Sony DVCAM DSR-11 User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
Ver 1.0 2000. 11
US Model
Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
Australian Model
New Zealand Model
DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SPECIFICATIONS
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R MECHANISM
DSR-11
RMT-DS11
System
Recording format DVCAM/DV (SP) format, rotating
2-head helical scan, digital
component recording
Video signal EIA STANDARD, NTSC color
system
CCIR STANDARD, PAL colour
system
Video
Quantification 8-bit
Standardization
frequency NTSC:
13.5 MHz (4:1:1 Component)
PAL:
13.5 MHz (4:2:0 Component)
Audio
Quantification 12-bit (non-linear) or 16-bit (linear)
Standardization
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 the
DVCAM cassettes.)
Clock
Quartz locked
Power back-up Back-up duration: up to one month
(after a 10-hour charge)
Inputs and outputs
Video input Phono jack
Input signal: 1 Vp-p
(75 ohms unbalanced)
Video output Phono jack
Output signal: 1 Vp-p
(75 ohms unbalanced)
S video input Mini DIN 4-pin
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p
(75 ohms unbalanced)
Chrominance signal:
0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)
0.3 Vp-p (PAL)
(75 ohms unbalanced)
S video output Mini DIN 4-pin
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p
(75 ohms unbalanced)
Chrominance signal:
0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)
0.3 Vp-p (PAL)
(75 ohms unbalanced)
Audio input Phono jack (L, R)
Input level: 2 Vrms (full bit)
Input impedance: more than
47 kohms
Audio output Phono jack (L, R)
Output level: 2 Vrms (full bit)
Output impedance: less than
10 kohms
Control S input Minijack
LANC input/outputStereo mini-mini jack
DV input/output 4-pin jack
General
Power consumption
15 W (during playback)
Peak inrush currentHot switching inrush current,
measured in accordance with
European standard EN55103-1:
6 A (230V)
Operating temperature
5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)

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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.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
•Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270 ˚C
during repairing.
•Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of
the circuit board (within 3 times).
•Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when sol-
dering or unsoldering.
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.
Dimensions Approx. 180 ×73 ×265 mm
(7
1
⁄ 8 ×2
7
⁄ 8 ×10
1
⁄ 2 inches)
(w/h/d, including projecting parts
and controls)
Mass Approx. 2.7 kg (5 lb 15 oz)
Supplied accessories
Remote Commander (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
AC power adaptor (1)
Power cord (1)
Rack (1)
Cleaning cassette (1)
Operating instructions
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Unit: mm (inches)
184 (7
1
/
4
)
18.5 (
3
/
4
)185 (7
3
/
8
)
226.1 (9)
180 (7
1
/ 8 )
151 (6)
38.4 (1
9
/
16
)
4 (
3
/
16
)69 (2
3
/
4
)
110(4
3
/ 8 )

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page Section Title Page
SERVICE NOTE ............................................................... 5
1. Note for Repair ............................................................ 5
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ..................................... 6
1. Self-diagnosis Function............................................... 6
2. Self-diagnosis Display................................................. 6
3. Service Mode Display ................................................. 6
4. Self-diagnosis Code Table .......................................... 7
1. GENERAL
Features ................................................................................ 1-1
Location and Function of Parts ............................................. 1-1
Notes on Video Cassettes..................................................... 1-3
Preparations .......................................................................... 1-3
Playback ................................................................................ 1-4
Recording .............................................................................. 1-8
Installing the Unit Vertically ................................................... 1-9
Operating the Menus............................................................. 1-9
Troubleshooting..................................................................... 1-12
Alarm Messages.................................................................... 1-12
Notes on Use ......................................................................... 1-12
Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format.............................. 1-13
2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. Upper Case ................................................................. 2-1
2-2. Front Panel Assembly ................................................. 2-1
2-3. VD-031 Board.............................................................. 2-1
2-4. DC/DC Converter Unit................................................. 2-1
2-5. HD-024 Board ............................................................. 2-2
2-6. Mechanism Deck......................................................... 2-2
