2-678-737-11(1)
Digital HD
Videocassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
HVR-M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P
2006 Sony Corporation
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For customers in the U.S.A.
HVR-M25U only
CAUTION
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to operate this equipment.
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NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
Model:
SONY
HVR-M25U
Responsible Party:
Address:
Sony Electronics Inc.
16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
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Equipment for business use (Applicable in the
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with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
Voor de klanten in Nederland
Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet
vervanden hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het
apparaat.
packaging indicates that this product shall not
be treated as household waste. Instead it
shall be handed over to the applicable take-
back scheme for the recycling of electrical
Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen
moet worden.
De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam
servicepersoneel.
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local Sony office or visit
Sony Europe’s web site for business customers:
http://www.sonybiz.net/environment
Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein
chemisch afval (KCA).
Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor
recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze verwerkt
worden.
For the customers in Europe
HVR-M25E only
This product with the CE marking complies with both the
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Caution
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
following European standards:
Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials
may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material
may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also,
use of this recorder with cable television transmission may
require authorization from the cable television transmission
and/or program owner.
•EN60065
:Product Safety
•EN55103-1 :Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
•EN55103-2 :Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment ex.
TV studio).
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may
influence the picture and sound of this unit.
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Table of Contents
Chapter1
Overview
Features .............................................................................7
Location and Function of Parts .......................................9
Front Panel .......................................................................... 9
Rear Panel ......................................................................... 18
Supplied Remote Commander .......................................... 23
Displaying Various Data..................................................25
Chapter2
Playback and
Recording
Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes ..............30
Preparing the Power Supply .............................................. 31
Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes .............................................. 31
Notes on Playback/Recording ........................................... 31
Playback...........................................................................33
Connections for Playback.................................................. 33
Settings for Playback......................................................... 35
Playback Procedures ......................................................... 35
Playback Functions ........................................................... 36
AUTO REPEAT (CUSTOM REPEAT) ............................ 39
EDGE CROP MARKER ................................................... 41
MARKER BURN.............................................................. 42
Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder ................43
Connections for Recording................................................ 43
Settings for Recording....................................................... 45
Recording Procedures ....................................................... 47
Recording Functions ......................................................... 47
Chapter3
Setting the Time
Code
Setting the Time Code and User Bits ............................49
Using the Internal Time Code Generator .......................... 49
Chapter4
Dubbing to another equipment using i.LINK jack ........54
Connections for Dubbing .................................................. 54
Dubbing procedures .......................................................... 55
Duplication (generating a work tape with the same
time code) ...............................................................56
Audio Dubbing ................................................................60
Editing (Connecting with a Computer)..........................62
Connecting the Unit to a Computer................................... 62
Preparations ....................................................................... 63
Dubbing to
another equipment
using i.LINK jack,
Duplication,
Audio Dubbing,
and Connecting
with a Computer
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Chapter5
Operating the Menus ......................................................65
Menu Organization............................................................ 66
Menu Contents .................................................................. 67
Adjusting and
Setting Through
Menus
Chapter6
Troubleshooting ..............................................................80
Warning indicators and messages ................................87
Notes on Use ...................................................................89
Notes on the Videocassette Recorder ................................ 89
Cleaning of the Video Heads............................................. 89
Notes on the Video Cassettes ............................................ 90
Notes on LCD Screen........................................................ 91
About Moisture Condensation .......................................... 91
Digital Hours Meter .......................................................... 92
About the Built-in Rechargeable Battery .......................... 92
Notes on the License ......................................................... 92
Maintenance
Appendix
Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats...........93
About i.LINK ....................................................................98
Specifications..................................................................99
Index ...............................................................................102
Submenu Index .............................................................103
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Chapter
1
Overview
Features
The HVR-M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P is a digital HD
videocassette recorder supporting HDV format and
DVCAM/DV format. The unit produces stable,
superior picture quality by digital processing and
separating image signals into color difference signals
and a luminance signal (component video). The unit
provides i.LINK ( HDV/DV) jack, HDMI OUT jack,
COMPONENT OUT jacks, S VIDEO IN/OUT jacks,
composite IN/OUT jacks, and AUDIO IN/OUT jacks.
These jacks allow you to connect other equipment like
non-linear editors. Additionally, it comes with a 2.7
(16:9)-type color LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor,
you can easily check your recorded images, menus,
and the audio level meters. The main features of the
unit are described below.
DVCAM/DV format
DVCAM is based on the consumer DV format, which
uses the 4:1:1 component digital format (60i) or the
4:2:0 format (50i), and provides a 1/4-inch digital
recording format for professional use. The unit
provides both DVCAM format recording/playback and
DV format in SP mode recording/playback.
For details, see “Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV
Formats” on page 93.
Compatible with both 1080/60i (NTSC) and
1080/50i (PAL) systems
The unit is compatible with 60i and 50i systems. You
can switch these input signals using the menu setting
(page 79). This compatibility allows you to record
(download) or play back (upload) both 50i and 60i
signals with your VCR, computer, or other equipment.
However, the unit cannot convert the color system of
the signals.
HDV format
The unit can perform HDV (High-Definition Digital
Video) recording and playback on a DVCAM format
video cassette or a DV format video cassette.
The compression system of HDV format is the
MPEG2 system adopted in the high-definition
broadcasting and the Blu-ray Disk System.
The unit adopts the 1080 scanning lines (interlace
(HDV 1080/60i and HDV 1080/50i)/1440 × 1080
pixels) format of the HDV specifications. The
recording bit rate is approximately 25 Mbps. The unit
is equipped with an i.LINK digital interface and can be
digitally connected with HDV-compatible televisions
or computers.
The unit set in 60i system has a field frequency of
59.94 Hz.
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Features
High definition down convert function
JOG AUDIO function
When you want to playback a tape recorded in HDV
format, you can down convert images to output them.
This function allows you to preview recorded-images
on a monitor which is not compatible with High-
Definition (HD) format. Also, you can select an aspect
ratio from SQUEEZE, LETTER BOX (except HDV/
DV jack output), or EDGE CROP.
If you use the optional remote control unit DSRM-10
(not supplied), audio can be monitored at various
playback speeds when in jog/shuttle mode.
Screen Language Setting
You can select the language.
The default language setting is English.
See page 77 to change the screen language.
16:9 Built-in color LCD monitor
The unit has a 2.7-type 16:9 color LCD (liquid crystal
display) monitor that lets you verify images on the
spot. You can see the setup menus, audio levels, and
system statuses. Menus and data can be superimposed
over the picture being displayed.
Easy maintenance functions
• Self-diagnostics/alarm functions: The system
automatically detects an invalid operation, bad
connection or a malfunction, and displays a
description, a cause and a recovery method on LCD
monitor and outputs to HDMI OUT jack,
COMPONENT OUT jacks, S VIDEO jack, and
VIDEO jack.
• Digital hours meter: A digital hours meter counts
four types of time data—operating time, drum
rotation time, tape running time, and tape threading/
unthreading. The digital hours data are indicated on
the menu.
Multiple input/output interfaces
HDMI OUT jack, HDV/DV jack, COMPONENT
OUT jacks, S VIDEO jacks, VIDEO jacks and AUDIO
jacks are equipped on the unit and enable the
connection with various devices.
About HDMI (High Definition Multimedia
Interface)
HDMI is an interface for connecting directly to a TV
with digital pictures and digital audio signals. By
connecting HDMI OUT jack to a HDMI compatible
TV using a single HDMI cable, you can enjoy a high
quality picture and digital sounds.
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,
, and
are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation and
Victor Company of Japan Ltd.
A variety of buttons and switches for VCR
operations
HDMI,
, and High Definition Multimedia
Interface is a trademark or a registered trademark of
HDMI Licensing Interface LLC.
The unit provides a variety of buttons for VCR
operations, such as INPUT SELECT switch, AUDIO
REC LEVEL, PHONE LEVEL control knob, and
STATUS CHECK button.
All other product names mentioned here may be the
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each
case in this manual.
Time code and user bits
On the unit, you can use time code and user bits. Using
the menu, these can be set easily.
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Location and Function of Parts
Front Panel
qd Cassette
compartment
1 q (cassette) indicator
2 KEY INH (key inhibit)
4 Indicator section
switch
(see page 17)
3 Remote sensor
qs EJECT (cassette
eject) button
4 ON/STANDBY switch
and lamp
3 Audio control section
(see page 16)
5 TIMER switch
6 AUDIO OUTPUT
SELECT switch
2 Tape transport control
section (see page 14)
7 PHONE LEVEL
control knob
8 PHONES jack
1 Monitor display
section (see page 12)
9 INPUT SELECT
switch
q; INDEX/(A1) button
qa DISPLAY OUTPUT
switch
1 q (cassette) indicator
3 Remote sensor
Lights when a digital video cassette is loaded.
Does not light up while the unit is not loading a
cassette.
This indicator blinks while a cassette is being ejected.
For details, see “Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes” on page 31.
Note
In addition to Remote Commander supplied with the
unit, the unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote
Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4. To
disable the control from Remote Commander, set
[COMMANDER] in [OTHERS] menu to [CONTROL
S].
2 KEY INH (key inhibit) switch
Turning on this switch disables all buttons to prevent
accidental button operations.
4 ON/STANDBY switch and lamp
Notes
Press this switch to turn the unit on, and ON/
STANDBY lamp lights up green. When you press this
switch again, the unit goes into STANDBY mode and
the lamp lights up red.
• Even when this switch is set to ON, the switches 5,
6, 9, and 3-1, the switch 4 on the rear panel,
and the knobs 7 and 3-2 can be controlled.
• Even when you set this switch to ON, you can
operate the unit with Remote Commander, LANC
jack, CONTROL S jack, and HDV/DV jack.
Note
When KEY INH switch 2 is set to ON, ON/
STANDBY switch does not work. Set KEY INH
switch to OFF to enable ON/STANDBY switch.
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Location and Function of Parts
5 TIMER switch
• When the audio mode is 48 kHz (2-channel), sounds
of channel 1 and 2 are output via HDMI OUT jack,
AUDIO jacks in OUTPUT, and PHONES jack 8
regardless of the position of this switch.
• When this switch is set to MIX, the sound of the
mixed level of the pair of channel 1 and 3 and that of
channels 2 and 4 is output. The audio output level
becomes 50 % (–6 dB) of the original audio levels on
each channel.
Use to select Auto Repeat or recording using an
external AC timer (not supplied).
REPEAT: When the power is supplied to the unit,
the tape rewinds to its beginning automatically
and playback starts. When the following items on
the tape are searched, AUTO REPEAT playback
starts automatically.
– Index signals
– A portion unrecorded
– A portion recorded in the format set by other
than [AUTO] in [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT
REC] menu
7 PHONE LEVEL control knob
Controls the volume of the headphones connected to
PHONES jack 8.
– Tape end
Auto Repeat also functions if you set this switch to
8 PHONES jack
REPEAT during playback or rewind.
Connect stereo headphones for monitoring sounds
during recording or playback. The audio signals you
want to monitor can be selected with AUDIO
OUTPUT SELECT switch 6. By changing the setting
of [AUDIO MONI] in [AUDIO SET] (page 73), you
can monitor the sound of a particular channel.
For details on Auto Repeat, see “AUTO REPEAT
(CUSTOM REPEAT)” on page 39 and “CUSTOM
REPEAT” in “VTR SET” menu on page 74.
OFF: Auto Repeat or timer recording is released.
REC: Recording begins the moment the power is
connected to the unit.
9 INPUT SELECT switch
Note
Switch the signal input jack from HDV/DV jack, S
VIDEO jack, and VIDEO jack.
HDV/DV : Inputs a signal from HDV/DV jack.
S VIDEO : Inputs a signal from S VIDEO jack.
VIDEO : Inputs a signal from VIDEO jack.
The setting of this switch still activates even when
KEY INH switch 2 is set to ON.
6 AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT switch
When the audio mode is 32 kHz (4-channel), use this
switch to select the audio channel to be output via
HDMI OUT jack, AUDIO jacks in OUTPUT as well
as PHONES jack 8.
CH-1/2: channels 1/2 only
MIX: channels 1/2 and channels 3/4
CH-3/4: channels 3/4 only
Notes
• Do not change the setting of this switch while
recording in progress, or it causes noise added to
images and sounds. Also, a part of the tape where the
change of setting applied will not be recorded
properly. The time code may be recorded
discontinuously.
Notes
• If you change the setting of this switch while
recording in progress, the output signal via HDV/
DV jack may be interrupted. Also, the unit may
detect signals such as a copyright information signal
incorrectly.
• When a signal is input via HDV/DV jack, the
settings of the menu listed below are unavailable.
– 60i/50i SEL
– AUDIO MODE
– AUDIO LOCK
– AUDIO INPUT LEVEL (–10/–2/+4) switch
– AUDIO REC LEVEL control knob
– AUDIO INPUT (AUTO/MANU) switch
• During audio dubbing, if you want to listen to the
sound recorded on the tape, set this switch to CH-1/2;
if you want to listen to the sound being dubbed, set
the switch to CH-3/4. (Only channels 3 and 4 can be
used to dub.) To check the sound to be dubbed before
dubbing, set this switch to CH-3/4, then press
AUDIO DUB button while the unit is in the stop
mode. Then you can listen to the sound of the
channels used to dub (channels 3 and 4) at a moment.
For details on the audio dubbing, see page 60. Also refer
to the instructions of “AUDIO DUB / (A3) 1” button on
page 14.
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q; INDEX/(A1) button
Press this button to write an index mark while
recording. Index is useful when you search for scenes
on a tape. Also, this button can be used as ASSIGN
(A1) button.
For detail on Index, see “Recording Functions” on page 47.
When you change ASSIGN buttons setting with
[ASSIGN (A1)] of [ASSIGN BTN] in [OTHERS]
menu, this button executes the function you have set.
For details on ASSIGN buttons, see “ASSIGN BTN” on
page 77.
qa DISPLAY OUTPUT switch
Selects the destination for the text data to be
superimposed via output jacks.
OFF : Does not superimpose text data to output
S VIDEO/VIDEO : Superimposes text data to S
VIDEO OUT jack and VIDEO jack.
ALL : Superimposes text data to HDMI OUT jack,
COMPONENT OUT jacks, S VIDEO OUT jack,
and VIDEO OUT jack.
qs EJECT button
Press this button to eject a cassette. If you press this
button while a cassette is inside the unit, the cassette is
ejected.
qd Cassette compartment
Insert a standard-size or mini-size cassette.
For details on cassettes that can be used, see “Notes on
Power Supply and Video Cassettes” on page 30.
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Location and Function of Parts
1 Monitor display section
4 Indicator section
(see page 17)
4 MENU button
1 DISPLAY button
5 J/j/K/k
buttons
2 COUNTER
SELECT button
6 EXEC (execute)
button
3 RESET/(A2)
(Counter reset)
button
7 STATUS
CHECK button
8 LCD (Liquid Crystal
Display) monitor
• A tape recorded using 50i system is being used in the
unit when [60i/50i SEL] in [OTHERS] menu is set to
[60i].
• A tape recorded using 60i system is being used in the
unit when [60i/50i SEL] in [OTHERS] menu is set to
[50i].
1 DISPLAY button
Change the text data displayed on LCD monitor or the
text data output from video jacks on the rear panel of
the unit. By pressing this button, the unit displays the
picture only, picture and data, or picture and time
counter.
For details on various data, see “Displaying Various Data”
on page 25.
• [TC RUN] in [TC/UB SET] menu is set to [FREE
RUN].
2 COUNTER SELECT button
3 RESET (Counter reset)/(A2) button
Press this button, when the count value of the counter
is displayed. The count value is reset to 0:00:00:00.
Also, this button can be used as ASSIGN (A2) button.
When you change ASSIGN button setting with
[ASSIGN (A2)] of [ASSIGN BTN] in [OTHERS]
menu, this button executes the function you have set.
For details on ASSIGN buttons, see “ASSIGN BTN” on
page 77.
While displaying the data or time counter, press this
button to change the time counter display in the order
of time code, user bits, and tape counter.
Count value of the tape counter (seven digits) is
displayed on a 12-hour cycle.
Note
The count value of the counter of the unit is
determined by calculation based on the time code, that
is, simple approximation. Therefore, in cases such as
the following, the value may be inaccurate.
• There is a portion where the time code is not
continuous on the tape you are using.
• The time code in both the drop frame mode and the
non-drop frame mode are recorded on the tape you
are using (for 60i only).
Notes
• This button does not reset the value of the time code
or user bits.
• To reset the value of the time code or user bits, use
[TC PRESET] or [UB PRESET] in [TC/UB SET]
menu.
• There is a blank portion between recorded portions
on the tape you are using.
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4 MENU button
Press this button to display the menu on screen.
For details on the menu, see “Operating the Menus” on
page 65.
5 J/j/K/k buttons
Use these buttons in menu settings and other settings.
You can adjust the brightness of images by pressing
J/j buttons, while the data (format, the tape running
mode) is displayed on the LCD screen.
The display of the brightness level adjustment
disappears in a second after the adjustment completes.
While the time counter is displayed, the position of the
time counter moves up and down by pressing J/j
buttons. When the small size time counter is displayed,
the position of the time counter moves not only to the
up and down, but also to the right and left by pressing
K/k buttons.
While STATUS CHECK screen is displayed, you can
switch the screen by pressing J/j buttons.
6 EXEC (execute) button
Use this button in menu settings.
7 STATUS CHECK button
Press this button to check the audio level and menu
settings. To display STATUS CHECK screen, press
STATUS CHECK button.
Every time you press J/j buttons, STATUS CHECK
screen switches in the order of AUDIO, OUTPUT,
ASSIGN, and CUSTOM REPEAT. To hide STATUS
CHECK screen, press STATUS CHECK button again.
Note
Audio level meter display varies depending on the
settings of [AUDIO MODE] in [AUDIO SET] menu,
AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT switch, and the audio
mode on the tape played back.
8 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor
Display the playback or EE1) pictures. Also,
superimposed time data, status information, menus,
audio level meters, etc. are displayed.
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1) “EE” stands for “Electric to Electric.” In EE mode, the video and audio signals input to the VCR’s recording circuitry do
not pass through any magnetic conversion circuits but output via electric circuits only. This mode is used to check the input
signals and adjust input levels. The pictures output in EE mode are referred to as EE pictures.
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Location and Function of Parts
2 Tape transport control section
1 AUDIO DUB (audio dubbing)/
(A3) button / indicator
2 DUPLICATE PLUS button
/ indicator
3 REC (record) button / indicator
4 FF (fast forward) button / indicator
5 PLAY button / indicator
6 REW (rewind) button / indicator
7 STOP button
8 PAUSE button / indicator
1 AUDIO DUB (audio dubbing)/ (A3) button /
indicator
Use this button to dub sounds. The indicator lights
When the unit is in the stop mode and HDV/DV
signals is selected and input, you can check EE signals
for an image, sound and time code by pressing this
button. While you are checking EE signals, the
indicator lights. To stop this operation, press STOP
while sounds are being dubbed. Also, this button can
be used as ASSIGN (A3) button.
For details on audio dubbing, see “Audio Dubbing” on
page 60.
button.
For details, see “EE/PB SEL” in “IN/OUT REC” menu on
page 71.
When the unit is in the stop mode and INPUT
For details on time codes, see “HVR-M25U/M25N/M25E/
M25P time codes” on page 53.
SELECT switch is set to other than HDV/DV, you can
check EE signals of the sound (channels 3 and 4) to be
dubbed by pressing this button. While the operation is
in progress, the indicator lights. To stop the operation,
press STOP button.
3 REC (record) button / indicator
When you press and hold this button, then press PLAY
button, the each indicator lights and recording starts. If
you press this button while the tape is stopped, you can
check EE picture and audio signals for a moment.
When HDV/DV is selected, if [HDV/DV IN TC] in
[TC/UB SET] menu is set to [EXTERNAL], you can
also check the EE time code signals. Press STOP
For details, see “EE/PB SEL” in “IN/OUT REC” menu on
page 71.
When you change ASSIGN buttons setting with
[ASSIGN (A3)] of [ASSIGN BTN] in [OTHERS]
menu, this button executes the function you have set.
For details on ASSIGN buttons, see “ASSIGN BTN” on
page 77.
button to end the check.
For details, see “EE/PB SEL” in “IN/OUT REC” menu on
page 71.
For details on time code, see “TC/UB SET” on page 75.
2 DUPLICATE PLUS button/indicator
Use to duplicate a tape, including the time code. While
duplication is in progress, the indicator lights.
For details on the duplicate function, see “Duplication
(generating a work tape with the same time code)” on page
56.
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Notes
6 REW (rewind) button / indicator
When you press this button, the indicator lights and the
tape starts rewinding. During rewind, the picture does
not appear on the monitor. (you can see the picture as
it is seen in EE mode during rewind.) To locate a scene
while monitoring the picture, hold this button down
during rewind, playback or in the playback pause
mode.
If you press PLAY button while holding down this
button during stop, the tape is rewound to its beginning
and starts playing automatically (during rewind, REW
indicator lights and PLAY indicator blinks).
For details on [VTR SET] menu, see “VTR SET” on page
74.
• The unit does not have an LP recording mode of the
consumer DV format. Only SP recording mode is
available.
• To set the unit to recording pause mode with the
remote control unit DSRM-10 (not supplied), press
PAUSE button while holding down PLAY button to
set the unit to the playback pause mode, then press
REC button on the DSRM-10.
• When the recording mode is set in HDV format, it
may take a few seconds to start recording. During this
time, REC indicator blinks.
4 FF (fast forward) button / indicator
When you press this button, the indicator lights and the
tape is fast forwarded. During fast forward, the picture
does not appear on the monitor. (you can see the
picture as it is seen in EE mode during fast forward.)
To locate a scene while monitoring the picture, keep
pressing this button during fast forward, playback or in
playback pause mode (picture search).
For details on [VTR SET] menu, see “VTR SET” on page
74.
Notes
• If you set [EE/PB SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu to
[PB], EE picture and EE audio signals are not output.
• If you set [FF/REW SPEED] in [VTR SET] menu to
[SHUTTLEMAX], the picture is played back during
fast forward.
For details on running speed with [SHUTTLEMAX], see
“FF/REW SPEED” in “VTR SET” menu on page 74.
7 STOP button
Notes
Press this button to stop the tape transport operation
completely.
• If you set [EE/PB SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu to
[PB], EE picture and EE audio signals are not output.
• If you set [FF/REW SPEED] in [VTR SET] menu to
[SHUTTLEMAX], the picture is played back during
fast forward.
8 PAUSE button / indicator
Press this button to set the unit to pause mode. The
indicator lights while recording, playing, or audio
dubbing. Press this button again to resume the
operation.
For details on running speed with [SHUTTLEMAX], see
“FF/REW SPEED” in “VTR SET” menu on page 74.
5 PLAY button / indicator
When you press this button, the indicator lights and
playback begins.
If you press this button while holding down REW
button during stop, the tape is rewound to its beginning
and starts playing automatically (during rewind, REW
indicator lights and PLAY indicator blinks).
Notes
• When the unit is playing back a part of the tape
where the recording format has been changed among
HDV format, DVCAM format, and DV format, or
between 60i format and 50i format, the picture and
sound may be distorted.
• The unit cannot play back a tape recorded in the LP
recording mode of the consumer DV format.
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Location and Function of Parts
3 Audio control section
During normal recording, sounds are recorded onto
channels 1 and 2; they cannot be recorded
onto channels 3 and 4. During audio dubbing, sounds
are dubbed onto channels 3 and 4.
1 AUDIO INPUT (AUTO/MANU) switch
2 AUDIO REC LEVEL control knob
1 AUDIO INPUT (AUTO/MANU) switch
Switches the audio recording level adjustment mode.
AUTO : Adjusts AUDIO REC LEVEL
automatically. (Adjustment of AUDIO REC
LEVEL control knobs 2 is disabled.)
For acceptable recording level, see the table
below.
2 AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs
(CH-1 (DUB CH-3), CH-2 (DUB CH-4) )
To perform normal recording using these knobs, adjust
the levels of the analog audio signals input to the unit
(channel 1 and 2). To perform audio dubbing using
these knobs, adjust the levels of channel 3 and 4.
These knobs are enabled only when AUDIO INPUT
(AUTO/MANU) switch 1 is set to MANU.
To display the audio level meters on LCD monitor,
press STATUS CHECK button.
AUDIO INPUT LEVEL
switch
Acceptable level
(max.)
For details on the audio level meter, see “STATUS CHECK
screen” on page 27.
–10
–2
+18 dBu
+24 dBu
+30 dBu
Note
+4
You cannot adjust the audio level using these knobs
while i.LINK signals is input.
MANU : Enables AUDIO REC LEVEL control
knobs 2.
Notes
• When i.LINK signals are input to the unit, the sound
recorded retains the signal level input, regardless of
the setting of this switch.
• Even this switch is set to AUTO, the setting is not
effective against the volume which exceeds the
dynamic range of the input amplifier.
• If you input a sound whose level exceeds the
acceptable range, the recorded sound is distorted.
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4 Indicator section
1 HDV indicator
2 DVCAM indicator
3 60 indicator
4 50 indicator
5 HDV-i.LINK indicator
6 DVCAM-i.LINK indicator
7 DV-i.LINK indicator
1 HDV indicator
3 60 indicator
Lights when the unit is in the following operating
Lights when the unit is in the following operating
status.
status.
