Sony HVR-M15AU - Professional Video Cassete... Bedienungsanleitung

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Digital HD

Videocassette

Recorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

HVR-M15AU/M15AN/M15AE/

M15AP

2Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

Features...................................................................................................... 4

Location and Function of Parts................................................................ 6

Front Panel ....................................................................................................... 6

Rear Panel ...................................................................................................... 12

Supplied Remote Commander ....................................................................... 16

Displaying Various Data.......................................................................... 18

Chapter 2 Playback and Recording

Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes ...................................... 20

Preparing the Power Supply........................................................................... 21

Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes ........................................................................... 21

Notes on Playback/Recording........................................................................ 22

Installing the Unit Vertically.......................................................................... 23

Recording Format and Input/Output Signals........................................ 24

Major Differences among HDV1080i, DVCAM, and DV Formats .............. 24

Input/Output Signals in EE Mode.................................................................. 25

Recording Input Signals and Recording Formats .......................................... 26

Playback Tape Format and Output Signals.................................................... 26

Settings for Output Signals from Each Jack .................................................. 27

Playback ................................................................................................... 29

Connections for Playback .............................................................................. 29

Settings for Playback ..................................................................................... 31

Playback Procedures ...................................................................................... 31

Playback Functions ........................................................................................ 32

Auto Repeat.................................................................................................... 35

Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder ........................................ 36

Connections for Recording ............................................................................ 36

Settings for Recording ................................................................................... 38

Recording Procedures .................................................................................... 40

Recording Functions ...................................................................................... 40

Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing

Dubbing to Other Equipment.................................................................. 41

Connections for Dubbing ............................................................................... 41

Dubbing Procedures....................................................................................... 44

Editing (Connecting a Computer) .......................................................... 45

Connecting the Unit to a Computer ............................................................... 45

Preparations.................................................................................................... 46

Table of Contents

Table of Contents 3

Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus

Operating Menus ..................................................................................... 48

Menu Structure............................................................................................... 49

Menu Contents ............................................................................................... 50

Chapter 5 Maintenance

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 59

Warning Indicators and Messages......................................................... 65

Notes on Use............................................................................................ 67

Notes on the Videocassette Recorder............................................................. 67

Cleaning of the Video Heads ......................................................................... 67

Notes on the Video Cassettes......................................................................... 68

About Moisture Condensation ....................................................................... 69

Digital Hours Meter ....................................................................................... 70

About the Built-in Rechargeable Battery....................................................... 70

Using your Videocassette Recorder abroad ................................................... 70

Notes on the License...................................................................................... 70

Appendix

Notes on Dubbing.................................................................................... 71

About i.LINK ............................................................................................. 74

Specifications .......................................................................................... 75

Index ......................................................................................................... 78

Submenu Index........................................................................................ 80

4Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter1

Overview

Features

The HVR-M15AU/M15AN/M15AE/M15AP is a

digital HD videocassette recorder supporting the HDV

and DVCAM/DV formats. The unit produces stable,

superior picture quality using digital processing and by

separating image signals into color difference signals

and a luminance signal (component video).

The main features of the unit are described below.

HDV/DVCAM/DV format

The unit can perform HDV/DVCAM/DV recording and

playback on a DVCAM format or DV format video

cassette.

•HDV format: The unit can perform HDV (High-

Definition Digital Video) recording and playback. The

compression system of the HDV format is the MPEG2

system adopted in high-definition broadcasting and the

Blu-ray Disc System. The unit adopts the 1080

scanning lines (interlaced 1080/60i, 1080/50i,

progressive 1080/24p, 1080/30p and 1080/25p) format

of the HDV specifications. The recording bit rate is

approximately 25 Mbps. The unit is equipped with

i.LINK digital interfaces, and can be digitally

connected with televisions or computers which are

compatible with the interfaces.

•DVCAM/DV format: DVCAM is based on the

consumer DV format, which uses the 4:1:1 component

digital format (60i) or the 4:2:0 format (50i), and

provides a 1/4-inch digital recording format for

professional use. The unit provides both DVCAM

format recording/playback and DV format in SP mode

recording/playback.

For details, see “Major Differences among HDV1080i,

DVCAM, and DV Formats” on page 24.

Compatible with both interlaced and

progressive HDV recording/playback

The unit can record or play back HDV 1080/60i, 1080/

24p, 1080/30p, 1080/50i and 1080/25p videos.

Also, the unit can play back HDV 720/30p, 720/24p and

720/25p videos.

(For recording, signals can be input only via an i.LINK

digital interface.)

Here for the unit, 60i indicates field frequency 59.94 Hz.

24p and 30p indicate frame frequency 23.98 Hz and 29.97 Hz,

respectively.

High definition down convert function

When you want to play back a tape recorded in HDV

format, you can down convert images to output them.

This function allows you to preview recorded-images

on a monitor which is not compatible with the High-

Definition (HD) format. Also, you can select an aspect

ratio from SQUEEZE, LETTER BOX (except HDV/

DV jack output), or EDGE CROP.

