Sony HDW-M2100 User manual

HD DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER
HDW-M2100
HDW-M2100P
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 9)

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA
ONLY.
If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord
specified below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.
Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin
(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)
Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires
Length Minimum 1.5m (4 ft .11in.), Less than
2.5 m (8 ft .3 in.)
Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V may
require the use of a different line cord or
attachment plug, or both.
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock,
refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR
OTHER COUNTRIES.
1.Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) /
Appliance Connector / Plug with earthing-contacts that
conforms to the safety regulations of each country if
applicable.
2.Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance
Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings
(Voltage, Ampere).
If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord /
Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified
service personnel.
For the customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-
003.
For the customers in Europe, Australia and New Zealand
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC
Directive issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the
following European standards:
•EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference(Emission)
•EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility(Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment: E4 (controlled EMC
environment, ex. TV studio).
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety
is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate service or
guarantee documents.
This apparatus shall not be used in the residential area.
CAUTION
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the apparatus.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the unit itself has been turned off.
WARNING
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones
can cause hearing loss. In order to use this product safely,
avoid prolonged listening at excessive sound pressure
levels.

For the customers in Norway
This equipment can be connected to IT power distribution
system.
Suomessa asuville asiakkaille
Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun
pistorasiaan
For kundene i Norge
Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt
För kunderna i Sverige
Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag
AVERTISSEMENT
Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution,
garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier
l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel
qualifié.
CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À LA
TERRE.
AVERTISSEMENT
1.Utilisez un cordon d’alimentation (câble secteur à 3 fils)/
fiche femelle/fiche mâle avec des contacts de mise à la
terre conformes à la réglementation de sécurité locale
applicable.
2.Utilisez un cordon d’alimentation (câble secteur à 3 fils)/
fiche femelle/fiche mâle avec des caractéristiques
nominales (tension, ampérage) appropriées.
Pour toute question sur l’utilisation du cordon d’alimentation/
fiche femelle/fiche mâle ci-dessus, consultez un technicien
du service après-vente qualifié.
Pour les clients au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Pour les clients en Europe, Australie et Nouvelle-
Zélande
AVERTISSEMENT
Il s’agit d’un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement
domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences
radio, dans ce cas l’utilisateur peut être amené à prendre
des mesures appropriées.
Pour les clients en Europe
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la Directive
sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) émise par la
Commission de la Communauté européenne.
La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes:
•EN55103-1: Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)
•EN55103-2: Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans l’environnement
électromagnétique suivant: E4 (environnement EMC
contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision).
Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japon.
Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des
produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question
concernant le service ou la garantie, veuillez consulter les
adresses indiquées dans les documents de service ou de
garantie séparés.
Ne pas utiliser cet appareil dans une zone résidentielle.
ATTENTION
Eviter d’exposer l’appareil à un égouttement ou à des
éclaboussures. Ne placer aucun objet rempli de liquide,
comme un vase, sur l’appareil.
Cet appareil n’est pas déconnecté de la source
d’alimentation secteur tant qu’il est raccordé à la prise
murale, même si l’appareil lui-même a été mis hors tension.
AVERTISSEMENT
Une pression acoustique excessive en provenance des
écouteurs ou du casque peut provoquer une baisse de
l’acuité auditive. Pour utiliser ce produit en toute sécurité,
évitez l’écoute prolongée à des pressions sonores
excessives.
WARNUNG
Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder
elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf
dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder
Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu
vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht
geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem
Fachpersonal.
DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET
WERDEN.
WARNUNG
1.Verwenden Sie ein geprüftes Netzkabel (3-adriges
Stromkabel)/einen geprüften Geräteanschluss/einen
geprüften Stecker mit Schutzkontakten entsprechend den
Sicherheitsvorschriften, die im betreffenden Land gelten.
2.Verwenden Sie ein Netzkabel (3-adriges Stromkabel)/
einen Geräteanschluss/einen Stecker mit den geeigneten
Anschlusswerten (Volt, Ampere).
Wenn Sie Fragen zur Verwendung von Netzkabel/
Geräteanschluss/Stecker haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an
qualifiziertes Kundendienstpersonal.

