Page 1 Multi Format Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions (Software) Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. VQT0F76...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Menu screen transitions....4 AUDIO IN CUE INPUT SELECT Turning on the power ....7 menu .
Page 3 Contents SET UP menu ....121 TEST IC CARD ERROR LOG INTERFACE SET UP menu ..122 menu .
Page 4: Menu Screen Transitions
Menu screen transitions H O M E H O M E S E T U P AUDIO IN PCM INPUT AU D I O I N SELECT AUDIO IN CUE INPUT SELECT AU D I O I N S E T U P AU D I O I N C H - M I X SELECT AU D I O O U T...
Page 5 Menu screen transitions M U LT I C U E M U LT I C U E S E T U P A S S E M B L E M A N UA L A S S E M B L E M A N UA L A S S E M B L E E D I T E D I T S E T U P...
Page 6 Menu screen transitions TEST AUDIO MECHA SYSTEM FRONT TEST FRONT PANEL TEST FRONT KEY CHECK IN SERVO I C CARD USER MULTI CUE SELECT MONITOR ERROR LOG MONITOR DIAG DIAG MASKED DIAG LAST – 6 –...
Page 7: Turning On The Power
Turning on the power Turn on the power. « The HOME menu is displayed. This VTR comes already programmed with menus that correspond to specific operating objectives, and the operations performed on each differ from one menu to another. When a menu is selected using a menu se- lection button, what appears on the display changes, and the function keys (F1 to F13) also implement the function corresponding to the respective menu items.
Page 8: Home Menu Displays
HOME menu displays ∑ Audio signal display area (Either 8 or 4 channels will be automatically displayed depending on the format used.) Use this to adjust the level of the input audio signals on the AUDIO IN menu. Alternatively, it is used to adjust the level of the audio playback output signals on the AUDIO OUT menu.
Page 9 HOME menu displays REF: This indicates the status of the output reference signal which has been selected by the VTR. HD REF59: HD REF with a field frequency of 59.94 Hz is selected. HD REF47: HD REF with a field frequency of 47.96 Hz is selected.
Page 10 HOME menu displays ∑ Setting mode display area The displays appearing in this area indicate the modes which have been set. CUT: Appears when the audio cut editing mode is set. XFADE: Appears when the audio cross-fade editing mode is set. VFADE: Appears when the audio V fade editing mode is set.
Page 11 HOME menu displays ∑ Setting the initial value for the time code (1) Press the center cursor key. The display now appears in reverse video. LTCR Center cursor key 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 (2) Press the center cursor key again so that the cursor is made to serve as a column cursor, and then use the number key to input the value.
Page 12 HOME menu displays ∑ Setting and checking the cue time (1) Press the center cursor key. The time code display now appears in reverse video. LTCR Center cursor key 10 : 00 : 00 : 00 Cursor key (2) Press the [ 4 ] cursor key. The cue time now appears in reverse video.
Page 13: Home Menu
HOME menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: HOME [4]: Cassette tape in the 4-channel audio format. [8]: Cassette tape in the 8-channel audio format. (This display indicates the C bit pin position of the cassette tape.) If system format does not matched with the C bit pin position of the cassette tape, 4 or 8 display will flash to warn its miss-matching.
Page 14 HOME menu Key designation Description OUTPUT The mode opposite to the current one is established only while For selecting the this key is held down. (When the key is pressed during TAPE audio/video output signals. setting, the EE mode is established.) (If this key is pressed together with the F key, the display switches.) TAPE: Outputs playback signal.
Page 15 HOME menu Key designation Description SET UP Transfers the VTR to the HOME SET UP menu screen. F9–F10 — — PREAD A° This is used during insert editing in the AUTO or MANUAL EDIT For setting audio pre-read mode when the already recorded digital signals are to be read in to ON or OFF advance and used as the editing source.
Page 16 HOME menu ∑ Pre-read editing [Performed in the SD mode (480/59i or 576/50i) only.] (1) Set the pre-read function to ON by pressing the F key and F11 key (PREAD A) or F12 key (PREAD V) together. PREAD V PREAD A (2) Perform the connections for pre-read editing as shown in the figure below.
Page 17: Home Set Up Menu
HOME SET UP menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: HOME SET UP – 17 –...
Page 18 HOME SET UP menu Key designation Description SYNC PLY Automatically compensates for the start initiated for the playback Sync play. mode. For instance, when the VTR is set to the playback mode from the preroll point, it synchronizes its own phase to ensure that the tape arrives at the IN point after the preroll time has elapsed.
Page 19 HOME SET UP menu Key designation Description F9–F10 — — PREROLL After pressing the F11 key, turn the ADJUST control. For selecting the preroll Selection can be made between 0 and 30 seconds. (Initial time. setting is 5 seconds.) STILL Sets the stop/still (still picture) mode holding time.
Page 20 HOME SET UP menu ∑ Reference OUT REF: This sets the video output signal reference. AUTO: When the REF VIDEO connector input sig- nal is available, the output reference is locked to REF VIDEO; when it is not avail- able, it is locked to the INPUT input signal. When neither the REF VIDEO nor INPUT input signal is available, the internal signal serves as the reference.
Page 21 HOME SET UP menu ∑ Programmed play function (1) Press the F4 (PRG PLY) key. (2) Set the step to FINE or COARSE using the F3 (PRG PLY) key. (3) Set the programmed play speed using the ADJUST control. PRG PLY 2.0% (4) Press the PLAY and VAR buttons together.
Page 22: Video In Menu
VIDEO IN menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: VIDEO IN – 22 –...
Page 23 VIDEO IN menu Key designation Description INPUT DIGITAL: Selects the serial input signals. For selecting the HD video INT SG: Selects the internal signals. input signals. INT SG 75% CB: Selects the 75% color bar signal. For selecting the type of 100% CB: Selects the 100% color bar signal.
Page 24: Video Out Hd Menu
VIDEO OUT HD menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: VIDEO OUT – 24 –...
Page 25 VIDEO OUT HD menu Key designation Description For adjusting the Y level. j¶ to i3 dB (j3 dB to i3 dB in fine adjustment mode) ≥Establishes the fine adjustment mode if the key is pressed together with the F key. j¶...
Page 26: Video Out Hd Set Up Menu
VIDEO OUT HD SET UP menu > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT – 26 –...
Page 27 VIDEO OUT HD SET UP menu Key designation Description LINE CONV° Line conversion function OFF: No line conversion; when a 1035 tape is played back, 1080 signals with black bands added at the top and bottom of the picture are output. Conversion from 1035 to 1080 lines.
