Sony Dsr 45 - professional editing video cassete... User manual

SERVICE MANUAL

System

Recording format DVCAM/DV (SP) format, rotating

2-head helical scan, digital

component recording

Video signal DSR-45:

EIA STANDARD, NTSC color

system

DSR-45P:

CCIR STANDARD, PAL colour

system

Video

Quantization 8-bit

Sampling frequency

DSR-45:

13.5 MHz (4:1:1 Component)

DSR-45P:

13.5 MHz (4:2:0 Component)

Audio

Quantization 12-bit (non-linear) or 16-bit

(linear)

Sampling frequency

32 kHz (12-bit recording) or

48 kHz (16-bit recording)

Usable cassettes Standard-DVCAM cassettes and

Mini-DVCAM cassettes

Recording time Standard cassette

DVCAM:

184 minutes (PDV184)

180 minutes (DV270)

DV: 270 minutes (PDV184/

DV270)

Mini cassette

DVCAM: 40 minutes (PDVM40/

DVM60)

DV: 60 minutes (PDVM40/

DVM60)

(We recommend that you use

DVCAM cassettes.)

Clock

System Quartz locked, digital display

Power back-up Back-up duration: up to two weeks

(after an 8-hour charge)

Inputs

VIDEO IN REF.INBNC type

1 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)

S VIDEO IN Mini DIN 4-pin

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p

(75 ohms, unbalanced)

Chrominance signal:

0.286 Vp-p (DSR-45)

0.3 Vp-p (DSR-45P)

(75 ohms unbalanced)

COMPONENT IN Y: BNC type

1.0 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)

R-Y: BNC type

0.7 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)

(DSR-45: 75%, color bars / DSR-

45P: 100%, colour bars)

B-Y: BNC type

0.7 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)

(DSR-45: 75%, color bars / DSR-

45P: 100%, colour bars)

DV IN/OUT 4-pin jack (i.LINK)

AUDIO IN (CH-1 to CH-4)

Phono jack, –10/–2/+4 dBu,

Impedance more than 47 kohms,

unbalanced

Maximum input level:

DSR-45:

–10 : +18 dBu (about 6 Vrms)

–2 : +24 dBu (about 12.5 Vrms)

+4 : +30 dBu (about 25 Vrms)

DSR-45P:

–10 : +16 dBu (about 5 Vrms)

–2 : +22 dBu (about 10 Vrms)

+4 : +28 dBu (about 20 Vrms)

TC IN BNC type

0.5 to 18 Vp-p (time code input)

0.5 to 4 Vp-p (through output)

Outputs

MONITOR VIDEOPhono jack, 1 Vp-p (75 ohms,

unbalanced) (superimpose)

VIDEO OUT BNC type, 1 Vp-p (75 ohms,

unbalanced)

COMPONENT OUT

Y: BNC type

1.0 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)

R-Y: BNC type

0.7 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)

(DSR-45: 75%, color bars / DSR-

45P: 100%, colour bars)

B-Y: BNC type

0.7 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)

(DSR-45: 75%, color bars / DSR-

45P: 100%, colour bars)

S VIDEO OUT Mini DIN 4-pin

Luminance signal: 1.0 Vp-p

(75 ohms, unbalanced)

Chrominance signal:

0.286 Vp-p (DSR-45)

0.3 Vp-p (DSR-45P)

(75 ohms, unbalanced)

AUDIO OUT (CH-1 to CH-4)

XLR 3-pin, male, +4 dBu, 600

ohms loading, balanced

MONITOR AUDIO

Phono jack

TC OUT BNC type, 2.2 Vp-p, 600 ohms /

1.2 Vp-p, 75 ohms

0.5 to 4 Vp-p (through output,

600 ohms)

PHONES Stereo minijack, 8 Ω

SPECIFICATIONS

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DSR-45/45P

RMT-DS5

US Model

Canadian Model

DSR-45

AEP Model

UK Model

E Model

Australian Model

New Zealand Model

DSR-45P

R MECHANISM

Ver 1.0 2002. 04

DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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Remote control

RS-232C D-sub 9-pin (male)

RS-422A D-sub 9-pin (female)

CONTROL S IN Stereo minijack

LANC Stereo mini-minijack

LCD screen

Picture 5.1 cm (2 type)

Total dot number 123 200 (560 ×220)

General

Power requirements100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption22 W (during playback)

Operating temperature

5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)

Storage temperature

–20 °C to +60 °C

(–4 °F to +140 °F)

Dimensions Approx. 212 ×98 ×392.8 mm

(8 3/8×3 7/8×15 1/2inches)

(w/h/d, including projecting parts

and controls)

175 (7)

212 (8

)

392.8 (15

)

88 (3

)10 (

)11.2 (

)

284 (11

)

Unit: mm (inches)

Mass Approx. 4.6 kg (10 lb. 2 oz.)

Supplied accessories

Remote Commander (1)

AC power cord (1)

Size AA batteries (2)

Cleaning cassette (1)

Operating instructions

Interface Manual for Programmers

(1)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!

LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0

SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE

DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ

DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COM-

POSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES

NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU

DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0OR DOTTED

LINE WITH MARK 0ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE

OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH

SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS

SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUB-

LISHED BY SONY.

CAUTION

Dangerofexplosionifbatteryisincorrectlyreplaced.

Replace only with the same or eqivalent type.

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LEAKAGETEST

The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground

and from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having

a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes).

Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.

1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA

WT-540A. Follow the manufacturers' instructions to use these

instruments.

2. A battery-operatedAC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245

digital multimeter is suitable for this job.

3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a

VOM or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The “limit” indica-

tion is 0.75V, so analog meters must have an accurate low-

voltage scale. The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are ex-

amples of a passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery

operated digital multimeters that have a 2VAC range are suit-

able. (See Fig. A)

Fig. A Using AC voltmeter to check AC leakage

1.5 k

Ω

0.15 µFAC

Voltmeter

(0.75 V)

To Exposed Metal

Parts on Set

Earth Ground

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-sol-

dered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder

splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are

“pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transis-

tors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them

out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs

of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recom-

mend their replacement.

5. Check the line cord for cracks and abrasion. Recommend the

replacement of any such line cord to the customer.

6. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

7. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs,

screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage.

Check leakage as described below.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

(US Model only)

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following

safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:

UNLEADED SOLDER

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead-

free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.

(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with

the lead free mark due to their particular size)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

•Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 ˚C higher than

ordinary solder.

Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be

applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.

Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to

about 350 ˚C .

Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the

heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

•Strong viscosity

Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow) than

ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur

such as on IC pins, etc.

•Usable with ordinary solder

It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may

also be added to ordinary solder.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page Section Title Page

SERVICE NOTE................................................................ 7

1. Note for Repair ............................................................ 7

SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ..................................... 8

1. Self-diagnosis Function............................................... 8

2. Self-diagnosis Display................................................. 8

3. Service Mode Display ................................................. 8

4. Self-diagnosis Code Table .......................................... 9

1. GENERAL

Features ................................................................................ 1-1

Location and Function of Parts ............................................. 1-1

Displaying Various Data ........................................................ 1-5

Notes on Video Cassettes..................................................... 1-6

Playback ................................................................................ 1-7

Recording .............................................................................. 1-9

Notes on Usage in the Editing System ................................. 1-10

Connections for Digital Non-linear Editing ............................ 1-10

Connections for a Cut Editing System .................................. 1-11

Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System ........................ 1-11

Adjusting Edit Timing............................................................. 1-12

Setting the Time Code and User Bits.................................... 1-13

Synchronizing the Time Codes ............................................. 1-14

Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases

of the Video Signals............................................................... 1-15

Adjusting the Signals............................................................. 1-15

Duplication (Generating a Work Tape

with the Same Time Code).................................................... 1-16

Audio Dubbing ....................................................................... 1-17

Operating the Menus ............................................................. 1-17

Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 1-22

Alarm Messages.................................................................... 1-23

Notes on Use......................................................................... 1-23

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. Upper Case, Bottom Plate .......................................... 2-1

2-2. Front Panel Block Assembly ....................................... 2-1

2-3. FR-183/DL-062 Boards ............................................... 2-2

2-4. LCD Module (LCD901)................................................ 2-2

2-5. Mechanism Deck ......................................................... 2-3

2-6. CM-59 Board ............................................................... 2-3

2-7. JC-21/DI-73 Boards .................................................... 2-4

2-8. VD-032 Board.............................................................. 2-4

2-9. Rear Panel Block Assembly ........................................ 2-5

2-10. Circuit Boards Location-1 (Over All) ........................... 2-6

2-11. Circuit Boards Location-2 (Mechanism Deck) ............ 2-7

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. Overall Block Diagram 1.............................................. 3-1

3-2. Overall Block Diagram 2.............................................. 3-3

3-3. Overall Block Diagram 3.............................................. 3-5

3-4. Overall Block Diagram 4.............................................. 3-7

3-5. Overall Block Diagram 5.............................................. 3-9

3-6. Overall Block Diagram 6.............................................. 3-11

3-7. Overall Block Diagram 7.............................................. 3-13

3-8. Overall Block Diagram 8.............................................. 3-15

3-9. Overall Block Diagram 9.............................................. 3-17

3-10. Power Block Diagram 1 ............................................... 3-19

3-11. Power Block Diagram 2 ............................................... 3-21

3-12. Power Block Diagram 3 ............................................... 3-23

3-13. Power Block Diagram 4 ............................................... 3-25

3-14. Power Block Diagram 5 ............................................... 3-27

4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ..................................... 4-1

4-1. Frame Schematic Diagram (1/2) ................................. 4-3

Frame Schematic Diagram (2/2) ................................. 4-5

4-2. Schematic Diagrams ................................................... 4-7

•RP-234 (1/2)(REC/PB AMP 1)............................... 4-7

•RP-234 (2/2)(REC/PB AMP 2)............................... 4-9

•JC-21(1/14) (VIDEO PB AMP)............................... 4-11

•JC-21(2/14) (VIDEO A/D CONVERTER)............... 4-13

•JC-21(3/14) (CHROMA MIX) ................................. 4-15

•JC-21(4/14) (AFC).................................................. 4-17

•JC-21(5/14)

(VFD (VIDEO DSP, D/A CONVERTER)) ............... 4-19

•JC-21(6/14) (SFD).................................................. 4-21

•JC-21(7/14) (TFD).................................................. 4-23

•JC-21(8/14) (DV INTERFACE)............................... 4-25

•JC-21(9/14) (MECHANISM CONTROL 1)............. 4-27

•JC-21(10/14) (MECHANISM CONTROL 2)........... 4-29

•JC-21(11/14) (MODE CONTROL) ......................... 4-31

•JC-21(12/14) (AUDIO 1) ........................................ 4-33

•JC-21(13/14) (AUDIO 2) ........................................ 4-35

•JC-21(14/14) (POWER SUPPLY) .......................... 4-37

•DI-73 (1/9) (VIDEO D/A CONVERTER) ................ 4-39

•DI-73 (2/9) (VIDEO FIFO MEMORY)..................... 4-41

•DI-73 (3/9) (SYNC SHIFTER 1)............................. 4-43

•DI-73 (4/9) (SYNC SHIFTER 2)............................. 4-45

•DI-73 (5/9) (AUDIO HPF) ....................................... 4-47

•DI-73 (6/9) (AUDIO A/D, D/A CONVERTER) ........ 4-49

•DI-73 (7/9) (AUDIO DSP)....................................... 4-51

•DI-73 (8/9) (AUDIO DSP CONTROL).................... 4-53

•DI-73 (9/9) (TIME CODE IN/OUT) ......................... 4-55

•VD-032 (1/16) (SYNC GENERATOR 1) ................ 4-57

•VD-032 (2/16) (SYNC GENERATOR 2) ................ 4-59

•VD-032 (3/16) (SYNC GENERATOR 3) ................ 4-61

•VD-032 (4/16) (VIDEO IN 1) .................................. 4-63

•VD-032 (5/16) (VIDEO IN 2) .................................. 4-65

•VD-032 (6/16) (VIDEO IN 3) .................................. 4-67

•VD-032 (7/16) (UVIC) ............................................ 4-69

•VD-032 (8/16) (VIDEO OUT 1) .............................. 4-71

•VD-032 (9/16) (VIDEO OUT 2) .............................. 4-73

•VD-032 (10/16) (VIDEO OUT 3) ........................... 4-75

•VD-032 (11/16) (AUDIO)........................................ 4-77

•VD-032 (12/16) (HI CONTROL)............................. 4-79

•VD-032 (13/16) (RS-232C/422 CONTROL) .......... 4-81

•VD-032 (14/16) (DC IN) ......................................... 4-83

•VD-032 (15/16) (DC/DC CONVERTER 1)............. 4-85

•VD-032 (16/16) (DC/DC CONVERTER 2)............. 4-87

•CM-59 (1/3) (DC/DC CONVERTER,

REEL MOTOR DRIVE) .......................................... 4-89

•CM-59 (2/3) (DRUM MOTOR DRIVE,

FL MOTOR DRIVE)................................................ 4-91

•CM-59 (3/3) (CAPSTAN MOTOR DRIVE,

CAM MOTOR DRIVE) ............................................ 4-93

•MD-76 (TAPE SENSOR)........................................ 4-95

•CK-107 (EJECTION DETECT SWITCH)/

DL-062 (REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER) .......... 4-97

•FC-087 (FRONT DOOR DETECT SWITCH)/

FM-037 (FRONT DOOR MOTOR) ......................... 4-98

•FR-183 (USER CONTROL) ................................... 4-99

•HP-135 (HEAD PHONE)........................................ 4-101

•PD-170 (1/2) (RGB DRIVER)................................. 4-103

•PD-170 (2/2) (TIMING GENERATOR)................... 4-105

•JK-216 (VIDEO/AUDIO IN/OUT) ........................... 4-107

•XL-005 (AUDIO OUT) ............................................ 4-109

•RS-082 (RS-422 DRIVER)/

RS-083 (RS-232C DRIVER) .................................. 4-111

•DV-032 (DV CONNECTOR)/

LS-060 (CONTROL JACK) .................................... 4-112

•ACS1581-MA (POWER) ........................................ 4-113

4-3. Printed Wiring Boards ................................................. 4-115

•RP-234 ................................................................... 4-115

•JC-21 ...................................................................... 4-119

•DI-73....................................................................... 4-123

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•VD-032 ................................................................... 4-127

