Sony Dvcam dsr-50p User manual

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.5 2006.03

US Model

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DSR-50

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DSR-50P

PORTABLE DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SPECIFICATIONS

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DSR-50/50P

R MECHANISM

System

Recording format DVCAM/DV (SP) format, rotating

2-head helical scan, digital

component recording

Video signal

DSR-50: EIA STANDARD, NTSC color

system

DSR-50P: CCIR STANDARD, PAL colour

system

Video

Quantification 8-bit

Standardization frequency

DSR-50: 13.5 MHz (4:1:1 Component)

DSR-50P: 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

VIDEO/REF.IN BNC 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-50)

0.3 Vp-p (DSR-50P)

(75 ohms unbalanced)

DV IN/OUT 6-pin IEEE-1394 standard jack

(i.LINK)

AUDIO INPUT (CH-1 to CH-4)

XLR 3-pin, female, +4/–20/

–60 dBu, Impedance more than

3 kohms, balanced (48 V

phantom power supply)

Maximum input level

–60: –19 dBu (about 90 mVrms)

–20: +8 dBu (about 2 Vrms)

+4: +30 dBu (about 25 Vrms)

CAMERA 26-pin

Composite: 1 Vp-p (75 ohms,

unbalanced)

Component:

Y: 1 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)

B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ohms,

unbalanced)

(DSR-50: 75%, color bars / DSR-

50P: 100%, colour bars)

R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ohms,

unbalanced)

(DSR-50: 75%, color bars / DSR-

50P: 100%, colour bars)

Audio: –20/–60 dBu, Impedance

more than 3 kohms, balanced

TC IN BNC type

0.5 to 18 Vp-p (time code input)

0.5 to 4 Vp-p (through output)

Outputs

VIDEO OUT1 BNC type, 1 Vp-p (75 ohms,

unbalanced) (superimpose)

VIDEO OUT2 BNC type, 1 Vp-p (75 ohms,

unbalanced)

COMPONENT OUTPUT

Y: BNC type

1 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)

R-Y: BNC type

0.7 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)

(DSR-50: 75%, color bars / DSR-

50P: 100%, colour bars)

B-Y: BNC type

0.7 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)

(DSR-50: 75%, color bars / DSR-

50P: 100%, colour bars)

S VIDEO OUT Mini DIN 4-pin

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p

(75 ohms, unbalanced)

Chrominance signal:

0.286 Vp-p (DSR-50)

0.3 Vp-p (DSR-50P)

(75 ohms, unbalanced)

AUDIO OUTPUT (CH-1 to CH-4)

Phono jack, –10 dBu, 47 kohms,

Output impedance: less than

1 kohms

(DSR-50: –20 dB from full bit /

DSR-50P: –18 dB from full bit)

AUDIO MONITOR OUT

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)

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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.

PHONES Stereo phone jack

–∞to –19 dBu, adjustable

DC IN 12V XLR 4-pin, male, 12 V

Control

CONTROL Stereo mini-minijack

REMOTE Stereo minijack

(Edge High, Edge Low, Level

High, Level Low) (Tally)

CONTROL S Stereo minijack

General

Power requirementsDC12 to 17 V, more than 2.0 A

(4.0 A at the peak)

Power consumption15 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. 279 ×99 ×315 mm

(11 ×4 ×12

inches)

(w/h/d, including projecting parts

and controls)

Mass Approx. 3.9 kg (8 lb 10 oz)

Supplied accessories

LCD protection board (1)

(installed at the factory)

Cleaning cassette (1)

Operating instructions (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

183.3 (7

)

289 (11

)

247 (9

)

92.5 (3

)

22 (

)

Unit: mm (inches)

279 (11)

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SERVICE NOTE................................................................ 6

1. Note for Repair ............................................................ 6

SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ..................................... 7

1. Self-diagnosis Function............................................... 7

2. Self-diagnosis Display................................................. 7

3. Service Mode Display ................................................. 7

4. Self-diagnosis Code Table .......................................... 8

1. GENERAL

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

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

Power Preparations ............................................................... 1-7

Connections........................................................................... 1-8

Notes on Video Cassettes..................................................... 1-9

Recording .............................................................................. 1-10

Playback ................................................................................ 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............................................................. 1-16

Duplication (Generating a Work Tape

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

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

Operating the Menus ............................................................. 1-18

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

Alarm Messages.................................................................... 1-22

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

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. Top/bottom Cover Assemblies .................................... 2-1

2-2. Front Panel .................................................................. 2-1

2-3. FR-157 Board .............................................................. 2-1

2-4. LCD Module (LCD901)................................................ 2-1

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

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

2-7. JC-20/DI-73 Boards .................................................... 2-2

2-8. VD-28 Board................................................................ 2-3

2-9. Side Panel Assembly .................................................. 2-3

2-10. Circuit Boards Location............................................... 2-4

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

3-15. Power Block Diagram 6 ............................................... 3-29

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

• IL-013 Printed Wiring Board

and Schematic Diagram......................................... 4-34

• 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

• DI-73 Printed Wiring Board .................................... 4-47

• DI-73 (VIDEO D/A CONVERTER)

Schematic Diagram ................................................ 4-51

• DI-73 (VIDEO FIFO MEMORY)

Schematic Diagram ................................................ 4-53

• DI-73 (SYNC SHIFTER 1) Schematic Diagram .... 4-55

• DI-73 (SYNC SHIFTER 2) Schematic Diagram .... 4-57

• DI-73 (AUDIO HPF) Schematic Diagram............... 4-59

• DI-73 (AUDIO A/D, D/A CONVERTER)

Schematic Diagram ................................................ 4-61

• DI-73 (AUDIO DSP) Schematic Diagram .............. 4-63

• DI-73 (AUDIO DSP CONTROL)

Schematic Diagram ................................................ 4-65

• DI-73 (TIME CODE IN/OUT)

Schematic Diagram ................................................ 4-67

• KP-8, EJ-28,VL-26 Printed Wiring Boards and

Schematic Diagrams .............................................. 4-69

• VD-28 Printed Wiring Board .................................. 4-71

• VD-28 (SYNC GENERATOR 1)

Schematic Diagram ................................................ 4-75

• VD-28 (SYNC GENERATOR 2)

Schematic Diagram ................................................ 4-77

• VD-28 (SYNC GENERATOR 3)

Schematic Diagram ................................................ 4-79

• VD-28 (VIDEO IN 1) Schematic Diagram............. 4-81

• VD-28 (VIDEO IN 2) Schematic Diagram.............. 4-83

• VD-28 (VIDEO IN 3) Schematic Diagram............. 4-85

• VD-28 (UVIC) Schematic Diagram ........................ 4-87

• VD-28 (VIDEO OUT 1) Schematic Diagram.......... 4-89

• VD-28 (VIDEO OUT 2) Schematic Diagram.......... 4-91

• VD-28 (VIDEO OUT 3) Schematic Diagram......... 4-93

• VD-28 (AUDIO) Schematic Diagram...................... 4-95

• VD-28 (HI CONTROL) Schematic Diagram .......... 4-97

• VD-28 (DC IN) Schematic Diagram ....................... 4-99

• VD-28 (DC/DC CONVERTER 1)

Schematic Diagram ................................................ 4-101

• VD-28 (DC/DC CONVERTER 2)

Schematic Diagram ................................................ 4-103

• CM-59 (DC/DC CONVERTER,

REEL MOTOR DRIVE) Schematic Diagram ......... 4-105

• CM-59(DRUM MOTOR DRIVE,

FL MOTOR DRIVE) Schematic Diagram............... 4-107

• CM-59 (CAPSTAN MOTOR DRIVE,

CAM MOTOR DRIVE) Schematic Diagram ........... 4-109

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page Section Title Page

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Section Title Page Section Title Page

• CM-59 Printed Wiring Board .................................. 4-111

• MD-76 Printed Wiring Board .................................. 4-115

• MD-76 Schematic Diagram .................................... 4-117

• FR-157 Printed Wiring Board................................. 4-119

• FR-157 (USER CONTROL 1)

Schematic Diagram ................................................ 4-123

• FR-157 (USER CONTROL 2)

Schematic Diagram ................................................ 4-125

• LT-32 Printed Wiring Board and

Shematic Diagram.................................................. 4-126

• JK-169 Printed Wiring Board ................................. 4-127

• JK-169 (VIDEO IN/OUT, AUDIO OUT)

Schematic Diagram ................................................ 4-131

• JK-169 (AUDIO IN 1) Schematic Diagram............. 4-133

• JK-169 (AUDIO IN 2) Schematic Diagram............. 4-135

• PD-125 Printed Wiring Board ................................ 4-137

• PD-125 (RGB DRIVER) Schematic Diagram ........ 4-139

• PD-125 (TG) Schematic Diagram .......................... 4-141

• HP-117 Printed Wiring Board ................................ 4-143

• HP-117 Schematic Diagram .................................. 4-145

4-3. Waveforms................................................................... 4-147

4-4. Parts Location ............................................................. 4-153

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 Brake T,

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 BaseT 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. Switch Check (Audio Jack 1) ................................. 5-38

