Sony DSR-2000P User manual

Digital
Videocassette
Recorder
3-867-754-11(1)
DSR-2000/2000P
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
1999 by Sony Corporation

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For customers in the USA (DSR-2000 only)
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.
The 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.
Caution
Television prograrms, films, video tapes and other materials
may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to
the provisions of the copyright laws.
For the customers in Europe (DSR-2000P only)
This product with the CE marking complies with both the
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
following European standards:
• EN60065: Product Safety
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex.
TV studio).
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located in the rear.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer
to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No. Serial No.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

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Chapter1
Overview Features............................................................................. 7
System Configuration .................................................... 11
Location and Function of Parts..................................... 12
Upper Control Panel.............................................................13
Lower Control Panel ............................................................16
Subsidiary Control Panel .....................................................25
Connector Panel ...................................................................28
Usable Cassettes............................................................ 33
Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes ..........................................34
Chapter2
Setting/Displaying
Time Data andText
Information
DisplayingTime Data and Unit’s Operating Status—
SuperimposingText Information ............................ 35
SettingTime Code and User Bits .................................. 39
Synchronizing the Internal Time Code Generator With an
External Signal—External Lock .....................................42
Chapter3
Recording and
Playback Recording ........................................................................ 45
Preparations for Recording ..................................................45
Recording Time Code and User Bit Values..........................47
Recording Operation ............................................................48
Playback .......................................................................... 49
Preparations for Playback ....................................................49
Playback Operation ..............................................................50
Dynamic Motion Control (DMC) Playback.........................55
Synchronous Playback .........................................................59
Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format
(Optional DSBK-190 RequiredWhen Using i.LINK
Interface) ........................................................................... 61

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Chapter4
Editing Automatic Editing ........................................................... 67
Overview of Automatic Editing ...........................................67
Button/Switch Settings for Editing ......................................70
Selecting an Edit Mode ........................................................71
Setting Edit Points................................................................72
Checking Edit Points............................................................75
Modifying Edit Points..........................................................76
Cuing Up to Edit Points .......................................................78
Checking Edit Results—Preview .........................................80
Executing Automatic Editing ...............................................81
DMC Editing .................................................................... 84
Overview of DMC Editing...................................................84
Carrying Out DMC Editing..................................................85
Preread Editing ............................................................... 87
Special Editing Methods ................................................ 89
Quick Editing .......................................................................90
Continuous Editing ..............................................................91
Standalone Editing ...............................................................93
Manual Editing.....................................................................94
Adding a Narration (Sound-on-Sound)................................95

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Chapter5
ClipLink Operation Overview of ClipLink Operation .................................... 97
Displaying ClipLink Log Data ........................................ 98
Detailed Data Display ..........................................................98
Cuing Up to Mark IN/OUT and Cue Points.................... 99
Cuing Up to Any Desired Position.......................................99
Cuing Up to Adjacent Mark IN/Cue Points .........................99
Rewriting ClipLink Log Data........................................ 100
Changing the Reel Number................................................100
Changing Mark IN/OUT Points.........................................100
Changing the OK/NG Status..............................................101
Adding to/Deleting From ClipLink Log Data .............. 103
Adding Mark IN/OUT Points ............................................103
Deleting Mark IN/OUT Points...........................................103
Automatically Creating New ClipLink Log Data......... 105
Chapter6
Setup Menu Menu System Configuration........................................ 107
Basic Menu.................................................................... 107
Items in the Basic Menu.....................................................107
Basic Menu Operations......................................................110
Extended Menu ............................................................. 113
Items in the Extended Menu ..............................................113
Extended Menu Operations................................................123

