line shows the MJD (Modified Julian Date)  
contained in the Source Pack, converted to UTC.  
The lower line shows the data in unit count format  
(hours:minutes:seconds) converted to UTC.  
To exit from UMID display  
Press the EXIT function button.  
UMID display on the video monitor  
Note  
The video monitor connected via the COMPOSITE OUT 2  
(SUPER) connector, the SDI OUT 2 (SUPER) connector,  
or the HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors on the rear  
panel displays all UMID items at once. The display of each  
line is explained below.  
The function for converting unit count to UTC works only  
when the unit rate is 2 (24 frames), 3 (24/1.001 frames), 4  
(25 frames), 6 (30 frames), or 7 (30/1.001 frames). For  
other unit rates, the unit rate number and unit rate are  
displayed in hexadecimal.  
e ALTITUDE  
XXXXXXXXm: Altitude data indicating the distance  
from the center of the earth is displayed in this format.  
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S+XXXXXXXm Y+D: Altitude data indicating the  
distance from sea level is displayed in this format.  
The meaning of the characters and strings shown is as  
follows.  
S (1st character): Indicates data from a Sensor. R is  
shown for position data from the recording device  
(Recorder), and T is shown for Target position data.  
+ (2nd character): Indicates higher than sea level. −  
indicates lower than sea level.  
XXXXXXXm: Altitude data (in unit of meters).  
Y: The number of satellites used to calculate position  
data (hexadecimal)  
D: DOP (Dilution of Precision) value  
+ (between Y and D): Displayed when a support  
apparatus was used. A space (blank) is displayed when  
no support apparatus was used.  
f LONGITUDE  
Following W to indicate west longitude or E to indicate  
east longitude, the longitude is displayed in degrees,  
minutes, and seconds (seconds are shown in up to 2  
decimal places).  
Example: E134 59’23”00 for East longitude 134 degrees  
59 minutes 23 seconds 00  
g LATITUDE  
Following N to indicate north latitude or S to indicate south  
latitude, the latitude is displayed in degrees, minutes, and  
seconds (seconds are shown in up to 2 decimal places).  
Example: N34 59’23”32 for North latitude of 34 degrees  
59 minutes 23 seconds 32  
h ORGANIZATION  
Organization code  
i USER/COUNTRY  
User code and country code  
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Setup Menus  
9
Chapter  
9-1 Setup Menu  
Configuration  
9-2 Setup Menu  
Operations  
This unit has the following setup menus.  
• Basic setup menu  
• Extended setup menu  
9-2-1 Displaying Setup Menus  
MENU button  
For details, refer to the maintenance manual  
HDW-S280  
EJECT  
In this manual, both the basic setup menu items and  
extended setup menu items are also referred to simply as  
setup menu items or menu items.  
PB LEVEL  
MULTI CONTROL REMOTE  
1
3
DISPLAY  
MENU  
RESET  
PREROLL  
HD  
REC LEVEL  
CHARACTR  
ON  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
CTL/TC  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
INPUT  
CH1 IN  
CH2 IN  
OUT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
ANA  
–60  
–4  
+4  
1
1
3
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
COND  
PUSH  
2
4
PITCH CTL JOG/SHUTTLE  
MONI  
MONI  
L
R
BANK  
D-STOP  
ROLL  
2
–30  
–30  
2
–40  
–40  
2
4
1
59.94i  
2
3
4
DOLBY NR  
P
R/P LEVEL CTL  
VAR  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
LEVEL  
TCG SET  
PRESET  
00:26:23:09  
001: P–ROLL TIME  
HOME  
5
s
SHIFT  
REC INHI  
ON  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
PAUSE  
PHONES  
OFF  
PAGE  
KEY INHI  
ON  
HOME  
OFF  
STANDBY  
Setup menu item  
Press the MENU button, and the currently selected setup  
menu item appears in time data display area.  
To display menus on the monitor  
Setting CHARACTR on the HOME page of the function  
menu to ON allows you to display setup menus on the  
monitor connected to the COMPOSITE OUT 2 (SUPER)  
connector, HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors or SDI  
OUT 2 (SUPER) connector of this unit. When a setup  
menu appears on the monitor, a cursor indicates the  
currently selected menu item.  
Setup Menu Configuration / Setup Menu Operations  
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If a submenu exists, turn the MULTI CONTROL knob  
to select a submenu, and press the SELECT function  
menu.  
Group name for the  
currently selected  
item  
Cursor (indicating  
the currently  
RETURN  
selected item)  
SET  
EXIT  
00:26:23:09  
001: P–ROLL TIME – 5 s  
SETUP M  
9-2-2 Setting Setup Menu  
4
5
Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to change the  
setting.  
Function buttons  
MENU button  
Turning the MULTI CONTROL knob after pressing it  
changes the value rapidly. Pressing the button again  
retrieves the original speed.  
Pressing the – or + function button also changes the  
setting.  
HDW-S280  
EJECT  
PB LEVEL  
MULTI CONTROL REMOTE  
1
3
DISPLAY  
MENU  
RESET  
PREROLL  
HD  
REC LEVEL  
CHARACTR  
ON  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
CTL/TC  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
INPUT  
CH1 IN  
CH2 IN  
OUT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
ANA  
–60  
–4  
+4  
1
1
3
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
COND  
PUSH  
2
4
PITCH CTL JOG/SHUTTLE  
MONI  
MONI  
L
R
BANK  
D-STOP  
ROLL  
2
–30  
–30  
2
–40  
–40  
2
4
1
59.94i  
2
3
4
DOLBY NR  
P
Press the SET function button to define the changed  
setting.  
R/P LEVEL CTL  
VAR  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
LEVEL  
TCG SET  
PRESET  
00:26:23:09  
001: P–ROLL TIME  
HOME  
5
s
SHIFT  
REC INHI  
ON  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
PAUSE  
PHONES  
OFF  
PAGE  
KEY INHI  
To change the other items, repeat steps 1 through 5.  
ON  
HOME  
OFF  
STANDBY  
To interrupt setting  
Press the EXIT function button before pressing the SET  
function button in step 5.  
SHIFT button  
MULTI CONTROL button  
To return to the previous step  
Press the RETURN function button.  
1
Press the MENU button.  
The currently selected setup menu item appears in the  
time data display area.  
Resetting the menu settings to their  
factory default values (menu item B20)  
To reset the current active menu settings to their factory  
default values, proceed as follows.  
SELECT  
UP  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
DOWN  
SET  
Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to display setup  
menu item B20.  
EXIT  
00:26:23:09  
001: P–ROLL TIME – 5 s  
3
4
Press the SELECT function button to select the  
displayed setup menu item B20.  
SETUP M  
Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to set B20 to ON,  
and press the SET function button.  
2
3
Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to display a desired  
item.  
The current active menu settings are reset to their  
factory default settings.  
Press the UP or DOWN function button changes the  
displayed item by 100 units.  
5
Press the SET function button.  
This saves the menu settings.  
Press the SELECT function button to select the  
displayed item.  
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BANK 1 or B02 RECALL SETUP BANK 2 to ON, then  
press the SET function button.  
Switching the system frequency (menu  
item 013)  
To switch the system frequency, proceed as follows.  
Recall (B01)  
Note  
Current active  
Menu bank 1  
menu settings  
• Before carrying out this operation, consult the person  
responsible for system installation.  
Save (B11)  
• When the unit is used in 50i mode, only an analog tape  
can be played back in the simple playback mode.  
Recall (B02)  
Save (B12)  
Menu bank 2  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to display setup  
menu item 013.  
3
4
Press the SELECT function button to select the  
displayed setup menu item 013.  
Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob or press the – or +  
function button to display PUSH SET.  
5
6
Press the SET function button.  
Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob or press the – or +  
function button to select the system frequency.  
7
8
Press the SET function button.  
TURN OFF/ON POWER!! appears.  
Turn the power OFF.  
When the power is turned next, the unit operates in the  
selected mode.  
9-2-3 Menu Bank Operations (menu  
items B01 to B12)  
This unit allows menu settings to be saved in menu banks.  
Saved sets of menu settings can be recalled for use as  
required. The current active setup menu settings as well as  
settings saved in menu banks are stored in separate storage  
areas for 50i and 59.94i modes.  
Saving the current active menu settings  
Set menu items B11 SAVE SETUP BANK 1 or B12 SAVE  
SETUP BANK 2 to ON, depending on which of the menu  
banks you wish to save in, then press the SET function  
button.  
Recalling settings from a menu bank  
When recalling the settings saved in menu banks 1 or 2, set  
the corresponding menu items B01 RECALL SETUP  
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9-3 Items in the Basic Setup Menu  
The basic setup menu contains the following items.  
In the Settings column of the table, the factory setting is  
indicated by enclosing parenthesis.  
Item  
number  
Item name  
Settings  
001  
PREROLL TIME  
0S~[5S]~30S: Set the preroll time to between 0 and 30 seconds.  
A preroll time of at least 5 seconds is recommended when using this unit for editing.  
a)  
CHARACTER  
H-POSITION  
Adjust the horizontal screen position of the character information output from the  
COMPOSITE OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors, and  
SDI OUT 2 (SUPER) connector for superimposed display on the monitor.  
00~[1E]~3C (59.94i, 29.97PsF mode)/00~[1B]~36 (50i, 25PsF, 24PsF, 23.98PsF  
mode): The hexadecimal value 00 is for the far left of the screen and increasing the  
value moves the position of the characters to the right.  
002  
a)  
CHARACTER  
V-POSITION  
Adjust the vertical screen position of the first line of the character information output  
from the COMPOSITE OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER)  
connectors, and SDI OUT 2 (SUPER) connector for superimposed display on the  
monitor.  
003  
00~[59]~73 (59.94i, 29.97PsF mode)/00~[70]~8A (50i, 25PsF, 24PsF, 23.98PsF  
mode): The hexadecimal value 00 is for the top of the screen and increasing the  
value lowers the position of the characters.  
Note  
When displaying timecode, there is a slight time delay. Therefore, when creating a tape  
for off-line editing, the information inserted in the upper half of the screen may be  
delayed by one frame.  
004  
005  
SYNCHRONIZE  
When editing using this unit as a controller and an external VTR connected to this unit  
via a 9-pin remote control cable, this item determines whether or not to operate the two  
units in phase synchronization.  
OFF: Do not operate in phase synchronization.  
[ON]: Operate in phase synchronization.  
DISPLAY INFORMATION Determines the kind of character information to be output from the COMPOSITE OUT 2  
SELECT  
(SUPER) connector, HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors, and SDI OUT 2 (SUPER)  
connector when CHARACTR on the HOME page of the function menu is set to ON.  
[T&STA]: Time data display information and the status of the unit  
T&UB: Time data display information and the user bit  
T&CTL: Time data display information and CTL  
T&T: Time data display information and timecode (LTC or VITC)  
TIME: Time data display information only  
If there is an overlap between the setting for this item and the setting for the front panel,  
it is automatically avoided. For example, if CTL is selected on the front panel and this  
menu item setting is T&CTL, then CTL and LTC are output.  
006  
LOCAL FUNCTION  
ENABLE  
Determines which buttons on the front panel are enabled when this unit is controlled  
from external equipment.  
