....... 1) Non-linear editing This is an editing method that uses video and audio signals that have been digitally encoded and recorded on a hard disk as digital data. When compared with conventional (linear) editing methods, non-linear editing offers vastly improved efficiency in editing operations, such as by eliminating tape transport time.

Chapter 1 Overview

A Wealth of Interfaces
Supports ClipLink function
In response to commands sent from the EditStation, index pictures that are recorded on tape or ClipLink log data that is recorded in the cassette memory can be transferred to the EditStation. The EditStation operator can then efficiently use these pictures and data in a preliminary editing session.
For more information about the ClipLink function, refer to the ClipLink Guide also supplied with this unit.

Digital interfaces

The unit provides the following two digital interfaces. SDTI (QSDI)1): This interface enables SDTI (QSDI)format video, audio and time code signals to be transferred between this unit and the Sony EditStation either at normal speed or four times normal. AES/EBU interface: This interface enables AES/ EBU-format digital audio signals to be input and output. As an option, you can also use the SDI (Serial Digital Interface) as an interface for D1 (component) format digital video and audio signals.
Internal time code generator/reader
The unit contains a time code generator/reader which can generate and read longitudinal time code (LTC) in the SMPTE format (DSR-85) or EBU format (DSR85P), to ensure frame-accurate editing. When the unit is equipped with an optional DSBK130/130P Time Code Input/Output Board, it can output the time code read from tape as analog (LTC) signal, and receive externally generated time code (LTC).

Analog interfaces

The unit also comes with analog interfaces enabling it to be connected to analog video and audio equipment. Analog video: These interfaces include a component interface, composite interface, and S-video interface. Analog audio: 4-channel input and 4-channel output are both provided.

Remote control

The unit can be operated by remote control from an editing controller that supports the RS-422A interface or from a SIRCS2)-system remote controller such as the optional DSRM-10 or SVRM-100A.
Facilities for High-efficiency Editing
The unit provides an abundance of functions that enhance editing efficiency and precision.
High-speed search function
The unit has a picture search function that allows you to view color picture at playback speeds up to 32 times normal speed in forward and reverse directions. When remote-controlling this unit in shuttle mode from an editing controller or a remote controller, you can search at any speed in the range 0 (still) to 32 times normal in both directions. You can also search frame-by-frame in jog mode. At search speeds up to 2 times normal, you can also hear playback audio.

Superimposition function

Time code numbers, operation mode indications, menus, error messages, and other text data can be superimposed and output in analog composite video signals.
DSBK-130/130P Time Code Input/Output Board
When installed in the DSR-85/85P, this board enables SMPTE or EBU-format time code (LTC) to be input to and output from the unit.

RMM-130 Rack Mount Kit

This kit can be used to mount the DSR-85/85P onto an EIA-standard 19-inch rack.
Location and Function of Parts Location and Function

of Parts

Front Panel
1 Display section (A) and video/audio input setting section (see page 9) 2 Display section (B) and COUNTER SELECT button (see page 11)
1 Cassette compartment 2 REMOTE/LOCAL switch

3 POWER switch

4 HEADPHONES control knob 5 HEADPHONES connector 6 CONTROL S connector
3 Tape transport control section (see page 12) 4 Menu control panel (inside of the door) (see page 13)
1 Cassette compartment Accepts standard-size or mini-size DVCAM digital videocassettes. When using a mini-size cassette, insert it into the middle of the compartment.
For details of usable cassettes, see page 22.
3 POWER switch Press on the 1 side to power on the unit. This causes the audio level meter and time counter display to light. Press on the side to power off the unit. 4 HEADPHONES control knob Controls the volume of the headphones connected to the HEADPHONES connector. 5 HEADPHONES connector (stereo phone jack) Connect stereo headphones for headphone monitoring during recording or playback. The audio signal you want to monitor can be selected with the MONITOR SELECT switches on 4 menu control panel. 6 CONTROL S connector (stereo minijack) Connect a SIRCS-system remote controller such as the DSRM-10.
2 REMOTE/LOCAL switch Selects whether the unit is operated from its front panel or from external (remote) equipment. REMOTE : The unit is operated from an editing controller connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel. LOCAL : The unit is operated from its front panel or from a SIRCS-system remote controller connected to the CONTROL S connector on the front panel.
1 Display section (A) and video/audio input setting section
1 Audio level meter 2 AUDIO MODE display 3 INPUT MODE display

dB 0 -12 -20 -30 -40 -60

AUDIO MODE VIDEO
INPUT MODE AUDIO CH-1,1/2 CH-2,3/4 COMPOSITE ANALOG ANALOG S VIDEO COMPONENT AES/EBU AES/EBU SDI SDI SDI QSDI

