Sony VCR 3 869 574 121 User Manual

3-869-574-12(1)  
Digital  
Videocassette  
Player  
Operating Instructions  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual  
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.  
DSR-1600A/1600AP  
© 2005 Sony Corporation  
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For the customers in Taiwan only  
For the customers in the USA (DSR-1600A only)  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with  
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15  
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference when  
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation  
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause  
harmful interference in which case the user will be  
required to correct the interference at his own expense.  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not  
expressly approved in this manual could void your  
authority to operate this equipment.  
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.  
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 Europe (DSR-1600AP only)  
This product with the CE marking complies with both the  
EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive issued by  
the Commission of the European Community.  
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to  
the following European standards:  
• EN60065: Product Safety  
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference(Emission)  
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility(Immunity)  
This product is intended for use in the following  
Electromagnetic Environments:  
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3  
(urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex.  
TV studio)  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-  
7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 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.  
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Table of Contents  
High-Speed and Low-Speed Search—Quickly and  
Table of Contents  
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Overview  
Chapter  
1
Because the recording is digital, multi-generation dubbing  
can be performed with virtually no deterioration of quality.  
Features  
Wide track pitch  
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The DSR-1600A/1600AP is a / -inch digital video  
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The recording track pitch is 15 µm, fully 50 percent wider  
than the 10-µm track pitch of the DV format. Thanks to this  
feature, the DVCAM format sufficiently meets the  
reliability and precision requirements of professional  
editing.  
cassette player using the DVCAM digital recording  
format. It achieves stable, superb picture quality by  
digitally processing video signals separated into color  
difference signals and luminance signals (component  
method).  
The unit is equipped with a variety of functions needed for  
videocassette players used in professional digital video  
editing systems.  
The unit is also equipped with an i.LINK interface, thus  
enabling simple connection with a nonlinear editing*  
system supporting DV format.  
Futhermore, the unit is equipped with a full-fledged analog  
interface to support hybrid systems that combine  
conventional analog equipment with digital equipment.  
High-quality PCM digital audio  
PCM recording makes for a wide dynamic range and a  
high signal-to-noise ratio, thereby enhancing sound  
quality.  
There are two recording modes: 2-channel mode (48-kHz  
sampling and 16-bit quantization), which offers sound  
quality equivalent to the DAT (Digital Audio Tape)  
format, or 4-channel mode (32-kHz sampling and 12-bit  
quantization). Cassettes recorded in either mode can be  
played back on this unit.  
* Non-linear editing: This is an editing method that uses video and audio  
signals digitally encoded and recorded on a hard disk as digital data. When  
compared with conventional (linear) editing methods, non-linear editing  
offers vastly improved efficiency in editing operations, for example, by  
eliminating tape transport time.  
Playback compatibility with DV and  
DVCPRO formats  
The main features of the unit are described in the  
following.  
A DV cassette recorded on a DV format VCR (excluding  
the tapes recorded in LP mode) as well as a DVCPRO  
(25M) format recorded cassette can be played back on this  
unit.  
DVCAM Format  
Note  
DVCAM is based on the consumer DV format, which uses  
When playing back a tape recorded in DVCPRO (25M)  
format, the i.LINK output (see “Digital interfaces” on  
page 7) of this unit is subjected to muting. Furthermore, it  
is not possible to play back the cue-audio track of the tape.  
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the 4:1:1 component digital format, and provides a / -inch  
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digital recording format for professional use.  
High picture quality, high stability  
Video signals are separated into color difference signals  
and luminance signals, which are encoded and compressed  
to one-fifth size before being recorded to ensure stable and  
superb picture quality.  
Features  
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Support for three cassette sizes  
Playback control using search dial  
There are two sizes of DVCAM cassette: standard and  
mini. You can use either size with this unit.  
The unit also accepts L and M sizes of DVCPRO cassette.  
• When a cassette is inserted, the reel mechanism of the  
unit automatically adjusts to the size of the inserted  
cassette.  
The search dial on the front panel of the unit allows you to  
carry out playback operation in jog or shuttle mode  
without requiring an external editing control unit or remote  
control unit to be connected to the unit.  
High-speed search function  
• The capacity of a standard cassette is 184 minutes of  
playback, and that of a mini cassette is 40 minutes.  
You can carry out color picture searches during fast  
forward and rewind at speeds up to 85 times normal speed.  
When remote-controlling this unit in shuttle mode from an  
editing control unit or a remote control unit, you can search  
at any speed in the range 0 (still) to 60 times normal speed  
in both directions. You can also search frame-by-frame in  
jog mode.  
A Wealth of Interfaces  
Digital interfaces  
i.LINK (DV)*: The unit can output digital video and audio  
At search speeds up to 10 times normal speed in both  
directions, you can also hear playback audio.  
signals in DV format.  
*
i.LINK and are trademarks and indicate that this product is in  
agreement with IEEE1394-1995 specifications and their revisions.  
SDI (serial digital interface)/AES/EBU (optional  
DSBK-1601 SDI/AES/EBU Output Board): When  
the unit is fitted with the optional DSBK-1601 board,  
it can output D1 (component)-format digital video and  
audio signals and also AES/EBU-format digital audio  
signals.  
Digital slow-motion playback  
Using the frame memory function, the unit can show  
noise-free slow-motion playback at speeds ranging from 0  
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to / times normal speed in both directions.  
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Digital jog sound function  
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When searching at speeds in the range +1 to + / * or  
30  
Analog interfaces  
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/ to 1 times normal speed, the digital jog sound  
30  
The unit also comes with analog interfaces enabling it to be  
connected to analog video and audio equipment.  
Analog video: Output connectors for component,  
composite, and S-video signals are provided.  
function is enabled. The audio signal is saved in temporary  
memory, and replayed according to the search speed. This  
allows searching on the sound track.  
Analog audio: Four output channels are provided.  
* The positive direction refers to forward movement of the tape, and the  
negative direction to reverse movement.  
Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing  
Video process control  
The unit provides an abundance of functions that enhance  
editing efficiency and precision.  
For analog video output and SDI-format video output, you  
can adjust the video output level, chroma signal output  
level, setup level (for DSR-1600A), black level (for DSR-  
1600AP), and chroma phase.  
Internal time code reader  
An internal time code reader enables time code compliant  
with SMPTE (for DSR-1600A)/EBU (DSR-1600AP)  
format to be played back. This allows editing to single  
frame precision.  
Outputting time code (LTC) to an external device is also  
possible using the TIME CODE OUT connector.  
The unit is also compatible with VITC.  
Other Features  
Function to make a convenient  
presentation tool of this unit  
“Repeat playback” function  
The unit can perform automatic cyclical playback between  
two selected points on the tape.  
Remote control  
The unit can be operated by remote control from an editing  
control unit that supports the RS-422A interface or from an  
optional SIRCS*-compatible remote control unit such as  
the DSRM-10.  
“Power-on playback” function (in repeat  
playback mode)  
You can choose a menu setting so that powering on the  
unit makes it immediately start playback.  
* SIRCS (Sony Integrated Remote Control System): A command protocol  
to remote control Sony professional videocassette recorders/players.  
Features  
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Menu system for functionality and  
operation settings  
The unit provides a menu system to make its various  
functions easier to use and set up its operation conditions.  
Superimposition function  
Time code values, operation mode indications, error  
messages, and other text data can be superimposed and  
output in analog composite video signals.  
Easy maintenance functions  
Self-diagnostic/alarm function: This function  
automatically detects setup and connection errors,  
operation faults, and other problems. It also displays a  
description of the problem, its cause, and the  
recommended response on the video monitor screen or  
time counter display.  
Digital hours meter: The digital hours meter functions  
include four kinds of tally operations for operating  
hours, head drum usage hours, tape transport hours,  
and tape threading/unthreading times. The tally results  
can be viewed on the video monitor or the time counter  
display.  
Compatible with wide-screen aspect ratio  
(16:9)  
The unit can play back aspect ratio information. When  
video accompanied by wide-screen aspect ratio  
information is played back, the unit can output the video  
signal also containing the aspect ratio information.  
Rack mountable  
When you use an optional rack mount kit, you can mount  
this unit onto an EIA-standard 19-inch rack (height = 4  
units).  
Optional Accessories  
DSBK-1601 SDI/AES/EBU Output Board  
When installed in the unit, this optional board enables  
digital video and audio signals in the D1 format and also  
AES/EBU-format digital audio signals to be output from  
the unit to digital Betacam VCRs or other equipment.  
RMM-131/1 Rack Mount Kit  
This kit can be used to mount the unit onto an EIA-  
standard 19-inch rack.  
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Location and Function of Parts  
Front Panel  
a POWER switch  
b Audio level meters  
d Cassette compartment  
c PB FS display  
POWER  
OVER  
OVER  
OVER  
OVER  
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
0
-1  
-2  
1
0
-1  
-2  
2
0
-1  
-2  
3
0
-1  
-2  
4
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
PB FS  
48k44.1k32k  
-60  
-60  
-60  
-60  
A
B
MARK  
A Menu control panel (inside of  
E Remote control  
setting section  
D Search control section  
g CONTROL S connector  
f HEADPHONES connector  
C Display section (see page 12)  
e PHONE LEVEL control knob  
B Tape transport control section (see page 11)  
a POWER switch  
d Cassette compartment  
Accepts DVCAM, DV and DVCPRO (25M)  
videocassettes.  
Press the “ ” side to power the unit on. When the unit is  
powered on, the display windows in the front panel lights.  
To power the unit off, press the “ ” side of the switch.  
For details of usable cassettes, see page 19.  
b Audio level meters  
These show the audio levels of channels 1 to 4 during  
e PHONE LEVEL control knob  
playback.  
Controls the volume of the headphones connected to the  
HEADPHONES connector.  
c PB FS (playback audio sampling frequency)  
display  
Indicates the sampling frequency (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 32  
f HEADPHONES connector (stereo phone jack)  
Connect stereo headphones for headphone monitoring  
during playback.  
kHz) at which audio is recorded on tape.  
The audio signal you want to monitor can be selected with  
the MONITOR SELECT switches on the menu control  
panel.  
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g CONTROL S connector (stereo minijack)  
Connect a SIRCS-compatible remote control unit such as  
the DSRM-10.  
A Menu control panel  
The menu control panel is located on the inside of the door  
at the lower front of the unit. Pull the top of the door to  
open it.  
a MONITOR SELECT switches  
b MENU button  
c COUNTER SEL button  
d RESET (NO) button  
MIX  
A
B
e SET (YES) button  
MARK  
f
buttons  
g SC PHASE control  
h SYNC PHASE control  
a MONITOR SELECT switches  
Switch setting  
Selected channel and output  
format  
Use these switches to select the channels for audio output  
via the AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector on the rear  
panel and the HEADPHONES connector on the front  
panel.  
Use the left switch to select the basic channel setting, then  
use the right switch to select the output format (monaural,  
stereo, or mix).  
Left  
switch  
Right  
switch  
HEADPHONES AUDIO  
connector  
MONITOROUT  
connector  
Channel 1 only Channel 1 only  
(monaural) (monaural)  
CH-  
1/3  
CH-  
2/4  
MIX  
Channels 1 and Channels 1 and  
2 (stereo) 2 (mix)  
The following table lists the correspondence of left/right  
switch settings and channel/output format selections.  
CH-  
1/3  
CH-  
2/4  
CH-  
1/2  
CH-  
3/4  
MIX  
Channel 2 only Channel 2 only  
(monaural) (monaural)  
CH-  
1/3  
CH-  
2/4  
MIX  
Channel 3 only Channel 3 only  
(monaural) (monaural)  
CH-  
1/3  
CH-  
2/4  
MIX  
Channels 3 and Channels 3 and  
4 (stereo) 4 (mix)  
CH-  
1/3  
CH-  
2/4  
CH-  
1/2  
CH-  
3/4  
MIX  
Channel 4 only Channel 4 only  
(monaural) (monaural)  
CH-  
1/3  
CH-  
2/4  
MIX  
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b MENU button  
• send a negative response to the prompts issued by the  
unit.  
Press this button to display the menu on the monitor screen  
and the time counter display. Press it again to return from  
the menu display to the usual display.  
e SET (YES) button  
Press this button to:  
On how to use the menu, see Chapter 4 “Menu Settings  
(page 35).”  
• save new menu settings to the memory of the unit,  
• confirm the start and end point settings for repeat  
playback, or  
c COUNTER SEL (selection) button  
• send a positive response to the prompts issued by the  
unit.  
Selects the type of time data to be shown in the time  
counter display. Each press of this button cycles through  
three indicator display options: COUNTER (CNT: count  
value of the time counter), TC (time code), and U-BIT  
(user bits).  
f Arrow (JjK k) buttons  
Use these buttons to move around the menu items, and also  
to specify and check the repeat playback section.  
Note  
g SC (subcarrier) PHASE control  
When the REMOTE button in the remote control setting  
section is lit, the COUNTER SEL button does not operate.  
In this case, make the time data selection via the remote  
equipment that is connected to the REMOTE connector on  
the rear panel.  
Turn this control to accurately adjust the subcarrier phase  
of the composite video output signal of the unit with  
respect to the reference video signal. Use a cross-point  
(Phillips) screwdriver to turn it.  
h SYNC (synchronization) PHASE control  
Turn this control to accurately adjust the synchronization  
phase of the output video signal of the unit with respect to  
the reference video signal. Use a cross-point (Phillips)  
screwdriver to turn it.  
d RESET (NO) button  
Press this button to:  
• reset menu settings,  
• reset the time count (COUNTER) shown in the time  
counter display to zero, or  
B Tape transport control section  
a EJECT button  
b REW button  
e STOP button  
d F FWD button  
c PLAY button  
a EJECT button  
When you press this button, it lights and the cassette is  
c PLAY button  
When you press this button, it lights and playback begins.  
automatically ejected after a few seconds.  
d F FWD (fast forward) button  
b REW (rewind) button  
When you press this button, it lights and the tape is fast  
forwarded (maximum 85 times normal speed). You can  
monitor the playback picture during the fast forward.  
When you press this button, it lights and the tape starts  
rewinding (maximum 85 times normal speed). You can  
monitor the playback picture during the rewind.  
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e STOP button  
Note  
Press this button to stop the current tape transport  
operation.  
No tape transport control buttons other than the EJECT  
and STOP buttons will work while the REMOTE button in  
the remote control setting section is lit. This can be  
changed with the LOCAL ENABLE menu item (see page  
38).  
C Display section  
a Playback format indicators  
b ClipLink indicator  
c VITC indicator  
d Time data type indicators  
e Time counter display  
h CHANNEL CONDITION indicators  
g SERVO indicator  
f Cassette memory indicator  
i REPEAT indicator  
j Tape end alarm indicator  
k SHUTTLE/JOG indicators  
a Playback format indicators  
DVCAM: This lights when a tape recorded in DVCAM  
format is played back.  
