Sony HVR M25U Operating Instructions
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2-678-737-11(1) Digital HD Videocassette Recorder Operating Instructions HVR-M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P 2006 Sony Corporation - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 2
a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Owner's record The model number and the serial number are located at the name plate on the - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 3
SONY (7669) or Write to: Sony Customer Information Services Center 6900-29 Daniels Parkway, PMB 330 Fort Myers, Florida 33912 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: SONY HVR-M25U Sony on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 4
local Sony office or visit Sony Europe's web site for business customers: http://www.sonybiz.net/environment For the customers in Europe HVR- dan op correcte wijze verwerkt worden. Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 5
MARKER 41 MARKER BURN 42 Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder 43 Connections for Recording 43 Settings for Recording 45 Recording Procedures 47 Recording Functions 47 Setting the Time Code and User Bits 49 Using the Internal Time Code Generator 49 Dubbing to another equipment using - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 6
on the Videocassette Recorder 89 Cleaning of the Video Heads 89 Notes on the Video Cassettes 90 Notes on LCD Screen 91 About Moisture Condensation 91 Digital Hours Meter 92 About the Built-in Rechargeable Battery 92 Notes on the License 92 Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats 93 - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 7
Features The HVR-M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P is a digital HD videocassette recorder supporting HDV format and DVCAM/DV format. The unit produces stable, superior picture quality by digital processing and separating image signals into color difference signals and a luminance signal (component video). The - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 8
function JOG AUDIO function When you want to playback a tape recorded in HDV format, you can down convert images to output them. This function allows you to preview recorded-images on a monitor which is not compatible with HighDefinition (HD) format. Also, you can select an aspect ratio from - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 9
17) qs EJECT (cassette eject) button 3 Audio control section (see page 16) 2 Tape transport control section (see page 14) 1 Monitor display section (see page 12) qa DISPLAY OUTPUT switch 1 q (cassette) indicator Lights when a digital video cassette is loaded. Does not light up while the unit is not - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 10
and VIDEO jack. HDV/DV : Inputs a signal from HDV/DV jack. S VIDEO : Inputs a signal from S VIDEO jack. VIDEO : Inputs a signal from VIDEO jack. Notes • Do not change the setting of this switch while recording in progress, or it causes noise added to images and sounds. Also, a part of the tape where - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 11
Press this button to write an index mark while recording. Index is useful when you search for scenes on a tape. Also, this button can be used as ASSIGN (A1) button. For detail on Index, see "Recording Functions" on page 47. When you change ASSIGN buttons setting with [ASSIGN (A1)] of [ASSIGN BTN - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 12
25. 2 COUNTER SELECT button While displaying the data or time counter, press this button to change the time counter display in the order of time code, user bits, and tape counter. Count value of the tape counter (seven digits) is displayed on a ±12-hour cycle. Note The count value of the counter of - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 13
by pressing J/j buttons, while the data (format, the tape running mode) is displayed on the LCD AUDIO SET] menu, AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT switch, and the audio mode on the tape played back. 8 LCD (Liquid ." In EE mode, the video and audio signals input to the VCR's recording circuitry do not pass through - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 14
mode and INPUT SELECT switch is set to other than HDV/DV, you can HVR-M25U/M25N/M25E/ M25P time codes" on page 53. 3 REC (record) button / indicator When you press and hold this button, then press PLAY button, the each indicator lights and recording starts. If you press this button while the tape - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 15
forward, playback or in playback pause mode (picture search). For details on [VTR SET] menu, see "VTR SET" on page 74. Notes • If you set [EE/PB SEL of the tape where the recording format has been changed among HDV format, DVCAM format, and DV format, or between 60i format and 50i format, the picture - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 16
Enables AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs 2. Notes • When i.LINK signals are input to the unit, the sound recorded retains the signal level input, regardless of the setting of this switch. • Even this switch is set to AUTO, the setting is not effective against the volume which exceeds the dynamic range - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 17
