SONY SRW-5000 (01) PDF MANUAL

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.

Plug Cap: Parallel Blade with ground pin (NEMA 5-15P Configuration)

Cord: Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires

Length: Minimum 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in), less than 2.5 m (8 ft 3 in)

Rating: Minimum 10 A, 125 V

Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may require the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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).

If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord/Appliance Connector/Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as book case or built-in cabinet.

This apparatus shall not be used in the residential area. This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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.

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The files may not be displayed properly, depending on the version of Acrobat Reader. In such a case, install the latest version you can download from the URL mentioned in “Preparations” (Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher from http://www.adobe.com/).

If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony service representative.

Pressing on the ‘I’ side of the POWER switch powers the unit and lights up the information display and color display. To turn the unit off, press on the ‘O’ side of the switch.

Press the EJECT button. This button automatically ejects the cassette after several seconds.

Press one of the following REMOTE buttons to select how the VTR is controlled:

ETHERNET: This button lights when pressed, enabling access from the network connected to the ETHERNET connector on this unit.

1(9P): This button lights when pressed, enabling this unit to be controlled from a device connected to the REMOTE 1-IN(9P) connector or REMOTE 1-I/O(9P) connector.

2(50P): This button lights when pressed, enabling this unit to be controlled from a device connected to the REMOTE 2 PARALLEL I/O(50P) connector.

Note: When the VTR is being controlled by external equipment connected to the REMOTE 1-IN(9P) or REMOTE 2 PARALLEL I/O(50P) connector, all tape transport buttons and edit operation buttons are disabled, except the STOP and EJECT buttons. You may also specify the disabling or enabling of all buttons by setting the VTR SETUP menu item 008 “LOCAL FUNCTION ENABLE”.

Use the PHONES level control to adjust the output level to the PHONES jack. Connect stereo headphones with 8 Ω impedance for audio monitoring. For details on selecting audio signals, see “5-1-2 Selecting Audio Signals”.

These select the menu screen displayed on the display.

HOME button: Press this to go to the HOME menu screen. The home menu provides settings for the basic VTR operations and editing operations.

TC button: Press this to go to the TC (time code) menu screen. In the time code menu, you can switch LTC/VITC, switch DF/NDF, set the time code to be displayed on an external monitor, and so on.

VIDEO button: Press this to go to the VIDEO menu screen. Use it to make video related settings.

AUDIO button: Press this to go to the AUDIO menu screen. Use it to make audio related settings.

CUE button: Press this to go to the CUE menu screen. The cue menu provides 10 pages to set cue points. You can set up to 10 cue points per page. You can also make settings for the Tele-File memory label system.

PF1 button: Press this to go to the PF1 (personal function 1) menu screen. You can register frequently-used items in the PF1 menu. The factory default setting is blank.

PF2 button: Press this to go to the PF2 (personal function 2) menu screen. You can register frequently-used items in the PF2 menu. The factory default setting is blank.

SET UP button: Press this to go to the SET UP menu screen. The setup menu provides functions to save menu settings in VTR banks or save to a “Memory Stick”, registration operations in the PF buttons, VTR SETUP menu settings, and so on.

This selects the audio level meter display range.

FULL: The audio level meter display is from –60 dB to 0 dB, or -40 dB to +20 dB. Select which of these ranges (peak level: 0 dB or +20 dB) is displayed in the VTR SETUP menu item 814 “LEVEL METER SCALE”.

FINE: The audio level meter display range is expanded, and displayed with a scale in steps of 0.25 dB. The reference marker LED at the center of the level meter display range lights. When the audio level exceeds the maximum display range, the top line flashes. When under the minimum display range, the bottom line flashes.

Press the PB (playback) LEVEL button to enter the playback audio level adjustment mode. In this mode, you can use the MONITOR R button to select the adjustment target channels from channels 1 to 12. While watching the audio level meter, turn the MULTI CONTROL knob for a desired audio level. Clicking the MULTI CONTROL knob resets the playback audio level to the factory set level (a reference level of 0 dB is displayed for a +4 dBm input). Clicking the MULTI CONTROL knob again restores the adjusted level. Press this button again to exit from the playback audio level adjustment mode, and the MONITOR L and R buttons return to the normal status (this status is called the “MONITOR SELECT mode”).

Press the REC (recording) LEVEL button to enter the recording audio level adjustment mode. In this mode, you can use the MONITOR L button to select the adjustment target channels from channels 1 to 12. While watching the audio level meter, turn the MULTI CONTROL knob for a desired audio level. Clicking the MULTI CONTROL knob resets the recording audio level to the factory set level (a reference level of 0 dB is displayed for a +4 dBm input). Clicking the MULTI CONTROL knob again restores the adjusted level. Press this button again to exit from the recording audio level adjustment mode, and the MONITOR L and R buttons return to the normal status (this status is called the “MONITOR SELECT mode”).

While you hold down the INPUT CHECK button, the input signal is output from the monitor output connector, so that you can monitor the input video and audio. When the LTC/VITC time code is shown on the display, you can check the time code generator.

Select which VTR is to be controlled by this VTR’s control panel during editing when this VTR is used as a recorder and an external VTR is connected to the REMOTE 1-IN(9P) or REMOTE 1-I/O(9P) connector as a player.

PLAYER: The tape transport buttons and editing operation buttons on the control panel control the external player VTR.

RECORDER: The tape transport buttons and editing operation buttons on the control panel control the recorder VTR (this VTR).

The PLAYER/RECORDER buttons have no effect when using this VTR alone.

Press the AUTO button. When this button is pressed, it lights up and auto edit mode is activated.

Press the ENTRY button to enter an edit or cue point. While holding down this button, press either the AUDIO IN or AUDIO OUT button, or the IN or OUT button.

To set an IN or OUT point during editing, press either of the IN/OUT buttons while holding down the ENTRY button.

To set an AUDIO IN or AUDIO OUT point during insert editing, press either of the AUDIO IN/AUDIO OUT buttons while holding down the ENTRY button.

Press this button in other than standby mode to make it light up and place the VTR in standby mode. The head drum rotates in standby mode, thereby shortening the time required for the tape to start. Press this button while in standby mode to turn the button off and exit from standby mode. The head drum stops rotating and the tape tension is released. If the VTR remains in standby mode for more than eight minutes (factory setting), standby mode is automatically canceled in order to safeguard the tape.

Press to run the tape to the preroll point (a position factory set to five seconds before the IN point). Press this button while holding down the IN, OUT, AUDIO IN or AUDIO OUT button to cue up the tape at the corresponding edit point. For details on changing the preroll time, see “4-2-6 Setting the Preroll Time (PREROLL TIME)”.

After the edit points are set, press this button to preview, on the monitor connected to the recorder, the effect of the edit before it is performed. In this operation, the tape runs, but no editing is carried out. If you press this button after carrying out an edit, the results of the edit are played back on the monitor connected to the recorder.

Press the REC/EDIT button while holding down the PLAY button to start recording. If you press this button in play mode, manual editing begins. After setting edit points, if you press this button while the AUTO button is lit, automatic editing is performed.

Press to start playback. Press this button while holding down the REC/EDIT button to start recording. Pressing this button during recording or manual editing changes the VTR to playback mode.

Press this button to stop recording or playback. When you insert the cassette, the VTR automatically enters STBY OFF mode.

The STOP button flashes in the following cases:

• The F2 (SERVO REF) button in the PF1 menu is set to “input” but there is no video input signal.

• The F2 (SERVO REF) button in the PF1 menu is set to “ext” but there is no external reference video signal.

• The input signal is out of synchronization with the external reference video signal.

You can change the setting of the VTR SETUP menu item 102 “REFERENCE SYSTEM ALARM” so that the STOP button will not flash in these cases.

SHUTTLE button: Press to enter shuttle mode. In this mode, the button lights and playback at the speed corresponding to the angle of rotation of the search dial is possible. The playback speed range depends on the frame frequency of the unit. The search dial clicks at the positions for 0 (still picture) and ±10 times normal playback speed (HDCAM/Digital Betacam) or ±8 times normal playback speed (HDCAM-SR).

JOG button: Press to select jog mode. In this mode, the button lights up and playback is possible at -1 to +1 times normal speed, ±2 times normal speed (HDCAM/HDCAM-SR), or ±3 times normal speed (Digital Betacam) (determined by the setting in the VTR SETUP menu item 107 “JOG DIAL RESPONSE”). In this mode, the search dial does not click.

VAR (variable) button: Press to select variable speed playback mode for noiseless playback in the range from –1 to +2 times normal speed (HDCAM/HDCAM-SR) or –1 to +3 times normal speed (Digital Betacam). Playback exceeding this speed range is not possible. The search dial clicks at the positions for still-picture and normal playback speed.

Search dial: Rotate to search for edit points. Rotate the dial clockwise for forward playback (the ▶ indicator lights up) or counterclockwise for reverse playback (the ◀ indicator lights up). The ☐ indicator lights up while the VTR is in stop mode.

Shuttle mode: The playback speed corresponds to the angle of rotation of the search dial. The playback speed range depends on the frame frequency of the unit.

Jog mode: The playback speed corresponds to the rotational speed of the dial (–1 to +1 times normal speed, ±2 times normal speed (HDCAM/HDCAM-SR), or ±3 times normal speed (Digital Betacam)) depending on the setting of the VTR SETUP menu item 107 “JOG DIAL RESPONSE”). The dial does not click.

Variable speed playback mode: Noiseless playback is possible in the range from –1 to +2 times normal speed (HDCAM/HDCAM-SR) or –1 to +3 times normal speed (Digital Betacam). The speed settings can be changed using the menu. The dial clicks at the positions for still-picture and normal playback speed.

Capstan override mode: Rotating the dial while holding down the PLAY button changes the playback speed by up to ±15%.

Lift the lower control panel up to its horizontal position to access the system set-up panel. For details of opening and closing the control panel, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

This example shows the connections when using an HDW-F500 as player and an SRW-5000/5500 as recorder, in 59.94i or 60i mode.

1. Connect the HD SDI OUTPUT of the HDW-F500 (Player) to the HD SDI INPUT A or B of the SRW-5000/5500 (Recorder).

2. Connect a 9-pin remote control cable from the REMOTE (9P) connector of the HDW-F500 to the REMOTE 1-I/O(9P) or REMOTE 1-IN(9P) of the SRW-5000/5500.

3. (Optional) Connect an HD serial monitor to one of the HD SDI OUTPUT connectors of the SRW-5000/5500.

1. Connect the SD SDI OUT (e.g., MONITOR) of the SRW-5000/5500 (Player) to the DIGITAL I/O SERIAL V/A INPUT of the DVW-500 (Recorder) using a BNC cable.

2. Connect a 9-pin remote control cable from the REMOTE 1-IN(9P) or REMOTE 1-I/O(9P) of the SRW-5000/5500 to the REMOTE 1-OUT or similar 9-pin remote connector on the DVW-500.

3. (Optional) Connect an NTSC/PAL monitor to the SD OUT COMPOSITE (MONITOR) of the SRW-5000/5500 using a BNC cable.

Note: For color frame editing using the SRW-5000/5500 as the player and an NTSC/PAL digital device as the recorder, set the VTR SETUP menu item 005 “SERVO/AV REFERENCE select” to “external” and set the menu item 006 “EXTERNAL REFERENCE select” to “extern SD”.

1. Connect the HD SDI OUTPUT of the source VTR (e.g., HDW-F500 Player) to a digital video distributor (e.g., HKPF-103M).

2. Connect the outputs of the digital video distributor to the HD SDI INPUT of each SRW-5000/5500 (Recorder).

3. Connect the TIME CODE OUT of the source VTR to the TIME CODE IN of the first SRW-5000/5500 (Recorder).

4. Connect the TIME CODE OUT of the first SRW-5000/5500 (Recorder) to the TIME CODE IN of the second SRW-5000/5500 (Recorder), and so on for subsequent recorders.

5. (Optional) Connect an HD serial monitor to the HD SDI OUTPUT of one of the SRW-5000/5500 recorders.

Note: On the recording VTRs, set the VTR SETUP menu item 613 “TC OUTPUT SIGNAL IN REGENE MODE” to “through”.

The VTR output signal can be synchronized based on the VTR SETUP menu settings and input signals. The general logic is as follows:

1. Check VTR SETUP menu item 005 “SERVO/AV REFERENCE select”.

– If set to “input”: Synchronization is with the video signal input to the HD SDI INPUT connector if present. Otherwise, no external synchronization (internal sync).

– If set to “ext.”: Proceed to step 2.

– If set to “auto”: If the VTR is currently recording or EDIT PRESENT is on, it behaves like “input”. Otherwise, proceed to step 2.

2. Check VTR SETUP menu item 006 “EXTERNAL REFERENCE select”.

– If set to “extrn SD” or “extrn HD”: Synchronization is with the reference video signal input to the REF. INPUT 1 or 2 connector (correct frequency must be present). The signal on REF. INPUT 2 is for FORMAT CONV. output (use “A08: FC REFERENCE select” to switch HD/SD for REF. INPUT 2). If no correct reference signal, no external synchronization (internal sync).

1. Connect the HD SDI INPUT of the SRW-5000/5500 to the output of the switcher or signal generator.

2. Connect the Reference signal output from the switcher or signal generator to the REF. INPUT 1 of the SRW-5000/5500.

3. Set the 75Ω termination switch for REF. INPUT 1 to ON.

1. Connect the HD SDI OUTPUT of the source HD VTR (Player, e.g., HDW-F500) to the HD SDI INPUT A of the SRW-5000/5500 (Recorder).

2. Connect a Reference signal to the REF. INPUT 1 of both the Player and Recorder VTRs.

3. Set the 75Ω termination switch for REF. INPUT 1 on the SRW-5000/5500 (Recorder) to OFF if loop-through is used, or ON if it’s the end of the line. The example shows it OFF for the recorder and ON for the player.

1. Connect a Reference signal to the REF. INPUT 1 of the SRW-5000/5500.

2. Set the 75Ω termination switch for REF. INPUT 1 to ON.

3. Connect the HD SDI OUTPUT of the SRW-5000/5500 to an HD serial input monitor or other equipment.

Synchronize to an external sync signal when you want to record or play back 720P signals on this unit (including editing).

• When the 720/59.94p system is selected: You can select the following reference signals from menu item 006 “EXTERNAL REFERENCE select”:

extrn HD: 1080/59.94i tri-level SYNC signal

extrn SD: 525 black burst signal

• When the 720/50p system is selected: You can select the following reference signals from menu item 006 “EXTERNAL REFERENCE select”:

extrn HD: 1080/50i tri-level SYNC signal

extrn SD: 625 black burst signal

When you have directly connected the input and output connectors of two SRW-5000/5500 units, you can also perform dubbing with the VTR SETUP menu item 005 being set to “input”.

For recording and playback: Use 1/2 inch HDCAM-SR cassettes.

For playback only: Use 1/2 inch HDCAM or Digital Betacam cassettes.

Note: HDCAM cassettes are for playback only on the SRW-5000. They can be played back and recorded on the SRW-5500.

Note: Playing back a digital Betacam cassette requires the Digital Betacam Option (HKSR-5002).

Always turn on the VTR before inserting or ejecting cassettes.

1. Turn the POWER switch to ON.

2. Before inserting a cassette, check the following points:

• There is no slack in the tape.

• An error message does not appear in the menu display.

• The window of the cassette is facing up.

If there is any slack in the tape, see “Removing slack in the tape”.

When inserting an S-size cassette, make sure it is aligned with the marks on the cassette insertion slot.

The cassette is loaded automatically, and the tape is wound around the drum.

Press one of the reels in slightly, then carefully rotate it in the direction of the arrow until it stops.

Ejecting the cassette: Press the EJECT button. The tape is unthreaded and the cassette is automatically ejected. This operation takes a few seconds.

To cancel ejecting a cassette: Press any operation button before the cassette is completely ejected. The cassette is loaded again and the operation corresponding to the button you pressed starts.

To prevent accidental erasure of material recorded on a tape, push in the record-protect plug (ON position). To restore the tape for recording, return the plug to its original position (OFF).

When a cassette with this plug pushed in is inserted into the VTR, the REC INHIBIT indicator on the lower control panel lights up and recording will not start, even if you press the REC/EDIT button. To restore the tape for recording, return the plug to its original position.

For SRW-5000 serial numbers 12523 or lower and 90000 to 99999 / SRW-5500 serial numbers 14577 or lower and 30000 to 39999:

With the label side up and the connector facing forward, insert the “Memory Stick” into an optional memory card adaptor. Then, with the “Memory Stick” still loaded, insert the memory card adaptor into the memory card slot of the unit.

For SRW-5000 serial numbers 12524 or higher / SRW-5500 serial numbers 14578 or higher (excluding certain serial ranges):

With the label side up and the connector facing forward, insert the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot. The access indicator flashes when data is being accessed.

Note: The MSAC-PC4 Memory Stick PC Card Adaptor is not supplied with units SRW-5000: Serial number 12203 and higher / SRW-5500: Serial number 12810 and higher. Using a “Memory Stick” with these units requires the MSAC-PC4 or equivalent. “Memory Stick” PC card adaptors are not required for SRW-5000: Serial number 12524 and higher / SRW-5500: Serial number 14578 and higher (excluding certain serial ranges).

Never insert/remove a “Memory Stick” during access to data.

For SRW-5000 serial numbers 12523 or lower and 90000 to 99999 / SRW-5500 serial numbers 14577 or lower and 30000 to 39999:

Push the eject button on the memory card adaptor, and pull the “Memory Stick” out.

