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3-869-571-12 (1)
Digital
Videocassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions
for the DSR-series Digital Video Cassette Recorder or Player
(English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions).
For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 11.
DSR-1800A/1800AP
© 2005 Sony Corporation
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Owner’s Record WARNING The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer expose the unit to rain or moisture. to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified Model No. Serial No. personnel only. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. Im
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WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1- USA ONLY. 7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may require The Authorized Representative for EMC and product the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or to qualified service
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Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 AVERTISSEMENT Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon. Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet concernant le service ou la garantie, veuillez consulter les appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. adresses indiquées dans les documents de service ou de
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Für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen: ATTENZIONE E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMV- Per ridurre il rischio di incendi o scosse Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio). elettriche, non esporre questo apparato alla pioggia o all’umidità. Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Per evitare scosse elettriche, non aprire Der autorisierte R
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Il fabbricante di questo prodotto è la Sony Corporation, 1- Para los clientes de Europa (DSR-1800AP sólo) 7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Giappone. Este producto con marcado CE cumple con las directivas La rappresentanza autorizzata per EMC e la sicurezza dei de compatibilidad electromagnética y baja tensión de la prodotti è la Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Comisión Europea. Strasse 61, 70327 Stoccarda, Germania. Per qualsiasi El cumplimiento de estas directivas implica la questione riguard
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features................................................................................. 9 DVCAM Format ....................................................................... 9 A Wealth of Interfaces ............................................................ 10 Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing..................................... 10 Other Features ......................................................................... 10 Optional Accessories....
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Chapter 4 Menu Settings Menu Organization ............................................................. 59 Menu Contents.................................................................... 62 Setup Menu ............................................................................. 62 Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu............... 75 Changing Menu Settings ...................................................76 Buttons Used to Change Settings............................................ 76
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Overview Chapter 1 Because the recording is digital, multi-generation dubbing can be performed with virtually no deterioration of quality. Features Wide track pitch 1 The DSR-1800A/1800AP is a / -inch digital video 4 The recording track pitch is 15 µm, fully 50 percent wider cassette recorder using the DVCAM digital recording than the 10-µm track pitch of the DV format. Thanks to this format. It achieves stable, superb picture quality by feature, the DVCAM format sufficiently meets the d
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Chapter 1 Overview Support for three cassette sizes Remote control There are two sizes of DVCAM cassette: standard and The unit can be operated by remote control from an editing mini. You can use either size with this unit. control unit that supports the RS-422A interface or from an The unit also accepts L and M sizes of DVCPRO cassette. optional SIRCS*-compatible remote control unit such as When a cassette is inserted, the reel mechanism of the the DSRM-10. unit automatically adjusts to
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Chapter 1 Overview Superimposition function Time code values, operation mode indications, error Using the CD-ROM messages, and other text data can be superimposed and Manual output in analog composite video signals. Easy maintenance functions The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions Self-diagnostic/alarm function: This function for the DSR-series Digital Video Cassette Recorder or automatically detects setup and connection errors, Player (English, Japanese, French, German, It
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Chapter 1 Overview Note If you lose the CD-ROM disc or become unable to read its content, for example because of a hardware failure, you can do one of the following. You can purchase a new CD-ROM disc to replace one that has been lost or damaged. Contact your Sony service representative. You can purchase printed versions of the Operating Instructions (English version). Contact your Sony service representative. When ordering, be sure to specify the part number of the manual you want.
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Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of Parts Front Panel a POWER switch b Audio level meters A Input selection/audio mode display section (see page 14) c Cassette compartment POWER dB OVER dB dB OVER dB dB OVER dB dB OVER dB 0 0 0 0 INPUT i.LINK 0 0 0 0 VIDEO COMPOSITE Y-R,B S VIDEO SDI SG -12 1 -12 1 -12 1 -12 1 -20 0 -20 0 -20 0 -20 0 CH11/2 ANALOG AES/EBU SDI SG -1 -1 -1 -1 AUDIO -30 -30 -30 -30 ANALOG AES/EBU SDI SG -40 -40 -40 -40 CH23/4 -2 -2 -2 -2 -60 -60 -60 -60 PB FS 48k44
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Chapter 1 Overview e HEADPHONES connector (stereo phone jack) g AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs Connect stereo headphones for headphone monitoring When recording, you can use these knobs to set audio input during recording or playback. levels for CH-1 (channel 1), CH-2, CH-3 and CH-4, The audio signal you want to monitor can be selected with respectively. the MONITOR SELECT switches on the menu control You can make these knobs inoperative with the REC panel. LEVEL menu item (see page 70). f
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Chapter 1 Overview B Menu control panel The menu control panel is located on the inside of the door at the lower front of the unit. Pull the top of the door to open it. a MONITOR SELECT switches b INPUT SELECT section c MENU button d COUNTER SEL button e RESET (NO) button MIX A B f SET (YES) button MARK g buttons h TC PRESET button i SC PHASE control j SYNC PHASE control a MONITOR SELECT switches Switch setting Selected channel and output Use these switches to select the channels for audio
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Chapter 1 Overview b INPUT SELECT section c MENU button Press this button to display the menu on the monitor screen VIDEO IN button and the time counter display. Press it again to return from Each press of this button cycles through the following the menu display to the usual display. input video signal selection options. Composite video signal input to the VIDEO IN On how to use the menu, see Chapter 4 “Menu Settings.” connectors (see page 59) Component video signals input to the COMPO
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Chapter 1 Overview j SYNC (synchronization) PHASE control the reference video signal. Use a cross-point (Phillips) Turn this control to accurately adjust the synchronization screwdriver to turn it. phase of the output video signal of the unit with respect to C Tape transport control section a EJECT button b REW button c REC button f STOP button e F FWD button d PLAY button a EJECT button f STOP button When you press this button, it lights and the cassette is Press this button to stop the cur
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Chapter 1 Overview D Display section a Recording/playback format indicators b ClipLink indicator c VITC indicator d Time data type indicators e Time counter display i CHANNEL CONDITION indicators h SERVO indicator g Cassette memory indicator f REC INHIBIT indicator j REPEAT indicator k Tape end alarm indicator l SHUTTLE/JOG indicators m NOT EDITABLE indicator a Recording/playback format indicators Note DVCAM: This lights when a tape recorded in DVCAM A tape recorded in LP mode cannot be playe
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Chapter 1 Overview d Time data type indicators the search dial is turned clockwise causing playback to One of the three indicators (COUNTER, U-BIT, and TC) take place in the forward direction, the G indicator lights. lights to indicate the type of time data currently shown in When the search dial is turned counterclockwise causing the time counter display. playback to take place in the reverse direction, the g COUNTER: Count value of the time counter indicator lights. When the tape is stop
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Chapter 1 Overview SHUTTLE indicator in the display section lights, and When reverting to local mode to use the buttons in the tape when playing back in jog mode, the JOG indicator lights. transport control section, press this button again, turning it 1 You can carry out noiseless playback in the range of ± / off. 2 times normal speed. b 9PIN button Playback modes using the search dial When carrying out remote control between this unit and the unit connected to the REMOTE connector, press
