9.798-217-2211) SONY. Portable Videocassette Recorder BVM S/S Tie 1 MLD Dantas, Texas 2 © 1994 by Sony Corporation [BETACAM Ejay.‘Owner's Record ‘The model and serial numbers are located on the upper side, Record these numbers in the spaces provided bbolow, Rofor 8 thom whanaver you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Mod No To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. _— Senal No. CV CAUTION TOREDLCE THERSK CF ELECT SHOOK, This symbols intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute \ a risk of electric shock to persons the presence of important operating and 8 aintenance (servicing) instructions inthe es IMeraiure accompanying the appliance. | ‘This symbol is intended to alert the user to LITHIUM BATTERY Replace the battery with a Sony CR2O2S lithium battery. Use of another battery may presenta risk af fre of explosion. WARNING Battery may explode if mistroated, Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose af in fr. Note Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children, Should the battery be swallowed, consult a dactor immediately ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri- Eksplosionstare ved felagtig hanctering LUsskitring ma kun ske med batter af samme fabrikat 9 type. Levér det brugto battortibage ti laverandoren ADVARSEL Lithiumbatten - Eksplosjonstare Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som anbefalt av apparatiabrikanten, Brukt batter! retumeres apparatleverandaren VARNING Explosionsiara vid folaktigt battenibyte Anvind samma batlerityp eller en Tkvardig typ som rekommenderas av appatatilverkaran, i Kassera anvant batter enligt gillande toreskriter. | VAROITUS PParisto voi rayahtaa jos $0 on viheelisosti asonnettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suositielemaan tyyppin Havitd kaytetty parsio vaimistajan ohjelden mukaisest Caution Television pragrams, fms, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be cortrary to the provisions of the copyright laws, For customers in the USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply ‘withthe limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant 10 Pert 15 of the FCC Rules, These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a ‘commercial envirenment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, i not Installed and used in accordance with the instruction ‘manual, may cause harmful interference to radio ‘communications. Operation ofthis equipment in a residential area is likely fo cause harmful interference in which case the user willbe required to correct the interference at his own expense, You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not ‘expressly approved in this manual cauld void your authority to operate this equipment “The shielded interface cable recommended in this ‘manual must be used with this equipment in order to ‘comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to ‘Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Ruts. For customers in Canada ‘This apparatus complies with the Class A limits for radio noise emissions sat out in Radio Interference Regulations.Table of Contents Chapter + Overview Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Chapter 3 Setting Up the Unit Chapter 4 Operations (Continued How to Use This Manual . Features Example System Configuration . Power Supply and Display Shoulder Strap Fitting and Input/Output Connectors sine. Recording/Playback Functions. ion the Unit Condensation Connecting Equipment... Mounting «1 Widleos Canter Connecting a Wireless Microphone Connecting Audio Li Futing the Shoulder Strap. Auaiching the Grip Comnectin: junaly 1 Remote Control Unit Power Sources the NP-1B Battery Pack the BPW Battery Pack the BP-LOW/90 Battery Pack san AC Passer Supply Fitting/Replacing the 1 n Battery . Cassettes econ 4 Cassettes Used in This Unit 4 Notes on Using Cassettes 4 Inserting and Removing Cassettes 4 Basic Operations Recondin Recording Continuity Recording Review Function Viewing Playbacks in the Viewfinder Indications in the Display Window Manual Audio Recording Level Adjustment Recording Time Values. Setting the Counter Setting the Time Code Value Setting the User Bit Value Displaying the VITC User Bits Table ot Contents | 42 Table of Contents SAA Chapter 4 Operations Chapter 5 Maintenance Appendix Table of Contes External Synchronization Color Playback. Using the VIR Ment seccnnn Setting the Real Time Clock snd Calendar 42 Displaying the Head Drum/Tape Transpor'Total Operation Hours... +22 Selecting Drop-Frame/Non-Drop-Frame Mode (for NTSC only) Setting the Standby Period Setting the VITC Insertion Lines Setting the Real Time Recording Function {for the VITC User Bits) 423 Warning System Troubleshooting .. Care of the Unit...How to Use This Manual Purpose and audience Organization of this manual This manual contains operating instructions for the PVV-¥3P Pro-Betacam SP Portable Videocassette Recorder. It is addressed to a wide range of people, ray trom experienced users of professional portable VTRS to those who have not used this (ype of VTR before. To make the best use of the functions of the PVV-3/3P (called the “unit” in this manual), please read this book carefully. Chapter 1 Overview Discusses some of the functions ancl features of the system. and shows an example system confisusatinn This chapter should be read before operating the snit Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Gives the name and function of controls and ether parts of the unit Chapter 3. Setting Up the Unit Describes the preparations for usi mounting of the wait on a video ea the unit, including notes on operation, che ier, and connections required. Chapter 4 Operations Coners all espeety of operation of the unit, including he basic procedures for Feeonliny aha playback, the indications which appear in the display window. and how to use the VTR menu, Chapter 5 Maintenance Deseribes the warning system. troubleshooting, and care of the unit Appendix Specifications How to Use Thig aul | 3Chapter 1 Overview ‘This chapter describes some of the functions and features of the Unit, and shows an example system configuration, Features, Example System Configuration .‘The PVY-3/3P Portable Videocassette Recorder, featuring the quality of Sony's Betacam SP (Supertor Performance) series. can be attached t0 a color video camera. in the DXC-637/637P/S37A/S37AP/327A/327 AP series for use as a combination : camera/VER (camcorder) : (You cannot attueth this unit to video cameras in the DXC-325/325P/327/327P series becuse they ate not compatible with component video signa High-quality video and audio oo + The Hetacam SP format otfers improved signal-to-noise ratio, better frequency response. and superior waveform and detail video recording/playback # The built in Dothy C-type noise reduction” system offers signal-to-noise satios an evvellent upper-range audio recording # Metal tape allows the unit to fake full advantage of the SP format, for high: —) quathty pictures and low-distartion audio over a wide bandwidth, Compact and lightweight : ae The unit is sna und light enough to be caried by a camera operator alone ie Playback z oe + Monochrome play hacks of the videotape recording ean be displayed in the camera's viewfinder # Color play hacks van be displayed on a color TY or eolor video monitor when you a eonnest an nptional V\-800/300P/500/S00P Playback Adaptor tothe unit # The quick recording review feature, which automatically ewinds and play back the last Few seconds ofthe recording. allows the camera operator to check the ~ recording just alter itis done. Built-in time code generator - ae The time code generator/reader is built in, making it easy 0 record the time code 7 (LTC and VITC") required for precise editi 1) Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license 2) LAC: Abbreviation of Longitudinal Time Code. from Dolby Laboratories licensing Corporation Time code recorded along the tape, A VTR eannot - : ie reproduce LTC when the tape stops to output as Pe ee nae picture. When the tape runs slowly. the outpat level trademark of ely borate Lisming SIRE Gye tod adeuioicie enable e ‘orporation. 3) VITC: Abbreviation of Vertical Interval Time Code. [A time code inserted during the vertical blanking interval between two fields. Unlike LTC time codes, VITC time codes are siored in the same tracks as the - vvideo information, so they can be read out precisely even while the tape is not moving. 