3-619-326-12 (1)

Digital
Videocassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

DSR-1500A/1500AP
© 2002 Sony Corporation
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expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR
USA ONLY.
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may require
personnel only. the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. to qualified service personnel.

For customers in the USA (DSR-1500A only)

CAUTION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
splashing and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases,
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
shall be placed on the apparatus.
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
the unit itself has been turned off.
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
IMPORTANT of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
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required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not

expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.

The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual

must be used with this equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part
15 of FCC Rules.

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 Caution
Important Safety Instructions Television programs, films, video tapes and other
materials may be copyrighted.
• Read these instructions.
Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary
• Keep these instructions.
to the provisions of the copyright laws.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water. For customers in Europe (DSR-1500AP only)
• Clean only with dry cloth. This product with the CE marking complies with both the
• Do not block any ventilation openings. EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the
instructions. European Community.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, Compliance with these directives implies conformity to
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including the following European standards:
amplifiers) that produce heat. • EN60065: Product Safety
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or • EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades • EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug This product is intended for use in the following
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide Electromagnetic Environment(s):
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
the provided plug dose not fit into your outlet, consult an (urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment,
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. ex. TV studio).
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus. Voor de Klanten in Nederland
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the • Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet
manufacturer. vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table apparaat.
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the • Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch
apparatus. vervangen moet worden.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when • Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein
unused for long periods of time. chemisch afval (KCA).
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. • Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been voor recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug verwerkt worden.
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

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 Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Features................................................................................. 6
DVCAM Format ....................................................................... 6
Variety of Interfaces.................................................................. 7
Compact Size ............................................................................ 7
Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing....................................... 7
Other Features ........................................................................... 8
Optional Accessories................................................................. 8
Location and Function of Parts........................................... 9
Front Panel ................................................................................ 9
Rear Panel ............................................................................... 19

Chapter 2 Recording and Playback

Usable Cassettes................................................................ 23
Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes ............................................. 25
Recording............................................................................ 27
Settings for Recording ............................................................ 28
Recording Procedure............................................................... 30
Playback .............................................................................. 34
Settings for Playback .............................................................. 34
Playback Procedure................................................................. 35
Repeat Playback—Automatic Cyclical Playback ................... 37
Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback........................... 37
Cuing Up to Any Desired Position Set as Point A or B.......... 43

Chapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation

Setting the Time Data......................................................... 44
Displaying Time Data and Operation Mode Indications ........ 44
Using the Internal Time Code Generator................................ 46
Synchronizing Internal and External Time Codes .................. 47
Rerecording the Time Code—TC Insert Function.................. 48
High-Speed and Low-Speed Search—Quickly and
Accurately Determining Editing Points ..................... 51
Search Operations via External Equipment ............................ 51
Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV Format............. 52

Chapter 4 Menu Settings

Menu Organization ............................................................. 56
Menu Contents.................................................................... 59
Setup Menu ............................................................................. 59

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 Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu............... 72
Changing Menu Settings ................................................... 73
Buttons Used to Change Settings............................................ 73
Changing the Settings of Basic Items ..................................... 73
Displaying Enhanced Items .................................................... 75
Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items .............................. 75
Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Default Settings... 76
Displaying Supplementary Status Information................ 77

Chapter 5 Connections and Settings

Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing System .... 79
Connections for a Cut Editing System ............................. 81
Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System ................... 83
Connections for SDTI (QSDI) Dubbing ............................. 90
Connections for Analog Recording .................................. 91
Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases ..................... 93

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Maintenance........................................................................ 95
Condensation........................................................................... 95
Regular Checks ....................................................................... 95
Head Cleaning......................................................................... 97
Troubleshooting ................................................................. 98
Error Messages...................................................................... 100
Alarm Messages .................................................................... 100

Appendixes
Precautions ....................................................................... 103
Specifications ................................................................... 104
Glossary ............................................................................ 107
Index .................................................................................. 109

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 Overview Chapter 1
High picture quality and high stability
Features Video signals are separated into color difference signals
and luminance signals, which are encoded and compressed
to one-fifth size before being recorded to ensure stable and
The DSR-1500A/1500AP is a 1/4-inch digital superb picture quality.
videocassette recorder using the DVCAM™ digital Because the recording is digital, multi-generation dubbing
recording format. can be performed with virtually no deterioration of quality.
The unit is equipped with an i.LINK/DV* interface as
standard, so that it can be used as a low-cost, compact Wide track
feeder, player or viewer in a non-linear editing system**
without requiring any optional boards. When using the unit The recording track width is 15 µm, 50% wider than the 10
as an editor, the optional boards available for the unit allow µm of the DV format. This ensures adequate reliability for
you to select required input signal formats. professional use.
The unit is playback-compatible with tapes recorded in DV
format (excluding tapes recorded in LP mode) as well as High-quality PCM digital audio
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format. Playing back such tapes on
PCM recording makes for a wide dynamic range and a
the unit does not require any adapter.
high signal-to-noise ratio, thereby enhancing sound
These and other features of the unit make it suitable for use
quality.
under diversified conditions. It can be used, for example,
There are two recording modes: 2-channel mode (48-kHz
for desk-top editing or for such applications as electronic
sampling and 16-bit quantization), which offers sound
news gathering (ENG) and non-linear editing aboard
quality equivalent to the DAT (Digital Audio Tape)
outside broadcast vans, at production houses or at
format, or 4-channel mode (32-kHz sampling and 12-bit
broadcasting stations.
quantization).
* i.LINK and are trademarks and indicate that this product is in agreement
with IEEE1394-1995 specifications and their revisions. Superior playback compatibility with DV
** Non-linear editing: This is an editing method that uses video and audio
signals digitally encoded and recorded on a hard disk as digital data. When and DVCPRO (25 Mbps) formats
compared with conventional (linear) editing methods, non-linear editing
offers vastly improved efficiency in editing operations, for example, by Tapes recorded in DV format (excluding the tapes
eliminating tape transport time. recorded in LP mode) as well as DVCPRO (25 Mbps)
format can be played back on this unit without requiring a
The following are the principal features of the unit. cassette adapter. You can use the recordings on such tapes
as source material for editing, applying such functions as
the jog audio and digital slow-motion playback as
DVCAM Format required. Using the material, editing can be carried out to
DVCAM is a professional 1/4-inch digital recording format single-frame precision.
developed by Sony from the consumer DV component The unit can also be used for recording in DV format (in
digital format. SP mode only).

6 Features
Note selected with front panel buttons for input and menu
When playing back a tape recorded in DVCPRO (25 items for output.
Mbps) format, the outputs in SDTI format of this unit are • Analog audio: The unit has two audio channels. When
muted. Furthermore, it is not possible to playback the cue- in 4-channel mode, you can input two channels of audio
audio track of the tape. either as channels 1 and 2 or as channels 3 and 4. The two
audio channels can be output also either as channels 1
and 2 or as channels 3 and 4.
Support for three cassette sizes The analog output interfaces are provided as standard so
There are two sizes of DVCAM cassette: standard and that the unit can readily be used as a viewer, for example,
mini. You can use either size with this unit.

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at broadcasting stations and aboard outside broadcast vans
The unit also accepts L and M sizes of DVCPRO cassette. without requiring any optional boards.
• When a cassette is inserted, the reel mechanism of the Inputting analog video and audio signals requires the
unit automatically adjusts to the size of the inserted optional DSBK-1505 Analog Input Board.
cassette.
• The capacity of a standard cassette is 184 minutes of
recording/playback, and that of a mini cassette is 40 Compact Size
minutes. When DV (SP) format is used, these recording/
playback times are extended to 276 minutes and 60 The compact size of the unit makes the unit suitable for use
minutes, respectively. as a desk-top editor or feeder machine for non-linear
editing or as a viewer compatible with a full range of
digital and analog signal formats aboard an outside
Variety of Interfaces broadcast van.

Digital interfaces Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing

The following optional digital interfaces can be used with
the unit. Digital slow motion playback
• i.LINK (DV): The unit’s i.LINK/DV IN/OUT
connector can input and output digital video and audio Using the frame memory function, noiseless slow motion
signals in DV format. playback is possible at any speed in the range ±0.5 times*
• SDTI (QSDI)* (optional DSBK-1501 Digital Input/ normal speed.
Output Board): When the unit is fitted with the optional * The positive direction refers to forward movement of the tape, and the
DSBK-1501 board, SDTI (QSDI)-format video, audio negative direction to reverse movement.
and time code signals can be transferred between the unit
and the Sony EditStation at normal speed. When this unit
Digital jog sound function
is connected to another DVCAM VCR, it is possible to
copy compressed signals between the two VCRs. When searching at speeds in the range ±0.5 times normal
(You cannot use the SDTI (QSDI) and SDI (see next speed, the digital jog sound function is enabled. The audio
paragraph) interfaces at the same time. You can select signal is saved in temporary memory, and replayed
either of the two using front panel buttons for input or according to the search speed. This allows searching on the
with a menu item for output.) sound track.
• SDI (serial digital interface)/AES/EBU (optional
DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board): When the Remote control
unit is fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 board, it can
input and output D1 (component) format digital video The unit can be operated by remote control from an editing
and audio signals and also AES/EBU-format digital control unit that supports the RS-422A interface or an
audio signals. optional SIRCS*-compatible remote control unit such as
the DSRM-10.
* SDTI is the name of a standard interface established as SMPTE 305M.
QSDI is a type of SDTI. This unit uses SDTI to transmit DV data, and the * SIRCS (Sony Integrated Remote Control System): A command protocol
input/output connectors are labeled “SDTI (QSDI).” to remote control Sony professional videocassette recorders/players.

Analog interfaces High-speed search function

The unit can also use the following analog interfaces. You can carry out color picture searches during fast
• Analog video: These interfaces include a component forward and rewind at speeds up to 85 times normal speed.
interface, composite interface, and S-video interface. When remote-controlling this unit in shuttle mode from an
The same BNC type input and output connectors are editing control unit or a remote control unit, you can search
used to input and output signals in different formats at any speed in the range 0 (still) to 60 times normal speed

Features 7
 in both directions. You can also search frame-by-frame in The video test signal generator can produce either a color
jog mode. bar signal or a black burst signal. The audio test signal
At search speeds up to 10 times normal speed in both generator can generate either a silent signal or a 1-kHz sine
directions, you can also hear playback audio. wave signal. Menu items are provided for selecting the test
signals to be generated.
Quick mechanical response
When you use the tape transport buttons of the unit, the Video process control
tape inserted in the unit responds quickly. For analog video output and SDI-format video output, you
can use menu items to adjust the video output level,
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Superimposition function chroma signal output level, setup level (for DSR-1500A),
black level (for DSR-1500AP), and chroma phase.
Time code values, operation mode indications, error
messages, and other text data can be superimposed and
output in analog composite video signals. Reference signal connection
The reference video input connector of the unit is provided
with a loop-through connector which can be used to
Other Features connect the input reference video signal to other
equipment. When there is no loop-through connection, the
Menu system for functionality and reference video input connector is automatically provided
with a 75-ohm termination.
operation settings
The unit provides a menu system to make its various Closed caption compatibility
functions easier to use and set up its operation conditions.
Whether or not to include closed captions in a recording
can be determined with menu items (for DSR-1500A
Easy maintenance functions only).
Self-diagnostic/alarm function: This function
automatically detects setup and connection errors,
operation faults, and other problems. It also displays a
Optional Accessories
description of the problem, its cause, and the
recommended response on the video monitor screen or DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board
time counter display. This interface enables digital video and audio signals in the
Digital hours meter: The digital hours meter functions SDI or SDTI (QSDI) format (either format to be selected
include four kinds of tally operations for operating with front panel buttons for input or with a menu item for
hours, head drum usage hours, tape transport hours, output) and also AES/EBU-format digital audio signals to
and tape threading/unthreading times. The tally results be transferred between this unit and digital Betacam VCRs
can be viewed on the video monitor or the time counter or other digital equipment.
display.

DSBK-1505 Analog Input Board

AC operations
When this interface is installed, the unit can input analog
The unit operates with an AC power source in the range video and audio signals. The same BNC type input
100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz. connectors are used to input analog video signals in
different formats selected with front panel buttons.
Internal and external time codes The analog video signals that can be input are as follows.
An internal time code generator and reader enables time • Composite video signals
code compliant with SMPTE (for DSR-1500A)/EBU • S-video signals
(DSR-1500AP) format to be recorded and played back. • Component video signals (Y, R−Y and B−Y)
This allows editing to single frame precision.
Outputting or inputting time code (LTC) to or from an
external device is also possible using the TC IN/OUT
connectors.
The unit is also compatible with VITC.

Internal test signal generator

The unit has built-in video and audio test signal generators.

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Location and Function of Parts

Front Panel

f Cassette compartment g LOCAL/REMOTE switch

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POWER
EJECT
a POWER switch
h EJECT button
LOCAL

b Audio level meters 1

REC/PB
LEVEL REMOTE
2
MENU RESET(NO)
3 dB dB INPUT
0
OVER
0
OVER

VIDEO AUDIO U-BIT SERVO CL REC INHI

V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4 TC COUNTER NO EDIT REPEAT
4 -12 -12 SDTI S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG
i.LINK Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU TC
-20 -20 SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG PRESET SET(YES)
-30 -30 OUTPUT
VAR -40 -40 VIDEO AUDIO
REC SDI COMPOSITE CH 1/2 HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES
-60 -60
SDTI S VIDEO CH 3/4 PB FS REC MODE VITC REMOTE
CH- 1 3 CH- 2 4 Y-R,B 48K 44.1K 32K 2CH 4CH EDIT MODE 9P i.LINK
PB PRESET
MONITOR METER INPUT SELECT COUNTER
SELECT CH-1/2 3/4 SDTI/i.LINK VIDEO CH1 1/2 CH2 3/4 SELECT

SYNC

REW PLAY F FWD STOP REC

c PHONES connector PHONES
SC
and control knob CONTROL S

d SC control
j METER CH-1/2 3/4
button l CONTROL S connector
e SYNC control
k COUNTER SELECT button
i MONITOR SELECT button

C Display section (see page 14)

POWER
EJECT

LOCAL

1
REC/PB
LEVEL REMOTE
2
MENU RESET(NO)
3 dB dB INPUT
0
OVER
0
OVER

VIDEO AUDIO U-BIT SERVO CL REC INHI

A Audio input/output level 4 -12 -12
V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4
SDTI S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG
TC COUNTER NO EDIT REPEAT
TC

control section (see

i.LINK Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU
-20 -20 SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG PRESET SET(YES)
-30 -30 OUTPUT

page 11)
VAR -40 -40 VIDEO AUDIO
REC SDI COMPOSITE CH 1/2 HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES
-60 -60
SDTI S VIDEO CH 3/4 PB FS REC MODE VITC REMOTE
CH- 1 3 CH- 2 4 Y-R,B 48K 44.1K 32K 2CH 4CH EDIT MODE 9P i.LINK
PB PRESET
MONITOR METER INPUT SELECT COUNTER
SELECT CH-1/2 3/4 SDTI/i.LINK VIDEO CH1 1/2 CH2 3/4 SELECT

SYNC

B Video/audio input setting PHONES

REW PLAY F FWD STOP REC

section (see page 12) SC

CONTROL S

E Menu control section

(see page 18)

D Tape transport control

section (see page 17)

Location and Function of Parts 9

 a POWER switch d SC (subcarrier phase) control
Press the “ ” side to power on the unit. This causes the Turn this control to accurately adjust the subcarrier phase
audio level meters and the display section to light. To of the composite video output signal of the unit with
power off the unit, press the “ ” side of the switch. respect to the reference video signal. Use a cross-point
(Phillips) screwdriver to turn it.
b Audio level meters
These two meters indicate the recording audio levels e SYNC (synchronization phase) control
during recording or EE mode* and the playback audio Turn this control to accurately adjust the synchronization
levels during playback. When the audio level indicated on phase of the output video signal of the unit with respect to
a meter exceeds 0 dB, the OVER indicator for the meter the reference video signal. Use a cross-point (Phillips)
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lights. screwdriver to turn it.

The short bars to the right of level indication bars indicate
that those levels are reference audio recording levels. f Cassette compartment
The settings made with the METER CH-1/2 3/4 button and Accepts DVCAM, DV and DVCPRO (25 Mbps)
MONITOR SELECT button select the audio channels for videocassettes.
level indications on these meters as follows.
For details of usable cassettes, see page 23.
When CH-1/2 mode is selected with the METER CH-1/
2 3/4 button: g LOCAL/REMOTE switch
Every time the MONITOR SELECT button is pressed, Selects whether the unit is operated from its front panel or
the audio channel selection for level indications on the from external equipment.
two meters cycles through the following options. LOCAL: The unit is operated from its front panel or from
• CH-1 (channel 1) only a SIRCS-compatible remote control unit connected to
Only the CH-1 indicator lights. the CONTROL S connector on the front panel.
• CH-2 (channel 2) only REMOTE: The unit is operated from external equipment
Only the CH-2 indicator lights. connected to the REMOTE connector or DV IN/
• CH-1 and CH-2 (channels 1 and 2) OUT connector on the rear panel.
Both the CH-1 and CH-2 indicators light.
When CH-3/4 mode is selected with the METER CH-1/ Note
2 3/4 button: When you edit using the DV IN/OUT connector,
Every time the MONITOR SELECT button is pressed, with video and audio signal input set to “i.LINK” and
the audio channel selection for level indications on the remote control set to “9PIN”, the locations where edit
two meters cycles through the following options. points are actually set may not be the same as the
• CH-3 (channel 3) only specified locations.
Only the CH-3 indicator lights. When you set video and audio signal input to
• CH-4 (channel 4) only “i.LINK”, set remote control to “i.LINK” as well.
Only the CH-4 indicator lights.
• CH-3 and CH-4 (channels 3 and 4) h EJECT button
Both the CH-3 and CH-4 indicators light. When you press this button, the cassette is automatically
ejected after a few seconds.
* E-E mode: Abbreviation of “Electric-to-Electric mode.” In this mode,
video and audio signals input to the VCR are output after passing through i MONITOR SELECT button
internal electric circuits, but not through magnetic conversion circuits such
as heads and tapes. This can be used to check input signals and for Use this button and the METER CH-1/2 3/4 button to
adjusting input signal levels. select the audio channels:
• for level indications on the audio level meters
c PHONES connector (stereo phone jack) and • for audio output via the PHONES connector on the front
control knob panel
Connect stereo headphones to the connector for audio • for audio output via the MONITOR connector on the
monitoring during recording or playback. The control rear panel
knob controls the volume of the headphones. It also Depending on the setting made with the METER CH-1/2
controls the level of the audio signal output from the 3/4 button, the channels for output to the above meters and
MONITOR connector on the rear panel. connectors are selected as follows.
The settings made with the METER CH-1/2 3/4 button and
MONITOR SELECT button select the audio channels for
audio output via this connector. The same channel
selection as for the audio level meters applies to this
connector.

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When CH-1/2 mode is selected with the METER CH-1/ A Audio input/output level control section
2 3/4 button:
a REC/PB LEVEL control knobs
Audio level meters PHONES MONITOR
connector connector
CH-1 (channel 1) only. Channel 1 only Channel 1 only 1
REC/PB
Only the left meter lights. (monaural) LEVEL
2
CH-2 (channel 2) only. Channel 2 only Channel 2 only
Only the right meter (monaural)
3
lights.

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CH-1 and CH-2 (channels Channels 1 Channels 1 4
1 and 2). and 2 (stereo) and 2 (mixed)
Both the left and right
VAR
meters light. REC

PB PRESET
When CH-3/4 mode is selected with the METER CH-1/
2 3/4 button: b VAR switch

Audio level meters PHONES MONITOR

connector connector a REC/PB LEVEL control knobs
CH-3 (channel 3) only. Channel 3 only Channel 3 only These knobs used to control audio levels function
Only the left meter lights. (monaural) differently depending on the setting of the VAR switch as
CH-4 (channel 4) only. Channel 4 only Channel 4 only follows.
Only the right meter (monaural)
lights. VAR switch Functions of control knobs
setting
CH-3 and CH-4 (channels Channels 3 Channels 3
3 and 4). and 4 (stereo) and 4 (mixed) PRESET Control knobs are not effective.
Both the left and right The analog audio input/output levels are set to
meters light. the reference level set with the LEVEL
SELECT menu item (see page 67).
j METER CH-1/2 3/4 button REC Control the analog/digital audio input levels on
Pressing this button toggles the audio level meter mode channels 1 to 4 during recording.
between CH-1/2 (channels 1 and 2) and CH-3/4 (channels PB Control the analog/digital audio output levels
3 and 4). on channels 1 to 4 during playback.
The settings made with this button and the MONITOR
SELECT button select the channels for level indications b VAR switch
and audio output. Use to switch the way in which the REC/PB LEVEL
control knobs function.
For more details, see “i MONITOR SELECT button.”

k COUNTER SELECT button

Selects the type of time data to be shown in the time
counter display. Each press of this button cycles through
the following three indicator display options:
• COUNTER (CNT: count value of the time counter)
• TC (time code)
• U-BIT (user bits)

Note
If the LOCAL/REMOTE switch is set to REMOTE, the
COUNTER SELECT button does not operate while the
tape is moving. In this case, make the time data selection
via the external equipment connected to the REMOTE
connector on the rear panel.

l CONTROL S connector (stereo minijack)

Connect a SIRCS-compatible remote control unit such as
the DSRM-10 to this connector.

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 B Video/audio input setting section c CH1 1/2 (audio channel 1 or 1/2) button
Each press of this button cycles through the following
input audio signal selection options for audio channel 1
INPUT SELECT (when in 2-channel mode) or for audio channels 1 and 2
SDTI/i.LINK VIDEO CH1 1/2 CH2 3/4
(when in 4-channel mode).
• Analog audio signal input to the AUDIO IN 1/3
connector (optional DSBK-1505 board required)
d CH2 3/4 button • Digital audio signal in AES/EBU format input to the
AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN 1/2 connector (optional DSBK-
c CH1 1/2 button
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1501 board required)

b VIDEO button
• SDI audio signal input to the SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN
a SDTI/i.LINK button connector (optional DSBK-1501 board required)
• Audio test signal (selected with the INT AUDIO SG
menu item (see page 67) generated by the internal signal
a SDTI/i.LINK (SDTI (QSDI) interface/i.LINK generator
selection) button The selection made with this button is indicated by the
Each press of this button cycles through the following AUDIO CH-1 1/2 indicators in the INPUT signal display
input signal selection options. section (see page 14).
• Digital video signal in SDTI (QSDI) format input to the When analog audio is selected (optional DSBK-1505
SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN connector (optional DSBK-1501 board required), the signal input to the AUDIO IN 1/3
board required) connector is recorded either on channel 1 (when in 2-
When this is selected, use the CH1 1/2 button and CH2 channel mode) or on channels 1 and 3 (when in 4-channel
3/4 button to select the required input audio signals. mode). That is, in 4-channel mode, the same analog audio
signal is recorded on channels 1 and 3. Using the REC/PB
Note LEVEL control knobs with the VAR switch set to REC, it
In this case, the phases of the selected audio signals is possible to adjust the audio levels on the two channels
will be about two frames ahead of the phase of the separately.
digital video signal in SDTI (QSDI) format. You can switch the audio recording mode with the REC
MODE menu item (see page 66). The selection is indicated
• Digital video and audio signals in SDTI (QSDI) format by the REC MODE display on the front panel.
input to the SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN connector (optional
DSBK-1501 board required) d CH2 3/4 (audio channel 2 or 3/4) button
• Digital video and audio signals in i.LINK-compatible Each press of this button cycles through the following
DV format input to the i.DV IN/OUT connector input audio signal selection options for audio channel 2
The selection made with this button is indicated in the (when in 2-channel mode) or for audio channels 3 and 4
INPUT signal display section (see page 15). (when in 4-channel mode).
• Analog audio signal input to the AUDIO IN 2/4
b VIDEO button connector (optional DSBK-1505 board required)
Each press of this button cycles through the following • Digital audio signal in AES/EBU format input to the
input video signal selection options. AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN 3/4 connector (optional DSBK-
• Composite video signal input to the VIDEO IN 1501 board required)
connector (optional DSBK-1505 board required) • SDI audio signal input to the SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN
• S-video (separated Y and C) signals input to the VIDEO connector (optional DSBK-1501 board required)
IN connectors (optional DSBK-1505 board required) • Audio test signal (selected with the INT AUDIO SG
• Y, R−Y and B−Y component video signals input to the menu item (see page 67) generated by the internal signal
VIDEO IN connectors (optional DSBK-1505 board generator
required) The selection made with this button is indicated by the
• SDI video signal input to the SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN AUDIO CH-2 3/4 indicators in the INPUT signal display
connector (optional DSBK-1501 board required) section (see page 14).
• Video test signal (selected with the INT VIDEO SG When analog audio is selected (optional DSBK-1505
menu item (see page 65)) generated by the internal board required), the signal input to the AUDIO IN 2/4
signal generator connector is recorded either on channel 2 (when in 2-
The selection made with this button is indicated by the channel mode) or on channels 2 and 4 (when in 4-channel
VIDEO indicators in the INPUT signal display section (see mode). That is, in 4-channel mode, the same analog audio
page 14). signal is recorded on channels 2 and 4. Using the REC/PB
LEVEL control knobs with the VAR switch set to REC, it

12 Location and Function of Parts

is possible to adjust the audio levels on the two channels
separately.
You can switch the audio recording mode with the REC
MODE menu item (see page 66). The selection is indicated
by the REC MODE display on the front panel.

