Sony DVMC-DA2 User manual

3-868-211-11 (1)
©1999 Sony Corporation
DVMC-DA2
Media Converter
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly, and retain it for the future reference.
Mode d’emploi
Lisez attentivement ce mode d’emploi avant d’utiliser
cet appareil et conservez-le pour toute référence
ultérieure.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial number are located on the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to this number whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DVMC-DA2
Serial No. .
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FR

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Safety Information
WARNING
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose your Sony Media Converter to rain
or moisture.
• To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet.
• The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
i.LINK is a name referring to IEEE 1394-
1995 specification and its expansions.
i.LINK and i.LINK logo are trademarks.
All other trademarks are trademarks of
their respective owners.
For customers in CANADA
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DVMC-DA2
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park
Ridge, NJ07656 USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6970
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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Table of contents
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Overview 4
Checking the supplied parts and
accessories 6
Before using the media converter 7
Notes on the connections 7
Using with an analog video unit and a
digital video unit 8
Connecting an analog video unit and a
DV unit via the media converter 8
Converting analog video to digital video 9
Converting digital video to analog video 10
Viewing digital video on your TV 11
Connecting a DV unit and a TV via the
media converter 11
Viewing digital video on your TV 12
Playing back the audio while changing
the mixing rate 12
Using with an analog video unit and a
PC 13
Connecting a PC and an analog video unit
via the media converter 13
Capturing images from an analog video
unit using a PC 14
Recording images from a PC to analog
video 15
Precautions 16
Specifications 18
Troubleshooting 19
Technical information 21
Signal flows 21
Output/input of analog video signals 22
Copyright precautions 22
DV recording format 23
12-bit/16-bit audio output modes 24
LANC connector 24
Locating the parts and controls 25

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Overview
The DVMC-DA2 is a media converter unit which converts analog video
signals to digital video signals and vice versa.
Converting pictures and sound from 8 mm/VHS format to
DV format and vice versa (pages 8 - 10)
You can convert analog video on Hi8, 8 mm, or VHS format cassettes to
digital video (DV) by connecting both analog and digital video units
via the media converter. Component video and MPEG data are not
compatible.
Since pictures and sound are recorded on the DV unit in digital format,
little or no picture and sound quality are lost.
You can also convert digital video to analog video.
Note
You cannot record video which includes copyright protection signals. (pages 22-
23)
Viewing pictures from the DV unit (page 11 - 12)
You can enjoy high quality digital video when you connect a DV unit to
a TV via the media converter using the DV connecting cable.
In this case, you do not have to change the connection between your TV
and the other analog video unit.
DigitalAnalog
8 mm/VHS Digital video

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Capturing images from an analog video unit using a PC
(page 13-15)
You can capture images from an analog video unit connected to your
PC via the media converter using the DV (i.LINK) connector.
You can operate the analog video unit from the PC by connecting to the
LANC (Local Application Control Bus System) connectors of the media
converter and the analog video unit. (Compatible software is required
for respective operations in the PC.)
In this case, you can edit a movie or add titles using your PC. You can
also print out the captured images using your PC printer instead of a
video printer.
Selecting the audio mode when recording to the DV unit
(page 9)
You can add messages or background music after recording.
When you record to the DV unit from an analog video unit, you can
select 16-bit audio mode for higher quality, or 12-bit audio mode for
adding messages or background music (post sound recording).
Listening to the audio with the desired mixing rate (page 12)
When playing back video recorded in 12-bit audio mode on a DV unit
via the media converter, you can listen to: the recorded message and/or
background music only (post sound recording), the original audio, or
the combined audio of both tracks with the desired mixing rate (5
steps).
Original sound
+
Added sound
Original sound

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Checking the supplied
parts and accessories
Check to make sure you have received the following
items in the carton.
If something is missing, contact your Sony dealer or
service facility.
AC power adapter (AC-MZ60A)
DV connecting cable
AV connecting cable
S VIDEO connecting cable
LANC connecting cable
Operating instructions
Warranty card
Important safeguard

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Before using the
media converter
Notes on the connections
• Connect the AC power adapter (supplied) to the DC
IN 6V connector on the unit. Do not connect the
power source until all other connections are
complete.
• If you connect your TV to a VCR via the media
converter, you can watch VCR pictures whenever
the media converter is not turned on (with the AC
power adapter connected).
• Be sure to insert the connecting cable squarely into
the connector/jack to avoid malfunctions.
• Keep metal objects away from the connector pins to
avoid short circuits.
• If your PC has a 6-pin i.LINK (DV) connector, the
converting cable (4-pin˜6-pin) VMC-IL4615,
IL4635 (not supplied) is required.
If your analog video unit or TV has an S VIDEO
input/output connector
For higher picture quality, use the supplied S VIDEO
connecting cable to connect to the S VIDEO IN/OUT
connector of the media converter rather than the
VIDEO IN/OUT connector.

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AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO
DV
DV IN/OUT
DC IN 6V
Connecting an analog video unit and
a DV unit via the media converter
Example: Converting analog video to digital video
to Audio/video output
to S VIDEO outputto DV input/output
Audio L (white)
Audio R (red)
Video (yellow)
S VIDEO connecting cable
(supplied)
AV connecting cable (supplied)
DV connecting cable
(supplied)
: Signal flow
to AC outlet
AC power
adapter
(supplied)
Using with an analog video unit
and a digital video unit

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If you want to convert digital video to analog
video
Make the connection as follows:
• Connect the DV output connector of the DV unit to
the DV IN/OUT connector of the media converter
using the supplied DV connecting cable.
• Connect the input connectors of the analog video
unit to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors of the
media converter using the supplied a AV connecting
cable.
Converting analog video to digital
video
You can convert and record pictures and sound from
an analog video unit to a DV unit by connecting both
units via the media converter.
1Press POWER to turn on the media converter.
2Press ANALOG IN.
The key indicator lights up.
3Select the audio mode.
Each time you press and hold ANALOG IN for a
few seconds, the audio mode changes as follows.
16-bit mode (high quality sound): The key
indicator lights up in red.
12-bit mode (post sound recording): The key
indicator lights up in green.
4Pause playback on the analog video unit slightly
ahead of the point from which you want to start
recording.
5Pause recording on the DV unit at the point from
which you want to start recording.
For details on how to record, refer to the
instruction manual of your DV unit.
(If you use the SONY DCR-PC1/PC7/PC10, the
remote controller is necessary for recording
operations.)
6Start playback on the analog video unit, then start
recording on the DV unit.
The picture and sound played back on the analog
video unit are recorded on the DV unit.
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Note
Depending on the
condition of the analog
video signal input to the
media converter, some
DV units may not output
the analog video signal
correctly when the digital
video signal is output
from the media converter.
The video recorded on the
DV unit is not affected.
When previewing a
recorded VIDEO ,we
recommend connecting
the input connector of the
TV to the VIDEO OUT or
S VIDEO OUT of the
media converter.

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Converting digital video to analog
video
You can convert and record pictures and sound from a
DV unit to an analog video unit by connecting both
units via the media converter.
For the connection, refer to “If you want to convert
digital video to analog video” on page 9.
1Press POWER to turn on the media converter.
2Press DV IN.
The key indicator lights up.
3Pause playback on the DV unit slightly ahead of
the point from which you want to start recording.
4Pause recording on the analog video unit at the
point from which you want to start recording.
5Start playback on the DV unit, then start recording
on the analog video unit.
The picture and sound played back on the DV unit
are recorded on the analog video unit.
Using with an analog video unit and a digital video unit (continued)