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Sony 2-678-737-13(1) Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital HD
Videocassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
HVR-M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P
 2006 Sony Corporation
2-678-737-13(1)

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  • Page 1 Digital HD Videocassette Recorder Operating Instructions HVR-M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P  2006 Sony Corporation 2-678-737-13(1)

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    The model number and the serial number are located at the name plate on the left of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HVR- Serial No. ______________________ Important Safety Instructions •...
  • Page 3 For customers in the U.S.A. HVR-M25U only If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony’s Business Information Center (BIC) at 1-800- 686-SONY (7669) or Write to: Sony Customer Information Services Center 6900-29 Daniels Parkway, PMB 330 Fort...
  • Page 4 The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Sony office or visit Sony Europe’s web site for business customers: http://www.sonybiz.net/environment...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter1 Overview Chapter2 Playback and Recording Chapter3 Setting the Time Code Chapter4 Dubbing to another equipment using i.LINK jack, Duplication, Audio Dubbing, and Connecting with a Computer Features ... 7 Location and Function of Parts ... 9 Front Panel ...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Chapter5 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Chapter6 Maintenance Appendix Table of Contents Operating the Menus ... 65 Menu Organization ... 66 Menu Contents ... 67 Troubleshooting ... 80 Warning indicators and messages ... 87 Notes on Use ... 89 Notes on the Videocassette Recorder ...

  • Page 7: Features

    Features The HVR-M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P is a digital HD videocassette recorder supporting HDV format and DVCAM/DV format. The unit produces stable, superior picture quality by digital processing and separating image signals into color difference signals and a luminance signal (component video). The unit provides i.LINK ( HDV/DV) jack, HDMI OUT jack, COMPONENT OUT jacks, S VIDEO IN/OUT jacks, composite IN/OUT jacks, and AUDIO IN/OUT jacks.
  • Page 8 , and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan Ltd. HDMI, HDMI logo, and High Definition Multimedia Interface is a trademark or a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.

  • Page 9: Location And Function Of Parts

    3 Remote sensor Note In addition to Remote Commander supplied with the unit, the unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4. To disable the control from Remote Commander, set [COMMANDER] in [OTHERS] menu to [CONTROL...
  • Page 10 Location and Function of Parts 5 TIMER switch Use to select Auto Repeat or recording using an external AC timer (not supplied). REPEAT: When the power is supplied to the unit, the tape rewinds to its beginning automatically and playback starts. When the following items on the tape are searched, AUTO REPEAT playback starts automatically.
  • Page 11 q; INDEX/(A1) button Press this button to write an index mark while recording. Index is useful when you search for scenes on a tape. Also, this button can be used as ASSIGN (A1) button. For detail on Index, see “Recording Functions” on page 47. When you change ASSIGN buttons setting with [ASSIGN (A1)] of [ASSIGN BTN] in [OTHERS] menu, this button executes the function you have set.
  • Page 12 Location and Function of Parts 1 Monitor display section 1 DISPLAY button 2 COUNTER SELECT button 3 RESET/(A2) (Counter reset) button 1 DISPLAY button Change the text data displayed on LCD monitor or the text data output from video jacks on the rear panel of the unit.
  • Page 13 4 MENU button Press this button to display the menu on screen. For details on the menu, see “Operating the Menus” on page 65. 5 J/j/K/k buttons Use these buttons in menu settings and other settings. You can adjust the brightness of images by pressing J/j buttons, while the data (format, the tape running mode) is displayed on the LCD screen.