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Location and Function of Parts 13

 C Display section

d Time data type indicators

e SERVO indicator

f Recording/playback tape format indicators

g Cassette memory indicator

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INPUT U-BIT SERVO CL REC INHI

VIDEO AUDIO
V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4 TC COUNTER NO EDIT REPEAT
SDTI S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG
i.LINK Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU
SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG
OUTPUT
VIDEO AUDIO
SDI COMPOSITE CH 1/2 HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES
SDTI S VIDEO CH 3/4 PB FS REC MODE VITC REMOTE
Y-R,B 48K 44.1K 32K 2CH 4CH EDIT MODE 9P i.LINK

b OUTPUT signal display section c Time counter display

a INPUT signal display section

h NO EDIT indicator

i CL indicator

j REC INHI indicator

k Tape end alarm indicator

U-BIT SERVO CL REC INHI

TC COUNTER NO EDIT REPEAT l REPEAT indicator

HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES

PB FS REC MODE VITC REMOTE m Remote mode indicators
48K 44.1K 32K 2CH 4CH EDIT MODE 9P i.LINK

q VITC indicator

p EDIT MODE indicator

o REC MODE display

n PB Fs display

a INPUT signal display section V:SDTI indicator: Lights when the digital video signal
Indicates the input video and audio signal formats selected only in SDTI (QSDI) format is selected (optional
with the INPUT SELECT buttons (SDTI/i.LINK, VIDEO, DSBK-1501 board required).
CH1 1/2, and CH2 3/4 buttons). SDTI indicator: Lights when the digital video and audio
signals in SDTI (QSDI) format are selected (optional
Note DSBK-1501 board required).
The indicators without the corresponding optional boards i.LINK indicator: Lights when the digital video and audio
installed in the unit do not light. signals in i.LINK-compatible DV format are selected.

14 Location and Function of Parts

VIDEO indicators: The indicator (COMPOSITE, S b OUTPUT signal display section
VIDEO, Y−R,B, SDI, or SG) corresponding to the Indicates the output video and audio signal format selected
selected input video signal format lights. with the INTERFACE SELECT menu items (see page 68).

Indicators Meanings Note

COMPOSITE Composite video signal (optional The indicators without the corresponding optional boards
DSBK-1505 board required) installed in the unit do not light.
S VIDEO S-video (separated Y and C) signals
(optional DSBK-1505 board required) SDI indicator: Lights when the digital video and audio
signals in SDI format are selected (optional DSBK-

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Y−R,B Y, R−Y and B−Y component video
signals (optional DSBK-1505 board 1501 board required).
required) The SDI video and audio signals are output to the SDI/
SDI SDI video signal (optional DSBK-1501 SDTI (QSDI) OUT1 and OUT2 connectors.
board required)
SG Video test signal (factory default SDTI indicator: Lights when the digital video and audio
setting) signals in SDTI (QSDI) format are selected (optional
DSBK-1501 board required).
AUDIO indicators: Comprise the CH-1 1/2 indicator and The video and audio signals in SDTI (QSDI) format
CH-2 3/4 indicator, under each of which there are four are output to the SDI/SDTI (QSDI) OUT1 and OUT2
more indicators (ANALOG, AES/EBU, SDI, and SG). connectors.
They indicate the selected input audio signal formats. VIDEO indicators: The indicator (COMPOSITE, S
Indicators Functions VIDEO, or Y−R,B) corresponding to the selected
output analog video signal format lights.
CH-1 1/2 The indicator corresponding to the
(ANALOG, AES/ signal format selected for audio input Indicators Meanings
EBU, SDI, SG) to channel 1 (when in 2-channel
mode) or to channels 1 and 2 (when COMPOSITE Composite video signal
in 4-channel mode) lights. S VIDEO S-video (separated Y and C) signals
ANALOG: Analog audio signal
(optional DSBK-1505 board Y−R,B Y, R−Y and B−Y component video
required) signals
AES/EBU: Digital audio signal in
AES/EBU format (optional This selection determines the signals output from the
DSBK-1501 board required) Y/CPST, R−Y/C/CPST, and B−Y/CPST (SUPER)
SDI: SDI audio signal (optional connectors as follows.
DSBK-1501 board required)
SG: Audio test signal (factory default
setting)
• When COMPOSITE is selected:
CH-2 3/4 The indicator corresponding to the Connectors Output signals
(ANALOG, AES/ signal format selected for audio input Y/CPST Composite signal
EBU, SDI, SG) to channel 2 (when in 2-channel
mode) or to channels 3 and 4 (when R−Y/C/CPST Composite signal
in 4-channel mode) lights. B−Y/CPST (SUPER) Composite signal
ANALOG: Analog audio signal
(optional DSBK-1505 board
required) • When S VIDEO is selected:
AES/EBU: Digital audio signal in
AES/EBU format (optional Connectors Output signals
DSBK-1501 board required) Y/CPST Y signal
SDI: SDI audio signal (optional
DSBK-1501 board required) R−Y/C/CPST C signal
SG: Audio test signal (factory default (3.58 MHz for DSR-1500A/
setting) 4.43 MHz for DSR-1500AP)
B−Y/CPST (SUPER) Composite signal

• When Y–R,B is selected:

Connectors Output signals
Y/CPST Y signal
R−Y/C/CPST R−Y signal
B−Y/CPST (SUPER) B−Y signal

Location and Function of Parts 15

 AUDIO indicators: Comprise the CH 1/2 indicator and g Cassette memory indicator
CH 3/4 indicator to indicate the channel selection for Lights when a cassette provided with a memory chip
analog audio output from the AUDIO OUT 1/3 and (“cassette memory”) is loaded.
AUDIO OUT 2/4 connectors.
h NO EDIT (not editable) indicator
Indicators Functions
CH 1/2 Lights when channels 1 and 2 are When the recording format setting is DVCAM
selected for analog audio output from Lights during playback of a tape that contains a recording
the AUDIO OUT 1/3 and AUDIO OUT in other than the DVCAM format. When this indicator is
2/4 connectors.
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lit, the recordings contained in the tape can be used as

CH 3/4 Lights when channels 3 and 4 are source material for editing, but editing operations such as
selected for analog audio output from insert editing and assemble editing cannot be performed.
the AUDIO OUT 1/3 and AUDIO OUT
This indicator also lights when the audio recording mode
2/4 connectors.
selected on this unit does not coincide with that of the
You can change the channel selection with the AUDIO loaded tape during editing operation.
OUTPUT menu item (see page 68).
When the recording format setting is DV (SP)
c Time counter display Operations such as insert editing and assemble editing are
Indicates the count value of the time counter, time code, not possible. This indicator lights when a tape containing
VITC, or user bit data depending on the settings of the recorded signals is inserted.
COUNTER SELECT button and the TC SELECT menu
item (see page 63). i CL (ClipLink) indicator
Also used to display error messages, edit data, setup menu Lights when a cassette is loaded on which ClipLink log
data, etc. data is stored in the cassette memory.

d Time data type indicators j REC INHI (recording inhibit) indicator

One of the three indicators (COUNTER, U-BIT, or TC) Lights when the REC/SAVE switch on the loaded cassette
lights to indicate the type of time data currently shown in is in the SAVE position (recording inhibited).
the time counter display.
COUNTER: Count value of the time counter k Tape end alarm indicator
U-BIT: User bit data Starts flashing when the remaining capacity of the tape is
TC: SMPTE time code (for DSR-1500A) or EBU time for about 2 minutes.
code (for DSR-1500AP)
l REPEAT (repeat playback) indicator
e SERVO (servolock) indicator Lights when the REPEAT MODE menu item (see page
Lights when the drum servo and capstan servo are locked.* 59) is set to ON to enable the repeat playback function.

* Servolock: Synchronizing the drum rotation phase and tape transport m Remote mode indicators
phase with a reference signal during playback and recording so that the
video heads scan the tape in the same pattern during playback and
REMOTE: Lights when the LOCAL/REMOTE switch is
recording. set to REMOTE to remote control the unit from either
an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE
f Recording/playback tape format indicators connector or equipment connected to the i.DV IN/
DVCAM: This lights when recording or playback is OUT connector.
carried out in DVCAM format. 9P: Lights when the REMOTE I/F menu item (see page
DV: This lights when recording or playback is carried out 68) is set to 9PIN.
in consumer DV format. i.LINK: Lights when the REMOTE I/F menu item (see
LP: This flashes along with “DV” when a tape recorded in page 68) is set to i.LINK.
LP mode is played back.
Video recorded in LP mode cannot be played back n PB Fs (playback audio sampling frequency) display
correctly and audio is muted. During playback, this indicates the playback audio mode
When a tape recorded in DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format or in which the tape being played back was recorded.
any other format than those mentioned above is played 48K indicator: Lights during playback of a tape recorded
back, none of the above indicators lights. in 2-channel mode (48 kHz).
The recording format can be changed with the REC 44.1K indicator: Lights during playback of a tape
FORMAT menu item (see page 60). The factory default recorded in 2-channel mode (44.1 kHz).
setting of the recording format is DVCAM. 32K indicator: Lights during playback of a tape recorded
in 4-channel mode (32 kHz).

16 Location and Function of Parts

o REC MODE (audio recording mode) display under the control of either an editing control unit
This indicates the audio recording mode currently selected connected to the REMOTE connector or equipment
with the REC MODE menu item (see page 66). connected to the i.DV IN/OUT connector.
2CH indicator: Lights in 2-channel mode (48 kHz).
4CH indicator: Lights in 4-channel mode (32 kHz). q VITC indicator
Lights when VITC is being read or recorded regardless of
p EDIT MODE indicator the data shown in the time counter display.
Lights when this unit is selected as the recorder VCR

D Tape transport control section

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REW PLAY F FWD STOP REC

e REC button
d STOP button

c F FWD button

b PLAY button

a REW button

a REW (rewind) button Note

When you press this button, it lights and the tape starts When the LOCAL/REMOTE switch is set to REMOTE
rewinding. (the REMOTE indicator is lit), no tape transport control
When the F. FWD/REW menu item under the AUTO EE buttons other than the EJECT and STOP buttons will work.
SELECT menu item (see page 60) is set to PB, the picture This can be changed with the LOCAL ENABLE menu
appears on the monitor during rewind (maximum 85 times item (see page 60).
normal speed).

b PLAY button
When you press this button, it lights and playback begins.
If you press this button during recording or editing, the
recording or editing operation is stopped and this unit
enters playback mode.

c F FWD (fast forward) button

When you press this button, it lights and the tape is fast
forwarded.
When the F. FWD/REW menu item under the AUTO EE
SELECT menu item (see page 60) is set to PB, the picture
appears on the monitor during fast forward (maximum 85
times normal speed).

d STOP button
Press this button to stop the current tape transport
operation.

e REC (record) button

When you press this button while holding down the PLAY
button, it lights and recording begins.

Location and Function of Parts 17

 E Menu control section e fFgG (arrow) buttons
Use these buttons to move around the menu items, and also
to modify the initial time code value and user bit data.
a MENU button
When the SEARCH ENABLE menu item (see page 60) is
set to ENABLE, you can also use these buttons to carry out
b RESET (NO) button
the following playback operations.
MENU RESET(NO)
Playback type Direction Operation to carry out
c TC PRESET button Playback in range Forward Press the G button.
TC
±10 times normal
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PRESET SET(YES) Reverse Press the g button.

d SET (YES) button speed
Frame-by-frame Forward Press the f button.
playback
Reverse Press the F button.
Continuous Forward Hold down the f button.
e fFgG buttons
playback in jog
Reverse Hold down the F button.
mode

For details on modifying the time code value, see “To set
the initial time code value and user bit data” on page 46.

a MENU button
Press this button to display the menu on the monitor screen
and the time counter display. Press it again to exit the menu
display.

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

b RESET (NO) button

Press this button to:
• reset menu settings,
• reset the time data shown in the time counter display to
zero, or
• send a negative response to the prompts issued by the
unit.

c TC (time code) PRESET button

Use this button to set the initial value of the time code
produced by the internal time code generator and user bit
data.

For details on setting an initial time code value and user

bit data, see “To set the initial time code value and user bit
data” on page 46.

d SET (YES) button

Press this button to:
• save new settings, such as selected menu items and time
code settings, to memory, or
• send a positive response to the prompts issued by the
unit.

18 Location and Function of Parts

Rear Panel

a AC IN connector

AC IN AUDIO IN

Chapter 1 Overview
VIDEO 1/3 2/4
IN Y/CPST R-Y/C B-Y

A Analog video/audio signal

input section
REF.VIDEO VIDEO OUT (SUPER) AUDIO OUT 1/3 2/4
(see page 20)
IN Y/CPST R-Y/C/CPST B-Y/CPST
MONITOR
B Analog video/audio signal
output section
(see page 21)
IN OUT1 OUT2 SDI/SDTI IN AUDIO I/O (AES/EBU) OUT DV IN/OUT
(QSDI)

b DV IN/OUT connector
1/2 3/4 1/2 3/4
TC IN OUT
REMOTE
C Digital signal input/output
section (see page 22)

c REMOTE connector

D Time code input/output section (see page 22)

d REF. VIDEO IN connectors

a AC IN connector c REMOTE connector (D-sub 9-pin)

Use the supplied power cord to connect this to an AC Use the optional 9-pin remote cable to connect an editing
outlet. controller that supports this unit, or a VCR that supports
editing with two units (DSR-2000A/2000AP, etc.), to
b DV IN/OUT connector (6-pin IEEE-1394) connect those devices to this unit for remote control.
This connector inputs and outputs digital video and audio
signals in DV format. d REF. (reference) VIDEO IN connectors (BNC
type)
Notes Input a reference video signal. The two connectors are
• If the unit is connected to a device equipped with a 6-pin loop-through connectors. You can connect the reference
DV jack, when you intend to disconnect or reconnect the video signal input to the left connector to other equipment
DV cable, turn off the device and pull out the plug of its via the right connector (marked ). When no connection
power cord from the AC outlet beforehand. If you is made to the right connector, the left connector is
connect or disconnect the DV cable while the device is terminated with an impedance of 75 Ω automatically.
connected to the AC outlet, high-voltage current (8 to 40
V) is output from the DV jack of the device to this unit,
which may cause a malfunction.
• When connecting a device that has a 6-pin DV jack to
this unit, first connect the plug of the cable to the 6-pin
DV jack of the device.
• When searching at speeds in the range +1/2 to +1/30 or
−1/30 to −1/2 times normal speed, the audio signal output
from this connector and monitored on external
equipment may sound differently from the audio signal
played back on this unit.

Location and Function of Parts 19

 A Analog video/audio signal input section (optional DSBK-1505 Analog Input Board)
The connectors in this section are available when the
optional DSBK-1505 board is installed.

AC IN AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1/3 2/4
IN Y/CPST R-Y/C B-Y
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a VIDEO IN connectors b AUDIO IN 1/3 and AUDIO IN 2/4 connectors

a VIDEO IN connectors (BNC type) When Y–R,B is selected:

There are the following VIDEO IN connectors for
inputting analog video signals: Connectors Input signals
• Y/CPST (loop-through connectors) Y/CPST Y signal
• R−Y/C R−Y/C R−Y signal
• B−Y
B−Y B−Y signal
The signals you can connect to these connectors depend on
the selection made with the VIDEO button in the video/ b AUDIO IN 1/3 and AUDIO IN 2/4 connectors
audio input selection section. The selection is indicated by (XLR-3 pin, female)
the VIDEO indicators in the INPUT signal display section. Use these connectors to input analog audio signals from an
The analog video signals that can be input to these external video cassette player or other audio equipment.
connectors are as follows. The signals input to these connectors are recorded on the
audio channels determined by the current audio recording
When COMPOSITE is selected: mode, as follows.
Connectors Input signals
When in 2 CH (48 kHz) mode:
Y/CPST Composite signal
R−Y/C — (not usable) Input Audio channels on which input
connectors signals are recorded
B−Y — (not usable)
AUDIO IN 1/3 Audio channel 1
The two Y/CPST connectors are loop-through AUDIO IN 2/4 Audio channel 2
connectors. When using the signal input to the left Y/
CPST connector as a reference video signal, for
example, you can bridge-connect the signal to other When in 4 CH (32 kHz) mode:
equipment via the right Y/CPST connector (marked
). When no connection is made to the right Y/ Input Audio channels on which input
connectors signals are recorded
CPST connector, the left Y/CPST connector is
terminated with an impedance of 75 Ω automatically. AUDIO IN 1/3 Audio channels 1 and 3
AUDIO IN 2/4 Audio channels 2 and 4
When S VIDEO is selected:
You can switch the audio recording mode with the REC
Connectors Input signals MODE menu item (see page 66). The selection is indicated
by the REC MODE display on the front panel.
Y/CPST Y signal
R−Y/C C signal
(3.58 MHz for DSR-1500A/
4.43 MHz for DSR-1500AP)
B−Y — (not usable)

20 Location and Function of Parts

B Analog video/audio signal output section

a VIDEO OUT connectors

b AUDIO OUT 1/3 and AUDIO OUT 2/4 connectors

VIDEO OUT (SUPER) AUDIO OUT 1/3 2/4

Y/CPST R-Y/C/CPST B-Y/CPST
MONITOR

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c MONITOR connector

a VIDEO OUT connectors (BNC type) When Y–R, B is selected:

There are the following VIDEO OUT connectors for Connectors Output signals
outputting analog video signals:
• Y/CPST Y/CPST Y signal
• R−Y/C/CPST R−Y/C/CPST R−Y signal
• B−Y/CPST (SUPER) B−Y/CPST B−Y signal
The signals output from these connectors depend on the (SUPER)
setting of the VIDEO OUTPUT menu item (see page 68).
The setting is indicated by the VIDEO indicators in the b AUDIO OUT 1/3 and AUDIO OUT 2/4 connectors
OUTPUT signal display section on the front panel. (XLR-3 pin, male)
The analog video signals that can be output from these These connectors output analog audio signals. The output
connectors are as follows. audio channels are determined by the playback audio mode
and the setting (1/2 CH or 3/4 CH) of the AUDIO
When COMPOSITE is selected: OUTPUT menu item (see page 68) as follows.

Connectors Output signals When in 2 CH (48 kHz or 44.1 kHz) mode:

Y/CPST Composite signal
Output Output audio channels
R−Y/C/CPST Composite signal connectors
B−Y/CPST Composite signal AUDIO OUT 1/3 Audio channel 1 (when 1/2 CH is
(SUPER) selected) or silent (when 3/4 CH is
selected)
When the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page
61) is set to ON (factory default setting), the B−Y/ AUDIO OUT 2/4 Audio channel 2 (when 1/2 CH is
selected) or silent (when 3/4 CH is
CPST (SUPER) connector outputs a composite video selected)
signal with superimposed text information.

When S-VIDEO is selected: When in 4 CH (32 kHz) mode:

Connectors Output signals Output Output audio channels
connectors
Y/CPST Y signal
AUDIO OUT 1/3 Audio channel 1 (when 1/2 CH is
R−Y/C/CPST C signal selected) or audio channel 3 (when 3/
(3.58 MHz for DSR-1500A/ 4 CH is selected)
4.43 MHz for DSR-1500AP)
AUDIO OUT 2/4 Audio channel 2 (when 1/2 CH is
B−Y/CPST Composite signal selected) or audio channel 4 (when 3/
(SUPER) 4 CH is selected)
When the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page The current playback audio mode is indicated by the PB Fs
61) is set to ON (factory default setting), the B−Y/ display on the front panel.
CPST (SUPER) connector outputs a composite video
signal with superimposed text information. c MONITOR connector (RCA phono jack)
This connector outputs audio signals for monitoring. The
audio signals to be output from this connector can be
selected with the MONITOR SELECT button and
METER CH-1/2 3/4 button on the front panel.

Location and Function of Parts 21

 C Digital signal input/output section (optional DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board)
The connectors in this section are available when the
optional DSBK-1501 board is installed.

a SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN connector

b SDI/SDTI (QSDI) OUT1/OUT2 connectors

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c AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN 1/2 and AUDIO (AES/EBU)

IN 3/4 connectors
d AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT 1/2 and AUDIO
(AES/EBU) OUT 3/4 connectors

IN OUT1 OUT2 SDI/SDTI IN AUDIO I/O (AES/EBU) OUT

(QSDI)

1/2 3/4 1/2 3/4

a SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN (Serial Digital Interface/ d AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT 1/2 and AUDIO (AES/
Serial Data Transport Interface (QSDI) input) EBU) OUT 3/4 connectors (BNC type)
connector (BNC type) These connectors output digital audio signals in AES/EBU
This connector inputs digital video and audio signals in format.
SDTI (QSDI) or SDI format. To select the required input The left connector (1/2) is for audio channels 1 and 2, and
signal formats, use the SDTI/i.LINK button or VIDEO the right connector (3/4) is for audio channels 3 and 4.
button on the front panel. The current input signal
selections are indicated in the INPUT signal display D Time code input/output section
section on the front panel.

b SDI/SDTI (QSDI) OUT1/OUT2 (Serial Digital a TC IN connector

Interface/Serial Data Transport Interface (QSDI)
b TC OUT connector
output 1/output 2) connectors (BNC type)
These connectors output digital video and audio signals in TC IN OUT
SDTI (QSDI) or SDI format. To select these output signal
formats, use the DIGITAL OUTPUT menu item (see page
68). The current output signal selections are indicated in
the OUTPUT signal display section on the front panel.

Note a TC IN (time code input) connector (BNC type)

When searching at speeds in the range +1/2 to +1/30 or Input externally generated SMPTE time code (for DSR-
−1/2 to −1/30 times normal speed, the audio signal output 1500A) or EBU time code (for DSR-1500AP) to this
from these connectors in SDTI (QSDI) format and connector.
monitored on external equipment may sound differently
from the audio signal played back on this unit. b TC OUT (time code output) connector (BNC type)
This connector outputs a time code according to the
c AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN 1/2 and AUDIO (AES/ operating state of the unit, as follows:
EBU) IN 3/4 connectors (BNC type) During playback: the playback time code
Input digital audio signals in AES/EBU format to these During recording: the time code generated by the internal
connectors. time code generator or the time code input to the TC
The left connector (1/2) is for audio channels 1 and 2, and IN connector. When the EE OUT PHASE menu item
the right connector (3/4) is for audio channels 3 and 4. (see page 64) is set to MUTE, no time code is output.

22 Location and Function of Parts

 Recording and Playback Chapter 2
Usable Cassettes
This unit can use the DVCAM cassettes listed below.

Model name Size

PDV-64*/94*/124*/184* Standard size
PDVM-12*/22*/32*/40* Mini size
The * in each model name is actually “ME” (indicating that a cassette memory
is contained), or “N” (indicating that no cassette memory is contained).
The numbers in each model name indicate the maximum recording/playback
time (in minutes) for each model. For example, the PDV-184ME has a
maximum recording/playback time of 184 minutes.
Cassettes usable for playback only
Large- and medium-size DVCPRO (25 Mbps) cassettes are usable for playback
only.

Notes
• If you insert an incorrect type of cassette, it will be automatically ejected.
• Although this unit can use DV series consumer cassettes, video or audio noise
may occur on some tapes.
For reliable playback, editing, recording, and storage, use DVCAM cassettes.
• Cassettes that have been recorded by a DV-format recorder can be played
back on this unit but cannot be used for recording at editing operation. When
you insert such a cassette into this unit, the NO EDIT indicator lights up in the
display section on the front panel of this unit.

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 DVCAM cassettes
The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassettes.

REC/SAVE switch
For details of this switch, see “Preventing accidental
erasure” on page 25.

Mini size Standard size

Cassette memory
This memory is used to store ClipLink log data.
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Notes on using cassettes

• Before storing the cassette for a long period of time, rewind the tape to the
beginning and be sure to put the cassette in its storage case, preferably on end
instead of flat on its side.
Storing a cassette in any other condition (not rewound, out of its case, etc.)
may cause the video and audio contents to become damaged over time.
• If the cassette memory connector (contact point) becomes dirty, connection
problems may occur, causing a loss of functions. Remove away any dust or
dirt from this area before using the cassette.
• If the cassette is dropped on the floor or otherwise receives a hard impact, the
tape may become slackened and may not record and/or play back correctly.

For information about how to check the tape for slack, see the next section.

Checking the tape for slack

Using a paper clip or a similar object, turn the reel gently in the direction shown
by the arrow. If the reel does not move, there is no slack. Insert the cassette into
the cassette compartment, and after about 10 seconds take it out.

Paper clip, etc.

Reel

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Preventing accidental erasure
Set the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette to SAVE to prevent accidental
erasure of recorded contents.