•CM-59..................................................................... 4-131

•MD-76..................................................................... 4-135

•CK-107/DL-062 ...................................................... 4-137

•FC-087/FM-037 ...................................................... 4-138

•FR-183.................................................................... 4-139

•HP-135 ................................................................... 4-143

•PD-170 ................................................................... 4-145

•JK-216 .................................................................... 4-147

•XL-005 .................................................................... 4-151

•RS-082/RS-083 ...................................................... 4-153

•DV-032 .................................................................... 4-155

•LS-060 .................................................................... 4-156

•ACS1581-MA.......................................................... 4-157

4-4. Waveforms................................................................... 4-161

4-5. Parts Location ............................................................. 4-179

5. ADJUSTMENTS

1. Before Starting Adjustment ......................................... 5-1

1-1. Adjusting Items when Replacing Main Parts

and Boards .................................................................. 5-2

1-2. Information (Mechanical Section) ............................... 5-4

5-1. MECHANICAL SECTION ADJUSTMENTS................ 5-5

5-1-1. Parts Replacement and Preparation

for Adjustment ........................................................ 5-5

1-1. Assembly/disassembly of Cassette Compartment..... 5-5

1-2. How To Load/unload.................................................... 5-5

1-3. List of Service Tools .................................................... 5-6

1-4. About Mode Selector II ............................................... 5-7

5-1-2. Periodic Check ....................................................... 5-8

2-1. Cleaning of Rotary Drum Assembly ...................... 5-8

2-2. Cleaning of Tape Path System............................... 5-8

2-3. Periodic Checks ..................................................... 5-8

5-1-3. Parts Replacement................................................. 5-9

3-1. Tape Guide 1/8 and Guide Guard.......................... 5-9

3-2. Tape Guide 2/7 ....................................................... 5-9

3-3. Capstan Cover ....................................................... 5-10

3-4. Reel Motor .............................................................. 5-10

3-5. FL Motor Assembly, Gear A, Gear B and

Gear CD Assembly ................................................ 5-10

3-6. GL Arm S Assembly, GL Arm T Assembly,

Coaster S Assembly and Coaster T Assembly...... 5-11

3-7. MIC Base Guide, MIC Base Assembly and

MIC Base Spring .................................................... 5-12

3-8. Drum Cap, Drum Assembly and Tape Support ..... 5-12

3-9. Pinch Arm Assembly .............................................. 5-13

3-10. Capstan Motor........................................................ 5-13

3-11. Pendulum Retainer and

Pendulum Arm Assembly ....................................... 5-13

3-12. Brake Arm S, Ratchet BrakeT,

Tension Coil Spring (Brake), SBR Slider and FP-248

Flexible Board (Condensation Sensor).................. 5-14

3-13. Reel Table Assembly, Idler Gear A Assembly

and Idler Gear B..................................................... 5-14

3-14. Reel Base Retainer, Reel Base T Assembly and

Reel Base S Assembly (Reel Lock Release Block

and Reel Lock Release Spring) ............................. 5-15

3-15. Cam Motor, Motor Holder....................................... 5-15

3-16. TG2/7 Arm Block, TG2/7 Band Block and

Tension Coil Spring (TG2)/(TG7)........................... 5-16

3-17. Sub-slider Arm, Sub-slider, Encoder Gear,

Main Cam Gear, Coupling Gear, Sub-cam Gear,

Pinch Slider and Loadeing Arm Assy .................... 5-17

3-18. Main Slider, Main Slider Arm and Pendulum

Stopper Assembly .................................................. 5-19

3-19. MD-76 Board and Encoder Retainer ..................... 5-20

3-20. Components of GL Arm S/T Assembly

(GL Arm Assembly, GL Helical Torsion Spring,

GL Gear)................................................................. 5-21

3-21. Components of MIC Base Assembly

(FP-104 Flexible Board, MIC Base)....................... 5-21

3-22. Components of Drum Assembly

(Motor FPC Assembly, Elastic Connector) ............ 5-22

3-23. Components of Pinch Arm Assembly (Tape Retainer,

Compression Coil Spring) ...................................... 5-22

3-24. Components of TG2/7 Arm Assembly (ET Magnet,

Magnet Holder) ...................................................... 5-22

5-1-4. Check and Adjustment ........................................... 5-23

4-1. Reel Table Height Check and Adjustment ............. 5-24

4-2. TG1/8 Height Check and Adjustment .................... 5-24

4-3. TG2/7 Height Check and Adjustment .................... 5-25

4-4. FWD/RVS Position Check and Adjustment ........... 5-25

4-5. Electric Tension Regulator Check and Adjustment

of TG2/7 Arm .......................................................... 5-26

4-6. FWD/RVS Back Tension Check and Adjustment... 5-27

4-7. Preparation for Adjustment and

Tape Path Check .................................................... 5-28

4-8. Track Adjustment and Check

(Checking the RF Waveform)................................. 5-29

4-9. Track Check............................................................ 5-29

4-10. CUE/REV Check .................................................... 5-30

4-11. Curl Check and Adjustment ................................... 5-30

4-12. Rising Check .......................................................... 5-31

5-2. SERVICE MODE ......................................................... 5-32

5-2-1. Adjusting Remote Commander.............................. 5-32

1. Used Adjustment Remote Commander................. 5-32

2. Precautions Upon Using the Adjusting Remote

Commander............................................................ 5-32

5-2-2. Data Processing ..................................................... 5-33

5-2-3. Service Mode ......................................................... 5-34

1. Emergence Memory Address ................................ 5-34

2. EMG Code (Emergency Code) .............................. 5-34

3. MSW Code ............................................................. 5-35

4. Bit Value Discriminatiion ........................................ 5-36

5. Recorde of Use Check ........................................... 5-37

6. LED Check ............................................................. 5-38

7. Switch Check (1) .................................................... 5-39

8. Switch Check (2) .................................................... 5-39

9. Switch Check (3) .................................................... 5-39

10. Switch Check (4) .................................................... 5-40

11. Switch Check (5) .................................................... 5-40

5-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 5-41

3-1. Preparations Before Adjustment ............................ 5-41

3-1-1. Equipment Used..................................................... 5-41

3-1-2. Connection of Equipment....................................... 5-42

3-1-3. Checking the Input Signals .................................... 5-43

1. S VIDEO Input ........................................................ 5-43

2. VIDEO Input ........................................................... 5-43

3. COMPONENT Input............................................... 5-44

3-1-4. Adjustment Tapes ................................................... 5-45

3-1-5. Input/output Level and Impedance ........................ 5-46

3-2. System Control System Adjustments .................... 5-47

1. Initializing the C, D, E Page Data........................... 5-47

2. Input of C Page Initial Data .................................... 5-47

3. Input of D Page Initial Data .................................... 5-47

4. Input of E Page Initial Data .................................... 5-47

5. Modification of C, D, E, Page Data ........................ 5-47

6. C Page Table .......................................................... 5-48

7. D Page Table .......................................................... 5-49

8. E Page Table .......................................................... 5-49

9. Node Unique ID No. Input ...................................... 5-51

3-3. Servo and RF System Adjustments....................... 5-53

1. Capstan FG Adjustment (CM-59 Board) ............... 5-53

2. PLL f0Pre-adjustment (RP-234 Board) ................. 5-53

3. Switching Position Adjustment (RP-234 Board) .... 5-53

4. RF-AGC Adjustment (RP-234 Board).................... 5-53

5. CLK DELAY and AEQ Adjustment

(RP-234 Board) ...................................................... 5-54

6. PLL f0Final Adjustment (RP-234 Board)............... 5-54

3-4. Video System Adjustments .................................... 5-54

3-4-1. JC-21 Board Adjustment........................................ 5-54

1. VFD SPCK Adjustment (JC-21 Board) .................. 5-54

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2. A/D Converter Reference Voltage

Adjustment (1) (JC-21 Board)................................ 5-54

3. A/D Converter Reference Voltage

Adjustment (2) (JC-21 Board)................................ 5-54

4. Y Signal Clamp Reference Voltage Adjustment

(JC-21 Board)......................................................... 5-55

5. CR Signal Clamp Reference Voltage Adjustment

(JC-21 Board)......................................................... 5-55

6. CB Signal Clamp Reference Voltage Adjustment

(JC-21 Board)......................................................... 5-55

7. AFC Preliminary Adjustment (JC-21 Board) ......... 5-55

8. AFC Picture Frame Adjustment (JC-21 Board) ..... 5-55

9. AFC Adjustment (JC-21 Board) ............................. 5-55

10. PlaybackY Level Adjustment (JC-21 Board)......... 5-56

11. Playback C Level Adjustment (JC-21 Board) ........ 5-56

3-4-2. General Adjustment ............................................... 5-57

1. Playback Sync Level Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-57

2. Playback Blanking Level Adjustment with 0%

Setup (VD-032 Board) ........................................... 5-57

3. Playback Signal Level Adjustment with 0% Setup

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-58

4. Playback CR Signal Level Adjustment with 0%

Setup (VD-032 Board) ........................................... 5-58

5. Playback CB Signal Level Adjustment with 0%

Setup (VD-032 Board) ........................................... 5-59

6. Playback CR Signal Delay Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-59

7. Playback CB Signal Delay Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-60

8. Encoder Free Run Adjustment (VD-032 Board) .... 5-60

9. Carrier Balance Adjustment (VD-032 Board) ........ 5-61

10. Burst Level Adjustment (VD-032 Board) ............... 5-61

11. Color Level Adjustment with 0% Setup

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-62

12. SC_V Phase Adjustment (VD-032 Board)............. 5-62

13. Playback Blanking Level Adjustment with 7.5%

Setup (VD-032 Board)(DSR-45) ............................ 5-63

14. PlaybackY Signal Level Adjustment with 7.5%

Setup (VD-032 Board)(DSR-45) ............................ 5-63

15. Playback CR Signal Level Adjustment with 7.5%

Setup (VD-032 Board)(DSR-45) ............................ 5-64

16. Playback CB Signal Level Adjustment with 7.5%

Setup (VD-032 Board)(DSR-45) ............................ 5-64

17. Color Level Adjustment with 7.5% Setup

(VD-032 Board)(DSR-45)....................................... 5-65

18. Video Output Level Check (VD-032 Board)........... 5-65

19. S-Video Output Level Check (VD-032 Board) ....... 5-66

20. Monitor Terminal Output Level Adjustment

(JC-21 Board)......................................................... 5-67

21. E-E Blanking Level Adjustment (VD-032 Board) ... 5-68

22. Component E-EY Signal Level Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-69

23. Component E-E CR Signal Level Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-69

24. Component E-E CB Signal Level Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-70

25. Component E-E CR Signal Delay Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-71

26. Component E-E CB Signal Delay Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-72

27. E-E Color Level Adjustment (VD-032 Board) ........ 5-73

28. Decoder Free Run Adjustment (VD-032 Board).... 5-74

29. Decoder HUE Adjustment (VD-032 Board) .......... 5-75

30. S Video E-EY Signal Level Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-76

31. S Video E-E CR Signal Level Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-76

32. S Video E-E CB Signal Level Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-77

33. S Video E-E CR Signal Delay Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-78

34. S Video E-E CB Signal Delay Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-79

35. Composite E-EY Signal Level Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-80

36. Composite E-E CR Signal Level Check

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-80

37. Composite E-E CB Signal Level Check

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-81

38. H Phase Adjustment (VD-032 Board).................... 5-82

39. E-E SC Phase Adjustment (VD-032 Board) .......... 5-82

40. Playback SC Phase Adjustment

(EXT SYNC OFF) (VD-032 Board) ........................ 5-83

41. Playback SC Phase Adjustment

(EXT SYNC ON) (VD-032 Board).......................... 5-83

3-5. LCD System Adjustments ...................................... 5-84

1. VCO Adjustment (PD-170 Board).......................... 5-84

2. D Range Adjustment (PD-170 Board) ................... 5-85

3. Bright Adjustment (PD-170 Board) ........................ 5-85

4. Contrast Adjustment (PD-170 Board).................... 5-86

5. Color Adjustment (PD-170 Board)......................... 5-86

6. V-COM Level Adjustment (PD-170 Board) ............ 5-87

7. V-COM Adjustment (PD-170 Board)...................... 5-87

8. White Balance Adjustment (PD-170 Board) .......... 5-88

3-6. AUDIO System Adjustments .................................. 5-89

1. Audio PAL Data Input (DSR-45P) .......................... 5-90

2. Playing Level Check ............................................... 5-91

3. E-E Level Check..................................................... 5-91

4. Frequency Characteristic Check............................ 5-92

5. Distortion Check..................................................... 5-93

6. HEAD PHONE Check ............................................ 5-94

7. E-E Maximum Input Check .................................... 5-94

8. E-E AUTO Check ................................................... 5-95

9. E-E Noise Level Check .......................................... 5-95

10. E-E AUTO Maximum Input Check ......................... 5-96

3-7. Time Code System Adjustments ........................... 5-97

1. Analog Through (E-E) Level Check ....................... 5-97

2. Time Code Reading Check .................................... 5-97

3. Internal Time Code Output Waveform Check ........ 5-98

4. Internal Time Code Output Check ......................... 5-98

3-8. Arrangement Diagram for Adjustment Parts.......... 5-99

6. REPAIR PARTS LIST

6-1. EXPLODED VIEWS .................................................... 6-1

6-1-1. Overall Assembly ................................................... 6-1

6-1-2. Front Panel Assembly ............................................ 6-2

6-1-3. Rear Panel Assembly............................................. 6-3

6-1-4. Main Frame Assembly............................................ 6-4

6-1-5. CMX Block Assembly ............................................. 6-5

6-1-6. Mechanism Deck Assembly (Drum Assembly)...... 6-6

6-1-7. Mechanism Deck Assembly (Gear, Arm)............... 6-7

6-1-8. Mechanism Deck Assembly (Motor, MD Board).... 6-8

6-1-9. Mechanism Deck Assembly

(Cassette Compartment) ....................................... 6-9

6-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ......................................... 6-10

Hardware List ........................................................................ 6-51

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1. NOTE FOR REPAIR

Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of

bent at the terminal.

Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly.

When remove a connector, don’t pull at wire of connector.

It is possible that a wire is snapped.

Cut and remove the part of gilt

which comes off at the point.

(Be careful or some pieces of

gilt may be left inside)

When installing a connector, don’t press down at wire of connector.

It is possible that a wire is snapped.

SERVICE NOTE

Do not fold down a flat cable at the edge of the inforcing board

which is the reverse side of pins when the flat cable is connected

to a connector.

If the flat cable is folded at that point, it may be a cause of

breaking of foil inside of the cable.

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DSR-45/45P

SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

1. Self-diagnosis Function

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagno-

sis function starts working, and displays on the LCD monitor what

to do. This function consists of two display; self-diagnosis display

and service mode display.

Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruc-

tion manual.

Note: The “self-diagnosis display”data will be backed up by the coin-type lithium battery (VD-032 board BT701).When this

coin-type lithium battery is disconnected, the “self-diagnosis display” data will be lost by initialization.

2. Self-diagnosis Display

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the time code of

the LCD monitor shows a 4-digit display consisting of an alpha-

bet and numbers, which blinks at 3.2 Hz. This 5-character display

indicates the “repaired by:”, “block” in which the problem oc-

curred, and “detailed code” of the problem.

3. Service Mode Display

The service mode display shows up to six self-diagnosis codes shown in the past.

3-1. Display Method

Set the “DISPLAY SELECT” switch to “DATA”, turn on the power by the “POWER” switch while pressing the “STOP” key, and continue

pressing the “STOP” key for 5 seconds continuously. The service mode will be displayed, and the time code will show the backup No. and

the 5-character self-diagnosis codes.

3-2. Switching of Backup No.

By pressing the “F” or “f” key, past self-diagnosis codes will be shown in order. The backup No. in the [] indicates the order in which the

problem occurred. (If the number of problems which occurred is less than 6, only the number of problems which occurred will be shown.)

[1] : Occurred first time [4] : Occurred fourth time

[2] : Occurred second time [5] : Occurred fifth time

[3] : Occurred third time [6] : Occurred the last time

3-3. End of Display

Turning OFF the power supply will end the service mode display.

Order of previous errors

Backup No. Self-diagnosis Codes

C : 3 1 : 1 1

[3]

Lights up

LCD monitor

[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1

1 1

3 1C

Repaired by:

Refer to page 10.

Self-diagnosis Code Table.

Indicates the appropriate

step to be taken.

E.g.

31 ....Reload the tape.

32 ....Turn on power again.

Block Detailed Code

Blinks at 3.2Hz

C : Corrected by customer

H : Corrected by dealer

E : Corrected by service

engineer

LCD monitor

C : 3 1 : 1 1

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4. Self-diagnosis CodeTable

Block

Function

Detailed

Code

Symptom/State

Condensation.

Video head is dirty.

LOAD direction. Loading does not

complete within specified time

UNLOAD direction. Loading does not

complete within specified time

T reel fault.

S reel fault.

FG fault when starting capstan.

FG fault when starting drum.

FG fault during normal drum operations.

LOAD direction loading motor time-

out.

UNLOAD direction loading motor

time-out.

T reel fault.

S reel fault.

FG fault when starting capstan.

FG fault when starting drum.

FG fault during normal drum

operations.

Self-diagnosis Code

Repaired by:

Correction

Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour.

Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Disconnect the AC power cord.

After reconnecting it, operate the unit.

Disconnect the AC power cord.

After reconnecting it, operate the unit.

Disconnect the AC power cord.

After reconnecting it, operate the unit.

Disconnect the AC power cord.

After reconnecting it, operate the unit.

Disconnect the AC power cord.

After reconnecting it, operate the unit.

Disconnect the AC power cord.

After reconnecting it, operate the unit.

Disconnect the AC power cord.

After reconnecting it, operate the unit.

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SECTION 1

GENERAL Thissectionis extracted fromDSR-

45/45P instruction manual.

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Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter1

Overview

Features

The DSR-45/45P is a digital videocassette recorder

using

-inch tape. Offering the DVCAM™ digital

recording format, the DSR-45/45P produces stable,

superior picture quality by digitally processing and

separating image signals into color difference signals

and a luminance signal (component video). Equipped

with five kinds of remote control connector (RS-422A/

RS-232C/LANC/CONTROL S/i.LINK), the DSR-45/

45P allows you to configure various connection. The

built-in color LCD monitor lets you check images

easily.

The main features of the DSR-45/45P are described

below.

DVCAM Format

DVCAM is based on the consumer DV format,

which uses the 4:1:1 component digital format

(DSR-45) or the 4:2:0 format (DSR-45P), and

provides a

-inch digital recording format for

professional use.

For details, see “Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format”

on page 101 (GB).

High picture quality, high stability

Video signals are separated into color difference

signals and a luminance signal, which are encoded and

compressed to one-fifth size before being recorded to

ensure stable and superb picture quality.

Because the recording is digital, multi-generation

digital dubbing can be performed with virtually no

deterioration of quality.

Wide track pitch

The recording track pitch is about 15 µm, fully 50

percent wider than the DV format’s 10 µm track pitch.

Thanks to this feature, the DVCAM format fully meets

the reliability and precision requirements of

professional editing.

High-quality PCM digital audio

PCM recording makes for a wide dynamic range and a

high signal-to-noise ratio, thereby enhancing sound

quality.

There are two recording modes: 2-channel mode (48

kHz sampling and 16 bit linear code), which offers

sound quality equivalent to the DAT (Digital Audio

Tape) format, or 4-channel mode (32 kHz sampling

and 12 bit nonlinear code), which provides four

channel simultaneous recording/playback.

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DV format compatibility

The unit can perform recording and playback in the

DV-format (SP mode only). (Recording/playing an

image in LP mode is not available.)

Choice of two cassette sizes

The unit can use both standard-size and mini-size

DVCAM/DV cassettes.

•According to cassette size, the position of the reel

drive plates automatically changes.

•The maximum recording/playback times are 184

minutes for standard size cassettes and 40 minutes for

mini-size cassettes (DVCAM format).

Remote control

The unit can be operated by remote control from the

CONTROL S system Remote Control Unit (DSRM-

20, not supplied), or an editing controller that has an

RS-422A, RS-232C, or LANC jack.

High-speed search function

If you use an editing controller or the Remote Control

Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied), the unit has a picture

search function that allows you to view color pictures

at playback speeds up to 14 times normal speed (DSR-

45) or up to 17 times normal speed (DSR-45P) in both

forward and reverse directions.

You can also search frame-by-frame in jog mode.

While searching for scenes, you can also hear playback

audio.

Internal time code generator/reader

The unit contains a time code generator/reader that can

generate and read longitudinal time code (LTC) in the

SMPTE format (DSR-45) or EBU format (DSR-45P).

This unit can output the time code read from tape as an

analog (LTC) signal, and receive externally generated

time code (LTC).

Digital slow playback

The unit has a frame memory function that allows slow

playback without noise. This is available only at +

time speed and –

-time speed.

TBC (Time Base Corrector)

The unit has a digital TBC that provides jitter-free

video output for analog signals. The video output

level, chrominance signal output level, and setup level

(DSR-45 only) can all be adjusted.

Jog audio function

If you use the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not

supplied) or an editing controller, audio can be

monitored at various playback speeds when in jog

mode.

Various interfaces

The unit provides many types of interface connectors.

• Analog video: component video, composite video, S-

video (IN/OUT)

• Analog audio: XLR (3-pin) output connectors

provide four channel simultaneous playback, phono

jack type input connectors.

• i.LINK (DV)

: i.LINK-compliant DV jack (4-pin)

allows input or output of digital video/audio signals

in DVCAM/DV format.

• TC (Time code): BNC type input/output connectors

allow input/output of the time code between this unit

and an external device.

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1) i.LINK and the i.LINK logo “ ”are trademarks and

indicate that this product is in agreement with IEEE

1394-1995 specifications and their revisions.

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Built-in color LCD monitor

The unit has a 2-type color LCD (liquid crystal

display) monitor that lets you verify images on the

spot. You can see the setup menus, audio levels, and

system statuses. Menus and data can be superimposed

over the picture being displayed.

Duplicate, including cassette memory data

Using an i.LINK cable, you can duplicate a tape that

includes time code and cassette memory data, etc. If

the original tape has blank portions, you can duplicate

the tape skipping those portions.

Audio dubbing function

The unit allows you to record just the sound onto the

recorded tape (audio dubbing). (The tape must be

recorded in DVCAM format and the audio mode must

be 32 kHz.)

Menu system for functionality and

operation settings

The unit provides a menu system to make its various

functions easier to use and set up.

Superimposition function

Time code, warnings, menus, and other text data can

be superimposed on the MONITOR VIDEO output

and the LCD monitor.

Easy maintenance functions

• Self-diagnostics/alarm functions: The system

automatically detects an invalid operation, an invalid

connection or a malfunction, and displays a

description, a cause and a recovery method on the

LCD monitor and outputs the data from the

MONITOR VIDEO connector.

• Digital hours meter: A digital hours meter counts

four types of time data—operating time, drum

rotation time, tape running time, and tape threading/

unthreading. The digital hours data are indicated on

the menu.

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1Cassette compartment

Insert a standard-size or mini-size DVCAM cassette.

To open or close the compartment, press the EJECT

button qa.

For details of cassettes that can be used, see “Notes on

Video Cassettes” on page 30 (GB).

2REMOTE/LOCAL switch

Set this switch to REMOTE when controlling the unit

from an external device connected to the RS-422A/RS-

232C connector on the rear panel.

REMOTE: Enables an external device connected to

the RS-422A/RS-232C connector.

When setting this switch to REMOTE, you can

restrict the tape transport and menu control

buttons on the front panel, the Remote

Commander, and the optional Remote Control

Unit connected to the CONTROL S IN jack using

LOCAL ENBL on the REMOTE menu.

For details on the REMOTE menu, see “REMOTE

menu” on page 80 (GB).

LOCAL: Disables an external device connected to

the RS-422A/RS-232C connector.

Front Panel

The switch setting enables/disables external devices as

follows.

REMOTE LOCAL

RS-422A

Enabled Disabled

RS-232C

Enabled Disabled

LANC

Enabled Enabled

CONTROL S IN

Depending on the Enabled

setting of LOCAL

ENBL on the

REMOTE menu

Remote Commander

Depending on the Enabled

setting of LOCAL

ENBL on the

REMOTE menu

DV (i.LINK) Enabled Enabled

a) You also need to set the remote selector on the rear panel

according to the connector to which you connect a

device.

b) Depending on the setting of COMMANDER on the

OTHERS menu.

Notes

•An external device connected to the LANC jack can

operate the unit regardless the setting of this switch as

long as the remote selector is set to LANC.

CH-

1/2

MIN MAX

CH-

3/4

CH-1

CH-2

CH-3

CH-4

2Tape transport control

section

(see page 16 (GB))

3Audio control section

(see page 18 (GB))

4Display window

(see page 19 (GB))

7PHONES jack

8RESET button

0INPUT SELECT

selector

qa EJECT button

1Cassette compartment

1Monitor display section

(see page 14 (GB))

2REMOTE/LOCAL switch

5AUDIO MONITOR

selector

9CHARACTER DISPLAY

(MONITOR OUT) switch

6PHONE LEVEL

control knob

3ON/STANDBY

switch and

lamp

4TIMER selector

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•In addition to the Remote Commander supplied with

the unit, the unit accepts signals from any Sony

Remote Commander whose command mode is set to

VTR4. When this switch is set to REMOTE, the

Remote Commander functions depending on the

setting of LOCAL ENBL on the REMOTE menu. If

you want to disable the control from any Remote

Commander, set COMMANDER on the OTHERS

menu to CONTROL S.

•The TIMER selector 4setting has a higher priority

than this switch setting.

•When this switch is set to REMOTE, the ON/

STANDBY switch 3does not work. To enable the

ON/STANDBY switch, set this switch to LOCAL or

set LOCAL ENBL on the REMOTE menu to ALL

KEYS.

3ON/STANDBY switch and lamp

Press this switch to turn the unit on. The ON/

STANDBY lamp lights up in green. When you press

this switch again, the unit goes into the standby mode

and the lamp lights up in red.

Note

When the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to

REMOTE, this switch does not work. To enable this

switch, set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to LOCAL

or set LOCAL ENBL on the REMOTE menu to ALL

KEYS.

4TIMER selector

Use to select Auto Repeat or recording using an

external AC timer (not supplied).

REPEAT: Whenever the power is connected to this

unit, a tape rewinds to its beginning automatically

and playback starts. The unit repeats the playback

from the beginning to the first index (if there is no

index on the tape, to an unrecorded portion; if

there is no unrecorded portion, to the tape end).

Auto Repeat also functions if you set this selector

to REPEAT during playback or rewinding.

For details on Auto Repeat, see “Automatically playing

back a tape repeatedly (Auto Repeat)” on page 39 (GB).

OFF: Auto Repeat or timer recording is released.

REC: Recording begins the moment the power is

connected to the unit.

Note

This selector setting has a higher priority than the

REMOTE/LOCAL switch 2setting.

5AUDIO MONITOR selector

Use to select the audio track you want to listen to

through the PHONES jack 7or MONITOR AUDIO

jack.

CH-1/2: channels 1/2 only

MIX: channels 1/2 and channels 3/4

CH-3/4: channels 3/4 only

6PHONE LEVEL control knob

Controls the volume of the headphones connected to

the PHONES jack 7.

7PHONES jack

Connect stereo headphones for monitoring sounds

during recording or playback. The audio signal you

want to monitor can be selected with the AUDIO

MONITOR selector 5.

8RESET button

Press this button to initialize the time set on the

internal clock and the time code of the FREE RUN

setting. Use the tip of a ball-point pen or similar tool to

press this button. (The menu item settings are

maintained.)

9CHARACTER DISPLAY (MONITOR OUT)

(data items superimposed on an external monitor)

switch

Set this switch to ON to superimpose data items on the

MONITOR VIDEO output. Even if you set it to OFF,

the tape label, title and data codes (camera data and

date/time recorded by a camera) are superimposed.

Note

To choose whether or not the tape label, title, or data

codes are displayed, use the menu items. Also, you can

select the data code items to be displayed by pressing

the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander.

0INPUT SELECT selector

You can select DV, S VIDEO, VIDEO, or

COMPONENT to input signals.

The type of signal selected is displayed on the Data

screen on the LCD monitor on the front panel.

Notes

•When you input signals to the DV jack, the following

settings are disabled:

– Setting of the audio input level control selector

(–10/–2/+4)

– Audio recording level

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– Audio recording level adjustment mode (AUTO/

MANU)

– Audio mode (32 kHz/48 kHz)

– Audio limiter

– Color bars (Cannot be displayed)

•If you change this selector, the screen may

momentarily become bright or noise may appear.

This noise will be recorded.

• Do not change this selector setting during recording.

Otherwise, the recorded image will be distorted or the

signal output from the DV jack will be interrupted.

Also, the unit may mistakenly recognize that a

qa EJECT (OPEN/CLOSE) (open/close the cassette

compartment) button

Press this button to open or close the cassette

compartment. If you press this button while a cassette

is inside the unit, the compartment opens and the

cassette is ejected.

