Sony PCM-7040 User manual

DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER
PCM-7040
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 1)
Serial No. 20001 and Higher (UC)
Serial No. 50001 and Higher (CED)

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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.
For the customers in the USA
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
You 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 rules.
WARNING (For the customers in the United
Kingdom)
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green-and-yellow: Earth
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 terminals in your plug proceed
as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol Y or
coloured green or green-and-yellow.
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 marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
VORSICHT
Um Feuergefahr und die Gefahr eines elektrischen
Schlages zu vermeiden, darf das Gerät weder Regen
noch Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, darf das
Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur einem Fachmann.
Für Kunden In Deutschland
Dieses Produkt kann im kommerziellen und in
begrenztem Maße auch im industriellen Bereich
eingesetzt werden. Dies ist eine Elnrichtung, welche
die Funk-Entstörung nach Klasse B besitzt.

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Chapter 1 Overview
1-1 Principal Features .......................................... 1-1
1-1-1 General ................................................... 1-1
1-1-2 Features .................................................. 1-1
Chapter 2 Location and Function of
Parts and Controls
2-1 Front Panel...................................................... 2-1
2-2 Display ............................................................. 2-6
2-3 Connector Panel (Rear) ................................. 2-9
Chapter 3 Preparations
3-1 Precautions...................................................... 3-1
3-1-1 Use and Storage ..................................... 3-1
3-1-2 Condensation.......................................... 3-1
3-2 Configuration Examples ................................ 3-2
3-2-1 Precautions on Installation and
Connections............................................ 3-2
3-2-2 Connections............................................ 3-2
3-3 Supplying the Power and Initial Settings..... 3-8
3-3-1 Power Supply ......................................... 3-8
3-3-2 Setting the Clock.................................... 3-8
3-3-3 Selecting the Sampling Frequency......... 3-9
3-3-4 Selecting the Input Signal ...................... 3-9
3-3-5 Selecting the Sync Signal..................... 3-10
3-3-6 Selecting the REMOTE/LOCAL
Setting .................................................. 3-10
3-4 About DAT Cassettes ................................... 3-11
3-4-1 Loading and Unloading Cassettes........ 3-11
3-4-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure............. 3-11
Chapter 4 Recording
4-1 Preparing for Recording
4-1-1 Checking the Initial Settings.................. 4-1
4-1-2 Selecting the Audio Output Signals ....... 4-1
4-1-3 Selecting the Recording Mode............... 4-1
4-1-4 Notes on Time Code .............................. 4-3
4-2 Recording Procedure ..................................... 4-4
4-2-1 Recording the Audio Signals ................. 4-4
4-2-2 Recording the Time Code ...................... 4-7
4-2-3 Recording the User Bit........................... 4-9
4-2-4 Writing and Erasing
Start ID/Skip ID/ End ID ..................... 4-10
4-2-5 Writing/Renumbering
the Program Number............................ 4-11
Chapter 5 Playback
5-1 Playback .......................................................... 5-1
5-1-1 Playback Procedures .............................. 5-1
5-1-2 Cuing the Tape ....................................... 5-1
5-1-3 Locating Specific Points on a Tape........ 5-2
Chapter 6 Advanced Operations
6-1 Controlling the Playback/Recording Speed. 6-1
6-1-1 Controlling the Playback Speed
—Variable-Speed Playback ................... 6-1
6-1-2 Controlling the Recording Speed
—Variable-Speed Recording ................. 6-2
6-2 Other Advanced Operations ......................... 6-4
6-2-1 Outputting Playback Signals Immediately
after Pressing the PLAY Key—Memory
Start Function......................................... 6-4
6-2-2 Eliminating Noise—Spot Erase ............. 6-6
6-2-3 Time Code Synchronized Operation with
Other Equipment—Chase Synchronized
Operation................................................ 6-7
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Chapter 7 Menu Operations
7-1 About the Menus ............................................ 7-1
7-1-1 General Description of the Menus ......... 7-1
7-1-2 Setting the Display and Settings to the
Default Values........................................ 7-2
7-1-3 Setting/Recalling the Setup Menu ......... 7-2
7-2 DISPLAY Key Menu Operations ................. 7-4
7-2-1 DISPLAY Key Menu Operation............ 7-4
7-2-2 DISPLAY Key Menu............................. 7-4
7-2-3 DISPLAY Key Menu List ..................... 7-4