2-7. JC-20 Board ................................................................ 2-2
2-8. RP-234 Board.............................................................. 2-2
2-9. Circuit Boards Location............................................... 2-3
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. Power Block Diagram 1............................................... 3-9
3-6. Power Block Diagram 2............................................... 3-11
3-7. Power Block Diagram 3............................................... 3-13
3-8. Power Block Diagram 4............................................... 3-15
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. Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams ....... 4-7
•RP-234 Printed Wiring Board ................................ 4-7
•RP-234 (REC/PB AMP 1) Schematic Diagram ..... 4-11
•RP-234 (REC/PB AMP 2) Schematic Diagram ..... 4-13
•JC-20 Printed Wiring Board ................................... 4-15
•JC-20 (VIDEO PB AMP) Schematic Diagram ....... 4-19
•JC-20 (VIDEO A/D CONVERTER)
Schematic Diagram................................................ 4-21
•JC-20 (CHROMA MIX) Schematic Diagram .......... 4-23
•JC-20 (AFC) Schematic Diagram .......................... 4-25
•JC-20 (VFD (VIDEO DSP, D/A CONVERTER))
Schematic Diagram................................................ 4-27
•JC-20 (SFD) Schematic Diagram .......................... 4-29
•JC-20 (TFD) Schematic Diagram .......................... 4-31
•JC-20 (DV INTERFACE) Schematic Diagram....... 4-33
•JC-20 (MECHANISM CONTROL 1)
Schematic Diagram................................................ 4-35
•JC-20 (MECHANISM CONTROL 2)
Schematic Diagram................................................ 4-37
•JC-20 (MODE CONTROL) Schematic Diagram.... 4-39
•JC-20 (AUDIO 1) Schematic Diagram................... 4-41
•JC-20 (AUDIO 2) Schematic Diagram................... 4-43
•JC-20 (POWER SUPPLY) Schematic Diagram .... 4-45
•VD-031 Printed Wiring Board ................................ 4-47
•VD-031 (INTERFACE) Schematic Diagram .......... 4-51
•VD-031 (VIDEO DECODER)
Schematic Diagram................................................ 4-53
•VD-031 (VIDEO OUTPUT) Schematic Diagram ... 4-55
•VD-031 (AUDIO) Schematic Diagram ................... 4-57
•VD-031 (Y/C SEPARATION)
Schematic Diagram................................................ 4-59
•HD-024 (HI CONTROL) Schematic Diagram ........ 4-61
•HD-024 (MATRIX KEY CONTROL, LED DRIVE)
Schematic Diagram................................................ 4-63
•HD-024 (UVIC) Schematic Diagram ...................... 4-65
•HD-024 (DC/DC CONVERTER, CAPSTAN MOTOR
DRIVE, CAM MOTOR DRIVE)
Schematic Diagram................................................ 4-67
•HD-024 (DRUM MOTOR DRIVE, FL MOTOR DRIVE,
REEL MOTOR DRIVE) Schematic Diagram ......... 4-69
•HD-024 Printed Wiring Board ................................ 4-71
•MD-76 Printed Wiring Board.................................. 4-75
•MD-76 Schematic Diagram.................................... 4-77
•FR-175 Printed Wiring Board................................. 4-79
•FR-175 Schematic Diagram................................... 4-81
•JA-006 Printed Wiring Board ................................. 4-83
•JA-006 Schematic Diagram ................................... 4-85
•JD-002 Printed Wiring Board and
Schematic Diagram................................................ 4-87
•DC-1492 Schematic Diagram ................................ 4-89
•DC-1492 Printed Wiring Board .............................. 4-91
4-3. Waveforms .................................................................. 4-95
4-4. Parts Location ............................................................. 4-99
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 CoasterT 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

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3-12. Brake Arm S, Ratchet Brake T,
Tension Coil Spring (Brake), SBR Slider and FP-248
Flexible Board (Condensation Sensor) ................. 5-14
3-13. ReelTable 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 Loading Arm Assembly............... 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 HelicalTorsion 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 ofTG2/7 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
ofTG2/7 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. Setting the Test Mode ............................................ 5-34
2. Emergence Memory Address................................. 5-34
3. EMG Code (Emergency Code) .............................. 5-35
4. MSW Code ............................................................. 5-35
5. Bit Value Discriminatiion ........................................ 5-36
6. Record of Use Check ............................................. 5-37
5-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 5-38
3-1. Preparations Before Adjustment............................ 5-38
3-1-1. Equipment Used..................................................... 5-38
3-1-2. Connection of Equipment....................................... 5-39
3-1-3. Checking the Input Signals .................................... 5-40
1. S VIDEO Input........................................................ 5-40
