Sony PCM-F1 User manual

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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Basic terminology
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FEATURES
In conventional analog recording systems, the quality of sound
reproduction depends upon the properties of magnetic tape and
heads, so that it is virtually impossible to bypass the inherent
limitations of conventional analog recording, including its limited
dynamic range and frequency response, and its associated distor-
tion.
The Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) system points the way to a new
era in sound reproduction. It can offer performance and fidelity far
superior to any analog system.
In the PCM system, sound levels are converted to a series of binary
codes. This information is recorded as digital pulses of equal
amplitude. In playback, all that has to be done is to discriminate
between the presence and absence of a pulse. The quality of
recording and playback is thus not dependent on the characteris-
tics of tape and heads.
The PCM-F1 is the newest addition to Sony’s line of PCM digital
audio processors for consumer applications. With the PCM-F1, hi-fi
sound reproduction with wide dynamic range, minimal distortion,
low wow and flutter (lower than the measurable limit), and flat fre-
quency response is achieved. Listening to the reproduction of your
PCM-F1 is just like being in the concert hall.
Compact, lightweight PCM digital audio processor
In conventional digital audio processors, several hundreds of ICs
are employed in digital processing circuitry, which makes it dif-
ficult to make the unit compact and lightweight. ;
The three new LSls for digital processing developed especially for
digital audio processor use have successfully made the PCM-F1
compact and lightweight. The A/D (analog-to-digital) and D/A
(digital-to-analog) converters, which are newly developed mono-
lithic ICs, are especially adaptable to mass production. This results
in the production of a PCM digital audio processor that is more af-
fordable to a greater proportion of audiophiles.
Resolution selector for recording and playback with wider dynamic
range and less distortion
The PCM-F1 was developed in accordance with the technical spec-
ifications of the Electronic Industries Association of Japan (ElAu),
which has adopted the 14-bit linear quantization format. In addi-
tion, the unit has the capability of recording and playing back in ac-
cordance with the 16-bit linear quantization format with wider
dynamic range and less distortion than the 14-bit format. The 14-bit
and 16-bit formats can be selected with the RES (resolution) selec-
tor.
Three different power sources
The unit can be operated on three different power sources: house
current using the supplied ac power adaptor, optional echargeable
battery pack, and 12V car battery using an optional car battery
cord. When this compact, lightweight PCM-F1 is combin ed with the
Sony SL-F1 series portable video cassette recorder, you can make a
live field recording with wide dynamic range, minimal distortion,
and flat frequency response.
Stable power supply
Two dc-to-de converters incorporated in the unit—one 5 V) for the
digital circuitry and the other (£15 V) for the analoy circuitry—
assure stable power supply.
Easy tracking adjustment of video heads
Correct tracking adjustment of the video heads can te easily per-
formed by observing a meter.
Muting switch for continuous sound reproduction
With the MUTING switch set to OFF, the reproduced jound is not
cut off even if many dropouts occur, or if the tapes not being
transported at the proper playback speed.