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Chapter7
Connections and
Settings ReferenceVideo Signals for Analog Signal Editing .. 125
Connections for Cut Editing Using i.LINK Interface
(Optional DSBK-190 Required) ...................................... 125
Connections for Digital Nonlinear Editing Using SDTI
(QSDI) Interface ...................................................... 127
Connections for Cut Editing Using SDI Interface ...... 128
Connections for Preread Editing ................................ 129
Settings RequiredWhen Connecting an External
Editing Control Unit................................................ 130
Time Code Settings on This Unit.......................................130
Settings on Editing Control Units ......................................130
Connections for Component Analog Recording ....... 131
Connections forTwo-Unit Synchronous Playback .... 132
Connections for Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM
Format (Optional DSBK-190 Required When Using
i.LINK Interface) .............................................................. 133
Chapter8
Maintenance and
Troubleshooting Condensation................................................................ 135
Head Cleaning............................................................... 135
Periodic Maintenance................................................... 136
Troubleshooting............................................................ 137
Error Messages...................................................................139
Alarm Messages.................................................................139
Appendixes
Notes on Use................................................................. 143
Specifications ............................................................... 144
ClipLinkTM Guide ........................................................... 147
What is ClipLink? ..............................................................147
Example System Configuration and Operation Flow ........148
Data Generated When Shooting.........................................149
Glossary ........................................................................ 152
Index .............................................................................. 155

Chapter 1 Overview
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Chapter1
Overview
Features
The DSR-2000/2000P is a 1/4-inch digital videocassette
recorder using the DVCAMTM digital recording format.
It uses a component video system, with separate
luminance and chrominance signals and digital
processing to realize a stable, high image quality.
This unit is equipped with a variety of functions
needed for videocassette recorders and players used in
video editing. By combining two units, you can easily
assemble a cut editing system. It is also equipped with
a full-fledged analog and digital interfaces to support
hybrid systems that combine conventional analog
equipment with digital equipment. Furthermore, it
supports the Sony-developed ClipLinkTM function,
improving operating efficiency when combined with a
Sony EditStationTM.
The following are the principal features of the unit.
DVCAM Format
DVCAM is a professional 1/4-inch digital recording
format developed by Sony from the consumer DV
component digital format (4:1:1 for DSR-2000/4:2:0
for DSR-2000P).
High image quality and high stability
The luminance and chrominance signals are encoded
separately, with a 1/5compression, giving a stable high
quality video image.
Since this is a digital system, nth-generation copies
created by repeated dubbing show virtually no loss in
picture quality.
Wide track
The recording track width is 15 µm, 50% wider than
the 10 µm of the DV format. This ensures adequate
reliability for professional use.
PCM digital audio for high sound quality
The PCM encoding method yields a high audio
quality, with wide dynamic range and high signal-to-
noise ratio.
There are two recording modes: two-channel mode
(48-kHz sampling and 16-bit quantization), which
offers sound quality equivalent to the DAT (Digital
Audio Tape) format, or four-channel (32-kHz
sampling and 12-bit quantization).
Playback compatibility with DV and
DVCPRO formats
A DV cassette recorded on a DV format VCR as well
as a DVCPRO(25) format recorded cassette can be
played back on this unit.
Note
When playing back a tape recorded in DVCPRO
(25M) format, the SDTI and i.LINK outputs (see the
section “Digital interfaces” on the next page) of this
unit are muted. Furthermore, it is not possible to
playback the cue-audio track of the tape.

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Support for three cassette sizes
There are two sizes of DVCAM cassette: standard and
mini. You can use either size with this unit.
The unit also accepts L and M sizes of DVCPRO
cassette.
•The reel mechanism automatically adjusts to the size
of cassette inserted.
•The capacity of a standard cassette is 184 minutes of
recording/playback, and that of a mini cassette is 40
minutes.
Variety of Interfaces
Digital interfaces
The unit can use the following digital interfaces.
• SDTI (QSDI)1)
This interface allows video, audio and time code
signals in SDTI (QSDI) format to be transferred at
normal speed between this unit and the ES-7
EditStation. When this unit is connected to another
DVCAM VCR, it is possible to copy compressed
signals between the two VCRs.
• SDI2)
This interface allows the unit to input or output D1
(component) digital video and audio signals.
• AES/EBU
This interface allows the unit to input or output
digital audio signals in AES/EBU format.
• i.LINK (DV)3) (Optional DSBK-190 i.LINK/DV
Input/Output Board)
When the unit is fitted with the optional DSBK-190
i.LINK/DV Input/Output Board using i.LINK
technology, it can input and output digital video and
audio signals in DV format.
Analog interfaces
A wide range of analog interfaces is provided,
allowing this unit to be connected to various video and
audio devices.
•Analog video: Composite, component and S-video
interfaces are provided.
•Analog audio: There are four input channels and
four output channels. There is also support for
microphone input.
Connection to external control devices
It is possible to connect a PVE-500, RM-450/450CE,
FXE-100/100P/120/120P, BVE-900/910/2000/9000/
9000P/9100/9100P or other editor equipped with an
RS-422A interface, or a UVR-60/60P remote
controller for the built-in digital video processor, and
so forth.
Full Functionality for More
Efficient Editing
This unit has a number of functions which assist in
efficient and precise editing.
With two DSR-2000/2000P units together, you can
carry out automatic or manual editing, using either
assemble or insert editing.
The system also provides a powerful range of
functions for setting and amending edit points,
preview, review, and other aspects of efficient editing.
DMC (dynamic motion control) editing
You can save a varying speed, in the range −1 to +1
times normal speed, for an editing segment, and
automatically edit with this varying speed.
Split editing
In insert editing, this allows the audio IN and OUT
points to be set separately from the video IN and OUT
points.
1) SDTI (QSDI): SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) is
the name of a standard interface established as SMPTE
305M.
This unit uses SDTI to transmit DV data, and the input/
output connectors are labled “SDTI(QSDI)”.
In indicator and menu indications, however, the
“SDTI(QSDI)” name is shortened to “SDTI”.
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2) SDI: Serial Digital Interface is used for transferring video
signals in component digital format (D1).
3) is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that
this product is in agreement with IEEE1394-1995
specifications and their revisions.
Features