When a tape recorded in DVCPRO (25M) format or any  
other format than those mentioned above is played back,  
none of the above indicators lights.  
DV: This lights when a tape recorded in consumer DV  
format is played back.  
LP: This lights when a tape recorded in LP mode is played  
back.  
Note  
A tape recorded in LP mode cannot be played back  
correctly. When a tape recorded in LP mode is played  
back, “DV LP” flashes and audio is muted.  
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b ClipLink indicator  
Lights when a cassette is loaded on which ClipLink log  
data is stored in the cassette memory.  
mode using the search dial, the JOG indicator lights. When  
the search dial is turned clockwise causing playback to  
take place in the forward direction, the G indicator lights.  
When the search dial is turned counterclockwise causing  
playback to take place in the reverse direction, the g  
indicator lights. When the tape is stopped, the s indicator  
lights.  
c VITC indicator  
Lights when VITC is being read regardless of the data  
shown in the time counter display.  
d Time data type indicators  
For more information about the search dial, see “Search  
dial” in the next section.  
One of the three indicators (COUNTER, U-BIT, and TC)  
lights to indicate the type of time data currently shown in  
the time counter display.  
COUNTER: Count value of the time counter  
U-BIT: User bit data  
D Search control section  
TC: SMPTE time code (for DSR-1600A) or EBU time  
code (for DSR-1600AP)  
e Time counter display  
Indicates the count value of the time counter, time code,  
VITC, or user bit data depending on the settings of the  
COUNTER SEL button on the menu control panel and the  
TC SELECT menu item (see page 41).  
Also used to display error messages and setup menu data.  
f Cassette memory indicator  
Lights when a cassette provided with a memory chip  
(“cassette memory”) is loaded.  
b Search dial  
g SERVO indicator  
a SEARCH button  
This indicator lights when the drum servo and capstan  
servo are locked*.  
a SEARCH button  
* Servo lock: This refers to the synchronization of the phase of the drum  
rotation and the reference signal for the tape transport position, so that the  
video heads can trace the same pattern on the tape for playback and  
recording.  
To use the search dial for playback in shuttle or jog mode,  
press this button, turning it on. Pressing the dial toggles  
between shuttle and jog modes. In shuttle mode, the  
SHUTTLE indicator in the display section lights, and in  
jog mode, the JOG indicator in the display section lights.  
h CHANNEL CONDITION indicators  
These three-color indicators show the state of the playback  
signal.  
Green: The state of the playback signal is good.  
Yellow: The playback signal is somewhat deteriorated, but  
playback is possible.  
Red: The playback signal is deteriorated. When the red  
indicator remains on, head cleaning or an internal  
inspection is necessary.  
b Search dial  
Turn this to carry out playback in the modes shown in the  
following table. Turning the dial clockwise lights the G  
indicator in the display section and plays back in the  
forward direction. Turning the dial counterclockwise  
lights the g indicator in the display section and plays back  
in the reverse direction. When the tape is stopped, the s  
indicator in the display section lights.  
Pressing this dial toggles playback between shuttle mode  
and jog mode. When playing back in shuttle mode, the  
SHUTTLE indicator in the display section lights, and  
i REPEAT indicator  
This indicator lights when the REPEAT MODE menu item  
(see page 38) is set to ON.  
when playing back in jog mode, the JOG indicator lights.  
j Tape end alarm indicator  
Starts flashing when the remaining capacity of the tape is  
for about 2 minutes.  
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You can carry out noiseless playback in the range of  
times normal speed.  
/
2
k SHUTTLE/JOG indicators  
When searching in shuttle mode using the search dial, the  
SHUTTLE indicator lights, and when searching in jog  
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Playback modes using the search dial  
Playback mode Operation and functions  
b 9PIN button  
When carrying out remote control between this unit and  
the unit connected to the REMOTE connector, press this  
button, turning it on.  
Shuttle  
Press the SEARCH button or the search  
dial so that the SHUTTLE indicator in  
the display section lights, then turn the  
search dial.  
c i.LINK button  
When carrying out remote control between this unit and  
the unit connected to the DV IN/OUT connector, press  
this button, turning it on.  
Playback is carried out at a speed  
determined by the position of the search  
dial. The maximum shuttle mode  
playback speed can be changed with the  
SHUTTLE menu item (see page 39).  
Jog  
Press the SEARCH button or the search  
dial so that the JOG indicator in the  
display section 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 is up to 1 times normal speed by  
factory default.  
The search dial has no detents.  
You can use the SEARCH ENABLE menu item (see page  
39) to select either of the following as the operation to be  
performed to put the unit into search mode (shuttle or jog).  
• Either press the SEARCH button or turn the search dial  
(factory default setting).  
• Press the SEARCH button.  
E Remote control setting section  
a REMOTE button  
b 9PIN button  
c i.LINK button  
Note  
When you edit using the DV IN/OUT connector, with  
video and audio signal input set to “i.LINK” and remote  
control set to “9PIN”, the locations where edit points are  
actually set may not be the same as the specified locations.  
When you set video and audio signal input to “i.LINK”, set  
remote control to “i.LINK” as well.  
a REMOTE button  
When remote-controlling this unit from the unit connected  
to the REMOTE connector (page 18) or DV IN/OUT  
connector (page 17), press this button, turning it on.  
When reverting to local mode to use the buttons in the tape  
transport control section, press this button again, turning it  
off.  
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Rear Panel  
A Analog video signal output section (see page 16)  
B Digital signal output section (see page 17)  
SDI OUT  
AUDIO OUT(AES/EBU)  
CH-1/2  
CH-3/4  
DV IN/OUT  
1
2
ANALOG VIDEO  
REF. VIDEO  
TIME  
AUDIO OUT  
CH-1  
MONITOR  
OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO S VIDEO  
CODE  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
1
2
Y
CH-2  
CH-3  
CH-4  
REMOTE  
VIDEO CONTROL  
B-Y  
R-Y  
(SUPER)  
~AC IN  
AC IN connector  
D External device connectors (see page 18)  
C Analog audio signal output section (see page 17)  
AC IN connector  
Use the supplied power cord to connect this to an AC  
outlet.  
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A Analog video signal output section  
ANALOG VIDEO  
REF. VIDEO  
TIME  
CODE  
VIDEO  
OUT  
S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
1
2
Y
a REF. VIDEO IN/OUT  
B-Y  
R-Y  
connectors  
(SUPER)  
e TIME CODE OUT connector  
d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y/RY/BY  
connectors  
c S VIDEO OUT connector  
b VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 (SUPER) connectors  
a REF. (reference) VIDEO IN/OUT connectors  
(BNC type)  
d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y/RY/BY  
connectors (BNC type)  
These connectors output analog component video signals  
Input a reference video signal. The IN connector block has  
a built-in automatic 75 termination switch. When a  
signal is input to the upper REF. VIDEO IN connector  
with no bridging (loop-through) connection made, the  
connector is terminated with an impedance of 75 Ω  
automatically. To connect the reference video signal input  
to the upper REF. VIDEO IN connector also to other  
equipment, use the lower REF. VIDEO IN connector  
(Y/RY/BY).  
e TIME CODE OUT connector (BNC type)  
Outputs the playback time code.  
(marked  
). When the lower REF. VIDEO IN connector  
is used, the built-in 75 termination switch turns off  
automatically.  
The REF. VIDEO OUT connector outputs a reference  
video signal.  
b VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 (SUPER) connectors (BNC  
type)  
These connectors output analog composite video signals.  
When the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 40) is  
set to ON (factory default setting), connector 2 (SUPER)  
outputs a signal with superimposed text information.  
c S VIDEO OUT connector (4-pin)  
This connector outputs an S-video signal with separated Y  
(luminance) and C (chroma: 3.58 MHz for DSR-1600A or  
4.43 MHz for DSR-1600AP) components.  
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B Digital signal output section (optional DSBK-1601 board required)  
DV IN/OUT  
a
DV IN/OUT connector  
SDI OUT  
AUDIO OUT(AES/EBU)  
CH-3/4  
2
CH-1/2  
1
3 AUDIO OUT (AES/EBU)  
connectors  
2 SDI OUT connectors  
a
DV IN/OUT connector (6-pin IEEE-1394)  
• When you connect this unit to another device with a 6-  
pin DV connector, make the connection to the 6-pin DV  
connector on the other device before making the  
connection to this unit.  
This i.LINK-compatible connector outputs digital video  
and audio signals in DV format.  
Note  
1
1
• When searching at speeds in the range + / to + / or  
b SDI (Serial Digital Interface) OUT connectors  
(BNC type) (optional DSBK-1601 SDI/AES/EBU  
Output Board required)  
Output SDI-format digital video and audio signals. The  
same signals are output from both connectors.  
2
30  
1
1
/ to / times normal speed, the audio signal output  
2
30  
from this connector and monitored on external  
equipment may sound differently from the audio signal  
played back on this unit.  
• When you connect this unit to another device with a 6-  
pin DV connector, always power the other device off and  
unplug its power cord from the power output before  
connecting or disconnecting the i.LINK cable (DV  
cable). If you connect or disconnect the cable with the  
power cord still plugged in, power from the DV  
connector may flow into this unit, possibly damaging  
this unit.  
c AUDIO OUT (AES/EBU) connectors (BNC type)  
(optional DSBK-1601 SDI/AES/EBU Output  
Board required)  
These connectors output digital audio signals in AES/EBU  
format. The left connector (CH-1/2) is for audio channels  
1 and 2, and the right connector (CH-3/4) is for audio  
channels 3 and 4.  
C Analog audio signal output section  
MONITOR  
OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO  
CH-1  
CH-2  
CH-3  
CH-4  
b AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector  
a AUDIO OUT CH-1 to CH-4 connectors  
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a AUDIO OUT CH-1 (channel 1) to CH-4 connectors  
(XLR 3-pin, male)  
These connectors output channel-1 to channel-4 analog  
audio signals, respectively.  
It is possible to use the AUDIO OUT CH-3 and AUDIO  
OUT CH-4 connectors for audio monitor output for  
channels 1 and 2, respectively (use the OUTPUT CH3/4  
menu item (see page 43).  
b AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector (RCA phono  
jack)  
This connector outputs audio signals for monitoring. The  
audio signals to be output from this connector can be  
selected with the MONITOR SELECT switches on the  
menu control panel.  
D External device connectors  
VIDEO CONTROL  
REMOTE  
b REMOTE connector  
a VIDEO CONTROL connector  
a VIDEO CONTROL connector (D-sub 15-pin)  
For remote control of the internal digital video processor,  
connect an optional remote control unit to this connector.  
b REMOTE connector (D-sub 9-pin)  
Use the optional 9-pin remote cable to connect an editing  
controller that supports this unit, or a VCR that supports  
editing with two units (DSR-2000A/2000AP, etc.), to  
connect those devices to this unit for remote control.  
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Playback  
Chapter  
2
Playback  
This section describes the necessary settings and operations to perform playback  
on this unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the  
unit as part of an editing system, for dubbing, or as a stand-alone player VCR.  
For the necessary connections and settings not covered in this section, see  
Usable Cassettes  
This unit can use the DVCAM cassettes listed below.  
Model name  
Size  
PDV-34*/64*/94*/124*/184*  
PDVM-12*/22*/32*/40*  
Standard size  
Mini size  
The * in each model name is actually “ME” (indicating that a cassette memory  
is contained), or “N” (indicating that no cassette memory is contained).  
The numbers in each model name indicate the maximum playback time (in  
minutes) for each model. For example, the PDV-184ME has a maximum  
playback time of 184 minutes.  
Other usable cassettes  
Large- and medium-size DVCPRO (25M) cassettes can also be played back on  
this unit.  
Notes  
• If you insert an incorrect type of cassette, it will be automatically ejected.  
• Although this unit can use DV series consumer cassettes, video or audio noise  
may occur on some tapes.  
For reliable playback, editing, recording, and storage, use DVCAM cassettes.  
• See the note in page 12.  
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DVCAM cassettes  
The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassettes.  
REC/SAVE switch  
Set to SAVE to prohibit recording on the tape.  
Mini size  
Standard size  
Cassette memory  
Notes on using cassettes  
• Before storing the cassette for a long period of time, rewind the tape to the  
beginning and be sure to put the cassette in its storage case, preferably on end  
instead of flat on its side.  
Storing a cassette in any other condition (not rewound, out of its case, etc.)  
may cause the video and audio contents to become damaged over time.  
• If the cassette memory connector (contact point) becomes dirty, connection  
problems may occur, causing a loss of functions. Remove away any dust or  
dirt from this area before using the cassette.  
• If the cassette is dropped on the floor or otherwise receives a hard impact, the  
tape may become slackened and may not play back correctly.  
For information about how to check the tape for slack, see the next section.  
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. Insert the cassette into  
the cassette compartment, and after about 10 seconds take it out.  
Paper clip, etc.  
Reel  
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Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes  
Inserting a cassette  
This unit accepts three sizes of cassette: L (standard size), M (medium size:  
DVCPRO) and S (mini size). When inserting a cassette in the unit, make sure  
its tape window faces upward as shown in the following figure.  
Outer guides  
Mini size (Insert the cassette into the  
middle of the cassette compartment.)  
Standard size  
Tape window facing upward  
Inner guides  
Medium size (Align the cassette with  
the outer guides, then slide it in over  
the inner guides.)  
Tape window facing upward  
No double insertion of cassettes  
When you insert a cassette, the orange lock-out plate appears in the cassette  
compartment to prevent double insertion.  
Ejecting a cassette  
Press the EJECT button.  
OVER  
OVER  
OVER  
OVER  
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
0
-1  
-2  
1
0
-1  
-2  
2
0
-1  
-2  
3
0
-1  
-2  
4
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-60  
-60  
-60  
-60  
PB FS  
48k44.1k32k  
EJECT button  
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Settings for Playback  
Video monitor  
2
Player (DSR-1600A/1600AP)  
OVER  
OVER  
OVER  
OVER  
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
0
-1  
-2  
1
0
-1  
-2  
2
0
-1  
-2  
3
0
-1  
-2  
4
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
PB FS  
48k44.1k32k  
1
-60  
-60  
-60  
-60  
1 Power on this unit by pressing on the side of the POWER switch.  
2 Power on the video monitor and set its switches as shown below.  
Switch  
Setting  
75 termination switch  
Input switch  
ON (or attach a 75 terminator.)  
Set according to the type of input signal from this  
unit.  
Playback Procedure  
1
OVER  
OVER  
OVER  
OVER  
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
0
-1  
-2  
1
0
-1  
-2  
2
-1  
-2  
3
0
-1  
-2  
4
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-60  
-60  
-60  
-60  
PB FS  
48k44.1k32k  
REMOTE button  
2
Note  
When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the  
REMOTE connector (see page 18) on this unit, press the REMOTE button to  
turn it on. When not, turn the button off.  
1 Insert a cassette.  
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For details of cassette insertion see page 21, and for usable cassette types  
The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit. The STOP button will  
light, and a few seconds later a still image will appear on the monitor screen.  
