Sony SRMASTER SR-R4 User manual

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SR-R4
4-412-781-05 (2)
SR-R4
(SY)
4-412-781-05 (2)
Sony Corporation
Printed on recycled paper.
Printed in Japan
2012.9 32
© 2011
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SR-R4
4-412-781-05 (1)
PORTABLE MEMORY RECORDER
SR-R4
CONTROL PANEL
SRK-CP1
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 4)
SR-R4
4-412-781-05 (2)

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Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock,
do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as book case or built-in cabinet.
IMPORTANT
The nameplate is located on the bottom of
the left side.
WARNING
Excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.
In order to use this product safely, avoid
prolonged listening at excessive sound
pressure levels.
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
This HD Portable Memory Recorder is
classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
Laser Diode Properties
Wavelength: 850 nm
Emission duration: Pulse modulation
Laser output power: 4 mW/channel (max)
Standard: IEC60825-1 (2007)
Egenskaber for laserdiode
Bølgelængde: 850 nm
Strålingsvarighed: Pulsmodulering
Afgivet lasereffekt: 4 mW/kanal (maks.)
Standard: IEC60825-1 (2007)
Laserdiod - Egenskaper
Våglängd: 850 nm
Strålningens varaktighet: Pulsmodulation
Lasereffekt: 4 mW/kanal (max)
Standard: IEC60825-1 (2007)
Egenskaper for laserdiode
Bølgelengde: 850 nm
Strålingsvarighet: Pulsmodulasjon
Utgangseffekt for laser: 4 mW / kanal (maks.)
Standard: IEC60825-1 (2007)
VAROITUS!
LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN
TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA
TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA
KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1
YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
VARNING
OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT
SÄTT ÄN I DENNA BRUKSANVISNING
SPECIFICERATS, KAN ANVÄNDAREN
UTSÄTTAS FÖR OSYNLIG
LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM ÖVERSKRIDER
GRÄNSEN FÖR LASERKLASS 1.
Caution
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
WARNING

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For the customers in the U.S.A.
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.
All interface cables used to connect
peripherals must be shielded in order to
comply with the limits for a digital device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
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.
For the customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies
with the EMC Directive issued by the
Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with this directive implies
conformity to the following European
standards:
• EN55103-1 : Electromagnetic
Interference (Emission)
• EN55103-2 : Electromagnetic
Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the
following Electromagnetic Environments: E1
(residential), E2 (commercial and light
industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4
(controlled EMC environment, ex. TV
studio).
For the customers in Europe
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and
product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee
matters please refer to the addresses given
in separate service or guarantee documents.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may
apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate
Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery
contains perchlorate.
For the customers in Taiwan only

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Avant d’utiliser l’appareil, veuillez lire
attentivement ce manuel et le conserver
pour future référence.
Afin de réduire les risques
d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas
exposer cet appareil à la
pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque
d’électrocution, garder le
coffret fermé. Ne confier
l’entretien de l’appareil
qu’à un personnel qualifié.
Ne pas installer l’appareil dans un endroit
confiné, par exemple une bibliothèque ou un
placard encastré.
IMPORTANT
La plaque signalétique se situe sous le
panneau de gauche.
AVERTISSEMENT
Une pression acoustique excessive en
provenance des écouteurs ou du casque
peut provoquer une baisse de l’acuité
auditive.
Pour utiliser ce produit en toute sécurité,
évitez l’écoute prolongée à des pressions
sonores excessives.
Enregistreur mémoire portable HD est
classée comme PRODUIT LASER DE
CLASSE 1.
Pour les clients au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Pour les clients en Europe
Ce produit portant la marque CE est
conforme à la Directive sur la compatibilité
électromagnétique (EMC) émise par la
Commission de la Communauté
européenne.
La conformité à cette directive implique la
conformité aux normes européennes
suivantes :
• EN55103-1 : Interférences
électromagnétiques (émission)
• EN55103-2 : Sensibilité
électromagnétique (immunité)
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans
les environnements électromagnétiques
suivants : E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et
industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4
(environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de
télévision).
Pour les clients en Europe
Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japon.
Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la
sécurité des produits est Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question
concernant le service ou la garantie, veuillez
consulter les adresses indiquées dans les
documents de service ou de garantie
séparés.
AVERTISSEMENT