7. Switch Check (Audio Jack 2) ................................. 5-38

8. Switch Check (Video Jack) .................................... 5-38

9. Switch Check (Key Code) ...................................... 5-39

10. Switch Check (Key Data 1) .................................... 5-39

11. Switch Check (Key Data 2) .................................... 5-39

12. Switch Check (Slide Switch 1) ............................... 5-40

13. Switch Check (Slide Switch 2) ............................... 5-40

14. Switch Check (Slide Switch 3) ............................... 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. CAMERA 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

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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-20 Board Adjustment ........................................ 5-54

1. VFD SPCK Adjustment (JC-20 Board) .................. 5-54

2. A/D Converter Reference Voltage

Adjustment (1) (JC-20 Board)................................ 5-54

3. A/D Converter Reference Voltage

Adjustment (2) (JC-20 Board)................................ 5-54

4. Y Signal Clamp ReferenceVoltage Adjustment

(JC-20 Board)......................................................... 5-55

5. CR Signal Clamp ReferenceVoltage Adjustment

(JC-20 Board)......................................................... 5-55

6. CB Signal Clamp Reference Voltage Adjustment

(JC-20 Board)......................................................... 5-55

7. AFC Preliminary Adjustment (JC-20 Board) ......... 5-55

8. AFC Picture Frame Adjustment (JC-20 Board) ..... 5-55

9. AFC Adjustment (JC-20 Board) ............................. 5-55

10. PlaybackY Level Adjustment (JC-20 Board)......... 5-56

11. Playback C Level Adjustment (JC-20 Board) ........ 5-56

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

1. PlaybackY Sync Level Adjudtment (VD-28 Board) 5-57

2. Playback Blanking Level Adjustment with 0%

Setup (VD-28 Board).............................................. 5-57

3. Playback Signal Level Adjustment with 0% Setup

(VD-28 Board) ........................................................ 5-58

4. Playback CR Signal Level Adjustment with 0%

Setup (VD-28 Board).............................................. 5-58

5. Playback CB Signal Level Adjustment with 0%

Setup (VD-28 Board).............................................. 5-59

6. Playback CR Signal Delay Adjustment

(VD-28 Board) ........................................................ 5-59

7. Playback CB Signal Delay Adjustment

(VD-28 Board) ........................................................ 5-60

8. Encoder Free Run Adjustment (VD-28 Board) ...... 5-60

9. Carrier Balance Adjustment (VD-28 Board) .......... 5-61

10. Burst Level Adjustment (VD-28 Board) ................. 5-61

11. Color Level Adjustment with 0% Setup

(VD-28 Board) ........................................................ 5-62

12. SC_V Phase Adjustment (VD-28 Board)............... 5-62

13. Playback Blanking Level Adjustment with 7.5%

Setup (VD-28 Board)(DSR-50) .............................. 5-63

14. PlaybackY Signal Level Adjustment with 7.5%

Setup (VD-28 Board)(DSR-50) .............................. 5-63

15. Playback CR Signal Level Adjustment with 7.5%

Setup (VD-28 Board)(DSR-50) .............................. 5-64

16. Playback CB Signal Level Adjustment with 7.5%

Setup (VD-28 Board)(DSR-50) .............................. 5-64

17. Color Level Adjustment with 7.5% Setup

(VD-28 Board)(DSR-50)......................................... 5-65

18. Video Output Level Check (VD-28 Board)............. 5-65

19. S-Video Output Level Check (VD-28 Board) ......... 5-66

20. Monitor Terminal Output Level Adjustment

(JC-20 Board)......................................................... 5-67

21. E-E Blanking Level Adjustment (VD-28 Board)..... 5-68

22. Component E-EY Signal Level Adjustment

(VD-28 Board) ........................................................ 5-69

23. Component E-E CR Signal Level Adjustment

(VD-28 Board) ........................................................ 5-69

24. Component E-E CB Signal Level Adjustment

(VD-28 Board) ........................................................ 5-70

25. Component E-E CR Signal Delay Adjustment

(VD-28 Board) ........................................................ 5-71

26. Component E-E CB Signal Delay Adjustment

(VD-28 Board) ........................................................ 5-72

27. E-E Color Level Adjustment (VD-28 Board) .......... 5-73

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

29. Decoder HUE Adjustment (VD-28 Board) ............ 5-75

30. S Video E-EY Signal Level Adjustment

(VD-28 Board) ........................................................ 5-76

31. S Video E-E CR Signal Level Adjustment

(VD-28 Board) ........................................................ 5-76

32. S Video E-E CB Signal Level Adjustment

(VD-28 Board) ........................................................ 5-77

33. S Video E-E CR Signal Delay Adjustment

(VD-28 Board) ........................................................ 5-78

34. S Video E-E CB Signal Delay Adjustment

(VD-28 Board) ........................................................ 5-79

35. Composite E-EY Signal Level Adjustment

(VD-28 Board) ........................................................ 5-80

36. Composite E-E CR Signal Level Check

(VD-28 Board) ........................................................ 5-80

37. Composite E-E CB Signal Level Check

(VD-28 Board) ........................................................ 5-81

38. Composite E-E CR Signal Delay Adjustment

(VD-28 Board) ........................................................ 5-82

39. Composite E-E CB Signal Delay Adjustment

(VD-28 Board) ........................................................ 5-83

40. H Phase Adjustment (VD-28 Board)...................... 5-84

41. E-E SC Phase Adjustment (VD-28 Board) ............ 5-84

42. Playback SC Phase Adjustment

(EXT SYNC OFF) (VD-28 Board) .......................... 5-85

43. Playback SC Phase Adjustment

(EXT SYNC ON) (VD-28 Board)............................ 5-85

3-5. LCD System Adjustments ...................................... 5-86

1. VCO Adjustment (PD-125 Board).......................... 5-86

2. Black Limit Adjustment (PD-125 Board) ................ 5-87

3. Bright Adjustment (PD-125 Board) ........................ 5-87

4. Gamma 1 Adjustment (PD-125 Board).................. 5-88

5. Contrast Adjustment (PD-125 Board).................... 5-88

6. Center Voltage Adjustment (PD-125 Board).......... 5-89

7. White Balance Adjustment (PD-125 Board) .......... 5-89

3-6. AUDIO System Adjustments .................................. 5-90

1. Audio PAL Data Input (DSR-50P) .......................... 5-91

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

3. Audio Level Indication Check................................. 5-92

4. Recording and Playing Check................................ 5-92

5. FS48 kHz Frequency Characteristic Check........... 5-93

6. FS48 kHz Noise Level Check ................................ 5-93

7. FS32 kHz Frequency Characteristic Check........... 5-94

8. FS32 kHz Noise Level Check ................................ 5-94

9. Input Level Switching Check .................................. 5-95

10. Microphone Power Supply Check.......................... 5-95

3-7. Time Code System Adjustments ........................... 5-96

1. Analog Through (E-E) Level Check ....................... 5-96

2. Time Code Reading Check .................................... 5-96

3. Internal Time Code Output Waveform Check ........ 5-97

4. Internal Time Code Output Check ......................... 5-97

3-8. Arrangement Diagram for Adjustment Parts.......... 5-98

6. REPAIR PARTS LIST

6-1. EXPLPODED VIEWS .................................................. 6-1

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

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

6-1-3. Front Panel Assembly-2 ......................................... 6-3

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

6-1-5. Side Panel 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) ....................................... 6-8

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

Hardware List ........................................................................ 6-52

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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 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 (VL-26 board BT801). 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

While pressing the “STOP” key,set the switch from OFF to “ON”, 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 rotating the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, 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

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

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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.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.

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SECTION 1

GENERAL Thissectionis extractedfrom DSR-

50/50P instruction manual.

DSR-50/50P

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Chapter 1 Overview

Features

Chapter 1 Overview

The DSR-50/50P is a digital videocassette recorder

using

-inch tape. Offering the DVCAM“digital

recording format, the DSR-50/50P produces stable,

superior picture quality by digitally processing and

separating image signals into color difference signals

and luminance signal (component video). Featuring a

color LCD monitor, the compact and lightweight DSR-

50/50P is portable and gives you the freedom to check

images on the spot.

The main features of the DSR-50/50P are described

below.

DVCAM Format

DVCAM is based on the consumer DV format, which

uses the 4:1:1 component digital format (DSR-50) or

the 4:2:0 format (DSR-50P), and provides a

-inch

digital recording format for professional use.

High picture quality, high stability

Video signals are separated into color difference

signals and 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

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 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 bits linear code), which offers

sound quality equivalent to the DAT (Digital Audio

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

and 12 bits nonlinear code), which provide four

channel simultaneous recording/playback.

DV format compatibility

A DV cassette recorded on a DV-format VCR can be

played back on this unit (SP mode only). You can also

record an image on a 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 cassettes.

¥According to cassette size, it automatically changes

the position of the reel drive plate.

¥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).

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High-speed search function

If you use 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 normal speed (DSR-50) or up to 17 times normal

speed (DSR-50P) in forward and reverse directions.

When remote-controlling this unit in shuttle mode

from an editing controller or a remote controller, you

can search at a variable speed in the range 0 (still) to

about 14 times normal (DSR-50) or about 17 times

normal (DSR-50P) in both directions. You can also

search frame-by-frame in jog mode.

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-50) or EBU format (DSR-50P).

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. (This function is

available only when the DSRM-20 is used.)

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, setup level

(DSR-50 only), sync and subcarrier level can all be

adjusted.

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.

Various interface

The unit provides many types of interface connectors.

