Sony VCR 85P User Manual

3-858-309-14(1)

Digital

Videocassette

Recorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual

thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

DSR-85/85P

1996 by Sony Corporation

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Overview

Features .............................................................................5

Location and Function of Parts .......................................8

Front Panel .......................................................................... 8

Rear Panel ......................................................................... 14

Chapter 2

Recording ........................................................................19

Settings for Recording....................................................... 19

Usable Cassettes ................................................................ 22

Recording Procedure ......................................................... 24

Playback...........................................................................28

Settings for Playback......................................................... 28

Playback Procedure ........................................................... 29

Recording and

Playback

Chapter 3

Setting the Time Data......................................................31

Displaying Time Data and Operation Mode Indications... 31

Using the Internal Time Code Generator .......................... 33

Synchronizing Internal and External Time Codes............. 34

Rerecording the Time Code — TC Insert Function .......... 35

Convenient

Functions for

Editing Operation

High-Speed and Low-Speed Search: Quickly and

Accurately Determining Editing Points ................37

Search Operations via External Equipment ...................... 37

Search Operations on This Unit ........................................ 37

Dubbing Signals in QSDI Format — QSDI Dubbing

Function...................................................................38

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Chapter 4

Menu Organization ..........................................................41

Menu Contents ................................................................42

Changing Menu Settings ................................................51

Buttons Used to Change Settings ...................................... 51

Changing the Settings of Basic Items ............................... 51

Displaying Enhanced Items............................................... 53

Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items......................... 53

Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Defaults ......... 54

Displaying Supplementary Status Information ............55

Menu Settings

Chapter 5

Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing

Connections and

Settings

System .....................................................................57

Connections for a Cut Editing System..........................58

Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System ...............59

Connections for QSDI Dubbing .....................................64

Connections for Analog Recording...............................65

Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases..................66

Chapter 6

Maintenance ....................................................................69

Condensation ..................................................................... 69

Regular Checks ................................................................. 69

Head Cleaning ................................................................... 70

Troubleshooting ..............................................................71

Error Messages .................................................................. 73

Alarm Messages ................................................................ 73

Maintenance and

Troubleshooting

Appendix

Notes on Use ...................................................................77

Specifications..................................................................78

Glossary...........................................................................81

Index .................................................................................83

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Features

The DSR-85/85P is a ¹/4-inch digital video cassette

recorder that uses the DVCAM digital recording

format. This system achieves stable, superb picture

quality by digitally processing video signals that are

separated into color difference signals and luminance

signals (component method).

The DSR-85/85P unit is equipped with the variety of

functions that are needed for videocassette recorders

and players used in professional digital video editing

systems. It features a high-speed transfer function for

digital data and supports the ClipLink™ function

developed by Sony Corporation for highly efficient

video editing. When connected to a Sony

Wide track pitch

The recording track pitch is 15 µm, fully 50 percent

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

to this feature, the DVCAM format sufficiently meets

the reliability and precision requirements of

professional editing.

High-quality PCM digital audio

PCM recording makes for a wide dynamic range and a

high signal-to-noise ratio, thereby enhancing sound

quality.

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

kHz sampling and 16-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).

EditStation™, the unit serves as part of a powerful

non-linear editing system¹⁾.

The unit is also equipped with a full-fledged analog

interface to support hybrid systems that combine

conventional analog equipment with digital equipment.

The DSR-85/85P’s main features are described below.

Playback compatibility with DV format

DVCAM Format

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

played back on this unit. (Cassettes recorded in LP

mode cannot be played back.)

DVCAM is based on the consumer DV format, which

uses the 4:1:1 component digital format, and provides

a ¹/4-inch digital recording format for professional use.

Choice of two cassette sizes

High picture quality, high stability

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

DVCAM cassettes.

• According to cassette size, it automatically changes

the position of the reel drive plate.

• The maximum recording/playback times are 184

minutes for standard size cassettes and 40 minutes for

mini-size cassettes.

Video signals are separated into color difference

signals and luminance signals, which are encoded and

compressed to one-fifth size before being recorded to

ensure stable and superb picture quality.

Because the recording is digital, multi-generation

dubbing can be performed with virtually no

deterioration of quality.

........................................................................................................................................................................................................

1) Non-linear editing

This is an editing method that uses video and audio

signals that have been 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,

such as by eliminating tape transport time.

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Features

Supports ClipLink function

A Wealth of Interfaces

In response to commands sent from the EditStation,

index pictures that are recorded on tape or ClipLink

log data that is recorded in the cassette memory can be

transferred to the EditStation. The EditStation

operator can then efficiently use these pictures and

data in a preliminary editing session.

Digital interfaces

The unit provides the following two digital interfaces.

• SDTI (QSDI)¹⁾: This interface enables SDTI (QSDI)-

format video, audio and time code signals to be

transferred between this unit and the Sony EditStation

either at normal speed or four times normal.

• AES/EBU interface: This interface enables AES/

EBU-format digital audio signals to be input and

output.

For more information about the ClipLink function, refer to

the “ClipLink Guide” also supplied with this unit.

Internal time code generator/reader

The unit contains a time code generator/reader which

can generate and read longitudinal time code (LTC) in

the SMPTE format (DSR-85) or EBU format (DSR-

85P), to ensure frame-accurate editing.

As an option, you can also use the SDI (Serial Digital

Interface) as an interface for D1 (component) format

digital video and audio signals.

When the unit is equipped with an optional DSBK-

130/130P Time Code Input/Output Board, it can

output the time code read from tape as analog (LTC)

signal, and receive externally generated time code

(LTC).

Analog interfaces

The unit also comes with analog interfaces enabling it

to be connected to analog video and audio equipment.

• Analog video: These interfaces include a component

interface, composite interface, and S-video interface.

• Analog audio: 4-channel input and 4-channel output

are both provided.

Remote control

The unit can be operated by remote control from an

editing controller that supports the RS-422A interface

or from a SIRCS²⁾-system remote controller such as the

optional DSRM-10 or SVRM-100A.

Facilities for High-efficiency

Editing

High-speed search function

The unit provides an abundance of functions that

enhance editing efficiency and precision.

The unit has a picture search function that allows you

to view color picture at playback speeds up to 32 times

normal speed in forward and reverse directions.

When remote-controlling this unit in shuttle mode

from an editing controller or a remote controller, you

can search at any speed in the range 0 (still) to 32

times normal in both directions. You can also search

frame-by-frame in jog mode.

High-speed transfer of digital signals

Using the QSDI interface enables the digital video,

audio and time code signals to be transferred between

this unit and the Sony EditStation ES-7 at four times

the normal speed.

At search speeds up to 2 times normal, you can also

hear playback audio.

In the remainder of this manual, the short form

(“QSDI”) is used.

1) QSDI is a type of SDTI.

SDTI is the name of a standard interface established as

SMPTE 305M.

2) SIRCS (Sony Integrated Remote Control System)

A command protocol to remote control Sony

professional videocassette recorders/players.

This unit uses SDTI to transmit DV data, and the input/

output connectors are labeled “SDTI(QSDI)”.

In indicator and menu indications, however, the

“SDTI(QSDI)” name is shortened to “QSDI”.

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Digital slow-motion playback

Easy maintenance functions

Using the frame memory function, the unit can show

noise-free slow-motion playback at speeds ranging

from 0 to ¹/5 normal in both directions. Frame-by-

frame and field-by-field playback modes are also

available.

• 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 unit’s 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.

Jog audio function

When in jog mode, audio can be monitored at

playback speeds ranging from 2 times to ¹/30 normal in

both directions. The audio signals are once stored in

memory and then played back at the same rate as the

search speed. This allows you to use audio playback

to find the desired edit points.

Rack mountable

When you use the optional RMM-130 Rack Mount

Kit, you can mount this unit onto an EIA-standard 19-

inch rack (height = 4 units).

Built-in TBC (Time Base Corrector)

A digital TBC is built in to ensure jitter-free video

output during analog editing.

Optional Accessories

Other Features

DSBK-120/120P SDI (Serial Digital

Interface) Input/Output Board

Menu system for functionality and

operation settings

When installed in the DSR-85/85P, this board enables

digital video and audio signals in the D1 format to be

input to and output from the unit.

The unit provides a menu system to make its various

functions easier to use and set up its operation

conditions.

DSBK-130/130P Time Code Input/Output

Board

Superimposition function

When installed in the DSR-85/85P, this board enables

SMPTE or EBU-format time code (LTC) to be input to

and output from the unit.

Time code numbers, operation mode indications,

menus, error messages, and other text data can be

superimposed and output in analog composite video

signals.

RMM-130 Rack Mount Kit

This kit can be used to mount the DSR-85/85P onto an

EIA-standard 19-inch rack.

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Location and Function of Parts

Front Panel

1 Display section (A) and

video/audio input setting

section (see page 9)

2 Display section (B) and

COUNTER SELECT button

(see page 11)

1 Cassette compartment

2 REMOTE/LOCAL switch

3 POWER switch

4 HEADPHONES control knob

)

5 HEADPHONES connector

6 CONTROL S connector

3 Tape transport control

section (see page 12)

4 Menu control panel

(inside of the door)

(see page 13)

1 Cassette compartment

3 POWER switch

Accepts standard-size or mini-size DVCAM digital

videocassettes. When using a mini-size cassette, insert

it into the middle of the compartment.

Press on the “1” side to power on the unit. This causes

the audio level meter and time counter display to light.

Press on the “¬” side to power off the unit.

For details of usable cassettes, see page 22.

4 HEADPHONES control knob

Controls the volume of the headphones connected to

the HEADPHONES connector.

2 REMOTE/LOCAL switch

Selects whether the unit is operated from its front

panel or from external (remote) equipment.

REMOTE : The unit is operated from an editing

controller connected to the REMOTE connector

on the rear panel.

LOCAL : The unit is operated from its front panel or

from a SIRCS-system remote controller connected

to the CONTROL S connector on the front panel.

5 HEADPHONES connector (stereo phone jack)

Connect stereo headphones for headphone monitoring

during recording or playback.

The audio signal you want to monitor can be selected

with the MONITOR SELECT switches on 4 menu

control panel.

6 CONTROL S connector (stereo minijack)

Connect a SIRCS-system remote controller such as the

DSRM-10.

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1 Display section (A) and video/audio input setting section

1 Audio level meter

2 AUDIO MODE display

3 INPUT MODE display

AUDIO MODE

INPUT MODE

OVER

AUDIO

CH-1,1/2 CH-2,3/4

COMPOSITE ANALOG ANALOG

VIDEO

-12

-20

-12

-20

-12

-20

-12

-20

2CH Fs48k

Fs44.1k

S VIDEO

QSDI

-30

-40

-30

-40

-30

-40

-30

-40

COMPONENT AES/EBU AES/EBU

4CH Fs32k

SDI

-60

CH-1 CH-2 CH-3 CH-4

AUDIO INPUT LEVEL

AUDIO REC

SELECT

INPUT SELECT

AUDIO

CH-1

CH-2

CH-3

CH-4

VIDEO

QSDI

CH-1

CH-1/2

CH-2

CH-3/4

2CH/4CH

4 INPUT SELECT buttons

5 AUDIO REC SELECT button

6 AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control

knobs

1 Audio level meter

[2CH] and [Fs48k] indicators: Light during playback

of a tape recorded in two-channel mode (48 kHz),

or during two-channel mode (48 kHz) recording.

[2CH] and [Fs44.1k] indicators: Light during

playback of a tape recorded in two-channel mode

(44.1 kHz).

[4CH] and [Fs32k] indicators: Light during playback

of a tape recorded in four-channel mode (32 kHz),

or during four-channel mode (32 kHz) recording.

Indicates the recording level during recording or EE

mode¹⁾and the playback level during playback. When

the audio level exceeds 0 dB, the OVER indicator

lights.

The short bars to the left of some level indication bars

indicate that those levels are reference audio recording

levels.

2 AUDIO MODE display

Indicates the audio mode during playback or recording

or while in EE mode.

• During playback it indicates the audio mode in which

the tape was recorded.

• During recording or while in EE mode, it indicates

the currently selected audio recording mode. The

AUDIO REC SELECT button is used for audio

recording mode selection.

1) EE mode

“EE” stands for “Electric to Electric”. When in this

mode, the video and audio signals that are input to the

VCR’s recording circuitry do not pass through any

magnetic conversion circuits but instead are output via

electric circuits only. This mode is used to check input

signals and adjust input levels.

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3 INPUT MODE display

Indicates the format of the currently selected video and

audio input signals.

If the selected signal (except for analog audio) is not

supplied to the appropriate connector, the

corresponding indicator flashes in the INPUT MODE

display.

If the unit is not equipped with an optional DSBK-120/

120P SDI Input/Output Board, no SDI indicators light

in the INPUT MODE display no matter how many

times you press the INPUT SELECT buttons.

VIDEO indicators: The corresponding indicator

lights when the selected video input signal is in

the composite analog, S-video, component analog,

or SDI (serial digital interface) format.

AUDIO CH-1, 1/2 indicators: The ANALOG, AES/

EBU or SDI indicator lights for the corresponding

format of the selected audio signal being input to

channel 1 (when in 2-channel mode) or to

channels 1 and 2 (when in 4-channel mode).

AUDIO CH-2, 3/4 indicators: The ANALOG,

AES/EBU, or SDI indicator lights for the

corresponding format of the selected audio signal

being input to channel 2 (when in 2-channel

mode) or to channels 3 and 4 (when in 4-channel

mode).

5 AUDIO REC (recording mode) SELECT button

Selects the audio mode for recording. Each press

toggles between 2-channel mode and 4-channel mode,

and the indicator corresponding to the selected option

lights in the AUDIO MODE display.

Note

This button works only when the unit is in EE mode.

QSDI: Lights when QSDI-format video and audio

input signals have been selected. When QSDI is

selected, all of the indicators in the VIDEO and

AUDIO groups go off.

6 AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs

When recording, you can use these knobs to set audio

input levels for CH-1 (channel 1), CH-2, CH-3 and

CH-4, respectively.

You can make these knobs inoperative for an AES/

EBU, SDI or QSDI format digital audio input by

setting “DIGITAL INPUT” under the AUDIO

CONTROL menu item to “BYPASS”.

4 INPUT SELECT buttons

Select video input signals and audio input signals.

VIDEO button: Each press of this button cycles

through four video signal selection options:

composite analog, S-video, component analog,

and SDI. When you select one of these options,

the corresponding VIDEO indicator in the INPUT

MODE display lights up.

On how to use the menu, see Chapter 4 “Menu Settings”.

AUDIO CH-1, CH-1/2 button: Each press of this

button cycles through three audio signal selection

options for audio channel 1 (when in 2-channel

mode) or channels 1 and 2 (when in 4-channel

mode): analog, AES/EBU, and SDI. When you

select one of these options, the corresponding

AUDIO indicator in the INPUT MODE display

lights up.

AUDIO CH-2, CH-3/4 button: Each press of this

button cycles through three audio signal selection

options for audio channel 2 (when in 2-channel

mode) or channels 3 and 4 (when in 4-channel

mode): analog, AES/EBU, and SDI. When you

select one of these options, the corresponding

AUDIO indicator in the INPUT MODE display

lights up.

QSDI: Press this button to select QSDI signals.

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2 Display section (B) and COUNTER SELECT button

1 COUNTER SELECT button

2 Time data type indicators

3 Time counter display

4 Tape end alarm indicator

COUNTER

U-BIT

REC INHIBIT

5 REC INHIBIT indicator

HOURS

MINUTES

SECONDS

CIip Link

FRAMES

NOT

EDITABLE

REMOTE EDIT MODE

6 NOT EDITABLE indicator

7 Cassette memory indicator

COUNTER SELECT

EJECT

REW

PLAY

F FWD

STOP

REC

8 ClipLink indicator

)

9 × 4 indicator

0 EDIT MODE indicator

!¡ REMOTE indicator

1 COUNTER SELECT button

• Digital hours meter’s count value: time total for

unit’s operating hours, drum usage hours, etc.,

(selectable via the digital hours meter display menu).

• Error messages and alarm messages (see page 73)

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).

4 Tape end alarm indicator L

Starts flashing when the tape’s remaining capacity is

for about 2 minutes.

Note

If the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE,

the COUNTER SELECT button will not operate.

Select the time data via the remote equipment that is

connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear

panel.

5 REC INHIBIT indicator

Lights when the REC/SAVE switch on the loaded

cassette is in the SAVE position.

6 NOT EDITABLE indicator

2 Time data type indicators

Lights during playback of a tape that contains a DV-

format recording. DV-format recordings can be used

as source material for editing, but editing functions

such as setting IN/OUT points cannot be used.

This indicator also lights when the audio recording

mode selected on this unit does not coincides with that

of the loaded tape.

One of the three indicators (COUNTER, TC, and U-

BIT) lights to indicate the type of time data currently

shown in the time counter display.

COUNTER: CNT (count value of the time counter)

TC: SMPTE time code (DSR-85) or EBU time code

(DSR-85P)

U-BIT: User bit data

7 Cassette memory indicator

3 Time counter display

Indicates the following:

Lights when a cassette provided with a memory chip

(“cassette memory”) is loaded.

