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Model information table Model HVR-M25J HVR-M25U HVR-M25N HVR-M25E HVR-M25P HVR-M25C Destination US, CND • Abbreviation AR : Argentine model AUS : Australian model BR : Brazilian model CH : Chinese model CND : Canadian model : East European model HK : Hong Kong model...
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DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
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4-1. Frame Schematic Diagram ·············································· 4-1 4-2. Schematic Diagrams ························································ 4-3 4-3. Printed Wiring Boards ··················································· 4-31 4-4. Mounted Parts Location ················································ 4-47 REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1. Exploded Views ······························································· 5-2 5-2. Electrical Parts List ······················································· 5-11 HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C — 7 —...
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JAPANESE 1. SERVICE NOTE 1-1. PRECAUTION ON REPLACING THE VD-036 BOARD Set S4602 of the VD-036 board to the following position. Switch setting S4602 ........60i (HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N)/50i (HVR-M25E/M25P/M25C) VD-036 BOARD (SIDE B) S4602 1-2. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION 1-2-1. Self-diagnosis Function 1-2-2. Self-diagnosis Display...
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Remove the power cable, connect, and perform operations from operations. the beginning. PG fault during normal drum Remove the power cable, connect, and perform operations from operations. the beginning. Phase fault during normal drum Remove the power cable, connect, and perform operations from operations. the beginning. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C...
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE 1. SERVICE NOTE 1-1. VD-036基板交換時の注意 VD-036基板のS4602は,次のように設定してください。 スイッチ設定 S4602 ........60i(HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N)/50i(HVR-M25E/M25P/M25C) VD-036
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B) S4602 1-2. 自己診断機能 1-2-1. 自己診断機能について 1-2-2. 自己診断表示 本機の動作に不具合が生じたとき,自己診断機能が働き, 本機の動作に不具合が生じたとき,L C D モニタのタイムコー L C D モニタに,どう処置したらよいか判断できる表示を行 ド表示部分がアルファベットと数字の4桁表示になり,3.2Hz います。自己診断機能については取扱説明書にも掲載され で点滅します。この5 文字の表示によって対応者分類および ています。 不具合の生じたブロックの分類,不具合の詳細コードを示し ます。 LCDモニタ C : 3 1 : 1 1 3.2Hz点滅...
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• When remove a connector, dont’ pull at wire of connector. It is possible that a wire is snapped. pieces of gilt may be left inside) • When installing a connector, dont’ press down at wire of connector. It is possible that a wire is snapped. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C...
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(Slide the upper case in the direction of the arrow) 1-2 (#36) 1-1 (#36) 3 Front Panel Block 3-6 (Claw) (Slide the bottom plate in the direction of the arrow) 3-4 (#33) 3-5 (Claw) 2 Bottom Plate 2-1 (#33) HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C...
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Sheet attachment positions and procedures of processing the flexible boards/harnesses are shown. Harness (AC-249) Purse lock Fan Harness and Harness (PW-066) (Upper and lower both are acceptable) *Install it to be away of harness (AC-249) and harness (PW-066) HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C HELP...
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• 2: non flammable resistor • 5: fusible resistor • C: panel designation • A: B+ Line • B: B– Line • : IN/OUT direction of (+,–) B LINE. • C: adjustment for repair. • A: not use circuit HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C...
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ACC_CONT R6416 C6414 0.33u REG_GND C6421 C6413 C6422 C6415 0.1u JL6403 @072 C6417 SD_OUT_Y 0.1u JL6404 Note: Voltages of IC6401 and Q6401 can not be measured. SD_OUT_C (6/17) Because they are mounted under the RP-243 board. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C VD-036 (8/17) 4-13...
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DQ13 but this is included in FLASH_A15 DQ14 VD-036 complete board. RB5001 DXXA00_SIM DXXA14_SIM DQ15/A-1 XCS_MC_FLASH 100k DXXA13_SIM XINIT EEP_SI RB5002 EEP_SO EEP_VSP_SCK SCK3 E1 D1 C1 A1 B1 D2 C2 A2 B5 A5 C5 D5 HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C VD-036 (11/17) 4-16...
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XWE0_VM FAN +12V M907 OSIDASI_SW XCS_0 OSIDASI_SW XCS_0 MOTOR XVM_MAD XCS_SDRAM XVM_MAD XCS_SDRAM XFUPSTAT XCS_4 XFUPSTAT XCS_4 C4067 Note: Voltages of Q4007 and Q4008 can not be measured. Because they are mounted under the RP-243 board. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C VD-036 (12/17) 4-17...
JV-002 BOARD (SIDE A) MD-76 BOARD JV-002 BOARD (SIDE B) FP-248 FLEXIBLE BOARD JK-309 BOARD FP-104 FLEXIBLE BOARD HP-141 BOARD PD-287 BOARD (SIDE A) SH-023 BOARD PD-287 BOARD (SIDE B) ACS1581-MA BOARD COMMON NOTE FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARDS MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C...
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• Through hole is omitted. • There are a few cases that the part printed on diagram isn’t mounted in this model. • C: panel designation (JAPANESE) プリント図共通ノート 【プリント図ノート】 ・ :無鉛半田を使用しています。 ・ :基板 :フレキシブル配線板 見ている面側のパターン。 :裏側のパターン (他のパターンについては表示されていません) ・スルーホールは省略。 ・プリント図には,本機で使用していない部品が記載されている 場合があります。 ・Cはパネル表示名称。 HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 4-31...
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MECHANISM DECK ASSEMBLY-4 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Link ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Link ACCESSORIES POWER BLOCK FP-104 FLEXIBLE BOARD JK-309 BOARD (ACS1581-MA BOARD) FP-248 FLEXIBLE BOARD JV-002 BOARD RP-243 BOARD FR-253 BOARD MD-76 BOARD SH-023 BOARD HP-141 BOARD PD-287 BOARD VD-036 BOARD HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C...
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: Argentine model AUS : Australian model : Brazilian model : Chinese model CND : Canadian model : East European model HK : Hong Kong model : Japanese model : Tourist model : Korea model : North European model HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C...
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Size AA Batteries Cleaning Cassette (not supplied) 8-883-121-64 • J MODEL 付属品 図面 番号 部品コード 部品名 2-678-737-01取扱説明書
(日本語) 電源ケーブル 0 1-783-795-81 電池ぶた (RMT-DS5用) 3-076-233-01 リモコン (RMT-DS5) 1-477-220-11 単3形乾電池 クリーニングカセット (供給せず) 8-883-121-64 • Refer to page 5-1 for mark 0. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 5-34E...