DIS: All buttons and switches other than DISPLAY and PAGE buttons are disabled.  
[S&E&F]: Only the STOP button, EJECT button, and function buttons are enabled.  
ENA: All buttons and switches are enabled.  
007  
008  
TAPE TIMER DISPLAY  
Determines whether to display the CTL count in 12-hour mode or 24-hour mode.  
[+-12H]: 12-hour mode  
24H: 24-hour mode  
MONITORING  
SELECTION FOR  
VTR-TO-VTR EDIT  
For recorder-player editing with only one monitor connected to the recorder, determines  
whether the recorder is forced into E-E mode when R/P on the P5 EDIT page of the  
function menu is set to PLAYER to view the player’s playback signals on the monitor.  
[MANU]: Do not force the recorder into E-E mode.  
AUTO: Force the recorder into E-E mode.  
Items in the Basic Setup Menu  
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Item  
number  
Item name  
Settings  
a)  
CHARACTER TYPE  
Determines the type of characters such as timecode output from the COMPOSITE OUT  
2 (SUPER) connector, HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connector, and SDI OUT 2 (SUPER)  
connector for superimposed display on the monitor.  
[WHITE]: White letters on a black background  
009  
BLACK: Black letters on a white background  
W/OUT: White letters with black outline  
B/OUT: Black letters with white outline  
a)  
CHARACTER V-SIZE  
Determines the vertical size of characters such as timecode output from COMPOSITE  
OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors, and SDI OUT 2  
(SUPER) connector for superimposed display on the monitor.  
[×1]: Standard size  
011  
×2: 2 times standard size  
012  
CONDITION DISPLAY ON Determines whether the channel condition is superimposed on the superimposed  
VIDEO MONITOR  
characters.  
[DIS]: Not displayed  
ENA: Displayed  
To display  
The channel condition is displayed below the timer or status display.  
Example) V-A-  
A character following V indicates the status of the video channel on the rotary head.  
A character following A indicates the status of the audio channel on the rotary head.  
Character pattern  
–: Good  
*: Not good  
x: Bad  
013  
SYSTEM FREQUENCY  
SELECT  
Specify whether to enable switching of the system frequency between 59.94i, 50i,  
29.97PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF, and 23.98PsF.  
[OFF]: Disable switching.  
ON: Enable switching.  
When ON is selected, the menu display changes to allow switching of the setting  
between 59.94i, 50i, 29.97PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF, and 23.98PsF.  
For the procedure for switching the system frequency, see “ Switching the system  
Notes  
• For the basic and extended setup menus, separate settings are saved for 59.94i,  
29.97PsF mode, 50i, 25PsF mode, and 24PsF, 23.98PsF mode. When you switch  
systems, all menu items change to the settings established in the new system. (The  
settings are different from those for the mode before switching.)  
• When the unit is used in 50i, 29.97PsF mode, analog tape can only be played back in  
the simple playback mode.  
014  
SEQUENTIAL RECORD  
MODE  
Selects the method for sequential recording using two HDW-S280 units.  
[OFF]: No sequential recording  
REPL: For one time sequential recording. Every time a sequential recording ends,  
replace a cassette.  
OVER: For repeated sequential recording by overwriting. (No cassette replacement)  
028  
029  
033  
HD CHARACTER  
Sets whether character information is superimposed or not to the video signal output  
from the HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors.  
[OFF]: Not superimposed  
F-KEY: Depending on the setting for the function menu.  
STORED OWNERSHIP  
Select whether or not to set the Stored Ownership UMID item.  
[OFF]: Do not set.  
ON: Set.  
To set Stored Ownership, see “ Setting Stored Ownership” on page 56.  
BATTERY END VOLTAGE Sets the voltage to shut down the unit in the battery operation. The battery near end  
indicator flashes at +0.7 V of the set voltage.  
[10.5V]~13.5V: 10.5 V to 13.5 V in 0.5 V unit.  
B01  
B02  
B11  
RECALL SETUP BANK 1 Set to ON to recall menu settings from menu bank 1.  
RECALL SETUP BANK 2 Set to ON to recall menu settings from menu bank 2.  
SAVE SETUP BANK 1  
Set to ON to save current active menu settings to menu bank 1.  
Items in the Basic Setup Menu  
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Item  
number  
Item name  
Settings  
B12  
B20  
SAVE SETUP BANK 2  
Set to ON to save current active menu settings to menu bank 2.  
RESET CURRENT  
SETUP  
Set to ON to reset current active menu settings to factory default values.  
a) To set items 002, 003, 009, and 011, watch the monitor and adjust to the  
desired status.  
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9-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu  
The expanded setup menu contains the following items.  
In the Settings column of the table, the factory setting is  
Note  
indicated by enclosing parenthesis.  
Items 900 to 999 are not applicable in 24PsF/23.98PsF  
mode.  
Items 100 to 199: Settings for the front panel  
Settings  
Item  
number  
Item name  
101  
SELECTION FOR  
SEARCH DIAL ENABLE  
Select how the unit enters the search mode.  
DIAL: Turning the search dial switches to search mode at all times except during  
recording/editing.  
[KEY]: The JOG/SHUTTLE button must be pressed to switch to search mode.  
104  
AUDIO MUTING TIME  
Select the length of time for which audio muting occurs when the unit switches to  
playback either from stopped or from still playback in the search mode. (for Betacam or  
Betacam SP playback only)  
[OFF]: Set the audio muting time to zero (i.e. no muting).  
0.1S to 1.0S: Set the audio muting time from 0.1 second to 1.0 second, in 0.1-second  
increments.  
105  
REFERENCE SYSTEM  
ALARM  
Select whether or not to display a warning when the video/audio reference signal  
selected by OUT REF on the P2 VIDEO page of the function menu, is not supplied or is  
out of phase with the input video signal.  
OFF: No warning.  
[ON]: Flash the STOP button as a warning.  
107  
108  
REC INHIBIT LAMP  
FLASHING  
Select whether or not to flash the REC INHI indicator when the erasure prevention plug  
on the cassette is pressed in.  
[OFF]: Do not flash the REC INHI indicator.  
ON: Flash the REC INHI indicator.  
AUTO EE SELECT  
When a cassette is inserted and PB/EE on the HOME page of the function menu is set  
to EE, select the VTR modes in which input video and audio signals are automatically  
handled in E-E mode.  
[S/F/R]: In STOP/EJECT/F.FWD/REW modes  
STOP: In STOP/EJECT modes  
109  
FORCED EE WHEN TAPE During tape threading and unthreading, and when no cassette is inserted, select  
UNTHREAD  
whether the setting for PB/EE on the HOME page of the function menu controls the PB/  
EE setting for output signals.  
OFF: Control by the function menu item PB/EE  
[ON]: No control (always E-E signal)  
114  
118  
AUDIO MONITOR  
OUTPUT LEVEL  
Select whether the signal output from the AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT connectors on  
the rear panel is adjustable with the LEVEL adjustment knob on the front panel.  
VAR: Adjustable  
[FIXED]: Not adjustable  
KEY INHIBIT SWITCH  
EFFECTIVE AREA  
Select which switches and buttons can be operated when the KEY INHI switch on the  
front panel is set to ON. The following sub-items control different sets of switches and  
buttons independently.  
Sub-item  
1
2
3
REMOTE SELECT  
FUNCTION-KEY  
MODE CONTROL  
Select whether the REMOTE button on the front panel is enabled.  
[DIS]: Disabled  
ENA: Enabled  
Select whether the function buttons on the front panel are enabled.  
[DIS]: Disabled  
ENA: Enabled  
Select whether the operative buttons and switches on the front panel are enabled.  
[DIS]: Disabled  
ENA: Enabled (except the REMOTE button and function buttons)  
Items in the Extended Setup Menu  
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Item  
number  
Item name  
Settings  
120  
CTL LOCK IN SHTL  
Select whether the tape transport should be phase-locked to the CTL signal during  
playback in shuttle mode.  
OFF: Not phase-locked  
[ON]: Phase-locked  
125  
AUTO REWIND  
Select whether to rewind the tape automatically when recording or playback reaches  
the end of a tape.  
DIS: Do not rewind the tape automatically.  
[ENA]: Rewind the tape automatically.  
130  
137  
TIMER DISPLAY DIMMER Set the brightness of the display window.  
CONTROL 100% [75%] 50% OFF  
TRACKING CONTROL VIA Select whether the search dial is enabled for tracking control.  
JOG/SHUTTLE DIAL  
[OFF]: Disabled the tracking control  
ON: Enabled the tracking control during playback  
138  
STOP CODE FUNCTION  
Set for detection of the stop code, and recording to a tape.  
Note  
This is enabled in 59.94i, 29.97PsF mode only.  
Sub-item  
1
STOP ADJUST  
Adjust the position to stop the tape when the stop code is detected.  
[0F] to 30F  
2
REC ADJUST  
Adjust the position to record the stop code.  
1SEC to [3SEC] to 5SEC  
a)  
AREA MARKER  
REW SPEED  
Select whether the down-converted SD output signal is displayed in the display window  
or not or whether the down-convert mode or up-convert mode is displayed in the display  
window or not.  
[OFF]: Not displayed  
ON: Displayed  
140  
144  
[MAX]: The tape runs with pinch roller disengaged in rewind mode. This setting  
enables high-speed rewinding the tape.  
LIMIT: The tape runs with pinch roller engaged in rewind mode. This setting enables  
quick changeover between the rewind mode and the other mode.  
145  
147  
MODE KEY ENABLE  
DURING RECORDING  
Set the mode buttons enabled during recording.  
[ENA]: All mode buttons are enabled.  
S&P: Only the STOP and PAUSE buttons are enabled.  
AUTO CTL RESET  
Select whether the CTL signal is to be automatically reset upon the tape ejection.  
OFF: Not reset the CTL signal  
[ON]: Reset the CTL signal  
a) Not applicable in 24PsF/23.98PsF mode  
Items 200 to 299: Settings for the remote control interface  
Settings  
Item  
number  
Item name  
201  
PARA RUN  
Select whether or not to use synchronized operation for two or more VTRs.  
[DIS]: No synchronized operation  
ENA: Use synchronized operation  
Note  
To use synchronized operation for two or more VTRs, set item 201 to ENA on all of the  
VTRs.  
a)  
VIDEO REMOTE  
CONTROL SELECT  
Make settings for the control from the HKDV-900 connected to the VIDEO CONTROL  
connector (9-pin). Select whether to control the up-converter or down-converter when  
controlling the image enhancer.  
212  
[DOWN]: Control the down-converter.  
UP: Control the up-converter.  
U&D: Control both the up-converter and down-converter.  
Note  
Turning the SETUP dial with the D2 button held down on the HKDV-900 controls the  
value corresponding to setup menu item 718 (SETUP LEVEL).  
Items in the Extended Setup Menu  
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Item  
number  
Item name  
Settings  
214  
REMOTE INTERFACE  
Select a device which remotely controls this unit.  
[9PIN]: A device connected to the REMOTE 9P connector  
SDI:A device connected to the HD SDI connector  
a) Not applicable in 24PsF/23.98PsF mode  
Items 300 to 399: Settings for editing  
Settings  
Item  
number  
Item name  
305  
SYNC GRADE  
When editing in phase-synchronized mode with menu item 004 set to ON, select the  
target phase synchronization accuracy.  