Page 28: Video Out Hd Set Up State
VIDEO OUT HD SET UP STATE menu > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: )> VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT > > )> VIDEO OUT Key designation Description — — EE_MODE NORMAL: The standard mode is established (E-E through mode is turned OFF).
Page 29 VIDEO OUT HD SET UP STATE menu ∑ Selecting the TAPE/EE output signals The video, audio and cue signals which are output during the VTR’s operation are switched on this menu to TAPE or EE signals. (1) Press the center cursor key to display the cursor. Center cursor key Cursor key (2) Move the cursor to the desired position using the cursor keys.
Page 30: Video Out Sd Menu
VIDEO OUT SD menu > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT – 30 –...
Page 31 VIDEO OUT SD menu Key designation Description j¶ to i3 dB (j3 dB to i3 dB in fine adjustment mode) For adjusting the Y level. ≥Establishes the fine adjustment mode if the key is pressed together with the F key. j¶...
Page 32: Video Out Sd Set Up Composite
VIDEO OUT SD SET UP COMPOSITE menu > > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT B.CLIP – 32 –...
Page 33 VIDEO OUT SD SET UP COMPOSITE menu Key designation Description COMB FIL° Selects whether the analog composite output signals are to be For controlling the comb passed through the comb filter. However, when the F1 (COMB filter. FIL) key on the VIDEO OUT SD SET UP SDI menu has been set to ON, the analog composite output will also be set to ON regardless of which setting is selected for this menu item.
Page 34: Menu
VIDEO OUT SD SET UP CMPST STATE menu > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: (or [AUDIO OUT])> VIDEO OUT > > )> VIDEO OUT Key designation Description — — EE_MODE NORMAL: The standard mode is established (E-E through mode is turned OFF).
Page 35 VIDEO OUT SD SET UP CMPST STATE menu ∑ Selecting the TAPE/EE output signals The video, audio and cue signals which are output during the VTR’s operation are switched on this menu to TAPE or EE signals. (1) Press the center cursor key to display the cursor. Center cursor key Cursor key (2) Move the cursor to the desired position using the cursor keys.
Page 36: Video Out Sd Set Up Sdi Menu
VIDEO OUT SD SET UP SDI menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT B.CLIP – 36 –...
Page 37 VIDEO OUT SD SET UP SDI menu Key designation Description COMB FIL° For selecting whether to pass the SD output (both of SDI output and analog composite output) signals through the comb filter. ON: The signals are passed through the comb filter and output. OFF: The signals are not passed through the comb filter.
Page 38: Video Out Set Up Line Blk (Video Output Line Blanking) Menu
VIDEO OUT SET UP LINE BLK (video output line blanking) menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT Key designation Description F1–F7 — — EXIT Returns the VTR to the VIDEO OUT SD SET UP menu screen. ALL ON When this key is pressed together with the F key, all the lines are blanked.
Page 39 VIDEO OUT SET UP LINE BLK (video output line blanking) menu ∑ Setting the line blanking The blanking lines in the vertical blanking period can be set in 1-line increments. (1) Press the center cursor key. The cursor now appears. Center cursor key Cursor key (2) Move the cursor and select the lines to be blanked.
Page 40: Video Out Sd Set Up Sdi State
VIDEO OUT SD SET UP SDI STATE menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Key designation Description — — EE_MODE NORMAL: The standard mode is established (E-E through mode is turned OFF). THROUGH: The E-E through mode (AV minimum delay mode) is established.
Page 41 VIDEO OUT SET UP STATE menu ∑ Selecting the TAPE/EE output signals The video, audio and cue signals which are output during the VTR’s operation are switched on this menu to TAPE or EE signals. (1) Press the center cursor key to display the cursor. Center cursor key Cursor key (2) Move the cursor to the desired position using the cursor keys.
Page 42: Menu
VIDEO OUT CONVERT menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT Key designation Description HD_TO_SD Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT CONVERT HD TO SD menu screen. SD_TO_HD Transfers the VTR to the VIDEO OUT CONVERT SD TO HD menu screen.
Page 43: Video Out Convert Hd_To_Sd
VIDEO OUT CONVERT HD_TO_SD menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT FIT _ H Key designation Description MODE Selects the aspect ratio at which signals are output from the down-converter. FIT_V: Changes the magnification by matching the input size to the output size along the vertical axis.
Page 44 VIDEO OUT CONVERT HD_TO_SD menu The following menu is displayed when FMR2 has been selected with the F5 (V_FILTER) key in the system for- mat 1080/23p (psf). (The characteristic of H and V can be controlled independently.) RESPONSE STANDARD V_FILTER ENHANCE RESPONSE STANDARD...
Page 45 VIDEO OUT CONVERT HD_TO_SD menu The following menu is displayed when ON has been selected with the F6 (V_EXTEND) key in the system for- mat 1080/59i. (The characteristic of H and V can be controlled independently.) RESPONSE STANDARD V_FILTER ENHANCE RESPONSE STANDARD H_FILTER...
Page 46: Menu
VIDEO OUT CONVERT SD_TO_HD menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT Key designation Description MODE Selects the aspect ratio at which signals are output from the up- converter. FIT_V: Changes the magnification by matching the input size to the output size along the vertical axis.
Page 47: Menu
VIDEO OUT CONVERT HD_TO_HD menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: VIDEO OUT °This menu is operational when 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p or 1080/25p has been set as the system format. Key designation Description — — — — RESPONSE Selects the frequency bandwidth of the converter output signals.
Page 48: Audio In Menu
AUDIO IN menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: AUDIO IN The digital audio input statuses are displayed here. PRE EMPHASIS ON: Pre-emphasis is applied to the input signals. OFF: Regular signals with no pre-emphasis are supplied. –...
Page 49 AUDIO IN menu Key designation Description CH-1 For adjusting the audio CH1 input level. CH-2 For adjusting the audio CH2 input level. CH-3 UNITY: Input level is fixed at UNITY value. For adjusting the audio VAR: Input level can be varied with ADJUST control. CH3 input level.
Page 50: Audio In Pcm Input Select Menu
AUDIO IN PCM INPUT SELECT menu > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO IN – 50 –...
Page 51 AUDIO IN PCM INPUT SELECT menu Key designation Description CH-1 ANALOG: Selects the signals of the analog CH1 input For selecting the recording connector. signals of digital audio DIGITAL: Selects the digital audio input signals (AES/SDI CH1. selection is made in line with the CH2 setting using F3).
Page 52 AUDIO IN PCM INPUT SELECT menu Key designation Description CH-6 ANA CH2: Selects the signals of the analog CH2 input For selecting the recording connector. signals of digital audio DIGITAL: Selects the digital audio input signals (AES/SDI CH6. selection is made in line with the CH5 setting using F7).