Lights when the unit is in the following operating status. • When a tape recorded in HDV format is being played back. • When HDV signals are input through the i.LINK interface. • When [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [HDV].* * Even when [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [AUTO - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 18
of Parts Rear Panel 1 S VIDEO jacks 2 VIDEO jacks 3 AUDIO jacks 7 RESET button 8 AC IN connector 4 AUDIO INPUT LEVEL switch 5 COMPONENT OUT jacks 6 HDMI OUT jack 9 HDV/DV jack q; LANC jack qa CONTROL S jack 1 S VIDEO jacks To connect a device equipped with S video jack, use S VIDEO jacks on the - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 19
during underscan. • When you change the video format setting of [HDMI/ CMPNT] of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu, the video signal output from S VIDEO jack, VIDEO jack, or HDV/DV jack may be distorted for a moment. • When you play back an HDV-formatted tape with copyright protected signals or - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 20
as digital broadcasts are also included.) • You cannot output EE picture of analog video (NTSC, PAL) that are input from VIDEO IN jack, S VIDEO IN jack to HDMI OUT jack. In this case, text data and menus cannot be displayed either. When you play back a DVCAM or DV (SP)-formatted tape recorded in - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 21
the unit as a player, set LANC mode on the recorder to M. A VCR that does not have M/S switching function cannot be used to control the unit. • When the device for connecting to the unit has [LANC-M] function to switch between SHUTTLE A/ B, select SHUTTLE A for HDV-formatted tape, and SHUTTLE B for - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 22
85 and the instructions of each menu setting. • When you change the video format setting of [HDMI/CMPNT] of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu, the video signals output from S VIDEO OUT jack, VIDEO OUT jack, or HDV/DV jack may be distorted. • The unit is only compatible with standard video signals. If - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 23
button 5 REW button 6 PLAY button EJECT × × × × VTR RMT-DS5 qs 1 switch qa DATA CODE button 0 INDEX WRITE button 9 REC buttons 8 recording date/time, camera data). For details on data codes, see "Displaying information (data codes) recorded on a tape" on page 36. qs 1 (on/standby) switch - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 24
to VTR4. You cannot change command mode setting. • Sony Remote Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4. To disable the control from Remote Commander, set [COMMANDER] in [OTHERS] menu to [CONTROL S]. Notes on batteries • Make sure that the battery orientation is correct when inserting batteries - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 25
S VIDEO/ VIDEO. You can turn ON/OFF various text data display by pressing DISPLAY button. In this operation manual, the menu screen etc. is displayed in English. You can change the desired language with the screen language setting. For details, see page 77. Note When images are output in 720p format - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 26
, this indicator does not show the remaining tape time. The remaining tape time is displayed after the tape runs for a while. 9 INPUT SELECT indicator Changes according to the position of INPUT SELECT switch. ([HDV/DV IN], [S VIDEO IN] or [VIDEO IN]) 0 (Index) indicator Displays when an index - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 27
user bits may be temporarily inaccurate. • When the unit plays back a part of the tape where the recorded system has been changed between 50i and 60i, the displayed value may be inaccurate. • When the unit plays back a part of the tape where the recording format has been changed among HDV switches - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 28
dubbing.) Note In EE, recording, or audio dubbing ( switch is set to MIX, the mixed audio levels that exceed 0 dB do not turn red.) During playback or while HDV 67. OUTPUT 2/4 HDV/DV SEL : AUTO VIDEO OUT HDMI/CMPNT : : 3/4 INDEX MARK COUNT. RESET AUDIO DUB [ STATUS CHECK] ] in [VTR SET] menu - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 29
TIMES]. 3 REPEAT CYCLE : displays the playback time and the interval time of the tape which you have set in [REPEAT CYCLE]. 4 START TIME : displays the time [START TIME]. 5 Date and time : displays the date and time set by [CLOCK SET] in [OTHERS] menu is displayed, when [START TIME] is set to [ON - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 30
in HDV/DV format. We recommend you to use a standard DVCAM cassette, Mini-DVCAM cassette, or DigitalMasterTM shown above for recording in DVCAM format. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure of a recording, set REC/ SAVE switch on the cassette to SAVE. To record or dub audio on a tape - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 31
