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...Heed all warnings. • Follow all servicing to rain or moisture. DSR-45 Serial No Important Safety Instructions • Read these instructions. •...one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that it is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to rain or moisture, ... have fallen into your outlet, consult an electrician for your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for...they exit from tip-over. • Unplug this product. Owner's record The model number is intended to alert the user to the presence...
...Heed all warnings. • Follow all servicing to rain or moisture. DSR-45 Serial No Important Safety Instructions • Read these instructions. •...one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that it is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to rain or moisture, ... have fallen into your outlet, consult an electrician for your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for...they exit from tip-over. • Unplug this product. Owner's record The model number is intended to alert the user to the presence...
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.... This equipment generates, uses, and can be contrary to : Sony Customer Information Services Center 6900-29 Daniels Parkway, PMB 330 Fort Myers, Florida 33912 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: SONY DSR-45 Sony Electronics Inc. 680 Kinderkamack...frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of the copyright laws. Unauthorized recording of such material may cause undesired operation. English Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may cause harmful ...
.... This equipment generates, uses, and can be contrary to : Sony Customer Information Services Center 6900-29 Daniels Parkway, PMB 330 Fort Myers, Florida 33912 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: SONY DSR-45 Sony Electronics Inc. 680 Kinderkamack...frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of the copyright laws. Unauthorized recording of such material may cause undesired operation. English Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may cause harmful ...
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... Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System Features 9 (GB) DVCAM Format 9 (GB) Other Features 11 (GB) Location and Function of Parts 12 (GB) Front Panel 12 (GB) Rear Panel 20 (GB) Supplied Remote Commander 25 (GB) Displaying Various Data 27 (GB) Notes on Video Cassettes 30 (GB) Inserting...
... Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System Features 9 (GB) DVCAM Format 9 (GB) Other Features 11 (GB) Location and Function of Parts 12 (GB) Front Panel 12 (GB) Rear Panel 20 (GB) Supplied Remote Commander 25 (GB) Displaying Various Data 27 (GB) Notes on Video Cassettes 30 (GB) Inserting...
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Chapter 4 Setting the Time Code and Adjusting the Video Signals Chapter 5 Duplication and Audio Dubbing Chapter 6 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Chapter 7 Maintenance Setting the Time Code and User Bits 58 (GB) Using the Internal Time Code Generator 58 (GB) Synchronizing the Time Codes 62 (GB) Connecting...GB) Menu Contents 78 (GB) Troubleshooting 93 (GB) Alarm Messages 97 (GB) Notes on Use 98 (GB) Notes on the Videocassette Recorder 98 (GB) Cleaning of the Video Heads 98 (GB) Notes on the Video Cassettes 99 (GB) Notes on the LCD Screen 99 (GB) About Moisture Condensation 99 (GB...
Chapter 4 Setting the Time Code and Adjusting the Video Signals Chapter 5 Duplication and Audio Dubbing Chapter 6 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Chapter 7 Maintenance Setting the Time Code and User Bits 58 (GB) Using the Internal Time Code Generator 58 (GB) Synchronizing the Time Codes 62 (GB) Connecting...GB) Menu Contents 78 (GB) Troubleshooting 93 (GB) Alarm Messages 97 (GB) Notes on Use 98 (GB) Notes on the Videocassette Recorder 98 (GB) Cleaning of the Video Heads 98 (GB) Notes on the Video Cassettes 99 (GB) Notes on the LCD Screen 99 (GB) About Moisture Condensation 99 (GB...
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...µm track pitch. High picture quality, high stability Video signals are separated into color difference signals and a luminance signal (component video). Offering the DVCAM™ digital recording format, the DSR-45/45P produces stable, superior picture quality by digitally ...lets you to configure various connection. For details, see "Compatibility of professional editing. High-quality PCM digital audio PCM recording makes for professional use. Overview 1 Chapter Chapter 1 Overview Features The DSR-45/45P is based on page 101 (GB). Equipped with virtually ...