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Preread editing
The audio or video on the tape can be read out using
the preread heads. The signals then can be processed
and rerecorded where they have been.
Cross-fade editing
For audio editing, you can select from cut-in editing,
fade-in/fade-out editing, and cross-fade editing.
Support for ClipLink function
This unit accepts instructions from an EditStation, to
transfer to the EditStation ClipLink log data held in the
cassette memory or index pictures recorded on the
tape. On the EditStation you can use these images and
data to carry out editing operations efficiently.
•Displaying ClipLink log data
•Changing ClipLink log data OK/NG status
•Cuing up to Mark IN and cue points provided by
ClipLink log data
•For cut editing, copying Mark IN data from ClipLink
log data
For an overview of the ClipLink function, see the appendix
“ClipLink Guide” (page 147).
Internal time code generator and reader
An internal timecode generator and reader enables
timecode compliant with SMPTE/EBU format to be
recorded and played back. This allows editing to single
frame precision.
Outputting or inputting timecode (LTC) to or from an
external device is also possible using the TIME CODE
IN/OUT connectors.
The unit is also compatible with VITC.
High-speed search function
You can carry out a picture search while playing back
in color within the range +60 to –60 times normal
speed1).
When controlling the unit in shuttle mode from an
editor or remote control unit, you can search at any
speed in the range +60 to –60 times normal speed. In
jog mode a frame by frame search is possible. During
playback in the range +10 to –10 times normal speed,
high-speed audio playback is also possible.
Digital slow motion playback
Using the frame memory function, noiseless slow
motion playback is possible at any speed in the range
+1 to –1 times normal speed.
Digital jog sound function
When searching at speeds in the range +1 to +1/30 or
–1/30 to –1 times normal speed, the digital jog sound
function is enabled. The audio signal is saved in
temporary memory, and replayed according to the
search speed. This allows searching on the sound
track.
Video process control
For analog video output and SDI-format video output,
you can adjust the video output level, chroma signal
output level, setup level (for DSR-2000), black level
(for DSR-2000P), and chroma phase.
1) The positive direction refers to forward movement of the
tape, and the negative direction to reverse movement.
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Features
Other Features
Menu operations for functions and
operating settings
To make it easier to use this unit for any particular
purpose, various functions and operating settings are
provided in the menu system.
Superimposing function
Timecode, operating mode, error messages, and other
text information, can be superimposed on the SDI
video signal and analog composite video signal output.
Functions for easy maintenance
•Self-diagnosis and alarm function: This
automatically detects incorrect operations or
connections, operating faults, and so forth, and
displays details of the problem, the cause, and the
action to be taken, in the control panel display
section.
•Digital hours meter: This keeps four cumulative
counts of the powered on time, the drum rotation
time, the tape transport time, and the number of tape
threadings and unthreadings, and displays them in the
control panal display section.
Compatible with wide screen aspect ratio
(16:9)
The unit can record and play back aspect ratio
information. When video accompanied by wide-screen
aspect ratio information is recorded or played back, the
unit can output the video signal also containing the
aspect ratio information.
Rack mountable
Using the optional RMM-130 Rack Mount Kit, you
can mount the unit in an EIA standard 19-inch rack
(height: 4 units).
Options
DSBK-190 i.LINK/DV Input/Output Board
This board enables cut editing between two DSR-
2000/2000P units. It also allows you to connect the
unit to other equipment provided with a Sony DV
connector to carry out editing or dubbing of digital
video and audio signals.
DSBK-200 Control Panel
When connected to the unit, you can operate the unit
remotely from the DSBK-200.
RMM-130 Rack Mount Kit
This kit can be used to mount the unit in an EIA-
standard 19-inch rack.