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

video (IN/OUT)

¥Analog audio: XLR (3-pin) input connectors provide

four channel simultaneous recording, phono jack type

output connectors.

¥i.LINK (DV)

: i.LINK-compliant DV IN/OUT

connector (6-pin) allows input or output of digital

video/audio signals in DVCAM/DV format.

¥Camera: Camera interface (26-pin) supplies power to

the camera from this unit.

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

allow input/output of the time code between this unit

and an external device.

Other Features

Built-in color LCD monitor

The unit has a 2.5-type color LCD (liquid crystal

display) monitor that lets you verify images on the

spot. You can see the setup menus and system statuses.

Menus and data can be superimposed over the picture

being displayed.

Duplicate, including cassette memory data

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

includes time code and cassette memory data. If the

original tape has blank portions, simply duplicate the

tape skipping the blank portions.

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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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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 selection and operation setting

using the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

The SEL/PUSH EXEC dial is a Roller-push menu dial

that allows you to easily operate the menu when you

want to set functions and operation conditions tailored

to your particular needs.

Superimposition function

Time code, warnings, and other text data can be output

as analog composite video signals and can be

superimposed on the image output to 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 as analog

composite 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 output to the

LCD monitor and output as analog composite video

signals.

AC adaptor/Battery power

BP-L40 (A)/L60A/L90A can be used.

Compact and lightweight

With its VCR and LCD monitor, the compact and

lightweight (about 3.9 kg (8 lb 10 oz)) DSR-50/50P is

easy to transport. The body is made partially of

magnesium alloy for sturdy construction.

, , and are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

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Location and Function of Parts

1Cassette lid

To open the cassette lid, slide the OPEN switch 6to

OPEN. The lid will click open. Raise the lid and insert

a cassette.

For details of usable cassettes, see Notes on Video

Cassettes on page 40 (GB).

2RESET button

Press this button (bottom of unit) to initialize the

internal clock, all menu items and the time code of the

FREE RUN setting. Press this button with the tip of a

ball-point pen or similar tool.

3Carrying handle

Use the handle to carry the unit.

4LCD protection board installation screw hole

Use this hole to install the LCD protection board

(supplied).

Front Panel

5POWER switch

Push up this switch to ON to turn on the power.

Note

Power to the camera cable is not interrupted even if

this switch has been turned off. If you are not going to

use the camera, turn off the power of the camera,

disconnect the camera cable and the DSR-50/50P AC

adaptor, or remove the battery pack.

6OPEN switch

Slide this switch to the right (OPEN) to open the

cassette lid 1.

1Cassette lid

2RESET button (bottom of unit)

3Carrying handle

1Display window

(see page 11

(GB))

2Tape transport

control section

(see page 13

(GB))

3Audio control section (see page 15 (GB))

4LCD protection board

installation screw hole

(bottom of unit)

4Monitor display

section (see

page 16 (GB))

5POWER switch

6OPEN switch

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1Display window

1Time counter display

Displays the following:

¥Time data: Time code, user bits

¥Self-diagnostics (see page 98 (GB))

Note

The time code is displayed with colons (:) between

digits regardless of the frame mode (drop frame/non-

drop frame).

2WARNING indicator

Lights or flashes when the battery is exhausted or an

error occurs.

For details, see Alarm Messageson page 94 (GB).

3COUNTER switch

Selects the time code or user bits to display in the time

counter display, LCD monitor and VIDEO OUT1

output.

TC: Time code

U-BIT: User bits

4METER switch

Selects the audio channels to display audio levels in

the audio level meters qs.

CH1/2: Displays the audio level of audio channels 1

and 2.

CH3/4: Displays the audio level of audio channels 3

and 4.

5LIGHT button

Turns on the backlight in the display window. The

backlight will automatically turn off in 10 seconds

after you release this button.

6Warning indicators

Displays warnings.

For details on warnings, see Alarm Messageson page 94

(GB).

8Date display

9Time display

0Cassette indicator

qa OVER indicators

qs Audio level meters

qd Tape remaining

time indicator

1Time counter display

2WARNING indicator

3COUNTER switch

4METER switch

6Warning indicators

7DVCAM indicator qf Remaining battery

indicator

5LIGHT button

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7DVCAM indicator

This indicator appears as follows:

EE: When the DVCAM/DV select switch is set to

DVCAM.

Play: When a DVCAM formatted tape is being

played.

8Date display

Displays the date on the internal clock.

9Time display

Displays the time on the internal clock.

Note

When the battery pack is installed or the AC adaptor is

connected, the date and time are displayed even if the

power is turned off. With battery backup, the clock can

run for about one month without being charged by the

unit battery pack or by AC power.

0Cassette indicator

Lights when a digital video cassette is in the unit and

that cassette is compatible with the unit.

qa OVER indicators

Lights when the audio level exceeds 0 dB in the EE

mode (except when inputting signals from the DV IN/

OUT connector).

Notes

¥These indictors do not light if the AUDIO SELECT

switch has been set to AUTO.

¥These indicators do not light while the unit is playing

a tape or is in the EE mode when inputting signals

from the DV IN/OUT connector.

qs Audio level meters

Displays the recording level in the recording or in the

EE mode; displays the playing level while playing a

tape.

qd Tape remaining time indicator

Displays the tape remaining. If the power has been

turned off, this shows the tape remaining when the

power was turned off. If the tape remaining is more

than 300 minutes (five hours), the number of hours

will be shown. If the tape remaining is less than 300

minutes, this number of minutes will be shown.

Note

If the tape has been rewound to the beginning, this

indicator will not show the tape remaining when the

tape is inserted into the unit. The tape remaining time

is displayed after the tape runs for a while.

qf Remaining battery indicator

Displays the remaining charge in the battery.

For details on the remaining battery, see page 18 (GB).

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2Tape transport control section

1REW (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 (except EE pictures

). If you

keep pressing this button during playback, rewind or in

playback pause mode, the contents of the tape will be

shown in reverse on the monitor while it is rewound

(picture search). When operation has stopped, if you

press the PLAY button while holding this button

down, the tape is rewound to the beginning and

automatically played.

You can change the tape transport mode in FF/REW

SPD on the VTR SET menu.

For details on VTR SET menu, see VTR SET menuon

page 90 (GB).

Notes

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

to SHUTTLEMAX, you can display the picture while

rewinding the tape.

¥If you set PB in EE/PB SET on the DISPLAY SET

menu, the EE pictures are not output while rewinding

the tape.

2INDEX button

Press to mark an index while recording. An index is

useful when you search for the scene later.

For details on index, see Other Recording Functionson

page 52 (GB).

3KEY INH (key inhibit) switch

Turning on this switch disables the tape transport

control buttons to prevent invalid button operations.

4STOP button/indicator

Press to stop the tape. If there is a tape in the unit and

the tape has been stopped, the indicator lights.

5PLAY button/indicator

Press to play back the tape. When the tape is being

played, the indicator lights.

Notes

¥When the unit is playing the part of the tape where

the 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 cassette recorded in LP

mode of the consumer DV format.

5PLAY button/indicator

6F FWD button/indicator

7END SEARCH button

8DUP button/indicator

9AUDIO DUB button/indicator

0REC button/indicator

qa PAUSE button/indicator

2INDEX button

3KEY INH switch

1) EE pictures

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

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.

4STOP button/indicator

1REW button/indicator

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6F FWD (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 (except EE pictures). If

you keep pressing this button during playback, fast-

forward or in playback pause mode, you can locate a

scene monitoring the picture (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 90 (GB).

Notes

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

to SHUTTLEMAX, you can display the picture while

fast-forwarding the tape.

¥If you set PB in EE/PB SET on the DISPLAY SET

menu, the EE pictures are not output while fast-

forwarding the tape.

7END SEARCH button

Searches for the last part of the recorded image and

plays that part for five seconds. This function is used

when you record another image at the end of the

current image or check the last part of the recorded

image.

If you use a cassette without cassette memory and

remove the tape from the unit, the end search function

does not work. If you use a cassette with cassette

memory, the end search function continues to work.

However, if there is a blank portion at the beginning or

between the recorded portions, the end search function

may not work correctly.

8DUP (duplicate) button/indicator

Used to duplicate a tape, including the time code.

During duplication, the indicator flashes.

For details on duplicate function, see Duplication

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

70 (GB).

When the INPUT SELECT selector is set to DV and a

DV signal is input, if you press only this button when

the unit is in the stop mode, the DUP indicator lights

and you can check the EE signals for image, sound and

time code. After checking them, press the STOP

button.

For details, see DISPLAY SET menuon page 84 (GB).

For details on the time code, see DSR-50/50P time codes

on page 62 (GB).

9AUDIO DUB (audio dubbing) button/indicator

Use this button to dub the sound. The indicator flashes

while the sound is being dubbed.

For details on audio dubbing, see Audio Dubbingon

page 74 (GB).

When the INPUT SELECT selector is set to other than

DV, if you press only this button when the unit is in

the stop mode, the AUDIO DUB indicator lights and

you can check the EE sound signals. After checking

them, press the STOP button.

For details, see DISPLAY SET menuon page 84 (GB).

0REC (record) button/indicator

When you start recording an image from an external

camera, press the PLAY button while holding this

button down. The unit is set to recording pause mode.

Then press the PAUSE button on the unit or the VTR

button on the camera to start recording. When you start

recording an image from a source other than an

external camera, press the PLAY button while holding

this button down. The indicator flashes and recording

starts. If you press only this button when the unit is in

the stop mode, the REC indicator lights and you can

check the EE signals for image, sound and time code.