For SRW-5000 serial numbers 12524 or higher / SRW-5500 serial numbers 14578 or higher (excluding certain serial ranges):

Push the “Memory Stick” in, and then pull it out.

Usable type: You can use a “Memory Stick PRO” with this unit. The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can also be used, but using the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” adaptor is required. Operations have been checked using “Memory Stick PRO” media up to 2 GB (e.g., MSH-128, MSX-512S, MSX-M2GS).

Data read/write speed: May vary depending on the combination of “Memory Stick” and compliant product.

Before using:

• Set the erasure prevention switch to “LOCK” to prevent data from being recorded, edited, or erased.

• Data may be damaged if you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the unit while reading/writing, or if used in a location with static electricity/electric noise.

• Make backup copies of important data.

General Notes:

• Do not attach anything other than the supplied label to the labeling position, and ensure it doesn’t stick out.

• Carry and store in its case.

• Do not touch the connector with fingers or metallic objects.

• Do not strike, bend, or drop it.

• Do not disassemble or modify it.

• Do not allow it to get wet.

• Do not use or store in locations that are: extremely hot, under direct sunlight, very humid, or subject to corrosive substances.

Access indicator: When lit or flashing, data is being read/written. Do not shake the product, subject it to shock, turn off power, or remove the “Memory Stick” to avoid data damage.

Precautions: To prevent data loss, make backups frequently. Sony is not liable for any loss of data.

Unauthorized recording may be contrary to copyright law.

Application software may be modified or changed without prior notice.

To activate the HOME, TC, VIDEO, AUDIO, CUE, PF1, PF2, or SET UP menu, press the respective menu button. Menu items are assigned to function buttons (F1 to F10) in each menu. When two items are registered to the same function button, you can display the second item by pressing the ALT button.

Example: Changing the setting specified by the ALT/[F6] (CHARA SUPER) button in the TC menu.

1. Press the TC button. The first page of the TC menu appears in the display.

2. Press the ALT button. The second page of the TC menu appears in the display.

3. Press the F6 (CHARA SUPER) button to change the setting. Each time the button is pressed, the setting changes.

To return to the first page, press the ALT button again.

1. Press the SET UP button. The SET UP menu appears in the display.

2. Press the F4 (PF ASSIGN) button. The PF ASSIGN menu appears in the display.

3. Press the F1 (PAGE) button to select the menu where you wish to register an item. The selected menu appears and the items currently registered to the menu appear in the middle of the display. If the function button assignments are other than the default, the F3 (PAGE DEF.) button is valid.

To return all function buttons to the default settings, press the F3 (PAGE DEF.) button.

4. Press the cursor ↑ or ↓ button to move the cursor (►) to the function button where the item is to be registered. The selected function button is highlighted and the current setting is displayed.

To unregister the selected item, press the F6 (BLANK) button.

When a function button with other than the default assignment is selected, the F4 (KEY DEF.) button is valid. To return the selected function button to its default setting, press the F4 (KEY DEF.) button.

5. Press the cursor → button to move the cursor (►) to the menu list (PF ASSIGN menu), then press the cursor ↑ or ↓ button to move the cursor to the menu item to be registered.

To scroll the menu faster, press the cursor ↑ or ↓ button while holding down the SFT button.

6. Press the F7 (PASTE) button to register the item. The new item is registered to the function button.

7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to register more items.

To cancel the registration of all new items, press the F9 (CANCEL) button.

8. Press the F10 (SAVE/EXIT) button to save the newly registered items. The registration is completed and the SET UP menu appears in the display again.

1. Press the SET UP button. The SET UP menu appears in the display.

2. Press the F1 (VTR BANK) button. The VTR BANK menu appears in the display.

3. Press the F8 (DIRECTION) button to select the ← direction.

4. Press the cursor ← button to move the cursor (►) to CURRENT SETUP, then press the F6 (EDIT TITLE) button to add a title to the current menu settings of the VTR. (For adding titles, see “4-1-6 Adding Titles to the Data”)

5. Press the cursor → button to move the cursor (►) to SETUP BANK, then press the cursor ↑ or ↓ button to move the flashing cursor bar to the number of the VTR memory bank to be used for saving the current menu settings.

6. Press the F9 (COPY) button. A message appears in the display asking you to confirm the operation.

To cancel the storage operation, press the CLR button.

7. Press the F9 (COPY) button while holding down the SFT button. The current menu settings are stored to the VTR memory bank.

To add or change a title for VTR settings after storing them, move the cursor (►) to the number of the VTR memory bank where the settings are stored, then press the F6 (EDIT TITLE) button.

8. Press the F10 (EXIT) button. The SET UP menu appears again.

Recovering previous settings after new settings have been saved: Press the F2 (UNDO) button to recover the previous settings.

Preventing accidental erasure after saving settings: Move the cursor to the memory bank to be protected and press ALT/F2 (PROTECT) buttons. A ‘P’ will appear next to the selected bank.

1. Press the SET UP button. The SET UP menu appears in the display.

2. Press the F1 (VTR BANK) button. The VTR BANK menu appears in the display.

3. Press the F8 (DIRECTION) button to select the → direction. The left cursor bar flashes.

4. Press the cursor ↑ or ↓ button to move the cursor (►) to the number of the VTR memory bank to be recalled.

5. Press the F9 (COPY) button. A message asking you to confirm the operation appears in the display.

To cancel the recalling operation, press the CLR button.

6. Press the F9 (COPY) button while holding down the SFT button. The menu settings are recalled from the selected VTR memory bank. When the recalling process has been completed, the title of the VTR bank appears under CURRENT SETUP in the display.

7. Press the F10 (SAVE/EXIT) button. The SET UP menu appears again.

Raise up the lower control panel, and press the button on the right side of the insertion slot. For details of opening and closing the control panel, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

The “Memory Stick” must be formatted before you can use it.

1. Insert the “Memory Stick”.

2. Press the SET UP button. The SET UP menu appears in the display.

3. Press the F2 (MEMORY CARD) button. The MEMCARD menu appears in the display.

4. Press the F1 (FORMAT CARD) button. A message asking you to confirm the operation appears in the display.

To cancel formatting, press the CLR button while the confirmation message appears in the display.

5. Press the F1 (FORMAT CARD) button while holding down the SFT button. The VTR starts formatting the “Memory Stick”.

Note: When no directory is found on the inserted “Memory Stick” for storing settings of the SRW-5000/5500 (“SRW5000”), a message appears. Press F1 (FORMAT CARD) while holding SFT to create a directory. To cancel, press CLR.

1. Press the SET UP button. The SET UP menu appears in the display.

2. Press the F2 (MEMORY CARD) button. The MEMCARD menu appears in the display.

3. Press the F8 (DIRECTION) button to select the ← direction. The left cursor bar flashes.

4. Move the cursor to the VTR side using the cursor → button and use the cursor ↑ or ↓ button to move the cursor bar to the memory bank where the data is to be saved. To store the current VTR menu settings, move the cursor (►) to the C (CURRENT SETUP) position. To store all VTR memory banks, press the F7 (SELECT ALL) button (not possible if destination has protected items).

5. Move the cursor (►) to the “Memory Stick” side using the cursor ← button, and use the cursor ↑ or ↓ button to move the cursor to the bank number (“Memory Stick” side) where the data is to be saved. The flashing cursor bar indicates the storage destination.

6. To change the title of the bank, press the F6 (EDIT TITLE) button. (For adding titles, see “4-1-6 Adding Titles to the Data”)

7. Press the F9 (COPY) button. A message asking you to confirm the operation appears in the display.

8. Press the F9 (COPY) button while holding down the SFT button. Storage begins. After completion, the title of the VTR memory bank appears on the “Memory Stick” side.

Preventing accidental erasure after saving settings: Press ALT/F2 (PROTECT) buttons and a ‘P’ symbol will appear to the right of the memory card bank number.

9. Press the F10 (EXIT) button. The SET UP menu appears again.

You can store up to 8 pages of cue point lists to a “Memory Stick” along with titles.

1. Press the SET UP button.

2. Press the F2 (MEMORY CARD) button.

3. Press the F4 (SHOW CUESET) button. The display for storing cue point lists appears.

4. Press the F8 (DIRECTION) button to select the ← direction. The left cursor bar flashes.

5. Use the cursor → button to move the cursor (►) to CUE POINT SET side, then press the cursor ↑ or ↓ button to move the cursor bar to the number of the memory bank in the “Memory Stick” where you want to store the cue point list. The flashing cursor indicates the destination.

6. Press the F9 (COPY) button. A message asking you to confirm the operation appears in the display.

7. Press the F9 (COPY) button while holding down the SFT button. The VTR stores the cue point list to the “Memory Stick”.

8. Press the F6 (EDIT TITLE) button to add a title to the cue point list. (For adding titles, see “4-1-6 Adding Titles to the Data”)

Preventing accidental erasure after saving settings: Move the cursor (►) to the cue point set number you wish to save and press ALT/F2 (PROTECT) buttons. A ‘P’ symbol will appear to the right of the cue point set number.

9. Press the F10 (EXIT) button. The SET UP menu appears again.

To return to the MEMORY CARD menu from cue point list storage, press the F3 (SHOW SETUP) button.

1. Press the SET UP button.

2. Press the F2 (MEMORY CARD) button. The MEMORY CARD menu appears in the display.

3. Press the F8 (DIRECTION) button to select the → direction. The right cursor bar flashes.

4. Move the cursor (►) to the “Memory Stick” side using the cursor ← button and use the cursor ↑ or ↓ buttons to place the cursor bar by the memory bank where the settings were saved.

5. To change the title of the memory bank, press the F6 (EDIT TITLE) button. The title can also be changed after the settings are recalled. (For adding titles, see “4-1-6 Adding Titles to the Data”)

6. Press the cursor → button to move the cursor (►) to the VTR side, then press the cursor ↑ or ↓ button to move the cursor to the VTR memory bank number where the recalled data are to be stored. To change the current VTR menu settings, move the cursor (►) to C (CURRENT SETUP). To replace all VTR memory bank contents with “Memory Stick” data, press the F7 (SELECT ALL) button (not possible if destination has protected items).

7. Press the F9 (COPY) button. A message asking you to confirm the operation appears in the display.

8. Press the F9 (COPY) button while holding down the SFT button. The VTR recalls the contents of the “Memory Stick”. After completion, the title of the memory bank of the “Memory Stick” appears under the VTR indication.

9. Press the F10 (EXIT) button. The SET UP menu appears again.

Recalling a cue point list from a “Memory Stick” replaces the current VTR cue point list with the recalled data.

1. Press the SET UP button.

2. Press the F2 (MEMORY CARD) button. The MEMORY CARD menu appears in the display.

3. Press the F4 (SHOW CUESET) button. The menu for storing cue point lists appears.

4. Press the F8 (DIRECTION) button to select the → direction. The right cursor bar flashes.

5. Use the cursor ← button to move the cursor (►) to the CUE POINT SET side, then press the cursor ↑ or ↓ button to move the cursor bar to the number of the memory bank in the “Memory Stick”.

6. Press the F9 (COPY) button. A message asking you to confirm the operation appears in the display.

7. Press the F9 (COPY) button while holding down the SFT button. The VTR recalls the cue point list from the “Memory Stick”. After completion, the title of the cue point list appears under the CURRENT CUE SET indication.

8. Press the F10 (EXIT) button. The SET UP menu appears again.

To return to the MEMORY CARD menu, press the F3 (SHOW SETUP) button.

1. Move the cursor (►) to the item to be titled (e.g., CURRENT SETUP, a specific SETUP BANK, or a MEMORY CARD BANK).

2. Press the F6 (EDIT TITLE) button to display the CURRENT SETUP TITLE EDIT window (or similar for other items). The VTR enters EDIT mode, and the window opens.

3. Press the cursor ← or → button to select a letter.

4. Press the F7 (SET LETTER) button or the cursor center button. The selected letter is entered.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter more characters.

To enter a space: Press the F5 (SPACE) button.

If you enter a wrong character: Press the F6 (BACK SPACE) button to go back, then reenter a character.

To cancel the procedure to start over again: Press F9 (CANCEL) button to start over again.

To change a character: Press the cursor ↑ button to enter the title box, then press the cursor ← or → button to go to the text insertion position.

6. Press the F10 (SAVE/EXIT) button. The entered title is set and the menu displayed before you pressed the F6 (EDIT TITLE) button appears again.

1. Press the SET UP button. The SET UP menu appears.

2. Press the F1 (VTR BANK) button. The VTR BANK menu appears.

3. Press the F5 (POWER ON) button. The POWER ON RECALL menu appears.

4. Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob or press the cursor ↑ or ↓ button to move the cursor (►) to the bank you want to have automatically read at power on.

5. Press the F10 (SAVE/EXIT) button. The selected bank is set for automatic reading, and the VTR BANK menu appears.

To cancel automatic reading at power on, select OFF in step 4.

Saving DEFAULT settings to a VTR Bank:

1. Press the SET UP button.

2. Press the F1 (VTR BANK) button.

3. Press the F3 (DEFAULT) button. The DEFAULT SAVE/RECALL menu appears.

4. Press the F8 (DIRECTION) button to select the ← direction (save to bank). The left cursor bar flashes.

5. Press the cursor ↑ or ↓ button to move the cursor (►) to the VTR memory bank where you want to save the DEFAULT settings.

6. Press the F9 (COPY) button. A confirmation message appears.

7. Press the F9 (COPY) button while holding down the SFT button. DEFAULT settings are saved.

8. Press F10 (EXIT).

Recalling DEFAULT settings from a VTR Bank to current settings:

1. Follow steps 1-3 above.

2. Press the F8 (DIRECTION) button to select the → direction (recall from bank). The right cursor bar flashes.

3. Press the cursor ↑ or ↓ button to move the cursor (►) to the VTR memory bank from which you want to recall DEFAULT settings.

4. Press the F9 (COPY) button. A confirmation message appears.

5. Press the F9 (COPY) button while holding down the SFT button. DEFAULT settings are recalled.

6. Press F10 (EXIT).

Saving DEFAULT settings to a “Memory Stick”:

1. Insert the “Memory Stick”.

2. Press the SET UP button.

3. Press the F2 (MEMORY CARD) button.

4. Press the F3 (DEFAULT) button. The MS DEFAULT SAVE/RECALL menu appears.

5. Press the F8 (DIRECTION) button to select the ← direction (save to “Memory Stick”). The left cursor bar flashes.

6. Press the cursor ↑ or ↓ button to move the cursor (►) to the “Memory Stick” bank where you want to save DEFAULT settings.

7. Press the F9 (COPY) button. A confirmation message appears.

8. Press the F9 (COPY) button while holding down the SFT button. DEFAULT settings are saved.

9. Press F10 (EXIT).

Recalling DEFAULT settings from a “Memory Stick” to current settings:

1. Follow steps 1-4 above.

2. Press the F8 (DIRECTION) button to select the → direction (recall from “Memory Stick”). The right cursor bar flashes.

3. Press the cursor ↑ or ↓ button to move the cursor (►) to the “Memory Stick” bank from which you want to recall DEFAULT settings.

4. Press the F9 (COPY) button. A confirmation message appears.

5. Press the F9 (COPY) button while holding down the SFT button. DEFAULT settings are recalled.

6. Press F10 (EXIT).

In the HOME menu, use the F1 (PB/EE) button to select the output signal.

PB (Playback): Outputs the signal played back from the tape.

EE (Electric-to-Electric): Outputs the input signal directly. This is used for confidence checks of the input signal.

In the HOME menu, use the F2 (REC INH) button to select the record inhibit mode.

off: Enables recording.

crash REC: Inhibits recording in assemble edit mode or insert edit mode. Only crash recording (manual recording) is enabled.

video/CTL: Inhibits recording of video and control track signals.

audio/CTL: Inhibits recording of audio and control track signals.

all: Inhibits all recording operations.

In the HOME menu:

Press F3 (ASSEMBLE) to select assemble edit mode.

Press F4 (INS TC) to select insert edit mode for time code.

Press F5 (INS VIDEO) to select insert edit mode for video.

Press F6 (INS AUDIO) to select insert edit mode for audio. When selected, the AUDIO CH SEL screen appears. Use F1-F6 to select/deselect audio channels 1-12 for insert editing. Press F10 (OK) to confirm.

Press F7 (INS CUE) to select insert edit mode for cue audio.

In the HOME menu, use the F8 (PRE READ) button to toggle Preread on or off. When Preread is on, video and audio signals that have been pre-read can be externally processed and simultaneously re-recorded.

In the HOME menu, use the F9 (FREEZE) button to toggle the freeze function on or off. When on, a still picture is output.

In the HOME menu, press the F10 (PREROLL TIME) button. The PREROLL TIME setting screen appears. Use the numeric buttons to enter the desired preroll time (e.g., 05 seconds 00 frames) and press the SET button or the MULTI CONTROL knob to confirm.

In the HOME menu, press the ALT button, then press the F1 (DMC) button to toggle Dynamic Motion Control (DMC) playback on or off. This is available when an HKSR-5001 board is installed and the system is in 23.98PsF, 24PsF, 25PsF, 29.97PsF, or 30PsF mode.

In the HOME menu, press the ALT button, then press the F2 (STOP CODE) button. The STOP CODE setting screen appears. Use the numeric buttons to enter the desired time code where playback should stop and press the SET button or the MULTI CONTROL knob to confirm. To disable, set it to –:–:–:–.