• When a tape recorded in HDV format is being played
back.
• When HDV signals are input through the i.LINK
interface.
• During recording or in EE mode when [60i/50i SEL]
in [OTHERS] menu is set to [60i].
• During HDV1080/60i or NTSC signals are input
from HDV/DV jack.
• When [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu is set
to [HDV].*
• A tape that has HDV1080/60i or NTSC signals is
being played back.
* Even when [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu is
set to [AUTO] with no signal input, while the last signal
input was HDV format or the last tape played was HDV
format, this indicator lights.
4 50 indicator
Lights when the unit is in the following operating
status.
• During recording or in EE mode when [60i/50i SEL]
in [OTHERS] menu is set to [50i].
• During HDV1080/50i, or PAL signals are input from
HDV/DV jack.
• A tape that has HDV1080/50i or PAL signals is being
played back.
2 DVCAM indicator
Lights when the unit is in the following operating
status.
• When a tape recorded in DVCAM format is being
played back.
• When [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu is
set to [DV] and [ REC MODE] in [IN/OUT REC]
menu is set to [DVCAM] (during recording or in EE
5 HDV-i.LINK indicator
Lights when HDV signals are input/output through the
i.LINK interface.
mode).*
* Neither HDV indicator nor DVCAM indicator lights
during recording in DV (SP) format or a playback of a
tape recorded in DV (SP) format.
6 DVCAM-i.LINK indicator
Lights when DVCAM signals are input/output through
the i.LINK interface.
7 DV-i.LINK indicator
Lights when DV signals are input/output through the
i.LINK interface.
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Location and Function of Parts
Rear Panel
1 S VIDEO jacks
7 RESET button
2 VIDEO jacks
8 AC IN connector
3 AUDIO jacks
4 AUDIO INPUT
LEVEL switch
9
HDV/DV jack
5 COMPONENT OUT jacks
q; LANC jack
6 HDMI OUT jack
qa CONTROL S jack
1 S VIDEO jacks
Notes
To connect a device equipped with S video jack, use S
VIDEO jacks on the unit.
• In the audio dubbing mode, CH1/3 and CH2/4 jacks
function as the channel 3 and channel 4 input jacks,
respectively.
If you use S VIDEO jacks, you can input/output high-
quality video with less signals deterioration in quality
than the one connected to the standard VIDEO jack.
When DISPLAY OUTPUT switch is set to S VIDEO/
VIDEO or ALL, text data such as the time code,
menus, and alarm messages are superimposed on an
external monitor connected to S VIDEO jack (page
25).
• To input balanced audio signals via AUDIO jacks,
use a conversion cable as shown below. (The COLD
side is open.)
For details on conversion cables, refer to the instruction
manual of the devices you use.
GND
HOT
For details on the output of S VIDEO jack, see “Notes on all
video output jacks” (page 22).
COLD
×
2 VIDEO jacks
Use to input and output analog video signals.
Text data is superimposed on a monitor in the same
4 AUDIO INPUT LEVEL (–10/–2/+4) switch
Select one from –10 dB, –2 dB, or +4 dB according to
the audio level of the signal input via AUDIO IN
jacks.
way as S VIDEO jack connection (page 25).
For details on the output of VIDEO jack, see “Notes on all
video output jacks” (page 22).
Note
3 AUDIO jacks
Use to input and output analog audio signals.
During normal recording, sounds are recorded onto
channels 1 and 2. During audio dubbing, sounds are
dubbed onto channels 3 and 4. When AUDIO OUPUT
SELECT switch on the front panel of the unit is set to
MIX, the audio output level becomes 50% (–6 dB) of
the original audio levels on each channel.
If this switch setting is not appropriate, clipping
distortion or noise may occur.
For more information on the setting of this switch, see
“When you set AUDIO INPUT LEVEL switch” on page 86.
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• The output level of COMPONENT OUT jacks is as
follows:
5 COMPONENT OUT jacks
Use to output component signals.
Output at 480i NTSC
With [BETACAM] selected in [IN/OUT REC] menu
Y: 1.0 Vp-p
To connect a device equipped the component video
input connector, use COMPONENT OUT jacks on the
unit. If you use COMPONENT OUT jacks, you can
output high-quality video with less signal deterioration
in quality than S VIDEO jack.
(with 0.286 Vp-p sync negative,
output impedance 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced)
Pb/Cb/B-Y, Pr/Cr/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p
(output impedance 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced)
(75% color bars with 7.5 IRE setup)
With [SMPTE] selected in [IN/OUT REC] menu
Y: 1.0 Vp-p
(with 0.3 Vp-p sync negative,
output impedance 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced)
Pb/Cb/B-Y, Pr/Cr/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p
(output impedance 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced)
(100% color bars with no setup)
Output with other settings
You can set the output video format by using [HDMI/
CMPNT] of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu.
When DISPLAY OUTPUT switch is set to ALL, text
data such as time code, menu, and alarm message are
superimposed on a monitor connected using
COMPONENT OUT jacks (page 25).
Notes
• When images are output in 720p format, some of the
text image data (outer frame: underscan portion) on
the monitor may appear cut out. In this case, check
the text image data on LCD monitor of the unit or on
a monitor using S VIDEO OUT jack or the VIDEO
OUT jack. Also, when your monitor has an underscan
function, you can check all the text data on the
monitor during underscan.
Y: 1.0 Vp-p
(output impedance 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced)
Pb/Cb/B-Y, Pr/Cr/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p
(output impedance 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced)
(100% color bars with no setup)
480i/480p:
• When you change the video format setting of [HDMI/
CMPNT] of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu,
the video signal output from S VIDEO jack, VIDEO
jack, or HDV/DV jack may be distorted for a
moment.
Y: with 0.3 Vp-p sync negative
1080i/720p:
Y/Pb/Pr: with 0.6 Vp-p 3-level sync
• When you play back an HDV-formatted tape with
copyright protected signals or input HDV signals
with copyright protection to HDV/DV jack, pictures
may be output in either 480i (NTSC) or 576i (PAL)
format, regardless of the setting of [HDMI/CMPNT]
of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu.
• When you play back a tape in DVCAM/DV format
and while an EE picture in NTSC/PAL is displayed,
the 480i resolution or the 576i resolution is output,
regardless of the setting of [HDMI/CMPNT] of
[VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu.
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• Sounds output via HDMI OUT jack are output with
16 bit of 48 kHz, 2-channel linear PCM mode
regardless of the tape played back, the setting of the
menus, or the signal format input to HDV/DV jack.
• When images are output in 720p format, some of the
text image data (outer frame: underscan portion) on
the monitor may appear cut out. In this case, check
the text image data on LCD monitor of the unit or on
a monitor using S VIDEO OUT jack or VIDEO OUT
jack. Also, when your monitor has an underscan
function, you can check all the text data on the
monitor during full screen underscan.
6 HDMI OUT jack
Use to output HDMI signals. HDMI OUT jack outputs
both pictures and audio.
To connect a device which equipped HDMI input
connector, use HDMI OUT jack on the unit.
HDMI OUT jack outputs high-quality video with even
less signal deterioration in quality than COMPONENT
OUT jacks.
You can set the output video format by using [HDMI/
CMPNT] of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu.
Text data is superimposed on a monitor in the same
way as COMPONENT OUT jacks connection (page
25).
• When you change the video format setting of [HDMI/
CMPNT] of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu,
the video signal output from S VIDEO jack, VIDEO
jack, or HDV/DV jack may be distorted.
Notes
Use an HDMI cable with HDMI logo.
When you connect the unit with other device, some of
the devices do not display pictures or sounds. Also,
when you connect the unit in the way described below,
the unit or the device connected to the unit may be
damaged.
– When HDMI OUT jack on the unit is connected to
the HDMI OUT jack on the device.
– When HDMI OUT jack on the unit is connected to
the HDMI OUT jack of the same unit.
• If a monitor or other device connected to the unit
does not have a resolution display mode selected with
[HDMI/CMPNT] of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT
REC], noise may occur on the picture of the monitor,
or a humming noise may be output from the speakers.
Also, the picture may not be displayed or the sound
may not be output. Be sure to check the displayable
resolutions of the monitor by referring the operational
instructions of your monitor, and select the
There are following restrictions on the output of HDMI
OUT jack.
appropriate menu for the unit.
• Depending on the monitor you have, the picture and
sound on the monitor may be distorted when you
change the resolution of the picture. This is not a
malfunction.
• When you play back an HDV-formatted tape with
copyright protected signals or input HDV signals,
including copyright protected signals via HDV/DV
jack, pictures and audio cannot be output from HDMI
OUT jack. (Copy-protected signals and programs
such as digital broadcasts are also included.)
• You cannot output EE picture of analog video
(NTSC, PAL) that are input from VIDEO IN jack, S
VIDEO IN jack to HDMI OUT jack. In this case, text
data and menus cannot be displayed either. When you
play back a DVCAM or DV (SP)-formatted tape
recorded in either NTSC or PAL format, pictures are
output to HDMI OUT jack.
7 RESET button
If you press this button with the tip of a ballpoint pen
or similar tool, the following settings are initialized.
– [CLOCK SET] (page 78) and [60i/50i SEL] (page
79) in [OTHERS] menu.
– The setting on the unit except the menu settings.
8 AC IN connector
Connects to an AC outlet using the supplied power
• You cannot output EE picture and sound of DVCAM/
DV signals (NTSC, PAL) that are input from HDV/
DV jack to HDMI OUT jack.
cord.
Even if the unit is in the standby mode, it consumes
power. To turn the unit off completely, pull the plug
out from the AC outlet.
• Sounds output via HDMI OUT jack of the unit is 2-
channel (stereo). In case of playing back a tape
recorded in 4-channel (32 kHz), audio recording, or
pausing audio recording, to output the sound of CH3
and CH4 during post recording, select CH-3/4 with
AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT switch. By selecting
MIX with this switch, mixed sounds can be output to
HDMI OUT jack as well.
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• When you change the video format setting of [HDMI/
CMPNT] in [VIDEO OUT] of [IN/OUT REC] menu,
the video signal output from S VIDEO OUT jack,
VIDEO OUT jack, or HDV/DV jack may be
distorted.
9
HDV/DV jack (4-pin)
Use this jack to input/output the digital signals that
complies with the i.LINK standard. Use when a device
connected to the unit has an i.LINK jack. If you
connect the unit and another device using HDV/DV
jack, you can minimize deterioration of picture quality
during recording, dubbing, or capturing still pictures,
all by means of digital signals processing.
For details on the output of HDV/DV jack, see “Notes on
all video output jacks” (page 22).
q; LANC jack
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the external
device.
Use this jack when controlling the tape transport
operation of the unit using a device that has a LANC1)
jack.
Notes
• When you connect with the i.LINK cable to a
computer and the unit, check the direction of the jack.
If you forcibly insert the jack, the terminal may be
damaged or cause the unit to malfunction. Align v
mark of the i.LINK cable with V mark on the unit
and insert the i.LINK cable.
Notes
• LANC jack on the unit has only LANC-S functions.
The unit has no LANC-M functions. A device that is
set to LANC-S mode cannot be connected to the unit.
Either this, the unit or the other device may not
operate properly.
• This jack is only compatible with HDV (1080i)/
• When using the unit as a player, set LANC mode on
the recorder to M. A VCR that does not have M/S
switching function cannot be used to control the unit.
• When the device for connecting to the unit has
[LANC-M] function to switch between SHUTTLE A/
B, select SHUTTLE A for HDV-formatted tape, and
SHUTTLE B for the DVCAM/DV (SP)-formatted
tape.
• LANC connection transmits command signals for
playback, stop, pause playback, as well as the time
code, tape counter, and data status of the unit.
• Jacks labeled CONTROL L have the same function
as LANC jacks.
DVCAM/DV signals.
For details, see “About i.LINK” on page 98.
• If video signals have been input to HDV/DV jack
and you output these video signals to the S VIDEO or
VIDEO connectors, the sync and burst of the
corresponding EE picture is not synchronized.
• If the unit is connected to a device equipped with a
6-pin i.LINK jack, when you intend to disconnect or
reconnect the i.LINK cable, turn off the device and
pull out the plug of its power cord from the AC outlet
beforehand. If you connect or disconnect the i.LINK
cable while the device is connected to the AC outlet,
high-voltage current (8 to 40 V) is output from
i.LINK jack of the device to the unit. This may cause
a malfunction.
• There are some limitations when you edit an HDV-
formatted tape.
Refer to the “Notes” in “Editing (Connecting with a
Computer)” on page 62.
• When connecting a device that has a 6-pin i.LINK
jack to the unit, connect the plug of the cable to the 6-
pin i.LINK jack first.
For details on each setting when HDV/DV signals are
input, see “HDV/DV SEL” (page 67).
qa CONTROL S jack
Connect to a remote control unit DSRM-10 (not
supplied) for controlling the unit.
You can use DSRM-20 (no longer manufactured: not
supplied).
• Video signal which is input from HDV/DV jack
will be output directly to COMPONENT OUT jacks,
S VIDEO jack, and VIDEO jack with the jitter of
i.LINK signal. This jitter may be displayed on the
connected monitor. Be aware of this jitter when you
connect other recording device to for these jacks.
This jitter will not appear on a recording with the
unit.
Note
When you use a CONTROL S device, set
[COMMANDER] in [OTHERS] menu to [CONTROL
S].
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1) LANC (Local Application Control bus system):
Bidirectional interface used to control a consumer VCR
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Location and Function of Parts
Notes on all video output jacks
• When you change the video format setting of
[HDMI/CMPNT] and [DOWN COVERT] of
[VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu, [ALLSCAN
MODE] in [DISPLAY SET] menu, or [HDV t DV
CONV] and [DOWN CONVERT] in [i.LINK SET],
the image may be distorted for a moment. Also, the
above settings may cause the restrictions on the video
output of the unit.
For details, refer to the table on page 85 and the
instructions of each menu setting.
• When you change the video format setting of
[HDMI/CMPNT] of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT
REC] menu, the video signals output from S VIDEO
OUT jack, VIDEO OUT jack, or HDV/DV jack
may be distorted.
• The unit is only compatible with standard video
signals. If you input the types of video signals shown
below, recorded picture and sound may be distorted.
– Signals from some home game machines
– Blue background screen or gray background screen
from a consumer VCR
– Pictures played at a speed other than normal by a
VCR that does not have the TBC (Time Base
Corrector)
– Video signals in which the sync signals are
distorted
– Signals from a defective cassette (tape or recording
condition is bad) played by an analog VCR that
does not have TBC
• To absorb the jitter of input video signals, the
distortion of video signals are processed in the
underscan portion. You may see this procedure on an
underscan monitor, yet this is not a malfunction.
Also, the picture recorded on the tape will not be
affected.
• During recording or in EE mode, the subcarrier of the
color signal to be output from the unit is not
synchronized with the horizontal sync signal. The
color of the picture or the horizontal position of the
picture may be distorted depending on the type of
monitor connected to the unit.
• To output video signals to VIDEO, S VIDEO, or
COMPONENT OUT jacks without text data, set
DISPLAY OUTPUT switch to OFF, or press DATA
CODE or SEARCH SELECT button on the remote
commander.
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Supplied Remote Commander
EJECT
1 EJECT button
qs 1 switch
qa DATA CODE button
0 INDEX WRITE button
2 SEARCH SELECT
buttons
×
×
×
×
3 Buttons for playing
at various speeds
9 REC buttons
4 PAUSE button
5 REW button
8 STOP button
VTR RMT-DS5
6 PLAY button
7 FF button
8 STOP button
1 EJECT button
9 REC (record) buttons
2 SEARCH SELECT buttons
Press these buttons to search for scenes using the
search function.
For details on the search function, see “Searching using the
search function” on page 38.
When you press both these buttons at the same time,
REC indicator and PLAY indicator on the front panel
light and recording begins.
0 INDEX WRITE button
3 Buttons for playing at various speeds
You can play back a tape at normal speed or at a speed
other than normal with these buttons.
Press this button during recording to mark an index.
For details on an index, see “Marking an index” on page
47.
For details, see “Playing at various speeds” on page 37.
qa DATA CODE button
Press this button to display the data codes (recording
4 PAUSE button
date/time, camera data).
For details on data codes, see “Displaying information
(data codes) recorded on a tape” on page 36.
5 REW (rewind) button
6 PLAY button
qs 1 (on/standby) switch
7 FF (fast forward) button
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Notes
Notes on batteries
• Make sure that the battery orientation is correct when
inserting batteries.
• Do not mix an old battery with a new one, or mix
different types of batteries.
• If you do not intend to use Remote Commander for a
long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from
battery leakage. If the batteries have leaked, remove
them, wipe the battery compartment dry and replace
the batteries with new ones.
• The command mode of the supplied Remote
Commander is set to VTR4. You cannot change
command mode setting.
• Set [COMMANDER] in [OTHERS] menu to
[WIRELESS] to enable Remote Commander to
control the unit.
• In addition to Remote Commander supplied with the
unit, the unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote
Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4.
To disable the control from Remote Commander, set
[COMMANDER] in [OTHERS] menu to
[CONTROL S].
To remove the batteries
Remove the lid as step 1 and take out the batteries.
Battery installation
WARNING
Battery may explode or leak if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Check the valid date (month-year) displayed on
the batteries.
1 Push and slide the lid to open.
2 Install two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) with
the correct polarity.
Be sure to install the
battery from the # side.
3 Put the lid back.
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Displaying Various Data
The unit can display various superimposed text data on
the built-in LCD monitor and also an external monitor
connected to the unit.
To display text data on an external monitor, set
DISPLAY OUTPUT switch to ALL or S VIDEO/
VIDEO. You can turn ON/OFF various text data
display by pressing DISPLAY button.
Data display
You can confirm important information for normal
recording or playback, such as time code or remaining
tape time, on the screen.
6
7
1
TC
00:12:34:12
60min
8
9
0,qa
HDV/DV IN
sc
2
3
4
INDEX 00
SEARCH
In this operation manual, the menu screen etc. is
displayed in English. You can change the desired
language with the screen language setting.
For details, see page 77.
A1 A2 A3
qs
qd
5
AUTO F 1.4 18dB
180 ATW
1 Format indicator
[HDV1080i], [DVCAM], or [DV SP] are displayed.
Note
When images are output in 720p format, some of the
text image data (outer frame: underscan portion) may
appear cut out, depending on the displayable range of
the monitor. In this case, check the text image data on
LCD monitor of the unit or on a monitor using S
VIDEO OUT jack or VIIDEO OUT jack. Also, when
your monitor has an underscan function, you can check
all the text data on the monitor during the underscan.
2 Repeat indicator
Displays an repeat indicator when TIMER switch is set
to REPEAT. When [START TIME] of [CUSTOM
REPEAT] is set to [ON] in [VTR SET] menu, is
c
also displayed (page 10).
3 60i/50i indicator
4 Alarm indicator
Displays an alarm indicator.
Menu screen
For details on alarm indicators, see “Warning indicators
and messages” on page 87.
Press MENU button to display the menu screen.
For details on the menu, see “Chapter 5 Adjusting and
Setting Through Menus” on page 65.
5 ASSIGN buttons indicator
IN/OUT REC
Displays ASSIGN button indicator when each
ASSIGN button is set other than default functions.
For details on “ASSIGN buttons”, see page 77.
HDV/DV SEL
REC MODE
VIDEO OUT
i.LINK. SET
CROP ADJUST
CROP MARKER
COLOR BAR
[
]
MENU : END
6 Tape transport mode indicator
Displays the tape transport mode.
Data display screen
You can display the picture, picture and data, or
picture and the time counter on the data screen by
pressing DISPLAY button when the unit is turned on.
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Displaying Various Data
qs Audio mode indicator
In the recording mode, displays
7 Time counter (time code/user bits/count value of
the counter) indicator
when you select
Displays the count value of the counter, time code, or
user bits. By pressing the COUNTER SELECT button
on the front panel, you can select the item to be
displayed.
[FS32K] for [AUDIO MODE] in [AUDIO SET]
menu. When you select [FS48K], is displayed.
During playback or audio dubbing, displays the audio
mode recorded on the tape. During i.LINK input,
displays the audio mode of the signal input to HDV/
DV jack.
TC
When the time code is displayed, appears to its left.
In the drop frame mode, a period is displayed between
the minutes and seconds (i.e., 00:12.58:00).
Notes
When the user bits are displayed,
left.
UB
appears to their
• The audio mode will not be displayed when [HDV/
DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [HDV].
• Signals other than HDV/DVCAM lock mode will
When the count value of the counter is negative, “–”
appears as the first digit (leftmost digit). When that
value is positive, the first digit is blank.
become non-standard audio and
/
is
displayed during playback or when the signal is input
from HDV/DV jack.
The count value of the counter consists of seven digits.
If the self-diagnostic function is enabled, diagnostics
code numbers are displayed.
qd Date/time and camera data indicator
Note
When you press DATA CODE button of Remote
Commander or set [DATA CODE] in [DISPLAY
SET] menu to [DATE] or [CAMERA DATA], you can
switch the display between recording date/time and
When you playback a tape without a time code or with
a time code recorded in different formats, the time
code cannot be displayed correctly.
camera data.
For details on the date/time and camera data indicator, see
“Displaying information (data codes) recorded on a tape”
on page 36.
8 Remaining tape time indicator
Displays the remaining tape time.
For details, see “ REMAINING” on page 72.
Note
Time counter screen
To display the time counter on LCD panel, press
DISPLAY button. On the time counter screen, it
displays the time data (count value of the counter/time
code/user bits).
When you insert a cassette in which the tape has been
rewound to the beginning, this indicator does not show
the remaining tape time. The remaining tape time is
displayed after the tape runs for a while.
While the time counter is displayed, the position of the
time counter moves up and down by pressing J/j
buttons. When the small size time counter is displayed,
the position of the time counter moves not only to the
up and down, but also to the left and right by pressing
K/k buttons.
9 INPUT SELECT indicator
Changes according to the position of INPUT SELECT
switch. ([HDV/DV IN], [S VIDEO IN] or [VIDEO
IN])
0
(Index) indicator
Displays when an index has been marked.
qa Search indicator
Displays the search mode when you search for scenes
00:10:26:12
using Remote Commander.
For details on the search function, see “Searching using the
search function” on page 38.
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Audio Level Meter and Audio setting screen
Audio Level Meter and Audio setting screen is
displayed when STATUS CHECK screen is set to
[AUDIO].
This screen displays the audio level meter and the
setting values of [AUDIO MONI] in [AUDIO SET]
menu.
When the count value of the counter is negative, “–”
appears as the first digit (leftmost digit). When that
value is positive, the first digit is blank. When the
format of the displayed time code is the drop frame
mode, the drop frame indicator is displayed as a
period between the minutes and seconds (i.e.,
00:12.58:00).
For details, see “AUDIO SET” on page 73.
When user bits are displayed, the space between hour,
minute, and second becomes blanked.
Audio Level Meter
Notes
Audio Level Meter can be used to confirm and adjust
the audio level. Audio Level Meter is displayed in
different patterns, depending on the settings of
[AUDIO MODE] and AUDIO OUTPUT switch.
• In the playback mode, if the tape has a portion where
recorded signals are not continuous:
– The count value of the counter may not advance
correctly from that portion.
– The displayed value of the time code or user bits
may be temporarily inaccurate.
The unit detects the audio mode as follows:
In the playback mode: Detects the audio mode
recorded on the tape.
In the recording/EE mode: Detects the selected
audio mode in [AUDIO MODE] in [AUDIO SET]
menu.
When INPUT SELECT switch is set to HDV/DV
and HDV or DV signals is being input: Detects
the audio mode of the signals being input. (The
setting of [AUDIO MODE] in [AUDIO SET] menu
becomes invalid.)
• When the unit plays back a part of the tape where the
recorded system has been changed between 50i and
60i, the displayed value may be inaccurate.
• When the unit plays back a part of the tape where the
recording format has been changed among HDV,
DVCAM and DV, the displayed value may be
inaccurate.
• The counter operates on a 12-hour cycle. You
cannot make the counter operate on a 24-hour cycle.
• The count value of the counter consists of seven
digits. The tens place of the “hour” is not displayed.
(i.e., If the actual count value is “11:22:11:22”, the
displayed value will be “1:22:11:22.”) However, the
unit recognizes that the hours value is “11”.
Audio mode: 48 kHz (2-channel, 16 bits)
AUDIO
1/4
Setting the time counter
AUDIO MONI: CH1 , CH2
[
]
STATUS CHECK : END
You can adjust the settings of the time counter display
in [COUNTER SET] in [DISPLAY SET] menu.
DISPLAY : Selects whether to display the time
counter or not.
(The levels of two channels, channels 1 and 2, are
displayed.)
SIZE : Selects the size of the time counter.
COLOR : Selects the color of the time counter.
For details on [COUNTER SET], see page 71.
Audio mode: 32 kHz (4-channel, 12 bits)
(a) When AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT switch is set to
CH-1/2 or CH-3/4
STATUS CHECK screen
AUDIO
1/4
To display STATUS CHECK screen, press STATUS
CHECK button.