Für Kunden in Europa, Australien und Neuseeland
WARNUNG
Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach
Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich
Funkstörungen verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom
Betreiber verlangt werden, angemessene Maßnahmen
durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.
Für Kunden in Europa
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die
EMV-Richtlinie der EG-Kommission.
Angewandte Normen:
•EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störaussendung)
•EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störfestigkeit)
Für die folgende elektromagnetische Umgebung: E4
(kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).
Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und
Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei jeglichen
Angelegenheiten in Bezug auf Kundendienst oder Garantie
wenden Sie sich bitte an die in den separaten
Kundendienst- oder Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten
Anschriften.
Dieser Apparat darf nicht im Wohnbereich verwendet
werden.
ACHTUNG
Das Gerät ist nicht tropf- und spritzwassergeschützt. Es
dürfen keine mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllten Gegenstände, z. B.
Vasen, darauf abgestellt werden.
Solange das Netzkabel an eine Netzsteckdose
angeschlossen ist, bleibt das Gerät auch im
ausgeschalteten Zustand mit dem Strommetz verbunden.
WARNUNG
Zu hoher Schalldruck von Ohrhörern und Kopfhörern kann
Gehörschäden verursachen. Um dieses Produkt sicher zu
verwenden, vermeiden Sie längeres Hören bei sehr hohen
Schalldruckpegeln.
For the customers in Taiwan only

Table of Contents 1
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Overview
1-1 Features ........................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Example System Configuration .................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2
Location and Function of
Parts
Chapter 3
Preparations
Chapter 4
Playback
4-1 Playback .......................................................................................... 4-1
4-1-1 Preparations for Playback ...................................................... 4-1
4-1-2 Playback Procedures .............................................................. 4-2
4-1-3 Dynamic Motion Control (DMC) Playback .......................... 4-6
3-1 Connections to External Devices ................................................... 3-1
3-1-1 Connections to Digital Devices ............................................. 3-1
3-1-2 Connecting Reference Signals ............................................... 3-2
3-2 Setup ................................................................................................ 3-3
3-3 Superimposed Character Information ......................................... 3-4
3-4 Cassettes .......................................................................................... 3-6
3-4-1 Cassette Types........................................................................ 3-6
3-4-2 Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes ............................................ 3-6
3-4-3 Preventing Accidental Recording of Shot Marks .................. 3-7
3-5 Using a Memory Stick ..................................................................... 3-8
3-5-1 Notes on Memory Stick .......................................................... 3-8
2-1 Control Panels ................................................................................ 2-1
2-1-1 Upper Control Panel .............................................................. 2-2
2-1-2 Lower Control Panel .............................................................. 2-3
2-1-3 Switch Panel ........................................................................ 2-11
2-2 Connector Panel ........................................................................... 2-13
Chapter 5
Shot Mark Function
5-1 Overview ......................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Shot Mark Operation Menu .......................................................... 5-2
5-3 Shot Mark Operations ................................................................... 5-3
5-3-1 Reading Shot Marks .............................................................. 5-3
5-3-2 Writing Post Marks ................................................................ 5-3
5-3-3 Shot Mark List Operations .................................................... 5-4
5-3-4 Cuing Up to Shot Marks ........................................................ 5-6
5-3-5 Reading In Shot Data ............................................................. 5-6
5-3-6 Sorting Shot Marks ................................................................ 5-8
Chapter 6
Tele-File
6-1 Overview of Tele-File Functions .................................................... 6-1
6-2 Opening the Tele-File Menu .......................................................... 6-2
6-3 Tele-File Menu ................................................................................ 6-3
6-3-1 Clip Data Display .................................................................. 6-3
6-3-2 Preroll and Cue Up Using Clip Data ..................................... 6-6
6-3-3 Modifying Clip Data .............................................................. 6-7
6-3-4 Undo/Resume Functions ...................................................... 6-10
6-3-5 Displaying and Modifying Attribute Data ........................... 6-11

Table of Contents
2Table of Contents
Chapter 7
UMID Functions
7-1 Overview of UMID Functions ....................................................... 7-1
7-2 UMID Output and Display ............................................................ 7-2
7-2-1 UMID Output Settings ........................................................... 7-2
7-2-2 UMID Display ....................................................................... 7-2
Chapter 8
Function Menu
8-1 Overview ......................................................................................... 8-1
8-1-1 Function Menu Configuration ............................................... 8-1
8-1-2 Using the Function Menu ...................................................... 8-2
8-2 Function Menu Item List ............................................................... 8-3
Chapter 9
Setup Menus
9-1 Setup Menu Configuration ............................................................ 9-1
9-2 Setup Menu Operations ................................................................. 9-2
9-3 Items in the Basic Setup Menu ...................................................... 9-7
9-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu ............................................. 9-10
10-1 Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack .................................... 10-1
10-2 Head Cleaning ............................................................................ 10-1
10-3 Error Messages ........................................................................... 10-2
10-4 Moisture Condensation .............................................................. 10-4
10-5 Regular Checks ........................................................................... 10-5
10-5-1 Digital Hours Meter ........................................................... 10-5
10-5-2 Maintenance Timings ........................................................ 10-6
Chapter 10
Maintenance and
Inspection
Appendix Specifications ......................................................................................... A-1
Index ....................................................................................................... I-1

Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview 1-1
1-1 Features
Chapter 1 Overview
The HDW-M2100/M2100P is a high-definition (HD)
digital videocassette player based on the HDCAM
format.
This unit uses large scale integrated circuits for signal
processing, and has a simple internal construction,
allowing it to provide functionality at least equivalent
to a conventional VTR in a compact (4U size),
lightweight, and low power consumption design.
In addition to HDCAM format playback, the unit can
also play back tapes recorded in the Digital Betacam,
MPEG IMX, Betacam SX, and analog Betacam
formats.
HDCAM format
The HDCAM format uses the same 12.65-mm width
tape as the conventional Betacam series. It provides
high definition images, offering up to two hours of
recording. For video signal compression, prefiltration
and coefficient recording technologies are used.
High-performance heads and compatibility
playback functions
The newly developed high-performance heads and
dynamic tracking (DT) technology provide high-
density playback in narrow tracks with high reliability.
In addition to HDCAM playback heads, the unit is
equipped with Betacam SX playback heads and analog
Betacam DT heads, for playback compatibility with
existing recording formats. The VTR automatically
detects the recording format of tapes when they are
loaded, so that no menu settings need to be made when
changing formats.
High-precision digital signal processing
and range of interfaces
The digital signal processing uses HD 4:2:2
component video signals complying with SMPTE
292M, which are converted into parallel data and then
compressed into HDCAM format.
The audio signals are based on AES/EBU format, and
are subjected to digital signal processing without being
compressed.
The unit is equipped with a high definition to standard
definition (HD to SD) downward converter, and has
the following interfaces as standard equipment, for
ease of connection to different external devices.
•SD analog composite signal output
•SD analog component signal output
•Analog audio signal output (4 channels)
•HDSDI SMPTE 292M output (HD digital video/
audio, 4 channels)
•SDI SMPTE 259M output (component digital video/
audio, 4 channels)
•AES/EBU serial digital audio output (4 channels)
•SDTI SMPTE 305M output (HDCAM video/audio
data) (option)
•Time code output
• CUE audio output
High quality four-channel audio
High quality 20 bit/48 kHz AES/EBU digital audio is
supported. There are four digital audio output
channels, and four analog audio output channels.
Playback of SDTI compressed data
(optional)
This unit can be fitted with SDTI output complying
with SMPTE 305M, and can therefore be used for
transferring HDCAM data, audio data, metadata, and
so on to a VTR or nonlinear device via an SDTI
interface.
Multifunction control panel
While built in a compact 4U size, this unit has a front
panel which provides a wide range of functions while
maintaining existing operability.
Direction of tape travel
Video
Audio
Video
Direction of head
motion
SATa)
Control (CTL) track Time code track
a) Supplemental Automatic Tracking signal
CUE track

Chapter 1 Overview
1-2 Chapter 1 Overview
1-1 Features
Basic operation buttons and jog/shuttle
dial
The basic buttons and jog/shuttle dial for VTR and
editing operations are provided in the conventional
VTR layout, ensuring continuity with conventional
operating panels.
Time data display
This can be selected to display a CTL counter value,
time code value, or time code user bits. It can also
display edit points and edit durations.
Menu-based control interface
The time data/menu display shows not only various
values and settings, but also the pages of a menu
system for commonly used functions. You can use the
function keys and MULTI CONTROL knob to easily
change settings.
Other operation settings, including interfacing with
external devices, can be set from the control panel by
the same type of setup menu system as on a
conventional VTR.
High quality variable speed playback and
digital jog sound function
In HDCAM format playback, the dedicated playback
DT heads allow smooth, noiseless playback. During
Betacam SX playback, noiseless playback is achieved
through unique multihead playback technology.
In slow motion operation, the digital jog sound
function provides the same ease of operation as for a
conventional analog VTR.
DMC editing
This allows automatic playback with a varying speed
memorized beforehand for the desired segment.
Downward converter function
The unit has an HD-to-SD downward converter
function, and can output standard definition SDI,
analog component and analog composite signals even
while playing back an HDCAM format tape.
Upward converter function
The unit features a standard definition to high
definition (SD-to-HD) upward converter as standard
equipment. This allows high-quality HD signals to be
output even when playing back tapes recorded in
formats other than HDCAM.
Tele-File functions
Tele-File enables data writing/reading between
cassettes with memory labels and VTRs. It increases
the efficiency of operations such as cuing up and
playback, and source data management.
Remote control function
This unit can be controlled from an external remote
controller or editor through an interface complying
with RS-422A (serial 9-pin). Since two remote control
connectors are provided, you can also control a
number of VTRs simultaneously.
Additionally, a parallel (50-pin) interface is also fitted
as standard, supporting easy external control through
the parallel interface.
Rack mounting
Using the optional RMM-131 Rack Mount Adaptor,
you can mount the unit in a standard EIA 19-inch rack.
For details of rack mounting, refer to the Installation
Manual.

Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview 1-3
The following conceptual diagram shows an example of use.
1-2 Example System Configuration
Digital cassette
BVE-series editor
Tape control
HDSDI/Analog
composite
Audio monitor
Analog composite/component
Video monitor
Audio/video
server system
SDTI (optional)
HDSDI
SDI
Analog audio
HDW-M2100/M2100P
SDTI (optional)
HDSDI
HD VTR
SD VTR or analog VTR

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts
Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-1
2-1 Control Panels
There are three control panels, as follows:
•Upper control panel
•Lower control panel
•Switch panel
Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts
CTL/TC
TC MENU
Z
59.94
ON OFF
KEY INHI
FRONTREAR
PANEL SEL
CONTROL PANEL
Upper control panel (see page 2-2)
Lower control panel (see page 2-3)
Switch panel (access by opening the lower control panel) (see page 2-11)
Lower control panel unlock buttons.
Push in to open the lower control panel.

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts
2-2 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts
2-1-1 Upper Control Panel
Z
BETACAM/SP BETACAM SX MPEG IMX Digital BETACAM
1(9P) 2(50P) RS-232C
HDCAM
POWER
PHONES
REMOTE EJECT
1POWER switch
2REMOTE buttons and RS-232C indicator
4Format indicators
5PHONES jack and control
Cassette compartment
1POWER switch
Pressing the ‘ )’ side of the switch powers the unit on.
When the unit is powered on, the audio setting display
section (see page 2-4) and the time data/menu display
section (see page 2-6) light.
2REMOTE buttons and RS-232C indicator
Press the 1 (9P) button or 2 (50P) button to select the
device controlling this unit.
1(9P): This unit is controlled by the device connected
to the REMOTE 1-IN(9P) or REMOTE
1-OUT(9P) connector. The button lights when
pressed.
2(50P): This unit is controlled by the device
connected to the REMOTE 2 PARALLEL
I/O(50P) connector. The button lights when
pressed.
RS-232C indicator: This indicator lights when this
unit is controlled through the RS-232C connector.
3EJECT button
To eject the cassette, press this button. While the
cassette is being ejected, this button lights.
When using the lower control panel as remote control
panel, press the DELETE button and STOP button at
the same time to eject the cassette.
Note
Ejecting with the EJECT button is a local operation. It
is not possible to eject a cassette in another unit by
remote control.
4Format indicators
The indicator (BETACAM/SP, BETACAM SX,
MPEG IMX, Digital BETACAM, or HDCAM)
corresponding to the current recording or playback
format lights. The BETACAM/SP lights when the
format is Betacam or Betacam SP.
5PHONES jack and control
Connect stereo headphones with an impedance of
8 ohms, to monitor the sound during playback and
editing.
The control knob adjusts the volume.
It is possible to set an internal board switch so that the
output volume from the MONITOR OUTPUT L and R
connectors is controlled simultaneously.
For details, refer to the Installation Manual.
3EJECT button
2-1 Control Panels

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts
Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-3
2-1-2 Lower Control Panel
CTL/TC
TC MENU
59.94
CTL/TC
TC MENU
59.94
1Audio control section
(see page 2-4)
3Menu control buttons
(see page 2-5)
5MULTI CONTROL knob and PUSH/
SHIFT indicator (see page 2-7)
6RESET button (see page 2-7)
7Search control section (see page 2-7)
8Tape transport control section (see page 2-9)
9ALARM indicator and KEY INHI
indicator (see page 2-9)
q; Editing control section (see page 2-10)
qa Shot mark section (see page 2-11)
2CHANNEL CONDITION
indicator (see page 2-5)
4Time data/menu display section (see page 2-6)