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Chapter 1 Overview

Multiple input/output interfaces

The following jacks are provided with the unit and

enable connection with various devices:

•Input jacks: S VIDEO IN jack, VIDEO IN jack and

AUDIO IN jacks

•Output jacks: COMPONENT OUT jacks, S VIDEO

OUT jack, VIDEO OUT jack and AUDIO OUT jacks

•Input-output jack: HDV/DV jack

JOG AUDIO function

If you use the optional DSRM-10 remote control unit

(not supplied), audio can be monitored at various

playback speeds in jog/shuttle mode. (Jog audio cannot

be output when the tape is recorded in HDV format.)

Screen Language Setting

You can select the language to be used for screen

displays.

The default language setting is English.

See “LANGUAGE” in the “OTHERS” menu on page 57 for

details on how to change the screen language.

Compact size allowing vertical installation

The compact size of the unit allows installation in a

vertical position and saves space. During non-linear

editing, you can install the unit in a vertical position next

to the computer and save working space.

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 to the

COMPONENT OUT jacks, S VIDEO OUT jack and

VIDEO OUT jack.

•Digital hours meter:

A digital hours meter counts four types of time data—

operating time, drum rotation time, tape running time,

and tape threading/unthreading. The digital hours data

is indicated on the menu.

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6Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter 1 Overview

Location and Function of Parts

aRemote sensor

In addition to the Remote Commander supplied with the

unit, the unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote

Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4.

To disable control from a Remote Commander, set

[COMMANDER] in the [OTHERS] menu to

[CONTROL S].

bDISPLAY OUTPUT switch

Selects the destination for the text data to be

superimposed via output jacks.

OFF: Does not output text data to superimpose.

S VIDEO/VIDEO:

Superimposes text data to S VIDEO OUT jack and

VIDEO OUT jack.

ALL: Superimposes text data to COMPONENT OUT

jacks, S VIDEO OUT jack and VIDEO OUT jack.

For details on text data, see “Displaying Various Data” on

page 18.

cq(cassette) indicator

Lights when a digital video cassette is loaded.

Does not light up when there is no cassette loaded in the

unit.

This indicator blinks while a cassette is being ejected.

For details, see “Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes” on page 21.

dON/STANDBY switch and lamp

Press this switch to turn the unit on, and the ON/

STANDBY lamp lights up in green. When you press

this switch again, the unit goes into the standby mode

and the lamp lights up in red.

eINPUT SELECT switch

Use this button to select the signal input jack from the

HDV/DV jack, S VIDEO IN jack, and VIDEO IN

jack.

HDV/DV: Inputs a signal from the HDV/DV jack.

SVIDEO:Inputs a signal from the S VIDEO IN jack.

VIDEO: Inputs a signal from the VIDEO IN jack.

Front Panel

1Remote sensor

3q(cassette)

indicator

1Tape transport control

section (see page 8)

2DISPLAY OUTPUT

switch

5INPUT SELECT switch

6Cassette Lid

2Indicator section

(see page 10)

4ON/STANDBY

switch and lamp

8J/j/K/k buttons

9EXEC button

0CAUTION indicator

7MENU button

Note

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Chapter 1 Overview

• Do not change the setting of this switch while

recording is in progress, or it will cause noise to be

added to images and sounds. Also, the part of the tape

where the change of setting is applied will not be

recorded properly. Also, the time code may be

recorded discontinuously.

• If you change the setting of this switch while recording

is in progress, the output signal via the HDV/DV jack

may be interrupted. Also, the unit may detect signals,

such as a copyright information signal, incorrectly.

• When a signal is input via the HDV/DV jack, the

settings of the menus listed below are unavailable.

– 60i/50i SEL

– AUDIO MODE

–AUDIOLOCK

– AUDIO AGC

– AUDIO REC LV

fCassette Lid

Open this lid to insert or eject a cassette.

For details on cassettes that can be used, see “Notes on

Power Supply and Video Cassettes” on page 20.

For details of inserting or ejecting a cassette, see “Inserting/

Ejecting Cassettes” on page 21.

gMENU button

Press this button to display the menu list on screen.

For details on the menus, see “Operating Menus” on page

48.

hJ/j/K/kbuttons

Use these buttons in making menu settings and other

settings.

iEXEC (execute) button

Use this button in menu settings.

jCAUTION indicator

Blinks when an error occurs.

For details on cautions, see “Self-diagnosis display/Warning

Indicators” on page 65.

Notes

8Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter 1 Overview

Location and Function of Parts

1Tape transport control section

aTape transport indicator

bREC (record) button

When you press and hold this button, then press the

PLAY button, each indicator lights and recording starts.

If you press this button while the tape is stopped, you

can check EE picture and audio signals for a short time.

When the HDV/DV jack is selected, if [HDV/DV IN

TC] in the [TC/UB SET] menu is set to [EXTERNAL],

you can also check the EE time code signals. Press the

STOP button to end the check.

For details, see “EE/PB SEL” in the “IN/OUT REC” menu

on page 52.

For details on time codes, see “TC/UB SET” on page 56.

• The unit does not have an LP recording mode for the

consumer DV format. Only SP recording mode is

available.