AUDIO MONI: CH1 , CH2
[
]
STATUS CHECK : END
Each time you press J/j button, STATUS CHECK
screen switches in the order of AUDIO, OUTPUT,
ASSIGN, and CUSTOM REPEAT.
To hide STATUS CHECK screen, press STATUS
CHECK button again.
(The levels of four channels, channels 1 to 4, are
displayed. During playback, if the sounds are recorded
onto channels 3 and 4, their levels meters fluctuate.
However, during normal recording, you cannot record
sounds onto the channels 3 and 4.)
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Displaying Various Data
(b)When AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT switch is set to
MIX
OUTPUT screen
OUPUT screen is displayed when STATUS CHECK is
set to [OUTPUT].
AUDIO
1/4
You can confirm the setting values of [HDV/DV SEL]
in [IN/OUT REC] menu, [HDMI/CMPNT] and
[DOWN CONVERT] of [VIDEO OUT], and [HDV
t DV CONV] and [DOWN CONVERT] of [i.LINK
SET] in [IN/OUT REC] menu.
AUDIO MONI: CH1 , CH2
[
]
STATUS CHECK : END
For details on OUTPUT settings, see “IN/OUT REC” menu
on page 67.
(The mixed level of channels 1 and 3 is displayed on
CH1/3; that of channels 2 and 4 is displayed on CH2/4.
The audio output level becomes 50% (–6 dB) of the
original audio levels.)
OUTPUT
2/4
HDV/DV SEL :
VIDEO OUT
AUTO
HDMI/CMPNT :
1080i / 480i
DOWN CONVERT : SQUEEZE
i.LINK SET
(c) When the unit is in the audio dubbing mode and
AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT switch is set to CH-1/2
or CH-3/4
HDVpDV CONV :
OFF
DOWN CONVERT : SQUEEZE
[
]
STATUS CHECK : END
ASSIGN screen
AUDIO
1/4
ASSIGN screen is displayed when STATUS CHECK
is set to ASSIGN.
You can confirm the setting values of [ASSIGN BTN]
in [OTHERS] menu.
AUDIO MONI: CH1 , CH2
[
]
STATUS CHECK : END
For details on ASSIGN buttons, see “ASSIGN BTN” on
page 77.
(The levels of playback sound are displayed on CH1 and
CH2. The levels of input sound to be dubbed are
displayed on CH3 and CH4. When AUDIO OUTPUT
SELECT switch is set to MIX, the mixed level of the
pair of channels 1 and 3 and that of channels 2 and 4 is
displayed. The audio output level becomes 50% (–6 dB)
of the original audio levels on each channel. In this case,
the meters are as illustrated in (b) on this page. To check
only the sound to be dubbed before dubbing, press
AUDIO DUB button while the unit is in the stop mode.
The level meters fluctuate only when the channels
(channel 3 and 4) are selected for audio dubbing.)
ASSIGN
ASSIGN A1
ASSIGN A2
ASSIGN A3
3/4
[
[
[
]
]
]
:
:
:
INDEX MARK
COUNT. RESET
AUDIO DUB
[
]
STATUS CHECK : END
CUSTOM REPEAT screen
CUSTOM REPEAT screen is displayed when
STATUS CHEK screen is set to [CUSTOM
REPEAT].
Note
The settings of [CUSTOM REPEAT] in [VTR SET]
menu are displayed. While CUSTOM REPEAT is in
progress, you can also confirm the current status of
CUSTOM REPEAT.
In EE, recording, or audio dubbing (only the channels
used to dub) mode, if the input levels exceed 0 dB, the
portions of the meters turn red. (However, when the
audio mode is set to 32 kHz (4-channel,12 bits),
whereas AUDIO OUPUT SELECT switch is set to
MIX, the mixed audio levels that exceed 0 dB do not
turn red.) During playback or while HDV/DV signals
are input, the levels meters do not turn red.
CUSTOM REPEAT
4/4
sc
1
REMAINING :
REPEAT TIMES :
5h20min
07/99
2
3
REPEAT CYCLE : 23min/60min
START TIME :
12 : 34
5
2006
5
1
12 : 00 : 00
4
[
]
STATUS CHECK : END
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1 REMAININNG : displays the estimated remaining
time of CUSTOM REPEAT.
2 REPEAT TIMES : displays the times that tape
has played, and the total repeat times you have set in
[REPEAT TIMES].
3 REPEAT CYCLE : displays the playback time
and the interval time of the tape which you have set in
[REPEAT CYCLE].
4 START TIME : displays the time CUSTOM
REPEAT starts which you have set in [START TIME].
5 Date and time : displays the date and time set by
[CLOCK SET] in [OTHERS] menu is displayed, when
[START TIME] is set to [ON].
Note
Items that have not been set up are displayed as [OFF].
For details on CUSTOM REPEAT, see “CUSTOM
REPEAT” menu on page 74.
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Chapter
2
Playback and
Recording
Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes
Usable cassettes
To save a recording
We recommend you to use a DigitalMasterTM cassette
of standard HDV/DVCAM/DV cassette (such as
PHDV-276DM), or mini HDV/DVCAM/DV cassette
(PHDVM-63DM) for recording in HDV/DV format.
We recommend you to use a standard DVCAM
cassette, Mini-DVCAM cassette, or DigitalMasterTM
shown above for recording in DVCAM format.
To prevent accidental erasure of a recording, set REC/
SAVE switch on the cassette to SAVE. To record or
dub audio on a tape, set the switch to REC.
Set to SAVE.
REC/SAVE switch
Checking the tape for slack
Standard cassette
Mini cassette
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.
Cassette memory
Some mini cassettes and standard cassettes have the
cassette memory ( mark). The unit, however, does
not support cassette memory.
Paper clip, etc.
However, if you use the DSR-25/45/50 as a recorder,
the unit accesses cassette memory only if the recorder
Reel
is set to [AUTO q
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• If the cassette does not load or is loaded only
halfway, eject it once, then insert it again. In such a
case, if you insert the cassette forcibly, the cassette
may not be loaded properly or malfunctions may
occur.
• It takes a few seconds for the unit to recognize the
cassette and find the proper location on the tape being
loaded.
Preparing the Power Supply
Connect the power cord (supplied) to the AC IN
connector. Then, connect the power plug to the wall
outlet.
When you disconnect from the wall outlet, be sure to
unplug the power plug from the wall outlet first.
[CLOCK SET] screen appears when you turn on the
unit for the first time.
For details on [CLOCK SET], see page 78.
To eject the cassette
With the unit powered on, press EJECT button.
Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes
To insert a cassette
Notes
• Do not insert the cassette forcibly. The unit may be
damaged.
• Do not eject/load the cassette in a place subject to
light. The internal sensor of the unit may operate
incorrectly if too much light falls on the unit.
After checking the tape for slack, hold the cassette so
that the tape window is facing upward, then insert it
into the unit.
The cassette is unloaded and ejected.
Mini cassette
(Insert the mini cassette
into the center of the
cassette compartment.)
Notes on Playback/Recording
No compensation for contents of the
recording
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if
recording or playback is not successful due to a
malfunction of the unit, video tape, etc.
Standard
cassette
Copyright precautions
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording
of such materials may be contrary to the copyright
laws.
Tape window facing upward
Notes
• When inserting a cassette, hold the back edge of the
cassette in the center and push it until the cassette is
inserted deep into the unit. If you hold the ends, the
cassette may not be loaded properly.
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Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes
Note on playback on other equipment
On recording
A tape recorded in HDV format with the unit cannot be
played back with the devices not compatible with
HDV1080i format. We recommend confirming the
contents of the tape by playing back the tape with the
unit before playing back it on another video
equipment.
You cannot record or output EE signals and any
software having copyright protection signals on the
unit. If you start recording protected video and audio
signals, a warning appears on the monitor screen and
the unit stops recording.
During recording, do not change INPUT SELECT
switch setting. If you do so, the unit may mistakenly
recognize that copyright control signals has been input.
On playback
When you play back software having copyright
protected signals on the unit, you may not record or
output to other equipment.
Limitations caused by differences in format
The unit can record and play back tapes recorded in
HDV (1080/60i, 1080/50i) or DVCAM format. It can
also record and play back tapes recorded in DV format
(SP mode).
However, due to differences in format, you may not
play back or edit some tapes affected by recording
conditions of the tape (i.e., a tape originally recorded
in DV format is dubbed in DVCAM format).
The unit cannot input/output, record, or play back a
tape other than 1080/60i or 1080/50i format such as
1080/30F, 1080/25F, 1080/24F, 720/25p, 720/24p
format.
The unit cannot input/output, record, or play back a
tape with 4-channel audio signals in HDV extended
format.
You can play back HDV720/30p format, whereas you
cannot output the video signals from HDV/DV jack.
For details, see “Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV
Formats” on page 93.
If a tape has both a portion recorded in HDV/DVCAM
format and one recorded in DV format (SP mode), the
following limitations are applied when you play back
the tape with the unit:
• The image may be distorted and noise may occur at
the point where the recording format changes on the
tape.
• The tape transport control buttons may be disabled
until the tape speed is stabilized.
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Playback
This section describes the connections and settings for
the playback and functions such as playback at various
speeds and searching for a specific scene on a recorded
tape.
Connections for Playback
Connecting the unit to a monitor without
an i.LINK jack
You can connect the unit to video monitor without an
i.LINK jack. Use the unit as follows.
HVR-M25 (rear panel)
Monitor
S-video input
Video input
Audio input
HDMI input
Component video input
S-video cable (not supplied)
Video cable (not supplied)
Audio cable (Phono jack) (not supplied)
HDMI cable (not supplied)
Component video cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
When an HDMI cable is used for connection, Audio
cable connection is not necessary.
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Playback
Notes
Connecting the unit to a monitor equipped
with an i.LINK jack
• To playback the picture recorded in HDV format
when you connect the monitor using an HDMI cable
or a component video cable, set [HDMI/CMPNT] of
[VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu according to
your monitor (page 68). When the picture recorded in
DVCAM/DV format is played back, only a picture
with a quality equivalent with DVCAM/DV format of
480i (NTSC) or 576i (PAL) is output via
COMPONENT OUT jacks regardless of [HDMI/
CMPNT] setting.
The video and audio signals are sent with hardly any
degradation, enabling high-quality playback to a
monitor with an i.LINK connector which supports
HDV, DVCAM, and DV format.
HVR-M25 (rear panel)
• For details on output level from HDMI OUT jack and
COMPONENT OUT jacks, see “Specifications”
(page 100).
• To change the output level from COMPONENT OUT
jacks, see [480i LEVEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu
(page 71).
• There are some restrictions on pictures output from
HDMI OUT jack and COMPONENT OUT jacks of
the unit.
i.LINK cable (not supplied)
Refer to HDMI OUT jack 6, COMPONENT OUT jacks
5 in “Rear Panel” of the “Location and Function of
Parts” on page 19.
• If you connect the input connectors of the unit to the
output connectors of a monitor, a humming noise
may be generated or the image may be distorted. If
these phenomena occur, use INPUT SELECT switch
to select a signal that is not being input or disconnect
the cables.
i.LINK jack
Monitor with an
i.LINK jack
• When you play back a tape with copyright protected
signals or input HDV signals with copyright
protection to HDV/DV jack, pictures and audio are
not output via HDMI OUT jack.
: Signal flow
• When you play back an HDV-formatted tape with
copyright protected signals or input i.LINK signals
with copyright protection to HDV/DV jack, pictures
may be output in either 480i (NTSC) or 576i (PAL)
format regardless of the setting of [HDMI/CMPNT]
of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu.
• The unit cannot up convert DVCAM/DV recordings
to HDV at output.
Notes
• Be sure that you set [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT
REC] menu to [AUTO] (default setting) before
connecting the monitor to the unit with the i.LINK
cable. If you change the setting after connecting the
i.LINK cable, the monitor may not recognize the
video signals correctly (page 67).
• To connect the unit to a monitor equipped with an
i.LINK jack, you may need to set the monitor so that
it recognizes the unit.
For details, refer to your monitor’s instruction manual.
• When i.LINK is connected, the unit cannot output
video or audio only.
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• If you connect the input connectors of the unit to the
output connectors of a monitor, a humming noise
may be generated or the image may be distorted. If
these phenomena occur, use INPUT SELECT switch
to select signals that is not being input or disconnect
the cables.
Playback Procedures
1 Insert a cassette and confirm that q (cassette)
indicator lights.
• To connect the i.LINK cable between a monitor and
the unit, use an HDV or DV-compatible monitor. To
play back a tape recorded in the HDV mode on a DV-
compatible monitor, set [HDV t DV CONV] of
[i.LINK SET] in [IN/OUT REC] menu to [DVCAM]
or [DV SP] before connecting the unit with the
i.LINK cable.
2 Press PLAY button on the unit.
The unit starts playback.
To stop playback
Press STOP button on the unit.
For details, refer to your monitor’s instruction manual.
• Some general consumer television sets are provided
with a function to control equipment connected with
the i.LINK cable. Such a function, however, may not
work with the unit.
To pause playback
Press PAUSE button on the unit.
Notes
• If the unit is playing a portion of a tape where the
recording format changes between HDV, DVCAM,
and DV, the picture and sound are distorted on such
portions.
Settings for Playback
• You cannot play back an image recorded in DV (LP)
mode on the unit.
Preparation on the unit
• If the unit is playing a tape recorded with mixed
video signals of the 60i system and 50i system, the
picture and sound will be distorted on a portion of a
tape where the recording system changes.
• During pause, the picture recorded on a tape in HDV
format cannot be output from HDV/DV jack.
Notes
• Text information is superimposed to VIDEO OUT
jack, S VIDEO OUT jack, COMPONENT OUT
jacks, and HDMI OUT jack. To output video signals
without text data, set DISPLAY OUTPUT switch to
OFF.
For details on DISPLAY OUTPUT switch, see page 11.
For details on text data, see “Displaying Various Data”
on page 25.
• To view a tape recorded in HDV format by
connecting the unit to a monitor set that has a 4:3
aspect ratio, set [DOWN CONVERT] of [VIDEO
OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu to the desired mode
(page 68).
1 Power on the monitor, then set the monitor’s input
switch according to the signals input.
2 Turn the unit on.
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Notes
Playback Functions
• If data codes were not recorded, “- - -” appears
instead.
• The unit cannot record camera data.
• Some of the camera data items displayed by the unit
are different from those shown on the digital
camcorder and digital HD video camera recorder.
This section describes useful functions during
playback.
Displaying information (data codes)
recorded on a tape
If you record on a tape using a Sony digital HD video
camera recorder or digital camcorder, the recording
information (data codes) is recorded on the tape.
The data codes consist of recording date/time and
camera data (the shutter speed, SteadyShot, iris, white
balance, program AE mode, gain, date and time).
You can check these data items during playback on the
unit.
Each time you press DATA CODE button on Remote
Commander, the display changes in sequence as
follows:
no data code t recording date/time t camera data
t no data code ..... Also, you can change the display
by setting [DATE] or [CAMERA DATA] of [DATA
CODE] in [DISPLAY SET] menu.
For details, see “DATA CODE” on page 72.
No indicator
Recording
date/time
Date
2006
1
1
19 : 20 : 30
Time
Camera
data
SteadyShot
Program AE
Iris
Gain
AUTO
ATW
White balance
Shutter speed
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Playing at various speeds
You can playback a tape at various speeds using
Remote Commander.
HDV-formatted tape
i.LINK output
Panel/analog output
Reverse
direction
Forward
direction
Forward
direction
Reverse
direction
Button
Operation speed
× 1/10
—*
—*
—
—*
—*
One-tenth of normal speed
× 1/3
× 1
—
One-fifth of normal speed
Playback at normal speed
Playback at normal speed
Frame-by-frame forward scanning
× 2
—*
—*
—*
—
—*
—*
—*
FRAME
c/C
/
8× speed
* The output will be the same as that of ×1.
: Play at normal speed.
: A search simple image is output. (Rough image)
— : No playback takes place.
DVCAM/DV-formatted tape
Operation
Playback options
Play at 1/10 of normal speed
Press × 1/10 button during playback.
Press × 1/3 button during playback.
Press × 1 button during playback.
Play at 1/3 of normal speed
Play at normal speed
Play at twice the normal speed
Play frame by frame
Press × 2 button during playback.
Press FRAME c/C buttons during pause.
If you keep pressing one of these buttons, playback continues, frame by frame.
Fast forward the tape while monitoring
pictures
Press button during normal playback or when playing at various speeds.
Rewind the tape while monitoring pictures
Press
button during normal playback or when playing at various speeds.
– when you playback a tape in DVCAM/DV format
and press ×1/5 button on Remote Commander
while pointing it toward the unit, the playback
To change playback direction
Press FRAME c/C buttons during normal
playback or when playing at various speeds. To play
back in the forward direction, press C button; in the
backward direction, press c button.
speed turns to 1/3 of normal speed.
• If the unit keeps playing at 1/10 of normal speed in
forward or reverse for more than 1 minute, the unit
begins to play back at normal speed.
Notes
• When the command mode of a Sony device/remote
commander is set to VTR4:
– if you press ×1/3 button on the supplied Remote
Commander while pointing it toward a Sony device
other than the unit, the playback speed may turn to
1/5 of normal speed.
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Playback
To hear the sound while playing at various
speeds
2 Press . / > button repeatedly to locate the
scene you want.
To hear the sound when playing at various speeds, set
[JOG AUDIO] in [AUDIO SET] menu to [ON].
For details on [AUDIO SET] menu, see “AUDIO SET”
menu on page 73.
Each time you press . / > button, the unit
searches for the previous or next search point.
When a search point is located, its number is
indicated on the monitor screen.
The unit starts searching backwards or forwards
until the number comes to zero, then plays back the
scene.
Note
You cannot hear the sound while playing back a tape
recorded in HDV format at various speeds.
How signals are recorded
There are four different signal types, one for each
search method; index, title, date and photo signals. The
unit can record either index signals or date signals only
on a tape.
Searching using the search function
The unit can immediately access the following signals
recorded on a tape.
– Searching for the beginnings of the recordings:
Index search
– Searching for a point on the tape where the
recorded date changes: Date search
Notes
• If you record another program over the beginning of
the search signals, you cannot locate the original
program.
To search for scenes, use the supplied Remote
Commander. Also, you can assign the same search
function to ASSIGN buttons.
Search signal
For details on ASSIGN buttons, see “ASSIGN BTN” in
“OTHERS” menu on page 77.
If D is recorded over the
beginning of B...
A
B
C
1 Press SEARCH SELECT button on Remote
Commander to select the search type.
B cannot be searched for
The search type changes in the order of Index
search t Date search t (No indication).
A D B
C
• The interval of a date or index must be 2 minutes or
more. If the interval is short, the search signals may
not be detected correctly.
• If non-recorded portions are included in the middle of
a tape, signal search may not be performed correctly.
• You cannot add search signals after recording.
• The unit does not support searching, reading or
writing of data on cassette memory. For duplicating
with the DSR-25/45/50, see page 30.
When selecting INDEX SEARCH
INDEX
00
SEARCH
(The search screens are displayed only on
Data display screen.)
• Searching may not be done correctly if the tapes were
not recorded on Sony-brand digital video equipment.
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Set the desired number by pressing J/j button on the
AUTO REPEAT
(CUSTOM REPEAT)
unit.
REPEAT CYCLE
The unit can repeat playback of all or a part of a tape.
When the following items on the tape are searched,
AUTO REPEAT playback starts automatically.
– Index signals
CYCLE
60min
[
]
MENU : END
– A portion unrecorded
Press EXEC button to complete.
– A portion recorded in the format set by other than
[AUTO] in [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu
– Tape end
By setting up [CUSTOM REPEAT] in [VTR SET]
menu, you can customize the repeat times, the repeat
cycle, and the start time of repeat playbacks.
To play back at START TIME, rewind a tape
beforehand. If the tape is not rewound, the unit
rewinds the tape to its beginning at selected START
TIME, then start playback.
START TIME
ON/OFF : Selects either enable or disable [START
TIME].
To set the CUSTOM REPEAT
TIME : Sets the start time of [CUSTOM REPEAT].
Set the following sub menus of [CUSTOM REPEAT]
in [VTR SET] menu.
You can adjust the start time of [CUSTOM REPEAT].
Set the number of each hour and minute by pressing
J/j button on the unit.
Press EXEC button after the hour is set, then adjust the
minute.
REPEAT TIMES
ON/OFF : Selects either to enable or to disable
REPEAT TIMES setting.
TIMES : Sets the number of times to repeat
playback.
START TIME
Repeat times can be set from 1 to 99 times.
Set the number of repeat times by pressing J/j
buttons on the unit.
TIME
12
:
30
[
]
MENU : END
REPEAT TIMES
Press EXEC button to complete.
TIMES
45
Note
[
]
MENU : END
While the unit is in STANDBY mode, even when
START TIME setting is applied and the start time
comes, the unit will not power on automatically.
For details on “CUSTOM REPEAT”, see page 74.
Also, refer to “TIMER switch” (page 10), “STATUS
CHECK screen” (page 27), and “CUSTOM REPEAT
screen” (page 28).
Press EXEC button to complete.
REPEAT CYCLE
ON/OFF : Selects either enable or disable the
REPEAT CYCLE setting.
CYCLE: Sets the time of intervals for playback.
Time of repeat interval is equal with the total time of
tape in playback, rewind, and stop.
Repeat intervals can be selected from 15 minutes to
300 minutes with 5 minutes increment.
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2 Set the TIMER switch on the front panel of the
Setting the AUTO REPEAT
If [START TIME] is set to [OFF]
1 Set TIMER switch to REPEAT.
unit to REPEAT.
3 Set the start time on the external AC timer.
At the preset time, the power of the unit turns on,
and after a few to several ten seconds, AUTO
REPEAT playback starts automatically. When the
following items on the tape are searched, AUTO
REPEAT playback starts automatically.
– Index signals
is displayed on Data display screen (page 25).
s
2 Press REW button. (If the tape is already rewound,
press PLAY button.)
– A portion unrecorded
The unit rewinds the tape to its beginning and
starts playback automatically.
When the following items on the tape are searched,
AUTO REPEAT playback starts automatically.
– Index signals
– A portion recorded in the format set by other
than [AUTO] in [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT
REC] menu
– Tape end
– A portion unrecorded
If [START TIME] is set to [ON]
Set TIMER switch to [REPEAT].
– A portion recorded in the format set by other
than [AUTO] in [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT
REC] menu
When the unit is powered on, the unit waits the repeat
playback until the time you have set in [START
TIME]. Also, when TIMER switch is set to REPEAT
and the unit is powered on, auto playback is set to
standby until the start time begins.
– Tape end
When [REPEAT CYCLE] is set, the unit continues
playback until a few minutes before the time
reaches at the actual selected time, or the items
listed above is detected on a tape. The tape is
rewound to the beginning and restarts playback
when the selected CYCLE time comes.
If you set [REPEAT TIMES], the unit repeats
playback according to the times you have selected.
Notes
•
is displayed on Data display screen. When the
sc
tape on the unit is not in the playback mode, such as
during recording or when no tape is inserted,
is displayed. When the start time reaches the selected
time during this time, auto playback is not operated
until the next starts time begins.
sc
Auto Repeat using an external AC timer
• To operate AUTO REPEAT automatically, the tape
should be stopped before the start time begins.
• When [START TIME] for [CUSTOM REPEAT] is
set, turn the unit on before the actual start time
begins.
1 Connect the unit to an external AC timer (not
supplied).
HVR-25M
(rear panel)
To stop the AUTO REPEAT while the unit is in
progress
Press STOP button on the front panel.
AC timer
When both [REPEAT TIMES] and [START TIME]
are set, if you stop AUTO REPEAT, the unit waits for
the START TIME to come, regardless of the REPEAT
TIMES setting. When the start time comes, the value
of REPEAT TIMES is initialized to zero, and repeat
playback starts.
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To cancel the AUTO REPEAT
Set TIMER switch to OFF.
EDGE CROP MARKER
The unit allows you to adjust the edge crop position
when you output the down converted HDV 16:9 wide
screen pictures to 4:3 standard TV mode pictures. By
displaying the edge crop marker on the monitor, you
can check the crop position on LCD monitor
beforehand.
By using AUTO REPEAT, you can do the
following as examples
Repeat playbacks with 30 minutes interval :
1 Set [ON/OFF] of [REPEAT CYCLE] to [ON].
2 Set [CYCLE] of [REPEAT CYCLE] to [30 min].
3 Press REW or PLAY button.
To set EDGE CROP MARKER
Repeat playbacks 5 times for 2 hours per day at 9
a.m. :
Either set [CROP MARKER] in [IN/OUT REC] menu
to [ON] after setting [DOWN CONVERT] of [VIDEO
OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu to [EDGE CROP] or
[DOWN CONVERT] of [i.LINK SET] in [IN/OUT
REC] to [EDGE CROP].
1 Set [ON/OFF] of [REPEAT CYCLE] to [ON].
2 Set [CYCLE] of [REPEAT CYCLE] to [120 min].
3 Set [ON/OFF] of [REPEAT TIMES] to [ON].
4 Set [TIMES] of [REPEAT TIMES] to [5].
5 Set [ON/OFF] of [START TIME] to [ON].
6 Set [TIME] of [START TIME] at [9:00].
7 Turn the unit on before 9 a.m.
EDGE CROP MARKER screen displays;
• Crop position of 4:3 aspect screen
• Center marker
• 80% safety zone
CROP ADJUST
+2
Notes
[
]
MENU : END
• The unit cannot detect signals for Index signal, a
signal other than the one set by [AUTO] in [HDV/DV
SEL], or an unrecorded portion within 20 seconds of
the beginning of the playback.