...µm track pitch. High picture quality, high stability Video signals are separated into color difference signals and a luminance signal (component video). Offering the DVCAM™ digital recording format, the DSR-45/45P produces stable, superior picture quality by digitally ...lets you to configure various connection. For details, see "Compatibility of professional editing. High-quality PCM digital audio PCM recording makes for professional use. Overview 1 Chapter Chapter 1 Overview Features The DSR-45/45P is based on page 101 (GB). Equipped with virtually ...
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...of the reel drive plates automatically changes. • The maximum recording/playback times are trademarks and indicate that provides jitter-free video output for mini-size cassettes (DVCAM format). While searching for scenes, you use both forward and reverse directions. video (IN/OUT) • Analog audio: XLR (3-pin) ... Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied) or an editing controller, audio can be monitored at playback speeds up to 14 times normal speed (DSR45) or up to 17 times normal speed (DSR-45P) in both standard-size and mini-size DVCAM/DV cassettes. • ...
...of the reel drive plates automatically changes. • The maximum recording/playback times are trademarks and indicate that provides jitter-free video output for mini-size cassettes (DVCAM format). While searching for scenes, you use both forward and reverse directions. video (IN/OUT) • Analog audio: XLR (3-pin) ... Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied) or an editing controller, audio can be monitored at playback speeds up to 14 times normal speed (DSR45) or up to 17 times normal speed (DSR-45P) in both standard-size and mini-size DVCAM/DV cassettes. • ...
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... data from the MONITOR VIDEO connector. • Digital hours meter: A digital hours meter counts four types of Sony Audio dubbing function The unit allows you can be superimposed over the picture being displayed. Duplicate, including cassette memory data Using an i.LINK cable, you to record just the sound onto the recorded tape (audio dubbing). (The...
... data from the MONITOR VIDEO connector. • Digital hours meter: A digital hours meter counts four types of Sony Audio dubbing function The unit allows you can be superimposed over the picture being displayed. Duplicate, including cassette memory data Using an i.LINK cable, you to record just the sound onto the recorded tape (audio dubbing). (The...
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... long as follows. b) Depending on the setting of LOCAL ENBL on the REMOTE menu. LoLcoatcioantaiondnFaunncdtioFn uofnPcatrtison of this switch to which you can be used, see page 16 (GB)) 0 INPUT SELECT selector 1 Cassette compartment Insert a standard-size or mini-size DVCAM cassette. To open or close ...)) qa EJECT button CH-1 CH-2 3 Audio control section (see page 18 (GB)) CH-3 CH-4 2 Tape transport control section (see "Notes on Video Cassettes" on page 30 (GB). 2 REMOTE/LOCAL switch Set this switch to REMOTE when controlling the unit from an external device connected to the RS...
... long as follows. b) Depending on the setting of LOCAL ENBL on the REMOTE menu. LoLcoatcioantaiondnFaunncdtioFn uofnPcatrtison of this switch to which you can be used, see page 16 (GB)) 0 INPUT SELECT selector 1 Cassette compartment Insert a standard-size or mini-size DVCAM cassette. To open or close ...)) qa EJECT button CH-1 CH-2 3 Audio control section (see page 18 (GB)) CH-3 CH-4 2 Tape transport control section (see "Notes on Video Cassettes" on page 30 (GB). 2 REMOTE/LOCAL switch Set this switch to REMOTE when controlling the unit from an external device connected to the RS...
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...8226; When this switch is set to REMOTE, the ON/ STANDBY switch 3 does not work . Even if you want to disable the control from any Sony Remote Commander whose command mode is no index on the OTHERS menu to CONTROL S. • The TIMER selector 4 setting has a higher priority than the ...the AUDIO MONITOR selector 5. 8 RESET button Press this button to initialize the time set on the MONITOR VIDEO output. To enable the ON/STANDBY switch, set this switch to select Auto Repeat or recording using an external AC timer (not supplied). To enable this switch, set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to LOCAL...