Page 53: Audio In Cue Input Select
AUDIO IN CUE INPUT SELECT menu > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO IN The below screen will be appeared when the menu is in the D-MIX status by pressing the F9 (D-MIX) key. – 53 –...
Page 54 AUDIO IN CUE INPUT SELECT menu Key designation Description CH-1 For setting cue mixing for CH1. CH-2 For setting cue mixing for (displayed only when D-MIX is set using F9) CH2. SOURCE: Mixes the input signals. CH-3 TAPE: Mixes the playback signals. For setting cue mixing for OFF: No mixing.
Page 55: Audio In Set Up Menu
AUDIO IN SET UP menu > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO IN > SET UP – 55 –...
Page 56 AUDIO IN SET UP menu Key designation Description INT SG MD For selecting the internal audio test signal. TONE: Reference level sinusoidal waves are output. SILENCE: A signal tone is not output. (Mute signals are output.) F2–F5 — — PEAK HOLD For holding the peak recording and playback levels on the For setting the peak hold.
Page 57 AUDIO IN SET UP menu F11 (RATE CON) key ∑ Operation ≥The menu item is set to ON or OFF for both the recording and playback systems simultane- ously: it is not possible to select the item’s setting for recording or playback only. ≥Similarly, the menu item is set to ON or OFF for all channels CH1 to CH8 (or CH1 to CH4) simultaneously: it is not possible to select the item’s setting for specific channels only.
Page 58: Audio In Ch-Mix Select Menu
AUDIO IN CH-MIX SELECT menu > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO IN Key designation Description SELECT Selects the channels whose signals are to be mixed. CH1-CH4: The signals from CH1 through CH4 are selected for mixing.
Page 59 AUDIO IN CH-MIX SELECT menu ∑ Mix-and-record (1) Press the F6 (CH-MIX) key to set it ON. The mixing graph display now appears. (2) Press the center cursor key to display the cursor. Center cursor key Cursor key (3) Use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the channel in which the sound is to be mixed. (4) Press the center cursor key to select the signals to be mixed.
Page 60 AUDIO IN CH-MIX SELECT menu ∑ Mix-and-record (continued) (5) Move the cursor to the mixing ratio display area, and turn the ADJUST control to set the ratio at which the signals are to be mixed (in 1% increments). Mixing ratio display area ONotesN ≥When the PLAY button is pressed after the CH-MIX mode has been set, the F6 (CH-MIX) key keeps blinking.
Page 61: Audio Out Menu
AUDIO OUT menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: AUDIO OUT The digital audio input statuses are displayed here. PRE EMPHASIS ON: Pre-emphasis is applied to the input signals. OFF: Regular signals with no pre-emphasis are supplied. –...
Page 62 AUDIO OUT menu Key designation Description CH-1 For adjusting the audio CH1 playback level. CH-2 For adjusting the audio CH2 playback level. CH-3 UNITY: Input level is fixed at UNITY value. For adjusting the audio VAR: Input level can be varied with ADJUST control. CH3 playback level.
Page 63: Audio Out Monitor Menu
AUDIO OUT MONITOR menu > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO OUT – 63 –...
Page 64 AUDIO OUT MONITOR menu Key designation Description MODE Selects the VTR mode in which the monitor output signals are For selecting the mode. automatically switched to the cue signals. SHTL: Automatically outputs the playback signals of the cue channel in the SHTL, FF or REW mode. Outputs the signals of the channel selected by the L and R buttons in any other mode.
Page 65: Audio Out Set Up Menu
AUDIO OUT SET UP menu > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO OUT > SET UP – 65 –...
Page 66 AUDIO OUT SET UP menu Key designation Description A/V PHASE° When digital signals output from the unit are processed by an For adjusting the audio external unit, a phase difference between video and audio output phase in relation to signals can be produced. Such differences can be eliminated by the video phase.
Page 67 AUDIO OUT SET UP menu Key designation Description STYLE° This menu item can be set by pressing the F10 key together with the F key. PCM: The style is set to the normal PCM audio mode. DATA: The style is set to the data mode (compressed audio: Dolby-E).
Page 68 AUDIO OUT SET UP menu F11 (RATE CON) key ∑ Operation ≥The menu item is set to ON or OFF for both the recording and playback systems simultane- ously: it is not possible to select the item’s setting for recording or playback only. ≥Similarly, the menu item is set to ON or OFF for all channels CH1 to CH8 (or CH1 to CH4) simultaneously: it is not possible to select the item’s setting for specific channels only.
Page 69 AUDIO OUT SET UP menu ∑ Adjusting the audio output signals in relation to the video signals (1) Press the F1 (A/V PHASE) key to put the display in reverse video. A/V PHASE UNITY (2) Adjust the phase difference using the ADJUST control. When the ADJUST control is turned, the display changes to VAR.
Page 70: Audio Out Set Up State Menu
AUDIO OUT SET UP STATE menu > > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO OUT Key designation Description — — EE_MODE NORMAL: The standard mode is established (E-E through mode is turned OFF). THROUGH: The E-E through mode (AV minimum delay mode) is established.
Page 71 VIDEO OUT SET UP STATE menu ∑ Selecting the TAPE/EE output signals The video, audio and cue signals which are output during the VTR’s operation are switched on this menu to TAPE or EE signals. (1) Press the center cursor key to display the cursor. Center cursor key Cursor key (2) Move the cursor to the desired position using the cursor keys.
Page 72: Audio Out Sdi Asign Menu
AUDIO OUT SDI ASIGN menu > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: AUDIO OUT SD _ AUD 24bit – 72 –...
Page 73 AUDIO OUT SDI ASIGN menu Key designation Description HD_TO_HD Selects the channels whose signals are to be output to HD SDI CH1–4 embedded audio channels 1 through 4. CH1–4: The signals of CH1 through CH4 are output. CH5–8: The signals of CH5 through CH8 are output. OFF: No signals are output.
Page 74 TC/CHR menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: TC/CHR – 74 –...
Page 75: Tc/Chr Menu
TC/CHR menu Key designation Description SOURCE INT: Built-in time code generator. For selecting EXT LTC: LTC time code from TIME CODE input connector. internal/external time code S LTC: LTC time code added to serial signals; not displayed signal. when the SD mode is selected. S VTC: VTC time code added to serial signals;...
Page 76 TC/CHR menu Key designation Description CF BIT° ON: CF BIT is recoorded. For selecting the color OFF: CF BIT is not recorded. frame bit ON/OFF during ≥When [EXT LTC], [S VITC] or [S LTC] is selected in the F1 key, recording.