• When you intend to turn the unit off, press STOP
button on the unit to stop the tape transport operation
beforehand. If you turn the unit off while a tape is
running, for example, by using an AC timer, the unit
or the tape may be damaged.
Select [CROP ADJUST] in [IN/OUT REC] menu and
press EXEC button again after the confirmation
display appears. Then, EDGE CROP MARKER will
appear on the monitor. Press K/k buttons to move
the marker to the left and right and adjust the position
to crop. Press EXEC button to execute.
Notes
• The editing software used on the digital non-linear
editing system may mark index signals on a tape
itself. Therefore, if you use a tape on which signals
transmitted from a digital non-linear editing
controller are recorded or a copy tape made from one,
using digital dubbing, Auto Repeat may not be
performed correctly.
• When CROP MARKER is displayed on LCD
monitor, the text data and crop marker displayed on
LCD monitor are not output from jacks on the rear
panel of the unit. To output 4:3 screen marker, see
[MARKER BURN].
• To output an edge cropped picture by down
converting the HDV-formatted picture to 4:3, see
“VIDEO OUT” (page 68) and “i.LINK SET” (page
69) in “IN/OUT REC” menu.
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MARKER BURN
The unit can output to each video jacks and display 4:3
screen marker on the 16:9 screen images. In case of
making an editing tape from the original tape,
[MARKER BURN] can be used.
To set up MARKER BURN
Set [MARKER BURN] in [DISPLAY SET] menu to
[ON].
Notes
• MARKER BURN is effective under the following
conditions.
– While playing back a tape in HDV or an HDV
signal is input via HDV/DV jack, and [DOWN
CONVERT] of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC]
menu is set to [SQUEEZE] or [LETTER BOX].
– When wide signals recorded in DVCAM or DV
format are played back, or wide screen HDV/
DVCAM/DV signals are input to each VIDEO
jacks.
• When [DOWN CONVERT] of [VIDEO OUT] in
[IN/OUT REC] is set to [EDGE CROP], the marker
can not be displayed.
• The markers displayed with EDGE CROP and
MARKER BURN show the available horizontal ratio
range of the 4:3 screen to be cropped. The
displayable image size of the standard 4:3 TV
monitor may appear smaller than the size marked on
the monitor of the unit.
• When the EDGE CROP MARKER and MARKER
BURN are enabled at the same time, the EDGE
CROP MARKER is displayed as priority.
• When you set [MARKER BURN] and [ALLSCAN
MODE] in [DISPLAY SET] menu to [ON] at the
same time, the marker will not appear in the correct
position on LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction.
The marker will be output correctly via each video
jack.
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Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder
This section describes the connections, settings and
operations necessary to perform recording on the unit.
The same settings and operations apply whether you
are using the unit for dubbing.
Notes
• For connection of the editing devices, refer to the
instruction manual of the editing controller and that
of the editing software you use.
• Edit functions are specified by the editing software.
For details on the editing methods, refer to the
instruction manual of the editing software.
For details, see also page 62 and 63.
Connections for Recording
To video equipment without an i.LINK jack
You can connect the unit to video equipment without
an i.LINK jack. Use the unit as a recorder as follows.
Monitor
Monitor
HVR-M25
(rear panel)
Player
S-video output
Video output
Audio output
S-video cable (not supplied)
Video cable (not supplied)
Audio cable (phono jack) (not supplied)
: Signal flow
Connect either an S-video cable or a video cable.
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Notes
Notes
• If you connect the output connectors of the unit to the
input connectors of the player, a humming noise may
be generated or the image may be distorted. If these
phenomena occur, set INPUT SELECT switch to a
position where a signal is not currently being input,
or disconnect the cables.
• Distorted signals (i.e., when played back at a speed
other than normal) may not be recorded or may be
distorted.
• When you connect only AUDIO IN jacks when HDV
indicator is lit, no audio is input. You must connect
VIDEO IN jack at the same time or set [HDV/DV
SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu to [DV].
• When you record video from HDV-compatible
equipment, set [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC]
menu to [AUTO]. To record video from a DVCAM/
DV equipment, set [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT
REC] menu to [AUTO] or [DV] before connecting
the i.LINK cable (page 67). If you change the setting
after connecting i.LINK cable, the video equipment
may not recognize the video signals correctly.
•Copy-protected program such as digital broadcast can
not be input via HDV/DV jack.
• With HDV/DV connection, the sound is recorded in
the same audio recording mode as that of the source
tape. To record in a different audio recording mode
from the source tape, connect as shown in “To video
equipment without an i.LINK jack” on page 43.
• With HDV/DV connection, data codes (recording
date/time, camera data) recorded on the source tape
are transmitted to the recorder (the unit). As a result,
when you play back a recorded tape on the unit and
press DATA CODE button on the Remote
To digital video equipment with an i.LINK
jack
When you record i.LINK signal of HDV (1080/60i,
1080/50i), DVCAM, or DV format, the video and
audio signals are sent without any degradation in
quality, enabling high-quality recording. The signal
flow is automatically detected so you do not need to
make separate connections for input and output.
Commander, the same data codes as those recorded
on the source tape are displayed on the monitor
screen.
• If no picture appears via HDV/DV jack, disconnect
the i.LINK cable, then reconnect it.
Monitor
• The unit cannot record video or audio separately.
• If you record a picture in DVCAM/DV in the
playback pause mode, the picture may be rough.
When set to HDV, the picture is not recorded.
• When connecting a device that has a 6-pin i.LINK
jack to the unit, first, connect the plug of the cable to
the 6-pin i.LINK jack.
HVR-M25 (rear panel)
• If the unit is connected to a device equipped with a
6-pin i.LINK jack, when you intend to disconnect or
reconnect the i.LINK cable, turn off the device and
pull out the plug of its power cord from the AC outlet
beforehand. If you connect or disconnect the i.LINK
cable while the device is connected to the AC outlet,
high-voltage current (8 to 40 V) is output from the
i.LINK jack of the device to the unit, which may
cause a malfunction.
i.LINK cable (not supplied)
• If you restart recording after a pause or stop, the
images recorded before and after restarting operation
will not be continuous.
i.LINK jack
Monitor
• If you connect the output connectors of the unit to the
input connectors of a player or that of a monitor, a
humming noise may be generated or the image may
be distorted. If these phenomena occur, use INPUT
SELECT switch to select a signal that is not being
input or disconnect the cables.
Digital video equipment
with an i.LINK jack
: Signal flow
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• The unit cannot record MPEG2 signals except
HDV1080i signals.
Settings for Recording
• When you record HDV signals input from HDV/
DV jack, the connection between the recorded signals
pause for a second.
Preparation on the recorder (the unit)
Notes
• Before recording, set the date and time on the unit so
that the recording time can be written into the search
signal. You can set the date and time by setting
[CLOCK SET] in [OTHERS] menu. (page 78)
• Editing may not be possible with a signal that is
copyright protected.
• During recording, the tape transport control buttons
(except STOP and PAUSE) are disabled to prevent
the tape running mode from being changed by an
incorrect operation. To disable STOP and PAUSE
buttons, set KEY INH switch to ON after the unit
starts recording. In this case, set KEY INH switch to
OFF first, then stop or pause the recording.
1 Turn the power on the monitor, then set the
monitor’s input according to the input signals.
2 Set up the player to play back a tape.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the
player.
3 Turn the unit on.
4 When the player is connected to IN jacks on the
unit, set [60i/50i SEL] in [OTHERS] menu
according to the input signals.
When you input 60i system signals, set [60i/50i
SEL] to [60i]. When you input 50i system signals,
set [60i/50i SEL] to [50i]. (page 79)
Notes
• Do not change [60i/50i SEL] setting during
recording.
• When you select S VIDEO or VIDEO with INPUT
SELECT switch, if the field frequency of the input
signals is different from that of [60i/50i SEL] setting,
the picture mutes.
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• When the signals are input through the i.LINK
interface, the unit detects the field frequency of the
input signal automatically. You do not need to
change [60i/50i SEL] setting. When [60i/50i SEL] is
set to [50i], however, the time code generated by the
unit is fixed to the non-drop frame mode. Even when
60i system signals are input to the i.LINK jack, the
time code generated by the unit is the non-drop frame
mode, regardless of [TC FORMAT] setting in [TC/
UB SET] menu. To record in the drop frame mode,
set [60i/50i SEL] to [60i].
Note
When signals are input from HDV/DV jack, the
audio mode is the same as the one to input signals
from the player.
To dub audio after recording, see page 60.
7 Set AUDIO INPUT LEVEL switch on the rear
panel properly according to the audio level of the
player.
8 Select the recording level adjustment mode using
AUDIO INPUT switch.
5 Select input signals by switching INPUT SELECT
Note
switch on the unit.
You cannot adjust the recording level if you record
signals input via HDV/DV jack.
HDV/DV: to record input signals from HDV/DV
jack
9 If necessary, adjust the audio recording level by
S VIDEO: to record input signals from S VIDEO
IN jack
turning AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs.
VIDEO: to record input signals from VIDEO IN
jack
You can adjust the recording level with AUDIO
REC LEVEL control knobs if you have selected
MANU in step 8. While looking at STATUS
CHECK screen, turn AUDIO REC LEVEL
control knobs to adjust the recording level. Adjust
the audio recording level so that it does not exceed
0 dB when the audio signals are at its maximum. If
the recording level exceeds 0 dB, the recorded
sound will be distorted.
You need to adjust [HDV/DV SEL] (page 67) and
[
REC MODE] (page 67) in [IN/OUT REC]
menu to your desirable recording format.
For details on recording tape format, see page 97.
Note
Do not change INPUT SELECT switch setting during
recording. If you change the setting of this switch
during the recording, the recording will stop for
several seconds. Recording will restart after the
internal circuits are switched. During this time, no
image is recorded.
(When the audio mode is set to FS32K (4-channel
mode), sound will be recorded on channel 1 and 2.
To listen the audio during recording, set AUDIO
OUTPUT SELECT switch to CH-1/2.)
Notes
• When the unit records in DVCAM (DV) format, it
supports two audio modes, with either 2-channels at
FS48K or 4-channels at FS32K. It is not possible to
select other modes (for example with 2-channels at
FS32K).
• During recording, you cannot change the audio
mode.
• To dub audio after recording using the unit, set
[AUDIO MODE] in [AUDIO SET] menu to
[FS32K] (4-channel mode) before recording.
For details on [AUDIO SET] menu, see “AUDIO SET”
menu on page 73.
6 Select the audio mode. (With an HDV/DV
connection, skip this step.)
When you select S VIDEO or VIDEO with INPUT
SELECT switch, set the audio mode by setting
[AUDIO MODE] in [AUDIO SET] menu (page
73).
FS32K: Switches the audio mode to 4-channel
mode
FS48K: Switches the audio mode to 2-channel
mode
• The unit is able to dub audio on a tape recorded in
DVCAM format with 4-channel (FS32k).
When recording a tape in DV (SP), you can set
[AUDIO LOCK] in [AUDIO SET] menu
(page 73).
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Recording Functions
Recording Procedures
This section describes the procedures used to record
Marking an index
signals sent from another VCR to the unit.
For details on the operation when the unit is connected to a
computer via HDV/DV jack, refer to “Editing (Connecting
with a Computer)” (page 62).
By pressing INDEX button on the unit or INDEX
WRITE button on Remote Commander during
recording, you can mark an index signal at any place
on the tape. If you mark an index at the scene you want
to search for, you can easily find the scene later.
When [AUTO INDEX] in [VTR SET] menu is set to
[ON], if you start recording while the tape in stop, the
unit automatically marks an index. While the index is
being marked, indicator appears for about seven
seconds on Data display screen (page 25).
1 Insert a cassette and confirm that q (cassette)
indicator lights up.
2 Press the playback button on the player.
The player starts playback.
3 On the unit, press PLAY button while holding
Notes
REC button down.
• You cannot mark a new index while
being displayed.
• If you record on a portion of the tape where an index
has been marked, the index will be erased. You
cannot delete just an index while keeping the image
or sound.
indicator is
Note
When the unit records HDV format images, it takes a
while until recording starts. This delay, however, is not
an error. ([STANDBY] on screen and REC indicator
blinks until recording starts.)
• You cannot mark an index during playback or audio
dubbing operations. INDEX button and INDEX
WRITE button are disabled in these operations.
To stop recording
Press STOP button on the unit.
To pause recording
Press PAUSE button on the unit.
To use an index during playback
See “Searching using the search function” on page 38.
Note
You cannot up convert NTSC or PAL signals in HDV
format for recording.
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If the tape ends before the recording source
stops operation
AC timer recording
The tape stops.
By connecting the unit to an external AC timer (not
supplied), you can start recording at a preset time.
To stop recording during timer recording
Press STOP button on the unit.
1 Connect the unit to an external AC timer (not
supplied).
To release the AC timer recording mode
Set TIMER switch on the front panel of the unit to
OFF.
HVR-M25 (rear panel)
Recording
source
(external tuner,
etc.)
VIDEO INPUT
AC timer
to an AC outlet
2 Insert a tape for recording.
3 Set INPUT SELECT switch of the unit to select
the input signals.
4 Set TIMER switch on the front panel of the unit to
REC.
5 Set the timer-on time on the connected AC timer.
At the preset time, the power of the unit turns on
automatically and recording starts after a few to
several ten seconds. Set the timer allowing a
margin for the recording to start. You do not need
to press REC button.
Note
To turn the unit off, press STOP button on the unit to
stop the tape transport operation beforehand.
If you turn the unit off while a tape is running, for
example, by using an AC timer, the unit or the tape
may be damaged.
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3
Setting the Time Code
Setting the Time Code and User Bits
For details on the menu, see “Chapter 5 Adjusting and
Setting Through Menus” on page 65.
The unit can set, display, record and play back the time
code and user bits.
Notes
To set the initial time code value
• When HDV signals are recorded from HDV/DV
jack on the unit, user bits are copied automatically.
However, these bits cannot be preset. The time code
is set in accordance with [TC MAKE] setting. To
copy the time code of a source tape, set [HDV/DV IN
TC] in [TC/UB SET] menu to [EXTERNAL]
(page 76).
• When images recorded in DVCAM/DV format are
input via HDV/DV jack, you can preset a user bit
time code on the unit. To copy the user bit and time
code of a source tape, use [DUPLICATE PLUS]
(page 74).
• For a tape recorded both in HDV and DVCAM/DV
formats, the time code may become garbled at a
connecting portion between scenes on the tape.
• If you play back an HDV tape without signals
recorded, the time cord may become disordered.
• The time code and user bits cannot be reset on the
unit from with Remote Commander equipped with a
counter reset function.
This section describes how to set the time code’s initial
value.
Note
To set the initial time code value, you need to set [TC
MAKE] in [TC/UB SET] menu to [PRESET]
beforehand.
For details on [TC MAKE], see “TC/UB SET” menu on
page 76.
1 Press MENU button to display the menu.
For details on the menu, see “Operating the Menus” on
page 65.
TC/UB SET
TC PRESET
UB PRESET
HDV/DV IN TC
TC RUN
TC MAKE
TC FORMAT
[
]
MENU : END
(You can set [TC FORMAT] only when [60i/50i
SEL] in [OTHERS] menu is set to [60i].)
Using the Internal Time Code
Generator
You can set the initial time code value generated by
the internal time code generator. In addition, you can
set the user bits to record data such as the date, time,
scene number, reel number, or other useful
information. The time data settings are set by using the
menu.
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Setting the Time Code and User Bits
To cancel the time code setting
Select [CANCEL] in step 7, then press EXEC button.
2 Press J/j buttons to select [TC/UB SET], then
press EXEC button.
To reset the time code
The following menus are displayed.
Select [RESET] in step 4, then press EXEC button.
TC/ UB SET
RETURN
TC PRESET
UB PRESET
HDV/DV IN TC
TC RUN
TC MAKE
TC FORMAT
00:00:00:00
To set the value of the user bits
[
]
MENU : END
You can set the user bits as eight-digit hexadecimal
values (base 16) to have the date, time, scene number,
and other information inserted into the time code track.
3 Press J/j buttons to select [TC PRESET], then
press EXEC button.
Note
The following menus are displayed.
When HDV signals are input from HDV/DV jack,
the user bits of HDV signals are applied.
In the event of this, you do not have to follow the
procedures below.
TC PRESET
OK
PRESET
RESET
00:00:00:00
When recording the internal color bars in HDV format,
user bits can still be set.
[
]
MENU : END
1 Press MENU button to display the menu.
4 Press J/j buttons to select [PRESET], then press
EXEC button.
For details on the menu, see “Operating the Menus” on
page 65.
The following menus are displayed.
TC/UB SET
TC PRESET
UB PRESET
HDV/DV IN TC
TC RUN
TC PRESET
OK
PRESET
RESET
00:00:00:00
TC MAKE
TC FORMAT
[
]
MENU : END
[
]
MENU : END
2 Press J/j buttons to select [TC/UB SET], then
5 Set the first two digits. Press J/j buttons to select
press EXEC button.
the number, then press EXEC button.
The following menus are displayed.
6 Repeat step 5 to set the other eight digits.
TC/ UB SET
RETURN
TC PRESET
UB PRESET
HDV/DV IN TC
TC RUN
TC MAKE
TC FORMAT
00:00:00:00
7 Press J/j buttons to select [OK], then press
EXEC button.
[
]
MENU : END
The time code value is set. The menu display
returns to that of step 2.
3 Press J/j buttons to select [UB PRESET], then
press EXEC button.
8 Press J/j buttons to select [OK], then press
EXEC button.
The following menus are displayed.
The menu display returns to that of step 1.
UB PRESET
OK
PRESET
RESET
00 00 00 00
[
]
MENU : END
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4 Press J/j buttons to select [PRESET], then press
• When HDV signals are input from HDV/DV jack
the user bit value is also recorded, regardless of
[HDV/DV IN TC] setting.
EXEC button.
The following menus are displayed.
• When this item is set to [EXTERNAL], INPUT
SELECT switch on the front panel is set to HDV/DV,
and no signal is input via HDV/DV jack, or the
software of the editing controller does not output a
time code. If you start recording, bars (– –:– –:– –:– –)
are recorded as the time code. When time code
signals are input, the bars disappear to record the time
code signals.
• When this item is set to [EXTERNAL], if you input
time code to HDV/DV jack that is not continuous or
does not advance correctly, the value of the recorded
or displayed time code may not be equal to the actual
value of the input one. If you use a tape with this
problem, you may not perform search or edit,
depending on the devices you use.
UB PRESET
OK
PRESET
RESET
00 00 00 00
[
]
MENU : END
5 Set the first two digits. Press J/j buttons to select
the number, then press EXEC button.
6 Repeat step 5 to set the rest of the digits.
7 Press J/j buttons to select [OK], then press
EXEC button.
The user bit value is set. The menu display returns
to that of step 2.
To set the time code when the recording
starts
8 Press J/j buttons to select [OK], then press
EXEC button.
Set [TC MAKE] in [TC/UB SET] menu to select the
time code to be recorded when recording starts.
REGENERATE: The time code value is set to
continue the time code from the time code already
recorded on the tape. If you start recording from a
blank portion of the tape, the time code starts from
“00:00:00:00”.
The menu display returns to that of step 1.
To cancel the user bits setting
Select [CANCEL] in step 7, then press EXEC button.
To reset the user bits
Select [RESET] in step 4, then press EXEC button.
PRESET: The time code starts from the value set in
[TC PRESET] in [TC/UB SET] menu.
Note
The user bit is recorded at three-frame intervals for a
tape recorded in HDV1080i format.
To set the advancement mode
Set [TC RUN] in [TC/UB SET] menu to switch the
advancement mode (counting up).
REC RUN: Time code advances only while
recording.
To select the time code when you record a
signal input to HDV/DV format
FREE RUN: Time code advances even when the
unit is not recording and the time indicator is
paused. Use this setting to adjust the default time
code to the current time and so on.
Set [HDV/DV IN TC] in [TC/UB SET] menu to select
whether to record the internal time code or an external
one.
INTERNAL: Records the time code internally
generated.
EXTERNAL: Records the time code with video and
audio signals input via HDV/DV jack.
Notes
• When this item is set to [EXTERNAL], the time code
input via HDV/DV jack and the user bits set in [UB
PRESET] are recorded.
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Setting the Time Code and User Bits
Notes
• If you set the advancement mode to [FREE RUN],
the time code will be updated by the internal clock
while the unit’s power is off. The time code may have
been delayed or advanced when if you turn on the
unit power again, play back a tape, or set INPUT
SELECT switch to HDV/DV.
• If the internal backup battery charge is exhausted, the
time code of FREE RUN setting will be initialized.
The internal backup battery is fully charged if you
connect the power to the unit for about 24 hours. A
fully charged internal battery can run for about 3
months.
To set the frame mode (For 60i only)
Set [TC FORMAT] in [TC/UB SET] menu to switch
the frame mode.
AUTO: Automatically sets the mode in accordance
with the loaded tape.
If nothing is recorded on the tape, the mode is set to
the non-drop frame mode. If the unit cannot read
the frame mode correctly from the tape, the unit
will use the mode that was set in the last position it
was able to read correctly on the tape. If you
remove the cassette, the mode of the last position it
was able to read correctly is cleared and the mode
is set to the non-drop frame mode. If [TC MAKE]
is set to [PRESET], the mode is also set to the non-
drop frame mode.
DF: Selects the drop frame mode.
NDF: Selects the non-drop frame mode.
Note
When you set [60i/50i SEL] in [OTHERS] menu to
[50i], the unit applies the 50i system specification.
Therefore, the time code generated by the unit during
recording is that of the non-drop frame mode. Even if
60i system signals is input to HDV/DV jack, when
[60i/50i SEL] in [OTHERS] menu is set to [50i], the
time code generated by the unit is the non-drop frame
mode regardless of [TC FORMAT] setting. To set the
unit to generate the time code in the drop frame mode,
set [60i/50i SEL] to [60i].
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HVR-M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P time codes
The unit has a HDV/DV jack. The time code
displayed and recorded on the tape differs as shown
below when INPUT SELECT switch is set to HDV/
DV and when it is set to other than HDV/DV.
INPUT SELECT
switch
[HDV/DV IN
TC] menu
Time code/User bits displayed and recorded
Mode
Playback
Audio dubbing
Time code/user bits on the tape
Playback
Playback at various
speedsa)
DUB1b)
Duplicate
DUPLICATE
PLUS1b)
Time code/user bits of another device connected to HDV/
DV jackc)
HDV/DV
Recording
Time code/user bits internally generatedc)
When the input signal is HDV: User bits input via HDV/DV
Recording Pause
INTERNAL
REC1b)
Recording
S VIDEO
VIDEO
Time code/user bits internally generatedc)
Recording Pause
REC1b)
EE
Duplicate
DUPLICATE
PLUS1b)
Time code/user bits of another device connected to HDV/
DV jack c)
HDV/DV
Recording
Time code input of another device connected to HDV/DV
jack and user bits internally generated
When the input signal is HDV: Time code/user bits of
another device connected to HDV/DV jack.
Recording Pause
EXTERNAL
REC1b)
Recording
S VIDEO
VIDEO
Time code/user bits internally generated c)
Recording Pause
REC1b)
a) This includes stop, fast-forward or rewind. If the unit
cannot read the time code on the tape correctly, the
counter displays “– –:– –:– –:– –”.
b) “DUB1”, “DUPLICATE PLUS1” and “REC1” represent
the state of the unit when you press each of these buttons
(AUDIO DUB, DUP or REC) in the stop mode.
c) The time code is also displayed on the time counter
screen. For details on the time counter, see page 26.
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Chapter
4
Dubbing to another equipment
using i.LINK jack, Duplication,
Audio Dubbing, and Connecting
with a Computer
Dubbing to another equipment using i.LINK jack
This section describes the connections and settings
necessary to perform dubbing on other equipment,
using the unit as a video player.
Monitor
HVR-M25 (rear panel)
Connections for Dubbing
Connect the unit to the recorder as shown right using
an i.LINK cable.
The signal flow is automatically detected so you do not
need to make separate connections for input and
output. Also, connecting the unit to an editing
i.LINK cable (not supplied)
controller via HDV/DV jack, you can configure a
digital non-linear editing system.
For connections of the editing controller and the unit, refer
to the editing controller instruction manual.
Before dubbing, you must set the format in which you
want to output signals. Perform [HDV/DV SEL] (page
67) and [i.LINK SET] (page 69) settings in [IN/OUT
REC] menu.
i.LINK jack
Monitor
For details, refer to “Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and
DV Formats” (page 93).
To dub a tape recorded in HDV format using duplicate
function on such as DSR-25/45/50, select [DVCAM]
in [HDV t DV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in [IN/OUT
REC] menu.
Digital video
equipment with an
i.LINK jack
: Signal flow
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There are some limitations to down convert a tape
recorded in HDV format to DVCAM format.