7-3 Dial Menu Operations.................................... 7-5
7-3-1 Preset Menu Operations ......................... 7-5
7-3-2 Display Menu Operations ...................... 7-5
7-3-3 Setup Menu Operations.......................... 7-5
7-3-4 Dial Menu .............................................. 7-6
7-3-5 Dial Menu Lists...................................... 7-7
Chapter 8 Application Systems
8-1 General Information about the Editing
Systems ............................................................ 8-1
8-2 Systems with Editing Capability and Their
Applications .................................................... 8-1
8-2-1 Editing Under the Control of BVE-9100/
9000/2000/910/900/600 Video Editor ... 8-1
8-2-2 Editing between this Unit and Digital/
Analog VTR........................................... 8-5
Chapter 9 Warning Indicators and
Error Messages
9-1 Warning Indicators ........................................ 9-1
9-1-1 Warning Indicator Lamps ...................... 9-1
9-2 Error Messages............................................... 9-2
9-2-1 Error Levels............................................ 9-2
9-2-2 Error Codes ............................................ 9-3
9-2-3 Displaying the Error Correction
Code List................................................ 9-4
9-3 Warnings by Flashing Indicators.................. 9-5
9-4 Operating Error Warnings ........................... 9-6
Appendix
Specifications......................................................... A-1
Index ........................................................................I-1

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Chapter 1 Overview 1-1
1-1 Principal Features
This unit is a digital audio recorder conforming to the
DAT (digital audio tape) format. It has a wide range
of functions designed to meet the requirements of
applications at TV/radio broadcasting stations and
production houses.
Chapter 1 Overview
1-1-1 General Compatibility with consumer DAT recorders
Since the basic tape format is identical with that of
consumer DAT recorders, the basic functions of the
unit are compatible with those of all consumer DAT
recorders.
ID function
This unit has an ID code function peculiar to DATs.
The use of a Start ID, for example, makes it possible to
carry out a high-speed search operation.
Variable-speed playback/recording
You can vary the playback speed arbitrarily within a
range of ±12.5 percent of normal playback speed.
You can vary the recording speed within a range of
–0.2 to +0.2 percent.
Search functions
This unit offers flexible search functions which
include; time code location, Start-ID location, program
number location, and cuing (search performed while
hearing the playback sound).
Adoption of search dial
This unit has a versatile search dial. You can use it to
perform dial menu operations to set or change the data
to be displayed, to reproduce sound from the sound
memory in jog mode, or to cue the tape to a specific
position.
A wide range of interfaces for remote control
You can use any of the following four types of
interfaces for remote control: a 9-pin serial remote
connector, a 37-pin parallel remote connector, an 8-pin
parallel remote connector, and an optional RS-232C
computer interface connector.
Extensive options to realize diverse applications
Extensive options including digital audio editors are
available so that you can set up a system capable of
realizing a wide range of applications.
1-1-2 Features
Electronic editing
You can carry out automatic electronic editing using
two PCM-7040 units together with the RM-D7300
Digital Audio Editor (optional). You can store the
sound around a selected edit point on the built-in
sound memory. This feature enables you to rehearse
editing by playing back the sound memory (memory
rehearsal), without running the tape, and to set edit
points precisely, resulting in higher efficiency, quality,
and precision.
Chase synchronization function based on time code
This unit can be locked to an external time code. You
can synchronize this unit with video equipment.
Memory start function
The sound memory makes it possible for you to start
hearing sound the instant you press the PLAY key
(memory start). You can also use this function to cue
the tape precisely and easily.
4-head drum
Equipped with a 4-head drum, this unit can monitor
sound being recorded—RAW (Read After Write)
function, as well as perform punch-in and punch-out
recording with cross-fades-RMW (Read Modify
Write) function.
Recording and reproduction of time code
The tape used for this unit has subcode areas where
you can record or read SMPTE/EBU time code.

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Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 2-1
2-1 Front Panel
Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts and Controls
1HEADPHONES level control
Adjusts the sound volume of the stereo headphones
connected to the HEADPHONES jack.
2REMOTE (9P)/LOCAL selector
Set this selector to choose remote or local control of
this unit.
REMOTE: You can control the unit only from the
device connected to the REMOTE (9P) connector on
the connector panel.