  • Page 14: Tape Transport Control Section

    Location and Function of Parts 2 Tape transport control section 8 PAUSE button / indicator 1 AUDIO DUB (audio dubbing)/ (A3) button / indicator Use this button to dub sounds. The indicator lights while sounds are being dubbed. Also, this button can be used as ASSIGN (A3) button.
  • Page 15 Notes • The unit does not have an LP recording mode of the consumer DV format. Only SP recording mode is available. • To set the unit to recording pause mode with the remote control unit DSRM-10 (not supplied), press PAUSE button while holding down PLAY button to set the unit to the playback pause mode, then press REC button on the DSRM-10.
  • Page 16 Location and Function of Parts 3 Audio control section During normal recording, sounds are recorded onto channels 1 and 2; they cannot be recorded onto channels 3 and 4. During audio dubbing, sounds are dubbed onto channels 3 and 4. 1 AUDIO INPUT (AUTO/MANU) switch Switches the audio recording level adjustment mode.
  • Page 17 4 Indicator section 1 HDV indicator 1 HDV indicator Lights when the unit is in the following operating status. • When a tape recorded in HDV format is being played back. • When HDV signals are input through the i.LINK interface.

  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    Location and Function of Parts Rear Panel 1 S VIDEO jacks 2 VIDEO jacks 3 AUDIO jacks 4 AUDIO INPUT LEVEL switch 5 COMPONENT OUT jacks 6 HDMI OUT jack 1 S VIDEO jacks To connect a device equipped with S video jack, use S VIDEO jacks on the unit.
  • Page 19 5 COMPONENT OUT jacks Use to output component signals. To connect a device equipped the component video input connector, use COMPONENT OUT jacks on the unit. If you use COMPONENT OUT jacks, you can output high-quality video with less signal deterioration in quality than S VIDEO jack.
  • Page 20 Location and Function of Parts 6 HDMI OUT jack Use to output HDMI signals. HDMI OUT jack outputs both pictures and audio. To connect a device which equipped HDMI input connector, use HDMI OUT jack on the unit. HDMI OUT jack outputs high-quality video with even less signal deterioration in quality than COMPONENT OUT jacks.
  • Page 21 9 HDV/DV jack (4-pin) Use this jack to input/output the digital signals that complies with the i.LINK standard. Use when a device connected to the unit has an i.LINK jack. If you connect the unit and another device using HDV/DV jack, you can minimize deterioration of picture quality during recording, dubbing, or capturing still pictures, all by means of digital signals processing.
  • Page 22 Location and Function of Parts Notes on all video output jacks • When you change the video format setting of [HDMI/CMPNT] and [DOWN COVERT] of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu, [ALLSCAN MODE] in [DISPLAY SET] menu, or [HDV t DV CONV] and [DOWN CONVERT] in [i.LINK SET], the image may be distorted for a moment.

  • Page 23: Supplied Remote Commander

    Supplied Remote Commander 1 EJECT button 2 SEARCH SELECT buttons 3 Buttons for playing at various speeds 4 PAUSE button 5 REW button 6 PLAY button 1 EJECT button 2 SEARCH SELECT buttons Press these buttons to search for scenes using the search function.
  • Page 24 [WIRELESS] to enable Remote Commander to control the unit. • In addition to Remote Commander supplied with the unit, the unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4. To disable the control from Remote Commander, set [COMMANDER] in [OTHERS] menu to [CONTROL S].

  • Page 25: Displaying Various Data

    Displaying Various Data The unit can display various superimposed text data on the built-in LCD monitor and also an external monitor connected to the unit. To display text data on an external monitor, set DISPLAY OUTPUT switch to ALL or S VIDEO/ VIDEO.
  • Page 26 Displaying Various Data 7 Time counter (time code/user bits/count value of the counter) indicator Displays the count value of the counter, time code, or user bits. By pressing the COUNTER SELECT button on the front panel, you can select the item to be displayed.
  • Page 27 When the count value of the counter is negative, “–” appears as the first digit (leftmost digit). When that value is positive, the first digit is blank. When the format of the displayed time code is the drop frame mode, the drop frame indicator is displayed as a period between the minutes and seconds (i.e., 00:12.58:00).
  • Page 28 Displaying Various Data (b) When AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT switch is set to AUDIO AUDIO MONI: CH1 , CH2 STATUS CHECK : END (The mixed level of channels 1 and 3 is displayed on CH1/3; that of channels 2 and 4 is displayed on CH2/4. The audio output level becomes 50% (–6 dB) of the original audio levels.) (c) When the unit is in the audio dubbing mode and...
  • Page 29 1 REMAININNG : displays the estimated remaining time of CUSTOM REPEAT. 2 REPEAT TIMES : displays the times that tape has played, and the total repeat times you have set in [REPEAT TIMES]. 3 REPEAT CYCLE : displays the playback time and the interval time of the tape which you have set in [REPEAT CYCLE].