After checking them, press the STOP button.

For details, see DISPLAY SET menuon page 84 (GB).

For details on time code, see DSR-50/50P time codeson

page 62 (GB).

Notes

¥The unit cannot record images unless video signals

are input.

¥If the video signals are interrupted during recording,

the unit is set to recording pause mode. When the

video signals are input again, recording is resumed.

That position of the tape where the recording resumes

may be distorted when the tape is played back.

¥This unit cannot record in the LP mode of the

consumer DV format.

qa PAUSE button/indicator

Press this button to set the unit to pause mode while

recording, playing or audio dubbing. Pressing this

button again resumes the operation. The indicator

flashes when the unit is in pause mode.

Note

If you have started recording using an external camera

by pressing the VTR button on the camera, pressing

the PAUSE button while recording does not pause the

recording.

For details on how to record an image using an external

camera, see Recording Using an External Cameraon

page 45 (GB).

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1Audio recording level control knobs (CH-1 to

CH-4)

By turning these knobs, you can adjust the analog

audio input signal levels. You can adjust the audio

signal level only if the AUDIO SELECT switches 2

have been set to MANU.

If you press the FINE button in the monitor display

section when the DISPLAY (MENU/TC/AUDIO)

selector has been set to AUDIO, detailed audio levels

centered around the audio level that you set through

the menu are displayed.

For details on the AUDIO screen, see AUDIO screenon

page 20 (GB).

Note

You cannot adjust the audio signal level of the DV

signal.

2AUDIO SELECT switches (CH-1 to CH-4)

Switches the recording level adjustment mode.

AUTO: Disables the audio recording level control

knob and automatically adjusts the recording

level.

MANU: Enables the audio recording level control

knob to manually adjust the recording level.

3Audio control section

1Audio recording level control knobs

Notes

¥When inputting signals from the DV IN/OUT

connector, these settings are invalid.

¥If the sound is louder than the amplifiers dynamic

range, the AUTO setting is ineffective.

¥Even if AUTO has been set, unless the audio input

level control selectors in the right panel are

appropriate, there may be clipping and noise.

¥The audio level is automatically equalized 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 the LIMITER on the AUDIO SET menu has been

set to ON, and if the audio input is too loud while you

are manually adjusting the audio level, you can still

record the sound without clipping. The LIMITER

setting is available only when this switch is set to

MANU.

2AUDIO SELECT switches

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1FINE button

If you press this button when the DISPLAY (MENU/

TC/AUDIO) selector 3has been set to AUDIO, the

LCD monitor displays detailed audio level meters

centered around the audio level that you set through

the menu as well as various settings in text.

For details on the FINE screen, see FINE screenon page

20 (GB).

2DISPLAY (LCD OFF/OFF/ON) selector

Switches the LCD monitor mode.

LCD OFF: Turns off the LCD monitor power.

OFF: Displays the LCD monitor. Text data is not

superimposed. The tape label, title and data codes

(camera data, and date/time recorded by the

camera) are displayed.

ON: Displays the LCD monitor. Text data is

superimposed.

Notes

¥You can set the unit to display/hide a tape label, title

and data codes only from the menus.

¥To change a menu setting, turn ON the DISPLAY

(LCD OFF/OFF/ON) selector or turn ON the

SUPERIMPOSE switch on the right panel. If the

LCD monitor or external monitor does not display a

superimposed screen, you cannot set a menu.

4Monitor display section

3DISPLAY (MENU/TC/AUDIO) selector

Switches the superimposed text data for display on the

LCD monitor.

MENU: Displays the menu screen.

TC: Displays the time codes, remaining battery, tape

remaining time, selected input signal, audio mode,

presence or absence of cassette memory, tape

label, title, etc.

AUDIO: Displays the audio levels.

Notes

¥You can use the DSRM-20 (not supplied) to search

for the scene using the index signal on the tape. In

this case you can search for the scene regardless of

this selector setting. But you can display —/+only

while this selector is set to TC.

¥If you change the setting of this switch during a

cassette memory search, the cassette memory search

is stopped.

5LCD monitor

1FINE button

2DISPLAY (LCD OFF/OFF/

ON) selector

3DISPLAY (MENU/TC/

AUDIO) selector

4SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

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4SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

If the DISPLAY (MENU/TC/AUDIO) selector 3has

been set to MENU, rotating this dial changes the menu

items being displayed and pressing this dial selects a

particular menu item.

If the DISPLAY (MENU/TC/AUDIO) selector 3has

been set to TC, rotating this dial adjusts the LCD

monitor brightness.

For details on the menu, see Operating the Menuson

page 76 (GB).

5LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor

Displays the playback or EE pictures as well as

superimposed time data, status information, menu, etc.

Note

The superimposed data output to the LCD monitor and

the VIDEO OUT1 are the same. You cannot display a

different superimposed data.

Text data superimposed on the LCD

monitor

If you set the DISPLAY (LCD OFF/OFF/ON) selector

to ON, you can superimpose the text data on the LCD

monitor. By setting the DISPLAY (MENU/TC/

AUDIO) selector to a particular setting, you can select

superimposed text data for display on the LCD

monitor.

MENU screen

By setting the DISPLAY (MENU/TC/AUDIO)

selector to MENU, you can set various data in the

menus.

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 FORMAT

TC RUN

TC ⁄ UB IN

TC MAKE

UB TIME

JOG TC OUT

DISP

LCD

VTR

ETC

Rotate

up/down

Press

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TC screen

This screen shows the time data, tape remaining time,

remaining battery, data codes, etc. These data items are

important for normal recording/playback operation. To

display the TC screen, set the DISPLAY (MENU/TC/

AUDIO) selector to TC.

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1Remaining battery indicator

Displays the remaining battery and the battery type.

You can select the battery type in uREMAIN on the

DISPLAY SET menu.

Li: Lithium-ion battery

Ni: Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) battery

Note

The remaining battery is displayed even if you use the

unit with AC power by connecting the AC adaptor to

the DC IN 12V connector.

a) The indicator flashes 3.2 times per second in the rapid

flashing mode and flashes 0.8 time per second in the slow

flashing mode.

2Cassette memory indicator

This is shown when a cassette with cassette memory

has been loaded. This indicator flashes when you

remove the cassette while the system is writing data in

the cassette memory.

3Tape transport mode indicator

Displays the tape transport mode.

4Time code indicator

Displays the time code or user bits. Change the display

(time code or user bits) by changing the COUNTER

switch on the front panel. In the drop frame mode, a

period is displayed between the minute and second.

(Example: 00:12.58:00)

If the self-diagnostic function is enabled, a diagnostics

code numbers are displayed.

qj, ql

qh, w;, wa

Ni-Cd

battery

voltage

Lithium-ion

battery

voltage

LCD monitor/

VIDEO OUT1

display

Display

window

Camera’s

battery

indicator

Slow flashing

Battery-end

warning Light

11.0 V or less 11.0 V or less

Rapid flashing

12.5 V or more 15.0 V or more

12.0 –12.5 V 14.0 –15.0 V

11.75 –12.0 V 13.0 –14.0 V

11.5 –11.75 V 12.0 –13.0 V

11.3 –11.5 V 11.3 –12.0 V

11.25 –11.3 V 11.25 –11.3 V

11.0 –11.25 V 11.0 –11.25 V

Slow

flashing Slow flashing

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5Tape remaining time indicator

If qREMAIN on the DISPLAY SET menu has been

set to ON, the tape remaining time is displayed.

Note

If the tape has been rewound to the beginning, this

indicator will not show the tape remaining time when

the tape is inserted into the unit. The tape remaining

time is displayed after the tape runs for a while.

6Search/Index indicator

Displays the search mode. If an index has been

marked, this displays INDEX MARK. If you use the

end search function, this displays END SEARCH.

7Warning indicators

Displays a warning.

For details on warnings, see Alarm Messageson page 94

(GB).

8PAL (DSR-50)/NTSC (DSR-50P) indicator

DSR-50: Appears for five seconds when you play back

a PAL formatted tape.

DSR-50P: Appears for five seconds when you play

back a NTSC formatted tape.

9DVCAM/DV indicator

In the EE, recording, and duplicate modes, displays the

DVCAM/DV select switch setting. During playback,

displays the format recorded on the tape.

0Audio mode indicator

In the EE and recording modes, displays the selected

audio mode in AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET

menu. During playback and audio dubbing, displays

the audio mode recorded on the tape. When inputting

signals from the DV IN/OUT connector, displays the

audio mode input from the DV IN/OUT connector.

qa Input signal indicator

Displays the INPUT SELECT selector setting.

qs NS (Non Standard) audio mode indicator

Lights when you play back a tape in the unlock audio

mode or when the unlock mode signal has been input

from the DV IN/OUT connector. Always lights if the

DVCAM/DV select switch has been set to DV and the

unit is in the EE mode.

For details on the unlock mode, see Compatibility of

DVCAM and DV Formaton page 99 (GB).

qd Program AE indicator

qf White balance indicator

qg Gain indicator

qh Iris indicator

qj Shutter speed indicator

qk SteadyShot indicator

Notes

¥Data items qd through qk show the settings (camera

data) of the tape recorded by the camera (DSR-200/

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

PD100AP, PD150/PD150P, etc.). This unit cannot

record camera data.