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System Configuration
The figure below shows example equipment that can
be connected to this unit.
i.LINK
(DSBK-190)
a)
i.LINK
(DSBK-190)
a)
SDI INPUT/OUTPUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN/OUT
ANALOG VIDEO I/O
S VIDEO IN/OUT
SDTI(QSDI)
INPUT/OUTPUT
SDTI(QSDI)
INPUT/OUTPUT
DVCAM camcorder DVCAM cassette
DV camcorder DV cassette
DSR-500WS/500WSP
SVO-5800/5800P
Microphone Headphones
DSR-2000/2000P (this unit)
DNW-A75/A75P
DSR-60/60P/80/80P/85/85P
Digital VCR
ES-7/ES-3 Edit Station
Analog Betacam VCR
Video monitor
Audio monitor system
DV camcorder
a) The DSBK-190 is an optional board.

Location and Function of Parts
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Location and Function of Parts
There are four control panels as shown in the figure
below.
Connector panel (See page 28.)
Upper control panel (See page 13.)
Lower control panel (See page 16.)
Subsidiary control panel (See page 25.)
To adjust the position of the lower control
panel
You can fix the lower control panel in any position
between vertical and horizontal for ease of operation.
Handle
Lock knob
Release lever
Raise the panel by holding both ends or
both handles.
When the panel is at the desired angle,
turn both lock knobs to fix in position.
If you raise the panel to the horizontal, it
automatically locks in position.
To lower the panel, press both
release levers.
To fix the panel at an angle where the lock knobs are inaccessible
1First position the panel at the desired angle, then without tightening the lock knobs, press the release levers
and raise the panel to the horizontal.
2With the panel horizontal, tighten the lock knobs, then press the release levers and return the panel to the
desired position, where it will lock into place.

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POWER
INPUT SELECT
SDTI/i.LINK
VIDEO IN
REMOTE
9PIN
i.LINK
CH-1,1/2
CH-2,3/4
MIXING
02
1
0
-1
-2
-12
dB
OVER
dB
-20
-30
-40
-60
1
02
1
0
-1
-2
-12
dB
OVER
dB
-20
-30
-40
-60
2
02
1
0
-1
-2
-12
dB
OVER
dB
-20
-30
-40
-60
3
02
1
0
-1
-2
-12
dB
OVER
dB
-20
-30
-40
-60
4
INPUT V:SDTI
COMPOSITE
ANALOG AES/EBU
ANALOG
SDTI
SDI SG
SDI SG
AES/EBU
SDI SG
Y-R,B SVIDEO
i.LINK
PB FS 48k44.1k32k REC MODE 2CH4CH
VIDEO
AUDIO
CH11/2
CH23/4
INPUT V:SDTI
COMPOSITE
ANALOG AES/EBU
ANALOG
SDTI
SDI SG
SDI SG
AES/EBU
SDI SG
Y-R,B SVIDEO
i.LINK
PB FS 48k44.1k32k REC MODE 2CH4CH
VIDEO
AUDIO
CH11/2
CH23/4
Upper Control Panel
1POWER switch
2Audio level meters
3Cassette compartment
1Input selection/audio mode display section
(see below)
1POWER switch
Press the “1” side to power the unit on. When the unit
is powered on, the display windows in the upper and
lower control panels light.
To power the unit off, press the “¬”side of the switch.
2Audio level meters
These show the audio levels of channels 1 to 4
(recording levels in recording mode or E-E mode1) and
playback level in playback mode).
There are two modes for audio level indications:
FULL and FINE, selected by the METER FULL/FINE
button on the lower control panel.
1) E-E mode: Abbreviation of “Electric-to-Electric mode”.
In this mode, video and audio signals input to the VCR
are output after passing through internal electric circuits,
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3Cassette compartment
Accepts DVCAM, DV and DVCPRO(25)
videocassettes.
For details of usable cassettes, see page 33.
1Input selection/audio mode display section
1INPUT display
5PB FS display 6REC MODE display
2INPUT VIDEO display
3AUDIO CH1, CH1/2 display
4AUDIO CH2, CH3/4 display
but not through magnetic conversion circuits such as
heads and tapes. This can be used to check input signals
and for adjusting input signal levels.
2Input selection section
(see page 14)
3Remote control
setting section
(see page 15)