¢
Record
muting
function
allows
you
to
easily
insert
a
blank
space
between
selections.
Multi-generation
digital-to-digital
tape
copy
can
be
performed
with
absolutely
no deterioration
in
signal
quality.
With
the
highly
perfected
error
detection
and
correction
circuits
in-
corporated,
the
reproduced
sound
quality
is
not
affected
by
dropout
errors.
You
can
choose
either
of
two
ways
to
have
the
peak
level
indicated
on the
LED
peak
program
meters.
Microphone
head
amplifiers
are
incorporated
for
recording
directly
from
microphones
and
provide
excellent
sound
quality.
:
OPERATING
VOLTAGE
OF
THE
SUPPLIED
~AC
POWER
ADAPTOR
Before
connecting
the
supplied
ac
power
adaptor
to
the
power
'
source,
check
that
the
operating
voltage
of
your
unit
is
the
same
as
-
the
local
power
line
voltage.
:
The
Continental
European
model
(type
1)
operates
on
220
V
ac
(or
240 V ac adjustable by authorized Sony personnel).
| The United Kingdom model (type 2) operates on 240 V ac (or 220 V
ac adjustable by authorized Sony personnel).
TURNING THE AC POWER ADAPTOR ON AND OFF
The POWER switch on the rear panel of the ac power adaptor is
the mains power on/off switch. To turn on the ac power adaptor,
set
the
POWER
switch
to
ON
first
and
depress
the
ON/STAND-
BY
switch.
When
the
POWER
switch
is
set
to
OFF,
the
power
supply
to
the
unit
is
shut
off
so
that
the
unit
is
not
turned
on
even if the ON/STANDBY switch is depressed.
For the Customers in the United Kingdom
Important
The
wires
in
this
mains
lead
are
coloured
in
accordance
with
the
following code.
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As
the
colours
of
the
wires
in
the
mains
lead
of
this
apparatus
may
not
correspond
with
the
coloured
markings
identifying
the
ter-
minals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The
wire
which
is
coloured
blue
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
N
or
coloured
black.
The
wire
which
is
coloured
brown
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal
which
is
mark-
ed with the letter L or coloured red.
PRECAUTIONS
On color broadcasting systems
The
unit
is
designed
to
be
used
with
a
video
cassette
recorder
using
the
PAL
or
SECAM
color
standard.
Recording
and
playback
with
a
recorder
based
on
other
color
systems
cannot
be
done.
On safety
@ Operate the unit only on 12 V dc.
For
ac
operation,
use
only
the
ac
power
adaptor
supplied
with
the
unit.
Do
not
use
any
other
ac
power
adaptor.
For
car
battery
operation,
use
only
the
car
battery
cord
recom-
mended
for
this
unit.
Do
not
use
any
other
car
battery
cord.
@ The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption,
etc. is located on the bottom.
@ Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet of the unit or
the ac power adaptor, unplug the units and have them checked by
qualified personnel before operating them any further.
@
Unplug
the
ac
power
adaptor
from
the
wall
outlet
if
it
is
not
to
be
used
for
an
extended
period
of
time.
To
disconnect
the
cord,
pull
it
out
by
grasping
the
plug.
Never
pull
the
cord
itself.
On installation
®
Do
not
install
the
unit
and
the
ac
power
adaptor
in
a
location
near
heat
sources
such
as
radiators
or
air
ducts,
or
in
a
place
subject
to
direct
sunlight,
excessive
dust,
mechanical
vibration
or
shock.
@ Good air circulation is essential to prevent internal heat build-up
in
the
unit
and
the
ac
power
adaptor.
Place
these
units
in
a
location
with adequate air circulation. Do not place the ac power adaptor on
a soft surface, such as a rug, that would block the ventilation slots
on the bottom.
®
Do
not
place
anything
on
top
of
the
cabinets.
The
top
ventilation
slots
of
the
ac
power
adaptor
must
be
unobstructed
for
proper
operation
of
the
unit
and
to
prolong
the
life
of
its components.
On operation
@ Before making connections, be sure to turn off each component.
@The PCM digital audio processor incorporates a shield which
suppresses
the
radiation
of
the
high-frequency
signal
used
in
the
pulse-code
modulation
process.
However,
the
unit
may
still
possibly
interfere
with
an
AM/FM
tuner
or
a
television
set.
If
recep-
tion
interference
occurs,
move
the
unit
away
from
the
affected
component.
@ The muting circuitry of the unit may activate if a vacuum cleaner,
electric shaver, transceiver or similar device causes interference.
@ When the unit is not being used, turn the power off to conserve
energy and to extend the life of your unit.
On cleaning
Clean
the
cabinet,
panel
and
controls
with
a
soft
cloth
lightly
moistened
with
mild
detergent
solution.
Do
not
use
any
type
of
abrasive
pad,
scouring
powder
or
solvent
such
as
alcohol
or
ben-
zine.
On repacking
Do
not
throw
away
the
carton
and
the
packing
material.
It
makes
an
ideal
container
to
transport
the
unit.
When
shipping
the
unit
for
repair
work
or
to
another
location,
repack
it
as
illustrated
on
the
carton
box.
If
you
have
any
questions
or
problems
concerning
your
unit,
please
contact
your
nearest
Sony
dealer.

POWER SOURCES
The
unit
can
be
operated
on
any
one
of
the
following
power
sources:
—AC
power
supply
using
the
AC-700
ac
power
adaptor
(supplied)
—Sony
NP-1
rechargeable
battery
pack
(optional)
—12V
car
battery
using
the
Sony
DCC-2500
car
battery
cord
(optional)
FOR
OUTDOOR
USE—USING
THE
RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY
PACK
Important points to remember
leferse ibe cated @ Be sure to prepare spare battery packs, since you may make
pack (optional). recordings for a longer time than you intended. A fully-charged
battery pack powers the unit for about an hour.
=, @ If an external power source is connected to this unit with the
battery pack installed in the unit, the external power source has
priority over the battery pack, and the battery pack will be
disconnected.
@ If the ON switch of this unit is pressed while the battery pack
Press
to
remove
i
:
: : ;
oetals
the
battery
pack.
is
being
charged,
the
charging
will
stop
and
the
unit
will
be
turn-
ed on.
Before operating the unit, be sure to recharge the battery pack.
Recharging the battery pack
Depress to turn the power on.
: The built-in indicator will light up. 2 Set the POWER switch to ON. to a wall outlet
4 Turn the power off.
The illuminated indicators
will go off.
AC power adaptor
AC-700 (supplied)
insert the battery pack.
The CHARGE indicator illuminates during charging.
[
Press the CHARGE button.
The CHARGE indicator will light up and charging will begin.
The charging time is about 1 hour at normal temperatures. To check the battery pack condition
When
the
battery
pack
is
fully
charged,
the
charging
will
stop
Turn
on
the
unit,
keep
the
BATT
CHECK
button
dejressed
and
automatically and the CHARGE indicator will go off. observe the upper LED meter.
Battery life
tas Recharge the batt k
At normal temperatures, a fully-charged battery provides 1 hour of Good battery condition eplecewilta sulivcciraean aiib:
continuous operation of the unit. If the LED below “E”
illuminates, the unit will
be automatically turned
The
battery
pack
is
fully
off
in
several
minutes.
BATT
CHECK
charged. _ f
BATT CHECK
Et:
10 6 3
BATT CHECK ree eeD
UVOUOVT STEVEN
20 10 it}