¥Data items qd through qk are displayed only when

DATA CODE on the DISPLAY SET menu has been

set to CAMERA.

For details on DATA CODE, see DISPLAY SET menuon

page 84 (GB).

ql Date indicator

Displays the date when the tape was recorded.

w; Time indicator

Displays the time when the tape was recorded.

Note

Data items ql and w; are displayed only when DATA

CODE on the DISPLAY SET menu has been set to

DATE.

wa LCD monitor brightness

This is displayed when you adjust the LCD monitor

brightness by rotating the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. This

display disappears in one second after you adjust the

brightness. You can adjust the LCD monitor brightness

when you have set the DISPLAY (MENU/TC/

AUDIO) selector to TC and the DISPLAY (LCD OFF/

OFF/ON) selector to OFF or ON.

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AUDIO screen

You can check and adjust the audio levels and check

the audio input signal settings on this screen. To

display this screen, set the DISPLAY (MENU/TC/

AUDIO) selector to AUDIO. While this screen is

displayed, you can press the FINE button to display

the FINE screen. The FINE screen is only displayed

when you keep pressing the FINE button.

While a tape is being played back, this screen displays

the audio mode recorded on the tape. When recording

a picture, this screen displays the audio mode selected

in AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET menu. When

inputting signals from the DV IN/OUT connector, this

screen displays the input audio mode. If the audio

mode has been set to 32 kHz, this screen displays four

channels; if the audio mode has been set to 48 kHz,

this screen displays two channels.

Note

You cannot change the audio mode while inputting

signals from the DV IN/OUT connector.

Normal screen

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∞

40 30 20 10 0

CH1 ||||||||||||||||||·|··· ·

CH2 |||||||||||||||||·|···· ·

CH3 ||||||||||||||||||||||| |

CH4 |||||||||||||·|········ ·

······

This screen displays the audio levels. By adjusting the

audio recording level control knobs in the front panel,

you can adjust the recording level. In the EE,

recording, or audio dubbing (only the audio dubbing

channel) modes, the level display runs all the way to

the right (0 dB) and turns red if the input level exceeds

0 dB. During playback, when inputting signals from

the DV IN/OUT connector, or if you have set the

AUDIO SELECT switch to AUTO, the level display

does not run all the way to the right (0 dB).

FINE screen

LEVEL –22 –20 –18

CH1 |||||||||||······

CH2 ||||||||||·······

CH3 |||||||||||||||··

CH4 ||||||···········

INPUT GAI N 48V LVL

CH1 AUTO ON –60

CH2 AUTO ON –60

CH3 AUTO OFF –20

CH4 MANU OFF + 4

When the normal screen is being displayed, pressing

the FINE button displays the FINE screen. The FINE

screen is displayed only while you are pressing the

FINE button. The FINE screen displays narrower

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

selected in the REF LEVEL on the AUDIO SET menu

and displays the audio input signal settings. You can

finely adjust recording levels by adjusting the audio

recording level control knobs on the front panel.

The audio input signals are displayed as follows:

GAIN: Displays the AUTO/MANU setting of the

AUDIO SELECT switch.

48V: If the audio input level control selector has been

set to —60 and the audio input selector has been set

to +48V ON, this column shows ON, otherwise

this column shows OFF.

LVL: Displays the setting (—60/—20/+4) of the audio

input level control selector.

Notes

¥Changing the REF LEVEL on the AUDIO SET menu

does not change the audio gain of the unit. Adjust the

audio gain by setting the audio input level control

selectors and adjusting the audio recording level

control knobs.

¥The standard output level of the AUDIO OUTPUT

jack of the unit is —10 dBu. This is equivalent to —20

dB level for the full-bit maximum audio level

(—18 dB level for DSR-50P). This value is fixed and

is not affected by the REF LEVEL setting on the

AUDIO SET menu.

¥When inputting signals from the DV IN/OUT

connector, the INPUT field shows DV IN.

¥When inputting signals from other than DV IN/OUT

connector, the INPUT shows the available audio

channels.

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The audio screen shows the following symbols

depending on the menu settings, etc.

:Audio dubbing symbol

This symbol appears with a channel on which you

can dub sound. You can select a channel to dub

the sound in the AUDIO DUB on the AUDIO

SET menu.

This symbol appears during playback of a tape

recorded in 32 kHz of the DVCAM format.

This symbol also appears during audio dubbing on

a tape recorded in 32 kHz of the DVCAM format.

This symbol does not appear when the INPUT

SELECT selector is set to DV.

:Wind noise reduction symbol

This symbol appears with a channel in which the

WIND on the AUDIO SET menu has been set to

ON.

:Link symbol

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

channels is linked, this symbol is placed between

the channels.

If AGC CH1, 2 on the AUDIO SET menu have

been set to LINKED and channels 1 and 2 in the

AUDIO SELECT switch have been 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.

If AGC CH3, 4 on the AUDIO SET menu have

been set to LINKED and channels 3 and 4 in the

AUDIO SELECT switch have been set 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

This symbol does not appear when inputting signals

from the DV IN/OUT connector.

:Camera symbol

This symbol appears at the right side of the LVL

display when the INPUT SELECT selector is set

to other than DV and the audio input selector is set

to CAM.

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Right Panel

1PHONES (headphones) jack (stereo phone jack)

Connects to the headphones. You can monitor the

audio signals being recorded or played through the

headphones. Select the audio signal you want to

monitor by selecting the channels with the MONITOR

SELECT selector qa.

Notes

¥A warning tone is output on the headphone sound and

return sound to the camera. A warning tone is not

mixed on the signals output from the AUDIO

MONITOR OUT and AUDIO OUTPUT jacks.

¥By setting the BEEP on the OTHERS menu to

MELODY, the selected melody beep sound is mixed

on the headphone sound and the return sound to the

camera when you operate the menu.

2PHONE LEVEL control knob

Adjusts the volume of the headphones that are

connected to the PHONES jack 1and the audio level

of the return sound to the camera.

3TC (time code) IN/OUT connectors (BNC-type)

Used to input or output the time code through these

connectors.

TC IN connector: Connects to the time code output

connector on the external devices such as a time

code generator or a VCR. This connector is used

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.

3TC IN/OUT connectors

4DV IN/OUT connector

5BREAKER button

6DC IN 12V

connector

7CAMERA connector

8REMOTE connector

9CONTROL S connector

0AUDIO MONITOR OUT jack

qa MONITOR

SELECT

selector

1Video signal input/output

section (see page 25 (GB))

2Audio signal input/output section (see page 27 (GB))

1PHONES jack

2PHONE LEVEL

control knob

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TC OUT connector: Connects to the time code input

connector on the external devices such as a time

code reader or a VCR.

The unit outputs the following time codes

depending on the operating state:

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

signals from the external device are output.

For details, see DSR-50/50P time codeson page 62

(GB).

Note

If the 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 a

continuous one.

4DV IN/OUT connector (6-pin)

Used to input/output the digital signal with a locking

mechanism that complies with the i.LINK standard

(Recommended cable: CCFD-3L, CCF-3L). If you

have an external device that has a DV connector, you

can connect that device to this connector to record or

duplicate a tape or capture pictures. The digital signals

for the sound or pictures captured through this

connector have almost no degradation. For details,

refer to the instruction manual of the external device.

Notes

¥The DV/IN OUT connector of this unit is a 6-pin

connector but does not provide power to any

connected external device. You can also use a 6-pin

connector without a locking mechanism.

¥If video signals have been input to the DV IN/OUT

connector and you output these video signals to the

VIDEO OUT1, VIDEO OUT2, or S VIDEO OUT

connectors, the sync and burst of the 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.

5BREAKER button

If excessive current flows inside the unit, the breaker is

activated, and the power to the unit is shut down. If

this button is activated and pushed out, check the unit

and the camera connected to the CAMERA connector

to make sure they are not malfunctioning. If they

appear to be functioning properly, press this button. If

there are no problems, power will be supplied again.

6DC IN 12V connector (XLR 4-pin/Male)

Used to supply the unit with DC power.

If you have installed a battery pack in the battery

compartment, whichever power source is providing the

higher voltage provides the power to the unit.

Notes

¥The DC power source must be 12 V to 17 V/2.0 A

(peak: 4.0 A) or higher.

¥If you have connected an AC adaptor to this

connector and the battery voltage is higher than the

AC power, the battery power is used first.

For details on the DC IN 12V connector, see Power

Preparationson page 31 (GB).

7CAMERA connector (26-pin)

Connects to a camera (not supplied). The unit can

supply power to the external camera with this

connector.

Note

If you have installed a small capacity battery pack such

as a BP-L40(A) and supplied power to an external

camera connected from the CAMERA connector, the

operation time with the battery pack might be

significantly reduced when the camera power

consumption is too high. Use a large capacity battery

pack or obtain power for the camera from a separate

power source.

For details on how to record images using the CAMERA

connector, see Recordingon page 45 (GB).

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8REMOTE connector

Connects to a foot switch.

For details on how to set the foot switch, see VTR SET

menuon page 90 (GB).

9CONTROL S connector (minijack)

Connects to a remote control unit (DSRM-20, not

supplied) for controlling this unit.