• Time data: CNT (count value of the time counter),

time code, or user bit data

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Location and Function of Parts

8 ClipLink indicator

0 EDIT MODE indicator

Lights when a cassette is loaded on which ClipLink

log data is stored in the cassette memory.

Lights when this unit is selected as the recorder VCR

under the control of an editing controller connected to

the REMOTE connector on the rear panel of the unit.

For details of ClipLink log data, refer to the “ClipLink

Guide” also supplied with this unit.

!¡ REMOTE indicator

Lights when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the

front panel has been set to REMOTE.

9 × 4 indicator

Lights when this unit is put into quadruple-speed

mode.

3 Tape transport control section

1 EJECT button

2 REW button

3 PLAY button

EJECT

REW

PLAY

F FWD

STOP

REC

)

6 REC button

5 STOP button

4 F FWD button

1 EJECT button

4 F FWD (fast forward) button

When you press this button, it lights and the cassette is

automatically ejected after a few seconds.

When you press this button, it lights and the tape is

fast forwarded. During fast forward, the picture does

not appear on the monitor.

2 REW (rewind) button

However, if “F. FWD/REW” under the AUTO EE

SELECT menu item is set to “PB”, holding down the F

FWD button provides a picture search function at 32

times normal speed in forward direction.

When you press this button, it lights and the tape starts

rewinding. During rewind, the picture does not appear

on the monitor.

However, if “F. FWD/REW” under the AUTO EE

SELECT menu item is set to “PB”, holding down the

REW button provides a picture search function at 32

times normal speed in reverse direction.

5 STOP button

Press this button to stop the current tape transport

operation.

3 PLAY button

6 REC (record) button

When you press this button, it lights and playback

begins. If you press this button during recording or

editing, the recording or editing operation is stopped

and this unit enters playback mode.

When you press this button while holding down the

PLAY button, it lights and recording begins.

Note

A menu setting has been selected at the factory so that

no tape transport control buttons other than EJECT 1

and STOP 5 will work while the REMOTE indicator

is lit on the front panel.

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4 Menu control panel

The menu control panel is located on the inside of the

door at the lower front of the unit. Press on the top of

the door to open it.

To expose the menu control panel

PUSH OPEN

1 SYNC PHASE control

2 SC PHASE control

Press on the

top of the door.

3 MENU button

4 Arrow buttons

5 RESET (NO) button

RESET(NO)

SET(YES)

SYNC PHASE

SC PHASE

MONITOR SELECT

TC PRESET

CH-

1/2

CH-

2/4

3/4

1/3

MIX

6 SET (YES) button

7 TC PRESET button

8 MONITOR SELECT switches

For details on setting time code and user bit data, see

“Using the Internal Time Code Generator” (page 33).

1 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.

5 RESET (NO) button

Press this button to:

• reset menu settings,

• reset the time data shown in the time counter display

to zero, or

• send a negative response to the unit’s prompts.

2 SC (subcarrier) PHASE control

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.

6 SET (YES) button

Press this button to:

• save new settings, such as selected menu items and

time code settings, to the unit’s memory, or

• send a positive response to the unit’s prompts.

3 MENU button

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.

7 TC (time code) PRESET button

Use this button when setting time code’s initial values

and user bit data.

On how to use the menu, see Chapter 4 “Menu Settings”.

4 Arrow (˘ ≥ ¿ ÷) buttons

Use these buttons to move around the menu items, and

also for setting time code and user bit data.

For details on setting time code and user bit data, see

“Using the Internal Time Code Generator” (page 33).

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Location and Function of Parts

8 MONITOR SELECT switches

Switch setting

Left Right

switch switch connector

Selected channel and output format

Use these switches to select the channels for audio

output via the MONITOR AUDIO 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).

HEADPHONES

MONITOR AUDIO

connector

CH-

1/3

CH-

2/4

Channel 1 only

(monaural)

Channel 1 only

(monaural)

MIX

CH-

1/3

CH-

2/4

Channels 1 and 2

(stereo)

Channels 1 and 2

(mix)

CH-

1/2

CH-

3/4

CH-

1/3

CH-

2/4

Channel 2 only

(monaural)

Channel 2 only

(monaural)

The table at right lists the correspondence of left/right

switch settings and channel/output format selections.

CH-

1/3

CH-

2/4

Channel 3 only

(monaural)

Channel 3 only

(monaural)

CH-

1/3

CH-

2/4

Channels 3 and 4

(stereo)

Channels 3 and 4

(mix)

CH-

1/2

CH-

3/4

CH-

1/3

CH-

2/4

Channel 4 only

(monaural)

Channel 4 only

(monaural)

Rear Panel

1 Analog video signal input/

output section (see page 15)

2 Digital signal input/output

section (see page 16)

ANALOG

I/O

QSDI

SDI INPUT

SDI OUTPUT

REF.VIDEO

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

3 SDI signal input/output

section (with the optional

DSBK-120/120P installed)

(see page 17)

DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU)

COMPONENT VIDEO

TIME CODE

AC IN

4 Analog audio signal input/

VIDEO

MONITOR

AUDIO

output section (see page 18)

TBC REMOTE

REMOTE

1 AC IN connector

2 TBC REMOTE connector

3 REMOTE connector

1 AC IN connector

Notes

Connect to an AC power outlet using the supplied

power cord.

• Be sure to power off this unit before connecting the

TBC remote controller to the TBC REMOTE

connector.

• Only analog outputs (outputs of the connector 6, 8

and 0 in 1 analog video signal input/output

section) can be controlled remotely.

2 TBC (time base corrector) REMOTE connector

(15-pin)

To remote-control the built-in time base corrector,

connect an optional TBC remote controller such as the

UVR-60/60P, BK-2006/2007 or BVR-50/50P.

3 REMOTE connector (9-pin)

When controlling this unit from an editing controller

such as the ES-7, PVE-500, BVE-600/800/910, or

RM-450/450CE, connect the unit to the editing

controller via this connector using the supplied 9-pin

remote control cable.

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1 Analog video signal input/output section

5 VIDEO IN connectors and 75 Ω termination

switch

ANALOG

I/O

REF.VIDEO

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

75Ω

(SUPER)

1 REF. VIDEO IN connectors

and 75 Ω termination switch

6 VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 (SUPER) connectors

OFF

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

2 REF. VIDEO OUT connector

3 TIME CODE IN connector

4 TIME CODE OUT connector

TIME CODE

7 COMPONENT VIDEO IN connectors

R-Y

B-Y

8 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors

OUT

9 S VIDEO IN connector

S VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

0 S VIDEO OUT connector

1 REF. (reference) VIDEO IN (input) connectors

(BNC type) and 75 Ω termination switch

Input a reference video signal to one of these

connectors. The two connectors can be used for a

loop-through connection. When making a loop-

5 VIDEO IN connectors (BNC type) and 75 Ω

termination switch

Input a composite video signal to one of these

connectors. The two connectors can be used for a

loop-through connection. When making a loop-

through connection, set the 75 Ω termination switch to

OFF and when not, set the switch to ON.

through connection, set the 75 Ω termination switch to

OFF and when not, set the switch to ON.

2 REF. (reference) VIDEO OUT (output)

connector (BNC type)

6 VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 (SUPER) connectors (BNC

type)

Outputs a reference video signal.

Output a composite video signal. When “CHARA.

DISPLAY” under the DISPLAY CONTROL menu

item has been set to “ON” (factory default setting), a

character signal is superimposed on the video signal

that is output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER)

connector.

3 TIME CODE IN connector (BNC type)

Input SMPTE time code (DSR-85) or EBU time code

(DSR-85P) externally generated.

4 TIME CODE OUT connector (BNC type)

When the unit is in normal-speed playback mode, this

connector outputs the time code read from the tape as

an analog (LTC) signal. When the unit is in any other

mode, the connector outputs no signal.

7 COMPONENT VIDEO IN connectors (BNC

type)

Input a component (Y/R–Y/B–Y) signal.

Y: Luminance signal

R–Y and B–Y: Color difference signals

Note

The TIME CODE IN connector and TIME CODE

OUT connector can only be used when an optional

DSBK-130/130P Time Code Input/Output Board is

installed in this unit.

8 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors (BNC

type)

Output a component (Y/R–Y/B–Y) signal.

Y: Luminance signal

R–Y and B–Y: Color difference signals

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Location and Function of Parts

9 S VIDEO IN connector (4-pin)

0 S VIDEO OUT connector (4-pin)

Input an S-video signal with separated Y (luminance)

and C (chroma: 3.58 MHz for DSR-85 and 4.43 MHz

for DSR-85P) components.

Outputs an S-video signal with separated Y

(luminance) and C (chroma: 3.58 MHz with DSR-85

and 4.43 MHz with DSR-85P) components.

2 Digital signal input/output section

1 QSDI INPUT connector

QSDI

OUTPUT

INPUT

CH-1/2

2 QSDI OUTPUT connector

3 DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) INPUT connectors

DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU)

CH-3/4

CH-1/2

CH-3/4

4 DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUTPUT connectors

INPUT

OUTPUT

1 QSDI INPUT connector (BNC type)

Input video, audio and time code signals in the QSDI

format.

3 DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) INPUT

connectors (XLR 3-pin, female)

Input digital audio signals in the AES/EBU format.

2 QSDI OUTPUT connector (BNC type)

Outputs video, audio and time code signals in the

QSDI format when the unit is in playback mode, but

outputs no EE signals.

4 DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUTPUT

connectors (XLR 3-pin, male)

Output digital audio signals in the AES/EBU format.

Note

In search mode, this connector outputs unprocessed

audio signals. If you are monitoring this audio signal

on another device, the sound may be different from the

playback output of this unit.

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3 SDI (Serial Digital Interface) signal input/output section (with the optional DSBK-120/

120P installed)

When an optional DSBK-120/120P SDI Input/Output

Board is installed in the unit, this section can be used

for inputting and outputting SDI signals.

1 SDI INPUT connector and active through output connector

SDI INPUT

SDI OUTPUT

2 SDI OUTPUT connectors

1 SDI (Serial Digital Interface signal) INPUT

connector and active through output connector

(BNC type)

The left connector is for input of SDI-format digital

video and audio signals. The right connector can be

used as an active through output connector.

2 SDI (Serial Digital Interface signal) OUTPUT

connectors (BNC type)

Output SDI-format digital video and audio signals.

The same signals are output from both connectors.

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4 Analog audio signal input/output section

ANALOG

I/O

REF.VIDEO

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

75Ω

(SUPER)

OFF

COMPONENT VIDEO

1 AUDIO IN 600 Ω ON/OFF switches

OUT

600Ω

AUDIO IN

OFF

ON OFF

TIME CODE

0dBm

2 AUDIO IN –6 dBm/0 dBm/+4 dBm

switches

-8dBm

CH-1

+4dBm-8dBm

CH-2

+4dBm -8dBm

CH-3

+4dBm -8dBm

CH-4

+4dBm

R-Y

B-Y

OUT

3 AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-4 connectors

AUDIO OUT

CH-1

S VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

CH-2

CH-3

CH-4

4 AUDIO OUT CH-1 to CH-4 connectors

5 MONITOR AUDIO connector

1 AUDIO IN 600 Ω ON/OFF switches

4 AUDIO OUT CH-1 (channel 1) to CH-4

connectors (XLR 3-pin, male)

Output channel-1 to channel-4 audio signals,

respectively.

Use these switches to select either 600 Ω impedance

(the ON setting) or 10-kΩ impedance (the OFF setting)

for the AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-4 connectors.

2 AUDIO IN –6 dBm/0 dBm/+4 dBm switches

Set these switches according to the levels of the signals

input to the AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-4 connectors.

5 MONITOR AUDIO connector (RCA phono

jack)

Outputs audio signals for monitoring. The audio

signals to be output from this connector can be

selected with the MONITOR SELECT switches on the

front panel. (See 4 menu control panel on page 13.)

3 AUDIO IN CH-1 (channel 1) to CH-4 connectors

(XLR 3-pin, female)

Use these connectors to connect separate channels of

audio input from a player VCR or other external audio

equipment.

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Recording

This section describes the necessary settings and operations to perform

recording on this unit. The same settings and operations apply whether

you are using the unit as part of an editing system, for dubbing¹⁾, or as a

stand-alone recorder. For the necessary connections for recording and the

settings not covered in this section, see Chapter 5 “Connections and

Settings”.

Settings for Recording

)

Video monitor

Player (DSR-60/60P, etc.)

REMOTE/LOCAL

switch

Audio level meter

AUDIO MODE display

INPUT MODE display

)

Recorder (DSR-85/85P)

7 6 5 4

Note

When controlling this unit from an editing controller, set the REMOTE/

LOCAL switch to “REMOTE”. When not, set the switch to “LOCAL”.

1 Power on the video monitor, then set the monitor’s input switches

according to the input signals from this unit.

2 Set up the player to play back a tape.

For details, refer to your player’s operating instructions.

3 Power on this unit by pressing on the “1” side of the POWER switch.

(Continued)

1) For dubbing of DVCAM format signals through the

QSDI interface, use the auto mode (AUTO FUNCTION)

execution menu item QSDI DUBBING.

For details, see the section “Dubbing Signals in QSDI

Format QSDI Dubbing Function” on page 38.

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Recording

4 When the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to “LOCAL”, use the

COUNTER SELECT button to select the type of time data to be used.

Each press of this button cycles through three options: COUNTER

(CNT value), TC (time code), and U-BIT (user bit data). The time

data type indicator for each option lights as it is selected.

When the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to “REMOTE”, selection of

the time data type is carried out at the editing controller.

5 Select the formats of video and audio input signal to be recorded.

Press INPUT SELECT buttons to select the desired signal formats.

Each selection is shown by a lit indicator in the INPUT MODE

display.

Video input signal

(input connector)

Corresponding INPUT Lit indicator in INPUT

SELECT button

MODE display

Composite signal

(VIDEO IN)

VIDEO

COMPOSITE in VIDEO

group

Separated Y/C signal

(S VIDEO IN)

VIDEO

S VIDEO in VIDEO group

Component signal

(COMPONENT VIDEO

IN)

COMPONENT in VIDEO

group

SDI signal (SDI INPUT) VIDEO

SDI in VIDEO group

QSDI

QSDI signal (QSDI

INPUT)

QSDI

Corresponding INPUT Lit indicator in INPUT

Audio input signal

(input connector)

SELECT button

MODE display

Analog signal (AUDIO

IN CH-1 to CH-4)

AUDIO CH-1 CH-1/2,

AUDIO CH-2 CH-3/4

ANALOG in AUDIO group

AES/EBU signal

(DIGITAL AUDIO

(AES/EBU) INPUT)

AUDIO CH-1 CH-1/2,

AUDIO CH-2 CH-3/4

AES/EBU in AUDIO group

SDI signal (SDI INPUT) AUDIO CH-1 CH-1/2,

AUDIO CH-2 CH-3/4

SDI in AUDIO group

QSDI

QSDI signal (QSDI

INPUT)

QSDI

Caution

Once you have started recording, you cannot change the input signal

selection.

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6 Select the audio mode.

Press the AUDIO REC SELECT button to select the desired mode.

Each selection is shown by lit indicators in the AUDIO MODE

display.

Audio mode

Lit indicator in AUDIO MODE display

2CH and Fs48k

2-channel mode

4-channel mode

4CH and Fs32k

Cautions

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

either two channels at 48 kHz or four channels at 32 kHz. It is not

possible to select other modes (for example with four channels at 48

kHz).

• During editing, if a signal used in assemble or insert editing is in a

different mode from the base tape, the signals will be discontinuous at

the edit points, and correct editing will not be obtained. For this

reason, audio editing between different modes is inhibited on this

unit.

For smooth editing operations, check the audio recording mode of the

base tape beforehand.

• The audio mode selecting operation is only possible when the unit is

in EE mode.

• Once you have started recording, you cannot change the audio mode

selection.

• If on a tape there is a point where the audio mode is switched, you

cannot perform an insert editing on that tape.

7 Use the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs to adjust audio input

levels.

Watching the audio level meter, adjust the level so that the meter does

not indicate higher values than 0 dB when the audio signal is at its

maximum.

When the level exceeds 0 dB, the OVER indicator lights.

The factory-preset audio recording level is –20 dB (DSR-85) or

–18 dB (DSR-85P). This setting can be changed to –12 dB using the

AUDIO CONTROL menu item.

On how to use the menu, see Chapter 4 “Menu Settings”.

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Recording

Usable Cassettes

This unit can use standard-size and mini-size DVCAM cassettes listed

below.

Model name

Size

PDV-64ME/94ME/124ME/184ME

PDVM-12ME/22ME/32ME/40ME

Standard size

Mini size

The numbers in each model name indicate the maximum recording/

playback time (in minutes) for each model. For example, the PDV-184ME

has a maximum recording/playback time of 184 minutes.

Notes

• If you insert an incorrect type of cassette, it will be automatically ejected.

• When operating this unit as a player, you can also use DV cassettes on

the unit. However, it is the best choice to always use DVCAM cassettes

because they are more reliable than DV cassettes whatever your purpose

may be: playback, editing, or long-period storage of recordings.

• Cassettes that have been recorded by a DV-format recorder can be played

back on this unit but cannot be used for editing operations such as the

setting of edit points. When you insert such a cassette into this unit, the

NOT EDITABLE indicator lights up on the front panel of the unit.