For details, see “i.LINK SET” on page 69.
Dubbing procedures
1 Prepare the unit.
Notes
• If you output pictures in the playback pause mode
when connected with an i.LINK cable, recorded
images may appear distorted.
• When the tape is recorded in HDV format, the picture
is output as a simplified picture during playback in
various speeds (page 37).
• When connected with an i.LINK cable, you cannot
output only pictures or sounds separately.
• When you duplicate down converted signals from
HDV to DVCAM on an HDV/DV cassette in
DVCAM format, the available recording time is
reduced to about 2/3 of the recording time indicated
on the tape. However, when a DVCAM cassette is
recorded using DVCAM format, the available
recording time is the same as the recording time
indicated on the DVCAM cassette.
Refer to “Settings for Recording” on page 45.
2 Prepare the recorder.
If the recorder has an input selector switch, select
an input.
For details, refer to your recorder’s instruction manual.
3 Start playback on the unit and start recording on
the recorder.
For details, refer to your recorder’s instruction manual.
4 When dubbing is finished, stop recording on the
recorder, and then stop playback of the unit.
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Duplication (generating a work tape with the same time code)
DUPLICATE PLUS is a dubbing function which
duplicates the tape with time codes through i.LINK
connection. By using DUPLICATE PLUS, it helps to
make a work tape which contains the exact same time
code that the original source tape contains.
• When the format of a tape is switched to a different
format during duplication, the portion where the
format is switched may be distorted.
Setting the auto rewind function
Set [AUTO REW] in [DUPLICATE PLUS] to select
whether you want to use the auto rewind function.
ON : Rewinds the tape on both the player and the
recorder, and starts duplication. Also, when you
continue to duplicate a resource tape from multiple
tapes, the new work tape will be rewound
automatically and start duplication.
DUPLICATE PLUS is applicable with HDV1080i,
DVCAM, and DV (SP) formats. Also, at the tape end
or the tape in PAUSE by operating STOP button, you
can change the tape of both the player and recorder
during duplication (page 58). Therefore, multiple tapes
can be duplicated from multiple resource tapes on a
tape continuously.
OFF : Starts duplicating from the current portion of
the tape.
(The unit does not support cassette memory
.)
Note
Note
Use this function when making a one-to-one
Depending on the specification of the player, you may
not search on the beginning of a tape. In this case, set
[AUTO REW] to [OFF].
connection. Also, do not disconnect the i.LINK cable
during duplication.
Setting DUPLICATE PLUS mode
Operating DUPLICATE PLUS
Set [DUPLICATE PLUS] mode in [VTR SET] menu.
Setting the duplicating format
The duplicating procedures of DUPLICATE PLUS
differs depending on the duplicate settings.
Select the duplicating format with [FORMAT SEL] in
[DUPLICATE PLUS] mode. The unit functions the
same as it has detected a blank portion on a tape, if the
unit detects a format other than the selected format
(page 58).
ALL : Duplicates the original tape on the recorder.
HDV1080i : The player automatically detects
HDV1080i format and duplicate.
Note
If you operate the player while duplicating, the
duplicate process may be interrupted and the tape may
not be correctly duplicated. Do not operate the player
while duplicating.
When [AUTO REW] in [DUPLICATE PLUS] is
set to [ON]:
DVCAM : The player automatically detects
DVCAM format and duplicate.
DV SP : The player automatically detects DV (SP)
format and duplicate.
1 Connect the unit and the player using an i.LINK
cable (not supplied). After turning on the power of
the unit, set INPUT SELECT switch on the unit to
HDV/DV.
Notes
• If the original signal is mixed with other type of
signal as you transfer the image to a computer, the
transfer procedures may be interrupted. When
transferring an image using a tape dubbed with
DUPLICATE PLUS on the unit to a computer, we
recommend you to duplicate it in a single format.
• When a non-compatible HDV signals (HDV720p,
etc.) is input during duplication after [FORMAT
SEL] is set to [ALL], the HDV signals are recorded
as an unrecorded portion. Also, when the
2 Press STOP button on the unit to stop the tape.
3 While holding DUPLICATE PLUS button down,
press PLAY button on the unit.
The unit and the player will automatically rewind
the tape to the beginning. The unit enters the
duplicate-standby mode. The player enters the
playback pause mode. Then DUPLICATE PLUS
and PLAY indicators on the unit light and the
duplication starts.
incompatible DV signals (DV LP etc.,) are input, the
signal is recorded in DV SP.
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Notes
Notes
• Before you start duplication, make sure that the
player has finished loading the cassette.
• The duplication starts after the i.LINK connection is
established so that the first part of the source tape is
dropped on the copied tape.
• Before you start duplication, make sure that the
player has finished loading the cassette.
• The duplication starts after the i.LINK connection is
established so that the first part of the source tape is
dropped on the copied tape. Play back the tape a few
frames back of the portion where you want to begin
the duplication.
• If the player has functions such as auto repeat, set
them to OFF.
• If the player has a still timer function, set the still
timer to the longest time to ensure enough time for
rewinding the tape to the beginning.
• If the player has functions such as auto repeat, set
them to OFF. Also, when the player has an auto
rewind function, set the function to ON.
• When you use a DSR-45 as the player, set REMOTE/
LOCAL switch of the DSR-45 to [LOCAL].
• If you operate the player while duplicating and the
PLAYER UNCONTROLLABLE warning message
appears and duplication stop, press EXEC button on
the unit to end duplication once and repeat the
procedures.
• You may not duplicate the beginning of the source
tape. Locate the recorded portion on the source tape,
and then start duplication.
• If there is a blank portion on the tape, the first part of
the recorded portion that follows may be dropped on
the copied tape.
• When the time code on a player operates either
discontinuously or incorrectly, the difference in frame
values between the numeric time codes may occur.
When [AUTO REW] in [DUPLICATE PLUS] is
set to [OFF]:
To cancel duplication
1 Connect the unit and the player using an i.LINK
cable (not supplied). After turning on power of the
unit and the player, set INPUT SELECT switch on
the unit to HDV/DV.
1 Press STOP button on the unit, and pause
duplicating.
While pausing, the following confirmation display
appears.
2 Locate the points where you want to start playback
and recording on each tape.
00:12:34:12
DUPLICATE PLUS
3 Press STOP button on the unit.
Can adjust start
position or change
cassette.
4 While holding DUPLICATE PLUS button down,
[ X ] : RESTART
[ x ] : END
press PLAY button on the unit.
The unit enters the duplicate-standby mode. The
player enters the playback pause mode. Then
DUPLICATE PLUS and PLAY indicators on the
unit light and duplication starts.
2 Press j button.
Duplicating mode ends.
To adjust the point where duplication starts, while
holding DUPLICATE PLUS button down, press
PAUSE button and PLAY button in step 4. The unit
will not start duplication until you press PAUSE
button again.
After confirming that the PLAYER display has
changed to [READY] (blinking) on LCD monitor,
adjust the duplication start point using the player, then
press PAUSE button on the unit to start duplication.
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Duplication (generating a work tape with the same time code)
Duplicating a series of tapes
Detecting a blank portion during
duplication
While pausing duplication mode, you can change the
tape on the player. Therefore, you can duplicate a
series of tapes on a single tape.
If the unit detects a blank portion on the source tape
during duplication, it skips the blank portion
automatically, reducing the length of the recorded part
of the tape.
To change the tapes
The operations of the player and recorder (the unit)
when a blank portion is detected are as follows:
1 By playing back the tape on the player to the end
or by pressing STOP button on the unit, confirm
that the player enters the playback pause mode.
Detected status on
source tape
Player/Recorder (the unit)
operation
During pause, the confirmation display appears.
Detects a blank portion
Player: Continues playing the
tape.
00:12:34:12
Recorder: Continues
recording.
DUPLICATE PLUS
Can adjust start
position or change
cassette.
Certain seconds after
detection of a blank
portion
Player: Continues playing the
tape another certain
seconds and searches
forward.
[ X ] : RESTART
[ x ] : END
Recorder: Stops.
2 Eject the tape in the player, and load the another
Detects next recorded
portion
Player: Rewinds the tape at
about –2 times its
normal speed to the
location immediately
before the blank
tape.
00:12:34:12
DUPLICATE PLUS
portion ends.
Can adjust start
position or change
cassette.
Recorder: Remains stopped.
PLAYER :
Returns to the location
immediately before the
blank portion ends
Player: After entering the
playback pause mode,
starts playing the tape.
[ X ] : RESTART
[ x ] : END
Recorder: After entering the
recording pause
mode, starts
When [AUTO REW] is set to [ON], is
displayed.
recording.
You can eject the tape on the recorder to insert a
new tape at this time.
The unit performs the above operations automatically
to reduce the blank portion of a tape during
duplication.
3 Press J button.
Notes
Duplication starts again.
• Depending on the specifications, the skip function
may not work on some players.
• When the unit resumes duplication, the first part of
the recorded portion on the source tape may be
dropped on the copied tape.
When [AUTO REW] is set to [ON], the newly
inserted tape is rewound automatically.
Notes
• When you change the source tapes, the beginning of
the connecting portion of the recorded content of the
work tape may be distorted.
• A recorded portion of less than one minute between
two blank portions may not be duplicated.
• When you start duplication again, the beginning of
the recorded content of the work tape may be
distorted as playback starts again.
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Warning messages on duplication
The following table lists these warnings and messages.
If a warning message is displayed, check this table and
take the appropriate action.
If an error occurs during duplication, a STOP/
CAUTION number and warning message will be
displayed on LCD monitor and the video output screen.
STOP/
CAUTION
No.
Warning Message
Cause/Remedy
RECORDER:
INPUT SELECT is not set to
HDV/DV.
INPUT SELECT switch on the recorder (the unit) is not set to HDV/DV.
t Set INPUT SELECT switch to HDV/DV.
00
01
The i.LINK cable is not connected correctly.
t Connect the i.LINK cable correctly.
i.LINK :
Cable not connected.
There are multiple i.LINK connections or the i.LINK connection is looped.
t You cannot connect multiple devices. Connect only one player to the unit.
i.LINK :
Check i.LINK connection.
02
03
i.LINK :
Check i.LINK connection.
The i.LINK cable has been unplugged and plugged in again.
t Check the i.LINK cable connection. Try to duplicate again.
PLAYER:
Recording.
The player is in the recording mode.
There is no cassette in the player.
The player cannot be controlled.
10
11
12
PLAYER:
No cassette
PLAYER:
Cannot control.
PLAYER:
Cannot control.
The player rejects control.
13
14
15
PLAYER:
Cannot control.
The player is disabled or is in a different mode than the recorder (the unit) has
requested.
PLAYER:
Cannot control.
The player is under an inappropriate condition.
PLAYER:
Cannot record due to
copyright protection.
A copyright protected signal is recorded on the cassette in the player.
t You cannot duplicate copyright protected signals.
16
The player has detected self-diagnostics.
PLAYER:
Error detected.
17
18
Moisture condensation has occurred in the player.
t Refer to the instruction manual of the player.
PLAYER:
Moisture
RECORDER:
No cassette inserted.
There is no cassette in the recorder.
20
21
RECORDER:
The tape is locked.
–check the tab.
REC/SAVE switch is set to SAVE switch on the cassette.
t Slide REC/SAVE switch to REC on the cassette.
RECORDER:
Reinsert the cassette.
The recorder (the unit) detected self-diagnostics.
t Insert a cassette again.
The recorder (the unit) detected self-diagnostics.
22
23
RECORDER:
Re-attach the power source t Remove the power cord from the recorder.
Moisture condensation has occurred while the cassette is in the recorder (the
unit).
t Remove the cassette and power on and wait for more than one hour.
RECORDER:
Condensation. Cannot open.
Try later.
24
25
Moisture condensation has occurred while the cassette is not in the recorder.
t Power on the recorder and wait for more than one hour.
RECORDER:
Moisture condensation.
Turn off for 1H.
The recorder’s (the unit) video heads are clogged.
t Clean the video heads with the supplied cleaning cassette (see page 90).
RECORDER:
Dirty video head.
Use a cleaning cassette.
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Audio Dubbing
You can record just sound on a recorded tape.
(Audio dubbing)
Notes
• You can dub the sound onto a DVCAM-formatted
tape recorded in the 32 kHz audio mode (4-channel/
12 bits) only. You cannot dub the sound on a tape in
the 48 kHz audio mode (2-channel/16 bits). If the
audio mode of the recorded tape is 32 kHz, you can
dub the sound regardless of [AUDIO MODE] setting
in [AUDIO SET] menu.
For details on “AUDIO MODE,” see “AUDIO SET”
menu on page 73.
• The sound is dubbed only onto channels 3/4.
You cannot dub the sound onto channels 1/2.
Connection of external devices
The following shows an example of a basic connection
for audio dubbing.
HVR-M25
(front panel)
Headphones
Sound source
HVR-M25 (rear panel)
PHONES
Audio output
AUDIO INPUT
Monitor
Audio
input
AUDIO OUTPUT
VIDEO OUTPUT
Video
input
: Signal flow
When an HDMI cable is used for connection, Audio
cable connection is not necessary.
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To pause audio dubbing
Press PAUSE button.
Dubbing sound
Pressing PAUSE button again resumes audio dubbing.
1 Connect AUDIO INPUT jack of the unit and the
sound source using a phono jack cable (not
supplied).
To stop audio dubbing
Press STOP button.
2 Set INPUT SELECT switch to a setting other than
To monitor the sound you want
Set AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT switch as follows:
CH-1/2: You can listen to sound recorded on
channels 1/2 on the tape.
CH-3/4: You can listen to sound to be dubbed on
channels 3/4.
MIX: You can listen to the sound on the tape and the
dubbed sound.
For details on the audio levels display in the audio dubbing
HDV/DV.
3 Switch AUDIO INPUT LEVEL switch to select
the audio input signal level (–10, –2 or +4).
4 Play back the tape inserted in the unit.
5 At the point you want to start dubbing, press
PAUSE button to turn the unit to the playback
pause mode.
mode, see page 27.
Notes
6 While holding AUDIO DUB button down, press
PLAY button to turn the unit to the audio dubbing
pause mode.
• You can monitor the sound on the tape while dubbing
the sound. However, there are some delays between
the sound being recorded and the sound being played.
When you play back the tape after audio dubbing,
you might hear the dubbed sound later than the sound
monitored during audio dubbing.
AUDIO DUB indicator on the unit lights.
7 Set AUDIO INPUT switch to set the adjusting
• You cannot dub sounds onto a blank portion of the
tape.
method of the recording level.
8 Adjust the recording level by turning AUDIO REC
LEVEL control knobs.
You can adjust the recording level with AUDIO
REC LEVEL control knobs if you have selected
MANU in step 7. While looking at the audio level
meters on STATUS CHECK screen, turn AUDIO
REC LEVEL control knobs and adjust the
recording level. Adjust the audio recording level so
that the recording level does not exceed 0 dB when
the audio signal is at its maximum. If the recording
level exceeds 0 dB, the sound will be distorted.
9 Press PAUSE button.
PAUSE indicator goes off and audio dubbing
starts.
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Editing (Connecting with a Computer)
Notes
You can set up an editing system by connecting the
unit to a computer (editing machine) using HDV/DV
jack on the unit.
• Be sure to connect the i.LINK cable to a computer
(editing machine) first and then connect it to the unit.
If you connect the i.LINK cable to the unit first, it
may cause the unit to malfunction because of static
electricity.
• For details on the connecting method to the editing
machine, refer to the supplied instruction manual of
your editing unit.
• The editing functions you can use depend on the
editing software. For details on editing methods, refer
to the instruction manual of your editing software.
• If no picture appears via HDV/DV jack, disconnect
the i.LINK cable, then reinsert it straight.
• If the unit is connected to a device equipped with a
6-pin i.LINK jack, when you intend to disconnect or
reconnect the i.LINK cable, turn off the device and
pull out the plug of its power cord from the wall
outlet beforehand. If you connect or disconnect the
i.LINK cable while the device is connected to the AC
outlet, high-voltage current (8 to 40 V) is output from
the i.LINK jack of the device to the unit, which may
cause a malfunction.
Connecting the Unit to a
Computer
HVR-M25 (rear panel)
• Before connecting the i.LINK cable, set [HDV/DV
SEL] and [i.LINK SET] in [IN/OUT REC] menu. If
you perform the settings after connecting the cable,
the computer (editing machine) may not recognize
the unit correctly or may freeze.
• If you input or output signals in a format
incompatible with the computer (editing machine),
the computer may not recognize the unit correctly or
may freeze.
• When set to EE mode, the unit outputs analog signals
those are input from HDV/DV jack to a computer. S
VIDEO or VIDEO signals are output from HDV/
DV jack, according to the setting of INPUT SELECT
switch. To output the playback image from the unit
through HDV/DV jack only, set INPUT SELECT
switch to HDV/DV.
i.LINK cable (not supplied)
Computer
(editing machine)
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• If your editing software has the capability to output
the time code as well as the video and audio signals
to the unit, and you intend to record that time code,
set [HDV/DV IN TC] in [TC/UB SET] menu of the
unit to [EXTERNAL].
For details on TC/UB SET menu, see “TC/UB SET” menu
on page 75.
• When [HDV/DV IN TC] in [TC/UB SET] menu is
Preparations
Transferring picture data from the unit to a
computer (editing machine)
• To transfer the picture data recorded on a tape to an
editing machine in HDV, set [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/
OUT REC] menu to [HDV] (page 67), then set
[HDVtDV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in [IN/OUT
REC] menu to [OFF] (page 69).
• To transfer the picture data recorded on a tape in
DVCAM (DV) to an editing machine, set
[HDVtDV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in [IN/OUT
REC] menu to [OFF] (page 69).
• To transfer the picture data recorded on a tape in
HDV to an editing machine in DVCAM (DV), select
[DVCAM] or [DV SP] in [HDV t DV CONV] of
[i.LINK SET] in [IN/OUT REC] menu, then set
[DOWN CONVERT] (page 69).
set to [EXTERNAL], if you input time code to the
HDV/DV jack that is not continuous or does not
advance correctly, the value of the recorder or
displayed time code may not be equal to the actual
value of the input one. If you use a tape recorded
under such condition, you may not perform search or
edit the picture, depending on the device you use.
• For connection of the editing controller and its
peripheral devices, refer to the instruction manual of
the editing controller and that of the editing software
you use.
• The editing functions you can use depend on the
editing software. For details on editing methods, refer
to the instruction manual of your editing software.
• The unit has a function to down convert HDV signals
to DVCAM (DV) signals to output from HDV/DV
jack. Some software may not edit the DVCAM/DV
signals that are down converted from HDV signals
correctly. In this case, follow the procedures below
for tape duplication, then use the duplicated tape
when editing the picture.
Notes
• The operation may not work with some of your
editing machine software. Before using the software,
confirm that it is compatible with the unit.
• The unit cannot up convert a tape recorded in
DVCAM (DV) format to HDV format when
transferring the picture data on an editing machine.
• If you use a tape recorded both in HDV and DVCAM
(DV) formats when [HDV/DV SEL] is set to
[AUTO], the computer (editing machine) may not
recognize the unit or you may not edit the tape
correctly.
• There are restrictions on the video output when you
play back a tape recorded in HDV format at various
speeds. Refer to the table for “HDV-formatted tape”
in “Playing at various speeds” (page 37).
• When you use a tape that was down converted from
HDV to DVCAM or DV, some conventional
DVCAM/DV editing software may not perform the
time code search or this operation could result in an
error.
Creating a DVCAM compatible tape
Set [HDV t DV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in [IN/
OUT REC] menu to [DVCAM], then perform
DVCAM recording using a recording device that
accepts DVCAM format.
Creating a general consumer DV compatible
tape
Set [HDV t DV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in [IN/
OUT REC] menu to [DV SP], set [DOWN
CONVERT] then perform DV recording using a
recording device that accepts DV format.
• When you record HDV signals that are input through
HDV/DV jack, a connecting portion between scenes
on the tape will be displayed as a still picture for
approximately 1 second. We recommend you to
perform digital nonlinear editing.
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Transferring picture data from a computer
(editing machine) to the unit
• To transfer the picture data recorded on a tape to an
editing machine in HDV, set [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/
OUT REC] menu to [HDV], then set [HDV t DV
CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in [IN/OUT REC] menu to
[OFF] (page 69).
• To transfer the picture data to a computer (editing
machine) in DVCAM (DV) format, set [HDV/DV
SEL] to [DV] (page 67). Then, according to the
desired recording format, set [ REC MODE] to
[DVCAM] or [DV SP] (page 67). Also, according to
your edit software, select [DVCAM] or [DV SP] in
[HDV t DV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in [IN/OUT
REC] menu (page 69).
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5
Adjusting and Setting
Through Menus
Operating the Menus
The unit allows you to set various parameters in the
menus. Before you start using the unit, set the internal
clock in [CLOCK SET] in [OTHERS] menu. Except
for clock setting, you can use all other factory-set
default parameters but change them as needed.
Displaying the menu
1 Press MENU button.
2 Pressing J/j buttons, select the menu icon you
want to change, then press EXEC button.
Notes
• Do not pull out the power cord plug while operating
the menus. Otherwise, the settings of the menu may
be changed accidentally.
3 Pressing J/j buttons, select the submenu you
want to change, then press EXEC button.
• If the internal backup battery is exhausted, the time
set in the internal clock, 60i/50i setting, and the time
code of FREE RUN setting will be initialized. The
internal backup battery is fully charged if you
connect the power to the unit for about 24 hours. A
fully charged internal battery can run for about 3
months.
4 Pressing J/j buttons, change the setting.
5 Press EXEC button to return to the submenu.
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5, as needed.
To return to the previous menu level, press J/j
buttons and select [ RETURN].
You can use K/k buttons to move the menu cursor
and to adjust increase/decrease settings.
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Operating the Menus
Menu Organization
The menu of the unit consists of the following menus
and submenus.
IN/OUT REC
HDV/DV SEL (page 67)
REC MODE (page 67)
VIDEO OUT (page 68)
i.LINK SET (page 69)
CROP ADJUST (page 69)
CROP MARKER (page 69)
COLOR BAR (page 70)
BARS TYPE (page 70)
DV BARS (page 70)
EE/PB SEL (page 71)
480i LEVEL (page 71)
DISPLAY SET
COUNTER SET (page 71)
MARKER BURN (page 72)
ALLSCAN MODE (page 72)
DATA CODE (page 72)
LETTER SIZE (page 72)
DATE DISPLAY (page 72)
TIME DISPLAY (page 72)
REMAINING (page 72)
LCD BRIGHT (page 72)
LCD COLOR (page 72)
LCD BLACK (page 73)
AUDIO MODE (page 73)
AUDIO MONI (page 73)
AUDIO LOCK (page 73)
JOG AUDIO (page 73)
AUDIO SET
VTR SET
DUPLICATE PLUS (page 74)
CUSTOM REPEAT (page 74)
AUTO INDEX (page 74)
STILL PICT (page 74)
FF/REW SPEED (page 74)
STILL TIME (page 75)
FROM STILL (page 75)
FROM REC P (page 75)
TC/UB SET
OTHERS
TC PRESET (page 75)
UB PRESET (page 75)
HDV/DV IN TC (page 76)
TC RUN (page 76)
TC MAKE (page 76)
TC FORMAT (page 76)*
ASSIGN BTN (page 77)
LANGUAGE (page 77)
COMMANDER (page 77)
PB YNR (page 78)
PB CNR (page 78)
BEEP (page 78)
CLOCK SET (page 78)
HOURS METER (page 78)
AC ON MODE (page 78)
AUTO STANDBY (page 78)
60i/50i SEL (page 79)
INITIALIZE (page 79)
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Menu Contents
Initial settings are indicated with rectangles.
IN/OUT REC menu
Icon/Menu
IN/OUT REC
Submenu
Setting
Normally, set this menu to [AUTO]. Select this menu when you want to limit the output
format during tape playback or limit the signals to be input or output from HDV/DV jack.
This setting will affect analog outputs.
HDV/DV SEL
(page 34, 44,
54, 62)
AUTO :
HDV :
DV :
Automatically switches signals to HDV format or DVCAM/DV format
during tape playback.
When the i.LINK cable is connected, the signals in HDV format or
DVCAM/DV format will be switched automatically and signals from
HDV/DV jack will be input /output for recording/playback.
Outputs portions of signals recorded in HDV format during tape playback.
When the i.LINK cable is connected, only the signals in HDV format from
HDV/DV jack will be input/output for recording/playback. Also, select
this setting when the unit is connected to the i.LINK cable to a computer
supporting HDV format (see page 44, 54).
Outputs signals of portions recorded in DVCAM/DV format during tape
playback.
When the i.LINK cable is connected, only the signals in DVCAM/DV
format from HDV/DV jack are input or output for recording/playback.
Also select this setting when the unit is connected to the i.LINK cable to a
computer that supports DV format (see page 44, 54).
Notes
• Before changing the setting, be sure to disconnect the i.LINK cable, or turn the other
device off. If an i.LINK cable is connected when you change the setting, the video
equipment may not recognize the signals correctly.
• If you select [AUTO], the screen turns off temporarily when HDV signals are switched to
DVCAM/DV signals or vice versa. The video and audio also stops at the same time.