FOR INDOOR USE—USING THE AC POWER ADAPTOR
Turn off the ac power adaptor
when connecting or disconnecting
wae
AC power adaptor AC-700 (supplied)
Align the guide pin with the upper slot,
then insert the plug firmly.
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C,
ie
@
FOR USE IN A CAR—USING THE CAR BATTERY CORD
Car with a 12 V car battery
Car battery cord
DCG-2500 (optional)
<a
=m
Q
to
a
cigarette
lighter
socket
Oo Insert the plug firmly, aligning the
guide pin with the upper siot.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the car battery cord.
This unit has a relatively high power consumption for a portable
unit. Be careful that the car battery does not become completely
discharged.

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
CONNECTION NOTES
@ Turn off the amplifier before making connections.
@ The supplied connecting cords with red and white plugs are
for audio signals, and those with yellow plugs are for video
signals.
@ Be sure to connect the red plug of the supplied audio connect-
ing cord to the right-channel [R] jack and the white plug to the
left-channel [{L] jack. :
@ To connect the unit with the Sony SL-F1 series video cassette
recorder, use the supplied VMC-110C video connecting cord. To
connect the unit with a video cassette recorder other than the
/ RES selector
SL-F1
series,
use
the
supplied
video
connecting
cords
with
a
BNC-type
plug
and
a
phono
plug.
The
yellow
plugs
of
the
VMC-110C
are
labelied
to
indicate
the
signal
flow.
The
plug
labelled
VIDEO
IN
should
be
connected
to
the
VIDEO
OUT
jack
of
this unit
and
the
one
labelled
VIDEO
OUT
to
the
VIDEO
IN
jack.
to the accessory connector
of the video cassette recorder
to VIDEO OUT
of this unit
for right for left
channel channel
eB Microphones op
col
Video
cassette
recorder
SL-F1
series
WAYS
Marked “VIDEO OUT”
For indoor use with the Sony SL-F1 series recorder and additional
audio components, refer to ‘Connection with the Sony SL-F1 series
video cassette recorder for indoor use” on page 19.
=e
COND
|
H
i
|
———S
a
Marked “VIDEO IN”
ACCESSORY
CONNECTOR
TIMER
REC
switch:
Set
to
OFF.
Video
connecting
cord
VMC-110C
(supplied)

@ The cabie connectors should be fully inserted into the jacks.
. A loose connection may cause hum and noise.
@ Keep the connecting cords away from the power cords or
speaker cords to avoid hum pick-up, and maintain a moderate
_ separation between the connecting cords and any antenna lead- . .
: in to avoid possible noise pick-up. Keep the cables as short as .
practical.
' @We recommend using the Sony SL-F1 series ‘portable videt. ;
cassette recorder or any other Sony video cassette recorder.
"Also, we recommend the use of L-500, L-250 and L-125 video. ees
_ tapes but not longer tapes, for optimum results. .
PCM-F1
C2.
FF
mOsm
|
Ni
Audio connecting cords.
RK-112 (supplied)
Amplifier
~ RES selector
Video cassette recorder
TAPE RECORDER 1
oa we: wm REC OUT,
e For detailed information: about connections of the video
cassette
recorder
and
amplifier,
refer
to
the
instruction
manual
©
supplied
with
each
unit.
:
:
| CONNECTION WITH A VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OTHER THAN THE SL-F1 SERIES
AC power adaptor AC-700 (supplied)
_--~-~ POWER switch
to a wall outlet
“= Video connecting cords with
a BNC-type plug and a phono
plug (supplied)
to a wall outlet
/
PCM recording switch: PCM/LINE
——— Speaker system
to a wail outlet

LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF CONTROLS
Before plugging in or attempting to operate the unit, we suggest
that you familiarize yourself with all its switches and controls.
Each number in the photo is keyed to the descriptive text.
FRONT PANEL
EMPHA
SONY
DIGITAL ALLOIO
’® MUTE (muting) indicator
O ON (power) switch
@ ON (power) switch
Press to turn on the power. The LED peak program meters will il-
luminate. To turn the power off, press the switch again.
@ HEADPHONES ATT (attenuation) control
This control adjusts the volume at the headphones. At the “0” posi-
tion, the rated output is obtained. When this control is set to the
“6” position, the level is reduced by 6 dB, and by setting it to “12”,
“18” or “24”, the level is reduced by that amount of decibels from
the rated output obtained at the “0” position.
@ HEADPHONES jack (stereo phone jack)
Headphones may be inserted either to monitor the input signals to
be recorded or to listen to a recording in the playback mode.
@ MUTE (muting) indicator
If the video cassette recorder is not transporting tape at the proper
playback speed (for example, when the tape first begins to move),
or if many dropouts occur, this indicator will light up. When the in-
dicator lights up with the MUTING switch set to ON, the muting cir-
cuit will activate.
@ EMPHASIS indicator
When recording and playback are made with this unit, the em-
phasis circuit incorporated in the unit activates during recording
(pre-emphasis) and playback (de-emphasis) and the EMPHASIS in-
dicator illuminates.
When a tape recorded without pre-emphasis with a PCM digital
audio processor other than this unit is played back with this unit,
the EMPHASIS indicator will not illuminate.
HEADPHONES ATT (attenuation) control
1 LED peak program meters
¥— TRACKING indicator
[ COPY PROHIBITING indicator
KD EMPHASIS indicator
© HEADPHONES jack (stereo phone jack)
@COPY PROHIBITING indicator
When a tape with a tape copy prohibiting code is played back, this
indicator will light up to show that a digital tape copy cannot be
made.
@ TRACKING indicator
When you press the METER selector, the lower LED peak program
meter will be changed to a tracking meter, and the TRACKING in-
dicator will light up.
@LED peak program meters
These meters show the peak input level of each channel during
recording, and the recorded level during playback. They follow the
transient peaks of high-level inputs that are too brief to be followed
by conventional VU meters so that the optimum recording level can
be accurately set. For easy reading, the meters hold tne highest
peak while indicating the varying levels lower than the peak.
While the BATT CHECK button is kept depressed, the upper meter
for the left (L}) channel shows the battery pack condition.
When the METER selector is pressed, the lower meter for the right
(R) channel shows the tracking condition of the video cassette
recorder.

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|
. OREC (recording) LEVEL controls
These controls adjust the recording level. The left knob is for the
' left channel and the right knob for the right channel.
' @REC MUTE (record muting) button and indicator
Keep this button depressed to eliminate unwanted material and to
insert a blank space during recording. While the button is kept
depressed, the REC MUTE indicator will illuminate.
See “‘Record muting” on page 13.
' @ METER selector
Press to turn the LED peak program meters into a tracking meter.
Each time the selector is pressed, the function of the meter will
change.
@MUTING switch
Normally set this switch to ON.
If the video cassette recorder is not transporting tape at the proper
playback speed, or if many dropouts occur due to the mistracking
of the video heads of the video cassette recorder, or due to scratch-
es and dust on the magnetic tape, the muting circuit will activate
and the reproduced sound will be cut off.
If you do not want the reproduced sound to be cut off by the muting
circuit, set the switch to OFF.
See “How to use the MUTING switch” on page 14.
@® PEAK HOLD RESET buttons
You can choose either of two ways to have the peak level indicated:
When the AUTO button is pressed, successive peaks are held for
about 1.7 seconds, except when a higher peak occurs before 1.7
' seconds have passed, in which case that peak is immediately in-
dicated. When the power is first turned on, the AUTO peak indica-
tion mode will automatically operate.
9 REC (recording) LEVEL controls
tI!) REC MUTE (record muting) button and indicator
49) MIC jacks (phone jacks)
UL) BATT (battery) CHECK button
tk) INPUT selector
1) COPY (digital tape copy) switch
(K) PEAK HOLD RESET buttons
( Mutine switch
th) METER selector
When
the
MANUAL
button
is
pressed,
the
peak
level
will
be
held
on
the
scale
until
a
higher
peak
occurs,
and
that
peak
will
be
held.
To
reset
the
peak
held
on
the
meter,
just
press
this
button.
You
will
find
this
method
of
indicating
the
peak
input
useful
when
you
want
to
know
the
highest
peak
of
a
tape
or
disc,
or
when
you
want
to
know
both
the
highest
peak
as
well
as
the
intermittent
input
levels
during
live
recording.
@cOPY (digital tape copy) switch
Set this switch to ON for digital-to-digital tape copy, with absol ute-
ly no deterioration in signal quality, using a pair of video cassette
recorders and the COPY OUT jack at the rear.
Be
sure
to
set
this
switch
to
OFF
except
during
digital
tape
copy.
With
this
switch
set
at
the
ON
position,
no
signal
is
obtained
at
the
VIDEO
OUT
jack.
See “DIGITAL TAPE COPY” on page 15.
@INPUT selector
LINE: to record through the LINE IN jacks at the rear.
MIC: to record through the MIC jacks.
@ BATT (battery) CHECK button
While
this
button
is
kept
depressed,
the
upper
meter
shows
the
bat-
tery pack condition.
@ MIC jacks (phone jacks)
Any low-impedance microphone equipped with a phone plug may
be
used.
If
your
microphone
is
equipped
with
a
mini
plug,
you
will
need a plug adaptor.

