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    it for future reference. The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions for the HVR-1500A Digital HD Videocassette Recorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions) in PDF format. For more details, see page 11, "Using the CDROM Manual". HVR-1500A © 2008 Sony Corporation
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    off. When installing the installation space must be secured in consideration of the ventilation and service operation. • Do not block the vents of the fans. • Leave a space around , uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
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    shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER COUNTRIES. 1. Use the approved Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service
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    1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon. Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question concernant le service ou la garantie, veuillez consulter les adresses indiquées dans les documents de
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    Chapter 1 Overview Features 8 HDV format 8 DVCAM/DV format 8 Variety of interfaces 9 Other features 9 Using the CD-ROM Manual 11 Preparations 11 Reading the CD-ROM Manual 11 Names and Functions of Parts 12 Front panel 12 Rear panel 21 Chapter 2 Preparations Before Using this Unit 25
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    external controller 60 When using this unit as an HDV tape player 63 When using the editing functions of the recorder 65 Chapter 6 Using the i.LINK Connector for Dubbing and TC Insert Digital Dubbing 66 Connections and settings 66 Digitally dubbing signals in HDV/DVCAM/DV format 67 Rerecording
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    Auto mode execution (AUTO FUNCTION) menu 86 Changing Menu Settings 88 Buttons used to change menu settings 88 Changing the settings of BASIC menu items 88 a Function to the ASSIGN Button 91 Chapter 8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Important Notes on Operation 93 Note on faulty pixels on the
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    Overview 1 Chapter Chapter 1 Overview Features The HVR-1500A is a digital HD videocassette recorder, using the HDV 1) and DVCAM 2)/DV formats. The video signals are digitally processed as separate chrominance and luminance signals (component video), to provide stable high picture quality. The
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    signals (upconvert function). Playback signals from HDV recorded tapes or HD-SDI signals as upconverted used with the unit. i.LINK (HDV/DV): This provides i.LINK input/output supporting HDV 1080i and DVCAM small - two units can be mounted alongside in a 19-inch rack, making the unit suitable for
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    1080/60i)/EBU (for 1080/50i) format to be recorded and played back. Outputting or inputting timecode (LTC) to or from an external device is also possible using the TC IN/OUT connectors. For DVCAM format, VITC is also supported. This unit further supports embedded TC for SD-SDI input and output or HD
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    Using the CD-ROM Manual The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions for the HVR-1500A Digital HD Videocassette Recorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions) in PDF it. Contact your Sony service representative. 11 Using the CD-ROM Manual Chapter 1 Overview
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    -60 CH1 CH2 EDIT MODE REPEAT TC VITC 48K 01:23:45:15 DISPLAY COUNTER SELECT PLAY F FWD STOP REC LOCAL 9PIN i.LINK MENU HDV DVCAM (DV) ASSIGN RESET(NO) TC PRESET SET(YES) A B 4 Remote control switch/ indicator section (see page 19) 5 Arrow buttons (see page 19) a POWER switch Press
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    headphones to the jack for audio monitoring during recording, playback and editing. A channel to monitor to this connector. f Cassette compartment Accepts HDV, DVCAM, DV and DVCPRO (25 Mbps) videocassettes it again to exit the menu display. On how to use the menu, see Chapter 7, "Menus" (page 72).