REC/SAVE switch

Set to SAVE

REC
SAVE

To enable re-recording
Set the REC/SAVE switch to REC.

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When this switch is set to SAVE, the unit cannot record on the tape.

Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes

Inserting a cassette
This unit accepts three sizes of cassette: L (standard size), M (medium size:
DVCPRO) and S (mini size). When inserting a cassette in the unit, make sure
its tape window faces upward as shown in the following figure.

Outer guides
Mini size (Insert the cassette into the
middle of the cassette compartment.)

Standard size

Tape window facing upward

Inner guides

Medium size (Align the cassette with

the outer guides, then slide it in over
the inner guides.)

Tape window facing upward

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 No double insertion of cassettes
When you insert a cassette, the orange lock-out plate appears in the cassette
compartment to prevent double insertion.

Ejecting a cassette
Press the EJECT button.

EJECT button

dB OVER dB OVER INPUT U-BIT SERVO CL REC INHI

0 0 VIDEO AUDIO
V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4 TC COUNTER NO EDIT REPEAT
-12 -12 SDTI S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG
i.LINK Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU
-20 -20 SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG
-30 -30 OUTPUT
-40 -40 VIDEO AUDIO
SDI COMPOSITE CH 1/2 HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES
-60 -60
SDTI S VIDEO CH 3/4 PB FS REC MODE VITC REMOTE
CH- 1 3 CH- 2 4 Y-R,B 48K 44.1K 32K 2CH 4CH EDIT MODE 9P i.LINK
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REW PLAY F FWD STOP REC

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Recording
This section describes the necessary settings and operations to perform
recording on this unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are
using the unit as part of an editing system, for dubbing, or as a stand-alone
recorder.

For the necessary connections for recording and the settings not covered in this
section, see Chapter 5 “Connections and Settings.”

For dubbing of SDTI (QSDI) format signals, use the AUTO FUNCTION menu
item SDTI DUBBING (see page 72). For details, see “Digitally Dubbing
Signals in DVCAM/DV Format” on page 52.

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For this unit, recording in DVCAM format is recommended, but recording in
DV (SP mode only) format is also possible.

Notes
• When carrying out multiscene continuous recording on a DV (SP) tape using
this unit with an optional remote control unit such as the DSRM-10, on rare
occasions, the video may be disrupted at the IN point of the first scene or the
audio may be muted due to a REC MODE (audio recording mode) difference
between the tape and this unit.
There may also be cases in which the unit is subjected to some functional
restrictions attributable to the use of the DV format.
• When using the unit as an editor, the optional boards corresponding to the
input signal formats to be used are required.

For details about the optional boards, see “Optional Accessories” (page 8).

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 Settings for Recording

Player (DSR-1600/1600P, etc.)

dB OVER dB dB OVER dB dB OVER dB dB OVER dB

0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0

-12 1 -12 1 -12 1 -12 1

-20 0 -20 0 -20 0 -20 0

-1 -1 -1 -1
-30 -30 -30 -30
-40 -2 -40 -2 -40 -2 -40 -2
-60 1 -60 2 -60 3 -60 4 PB FS 48k44.1k32k

1 2

Video monitor

INPUT signal display

section

LOCAL/REMOTE
switch
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Recorder (DSR-1500A/1500AP)

3
7
dB
0

-12

-20

-30
-40

-60
CH- 1 3
OVER dB
0

-12

-20

-30
-40

-60
OVER

CH- 2 4
INPUT

OUTPUT
SDI
SDTI
VIDEO AUDIO
V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4
SDTI
i.LINK
S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG
Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU
SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG

VIDEO
COMPOSITE
S VIDEO
AUDIO
CH 1/2
CH 3/4
U-BIT
TC

HOURS
PB FS
SERVO
COUNTER

MINUTES
REC MODE
CL REC INHI
NO EDIT

SECONDS
VITC
REPEAT

FRAMES
REMOTE
6
Y-R,B 48K 44.1K 32K 2CH 4CH EDIT MODE 9P i.LINK

REW PLAY F FWD STOP REC

4
5
Audio level meters

When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the
REMOTE connector, see “LOCAL/REMOTE switch” on page 10 and the
description of the REMOTE I/F menu item on page 68.

1 Power on the video monitor, then set its input switches according to the
signals input from this unit.

2 Set up the player to play back a tape.

For details, refer to the operating instructions for the player.

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

4 When the REMOTE indicator is off (the external editing control unit is not
used), use the COUNTER SELECT button to select the type of time data to
be used.
Each press of this button cycles through three options: COUNTER (CNT
value), TC (time code), and U-BIT (user bit data). The time data type
indicator for each option lights as it is selected.

Selected time data Time data type indicator

Count value of the time counter COUNTER
Time code TC
User bit data U-BIT

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 When the REMOTE indicator is lit, selection of the time data type is carried
out at the editing control unit.

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

Use the INPUT SELECT buttons in the video/audio input setting section to
select the desired signal formats. Each selection is shown by a lit indicator
in the INPUT signal display section.

Video input signal Corresponding INPUT Lit indicator in the

(input connector) SELECT button INPUT signal display
section a)
Composite signal VIDEO COMPOSITE in VIDEO
(VIDEO IN: Y/CPST) group
Separated Y/C signal VIDEO S VIDEO in VIDEO
(VIDEO IN: Y/CPST and group
R−Y/C)

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Component signal VIDEO Y−R,B in VIDEO group
(VIDEO IN: Y/CPST,
R−Y/C, and B−Y)
SDI signal VIDEO SDI in VIDEO group
(SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN)
SDTI (QSDI) signal SDTI/i.LINK SDTI: both SDTI video
(SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN) and audio input
signals are
recorded.
V:SDTI: only SDTI video
input signal is
recorded.
i.LINK-compatible digital SDTI/i.LINK i.LINK
video signal in DV format
(i.DV IN/OUT)
Internal test video signal VIDEO SG in VIDEO group
a) The indicators without the corresponding optional boards (DSBK-1501/1505) installed in the
unit do not light.

Audio input signal Corresponding INPUT Lit indicator in the

(input connector) SELECT button INPUT signal display
section a)
Analog signal CH1 1/2 and CH2 3/4 ANALOG in AUDIO
(AUDIO IN 1/3 and group
AUDIO IN 2/4)
AES/EBU signal CH1 1/2 and CH2 3/4 AES/EBU in AUDIO
(AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN) group
SDI signal CH1 1/2 and CH2 3/4 SDI in AUDIO group
(SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN)
SDTI (QSDI) signal SDTI/i.LINK SDTI
(SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN)
i.LINK-compatible digital SDTI/i.LINK i.LINK
audio signal in DV format
(i.DV IN/OUT)
Internal test audio signal CH1 1/2 and CH2 3/4 SG in AUDIO group
a) The indicators without the corresponding optional boards (DSBK-1501/1505) installed in the
unit do not light.

Caution
Once you have started recording, you cannot change the input signal
selection.

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 6 Select the audio mode.
Select either two-channel mode (2 CHANNEL) or four-channel mode (4
CHANNEL) with the REC MODE menu item (see page 66). The
corresponding indicator lights in the REC MODE display.

Audio mode Lit indicator in the REC MODE display

2-channel mode 2CH
4-channel mode 4CH

Cautions
• When recording in DVCAM format or this unit’s DV (SP) format, two
audio recording modes, with either two channels at 48 kHz or four
channels at 32 kHz, can be used. It is not possible to select any other mode
(for example with four channels at 48 kHz).
• During audio editing, if a signal used in assemble or insert editing is in a
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different mode from the base tape, the signals will be discontinuous at the
edit points, and correct editing will not be obtained. For this reason, the
menu settings on this unit are arranged to inhibit audio editing between
different modes.
For smooth editing operations, check the audio recording mode of the
base tape beforehand.
• Once you have started recording, you cannot change the audio mode or
recording format.
• If on a tape there is a point where the audio mode is switched, it is not
possible to carry out insert editing over a section including that point.
• When, in 4-channel mode, analog audio is selected for all four channels
(channels 1/2 and 3/4), the same analog audio signals are recorded on
channels 1 and 3 and on channels 2 and 4, respectively.

7 When manually adjusting audio input levels

With the VAR switch on the front panel set to REC, use the REC/PB
LEVEL control knob for each channel to adjust the audio input level.
Watching the audio level meter in E-E mode, adjust the level so that the
meter does not indicate higher values than 0 dB when the audio signal is at
its maximum. When the level exceeds 0 dB, the OVER indicator lights.
When recording at reference level
When the VAR switch on the front panel is set to PRESET, recording is
carried out at the preset reference level.

Reference level setting

The factory-preset reference level for analog audio input is −20 dB (DSR-
1500A) or −18 dB (DSR-1500AP). This setting can be changed using the
LEVEL SELECT menu item (see page 67).
For recording in DV (SP) format, the reference level is fixed at −12 dB.

Recording Procedure
This section describes the procedure to perform recording on this unit, showing
an example session in which playback signals coming from a player VCR will
be recorded on the tape loaded in the unit.

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 1

LOCAL/REMOTE
dB OVER dB OVER INPUT U-BIT SERVO CL REC INHI
switch
0 0 VIDEO AUDIO
V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4 TC COUNTER NO EDIT REPEAT
-12 -12 SDTI S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG
i.LINK Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU
-20 -20 SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG
-30 -30 OUTPUT
-40 -40 VIDEO AUDIO
SDI COMPOSITE CH 1/2 HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES
-60 -60
SDTI S VIDEO CH 3/4 PB FS REC MODE VITC REMOTE
CH- 1 3 CH- 2 4 Y-R,B 48K 44.1K 32K 2CH 4CH EDIT MODE 9P i.LINK

REW PLAY F FWD STOP REC

Recorder
(DSR-1500A/1500AP)
2

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dB OVER dB dB OVER dB dB OVER dB dB OVER dB
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0

-12 1 -12 1 -12 1 -12 1

-20 0 -20 0 -20 0 -20 0

-1 -1 -1 -1
-30 -30 -30 -30
-40 -2 -40 -2 -40 -2 -40 -2
-60 1 -60 2 -60 3 -60 4 PB FS 48k44.1k32k

Player
(DSR-1600/1600P, etc.) 3

Notes
• When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the
REMOTE connector of this unit, set the LOCAL/REMOTE switch to
REMOTE, turning the REMOTE indicator on. When not, set the switch to
LOCAL, turning the indicator off.
• If you intend to use a tape recorded on this unit in a system comprising a DSR-
85/85P and an ES-7 EditStation, it is recommended to record color bars on at
least the first 40 seconds of the tape.
When transferring digital signals from the DSR-85/85P to the ES-7
EditStation at four times normal speed, there must be recording for
approximately 40 seconds before the IN point.

1 After checking the following items, hold the cassette with the tape window
facing upward, then insert it into the recorder (this unit) as illustrated on
page 25.
.

Item to check See section

Make sure that the REC/SAVE switch “Preventing accidental erasure” on
of the cassette is set to REC. page 25
Check for tape slack. “Checking the tape for slack” on page
24
Make sure that the “HUMID!” alarm is “Condensation” on page 95
not shown in the time counter display.
The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit and the tape is wound
round the head drum. The tape is stationary while the head drum rotates, and
the STOP button lights.

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 If the REC INHI indicator lights:
It indicates that the REC/SAVE switch of the loaded cassette has been set
to SAVE. Press the EJECT button in the tape transport control section to
remove the cassette, then set the REC/SAVE switch to REC and reload the
cassette.

Note
When ejecting and loading cassettes, make sure that the unit has been
powered on.

2 Hold down the REC button and press the PLAY button.
This puts the unit into recording mode, and the tape starts moving.

3 Press the PLAY button on the player.

The player starts the playback operation, at which point this unit starts
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recording the input playback signals.

Cautions
• Once you have started recording, you cannot change the audio mode or
recording format.
• If on a tape there is a point where the audio mode is switched, it is not
possible to carry out insert editing over a section including that point.
If the following indicators light when a cassette is loaded

Indicator It means:
Cassette memory indicator The loaded cassette contains a cassette memory.
CL indicator There is ClipLink log data stored in the cassette
memory on the loaded cassette.

Caution
With such a cassette, carrying out recording destroys
the ClipLink log data.
NO EDIT indicator • The recording format of the tape is DV, or a
DVCPRO tape is inserted.
Replace the tape with one that has been recorded
in DVCAM format.
• The recording format selected on this unit is DV
(SP). In this case, you cannot use the editing
functions.

During editing operation

The audio recording mode selected on this unit does
not coincide with that of the tape.
In this case, set the unit for the same audio recording
mode as with the tape.
However, If your current purpose is recording only,
you can use the tape as it is.

For more details, see “Troubleshooting” on page 98.

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To perform the following operations

Operation Do this:
Stop recording. Press the STOP button.
The unit enters stop mode, and will automatically
switch to standby off mode after the time period set
with the STOP TIMER menu item (see page 64) for
tape protection.
Remove the cassette. Press the EJECT button.
After a few seconds, the tape is unwound from the
head drum and the cassette is automatically ejected.
If a CNT value is shown on the time counter display
(the time data type indicator “COUNTER” is lit), the
CNT value is reset.
Inhibit the unit from Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 61)
outputting text information to OFF.

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(time data, operation mode
indications, etc.) to the
video monitor.
Change the time period Change the setting of the STOP TIMER menu item
before the unit switches (see page 64).
from stop mode to standby
off mode.

Reference level for recording in DV (SP) format

On many consumer DV devices, recording is carried out at a reference level of
−12 dB. Threfore, when recording in DV (SP) format on this unit, using the
fixed referenced level of −12 dB is recommended. When dubbing DVCAM
source material recorded at a different reference level, you can carry out manual
adjustment as described in the following.

Player (DSR-1800A/1800AP/1600Aa)/ Recorder (DSR-1500A/

1600APa)/1500A/1500AP) in E-E mode 1500AP) in E-E mode

Audio input selection: INT SG/1 i.LINK/ REC FORMAT: DV (SP)

kHz SDTI (QSDI)/ VAR switch: REC
REC mode: 2ch or 4ch depending SDI
on DVCAM source For each channel, observing
Reference level: Reference level the audio level meter, adjust
of the DVCAM source the audio level to −12 dB
VAR switchb): PRESET with the level control knob.

a) On the DSR-1600A/1600AP, tape recorded

at the reference level is played back.
b) DSR-1500A/1500AP only

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 Playback
This section describes the settings and operations necessary to perform playback
on this unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the
unit as part of an editing system, for dubbing, or as a stand-alone player VCR.

For the necessary connections for playback and the settings not covered in this
section, see Chapter 5 “Connections and Settings” (page 79).

Settings for Playback

Video monitor
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Player (DSR-1500A/1500AP)

1
dB OVER dB OVER INPUT U-BIT SERVO CL REC INHI
0 0 VIDEO AUDIO
V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4 TC COUNTER NO EDIT REPEAT
-12 -12 SDTI S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG
i.LINK Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU
-20 -20 SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG
-30 -30 OUTPUT
-40 -40 VIDEO AUDIO
SDI COMPOSITE CH 1/2 HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES
-60 -60
SDTI S VIDEO CH 3/4 PB FS REC MODE VITC REMOTE
CH- 1 3 CH- 2 4 Y-R,B 48K 44.1K 32K 2CH 4CH EDIT MODE 9P i.LINK

REW PLAY F FWD STOP REC

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

2 Power on the video monitor and set its switches as shown below.

Switch Setting
75 Ω termination switch ON (or attach a 75 Ω terminator.)
Input switch Set according to the type of input signal from this
unit.

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Playback Procedure

LOCAL/
dB
0
OVER dB
0
OVER INPUT
VIDEO AUDIO U-BIT SERVO CL REC INHI
REMOTE switch
V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4 TC COUNTER NO EDIT REPEAT
-12 -12 SDTI S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG
i.LINK Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU
-20 -20 SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG
-30 -30 OUTPUT
-40 -40 VIDEO AUDIO
SDI COMPOSITE CH 1/2 HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES
-60 -60
SDTI S VIDEO CH 3/4 PB FS REC MODE VITC REMOTE
CH- 1 3 CH- 2 4 Y-R,B 48K 44.1K 32K 2CH 4CH EDIT MODE 9P i.LINK

REW PLAY F FWD STOP REC

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Note
When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the
REMOTE connector of this unit, set the LOCAL/REMOTE switch of this unit
to REMOTE, turning the REMOTE indicator on. When not, set the switch to
LOCAL, turning the indicator off.

1 Insert a cassette.

For details of cassette insertion see page 25, and for usable cassette types
see page 23.

The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit and the STOP button
lights. A few seconds later, if the STOP menu item under the AUTO EE
SELECT menu item (see page 60) is set to PB, a still image will appear on
the monitor screen.

2 Press the PLAY button.

This starts the playback operation. When the tape is played back all the way
to the end, the unit automatically rewinds it and then stops.
If the following indicators light when a cassette is loaded

Indicator It means:
Cassette memory indicator The loaded cassette contains a cassette memory.
CL indicator There is ClipLink log data stored in the cassette
memory on the loaded cassette.
NO EDIT indicator • The tape was recorded in the DV format, or a
DVCPRO tape is inserted.
You cannot use it as a recording tape for editing.
• The recording format selected on this unit is DV
(SP).

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 To perform the following operations

Operation Do this:
Stop playback. Press the STOP button.
The unit enters stop mode, and will automatically
switch to standby off mode after the time set with the
STOP TIMER menu item (see page 64) for tape
protection.
Adjust the audio playback For digital (optional DSBK-1501 required) or
level. analog audio output
Set the VAR switch on the front panel to PB and use
the REC/PB LEVEL control knob for each channel.
For outputs from the PHONES connector and
MONITOR connector
Use the PHONES control knob on the front panel
(outputs from the PHONES connector on the front
panel and the MONITOR connector on the rear panel
are adjusted).
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Play back in shuttle mode To carry out a high-speed search (10 times normal
while monitoring the speed) in forward or reverse direction, press the G or
video.a) g button.
To return to normal-speed playback, press the PLAY
button.

Note
When performing these operations, set the LOCAL/
REMOTE switch on the front panel to LOCAL.
Play back in jog mode while To carry out frame-by-frame playback in forward or
monitoring the video.a) reverse direction, press the f or F button.
When you hold down the f or F button, playback is
continued in jog mode (−1/2 times normal speed) in
forward or reverse direction.

Note
When performing these operations, set the LOCAL/
REMOTE switch on the front panel to LOCAL.
Inhibit the unit from Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 61)
outputting text information to OFF.
(time data, operation mode
indications, etc.) to the
video monitor.
Remove the cassette. Press the EJECT button.
If a CNT value is shown in the time counter display,
the CNT value is reset.
Disable the automatic Set the AUTO REW menu item (see page 61) to
rewind function. DISABLE.
Change the time period Change the setting of the STOP TIMER menu item
before the unit switches (see page 64).
from stop mode to standby
off mode.
a) When the SEARCH ENABLE menu item (see page 60) is set to ENABLE.

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Repeat Playback—Automatic Cyclical Playback
Proceed as follows to perform automatic cyclical playback of recording (repeat
playback) between selected start and end points.

1 Set the desired repeat start and end points with the REPEAT FUNCTION
menu item (see page 59).
You can set points A and B as start and end points by following the
procedure described in the next section.

2 Set the REPEAT MODE menu item (see page 59) to ON.
The REPEAT indicator lights.

3 Press the SET (YES) button to save the new setting and close the menu.

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Press the PLAY button.
The unit repeats playback between the repeat start and end points set in step
1.

Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback

You can set the repeat playback start point (point A) and end point (point B) by
using the current tape position or inputting time code values.
To perform repeat playback after setting points A and B, press the PLAY button
when the REMOTE indicator is off. When the DSRM-10 Remote Control Unit
is connected to the CONTROL S connector on the front panel, you can also start
repeat playback by pressing its PLAY button with the REMOTE indicator of
this unit off.

Note
When performing repeat playback using points A and B as the playback start
and end points, make sure that the REPEAT TOP and REPEAT END menu
items (see page 59) are set to A POINT and B POINT, respectively.

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 Setting the current tape position as point A or B
Proceed as follows to set the current tape position as point A or B for repeat
playback.

MENU RESET(NO)

dB
0
OVER dB
0
OVER INPUT
VIDEO AUDIO U-BIT SERVO CL REC INHI
TC
-12

-20
-12

-20
V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4
SDTI
i.LINK

OUTPUT
S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG
Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU
SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG
TC COUNTER NO EDIT REPEAT

PRESET SET(YES)
-30 -30
-40 -40 VIDEO AUDIO
SDI COMPOSITE CH 1/2 HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES
-60 -60
SDTI S VIDEO CH 3/4 PB FS REC MODE VITC REMOTE
CH- 1 3 CH- 2 4 Y-R,B 48K 44.1K 32K 2CH 4CH EDIT MODE 9P i.LINK

REW PLAY F FWD STOP REC

Buttons used for setting

the current tape position
as point A
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Buttons used for setting

the current tape position
as point B

While holding down the SET (YES) button in the menu control section, press
the g or G button. The time code value of the current tape position is set as point
A or B, and a message “A set” or “B set” is displayed for 0.5 second in the time
counter display.
Once set, the point A or B time code value is held in the non-volatile memory
of the unit until changed. It is not lost when the unit is powered off.

Note
When setting point A or B, you can only use a time code value. Even when
COUNTER is selected with the COUNTER SELECT button, you cannot use a
CNT value to set point A or B.
To check the point A or B time code value
Press the g or G button in the menu control section. While the button is held
down, the point A or B time code value is displayed on the monitor and in the
time counter display.
If you hold down the g and G buttons simultaneously, the value shown is the
point B time code value minus the point A time code value. If the point A time
code value is greater than the point B time code value, a minus sign (−) is shown
before the value.

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Inputting time code values for points A and B
Using the following procedure, you can modify the time code value for point A
or B.

MENU RESET(NO)

1,15
TC
PRESET SET(YES)

13
12
8,11
2,3,4,6,10,11

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5,7,9,12

1 Press the MENU button.

The following menu display appears.

SYSTEM MENU
SETUP MENU Setup menu
AUTO FUNCTION
Time counter display
HOURS METER

Monitor screen

2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the G button.

The display changes as follows.

SETUP MENU
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Operational
DISPLAY CONTROL
TIME CODE Time counter display
SETUP BANK OPERATION

MENU GRADE :BASIC

Monitor screen

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 3 With “OPERATIONAL FUNCTION” selected, press the G button.
The display changes as follows.

SETUP MENU
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >REP FUNC
REPEAT FUNCTION
Time counter display
AUTO EE SELECT
LOCAL ENABLE :STP&EJ

Monitor screen
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4 With “REPEAT FUNCTION” selected, press the G button.

The contents of the REPEAT FUNCTION menu item are displayed.

SETUP MENU
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >> REPEAT MD
REPEAT FUNCTION
Time counter display
REPEAT MODE :OFF
REPEAT TOP :T.TOP
REPEAT END :V.END
A PRESET
B PRESET

Monitor screen

5 Press the F button to select “REPEAT TOP.”

SETUP MENU
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >> REP TOP
REPEAT FUNCTION
Time counter display
REPEAT MODE :OFF
REPEAT TOP :T.TOP
REPEAT END :V.END
A PRESET
B PRESET

Monitor screen

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6 Press the G button.
The display changes as follows.

SETUP MENU
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >>> Tape top
REPEAT FUNCTION
Time counter display
REPEAT TOP :T.TOP
* TAPE TOP :V.END
A POINT

Monitor screen

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7 Press the F button to select “A POINT.”

SETUP MENU
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >>> A point
REPEAT FUNCTION
Time counter display
REPEAT TOP :T.TOP
* TAPE TOP :V.END
A POINT

Monitor screen

8 Press the g button.

The display changes as follows.

SETUP MENU
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >> REP TOP
REPEAT FUNCTION Time counter display
REPEAT MODE :OFF
REPEAT TOP .A
REPEAT END :V.END
A PRESET
B PRESET

Monitor screen

Playback 41
 9 Press the F button to select “A PRESET.”

SETUP MENU
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >> A preset
REPEAT FUNCTION
Time counter display
REPEAT MODE :OFF
REPEAT TOP .A
REPEAT END :V.END
A PRESET
B PRESET

Monitor screen

10Press the G button.

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The A PRESET MODE screen appears. The time code value of the current
point A is displayed below the screen title.

A PRESET MODE

A 00:00:00:00

INC/DEC : ( )( )KEY
SHIFT : ( )( )KEY
CLEAR : RESET KEY
DATA SAVE : SET KEY
TO MENU : MENU KEY

Monitor screen

11Use the g or G button to select the digit in the time code value display that
you want to change.
Each press of the button causes the digit to the left or right to begin flashing.
Holding the button down moves the flashing digit continuously.
If you want to clear the time code value, press the RESET (NO) button. The
value is cleared to 00:00:00:00, and the leftmost digit begins flashing.

12Press the f or F button to increment or decrement the value of the flashing

digit.
Each press of the button increments or decrements the value. Holding the
button down increments or decrements the value continuously. To change
other digits, return to step 11.