• To set the unit to recording pause mode with the

DSRM-10 remote control unit (not supplied), press the

PAUSE button while holding down the PLAY button

to set the unit to the playback pause mode, then press

the REC button on the DSRM-10.

• When the recording mode is set to HDV format, it may

take a few seconds to start recording. During this time,

the REC indicator blinks.

cPAUSE button

Press this button to set the unit to pause mode. The

indicator lights during recording or playing. Press this

button again to resume the operation.

dFF (fast forward) button

When you press this button, the indicator lights and the

tape is fast forwarded. During fast forward, the picture

does not appear on the monitor. (You can see the picture

as it is seen in EE mode1) during fast forward.) To locate

a scene while monitoring the picture, press and hold this

button during fast forward, playback or in the playback

pause mode (picture search).

• If you set [EE/PB SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu to

[PB], EE picture and EE audio signals are not output

(page 52).

2REC (record) button

4FF (fast forward) button

7STOP button

5PLAY button

3PAUSE button

6REW (rewind) button

1Tape transport indicator

Notes

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1) “EE” stands for “Electric to Electric.” In EE mode, the video and audio signals input to the VCR’s recording circuitry do not

pass through any magnetic conversion circuits but are output via electric circuits only. This mode is used to check the input

signals and adjust input levels. The pictures output in EE mode are referred to as EE pictures.

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Chapter 1 Overview

• If you set [FF/REW SPEED] in the [VTR SET] menu

to [SHUTTLEMAX], the picture is played back during

fast forward.

For details on running speed with [SHUTTLEMAX], see

“FF/REW SPEED” in “VTR SET menu” on page 55.

ePLAY button

When you press this button, the indicator lights and

playback begins.

If you press this button while holding down the REW

button during stop, the tape is rewound to its beginning

and starts playing automatically (during rewind, the

REW indicator lights and the PLAY indicator blinks).

• When the unit is playing back a part of the tape where

the recording format has been changed to HDV format,

DVCAM format, or DV format, or between 60i system

(including 24p and 30p) and 50i system (including

25p), the picture and sound may be distorted.

• The unit cannot play back a tape recorded in the LP

recording mode of the consumer DV format.

fREW (rewind) button

When you press this button, the indicator lights and the

tape starts rewinding. During rewind, the picture does

not appear on the monitor. (You can see the picture as it

is seen in EE mode during rewind.) To locate a scene

while monitoring the picture, hold this button down

during rewind, playback or in the playback pause mode.

If you press the PLAY button while holding down this

button during stop, the tape is rewound to its beginning

and starts playing automatically. (During rewind, the

REW indicator lights and the PLAY indicator blinks.)

• If you set [EE/PB SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu to

[PB], EE picture and EE audio signals are not output

(page 52).

• If you set [FF/REW SPEED] in the [VTR SET] menu

to [SHUTTLEMAX], the picture is played back during

rewind.

For details on running speed with [SHUTTLEMAX], see

“FF/REW SPEED” in “VTR SET menu” on page 55.

gSTOP button

Press this button to stop the tape transport operation

completely.

If you set [EE/PB SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu to

[PB], EE picture and EE audio signals are not output

during stop (page 52).

Notes

Note

10 Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter 1 Overview

Location and Function of Parts

2Indicator section

aHDV indicator

Lights when the unit is in either of the following

operating states.

• When a tape recorded in HDV format is being played

back.

• When [HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu is

set to [AUTO] and HDV signals are being input from

the HDV/DV jack.

• When [HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu is

set to [HDV].

bDVCAM indicator

Lights when the unit is in either of the following

operating states.

• When a tape recorded in DVCAM format is being

played back.

• When the following four conditions are met:

– When [HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu

is set to [AUTO].

– When [ REC MODE] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu

is set to [DVCAM].

– When DV or DVCAM signals are being input from

any of the input jacks.

– During recording or in EE mode.

• When the following three conditions are met:

– When [HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu

is set to [DV].

– When [ REC MODE] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu

is set to [DVCAM].

– During recording or in EE mode.

cDV indicator

Lights when the unit is in either of the following

operating states.

• When a tape recorded in DV format (SP mode only) is

being played back.

• When the following four conditions are met:

– When [HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu

is set to [AUTO].

– When [ REC MODE] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu

is set to [DV].

– When DV or DVCAM signals are being input from

any of the input jacks.

– During recording or in EE mode.

• When the following three conditions are met:

– When [HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu

is set to [DV].

– When [ REC MODE] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu

is set to [DV].

– During recording or in EE mode.

d60i indicator

Lights when the unit is in one of the following operating

states.

• During recording or in EE mode when [60i/50i SEL] in

the [OTHERS] menu is set to [60i].

• When1080/60i signals or NTSC signals are input from

the HDV/DV jack.

• When a tape that has 1080/60i signals or NTSC signals

is being played back.

460i indicator

1HDV indicator

750i indicator

2DVCAM indicator

qa DV-i.LINK indicator

9HDV-i.LINK indicator

0DVCAM-i.LINK indicator

3DV indicator

530p indicator

624p indicator

825p indicator

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