2 Press the PLAY button.  
This starts the playback operation. When the tape is played back all the way  
to the end, the unit automatically rewinds it and then stops.  
If the following indicators light when a cassette is loaded  
Indicator  
It means:  
Cassette memory indicator The loaded cassette contains a cassette memory.  
ClipLink indicator  
There is ClipLink log data stored in the cassette  
memory on the loaded cassette.  
To perform the following operations  
Operation  
Do this:  
Stop playback.  
Press the STOP button.  
The unit enters stop mode, and will automatically  
switch to standby off mode after the time set with the  
STOP TIMER menu item (see page 41).  
Adjust the audio playback Use the audio level control on the monitor.  
level.  
Play back in shuttle mode Press the SEARCH button or search dial to light the  
while monitoring the video. SHUTTLE indicator in the display section, then rotate  
the search dial.  
Playback is carried out at the speed determined by  
the angular position of the search dial.  
The maximum speed for shuttle playback can be  
changed using the SHUTTLE menu item (see page  
39).  
Play back in jog mode while Press the SEARCH button or search dial to light the  
monitoring the video.  
JOG indicator in the display section, then rotate the  
search dial.  
Playback is carried out at the speed according to the  
speed of the search dial rotation. The playback  
speed range is 1 times normal speed by factory  
default.  
The search dial has no detents.  
Inhibit the unit from  
Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 40)  
outputting text information to OFF.  
(time data, operation mode  
indications, etc.) to the  
video monitor.  
Remove the cassette.  
Press the EJECT button.  
If a CNT value is shown on the time counter display,  
the CNT value is reset.  
Disable the automatic  
rewind function.  
Set the AUTO REW menu item (see page 39) to  
DISABLE.  
Change the time period  
before the unit switches  
from stop mode to standby  
off mode.  
Change the setting of the STOP TIMER menu item  
Playback  
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Repeat Playback—Automatic Cyclical Playback  
Proceed as follows to perform automatic cyclical playback of recording (repeat  
playback) between selected start and end points.  
1 Set the desired repeat start and end points using the REPEAT FUNCTION  
menu item (see page 38).  
You can set points A and B as start and end points by following the  
procedure described in the next section.  
2 Set the REPEAT MODE menu item (see page 38) to ON.  
The REPEAT indicator lights.  
3 Press the SET (YES) button to save the new setting and close the menu.  
4 Press the PLAY button.  
The unit repeats playback between the repeat start and end points set in step  
1.  
Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback  
You can set the repeat playback start point (point A) and end point (point B) by  
using the current tape position or inputting time code values.  
To perform repeat playback after setting points A and B, press the PLAY button  
when the REMOTE button is off. When the DSRM-10 Remote Control Unit is  
connected to the CONTROL S connector on the front panel, you can also start  
repeat playback by pressing its PLAY button with the REMOTE button of this  
unit off.  
Setting the current tape position as point A or B  
Proceed as follows to set the current tape position as point A or B for repeat  
playback.  
Buttons used for  
setting the current  
tape position as  
point A  
A
B
MARK  
Buttons used for setting the  
current tape position as point B  
In the following explanation of how to set points A and B for repeat  
playback, these three buttons are referred to as the KA button,  
Bk button, and SET (YES)  
button, respectively.  
MARK  
While holding down the SET (YES) MARK button on the menu control panel,  
press the KA or Bk button. The time code value of the current tape  
position is set as point A or B, and a message “A set” or “B set” is displayed for  
0.5 second in the time counter display.  
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Once set, the point A or B time code value is held in the non-volatile memory  
of the unit until changed. It is not lost when the unit is powered off.  
Note  
When setting point A or B, you can only use a time code value. Even when  
COUNTER is selected with the COUNTER SEL button, you cannot use a CNT  
value to set point A or B.  
To check the point A or B time code value  
Press the KA or Bk button on the menu control panel. While the button is  
held down, the point A or B time code value is displayed on the monitor and in  
the time counter display.  
If you hold down the KA and Bk buttons simultaneously, the value shown  
is the point B time code value minus the point A time code value. If the point A  
time code value is greater than the point B time code value, a minus sign () is  
shown before the value.  
Inputting time code values for points A and B  
Using the following procedure, you can modify the time code value for point A  
or B.  
1,15  
8,11 12 2,3,4,6,10,11  
A
B
MARK  
5,7,9,12 13  
1 Press the MENU button.  
The following menu display appears.  
SYSTEM MENU  
SETUP MENU  
Setup menu  
Time counter display  
HOURS METER  
Monitor screen  
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2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the Bk button.  
The display changes as follows.  
SETUP MENU  
Operational  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
DISPLAY CONTROL  
Time counter display  
TIME CODE  
SETUP BANK OPERATION  
MENU GRADE  
:BASIC  
Monitor screen  
3 With “OPERATIONAL FUNCTION” selected, press the Bk button.  
The display changes as follows.  
SETUP MENU  
>REP FUNC  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
REPEAT FUNCTION  
Time counter display  
LOCAL ENABLE :STP&EJ  
Monitor screen  
4 With “REPEAT FUNCTION” selected, press the Bk button.  
The contents of the REPEAT FUNCTION menu item are displayed.  
SETUP MENU  
>> REPEAT MD  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
REPEAT FUNCTION  
Time counter display  
:OFF  
REPEAT MODE  
REPEAT TOP  
REPEAT END  
A PRESET  
:
T.TOP  
V.END  
:
B PRESET  
Monitor screen  
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5 Press the j button to select “REPEAT TOP.”  
SETUP MENU  
>> REP TOP  
Time counter display  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
REPEAT FUNCTION  
REPEAT MODE  
REPEAT TOP  
REPEAT END  
A PRESET  
:OFF  
:T.TOP  
:V.END  
B PRESET  
Monitor screen  
6 Press the Bk button.  
The display changes as follows.  
SETUP MENU  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
REPEAT FUNCTION  
>>> Tape top  
Time counter display  
:T.TOP  
REPEAT TOP  
* TAPE TOP  
A POINT  
:V.END  
Monitor screen  
7 Press the j button to select “A POINT.”  
SETUP MENU  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
REPEAT FUNCTION  
>>> A point  
Time counter display  
REPEAT TOP  
:T.TOP  
* TAPE TOP :V.END  
A POINT  
Monitor screen  
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8 Press the KA button.  
The display changes as follows.  
SETUP MENU  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
REPEAT FUNCTION  
>> REP TOP  
Time counter display  
:OFF  
.
REPEAT MODE  
REPEAT TOP  
REPEAT END  
A PRESET  
A
:
V.END  
B PRESET  
Monitor screen  
9 Press the j button to select “A PRESET.”  
SETUP MENU  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
REPEAT FUNCTION  
>> A preset  
Time counter display  
:OFF  
.
REPEAT MODE  
REPEAT TOP  
REPEAT END  
A PRESET  
A
:
V.END  
B PRESET  
Monitor screen  
10Press the Bk button.  
The A PRESET MODE screen appears. The time code value of the current  
point A is displayed below the screen title.  
A PRESET MODE  
A
00:00:00:00  
INC/DEC : ( )( )KEY  
SHIFT : ( )( )KEY  
CLEAR : RESET KEY  
DATA SAVE :  
SET KEY  
TO MENU : MENU KEY  
Monitor screen  
11Use the KA or Bk button to select the digit in the time code value  
display that you want to change.  
Each press of the button causes the digit to the left or right to begin flashing.  
Holding the button down moves the flashing digit continuously. If you want  
to clear the time code value, press the RESET (NO) button. The value is  
cleared to 00:00:00:00, and the leftmost digit begins flashing.  
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12Press the J or j button to increment or decrement the value of the flashing  
digit.  
Each press of the button increments or decrements the value. Holding the  
button down increments or decrements the value continuously. To change  
other digits, return to step 11.  
13Press the SET (YES) MARK button to confirm the defined value.  
The message “NOW SAVING...” is displayed on the monitor screen and  
“Saving...” is shown in the time counter display while the new setting is  
being saved in memory.  
Caution  
The new setting may be lost if you power off the unit during the saving  
operation. Wait until the saving operation is completed before powering off  
the unit.  
If you want to discard the changed value  
Press the MENU button instead of pressing the SET (YES) MARK button  
to return to the menu display, then press the MENU button again to end the  
menu operation without saving the changed value into memory.  
After the saving operation is completed, the monitor screen and time  
counter display return to the REPEAT FUNCTION setting display as  
shown in step 9.  
14To set point B, refer to steps 5 to 13. (Select “REPEAT END” in step 5, “B  
POINT” in step 7, and “B PRESET” in step 9.)  
15Press the MENU button to close the menu.  
Cuing Up to Any Desired Position Set as Point A or B  
You can set any desired tape position as point A or B and cue up to the set point  
when required. To cue up to point A or B, holding down the KA or Bk  
button on the menu control panel, press the REW button in the tape transport  
control section.  
For the methods of setting points A and B, see “Setting Points A and B for  
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Convenient Functions  
for Editing Operation  
Chapter  
3
Use the DISPLAY CONTROL menu items (see page 40)  
to select the information displayed and the character type  
and position of the indications.  
Displaying Time Data and  
Other Text Information  
Monitor screen contents  
The contents of the monitor screen are shown below.  
This unit allows time data and operation mode indications  
to be displayed on the monitor screen.  
Time data can also be displayed in the time counter display  
on the unit.  
A Time data type  
Time data  
Displaying Time Data and Operation  
Mode Indications  
B Drop frame indication  
a)  
for time code reader  
The unit is provided with the following functions related to  
time data.  
• Display and reset CNT value  
• Display and play back SMPTE/EBU time code and user  
bit data  
C VITC field  
indication  
.
:
T C R  
0 0  
:
0 4  
4 7  
0 7  
*
• Display and play back VITC  
P L A Y  
L O C K  
The unit can output the time code read from the tape as an  
analog (LTC) signal while in normal-speed playback  
mode.  
D DSR-1600A/1600AP operation mode  
a) This character (.) can appear on the DSR-1600A only. The  
character to appear in this column is always a colon ( : ) on the  
DSR-1600AP.  
Note  
The unit outputs no signal from the TIME CODE OUT  
connector unless it is in normal-speed playback mode.  
To view time data and operation mode  
indications on the monitor screen  
Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 40) to  
ON (factory default setting).  
The time data and the indication of the current operation  
mode are superimposed on the video signal that is being  
output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, and  
can be viewed on the monitor screen.  
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A Time data type  
D DSR-1600A/1600AP operation mode  
The following time data type indications are displayed.  
Display  
Operation mode  
Indication  
CNT  
Description  
CASSETTE OUT  
THREADING  
UNTHREADING  
STANDBY OFF  
T. RELEASE  
STOP  
Cassette is not loaded.  
Tape loading  
Count value of the time counter  
TCR  
Time code data from time code reader  
(factory default setting)  
Tape unloading  
Standby off mode  
UBR  
User bit data from time code reader  
Tape tension released  
Stop mode  
a)  
TCR.  
Time code data from VITC reader  
a)  
UBR.  
User bit data from VITC reader  
F. FWD  
Fast forward mode  
b)  
Time code data from time code reader. The  
asterisk indicates an interpolation by the time  
code reader to make up for the time code  
data not correctly read from the tape.  
T*R  
REW  
Rewind mode  
PREROLL  
PLAY  
Preroll mode  
Playback mode (servo unlocked)  
Playback mode (servo locked)  
Temporary stop of playback  
Still picture in jog mode  
Jog mode in forward direction  
Jog mode in reverse direction  
Shuttle mode  
b)  
User bit data from the time code reader. The  
asterisk indicates that last data is retained by  
the time code reader, as the new data has  
not been read correctly from the tape.  
U*R  
PLAY LOCK  
PLAY-PAUSE  
JOG STILL  
JOG FWD  
a) You can switch between TC and VITC using the TC SELECT menu item  
b) “*” is displayed when data cannot be read in correctly.  
JOG REV  
SHUTTLE (Speed)  
B Drop frame indication for time code reader (on  
DSR-1600A only)  
.
Drop frame mode (factory default setting)  
Non-drop frame mode  
:
C VITC field indication  
(blank)  
Display fields 1 and 3.  
Display fields 2 and 4.  
*
Displaying Time Data and Other Text Information  
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To display the desired time data in the time  
counter display  
Time data type indicators  
Time counter display  
OVER  
OVER  
OVER  
OVER  
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
0
-1  
-2  
1
0
-1  
-2  
2
0
-1  
-2  
3
0
-1  
-2  
4
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-60  
-60  
-60  
-60  
PB FS  
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COUNTER SEL button  
A
B
MARK  
Open the door on the lower part of the front panel, and  
press the COUNTER SEL button.  
Each press of this button cycles through three options:  
CNT value, time code, and user bit data. The time data type  
indicator for each option lights as it is selected.  
Time data  
type  
indicator  
Time data shown in the time counter  
display  
COUNTER  
TC  
CNT (count value of the time counter)  
Time code  
U-BIT  
User bit data  
Note  
When the REMOTE button is lit, the COUNTER SEL  
button does not operate while the tape is moving. In such  
cases, use the external equipment connected to the  
REMOTE connector on the rear panel to select the time  
data.  
To reset the CNT value  
Press the RESET (NO) button on the menu control panel.  
This resets the CNT value to 0:00:00:00.  
Note  
During playback, if the recording on the tape includes  
discontinuities, the counter may operate incorrectly at the  
corresponding points.  
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External equipment Buttons in the remote control  
setting section  
High-Speed and Low-  
Speed Search—Quickly  
and Accurately  
Determining Editing  
Points  
Editing control unit  
connected to the  
Turn on both the REMOTE and 9PIN  
buttons.  
REMOTE connector  
SIRCS-compatible  
remote control unit  
connected to the  
CONTROL S  
Turn off the REMOTE button.  
connector  
Equipmentconnected Turn on both the REMOTE and  
i.LINK buttons.  
to the DV IN/OUT  
connector  
Use the search function to easily locate the desired scene  
and to quickly and accurately determine edit points.  
For description on how to carry out search operations via  
external equipment, see the operating instructions for the  
equipment.  
Search Operations via External  
Equipment  
Search Operations on This Unit  
You can control the unit in the following operation modes  
from an editing control unit (PVE-500, etc.) connected to  
the REMOTE connector on the rear panel or from a  
SIRCS-compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM-  
10 connected to the CONTROL S connector on the front  
panel.  
Shuttle: Use this mode to view color video playback at  
speeds ranging from 0 to 60 times normal speed in  
both directions.  
When you perform searching on this unit, be sure to turn  
off the REMOTE button on the front panel.  
Playing back in jog mode  
In jog mode, you can control the speed of playback by the  
speed of turning the search dial. The playback speed range  
is 1 times normal speed by factory default. The speed  
variation range and pattern can be changed with the JOG  
RESPONSE menu item (see page 39).  