42 Playback
 13Press the SET (YES) button to confirm the defined value.
The message “NOW SAVING...” is displayed on the monitor screen and
“Saving...” is shown in the time counter display while the new setting is
being saved in memory.

Caution
The new setting may be lost if you power off the unit during the saving
operation. Wait until the saving operation is completed before powering the
unit off.

If you want to discard the changed value

Press the MENU button instead of pressing the SET (YES) button to return
to the menu display, then press the MENU button again to end the menu
operation without saving the changed value into memory.

After the saving operation is completed, the monitor screen and time

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counter display return to the REPEAT FUNCTION setting display as
shown in step 9.

14To set point B, refer to steps 5 to 13. (Select “REPEAT END” in step 5, “B
POINT” in step 7, and “B PRESET” in step 9.)

15Press the MENU button to close the menu.

Cuing Up to Any Desired Position Set as Point A or B

You can set any desired tape position as point A or B and cue up to the set point
when required. To cue up to point A or B, holding down the g or G button in
the menu control section, press the REW button in the tape transport control
section.

For the methods of setting points A and B, see the previous section.

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for Editing Operation Chapter 3
Use the DISPLAY CONTROL menu items (see page 61)
Setting the Time Data to select the information displayed and the character type
and position of the indications.

When you set the SUB STATUS menu item (see page 62)
This unit is provided with the following functions related
to other than OFF, you can also display supplementary
to time data.
status information on the monitor screen such as editing
• Display and reset CNT value
mode settings and the operating mode of the internal time
• Set, display, record, and play back SMPTE/EBU time
code generator.
code and user bit data
• Set, display, record, and play back VITC
For details of supplementary status information, see
“Displaying Supplementary Status Information” on page
The unit can output the time code read from the tape as an
77.
analog (LTC) signal while in normal-speed playback
mode, and receive an external analog time code (LTC)
signal.

Note
The unit outputs no signal from the TC OUT connector
unless it is in normal-speed playback mode.

The following explains how to use these functions.

Displaying Time Data and Operation

Mode Indications
Time data and operation mode indications can be
displayed on the monitor screen.
Time data can also be displayed in the time counter display
on this unit.

To view time data and operation mode

indications on the monitor screen
Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 61) to
ON (factory default setting).
The time data and the indication of the current operation
mode are superimposed on the video signal that is being
output from the B−Y/CPST (SUPER) connector, and can
be viewed on the monitor screen.

44 Setting the Time Data

Monitor screen contents C Drop frame indication for time code generator
The contents of the monitor screen are shown below. (for DSR-1500A only)

. Drop frame mode (factory default setting)

: Non-drop frame mode
A Time data type

Time data
B Drop frame indication
D VITC field indication
for time code reader a)
(blank) Display fields 1 and 3.
C Drop frame indication * Display fields 2 and 4.
for time code
generator a)

D VITC field
indication E DSR-1500A/1500AP operation mode
T C R 0 0 : 0 4 . 4 7 . 0 7 *
Display Operation mode
P L A Y L O C K
CASSETTE OUT Cassette is not loaded.
E DSR-1500A/1500AP operation mode THREADING Tape loading
UNTHREADING Tape unloading
a) This character (.) can appear on the DSR-1500A only. The
character to appear in these two columns is always a colon STANDBY OFF Standby off mode
( : ) on the DSR-1500AP.
T. RELEASE Tape tension released
STOP Stop mode

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A Time data type F. FWD Fast forward mode
The following time data type indications are displayed.
REW Rewind mode
Indication Description PREROLL Preroll mode
CNT Count value of the time counter PLAY Playback mode (servo unlocked)
TCR Time code data from time code reader PLAY LOCK Playback mode (servo locked)
(factory default setting)
PLAY-PAUSE Temporary stop of playback
UBR User bit data from time code reader
REC Record mode (servo unlocked)
TCR. Time code data from VITC reader a) REC LOCK Record mode (servo locked)
UBR. User bit data from VITC reader a) REC-PAUSE Temporary stop of recording
TCG Time code data from time code generator EDIT Edit mode (servo unlocked)
UBG User bit data from time code generator EDIT LOCK Edit mode (servo locked)
T*R b) Time code data from time code reader. The JOG STILL Still picture in jog mode
asterisk indicates an interpolation by the time
JOG FWD Jog mode in forward direction
code reader to make up for the time code
data not correctly read from the tape. JOG REV Jog mode in reverse direction
U*R b) User bit data from the time code reader. The SHUTTLE (Speed) Shuttle mode
asterisk indicates that last data is retained by
AUTO EDIT Automatic editing mode
the time code reader, as the new data has
not been read correctly from the tape. PREVIEW Preview mode
a) You can switch between TC and VITC using the TC SELECT menu item REVIEW Review mode
(see page 63).
b) “*” is displayed when data cannot be read in correctly.

B Drop frame indication for time code reader (on

DSR-1500A only)

. Drop frame mode (factory default setting)

: Non-drop frame mode

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 To display the desired time data in the time To reset the CNT value
counter display Press the RESET (NO) button in the menu control section.
This resets the CNT value to 0:00:00:00.

Note
During playback, if the recording on the tape includes
Time data type indicators discontinuities, the counter may operate incorrectly at the
corresponding points.

Using the Internal Time Code

Generator
dB
0

-12
OVER dB
0

-12
OVER INPUT
VIDEO AUDIO
V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4
SDTI S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG
U-BIT
TC
SERVO
COUNTER
CL REC INHI
NO EDIT REPEAT
You can set the initial time code value before recording the
i.LINK Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU
-20

-30
-40

-60
-20

-30
-40

-60
OUTPUT
SDI
SDTI
SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG

VIDEO
COMPOSITE
S VIDEO
AUDIO
CH 1/2
CH 3/4
HOURS
PB FS
MINUTES
REC MODE
SECONDS
VITC
FRAMES
REMOTE
time code generated by the internal time code generator
onto a tape. In addition, you can use the user bits to record
CH- 1 3 CH- 2 4 Y-R,B 48K 44.1K 32K 2CH 4CH EDIT MODE 9P i.LINK

such data as the date, time, scene number, reel number, or

other useful information.

When an external time code generator is connected to the

COUNTER SELECT button TC IN connector, the internal time code generator can be
locked to (synchronized with) an external time code.

Time counter display To set the initial time code value and user
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bit data

Press the COUNTER SELECT button on the front panel.

Each press of this button cycles through three options:
3 2 7
CNT value, time code, and user bit data. The time data type
indicator for each option lights as it is selected.

Time data Time data shown in the time counter

type display
indicator dB
0
OVER dB
0
OVER INPUT
VIDEO AUDIO U-BIT SERVO CL REC INHI
V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4 TC COUNTER NO EDIT REPEAT
-12 -12 SDTI S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG

COUNTER CNT (count value of the time counter)

i.LINK Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU
-20 -20 SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG
-30 -30 OUTPUT
-40 -40 VIDEO AUDIO
SDI COMPOSITE CH 1/2 HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES
-60 -60
SDTI S VIDEO CH 3/4 PB FS REC MODE VITC REMOTE
CH- 1 3 CH- 2 4 Y-R,B 48K 44.1K 32K 2CH 4CH EDIT MODE 9P i.LINK

TC Time code (when recording, the time code is

generated by the internal time code
generator; when playing back, the time code
is read from the tape.)
U-BIT User bit data (when recording, the user bit
data is according to the most recent settings;
when playing back, the user bit data is read
from the tape.)
1 4,5,6
Note
When the REMOTE indicator in the front panel display
section is lit, the COUNTER SELECT button does not 1 Press the COUNTER SELECT button to light the time
operate while the tape is moving. In such cases, use the data type indicator “TC” or “U-BIT.”
external equipment connected to the REMOTE connector TC: To set the initial time code value
on the rear panel to select the time data. U-BIT: To set user bit data
The current time code value or user bit data is shown
in the time counter display.

46 Setting the Time Data

2 Set the TIME CODE menu items (see page 63) as 7 Press the SET (YES) button.
shown below.
The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the
monitor screen, “Saving...” appears in the time counter
Menu item Setting display, and the new settings are stored in memory.
TC MODE “INT PRESET” After this saving operation is completed, the monitor
RUN MODE “FREE RUN” or “REC RUN” screen and the time counter display return to their
usual status.
DF MODE Normally “ON (DF)”
(for DSR-1500A only)
Note
3 Press the TC PRESET button in the menu control The set data may be lost if you power off the unit while
section. the above saving operation is in progress. Wait until
the saving operation is completed before powering off.
The current setting is shown on the monitor screen and
in the time counter display on the front panel. The
Advancement of internal time code
leftmost digit keeps flashing.
One of the following menu screens is displayed on the generator
monitor depending on the setting made in step 1. The internal time code generator can advance in either of
two modes, which can be set with the RUN MODE menu
TC PRESET MODE UB PRESET MODE item (see page 63).
FREE RUN: Advancement starts when the data saving
TCG 00:00:00:00 UBG 00:00:00:00 operation is completed.
REC RUN: Advancement starts when recording starts and
stops when recording stops.

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INC/DEC : ( )( )KEY INC/DEC : ( )( )KEY
SHIFT : ( )( )KEY SHIFT : ( )( )KEY
CLEAR : RESET KEY CLEAR : RESET KEY To set the current time as the initial time
DATA SAVE : SET KEY DATA SAVE : SET KEY
ABORT : TC PRESET KEY ABORT : TC PRESET KEY code value
In step 2 above, set the RUN MODE menu item to FREE
Initial time code value setting User bit setting screen RUN, then set the current time (format: HH:MM:SS:FF =
screen hours: minutes:seconds:frame number) in step 3 and
subsequent steps.
Note
If you press the TC PRESET button while CNT value Synchronizing Internal and External
is being displayed, the message “COUNTER MODE
IS SELECTED.” will appear on the monitor screen Time Codes
and “CNT mode!” will appear in the time counter
display on the front panel. If this happens, press the The internal time code generator can be synchronized with
COUNTER SELECT button to light the time data type an external time code (LTC) input to this unit.
indicator “TC” or “U-BIT.”
To synchronize the internal time code to
4 Use the g and G buttons to move the flashing digit to external time code
the value to be changed.
Input an external time code (LTC) signal to the TC IN
connector, then set the TC MODE menu item (see page
5 Use the f and F buttons to change the value of the
63) to EXT REGEN.
flashing digit.
The internal time code generator locks onto the external
Enter hexadecimal values (0 to 9, A to F) when setting time code and starts advancing. Once the internal time
user bit data. code generator has been synchronized in this way, you can
disconnect the external time code input and this unit will
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have set the desired maintain the synchronized time code.
values for all digits.
To set a value of 00:00:00:00, simply press the RESET Note
(NO) button. When the selected input mode is “SDTI” or “i.LINK” (the
SDTI or i.LINK indicator is lit in the INPUT signal display
section), setting the TC MODE menu item to EXT
REGEN causes the internal time code generator to

Setting the Time Data 47

 automatically synchronize with the external time code 1 Press the MENU button in the menu control section.
input to the unit via the SDTI or i.LINK interface.
SYSTEM MENU
Once an external time code signal has been input, the SETUP MENU Setup menu
internal time code advancement mode and frame count AUTO FUNCTION Time counter display
mode are automatically set as follows: HOURS METER
Advancement mode: FREE RUN
Frame count mode: Same as external time code (drop
frame or non-drop frame)

To confirm external synchronization

Press the STOP button to put the unit into stop mode, then Monitor screen
press the REC button.
Look at the time counter display and check that the time
code value displayed there matches the external time code 2 Press the f or F button to select “AUTO
value. FUNCTION.”

Rerecording the Time Code—TC SYSTEM MENU

Insert Function SETUP MENU Auto func
AUTO FUNCTION Time counter display
HOURS METER
The TC insert function makes it possible to use the internal
time code generator to rewrite time code or user bits when
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the time code recorded on a tape is discontinuous.

When recording in DVCAM format, you can start
recording time code from an initial value which can be set
freely (see page 46).

Notes Monitor screen

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

(You cannot use the TC insert function with a tape
recorded in DV format.) 3 Press the G button.
• The time code recording starts from the current tape This displays the items in the level 1 of the auto mode
position. Cue the tape up beforehand to the required start execution menu.
position.
• If you use a tape on which ClipLink log data is recorded,
the ClipLink log data will be lost. AUTO FUNCTION MENU
SDTI DUB
SDTI DUBBING
i.LINK DUBBING Time counter display
Use the following procedure. TC INSERT

MENU RESET(NO)

1
TC
PRESET SET(YES)

7,8
Monitor screen
2
3,5

2,4

48 Setting the Time Data

4 Press the F button to select “TC INSERT.” 7 Press the SET (YES) button.
Time code recording starts from the current tape
AUTO FUNCTION MENU
TC insert position.
SDTI DUBBING
i.LINK DUBBING Time counter display
TC INSERT
TC INSERT
Executing
Time counter display
EXECUTING.

TCR 00:00:00:00
UBR 00:00:00:00

Monitor screen

ABORT:MENU KEY

5 Press the G button. Monitor screen

The following message appears.

Note
If the recording format of the tape is not DVCAM, a
TC INSERT
Set tape! different message appears.
See “When the recording format of the tape is not
Time counter display
DVCAM” (page 49).

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INSERT THE TAPE IN When the recording ends, the message “TC INSERT
THIS VTR.
COMPLETED. PUSH THE YES BUTTON.” appears
on the monitor screen and “Completed” appears in the
time counter display.
ABORT:MENU KEY
Monitor screen 8 Press the SET (YES) button to exit the menu.
When recording format is not DVCAM
Note
When you carry out step 5 of the foregoing procedure, the
following message appears.
If the recording format is not DVCAM, a different
message appears.
See “When recording format is not DVCAM” (page TC INSERT
49). Not DVCAM!
NO TC INSERT FUNCTION Time counter display
6 Insert the cassette. AVAILABLE, DV RECORDING
FORMAT SELECTED.
SELECT DVCAM RECORDING
A message to confirm the TC insert operation appears. FORMAT.

PUSH THE YES BUTTON.

TC INSERT
TC insert?
Time counter display
START TC INSERT? Monitor screen

Press the SET (YES) button to end the operation and do it

over again after setting the REC FORMAT menu item (see
page 60) to DVCAM. You can use the TC insert function
START:YES KEY in DVCAM format only.
ABORT:MENU KEY
Monitor screen When the recording format of the tape is not
DVCAM
When you carry out step 7 of the foregoing procedure, the
To cancel the TC insert operation following message appears.
Press the MENU button.

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 TC INSERT
Not DVCAM!
TC INSERT IS ABORTED
Time counter display
DUE TO NON DVCAM
FORMAT SOURCE.

PUSH THE YES BUTTON.

Monitor screen

Press the SET (YES) button to end the operation and do it

over again after replacing the tape with one recorded in
DVCAM format.
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50 Setting the Time Data

 Note
High-Speed and Low- When controlling this unit from external equipment, set
the REMOTE I/F menu item (see page 68) and the
Speed Search—Quickly LOCAL/REMOTE switch so that the remote mode
indicators in the display section are on or off as follows.
and Accurately
• When using an editing control unit connected to the
Determining Editing REMOTE connector:
Points Switch/menu item Setting
LOCAL/REMOTE switch REMOTE
(REMOTE indicator lights.)
Use the search function to easily locate the desired scene
REMOTE I/F menu item 9PIN
and to quickly and accurately determine edit points. (9P indicator lights.)

When F. FWD/REW under the AUTO EE SELECT menu

item (see page 60) is set to PB (factory default setting), you • When using a SIRCS-compatible remote control unit
can use the F FWD and REW buttons on this unit or connected to the CONTROL S connector:
external equipment for high-speed search.
Switch/menu item Setting
LOCAL/REMOTE switch LOCAL
Search Operations via External REMOTE I/F menu item —
Equipment

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You can control the unit in the following operation modes • When using equipment connected to the i.DV IN/
from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE OUT connector:
connector on the rear panel, a SIRCS-compatible remote Switch/menu item Setting
control unit such as the DSRM-10 connected to the
CONTROL S connector (on the front panel), or control LOCAL/REMOTE switch REMOTE
(REMOTE indicator lights.)
equipment connected to the i.DV IN/OUT connector.
Shuttle: Use this mode to view color video playback at REMOTE I/F menu item i.LINK
(i.LINK indicator lights.)
speeds ranging from 0 to 60 times normal speed in
both directions. For description on how to carry out search operations via
Note
external equipment, see the operating instructions for the
equipment.
When controlling the unit from the DSRM-10 for
shuttle-mode search, the maximum search speed is 16
times normal speed in both directions.

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

frame search.
Digital slow: Use this mode for noise-free color video
playback at speeds ranging from 0 to 1/2 times normal
speed in both directions.
Still: Use this mode to view a still picture of any field.
Jog audio: Use this mode to monitor the audio at speeds
ranging from 1 to 1/30 times normal speed in both
directions.

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 Connections for dubbing via i.LINK interface
Digitally Dubbing Signals To carry out dubbing through the i.LINK interface,
connect the i.DV IN/OUT connectors on this unit and the
in DVCAM/DV Format player.
Use the following procedure.

In addition to straightforward tape dubbing, you can also

use this unit to dub signals in DVCAM/DV format
MENU RESET(NO)
automatically from the beginning of the tape to the end
through the SDTI (QSDI) or i.LINK interface. 1,9
To use the SDTI (QSDI) interface, the optional DSBK- TC
PRESET SET(YES)
1501 board is required.
When you dub data recorded by a DVCAM camcorder that 7
supports the ClipLink function, you can also include the
data stored in the cassette memory. 2
Notes
3,4,5
• It is not possible to dub signals recorded in DV (LP)
format.
Digital dubbing is carried out in the digital format used
on the source tape regardless of the recording format 2,4
selected on this unit. If the source tape begins with a
section in which no signals are recorded, the
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corresponding no-signal section created at the beginning

of the tape recorded on this unit may have a different
length depending on the digital format of the source tape, 1 Press the MENU button in the menu control section.
the recording format selected on this unit, etc. During
dubbing, if the digital format of the source tape changes, SYSTEM MENU
no signals are recorded until the initial digital format is SETUP MENU Setup menu
restored. No signals are recorded also when the digital AUTO FUNCTION Time counter display
HOURS METER
format used on the player is DV (LP).
• Regardless of the audio recording mode setting of this
unit, dubbing is performed with the original audio
recording mode unchanged (two-channel/48 kHz mode
or four-channel/32 kHz mode).
• Approximately the last 2 minutes of the tape may not be
copied because of differences in tape lengths. (If an
index picture is recorded in this portion, it may also not Monitor screen
be copied.)
• A continuous recorded section of approximately 5
seconds is required before the recording start point. It is 2 Press the f or F button to select “AUTO
recommended to record beforehand color bars or a FUNCTION.”
similar signal at the start point of the source tape to be
dubbed on this unit.
SYSTEM MENU
SETUP MENU Auto func
Connections for dubbing via SDTI (QSDI) AUTO FUNCTION Time counter display
interface HOURS METER
To perform SDTI (QSDI) dubbing, connect the REMOTE
connectors and the SDTI (QSDI) IN/OUT connectors on
this unit and a DVCAM device with SDTI (QSDI)
connectors.

For details of the connections and switch settings, see

“Connections for SDTI (QSDI) Dubbing” on page 90. Monitor screen

52 Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV Format

3 Press the G button. 6 Insert the source tape in the player, and the recording
tape in this unit.
This displays the items on level 1 of the auto mode
execution menu. A message to confirm the dubbing operation appears.

AUTO FUNCTION MENU SDTI DUBBING

SDTI DUBBING SDTI DUB (A/V/TC/CM) Start dub?
i.LINK DUBBING Time counter display Time counter display
TC INSERT
START QSDI DUBBING?

START:YES KEY
ABORT:MENU KEY
Monitor screen Monitor screen

4 Press the G button to display the menu level 2 for the To cancel the dubbing operation
item “SDTI DUBBING,” and select the data to be Press the MENU button.
dubbed with the F button.
7 Press the SET (YES) button.

Example: Selecting “A/V/TC/CM” The tape is automatically wound back to the

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beginning, and dubbing starts.
AUTO FUNCTION MENU
SDTI DUBBING >A/V/TC/CM
A/V Time counter display
A/V/TC SDTI DUBBING
A/V/TC/CM (A/V/TC/CM) Executing
Time counter display
EXECUTING.

TCR 00:00:00:00
UBR 00:00:00:00

Monitor screen
ABORT:MENU KEY
Monitor screen
5 Press the G button.
The following message appears. To end the dubbing operation while it is in progress
Press the STOP button.
SDTI DUBBING
(A/V/TC/CM) Set tape! When the dubbing is completed, message
Time counter display “COMPLETED” appears on the monitor screen and
INSERT RECORD TAPE IN “Completed” in the time counter display.
THIS VTR AND SOURCE The source tape and recording tape are both
TAPE IN THE PLAYER VTR.
automatically rewound to the beginning, and the
cassettes ejected. When the cassette is ejected, this unit
returns to the state in step 5.

ABORT:MENU KEY Note

Monitor screen If the recording format of the source tape is DV (LP),
different messages appear.
See “When the recording format of the source tape is
DV (LP)” (page 54).

8 To continue by dubbing another tape, repeat steps 6

and 7.

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 9 When the dubbing is completed, press the MENU When the recording format of the source tape is
button to exit the menu. DV (LP)
When you carry out step 7 of the foregoing procedure, the
If the following message appears in step 6 for an following messages appear.
A/V/TC/CM dubbing operation
• When the player is not the DSR-2000/2000P/2000A/
SDTI DUBBING 2000AP
(A/V/TC/CM) CM capacity!
Time counter display During execution
CM MEMORY STORAGE
CAPACITY OF THE RECORD SDTI DUBBING
TAPE IS TOO SMALL. (A/V/TC/CM)

EXECUTING.

TCR 00:02.45.25
UBR 00:00.00.00
ABORT:MENU KEY
Monitor screen PLAYER VTR'S SERVO
UNLOCKED.

When carrying out A/V/TC/CM dubbing, if you insert the ABORT:MENU KEY
cassettes in step 6, the cassette memory capacity of the Monitor screen (Example display
cassettes inserted in both this unit and the player are for DSR-1500A)
checked automatically.
If the cassette memory capacity of the source tape is larger
than that of the recording tape, the above message appears. After execution
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In this case, replace the recording tape by a tape with a

SDTI DUBBING
larger cassette memory capacity. (A/V/TC/CM) SV unlocked
Time counter display
If the following message appears in step 7 for an
DUBBING COMPLETED.
A/V/TC/CM dubbing operation HOWEVER, PLAYER VTR'S
SERVO UNLOCKED
DURING DUBBING.
SDTI DUBBING
(A/V/TC/CM) Copy CM? PUSH THE SET BUTTON.

Time counter display

SDTI DUBBING IS ABORTED. ABORT:MENU KEY
EXECUTE CM COPY?
Monitor screen

• When the player is the DSR-2000/2000P/2000A/

COPY :YES KEY 2000AP
NOT COPY:NO KEY
During execution
Monitor screen
SDTI DUBBING
(A/V/TC/CM)
When carrying out A/V/TC/CM dubbing, if you press the
STOP button to stop dubbing in step 7, or if dubbing stops EXECUTING.
because the source tape is longer than the recording tape,
TCR 00:03.00.27
the above message appears to confirm whether or not to UBR 00:00.00.00
copy the contents of the cassette memory.
To copy the contents of the cassette memory, press the NON DVCAM/DV(SP) FORMAT
SOURCE.
SET (YES) button.
If you do not wish to copy the contents of the cassette ABORT:MENU KEY
memory, press the RESET (NO) button. If you press the Monitor screen (Example display
RESET (NO) button, however, the contents of the cassette for DSR-1500A)
memory may not agree with the material recorded on the
tape.

54 Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV Format

 After execution
SDTI DUBBING
(A/V/TC/CM) No DVCAM/DV
Time counter display
DUBBING COMPLETED.
HOWEVER, A NON DVCAM/
DV(SP) FORMAT SEGMENT
WAS ON THE SOURCE TAPE.
PUSH THE SET BUTTON.

ABORT:MENU KEY
Monitor screen

In either case, the source tape section recorded in DV (LP)

format is dubbed as a no-signal section.

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 Menu Settings Chapter 4
Menu Organization
As shown in the following figure, the menu system
consists of four levels and is functionally divided into three
subsystems: the setup menu, the auto mode (AUTO
FUNCTION) execution menu and the digital hours meter
display menu.
This chapter mainly describes the setup menu, showing its
contents and how to operate it.

For details of the AUTO FUNCTION menu, see “Digitally

Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV Format” on page 52 and
“Rerecording the Time Code—TC Insert Function” on
page 48.

For details of the digital hours meter display, see “Regular

Checks” on page 95.

The items of the setup menu are divided into several

functional groups on level 1, and except for the MENU
GRADE item the settings themselves are made on level 2
or level 3.
Also, the menu items are divided into two categories
according to how frequently they are accessed: the “basic”
items, to which frequent access is normally required, and
the “enhanced” items, which are less frequently used. In
the following figure, the items shown in boldface are basic
items, and the other items are enhanced items.
The menu settings are saved in non-volatile memory,
which means they are not erased when you power off the
unit after executing the setting operation.