• For details on the i.LINK output and the recording tape format, see pages 96 and 97.
Switches the recording mode between DVCAM and DV format (SP mode only).
REC MODE
DVCAM :
DV SP :
Note
Records in DVCAM format.
Records in DV format (SP mode).
You cannot change the setting during recording.
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Operating the Menus
Icon/Menu
IN/OUT REC
Submenu
Setting
Selects the mode of the video output jacks.
VIDEO OUT
HDMI/CMPNT
Selects the output format from HDMI OUT jack and COMPONENT OUT jacks.
Select from [480i], [480p/480i], [1080i/480i], or [720p/480i] when [60i/50i SEL] in
[OTHERS] menu is set to 60i.
Select from [576i], [576p/576i], [1080i/576i], or [720p/576i] when [60i/50i SEL] in
[OTHERS] menu is set to 50i.
DOWN CONVERT
Selects the setting for down converting images output from HDMI OUT jack and analog
video jacks when playing back HDV format or inputting HDV signals from HDV/DV jack.
SQUEEZE :
Maintains the image vertically and horizontally by compressing the
horizontal ratio. Images appear vertically long.
LETTER BOX : Maintains the image vertically by compressing the vertical ratio.
EDGE CROP : Maintains the original image size and crops the left and right edges of
the images.
Notes
• When you play back an HDV-formatted tape with copyright protected signals, or input
HDV format with copyright protected signals to HDV/DV jack, COMPONENT OUT jacks
will output pictures in either 480i or 576i format.
• Regardless of the playback tape or of the format input to HDV/DV jack, the selectable
setting values displayed on this menu vary depending on the setting of [60i/50i SEL].
• WSS (Wide Screen Signaling) is not output, when the picture is output to COMPONENT
OUT jacks in 480p or 576p. Set the monitor according to the down convert format of the
picture, which is output from the unit.
• When you play back a tape in DVCAM (DV) format while an EE picture in NTSC/PAL is
displayed, the 480i resolution or the 576i resolution is output, regardless of the setting of
[HDMI/CMPNT].
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Icon/Menu
Submenu
Setting
Adjusts the down conversion format. This menu is available when [HDV/DV SEL] is set to
IN/OUT REC i.LINK SET
[AUTO] or [HDV].
(pages 34, 54)
HDV t DV CONV
OFF :
Disables down conversion.
DVCAM :
DV SP :
Down converts to DVCAM format.
Down converts to DV SP format.
DOWN CONVERT
This setting is available when [HDV t DV CONV] is set to [DVCAM] or [DV SP].
SQUEEZE :
Plays back with compressed horizontal screen image and maintains all
images on display. Images appear vertically long.
EDGE CROP : Plays back with both left and right sides of the screen images cut off and
maintains the original image appearance.
Notes
• When [DVCAM] is selected, there are some limitations described below.
– ATN (Absolute Track Number) outputs the value counted in DVCAM format during
playback at regular speed (×1) or recording of the internal color bars only.
During playback at irregular speeds other than described above, ATN outputs the value
of a tape recorded in HDV format.
– When the unit is playing back at regular speed (×1) while detecting a blank portion on
the tape, the unit counts the blank portion as ATN-formatted in DVCAM.
– When using the duplicating function that is equipped with a device such as the DSR-25/
45/50, select [DVCAM].
– Please note that a duplicated tape and the source tape recorded in HDV format with
[DVCAM] selected do not share the same ATN (Time code value is displayed
correctly).
• When you change the video format setting of [DOWN CONVERT] of [i.LINK SET] in [IN/
OUT REC] menu, the video signal output from COMPONENT OUT jacks, S VIDEO OUT
jack, or VIDEO OUT jack may be distorted for a moment.
• Before changing your setting, be sure to disconnect the i.LINK cable. If you change the
setting while i.LINK is connected, the video device may not recognize the new setting.
• When you select [EDGE CROP], the outputs of S VIDEO and VIDEO are limited.
For details, see page 85.
CROP
ADJUST
(page 41)
Adjusts the position of edge cropping when down converting 16:9 to 4:3 aspect ratio.
Adjusts the position of the crop marker by pressing K/k buttons to move either left or
right, and press EXEC button to finish. (You can also use J/j buttons.)
CROP
Selects whether to display EDGE CROP MARKER or not.
MARKER
(page 41)
OFF :
ON :
Does not display the crop marker.
Displays the crop marker.
Notes
• This setting is only available, when [DOWN CONVERT] of [VIDEO OUT] or [i.LINK SET] in
[IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [EDGE CROP].
• EDGE CROP MARKER is displayed when HDV-formatted tape is played back. EDGE
CROP MARKER is also displayed when HDV signals are input to HDV/DV jacks.
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Operating the Menus
Icon/Menu
Submenu
Setting
IN/OUT REC COLOR BAR
Selects whether to display color bars or not. Also, you may select color bars with or without
tone signals (1 kHz full bit –20 dB at 60i, 1 kHz full bit –18 dB at 50i).
OFF :
ON :
ON [TONE] :
Does not display color bars and no tone signals.
Displays color bars without tone signals.
Displays color bars with tone signals.
Notes
• Color bars and tone signals are output from HDMI OUT jack, HDV/DV jack, and analog
output jacks.
• Color bars and tone signals cannot be output when the tape is in playback mode.
• The color bars output to i.LINK/the color bars and tone signals recorded on tapes/the
format of tone signals can be set by [HDV/DV SEL] and [ REC MODE].
– When [HDV/DV SEL] is set to [AUTO], the format of the color bar and tone signals will
be output/recorded according to the video format displayed in “1 Format indicator”
(page 25) of text data display on a monitor.
– When [HDV/DV SEL] is set to [HDV], color bars and tone signals are output/recorded in
HDV format.
– When [HDV/DV SEL] is set to [DV] and [ REC MODE] in [IN/OUT REC] menu is set
to [DVCAM], color bars and tone signals will be output/recorded in DVCAM format.
– When [HDV/DV SEL] is set to [DV] and [ REC MODE] in [IN/OUT REC] menu is set
to [DV SP], color bars will be output/recorded in DV (SP) format.
• When the unit turns off and on again, [COLOR BAR] is automatically set to [OFF].
BARS TYPE
Selects the type of color bars.
TYPE 1 :
TYPE 2 :
TYPE 3 :
Outputs TYPE 1 color bars.
Outputs TYPE 2 color bars.
Outputs TYPE 3 color bars.
Notes
• When color bars are output in NTSC (60i) mode on the unit, no-setup (0 IRE) signals are
output.
• Even when the unit’s screen aspect ratio displays 4:3, the color bars are generated as
16:9. To output the edge crop (4:3) in HDV format, select [TYPE 1].
• Color bars on the unit are generated in HDV (1080i) resolution. When a resolution other
than HDV (1080i) is output, the color bars are down converted and output. The transition
edges between the color bars are distorted.
• You cannot change the current setting during recording.
DV BARS
Selects the aspect ratio of color bars set in [BARS TYPE] (DVCAM/DV (SP) format only).
16:9 :
4:3 :
Sets the aspect ratio of color bars to 16:9.
Sets the aspect ratio of color bars to 4:3.
Note
You cannot change the current setting during recording.
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Icon/Menu
IN/OUT REC
Submenu
Setting
Sets the stop, fast-forward and rewind modes.
EE/PB SEL
EE :
PB :
Outputs EE picture and EE sound.
Mutes the image and sound.
(page 14)
Note
If this item is set to PB, the output from the unit will be as follows when you press any of the
REC, DUPLICATE PLUS, or AUDIO DUB buttons separately when the unit is stopped
(unless the cassette has been write-protected).
Image
Sound
Time code
REC button EE picture of
EE sound of the
the input image input sound
(CH-1/2)a)
DUPLICATE Image input to Sound input to
PLUS
HDV/DV jack
HDV/DV jack
(See page 53)
buttonb)
AUDIO
DUB
button
Mute screen
(black)
EE sound of the
input sound
(CH-3/4)a)
Mute
(no sound)
Mute screen
(black)
No button
is pressed
a) Set AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT switch appropriately.
b) When INPUT SELECT switch is set to HDV/DV.
480i LEVEL
Selects the component output level of luminance and chrominance from either BETACAM
or SMPTE signals when the component output is set to 480i.
BETACAM :
SMPTE :
Sets COMPONENT OUT jacks to BETACAM level.
Sets COMPONENT OUT jacks to SMPTE level.
Note
For details on COMPONENT OUT jacks specifications, see page 100.
DISPLAY SET menu
Icon/Menu
DISPLAY
Submenu
Setting
Selects the appearance of the time counter.
DISPLAY
ON :
OFF :
COUNTER
SET
SET
Enables the time counter display.
Disables the time counter display.
SIZE
LARGE :
SMALL :
COLOR
Displays the time counter in large letters.
Displays the time counter in small letters.
TYPE 1 :
TYPE 2 :
TYPE 3 :
TYPE 4 :
Displays the time counter with color type 1.
Displays the time counter with color type 2.
Displays the time counter with color type 3.
Displays the time counter with color type 4.
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Operating the Menus
Icon/Menu
DISPLAY
Submenu
Setting
Selects whether to output MARKER BURN or not.
OFF :
ON :
MARKER
BURN
(page 42)
Does not output MARKER BURN.
Outputs MARKER BURN.
SET
Note
There are some limitations to output MARKER BURN. For details, see page 42.
Reduces the image on LCD panel to check the area surrounding the picture frame where
the monitors can not display.
ALLSCAN
MODE
OFF :
ON :
Disables the ALLSCAN MODE.
Enables the ALLSCAN MODE.
Notes
• ALLSCAN MODE is for HDV format only. ALLSCAN MODE does not activate when
DVCAM and DV(SP)-formatted tapes are played.
• If formats are mixed on a tape, the part where the format has changed on a tape cause
distortion of images.
• When [ON] is selected and the output level of COMPONENT OUT is set to 480i, 576i,
480p/480i, or 576p/576i, output images from S VIDEO OUT jack and VIDEO OUT jack
down converts to letter box. For details, see page 85.
• Once the unit turns off, the setting of [ALLSCAN MODE] sets to [OFF] automatically.
• When you set [MARKER BURN] and [ALLSCAN MODE] in [DISPLAY SET] menu to [ON]
at the same time, the marker will not appear in the correct position on LCD monitor. This is
not a malfunction. The marker will be output correctly via each video jack.
DATA CODE
Selects whether or not to display the data codes on the analog video output.
(page 36)
OFF :
Does not display the data codes.
DATE:
Displays the date and time when recorded.
CAMERA DATA: Displays the camera data.
LETTER SIZE
Selects the letter size of the menu at the cursor.
NORMAL :
2 x :
Normal size
Double height size
DATE
Selects the date display in the search screen, the data code display, etc.
DISPLAY
Y/M/D :
M/D/Y:
Displays YY/MM/DD (year/month/day).
Displays MM/DD/YY (month/day/year).
(Default setting for HVR-M25U/M25N.)
Displays DD/MM/YY (day/month/year).
(Default setting for HVR-M25E/M25P.)
D/M/Y:
TIME
Selects the time display in the search screen, the data code display, etc.
DISPLAY
12H :
24H :
Displays 12-hour time. (Default setting for 60i as the factory setting.)
Displays 24-hour time. (Default setting for 50i as the factory setting.)
REMAINING
(page 26)
AUTO :
The remaining tape time is displayed for 8 seconds under the following
conditions.
– If the remaining tape time is determined when you turn on power while
a cassette is loaded in the unit.
– When you press PLAY button.
Always displays under the following conditions.
– Fast forward, rewind
– Fast forward during playback, rewind during playback
Always displays the remaining tape time.
ON :
LCD BRIGHT
LCD COLOR
Adjusts LCD monitor brightness. Press J/j buttons and EXEC button to adjust the
brightness. (The mark under the bar is the factory setting value.)
Adjusts the color density of LCD monitor. Press J/j buttons and EXEC button to adjust the
brightness. (The mark under the bar is the factory setting value.)
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Operating the Menus
Icon/Menu
DISPLAY
Submenu
Setting
Mutes the images on LCD panel and display only the text data.
OFF :
ON :
LCD BLACK
Does not mute the images
Mutes the images
SET
Note
When [ON] is selected, the images output from the rear panel to the external monitor does
not mute.
AUDIO SET menu
Icon/Menu
AUDIO SET
Submenu
Setting
Selects the audio mode.
FS32K :
FS48K :
AUDIO MODE
(page 27)
Switches the audio mode to 4-channel mode (12-bit mode).
Switches the audio mode to 2-channel mode (16-bit mode). (This setting
records the sound in all audio ranges, providing a high-quality sound
recording.)
Notes
• When signals are input from HDV/DV jack, the audio mode of the signals to be recorded
is the same as that of the input signals.
• Recording performs automatically in [FS48K] mode in HDV format.
• You cannot change the current setting during recording.
• Noise may occur at the instant you switch the audio mode.
• When dubbing a sound source in DVCAM, select [FS32K].
Sets the audio that is output from PHONES jack and HDMI OUT jack.
AUDIO MONI
CH1,CH2 :
CH1 :
Outputs CH1 and CH2 audio to each channel.
Outputs CH1 audio to CH1/2.
(page 27)
CH2 :
Outputs CH2 audio to CH1/2.
Note
When AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT switch is set to CH3/4, [CH1] and [CH2] are correspond to
[CH3] and [CH4], respectively. When it is set to MIX, [CH1] and [CH2] are correspond to
CH1/3 synthesis sound and CH2/4 synthesis sound, respectively.
AUDIO LOCK
UNLOCK MODE : Records the sampling clocks of audio and video independently. This
mode applies to a consumer DV tape.
LOCK MODE : Synchronizes the sampling clocks of the audio and video for recording.
This setting is effective for digital processing and performs a clean splice
during the audio editing process.
Notes
• You can set this menu when recording in DV format (SP mode) only.
• When recording in HDV or DVCAM format, the menu is set to [LOCK MODE].
• During the i.LINK input, the same setting as that of an input signal is selected regardless
of this setting.
JOG AUDIO
(page 38)
Selects either to turn the sound output on or off when the tape is played at a speed other
than normal. (Available in DVCAM/DV format only.)
OFF :
Does not output the sound when playing a tape at a speed other than
normal.
ON:
Outputs the sound when playing a tape at a speed other than normal.
Notes
• When a tape recorded in HDV format is played back, the sound cannot be output in
various speeds.
• Even if you have set this item to ON, the sound may not be output or may be interrupted
depending on the recording format or tape conditions.
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Operating the Menus
VTR SET menu
Icon/Menu
VTR SET
Submenu
Setting
Selects the video format and whether to use auto rewind or not while duplication.
FORMAT SEL
ALL :
DUPLICATE
PLUS
(page 56)
Duplicates all video formats.
HDV1080i :
DVCAM :
DV SP :
Duplicates HDV1080i format only.
Duplicates DVCAM format only.
Duplicates DV (SP) format only.
AUTO REW
ON :
Rewinds the tape on both the player and the recorder, and starts
duplication. Also, when you continue to duplicate a resource tape from
multiple tapes, the new work tape will be rewound automatically and start
duplication.
OFF :
Note
Starts duplicating from the current portion of the tape.
You cannot use these settings during duplication.
Adjusts the REPEAT TIMES, REPEAT CYCLE, and START TIME of the CUSTOM
REPEAT.
REPEAT TIMES
CUSTOM
REPEAT
(page 39)
ON/OFF :
TIMES :
Selects whether to apply REPEAT TIMES setting or not.
Sets the number of times to repeat playbacks.
Set the number by pressing J/j buttons on the unit.
REPEAT CYCLE
ON/OFF :
CYCLE :
Selects whether to apply REPEAT CYCLE setting or not.
Sets the time of intervals for playback.
Set the number by pressing J/j buttons on the unit.
START TIME
ON/OFF :
TIME :
Selects whether to apply START TIME setting or not.
Sets the starting time of CUSTOM REPEAT.
Set the number of each hour and minute by pressing J/j buttons on the unit.
Press K/k buttons to switch between hour and minute. Press EXEC button to execute.
Selects whether or not to mark an index signal automatically when the unit in the stop mode
starts recording.
AUTO INDEX
(page 47)
ON :
Marks an index signal at the beginning of the recording.
OFF:
Does not mark an index signal at the beginning of the recording.
Selects the image displayed in the still mode (DVCAM/DV (SP) format only).
STILL PICT
AUTO :
FRAME:
FIELD:
Displays an optimized image according to the movement in the image.
Displays a frame image.
Displays a field image.
Notes
• If you select [FIELD], the image of field 2 is displayed.
• When a tape has been recorded in HDV format, a field image is always displayed.
FF/REW
SPEED
(page 15)
Selects the tape transport mode in fast-forward and rewind.
FF/REW :
Fast-forwards or rewinds the tape at maximum speed without displaying
the picture.
SHUTTLEMAX : Fast-forwards or rewinds the tape at maximum speed while displaying
the picture.
DVCAM
NTSC:Approx. 14 times of normal speed
PAL: Approx. 17 times of normal speed
HDV/DV(SP)
Approx. 24 times of normal speed
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VTR SET
Submenu
Setting
Selects the time to switch to the tape protection mode from the still mode.
STILL TIME
30 sec :
1 min :
2 min:
3 min:
30 seconds
1 minute
2 minutes
3 minutes
Notes
• If the unit is left in playback pause mode for a long time, the tape or the video heads may
be damaged or the video heads may become clogged. Select the shortest time possible.
Particularly, when using a Mini-DV cassette that is longer than 60 minutes, select [30
SEC] or [1 MIN].
• When the setting is changed, the first tape protection mode change uses the time setting
from before the settings were changed. From the second tape protection mode change,
the new time setting is used.
Selects the tape protection mode to change the mode after the time set in [STILL TIME] is
past
FROM STILL
STOP :
Stops the tape.
STEP FORWARD : Forwards one frame.
Note
If you play a tape recorded in HDV format with [STEP FORWARD] selected, the tape
advances a few frames forward.
Selects the tape protection mode which the unit changes after the recording has been
paused for more than 3 minutes.
FROM REC P
STOP :
Stops the tape.
REC PAUSE : Maintains the recording pause mode.
Note
When the recording pause mode continues for a long time after you select [REC PAUSE],
the tape may be damaged or the video heads may be damaged or clogged. If there is no
other reason to do this, select [STOP]. Particularly when you use a Mini-DV cassette that is
longer than 60 minutes, select [STOP].
TC/UB SET menu
Icon/Menu
TC/UB SET
Submenu
Setting
Reset the time code value or set the desired time code value.
RESET :
PRESET :
TC PRESET
(page 50)
Resets the time code value to 00:00:00:00.
Sets the desired time code value.
Note
To set the initial time code value, you need to set [TC MAKE] to [PRESET] first. If [TC
MAKE] has been set to [REGENERATE], or [HDV/DV IN TC] has been set to [EXTERNAL],
this setting is not effective.
UB PRESET
Resets the user bits value or set the desired user bits value.
(page 50)
RESET :
Resets the user bits value to 00 00 00 00.
PRESET :
Sets the user bits value. (You can set the user bits as eight-digit
hexadecimal values (0 to 9, A to F) (base 16) to have the date, time,
scene number, and other information inserted into the user bits.)
Note
When INPUT SELECT switch is set to HDV/DV and HDV signals are input to the unit, this
setting is not effective. (When color bar is displaying or recording, this setting is effective.)
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Operating the Menus
Icon/Menu
TC/UB SET
Submenu
Setting
Selects whether to record internal time code or external time code while the unit records the
signals input from HDV/DV jack.
INTERNAL :
HDV/DV IN
TC
(page 49)
Records the time code generated by the internal time code generator. (If
[TC MAKE] is set to [REGENERATE] and no time code is recorded on
the tape, the unit records time code from 00:00:00:00. If there is time
code already recorded on the tape, the unit records continuous time code
from this point.)
EXTERNAL:
Notes
Records the time code with video and audio signals input from HDV/DV
jack.
• When this item is set to [EXTERNAL], INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel is set to
HDV/DV, and no signal is input from HDV/DV jack, if you start recording, bars
(—:—:—:—) are recorded as time code. At the point that inputting of a signal begins, the
time code of that signal will be recorded.
• If you set this item to [EXTERNAL] and the external time code input is discontinuous or
does not advance correctly, recording or displaying the time code on the unit may not be
done correctly. If there is a discontinuous time code on your recorded tape, you may not
edit or search correctly, depending on the device used to edit.
Selects the advancement mode (counting up).
TC RUN
REC RUN :
FREE RUN :
Time code value advances only while recording.
Time code value advances even when the unit is not recording.
(Use this setting to adjust the initial value of the time code to the present
time.)
(page 51)
Notes
• If you set the advancement mode to [FREE RUN], the time code will be updated by the
internal clock when the power is off. Therefore, when you turn on the unit again, the time
code may have been delayed or advanced somewhat.
• If the internal backup battery is exhausted, the time code of [FREE RUN] setting is
initialized.
TC MAKE
Selects the time code when you start recording.
(page 51)
REGENERATE : The time code value is set to continuous time code from the one already
recorded on the tape. If no time code is recorded on the tape, it starts
from 00:00:00:00.
PRESET :
The time code starts from the value set in [TC PRESET] in [TC/UB SET]
menu.
TC FORMAT Selects the recording mode of the time code when 60i format is used.
(page 52)
AUTO :
Automatically sets the mode in accordance with the mode already set on
a cassette tape. (If nothing is recorded on the tape, the non-drop frame
mode is set. If the unit cannot correctly read the frame mode on the tape,
it will use the frame mode that was set in the last position on the tape
that the unit can read correctly. If you remove the cassette, the mode of
the last position that the unit was able to read correctly is cleared and the
non-drop frame mode is set when recording is restarted from the same
position.If [TC MAKE] is set to [PRESET], the non-drop frame mode is
set.)
DF :
Selects the drop frame mode.
NDF :
Selects the non-drop frame mode.
Note
When [60i/50i SEL] is set to [50i], the unit operates as a 50i specification model. Therefore,
the time code is set to the non-drop frame mode. Even if 60i signals are input to HDV/DV
jack when [60i/50i SEL] is set to [50i], the time code generated by the unit is in the non-drop
frame mode regardless of [TC FORMAT] setting. To set the time code in the drop frame
mode, set [60i/50i SEL] to [60i]. As a result, [TC FORMAT] setting will return to the status
before [60i/50i SEL] menu was set to [50i].
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OTHERS menu
Icon/Menu
Submenu
Setting
OTHERS
ASSIGN BTN
(pages 11, 12,
14)
Assigns a function other than the default functions to ASSIGN buttons (INDEX (A1) button,
RESET (A2) button, AUDIO DUB (A3) button).
The available functions of each ASSIGN button are as listed below.
INDEX (A1) button
INDEX WRITE a)
RESET (A2) button
COUNTER RESET a)
HDV t DV CONV c)
HDMI/CMPNT c)
END SEARCH
AUDIO DUB (A3) button
AUDIO DUB a)
DATA CODE b)
ALLSCAN MODE c)
COLOR BAR c)
SEARCH SELECT b)
SEARCH + b)
SEARCH – b)
COUNTER SIZE c)
COUNTER COLOR c)
FF/REW SPEED c)
a) Default setting
b) Same functions as on REMOTE COMMANDER
c) The above settings can be set with the menu on the unit. For details, refer to the menu items.
END SEARCH: The last five second portion recorded on a tape is played back and stopped. Use
END SEARCH to check the last picture recorded. Once you eject the tape from the unit, you cannot
use this function.
Notes
• The default functions on each ASSIGN buttons can not be assigned to other ASSIGN
buttons.
A1
A2
A3
• If you assign other functions,
display screen.
,
, and
will be displayed on left corner of the Data
LANGUAGE
You can select the desired language on Data display screen. You can choose Simplified
English if your native language is not available among the options.
COMMANDER
Selects the control device.
(page 24)
WIRELESS :
Enables the control of Remote Commander.
CONTROL S: Enables the control of the remote control unit DSRM-10 (not supplied)
connected to CONTROL S IN jack. (Remote Commander is disabled.)
Notes
• The unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote Commander whose command mode is
set to VTR4, not only the supplied one. To disable the control from any Remote
Commander, set this item to CONTROL S.
• You can use the DSRM-20 (no longer manufactured: not supplied).
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Operating the Menus
Icon/Menu
Submenu
Setting
OTHERS
PB YNR
Selects the noise reduction level for the luminance signals when a tape is played.
OFF :
LOW :
HIGH :
No noise reduction
Low noise reduction
High noise reduction
Notes
• When you use noise reduction, there may be an afterimage depending on the condition of
the picture.
• Noise reduction is also available with pictures output from HDV/DV jack. Use caution
when dubbing and editing a picture in HDV/DV.
PB CNR
Selects the noise reduction level for the chrominance signals when a tape is played.
OFF :
LOW :
HIGH :
No noise reduction
Low noise reduction
High noise reduction
Notes
• When you use noise reduction, there may be an afterimage depending on the condition of
the picture.
• Noise reduction is also available with pictures output from HDV/DV jack. Use caution
when dubbing and editing a picture in HDV/DV.
BEEP
Selects whether or not the unit beeps.
ON :
OFF :
Enables the beep.
Disables the beep.