After removing the cassette, press this button again to

close the compartment.

1Monitor display section

1LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor

Displays the playback or EE

pictures. Also,

superimposed time data, status information, menu,

audio levels meters, etc. are displayed.

Notes

•The data items superimposed on the LCD monitor are

the same as items superimposed on a monitor

connected to the MONITOR VIDEO jack.

You cannot make two monitors display different data

items individually.

•The backlight used in the built-in LCD monitor

deteriorates with prolonged use. If the brightness of

the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted, consult your

Sony dealer.

For details on the maintenance of the LCD monitor, see

page 99 (GB).

2CHARACTER DISPLAY (LCD) (data items

superimposed on the LCD monitor) selector

Use to superimpose data items on the LCD monitor.

OFF: No data items are superimposed except the

tape label, title, data codes (camera data, and date/

time recorded by a camera).

ON: Data items are superimposed.

ON (BLACK BACK): Data items are displayed on a

black background.

1LCD monitor

2CHARACTER DISPLAY

(LCD) selector

3DISPLAY SELECT selector

4EXEC or FINE (AUDIO)

button

5J/ jbuttons

1) “EE” stands for “Electric to Electric.” In EE mode, the

video and audio signals that are input to the VCR’s

recording circuitry do not pass through any magnetic

conversion circuits but instead are output via electric

circuits only. This mode is used to check the input

signals and adjust input levels. The pictures output in EE

mode are referred to as EE pictures.

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Notes

•To choose whether or not the tape label, title, or data

codes are displayed, use the menu items. Also, you

can select the data code items to be displayed by

pressing the DATA CODE button on the Remote

Commander.

• To adjust the menu items, set the LCD monitor or a

monitor connected to the MONITOR VIDEO jack to

display the menu. When neither of the monitors is set,

you cannot adjust the menu items.

3DISPLAY SELECT selector

Selects the data items displayed on the LCD monitor

or a monitor connected to the MONITOR VIDEO

jack.

MENU: displays the menu.

DATA: displays time code, remaining tape time, type

of input signal selected, audio mode, presence or

absence of cassette memory, tape label, title, etc.

AUDIO: displays audio levels.

Notes

•You can use the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not

supplied) or the supplied Remote Commander to

search for a scene using search signals on the tape. In

this case, you can search for the scene regardless of

this selector setting.

To display the “–/+” which indicates the direction to

search, set this selector to DATA.

•If you change the selector setting during a search with

the cassette memory, the search aborts.

4EXEC (execute) or FINE (AUDIO) (fine audio

levels) button

When the DISPLAY SELECT selector 3is set to

MENU, the button functions as the EXEC (execute)

button. Press this button to change the setting on the

menu items.

For details on the menu, see “Operating the Menus” on

page 76 (GB).

When the DISPLAY SELECT selector 3is set to

AUDIO, the button functions as the FINE (fine audio

levels) button. While you are holding this button

down, the enlarged audio levels meters are displayed.

You can confirm or adjust audio levels precisely on

these enlarged audio levels meters. To select an

enlarged portion, use REF LEVEL on the AUDIO SET

menu.

For details on fine audio levels screen, see “Fine audio

levels screen” on page 29 (GB).

For details on the AUDIO SET menu, see “AUDIO SET

menu” on page 88 (GB).

5J/ jbuttons

When the DISPLAY SELECT selector 3is set to

MENU, you can select a menu item by pressing these

buttons.

For details on the menu, see “Operating the Menus” on

page 76 (GB).

When the DISPLAY SELECT selector 3is set to

DATA, you can adjust the brightness of the LCD

monitor by pressing these buttons. During the

adjustment, the brightness level is displayed as

illustrated below. It disappears one second after you

have adjusted the brightness.

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2Tape transport control section

1STOP button

Press this button to stop the current tape transport

operation.

2REW (rewind) button/indicator

When you press this button, the indicator lights and the

tape starts rewinding. During rewind, the picture does

not appear on the monitor (you can see the picture as it

is seen in the EE mode).

To locate a scene while monitoring the picture, hold

this button down during rewind, playback or in the

playback pause mode.

If you press the PLAY button while holding this button

down during stop, the tape is rewound to its beginning

and starts playback automatically (during rewind, the

REW indicator lights and the PLAY indicator flashes).

You can change the tape transport mode in FF/REW

SPD on the VTR SET menu.

For details on the VTR SET menu, see “VTR SET menu” on

page 90 (GB).

Notes

•If you set EE/PB SEL on the DISPLAY SET menu to

PB, the EE pictures or EE sounds are not output

while the tape rewinds.

•If you set FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu to

SHUTTLEMAX, you can display the picture while

the tape rewinds.

For details on the tape transport speed of the

SHUTTLEMAX setting, see “FF/REW SPD” in the “VTR

SET menu” on page 90 (GB).

3PLAY button/indicator

When you press this button, the indicator lights and

playback begins.

Notes

•If the unit is playing a part of the tape where the

format has been changed between the DVCAM

format and the DV format or where the color system

of the recorded signals has been changed between

PAL and NTSC, the picture and sound are distorted.

•The unit can play back only tapes recorded in the

DVCAM format or in the SP mode of the DV format.

4FF (fast forward) button/indicator

When you press this button, the indicator lights and the

tape is fast forwarded. During fast forward, the picture

does not appear on the monitor (you can see the

picture as it is seen in the EE mode).

To locate a scene while monitoring the picture, hold

this button down during fast forward, playback or in

the playback pause mode.

You can change the tape transport mode in FF/REW

SPD on the VTR SET menu.

For details on the VTR SET menu, see “VTR SET menu” on

page 90 (GB).

Notes

•If you set EE/PB SEL on the DISPLAY SET menu to

PB, the EE pictures or EE sounds are not output

while the tape is fast-forwarded.

7AUDIO DUB button/indicator

8DUP button/indicator

6REC button/indicator

5PAUSE button/indicator

4FF button/indicator

3PLAY button/indicator

2REW button/indicator

1STOP button

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•If you set FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu to

SHUTTLEMAX, you can display the picture while

fast-forwarding the tape.

For details on the tape transport speed of the

SHUTTLEMAX setting, see “FF/REW SPD” in the “VTR

SET menu” on page 90 (GB).

5PAUSE button/indicator

When you press this button during recording, playing,

or audio dubbing, the current operation goes into the

pause mode. Pressing this button again resumes the

operation. The indicator lights while the unit is in the

pause mode.

6REC (record) button/indicator

When you press the PLAY button while holding this

button down, the PLAY and REC indicators light and

recording starts.

When the unit is in the stop mode, you can check EE

signals for an image, sound and time code by pressing

this button. During this check, the REC indicator

lights. To stop this operation, press the STOP button.

For details, see “EE/PB SEL” in the “DISPLAY SET menu”

on page 85 (GB). For details on time codes, see “DSR-45/

45P time codes” on page 63 (GB).

Note

The unit can record only in the DVCAM format or in

the SP mode of the DV format.

7AUDIO DUB (audio dubbing) button/indicator

Use this button to dub sounds. The indicator lights

while sounds are being dubbed.

For details on audio dubbing, see “Audio Dubbing” on

page 74 (GB).

When the unit is in the stop mode and the INPUT

SELECT selector is set to other than DV, you can

listen to the EE sound by pressing this button. During

this operation, the indicator lights. To stop the

operation, press the STOP button.

For details, see “EE/PB SEL” in the “DISPLAY SET menu”

on page 85 (GB).

8DUP (duplicate) button/indicator

Use to duplicate a tape, including the time code.

During duplication, the indicator lights.

For details on the duplicate function, see “Duplication

(generating a work tape with the same time code)” on page

69 (GB).

When the unit is in the stop mode and a DV signal is

selected and input, you can check the EE signals for an

image, sound and time code by pressing this button.

During the check, the indicator lights. To stop this

operation, press the STOP button.

For details, see “EE/PB SEL” in the “DISPLAY SET menu”

on page 85 (GB). For details on time codes, see “DSR-45/

45P time codes” on page 63 (GB).

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3Audio control section

1AUDIO INPUT (AUTO/MANU) switch

Switches the audio recording level adjustment mode.

AUTO: Adjusts the recording level automatically.

The AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs (CH-1 to

CH-4) 2are disabled.

To link the AGC (Auto Gain Control) of the audio

channels (CH-1/2 or CH-3/4), set AGC CH1,2

(AGC CH3,4) on the AUDIO SET menu to

LINKED.

MANU: Enables the AUDIO REC LEVEL control

knobs (CH-1 to CH-4) 2to manually adjust the

recording level.

Notes

• When DV signals are input to the unit, the sound

recorded retains the signal level input, regardless of

the setting of this switch.

• If the sound is louder than the input amplifier’s

dynamic range, the AUTO setting is ineffective.

• Even if you set this switch to AUTO, unless the

setting of the INPUT LEVEL selector on the rear

panel is appropriate, there may be clipping and noise.

• The audio level is automatically adjusted to an

appropriate level when you select AUTO. It takes

about 20 seconds for the audio level to be stabilized

in the following cases.

– immediately after powering on

– immediately after stopping a playback operation

– immediately after switching the audio mode in

AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET menu

• If LIMITER on the AUDIO SET menu has been set

to ON while you are manually adjusting the audio

level, you can record the sound without clipping even

if the audio input level is high as long as the level is

within the amplifier’s dynamic range. The LIMITER

setting is available only when this switch is set to

MANU.

2AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs (CH-1 to

CH-4)

By turning these knobs, you can adjust the analog

audio input signal levels for CH-1 to CH-4

respectively. You can adjust the audio signal level only

if the AUDIO INPUT (AUTO/MANU) switch 1has

been set to MANU.

To display the audio levels meters on the LCD

monitor, set the DISPLAY SELECT selector on the

monitor display section to AUDIO (audio screen).

While you are holding down the FINE (fine audio

levels) button when the audio levels meters are

displayed, a part of the audio levels meters will be

enlarged (Fine audio levels screen). To select the

enlarged portion, use REF LEVEL on the AUDIO SET

menu. You can adjust the audio levels precisely on this

screen.

For details on the audio screen, see “Audio screen” on page

28 (GB).

Note

You cannot adjust the audio level of the DV signal.

CH-1

CH-2

CH-3

CH-4

1AUDIO INPUT switch

2AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs

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4Display window

1END SEARCH button

When you press this button, the unit searches the tape

and plays back the last five-second recorded picture.

After playback, the unit turns to the stop mode. Use

this function to record another image at the end of the

last recorded portion or to check the image itself.

Note

If you use a cassette without cassette memory, the end

search function does not work once you eject the

cassette after you have recorded on the tape. If you use

a cassette with cassette memory, the end search

function works even if you have ejected the cassette

one or more times. If there is a blank portion at the

beginning or between recorded portions, the end

search function may not work correctly.

2INDEX button

Press this button during recording to mark an index. If

you mark an index at the scene you want to search for,

you can easily find the scene later.

For details on index, see “Recording Functions” on page 44

(GB).

3q(cassette) indicator

Lights when a digital video cassette is loaded. Even if

the unit is in the standby mode, the indicator lights as

long as a cassette is inside of the unit. While a cassette

is being ejected, the indicator flashes.

4DVCAM indicator

Lights when the unit is playing back a tape recorded in

the DVCAM format. When REC MODE on the VTR

SET menu is set to DVCAM, this indicator also lights

during recording or when the unit is in the EE mode.

For details on the VTR SET menu, see “VTR SET menu” on

page 90 (GB).

5Remote control detector

6Time counter display

Displays time data (count value of the counter / time

code / user bits), the self-diagnostics code numbers

(page 100 (GB)), or the alarm messages (“Err” (page

97 (GB)).

When the count value of the counter is negative, “–”

appears as the first digit (leftmost digit). When that

value is positive, the first digit is blank.

When the format of the displayed time code is drop

frame mode, the drop frame indicator, located between

minutes and seconds, lights.

The user bits are displayed with periods (.) after each

digit.

Notes

•In the playback mode, if the tape has a portion where

recorded signals are not continuous;

– The count value of the counter may not advance

correctly from that portion.

– The displayed value of the time code or user bits

may be temporarily inaccurate.

•When this unit plays back a part of the tape where the

recorded color system has been changed between

PAL and NTSC, the displayed value may be

inaccurate.

•When this unit plays back a part of the tape where the

recording format has been changed between DVCAM

and DV, the displayed value may be inaccurate.

•The counter operates on a ±12-hour cycle. You

cannot make the counter operate on a 24-hour cycle.

•The count value of the counter consists of seven

digits. The leftmost digit is not displayed. (i.e.; If the

actual count value is “11:22:11:22,” the displayed

value will be “1:22:11:22.” ) However, the unit

recognizes that the hours value is 11.

2INDEX button

6Time counter display

5Remote control detector

1END SEARCH button

3q(cassette) indicator

4DVCAM indicator

7COUNTER SELECT selector

8RESET button

Drop frame indicator

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Rear Panel

2DV jack

3AC IN connector

4CONTROL S IN jack

5MONITOR jacks

1TC connectors

3Remote control

section

(see page 24 (GB))

1Video signal input/

output section

(see page 22 (GB))

2Audio signal input/

output section

(see page 23 (GB))

7COUNTER SELECT selector

Selects the time data to be indicated on the time

counter display. Selected time data is also displayed on

the LCD monitor or on the counter display of a

monitor connected to the MONITOR VIDEO jack.

COUNTER: Count value of the counter (seven

digits). The value is displayed on a ±12-hour

cycle.

TC: Time code

U-BIT: User bits

Notes

•The count value of the counter of this unit is

determined by calculation based on the time code,

that is, simple approximation. Therefore, in cases

such as the following, the value may be inaccurate.

–There is a portion where the time code is not

continuous on the tape you are using.

–The time code in both the drop frame mode and the

non-drop frame mode are recorded on the tape you

are using (For DSR-45 only).

–There is a blank portion between recorded portions

on the tape you are using.

–Atape recorded using the PAL color system is

being used in the DSR-45.

–Atape recorded using the NTSC color system is

being used in the DSR-45P.

–You are using an external time code.

–TC RUN on the TC/UB SET menu is set to FREE

RUN.

•If you intend to edit using an RS-422A connection,

set the editing mode of the controller to time code

(TC), and set the COUNTER SELECT selector of

this unit to TC.

8RESET (counter reset) button

When the COUNTER SELECT selector 7is set to

COUNTER, pressing this button resets the value

indicated on the time counter display to 0:00:00:00

(0H00M00S00F).