0AUDIO MONITOR OUT jack (phono jack)

Outputs the audio signals for monitoring. Select the

audio signals with the MONITOR SELECT selector

qa.

qa MONITOR SELECT selector

Selects audio channels to output to the PHONES jack

1, AUDIO MONITOR OUT jack 0and return

sound to the camera.

CH1/2: Channels 1 and 2

MIX: Channels 1 to 4

CH3/4: Channels 3 and 4

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1Video signal input/output section

1VIDEO OUT1 connector (BNC-type)

Outputs composite video signals. Connect to the input

connector of an external monitor. If the

SUPERIMPOSE switch 3has been set to ON, text

data (time data, menus and alarm messages) is

superimposed.

For details on the superimposed data, see Text data

superimposed on the LCD monitoron page 17 (GB).

Notes

¥When a video sync signal of the EE pictures are

output to the VIDEO OUT1 connector, sync and

burst are not synchronized.

Note

You only can input standard video signals to the unit.

If you input the types of video signals shown below,

the EE picture output to the VIDEO OUT2 connector,

S VIDEO OUT connector and COMPONENT

OUTPUT 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 the TBC

¥The video signal output from this connector is not

synchronized with the video signal output from the

line-out connectors (COMPONENT OUTPUT, S

VIDEO OUT, VIDEO OUT2). When the unit is in

the EE mode, the output pictures are delayed by

several lines. When played, the picture is not

externally synchronized only vertically

synchronized. You cannot adjust the sync and

subcarrier phases.

¥If DV input has been selected, color and luminance

may be distorted in the EE mode, depending on the

monitor type.

3SUPERIMPOSE switch

4S VIDEO IN/OUT connectors

5VIDEO/REF. IN connector

6VIDEO OUT2 connector

7COMPONENT OUTPUT

connectors

1VIDEO OUT1 connector

2INPUT SELECT selector

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¥The superimposed data output to the LCD monitor

and the VIDEO OUT1 are the same. You cannot

display a different superimposed data.

¥The adjustment of VIDEO LVL on the VIDEO SET

menu does not affect the VIDEO OUT1 output and

return signal to the camera.

¥If the unit is externally synchronized, jitters may

appear in the VIDEO OUT1 connector output and the

LCD monitor image because the sync signal

frequency and the burst signals are not synchronized.

If the unit is externally synchronized, use the VIDEO

OUT2 connector. If you use the VIDEO OUT1

connector, set EXT SYNC on the VIDEO SET menu

to OFF.

2INPUT SELECT selector

You can select DV, VIDEO, S VIDEO or CAMERA

to input the signals. The selected input is displayed on

the TC screen of the LCD monitor.

Notes

¥When inputting signals from the DV IN/OUT

connector, the following settings are disabled:

—Video input level

—Audio input selectors (CAM/LINE/+48V ON)

—Audio input level control selectors (—60/—20/+4)

—Audio recording level

—Audio recording mode (AUTO/MANU)

—Audio mode (32 kHz/48 kHz)

—Audio AGC (Auto Gain Control)

—Wind noise reduction

—Audio limiter

—You cannot display the color bars.

¥If you change this selector, the screen may

momentarily become bright or noise may appear.

This noise will be recorded.

3SUPERIMPOSE switch

Turn on this switch to superimpose text data onto the

output from the VIDEO OUT1 connector.

Note

The return signal to the camera is the same as the

output from the VIDEO OUT1 connector.

4S VIDEO IN/OUT connectors (4-pin)

Inputs/Outputs the S-video signal with separated Y

(luminance) and the C (chroma: 3.58 MHz for DSR-50

and 4.43 MHz for DSR-50P).

5VIDEO/REF.IN (reference input) connector

(BNC-type)

Inputs composite video signals to this unit. When

performing a playback synchronized with the external

sync signal, this connector inputs reference video

(black burst) signal.

6VIDEO OUT2 connector (BNC-type)

Outputs composite video signals. The text data is not

superimposed.

7COMPONENT OUTPUT Y, R-Y, B-Y

connectors (BNC-type)

Outputs component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y) signals.

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1AUDIO OUTPUT CH-1 to CH-4 jacks (phono

jack)

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

2AUDIO INPUT CH-1 to CH-4 connectors (XLR

3-pin, female)

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

Note

The unit employs electronically balanced AUDIO

INPUT connectors. To input unbalanced audio signals

(a phono jack of a consumer VCR, etc.), use a

conversion cable as shown below. (This conversion

cable shorts the COLD and the common terminal

(GND)).

2 1

2Audio signal input/output section

3Audio input level (—60/—20/+4) control selectors

When the INPUT SELECT selector is set to other than

DV, select an audio input signal level (—60/—20/+4) for

the CAMERA connector or AUDIO INPUT

connectors.

Notes

¥If this switch setting is not appropriate, clipping

distortion or noise may occur even if the AUDIO

SELECT switch has been set to AUTO.

¥The unit is not compatible with a camera that outputs

+4 dB. If you set the audio input selectors to CAM,

select —60 dB or —20 dB depending on the output

level of the camera.

¥If you can select the output level (—60 dB or —20 dB)

on the camera, select —20 dB on the camera and the

unit. When the unit and the camera are connected

with a long camera cable, noise may be minimized.

1AUDIO OUTPUT

jacks

2AUDIO INPUT connectors

3Audio input level control

selectors

4Audio input selectors

HOT

COM (GND)

COLD

Signal

GND

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4Audio input (CAM/LINE/+48V ON) selectors

Select audio signals input to channels 1 to 4 when the

INPUT SELECT selector is set to other than DV.

CAM: Audio signals from the CAMERA connector

LINE: Audio signals from the AUDIO INPUT

connectors

+48V ON: Supplies power to the 48 V microphone.

Notes

¥If you have selected +48V ON, do not insert a metal

object into the AUDIO INPUT connectors. It may

cause electric shock.

¥If you have selected +48V ON, use a microphone that

is compatible with 48 V. Using a microphone that is

incompatible may damage the microphone, generate

smoke or cause a fire.

¥The +48V ON setting is in effect only when you use

the AUDIO INPUT connectors and the audio input

level control selectors 3are set to —60 dB.

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Left Panel

1DVCAM/DV select switch

Switches the recording mode between DVCAM and

DV (SP mode only). When you play back a tape, the

DVCAM/DV setting will be automatically switched;

you do not need to use this switch.

Notes

¥The unit is not compatible with playing or recording

in consumer DV format (LP mode).

¥If you switch the DVCAM/DV select switch setting

while recording, the unit automatically pauses the

recording and then resumes recording several seconds

later. Nothing is recorded during that interval. You

cannot change the mode smoothly while recording.

¥It is recommended that you record in the DVCAM

format. There are some limitations with respect to

DV recording depending on machine specifications

and the consumer DV format as follows:

—The head system is optimized for DVCAM

recording. A DV recording overwrites the last track

just before the beginning of the recording. As a

result, at the border of these two recorded portions,

picture and sound may be distorted.

—The sound will be recorded unsynchronized.

(unlock mode)

—The time code is fixed to the drop frame mode.

(only for DSR-50)

—You cannot change the TC PRESET, UB PRESET,

TC FORMAT, TC RUN, TC/UB IN, TC MAKE,

UB TIME settings on the TC/UB SET menu. The

setting and status set at the time of the DVCAM

recording will be canceled.

—The time code automatically progresses so that the

recorded tracks are continued.

—If you start recording from a blank portion, the time

code starts from 00:00:00:00.

—The user bits are not recorded. When you play back

the tape, the user bits display will be

— ———————.

—Even if you input an external time code into the TC

IN connector, the time code used will be the one

provided by the internal time code generator.

¥If you dub a consumer DV tape from the DV IN/OUT

connector, keep the following in mind:

—Set the DVCAM/DV select switch to DV. If the

DVCAM/DV select switch has been set to

DVCAM, a tape with an invalid format (the

recording speed: DVCAM, sound: unsynchronized,

unlock mode) will be made. (The unit cannot

convert unlock mode sound to lock mode sound.)

—When you edit a tape with an invalid format in the

DSR-70/70P, DSR-80/80P, DSR-85/85P, DSR-

2000/2000P, etc., there may be some restrictions.

For details on the DVCAM/DV format compatibility, see

Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Formaton page 99

(GB).

1DVCAM/DV select switch

2CONTROL connector

(A lid is installed on the left panel at shipping.)

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Chapter 1 Overview

2CONTROL connector

You can connect most of the LANC

devices to this

connector. On a regular LANC connector, you can

only switch to the recording mode from the stop mode.

This unit has an extended function that allows you to

switch to the recording mode directly from the

playback, fast-forward, rewind, slow-play, still, cue

and review modes.

Notes

¥You cannot control the power on/off of the unit from

a LANC device connected to the CONTROL

connector.

¥The CONTROL connector of this unit has only

LANC-S functions. This unit has no LANC-M

functions.

Top Panel

1Battery cover

You can open the cover when you attach/remove the

battery into/from the battery compartment.

2Battery cover lock

Unlock when you open the battery cover.

For details on how to install a battery pack, see Using the

BP-L40(A)/L60A/L90A Battery Packon page 32 (GB).

1Battery cover

2Battery cover lock

1) LANC (Local Application Control bus system):

Bidirectional interface to control a consumer VCR.

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Power Preparations

This unit can be powered by batteries or AC power.

Note

If you attach or remove batteries incorrectly, you may drop the battery,

causing bodily injury or damage to the battery. Attach or remove the

battery according to the procedure described below.