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MECHANICAL SECTION ADJUSTMENTS VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS PARTS REPLACEMENT AND PREPARATION FOR ADJUSTMENT LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS PERIODIC CHECK AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS PARTS REPLACEMENT SERVICE MODE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER (RM-95) ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER (NEW LANC JIG) DATA PROCESS SERVICE MODE HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C...
Download the data. Save the data. (The same model of the same destination) After the EVR data is saved and downloaded, check the respective items of the EVR data. (Refer to page 6-2 for the items to be checked) HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C...
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S VIDEO OUT chroma level adj. COMPONENT OUT adj. (D1 SMPTE) COMPONENT OUT adj. (D1 BETACAM) LCD automatic adj. z z z V-COM adj. z z z Transmissive mode z z z white balance adj. Sample hold phase adj. z z z Table 6-1-1 HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C...
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J-6082-314-E for PAL (XH5-3P) 8-967-997-55 J-22 J-23 System operation check for NTSC (XH5-5) CPC-8 jig 8-967-997-61 J-6082-388-A for PAL (XH5-5P) 8-967-997-66 Fig. 6-1-1 (2) Note: The ROM makes mode selector II’s version up to use it with R mechanism. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C...
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1-3. Information (Mechanical Section) HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C...
: Apply positive polarity (+) of power supply to the gray wire and negative polarity (–) of power supply to the white wire. Unloading : Apply negative polarity (–) of power supply to the gray wire and positive polarity (+) of power supply to the white wire. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C...
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3-3. MODE SELECTOR II CONNECTION Connector from the cam motor Alligator clip R mechanism Mode selector II CN002 Connector (white) 6P Relay boards Battery of NP-55, 77, etc. (power supply) Mode selector conversion board (R) Connector (black) 6P HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C...
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FWD/RVS torque measurement : Cleaning : Appling grease : Confirmation Note: When overhauling, refer to the checks above and replace parts. Note: Greasing Always use the specified grease (SUNCALL FG-87HSR Part No. 7-640-006-08). If the viscosity differs, various problems may occur. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C...
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TG2 arm block Face the side of the deepest hole downward and insert the roller into the shaft. TG7 roller The lower flange of the TG7 roller is thicker than those of the TG1, 2, and 8 rollers. TG7 arm block HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C...
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C and D then fit the two claws in each hole A and B. Gear A Gear B The worm gears are attached inside the FL motor assembly. When attaching the FL motor assembly, apply grease there. Hole Hole Apply grease. (half size of one grain of rice) Hole Hole HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-10...
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Stop washer loading arm assy must face toward hole C of the GL gear S. (The stop hole is smaller.) Coaster stop washer (The stop hole is larger.) HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-11...
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The claws are drum assembly Drum fixing screw assembly 0.02941 ± 0.0049 N • m hooked under (Fasten the screws in order (0.3 ± 0.05 kg • cm) the sub-chassis. The claw is hooked Positioning pin on the sub-chassis. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-12...
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A of the pendulum arm. Pendulum stopper Shafts Shaft Shaft Can be removed. Shafts Positioning boss Shaft of the pendulum must be in this position. Cannot be removed. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-13...
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Clear off the stop washers of When attaching the idler gear Shaft the adjuster side of the TG A assembly, be careful not to band in advance as shown apply grease to the reflection panel. in the figure. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-14...
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Note that positioning pins D are easy to break when attaching the motor holder. Apply grease (half size of one grain of rice) Positioning holes of pin D to the two parts shown in the Pins D right figure. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-15...
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TG arm, do not forget to attach the compression Hook the spring from the inside Hook the spring from the outside coil spring (TG). (Fig. 1) and put it under the TG band. and put it under the arm. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-16...
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(half size of one grain of rice for each part) Main cam gear Fig. 6 GL gear S Pinch slider Phase adjustment hole H matches the hole of the chassis. Sub-cam gear Check phase pin D (front side) through this hole Fig. 5 Fig. 7 HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-17...
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Phase pin F should be fitted in Reel selector slider the long hole of the sub-slider arm. (After attaching the sub-slider arm, return the reel base to the original position (L cassette).) (Position when L cassette is set) Fig. 13 HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-18...
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(To avoid affecting the main unit, fix the reel motor and as shown in the figure. main slider with adhesive tape, etc.) HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-19...
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Solder the FP-104 flexible board (six parts). Temperature of tip of soldering iron: 350 ± 20 °C Tightening torque of MD-76 board 0.3432 ± 0.0196 N·m (3.5 ± 0.2 kg • cm) Hold time: one second or shorter HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-20...
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Push switch (one key) Hole Hook the flexible Attach the push switch board on hook Claw (one key) to claw A. MIC base Hook Tightening torque of connector (4P) 0.0392 ± 0.0098N • m (0.4 ± 0.1 kg • cm) HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-21...
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TG arm Magnet holder Claw and claw should fix the pinch arm. When attaching the magnet holder, the lock pin should be fixed at a position deeper than line ET magnet HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-22...
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4-6. FWD/RVS BACK TENSION CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT START -4 4-7. PREPARATION FOR ADJUSTMENT AND TAPE PATH CHECK 4-8. TRACK ADJUSTMENT AND CHECK 4-9. TRACK CHECK 4-10. CUE/REV CHECK Tape Path Adjustment 4-11. CURL CHECK AND CURL ADJUSTMENT 4-12. RISING CHECK ADJUSTMENT END HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-23...
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120° 120° The normal height is the position where the TC upper flange is rotated by 120° in the direction Cassette reference plate of lowering the guide from the adjusted height (J-12) while referring to the figure below. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-24...
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TG2 arm TG7 arm Rotate the adjuster with a resin screwdriver, etc. Be careful not Rotate the adjuster with a resin to bend the band. screwdriver, etc. Be careful not to bend the band. TG2/7 preset plate (J-14) HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-25...
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Not good [1.3V adjustment of TG2] [1.3V adjustment of TG7] RV004 Rotate RV003 while pushing Rotate RV001 while pushing the guide. RV002 the guide. TG7: 2.2V adjustment (MD-76 board: RV002) Good 0 TG7: 1.3V check Not good Adjustment end HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-26...
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Then, repeat the measurement. Be careful that these spring blocks may hinder the FL motor. For more details, refer to page 6-23. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-27...
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Connect to pin 13 Adjustment remote commander Connect to pin 15 (J-1, J-2) TRIG Oscilloscope Pin No. Signal name REG_GND RF_MON CPC-8 jig (J-23) Connect to pin 13 Connect to pin 2 CN4002 XH2-1 75 Ω resistor VD-036 board HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-28...