2. VIDEO Input ........................................................... 5-40
3-1-4. Adjustment Tapes................................................... 5-41
3-1-5. Input/output Level and Impedance ........................ 5-42
3-2. System Control System Adjustments .................... 5-43
1. Initializing the C, D, E Page Data .......................... 5-43
2. Input of C Page Initial Data .................................... 5-43
3. Input of D Page Initial Data .................................... 5-43
4. Input of E Page Initial Data .................................... 5-43
5. Modification of C, D, E, Page Data........................ 5-43
6. C Page Table .......................................................... 5-44
7. D Page Table .......................................................... 5-45
8. E Page Table .......................................................... 5-45
9. Node Unique ID No. Input...................................... 5-46
3-3. Servo and RF System Adjustments....................... 5-48
1. Capstan FG Adjustment (HD-024 Board) .............. 5-48
2. PLL f0Pre-adjustment (RP-234 Board) ................. 5-48
3. Switching Position Adjustment (HD-024 Board) .... 5-48
4. RF-AGC Adjustment (RP-234 Board).................... 5-48
5. CLK DELAY and AEQ Adjustment
(RP-234 Board) ...................................................... 5-49
6. PLL f0Final Adjustment (RP-234 Board) ............... 5-49
3-4. Video System Adjustments .................................... 5-49
3-4-1. JC-20 Board Adjustment ........................................ 5-49
1. VFD SPCK Adjustment (JC-20 Board) .................. 5-49
2. A/D Converter Reference Voltage
Adjustment (1) (JC-20 Board)................................ 5-49
3. A/D Converter Reference Voltage
Adjustment (2) (JC-20 Board)................................ 5-49
4. Y Signal Clamp Reference Voltage Adjustment
(JC-20 Board)......................................................... 5-50
5. CR Signal Clamp Reference Voltage Adjustment
(JC-20 Board)......................................................... 5-50
6. CB Signal Clamp Reference Voltage Adjustment
(JC-20 Board)......................................................... 5-50
7. AFC Preliminary Adjustment (JC-20 Board).......... 5-50
8. AFC Picture Frame Adjustment (JC-20 Board) ..... 5-50
9. AFC Adjustment (JC-20 Board) ............................. 5-50
10. Playback Y Level Adjustment (JC-20 Board) ........ 5-51
11. Playback C Level Adjustment (JC-20 Board) ........ 5-51
3-4-2. VD-031 Board Adjustment ..................................... 5-52
1. Decoder Free Run Adjustment (NTSC)
(VD-031Board) ....................................................... 5-52
2. Decoder Free Run Adjustment (PAL)
(VD-031Board) ....................................................... 5-52
3. Y/C Separation Adjustment (VD-031 Board) ......... 5-52
4. Recording Signal Level Adjustment
(VD-031 Board) ...................................................... 5-54
3-4-3. General Adjustment................................................ 5-56
1. HUE Adjustment (NTSC) ....................................... 5-56
2. HUE Adjustment (PAL)........................................... 5-56
3-5. AUDIO System Adjustments.................................. 5-57
1. Playing Level Check............................................... 5-57
2. E-E S/N Check ....................................................... 5-57
3. E-E Distortion Check.............................................. 5-58
3-6. Arrangement Diagram for Adjustment Parts.......... 5-60
6. REPAIR PARTS LIST
6-1. EXPLPODED VIEWS.................................................. 6-1
6-1-1. Overall Assembly ................................................... 6-1
6-1-2. Chassis Assembly-1............................................... 6-2
6-1-3. Chassis Assembly-2............................................... 6-3
6-1-4. Mechanism Deck Assembly (Drum Assembly)...... 6-4
6-1-5. Mechanism Deck Assembly (Gear, Arm) ............... 6-5
6-1-6. Mechanism Deck Assembly (Motor, MD Board).... 6-6
6-1-7. Mechanism Deck Assembly
(Cassette Compartment)........................................ 6-7
6-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST......................................... 6-8
Hardware List ........................................................................ 6-29
Accessories & Packing Materials.......................................... 6-30

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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

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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 monitor screen
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 (HD-024 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 monitor screen 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
With the unit set in STANDBY mode, while pressing the “STOP”button, press the “ON/STANDBY”button, and continue pressing the
“STOP”button 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 press the “F”, “f”button of supplied remote commander (RMT-DS11), 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
monitor screen
[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1
1 1
3 1C
Repaired by:
Refer to page 7.