the wall outlet first. [CLOCK SET] screen appears when you turn on the unit for the first time. For details on [CLOCK SET], see page 78. Inserting unit, video tape, etc. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 32
, 720/24p format. The unit cannot input/output, record, or play back a tape with 4-channel audio signals in HDV extended format. You can play back HDV720/30p format, whereas you cannot output the video signals from HDV/DV jack. For details, see "Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats" on page - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 33
scene on a recorded tape. Connections for Playback Connecting the unit to a monitor without an i.LINK jack You can connect the unit to video monitor without an i.LINK jack. Use the unit as follows. Monitor HVR-M25 (rear panel) Chapter 2 Playback and Recording S-video input Video input Audio input - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 34
convert DVCAM/DV recordings to HDV at output. Connecting the unit to a monitor equipped with an i.LINK jack The video and audio signals are sent with hardly any degradation, enabling high-quality playback to a monitor with an i.LINK connector which supports HDV, DVCAM, and DV format. HVR-M25 (rear - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 35
jacks, and HDMI OUT jack. To output video signals without text data, set DISPLAY OUTPUT switch to OFF. For details on DISPLAY OUTPUT switch, see page 11. For details on text data, see "Displaying Various Data" on page 25. • To view a tape recorded in HDV format by connecting the unit to a monitor - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 36
from those shown on the digital camcorder and digital HD video camera recorder. If you record on a tape using a Sony digital HD video camera recorder or digital camcorder, the recording information (data codes) is recorded on the tape. The data codes consist of recording date/time and camera data - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 37
Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Playing at various speeds You can playback a tape at various speeds using Remote Commander. HDV-formatted tape Button × 1/10 during normal playback or when playing at various speeds. To change playback direction Press FRAME c/C buttons during normal playback or - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 38
cannot add search signals after recording. • The unit does not support searching, reading or writing of data on cassette memory. For duplicating with the DSR-25/45/50, see page 30. • Searching may not be done correctly if the tapes were not recorded on Sony-brand digital video equipment. 38 Chapter - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 39
- A portion recorded in the format set by other than [AUTO] in [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu - Tape end By setting up [CUSTOM REPEAT] in [VTR SET] menu, CUSTOM REPEAT", see page 74. Also, refer to "TIMER switch" (page 10), "STATUS CHECK screen" (page 27), and "CUSTOM REPEAT screen" (page 28 - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 40
to an external AC timer (not supplied). HVR-25M (rear panel) AC timer to an AC outlet 2 Set the TIMER switch on the front panel of the unit to portion recorded in the format set by other than [AUTO] in [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu - Tape end If [START TIME] is set to [ON] Set TIMER switch to [ - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 41
tape itself. Therefore, if you use a tape on which signals transmitted from a digital non-linear editing controller are recorded or a copy tape made from one, using digital dubbing, Auto Repeat may not be performed correctly the HDV-formatted picture to 4:3, see "VIDEO OUT" (page 68) and - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 42
conditions. - While playing back a tape in HDV or an HDV signal is input via HDV/DV jack, and [DOWN CONVERT] of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [SQUEEZE] or [LETTER BOX]. - When wide signals recorded in DVCAM or DV format are played back, or wide screen HDV/ DVCAM/DV signals are input to - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 43
to the instruction manual of the editing software. For details, see also page 62 and 63. Connections for Recording To video equipment without an i.LINK jack You can connect the unit to video equipment without an i.LINK jack. Use the unit as a recorder as follows. Player Monitor HVR-M25 (rear - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 44
may not recognize the video signals correctly. •Copy-protected program such as digital broadcast can not be input via HDV/DV jack. • With HDV/DV connection, the sound is recorded in the same audio recording mode as that of the source tape. To record in a different audio recording mode from the - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 45
this case, set KEY INH switch to OFF first, then stop or pause the recording. 1 Turn the power on the monitor, then set the monitor's input according to the input signals. 2 Set up the player to play back a tape. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the player. 3 Turn the unit on. 4 When - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 46
