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0.286 Vp-p (60i/NTSC) 0.3 Vp-p (50i/PAL) Storage temperature –20 ˚C to +60 ˚C (–4 ˚F to +140 ˚F) * See the label on the AC adaptor for other specifications. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C — 2 —...
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE 概略仕様 HDV/DV ø ø AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT OUT HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C — 3 —...
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Model information table Model HVR-M15J HVR-M15U HVR-M15N HVR-M15E HVR-M15P HVR-M15C 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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CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU PUBLISHED BY SONY.
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-M15J/M15U/M15N)/50i (HVR-M15E/M15P/M15C) 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C...
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE 1. SERVICE NOTE 1-1. VD-036
BOARD
(SIDE
B) S4602 1-2. C : 3 1 : 1 1 HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C...
3 FR-255 Board Note: When installing front panel, connect switches with slide knobs. 3-2 (Claw) Switches 3-6 (#39) 3-7 (Claw) 3-3 (Claw) (Slide the bottom case in the direction of the arrow) Knobs 2-1 (#41) (#41) 3-1 (#39) 2 Bottom Case HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C...
3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS Link Link OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/6) OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (6/6) OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/6) POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3) OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/6) POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/3) OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (4/6) POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/3) OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (5/6) HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C...
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CH1/2 LINE GAIN CH2_OUT DRIVE OUT AMP CONTROL (9/17) CK256FSO NTSC/XPAL_DET OVERALL (6/6) (PAGE 3-6) CKFSO OVERALL (2/6) CK64FSO (PAGE 3-2) XPSV_D4 Q3603 - Q3605 HDMI_AUSEL OVERALL (4/6) : VIDEO SIGNAL (PAGE 3-4) LINE MUTE AU_MUTE : AUDIO SIGNAL CONTROL HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C...
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SD_OSD_VD SD_OSD_VD AC14 VREF VREF AE15 IC_1801_OEREF IC_1801_OEREF AB16 XCS_IC_1801_SIM XCS_IC_1801_SIM AC15 CKFSO OVERALL (1/6) CK64FSO (PAGE 3-1) CK27MFO2_T : VIDEO SIGNAL CKFSO OVERALL (3/6) : AUDIO SIGNAL CK64FSO (PAGE 3-3) : VIDEO/AUDIO SIGNAL ADATAIN0, ADATAIN1 : VIDEO/AUDIO/SERVO SIGNAL HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C VD-036 (8/17) 4-13...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C VD-036 (12/17) 4-17...
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VD-036 (15/17) C742 C744 0.22u CN1401 LF741 Through the 40uH UNREG 12V(3) C743 Harness C741 J741 0.22u (PW-065) UNREG 12V(2) DC IN 3 COLD (Page 4-20) UNREG 12V(1) 1 HOT R703 D741 MAZS120008SO D742 MAZS120008SO LND742 CHASSIS_GND HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C JL-002 4-26...
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4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS Link Link RP-243 BOARD FP-104 FLEXIBLE BOARD FR-255 BOARD VD-036 BOARD (SIDE A) VD-036 BOARD (SIDE B) JU-002 BOARD MD-76 BOARD JL-002 BOARD FP-248 FLEXIBLE BOARD MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION COMMON NOTE FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARDS HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 4-27...
MD BLOCK ASSEMBLY-1 MECHANISM DECK MECHANISM DECK MECHANISM DECK ASSEMBLY-2 ASSEMBLY-3 ASSEMBLY-4 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Link Link ACCESSORIES FP-104 FLEXIBLE BOARD JL-002 BOARD RP-243 BOARD FP-248 FLEXIBLE BOARD JU-002 BOARD VD-036 BOARD FR-255 BOARD MD-76 BOARD HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C...
SERVO AND RF SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS MECHANICAL SECTION ADJUSTMENTS VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS PARTS REPLACEMENT AND PREPARATION FOR ADJUSTMENT AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS PERIODIC CHECK SERVICE MODE PARTS REPLACEMENT ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER (RM-95) CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER (NEW LANC JIG) DATA PROCESS SERVICE MODE HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C...