REAR PANEL
VIDEO IN jack
VIDEO OUT jack
LINE OUT jacks
LINE IN jacks DC IN 12V (dc input) connector
RES (resolution) selector
Selects the resolution for recording.
14 BIT: for recording in accordance with the technical specifica-
tions of the Electronic Industries Association of Japan (EIAJ)
COPY OUT (tape copy output) jack which has adopted the 14-bit linear quantization format.
To
perform
digital-to-digital
tape
copy,
connect
this
jack
with
the
Set
the
selector
to
this
position
when
the
tape
recorded
with
video
input
jack
of
the
video
cassette
recorder
for
recording
so
that
this
unit
is
to
be
played
back
using
another
PCM
digital
audio
when
the
COPY
switch
is
set
to
ON,
playback
signals
in
which
er-
processor
which
conforms
to
the
14-bit
quantization
format
of
rors
are
corrected
and/or
concealed
are
obtained.
the
EIAJ.
Be
sure
not
to
use
this
jack
except
during
digital
tape
copy.
Normal
16
BIT:
for
recording
and
playing
back
using
this
unit
with
a
wider
recording
and
playback
cannot
be
performed
using
this
jack.
dynamic
range
and
less
distortion.
Normally set the selector to this position.
During playback, it is not necessary to select the position of this
selector, since the 14-bit or 16-bit format used for recording is
automatically selected.
For detailed information, refer to page 24.
AC POWER ADAPTOR AC-700 (SUPPLIED)
AC power cord
CHARGE button and indicator DC OUT cord
Press to start charging the battery pack.
The indicator illuminates during charging.
POWER switch
Set this switch to ON to supply ac (mains) power to the unit. Set it
to OFF to cut the ac power completely.
ON/STANDBY switch and indicator
Depress to turn on the unit after setting the POWER switch to ON.
The built-in indicator will light up. Press the switch again so that
the unit is in the standby mode. The indicator will go off.
10

PREPARATION
For
detailed
information
about
the
operation
of
the
video
cassette
recorder,
refer
to
its
instruction
manual.
RES switch (at the rear): Normally set to “16 BIT”.
MUTING switch: ON COPY switch: OFF
PCM recording switch: PCM \
Video cassette recorder
Mo, selector: LINE/PCM
{
|
\
\
i
|
|
Important points to remember ... : oe ws
@The COPY switch should be used only for digital -to- digital:
tape copy.
For normal recording and playback, be sure to set the COPY
switch to OFF, :
When the switch is set to ON, recording cannot be made ane.
ae reproduced sound may be somewhat distorted. eet :
@ The pause function of the video cassette recorder is conven:
ient for more accurate start of recording and to stop momentari-
ly during playback. However, the tape may be damaged if it is
stopped for an extended period of time. We recommend that the
pause function be used only when absolutely necessary:
Note that during the pause mode, the muting function. of the
unit may not operate well with some video, cassette fecordersy,
and the reproduced sound may be enol - :