Fs48k Fs44.1k

AUDIO REC SELECT

AUDIO INPUT LEVEL

INPUT SELECT AUDIO

2CH/4CH

CH-1 CH-1/2

CH-2 CH-3/4

4 INPUT SELECT buttons 5 AUDIO REC SELECT button 6 AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs
1 Audio level meter Indicates the recording level during recording or EE mode1) and the playback level during playback. When the audio level exceeds 0 dB, the OVER indicator lights. The short bars to the left of some level indication bars indicate that those levels are reference audio recording levels. 2 AUDIO MODE display Indicates the audio mode during playback or recording or while in EE mode. During playback it indicates the audio mode in which the tape was recorded. During recording or while in EE mode, it indicates the currently selected audio recording mode. The AUDIO REC SELECT button is used for audio recording mode selection.
[2CH] and [Fs48k] indicators: Light during playback of a tape recorded in two-channel mode (48 kHz), or during two-channel mode (48 kHz) recording. [2CH] and [Fs44.1k] indicators: Light during playback of a tape recorded in two-channel mode (44.1 kHz). [4CH] and [Fs32k] indicators: Light during playback of a tape recorded in four-channel mode (32 kHz), or during four-channel mode (32 kHz) recording.
....... 1) EE mode EE stands for Electric to Electric. When in this mode, the video and audio signals that are input to the VCRs recording circuitry do not pass through any magnetic conversion circuits but instead are output via electric circuits only. This mode is used to check input signals and adjust input levels.
Location and Function of Parts
3 INPUT MODE display Indicates the format of the currently selected video and audio input signals. VIDEO indicators: The corresponding indicator lights when the selected video input signal is in the composite analog, S-video, component analog, or SDI (serial digital interface) format. AUDIO CH-1, 1/2 indicators: The ANALOG, AES/ EBU or SDI indicator lights for the corresponding format of the selected audio signal being input to channel 1 (when in 2-channel mode) or to channels 1 and 2 (when in 4-channel mode). AUDIO CH-2, 3/4 indicators: The ANALOG, AES/EBU, or SDI indicator lights for the corresponding format of the selected audio signal being input to channel 2 (when in 2-channel mode) or to channels 3 and 4 (when in 4-channel mode). QSDI: Lights when QSDI-format video and audio input signals have been selected. When QSDI is selected, all of the indicators in the VIDEO and AUDIO groups go off. 4 INPUT SELECT buttons Select video input signals and audio input signals. VIDEO button: Each press of this button cycles through four video signal selection options: composite analog, S-video, component analog, and SDI. When you select one of these options, the corresponding VIDEO indicator in the INPUT MODE display lights up. AUDIO CH-1, CH-1/2 button: Each press of this button cycles through three audio signal selection options for audio channel 1 (when in 2-channel mode) or channels 1 and 2 (when in 4-channel mode): analog, AES/EBU, and SDI. When you select one of these options, the corresponding AUDIO indicator in the INPUT MODE display lights up. AUDIO CH-2, CH-3/4 button: Each press of this button cycles through three audio signal selection options for audio channel 2 (when in 2-channel mode) or channels 3 and 4 (when in 4-channel mode): analog, AES/EBU, and SDI. When you select one of these options, the corresponding AUDIO indicator in the INPUT MODE display lights up. QSDI: Press this button to select QSDI signals.

For this purpose: Stop recording
Do this: Press the STOP button. The unit enters stop mode, and will automatically switch to standby off mode after 8 minutes. Press the EJECT button. After a few seconds, the tape is unwound from the head drum and the cassette is automatically ejected. If a CNT value is shown on the time counter display (assuming the time data type indicator COUNTER is lit), the CNT value is reset.

Remove the cassette

Inhibit the unit from Change the menu settings. outputting text information See CHARA. DISPLAY (page 43) in Chapter 4 (time data, operation mode Menu Settings. indications, etc.) to the video monitor. Change the time period Change the menu settings. before the unit switches to See TAPE PROTECTION (page 46) in Chapter 4 standby off mode from stop Menu Settings. mode
Preventing accidental erasure
Set the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette to SAVE to prevent accidental erasure of recorded contents.
REC/SAVE switch Set to SAVE

REC SAVE

To enable re-recording Set the cassettes REC/SAVE switch to REC. If you insert a cassette into the unit when this switch is set to SAVE, the unit will not record when you press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button.
Checking the tape for slack
Using a paper clip or a similar object, turn the reel gently in the direction shown by the arrow. If the reel does not move, there is no slack. Insert the cassette into the cassette compartment, and after about 10 seconds take it out.