Notes

•This button cannot reset the value of the time code or

user bits.

•To reset the value of the time code or user bits, use

TC PRESET or UB PRESET on the TC/UB SET

menu.

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1TC (time code) connectors (BNC-type)

Used to input or output time code.

TC IN (time code input) connector: Connects to the

time code output connector on external devices

such as a time code generator or a VCR. Use this

connector to synchronize the internal time code

generator of this unit with an external time code.

Note

The unit can read the time code input to this

connector only when the time code is output at

normal play speed.

TC OUT (time code output) connector: Connects

to the time code input connector on external

devices such as a time code reader or a VCR.

The unit outputs the time code depending on the

operating state as follows:

Playing: The time code on the tape is output.

Recording: Either the time code generated by the

internal time code generator or the time code

input from a device connected to the TC IN

connector is output.

For details, see “DSR-45/45P time codes” on page 63

(GB).

Note

If JOG TC OUT on the TC/UB SET menu has

been set to ON, the time code is output during

search mode, but the output time code is not

continuous.

2DV jack (4-pin)

Used to input/output the digital signal that complies

with the i.LINK standard (Recommended cable: VMC-

IL4415 (A), VMC-IL4615 (A)). Use when a device

connected to the unit has a DV jack. If you connect the

unit and another device using DV jacks, you can

minimize deterioration of picture quality during

recording, dubbing, or capturing still pictures, all by

means of digital signal processing. For details, refer to

the instruction manual of the external device.

Notes

•If video signals have been input to the DV jack and

you output these video signals to the MONITOR

VIDEO, VIDEO OUT, or S VIDEO OUT

connectors, the sync and burst of the corresponding

EE pictures are not synchronized.

•i.LINK and the i.LINK logo “ ” are trademarks and

indicate that this product is in agreement with IEEE

1394-1995 specifications and their revisions.

•This jack can accept only DV signals.

•If the unit is connected to a device equipped with a 6-

pin DV jack, when you intend to disconnect or

reconnect the DV cable, turn off the device and pull

out the plug of its power cord from the AC outlet

beforehand. If you connect or disconnect the DV

cable while the device is connected to the AC outlet,

high-voltage current (8 to 40 V) is output from the

DV jack of the device to this unit, which may cause a

malfunction.

•When connecting a device that has a 6-pin DV jack to

this unit, first, connect the plug of the cable to the 6-

pin DV jack.

3AC IN connector

Connects to an AC outlet using the supplied power

cord.

Even if the unit is in the standby mode, it consumes

power. To turn the unit off completely, pull the plug

out from the AC outlet.

4CONTROL S IN jack (stereo minijack)

Connects to the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not

supplied) for controlling this unit.

Notes

• When using the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not

supplied), set COMMANDER on the OTHERS menu

to CONTROL S.

•If the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE,

the control of a device connected to the CONTROL S

jack is restricted by the setting of LOCAL ENBL on

the REMOTE menu.

5MONITOR jacks (phono jack)

Output video and audio signals for monitoring.

MONITOR VIDEO jack: Outputs composite video

signals. Connect the input jack of an external

monitor to this jack. When you set the

CHARACTER DISPLAY (MONITOR OUT)

switch on the front panel to ON, data items such

as time data, menus or alarm messages are

superimposed on the external monitor.

For details on the superimposed data items, see

“Displaying Various Data” on page 27 (GB).

Notes

• When video sync signals of the EE pictures output

from the MONITOR VIDEO jack, sync and burst are

not synchronized.

• The video signal output from this connector is not

synchronized with the video signal output from the

line-out connectors (COMPONENT OUT, S VIDEO

OUT, VIDEO OUT). When the unit is in the EE

mode, the output pictures are delayed by several

lines. When played back, the picture is not exactly

externally synchronized — only vertically

synchronized. You cannot adjust the sync and

subcarrier phases.

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1Video signal input/output section

1S VIDEO connectors (4-pin)

Inputs/Outputs the S-video signal with Y (luminance)

and the C (chroma: 3.58 MHz for DSR-45 and 4.43

MHz for DSR-45P) separated.

2VIDEO connectors (BNC-type)

VIDEO IN REF.IN (reference video / composite

video input) connector:

Inputs composite video signals to this unit. When

performing a playback synchronized with an

external sync signal, this connector inputs a

reference video (black burst) signal.

VIDEO OUT (composite video output) connector:

Outputs composite video signals. The data items

are not superimposed.

3COMPONENT connectors (BNC-type)

Inputs/Outputs component video signals (Y/R-Y/B-Y).

2VIDEO connectors

3COMPONENT connectors

1S VIDEO connectors

Note

The unit can only accept standard video signals.

If you input the types of video signals shown below,

recorded picture, sound, and the EE picture output

via the VIDEO OUT, S VIDEO OUT and

COMPONENT OUT connectors may be distorted.

• Signals from some home game machines

• Blue background screen or gray background screen

from a consumer VCR

• Pictures played at a speed other than normal by a

VCR that does not have the TBC (Time Base

Corrector)

• Video signals in which the sync signals are distorted

• Signals from a defective cassette (tape or recording

condition is bad) played by an analog VCR that does

not have TBC

• If DV input has been selected, color and luminance

may be distorted in the EE mode, depending on the

monitor.

• The data items superimposed on a monitor connected

to this jack are the same as the items superimposed

on the LCD monitor.

You cannot make two monitors display different data

items individually.

• The adjustment of PB LEVEL on the VIDEO SET

menu does not affect the MONITOR VIDEO output.

• While the unit is externally synchronized, the sync

signal frequency and the burst signals of the video

signals output to the LCD monitor and the

MONITOR VIDEO jack are not synchronized.

Therefore, jitter may appear on those output signals.

If the unit is externally synchronized, use the VIDEO

OUT connector. If you use the MONITOR VIDEO

jack, set EXT SYNC on the VIDEO SET menu to

OFF.

MONITOR AUDIO jack: Outputs the audio signals

for monitoring. Select the audio channels you

want to monitor as follows.

CH-1/2: channels 1/2

MIX: channels 1 to 4

CH-3/4: channels 3/4

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2Audio signal input/output section

1INPUT LEVEL (–10/–2/+4) selector

Selects one from among –10 dB, –2 dB, or +4 dB

according to the audio level of the signal input via the

AUDIO IN jacks 2.

Note

If this selector setting is not appropriate, clipping

distortion or noise may occur even if the AUDIO

INPUT switch has been set to AUTO.

For more information on the setting of this selector, see

“When you set the INPUT LEVEL selector” on page 96

(GB).

2AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-4 jacks (phono jack)

Inputs audio signals (CH-1 to CH-4).

Note

To input balanced audio signals via these jacks, use a

conversion cable as shown below. (The COLD side is

open.)

For details on conversion cables, refer to the instruction

manual of the devices you use.

COLD

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HOT

GND

3AUDIO OUT CH-1 to CH-4 connectors (XLR 3-

pin, male)

Outputs audio signals (CH-1 to CH-4).

2AUDIO IN jacks 3AUDIO OUT

connectors

1INPUT LEVEL selector

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3Remote control section

Notes

•When controlling the unit using a device connected to

the RS-232C connector 1or the RS-422A connector

2, set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front

panel to REMOTE. (Regardless of the setting of the

REMOTE/LOCAL switch, you can use a device

connected to the LANC jack 3to control the unit.)

•Even when the DSR-45 plays back a PAL formatted

tape (or the DSR-45P plays back an NTSC formatted

tape), you can control the basic tape transport

functions using a device connected to the RS-232C

connector 1or the RS-422A connector 2.

However, editing operations attempted in this case

are not guaranteed.

•For editing, if you intend to use this unit as a recorder

and to use the FXE-120/120P or the FXE-100/100P

upgraded by installing the FXE-KIT1 as an editing

controller, you also need to use the IF-FXE2 LANC

Interface Box.

1RS-232C connector (9-pin)

Use when controlling the unit using an editing

controller or a computer that has an RS-232C

interface.

Note

For editing, if you intend to use this unit as a player

and the FXE-120/120P or FXE-100/100P as an editing

controller, set the baud rate of both devices to 19200

bps.

2RS-422A connector (9-pin)

Use when controlling the unit using an editing

controller that has an RS-422A interface.

3LANC jack

Use when controlling the tape transport operation of

the unit using a device that has a LANC

jack.

Notes

•Regardless of the setting of the REMOTE/LOCAL

switch, you can use a device connected to the LANC

jack to control the unit.

•The LANC jack on the unit has only LANC-S

functions. The unit has no LANC-M functions. A

device that is set to LANC-S mode cannot be

connected to this unit. Either this, the unit or the other

device may not operate properly.

•If the device that you connect to this unit has a

SHUTTLE A/B switching function and a LANC-M

function, set the device to the SHUTTLE B mode.

•The LANC connection transmits signals such as

control signals, time code, time counter data, and

status data.

•Jacks labeled CONTROL L have the same function

as LANC jacks.

•When using this unit as a player, set the LANC mode

on the recorder to M. A device that does not have an

M / S switching function cannot be used to control

this unit.

4Remote selector

Selects one from among RS-422A, RS-232C, or

LANC according to a device connected to the unit.

1RS-232C connector

2RS-422A connector

3LANC jack

4Remote selector

1) LANC (Local Application Control bus system):

Bidirectional interface used to control a consumer VCR

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Supplied Remote Commander

1EJECT button

Note

When there is no cassette inside the unit, you cannot

open/close the cassette compartment, even if you press

this button.

In this case, press the EJECT button on the front panel

of the unit instead.

2SEARCH SELECT buttons

Press these buttons to search for scenes using the

search function.

For details on the search function, see “Searching using the

search function” on page 37 (GB).

3Buttons for playing at various speeds

You can play back a tape at normal speed or at a speed

other than normal with these buttons.

For details, see “Playing at various speeds” on page 37

(GB).

4PAUSE button

5REW (rewind) button

6PLAY button

7FF (fast forward) button

8STOP button

9REC (record) buttons

When you press both these buttons at the same time,

the REC indicator and PLAY indicator on the front

panel light and recording begins.

EJECT

××××

VTR RMT-DS5

6PLAY button 7FF button

1EJECT button

2SEARCH SELECT

buttons

3Buttons for playing

at various speeds

4PAUSE button

5REW button 8STOP button

9REC buttons

0INDEX WRITE button

qa DATA CODE button

qs 1switch

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0INDEX WRITE button

Press this button during recording to mark an index.

For details on an index, see “Marking an index” on page 44

(GB).

qa DATA CODE button

Press this button to display the data codes (recording

date/time, camera data).

For details on data codes, see “Displaying information

(data codes) recorded on a tape” on page 36 (GB).

qs 1(on/standby) switch

Notes

•The command mode of the supplied Remote

commander is set to VTR4. You cannot change this

setting.

•Set COMMANDER on the OTHERS menu to

WIRELESS to enable the Remote Commander to

control the unit.

•In addition to the Remote Commander supplied with

the unit, the unit accepts signals from any Sony

Remote Commander whose command mode is set to

VTR4. If you want to disable the control from any

Remote Commander, set COMMANDER on the

OTHERS menu to CONTROL S.

•If the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE,

the control of the Remote Commander is restricted by

the setting of LOCAL ENBL on the REMOTE menu.

Battery installation

Push and slide the lid to open.

Be sure to install the

battery from the #side.

Install two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) with

the correct polarity.

Replace the lid.

Notes on batteries

• Make sure that the battery orientation is correct when

inserting batteries.

• Do not mix an old battery with a new one, or mix

different types of batteries.

• If you do not intend to use the Remote Commander

for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage

from battery leakage. If the batteries have leaked,

remove them, wipe the battery compartment dry and

replace the batteries with new ones.

To remove the batteries

Remove the lid as step 1and take out the batteries.

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Displaying Various Data

The unit can display various superimposed data items

on the built-in LCD monitor or on a monitor connected

to the MONITOR VIDEO jack.

To display various data items on the LCD monitor, set

the CHARACTER DISPLAY (LCD) selector to ON or

ON (BLACK BACK).

To display various data items on an external monitor,

set the CHARACTER DISPLAY (MONITOR OUT)

switch to ON.

You can select data items to be displayed using the

DISPLAY SELECT selector.

Menu screen

To display the menu screen, set the DISPLAY

SELECT selector to MENU. You can change or

confirm the menu item settings on this screen.

For details on the menu, see “Chapter 6 Adjusting and

Setting Through Menus” on page 76 (GB).

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC PRESET

UB PRESET

TC ⁄ UB IN

DV IN TC

TC MAKE

TC RUN

TC FORMAT

JOG TC OUT

RMT

DISP

VTR

ETC

Data screen

To display the data screen, set the DISPLAY SELECT

selector to DATA. You can confirm important

information for recording or playback, such as time

code or remaining tape time, on this screen.

00:12:34:12

122min

PHOTO –10

PAL

DVCAM

NS 48K

DV IN

DEW

DETECTED

5,6

1Cassette memory indicator

This item is shown when a cassette with cassette

memory has been loaded. If the cassette is ejected

while data is being written on the cassette memory, the

indicator flashes.

2Tape transport mode indicator

Displays the tape transport mode.

3Time counter (time code/user bits/count value of

the counter) indicator

Displays the count value of the counter, time code, or

user bits. By setting the COUNTER SELECT selector

on the front panel, you can select the item to be

displayed.

When the time code is displayed,

appears to its left.

In the drop frame mode, a period is displayed between

the minutes and seconds. (Example: 00:12.58:00)

When the user bits are displayed,

appears to their

left.

When the count value of the counter is negative, “–”

appears as the first digit (leftmost digit). When that

value is positive, the first digit is blank.

The count value of the counter consists of seven digits.

If the self-diagnostic function is enabled, diagnostics

code numbers are displayed.

Notes

•The counter operates on a ±12-hour cycle. You

cannot make the counter operate on a 24-hour cycle.

•The count value of the counter consists of seven

digits. The leftmost digit is not displayed. (i.e.; If the

actual count value is “11:22:11:22,” the displayed

value will be “1:22:11:22.” ) However, the unit

recognizes that the hours value is 11.

4Remaining tape time indicator

Displays the remaining tape time.

Note

When you insert a cassette in which the tape has been

rewound to the beginning, this indicator will not show

the remaining tape time. The remaining tape time is

displayed after the tape runs for a while.

5Search indicator

Displays the search mode when you search for scenes

using the Remote Commander or the DSRM-20 (not

supplied).

For details on the search function, see “Searching using the

search function” on page 37 (GB).

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6Index indicator

Displays INDEX MARK when an index has been

marked.

