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Sony JH3 | Product Manual (JH1 / JH3 manual) - Page 1
DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE COMPACT PLAYER J-H1 J-H3 i.LINK INTERFACE BOARD HKJ-101 OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 1)
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to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Important Safety Instructions • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water
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Power Cord / Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace , if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
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ci-dessus, consulter un agent de service compétent. ATTENTION Il y . Jeter les piles usées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ATTENTION Eviter d'exposer l'appareil à un du Canada. Pour les clients européens (pour les modèles J-H1 et J-H3) Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la
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Für Kunden in Europa (für den J-H1 und J-H3) Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die EMV-Direktive (89/336/EMG) der EG-Kommission als auch die Direktive Niederspannung (
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5 Setup Menu Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection Appendix 1-1 Features 1-1 1-2 Sample System Configuration 1-3 1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual 1-5 2-1 Control Panel 2-1 2-1-1 Display Section 2-2 2-1-2 Search Control Section 2-5 2-1-3 Tape Transport Control Section 2-6 2-2 Connector Panel
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Overview 1 Chapter Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features The J-H1 (also referred to as the unit in this manual) is a Digital Videocassette Compact Player based on the output (SMPTE 330M, RP223) (HDSDI output of the J-H3 only) ... 1) HDCAM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 1-1 Chapter 1 Overview
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.98PsF is being played back. The following is the 2-3 pulldown sequence. Cycle of conversion 23.98-frame 29.97-frame A frame ... 1) is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-1995 specifications and their revisions. 1-2 Chapter 1 Overview
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1-2 Sample System Configuration Example for the J-H1 HDCAM camcorder Chapter 1 Overview Digital cassette Computer DV1) J-H1 D3 Monitor with HD D3 input connector MONITOR Monitor for computer Analog component Monitor with Y/Pb/Pr input connectors RS-232C JZ-1 Computer Analog composite
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1-2 Sample System Configuration Example for the J-H3 HDCAM camcorder Chapter 1 Overview Reference video signal generator EXT SYNC Digital cassette RS-422A J-H3 SD VTR SD SDI Computer DV1) HD SDI HD VTR or A/V
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• Monitor: Monitor supporting resolution of 800 × manual opens. Note You can purchase a new CD-ROM disc if you lose or become unable to read the contents of the CD-ROM disc because of a hardware failure or misuse of the CD-ROM disc, or the CD-ROM disc has been lost or damaged. Contact a Sony service
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Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2 Chapter Location and Function of Parts 2-1 Control Panel 1 Carrying handle 2 POWER switch Display section (See page 2-2) 3 Cassette compartment Search control section (See page 2-5) 6 PHONES (headphones) jack and control knob This illustration shows
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Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-1 Control Panel 4 Remote control detector Receives the infrared signal from the supplied Remote Commander. For details, see "4-4 Using the Remote Commander" on page 4-7. 5 PF-1/2 (PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION-1/2) button You can assign the function that is set
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Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 3 AU MON SEL button Each press of this button switches the audio channel as listed below. The selected channels are displayed in the FL display. When basic menu item 026 is set to STEREO AUDIO CHANNEL L R One press CH-1 CH-2 Two presses CH-3 CH-4
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2-1 Control Panel 7 FL (Fluorescent) display and indicators These comprise a time data display area, an audio monitor display area and a number of indicators. Audio monitor display area Time data display area Indicator area Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts This illustration shows the J-H3
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Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Tape transport indicator area • Tape transport indicator When you press each button in the tape transport control section, the corresponding indicators light. m: REW (rewind) indicator B: PLAY indicator When AUTO TRACKING (the automatic tape loading function
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Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-1 Control Panel 2-1-3 Tape Transport Control Section 1 EJECT button 2 REW button 3 PLAY button 4 F FWD button 5 STOP button 6 STANDBY on/off button 1 Instance Number Generation Method 2 Instance Number 3 Material Number Generation Method 4, 5 Material
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2-2 Connector Panel 1 TC OUTPUT connector 2 AC IN connector Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 7 EXT SYNC connectors 5 VIDEO OUTPUT connectors 6 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT connectors This illustration shows the J-H3 equipped with an HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board. 3 REMOTE IN connector 4 RS-
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to this unit. If you intend to connect multiple DV devices, refer to the manuals of them. • The i.LINK (DV) output of this unit is used to to a computer on which nonlinear editing software is installed. You can use a Sony VTR equiped with an i.LINK (DV) connector with this unit, though, the auto
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Chapter 3 Preparations 3 Chapter Preparations 3-1 Installation Installation of the unit You can install this unit horizontally as well as vertically. However, it is necessary to use the supplied vertical installation stands to prepare the unit for vertical installation as shown in the figure.