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
monitor screen
C : 3 1 : 1 1
TC RESET
SERCH SELECT
DISPLAY
DATA CODE
MENU
SET
F, fbutton

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4. Self-diagnosis CodeTable
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Block
Function
21
22
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
Detailed
Code
00
00
10
11
22
23
30
40
42
10
11
22
23
30
40
42
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.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Remove the power cable, connect, and perform operations from
the beginning.
Remove the power cable, connect, and perform operations from
the beginning.
Remove the power cable, connect, and perform operations from
the beginning.
Remove the power cable, connect, and perform operations from
the beginning.
Remove the power cable, connect, and perform operations from
the beginning.
Remove the power cable, connect, and perform operations from
the beginning.
Remove the power cable, connect, and perform operations from
the beginning.

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SECTION 1
GENERAL
DSR-11
This section is extracted from DSR-11
instruction manual.
Features
Chapter 1 Overview
6(GB) Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter1
Overview
Features
The DSR-11 is a
1
/ 4 -inch digital video cassette recorder
that uses the DVCAM
TM
digital recording format. This
system achieves stable, superb picture quality by
digitally processing video signals that are separated
into color difference signals and luminance signals
(component video).
With a compact, lightweight and space-saving case,
the unit can be installed vertically and is equipped with
an analog interface as well as a digital interface
enabling connection to a digital device such as a
computer.
The DSR-11’s main features are described below.
DVCAM Format
DVCAM is based on the consumer DV format, which
uses the 4:1:1 component digital format (NTSC) or the
4:2:0 format (PAL), and provides a
1
/ 4 -inch digital
recording format for professional use.
High picture quality, high stability
Video signals are separated into color difference
signals and luminance signals, 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 15 µm,fully 50 percent
wider than the DV format’s 10-µmtrack pitch. Thanks
to this feature, the DVCAM format sufficiently 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).
DV format compatibility
A DV cassette recorded on a DV-format VCR can be
played back on the unit (SP mode only). The unit can
also record in DV format (SP mode only). (Recording/
playing back an image in LP mode is not available.)
Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview 7 (GB)
NTSC/PAL systems compatible
The unit is compatible with NTSC and PAL systems.
When inputting the signals to the DV IN/OUT
connector or playing back a tape, the color system of
signals is detected automatically. The color system
select switch on the unit allows input of analog video
signals in either color system. This compatibility
allows you to record (download) or play back (upload)
both NTSC and PAL formatted signals with your
VCR, computer, or other equipment.
However, the unit cannot convert the color system of
the signals.
Choice of two cassette sizes
The unit can use both standard-size and mini-size
DVCAM or DV cassettes.
•According to cassette size, the position of the reel
drive plate changes automatically.
•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 a
CONTROL-S system remote control unit, the DSRM-
20 (not supplied).
High-speed search function
When you use an editing controller or the optional
remote control unit (DSRM-20), the unit has a picture
search function that allows you to view color picture at
playback speeds up to 14 times (NTSC) or up to 17
times (PAL) normal speed in forward and reverse
directions.You can also search frame-by-frame in jog
mode.
You can also hear playback audio.
Digital slow playback
The unit has a frame memory function that allows
smooth, slow playback. This is available only at +
1
/ 3 -
time speed and –
1
/ 3 -time speed.
Jog audio function
If you use the optional remote control unit DSRM-20,
audio can be monitored at various playback speeds
when in jog mode.
Other Features
Compact and can be installed vertically
The unit is compact and can be installed vertically.
With non-linear editing system, you can save space by
installing it vertically beside your computer.
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, operation mode indications, menus, error
messages, and other text data can be superimposed and
output in analog video signals.
Easy maintenance functions
•Self-diagnostics/alarm functions: The system
automatically detects an invalid operation, an invalid
connection or a malfunction, and outputs a
description, a cause and a recovery method as a
message superimposed on analog video signals.
•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 is displayed in the
menu.
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Front Panel
Location and Function of Parts
1Cassette lid
To insert/eject a cassette, open the lid.
For details of usable cassettes, see “Notes on Video
Cassettes” on page 15 (GB).
2REMOTE CONTROL switch
Selects whether the unit is operated from the Remote
Commander or from an optional remote control unit.