Paper clip, etc.

No double insertion of cassettes
When you insert a cassette, the orange lock-out plate appears in the cassette compartment to prevent double insertion.

Playback Playback

This section describes the necessary settings and operations to perform playback on this unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit as part of an editing system, for dubbing, or as a standalone videocassette player. For the necessary connections for playback and the settings not covered in this section, see Chapter 5 Connections and Settings.

Settings for Playback

Player (DSR-85/85P)
Power on this unit by pressing on the 1 side of the POWER switch. Power on the video monitor and set the monitors switches as shown below.
Setting ON (or attach a 75 terminator) Set according to the type of input signal from this unit.
Switch 75 termination switch Input switch

Playback Procedure

Insert a cassette.

Chapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation
The COUNTER SELECT button will not operate when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE. Use the external equipment connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel to select the time data. To reset the CNT value Press the RESET (NO) button on the menu control panel. This resets the CNT value to 0:00:00:00.
a) +2.0 in the left box is an example of playback speed indication.
If during playback the recording on the tape includes discontinuities, the counter may operate incorrectly at the corresponding points.
Using the Internal Time Code Generator
You can set the time codes initial value before recording the time code generated by the internal time code generator onto a tape. In addition, you can set the time codes user bits to record user bit data such as the date, time, scene number, reel number, or other useful information. When the unit is equipped with an optional DSBK130/130P Time Code Input/Output Board, the internal time code generator can be locked to (synchronized with) an external time code.
For details of menu settings, see Chapter 4 Menu Settings.
Press the TC PRESET button on the menu control panel. The current setting is shown on the monitor screen and in the time counter display on the units front panel. The leftmost digit keeps flashing. One of the following menu screens is displayed on the monitor depending on the setting made in Step 1.
TC PRESET MODE UB PRESET MODE

00:00:00:00

To set the time codes initial value and user bit data
UP :DATA INCREMENT DOWN :DATA DECREMENT LEFT :LEFT SHIFT RIGHT :RIGHT SHIFT RESET :DATA CLEAR SET :DATA SET TC PSET:ABORT & EXIT
Time code initial value setting screen

User bit setting screen

4,5,4 5
If you press the TC PRESET button while CNT value is being displayed, the message COUNTER MODE IS SELECTED. SET COUNTER SELECT SWITCH TO TC OR UB will appear on the monitor screen and CNT mode! will appear in the time counter display on the units front panel. If this happens, press the COUNTER SELECT button to light the time data type indicator TC or U-BIT. Use the and buttons to move the flashing digit to the value to be changed. Use the and buttons to change the value of the flashing digit. Enter hexadecimal values (0 to 9, A to F) when setting user bit data. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until you have set the desired values for all digits. To set a value of 00:00:00:00, simply press the RESET (NO) button.

(Continued)

Press the COUNTER SELECT button to light the time data type indicator TC or U-BIT. TC: To set the time codes initial value. U-BIT: To set user bit data The current time code value or user bit data is shown in the time counter display.

ABORT:MENU KEY Monitor screen
Press the SET (YES) button to perform dubbing at 4 times normal speed. Press the RESET (NO) button to perform dubbing at normal speed. The following message appears.
INSERT RECORD TAPE IN THIS VTR AND SOURCE TAPE IN THE PLAYER VTR.
To end the dubbing operation while it is in progress Press the STOP button.
When the dubbing is completed, message COMPLETED appears on the monitor screen and in the time counter display. The source tape and recording tape are both automatically rewound to the beginning, and the cassettes ejected. When the cassette is ejected, this unit returns to the state in step 6.
To continue by dubbing another tape, repeat steps 7 and 8.
Insert the source tape in the player, and the recording tape in this unit. A message to confirm the dubbing operation appears.
QSDI DUBBING (A/V/TC/CM) START QSDI DUBBING?
10When the dubbing is completed, press the MENU

button to exit the menu.

Start dub?
START:YES KEY ABORT:MENU KEY Monitor screen
To cancel the dubbing operation Press the MENU button.
Dubbing Signals in QSDI Format QSDI Dubbing Function
If the following message appears in step 7 for an A/V/TC/CM dubbing operation
CM MEMORY STORAGE CAPACITY OF THE RECORD TAPE IS TOO SMALL.