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1INPUT display
Indicates the input signal selected with the SDTI/
i.LINK button in the input selection section.
V:SDTI: Digital video signal in SDTI(QSDI) format
SDTI: Digital video and audio signals in
SDTI(QSDI) format
i.LINK: Digital video and audio signals in DV
format, using i.LINK technology
2INPUT VIDEO display
Indicates the input video signal selected with the
VIDEO IN button in the input selection section.
COMPOSITE: Composite video signal
Y-R, B: Y, R−Y and B−Y component video signals
S VIDEO: S-video signal
SDI: SDI video signal
SG: Video test signal
3AUDIO CH1, CH1/2 display
Indicates the input audio signal selected with the CH1,
CH1/2 button in the input selection section.
ANALOG: Analog audio signal
AES/EBU: Digital audio signal in AES/EBU format
SDI: SDI audio signal
SG: Audio test signal
4AUDIO CH2, CH3/4 display
Indicates the input audio signal selected with the CH2,
CH3/4 button in the input selection section. The
indications available are the same as for the AUDIO
CH1, CH1/2 display described above.
5PB FS (playback audio sampling frequency)
display
Indicates the sampling frequency (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz or
32 kHz) at which audio is recorded on tape.
6REC MODE (audio recording mode) display
Indicates the audio recording mode (2CH or 4CH)
selected with extended menu item 817.
2Input selection section
1SDTI/i.LINK (SDTI(QSDI) interface/i.LINK
selection) button
Each press of this button cycles through the following
input signal selection options.
•Digital video signal in SDTI(QSDI) format input to
the SDTI(QSDI) INPUT connector
When this is selected, use the CH1, 1/2 button and
CH2, 3/4 button to select the required input audio
signals.
•Digital video and audio signals in SDTI(QSDI)
format input to the SDTI(QSDI) INPUT connector
•Digital video and audio signals in DV format, using
i.LINK technology, input to the i.LINK connector
(available when the optional DSBK-190 i.LINK/DV
Input/Output Board is installed)
In the input selection/audio mode display section, the
INPUT display shows the selection made with this
button.
2VIDEO IN button
Each press of this button cycles through the following
input video signal selection options.
•Composite video signal input to the VIDEO IN
connectors.
•Component video signals input to the COMPONENT
VIDEO Y/R−Y/B−Y IN connectors
•S-video signal input to the S VIDEO IN connector
•SDI video signal input to the SDI INPUT connector
•Video test signal (selected with extended menu item
710) generated by the internal signal generator
In the input selection/audio mode display section, the
INPUT VIDEO display shows the selection made with
this button.
INPUT SELECT
SDTI/i.LINK
VIDEO IN
CH-1,1/2
CH-2,3/4
MIXING
3CH1, 1/2 button
4CH2, 3/4 button
5MIXING button
1SDTI/i.LINK button
2VIDEO IN button