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Switching position adj. z z z z z z z Error rate check Video Origin oscillation check S VIDEO OUT Y level adj. S VIDEO OUT chroma level adj. COMPONENT OUT adj. (D1 SMPTE) COMPONENT OUT adj. (D1 BETACAM) Table 6-1-1 HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C...
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J-23 J-24 System operation check for NTSC (XH5-5) AC power adaptor CPC-8 jig 8-967-997-61 AC-L15A J-6082-388-A 1-479-283-13 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C...
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1-3. Information (Mechanical Section) HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C...
: 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C...
: 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C...
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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-13...
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Clear off the stop washers of Shaft the adjuster side of the TG When attaching the idler gear band in advance as shown A assembly, be careful not to in the figure. apply grease to the reflection panel. HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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) to the two parts shown in the Positioning holes of pin D Pins D right figure. HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-31...
Pattern generator VIDEO OUT Osilloscope Terminated 75 Ω 75Ω : 1-247-804-11 LANC jack DC IN jack AC power adaptor NEW LANC JIG RM-95 AC-L15A (J-6082-565-A) (J-6082-053-B) (1-479-283-13) LANC cable (J-6082-442-A) AC IN Adjustment remote commander Fig. 6-2-1 HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-33...
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0.3 Vp-p (50i/PAL) HDV/DV jack Chrominance signal: i.LINK (IEEE1394, 0.286 Vp-p (60i/NTSC) 4-pin connector S100) (burst, 75 Ω (ohms)) 0.3 Vp-p (50i/PAL) Remote control (burst, 75 Ω (ohms)) LANC Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5) CONTROL S IN Stereo minijack (ø 3.5) HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-35...
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Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of 8, 9, C, 13, 18, 1C, 1D Page Data”) Initial value Address Remark NTSC PAL Switching position adj. 14, 15 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) CAP FG duty adj. 17 to 42 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-36...
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Fixed data-2 Address Remark NTSC PAL 9D to EA Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) 00 to 4F Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-2 51 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) ED to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 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-M15J/M15U/M15N data: 01. PAL model: HVR-M15E/M15P/M15C 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.
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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-41...
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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-43...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-44...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-45...
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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-46...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-47...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-48...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-49...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-50...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-51...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-52...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-53...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-54...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-55...
1) Check that the play signal level satisfies the specified value. 2) Check with the oscilloscope that no clip is found in the output waveform. 47kΩ Audio level meter Oscilloscope 600Ω : 270 (1-249-410-11) + 330 (1-249-411-11) 47kΩ : 1-249-437-11 Fig. 6-2-13 HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-56...
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7) Set the 60i/50i SEL (OTHERS menu) to “50i” or “60i”. 2) Set the AUDIO REC LV (AUDIO SET menu) to “0 db”. (REC Note 2: 60i: HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N LEVEL: 0 dB) 50i: HVR-M15E/M15P/M15C 3) Check that the output of AUDIO OUT terminal (CH-1, 2) sat- isfies the specified value.
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-58...
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1) Enter 1 kHz, +16 dBs (NTSC) or +14 dBs (PAL) signal to the AUDIO IN terminal (CH-1). 2) Measure the output of AUDIO OUT terminal (CH-1), and check that no clip is found in the output waveform 3) For the CH-2, make a checking in the same manner. HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-59...
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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-60...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-61...
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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-62...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-63...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-64...
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PLAY, ON/STANDBY Green REC, CAUTION CASSETTE, HDV, DVCAM, 60, 50, DV i.LINK, Orange HDV i.LINK, DVCAM i.LINK, REW, FF, PAUSE Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-65...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-67...
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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-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C 6-68E 6-68...
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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 3-065-749-21 CASE, UPPER 3-065-749-31 CASE, UPPER HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C — 2 —...
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2-678-753-11(1) Digital HD Videocassette Recorder Operating Instructions HVR-M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P 2006 Sony Corporation...