WIRELESS: The unit is operated from the Remote
Commander.
CONTROL S: The unit is operated from a remote
control unit (the DSRM-20, not supplied),
connected to the CONTROL S jack on the rear
panel.
Note
You can operate this unit from its front panel
regardless of this switch setting.
3INPUT SELECT selector
You can select DV, S VIDEO, or VIDEO to input the
signals.
DV: Signal input from the DV IN/OUT connector
S VIDEO: Signal input from the S VIDEO connector
on INPUT jacks
VIDEO: Signal input from the VIDEO jack on
INPUT jacks
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.
4Remote sensor
5ON/STANDBY switch
2REMOTE CONTROL switch
5ON/STANDBY
switch
2Indicators
(see page 10 (GB))
4Remote sensor
3INPUT SELECT selector
1Cassette lid
1Tape transport
control section
(see page 9 (GB))
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1Tape transport control section
1Tape transport indicators
2REC (record) button
When you press the PLAY button while holding down
this button, the indicator lights and recording begins.
To set the unit to recording pause mode, press the
PAUSE and PLAY buttons while holding down this
button. If you press only this button when the unit is in
the stop mode and the DV IN TC on the OTHERS
menu is set to EXTERNAL, the REC indicator lights
and you can also check the EE signals for time code.
After checking them, press the STOP button.
For details on the OTHERS menu, see “OTHERS menu”on
page 49 (GB).
Notes
•The unit cannot record in the LP mode of the
consumer DV format. Only recording in the SP mode
is available.
•To set the unit to recording pause mode with the
remote control unit (DSRM-20, not supplied), press
the PAUSE button while holding down the PLAY
button to set the unit to the playback pause mode,
then press the REC button on the DSRM-20.
3PAUSE button
Press this button to set the unit to pause mode while
recording or playing. Pressing this button again
resumes the operation. The indicator lights when the
unit is in pause mode.
4F FWD (fast forward) button
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
1)
during fast forward).
To locate a scene while monitoring the picture, keep
pressing this button during fast forward, playback or in
playback pause mode (picture search).
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 43 (GB).
Note
If you set the FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu to
SHUTTLEMAX, you can display the picture while
fast-forwarding the tape.
5PLAY button
When you press this button, the indicator lights and
playback begins.
If you press this button while holding down the REW
button during stop, the tape is rewound to its beginning
and starts playing automatically (during rewind, the
REW indicator lights and the PLAY indicator flashes).
1) EE mode
“EE”stands for “Electric to Electric”. In this EE mode, the
video and audio signals that are input to the VCR’s
recording circuitry do not pass through any magnetic
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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.
1Tape transport indicators
2REC button
3PAUSE button
4F FWD button
5PLAY button
6REW button
7STOP button

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Notes
•When the unit is playing 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 cannot play back a tape recorded in the LP
mode of the consumer DV format.
6REW (rewind) button
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 during rewind).
To locate a scene while monitoring the picture, keep
pressing this button during rewind, playback or in
playback pause mode (picture search).
If you press the PLAY button while holding down this
button during stop, the tape is rewound to its beginning
and starts playing 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 43 (GB).
Note
If you set the FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu to
SHUTTLEMAX, you can display the picture while
rewinding the tape.
7STOP button
Press this button to stop the current tape transport
operation.
2Indicators
1POWER indicator
Lights in green when the power of this unit is on and
lights in red when the unit is in the standby mode.
2CAUTION indicator
Flashes when an error occurs.
For details on cautions, see “Alarm Messages”on page
51 (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 the cassette is inside of the unit. While the
cassette is being ejected, the indicator flashes.
4DVCAM indicator
Lights when the unit is playing back a tape recorded
in DVCAM format.
When the REC MODE on the VTR SET menu is set
to DVCAM, this indicator also lights during
recording or in the EE mode.
For details on the VTR SET menu, see “VTR SET menu”on
page 43 (GB).
5NTSC indicator
Lights when:
•the unit is in the EE mode, analog video signals are
input and the NTSC/PAL select switch is set to
NTSC.
•the unit is in the EE mode and NTSC formatted
video signals are input from the DV IN/OUT
connector.
•a tape that has NTSC formatted video signals is
being played back.
6PAL indicator
Lights when:
•the unit is in the EE mode, analog video signals are
input and the NTSC/PAL select switch is set to PAL.