Note  
When controlling the unit from the DSRM-10 for  
shuttle-mode search, the maximum search speed is 16  
times normal speed in both directions.  
To carry out playback in jog mode, use the following  
procedure.  
Jog: Use this mode for low-speed search and frame-by-  
JOG indicator  
frame search.  
Digital slow: Use this mode for noise-free color video  
1
playback at speeds ranging from 0 to / times normal  
speed in both directions.  
OVER  
OVER  
OVER  
OVER  
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
2
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
0
-1  
-2  
1
0
-1  
-2  
2
0
-1  
-2  
3
0
-1  
-2  
4
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-60  
-60  
-60  
-60  
PB FS  
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Still: Use this mode to view a still picture of any field.  
Jog audio: Use this mode to monitor the audio at speeds  
1
ranging from 1 to / times normal speed in both  
30  
directions.  
Note  
When controlling this unit from external equipment, be  
sure to turn on or off the buttons in the remote control  
setting section on the front panel as shown in the following  
table.  
1 1,2,3  
1 Press the SEARCH button or search dial so that the  
JOG indicator in the display section is lit.  
Pressing the search dial toggles between jog mode and  
shuttle mode.  
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2 Turn the search dial in the desired direction at the  
To alternate between normal-speed playback and  
shuttle mode playback  
speed corresponding to the desired playback speed.  
Set the search dial to the position corresponding to the  
desired shuttle playback speed, then switch between  
normal-speed playback and shuttle playback by pressing  
the PLAY and SEARCH buttons alternately.  
For intermittent shuttle mode playback, press the STOP  
and SEARCH buttons alternately.  
Playback in jog mode starts.  
3 To stop playback in jog mode, stop turning the search  
dial.  
Playing back in shuttle mode  
In shuttle mode, you can control the speed of playback by  
the angular position of the search dial. The range of  
playback speed is 32 times normal speed by factory  
default. You can change the playback speed range with the  
SHUTTLE menu item (see page 39). The search dial has  
detents at the positions of still image and 10 times normal  
speed.  
To carry out playback in shuttle mode, use the following  
procedure.  
SHUTTLE  
indicator  
OVER  
OVER  
OVER  
OVER  
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
0
-1  
-2  
1
0
-1  
-2  
2
0
-1  
-2  
3
0
-1  
-2  
4
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-60  
-60  
-60  
-60  
PB FS  
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3 1 1,2,3  
1 Press the SEARCH button or search dial so that the  
SHUTTLE indicator in the display section is lit.  
Pressing the search dial toggles between jog mode and  
shuttle mode.  
2 Turn the search dial to the desired angle corresponding  
to the desired playback speed.  
Playback in shuttle mode starts.  
3 To stop playback in shuttle mode, return the search  
dial to the center position, or press the STOP button.  
To return to normal-speed playback  
Press the PLAY button.  
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Menu Settings  
Chapter  
4
Menu Organization  
As shown in the following figure, the menu system  
consists of four levels and is functionally divided into two  
subsystems: the setup menu and the digital hours meter  
display menu. This chapter mainly describes the setup  
menu, showing its contents and how to operate it.  
For details of the digital hours meter display, see “Regular  
The items of the setup menu are divided into several  
functional groups on level 1, and except for the MENU  
GRADE item the settings themselves are made on level 2  
or level 3.  
Also, the menu items are divided into two categories  
according to how frequently they are accessed: the “basic”  
items, to which frequent access is normally required, and  
the “enhanced” items, which are less frequently used. In  
the following figure, the items shown in boldface are basic  
items, and the other items are enhanced items.  
The menu settings are saved in non-volatile memory,  
which means they are not erased when you power off the  
unit after executing the setting operation.  
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Menu organization  
Menu selection level  
Level 1  
Level 2  
Level 3  
REPEAT MODE  
REPEAT TOP  
REPEAT END  
A PRESET  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
REPEAT FUNCTION  
SETUP MENU  
B PRESET  
LOCAL ENABLE  
SEARCH ENABLE  
MAX SRCH SPEED  
SHUTTLE  
F.FWD/REW  
JOG RESPONSE  
PREROLL TIME  
AFTER CUE-UP  
PLAY START  
AUTO REW  
CHARA. DISPLAY  
CHARA. POSITION  
CHARA. TYPE  
CHARA. VSIZE  
DISPLAY INFO  
MENU DISPLAY  
PEAK HOLD  
DISPLAY CONTROL  
OVER DISP HOLD  
BRIGHTNESS  
ALARM  
REF ALARM  
a)  
TIME CODE  
DF MODE  
TC SELECT  
VITC POS SEL-1  
VITC POS SEL-2  
VITC OUTPUT  
MUTE IN SRCH  
TAPE PROTECTION  
VIDEO CONTROL  
FROM STOP  
FROM STILL  
STOP TIMER  
STILL TIMER  
NEXT MODE  
STILL MODE  
SETUP ADD  
CC(F1) BLANK  
CC(F2) BLANK  
a)  
a)  
a)  
WIDE MODE  
ESR MODE  
PROCESS CONTROL  
CONTROL DEV  
C PHASE MODE  
ADJ RANGE  
VIDEO GAIN  
CHROMA GAIN  
CHROMA PHASE  
a)  
b)  
SETUP LEVEL  
BLACK LEVEL  
(Continued)  
a) Menu item for DSR-1600A only  
b) Menu item for DSR-1600AP only  
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Menu selection level  
Level 1  
Level 2  
Level 3  
(Continued)  
AUDIO CONTROL  
REF LEVEL  
OUTPUT LEVEL  
LEVEL SELECT  
OUTPUT CH3/4  
JOG CONTROL  
SHUTTLE MUTE  
DV PB ATT  
SETUP BANK OPERATION  
RECALL BANK1  
RECALL BANK2  
RECALL BANK3  
RECALL BANK4  
SAVE BANK 1  
SAVE BANK 2  
SAVE BANK 3  
SAVE BANK 4  
MENU GRADE  
T1:OPERATION  
HOURS METER  
T2:DRUM ROTATION  
T3:TAPE RUNNING  
CT:THREADING  
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Setup Menu  
The purpose and settings of the setup menu items are  
described below.  
Examples:  
Indication on monitor  
screen  
Indication in time counter  
display  
Indications of menu items and settings  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]  
In the table below entitled “Menu contents,” the indication  
of each menu item or setting on the monitor screen is  
shown first, then the indication of the same item or setting  
in the time counter display of this unit is shown in square  
brackets ([ ]).  
CASSETTE OUT  
[>> Cass. out]  
[>>> X32]  
*X32  
• Settings preceded by an asterisk (such as *X32) are  
factory default settings.  
• In the time counter display, one to three “>” symbols  
may precede item or setting indications depending on the  
current menu level. Larger numbers of “>” symbols  
indicate lower menu levels.  
Menu contents  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation  
settings  
Description of settings  
REPEAT FUNCTION [>REP  
FUNC]: Make settings for  
repeat playback mode.  
REPEAT MODE  
[>>REPEAT MD]:  
*OFF [>>> OFF]: Do not put the unit into repeat playback  
mode.  
Determine whether or ON [>>> ON]: Put the unit into repeat playback mode.  
not to put the unit into ON (FREEZE) [>>> FREEZE]: Put the unit into freeze  
repeat playback mode.  
playback mode. In this case, while the unit is cueing up to  
the repeat start point, the freeze picture of the repeat end  
point is displayed.  
REPEAT TOP [>>REP  
TOP]: Determine  
whether the repeat  
start point is the  
beginning of tape or  
point A.  
*TAPE TOP [>>>Tape top]: The repeat start point is the  
beginning of tape.  
A POINT [>>>A point]: The repeat start point is point A as set  
by the user.  
REPEAT END [>>REP  
*VIDEO END [>>>VD end]: The repeat end point is the end  
END]: Determine  
of the video recorded portion.  
whether the repeat end TAPE END [>>>Tape end]: The repeat end point is the end of  
point is the end of the  
tape.  
video recorded portion, B POINT [>>>B point]: The repeat end point is point B as set  
the end of tape or point  
B.  
by the user.  
A PRESET [>>A preset]: For details, see “Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback”  
Specify a time code  
value to be used as the  
setting of point A.  
B PRESET [>>B preset]: For details, see “Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback”  
Specify a time code  
value to be used as the  
setting of point B.  
LOCAL ENABLE [> Local ENA]: Select which of the tape  
transport control buttons (EJECT, REW, PLAY, F FWD, and  
STOP) operate when the REMOTE button is lit.  
ALL DISABLE [>> All DIS]: All of the tape transport control  
buttons are disabled.  
*STOP & EJECT [>> STOP & EJ]: Only the STOP and  
EJECT buttons are enabled.  
ALL ENABLE [>> All ENA]: All of the tape transport control  
buttons are enabled, and settings such as preroll time  
change or time data display selection are effective.  
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OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation  
settings  
Description of settings  
SEARCH ENABLE [>Search ENA]: Select how the unit enters *DIAL DIRECT [>> DIAL]: Press the SEARCH button or,  
the search mode.  
except during editing, turn the search dial.  
VIA SEARCH KEY [>> via KEY]: Press the SEARCH button.  
MAX SRCH SPEED [>Max  
SRCH]: Specify the  
SHUTTLE [>>SHUTTLE]: X60 [>>> X60]: Maximum 60 times normal speed  
Specify the maximum *X32 [>>> X32]: Maximum 32 times normal speed  
maximum tape speed in  
search mode (shuttle) and  
F.FWD (fast forward)/REW  
(rewind) mode.  
tape speed in search  
mode (shuttle).  
X16 [>>> X16]: Maximum 16 times normal speed  
F.FWD/REW [>>F.FWD/  
MAX [>>> MAX]: No maximum tape speed is specified.  
REW]: Specify the  
*X85 [>>> X85]: Maximum 85 times normal speed  
maximum tape speed X60 [>>> X60]: Maximum 60 times normal speed  
in F.FWD/REW mode. X32 [>>> X32]: Maximum 32 times normal speed  
Note  
When this item is set to MAX, the playback video signal is  
muted.  
JOG RESPONSE [>JOG dial]: Select the tape speed  
*TYPE1 (–1 to +1) [>> type 1]: Tape speed varies linearly  
over the range 1 to +1.  
characteristics for the search dial rotation rate in jog mode.  
TYPE2 (–3 to +3) [>> type 2]: Tape speed varies stepwise as  
shown in the figure below over the range 3 to +3.  
(Characterized by a zone around 1 and +1 where the  
tape speed is independent of the rotation rate)  
TYPE3 (–3 to +3) [>> type 3]: Tape speed varies linearly over  
the range 3 to +3, as shown in the figure below.  
TYPE3  
TYPE2  
Speed  
FWD  
Speed  
FWD  
+3  
+3  
Rotation rate  
FWD  
+1  
Rotation rate  
RVS  
RVS  
FWD  
-1  
-3  
-3  
RVS  
RVS  
PREROLL TIME [> Preroll]: Set the preroll time.  
0 SEC [>> 0 sec] to 15 SEC [>> 15 sec]: The preroll time  
can be set in one-second increments to between 0 and 15  
seconds.  
A preroll time of at least 5 seconds is recommended when  
using this unit for editing. When an editing control unit such as  
the PVE-500 has been connected, this setting is disabled and  
the setting on the editing control unit is in effect. Operations  
such as the preroll time setting and the time data switching  
operation are also performed on the editing control unit.  
Factory default setting: 5 SEC [>> 5 sec]  
AFTER CUE-UP [> After CUE]: Select the operating mode  
*STOP [>> STOP]: Stop mode  
STILL [>> STILL]: Output still pictures in search mode.  
following cue-up.  
PLAY START [> PLAY start]: Set the timing for switching from 16 FRAME DELAY [>> 16 delay] to 4 FRAME DELAY [>> 4  
stop mode to playback mode.  
delay]: The larger the numerical value, the longer the  
delay. By adjusting this setting, it is possible to reduce the  
phase synchronization time and preroll time during  
editing.  
In an editing system including an editing control unit such as  
the PVE-500, you can adjust this setting so that the delay  
before switching to playback mode is the same on all the decks  
of the editing system. It is then no longer necessary to  
synchronize the decks for editing, and the preroll time can be  
shortened.  
Factory default setting: 5 FRAME DELAY [>> 5 delay] (for  
DSR-1600A) or 4 FRAME DELAY [>> 4 delay] (for DSR-  
1600AP)  
AUTO REW [>Auto REW]: Select whether to rewind the tape DISABLE [>> DISABLE]: Do not rewind the tape  
automatically when recording or playback reaches the end  
of a tape.  
automatically.  
*ENABLE [>> ENABLE]: Rewind the tape automatically.  
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DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to  
indications on the monitor and the unit  
Description of settings  
CHARA. DISPLAY [> Chara disp]: Determine whether or not OFF [>> OFF]: Do not output text. (In spite of this setting,  
to output text (such as time code values) from the VIDEO  
OUT 2 (SUPER) connector.  
pressing the MENU button causes menu text to be  
output.)  
*ON [>> ON]: Output text.  
CHARA. POSITION [> Chara pos]: Set the position of text  
Use JjKk buttons on the menu control panel to adjust the  
superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) text position while watching the monitor screen.  
connector to the monitor.  
To return to the level 1 of the setup menu, press the MENU  
button.  
CHARA. TYPE [> Chara type]: Set the type of characters in  
text superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2  
(SUPER) connector to the monitor.  
Make the following settings while watching the monitor screen.  
*WHITE (WITH BKGD) [>> White]: White characters on black  
background  
BLACK (WITH BKGD) [>> Black]: Black characters on white  
background  
WHITE/OUTLINE [>> W/outline]: White characters with black  
outline  
BLACK/OUTLINE [>> B/outline]: Black characters with white  
outline  
CHARA. VSIZE [> Chara size]: Determine the vertical size of *×1 [>> ×1]: Standard size  
characters such as time code output from the VIDEO OUT ×2 [>> ×2]: 2 times standard size  
2 (SUPER) connector for superimposed display on the  
monitor.  
DISPLAY INFO [> DISP info]: Select information  
superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER)  
connector to the monitor.  
*TIME DATA & STATUS [>> Time&STA]: Time data and  
operating mode indications  
TIME DATA & UB [>> Time&UB]: Time data selected using  
the COUNTER SEL button, and user bit data (When user  
bit data is selected using the COUNTER SEL button, user  
bit data and time code are shown.)  
TIME DATA & CNT [>> Time&CNT]: Time data selected  
using the COUNTER SEL button, and CNT value (When  
CNT is selected using the COUNTER SEL button, CNT  
value and time code are shown.)  
TIME DATA & TIME[>> Time&Time]: Time data and VITC  
TIME DATA ONLY [>> Time]: Time data only  
REC DATE & TIME [>> REC Date]: The time data selected  
with the COUNTER SEL button is shown in the time  
counter display, and the date and time of recording are  
shown on the monitor screen.  