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3CH1, 1/2 (audio channel 1 or 1/2) button
Each press of this button cycles through the following
input audio signal selection options for audio channel 1
(when in 2-channel mode) or for audio channels 1 and
2 (when in 4-channel mode).
•Analog audio signal(s) input to the AUDIO IN CH-1
connector (when in 2-channel mode) or AUDIO IN
CH-1 and CH-2 connectors (when in 4-channel
mode).
•Digital audio signal in AES/EBU format input to the
DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) CH-1/2 connector
•SDI audio signal input to the SDI INPUT connector
•Audio test signal (selected with extended menu item
808) generated by the internal signal generator
In the input selection/audio mode display section, the
AUDIO CH1, CH1/2 display shows the selection made
with this button.
4CH2, 3/4 (audio channel 2 or 3/4) button
Each press of this button cycles through the input audio
signal selection options for audio channel 2 (when in 2-
channel mode) or for audio channels 3 and 4 (when in
4-channel mode) The input audio signal selection
options corresponding to those for the CH1, 1/2 button
described above are available.
In the input selection/audio mode display section, the
AUDIO CH2, CH3/4 display shows the selection made
with this button.
5MIXING (mixing setting on/off) button
This enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the setting for
audio input mixing made with extended menu item
819.
If the selected signal (except for analog audio) is not
supplied to the appropriate connector, the
corresponding indicator in the input selection/audio
mode display section flashes.
3Remote control setting section
1REMOTE button
When remote-controlling this unit from the unit
connected to the REMOTE-IN, REMOTE-OUT or
i.LINK connector, press this button, turning it on.
29PIN button
When carrying out remote control between this unit
and the unit connected to the REMOTE-IN or
REMOTE-OUT connector, press this button, turning it
on.
3i.LINK button
When carrying out remote control between this unit
and the unit connected to the i.LINK connector, press
this button, turning it on.
This button is effective only when the optional DSBK-
190 i.LINK/DV Input/Output Board is installed.
REMOTE
9PIN
i.LINK
29PIN button
1REMOTE button
3i.LINK button