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Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever FCC Rules. you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze verwerkt should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony worden. service station.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter1 Overview Features ................6 Location and Function of Parts ........8 Front Panel ................8 Rear Panel ................. 13 Supplied Remote Commander .......... 16 Displaying Various Data ..........18 Chapter2 Playback and Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes ....20 Recording Preparing the Power Supply ..........
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Chapter4 Adjusting and Operating the Menus ............44 Setting Menu Organization ............45 Through Menus Menu Contents ..............46 Chapter5 Maintenance Troubleshooting .............. 56 Warning indicators and messages ........ 62 Notes on Use ..............64 Notes on the Videocassette Recorder ........ 64 Cleaning of the Video Heads ..........
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Chapter Overview Features The HVR-M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P 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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, and are trademarks of Sony various devices. Corporation. is a trademark of Sony Corporation and JOG AUDIO function Victor Company of Japan Ltd. If you use the optional remote control unit DSRM-10 All other product names mentioned here may be the...
Location and Function of Parts Front Panel 2 Indicator section (see page 11) 5 Cassette Lid 1 Remote sensor 2 DISPLAY OUTPUT switch 6 J/j/K/k button 3 ON/STANDBY switch and lamp 4 INPUT SELECT switch 7 EXEC (execute) button 8 MENU button 1 Tape transport control section (see page 10) 1 Remote sensor...
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6 J/j/K/k button Use these buttons in menu settings and other settings. 7 EXEC (execute) button Use this button in menu settings. 8 MENU button Press this button to display the menu on screen. Chapter 1 Overview...
Location and Function of Parts 1 Tape transport control section 1 Tape transport indicators 2 REC (record) button 3 PAUSE button 4 FF (fast forward) button 5 PLAY button 6 REW (rewind) button 7 STOP button 1 Tape transport indicators 3 PAUSE button Press this button to set the unit to pause mode while 2 REC (record) button...
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5 PLAY button During rewind, the image on the monitor is not When you press this button, the indicator lights and displayed (you can see the picture as it is seen in EE playback begins. mode during rewind). To locate a scene while If you press this button while holding down REW monitoring the picture, hold this button down during button during stop, the tape is rewound to its beginning...
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Location and Function of Parts 8 DVCAM-i.LINK indicator 3 HDV indicator Lights when DVCAM signals are input/output through Lights when the unit is in the following operating the i.LINK interface. status. • When a tape recorded in HDV format is being played 9 DV-i.LINK indicator back.
Rear Panel 1 S VIDEO jacks 6 COMPONENT OUT jacks 2 VIDEO jacks 3 AUDIO jacks 7 DC IN jack HDV/DV jack 4 CONTROL S jack 5 RESET button 9 LANC jack 1 S VIDEO jacks • If you input a sound whose level exceeds the To connect a device equipped with an S VIDEO jack, acceptable range, the sound recorded will be use S VIDEO jacks on the unit.
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Location and Function of Parts 6 COMPONENT OUT jacks • When you play back HDV-formatted tape with Use to output component signals. copyright protected signals or input i.LINK signals To connect a device equipped with the component with copyright protection to HDV/DV jack, pictures video input connectors, use COMPONENT OUT jacks may be output in either 480i (NTSC) or 576i (PAL) on the unit.
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• When connecting a device that has a 6-pin i.LINK Notes on all Video output jacks jack to the unit, first, connect the plug of the cable to • The unit is only compatible with standard video the 6-pin i.LINK jack. signals.
Location and Function of Parts Supplied Remote Commander EJECT qs 1 switch 1 EJECT button 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...
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• In addition to Remote Commander supplied with the different types of batteries. unit, the unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote • If you do not intend to use Remote Commander for a Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4.
Displaying Various Data The unit can display various superimposed text data on 6 Time code indicator an external monitor connected to the unit. In the drop frame mode, a period is displayed between the minutes and seconds (i.e., 00:12.58:00). In this operation manual, the menu screen etc. is Note displayed in English.