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Bitte lesen Sie dieses Handbuch vor der
Benutzung des Geräts sorgfältig durch und
bewahren Sie es zum späteren
Nachschlagen auf.
Um die Gefahr von Bränden
oder elektrischen Schlägen
zu verringern, darf dieses
Gerät nicht Regen oder
Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt
werden.
Um einen elektrischen
Schlag zu vermeiden, darf
das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet
werden. Überlassen Sie
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur
qualifiziertem
Fachpersonal.
Das Gerät nicht an Orten aufstellen, z.B. in
Bücherregalen oder Einbauschränken, wo
keine ausreichende Belüftung gewährleistet
ist.
WICHTIG
Das Namensschild befindet sich auf der
Unterseite der linken Wand.
WARNUNG
Zu hoher Schalldruck von Ohrhörern und
Kopfhörern kann Gehörschäden
verursachen.
Um dieses Produkt sicher zu verwenden,
vermeiden Sie längeres Hören bei sehr
hohen Schalldruckpegeln.
Dieser Tragbarer HD-Speicherrecorder ist
als LASERPRODUKT DER KLASSE 1
eingestuft.
Daten der Laserdiode
Wellenlänge: 850 nm
Emissionsdauer: Pulsmodulation
Laser-Ausgangsleistung: 4 mW/Kanal (max.)
Standard: IEC60825-1 (2007)
Für Kunden in Europa
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-
Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die EMV-
Richtlinie der EG-Kommission.
Angewandte Normen:
• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische
Verträglichkeit (Störaussendung)
• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische
Verträglichkeit (Störfestigkeit)
Für die folgenden elektromagnetischen
Umgebungen: E1 (Wohnbereich), E2
(kommerzieller und in beschränktem Maße
industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im
Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich,
z.B. Fernsehstudio).
WARNUNG

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Für Kunden in Europa
Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und
Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei jeglichen
Angelegenheiten in Bezug auf Kundendienst
oder Garantie wenden Sie sich bitte an die in
den separaten Kundendienst- oder
Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten
Anschriften.

Table of Contents 7
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 : Overview
Features................................................... 9
System Configuration Example ............ 9
Names of Parts...................................... 10
Overall View ............................. 10
Left Side View........................... 10
Rear and Right Side View ......... 11
Control Panel
(SRK-CP1, Option)............. 12
Display....................................... 13
Chapter 2 : Preparation
Work Flow ............................................ 15
Mount Control Panel on Unit ............. 15
Connect F65.......................................... 17
Mount Control Panel on the F65 ........ 19
Attach the Battery Pack ...................... 20
Turn Power On .................................... 21
Insert SRMemory Card ...................... 22
Formatting an SRMemory Card
(File System Format) .......... 23
Chapter 3 : Basic Menu Operations
Buttons Used
for Menu Operations ........... 24
Serve for Selecting a Menu ....... 24
Locking the Controls ................. 25
Signal Format Settings ........................ 26
Selecting the Signal Format ...... 26
Display Settings .................................... 27
Using the Backlight................... 27
Using the Screen Saver.............. 27
Date Settings ......................................... 27
Chapter 4 : Recording and Playback
Recording Preparations and
Operations ...................................... 28
Setting the Audio Signals .......... 28
Setting the Recording Levels..... 29
Setting the Time Code and
User Bits ............................. 30
Recording .................................. 32
Playback Preparations and
Operations ...................................... 33
Making Settings Related to
Audio Monitor Signals........ 33
Adjusting Playback Audio
Levels ................................. 33
Selecting the Time Data to
Display During Playback .... 33
Playback .................................... 34
Jog Mode ................................... 34
Shuttle Mode ............................. 34
Standby Off Mode ..................... 34
How to Use the Recording and
Playback Operation Buttons......... 35
Cuing Files ............................................ 37
MARK IN Function................... 37
Cuing via Time Code Entry
(IN Points)........................... 37
FILE LIST Operations ........................ 38
Displaying a File List ................ 38
Performing File Operations ....... 40
Changing the File Display
Order ................................... 40
Displaying and Opening MARK
IN Points.............................. 41
SR Motion ............................................. 42
SR Motion Operation Flow ....... 46
Select FPS Function .................. 46
Table of Contents