[ACCUR]: 0 frame accuracy  
ROUGH: 1 frame accuracy  
307  
AUTO-DELETION FOR  
INCONSISTENT DATA  
Select what happens when an erroneous edit point is set.  
[MANU]: A warning is given by flashing the DELETE indicator on the P5 EDIT page of  
the function menu. Delete an unnecessary edit point, or set it correctly.  
NEG&E: When inconsistent edit points are set, such as when an OUT point is before an  
IN point, or when too many edit points are specified, the previously set edit point is  
deleted.  
NEG: When inconsistent edit points are set, such as when an OUT point is before an IN  
point, the previously set edit point is deleted. When more edit points than necessary  
are specified, the DELETE indicator flashes to give a warning.  
Note  
Pressing the function button corresponding to an edit point to be deleted and the  
DELETE function button simultaneously deletes the edit point. If an erroneous edit point  
is set (the DELETE indicator is flashing), editing is not executed.  
309  
SERVO/AV REFERENCE Select the servo reference signal.  
SEL  
[AUTO1]: During recording, the input video signal is used as the servo reference signal.  
During playback, the signal selected by OUT REF on the P2 VIDEO page of the  
function menu is used as the servo reference signal. If the signal selected by the  
OUT REF setting is not connected, an internal reference signal is used.  
AUTO2: When OUT REF on the P2 VIDEO page of the function menu is set to REF, and  
ASSEMBLE on the HOME page of the function menu is set to ON, the reference  
signal for video/audio signal processing is locked to the input video signal.  
EXT: The servo reference signal is forced to be an external reference video input.  
318  
326  
EDIT RETRY  
For two-VTR editing, set when this unit is used as the recorder. Selects the operation if  
the recorder was not synchronized in time.  
OFF: Editing is not carried out, and the unit stops.  
[ON]: The editing is automatically retried (up to twice).  
AUTOMATIC IN ENTRY  
AFTER AUTOEDIT  
Select whether or not to automatically set the OUT point of the previous edit as the next  
IN point at the end of an automatic edit.  
[OFF]: No automatic setting  
R: Set recorder IN point automatically.  
R & P: Set recorder IN point automatically, and also player IN point in two-VTR editing.  
334  
EE REFERENCE  
CONTROL  
Sets the method to select the reference video signal in E-E mode.  
[NORMAL]: Select according to the table in “3-5 Setting Reference Video Signals” on  
INPUT: Select an input video signal in E-E mode. In other cases, Select according to the  
Items in the Extended Setup Menu  
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Items 400 to 499: Settings for preroll  
Settings  
FUNCTION MODEAFTER Select the state that the unit goes into after a cuing-up operation.  
Item  
Item name  
number  
401  
CUEUP  
[STOP]: Stop (the stop mode)  
STILL: Still playback (in search mode)  
Note  
When controlling this unit from an editor with the standard constants set, select STOP.  
402  
403  
405  
TIME REFERENCE FOR When prerolling a tape with timecode discontinuity, select whether or not to use CTL  
PREROLL  
pulses to count timecode from before a discontinuity.  
[CTL]: Use CTL pulses to count timecode.  
TC: Do not use CTL pulses to count timecode.  
AUTOMATIC PREROLL  
REFERENCE ENTRY  
Select whether or not the IN point is automatically set by pressing the PREROLL button,  
when the IN point is not set before starting preroll.  
[DIS]: IN point is not set automatically.  
ENA: IN point is set automatically.  
CUEUP BY CTL  
Select the tape transport mode when cuing. This setting is valid only when CTL/TC on  
the HOME page of the function menu is set to CTL.  
[CAP]: During cuing up, the tape transport is in the pinch ON state (maximum tape  
speed 10 times normal).  
REEL: During cuing up, the tape transport is in the pinch OFF state. As the tape  
approaches the cue up point and the tape speed drops, the tape transport switches  
a)  
to the pinch ON state.  
To give priority to editing accuracy, select CAP.  
a) When controlling with an editor such as a BVE-2000, select REEL for  
quick cueup.  
Items 500 to 599: Settings for tape protection  
Settings  
Item  
number  
Item name  
501  
STILL TIMER  
Select the time delay from the tape transport stopping (either the stop mode or the still  
playback mode in search mode) until the unit automatically switches to the tape  
protection mode, in order to protect the video heads and the tape.  
0.5S to [8M] to 30M: Set the value in the range 0.5 seconds to 30 minutes.  
502  
TAPE PROTECTION  
MODE FROM SEARCH  
Select the operation of the protection mode to protect the video heads and tape when in  
the still playback mode in search mode (jog/shuttle).  
[STEP]: Step forward at 0.2 time of the normal speed for 0.2 second.  
STDBY: Switch to Standby OFF mode (the unit not on standby).  
T.REL: Switch to tension release mode (the tape tension slackened).  
503  
TAPE PROTECTION  
MODE FROM STOP  
Select the operation of the protection mode to protect the video heads and tape when  
stopped (the stop mode).  
[STDBY]: Switch to Standby OFF mode (the unit not on standby).  
T.REL: Switch to tension release mode (the tape tension slackened).  
STEP: Step forward at 0.2 time of the normal speed for 0.2 second.  
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Items 600 to 699: Settings for a timecode generator  
Settings  
Item  
number  
Item name  
a)  
VITC POSITION SEL-1  
In 59.94i/29.97PsF mode  
Select a line to insert the VITC in. (For SD output)  
12H to [16H] to 20H: Select any line from 12 to 20.  
601  
Note  
You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two places, set both items  
601 and 602.  
In 50i/25PsF mode  
Select a line to insert the VITC in. (For SD output)  
9H to [19H] to 22H: Select any line from 9 to 22.  
Note  
You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two places, set both items  
601 and 602.  
a)  
VITC POSITION SEL-2  
In 59.94i/29.97PsF mode  
Select a line to insert the VITC in. (For SD output)  
12H to [18H] to 20H: Select any line from 12 to 20.  
602  
Note  
You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two places, set both items  
601 and 602.  
In 50i/25PsF mode  
Select a line to insert the VITC in. (For SD output)  
9H to [21H] to 22H: Select any line from 9 to 22.  
Note  
You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two places, set both items  
601 and 602.  
603  
ID CODE PRESET  
Select whether or not to set the ID code.  
[OFF]: Do not set the ID code.  
ON: Set the ID code.  
To set the ID code:  
Display this item in the display window, and press the SET function button. The ID code  
setting mode is obtained. Select the digit to be set by pressing the T or t function  
button. When you select all digits, set the SET function button again. The ID code is  
stored and the ID code setting mode is terminated.  
604  
605  
ID CODE SW  
Select whether or not to record the ID code set using item 603 in the user bits.  
[OFF]: Record the normal data in the user bits.  
ON: Record the ID code in the user bits.  
TCG REGEN MODE  
Select the signal to be regenerated when the timecode generator is in the regeneration  
mode (when the PRST/RGN on the P4 TC page of the function menu is set to LTC or  
VITC).  
[TC&UB]: Both the timecode and user bits are regenerated.  
TC: Only the timecode is regenerated.  
UB: Only the user bits are regenerated.  
606  
607  
TC OUTPUT SIGNAL IN  
REGEN MODE  
Select the signal output from the TIME CODE OUT connector during normal (x1) speed  
playback.  
[TAPE]: During tape playback, the playback timecode signal is output without  
regeneration.  
REGEN: The playback timecode is output after regeneration.  
U-BIT BINARY GROUP  
FLAG  
Select the user bits to be used in the timecode generated by the timecode generator.  
[000]: Character set not specified  
001: 8-bit characters compliant with ISO 646 and ISO 2022  
010: Undefined  
011: Undefined  
100: Undefined  
101: SMPTE 262M page/line multiplex system  
110: Undefined  
111: Undefined  
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Item  
number  
Item name  
Settings  
608  
PHASE CORRECTION  
Select whether or not to carry out phase correction control on the LTC generated by the  
timecode generator.  
[OFF]: No control  
ON: Carry out control  
610  
REGEN CONTROL MODE Select whether or not the timecode is automatically regenerated.  
AE&PR: In automatic editing in assemble mode or back space editing with this unit as  
the recorder, regardless of the settings of TCG and PRST/RGN on the P4 TC page  
of the function menu, the timecode generator regenerates according to the  
timecode on the tape.  
MANU: Regardless of whether this unit is the recorder or player, the timecode  
generator operates in accordance with the settings of TCG and PRST/RGN on the  
P4 TC page in function menu.  
[FULL]: Whether local or remote and regardless of the settings of TCG and PRST/  
RGN on the P4 TC page in function menu, when ASSEMBLE on the HOME page is  
set to ON or when back space editing is to be performed, the timecode generator  
regenerates according to the timecode played back from the tape.  
614  
FIRST EDIT TC  
In First Edit mode, select whether or not to set the timecode value for the start when  
creating the base tape for editing. When this is set to ON, set the start timecode value.  
For setting the start timecode, see setup menu item 603 on page 70.  
[OFF]: Do not set.  
ON: Set.  
615  
617  
FIRST EDIT HEADER  
Set the number of seconds before the timecode value set by setup menu item 614 at  
which the recording starts.  
10S to [20S] to 30S: Set value in this range, in increments of 1 second  
LTC OUTPUT PHASE  
SELECT  
Set the output phase of timecode signals (LTC).  
[TCG/R]: Output the playback timecode signal during playback. When the edit preset  
function is on or when recording, output the timecode signal generated by the  
internal timecode generator.  
INPUT: Use the same phase as the input video.  
OUTPUT: Use the same phase as the output video.  
AUTO: Use the same phase as the input video when editing, and use the same phase  
as the output video at other times (playback, recording, etc.).  
a)  
UPCONV EMBEDDED  
VITC  
Select the source timecode for HD-SDI embedded VITC which is output after subjected  
to up-conversion during playback of SD-format tape.  
618  
[VITC]: Select VITC recorded on SD-format tape.  
LTC: Select LTC recorded on SD-format tape.  
b)  
TC CONVERT 24F c 25F  
Select whether to convert playback timecode to 25F timecode during playback of tape  
620  
(in 50i or 25PsF mode only) recorded in 24PsF or 23.98PsF mode.  
[OFF]: Do not convert timecode.  
ON: Convert timecode.  
TC CONVERT 25F c 24F  
Select whether to convert playback timecode to 24F timecode during playback of tape  
(in24PsF, 23.98PsF mode recorded in 25i or 25PsF mode.  
only)  
[OFF]: Do not convert timecode.  
ON: Convert timecode.  
b)  
24F STARTING TC SEL (in Select whether the 24F starting timecode is set or not for timecode conversion from  
621  
50i or 25PsF mode only)  
24F to 25F.  
[OFF]: Do not set the starting timecode.  
ON: Set the starting timecode.  
To set the 24F starting timecode  
Press the F5 (SET) button with this menu item displayed in the menu display to enter  
the starting timecode setting mode. You can then set the user starting timecode digit by  
digit using the F3 (C) button and F4 (c) buttons for digit selection. When all required  
digits have been set correctly, press the F5 (SET) button again to save the starting  
timecode and exit from the ID code setting mode.  