CM capacity!

When carrying out A/V/TC/CM dubbing, the contents of the cassette memory of the cassettes inserted in both this unit and the player are checked. If the cassette memory capacity of the source tape is larger than the cassette memory capacity of the recording tape, the above message appears. In this case, replace the recording tape by a tape with a larger cassette memory capacity. If the following message appears in step 8 for an A/V/TC/CM dubbing operation
QSDI DUBBING (A/V/TC/CM) QSDI DUBBING IS ABORTED. EXECUTE CM COPY?

Copy CM?

COPY :YES KEY NOT COPY:NO KEY Monitor screen
When carrying out A/V/TC/CM dubbing, if you press the STOP button to stop dubbing in step 8, or if dubbing stops because the source tape is longer than the recording tape, the above message appears, to confirm whether or not to copy the contents of the cassette memory. To copy the contents of the cassette memory, press the SET (YES) button. If you do not wish to copy the contents of the cassette memory, press the RESET (NO) button. If you press the RESET (NO) button, however, the contents of the cassette memory may not agree with the material recorded on the tape.

Menu Organization

Chapter 4 Menu Settings
As shown in the figure below, the menu system consists of four levels and is functionally divided into three subsystems: the setup menu, the auto mode (AUTO FUNCTION) execution menu and the digital hours meter display menu. This chapter mainly describes the setup menu, showing its contents and how to operate it.

Menu contents OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation Description of settings settings AUTO EE SELECT [> Auto EE]: Determine whether the unit enters EE mode or PB mode when audio and video signals from other equipment are input. When this unit is used as the recorder for cut editing, it is possible to output the input audio and video signals to the monitor. The term EE mode is used to refer to this feature, which enables the entire editing operation to be carried out with a single monitor. CASSETTE OUT [>> Cass. out]: Operations when the cassette has been ejected EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals from other equipment. PB [>>> PB]: Mute video and audio signals.
F. FWD/REWa) [>> F. FWD/ EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals from other REW]: Operations when in equipment. fast forward or rewind PB [>>> PB]: Mute video and audio signals. (However, mode holding down the F FWD or REW button on the front panel makes this setting ineffective temporarily and allows you to perform a picture search at 32 times normal speed in forward or reverse direction.) STOP [>> STOP]: Operations when in stop mode STANDBY OFF [>> STBY OFF]: Operations when in standby off mode EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals from other equipment. PB [>>> PB]: The unit enters playback mode and outputs a still picture. EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals from other equipment PB [>>> PB]: The unit enters playback mode and outputs a still picture.
LOCAL ENABLE [> Local ENA]: Select which of the tape ALL DISABLE [>> All DIS]: All of the tape transport control transport control buttons (EJECT, REW, PLAY, F FWD, buttons are disabled. STOP, REC) operate when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is STOP & EJECT [>> STOP & E]: Only the STOP and EJECT set to REMOTE. buttons are enabled. ALL ENABLE [>> All ENA]: All of the tape transport control buttons are enabled, and settings such as preroll time change or time data display selection are effective. MAX SRCH SPEED [> Max SRCH]: Set the maximum value for search mode. 16 [>> 16]: Restrict the search speed to 16 times normal. Use this setting when using search mode for cueing. 32 [>> 32]: Restrict the search speed to 32 times normal. Use this setting when using search mode for cueing. 85 [>> 85]: Allow searching at up to the maximum tape transport speed of 85 times normal. The picture cannot be seen on the monitor at this speed. ENABLE [>> ENABLE]: Rewind automatically. DISABLE [>> DISABLE]: Do not rewind automatically.