Page 77 TC/CHR menu ∑ Changing the superimposing position (1) Move the position using the cursor keys. Center cursor key Cursor keys ≥When a cursor key is held down, the cursor will move more quickly. ≥When the center cursor key is pressed, the superimposing re- turns to its initial position.
Page 78 TC/CHR menu ∑ Time code displays and VTR’s operating modes (continued) VTR’s operating modes STOP F.FWD PREVIEW REVIEW EDIT PLAY (edit playback) PREROLL EDIT REC (edit recording) AUTO EDIT (automatic editing) CUE UP STANDBY OFF EJECT SHTL DMC PREVIEW DMC EDIT (display blinks during Pre-CTL operation) OUT PREVIEW PLAY DMC SAMPLE...
Page 79 TC/CHR menu ∑ Superimposed displays When TC.TC is selected as the SUPER setting, the time code appears as a 2-level display. (The HD SUPER and SD SUPER are linked.) The converted time code is displayed on the top level of the superim- posed display.
Page 80 TC/CHR menu Table of user bit settings F1 (SOURCE) F2 (TC SLAVE) F3 (UB SLAVE) F10 (TCR) LUBG mode VUBG mode INT UB REGEN AUTO REGEN VITC INT UB INT (internal) TC — — INT UB PRESET AUTO PRESET VITC INT UB INT UB EXT REGEN...
Page 81: Tc/Chr Set Up Menu
TC/CHR SET UP menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TC/CHR SET UP – 81 –...
Page 82 TC/CHR SET UP menu Key designation Description F1–F6 TCG OUT For selecting whether to latch the TCG display and LTC output using the INPUT CHECK key°. MOMNT: Establishes the INPUT CHECK mode only while the key is held down. LATCH: The INPUT CHECK mode is established when the INPUT CHECK key is pressed, and it is held even when the key is released.
Page 83: Tc/Chr Set Up Vitc.l Menu
TC/CHR SET UP VITC.L menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TC/CHR SET UP Key designation Description F1–F7 —— EXIT Returns the VTR to the TC/CHR menu screen. VITC.L SD mode: The superimposing of the recording VITC and the lines where it is to be superimposed are set.
Page 84 TC/CHR SET UP VITC.L menu ∑ Selecting the line where VITC is to be inserted 1. Use the cursor keys (2, 1) to select the lines where VITC is to be inserted. Cursor key The line numbers shown in the boxes on the screen indicate the recommended insertion lines (lines 14 and 16 for NTSC and lines 11 and 13 for PAL).
Page 85: Tc/Chr Convert Menu
TC/CHR CONVERT menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TC/CHR ∑ 2-level and 3-level time code displays ≥Front panel ≥When the 24 30 mode has been selected by the F1 (MODE) key on the TC/CHR CONVERT menu, a 2-level display appears with the original time code displayed on the top level and the converted time code displayed on the bottom level.
Page 86 TC/CHR CONVERT menu Key designation Description SYNC PHASE° For setting the reference for the 3:2 conversion sequence. A: Frame A is used as the reference to convert the time code. B: Frame B is used as the reference to convert the time code. C: Frame C is used as the reference to convert the time code.
Page 87 TC/CHR CONVERT menu Key designation Description HD SUPER For selecting the time code which is to be output to the HD monitor connector. 24TC: The original time code with the frame count of 24 is output. 30TC: The post-conversion time code with the frame count of 30 is output.
Page 88: Audio Insert Editing Function With 23.98 Hz Vtr System And 30 Hz External Operating Environments
Audio insert editing function with 23.98 Hz VTR system and 30 Hz external operating environments RECORDER Audio signals HD3700B PLAYER (Audio source) SYSTEM Analog input 1080/23.98psf AES input SD REF(BB) RS422 RS422 30fs 30fs EDIT CONTROLLER As shown in the above diagram of the system connections, this function enables audio insert editing on the 23.98P tape of the model HD3700B even in an environment with a 30 Hz external device, and by so doing, the efficiency of the editing work is improved.
Page 89 Audio insert editing function with 23.98 Hz VTR system and 30 Hz external operating environments OPoints to noteN The function will not work unless the following conditions are met. (a) The system frequency of the VTR must be set to 23.98 Hz. (b) The black burst reference signal must be connected.
Page 90: Ltc Output Selection When Playing Back A 25P (23.98P/24P) Tape With A 23.98/24 (25) Hz Vtr System Added
LTC output selection when playing back a 25P (23.98P/24P) tape with a 23.98/24 (25) Hz VTR system added 23.98 (or 24) video signals HD3700B HD3700H/A/B System frequency: System frequency: HDD5 tape 23.98 (or 24) Hz 23.98 (or 24) Hz LTC_OUT 25Hz TC 23.98 (or 24) audio signals System frequency:...
Page 91: Multi Cue Menu
MULTI CUE menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: MULTI CUE – 91 –...
Page 92 MULTI CUE menu Key designation Description For designating the cue number 1 and page. For designating the cue number 2 and page. Designates the cue number for registering the cue point. For designating the cue When the key is pressed together with the F key, the page for number 3 and page.
Page 93 MULTI CUE menu ∑ Switching the pages ≥A particular page can be selected by pressing one of the F1 (1) through F5 (5) or F9 (6) through F13 (10) keys together with the F key. ≥The pages are scrolled up when the F key and “1” key are pressed together. ≥The pages are scrolled down when the F key and “2”...
Page 94 MULTI CUE menu 4. Move the cursor to the section where the captured time code is to be displayed. Center cursor key Cursor key 5. Press the COPY key to call the captured time code. 4 00:44:07:07 COPY The cue data is now entered. ≥The position of the next cue number automatically appears in reverse video when the F1 (AUTO STEP) key on the MULTI CUE SET UP menu has been set to ON.
Page 95: Multi Cue Set Up Menu
MULTI CUE SET UP menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: MULTI CUE – 95 –...
Page 96 MULTI CUE SET UP menu Key designation Description AUTO STEP Moves the cursor to the next item automatically when a For setting the auto step cue point is registered. mode. OFF: Cursor is not moved. ≥When F2 (PAG MODE) below is at ON, the cursor moves only on the page.
Page 97: Insert/Assemble Manual Edit
INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT menu Press the )> keys to display the MANUAL EDIT menu. ASSEM INSERT Key designation Description F1–F7 — — SET UP Transfers the VTR to the MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu screen. INSERT/ASSEMBLE Selects the editing mode. For setting the editing Sets the editing mode to ON.