7Caution indicator

Displays a caution.

For details on cautions, see “Alarm Messages” on page 97

(GB).

8PAL (DSR-45)/NTSC (DSR-45P) indicator

DSR-45: Appears for five seconds when you play

back a PAL formatted tape.

DSR-45P: Appears for five seconds when you play

back an NTSC formatted tape.

9DVCAM/DV indicator

In the EE or recording mode, displays the recording

format selected in REC MODE on the VTR SET

menu. During playback, displays the recording format

of the picture.

0Audio mode indicator

In the EE or recording mode, displays the audio mode

selected in AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET menu.

During playback or audio dubbing, displays the audio

mode recorded on the tape. When you input a signal to

the DV jack, displays the audio mode of that signal.

qa Input signal indicator

Displays the INPUT SELECT selector setting.

qs NS (Non standard) audio mode indicator

This item is shown when a tape recorded in the unlock

audio mode is played back or when an unlock mode

signal has been input to the DV jack. In EE mode,

when REC MODE in the VTR SET menu is set to DV

SP, this item is always shown.

For details on the unlock mode, see “Compatibility of

DVCAM and DV Format” on page 101 (GB).

Audio screen

To display the audio screen, set the DISPLAY

SELECT selector to AUDIO. You can confirm or

adjust the audio levels and confirm the audio input

signal settings on this screen.

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1Audio levels

Displays the audio levels for each channel

independently. When the audio mode is FS32K, the

audio levels of four channels, channel 1 to 4, are

displayed. When the audio mode is FS48K, the audio

levels of channel 1 and 2 are displayed.

The unit detects the audio mode as follows.

In the playback mode: Detects the audio mode

recorded on the tape.

In the recording/EE mode: Detects the selected

audio mode in AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO

SET menu.

When the INPUT SELECT selector is set to DV

and a DV signal is being input: Detects the

audio mode of the signals being input. (The

setting of AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET

menu becomes invalid.)

In the EE, recording, or audio dubbing (only the audio

dubbing channel) modes, if the input levels exceed

0 dB, the portions of the meters that exceed 0 dB turn

to red. During playback, while DV signals are input or

the AUDIO INPUT switch is set to AUTO, those

portions of the levels meters do not turn to red.

2Audio dubbing symbol

This symbol appears associated with a channel on

which you can dub sounds.

Appears when:

•atape is being transported and pictures are displayed

on the LCD monitor or on an external monitor.

•the unit is in the stop mode, a signal other than DV is

selected, and you press the AUDIO DUB button.

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Notes

•You can dub sounds only on a tape on which signals

are recorded in the 32 kHz audio mode (4 channels,

12 bit) and in the DVCAM format.

•You can select a pair of channels to dub sounds using

AUDIO DUB on the AUDIO SET menu.

•You cannot perform audio dubbing using a sound

signal input via the DV jack. This symbol does not

appear when DV signals are input.

3Link symbol

If the AGC (Auto Gain Control) of a pair of channels

is linked, this symbol is placed between the channels.

In the EE mode, if AGC CH1, 2 on the AUDIO SET

menu is set to LINKED and the AUDIO INPUT

switch is set to AUTO, channels 1 and 2 can be linked

for AGC operation and for stereo sound where channel

1 is set for the left sound and channel 2 is set for the

right sound.

In the EE mode, if AGC CH3, 4 on the AUDIO SET

menu is set to LINKED and the AUDIO INPUT

switch is to AUTO, channels 3 and 4 can be linked for

AGC operation and for stereo sound where channel 3

is set for the left sound and channel 4 is set for the

right sound.

Note

When DV signals are input, the AGC does not

function and channels are not linked. This symbol does

not appear with a DV connection.

Fine audio levels screen

When the audio screen is displayed, pressing the FINE

(AUDIO) button displays the fine audio levels screen.

The screen is displayed only while you are pressing the

FINE (AUDIO) button. You can adjust the audio

recording levels precisely on this screen.

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The fine audio levels screen displays narrower audio

levels around the audio levels (–12/–18/–20 dB)

selected in REF LEVEL on the AUDIO SET menu.

Notes

•Changing REF LEVEL on the AUDIO SET menu

does not change the audio gain of the unit. According

to the level of sounds you want to record, select an

appropriate gain by setting the INPUT LEVEL

selector on the rear panel. Then, adjust the audio

recording levels using the AUDIO REC LEVEL

control knobs.

•The standard output level of the AUDIO OUT

connectors of the unit is +4 dBu. This is equivalent to

–20 dB level for the full-bit maximum audio level

(–18 dB level for the DSR-45P). This value is fixed

and is not affected by the setting of REF LEVEL on

the AUDIO SET menu.

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Notes onVideo Cassettes

Usable cassettes

Use Standard-DVCAM cassettes or Mini-DVCAM

cassettes with this unit. The PDV-184 can record

programs for 184 minutes and the PDVM-40 can

record for 40 minutes (DVCAM format).

You can get the highest quality pictures with this

digital videocassette recorder using DVCAM cassettes.

Using other cassettes does not ensure sufficient

reliability. We recommend using DVCAM cassettes so

that you can record your one-time events in the highest

quality.

DVCAM cassetteMini DVCAM cassette

Cassette memory

Cassette memory is an optional feature that is mounted

on some Standard DVCAM cassettes and Mini

DVCAM cassettes. When you record a program, the

recording date and time, and the programs’ position on

the tape are stored in the cassette memory so that you

can quickly locate the program later on. on a

cassette indicates that you can use the cassettes to store

up to 16 kbits of data. On this unit, you can use

cassettes on which up to 16 kbits of data can be stored.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure of a recording, slide in

the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette so that the red

portion becomes visible. To record on a tape, slide out

the switch so that the red portion is hidden.

REC

SAVE

REC/SAVE switch

Set to SAVE.

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Checking the tape for slack

Using a paper clip or a similar object, turn the reel

gently in the direction shown by the arrow. If the reel

does not move, there is no slack.

Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes

To insert a cassette

Notes

•Do not insert the cassette forcibly. The unit may be

damaged.

•Do not eject/load the cassette in a place subject to

light. The internal sensor of the unit may operate

incorrectly if too much light falls on the unit.

With the unit powered on, press the EJECT button.

The cassette compartment opens.

After checking the tape for slack, hold the cassette

so that the tape window is facing upward, then

insert it into the unit.

Notes

•When inserting a cassette, hold the back edge of

the cassette in the center and push it until the

cassette is inserted deep into the unit. If you hold

the ends, the cassette may not be loaded properly.

•If the cassette does not load or is loaded only

halfway, eject it once, then insert it again. In such

a case, if you insert the cassette forcibly, the

cassette may not be loaded properly or

malfunctions may occur.

•It takes a few seconds for the unit to recognize

the cassette and find the proper location on the

tape being loaded.

Paper clip, etc.

Reel

The cassette is automatically loaded into the unit

and the cassette compartment closes.

To eject the cassette

With the unit powered on, press the EJECT button.

The cassette is unloaded and ejected.

Remove the cassette from the unit. Press the

EJECT button to close the cassette compartment.

Mini cassette

(Insert the mini cassette

into the center of the

cassette compartment.)

Standard

cassette

Tape window facing upward

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Notes on Playback/Recording

No compensation for contents of the

recording

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if

recording or playback is not successful due to a

malfunction of the unit, video tape, etc.

On recording

You cannot record any software having copyright

protection signals on this unit. If you start recording

protected video and audio signals, a warning appears

on the monitor screen and the unit stops recording.

During recording, if you change the INPUT SELECT

selector setting, the unit may mistakenly recognize that

a copyright protected signal has been input.

On playback

When you play back software having copyright

protected signals on this unit, you may not be able to

copy it onto other equipment.

Limitations caused by differences in format

The unit can record and play back tapes recorded in

DVCAM format. It can also record and play back

tapes recorded in DV format (SP mode).

However, due to differences in format, you may not be

able to play back or edit some tapes affected by

recording conditions of the tape (e.g., a tape originally

recorded in DV format is dubbed in DVCAM format).

For details, see “Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format”

on page 101 (GB).

If a tape has both a portion recorded in the DVCAM

format and one recorded in the DV format (SP mode),

the following limitations are applied when you play

back the tape with this unit:

•The image may be distorted and noise may occur at

the point where the recording format changes on the

tape.

•The tape transport control buttons may be disabled

until the tape speed is stabilized.

Simple playback function for a tape recorded

using the PAL system (for the DSR-45) or the

NTSC system (for the DSR-45P)

The DSR-45 can play a PAL tape (the DSR-45P can

play an NTSC tape) recorded in the DVCAM format

or consumer DV format (SP mode only). This function

has the following limitations:

•The video signals are output only to the LCD monitor

and the MONITOR VIDEO output.

•The color system of the output video signal is that of

the signals recorded on the tape played back. You

cannot convert the signals into the other color system.

If you want to display the MONITOR VIDEO output,

you will need a video monitor able to handle the

color system recorded on the tape.

•The MONITOR VIDEO output is optimized and

adjusted for one color system (DSR-45: NTSC

system; DSR-45P: PAL system). If you play back a

tape recorded in the other color system, the levels and

phases of the video signal may not be correct.

•The outputs from the VIDEO OUT, S VIDEO OUT

and COMPONENT OUT connectors are muted.

•When the unit plays a tape recorded in the other color

system (i.e., PAL for the DSR-45, or NTSC for the

DSR-45P), the image, sound and time code may be

distorted for a while at the beginning and the end of

playback.

•The TC OUT connector outputs incorrect time code.

Do not use this time code.

•The unit cannot play back in synchronization with the

external sync signal.

•Noise reduction results for the luminance and

chrominance signals may differ between PAL

formatted tapes and NTSC formatted tapes.

•Even when the DSR-45 plays back a PAL formatted

tape (or the DSR-45P plays back an NTSC formatted

tape), you can control the basic tape transport

functions using a device connected to the RS-422A or

RS-232C connectors. However, any editing

operations attempted in this case are not guaranteed.

Limitations regarding the differences in color

systems

Except for the simple playback function for a tape

recorded in the other color system, this unit is not

compatible with any other color systems.

•This unit cannot record video signals of the other

color system.

•Inputting the other format video signals does not

output the EE pictures correctly. The video output

may be muted and some signals may not be

displayed.

•You may not be able to dub sound correctly from a

tape recorded in the other color system in this unit.

•If a tape has both NTSC and PAL formatted video

signals, the following limitations are applied when

you play that tape with this unit:

–The image may be distorted and noise may occur at

the point where the recording format changes on

the tape.

–The tape transport control buttons may be disabled

until the tape speed is stabilized.

Notes onVideo Cassettes

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This section describes the connections, settings and

operations necessary to perform playback on this unit.

The same settings and operations apply whether you

are using the unit as part of an editing system, for

dubbing, or as a stand-alone videocassette player.

Connections for Playback

To digital video equipment with a DV jack

The video and audio signals are sent with hardly any

degradation, enabling high-quality recording. The

signal flow is automatically detected so you do not

need to make separate connections for input and

output.

Notes

•With the DV connection, data codes (recording date/

time, camera data) recorded on the source tape are

transmitted to the recorder. As a result, when you

play back a recorded tape on this unit and press the

DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander, the

same data codes as those recorded on the source tape

are displayed on the monitor screen.

•The external lock function of this unit only supports

the standard sync signals. With the DV connection,

set EXT SYNC on the VIDEO SET menu to OFF to

prevent malfunction resulting from noise, etc.

For details on the VIDEO SET menu, see “VIDEO SET

menu” on page 86 (GB).

•If no picture appears via the DV jack, disconnect the

i.LINK cable (DV cable), then reinsert it straight.

•When connecting a device that has a 6-pin DV jack to

this unit, first, connect the plug of the cable to the 6-

pin DV jack.

•If the unit is connected to a device equipped with a 6-

pin DV jack, when you intend to disconnect or

reconnect the DV cable, turn off the device and pull

out the plug of its power cord from the AC outlet

beforehand. If you connect or disconnect the DV

cable while the device is connected to the AC outlet,

high-voltage current (8 to 40 V) is output from the

DV jack of the device to this unit, which may cause a

malfunction.

•If you connect the input connectors of this unit to the

output connectors of a recorder or that of a monitor, a

humming noise may be generated or the image may

be distorted. If these phenomena occur, perform one

of the following:

–Set DV EE OUT on the VTR SET menu to OFF.

–Set the INPUT SELECT selector to a position

where a signal is not currently being input.

–Disconnect the cables.

Playback

DSR-45/45P (rear panel) Monitor

i.LINK cable

(DV cable)

(not supplied)

DV jack

Digital video

equipment with a

DV jack Monitor

: Signal flow

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To video equipment without a DV jack

You can connect this unit to video equipment without

a DV jack. Use this unit as follows.

The following illustration shows an example of a

configuration for dubbing a tape with its time code in

the externally-synchronized playback mode. In this

configuration, the recorder is a VCR equipped with

XLR input connectors.

: Signal flow

Monitor

Phono jack cable (not supplied)

Audio input

Video input

DSR-45/45P (player)

(rear panel)

Reference video

signal generator

B.B.OUT

75 Ωcoaxial cable

(not supplied)

Monitor

REF.VIDEO

Recorder

S-video input

S-video cable (not supplied)

75 Ωcoaxial cable (not supplied)

Video cable (3BNC y3BNC) (not supplied)

Audio cable (XLR yXLR) (not supplied)

75 Ωcoaxial cable (not supplied)

Video input

Component input

Audio input

Time code input

Connect one of the following as a video cable: video

cable (3BNC y3BNC), S-video cable, 75 Ωcoaxial

cable.

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Notes

•If you connect the input connectors of this unit to the

output connectors of a recorder or that of a monitor, a

humming noise may be generated or the image may

be distorted. If these phenomena occur, perform one

of the following:

–Set EE/PB SEL on the DISPLAY SET menu to PB.

–Set the INPUT SELECT selector to a position

where a signal is not currently being input.

–Disconnect the cables.

•Text data (time code, warnings, menus, etc.) are

superimposed only on the MONITOR VIDEO output.

•To play back in synchronization with the reference

video (black burst) signal, set EXT SYNC on the

VIDEO SET menu to ON.

Settings for Playback

Preparation on the player (this unit)

Power on the video monitor, then set the monitor’s

input switch according to the signals input.

Set up the recorder.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of the

recorder.

Turn this unit on.

Playback Procedures

This section describes the procedures used to play

back a tape and send signals to another VCR. For

details on the procedures required when using a

computer as a recorder, refer to the instruction manual

of your computer or the user’s manuals of the software

installed on it.