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    channels 1/2 or channels 3/4. 1) Make the DVCAM/DV recording format selection with the REC FORMAT menu item (see page 76). 2) Use the REC MODE menu item (see page 83) to select the audio recording mode. a HD VIDEO button Selects input signals to record in HDV format. The button lights when pressed
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    section • The i.LINK output audio signal levels cannot be adjusted with the REC/PB LEVEL control knobs. However, when converting a tape recorded in HDV format to the DVCAM/DV format using the i.LINK output, the adjustments of the PB LEVEL are reflected. 1 REC/PB LEVEL control knobs REC/PB LEVEL
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    TCR 12 : 34 : 56 : 00 PLAY LOCK IP FV In this manual, both the LCD monitor of this unit and an externally connected monitor are referred menu item (see page 77). c HD-SDI output format display When converting the recording signal format on the tape for output from the HD SDI OUT connector, this
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    SG:HD HD SDI i.LINK:HDV Signal format HD test signal HD-SDI video signal 1) i.LINK compatible HDV format video/ audio signal 1) video signal i.LINK:DV or i.LINK:DVCAM i.LINK compatible DVCAM/DV format video/audio signal 1) 1) The display follows the recording format setting in the REC FORMAT
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    4-channel mode (32 kHz) Note In recording of i.LINK (HDV) input, 1080/60i or 1080/50i format 4-channel mode audio is recorded without change. However, only up to 2 contains a recording in other than DVCAM format. When this indicator is lit, the recordings contained in the tape can be used as source
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    , or from an external device (using i.LINK or RS-422A (9PIN) HDV DVCAM (DV) 5 Arrow buttons 3 i.LINK format indicators M, m,
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    on the monitor during rewind. 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
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    inputs and outputs digital video and audio signals in HDV/DVCAM/DV format. This connector can also be used to connect a nonlinear editor that this unit supports or a VCR (DSR-2000A/ 2000AP, etc.) with a two-deck editing function, using a 6pin i.LINK cable (not supplied) to enable remote control
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    usable The two Y/S-Y/CPST connectors are loop-through connectors. When using the signal input to the left connector as a composite recorded Audio channels 1 and 3 Audio channels 2 and 4 You can switch the audio recording mode with the REC MODE menu item (see page 83). However, HDV recording
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    is a dedicated monitor connector to output composite video. You can use the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 77) to specify is selected) • In 4-channel (32 kHz) mode Audio is 2-channel mode during HDV tape playback. Connectors AUDIO OUT 1/3 AUDIO OUT 2/4 Output audio channels Audio channel 1
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    SD VIDEO button. The following signal formats are supported when HD-SDI signals are input. • 1080/59 upconverted signals are output during playback of DV/ DVCAM/DVCPRO tapes and during input of SD video signals During playback: the playback timecode During recording: the timecode generated by the
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    :23:45:15 DISPLAY COUNTER SELECT PLAY F FWD STOP REC LOCAL 9PIN i.LINK MENU HDV DVCAM (DV) ASSIGN RESET(NO) TC PRESET SET(YES) A B 3 2 1 Power Chapter 7, "Menus" (page 72). Setup menu Make the necessary settings for using this unit in the setup menu. The setup menu consists of a BASIC
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    Items regarding the menu bank operations For details of each menu item, see Chapter 7, "Menus" (page 72). Menu settings Buttons used to change settings Use the following buttons in the menu control section to change the menu settings. Menu control buttons Functions MENU button • Opens the menu
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    setting is different from the factory default setting. (See step 2 of the operating procedure in "Changing the settings of ENHANCED menu items" (page 90)). Using the ASSIGN button You can assign a desired menu item (level 1 or level 2) to the ASSIGN button on the front panel. Assigning a frequently