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Tracking waveform check -1 A : 100% 0.65 A A : 100 % Tracking waveform check -2 [Waveform in FWD mode] Emin Emax Emin: Minimum value (Emin - Emax) 30% or ( Emax: Maximum value The waveform should not change sharply. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-29...
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Be careful that there are often large curls around the capstan and pinch roller between TG6 and TG7. If there are large curls, rotate TG 2 the upper flange of TG7 to remove the curls. TG 7 TG 1 TG 8 RV003 RV001 RV004 RV002 HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-30...
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2 seconds. (Perform this 2 or 3 times.) • Check after checking rising PLAYBACK STOP When switching the modes, the waveform should rise horizontally within 2 seconds. PLAYBACK PLAYBACK PLAYBACK PLAYBACK HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-31...
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Connect the measuring instruments as shown in Fig. 6-2-1, and perform the adjustments. Osilloscope Terminated 75 Ω Pattern generator 75Ω : 1-247-804-11 VIDEO OUT LANC jack NEW LANC JIG RM-95 (J-6082-565-A) (J-6082-053-B) LANC cable (J-6082-442-A) Adjustment remote commander Fig. 6-2-1 HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-32...
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Color bar signal waveform Color bar pattern For PAL model White (100%) 0.7 V 0.3 V 0.3 V (100%) Burst signal Horizontal sync signal Color bar signal waveform Color bar pattern Fig. 6-2-2 Color bar signal of alignment tapes HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-33...
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LANC Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5) (burst, 75 Ω (ohms)) CONTROL S IN Stereo minijack (ø 3.5) HDMI OUT jack Video Type A (19 pin) 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 1080i, 720p Audio 2 channel liner PCM 48 kHz/16 bits HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-34...
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Check the data is “00”. Perform “Modification of 8, 9, C, 18, 1C, 1D Page Data”. Note 3: If other than adjustment address was initialized, the ad- justed data is not initialized. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-35...
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NTSC PAL (D1 BETACAM) COMPONENT OUT Pr level adj. (D1 BETACAM) Switching position adj. 9C to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) 14, 15 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) CAP FG duty adj. 17 to 42 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-36...
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Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification Fixed data-2 of 8, 9, C, 13, 18, 1C, 1D Page Data”) Initial value ED to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Address Remark NTSC PAL 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-37...
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Modifying Method: 1) Modification of A, B, D, 1A, 1B page data 1) Before changing the data, select page: 0, address: 01, and set Note 2: NTSC model: HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N data: 01. PAL model: HVR-M25E/M25P/M25C 2) If modification of data on pages A, B, D, set data: 00 to page: 0, address: 10, and then select pages A, B, D.
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Note 2: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing of A, B, D, 1A, 1B Page Data”) Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of A, B, D, 1A, 1B Page Data”) Initial value Address Remark NTSC PAL 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-39...
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Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 01. Select page: 3 (13), address: 0B, and set data: 39, then press the PAUSE (Write) button. 11) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00. 12) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-40...
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Check the data is “00”. (Note 2) Note 2: If the data is “01”, adjustment has errors or the mecha- nism deck is defective. If the data is “80”, the mechanism deck is in emergency state or the end of tape was detected. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-42...
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Note 2: If the data is “92”, the tape top being played. After play- ing the tape for 1 to 2 seconds, stop it, perform step 5 and higher. If the data is “82”, the tape end being played. After re- wind the tape, perform step 5 and higher. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-43...
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After the data reading/writing finished, return the data on page: 0, address: 10 to “00”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (1C) Initial Value of Page 1C: Address: B3 to C8 Initial Initial Initial Address Address Address value value value Table 6-2-4 HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-44...
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1) Set the 60i/50i SEL (OTHERS menu) to “60i”. 2) Check that the frequency (f) satisfies the NTSC specified value. 3) Set the 60i/50i SEL (OTHERS menu) to “50i”. 4) Check that the frequency (f) satisfies the PAL specified value. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-45...
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Set the HOLD switch of adjustment remote com- mander to “HOLD” (SER- VICE position). Change the data and set the Y signal level (A) to the PAL specified value. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Perform “Processing after Complete Adjustment”. Fig. 6-2-3 HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-46...
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Press PAUSE (Write) button. Change the data and set the Cb signal level (B) to the Fig. 6-2-4 PAL specified value. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the burst signal (C) to the PAL specified value. Perform “Processing after Complete Adjustment”. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-47...
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(A) to the PAL specified value. Check the burst signal level (B) to the PAL specified value. Set the HOLD switch of adjustment remote com- mander to “HOLD” (SER- VICE position). Perform “Processing after Complete Adjustment”. Fig. 6-2-5 HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-48...
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7) Check the burst signal level (B) to the PAL specified value. Set the bit value of bit1 is “1”, and press PAUSE button. (Note) Wait for 5 sec. Note: For the bit values, refer to “6-3. SERVICE MODE”, “3- 4. 4. Bit value discrimination”. Fig. 6-2-6 HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-49...
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Pb signal level (A) to the specified value. specified value. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the sync signal level Perform “Processing after (B) to the specified value. Complete Adjustment”. Perform “Processing after Complete Adjustment”. Fig. 6-2-8 Fig. 6-2-7 HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-50...
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Change the data and set the Note: For the bit values, refer to “6-3. SERVICE MODE”, “3- Pr signal level (A) to the 4. 4. Bit value discrimination”. specified value. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Perform “Processing after Complete Adjustment”. Fig. 6-2-9 HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-51...
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Check the Y signal level (A) to the specified value. Fig. 6-2-10 Check the sync signal level (B) to the PAL specified value. Set the HOLD switch of adjustment remote com- mander to “HOLD” (SER- VICE position). Perform “Processing after Complete Adjustment”. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-52...
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Set the HOLD switch of Set the HOLD switch of adjustment remote com- adjustment remote com- mander to “HOLD” (SER- mander to “HOLD” (SER- VICE position). VICE position). Perform “Processing after Perform “Processing after Complete Adjustment”. Complete Adjustment”. Fig. 6-2-12 Fig. 6-2-11 HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-53...
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Set the bit value of bit7 is “0”, and press PAUSE (18) button. (Note) Set the bit value of bit1 is “0”, and press PAUSE (13) button. (Note) Note: For the bit values, refer to “6-3. SERVICE MODE”, “3- 4. 4. Bit value discrimination”. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-54...
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Note 4: If the data change to “01”, adjustment has error. Con- tents of error is written into page: 3, address: C6. See the following table. Data of page: 3, address: C6 Contents of error VCO adjustment error Contrast adjustment error HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-55...
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Change the data so that the Press PAUSE (Write) button. LCD screen is not colored. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (Note 3) Note 3: To write in the non-volatile memory (EEPROM), press the PAUSE (Write) button each time to set the data. Fig. 6-2-13 HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-56...