•the unit is in the EE mode and PAL formatted video
signals are input from the DV IN/OUT connector.
•a tape that has PAL formatted video signals is being
played back.
1POWER indicator
2CAUTION indicator
3q indicator
4DVCAM indicator
5NTSC indicator
6PAL indicator
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Rear Panel
1LANC jack
Connects to other video devices that have a LANC
jack. You can operate the unit from other video
devices.
Notes
•You cannot operate the ejection of a cassette from a
device connected to the LANC jack.
•The LANC jack on the unit has only LANC-S
functions. The unit has no LANC-M functions.
2DV IN/OUT connector (4-pin)
Used to input/output a digital signal that complies with
the i.LINK standard (Recommended cable: VMC-
IL4415(A),VMC-IL4615(A)). Use when an external
device which you want to connect to the unit has a DV
jack. If you connect the unit and the other device using
DV jacks, you can minimize deterioration of picture
quality during recording, dubbing or capturing still
pictures into a personal computer by digital
processing. For details, refer to the instruction manual
of the equipment you use.
Note
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.
3INPUT jacks
Used to input analog video and audio signals. To
connect a VCR equipped with S-video output, use the
S VIDEO connector on the unit.
4DC IN 12V connector
Connects to an AC power outlet using the supplied AC
power adaptor and power cord.
5AUTO REPEAT switch
Used to repeat the playback of all or a part of the tape.
For details on the auto repeat function, see “Auto Repeat”
on page 32 (GB).
1LANC jack
2DV IN/OUT
connector
3INPUT jacks
4DC IN 12V
connector
5AUTO REPEAT
switch
6OUTPUT jacks
7NTSC/PAL
select switch
8RESET button
9CONTROL S
jack
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6OUTPUT jacks
Used to output analog video and audio signals. To
connect a VCR equipped with S-video input, use the S
VIDEO connector on the unit.
Notes
•Various text data are superimposed and output from
the VIDEO jack or the S VIDEO connector on the
OUTPUT jacks. If you want to output video signals
without text data, carry out the following operations.
–Set TITLE DISP and LABEL DISP on the CM SET
menu to OFF.
–Depending on the displayed items, press the
MENU, DATA CODE, DISPLAY or SEARCH
SELECT button on the Remote Commander to
clear the text data on the monitor screen.
For details on text data, see “Displaying data recorded on a
tape”on page 25 (GB) and “Displaying various data”on
page 26 (GB).
For details on the CM SET menu, see “CM SET menu”on
page 46 (GB).
•When the unit is in the EE mode (when the input
signal is output as an analog signal), the subcarrier of
the color signal is not synchronized with the
horizontal sync signal. The color of the picture or the
horizontal sync signal may be distorted depending on
the type of monitor connected to the unit.
7NTSC/PAL select switch
Used to switch the color system of signals that will be
recorded on the unit when you use analog input.
To change the switch setting, turn off the power of the
unit first, then use the tip of a ball-point pen or similar
tool to slide this switch.
Before inputting NTSC or PAL formatted analog video
signals, set this switch to appropriate position
according to the color system of it.
Notes
•If the color system of the input signals is different
from that of the switch setting, both picture and sound
will be muted.
•When inputting signals to the DV IN/OUT connector
or during playback, this switch setting is invalid. The
unit detects the color system of the signals
automatically.
•When the switch is set to PAL, the unit works as a
PAL model. Therefore the time code generated by the
unit while recording in the DVCAM format turns to
the non-drop frame mode. Even if an NTSC
formatted signal is input from the DV IN/OUT
connector, the time code generated by the unit is non-
drop frame mode as long as the switch is set to PAL,
regardless of the TC FORMAT setting on the
OTHERS menu. If you intend to set the unit to
generate the time code in the drop frame mode, set
the switch to NTSC.
•The color system of the signals output from the unit
is the one recorded on the tape being played back.
The unit cannot convert the color system of signals of
one system into that of the other. (For example:
converting NTSC formatted signals into PAL
formatted signals is not possible) Therefore, to view
or record the signal output from the unit, you need a
device compatible with the color system of the
signals output from the unit.
•When the color system of playback signals is
different from the one last used on the unit, playback
picture and sound will be distorted and time code will
be discontinuous for a short time at the beginning of
the playback.
•If you play back a tape with both NTSC and PAL
color system recordings, the following limitations
apply.