DVCAM cassettes

The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassette’s appearance.

Standard size

Mini size

REC/SAVE switch

Cassette memory

For details of this switch, see

“Preventing accidental erasure”

(page 27).

This memory is used to store ClipLink

log data. For details of ClipLink log data,

refer to “ClipLink Guide” supplied with

this unit.

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Notes on using cassettes

• Before storing the cassette, 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. The storage case of a DVCAM cassette is specially designed to

ensure a long-period storage of the tape.

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 and cause 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 record and/or play back

correctly.

For instructions on removing tape slack, see page 27.

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Recording Procedure

This section describes the procedure to perform a recording on this unit,

showing an example session in which playback signals coming from a

player VCR will be recorded on the tape loaded in the unit.

REMOTE/LOCAL switch

)

Recorder (DSR-85/85P)

)

Player (DSR-60/60P, etc.)

Notes

• When controlling this unit from an editing controller, set the REMOTE/

LOCAL switch to “REMOTE”. When not, set the switch to “LOCAL”.

• If you intend to use a tape recorded on this unit in a system comprising

this unit and an ES-7 EditStation, it is recommended to record color bars

on at least the first 40 seconds of the tape.

When transferring digital signals from this unit to the ES-7 EditStation at

quadruple speed, there must be recording for approximately 40 seconds

before the IN point.

1 After checking the following items, hold the cassette so that the tape

window is facing upward, then insert it into the recorder (this unit) as

illustrated on the next page.

See section

Item to check

Make sure that the cassette’s “REC/

SAVE” switch is set to “REC”.

“Preventing accidental erasure” (page

27).

Check for tape slack.

“Checking the tape for slack” (page

27).

Make sure that the “HUMID!” alarm is

not shown in the display window.

“Condensation” (page 69)

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Mini size

Insert the mini-size cassette into

the middle of the cassette

compartment.

Standard size

Tape window facing upward

The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit and the tape is wound

round the head drum. The tape is stationary while the head drum

rotates, and the STOP button lights.

If the REC INHIBIT indicator lights:

It indicates that the loaded cassette’s REC/SAVE switch has been set

to SAVE. Press the EJECT button in the tape transport control section

to remove the cassette, then set the cassette’s REC/SAVE switch to

REC and reload the cassette.

Note

Make sure that the unit’s power is on when ejecting and loading

cassettes.

2 Press and hold the REC button, and press the PLAY button.

This puts the unit into recording mode, and the tape starts moving.

3 Press the PLAY button on the player.

This starts the player’s playback operation, at which point this unit

starts recording the input playback signals.

Cautions

• Once you have started recording, you cannot change the audio mode

selection.

• If on a tape there is a point where the audio mode is switched, you cannot

perform an insert editing on that tape.

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Recording

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.

Caution

With such a cassette, execution of recording may

destroy the ClipLink log data.

NOT EDITABLE indicator

The recording format of the tape is “DV”.

• If you are using the unit for recording, you can use

the currently loaded tape.

• You can use the currently loaded tape as a source

tape for playback and editing. However, you

cannot use the tape as a recording tape for editing.

The audio recording mode selected on this unit does

not coincides with that of the tape.

• When your current purpose is recording, you can

use the tape as it is.

• When your current purpose is editing, set the unit

for the same audio recording mode as with the

tape. (For more details, see “Troubleshooting”

(page 71.)

For this purpose:

Do this:

Stop recording

Press the STOP button.

The unit enters stop mode, and will automatically

switch to standby off mode after 8 minutes.

Remove the cassette

Inhibit the unit from

Press the EJECT button.

After a few seconds, the tape is unwound from the

head drum and the cassette is automatically ejected.

If a CNT value is shown on the time counter display

(assuming the time data type indicator “COUNTER”

is lit), the CNT value is reset.

Change the menu settings.

outputting text information See “CHARA. DISPLAY” (page 43) in Chapter 4

(time data, operation mode “Menu Settings”.

indications, etc.) to the

video monitor.

Change the time period

Change the menu settings.

before the unit switches to See “TAPE PROTECTION” (page 46) in Chapter 4

standby off mode from stop “Menu Settings”.

mode

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Preventing accidental erasure

Set the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette to SAVE to prevent accidental

erasure of recorded contents.

REC/SAVE switch

Set to SAVE

REC

SAVE

To enable re-recording

Set the cassette’s REC/SAVE switch to REC.

If you insert a cassette into the unit when this switch is set to SAVE, the

unit will not record when you press the PLAY button while holding down

the REC button.

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

No double insertion of cassettes

When you insert a cassette, the orange lock-out plate appears in the

cassette compartment to prevent double insertion.

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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 videocassette player. For the necessary connections for playback

and the settings not covered in this section, see Chapter 5 “Connections

and Settings”.

Settings for Playback

Video monitor

Player (DSR-85/85P)

)

1 Power on this unit by pressing on the “1” side of the POWER switch.

2 Power on the video monitor and set the monitor’s switches as shown

below.

Switch

75 Ω termination switch ON (or attach a 75 Ω terminator)

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

Setting

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Playback Procedure

1 2

REMOTE/LOCAL switch

)

Note

When controlling this unit from an editing controller, set the REMOTE/

LOCAL switch to “REMOTE”. When not, set the switch to “LOCAL”.

1 Insert a cassette.

For details of cassette insertion see page 24, and for usable cassette types see

page 22.

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.

NOT EDITABLE indicator

The tape was recorded in the DV format.

You cannot use it as a recording tape for editing.

(but as a source tape for playback and editing)

Using this unit to play back a tape recorded on another device

When playing back a tape on this unit that was recorded with a DV format

VCR or some DSR-series VCRs, it is not possible to play back the first 10

seconds of the tape, because of the different tape loading mechanism. For

any tape to be played back on this unit, it is recommended to make a

preliminary recording for about 10 seconds at the beginning.

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Playback

For this purpose:

Do this:

Stop playback

Press the STOP button.

The unit enters stop mode, and will automatically

switch to standby off mode after 8 minutes.

Adjust the audio playback Use the audio level control on the monitor.

level

Search while viewing

Press and hold either F FWD or REW button to

search at 32 times normal speed in forward or

reverse direction. To return to normal playback

mode, press the PLAY button.

Note

The search picture will not be displayed unless “F.

FWD/REW” under the AUTO EE SELECT menu

item is set to “PB”.

Inhibit the unit from

Change the menu settings.

outputting text information

(time data, operation mode

indications, etc.) to the

video monitor.

See “CHARA. DISPLAY” (page 43) in Chapter 4

“Menu Settings”.

Remove the cassette

Press the EJECT button.

After a few seconds, the tape is unwound from the

head drum and the cassette is automatically ejected.

If a CNT value is shown on the time counter display

(assuming the time data type indicator “COUNTER”

is lit), the CNT value is reset.

Disable the automatic

rewind function

Change the menu settings.

See “AUTO REW” (page 42) in Chapter 4 “Menu

Settings”.

Change the time period

Change the menu settings.

before the unit switches to See “TAPE PROTECTION” (page 46) in Chapter 4

standby off mode from stop “Menu Settings”.

mode

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Setting the Time Data

This unit is provided with the following functions

related to time data.

• Display and reset CNT value

• Set, display, record, and play back SMPTE/EBU time

code and user bit data

When you set “SUB STATUS” under the DIS-

PLAY CONTROL menu item to other than

“OFF”, you can also display supplementary status

information on the monitor screen about the

editing mode settings, recording format of play-

back tape, and/or time code generator’s operating

mode.

When the unit is equipped with an optional DSBK-

130/130P Time Code Input/Output Board, it can

output the time code read from the tape as an analog

(LTC) signal while in normal-speed playback mode,

and receive an external analog time code (LTC) signal.

For details of supplementary status information, see

“Displaying Supplementary Status Information” (page 55).

Monitor screen contents

Note

The contents of the monitor screen are shown below.

Even when the unit is equipped with the DSBK-130/

130P, it outputs no signal from the TIME CODE OUT

connector unless it is in normal-speed playback mode.

A Time data type

Time data

B Drop frame indication

The following explains how to use these functions.

for time code reader^a)

C Drop frame indication for

time code generator^a)

Displaying Time Data and

Operation Mode Indications

T C R

0 0

0 4

4 7

0 7

P L A Y

L O C K

Time data and operation mode indications can be

displayed on the monitor screen.

D DSR-85/85P operation mode

Time data can also be displayed in the time counter

display on this unit.

a) This character can appear on the DSR-85 only. The

character to appear in these two columns is always a colon

( : ) on the DSR-85P.

To view time data and operation mode

indications on the monitor screen

A Time data type

The following time data type indications are displayed.

Indication Description

Select the DISPLAY CONTROL menu item and set

“CHARA. DISPLAY” to “ON” (factory default

setting).

CNT

TCR

Count value of the time counter

Time code data from time code reader

(factory default setting)

The time data and the indication of the unit’s current

operation mode are superimposed on the composite

video signal that is being output from the VIDEO OUT

2 (SUPER) connector, and can be viewed on the

monitor screen.

Use the DISPLAY CONTROL menu item to select the

information displayed and the character type and

position of the indications.

UBR

TCG

UBG

T∗R

User bit data from time code reader

Time code data from time code generator

User bit data from time code generator

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.

U∗R

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.

For details of these menu settings, see Chapter 4 “Menu

Settings”.

B Drop frame indication for time code reader

(on DSR-85 only)

Drop frame mode (factory default setting)

Non-drop frame mode

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C Drop frame indication for time code

generator (on DSR-85 only)

To display the desired time data in the

time counter display

Drop frame mode (factory default setting)

Non-drop frame mode

COUNTER SELECT button

Time data type indicators

D DSR-85/85P operation modes

Indication

Operation mode

Tape is being threaded (this indicator

is displayed from the time a cassette is

inserted until the tape has been

threaded)

THREADING

)

UNTHREADING

Tape is being unthreaded (this

indicator is displayed from the time the

EJECT button is pressed until the

cassette is actually ejected)

CASSETTE OUT

STANDBY OFF

T. RELEASE

STOP

No cassette has been loaded

Standby off mode

Time counter display

Tension release mode

Stop mode

Press the COUNTER SELECT button on the front

panel of the unit.

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.

F. FWD

Fast forward mode

REW

Rewind mode

PREROLL

PLAY

Preroll mode

Playback mode (servo unlocked)

Playback mode (servo locked)

Playback pause mode

Recording mode (servo unlocked)

Recording mode (servo locked)

Recording pause mode

Edit mode (servo unlocked)

Edit mode (servo locked)

Still picture playback in jog mode

Jog forward

PLAY LOCK

PLAY PAUSE

REC

Time data type Time data shown in the time counter

indicator

COUNTER

display

REC LOCK

REC PAUSE

EDIT

CNT (count value of the time counter)

Time code (if recording, the time code is

generated by the internal time code

generator; if playing back, the time code

is read from the tape)

EDIT LOCK

JOG STILL

JOG FWD

JOG REV

SHUTTLE +2.0

PAUSE

U-BIT

User bit data (if recording, the user bit

data is according to the most recent

settings; if playing back, the user bit

data is read from the tape)

Jog reverse

Shuttle mode (playback speed) ^a)

Shuttle playback pause mode

Note

× 4 PLAY

Quadruple speed playback mode

(servo unlocked)

The COUNTER SELECT button will not operate

when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to

REMOTE. Use the external equipment connected to

the REMOTE connector on the rear panel to select the

time data.

× 4 PLAY LOCK Quadruple speed playback mode

(servo locked)

× 4 REC

Quadruple speed recording mode

(servo unlocked)

× 4 REC LOCK

× 4 EDIT

Quadruple speed recording mode

(servo locked)

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.

Quadruple speed edit mode (servo

unlocked)

Quadruple speed edit mode (servo

locked)

× 4 EDIT LOCK

Note

a) “+2.0” in the left box is an example of playback speed

indication.

If during playback the recording on the tape includes

discontinuities, the counter may operate incorrectly at

the corresponding points.

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For details of menu settings, see Chapter 4 “Menu

Settings”.

Using the Internal Time Code

Generator

3 Press the TC PRESET button on the menu control

You can set the time code’s initial value before

recording the time code generated by the internal time

code generator onto a tape. In addition, you can set the

time code’s user bits to record user bit data such as the

date, time, scene number, reel number, or other useful

information.

panel.

The current setting is shown on the monitor screen

and in the time counter display on the unit’s front

panel. The leftmost digit keeps flashing.

One of the following menu screens is displayed on

the monitor depending on the setting made in

Step 1.

When the unit is equipped with an optional DSBK-

130/130P Time Code Input/Output Board, the internal

time code generator can be locked to (synchronized

with) an external time code.

TC PRESET MODE

UB PRESET MODE

TCG 00:00:00:00

UBG 00:00:00:00

To set the time code’s initial value and

user bit data

:DATA INCREMENT

:DATA DECREMENT

:LEFT SHIFT

:DATA INCREMENT

:DATA DECREMENT

:LEFT SHIFT

DOWN

LEFT

DOWN

LEFT

RIGHT :RIGHT SHIFT

RESET :DATA CLEAR

SET :DATA SET

RIGHT :RIGHT SHIFT

RESET :DATA CLEAR

SET :DATA SET

TC PSET:ABORT & EXIT

Time code initial value

setting screen

User bit setting screen

)

Note

If you press the TC PRESET button while CNT

value is being displayed, the message “COUNTER

MODE IS SELECTED. SET COUNTER

SELECT SWITCH TO TC OR UB” will appear on

the monitor screen and “CNT mode!” will appear

in the time counter display on the unit’s front

panel. If this happens, press the COUNTER

SELECT button to light the time data type

indicator “TC” or “U-BIT”.

2 3 4,5,6 7

1 Press the COUNTER SELECT button to light the

time data type indicator “TC” or “U-BIT”.

TC: To set the time code’s initial value.

U-BIT: To set user bit data

4 Use the ¿ and ÷ buttons to move the flashing

digit to the value to be changed.

5 Use the ˘ and ≥ buttons to change the value of the

flashing digit.

The current time code value or user bit data is

shown in the time counter display.

Enter hexadecimal values (0 to 9, A to F) when

setting user bit data.

2 Set the TIME CODE menu items as shown below.

6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until you have set the desired

values for all digits.

Menu item

TC MODE

RUN MODE

Setting

“INT”

To set a value of 00:00:00:00, simply press the

RESET (NO) button.

“FREE RUN” or “REC RUN”

Usually “DF”

DF MODE

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Setting the Time Data

7 Press the SET (YES) button.

Synchronizing Internal and

External Time Codes

The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the

monitor screen, “Saving...” appears in the time

counter display, and the new settings are stored in

the unit’s memory.

After this saving operation is completed, the

monitor screen and the time counter display return

to their usual status.

When the unit is equipped with an optional DSBK-

130/130P Time Code Input/Output Board, the internal

time code generator can be locked to (synchronized

with) an external time code (LTC) that is input to the

unit.

Note

To synchronize the internal time code to

external time code

The set data may be lost if you power off the unit

while the above saving operation is in progress.

Wait until the saving operation is completed before

powering off.

Input an external time code (LTC) signal to the unit’s

TIME CODE IN connector, then set “TC MODE”

under the TIME CODE menu item to “EXT REGEN”.

The internal time code generator locks onto the

external time code and starts advancing. Once the

internal time code generator has become synchronized

in this way, you can disconnect the external time code

input and this unit will maintain the synchronized time

code.

Advancement of internal time code

generator

The internal time code generator can advance in either

of two modes, which can be set via “RUN MODE”

under the TIME CODE menu item.

FREE RUN: Advancement starts when the data

saving operation is completed.

REC RUN: Advancement starts when recording

starts and stops when recording stops.

Note

When the selected input mode is “QSDI” (the QSDI

indicator is lit in the INPUT MODE display), setting

“TC MODE” under the TIME CODE menu item to

“EXT REGEN” causes the internal time code

generator to automatically synchronize with the

external time code input to the unit via the QSDI

interface.

To set the current time as the time code’s

initial value

In Step 2 above, set “RUN MODE” under the TIME

CODE menu item to “FREE RUN”, then set the

current time (format: HH:MM:SS:FF = hours:

minutes:seconds:frame number) in Step 3 and

subsequent steps.

Once an external time code signal has been input, the

unit’s internal time code advancement mode and frame

count mode are automatically set as shown below.

Advancement mode: FREE RUN

Frame count mode: Same as external time code

(drop frame or non-drop frame)

To confirm external synchronization

Press the STOP button to put the unit into stop mode,

then press the REC button.

Look at the time counter display and check that the

time code value displayed there matches the external

time code value.

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2 Press the ≥ button to select “AUTO FUNCTION”.

Rerecording the Time Code — TC

Insert Function

SYSTEM MENU

Auto func

SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION

Time counter display

HOURS METER

The TC insert function makes it possible to use the

internal time code generator to rewrite time code and

user bits when the time code recorded on a tape is

discontinuous.

You can start recording time code from an initial value

which can be set freely. (See page 33.)

Monitor screen

Notes

• Use a tape which is recorded in the DVCAM format.

(You cannot use the TC insert function with a tape

recorded in DV format.)

3 Press the ÷ button.

This displays the items in the level 1 of the auto

mode execution menu.