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Menu organization

Menu selection level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE

REPEAT TOP
REPEAT END
A PRESET
B PRESET

AUTO EE SELECT CASSETTE OUT

LOCAL ENABLE F. FWD/REW
REC FORMAT STOP
REC INHIBIT STANDBY OFF

SEARCH ENABLE
MAX SRCH SPEED SHUTTLE
PREROLL TIME F. FWD/REW
AFTER CUE-UP
PLAY START
AUTO REW
A MODE CHANGE

DISPLAY CONTROL CHARA. DISPLAY

CHARA. POSITION
CHARA. TYPE
CHARA. VSIZE
DISPLAY INFO
SUB STATUS
MENU DISPLAY
PEAK HOLD
OVER DISP HOLD
BRIGHTNESS
ALARM
REF ALARM

TIME CODE TC MODE

RUN MODE
DF MODE a)
TC SELECT
VITC
TCG REGEN
UB BINARY GP.

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VITC POS SEL-1
VITC POS SEL-2
VITC OUTPUT
EE OUT PHASE
MUTE IN SRCH

TAPE PROTECTION FROM STOP STOP TIMER

FROM STILL STILL TIMER
NEXT MODE

(Continued)

a) Menu item for DSR-1500A only

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 Menu selection level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

(Continued)

VIDEO CONTROL INT VIDEO SG

STD/NON-STD
OUT REF SEL
SETUP REMOVE a)
SETUP ADD a)
CC(F1) BLANK a)
CC(F2) BLANK a)
WIDE MODE
ESR MODE
PROCESS CONTROL C PHASE MODE
ADJ RANGE
VIDEO GAIN
CHROMA GAIN
CHROMA PHASE
SETUP LEVEL a)
BLACK LEVEL b)

INPUT BLANK b) LINE 335

AUDIO CONTROL REC MODE

INPUT ARRANGE
LEVEL SELECT REF LEVEL
INT AUDIO SG CH1 IN LEVEL
JOG CONTROL CH2 IN LEVEL
SHUTTLE MUTE OUTPUT LEVEL
AUDIO EDIT
DV PB ATT

INTERFACE SELECT VIDEO OUTPUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT
AUDIO OUTPUT
REMOTE I/F

SETUP BANK OPERATION RECALL BANK1

RECALL BANK2
RECALL BANK3
RECALL BANK4
SAVE BANK 1
SAVE BANK 2
SAVE BANK 3
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SAVE BANK 4

MENU GRADE

AUTO FUNCTION SDTI DUBBING A/V

A/V/TC
A/V/TC/CM
i.LINK DUBBING A/V
A/V/TC
TC INSERT A/V/TC/CM

HOURS METER T1:OPERATION

T2:DRUM ROTATION
T3:TAPE RUNNING
CT:THREADING
a) Menu item for DSR-1500A only
b) Menu item for DSR-1500AP only

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Menu Contents

Setup Menu
The purpose and settings of the setup menu items are Examples:
described below.
Indication on monitor Indication in time counter
screen display
Indications of menu items and settings OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]
• In the table below entitled “Menu contents,” the CASSETTE OUT [>> Cass. out]
indication of each menu item or setting on the monitor
*EE [>>> EE]
screen is shown first, then the indication of the same item
or setting in the time counter display of this unit is shown • Settings preceded by an asterisk (such as *EE) are
in square brackets ([ ]). factory default settings.
• In the time counter display, one to three “>” symbols
may precede item or setting indications depending on the
current menu level. Larger numbers of “>” symbols
indicate lower menu levels.
Menu contents

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation Description of settings

settings
REPEAT FUNCTION [> REP REPEAT MODE [>> *OFF [>>> OFF]: Do not put the unit into repeat playback
FUNC]: Make settings for REPEAT MD]: mode.
repeat playback mode. Determine whether or ON [>>> ON]: Put the unit into repeat playback mode.
not to put the unit into ON (FREEZE) [>>> FREEZE]: Put the unit into freeze
repeat playback mode. playback mode. In this case, while the unit is cueing up to
the repeat start point, the freeze picture of the repeat end

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point is displayed.
REPEAT TOP [>> REP *TAPE TOP [>>> Tape top]: The repeat start point is the
TOP]: Determine beginning of tape.
whether the repeat A POINT [>>> A point]: The repeat start point is point A as
start point is the set by the user.
beginning of tape or
point A.
REPEAT END [>> REP *VIDEO END [>>> VD end]: The repeat end point is the end
END]: Determine of the video recorded portion.
whether the repeat end TAPE END [>>> Tape end]: The repeat end point is the end
point is the end of the of tape.
video recorded portion, B POINT [>>> B point]: The repeat end point is point B as set
the end of tape or point by the user.
B.
A PRESET [>> A preset]: For details, see “Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback”
Specify a time code on page 37.
value to be used as the
setting of point A.
B PRESET [>> B preset]: For details, see “Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback”
Specify a time code on page 37.
value to be used as the
setting of point B.

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 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation Description of settings
settings
AUTO EE SELECT [> Auto EE]: CASSETTE OUT [>> *EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals received from
Determine whether the unit Cass. out]: Operations other equipment.
enters EE mode or PB mode when the cassette has PB [>>> PB]: Mute video and audio signals.
when audio and video been ejected
signals from other equipment
F. FWD/REW [>> F. FWD/ EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals received from
are input.
REW]: Operations other equipment.
When this unit is used as the
when in fast forward or *PB [>>> PB]: The unit enters playback mode and outputs a
recorder for cut editing, it is
rewind mode playback video signal. Audio signals are muted.
possible to output the input
audio and video signals to STOP [>> STOP]: EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals received from
the monitor. This enables Operations when in other equipment.
editing operation to be stop mode *PB [>>> PB]: The unit enters playback mode and outputs a
carried out using a single still picture.
monitor.
STANDBY OFF [>> STBY EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals received from
OFF]: Operations other equipment.
when in standby off *PB [>>> PB]: The unit enters playback mode and outputs a
mode still picture.
LOCAL ENABLE [> Local ENA]: Select which of the tape ALL DISABLE [>> All DIS]: All of the tape transport control
transport control buttons (EJECT, REW, PLAY, F FWD, buttons are disabled.
STOP, and REC) operate when the LOCAL/REMOTE *STOP & EJECT [>> STOP&EJ]: Only the STOP and EJECT
switch is set to “REMOTE.” buttons are enabled.
ALL ENABLE [>> All ENA]: All of the tape transport control
buttons are enabled, and settings such as preroll time
change or time data display selection are effective.
REC FORMAT [> REC FMT]: Select the recording format. *DVCAM [>> DVCAM]: DVCAM format
DV (SP) [>> DV (SP)]: DV (SP) format
REC INHIBIT [> REC INH]: Determine whether to prohibit *OFF [>> OFF]: Do not prohibit recording on tape.
recording on tape. ON [>> ON]: Prohibit recording on tape. (The REC INHI
indicator in the display section lights.)
SEARCH ENABLE [> Search ENA]: Select whether to enable *DISABLE [>> DISABLE]: Do not enable.
playback in shuttle/jog mode by the use of the arrow ENABLE [>> ENABLE]: Enable.
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(fFgG) buttons.
MAX SRCH SPEED [> Max SHUTTLE [>> SHUTTLE]: X60 [>>> X60]: Maximum 60 times normal speed
SRCH]: Specify the Specify the maximum *X32 [>>> X32]: Maximum 32 times normal speed
maximum tape speed in tape speed in search X16 [>>> X16]: Maximum 16 times normal speed
search (shuttle) mode and F. (shuttle) mode.
FWD (fast forward)/REW
F. FWD/REW [>> F. FWD/ MAX [>>> MAX]: No maximum tape speed is specified.
(rewind) mode.
REW]: Specify the *X85 [>>> X85]: Maximum 85 times normal speed
maximum tape speed X60 [>>> X60]: Maximum 60 times normal speed
in F. FWD/REW mode. X32 [>>> X32]: Maximum 32 times normal speed

Note
When this item is set to MAX, the playback video signal is
muted.
PREROLL TIME [> Preroll]: Set the preroll time. 15 SEC [>> 15 sec] to 0 SEC [>> 0 sec]: The preroll time can
be set in one-second increments to between 0 and 15
seconds.
A preroll time of at least 5 seconds is recommended when
using this unit for editing. When an editing control unit such as
the PVE-500 has been connected, this setting is disabled and
the setting on the editing control unit is in effect. Operations
such as the preroll time setting and the time data switching
operation are also performed on the editing control unit.
Factory default setting: 5 SEC [>> 5 sec]
AFTER CUE-UP [> After CUE]: Select the operating mode *STOP [>> STOP]: Stop mode
following cue-up. STILL [>> STILL]: Output still pictures in search mode.

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OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation Description of settings
settings
PLAY START [> PLAY start]: Set the timing for switching from 16 FRAME DELAY [>> 16 delay] to 4 FRAME DELAY [>> 4
stop mode to playback mode. delay]: The larger the numerical value, the longer the
In an editing system including an editing control unit such as delay.
the PVE-500, you can adjust this setting so that the delay Factory default setting: 5 FRAME DELAY [>> 5 delay] (for
before switching to playback mode is the same on all the decks DSR-1500A) or 4 FRAME DELAY [>> 4 delay] (for DSR-
of the editing system. It is then no longer necessary to 1500AP)
synchronize the decks for editing, and the preroll time can be
shortened.
AUTO REW [> Auto REW]: Select whether to rewind the tape DISABLE [>> DISABLE]: Do not rewind the tape
automatically when recording or playback reaches the end automatically.
of a tape. *ENABLE [>> ENABLE]: Rewind the tape automatically.
A MODE CHANGE [> Aud change]: Determine whether or *OFF [>> OFF]: Do not permit.
not to permit audio insert editing that uses a different audio ON [>> ON]: Permit.
recording mode (2- or 4-channel mode) from that which
was used for the tape loaded in the recorder.

Note
This is used when entirely changing the recording audio mode.
At the IN and OUT points, audio recording is muted.

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

indications on the monitor and the unit
CHARA. DISPLAY [> Chara disp]: Determine whether or not OFF [>> OFF]: Do not output text. (In spite of this setting,
to output text (such as time code values) from the B−Y/ pressing the MENU button causes menu text to be
CPST (SUPER) connector. output.)
*ON [>> ON]: Output text.
CHARA. POSITION [> Chara pos]: Set the position of text Use the fFgG buttons in the menu control section to adjust
superimposed on output from the B−Y/CPST (SUPER) the text position while watching the monitor screen.
connector to the monitor. To return to level 1 of the setup menu, press the MENU button.
CHARA. TYPE [> Chara type]: Set the type of characters in Make the following settings while watching the monitor screen.

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text superimposed on output from the B−Y/CPST *WHITE (WITH BKGD) [>> White]: White characters on black
(SUPER) connector to the monitor. background
BLACK (WITH BKGD) [>> Black]: Black characters on white
background
WHITE/OUTLINE [>> W/outline]: White characters with black
outline
BLACK/OUTLINE [>> B/outline]: Black characters with white
outline
CHARA. VSIZE [> Chara size]: Determine the vertical size of Make the selection while watching the monitor screen.
characters such as time code output from the B−Y/CPST *X1 [>> X1]: Standard size
(SUPER) connector for superimposed display on the X2 [>> X2]: 2 times standard size
monitor.
DISPLAY INFO [> DISP info]: Select information *TIME DATA & STATUS [>> Time&STA]: Time data and
superimposed on output from the B−Y/CPST (SUPER) operating mode indications
connector to the monitor. TIME DATA & UB [>> Time&UB]: Time data selected using
the COUNTER SELECT button, and user bit data (When
user bit data is selected using the COUNTER SELECT
button, user bit data and time code are shown.)
TIME DATA & CNT [>> Time&CNT]: Time data selected
using the COUNTER SELECT button, and CNT value
(When CNT is selected using the COUNTER SELECT
button, CNT value and time code are shown.)
TIME DATA & TIME[>> Time&Time]: Time data and VITC
TIME DATA ONLY [>> Time]: Time data only
REC DATE & TIME [>> REC Date]: The time data selected
with the COUNTER SELECT button is shown in the time
counter display, and the date and time of recording are
shown on the monitor screen.

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 DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to Description of settings
indications on the monitor and the unit
SUB STATUS [> Sub status]: Select supplementary status *OFF [>> OFF]: Nothing of supplementary status information
information superimposed on output from the B−Y/CPST EDIT PRESET [>> Edit pre]: Indications of the editing mode
(SUPER) connector to the monitor. settings made from the connected editing control unit
TC MODE [>> TC mode]: Indications of the operating mode
of internal time code generator
REMAIN [>> Remain]: Remaining capacity of the tape
AUDIO MIXING [>> Aud Mix]: Indications of input audio
mixing
ALL [>> ALL]: All of the above-mentioned items of
supplementary status information
For details of supplementary status information displayed on
the monitor when a setting other than OFF is selected, see
“Displaying Supplementary Status Information” on page 77.
MENU DISPLAY [> Menu DISP]: Set the type of characters in Make the following settings while watching the monitor screen.
menu text superimposed on output from the B−Y/CPST *WHITE (WITH BKGD) [>> White]: White characters on black
(SUPER) connector to the monitor. background
BLACK (WITH BKGD) [>> Black]: Black characters on white
background
WHITE/OUTLINE [>> W/outline]: White characters with black
outline
BLACK/OUTLINE [>> B/outline]: Black characters with white
outline
PEAK HOLD [> Peak hold]: Set the peak hold time for the 1.5 SEC [1.5 sec] to OFF [>> OFF]: Set the peak hold time in
audio level meters. the range of OFF (no peak hold) to 1.5 seconds in 0.1
second steps.
Factory default setting: OFF [>> OFF]
OVER DISP HOLD [> Hold OVER]: Determine whether or not *OFF [>> OFF]: Do not hold the OVER indication display.
to hold the OVER indication display on the audio level ON (HOLD) [>> ON]: Hold the OVER indication display.
meters once the indications light.
Note
With ON selected, once the display is held it will remain held
unless you change the setting to OFF.
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BRIGHTNESS [> Brightness]: Set the brightness of front Set brightness as a percentage of the maximum.
panel indicators. 100 % [>> 100%]
*75 % [>> 75%]
50 % [>> 50%]
ALARM [> ALARM]: Determine whether alarm messages are OFF [>> OFF]: Alarm messages are not issued.
issued or not. *ON [>> ON]: Alarm messages are issued.
REF ALARM [> REF ALARM]: Determine whether alarm OFF [>> OFF]: Alarm messages are not issued.
messages related to reference video signal are issued or *ON (LIMITED) [>> ON (Limit)]: Alarm messages are issued
not. only during recording mode, EE mode, REC-pause mode,
and edit mode.
ON [>> ON]: Alarm messages are issued.

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TIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the time code Description of settings
generator
TC MODE [> TC mode]: Determine the time code to use: *INT PRESET [>> PRESET]: Use internal time code with a
internal time code using a preset initial value, regenerated preset initial value.
internal time code (locked to time code read from tape), or INT REGEN [>> REGEN]: Use internal time code locked to
external time code. time code read from tape.
EXT REGEN [>> EXT]: Use external time code selected as
follows.
• When TC is selected
External time code input to the TC IN connector
• When VITC is selected
The VITC time code present in the input video signal

Note
When the selected input mode is SDTI or i.LINK (the V:SDTI,
SDTI, or i.LINK indicator is lit in the INPUT signal display
section), setting this item to EXT REGEN causes the internal
time code generator to automatically synchronize with the
external time code input to the unit via the SDTI or i.LINK
interface.
RUN MODE [> RUN mode]: Select the advancement (RUN) *FREE RUN [>> FREE RUN]: Time code generator keeps
mode of the time code generator. running.
REC RUN [>> REC RUN]: Time code generator only runs
while recording.

Note
Set to FREE RUN when carrying out editing with an editing
control unit. With the REC RUN setting, editing will not be
carried out correctly.
(For DSR-1500A only) *ON (DF) [>> ON (DF)]: Drop frame mode
DF MODE [> DF mode]: Select whether the time code OFF (NDF) [>> OFF (NDF)]: Non-drop frame mode
generator and time counter operate in drop frame mode or
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synchronization with real time. The non-drop frame mode
is useful for example when using computer graphics, and
working on a frame count basis.
TC SELECT [> TC select]: Determine which to display in the VITC [>> VITC]: Display VITC.
time counter display, TC or VITC. *TC [>> TC]: Display TC.
VITC [> VITC]: Determine whether to record the internally OFF [>> OFF]: Do not record the internally generated time
generated time code as VITC. code as VITC. (VITC present in the input video signal is
recorded unchanged.)
*ON [>> ON]: Record the internally generated time code as
VITC.
TCG REGEN [> TCG regen]: Select the signal to be *TC & UB [>> TC & UB]: Both the time code and user bits are
regenerated when the time code generator is in the regenerated.
regeneration mode (i.e., when the TC MODE menu item is TC [>> TC]: Only the time code is regenerated.
set to INT REGEN or EXT REGEN). UB [>> UB]: Only the user bits are regenerated.
UB BINARY GP. [> Binary Gp.]: Select the user bit binary *000: NOT SPECIFIED [>> 000]: Character set not specified
group flag of the time code generator. 001: ISO CHARACTER [>> 001]: 8-bit characters conforming
to ISO 646 and ISO 2022
Note 010: UNASSIGNED-1 [>> 010]: Undefined
When the TC MODE menu item is set to EXT REGEN, the 011: UNASSIGNED-2 [>> 011]: Undefined
user-bit binary group flag setting follows the setting on the time 100: UNASSIGNED-3 [>> 100]: Undefined
code input to this unit. 101: PAGE/LINE [>> 101]: Multiplex
110: UNASSIGNED-4 [>> 110]: Undefined
111: UNASSIGNED-5 [>> 111]: Undefined

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 TIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the time code Description of settings
generator
VITC POS SEL-1 [> VITC pos-1]: Select a line to insert the (For DSR-1500A)
VITC in. 20 LINE [>> 20 line] to 12 LINE [>> 12 line]: Select any line
from 12 to 20.
Note Factory default setting: 16 LINE [>> 16 line]
You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two (For DSR-1500AP)
places, set both this item and also VITC POS SEL-2. 22 LINE [>> 22 line] to 9 LINE [>> 9 line]: Select any line
from 9 to 22.
Factory default setting: 19 LINE [>> 19 line]
VITC POS SEL-2 [> VITC pos-2]: Select a line to insert the (For DSR-1500A)
VITC in. 20 LINE [>> 20 line] to 12 LINE [>> 12 line]: Select any line
from 12 to 20.
Note Factory default setting: 18 LINE [>> 18 line]
You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two (For DSR-1500AP)
places, set both this item and also VITC POS SEL-1. 22 LINE [>> 22 line] to 9 LINE [>> 9 line]: Select any line
from 9 to 22.
Factory default setting: 21 LINE [>> 21 line]
VITC OUTPUT [> VITC out]: Select the time code to be output OFF [>> OFF]: Do not output VITC.
as VITC. TC [>> TC]: Output TC after converting it into VITC.
*VITC [>> VITC]: Output VITC.
EE OUT PHASE [> EE out]: Determine the output phase for *MUTE [>> mute]: Mute the output.
the LTC signal output from the TC OUT connector when THROUGH [>> through]: Output the time code input to the
recording time code and in STOP REC mode (forced EE TC IN connector as it is. (See example configuration on
mode). page 70.)
VIDEO INPUT PHASE [>> V input]: Output the time code
with the same phase as the input video signal phase.
(See example configuration on page 70.)
VIDEO OUTPUT PHASE [>> V output]: Output the time code
with the same phase as the output video signal phase.
(See example configuration on page 71.)
MUTE IN SRCH [> Mute in SR]: Select whether to mute the OFF [>> OFF]: Do not mute.
output from the TC OUT connector in search (jog/shuttle) *ON [>> ON]: Mute.
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mode.

TAPE PROTECTION [Tape protct]: Settings related to tape Description of settings

and video head protection
FROM STOP [> From STOP]: STOP TIMER [>> STP 0.5 SEC [>>> 0.5 sec] to 5 MIN [>>> 5 min]: Select time from
Set the time to switch from timer]: Set the time to 12 settings ranging from 0.5 second to 5 minutes in steps
stop mode to tape protection switch from stop mode of 0.1 second.
mode. to tape protection Factory default setting: 1 MIN [>>> 1 min]
mode.
Note
If the value is set to 1 minute or more, the unit enters internal
protection mode in 1 minute, which makes start up slower.
FROM STILL [> From STILL]: STILL TIMER [>> STL 0.5 SEC [>>> 0.5 sec] to 5 MIN [>>> 5 min]: Select time from
Set the time to switch from timer]: Set the time to 12 settings ranging from 0.5 second to 5 minutes in steps
still search mode to tape switch from still search of 0.1 second.
protection mode. Also select mode to tape Factory default setting: 1 MIN [>>> 1 min]
the type of tape protection protection mode.
mode. Note
If the value is set to 1 minute or more, the unit enters internal
protection mode in 1 minute, which makes start up slower.
NEXT MODE [>> Next *STEP FWD [>>> Step]: The tape is advanced at 1/30 times
mode]: Select the type
normal speed for about 2 seconds.
of tape protection
STANDBY OFF [>>> STANDBY]: Standby off mode
mode to follow still
search mode when the
time set with the STILL Note
TIMER menu item The Step setting is enabled only when “STILL TIMER” is set to
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VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settings
INT VIDEO SG [> Video SG]: Select the test signal to be (For DSR-1500A)
output from the internal test signal generator. When SG is *75% COLOR BARS [>> 75% bars]: 75% color bar signal
selected using the VIDEO button in the video/audio input BLACK BURST [>> BB]: Black burst signal
setting section, the internal test signal generator outputs
(For DSR-1500AP)
the selected test signal. This signal can be recorded.
*100% COLOR BARS [>> 100% bars]: 100% color bar signal
75% COLOR BARS [>> 75% bars]: 75% color bar signal
BLACK BURST [>> BB]: Black burst signal
STD/NON-STD [> STD/N-STD]: Select the STD or NON-STD *FORCED STD [>> STD]: The STD mode is always used
mode in accordance with the composite video or S-video (forced STD mode).
input. FORCED NON-STD [>> NON-STD]: Use this setting when
the input video signal is unstable (forced NON-STD
mode).
OUT REF SEL [> Out Ref]: Select the reference video signal *REF VIDEO [>> REF]: Use the signal input to a REF. VIDEO
to use. IN connector as the reference video signal. The input
video signal to be edited is required to be in
synchronization with the reference video signal.
INPUT VIDEO [>> INPUT]: Use the input video signal
selected with the VIDEO button in the video/audio input
setting section.
(For DSR-1500A only) *OFF [>> OFF]: Do not remove black setup.
SETUP REMOVE [> Setup rmv]: Determine whether or not to ON (REMOVE) [>> ON]: Remove black setup.
remove black setup (7.5 IRE) from input analog video
signals when converting them into digital signals.
(For DSR-1500A only) *OFF [>> OFF]: Do not add black setup.
SETUP ADD [> Setup add]: Determine whether or not to add ON (ADD) [>> ON]: Add black setup.
black setup to analog video output signals.
(For DSR-1500A only) *OFF [>> OFF]: Do not mute.
CC(F1) BLANK [> CC1 blank]: Select whether to mute the ON [>> ON]: Mute.
closed caption signal to be superimposed on the 1st field
of the output video signal.
(For DSR-1500A only) *OFF [>> OFF]: Do not mute.

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CC(F2) BLANK [> CC2 blank]: Select whether to mute the ON [>> ON]: Mute.
closed caption signal to be superimposed on the 2nd field
of the output video signal.
WIDE MODE [> Wide mode]: Determine whether to retain *AUTO [>> Auto]: When video being recorded or played back
wide-screen aspect ratio information accompanying video is accompanied by wide-screen aspect ratio information,
being recorded or played back. retain the information.
OFF [>> OFF]: Ignore wide-screen aspect ratio information.
ON [>> ON]: Whenever recording or playing back video, retain
wide-screen aspect ratio information.
ESR MODE [> ESR mode]: Select whether to enable the edge *OFF [>> OFF]: Do not enable.
subcarrier reducer (ESR). ON [>> ON]: Enable.
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 VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settings
PROCESS CONTROL [> Proc C PHASE MODE [>> C *U/V (COMPOSITE) [>>> Cmpst]: Select this setting when
ctrl] Phas MD]: Select the observing the composite video output level using a
phase rotation mode composite vectorscope.
for chroma phase PB/PR (COMPONENT) [>>> Cmpnt]: Select this setting
control. when observing the component video output level using a
The effect of this setting component vectorscope.
applies to the output levels
of all of the composite
video, S-video, SDI and
component video signals.
ADJ RANGE [>> Adj *–3 to +3 (dB) [>>> –3/+3]: −3 dB to +3 dB
range]: Select the WIDE [>>> wide]: −∞ to +3 dB
variable range of the
VIDEO and CHROMA
gains.
VIDEO GAIN [>> V gain]: 000 [>>> 000] to 3FF [>>> 3FF]
Adjust the video output Factory default setting: 200H
level.
CHROMA GAIN [>> C 000 [>>> 000] to 3FF [>>> 3FF]
gain]: Adjust the Factory default setting: 200H
chroma output level.
CHROMA PHASE [>> C 00 [>>> 00] to FF [>>> FF]
phase]: Adjust the Factory default setting: 80H
chroma phase.
(For DSR-1500A only) 000 [>>>000] to 3FF [>>> 3FF]
SETUP LEVEL [>> Setup Factory default setting: 200H
lev]: Adjust the black
setup level.
(For DSR-1500AP only) 000 [>>> 000] to 3FF [>>> 3FF]
BLACK LEVEL [>> Black Factory default setting: 200H
lev]: Adjust the black
level.
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(For DSR-1500AP only) LINE 335 [>> Line 335]: BLANK [>>> blank]: Blank.
INPUT BLANK [> Input blnk] Switch blanking on or THROUGH [>>> through]: Do not blank.
off for the 335th line of
the input video signal.

AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio Description of settings

control
REC MODE [> REC mode]: Select the audio recording mode. *2 CHANNEL (48kHz) [>> 2 ch]: 2-channel, 48-kHz mode
4 CHANNEL (32kHz) [>> 4 ch]: 4-channel, 32-kHz mode

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AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio Description of settings
control
INPUT ARRANGE [> Input arng]: Make settings for input Set the channels on which to record the input audio signals as
audio mixing. follows.
(1) Use the fFgG buttons to move the cursor and the SET
Note (YES) button to toggle the setting on and off.
When, in 4-channel mode, analog audio is selected for all four (2) To save the settings, press the MENU button to return to
channels (channels 1/2 and 3/4), the same analog audio the previous screen, then press the SET (YES) button.
signals are recorded on channels 1 and 3 and on channels 2
and 4, respectively. That is, the analog signal recorded on Example settings:
channel 1 is also recorded on channel 3 and the analog signal
recorded on channel 2 is also recorded on channel 4. AUDIO INPUT SOURCE
ARRANGE
You can adjust the audio level on each of the four channels 1
separately using the REC/PB LEVEL control knobs with the in1 in2 in3 in4
VAR switch set to REC. ch1:*on 2
ch2: on on
ch3: on
ch4 on
3
ON/OFF : SET KEY
TO MENU : MENU KEY
4
A Input audio channel 1 (“in1”) is recorded on audio channel 1
(“ch1”) on tape.
B Input audio channels 2 and 4 (“in2” and “in4”) are recorded
mixed on audio channel 2 (“ch2”) on tape.
C Input audio channel 4 (“in4”) is recorded on audio channel 3
(“ch3”) on tape.
D Input audio channel 3 (“in3”) is recorded on audio channel 4
(“ch4”) on tape.

LEVEL SELECT [> Level Sel] REF LEVEL [>> REF *–20 dB [>>> –20dB] (factory default setting for DSR-1500A)
Level]: Select the *–18 dB [>>> –18dB] (factory default setting for DSR-
audio reference level 1500AP)
(headroom) for –16 dB [>>> –16dB]
recording on tape. –12 dB [>>>–12dB]

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Note
This setting is valid in DVCAM format only. When the
recording format is DV (SP), the reference level is fixed at −12
dB.
CH1 IN LEVEL [>> CH1 *+4 dBm [>>> +4dBm]
input]: Select the 0 dBm [>>> 0dBm]
audio level setting –3 dBm [>>> –3dBm] (for DSR-1500AP only)
according to the audio –6 dBm [>>> –6dBm]
level of the signal input
to the AUDIO IN 1/3
connector.
CH2 IN LEVEL [>> CH2 *+4 dBm [>>> +4dBm]
input]: Select the 0 dBm [>>> 0dBm]
audio level setting –3 dBm [>>> –3dBm] (for DSR-1500AP only)
according to the audio –6 dBm [>>> –6dBm]
level of the signal input
to the AUDIO IN 2/4
connector.
OUTPUT LEVEL [>> Out *+4 dB [>>> +4dB]
Level]: Select the 0 dB [>>> 0dB]
analog audio output –3 dB [>>> –3dB] (for DSR-1500AP only)
reference level. –6 dB [>>> –6dB]
INT AUDIO SG [> Audio SG]: Select the operation of the SILENCE [>> silence]: Silent signal
internal audio test signal generator. *1kHz SINE [>> 1kHz]: 1-kHz, −20 dB FS (for DSR-1500A) or
−18 dB FS (for DSR-1500AP) sine wave signal
When you select SG (audio test signal) as the audio input in
the video/audio input setting section on the front panel, the
audio test signal generated by the internal audio test signal
generator is input.

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 AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio Description of settings
control
JOG CONTROL [> Jog ctrl]: Select whether to adjust the OFF [>> OFF]: Do not adjust the audio playback speed.
audio playback speed during slow playback. *ON [>> ON]: Adjust the audio playback speed.
SHUTTLE MUTE [> Shutl mute]: Set the audio muting *OFF [>> OFF]: Not muted.
conditions during shuttle playback. CUEUP or PREROLL [>> CUEUP]: Muted during cue-up or
preroll operations.
FULL [>> FULL]: Muted in shuttle mode.
AUDIO EDIT [> Audio edit]: Specify the type of editing for *CUT EDIT [>> Cut edit]: Cut editing (Discontinuity in audio
audio signals. signal may result at the editing point, causing noise during
playback.)
FADE IN/OUT [>> Fade]: Fade in and fade out

IN OUT

DV PB ATT [> DV PB ATT]: When playing back a tape OFF [>> OFF]: Do not attenuate.
recorded in consumer DV format, select whether to *ON [>> ON]: Attenuate.
attenuate the audio output level.
Note
This setting is valid only when the recording format setting is
DVCAM. This is not valid for DV format.

INTERFACE SELECT [Interface]: Settings related to Description of settings

external interfaces
VIDEO OUTPUT [> Video Out]: Select the format of analog *COMPOSITE [>> Composite]: Composite video signals
video signals to be output from the three VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO [>> S-Video]: S-video (separated Y and C) and
connectors (Y/CPST, R−Y/C/CPST, and B−Y/CPST composite video signals
(SUPER)). Y–R, B [>> Y–R, B]: Y, R−Y and B−Y component video
signals
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Note
When this menu item is set to Y−R, B, the B−Y/CPST (SUPER)
connector outputs the B−Y signal. In this case, changing the
setting of an internal switch allows the text data for
superimposition on the monitor screen to be output from the
right-hand REF. VIDEO IN connector (marked ). For more
information about this, consult your Sony dealer.
DIGITAL OUTPUT [> Digit Out]: Select the format of signals *SDI [>> SDI]: SDI format
to be output from the SDI/SDTI (QSDI) OUT1/OUT2 SDTI [>> SDTI]: SDTI (QSDI) format
connectors (optional DSBK-1501 board required).
AUDIO OUTPUT [> Audio Out]: Select the channels for audio *1/2 CH [>> 1/2CH]: Output channel 1 to the AUDIO OUT 1/3
output from the AUDIO OUT 1/3 and 2/4 connectors. connector and channel 2 to the AUDIO OUT 2/4
connector.
3/4 CH [>> 3/4CH]: Output channel 3 to the AUDIO OUT 1/3
connector and channel 4 to the AUDIO OUT 2/4
connector.
REMOTE I/F [> Remote I/F]: When remote-controlling this unit *9PIN [>> 9PIN]: Remote-control via the REMOTE connector.
with the LOCAL/REMOTE switch set to REMOTE, select i.LINK [>> i.LINK]: Remote-control via the i.DV IN/OUT
either the REMOTE connector or i.DV IN/OUT connector connector.
(optional DSBK-1501 board required) for connecting a
remote control unit.

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SETUP BANK OPERATION [Setup Bank]: Settings related Description of settings
to menu bank operations
RECALL BANK1 [> Recall 1]: Recall menu settings from (1) Select the bank you want to recall, then press the G
menu bank 1. button.
RECALL BANK2 [> Recall 2]: Recall menu settings from Message “RECALL OK?” appears.
menu bank 2. (2) To recall, press the SET (YES) button.
To quit recalling, press the RESET (NO) button.
RECALL BANK3 [> Recall 3]: Recall menu settings from
menu bank 3.
RECALL BANK4 [> Recall 4]: Recall menu settings from
menu bank 4.
SAVE BANK 1 [> Save 1]: Save current menu settings to (1) Select the bank you want to save, then press the G
menu bank 1. button.
SAVE BANK 2 [> Save 2]: Save current menu settings to Message “SAVE OK?” appears.
menu bank 2. (2) To save, press the SET (YES) button.
To quit saving, press the RESET (NO) button.
SAVE BANK 3 [> Save 3]: Save current menu settings to
menu bank 3.
SAVE BANK 4 [> Save 4]: Save current menu settings to
menu bank 4.
Menu banks
This unit allows four different complete sets of menu settings to be saved in what are termed “menu banks” numbered 1 to 4.
Saved sets of menu settings can be recalled for use as required.

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

be displayed
Determine whether to display basic items only or both basic *BASIC [> Basic]: Display basic items only.
and enhanced items on the monitor screen and in the time ENHANCED [> Enhanced]: Display both basic and enhanced
counter display when using the menu. items.

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 EE OUT PHASE settings for time code VIDEO INPUT PHASE mode
output The time code output signal is synchronized with the input
video signal.
Use the following as reference information when setting This mode is appropriate when the output from a single
the EE OUT PHASE menu item (see page 64). device is recorded on a number of VCRs. The connections
THROUGH mode are loop-through connections.
In this mode, the LTC signal is output with the phase In this mode, the same time code is recorded on all of the
synchronized with the input time code signal. This mode is VCRs 1 to n.
appropriate when recording signals from multiple devices
Note
on a number of VCRs.
When the camcorder is in genlock mode, the time code The optional boards (see page 8) corresponding to the
precision is ±0 frames. When the camcorder is not in input signal formats to be used are required.
genlock mode, it is ±1 frame.
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
Note
The optional boards (see page 8) corresponding to the VIDEO LOOP THRU
input signal formats to be used are required. TIME CODE IN
TIME CODE OUT

Output device DSR-1500A/1500AP (1st unit)

VIDEO IN
(VCR, camera, etc.)
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
TIME CODE IN
Camcorder 1 VIDEO LOOP THRU
TIME CODE OUT
TIME CODE IN
DSR-1500A/1500AP (1st unit)
TIME CODE OUT

DSR-1500A/1500AP (2nd unit)

VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
TIME CODE IN
Camcorder 2 TIME CODE OUT
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DSR-1500A/1500AP (2nd unit)

VIDEO IN
VIDEO LOOP THRU
TIME CODE IN
TIME CODE OUT
DSR-1500A/1500AP (nth unit)
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
Composite video or SDI (video and audio) signal
TIME CODE IN
Time code signal
Camcorder n TIME CODE OUT

DSR-1500A/1500AP (nth unit)

Composite video or S-video signal

Audio signal
Time code signal

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VIDEO OUTPUT PHASE mode
The time code output signal is synchronized with the
output video signal.
This mode is appropriate when outputting signals from a
single device to a number of VCRs using separate cables
for video, audio, and time code.
In this mode, the same time code is recorded on all of the
VCRs 1 to n.

Note
The optional boards (see page 8) corresponding to the
input signal formats to be used are required.

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
TIME CODE OUT AUDIO OUT

Output device TIME CODE IN

(VCR, camera, etc.) TIME CODE OUT
DSR-1500A/1500AP (1st unit)

VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
TIME CODE IN
TIME CODE OUT
DSR-1500A/1500AP (2nd unit)

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VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
TIME CODE IN
TIME CODE OUT

DSR-1500A/1500AP (nth unit)

• Composite video signal

• S-video signal
• Analog component signal
• SDI (video and audio) signal
Audio signal
Time code signal

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 Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu
The following table shows the purpose and function of the For details of the use of individual items, see “Digitally
items in the auto mode execution menu. Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV Format” on page 52 and
“Rerecording the Time Code—TC Insert Function” on
page 48.

Menu contents

SDTI DUBBING [SDTI DUB]: Selection of data for SDTI Settings

dubbing
For dubbing through the SDTI (QSDI) interface, select data that A/V [> A/V]: Dub the audio and video.
the dubbing applies to. A/V/TC [> A/V/TC]: Dub the audio, video, and time code.
A/V/TC/CM [> A/V/TC/CM]: Dub the audio, video, time code,
and cassette memory contents.

Note
When A/V is selected, the time code recorded follows the
setting of the TIME CODE menu items (see page 63) in the
setup menu.

i.LINK DUBBING [i.LINK DUB]: Selection of data for i.LINK Settings

dubbing
For dubbing through the i.LINK interface, select data that the A/V [> A/V]: Dub the audio and video.
dubbing applies to. A/V/TC [> A/V/TC]: Dub the audio, video, and time code.
A/V/TC/CM [> A/V/TC/CM]: Dub the audio, video, time code,
and cassette memory contents.

Note
When A/V is selected, the time code recorded follows the
setting of the TIME CODE menu items (see page 63) in the
setup menu.
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TC INSERT [TC insert]: Time code rewriting Settings

Rewrite the time code from an initial value which can be set Note
freely.
Rewriting is possible only when the recording format is
DVCAM.

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 Changing the Settings of Basic
Changing Menu Settings Items
The factory default setting is to display only the basic
This section explains how to change menu settings.
items. To change the settings of basic items proceed as
follows.
Buttons Used to Change Settings
Use the following buttons in the menu control section to MENU RESET(NO)
change the menu settings.

Menu control buttons Functions TC

PRESET SET(YES)
1
MENU button • Opens the menu and
launches menu control
9
mode. 3,5,7
• Closes the menu and exits
menu control mode.
f and F buttons These buttons move the 2,4,6
highlighted cursor up and
down within the current level
to select an item or setting.
Hold down one of these
8
buttons to make the
highlighted cursor move
continuously.
1 Press the MENU button in the menu control section.
g and G buttons • Press the G button to go
down one level. The menu selection level display appears on the
• Press the g button to go monitor.
up one level. In the figure below, “SETUP MENU” is selected
Hold down one of these (shown in reverse video).
buttons to make the The time counter display of this unit shows only the

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highlighted cursor move
continuously. currently selected item. When the item name is long, it
is abbreviated.
RESET (NO) button • Returns the setting to the
factory default setting.
Menu selection level display
• Sends a negative
response to prompts on SYSTEM MENU
the monitor screen. SETUP MENU Setup menu
AUTO FUNCTION Time counter display
SET (YES) button • Saves the new setting in
HOURS METER
memory.
• Sends a positive response
to prompts on the monitor
screen.

Monitor screen

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 2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the G button. 5 Press the f or F button to select the item whose setting
you wish to change.
This displays all items on menu level 1. For menu items on level 3, press the G button to go to
level 3, then press the f or F button to select the item
Level-1 menu display whose setting you wish to change.
SETUP MENU
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Operational Example: Display when “BRIGHTNESS” is selected
DISPLAY CONTROL Time counter display
TIME CODE SETUP MENU
SETUP BANK OPERATION DISPLAY CONTROL > Brightness
CHARA.DISPLAY :ON Time counter display
MENU GRADE :BASIC CHARA.POSITION
CHARA.TYPE :WHITE
CHARA.VSIZE :x1
DISPLAY INFO :T&STA
SUB STATUS :OFF
MENU DISPLAY :WHITE
PEAK HOLD :OFF
Monitor screen OVER DISP HOLD :OFF
BRIGHTNESS :75%
ALARM :ON
3 Press the f or F button to select the required item. Monitor screen

Example: Display when “DISPLAY CONTROL” is selected 6 Press the G button.

SETUP MENU This displays all possible settings for the item selected
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Display in step 5.
DISPLAY CONTROL Time counter display
TIME CODE
SETUP BANK OPERATION SETUP MENU
DISPLAY CONTROL >> 75%
MENU GRADE :BASIC BRIGHTNESS :75% Time counter display
100%
* 75%
50%
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Monitor screen

4 Press the G button.

Monitor screen
This displays menu level 2 for the menu item selected
in step 3.
7 Press the f or F button to change the setting of the
item.
Example: Level-2 display for “DISPLAY CONTROL”

SETUP MENU
DISPLAY CONTROL > Chara disp SETUP MENU
>> 50%
CHARA.DISPLAY :ON DISPLAY CONTROL
Time counter display
CHARA.POSITION BRIGHTNESS :75% Time counter display
CHARA.TYPE :WHITE 100%
CHARA.VSIZE :x1 * 75%
DISPLAY INFO :T&STA 50%
SUB STATUS :OFF Current settings
MENU DISPLAY :WHITE
PEAK HOLD :OFF
OVER DISP HOLD :OFF
BRIGHTNESS :75%
ALARM :ON
Monitor screen Monitor screen

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8 To change other settings, press the g button to return
to the previous screen, then repeat steps 5 to 7 as Displaying Enhanced Items
required.
The factory default setting is not to display enhanced
items.
9 When you have completed the settings, press the SET
To display enhanced items, set the MENU GRADE menu
(YES) button.
item (see page 69) to ENHANCED, following the
The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the procedure in the previous section “Changing the Settings
monitor screen, and “Saving...” appears in the time of Basic Items.” (In step 3, first select “MENU GRADE,”
counter display, while the new settings are saved in and next select “ENHANCED,” then press the SET (YES)
memory. button to save the setting in memory.)
When the saving operation is completed, the monitor With this done, when you press the MENU button and the
screen and time counter display return to their normal G button to display the setup menu, all basic and enhanced
indications. items on menu level 1 appear.

Notes
• If you power off the unit before saving operation is Changing the Settings of Enhanced
completed, settings may be lost. Wait until the Items
saving is completed before powering off the unit.
• If, instead of pressing the SET (YES) button, you To change the settings of enhanced items, first carry out
press the MENU button, the new settings are not the procedure in the previous section “Displaying
saved. The message “ABORT !” appears on the Enhanced Items,” then proceed as follows.
monitor screen and “Abort !” in the time counter
display for about 0.5 second, and the system exits
the menus. To change more than one setting, be sure MENU RESET(NO)

to press the SET (YES) button after making the

settings. TC
PRESET SET(YES)
1
Meanings of indications on the monitor 4
screen 2

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On-screen indication Meaning
Right-pointing arrow (c) at Pressing the G button
3
the right of a menu item switches to the next lower
See step 1 of the foregoing menu level or to a setting
operating procedure. selection screen.
Left-pointing arrow (C) at the Pressing the g button
left of a menu item returns to the previous
See step 4 of the foregoing (higher) menu level. 1 Press the MENU button in the menu control section.
operating procedure.
The menu selection level display appears on the
Character string at the right of Current setting of the menu monitor.
a menu item item
See step 4 of the foregoing When shown with a colon
operating procedure. (:): the current setting is
the same as the factory
default setting.
When shown with a raised
dot (•): the current
setting is different from
the factory default
setting.
See step 2 of the
operating procedure in
“Changing the Settings
of Enhanced Items.”
An asterisk in a complete list Factory default setting
of settings
See step 6 of the foregoing
operating procedure.

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 2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the G button. To return all settings to their factory
This displays all basic and enhanced items on menu default settings
level 1.
1 Press the MENU button in the menu control section.
Level-1 menu display The menu selection level display appears on the
SETUP MENU
monitor screen.
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Menu grade
DISPLAY CONTROL
TIME CODE
Time counter display 2 Press the G button to display level 1 of the setup menu.
TAPE PROTECTION
VIDEO CONTROL 3 Press the RESET (NO) button.
AUDIO CONTROL
DIGITAL PROCESS A message appears, to confirm whether or not you
SETUP BANK OPERATION wish to return all settings to their factory default
MENU GRADE ENHAN settings.
Current setting
Monitor screen message Message in the time
Monitor screen counter display
INITIALIZE ALL ITEMS TO Init setup?
3 Follow the same procedure as in steps 3 to 8 of the FACTORY PRESET
procedure in the section “Changing the Settings of VALLUES?
Basic Items” (page 73) using the fFgG buttons to
select an item and change its setting.
4 Press the SET (YES) button.
The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the
4 When you have completed the settings, press the SET monitor screen, and “Saving...” appears in the time
(YES) button. counter display, while the settings of all items are
returned to their factory default settings. These factory
The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the
default settings are saved in memory.
monitor screen, and “Saving...” appears in the time
counter display, while the new settings are saved in Note
memory. If you power off the unit while settings are being
When the saving operation is completed, the monitor
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saved, settings may not be correctly returned to their

screen and time counter display return to their normal factory default settings. Wait until the saving is
indications. completed before powering off the unit.

Returning Menu Settings to Their To abandon the resetting operation

Instead of pressing the SET (YES) button, press the
Factory Default Settings RESET (NO) button. The display returns to menu
level 1, leaving the settings unchanged.
After making menu setting changes, to return settings to
their factory default settings (setting initialization), use the
following procedure.

To return a particular setting to its factory

default setting
In the section “Changing the Settings of Basic Items”
(page 73), carry out the procedure up to step 6, then with
the current setting displayed (in the example, if the factory
default setting has been changed, the current setting will be
100% or 50%), proceed as follows.

1 Either press the RESET (NO) button or select the

default setting using the f or F button.

2 Press the SET (YES) button.

The setting returned to its factory default is saved in
memory as the current setting.

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 When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to TC MODE:
Displaying On-screen Meaning
Supplementary Status indication
INT PRST FREE The internal time code generator is
Information [IP F] operating in FREE RUN mode.
INT PRST REC The internal time code generator is
[IP R] operating in REC RUN mode.
When you set the SUB STATUS menu item (see page 62) INT REGEN-T&U The internal time code generator is in
to other than OFF, you can view supplementary status [IRTU] synchronization with the playback
information on the monitor screen below the operating time code (LTC) read from tape.
mode display area. EXT LTC-T&U The internal time code generator is in
[ELTU] synchronization with the external time
code (LTC) input to the unit and is
generating the same time code value
T C R 0 0 : 0 4 . 4 7 . 0 7 and user bit value as those of the
P L A Y L O C K external time code (regeneration).
I N S V A 1 2 3 4 T C EXT VITC-T&U The internal time code generator is in
[EVTU] synchronization with VITC present in
the external video signal input to the
Supplementary status information unit and is generating the same time
code value and user bit value as
those of the external time code
The following items of supplementary status information (regeneration).
are displayed depending on the setting of the SUB EXT QSDI-T&U The internal time code generator is in
STATUS menu item. [EQTU] synchronization with the external time
code input to the unit via the SDTI
Setting of SUB Items of supplementary (QSDI) interface and is generating the
STATUS menu item information displayed same time code value and user bit
value as those of the external time
EDIT PRESET Editing mode settings made on the code (regeneration).
editing control unit
EXT QSDI. V-T&U The internal time code generator is in
TC MODE Operating mode of the internal time [EQTU] synchronization with the external

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code generator VITC input to the unit via the SDTI
REMAIN Remaining capacity of the tape (QSDI) interface and is generating the
same time code value and user bit
AUDIO MIXING Setting for input audio mixing value as those of the external time
ALL All of the above items code (regeneration).
EXT DVIN-T&U The internal time code generator is in
The following tables show the on-screen indications of [EDTU] synchronization with the external time
supplementary information and their meaning. code input to the unit via the i.LINK
In each table, the indications given in brackets such as (i.DV IN) interface and is generating
[ASM] are the indications displayed when the SUB the same time code value and user bit
STATUS menu item is set to ALL. value as those of the external time
code (regeneration).
For the display format when ALL is selected, see the next EXT DVIN. V-T&U The internal time code generator is in
section. [EDTU] synchronization with the external
VITC input to the unit via the i.LINK
(i.DV IN) interface and is generating
When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to EDIT the same time code value and user bit
PRESET: value as those of the external time
code (regeneration).
On-screen Meaning
indication When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to REMAIN:
ASM Assemble editing mode
On-screen Meaning
[ASM]
indication
INS V A1234 TC INS: Insert editing mode
REMAIN 184 min Remaining capacity of the tape in
[V1234T] V A1234 TC: Channels or signals
minutes.
selected for insert editing
When the remaining capacity has not
V: Video
been calculated, “REMAIN --- min”
A1234: Audio 1, 2, 3, 4
appears.
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 When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to AUDIO
MIXING:

On-screen indication Meaning

1234 Input audio channels
[MIX] selected for mixing
1 2 3 4: Input audio
channels 1, 2, 3 and 4
Example display:

12 2 3 34

Input audio channels 3 and

4 are mixed and recorded
on audio channel 4 on tape.

Input audio channel 3 is recorded

on audio channel 3 on tape.

Input audio channel 2 is recorded

on audio channel 2 on tape.

Input audio channels 1 and 2 are mixed and

recorded on audio channel 1 on tape.