  • Page 30: Notes On Power Supply And Video Cassettes

    Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes Usable cassettes We recommend you to use a DigitalMaster of standard HDV/DVCAM/DV cassette (such as PHDV-276DM), or mini HDV/DVCAM/DV cassette (PHDVM-63DM) for recording in HDV/DV format. We recommend you to use a standard DVCAM cassette, Mini-DVCAM cassette, or DigitalMaster shown above for recording in DVCAM format.

  • Page 31: Preparing The Power Supply

    Preparing the Power Supply Connect the power cord (supplied) to the AC IN connector. Then, connect the power plug to the wall outlet. When you disconnect from the wall outlet, be sure to unplug the power plug from the wall outlet first. [CLOCK SET] screen appears when you turn on the unit for the first time.
  • Page 32 Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes On recording You cannot record or output EE signals and any software having copyright protection signals on the unit. If you start recording protected video and audio signals, a warning appears on the monitor screen and the unit stops recording.

  • Page 33: Playback

    Playback This section describes the connections and settings for the playback and functions such as playback at various speeds and searching for a specific scene on a recorded tape. Connections for Playback Connecting the unit to a monitor without an i.LINK jack You can connect the unit to video monitor without an i.LINK jack.
  • Page 34 Playback Notes • To playback the picture recorded in HDV format when you connect the monitor using an HDMI cable or a component video cable, set [HDMI/CMPNT] of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu according to your monitor (page 68). When the picture recorded in DVCAM/DV format is played back, only a picture with a quality equivalent with DVCAM/DV format of 480i (NTSC) or 576i (PAL) is output via...

  • Page 35: Settings For Playback

    • If you connect the input connectors of the unit to the output connectors of a monitor, a humming noise may be generated or the image may be distorted. If these phenomena occur, use INPUT SELECT switch to select signals that is not being input or disconnect the cables.

  • Page 36: Playback Functions

    Displaying information (data codes) recorded on a tape If you record on a tape using a Sony digital HD video camera recorder or digital camcorder, the recording information (data codes) is recorded on the tape. The data codes consist of recording date/time and camera data (the shutter speed, SteadyShot, iris, white balance, program AE mode, gain, date and time).

  • Page 37: Playing At Various Speeds

    C button; in the backward direction, press c button. Notes • When the command mode of a Sony device/remote commander is set to VTR4: – if you press ×1/3 button on the supplied Remote...
  • Page 38 For duplicating with the DSR-25/45/50, see page 30. • Searching may not be done correctly if the tapes were not recorded on Sony-brand digital video equipment. If D is recorded over the beginning of B...

  • Page 39: Auto Repeat (Custom Repeat)

    AUTO REPEAT (CUSTOM REPEAT) The unit can repeat playback of all or a part of a tape. When the following items on the tape are searched, AUTO REPEAT playback starts automatically. – Index signals – A portion unrecorded – A portion recorded in the format set by other than [AUTO] in [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu –...
  • Page 40 Playback Setting the AUTO REPEAT If [START TIME] is set to [OFF] Set TIMER switch to REPEAT. is displayed on Data display screen (page 25). Press REW button. (If the tape is already rewound, press PLAY button.) The unit rewinds the tape to its beginning and starts playback automatically.