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    using a Sony LCD monitor. You can also superimpose character information such as timecode and the unit's operating status on output video. For details, see "Superimposed Text Information" (page 29). To view video Make the connections shown in the following figure. HVR-1500A 1/2 3/4 HDV/DV REMOTE
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    of timecode settings and display, see Chapter 4, "Using Time Data" (page 52). Adjusting the text display You can use the items in the DISPLAY CONTROL menu item (see generator User bit data from timecode generator Since the timecode recorded on the tape was not read correctly, the timecode reader interpolated
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    REC LOCK REC-PAUSE EDIT EDIT LOCK JOG STILL JOG FWD JOG REV SHUTTLE (Speed) AUTO EDIT PREVIEW REVIEW Operation mode Recording mode (servo locked) Temporary stop of recording Edit mode (servo unlocked) Edit mode (servo locked) Still picture in jog mode Jog mode in forward direction Jog mode in
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    with the external timecode input to the unit via the i.LINK ( HDV/DV) interface and is generating the same timecode value and user bit 3. Audio signals on input channel 3 are recorded. Audio is input to channel 2. Audio signals on input channel 2 are recorded. Audio is input to channel 1. Audio
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    SRCH menu item (see page 80). Using time data allows you to easily check Recording/ playback format Time data Counter LTC (and value user bit data) VITC 2) HDV 1080i YES YES NO DVCAM an external timecode signal. Notes • REC DATE/TIME recording is not supported. • When this unit is in a mode
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    COUNTER SELECT button. REC DATE & TIME REC DATE (recording date) and REC TIME (recording time) recorded on the tape. 2 With the TC SELECT menu item MODE REPEAT TC VITC 48K 01:23:45:15 DISPLAY COUNTER SELECT MENU TC PRESET HDV DVCAM (DV) ASSIGN RESET(NO) SET(YES) PLAY F FWD STOP REC A B
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    DF mode and NDF mode recordings • When using a tape with unrecorded sections or discontinuously recorded sections between recorded sections • During playback, the counter value may be inaccurate at the boundary between recordings in different video formats (HDV, DVCAM, or DV). 34 Displaying the
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    Recording Formats and Input/Output Signals Differences among HDV 1080i, DVCAM, and DV formats The following table shows differences among the HDV 1080i, DVCAM, and DV formats. Item HDV 1080i DVCAM not support 16 bits: 32 kHz, 16 bits: 44.1 kHz recording. 3) This unit performs recording in
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    DVCAM/ DV)4) YES YES YES NO YES YES YES YES i.LINK HDV supported. 4) It is not possible to input a DVCPRO signal. 5) It is not possible to input signals in other formats than HDV (DVCAM/ HDV ( AES/EBU) OUT 1/2 AUDIO I/O (AES/EBU) OUT 3/4 HDV/DV HDV/DV YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 6) f f f
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    recording on another VCR connected to VIDEO OUT connectors. There is no problem with the image when recording to recording formats This unit can record in HDV format (1080/60i, 1080/50i), DVCAM format, and DV format (SP mode). This unit supports 2-channel mode for recording of audio signals in HDV
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    support the HDV 1080i format. Before playing on another device, it is recommended to check the recording on the tape by playing on this unit. • When an HDV signal downconverted to a DVCAM signal is recorded on an HDV/DV cassette in DVCAM format, the recording YES NO 1) Can be used in 525/60, 625/50
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    NO NO NO YES YES NO NO NO NO 1) Can be used in 525/60, 625/50 format. 2) DVCPRO format CUE SDTI signal is not supported. 4) A signal format to output from the HDV/DV connector can be back a tape including mixed HDV, DVCAM format and DV format (SP mode) recording, the following restrictions apply
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    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 LCD monitor. 1) The Digital Master series is recommended for professional-use HDV tapes. Digital Master is a trademark of Sony Corporation. HDV/DVCAM cassettes
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    size (M) (Align the cassette with the outer guides, then slide it in over the inner guides.) Set to SAVE. REC SAVE To enable re-recording Set the REC/SAVE switch to REC. F FWD STOP REC LOCAL 9PIN i.LINK MENU HDV DVCAM (DV) ASSIGN RESET(NO) TC PRESET SET(YES) A B 41 Usable Cassettes