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Chapter 3 Preparations 3-2 Cassettes Cassette types This unit uses a tape with 1/2-inch tape width. It plays HD DIGITAL VIDEO cassettes. Removing slack from the tape Press one of the reels in with a finger, and turn gently in the direction shown by the arrows until there is no slack in the tape.
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Playback 4 Chapter Chapter 4 Playback 4-1 Preparations for Playback 4-1-1 Switching System Frequency Switch a setting of this unit to correspond with the system frequency of a using cassette. (This is set to 29.97 system at the factory.) For details, see "Switching system frequency (menu item
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4-1 Preparations for Playback When "14:9" is selected HD SD Crops both ends of an HDVS screen to make its aspect ratio 14:9. When "13:9" is selected HD SD To convert 24-frame time code into 25-frame time code, set the following menu items as shown below. Basic menu item 005 "TIME"
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the auto-tracking is on (AUTO TRACKING ON). You can turn auto-tracking off. For details on how to change the setting, contact your nearest Sony dealer. While this unit is pulling the tape in, the PLAY button indicator B flashes. In jog mode, the JOG dial controls the playback speed based
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Chapter 4 Playback 4-2 Playback Procedures 4-2-3 Playback in Shuttle Mode 1 3 1,2,3 In shuttle mode, the SHUTTLE dial controls the playback speed based on the angular position of the dial. There are seven playback speeds: ±0.03 times, ±0.12 times, ±0.5 times, ±1 times, ±2 times, ±5 times, ±21
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Chapter 4 Playback 4-3 Superimposed Character Information 1 Types of time data Time data 2 Drop frame mark of time data 3 VITC field mark 4 Operation mode Video signal output from the SDI (J-H3 only), HD SDI (J-H3 only), COMPOSITE, COMPONENT (Y/ Pb/Pr), D3 or MONITOR connectors contains
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4-3 Superimposed Character Information 4 Operation mode The field is divided into two blocks, A and B. • Block A: displays the operation mode. • Block B: displays the servo lock status or tape speed. A B Display Block A Block B TAPE UNTHREAD STANDBY OFF STOP F.FWD REW PLAY PLAY LOCK JOG
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4-4 Using the Remote Commander Before using the Remote Commander Pull off the transparent film covering the battery parts. How to change the lithium battery 1 Pull out the lithium battery case. Pull the battery case toward you while releasing the lock by plucking it with your fingernail. Setting
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is being pressed.) 3 Press the SET/MENU button. Time data display area and monitor go back to the original views. Note When two or more J-H1s or J-H3s are placed close to each other, the Remote Commander may affect more than one unit. In this case, select OFF in WIRELESS REMOTE
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read material recorded on the tape using the non-contact IC memory built into the back label of the cassette. Tele-File is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 4-9 Chapter 4 Playback
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Setup Menu 5 Chapter 5-1 Menu System Configuration The principal setup operations required before operating this unit can be carried out using setup menus. The menu system of this unit is comprised of a basic menu and an extended menu. • Basic menu This menu is used to make the following settings
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5-52-2MenMu OepneuratOionpserations This section describes the basic menu displays and how to change the settings. For information about how to use basic menu item 013, see "Switching system frequency (menu item 013)" on page 5-4, and for information about how to operate items B01 to B12, see "Menu