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Lower Control Panel
FULL/FINE
PHONE LEVEL
CH-1
REC
PB
ASSEMBLE
HEADPHONES
PREVIEW REVIEW
AUTO
DMC EDIT DELETE
MEMORY
VIDEO INSERT CH-1 CH-2 CH-3 CH-4 TC
CH-2 CH-3 CH-4
CH-4CH-3CH-2CH-1
L
R
TRIM
PULL FORVARIABLE
IN OUT
IN OUT
AUDIO
REC
STANDBY
EJECT REW PLAY F FWD STOP
SEARCH VARIABLE
PREROLL EDIT
PLAYER RECORDER
ENTRY SHIFT
LIST MARK PREREAD PB/EE PB MENU SET HOLD COUNTER SEL RESET
CHANNEL CONDITION
-+
MONITOR SELECT
METER
EDIT
ClipLink
LP VITC
INHIBIT KEY INHIBIT SERVO
SHUTTLE
JOG
COUNTER
HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES
REPEAT
NOT
EDITABLE
REC
U-BITTC
1METER FULL/FINE button
2REC controls
3PB controls
4MONITOR SELECT buttons
5HEADPHONES jack and PHONE LEVEL control
1Monitor/menu/display setting
section (see page 17)
2Display section (see page 18)
3Edit mode setting section (see page 20)
4Editing control section (see page 21)
5Tape transport control
section (see page 22)
6Search control section
(see page 23)
1METER FULL/FINE button
This switches the display mode of the audio level
meters in the upper control panel as follows:
FULL: In this mode the segment of the display
corresponding to the current audio level and all
lower segments light. A marker indicating the
reference level (set with extended menu item 811)
also appears.
FINE: The display is enlarged, with a step of 0.25 dB
with respect to the reference level of 0 dB.
In this mode only the segment of the display
corresponding to the current audio level lights. If
the audio level exceeds the maximum display
level, the top segment flashes, and if the audio
level goes below the minimum display level, the
bottom segment flashes.
2REC (recording) controls
These individually adjust the recording levels on
channels 1 to 4.
To set the recording level, put the unit in E-E mode,
pull out the control knobs and adjust the level while
watching the level meters.
When the control knobs are pushed in, the recording
levels return to the preset levels and cannot be
adjusted.
For details of selecting the E-E mode, see the description of
the REC button in the tape transport control section (see
page 22) and the PB/EE button in the monitor/menu/display
setting section (see page 17).
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3PB (playback) controls
These adjust individually the playback levels on
channels 1 to 4.
During playback, pull out the control knobs and adjust
the level while watching the level meters.
When the control knobs are pushed in, the playback
levels return to the preset levels, and cannot be
adjusted.
4MONITOR SELECT buttons
There are four buttons CH-1 to CH-4 (channels 1 to 4)
in each of the upper (L) and lower (R) rows. Use these
buttons to select the channels for audio output via the
HEADPHONES connector on the lower control panel
and the MONITOR AUDIO connector on the
connector panel.
The HEADPHONES connector outputs stereo sound
(L and R) and the MONITOR AUDIO connector
outputs monaural sound (L and R mixed).
You can select two or more channels in either row by
pressing the buttons for the desired channels
simultaneously. The sounds of the channels selected in
the row are mixed.
In 2-channel audio recording mode (selected with
extended menu item 818), it is possible to use the
AUDIO OUT CH-3 and AUDIO OUT CH-4
connectors for monitor audio output for channels 1 and
2, respectively (use extended menu item 820).
5HEADPHONES jack and PHONE LEVEL
control
Connect stereo headphones with an impedance of 8
ohms to monitor the sound during recording, playback
and editing.
The PHONE LEVEL control knob adjusts the volume.
6PLAYER button and RECORDER button
When you carry out editing using a VCR connected to
the REMOTE-IN or REMOTE-OUT connector as the
player and this unit as the recorder, these buttons select
which VCR the editing control buttons and tape
transport buttons on this unit control.
PLAYER: The editing control buttons and tape
transport buttons on this unit control the external
player VCR.
RECORDER: The editing control buttons and tape
transport buttons on this unit control the recorder
(this unit).
When this unit is being used in standalone mode,
neither button functions.
1Monitor/menu/display setting section
PREREAD PB/EE PB MENU SET HOLD COUNTER SEL RESET
1PREREAD button
2MENU button
3SET button
4RESET button
5PB/EE button
6PB button
7HOLD button
8COUNTER SEL button
1PREREAD button
When this is lit, a preread (read-before-write) is carried
out in insert editing.
For details of preread editing, see the section “Preread
Editing” (page 87).
2MENU button
Use this button for setup menu operations.
Pressing this button, turning it on, shows setup menus
in the time counter display (see page 18).
Press the button once more to exit from the menu
display.
For details of setup menu operations, see Chapter 6 “Setup
Menu” (page 107).
3SET button
Use this button for setting time code and user bit
values and in setup menu operations.
For details of setting time code and user bit values see
Chapter 2 “Setting/Displaying Time Data and Text
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4RESET button
To reset a time counter value (COUNTER) shown in
the time counter display, press this button.
Resetting the COUNTER value erases all edit points.
This button is also used for setting time code and user
bit values and in setup menu operations.
5PB/EE (playback/E-E) button
To select E-E mode input signals for the video/audio
signals output during fast forward, rewind, still, and
standby, press this button, turning it on.
Either one of this button and the PB button is always
lit.
6PB (playback) button
To select playback signals for the video/audio signals
output during fast forward, rewind, still, and standby,
press this button, turning it on.
Either one of this button and the PB/EE button is
always lit.
7HOLD button
To stop updating of the time code or user bit value in
the time counter display (that is, to hold the display),
press this button, turning it on. To set a time code or