MENU DISPLAY [> Menu DISP]: Set the type of characters in Make the following settings while watching the monitor screen.  
menu text superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 *WHITE (WITH BKGD) [>> White]: White characters on black  
(SUPER) connector to the monitor.  
background  
BLACK (WITH BKGD) [>> Black]: Black characters on white  
background  
WHITE/OUTLINE [>> W/outline]: White characters with black  
outline  
BLACK/OUTLINE [>> B/outline]: Black characters with white  
outline  
PEAK HOLD [>Peak hold]: Set the peak hold time for the  
OFF [>> OFF] to 1.5 SEC [1.5 sec]: Set the peak hold time in  
the range of OFF (no peak hold) to 1.5 seconds in 0.1  
second steps.  
audio level meters.  
Factory default setting: OFF [>> OFF]  
OVER DISP HOLD [> Hold OVER]: Determine whether or not *OFF [>> OFF]: Do not hold the OVER indication display.  
to hold the OVER indication display on the audio level  
meters once the indications light.  
ON (HOLD) [>> ON]: Hold the OVER indication display.  
Note  
With ON selected, once the display is held it will remain held  
unless you change the setting to OFF.  
BRIGHTNESS [> Brightness]: Set the brightness of front  
Set brightness as a percentage of the maximum.  
100% [>> 100%]  
panel indicators.  
*75% [>> 75%]  
50% [>> 50%]  
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DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to  
indications on the monitor and the unit  
Description of settings  
ALARM [> ALARM]: Determine whether alarm messages are OFF [>> OFF]: Alarm messages are not issued.  
issued or not.  
*ON [>> ON]: Alarm messages are issued.  
REF ALARM [> REF ALARM]: Determine whether alarm  
*OFF [>> OFF]: Alarm messages are not issued.  
messages related to reference video signal are issued or ON [>> ON]: Alarm messages are issued.  
not.  
TIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the time code Description of settings  
generator  
(For DSR-1600A only)  
*ON (DF) [>> ON (DF)]: Drop frame mode  
OFF (NDF) [>> OFF (NDF)]: Non-drop frame mode  
DF MODE [> DF mode]: Select whether the time counter  
operate in drop frame mode or non-drop frame mode.  
Normally select drop frame mode, to keep in  
synchronization with real time. The non-drop frame mode  
is useful for example when using computer graphics, and  
working on a frame count basis.  
TC SELECT [>TC select]: Determine which to display in the  
VITC [>> VITC]: Display VITC.  
*TC [>> TC]: Display TC.  
time counter display, TC or VITC.  
VITC POS SEL-1 [>VITC pos-1]: Select a line to insert the  
(For DSR-1600A)  
VITC in.  
12 LINE [>> 12 line] to 20 LINE [>> 20 line]: Select any line  
from 12 to 20.  
Factory default setting: 16 LINE [>> 16 line]  
Note  
You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two  
places, set both this item and also VITC POS SEL-2.  
(For DSR-1600AP)  
Select a line to insert the VITC in.  
9 LINE [>> 9 line] to 22 LINE [>> 22 line]: Select any line  
from 9 to 22.  
Factory default setting: 19 LINE [>> 19 line]  
VITC POS SEL-2 [>VITC pos-2]: Select a line to insert the  
(For DSR-1600A)  
VITC in.  
12 LINE [>> 12 line] to 20 LINE [>> 20 line]: Select any line  
from 12 to 20.  
Factory default setting: 18 LINE [>> 18 line]  
Note  
You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two  
places, set both this item and also VITC POS SEL-1.  
(For DSR-1600AP)  
Select a line to insert the VITC in.  
9 LINE [>> 9 line] to 22 LINE [>> 22 line]: Select any line  
from 9 to 22.  
Factory default setting: 21 LINE [>> 21 line]  
VITC OUTPUT [>VITC out]: Select the time code to be output OFF [>> OFF]: Do not output VITC.  
as VITC.  
TC [>> TC]: Output TC after converting it into VITC.  
*VITC [>> VITC]: Output VITC.  
MUTE IN SRCH [>Mute in SR]: Select whether to mute the  
output from the TIME CODE OUT connector in search  
(jog/shuttle) mode.  
OFF [>> OFF]: Do not mute.  
*ON [>> ON]: Mute.  
TAPE PROTECTION [Tape protct]: Settings related to tape Description of settings  
and video head protection  
FROM STOP [> From STOP]:  
Set the time to switch from  
stop mode to tape protection  
mode.  
STOP TIMER [>> STP  
timer]: Set the time to  
switch from stop mode  
to tape protection  
mode.  
5 MIN [>>> 5 min] to 0.5 SEC [>>> 0.5 sec]: Select time from  
12 settings ranging from 0.5 second to 5 minutes in steps  
of 0.1 second.  
Factory default setting: 1MIN [>>> 1min]  
Note  
If the value is set to 1 minute or more, the unit enters internal  
protection mode in 1 minute, which makes start up slower.  
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TAPE PROTECTION [Tape protct]: Settings related to tape Description of settings  
and video head protection  
FROM STILL [> From STILL]:  
Set the time to switch from  
still search mode to tape  
protection mode. Also select  
the type of tape protection  
mode.  
STILL TIMER [>> STL  
timer]: Set the time to  
switch from still search  
mode to tape  
5 MIN [>>> 5 min] to 0.5 SEC [>>> 0.5 sec]: Select time from  
12 settings ranging from 0.5 second to 5 minutes in steps  
of 0.1 second.  
Factory default setting: 1MIN [>>> 1min]  
protection mode.  
Note  
If the value is set to 1 minute or more, the unit enters internal  
protection mode in 1 minute, which makes start up slower.  
1
NEXT MODE [>> Next  
mode]: Select the type  
of tape protection  
mode to follow still  
search mode when the  
time set with the STILL  
TIMER menu item  
elapses.  
*STEP FWD [>>> Step]: The tape is advanced at / times  
30  
normal speed for about 2 seconds.  
STANDBY OFF [>>> STANDBY]: Standby off mode  
Note  
The STEP setting is enabled only when “STILL TIMER” is set  
to less than 1 minute.  
VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settings  
STILL MODE [> STILL mod]: Select the image to output in  
*AUTO [>> Auto]: Output field 1 or field 2 as the still image,  
still image mode.  
according to the position the tape is stopped.  
FRAME [>> Frame]: Output a full frame as the still image.  
FIELD1 [>> Field 1]: Output only field 1 as the still image.  
FIELD2 [>> Field 2]: Output only field 2 as the still image.  
(For DSR-1600A only)  
*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not add black setup.  
SETUP ADD [> Setup add]: Determine whether or not to add ON (ADD) [>> ON]: Add black setup.  
black setup to analog video output signals.  
(For DSR-1600A only)  
*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not mute.  
ON [>> ON]: Mute.  
CC(F1) BLANK [>CC1 blank]: Select whether to mute the  
closed caption signal to be superimposed on the 1st field  
of the output video signal.  
(For DSR-1600A only)  
*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not mute.  
ON [>> ON]: Mute.  
CC(F2) BLANK [>CC2 blank]: Select whether to mute the  
closed caption signal to be superimposed on the 2nd field  
of the output video signal.  
WIDE MODE [>Wide mode]: Determine whether to retain  
wide-screen aspect ratio information accompanying video  
being played back.  
*AUTO [>> Auto]: When video being played back is  
accompanied by wide-screen aspect ratio information,  
retain the information.  
OFF [>> OFF]: Ignore wide-screen aspect ratio information.  
ON [>> ON]: Whenever recording or playing back video, retain  
wide-screen aspect ratio information.  
ESR MODE [>ESR mode]: Select whether to enable the edge *OFF [>> OFF]: Do not enable.  
subcarrier reducer (ESR).  
ON [>> ON]: Enable.  
When playing back a composite signal, set this to ON.  
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VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settings  
PROCESS CONTROL [>Proc  
ctrl]  
CONTROL DEV [>>Ctrl  
dev]: Select the  
*REMOTE [>>>REMOTE]: Use an optional remote control  
unit to control the internal digital video processor.  
MENU [>>> MENU]: Use the setup menu to change the  
settings for the internal digital video processor.  
method of controlling  
the internal digital  
video processor.  
C PHASE MODE [>>C  
Phas MD]: Select the  
phase rotation mode  
for chroma phase  
*U/V (COMPOSITE) [>>> Cmpst]: Select this setting when  
observing the composite video output level using a  
composite vectorscope.  
PB/PR (COMPONENT) [>>> Cmpnt]: Select this setting  
when observing the component video output level using a  
component vectorscope.  
control.  
The effect of this setting  
applies to the output levels  
of all of the composite  
video, S video, SDI and  
component video signals.  
ADJ RANGE [>>Adj  
range]: Select the  
variable range of the  
VIDEO and CHROMA  
gains.  
*3 to +3 (dB) [>>> 3/+3]: 3 dB to +3 dB  
WIDE [>>> wide]: −∞ to +3 dB  
VIDEO GAIN [>>V gain]:  
00H to 3FFH  
Adjust the video output Factory default setting: 200H  
level.  
CHROMA GAIN [>>C  
gain]: Adjust the  
00H to 3FFH  
Factory default setting: 200H  
chroma output level.  
CHROMA PHASE [>>C  
phase]: Adjust the  
chroma phase.  
00H to FFH  
Factory default setting: 80H  
(For DSR-1600A only)  
SETUP LEVEL [>>Setup  
lev]: Adjust the black  
setup level.  
00H to 3FFH  
Factory default setting: 200H  
(For DSR-1600AP only)  
BLACK LEVEL [>>Black  
lev]: Adjust the black  
level.  
00H to 3FFH  
Factory default setting: 200H  
AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio  
control  
Description of settings  
LEVEL SELECT [>Level Sel]  
REF LEVEL [>>REF  
Level]: Select the  
audio reference level  
(headroom).  
*20 dB [>>> 20dB] (factory default setting for DSR-1600A)  
*18 dB [>>> 18dB] (factory default setting for DSR-  
1600AP)  
16 dB [>>> 16dB]  
12 dB [>>> 12dB]  
OUTPUT LEVEL [>>Out  
Level]: Select the  
analog audio output  
reference level.  
*+4 dBm [>>> +4dBm]  
0 dBm [>>> 0dBm]  
3 dBm [>>> 3dBm] (for DSR-1600AP only)  
6 dBm [>>> 6dBm]  
OUTPUT CH3/4 [>OUT ch3/4]: Select the signals to be output *LINE OUT [>> line out]: Output the audio channel-3 and  
from the AUDIO OUT CH-3 and AUDIO OUT CH-4  
connectors.  
audio channel-4 signals from the AUDIO OUT CH-3 and  
AUDIO OUT CH-4 connectors as they are.  
MONITOR OUT [>> monitor]: Output the monitor audio L-  
channel (CH-1) and monitor audio R-channel (CH-2)  
signals from the AUDIO OUT CH-3 and AUDIO OUT CH-  
4 connectors, respectively.  
JOG CONTROL [> Jog ctrl]: Select whether to adjust the  
OFF [>> OFF]: Do not adjust the audio playback speed.  
*ON [>> ON]: Adjust the audio playback speed.  
audio playback speed during slow playback.  
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AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio  
control  
Description of settings  
SHUTTLE MUTE [>Shutl mute]: Set the audio muting  
*OFF [>> OFF]: Not muted.  
CUEUP or PREROLL [>> CUEUP]: Muted during cue-up or  
preroll operations.  
conditions during shuttle playback.  
FULL [>> FULL]: Muted in shuttle mode.  
DV PB ATT [>DV PB ATT]: When playing back a tape  
recorded in consumer DV format, select whether to  
attenuate the audio output level.  
OFF [>> OFF]: Do not attenuate.  
*ON [>> ON]: Attenuate.  
SETUP BANK OPERATION [Setup Bank]: Settings related Description of settings  
to menu bank operations  
RECALL BANK1 [>Recall 1]: Recall menu settings from  
(1) Select the bank you want to recall, then press the k  
menu bank 1.  
button.  
Message “RECALL OK?” appears.  
(2) To recall, press the SET (YES) button.  
To quit recalling, press the RESET (NO) button.  
RECALL BANK2 [>Recall 2]: Recall menu settings from  
menu bank 2.  
RECALL BANK3 [>Recall 3]: Recall menu settings from  
menu bank 3.  
RECALL BANK4 [>Recall 4]: Recall menu settings from  
menu bank 4.  
SAVE BANK 1 [>Save 1]: Save current menu settings to menu (1) Select the bank you want to save, then press the k  
bank 1.  
button.  
Message “SAVE OK?” appears.  
(2) To save, press the SET (YES) button.  
To quit saving, press the RESET (NO) button.  
SAVE BANK 2 [>Save 2]: Save current menu settings to menu  
bank 2.  
SAVE BANK 3 [>Save 3]: Save current menu settings to menu  
bank 3.  
SAVE BANK 4 [>Save 4]: Save current menu settings to menu  
bank 4.  
Menu banks  
This unit allows four different complete sets of menu settings to be saved in what are termed “menu banks” numbered 1 to 4.  
Saved sets of menu settings can be recalled for use as required.  
MENU GRADE [Menu grade]: Selection of menu items to  
be displayed  
Description of settings  
Determine whether to display basic items only or both basic  
and enhanced items on the monitor screen and in the time  
counter display when using the menu.  
*BASIC [> Basic]: Display basic items only.  
ENHANCED [> Enhanced]: Display both basic and enhanced  
items.  
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Changing the Settings of Basic  
Items  
Changing Menu Settings  
The factory default setting is to display only the basic  
items. To change the settings of basic items proceed as  
follows.  
This section explains how to change menu settings.  
Buttons Used to Change Settings  
Use the following buttons on the menu control panel to  
change the menu settings.  
1
3,5,7  
Menu control buttons  
Functions  
MENU button  
• Opens the menu and  
launches menu control  
mode.  
2,4,6  
• Closes the menu and exits  
menu control mode.  
A
B
J and j buttons  
These buttons move the  
highlighted cursor up and  
down within the current level  
to select an item or setting.  
Hold down one of these  
buttons to make the  
MARK  
9
8
highlighted cursor move  
continuously.  
1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.  
K and k buttons  
• Press the k button to go  
down one level.  
• Press the K button to go  
up one level.  
The menu selection level display appears on the  
monitor. In the figure below, “SETUP MENU” is  
selected (shown in reverse video).  
Hold down one of these  
buttons to make the  
highlighted cursor move  
continuously.  
The time counter display of this unit shows only the  
currently selected item. When the item name is long, it  
is abbreviated.  
RESET (NO) button  
SET (YES) button  
• Returns the setting to the  
factory default setting.  
• Sends a negative  
response to prompts on  
the monitor screen.  
Menu selection level display  
SYSTEM MENU  
Setup menu  
SETUP MENU  
HOURS METER  
Time counter display  
• Saves the new setting in  
memory.  
• Sends a positive response  
to prompts on the monitor  
screen.  
Monitor screen  
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2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the k button.  