• The time code recording starts from the tape position

at which this unit was servo-locked. (From the

current tape position, there is about 3 seconds delay

at playback of normal speed or about 16 seconds

delay at playback of 4 times normal speed.) To start

time code recording at the current tape position, first

rewind the tape by the time needed to allow the unit

to be servo-locked before reaching the current tape

position.

AUTO FUNCTION MENU

QSDI DUB

QSDI DUBBING

TC INSERT

Time counter display

• If you use a tape on which ClipLink log data is

recorded, the ClipLink log data will be lost.

Monitor screen

4 Press the ≥ button to select “TC INSERT”.

2,4

3,5

AUTO FUNCTION MENU

TC insert

QSDI DUBBING

TC INSERT

Time counter display

RESET(NO)

SET(YES)

SYNC PHASE

SC PHASE

MONITOR SELECT

TC PRESET

CH-

1/2

CH-

1/3

CH-

2/4

3/4

MIX

6,8,9

Monitor screen

1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.

SYSTEM MENU

Setup menu

SETUP MENU

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AUTO FUNCTION

Time counter display

HOURS METER

Monitor screen

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Setting the Time Data

5 Press the ÷ button.

8 Press the SET (YES) button.

The following message appears.

Time code recording starts.

TC INSERT

TC INSERT AT 4 TIMES

NORMAL SPEED?

Executing

Time counter display

x4 mode?

Time counter display

EXECUTING.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

TCR 00:00:00:00

: YES KEY

: NO KEY

UBR 00:00:00:00

ABORT: MENU KEY

ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

When the recording ends, the message “TC

INSERT COMPLETED. PUSH THE YES

BUTTON.” appears on the monitor screen and

“COMPLETED” appears in the time counter

display.

6 Press the SET (YES) button to perform time code

recording at 4 times normal speed. Press the

RESET (NO) button to perform time code

recording at normal speed.

The following message appears.

TC INSERT

Set tape!

9 Press the SET (YES) button to exit the menu.

Time counter display

INSERT THE TAPE IN

THIS VTR.

ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

7 Insert the cassette.

A message to confirm the TC insert operation

appears.

TC INSERT

TC insert?

Time counter display

START TC INSERT?

START:YES KEY

ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

To cancel the TC insert operation

Press the MENU button.

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High-Speed and Low-Speed Search: Quickly and

Accurately Determining Editing Points

Use the search function to easily locate the desired

scene and to quickly and accurately determine edit

Search Operations on This Unit

points.

Once “PB” has been set for “F. FWD” and “REW”

via AUTO EE SELECT under the OPERATIONAL

FUNCTION menu item (factory default setting:

“PB”), you can use the F FWD button and REW

button for high-speed searching. When using these

buttons for high-speed searches, be sure to set the

Search Operations via External

Equipment

REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front panel to

LOCAL.

You can control the following operation modes of the

unit either from an editing controller (such as the ES-7,

PVE-500, etc.) connected to the REMOTE connector

on the rear panel or from a SIRCS-system remote

To do a forward high-speed search

controller (such as the DSRM-10) connected to the

CONTROL S connector on the front panel.

Press and hold the F FWD button. While you are

Shuttle: Use this mode to view color playback at

holding down the button, you can view the color

speeds ranging from 0 to 32 times normal in both

playback, which is advancing 32 times normal speed.

directions.

Note

To do a reverse high-speed search

When controlling the unit from the DSRM-10 for

a shuttle-mode search, the maximum possible

Press and hold the REW button. While you are

search speed is 16 times normal in both directions.

holding down the button, you can view the color

If you want a faster search than this, hold down

playback, which is going at 32 times normal speed in

reverse direction.

the F FWD or REW button. This allows you to

view a color playback at 32 times normal in

forward or reverse direction.

Jog: Use this mode for low-speed search and frame-

by-frame search.

Digital slow: Use this mode for noise-free color

playback at speeds ranging from 0 to ¹/5 normal in

both directions.

Still: Use this mode to view a still picture of any

field.

Jog audio: Use this mode to monitor the audio track

at speeds ranging from 2 times to ¹/30 normal in

both directions.

Note

When controlling this unit from external equipment, be

sure to set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the unit’s

front panel as follows:

External equipment

REMOTE/LOCAL

switch setting

Editing controller connected to

REMOTE connector

REMOTE

SIRCS-system remote controller

LOCAL

connected to CONTROL S connector

For a description of search operations via external

equipment, see the equipment’s operating instructions.

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Dubbing Signals in QSDI Format — QSDI Dubbing

Dubbing Signals in QSDI Format — QSDI Dubbing Function

Function

In addition to straightforward tape dubbing, you can

also use this unit to dub automatically from the

beginning of the tape to the end, through an QSDI

interface.

1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.

SYSTEM MENU

Setup menu

SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION

Time counter display

HOURS METER

When a tape recorded on a DSR-1/1P Digital

Videocassette Recorder or DSR-130/130P Digital

Camcorder is dubbed, the ClipLink log data held in the

cassette memory can also be copied.

Notes

Monitor screen

• Use a tape which is recorded in the DVCAM format.

(A tape recorded in DV format cannot be used as a

source tape for QSDI dubbing.)

2 Press the ≥ button to select “AUTO FUNCTION”.

SYSTEM MENU

Auto func

SETUP MENU

• Regardless of the audio recording mode setting of

this unit, dubbing is performed with the original

audio recording mode unchanged (two-channel mode

(48 kHz) or four-channel mode (32 kHz)).

• Approximately the last 2 minutes of the tape may not

be copied because of differences in tape lengths. (If

an Index Picture is recorded in this portion, it may

also not be copied.)

AUTO FUNCTION

Time counter display

HOURS METER

• A continuous recorded section of approximately 5

seconds for normal speed dubbing (approximately 20

seconds for dubbing at 4 times normal speed) is

required before the recording start point. It is

recommended that you pre-record color bars or a

similar signal at the start point of the source tape to

be dubbed on this unit.

Monitor screen

3 Press the ÷ button.

This displays the items in the level 1 of the auto

mode execution menu.

AUTO FUNCTION MENU

QSDI DUB

QSDI DUBBING

To carry out QSDI dubbing, this unit must be

connected to the REMOTE and QSDI IN/OUT

connectors on the DSR-85/85P/80/80P/60/60P.

TC INSERT

Time counter display

For details of the connections and switch settings, see the

section “Connections for QSDI Dubbing” (Page 64).

Monitor screen

1,10

2,4

3,4,5

4 Press the ÷ button to display the menu level 2 for

the item “QSDI DUBBING”, and select the

dubbing data with the ≥ button.

RESET(NO)

SET(YES)

SYNC PHASE

SC PHASE

Example: Selecting “A/V/TC/CM”

6,8

MONITOR SELECT

TC PRESET

CH-

1/2

CH-

1/3

CH-

2/4

3/4

AUTO FUNCTION MENU

>A/V/TC/CM

QSDI DUBBING

MIX

A/V

Time counter display

A/V/TC

A/V/TC/CM

Monitor screen

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5 Press the ÷ button.

8 Press the SET (YES) button.

The following message appears.

The tape is automatically wound back to the

beginning, and dubbing starts.

QSDI DUBBING

(A/V/TC/CM)

x4 mode?

QSDI DUBBING

Executing

(A/V/TC/CM)

Time counter display

DUB AT 4 TIMES NORMAL

SPEED?

Time counter display

EXECUTING.

TCR 00:00:00:00

UBR 00:00:00:00

: YES KEY

: NO KEY

ABORT: MENU KEY

ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

6 Press the SET (YES) button to perform dubbing at

4 times normal speed. Press the RESET (NO)

button to perform dubbing at normal speed.

To end the dubbing operation while it is in

progress

Press the STOP button.

The following message appears.

When the dubbing is completed, message

“COMPLETED” appears on the monitor screen

and in the time counter display.

The source tape and recording tape are both

automatically rewound to the beginning, and the

cassettes ejected. When the cassette is ejected, this

unit returns to the state in step 6.

QSDI DUBBING

Set tape!

(A/V/TC/CM)

Time counter display

INSERT RECORD TAPE IN

THIS VTR AND SOURCE

TAPE IN THE PLAYER VTR.

ABORT:MENU KEY

9 To continue by dubbing another tape, repeat steps

Monitor screen

7 and 8.

7 Insert the source tape in the player, and the

10When the dubbing is completed, press the MENU

recording tape in this unit.

button to exit the menu.

A message to confirm the dubbing operation

appears.

QSDI DUBBING

Start dub?

(A/V/TC/CM)

Time counter display

START QSDI DUBBING?

START:YES KEY

ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

To cancel the dubbing operation

Press the MENU button.

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Dubbing Signals in QSDI Format — QSDI Dubbing Function

If the following message appears in step 7 for

an A/V/TC/CM dubbing operation

QSDI DUBBING

CM capacity!

(A/V/TC/CM)

Time counter display

CM MEMORY STORAGE

CAPACITY OF THE RECORD

TAPE IS TOO SMALL.

ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

When carrying out A/V/TC/CM dubbing, the contents

of the cassette memory of the cassettes inserted in both

this unit and the player are checked.

If the cassette memory capacity of the source tape is

larger than the cassette memory capacity of the

recording tape, the above message appears.

In this case, replace the recording tape by a tape with a

larger cassette memory capacity.

If the following message appears in step 8 for

an A/V/TC/CM dubbing operation

QSDI DUBBING

Copy CM?

(A/V/TC/CM)

Time counter display

QSDI DUBBING IS ABORTED.

EXECUTE CM COPY?

COPY

:YES KEY

NOT COPY:NO KEY

Monitor screen

When carrying out A/V/TC/CM dubbing, if you press

the STOP button to stop dubbing in step 8, or if

dubbing stops because the source tape is longer than

the recording tape, the above message appears, to

confirm whether or not to copy the contents of the

cassette memory.

To copy the contents of the cassette memory, press the

SET (YES) button.

If you do not wish to copy the contents of the cassette

memory, press the RESET (NO) button. If you press

the RESET (NO) button, however, the contents of the

cassette memory may not agree with the material

recorded on the tape.

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Menu Organization

As shown in the figure below, the menu system

consists of four levels and is functionally divided into

three subsystems: the setup menu, the auto mode

(AUTO FUNCTION) execution menu and the digital

hours meter display menu. This chapter mainly

describes the setup menu, showing its contents and

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.

how to operate it.

For details of the auto mode execution menu, see the

sections “Dubbing Signals in QSDI Format” (page 38) and

“Rerecording the Time Code — TC Insert Function” (page

35). For details of the digital clock display, see the section

“Regular Checks” (page 69).

The items of the setup menu are divided into several

functional groups on level 1, and except for the MENU

Menu organization

Menu selection level

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

SETUP MENU

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

AUTO EE SELECT

LOCAL ENABLE

MAX SRCH SPEED

AUTO REW

CASSETTE OUT

F.FWD/REW

STOP

STANDBY OFF

PREROLL TIME

AFTER CUE-UP

PLAY START

A1 EDIT CH

A2 EDIT CH

A MODE CHANGE

QSDI AUDIO MON

DISPLAY CONTROL

CHARA. DISPLAY

CHARA. POSITION

CHARA. TYPE

DISPLAY INFO

SUB STATUS

MENU DISPLAY

PEAK HOLD

OVER DISP HOLD

BRIGHTNESS

ALARM

REF. ALARM

TIME CODE

TC MODE

RUN MODE

DF MODE (DSR-85 only)

UB BINARY GP.

TC EE OUT MODE

TAPE PROTECTION

FROM STOP

FROM STILL

STOP TIMER

NEXT MODE

STILL TIMER

NEXT MODE

VIDEO CONTROL

AUDIO CONTROL

MENU GRADE

STILL MODE

SETUP REMOVE (DSR-85 only)

SETUP ADD (DSR-85 only)

DIGITAL INPUT

REC POINT MUTE

REF LEVEL

AUDIO MUTE

AUTO FUNCTION

HOURS METER

QSDI DUBBING

TC INSERT

A/V

A/V/TC

A/V/TC/CM

T1:OPERATION

T2:DRUM ROTATION

T3:TAPE RUNNING

CT:THREADING

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Menu Contents

(Examples)

SETUP Menu

Indication in monitor

screen

Indication in time

counter display

The purpose and settings of the setup menu items are

described below.

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

CASSETTE OUT

∗EE

[Operational]

[>> Cass. out]

[>>> EE]

Indications of menu Items and settings

• 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 on the time counter display

of this unit is shown in square brackets ([ ]).

• Settings that have an asterisk in front of them (such

as ∗EE) are factory default settings.

• On 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

AUTO EE SELECT [> Auto

EE]: Determine whether

the unit enters EE mode or

PB mode when audio and

video signals from other

equipment are input.

CASSETTE OUT [>> Cass.

out]: Operations when the

∗EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals from other

equipment.

cassette has been ejected PB [>>> PB]: Mute video and audio signals.

F. FWD/REW^a)[>> F. FWD/

REW]: Operations when in

fast forward or rewind

mode

EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals from other

equipment.

∗PB [>>> PB]: Mute video and audio signals. (However,

holding down the F FWD or REW button on the front panel

makes this setting ineffective temporarily and allows you to

perform a picture search at 32 times normal speed in

forward or reverse direction.)

When this unit is used as

the recorder for cut editing,

it is possible to output the

input audio and video

signals to the monitor. The

term “EE” mode is used to

refer to this feature, which

enables the entire editing

operation to be carried out

with a single monitor.

STOP [>> STOP]:

Operations when in stop

mode

EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals from other

equipment.

∗PB [>>> PB]: The unit enters playback mode and outputs a

still picture.

STANDBY OFF [>> STBY

OFF]: Operations when in

standby off mode

EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals from other

equipment

∗PB [>>> PB]: The unit enters playback mode and outputs a

still picture.

LOCAL ENABLE [> Local ENA]: Select which of the tape

transport control buttons (EJECT, REW, PLAY, F FWD,

ALL DISABLE [>> All DIS]: All of the tape transport control

buttons are disabled.

STOP, REC) operate when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is ∗STOP & EJECT [>> STOP & E]: Only the STOP and EJECT

set to REMOTE.

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.

MAX SRCH SPEED [> Max SRCH]: Set the maximum value ×16 [>> × 16]: Restrict the search speed to 16 times normal.

for search mode.

Use this setting when using search mode for cueing.

∗× 32 [>> × 32]: Restrict the search speed to 32 times

normal. Use this setting when using search mode for

cueing.

× 85 [>> × 85]: Allow searching at up to the maximum tape

transport speed of 85 times normal. The picture cannot be

seen on the monitor at this speed.

AUTO REW [> AUTO REW]: Determine whether or not to

rewind automatically when playback reaches the end of a

tape.

∗ENABLE [>> ENABLE]: Rewind automatically.

DISABLE [>> DISABLE]: Do not rewind automatically.

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a) Note

speed. If this item is set to “EE”, holding down the F

FWD and REW buttons produces EE pictures.

Set this item to “PB” when you want to use the F FWD

and REW buttons to view playback at 32 times normal

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OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation

settings

Description of settings

PREROLL TIME [> Preroll]: Set the preroll time.

The preroll time can be set in one-second increments to

between 0 and 15 seconds (0 SEC [>> 0 SEC] to 15 SEC

[>> 15 SEC]). When an editing controller such as the PVE-

500 has been connected, this setting is disabled and the

editing controller’s setting is in effect. Operations such as the

preroll time setting and the time data switching operation are

also performed on the editing controller.

Factory default setting: 5 SEC [>> 5 SEC]

AFTER CUE-UP [> After CUE]: Select the operating mode

following cue-up.

STOP [>> STOP]: Stop mode

∗STILL [>> STILL]: Output still pictures in search mode.

PLAY START [> PLAY Start]: Set the timing for switching

from stop mode to playback mode.

16 FRAME DELAY [>> 16 delay] to 4 FRAME DELAY

[>> 4 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 controller such as

the PVE-500, adjusting this setting so that the delay before

switching to playback mode is the same on all the decks of Factory default setting: 5 FRAME DELAY [>> 5 delay] (for

the editing system means that there is no longer a need to

synchronize the decks for editing, and the preroll time can

be shortened.

DSR-85) or 4 FRAME DELAY [>> 4 delay] (for DSR-85P)

A1 EDIT CH [> A1 Edit CH]: Determine which audio channel ∗CH-1 [>> CH-1]: Assign to channel 1.

the EDIT PRESET command set on an editing controller

(such as the PVE-500) for A1 is assigned to.

CH-2 [>> CH-2]: Assign to channel 2.

CH-3 [>> CH-3]: Assign to channel 3.

CH-1 & CH-2 [>> CH-1&2]: Assign to channel 1 and channel

A2 EDIT CH [> A2 Edit CH]: Determine which audio channel ∗CH-2 [>> CH-2]: Assign to channel 2.

the EDIT PRESET command set on an editing controller

(such as the PVE-500) for A2 is assigned to.

CH-3 [>> CH-3]: Assign to channel 3.

CH-4 [>> CH-4]: Assign to channel 4.

CH-3 & CH-4 [>> CH-3&4]: Assign to channel 3 and channel

A MODE CHANGE [> Aud change]: Determine whether or

not to permit an insert editing that uses a different audio

recording mode (2- or 4-channel mode) from that which

was used for the tape loaded in the recorder.