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Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Note 3: For example. When D is “BF”, data is “9F”. When D is “5F”, data is “3F”. However, when D is “1F”, data is “BF”. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-57...
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Attenuator 600Ω When measurement of AUDIO OUT terminal Audio level meter 47kΩ Audio noise meter Audio distortion meter 32Ω : 10 (1-249-393-11) + 22 (1-249-397-11) 600Ω : 270 (1-249-410-11) + 330 (1-249-411-11) Oscilloscope 47kΩ : 1-249-437-11 Fig. 6-2-15 HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-58...
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Checking method: 7) Set the 60i/50i SEL (OTHERS menu) to “50i” or “60i”. Note 2: 60i: HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N 1) Check that the play signal level satisfies the specified value. 2) Check with the oscilloscope that no clip is found in the output 50i: HVR-M25E/M25P/M25C waveform.
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2) Check that the output of AUDIO OUT terminal (CH-1) satis- fies the specified value. 3) Check with the oscilloscope that no clip is found in the output waveform. 4) For the CH-2, make a checking in the same manner. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-60...
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10) Calculate the difference B (dB) between output levels “c” (dBs) and “a” (dBs) to check that it satisfies the specified value. B (dB) = c (dBs) – a (dBs) 11) For the CH-2, make a checking in the same manner. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-61...
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2) Measure the noise level at this time to check that it satisfies this time to check that it satisfies the specified value. the specified value. 3) For the CH-2, make a checking in the same manner. 3) For the CH-2, make a checking in the same manner. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-62...
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3) Check at this time that no clip is found in the output wave- form. 4) For the CH-2, make a checking in the same manner. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-63...
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2) Measure the output of AUDIO OUT terminal (CH-1), and check 2) Check that the output of AUDIO OUT terminal (CH-1, 2) sat- that no clip is found in the output waveform isfies the specified value. 3) For the CH-2, make a checking in the same manner. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-64...
The PAUSE button must be pressed to write the adjustment data in the nonvolatile memory. (The new adjusting data will not be recorded in the nonvolatile memory if this step is not performed) 4) After completing all adjustments, turn off the main power sup- ply once. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-65...
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The Write (x) button must be pressed to write the adjust- ment data in the nonvolatile memory. (The new adjusting data will not be recorded in the nonvolatile memory if this step is not performed) 4) After completing all adjustments, turn off the main power sup- ply once. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-66...
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Because the upper digit of the adjustment number is B ( ), and the lower digit is D ( ), the meeting point “189” of 1 and 2 in the above table is the corresponding decimal number. Table 6-3-1 HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-67...
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(FC to FF). Note: After completing adjustments, be sure to initialize the data of addresses F4 to FF to “00”. Initializing method: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “00”. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-68...
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PB, REC, CUE, REVIEW, and PAUSE positions. The mechanism operates at this position in the mode where normal screen appears with the pinch rollers in contact state and the tension regulator turned on. NULL Code not existing in MD. Default value. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-69...
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CASSETTE, HDV, DVCAM, 60, 50, DV i.LINK, Orange HDV i.LINK, DVCAM i.LINK, REW, FF, PAUSE, AUDIO DUB (A3), DUPLICATE PLUS Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-70...
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1) The record of use data is displayed at page: 7, addresses: 90 to 95, A4 to AF, C8 to CD. Initializing method: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-72...
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*1 : “01” t “C”, “03” t “E” Using method: 1) The past self-diagnosis codes are displayed at page: 7, ad- dress: BC to C6. Refer to “1-1. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNC- TION” for detail of the self-diagnosis code. HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C 6-73E 6-73...
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5. REPAIR PARTS LIST & : Points added portion. : Points changed portion. 5-1. EXPLODED VIEWS Page Former Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 3-987-158-11 CASE, UPPER 3-072-984-01 PLATE, BOTTOM HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C — 2 —...
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2-678-737-11(1) Digital HD Videocassette Recorder Operating Instructions HVR-M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P 2006 Sony Corporation...
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Record the serial number in plug from the wall socket immediately if any malfunction the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever occurs while using this unit. you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HVR- Serial No. ______________________...
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HVR-M25U only If you have any questions about this product, you may You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not call: Sony’s Business Information Center (BIC) at 1-800- expressly approved in this manual could void your authority 686-SONY (7669) to operate this equipment.
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For more detailed information about recycling of worden. this product, please contact your local Sony office or visit Sony Europe’s web site for business customers: http://www.sonybiz.net/environment For the customers in Europe...
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Table of Contents Chapter1 Overview Features ................7 Location and Function of Parts ........9 Front Panel ................9 Rear Panel ................. 18 Supplied Remote Commander .......... 23 Displaying Various Data ..........25 Chapter2 Playback and Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes ....30 Recording Preparing the Power Supply ..........
Table of Contents Chapter5 Adjusting and Operating the Menus ............65 Menu Organization ............66 Setting Through Menu Contents ..............67 Menus Chapter6 Troubleshooting .............. 80 Maintenance Warning indicators and messages ........ 87 Notes on Use ..............89 Notes on the Videocassette Recorder ........ 89 Cleaning of the Video Heads ..........
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Chapter Overview Features The HVR-M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P is a digital HD DVCAM/DV format videocassette recorder supporting HDV format and DVCAM/DV format. The unit produces stable, DVCAM is based on the consumer DV format, which superior picture quality by digital processing and uses the 4:1:1 component digital format (60i) or the separating image signals into color difference signals 4:2:0 format (50i), and provides a -inch digital...
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HDMI OUT jack to a HDMI compatible TV using a single HDMI cable, you can enjoy a high quality picture and digital sounds. is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan Ltd. A variety of buttons and switches for VCR...
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Does not light up while the unit is not loading a In addition to Remote Commander supplied with the cassette. unit, the unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote This indicator blinks while a cassette is being ejected. Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4. To For details, see “Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes”...
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Location and Function of Parts 5 TIMER switch • When the audio mode is 48 kHz (2-channel), sounds Use to select Auto Repeat or recording using an of channel 1 and 2 are output via HDMI OUT jack, external AC timer (not supplied). AUDIO jacks in OUTPUT, and PHONES jack 8 REPEAT: When the power is supplied to the unit, regardless of the position of this switch.
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q; INDEX/(A1) button Press this button to write an index mark while recording. Index is useful when you search for scenes on a tape. Also, this button can be used as ASSIGN (A1) button. For detail on Index, see “Recording Functions” on page 47. When you change ASSIGN buttons setting with [ASSIGN (A1)] of [ASSIGN BTN] in [OTHERS] menu, this button executes the function you have set.