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Item  
number  
Item name  
Settings  
25F STARTING TC SEL (in Select whether the 25F starting timecode is set or not for timecode conversion from  
24PsF, 23.98PsF mode  
only)  
25F to 24F.  
[OFF]: Do not set the starting timecode.  
ON: Set the starting timecode.  
To set the 25F starting timecode  
Press the F5 (SET) button with this menu item displayed in the menu display to enter  
the starting timecode setting mode. You can then set the user starting timecode digit by  
digit using the F3 (C) button and F4 (c) buttons for digit selection. When all required  
digits have been set correctly, press the F5 (SET) button again to save the starting  
b)  
24F JUMPING TC SEL (in Select one of the following setting for timecode conversion from 24F to 25F.  
622  
50i or 25PsF mode only)  
[–3H]: Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC –3H”  
–2H: Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC –2H”  
–1H: Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC –1H”  
+1H: Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC +1H”  
+2H: Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC +2H”  
+3H: Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC +3H”  
0H: Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC –1 frame”  
25F JUMPING TC SEL (in Select one of the following setting for timecode conversion from 25F to 24F.  
24PsF, 23.98PsF mode  
only)  
[–3H]: Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC –3H”  
–2H: Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC –2H”  
–1H: Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC –1H”  
+1H: Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC +1H”  
+2H: Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC +2H”  
+3H: Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC +3H”  
0H: Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC –1 frame”  
630  
631  
SEARCH TYPE SELECT  
[ALL]: Searching for all shot mark in index search operation  
REC: Searching for rec start mark in index search operation  
SHOT 1: Searching for shot mark 1 in index search operation  
SHOT 2: Searching for shot mark 2 in index search operation  
POST: Searching for post mark in index search operation  
c)  
STOP : Searching for the stop code in index search operation  
REC START MARK MODE  
Sub item  
1
2
3
CRASH REC  
ASSEMBLE  
PAUSE REC  
[OFF]: Not recording the rec start mark  
ON: Recording the rec start mark in normal recording.  
[OFF]: Not recording the rec start mark  
ON: Recording the rec start mark in assemble editing.  
[OFF]: Not recording the rec start mark  
ON: Recording the rec start mark in back space editing.  
651  
UMID OUTPUT  
Select UMID data output.  
[OFF]: Do not output UMID.  
BASIC: Output Basic UMID.  
EXTND: Output Extended UMID.  
Note  
Even if EXTENDED is selected, Basic UMID is output if Basic UMID is recorded on the  
tape being played back.  
653  
654  
UMID HD VANC LINE  
Specify the HD SDI signal VANC line into which the UMID should be inserted.  
9H to [17H] to 20H  
Note  
The output VANC line during playback follows the setting for recording.  
UMID GENERATE  
METHOD  
Select the Instance No. generation method when the UMID is inherited.  
[16BIT]: Copy No. + 16-bit random number  
24BIT: 24-bit random number  
Note  
When menu item 656 is set to NEW (an Instance Number indicating that this is the  
original is generated), the same value (all zeros) is generated regardless of which of  
the above methods is selected.  
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Item  
number  
Item name  
Settings  
655  
UMID RECORDING  
Select the UMID type to be recorded to tape.  
[OFF]: Do not record UMID.  
BASIC: Record Basic UMID.  
EXTND: Record Extended UMID.  
656  
MATERIAL NO.  
Select whether to inherit the UMID in the input signal when recording a UMID.  
[INPUT]: Inherit the UMID in the input signal, if it is present.  
•Even when INPUT is selected, a new UMID is generated if the input signal does  
not contain UMID data (the same behavior as when NEW is selected).  
•When recording with inherited data, the Instance Number is newly generated  
according to menu item 654, changing to a value that indicates that “this is a  
copy.”  
•When the UMID in the input signal is a Basic UMID, a Basic UMID is recorded,  
even if menu item 655 is set to EXTENDED.  
•When the UMID in the input signal is an Extended UMID, the recorded UMID  
follows the setting for setup menu item 655.  
NEW: Generate a new UMID, regardless of whether or not the input signal contains a  
UMID.  
•The Basic section does not change during recording.  
•An Instance Number indicating that “this is the original” is generated.  
•The Source Pack Date/Time (when) changes with each frame.  
•The Source Pack Spatial Co-ordinates (where) are not recorded.  
•The Source Pack Stored Ownership (who) can be set. (See “ Setting Stored  
a) Not applicable in 24/23.98PsF mode  
b) Not applicable in 59.94i/29.97PsF mode  
c) Applicable in 59.94i/29.97PsF mode only  
Items 700 to799: Settings for video control  
Settings  
Item  
number  
Item name  
a)  
BLANK LINE SELECT  
Sub-Item  
Switch blanking on or off for individual lines in the vertical blanking interval of the SD  
video signal. The Y/C signal and odd/even fields are blanked simultaneously.  
[- - -]: Specify the blanking for each line separately.  
BLANK: Regardless of the setting for other sub-items, blank all lines which can be  
specified in this menu item.  
703  
0
ALL LINE  
THROU: Regardless of the setting for other sub-items, switch off blanking for all lines  
which can be specified in this menu item.  
In 59.94i/29.97PsF mode  
12 LINE12  
to to  
20 LINE20  
Specify blanking for lines 12 to 20.  
[BLANK]: Carry out blanking.  
THROU: Switch off blanking.  
21 LINE 21  
Specify blanking for lines 21.  
[BLANK]: Carry out blanking.  
HALF: Carry out half-blanking.  
THROU: Switch off blanking.  
In 50i/25PsF mode  
9
LINE 9  
Specify blanking for lines 9 to 22.  
[BLANK]: Carry out blanking.  
THROU: Switch off blanking.  
to to  
22 LINE 22  
23 LINE 23  
[HALF]: Carry out half-blanking.  
THROU: Switch off blanking.  
a)  
EDGE SUBCARRIER  
REDUCER MODE  
During playback of an SD tape, in the playback circuit the edge subcarrier reducer  
(ESR) is automatically switched on or off according to the VTR operation. When playing  
an SD tape with a Non-Standard signal recorded, for example, if the color edges are not  
as good as with a proper signal, the ESR can be forced on.  
This item makes this selection.  
705  
[AUTO]: ESR is switched on and off automatically.  
ON: ESR operation is forced on.  
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Item  
number  
Item name  
Settings  
710  
INTERNAL VIDEO SIGNAL Select the test signal to be generated by the internal test signal generator.  
GENERATOR  
OFF: No test signal is generated. (The VTR operates normally.)  
[CB75]: Color bar signal  
MLTBS: Multi-burst signal  
10STEP: 10-step signal  
PLSBR: Pulse and bar signal  
RAMP: Ramp signal  
BLACK: Black signal  
MCB: Multi color bar signal  
To generate the test signal, set this item other than OFF, and press the VIDEO IN  
function button for more than three seconds on the P2 VIDEO page of the function  
menu. VIDEO IN is set to SG, and a test signal is generated. Pressing the VIDEO IN  
function button again stops the generation of a test signal.  
713  
VIDEO SETUP  
Set the video setup amount to be removed from the Betacam playback signal and to be  
added to the composite output signal.  
REFERENCE LEVEL (in  
59.94i/29.97PsF mode  
only)  
Sub-Item  
0
MASTER LEVEL  
When BETACAM PB LEVEL and OUTPUT LEVEL is set to MASTER, the setup  
amount selected with this item is removed from the Betacam playback signal and  
added the same amount to the output signal.  
[0.0%], 7.5%  
1
2
BETACAM PB LEVEL [MASTER]: Set the Betacam playback signal to master.  
0.0%, 7.5%: Set the setup amount to be removed from the Betacam playback signal.  
OUTPUT LEVEL  
[MASTER]: Set the output signal to master.  
0.0%, 7.5%: Set the setup amount to be added to the output signal.  
a)  
VIDEO GAIN CONTROL  
Adjust the video output level of an SD output signal.  
0 to [800H] to B50H  
715  
a)  
CHROMA GAIN CONTROL Adjust the chroma output level of an SD output signal.  
716  
0 to [800H] to B50H  
a)  
CHROMA PHASE  
CONTROL  
Adjust the chroma phase of an SD output signal.  
0 to [80H] to FFH  
717  
a)  
SETUP LEVEL  
Adjust the SD setup level (black level) of an SD output signal.  
0 to [110H] to 220H  
718  
a)  
SYSTEM PHASE SYNC  
SYSTEM PHASE SC  
Y/C DELAY  
Adjust the sync phase of an SD output signal.  
0 to [80H] to FFH  
719  
a)  
Adjust the subcarrier phase of an SD output signal.  
[0] to 3FFH  
720  
a)  
For playback of an analog Betacam cassette, adjust the Y/C delay.  
0 to [800H] to FFFH  
721  
a)  
H BLANKING WIDTH  
Select the horizontal blanking width of the video output signal.  
[NARROW]: Digital blanking (narrow)  
WIDE: Analog blanking (wide)  
726  
When WIDE is selected, the horizontal blanking width complies with RS170A, and  
normally the blanking is widened and the image becomes narrower. It is recommended  
to select NARROW at the editing stage, then later, for broadcast transmission to select  
WIDE, to output a signal conforming to the standard.  
727  
728  
VIDEO EDIT PREVIEW  
SWITCHER  
Set the output phase for the video playback signal when ASSEMBLE on the HOME  
page of the function menu is set to ON.  
[INT]: The output phase of the video playback signal is the same as the output phase in  
E-E mode. Use this setting when editing with a single VTR, or when previewing  
while watching the VTR output signal.  
EXT: The output phase of the video playback signal is the same as the phase of an  
input video signal or external reference signal.  
OUTPUT SCH PHASE  
Adjust the subcarrier H phase.  
0 to [800H] to FFFH  
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number  
Item name  
Settings  
740  
741  
742  
743  
745  
746  
747  
MASTER LEVEL (HD)  
Adjust the high-definition video signal output from the HD SDI OUTPUT connector.  
This adjusts the Y, PB, and PR levels simultaneously.  
0.0% (0H) to [100% (800H)] to 141.3% (B4EH)  
Y LEVEL (HD)  
PB LEVEL (HD)  
PR LEVEL (HD)  
Adjust the Y level of the high-definition video signal output from the HD SDI OUTPUT  
connector.  
0.0% (0H) to [100% (800H)] to 141.3% (B4EH)  
Adjust the PB level of the high-definition video signal output from the HD SDI OUTPUT  
connector.  
0.0% (0H) to [100% (800H)] to 141.3% (B4EH)  
Adjust the PR level of the high-definition video signal output from the HD SDI OUTPUT  
connector.  
0.0% (0H) to [100% (800H)] to 141.3% (B4EH)  
SETUP (BLACK) LEVEL  
(HD)  
Adjust the setup level of the high-definition video signal output from the HD SDI  
OUTPUT connector.  
0 to [110H] to 220H  
SYNC PHASE (HD)  
FINE (HD)  
Control the H sync phase of the high-definition video signal output from the HD SDI  
OUTPUT connector according to the menu.  
0 to [80H] to FFH  
Fine control the H sync phase of the high-definition video signal output from the HD SDI  
OUTPUT connector according to the menu.  