from S VIDEO IN jack VIDEO: to record input signals from VIDEO IN jack You need to adjust [HDV/DV SEL] (page 67) and [ REC MODE] (page 67) in [IN/OUT REC] menu to your desirable recording format. For details on recording tape format, see page 97. Note Do not change INPUT SELECT switch setting during - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 47
the unit. Note You cannot up convert NTSC or PAL signals in HDV format for recording. Marking an index By pressing INDEX button on the unit or INDEX WRITE button on Remote Commander during recording, you can mark an index signal at any place on the tape. If you mark an index at the scene you - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 48
source (external tuner, etc.) HVR-M25 (rear panel) VIDEO INPUT AC timer If the tape ends before the recording source stops operation The tape stops. To stop recording during timer recording Press STOP button on the unit. To release the AC timer recording mode Set TIMER switch on the front panel - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 49
74). • For a tape recorded both in HDV and DVCAM/DV formats, the time code may become garbled at a connecting portion between scenes on the tape. • If you play back an HDV tape without signals recorded, the time cord may become disordered. • The time code and user bits cannot be reset on the unit - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 50
To reset the time code Select [RESET] in step 4, then press EXEC button. To set the value of the user bits You can set the user bits as eight-digit do not have to follow the procedures below. When recording the internal color bars in HDV format, user bits can still be set. 1 Press MENU button - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 51
[RESET] in step 4, then press EXEC button. Note The user bit is recorded at three-frame intervals for a tape recorded in HDV1080i format. To select the time code when you record a signal input to HDV/DV format Set [HDV/DV IN TC] in [TC/UB SET] menu to select whether to record the internal time - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 52
about 24 hours. A fully charged internal battery can run for about 3 months. To set the frame mode (For 60i only) Set [TC FORMAT] in [TC/UB SET] menu to switch the frame mode. AUTO: Automatically sets the mode in accordance with the loaded tape. If nothing is recorded on the tape, the mode is set to - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 53
/Editing HVR-M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P time codes The unit has a HDV/DV jack. The time code displayed and recorded on the tape differs as shown below when INPUT SELECT switch is set to HDV/ DV and when it is set to other than HDV/DV. [HDV/DV IN INPUT SELECT TC] menu switch Mode Time code/User - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 54
a video player. Connections for Dubbing Connect the unit to the recorder as Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats" (page 93). To dub a tape recorded in HDV format using duplicate function on such as DSR-25/45/50, select [DVCAM] in [HDV t DV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in [IN/OUT REC] menu. HVR - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 55
45. 2 Prepare the recorder. If the recorder has an input selector switch, select an input. For details, refer to your recorder's instruction manual. 3 Start playback on the unit and start recording on the recorder. For details, refer to your recorder's instruction manual. 4 When dubbing is finished - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 56
non-compatible HDV signals (HDV720p, etc.) is input during duplication after [FORMAT SEL] is set to [ALL], the HDV signals are recorded as an unrecorded portion. Also, when the incompatible DV signals (DV LP etc.,) are input, the signal is recorded in DV SP. • When the format of a tape is switched - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 57
the unit and the player, set INPUT SELECT switch on the unit to HDV/DV. 2 Locate the points where you want to start playback and recording on each tape. 3 Press STOP button appears. DUPLICATE PLUS 00 :12 : 34 :12 Can adjust start position or change cassette. [ X ] : RESTART [ x ] : END 2 Press j - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 58
. DUPLICATE PLUS 00 :12:34 :12 Can adjust start position or change cassette. PLAYER : [ X ] : RESTART [ x ] : END When [AUTO REW] is set to [ON], is displayed. You can eject the tape on the recorder to insert a new tape at this time. 3 Press J button. Duplication starts again. When [AUTO REW] is - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 59
has occurred in the player. t Refer to the instruction manual of the player. 20 RECORDER: No cassette inserted. There is no cassette in the recorder. RECORDER: 21 The tape is locked. -check the tab. REC/SAVE switch is set to SAVE switch on the cassette. t Slide REC/SAVE switch to REC on the - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 60
dubbing) Notes • You can dub the sound onto a DVCAM-formatted tape recorded in the 32 kHz audio mode (4-channel/ 12 bits) only. You cannot dub the sound on a tape in the 48 kHz audio mode (2-channel/16 bits). If the audio mode of the recorded tape is 32 kHz, you can dub the sound regardless of - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 61