CLOCK SET
1 Press J/j buttons to adjust the number, then press K/k buttons to set the month,
day, hour, and minute.
2 Press EXEC button to execute.
Notes
• 12:00 AM stands for midnight and 12:00 stands for noon when [TIME DISPLAY] is set to
[12H].
• If you do not use the unit for 3 months or more, the built-in rechargeable battery will
become completely discharged, and the settings of the day and the time may be cleared
from the memory. In this case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery and set the clock
again (page 92).
Displays the accumulated time counts (by the digital hours meter) in units of 10 hours or 10
counts.
OPERATION : Power on duration
HOURS
METER
(page 92)
DRUM RUN:
TAPE RUN:
Drum rotation duration
Tape run duration
THREADING: Tape unthreading count
Switches the state into which the unit goes when the unit is connected to the AC outlet.
AC ON MODE
STANDBY :
ON:
Makes the unit go into the standby mode.
Turns the unit on.
Selects whether the unit goes into the standby mode or not, if the unit has been in the stop
mode and no key operations have been attempted for more than one hour.
AUTO
STANDBY
OFF :
ON:
Leaves the unit in the stop mode.
Makes the unit go into the standby mode.
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Icon/Menu
Submenu
Setting
OTHERS
60i/50i SEL
Switches to 1080/60i (NTSC) or 1080/50i (PAL).
(page 7)
1 Press J/j buttons to select [YES], then press EXEC button.
60i/50i SEL
Change to 50i?
Reboots
after change.
YES
NO
2 Press J/j buttons to select [YES] again, then press EXEC button.
Resets the menu to preset settings except CLOCK SET.
INITIALIZE
1 Press J/j buttons to select [YES], and then press EXEC button.
INITIALIZE
Reset all settings
except "CLOCK SET"
to defaults.
YES
NO
2 Press J/j buttons to select [YES] again , then press EXEC button.
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Chapter
6
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer.
General Operation Troubles
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
• The KEY INH switch is set to ON.
A menu item is not available.
t First, set the switch to OFF, then adjust the menu.
• There are menus that cannot be used depending in [IN/OUT REC] menu setting.
t Change [IN/OUT REC] menu settings (page 67).
• Some menu items are only available in EE mode or playback mode.
t Set the unit to EE mode or playback mode.
• Some menu items are only available when the tape is inactive.
• There are some menus you cannot use without setting the clock.
• You have pulled out the power cord during a menu operation or LCD monitor
brightness adjustment.
Some menu item settings change
accidentally.
t Adjust the menu again. To prevent this incident recurring, do not pull out the
plug while adjusting the menu or the brightness of LCD monitor.
• [COMMANDER] in [OTHERS] menu is set to WIRELESS and a Sony Remote
Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4 is operated near the unit.
t Set [COMMANDER] to [CONTROL S].
The unit operates by itself.
• When TIMER switch is set to REPEAT and [START TIME] of [CUSTOM
REPEAT] in [VTR SET] menu is set to [ON], the unit starts to repeat playbacks
at the start time you have set.
t Set TIMER switch to OFF, or turn [START TIME] to [OFF].
t Set [COMMANDER] in [OTHER] menu to [WIRELESS].
The supplied wireless Remote
Commander does not work.
t On the Remote Control Unit DSRM-10, press PLAY button while holding REC
Even though the settings on the unit are
correct, you cannot make the unit record
using the Remote Control Unit DSRM-10
(not supplied).
button down.
• Setting KEY INH switch to ON does not disable Remote Commander. To
disable the control of the Remote Commander, set [COMMANDER] in
[OTHERS] menu to [CONTROL S].
Even though KEY INH switch is set to ON,
the unit responds to operations input
using Remote Commander.
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Symptom
Cause/Remedy
• [AC ON MODE] in [OTHERS] menu is set to [ON].
t Set [AC ON MODE] to [STANDBY].
Whenever you connect the unit to an AC
outlet, the unit turns on automatically.
• There is a cassette inside the unit and TIMER switch is set to REPEAT or REC.
t Set TIMER switch to OFF.
• [LCD BLACK] in [DISPLAY SET] menu is set to [ON].
t Set it to [OFF].
No picture on LCD monitor.
• With an analog connection, the current setting of [60i/50i SEL] in [OTHERS]
menu is not appropriate.
t Set it to the appropriate position for the device you are using.
Power sources
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
The power cannot be turned on.
• AC power cord is disconnected.
t Connect the AC power cord.
• KEY INH switch is set to ON.
t Set the switch to OFF.
The unit will not operate even if the power
has been turned on.
• KEY INH switch is set to ON.
t Set the switch to OFF.
• Moisture condensation has occurred (page 91).
• The cassette is not inserted straight.
t Eject and reinsert it straight.
t Disconnect the power supply and then reconnect it after about 1 minute. If the
unit does not operate even after you reconnect the power, use a sharp-tipped
ballpoint pen or similar tool to press RESET button. When you press RESET
button, all settings including the date, time, and 60i/50i are initialized.
Cassette tapes
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
The cassette cannot be inserted.
• There is moisture condensation on the head drum.
t With the unit powered on, wait more than one hour.
• The cassette is not inserted straight.
t Eject and reinsert it straight.
• Another cassette has been loaded already.
t Remove the cassette and insert the one you want to load.
It takes time to eject the cassette.
A cassette tape cannot be removed.
• This is not a malfunction.
t The unit ejects the cassette slowly to protect the tape. While the cassette is
being ejected, q (cassette) indicator blinks.
t Check whether the power supply is connected properly.
The cassette tape is not ejected when you • Moisture condensation has occurred in the unit (page 91).
press EJECT button.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
The cassette memory data and title are
not displayed when using a cassette tape
with the cassette memory function.
• The unit does not support the cassette memory function and therefore such data
is not displayed.
The remaining tape time is not displayed.
t To always display the remaining tape time, set [
REMAINING] in [DISPLAY
SET] menu to [ON].
Output/Playback
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
Cannot playback.
t If a tape has reached its end, rewind the tape.
Cannot playback in reverse at various
speeds.
• The unit cannot play back a tape recorded in HDV format in the reverse
direction at various speeds (page 37).
Horizontal lines are displayed on an
image.
An image has block noise.
An image is blurred or not displayed.
• The video heads are dirty.
t Clean the video heads using the supplied cleaning cassette.
• A damaged tape is loaded.
t Remove the cassette and insert another one.
• You have tried to make the unit play back a tape recorded in LP mode of DV
format.
t The unit can play back only tapes recorded in HDV, DVCAM format or in SP
mode of DV format. A tape recorded in LP mode of DV format cannot be
played back on the unit.
No picture is output via HDV/DV jack.
EE picture and EE sound are not output.
t Reconnect the i.LINK cable (not supplied).
• INPUT SELECT switch is set to a position other than HDV/DV.
t Set the switch to HDV/DV.
• [EE/PB SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [PB].
t Set [EE/PB SEL] to [EE].
• The setting of INPUT SELECT switch does not match the signal input.
t Set the switch according to the signal input.
The audio breaks up.
• A damaged tape is loaded.
t Remove the cassette and insert another one.
• The video heads are dirty.
t Clean the video heads using the supplied cleaning cassette.
• You have tried to make the unit play back a tape recorded in LP mode of DV
format.
t The unit can play back only tapes recorded in HDV, DVCAM or DV (SP)
format. A tape recorded in LP mode of DV format cannot be played back on
the unit.
Duplication does not function.
• Check the STOP/CAUTION No. and the warning messages displayed on LCD
monitor. Take the appropriate action (See page 59).
Cannot perform a date search and index
search.
• There is a portion with no recording at the beginning or in the middle of a tape.
This is not a malfunction.
The time code is not reset to “00:00:00:00”
after rewinding a tape to the recording
starting point.
• The time code is not displayed correctly at the starting point of recording. This
condition, however, is not a malfunction. When you restart playback, the time
code and images are displayed correctly from the starting point.
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Symptom
Cause/Remedy
A user bit is not displayed correctly during • When input video signals without a user bit are recorded while HDV is input to
fast-forward/rewind.
i.LINK, the user bit is not displayed correctly. Either “–– –– –– ––” or “00 00 00
00” is displayed during playback and fast-forward/rewind, respectively.
“– – – – – – ” appears on the date display • The tape has been played back without setting the date and time.
(page 36).
t Set the date and time.
• The tape portion being played back has no recording.
• If there is a scratch or noise on the tape, the data code cannot be read.
Although the HDMI cable or component
video cable is connected properly to a
television set or monitor to play back a
tape, no image or audio is output.
t Use the correct setting for [HDMI/CMPNT] in [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC]
menu in accordance with the equipment to be connected.
• No audio is output from COMPONENT OUT jacks.
t Connect also an audio cable.
When you connect the unit to a 4:3
television set, the displayed image
appears flattened.
t When you output from HDMI OUT jack and COMPONENT OUT jacks, set
[HDMI/CMPNT] and [DOWN CONVERT] of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC]
menu correctly before play back.
When you output from HDV/DV jack, set [HDV t DV CONV] and [DOWN
CONVERT] of [i.LINK SET] in [IN/OUT REC] menu correctly before play back.
When you output from S VIDEO jack and VIDEO jack, set [DOWN
CONVERT] of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu correctly before play
back.
t DVCAM/DV tape images recorded in the wide mode are not displayed
properly. Use a widescreen-compatible monitor.
Even though [HDV/DV IN TC] in [TC/UB
SET] menu is set to [EXTERNAL], the
time code of the input i.LINK signal is not
recorded.
• The i.LINK signal output from the digital non-linear editing controller does not
include a time code.
t Confirm that the editing software you are using is capable of outputting a
time code.
• INPUT SELECT switch is not set to HDV/DV.
t Set it to HDV/DV.
After playing at 1/10 of normal speed in
• To protect a tape, the unit is set to start normal playback after playing at 1/10 of
forward or reverse for more than 1 minute, normal speed in forward or reverse for more than 1 minute.
normal playback forward starts. t Play back the tape at 1/3 of normal speed in forward or reverse.
Playback pause mode is released and the • To protect the tape, the unit is set to go into the stop mode after the playback
unit goes into the stop mode.
pause mode continues for a certain period.
t Set [FROM STILL] in [VTR SET] menu to [STEP FORWARD]. If you do so,
the tape will forward by one frame for each time interval set in [STILL TIME].
Playback pause mode is released and the • To protect the tape, the unit is set to forward the tape after the playback pause
tape forwards for each preset time
interval.
mode continues for a certain period.
t Set [FROM STILL] in [VTR SET] menu to [STOP]. If you do so, the unit goes
into the stop mode after the playback pause mode continues for the interval
set in [STILL TIME].
After the unit has been left in the stop
mode and no key operations have been
attempted for more than one hour, the unit
goes into the standby mode (the unit’s
power turns off).
• [AUTO STANDBY] in [OTHERS] menu is set to [ON].
t Set [AUTO STANDBY] to [OFF].
The pause mode of playback, recording,
or audio dubbing is released
automatically.
• To protect the tape and the video heads, the unit goes into the stop mode after
the pause mode of recording, audio dubbing, or duplicating continues for more
than 3 minutes.
t To maintain the pause mode, set [FROM REC P] in [VTR SET] menu to
[REC PAUSE].
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
When the tape is rewound to its beginning, • TIMER switch is set to REPEAT.
the playback automatically starts.
t Set TIMER switch to OFF.
• You pressed PLAY button while holding REW button down.
t If you do this, the unit rewinds the tape to its beginning and begins playback
(See page 15).
During playback, the unit starts rewinding • TIMER switch is set to REPEAT.
suddenly. t When TIMER switch is set to REPEAT, the unit starts rewinding at the
moment when a signal for index search or a blank portion is detected. Set
TIMER switch to OFF.
When the tape reaches its end, rewinding • TIMER switch is set to REPEAT.
starts automatically.
t When TIMER switch is set to REPEAT, the unit starts rewinding at the
moment when the end of the tape is detected. Set TIMER switch to OFF.
The unit does not function as part of a
digital non-linear editing system.
• INPUT SELECT switch is set to a setting other than HDV/DV.
t Set it to HDV/DV.
• The editing controller or the editing software is not compatible with the unit.
t Refer to the instruction manuals of the controller or the software and consult
their manufacturers.
Although the i.LINK cable is connected,
the image from an external equipment is
not displayed.
t Disconnect and then reconnect the i.LINK cable correctly.
• INPUT SELECT switch is set to a setting other than HDV/DV.
t Set it to HDV/DV.
No image is displayed even though the
video cable is connected correctly.
• There are output restrictions for some [HDMI/CMPNT] settings of [VIDEO OUT]
in [IN/OUT REC] menu. For details, see page 68.
• INPUT SELECT switch setting does not match the cable connected to the unit.
t Set INPUT SELECT switch to S VIDEO or VIDEO to match the cable
connection.
The image looses color or is distorted
when you play back the tape on a
television set or monitor connected to the
unit.
t Connect the unit to a television set or monitor that is compatible with its [60i/
50i SEL] format.
t Set [60i/50i SEL] in [OTHERS] menu, according to the signal-format (page
79).
is displayed on the screen.
• This icon is displayed when you playback a tape recorded with 4-channel
microphone recording on another device. This unit does not support 4-channel
microphone recording. (The icon is displayed when you play back a tape
recorded with 4-channel microphone in DVCAM or DV (SP) format. However, it
is not displayed during playback of a tape recorded with 4-channel microphone
in HDV format.)
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Symptom
Cause/Remedy
The output from S VIDEO OUT jack and
The output from S VIDEO jack and VIDEO jack is set as follows.
VIDEO OUT jack is different from [DOWN • When the playback format is set shown below, the output from S VIDEO jack or
CONVERT] setting of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/ VIDEO jack is fixed in EDGE CROP.
OUT REC].
Menu item
Setting
Playback format
HDV (HDV1080i)
SQUEEZE or
LETTER BOX
[DOWN CONVERT]
[VIDEO OUT] in
[IN/OUT REC]
[HDMI/CMPNT]
480p/480i, 576p/576i
DVCAM or DV SP
Set to EDGE CROP
[HDV t DV CONV]
[DOWN CONVERT]
[i.LINK SET] in
[IN/OUT REC]
• When the playback format is set shown below, the output from S VIDEO jack or
VIDEO jack is fixed in LETTER BOX.
Menu item
Setting
HDV (HDV1080i or
HDV720p)
Playback format
[VIDEO OUT] in
[IN/OUT REC]
[HDMI/CMPNT]
480i, 576i, 480p/480i,
576p/576i
[ALLSCAN MODE] in [DISPLAY SET]
ON
Recording/Dubbing
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
Whenever you connect the unit to an AC
outlet, the unit automatically starts
recording.
• TIMER switch is set to REC.
t When TIMER switch is set to REC, the unit starts recording whenever the
power is connected. Set TIMER switch to OFF.
Even though KEY INH switch is set to ON, • TIMER switch is set to REPEAT or REC.
the unit starts recording/playback by itself.
No picture is output via HDV/DV jack.
t TIMER switch setting has a higher priority than KEY INH switch setting. Set
TIMER switch to OFF.
• When [COMMANDER] in [OTHERS] menu is set to [WIRELESS], the unit
responds to signals from Remote Commander even though KEY INH switch is set
to ON.
t Set [COMMANDER] to [CONTROL S].
t Reconnect the i.LINK cable (not supplied).
• INPUT SELECT switch is set to a position other than HDV/DV.
t Set the switch to HDV/DV.
t Set [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu correctly.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
When you set AUDIO INPUT LEVEL
switch:
Confirm the level of the sound output from the player by referring to the player’s
instruction manual. According to that output level, set AUDIO INPUT LEVEL
• You do not know how to adjust the input switch on the rear panel of the unit so as to obtain an optimum level.
level.
If you are not clear about the player’s output level, try the following procedures.
1 Specify the output level by types of audio output connectors available on the
player.
• The recorded level is too low.
• The recorded sound is distorted.
• If the player is equipped with phono jacks: –10.
• If the player is equipped with XLR connectors: +4 or –2.
2 Set AUDIO INPUT switch on the front panel to AUTO and play back the tape
which you intend to use for playback. When the playback audio level is at its
maximum, if the audio levels meters exceed 0 dB, set AUDIO INPUT LEVEL
switch to the lower step (+4). Either, set AUDIO INPUT switch to MANU and
turn AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs to adjust the recording level. The
recorded sound at the portion where the meters exceed 0 dB will be distorted.
Audio dubbing cannot be done.
Audio dubbing is interrupted.
• You are trying to dub the sound onto an HDV or DV-formatted tape.
t Sounds can be dubbed only onto a DVCAM-formatted tape (recorded) in the
32 kHz audio mode (4-channel). If the unit detects the following, audio
dubbing will automatically abort, an alarm message will be superimposed on
LCD monitor and on an external monitor.
– A blank portion
– A section recorded in other than 32 kHz audio mode (4-channel)
– A portion recorded in other than DVCAM format
– A tape displayed as NS.
• You have tried to dub the sound onto channels 1/2.
t Only channels 3/4 can be used for dubbing. You cannot dub the sound onto
channels 1/2.
No sound or undesired sound is output
from HDMI OUT jack, AUDIO OUT jacks,
or PHONE jack.
• When the audio mode is set to 32 kHz (4-channel), you can select the audio
channel to output the sound using the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT selector on the
front panel. Check the setting of [AUDIO MONI] in [AUDIO SET] menu.
Cannot hearCH3 and CH4 audio.
t Set AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT switch to MIX or CH-3/4.
If an i.LINK cable is connected when you
edit the dubbing, the monitor does not
display any image.
t Use the correct setting for [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu in
accordance with the equipment to be connected.
The unit does not function as part of a
digital non-linear editing system.
The functions on the unit do not operate.
• The INPUT SELECT switch is set to a setting other than HDV/DV.
t Set it to HDV/DV.
• The editing controller or the editing software is not compatible with the unit.
t Refer to the instruction manuals of the controller or the software and consult
their manufacturers.
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Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display/Warning Indicators
The following alarm indicators may appear on LCD monitor or an external monitor. For further information about
each symptom and recovery method, see the relevant page indicated in the parentheses.
Message/Alarm Indicator
Cause/Corrective Action
C:ss:ss/E:ss:ss
(Self-diagnosis display)
If an error still recurs after you retry the corrective actions several times, contact
Sony Customer Service or your place of purchase.
C:21:ss
t Condensation has occurred. Remove the cassette and insert it again after
approximately 1 hour (page 91).
C:22:ss
t The video head is dirty. Use a cleaning cassette to clean the head (page 89).
C:31:ss/C:32:ss
t Symptoms other than the above are occurring. Insert a cassette again and
retry the operation. Do not take this action, however, if there is negligible
condensation in the unit (page 91).
t Unplug the power cord, plug it in again, and then retry the operation.
t Replace the tape.
% (Moisture condensation warning)*
t Remove the cassette, unplug the power cord, and leave the unit for
approximately 1 hour (page 91).
Q (Warning indicator pertaining to the
tape)
The icon blinks slowly.
• The remaining tape time is less than 5 minutes.
Z (Eject cassette warning)*
The icon blinks rapidly.
• Condensation has occurred (page 91).
• The self-diagnostics message is displayed (page 87).
* An alarm beep will be emitted when an alarm indicator or message is displayed (page 78).
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Warning indicators and messages
Alarm Messages
The following alarm messages will appear together with the alarm indicators. Take corrective action according to
the displayed message.
Item
Message
Cause/Corrective Action
% Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette.
t See page 91 for details.
Moisture
condensation
% Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.
Q Insert a cassette.
t See page 91 for details.
t See page 31.
Cassette/Tape
Z Reinsert the cassette.
• Check for damage on a tape or other
irregularities.
Q Z The tape is locked -check the tab.
Q The tape has reached the end.
t See page 30.
—
—
—
Cannot add audio. INPUT SELECT is set to HDV/DV
Not recorded in DVCAM mode. Cannot add audio.
Cannot add audio.
Audio dubbing
• You cannot add audio unless the recorded
audio format is 32 kHz (4-channel, 12 bit).
Make sure that [60i/50i SEL] in [OTHERS]
menu is set correctly..
Cannot add audio on the blank portion of a tape.
HDV recorded tape. Cannot add audio.
Cannot add audio. “HDV/DV SEL” is set to HDV.
Cannot record due to copyright protection.
Change to correct tape format.
—
—
—
—
Others
• This is an unsupported format and cannot be
played back.
No output image in “HDV/DV SEL”. Change format.
Stop playback or signal input, or change
[HDV/DV SEL] setting (page 67).
t See page 89.
x
Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette.
—
—
Unplug power cable.
Reinsert the cassette.
Invalid input signal.
The signal that has been input to the unit is
invalid. Check the input signal.
—
Power voltage error.
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Notes on Use
Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth
When the cabinet is very dirty, clean it with a soft dry
cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution
and finish it with a dry cloth.
Notes on the Videocassette
Recorder
Do not use the unit in a place subject to direct
sunlight or heat sources
If you do, its cabinet, mechanical parts, etc., may be
Do not put magnetic objects close to the unit
Magnetic fields may damage the recording.
damaged.
To prevent electromagnetic interference
caused by radio communication equipment
such as cellular phones, transceivers, etc.
The use of the radio communication equipment such as
cellular phones or transceivers near the unit may cause
a malfunction and can affect the audio/video signals.
Cellular phones or transceivers near the unit should be
switched off.
Do not place the unit in humid places
Do not place the unit in places where they may be
exposed to water-splash or to humidity. Do not place
water-filled containers or vases on the unit. Doing so
may cause the unit malfunction.
Do not use the unit in an extremely hot place
If the unit is left in a car parked with the windows
closed (especially in summer), its cabinet, mechanical
parts, etc., may be damaged or it may not work
correctly.
Do not use the unit in an area exposed to
radiation
A malfunction may occur.
If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location
Checking the video heads every 1000 hours
A VCR is a high-precision piece of equipment that
records and plays back the picture recorded on a
magnetic tape. In particular, the video heads and other
mechanical parts may become dirty or worn. To
maintain a clean picture, we recommend maintenance
every 1000 hours, even though the conditions of use
may differ depending on temperature, humidity, dust,
etc.
Moisture may condense inside the unit and cause
damage to the video heads and tape. If you use the unit
in a place subject to direct cold currents from an air
conditioner, moisture may also condense inside the
unit.
Do not place a heavy object on the unit
The cabinet, mechanical parts, etc., may be damaged,
or the unit may not work correctly.
About connecting other equipment
When you connect the unit to another equipment or a
computer using an i.LINK cable, confirm the direction
of the jack. If you forcibly insert the jack, the terminal
may be damaged or cause the unit to malfunction.
Do not handle the unit roughly
Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock to the unit.
To avoid damaging the cabinet’s finish
Plastic is often used for the surface finishing of the
unit. Do not spray a volatile solvent such as an
insecticide toward the cabinet or place rubber or vinyl
products on the cabinet for a long time. If you do, the
finish of the cabinet may be damaged or the coating
may come off.
Cleaning of the Video Heads
With clogged video heads, the unit cannot record
properly. Clean the video heads to prevent noise on the
recorded picture or audio. For cleaning, use the
supplied cleaning cassette.
Do not clean the cabinet with thinner or
benzine
The cabinet may be damaged or its coating may come
off. When you use a chemical-impregnated cloth, use it
according to its directions.
Before recording an important event
The unit cannot record properly with the clogged video
heads. To ensure normal recording and clear pictures
and sound, clean the video heads before recording an
important event.
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Notes on Use
Every 50 hours
– Using a damaged tape.
If you repeat the tape transport operation, the video
heads will become dirty and coated with fine dirt or
dust. Clean the heads every 50 hours.
– Using the unit for a long time.
– Using the unit where there is a lot of dirt, dust, or
sand.
– Leaving a tape in the unit for a long time.
After using a tape prone to clog the heads
After using such a tape causes the symptoms
illustrated below, clean the heads.
Cleaning cassettes are replaceable. After using the
supplied cleaning cassette for the specified number of
times, buy a cleaning cassette for replacement.
When the symptoms caused by clogged video
heads appear
Even if you clean the heads periodically, clogging of
the heads may occur anyway. Clean the heads when:
• mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.
• the playback picture freezes.
After prolonged use, the video heads may become
worn out. If optimum picture quality is not restored
even after you have cleaned the video heads with the
cleaning cassette, the video heads may have worn out.
In that case, you have to replace the video heads with
new ones. Please consult your Sony dealer.
• a part of the playback picture does not move.
• playback pictures do not appear.
• playback audio is interrupted.
• “x Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette.”
appears during recording.
Notes on the Video Cassettes
Note that using a tape such as those below can damage
the unit.
Image when the video head is dirty
With an HDV
Normal image
Playback
Playback image
image pauses disappears
A moldy
tape
A dirty
tape
A spliced
tape
With a DV/DVCAM
Playback image
disappears
A tape that
has been
dismantled
A slack
tape
A tape with
a peeling
label
To use the cleaning cassette
Clean the video head by playing the cleaning cassette
for ten seconds.
Using cassettes
* If the playback image continues to be stationary or
any of the symptoms on the above remain even after
cleaning with the cleaning cassette, there may be a
problem with the tape. Avoid using that tape.
For details, refer to your cleaning cassette’s instruction
manual.
• When using a cassette for the first time we
recommend that you run the tape for about five
seconds before recording.