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qs Audio level meters For details of the audio level meter display, see “AUDIO MIX” in “AUDIO SET” menu on page 50. qd Date/time and camera data indicator When you press DATA CODE button of Remote Commander or when you select [DATE] or [CAMERA DATA] of [DATA CODE] in [DISPLAY SET] menu, you can switch the display between recordings date/time and camera data.
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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.
Preparing the Power Supply Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes Connect the power cord (supplied) to the AC adaptor To insert a cassette (supplied) and the DC plug of the AC adaptor to DC IN jack on the unit. Next, connect the power plug to an AC outlet.
Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes Notes Notes on Playback/Recording •When inserting a cassette, hold the back edge of the cassette in the center and push it until the cassette is No compensation for contents of the inserted deep into the unit. If you hold the ends, the recording cassette may not be loaded properly.
If a tape has both a portion recorded in HDV/DVCAM Installing the Unit Vertically format and one recorded in DV format (SP mode), the following limitations are applied when you play back Put the unit into the supplied rack as illustrated below. the tape with the unit: You can install it either standing on its left side or on •...
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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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 a component video cable, set [COMPONENT] of [VIDEO OUT] The video and audio signals are sent with hardly any in [IN/OUT REC] menu according to your monitor degradation, enabling high-quality playback to a (page 47).
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Playback • If you connect the input connectors of the unit to the 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 to select a signal that is not being input or disconnect the cables.
Notes Settings for Playback • If the unit is playing a portion of a tape where the recording format changes between HDV, DVCAM, and DV, the picture and sound are distorted on such Preparation on the unit portions. • You cannot play back an image recorded in DV (LP) Notes mode on the unit.
Displaying information (data codes) camcorder and digital 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) will be recorded on the tape.
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1 minute, the unit Notes will begin to play back forward 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 with the DSR-25/45/50, see page 20. When selecting INDEX SEARCH • Searching may not be done correctly if the tapes were not recorded on Sony-brand digital video equipment. INDEX SEARCH (The search screens are displayed only on Data display screen) Press .
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Auto Repeat Set the starting time on the external AC timer. At the preset time, the power of the unit turns on, The unit can repeat the playback of all or a part of the and after a few seconds (no more than 30), Auto tape.
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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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. If these menu to [AUTO].
Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder • The unit cannot record MPEG2 signals except • When the signals are input through the i.LINK HDV1080i signals. interface, the unit detects the field frequency of the input signal automatically. You do not need to change •...
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If INPUT SELECT switch is set to S VIDEO or • If you intend to dub audio after recording, select whether [DVCAM] or [DV SP] of [ REC MODE] VIDEO, select the audio mode. (With a HDV/DV in [IN/OUT REC] menu according to the unit you connection, skip step 6, 7, and 8.) will use for audio dubbing.
Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder Recording Functions Recording Procedures 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 computer By pressing INDEX WRITE button on Remote via HDV/DV jack, refer to “Editing (Connecting with a Commander during recording, you can mark an index...
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Chapter Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to another equipment The section describes the connections and settings Monitor necessary to perform dubbing on other equipment, HVR-M15 (rear panel) using the unit as a video player. Connections for Dubbing To digital video equipment with an i.LINK jack Connect the unit to the recorder as shown right using an i.LINK cable.
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Dubbing to another equipment To dub a tape recorded in HDV format using duplicate function on such as the DSR-25/45/50, select [DVCAM] in [HDV t DV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in [IN/OUT REC] menu. There are some limitations to down convert a tape recorded in HDV format to DVCAM format.
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To video equipment without an i.LINK jack When connecting the unit to a recorder without an i.LINK jack, connect the two devices as shown below. Set [COMPONENT] and [DOWN CONVERT] setting of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu (page 47) corresponded to the signals you wish to output.
Dubbing to another equipment Dubbing procedures Prepare the unit. Refer to “Settings for Recording” on page 34. Prepare the recorder. If the recorder has an input selector switch, select an input. For details, refer to your recorder’s instruction manual. Start playback on the unit and start recording on the recorder.
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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. •...
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Editing (Connecting with a Computer) • If the editing software used has the capability to Preparations output 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 to Transferring the picture data from the unit [EXTERNAL].