Usable Batteries

Use the following batteries: BP-L40, L40A, L60A, L90A. You will need

either the BC-L100 or the BC-L50 battery charger.

Notes about battery usage

¥Before using batteries, be sure to charge the battery with a charger

specified for that particular type of battery. Refer to the operating

instructions of your battery charger for more information about how to

charge the batteries.

¥Batteries may not be completely charged if you charge them immediately

after use when they are still warm. You should wait until the batteries

cool before charging them.

¥This unit cannot charge the battery.

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Using the BP-L40(A)/L60A/L90A Battery Pack

To charge the battery pack

Before use, charge the battery pack with the BC-L100 or BC-L50 battery

charger.

For more information about how to charge the battery pack, refer to the

instruction manual of the battery charger.

To attach the battery pack in the battery compartment

The battery compartment is on the top panel. Attach the battery pack (BP-

L40(A)/L60A/L90A) in the battery compartment as shown below.

1Lift up the battery cover lock and open the battery cover.

2Align the three grooves on the bottom of the BP-L40(A)/L60A/L90A

with the three guides on the unit.

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3Slide the BP-L40(A)/L60A/L90A so that the battery connector

connects to the battery connector of the unit. Continue to slide the BP-

L40(A)/L60A/L90A in until it clicks firmly into place.

To remove the battery pack

With the lever pushed in, slide the BP-L40(A)/L60A/L90A in the direction

of the arrow (see figure).

Lever

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Notes on Using the DC IN 12V Connector

When you attach a battery pack in the battery compartment and connect a

battery adaptor or AC adaptor to the DC IN 12V connector, keep the

following in mind.

¥Noise may appear momentarily on the image or sound in the following

cases:

—The power source has been switched between one from the battery

compartment and the other from the DC IN 12V connector.

—The power source is connected to the battery compartment (or to the

DC IN 12V connector) when the other power source has been

connected to the DC IN 12V connector (or to the battery compartment).

—One of the two power sources is disconnected from the battery

compartment or from the DC IN 12V connector.

¥The remaining charge of the battery is displayed even if you use only the

AC adaptor for the power source.

¥When you have connected both a battery pack and an AC adaptor, the

unit will use the battery pack power if the battery pack power is higher.

¥If you attach a battery pack both in the battery compartment and to the

DC IN 12V connector, every time the voltage difference between the

battery pack and the DC IN 12V power becomes over 1V, the unit

switches to the higher voltage power source. If you use a small capacity

battery pack such as BP-L40(A), the power source will change

frequently. To avoid this, do the following:

—If you use a small capacity battery pack, do not attach battery packs

both in the battery compartment and in DC IN 12V connector at the

same time.

—Use a large capacity battery (e.g., BP-L60A, BP-L90A, etc.).

—Use an AC adaptor.

¥If you have attached a small capacity battery pack such as a BP-L40(A)

and the unit has supplied power to an external camera connected to the

CAMERA connector, the operation time of the unit with the battery pack

will be significantly reduced in the case where the camera power

consumption is too high. Use a large capacity battery pack, connect an

AC adaptor, or obtain power for the camera from a separate power

source.

¥When the unit has supplied power to an external camera, make sure that

the total power consumption of the unit and the camera does not exceed

either the allowable battery pack power or allowable AC adaptor power.

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Connections

This section describes basic connections for recording or playback on the

unit.

Connections for Recording

To an external camera

The unit can provide an external camera with power.

To provide power to the camera from the unit, see Notes on Using the DC IN

12V Connectoron the previous page.

Some cameras cannot accept power from the CAMERA connector.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of the camera.

Note

Use the CCZ-Asfor the camera cable to meet the FCC Rules and

EN55103-1. (The last numbers indicated by sare different depending on

the cable length.)

Camera DSR-50/50P (right panel)

to the

camera

connector

Camera cable CCZ-As(not supplied)

: Signal flow

Connections

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To digital video equipment with the 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

need not make separate connections for input and output.

Notes

¥The DV IN/OUT connector in the unit is a 6-pin type but does not

provide power to external equipment.

¥With the DV connection, the data codes (recording date/time, camera

data) recorded on the tape in the player will be transmitted to the unit. To

display the same data code recorded on the source tape, set the DATA

CODE on the DISPLAY SET menu to DATE or CAMERA, or press the

DATA CODE button on the DSRM-20 remote control unit (not supplied)

when you play back the recorded tape. 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.

For details on duplicate function, see Duplication (generating a work tape with

the same time code)on page 70 (GB).

¥When no picture appears via the DV jack, disconnect, then reconnect the

i.LINK cable (DV cable).

Digital video equipment

with a DV jack DSR-50/50P (right panel)

to the

DV jack

i.LINK cable (DV cable)

(not supplied)

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To video equipment without a DV jack (when using the DSR-50/50P as a recorder)

You can connect this unit to video equipment without a DV jack. Use this

unit as a recorder as follows.

Connect one of the followings as a video cable; S-video cable or 75 Ω

coaxial cable.

Notes

¥When recording analog input signals, this unit can digitally output

signals from the DV IN/OUT connector for backup. Set the DV EE OUT

on the VTR SET menu to ON.

¥If you connect the output connectors of this VCR to the input connectors

of the player, a humming noise may be generated or the image may be

distorted.

¥Distorted signals (e.g., when played back at a speed other than normal)

will not be recorded properly.

Player DSR-50/50P (Recorder) (right panel)

to the S-video output

connector

to the video output

connector

to the audio output

connector

S-video cable (not supplied)

75 Ωcoaxial cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (XLR) (not supplied)

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Connections for Playback

To an external monitor

Connect one of the followings as a video cable; video cable (3BNC y

3BNC), 75 Ωcoaxial cable, or S-video cable.

Notes

¥If you connect the input connectors of this VCR to the output connectors

of the monitor, a humming noise may be generated or the image may be

distorted.

¥Text data (time code, warnings, menus, etc.) are superimposed only on

the signal sent to the VIDEO OUT1 output.

Monitor

DSR-50/50P (right panel)

to the audio

input jack

to the

component input

connectors

to the video

input connector

to the S-video input

connector

Phono jack cable (not supplied)

Video cable (3BNC y3BNC) (not supplied)

75 Ωcoaxial cable (not supplied)

S-video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

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To video equipment without a DV jack (when using the DSR-50/50P as a player)

You can connect this unit to video equipment without a DV jack. Use this

unit as a player as follows.

The following shows an example configuration of dubbing a tape with its

time code in the externally-synchronized playback mode. In this

configuration, the recorder is a VCR equipped with component input

connectors.

Notes

¥If you connect the input connectors of this VCR to the output connectors

of the monitor or recorder, a humming noise may be generated or the

image may be distorted.

¥Text data (time code, warnings, menus, etc.) are superimposed only on

the signal sent to the VIDEO OUT1 output.

¥To play back synchronized with the reference video (black burst) signal,

set the EXT SYNC on the VIDEO SET menu to ON.

Monitor

75 Ωcoaxial cable (not supplied)

DSR-50/50P (player) (right panel)

to the audio input

jack

to the video input

connector

Reference signal

generator

SG to the

B.B.OUT

connector

to the

B.B.OUT

connector

75 Ωcoaxial cable

(not supplied)

75 Ωcoaxial cable

(not supplied)

Phono jack cable (not

supplied)

to the REF.VIDEO

connector

recorder

to the time code

input connector

to the

audio

input

connectors

to the

component input

connectors 75 Ωcoaxial cable

(not supplied)

Video cable (3BNC y3BNC) (not supplied)

Conversion cable (XLR yphono) (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Amplifier (as needed)

Notes on Video Cassettes

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Notes on Video Cassettes

Usable cassettes

Use Standard-DVCAM cassettes or Mini-DVCAM cassettes with this unit.

PDV-184 can record programs for 184 minutes and PDVM-40 can record

for 40 minutes (DVCAM 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.

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. 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.

DVCAM cassette

REC/SAVE switch

Mini DVCAM cassette

REC

SAVE

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. Make sure to

close the cassette lid when using the unit. The internal sensor of the unit

may operate incorrectly if too much light falls on the unit.

1With the unit powered on, slide the OPEN switch to the right and

unlock the cassette lid. Open the cassette lid.

Paper clip, etc.

Reel

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2After checking the tape for slack, hold the cassette so that the tape

window is facing upward, then insert it into the unit.

The cassette is automatically loaded into the unit.

3Close the cassette lid.

To eject the cassette

1With the unit powered on, open the cassette lid. Press the EJECT

button located at the right side of the cassette compartment.

The cassette is unloaded and ejected.

Mini cassette

Insert the mini cassette into the

center of the cassette compartment.

Standard cassette

Tape window facing upward

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2Remove the cassette from the unit. Close the cassette lid.

Note

If the battery power falls to below about 11 V, the unit cannot eject the

cassette with the EJECT button. Exchange the battery with a fully charged

one or use an AC adaptor to obtain sufficient power.

For details on confirming the remaining battery power, see TC screenon page

18 (GB).

Notes on Recording/Playback

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.

On playback

When you play back software having copyright protection signals on this

unit, you may not be able to copy it onto other equipment.

Limitations caused by the difference 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 the difference in format, you may not be able to record 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 99 (GB).