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Changing a menu item setting value To change the setting value of the currently displayed menu item, use the following procedure. Resetting the menu settings to their factory default values (menu item B20) Time data display Chapter 5 Setup Menu 2 1 SET/MENU button 1 Holding down the JOG/
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5-2 Menu Operations Switching system frequency (menu item 013) Using the following procedure, you can set SYSTEM FREQUENCY SELECT, basic menu item 013, to "ON," and then switch the system frequencies between 29.97, 25, 24 (J-H3 only), 23.98 (J-H3 only), and 23.98PD (J-H3 only). (The following
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Chapter 5 Setup Menu 4 Holding down the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial to change the setting to 25, then release the JOG/SHUTTLE button. The displays change as shown below. Time data display Monitor screen SYSTEM FREQUENCY SELECT 25 PsF (50i) Push SET button!! To cancel switching of
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Chapter 5 Setup Menu 5-2 Menu Operations Extended menu operations You can control the extended menu in the same way as that described in the previous pages (Menu Operations). For details of menu operation, see "5-2 Menu Operations" on page 5-2. Note To access the extended menu, it is required to
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5-3 Basic Menu Chapter 5 Setup Menu Items in the basic menu The basic menu contains the following items. In the "Settings" column of the table, the factory default settings are indicated by an enclosing box. Item number Item name Settings 002a) CHARACTER HPOSITION Adjusts the horizontal
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the drop-frame mode of the CTL counter. SELECT DF : Drop-frame mode (J-H1:29.97 system only) (J-H3: 29.97/23.98PD system only) NDF: Non ) output from the SD (D CONV.) connectors. system only) Setting for the J-H1 OFF: Does not superimpose. ON : Superimposes. Setting for the J-H3 OFF: Does
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Item number Item name 099 MENU GRADE B01 RECALL BANK 1 B02 RECALL BANK 2 B11 SAVE BANK 1 B12 SAVE BANK 2 B20 RESET SETUP Settings Determines the menus that can be changed. BASIC : Basic menu ENHAN: Basic menu + Extended menu Set to ON to recall menu settings from menu bank 1. Set to ON
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of the SD output downconverted to HD output. OFF : Do not display. ON: Display. Selects the output frequency to the computer display. Setting for the J-H1 60HZ 59.94HZ (In 29.97 system)/50HZ (In 25 system) Setting for the J-H3 60HZ 59.94HZ (In 29.97/23PD system)/50HZ (In
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menu item 602, beforehand. 602 VITC POSITION SEL-2 In 29.97/23.98PD system (J-H1: No item) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) Selects a line to be SELECT designated as A-FRAME) when 2-3 pulldown playback is performed. (J-H1: No item) Sets the reference value for the output time code (the
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SD) Adjusts the Pr level of the SD video signal output from the SD (D CONV.) (J-H1: No item) connectors. (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD 0 ... 1000 ... 1400 system Adjusts the setup level of the HD video signal output from the HD connectors. (J-H1: No item) 0 ... 110H ... 220H (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.
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system only) 901 VIDEO OUTPUT DATA (J-H1: No item) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) 921 ASPECT FLAG (DC) (J-H1: 29.97 system only) (J-H3: signal regulated by ARIB TR-B17 on SD output down-converted while an HDCAM tape is playing. OFF : Does not attach a 16:9/Squeeze identification
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5-4 Extended Menu Item number Item name 941 GAMMA LEVEL (DC) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) 942 V FILTER SELECT (DC) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) 943 CROSS COLOR CRISP (DC) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) Settings Adjusts the image enhancer of the Down Converter.