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    for Dubbing and TC Insert" (page 66). For this unit, recording in HDV or 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
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    control unit is used, selection of the time data type is carried out at the editing control unit. Note HDV recording cannot record VITC. 3 i.LINK compatible DV/ DVCAM format digital video signal (HDV/ DV) SD VIDEO "i.LINK:DV" or "i.LINK:DVCAM" appears in the video area DVCAM(DV) indicator lights
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    mode display 32 K Cautions • When audio signals are recorded in the HDV format, 2 channels of audio are recorded, regardless of the audio recording mode. • When recording in DVCAM format or DV (SP) format, it is possible to use either of two audio recording modes: two channels at 48 kHz or four
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    in DVCPRO format is inserted. Replace the tape with one recorded in DVCAM format. • The recording format selected on this unit is DV (SP). In this case, you cannot use the editing functions. • A tape recorded in HDV format is inserted. An HDV tape cannot be edited with this unit. During editing
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    DVCAM source Reference level: Reference level of the DVCAM source VAR switch a): PRESET i.LINK/SDI a) DSR-1500A/1500AP only Recorder (HVR-1500A and settings when using this unit as part of 1K 01:23:45:15 DISPLAY COUNTER SELECT MENU TC PRESET HDV DVCAM (DV) ASSIGN RESET(NO) SET(YES) PLAY F
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    ENABLE, enables the arrow buttons on the unit to be used for search operations. YES: operation enabled, NO: operation disabled Button operation Supported Tape recording format variable speed playback DV/DVCAM HDV ,/B Foward search ×10 ×8
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    from an external device When using an external controller or a remote control unit with SIRCS supports, the speed for variable speed playback corresponds to the tape format. Supported playback speeds for HDV format For a tape recorded in HDV 1080i format, the supported playback speeds and output
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    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback The repeat indicator lights. 3 Press the SET (YES) PRESET HDV DVCAM (DV) ASSIGN RESET(NO) SET(YES) PLAY F FWD STOP REC A B MENU ASSIGN RESET(NO) TC PRESET SET(YES) A B Buttons used for setting the current tape position as point A Buttons used for
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    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 2 With SETUP MENU selected, press the ,/B button. The display changes as follows. SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION
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    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 11Press the
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    48K 01:23:45:15 DISPLAY COUNTER SELECT MENU TC PRESET HDV DVCAM (DV) ASSIGN RESET(NO) SET(YES) PLAY F FWD STOP REC A B Notes • For linear editing using an editing control unit, when using this unit as the recorder, set the timecode recording mode to Internal Preset, and the advance mode to
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    of video and audio recording. 3)Valid when the system frequency is 60i, and the recording mode is DVCAM or HDV. In other cases, regardless screen for user bit data value • For HDV 1080i format, the user bit data can only be recorded every 3 frames. 5 Use the
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    of VITC is supported only when the recording format of this unit is DVCAM. • When the TC MODE menu item is set to EXT REGEN, and timecode is also input from an external device connected to the HDV/DV connector, if the input timecode includes discontinuities, or advances incorrectly, the input
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    Chapter 4 Using Time Data To record VITC (DVCAM recording only) To record VITC on a tape, set the TIME CODE >VITC menu item to ON, and carry out recording (even if VITC is set to OFF, any VITC signal included in input video is recorded unchanged). Outputting Timecode This section describes the
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    standard. Embedded timecode in HD-SDI output The HD-SDI output from this unit includes HDV timecode as LTC and VITC compliant with the ARIB STD-B4.2.0 standard and RP188 standard. Timecode output during recording and in E-E mode Timecode output from the TC OUT connector Timecode (and user bit data