[0] to 3FFH  
a) Not applicable in 24PsF/23.98PsF mode  
Note  
When you set setup menu items 715 through 718, 721, and  
740 through 747, set VID.PROC on the P1 PROCS page of  
the function menu to MENU. Then the video output control  
function on the front panel is disabled.  
Items 800 to 899: Settings for audio control  
Item  
number  
Item name  
Settings  
802  
DIGITAL AUDIO MUTING  
IN SHUTTLE MODE  
Set the digital audio muting conditions during shuttle playback.  
[OFF]: Not muted.  
CUEUP: Muted during cue-up or preroll operations.  
FULL: Muted in shuttle mode.  
SLOW: Muted, with the speed less than 0.2 time normal playback.  
807  
808  
AUDIO OUTPUT PHASE  
Select the output timing of digital audio playback signals (HD SDI, and SDI only). The  
reference position corresponds to a setting for 80H; when the setting is less than 80H,  
the output timing is advanced, and when it is higher than 80H, the output timing is  
delayed. (at 80H, 128 samples = approx. 2.7 ms, and 1 sample=approx. 20 µs)  
0 to [80] to FF: Setting in this range  
INTERNAL AUDIO SIGNAL Select the operation of the internal audio test signal generator.  
GENERATOR  
OFF: No operation  
SILNC: Silent signal  
[1KHZ]: At 1 kHz, 20 dB FS sine wave is supplied to all audio input channels.  
Note  
If the system frequency is set to 23.98PsF or 24 PsF, the frequency 1kHz is 4% lower.  
810  
AUDIO EDIT PREVIEW  
SWITCHER  
Set the output phase for the audio playback signal when ASSEMBLE is set to ON.  
[INT]: The audio playback signal output phase is the same as the output phase in E-E  
mode. Use this setting when editing with a single VTR, or when previewing while  
watching the VTR output signal.  
EXT: The audio playback signal output phase is the same as the phase of an input  
video signal or external reference video signal.  
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Item name  
Settings  
812  
AUDIO OUTPUT LEVEL  
Set the audio output level.  
[+4 dB] 0 dB –3 dB –20 dB  
Note  
20 dB is not displayed in the display window.  
a)  
NAU FLG PB  
Sub-item  
Controls the non-audio flag when the playback format is Betacam SX.  
823  
1
2
CH1/CH2  
CH3/CH4  
During Betacam SX playback, sets the non-audio flag of a digital audio output as  
follows.  
[OFF]: OFF (the data is audio)  
ON: ON (the data is non-audio)  
Notes  
• During playback of analog tapes, the non-audio flag is OFF regardless of the setting  
for this item.  
• In the HDCAM format, the non-audio flag follows the setting for maintenance menu  
item M372 during recording and in E-E mode. During playback, it follows the setting  
recorded on the tape.  
For details on the maintenance menu item M372, refer to the Maintenance Manual.  
824  
826  
ANALOG LINE OUTPUT  
SELECT  
Select audio channels output from the AUDIO OUTPUT connectors on the rear panel.  
[CH1/2]: Output the audio channels 1 and 2.  
CH3/4: Output the audio channels 3 and 4.  
AUDIO VOLUME SELECT Assign the audio channels to the REC LEVEL adjustment knobs and PB LEVEL  
adjustment knobs on the front panel.  
[CH1/2]: Assign the audio channels 1 and 2.  
CH3/4: Assign the audio channels 3 and 4.  
1(3)/2(4): Assign the audio channels 1/3 and 2/4.  
REC4: Assign the audio channels 1 to 4 for recording.  
PB4: Assign the audio channels 1 to 4 for playback.  
832  
833  
ANALOG AUDIO INPUT  
MODE  
Select the signal recorded on audio channels 3 and 4 when an analog audio input is  
selected.  
[OFF]: No recording  
PARA: Recording channel 1 on channel 3, and channel 2 on channel 4  
CUE AUDIO INPUT  
SELECT  
Select the digital audio channel recorded on cue channel.  
OFF: No recording  
CH1+2: Recording audio channels 1 and 2  
CH3+4: Recording audio channels 3 and 4  
[CH1]: Recording audio channel 1  
CH2: Recording audio channel 2  
834  
AUDIO INPUT LEVEL  
Sub-item  
Set the analog audio input.  
1
2
3
CH1  
[LINE]: line input  
MIC: microphone input  
CH2  
LINE LEVEL  
Set the line input level.  
[+4 dB] 0 dB –3 dB –20 dB  
835  
836  
CUE REC LEVEL ATT  
Set the recording level on the cue track.  
0 dB [–3 dB] –6 dB –9 dB –12 dB  
DIGITAL AUDIO MUTING  
IN FF/REW MODE  
Select whether the playback sound is muted in fast forward or rewind mode if the  
playback format is HDCAM or Betacam SX.  
OFF: The playback sound is not muted.  
[ON]: The playback sound is muted.  
a) Not applicable in 24PsF/23.98PsF mode  
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Items 900 to 999: Settings for digital processing  
Settings  
Item  
number  
Item name  
901  
VIDEO OUTPUT DATA  
Set the bit length for SD-SDI video output data.  
8bit: Set the bit length to 8 bits.  
[10bit]: Set the bit length to 10 bits.  
It is recommended that you select the optimal setting for the device to which you are  
going to connect this unit.  
920  
921  
SD-SDI RP188 ATC  
CONTROL  
Select whether or not to add information to the SDI output.  
OFF: Select whether to add (ON), or not (OFF).  
[ON]: Add RP-188 timecode data.  
ASPECT FLAG  
Add the 16:9/Squeeze identification signal specified by ARIB TR-B17 to the down-  
converted SD output when an HDCAM tape is played. When an SD tape is played,  
the 16:9/Squeeze identification signal is detected, and switching the up-converter  
mode is set.  
[OFF]: The 16:9/Squeeze identification signal is not added to the down-converted  
SD output from the HD signal. When an SD tape is played, the up-converter  
mode depends on the setting for setup menu item 950 independent of the  
existence of the identification signal on the tape.  
ON: The 16:9/Squeeze identification signal is added to the down-converted SD  
output in squeeze mode from the HD signal. When an SD tape is played, the  
identification signal on the tape is detected, and the up-converter mode is  
automatically selected. If the identification signal on the tape is not detected, the  
up-converter mode depends on the setting for setup menu item 950.  
930  
931  
DOWN CONVERTER MODE Select the down-converter mode.  
(DC)  
[CROP]: Select the edge-crop mode.  
L-BOX: Select the letter box mode.  
SQUEZ: Select the squeeze mode.  
DOWN CONVERTER  
LETTER BOX MODE (DC)  
Select the aspect ratio of the down-converter output when menu item 930 is set to  
LETTER BOX.  
[16:9]: Set the aspect ratio of the HD-SD converter output to 16:9.  
14:9: Set the aspect ratio of the HD-SD converter output to 14:9.  
13:9: Set the aspect ratio of the HD-SD converter output to 13:9.  
932  
H CROP POSITION (DC)  
Adjust the H-crop (the horizontal position when cropping in the edge crop mode) of  
the down converter output when menu item 930 is set to EDGE-CROP.  
–120 to [0] to 120  
934  
935  
936  
CROSS COLOR (DC)  
DETAIL GAIN (DC)  
LIMITER (DC)  
Adjust the down-converter cross color.  
0 to [8] to 15  
Adjust the down-converter image enhancer, the sharpness of edge emphasis.  
0 to [20H] to 7FH  
Adjust the down-converter image enhancer, the maximum detail level added to  
emphasize the original signal.  
0 to [20H] to 3FH  
937  
938  
939  
940  
CRISP THRESHOLD (DC)  
Adjust the down-converter image enhancer, the threshold amplitude at which low  
amplitude signals are not emphasized.  
[0] to FH  
LEVEL DEPEND  
THRESHOLD (DC)  
Adjust the down-converter image enhancer. Set the luminance range for edge  
enhancement.  
0 to [8] to FH  
H DETAIL FREQUENCY (DC) Adjust the down-converter image enhancer. Set the central frequency for edge  
enhancement.  
2.6MHz to 3.4MHz to [3.9MHz] to 4.6MHz  
H/V RATIO (DC)  
Adjust the down-converter image enhancer. Set the horizontal/vertical ratio for edge  
enhancement.  
0 to [3] to 7  
941  
942  
GAMMA LEVEL (DC)  
V FILTER SELECT  
Adjust the down-converter image enhancer, the slope of the correction curve.  
0 to [80H] to 100H  
Set the vertical interpolation filter coefficient for down-converter output.  
The vertical resolution increases as the setting grows larger.  
[1] to 3  
Items in the Extended Setup Menu  
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Item  
number  
Item name  
Settings  
943  
950  
CROSS COLOR CRISP  
Set the cross color crisp level for down-converter output.  
0 to [4] to FH  
UP CONVERTER MODE (UC) Select the up-converter mode.  
[CROP]: Select the edge-crop mode.  
L-BOX: Select the letter box mode.  
SQUEZ: Select the squeeze mode.  
951  
952  
953  
H CROP POSITION (UC)  
Adjust the H-crop (the horizontal position when inserting in the edge crop mode) of  
the up/down converter output when menu item 950 is set to EDGE-CROP.  
–120 to [0] to 120  
LETTER BOX POSITION  
(UC)  
Adjust the vertical position of the letter box mode cutout in up-converter output when  
LETTER BOX is selected in menu item 950.  
–120 to [0] to 120  
UP CONVERTER PROCESS Select the original picture to use when converting SD to HD.  
SELECT  
FIELD: Use a field picture.  
FRAME: Use a frame picture.  
[ADAPT] (standard mode): Set the ratio of converting from frames or fields to the  
standard ratio when up-converting.  
ADAP2 (still picture priority mode): Set the ratio of converting from frames higher  
when up-converting.  
ADAP3 (motion priority mode): Set the ratio of converting from fields higher when  
up-converting.  
954  
955  
DETAIL GAIN (UC)  
LIMITTER (UC)  
Adjust the up-converter image enhancer, the sharpness of edge emphasis.  
0 to [40H] to 7FH  
Adjust the up-converter image enhancer, the maximum detail level added to  
emphasize the original signal.  
0 to [20H] to 3FH  
956  
957  
958  
CRISP THRESHOLD (UC)  
Adjust the up-converter image enhancer. Set the threshold amplitude at which low  
amplitude signals are not emphasized.  
0 to [8] to FH  
LEVEL DEPEND  
THRESHOLD (UC)  
Adjust the up-converter image enhancer. Set the luminance range for edge  
enhancement.  
0 to [8] to FH  
H DETAIL FREQUENCY (UC) Adjust the up-converter image enhancer. Set the central frequency and frequency  
characteristic for edge enhancement.  
3.2MHz: 3.2 MHz 1.1 MHz  
4.5MHz: 4.5 MHz 1.4 MHz  
[5.0MHz]: 5.0 MHz 0.7 MHz  
4.0MHz: 4.0 MHz 2.0 MHz  
959  
H/V RATIO (UC)  
Adjust the up-converter image enhancer. Set the horizontal/vertical ratio for edge  
enhancement.  
0 to [3] to 7  
960  
961  
GAMMA LEVEL (UC)  
Adjust the up-converter image enhancer, the slope of the correction curve.  