LOCAL: You can control the unit using the keys on
the front panel. It is also possible to control the unit
from the equipment connected to the REMOTE (8P)
and REMOTE (37P) connectors as well as the optional
RS-232C connector located on the connector panel.
3POWER switch
ON: Turns on the main power of the unit.
OFF: Turns off the main power of the unit.
4EJECT key
Press to eject the cassette from the cassette
compartment. This key stays lit while the cassette is
being ejected.
5Cassette compartment
Accepts a DAT cassette.
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ON
OFF
REMOTE (9P)
LOCAL
HEADPHONES
MIN MAX
ALARM MUTE PB CONDITION SERVO REC INH
EJECT STANDBY START ID
PREVIOUS NEXT
REW FF PLAY STOP REC
MEMORY
START SYNC
REC
LOCATE VARI
SPEED CHASE ASSEMBLE AUDIO SUB
INSERT
WREITE ERASE
START ID
INPUT
MONITOR
BB
CUE
MARK
MENU
DATA
SET
RECET
REW FWD
DISPLAY
VIDEO
SYNC
EXT
INT
DIGITAL
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SAMPLING
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6Display
Displays information such as time codes, audio signal
levels, and various settings.
See section 2-2 “Display” (page 2-6) for more information.
7DISPLAY select key
Use this key to change the DISPLAY key menu
selection. Every time you press this key, the data
shown in the input/set data display area of the display
changes.
See section 7-2 “DISPLAY key Menu Operations”
(page 7-4) for more information.
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8SYNC signal selector
Selects a synchronizing signal (synchronization mode).
EXT: External synchronization (word sync) mode is
selected. In this mode, the word synchronizing
(sync) signal input to the WORD SYNC INPUT
connector or the digital audio signal (called the D-
I sync signal in this manual) input to the
DIGITAL INPUT connector is used as the
reference signal.
INT: Internal synchronization mode is selected. In
this mode, the internal master clock is used as the
reference signal.
VIDEO: External video synchronization mode is
selected. In this mode, the video synchronizing
(sync) signal input to the REF VIDEO INPUT
connector is used as the reference signal.
If no external synchronizing signal is input while this
selector is set to EXT or VIDEO, the internal master
clock is selected automatically.
9AUDIO INPUT selector
Selects analog or digital audio input signals.
ANALOG: Analog audio input signals are selected.
DIGITAL: Digital audio input signals are selected.
0HEADPHONES jack
Accepts a pair of stereo headphones.
!¡ REW (rewind) key
When pressed, lights and causes the tape to be
rewound rapidly. The position of the tape is displayed
on the display of CH-1.
Leftmost position: the top of the tape (B.O.T.)
Rightmost position: the end of the tape (E.O.T.)
!™ FF (fast forward) key
When pressed, lights and causes the tape to be wound
rapidly. The position of the tape is displayed on the
display of CH-1.
Leftmost position: the top of the tape (B.O.T.)
Rightmost position: the end of the tape (E.O.T.)
!£ PLAY key
When pressed, lights and causes playback to start.
!¢ STOP key
When pressed, lights and causes the running tape to
stop. This key takes priority over all other tape
transport control keys.
!REC (record) key
When pressed together with the PLAY key, lights and
causes recording to start. The PLAY key also stays lit
during recording.
!§ SAMPLING FREQ (frequency) selector
Sets the sampling frequency for recording.
44.1 kHz: The sampling frequency is set to 44.1 kHz.
48 kHz: The sampling frequency is set to 48 kHz.
When using a recorded tape, set the sampling
frequency given by the tape ID.
!¶ ANALOG AUDIO INPUT level controls
Adjust the levels of the analog audio input signals for
channel 1 and channel 2, when the AUDIO INPUT
selector is set to ANALOG. The center position of
each control corresponds to the reference level.
CH-1: Adjusts the level of channel 1.
CH-2: Adjusts the level of channel 2.
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ON
OFF
REMOTE (9P)
LOCAL
HEADPHONES
MIN MAX
ALARM MUTE PB CONDITION SERVO REC INH
EJECT STANDBY START ID
PREVIOUS NEXT
REW FF PLAY STOP REC
MEMORY
START SYNC
REC
LOCATE VARI
SPEED CHASE ASSEMBLE AUDIO SUB
INSERT
WREITE ERASE
START ID
INPUT
MONITOR
BB
CUE
MARK
MENU
DATA
SET
RECET
REW FWD
DISPLAY
VIDEO
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DIGITAL
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SERVO lock indicator (green)
Lights when the servo system is locked or when chase
synchronization is achieved.