...8226; When this switch is set to REMOTE, the ON/ STANDBY switch 3 does not work . Even if you want to disable the control from any Sony Remote Commander whose command mode is no index on the OTHERS menu to CONTROL S. • The TIMER selector 4 setting has a higher priority than the ...the AUDIO MONITOR selector 5. 8 RESET button Press this button to initialize the time set on the MONITOR VIDEO output. To enable the ON/STANDBY switch, set this switch to select Auto Repeat or recording using an external AC timer (not supplied). To enable this switch, set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to LOCAL...
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...the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be displayed) • If you press this selector setting during recording. OFF: No data items are displayed. Color bars (Cannot be adjusted, consult your Sony dealer. Also, the unit may appear. qa EJECT (OPEN/CLOSE) (open or close the compartment.... 2 CHARACTER DISPLAY (LCD) (data items superimposed on the LCD monitor) selector Use to superimpose data items on a monitor connected to the MONITOR VIDEO jack. Audio mode (32 kHz/48 kHz) - Otherwise, the recorded image will be distorted or the signal output from the DV jack will be ...
...the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be displayed) • If you press this selector setting during recording. OFF: No data items are displayed. Color bars (Cannot be adjusted, consult your Sony dealer. Also, the unit may appear. qa EJECT (OPEN/CLOSE) (open or close the compartment.... 2 CHARACTER DISPLAY (LCD) (data items superimposed on the LCD monitor) selector Use to superimpose data items on a monitor connected to the MONITOR VIDEO jack. Audio mode (32 kHz/48 kHz) - Otherwise, the recorded image will be distorted or the signal output from the DV jack will be ...
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...or absence of the monitors is displayed as illustrated below. When the DISPLAY SELECT selector 3 is set to the MONITOR VIDEO jack. To select an enlarged portion, use REF LEVEL on these enlarged audio levels meters. When the DISPLAY SELECT selector 3 is set to search for the scene ... memory, the search aborts. 5 J / j buttons When the DISPLAY SELECT selector 3 is set the LCD monitor or a monitor connected to the MONITOR VIDEO jack to AUDIO, the button functions as the FINE (fine audio levels) button. For details on fine audio levels screen, see "Operating the Menus" on...
...or absence of the monitors is displayed as illustrated below. When the DISPLAY SELECT selector 3 is set to the MONITOR VIDEO jack. To select an enlarged portion, use REF LEVEL on these enlarged audio levels meters. When the DISPLAY SELECT selector 3 is set to search for the scene ... memory, the search aborts. 5 J / j buttons When the DISPLAY SELECT selector 3 is set the LCD monitor or a monitor connected to the MONITOR VIDEO jack to AUDIO, the button functions as the FINE (fine audio levels) button. For details on fine audio levels screen, see "Operating the Menus" on...
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... the tape. Pressing this operation, the indicator lights. During this button again resumes the operation. For details on the duplicate function, see "DSR-45/ 45P time codes" on page 69 (GB). To stop this button to dub sounds. For details on time codes, see "Duplication... the DV format. 7 AUDIO DUB (audio dubbing) button/indicator Use this operation, press the STOP button. For details, see "FF/REW SPD" in the pause mode. 6 REC (record) button/indicator When you press this button during recording, playing, or audio dubbing, the current operation goes into the...
... the tape. Pressing this operation, the indicator lights. During this button again resumes the operation. For details on the duplicate function, see "DSR-45/ 45P time codes" on page 69 (GB). To stop this button to dub sounds. For details on time codes, see "Duplication... the DV format. 7 AUDIO DUB (audio dubbing) button/indicator Use this operation, press the STOP button. For details, see "FF/REW SPD" in the pause mode. 6 REC (record) button/indicator When you press this button during recording, playing, or audio dubbing, the current operation goes into the...
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... automatically. The AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs (CH-1 to manually adjust the recording level. To select the enlarged portion, use REF LEVEL on the AUDIO SET menu to LINKED. To link the AGC (Auto Gain Control) of the audio channels (CH-1/2 or ...3 Audio control section 1 AUDIO INPUT switch CH-1 CH-2 2 AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs CH-3 CH-4 1 AUDIO INPUT (AUTO/MANU) switch Switches the audio recording level adjustment mode. Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of the DV signal. 18 (GB) Chapter 1 Overview immediately after stopping a playback operation - While you are...