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts
2-4 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts
1Audio control section
1DISPLAY FULL/FINE button
Pressing this button toggles the display mode of the
level meters in the audio setting display section
between FULL and FINE.
FULL: The display covers the range –60 dB to 0 dB
or –40 dB to +20 dB as selected using setup menu
item 806. In this mode the segment of the display
corresponding to the current audio level and all
lower segments light.
FINE: The display is enlarged, with a step of
0.25 dB. A segment indicating the reference level
lights. In this mode only the segment of the
display corresponding to the current audio level
lights. If the audio level exceeds the maximum
display level, the top segment flashes, and if the
audio level goes below the minimum display
level, the bottom segment flashes.
2Audio setting display section
DATA indicator: Lights when the audio signals are
recognized as data signals.
OVER indicator: While the unit is in playback
mode, this lights when the level of the audio
signal on the corresponding channel exceeds the
maximum level that can be indicated on the level
meter.
Level meter: Displays the audio signal level when
the unit is in playback mode. You can use the
setup menu to switch the display mode between
PEAK.0 (0 dB is maximum level) and REF.0 (0
dB is the reference level). You can also use the
DISPLAY FULL/FINE button 1to enlarge the
display only near the reference level.
Note
If the playback tape format and system frequency
are different, the level meter block flashes.
Monitor channel L and R indicators: Indicate
whether or not the signals of the track are output
to the MONITOR OUTPUT L/R connectors and
PHONES jack. ‘L’ lights to indicate output to the
left monitor channel, and ‘R’ lights to indicate
output to the right monitor channel.
EMPH (emphasis) indicator: While the unit is in
playback mode, this lights when the emphasis
setting is on for the audio signal on the
corresponding track.
1DISPLAY FULL/FINE button
2Audio setting display section
3Audio monitor
signal selection
buttons
4PB controls
2-1 Control Panels
DATA
OVER dB dB
EMPH
LR
20
10
2
1
0
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-60
-1
-10
-20
-40
-2
DATA indicator
OVER indicator
Level meter
Monitor channel L
and R indicators
EMPH indicator

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts
Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-5
3Audio monitor signal selection buttons (CH1 to
CH4, and CUE)
The buttons in the upper and lower rows select tracks
to be output to the MONITOR OUTPUT L and R
connectors on the connector panel or the PHONES
jack on the upper control panel. The buttons in the
upper row (L row) select tracks for output to the
MONITOR OUTPUT L connector, and the buttons on
the lower row (R row) select tracks for output to the
MONITOR OUTPUT R connector. You can obtain the
mixed output of multiple tracks by simultaneously
pressing multiple buttons in the upper or lower rows.
For example, simultaneously press the CH1, CH2, and
CH3 buttons in the upper row to mix the signals of
audio tracks 1, 2, and 3 for output to the MONITOR
OUTPUT L connector.
To monitor CH5 to CH8 in MPEG IMX playback,
press the CUE button to switch between CH1 to CH4
and CH5 to CH8, and then select the desired channels.
4PB (playback) controls
These adjust individually the playback levels on
channels 1 to 4, and cue audio.
During playback, press to protrude the control knobs
and adjust the level while monitoring the audio level
indication on the level meters in the audio setting
display section.
When the control knobs are pushed in, the playback
levels return to the preset levels, and cannot be
adjusted.
2CHANNEL CONDITION indicator
A three-color indicator shows the state of the playback
signal.
Green: The state of the playback signal is good.
Yellow: The playback signal is somewhat
deteriorated, but playback is possible.
Red: The playback signal is deteriorated.
When this indicator remains on, head cleaning or
an internal inspection is necessary.
3Menu control buttons
These buttons are used for function menu (see the
following section “Overview of the function menu”)
and setup menu (see Chapter 9) operations. The page
buttons (V, v, and HOME) select menu pages, and the
function buttons (F1 to F6) make function settings.
V:Selects the next page in the order HOME t1 t
2 t3 t4 tHOME.
v:Selects the next page in the order HOME t4 t
3 t2 t1 tHOME.
HOME: Selects the function menu HOME page.
F1 to F6: Make settings for the items displayed in the
upper line of the menu display (the menu item
display line). Pressing one of these buttons
changes the setting for the corresponding item and
displays the setting in the lower line of the menu
display.
If there is no setting displayed in the lower line of
the menu display, even though a menu item is
displayed in the upper line, pressing the
corresponding function button moves to a lower
menu level.
Overview of the function menu
The function menu provides convenient access to
frequently used function settings, such as input video
signal selection and time code settings.
For details on the function menu, see Chapter 8.