switch to a setting other than HDV/DV. 3 Switch AUDIO INPUT LEVEL switch to select the audio input signal level (-10, -2 or +4). 4 Play back the tape you want Set AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT switch as follows: CH-1/2: You can listen to sound recorded on channels 1/2 on the tape. CH-3/4: You can listen to - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 62
the computer may not recognize the unit correctly or may freeze. • When set to EE mode, the unit outputs analog signals those are input from HDV/DV jack to a computer. S VIDEO or VIDEO signals are output from HDV/ DV jack, according to the setting of INPUT SELECT switch. To output the playback image - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 63
If you use a tape recorded both in HDV and DVCAM (DV) formats when [HDV/DV SEL] is set to [AUTO], the computer (editing machine) may not recognize the unit or you may not edit the tape correctly. • There are restrictions on the video output when you play back a tape recorded in HDV format at various - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 64
the picture data recorded on a tape to an editing machine in HDV, set [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/ OUT REC] menu to [HDV], then set [HDV t DV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in [IN/OUT REC] menu to [OFF] (page 69). • To transfer the picture data to a computer (editing machine) in DVCAM (DV) format, set [HDV/DV SEL - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 65
. Notes • Do not pull out the power cord plug while operating the menus. Otherwise, the settings of the menu may be changed accidentally. • If the internal backup battery is exhausted, the time set in the internal clock, 60i/50i setting, and the time code of FREE RUN setting will be initialized. The - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 66
. IN/OUT REC DISPLAY SET AUDIO SET VTR SET TC/UB SET OTHERS HDV/DV SEL (page 67) REC MODE (page 67) VIDEO OUT (page 68) i.LINK SET (page page 76) TC FORMAT (page 76)* ASSIGN BTN (page 77) LANGUAGE (page 77) COMMANDER (page 77) PB YNR (page 78) PB CNR (page 78) BEEP (page 78) CLOCK SET (page - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 67
may not recognize the signals correctly. • If you select [AUTO], the screen turns off temporarily when HDV signals are switched to DVCAM/DV signals or vice versa. The video and audio also stops at the same time. • For details on the i.LINK output and the recording tape format, see pages 96 and 97 - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 68
], [576p/576i], [1080i/576i], or [720p/576i] when [60i/50i SEL] in [OTHERS] menu is set to 50i. DOWN CONVERT Selects the setting for down converting images output from HDMI OUT jack and analog video jacks when playing back HDV format or inputting HDV signals from HDV/DV jack. SQUEEZE : Maintains the - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 69
as the DSR-25/ 45/50, select [DVCAM]. - Please note that a duplicated tape and the source tape recorded in HDV format with [DVCAM] selected do not share the same ATN (Time code value is displayed correctly). • When you change the video format setting of [DOWN CONVERT] of [i.LINK SET] in [IN/ OUT REC - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 70
color bars and tone signals recorded on tapes/the format of tone signals can be set by [HDV/DV SEL] and [ REC MODE]. - When [HDV/DV SEL] is set to [AUTO], the format of the color bar and tone signals will be output/recorded according to the video format displayed in "1 Format indicator" (page 25) of - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 71
jack EE sound of the input sound (CH-3/4) a) Mute (no sound) (See page 53) a) Set AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT switch appropriately. b) When INPUT SELECT switch is set to HDV/DV. Selects the component output level of luminance and chrominance from either BETACAM or SMPTE signals when the component output - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 72
ON : Enables the ALLSCAN MODE. Notes • ALLSCAN MODE is for HDV format only. ALLSCAN MODE does not activate when DVCAM and DV(SP)-formatted tapes are played. • If formats are mixed on a tape, the part where the format has changed on a tape cause distortion of images. • When [ON] is selected and the - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 73
tape. LOCK MODE : Synchronizes the sampling clocks of the audio and video for recording. This setting is effective for digital processing and performs a clean splice during the audio editing process. Notes • You can set this menu when recording in DV format (SP mode) only. • When recording in HDV - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 74
or not while duplication. FORMAT SEL ALL : Duplicates all video formats. HDV1080i : Duplicates HDV1080i format only. DVCAM : Duplicates DVCAM format only. DV SP : Duplicates DV (SP) format only. AUTO REW ON : Rewinds the tape on both the player and the recorder, and starts duplication - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 75
