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...Menu Contents 46 Troubleshooting 56 Warning indicators and messages 62 Notes on Use 64 Notes on the Videocassette Recorder 64 Cleaning of the Video Heads 64 Notes on the Video Cassettes 65 About Moisture Condensation 66 Digital Hours Meter 66 About the Built-in Rechargeable Battery 67 Using... your Videocassette Recorder abroad 67 Notes on the License 67 Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats 68 About i.LINK ...
...Menu Contents 46 Troubleshooting 56 Warning indicators and messages 62 Notes on Use 64 Notes on the Videocassette Recorder 64 Cleaning of the Video Heads 64 Notes on the Video Cassettes 65 About Moisture Condensation 66 Digital Hours Meter 66 About the Built-in Rechargeable Battery 67 Using... your Videocassette Recorder abroad 67 Notes on the License 67 Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats 68 About i.LINK ...
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... (50i), and provides a 1/4-inch digital recording format for professional use. The recording bit rate is the MPEG2 system adopted in the high-definition broadcasting and the Blu-ray Disk System. This compatibility allows you to record (download) or play back (upload) both...Overview Features The HVR-M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P is compatible with an i.LINK digital interface and can perform HDV (High-Definition Digital Video) recording and playback on a DVCAM format video cassette or a DV format video cassette. The unit provides i.LINK ( HDV/DV) jack, COMPONENT OUT jacks, S VIDEO IN/OUT ...
... (50i), and provides a 1/4-inch digital recording format for professional use. The recording bit rate is the MPEG2 system adopted in the high-definition broadcasting and the Blu-ray Disk System. This compatibility allows you to record (download) or play back (upload) both...Overview Features The HVR-M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P is compatible with an i.LINK digital interface and can perform HDV (High-Definition Digital Video) recording and playback on a DVCAM format video cassette or a DV format video cassette. The unit provides i.LINK ( HDV/DV) jack, COMPONENT OUT jacks, S VIDEO IN/OUT ...
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... this manual. is recorded in HDV format.) Easy maintenance functions • Self-diagnostics/alarm functions: The system automatically detects an invalid operation, bad connection or a malfunction, and outputs a description, a cause and a recovery method with COMPONENT OUT jacks, S VIDEO jack, and VIDEO jack. • Digital...be monitored at various playback speeds when in jog/shuttle mode. (Jog audio cannot be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. See page 53 to output them. and are indicated on a monitor which is English. Chapter 1 Overview High ...
... this manual. is recorded in HDV format.) Easy maintenance functions • Self-diagnostics/alarm functions: The system automatically detects an invalid operation, bad connection or a malfunction, and outputs a description, a cause and a recovery method with COMPONENT OUT jacks, S VIDEO jack, and VIDEO jack. • Digital...be monitored at various playback speeds when in jog/shuttle mode. (Jog audio cannot be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. See page 53 to output them. and are indicated on a monitor which is English. Chapter 1 Overview High ...
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...the change the setting of this switch while recording in red. 4 INPUT SELECT switch Switches the signal input jack from HDV/ DV jack may be recorded properly. AUDIO AGC - ALL : Superimposes text data to COMPONENT OUT jacks, S VIDEO OUT jack, and VIDEO OUT jack. 3 ON/STANDBY switch and... lamp Press this lid to images and sounds. S VIDEO : Inputs a signal from HDV/DV jack, the settings of this switch while recording in green. Also, the time code may detect signals ...
...the change the setting of this switch while recording in red. 4 INPUT SELECT switch Switches the signal input jack from HDV/ DV jack may be recorded properly. AUDIO AGC - ALL : Superimposes text data to COMPONENT OUT jacks, S VIDEO OUT jack, and VIDEO OUT jack. 3 ON/STANDBY switch and... lamp Press this lid to images and sounds. S VIDEO : Inputs a signal from HDV/DV jack, the settings of this switch while recording in green. Also, the time code may detect signals ...
