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Names and Functions of Parts

Chapter 1

Overview

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Digital signal input/output section

a

SD/HD SDI IN (Serial Digital Interface input)

connector (BNC type)

This connector inputs digital video and audio signals in

HD-SDI or SD-SDI format. Select HD or SD with the

INPUT SELECT HD VIDEO or SD VIDEO button.

The following signal formats are supported when HD-SDI

signals are input.

•

1080/59.94i (when the system frequency is 60i)

•

1080/50i (when the system frequency is 50i)

The current input signal selections are indicated in the

input signal display

(see page 16)

.

The 1035/59.94i signal and 1080/29.97PsF signal are

treated as the 1080/59.94i signal, and the 1080/25PsF

signal is treated as the 1080/50i signal.

b

SDI OUT1, OUT2 (SDI signal output 1, output 2)

connectors (BNC type)

These connectors output video and audio signals in SDI

format (SD).

c

HD SDI OUT1, OUT2 (HD Serial Digital Interface

output 1, output 2) connectors (BNC type)

These connectors output digital video and audio signals in

HD-SDI format.

When the optional HVBK-1520 board is installed,

upconverted signals are output during playback of DV/

DVCAM/DVCPRO tapes and during input of SD video

signals.

d

AUDIO I/O (AES/EBU) IN (digital audio input) 1/

2, 3/4 connectors (BNC type)

These connectors input digital audio signals in AES/EBU

format.

The left connector (1/2) is for audio channels 1 and 2, and

the right connector (3/4) is for audio channels 3 and 4.

e

AUDIO I/O (AES/EBU) OUT (digital audio

output) 1/2, 3/4 connectors (BNC type)

These connectors output digital audio signals in AES/EBU

format.

The left connector (1/2) is for audio channels 1 and 2, and

the right connector (3/4) is for audio channels 3 and 4.

D

Timecode input/output section

a

TC IN (timecode input) connector (BNC type)

This connector inputs externally generated SMPTE

timecode.

b

TC OUT (timecode output) connector (BNC type)

This connector outputs a timecode according to the

operating state of the unit, as follows.

During playback:

the playback timecode

During recording:

the timecode generated by the internal

timecode generator or the timecode input to the TC IN

connector.

When the EE OUT PHASE menu item

(see page 80)

is set

to NO OUTPUT, no timecode is output.

IN

1/2

3/4 1/2

3/4

OUT

AUDIO I/O (AES/EBU)

OUT1

IN(SD/HD)

SDI

OUT2

SDI

OUT1

OUT2

HD SDI

2

SDI OUT1, OUT2 connectors

5

AUDIO I/O (AES/EBU) OUT 1/2, 3/4

connectors

4

AUDIO I/O (AES/EBU) IN 1/2, 3/4 connectors

3

HD SDI

OUT1, OUT2

connectors

1

SD/HD SDI IN connector

Note

IN

TC

OUT

1

TC IN connector

2

TC OUT connector

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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