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4Time data/menu display section
1Time data display
This displays indicators relating to time data and other
indicators.
Time data display area 1
Normally this displays a CTL count, time code value,
or user bit value according to the setting in function
menu HOME page for F4 (CTL/TC).
Time data type indicator
This indicates the type of data displayed in the time
data display area 1.
LTC (longitudinal time code): Time code recorded
on a longitudinal track on the tape
LUB: LTC user bit values
VITC (vertical interval time code): Time code
recorded in the vertical blanking interval
VIUB: VITC user bit value
DF (drop-frame) indicator (for 59.94i, 29.97PsF
mode only)
This lights when values of drop-frame mode time code
are displayed.
LTC indicator
Regardless of the display in the time data display
area 1, this indicator lights when LTC values are being
read.
VITC indicator
Regardless of the display in time data display
area 1, this indicator lights when VITC values are
being read.
Capstan lock mode indicator
This indicates the capstan lock mode (2F or 4F) set in
function menu page 4 or in setup menu item 106.
System frequency indicator
This indicator shows the current system frequency.
Tape format/line standard indicator
This shows information about the tape format and the
line standard conversion status.
Following are some examples and their meanings.
IMX 1080: Signals recorded in MPEG IMX format
are output after conversion to 1080 line standard
format signals.
DB 1035: Signals recorded in Digital Betacam format
are output after conversion to 1035 line standard
format signals.
1035t1080: HDCAM signals recorded in 1035 line
standard format are output after conversion to
1080 line standard signals.
HD 1080: HDCAM signals recorded in 1080 line
standard format are output with no change.
1CTL/TC
TC MENU
59.94
1Time data display
2Menu display
59.94
Time data display area 1
Time data type indicator
DF indicator
LTC indicator
VITC indicator
Capstan lock mode indicator
Tape format/line standard indicator
System frequency indicator
DOLBY NR indicator
Time data display area 2
Speed indication
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DOLBY NR indicator
This lights when the Dolby noise-reduction 1) circuit is
functioning.
Speed indication area
This indicates the speed of a DMC playback.
During a DMC playback, “DMC SPD” is displayed in
time data display area 2. However, CONFI playback is
not possible during editing.
Time data display area 2
Displays data types and time data such as the time
code of edit points and the total time of that tape.
The following data types are shown.
TOTL: Total time of the tape.
REM: Remaining time on the tape.
Depending on the setting of F5 (T INFO) on function
menu page 3, either TOTL (TOTAL) or REM
(REMAIN) is displayed.
The values displayed are approximate values
calculated on the basis of the detected tape diameter.
They are not precise to units of seconds.
The following appear when the top or end of the tape
is reached.
BOT: Returned to top of tape.
EOT: Reached end of tape.
IN: video IN point
OUT: video OUT point
AIN: audio IN point
AOUT: audio OUT point
DUR: duration value
TCG (time code generator): time code generated by
the internal time code generator
2Menu display
This displays the function menu and setup menu.
For details on the function menu, see Chapter 8 and for
details on the setup menu, see Chapter 9.
5MULTI CONTROL knob and PUSH/
SHIFT indicator
In function menu operations, rotate the MULTI
CONTROL knob to change settings that flash in the
menu display section. In setup menu operations, rotate
this knob to select menu items.
The PUSH/SHIFT indicator lights when you press this
knob in. In this state, the value of the setting changes
by a greater amount when you rotate the knob.
6RESET button
To reset a CTL, time code (TC) or user bit (UB) value