Display format of supplementary status

information when the SUB STATUS menu
item is set to ALL
All items of supplementary status information are
displayed in the order shown below.
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T C R 0 0 : 0 4 : 4 7 . 0 7
P L A Y L O C K
V 1 2 3 4 T M I X E D T U V

Editing mode settings Operating mode of the internal

time code generator
(The rightmost “V” appears
when the VITC menu item (see
page 63) is set to ON.)

Setting for input audio mixing

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 Connections and
Settings Chapter 5
Note
Production of some of the peripherals and related devices
described in this chapter has been discontinued. For advice
about choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or
a Sony sales representative.

Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing System

This unit can be connected to a nonlinear editor supporting connection and settings on the nonlinear editing
DV/DVCAM with an i.LINK cable (DV cable). Shown equipment.
below is an example of connections to use this unit as a • Different editing software applications provide different
recorder in a nonlinear editing system. editing functions. For more information about actual
editing procedures and settings, refer to the
Notes documentation of your editing software.
• Refer to the documentation of your nonlinear editing • The DSR-1500A/1500AP unit shown in the following
equipment and software for more information about figure is fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 and DSBK-
1505 boards.

DSR-1500A/1500AP (recorder)

DV IN/OUT 1

Nonlinear editing system

VIDEO MONITOR
OUT B-Y/CPST
(SUPER)

Composite 2 3
video input Audio input

A i.LINK cable (DV cable)

(not supplied)
B 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

C Cable with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)

Video monitor

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 Settings on the DSR-1500A/1500AP

Switch/menu item Setting

LOCAL/REMOTE switch REMOTE
(REMOTE indicator lights.)
DIGITAL OUTPUT menu item SDTI
(see page 68) (SDTI indicator lights.)
REMOTE I/F menu item (see 9PIN
page 68) (9P indicator lights.)

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

see “Settings for Recording” on page 28.
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80 Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing System

Connections for a Cut Editing System
The following figure shows a cut editing system Notes
configuration that includes two DSR-1500A/1500AP units • This application requires both of the DSR-1500A/
to serve as the player and recorder. 1500AP units (recorder and player) to be fitted with the
optional DSBK-1501 board.
For details of connecting devices other than the DSR- • The DSR-1500A/1500AP units shown in the following
1500A/1500AP, refer to the instruction manual for each figure are fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 and
device. DSBK-1505 boards.

When you select assemble or insert editing mode on the editing A 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)
control unit, the two DSR-1500A/1500AP units (recorder and
player) will automatically enter the selected editing mode. B 9-pin remote control cable
(not supplied)

C Cable with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)

Composite Composite
video input Audio input video input Audio input

Source monitor Main monitor

1 VIDEO 3 1 VIDEO 3
OUT B-Y/CPST OUT B-Y/CPST
(SUPER) MONITOR (SUPER) MONITOR

SDI/SDTI SDI/SDTI
(QSDI) (QSDI)
OUT 1 IN

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1 VIDEO OUT
Y/CPST
REMOTE REF. REMOTE
DSR-1500A/1500AP VIDEO IN DSR-1500A/1500AP
(player) 2 2 (recorder)

PLAYER RECORDER
Editing control unit a)
a) For the settings on the editing control unit, see
“Settings on an editing control unit” on page 89.

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 Settings on the DSR-1500A/1500APs (recorder
and player)

Switch/menu item Setting

LOCAL/REMOTE switch REMOTE
(REMOTE indicator lights.)
DIGITAL OUTPUT menu item SDTI a)
(see page 68)
(SDTI indicator lights.)a)
REMOTE I/F menu item (see 9PIN
page 68) (9P indicator lights.)
REC FORMAT menu item DVCAM b)
(see page 60)
(DVCAM indicator lights.)b)
a) for player only
b) for recorder only

For details of the video/audio input and audio mode

settings for the recorder, see “Settings for Recording” on
page 28.

About reference video signals

In order to provide stable video and audio signals for
analog editing, it is necessary for the built-in time base
corrector (TBC) to operate correctly. To ensure this, input
a reference video signal synchronized with the video signal
to the REF. VIDEO IN connector.
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Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System
The following is an example configuration of A/B roll
editing system using the DSR-1500A/1500AP.

Notes
• This application requires the DSR-1500A/1500AP unit
used as the recorder to be fitted with the optional DSBK-
1505 board.
• The DSR-1500A/1500AP units shown in the following
figure are fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 and
DSBK-1505 boards.
• When using the DSR-1500A/1500AP unit as the
recorder for insert editing in 4-channel audio mode, the
allowable audio insert channel selection is limited to one
of 1/2ch, 3/4ch, and 1/2/3/4ch.

The purpose of the following figure is to indicate the flow

of signals among the component devices in the system.
The specific connections and settings are described
beginning on page 85.

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 Main video monitor Source video monitor

Audio system monitor

Video signal generator

DPS-D7 or other delay

unit a)

DSR-1500A/1500AP
(recorder)

Audio mixer
(MXP-290, etc.)

DME switcher Editing control unit (PVE-500, etc.)

(DFS-500/
500P, etc.)
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DSR-1500A/1500AP (player 1) UVW-1600/1600P,

etc. (player 2)

Video signal

Audio signal

Reference video signal

Control signal
a) An I/O delay of several frames occurs on DME switchers
and other devices equipped with frame memory. It is
therefore necessary to connect an audio delay unit
between the audio mixer and the recorder VCR to adjust
for the delay.

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Audio monitor system connections Reference video signal connection
The following shows an example of audio monitor system When you perform recording, be sure to input a reference
connections. video signal.

For details of these connections, refer to the instruction For details of reference video signals, see “About
manual for each connected device. reference video signals” on page 82.

Speaker (left channel) Speaker (right channel) DME switcher (DFS-500/500P, etc.)

BLACK
BURST
OUT 4 3 2 1

Audio amplifier DSR-1500A/1500AP (recorder)

REF. VIDEO
L R L R IN

Cables with RCA phono plugs

MONITOR MONITOR
OUT 2 OUT 1 DSR-1500A/1500AP (player 1)

REF. VIDEO
IN

Audio mixer (MXP-290, etc.)

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REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω
termination switch: ON UVW-1600/1600P,
REF. VIDEO IN etc. (player 2)

Editing control unit (PVE-500, etc.)

REF.
VIDEO
IN

REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination switch: ON

Use 75 Ω coaxial cables for all of these connections.

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 Control signal connections
The following shows an example of control signal
connections to enable the editing control unit to control all
other A/B roll editing system devices.

DSR-1500A/1500AP (recorder)

9-pin remote control cable a) REMOTE

DSR-1500A/1500AP (player 1)

Mixer control mode

selection switch: 9-pin remote control cable a) REMOTE
PARALLEL

RECORDER UVW-1600/1600P, etc. (player 2)

PLAYER 1

MIXER SWITCHER PLAYER 2

Editing control
unit (PVE-500,
etc.)
9-pin remote control cable a) REMOTE
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DME switcher (DFS-500/500P, etc.)

9-pin remote control cable a) EDITOR

Audio mixer (MXP-290, etc.)

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

EDITOR (15-pin)

a) For the 9-pin remote control cable, use an optional

RCC-5G cable.

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Video/audio signal connections
The following shows an example of video/audio signal In this example, analog component signals are used as the
connections in an A/B roll editing system. video signals and XLR 3-pin connectors are used as audio
input/output connectors.

VIDEO IN DME switcher VIDEO INPUTS

1
(DFS-500/500P, etc.) COMPONENT 2
AUDIO IN
2/4

1/3

PGM OUT
COMPONENT 1
3 3

DSR-1500A/1500AP 1 VIDEO INPUTS

(recorder) COMPONENT 1
2
CH-1 OUT CH-2 OUT DSR-1500A1500AP
(player 1) VIDEO OUT
DPS-D7 or other delay unit

3 CH-1 IN CH-2 IN
3
LINE OUT 2 LINE OUT 1

AUDIO OUT
Audio mixer MIC/LINE 4 3 2 1 3 1/3 2/4
(MXP-290, etc.) IN
3
3
3
COMPONENT 1
OUTPUT
A 12-pin/3-BNC cross cable
(not supplied; consult your
Sony dealer about this cable.)

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B 12-pin dubbing cable
(not supplied)

C Cable with XLR AUDIO OUTPUT

connectors (not supplied) UVW-1600/1600P, etc. (player 2) CH-1 CH-2

Settings on the DSR-1500A/1500AP (recorder) For details of the video/audio input and audio mode
settings, see “Settings for Recording” on page 28.
Switch/menu item Setting
LOCAL/REMOTE switch LOCAL
CH1 IN LEVEL and CH2 IN Normally +4 dBm
LEVEL menu items (see page
67)
REC FORMAT menu item DVCAM
(see page 60) (DVCAM indicator lights.)

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 Settings on the DSR-1500A/1500AP (player) Connection of a video monitor
Switch/menu item Setting Set up the following connections to enable monitoring of
video and audio signals on a video monitor. In addition to
LOCAL/REMOTE switch LOCAL
the video and audio signals, you can have time data, the
OUTPUT LEVEL menu item Normally +4 dBm operation mode of the unit, alarm messages, and other
(see page 67) information displayed as text on the monitor screen by
VIDEO OUTPUT menu item Y−R, B setting the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 61)
(see page 68) (Y−R,B indicator lights.) to ON (factory default setting).
AUDIO OUTPUT menu item 1/2 CH or 3/4 CH
(see page 68) (CH 1/2 or CH 3/4 indicator
lights.) 75 Ω termination switch: ON (or attach a 75 Ω terminator)
Input switches: Set according to the type of input signals.

Video monitor

Composite Audio input

video input

2 1

VIDEO
OUT
B-Y/CPST
(SUPER) MONITOR
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DSR-1500A/1500AP (recorder)

A Cable with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)

B 75 Ω coaxial cable
(not supplied)

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Settings on an editing control unit
When connecting an editing control unit, make the settings
as follows, according to the model.
PVE-500
No settings are required.
BVE-600/900/910/2000 (NTSC model) or FXE-100/
120
Set the VCR constants as follows.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
80 17 00 96 05 05 03 80 0A 08 FE 00 80 5A FF

BVE-600/900/910/2000 (PAL model) or FXE-100P/

120P
Set the VCR constants as follows.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
81 17 00 7D 05 05 02 80 0A 07 FE 00 80 4C FF

RM-450/RM-450CE
Set the DIP switches as follows.
• Left switches
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OFF − − OFF − − − −

• Right switches (RM-450)

)

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OFF − OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON

• Right switches (RM-450CE)

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
ON − OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON

BVE-800
Set the DIP switches as follows.
• SW2

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON OFF ON ON − ON ON −

• SW3 (NTSC model)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON ON ON OFF − ON OFF OFF

• SW3 (PAL model)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OFF OFF OFF ON − ON OFF OFF

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 Connections for SDTI (QSDI) Dubbing
The following shows an example of connections for Notes
digitally dubbing SDTI (QSDI) signals (see page 52) using • This application requires both of the DSR-1500A/
a pair of DSR-1500A/1500AP units. 1500AP units (recorder and player) to be fitted with the
optional DSBK-1501 board.
• The DSR-1500A/1500AP units shown in the following
figure are fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 and
DSBK-1505 boards.

DSR-1500A/1500AP (player)

SDI/SDTI
(QSDI)
OUT

REMOTE

1 2
DSR-1500A/1500AP
REMOTE (recorder)

SDI/SDTI
(QSDI)
IN

VIDEO OUT MONITOR

B-Y/CPST
(SUPER)
1 3
Composite
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video input Audio input

A 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

B 9-pin remote control cable

(not supplied)

C Cable with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)
Video monitor

Settings on the DSR-1500A/1500AP (recorder) Settings on the DSR-1500A/1500AP (player)

Switch/menu item Setting Switch/menu item Setting

LOCAL/REMOTE switch LOCAL LOCAL/REMOTE switch REMOTE
(REMOTE indicator lights.)
DIGITAL OUTPUT menu item SDTI
(see page 68) (SDTI indicator lights.)
REMOTE I/F menu item (see 9PIN
page 68) (9P indicator lights.)

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Connections for Analog Recording
It is possible to record analog playback signals from Notes
another recorder or player on this unit. The following • This application requires the DSR-1500A/1500AP unit
shows connections for a system in which analog used as the recorder to be fitted with the optional DSBK-
component video signals and two channels of audio signals 1505 board.
are recorded between two DSR-1500A/1500AP units. • The DSR-1500A/1500AP units shown in the following
figure are fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 and
DSBK-1505 boards.

Video monitor

A Cable with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)

B 75 Ω coaxial cable
(not supplied)

C Cable with XLR connectors

(not supplied) Composite Audio input
video input

2 1

2 a) VIDEO
OUT
B-Y/CPST
VIDEO OUT (SUPER) MONITOR

VIDEO IN
2/4

AUDIO OUT
1/3

DSR-1500A1500AP AUDIO IN

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DSR-1500A/1500AP (player)
(recorder) 1/3 2/4

3
a) Three 75 Ω coaxial cables are used,
one each for Y, R−Y, and B-Y. 3

Settings on the DSR-1500A/1500AP (recorder) For details of the video/audio input and audio mode
settings, see “Settings for Recording” on page 28.
Switch/menu item Setting
LOCAL/REMOTE switch LOCAL
CH1 IN LEVEL and CH2 IN Normally +4 dBm
LEVEL menu items (see page
67)
REC MODE menu item (see 2 CHANNEL (48kHz)
page 66) (REC MODE 2CH indicator
lights.)
REC FORMAT menu item DVCAM
(see page 60) (DVCAM indicator lights.)

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 Settings on the DSR-1500A/1500AP (player)

Switch/menu item Setting

LOCAL/REMOTE switch LOCAL
OUTPUT LEVEL menu items Normally +4 dBm
(see page 67)
VIDEO OUTPUT menu item Y−R, B
(see page 68) (Y−R,B indicator lights.)
AUDIO OUTPUT menu item 1/2 CH or 3/4 CH
(see page 68) (CH 1/2 or CH 3/4 indicator
lights.)
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Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases
When using two or more players, as in an A/B roll editing After configuring the editing system, use a vectorscope to
system, it is necessary to synchronize the sync and adjust the sync and subcarrier phases of the recorder and
subcarrier (for composite signals) phases of the signals to players. Subcarrier phase adjustment is necessary when
be edited. If they are not synchronized, picture instabilities using composite signals and Y/C signals.
or color break-up may occur at edit points.

DSR-1500A/1500AP (player 1)

Switcher (DFS-500/500P) a)
DSR-1500A/1500AP (recorder)

UVW-1600/1600P, etc. (player 2)

75 Ω coaxial cable (A) b)

75 Ω coaxial cable (B) b)

Vectorscope

Editing control unit (PVE-500, etc.)

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a) The sync and subcarrier phases of the
output signal from the DFS-500/500P
switcher are automatically adjusted.
b) Ensure that the 75 Ω coaxial cables (A) and
(B) (not supplied) are of the same length.

Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases 93

 Performing a phase adjustment operation Note
When component signals are used the subcarrier phase
1 Press the SCH button on the vectorscope. indicator does not appear.
The vectorscope switches to SCH mode. 8 Output the player 2 signal, and repeat steps 6 and 7 to
adjust the sync and subcarrier phases of the output
2 Press the B channel button on the vectorscope. from player 2.
This displays the black burst signal from the switcher.

3 Press the EXT button on the vectorscope.

This switches the vectorscope to external
synchronization mode.

4 Adjust the phase synchronization control on the

vectorscope so that the sync and subcarrier phases are
close to the reference line.

Sync phase
Subcarrier phase Reference line

Align the sync and subcarrier phases of the black

burst signal to the reference line.

5 Output the player 1 signal.

6 Press the A channel button on the vectorscope.

This displays the sync and subcarrier phases
(composite signals only) of the signal from player 1.
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7 On player 1, adjust the front panel SYNC PHASE and

SC PHASE controls, using a Phillips screwdriver, so
that the output from player 1 on channel A is in correct
phase alignment with the black burst signal on channel
B.

This indicator
moves as you This indicator
turn the SYNC moves as you
PHASE control. turn the SC
PHASE control.

Adjust the sync and subcarrier phases of the output

signal from player 1.

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 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting Chapter 6
Regular Checks
Maintenance
Digital hours meter
The digital hours meter keeps cumulative counts of the
Condensation total operating time, the head drum rotation time, the tape
If you move the unit suddenly from a cold to a warm transport operating time, and the number of threading/
location, or if you use it in a very humid place, moisture unthreading operations. These counts can be displayed on
from the air may condense on the head drum. This is called the monitor screen and in the time counter display of this
condensation, and if a tape is run in this state, the tape may unit. Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance.
stick to the drum and can be easily damaged. To lessen the In general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary
risk of this occurring, this unit is equipped with a periodic maintenance checks.
condensation detection system. Digital hours meter display modes
If condensation occurs while the unit is The digital hours meter has the following four display
operating: modes.
The alarm message “MOISTURE HAS BEEN • T1 (OPERATION) mode
DETECTED.” appears on the monitor screen, and the The cumulative total hours during which the unit is
alarm message “HUMID!” in the time counter display. At powered on is displayed in 10-hour increments.
the same time the unit ejects the cassette automatically. If • T2 (DRUM ROTATION) mode
this happens, leave the unit powered on and wait until the The cumulative total hours of drum rotation with tape
alarm messages disappear. threaded is displayed in 10-hour increments.
• T3 (TAPE RUNNING) mode
If the condensation alarm message appears The cumulative total hours of tape transport operation
immediately after powering on: for fast forward, rewind, playback, and search (except in
Leave the unit powered on and wait until the alarm still search mode) is displayed in 10-hour increments.
message disappears. You cannot load a cassette into the • CT (THREADING) mode
unit while the alarm message is being displayed. The cumulative number of tape threading/unthreading
Once the alarm message disappears, the unit is ready for operation pairs is displayed in 10-operation pair
use. increments.

For all modes except T1 (OPERATION), there are two

types of count: a “trip” count, which is resettable, and the
cumulative total from manufacture, which is unresettable.

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 Displaying the digital hours meter Digital hours meter indications on the monitor
Use the following procedure. screen
All four counts (T1, T2, T3, and CT) are indicated on the
1 Press the MENU button in the menu control section. monitor screen.

The menu selection level display appears on the Resettable trip counts
monitor screen and in the time counter display. Unresettable counts

Menu selection level display HOURS METER

T1 00000 X10 HOURS
T2 0000/00000 X10 HOURS
SYSTEM MENU
SETUP MENU
Setup menu T3 0000/00000 X10 HOURS
CT 0000/00000 X10 COUNT
AUTO FUNCTION Time counter display
HOURS METER
T1:OPERATION
T2:DRUM ROTATION
T3:TAPE RUNNING
CT:THREADING

Monitor screen The four-digit value to the left of the slash (/) is the
resettable trip count, and the right value is the cumulative
total from manufacture.
2 Press the F button to select “HOURS METER.” Digital hours meter indications in the time
counter display
SYSTEM MENU
Hours meter One of the four indications appears in the time counter
SETUP MENU
AUTO FUNCTION
display at a time. Use the f and F buttons in the menu
Time counter display control section to change the item displayed.
HOURS METER
Initially, only the trip value appears. Hold down the G
button to display also the cumulative total from
manufacture, which will appear to the right of the trip
value and the slash (/).
The following illustrates the digital hours meter
indications in the time counter display in all four display
modes. The right-hand indication for each display mode is
Monitor screen
the indication you can view while holding down the G
button in the menu control section.

3 Press the G button. T1 (OPERATION) mode:

The cumulative counts by the digital hours meter are
indicated on the monitor screen and in the time counter Oper. 00000
display.
T2 (DRUM ROTATION) mode:
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Drum 0000 0000/00000

T3 (TAPE RUNNING) mode:

Tape 0000 0000/00000

CT (THREADING) mode:

Thread 0000 0000/00000

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To end the digital hours meter display
Press the MENU button in the menu control section.
To reset the trip values
About this operation, consult your Sony dealer.

Head Cleaning
Always use the DVM12CL (mini size) or DV12CL
(standard size) Cleaning Cassette to clean the video and
audio heads. You can run the cleaning cassette for 10
seconds per cleaning operation. Follow the instructions for
the cleaning cassette, as inappropriate use of the cleaning
cassette can damage the heads.
To clean the heads
Insert the cleaning cassette. This automatically starts
cleaning. You cannot operate any tape transport control
buttons other than the EJECT button during the cleaning
operation.
After about 10 seconds, the cleaning cassette will be
automatically ejected.

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Maintenance 97
 Troubleshooting
If an alarm message appears on the monitor screen, or if
the unit appears to be malfunctioning, please check the
following before contacting your Sony dealer.

Tape problems
Symptom Cause Remedy
Recording is not The cassette’s REC/SAVE switch is set Set the REC/SAVE switch to REC, or use another cassette.
possible. to SAVE.
The unit’s tape The REMOTE indicator in the display Set the LOCAL/REMOTE switch to LOCAL to turn the
transport control section is lit and the LOCAL ENABLE REMOTE indicator off, or change the setting of the LOCAL
buttons (PLAY, F FWD, menu item is set to STOP & EJECT or ENABLE menu item (see page 60) to ALL ENABLE.
REW, etc.) do not ALL DISABLE.
work.
No cassette is loaded. Insert a cassette (see page 25).
The NO EDIT indicator The audio recording mode selected on • When your current purpose is editing, set the LOCAL/
on the front panel lights this unit does not coincides with that of REMOTE switch to LOCAL to turn the REMOTE indicator
up. the loaded tape. off and set the unit for the same audio recording mode as
with the tape using the REC MODE menu item (see page
66), then set the switch to REMOTE to light the REMOTE
indicator again.
• When your current purpose is recording, you can use the
tape currently loaded in the unit.
The recording format of the currently Replace the tape with one recorded in the DVCAM format.
loaded tape is DV or DVCPRO.
The recording format selected on this Select the DVCAM format.
unit is DV (SP).

Time data problems

Symptom Cause Remedy
Cannot freely set the The TC MODE menu item is set to EXT Change the setting of the TC MODE menu item (see page
initial time data value. REGEN. 63) to INT PRESET.
CNT is selected as the time data type Press the COUNTER SELECT button to make the TC or U-
to be displayed (the COUNTER time BIT time data type indicator light up (the CNT value cannot
data type indicator is lit). be set freely).
The REMOTE indicator in the display Set the LOCAL/REMOTE switch to LOCAL to turn the
section is lit and the LOCAL ENABLE REMOTE indicator off or change the setting of the LOCAL
menu item is set to STOP & EJECT or ENABLE menu item (see page 60) to ALL ENABLE.
ALL DISABLE.
The tape is running, The MENU button or TC PRESET Press the button once again to exit the menu control mode,
but the time data is not button in the menu control section has time code preset mode, or digital hours meter display mode.
shown in the time been pressed. (In either of the menu control mode and time code preset
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counter display. mode, the time data is not shown in the time counter display.)
The U-BIT time data type indicator is lit. Press the COUNTER SELECT button to make the
COUNTER or TC time data type indicator light up.

Input problem
Symptom Cause Remedy
It is not possible to No SDTI signal is input to the unit, or Connect an SDTI signal to the SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN
record an SDTI (QSDI) the SDTI format has not been selected. connector, or set the DIGITAL OUTPUT menu item (see
signal. page 68) to SDTI.

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Monitor problems
Symptom Cause Remedy
Data is not The CHARA. DISPLAY menu item is Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 61) to ON.
superimposed on the set to OFF.
monitor screen.
The monitor is not connected to the Connect the monitor to the B−Y/CPST (SUPER) connector.
B−Y/CPST (SUPER) connector of this (You must make this connection to display any type of text on
unit. the monitor.)
The image on the The 75 Ω termination switch for video Set the 75 Ω termination switch to ON or connect a
monitor screen is too input on the monitor is in the OFF terminator.
bright. position, or a 75 Ω terminator is not
fitted to its video input connector.
The image on the In a video signal loop-through Set the 75 Ω termination switches to OFF on all monitors
monitor screen is too connection of video monitors, 75 Ω other than the loop-end monitor.
dark. termination switches for video input on
monitors other than the loop-end
The image is too dark
monitor are in the ON position.
when recording a
composite video
signal.

Audio problem
Symptom Cause Remedy
The REC/PB LEVEL The VAR switch on the front panel is Set the VAR switch to REC when recording, or set it to PB
control knobs do not set to PRESET. when playing back.
work.

Editing restriction
Symptom Cause
Execution of video This phenomenon cannot be avoided with an editing system using this unit as the recorder.
editing in insert mode
erases subcode data
(user bit data, etc.)
recorded on tape other
than time code data.

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 Error Messages
This unit is provided with a self-diagnostic function that Note
detects internal abnormalities. When it detects an To display error messages on the monitor screen, connect
abnormality, it outputs an error message to the monitor the monitor to the B−Y/CPST (SUPER) connector, and set
screen and indicates an error code in the time counter the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 61) to ON
display. (factory default setting).

ERROR

AN ERROR HAS BEEN

Error message
DETECTED. INFORM SERVICE
OF FOLLOWING CODE:
02-603 Error code

PRESS EJECT KEY

TO EJECT TAPE. Direction Error code

Error02-603
Monitor screen Time counter display

If an error message appears, follow the direction indicated

on the monitor screen.