... automatically. The AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs (CH-1 to manually adjust the recording level. To select the enlarged portion, use REF LEVEL on the AUDIO SET menu to LINKED. To link the AGC (Auto Gain Control) of the audio channels (CH-1/2 or ...3 Audio control section 1 AUDIO INPUT switch CH-1 CH-2 2 AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs CH-3 CH-4 1 AUDIO INPUT (AUTO/MANU) switch Switches the audio recording level adjustment mode. Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of the DV signal. 18 (GB) Chapter 1 Overview immediately after stopping a playback operation - While you are...
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...)), or the alarm messages ("Err" (page 97 (GB)). The count value of the displayed time code is in the DVCAM format. If you use a cassette without cassette memory, the end search function does not work correctly. 2 INDEX button Press this unit plays back a part of the tape...4 DVCAM indicator Lights when the unit is loaded. For details on the VTR SET menu, see "Recording Functions" on page 44 (GB). 3 q (cassette) indicator Lights when a digital video cassette is playing back a tape recorded in the EE mode. When the count value of the counter is negative, "-" appears as a ...
...)), or the alarm messages ("Err" (page 97 (GB)). The count value of the displayed time code is in the DVCAM format. If you use a cassette without cassette memory, the end search function does not work correctly. 2 INDEX button Press this unit plays back a part of the tape...4 DVCAM indicator Lights when the unit is loaded. For details on the VTR SET menu, see "Recording Functions" on page 44 (GB). 3 q (cassette) indicator Lights when a digital video cassette is playing back a tape recorded in the EE mode. When the count value of the counter is negative, "-" appears as a ...
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... set to COUNTER, pressing this unit is determined by calculation based on the tape you are using (For DSR-45 only). - TC RUN on the tape you are using . - There is a blank portion between recorded portions on the time code, that is displayed on the TC/UB SET menu. You are...following, the value may be indicated on the counter display of a monitor connected to the MONITOR VIDEO jack. A tape recorded using the NTSC color system is not continuous on the tape you intend to edit using an RS-422A connection, set the editing mode of the controller to FREE RUN. • If you are...
... set to COUNTER, pressing this unit is determined by calculation based on the tape you are using (For DSR-45 only). - TC RUN on the tape you are using . - There is a blank portion between recorded portions on the time code, that is displayed on the TC/UB SET menu. You are...following, the value may be indicated on the counter display of a monitor connected to the MONITOR VIDEO jack. A tape recorded using the NTSC color system is not continuous on the tape you intend to edit using an RS-422A connection, set the editing mode of the controller to FREE RUN. • If you are...
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... details on the superimposed data items, see "DSR-45/45P time codes" on page 27 (GB). Notes • When video sync signals of the EE pictures output from the MONITOR VIDEO jack, sync and burst are delayed by means of digital signal processing. only vertically synchronized. Recording: Either the time code generated by the... DV jack to this unit, first, connect the plug of the cable to the 6pin DV jack. 3 AC IN connector Connects to an AC outlet using DV jacks, you intend to disconnect or reconnect the DV cable, turn the unit off the device and pull out the plug of this connector...
... details on the superimposed data items, see "DSR-45/45P time codes" on page 27 (GB). Notes • When video sync signals of the EE pictures output from the MONITOR VIDEO jack, sync and burst are delayed by means of digital signal processing. only vertically synchronized. Recording: Either the time code generated by the... DV jack to this unit, first, connect the plug of the cable to the 6pin DV jack. 3 AC IN connector Connects to an AC outlet using DV jacks, you intend to disconnect or reconnect the DV cable, turn the unit off the device and pull out the plug of this connector...