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    this unit connected to a nonlinear editing system by HDV/DV connectors, you can input and output signals in HDV or DVCAM/DV format, and use remote control of this unit. The following figure shows an example of the connections. HVR-1500A (this unit) VIDEO IN Y/S-Y/CPST R-Y/S-C B-Y AC IN AUDIO
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    software to support the HDV format (not supplied). • The HDV/DV recorded in DVCAM (DV) format cannot be upconverted to HDV signals and output from the HDV/DV connector. When making connections, consult the operating instructions for the device to be connected and the nonlinear editing system. Using
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    DSR-2000A/2000AP settings, refer to the DSR-2000A/2000AP Operating Instructions. Audio input 1 Composite video input MONITOR AUDIO 2 VIDEO OUT IN OUT MONITOR AUDIO 1/2 3/4 1/2 3/4 HDV/DV REMOTE HVR-1500A (this unit as player) HDV/DV DSR-2000A/2000AP (recorder) 3 i.LINK VIDEO OUT 3 1
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    Preroll & Play". Note This unit cannot be used as recorder for HDV linear editing to carry out assemble or insert editing. HD-SDI input can be recorded only in normal recording mode using the REC button. Editing in DVCAM format using an external controller Using an RM-280 The following figure shows
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    CPSTa) AUDIO IN 1/3, 2/4a) REF.VIDEO IN (SD/HD) HVR-1500A (this unit as recorder) 1 VIDEO IN Y/S-Y/CPST R-Y/S-C B-Y AC IN AUDIO IN 1/3 HDV/DV REMOTE MONITOR AUDIO 4 VIDEO OUT (SUPER)CPST REMOTE 3 2 RM-280 (editing controller) REMOTE (9P) PLAYER (DEVICE 2) DC IN REMOTE (9P) RECORDER
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    menu item: DVCAM For details of DSR-1500A/1500AP and RM-280 settings, refer to the DSR-1500A/1500AP Operating Instructions and RM-280 Operation Manual. Using a BVE-700 IN NETWORK PANEL GPI EDL RECORDER AC IN To the REMOTE connector of HVR-1500A DSR-1500A/1500AP (player) settings LOCAL/
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    example for an HD linear editing system to edit HDV format material, HD monitor which uses an HDW-M2000/M2000P as the recorder, this unit as the player, and a BVE-700/700A Editing Control Unit. 1 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) HD-SDI input 1 HVR-1500A HD SDI (this unit as player) OUT1,OUT2
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    Manual and the BVE-700/700A User's Guide. Setting the VCR constants When connecting an editing control unit, set the VCR constants as follows. Using use an RM-280 Editing Controller for cut editing. For details of RM-280 settings, refer to the RM-280 Operation Manual. HVR-1500A SYNC VTR: RECORDER
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    unit as the recorder. In this example, HD-SDI video and audio signals are used, and control to the HDW-M2000/M2000P Operation Manual. HD-SDI input 1 HVR-1500A HD SDI (this unit as TC IN OUT MONITOR AUDIO 1/2 3/4 1/2 3/4 HDV/DV REMOTE 1 HD SDI OUT1,OUT2 REMOTE REF VIDEO INPUT 75
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    shows an example of the connections for carrying out dubbing through the i.LINK interface, using this unit as the recorder, and an HVR-Z1 as the player. HDV/DV (4-pin) HVR-1500A (this unit as recorder) VIDEO IN Y/S-Y/CPST R-Y/S-C B-Y AC IN AUDIO IN 1/3 2/4 REF.VIDEO IN(SD/HD) Y/CPST VIDEO
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    signals in HDV/ DVCAM/DV format Notes • The maximum recording time differs depending on the recording format even if using a tape with the same maximum recording/playback time (see page 40). To carry out dubbing, set the recording format to the format output from the player, or use a tape with
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    . i.LINK DUBBING :HDV (A/V/TC/CM) INSERT RECORD TAPE IN THIS VTR AND SOURCE TAPE IN PLAYER VTR. ABORT: MENU KEY recording tape by a tape with a larger cassette memory capacity. Monitor screen To cancel the dubbing operation Press the MENU button. 8 Press the SET (YES) button. Chapter 6 Using
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    is longer than the recording tape, the above HDV (A/V/TC/CM) DUBBING COMPLETED. HOWEVER, PLAYER VTR HDV (A/V/TC/CM) DUBBING COMPLETED. HOWEVER, A NON HDV 1080i FORMAT SEGMENT WAS ON THE SOURCE TAPE. PUSH THE SET BUTTON. ILL format Time counter display ABORT: MENU KEY Monitor screen Chapter 6 Using
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    from an initial value (see page 52) which can be set freely. Notes • Use a tape which is recorded in DVCAM format. (You cannot use the TC insert function with a tape recorded in HDV/DV format.) • The timecode recording starts from the current tape position. Cue the tape up to the desired start