displayed in time data display area 1, hold this button
down.
Resetting the CTL value erases all edit points.
7Search control section
1SHUTTLE button
To use the search dial for playback in shuttle mode,
press this button, turning it on.
For details of playback in shuttle mode, see the description
of the search dial 5.
1) Dolby noise reduction: Dolby noise reduction
manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double-D
symbol ;are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
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SHUTTLE/VAR
JOG
JOG
SHUTTLE
VAR
REVERSE
FORWARD
2JOG button
3VAR button
1SHUTTLE button
4SHUTTLE/VAR
and JOG
indicators
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2JOG button
To use the search dial for playback in jog mode, press
this button, turning it on.
For details of playback in jog mode, see the description of
the search dial 5.
3VAR (variable) button
To use the search dial for playback in variable speed
mode, press this button, turning it on.
For details of playback in variable speed mode, see the
description of the search dial 5.
4SHUTTLE/VAR and JOG indicators
Either of the indicators is lit to show the current search
mode or the mode used last.
When the SHUTTLE/VAR indicator is lit: Shuttle
or variable speed mode
When the JOG indicator is lit: Jog mode
When the unit is turned on, the SHUTTLE/VAR
indicator lights.
5Search dial
Turn this to carry out playback in the modes shown in
the following table. Turning the dial clockwise lights
the Hindicator and plays back in the forward
direction. Turning the dial counterclockwise lights the
hindicator and plays back in the reverse direction.
When the tape is stopped or the unit is turned on, the
sindicator lights. Pressing the dial toggles between
shuttle and jog modes or between variable speed and
jog modes.
Depending on the tape format, noiseless playback is
possible in the following ranges.
HDCAM: –1 to +2 times normal speed
Digital Betacam: –1 to +3 times normal speed
MPEG IMX: –1 to +3 times normal speed
Betacam SX: –1 to +2 times normal speed
Betacam/Betacam SP: –1 to +3 times normal speed
Playback modes using the search dial
Setting setup menu item 101 (see page 9-10) to KEY enables
you to use only the SHUTTLE, JOG, and VAR buttons to
select shuttle/jog/variable speed modes.
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Playback mode Operations and functions
Shuttle Press the SHUTTLE button or the
search dial so that the SHUTTLE
button lights, then turn the search dial.
Playback is carried out at a speed
determined by the position of the
search dial. Playback speed ranges
are as follows.
• HDCAM tape: ±50 times normal
speed (59.94i, 29.97PsF mode), ±58
times normal speed (50i, 25PsF
mode), ±60 times normal speed
(24PsF, 23.98PsF mode)
• Digital Betacam tape: ±50 times
normal speed
• MPEG IMX tape: ±60 times normal
speed
• Betacam SX tape: ±60 times normal
speed
• Analog Betacam tape: ±35 times
normal speed (525/59.94 mode),
±42 times normal speed (625/50
mode)
The search dial has detents at the still
position and at ±5 times normal
speed.
The maximum shuttle mode playback
speed can be changed by changing
the setting of setup menu item 102
(see page 9-10) .
Jog Press the JOG button or the search
dial so that the JOG button lights, then
turn the search dial. Playback is
carried out at a speed determined by
the speed of rotation of the search
dial. The playback speed range is ±1
time normal speed.
The search dial has no detents.
Variable speed Press the VAR button, turning it on,
then turn the search dial. You can
control the playback speed finely (a
maximum of 51 steps) in the range in
which noiseless playback is possible.
• HDCAM, Betacam SX: Maximum 51
steps
• Digital Betacam , MPEG IMX, analog
Betacam: Maximum 54 steps
The search dial has detents at the still
position and at the normal speed
position.
Capstan override
For details on operation, see page
4-4.