In the TC menu:

1. Press F1 (TIMER SEL) to select the timer display: TC (Time Code), U-BIT (User Bit), TAPE (Tape Timer/CTL), or OFF.

2. Press F2 (TIMER RESET) to reset the selected timer (TAPE or TC if TCG is Prst or Preset Hold) to 00:00:00:00.

3. Press F3 (TIMER SET) to set the preset time code. Use numeric buttons to input the time and press SET or the MULTI CONTROL knob.

4. Press F4 (TIMER HOLD) to hold the current timer display (TC or U-BIT). Press again to release.

When the heads become dirty, noise may appear on the playback picture, or in severe cases, no picture will be played back. If this occurs, clean the heads using a Sony BCT-HD12CL cleaning cassette. Insert the cleaning cassette and press the PLAY button. The VTR will automatically enter cleaning mode for about 5 seconds and then stop. If the problem persists after cleaning, repeat the procedure. If it still persists after five cleanings, the heads may be damaged. Consult your Sony service representative.

Caution: Do not use the cleaning cassette too frequently, as it is abrasive and can shorten head life. Use it only when necessary.

If the unit is moved suddenly from a cold place to a warm place, or if the room temperature rises suddenly, moisture may condense on the surface of the tape and inside the unit. In this condition, the COND lamp on the lower control panel lights up, and all operation modes are disabled. If this happens, eject the cassette and leave the unit turned on for at least two hours to allow it to acclimatize. The COND lamp will go off when the condensation has evaporated.

Meaning: An emergency stop occurred during tape transport.

Remedy: Turn the power off, then on again. If the error persists, consult your Sony service representative.

Meaning: The supply reel or take-up reel is not rotating correctly.

Remedy: Eject the cassette and check if the tape is slack or damaged. If the error persists, consult your Sony service representative.

Meaning: The drum is not rotating correctly or is stopped.

Remedy: Turn the power off, then on again. If the error persists, consult your Sony service representative.

Meaning: The capstan is not rotating correctly or is stopped.

Remedy: Turn the power off, then on again. If the error persists, consult your Sony service representative.

Meaning: The tape has slackened.

Remedy: Eject the cassette and remove the slack. If the error persists, consult your Sony service representative.

Meaning: The end of the tape has been reached.

Meaning: Recording is inhibited. This may be due to the record inhibit tab on the cassette or the REC INH setting in the HOME menu.

Meaning: No video input signal is detected when input is selected as the reference or for recording.

By having the normally used settings saved in a bank, and recalled automatically when the system is powered on, you can always start operation from powering on with the same settings.

1. Make the VTR SETUP menu and PF assignment settings.

2. In the VTR BANK menu screen, save the current settings in any VTR bank. It is preferable to add a title to identify the settings, and protect the settings not to be overwritten.

3. Press the ALT button. This switches to the ALT + BANK menu screen.

4. Press the F4 (POW-ON RECALL) button. A red “P” appears to the left of the VTR BANK title. Each time you press the F4 (POW-ON RECALL) button cycles the VTR bank from SETUP BANK 1 in sequence to the FACTORY PRESET item, and then to blank.

5. Press the ALT button, to return to the VTR BANK menu screen.

Next time you power on, the settings will automatically be recalled from SETUP BANK in the VTR bank with “P” set.

Note: Unless VTR SETUP menu item 116 “ALARM BEEP” is set to “off” to distinguish the automatic recall from a normal startup, a beep sound occurs twice.

For each VTR SETUP menu item, you can change the factory DEFAULT value to a desired value. These changed DEFAULT values can be saved in a VTR BANK of the VTR.

1. Press the SET UP button. The SETUP menu screen appears.

2. Press the ALT button. The ALT + SETUP menu screen appears.

3. Press the F1 (DEFAULT VTR BANK) button. The DEFAULT VTR BANK screen appears.

The procedure for saving from CURRENT DEFAULT to DEFAULT BANK, saving from DEFAULT BANK or FACTORY PRESET (factory setting) to CURRENT DEFAULT, changing the title, or setting protection, is the same as operation on a VTR bank. For details, see “4-1-4 VTR Memory Bank Function” on page 42.

Notes:

• The storage region for DEFAULT BANK is one set only.

• The title name shown in the current area is always that for the CURRENT SETUP data. When DEFAULT BANK data with the title changed is written to CURRENT DEFAULT, the title of the current area does not change. Also, when CURRENT DEFAULT settings are saved in DEFAULT BANK, the title of DEFAULT BANK is copied from the title of CURRENT SETUP.

For each VTR SETUP menu item, you can change the factory DEFAULT value to a desired value. The set DEFAULT values can be saved in a “Memory Stick”.

1. Insert a “Memory Stick”.

2. Press the SET UP button. The SET UP menu screen appears.

3. Press the ALT button. The ALT + SETUP menu screen appears.

4. Press the F2 (DEFAULT MEMORY CARD) button. The DEFAULT MEMORY CARD screen appears.

The procedure for saving from CARD DEFAULT to DEFAULT BANK or CURRENT DEFAULT, saving from DEFAULT BANK, CURRENT DEFAULT or FACTORY PRESET to CARD DEFAULT, changing the title, or setting protection, is the same as operation on a VTR bank. For details, see “4-1-5 “Memory Stick” Operations” on page 44.

Notes:

• The storage region for CARD DEFAULT is one set only.

• The title shown in the current area is always that for the CURRENT SETUP data. When CARD DEFAULT data with the title changed is written to CURRENT DEFAULT, the title of the current area does not change. Also, when CURRENT DEFAULT settings are saved in DEFAULT BANK, the title of DEFAULT BANK is copied from the title of CURRENT SETUP.

• There is complete data compatibility between the SRW-5000 and SRW-5500.

See “To check the items for which DEFAULT values have been changed” on page 109.

Press the HOME button.

Press the ALT button.

The audio/video output signals from the line output and monitor output connectors can be temporarily changed from their current settings to another set of settings by pressing the F1 (PB/EE) button. The video, digital audio, and analog cue channel output signals are toggled to the other set of settings while the button is pressed.

Output signal selection

Select the output signal with ALT/F9 (PB EE SEL) or VTR SETUP menu item 017 “PB/EE SELECT MENU”. Output signal types for different operation modes of this VTR are shown below.

a) Output signals during playback are PB/PB only. Output signals cannot be selected with the VTR SETUP menu item 017 “PB/EE SELECT MENU”.

b) When the INPUT CHECK button is held down, the INPUT signals (audio and video) are output. Output signals cannot be selected with the VTR SETUP menu item 017 “PB/EE SELECT MENU”. When the INPUT signals are output, only monitor output is changed. Line output signals are not changed.

c) Pressing the F1 (PB/EE) button changes the output signals during shuttle mode in the following ways.

Note: When PB/PB is selected in shuttle mode during HDCAM playback, audio output is muted for playback speeds other than -1 to +2 times normal speed.

Record inhibit mode is selected by pressing the F2 (REC INH) button. Every time the button is pressed, the setting toggles between “off” and “on”.

The record inhibit area is selected using the VTR SETUP menu item 003 “REC INHIBIT AREA select”.

all: All recording is prohibited. (The REC INHIBIT indicator lights.)

crash REC: The normal record mode is disabled. Use this setting when you want to record only during assemble editing or insert editing.

video/CTL: Video and CTL signal recording is inhibited.

audio/CTL: Audio and CTL signal recording is inhibited.

casst: This is displayed when recording is inhibited because the record-protect plug is set. This setting cannot be selected.

Select assemble or insert edit mode.

Selecting assemble edit mode

Press the F3 (ASSEMBLE) button in the HOME menu.

Selecting the insert edit mode

Press one of the following INSERT buttons in the HOME menu: F4 (INS TC), F5 (INS VIDEO), F6 (INS AUDIO), F7 (INS CUE (SRW-5500 only)).

For more information about editing operations, see “Chapter 6 Editing” on page 124.

This setting allows pre-reading (reading before writing) in insert edit mode. To select pre-reading, press the ALT/F1 (PRE READ) buttons. Pressing the buttons cycles the settings through on/off.

on: Preread both video signal and audio signal.

off: No pre-reading

video only: Preread video signal only.

The pre-read function can be used for pre-read editing.

For still-picture output, press the ALT/F3 (FREEZE) buttons. The picture that was playing just before the button was pressed will be frozen on the screen. Make the field or frame selection using the VTR SETUP menu item 902 “FREEZE MODE”.

To maintain the still-picture

Set the VTR SETUP menu item 903 “FREEZE CONTROL FROM KEY PANEL” to “latch”. The still-picture output is maintained until the button is pressed again.

To temporarily output a still-picture

Set the VTR SETUP menu item 903 “FREEZE CONTROL FROM KEY PANEL” to “momentary”. A still-picture is output as long as you hold down the button.

Stop-freeze function

To automatically output a still-picture when the VTR is changed to stop mode, set the VTR SETUP menu item 905 “STOP FREEZE CONTROL” to “enable”.

Note: Regardless of the setting of the VTR SETUP menu item 902 “FREEZE MODE”, stop-freeze is a frame-freeze picture during playback of a PsF recorded tape, and a field-freeze picture in other modes.

Set the preroll time by pressing the ALT/F6 (PREROLL) buttons. You can set a preroll time of 0 to 30 seconds in 1-second units. During editing on this VTR, a preroll time of 5 seconds or more is recommended.

Setting the preroll time

1. Press the ALT/F6 (PREROLL) buttons. A data entry window appears.

2. Change the setting with the cursor ↑ or ↓ button. You may also use the MULTI CONTROL knob.

3. Press the ALT/F6 (PREROLL) buttons. The data entry window disappears.

In DMC (Dynamic Motion Control) playback mode, the VTR plays back a tape segment at a specified variable speed of -1 to +2 times normal playback speed, memorizes the speed, then plays the segment back at a later time at the memorized speed. DMC playback is useful during on-the-spot telecasts of sporting events for immediate playback and broadcast of highlight scenes for which starting and ending points have been set during recording.

For detail on the procedure for DMC playback, see “5-4-4 DMC Playback” on page 120.

During tape editing using two SRW-5000/5500 VTRs, you can use DMC playback to control the playback speed of the player VTR for editing at variable speeds (DMC editing).

You can select the stop code detection mode (recording/confirmation/deletion), and adjust the stop position when a stop code is detected.

To call up the STOP CODE menu screen

Press the ALT/F8 (STOP CODE) buttons in the HOME menu. If DETECT STOP is set to “ON”, “D-STOP” appears at the side of the cassette indication.

To detect stop codes: F2, F3

When playing a tape on which stop codes are recorded, you can select four different operation modes, according to the settings of the F2 (DETECT BEEP) button and F3 (DETECT STOP) button, as follows.

The tape transport modes and speed ranges in which stop codes can be detected are as follows.

Note: In VAR mode, stop codes cannot be detected at ±0.03 times normal speed.

Adjusting the stop position when a stop code is detected: F4

When a stop code is detected, you can adjust the position at which the tape transport stops in the direction from the normal stop position toward the SOM point, within the range of 0 to 150 frames, in frame units.

1. Press the HOME button. The HOME menu screen appears.

2. Press the ALT/F8 (STOP CODE) button. The STOP CODE menu screen appears.

3. Press the F4 (DETECT ADJUST) button. The setting display lights up.

4. Change the setting with the cursor ↑ or ↓ button. You may also use the MULTI CONTROL knob.

5. Press the F4 (DETECT ADJUST) button. The data entry window disappears.

Recording stop codes: F7

To record stop codes, press the F7 (CODE REC) button.

1. Press the HOME button. The HOME menu screen appears.

2. Press the ALT/F8 (STOP CODE) buttons. The STOP CODE menu screen appears.

3. Press the F7 (CODE REC) button to select “on”. Pressing the button toggles between “on” and “off”.

4. Press the REC/EDIT button. In PLAY, JOG, or similar mode, cue up to the SOM point, and press the REC/EDIT button. With the point at which the REC/EDIT button is pressed as the SOM point, after a preroll, the recording operation starts, and user bits (value 0) and stop code are recorded, after which the unit automatically stops. After recording is completed, the setting of the F7 (CODE REC) button is automatically changed to OFF.

To abandon the operation at any point: Press the STOP button.

To specify the recording start position: Press the F5 (REC ADJUST) button, to specify how many seconds before the SOM point the recording of the stop code should start.

To check the recording: Press the PREVIEW/REVIEW button. The tape prerolls to the SOM point and playback starts. If the stop code is correctly recorded, regardless of the settings of the F2 (DETECT BEEP) button and F3 (DETECT STOP) button, a confirmation sound is emitted for 1 second, and the unit stops in accordance with the setting of the F4 (DETECT ADJUST) button. If the unit does not stop even after passing the point at which the stop code is recorded, repeat the recording operation. Note: Checking the recording with the PREVIEW/REVIEW button is only valid in the stop code menu screen.

Deleting stop codes: F8

To delete a stop code, press the F8 (CODE ERASE) button.

1. Press the HOME button. The HOME menu screen appears.

2. Press the ALT/F8 (STOP CODE) buttons. The stop code menu screen appears.

3. Press the F8 (CODE ERASE) button to select “on”. Pressing the button toggles between “on” and “off”.

4. Press the REC/EDIT button. In stop code detection mode, stop the VTR at the stop code you want to delete, and press the REC/EDIT button. After prerolling 5 seconds before the stop code recording point, the VTR begins the delete operation, and user bits (value 0) are recorded, after which the unit automatically stops. After deletion is completed, the setting of the F8 (CODE ERASE) button is automatically changed to OFF.

To abandon the operation at any point: Press the STOP button.

To check the deletion: Press the PREVIEW/REVIEW button. The VTR prerolls 5 seconds before the recording point, and starts playback. If the unit stops at the point at which the stop code was recorded, repeat the deletion operation. Note: Checking the deletion with the PREVIEW/REVIEW button is only valid in the stop code menu screen.

Press the TC button.

Press the ALT button.

The display shows the following types of time data:

1) LTC and VITC: LTC cannot be read when the tape speed is very slow or is changed suddenly. VITC, on the other hand, can be read more accurately than LTC when the VTR is stopped or the tape speed is very low. VITC, however, cannot be read when the tape speed is very fast.

2) CTL signals: CTL (control) signals are pulse signals that are recorded horizontally in each frame.

3) User bits: These represent supplementary information as part of the recorded time code, and consist of eight hexadecimal digits (0-9 and A-F).

Time data for IN, OUT, AIN and AOUT points are also displayed.

Selecting the time data display

Press the F1 (TIMER SEL) button repeatedly to select the desired time data display.

CTL: Counts the CTL signals on the playback tape or the CTL signals being recorded on the tape, and displays the tape running time in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames.

TC: Displays the value read by the time code reader or the value generated by the time code generator. To switch between VITC and LTC, press the F5 (TCR SEL) button.

UBIT: Displays user bits data inserted in time code being played back, or the user bits data inserted in time code being recorded. To switch between VITC and LTC, press the F5 (TCR SEL) button.

Use the F6, F7, and F9 buttons in the TC menu to specify the time code and the user bits to be recorded. The specifications for the various button settings are shown in the following table.

1) The DF/NDF setting on the F9 button is applied to the time code only when “prst” is specified by the F7 button; the DF/NDF setting is always applied for the CTL timer.

2) Specify the signal to be regenerated with the VTR SETUP menu item 608 “TCG/UBG REGENE MODE”. Signals not specified by this menu item are automatically set to Preset mode, regardless of the F7 button setting.

Setting time codes

To set time codes, select “prst” with the F7 (TCG MODE) button in the TC menu and then follow the steps below.

1. Press the F1 (TIMER SEL) button to select the TC (time code) to be set.

2. Enter the new setting in the data entry window with the numeric buttons. For example, to enter 01H00M30S00F, press 1, 0, 0, 3, 0, 0, 0. (The leading 0 is not required. When the entered value is less than eight digits, the leading digit(s) is (are) set to 0 when you press the SET button.)

To cancel entered values: Press the CLR button.

3. Press the SET UP button to set the entered value. If you pressed the + or – button, then entered a value, the result of calculation appears in the display.

4. Press the F3 (TIMER SET) button. The input value is set as the time code.

Notes:

• Set the F8 (RUN MODE) button to “rec” before setting the time data for recording. When you select “rec”, time data advances from a set value only during recording. When you select “free”, time code advances in real time after the initial value has been set.

• During recording, VITC is always written to the AUX data area of the video signal.

• Time codes from an external time code generator cannot be set.

• Time codes cannot be set when the internal time code generator is locked to external time codes or to time codes read by the time code reader.

• Note: When ±12H is selected in the VTR SETUP menu item 605 “TAPE TIMER DISPLAY” and a value of 10H or more is entered, the first digit will be dropped.

Resetting time data

Press the F2 (TIMER RESET) button. The internal time code generator is reset according to the setting of the F1 (TIMER SEL) button.

Resetting TC or UBIT data

The internal time code generator is reset and the time data display becomes 00H00M00S00F (TC) or 00 00 00 00 (UBIT). Edit points are not affected.

Notes:

• Time data read by the time code reader cannot be reset.

• Time data cannot be reset when the internal time code generator is locked to external time codes or to time codes read by the time code reader.

Setting the user bit value

1. Press the F1 (TIMER SEL) button to select UBIT.

2. Enter the desired user bit value in hexadecimal notation using the numeric buttons. Press the 0 to 5 buttons while holding down the SFT button to enter the letters A to F.

3. Press the F3 (TIMER SET) button.

Recording the current time

1. Press the F9 (DF/NDF) button to select “DF”.

2. Press the F8 (RUN MODE) button to select “free”.

3. Enter the target time with the numeric buttons while verifying the data in the data entry window.

4. When the target time arrives, press the F3 (TIMER SET) button. The time code generator starts operating from the specified time.