∗OFF [>> OFF]: Do not permit.

ON [>> ON]: Permit.

QSDI AUDIO MON [> QSDI A mon]: Determine what type of ∗QSDI [>> QSDI]: Output the input QSDI audio as it is.

audio signal to be output as EE audio when the selected

input is QSDI.

ANALOG [>> Analog]: Automatically switch audio input

selection and output analog audio.

AES/EBU [>> AES/EBU]: Automatically switch audio input

selection and output AES/EBU format digital audio.

SDI [>> SDI]: Automatically switch audio input selection and

output SDI format digital audio.^a)

a) Displayed only when the optional DSBK-120/120P SDI

Input/Output Board is installed.

DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to

indications on the monitor and the unit

Description of settings

CHARA. DISPLAY [> Chara disp]: Determine whether or not ∗ON [>> ON]: Output text.

to output text (such as time code numbers) from the VIDEO OFF [>> OFF]: Do not output text. (In spite of this setting,

OUT 2 (SUPER) connector.

pressing the MENU button causes menu text to be output.)

CHARA. POSITION [> Chara pos]: Set the position of text

Use ¿ ÷ ˘ ≥ buttons on the menu control panel to adjust

superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) the indication position while watching the monitor screen.

connector to the monitor.

Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and return to

the level 1 of the setup menu.

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DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to

indications on the monitor and the unit

Description of settings

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

Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and return to

the level 1 of the setup menu.

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 SELECT button, and user bit data. (When

user bit data is selected using the COUNTER SELECT

button, user bit data and time code are output.)

TIME DATA & CNT [>> Time&CNT]: Time data selected

using the COUNTER SELECT button, and CNT value.

(When CNT is selected using the COUNTER SELECT

button, CNT value and time code are output.)

TIME DATA ONLY [>> Time]: Only time data

REC DATE & TIME [>> REC Date]: The time data selected

with the COUNTER SELECT button is shown on the time

counter display, and the date and time of recording are

shown on the monitor screen.

SUB STATUS [> Sub status]: Select supplementary status

∗OFF [>> OFF]: Nothing of supplementary status information.

information superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT EDIT PRESET [>> Edit Pre]: Indications of the editing mode

2 (SUPER) connector to the monitor (page 53).

settings made from the connected editing controller.

PB FORMAT [>> Format]: Indication of the recording format

which was used for the tape being played back.

TC MODE [>> TC mode]: Indications of the operating mode

of internal time code generator.

ALL [>> ALL]: All of the above-mentioned items of

supplementary status information.

For details of supplementary status information displayed on

the monitor when a setting other than “OFF” is selected, see

“Displaying of Supplementary Status Information” (page 55).

MENU DISPLAY [> Menu DISP]: Set the type of characters in Make the following settings while watching the monitor

menu text superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 screen.

(SUPER) connector to the monitor.

∗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

Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and return to

the level 1 of the setup menu.

1.5 SEC [>> 1.5 SEC] to ∗OFF [>> OFF]: Set the time from

PEAK HOLD [> Peak hold]: Set the peak hold time for audio

level meter.

zero (OFF) to 1.5 seconds in steps of 0.1 second.

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DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to Description of settings

indications on the monitor and the unit

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

meter once the indication lights.

ON [>> 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”.

Set brightness as a percentage of the maximum.

∗100% [>> 100%]

66% [>> 66%]

BRIGHTNESS [> Brightness]: Set the brightness of front

panel indicators.

33% [>> 33%]

ALARM [> ALARM]: Determine whether alarm messages are ∗ON [>> ON]: Alarm messages are issued.

issued or not.

OFF [>> OFF]: Alarm messages are not issued.

REF. ALARM [> REF ALARM]: Determine whether alarm

messages related to reference video signal are issued or

not.

ON [>> ON]: Alarm messages are issued.

∗ON (LIMITED) [>> ON (Limit)]: Alarm messages are issued

only during recording mode, EE mode, and while editing.

OFF [>> OFF]: Alarm messages are not issued.

TIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the time code Description of settings

generator

TC MODE [> TC MODE]: Determine whether to use internal ∗INT PRESET [>> INT]: Use internal time code.

time code (generated by the internal time code generator) EXT REGEN [>> EXT]: Use external time code.

or external time code.

Notes

• To be able to input an LTC signal from external equipment, it

is necessary to install the optional DSBK-130/130P Time

Code Input/Output Board in this unit.

• When the selected input mode is “QSDI” (the QSDI indicator

is lit in the INPUT MODE display), setting “TC MODE” under

the TIME CODE menu item to “EXT REGEN” causes the

internal time code generator to automatically synchronize

with the external time code input to the unit via the QSDI

interface.

RUN MODE [> RUN mode]: Select the time code generator’s ∗FREE RUN [>> FREE RUN]: Time code generator keeps

advancement (RUN) mode.

running.

REC RUN [>> REC RUN]: Time code generator only runs

while recording.

Note

Set to “FREE RUN” when carrying out editing with an editing

controller. With the “REC RUN” setting, editing and other

operations will not be carried out correctly.

(Only on DSR-85)

∗ON (DF) [>> ON (DF)]: Drop frame mode

OFF (NDF) [>> OFF (NDF)]: Non-drop frame mode

DF MODE [> DF mode]: Select whether the time code

generator and time counter operate in drop frame mode or

non-drop frame mode.

Normally select drop frame mode, to keep in sync with real

time. The non-drop frame mode is useful for example

when using computer graphics, and working on a frame

count basis.

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TIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the time

code generator

Description of settings

UB BINARY GP. [> UB Binary Gp]: Select the user bit

binary group flag of the time code generator

∗000: NOT SPECIFIED [>> 000]: Character set not specified

001: ISO CHARACTER [>> 001]: 8-bit characters

conforming to ISO 646 and ISO 2022

010: UNASSIGNED-1 [>> 010]: Undefined

011: UNASSIGNED-2 [>> 011]: Undefined

100: UNASSIGNED-3 [>> 100]: Undefined

101: PAGE/LINE [>> 101]: Mutliplex

Note

When the TC MODE menu item is set to EXT REGEN, the

user-bit binary group flag setting follows the setting on the

time code input to this unit.

110: UNASSIGNED-4 [>> 110]: Undefined

111: UNASSIGNED-5 [>> 111]: Undefined

TC EE OUT MODE [> TC out mod]: This only appears when

the optional DSBK-130/130P Timecode Input/Output

Board is installed.

∗MUTE [>> mute]: Output no timecode.

THROUGH [>> through]: Output LTC with the phase

synchronized to the signal input to the TIME CODE IN

connector. Use this mode when the signal input to the

VIDEO IN connectors is not synchronized to the reference

video signal. (See the example configuration on page 48.)

VIDEO INPUT PHASE [>> V input]: Output LTC with the phase

synchronized to the input video signal. Use this mode when

using the video input in a bridging (loop-through)

connection. (See the example configuration on page 48.)

VIDEO OUTPUT PHASE [>> V output]: Output LTC with the

phase synchronized to the output video signal. Use this

mode when using a bridging (loop-through) connection from

the output video to the input video. (See the example

configuration on page 49.)

It controls the phase of the LTC signal output when

recording timecode and in “STOP REC” mode (forced EE

mode).

TAPE PROTECTION [Tape protect]: Settings related to

tape and video head protection

Description of settings

FROM STOP [> From

STOP]: Set the time to

switch from stop mode to

tape protection mode and

select the mode for

STOP TIMER [>> STP timer]: 30 MIN [>>> 30 min] to 0.5 SEC [>>> 0.5 sec]: Select time

Set the time to switch from

stop mode to tape protection

mode.

from 16 settings ranging from 0.5 seconds to 30 minutes in

steps of 0.1 second.

Factory default setting: 8MIN [>>> 8min]

NEXT MODE [>>> Next mode]:

Select tape protection mode

when time set in STOP

∗STANDBY OFF [>>> STANDBY]: Standby off mode

TENSION RELEASE [>>> T.RLSE]: The tape tension is

released, but the picture can still be seen on the monitor.

protecting the video

heads and video tape.

TIMER setting elapses.

Note

When the unit is in tension release mode, the head drum is

still rotating, so the picture can be output and monitored. That

is, it is still in “standby on” mode (i.e. is on standby).

Therefore, care should be taken over the setting if it is

critically important whether the unit is in “standby on” or

“standby off” mode (for example when the unit is used for

broadcasting).

STILL TIMER [>> STL timer]: 30 MIN [>>> 30 min] to 0.5 SEC [>>> 0.5 sec]: Select time

FROM STILL [> From

STILL]: Set the time to

switch from still search

mode or playback pause

mode to tape protection

mode. Also select the

type of tape protection

mode to follow still search

mode when the set time

elapses (playback pause

mode is always followed

by tension release mode).

Set the time to switch from

still search mode or

from 16 settings ranging from 0.5 seconds to 30 minutes in

steps of 0.1 second.

playback pause mode to

tape protection mode.

Factory default setting: 8MIN [>>> 8min]

NEXT MODE [>>> Next mode]: ∗STEP FWD [>>> Step]: The tape is advanced at ¹/30 normal

Select the type of tape

protection mode to follow

still search mode when the

time set in “STILL TIMER”

elapses.

speed for 2 seconds.

STANDBY OFF [>>> STANDBY]: Standby off mode

TENSION RELEASE [>>> T.RLSE]: The tape tension is

released, but the picture can still be seen on the monitor.

Note

When the unit is in step forward or tension release mode, the

head drum is still rotating, so the picture can be output and

monitored. That is, it is still in “standby on” mode (i.e. is on

standby). Therefore, care should be taken over the setting if

it is critically important whether the unit is in “standby on” or

“standby off” mode (for example when the unit is used for

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VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video

Description of setting

control

STILL MODE [> STILL mod]: Determine whether the image

of a whole frame or a field is output in still playback mode.

FRAME STILL [>> Frame]: Output the image of a whole

frame.

∗FIELD 1 STILL [>> Field 1]: Output the image of field 1 only.

FIELD 2 STILL [>> Field 2]: Output the image of field 2 only.

(Only on DSR-85)

SETUP REMOVE [> Setup rmv]: Determine whether or not to

remove black setup from analog video input signals.

∗OFF [>> OFF]: Do not remove black setup.

ON [>> ON]: Remove black setup.

(Only on DSR-85)

SETUP ADD [> Setup add]: Determine whether or not to add

black setup to analog video output signals.

∗OFF [>> OFF]: Do not add black setup.

ON [>> ON]: Add black setup.

AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio

control

Description of setting

DIGITAL INPUT [> Digi. Input]: Enable or disable the AUDIO ∗VARIABLE [>> Variable]: Enable the control knobs.

INPUT LEVEL control knobs to work for AES/EBU, SDI, or BYPASS [>> Bypass]: Disable the control knobs.

QSDI format digital audio input.

REC POINT MUTE [> REC pt mute]: Determine whether or

not to mute audio at the joints of recordings.

∗OFF [>> OFF]: Mute.

ON [>> ON]: Do not mute.

REF LEVEL [> REF Level]: Select reference audio level.

Select the level from among the following three:

–12dB [>> –12dB], –18dB [>> –18dB], and

–20dB [>> –20dB]

Factory default setting: –20 dB (DSR-85), –18 dB (DSR-

85P)

AUDIO MUTE [> Audio mute]: Select whether or not to mute

the output until the audio signal has stabilized, in the

transition from still/search mode to playback.

ON [>>ON]: Mute.

∗OFF [>>OFF]: Do not mute. (This reduces the time delay

until the audio signal is output.)

Notes

• In the transition from the stop mode to playback, muting is

always applied until the audio signal has stabilized.

• The search speeds at which an audio signal can be output

vary from model to model.

MENU GRADE [Menu grade]: Selection of menu items to Description of settings

be displayed

Determine whether to display basic items only or both basic

and enhanced items on the monitor screen and on 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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• VIDEO INPUT PHASE mode

TC EE OUT MODE settings

The timecode output signal is synchronized to the

input video signal.

Use the following as reference information when

setting “TC EE OUT MODE” (see page 46).

This mode is appropriate when the output from a

single device is recorded on a number of VCRs. The

connections are loop-through connections.

In this mode, the same timecode is recorded on all of

the VCRs 1 to n.

• THROUGH mode

In this mode, the LTC signal is output with the phase

synchronized to the input timecode signal, and is

appropriate when recording signals from multiple

devices on a number of VCRs.

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

When the camcorder is in genlock mode the timecode

precision is ±0 frames, and when not in genlock

mode is ±1 frame.

VIDEO LOOP THRU

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

VIDEO IN

Input device

(VCR, camera, etc.)

DSR-85/85P (1st unit)

AUDIO IN

TIME CODE IN

VIDEO IN

Camcorder 1

TIME CODE OUT

VIDEO LOOP THRU

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

DSR-85/85P (1st unit)

VIDEO IN

DSR-85/85P (2nd unit)

AUDIO IN

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

Camcorder 2

DSR-85/85P (2nd unit)

VIDEO IN

VIDEO LOOP THRU

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

VIDEO IN

DSR-85/85P (nth unit)

AUDIO IN

Composite video or SDI (video and audio) signal

Timecode signal

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

Camcorder n

DSR-85/85P (nth unit)

Composite video or S-video signal

Audio signal

Timecode signal

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The timecode output signal is synchronized to the

output video signal.

This mode is appropriate when the output from a

single device is output to a number of VCRs with

separate cables for video, audio, and timecode.

In this mode, the same timecode is recorded on all of

the VCRs 1 to n.

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

TIME CODE OUT

AUDIO OUT

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

Input device

(VCR, camera, etc.)

DSR-85/85P (1st unit)

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

DSR-85/85P (2nd unit)

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

DSR-85/85P (nth unit)

• Composite video signal

• S-video signal

• Analog component signal

• SDI signal

Audio signal

Timecode signal

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Auto mode (AUTO FUNCTION) execution menu

For details of the use of individual items, see the sections

“Dubbing Signals in QSDI Format” (page 38) and

“Rerecording the Time Code — TC Insert Function” (page

35).

The following table shows the purpose and function of

the items in the auto mode execution menu.

Menu contents

QSDI DUBBING [QSDI dub]: Selection of data for QSDI

dubbing

Description of setting

For dubbing through the QSDI interface, select data that the

dubbing applies to.

A/V [> A/V]: Dub the audio and video.

A/V/TC [> A/V/TC]: Dub the audio, video, and time code.

A/V/TC/CM [> A/V/TC/CM]: Dub the audio, video, time code,

and cassette memory contents.

Note

When “A/V” is selected, the time code recorded follows the

setting of the TIME CODE item in the setup menu.

TC INSERT [TC insert]: Time code rewriting

Description of setting

Rewrite the time code from an initial value which can be set

freely.

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Changing Menu Settings

This section explains how to change menu settings.

1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.

The menu selection level display appears on the

monitor, with “SETUP MENU” selected (shown in

reverse video).

The time counter display of this unit shows only

the currently selected item. When the item name is

long, it is abbreviated.

Buttons Used to Change

Settings

Use the following buttons on the menu control panel to

change the menu settings.

Menu control buttons Functions

Menu selection level display

MENU button

• Opens the menu and launches

menu control mode.

• Closes the menu and exits menu

control mode.

SYSTEM MENU

Setup menu

SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION

Time counter display

HOURS METER

˘ and ≥ 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

highlighted cursor move

continuously.

¿ and ÷ buttons

• Press the ÷ button to go down

one level.

Monitor screen

• Press the ¿ button to go up

one level.

2 Press the ÷ button.

Hold down one of these buttons to

make the highlighted cursor move

continuously.

This displays all items in the menu level 1.

RESET (NO) button

SET (YES) button

• Returns the setting to the factory

default setting.

• Sends a negative response to

prompts on the monitor screen.

Level-1 menu display

SETUP MENU

Operational

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

• Saves the new setting in

memory.

DISPLAY CONTROL

Time counter display

TIME CODE

• Sends a positive response to

prompts on the monitor screen.

MENU GRADE

:BASIC

Changing the Settings of Basic

Items

Monitor screen

The factory default setting is to display only basic

items. To change the settings of basic items proceed as

follows.

3 Press the ≥ or ˘ button, to select the required

item.

Example: Display when “DISPLAY CONTROL” is selected

3,5,7

2,4,6

SETUP MENU

Display

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

DISPLAY CONTROL

Time counter display

TIME CODE

MENU GRADE

:BASIC

RESET(NO)

SET(YES)

SYNC PHASE

SC PHASE

MONITOR SELECT

TC PRESET

CH-

1/2

CH-

2/4

3/4

1/3

MIX

Monitor screen

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4 Press the ÷ button.

7 Press the ≥ or ˘ button to change the setting of

the item.

This displays the menu level 2 for the menu item

selected in step 3.

SETUP MENU

>> 33%

DISPLAY CONTROL

BRIGHTNESS

* 100%

66%

:33%

Time counter display

Example: Level-2 display for “DISPLAY CONTROL”

SETUP MENU

> Chara disp

DISPLAY CONTROL

33%

CHARA.DISPLAY :ON

Time counter display

CHARA.POSITION

CHARA.TYPE

DISPLAY INFO

SUB STATUS

MENU DISPLAY

PEAK HOLD

:WHITE

:T&STA

:OFF

Current settings

:WHITE

:OFF

Monitor screen

OVER DISP HOLD :OFF

BRIGHTNESS :100%

ALARM :ON

8 To change other settings, press the ¿ button to

return to the previous screen, then repeat steps 5 to

7 as required.