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... search). To locate a scene while monitoring the picture, keep pressing this button, the indicator lights and the tape is fast forwarded. In EE mode, the video and audio signals input to end the check. The pictures output in EE mode are not output. • If you set the unit to the... is played back during fast forward). For details on the DSRM-10. • When the recording mode is displayed in HDV, it is seen in [TC/UB SET] menu is set the unit to pause mode while recording or playing. During this time, REC indicator blinks. 3 PAUSE button Press this button to set...
... search). To locate a scene while monitoring the picture, keep pressing this button, the indicator lights and the tape is fast forwarded. In EE mode, the video and audio signals input to end the check. The pictures output in EE mode are not output. • If you set the unit to the... is played back during fast forward). For details on the DSRM-10. • When the recording mode is displayed in HDV, it is seen in [TC/UB SET] menu is set the unit to pause mode while recording or playing. During this time, REC indicator blinks. 3 PAUSE button Press this button to set...
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...unit is playing back a part of the tape where the recording format has been changed within HDV format, DVCAM format, or DV format, or between 60i format... and 50i format, the picture and sound may be output. • If you set [FF/REW SPEED] in the playback pause mode. During rewind, the image on page 62. 2 q (cassette) indicator Lights when a digital video...and EE audio signals will not be distorted. • The unit does not have an LP recording mode of inserting or ejecting a cassette, see the picture as it is seen in "VTR SET...
...unit is playing back a part of the tape where the recording format has been changed within HDV format, DVCAM format, or DV format, or between 60i format... and 50i format, the picture and sound may be output. • If you set [FF/REW SPEED] in the playback pause mode. During rewind, the image on page 62. 2 q (cassette) indicator Lights when a digital video...and EE audio signals will not be distorted. • The unit does not have an LP recording mode of inserting or ejecting a cassette, see the picture as it is seen in "VTR SET...
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...is in the following operating status. • When a tape recorded in HDV format is being played back. • When HDV signals are input through the i.LINK interface. • When [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [HDV].* * Even when [HDV/DV SEL] is set to [AUTO] with no signal input,...DV] and [ REC MODE] in [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [DVCAM] (during recording or in EE mode).* * Neither HDV indicator nor DVCAM indicator lights during recording in DV (SP) format or a playback of a tape recorded in DV (SP) format. 5 60 indicator Lights when the unit is in the following operating status...
...is in the following operating status. • When a tape recorded in HDV format is being played back. • When HDV signals are input through the i.LINK interface. • When [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [HDV].* * Even when [HDV/DV SEL] is set to [AUTO] with no signal input,...DV] and [ REC MODE] in [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [DVCAM] (during recording or in EE mode).* * Neither HDV indicator nor DVCAM indicator lights during recording in DV (SP) format or a playback of a tape recorded in DV (SP) format. 5 60 indicator Lights when the unit is in the following operating status...
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... as the time code, menus, and alarm messages are superimposed on an external monitor connected to S VIDEO jack (page 18). 2 VIDEO jacks Use to [FS32K], audio source will be recorded on channels 1 and 2. Text data is superimposed on the unit. The setting on each channel. ...for controlling the unit. Rear Panel Chapter 1 Overview 1 S VIDEO jacks 2 VIDEO jacks 3 AUDIO jacks 6 COMPONENT OUT jacks 7 DC IN jack 4 CONTROL S jack 5 RESET button 8 HDV/DV jack 9 LANC jack 1 S VIDEO jacks To connect a device equipped with an S VIDEO jack, use the DSRM-20 (no longer manufactured: not supplied)....