4-2] chapie1 Overvew =Awide selection of power sources power supplies. (The continuous recording times ‘order consisting of this unit aad a video camera in the You can use the follow mentioned are for ae DXC-637/637P series.) # An NP-IB Battery Pack gives a continuous recording time of about 60 minutes + An optional DC-500 Battery Adaptor makes it possible to use a BP-90A Battery Pack, which gives a continuous recording time of about 140 minutes. + An optional BKW-L.601 Battery Adaptor makes it possible to use a BP-L6011.90) Battery Pack + An optional AC-SSW/SSOCE AC Adaptor makes it possible to operate the unit om AC power. Frame-accurate continuous recording After recording one shot, i is possible to resume recording precisely at the next frame, simply by pressing the VTR button on the camera or lens. ‘The same able even after the cassette has been ejected and reinserted. uss precision is av the unit's quick recording reviews furnction 'y with other Betacam SP VTRs_ Metal tape cassettes recorded with this unit ean be played back on any Betacam SP VTR. and s metal tape cassette recorded with any Betacam SP VTR can be played back on this unit VTR information displayed in the viewfinder Information on the state of this unit can be displayed in the viewtinder of the video Depending on the video camera model, this feature may not be available, Chapter | Oveniow | 4-3Example System Configuration This unit ean be attached 10 4 color video camera in the DXC-637/63 7PIS37A/ 37AP/327A/327 AP series to make up a combination camerVTR. jam below shows an exatmple camera/VTR system configuration in which she camera is & DXC-637K oF DXC-637PK depending on whether the VER iy an PVV-3 or PYV-3P, The dia Shoulger bet ssuypied) ‘va. uus00P7500:500" Playback Alaple fereeteed ace Cassete Tape NPB e-520 be-500 BKW-L6D1 —_-ACSSO SSICE Batiory Pack ——_-Raltery Adaptor atiy Caso ‘Battery Adspny AC Acapton | ap) | | AparctNP-t8 — BP-908 90 Bakery Packs Battery Pa Battery Pack BO-TWBIWECE BC-AOMOCE BC L190. 100CE Battery Charger Battery Cra Battery Charger ja ae coe Example system contguration \Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts This chapter describes the location and function of the parts of the unit which it is necessary 10 understand before operating the unit,2-2 Power Supply and Display Power supply Obsattery case —-~ Qsssvicr-u0H.2) switones Orowen switch Poses supaly @Battery case Insert an NP-IB Battery Pack cnot supplied) Far details af she barters loading prveesdace, see th section "Uses the NPAIB Batters Pack (rave $18 @+48V (CH-1/CH-2) switches. ‘These switches control the 48V power supply te the CH-I/CH-2.(-+48V) connectors. When ane oF these switches is on. the eorresponding one of the AUDIO IN (CH-VICH-2) switches should he set w MIC, and the corresponding connector can be used for a microphone requiring a 48V supply If you connect a microphone not compatible with 48V supply to one of the CH-ICH-2 (48V) connectors while the corresponding one of the #48V (CH-I/CH-2) switches is in the ON position the microphone may be damaged. Check the power supply used by the microphone and the switch settings before making the connection, (Chapter 2. Location and Funeton of Pats POWER switch This powers the unit on and oft When recording with this unit attached 10 8 vides camera, set the POWER switch on the eum to ON also. The camera POWER switch is disabled when this sSwiteh is set to OF DC IN connector (XLR 4-pin, male) Use a CMA-SA/8ACE camera adaptor or AC-SS0/ S50CE AC Adaptor to supply power from an AC ‘outlet to this connectorDisplay Lich switen Qwanninc indicator ~ @dvs01ny window LIGHT switch This tums the display window lighting on or off WARNING indicator This lights or fishes when there i an operating problems with the unit he section “Warning Syston @Dispiay window This displays time values, audio levels. wpe remaining, battery state. non-drop-trume (NDF) indication (for NTSC only’. warnings. and head rum operating hous For details, see the section “Indications én the Display page 4101 Window QBACK TALLY switen OreNu wutton BACK TALLY indicator Disp OBACK TALLY switch This switch determines whether or not the BACK TALLY indicate operates OmeNu button Use this button ww access the WTR menu, for such as ate inl drop- Lame or rop-Trane (for NTSC only Bor dewsils eve the scetions “Csi the VIER Merwe @BACK TALLY indicator (red) This lights dasing we with the BACK TALLY switch set to. ON This indicator alse flashes to indivate warnings in the Same manner as the REC/TALLY indicator in the viewfinder of the video camera econ For details abour the warning functions of the RECL TALLY indicat page 5-2) Warning Sven CChepter2 Location ana Function of Pans 23Shoulder Strap Fitting and Input/Output Connectors Osrosise sap ng Ws avaPron connector Orc our connector OTC IN connector —Ocamers connector cen iock VIDEO IV connector i | ~OVvI0E0 OUT connector ~QreMOTE connector An connector ——@cieren.2461) comeciors ‘Shoulder strap ting and mnawvoutpia connectors @ Shoulder strap fitting VIDEO OUT connector (BNC) Use this to attach the supplied shoulder strap. This outputs the video signal from the camera @ Camera connector (50-pin) [ Note | ‘Connect the 50-pin connector (tor VTR Ic is not possible to monitor video being played oan a a wan eomtis m e N Oa back or recorded by the built-in VTR using this 637P/S37A/S37APR2TAI27AP series, connector 2-4 | Cnsotor2 Location and Function of PansLS REMOTE connector (mini-jack) Connect an RM-81 Remote Control Unit (not supplied, You can use the RM-8L instead of the VFR hunton on the video camera or Tens 10 control starting ancl stoppin fof recordin Be careful not to confuse the REMOTE and EAR connectors, both of which are mini-jacks, EAR connector (stereo mini-jack) Connect an earphone or headphones. This outputs the sound which was output to the speaker. but tes the speaker. @CH-1/CH-2 (+48V) connectors (XLR 3-pin, female) Connect a mietophone or external equipment to each of these connectors, Whew using a signal iapat to either of these connectors, set the corresponding AUDIO IN (CH-V/CH-2) switeh to MIC or LINE. depending ‘on the equipment connected @ GEN LOCK VIDEO IN connector (BNC) When synchronizing the camera to an external siynal input a rekerence video sigual (VBS "ot BS ©) from external equipment 0 this connector. 1) VBS: Video, Burst and 5 2) BS: Burst and Syne QTC (time code) IN connector (BNC) Input an external signal for synchronizing the built-in time code generator output signal, Use an SMPTE (for NTSCVEBU (for PAL) longitudinal time ood (LPC) sign Use a jitterless LTC signal. Using an LTC siznatl reproduced by other equipment may eatve this unit to malfunction OTC (time code) OUT connector (BNC) Outputs the time code signa} trom the built-in time code generavor. When asi wo the TC IN connector. this ouput signal is synettronizeW 10 iu @PB (playback) ADAPTOR connector (round, 20-pin) For golor plas hack monitor bonita VIR. connect a WA-30Q/SD0P/SOQ/S1AIF Play oa Adaptor (not supplied) to this eonnectar When this unit is loaded with a chatry pack or connected to an AC power supply. powey is supplied from this connector regardless uf the selting of the POWER switch. Therefore when hot using the playback adaptor comnectod. ake ed off one th sure itis tur Cchapter2_ Location ara Functon of Parts 2£Recording/Playback Functions - — —@QEJECTE button speaker — Oacant eoe OssoniroR knob — @erom dutton — @EVJECT 4 button Press this button to open the cassette holder @ Tape transport buttons and indicators These conirol the tape transport as follows. REW -€4: Rewintls the tape, While the tape is jee ound, the indicator lights FEWD PP: Fasc forwards the tape, While the Just forwarded. the indieator PLAY >: Plays hack the recorded video. During playback, the indicstoy STOP ME Stops the @pe ‘During recording, none of these buttons operates, 2-6) Chaoier2 Location ane Funeten of Pane AocardingyPlayback tunctons -@ope transport buttons anc indicators ee | ~Quowiror sevect ‘itch Onvo10 vever (CHA/CH 2) knobs @avoio sevect [CH-1ICH.2) switches ~~ Qauoio in (CHAICH.2) suntenes MONITOR SELECT switch This selects the audio output te the speaker 01 earphones CH-1: channel | audio MIX: channels I sind 2 mixed CH-2: channel 2 audio AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) knobs When the AUDIO SELECT (CH-l/CH-2) switches are set to MANUAL. these knobs adjust the audi recording levels on the corresponding channels. The audio le details, cee the section “Indivarions in the Display Windoss” (page 4-10) els are shown in the display windows. For: @ AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switches The: lod for ach of channels Land 2 AUTO: Use the AGC eineuit tr adjust the audio level autonsatically MANUAL: Adjust the audi Jevel nkiuatly. usin = the AUDIO LEVEL (CH-I/CH 2) knobs. There isa limiter circuit to prevent excess levels, thus allowing recording with low ret the audio level adjustment @ AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) switches These select the input signals tw audio channels 1 . and 2 CAME: The signal from the mieraphone built inte ‘aunt conateeteal 19 the MIC IN -ra8V - jvomneetor of the camera MIC: The signal from a microphone connected to xe CH ICH-2 (448) connectors LINE: The fine signal connected to the CH CU 2 eet connectors . QCTDM button This is tor CTOM playback. To check the color difference signals during playhach. bok down this wien). Fhe R-Y vid BY signals appear in none lireme