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job should always be entrusted to a technician who has undergone service training. 6-2 Head Cleaning To clean the video heads and audio heads, always use the special-purpose Sony BCT-HD12CL cleaning cassette. Follow the instructions with the cleaning cassette carefully, as inappropriate use of the
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6-61-3RemMovoinigsatuCraessCettoenWdheennTsapaetiSolanck Occurs When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm location, or used in a very humid place, moisture from the air can condense on the head-drum. This is called moisture condensation. If the tape is run in this state, it can adhere
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02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 10 11 12 13 141) 20 92 96 97 98 MESSAGE REEL TROUBLE REEL TROUBLE REEL TROUBLE REEL TROUBLE REEL TROUBLE TAPE TENSION CAPSTAN TROUBLE DRUM TROUBLE TH/UNTH MOTOR THREADING HUMID TAPE T/E SENSOR TAPE TOP SENSOR TAPE END SENSOR FAN MOTOR CASS COMP MOTOR INTERNAL I/F ERROR SY
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except that the count is resettable. By resetting the cumulative drum running time after changing the rotating head drum, this count can be used as a guide in determining when to replace the drum. H13:TAPE RUNNING mode (resettable) Same as H03 except that the count is resettable. This count can be
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°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) Humidity 25% to 80% Mass J-H3: 8.1 kg (17 lb. 14 oz.) J-H1: 7.5 kg (16 lb. 9 oz.) Dimensions (w/h/d) 307 × 100 × 397 mm (12 1/8 × 4 × 15 3/4 inches) Tape transport system Tape speed HDCAM: 96.7 mm/s (29.97 Hz) 80.7 mm/s (25 Hz) 77.4 mm/s (24 Hz) (J-H3 only
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R: 700 mV (±5%) G: 700 mV (±5%) B: 700 mV (±5%) Resolution XGA Refresh/rate J-H3: 60 Hz/50 Hz/48 Hz J-H1: 60 Hz/50 Hz H-Frequency J-H3: 48.4 kHz/40.3 kHz/38.7 kHz J-H1: 48.4 kHz/40.3 kHz HD analog response (D connector; complies with EIAJ CP-4120) Output level Y: 700 mV (±5%) Pb/Pr
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) BNC (1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω Remote connector RS232C D-sub 9-pin, male, Sony 9-pin Remote Interface REMOTE IN (9P) (J-H3 only) D-sub 9-pin, female 75 Ω, Sync negative Accessories supplied Operation Manual (CD-ROM) (1) Operation Manual (1) Vertical installation stands (2) Remote Commander
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Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose other than the operation or maintenance of the equipment described in this
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J-H1 J-H3 (SY) 3-748-147-02(1) Sony Corporation B & P Company 2003.06  2003

Section	Page
Table of Contents	6
Chapter 1 Overview	7
1-1 Features	7
1-2 Sample System Configuration	9
1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual	11
Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts	12
2-1 Control Panel	12
2-1-1 Display Section	13
2-1-2 Search Control Section	16
2-1-3 Tape Transport Control Section	17
2-2 Connector Panel	18
Chapter 3 Preparations	20
3-1 Installation	20
3-2 Cassettes	21
Chapter 4 Playback	22
4-1 Preparations for Playback	22
4-1-1 Switching System Frequency	22
4-1-2 Setting the Audio Monitor Output	22
4-1-3 Selecting a Conversion Mode for the Down-Converter	22
4-1-4 Time Data Setting (Conversion from 24 to 25-Frame Mode)	23
4-1-5 Time Data Setting (Conversion from 23.98 to 29.97-Frame Mode) (J-H3 only)	23
4-2 Playback Procedures	24
4-2-1 Normal Playback	24
4-2-2 Playback in Jog Mode	24
4-2-3 Playback in Shuttle Mode	25
4-3 Superimposed Character Information	26
4-4 Using the Remote Commander	28
Before using the Remote Commander	28
How to change the lithium battery	28
Setting menu	28
Operating the Remote Commander	29
4-5 Tele-File and Shot Mark Functions	30
Chapter 5 Setup Menu	31
5-1 Menu System Configuration	31
5-2 Menu Operations	32
5-3 Basic Menu	37
5-4 Extended Menu	40
Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection	45
6-1 Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack Occurs	45
6-2 Head Cleaning	45
6-3 Moisture Condensation	46
6-4 Error Messages	47
6-5 Digital Hours Meter	48
Appendix	49

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OPERATION MANUAL

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1st Edition (Revised 1)