RECORDING
For detailed information about the operation of the video cassette
recorder, refer to its instruction manual
Follow the numbered sequence.
Press the ON switch (ON).
Turn on the video cassette recorder.
Video cassette
recorder
2 Insert a video cassette.
Set the video cassette recorder
to the recording mode.
(While holding the record button
depressed, press the play button.)
Recording will begin.
Set the video cassette recorder
to the record monitoring mode.
(Press the record button,
or press the record and pause
buttons simultaneously.)
Select the program source
to be recorded.
MIC: for recording through
the MIC jacks.
LINE: for recording a program
source connected to the
LINE IN jacks at the rear.
Important
pointa
t
to
remember,
Sere
ete
@
Be
sure
to
connect
both
the
VIDEO
IN
and
VIDEO
OUT
jacks
to
‘the.video cassette recorder. If the VIDEO IN jack of this unit is =:
“not connected: ‘to- the video: output of the video cassette ~”
recorder, recording is possible ‘but® you cannot monitor the”
. ,fecording, and the peak program meters will not deflect. ae
; details, ans to oe ) peak program meters.’ on. n page 24).
12
Play the program source and
adjust the recording level.
DOOD ECUGUEL GN
-<dB oo 50 40 30 20
SL
r
OVER
03 i
:
Yo
Adjust the REC LEVEL controls so that the red OVER
indicators on the peak program meters do not
illuminate at the highest signal level
(For details, refer to “Recording jevel adjustment”
on page 13.)
@ Video cassettes incorporate a safety tab, just as do audio
cassettes. If the tab has been removed, the record moce does
not function when the record button is pressed. To record on a’
cassette which has had the safety tab removed, simply cover
the slot with a piece of plastic tape. (For details, refer to the in-
‘Struction manual supplied with the video cassette recorder.)

RECORDING LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
The PGM recording system has no reference level, but an absolute
maximum value of 0 dB. If all the input signals are recorded under
0 dB, the PCM-F1 assures equal characteristics at any input level.
This is why the peak program meters of this unit have no plus in-
dication.
It must be noted that the peak program meters show the pre-
emphasized input signal levels. See the diagram below. For this
reason, it is important to adjust the recording jevel so that there will
be no clipping over 0 dB. (For details on emphasis and peak pro-
gram meters, refer to page 24.)
Pre-emphasis (recording) |!
Ti = 50 psec a [| Hl
+10 14
+5
0 1
-5 +
~10
Response in dB ,
I LUE De-emphasis (playback) |;
100 500 1k 5k 10k 20k
Frequency in Hz
Adjust
the
recording
level
with
the
REC
LEVEL
controls
so
that
the
peak
program
meters
do
not
deflect
over
0
dB.
The
red
illumination
of
the
OVER
indicators
warns
of
an
overload
during
recording.
If
the
indicators
illuminate
frequently,
the
recording
level
setting
is
too
high,
and
this
will
result
in
overloaded
and
distorted
recording.
Intermittent
illumination
presents
no
problem.
If
the
recording
level
setting
is
too
low,
the
recording
will
be
noisy.
The
correct
recording
level
setting
depends
upon
the
program
source
to
be
recorded.
Generally,
adjust
the
level
to
about
—15
dB.
RECORD MUTING
By
using
the
REC
MUTE
button
during
recording,
you
can
provide
an
interspacing
in
the
recording,
eliminating
unwanted
program
material
such
as
commercials.
While the record muting is operating, the incoming signal is not
recorded
on
the
tape
but
it
continues
to
register
on
the
meters
and
feed to the monitor so that you know exactly what is going on.
To insert a blank
Hold
down
the
REC
MUTE
button
for
as
long
as
you
want
the
blank
segment
on
the
tape
to
be.
When
you
release
the
button,
the
recording
will
resume.
REC MUTE
Keep depressed for as long as
you want the blank segment
on the tape to be.
13

PLAYBACK
For
detailed
information
about
the
operation
of
the
video
cassette
recorder,
refer
to
its
instruction
manual.
Follow the numbered sequence.
Press the ON switch (ON).
Turn on the video cassette
recorder and amplifier.
recorder
; Amplifier
i= a
3 Turn down
the volume.
Press the TAPE switch, |
or set the tape monitor |
switch to TAPE, \G& Adjust the volume
to your preference.
An important point to remember
In the PCM system, a wider dynamic range is achieved than that
of the conventional analog system, and the peaks of high level
inputs are recorded with high-fidelity. In addition, the noise level
is very low.
ADJUSTING THE TRACKING OF THE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
When a video tape recorded on another video cassette recorder is
played back, dropouts may occur due to the mistracking of the
video heads. To obtain the optimum reproduced sound, adjust the
tracking of the video cassette recorder as follows.
1 Press the METER selector. The TRACKING indicator will light
up, and the lower meter will change to a tracking meter.
2 Insert the recorded video cassette and set the video cassette
recorder to the playback mode. After the MUTE indicator goes
off, turn the tracking control of the video cassette recorder,
observing the lower meter of this unit. Adjust the tracking con-
trol so that the rightmost LED within the adjustable range il-
luminates.
reer
iM
!
Itt
I!
I!
|
Loe)
TRACKING/LEVEL
UP
ALUOEEODEUEULT
UTE
1)
Comte
t S—= paca)
Righimost LED within the adjustable range
For details on the tracking adjustment, refer to the instruction
manual supplied with the video cassette recorder.
14
Video cassette
2 Insert a recorded video cassette.
Set the video cassette recorder
to the playback mode.
(Press the play button.)
Playback wili begin.
lf you turn up the volume inadvertently while listening to a por-
tion of the tape where no audio signals or very low level inputs
are recorded, the speakers may be damaged when the portion of
the tape with peak levels is played back.
HOW TO USE THE MUTING SWITCH
Normally set the MUTING switch to ON. If the video cassette
recorder is not transporting tape at the proper playback speed (for
example, when the tape first begins to move, or during variable-
speed playback, or during pause), or if many dropouts occur, or ifa
tape on which a signal other than the PCM signal is ecorded is
played back, the muting circuit will activate.
If the muting circuit activates so often that the reproduced sound is
frequently cut off, adjust the tracking control of the video cassette
recorder, then set the MUTING switch to OFF. Now you can enjoy
the reproduced sound without interruption, though it will be
somewhat noisy. If the tape has been badly damaged (for example,
if it has folds in it), the sound may be muted even if the MUTING
switch is set to OFF.
MUTING
OF
PUTUUE TD UEU EY
% 03 1 10
[ul
25 50 ON
g wm SmuTe |[—= empHasis. — [=
au