on the lett and right halves of the split screen i {ine white balance is corey set, ace thrae areas wil appoar tobe ofthe same brightnese FY sional BLY signal Checking the colar diferance signals 1) CTDM: Compressed Time Division Multiplex. Because the two color difference signals (R-Y and B-Y) have a much smaller bandwidth than the luminance signal. they can be compressed by # factor ‘of two in time, and multiplexed into a single signal MONITOR knob This controls the volume of the sound other than the warning on the speaker or from the earphone. On the minimum setting. she sound is not auible aval MONITOR Maximum MONITOR Kn ALARM knob This controls the volume of the warning ssid ‘given on the speaker or from the earphone. On the minimum setting, the warning sound is not auuhble atall Minima Maximum ALARM nO @Speaker During recording the speaker relays the spr aie signal in E-E mode, and during playback it outputs the playback audio, The speaker als sounds a warming tone when there is an error indication in the viewfinder or display window. If.an earphone is connecied to the EAR connector the speaker does not sound, For details of the warnin Warning System” space 5-2) g tone. see the section to-Electric mode, The input ss through the recorders electronics n the output connectors signals which are supplied fe CChaptor2. Location and Furcton of Pars | 2.7Time Code Functions QrESETIMENU SET) button @oisPcay swith @sovance bution Orc mode switch 2 re mode switch + | 248 | Chapter 2 Location ana Funeton of Pans@RESET(MENU SET) button This resets the time value shown in the display window. The ctleet of this burton depends on the settings of the DISPLAY switeh and TC mode switches 1 and 2, us shown in the following table | Switch settings RESETAMENU SET) button DISPLAY GIL Rests e CT cout io | -00:0000:00 DISPLAY: TC = Rasets the time cade value to TC mode 1: PRESET] "00:00 00:00 TC mode 2: SET DISPLAY: U-BIT | Resets tho veer bit value to. TC mode 1 PRESET “00 00 00.00 TEmede2 SET | 4) User bits A 32-bit section of time code in whieh a user can record neeeysary infurmation, This button is alse used to change settings in the VTR menu, For details af the VIR unenu, see the section “Using te VIR Menu” (page 4-20 DISPLAY switch This selects the value to be showin the time value indication in the Uisplay ¥61 CTL: Shows x count of the plasbuck or recording CTL (conical) signal pubes expressed in hours minutes. seconds and fratiies ‘TC: Shows the SMPTE (for NISCVEBU (tor PAL) time code value U-BIT: Shows the user bit value within the SMPTE (for NTSC /EBL stor PAL) time code. When you set this switch 10 TC or U-BIT normally the LTC value appears in the display window, but itis also possible 1 display the information recorded in the VITC user bits (page 4-17}, For dewits of te display windoss indie section “Indications in the Display Window (page 4-10) ns, see the @ADVANCE button When setting time code and user bit values, pressing this bution increments the disit selected with the SHIFT button OSHIFT button . When setting time code and user bit values, press this button to select the digit to be incremented with he ADVANCE button The selected digit Flashes. eee eee eee ee eee ee eee eee EE For details of the merit of senting tine cate and user bit values, see the sections "Senin the Tine Code Value” (pave 4-18) and “Setting the User Bit Vash ipoge $10). eespectivels OTC (time code) mode switch 2 This switch determines the way in which time cove values sdvance when TC mode switch 1 is set 0 PRESET F-RUN: Free-run mode, The time code advances. continuously. whether or not the VTR is, recording. Thus the time cnde value ean be aligned with real time. + Set the switch (© tis pusition to set the time code or user bit value R-RUN: The time caste aulvances on)y during recording, Consecutive recordings an the tape ave consecutive time conde valves, In NTSC systems, there ave 60 time ene operation modes: dropeframe (DF) and non-dlrop frye (NDE), The unit PVV-3 1s shipped with diwp-trame mode selected. Por details of how-to select drop fame or nese dep fame snte, see the section “Selec Hranetiens sdanp- Brame meade Gor NTSC andy" prise 421 ad fe the meanings of these nudes, sev the secre “Drugs frame mente (iar NTSC ands 9" (paage 4:45 QTC (time code) mode switch 1 ‘This switch determines whether the time code foe a recording is made continuous from the previous recording om the tape, or starts afresh REGEN: Reads the existing time coe on the tape. and sets the time code stati accordingly. Thus, even when ther indefinite break in recording. this setting ‘ensures that time codes on the tape will be continuous. Regardless of the setting of TC mode switch 2. in this position the unit is always in R-RUN mode. PRESET: Starts recording time code values on the tape from the currently set value DATE/TIME: This synchronizes the time code to the real time clock set in the VIR menu (page 4-20). In this case the time code is recorded in drop-frame mode (for NTSC only) Cchapter2. Location and Furction of PantsChapter 3 ‘This chapter describes the preparations for using the unit, including notes on operation, the mounting of the unit on a ideo camera, and connections required. Notes on Operation ... Safety Notes Looking After the Unit Condensation ee Connecting Equipment msm Mounting on Video Camera Connecting a Wireless Microphone. Connecting Audio Line Signals, Fitting the Shoulder Strap ... Attaching the Grip Connecting a Remote Control Unit Power Sources . Using the NP-1B Battery Pack ... Using the BP-90A Battery Pack «0.0 Using the BP-L60/1.90 Battery Pack... Using an AC Power Supply Fitting/Replacing the Lithium Battery32 Notes on Operation Safety Notes Power supply The unit operates on a 12 V DC supply. Use only the specified power supplies (page 3-10) Do not disassemble ‘The unit includes precision components: do not attempt to disassemble it. as this can lead to malfunetion Foreign bodies Be careful not to let any for inside the unit, as this ean ign bodies, especially cad 10 malfunction Looking After the Unit ‘onspter 5 Setting Up the Unt Do not cover with cloth While the unit is a» operation, clo not cover it wath a cloth ey other muatetial, This cen cause the temperature to rise, leading 40 a matlfunetion, Use and storage locations Avoid using or storing the unit in tie following places: # Where it is subject to extremes af temperature (outside 0 C140 C32 Lb 104 “Fp Note that in summer the temperature in a 50-122 °F. = Very thump or dusty places © Where rain is likely 10 reach the unit Places subject 10 severe vibration © Near strong ms sar with the windows closed can reael tie Helds such as radio or TV transanitters After use Turn the POWER switet off When not used for a period of time Remove the battery pack. Shipping When transporting the unit, as far as possible use either the optional carrying ease oor the original packing If shipping the unit as freight by truck, ship or airplane, pack it in the ca then pack the carrying case in its own packing or similar. ing case,Care If the body of the unit is dirty. svipe it with a d cloth steeped in a small am cloth. For severe dirt, use a sott oF neutral detergent. then wipe dry, Do not use volatile solvents such as alenhol or thinners. as these may ama the finish, In the event of problems Contact your local Sony servive representative. - Condensation If you move the unit suddealy trom a very cold plave to 3 warm place, oF use it int - very humid location, condensation may form on the head! drum. Ifthe unit is 7 ‘opersted in this state, the cape sisy adhere 10 the drusn and eause 2 failure or even : permanent damage. fake she tallow ing steps to pres con this frum happen 7 # Remove the cassette before moving the unit Trona every cou! place to a warm) 5 place. 