Setting the CTL timer

1. Press the F1 (TIMER SEL) button to select CTL.

2. Enter data in the data entry window using the number buttons.

3. Press the SET button to set the data.

4. Press the F3 (TIMER SET) button.

Press the F4 (TIMER HOLD) button. The time is paused only while the button is held down.

Press the F5 (TCR SEL) button to select the time code to be read by the time code reader during playback.

VITC: Reads VITC.

auto: Reads VITC when the playback speed is ±1/2 times normal speed or less, and LTC when it is greater than ±1/2 times normal speed.

LTC: Reads LTC.

Depending on the time code recorded on a tape, VITC or LTC appears on the display.

Note: Time codes that are read by the time code reader or played back are output from the TIME CODE OUT connector.

There are two ways to record time codes on the VTR. One way is to record the output of the VTR’s internal time code generator. The other is to directly record time codes that are input from an external time code generator. The output from the internal time code generator can either be set to a specified initial value, or synchronized with an external time code generator.

The internal time code generator time code settings are made with the F6 (REGENE SOURCE)/F7 (TCG MODE) buttons. Menu selections and settings are shown in the following table.

Note: Regenerated signals are selected using the VTR SETUP menu item 608 “TCG/UBG REGENE MODE setting”.

To check the running of the internal time code generator

Press the INPUT CHECK button.

Press the F8 (RUN MODE) button to select the time code running mode.

free: The time code advances when the power is on regardless of the VTR’s operation mode.

rec: The time code advances only during recording.

Press the F9 (DF/NDF) button to select the running mode for the CTL counter and the time code generator.

DF: Drop frame mode¹⁾ (DF is displayed.)

NDF: Non-drop frame mode²⁾ (NDF is displayed.)

auto: The unit switches to drop frame mode when the field frequency is 29.97 Hz, and switches to non-drop frame mode when the field frequency is 30 Hz.

1) Drop frame mode: In order to compensate for differences between time code values from the time code generator and the actual time that occurs when the frame frequency of this unit is 29.97 Hz, the drop frame mode causes the time code generator to omit the first two frames (frame 00 and 01) in each minute except the tenth.

2) Non-drop frame mode: In this mode, drop frame mode processing is not performed. Since there is no frame cutting, a discrepancy of about 86 seconds occurs each day in the case of a frame frequency of 29.97 Hz.

Notes:

• This setting is only active when the frame frequency of the unit is 29.97 Hz or 30 Hz.

• When the F7 (TCG MODE) button is set to “regene”, the drop frame mode is inoperative since the time code generator is synchronized to the playback time code.

Select the content of the second time code display area using the F10 (TC2 SEL) button.

When the two-unit editing display, a warning, or similar is shown, the second time code display area does not appear.

Press the ALT/F1 (TAPE TIMER) buttons to select a 12-hour or 24-hour clock for the CTL display.

±12H: 12-hour clock

24H: 24-hour clock

To preset the pulldown time code when this VTR is operated in 23.98PsF/24PsF mode, use the following procedure.

1. Press the TC button, then press the ALT button. You can also press the ALT and TC buttons simultaneously.

2. Press the F2 (PDPSET MENU) button. The PDPSET menu appears.

3. Press the F1 (PRESET MODE) button to select 24F or 30F time code to be preset. The selected time code is framed with the thick line. Each press of the button switches time code between 24F and 30F.

24F: Presets the 24 frames time code. The A frame of the pulldown sequence is preset.

30F: Presets the 30 frames time code. The A frame of the pulldown sequence is preset.

4.

• When 30F is selected in the step 3: Press the F6 (PDTC DF/NDF) button to select DF or NDF. This selection is effective only for 30F time code.

DF: Drop frame mode

NDF: Non-drop frame mode

auto: The unit switches the running mode (DF/NDF) automatically according to the frame frequency of the unit. When the frame frequency is 23.98 Hz, the unit switches to the drop frame mode and switches to the non-drop frame mode when it is 24 Hz.

• When 24F is selected in the step 3: Skip this step.

5. Enter the time code data in the data entry window with numeric buttons.

6. Press the SET button to set the input data.

7. Press the F2 (PDTIME SET) button.

Notes:

• Once the time code is preset, it cannot be reverted.

• Operation information display cannot be displayed while the pulldown time code appears.

• The pulldown time code cannot be displayed while the machine-to-machine editing display appears.

Use the following procedure to set the time code conversion settings.

1. Press the TC button, and then press the ALT button. The ALT+TC menu appears.

2. Press the F3 (TCCONV MENU) button. The TC CONVERT menu appears. STARTING TC is the time code used as a reference when converting time code. JUMPING TC is the loopback point for converting time code with STARTING TC as the reference point, and the conversion done in both forward and reverse directions. The time code is discontinuous at this point.

3. If necessary, use the function buttons to change the settings.

To preset the 24F STARTING TC using the numeric buttons:

1. Press the TC button, and then press the ALT button. The ALT+TC menu appears.

2. Press the F3 (TCCONV MENU) button. The TC CONVERT menu appears.

3. Enter the time code in the data entry window with the numeric buttons.

4. Press the SET button to set the time code.

To display the pulldown time code, follow the steps below.

1. Press the TC button, then press the ALT button. The ALT+TC menu appears.

2. Press the F4 (PDTC DISP) button to select (highlight) “on”. Each time you press the button, “on” and “off” alternate.

on: Displays the pulldown time code.

off: Does not display the pulldown time code.

To superimpose the characters representing time code data and operation mode information on the output signals, use the ALT/F4 (PD CHARA) and ALT/F6 (CHARA SUPER) buttons.

Contents of superimposed data:

The example shows factory-set contents. By changing VTR SETUP menu item 626 “DISPLAY INFORMATION select”, different types of information can be displayed on the second line.

1. Types of time data:

Note: When time data or user bits are not read correctly, a “*” will be displayed in this block so that the symbols become “T*R”, “U*R”, “T*R.”, “U*R.”, etc.

2. Drop frame mark of the time code reader

“.”: drop frame mode

“:”: non-drop frame mode

3. Drop frame mark of the time code generator

“.”: drop frame mode

“:”: non-drop frame mode

4. Field mark of the VITC data

” “: (blank space) fields 1 and 3

“*”: fields 2 and 4

5. Operation mode

The contents are divided into blocks A and B as shown below.

Block A: Indicates the operation mode.

Block B: Indicates the tape speed or servo lock status.

Block C: A ■ mark here indicates an edit section for automatic editing.

a) Initial speed or memorized speed

To display a warning message: Set the VTR SETUP menu item 626 “DISPLAY INFORMATION select” to any setting other than “time data only” and set the menu item 627 “CHAR WARNING DISPLAY at dual line mode” to “on”. The first 16 characters of the warning message flashes on the second line. When there are multiple warning messages, each message flashes twice before it is replaced by the next message. When there is no warning message, the setting of the VTR SETUP menu item 626 “DISPLAY INFORMATION select” flashes on the second line instead.

To display remaining time on the tape: Use the VTR SETUP menu item 628 “REMAIN TIME DISPLAY” to display remaining time on the tape.

off: Do not display remaining time.

10min: Display remaining time when it is 10 minutes or less.

on: Always display remaining time.

Changing the superimpose position: The superimpose position can be set to 16 different positions in the horizontal directions (0 to 15) and 24 different positions in the vertical directions (0 to 23). To move in the horizontal direction, press the ALT/F7 (CHARA H-POS) buttons, and to move in the vertical direction, press the ALT/F8 (CHARA V-POS) buttons. Each cursor button press increments the setting by 1. From the maximum value, the next value is the minimum value. Switching to a menu screen other than the TC menu screen also ends the setting.

Cue points can be registered in a total of 10 pages (numbered 0 to 9), to a total of 100 cue points (numbered 0 to 99). Each page can hold a maximum of 10 cue points. Cue point settings, deletions, and page settings are done through the CUE menu.

To activate the CUE menu: Press the CUE button.

To select whether to erase cue point data when a cassette is inserted: Press the F10 (M-CUE CLEAR) button to select whether to erase cue point data when a cassette is inserted.

on: Erase cue point data.

off: Do not erase cue point data.

Note: Cue point data is factory set to be erased when a cassette is inserted.

By pressing any of the F1 (DIGOUT CH1 TR1) to F8 (DIGOUT CH8 TR8) buttons menu, and the F1 (DIGOUT CH9) to F4 (DIGOUT CH12) buttons in the ALT+DIG OUT screen obtained by pressing the ALT button, you can select the source track for each channel.

1. Press the cursor ← or → button, to align the cursor with the channel for which you want to make the selection.

2. Press the cursor ↑ or ↓ button, to select the source track to be output.

Press the cursor center button. The cursor item returns to the default.

Press the F9 (DIGITAL ALL RESET) button in the ALT + DIG OUT menu. The source tracks of all channels return to their default settings.

You can also make the source track selection using VTR SETUP menu item 834 “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT EXCHANGE”.

To make the source track selection for the analog audio output signal on each of CH1 to CH4, use the following procedure:

1. Press the F4 (ANAOUT EXCHNG) button. The ANAOUT menu appears, together with a source track selection window for the analog audio output signals.

2. Carry out the source track selection for the analog audio output signal on each channel. TR1 to TR12: Select the audio signals recorded on tracks 1 to 12.

3. Press the F10 (EXIT) button. This returns to the AUDIO menu screen.

To make output settings for individual channels with the F buttons in ANAOUT EXCHNG: By pressing any of the F1 (ANAOUT CH1 TR1) to F4 (ANAOUT CH4 TR4) buttons, you can select the source track for each channel.

To make input signal selections for individual channels with the numeric buttons in ANAOUT EXCHNG:

1. Press the cursor ← or → button, to align the cursor with the channel for which you want to make the selection.

2. Press the cursor ↑ or ↓ button, to select the source track to be output.

To return to the default settings in ANAOUT EXCHNG: Press the cursor center button. The cursor item returns to the default.

You can also make this setting using VTR SETUP menu item 835 “ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT EXCHANGE”.

To make the source track selection for the digital audio output signal (audio multiplexed with SD SDI), use the following procedure:

1. Press the F5 (SDOUT EXCHNG) button. The SDOUT menu appears, together with a source track selection menu for the digital audio output signals.

2. Press F9 (SD OUT EXCHNG) to set the display to “ena”s. ena: Enable the settings of this menu. dis: Disable the settings of this menu, and use the settings for CH1 to CH8 of DIGOUT EXCHNG.

3. Select the digital audio output signal for each channel. TR1 to TR12: Output the audio signals recorded on tracks 1 to 12.

4. Press the F10 (EXIT) button. This returns to the AUDIO menu.

Making output settings for individual channels with the F buttons in SDOUT EXCHNG: By pressing any of the F1 (SDOUT CH1 TR1) to F8 (SDOUT CH8 TR8) buttons, you can select the source track for each channel.

Making input signal selections for individual channels with the numeric buttons in SDOUT EXCHNG:

1. Press the cursor ← or → button, to align the cursor with the channel for which you want to make the selection.

2. Press the cursor ↑ or ↓ button, to select the source channel to be output.

To return to the default settings in SDOUT EXCHNG: Press the cursor center button. The cursor item returns to the default.

You can also make this setting using the VTR SETUP menu item 836 “SD AUDIO OUTPUT EXCHANGE”.

To select the digital audio transition type at edit points, use the following procedure:

1. In the AUDIO menu, press the ALT button. The AUDIO EDIT menu opens, and an edit image window appears.

2. Press the ALT/F1 (AUDIO EDIT) buttons to select the transition type. Each press of the buttons selects a transition type in the order CUT → CROSS → FADE IN/OUT. At the same time, the display in the edit image window changes to reflect the selected type.

You can also make this setting using the VTR SETUP menu item 317 “AUDIO EDIT MODE”.

To select the fade processing time for digital audio at edit points, use the following procedure:

Note: The fade processing time cannot be changed when the audio transition type has been set to CUT with the ALT/F1 (AUDIO EDIT) buttons.

1. Press the ALT/F1 (AUDIO EDIT) buttons, and select CROSS or FADE IN/OUT. The FADE TIME menu appears.

2. Press the ALT/F2 (FADE TIME) button to select the fade time. Each press of the button changes the setting in the range 5 ms to 115 ms. At the same time, the display in the edit image window changes to reflect the selected time.

You can also make this setting using the VTR SETUP menu item 811 “DIGITAL AUDIO FADE TIME”.

You can replace channel settings for audio edit preset commands received from editors and other external devices. This function allows such devices to control channels 1 to 12 on this unit.

1. Press the ALT/F2 (REPLCE CH SEL) buttons. The REPL CH SEL menu appears, together with the edit preset channel selection menu for each channel on this unit.

2. Press the F9 (REPLCE CH SEL) button repeatedly until “ena” is displayed. ena: The settings of this menu are enabled. dis: The settings of this menu are disabled and the settings made in EDIT PRESET REPLACE MODE SELECT and ANALOG AUDIO EDIT PRESET REPLACE are used.

3. Select the edit preset channel for each channel. CH1 to CH12: The edit preset command of the selected edit preset channel controls the channel of this unit.

4. Press the F10 (EXIT) button. The ALT+AUDIO menu appears again.

Setting channels for individual tracks using the F button: You can set channels for individual tracks by pressing the F1 (REPLCE TR1) to F8 (REPLCE TR8) buttons, or by pressing the ALT button to go to the ALT+REPL CH menu, and then pressing F1 (REPLCE TR9) to F4 (REPLCE TR12) buttons.

Setting channels for individual tracks with the numeric buttons:

1. Press the cursor ← or → button to align the cursor with the track to be assigned with a channel.

2. Press the cursor ↑ or ↓ button to select the channel.

To restore the default settings: Press the cursor center button. The item selected by the cursor is restored to its default setting.

To restore all tracks to their default channel settings: Press the F9 (REPLCE CH ALL) button in the ALT+REPL CH menu. All tracks are restored to their default settings.

You can also do the above procedure with the VTR SETUP menu item “310: EDIT PRESET REPLACE CHANNEL SELECT”.

You can replace the channel settings for digital audio edit preset commands received from editors and other external devices. For example, some devices are capable of issuing digital audio edit preset commands only for channels 1 to 4 (CH1 to CH4). This function allows such devices to control channels 1 to 8 on this unit.

1. Press the ALT/F3 (REPLACE MODE) buttons. The REPLACE MODE menu appears, together with a REPLACE image window.

2. Press the F1 (REPLACE MODE) button. Each press of the button changes the setting in the order “normal → parallel → reverse → stereo”. At the same time, the image of the channels corresponding to the command changes to reflect the selected setting.

3. Press the F10 (EXIT) button. This returns to the AUDIO menu screen.

You can also make this setting using the VTR SETUP menu item 311 “EDIT PRESET REPLACE MODE SELECT”.

See “4-6-9 External Device Analog Audio Edit Preset Command Replace Mode Selection (ANALOG AUDIO EDIT REPLACE)” for information about settings for audio edit preset control of channels 9 to 12.

You can replace the channel settings for analog audio edit preset commands received from editors and other external devices. This function allows such devices to control channels 9 to 12 on this unit.

1. Press the ALT/F4 (ANALOG REPLACE) buttons. The ANALOG AUDIO EDIT REPLACE menu appears, together with a REPLACE image window.

2. Use the F1 (ANAREP CH9), F2 (ANAREP CH10), F3 (ANAREP CH11), F4 (ANAREP CH12) buttons to specify whether to control channels 9 to 12 with edit preset commands for analog channels 1 and 2. The image of the corresponding channels changes to reflect the settings.

3. Press the F10 (EXIT) button. This returns to the AUDIO menu screen.

You can also make this setting using the VTR SETUP menu item 312 “ANALOG AUDIO EDIT PRESET REPLACE”.

See “4-6-8 External Device Digital Audio Edit Preset Command Replace Mode Selection (AUDIO EDIT PRESET REPLACE)” for information about audio edit preset control of channels 1 to 8.

When pitch correction is performed during program play and play at a different frequency (23.98 frame ↔ 24 frame, 23.98/24 frame ↔ 25 frame, 29.97 frame ↔ 30 frame), you can set up group relations between audio channels.

1. Press the ALT/F5 (PITCH GROUP) buttons. The PITCH CORRECTION GROUP SELECT menu appears, together with an image window of channels groups for pitch correction.

2. Use the F1 (CH1) to F8 (CH8) buttons and the ALT/F1 (CH9) to ALT/F4 (CH12) buttons to group channels (Group-A to F, OFF). The image of channels belonging to each group changes to reflect the selections.

3. Press the F10 (EXIT) button. This returns to the AUDIO menu screen.

You can also make this setting using the VTR SETUP menu item 817 “PITCH CORRECTION GROUP select”.

Press the SET UP button.

Press the ALT button.

When operating the VTR with an external device, set the ALT/F7 (REMOTE NET) buttons, ALT/F8 (REMOTE 9-PIN) buttons or ALT/F9 (REMOTE 50-PIN) buttons to “on”.

When the ALT/F7 (REMOTE NET) buttons are set to “on”: You can operate the VTR from a computer or similar through the network to which the ETHERNET connector is connected.

When the ALT/F8 (REMOTE 9-PIN) buttons are set to “on”: You can operate the VTR with a device connected to the REMOTE 1-IN(9P) or REMOTE 1-I/O(9P) connector.

