Sony PCM-2000 User manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
Ist Edition (Revised 3)
Serial No. 10001 and Higher

For the customers in the U.S.A.
Warning—This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions manual, may
cause interference to radio communications. It has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of
FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when operated in a
commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause interference in which
case the user at his own expense will be required to take
whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference.
Important-To insure that the complete system (including
this peripheral) is capable of complying with the FCC
requirements, it is recommended that the user make sure
that the individual equipment of the complete system has
a label with one of the following statements.
“This equipment has been tested with a Class A
Computing Device and has been found to comply with
Part 15 of FCC Rules.”
-or-
“This equipment complies with the requirements in Part
15 of FCC Rules for a Class A Computing Device.”
-or equivalent.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual
must be used with this equipment in order to comply
with the limits for a computing device pursuant to
Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules.
For the customers in Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class A limits for radio
noise emissions set out in Radio Interference
Regulations.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes Classe A pour bruits
radioélectriques, spécifiés dans le Réglement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique.

The PCM-2000 is a portable digital audio recorder designed in compliance with the
DAT (digital audio tape recorder) format.
With this unit, recording as well as playback in connection with professional digital
audio equipment is possible, enabling the DAT cassette recorder to be used in
professional fields.
A DAT format tape recorder
DAT track format
Excellent sound quality
The DAT recorder digitizes the audio signal and then records it. Thus, compared: with
a conventional analog tape recorder, tape-to-tape dubbing is possible with no
deterioration in sound quality.
Smaller cassette
Developed exclusively for DAT, the cassette is half the size of conventional analog
compact cassettes (73x 54x 10.5mm, tape width 3.81mm). Two hours of continuous
recording and playback are possible.
High-speed search with the sub codes
In addition to the PCM area for recording audio signals, a DAT tape includes a sub
code area.
Three kinds of sub codes (start ID, program number, skip ID) can be written in the sub
code area. The start ID and program number let you locate a particular portion of the
tape quickly. The skip ID allows you to skip an unwanted portion during playback.
Tape motion
Optional! track II (LTC)
- Main track to optional track guard
20°
Reference edge of tape
A: Tape width C: Optional track I (CTL)
W: Effective recording width D: Optional track II (LTC)
L: Track length 6: Track angle
P: Track pitch a: Head gap azimuth angle
B: PCM center
1 (E)

Usable for both analog and digital audio systems
Utilizing the built-in 16-bit A/D and D/A converters for inputs and outputs, analog audio
signals can be directly input to the unit for digital recording/playback. The A/D and
D/A converter is equipped with a double oversampling digital filter.
Multiple power sources
An NP-1A or NP-1 battery pack, or an AC-500 AC power adaptor can be used.
Connection with digital audio equipment
Selectable sampling frequency
When recording analog signals, the following sampling frequencies can be selected
from among 48kHz, 44.1kKHz and 44.056kHz. During playback, these four sampling
frequencies are available: 48kHz, 44.1kHz, 44.056kHz and 32kHz.
When recording digital signals, the sampling frequencies can be selected
automatically according to the input signals.
Time code input/output
With an external time code generator/reader connected, recording and playing back of
longitudinal time code is possible on the DAT recorder.
Synchronized operation with other equipment
With the word sync signal input from other equipment, the recorder can be operated
in synchronization with it.
2 (E)

The unit operates on the following power sources.
¢ Sony NP-1A or NP-1 rechargeable battery pack
e Sony AC-500 AC power adaptor
¢ Commercially available DC power source
(operating voltage: 12 to 15V, more than 5A)
2-1-1. Rechargeable Battery Pack
A fully-charged battery pack provides power for approximately 1.5 hours of continuous
recording of a PCM-2000 recorder.
Charging
Before operating, always charge the battery pack using the BC-1WA battery charger.
The charging period is approximately 1 hour at normal temperature.
For details on charging, refer to the instruction manual of the BC-1WA.
Battery installation
NP-1A or NP-1
Ejection tab
1 POWER switch
1 Make sure that the POWER switch is set to OFF.
2 Insert the battery pack.
To remove the battery pack
Slide the battery pack ejection tab in the direction of the arrow.
3 (E)
WEILIVTHIT