7 + Before insert a cassette, turn the power on. and cheek that the HUMID 7 - indication is not show nthe display windows. Hits showing, condensation bs q present: do not insert cassette. andl avait until the conden ion his disappeat AL this point the condensation sill evaporate more rapilly if you feave the unit powered on, # I-condensation occurs while a cassette is loaded. the unit stops operating. Press the FIFCT bution to remove the cassette. and wail until the HUMID indication of disappears # Once condensation fits wecurred. it may take can be operated, Ss far as possible, keep t temperature and Jow humidity considerable time before the amt unit in lace at norma or details of cassene insertion anu remove. we the scetion “fusertng andl Removing Cassemes” (nage 42h, aunt for dessils of the HUMID inic ann, see the section "Warnus Seven” pace ‘Crapier3 Setting Up the USL | 3-3Connecting Equipm Mounting on i 1 Five projec the base ofthis wait | int the slr in the camera's VIR Video Camera Se the fallowing proc te mount the unit on a video camera Projection en the base VIR mncunt 3 seoure with two ME 21D sere éattached swe the jcamera’s 219 4 Fix the camera's shoulder pawl with Iwo Md x6 serews (attached) Bed | Chapter Sening Up the unt q ca al. 1X a ta Sew Removing from camera Follow the procedure above in reverseSL Connecting a Wireless Microphone Using separately available components such as the WRT-XIOASS0A Wireless Microphone and WRR-810 UIIF Portable Tc, you can use @ Sony wireless microphone system aan audi input source. To conneet a WRR-S10 Co this unit, use the special ease antached to dhe back of the Unit, as shown in the Follow e e 8 sr] ths case Pika . ithe hook to the air My ' AUDIO IN (CH-I/CH2) satch { ot 19 MIC forthe channel 1 whieh 7 connected riecing @ Noles microphone system - Ford asin of the fe system, refer to the operating, Connecting Audio Line Signals Connect an external audio line signal from 3 Mereo amplifier or other equipment as shown in the following tigare AUDIOIIN (CH-VCH.2) soit: et to “UNE forthe channel to which auto ‘Signals connected, + [Rusa tne anal source To CH.T/GH2 (484) connector Connecting audo tne signals Chapter. sating Uptre Unt | 3.5Connecting Equipment Fitting the Shoulder Strap 1 Fitactiporme sitap to the grip of this uait ae the strap to the video caer 3-6 | Chester Seting Us te Unt Tou Jer strap for carrying the camcorder. use the Following Press ane wl up Shower strap fing ic 16 How to remove | \ wie pressing here, save the clo cowewc ‘ten — nit iromAttaching the Grip To attach the supplied grip. proceed as follows. 1 Rene ve the Loosen ne mo screws. ww 2 Asch the [Note] Tighten the screws Chapter? Sating Up te Uet | 3-73-8 Connecting Equipment Passing the video light cable through the grip If you mount a video light on the video ex procedure to pass de power cable for the 1. Remove the cover at the rear end of the grip. 2 Remove the cove atthe front endo the grip 3 tend the tromt end of the cover removed in step 2 | to break it off atthe scored fine Chapter 3 Sering Up te UnitSeo abereti j 5 bnsuing thor che a power cable is neatly caeked into pice in the stot = \ithout pas errenired in step 2. and fasten with screws, The iat in step Tis not weds 7 Connecting a Remote Control Unit _ By connecting an optional RM-ST Remote Control Unie to the REMOT! contector. you can statt and stop recording by remote control # Always tur the unit off hefore connecting or disconnecting the remote contr! tit + Be careful not to confuse the REMOTE connector with the EAR connector on the right side of the unit. For details of operation, refer to the operation manual supplied with the RAEI Resnet - Controt Uni Chapter 3. Swting Up the Unt | 3-9Power Sources Phis unit can operate from either a battery puck or an AC power supply Anton Bauer Magnum Battery System and Superlight System e with a special battery mount developed by Anion Bauer nv battery andl the Anton, Eguippia Cosporation enables you to use the Anton Bauer M Bauer Supestighy System. a Par devils, comtart an Anton Bauer dealer or sour Sony service represemtanss Using the NP-1B Battery Pack he battery pack with BC-IWB/IWBCF B. Betore use. altwass chk | Chany # Do nor allow metal objects to come into contact with the metal parts of the battery pack. There is a danger of a short # When not ising the unit fora considerable period, remeve the battery rc 2 f# Immediately alter use the battery pack is somewhat warm, [erty oF be pest to charge it fully while itis stil warm To loud the battery puck. proceed as follosys 1. Open the cover ot the battery case Battery case 2 Inverts fully charged hattery pack ant! close the bhatery case 3-10 | Chanter Setting Us the Unt312 Power Sources ES Using the BP-90A Battery Pack Using an optional DC-S00 Battery Case, you ean operate the unit front a BP-IUA Batcery Pack By using the hattery pack andl an externatl hottery (for eSample a BP-904 in a DC-210 Battery Adaptor) connected to the DC IN connector. you ean tse both battery packs together Wh internal power souree, Fr mere details, reer to the operation wana! supple with the DC-500. BP-90A Battery Pack operating time This unit connected with & DXC-37/637P s about 140 minutes of ¢0 Pack Using the BP-L60/L90 Battery Pack ptisnal BRAV-LOOT Batiers. Adapior, sew ean operate che whe teeny BP Citi 9b Battery Pack. Bova scucis peter ta the operat muniad supplied with the BRW.OUL Using an AC Power Supply Onapter3 Setting Up the Uni You ior use a optional AC-SSOISSUCE AC adapror co f# Whe a power supply is connected 10 the DC IN connector. the watt always switelies fron) the internal battery’ pack 10 use the external power souree. = There may be some noise on the video signal at the instant the power supply isTL NP-1B Battery Pack operating time Using two NP-1B Battery Packs simultaneously Battery capacity in Checking the battery level The unit connected with « DXC-637/637P series video eamera w about 60 minutes of continuous recording using a fully-char Pack a normal temperatures. Very low temperatures ‘operate for U NP-IB Battery ay reduce the operat Use a DC-520 Battery Adaptor. In this vase the continuous recording time is about 120 minutes (with 2 DXC-637/637P series video camera connected) For inre details, pejer to the When using two NP-1B Buttery Packs sirnultaneously, always replace the i610 battery packs at the same time. If you replace one only. the newly replaced battery pack may be subjected to an ecessive load, resulting in the intevnall ciecutt breaker nipping - sporation mand Supple with the DC-S20. lication When the battery pack is almost exhausted, “BATT in the display window Masties, every second. At this point, replace with another fully-charged haters pack Hf sou continue to operate the unit without replacing the battery puck, "BATT" will Sturt Mashing tour times a second and the unit will stop operating Abways pawer off the unit before replacing the battery pack When the POWER switch is on, he BATTT indication in the display window shows the battery level. 1F the battery pack is fully charged. there are six mutks visible between “E” and “F” BaTT E(w mmm i Marks (Checking tne watery level with the BATT indicavon For more details about the BATT indication, see the section “@ Battery capacity indication” (page #11) Chapter 3 Seting Up the Unt | 3-44Fitting/Replacing the Lithium Battery The lithiuin battery is needed 1 maintain some of the internal settings of the unit - When using the unit for the first time, be sure to fit the lithium battery (type (CR2025) supplied with the unit, Using the unit without the lithium battery mey result in faulty operation. tF he voltage ofthe lithium batery falls. warming indication (EB appears in he clisplay window. If this warning appears, replace the lithium battery within two or three days. using a type CR2025 bution cell ~ Use the following procedure to fit or replace the lthiunn battery Read the instructions for the lithium battery carefully when fitting or exchanging the lithium battery. Mishandling of a lithium battery may result in an explosion 1 Turn ihe Power switch on, 2 Press down the catch at the top of the battery cover and pull toward i care \—~ patory cove i FE | 3 Takeout te fio | aes Push down. and pul out toward you | 4 Reverse step 3 to insert a replacement lithium button cell | Take care that the positive side of the cell, marked with a plus ign is toward you. | ~ 5 Reclose the batery cover. ‘The lifetime of the lithium battery is approximately two years, Chapter’ Satna Up he Unt | 3-43Chapter 4 Operations This chapter describes all aspects of operation of the unit including the basic procedures for recording and play bach, the indications which appear in the display window. and how to use the VTR mene. Cassette i Cassettes Used in This Unit Notes on Using Cassettes Inserting and Removing Cassettes 4 Ee ‘asic Operations ... Recording a Recording Continuity Recording Review Function 18 Viewing Playbacks in the Viewfinder a Indications in the Display Window Manual Audio Recording Level Adjustmen Recording Time Value: : Setting the Counter Setting the Time Code Value, Setting the User Bit Value . ~| Displaying the VITC User Bits, | External Synchronization Color Playback Using the VTR Menu Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar Displaying the Head DrunvTape Transport/ Total Operation Hours Selecting Prop-frame/Non-drop-fraane Movie (for NTSC only)... ae Setting the Standby Period. cee ere Setting the VITC Insertion Lines ..nsurn 423 Setting the Real Time Recording Function {for the VITC User Bits)...Cassettes Cassettes Used in This Unit This unit uses S-size 12-inch Betaeain SP metal type cassettes. The type numbers oP these tapes. with the cathe recurring times. are shown in the follow w 10 (NTSOV11 (PAL) [BOT-20MAAIVWT-20MA | _ 20 (NTSO}23 (PAL) BCT-ZOMAUNWT-a0MA| 30 (NTSC)S5(PAL) | IF you insert an oxide tape such as a BOT-SG/LUG20G/3NG tape. the anit ejeets it uunomativilly Notes on Using Cassettes Preventing erasure Push he recor gg in To re-enable recording on the return tha page ts Kal pasta Push in the reels with a finger and turn gently in the directions shown by aryows. It the reels will not move. there is no slack, Reels ‘Checking the tape fr slack 4-2.