user bit value, first press this button to hold the value.
8COUNTER SEL (select) button
This switches the value shown in the time counter
display in the following sequence: COUNTER, TC, U-
BIT.
Time counter display selection
a) The selection of TC or VITC is made by the TC SELECT
switch on the subsidiary control panel.
Selection Value displayed
COUNTER Tape running time (hours, minutes,
seconds, frames)
TC Playback time code read by the internal
time code reader or time code being
recorded.a)
U-BIT User bit value inserted in the playback time
code or time code being recorded.a)
2Display section
1Recording/playback format indicators
2ClipLink indicator
3VITC indicator
4Time data type indicators 5Time counter display
6REC INHIBIT indicator
7Cassette memory indicator
8KEY INHIBIT indicator
9SERVO indicator
!º CHANNEL CONDITION indicator
!¡Tape end alarm indicator
!™ SHUTTLE/JOG indicators
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1Recording/playback format indicators
DVCAM: This lights when a tape recorded in
DVCAM format is played back.
DV: This lights when a tape recorded in consumer
DV format is played back.
LP: This lights when a tape recorded in LP mode is
played back.
When a tape recorded in DVCPRO (25) format or any
other format than those mentioned above is played
back, none of the above indicators lights.
2ClipLink indicator
Lights when a cassette is loaded on which ClipLink
log data is stored in the cassette memory.
For details of ClipLink log data, see the appendix “ClipLink
Guide” (page 147).
3VITC indicator
Lights when VITC is being read or recorded regardless
of the data shown in the time counter display.
4Time data type indicators
One of the three indicators (COUNTER, U-BIT, and
TC) lights to indicate the type of time data currently
shown in the time counter display.
COUNTER: Count value of the time counter
U-BIT: User bit data
TC: SMPTE time code (DSR-2000) or EBU time
code (DSR-2000P)
5Time counter display
Indicates the count value of the time counter, time
code, or user bit data depending on the settings of the
COUNTER SEL button in the monitor/menu/display
setting section and the TC SELECT switch on the
subsidiary control panel.
Also used to display edit point values, edit duration
values, error messages and setup menu data.
6REC (recording) INHIBIT indicator
This indicator is on or off according to the
combination of the setting of the REC INHIBIT switch
on the subsidiary control panel and the REC/SAVE
switch on the loaded cassette, as shown in the
following table. When this indicator is on, recording
on tape is prohibited.
REC INHIBIT indicator indications
a) It is possible to make a setting (extended menu item 107)
so that in this case the indicator flashes.
7Cassette memory indicator
Lights when a cassette provided with a memory chip
(“cassette memory”) is loaded.
8KEY INHIBIT indicator
This indicator lights when the KEY INHIBIT switch
on the subsidiary control panel is set to ON.
The buttons/switches to be operable even when this
indicator is on can be determined using extended menu
item 118.
9SERVO indicator
When the drum servo and capstan servo are locked1),
this indicator lights.
!º CHANNEL CONDITION indicator
This three-color indicator shows the state of the
playback signal.
Green: The state of the playback signal is good.
Yellow: The playback signal is somewhat
deteriorated, but playback is possible.
Red: The playback signal is deteriorated.
When the red indicator remains on, head cleaning
or an internal inspection is necessary.
REC INHIBIT
switch position State of the REC/ SAVE switch on
the cassette
REC INHIBIT
indicator state
ON SAVE/REC Lit
OFF SAVE Lita)
REC Off
1) Servo lock: This refers to the synchronization of the
phase of the drum rotation and the reference signal for the
tape transport position, so that the video heads can trace
the same pattern on the tape for playback or recording.
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ASSEMBLE
VIDEO INSERT CH-1 CH-2 CH-3 CH-4 TC
!¡ Tape end alarm indicator
Starts flashing when the remaining capacity of the tape
is for about 2 minutes.
!™ SHUTTLE/JOG indicators
When searching in shuttle or variable mode using the
search dial, the SHUTTLE indicator lights, and when
searching in jog mode using the search dial, the JOG
indicator lights. When the search dial is turned
clockwise causing playback to take place in the
forward direction, the ·indicator lights. When the
search dial is turned counterclockwise causing
playback to take place in the reverse direction, the ª
indicator lights. When the tape is stopped, the π
indicator lights.
For more information about the search dial, see page 23.
!£ NOT EDITABLE indicator
Lights during playback of a tape that contains a
recording in other than the DVCAM format. When
this indicator is lit, the recordings contained in the tape
can be used as source material for editing, but editing
operations such as insert editing and assemble editing
cannot be performed.
This indicator also lights when the audio recording
mode selected on this unit does not coincides with that
of the loaded tape.
3Edit mode setting section
1INSERT buttons
Use these buttons to select the signals for insert
editing1).
VIDEO: To select the video signal, press this button,
turning it on.
CH-1 to CH-4 (channel 1 to channel 4): To select
audio channels 1 to 4, press these buttons, turning
them on. You can select any number of the
channels.
TC: To select time code, press this button, turning it
on.
2ASSEMBLE button
Press this button, turning it on, to carry out assemble
editing2).
All signals (video signals, audio signals, time code
signals, and so forth) are recorded together.
1INSERT buttons
2ASSEMBLE button
1) Insert editing: Editing in which new video/audio is added
into the middle of existing recorded video/audio.
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2) Assemble editing: Editing in which new video/audio is
added in sequence to the end of existing recorded video/
audio.