Page 98: Menu
INSERT MANUAL EDIT CH SELECT menu > > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: INSERT °CH-5 to CH-8 are not displayed when PCM audio has been set to the 4-channel format. – 98 –...
Page 99 INSERT MANUAL EDIT CH SELECT menu Key designation Description VIDEO For selecting the video channel ON/OFF. CH-1 For selecting the audio CH1 ON/OFF. For selecting the editing channel. CH-2 Valid only for insert editing. For selecting the audio Selected as the editing channel. CH2 ON/OFF.
Page 100: Set Up Menu
INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu Press the )> keys to change to the MANUAL EDIT menu, then press the ASSEM INSERT to display this menu. > Press the keys to display this menu. SET UP – 100 –...
Page 101 INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu Key designation Description TIMING° Sets the timing with which to record the fields at the edit IN point For setting the edit timing. and OUT point. This menu item can be set by pressing the F1 key and the F key together.
Page 102 INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu Key designation Description CAP LOCK For selecting the capstan servo lock mode during playback. For setting the capstan 4F AUTO (8F AUTO: 1080/23p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i, servo lock. 576/50i): Assumes the color frame auto lock mode. If discontinuity is produced in the color frame during playback, the unit locks again to a new color frame.
Page 103 INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu ∑ EDIT REC INHIBIT mode display This display shows the statuses of the editing inhibit modes. ≥SOFTWARE ≥The editing inhibit modes selected for each channel are shown here. Refer to “Selecting the SOFTWARE inhibit channels.” Video channel editing is inhibited.
Page 104 INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu ∑ Selecting the SOFTWARE inhibit channels (1) Press the center cursor key. The cursor now appears. Center cursor key Cursor key (2) Press the cursor key to move the cursor to the channel where editing is to be inhibited. (3) Press the center cursor key.
Page 105: Insert/Assemble Manual Edit
INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu ∑ Tracking ≥Automatically adjusting the tracking (optimizing) To optimize the tracking automatically, press the F10 (TRACKING) key to select OPT ONCE or OPT AUTO. Set the preroll time to 5 seconds or more. ≥At the OPT ONCE setting, the tracking is optimized only once while the tape is playing up to the IN point during the first editing after the cassette has been inserted.
Page 106 INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu (3) The following message appears and optimizing is suspended in the following cases: ≥When the VTR is set to a mode other than PLAY while optimizing is underway. ≥When optimizing has failed. ≥When no video signals have been recorded on the tape. ≥When no CTL signals have been recorded on the tape.
Page 107 INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu ∑ Selecting the audio fade time (1) Press the F13 (MODE) key to set it to X FADE or V FADE. MODE X FADE (2) Press the F12 (FD TIME) key. FD TIME (3) Turn the ADJUST control to select the audio fade time. ADJUST V FADE X FADE...
Page 108: Menu
INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu # F12 The AUTO EDIT menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: ASSEM INSERT – 108 –...
Page 109 INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu Key designation Description LAST X When the F1 key is pressed, “LOAD” is displayed, and the edit For calling the edit data to data which was input last is called. be input. LAST ED When the F2 key is pressed, “LOAD” is displayed, and all the For calling all the last data data which was edited last is called.
Page 110 INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu ∑ Tape position indicator This indicates the edit points (IN and OUT) and tape positions of the recorder and player. ≥EOT (end of tape) or BOT (beginning of tape) is displayed when the tape is at its end or beginning. ≥During split editing, the audio and video edit points are indicated separately.
Page 111 INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu (2) Search the edit point using the search dial. 1) Search the edit point using the search dial. 2) Press the ENTRY button. ≥Trimming operations (1) Press the center cursor key. The cursor now appears. Center cursor key Cursor key (2) Press the cursor key to move the cursor to the section with the data to be trimmed.
Page 112 INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu Input the data using the scratchpad. 1) Press the center cursor key. The cursor now appears. Center cursor key Cursor key 2) Press the cursor key to move the cursor to the time code IN or OUT position which is to be input.
Page 113 INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu ∑ Variable memory function 1. Set the F3 (W/PLYR) key to OFF. W/PLYR 2. Set the F4 (VAR MEMO) key to ON. VAR MEMO ≥If the IN and OUT points have already been entered, they are automatically cleared. ≥If ON is set for the split mode, it is forcibly set to OFF.
Page 114 INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT menu ∑ Variable memory editing By operating the search dial on a VTR connected to the unit’s RS-422A REMOTE OUT connector or REMOTE IN/OUT connector, the playback speed and direction can be stored in that VTR’s memory, and the memory data can be reproduced during automatic editing and stored in this unit (recorder).
Page 115: Menu
INSERT AUTO EDIT CH SELECT menu # F13 This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: INSERT – 115 –...
Page 116 INSERT AUTO EDIT CH SELECT menu Key designation Description VIDEO For selecting the video channel ON/OFF. CH-1 For selecting the audio CH1 ON/OFF. For selecting the editing channel. CH-2 Valid only for insert editing. For selecting the audio Selected as the editing channel. CH2 ON/OFF.
Page 117 INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: ) to change to the AUTO ASSEM INSERT EDIT menu, then press the SET UP – 117 –...
Page 118 INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu Key designation Description TIMING° Sets the timing at which to record the fields at the edit IN point For setting the edit timing. and OUT point. This timing can be set by pressing the F1 key and the F key together.
Page 119 INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu Key designation Description EXIT Returns the VTR to the AUTO EDIT menu screen. DLY STRT Sets the timing after the playback command was issued until the Delay start. actual operation in 1-frame increments. (This is used to facilitate the synchronization with another VTR which has a different servo reference.) The timing can be set from j30 frames to i30 frames°...
Page 120 INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu ∑ Selecting the preroll time (1) Press the F5 (PREROLL) key. (2) Set the preroll time using the ADJUST control. Any time up to 30 seconds can be set. ADJUST PREROLL 25 SEC (3) Press the F5 key. ≥If this setting is at variance from the preroll time set on the HOME SET UP menu, the preroll time selected last takes precedence.
Page 121: Set Up Menu
SET UP menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following key: SET UP Key designation Description HOME Transfers the VTR to the HOME SET UP menu screen. MAN EDIT Transfers the VTR to the INSERT/ASSEMBLE MANUAL EDIT SET UP menu screen. AUTO EDIT Transfers the VTR to the INSERT/ASSEMBLE AUTO EDIT SET UP menu screen.
Page 122: Interface Set Up Menu
INTERFACE SET UP menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: SET UP – 122 –...