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Location and Function of Parts 1 Monitor display section 4 Indicator section (see page 17) 4 MENU button 1 DISPLAY button 5 J/j/K/k buttons 2 COUNTER SELECT button 6 EXEC (execute) button 3 RESET/(A2) (Counter reset) 7 STATUS button CHECK button 8 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor •...
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4 MENU button Press this button to display the menu on screen. For details on the menu, see “Operating the Menus” on page 65. 5 J/j/K/k buttons Use these buttons in menu settings and other settings. You can adjust the brightness of images by pressing J/j buttons, while the data (format, the tape running mode) is displayed on the LCD screen.
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Location and Function of Parts 2 Tape transport control section 1 AUDIO DUB (audio dubbing)/ (A3) button / indicator 2 DUPLICATE PLUS button / indicator 3 REC (record) button / indicator 4 FF (fast forward) button / indicator 5 PLAY button / indicator 6 REW (rewind) button / indicator 7 STOP button 8 PAUSE button / indicator...
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6 REW (rewind) button / indicator Notes When you press this button, the indicator lights and the • The unit does not have an LP recording mode of the tape starts rewinding. During rewind, the picture does consumer DV format. Only SP recording mode is not appear on the monitor.
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Location and Function of Parts 3 Audio control section During normal recording, sounds are recorded onto channels 1 and 2; they cannot be recorded onto channels 3 and 4. During audio dubbing, sounds are dubbed onto channels 3 and 4. 1 AUDIO INPUT (AUTO/MANU) switch 2 AUDIO REC LEVEL control knob 1 AUDIO INPUT (AUTO/MANU) switch...
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4 Indicator section 1 HDV indicator 2 DVCAM indicator 3 60 indicator 4 50 indicator 5 HDV-i.LINK indicator 6 DVCAM-i.LINK indicator 7 DV-i.LINK indicator 1 HDV indicator 3 60 indicator Lights when the unit is in the following operating Lights when the unit is in the following operating status.
Location and Function of Parts Rear Panel 1 S VIDEO jacks 2 VIDEO jacks 7 RESET button 8 AC IN connector 3 AUDIO jacks 4 AUDIO INPUT LEVEL switch HDV/DV jack 5 COMPONENT OUT jacks q; LANC jack 6 HDMI OUT jack qa CONTROL S jack 1 S VIDEO jacks Notes...
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• The output level of COMPONENT OUT jacks is as 5 COMPONENT OUT jacks follows: Use to output component signals. Output at 480i NTSC To connect a device equipped the component video With [BETACAM] selected in [IN/OUT REC] menu input connector, use COMPONENT OUT jacks on the Y: 1.0 Vp-p unit.
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Location and Function of Parts • Sounds output via HDMI OUT jack are output with 6 HDMI OUT jack 16 bit of 48 kHz, 2-channel linear PCM mode Use to output HDMI signals. HDMI OUT jack outputs regardless of the tape played back, the setting of the both pictures and audio.
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• When you change the video format setting of [HDMI/ 9 HDV/DV jack (4-pin) CMPNT] in [VIDEO OUT] of [IN/OUT REC] menu, Use this jack to input/output the digital signals that the video signal output from S VIDEO OUT jack, complies with the i.LINK standard.
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Location and Function of Parts Notes on all video output jacks • When you change the video format setting of [HDMI/CMPNT] and [DOWN COVERT] of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu, [ALLSCAN MODE] in [DISPLAY SET] menu, or [HDV t DV CONV] and [DOWN CONVERT] in [i.LINK SET], the image may be distorted for a moment.
Supplied Remote Commander EJECT 1 EJECT button qs 1 switch qa DATA CODE button 0 INDEX WRITE button 2 SEARCH SELECT buttons × × × × 3 Buttons for playing at various speeds 9 REC buttons 4 PAUSE button 5 REW button 8 STOP button VTR RMT-DS5 6 PLAY button...
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If the batteries have leaked, remove • In addition to Remote Commander supplied with the them, wipe the battery compartment dry and replace unit, the unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote the batteries with new ones. Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4.
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Displaying Various Data The unit can display various superimposed text data on Data display the built-in LCD monitor and also an external monitor You can confirm important information for normal connected to the unit. recording or playback, such as time code or remaining To display text data on an external monitor, set tape time, on the screen.
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Displaying Various Data qs Audio mode indicator 7 Time counter (time code/user bits/count value of the counter) indicator In the recording mode, displays when you select Displays the count value of the counter, time code, or [FS32K] for [AUDIO MODE] in [AUDIO SET] user bits.
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Audio Level Meter and Audio setting screen When the count value of the counter is negative, “–” Audio Level Meter and Audio setting screen is appears as the first digit (leftmost digit). When that displayed when STATUS CHECK screen is set to value is positive, the first digit is blank.
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Displaying Various Data (b) When AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT switch is set to OUTPUT screen OUPUT screen is displayed when STATUS CHECK is set to [OUTPUT]. You can confirm the setting values of [HDV/DV SEL] AUDIO in [IN/OUT REC] menu, [HDMI/CMPNT] and [DOWN CONVERT] of [VIDEO OUT], and [HDV t DV CONV] and [DOWN CONVERT] of [i.LINK AUDIO MONI:...
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1 REMAININNG : displays the estimated remaining time of CUSTOM REPEAT. 2 REPEAT TIMES : displays the times that tape has played, and the total repeat times you have set in [REPEAT TIMES]. 3 REPEAT CYCLE : displays the playback time and the interval time of the tape which you have set in [REPEAT CYCLE].
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Chapter Playback and Recording Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes Usable cassettes To save a recording We recommend you to use a DigitalMaster cassette To prevent accidental erasure of a recording, set REC/ of standard HDV/DVCAM/DV cassette (such as SAVE switch on the cassette to SAVE.
• If the cassette does not load or is loaded only Preparing the Power Supply halfway, eject it once, then insert it again. In such a case, if you insert the cassette forcibly, the cassette Connect the power cord (supplied) to the AC IN may not be loaded properly or malfunctions may connector.
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Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes On recording Note on playback on other equipment A tape recorded in HDV format with the unit cannot be You cannot record or output EE signals and any played back with the devices not compatible with software having copyright protection signals on the HDV1080i format.
Playback This section describes the connections and settings for the playback and functions such as playback at various speeds and searching for a specific scene on a recorded tape. Connections for Playback Connecting the unit to a monitor without an i.LINK jack You can connect the unit to video monitor without an i.LINK jack.