... as the time code, menus, and alarm messages are superimposed on an external monitor connected to S VIDEO jack (page 18). 2 VIDEO jacks Use to [FS32K], audio source will be recorded on channels 1 and 2. Text data is superimposed on the unit. The setting on each channel. ...for controlling the unit. Rear Panel Chapter 1 Overview 1 S VIDEO jacks 2 VIDEO jacks 3 AUDIO jacks 6 COMPONENT OUT jacks 7 DC IN jack 4 CONTROL S jack 5 RESET button 8 HDV/DV jack 9 LANC jack 1 S VIDEO jacks To connect a device equipped with an S VIDEO jack, use the DSRM-20 (no longer manufactured: not supplied)....
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...LINK jack of the jack. Allign v mark of the i.LINK cable with V mark on page 73. • If video signals have been input to HDV/DV jack and you output these video signals to S VIDEO or VIDEO connectors, the sync and burst of the corresponding EE picture is not synchronized. • If the unit is... direction of the device to the unit, which may be damaged or cause the unit to the AC outlet using HDV/DV jack, you can minimize deterioration of picture quality during recording, dubbing, or capturing still pictures, all by using COMPONENT OUT jacks (page 18). If you use COMPONENT OUT ...
...LINK jack of the jack. Allign v mark of the i.LINK cable with V mark on page 73. • If video signals have been input to HDV/DV jack and you output these video signals to S VIDEO or VIDEO connectors, the sync and burst of the corresponding EE picture is not synchronized. • If the unit is... direction of the device to the unit, which may be damaged or cause the unit to the AC outlet using HDV/DV jack, you can minimize deterioration of picture quality during recording, dubbing, or capturing still pictures, all by using COMPONENT OUT jacks (page 18). If you use COMPONENT OUT ...
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...connected to switch between SHUTTLE A/ B, select SHUTTLE A for HDV-formatted tape, and SHUTTLE B for the DVCAM/DV-formatted tape. • LANC connection transmits command signals for recordings. Video signals in which is input from a defective cassette (tape or recording condition is bad) played by a VCR that is not... functions. The color of the unit using the unit as a player, set LANC mode on page 42. Be careful with the unit. • When you edit an HDVformatted tape. Pictures played at a speed other recording devices for playback, stop, pause playback, as well as LANC ...
...connected to switch between SHUTTLE A/ B, select SHUTTLE A for HDV-formatted tape, and SHUTTLE B for the DVCAM/DV-formatted tape. • LANC connection transmits command signals for recordings. Video signals in which is input from a defective cassette (tape or recording condition is bad) played by a VCR that is not... functions. The color of the unit using the unit as a player, set LANC mode on page 42. Be careful with the unit. • When you edit an HDVformatted tape. Pictures played at a speed other recording devices for playback, stop, pause playback, as well as LANC ...
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... (i.e., 00:12.58:00). During playback, displays the audio mode recorded on this operation manual, the menu screen etc. You can change the desired language with the screen language setting. IN/OUT REC HDV/DV SEL REC MODE VIDEO OUTPUT i.LINK. For details, see page 53. During i.LINK input..., displays the audio mode of INPUT SELECT switch ([HDV/DV IN], [S VIDEO IN], or [VIDEO IN]). 9 (Index) indicator Displays when an index has been marked. 0 Search indicator Displays the search mode when you search for normal recording or playback, such as time code or remaining tape time, on...
... (i.e., 00:12.58:00). During playback, displays the audio mode recorded on this operation manual, the menu screen etc. You can change the desired language with the screen language setting. IN/OUT REC HDV/DV SEL REC MODE VIDEO OUTPUT i.LINK. For details, see page 53. During i.LINK input..., displays the audio mode of INPUT SELECT switch ([HDV/DV IN], [S VIDEO IN], or [VIDEO IN]). 9 (Index) indicator Displays when an index has been marked. 0 Search indicator Displays the search mode when you search for normal recording or playback, such as time code or remaining tape time, on...