REC INH (record inhibit) indicator (yellow)
Lights when a cassette with its hole open (record
inhibit setting) is loaded in the cassette compartment.
@º MEMORY START key and indicator
Used to store the initial portion of sound to be played
back on the built-in sound memory, so that you can
start playing back instantaneously (memory start).
See section 6-2-1 “Outputting Playback Signals
Immediately after Pressing the PLAY key—Memory Start
Function” (page 6-4) for the procedure for making a
memory start.
@¡ SYNC REC key and indicator
When pressed while its light is off, lights and causes
the recording mode to be set to “Sync recording”.
See section 4-1-3 “Selecting the Recording Mode” (page 4-
1) for the procedure.
!• STANDBY key
When pressed while its light is off, lights and causes
the unit to go into the STANDBY ON state (the head
drum rotates while the tape stops). The unit can start
playback more quickly in the STANDBY ON state
than in the STANDBY OFF state. If you leave the
unit in the STANDBY ON state, the state will
automatically go off after about 3 minutes, causing this
key light to go out and the drum to stop rotating. If
you want to enter the STANDBY ON state again,
press the key again.
!ª Warning indicators
ALARM indicator (red)
When an error is detected, this indicator lights and the
corresponding error number appears on the display. If
the error is a serious one, the tape will stop running.
See “When the ALARM Indicator Comes On” (page 9-1)
for more information.
MUTE indicator (red)
Lights if playback is muted due to poor playback
conditions.
PB (playback) CONDITION indicator (yellow)
Lights if the error rate goes high due to poor playback
conditions. If this indicator lights, inspect the tape as
well as the tape transport section of the unit.
Using a dial menu, you can change the conditions
under which this indicator lights.
See section 7-3 “Dial Menu Operations” (page 7-5) for
menu operation.
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@™MARKkey
Has the following functions:
• Setting a locate point
When this key is pressed, the time code currently
displayed in the tape time display area is set as a
locate point and it appears in the input/set data
display area.
• Setting an IN or OUT point
When an IN or OUT point appears in the input/set
data display area and this key is pressed, a locate
point currently set is set as an IN or OUT point.
• Setting a playback starting point when making a
memory start.
• Specifying the recorded portion to be erased on a
tape when performing spot erase
@£ Tape direction lamps
These lamps indicate the direction of the tape running
in CUE mode.
REV ª: Lights green when the tape is run
backward.
: Lights yellow when the tape is temporarily
stopped (pause). After about 1 min., the unit
automatically releases the tape from pause to
prevent damage to the tape.
FWD ·: Lights green when the tape is run forward.
@¢ Search dial
Use this dial for three operations: memory jog, dial
menu setting, and cuing.
@START ID keys
START ID locate keys
Use these keys to run the tape to the next or last Start
ID.
NEXT: Every time this key is pressed, the tape
advances to the next Start ID rapidly. While the
tape is being advanced, the LOCATE indicator
stays lit.
PREVIOUS: Every time this key is pressed, the tape
is rewound to the last Start ID rapidly.
While the tape is being rewound, the LOCATE
indicator stays lit.
START ID WRITE and ERASE keys
Use these keys to write an ID as subcode data or to
erase such an ID.
WRITE: Press this key to write an ID in ASSEMBLE
or INSERT SUB mode. Select the ID to be
written from the setup menu.
ERASE: Press this key to rewind the tape to the last
ID and erase it in INSERT SUB mode. Select the
ID to be erased from the setup menu.
See chapter 7 “Menu operations”.
@§ LOCATE key and indicator
Pressing this key causes the indicator to light and the
tape to run to the position corresponding to the time
code or the program number displayed in the input/set
data display area of the display.
@¶ VARI (variable) SPEED key and indicator
Press this key to enter VARI SPEED playback mode.
When the unit enters VARI SPEED playback mode,
the indicator lights and you can then carry out
variable-speed playback using the search dial to vary
the playback speed. To reset the mode, press this key
again.
@• CHASE (time code chase) key and indicator
Use this key to run a tape, while keeping the off-tape
time code synchronized with the input time code
(chase synchronization). You can set the chase offset
time using the search dial to achieve chase
synchronization with a fixed time difference between
the two time codes. To release chase synchronization,
press the STOP key.