To be able to input an LTC signal from external equipment, it is necessary to install the optional DSBK-130/130P Time Code Input/Output Board in this unit. When the selected input mode is QSDI (the QSDI indicator is lit in the INPUT MODE display), setting TC MODE under the TIME CODE menu item to EXT REGEN causes the internal time code generator to automatically synchronize with the external time code input to the unit via the QSDI interface. RUN MODE [> RUN mode]: Select the time code generators FREE RUN [>> FREE RUN]: Time code generator keeps advancement (RUN) mode. running. REC RUN [>> REC RUN]: Time code generator only runs while recording.
Set to FREE RUN when carrying out editing with an editing controller. With the REC RUN setting, editing and other operations will not be carried out correctly. (Only on DSR-85) ON (DF) [>> ON (DF)]: Drop frame mode OFF (NDF) [>> OFF (NDF)]: Non-drop frame mode DF MODE [> DF mode]: Select whether the time code generator and time counter operate in drop frame mode or non-drop frame mode. Normally select drop frame mode, to keep in sync with real time. The non-drop frame mode is useful for example when using computer graphics, and working on a frame count basis.
Menu contents (Continued) TIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the time code generator UB BINARY GP. [> UB Binary Gp]: Select the user bit binary group flag of the time code generator
Description of settings 000: NOT SPECIFIED [>> 000]: Character set not specified 001: ISO CHARACTER [>> 001]: 8-bit characters conforming to ISO 646 and ISO 2022 010: UNASSIGNED-1 [>> 010]: Undefined 011: UNASSIGNED-2 [>> 011]: Undefined 100: UNASSIGNED-3 [>> 100]: Undefined 101: PAGE/LINE [>> 101]: Mutliplex 110: UNASSIGNED-4 [>> 110]: Undefined 111: UNASSIGNED-5 [>> 111]: Undefined MUTE [>> mute]: Output no timecode. THROUGH [>> through]: Output LTC with the phase synchronized to the signal input to the TIME CODE IN connector. Use this mode when the signal input to the VIDEO IN connectors is not synchronized to the reference video signal. (See the example configuration on page 48.) VIDEO INPUT PHASE [>> V input]: Output LTC with the phase synchronized to the input video signal. Use this mode when using the video input in a bridging (loop-through) connection. (See the example configuration on page 48.) VIDEO OUTPUT PHASE [>> V output]: Output LTC with the phase synchronized to the output video signal. Use this mode when using a bridging (loop-through) connection from the output video to the input video. (See the example configuration on page 49.) Description of settings 30 MIN [>>> 30 min] to 0.5 SEC [>>> 0.5 sec]: Select time from 16 settings ranging from 0.5 seconds to 30 minutes in steps of 0.1 second. Factory default setting: 8MIN [>>> 8min] STANDBY OFF [>>> STANDBY]: Standby off mode TENSION RELEASE [>>> T.RLSE]: The tape tension is released, but the picture can still be seen on the monitor.

When the TC MODE menu item is set to EXT REGEN, the user-bit binary group flag setting follows the setting on the time code input to this unit.
TC EE OUT MODE [> TC out mod]: This only appears when the optional DSBK-130/130P Timecode Input/Output Board is installed. It controls the phase of the LTC signal output when recording timecode and in STOP REC mode (forced EE mode).
TAPE PROTECTION [Tape protect]: Settings related to tape and video head protection FROM STOP [> From STOP TIMER [>> STP timer]: STOP]: Set the time to Set the time to switch from switch from stop mode to stop mode to tape protection tape protection mode and mode. select the mode for NEXT MODE [>>> Next mode]: protecting the video Select tape protection mode heads and video tape. when time set in STOP TIMER setting elapses.
STILL TIMER [>> STL timer]: FROM STILL [> From Set the time to switch from STILL]: Set the time to still search mode or switch from still search playback pause mode to mode or playback pause mode to tape protection tape protection mode. mode. Also select the NEXT MODE [>>> Next mode]: STEP FWD [>>> Step]: The tape is advanced at 1/30 normal type of tape protection Select the type of tape speed for 2 seconds. mode to follow still search protection mode to follow STANDBY OFF [>>> STANDBY]: Standby off mode mode when the set time still search mode when the TENSION RELEASE [>>> T.RLSE]: The tape tension is elapses (playback pause time set in STILL TIMER released, but the picture can still be seen on the monitor. mode is always followed elapses. by tension release mode).
When the unit is in tension release mode, the head drum is still rotating, so the picture can be output and monitored. That is, it is still in standby on mode (i.e. is on standby). Therefore, care should be taken over the setting if it is critically important whether the unit is in standby on or standby off mode (for example when the unit is used for broadcasting). 30 MIN [>>> 30 min] to 0.5 SEC [>>> 0.5 sec]: Select time from 16 settings ranging from 0.5 seconds to 30 minutes in steps of 0.1 second. Factory default setting: 8MIN [>>> 8min]
When the unit is in step forward or tension release mode, the head drum is still rotating, so the picture can be output and monitored. That is, it is still in standby on mode (i.e. is on standby). Therefore, care should be taken over the setting if it is critically important whether the unit is in standby on or standby off mode (for example when the unit is used for broadcasting).

Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier
When using two or more players, as in an A/B roll editing system, phase synchronization of the signals (i.e. system sync) is necessary and for composite signals, the subcarrier phase must also be in sync. If not, picture instabilities or color break-up may occur at edit points.