When controlling this unit from an editing controller

connected to the RS-232C or RS-422A connectors, see

“Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing

System” on page 46 (GB).

After checking the tape for slack and confirming

that the qindicator is off, hold the cassette so

that the tape window is facing upward, then insert

it into this unit.

The cassette is automatically loaded into the unit.

For details on checking the tape for slack, see “Notes

on Video Cassettes” on page 30 (GB).

For details on inserting a cassette, see “To insert a

cassette” on page 31 (GB).

Note

Do not insert the cassette forcibly. The unit may be

damaged.

Press the PLAY button on this unit.

This unit starts playback.

To stop playback

Press the STOP button on this unit.

To pause playback

Press the PAUSE button on this unit.

Notes

•When this unit plays back a part of the tape where the

recording format has been changed between the

DVCAM format and the DV format, the picture and

sound may be distorted.

•The unit can play back only tapes recorded in the

DVCAM format or in the SP mode of the DV format.

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Playback Functions

Displaying information (data codes)

recorded on a tape

If you record on a tape using a Sony digital camcorder

(DSR-200/200P, 200A/200AP, PD100/PD100P,

PD100A/PD100AP, PD150/PD150P, 250/250P, etc.),

data codes can be recorded on the tape.

The data codes consist of recording date/time and

camera data (the shutter speed, SteadyShot, iris, white

balance, program AE mode, gain, date and time).

You can check these data items during playback on

this unit.

First, set the DISPLAY SELECT selector to DATA. If

the selector is set to other than DATA, the data codes

are not displayed.

Press the DATA CODE button on the Remote

Commander during playback.

Each time you press the DATA CODE button, the

display changes in sequence as follows: no data code

trecording date/time tcamera data tno data

code .....

Also, using DATA CODE on the DISPLAY SET

menu, you can select a data item to be displayed.

For details on the DISPLAY SET menu, see “DISPLAY SET

menu” on page 85 (GB).

2000 12 25

19 : 20 : 30

MANUAL

10000 ATW

F 1.6 0 dB

Notes

•If the data codes were not recorded, “- - -” appears

instead.

•This unit cannot record camera data. Camera data

items show the settings of a tape recorded by a digital

camcorder (DSR-200/200P, 200A/200AP, PD100/

PD100P, PD100A/PD100AP, PD150/PD150P, 250/

250P, etc.).

•Some of the camera data items displayed by this unit

are different from those shown on the digital

camcorder.

No indicator

Recording

date/time

Camera

data

Date

Time

Shutter speed

SteadyShot

Program AE

White balance

Gain

Iris

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Playing at various speeds

You can enjoy playback functions using the Remote

Commander.

To change playback direction

Press the FRAME c/Cbuttons during normal

playback or when playing at various speeds.

To play back in the forward direction, press the C

button; in the backward direction, press the c

button.

To hear the sound while playing at various

speeds

If you want to hear the sound when playing at various

speeds, set JOG AUDIO on the AUDIO SET menu to

ON.

For details on the AUDIO SET menu, see “AUDIO SET

menu” on page 88 (GB).

Notes

•When the command mode of a Sony device / remote

commander is set to VTR4;

–if you press the ×1/3 button on the supplied Remote

Commander while pointing it toward a Sony device

other than this unit, the playback speed may turn to

1/5 of normal speed.

–if you press the ×1/5 button on a remote

commander while pointing it toward this unit, the

playback speed will turn to 1/3 of normal speed.

Playback options Operation

Play at 1/10 of

normal speed Press ×1/10 button during playback.

Play at 1/3 of

normal speed Press ×1/3 button during playback.

Play at normal

speed Press ×1 button during playback.

Play at twice the

normal speed Press ×2 button during playback.

Play frame by

frame Press FRAME c/Cbuttons

during pause.

If you keep pressing one of these

buttons, playback continues, frame by

frame.

•If the unit keeps playing at 1/10 of normal speed in

forward or reverse for more than one minute, the unit

will begin to play back forward at normal speed.

•Even if you set JOG AUDIO on the AUDIO SET

menu to ON, sound may not be output or may be

interrupted depending on differences in the recording

formats (DVCAM/DV) or the condition of the tape.

Searching using the search function

There are four kinds of search available on this unit:

–Searching for the beginnings of recordings: Index

–Searching for the boundaries of recorded tape by

title: Title search*

–Searching for a point on the tape where the recorded

date changes: Date search

–Searching for scenes recorded in the photo mode

with a digital camcorder: Photo search

*Afunction available only on a cassette with cassette

memory

To search for scenes, use the supplied Remote

Commander or the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20,

not supplied).

To search with the cassette memory

If you set CM SEARCH on the CM SET menu to ON

and the cassette has cassette memory, the scenes are

listed in the chronological order in which they were

made. You can search using this chronological list.

If the cassette does not have cassette memory, you

cannot search for scenes in chronological order.

For details on the CM SET menu, see “CM SET menu” on

page 81 (GB).

Press the SEARCH SELECT button on the Remote

Commander or the SEARCH MODE button on the

Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied) to

select the search type: INDEX, TITLE, DATE or

PHOTO SEARCH.

Fast forward the

tape while

monitoring pictures

Press the button during normal

playback or when playing at various

speeds.

Rewind the tape

while monitoring

pictures

Press the button during normal

playback or when playing at various

speeds.

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A chronological list appears on the monitor screen.

The displayed forms of the date and time can be

changed by setting DATE DISP and TIME DISP on the

DISPLAY SET menu.

For the DSR-45P, “PROG” is displayed instead of

“CH.”

For details on the DISPLAY SET menu, see “DISPLAY

SET menu” on page 85 (GB).

Press the .or >button to select a scene.

The unit starts searching and when it locates the

scene, begins playback. During Photo search, the

unit turns to the playback pause mode.

To search without cassette memory

When you use a cassette without cassette memory, the

unit searches in the order of the actual positions of the

scenes, regardless of the setting of CM SEARCH on

the CM SET menu.

On a cassette with cassette memory, when you want to

perform searches with this procedure, set CM

SEARCH on the CM SET menu to OFF.

For details on the CM SET menu, see “CM SET menu” on

page 81 (GB).

Note

Title search is not available when searching a cassette

without cassette memory.

INDEX 00

When selecting INDEX SEARCH

Press the SEARCH SELECT button on the Remote

Commander or the SEARCH MODE button on the

Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied) to

select the search type.

Press the .or >button repeatedly to locate

the scene you want.

Each time you press the .or >button, the

unit searches for the previous or next search point.

When a search point is located, its number is

indicated on the monitor screen.

The unit starts searching backwards or forwards

until the number comes to zero, then plays back the

scene. During Photo search, the unit turns to the

playback pause mode.

How signals are recorded

There are four different signal types, one for each

search method; index, title, date and photo signals.

They are recorded by the digital camcorder (DSR-200/

200P, 200A/200AP, PD100/PD100P, PD100A/

PD100AP, PD150/PD150P, 250/250P, etc.). However,

the type of signal recorded and where it is recorded (on

the tape or in the cassette memory) depend on whether

the cassette has cassette memory or which type of

video equipment is used for recording. Please note that

if the signals for a certain search type are not recorded,

you cannot perform that type of search. For details on

the signals used for a particular type of search, refer to

the instruction manual of the recorder.

(The search screens are displayed only on

the Data screen.)

INDEX SEARCH

1 0 0 / 2 / 2 8 1 : 0 0 LINE

2 0 0 / 3 / 7 1 2 : 5 9 LINE

3 0 0 / 3 / 1 1 3 : 0 5 LINE

4 0 0 / 5 / 5 1 9 : 0 0 LINE

5 0 0 / 7 / 3 1 0 : 1 5 LINE

6 0 0 / 1 0 / 2 8 1 2 : 2 0 LINE

When selecting INDEX SEARCH

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Signals that can be recorded on this unit are as follows.

Signals for In cassette memory On tape

Index search*Yes Yes

Title search No No

Date search No Yes

Photo search No No

*If AUTO INDEX on the VTR SET menu is set to ON and the

unit is in the stop mode, when you start recording, the unit

automatically marks a signal for Index search. If AUTO INDEX

is set to OFF, the unit does not mark it.

During recording,

pressing

the INDEX button on the unit or the INDEX WRITE

button on the Remote Commander marks a signal for Index

search regardless of the AUTO INDEX setting.

Notes

•If you record another program over the beginning of

the search signals, you will not be able to locate the

original program.

•You cannot add search signals after recording.

To add a search signal for Auto Repeat, start

recording from the point where you want to add it.

•When recording on this unit, signals for Index search

do not have information on the day of the week.

•Searching may not be done correctly if the tapes were

not recorded on Sony-brand digital video equipment.

About the cassette memory

•Atape with the mark has cassette memory. When

using the 16 kbit cassette memory, you can store up

to 135 search signals. (The number changes

depending on the memory capacity of various

cassettes. It also changes depending on the data size

combination of index, title, date, photo, and tape label

data stored on a tape.) This unit is capable of storing

and retrieving up to 16 kbits of information in

cassette memory.

•To locate scenes that did not fit in the cassette

memory, or to locate scenes in order of their position

on the tape, set CM SEARCH on the CM SET menu

to OFF. You can use the same procedure to search for

a scene on a tape without cassette memory.

For details on the CM SET menu, see “CM SET menu” on

page 81 (GB).

Note

The number of search signals that you can record is

limited by the cassette memory space available when

you start recording. When you use a previously

recorded tape for repeated recordings, make more

memory space available by erasing unwanted items

using ITEM ERASE or ERASE ALL on the CM SET

menu before you start recording.

Automatically playing back a tape

repeatedly (Auto Repeat)

This unit can repeat the playback of all or a part of the

tape.

Set the TIMER selector on the front panel of this

unit to REPEAT.

Press the REW button. (If the tape is already

rewound, press the PLAY button.)

The unit rewinds the tape to its beginning, and

starts playback automatically. The unit repeats the

playback from the beginning to the first index (if

there is no signal for Index search on the tape, to

the next unrecorded portion; if there is no

unrecorded portion, to the end of the tape).

ABC

CADB

Search signal

If D is recorded

over the beginning

of B...

B cannot be

searched for

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Playback

Auto Repeat using an external AC timer

If you connect an external AC timer (not supplied) to

this unit, you can repeat playback automatically at a

preset time.

Connect this unit to an external AC timer (not

supplied).

Set the TIMER selector on the front panel of this

unit to REPEAT.

Set the starting time on the external AC timer.

At the preset time, the power of this unit turns on,

and after a few seconds (no more than 30), Auto

Repeat playback starts automatically. The unit

repeats the playback from the beginning to the first

index (if there is no signal for Index search on the

tape, to the next unrecorded portion; if there is no

unrecorded portion, to the end of the tape).

Notes

•The unit cannot detect a signal for Index search or an

unrecorded portion within 20 seconds of the

beginning of the playback.

•When you intend to turn the unit off, press the STOP

button on this unit to stop the tape transport operation

beforehand. If you turn the unit off while a tape is

running, for example, by using an AC timer, the unit

or the tape may be damaged.

•The editing software used on the digital non-linear

editing system may mark an index signal on a tape

itself. Therefore, if you use a tape on which signals

transmitted from a digital non-linear editing

controller are recorded or a copy tape made from one,

using digital dubbing, Auto Repeat may not be

performed correctly.

DSR-45/45P (rear panel)

AC timer

to an AC outlet

To stop Auto Repeat

Press the STOP button on this unit.

To release the Auto Repeat mode

Set the TIMER selector on the front panel to OFF.

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Recording

This section describes the connections, settings and

operations necessary to perform recording on this unit.

The same settings and operations apply whether you

are using the unit for dubbing or as a stand-alone

recorder.

Connections for Recording

To digital video equipment with a DV jack

The video and audio signals are sent with hardly any

degradation, enabling high-quality recording. The

signal flow is automatically detected so you do not

need to make separate connections for input and

output.

Notes

•With the DV connection, the sound is recorded in the

same audio recording mode as that of the source tape.

To record in a different audio recording mode from

the source tape, use the analog connection instead.

•With the DV connection, data codes (recording date/

time, camera data) recorded on the source tape are

transmitted to the recorder (this unit). As a result,

when you play back a recorded tape on this unit and

press the DATA CODE button on the Remote

Commander, the same data codes as those recorded

on the source tape are displayed on the monitor

screen. However, the contents of the cassette memory

are not transmitted. If you want to transmit the

contents of the cassette memory, use the duplicate

function.

•If no picture appears via the DV jack, disconnect the

i.LINK cable (DV cable), then reinsert it straight.

•When connecting a device that has a 6-pin DV jack to

this unit, first, connect the plug of the cable to the 6-

pin DV jack.

•If the unit is connected to a device equipped with a 6-

pin DV jack, when you intend to disconnect or

reconnect the DV cable, turn off the device and pull

out the plug of its power cord from the AC outlet

beforehand. If you connect or disconnect the DV

cable while the device is connected to the AC outlet,

high-voltage current (8 to 40 V) is output from the

DV jack of the device to this unit, which may cause a

malfunction.

•If you connect the output connectors of this unit to

the input connectors of a player or that of a monitor, a

humming noise may be generated or the image may

be distorted. If these phenomena occur, perform one

of the following:

–Set DV EE OUT on the VTR SET menu to OFF.

–Set the INPUT SELECT selector to a position

where a signal is not currently being input.

–Disconnect the cables.

DSR-45/45P (rear panel) Monitor

i.LINK cable

(DV cable)

(not supplied)

DV jack

Digital video

equipment with a

DV jack

: Signal flow

Monitor

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Recording

To video equipment without a DV jack

You can connect this unit to video equipment without

a DV jack. Use this unit as a recorder as follows.

Connect one of the following as a video cable: video

cable (3BNC y3BNC), S-video cable, or 75 Ω

coaxial cable.

Use a conversion cable for the audio connection,

depending on types of audio output connectors on the

player (see page on 23 (GB)).

Notes

•During recording, analog input signals can be output

simultaneously from the DV jack for backup. Set DV

EE OUT on the VTR SET menu to ON.

For details on the VTR SET menu, see “VTR SET menu”

on page 90 (GB).

•If you connect the output connectors of this unit to

the input connectors of the player, a humming noise

may be generated or the image may be distorted. If

these phenomena occur, set the INPUT SELECT

selector to a position where a signal is not currently

being input, or disconnect the cables.