Alarm Messages
When operating this unit, the unit may sometimes output
alarm messages such as the one shown below to the
monitor screen and the time counter display.

ALARM
Cause of
REMOTE MODE IS SELECTED. alarm
SET REMOTE/LOCAL SWITCH Direction
TO LOCAL.

REMOTE!
Monitor screen Time counter display
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If such an alarm message appears, a connection or

operation error may have been made, or condensation on
heads may have occurred. Follow the direction indicated
on the monitor screen.

Note
To display alarm messages on the monitor screen, it is
necessary for the monitor to be connected to the B−Y/
CPST (SUPER) connector, and set the following menu
items to ON.
• CHARA. DISPLAY (see page 61)
• ALARM (see page 62)
• REF ALARM (see page 62)

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 Alarm messages and associated directions

Alarm message on monitor screen Direction Alarm message in time

(Cause) counter display
A cleaning tape has been inserted. The tape will automatically be ejected after cleaning is Cleaning Tp!
completed.
A non-standard signal is being used for Use a standard signal. VIN NON-STD
input video.
A non-standard ref. signal is being used Use a standard signal. REF NON-STD
for REF. VIDEO.
Abnormal settings selected in setup Correct the setup menu settings. Contact your Sony ILL. SETUP!
menu. dealer if this alarm message appears again after
making corrections.
Audio mixing mode cannot be changed − REC mode!
during recording.
Audio not editable on this tape. Use a tape recorded in 2-channel/48 kHz or 2CH/32kHz!
4-channel/32 kHz mode.
Fs 44.1kHz!
Use a tape having audio signals recorded in locked UNLOCK mode
mode.
Audio REC mode selection different from Select the same audio recording mode as that of the A mode err
audio on tape. tape.
Audio REC (recording) mode cannot be − REC mode!
changed during recording.
Cassette adaptor not usable. Use a tape without cassette adaptor. Adaptor!
Counter mode is selected. Use the COUNTER SELECT button to light the TC or CNT mode!
U-BIT time data type indicator in the display section.
Input selection cannot be changed in − REC mode!
REC (recording) mode.
Input signal does not conform to − Unknown Sig
DVCAM/DV format.
Input signal is 625/50. (For DSR-1500) − 625/50 sig! (For DSR-
1500A)
Input signal is 525/60. (For DSR- − 525/60 sig! (For DSR-
1500AP) 1500AP)
Input video is not detected. Check the VIDEO indicator in the INPUT signal No INPUT!
display section and supply an appropriate video
signal.
Input video signal does not synchronize Use a reference video signal. ILL. REF!
with REF. VIDEO signal.
Moisture has been detected. Keep the power on and wait until this alarm message HUMID!
disappears.
No cassette in VTR. Load a cassette. No Cass.!
Non DVCAM/DV(SP) format source. − No DVCAM/DV
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Rec inhibit mode is selected. Set the REC INHIBIT menu item (see page 60) to REC INHI.!
OFF.
Record inhibit plug on the cassette is set Set the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette to REC. REC INHI.!
to inhibit.
Remote mode is selected. Set the LOCAL/REMOTE switch to LOCAL. REMOTE!
Select DVCAM recording format. Set the REC FORMAT menu item (see page 60) to Not DVCAM!
DVCAM.
Tape cannot be replayed. Use a tape recorded in 525/60 format. (For DSR- 625/50 Tape (For DSR-
1500A) 1500A)
Use a tape recorded in 625/50 format. (For DSR- 525/60 Tape (For DSR-
1500AP) 1500AP)

Troubleshooting 101
 Alarm messages and associated directions

Alarm message on monitor screen Direction Alarm message in time

(Cause) counter display
Tape end has been detected. Use a new cleaning tape. Tape end!
Tape not editable. Use a tape recorded in DVCAM format. Not DVCAM!
Use a tape recorded in 525/60 format. (For DSR- 625/50 Tape (For DSR-
1500A) 1500A)
Use a tape recorded in 625/50 format. (For DSR- 525/60 Tape (For DSR-
1500AP) 1500AP)
Tape not recordable. Use a DVCAM/DV ME tape. REC INHI.!
Tape not usable. Use a DVCAM/DV/DVCPRO (25 Mbps) tape. ILL. Tape!
TC EXTERNAL is selected. Set the TC MODE menu item (see page 63) to INT TC EXT!
PRESET.
TCG REGEN mode is selected. Set the TC MODE menu item (see page 63) to INT REGEN mode!
PRESET.
TCG RUN mode is set to REC RUN. Set the RUN MODE menu item (see page 63) to REC RUN!
FREE RUN.
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102 Troubleshooting
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Avoid violent impacts

Precautions Dropping the unit, or otherwise imparting a violent shock
to it, is likely to cause it to malfunction.
Do not obstruct ventilation openings
On safety To prevent the unit from overheating, do not obstruct
• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, ventilation openings, by for example wrapping the unit in
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified a cloth while it is in operation.
personnel before operating it further.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used On cleaning
for an extended period of time. If the casing or panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft dry
• To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull cloth. In the event of extreme dirt, use a cloth steeped in a
the cord itself. neutral detergent to remove the dirt, then wipe with a dry
cloth. Applying alcohol, thinners, insecticides, or other
On operation and storage locations volatile solvents may result in deforming the casing or
Avoid operation or storage in any of the following places. damaging the finish.
• Location subject to extremes of temperature (operating
temperature range 5ºC to 40ºC (41ºF to 104ºF)) On repacking and shipping
• Location subject to direct sunlight for long periods, or Save the original shipping carton and packing material;
close to heating appliances (Note that the interior of a car they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your unit.
left in summer with the windows closed can exceed 50ºC For maximum protection, repack your unit as it was
(122ºF).) originally packed at the factory, and take care not to impart
• Damp or dusty places violent shocks in transit.
• Location subject to severe vibrations
• Location near equipment generating strong
electromagnetic emissions
• Location near transmitting stations generating strong
radio waves
Operate the unit in a horizontal position
This unit is designed to be operated in a horizontal
position. Do not operate it on its side, or tilted through an
excessive angle (exceeding 20º).

Precautions 103
 Tape transport control system
Specifications Tape speed DSR-1500A: 28.193 mm/s
DSR-1500AP: 28.221 mm/s
Recording/playback time (DVCAM format)
General Using PDV-184ME standard-size
cassette:
Signal system DSR-1500A: NTSC
Maximum 184 minutes
DSR-1500AP: PAL
Using PDVM-40ME mini-size cassette:
Power requirements
Maximum 40 minutes
100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Fast forward/rewind time
Power consumption (with all options installed)
Using PDV-184ME standard-size
55 W
cassette:
Peak inrush current
Less than 3 minutes
(1)Power ON, current probe method:
Using PDVM-40ME mini-size cassette:
10 A (100 V), 45 A (240 V)
Less than 1 minute
(2)Hot switching inrush current,
Search speed When controlling via RS-422A interface:
measured in accordance with
Maximum 60 times normal speed in
European standard EN55103-1:
both directions
20 A (230 V)
When controlling from DSRM-10
Operating temperature
Remote Control Unit:
5ºC to 40ºC (41ºF to 104ºF)
Jog mode: 0 (still) to 2 times normal
Storage temperature
speed in both directions
−20ºC to +60ºC (−4ºF to +140ºF)
Shuttle mode: 8 speeds from 0 (still) to
Operating relative humidity
16 times normal speed in both
Less than 80%
directions
Storage relative humidity
Less than 90%
Mass 6.0 kg (13 lb 3 oz) Video performance
External dimensions (w/h/d) Band width Composite/S-video (DSR-1500A):
211 × 137 × 420 mm 30 Hz to 4.2 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y)
(83/8 × 51/2 × 165/8 inches) Composite/S-video (DSR-1500AP):
25 Hz to 4.8 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y)
Component (DSR-1500A):
30 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y),
30 Hz to 1.5 MHz +1.0/−5.0 dB (R−Y/
B−Y)
Component (DSR-1500AP):
25 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y),
25 Hz to 2.0 MHz +1.0/−2.0 dB (R−Y/
420(16 5/8)

B−Y)
S/N Composite/S-video I/O (Y):
52 dB or more
Component I/O (Y): 55 dB or more
Y/C delay 30 ns or less
K-factor 2.0% or less (K2T, KPB)

Processor adjustment range

Video level* ±3 dB/−∞ to 3 dB selectable
Chrome level* ±3 dB/−∞ to 3 dB selectable
137(5 1/2)

Setup/Black level*
±30 IRE (±210 mV)
Chroma phase* ±30°
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System phase** Sync: ±1 µs

211(8 3/8) SC: ±180°
* Adjust with menu settings.
Unit: mm (inches) ** Adjust with controls on the front panel.

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Audio performance XLR 3-pin, female (×2), +4/0/−3*/−6
Frequency response dBm, high impedance, balanced
* For DSR-1500AP only
Two-channel (48 kHz) mode:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.0 dB Time code input
Four-channel (32 kHz) mode: TC IN
20 Hz to 14.5 kHz ±1.0 dB BNC type, SMPTE time code (DSR-
Dynamic range More than 87 dB 1500A) or EBU time code (DSR-
Distortion (THD + N) 1500AP), 0.5 Vp-p to 18 Vp-p, 3.3 kΩ,
Less than 0.07% (48 kHz) unbalanced

Input connectors Output connectors

Digital signal inputs Digital signal outputs
SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN (optional DSBK-1501 Digital Input/ SDI/SDTI (QSDI) OUT (optional DSBK-1501 Digital
Output Board required) Input/Output Board required)
BNC type BNC type (×2)
SDTI (QSDI) format (270 Mbps) SDTI (QSDI) format (270 Mbps)
SDI format (270 Mbps), SMPTE 259M/ SDI format (270 Mbps), SMPTE 259M/
CCIR656-III CCIR656-III
AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN (optional DSBK-1501 Digital AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT (optional DSBK-1501 Digital
Input/Output Board required) Input/Output Board required)
BNC type (×2), complying with AES- BNC type (×2), complying with AES-
3id-1995 3id-1995
i.DV IN/OUT i.DV IN/OUT 6-pin IEEE 1394 connector
6-pin IEEE 1394 connector
Analog video outputs
Analog video inputs VIDEO OUT BNC type (×3), composite/component/
REF. VIDEO IN S-video switchable
BNC type (×2, loop-through with 75 Ω Composite
automatic terminator) Y/CPST, R−Y/C/CPST, and B−Y/CPST
Black burst (SUPER): 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync
0.286 V (DSR-1500A) or 0.3 V (DSR- negative
1500AP), 75 Ω, negative sync Component
Composite sync Y/CPST: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, negative sync
VIDEO IN (optional DSBK-1505 Analog Input Board R−Y/C/CPST and B−Y/CPST (SUPER):
required) 0.7 Vp-p (75% color bars for DSR-
BNC type (×3 and 1 loop-through 1500A or 100% color bars for DSR-
connector with 75 Ω automatic 1500AP), 75 Ω
terminator), composite/component/S- S-video
video switchable Y/CPST: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, negative sync
Composite R−Y/C/CPST: 0.286 Vp-p (DSR-1500A)
Y/CPST and 1 loop-through connector or 0.3 Vp-p (DSR-1500AP), 75 Ω
with 75 Ω automatic terminator: 1.0 (burst level)
Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative
Component Analog audio outputs
Y/CPST: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, negative sync AUDIO OUT XLR 3-pin, male (×2), +4/0/−3*/−6 dBm,
R−Y/C and B−Y: 0.7 Vp-p (75% color 600 Ω loading, low impedance,
bars for DSR-1500A or 100% color balanced
bars for DSR-1500AP), 75 Ω MONITOR
S-video Phono jack, −∞ to −11 dBu (DSR-
Y/CPST: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, negative sync 1500A)/−9 dBu (DSR-1500AP) ±1
R−Y/C: 0.286 Vp-p (DSR-1500A) or 0.3 dB, 47 kΩ, unbalanced, −20 dBFS
Vp-p (DSR-1500AP), 75 Ω (burst (DSR-1500A)/−18 dBFS (DSR-
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level) 1500AP)
* For DSR-1500AP only
Analog audio inputs
AUDIO IN (optional DSBK-1505 Analog Input Board
required)

Specifications 105
 Output for headphones
HEADPHONES
Stereo phone jack, −∞ to −13 dBu (DSR-
1500A)/−11 dBu (DSR-1500AP), 8 Ω,
unbalanced, −20 dBFS (DSR-1500A)/
−18 dBFS (DSR-1500AP)
Time code output
TC OUT
BNC type, SMPTE time code (DSR-
1500A), EBU time code (DSR-
1500AP), 2.2 Vp-p ±3 dB, 600 Ω,
unbalanced

Remote control connectors

REMOTE D-sub 9-pin, for connection of editing
control unit*, RS-422A standard
CONTROL S Stereo minijack, for connection of
SIRCS-compatible remote control unit
(DSRM-10)
i.DV IN/OUT 6-pin IEEE 1394 connector

* ES-7, PVE-500, RM-450/450CE, BVE-600/800/910/2000/9100/9100P,

etc.

Supplied accessories
AC power cord (1)
Operating Instructions
English Version (1)
CD-ROM manual (1)

Optional accessories
DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board
DSBK-1505 Analog Input Board
RCC-5G 9-pin remote control cable
(length: 5 m (16 ft))
DSRM-10 Remote Control Unit
Digital video cassette
Standard size: PDV-64*/94*/124*/184* a)
Mini size: PDVM-12*/22*/32*/40* a)
a) The * in each model name is actually “ME”
(indicating that a cassette memory is contained), or
“N” (indicating that no cassette memory is
contained).
Cleaning cassette
DV12CL (standard size), DVM12CL
(mini size)

Design and specifications are subject to change without

notice.
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106 Specifications
Glossary
A/B roll editing Drop frame mode Non-drop frame mode
An editing method that uses two or Time code runs at 30 frames/sec. The The number of frames of the time
more playback VCRs to create NTSC system, however, runs at code and video run is not adjusted.
special effects such as dissolve and about 29.97 frames/sec. Drop frame When you use the time code in non-
wipe, and uses one record VCR to mode adjusts this difference. The drop frame mode, the real playback
record the results of the editing. time code and video are synchronized time will be about 86 seconds shorter
Using an editing control unit allows by dropping the first two frames of per day than the time code. If you edit
efficient control of the VCRs and the time code every minute, except at frame by frame or if you determine
very precise editing. the ten-minute marks. the length of a shot by counting the
time code, use drop frame mode.
AES/EBU format EE mode
A unified format for digital audio EE is an abbreviation of “Electric to Non-linear editing
signals. It allows a single connector Electric”. Video and audio signals are Editing while playing back video and
to carry the signals for two channels. supplied to the VCR’s internal audio signals recorded on hard disks.
circuits, but not to the recording Video scenes stored on disk can be
B–Y signal heads. cued up quickly, for increased editing
A chrominance signal determined by efficiency. See also “Linear
subtracting the Y (luminance) signal Head drum editing.”
from the B (blue) signal. One of the A metal cylinder to which a video
component signals. head is attached. This drum is rotated PCM audio
at high speeds in synchronization This is an audio signal represented by
Capstan with the sync signal during recording pulse code modulation. The analog
A drive mechanism that moves the and playback. audio signal is first broken down into
tape at a specified speed. Its rotation a sequence of pulses, and these are
normally synchronizes with a Linear editing then represented digitally.
reference sync signal. Editing while playing back video and
audio signals recorded on video tape. Preroll
Chrominance signal See also “Non-linear editing.” Running of a video tape to a prior to
Color signal containing color an edit-start point to enable the tape
information such as hue and Loading to reach a steady speed and to be
saturation. Also called C signal. When being loaded, the tape is pulled synchronized with other video tapes.
out of the cassette case and threaded
Component signals (YRB) along the specified tape path and R–Y signal
A video signal consisting of a wrapped round the drum to be ready A chrominance signal determined by
luminance signal (Y) and two for recording or playback. Generally, subtracting the Y (luminance) signal
chrominance signals (R−Y, B−Y). this is done automatically when you from the R (red) signal. One of the
Composite signal place the cassette at the cassette component signals.
A composite video signal containing entrance of the VCR. Also called
threading. Reference video signal
video, burst and sync signals. A video signal consisting of a sync
Condensation Loop-through connection signal or sync and burst signals, used
Condensation of moisture on the tape A connection which allows a signal as a reference.
transport mechanisms of VCRs input to an input connector to pass
through the unit and exit from an Setup (for DSR-1500A)
including the head drum. If moisture The difference between the reference
condenses on the head drum, the tape output connector as input to external
equipment. Also called bridging black level and the blanking level of
adheres to the drum and causes a composite signal.
malfunction. connection.
Luminance signal SMPTE
The signal that determines the Abbreviation of Society of Motion
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brightness of the picture. Also called Picture and Television Engineers, a

Y signal. One of the component professional association established
signals. in the USA.

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 S/N Superimpose
Abbreviation of Signal-to-Noise To put a set of characters onto a
(ratio). The higher the S/N value, the picture so that both can be seen at the
less noise and higher the picture same time.
quality.
S-video
Search mode A signal format in which Y
A VCR operating mode used when (luminance) and C (chrominance)
searching for specific scenes, by signals are separated to reduce
viewing the video output or time code interference between them so that
values while playing back the tape at noiseless images are reproduced.
various speeds in forward or reverse
direction. Sync signal
A reference signal consisting of
Servo lock vertical and horizontal sync signals
Synchronizing the drum rotation used for synchronizing the scanning
phase and tape transport phase with a patterns of the video camera and the
reference signal during playback and monitor.
recording so that the video heads scan
the tape in the same pattern during TBC
playback and recording. Abbreviation of Time Base
Corrector. Electronic circuits to
Standby Off mode electrically stabilize the playback
One of two conditions in the stop signals by removing color variation
mode. The drum does not rotate and and roll in the playback picture
tape is slackened. There is no damage caused by irregularity in drum
to the video heads and the tape, but rotation and tape movement. Time
the VCR is not ready for immediate base correction reduces deterioration
recording or playback. of picture quality when transmitting
or copying playback signals.
Standby On mode
One of two conditions in the stop Threading
mode. The drum is rotating and the See “Loading.”
tape is wrapped round the drum. The
VCR is ready for recording or Time code
playback, so a still picture can be Signals recorded on the tape to
obtained. supply information on tape position
such as the hour, minute, second and
Subcarrier frame, to assist in setting edit points
A sine wave imposed on the or searching for particular scenes.
luminance portion of a video signal
and modulated to carry color Unloading
information. Its amplitude represents When the EJECT button is pressed,
color saturation and its phase the VCR automatically winds the
represents hue. tape back into the cassette case. Also
called “Unthreading.”
User bits
Sections of time code information
consisting of a total of 32 bits that can
be used for recording information
such as date, tape ID number,
program ID number, etc.
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108 Glossary
 B Dubbing 52
Index B-Y connector 20
SDTI (QSDI) 90
DV 16
B-Y/CPST (SUPER) connector 21
input 12
DVCAM 16, 52
Numerics C cassettes 24
2CH indicator 17 Cassette 23 digital dubbing 52
32K indicator 16 compartment 10 format 6
44.1K indicator 16 memory indicator 16
48K indicator 16

Index
4CH indicator 17
CH1 1/2 button 12 E
CH-1 1/2 indicator 15
9P indicator 16 EBU time code 16
CH2 3/4 button 12
EDIT MODE indicator 17
CH-2 3/4 indicator 15
Editing
A CL indicator 16
control unit settings 89
Closed caption 8
A/B roll editing system 83 points 51
CNT 11
AC IN connector 19 restriction 99
value resetting 46
Accessories 106 EE OUT PHASE 70
Component video input 12
AES/EBU EJECT button 10
COMPOSITE indicator 15
format 12 Error messages 100
Composite video input 12
indicator 15
Condensation 95
Alarm messages 100
Analog
Connections 79 F
A/B roll editing system 83 F FWD button 17
audio 7
analog recording 91 FREE RUN 47
audio input(s) 12, 105
audio monitor system 85 Front panel 9
audio outputs 105
control signal 86
Input Board 8
cut editing system 81
interfaces 7
digital non-linear editing system
H
recording 91 Head cleaning 97
79
video 7 High-speed
reference video signal 85
video inputs 105 search 7, 51
SDTI (QSDI) dubbing 90
video outputs 105 Hours meter 8, 95
video monitor 88
video/audio signal input section
video/audio signal 87
20
video/audio signal output section
CONTROL S connector 11 I
COUNTER 11, 16
21 i.DV IN/OUT connector 19
SELECT button 11
ANALOG indicator 15 i.LINK 12
Cuing up 43
Arrow buttons 18 indicator 14, 16
Cut editing system 81
Audio i.LINK (DV) 7
Cyclical playback 37
input/output level control section i.LINK DUBBING 72
11 Input problem 98
level meters 10 D INPUT signal display section 14
performance 105 Digital Interfaces 7
problem 99 hours meter 8 Internal test signal generator 8
test signal 12 Input/Output Board 8 Internal time code generator 46
AUDIO (AES/EBU) interfaces 7 advancement 47
IN 1/2 and 3/4 connectors 22 jog sound 7
OUT 1/2 and 3/4 connectors 22
AUDIO IN 1/3 and 2/4 connectors 20
non-linear editing system 79 J
signal input/output section 22
AUDIO indicators 15, 16 Jog 51
signal inputs 105
AUDIO OUT 1/3 and 2/4 connectors audio 51
signal outputs 105
21 sound 7
slow motion playback 7, 51
AUTO FUNCTION 72 Digital hours meter 95
Auto mode execution menu 72 Display section 14 L
Automatic cyclical playback 37 Drop frame indication 45 LOCAL/REMOTE switch 10
DSBK-1501 8 LP 16
DSBK-1505 8

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 M Processor adjustment range 104 SMPTE time code 16
Still 51
Maintenance 8, 95
R STOP button 17
Menu 56
Subcarrier phase 93
AUDIO CONTROL 66 Rear panel 19 Superimposed text 21
AUTO FUNCTION 72 REC button 17 Superimposition 8
changing settings 73 REC FORMAT 60 Supplementary status information 77
contents 59 REC INHI indicator 16 S-video input 12
DISPLAY CONTROL 61 REC MODE display 17 SYNC control 10
indications 59 REC RUN 47 Sync phase 93
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INTERFACE SELECT 68 REC/PB LEVEL control knobs 11

MENU GRADE 69 Recording 27
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION procedure 30 T
59 settings 28 Tape
organization 56 Recording/playback tape format end alarm indicator 16
resetting to default settings 76 indicators 16 problems 98
SETUP BANK OPERATION 69 REF. VIDEO IN connectors 19 transport control section 17
TAPE PROTECTION 64 Reference video signals 82 TC 11, 16
TIME CODE 63 Regular checks 95 IN connector 22
VIDEO CONTROL 65 REMOTE INSERT 72
MENU button 18 connector 19 insert function 48
Menu control section 18 indicator 16 OUT connector 22
METER CH-1/2 3/4 button 11 Remote PRESET button 18
MONITOR control 7 Test signal generator 8
connector 21 control connectors 106 THROUGH mode 70
SELECT button 10 mode indicators 16 Time code 8
Monitor REPEAT indicator 16 input 105
problems 99 Repeat playback 37 input/output section 22
screen contents 45 Rerecording time code 48 output 106
RESET (NO) button 18 rerecording 48
N REW button 17 synchronization 47
R-Y/C connector 20 value setting 46
NO EDIT indicator 16
R-Y/C/CPST connector 21 Time code generator 46
advancement 47
O S Time counter display 16
Operation mode 45 Time data
S VIDEO indicator 15 displaying 44, 46
indications 44
SC control 10 problems 98
Optional boards 8
SDI 7 setting 44
OUTPUT signal display section 15
audio input 12 type 45
indicator 15 type indicators 16
P video input 12 Troubleshooting 98
PB Fs display 16 SDI/SDTI (QSDI)
PCM digital audio 6 IN connector 22
Phase adjustment 93 OUT1/OUT2 connectors 22 U
PHONES SDTI (QSDI) 7, 90 U-BIT 11, 16
connector 10 input 12 Usable cassettes 23
control knob 10 SDTI DUBBING 72 User bit data setting 46
PLAY button 17 SDTI indicator 14
Playback 34 SDTI/i.LINK button 12 V
compatibility 6 Search 51
via external equipment 51 V SDTI indicator 14
cyclical 37
SERVO indicator 16 VAR switch 11
procedure 35
SET (YES) button 18 VIDEO
settings 34
Setup menu 59 button 12
slow motion 7
SG indicator 15 IN connectors 20
Points A and B 37
Shuttle 51 indicators 15
POWER switch 10
Slow motion playback 7 INPUT PHASE mode 70
Precautions 103
OUT connectors 21

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 OUTPUT PHASE mode 71
Video
performance 104
process control 8
test signal 12
Video/audio input setting section 12
VITC
field indication 45
indicator 17

Index
W
Wide track 6

Y
Y/CPST connector 20, 21
Y-R,B indicator 15

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