Nikon DSR-1500AP User Manual

DSR-1500A/1500AP© 2002 Sony Corporation3-619-326-12 (1)DigitalVideocassetteRecorderOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this m

10Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 Overviewa POWER switchPress the “ ” side to power on the unit. This causes the audio level meters and the

100TroubleshootingChapter 6 Maintenance and TroubleshootingError MessagesThis unit is provided with a self-diagnostic function that detects internal

101TroubleshootingChapter 6 Maintenance and TroubleshootingAlarm messages and associated directionsAlarm message on monitor screen(Cause)Direction A

102TroubleshootingChapter 6 Maintenance and TroubleshootingTape end has been detected. Use a new cleaning tape. Tape end!Tape not editable. Use a ta

103PrecautionsAppendixesPrecautionsOn safety• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualifie

104Specifications AppendixesSpecificationsGeneralSignal system DSR-1500A: NTSCDSR-1500AP: PALPower requirements100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 HzPower cons

105Specifications AppendixesAudio performanceFrequency responseTwo-channel (48 kHz) mode:20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.0 dBFour-channel (32 kHz) mode:20 Hz to

106Specifications AppendixesOutput for headphonesHEADPHONESStereo phone jack, −∞ to −13 dBu (DSR-1500A)/−11 dBu (DSR-1500AP), 8 Ω, unbalanced, −20 d

107GlossaryAppendixesGlossaryA/B roll editingAn editing method that uses two or more playback VCRs to create special effects such as dissolve and wipe

108GlossaryAppendixesS/NAbbreviation of Signal-to-Noise (ratio). The higher the S/N value, the less noise and higher the picture quality.Search modeA

109IndexIndexIndexNumerics2CH indicator 1732K indicator 1644.1K indicator 1648K indicator 164CH indicator 179P indicator 16AA/B roll editi

11Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewWhen CH-1/2 mode is selected with the METER CH-1/2 3/4 button:When CH-3/4 mode is selected with th

110IndexIndexMMaintenance 8, 95Menu 56AUDIO CONTROL 66AUTO FUNCTION 72changing settings 73contents 59DISPLAY CONTROL 61indications 59I

111IndexIndexOUTPUT PHASE mode 71Videoperformance 104process control 8test signal 12Video/audio input setting section 12VITCfield indication

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12Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewB Video/audio input setting sectiona SDTI/i.LINK (SDTI (QSDI) interface/i.LINK selection) buttonEa

13Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 Overviewis possible to adjust the audio levels on the two channels separately.You can switch the audio rec

14Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewC Display sectiona INPUT signal display sectionIndicates the input video and audio signal formats

15Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewVIDEO indicators: The indicator (COMPOSITE, S VIDEO, Y−R,B, SDI, or SG) corresponding to the selec

16Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewAUDIO indicators: Comprise the CH 1/2 indicator and CH 3/4 indicator to indicate the channel selec

17Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 Overviewo REC MODE (audio recording mode) displayThis indicates the audio recording mode currently selecte

18Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewE Menu control sectiona MENU buttonPress this button to display the menu on the monitor screen and

19Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewRear Panela AC IN connectorUse the supplied power cord to connect this to an AC outlet.b DV IN/OUT

2Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located at the bottom.Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you ca

20Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewA Analog video/audio signal input section (optional DSBK-1505 Analog Input Board)The connectors in

21Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewB Analog video/audio signal output sectiona VIDEO OUT connectors (BNC type)There are the following

22Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewC Digital signal input/output section (optional DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board)The connector

23Usable CassettesChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackUsable CassettesThis unit can use the DVCAM cassettes listed below.The * in each model name is actua

24Usable CassettesChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackDVCAM cassettesThe following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassettes.Notes on using cassettes• Befo

25Usable CassettesChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackPreventing accidental erasureSet the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette to SAVE to prevent accidental

26Usable CassettesChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackNo double insertion of cassettesWhen you insert a cassette, the orange lock-out plate appears in t

27RecordingChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackRecordingThis section describes the necessary settings and operations to perform recording on this unit.

28RecordingChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackSettings for RecordingWhen controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE con

29RecordingChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackWhen the REMOTE indicator is lit, selection of the time data type is carried out at the editing control u

3• Read these instructions.• Keep these instructions.• Heed all warnings.• Follow all instructions.• Do not use this apparatus near water.• Clean only

30RecordingChapter 2 Recording and Playback6 Select the audio mode.Select either two-channel mode (2 CHANNEL) or four-channel mode (4 CHANNEL) with

31RecordingChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackNotes• When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector of this

32RecordingChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackIf the REC INHI indicator lights:It indicates that the REC/SAVE switch of the loaded cassette has been se

33RecordingChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackTo perform the following operationsReference level for recording in DV (SP) formatOn many consumer DV dev

34PlaybackChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackPlaybackThis section describes the settings and operations necessary to perform playback on this unit. The

35PlaybackChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackPlayback ProcedureNoteWhen controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE conn

36PlaybackChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackTo perform the following operationsa) When the SEARCH ENABLE menu item (see page 60) is set to ENABLE.Oper

37PlaybackChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackRepeat Playback—Automatic Cyclical PlaybackProceed as follows to perform automatic cyclical playback of re

38PlaybackChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackSetting the current tape position as point A or BProceed as follows to set the current tape position as po

39PlaybackChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackInputting time code values for points A and BUsing the following procedure, you can modify the time code v

4Table of ContentsTable of ContentsChapter 1 OverviewFeatures... 6DVCA

40PlaybackChapter 2 Recording and Playback3 With “OPERATIONAL FUNCTION” selected, press the G button.The display changes as follows.4 With “REPEAT F

41PlaybackChapter 2 Recording and Playback6 Press the G button.The display changes as follows.7 Press the F button to select “A POINT.”8 Press the g

42PlaybackChapter 2 Recording and Playback9 Press the F button to select “A PRESET.”10Press the G button.The A PRESET MODE screen appears. The time

43PlaybackChapter 2 Recording and Playback13Press the SET (YES) button to confirm the defined value.The message “NOW SAVING...” is displayed on the

44Setting the Time DataChapter 3Convenient Functionsfor Editing OperationSetting the Time DataThis unit is provided with the following functions relat

45Setting the Time DataChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing OperationMonitor screen contentsThe contents of the monitor screen are shown below

46Setting the Time DataChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing OperationTo display the desired time data in the time counter displayPress the COU

47Setting the Time DataChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation2 Set the TIME CODE menu items (see page 63) as shown below.3 Press the T

48Setting the Time DataChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operationautomatically synchronize with the external time code input to the unit v

49Setting the Time DataChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation4 Press the F button to select “TC INSERT.”5 Press the G button.The follo

5Table of ContentsAuto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu... 72Changing Menu Settings ...

50Setting the Time DataChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing OperationPress the SET (YES) button to end the operation and do it over again afte

51High-Speed and Low-Speed Search—Quickly and Accurately Determining Editing PointsChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing OperationHigh-Speed an

52Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV FormatChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing OperationDigitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV FormatIn add

53Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV FormatChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation3 Press the G button.This displays the items on le

54Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV FormatChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation9 When the dubbing is completed, press the MENU bu

55Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV FormatChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing OperationIn either case, the source tape section recorded i

56Menu OrganizationChapter 4Menu SettingsMenu OrganizationAs shown in the following figure, the menu system consists of four levels and is functionall

57Menu OrganizationChapter 4 Menu SettingsMenu organizationOPERATIONAL FUNCTIONREPEAT FUNCTIONAUTO EE SELECTREPEAT MODEREPEAT TOPREPEAT ENDA PRESET

58Menu OrganizationChapter 4 Menu SettingsVIDEO CONTROLAUDIO CONTROLMENU GRADEC PHASE MODEADJ RANGEVIDEO GAINCHROMA GAINCHROMA PHASESETUP LEVEL a)BL

59Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsMenu ContentsSetup MenuThe purpose and settings of the setup menu items are described below.Indications of men

6FeaturesChapter 1OverviewFeaturesThe DSR-1500A/1500AP is a 1/4-inch digital videocassette recorder using the DVCAM™ digital recording format. The uni

60Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsAUTO EE SELECT [> Auto EE]: Determine whether the unit enters EE mode or PB mode when audio and video signa

61Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsPLAY START [> PLAY start]: Set the timing for switching from stop mode to playback mode.In an editing syste

62Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsSUB STATUS [> Sub status]: Select supplementary status information superimposed on output from the B−Y/CPST

63Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsTIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the time code generatorDescription of settingsTC MODE [> TC mode

64Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsVITC POS SEL-1 [> VITC pos-1]: Select a line to insert the VITC in.NoteYou can insert the VITC signal in tw

65Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsVIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settingsINT VIDEO SG [> Video SG]:

66Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsPROCESS CONTROL [> Proc ctrl]C PHASE MODE [>> C Phas MD]: Select the phase rotation mode for chroma p

67Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsINPUT ARRANGE [> Input arng]: Make settings for input audio mixing.NoteWhen, in 4-channel mode, analog audi

68Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsJOG CONTROL [> Jog ctrl]: Select whether to adjust the audio playback speed during slow playback.OFF [>&

69Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsSETUP BANK OPERATION [Setup Bank]: Settings related to menu bank operationsDescription of settingsRECALL BANK1

7FeaturesChapter 1 OverviewNoteWhen playing back a tape recorded in DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format, the outputs in SDTI format of this unit are muted. Furt

70Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsEE OUT PHASE settings for time code outputUse the following as reference information when setting the EE OUT P

71Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsVIDEO OUTPUT PHASE modeThe time code output signal is synchronized with the output video signal.This mode is a

72Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsAuto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution MenuThe following table shows the purpose and function of the items in the

73Changing Menu SettingsChapter 4 Menu SettingsChanging Menu SettingsThis section explains how to change menu settings. Buttons Used to Change Setti

74Changing Menu SettingsChapter 4 Menu Settings2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the G button.This displays all items on menu level 1.3 Press the

75Changing Menu SettingsChapter 4 Menu Settings8 To change other settings, press the g button to return to the previous screen, then repeat steps 5

76Changing Menu SettingsChapter 4 Menu Settings2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the G button.This displays all basic and enhanced items on menu l

77Displaying Supplementary Status InformationChapter 4 Menu SettingsDisplaying Supplementary Status InformationWhen you set the SUB STATUS menu item

78Displaying Supplementary Status InformationChapter 4 Menu SettingsDisplay format of supplementary status information when the SUB STATUS menu item

79Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing SystemChapter 5Connections andSettingsNoteProduction of some of the peripherals and related devices des

8FeaturesChapter 1 Overviewin both directions. You can also search frame-by-frame in jog mode.At search speeds up to 10 times normal speed in both d

80Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing SystemChapter 5 Connections and SettingsSettings on the DSR-1500A/1500APFor details of video/audio in

81Connections for a Cut Editing SystemChapter 5 Connections and SettingsConnections for a Cut Editing SystemThe following figure shows a cut editing

82Connections for a Cut Editing SystemChapter 5 Connections and SettingsSettings on the DSR-1500A/1500APs (recorder and player)a) for player onlyb)

83Connections for an A/B Roll Editing SystemChapter 5 Connections and SettingsConnections for an A/B Roll Editing SystemThe following is an example

84Connections for an A/B Roll Editing SystemChapter 5 Connections and Settingsa) An I/O delay of several frames occurs on DME switchers and other de

85Connections for an A/B Roll Editing SystemChapter 5 Connections and SettingsAudio monitor system connectionsThe following shows an example of audi

86Connections for an A/B Roll Editing SystemChapter 5 Connections and SettingsControl signal connectionsThe following shows an example of control si

87Connections for an A/B Roll Editing SystemChapter 5 Connections and SettingsVideo/audio signal connectionsThe following shows an example of video/

88Connections for an A/B Roll Editing SystemChapter 5 Connections and SettingsSettings on the DSR-1500A/1500AP (player)Connection of a video monitor

89Connections for an A/B Roll Editing SystemChapter 5 Connections and SettingsSettings on an editing control unitWhen connecting an editing control

9Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewLocation and Function of PartsFront PanelPOWERPHONESREW PLAY F FWD STOPEJECTLOCALREMOTEREC/PBLEVELP

90Connections for SDTI (QSDI) DubbingChapter 5 Connections and SettingsConnections for SDTI (QSDI) DubbingThe following shows an example of connecti

91Connections for Analog RecordingChapter 5 Connections and SettingsConnections for Analog RecordingIt is possible to record analog playback signals

92Connections for Analog RecordingChapter 5 Connections and SettingsSettings on the DSR-1500A/1500AP (player)Switch/menu item SettingLOCAL/REMOTE sw

93Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier PhasesChapter 5 Connections and SettingsAdjusting the Sync and Subcarrier PhasesWhen using two or more players,

94Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier PhasesChapter 5 Connections and SettingsPerforming a phase adjustment operation1 Press the SCH button on the vec

95MaintenanceChapter 6Maintenance andTroubleshootingMaintenanceCondensationIf you move the unit suddenly from a cold to a warm location, or if you use

96MaintenanceChapter 6 Maintenance and TroubleshootingDisplaying the digital hours meterUse the following procedure.1 Press the MENU button in the m

97MaintenanceChapter 6 Maintenance and TroubleshootingTo end the digital hours meter displayPress the MENU button in the menu control section.To res

98TroubleshootingChapter 6 Maintenance and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf an alarm message appears on the monitor screen, or if the unit appears t

99TroubleshootingChapter 6 Maintenance and TroubleshootingMonitor problemsSymptom Cause RemedyData is not superimposed on the monitor screen.The CHA