Table of Contents
8
File Naming System ............................. 50
Chapter 5 : Menu Details
TC Setup Menu .................................... 51
AUDIO Setup Menu ............................ 54
SYSTEM Setup Menu ......................... 56
Appendix
Maintenance and Inspections.............. 62
Note About the CAMERA
Connector............................ 62
Cleaning the CAMERA
Connector............................ 62
Specifications ........................................ 63
General ...................................... 63
Video ......................................... 63
Audio......................................... 63
Input/Output Connectors ........... 64
Supplied Accessories................. 64
Optional Accessories................. 64
Error Messages and Warning
Messages ......................................... 65
About Error Messages ............... 65
About Warning Messages ......... 66
Warning System ................................... 69
Troubleshooting ................................... 71
About Recording/Playback
Formats........................................... 74
Lip Sync Correction............................. 75
Video Signal Delay Durations in
Relation to Audio Inputs..... 75
Automatic File Name Configuration in
Response to Changes in SRMemory
Cards and Settings......................... 76
During Normal Operation ......... 76
When an SRMemory Card with
Different Camera ID and Reel
Number Information is
Inserted................................ 76
When the Camera ID is
Changed............................... 77
About “Memory Stick” Media............ 77
MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT
PORTFOLIO LICENSE............... 79
Index...................................................... 80
SR-R4 Supported Formats and
Maximum Recording Times
(Approximate) ................................ 82

Features / System Configuration Example 9
Chapter 1 Overview
The SR-R4 is a portable memory recorder of the
SRMASTER series, featuring an F65 dockable
CAMERA port and using the newly developed
SRMemory card for the recording media.
SRMASTER and SRMemory are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
F65RAW / F65RAW-HFR / HD SStP
recording
Supports F65RAW and HD SStP recording.
F65RAW-HFR recording is also supported.
There is 16-channel (uncompressed, 24-bit,
48 kHz) support for audio.
F65 dockable operation
Supports dockable operation in combination with
the F65.
SR Motion
The SR Motion function is incorporated as
standard, enabling recordings with slow and
quick motion effects while maintaining high
image quality.
Up to 120 frames are supported for F65RAW-
HFR recording.
The following figure shows a system configured
around the SR-R4.
Chapter 1Overview
Features System Configuration
Example
HOME
TC
VIDEO
AUDIO
SYSTEM
EJECT STOP PLAY
KEY INHI
ADJUST
BACK
SELECT/ENTER
OFF ON
LIGHT
OFF ON
REC
FUNC REW F FWD PAUSE
xZzB
mXM
SDI
EMP
1
L R
SDI
EMP
2
L R
SDI
EMP
3
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SDI
EMP
4
L R
SDI
EMP
5
L R
SDI
EMP
6
L R
SDI
EMP
7
L R
SDI
EMP
8
L R
SDI
EMP
9
L R
SDI
EMP
10
L R
SDI
EMP
11
L R
SDI
EMP
12
L R
dB
0
-10
-20
-30
-60
TCG
REMAIN
5min
LOCAL
EE
17:11
STOP
RECINHI
KEY INHI
00H00M00S00F
EE
16.5V
SDI
EMP
13
L R
SDI
EMP
14
L R
SDI
EMP
15
L R
SDI
EMP
16
L R
SR-R4:CAM
23.98P
F65RAW
F65RAW-SQ
ENCODE
IN DLY: TC AU MK:--:--:--:--
FILENAME:(NEXT)A001C001_120530RT
HD color
video camera Earphones/Headphones
Microphone
Analog: 2 channels
SR-R4
Audio input
CTRL PANEL
Control Panel (SRK-CP1, option)
F65
VTR etc.
AUX IN:
16 channels
Audio input
BP-GL95A + BKW-R4

Names of Parts
10
Chapter 1 Overview
For detailed information on functions and usage, see
the pages indicated in brackets.
1. Lid open/close button (page 22)
2. Tally indicator (page 22)
Lights up during recording.
Flashes as a warning indication when an
error or problem has occurred.
3. POWER (power supply) indicator
(page 21)
Lights up in green when power to the unit is
on.
4. EJECT button (page 23)
5. SRMemory card slot (page 22)
6. Docking screws (page 18)
7. LID LOCK indicator (page 22)
Lights up in orange when an SRMemory card
is mounted.
1. AUDIO INPUT CH-1, CH-2 (analog audio
input channel 1, 2) connectors (3-pin XLR,
female) and input selection switches
Set the input selection switches as follows,
depending on the type and level of the input
audio.
LINE: For line input
MIC: For microphone input
MIC +48V ON: For input from microphones
with external power supply
2. EARPHONES jack (stereo mini jack) and
LEVEL knob
Adjusts the audio level.
A warning/alarm tone is also output via this
jack when an error is detected.
3. TC IN (time code input) connector (BNC)
Connect to the time code output connector of
an external device such as a time code
generator or VTR. Use this connector when
locking the internal time code generator to
external time code.
4. TC OUT (time code output) connector
(BNC)
Connect to the time code input connector of
an external device such as a time code reader
or VTR. Signal is supplied according to
setting made from TC Setup menu, OTHERS
>TC OUT. (see page 53)
5. AUX IN (HD SDI embedded audio input)
connector (BNC) (page 54)
Accepts audio input in up to 16 channels.
Names of Parts
Overall View
1
4576
23
Left Side View
321
98 7 6
45