Page 123 INTERFACE SET UP menu Key designation Description When the component connected to the RS-422A REMOTE RS-422A Control mode connector is to be operated by remote control, one of four modes setting. can be selected to match the system configuration. The flow of the signals in each mode is displayed on the menu.
Page 124 INTERFACE SET UP menu Key designation Description PREREAD° The setting can be changed by pressing the F7 key while holding For setting pre-read from down the F key. the remote commands. VIDEO: Video pre-read can be set. AUDIO: Audio pre-read can be set. V&A: Both video and audio pre-read can be set.
Page 125 INTERFACE SET UP menu ∑ Table of correlations between modes and connectors Connections used when the unit is used as the source unit and Connections used when editing is operated by remote control by an performed by operating the MODE editor or when editing is controls on the unit's front panel performed using a controller...
Page 126 INTERFACE SET UP menu ∑ Setting the RS-232C parameters (1) Press the F2 (RS-232C) key to set it ON. The parameter display now appears. BAUD RATE: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 bps DATA LENGTH: 7 or 8 bits START BIT: 1 bit, fixed STOP BIT: 2 or 1 bit...
Page 127 INTERFACE SET UP menu ∑ Setting the CH ASSIGN audio channel The commands from a controller which has only analog audio CH1 and CH2 preset commands can be re-read and allotted to the digital audio CH1 to CH4 (or CH1 to CH8 with an 8-channel format) and CUE channels.
Page 128: Panel Set Up Menu
PANEL SET UP menu # F11 This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: SET UP – 128 –...
Page 129 PANEL SET UP menu Key designation Description SOUND KEY OFF: No click sound. Selection of click sound for HIGH: Loud click sound. function keys and IN/OUT LOW: Soft click sound. keys. SOUND ALARM OFF: No warning sound. Selection of warning HIGH: Loud warning sound.
Page 130: Panel Set Up (Op Map Remote)
PANEL SET UP (OP MAP REMOTE) menu Press the keys to display the OP MAP REMOTE menu. SET UP This menu is used to set and display the buttons, keys, controls, etc. which can be operated on the unit’s front panel in the remote mode.
Page 131 PANEL SET UP (OP MAP REMOTE) menu Key designation Description VIDEO Selects the VIDEO OUT menu level adjustment function. When For adjusting the video the key is pressed, the display is highlighted. level. AUDIO Selects the AUDIO REC and PB level adjustment function. For adjusting the audio When the key is pressed, the display is highlighted.
Page 132 PANEL SET UP (OP MAP REMOTE) menu ∑ Correlation between F5 (MAP MODE) and F6 (FUNCTION) keys F5 (MAP MODE) F6 (FUNCTION) Description of setting Operation keys (STOP, Function keys PLAY, etc.) (F1 to F13, controls, etc.) ENABLE Regardless of this menu’s Regardless of this menu’s settings, all settings are settings, all settings are...
Page 133: Panel Set Up (Op Map Local)
PANEL SET UP (OP MAP LOCAL) menu Press the keys to display the OP MAP LOCAL menu. SET UP This menu is used to set and display the buttons, keys, controls, etc. which cannot be operated on the unit’s front panel in the local mode. The menu serves to prevent settings or adjustment values from being changed when the corresponding but- ton, key or control is touched by mistake.
Page 134 PANEL SET UP (OP MAP LOCAL) menu Key designation Description VIDEO Selects the VIDEO OUT menu level adjustment function. When For adjusting the video the key is pressed, the display is highlighted. level. AUDIO Selects the AUDIO REC and PB level adjustment function. When For adjusting the audio the key is pressed, the display is highlighted.
Page 135: User Set Up Menu
USER SET UP menu # F12 This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: SET UP ≥User files (SET UP menu) OSET UP: USER menu function settingsN Syscon (User File) Description designation LOAD Press together with F key. For loading This calls the selected user files.
Page 136 USER SET UP menu ∑ Saving user files Twelve files are provided in this unit. Two of these files are reserved: the LAST file containing the statuses established when the power was last turned off, and the FACTORY file containing the factory statuses (initial settings). These two files cannot be deleted or updated.
Page 137 USER SET UP menu ∑ Locking user files When locked, the files are protected from subsequent attempts to delete or update their data. (1) Press the cursor keys to select the file to be locked. 1. EDITOR 1 (2) Input the password for files 1 to 4. For files 5 to 10, press the F key and F9 key together.
Page 138 USER SET UP menu ∑ Deleting user files Unnecessary files can be deleted. (1) Press the cursor keys to select the file to be deleted. 5. EDITOR 2 (File locked) ¢ (2) Check that the file to be deleted is unlocked. If it is locked, refer to the section on locking the user files, and unlock the file.
Page 139 USER SET UP menu ∑ Copying user filenames When a file is to be given the same name, the filename is copied. (1) Press the cursor keys to select the filename to be copied. 1. EDITOR 1 (2) Press the FROM key. 1.
Page 140: System Set Up Menu
SYSTEM SET UP menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: SET UP The system format and video output format currently set in the menu are displayed. – 140 –...
Page 141 SYSTEM SET UP menu Refer to the setting flowchart and output status tables on pages 144 and 145.) As indicated in the procedures below, select the system frequency, video recording format, audio recording format, and output formats for the output connectors to set the system format. Key designation Description FREQ°...
Page 142 SYSTEM SET UP menu Key designation Description AUDIO For selecting the audio recording format. For selecting the audio When the F4 key is pressed, the audio recording format recording format. selection window is opened. The format can now be selected using the cursor keys (but only when the “1080/59I”, “720/59P”...
Page 143 SYSTEM SET UP menu Key designation Description SD SDI For selecting the format in which the signals are to be output to SD SDI MAIN. When the F7 key is pressed, the HD SDI MAIN output selection window is opened. The output format can now be selected using the cursor keys [but only when “720/59.94P”...
Page 144 SYSTEM SET UP menu Keys are indicated in the parentheses. START 1 (F1) EJECT WARNING: EJECT CASSETTE F1: SYSTEM frequency setting TO CHANGE ≥F1 backlighting comes on. FORMAT display ≥Displays go off inside VTR STATUS windows. ≥SYSTEM frequency window opens. Use >...
Page 145 SYSTEM SET UP menu System format and video output status table Optional System format front setting board HD_SDI OUT HD_MONI OUT SD_SDI OUT SD_SDI_MONI CMPST AJ-UDC3700AG FREQ VIDEO AUDIO HD_SDI HD_MONI SD_SDI HD_REF SD_REF 4ch (20bit) 1080i (1080/59.94i) (1080/59.94i) (525i) 1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i 525/59.94i...