STEP FORWARD : Forwards one frame. Note If you play a tape recorded in HDV format with [STEP FORWARD] selected, the tape advances a few frames forward. FROM REC P Selects the tape protection mode which the unit changes after the recording has been paused for more than 3 minutes. STOP : Stops - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 76
00:00:00:00. If there is time code already recorded on the tape, the unit records continuous time code from this point.) EXTERNAL: Records the time code with video and audio signals input from HDV/DV jack. Notes • When this item is set to [EXTERNAL], INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel is set to - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 77
(A1) button INDEX WRITE a) RESET (A2) button COUNTER RESET a) HDV t DV CONV c) HDMI/CMPNT recorded on a tape is played back and stopped. Use END SEARCH to check the last picture recorded. Once you eject the tape • The unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote Commander whose command mode is set - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 78
battery clock again (page 92). HOURS METER (page 92) Displays the accumulated time counts (by the digital hours meter) in units of 10 hours or 10 counts. OPERATION : Power on duration DRUM RUN: Drum rotation duration TAPE RUN: Tape run duration THREADING: Tape unthreading count AC ON MODE Switches - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 79
Setting Switches to 1080/60i (NTSC) or 1080/50i (PAL). 1 Press J/j buttons to select [YES], then press EXEC button. 60i/50i SEL Change to 50i? Reboots after change. YES NO INITIALIZE 2 Press J/j buttons to select [YES] again, then press EXEC button. Resets the menu to preset settings except CLOCK - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 80
contacting your Sony dealer. General Operation Troubles Symptom Cause/Remedy A menu item is not available. • The KEY INH switch is set to ON. t First, set the switch to OFF, then adjust the menu. • There are menus that cannot be used depending in [IN/OUT REC] menu setting. t Change [IN/OUT - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 81
]. • There is a cassette inside the unit and TIMER switch is set to REPEAT or REC. t Set TIMER switch to OFF. • [LCD BLACK] in [DISPLAY SET] menu RESET button. When you press RESET button, all settings including the date, time, and 60i/50i are initialized. Chapter 6 Maintenance Cassette tapes - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 82
The unit can play back only tapes recorded in HDV, DVCAM format or in SP mode of DV format. A tape recorded in LP mode of DV format cannot be played back on the unit. No picture is output via HDV/DV jack. t Reconnect the i.LINK cable (not supplied). • INPUT SELECT switch is set to a position other - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 83
play back. When you output from S VIDEO jack and VIDEO jack, set [DOWN CONVERT] of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu correctly before play back. t DVCAM/DV tape images recorded in the wide mode are not displayed properly. Use a widescreen-compatible monitor. Even though [HDV/DV IN TC] in [TC/UB SET - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 84
does not function as part of a digital non-linear editing system. • INPUT SELECT switch is set to a setting other than HDV/DV. t Set it to HDV/DV. • The editing controller or the editing software is not compatible with the unit. t Refer to the instruction manuals of the controller or the software - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 85
format [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] [HDMI/CMPNT] [ALLSCAN MODE] in [DISPLAY SET] Setting HDV (HDV1080i or HDV720p) 480i, 576i, 480p/480i, 576p/576i ON Recording/Dubbing Symptom Whenever you connect the unit to an AC outlet, the unit automatically starts recording. Cause/Remedy • TIMER switch - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 86
as part of a digital non-linear editing system. The functions on the unit do not operate. • The INPUT SELECT switch is set to a setting other than HDV/DV. t Set it to HDV/DV. • The editing controller or the editing software is not compatible with the unit. t Refer to the instruction manuals of the - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 87
method, see the relevant page indicated in the parentheses. Message/Alarm Indicator C:ss:ss/E:ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) Cause/Corrective Action If an error still recurs after you retry the corrective actions several times, contact Sony Customer Service or your place of purchase. C:21:ss - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 88
" is set to HDV. Cannot record due to copyright protection. Change to correct tape format. No output image in "HDV/DV SEL". Change format. x Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette. Unplug power cable. Reinsert the cassette. Invalid input signal. Power voltage error. Cause/Corrective Action t See - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 89