DIGITAL TAPE COPY
Using the COPY OUT jack of this unit and a pair of video cassette
recorders, youcan make digital-to-digital tape copy with absolutely
no deterioration in signal quality.
CONNECTION
oe Signal flow
Video connecting cords with a BNC-type
plug and a phono plug (supplied) SS
to video output (VIDEO OUT)
Video cassette recorder for playback
POWER switch
to a wall outlet
RES selector: Normally set to “16 BIT”.
When making a digital tape copy which is to be
played back with another PCM digital audio processor
which conforms to the 14-bit quantization format of the
4 to video input (VIDEO IN)
Video cassette recorder for recording
OPERATING PROCEDURE
1
2
&
Turn on the unit and video cassette recorders.
Insert a recorded tape into the video cassette recorder for
playback and a blank tape into the video cassette recorder for
recording.
Set the COPY switch of the PCM-F1 to ON.
Start the playback of the video cassette recorder for playback
and the recording of the video cassette recorder for recording.
Copying will begin.
After the tape copy has been completed, be sure to set the COPY
switch to OFF.
Important points to remember
@The reproduced sound being monitored through the head-
phones or speakers with the COPY switch set to ON may be
somewhat more distorted than when played back and monitored
with the switch set to OFF. However, the tape will be copied with
no deterioration in signal quality. :
@No recording level adjustment is necessary when making a
digital-to-digital tape copy. .
@A tape on which the tape copy prohibiting code has been
recorded cannot be duplicated. When such a tape is played
back, the COPY PROHIBITING indicator will light up.
@ Be sure to set the COPY switch to ON for digital tape copy.
Digital-to-digital tape copy cannot be performed with the COPY
switch set to OFF.
Do not move the COPY switch during tape copy or during nomal
recording and playback.
15

TIMER-ACTIVATED RECORDING
By connecting any commercially available timer, recording can be
made automatically even when you are not at home. For connec-
tion with the Sony SL-F1 series video cassette recorder, use the
supplied VMC-110C video connecting cord which is equipped with a
timer recording switch.
TIMER-ACTIVATED RECORDING WITH THE SONY SL-F1 SERIES VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
Connection
Video connecting cord
VMC-110C (supplied)
Marked “VIDEO IN”
to ACCESSORY
CONNECTOR
AMET ELIE
AC
power
adaptor
Video
cassette
recorder
AC-F1 series SL-F1 series
to switched ac outlets
to
a
wall
outlet
Timer
¢
—_
Jon(___las
enennvessen
<—
Recording procedure
TIMER REC switch: Set to OFF when making connection.
Marked “VIDEO OUT”
to VIDEO OUT
to a switched ac
outlet *
to VIDEO IN
Amplifier
AC power adaptor
AC-700 (supplied)
*if
the
amplifier
has
no
switched
ac
outlets,
connect
to
the
switched
outlets
of
the
timer.
Set the function switch of
Set the INPUT Set the timer so the amplifier to TUNER and
4 Insert a video cassette.
AC-F1 series SL-F1 series
Set the TIMER REC switch
to ON.
Set the timer for the desired time. 7
Make sure that power to the
‘Turn the POWER (ON) switches of the equipment to be operated to ON.”
(The timer will turn.all the connected equipment on.and off.)
selector to LINE.
Adjust the
recording level.
that power is tune in the station which
supplied to the will broadcast the program
connected
equipment. ier all to record on the
Ce eee
AC-700 (supplied)
Set the turn-on and
connected equipment is cut off. turn-off times.
' Be sure to remove the battery packs from the PCM-F1 and the video cassette recorder.
After the timer-activated recording has been completed...
Be sure to first turn off the video cassette recorder, then set the
TIMER REC switch of the VMC-110C to OFF.
Do not keep the TIMER REC switch at ON after the timer-activated
recording has been completed. If it is kept at ON, the video
cassette recorder may be set to the record mode when the recorder
is turned on again and the recorded tape may be erased.
Note
Be sure to set the TIMER REC switch of the VMC-110C to OFF ex-
cept when making a timer-activated recording. Also make sure that
the switch is set to OFF when making connections.
To interrupt a timer-activated recording
To interrupt a timer-activated recording, or when the recorder has
been accidentally set to the record mode, turn off the recorder, then
set the TIMER REC switch of the VMC-110C to OFF.