  • Page 41: Edge Crop Marker

    To cancel the AUTO REPEAT Set TIMER switch to OFF. By using AUTO REPEAT, you can do the following as examples Repeat playbacks with 30 minutes interval : Set [ON/OFF] of [REPEAT CYCLE] to [ON]. Set [CYCLE] of [REPEAT CYCLE] to [30 min]. Press REW or PLAY button.

  • Page 42: Marker Burn

    Playback MARKER BURN The unit can output to each video jacks and display 4:3 screen marker on the 16:9 screen images. In case of making an editing tape from the original tape, [MARKER BURN] can be used. To set up MARKER BURN Set [MARKER BURN] in [DISPLAY SET] menu to [ON].

  • Page 43: Using The Unit As A Videocassette Recorder

    Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder This section describes the connections, settings and operations necessary to perform recording on the unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit for dubbing. Notes • For connection of the editing devices, refer to the instruction manual of the editing controller and that of the editing software you use.
  • Page 44 Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder Notes • If you connect the output connectors of the unit to the input connectors of the player, a humming noise may be generated or the image may be distorted. If these phenomena occur, set INPUT SELECT switch to a position where a signal is not currently being input, or disconnect the cables.

  • Page 45: Settings For Recording

    • The unit cannot record MPEG2 signals except HDV1080i signals. • When you record HDV signals input from DV jack, the connection between the recorded signals pause for a second. Settings for Recording HDV/ Preparation on the recorder (the unit) Notes •...
  • Page 46 Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder • When the signals are input through the i.LINK interface, the unit detects the field frequency of the input signal automatically. You do not need to change [60i/50i SEL] setting. When [60i/50i SEL] is set to [50i], however, the time code generated by the unit is fixed to the non-drop frame mode.

  • Page 47: Recording Procedures

    Recording Procedures This section describes the procedures used to record signals sent from another VCR to the unit. For details on the operation when the unit is connected to a computer via HDV/DV jack, refer to “Editing (Connecting with a Computer)” (page 62). Insert a cassette and confirm that q (cassette) indicator lights up.
  • Page 48 Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder AC timer recording By connecting the unit to an external AC timer (not supplied), you can start recording at a preset time. Connect the unit to an external AC timer (not supplied). HVR-M25 (rear panel) Recording source (external tuner,...

  • Page 49: Setting The Time Code And User Bits

    Setting the Time Code and User Bits The unit can set, display, record and play back the time code and user bits. Notes • When HDV signals are recorded from HDV/DV jack on the unit, user bits are copied automatically. However, these bits cannot be preset.
  • Page 50 Setting the Time Code and User Bits Press J/j buttons to select [TC/UB SET], then press EXEC button. The following menus are displayed. TC / UB SET RETURN TC PRESET 00:00:00:00 UB PRESET HDV/DV IN TC TC RUN TC MAKE TC FORMAT MENU : END...
  • Page 51 Press J/j buttons to select [PRESET], then press EXEC button. The following menus are displayed. UB PRESET PRESET 00 00 00 00 RESET MENU : END Set the first two digits. Press J/j buttons to select the number, then press EXEC button. Repeat step 5 to set the rest of the digits.
  • Page 52 Setting the Time Code and User Bits Notes • If you set the advancement mode to [FREE RUN], the time code will be updated by the internal clock while the unit’s power is off. The time code may have been delayed or advanced when if you turn on the unit power again, play back a tape, or set INPUT SELECT switch to HDV/DV.
  • Page 53 HVR-M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P time codes The unit has a HDV/DV jack. The time code displayed and recorded on the tape differs as shown below when INPUT SELECT switch is set to HDV/ DV and when it is set to other than HDV/DV. INPUT SELECT [HDV/DV IN switch...