should be switched off. Do not use the unit in an area exposed to radiation A malfunction may occur. Checking the video heads every 1000 hours A VCR is a high-precision piece of equipment that records and plays back the picture recorded on a magnetic tape. In particular, the video heads and other - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 90
the cleaning cassette, there may be a problem with the tape. Avoid using that tape. For details, refer to your cleaning cassette's instruction manual. Note Using the unit as below will make the video head dirty. - Subjecting the unit to temperature change or high humidity. tCondensation occurs. See - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 91
the correct remaining tape time may do not affect the recorded picture in any way. tape. If you use the tape or video heads in this condition, the tape may adhere to the head drum, and the video heads or the tape may be damaged, or a malfunction may occur. When condensation occurs, the alarm messages - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 92
the head drum rotation time, the tape running time and the number of unthreading operations. These counts can be displayed on the menu. Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance. In general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary periodic maintenance checks. The digital hours meter has the - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 93
Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats HDV format is an HD VCR format based on DV format of the globally widespread general consumer digital VCR system. This format has the newly defined data recording specifications for HD signals compressed by MPEG2. It applies the same cassette, tape - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 94
unit, you cannot input/output 4-channel audio signals, record or playback in HDV extension. Cassette compatibility A DV format cassette tape can be used for HDV. The recording bit rate and recording track pitch on a tape of the HDV1080i system used for HVR-M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P are about 25 Mbps and - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 95
editing software can correctly edit even a tape created in [LOCK MODE]. In that case, select [LOCK MODE] if required. Recording tapes used when the unit serves as a recorder Input signal format NTSC or PAL Menu item REC MODE DVCAM DV SP AUDIO LOCK - LOCK MODE UNLOCK MODE Recording tape format - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 96
Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats Dubbing with HDV/DV jack When you perform dubbing between the unit and digital video equipment connected with the i.LINK cable using the unit as a player, HDV/DV jack output format is determined in accordance with the playback tape format and menu - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 97
be down converted to DVCAM(DV) for recording. • If you use the tapes described in 2) above for editing, you may encounter function limitations regardless of the player and recorder formats. • Some DV video equipment may playback a DVCAM-formatted tape, however the contents cannot be guaranteed - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 98
able operate with some i.LINK video equipment such as digital televisions, DVD recorders/players, and MICROMV recorders/players even if they are equipped with i.LINK jack. Before connecting to another equipment, confirm whether this equipment is HDV/DVCAM (DV) compatible. For details on precautions - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 99
Audio recording format (DVCAM (DV)) 12-bit Fs32K (Channel 1/2, Channel 3/4) 16-bit Fs48K (Channel 1/2) Video signal 1080/60i, NTSC color, EIA standard system 1080/50i, PAL color, CCIR standard system Usable cassettes Standard DVCAM cassettes with mark Mini DVCAM cassettes with mark Tape - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 100
Vp-p sync negative 1080i/720p: Y/Pb/Pr: with 0.6 Vp-p 3-level sync HDV/DV jack i.LINK ( switching inrush current, measured in accordance with European standard EN55103-1: 13.0 A (230 V) Power requirements HVR-M25U AC120 V, 60 Hz HVR-M25N AC100-240 V, 50/60 Hz HVR-M25E AC220-240 V, 50 Hz HVR - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 101
(3 1/2) 175 (7) Unit: mm (inches) Mass Approx. 4.3 kg (9 lb. 7 5/8 oz.) Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1) Power cord (1) Size AA batteries (2) Cleaning cassette (1) Operating Instructions (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Appendix 101 Appendix - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 102
condensation 91 N Non Drop Frame 93 P Playback at various speeds 37 frame by frame 37 R Recording 43 Remaining tape time 26 Remote Commander 23 S Search 38 Self-diagnosis 87 T Time code 49 Troubleshooting 80 U Unlock mode 93 Usable cassette 30 User bits 49 Appendix 102 Appendix - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 103
STANDBY 78 B BARS TYPE 70 BEEP 78 C CLOCK SET 78 COLOR BAR 70 COMMANDER 77 CROP ADJUST FROM REC P 75 FROM STILL 75 H HDV/DV IN TC 76 HDV/DV SEL 67 HOURS METER 78 I i.LINK FORMAT 76 TC MAKE 76 TC PRESET 75 TC RUN 76 TIME DISPLAY 72 U UB PRESET 75 V VIDEO OUT 68 Appendix Appendix - Sony HVR M25U | Operating Instructions - Page 104
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