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Playback Notes Connecting the unit to a monitor equipped • To playback the picture recorded in HDV format with an i.LINK jack when you connect the monitor using an HDMI cable or a component video cable, set [HDMI/CMPNT] of The video and audio signals are sent with hardly any [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu according to degradation, enabling high-quality playback to a your monitor (page 68).
• If you connect the input connectors of the unit to the Playback Procedures output connectors of a monitor, a humming noise may be generated or the image may be distorted. If these phenomena occur, use INPUT SELECT switch Insert a cassette and confirm that q (cassette) to select signals that is not being input or disconnect indicator lights.
HD video camera recorder. recorded on a tape If you record on a tape using a Sony digital HD video camera recorder or digital camcorder, the recording information (data codes) is recorded on the tape.
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1 minute, the unit Notes begins to play back at normal speed. • When the command mode of a Sony device/remote commander is set to VTR4: – if you press ×1/3 button on the supplied Remote...
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For duplicating Data display screen.) with the DSR-25/45/50, see page 30. • Searching may not be done correctly if the tapes were not recorded on Sony-brand digital video equipment. Chapter 2 Playback and Recording...
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Set the desired number by pressing J/j button on the AUTO REPEAT unit. (CUSTOM REPEAT) REPEAT CYCLE The unit can repeat playback of all or a part of a tape. When the following items on the tape are searched, CYCLE 60min AUTO REPEAT playback starts automatically.
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Playback Set the TIMER switch on the front panel of the Setting the AUTO REPEAT unit to REPEAT. If [START TIME] is set to [OFF] Set the start time on the external AC timer. Set TIMER switch to REPEAT. At the preset time, the power of the unit turns on, and after a few to several ten seconds, AUTO is displayed on Data display screen (page 25).
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To cancel the AUTO REPEAT EDGE CROP MARKER Set TIMER switch to OFF. The unit allows you to adjust the edge crop position By using AUTO REPEAT, you can do the when you output the down converted HDV 16:9 wide following as examples screen pictures to 4:3 standard TV mode pictures.
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Playback MARKER BURN The unit can output to each video jacks and display 4:3 screen marker on the 16:9 screen images. In case of making an editing tape from the original tape, [MARKER BURN] can be used. To set up MARKER BURN Set [MARKER BURN] in [DISPLAY SET] menu to [ON].
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Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder This section describes the connections, settings and operations necessary to perform recording on the unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit for dubbing. Notes • For connection of the editing devices, refer to the instruction manual of the editing controller and that of the editing software you use.
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Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder Notes Notes • If you connect the output connectors of the unit to the • When you record video from HDV-compatible input connectors of the player, a humming noise may equipment, set [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] be generated or the image may be distorted.
• The unit cannot record MPEG2 signals except Settings for Recording HDV1080i signals. • When you record HDV signals input from HDV/ DV jack, the connection between the recorded signals Preparation on the recorder (the unit) pause for a second. Notes •...
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Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder • When the signals are input through the i.LINK Note interface, the unit detects the field frequency of the When signals are input from HDV/DV jack, the input signal automatically. You do not need to audio mode is the same as the one to input signals change [60i/50i SEL] setting.
Recording Procedures Recording Functions This section describes the procedures used to record Marking an index signals sent from another VCR to the unit. For details on the operation when the unit is connected to a By pressing INDEX button on the unit or INDEX computer via HDV/DV jack, refer to “Editing (Connecting with a Computer)”...
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Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder If the tape ends before the recording source AC timer recording stops operation The tape stops. By connecting the unit to an external AC timer (not supplied), you can start recording at a preset time. To stop recording during timer recording Press STOP button on the unit.
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Chapter Setting the Time Code Setting the Time Code and User Bits The unit can set, display, record and play back the time For details on the menu, see “Chapter 5 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus” on page 65. code and user bits. Notes To set the initial time code value •...
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Setting the Time Code and User Bits To cancel the time code setting Press J/j buttons to select [TC/UB SET], then Select [CANCEL] in step 7, then press EXEC button. press EXEC button. To reset the time code The following menus are displayed. Select [RESET] in step 4, then press EXEC button.
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Press J/j buttons to select [PRESET], then press • When HDV signals are input from HDV/DV jack EXEC button. the user bit value is also recorded, regardless of [HDV/DV IN TC] setting. The following menus are displayed. • When this item is set to [EXTERNAL], INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel is set to HDV/DV, UB PRESET and no signal is input via HDV/DV jack, or the...
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Setting the Time Code and User Bits Notes • If you set the advancement mode to [FREE RUN], the time code will be updated by the internal clock while the unit’s power is off. The time code may have been delayed or advanced when if you turn on the unit power again, play back a tape, or set INPUT SELECT switch to HDV/DV.
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HVR-M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P time codes The unit has a HDV/DV jack. The time code displayed and recorded on the tape differs as shown below when INPUT SELECT switch is set to HDV/ DV and when it is set to other than HDV/DV. INPUT SELECT [HDV/DV IN Time code/User bits displayed and recorded...
Chapter Dubbing to another equipment using i.LINK jack, Duplication, Audio Dubbing, and Connecting with a Computer Dubbing to another equipment using i.LINK jack This section describes the connections and settings necessary to perform dubbing on other equipment, Monitor HVR-M25 (rear panel) using the unit as a video player.
There are some limitations to down convert a tape Dubbing procedures recorded in HDV format to DVCAM format. For details, see “i.LINK SET” on page 69. Prepare the unit. Notes • If you output pictures in the playback pause mode Refer to “Settings for Recording”...
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Duplication (generating a work tape with the same time code) DUPLICATE PLUS is a dubbing function which • When the format of a tape is switched to a different duplicates the tape with time codes through i.LINK format during duplication, the portion where the connection.
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Notes Notes • Before you start duplication, make sure that the • Before you start duplication, make sure that the player has finished loading the cassette. player has finished loading the cassette. • The duplication starts after the i.LINK connection is •...
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Duplication (generating a work tape with the same time code) Duplicating a series of tapes Detecting a blank portion during duplication While pausing duplication mode, you can change the tape on the player. Therefore, you can duplicate a If the unit detects a blank portion on the source tape series of tapes on a single tape.
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Clean the video heads with the supplied cleaning cassette (see page 90) . Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette. Note When a warning message other than above is displayed, consult your Sony dealer. Chapter 4 Dubbing to another equipment using i.LINK jack, Duplication, Audio Dubbing, and Connecting with a Computer...
Audio Dubbing You can record just sound on a recorded tape. (Audio dubbing) Notes • You can dub the sound onto a DVCAM-formatted tape recorded in the 32 kHz audio mode (4-channel/ 12 bits) only. You cannot dub the sound on a tape in the 48 kHz audio mode (2-channel/16 bits).