@ª Record mode select keys and indicators
Use these keys to select a record mode. When you
press any of these keys, the unit enters the
corresponding record mode and the corresponding
indicator lights. When none of these indicators are lit,
you cannot record.
ASSEMBLE key and indicator
When this key is pressed, the indicator lights and the
unit goes into ASSEMBLE mode. In ASSEMBLE
mode, you can record audio signals as well as subcode
data (Start ID, time code, etc.)
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INSERT AUDIO key and indicator
When this key is pressed, the indicator lights and the
unit goes into INSERT AUDIO mode. In INSERT
AUDIO mode, you can record only the audio signals
(for insertion) on a tape.
INSERT SUB (subcode) key and indicator
When this key is pressed, the indicator lights and the
unit goes into INSERT SUB mode. In INSERT SUB
mode, you can record only the subcode data (for
insertion) on a tape.
#º INPUT MONITOR key and indicator
Use this key to switch the audio output signal selection
between the playback signal and the input signal
#¡ CUE mode key and indicator
Pressing this key causes the indicator to light and the
search dial go into CUE mode. Turning the search dial
in CUE mode causes the tape speed to vary, according
to the angle and direction of search dial rotation. The
tape speed varies in 7 stages ranging from 1/5 the
normal speed to 16 times the normal speed in either
direction. Since you can listen to the playback sound
while adjusting the tape speed, you can locate (cue) the
tape to a desired position efficiently.
#™ Dial menu keys
Use these four keys (MENU, DATA, SET, and
RESET keys) together with the search dial to set
various modes or to change the information to be
displayed.
See chapter 7 “Menu Operations”.

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2-2 Display
While the unit is on, the display shows information
relevant to the current state of the unit. Refer to this
section as required.
Basic display
TIME CODE
SMPTE
CH-1
CH-2
DF LOCATE POINT
RE–CHASE
FS 148
OVER0-2-4-6-8-10-14-18-22-28-34-42-50-60-
H H H H HF MB
dB
S F%
dB
1234
56
When you turn on the unit, the display will show
initializing information for several seconds. Upon initialization, the basic display showing the factory settings will appear.
The following explains the basic display.
6Sampling frequency indicator
Shows the sampling frequency (44.1 kHz or 48 kHz).
Figures and alphabet shown in the display
Figures and characters (alphabet) appear as shown
below in the tape time display area and input/set data
display area.
*These characters do not appear.
1Level meters
Indicate the audio signal levels.
2Tape time display area
Shows the tape time or error messages. When the tape
time is displayed, type of tape time (time code,
absolute time, or counter time) is also indicated.
3DISPLAY key menu display area
Shows the DISPLAY key menu selection. The initial
selection is “LOCATE POINT”. To change the
selection, use the DISPLAY select key.
4Input/set data display area
Shows the data corresponding to the current DISPLAY
key menu selection.
5Chase mode indicator
Shows the chase mode setting. The unit has been
factory set to RE-CHASE ON (this indicator lights).
Figure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
Indication
Alphabet ABCDEFGH I JK*LM*N
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Whole display
This section explains all the information that may
appear in the display.
TIME CODE
ABS TIME
COUNTER
EBU SMPTE START ID WRITE ERASE VIDEO 2529.9730
SYNC PB
EXT SYNC
D-IWORD
WIDE
CH-1
CH-2
NDF
DF
LOCATE POINT
EXT CHASE OFFSET U-BIT ELAPSE
GEN TIME CODE
EXT TIME CODE GEN SET
U-BIT TIME
GEN U-BIT
VARI SPEED
AUTO REC
REC CHASE
FREE RUN
EMPH
FS 44 . 148
OVER0-2-4-6-8-10-14-18-22-28-34-42-50-60-
H H H H HF MB
dB
S F%
dB
2345
876
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Tape time display area
Level meters
Input/set data
display area
Chase mode
indicator
Sampling frequency indicator
1Time code indication
TIME CODE: When a time code is recorded or
reproduced, this indicator lights along with displaying
“SMPTE” or “EBU” depending on the type of time
code used.
See section 7-3 “Dial Menu Operations” (page 7-5) to
change the setting of the time code in dial menu.
2Start ID write/erase indication
START ID WRITE: This indication appears when a
Start ID is written to a tape.
START ID ERASE: This indication appears when a
Start ID is erased from a tape.