Names of Parts 11
Chapter 1 Overview
Note
When using the AUX IN connector, an HD
SDI signal that is synchronized with the F65
docked to the unit must be input.
6. Docking screws (page 18)
7. CAMERA connector (page 17)
8. CTRL PANEL (Control Panel) connector
(page 16)
9. AUX OUT connector (for future use)
1. Power switch (page 21)
Setting the switch to the ?side turns power
on, and setting the switch to the 1side turns
power off.
2. Cable clamp (page 16)
3. Fan
Note
Do not block the ventilation openings.
Otherwise internal heat buildup can lead to a risk of
fire and damage to the unit.
Rear and Right Side View
1
3
2

Names of Parts
12
Chapter 1 Overview
For information on how to use the control panel, see “Basic Menu Operations” (page 24).
1. Menu selection buttons (page 24)
For information on menu items, see “Menu
Details” (page 51).
2. Display (page 13)
3. KEY INHI (key inhibit) switch (page 25)
4. LIGHT switch (page 27)
Setting this switch to ON turns the backlight
on.
5. ADJUST knob
Serves to adjust audio levels etc.
This is also used during jog/shuttle mode
operations.
For details on jog/shuttle mode, see “Jog
Mode” (page 34), “Shuttle Mode” (page 34).
6. SELECT/ENTER dial (page 24)
Serves to make menu selections etc. Rotate
the dial to move the cursor and press the dial
to change and confirm settings.
7. BACK button (page 24)
When a menu is displayed, you can press this
button to back up one level in the menu
structure.
8. Control panel connection cable (page 16)
9. Record/Play buttons (page 32, 34, 35)
Use these buttons to play recordings and
files.
The functions of the buttons change when
they are pressed together with the FUNC
button.
10. FUNC (Function) button (page 35)
Holding down this button changes the
operation of the Record/Play buttons.
11. EJECT button and indicator (page 23)
12. “Memory Stick” slot (page 77)
Note on faulty pixels on the LCD panel
The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured
with high precision technology, giving a
functioning pixel ratio of at least 99.99%. Thus a
very small proportion of pixels maybe “stuck”,
either always off (black), always on (red, green,
or blue), or flashing. In addition, over a long
period of use, because of the physical
characteristics of the liquid crystal display, such
“stuck” pixels may appear spontaneously. These
problems are not a malfunction. Note that any
such problems have no effect on recorded data.
Control Panel (SRK-CP1, Option)
HOME
TC
VIDEO
AUDIO
SYSTEM
EJECT STOP PLAY
KEY INHI
ADJUST
BACK
SELECT/ENTER
OFF ON
LIGHT
OFF ON
REC
FUNC REW F FWD PAUSE
xZzB
mXM
SDI
EMP
1
L R
SDI
EMP
2
L R
SDI
EMP
3
L R
SDI
EMP
4
L R
SDI
EMP
5
L R
SDI
EMP
6
L R
SDI
EMP
7
L R
SDI
EMP
8
L R
SDI
EMP
9
L R
SDI
EMP
10
L R
SDI
EMP
11
L R
SDI
EMP
12
L R
dB
0
-10
-20
-30
-60
TCG
REMAIN
5min
LOCAL
EE
17:11
STOP
RECINHI
KEY INHI
00H00M00S00F
EE
16.5V
SDI
EMP
13
L R
SDI
EMP
14
L R
SDI
EMP
15
L R
SDI
EMP
16
L R
SR-R4:CAM
23.98P
F65RAW
F65RAW-SQ
ENCODE
IN DLY: TC AU MK: --:--:--:--
FILENAME:(NEXT)A001C001_120530RT
1
11 10 9
2345678
12