When the ALT/F9 (REMOTE 50-PIN) buttons are set to “on”: You can operate the VTR with a device connected to the REMOTE 2 PARALLEL I/O(50P) connector.

Note: When operating the VTR through an external device with the ALT/F8 or ALT/F9 buttons set to “on”, all of the tape operation and editing buttons are disabled, with the exception of the STOP and EJECT buttons. You may also set the VTR so that all buttons are enabled or disabled. Perform this setting using the VTR SETUP menu item 008 “LOCAL FUNCTION ENABLE”. You cannot, however, disable the menu and remote operation mode selection buttons.

Press the SET UP button, then press the F6 (VTR SETUP) button.

Press the ↑ and ↓ buttons to scroll the items in the VTR SETUP menu.

Items in the VTR SETUP menu are divided into categories according to type of settings they perform. The categories are:

To change the category, do one of the following:

• Press the ← button to make the categories window active, and select the category with the ↑ and ↓ buttons.

• Press the → button to make the item window active, and press the F1 (PREV PAGE) or F2 (NEXT PAGE) button.

Press any of the following buttons, to change the menu display:

• F5 (CATEGORY) button: Display the menus by category

• F6 (NAME) button: Display all menus in alphabetical order

• F7 (SCROLL) button: Display all menus in numerical order

1. Press one of the F5 (CATEGORY), F6 (NAME), and F7 (SCROLL) buttons. This changes the menu display.

2. Press the → button to make the item window active, then use the cursor ↑ and ↓ button, or the MULTI CONTROL knob, to align the cursor with the item to be changed. To speed up cursor movement, hold down the SFT button, and press the cursor ↑ and ↓ button.

3. Press the F8 (CHANGE DATA) button or the cursor → button. A window for changing the setting value appears.

4. With the F8 (CHANGE DATA) button, or the cursor ↑ and ↓ button, or the MULTI CONTROL knob, select the setting value. When subitems are displayed, use the cursor ↑ and ↓ button, or the MULTI CONTROL knob to select the subitem to be changed, then press the F8 (CHANGE DATA) button repeatedly. To return to the DEFAULT values, press the center cursor button or the MULTI CONTROL knob.

5. Press the F10 (SAVE/EXIT) button or the cursor ← button. This saves the change, and closes the window.

To continue with changing the settings, repeat steps 1 to 5.

Press the F10 (SAVE/EXIT) button. This saves all the changes, and returns to the SET UP menu screen.

About the unit’s behavior when the MULTI CONTROL knob is pressed: You can set item 132 “KNOB MODE” in the VTR SETUP menu to “move window” to select moving between windows as the action when the knob is pressed.

In VTR SETUP menu item 131 “CHANGED MENU HIGHLIGHT”, set ITEM SETTING to “on”. Items for which the setting values are different from the DEFAULT values appear in the VTR SETUP screen in yellow.

1. Use the cursor → button to make the item window active, then with the cursor ↑ and ↓ buttons or the MULTI CONTROL knob, move the cursor to the item to be changed.

2. Press the F8 (CHANGE DATA) button or the cursor → button. This opens a window for changing the setting. For a sub item, further press the F8 (CHANGE DATA) button or the cursor → button, to open the window for changing the setting.

3. With the F8 (CHANGE DATA) button, the cursor ↑ or ↓ button, or the MULTI CONTROL knob, change the setting.

4. Holding down the SET and ENTRY buttons at the same time, press the center cursor button. This saves the current settings as new DEFAULT values for CURRENT DEFAULT. The asterisks “*” indicating the DEFAULT values move.

Note: If you press the center cursor button first, the setting values return to the PRESET values before CURRENT DEFAULT is overwritten, and it is not possible to change DEFAULT correctly.

5. Reset the current setting values if necessary, then press the F10 (SAVE/EXIT) button. You can save the changed CURRENT DEFAULT data set in DEFAULT VTR BANK or a “Memory Stick”.

Holding down the CLR and ENTRY buttons at the same time, press the center cursor button. This saves the factory default PRESET values as the DEFAULT values for CURRENT DEFAULT.

In VTR SETUP menu item 131 “CHANGED MENU HIGHLIGHT”, set DEFAULT SETTING to “on”. Items for which the DEFAULT values are different from the factory setting values (FACTORY PRESET) values have the item number (or item name for a subitem) in the VTR SETUP screen shown in yellow.

Press the SET UP button, then press the F5 (PANEL SETUP) button.

Set the F1 (KEYINH) button to “on” in the PANEL SETUP menu.

Press the F6 (KEY BEEP) button in the PANEL SETUP menu repeatedly.

high: loud confirmatory beep

mid: confirmatory beep

low: quiet confirmatory beep

off: no confirmatory beep

Press the F7 (ALARM BEEP) button in the PANEL SETUP menu repeatedly.

high: loud alarm sound

mid: alarm sound

low: quiet alarm sound

off: no alarm sound

Press the F8 (SCREEN SAVER) button in the PANEL SETUP menu repeatedly.

3min: The screen saver is activated 3 minutes after the last button operation.

10min: The screen saver is activated 10 minutes after the last button operation.

60min: The screen saver is activated 60 minutes after the last button operation.

off: The screen saver is not activated.

Press the F9 (SCREEN SAVER S) button in the PANEL SETUP menu.

on: The screen display is periodically switched between normal video and reverse video.

off: The screen saver is not activated.

Before recording, set the switches and menus as shown:

POWER switch: ON

REMOTE buttons: None of these buttons light up.

MONITOR L/R buttons: Audio channels to be monitored.

Recording level indication: Reference level or appropriate recording level.

Indicators: Check the reference signal.

Menu settings:

F2 (REC INH) button in the HOME menu: off

F1 (TIMER SEL) button in the TC menu: Select the time data to be displayed.

F6 (REGENE SOURCE) button in the TC menu: int-LTC, int-VITC, ext-LTC, SDI-V, SDI-L.

F7 (TCG MODE) button in the TC menu: regene, prst, auto.

Proceed as follows to select the audio input signal and channels:

1. Press the AUDIO button, and in the AUDIO menu press the F1 (AUDIO IN) button, to access the AUDIO INPUT menu.

2. Make the audio input signal settings for each channel.

SDI: audio signal input from the HD SDI INPUT A/B connector

AES/EBU: audio signal input from the DIGITAL I/O (AES/EBU) connector

To make settings for individual channels with the F buttons: By pressing any of the F1 (A-IN CH1) to F8 (A-IN CH8) buttons in the AUDIO INPUT menu, and the F1 (A-IN CH9) to F4 (A-IN CH12) buttons in the ALT+AUDIO screen obtained by pressing the ALT button, you can select the type of input signal for each channel.

To make input signal selections for individual channels with the numeric buttons:

1. Press the cursor ← or → button, to align the cursor with the channel for which you want to make the selection.

2. Press the cursor ↑ or ↓ button, to select the signal.

To return to the default settings: Press the cursor center button.

To select the same input signal simultaneously on all twelve channels: Press the F9 (A-IN ALL) button. This changes the input signal simultaneously on all twelve channels. You can also make this setting using the VTR SETUP menu item 830 “AUDIO INPUT SELECT”.

With the MONITOR L or R buttons at the upper left of the control panel, switch the audio signal output from the PHONES jack and MONITOR OUTPUT L/R connectors as follows:

1. Check the audio level display area in the color display, and make sure that the unit is not in the REC LEVEL/PB LEVEL setting state (with red or blue vertical lines appearing on the left and right of the audio level meter). The channels for which the signals are currently being monitored are shown by reverse video characters “L” and “R” below the audio level meter.

2. Press the buttons corresponding to each channel, to light the L/R reverse video indications below the audio level meter, and specify channels 1 to 12 with the MONITOR L or R button (both L and R can also be specified). This setting can also be made using the VTR SETUP menu items 807 “AUDIO MONITOR-L select” and 808 “AUDIO MONITOR-R select”.

Rotate the PHONES level control on the upper control panel.

Do the procedure below to select non-audio data such as a Dolby E or Dolby Digital (AC-3) signal as the audio input signal. Use the VTR SETUP menu item 831 “NON AUDIO SELECT” to select the audio input signal.

Notes:

The following processes are performed for the selected channels.

• For the input signal, the setting of the VTR SETUP menu item 831 “NON AUDIO SELECT” takes precedence over that of the menu item 830 “AUDIO INPUT SELECT”.

• For the audio level meters, the whole region lights. Also, below the input signal display, the word “DATA” appears in white.

• The analog audio outputs (main line/monitor/headphones) are muted.

• The audio recording level adjustment itself is possible for the channel for which “NON AUDIO” is selected, but the setting does not affect the recording or playback of DATA.

• Non-audio input channels are selected in stereo pairs.

1. Press the REC LEVEL button at the upper left of the control panel to enter the REC LEVEL adjustment mode. A vertical red line appears at the left of the audio level meter for each channel, indicating the REC LEVEL adjustment mode. Note: The adjustment cannot be made with the VIDEO menu and the VTR SETUP menu.

2. Press the button for the channel for which you want to carry out the adjustment (common with MONITOR L), to make the channel active. An orange border appears around the audio level meter, indicating that it is active.

3. Use the cursor buttons to make the adjustment.

To escape from the REC LEVEL adjustment mode: Press the REC LEVEL mode button at the upper left of the control panel once more. The vertical red line at the left of the audio level meter for each channel disappears or turns white.

To record at the reference level: In the REC LEVEL adjustment mode, make the channel active, then press the MULTI CONTROL knob. The setting becomes the reference value. Press once more to return to the immediately previous value. Press once more again to return to the reference value. You can also return to the reference value with the cursor center button. When you exit the REC LEVEL adjustment mode, a vertical white line on the left of the audio level meter is not displayed.

To record with manual adjustment: In the REC LEVEL adjustment mode, make the channel active, then at the mean volume make the adjustment with the MULTI CONTROL knob or cursor ↑ and ↓ buttons so that the audio level meter is close to the reference 0 dB level. When you exit the REC LEVEL adjustment mode, the vertical white line on the left of the audio level meter and a horizontal red line indicating the setting are displayed, indicating that the recording level is subject to manual adjustment. You can also carry out the recording level adjustment using the VTR SETUP menu item 832 “ AUDIO REC LEVEL”.

You can switch the range of audio level meter display by pressing the FULL/FINE button on the lower control panel.

FULL mode: The meter range is –60 to 0 dB or -40 to +20 dB.

FINE mode: The meter scale is enlarged, and the signal level is indicated in 0.25 dB steps, with the reference marker indicated in the middle of each meter.

The display range of the audio level meters in FULL mode can be set using the VTR SETUP menu item 814 “LEVEL METER SCALE”.

Using the VTR SETUP menu item 017 “PB/EE SELECT MENU”, you can make a setting so that the audio and video signals currently being recorded are simultaneously checked.

To check video and audio signals during recording: Set the sub item “REC” of the VTR SETUP menu item 017 “PB/EE SELECT MENU” to “PB/PB”. Both audio and video playback signals are output.

The audio level meter display changes for each mode depending on the current system recording mode settings and the type of cassette in use.

SRW-5000:

SRW-5500:

To record, follow the procedure below:

1. Check that the REC INHIBIT indicator is off, then insert a cassette. For details on inserting a cassette, see “3-3-2 Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes”.

2. Press the PLAY button while holding down the REC/EDIT button. Recording starts and the SERVO indicator lights up to indicate that the servo is locked.

3. Press the STOP button to stop recording.

If the recording continues to the end of the tape: If the VTR SETUP menu item 407 “AUTO REWIND” is set to “on”, then the tape automatically rewinds to the beginning and stops.

Before starting playback, set the switches and menus as shown:

POWER switch: ON

REMOTE buttons: None of these buttons light up.

MONITOR SELECT buttons: Audio channels to be monitored.

PB level controls: Playback level

Menu settings: F1 (TIMER SEL) button in the TC menu: Select the time data to be displayed.

1. Press the PB LEVEL button at the upper left of the control panel to enter the PB LEVEL adjustment mode. A vertical blue line appears at the right of the audio level meter for each channel, indicating the PB LEVEL adjustment mode.

2. Press the button for the channel for which you want to carry out the adjustment (common with MONITOR R), to make the channel active. An orange border appears around the audio level meter, indicating that it is active.

3. Make the adjustment, using the MULTI CONTROL knob or cursor buttons.

To escape from the PB LEVEL adjustment mode: Press the PB LEVEL button at the upper left of the control panel once more. The vertical blue line at the right of the audio level meter for each channel disappears or turns white.

To output at the preset level (for a level recorded at reference 0 dB, outputting at +4 dBm): In the PB LEVEL adjustment mode, make the channel active, then press the MULTI CONTROL knob. The setting becomes the preset value. Press once more to return to the immediately previous value. Pressing once more again to return to the preset value. You can also return to the preset value with the cursor center button. When you exit the PB LEVEL adjustment mode, a vertical white line on the right of the audio level meter is not displayed.

To adjust the audio playback level manually: In the PB LEVEL adjustment mode, make the channel active, then adjust to the desired volume with the MULTI CONTROL knob or cursor ↑ and ↓ buttons. When you exit the PB LEVEL adjustment mode, the vertical white line on the right of the audio level meter and a horizontal white line indicating the setting are displayed, indicating that the playback level is subject to manual adjustment. You can also carry out the playing level adjustment using the VTR SETUP menu item 833 “AUDIO PB LEVEL”.

Select the conversion mode using the VTR SETUP menu item 930 “DOWNCONVERTER MODE”.

• Edge crop mode (CROP): 1/4 of the HDVS image on each side is cut off. Horizontal adjustment of the edge cropping: Use the VTR SETUP menu item 932 “H CROP POSITION (DC)”.

• Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE): The 16:9 signal is compressed, changing the aspect ratio to 13:9 (when 13:9 is selected in downconverter mode).

• Letter box mode (LETTER BOX): When the letter box mode is selected, you can select one of the following three conversion methods using the VTR SETUP menu item 931 “LETTER BOX MODE (DC)”.

– When 16:9 is selected: The signal is compressed, maintaining an aspect ratio of 16:9.

– When 14:9 is selected: The sides of the HDVS image are cut and the signal is compressed, changing the aspect ratio to 14:9.

– When 13:9 is selected: The sides of the HDVS image are cut and the signal is compressed, changing the aspect ratio to 13:9.

Follow the procedure below to play back at normal speed:

1. Insert a cassette. For details on inserting a cassette, see “3-3-2 Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes”.

2. Press the PLAY button. Playback starts and the SERVO indicator lights up to indicate that the servo is locked.

3. Press the STOP button to stop playback.

If playback continues to the end of the tape: If the VTR SETUP menu item 407 “AUTO REWIND” is set to “on”, then the tape automatically rewinds to the beginning and stops.

In Jog/Shuttle/Variable modes, you can change the playback speed as follows:

Jog mode: The playback speed corresponds to the rotational speed of the search dial, ranging from −1 to +1 or -2 to +2 times normal playback speed (for Digital Betacam playback, ±3 times normal speed). (The speed setting can be changed using the VTR SETUP menu item 107 “JOG DIAL RESPONSE”.)

Shuttle mode: The playback speed corresponds to the angle of rotation of the search dial. The playback speed is different depending on the frame frequency of the unit. The search dial clicks at the positions for still-picture and ±10 times normal speed playback.

Variable mode: Playback speed is –1 times normal speed when the search dial is rotated fully counterclockwise, and +2 times normal speed (for Digital Betacam playback, -1 to +3 times normal speed) when rotated clockwise.

Follow the procedure below to play back in jog mode:

1. Press the JOG button, turning it on. The VTR enters still-picture mode.

2. Rotate the search dial in the desired playback direction and to the desired angle. The tape is played back slowly, at a speed corresponding to the rotational speed of the search dial. A direction indicator (◀ or ▶) lights up to indicate the direction of playback.

3. Stop rotating the search dial to stop jog mode playback. The indicator lights up.

Follow the procedure below to play back in shuttle mode:

1. Press the SHUTTLE button, turning it on. The VTR enters still-picture mode.

2. Rotate the search dial in the desired playback direction and set the angle of rotation as required to obtain the desired playback speed. The tape is played back at a speed that corresponds to the angle of the search dial. A direction indicator (◀ or ▶) lights up to indicate the direction of playback. The search dial clicks at the positions for still-picture and ±10 times normal-speed playback.

3. Set the search dial to center position for still-picture, or press the STOP button to stop shuttle mode playback.

To return to normal-speed playback: Press the PLAY button.

Follow the procedure below to play back in variable mode:

1. Press the VAR button, turning it on. The VTR enters VAR mode.

2. Rotate the search dial in the desired playback direction and set the angle of rotation as required to achieve the desired playback speed. The tape is played back at a speed that corresponds to the angle of the search dial. A direction indicator (◀ or ▶) lights up to indicate the direction of playback. The search dial clicks at the positions for still-picture and normal-speed playback.

3. Set the search dial to center position for still-picture, or press the STOP button to stop variable mode playback.

To return to normal-speed playback: Press the PLAY button.

To alternate between normal-speed playback and variable mode playback: After you have set the search dial to the angle that corresponds to the desired playback speed, pressing the PLAY button or VAR button selects normal-speed playback or variable mode playback, respectively. To stop or start variable mode playback, press the STOP button or VAR button, respectively.

The audio signal output status is specified by the following settings of the VTR SETUP menu item 017 “PB/EE SELECT MENU”.

EE: The input audio is always output.

MU: The audio output is always muted.

PB: The playback signal is always output.