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To pause audio dubbing Dubbing sound Press PAUSE button. Pressing PAUSE button again resumes audio dubbing. Connect AUDIO INPUT jack of the unit and the sound source using a phono jack cable (not To stop audio dubbing supplied). Press STOP button. Set INPUT SELECT switch to a setting other than To monitor the sound you want HDV/DV.
Editing (Connecting with a Computer) You can set up an editing system by connecting the Notes unit to a computer (editing machine) using HDV/DV • Be sure to connect the i.LINK cable to a computer jack on the unit. (editing machine) first and then connect it to the unit. If you connect the i.LINK cable to the unit first, it •...
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• If your editing software has the capability to output Preparations the time code as well as the video and audio signals to the unit, and you intend to record that time code, set [HDV/DV IN TC] in [TC/UB SET] menu of the Transferring picture data from the unit to a unit to [EXTERNAL].
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Transferring picture data from a computer (editing machine) to the unit • To transfer the picture data recorded on a tape to an editing machine in HDV, set [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/ OUT REC] menu to [HDV], then set [HDV t DV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in [IN/OUT REC] menu to [OFF] (page 69).
Chapter Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Operating the Menus The unit allows you to set various parameters in the Displaying the menu menus. Before you start using the unit, set the internal clock in [CLOCK SET] in [OTHERS] menu. Except Press MENU button.
Operating the Menus Menu Organization The menu of the unit consists of the following menus and submenus. IN/OUT REC HDV/DV SEL ( page 67 ) REC MODE ( page 67 ) VIDEO OUT ( page 68 ) i.LINK SET ( page 69 ) CROP ADJUST ( page 69 ) CROP MARKER ( page 69 ) COLOR BAR ( page 70 )
Menu Contents Initial settings are indicated with rectangles. IN/OUT REC menu Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT REC Normally, set this menu to [AUTO]. Select this menu when you want to limit the output HDV/DV SEL format during tape playback or limit the signals to be input or output from HDV/DV jack. (page 34, 44, This setting will affect analog outputs.
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Operating the Menus Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT REC Selects the mode of the video output jacks. VIDEO OUT HDMI/CMPNT Selects the output format from HDMI OUT jack and COMPONENT OUT jacks. Select from [480i], [480p/480i], [1080i/480i], or [720p/480i] when [60i/50i SEL] in [OTHERS] menu is set to 60i.
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Icon/Menu Submenu Setting i.LINK SET Adjusts the down conversion format. This menu is available when [HDV/DV SEL] is set to IN/OUT REC (pages 34, 54) [AUTO] or [HDV]. HDV t DV CONV OFF : Disables down conversion. DVCAM : Down converts to DVCAM format. DV SP : Down converts to DV SP format.
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Operating the Menus Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT REC COLOR BAR Selects whether to display color bars or not. Also, you may select color bars with or without tone signals (1 kHz full bit –20 dB at 60i, 1 kHz full bit –18 dB at 50i). OFF : Does not display color bars and no tone signals.
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Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT REC Sets the stop, fast-forward and rewind modes. EE/PB SEL EE : Outputs EE picture and EE sound. (page 14) PB : Mutes the image and sound. Note If this item is set to PB, the output from the unit will be as follows when you press any of the REC, DUPLICATE PLUS, or AUDIO DUB buttons separately when the unit is stopped (unless the cassette has been write-protected).
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Operating the Menus Icon/Menu Submenu Setting Selects whether to output MARKER BURN or not. DISPLAY MARKER OFF : Does not output MARKER BURN. BURN ON : Outputs MARKER BURN. (page 42) Note There are some limitations to output MARKER BURN. For details, see page 42 . Reduces the image on LCD panel to check the area surrounding the picture frame where ALLSCAN the monitors can not display.
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Operating the Menus Icon/Menu Submenu Setting Mutes the images on LCD panel and display only the text data. DISPLAY LCD BLACK OFF : Does not mute the images ON : Mutes the images Note When [ON] is selected, the images output from the rear panel to the external monitor does not mute.
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Operating the Menus VTR SET menu Icon/Menu Submenu Setting Selects the video format and whether to use auto rewind or not while duplication. VTR SET DUPLICATE FORMAT SEL PLUS ALL : Duplicates all video formats. (page 56) HDV1080i : Duplicates HDV1080i format only. DVCAM : Duplicates DVCAM format only.
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Icon/Menu Submenu Setting Selects the time to switch to the tape protection mode from the still mode. VTR SET STILL TIME 30 sec : 30 seconds 1 min : 1 minute 2 min: 2 minutes 3 min: 3 minutes Notes •...
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Operating the Menus Icon/Menu Submenu Setting Selects whether to record internal time code or external time code while the unit records the TC/UB SET HDV/DV IN signals input from HDV/DV jack. INTERNAL : Records the time code generated by the internal time code generator. (If (page 49) [TC MAKE] is set to [REGENERATE] and no time code is recorded on the tape, the unit records time code from 00:00:00:00.
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CONTROL S IN jack. (Remote Commander is disabled.) Notes • The unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4, not only the supplied one. To disable the control from any Remote Commander, set this item to CONTROL S.
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Operating the Menus Icon/Menu Submenu Setting OTHERS PB YNR Selects the noise reduction level for the luminance signals when a tape is played. OFF : No noise reduction LOW : Low noise reduction HIGH : High noise reduction Notes • When you use noise reduction, there may be an afterimage depending on the condition of the picture.
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Icon/Menu Submenu Setting OTHERS 60i/50i SEL Switches to 1080/60i (NTSC) or 1080/50i (PAL). (page 7) 1 Press J/j buttons to select [YES], then press EXEC button. 60i/50i SEL Change to 50i? Reboots after change. 2 Press J/j buttons to select [YES] again, then press EXEC button. Resets the menu to preset settings except CLOCK SET.
Adjust the menu again. To prevent this incident recurring, do not pull out the plug while adjusting the menu or the brightness of LCD monitor. • [COMMANDER] in [OTHERS] menu is set to WIRELESS and a Sony Remote The unit operates by itself.
Symptom Cause/Remedy Whenever you connect the unit to an AC • [AC ON MODE] in [OTHERS] menu is set to [ON]. t Set [AC ON MODE] to [STANDBY]. outlet, the unit turns on automatically. • There is a cassette inside the unit and TIMER switch is set to REPEAT or REC. t Set TIMER switch to OFF.
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Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy The cassette memory data and title are • The unit does not support the cassette memory function and therefore such data not displayed when using a cassette tape is not displayed. with the cassette memory function. The remaining tape time is not displayed. t To always display the remaining tape time, set [ REMAINING] in [DISPLAY SET] menu to [ON].