Names of Parts 13
Chapter 1 Overview
The condition shown below is called the HOME screen in this manual.
1. Audio level meters
Show the recording level in recording and E-
E mode. During playback, the meters show
the playback level.
The top row indicates the audio input signal
that is being recorded.
The numbers 1 to 16 in the bottom row
indicate the track number of the file.
2. Operation status and warning indicator
Shows the operation status of the unit as well
as various warning indications.
3. SRMemory card icon indications
4. Time data indication
Shows the time data for the current position
in the file.
If recording cannot start on the F65, the time
data will blink as a warning.
Display
DATE: 30/May/2012 13:09:50:23
DURATION: 00:00:02:00
PB: 1920x1080 23PsF 422 SR-SQ 10bit
00 H 00 M 00 S 00 F
FILENAME:(NEXT)A001C001_120530RT
MK:
--:--:--:--
SYS: F65RAW 23.98P
ENCODE: F65RAW-SQ 5min
LOCAL
16.6V
00 H 00 M 00 S 00 F
FILENAME:(NEXT)A001C001_120530RT
MK:
--:--:--:--
5min
LOCAL
16.6V
SDI
EMP
1
L R
SDI
EMP
2
L R
SDI
EMP
3
L R
SDI
EMP
4
L R
SDI
EMP
5
L R
SDI
EMP
6
L R
SDI
EMP
7
L R
SDI
EMP
8
L R
SDI
EMP
9
L R
SDI
EMP
10
L R
SDI
EMP
11
L R
SDI
EMP
12
L R
dB
0
-10
-20
-30
-60
TCG
REMAIN
5min
LOCAL
EE
17:11
STOP
RECINHI
KEY INHI
00 H 00 M 00 S 00 F
EE
16.5V
SDI
EMP
13
L R
SDI
EMP
14
L R
SDI
EMP
15
L R
SDI
EMP
16
L R
SR-R4:CAM
23.98P
F65RAW
F65RAW-SQ
ENCODE
IN DLY: TC AU MK:--:--:--:--
FILENAME:(NEXT)A001C001_120530RT
IN DLY:
TC AU
IN DLY:
TC AU
12
4
10 356789
11
11
Sections 6 to 9 change to the condition
shown as 11 below when the HOME
button is pressed while holding down the
FUNC button.
SR-R4:
CAM
When the F65 is connected,
“:CAM” is also displayed.
TCR/TCG/
UBR/UBG/
TM1/TM2
Time data type.
LTC/VITC Time code is being shown.
DF/NDF System is in DF (drop-frame) or
NDF (non-drop frame) mode.
(see page 52)
EXT-LK Time code is locked to external
time code.
When the power is turned off,
the display disappears.
KEY INHI KEY INHI switch is ON. (see
page 25)
PROTECT The write protect switch on the
SRMemory card is set to write
protect.
REC INHI Recording inhibit is enabled
with the REC INHI setting of the
SYSTEM Setup menu. (see
page 60)
FS LOCK The file system of the
SRMemory card is locked. (see
page 61)
Mounting/mounted
An SRMemory card is inserted
and the lid is locked.
Unmounting (cursor section in the
bottom right flashes)
The EJECT button has been
pressed and the unit is transitioning
to the state in which you can
remove the SRMemory card.
UNMOUNT state
The lid lock has been released and
the SRMemory card can be
removed.
There is no SRMemory card in the
unit. (off)

Names of Parts
14
Chapter 1 Overview
5. Status indication
Shows the control mode of the unit
(LOCAL), power mode (EE), and current
time.
6. Signal format indication
Shows the format of the signal being
recorded.
7. Encoding format indication (page 74)
Shows the encoding and bit rate settings used
for recording.
8. SRMemory card remaining capacity
indication
Shows the remaining space on the
SRMemory card calculated as remaining
time, using the current recording settings.
When the remaining time is less than 3
minutes, the indication flashes.
9. Power supply voltage indication (page 21)
Shows the power supply voltage as measured
by the unit.
10. Recording/playback file name indication
A recording/playback file name and the
number of files are always displayed. Marks
that are attached to files indicating file lock,
flags, and converted playback are also
displayed.
11. Signal format indication (page 26)
When the FUNC and HOME buttons are
pressed simultaneously, the signal formats
are displayed from top to bottom in system,
encoding, or in playback file output,
recording date, duration sequence.
To switch display to portrait mode
Press the HOME button while holding down the
FUNC and BACK buttons to switch the display to
portrait mode (rotate display 90° to the left).
To return to landscape mode, press the HOME
button again while holding down the FUNC and
BACK buttons.
You can also change the setting in the SYSTEM
Setup menu >LCD >LCD MODE menu. (see
page 59)
Top row Shows LOCAL always.
Middle row Shows EE always.
Bottom row Shows the current time.
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Work Flow / Mount Control Panel on Unit 15
Chapter 2 Preparation
The steps that are required before starting to use
the SR-R4 are listed below.
When mounting Control Panel (SRK-CP1,
Option) on the unit
When mounting Control Panel (SRK-CP1,
Option) on the F65
Tip
A Phillips (cross head) screwdriver is required for
mounting the control panel.
Attach the CP bracket supplied with the Control
Panel (SRK-CP1, Option) to the unit, and connect
the unit and the control panel with the control
panel cable.
1Attach the CP bracket supplied with the
control panel to the right side of the
unit.
2Slide the control panel into the CP
bracket.
Chapter 2Preparation
Work Flow
Mount control panel on unit (page 15)
Connect F65 (page 17)
Turn power on (page 21)
Insert SRMemory card (page 22)
Connect F65 (page 17)
Mount control panel on the F65 (page 19)
Turn power on (page 21)
Insert SRMemory card (page 22)
Mount Control Panel on
Unit