AUTO REC: This indication appears when the
automatic Start-ID writing mode is set.
See section 7-3 “Dial Menu Operations” (page 7-5).
When a Start ID is read from a tape during playback,
“START-ID” appears.
3Sync signal indication
VIDEO: When the unit goes into the mode for video
synchronization, this indication appears along
with the frequency display “25”, “29.97”, or “30”.
SYNC PB: This indication appears when playback is
carried out under the following conditions:
1) the time code format is other than Film.
2) A video sync signal is input to the REF VIDEO
INPUT connector on the connector panel.
3) the setup menu “SYNC PB” is set to
“ENABLE” to lock the off-tape time code and
the input video sync signal in phase.
See section 7-3 “Dial Menu Operations” (page 7-5).
EXT SYNC: When the unit goes into the mode for
external synchronization (when the SYNC signal
selector is set to EXT), this indication appears
along with the display “D-I” (in the AES/EBU
format) or “WORD” (for a word sync signal)
depending on the type of synchronizing signal
used.
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4Lock range indicator
Indicates “WIDE” when the wide range is selected for
external synchronization. (You do this by setting the
setup menu “SYNC NARROW” to “OFF”.) The
factory setting of “SYNC NARROW” is “ON”.
See section 7-3 “Dial Menu Operations” (page 7-5).
5DISPLAY key menu display area
Every time you press the DISPLAY key on the front
panel, the DISPLAY key menu in the input/set data
display area changes. The menus displayed and their
functions are as follows:
See section 7-2 “DISPLAY Key Menu Operations” (page 7-
4) for more detailed information.
LOCATE POINT: This menu shows a locate point
time code data.
LOCATE POINT (Program number): This menu
shows the current Program number and the locate
point Program number.
Pno: This menu shows a program number to be
recorded with the start ID in assemble recording
mode.
ELAPSE: This menu shows the tape running time.
U-BIT: This menu shows the user bit data read from
the tape.
EXT TIME CODE: This menu shows the external
time code being input.
EXT U-BIT: This menu shows the external user bit
data being input.
GEN TIME CODE: This menu shows the time code
generated by the built-in time code generator.
GEN U-BIT: This menu shows the user bit data
generated by the built-in time code generator.
GEN SET TIME: This menu shows the initial value
of the time code to be generated by the built-in
time code generator.
GEN SET U-BIT: This menu shows the user bit data
to be generated by the built-in time code
generator.
VARI SPEED: This menu shows the tape speed for
variable-speed playback (VARI-SPEED mode).
CHASE OFFSET: This menu shows the chase offset
time.
rEno: This menu shows the initial value of the
Program number when the unit is renumbering the
Program numbers.
SHtL/JoG: This menu shows the cue speed when the
unit is in cue mode.
6Generator mode indicator
Displays “FREE FUN” when the generator mode is set
to FREE RUN. (You do this by setting the setup
menu “FREE RUN” to “ON”.) The factory setting of
“FREE RUN” is “OFF” (REC RUN).
See section 7-3 “Dial Menu Operations” (page 7-5).
7Emphasis indicator
Displays “EMPH” while de-emphasis circuitry is
being activated.
8Time code mode indicator
When the SMPTE time code is used, this indicator
displays “NDF” (for non-drop frame mode) or “DF”
(for drop frame mode) depending on the mode of time
code used. You can change the setting using a setup
menu.
See section 7-3 “Dial Menu Operations” (page 7-5).
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ANALOG DIGITAL TIME CODE REF VIDEO WORD SYNC
INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT
INPUT INPUT
OUTPUT
75Ω
ON
OFF
75Ω
ON
OFF
AC IN
INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT
CH-1 CH-2 CH-1 CH-2
MONITOR
CH-2CH-1 REMOTE(37P) REMOTE(9P) RS232C REMOTE(8P)
1 2 3 4 5
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7
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1ANALOG audio input/output section
ANALOG INPUT (analog audio input) connectors
(equivalent to XLR type)
CH-1: Inputs the channel 1 analog audio signal (L).
CH-2: Inputs the channel 2 analog audio signal (R).
ANALOG OUTPUT (analog audio output)
connectors (equivalent to XLR type)
CH-1: Outputs the channel 1 analog audio signal (L).
CH-2: Outputs the channel 2 analog audio signal (R).
2DIGITAL audio input/output section
DIGITAL INPUT (digital audio input) connector
Inputs digital audio signals in the AES/EBU format.