Page 146: Engineer Set Up Menu
ENGINEER SET UP menu > This menu is displayed when the keys are pressed together, and then press the SET UP key again. Key designation Description — — Transfers the VTR to the RF ENGINEER SET UP menu screen. F3–F7 —...
Page 147: Rf Engineer Set Up Menu
RF ENGINEER SET UP menu > This menu is displayed when the keys are pressed together and then the SET UP followed by the key are pressed. – 147 –...
Page 148 RF ENGINEER SET UP menu The Conceal V warning sensitivity and warning display output are set on this menu. Key designation Description RED LAMP For selecting the lighting specifications for the red lamp on the front panel. When this lamp is lighted, the superimposed warning display, error log recording and remote output connectors (RS-232C/RS-422/PARALLEL) are also linked.
Page 149: Operation Engineer Set Up
OPERATION ENGINEER SET UP menu > This menu is displayed when the keys are pressed together and then the key is SET UP pressed. – 149 –...
Page 150: Menu
OPERATION ENGINEER SET UP menu Key designation Description EJECT LED Enables the lighting conditions of the EJECT button’s LED to be selected. MODE 1: The LED lights during the time starting when the VTR is transferred to the eject mode until the cassette is ejected or when cassette unloading is completed.
Page 151: Test Menu
TEST menu This menu is displayed when the key is pressed. TEST UDC BOARD INSTALLED Key designation Description — — Transfers the VTR to the RF TEST menu screen. AUDIO Transfers the VTR to the AUDIO TEST menu screen. MECHA Transfers the VTR to the MECHA TEST menu screen.
Page 152 TEST menu ∑ OPERATION TIME display How long the VTR has been used for appears on this display. OPERATION: Total power-on time HEAD ROTATION: Cumulative head drum rotation time TAPE TRAVEL: Cumulative tape travel time THREADING: Total number of loading/unloading repeti- tions POWER ON: Number of times power has been turned on...
Page 153: Rf Test Menu
RF TEST menu > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST – 153 –...
Page 154 RF TEST menu Key designation Description EECC SMPL FAST: Measurement interval is 20 fields. Change of error rate SLOW: Measurement interval is 2 seconds. measurement time. METER ERROR: Displays inner error level. Switch of meter display. ENV: Displays envelop level. —...
Page 155 RF TEST menu ∑ Error rate display The error rates (error occurrence rates) are indicated on the 1) TOTAL ERROR and 2) INNER ERROR displays. 1) TOTAL ERROR I N N E R E R R O R T O T A L E R R O R During recording, the error rate of the simultaneous playback V I D E O &...
Page 156: Rf Adjustment Value Display Menu
RF adjustment value display menu Key designation Description F1–F5 — — ADJ MODE FIX: Holds the current adjusted value. Parameter can be Adjust mode. readjusted by remote adjustment but the value cannot be changed with this unit. ADJ CH Selects the channel for display. EQ/REC/PLL: CH0, CH1, CH2, CH3 F8–F10 —...
Page 157: Audio Test Menu
AUDIO TEST menu > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST Key designation Description CH-1 Sets the CH1 analog input/output reference level. CH-2 Sets the CH2 analog input/output reference level. CH-3 Sets the CH3 analog input/output reference level. CH-4 Sets the CH4 analog input/output reference level.
Page 158: Mecha Test Menu
MECHA TEST menu > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST The menu below is displayed when the key is pressed. – 158 –...
Page 159 MECHA TEST men Key designation Description MODE NORMAL: Normal operation. Loading without tape. NO-TAPE: Loading without cassette tape is possible. Loading starts when the STOP button is pressed. Cassette is selected with F3 key. To abort operation, press the EJECT button. —...
Page 160: System Test Menu
SYSTEM TEST menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST This menu contains keys for adjustments by service personnel. General users cannot operate these keys. Press F8 key to return to TEST menu. Key designation Description F1–F7 ——...
Page 161: Servo Test Menu
SERVO TEST menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST – 161 –...
Page 162 SERVO TEST menu Key designation Description TORQUE Key for adjustment by service personnel. Reel torque adjustment. DATA SEND Key for adjustment by service personnel. Torque data forwarding. MEASURE Key for adjustment by service personnel. (Measure) Key for adjustment by service personnel. AT head adjustment.
Page 163 SERVO TEST menu ∑ Error rate display The error rates are displayed in terms of the 1) TOTAL ERROR and 2) INNER ERROR. For details, refer to the description of the error rate display for the RF TEST menu (on page 155). ∑...
Page 164: Test Front Menu
TEST FRONT menu # F6 This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST Key designation Description PANEL Transfers the VTR to TEST FRONT PANEL menu screen. Display check. KEYCHECK Transfers the VTR to the TEST KEY CHECK menu screen. Front panel key check.
Page 165: Test Front Panel Menu
TEST FRONT PANEL menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST Key designation Description MODE The entire display panel is lighted up in a fixed pattern and Display dot check. display dots are checked. Each time the key is pressed, 12 types of pattern are displayed.
Page 166: Test Front Key Check In Menu
TEST FRONT KEY CHECK IN menu This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST Key designation Description F1–F7 —— EXIT Returns the VTR to the TEST FRONT menu screen. F9–F13 —— – 166 –...
Page 167 TEST FRONT KEY CHECK IN menu ∑ Dial and controls When the ADJUST control, headphones control or search dial is POWER turned, the number of pulses counted is displayed. EJECT AUTO OFF INPUT CHECK REMOTE CHANNEL CONDITION VIDEO AUDIO MULTI SERVO HOME ASSEM INSERT...
Page 168: Inserting The Ic Card
Inserting the IC card The insertion slot for the IC card is located on the back left of the front panel. Insert the IC card before using the TEST IC CARD menu. IC card Eject button – 168 –...
Page 169: Test Ic Card Menu
TEST IC CARD menu Preparations When an error to be logged has occurred, this unit enables information on the date and time of the occurrence of the error to be recorded in addition to the TC information in the log. Initial registration of the date and time is required in order for this information to be recorded.
Page 170 TEST IC CARD menu Key designation Description USER_FIL User file management takes place using IC card. When the F key is pressed, transfer is made to TEST IC CARD USER FILE menu. ≥There is a load/save function for current (present deck status) and all registered files.
Page 171: Test Ic Card User Menu
TEST IC CARD USER menu > > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST TO VTR TO CARD ≥User Files (TEST menu) OTEST IC CARD: USER menu function settingsN Syscon (User File) Description designation Save F+F2 LOAD Press together with F key.