| Chapters OperationsSS Inserting and Removing Cassettes co When the cassette holder is open. the delicate internal me tape transport and drain, is exposed. Take ere aut to insert cassettes other thant in the position illustrated below or to let any foreign bodies get in the tipe wage 10 the mechanism hhanigm, particularly she r ly compartment, as this ean lead to da Inserting a cassette 7 Sctihe POWER switch of this unit w ON 2 Pros the EIECE button to open the easseite holder You can press the EJECT button even when the cover is closed, 3 cceb the points below, then insert the eassette with the window outward # Whon recording, the cassette must not have the record-inhibit pluy pushed i = There must be no slack in the tape. lose ite cassette holder by pressing the point marked “PUSH” on the exysette olde Removing the cassette With the power supply on, press the EJECT bution so that the cassette holder jopens. then take out the cassete ‘Then close the cassette holder, The panel at the top of the cassette holder then comes dows, Chapter & Operatens. | 4-3Basic Operations ‘This section describes the basic operations for recording and playback. Recording From powering on to loading a cassette 4-4 | Chapters Operations | Poweting on and ng a cassete Load a tilly charged fuuters pack. Make the aeeesssay Gnneetions to ather equipment Turn the POWER switch on, and cheek that the HUMID indication hay not appeared in the dhispkty window and that the BATT indication is not flashing, # [the HUMID indieation 1 showing, wait until it disappears ¢prige 5-2) Heche BATT indication is Mashing. replace the battery pack with a fully charged one ijnree 5-2) Press the EJECT button tw open the cassette holder Loud the cassette. after checking the points below. then close the cassette holder # The cassette is not set to inhibit recording (page 4-2. f# There is no slack in the tape (ruge 4-27avo 5 Geto muro © — Te mode seach 1 PRESET TC marie seaten 2 RUN or RUN: From sinter Setng tn on of recording DT sterpaser secties af Hts units shown shove con this unit said the camera and inserting a eassewte, set the 2 stake necessary settings and adjustments on the camer Foon Bos 20 sc tad adit te camer, eof native cameras operistes 3 Press the VTR button a the came Recording begins. and the REC/ ss body or Tens ALLY indicator in the canera’s view!indes ~ igghits, Tae BACK TALLY indieator of this unit abo fights, after flashing unl recending begins 4 To pause revorling, press the VIR button once more The RECITALLY indicator goes ff and the unit pauses zl ‘Comtinued 5 1) Paused state: Wien the wnit pauses. at enters thor + Standby-off mode (exmers POWER smite set othe follossingte0 moves. standby -on oe sandy ON SAVEn: Although the tape is wound round te olf, depending on whether the POWER switch af the drum, the drum Sationary snd the capstan and : cameras set ON SUBY oF OL F SAVE. In paused pinch soles presse snot applied, I takes about state, whether in standhy-on oF standby off made 3 seconds to Sar recoding afer the WTR butan §0U can Use the continuous reconing tunetiom. pressed * Standy-on mode (ener POWLR ste set ee ON STBY): The recoider isn stanly, with the rum eoating and the tape hed terns by the pressure ofthe capstan and pinch rollers In thi site, recording starts within about 0.3 second of T pressing the VIR button Chapter Oporatone | 4-5Basic Operations I , Recording C press the STOP button, 5 to end reeonding stter pausing The unit enters stop mode, In this state, you cannot use the continuous, recording function (yee dhe section “Resnvding: Coanrtanity” bet co » Duting recording, the tape control buttons (EIECT. REW. FAD, PLAY. and STOP on this unit and, REC REVIEW on the camera have no elfeet «# If you set the POWER switch of the camer to OFF during weeorling. this wait Will stop recording, causing # the WARNING indicator to light the warning tone to sound # the REC/TALLY indicator iy the view tnter to Hash HE you Tease the unit my standhy-nn mode fo imuges (yout ean change the period), then ‘o protect the Gipe. the unit automatically releases the tape tension (stundy-o11 eae pu leit the eu iy ots as pata state, ste the Se ontinuity Ac tong ws the cartieta POWER switeh is in the ON STBY or ON SAVE position pressing the Games ut leis WER button repeatedly 10 start and stop recoriting results 1 a continuous Fecurding on the tape. Setting the POWER switeh of the camencio ON SAVE redtces the power consumed by the camevrdr. allowing yout to use the same battery puck for longer periods. Compared sith when the POWER switeh is set to ON STBY. however the unit will take a lithe longer belore staring reconding afier the WTR button on the Gamer of lens ts pressed Tor make the time code recorded on the type alss continuan, set the TC mode switelies | and 2 wy PRESET and R-RUN respectivels I however. su cho any of the following things during shooting. pressing the VR ‘button seill nut result in continuous recordin: # Eject the Cassette # Plagbuck. fast forward oF rewind the Lupe # Press the STOP button in the tape transport section. Making a continuing recording on an already recorded tape 4-6 | Chanter 4 Operations I is possible to record from an intermediate point on an already recorded tape. In this case. fo make the time code also continuous. see the section “Making the time code continuous” (page 4-15).hg Gunny ca ch 1. Press the PLAY button, and wareh the playback i 2 cine point fiom whieh you wish to continu avoowtios prow he STOP bution 3 Pros the REC REVIEW by This cues up the tape to the paint at which sou pressedl the STOP batten Press the = If you twrn the POWER switch off during recordin the unit automatically goes throu When you next turn the POWER switch on, the unit sud 1 on the canter bony mera oF fens WTR burton e begin eeconding for whom recording ts puused. iat which recording ended, and sets itself up so theit you cu ctr on sith continuous recording, Note that this operation takes several seconds: «lo non arn the POWER switch off or replace the battery during this inter, sis he recording continuity will be lost. snl Note also that the recording eontinuity is Jost im the follovs * Ii the POWER switch is turned on and off repeatedly # If the unitis left powered off for several hours, ® if the unit is subject to severe vibration while powered ofl continuity function is unable If for any other reason the automatic recording ‘operate correctly, ‘It the lithium battery (CR2025) is exhausted, or if no lithium baitery has been fied Ccragter 4 Operatons 47Basic Operations Recording Review Function The recording view function enables you ty check the Tast fess secvnnds st regonling in the view tinker — Rocorong “woes tunston With eecorsting prised. press the REC REVIEW Bunton on the canna bouly Depentiag on how long you hold down the REC REVUEW bution. the ua jautinstically rexsinds the tape for between Hw and ten seconds ind plays back this section in monoehronie sn the view Finger. also ou puting the sound te the carphowe oF speaker. After the playback, the unit returis 40 the parsed +) state ‘¢ I! during recording review you press the VIR button ur the REC ST \RTISTOR: Duron. on a RM-8 I, the recording review function is alsin Starts In dhis case it is not possible (o make the recordin previous recorilin # When the recording time before a passe is fess than F second, sou eae use the reeoruling review function 4-8 | chapter OperatonsViewing Playbacks in the Viewfinder Monochtome playback may be viewed through the camera's viewfinder is | Ite 2 ‘Viewing playbacks in the viewfinder 1 Ser the POWER switch of this unit to ON. and insert a cassette. 