DIGITAL OUTPUT (digital audio output)
connector
Outputs digital audio signals in the AES/EBU format.
3TIME CODE input/output section
TIME CODE INPUT connector
Inputs the SMPTE/EBU time code.
TIME CODE OUTPUT connector
Outputs the SMPTE/EBU time code.
2-3 Connector Panel (Rear)
4REF VIDEO input section
REF VIDEO INPUT (reference video input)
connector
Inputs a video sync signal.
These are a pair of loop-through connectors.
75-ohm termination switch
ON: The input signal is terminated in 75 ohms.
OFF: High input impedance is set so that the input
signal may be looped through the two connectors
for connection to other equipment.
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5WORD SYNC signal input/output section
WORD SYNC INPUT connector (BNC type)
Inputs an external word sync signal.
75-ohm termination switch
ON: The input word sync signal is terminated in 75
ohms.
OFF: High input impedance is set so that the external
word sync signal may be looped through to other
equipment.
WORD SYNC OUTPUT connector (BNC type)
Outputs the word sync signal of the unit. When the
EXT SYNC selector 6 is set to WORD in the external
synchronization (word) mode, this connector directly
outputs the signal input to the WORD SYNC INPUT
connector.
6~AC IN (AC power input) connector
Connect to an AC power source using the supplied AC
power cord.
7y(ground) terminal
Connect a grounding wire.
8MONITOR output connectors
CH-1 : Output the channel 1 analog audio signal (L)
for monitoring. The output signal of this
connector is the same as that of the ANALOG
OUTPUT CH-1 connector. It is an unbalanced
output.
CH-2 : Outputs the channel 2 analog audio signal (R)
for monitoring. The output signal of this
connector is the same as that of the ANALOG
OUTPUT CH-2 connector. It is an unbalanced
output.
9REMOTE (37P) connector (D-SUB 37-pin)
This is a 37-pin parallel remote signal connector for
connecting a remote controller such as the RM-D7100
remote controller.
Pin assignment of the REMOTE (37P) connector
19 1
37 20
Pin
number Signal name Signal name
Pin
number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10*
11
12
13
14*
15
16
17
18*
19
GND
L-STOP STATUS OUT
L-FF STATUS OUT
L-PLAY STATUS OUT
L-REW STATUS OUT
L-STANDBY STATUS OUT
L-INPUT MONITOR STATUS OUT
L-REC STATUS OUT
L-LOCATE STATUS OUT
L-RESERVED STATUS OUT
L-START ID STATUS OUT
L-SKIP ID STATUS OUT
L-END ID STATUS OUT
L-ALARM STATUS OUT
L-REVERSE COMMAND IN
TAPE SPEED A COMMAND IN
TAPE SPEED B COMMAND IN
L-SERVO LOCK ON STATUS OUT
+5V OUT
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33*
34*
35*
36
37
GND
L-STOP COMMAND IN
L-FF COMMAND IN
L-PLAY COMMAND IN
L-REW COMMAND IN
L-STANDBY COMMAND IN
L-INPUT MONITOR COMMAND IN
L-REC COMMAND IN
L-ID NEXT COMMAND IN
L-ID PREVIOUS COMMAND IN
L-START ID WRITE COMMAND IN
L-SKIP ID WRITE COMMAND IN
L-END ID WRITE COMMAND IN
L-CHASE COMMAND IN
L-EJECT COMMAND IN
L-RESERVED COMMAND IN
L-EXT SOURCE SEL IN
EXT SOURCE (9.6 kHz ±12.5%) IN
Output L : 0.8 V or less (I max. 50 mA)
H : Open collector (+5 V 10 kilohm resistor pull-
up)
Input L : 1.5 V or less, 50 msec. or more
H : 3.5 V or more, 5.25 V or less
+5 V output : 0.4 A max.
The signals input to pin numbers 15, 16, 17 and 36 are
HIGH or LOW. The signals input to or output from other
pins are pulse signals.
* : You can change these settings from the Setup menu.