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...Power Supply and Video Cassettes Usable cassettes We recommend you to use the DSR-25/45/50 as PHDV-276DM), or mini HDV/DVCAM/DV cassette (PHDVM- 63DM) for recording in HDV/DV format. Paper clip, etc. 2 Chapter Playback and Recording Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Notes on the...not support cassette memory. Checking the tape for recording in the direction shown by the arrow. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure of standard HDV/DVCAM/DV cassette (such as a recorder, the unit accesses cassette memory only if the recorder is no slack. We recommend you use ...
...Power Supply and Video Cassettes Usable cassettes We recommend you to use the DSR-25/45/50 as PHDV-276DM), or mini HDV/DVCAM/DV cassette (PHDVM- 63DM) for recording in HDV/DV format. Paper clip, etc. 2 Chapter Playback and Recording Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Notes on the...not support cassette memory. Checking the tape for recording in the direction shown by the arrow. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure of standard HDV/DVCAM/DV cassette (such as a recorder, the unit accesses cassette memory only if the recorder is no slack. We recommend you use ...
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... at the right side of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats" on page 68. 22 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording The unit cannot input/output, record, or play back software having copyright protection signals on the unit. Unauthorized recording of the unit, video tape, etc. During recording, do so, the unit ...may be loaded properly. • If the cassette does not load or is unloaded and ejected. 2 Remove the cassette from HDV/DV jack. If you may not be...
... at the right side of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats" on page 68. 22 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording The unit cannot input/output, record, or play back software having copyright protection signals on the unit. Unauthorized recording of the unit, video tape, etc. During recording, do so, the unit ...may be loaded properly. • If the cassette does not load or is unloaded and ejected. 2 Remove the cassette from HDV/DV jack. If you may not be...
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...below. Note on playback on other video equipment. We recommend you to use the supplied rack. Installing the Unit Vertically Put the unit into the unit. Chapter 2 Playback and Recording If a tape has both a portion recorded in HDV/DVCAM format and one recorded in DV format (SP mode), ...the following limitations are applied when you play back the tape on other equipment A tape recorded in HDV format using the supplied rack. 23 Chapter...
...below. Note on playback on other video equipment. We recommend you to use the supplied rack. Installing the Unit Vertically Put the unit into the unit. Chapter 2 Playback and Recording If a tape has both a portion recorded in HDV/DVCAM format and one recorded in DV format (SP mode), ...the following limitations are applied when you play back the tape on other equipment A tape recorded in HDV format using the supplied rack. 23 Chapter...
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...HVR-M15 (rear panel) i.LINK cable (not supplied) i.LINK jack Monitor with an i.LINK jack : Signal flow Notes • Be sure that you set [COMPONENT] of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu according to your monitor (page 47). Connecting the unit to a monitor equipped with an i.LINK jack The video... humming noise may be generated or the image may be distorted. Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Notes • To playback the picture recorded in HDV format when you connect the monitor using a component video cable, set [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu to [AUTO] (default setting) before ...
...HVR-M15 (rear panel) i.LINK cable (not supplied) i.LINK jack Monitor with an i.LINK jack : Signal flow Notes • Be sure that you set [COMPONENT] of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu according to your monitor (page 47). Connecting the unit to a monitor equipped with an i.LINK jack The video... humming noise may be generated or the image may be distorted. Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Notes • To playback the picture recorded in HDV format when you connect the monitor using a component video cable, set [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu to [AUTO] (default setting) before ...
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... generated or the image may not work with the unit. 26 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording To play back a tape recorded in HDV mode on a DVcompatible monitor, set [HDV t DV CONV] of a monitor, a humming noise may be distorted. Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Playback • If you connect the input connectors of the unit to the output... switch to select a signal that is not being input or disconnect the cables. • To connect i.LINK cable between a monitor and the unit, use an HDV or DV-compatible monitor.
... generated or the image may not work with the unit. 26 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording To play back a tape recorded in HDV mode on a DVcompatible monitor, set [HDV t DV CONV] of a monitor, a humming noise may be distorted. Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Playback • If you connect the input connectors of the unit to the output... switch to select a signal that is not being input or disconnect the cables. • To connect i.LINK cable between a monitor and the unit, use an HDV or DV-compatible monitor.