5 Press the J or j button to select the item whose  
setting you wish to change.  
This displays all items on menu level 1.  
For menu items on level 3, press the k button to go  
to the level 3, then press the J or j button to select the  
item whose setting you wish to change.  
Level-1 menu display  
SETUP MENU  
Operational  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
Example: Display when “BRIGHTNESS” is selected  
DISPLAY CONTROL  
Time counter display  
TIME CODE  
SETUP MENU  
> Brightness  
DISPLAY CONTROL  
SETUP BANK OPERATION  
CHARA.DISPLAY :ON  
MENU GRADE  
:BASIC  
Time counter display  
CHARA.POSITION  
CHARA.TYPE  
CHARA.VSIZE  
DISPLAY INFO  
MENU DISPLAY  
PEAK HOLD  
:WHITE  
:x1  
:T&STA  
:WHITE  
:OFF  
Monitor screen  
OVER DISP HOLD :OFF  
BRIGHTNESS :75%  
ALARM :ON  
3 Press the J or j button to select the required item.  
Monitor screen  
Example: Display when “DISPLAY CONTROL” is selected  
SETUP MENU  
Display  
6 Press the k button.  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
DISPLAY CONTROL  
Time counter display  
This displays all possible settings for the item selected  
TIME CODE  
in step 5.  
SETUP BANK OPERATION  
MENU GRADE  
:BASIC  
SETUP MENU  
>> 75%  
DISPLAY CONTROL  
BRIGHTNESS  
100%  
:75%  
Time counter display  
* 75%  
50%  
Monitor screen  
4 Press the k button.  
This displays the menu level 2 for the menu item  
selected in step 3.  
Monitor screen  
Example: Level-2 display for “DISPLAY CONTROL”  
SETUP MENU  
> Chara disp  
DISPLAY CONTROL  
7 Press the J or j button to change the setting of the  
CHARA.DISPLAY :ON  
item.  
Time counter display  
CHARA.POSITION  
CHARA.TYPE  
CHARA.VSIZE  
DISPLAY INFO  
MENU DISPLAY  
PEAK HOLD  
:WHITE  
:x1  
SETUP MENU  
>> 50%  
:T&STA  
:WHITE  
:OFF  
Current settings  
DISPLAY CONTROL  
BRIGHTNESS  
100%  
:75%  
Time counter display  
OVER DISP HOLD :OFF  
BRIGHTNESS :75%  
ALARM :ON  
* 75%  
50%  
Monitor screen  
Monitor screen  
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to the previous screen, then repeat steps 5 to 7 as  
required.  
Displaying Enhanced Items  
The factory default setting is not to display enhanced  
items.  
9 When you have completed the settings, press the SET  
To display enhanced items, set the MENU GRADE menu  
item (see page 44) to ENHANCED, following the  
procedure in the previous section “Changing the Settings  
of Basic Items.” (In step 3, first select “MENU GRADE,”  
and next select “ENHANCED,” then press the SET (YES)  
button to save the setting in memory.)  
(YES) button.  
The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the  
monitor screen, and “Saving...” appears in the time  
counter display, while the new settings are saved in  
memory.  
With this done, when you press the MENU button and the  
k button to display the setup menu, all basic and  
enhanced items in the menu level 1 appear.  
When the saving operation is completed, the monitor  
screen and time counter display return to their normal  
indications.  
Notes  
Changing the Settings of Enhanced  
Items  
• If you power off the unit before saving operation is  
completed, settings may be lost. Wait until the  
saving is completed before powering off the unit.  
• If, instead of pressing the SET (YES) button, you  
press the MENU button, the new settings are not  
saved. The message “ABORT!” appears on the  
monitor screen and “Abort!” in the time counter  
display for about 0.5 second, and the system exits  
the menus. To change more than one setting, be sure  
to press the SET (YES) button after making the  
settings.  
To change the settings of enhanced items, first carry out  
the procedure in the previous section “Displaying  
Enhanced Items,” then proceed as follows.  
2
1
A
B
Meanings of indications on the monitor  
screen  
MARK  
On-screen indication  
Meaning  
3
4
Right-pointing arrow (k) at  
the right of a menu item  
See step 1 of the foregoing  
operating procedure.  
Pressing the k button  
switches to the next lower  
menu level or to a setting  
selection screen.  
1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.  
Left-pointing arrow (K) at  
the left of a menu item  
See step 4 of the foregoing  
operating procedure.  
Pressing the K button  
returns to the previous  
(higher) menu level.  
The menu selection level display appears on the  
monitor.  
2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the k button.  
Character string at the right of Current setting of the menu  
a menu item  
item.  
This displays all basic and enhanced items on menu  
level 1.  
See step 4 of the foregoing  
operating procedure.  
• When shown with a colon  
(:): the current setting is  
the same as the factory  
default setting.  
Level-1 menu display  
• When shown with a raised  
dot (•): the current setting  
is different from the factory  
default setting.  
SETUP MENU  
Menu grade  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
DISPLAY CONTROL  
Time counter display  
TIME CODE  
See step 2 of the operating  
procedure in “Changing the  
TAPE PROTECTION  
VIDEO CONTROL  
AUDIO CONTROL  
SETUP BANK OPERATION  
An asterisk in a complete list Factory default setting.  
of settings  
ENHAN  
MENU GRADE  
See step 6 of the foregoing  
operating procedure.  
Current setting  
Monitor screen  
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3 Follow the same procedure as in steps 3 to 8 of the  
procedure in the section “Changing the Settings of  
Basic Items” on page 45 using the arrow buttons to  
select an item and change its setting.  
4 Press the SET (YES) button.  
The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the  
monitor screen, and “Saving...” appears in the time  
counter display, while the settings of all items are  
returned to their factory default settings. These factory  
default settings are saved in memory.  
4 When you have completed the settings, press the SET  
(YES) button.  
Note  
The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the  
monitor screen, and “Saving...” appears in the time  
counter display, while the new settings are saved in  
memory.  
When the saving operation is completed, the monitor  
screen and time counter display return to their normal  
indications.  
If you power off the unit while settings are being  
saved, settings may not be correctly returned to their  
factory default settings. Wait until the saving is  
completed before powering off the unit.  
To abandon the resetting operation  
Instead of pressing the SET (YES) button, press the  
RESET (NO) button.  
The display returns to menu level 1, leaving the  
settings unchanged.  
Returning Menu Settings to Their  
Factory Default Settings  
After making menu setting changes, to return settings to  
their factory default settings (setting initialization), use the  
following procedure.  
To return a particular setting to its factory  
default setting  
In the display for changing the target setting, press the  
RESET (NO) button.  
Carry out the procedure in the section “Changing the  
Settings of Basic Items” on page 45 up to step 6, then with  
the current setting displayed (in the example, if the setting  
has been changed it will be “100%” or “50%”), press the  
RESET (NO) button. The setting returns to its factory  
default setting of “75%.”  
To return all settings to their factory  
default settings  
Use the following procedure.  
1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel to  
display the menu selection.  
2 Press the k button to display level 1 of the setup  
menu.  
3 Press the RESET (NO) button.  
A message appears, to confirm whether or not you  
wish to return all settings to their factory default  
settings.  
Monitorscreen  
message  
“INITIALIZE ALL ITEMS TO  
FACTORY PRESET VALUES?”  
Message in the time “Init setup?”  
counter display  
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Connections and  
Settings  
Chapter  
5
Note  
Production of some of the peripherals and related devices  
described in this chapter has been discontinued. For advice  
about choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or  
a Sony sales representative.  
Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing System  
This unit can be connected to a nonlinear editor supporting  
DV/DVCAM with an i.LINK cable (DV cable).  
Shown below is an example of connections to use this unit  
as a player in a nonlinear editing system.  
connection and settings on the nonlinear editing  
equipment.  
• Different editing software applications provide different  
editing functions. For more information about actual  
editing procedures and settings, refer to the  
documentation of your editing software.  
Notes  
• Refer to the documentation of your nonlinear editing  
equipment and software for more information about  
DV IN/OUT  
1
Nonlinear editing system  
VIDEO OUT 2  
AUDIO  
DSR-1600A/1600AP  
(SUPER)  
MONITOR OUT  
2
3
Composite  
video input  
Audio input  
A i.LINK cable (DV cable)  
(not supplied)  
B 75 coaxial cable (not supplied)  
C Cable with RCA phono plugs  
(not supplied)  
Video monitor  
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Settings on the DSR-1600A/1600AP  
Button  
REMOTE  
9PIN  
Setting  
On (lit)  
Off (unlit)  
On (lit)  
i.LINK  
Notes  
• When you connect this unit to another device with a 6-  
pin DV connector, always power the other device off and  
unplug its power cord from the power output before  
connecting or disconnecting the i.LINK (DV cable). If  
you connect or disconnect the cable with the power cord  
still plugged in, power from the DV connector may flow  
into this unit, possibly damaging this unit.  
• When you connect this unit to another device with a 6-  
pin DV connector, make the connection to the 6-pin DV  
connector on the other device before making the  
connection to this unit.  
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Connections for a Cut Editing System  
The following figure shows a cut editing system  
For details of connecting devices other than the DSR-  
configuration which includes a DSR-1600A/1600AP unit  
as the player and a DSR-1800A/1800AP as the recorder.  
1600A/1600AP, refer to the instruction manual for each  
device.  
A 75 coaxial cable (not supplied)  
B 9-pin remote control cable  
(not supplied)  
C Cable with RCA phono plugs  
(not supplied)  
1
DSR-1600A/  
1600AP (player)  
DSR-1800A/  
1800AP (recorder)  
SDI IN  
SDI OUT  
REF.  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT 2  
(SUPER)  
AUDIO  
MONITOR  
OUT  
AUDIO  
MONITOR  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT 2  
(SUPER)  
REMOTE  
REMOTE  
1
3
2
1
1
3
2
Composite  
video input  
Composite  
video input  
Audio input  
Audio input  
REF.  
VIDEO IN  
PLAYER  
Source monitor  
Main monitor  
RECORDER  
a)  
Editing control unit (PVE-500, etc.)  
a) For the settings on the editing control unit, see  
Settings on the DSR-1600A/1600AP (player) and  
DSR-1800A/1800AP (recorder)  
About reference video signals  
In order to provide stable video and audio signals for  
analog editing, it is necessary for the built-in time base  
corrector (TBC) to operate correctly. To ensure this, input  
a reference video signal synchronized with the video signal  
to the REF. VIDEO IN connector.  
Button  
REMOTE  
9PIN  
Recorder  
On (lit)  
Player  
On (lit)  
On (lit)  
On (lit)  
For details of the video/audio input and audio mode  
settings for the recorder, refer to the DSR-1800A/1800AP  
Operating Instructions.  
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Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System  
The following is an example configuration of A/B roll  
editing system using the DSR-1600A/1600AP.  
The purpose of the following figure is to clearly indicate  
the flow of signals among the component devices in this  
system. The specific connections and settings are  
described beginning on page 53.  
Source video monitor  
Main video monitor  
Audio system monitor  
DSR-1800A/  
1800AP (recorder)  
Video signal generator  
DPS-D7 or other delay  
a)  
unit  
Audio mixer  
(MXP-290, etc.)  
Editing control unit  
(PVE-500, etc.)  
DME switcher  
(DFS-500/500P,  
etc.)  
UVW-1600/1600P,  
etc. (player 2)  
DSR-1600A/1600AP (player 1)  
Video signal  
Audio signal  
Reference video signal  
Control signal  
a) An I/O delay of several frames occurs on DME switchers and other  
devices equipped with frame memory. It is therefore necessary to  
connect an audio delay unit between the audio mixer and the recorder  
VCR to adjust for the delay.  
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Audio monitor system connections  
Reference video signal connection  
The following shows an example of audio monitor system  
connections.  
When you perform recording, be sure to input a reference  
video signal.  
For details of these connections, refer to the instruction  
manual for each connected device.  
For details of reference video signals, see “About  
Speaker (right channel)  
Speaker (left channel)  
DME switcher  
(DFS-500/500P, etc.)  
BLACK  
BURST  
4 3 2 1  
OUT  
Audio amplifier  
DSR-1800A/  
1800AP (recorder)  
REF. VIDEO IN  
R
R
L
L
Cables with RCA phono plugs  
MONITOR  
OUT 1  
MONITOR  
OUT 2  
DSR-1600A/  
1600AP (player 1)  
REF. VIDEO IN  
Audio mixer (MXP-290, etc.)  
REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω  
termination switch: ON  
UVW-1600/1600P,  
etc. (player 2)  
REF. VIDEO IN  
Editing control unit  
(PVE-500, etc.)  
REF.  
VIDEO  
IN  
REF. VIDEO IN 75 termination switch: ON  
Use 75 coaxial cables for all of these connections.  
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Control signal connections  
The following shows an example of control signal  
connections to enable the editing control unit to control all  
other A/B roll editing system devices.  
DSR-1800A/1800AP (recorder)  
REMOTE  
9-pin remote control cable (not supplied)  
DSR-1600A/1600AP (player 1)  
REMOTE  
Mixer control mode  
selection switch:  
PARALLEL  
UVW-1600/1600P (player 2)  
RECORDER  
PLAYER 1  
MIXER  
SWITCHER  
PLAYER 2  
Editing control unit  
(PVE-500, etc.)  
REMOTE  
9-pin remote control cable (not supplied)  
DME switcher  
(DFS-500/500P, etc.)  
EDITOR  
9-pin remote control cable (not supplied)  
Audio mixer  
(MXP-290, etc.)  
9-pin/15-pin mixer control cable (not supplied)  
EDITOR (15-pin)  
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In this example, analog component signals are used as the  
video signals and XLR 3-pin connectors are used as audio  
input/output connectors.  
Video/audio signal connections  
The following shows an example of video/audio signal  
connections in an A/B roll editing system.  
DSR-1800A/  
1800AP (recorder)  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
Y, R–Y, B–Y  
1
DME switcher  
(DFS-500/500P, etc.)  
VIDEO INPUTS  
COMPONENT 2  
PGM OUT  
COMPONENT 1  
CH-2  
AUDIO IN  
CH-1  
3
VIDEO INPUTS  
COMPONENT 1  
1
3
CH-1 OUT  
DPS-D7 or other delay unit  
CH-1 IN CH-2 IN  
CH-2 OUT  
2
DSR-1600A/  
1600AP (player 1)  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
Y, R–Y, B–Y  
3
3
LINE OUT 2  
LINE OUT 1  
AUDIO OUT  
CH-1  
MIC/LINE 4  
IN  
3
2
1
Audio mixer  
(MXP-290, etc.)  
CH-2  
3
3
3
3
COMPONENT 1  
OUTPUT  
A 12-pin/3-BNC cross  
cable  
(not supplied; consult  
your Sony dealer about  
this cable.)  