Tape speed control
The tape speed is determined by the combination of
the L-REVERSE COMMAND IN signal for pin 15,
TAPE SPEED A COMMAND IN signal for pin 16,
and TAPE SPEED B COMMAND IN signal for pin 17
as indicated in the following table:
Pin 15
(REVERSE) Tape speed
Pin 17
(SPEED B)
Pin 16
(SPEED A)
—
H
H
H
L
L
L
H
H
L
L
H
L
L
H
L
H
L
L
H
L
—
X1
X3
X16
X–1
X–3
X–16
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0REMOTE (9P) connector (D-SUB 9-pin)
This is a 9-pin serial remote signal connector for
connecting, for example, the RM-D7300 Digital Audio
Editor.
Pin assignment of the REMOTE (9P) connector
and the corresponding input/output signals
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
GR
A
B
–
+
A<B “1” (MARK)
A>B “0” (SPACE)
Pin number Signal name
1 FRAME GROUND
2 TRANSMIT A
3 RECEIVE B
4 RECEIVE COMMON
5 SPARE
6 TRANSMIT COMMON
7 TRANSMIT B
8 RECEIVE A
9 FRAME GROUND
!¡ RS-232C connector
Connect to a computer via an RS-232C computer
interface.
Pin assignment of the RS-232C connector and the
corresponding input/output signals
13 1
25 14
• All signals conform to the RS-232C standard.
• Their output levels are as follows:
ON: +5 V or more OFF: -5 V or less
!™ REMOTE (8P) connector (DIN 8-pin)
This is an 8-pin parallel remote signal connector for
connecting, for example, a fader.
Pin assignment of the REMOTE (8P) connector
8
31
2
5
6
4
7
Pin number Signal name
1 L-PLAY COMMAND IN*
2 L-STOP COMMAND IN
3NC
4 L-PLAY STATUS OUT
5 L-STOP STATUS OUT
6NC
7 +5V OUT
8 GND
* Can be changed to the PLAY/STOP COMMAND. Set “r-
8 Pin” (8 pin REMOTE MODE) to “PLAY StoP” in the
setup menu.
• The electrical specifications of the IN and OUT signals for
this connector are the same as those of the IN and OUT
signals for the REMOTE (37P) connector.
• The L-PLAY STATUS OUT signal for pin 4 and the L-
STOP STATUS OUT signal for pin 5 are the same as the
corresponding signals for the REMOTE (37P) connector.
• When the INPUT MONITOR key is set to monitor an
input signal, the signal is automatically switched to the
reproduced signal when a PLAY command is issued.
Pin
number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
20
Signal
symbol
FG
TXD
RXD
RTS
CTS
DSR
GND
DCD
DTR
Signal name
FRAME GROUND
TRANSMIT DATA
RECEIVE DATA
REQUEST TO SEND
CLEAR TO SEND
DATA SET READY
SIGNAL GROUND
DATA CAREER DETECT
DATA TERMINAL READY
Signal direction
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Chapter 3
Chapter 3 Preparations 3-1
3-1 Precautions
Chapter 3 Preparations
Do not subject the unit to severe shocks; otherwise,
the internal mechanism may be damaged, or the
body distorted.
Use and storage locations
Store in a level, ventilated place. Avoid using or
storing the unit in the following places:
•Where it is subject to extreme of temperature.
•Very damp places.
•Places subject to severe vibration.
•Near strong magnetic fields.
•In direct sunlight for extended periods, or close to
heating apparatus.
Cleaning the tape heads
Clean the tape heads about once a week by using the
DT-10CL cleaning cassette.
How to clean the tape heads
While holding the EJECT key, insert the cleaning cassette.
Keep the EJECT key held down until “--cLEAninG--”
appears in the display.
The cassette is played back for about 10 seconds, then
ejected automatically.
When the tape reaches the end during playback, the cassette
rewinds to the beginning automatically, but is not ejected.
Replacement of head drum and lithium battery
The head drum and the lithium battery used in the unit
need to be replaced. To see the accumulated operation
time of the head drum, choose “Hour-t (HOUR
TIME)” of the Setup menu.
When you replace the head drum, also replace the
lithium battery for memory backup.
For the replacement, consult qualified Sony personnel.
3-1-1 Use and Storage
If you move the unit suddenly from a very cold place
to a warm place, or use it in a very damp location,
condensation may form on the head drum. If the unit
is operated in this state, the tape may adhere to the
drum, and cause a failure or even permanent damage.
Avoid operating the unit under the conditions
described above.
If condensation forms on the head drum, error code
“Error 2-01” appears on the display of the unit. In that
case, leave the unit switched on until the error code
disappears.
3-1-2 Condensation