Page 172: Test Ic Card Multi Cue Menu
TEST IC CARD MULTI CUE menu > > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST TO VTR TO CARD ≥Multi Cue Files (TEST menu) OTEST IC CARD: MULTI CUE menu function settingsN Front (Multi Cue File) Syscon (Multi Cue File) Description designation F+F1...
Page 173: Test Ic Card Multi Cue Select
TEST IC CARD MULTI CUE SELECT menu > > > This menu is displayed when the keys are pressed together. TEST TO VTR OTEST IC CARD: MULTI CUE: SELECT menu function settingsN Description designation TO VTR Press together with F key. UP_LD This uploads the selected files from the IC card to the VTR.
Page 174: Test Ic Card Multi Cue Monitor
TEST IC CARD MULTI CUE MONITOR menu > > > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST Key designation Description 1 – F2 — — 1 – F3–F7 1–5 Designation of 1–5 cue number. EXIT Returns the VTR to the TEST IC CARD MULTI CUE menu screen.
Page 175: Menu
TEST IC CARD ERROR LOG menu > > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: TEST TO CARD ≥Error Log Files OTEST IC CARD: ERROR LOG menu function settingsN Front (Error Log File) Syscon (Error Log File) Description Monitor designation Machine Current...
Page 176: Test Ic Card Error Log Monitor Menu
TEST IC CARD ERROR LOG MONITOR menu > > > This menu is displayed by pressing the following keys: keys are pressed. TEST To check the current log data of the VTR, first download the machine current data, and then monitor the log data.
Page 177: Error Messages
Error messages Four kinds of error messages are displayed by this VTR. (1) DIAG menu A warning mark (W) blinks at the top left of the menu screen when an erroneous setting, failure to verify a condition, warning or other problem that interferes with the use of the VTR has arisen. When the DIAG key is pressed, an error message appears on the screen.
Page 178: Diag Menu Error Messages
DIAG menu error messages A warning mark (W) blinks at the top left of the screen when an er- roneous setting, failure to verify a condition, warning or other problem that interferes with the use of the VTR has arisen. If the DIAG key is pressed while a warning is shown, an error message appears on the screen.
Page 179: Diag Active Menu
DIAG ACTIVE menu When the DIAG key is pressed while the warning mark is displayed, the DIAG ACTIVE menu below appears. Key designation Description — — MENU MASKED Transfers the VTR to the DIAG MASKED menu screen. MENU LAST Transfers the VTR to the DIAG LAST menu screen. —...
Page 180: Diag Masked Menu
DIAG MASKED menu When the [F2] (MENU MASKED) key is pressed on the DIAG ACTIVE or DIAG LAST menu, the DIAG MASKED menu below appears. Key designation Description MENU ACTIVE Transfers the VTR to the DIAG ACTIVE menu. — — MENU LAST Transfers the VTR to the DIAG LAST menu.
Page 181: Diag Last Menu
DIAG LAST menu When the F3 (MENU LAST) key is pressed on the DIAG ACTIVE or DIAG MASKED menu, the DIAG LAST menu below appears. The error messages for the last three warnings are displayed. Key designation Description MENU ACTIVE Transfers the VTR to the DIAG ACTIVE menu.
Page 182: Diag Error Messages
DIAG error messages Message Error description On-screen display FAN STOP1 FAN-1 has stopped. It will continue to operate FAN STOP for a while but when the internal temperature rises, its power will be turned off. FAN STOP2 FAN-2 has stopped. It will continue to operate FAN STOP for a while but when the internal temperature rises, its power will be turned off.
Page 183 DIAG error messages Message Error description On-screen display WRONG OPTIMIZED The tracking optimizing operation resulted in a OPT ERROR TRACKING VALUE drop in the maximum envelope level by over 25%. Check the tape playback mode. SERVO UNLOCKED The servo was disengaged (unlocked) before an OPT ERROR BEFORE IN POINT edit IN point.
Page 184 DIAG error messages Message Error description On-screen display INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO CH1/2 A sync error has occurred in the AES/EBU PCM ERROR SYNC ERROR CONFIRM CH1/2 input signals. Check the input signals. INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO CH3/4 A sync error has occurred in the AES/EBU PCM ERROR SYNC ERROR CONFIRM CH3/4 input signals.
Page 185 DIAG error messages Message Error description On-screen display OVER-RUN ERROR IN An overrun error has occurred in the received RS-422 ERROR RECEIVED COMMAND command. FROM RS-422 PORT RS-422 COMMUNICATION A timeout error has occurred. RS-422 ERROR STOP BY TIME OUT RECEIVED INVALID An undefined command has been received.
Page 186: Auto Off Error Messages
AUTO OFF error messages If a problem has occurred and the VTR cannot continue operating or the mechanism or tape may be damaged by continued operation, the AUTO OFF lamp on the VTR’s front panel come on, the buzzer sounds, and an error message appears on the screen.
Page 187 AUTO OFF error messages Message Error description On-screen display CPU TAPE HANDLE The CPU is not working properly due to an error SYSCON ERROR TROUBLE in the interrupt processing, etc. CPU (SERVO SYS) COMM. A problem has occurred in communication SERVO ERROR TROUBLE between the servo microcomputer and system...
Page 188: System Error Messages
SYSTEM error messages When a problem has occurred in the VTR and its operation can no longer be guaranteed, the system error lamp comes on, the buzzer sounds, and an error message appears on the screen. In this situation, stop operating the VTR immediately, and proceed to fix the trouble. POWER EJECT AUTO OFF...
Page 189 SYSTEM error messages Message Error description On-screen display AV NOT RESPONDING The AV microcomputer is not working properly. SYSTEM ERROR The reference signals from the S5 printed circuit board may not be the prescribed ones or some similar kind of problem is to blame. SYSCON NOT A problem has occurred in communication SYSTEM ERROR...
Page 190: Operation Messages
Operation messages In the majority of cases, when a mistake has been made in operating a button or key during automatic editing, a message appears at the bottom right of the screen (above the tape speed display) telling the user how to proceed with operation.
Page 191: Mode)
Operation messages (in AUTO EDIT mode) Message Description of error/problem NO CASSETTE A cassette tape has not been inserted. NO PRESET The editing channel has not been selected in the editing mode or during insert editing. NO IN POINT The edit point data required for editing has not been entered. NO PLY’...
Page 192: Screen Saver Function
Screen saver function This function is designed to prolong the service life of the VTR’s large display screen. The screen’s life may be shortened when the screen continuously displays menu screens on which no move- ment is occurring. Consequently, when the same menu screen on which no movement occurs is displayed continuously on the display screen for 5 or more minutes, it is automatically replaced with the screen saver screen shown below.
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