  • Page 54: Dubbing To Another Equipment Using I.link Jack

    Dubbing to another equipment using i.LINK jack, Duplication, Audio Dubbing, and Connecting with a Computer Dubbing to another equipment using i.LINK jack This section describes the connections and settings necessary to perform dubbing on other equipment, using the unit as a video player. Connections for Dubbing Connect the unit to the recorder as shown right using an i.LINK cable.

  • Page 55: Dubbing Procedures

    There are some limitations to down convert a tape recorded in HDV format to DVCAM format. For details, see “i.LINK SET” on page 69. Notes • If you output pictures in the playback pause mode when connected with an i.LINK cable, recorded images may appear distorted.

  • Page 56: Duplication (Generating A Work Tape With The Same Time Code)

    Duplication (generating a work tape with the same time code) DUPLICATE PLUS is a dubbing function which duplicates the tape with time codes through i.LINK connection. By using DUPLICATE PLUS, it helps to make a work tape which contains the exact same time code that the original source tape contains.
  • Page 57 Notes • Before you start duplication, make sure that the player has finished loading the cassette. • The duplication starts after the i.LINK connection is established so that the first part of the source tape is dropped on the copied tape. •...
  • Page 58 Duplication (generating a work tape with the same time code) Duplicating a series of tapes While pausing duplication mode, you can change the tape on the player. Therefore, you can duplicate a series of tapes on a single tape. To change the tapes By playing back the tape on the player to the end or by pressing STOP button on the unit, confirm that the player enters the playback pause mode.
  • Page 59 Use a cleaning cassette. Note When a warning message other than above is displayed, consult your Sony dealer. Chapter 4 Dubbing to another equipment using i.LINK jack, Duplication, Audio Dubbing, and Connecting with a Computer The following table lists these warnings and messages.

  • Page 60: Audio Dubbing

    Audio Dubbing You can record just sound on a recorded tape. (Audio dubbing) Notes • You can dub the sound onto a DVCAM-formatted tape recorded in the 32 kHz audio mode (4-channel/ 12 bits) only. You cannot dub the sound on a tape in the 48 kHz audio mode (2-channel/16 bits).
  • Page 61 Dubbing sound Connect AUDIO INPUT jack of the unit and the sound source using a phono jack cable (not supplied). Set INPUT SELECT switch to a setting other than HDV/DV. Switch AUDIO INPUT LEVEL switch to select the audio input signal level (–10, –2 or +4). Play back the tape inserted in the unit.

  • Page 62: Editing (Connecting With A Computer)

    Editing (Connecting with a Computer) You can set up an editing system by connecting the unit to a computer (editing machine) using HDV/DV jack on the unit. • For details on the connecting method to the editing machine, refer to the supplied instruction manual of your editing unit.

  • Page 63: Preparations

    Preparations Transferring picture data from the unit to a computer (editing machine) • To transfer the picture data recorded on a tape to an editing machine in HDV, set [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/ OUT REC] menu to [HDV] (page 67), then set [HDVtDV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in [IN/OUT REC] menu to [OFF] (page 69).
  • Page 64 Transferring picture data from a computer (editing machine) to the unit • To transfer the picture data recorded on a tape to an editing machine in HDV, set [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/ OUT REC] menu to [HDV], then set [HDV t DV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in [IN/OUT REC] menu to [OFF] (page 69).

  • Page 65: Operating The Menus

    Operating the Menus The unit allows you to set various parameters in the menus. Before you start using the unit, set the internal clock in [CLOCK SET] in [OTHERS] menu. Except for clock setting, you can use all other factory-set default parameters but change them as needed.