B 12-pin dubbing cable  
AUDIO OUTPUT  
UVW-1600/1600P, etc. (player 2)  
(not supplied)  
CH-2  
CH-1  
C Cable with XLR  
connectors (not  
supplied)  
Settings on the DSR-1800A/1800AP  
Switch/menu  
Setting  
AUDIO IN LEVEL/600 Ω  
HIGH-ON  
switches  
LEVEL SELECT menu item Normally +4 dBm (see page  
For details of the video/audio input and audio mode  
settings, refer to the instruction manuals for the devices  
used.  
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Connection of a video monitor  
Settings on an editing control unit  
Set up the following connections to enable monitoring of  
video and audio signals on a video monitor. In addition to  
the video and audio signals, you can have time data, the  
operation mode of the unit, alarm messages, and other  
information displayed as text on the monitor screen by  
setting the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 40)  
to ON (factory default setting).  
When connecting an editing control unit, make the settings  
as follows, according to the model.  
PVE-500  
No settings are required.  
BVE-600/900/910/2000 (NTSC model) or FXE-100/  
120  
Set the VCR constants as follows.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15  
75 termination switch: ON (or  
attach a 75 terminator.)  
Input switches: Set according to the  
type of input signals.  
80 16 00 96 05 05 03 80 0A 08 FE 00 80 5A FF  
BVE-600/900/910/2000 (PAL model) or FXE-100P/  
120P  
Video monitor  
Set the VCR constants as follows.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15  
81 16 00 7D 05 05 02 80 0A 07 FE 00 80 4C FF  
RM-450/RM-450CE  
Set the DIP switches as follows.  
Left switches  
Composite  
Audio input  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
video input  
OFF  
OFF  
VIDEO  
OUT  
2(SUPER)  
Right switches (RM-450)  
2
1
)
AUDIO  
MONITOR OUT  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
Right switches (RM-450CE)  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
BVE-800  
Set the DIP switches as follows.  
DSR-1600A/1600AP  
SW2  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
A Cable with RCA phono plugs  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
(not supplied)  
SW3 (NTSC model)  
B 75 coaxial cable  
(not supplied)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
SW3 (PAL model)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
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Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases  
When using two or more players, as in an A/B roll editing  
system, it is necessary to synchronize the sync and  
subcarrier (for composite signals) phases of the signals to  
be edited. If they are not synchronized, picture instabilities  
or color break-up may occur at edit points.  
After configuring the editing system, use a vectorscope to  
adjust the sync and subcarrier phase of the recorder and  
players. Subcarrier phase adjustment is necessary when  
using composite signals and Y/C signals.  
DSR-1600A/1600AP (player 1)  
a)  
Switcher (DFS-500/500P, etc.)  
DSR-1800A/1800AP (recorder)  
UVW-1600/1600P, etc. (player 2)  
b)  
75 coaxial cable (A)  
b)  
75 coaxial cable (B)  
Vectorscope  
Editing control unit  
(PVE-500, etc.)  
a) The sync and subcarrier phase of the  
output signal from the DFS-500/500P  
switcher are automatically adjusted.  
b) Ensure that the 75 coaxial cables (A) and  
(B) (not supplied) are of the same length.  
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Performing a phase adjustment operation  
Note  
When component signals are used the subcarrier phase  
indicator does not appear.  
1 Press the SCH button on the vectorscope.  
The vectorscope switches to SCH mode.  
8 Output the player 2 signal and repeat steps 6 and 7 to  
adjust the sync and subcarrier phases of the output  
from player 2.  
2 Press the B channel button on the vectorscope.  
This displays the black burst signal from the switcher.  
3 Press the EXT button on the vectorscope.  
This switches the vectorscope to external  
synchronization mode.  
4 Adjust the phase synchronization control on the  
vectorscope so that the sync and subcarrier phases are  
close to the reference line.  
Sync phase  
Subcarrier phase  
Reference line  
Align the sync and subcarrier phases of the black  
burst signal to the reference line.  
5 Output the player 1 signal.  
6 Press the A channel button on the vectorscope.  
This displays the sync and subcarrier phases  
(composite signals only) of the signal from player 1.  
7 On player 1, adjust the SYNC PHASE and SC PHASE  
controls on the menu control panel, using a Phillips  
screwdriver, so that the output from player 1 on  
channel A is in correct phase alignment with the black  
burst signal on channel B.  
This indicator  
This indicator  
moves as you  
moves as you  
turn the SYNC  
turn the SC  
PHASE control.  
PHASE control.  
Adjust the sync and subcarrier phases of the output  
signal from player 1.  
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Maintenance and  
Troubleshooting  
Chapter  
6
Regular Checks  
Maintenance  
Digital hours meter  
The digital hours meter keeps cumulative counts of the  
total operating time, the head drum rotation time, the tape  
transport operating time, and the number of threading/  
unthreading operations. These counts can be displayed on  
the monitor screen and in the time counter display of this  
unit. Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance.  
In general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary  
periodic maintenance checks.  
Condensation  
If you move the unit suddenly from a cold to a warm  
location, or if you use it in a very humid place, moisture  
from the air may condense on the head drum. This is called  
condensation, and if a tape is run in this state, the tape may  
stick to the drum and can be easily damaged. To lessen the  
risk of this occurring, this unit is equipped with a  
condensation detection system.  
Digital hours meter display modes  
The digital hours meter has the following four display  
modes.  
If condensation occurs while the unit is  
operating:  
T1 (OPERATION) mode  
The alarm message “MOISTURE HAS BEEN  
DETECTED.” appears on the monitor screen, and the  
alarm message “HUMID!” in the time counter display. At  
the same time the unit ejects the cassette automatically. If  
this happens, leave the unit powered on and wait until the  
alarm messages disappear.  
The cumulative total hours during which the unit is  
powered on is displayed in 10-hour increments.  
T2 (DRUM ROTATION) mode  
The cumulative total hours of drum rotation with tape  
threaded is displayed in 10-hour increments.  
T3 (TAPE RUNNING) mode  
The cumulative total hours of tape transport operation  
for fast forward, rewind, playback, and search (except in  
still search mode) is displayed in 10-hour increments.  
CT (THREADING) mode  
The cumulative number of tape threading/unthreading  
operation pairs is displayed in 10-operation pair  
increments.  
If the condensation alarm message appears  
immediately after powering on:  
Leave the unit powered on and wait until the alarm  
message disappears. You cannot load a cassette into the  
unit while the alarm message is being displayed.  
Once the alarm message disappears, the unit is ready for  
use.  
For all modes except T1 (OPERATION), there are two  
types of count: a “trip” count, which is resettable, and the  
cumulative total from manufacture, which is unresettable.  
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Digital hours meter indications on the monitor  
screen  
All four counts (T1, T2, T3, and CT) are indicated on the  
monitor screen.  
Displaying the digital hours meter  
Use the following procedure.  
1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.  
The menu selection level display appears on the  
monitor screen and in the time counter display.  
Resettable trip counts  
Unresettable counts  
HOURS METER  
Menu selection level display  
T1  
00000 X10 HOURS  
T2 0000/00000 X10 HOURS  
T3 0000/00000 X10 HOURS  
CT 0000/00000 X10 COUNT  
SYSTEM MENU  
Setup menu  
SETUP MENU  
HOURS METER  
Time counter display  
T1:OPERATION  
T2:DRUM ROTATION  
T3:TAPE RUNNING  
CT:THREADING  
Monitor screen  
The four-digit value to the left of the slash (/) is the  
resettable trip count, and the right value is the cumulative  
total from manufacture.  
2 Press the j button to select “HOURS METER.”  
Digital hours meter indications in the time  
counter display  
SYSTEM MENU  
Hours meter  
SETUP MENU  
One of the four indications appears in the time counter  
display at a time. Use the J and j buttons on the menu  
control panel to change the item displayed.  
Initially, only the trip value appears. Hold down the k  
button to display also the cumulative total from  
manufacture, which will appear to the right of the trip  
value and the slash (/).  
HOURS METER  
Time counter display  
The following illustrates the digital hours meter  
indications in the time counter display in all four display  
modes. The right-hand indication for each display mode is  
the indication you can view while holding down the k  
button on the menu control panel.  
Monitor screen  
3 Press the k button.  
The cumulative counts by the digital hours meter are  
indicated on the monitor screen and in the time counter  
display.  
T1 (OPERATION) mode:  
Oper. 00000  
T2 (DRUM ROTATION) mode:  
Drum 0000  
0000/00000  
0000/00000  
0000/00000  
T3 (TAPE RUNNING) mode:  
Tape 0000  
CT (THREADING) mode:  
Thread 0000  
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To end the digital hours meter display  
Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.  
To reset the trip values  
About this operation, consult your Sony dealer.  
Head Cleaning  
Always use the DVM12CL (mini size) or DV12CL  
(standard size) Cleaning Cassette to clean the video and  
audio heads. You can run the cleaning cassette for 10  
seconds per cleaning operation. Follow the instructions for  
the cleaning cassette, as inappropriate use of the cleaning  
cassette can damage the heads.  
To clean the heads  
Insert the cleaning cassette. This automatically starts  
cleaning. You cannot operate any tape transport control  
buttons other than the EJECT button during the cleaning  
operation.  
After about 10 seconds, the cleaning cassette will be  
automatically ejected.  
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Troubleshooting  
If an alarm message appears on the monitor screen, or if  
the unit appears to be malfunctioning, please check the  
following before contacting your Sony dealer.  
Tape problem  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
The unit’s tape  
transport control  
buttons (PLAY, F FWD,  
REW, etc.) do not  
work.  
The REMOTE button is lit and the  
LOCAL ENABLE menu item is set to  
STOP & EJECT or ALL DISABLE.  
Press the REMOTE button to turn it off, or change the setting  
of the LOCAL ENABLE menu item (see page 38) to ALL  
ENABLE.  
a)  
a)  
Insert a cassette (see page 21).  
No cassette is loaded.  
a) In these states, an alarm message appears on the monitor screen and in the  
time counter display.  
Time data problem  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
The tape is running,  
but the time data is not  
shown in the time  
counter display.  
The U-BIT time data type indicator is lit. Press the COUNTER SEL button to make the COUNTER or  
TC time data type indicator light up.  
Monitor problems  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
Data is not  
superimposed on the  
monitor screen.  
The CHARA. DISPLAY menu item is  
set to OFF.  
Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 40) to ON.  
The monitor is not connected to the  
VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector of  
this unit.  
Connect the monitor to the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER)  
connector. (You must make this connection to display any  
type of text on the monitor.)  
The image on the  
monitor screen is too  
bright.  
The 75 termination switch for video  
input on the monitor is in the OFF  
position, or a 75 terminator is not  
fitted to its video input connector.  
Set the 75 termination switch to ON or connect a  
terminator.  
The image on the  
monitor screen is too  
dark.  
In a video signal loop-through  
Set the 75 termination switches to OFF on all monitors  
other than the loop-end monitor.  
connection of video monitors, 75 Ω  
termination switches for video input on  
monitors other than the loop-end  
monitor are in the ON position.  
i.LINK interface problems  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
This unit cannot be  
recognized or  
controlled by computer It is only guaranteed as a tape dubbing  
Performance of i.LINK interface is not  
guaranteed with all IEEE 1394 devices.  
• Check the computer for connections and setup.  
• Contact your computer hardware/software manufacturer to  
check system requirements and product compatibility.  
via i.LINK interface.  
facility between VTRs.  
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Error Messages  
This unit is provided with a self-diagnostic function that  
detects internal abnormalities. When it detects an  
abnormality, it outputs an error message to the monitor  
screen and indicates an error code in the time counter  
display.  
Note  
To display error messages on the monitor screen, connect  
the monitor to the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, and  
set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 40) to  
ON (factory default setting).  
ERROR  
AN ERROR HAS BEEN  
DETECTED. INFORM SERVICE  
OF FOLLOWING CODE:  
02-603  
Error message  
Error code  
PRESS EJECT KEY  
TO EJECT TAPE.  
Direction  
Error code  
Error02-603  
Time counter display  
Monitor screen  
If an error message appears, follow the direction indicated  
on the monitor screen.  
Alarm Messages  
When operating this unit, the unit may sometimes output  
alarm messages such as the one shown below to the  
monitor screen and the time counter display.  
ALARM  
Cause of  
alarm  
REMOTE MODE IS SELECTED  
Direction  
PRESS REMOTE BUTTON  
TURNING IT OFF  
REMOTE!  
Monitor screen  
Time counter display  
If such an alarm message appears, a connection or  
operation error may have been made, or condensation on  
heads may have occurred. Follow the direction indicated  
on the monitor screen.  
Note  
To display alarm messages on the monitor screen, it is  
necessary for the monitor to be connected to the VIDEO  
OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, and set the following menu  
items to ON.  
• CHARA. DISPLAY (see page 40)  
• ALARM (see page 41)  
• REF ALARM (see page 41)  
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Alarm messages and associated directions  
Direction  
Alarm message on monitor screen  
(Cause)  
Alarm message in time  
counter display  
A cleaning tape has been inserted.  
The tape will automatically be ejected after cleaning is Cleaning Tp  
completed.  
Abnormal settings selected in setup  
menu.  
Correct the setup menu settings. Contact your Sony ILL. SETUP!  
dealer if this alarm message appears again after  
making corrections.  
Cassette adaptor not usable.  
Moisture has been detected.  
Use a tape without cassette adaptor.  
Adaptor!  
Keep the power on and wait until this alarm message HUMID!  
disappears.  
No cassette in VTR.  
Load a cassette.  
No Cass.!  
REMOTE!  
Remote mode is selected.  
Tape cannot be replayed.  
Turn off the REMOTE button.  
Use a tape recorded in 525/60 format. (For DSR-  
1600A)  
625/50 Tape  
(For DSR-1600A)  
Use a tape recorded in 625/50 format. (For DSR-  
1600AP)  
525/60 Tape  
(For DSR-1600AP)  
Tape end has been detected.  
Tape not usable.  
Use a new cleaning tape.  
Tape end!  
ILL. Tape!  
Use a DVCAM/DV/DVCPRO (25M) tape.  
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Avoid violent impacts  
Dropping the unit, or otherwise imparting a violent shock  
to it, is likely to cause it to malfunction.  
Precautions  
Do not obstruct ventilation openings  
To prevent the unit from overheating, do not obstruct  
ventilation openings, by for example wrapping the unit in  
a cloth while it is in operation.  
On safety  
• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet,  
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified  
personnel before operating it further.  
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used  
for an extended period of time.  
On cleaning  
If the casing or panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft dry  
cloth. In the event of extreme dirt, use a cloth steeped in a  
neutral detergent to remove the dirt, then wipe with a dry  
cloth. Applying alcohol, thinners, insecticides, or other  
volatile solvents may result in deforming the casing or  
damaging the finish.  
• To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull  
the cord itself.  
On operation and storage locations  
Avoid operation or storage in any of the following places.  
• Location subject to extremes of temperature (operating  
temperature range 5ºC to 40ºC (41ºF to 104ºF))  
• Location subject to direct sunlight for long periods, or  
close to heating appliances (Note that the interior of a car  
left in summer with the windows closed can exceed 50ºC  
(122ºF).)  