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    operation and do it over again after setting the REC FORMAT menu item (see page 76) to DVCAM. You can use the TC insert function in DVCAM format only. When the recording format of the tape is not DVCAM When you carry out step 7 of the foregoing procedure, the following message appears. TC INSERT
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    This chapter mainly describes the SETUP MENU to make settings for the various functions of this unit. For details of the AUTO FUNCTION menu, see "Using the i.LINK Connector for Dubbing and TC Insert" (page 66). For details of the HOURS METER menu, see "Periodic Maintenance" (page 94). The SETUP MENU
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    IN SRCH FROM STOP FROM STILL Level 3 REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET CASSETTE OUT F. FWD/REW STOP STANDBY OFF SHUTTLE DV SHUTTLE HDV F. FWD/REW BACK LIGHT GAMMA STOP TIMER STILL TIMER NEXT MODE Chapter 7 Menus 73 Menu Organization
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    PROCESS CONTROL AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER AUDIO CONTROL INTERFACE SELECT SETUP BANK OPERATION SYSTEM SEL MENU GRADE i.LINK DUBBING :HDV i.LINK DUBBING :DV/DVCAM TC INSERT :DVCAM T1:OPERATION T2:DRUM ROTATION T3:TAPE RUNNING CT:THREADING SYNC PHASE INPUT BLANK REC MODE INPUT ARRANGE LEVEL SELECT
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    repeat end point is the end of the video recorded portion, the end of tape, or point B. *VIDEO END [>>> VD end]: The repeat "Setting points A and B for repeat playback" Specify a timecode value (page 49). to be used as the setting of point A. B PRESET [>> B preset]: For details, see "Setting points
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    display selection are effective. REC FORMAT [> REC format]: Select the recording format. *DVCAM [>> DVCAM]: DVCAM format DV (SP) [>> DV (SP)]: DV (SP) format jog mode by the use of the arrow buttons. Note When HD VIDEO input is selected, the recording format is set to HDV regardless of the setting
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    search mode during DV/ DVCAM format playback. SHUTTLE HDV [>> SHUTL HDV]: Specity the maximum speed in search mode during HDV format playback. ×60 editing that uses a different audio recording mode (2- or 4-channel mode) from that which was used for recording on the tape loaded in the recorder. *
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    & 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 timecode shown in the time counter display, and the date and time of recording are shown on the monitor screen. SUB STATUS [> Sub status]:
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    *ON (LIMITED) [>> ON (Limit)]: Alarm messages are issued only during recording mode, E-E mode, REC-pause mode, and EDIT mode. ON [>> Use external timecode selected as follows. • When TC is selected External timecode input to the TC IN connector. However, if SDI input is selected, in order to support
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    . time counter display, TC or VITC. *TC [>> TC]: Display TC. Note TC is always displayed regardless of the setting of this menu item during the HDV mode. VITC [> VITC]: Determine whether to record the internally generated timecode as VITC. Note The setting of this menu item has no effect during
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    OFF [>>> STANDBY]: Standby off mode Notes • The STEP FWD setting is enabled only when "STILL TIMER" is set to less than 1 minute. • When HDV format is used, the setting is fixed to STANDBY OFF. VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control STILL MODE [> STILL mod]: Select the image to
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    BLANK [> CC1 blank]: Select whether to suppress the closed caption signal to be superimposed on the 1st field of the output widescreen aspect ratio information to signals recorded or played back. *AUTO [>> Auto observing the component video output level using a applies to the output component
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    with the VARIABLE switch set to REC. • When i.LINK (HDV) input is selected, the setting of this menu item has no effect. Set the channels on which to record the input audio signals as follows. (1) Use the Mm