When playing back the same program on two VTRs, you can adjust the playback phases of the two VTRs so that they are synchronized. There are two ways to make this adjustment:

(A) Using the search dial

(B) Using the +/- buttons

Note: When using method (A), change the system setup so that jog/shuttle mode playback is inhibited even when the search dial is rotated. Doing so prevents the VTR from accidentally entering jog/shuttle mode during capstan override playback. Set the VTR SETUP menu item 101 “SELECTION FOR SEARCH DIAL ENABLE” to “via search key”.

1. Use either method (A) or (B).

(A) Rotate the search dial while holding down the PLAY button to adjust the playback speed. The adjustment range is ±15% (in steps of 1%) of the normal playback speed.

(B) Press the + or – button while holding down the PLAY button to adjust the playback speed. Every time the + or – button is pressed, the speed changes by 1 frame.

During playback at increased or decreased speed, the SERVO indicator goes off since the servo is not locked (capstan override).

2. Release the PLAY button after you have finished adjusting the phase. The VTR returns to normal-speed playback and the SERVO indicator lights up.

Follow the procedure below to store DMC playback speeds in memory:

1. In the HOME menu, press the ALT/F7 (DMC) buttons to light up DMC on the display.

2. Set a start point during recording or on a previously recorded tape by simultaneously pressing the ENTRY button and the IN button.

3. Press the STOP button to enter stop mode.

4. Rotate the search dial to select the initial playback speed. The selected speeds are shown in the time data display window in the menu display. Note: If the VTR SETUP menu item 101 “SELECTION FOR SEARCH DIAL ENABLE” is set to “dial direct”, initial speed settings cannot be made. Change the setting of this menu item to “via search key”.

5. Press the PREROLL button and PREVIEW/REVIEW button simultaneously. The tape is prerolled and played back at the initial speed from the preroll point to the speed variation start point. The moment the tape passes the speed variation start point, the MEMORY indicator in the display starts flashing. (The ► indicator appears in the time data display window, indicating that tape speed memorization in DMC mode is active.)

6. Rotate the search dial to the position for the desired playback speed. The speed variation is stored in memory while the MEMORY indicator is flashing.

7. Press the STOP button to stop the tape.

If the MEMORY indicator flashes before the tape reaches the speed variation end point: Memory has been exceeded and the VTR cannot store any more data for playback speed variations.

Notes on the ► indicator and the MEMORY indicator: The ► indicator shows that the tape speed memorization in DMC mode is taking place. The MEMORY indicator flashes during playback speed memorization, and goes out when memorization of the playback speed has been completed.

There are two methods of starting DMC playback:

• Starting playback at the on-air cue from the on-air start point

• Starting playback immediately after prerolling

Note: To avoid operation errors, we recommend that you use the VTR alone when performing DMC playback.

To start playback at the on-air cue from the on-air start point:

1. Press the PREROLL button, turning it on. The tape is cued up to the on-air start point.

2. Press the PREVIEW/REVIEW button at the moment the on-air cue is given. The PREVIEW/REVIEW button lights up. When the tape passes the speed variation start point, DMC playback starts and continues at the speed(s) stored in memory. When the tape passes the speed variation end point, normal-speed playback starts.

To start playback immediately after prerolling: Press the PREVIEW/REVIEW button. The PREVIEW/REVIEW button lights up. When the tape passes the speed variation start point, DMC playback starts and continues at the speed(s) stored in memory. When the tape passes the speed variation end point, normal-speed playback resumes.

To stop the tape during DMC playback: Press the STOP button.

To exit DMC playback mode: Press the ALT/F7 (DMC) buttons in the HOME menu to turn off the DMC indicator.

Non-audio data recorded on a tape is detected automatically and played back.

Note: When non-audio data is being played back:

• Below the input display in the audio level meter section, the DATA mark lights in white.

• For the audio level meters, all regions light.

• The analog audio outputs (main line/monitor/headphones) are muted.

• The audio output level can be adjusted during non-audio data playback, but output non-audio data is not affected.

Overview: When using HDCAM-SR tapes, you can play them over the range ±5.0% of normal speed. This is called program play. During program play you can correct the pitch of audio signals.

Note: The program play function is available only when all of the following conditions are met:

• Combination of SRW-5000/5500 and HKSR-5001 serial numbers: SRW-5000/5500: Serial number 12001 or higher (Excluding SRW-5000 serial numbers 90000 to 99999, and SRW-5500 serial numbers 30000 to 39999). HKSR-5001: Serial number 11001 or higher.

• Tape format: HDCAM-SR

• System frequency: 4:2:2/1080/59.94i or 720/59.94P. No audio is output when playing tapes recorded at other system frequencies.

• Note about editing: Always use time code to check and set edit points when editing while performing program play on the player. Precise editing operations cannot be guaranteed if you use CTL signals.

To execute program play:

1. Set the same system setting for the VTR main unit and for FC output. HD SDI signals will be output from both the HD SDI OUTPUT connectors and the FC OUT connectors.

2. Set VTR SETUP menu item 020 “P PLAY” to “on”.

3. Press the HOME button. The HOME menu appears.

4. Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to set the program play speed.

5. Press the PLAY button and VAR button at the same time. Program play starts at the specified speed.

Note: During program play, HD SDI signals are output from the FC OUT connectors only. They are not output from the HD SDI OUTPUT connectors.

Some menu settings are required to enable audio pitch correction during program play. When audio pitch correction is enabled, it is also carried out at times other than during program play, whenever an HDCAM-SR tape is played that has a system setting (frame frequency) that is different from the current system setting. However, the difference between system settings must be within ±5%, as shown below:

23.98 frames ↔ 24 frames

23.98/24 frames ↔ 25 frames

29.97 frames ↔ 30 frames

To enable pitch correction: Set VTR SETUP menu item 816 “PITCH CORRECTION” to “on”.

Pitch correction group settings: You can use VTR SETUP menu item 817 “PITCH CORRECTION GROUP select” to assign the 12 audio channels to groups. You can assign up to 6 channels to 1 group. Pitch correction is performed at the same time for all channels in a group, so phase differences do not arise. However, phase differences may arise between different groups.

Pitch correction detection mode settings: You can use VTR SETUP menu item 818 “PITCH CORRECTION DETECT MODE select” to specify the detection mode for each pitch correction group.

Mode1: Search for zero-cross points in the audio data, and connect the zero-cross points.

Mode2: Search for zero-cross points in the same way as Mode1, but connect zero-cross points only when low-level samples are detected around the zero-cross points.

Mode3: At a regular interval corresponding to the playback speed, connect the audio data before and after the processing target with a cross fade.

OFF: Output audio data by performing rate conversion processing. This changes the frequency characteristics and pitch according to the specified program play speed.

Note: Cross fade processing may be performed if zero-cross points cannot be detected in Mode1 or Mode2 processing.

The VTR provides the following two modes for automatic editing:

Assemble mode: New scenes are added to the end of previously recorded scenes. CTL signals, time codes, video and audio signals on tape in the player are recorded onto tape in the recorder VTR.

Insert mode: New scenes are inserted between previously recorded scenes. CTL signals on tape in the recorder VTR are not overwritten. Video, digital audio, and time code signals can be recorded separately. Both of these two edit modes support DMC editing. In insert mode, you can also use split editing.

To use time codes as addresses of edit points, the time codes must be recorded on the tape in ascending order. As long as they are in ascending order, time codes do not have to be continuous. The CTL counter automatically interpolates data for editing even if there are breaks in the continuity in the time codes.

The sequence of steps that are taken to do automatic editing with two VTRs is as follows:

1. Select the edit mode.

2. Set edit points for the recorder and player VTR.

3. Preview the edit section.

4. Perform the edit.

5. Confirm and modify the edit points.

6. Confirm the results of the edit.

When using an editing control unit to control the VTR, set the edit delay on the control unit so that CUT-IN and CUT-OUT commands are sent to the VTR five frames ahead of the actual edit point.

Select assemble or insert mode.

Press one of the following buttons to select the respective edit mode:

• Assemble mode: F3 (ASSEMBLE) button in the HOME menu

• Insert mode: the appropriate INSERT button in the HOME menu, F4 (INS TC), F5 (INS VIDEO), F6 (INS AUDIO)

1. Press the RECORDER or PLAYER button to select the VTR for which edit points are to be set. The button lights up.

2. Rotate the search dial in jog or shuttle mode to position the edit point.

3. Press the IN (or OUT) button while holding down the ENTRY button. The time data for the IN (or OUT) point appears in the menu display.

4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to set the remaining edit points.

1. Press the RECORDER or PLAYER button to select the VTR for which edit points are to be set. The button lights up.

2. Enter the edit point data with the numeric buttons. For example, to enter 01H00M30S00F, press 1, 0, 0, 3, 0, 0, 0. (You need not input leading zeros. If the entered value consists of less than eight digits, the leading digit(s) is (are) set to zero(s) when you press the SET button.) To delete entered data, press the CLR button.

3. Press the SET button to set the input data. SET is displayed.

4. Press the IN (or OUT) button. The time data for the IN (or OUT) point appears in the menu display.

Editing requires a total of four edit points: IN and OUT points for both the recorder and player VTRs. However, as soon as you set three edit points, the VTR automatically sets the fourth point. Whether set manually or automatically, all edit points can be changed or deleted at any time.

Automatic setting of IN points: When an IN point is corrected, the OUT point is set automatically using the duration of the VTR whose edit points were not changed.

Automatic setting of OUT points: When the fourth edit point (OUT point) is set, the edit point data is activated and the invalid point is automatically deleted.

Split editing allows you to set edit points separately for video and audio. Set audio edit points with the AUDIO IN/OUT buttons and video edit points with the IN/OUT buttons. Split editing, however, can only be done when the recorder VTR is in insert mode.

Positioning and setting edit points for split editing:

1. Press the appropriate INSERT button (F4 (INS TC), F5 (INS VIDEO), F6 (INS AUDIO)).

2. Press the RECORDER or PLAYER button to select the VTR for which edit points are to be set. The button lights up.

3. To locate the edit points, rotate the search dial in jog or shuttle mode.

4. Press one of the IN, OUT, AUDIO IN or AUDIO OUT button while holding down the ENTRY button.

5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set the remaining edit points.

Setting an edit point with the numeric buttons for split editing:

1. Press the desired INSERT button (F4 (INS TC), F5 (INS VIDEO), F6 (INS AUDIO)).

2. Press the RECORDER button or PLAYER button, to select the VTR on which you will set the edit point. The button you pressed lights.

3. With the numeric buttons, enter data into the data entry window. For example, to enter 01H00M30S00F, press 1, 0, 0, 3, 0, 0, 0. (You need not input leading zeros. If the entered value consists of less than eight digits, the leading digit(s) is (are) set to zero(s) when you press the SET button.) To delete entered data, press the CLR button.

4. Press the SET button to confirm the input data.

5. Press any of the IN, OUT, AUDIO IN, and AUDIO OUT buttons. When the edit point is set, it appears on the editing data display.

Split editing requires a total of eight edit points: four edit points for video editing (IN and OUT points for both the recorder and player VTRs) and four edit points for audio editing (AUDIO IN and OUT points for both the recorder and player VTRs). However, as soon as you set five edit points, the VTR automatically sets the remaining three points. Note that whether set manually or automatically, all edit points can be changed or deleted at any time.

Automatic setting of AUDIO OUT points: When the sixth edit point (AUDIO OUT point) is set, the edit point data is activated and the invalid AUDIO OUT points are automatically deleted.

Automatic setting of edit points by correcting IN points: When IN points are corrected, the duration in the uncorrected VTR is used to automatically set OUT points and AUDIO IN/OUT points.

You can use the VTR SETUP menu to select an audio edit mode from among cut, cross-fade, and fade-in/out, and set the duration of the selected edit.

If the player VTR does not support the separate setting of edit points for video and audio, you can set AUDIO IN and AUDIO OUT points on the recorder and three video edit points to enable split editing.

Before editing non-audio data, set the VTR SETUP menu item 317 “AUDIO EDIT MODE” to “cut edit”.

Note: Noise may be produced during editing of certain non-audio data.

The following six kinds of duration can be displayed in the time data display window:

• Between IN and OUT points

• Between IN and AUDIO OUT points

• Between IN and AUDIO IN points

• Between OUT and AUDIO OUT points

• Between OUT and AUDIO IN points

• Between AUDIO IN and AUDIO OUT points

To display the duration:

1. Press the RECORDER or PLAYER button to select the VTR for which you want to confirm a duration. The button lights up.

2. Hold down any two IN, OUT, AUDIO IN, or AUDIO OUT buttons. The duration between the points corresponding to the two buttons is displayed. The value can be negative.

1. Press the RECORDER or PLAYER button to select the VTR which you want to operate. The button lights up.

2. Press one of the IN, OUT, AUDIO IN, or AUDIO OUT button while holding down the PREROLL button. The tape moves to the edit point corresponding to the button, then stops.

Note: When the F1 (TIMER SEL) button in the TC menu is set to CTL mode, cuing up is slightly slower than in TC mode. You can set up the VTR so that priority is placed on cuing accuracy or speed. Change the setting of the VTR SETUP menu item 403 “CUEUP BY TC” and menu item 404 “CUEUP BY CTL”.

Press the PREROLL button. The tape is rewound to a point before the edit start point by the amount determined by the preroll time setting.

The preroll time is factory set to 5 seconds, but can be set to any time between 0 and 30 seconds, in 1-second steps. Refer to “4-2-6 Setting the Preroll Time (PREROLL TIME)”. When changing the preroll time, set it so that the recorded section prior to the edit start point is longer than the preroll time. The preroll time used in automatic editing is the preroll time set for the recorder.

To preview the edit, press the AUTO button to switch to AUTO mode, then press the PREVIEW/REVIEW button. During previewing, the PREVIEW/REVIEW button lights up. After previewing, correct the edit points as required, then do the preview again.

To stop previewing: Press the STOP button. The tape stops immediately.

To rewind the tape to the preroll point: Press the PREROLL button.

To rewind the tape to the edit point: Press the PREROLL button together with the button corresponding to the edit point.

Monitoring signals during previewing: During previewing, you can monitor the following video and audio signals on a monitor connected to the recorder VTR:

• Between preroll and IN points: Playback signal of the recorder VTR can be monitored.

• Between IN and OUT points: Playback signal of the player VTR can be monitored in E-E mode.

• Between OUT and post-roll points: Playback signal of the recorder VTR can be monitored.

If an edit point is incorrectly set, the time data for the incorrectly set edit point flash indicating that the VTR cannot perform editing or previewing. In this case, delete the edit point, then set a new one correctly. You can also move an edit point position in one-frame units.

Deleting edit points:

1. Press the RECORDER or PLAYER button to select the VTR on which to perform the edit point deletion. The button lights up.

2. Press one of the IN, OUT, AUDIO IN or AUDIO OUT button while holding down the CLR button to delete the corresponding edit point. The edit point is deleted and –:–:–:– appears in the time data display.

Moving an edit point position by one frame at a time:

1. Press the RECORDER or PLAYER button to select the VTR on which to modify the edit point. The button lights up.

2. Press the + or – button while holding down one of the IN, OUT, AUDIO IN or AUDIO OUT button. Pressing the + or – button moves the edit point by one frame forward or backward, respectively.

3. After making the modification, release the respective edit point button that you have been holding down at step 2.

Moving an edit point position with the numeric buttons:

1. Press one of the IN, OUT, AUDIO IN, or AUDIO OUT button while holding down the RCL button. Time data for the edit point appears in the data entry window.

2. Press the + or – button, then use the numeric buttons to enter the value to be added or subtracted. To cancel the entered value, press the CLR button.

3. Press the SET button. The result of the addition or subtraction is entered.

4. Press one of the IN, OUT, AUDIO IN, or AUDIO OUT button. The modified time data for the edit point appears in the time data display.

Once you have set the necessary edit points, the AUTO button lights up to show that the VTR is ready for automatic editing.

Monitoring signals during editing: During editing, you can monitor signals between preroll and postroll points, including portions between IN and OUT points, through the CONFI (confidence) heads.

To perform automatic editing: To carry out automatic editing, press the AUTO button, turning it on, then press the REC/EDIT button. During editing the REC/EDIT button lights up, and goes off at the end.

To stop automatic editing: Press the OUT button while holding down the ENTRY button. The point where the OUT button is pressed is treated as an OUT point and editing stops.

To confirm the results of the editing: Press the PREVIEW/REVIEW button to confirm the edit results. When the view ends, the tape rewinds to the OUT point, then stops.

After you perform automatic editing, the time data of IN, OUT, AUDIO IN or AUDIO OUT points remain stored in memory. The stored data can be used later to modify edit points or to execute automatic editing again. Follow the procedure below to modify edit points after executing automatic editing.

1. In the HOME menu, press the ALT/F10 (LAST EDIT) buttons. The edit points used in the last automatic edit are restored.

2. Modify the edit points.

3. Press the REC/EDIT button. The VTR performs automatic editing.

Requirements for DMC editing:

• DMC editing may be done during assemble or insert editing, but not during split editing.

• The player VTR must support DT playback.

Setting edit points and playback speed for DMC editing:

1. Press the F3 (ASSEMBLE) button in the HOME menu, or press the respective INSERT button (F4 (INS TC), F5 (INS VIDEO), or F6 (INS AUDIO) button) to select the edit mode that you want.

2. Press the PLAYER button to set the connected VTR to act as the player VTR. The PLAYER button lights up.

3. Press the ALT/F7 (DMC) buttons in the HOME menu. The system enters DMC editing mode.

4. Press the IN button while holding down the ENTRY button to set an edit point. Note: You cannot set an OUT point for the player VTR for DMC editing.

