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Names and Functions of Parts

Chapter 1

Overview

C

LCD monitor

In this manual, both the LCD monitor of this unit and an

externally connected monitor are referred to collectively as

the “monitor screen”.

a

System frequency display

Indicates the current setting of the system frequency set in

the SYSTEM SEL menu item

(see page 86)

.

60i:

Indicates that 59.94i (J) or 59.94i (UC) (NTSC) is

selected.

50i:

Indicates that 50i (PAL) is selected.

On how to set the system frequency, see “Setting the

system frequency” (page 25).

b

Recording/playback signal format display

Indicates the recording/playback video format.

c

HD-SDI output format display

When converting the recording signal format on the tape

for output from the HD SDI OUT connector, this shows

the signal format of the HD-SDI output.

d

Input signal display

Indicates the signal formats of video and audio inputs

selected with the buttons (i.LINK, VIDEO, CH1 1/2, CH2

3/4) in video/audio input selection section.

First (top) line:

Video area (Indicates the signal format of

video input.)

Second and third lines:

Audio area (Indicates the signal

formats of the audio inputs.)

When there is no signal in the selected input, the

corresponding input signal indication flashes.

PLAY

LOCK

IP FV

TCR

12 : 34 : 56 : 00

OVER

0

-12

-20

-30

-40

-60

TC

VITC

4

8

K

OVER

60i

720 30p

720 60p

EDIT MODE

REPEAT

12:34:56:00

COMPOSITE

INPUT

CH-1

AES/EBU

CH-2

A

N

ALOG

COMPO

N

E

N

T SD

CH-1 / 2

OUTPUT

CH

1

CH

2

OVER

0

-12

-20

-30

-40

-60

TC

VITC

4

8

K

34

OVER

12:34:56:00

12

1

System frequency display

0

Time data type indicator

3

HD-SDI output format display

4

Input signal display

5

Output signal display

6

Cassette type

8

Audio mode

9

VITC indicator

qa

Repeat

indicator

n

Monitor area

7

Time counter display

qd

Audio level meters

2

Recording/playback signal format display

Status display mode

Small screen display mode

Full screen display mode

qs

Operation

mode

a) You can switch the display on or off in the CHARA. DISPLAY

menu item

(see page 77)

.

qg

Superimposed text information

a)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	5
Chapter 1 Overview	8
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	25
Before Using this Unit	25
Setting the system frequency	25
Setup menu	25
Using the ASSIGN button	27
Adjusting the LCD monitor image	27
Connecting an External Monitor	28
To view video	28
To view HD video	28
Superimposed Text Information	29
To turn superimposed text on and off	29
Adjusting the text display	29
Information displayed	29
Displaying Supplementary Status Information	30
Time Data Handled by This Unit	32
Displaying the Time Data and Operating Mode	33
Displaying on the LCD monitor and an external video monitor	33
Recording Formats and Input/Output Signals	35
Differences among HDV 1080i, DVCAM, and DV formats	35
Input and output signals in E-E mode	35
Playback formats and output signals	38
Usable Cassettes	40
Inserting and ejecting cassettes	41
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback	42
Recording	42
Settings for recording	42
Carrying out recording	44
Playback	46
Settings for playback	46
Playback operations	47
Variable speed playback	47
Operation from an external device	48
Repeat playback - automatic cyclical playback	48
Setting points A and B for repeat playback	49
Cuing up to any desired position set as point A or B	51
Chapter 4 Using Time Data	52
Recording Timecode and User Bit Data	52
Setting the timecode initial value, and setting user bit data	52
Recording timecode to continue from previously recorded timecode	53
Synchronizing the internal timecode generator to an external timecode - External synchronization	54
Outputting Timecode	55
Timecode output during playback	55
Timecode output during recording and in E-E mode	56
Chapter 5 Connections and Settings for Editing	57
Connection Using i.LINK	57
Using this unit in a nonlinear editing system (AV/C connection)	57
Using in a cut editing system	58
Connections for a Linear Editing System	60
Editing in DVCAM format using an 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	66
Digital Dubbing	66
Connections and settings	66
Digitally dubbing signals in HDV/DVCAM/DV format	67
Rerecording the Timecode - TC Insert Function (DVCAM Format Only)	70
Chapter 7 Menus	72
Menu Organization	72
Menu Contents	75
Setup menu	75
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
Displaying ENHANCED menu items	90
Changing the settings of ENHANCED menu items	90
Returning menu settings to their factory default settings	90
Assigning a Function to the ASSIGN Button	91
Chapter 8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting	93
Important Notes on Operation	93
Note on faulty pixels on the LCD panel	93
Condensation	94
Periodic Maintenance	94
Digital hours meter	94
Head Cleaning	96
Troubleshooting	97
Alarm messages	98
Error messages	101
Appendix	102
About i.LINK	102
Specifications	103
Glossary	106

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