To check battery condition
Press BATT CHECK button.
The level meter on the display indicates the approximate battery voltage.
Battery voltage
Approx. 11.5V to 16V
More than approx. 16V
Notes on battery pack
¢ When the unit is to be stored, remove the battery pack
from the battery compartment. If the battery pack is left
installed, the power will drain, even if the POWER switch
is set to OFF.
¢ Use a fully-charged battery pack. If a battery pack not
fully-charged is used, the battery voltage may suddenly
go down.
On battery life and charging time
The continuous operating time and charging time vary
according to the conditions such as temperature. They
vary also according to whether a microphone is connected
to the recorder or not. Use a fully-charged battery pack.
10 1 12 13 14 15 16 Vv BAT
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Less than approx. 11.5V | The BATT indicator starts blinking slowly. Approximately
two seconds after 10.5V is reached, the recorder stops.
(BATT and CAUTION indicators appear in the display.) No
operation except tape ejection functions. *
high.
4 (E)
Normal operable range
OVER indicator appears, indicating the voltage is too
Battery voltage indication
Battery condition
Replacing the battery pack during operation
Before replacing the battery pack, connect the AC-500 AC
power adaptor or another external power source to the DC
IN 12V on the left side panel. The recorder will operate
without interruption, even when the battery pack is
removed from the recorder.
When the AC power adaptor is connected while the
battery pack is installed
Power is automatically supplied from the one with the
higher voltage.
* Battery voltage may be increased to more than 11.5V
temporarily. However, no operation except tape ejection
will function. If this occurs, turn off the power. Change
the battery pack, or connect a DC power source with the
appropriate operating voitage range.

2-1-2. Other Power Sources
AC power
Connect the AC-500 AC power adaptor as follows.
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to an
AC power source
t
AC-500
XLR-4
connector DC IN 12V
POWER switch
> ON
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For details, refer to the instruction manual of the AC-500.
DC power
Note on DC power source
Connect
a
DC
power
source
with
a
power
supply
voltage ranging
from
12V
to
15V
(more
than
5A)
to
the
DC
IN
12V connector
(XLR, 4pin)
of
the
recorder.
Do not use a DC power source with an electric current of less than 5A. Battery
voltage of the output will be decreased temporarily when the recorder loads a tape or
starts playback which may cause malfunction.
Pin assignment of the XLR-4 type connector
Be sure to operate the recorder on a power source with
an operating voltage ranging from 12 to 15V. Avoid
operating it at voltage higher than approx. 16V (OVER
indicator appears), as this may cause malfunction of the
recorder.
To monitor the power voltage supplied with the external
power source, press the BATT CHECK key.
DC IN 12V
5 (E)
HUTTE

2-1-3. Power Supply of the Microphone
A condensor microphone can be powered with the recorder.
According to the microphone to be used, set the MIC POWER selector to suit the
power requirements of the microphone type being used.
Do not change the selector setting while the microphone is connected to the recorder.
Type of microphone | MIC. POWER selector setting
(External power
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(External power
supply)
48P
supply)
12P
12T
AB feed power
MIC POWER
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12T 12P OFF 48P
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Notes on connection
e Before making any connections, be sure to turn the power of all equipment off.
¢ For details on connection and operation of each connected piece of equipment,
refer to the operation manual furnished with it.
2-2-1. Digital Audio Connection
When the digital inputs/outputs of the PCM-2000 recorder are connected to the
following equipment, input signals from the equipment can be recorded with the DAT
recorder and the playback sound of the DAT recorder is output to them.
¢ PCM-3402 digital audio recorder (DASH format)
© PCM-2500 digital audio recorder (DAT format)
¢ PCM-1630 digtial audio processor (with DABK-1631)
Va
PCM3402/2500/1630 + DABK-1631
(AES/EBU)
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Connecting cable for digital signals
Use optional Sony digital connecting cables, EDC-3C (8m, 9 feet 10 inches), EDC-10C
(10m, 32 feet 10 inches), EDC-30C (30m, 98 feet 4 inches).
Selecting the input
According to the connection, match the input selectors of
the PCM-2000 and the other equipment connected with it. parties ate
Pin assignment of the XLR type connectors
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2-2-2. Analog Audio Connections
Microphone connection
Microphone
8 (E)
MIC/LINE
Pin assignment of the XLR type connector
MIC/LINE