5. Press the STOP button to enter STOP mode.

6. Turn the search dial to set the initial speed. The selected speed is displayed in the time data display.

7. Press the PREVIEW/REVIEW and PREROLL buttons at the same time. The tape prerolls and the player VTR begins playing at the initial speed.

8. When the ► indicator appears with a beep indicating that the IN point has been passed, rotate the search dial to the desired playback speed(s). The varying playback speeds are stored in memory while the ► indicator appears in the display.

9. Press the STOP button. If the ► indicator goes off before you press the STOP button, the VTR has reached its storage capacity, and cannot store any more playback speed variations.

To exit DMC editing mode: Press the ALT/F7 (DMC) buttons in HOME menu.

Performing DMC editing: After setting the playback speeds in preview mode, press the RECORDER button and REC/EDIT button. DMC editing is performed at the playback speed(s) stored in memory.

To confirm the results of DMC editing: Press the PREVIEW/REVIEW button.

Animation editing is a form of insert editing which makes it easier to record a succession of still frames in fixed field or frame units. The procedure for editing after selecting animation editing is exactly the same as for normal insert editing.

To select animation editing, use the VTR SETUP menu item 301 “EDIT OPERATION MODE”.

normal: Selects normal insert editing.

CG: Selects editing in frame units, principally for recording computer graphics (CG). When the edit completes, the OUT point automatically becomes the next IN point, and the next OUT point is set automatically with 1 frame added.

Follow the procedure below to perform animation editing:

1. Set the IN point. The OUT point is set automatically.

2. Press the AUTO button. The button lights up.

3. Press the PREVIEW/REVIEW button to preview.

4. Press the REC/EDIT button. Automatic editing starts. When the edit completes, the OUT point automatically becomes the next IN point, and the next OUT point is set automatically.

Repeat steps 3 to 4 to perform animation editing.

Video and digital audio signals already recorded on the tape can be used as an edit source for insert editing. This type of editing is called preread editing. The preread editing settings are performed with the ALT/F1 (PRE READ) buttons in the HOME menu. For details on the settings, see “4-2-4 Preread Settings (PRE READ)”.

Notes:

• In preread editing, if an input video signal is used as the reference signal for the output video signal, oscillation may occur because of loop connections. To avoid this, select the external reference signal for preread editing by setting the VTR SETUP menu item 005 “SERVO/AV REFERENCE select” to “external”.

• When preread mode is selected, no E-E signals are output in any operation modes to prevent oscillation caused by loop connections. If preread mode is deselected while a loop between the input and output of the same channel exists, E-E signals are output and oscillation occurs. To prevent oscillation, do the procedure below to select PB mode for both the video and digital audio channels before the start of preread editing.

1. Press the ALT/F1 (PRE READ) buttons in the HOME menu and select “on”.

2. Make the required connections for preread editing.

3. Perform preread editing after selecting the insert editing mode.

4. After preread editing, undo all the connections used for the preread editing.

5. Press the ALT/F1 (PRE READ) buttons to select “off”.

6. Check that no loop connections remain.

Follow the procedure below to perform manual editing:

1. Enter jog or shuttle mode to position the tape at a place at least three seconds before the position at which you want to set an edit point.

2. Press the AUTO button to turn it off.

3. Press the F3 (ASSEMBLE) button in the HOME menu or press the respective INSERT button (F4 (INS TC), F5 (INS VIDEO) or F6 (INS AUDIO) button) to select the edit mode that you want.

4. Press the PLAY button. Playback starts.

5. Press the REC/EDIT button at the point where you want to start editing (IN point). The REC/EDIT button lights, and editing starts.

6. Press the REC/EDIT button at the point where you want to end editing (OUT point). Editing ends, but the tape continues to run in playback mode.

7. Press the STOP button to stop the tape.

Note: To ensure a stable picture, start playback at least three seconds before the IN point.

Use the BCT-HD12CL Cleaning Cassette to clean the video and audio heads. Read the instructions included with the cleaning cassette carefully, as improper usage can damage the heads. If you insert the cleaning cassette, it is automatically ejected after a head cleaning operation which lasts for 10 seconds.

Note: Do not run the cleaning tape more than 6 times in succession to avoid damaging the heads.

Please refer to the Maintenance Manual Volume 1 on cleaning the video and audio heads.

If moisture condenses on the head-drum while you are operating the VTR, the error message “ERROR-10″ appears in the time data display section. When this error message appears, the VTR enters the protection mode and certain operations become inoperable. Once the moisture has evaporated, the error message disappears and the VTR becomes normal.

If “ERROR-10” appears immediately after turning the VTR on: Leave the VTR turned on and wait until the error message goes off. Inserting a cassette is not possible while the message is on. When the error message disappears, you can use the VTR.

If you move the VTR from a cold to a warm location: Leave the VTR turned off for about ten minutes since some time is needed for the condensation-detection mechanism to work.

Please refer to the Maintenance Manual Volume 1 on protection mode.

When the unit ceases to operate correctly due to malfunction or an internal system error, the alarm will sound and an error message will be displayed. After the error occurs, eliminate the cause of the error and turn the unit back on. If the error message appears again when the unit is turned on, contact your Sony representative.

Protection mode: To protect the tape and the mechanical parts of the VTR, the servo control system automatically stops tape transport and the drum motor and enters protection mode when an error occurs. Cassettes may not be inserted or ejected during protection mode.

Note: When a cassette is stuck in the unit because of protection mode, make sure to disconnect the power before removing the cassette manually.

When one of the problems described in the warning message table is detected, a warning mark is displayed in the upper left corner of the display. Operation can continue even when the mark is flashing. If you press the SFT button and the DIAG button when the mark is flashing, an information display appears, showing a warning message. Use the displayed warning information to eliminate the cause of the warning.

To automatically display a warning message: Whenever a warning occurs, change the setting of the VTR SETUP menu item 120 “WARNING DISPLAY” to “on”.

To clear a warning message: To cancel the display of a warning message, see “Clearing warning messages” in the Error Log Menu section.

Note: The warning messages can be viewed in any menu except the CUE or SET UP menu.

When deterioration in playback signal is detected, a condition message is recorded in the error log menu. If condition messages are emitted continuously, head cleaning or internal inspection is required.

The time and time codes of errors and warnings occurring during operation can be displayed in a list form in the display. (Maximum listing is 99 items.)

To open the error log menu: Press the SFT button and the DIAG button, then press the F2 (ERR LOG) button.

Button functions in the Error Log Menu:

Clearing warning messages:

1. Press the ALT/F8 (CANCEL EDIT) buttons.

2. Select the message to be cleared using the ↑ and ↓ buttons.

3. Press the F2 (MARK) button. An asterisk “*” will appear in front of the message. The message will not be displayed or saved.

To cancel clearing: Select the warning message you want to cancel clearing, and press the F2 (MARK) button.

Press the ALT/F9 (REAL TIME) buttons in the error log menu and use the setting below.

To get current time codes: Hold down the SFT button and press the F5 (GET TC) button.

To set the data and time: Hold down the SFT button and press the F6 (SET) button. Use the ← and → buttons to move the bar to the location to be adjusted. Use the numeric buttons to change the value.

To adjust minutes and second to zero: Hold down the SFT button and press F8 (ZERO) button.

To select daylight saving time and normal time: Hold down the SFT button and press F9 (SEASON) button.

STANDARD: normal time

SUMMER: daylight saving time (one hour ahead of normal time)

Note: Changing between normal and daylight saving times changes the current time by one hour. Even if the change crosses midnight, the current date is not changed.

The VTR SETUP menu items are divided into the following categories by function:

• Items relating to VTR operations (Nos. 001 to …)

• Items relating to operation panels (Nos. 101 to …)

• Items relating to the remote interface (Nos. 201 to …)

• Items relating to editing (Nos. 301 to …)

• Items relating to prerolling (Nos. 401 to …)

• Items relating to recording protection (Nos. 501 to …)

• Items relating to the time code (Nos. 601 to …)

• Items relating to the video control (Nos. 706 to …)

• Items relating to the audio control (Nos. 807 to …)

• Items relating to digital process (Nos. 902 to …)

• Items relating to pulldown control (Nos. A01 to …)

• Other items (Nos. T01 to …)

For VTR SETUP menu operations, see “4-7-1 VTR SETUP Menu” on page 107 of the PDF.

In the “Setting” column of the table, the factory default settings are indicated by an exclosing box.

This item selects the pre-read (read-before-write) mode for insert editing.

Settings:

off (default): No pre-read operation

on: Pre-read operation

video only: Pre-read operation for video only

This item selects the record inhibit mode.

Settings:

off (default): Recording is enabled. (The REC INHIBIT indicator does not light.)

all/crash REC/video CTL/audio CTL: Recording is inhibited on the set channels. The scope of inhibiting recording is determined by menu item 003.

casst: When the recording protection plug on the cassette is pushed in, this setting is displayed. This setting cannot be selected.

This item selects the scope to which inhibiting recording applies.

Settings:

all (default): All recording is inhibited. (The REC INHIBIT indicator lights.)

crash REC: The normal recording mode is inhibited. Use this setting when you wish to record in assemble editing or insert editing only.

video/CTL: Recording of video and CTL is inhibited.

audio/CTL: Recording of audio and CTL is inhibited.

casst: When the recording protection plug on the cassette is pushed in, this setting is displayed. This setting cannot be selected.

The REC INHIBIT indicator lights or flashes to indicate the state of the recording inhibit mechanism on the cassette. For details, see item 104.

The servo reference is determined by this menu item.

Settings:

input (default): The reference signal is obtained from the HD SDI INPUT A/B connectors.

auto: During recording and in the edit preset state, the reference signal is obtained from the HD SDI INPUT A/B connectors. When item 001 is not set to “off”, the reference signal is always external. In all other cases, the servo operates using the signal selected in item 006 as the reference signal. If the signal selected in item 006 is not present, the servo operates using an internal reference signal.

external: The servo reference signal is always external.

When item 005 is set to “external”, this selects the signal used as reference by this unit.

Settings:

extrn HD (default): The signal input to the REF. INPUT 1 connector is used as the tri-level HD reference signal for playback and audio signal recording.

extrn SD: The signal input to the REF. INPUT 1 connector is used as the SD reference signal for playback and audio signal recording.

This is the mode for automatic correction at the start of playback. In sync play mode, for example when playing back the VTR from a preroll point, the IN point is reached after exactly the preroll time has elapsed.

Settings:

off (default): Selects normal playback mode.

on: Activates the sync play function for playback.

Note: In sync play mode, the time after the tape transport starts until the video and sound appear is longer than in the normal playback mode.

When this unit is used in remote control mode, this selects which buttons on the control panel operate.

Settings:

all disable: All switches and buttons are disabled.

stop & eject (default): Only the STOP and EJECT buttons operate.

all enable: All switches and buttons except the RECORDER and PLAYER buttons are enabled.

local key map: Only the buttons enabled in item 009 are operational.

This item sets the LOCAL KEY MAP. The sub-items configure the operation of specific buttons on the control panel when the unit is in remote control mode and LOCAL FUNCTION ENABLE (Item 008) is set to “local key map”.

Sub items and their settings:

STOP

disable: The STOP button is disabled in remote control mode.

enable (default): The STOP button operates in remote control mode.

PLAY

disable (default): The PLAY button is disabled in remote control mode.

enable: The PLAY button operates in remote control mode.

REC/EDIT

disable (default): The REC/EDIT button is disabled in remote control mode.

enable: The REC/EDIT button operates in remote control mode.

STANDBY

disable (default): The STANDBY button is disabled in remote control mode.

enable: The STANDBY button operates in remote control mode.

EJECT

disable (default): The EJECT button is disabled in remote control mode.

enable: The EJECT button operates in remote control mode.

JOG

disable (default): The JOG button is disabled in remote control mode.

enable: The JOG button operates in remote control mode.

SHUTTLE

disable (default): The SHUTTLE button is disabled in remote control mode.

enable: The SHUTTLE button operates in remote control mode.

VAR

disable (default): The VAR button is disabled in remote control mode.

enable: The VAR button operates in remote control mode.

PREROLL

disable (default): The PREROLL button is disabled in remote control mode.

enable: The PREROLL button operates in remote control mode.

PREVIEW/REVIEW

disable (default): The PREVIEW/REVIEW button is disabled in remote control mode.

enable: The PREVIEW/REVIEW button operates in remote control mode.

AUTO

disable (default): The AUTO button is disabled in remote control mode.

enable: The AUTO button operates in remote control mode.

INPUT CHECK

disable (default): The INPUT CHECK button is disabled in remote control mode.

enable: The INPUT CHECK button operates in remote control mode.

MENU&CURSOR

disable (default): The menu buttons and the cursor control buttons are disabled in remote control mode.

enable: The menu buttons and the cursor control buttons operate in remote control mode.

MONITOR

disable (default): The MONITOR button is disabled in remote control mode.

enable: The MONITOR button operates in remote control mode.

This item selects output video and audio signals for different operational modes.

Sub items and their settings:

STAND BY OFF: Selects the video and audio output signals in the “standby off” mode.

PB/MU (default): The playback video signal is output. The audio output is muted.

EE/EE: The input video and audio signals are output.

STAND BY ON: Selects the video and audio output signals in the “standby on” mode.

PB/MU (default): The playback video signal is output. The audio output is muted.

EE/EE: The input video and audio signals are output.

EE/MU: The input video signal is output. The audio output is muted.

REC: Selects the video and audio output signals during recording.

PB/PB (default): The playback video and audio signals are output.

EE/EE: The input video and audio signals are output.

SHUTTLE: Selects the video and audio output signals during shuttle playback.

PB/MU (default): The playback video signal is output. The audio output is muted.

EE/EE: The input video and audio signals are output.

PB/PB: The playback video and audio signals are output.

JOG: Selects the video and audio output signals during jog playback.

PB/PB (default): The playback video and audio signals are output.

PB/MU: The playback video signal is output. The audio output is muted.

VAR: Selects the video and audio output signals during “variable” playback.

PB/PB (default): The playback video and audio signals are output.

PB/MU: The playback video signal is output. The audio output is muted.

This item selects the condition under which the cassette is automatically ejected after being played back for a few seconds. When the cassette is ejected in accordance with this setting, the warning message “17 PB FREQUENCY IS UNSUITABLE” appears in the display.

Settings:

off (default): The cassette is not ejected.

LEVEL1: When a tape without video playback compatibility is played back, the cassette is automatically ejected. There is no playback compatibility between 4:2:2 format, 4:4:4 format, and 720P format.

LEVEL2: The cassette is ejected when the field frequency, PsF mode, or interlace mode of the tape differs from that of the VTR.

This item selects the tape conditions under which a cassette is automatically ejected in playback (after approx. 3 seconds playback). When the cassette is automatically ejected, a warning message “17 PB FREQUENCY IS UNSUITABLE” appears.

Settings:

off (default): The cassette is not ejected.

LEVEL1: When a tape without audio playback compatibility is played back, the cassette is automatically ejected. There is no playback compatibility between playback frame rates of 24, 25 fps and 30 fps. (There is compatibility for PsF, interlacing, or 0.1% discrepancy.)

LEVEL2: Excluding a tape with compatibility for a frequency discrepancy of 0.1%, when a tape without compatibility is played back, the cassette is automatically ejected.

LEVEL3: When a tape other than in the mode selected as the system is played back, the cassette is automatically ejected. (This includes PsF, and interlace mode differences.)

This item selects the mode for output of program play video and audio from the FC OUT connectors.

Settings:

off (default): Use the normal mode.

on: Program play video and audio is output.

Settings:

off (default): Functions identically to previous models.

on: When an HDCAM SR L cassette is inserted in the unit and the PREROLL and SHUTTLE buttons are pressed simultaneously, the tape is transported to its end in fast forward mode and then to its beginning in SOFT REWIND mode so that the tape is wound in smoother shape. The cassette is then automatically ejected.

This item determines how the unit is set to search mode.

Settings:

dial direct (default): The unit enters search mode when you rotate the search dial in all modes except recording and edit modes.

via search key: The unit enters search mode when you press the SHUTTLE, JOG or VAR button.

This item specifies whether or not to display a warning when audio/video reference signal selected in item 005 is not present or out of phase with the input video signal.

Settings:

off (default): No warning is displayed.

on: Warning is displayed by flashing STOP button.

This item specifies whether the REC INHIBIT indicator lights or flashes, when record-protect plug on the back side of the inserted cassette tape is pressed down.

Settings:

off (default): The REC INHIBIT indicator lights up.

on: The REC INHIBIT indicator flashes.

This item selects the tape speed (VTR command) characteristics for search dial rotation.

Settings:

type1 (default): -1 to +1. Tape speed changes linearly in a range of -1 to +1 times normal tape speed.

type2: -2 to +2. Tape speed changes in a range of -2 to +2 times normal tape speed. (Tape speed does not change when the search dial is within a range of ±1 times normal tape speed.)

type3: -2 to +2. Tape speed changes linearly in a range of -2 to +2 times normal tape speed.

Visual representations of TYPE2 and TYPE3 show RVS (Reverse Video Scan) and FWD (Forward Video Scan) speed relative to dial rotation, with TYPE2 having a flat response (no speed change) between -1 and +1 times normal speed, and TYPE3 having a linear response across its range.

Settings:

off (default): Normal operation.

on: When this is set to ON, the “KEYINH” indicator in the information display appears, and the editing control block, tape transport control block, search control block, and REMOTE button are disabled.

This item sets the tape speed range during variable-speed (VAR) playback on the control panel of this unit.