–At the point where the recorded signals format
changes, the picture may be distorted or the audio
noise may be output.
–The tape transport control buttons may be disabled
until the tape running is stabilized.
•Do not change the switch setting during recording.
8RESET button
Press this button to initialize the internal clock and all
menu items. Press this button with the tip of a ball-
point pen or similar tool.
9CONTROL S jack
Connects to a remote control unit (DSRM-20, not
supplied) for controlling this unit.
Note
When using a CONTROL S-device, set the REMOTE
CONTROL switch on the front panel to CONTROL S.
Otherwise, you cannot operate the unit with
CONTROL S-devices.
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1TC RESET button
Press this button to reset the time code to 00:00:00:00
during recording or in the recording pause mode.
Note
When the command mode of a Sony device / remote
commander is set to VTR 4;
•if you press this button while pointing the Remote
Commander toward a Sony device other than this
unit, the HMS counter on that machine will be reset
to zero.
•if you press a counter reset button on a Sony remote
commander while pointing it toward this unit during
recording or in the recording pause mode, the time
code will be reset to zero.
Supplied Remote Commander
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 29 (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 28
(GB).
4PAUSE button
5PLAY button
PAUSE REC
FRAME
x1/10 x1/3 x1 x2
SET
MENU
SEARCH SELECT
DATA CODE
DISPLAY
REW
PLAY
FF
STOP
TC RESET
5PLAY button
6REW button
7On/standby switch
8DISPLAY button
9DATA CODE button
0Buttons for menu operation
qa REC buttons
qs FF button
qd STOP button
2SEARCH SELECT
buttons
3Buttons for
playing at various
speeds
4PAUSE button
1TC RESET button

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6REW button
7On/standby switch
8DISPLAY button
Press this button to see indications, such as time code
and tape remaining time, on the monitor screen.
For details on displayed data, see “Displaying various
data”on page 26 (GB).
9DATA CODE button
Press this button to see the data codes (recording date/
time, camera data) on the monitor screen.
For details on data codes, see “Displaying data recorded
on a tape”on page 25 (GB).
0Buttons for menu operation
Press these buttons to operate the menu.
qa REC buttons
When you press these buttons at the same time, the
REC and PLAY indicators light and recording begins.
qs FF button
qd STOP button
Note
When using the Remote Commander, set the
REMOTE CONTROL switch on the front panel to
WIRELESS. Otherwise, you cannot operate this unit
with the Remote Commander.
Battery installation
1 Push and slide the lid to open.
2 Install the two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied)
with the correct polarity.
3 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 will not use the Remote Commander for a long
time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from
battery leakage. If batteries have leaked, remove
them, wipe the battery compartment dry and replace
the batteries with new ones.
Be sure to install the
battery from the #
side.
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Chapter2
Playback and
Recording
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 (DVCAM format) /
270 minutes (DV format) and the PDVM-40 can record for 40 minutes
(DVCAM format) / 60 minutes (DV format).
You can get the highest quality pictures with this digital videocassette
recorder using DVCAM cassettes. You may not be able to get as good
quality with other cassettes. We recommend using DVCAM cassettes so
that you can record your one-time events in the highest quality.
DVCAM cassette
Mini DVCAM cassette
Notes onVideo Cassettes
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Cassette memory
Cassette memory is an optional feature that is mounted on some Standard
DVCAM/DV cassettes and Mini DVCAM/Mini DV 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. 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 the REC/SAVE switch
on the cassette so that the red portion becomes visible. To record on a tape,
slide the switch so that the red portion is hidden.
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.
REC/SAVE switch
REC
SAVE
Set to SAVE.
Paper clip, etc.
Reel
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Power Preparations
Connect the power cord (supplied) to the AC adaptor (AC-SU1, supplied)
and connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 12V connector on the unit. Then,
connect the power plug to the wall outlet.
When you undo these connections, be sure to disconnect the power cord
from the wall outlet first.
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. Make sure to
close the cassette lid when using the unit. The internal sensor of the unit
may operate incorrectly if too much light finds its way into the unit.
1 With the unit powered on, confirm that the qindicator is off, then
open the cassette lid.
Preparations
(Continued)
DSR-11
to wall outlet
AC adaptor
AC-SU1 (supplied)
to DC IN 12V
connector
Power cord (supplied)