Monitor Monitor Phono jack cable

(not supplied)

Audio input

Video input

DSR-45/45P (recorder)

(rear panel) Phono

jack cable

(not

supplied)

Player

S-video output

Video output

Audio output

Component output

S-video cable (not supplied)

75 Ωcoaxial cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (phono jack) (not supplied)

Video cable (3BNC y3BNC) (not supplied)

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•Distorted signals (e.g., when played back at a speed

other than normal) may not be recorded or may be

distorted.

Settings for Recording

Preparation on the recorder (this unit)

Notes

•Before recording, set the date and time on the unit so

that the recording time can be written into the search

signal. You can set the date and time by setting

CLOCK SET on the OTHERS menu.

For details on the OTHERS menu, see “OTHERS menu”

on page 92 (GB).

•Editing may not be possible with a signal that is

Power on the video monitor, then set the monitor’s

input according to the input signals.

Set up the player to play back a tape.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of the

player.

Turn this unit on.

Select an input signal by switching the INPUT

SELECT selector on this unit.

DV: to record input signals from the DV jack

S VIDEO: to record input signals from the S

VIDEO IN connector

VIDEO: to record input signals from the VIDEO

IN REF.IN connector

COMPONENT: to record input signals from the

COMPONENT IN connector

Note

Do not change the selector setting during

recording. Otherwise, noise is output to the picture

and sound and that portion will not be recorded

properly.

Select the audio mode. (With a DV connection,

skip this step.)

Select the desired mode by setting AUDIO MODE

on the AUDIO SET menu.

Audio mode Set the menu to

4-channel mode FS32K

2-channel mode FS48K

For details on the AUDIO SET menu, see “AUDIO SET

menu” on page 88 (GB).

Set the INPUT LEVEL selector on the rear panel

properly according to the audio level of the player.

Select the audio recording level adjustment mode

using the AUDIO INPUT switch.

Note

You cannot adjust the recording level if you record

signals input via the DV jack.

If necessary, adjust the audio recording level by

turning the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs.

You can adjust the recording level with the

AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs if you have

selected MANU in step 7. While looking at the

audio level meters on the LCD monitor, turn the

AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs to adjust the

recording level. Adjust the audio recording level so

that it does not exceed 0 dB when the audio signal

is at its maximum. If the recording level exceeds

0 dB, the recorded sound will be distorted.

Notes

•In the DVCAM format, there are two audio modes,

with either two channels at FS48K or four channels at

FS32K. It is not possible to select other modes (for

example with two channels at FS32K).

•During recording, you cannot change the audio mode.

•If you intend to dub a sound on the tape after it has

been recorded, set AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO

SET menu to FS32K (4-channel mode) before

recording.

For details on the AUDIO SET menu, see “AUDIO SET

menu” on page 88 (GB).

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Recording

Recording Procedures

This section describes the procedures used to record

signals sent from another VCR to this unit. For details

on the procedures required when using a computer as a

player, refer to the instruction manual of your

computer or the user’s manuals of the software

installed on it.

After checking that the REC/SAVE switch on the

cassette is set to REC, checking the tape for slack

and confirming that the qindicator is off, hold

the cassette so that the tape window is facing

upward, then insert it into this unit.

The cassette is automatically loaded into the unit

and the tape will be ready to record.

For details on the REC/SAVE switch and checking the

tape for slack, see “Notes on Video Cassettes” on page

30 (GB).

For details on inserting a cassette, see “To insert a

cassette” on page 31 (GB).

Note

Do not insert the cassette forcibly. The unit may be

damaged.

Press the playback button on the player.

The player starts playback.

On this unit, press the PLAY button while holding

the REC button down.

The unit starts recording. If AUTO INDEX on the

VTR SET menu is set to ON, the index is marked.

Note

When you do not want to mark an index at the

beginning of the recording, set AUTO INDEX on

the VTR SET menu to OFF.

For details on the VTR SET menu, see “VTR SET

menu” on page 90 (GB).

To stop recording

Press the STOP button on this unit.

To pause recording

Press the PAUSE button on this unit.

To start recording using the Remote Control

Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied)

On the Remote Control Unit, press the PLAY button

while holding the REC button down.

Recording Functions

Marking an index

By pressing the INDEX button on the unit or the

INDEX WRITE button on the Remote Commander

during recording, you can mark an index signal at any

place on the tape. The index signal is inserted for five

seconds. If you mark an index at the scene you want to

search for, you can easily find the scene later.

If AUTO INDEX on the VTR SET menu is set to ON,

the index signal is marked automatically when the unit

in the stop mode starts recording.

While the index is being marked, the “INDEX

MARK” indicator appears for about seven seconds on

the Data screen (see page 27 (GB)).

If you use a cassette with cassette memory, the index

will also be marked in the cassette memory.

Notes

•You cannot mark a new index while the “INDEX

MARK” indicator is being displayed.

•If you record on a portion of the tape where an index

has been marked, the index will be erased. You

cannot delete just an index while keeping the image

or sound.

•You cannot mark an index during playback,

duplicating or audio dubbing operations. The INDEX

button and the INDEX WRITE button are disabled in

these operations.

•The cassette memory space available limits the

number of indexes that you can mark. When you use

a previously recorded tape for repeated recordings,

make more memory space available by erasing

unwanted items using ITEM ERASE or ERASE ALL

on the CM SET menu before you start recording.

To use an index during playback

You will need the Remote Commander or the Remote

Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied).

For details on the playback functions using the Remote

Commander, see “Searching using the search function” in

“Playback Functions” on page 37 (GB).

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AC timer recording

By connecting this unit to an external AC timer (not

supplied), you can start recording at a preset time.

Connect this unit to an external AC timer (not

supplied).

Insert a tape for recording.

Set the INPUT SELECT selector of this unit to

select the input signal.

Set the TIMER selector on the front panel of this

unit to REC.

Set the timer-on time on the connected AC timer.

At the preset time, the power of this unit turns on

automatically and recording starts after a few

seconds (no more than 30). Set the timer allowing

a margin for the recording to start. You do not

need to press the REC button.

Note

When you intend to turn the unit off, press the STOP

button on this unit to stop the tape transport operation

beforehand.

If you turn the unit off while a tape is running, for

example, by using an AC timer, the unit or the tape

may be damaged.

DSR-45/45P (rear panel)

If the tape ends before the recording source

stops operation

The tape stops.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press the STOP button on this unit.

To release the AC timer recording mode

Set the TIMER selector on the front panel of this unit

to OFF.

VIDEO IN REF. IN

Recording

source

(external tuner,

etc.)

AC timer

to an AC outlet

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Using the Unit as a

Player in an Editing

System

Notes on Usage in the Editing System

If you use the unit in an editing system, the following

functions are limited.

Notes on general

•When using the RS-422A/232C connectors to

connect this unit to other equipment, you cannot

place the unit as a recorder.

•This unit is not equipped with a synchronization

function. Adjust the edit timing with the editing

controller, and set sync grade to Preroll & Play.

•To make the unit comply with a command sent from

an editing controller to locate a scene, set FF/REW

SPD on the VTR SET menu to SHUTTLEMAX.

•Except when editing with the RS-422A connection, if

the unit has been in the pause mode for the period

specified in the menu, the unit will go into the tape

protection mode.

•When you control this unit from an editing controller

connected to the RS-422A connector:

– if the TIMER selector is set to REPEAT, and the

tape reaches its end point by fast-forwarding using

the FF button, jog dial control via the editing

controller is not available.

– if the tape reaches its beginning or end using the

REW or FF button, the unit turns to playback pause

mode at a point a few seconds from its beginning or

end.

•The TIMER selector setting has higher priority than

the REMOTE/LOCAL switch setting. In an editing

system, set the TIMER selector to OFF.

•Even if the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to

REMOTE, the Remote Commander may function

depending on the setting of LOCAL ENBL on the

REMOTE menu. If you want to disable the Remote

Commander, set COMMANDER on the OTHERS

menu to CONTROL S.

Notes on editing

•When you control this unit from an editing controller

connected to the RS-422A/232C connector in the

editing system, editing via a DV connection is less

accurate than editing via an analog connection.

•This unit is not equipped with the first edit function.

•Since this unit does not support CTL, if the time code

recorded on the tape is out of sequence or the tape has

a blank portion between recorded portions, you may

not be able to use it for editing. In such a case, adjust

the editing IN point.

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•When the COUNTER SELECT selector on the front

panel of this unit is set to COUNTER, the value

determined by calculation based on the time code is

displayed. The value is a simple approximation.

Therefore, if you intend to use this unit as a player in

the editing system, set the COUNTER SELECT

selector to TC and also set the edit mode (EDIT

REFERENCE) of the editing controller to time code

(TC).

Settings on editing controller

When connecting an editing controller, make the

following settings, according to the model used.

FXE-100/120

Set the VCR device constants as follows:

123456789101112131415

80 31 00 96 05 05 0A 8A 0A 08 FE 00 80 5A FF

FXE-100P/120P

Set the VCR device constants as follows:

123456789101112131415

81 31 00 7D 05 05 0A 8A 0A 08 FE 00 80 5A FF

BVE-600/2000 (NTSC model)

Set the VCR device constants as follows:

123456789101112131415

80 31 00 96 05 05 0A 8A 0A 09 FE 00 80 5A FF

BVE-600/2000 (PAL model)

Set the VCR device constants as follows:

123456789101112131415

81 31 00 7D 05 05 0A 8A 0A 09 FE 00 80 5A FF

RM-450/450CE

Set the DIP switches as follows:

Left switch

76543210

OFF – – OFF – – – –

Right switch (RM-450)

76543210

OFF – OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON

Right switch (RM-450CE)

76543210

ON – OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON

If the edit timing is out of adjustment, change the

setting of items 0 to 2 of the right switch.

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Connections for Digital Non-linear Editing

The unit can be connected to an editing controller via

DV jacks to configure a digital non-linear editing

system.

The following figure shows a connection diagram for

non-linear editing system in which this unit serves.

For connection of the editing controller and its peripheral

devices, refer to the instruction manual of the editing

controller and that of the editing software you use.

Edit functions are specified by the editing software. For

details on the editing methods used, refer to the instruction

manual of the editing software.

MONITOR

AUDIO

MONITOR

VIDEO

DSR-45/45P

Video input

Audio input

Video monitor

Editing controller

1Phono jack cable (not supplied)

DV jack

If the editing software used has the capability to

output the time code as well as the video or audio

signals from the digital non-linear editing controller

to this unit, and you intend to record the time code,

set DV IN TC on the TC/UB SET menu of this unit

to EXTERNAL.

For details on the TC/UB SET menu, see “TC/UB

SET menu” on page 78 (GB).

2i.LINK cable (DV cable) (not supplied)

Note

If the unit is connected to a device equipped with a 6-

pin DV jack, when you intend to disconnect or

reconnect the DV cable, turn off the device and pull

out the plug of its power cord from the AC outlet

beforehand. If you connect or disconnect the DV cable

while the device is connected to the AC outlet, high-

voltage current (8 to 40 V) is output from the DV jack

of the device to this unit, which may cause a

malfunction.

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Connections for a Cut Editing System

The following figure shows a cut editing system

configuration that uses this unit as the player.

For details of connecting devices other than the DSR-45/

45P, refer to the instruction manual of each device.

Note

The preroll time of the setting on the editing controller

is required to be more than five seconds.

DSR-45/45P (player)

VIDEO OUT 1

S VIDEO OUT 5

COMPONENT OUT

MONITOR VIDEO

AUDIO OUT CH-4 4AUDIO IN CH-4

AUDIO OUT CH-3 4AUDIO IN CH-3

AUDIO OUT CH-2 4AUDIO IN CH-2

AUDIO OUT CH-1

RS-422A

4AUDIO IN CH-1

REF.VIDEO

OUT

REF.VIDEO OUT

REF.VIDEO

REF.VIDEO INPLAYER

RECORDER 2

MONITOR

AUDIO

REF.VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO MONITOR

VIDEO OUT REMOTE

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

REF.IN

Y, R-Y, B-Y IN

Source video

monitor

Audio

input

Video

input

Reference

video signal

generator

Editing controller

Recorder

Main video

monitor

Connect one of the following as a video cable:

video cable (3BNC y3BNC), S-video cable, or

75 Ωcoaxial cable.

Note

Use a recorder equipped with a synchronization

function.

175 Ωcoaxial cable (not supplied)

29-pin remote control cable (not supplied)

3Phono jack cable (not supplied)

4Cable with XLR connectors (not supplied)

5S-video cable (not supplied)

Audio input Video input

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Settings on the Editing Control Unit

For details on the settings of the Editing Control Unit,

refer to “Adjusting Edit Timing” on page 56 (GB).

Settings on the DSR-45/45P (player) and a

recorder

Switch DSR-45/45P Recorder

REMOTE/LOCAL REMOTE REMOTE

REMOTE RS-422A

For details, refer to the instruction manual of the recorder.

About reference video signals

•In order to provide stable video and audio signals for

analog editing, it is necessary for the built-in time

base corrector (TBC) to operate correctly. To ensure

this, input a reference video signal synchronized with

the video signal to the VIDEO IN REF.IN connector.

•Set EXT SYNC on the VIDEO SET menu to ON.

Connections for a Cut Editing System

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CH-

1/2

MIN MAX

CH-

3/4

CH-1

CH-2

CH-3

CH-4

Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System

The following is an example of a configuration of an

A/B roll editing system using the DSR-45/45P and a

recorder.

The purpose of the following figure is to clearly

indicate the flow of signals among the component

devices in this system. The specific connections and

the recorder settings for this system are described on

the following pages.

DSR-45/45P (Player 1)

Note

Use a recorder equipped with a synchronization

function.

Switcher

Reference video

signal generator

Main video

monitor

Editing controller Recorder Source video

monitor

Player 2 Audio mixer Delay unit

Audio monitor

system

a) When using a switcher, the phase of the video signals

processed by the switcher is delayed, which means that a

delay unit must be connected between the audio mixer’s

output and the recorder’s audio input.

Video signal

Audio signal

Reference video signal

Control signal

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REF. VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN REF.IN

REF.

VIDEO

REF. VIDEO IN

BLACK BURST OUT

1234

Reference video signal connection

Editing controller

When you perform editing, be sure to use a reference

video signal.

For details on reference video signals, see “About reference

video signals” on page 50 (GB).

REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω

termination switch: ON

Switcher

REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω

termination switch: ON

Recorder

REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω

termination switch: ON

Player 2

DSR-45/45P (Player 1)

Use 75 Ωcoaxial cables for all of these connections.

If you intend to make this unit perform playback

synchronized with an external reference video signal,

set EXT SYNC on the VIDEO SET menu to ON.

Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System

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