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Menu Contents

Chapter 7

Menus

Auto mode execution (AUTO FUNCTION) menu

The following table shows 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).

SDI H-ANC [> SDI H-ANC]:

Select whether to add

RP188 LTC and aspect

ratio data to the ancillary

data space of the SD-SDI

output.

RP188LTC [>> RP188LTC]:

RP188 timecode

OFF [>>> OFF]:

Do not embed an LTC signal.

*

ON [>>> ON]:

Output an embedded LTC signal.

ASPECT [>> ASPECT]:

Aspect ratio data

OFF [>>> OFF]:

Do not embed aspect ratio data.

*

ON [>>> ON]:

Output embedded aspect ratio data.

SYSTEM SEL [System Sel]: Settings related to system

selection

Description of settings

Select system frequency to use.

*

59.94i (UC) [> 59.94i UC]:

For NTSC regions other than

Japan

59.94i (J) [> 59.94i J]:

For Japan

50i (PAL) [> 50i PAL]:

For PAL regions

Note

After changing the setting, press the POWER switch to power

off the unit, then press once more to restart. This changes the

initial settings of the entire setup menu to the new setting.

SETUP BANK OPERATION [Setup Bank]: Settings related

to menu bank operations


Menu banks: This unit allows four different complete sets of menu settings to be saved in what are termed “menu

banks” numbered 1 to 4. Saved sets of menu settings can be recalled for use as required.

RECALL BANK1 [> Recall 1]:

Recall menu settings from

menu bank 1.

(1) Select the bank from which you want to recall the menu

settings, then press the

,

/

B

button.

Message “RECALL OK?” appears.

(2) To recall, press the SET (YES) button.

To quit recalling, press the RESET (NO) button.



menu bank 2.



menu bank 3.



menu bank 4.

SAVE BANK 1 [> Save 1]:

Save current menu settings to

menu bank 1.

(1) Select the bank to which you want to save the menu

settings, then press the

,

/

B

button.

Message “SAVE OK?” appears.

(2) To save, press the SET (YES) button.

To quit saving, press the RESET (NO) button.



menu bank 2.



menu bank 3.



menu bank 4.

MENU GRADE [Menu grade]: Selection of menu items to

be displayed


Determine whether to display basic items only or both

basic and enhanced items on the monitor screen and in

the time counter display when using the menu.

*

BASIC [>> Basic]:

Display basic items only.

ENHANCED [>> Enhanced]:

Display both basic and

enhanced items.

INTERFACE SELECT [Interface]: Settings related to

external interfaces


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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