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Symptom Cause/Remedy A user bit is not displayed correctly during • When input video signals without a user bit are recorded while HDV is input to fast-forward/rewind. i.LINK, the user bit is not displayed correctly. Either “–– –– –– ––” or “00 00 00 00”...
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Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy When the tape is rewound to its beginning, • TIMER switch is set to REPEAT. the playback automatically starts. t Set TIMER switch to OFF. • You pressed PLAY button while holding REW button down. t If you do this, the unit rewinds the tape to its beginning and begins playback (See page 15) .
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Symptom Cause/Remedy The output from S VIDEO OUT jack and The output from S VIDEO jack and VIDEO jack is set as follows. VIDEO OUT jack is different from [DOWN • When the playback format is set shown below, the output from S VIDEO jack or CONVERT] setting of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/ VIDEO jack is fixed in EDGE CROP.
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Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy When you set AUDIO INPUT LEVEL Confirm the level of the sound output from the player by referring to the player’s switch: instruction manual. According to that output level, set AUDIO INPUT LEVEL • You do not know how to adjust the input switch on the rear panel of the unit so as to obtain an optimum level.
C:ss:ss/E:ss:ss If an error still recurs after you retry the corrective actions several times, contact (Self-diagnosis display) Sony Customer Service or your place of purchase. C:21:ss t Condensation has occurred. Remove the cassette and insert it again after approximately 1 hour (page 91) .
Warning indicators and messages Alarm Messages The following alarm messages will appear together with the alarm indicators. Take corrective action according to the displayed message. Item Message Cause/Corrective Action % Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette. t See page 91 for details. Moisture condensation % Moisture condensation.
Notes on Use Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth Notes on the Videocassette When the cabinet is very dirty, clean it with a soft dry Recorder cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution and finish it with a dry cloth. Do not use the unit in a place subject to direct sunlight or heat sources Do not put magnetic objects close to the unit...
• the playback picture freezes. In that case, you have to replace the video heads with • a part of the playback picture does not move. new ones. Please consult your Sony dealer. • playback pictures do not appear. • playback audio is interrupted.
Cleaning the terminal About Moisture Condensation If the gold-plated terminals of a cassette become dirty, or dirt accumulates on the terminals, the correct If the unit or cassette is brought directly from a cold to remaining tape time may not be displayed. a warm location, moisture may condense inside or Clean the terminal with a swab once every ten times outside the unit or tape.
Use them as guidelines for scheduling INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS maintenance. EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE In general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 periodic maintenance checks. PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250...
Appendix Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats HDV format is an HD VCR format based on DV format of the globally widespread general consumer digital VCR system. This format has the newly defined data recording specifications for HD signals compressed by MPEG2. It applies the same cassette, tape speed, and track pitch as DV format.
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Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats Playback compatibility The compatibility between playback tape format and player is summarized in the table below. Player HDV1080i format model Playback DVCAM format model (The unit) DV format model tape format Playback is possible. Only playback of a tape Only playback of a tape (Some equipment cannot...
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Dubbing with S VIDEO or VIDEO jacks When you use the unit as a recorder to perform dubbing between the unit and another equipment using S VIDEO jack and VIDEO jack, the format to be used for recording is set in accordance with [ REC MODE] setting in [IN/OUT REC] menu.
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Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats Dubbing with HDV/DV jack When you perform dubbing between the unit and digital video equipment connected with the i.LINK cable using the unit as a player, HDV/DV jack output format is determined in accordance with the playback tape format and menu setting of the unit.
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Recording tape when the unit is used as a recorder Menu item i.LINK input format Recording tape format (AUDIO MODE) HDV/DV SEL REC MODE AUTO — HDV (LOCK MODE) — HDV (LOCK MODE) — No recording DVCAM AUTO DVCAM DVCAM (Complies with input signals) DV SP DV (Complies with input signals) —...
• i.LINK is an easy-to-remember term for the IEEE • Be sure to connect the i.LINK cable to a computer 1394 proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved first and then connect it to the unit. If you connect the by many corporations in Japan and overseas.
Specifications System Pin jack Video/Audio recording/playing head system Impedance: Maximum 1 kΩ (kilo ohms) Rotating dual-head helical scan Output level: 47 kΩ (kilo ohms) Audio recording format (HDV) MPEG-1 Audio Layer2 loading, unbalanced 16-bit 48 kHz (stereo) –10 dBu (= full bit –20 dB) Transfer rate 384 kbps 60i system –10 dBu (= full bit –18 dB)
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COMPONENT OUT jacks General Peak inrush current BNC type Hot switching inrush current, Output at 480i NTSC measured in accordance with With [BETACAM] selected in [IN/OUT REC] menu European standard Y: 1.0 Vp-p EN55103-1: 13.0 A (with 0.286 Vp-p sync negative, (230 V) output impedance 75 Ω...
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Approx. 212 × 98 × 390.3 mm Dimensions × 3 × 15 inches) (w/h/d, including projecting parts and controls) 212 (8 3/8) 175 (7) Unit: mm (inches) Mass Approx. 4.3 kg (9 lb. 7 oz.) Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1) Power cord (1) Size AA batteries (2) Cleaning cassette (1)
Index Alarm message ........88 LANC jack ..........21 Audio dubbing ........60 LCD monitor ......... 13 Audio mode ........... 27 Lock mode ..........93 Camera data ........... 36 Menu ............66 Cassette ..........30 Menu screen .......... 25 Cassette memory ........30 Mini DV cassette ........
Submenu Index Numerics HDV/DV IN TC ........76 VIDEO OUT ......... 68 480i LEVEL .......... 71 HDV/DV SEL ........67 60i/50i SEL ..........79 HOURS METER ........78 AC ON MODE ........78 ALLSCAN MODE ........ 72 i.LINK SET ........... 69 INITIALIZE ..........
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HARDWARE LIST (2/3) #21: M1.4 X 3.0 #22: M1.7 X 5.0 (Tapping) #23: M1.7 X 4.0 (Tapping) #24: B1.7 X 5.5 (Tapping) (Black) (Silver) (Black) (Black) 2-662-396-21 3-083-261-01 3-080-204-11 4-679-805-11 #25: M1.7 X 3.0 #26: M1.4 X 2.0 #27: M1.4 X 2.0 #28: M1.4 X 4.0 (Tapping) (Black) (Silver)
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Date History Contents issued 2006.05 Official Release — — 2006.08 Supplement-1 • Change of Repair Parts (S1 DI06-047) 2006.12 Correction-1 • Correction of Schematic Diagram (C1) • Correction of Repair Parts S.M. correction: Page 4-29, Page 5-9, Page 5-10 HVR-M25J/M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P/M25C...