0 to [80H] to 100H  
BACKGROUND COLOR (UC) Set the color of the background (no material part) when up-converting.  
Sub-item  
1
BG COLOR  
Set the color.  
[BLACK]: Black  
GRAY: Gray  
BLUE: Blue  
TABLE: Use the TABLE settings.  
2
3
4
Y TABLE  
Adjust the Y level of the background.  
[0] to FFH  
B-Y TABLE  
R-Y TABLE  
Adjust the B-Y level of the background.  
0 to [80] to FFH  
Adjust the R-Y level of the background.  
0 to [80] to FFH  
Items in the Extended Setup Menu  
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Maintenance and  
Inspection  
10  
Chapter  
10-1 Removing a  
Cassette When Tape  
Slack Occurs  
10-2 Head Cleaning  
To clean the video heads and audio heads, always use the  
special-purpose Sony BCT-HD12CL cleaning cassette.  
If you insert the cleaning cassette, it is automatically  
ejected after a head cleaning operation which lasts for 10  
seconds.  
If tape slack occurs in the unit, it is necessary to remove the  
upper lid and sound baffle. This job should always be  
entrusted to a technician who has undergone service  
training.  
Follow the instructions with the cleaning cassette  
carefully, as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette can  
damage the heads.  
For details, refer to the Installation Manual.  
Note  
You cannot use the BCT-5CLN cleaning cassette.  
Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack Occurs / Head Cleaning  
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Indications on the monitor  
The error message and code also appear superimposed on  
a monitor connected to the COMPOSITE OUT 2 (SUPER)  
connector, HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors, or SDI  
OUT 2 (SUPER) connector. Depending on the error code,  
an indication of the source of the problem may appear as a  
secondary error message.  
10-3 Error Messages  
This unit is equipped with a self-diagnosis function, and if  
a problem is detected, displays an error message in the time  
data display and on the monitor.  
If an error message appears, contact your Sony service  
representative.  
Indications in the time data display  
ERROR-01  
If a problem is detected, the ALARM indicator lights in the  
display window, and an error code appears in time data  
display area.  
REEL TROUBLE-1  
CHARACTR  
ON  
PB/EE  
PB  
COND  
CONFI  
ALARM  
DISABLE  
CTL/TC  
CTL  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
Error message displays  
• To display error messages and codes superimposed on  
the monitor, set the CHARACTR on the HOME page of  
the function menu to ON.  
59.94i  
SDI  
VIUC DF  
INT- PRE F-RUN REM:  
M
TCG SET  
• Some error messages have no associated error codes. In  
this case, they appear in the time data display.  
• Error messages with error codes are saved in NV-RAM  
(non-volatile memory) as an error log.  
E14-001  
HOME  
• In some cases the error message is slightly different on  
the monitor and in the time data display.  
Error Message List  
Code Message  
Description  
01  
02  
03  
REEL TROUBLE  
REEL TROUBLE  
REEL TROUBLE  
Tape slacking has been detected in the threading or unthreading operation.  
Tape slacking or tape breaking has been detected in the SEARCH, FF, or REW mode.  
Tape slacking, tape breaking, or supply or take-up reel locking has been detected in the REC  
or PLAY mode.  
04  
05  
REEL TROUBLE  
REEL TROUBLE  
A malfunctional tape transport speed has been detected in the FF or REW mode.  
A malfunctional operation of the supply or take-up reel has been detected during cassette  
insertion.  
06  
07  
08  
09  
0A  
10  
12  
13  
14  
20  
92  
TAPE TENSION  
CAPSTAN TROUBLE  
DRUM TROUBLE  
TH/UNTH MOTOR  
THREADING  
Excessive tape tension has been detected in the REC or PLAY mode.  
Malfunction of capstan motor has been detected.  
Malfunction of drum motor has been detected.  
Malfunction of threading or unthreading operation has been detected.  
The tape top processing has not been completed in the threading mode.  
Dew condensation has been detected.  
HUMID  
TAPE TOP SENSOR  
TAPE END SENSOR  
FAN MOTOR  
Malfunction of tape top sensor has been detected.  
Malfunction of tape end sensor has been detected.  
Malfunction of cooling fan motor has been detected.  
CASS COMP MOTOR  
INTERNAL I/F1  
Malfunction of cassette compartment-up or down operation has been detected.  
Abnormality in the interface between SYS CPU (on SY-320 board) and SYS NV-RAM  
(SY-320 board) has been detected.  
Error Messages  
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Code Message  
Description  
96  
97  
98  
99  
SY NV-RAM ERROR  
Abnormality has been detected in the operation of an NV-RAM (on SY-320 board) for the  
system control system.  
SV NV-RAM ERROR  
NV-RAM ERROR  
INTERNAL I/F 2  
Abnormality has been detected in the operation of an NV-RAM (on SV-225 board) for the  
servo system.  
Abnormality has been detected in the operation of an NV-RAM (on EQ-101 board) for the RF  
system or an NV-RAM (on DM-123 board) for the DM system.  
Abnormality in the interface between SYS CPU (on SY-320 board) and SERVO CPU  
(on SV-225 board) or MPU (on EQ-101, DM-123, HPR-14, VPR-92, APR-70, and KY-571  
board) has been detected.  
Error Messages  
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Setting the warning message to be  
detected  
10-4 Warning Messages  
1
Press the MENU button together with the PAGE  
button.  
If the unit detects abnormal status that has been set to be  
detected, the warning mark flashes at the right bottom in  
the display window. Even if the warning mark is flashing,  
you can operate the unit. When you press the MENU  
button together with the SHIFT button, a warning message  
appears in the display window. The warning message is  
stored in the error logger menu.  
The WARNING screen appears.  
Press the C EDIT function button.  
2
3
Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to display an item  
to be detected in the display window.  
On the video monitor screen, move * to an item to be  
detected.  
INPUT : SDI  
CH1 IN : +4  
CH2 IN : +4  
OUT : +4  
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
COND  
4
5
Press the ON/OFF function button to go out OFF.  
Press the SAVE function button.  
C EDIT  
MONI L :  
MONI R :  
1
2
–30  
–30  
–40  
–40  
1
2
3
4
SHIT  
M
The setting is stored, and the set message will be  
detected.  
59.94i  
VIUC DF  
SDI  
ERR LOG  
EXIT  
INT- PRE F-RUN REM:  
00:00:00:00  
Canceling detecting warning messages  
Select a warning message to be cancelled, and press the  
ON/OFF function button to display OFF.  
WARNING (01):REFERENCE MISSING  
Warning message  
Warning mark  
Warning messages  
Message  
Description  
REFERENCE  
MISSING  
No reference signal is input.  
LOST LOCK  
Capstan servo lock is released  
during playback, recording or editing.  
NO VIDEO INPUT  
REC  
No video signal is detected during  
recording.  
ASYNCHRONOUS  
VIDEO REC  
Phase difference of the video input  
signal and reference signal exceeds  
the allowable range during recording.  
APR HARD AU  
MUTING  
An audio signal is muting because of  
unlocking of PLL in an audio circuit.  
HD TG UNLK AU  
MTING  
An audio signal is muting because of  
unlocking of PLL of the HD timing  
generator.  
SD TG UNLK AU  
MUTING  
An audio signal is muting because of  
unlocking of PLL of the SD timing  
generator.  
NO RF AU MUTING An audio signal is muting because  
data on a tape cannot be read.  
AUX DATA AU  
MUTING  
An audio signal is muting because of  
incorrect system frequency.  
Warning Messages  
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10-5 Moisture  
Condensation  
10-6 Regular Checks  
10-6-1 Digital Hours Meter  
When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm  
location, or used in a very humid place, moisture from the  
air can condense on the head-drum. This is called moisture  
condensation. If the tape is run in this state, it can adhere  
to the drum. To prevent such a condition from occurring,  
the unit is provided with a moisture detecting function.  
If moisture condenses on the head-drum while the unit is  
in use, the ALARM indicator lights and ERR-10 is  
displayed in time data display area 1.  
If this happens, the drum and capstan motors stop and the  
cassette is automatically ejected. Then, the drum starts to  
rotate again to dry its surface. In this state, the unit is not  
operable. When the moisture has evaporated, the error  
message disappears and the ALARM indicator goes off.  
The digital hours meter can display seven items of  
information, in corresponding display modes, about the  
operational history of the unit. Use it as a guide in  
scheduling periodic maintenance.  
Display modes of the hours meter  
H01: OPERATION mode  
Displays the total number of hours the unit has been  
powered on in units of 1 hour.  
H02: DRUM RUNNING mode  
Displays the total number of hours the drum has run with  
tape threaded in units of 1 hour.  
H03: TAPE RUNNING mode  
If ERR-10 appears and the ALARM  
indicator lights immediately after powering  
the unit on  
Leave the unit powered on and wait until the error message  
disappears and the indicator goes off.  
While the indicator is lit, you cannot insert a cassette.  
When the indicator goes off and the error message  
disappears, you can use the unit.  
Displays the total number of hours the unit has been in fast  
forward, rewind, playback, search, recording or editing  
(except for stop and still) mode in units of 1 hour.  
H04: THREADING mode  
Displays the total number of times tape has been threaded  
in the unit.  
H12: DRUM RUNNING mode (resettable)  
Same as H02 except that the count is resettable.  
This can be used as a guide in determining when to replace  
the drum.  
If you move the unit from a cold to a warm  
location  
Leave the unit powered off for about 10 minutes, in order  
to give the unit time to detect moisture condensation.  
H13: TAPE RUNNING mode (resettable)  
Same as H03 except that the count is resettable.  
This can be used as a guide in determining when to replace  
such components as fixed heads and pinch rollers.  
H14: THREADING mode (resettable)  
Same as H04 except that the count is resettable.  
This can be used as a guide in determining when to replace,  
for example, the threading motor.  
Moisture Condensation / Regular Checks  
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To display the digital hours meter  
Press the MENU button, then turn the MULTI CONTROL  
knob to display the required item in the time data display  
area.  
Displaying the digital hours meter  
Function buttons  
MENU button  
HDW-S280  
EJECT  
To exit from the hours meter  
Press the EXIT function button.  
PB LEVEL  
3
MULTI CONTROL REMOTE  
DISPLAY  
1
HD  
REC LEVEL  
CHARACTR  
EMPH  
EMPH EMPH  
EMPH  
INPUT  
CH1 IN  
CH2 IN  
OUT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
ANA  
–60  
–4  
+4  
1
ON  
1
3
MENU  
RESET  
PREROLL  
0
–10  
–20  
0
–10  
–20  
COND  
PB/EE  
PB  
CONFI  
ENABLE  
CTL/TC  
TC  
ASSEMBLE  
OFF  
PUSH  
PITCH CTL JOG/SHUTTLE  
2
4
MONI  
MONI  
L
R
BANK  
D-STOP  
ROLL  
2
–30  
–30  
2
–40  
–40  
2
4
1
59.94i  
2
3
4
DOLBY NR  
P
R/P LEVEL CTL  
VAR  
SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER  
LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M  
LEVEL  
TCG SET  
PRESET  
00:00:00:00.  