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    The setting of this menu item has no effect during playback of an HDV recorded tape. MUTING IN SHTL [> Shutl mute]: Select whether to suppress the . Note The setting of this menu item has no effect when the HDV format is used. *CUT EDIT [>> Cut edit]: Cut editing (Discontinuity in audio signal
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    to match the format to be used. * AUTO [>> AUTO]: The i.LINK output format is automatically determined as follows. During playback: Switched automatically to DV/DVCAM or HDV according to the format in which the tape is recorded. During recording or E-E mode: HDV format when the i.LINK input is
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    the purpose and function of the items in the auto mode execution menu. For details of the use of individual items, see "Digitally dubbing signals in HDV/DVCAM/DV format" (page 67) and "Rerecording the Timecode - TC Insert Function (DVCAM Format Only)" (page 70). Chapter 7 Menus 86 Menu Contents
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    in HDV format, select data to be dubbed. Note Dubbing may not be carried out properly if a source tape contains signals recorded at different is selected, the timecode recorded follows the setting of the TIME CODE menu items (see page 79) in the setup menu. TC INSERT: DVCAM [TC insert]: Timecode
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    Changing Menu Settings This section explains how to change menu settings. Buttons used to change menu settings Use the following buttons in the front panel to change menu settings. Menu control buttons Functions MENU button • Opens the menu and launches menu control mode. •
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    SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION SYSTEM SEL : J MENU GRADE : BASIC Display Time counter display SETUP MENU DISPLAY CONTROL CHARA.VSIZE : x1 * x1 x2 >>x2 Time counter display Monitor screen 4 Press the ,/B button. This displays menu level
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    setting 3 Follow the same procedure as in steps 3 to 8 of the procedure in the section "Changing the settings of BASIC menu items" (page 88) using the M, m,
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    level 1 or level 2 to the ASSIGN button. Once you assign a frequently-used menu item, you can recall it by simply pressing the ASSIGN button. Menu to set MENU GRADE to ENHANCED. To assign a function to the ASSIGN button Use the following procedure. MENU ASSIGN RESET(NO) 1 TC PRESET SET(YES) 8
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    SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION SYSTEM SEL : J MENU GRADE : BASIC Operational Time counter display Monitor screen 3 With OPERATIONAL FUNCTION shown in reverse video, press the ,/B button. Level 2 under OPERATIONAL FUNCTION appears. SETUP
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    Maintenance and Troubleshooting 8 Chapter Important Notes on Operation Do not obstruct ventilation openings personnel before operating it further. • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. • To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never
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    problems are not a malfunction. Note that any such problems have no effect on recorded data. Condensation If you move the unit suddenly from a cold to a warm location, or if you use display Chapter 8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Monitor screen 2 Press the m button to select HOURS
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    reset the trip values About this operation, consult your Sony dealer. Resettable trip counts Unresettable counts HOURS METER T1 00000 indications appears in the time counter display at a time. Use the M and m buttons to change the item displayed. Troubleshooting 95 Periodic Maintenance
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    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 will be automatically ejected. 96 Head Cleaning Chapter 8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    recording, you can use the tape currently loaded in the unit. The recording format of the Replace the tape with one recorded in the DVCAM format. currently loaded tape is HDV, DV or DVCPRO. The recording format selected Select the DVCAM format. on this unit is HDV or DV (SP). Time data problems
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    OFF on all monitors other than the loop-end monitor. Audio problem Symptom The REC/PB LEVEL control knobs do not work. Cause Remedy phenomenon cannot be avoided with an editing system using this unit as the recorder. Alarm messages When operating this unit, and Troubleshooting 98 Troubleshooting