Settings:

off (default) (-1 to +2): The range of the tape speed is -1 to +2 times normal speed.

on (0 to +1): The range of the tape speed is 0 to +1 time normal speed.

This item CTL locks the tape transport during variable-speed playback or shuttle playback.

Settings:

off (default): CTL does not lock.

-1/-0.5/0.5/1.0/2.0: CTL locks the tape transport at speeds of -1, -0.5, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 times normal speed.

This item sets the DT operation mode.

Settings:

field (default) (-1 to +1): Enters the field playback mode (Field DT mode) when the tape speed is -1 to +1 times normal speed. Enters the frame playback mode (Frame DT mode) when the tape speed is +1 to +2 times normal speed.

frame: Enters the frame playback mode (Frame DT mode).

Note: During Digital Betacam playback, frame playback is enabled only for forward playback.

This item selects the menu displayed when the unit is powered on.

Settings: HOME menu (default), TC menu, VIDEO menu, AUDIO menu, CUE menu, PF1 menu, PF2 menu, ALT+PF1 menu, ALT+PF2 menu.

This item selects the volume of the key click sound.

Settings: high, mid (default), low, off.

This item selects the volume of the alarm sound.

Settings: high (default), mid, low, off.

This item selects the time after which the screen saver function operates for the color display.

Settings: 3 min, 10 min, 60 min, off (default).

This item sets the screen-saver for the information display.

Settings:

off (default): Do not use screen-saver.

on: Use screen-saver. The information display reverses at regular intervals.

This item selects whether warning messages should be displayed in the lower part of the time code display for the HOME menu, the TC menu, the VIDEO menu, the AUDIO menu, the PF1 menu, and the PF2 menu.

Settings:

off: Do not display warning messages.

on (default): Display warning messages.

Notes:

• No warning messages are displayed for the CUE menu and the SETUP menu, so check by viewing a menu other than the CUE menu and the SETUP menu.

• If LOST LOCK occurs during playback or recording, a LOST LOCK warning message is always displayed.

This item sets the display mode for the information display.

Settings:

rotation (default): The display automatically changes in sequence, at regular intervals.

latch: Hold down the MULTI CONTROL knob and turn it to change the display, which remains unchanged when you release the knob.

momentary: Hold down the MULTI CONTROL knob and turn it to change the display; after a set time interval, the display reverts to the first page.

This item selects whether to erase cue point data in multi-cue mode when a cassette is inserted.

Settings:

on (default): Erase cue point data.

off: Do not erase cue point data.

This item specifies whether or not the Tele-File menu appears automatically when a cassette with a memory label is inserted.

Settings:

off (default): The Tele-File menu does not appear.

on: The Tele-File menu appears.

This item specifies whether or not the thread counter is reset when a memory label is formatted.

Settings:

not clear (default): The thread counter is not reset.

when format: The thread counter is reset.

This item specifies whether or not to display the log data (IN and OUT points) in the Tele-File menu.

Settings:

IN/OUT Point (default): The log data (IN and OUT points) is displayed.

CUE Point: The log data (IN and OUT points) is not displayed.

This item specifies whether or not to input the log data (IN and OUT points) continuously in the Tele-File menu.

Settings:

on (default): The log data (IN and OUT points) can be input continuously.

off: The log data (IN and OUT points) cannot be input continuously.

When recording Tele-File data, this item selects whether to record the real date/time.

Settings:

without (default): Do not record real date/time.

with: Record real date/time.

The STOP CODE FUNCTION (Item 129) configures the stop code detection mode and adjustment of stop position when a stop code is detected. Its sub-items are:

DETECT BEEP

Settings:

on (default): When a stop code is detected, sound a beeper.

off: When a stop code is detected, do not sound a beeper.

DETECT STOP

Settings:

on (default): When a stop code is detected, stop the tape. (“D-STOP” appears in the information display.)

off: When a stop code is detected, do not stop the tape.

STOP ADJUST

Function: When a stop code is detected, adjust the tape stop position from the normal stop position in the direction of the SOM point (program start point), in the range 0 to 150 frames.

Setting: 150 fr (default) to 0 fr.

REC ADJUST

Function: Specifies how many seconds before the SOM point to start recording a stop code.

Setting: 5sec, 4sec, 3sec (default), 2sec, 1sec.

This item adjusts the information display luminance.

Setting: 16 (default) to 11 to 0.

This item changes the display color of items whose setting has been changed.

Sub items:

ITEM SETTING

Settings:

off (default): Changed menu setting values do not change display color.

on: Changed menu setting values are displayed in yellow.

DEFAULT SETTING

Settings:

off (default): Menu numbers with changed DEFAULT values do not change display color.

on: Menu numbers with changed DEFAULT values are displayed in yellow.

This item selects the behavior of the unit when the MULTI CONTROL knob is pressed during VTR SETUP menu operations.

Settings:

set default (default): When a setting value is being selected, selects the default value.

move window: Move between the item window and the window for changing values.

When this item is set to “on”, the unit is controlled from the device connected to the REMOTE 1-IN(9P) or REMOTE 1-I/O(9P) connectors.

Settings:

off (default): 9-PIN remote control is disabled.

on: 9-PIN remote control is enabled.

Note: When this unit is controlled by a device connected to the REMOTE 1-IN(9P) or REMOTE 2 PARALLEL I/O(50P) connector, the editing control buttons and all of the tape transport buttons except STOP and EJECT are disabled. It is also possible to make a setting so that all of the buttons are disabled. For details, see item 008.

When this item is set to “on”, this unit is controlled from the device connected to the REMOTE 2 PARALLEL I/O(50P) connector.

Settings:

off (default): 50-PIN remote control is disabled.

on: 50-PIN remote control is enabled.

Refer to the Note under Item 201 for details on button disabling during remote control.

This item selects whether two or more VTRs can be operated synchronized.

Settings:

disable (default): Synchronized operation is not carried out.

enable: Synchronized operation is enabled.

Note: For synchronized operation to be possible, this item must be set to “enable” on all of the connected VTRs.

This item makes settings for control from HKDV-900/503 via the VIDEO CONTROL (9P) connector.

Sub-items:

1. IMAGE ENHANCER

Function: Selects whether to control the up-converter or down-converter when controlling the image enhancer.

Settings:

U&D (default): Control both the up-converter and down-converter.

UP: Control the up-converter.

DOWN: Control the down-converter.

2. D2 SETUP

Function: Selects the menu item to be controlled by the SETUP dial on the HKDV-900/503 with the D2 button pressed.

Settings:

BLACK (default): Control menu item 743.

SETUP: Control menu item 762.

For details, see items 743 and 762.

Note: After changing the setting for this item, power off this unit or HKDV-900/503 and power it on again.

This item specifies whether or not control from a network is possible.

Settings:

on: Allows control from a network.

off (default): Does not allow remote control from a network.

This item specifies whether to use one or both of the REMOTE 1-IN(9P) and REMOTE 1-I/O(9P) connectors on the connector panel.

Settings:

I & I/O (default): Use both the REMOTE 1-IN(9P) connector and the REMOTE 1-I/O(9P) connector.

IN: Use only the REMOTE 1-IN(9P) connector.

I/O: Use only the REMOTE 1-I/O(9P) connector.

For editing with two SRW-5000/5500 units, this item specifies whether the recorder is forcibly switched to E-E mode when the PLAYER button is pressed.

Settings:

MAN (default): The recorder is not forcibly switched to E-E mode.

AUTO: The recorder is forcibly switched to E-E mode, allowing you to monitor the player-side video.

This item selects the animation edit mode. For normal editing, use the “normal” setting.

Settings:

CG: Primarily for recording computer graphics, this setting allows editing by individual frames. When the edit is completed, the OUT point automatically becomes the next IN point. The next OUT point is automatically set one frame ahead of the IN point.

normal (default): Use this setting for normal editing.

KEEP DURATION: This setting allows editing in certain intervals. When the edit is completed, the OUT point automatically becomes the next IN point. The position of OUT point for the next edit is shifted automatically so that the duration is the same as the previous edit.

This item sets the preroll time. The range is from 0 to 30 seconds, in steps of 1 second. The preroll time should generally be set to at least 3 seconds, and for phase adjustment with an editing controller it is recommended to set the preroll time to at least 5 seconds.

Default setting is 5 sec.

This item sets the tape running time after passing the OUT point (postroll time) in automatic editing. The range is from 0 to 30 seconds, in steps of 1 second.

Default setting is 5 sec.

This item specifies the variable tape speed range when the variable speed playback is executed by a remote control unit connected to the REMOTE 1-IN(9P) connector.

Settings:

-1 to +2 (default): -1 to +2 times normal tape speed

-1.15 to +2.45: -1.15 to +2.45 times normal tape speed

Note: When an editing control unit such as BVE-9100 is connected for DT editing, select “-1.15 to +2.45”.

This item selects the start timing for editing when performing tape editing.

Settings:

1F (default): Start editing from field 1 and end on field 2.

2F: Start editing from field 2 and end on field 1.

1F/2F: Following received timing commands.

Note: When the system frequency of this unit is PsF mode, the unit always operates with the 1F setting.

When this unit is used as a controller for editing control of another VTR connected through a 9-pin remote cable, this selects whether or not to carry out phase synchronization of the two VTRs, and also the editing accuracy when carrying out synchronization.

Settings:

accurate (default): Editing is carried out with an accuracy of ±0 frames.

rough: Editing is carried out with an accuracy of ±1 frame.

off: Synchronization is not carried out.

This item specifies the channel of the edit preset command to be assigned with the edit preset settings for each channel.

Sub item: REPLCE CH SEL

Settings:

disable (default): The setting in this menu is disabled and the settings in the REPLACE MODE menu and the ANALOG REPLACE menu are used.

enable: The setting in this menu is enabled.

The edit preset setting of tracks TR1 through TR12 turns on or off according to the specified channel (CH1 to CH12) of the edit preset command. Default settings are typically CHx to CH12, where x is the track number (e.g., REPLCE TR1 is CH1 to CH12 (default CH1), REPLCE TR2 is CH1 to CH2 (default CH2) to CH12, etc.).

Specifically for each REPLCE TRx sub-item (TR1 to TR12):

The edit preset setting of this track turns on or off according to the channel selected (CH1 to CH12, with the default being the corresponding channel number, e.g., REPLCE TR1 defaults to CH1) up to CH12 of the edit preset command.

This item configures how edit preset command channels are assigned to track channels.

Settings:

normal (default): Assigns edit preset command channels 1 to 8, to track channels 1 to 8.

parallel: Assigns edit preset command channels 1 to 4, to channel pairs 1/5 to 4/8.

reverse: Assigns edit preset command channels 1 to 4 to channels 5 to 8, and channels 5 to 8 to channels 1 to 4.

stereo: Assigns edit preset command channels 1 to 4 to track channel pairs 1/2 to 7/8.

When the edit presets for VTR channels 9 to 12 are specified by an editor or remote controller, these are set on or off according to the analog audio edit presets. The main setting options are:

no def (default): Not set.

ch1: Follows analog channel 1 edit preset.

ch2: Follows analog channel 2 edit preset.

ch1+2: Follows the edit preset for analog channel 1 or analog channel 2.

The sub-items (ANALOG AUDIO EDIT PRESET REPLACE FOR CH9, CH10, CH11, CH12) will follow the selection made in this main item setting for their respective channels.

This item specifies the type of editing for digital audio signals.

Settings:

cut edit (default): Cut editing (discontinuity in audio signal may result at the join, causing noise.)

cross fade: Cross-fade. A graphical representation shows the Player (PB) signal fading out while the Input signal fades in over a time ‘t’.

fade in/out: Fade-out and fade-in. A graphical representation shows the Player (PB) signal fading out and the Input signal fading in over a time ‘t’.

Notes:

• The “t” in the figures is the time set by item 811.

• When editing non-audio data, be sure to select “cut edit”.

• Noise may be produced during the editing of certain non-audio data.

Set this item when the VTR is used as a recorder during VTR-to-VTR editing. Specifies the action taken when the recorder fails to synchronize with the player VTR.

Settings:

off (default): Editing is not executed and the VTR enters STOP mode.

on: The VTR automatically repeats the editing (not more than twice).

This adjusts the time in frames required between the issue of a playback command and this unit actually beginning the execution of the command. This adjustment is useful for synchronization between VTRs with widely differing start-up timing.

Setting range: -30 frame to +30 frame. Default: 0 frame.

During a preview operation, this selects the video signals that can be monitored on the monitor output and line output connectors.

Settings:

VVV (default) (VIDEO-VIDEO-VIDEO): In the editing interval the monitored signal is the player video signal or video input (EE) signal.

VBV (VIDEO-BLACK-VIDEO): In the editing interval the monitored signal is a black signal.

During a preview operation, this selects the audio signals that can be monitored on the monitor output and line output connectors.

Settings:

SSS (default) (SOUND-SOUND-SOUND): In the editing interval the monitored signal is the player audio signal or audio input (EE) signal.

SMS (SOUND-MUTING-SOUND): In the editing interval the audio signal is muted.

The stop freeze operation behaves differently depending on the VTR’s mode before the stop command is initiated. The outcome also varies based on whether TENSION OFF or STDBY OFF occurs after the stop.

• A “DT picture” is a frozen picture in noiseless DT playback mode. The picture freezes in frame mode when the dynamic tracking is performing a frame operation. It freezes in field mode when dynamic tracking is not performing a frame operation.

• A “non-DT picture” is a frozen picture in shuttle mode. A block pattern may appear in a non-DT picture, depending on the circumstances.

Recording and playback formats:

Recording formats:

^a) When the number of valid input signal lines is 1035, the system detects this and automatically selects 1035 recording mode.

^b) The HKSR-5003 is not required for units with serial numbers 15001 or higher (excluding SRW-5000 serial numbers 90000 to 99999, and SRW-5500 serial numbers 30000 to 39999), as they are standard-equipped to support 1920 × 1080/4:4:4 recording and playback.

The system handles playback of different recording tape formats and system frequencies with various conversion outputs as detailed below:

System frequency 1080

System frequency 720

Key:

●: Normal playback of video, audio, and time code possible.

○: 0.1% off-speed playback of video, audio, and time code possible.

Δ: Off-speed playback of video and audio possible. Time code playback and time code conversion possible (differs depending on menu settings).

▲: HDCAM-SR: Off-speed playback of video and audio possible. Time code conversion possible (differs depending on menu settings. For details, see menu item 630). HDCAM: Off-speed playback of video possible. Audio is muted, and time code conversion possible (differs depending on menu settings. For details, see menu item 630).

^a) Output as PsF to HD SDI OUTPUT connectors.

^b) Output as Interlaced to HD SDI OUTPUT connectors.

^c) 720/59.94P or 720/50P is enabled only for HDCAM-SR.

Note: Tapes with different sampling methods cannot be played back (4:4:4/4:2:2).

There are five types of LUT file formats applicable to this board. Line numbers (“Lx”) in the descriptions do not appear in the actual LUT files.

LUT file type 1: R, G, and B have the same value (the same curve)

“LUT: 1 1024” in the header indicates one output data block (common to R, G, and B) corresponding with the 10-bit (1024) input data. The bit depth of the output is determined by the maximum output value. (This is an example of 10-bit input and 10-bit output.)

Example structure:

# Comment

LUT: 1 1024

# (Line No.) Output value

L1 0

L2 0

L3 1

…

L1023 1023

L1024 1023

LUT file type 2: R, G, and B have individual values (individual curves) and are aligned vertically in the order of R, G, B

“LUT: 3 1024” in the header indicates three separate output data blocks (for R, G, and B) corresponding with the 10-bit (1024) input data. The bit depth of the output is determined by the maximum output value. The output values on lines L1 to L1024 are R values, the values on lines L1025 to L2048 are G values, and the values on lines L2049 to L3072 are B values. (This is an example of 10-bit input and 10-bit output.)

Example structure:

# Comment

LUT: 3 1024

# (Line No.) Output value

L1 0 (R value)

…

L1024 1023 (R value)

L1025 0 (G value)

…

L2048 1023 (G value)

L2049 0 (B value)

…

L3072 1023 (B value)

LUT file type 3: R, G, and B have individual values (individual curves) and are aligned horizontally

“LUT10” in the header indicates the bit depth of the output is 10 bits. The bit depth of the input is determined by the maximum number of lines. (This is an example of 10-bit input and 10-bit output.)

Example structure:

# Comment

LUT10

#(Line No.) Input value Output R Output G Output B

L1 0 2 2 2

L2 1 2 2 2

L3 2 2 2 2

…

L1023 1022 1023 1023 1023

L1024 1023 1023 1023 1023

LUT file type 4: R, G, and B have individual values (individual curves) and are aligned horizontally

The bit depth is not indicated in the header. It is automatically determined by the number of lines and their values. (This is an example of 10-bit input and 10-bit output.)

Example structure:

# Comment

# (Line No.) Input value Output R Output G Output B

L1 0 2 2 2

L2 1 2 2 2

L3 2 2 2 2

…

L1023 1022 1023 1023 1023

L1024 1023 1023 1023 1023

LUT file type 5: R, G, and B have individual values (individual curves) and are aligned horizontally

The bit depth is not indicated in the header. It is automatically determined by number of lines and their values. There are no lines for input values. (This is an example of 10-bit input and 10-bit output.)

Example structure:

# Comment

# (Line No.) Output R Output G Output B

L1 2 2 2

L2 2 2 2

L3 2 2 2

…

L1023 1023 1023 1023

L1024 1023 1023 1023