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...use the MONITOR VIDEO jack, set EXT SYNC on the VIDEO SET menu to this connector inputs a reference video (black burst) signal. 22 (GB) Chapter 1 Overview VIDEO OUT (composite video output) connector: Outputs composite video signals. If you input the types of video signals shown below, recorded... signals for DSR-45P) separated. 2 VIDEO connectors (BNC-type) VIDEO IN REF.IN (reference video / composite video input) connector: Inputs composite video signals to the LCD monitor and the MONITOR VIDEO jack are not synchronized. Select the audio channels you use the VIDEO OUT connector....
...use the MONITOR VIDEO jack, set EXT SYNC on the VIDEO SET menu to this connector inputs a reference video (black burst) signal. 22 (GB) Chapter 1 Overview VIDEO OUT (composite video output) connector: Outputs composite video signals. If you input the types of video signals shown below, recorded... signals for DSR-45P) separated. 2 VIDEO connectors (BNC-type) VIDEO IN REF.IN (reference video / composite video input) connector: Inputs composite video signals to the LCD monitor and the MONITOR VIDEO jack are not synchronized. Select the audio channels you use the VIDEO OUT connector....
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... jack) Inputs audio signals (CH-1 to CH-4). Note To input balanced audio signals via the AUDIO IN jacks 2. Note If this selector, see "When you use a conversion cable as shown below. (The COLD side is not appropriate, clipping distortion or noise may occur even if the AUDIO INPUT switch has been... 1 INPUT LEVEL (-10/-2/+4) selector Selects one from among -10 dB, -2 dB, or +4 dB according to the audio level of the signal input via these jacks, use .
... jack) Inputs audio signals (CH-1 to CH-4). Note To input balanced audio signals via the AUDIO IN jacks 2. Note If this selector, see "When you use a conversion cable as shown below. (The COLD side is not appropriate, clipping distortion or noise may occur even if the AUDIO INPUT switch has been... 1 INPUT LEVEL (-10/-2/+4) selector Selects one from among -10 dB, -2 dB, or +4 dB according to the audio level of the signal input via these jacks, use .
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...jack 3 to control the unit.) • Even when the DSR-45 plays back a PAL formatted tape (or the DSR-45P plays back an NTSC formatted tape), you can use a device connected to the LANC jack to control the unit. • The LANC jack on the recorder to M. A device that has a LANC1) jack. Location ...the FXE-120/120P or FXE-100/100P as a player, set the LANC mode on the unit has only LANC-S functions. However, editing operations attempted in this case are not guaranteed. • For editing, if you intend to use this unit as a recorder and to use the FXE-120/120P or the FXE-100/100P ...
...jack 3 to control the unit.) • Even when the DSR-45 plays back a PAL formatted tape (or the DSR-45P plays back an NTSC formatted tape), you can use a device connected to the LANC jack to control the unit. • The LANC jack on the recorder to M. A device that has a LANC1) jack. Location ...the FXE-120/120P or FXE-100/100P as a player, set the LANC mode on the unit has only LANC-S functions. However, editing operations attempted in this case are not guaranteed. • For editing, if you intend to use this unit as a recorder and to use the FXE-120/120P or the FXE-100/100P ...
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... When you press this case, press the EJECT button on the front panel light and recording begins. (Continued) 25 Chapter 1 Overview (GB) For details, see "Searching using the search function. Chapter 1 Overview Supplied Remote Commander 1 EJECT button 2 SEARCH SELECT buttons 3 Buttons for playing at various speeds 4 PAUSE ...close the cassette compartment, even if you press both these buttons at a speed other than normal with these buttons to search for scenes using the search function" on page 37 (GB). 3 Buttons for playing at various speeds You can play back a tape at normal ...
... When you press this case, press the EJECT button on the front panel light and recording begins. (Continued) 25 Chapter 1 Overview (GB) For details, see "Searching using the search function. Chapter 1 Overview Supplied Remote Commander 1 EJECT button 2 SEARCH SELECT buttons 3 Buttons for playing at various speeds 4 PAUSE ...close the cassette compartment, even if you press both these buttons at a speed other than normal with these buttons to search for scenes using the search function" on page 37 (GB). 3 Buttons for playing at various speeds You can play back a tape at normal ...