  • Page 66: Menu Organization

    Operating the Menus Menu Organization The menu of the unit consists of the following menus and submenus. IN/OUT REC HDV/DV SEL ( page 67 ) REC MODE ( page 67 ) VIDEO OUT ( page 68 ) i.LINK SET ( page 69 ) CROP ADJUST ( page 69 ) CROP MARKER ( page 69 ) COLOR BAR ( page 70 )

  • Page 67: Menu Contents

    Menu Contents Initial settings are indicated with rectangles. IN/OUT REC menu Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT REC Normally, set this menu to [AUTO]. Select this menu when you want to limit the output HDV/DV SEL format during tape playback or limit the signals to be input or output from HDV/DV jack. (page 34, 44, This setting will affect analog outputs.
  • Page 68 Operating the Menus Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT REC Selects the mode of the video output jacks. VIDEO OUT HDMI/CMPNT Selects the output format from HDMI OUT jack and COMPONENT OUT jacks. Select from [480i], [480p/480i], [1080i/480i], or [720p/480i] when [60i/50i SEL] in [OTHERS] menu is set to 60i.
  • Page 69 Icon/Menu Submenu Setting i.LINK SET Adjusts the down conversion format. This menu is available when [HDV/DV SEL] is set to IN/OUT REC (pages 34, 54) [AUTO] or [HDV]. HDV t DV CONV OFF : DVCAM : DV SP : DOWN CONVERT This setting is available when [HDV t DV CONV] is set to [DVCAM] or [DV SP].
  • Page 70 Operating the Menus Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT REC COLOR BAR Selects whether to display color bars or not. Also, you may select color bars with or without tone signals (1 kHz full bit –20 dB at 60i, 1 kHz full bit –18 dB at 50i). OFF : ON : ON [TONE] :...
  • Page 71 Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT REC Sets the stop, fast-forward and rewind modes. EE/PB SEL EE : (page 14) PB : Note If this item is set to PB, the output from the unit will be as follows when you press any of the REC, DUPLICATE PLUS, or AUDIO DUB buttons separately when the unit is stopped (unless the cassette has been write-protected).
  • Page 72 Operating the Menus Icon/Menu Submenu Setting Selects whether to output MARKER BURN or not. DISPLAY MARKER OFF : BURN ON : (page 42) Note There are some limitations to output MARKER BURN. For details, see page 42 . Reduces the image on LCD panel to check the area surrounding the picture frame where ALLSCAN the monitors can not display.

  • Page 73: Audio Set Menu

    Operating the Menus Icon/Menu Submenu Setting Mutes the images on LCD panel and display only the text data. DISPLAY LCD BLACK OFF : ON : Note When [ON] is selected, the images output from the rear panel to the external monitor does not mute.
  • Page 74 Operating the Menus VTR SET menu Icon/Menu Submenu Setting Selects the video format and whether to use auto rewind or not while duplication. VTR SET DUPLICATE FORMAT SEL PLUS ALL : (page 56) HDV1080i : DVCAM : DV SP : AUTO REW ON : OFF :...
  • Page 75 Icon/Menu Submenu Setting Selects the time to switch to the tape protection mode from the still mode. VTR SET STILL TIME 30 sec : 1 min : 2 min: 3 min: Notes • If the unit is left in playback pause mode for a long time, the tape or the video heads may be damaged or the video heads may become clogged.
  • Page 76 Operating the Menus Icon/Menu Submenu Setting Selects whether to record internal time code or external time code while the unit records the TC/UB SET HDV/DV IN signals input from HDV/DV jack. INTERNAL : (page 49) EXTERNAL: Notes • When this item is set to [EXTERNAL], INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel is set to HDV/DV, and no signal is input from HDV/DV jack, if you start recording, bars (—:—:—:—) are recorded as time code.

  • Page 77: Others Menu

    WIRELESS : CONTROL S: Notes • The unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4, not only the supplied one. To disable the control from any Remote Commander, set this item to CONTROL S.
  • Page 78 Operating the Menus Icon/Menu Submenu Setting OTHERS PB YNR Selects the noise reduction level for the luminance signals when a tape is played. OFF : LOW : HIGH : Notes • When you use noise reduction, there may be an afterimage depending on the condition of the picture.
  • Page 79 Icon/Menu Submenu Setting OTHERS 60i/50i SEL Switches to 1080/60i (NTSC) or 1080/50i (PAL). (page 45) 1 Press J/j buttons to select [YES], then press EXEC button. 2 Press J/j buttons to select [YES] again, then press EXEC button. Resets the menu to preset settings except CLOCK SET. INITIALIZE 1 Press J/j buttons to select [YES], and then press EXEC button.