• When using a cassette that has been stored for a long
time we recommend that you fast-forward and rewind
it for some time. This will correct any winding
irregularity in the cassette.
Note
• Do not repeatedly insert and remove a cassette
without running it. The tape may become slacked or
damaged.
Using the unit as below will make the video head dirty.
– Subjecting the unit to temperature change or high
humidity.
tCondensation occurs. See page 91.
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About Moisture Condensation
If the gold-plated terminals of a cassette become dirty,
or dirt accumulates on the terminals, the correct
remaining tape time may not be displayed.
Clean the terminal with a swab once every ten times
you eject a cassette.
If the unit or cassette is brought directly from a cold to
a warm location, moisture may condense inside or
outside the unit or tape. If you use the tape or video
heads in this condition, the tape may adhere to the
head drum, and the video heads or the tape may be
damaged, or a malfunction may occur.
When condensation occurs, the alarm messages
“% Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette” or
“% Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.” appears.
Moisture condensation is likely to occur under the
following conditions:
Terminal
When affixing a label to the cassette
Be sure to affix a label only on the correct location so
as not to cause malfunction of the unit.
• The unit or cassette is brought from the cold outdoors
to a warm indoor location.
• The unit or cassette is brought from the air-
conditioned indoors to the hot outdoors.
• The unit is used in a place subject to cold currents
from an air conditioner.
Storing cassettes
• After using the tape rewind it, put it in its case and
store vertically. (To prevent picture and sound
distortion.)
• Do not store tapes in the following places:
– Where the temperature gets high (in strong
sunshine, inside a car or near a heater)
– Where there is high humidity
When bringing the unit or cassette from a cold place to
a warm place or vice versa, put it in a plastic bag and
seal the bag tightly. After bringing it into the new
place, leave the bag on for more than one hour, and
remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has
reached the temperature surrounding it.
– In a strong magnetic field (near a TV or speakers)
Notes on LCD Screen
If moisture condensation occurred
Remove the cassette immediately. While the alarm
indicator is displayed, you cannot operate the unit
except to press EJECT button.
LCD screen is manufactured using high-precision
technology. The ratio of effective pixels is 99.99% or
more. However, there may be some tiny black points
and/or bright points (red, blue, green or white) that
constantly appear on LCD screen. These points do not
affect the recorded picture in any way.
Turn off the power until the condensation disappears
(approximately 1 hour). If the alarm message does not
appear when you turn on the unit, and if % or Z does
not blink when you insert a cassette and press the
video operation button, you can use the unit again.
If there is negligible condensation in the unit, this
condensation may not be detected. In that case, the
cassette may not be ejected for approximately 10
seconds. This is not a malfunction.
Do not place the unit with LCD screen pointing toward
the sun. Otherwise, the unit may be damaged.
To clean LCD screen
To remove dirt or to clean fingerprints from LCD
screen, use an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied). When
you use the LCD cleaning kit, do not pour the cleaning
liquid directly on LCD. Always soak the liquid in
cleaning paper and wipe LCD with this paper.
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Digital Hours Meter
Notes on the License
The digital hours meter keeps cumulative counts of the
total operation time, the head drum rotation time, the
tape running time and the number of unthreading
operations. These counts can be displayed on the
menu. Use them as guidelines for scheduling
maintenance.
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN
CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER
THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2
STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO
INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS
EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE
UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2
PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250
STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,
COLORADO 80206.
In general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary
periodic maintenance checks.
The digital hours meter has the following four display
modes and you can check them in [HOURS METER]
of [OTHERS] menu (page 78).
•OPERATION mode
The cumulative total hours of operating time is
displayed in 10-hour increments.
•DRUM RUN mode
The cumulative total hours of drum rotation with tape
threaded is displayed in 10-hour increments.
•TAPE RUN mode
The cumulative total hours of tape running time is
displayed in 10-hour increments.
•THREADING mode
The cumulative number of tape unthreading
operations is displayed in 10-operation increments.
About the Built-in Rechargeable
Battery
The unit is provided with a rechargeable battery that
retains the date/time and various settings regardless of
power-on and power-off. The rechargeable battery is
charged as long as the unit is operated. If the period of
operating the unit is short, the battery discharges
gradually and if it is not used at all for approximately 3
months, the battery will discharge completely. If that
case, charge the battery and then start using the unit. If
you do not need to record the date and time when the
rechargeable battery is not fully charged, you can use
the unit in this state.
Charging the rechargeable battery
Connect the unit to an AC output using the power cord
for about 24 hours. (The unit does not need to be
turned on.)
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Appendix
Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats
HDV format is an HD VCR format based on DV format of the globally widespread general consumer digital VCR
system. This format has the newly defined data recording specifications for HD signals compressed by MPEG2. It
applies the same cassette, tape speed, and track pitch as DV format.
The differences, compatibility, and restrictions in editing of HDV1080i, DVCAM, and DV formats are explained
below.
Main differences between HDV1080i, DVCAM, and DV Formats
(The unit and other equipment for professional use may be functionally extended. For details, see the notes below
the table.)
Specification
HDV1080i
DVCAM
DV (SP)
Track pitch
10 µm
15 µm
10 µm
Audio sampling frequency
16 bit: 48 kHz
12 bit: 32 kHz
16 bit: 48 kHz
12 bit: 32 kHz
16 bit: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 2)
Audio recording mode 1)
Time code
Lock mode
Lock mode
Unlock mode 3)
Drop frame mode
(60i only) 4)
NTSC: SMPTE time code
(DF/NDF, including user bits)
Drop frame mode
(NTSC only) 4)
No user bits 4)
PAL: EBU time code
(including user bits)
No user bits 4)
1) There are two modes for audio signals recording: Lock mode and Unlock mode. In Lock mode, the sampling frequencies of
audio and video are synchronized. In Unlock mode, adopted by the consumer DV format, the two sampling frequencies are
independent. Lock mode maintains high compatibility with higher formats and offers better digital processing and smooth
transition than Unlock mode when you edit audio.
2) The unit cannot record in DV format with 16 bit:32 kHz or 44.1 kHz.
3) The unit has been functionally extended with a function for switching between Lock mode and Unlock mode.
4) The unit has been functionally extended with a function to enable selecting DF/NDF and user bits setting for 60i with HDV
or DV (SP) format.
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Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats
Playback compatibility
The compatibility between playback tape format and player is summarized in the table below.
Player
HDV1080i format model
(The unit)
Playback
tape format
DVCAM format model
DV format model
DV
Playback is possible.
(Some equipment cannot
play a tape recorded in the
LP mode.)
Only playback of a tape
recorded in SP mode is
possible. Some equipment can possible. Some equipment can
play a tape recorded in LP
mode.
Only playback of a tape
recorded in SP mode is
play a tape recorded in LP
mode. (The unit can play back
a DV-formatted tape in SP
mode only.)
DVCAM
HDV
Playback may be possible on Playback is possible
some models.
Playback is possible
No playback is possible.
No playback is possible.
Playback is possible*
* The unit can play back for HDV720/30p format, but you cannot output the video signals from HDV/DV jack.
The unit cannot play back other than HDV1080/60i, HDV1080/50i, such as HDV1080/30F, HDV1080/25F, HDV1080/
24F, HDV720/25p, and HDV720/24p format. The unit cannot input/output, record, or play back extended HDV signals.
On the unit, you cannot input/output 4-channel audio signals, record or playback in HDV extension.
Cassette compatibility
A DV format cassette tape can be used for HDV. The recording bit rate and recording track pitch on a tape of the
HDV1080i system used for HVR-M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P are about 25 Mbps and 10 µm, respectively. The
specifications are the same as that of home use DV (SP) tapes. The recording time on an HDV tape is also the
same as that of DV (SP).
The track pitch of DVCAM is 15 µm, which is 1.5 times of HDV/DV (SP). Therefore, the recording time using
DVCAM recording on a same tape will be two-thirds of the time available when HDV/DV (SP) recording is used.
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Dubbing with S VIDEO or VIDEO jacks
When you use the unit as a recorder to perform dubbing between the unit and another equipment using S VIDEO
jack and VIDEO jack, the format to be used for recording is set in accordance with [ REC MODE] setting in
[IN/OUT REC] menu.
For details, see the following table.
Playback and editing of a tape may be restricted for some dubbing methods. Read Chapter 4 “Dubbing to another
equipment using i.LINK jack, Duplication, Audio Dubbing, and Connecting with a Computer” before dubbing a
tape.
Some editing software can correctly edit even a tape created in [LOCK MODE]. In that case, select [LOCK
MODE] if required.
Recording tapes used when the unit serves as a recorder
Menu item
Recording tape format (AUDIO MODE)
DVCAM (LOCK MODE)
Input signal format
AUDIO LOCK
—
REC MODE
DVCAM
DV SP
NTSC or PAL
LOCK MODE
UNLOCK MODE
DV (LOCK MODE)
DV (UNLOCK MODE)
—: Setting independent
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Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats
Dubbing with HDV/DV jack
When you perform dubbing between the unit and digital video equipment connected with the i.LINK cable using
the unit as a player, HDV/DV jack output format is determined in accordance with the playback tape format and
menu setting of the unit.
If you use the unit as a recorder, the format of a tape used for recording is determined in accordance with HDV/
DV jack input format and menu setting of the unit. For details, check the following table on page 97.
Playback and editing using this tape may be limited for some dubbing methods. Before dubbing, read Chapter 4
“Dubbing to another equipment using i.LINK jack, Duplication, Audio Dubbing, and Connecting with a
Computer.”
i.LINK output when the unit is used as a player
Menu item
Playback tape
format
i.LINK SET
HDVtDV CONV
HDV/DV SEL
i.LINK output format (AUDIO MODE)
OFF
DVCAM
DV (SP)
OFF
DVCAM
DV (SP)
—
HDV (LOCK MODE)
HDV
AUTO
DVCAM (LOCK MODE)
DV (UNLOCK MODE)
HDV (LOCK MODE)
HDV
DVCAM (LOCK MODE)
DV (UNLOCK MODE)
No output
DV
—
DVCAM (Complies with playback tape)
No output
DVCAM
DV
AUTO
HDV
DV
—
—
DVCAM (Complies with playback tape)
DV (Complies with playback tape)
No output
—
AUTO
HDV
DV
—
—
DV (Complies with playback tape)
Notes
• When you play back a tape employed with a copy-protection signal on the unit, recording is prevented to record
images from the unit to other equipment.
• You cannot up convert DVCAM(DV) format to HDV format on the unit.
• During playback in HDV, if [DV SP] is selected from [HDVtDV CONV] in [i.LINK SET], AUDIO MODE is
fixed to UNLOCK MODE.
• When you play back a tape in DVCAM or DV format, the unit cannot convert between DVCAM and DV format,
or switch between LOCK MODE and UNLOCK MODE.
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Recording tape when the unit is used as a recorder
Menu item
i.LINK input format
Recording tape format (AUDIO MODE) 3)
HDV/DV SEL
REC MODE 1)
HDV
AUTO
HDV
DV
—
—
—
HDV (LOCK MODE)
HDV (LOCK MODE)
No recording
DVCAM
AUTO
DVCAM
DV SP
—
DVCAM (Complies with input signals)
DV (Complies with input signals)
No recording
HDV
DV
DVCAM
DV SP
DVCAM
DV SP
—
DVCAM (Complies with input signals)
DV (Complies with input signals)
DVCAM 2) (Complies with input signals)
DV (Complies with input signals)
No recording
DV
AUTO
HDV
DV
DVCAM
DV SP
DVCAM 2) (Complies with input signals)
DV (Complies with input signals)
1) When the unit is used as a recorder, the recording format is determined by [ REC MODE] setting on [IN/OUT REC]
menu if the input signal format is DVCAM or DV.
2) If you duplicate a tape when the unit is set to DVCAM to be used as a recorder, the time code format of the duplicated tape
will be partially different from the time code format specified as DVCAM (note, however, that this does not affect editing
accuracy in special cases).
3) The unit cannot switch between LOCK MODE and UNLOCK MODE. AUDIO MODE complies with input signals.
Notes
• On the unit, HDV signals input from i.LINK cannot be down converted to DVCAM(DV) for recording.
• If you use the tapes described in 2) above for editing, you may encounter function limitations regardless of the
player and recorder formats.
• Some DV video equipment may playback a DVCAM-formatted tape, however the contents cannot be guaranteed.
Therefore, even if you use a proper DVCAM-formatted tape for playback, the unit may dub and create a
DVCAM-formatted tape. The time code will be partially different from the time code format specified as
DVCAM on other DV video equipment.
• You cannot use the unit to record video and audio recorded with copyright protection signals. If you try to record
such a video or audio, the message “Cannot record due to copyright protection.” appears on LCD monitor.
Pictures output from COMPONENT OUT jacks are switched to either 480i or 576i automatically, regardless of
the menu you have set on the unit.
Limitations on editing
During editing, you will encounter limitations according to the format differences on a tape dubbed or edited using
HDV/DV jack.
For details, refer to Chapter 4 “Dubbing to another equipment using i.LINK jack, Duplication, Audio Dubbing,
and Connecting with a Computer.”
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About i.LINK
*What is Mbps?
The HDV/DV jack provided on the unit is an
i.LINK-compliant jack. This section describes the
i.LINK standard and its features.
Mbps stands for “megabits per second,” or the volume of
data that can be sent or received in 1 second. For
example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100
megabits of data can be sent in 1 second.
What is i.LINK?
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for sending and
receiving digital video, digital audio, and other data
between the unit and other equipment equipped with
an i.LINK terminal. You can also control other
equipment using i.LINK.
i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected using
an i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations
and data exchange with various digital AV equipment.
When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are
connected to the unit, operations and data exchange are
possible with equipment directly connected to the unit
and also with equipment connected to the unit via
other equipment.
To use i.LINK functions of the unit
For details on how to perform dubbing when the unit is
connected to other video equipment that has an i.LINK
jack, see page 44, 54.
The unit can also be connected to other i.LINK-
compatible equipment made by Sony (i.e., a VAIO
series computer) as well as video equipment.
The unit may not be able operate with some i.LINK
video equipment such as digital televisions, DVD
recorders/players, and MICROMV recorders/players
even if they are equipped with i.LINK jack. Before
connecting to another equipment, confirm whether this
equipment is HDV/DVCAM (DV) compatible.
For details on precautions on connections and whether
or not software applications compatible with the unit
are available, refer to the operating instructions of the
equipment to be connected.
Note, however, that the method of operation may vary
depending on the characteristics and specifications of
the equipment to be connected. Also, there are cases
where operations and data exchange may not be
possible even if the connection is made.
Notes
Notes
• When you connect with the i.LINK cable to a
computer and the unit, check the direction of the jack.
If you forcibly insert the jack, the terminal may be
damaged or cause the unit to malfunction.Align v
mark of the i.LINK cable with V mark on the unit
and insert the i.LINK cable.
• Be sure to connect the i.LINK cable to a computer
first and then connect it to the unit. If you connect the
i.LINK cable to the unit first, it may cause the unit to
malfunction because of static electricity.
• When you connect the unit to equipment equipped
with a 6-pin type i.LINK jack, connect the cable to
the 6-pin type i.LINK jack first.
• When you connect the unit to equipment equipped
with a 6-pin type i.LINK jack using the i.LINK cable,
power off the equipment and remove the power cord
from the AC outlet before connecting (or
• Normally, only one device can be connected to the
unit using i.LINK cable. When you connect the unit
to HDV/DVCAM (DV)-compliant equipment that
allows multiple connections, refer to the operating
instructions of the equipment to be connected.
• i.LINK is an easy-to-remember term for the IEEE
1394 proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved
by many corporations in Japan and overseas.
• IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized
by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers.
About the i.LINK baud rate
The maximum baud rate of i.LINK varies depending
on the equipment. There are three types.
S100 (Approximately 100 Mbps*)
S200 (Approximately 200 Mbps)
S400 (Approximately 400 Mbps)
disconnecting) the i.LINK cable. If the i.LINK cable
is connected (or disconnected) while the equipment
power cord is connected to the AC outlet, a high-
voltage current (8 to 40 V) output from the i.LINK
jack of the equipment flows into the unit and damage
it.
The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the
operating instructions of individual equipment. It may
be indicated near the i.LINK interface on some
equipment.
The baud rate may vary from the indicated value when
the unit is connected to equipment with a different
maximum baud rate.
About required i.LINK cable
Use a Sony i.LINK cable.
i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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Specifications
OUT
Pin jack
System
Video/Audio recording/playing head system
Rotating dual-head helical scan
Audio recording format (HDV)
MPEG-1 Audio Layer2
Impedance: Maximum 1 kΩ
(kilo ohms)
Output level: 47 kΩ (kilo ohms)
loading, unbalanced
–10 dBu (= full bit –20 dB)
60i system
16-bit 48 kHz (stereo)
Transfer rate 384 kbps
–10 dBu (= full bit –18 dB)
50i system
Stereo minijack (ø 3.5),
8 Ω (ohms) loading
Audio recording format (DVCAM (DV))
12-bit Fs32K (Channel 1/2,
Channel 3/4)
PHONES
16-bit Fs48K (Channel 1/2)
Video signal
1080/60i, NTSC color,
EIA standard system
1080/50i, PAL color,
CCIR standard system
VIDEO jacks
IN/OUT
BNC type, unbalanced
1.0 Vp-p
(75 Ω (ohms), sync negative)
Sync signal:
Usable cassettes Standard DVCAM cassettes with
mark
0.286 Vp-p (60i/NTSC)
0.3 Vp-p (50i/PAL)
Burst signal:
Mini DVCAM cassettes with
mark
Tape speed (HDV)
0.286 Vp-p (60i/NTSC)
0.3 Vp-p (50i/PAL)
Approx. 18.812 mm/s
Tape speed (DVCAM)
Approx. 28.218 mm/s
Tape speed (DV) SP: Approx. 18.812 mm/s
Recording/playback time (HDV)
Approx. 276 min
(using PHDV-276DM)
Approx. 63 min
(using PHDVM-63DM)
Recording/playback time (DVCAM)
Approx. 184 min
(using PHDV-276DM)
Approx. 41 min
(using PHDVM-63DM)
Recording/playback time (DV SP)
Approx. 276 min
S VIDEO jacks
IN/OUT
Mini DIN 4-pin, unbalanced
Luminance signal:
1.0 Vp-p
(75 Ω (ohms), sync negative)
Sync signal:
0.286 Vp-p (60i/NTSC)
0.3 Vp-p (50i/PAL)
Chrominance signal:
0.286 Vp-p (60i/NTSC)
(burst, 75 Ω (ohms))
0.3 Vp-p (50i/PAL)
(burst, 75 Ω (ohms))
(using PHDV-276DM)
Approx. 63 min
(using PHDVM-63DM)
HDMI OUT jack
Video
Type A (19 pin)
480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 1080i,
720p
AUDIO jacks
IN
Audio
2 channel liner
PCM 48 kHz/16 bits
Pin jack: –10/–2/+4 dBu
Impedance: Minimum 47 kΩ
(kilo ohms), unbalanced
Maximum input level:
–10: +18 dBu (approx. 6 Vrms)
–2: +24 dBu (approx. 12.5 Vrms)
+4: +30 dBu (approx. 25 Vrms)
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General
Peak inrush current
COMPONENT OUT jacks
OUT BNC type
Hot switching inrush current,
measured in accordance with
European standard
Output at 480i NTSC
With [BETACAM] selected in [IN/OUT REC]
menu
Y: 1.0 Vp-p
EN55103-1: 13.0 A
(230 V)
Power requirements
(with 0.286 Vp-p sync negative,
output impedance 75 Ω (ohms),
unbalanced)
HVR-M25U
Pb/Cb/B-Y, Pr/Cr/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p
(output impedance 75 Ω (ohms),
unbalanced)
(75% color bars with 7.5 IRE
setup)
AC120 V, 60 Hz
HVR-M25N
AC100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
HVR-M25E
AC220-240 V, 50 Hz
HVR-M25P
AC100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
With [SMPTE] selected in [IN/OUT REC] menu
Y: 1.0 Vp-p
(with 0.3 Vp-p sync negative,
output impedance 75 Ω (ohms),
unbalanced)
Power consumption (during play back)
12 W
Operating temperature
Pb/Cb/B-Y, Pr/Cr/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p
(output impedance 75 Ω (ohms),
unbalanced)
5 ˚C to 40 ˚C (41 ˚F to 104 ˚F)
Storage temperature
–20 ˚C to +60 ˚C
(–4 ˚F to +140 ˚F)
(100% color bars with no setup)
Output with other settings
Y: 1.0 Vp-p
(output impedance 75 Ω (ohms),
unbalanced)
Pb/Cb/B-Y, Pr/Cr/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p
(output impedance 75 Ω (ohms),
unbalanced)
(100% color bars with no setup)
480i/480p:
Y: with 0.3 Vp-p sync negative
1080i/720p:
Y/Pb/Pr: with 0.6 Vp-p 3-level
sync
HDV/DV jack
i.LINK (IEEE1394,
4-pin connector S100)
Remote control
LANC
Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5)
CONTROL S IN Stereo minijack (ø 3.5)
LCD screen
Picture
Total dot number 211 200 dots
960 (Horizontal) × 220 (Vertical)
6.8 cm (2.7 type)
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Dimensions
Approx. 212 × 98 × 390.3 mm
(8 3/8 × 3 7/8 × 15 3/8 inches)
(w/h/d, including projecting parts
and controls)
212 (8 3/8)
175 (7)
Unit: mm (inches)
Mass
Supplied accessories
Remote Commander (1)
Approx. 4.3 kg (9 lb. 7 5/8 oz.)
Power cord (1)
Size AA batteries (2)
Cleaning cassette (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Index
A
L
Alarm message ...................................... 88
Audio dubbing ....................................... 60
Audio mode ........................................... 27
LANC jack ............................................ 21
LCD monitor ......................................... 13
Lock mode ............................................. 93
C
M
Menu ...................................................... 66
Menu screen .......................................... 25
Mini DV cassette ................................... 30
Moisture condensation .......................... 91
Camera data ........................................... 36
Cassette .................................................. 30
Cassette memory ................................... 30
Cleaning cassette ................................... 89
Clock ..................................................... 78
N
D
Non Drop Frame .................................... 93
Data code ............................................... 36
Data display screen ................................ 25
Date search ............................................ 38
Drop Frame............................................ 93
DV cassette ............................................ 30
DV format.............................................. 93
DVCAM cassette ................................... 30
DVCAM format .................................... 94
P
Playback
at various speeds ............................. 37
frame by frame ................................ 37
R
Recording .............................................. 43
Remaining tape time .............................. 26
Remote Commander .............................. 23
E
EE mode ................................................ 13
S
F
Search .................................................... 38
Self-diagnosis ........................................ 87
FS32K .................................................... 46
FS48K .................................................... 46
T
H
Time code .............................................. 49
Troubleshooting..................................... 80
HDMI OUT jack ................................... 20
HDV/DV jack ............................ 21, 44, 54
HDV cassette ......................................... 30
HDV format ........................................... 93
U
Unlock mode ......................................... 93
Usable cassette ...................................... 30
User bits ................................................. 49
I
i.LINK ................................................... 98
Index ...................................................... 47
Index search ........................................... 38
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Submenu Index
V
H
Numerics
VIDEO OUT ......................................... 68
480i LEVEL .......................................... 71
60i/50i SEL............................................ 79
HDV/DV IN TC .................................... 76
HDV/DV SEL ....................................... 67
HOURS METER ................................... 78
A
I
AC ON MODE ...................................... 78
ALLSCAN MODE ................................ 72
ASSIGN BTN........................................ 77
AUDIO LOCK ...................................... 73
AUDIO MODE ..................................... 73
AUDIO MONI ...................................... 73
AUTO INDEX ...................................... 74
AUTO STANDBY ................................ 78
i.LINK SET ........................................... 69
INITIALIZE .......................................... 79
L
LANGUAGE ......................................... 77
LCD BLACK ........................................ 73
LCD BRIGHT ....................................... 72
LCD COLOR ......................................... 72
LETTER SIZE ....................................... 72
B
BARS TYPE.......................................... 70
BEEP ..................................................... 78
M
MARKER BURN .................................. 72
C
CLOCK SET ......................................... 78
COLOR BAR ........................................ 70
COMMANDER..................................... 77
CROP ADJUST ..................................... 69
CROP MARKER .................................. 69
COUNTER SET .................................... 71
CUSTOM REPEAT .............................. 74
P
PB CNR ................................................. 78
PB YNR ................................................. 78
R
REC MODE .......................................... 67
REMAINING ........................................ 72
D
S
DATA CODE ........................................ 72
DATE DISPLAY .................................. 72
DUPLICATE PLUS .............................. 74
DV BARS .............................................. 70
STILL PICT .......................................... 74
STILL TIME ......................................... 75
T
E
TC FORMAT ........................................ 76
TC MAKE ............................................. 76
TC PRESET .......................................... 75
TC RUN ................................................ 76
TIME DISPLAY ................................... 72
EE/PB SEL ............................................ 71
F
FF/REW SPEED ................................... 74
FROM REC P ........................................ 75
FROM STILL ........................................ 75
U
UB PRESET .......................................... 75
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