2 Press the PLAY button Monochrome playback appears in the camera's viewfinder Press the F EWD button for fast forward, and the REW button for rewind 3 Press the STOP button to stop playback, To check the color difference signals during playback Hold down the CTDM button (page 2-7) CChoptor 4 Opetstone 49Basic Operations Indications in the Display Window 4-10 | Chanter operations The following indications appear in the display window. | © 2tietsincication =D Hole inaeation | @ External synchronization tock incieation battery warning, © Non-deop-trame indication Cyan (eee a ale —D Linum backup | ‘oe Playback indication QO time value indication | @ Tape remaining — indieation O Battery capacity —— jee inateaton Ei | © service inereation — / \@ warning indications Indcavons nthe dispay window @ 2-field indication This appears when the internal tine code erator has color frame locking @ External synchronization lock indication This appeas when the internal time code generator is locked 10 an external signal input we the TC IN connector © Non-drop-frame indication (for NTSC only) This appears when ion-drop-frame mode is selected. OvitC data indication “This appears when VITC data is displayed © Playback indication This appears during playback, fast Forward. or rewind with the indication showing a time code or user bit valu. me value Time value indication Depending on the setting of the DISPLAY switch. this shows a counter value, time ode valve or user bit value, @ Tape remaining indication ‘This shows the remaining tape time during recording or a pause in recording, as shown in the following table.442 Chapter Operations SELECT (CH-VCH-2) ww ye contrled 3 follow we input are in che AUTO position, the ally. To ¢ ral the audio ach of the audio channels using the + = Ava recorang level indicators ‘Adwstng ihe auto recording bevels, 1 set AUDIO SELECT switch for the channel or channels sou wish 0 adjust tnanually «0 MANUAL. vel indicators in the display window. turn the AUDIO ine] oF channels you wish te adjust so that bout 0 dB.Recording Time Values ‘This section describes how to set the resettable Counter, the time code value, or the user bits included in the time code signal Setting the Counter - When the DISPLAY switch is set to CTL, the counter counts the pulses of the CTI signal on the tape, and displays the count value on the viewtinder screen and in the display window, converted to hours, minutes. seconds and frames. “Phe count 7 value is not, however, displayed in the viewfinder during playback, For more information abo the tine value bndiewnion othe vies finder, refer to the ‘eperution nuanual supplied with the camera : ray nol be valle ‘Use the following procedure to set she counter vatlue Seting the - 1. sex the DISPLAY swiceb to CTL. ‘The counter value appears inthe display window : 2 Press the RESET MENU SET) button. “This resets the value displayed in the viewfinder and display window to “0,00:00:00". The counter then advances as recor z hours, minutes. seconds and frames If you rewind the tape after pressing the RESET/(MENU SET) button The value turns negative, showing a minus sign - Setting the Time Code Value Ifyou are using both time code and user bit values, itis recormmended to set the | user bit value firs The time code value can be set anywhere in the range from 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29 (NTSC) or 23:59:59:24 (PAL). For details of the user bit setting, see the section “Seting the User Bit Value” (page 4-16), chapter 4 Opersions | 4-13,414 Recording Time Values CChopter 4 Operations to This unit uses SMPTE (NTSCVEBU (PAL) time code for both recording and playback. It iy not compatible with other types of time cole. Nornially. the LTC dats and the VEPC data recorded in dhis unit ate identical Ds Ser the DISPLAY sitet 10 TC. 2 Sev TC mode switeh | 0 PRESET 3 Set TC mode switch 2 10 SET 4. Use the SHIFT button to select the digits to set. and the ADVANCE hution to change the value, until the required time code value is displayed 5 traccessiry (NTSC only), select the frame mode (DE/NDE For details uf te frame mde selection, see the section “Selecting drap-triniehton drop frase mesde (for NTSC only)" (page 4-22, For an explanation of drop-fiame and non drop frame modes, se te sev frame mode (Hor NTSC only" (page 4-15) Drop © ser TC mode switch 2 w the time code running mode as shown in the following table Mode ‘TC mode switch 2 setting Effect fe Free run: The ime code | F-RUN The time code valve starts | value advances [advancing immediately continuously whether [ recoreing oF nat. Record run: The time | R-RUN. The time code value starts code value advances only advancing when you start while recorcing, ‘recording, and stops between fecording sessions,Drop-frame mode (for NTSC only) jing the time code continuous - a Resetting the time code value In step 4 of the procedure above for setting the time code, press the RESET (MENU SET) button, This resets the displayed time code 16 °00:00:00:00", and this value flashes. oo IF TC mode switeh | is set to REGEN or DATE/TIME. itis n01 possible to reset the time code value In the NTSC standard, the time code vatlue is based an Mi framtes per second, but th video frame Frequency is in fact 29.97 frames per sevond There ts thurs 0.16 discrepancy between the time counted at 30 Frames pet second and the real time, or 18 frames per 1 minutes Drop-frame mode corrects for this by skipping hwo frame counts al the begianins of every minute which is not multiple of ten, For example: oe.08: 11229 a $\ 00:05:12:00 ]oo:05:12:01 | These two are dropped 05-1202 In non-drop-frame mode, however. nwo frame counts are omitted. sind there is gradual deviation of the time code time Front real time. In reeording-run mode (when FC mode switch 2 is set 10 R-RUN). record number of scenes on the tape normally produces continuous time codes. 1 however. you take the cassette oul at Some point, the time code will no longer be continuous. 1 ser 16 mode switch 1 to REGEN 2 Use the tape transport buttons to play back 3 Watching the playback on the monitor, find the end point of the previous recording on the tape from which you Wish to continue recording, and press the STOP button The tape stops. 4 Press the REC REVIEW button of the camera ‘This reads the end of the previous recording, and synchronizes the internal time code generator, thus allowing the new time code recorded to follow on consecutively chaper4 Opetons | 4-15Recording Time Values Setting the User Bit Value Resetting the user bit value You can use the user bits to record any identifying code number on the time code eur scene number, for example. User rack oan the tape: this may be the date, bit values are always expressed as eight-digit hexadecimal valucs hase 56) A. ser the DISPLAY switeh to U-BIT 2 sec TC mode switeh | t PRESET 3 ser TC mode switeh 2 to SET 4 {Se the SHIFT button to select the digits to set, and the ADVANCE batten to change the valle until the requised user bit value is displayed Indications of hexadecimal digits A to F 1010 15yon the display Dot J ALB); clove Display | A Be 5 sev 0 mute switch 2 to ERLN tive wnt or R-RUN (recond-cuny RESETAMENU SET) button “0010 00 00" In step 4 of the procedure above, press th This resets the displayed user bit value to Setting the time code to the real time clock and calendar Set TC modie switels | to DATE/TIME. This synchronizes the time code generator to real time [recorded in the User bits) und date (recorded as time code). using the real time clock and calendar set in the VTR meau. Onee you set this switch to the DATE/TIME position, itis not possible to retrieve the previous value (user bits and time code) in the tine code cenerator For hove to ser the realtime clock and calendar, see the section “Sering the Real Tone Chock amnd Calendar page 4-21) Recording the real time in the VITC user bits A-16 | Chagteré Operaiens Sct VTR menu 209 10 ON. The realtime is recorded in the VITC user bits, You can carry out this operation even when TC mode switeh 1 is set to DATI ‘TIME, For how to set VIR menu 209, see the section "Setting the Real Time Recording ior the VIEC User Biss)” (page 4-23) For how to set the real time, see the section "Setting the Real Time Clack and Calendar Function (page 4-21)[indication ‘Tape time remaining [TAPE MMMM | 25 minutes oF more te al TAPE MMMM | 2010.25 minules H to 10 minutes 20S minutos ing) | Ot 2 mnutes TAPE (hashing) [Endof tape No indice No cassette oadod @Battery capacity indication This shows the attery capacity as shat inthe follow iE Teaiciion Tatty von F Pavone IF tBRVID 25 IF 11.75 ¥i0 12.0 FL Lnveniey = IF WAVIONSV oe FF lasting} | 17281011 3V_ | = TFleting) | 11@VIO TEV] i iFlasning | i10Voress | : fa) Replace the Buaters puch whew this indicabon apes, Service indication This appears dusing maintenance and special seting operations. [does dot appear during normal operation Hold indication This appears when the internal time code generator is stopped. @Lithium backup battery warning This appears when the voltage of the internal lithium backup batte low. If this indication appears. replace the lithium backup batter (R20: immediately For how 10 replace the lithium barkup barters. wee the section “Fitring/ Lithium Batters” (page 13) cing the @® Audio level indicators ‘These show the audio recording or playback levels, There a channels | and 2 respectively wo indications, for @® Warning indications These comprise the Following indiea RE: The video heads are clogged. or there is a fault in the recording system. SERVO: Servo lock is lost. HUMID: There 1s condensation on the drum. SLACK: The tape cannot be wound properly. ‘chapter 4 Operations | 4-11Displaying the VITC User Bits : When the DISPLAY ywiteh is set to U BIT, the LTC user bits are displayed in the time salu indication in the display window. Te is also possible, however, wo Uispluy the information recorded in the VITC user bits To display the VITC user bits. set the TC mode switch 2 to R-RUN or FRUN scl hold down the SHIFT button while the unit is recording, paused during recording. cor completely stopped While the SHIFT button is hele! down, the LTC data displayed in the display \window is replaced by the