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Adjust the menu again. To prevent this incident recurring, do not pull out the plug while adjusting the menu or the brightness of LCD monitor. • [COMMANDER] in [OTHERS] menu is set to WIRELESS and a Sony Remote Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4 is operated near the unit.

  • Page 81: Power Sources

    Symptom Whenever you connect the unit to an AC outlet, the unit turns on automatically. No picture on LCD monitor. Power sources Symptom The power cannot be turned on. The unit will not operate even if the power has been turned on. Cassette tapes Symptom The cassette cannot be inserted.
  • Page 82 Troubleshooting Symptom The cassette memory data and title are not displayed when using a cassette tape with the cassette memory function. The remaining tape time is not displayed. Output/Playback Symptom Cannot playback. Cannot playback in reverse at various speeds. Horizontal lines are displayed on an image.
  • Page 83 Symptom A user bit is not displayed correctly during fast-forward/rewind. “– – – – – – ” appears on the date display (page 36) . Although the HDMI cable or component video cable is connected properly to a television set or monitor to play back a tape, no image or audio is output.
  • Page 84 Troubleshooting Symptom When the tape is rewound to its beginning, the playback automatically starts. During playback, the unit starts rewinding suddenly. When the tape reaches its end, rewinding starts automatically. The unit does not function as part of a digital non-linear editing system. Although the i.LINK cable is connected, the image from an external equipment is not displayed.
  • Page 85 Symptom The output from S VIDEO OUT jack and VIDEO OUT jack is different from [DOWN CONVERT] setting of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/ OUT REC]. Recording/Dubbing Symptom Whenever you connect the unit to an AC outlet, the unit automatically starts recording.
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting Symptom When you set AUDIO INPUT LEVEL switch: • You do not know how to adjust the input level. • The recorded level is too low. • The recorded sound is distorted. Audio dubbing cannot be done. Audio dubbing is interrupted. No sound or undesired sound is output from HDMI OUT jack, AUDIO OUT jacks, or PHONE jack.

  • Page 87: Warning Indicators And Messages

    * An alarm beep will be emitted when an alarm indicator or message is displayed (page 78). Cause/Corrective Action If an error still recurs after you retry the corrective actions several times, contact Sony Customer Service or your place of purchase. C:21:ss t Condensation has occurred. Remove the cassette and insert it again after approximately 1 hour (page 91) .

  • Page 88: Alarm Messages

    Warning indicators and messages Alarm Messages The following alarm messages will appear together with the alarm indicators. Take corrective action according to the displayed message. Item Message % Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette. Moisture condensation % Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. Q Insert a cassette.

  • Page 89: Notes On Use

    Notes on Use Notes on the Videocassette Recorder Do not use the unit in a place subject to direct sunlight or heat sources If you do, its cabinet, mechanical parts, etc., may be damaged. Do not place the unit in humid places Do not place the unit in places where they may be exposed to water-splash or to humidity.

  • Page 90: Notes On The Video Cassettes

    In that case, you have to replace the video heads with new ones. Please consult your Sony dealer. Notes on the Video Cassettes Note that using a tape such as those below can damage the unit.

  • Page 91: Notes On Lcd Screen

    Cleaning the terminal If the gold-plated terminals of a cassette become dirty, or dirt accumulates on the terminals, the correct remaining tape time may not be displayed. Clean the terminal with a swab once every ten times you eject a cassette. Terminal When affixing a label to the cassette Be sure to affix a label only on the correct location so...