Monitor screen

5 Press the ≥ or ˘ button to select the item whose

setting you wish to change.

9 When you have completed the settings, press the

SET (YES) button.

For menu items with a level 3, press the ÷ button

to go to the level 3, then press the ≥ or ˘ button to

select the item whose setting you wish to change.

Example: Display when “BRIGHTNESS” is selected

The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the

monitor screen, and “Saving...” appears in the time

counter display, while the new settings are saved in

the unit’s memory.

When the saving operation is completed, the

monitor screen and time counter display return to

their normal indications.

SETUP MENU

> Brightness

DISPLAY CONTROL

CHARA.DISPLAY :ON

Time counter display

CHARA.POSITION

CHARA.TYPE

DISPLAY INFO

SUB STATUS

MENU DISPLAY

PEAK HOLD

:WHITE

:T&STA

:OFF

:WHITE

:OFF

Notes

• If you power off the unit before setting operation

is completed, settings will 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 both on

the monitor screen and in the time counter display

for 0.5 seconds, and the system forcibly exits the

menus. To change more than one setting, be sure

after making the settings to press the SET (YES)

button.

OVER DISP HOLD :OFF

BRIGHTNESS :100%

ALARM :ON

Monitor screen

6 Press the ÷ button.

This displays all possible settings for the item

selected in step 5.

SETUP MENU

>> 100%

DISPLAY CONTROL

BRIGHTNESS

* 100%

66%

:100%

Time counter display

33%

Monitor screen

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Meanings of indications on the monitor

screen

Changing the Settings of

Enhanced Items

On-screen indication

Meaning

Pressing the ÷ button

switches to the next lower

menu level or to a setting

selection screen.

Right-pointing arrow at the

right of a menu item (See

step 1 on page 51.)

To change the settings of enhanced items, first carry

out the procedure in the previous section “Displaying

Enhanced Items”, then proceed as follows.

Pressing the ¿ button returns

to the previous (higher) menu

level.

Left-pointing arrow at the

left of a menu item (See

step 4 on page 52.)

Character string at the

right of a menu item (See

step 4 on page 52.)

Current setting of the menu

item.

RESET(NO)

SET(YES)

SYNC PHASE

SC PHASE

When shown with a colon: the

current setting is the same

as the factory default.

When shown with a raised dot:

the current setting is

different from the factory

default. (See step 2 on this

page.)

MONITOR SELECT

TC PRESET

CH-

1/2

CH-

1/3

CH-

2/4

3/4

MIX

An asterisk by a complete Factory default setting.

list of settings (See step 6

on page 52.)

1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.

The menu selection level display appears on the

monitor.

2 Press the ÷ button.

Displaying Enhanced Items

This displays all basic and enhanced items in the

menu level 1.

The factory default setting is not to display enhanced

items.

To display enhanced items, use the procedure in the

previous section, “Changing the Settings of Basic

Items”, to set the item “MENU GRADE” to

“ENHANCED”. (In step 3 on page 51 select “MENU

GRADE”, and select “ENHANCED”, then press the

SET (YES) button to save the setting in memory).

Once the menu item “MENU GRADE” is set to

“ENHANCED”, when you press the MENU button

and the ÷ button to display the SETUP menu, all

basic and enhanced items in the menu level 1 appear.

Level-1 menu display

SETUP MENU

Menu grade

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

DISPLAY CONTROL

Time counter display

TIME CODE

TAPE PROTECTION

VIDEO CONTROL

AUDIO CONTROL

MENU GRADE

•ENHAN

Current settings

Monitor screen

3 Follow the same procedure as in steps 3 to 8 of the

procedure in the section “Changing the Settings of

Basic Items”, using the arrow buttons to select an

item and change its setting.

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4 When you have completed the settings, press the

4 Press the SET (YES) button.

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 defaults, and these factory

defaults are saved in the unit’s memory.

The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the

monitor screen, and “Saving...” appears in the time

counter display, while the new settings are saved in

the unit’s memory.

When the saving operation is completed, the

monitor screen and time counter display return to

their normal indications.

Note

If you power off the unit while settings are being

saved, settings may not be correctly returned to

their factory defaults. Wait until the saving is

completed before powering off the unit.

Returning Menu Settings to Their

Factory Defaults

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.

After making menu setting changes, to return settings

to their factory defaults, use the following procedure.

To return a particular setting to its factory

default

In the display for changing the setting in question,

press the RESET (NO) button.

Carry out the procedure in the section “Changing the

Settings of Basic Items” (page 51) up to step 6, then

with the list of the setting displayed (in the example, if

the setting has been changed it will be “66%” or

“33%”) press the RESET (NO) button, to return the

setting to its factory default of “100%”.

To return all settings to their factory

defaults

1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel,

to display the menu selection.

2 Press the ÷ 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 defaults.

Monitor screen message “INITIALIZE ALL ITEMS TO

FACTORY PRESET

VALUES?”

Message in the time

counter display

“Init setup?”

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Displaying Supplementary Status Information

When you set “SUB STATUS” under the DISPLAY

CONTROL menu item to other than “OFF”, you can

view supplementary status information on the monitor

screen below the operating mode display area.

When “SUB STATUS” is set to “TC MODE”:

On-screen

indication

Meaning

INT PRESET

FREE [IP F]

The internal time code generator is

operating in FREE RUN mode.

INT PRESET REC The internal time code generator is

[IP R]

operating in REC RUN mode.

T C R

0 0

P L A Y

I N S

0 4

A 1

4 7

L O C K

3 4 T C

0 7

EXT LTC-T&U

[ELTU]

The internal time code generator is in

synchronization with external time

code (LTC) input to the unit via

optional DSBK-130/130P board and is

generating the same time code value

and user bit value as those of the

external time code.

Supplementary status information

EXT QSDI-T&U

[EQTU]

The internal time code generator is in

synchronization with external time

code input to the unit via QSDI

interface and is generating the same

time code value and user bit value as

those of the external time code.

The following items of supplementary status

information are displayed depending on the setting of

“SUB STATUS”.

Setting of “SUB

STATUS”

Items of supplementary

information displayed

Display format of supplementary status

information when “SUB STATUS” is set to

“ALL”

All items of supplementary status information are

displayed in the order shown below.

EDIT PRESET

PB FORMAT

TC MODE

ALL

Editing mode settings made on the

editing controller

Recording format of the tape being

played back

Operating mode of the internal time

code generator

(Example)

All of the above items

V 1 2 3 4 T

D C

I P

The following tables show the on-screen indications of

supplementary information and their meaning.

In each table, the indications given in brackets such as

[ASM] are the indications displayed when “SUB

STATUS” is set to “ALL”. (For the display format

when “ALL” is selected, see the next paragraph.)

Editing mode settings made

on the editing controller

Operating mode of the

internal time code generator

Recording format of the

tape being played back

When “SUB STATUS” is set to “EDIT PRESET”:

On-screen

indication

Meaning

ASM [ASM]

Assemble editing mode

INS V A1234 TC

[V1234T]

INS: Insert editing mode

V A1234 TC: Channel or signal

selected for insert editing

V: Video

A1234: Audio 1, 2, 3, 4

TC: Time code

When “SUB STATUS” is set to “PB FORMAT”:

On-screen

indication

Meaning

DVCAM [DC]

DV [D]

DVCAM format

DV format (SP mode)

DV format (LP mode)

DV(LP) [D]

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Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing

System

This unit can be connected to an ES-7 EditStation to

configure a digital non-linear editing system.

If you use the QSDI interface, you can transfer video,

audio, time code, and other compressed data at quad

speed (four times the normal transfer rate) between

this unit and the ES-7.

The unit supports ClipLink functions, enabling index

pictures recorded on tape and ClipLink log data stored

in cassette memory to be transferred to the ES-7 in an

instant.

The following figure shows a connection diagram for

non-linear editing system in which this unit serves as

the recorder.

For connections of the ES-7 and its peripheral devices such

as the ESBK-7011 Control Panel, the ESBK-7045 Disk Unit,

etc., refer to your ES-7 Operating Instructions.

Note

The example connections shown in this chapter

assume that DSR-85/85P, DSR-80/80P, and DSR-60/

60P units have DSBK-100/110/120/130 (or DSBK-

100P/110P/120P/130P) option boards installed.

For a general description of ClipLink functions, refer to

“ClipLink™ Guide” supplied with the unit.

QSDI

INPUT

B B OUT(1/2/3/4)

QSDI OUTPUT

QSDI INPUT

REF. VIDEO IN

QSDI OUTPUT

REMOTE

RECORDER

MONITOR

AUDIO

VIDEO OUT 2

(SUPER)

DSR-85/85P

(recorder)

ES-7 EditStation

Audio input

Composite video input

1 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

2 9-pin remote control cable (one cable

is supplied with the DSR-85/85P)

3 Cable with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)

Video monitor

Settings on the DSR-85/85P

Switch

Setting

REMOTE

REMOTE/LOCAL

REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination

For details of video/audio input and audio mode settings,

see “Settings for Recording” (page 19).

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Connections for a Cut Editing System

For details of connecting devices other than the DSR-85/

85Ps, refer to the instruction manual for each device.

The following figure shows a cut editing system

configuration that includes two DSR-85/85Ps to serve

as the player and recorder.

When you select assemble or insert editing

mode on the editing controller, the EDIT

MODE indicator lights on the front panel of the

recorder and the recorder automatically enters

the selected editing mode.

1 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

2 9-pin remote control cable (one cable

is supplied with the DSR-85/85P)

3 Cable with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)

DSR-85/85P

(recorder)

DSR-85/85P

(player)

QSDI

INPUT

QSDI OUTPUT

REF.

VIDEO

OUT

REMOTE

MONITOR

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT 2

MONITOR

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT 2

REMOTE

(SUPER)

Composite

video input

Composite

video input

Audio input

REF.

VIDEO IN

PLAYER

Main monitor

RECORDER

Source monitor

a) For the settings on the editing control unit,

see “Settings on an editing control unit”

(page 63).

Editing control unit (such as RM-

450/450CE, PVE-500, etc.) ^a)

Settings on the DSR-85/85Ps (recorder and player)

About reference video signals

Recorder

Player

Switch

REMOTE/LOCAL

REMOTE

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 and set

the REF. VIDEO IN 75Ω termination switch to ON.

For details of the video/audio input and audio mode settings

for the recorder, see “Settings for Recording” (page 19).

Note

Jog audio monitoring is not possible with the recorder

and its monitor. For this purpose use the player and its

monitor.

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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-85/85P.

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

DSR-85/85P settings for this system are described

beginning on the next page.

In this configuration, the recorder is a DSR-85/85P,

player 1 is a DSR-60/60P, and player 2 is an analog

Betacam UVW-1600/1600P Videocasette Player. To

create a final tape (a tape that contains a completely

packaged program) in Betacam format, you can use a

Betacam VCR such as the UVW-1800/1800P as the

recorder.

Audio monitor system

Source video

monitor

Main video monitor

Video signal generator

(Sony Tektronix TSG-

130, etc.)

DSR-85/85P

(recorder)

DPS-D7 or other

delay unit^a)

)

MXP-290 Audio

Mixer

PVE-500, etc

(Editing controller)

DFS-500/500P

DME Switcher

)

UVW-1600/

1600P

DSR-60/60P (player 1)

(player 2)

Video signal

Audio signal

a) When using a DFS-500/500P DME Switcher, the phase of the

video signals processed by the DFS-500/500P is delayed,

which means that a delay unit must be connected between the

MXP-290 Audio Mixer’s output and the audio input in the DSR-

85/85P (recorder).

Reference video signal

Control signal

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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 editing, be sure to use a reference

video signal.

DFS-500/500P DME Switcher

For details of these connections, refer to each connected

device’s instruction manual.

Speaker

(left channel)

(right channel)

BLACK

BURST

2 1

OUT

REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination

switch: ON

DSR-85/85P (recorder)

REF. VIDEO IN

Audio amplifier

REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination

switch: ON

REF. VIDEO IN

DSR-60/60P (player 1)

ANALOG I/O

QSDI

SDI OUTPUT

REF.VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

Cables with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)

MPONENT VIDE

TIME CODE OUT

MONITOR

OUT 1

MONITOR

OUT 2

AC IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

MONITO

AUDIO

TBC REMOTE

REMOTE

REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination switch: ON

REF. VIDEO IN

MXP-290 Audio Mixer

UVW-1600/1600P (player 2)

PVE-500 Editing Control Unit

REF.

VIDEO

REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω

termination switch: ON

Use 75 Ω 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 controller to control

all other A/B roll editing system devices.

DSR-85/85P (recorder)

Setting on all devices controlled from the editing controller

Switch

Setting

REMOTE/LOCAL

REMOTE

9-pin remote control cable^a)

REMOTE

DSR-60/60P (player 1)

ANALOG I/O

QSDI

SDI OUTPUT

REF.VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

MPONENT VIDE

TIME CODE OUT

AC IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

MONITO

AUDIO

TBC REMOTE

REMOTE

9-pin remote control cable^a)

Mixer control mode selection

switch: PARALLEL

UVW-1600/1600P (player 2)

RECORDER

PLAYER 1

PVE-500 Editing

Control Unit

MIXER

SWITCHER

PLAYER 2

9-pin remote control cable^a)

REMOTE

DFS-500/500P DME Switcher

9-pin remote control cable^a)

EDITOR

MXP-290 Audio Mixer

9-pin/15-pin mixer control cable (not supplied)

EDITOR (15-pin)

a) Use the 9-pin remote control cable supplied with this unit or an

optional RCC-5G/10G/30G cable.

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Video/audio signal connections

The following shows an example of video/audio signal

connections in an A/B roll editing system. In this

example, analog component signals are used as the

video signals and XLR 3-pin connectors are used as

audio input/output connectors.

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

(Y, R–Y, B–Y)

DSR-85/85P

(recorder)

DFS-500/500P

DME Switcher

VIDEO INPUTS

COMPONENT 2

PGM OUT

COMPONENT 1

AUDIO IN

CH-1

VIDEO INPUTS

COMPONENT 1

CH-2

CH-1 OUT

CH-2 OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

Y, R–Y, B–Y/RGB OUT

DSR-60/60P (player 1)

DPS-D7 or other delay unit

ANALOG I/O

QSDI

SDI OUTPUT

REF.VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

CH-2 IN

CH-1 IN

MPONENT VIDE

TIME CODE OUT

MXP-290

AC IN

Audio Mixer

LINE OUT 2

LINE OUT 1

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

MONITO

AUDIO

TBC REMOTE

REMOTE

AUDIO OUT

CH-1

CH-2

MIC/LINE IN 4

COMPONENT 1

OUTPUT

1 12-pin/3-BNC cross cable (not

supplied) (Consult your Sony

dealer about this cable.)

2 12-pin dubbing cable (not

supplied)

AUDIO OUTPUT

CH-1

UVW-1600/1600P (player 2)

3 Cable with XLR connectors

CH-2

(not supplied)

Settings on the DSR-85/85P (recorder)

Switch

Setting

AUDIO IN 600 Ω ON/OFF

Normally +4dBm

AUDIO IN –6dBm/0dBm/+4dBm

For details of the video/audio input and audio mode

settings, see “Settings for Recording” (page 19).

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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 video signals, you can have time data, the

DSR-85/85P’s operation mode, alarm messages, and

other information displayed as text on the monitor

screen by setting “CHARA. DISPLAY” under the

DISPLAY CONTROL menu item to “ON” (this is the

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.

For details of menu operations, see Chapter 4.

10 11 12 13 14 15

80 10 00 96 05 05 03 80 0A 08 FE 00 80 5A FF

BVE-600/900/910/2000 (PAL model) or FXE-

100P/120P

Set the VCR constants as follows.

75 Ω termination switch: ON (or attach a

75 Ω terminator)

Input switches: Set according to the type

of input signals.

10 11 12 13 14 15

81 10 00 7D 05 05 02 80 0A 07 FE 00 80 4C FF

Video monitor

RM-450/450CE

Set the DIP switches as follows.

• Left switches

OFF

–

OFF

–

• Right switches (RM-450)

Composite video input

Audio input

OFF

–

OFF

OFF OFF

• Right switches (RM-450CE)

VIDEO

OUT

2(SUPER)

MONITOR

AUDIO

DSR-85/85P

–

OFF

OFF OFF

BVE-800

Set the DIP switches as follows.

• SW2

OFF

–

• SW3 (NTSC model)

OFF

–

OFF OFF

1 Cable with RCA phono

plugs (not supplied)

• SW3 (PAL model)

2 75 Ω coaxial cable

(not supplied)

OFF

–

OFF OFF

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Connections for QSDI Dubbing

The following shows an example of connections for

QSDI dubbing (see page 38), with the DSR-85/85P

used as the recorder and a DSR-60/60P as the player.

(Using a DSR-60/60P for QSDI dubbing requires an

optional DSBK-110/110P QSDI Output Board.)