On repacking and shipping  
Save the original shipping carton and packing material;  
they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your unit.  
For maximum protection, repack your unit as it was  
originally packed at the factory, and take care not to impart  
violent shocks in transit.  
• Damp or dusty places  
• Location subject to severe vibrations  
• Location near equipment generating strong  
electromagnetic emissions  
• Location near transmitting stations generating strong  
radio waves  
Operate the unit in a horizontal position  
This unit is designed to be operated in a horizontal  
position. Do not operate it on its side, or tilted through an  
excessive angle (exceeding 20º).  
Precautions  
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Specifications  
General  
Signal system DSR-1600A: NTSC  
DSR-1600AP: PAL  
Power requirements  
100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption (with all options installed)  
DSR-1600A:  
70 W/120 V  
DSR-1600AP for Europe:  
70 W/220 V  
Peak inrush current  
(1)Power ON, current probe method:  
40 A (100 V), 40 A (240 V)  
(2)Hot switching inrush current,  
measured in accordance with  
European standard EN55103-1:  
40A (230 V)  
372(14 3/4)  
Operating temperature  
5ºC to 40ºC (41ºF to 104ºF)  
Storage temperature  
Unit: mm (inches)  
20ºC to +60ºC (4ºF to +140ºF)  
Operating relative humidity  
Less than 80%  
Storage relative humidity  
Less than 90%  
Tape transport control system  
Tape speed  
DSR-1600A: 28.193 mm/s  
DSR-1600AP: 28.221 mm/s  
Playback time  
Using PDV-184ME standard-size  
cassette:  
Maximum 184 minutes  
Using PDVM-40ME mini-size cassette:  
Maximum 40 minutes  
Mass  
13 kg (28 lb 10 oz)  
Dimensions (w/h/d, excluding projections)  
427 × 174 × 400 mm  
7
7
3
(16 / × 6 / × 15 / inches)  
8
8
4
Fast forward/rewind time  
Using PDV-184ME standard-size  
cassette:  
Less than 3 minutes  
Using PDVM-40ME mini-size cassette:  
Less than 1 minute  
Search speed  
When controlling via RS-422A interface:  
Maximum 60 times normal speed in  
both directions  
When controlling from DSRM-10  
Remote Control Unit:  
Jog mode: 0 (still) to 2 times normal  
speed in both directions  
Shuttle mode: 8 speeds from 0 (still) to  
16 times normal speed in both  
directions  
Video performance  
Band width  
Composite (DSR-1600A):  
30 Hz to 4.2 MHz 1.0 dB (Y)  
Composite (DSR-1600AP):  
25 Hz to 4.8 MHz 1.0 dB (Y)  
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S-video (DSR-1600A):  
Input connectors  
30 Hz to 5.0 MHz 1.0 dB (Y),  
5.75 MHz +0/3.0 dB (Y) (TM)  
S-video (DSR-1600AP):  
Analog video inputs  
REF. VIDEO IN  
BNC type (×2, loop-through)  
Black burst  
0.286 Vp-p (DSR-1600A) or 0.3 Vp-p  
(DSR-1600AP), 75 Ω, negative sync  
Composite sync  
25 Hz to 5.0 MHz 1.0 dB (Y),  
5.5 MHz +1.0/2.0 dB (Y),  
5.75 MHz +0/3.0 dB (Y) (TM)  
Component (DSR-1600A):  
30 Hz to 5.0 MHz 1.0 dB (Y),  
5.75 MHz +0/3.0 dB (Y) (TM),  
30 Hz to 1.3 MHz 1.0 dB (C),  
1.5 MHz +0/5.0 dB (C)  
Component (DSR-1600AP):  
25 Hz to 5.0 MHz 1.0 dB (Y),  
5.5 MHz +1.0/2.0 dB (Y),  
5.75 MHz +1.0/3.0 dB (Y) (TM),  
25 Hz to 1.5 MHz 1.0 dB (C),  
2.0 MHz +1.0/2.0 dB (C)  
Composite output (Y):  
Output connectors  
Digital signal outputs  
SDI OUT (with optional DSBK-1601 SDI/AES/EBU  
Output Board installed)  
BNC type (×2, active-through), Serial  
Digital Interface format (270 Mbps),  
SMPTE 259M/ITU-R BT.656  
S/N  
DV IN/OUT 6-pin IEEE 1394 connector  
53 dB or more  
Analog video outputs  
REF. VIDEO OUT  
S-video output (Y): 55 dB or more  
Component output (Y): 55 dB or more  
30 ns or less  
BNC type ×1  
Black burst  
Y/C delay  
K-factor  
2.0% or less (K2T, KPB)  
0.286 Vp-p (DSR-1600A) or 0.3 Vp-p  
(DSR-1600AP), 75 Ω, negative sync  
Composite sync  
Processor adjustment range  
VIDEO OUT 1, 2 (SUPER)  
BNC type (×2), composite, 1.0 Vp-p,  
75 Ω, sync negative  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
BNC type (×3), Y/RY/BY  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative  
RY: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω (75% color bars  
for DSR-1600A or 100% color bars for  
DSR-1600AP)  
Video level  
Chrome level  
Setup/Black level  
3 dB/−∞ to 3 dB selectable  
3 dB/−∞ to 3 dB selectable  
30 IRE ( 210 mV)  
30°  
Chroma phase  
Y/C delay  
System phase Sync: 1 μs  
100 ns  
*
SC: 180°  
* +2 μs to –3 μs when using a TBC remote control unit  
BY: 0.7 Vp-p 75 Ω (75% color bars  
for DSR-1600A or 100% color bars for  
DSR-1600AP)  
Audio performance  
Frequency response  
S VIDEO OUT DIN 4-pin  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative  
C: 0.286 Vp-p (DSR-1600A) or  
0.3 Vp-p (DSR-1600AP), 75 Ω (burst  
level)  
Two-channel (48 kHz) mode:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5 dB/1.0 dB  
Four-channel (32 kHz) mode:  
20 Hz to 14.5 kHz +0.5 dB/1.0 dB  
Dynamic range More than 90 dB  
Distortion (THD + N)  
Analog audio outputs  
*
AUDIO OUT XLR 3-pin, male (× 4), +4/0/3 /6 dBu,  
Less than 0.05% (48 kHz)  
600 Ω loading, low impedance,  
balanced  
AUDIO MONITOR OUT  
Phono jack, 47 kΩ, unbalanced  
−∞ to 11 dBu 1 dBu, 20 dBFS  
(DSR-1600A)  
−∞ to 9 dBu 1 dBu, 18 dBFS  
(DSR-1600AP)  
* Selectable on DSR-1600AP only  
Specifications  
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Digital audio outputs  
Note  
DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT (with optional  
DSBK-1601 SDI/AES/EBU Output Board installed)  
BNC type (×2), complying with AES-  
3id-1995  
Always verify that the unit is operating properly before  
use.  
SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF  
ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,  
COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON  
ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR  
PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF  
THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY  
PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE  
WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON  
WHATSOEVER.  
Output for headphones  
HEADPHONES  
Stereo phone jack, 8 Ω, unbalanced  
−∞ to 13 dBu, 20 dBFS  
(DSR-1600A)  
−∞ to 11 dBu, 18 dBFS  
(DSR-1600AP)  
Time code output  
TIME CODE OUT  
BNC type, SMPTE time code (DSR-  
1600A), EBU time code (DSR-  
1600AP), 2.2 Vp-p 3 dB, 600 Ω,  
unbalanced  
Remote control connectors  
REMOTE  
D-sub 9-pin, female, for connection of  
editing control unit, RS-422A standard  
CONTROL S Stereo minijack, for connection of  
SIRCS-compatible remote control unit  
(DSRM-10)  
VIDEO CONTROL  
D-sub 15-pin, male, for connection of  
TBC remote control unit  
DV IN/OUT  
6-pin IEEE 1394 connector  
Supplied accessories  
AC power cord (1)  
Operating Instructions  
English version (1)  
CD-ROM manual (1)  
Optional accessories  
DSBK-1601 SDI/AES/EBU Output Board  
RCC-5G 9-pin remote control cable (length: 5 m (16 ft))  
RMM-131/1 Rack Mount Kit  
Digital video cassette  
Standard size: PDV-34*/64*/94*/124*/  
a)  
184*  
a)  
Mini size: PDVM-12*/22*/32*/40*  
a) The * in each model name is actually “ME”  
(indicating that a cassette memory is contained), or  
“N” (indicating that no cassette memory is  
contained).  
Cleaning cassette  
DV12CL (standard size), DVM12CL  
(mini size)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
Specifications  
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A/B roll editing  
Drop frame mode  
Non-drop frame mode  
An editing method that uses two or  
more playback VCRs to create  
special effects such as dissolve and  
wipe, and uses one record VCR to  
record the results of the editing.  
Using an editing control unit allows  
efficient control of the VCRs and  
very precise editing.  
Time code runs at 30 frames/sec. The  
NTSC system, however, runs at  
about 29.97 frames/sec. Drop frame  
mode adjusts this difference. The  
time code and video are synchronized  
by dropping the first two frames of  
the time code every minute, except at  
the ten-minute marks.  
The number of frames of the time  
code and video run is not adjusted.  
When you use the time code in non-  
drop frame mode, the real playback  
time will be about 86 seconds shorter  
per day than the time code. If you edit  
frame by frame or if you determine  
the length of a shot by counting the  
time code, use drop frame mode.  
AES/EBU format  
Head drum  
A unified format for digital audio  
signals. It allows a single connector  
to carry the signals for two channels.  
A metal cylinder to which a video  
head is attached. This drum is rotated  
at high speeds in synchronization  
with the sync signal during recording  
and playback.  
Non-linear editing  
Editing while playing back video and  
audio signals recorded on hard disks.  
Video scenes stored on disk can be  
cued up quickly, for increased editing  
efficiency. See also “Linear  
editing.”  
BY signal  
A chrominance signal determined by  
subtracting the Y (luminance) signal  
from the B (blue) signal. One of the  
component signals.  
Linear editing  
Editing while playing back video and  
audio signals recorded on video tape.  
See also “Non-linear editing.”  
PCM audio  
This is an audio signal represented by  
pulse code modulation. The analog  
audio signal is first broken down into  
a sequence of pulses, and these are  
then represented digitally.  
C (chrominance) signal  
Color signal containing color  
information such as hue and  
saturation.  
Loading  
When being loaded, the tape is pulled  
out of the cassette case and threaded  
along the specified tape path and  
wrapped round the drum to be ready  
for recording or playback. Generally,  
this is done automatically when you  
place the cassette at the cassette  
entrance of the VCR. Also called  
threading.  
Capstan  
Preroll  
A drive mechanism that moves the  
tape at a specified speed. Its rotation  
normally synchronizes with a  
reference sync signal.  
Running of a video tape to a prior to  
an edit-start point to enable the tape  
to reach a steady speed and to be  
synchronized with other video tapes.  
Component signals (YRB)  
A video signal consisting of a  
luminance signal (Y) and two  
chrominance signals (RY, BY).  
RY signal  
Loop-through connection  
A connection which allows a signal  
input to an input connector to pass  
through the unit and exit from an  
output connector as input to external  
equipment. Also called bridging  
connection.  
A chrominance signal determined by  
subtracting the Y (luminance) signal  
from the R (red) signal. One of the  
component signals.  
Composite signal  
A composite video signal containing  
video, burst and sync signals.  
Reference video signal  
A video signal consisting of a sync  
signal or sync and burst signals, used  
as a reference.  
Condensation  
Luminance signal  
Condensation of moisture on the tape  
transport mechanisms of VCRs  
including the head drum. If moisture  
condenses on the head drum, the tape  
adheres to the drum and causes  
malfunction.  
The signal that determines the  
brightness of the picture. Also called  
Y signal. One of the component  
signals.  
Setup (for DSR-1600A)  
The difference between the reference  
black level and the blanking level of  
a composite signal.  
SMPTE  
Abbreviation of Society of Motion  
Picture and Television Engineers, a  
professional association established  
in the USA.  
Glossary  
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S/N  
Sync signal  
Abbreviation of Signal-to-Noise  
(ratio). The higher the S/N value, the  
less noise and higher the picture  
quality.  
A reference signal consisting of  
vertical and horizontal sync signals  
used for synchronizing the scanning  
patterns of the video camera and the  
monitor.  
Search mode  
A VCR operating mode used when  
searching for specific scenes, by  
viewing the video output or time code  
values while playing back the tape at  
various speeds in forward or reverse  
direction.  
TBC  
Abbreviation of Time Base  
Corrector. Electronic circuits to  
electrically stabilize the playback  
signals by removing color variation  
and roll in the playback picture  
caused by irregularity in drum  
rotation and tape movement. Time  
base correction reduces deterioration  
of picture quality when transmitting  
or copying playback signals.  
Servo lock  
Synchronizing the drum rotation  
phase and tape transport phase with a  
reference signal during playback and  
recording so that the video heads scan  
the tape in the same pattern during  
playback and recording.  
Threading  
Standby Off mode  
Time code  
One of two conditions in the stop  
mode. The drum does not rotate and  
tape is slackened. There is no damage  
to the video heads and the tape, but  
the VCR is not ready for immediate  
recording or playback.  
Signals recorded on the tape to  
supply information on tape position  
such as the hour, minute, second and  
frame, to assist in setting edit points  
or searching for particular scenes.  
Unloading  
Standby On mode  
When the EJECT button is pressed,  
the VCR automatically winds the  
tape back into the cassette case. Also  
called “Unthreading.”  
One of two conditions in the stop  
mode. The drum is rotating and the  
tape is wrapped round the drum. The  
VCR is ready for recording or  
playback, so a still picture can be  
obtained.  
User bits  
Sections of time code information  
consisting of a total of 32 bits that can  
be used for recording information  
such as date, tape ID number,  
program ID number, etc.  
Subcarrier  
A sine wave imposed on the  
luminance portion of a video signal  
and modulated to carry color  
information. Its amplitude represents  
color saturation and its phase  
represents hue.  
Superimpose  
To put a set of characters onto a  
picture so that both can be seen at the  
same time.  
S-video  
A signal format in which Y  
(luminance) and C (chrominance)  
signals are separated to reduce  
interference between them so that  
noiseless images are reproduced.  
Glossary  
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Index  
Jog  
Numerics  
L
A
D
Digital  
M
Analog  
AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT connectors  
AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector  
AUDIO OUT CH-1 to CH-4  
DSR-1600A/1600PAoperationmodes  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
DVCAM  
B
E
C
O
F
CHANNEL CONDITION indicators  
ClipLink  
P
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y/R-Y/  
Connections  
H
digital non-linear editing system  
I
Index  
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Time data  
R
REMOTE  
U
V
Video  
VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 (SUPER)  
S
W
T
Tape transport control  
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