information recorded in the VITC user bits The LTC and VITC time code values recorded in this unit are identical Displaying the real time recorded in the VITC user bits When you record the real time in the VIPC user bits qaurve 4-162. you ean dispy the real time in the display windows display the real time recorded in the VITC user bits, sec WER meng 209 9 ON eT Gary vULthe procedure ceseribed ithe above sectiont “Misplas ine the VTEC User Bats" ae White the SHIFT button is held down. the real time recorded in the VITC user bits eppears in the display windows External Synchronization This section describes the procedures involved in external synchronization of the ycorder. when using two oF more camcorders synchronized for operation with i special effects unit, for example, Synchronizing video and time code signals with an external signal_ reference video and time code signals as shown in the i Dxceansa7eK) PYyt9P | | EN Lock | MEIN a Rotoranco moo signal EOIN _ A Reteronon eo sp N | TOI ede Reference tine coe sina U - Connecting externa reference viseo and te code signals Chapter Operations | 447External Synchronization Synchronizing two or more camcorders og DECEIKGITER) PIP a, vIDED OW SResareeayra py coy SSI ode sala with an external siga then tho oe Phase alignment of the time code signals _ D dun whic unit anu the camer on. 2 Set TE mde switel | 10 PRESET and TC mode switel 210 RUN, 3 sere DISPLAY switch w TC In dis state, when you supply esternal video and time code reference signal. the internal time eexle generator locks on to the external time code sigaal. When the indication EXT-LK appears in the display windows. the internal tine code 1s synchronized with the external time code. and you can disconneet the external time nal time code generator will Al, Within the linsits of avcuraey. the 0 the time code Value in synchronization with the eternal equipment # Afters nehronizi Internal synchronizing circuits stabilize before beginning recording, es. Iis not possible with the external signa, wait a few seconds while the chronization affects only the time code val The external sy1 tw synehronize the user bit values. + When the time code generator is operating in F-RUN mode, turning the POWER ‘witch of this unit or the camera off and on may degrade the phase alignment If you change the TC mode switch settings made in the above procedure, the time code stops advancing. As a result, the time cade synchronization is Tost and the indication EXT-LK in the display window disappears, # Color frame locking is not possible while the internal time code 2 locked on to the external time code signal erator is 4-18 | Chapters OperationsColor Playback To monitor color playback video with this unit, connect a VA-300/300P/SU0/500P_ Playback Adaptor (not suppfied! to 1 Ga television or color monitor to the VA-300/300P/500/500P as shown in the following figure, and press the PLAY button camera Telowsion of coor mone (eg, OXC-627K:637K)" PYV-30P ya. go0'300°'800:5008 Prayoack Adaptor 750 switch: ON 7 POR connector [} ne Tuneo out 1 eet 2) Playback is possible even fhe camera snot conrected, no = 4 IF you use the recordin; he output Sgoatls to the playback adspwor are the same as the review function wih the play bach aukiptor comected the view zinder visleo and audio monitor f The play huck sukiplor output signals <1 itch to E-E mode video sn the unit begins recordin voading. or is completely 4 When using 4 VA-S00/500P for playhich. ensure that the siwitehes below the AUDIO LEVEL CH-3 and CH-4 sadjustmient knobs on the VA-S00/S00P ure off © When using a playbitek a (or or other moniter equipment connected to the VIDEO OUT connector oF this unit, set the 75. switch of the playback adaptor wo OFF is paused durin optor wath a videw mon Chapter ¢ Operators: | 4-19Ur sTate Rta ma male ‘The VTR menu provides she following functions eee armen "Rate cook and calend stings ‘Cumulative Rours counts + Head drum operating hours | 5 Tape transpon operation hours | 5 Operating hours {total with power on) | NTSC drop-amernon-orop-trame mode ‘Anion Bauer Magnum battery capacity ‘ication setting Standby period setting 207 VITC insertion ine setting eet 208 | Real time racoraing function 5 208 (for VITC user bts} <0 NomtallyFeave mien 2069010 0FE HEE in the follow ing description. sav underscore indicates « portion of the disphiy ssbich is Thishing. Basic procedure for settings in the VTR menu Display window 5—4 2,4- 34—| 1,6 — | | i ‘Basie procedute for cetings in ho VIF mena 1 Press the MENU button The "DIAG" indication appears in the display windows. and the time value indication shows “LOL 1994", ("1994" is the factory detault> 2 Press the ADVANCE button to change the leading three-digit number in the time value indication to the required menu number 4-20 | Chapters Operators. 3 Press the SHIFT button a The current setting appears. Punt of the wating fi d hes to indicate dit it cl currently be chat oe the SHIFT button to switeh she neXt partion RO Set a We Ae ADVANCE burton to change the value ofthe current Hashing portion 5 Press the RESET MENU SET) button This stores the setlings. and once again displays the menu number Hashing 6 ress the MENU hutton The display window returns to the site betore entering the VTR ognu Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar 1. Select menu number 101. and press the SHIFT button eht-digit numer in the sett gust 28. 1094 Ihe current date setting appears us un ci 1g mode format (yyyymmdd), Bor ecaniple. “1940825 Au he first ses digits of the year fis nor possible to change - 2 Usothe SHIET and ADVANCE fucose nbtain ways ate Ending the setting Press the RESETA MENT SET) button, shen the MENU hutton. tw exit th i VTR menu. The date Set appears in the mmddyy format for NTSC versions eo, August 25, 1904 is displayed ay “US25199F" jor i the ddmmyysy format for PAL: a versions te.g. August 25, 1994 is displayed as "25081990", Continuing to set the time Proceed to step 3 3 With the day display flash button, 7 ‘The current time setting appears as a six-digit number, in 2 representation (hhnumss).. For example."22150S" is 22:15 and 5 seconds the Setting mode format, press the SET = 4 se the SHIFT and ADVANCE butions to obtain the current time 5 Press the RESETAMENU SET) button, then the MENU button, This exits the VTR men ‘The real time clock starts advancing from the setting at the point when you press the RESET(MENU SET} button ‘The date set appears in the mmuldyyyy format for NTSC versions or in the ddmmyyyy format for PAL versions as described in step 2 above Chapter 4 Operations | 4-24Using the VTR Menu Displaying the Head Drum/Tape Transport/Total Operation Hours 1 select mens number 201 Presi displays oH AoUh Tape transport operation hours te.g. “bh O720HF"> ay © Total operating he i 201 D2") Menu number indieation ( ny After checking the displays. press the SHIFT or RESET@MENU SIT huaton her uppers again, 3 Press the MENU bution This erits the VTR menu Selecting Drop-Frame/Non-Drop-Frame Mode (for NTSC Only) = De sctect mei aa The current setting appears beside UF: drop-frame mode factory defaul nF: nondrop-trame mode 2 Press the SHIFT button to make the frame mode indication Mash 1e.e “OL UE“). then press the ADVANCE bution. thi the mode between “UF” and “ad 3 Press the RESET MENU SET) butt This eaits the VTR menus The new setting is saved when you press the RESEHMENU SET) button then the MENU button. Setting the Standby Period The standby period is the maximum length of time (ia remain in the paused state before automatieslly remov 1 Select menu number 207 The current setting appeuts beside the menu number (e.g. "207 08“) 4-22: Chaoier# Operatons2 rosie SHIT Han to make he minut cout Mas eg “207 BE “> then proce ADVANCE but Prosi the ADVANC hon cel na he ple seins 3 Press the RESETA MENU SET) button. then the MENU bution. to exit the VFR The new setting i. saved when you press the RESETAMENU SET) burton, Setting the VITC Insertion Lines 1 Setect mont: number 208 The cunent setting appears heside the ments number Cea. when Fines 16 and 1 US 1618") ave currently set 2 Press the SHIFT bation to make the line number to he ebanged Hash 16 LOIS") then press the ADVANCE button until the de jel Inne nunthey 1s Pressing the ADVANCE button eyeles through the possible settings in the range of 12-19 (NTSC v9.22 (PALy I sou wish to change the other VITC insertion Tine, 400, 1epea this Step. Yow aay set anty 80 VITC insertion Lines which are not aufjacent to cach other 3 Pres the RESET MENU SET) button. then the MENU bution This exits the WFR mens The new setting is sived when you press the RESET MENL SET. buton. Setting the Real Time Recording Function (for the VITC User Bits) The real time recording Hunetion allows you to record the real me vn she VITC ser Pits 7 Scect menu number 209, The current sett pppears beside the menu number (es. "209 OFF “| 2 Press the SHIFT button to make the current setting Mash (e.g. "209 OFF then press the ADVANCE bution