  • Page 92: Digital Hours Meter

    These counts can be displayed on the menu. Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance. In general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary periodic maintenance checks. The digital hours meter has the following four display modes and you can check them in [HOURS METER] of [OTHERS] menu (page 78).

  • Page 93: Compatibility Of Hdv, Dvcam, And Dv Formats

    Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats HDV format is an HD VCR format based on DV format of the globally widespread general consumer digital VCR system. This format has the newly defined data recording specifications for HD signals compressed by MPEG2. It applies the same cassette, tape speed, and track pitch as DV format.
  • Page 94 Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats Playback compatibility The compatibility between playback tape format and player is summarized in the table below. Player Playback DV format model tape format Playback is possible. (Some equipment cannot play a tape recorded in the LP mode.) DVCAM Playback may be possible on...
  • Page 95 Dubbing with S VIDEO or VIDEO jacks When you use the unit as a recorder to perform dubbing between the unit and another equipment using S VIDEO jack and VIDEO jack, the format to be used for recording is set in accordance with [ [IN/OUT REC] menu.
  • Page 96 Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats Dubbing with HDV/DV jack When you perform dubbing between the unit and digital video equipment connected with the i.LINK cable using the unit as a player, HDV/DV jack output format is determined in accordance with the playback tape format and menu setting of the unit.
  • Page 97 Recording tape when the unit is used as a recorder Menu item i.LINK input format HDV/DV SEL AUTO DVCAM AUTO AUTO 1) When the unit is used as a recorder, the recording format is determined by [ menu if the input signal format is DVCAM or DV. 2) If you duplicate a tape when the unit is set to DVCAM to be used as a recorder, the time code format of the duplicated tape will be partially different from the time code format specified as DVCAM (note, however, that this does not affect editing accuracy in special cases).

  • Page 98: About I.link

    • i.LINK is an easy-to-remember term for the IEEE 1394 proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations in Japan and overseas. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

  • Page 99: Specifications

    Specifications System Video/Audio recording/playing head system Rotating dual-head helical scan Audio recording format (HDV) MPEG-1 Audio Layer2 16-bit 48 kHz (stereo) Transfer rate 384 kbps Audio recording format (DVCAM (DV)) 12-bit Fs32K (Channel 1/2, Channel 3/4) 16-bit Fs48K (Channel 1/2) Video signal 1080/60i, NTSC color, EIA standard system...
  • Page 100 COMPONENT OUT jacks BNC type Output at 480i NTSC With [BETACAM] selected in [IN/OUT REC] menu Y: 1.0 Vp-p (with 0.286 Vp-p sync negative, output impedance 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced) Pb/Cb/B-Y, Pr/Cr/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p (output impedance 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced) (75% color bars with 7.5 IRE setup) With [SMPTE] selected in [IN/OUT REC] menu...
  • Page 101 Approx. 212 × 98 × 390.3 mm Dimensions × 3 × 15 (w/h/d, including projecting parts and controls) 212 (8 3/8) 175 (7) Mass Approx. 4.3 kg (9 lb. 7 Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1) Power cord (1) Size AA batteries (2) Cleaning cassette (1) Operating Instructions (1) Design and specifications are subject to change...

  • Page 102: Index

    Index Alarm message ... 88 Audio dubbing ... 60 Audio mode ... 27 Camera data ... 36 Cassette ... 30 Cassette memory ... 30 Cleaning cassette ... 89 Clock ... 78 Data code ... 36 Data display screen ... 25 Date search ...

  • Page 103: Submenu Index

    Submenu Index Numerics 480i LEVEL ... 71 60i/50i SEL ... 79 AC ON MODE ... 78 ALLSCAN MODE ... 72 ASSIGN BTN ... 77 AUDIO LOCK ... 73 AUDIO MODE ... 73 AUDIO MONI ... 73 AUTO INDEX ... 74 AUTO STANDBY ...
  • Page 104 Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...

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