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PREROLL
REW PLAY F FWD STOP
STANDBY
1PREROLL button
8Tape transport control section
1PREROLL button
Press this button to cue up to the preroll point (before
the IN point by the time set as the preroll time) on the
tape. You can change or select the preroll time and the
state of the unit at the end of preroll (“stop mode” 1) or
still playback mode) using setup menu item 001 or
401.
Cuing up to DMC playback control points
Hold down the STUNT IN, STUNT OUT, PLAY IN,
or PLAY OUT button while pressing this button to cue
up to the corresponding DMC playback control point.
2STANDBY button
When this button is off with a cassette inserted in the
unit, to put the unit in standby mode, press the button,
turning it on.
In standby mode, the drum is rotating and the tape is in
contact with the drum. As a result, playback can start
immediately.
To end standby mode, press the STANDBY button,
turning it off.
If 8 minutes (value can be varied using setup menu
item 501) elapse in standby mode, the unit
automatically switches out of standby mode to protect
the tape.
3STOP button
To stop playback, press this button, turning it on.
Fault display function
The STOP button flashes in the following cases:
•When setup menu item 105 is set to ON, there is no
external reference signal input.
•The input external reference signal is different from
the signal specified by setup menu item 337.
4F FWD (fast forward) button
To fast forward the tape, press this button, turning it
on.
5PLAY button
To start playback, press this button, turning it on.
To operate in capstan override mode
Hold down this button, and turn the search dial.
For details of capstan override mode, see page 4-4.
6SERVO indicator
Lights when the drum servo and capstan servo are
locked.
7REW (rewind) button
To rewind the tape, press this button, turning it on.
9ALARM indicator and KEY INHI
indicator
ALARM indicator
This lights when a hardware error is detected on the
unit, and goes off when the error is resolved.
When this indicator is lit, an error message appears in
the time data/menu display section. If you are using
the HDSDI OUTPUT 3 (SUPER), SDI OUTPUT 3
(SUPER) or COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT 3
(SUPER) connector, then when the setting of F4
(CHARA) in function menu page 4 is ON, the error
message also appears on the monitor screen.
For details on error messages, refer to Section 1-24 in the
Maintenance Manual Volume 1.
KEY INHI (inhibit) indicator
This indicator lights when the KEY INHI switch on
the switch panel (see page 2-11) is set to ON.
2STANDBY button
3STOP button
4F FWD button
5PLAY button
6SERVO indicator
7REW button
1) Stop mode: The state in which the device currently the
subject of operation is stopped, and the STOP button is
lit.
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q; Editing control section
1DMC EDIT button
Use this button to memorize the playback speed varied
between –1 and +2 times normal speed, and carry out
automatic playback or automatic editing using the
memorized playback speed.
2MEMORY indicator
When memorizing the playback speed using the DMC
EDIT button, this indicator flashes as the playback
speed is captured to memory, and lights continuously
once the speed is captured.
3DELETE button
This deletes an existing edit point.
Hold down this button and press the STUNT IN,
STUNT OUT, PLAY IN, or PLAY OUT button which
is lit, indicating an existing edit point, to delete the
corresponding edit point. The button either goes off or
flashes. When the button flashes, it is necessary to set
the deleted edit point again.
To cancel the DMC mode, hold down the DMC EDIT
button and press the DELETE button.
4TRIM buttons
Use these buttons to trim an edit point to single-frame
precision.
Hold down the STUNT IN, STUNT OUT, PLAY IN,
or PLAY OUT button, and press one of these buttons.
The ‘+’ button advances the corresponding edit point
by one frame, and the ‘–’ button sets it back by one
frame.
Pressing one of these buttons while holding down the
PLAY button adjusts the tape speed by +8% or –8%
correspondingly. (Capstan override function)
5DMC playback control point setting buttons
PLAY IN button and PLAY OUT button
To set an on-air start or end point, hold down the
PLAY IN button or PLAY OUT button, and press the
ENTRY button.
After you have made the setting, pressing the PLAY
IN button or PLAY OUT button displays the on-air
start or end point set in time data display area 2.
STUNT IN button and STUNT OUT button
To set a speed variation start or end point, hold down
the STUNT IN button or STUNT OUT button, and
press the ENTRY button.
After you have made the setting, pressing the STUNT
IN button or STUNT OUT button displays the speed
variation start or end point set in time data display area
2.
ENTRY button
Use this for setting DMC playback control points and
so on.
•To set a speed variation start or end point: Hold
down the STUNT IN button or STUNT OUT button,
and press this button.
•To set an on-air start or end point: Hold down the
PLAY IN button or PLAY OUT button, and press
this button.
6CUE/PLAY (cue up/playback) button
After setting an on-air start point (PLAY IN point) or
an on-air end point (PLAY OUT point), pressing this
button cues up the tape to the on-air start point. The
button then starts flashing to indicate that the unit is
ready for DMC playback operation. To start DMC
playback, press the button again.
1DMC EDIT button
ENTRY
IN OUT
IN OUT
PLAY
DMC EDIT
LEARN CUE/PLAY
DELETE
MEMORY
STUNT
TRIM
2MEMORY indicator
3DELETE button
4TRIM buttons
5DMC playback control
point setting buttons
7LEARN button
6CUE/PLAY button
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7LEARN button
After setting a speed variation start point (STUNT IN
point) and a speed variation end point (STUNT OUT
point), pressing this button makes the tape start
running. You can then use the search dial to vary the
tape speed, which is automatically stored in memory.
After thus storing the tape speed variation in memory,
pressing this button starts an automatic playback
between the speed variation start and end points at the
stored speed.
qa Shot mark section
LIST GOOD SHOT MARK
REC/
ERASE
1LIST button
3MARK button
2REC/ERASE indicator
1LIST button
Use this button to read in and list shot marks.
2REC/ERASE indicator
This lights in the state in which writing, amending, and
deleting of shot marks is enabled and flashes while a
shot mark is actually being written, amended or
deleted.
3MARK button
Hold this button down for 2 seconds or more, to enable
writing, amending, and deleting of shot marks.
2-1-3 Switch Panel
To access the switch panel, open the lower control
panel.
On how to open the lower control panel, see the figure on
page 2-1.
ON OFF
KEY INHI
FRONTREAR
PANEL SEL
CONTROL PANEL
5KEY INHI switch
4PANEL SELECT switch
3CONTROL PANEL connector
2Memory card ejection button
1Memory card slot
6Memory stick slot