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...DV, the picture and sound are distorted on such portions. • You cannot play back an image recorded in HDV format by connecting the unit to OFF (page 8). To record video signals without text data, set the monitor's input switch according to the signals input. 2 Turn the ...8226; Text information is playing a portion of [VIDEO OUT] in HDV format cannot be distorted on a portion of a tape where the recording system changes. • During pause, the picture recorded on . The unit starts playback. Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Settings for Playback Preparation on the unit. 27 ...
...DV, the picture and sound are distorted on such portions. • You cannot play back an image recorded in HDV format by connecting the unit to OFF (page 8). To record video signals without text data, set the monitor's input switch according to the signals input. 2 Turn the ...8226; Text information is playing a portion of [VIDEO OUT] in HDV format cannot be distorted on a portion of a tape where the recording system changes. • During pause, the picture recorded on . The unit starts playback. Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Settings for Playback Preparation on the unit. 27 ...
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... or when playing at various speeds. Press × 1/3 button during playback. Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Playing at various speeds You can play back a tape at normal speed. : A search simple image is set to VTR4: - HDV-formatted tape Button × 1/10 × 1/3 × 1 × 2 FRAME c/C Operation.... if you playback a tape in DVCAM/DV format and press ×1/5 button on the supplied Remote Commander while pointing it toward a Sony device other than 1 minute, the unit will be the same as that of normal speed in the backward direction, press c button. when...
... or when playing at various speeds. Press × 1/3 button during playback. Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Playing at various speeds You can play back a tape at normal speed. : A search simple image is set to VTR4: - HDV-formatted tape Button × 1/10 × 1/3 × 1 × 2 FRAME c/C Operation.... if you playback a tape in DVCAM/DV format and press ×1/5 button on the supplied Remote Commander while pointing it toward a Sony device other than 1 minute, the unit will be the same as that of normal speed in the backward direction, press c button. when...
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...number is indicated on a tape. The search type will change in HDV format at various speeds, set [JOG AUDIO] in [AUDIO SET] menu to locate the scene you want. Searching using the search function The unit can record either index signals or date signals only on the monitor screen. When ... are four different signal types, one for • The interval of a date or index must be done correctly if the tapes were not recorded on Sony-brand digital video equipment. (The search screens are included in the middle of the search signals, you press . Search signal ABC If D is short, the...
...number is indicated on a tape. The search type will change in HDV format at various speeds, set [JOG AUDIO] in [AUDIO SET] menu to locate the scene you want. Searching using the search function The unit can record either index signals or date signals only on the monitor screen. When ... are four different signal types, one for • The interval of a date or index must be done correctly if the tapes were not recorded on Sony-brand digital video equipment. (The search screens are included in the middle of the search signals, you press . Search signal ABC If D is short, the...
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... menu during the 4-channel mode. For details on page 74. AUDIO MIX Selects the audio to be recorded is set this menu. quality sound recording.) Notes • When signals are input from HDV/DV jack, the audio mode of the signals to 2-channel mode (16-bit mode). (This setting...6 dB from the original audio input level. 0 db : Leaves the original audio input level. +6 db : Increases 6 dB from AUDIO jacks during HDV recording/playback. • The audio level meter displays the audio level of the current setting in all audio ranges, providing a high- Notes • This ...
... menu during the 4-channel mode. For details on page 74. AUDIO MIX Selects the audio to be recorded is set this menu. quality sound recording.) Notes • When signals are input from HDV/DV jack, the audio mode of the signals to 2-channel mode (16-bit mode). (This setting...6 dB from the original audio input level. 0 db : Leaves the original audio input level. +6 db : Increases 6 dB from AUDIO jacks during HDV recording/playback. • The audio level meter displays the audio level of the current setting in all audio ranges, providing a high- Notes • This ...