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    TAPE RECORDED IN 625/50 525/60 Tape FORMAT. USE A TAPE RECORDED IN 525/60 625/50 Tape FORMAT. THIS TAPE FORMAT IS NOT SUPPORTED. USE A TAPE RECORDED IN THE ILL. FORMAT! FORMAT SUPPORTED BY THIS VCR. TAPE NOT USABLE. USE DVCAM/DV ME TAPE. ILL. Tape! Chapter 8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    message on monitor screen (Cause) Direction Alarm message in time counter display INPUT SIGNAL IS NOT A - DVCAM/DV SIGNAL. Unknown sig CHANGE THE HD/SD SETTING. CHANGE SEL CHANGE THE HDV/DV SETTING. THIS TAPE CANNOT BE PLAYED BACK UNLESS THE CURRENT SETTING OF SYSTEM FREQUENCY IS CHANGED
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    the CPU peripheral system or IC control communications When an error message appears, follow the instructions on the monitor screen for resolving the problem. When an error message persists, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative. 101 Troubleshooting Chapter 8 Maintenance and
  • Sony HVR1500A | Product Manual (HVE-1500A Operating Manuals) - Page 102
    The HDV/DV speed that an i.LINK device supports is identified on the specifications page of the operating instructions supplied with the device or necessary software, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected device. Use Sony i.LINK cables Use Sony i.LINK cables to connect the
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    ) Tape transport control system Tape speed 60i mode DVCAM 525/59.94: 28.193 mm/s HDV 1080/60i, DV (SP) 525/59.94: 18.812 mm/s 50i mode DVCAM 625/50: 28.221 mm/s HDV 1080/50i, DV (SP) 625/50: 18.831 mm/s Recording/playback time Using PHDV-276DM standard-size (L) cassette: Maximum 276 minutes
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    DV/DVCAM/DVCPRO: Jog mode: 0 (still) to 2 times normal speed in both directions Shuttle mode: 0 (still) to 16 times normal speed in both directions HDV compliant AUDIO I/O (AES/EBU) IN BNC type (2), AES-3id-1995 Compliant HDV/DV 6-pin IEEE 1394 connector, S100 (1) Analog video inputs REF. VIDEO
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    OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF THIS UNIT OR ITS RECORDING MEDIA, EXTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEMS OR ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE. • Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT
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    or more playback VCRs to create special effects such as dissolve and wipe, and uses one record VCR to record the results of the editing. Using an editing control unit allows efficient control of the VCRs and very precise editing. AES/EBU A standard established jointly by the AES (Audio Engineering
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    86 seconds per day between real time and timecode, which causes problems when editing programs in units of seconds using the number of frames as a reference. Non-linear editing Editing while playing back video and audio signals recorded on hard disks. Video scenes stored on disk can be cued
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    Threading See "Loading." Timecode A digitally encoded signal which is recorded with video data to identify each frame of the video by data A total of 32 bits are provided in the timecode which the user can use to record such information as date, reel number, or scene number on video tape or disc.
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    66 DVCAM format 8 supported playback speed 48 DVCPRO format supported playback format 16 HDV format 8 supported playback speed 48 Head cleaning 96 HVBK-1505 10 I i.HDV/DV connector Recorder 65 Recording 42 carrying out 44 settings 42 Recording formats and input/output signals 35 E-E mode 35 Recording
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    33 Time data type indicator 18 Timecode display 33 input 104 output 55, 105 recording/settings 52 Timecode input/output section 24 Timecounter display 18 Troubleshooting 97 U User bit data recording/settings 52 V VARIABLE switch 15 Video performance 104 process control 10 VIDEO IN connectors
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3-879-632-
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Digital HD
Videocassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
HVR-1500A
© 2008 Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation
Printed in China
The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions for the HVR-1500A Digital
HD Videocassette Recorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and
Spanish versions) in PDF format. For more details, see page 11, “Using the CD-
ROM Manual”.