HOME  
SHIFT  
REC INHI  
ON  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
PAUSE  
PHONES  
OFF  
PAGE  
KEY INHI  
ON  
HOME  
OFF  
STANDBY  
MULTI CONTROL knob  
10-6-2 Maintenance Timings  
Use the following table as a timing guide for checking and  
replacing components of the unit.  
These intervals are not guaranteed lifetimes; the timing for  
replacing components depends on the particular conditions  
of use. In particular, depending on the degree of dirt  
contamination and abrasion, pinch rollers and cleaners may  
require replacement earlier than suggested by this table.  
Note that an arrow in the table means that the component  
to be replaced is part of the assembly the arrow points to,  
which must be replaced as a whole.  
No.  
Replacing components  
Mode  
Replacement intervals (H)  
1,000  
2,000  
3,000  
4,000  
5,000  
6,000  
10,000  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Upper drum assembly  
Slip ring  
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
C
D
R
R
R
r
r
R
R
R
Blush  
r
Drum assembly  
Video head cleaner  
Pinch roller  
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Gear  
Tension regulator band  
Timing belt (reel)  
R
R
10 S main brake shoe  
11 S reel motor  
12 Coil spring  
Replace every 20,000 times  
13 LCD back light  
R
R: Replace  
r: Replace when the arrowed component is replaced.  
Mode A: See menu item H02 or H12 (drum running hours (H))  
Mode B: See menu item H03 or H13 (tape running hours (H))  
Mode C: See menu item H04 or H14 (threading counter (times))  
Mode D: See menu item H01 (operation hours (H))  
Regular Checks  
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Menu items  
10-7 LCD Monitor  
Item No. Item name  
Descriptions  
H01  
H02  
H03  
H04  
H12  
H13  
H14  
OPERATION  
HOURS  
Total operation hours (H)  
Note on the liquid crystal display  
DRUM RUNNING Total drum running hours  
HOURS (H)  
This liquid crystal display fitted to this unit is  
manufactured with high precision technology, giving a  
functioning pixel ratio of at least 99.99%. Thus a very  
small proportion of pixels (at most 0.01%) may be  
“stuck”, constantly on or constantly off. In addition, over  
a long period of use, because of the physical characteristics  
of the liquid crystal display, such “stuck” pixels may  
appear spontaneously.  
TAPE RUNNING Total tape running hours  
HOURS  
(H)  
THREADING  
COUNTER  
Total threading counts  
(times)  
DRUM RUNNING Total drum running hours  
HOURS (H) (reset enabled)  
TAPE RUNNING Total tape running hours  
HOURS  
These problems have been kept to the absolute minimum,  
but are an unavoidable characteristic of liquid crystal  
technology.  
(H) (reset enabled)  
THREADING  
COUNTER  
Total threading counts  
(times) (reset enabled)  
LCD Monitor  
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Appendixes  
Betacam SX playback time  
62 minutes with BCT-62SXA  
Betacam SP playback time  
30 minutes with BCT-30MA (525/59.94)  
36 minutes with BCT-30MA (625/50)  
Analog Betacam playback time  
Specifications  
General  
Recording format  
HDCAM  
Power requirements  
100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
12 V DC  
Power consumption  
AC operation: approx. 0.8A, 80 W  
Peak inrush current  
30 minutes with BCT-30G (525/59.94)  
36 minutes with BCT-30G (625/50)  
3 minutes or less with BCT-40HD  
Rewind time  
Fast forward time  
4 minutes or less with BCT-40HD  
Shuttle mode  
Search speed  
Still to approx. 10 times normal  
playback speed (59.94i, 50i)  
Jog mode  
(1) Power ON, current probe method:  
55 A (240 V), 15 A (100 V)  
(2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in  
accordance with European standard EN55103-1:  
10 A (230 V)  
Still to 1.5 times normal playback  
speed  
Servo lock time HDCAM, SX, SP: 1 second or less (from  
standby on)  
Operating temperature  
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)  
Storage temperature  
20°C to +60°C (4°F to +140°F)  
Operating humidity  
Load/unload time  
7 seconds or less  
Recommended tapes  
HDCAM cassettes (S only):  
BCT-6HD/12HD/22HD/32HD/  
40HD  
Betacam SX cassettes (S only)  
(for playback only)  
Betacam SP cassettes (S only)  
(for playback only)  
Betacam cassettes (S only)  
(for playback only)  
25% to 80%  
Mass  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
210 × 132 x 425 mm  
(8 3/8 × 5 1/4 × 16 3/4 inches)  
approx. 6.0 kg (13 lb 4 oz)  
Tape transport system  
Tape speed  
HDCAM  
Digital video system  
96.7 mm/s (59.94i, 29.97PsF)  
80.7 mm/s (50i, 25PsF)  
77.4 mm/s (24PsF, 23.98PsF)  
Digital video signal format  
Sampling frequency  
Betacam SX 59.6 mm/s  
Analog Betacam  
118.6 mm/s (525/59.94)  
101.5 mm/s (625/50)  
HDCAM record/playback time  
HD  
Y: 74.25 MHz  
R-Y/B-Y: 37.125 MHz  
Y: 13.5 MHz  
SD  
R-Y/B-Y: 6.75 MHz  
8 bits/sample  
Quantization  
40 minutes with BCT-40HD (59.94i,  
29.97PsF)  
48 minutes with BCT-40HD (50i, 25PsF)  
50 minutes with BCT-40HD (24PsF,  
23.98PsF)  
Compression Coefficient recording system  
Channel coding S-I-NRZI PR-IV  
Error correction Reed-Solomon code  
1% or less  
Specifications  
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Digital audio system  
Analog Betacam playback  
Video (525)  
Digital audio (CH1 to CH4) signal format  
Sampling frequency  
Metal tape  
Oxide tape  
48 kHz (synchronized with video)  
Quantization  
Wow and flutter Below measurable level  
Headroom  
Emphasis  
20 bits/sample  
Band-  
width  
Y
30 Hz to  
4.5 MHz  
+0.5 dB/4.0 dB +0.5 dB/6.0 dB  
30 Hz to  
4.1 MHz  
20 dB (or 18 dB, 16 dB, 12 dB selectable)  
T1= 50 μs, T2=15 μs (on/off selectable in  
R-Y/B-Y 30 Hz to  
1.5 MHz  
30 Hz to  
1.5 MHz  
recording mode)  
+0.5 dB/3.0 dB +0.5 dB/3.0 dB  
51 dB or more 48 dB or more  
R-Y/B-Y 48 dB or more 45 dB or more  
3% or less  
Analog input/output (CH1 to CH4)  
A/D, D/A quantization  
20 bits/sample  
S/N  
ratio  
Y
Frequency response  
20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5 dB/ 1.0 dB  
K factor (2T pulse) 2% or less  
(Standardize at 1 kHz)  
LF non- Y  
linearity  
3% or less  
Dynamic range 90 dB or more (at 1 kHz, emphasis on)  
R-Y/B-Y 4% or less  
20 ns or less  
Distortion  
0.08% or less (at 1 kHz, emphasis on,  
reference level (+4 dBm))  
80 dB or less (at 1 kHz, between any two  
channels)  
Y/C delay  
Video (625)  
Crosstalk  
Metal tape  
Oxide tape  
Analog audio (CUE)  
Frequency response  
Band-  
width  
Y
20 Hz to  
4.5 MHz  
+0.5 dB/4.0 dB +0.5 dB/6.0 dB  
25 Hz to  
4.1 MHz  
100 Hz to 10 kHz, 3 dB  
S/N ratio  
Distortion  
45 dB or more (at 3% distortion level)  
2% or less (THD, 1 kHz, reference level)  
R-Y/B-Y 25 Hz to  
1.5 MHz  
25 Hz to  
1.5 MHz  
Wow and flutter 0.3% rms or less  
+0.5 dB/3.0 dB +0.5 dB/3.0 dB  
S/N  
ratio  
Y
48 dB or more  
46 dB or more  
45 dB or more  
4% or less  
Betacam SX playback  
R-Y/B-Y 48 dB or more  
Analog composite output  
K factor (2T pulse) 2.5% or less  
Bandwidth  
S/N ratio  
0.5 to 5.75 MHz +0.5 dB/2.0 dB  
53 dB or more  
LF non- Y  
linearity  
3% or less  
K factor (2T pulse)  
1% or less  
Differential gain  
R-Y/B-Y 4% or less  
20 ns or less  
Y/C delay  
2% or less  
Differential phase  
2° or less  
20 ns or less  
Y/C delay  
Digital Audio (CH1 to CH4)  
Frequency response  
20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5 dB/ 1.0 dB  
(Standardize at 1 kHz)  
Dynamic range  
HDCAM  
SX  
90 dB or more (at 1 kHz, emphasis on)  
88 dB or more (at 1 kHz, emphasis on)  
0.08% or less (at 1 kHz, emphasis on,  
reference level (+4 dBm))  
Distortion  
Specifications  
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Audio  
Output connectors  
HD SDI OUTPUT (1/2)  
Metal tape Oxide tape  
BNC (2 for character superimposition)  
Serial digital (1.485 Gbits/s)  
SMPTE 292M  
LNG Frequency  
50 Hz to  
15 kHz  
+1.5 dB/  
3.0 dB  
50 Hz to  
15 kHz  
3.0 dB  
response (10 dB  
below standard  
level (+4 dBm))  
COMPOSITE OUT (1/2)  
BNC (2 including 1 for character  
superimposition)  
S/N ratio (at 3% 525 72 dB or  
50 dB or  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative  
SDI OUT (1/2) BNC (2 including 1 for character  
superimpositon)  
Serial digital (270 Mbits/s)  
SMPTE 259 M  
AUDIO OUTPUT (1/2)  
XLR 3-pin, male (2)  
distortion level)  
more  
more(Dolby  
NR OFF)  
625 68 dB or  
more  
62 dB or  
more  
Distortion (1  
kHz, reference  
level (+4 dBm))  
1.5% or less 2% or less  
+4 dBm at 600 Ω load, low impedance,  
balanced  
Wow and flutter  
0.2% rms or 0.2% rms or  
less  
AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT (L/R)  
XLR 3-pin, male (2)  
less  
+4 dBm at 600 Ω load, low impedance,  
Note  
balanced  
TIME CODE OUT  
The AFM function is not supported.  