TIMER-ACTIVATED
RECORDING
WITH
A
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
OTHER
THAN
THE
SONY
SL-F1
SERIES
Use
a
video
cassette
recorder
with
a
timer-standby
function.
Before
making
a
timer-activated
recording,
make
sure
that
your
video
cassette
recorder
can
be
activated
by
a
timer
by
referring
to
the
instruction
manual
supplied
with
the
video
cassette
recorder
or
by making test recordings.
PCM
recording
switch:
PCM
.
Set
the
POWER
(ON)
switches
of
the
equipment
to
be
operated
to
ON.
(The
timer
will
turn
all
the
connected-equipment
on
and
off)
Be
sure
to
remove
the
battery
pack
from
the
PCM-F1..
Input selector: LINE/PCM
Video cassette recorder
with a built-in timer
ema ee
to a switched ac outlet
(or to a switched outlet of the timer)
AC-700 (supplied)
to
a
wall
outlet
to
a
switched
ac
outlet
Recording procedure is the same as that with the Sony SL-F1 series
recorder and the supplied VMC-110C, except that the video casset-
te recorder is set to the timer-recording standby mode instead of
the TIMER REC switch of the VMC-110C being set to ON.
Be sure to set the turn-on time of the timer and that of the built-in
timer of the recorder to the same time.
For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with each unit.
7

MORE ABOUT SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS FOR RECORDING USING THREE OR MORE MICROPHONES
aie AC power adaptor AC-700 (supplied)
= ——_—
Se ee ree ae
LETH? 2
Sars SCO :
POWER switch
to a wall outlet
aN Video connecting cords with a BNC-type
plug and a phono plug (supplied)
Audio connecting cords =f} |
» N,
RK-112 (supplied) HH
Video cassette recorder
(i ay
Microphones
“Pe
to a wall outlet
r/
ny
ee,
PCM recording switch: PCM/LINE
— Amplifier
~, ne, TAPE RECORDER 1
TAPE mREC OUT Kk
= L AS
MIC MIC § MIC § MIC
—
Speaker systen
LINE IN
LINE
OUT
to
a
wall
outlet
to a wall outlet
Stereo microphone amplifier
(such as the Sony MX-1000)
18

CONNECTION
WITH
THE
SONY
SL-F1
SERIES
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
FOR
INDOOR
USE
PCM-F1 AC power adaptor AC-700 (supplied)
SS
[
=
LINE
#
VIDEO
=
QL
IN
|
OUT
3
mi
j
RAN
SSS
>
NY
POWER switch
to a wall outlet
‘ Marked “VIDEO OUT” ~~
Marked “VIDEO IN” *
AC power adaptor AC-F1 series
Video
cassette
recorder
SL-F1
series
Audio connecting cords
RK-112 (supplied)
POWER switch
TIMER REC switch:
Normally set to OFF.
Amplifier
ued TAPE RECORDER 1 a
TAPE gg REC OUT
ae,
Video connecting cord to a wall outlet
VMC-110C (supplied)
Speaker system
to a wall outlet
49

CONNECTION
WITH
THE
SONY
SL-F1
SERIES
RECORDER
AND
THE
SONY
TT-F1
SERIES
TUNER
TIMER
UNIT
jae
POWER
switch
RES selector
to a wall outlet
Audio connecting cords RK-112 ——>
(supplied)
{<-->
Video
connecting
cords
with
a
BNC-type
plug and a phono plug (supplied)
INPUT SELECT switch:
LINE/PCM
ee
sidpe
coueetle
SL-Fi
series
rs
a
-
SS==
———
==
ACCESSORY
CONNECTOR
Ni
Tuner timer unit TT-F1 series
PCM switch:
PCM (left position)
to a wall outlet
Amplifier
TAPE RECORDER 1
Speaker system
to a wall outlet
20