Simple playback function for a tape recorded in PAL system

(for DSR-50) or in NTSC system (for DSR-50P)

The DSR-50 can play a PAL tape (DSR-50P can play a 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, VIDEO OUT1

output, and return signal to the camera.

¥The output video signals are in the format recorded in the tape. You

cannot convert the signals into the other format. If you want to display

the VIDEO OUT1 output, you will need a video monitor able to handle

the format recorded in the tape. If you want to display the return video

signals to the camera on the viewfinder, you will need a video camera

able to handle the format recorded in the tape.

¥The VIDEO OUT1 output and the return video signals to the camera are

optimized and adjusted for one format (DSR-50: NTSC format; DSR-

50P: PAL format). If you play back a tape recorded in the other format,

the levels and phases of the video signal may not be correct.

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¥The outputs from the VIDEO OUT2, S VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT

OUTPUT connectors are muted.

¥When the unit plays a tape recorded in the other color system, the image,

sound and time code may be distorted for a while at the beginning of

playback.

¥The TC OUT connector outputs incorrect time code. Do not use this time

code.

¥The unit cannot play back synchronized with the external sync signal.

¥Noise reduction results for the luminance and chrominance signals may

differ between PAL formatted tape and NTSC formatted tapes.

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 format.

¥Inputting the other format video signals does not output the EE pictures

correctly. The video output may be muted and any signal 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 exist when you play the tape with this unit:

—The image may be distorted and noise may occur at the point that the

recording format changes in the tape.

—The tape transport control buttons may be disabled until the tape speed

is stabilized.

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Recording

This section describes the settings and operations to record on this unit.

For details on connection, see Connectionson page 35 (GB).

Notes

¥Before starting a recording session, set the clock on the unit so that the

recording time can be written into the index signal. You can set the clock

by setting the CLOCK SET on the OTHERS menu.

¥If you use a source that is copyright protected, recording and operation

may be restricted.

¥During a recording, the tape transport control buttons (except STOP and

PAUSE) are disabled to prevent the tape running mode from being

changed by an incorrect operation. To disable the STOP and PAUSE

buttons, set the KEY INH switch to ON after the unit starts recording. In

this case, set the KEY INH switch to OFF first, then stop or pause the

recording.

Recording Using an External Camera

Settings for recording

External camera

DSR-50/50P

(recorder)

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Right panel

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1Turn on the POWER switch.

2Set the INPUT SELECT selector to CAMERA.

3Set up the camera for shooting.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of the camera.

4Set the audio input selectors to CAM.

5Set the audio input level control selectors properly according to the

audio level of the camera.

6Select the audio input level adjustment mode in the AUDIO SELECT

switches.

7If necessary, adjust the audio input level by turning the audio recording

level control knobs.

You can adjust the recording level with the audio recording level

control knobs if you have selected MANU in step 6. While looking at

the audio level meters on the LCD monitor or the display window, turn

the audio recording level control knobs and adjust the recording level.

Adjust the audio recording level so that the recording level does not

exceed 0 dB when the audio signal is at its maximum. If the recording

level exceeds 0 dB, the OVER indicators light.

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Recording procedure

1After checking that the REC/SAVE switch of the cassette is set to the

write enabled position and checking the tape for slack, 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 stop.

For details of the REC/SAVE switch and checking the tape for slack, see

Notes on Video Cassetteson page 40 (GB).

2Press the PLAY button while pressing the REC button.

The unit turns to the recording pause mode. The REC and PLAY

indicators light. The PAUSE indicator flashes.

3Press the VTR button on the camera, or press the PAUSE button on the

unit.

The unit starts recording and the index is marked.

To stop recording

Press the STOP button on the unit.

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To pause recording

¥If you have pressed the VTR button on the camera to start shooting, press

the VTR button on the camera. Pressing the PAUSE button on the unit

does not pause the recording.

¥If you have pressed the PAUSE button on the unit to start shooting, press

the PAUSE button on the unit. To pause recording with the VTR button

on the camera, press the VTR button twice.

To start recording using the DSRM-20 Remote Control Unit (not

supplied)

Press the PLAY button while pressing the REC button. The unit changes to

the recording pause mode. Pressing the PAUSE button on the DSRM-20

starts the recording.

When the battery pack is almost exhausted

The unit has a battery compartment and a DC IN 12V connector. When the

battery pack in the battery compartment is almost exhausted, you can

temporarily connect an AC adaptor to the DC IN 12V connector then

exchange the battery pack to continue the recording and this can be done

without interrupting the recording. In this case, however, some noise may

be recorded.

Notes

¥The unit does not record any pictures unless the video signals are input

(except when inputting signals from the DV IN/OUT connector). If there

are no video signals or signals are interrupted during recording, the unit

pauses; if signals resume, the unit resumes recording.

¥If the camera outputs both component and composite signals, the unit

uses the component signals.

¥If you press the VTR button on the camera to start recording, the tape

transport control buttons, except the STOP button on the unit, are

disabled.

¥The return video signals to the camera are the same as those for the

VIDEO OUT1 output. If you have turned off the SUPERIMPOSE switch,

the superimposed data on the return video signal to the camera will not be

displayed.

¥The unit changes to the stop mode after the recording has been paused for

more than five minutes to protect the tape if you have set FROM REC P

on the VTR SET menu to STOP. Repeat the procedure from step 2to

start recording again.

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Recording Using the Player

Settings for recording

1Turn on the POWER switch.

2Select an input signal by switching the INPUT SELECT selector.

DV: to record input signals from the DV IN/OUT connector

VIDEO: to record input signals from the VIDEO/REF.IN connector

S VIDEO: to record input signals from the S VIDEO IN connector

3Set up the player to play back a tape.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of the player.

4Set the audio input selectors to LINE.

Note

You do not need to set these selectors if you record signals input from

the DV IN/OUT connector.

5Set the audio input level control selectors properly according to the

audio level of the player.

Player (DSR-40/40P, etc.)

DSR-50/50P

(recorder)

Right panel

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6Select the audio input level adjustment mode in the AUDIO SELECT

switches.

Note

You cannot adjust the recording level if you record signals input from

the DV IN/OUT connector.

7If necessary, adjust the audio input level by turning the audio recording

level control knobs.

You can adjust the recording level with the audio recording level

control knobs if you have selected MANU in step 6. While looking at

the audio level meters on the LCD monitor or the display window, turn

the audio recording level control knobs and adjust the recording level.

Adjust the audio recording level so that the recording level does not

exceed 0 dB when the audio signal is at its maximum. If the recording

level exceeds 0 dB, the OVER indicators light.

Recording Procedure

1After checking that the REC/SAVE switch of the cassette is set to the

write enabled position and checking the tape for slack, 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 stop.

For details of the REC/SAVE switch and checking the tape for slack, see

Notes on Video Cassetteson page 40 (GB).

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2Press the playback button on the player.

The player starts playback.

3Press the PLAY button while pressing the REC button.

The unit starts recording and the index is marked.

To stop recording

Press the STOP button on the unit.

To pause recording

Press the PAUSE button on the unit.

To start recording using the DSRM-20 Remote Control Unit

(not supplied)

Press the PLAY button while pressing the REC button.

To record without inputting any video signals

Set the INPUT SELECT selector to other than DV, then set the COLOR

BAR (for DSR-50)/COLOUR BAR (for DSR-50P) on the DISPLAY SET

menu to ON. The color bars are recorded on the tape. The sound is

recorded according to the setting of the audio input selectors.

Note

The unit does not record any pictures unless the video signals are input

(except when inputting signals from the DV IN/OUT connector). If there

are no video signals or signals are interrupted during recording, the unit

pauses; if signals resume, the unit resumes recording.

Recording

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Other Recording Functions

Marking an index

By pressing the INDEX button during a recording, you can mark an index

signal at any place in the tape. The index signal is marked for five seconds.

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

search for the scene later.

When you start recording in the stop mode, the index signal is marked

automatically.

If you press the INDEX button while recording, the INDEX MARK

indicator appears for seven seconds on the LCD monitor and the VIDEO

OUT1 output (if you have turned on the SUPERIMPOSE switch) and the

index is marked.

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

showing.

¥If you record on a location in 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, duplicate or audio dubbing

operations. The INDEX button is disabled in these operations.

¥The cassette memory space available limits the number of the indexes

that you can mark by pressing the INDEX button. When you use a

previously recorded tape for repeated recording, 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 DSRM-20 remote control unit (not supplied).

For details on the playback function using the DSRM-20, see Other Playback

Functionson page 55 (GB).

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Playback

This section describes the required settings and operations to perform

playback on this unit.

For details on connection, see Connectionson page 35 (GB).

Settings for Playback

1Turn on the POWER switch.

2Turn on the power to the video monitor and set the switches of the

monitor as shown below.

Switch Setting

75 ΩON (or attach a 75 Ωterminator)

Input switch Set according to the type of input signal from this unit.

Video monitor

DSR-50/50P

Playback

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Playback Procedure

1After checking the tape for slack, hold the cassette so that the tape

window is facing upward, then insert it into this unit.

For details on checking the tape for slack, see Notes on Video Cassetteson

page 40 (GB).

Note

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

2Press the PLAY button.

This starts the playback operation.

To stop playback

Press the STOP button.

To pause playback

Press the PAUSE button.

Note

When the unit is playing the part of the tape where the format has been

changed between the DVCAM format and the DV format, the picture and

sound may be distorted.

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