DSR-60/60P (player)

a) This connector is provided by the optional DSBK-110/

110P QSDI Output Board.

AC IN

QSDI

REMOTE

OUTPUT^a)

QSDI

INPUT

DSR-85/85P

(recorder)

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT 2

(SUPER)

AUDIO

Composite video input

Audio input

1 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

Video monitor

2 9-pin remote control cable

(supplied, length 5 m (16 ft))

3 Cable with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)

DSR-85/85P (recorder) and DSR-60/60P

(player) settings

Switch

Recorder

Player

REMOTE/LOCAL LOCAL

REMOTE

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Connections for Analog Recording

The following shows connections for a system in

which analog playback signals from another recorder

or player are recorded on a DSR-85/85P. In this

system, the video signals are analog component signals

and the audio signals are recorded from audio channels

1 and 2.

Video monitor

1 Cable with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)

2 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

3 Cable with XLR connectors (not

supplied)

Composite

video input

Audio input

a) Three 75 Ω coaxial cables are used one each for Y, R–Y, and B–Y.

75 Ω termination

switch: ON

COMPONENT VIDEO

Y, R–Y, B–Y/RGB OUT

VIDEO

OUT

2(SUPER)

MONITOR

AUDIO

DSR-85/85P

(recorder)

REF. VIDEO IN

DSR-60/60P (player)

ANALOG I/O

QSDI

SDI OUTPUT

REF.VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

REF.VIDEO

OUT

MPONENT VIDE

TIME CODE OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

(Y, R–Y, B–Y)

AC IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

MONITO

AUDIO

TBC REMOTE

REMOTE

AUDIO OUT

CH-1

AUDIO IN

CH-1

CH-2

For details of the video/audio input and audio mode

settings, see “Settings for Recording” (page 19).

Settings on the DSR-85/85P

Switch/input/audio mode Setting

REMOTE/LOCAL

REMOTE (when controlling

the unit from an editing

controller)

AUDIO IN 600 Ω ON/OFF

AUDIO IN –6 dBm/0 dBm/

+4 dBm

Normally +4 dBm

Video input

Audio input

Audio mode

Component

Analog

2-channel (48 kHz)

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Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases

When using two or more players, as in an A/B roll

editing system, phase synchronization of the signals

(i.e. system sync) is necessary and for composite

signals, the subcarrier phase must also be in sync. If

not, 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.

DSR-60/60P (player 1)

Switcher (DFS-500/

500P^a), etc.)

)

DSR-85/85P (recorder)

)

UVW-1600/1600P (player 2)

BLACK

BURST

OUT

PGM OUT

Vectorscope (Sony

Tektronix 1750/1751, etc.)

75 Ω coaxial cable (B)

A IN

B IN

75 Ω coaxial cable (A)

REF. VIDEO

EXT IN

Editing controller (PVE-500)

a) The sync and subcarrier phase of the output signal from the

DFS-500/500P switcher are automatically adjusted.

Note

Ensure that the 75 Ω coaxial cables (A) and (B) are of the same

length.

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7 On player 1, adjust the SYNC and SC controls,

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).

Performing a phase adjustment operation

1 Press the SCH button on the vectorscope.

The vectorscope switches to “SCH” mode.

2 Press the B channel button on the vectorscope.

This indicator

moves as you

turn the SYNC

turn the SC

control.

This displays the black burst signal from the

switcher.

control.

3 Press the EXT button on the vectorscope.

Adjust the sync and subcarrier phase of the

output signal from player 1.

This switches the vectorscope to external

synchronization mode.

Note

When component signals are used the subcarrier

phase indicator does not appear.

4 Adjust the phase synchronization control on the

vectorscope so that the sync and subcarrier phases

are close to the reference line.

8 Output the player 2 signal from the PVE-500, and

repeat steps 6 and 7 to adjust the sync and

subcarrier phase of the output from player 2.

Sync phase

Reference line

Subcarrier phase

Align the sync and subcarrier phase of the black burst

signal to the reference line.

5 Output the player 1 signal from the PVE-500.

6 Press the A channel button on the vectorscope.

This displays the sync phase and subcarrier phase

(composite signals only) of the signal from player

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Maintenance

Digital hours meter display modes

The digital hours meter has the following four display

modes.

Condensation

If you move the unit suddenly from a cold to a warm

location, or if you use it in a very humid place,

• T1 (OPERATION) mode

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

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.

The cumulative total hours of tape transport operation

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.

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.

If condensation occurs while the unit is

operating:

The alarm message “MOISTURE HAS BEEN

DETECTED.” appears on the monitor screen, and the

alarm message “HUMID!” on the time counter

display. At the same time the unit ejects the cassette

automatically. If this happens, leave the unit’s power

on and wait until the alarm messages disappear.

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.

Displaying the digital hours meter

1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.

The menu selection level display appears on the

monitor screen and the time counter display.

Menu selection level display

Regular Checks

SYSTEM MENU

Setup menu

SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION

Time counter display

HOURS METER

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 the time counter

display of this unit. Use them as guidelines for

scheduling maintenance.

Monitor screen

(Continued)

In general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary

periodic maintenance checks.

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Maintenance

2 Press the ≥ button to select “HOURS METER”.

The following illustrates the digital hours meter

indications on 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 ÷ button on the menu control

panel.

SYSTEM MENU

Hours meter

SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION

Time counter display

HOURS METER

T1 (OPERATION) mode:

Oper. 00000

Monitor screen

T2 (DRUM ROTATION) mode:

3 Press the ÷ button.

Drum 0000

0000/00000

The cumulative counts by the digital hours meter

are indicated on the monitor screen and the time

counter display.

T3 (TAPE RUNNING) mode:

Tape 0000

Digital hours meter indications on the monitor

screen

All four counts (T1, T2, T3, and CT) are indicated on

the monitor screen.

CT (THREADING) mode:

Thread 0000

Resettable trip counts

Unresettable counts

To end the digital hours meter display

Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.

HOURS METER

00000 X10 HOURS

Resetting the trip values

About this operation, consult your Sony dealer.

T2 0000/00000 X10 HOURS

T3 0000/00000 X10 HOURS

CT 0000/00000 X10 COUNT

T1:OPERATION

T2:DRUM ROTATION

T3:TAPE RUNNING

CT:THREADING

Head Cleaning

Always use the PDVM-12CL 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.

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.

Digital hours meter indications on the time

counter display

One of the four indications appears on the time counter

display at a time. Use the ˘ and ≥ buttons to change

the item displayed.

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.

Initially, only the trip value appears. Hold down the

÷ button to display also the cumulative total from

manufacture, which will appear to the right of the trip

value and the slash.

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

the time counter display, or if the unit appears to be

malfunctioning, please check the following before

contacting your Sony dealer.

Tape problems

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

Recording is not possible.

The cassette’s REC/SAVE switch is set Set the REC/SAVE switch to REC.

to SAVE.^a)

The unit’s tape transport

The REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to

Set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to LOCAL and

control buttons (PLAY, F FWD, REMOTE and “LOCAL ENABLE” under change the menu setting of “LOCAL ENABLE” to

REW, etc.) do not work.

the OPERATIONAL FUNCTION menu

item is set to “STOP & EJECT” or “ALL

DISABLE”.^a)

“ALL ENABLE”. (See page 42.)

No cassette is loaded.^a)

Insert a cassette. (See page 24.)

The NOT EDITABLE indicator The recording mode selected on this unit • When your current purpose is editing, set the

on the front panel lights up.

does not coincides with that of the

REMOTE/LOCAL switch to LOCAL and set the

unit for the same recording mode as with the

tape, then reset the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to

REMOTE.

loaded tape.^a)

• When your current purpose is recording, you

can use the tape currently loaded in the unit.

The recording format of the currently

loaded tape is “DV”.^a)

• If you are using the unit for recording, you can

use the currently loaded tape.

• You can use the currently loaded tape as a

source tape for playback and editing.

• You cannot use the tape as a recording tape for

editing.

Time data problems

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

Cannot freely set the time

data’s initial value.

“TC MODE” under the TIME CODE

menu item has been set to “EXT

REGEN”.^a)

Change the menu setting of “TC MODE” to “INT

PRESET”. (See page 45.)

CNT is selected as the time data type to Press the COUNTER SELECT button to make the

be displayed. (The “COUNTER” time

“TC” or “U-BIT” time data type indicator light up.

data type indicator is lit.)^a)

The REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to

Set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to LOCAL and

REMOTE and “LOCAL ENABLE” under change the menu setting of “LOCAL ENABLE” to

the OPERATIONAL FUNCTION menu

item is set to “STOP & EJECT” or “ALL

DISABLE”.^a)

“ALL ENABLE”. (See page 42.)

The tape is running, but the

time data is not shown in the

time counter display.

The MENU button or TC PRESET button Press the button once again to exit the menu

on the menu control panel has been

control mode, time code preset mode, or digital

hours meter display mode. (In either of these

modes, the time data is not shown in the time

counter display.)

pressed.

The “U-BIT” time data type indicator is lit. Press the COUNTER SELECT button to make the

“COUNTER” or “TC” time data type indicator light

up.

Input problems

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

It is not possible to record a

QSDI signal.

No QSDI signal is input to the unit.^a)

Connect a QSDI signal to the QSDI INPUT

connector.

a) In these states, an alarm message appears on the

monitor screen and on the time counter display.

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Monitor problems

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

Data is not superimposed on

the monitor screen.

“CHARA. DISPLAY” under the DISPLAY Set “CHARA. DISPLAY” to “ON”. (See page 43.)

CONTROL menu item is set to “OFF”.

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’s

screen is too bright.

The 75 Ω termination switch for video

input on the monitor is in the OFF

position or a 75 Ω terminator is not fitted

to its video input connector.

Set the 75 Ω termination switch to ON or connect

a terminator.

The image on the monitor’s

screen is too dark.

In a video signal loop-through connection Set the 75 Ω termination switches to OFF on all

of video monitors, 75 Ω termination

switches for video input on monitors

other than the loop-end monitor are in

the ON position.

monitors other than the loop-end monitor .

The image is too dark when

recording a composite video

signal.

Audio problems

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

When an AES/EBU, SDI or

QSDI digital audio input is

selected, the AUDIO INPUT

LEVEL control konbs do not

work.

“DIGITAL INPUT” under the AUDIO

CONTROL menu item is set to

“BYPASS”.

Set “DIGITAL INPUT” to “VARIABLE”. (See page

47.)

Note

To be able to perform this operation, it is

necessary to set the menu item “MENU GRADE”

to “ENHANCED”. (See page 47.)

When a QSDI signal from a

player VCR is selected as the

input to this unit, putting the

player into jog mode stops this

unit from outputting an EE

audio signal.

“QSDI AUDIO MON” under the

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION menu item to a setting other than “QSDI”, and input an audio

is set to “QSDI”.

Change the menu setting of “QSDI AUDIO MON”

signal corresponding to the new setting. (See

page 43.)

Note

To be able to perform this operation, it is

necessary to set the menu item “MENU GRADE”

to “ENHANCED”. (See page 47.)

Editing problems

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

Execution of video editing in

insert mode causes subcode

data recorded on tape other

than time code data to

This phenomenon cannot be avoided with an editing system

using this unit as the recorder.

disappear from tape.

During audio editing in insert

mode, a strange image

appears on the video monitor

screen like a partial frozen

image of a frame immediately

before the IN point being mixed

in the playback picture.

This phenomenon cannot be avoided with an editing system

using this unit as the recorder, but editing itself will be achieved

exactly as you have designed.

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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, it is

necessary for the monitor to be connected to the

VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, and for

“CHARA. DISPLAY” under the DISPLAY

CONTROL menu item to be set to “ON” (factory

default setting).

If an error message appears, follow the direction

indicated under the message in the monitor screen.

For details of menu settings, see Chapter 4.

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

Alarm Messages

When a setting, connection or operation error has been

made, or when a problem such as condensation on

heads has occurred, the unit outputs alarm messages

such as the ones shown below to the monitor screen

and the time counter display.

ALARM

Cause of alarm

Direction

REMOTE MODE IS SELECTED

SET REMOTE/LOCAL SWITCH

TO LOCAL

REMOTE!

Time counter display

Monitor screen

If an alarm message appears, follow the direction

indicated under the message in the monitor screen.

VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, and for

“CHARA. DISPLAY” and “ALARM” under the

DISPLAY CONTROL menu item to be set to “ON”

(factory default setting) and “REF. ALARM” to be set

to“ON” or “ON (LIMITED)” (factory default setting).

Note

To display alarm messages on the monitor screen, it is

necessary for the monitor to be connected to the

For details of menu settings, see Chapter 4.

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List of alarm messages and associated directions

In this list the “Causes” of alarm are arranged in

alphabetic order of the first word of their phrases.

Here is a list of alarm messages and associated

directions to appear on the monitor screen. It also

shows the corresponding alarm messages to appear on

the time counter display of this unit.

Alarm messages and associated directions

Direction

Alarm message on time

counter display

Alarm message on monitor screen

Cause

B&W REF!

A black/white signal is being used for REF.

VIDEO.

Supply a color signal when using composite or S-

video output signals.

A cleaning tape has been inserted.

The tape will automatically be ejected after cleaning Cleaning Tp

is completed.

A non-standard ref. signal is being used for Use a standard signal.

REF. VIDEO.

REF NON-STD

Abnormal settings selected in setup menu.

Correct the setup menu settings. Contact your

Sony dealer if this alarm message appears again

after making corrections.

ILL. SETUP

Audio not editable on this tape.

Use a tape recorded in 2-channel (48 kHz) or

4-channel (32 kHz) mode.

2CH/32kHz!

Fs 44.1kHz!

Use a tape having audio signals recorded in locked UNLOCK mode

mode.

Audio REC mode selection different from

audio on tape.

Select the same audio recording mode as that of

the tape.

A mode err

REC mode!

PB mode!

CNT mode!

REC mode!

×4 mode!

Audio REC (recording) mode cannot be

changed during recording.

—

Audio REC (recording) mode cannot be

changed in PB (playback) mode.

Enter the unit into EE mode.

Counter mode is selected.

Use the COUNTER SELECT button to make the

TC or U-BIT indicator light.

Input selection cannot be changed in REC

(recording) mode.

—

Input selection cannot be changed in ×4

mode.

—

Input signal does not conform to DVCAM/DV —

format.

Unknown Sig

Input signal is 625/50.

—

625/50 sig!

525/60 sig!

not ×1 sig!

not ×4 sig!

No INPUT!

Input signal is 525/60.

—

Input signal is not ×1 mode.

Input signal is not ×4 mode.

Input video is not detected.

Use normal-speed playback mode.

Use quadruple-speed playback mode.

Check the INPUT MODE VIDEO indicators for

current video selection, and supply an appropriate

video signal.

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Alarm message on monitor screen

Cause

Direction

Alarm message on time

counter display

Key is jammed.

Check the following buttons: EJECT, STOP,

F FWD, REW, PLAY, REC, ˘, ≥, ¿, ÷, SET

(YES), TC PRESET, MENU, RESET (NO), INPUT

SELECT (VIDEO, AUDIO CH-1 CH-1/2, AUDIO

CH-2 CH-3/4, QSDI), COUNTER SELECT, AUDIO

REC SELECT

Key jammed!

Moisture has been detected.

No cassette in VTR.

Keep the power on and wait until this alarm

message disappears.

HUMID!

Load a cassette.

No Cass.!

Record inhibit plug on the cassette is set to Set the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette to REC. REC INHI.!

inhibit.

Remote mode is selected.

Tape cannot be replayed.

Set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to LOCAL.

REMOTE!

Use a tape having signals recorded in 525/60

format.

625/50 Tape

Use a tape having signals recorded in 625/50

format.

525/60 Tape

Tape end has been detected.

Tape not editable.

Use a new cleaning tape.

Tape end!

Use a tape recorded in DVCAM format.

Not DVCAM!

625/50 Tape

Use a tape having signals recorded in 525/60

format.

Use a tape having signals recorded in 625/50

format.

525/60 Tape

Tape not usable.

Use DVCAM/DV ME (metal-evaporated) tape.

MP Tape!

ILL. Tape!

TC EXT!

TC EXTERNAL is selected.

Use the setup menu to set “TC MODE” to “INT

PRESET”.

TCG REGEN mode is selected.

TCG RUN mode is set to REC RUN.

Use the setup menu to set “TC MODE” to “INT

PRESET”.

REGEN mode!

Use the setup menu to set “RUN MODE” to “FREE REC RUN!

RUN”.

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Notes on Use

Operation and storage locations

Avoid operation or storage in any of the following

places.

• Location subject to extremes of temperature

(operating temperature range 5°C to 40°C (41°F to

104°F))

• 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 50°C (122°F).)

• 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 20°).

Avoid violent impacts

Dropping the unit, or otherwise imparting a violent

shock to it, is likely to cause it to malfunction.

Do not obstruct ventilation openimö

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.

Care

If the casing or panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft

dry cloth. In the event oôPextreme dirt, use a cloth

steeped in a natural 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.

Shipping

Pack the unit in its original carton or equivalent

packing, and take care not to impart violent shocks in

transit.