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Transferring the picture data on 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] (pages 46, 47).
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.
Menu Organization The menu of the unit consists of the following menus and submenus. IN/OUT REC HDV/DV SEL (page 46) REC MODE (page 46) VIDEO OUT (page 47) i.LINK SET (page 47) COLOR BAR (page 48) BARS TYPE (page 48) DV BARS (page 48) EE/PB SEL (page 48) 480i LEVEL (page 48)
Operating the Menus Menu Contents Initial settings are indicated with rectangles. IN/OUT REC menu Icon/Menu Submenu Setting HDV/DV SEL Normally, set this menu to [AUTO]. Select this menu when you want to limit the output IN/OUT REC (pages 25, format during tape playback or limit the signals to be input or output from HDV/DV jack. 33, 37, 41) This setting will affect analog outputs.
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Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT REC VIDEO OUT Selects the mode of video output jacks. COMPONENT Selects the output format from COMPONENT OUT jacks. Selects from [480i], [480p/480i] or [1080i/480i] when [60i/50i SEL] in [OTHERS] menu is set to 60i. Selects from [576i], [576p/576i] or [1080i/576i] when [60i/50i SEL] in [OTHERS] menu is set to 50i.
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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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DISPLAY SET menu Icon/Menu Submenu Setting DISPLAY SET DATA CODE Selects whether or not to display the data codes on the analog video output. (page 28) OFF : Does not display the data codes. DATE : Displays the date and time when recorded. CAMERA DATA : Displays the camera data.
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Operating the Menus AUDIO SET menu Icon/Menu Submenu Setting AUDIO MODE Selects the audio mode. AUDIO SET (page 35) FS32K : Switches the audio mode to 4-channel mode (12-bit mode). FS48K : Switches the audio mode to 2-channel mode (16-bit mode). (This setting records the sound in all audio ranges, providing a high- quality sound recording.) Notes...
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Icon/Menu Submenu Setting AUDIO LOCK UNLOCK MODE : Records the sampling clocks of audio and video independently. This AUDIO SET mode applies to a consumer DV tape. LOCK MODE : Synchronizes the sampling clocks of the audio and video for recording. This setting is effective for digital processing and performs a clean splice during the audio editing process.
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Operating the Menus Icon/Menu Submenu Setting VTR SET STILL TIME Selects the time to switch to the tape protection mode from the still mode. 30 sec : 30 seconds 1 min : 1 minute 2 min : 2 minutes 3 min : 3 minutes Notes •...
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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 the 1080/60i (NTSC) or the 1080/50i (PAL). (page 34) 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. INITIALIZE Resets the menu to factory settings except CLOCK SET.
The unit operates by itself. • [COMMANDER] in [OTHERS] menu is set to [WIRELESS] and a Sony Remote Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4 is operated near the unit. t Set [COMMANDER] to [CONTROL S].
Power sources Symptom Cause/Remedy The power cannot be turned on. • The power cord of the AC adaptor is disconnected. t Connect the AC power cord. The unit does not operate even if the • Moisture condensation has occurred (page 66) . power has been turned on.
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Troubleshooting Output/Playback Symptom Cause/Remedy Cannot playback. t If a tape has reached its end, rewind the tape. Cannot playback in reverse at various • The unit cannot play back a tape recorded in HDV format in the reverse speeds. direction at various speeds (page 29) . Horizontal lines are displayed on an •...
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Symptom Cause/Remedy • i.LINK signal output from the digital non-linear editing controller does not include Even though [HDV/DV IN TC] in [TC/UB SET] menu is set to [EXTERNAL], the a time code. t Confirm that the editing software you are using is capable of outputting a time code of the input i.LINK signal is not recorded.
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Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy The unit does not function as part of a • INPUT SELECT switch is set to a setting other than HDV/DV. digital non-linear editing system. t Set it to HDV/DV. • The editing controller or the editing software is not compatible with the unit. t Refer to the instruction manuals of the controller or the software and consult their manufacturers.