Mount Control Panel on Unit
16
Chapter 2 Preparation
3Use the supplied control panel cable to
connect the unit and the control panel.
4Use the cable clamp as shown, to fix the
cable.
Notes
• Do not cross the cord below the clamps.
• Make sure that the bottom of the cord does not
extend beyond the bottom of the SR-R4.
• If the SR-R4 cannot be docked on the F65, refer
to the above and check the cord bundle again.
Note
Always turn off the power supply for the unit before
disconnecting the control panel cable and removing the
control panel.
To remove the control panel
Grasp the underside of the CP bracket and push it
in the Bdirection to release the lock. Then slide
the control panel out.

Connect F65 17
Chapter 2 Preparation
The unit mounts onto the rear of the F65.
Tips
• When mounting the unit, first mount the F65 on
a tripod and secure it such that it does not move.
For details of mounting on a tripod, refer to the
Operation Manual for the F65.
• When mounting the unit, do so in an
environment relatively free from dust, etc.
1Remove the connector cap from the
CAMERA connector of the unit.
Tip
Store the connector cap in a safe location so that you
do not lose it.
2Align and connect the CAMERA
connector of the unit with the F65
connector.
1Align the base of the unit with the base
of the F65 as shown in the diagram.
2Align the CAMERA connector of the
unit with the F65 dock connector, and
push the unit down.
Connect F65
First, join as shown.
Couple the unit in the orientation shown.

Connect F65
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Chapter 2 Preparation
3Press down firmly on the point shown in
the diagram, and fasten the docking
screws.
Note
Do not push down on the lid.
Tip
You can leave the connector cap, which was
removed from the CAMERA connector, attached to
the docking screws.
Removing the Unit from the F65
1Press down firmly on the point shown in
the diagram, and loosen the docking
screws.
2Remove the unit by lifting it.
When lifting, hold the unit as close as
possible to the F65 and pull it up.
Note
Do not push on the ventilation openings.
3Attach the connector cap to the
CAMERA connector of the unit.
Connector cap

Mount Control Panel on the F65 19
Chapter 2 Preparation
Attach the Control Panel (SRK-CP1, Option) to
the F65, and connect the unit and the control
panel with the control panel cable.
1Attach the outside bracket supplied
with the control panel to the side of the
F65, and fasten using the 4 supplied
screws (M3 × 5).
There are 2 types of outside bracket. Attach
the larger outside bracket to an F65 with a
mechanical shutter or the smaller outside
bracket to an F65 without a mechanical
shutter.
2Attach the CP Bracket to the outside
bracket.
3Slide the control panel into the CP
bracket.
4Use the supplied control panel cable to
connect the unit and the control panel.
5Use the cable clamp as shown to fix the
cable.
Note
Always turn off the power supply for the unit before
disconnecting the control panel cable and removing
the control panel.
Mount Control Panel on
the F65
Screws (M3 × 5)

Attach the Battery Pack
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Chapter 2 Preparation
To remove the control panel
Grasp the underside of the CP bracket and push it
in the Bdirection to release the lock. Then slide
the control panel out.
To attach the battery pack, the following options
must be installed using the BKP spacer supplied
with the unit.
• BKP-L551 battery pack adapter (power supply
for accessories)
• BKW-R4 battery pack adapter (power supply
for the F65)
Note
Power cannot be supplied directly to the unit from the
battery pack.
1Remove the top cover of the unit.
Attach the Battery Pack