to display the desired setting Pressing the ADVANCE button toggles the setting between ON and OFF. 3 Press the RESETMMENU SET) bution, then the MENU bution, This exits the VTR menu “The new setting is saved when you press the RESETAMENU Si button, Chapter 4 Operations 4-23Chapter 5 Maintenance ‘Warning System Troubleshootins Care of the UnitWarning System When the unit is powered on, ori he following Ways ‘By the warning indicators in the model. this feature may not be available. # By waming indications in the display window ‘¢ By means of the WARNING indicator speaker oF earphone You can adjust the volume of th 1 fault occurs during operation, a waming is evs inder. (Depending on the video camera ether with a warning (one from the warning tone with the ALARM knob, When this knob is tumed! to the mininium position. there 1s no sound output at all. ‘Operation wamngs and action tobe taken i Vir (Pwv-a'9P) ae ‘Camera T - Diopay wingow | WARNING [waning tes) Viewiinda indicators Ge Conti | Continuous [AECITALLY] BATT — ' Fe state can Senigues, [RECTACLYT BATT — protien atin stan) what todo ring ontnuous rine ash! | ge saan] eR | neato Spunae)| MVHS) eras 1 ashe | | | fe atinaheas | peace) " He acc eee | ier encing [Oo fe nesdseaara, [ire eon pes | teaver corr an AF |Corimouss| Jepy ee eet comet [conatyousow | | treat eyaiyts poor, J serece | Hi pee ~TZeninikiost “Resoidng [Pore ofl an corsut] Ceraraes at feu Say se | | goat epoor, [opresenate, SERVO |contmuoue aeeraio reas wracatr may | - i ‘sometimes fash 4 iorasror ine ' |imecepeneg atrecoe : Condensation |The unit stops, | Without powering off, L | omhead drum | ars all ‘wait until the HUMID Hum jconinces “ ce Coeratorsare.ndeaton dsapooas \ | notes exop es |e. | : “he tape creel Operation stops SLACK |Cootinuous | J@D . ‘be wound seruice represcidative | _ _|pccem. Fasting? | ceo wine ae) Operation | Replace cassee Cas Sapa [comms | aes as ossbe Tare ra ttape | Rucontrg, | Repace he caste floods test foro ernars ops Fashng ' azar anos | Operation | Replace batery tasn) i enous |eomves. | a¥s00n a6 pose arr - . = = sing | abe “Teste | Obwaton sees. | Replace me batery. {ehasnes | 9 | | orasets ‘| #) During coring ‘a revording pet wate Sandy Sy by Eacept ding playback. fan frward. rewinding and cording review For details of error mestagesdepaved in de viewfinder refer 5-2 | Chapters Mantenance \ he operation manual carpe wit theTroubleshooting Symptoms The unit does not power ‘on whan you switch tho POWER swatch on. “The tape transpon doos not operate when you press either VIR Button The tape transport does not operate when you press any tape transport bution The video and audo E-€ ‘output is not present The pawer supply cuts ‘hile operating ‘The battery goes deas very quickly Iris not possible to eject the cassette. + The playback picture Quality 16 poor + Tho playback picture does not appear All controls except the EJECT button are disabled Audio recarding is not possible You can use this chart 10 establish possible causes of an apparent problem: he unit for repaie double-check hefore sendin Sony service representative Troubleshooting chart [ Cause «There is no battery pack loaded, “+ The battery pack has reached the end ol sts usable ite + The AG power adaptor is nol connected. (or tis not tuned on, ‘The POWER switch o! the camera or VIR is turned off + The VIR has reached the end of tape. «+ Tho cassette has the recora-inhbt plug pushed in. The VIR has reached the ond of tape The POWER switon is turned ott. ‘The battery pack is exhaustea. The operating temperature is very 0 + The batery pack is nadequately charged + The battery pack is exhausted + Tho POWER swntch 1s turned off The video heads are dirty There is condensation on the head drum, The AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) knobs are set tothe minimurn level 11 a problem persists, contact your Remedy + Load a battery pack (page 3-10} Replace the battery pack wih a charged one (page 3-10). Connect the AC power adaptor. or turn it on, (page 3-12) ly Turn the POWER switches of the camera and VIR on ipage 2.2). + Rewind the tape. oF load a new cassatie «+ aher load a rey cassette, 0: pull the record inhib plug out (page +2) Ether rewind the tape, ot oad a new cassette ypace + Turn tne POW JER cmiten on page 22) Bartle Replace te battery pack with a fully ‘charged one (page 3-10). | Recharge me pactery pack | new fly charged battery pack (nage 3 replace with a ). + Flopiace me battery pack wi 3 tully charged one ipage 3-10) + Turn the POWETI switch on ioage 22! lear the video Neads using a BCT-SCLN | ewaning cassete (page 5-4). | Flemove the cassette, power off, and wait | unit ine condensation has evaporated (page 3-3) Aguust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL (CH-/CH-2) knobs (page 4-12) ‘The recorded sound is, distorted. The audio level is too high, | Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL (CH-WCH-2) knabs, and record aqain (page [12h ‘The recorded sound has @ high noise level The audio level is too low. ‘Agjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL H-1/CH-2) knabs, and record again (page CChapterS. Maintenance 5-3Cleaning the video heads Replacing the video heads Replacing other parts 5-4 Care of the Unit BCT-SCLN Cleaning Cassette for € Siti the cleaiiyg eusette we special-purpose Son Faitow the im te use of the cleanin Always use th ny cassette ean damage the head the audigy and vie hewels caretlly.as happropri wuaity. the hess may be be Ine vidlew heads Tails to restore piet If elean! repkicement Keep a check of the bs should need replacing Whein ihe heads need repheceene fous of head drum operation: sth normal use. the weds ter about S00 hours of tse. ¥. contiet Sour supphe or Sony sevice reine rhe VER pena bat id cove operating hi the VR Menu” (pes Ven caw check section “Csi shoals, coniaed your soppi yee all parts other than The Ter repha chapter § MaintenanceAppendix Specificationst : A? Specifications General Power supply volte 12 VDC AC-SSISSOCH AC Adaptor is usable Power consumption 10. W Continuous recording time About 60 minutes (using NP-1B Battery Pack und with a DXC-637K/637PK Video Camera connected) Opening temperate 0 °C 10-410 °C (32 °F to 104 °P) 254% to 85% (cannot be wsed When condensation present) 10-10 460°C C4 F fo L407) About 2.8 ky (6 Ib 2 071 (About 3.7 ky (8 Ib 2 02) Operating humidity temperature including NP-1B Battery Pack. and BCT-30MA Cassette Taper S-sternal dintonsions in mim Finches 200 @ ' Tape transport system aa Tape speal NTSC: Approximately 1186 mm/s Aopen PAL: Approximately 1015 mm/s Recordingsplay bach time Using BCT-30MA/UVWT-30MA NTSC: More than 30 minutes PAL: More than 35 minutes Fast forward time Maximusn 7.5 minutes (using BCT-30MA/UYWT 30MA} Rewind time ‘Maximum 5.5 minutes (using BCT-30MAUVWT- 30MA) Cassette pes used Betacam SP 12-inch metal tape BCT-SMA/IOMAL 20MA/30MA, UVW equivalent 1OMA20MA30MA orVideo system Recording system Audio system Reconding system Inputs and outputs Input connectors CHL a8V9/ CH. Luminance: Frequi Color difference Band | Luminance width -y modutation Time dlivision time compression EM NISC: 30 He to 4.5 MHZ PAL: 25 He 10 5.5 MH? + ‘Color diferonce PAL 25H 10 20MHz + 0B SIN | Luminance ratio NTSC: Atleast 51 6B PAL: At east 48 08 GEN LOCK VIDEO IN (BNC) TC IN (BNC! DC IN (XLR 4 pin, male) Camera connector Color aarence | Atleast 48 dB etacior(@T pulee) | 2 orloss a YiC delay 2008 arlene Fived heads Frequency characlersics [S0Hzio 15kie + “Sa [SIN rai (@t.% cistowon vel] NTSC. 72 cB or ror forNTSO) (Reteredtopeak | PAL: €2 cB or mor | level ®, weighted CCIR 468-3 for | Pat ee aa ee Distortion (THD) (1 KH 1 steers teterence level) : Wow and fiter Osram orless 2) Peak level=-#dB above operational ee (+48V) (XLR 3-pin. x2) 60 dBu. 3kQ/ #4 dB. 1) RQ (0 dBu: 0.775 Vist 1.0 Vp-p. 78. 0.51018 Vp-p. 10k Luminance: 1.0 Vp-p. 1 k! Chroma (B-Y, R- Y): 0.7 (NTSCV0.7 (PAL) Vp-p. 1k sone ASSpecifications SL Output connectors, VIDEO OUT (BNC LOVp-p. 75.0 = TC OUTIBNC) LOVp-p. 75.0 EAR (sterce mini-jack) 20 10 0 dBu varnabse. Ss PB ADAPTOR (round. 20-pin) Remote control connector (for RM-SID REMOTE (inini-jagti Recor gr input. wally LED ontqut Supplied accessories Shoutler scrap C1 Grip cl 1 ithiomn hasta cel agne CRIO2S HN Mais scene) MAS 12 screws 21 Operation manual C1) specifications are subject fo change walhout native AA) AnpendixLT Related Equipment Color video cameras DXC-637K/6.371 1637/63 7PK/637PL/637PHL DXC-S37 AK/S37AL/S37 AH/S37 APK/S37APLISS7APH DXC-327 4K/327 81/327 AH/327APK/327APL(327APH Battery pucks, NP-1B, BP-90\/LO0/.90, Battery chargers BC-1WB/IWBCE/110/4 10CE/L 00/1. 10CF. Battery adaptors DC-520 tholds (wo NP-1B Battery Pucks BKW-L6O! (lor BP-LOO/L9O) Battery ease De S00 For BP-9HAY AC adaptors AC-SSUSS0CE. CM, Farphone ME-208 Wireless microphones WRE-SIOASI04, UIE portable tuner WRR-SLI/860 Playback adaptors VA- MIN! 200P/S0N/S00P Remote control unit RM-81 Carrying case L421 poetic | A-5