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Recording Symptom Cause/Remedy t Reconnect the i.LINK cable (not supplied). No picture is output via HDV/DV jack. • INPUT SELECT switch is set to a position other than HDV/DV. t Set the switch to HDV/DV. t Set [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu correctly. About the audio level setting: Confirm the level of the sound output from the player by referring to the player’s •...
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 66) .
Alarm Messages The following alarm messages appear with the alarm indicators. Take appropriate action according to the displayed message. Item Message Cause/Corrective Action % Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette. t See page 66 for details. Moisture condensation % Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. t See page 66 for details.
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.
In general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary When condensation occurs, the alarm messages periodic maintenance checks. “% Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette” or “% Moisture condensation.
Notes on Use • TAPE RUN mode Notes on the License The cumulative total hours of tape running time is displayed in 10-hour increments. ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER • THREADING mode THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 The cumulative number of tape unthreading STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO...
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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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 recorded in SP mode is recorded in SP mode is...
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Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats Dubbing with S VIDEO or VIDEO jacks When you use the unit as a recorder to perform dubbing between the unit and another equipment connected, the format to be used for recording is set in accordance with [ REC MODE] setting of [IN/OUT REC] menu.
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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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Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats 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) —...
• i.LINK is an easy-to-remember term for the IEEE first and then connect it to the unit. If you connect the 1394 proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved i.LINK cable to the unit first, it may cause the unit to by many corporations in Japan and overseas.
Specifications System AUDIO jacks Video/Audio recording/playing Head System Pin jack: –10 dBu Rotating dual-head helical scan Impedance: Minimum 10 kΩ Audio recording format (HDV) (kilo ohms), unbalanced MPEG-1 Audio Layer2 Maximum input level: 16-bit 48 kHz (stereo) +16 dBu (approx. 5 Vrms) 60i system Transfer rate 384 kbps +14 dBu (approx.
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COMPONENT OUT jacks General Pin jack Peak inrush current Output at 480i NTSC Hot switching inrush current, With [BETACAM] selected in [IN/OUT REC] measured in accordance with menu European standard Y: 1.0 Vp-p EN55103-1 : 5.0 A (230 V) (with 0.286 Vp-p sync negative, Power requirements output impedance 75 Ω...
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Specifications Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1) AC adaptor (1) Power cord (1) Rack (1) Size AA batteries (2) Cleaning cassette (1) Operating instructions (1) AC adaptor Power requirements 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 – 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage...
Index Alarm message ........63 Menu ............44 Audio mode ........... 18 Menu screen .......... 18 Mini DV cassette ........20 Mini DVCAM cassette ......20 Moisture condensation ......66 Camera data ........... 28 Cassette ..........20 Cassette memory ........20 Cleaning cassette ........
Submenu Index Numerics 480i LEVEL .......... 48 INITIALIZE .......... 55 60i/50i SEL ..........55 i.LINK SET ........... 47 AC ON MODE ........54 JOG AUDIO .......... 51 AUDIO AGC ......... 50 AUDIO LOCK ........51 AUDIO MIX ......... 50 LANGUAGE ......... 53 AUDIO MODE ........
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HARDWARE LIST (1/3) #1: M1.7 X 2.5 #2: M1.7 X 4.0 #3: M1.7 X 2.5 #4: M1.4 X 2.5 (Tapping) (Black) (Black) (Red) (Dark Silver) 2-635-562-11 2-635-562-31 2-660-401-01 3-348-998-81 #5: M1.7 X 3.5 (Tapping) #6: M1.4 X 1.7 #7: M1.7 X 1.6 #8: M1.7 X 3.5 (Tapping) (Black) (Silver)
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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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HARDWARE LIST (3/3) #41: M3.0 X 8.0 (Tapping) #42: M2.0 X 4.0 (Tapping) (Silver) (Silver) 3-065-748-01 7-628-253-00...
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Revision History S.M. Rev. Ver. 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 Repair Parts (C1) S.M. correction: Page 5-7, Page 5-8, Page 5-27 HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C...