BNC  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
Processor adjustment range  
PHONES  
REMOTE  
JM-60 stereo phone jack  
Video level  
Chroma level  
Setup level  
3 dB/−∞ to +3 dB selectable  
−∞ to 12 dBu at 8 Ω load, unbalanced  
4-pin, female  
AC input: 15 V DC, max 5 W  
DC input: 10.5 to 17 V DC, max 5 W  
(with the optional BVR-3 or RM-280  
connected)  
3 dB/−∞ to +3 dB selectable  
30 IRE  
30°  
Chroma phase  
System phase Sync: 15 ms  
SC: 200 ns  
Input connectors  
Remote connectors  
HD SDI INPUT (IN/MONI)  
REMOTE 9P D-sub 9-pin, female  
VIDEO CONTROL  
BNC (1 each for input and for through  
output to a monitor)  
Serial digital (1.485 Gbits/s)  
D-sub 9-pin, female (for optional HKDV-  
900)  
SMPTE 292M  
REF. INPUT BNC (2 in loop through connection)  
Memory stick slot  
Memory stick (8 to 128 MB)  
HD  
Three-valued (positive and negative) sync  
signal  
0.6 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative  
Black burst or composite sync  
NTSC: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative  
PAL: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative  
SD  
Accessories supplied  
Operation Manual  
Japanese version (1)  
English version (1)  
CD-ROM manual (1)  
Installation Manual (1)  
AUDIO INPUT (1/2)  
XLR 3-pin, female (2)  
high-impedance, balanced  
The input level is set with setup menu  
item 834  
TIME CODE IN  
Optional accessories  
BNC  
RCC-5G 9-pin Remote Control Cable  
HKDV-900 Video Remote Control Unit  
BCT-HD12CL Cleaning Cassette Tape  
BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor  
BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Battery Pack  
Specifications  
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AC power cord  
• For customers in the U.S.A. and Canada  
Part No. 1-557-377-11  
Plug holder 3-613-640-01  
• For customers in the United Kingdom  
Part No. 1-833-259-11  
Plug holder 3-613-640-01  
• For customers in European countries other than the  
United Kingdom  
HKDV-900/503  
setting items  
Setup menu items of this unit  
a)  
HD Sync Phase 746: SYNC PHASE (HD/UC)  
a)  
HD Fine  
D1 Master  
D1 Y  
747: FINE (HD/UC)  
No corresponding menu item  
No corresponding menu item  
No corresponding menu item  
No corresponding menu item  
715: VIDEO GAIN CONTROL (HD/DC/SD/UC)  
716: CHROMA GAIN CONTROL  
D1 B-Y  
D1 R-Y  
a)  
D2 VIDEO  
D2 CHROMA  
Part No. 1-551-631-22  
Plug holder 3-613-640-01  
a)  
(HD/DC/SD/UC)  
D2 HUE  
SETUP  
717: CHROMA PHASE CONTROL  
a)  
(HD/DC/SD/UC)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
718: SETUP LEVEL (BLACK LEVEL)  
a), c)  
(HD/DC/SD/UC)  
SD Sync Phase 719: SYSTEM PHASE SYNC (DC/SD)  
SD Fine 720: SYSTEM PHASE SC (DC/SD)  
CROSS COLOR 934: CROSS COLOR (DC)  
To prevent electromagnetic interference from portable  
communications devices  
The use of portable telephones and other communications devices near  
this unit can result in misoperations and interference with audio and  
video signals.  
It is recommended that portable communications devices near this unit  
be powered off.  
H CROP  
POSITION  
932: H CROP POSITION (DC)/  
951: H CROP POSITION (UC)  
b)  
DETAIL GAIN  
LIMITTER  
CRISP  
935: DETAIL GAIN (DC)/  
b)  
954: DETAIL GAIN (UC)  
936: LIMITER (DC)/  
955: LIMITER (UC)  
b)  
Notes  
937: CRISP THRESHOLD (DC)/  
956: CRISP THRESHOLD (UC)  
b)  
Always make a test recording, and verify that it was  
recorded successfully.  
DEPEND  
938: LEVEL DEPEND THRESHOLD (DC)/  
957: LEVEL DEPEND THRESHOLD (UC)  
b)  
SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES  
OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED  
TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT  
ON ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF THIS UNIT OR  
ITS RECORDING MEDIA, EXTERNAL  
STORAGE SYSTEMS OR ANY OTHER MEDIA  
OR STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD  
CONTENT OF ANY TYPE.  
FREQUENCY  
H/V RATIO  
939: H DETAIL FREQUENCY (DC)/  
958: H DETAIL FREQUENCY (UC)  
b)  
940: H/V RATIO (DC)/  
959: H/V RATIO (UC)  
b)  
GAMMA  
941: GAMMA LEVEL (DC)/  
960: GAMMA LEVEL (UC)  
b)  
CROP  
930: CONVERTER MODE (DC)/  
950: CONVERTER MODE (UC)  
b)  
Always verify that the unit is operating properly  
before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR  
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT  
NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR  
REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE  
LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS  
DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER  
DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER  
EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR  
ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.  
LETTER BOX  
SQUEEZE  
930: CONVERTER MODE (DC)/  
950: CONVERTER MODE (UC)  
b)  
930: CONVERTER MODE (DC)/  
950: CONVERTER MODE (UC)  
b)  
a) Valid for output only when VIP.PROC on the P1 PROCS page in function  
menu is set to MENU.  
b) Select whether to set DC or UC with menu item 212 (VIDEO REMOTE  
CONTROL SELECT). When both are selected (menu item 212 is U&D),  
both of the corresponding menu settings are made, but this unit's answer  
values and unity values are the DC values.  
HD: HDSDI output during HDCAM playback  
DC: Down-converted SD (D1 SDI/COMPOSITE) output  
during HDCAM playback  
SD: SD (D1 SDI/COMPOSITE) output during SD format  
playback  
Relation between HKDV-900 setting items  
and setup menu of this unit  
HKDV-900/503  
setting items  
Setup menu items of this unit  
UC: Up-converted HDSDI output during SD format  
playback  
a)  
HD Master  
HD Y  
740: MASTER LEVEL (HD)  
a)  
741: Y LEVEL (HD)  
a)  
HD Pb  
742: Pb LEVEL (HD)  
HD video output phase settings  
The HD video output phase is set from the maintenance  
menu.  
a)  
HD Pr  
743: Pr LEVEL (HD)  
a)  
HD Setup  
745: SETUP LEVEL (HD)  
Specifications  
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For details on the maintenance menu, refer to the  
maintenance manual.  
Playback tape format conversion outputs  
(Up-convert, down-convert)  
System frequency  
Item No. Item Name  
Settings  
Playback tape format  
50i,  
59.94i,  
25PsF 29.97PsF  
23.98PsF 24PsF  
M3  
M3A: OUTPUT  
PHASE SELECT  
HDCAM  
23.98PsF  
24PsF  
25PsF  
50i  
M3A0: HD  
Select the HD video output signal  
No  
No  
No  
PHASE SEL phase with respect to the reference  
signal: 0H or -90H (HD) advanced.  
a)  
Yes  
[0H]: Output in sync with the  
reference signal.  
90H: Output with the phase  
advanced by 90H (HD) to the  
reference signal.  
Not down-  
converted  
29.97PsFN  
o
b)  
No  
No  
Yes  
59.94i  
30PsF  
60i  
Note  
No  
No  
• The SDSDI (D1) output and component/composite  
outputs have the same phase.  
• The phase of the HD video output and SD video output  
is fixed to the same phase of the reference signal when  
up-converted.  
c)  
c)  
Betacam  
SX  
50i (PAL)  
Yes  
No  
--  
--  
59.94i  
(NTSC)  
d)  
Yes  
No  
Betacam/  
SP  
50i (PAL)  
Yes  
No  
59.94i  
(NTSC)  
d)  
Yes  
Compatibility of playback tape formats  
a) For 1080/25PsF or 50i, output is down-converted to 576/50i.  
b) For 1080/29.97PsF or 59.94i, output is down-converted to 480/59.94i.  
c) For 576/50i, output is up-converted to 1080/50i.  
System frequency  
d) For 480/59.94i, output is up-converted to 1080/59.94i.  
Playback tape format  
50i,  
59.94i,  
23.98PsF 24PsF  
25PsF 29.97PsF  
HDCAM  
23.98PsF  
24PsF  
25PsF  
50i  
Yes  
f
f
Yes  
v
v
v
f
Yes  
f
v
v
f
v
v
29.97PsF  
59.94i  
30PsF  
60i  
Yes  
f
v
Betacam 50i (PAL)  
Yes  
No  
No  
Yes  
No  
SX  
59.94i  
(NTSC)  
No (A cassette is  
ejected.)  
a)  
Betacam/  
SP  
50i (PAL)  
Yes  
59.94i  
(NTSC)  
No  
Yes  
Yes: Both video and audio playback is possible.  
f: Both video and audio off-speed playback is possible.  
v: Video only off-speed playback is possible. Audio is muted.  
No: Neither video nor audio playback is possible.  
a) Playback on PAL models is simple playback quality.  
Note  
If the playback tape format and system frequency are  
different, the channel indicator below the audio level meter  
flashes.  
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DISPLAY button 14  
Display window 14, 16  
Operation display 16  
Video monitor display 19  
Drop frame display 18  
Index  
K
A
KEY INHI switch 14  
AC IN connector 20  
L
E
AC power indicator 13  
ASMBL display 18  
Audio data 17  
AUDIO INPUT connector 21  
Audio level meter 17, 19  
AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT  
connector 21  
AUDIO OUTPUT connector 21  
LEVEL adjustment knob 14  
M
Memory Stick slot 20  
Menu area 16  
Saving the current active menu  
E-E mode 16  
EJECT button 14  
Menu bank display 17  
MENU button 14  
Menu operation section 14  
B
MULTI CONTROL knob 15  
F
F FWD button 15  
Format area 18  
N
Names and functions of parts  
Display window 16  
Front panel 13  
Format display 17  
Front panel 13  
C
Function button 14  
Menu operation section 14  
Rear panel 20  
Tape transport section 15  
O
Cassette compartment 14  
Channel condition display 17  
Channel indicator 17  
Adjusting the character display  
COMPOSITE OUT connector 21  
Condition area 17  
Operation display 16  
P
H
HD SDI INPUT connector 21  
HD SDI OUTPUT connector 21  
PAGE/HOME button 15  
PAUSE button 16  
PB LEVEL adjustment knob 13  
PHONES jack 14  
Picture frame in playback 19  
PLAY button 15  
CONFI display 18  
Headroom indicator 17  
D
DATA/EMPH indicator 17  
DC IN 12V connector 20  
DC operation display 17  
J
JOG/SHUTTEL button 16  
Jog/shuttle display 17  
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POWER switch 20  
Power switch 13  
STANDBY indicator 15  
STOP button 15  
Checking the recorded stop code  
PREROLL button 16  
Stop code display 17  
Superimposed data 19  
System frequency 18  
R
R/P LEVEL CTL switch 14  
Rear panel 20  
REC button 15  
REC INHI indicator 14  
REC INHI switch 14  
T
REC LEVEL adjustment knob 13  
REC RUN/FREE RUN indication 18  
RECORDER/PLAYER display 18  
Tape transport section 15  
TIME CODE connector 20  
Time data display area 18  
Time data type 18  
REF. INPUT connector 20  
Reference timecode 18  
Remaining battery power display 17  
REMOTE 9P connector 20  
REMOTE button 14  
Setting an initial timecode value  
REMOTE connector 20  
RESET button 14  
REW button 15  
Timecode generation mode 18  
Timecode setup area 18  
Timecode type 18  
S
U
SDI input display 18  
SDI OUT connector 21  
Search dial 16  
Search indicator 16  
Servo indicator 15  
Setup menus  
V
Video monitor display 19  
W
SHIFT button 14  
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that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely  
for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this  
manual.  
Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any  
portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose other  
than the operation or maintenance of the equipment described  
in this manual without the express written permission of Sony  
Corporation.  
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Printed in Japan  
2008.12 13  
© 2004  
HDW-S280 (SY)  
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