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Specifications

General

Tape transport control system

Signal system

Tape speed

DSR-85:

DSR-85P:

NTSC

PAL

DSR-85:

DSR-85P:

28.193 mm/s

28.221 mm/s

Recording/playback time

Power requirements

DSR-85:

Using PDV-184ME standard-size cassette:

Maximum 184 minutes

120 V AC, 50/60 Hz

DSR-85P:

220 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Using PDVM-40ME mini-size cassette:

Maximum 40 minutes

Power consumption

185 W

Fast forward/rewind time

Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Operating relative humidity

Less than 80%

Storage relative humidity

Less than 90%

21 kg (46 lb 4 oz)

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 85, 32, or 16 times

normal in both directions

Mass

(according to the menu setting)

Video search (color): Up to 32

times normal speed in both

directions

Dimensions (w/h/d, excluding projections)

427 × 174 × 494 mm

(16 ⁷/8 × 6 ⁷/8 × 19 ¹/2 inches)

Audio search: Ranging from 2

times to ¹/30 normal speed

When controlling from optional DSRM-10/SVRM-

100A:

Jog mode: 0 (still) to 2 times

normal in both directions

Shuttle mode: 8 speeds from 0

(still) to 16 times normal in both

directions

Digital slow mode: 3 speeds, (0

(still), ¹/5, ¹/10 normal in both

directions)

Video performance

)

Bandwidth (when using analog component interface)

DSR-85:

Y: 5.0 MHz +1.0 dB/–1.0 dB

R–Y, B–Y: 1.5 MHz +1.0 dB/

–5.0 dB

427 (16⁷/₈)

DSR-85P:

Y: 5.5 MHz +1.0 dB/–2.0 dB

R–Y, B–Y: 2.0 MHz +1.0 dB/

–2.0 dB

Unit: mm (inches)

S/N(when using analog component interface)

More than 55 dB

K-factor (K2T, KPB)

Less than 2.0%

Y/C delay

Less than 30 ns

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Digital audio inputs

DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) INPUT

Audio performance

XLR 3-pin, female (×2), 110 Ω,

balanced

Frequency response

2-channel (FS=48 kHz) mode:

20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5 dB/–1.0 dB

4-channel (FS=32 kHz) mode:

20 Hz to 14.5 kHz +0.5 dB/–1.0

Time code input

TIME CODE IN (with optional DSBK-130/130P Time

Code Input/Output Board installed)

BNC type, SMPTE time code

Dynamic range

More than 85 dB

(DSR-85), EBU time code (DSR-

85P), 0.5 Vp-p to 18 Vp-p,

3.3 kΩ, unbalanced

Distortion (THD + N)

Less than 0.05% (FS=48 kHz)

Input connectors

Digital signal inputs

Output connectors

Digital signal outputs

QSDI OUTPUT BNC type, QSDI format

(270 Mbps)

SDI OUTPUT (with optional DSBK-120/120P SDI

Input/Output Board installed)

BNC type (×2, active-through),

Serial Digital Interface format

(270 Mbps), SMPTE 259M/

CCIR656-III

QSDI INPUT

BNC type, QSDI format

(270 Mbps)

SDI INPUT (with optional DSBK-120/120P SDI

Input/Output Board installed)

BNC type (×2, active-through),

Serial Digital Interface format

(270 Mbps), SMPTE 259M/

CCIR656-III

Analog video inputs

Analog video outputs

REF. VIDEO OUT

REF. VIDEO IN BNC type (×2, loop-through), black

burst, 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync

negative

BNC type, composite sync,

0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative

(with burst)

VIDEO IN

BNC type (×2, loop-through),

composite, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync

negative

VIDEO OUT 1, 2 (SUPER)

BNC type (×2), composite,

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

BNC type (×3), component

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative

R–Y, B–Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω (75%)

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

BNC type (×3), component

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative

R–Y, B–Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω (75%)

DIN 4-pin

S VIDEO IN

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω

C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (DSR-85)

0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (DSR-85P)

S VIDEO OUT

DIN 4-pin, Y and C separated

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω

C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (burst level)

(DSR-85)

Analog audio inputs

AUDIO IN XLR 3-pin, female (×4),

0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (burst level)

(DSR-85P)

+4/0/–6 dBu, 600 Ω (with 600 Ω

ON/OFF switch set to ON),

10 kΩ (with switch OFF),

balanced

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Analog audio outputs

Optional accessories

AUDIO OUT

XLR 3-pin, male (× 4), +4 dBu,

600 Ω loading, low impedance,

DSBK-120/120P SDI Input/Output Board

DSBK-130/130P Time Code Input/Output Board

RCC-5G/10G/30G 9-pin remote control cable (length

5 m (16 ft)/10 m (33 ft)/30 m (98 ft))

RMM-130 Rack Mount Kit

balanced

MONITOR AUDIO

Phono jack, –6 dBu +1 dBu/–1 dBu

47 kΩ, unbalanced

Digital audio outputs

DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUTPUT

XLR 3-pin, male (×2), 110 Ω,

balanced

Digital video cassette

Standard size: PDV-64ME/94ME/124ME/184ME

Mini size: PDVM-12ME/22ME/32ME/40ME

PDVM-12CL Cleaning Cassette

Output for headphones

HEADPHONES Stereo phone jack, –16 dBu

+2 dBu/–2 dBu, 8 Ω, unbalanced

Related equipment

ES-7 EditStation

Time code output

Linear editing controller (PVE-500, RM-450/450CE,

BVE-600/800/910/2000/9100/9100P, etc.)

DFS-500/500P DME Switcher

DXC-D30/D30P Color Video Camera

Digital Videocassette Recorder DSR-1/1P

Digital Videocassette Recorder DSR-80/80P

Digital Videocassette Player DSR-60/60P

Digital Camcorder DSR-130/130P

TIME CODE OUT (with optional DSBK-130/130P

Time Code Input/Output Board installed)

BNC type, SMPTE time code

(DSR-85), EBU time code (DSR-

85P), 2.2 Vp-p +3 dBu/–3 dBu,

600 Ω, unbalanced

DSRM-10 Remote Control Unit

SVRM-100/100A Remote Control Unit

TBC remote controller (UVR-60/60P, BVR-50/50P)

Remote control connectors

REMOTE

D-sub 9-pin, for connection of

editing controller¹⁾, RS-422A

standard

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

CONTROL S

Stereo minijack, for connection of

SIRCS-system remote control

unit (SVRM-100A, DSRM-10)

TBC REMOTE D-sub 15-pin, for connection of

TBC remote controller²⁾

Accessories supplied

AC power cord (1)

RCC-5G 9-pin remote control cable (1)

Operating Instructions (1)

ClipLink™ Guide (1)

1) ES-7, PVE-500, RM-450/450CE, BVE-600/800/910/

2000/9100/9100P, etc.

2) UVR-60/60P, etc.

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Glossary

A/B roll editing

EE mode

SMPTE

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 controller allows

efficient control of the VCRs and very

precise editing.

EE is an abbreviation of “Electric to

Electric”. Video and audio signals are

supplied to the VCR’s internal circuits, but

not to the recording heads.

Society of Motion Picture and Television

Engineers.

S/N

Abbreviation of Signal-to-Noise (ratio).

The higher the S/N value, the less noise

and higher the picture quality.

Linear editing

Editing while playing back video and

audio signals recorded on video tape. See

also “Non-linear editing”.

B–Y signal

Search mode

A chrominance signal determined by

subtracting the Y (luminance) signal from

the B (blue) signal. One of the component

signals.

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.

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

A drive mechanism that moves the tape at

a specified speed. Its rotation normally

synchronizes with a reference sync signal.

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.

Chrominance signal

Color signal containing color information

such as hue and saturation. Also called C

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.

Standby Off mode

Component signal

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.

A video signal consisting of a luminance

signal (Y) and two chrominance signals

(R–Y, B–Y).

Luminance signal

The signal that determines the brightness

of the picture. Also called Y signal. One

of the component signals.

Composite signal

A composite video signal containing

video, burst and sync signals.

Standby On mode

Non-drop frame mode

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.

A mode of advancing time code in such a

way that the difference in frame value

between real time and time code is

neglected. Using this mode produces a

difference of approximately 86 seconds

per day between real time and time code,

which causes problems when editing

programs in units of seconds using the

number of frames as a reference.

Condensation

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.

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,

hue.

Drop frame mode

In NTSC format, the actual number of

frames per second is approximately 29.97,

while that for SMPTE time code is

specified as 30. Drop frame mode is a

mode in which time code is advanced in

such a way that the difference in frame

value between real time and time code is

corrected. In this mode, two frames are

skipped at the beginning of each minute,

except for every tenth minute, so that the

frame value for time code matches that for

real time. See also “Non-drop frame

mode”.

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”.

Superimpose

To put a set of characters onto a picture so

that both can be seen at the same time.

R–Y signal

A chrominance signal determined by

subtracting the Y (luminance) signal from

the R (red) signal. One of the component

signals.

EBU

Reference video signal

A video signal consisting of a sync signal

or sync and burst signals, used as a

reference.

European Broadcasting Union.

Established by broadcasting and related

organizations in Europe.

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Glossary

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.

Sync signal

A reference signal consisting of vertical

and horizontal sync signals used for

synchronizing the scanning patterns of the

video camera and the monitor.

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.

Threading

See “Loading”.

Time code

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.

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.

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Index

Digital interfaces ............................... 6, 16

Digital non-linear editing system .......... 57

Digital signal input/output section ........ 16

Digital slow mode search ...................... 37

DISPLAY CONTROL (menu) .............. 43

DISPLAY INFO (menu) ........................ 44

Drop frame mode................................... 31

DSBK-120/120P ................................ 7, 17

DSBK-130/130P ................................ 7, 31

DSRM-10 ...................................... 6, 8, 37

DV format .......................................... 5, 22

DVCAM format................................. 5, 22

A MODE CHANGE (menu) ................. 43

A/B roll editing system.......................... 59

A1 EDIT CH (menu) ............................. 43

A2 EDIT CH (menu) ............................. 43

AC IN connector .................................... 14

Accessories .............................................. 7

AFTER CUE-UP (menu) ...................... 43

ALARM (menu) .................................... 45

Care ....................................................... 77

Cassette compartment.............................. 8

Cassette memory indicator .................... 11

Cassette memory ............................. 11, 22

Cassettes ................................................ 22

inserting ........................................... 25

notes on use ..................................... 23

preventing accidental erasure .......... 27

REC/SAVE switch .................... 22, 27

tape slack ......................................... 27

CHARA. DISPLAY (menu) .................. 43

CHARA. POSITION (menu) ................ 43

CHARA. TYPE (menu)......................... 44

Cleaning, video heads............................ 70

ClipLink function .............................. 6, 57

ClipLink indicator ................................. 12

CNT value, resetting .............................. 32

Alarm messages ..................................... 71

Analog audio signal input/output

section ............................................. 18

Analog interfaces ......................... 6, 15, 18

Analog recording ................................... 65

Analog video signal input/output

Editing control unit settings .................. 63

Editing points, determining ................... 37

Editing problems ................................... 72

Editing systems

section ............................................. 15

Arrow (◊√ı∫) buttons .......................... 13

AUDIO CH-1, 1/2 indicator .................. 10

AUDIO CH-1, CH-1/2 button ............... 10

AUDIO CH-2, 3/4 indicator .................. 10

AUDIO CH-2, CH-3/4 button ............... 10

AUDIO CONTROL (menu) .................. 47

Color difference signal inputs ............... 15

Color difference signal outputs ............. 15

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

A/B roll editing system ................... 59

cut editing system............................ 58

digital non-linear editing system ..... 57

EditStation ............................................. 57

EE mode .................................................. 9

EJECT button ........................................ 12

Error messages....................................... 73

ES-7 ....................................................... 57

External synchronization, time code ..... 34

connectors ....................................... 15

AUDIO IN –6 dBm/0 dBm/+4 dBm

switches ........................................... 18

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

connectors ....................................... 15

Composite video input........................... 15

AUDIO IN 600 Ω ON/OFF switches .... 18

AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-4 connectors ... 18

AUDIO INPUT LEVEL

Composite video output......................... 15

Condensation ......................................... 69

Connections and settings ....................... 57

A/B roll editing system ................... 61

analog recording .............................. 65

audio monitor system ...................... 60

control signals ................................. 61

cut editing system............................ 58

digital non-linear editing system ..... 57

QSDI dubbing ................................. 64

reference video signal ............... 58, 60

video monitor .................................. 63

video signals .................................... 62

CONTROL S connector .......................... 8

Control signals ....................................... 61

COUNTER indicator ............................. 11

COUNTER SELECT button ................. 11

Cut editing system ................................. 58

control knobs ................................... 10

Audio input, selecting............................ 20

Audio level meter .................................... 9

AUDIO MODE display ........................... 9

Audio mode indicators ............................ 9

F, G

F FWD button ........................................ 12

FREE RUN ............................................ 34

FROM STILL (menu) ........................... 46

FROM STOP (menu)............................. 46

Front panel ............................................... 8

Audio monitor system ........................... 60

AUDIO MUTE (menu).......................... 47

AUDIO OUT CH-1 to CH-4

connectors ....................................... 18

Audio problems ..................................... 72

AUDIO REC SELECT button ............... 10

Audio recording mode, selecting........... 21

AUTO EE SELECT (menu) .................. 41

Head cleaning ........................................ 70

HEADPHONES connector...................... 8

HEADPHONES control knob ................. 8

High-speed search ................................. 37

High-speed transfer ................................. 6

AUTO FUNCTION (menu) .................. 50

Auto mode (AUTO FUNCTION)

execution menu ............................... 50

AUTO REW (menu) .............................. 41

DF MODE (menu)................................. 45

DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) INPUT

connectors ....................................... 16

DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUTPUT

connectors ....................................... 16

Digital hours meter display menu.... 41, 69

INPUT MODE display ............................ 9

Input problems ....................................... 71

INPUT SELECT buttons ......................... 9

Input setting section................................. 9

Interfaces ................................................. 6

BRIGHTNESS (menu) .......................... 45

B–Y signal input .................................... 16

B–Y signal output .................................. 16

Digital hours meter .......................... 41, 69

DIGITAL INPUT (menu) ...................... 47

Index

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Index

Internal time code generator/

reader ............................... 6, 33, 34, 35

advancement .................................... 34

using ................................................ 33

PCM digital audio ................................... 5

PEAK HOLD (menu) ............................ 44

Picture search......................................... 37

PLAY button .......................................... 12

PLAY START (menu) ........................... 43

Playback compatibility ............................ 5

Playback ................................................ 28

procedure ......................................... 29

settings............................................. 28

POWER switch ........................................ 8

PREROLL TIME (menu) ...................... 43

S VIDEO IN connector.......................... 16

S VIDEO OUT connector...................... 16

SC PHASE control ................................ 13

SDI INPUT connectors.......................... 17

SDI OUTPUT connectors...................... 17

SDI signal input/output section ............. 17

Search .................................................... 37

SET (YES) button.................................. 13

Settings

J, K

Jog audio, search ................................... 37

Jog ......................................................... 37

menu settings ................................... 51

See also “Connections and settings”.

LOCAL ENABLE (menu)..................... 42

Luminance signal input ......................... 15

Luminance signal output ....................... 15

SETUP ADD (menu) ............................. 47

Setup menu ............................................ 42

SETUP REMOVE (menu)..................... 47

75Ω termination switch ......................... 15

Shipping................................................. 77

Shuttle .................................................... 37

SIRCS ...................................................... 6

Specifications ........................................ 78

STILL MODE (menu) ........................... 47

Still picture ............................................ 37

Still search ............................................. 37

STOP button .......................................... 12

Storage ................................................... 77

SUB STATUS (menu) ........................... 44

Subcarrier phase, adjusting.................... 66

Superimposition......................... 15, 31, 55

Supplementary status information ......... 55

SYNC PHASE control .......................... 13

Sync phase, adjusting ............................ 66

QSDI AUDIO MON (menu) ................. 43

QSDI button........................................... 10

QSDI dubbing........................................ 38

QSDI DUBBING (menu) ...................... 50

QSDI indicator ...................................... 10

QSDI INPUT connector ........................ 16

QSDI interface ....................................... 57

QSDI OUTPUT connector .................... 16

Quadruple-speed (×4) indicator............. 12

Maintenance .......................................... 69

MAX SRCH SPEED (menu) ................ 42

Menu ...................................................... 41

basic items ................................. 41, 51

changing menu settings ................... 51

contents ........................................... 42

digital hours meter display menu .... 41

enhanced items .......................... 41, 53

organization ..................................... 41

returning menu settings to the

factory default ........................... 54

Rack mounting ........................................ 7

Rear panel .............................................. 14

REC button ............................................ 12

REC INHIBIT indicator .................. 11, 25

REC POINT MUTE (menu).................. 47

REC RUN .............................................. 34

Recording .............................................. 19

procedure ......................................... 24

settings............................................. 19

setup menu ...................................... 41

MENU button ........................................ 13

Menu control panel ................................ 13

MENU DISPLAY (menu) ..................... 44

MENU GRADE (menu) ........................ 47

MONITOR AUDIO connector .............. 18

Monitor problems .................................. 72

MONITOR SELECT switches .............. 14

Tape

preventing accidental erasure .......... 27

problems .......................................... 71

slack................................................. 27