Phases

After configuring the editing system, use a vectorscope to adjust the sync and subcarrier phase of the recorder and players. Subcarrier phase adjustment is necessary when using composite signals.
Switcher (DFS-500/ 500Pa), etc.)

PGM OUT

Vectorscope (Sony Tektronix 1750/1751, etc.)
75 coaxial cable (B) A IN 75 coaxial cable (A) B IN

REF. VIDEO EXT IN

Editing controller (PVE-500)
a) The sync and subcarrier phase of the output signal from the DFS-500/500P switcher are automatically adjusted.
Note Ensure that the 75 coaxial cables (A) and (B) are of the same length.
Performing a phase adjustment operation
Press the SCH button on the vectorscope. The vectorscope switches to SCH mode. Press the B channel button on the vectorscope. This displays the black burst signal from the switcher.
On player 1, adjust the SYNC and SC controls, using a Phillips screwdriver, so that the output from player 1 on channel (A) is in correct phase alignment with the black burst signal on channel (B).
This indicator moves as you turn the SYNC control.
This indicator moves as you turn the SC control.
Press the EXT button on the vectorscope. This switches the vectorscope to external synchronization mode.
Adjust the sync and subcarrier phase of the output signal from player 1.
Adjust the phase synchronization control on the vectorscope so that the sync and subcarrier phases are close to the reference line.
Sync phase Subcarrier phase
When component signals are used the subcarrier phase indicator does not appear.
Output the player 2 signal from the PVE-500, and repeat steps 6 and 7 to adjust the sync and subcarrier phase of the output from player 2.

Reference line

Align the sync and subcarrier phase of the black burst signal to the reference line.
Output the player 1 signal from the PVE-500. Press the A channel button on the vectorscope. This displays the sync phase and subcarrier phase (composite signals only) of the signal from player 1.

Maintenance

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Condensation

If you move the unit suddenly from a cold to a warm location, or if you use it in a very humid place, moisture from the air may condense on the head drum. This is called condensation, and if a tape is run in this state, the tape may stick to the drum and can be easily damaged. To lessen the risk of this occurring, this unit is equipped with a condensation detection system. If condensation occurs while the unit is operating: The alarm message MOISTURE HAS BEEN DETECTED. appears on the monitor screen, and the alarm message HUMID! on the time counter display. At the same time the unit ejects the cassette automatically. If this happens, leave the units power on and wait until the alarm messages disappear. If the condensation alarm message appears immediately after powering on: Leave the unit powered on and wait until the alarm message disappears. You cannot load a cassette into the unit while the alarm message is being displayed. Once the alarm message disappears, the unit is ready for use. Digital hours meter display modes The digital hours meter has the following four display modes. T1 (OPERATION) mode The cumulative total hours during which the unit is powered on is displayed in 10-hour increments. T2 (DRUM ROTATION) mode The cumulative total hours of drum rotation with tape threaded is displayed in 10-hour increments. T3 (TAPE RUNNING) mode The cumulative total hours of tape transport operation is displayed in 10-hour increments. CT (THREADING) mode The cumulative number of tape threading/unthreading operation pairs is displayed in 10-operation pair increments. For all modes except T1 (OPERATION), there are two types of count: a trip count, which is resettable, and the cumulative total from manufacture, which is unresettable.

The MENU button or TC PRESET button Press the button once again to exit the menu on the menu control panel has been control mode, time code preset mode, or digital pressed. hours meter display mode. (In either of these modes, the time data is not shown in the time counter display.) The U-BIT time data type indicator is lit. Press the COUNTER SELECT button to make the COUNTER or TC time data type indicator light up.
Input problems Symptom It is not possible to record a QSDI signal. Cause No QSDI signal is input to the unit.
Remedy Connect a QSDI signal to the QSDI INPUT connector.
a) In these states, an alarm message appears on the monitor screen and on the time counter display.
Monitor problems Symptom Data is not superimposed on the monitor screen. Cause Remedy CHARA. DISPLAY under the DISPLAY Set CHARA. DISPLAY to ON. (See page 43.) CONTROL menu item is set to OFF. The monitor is not connected to the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector of this unit. The image on the monitors screen is too bright. The 75 termination switch for video input on the monitor is in the OFF position or a 75 terminator is not fitted to its video input connector. Connect the monitor to the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector. (You must make this connection to display any type of text on the monitor.) Set the 75 termination switch to ON or connect a terminator.
The image on the monitors screen is too dark. The image is too dark when recording a composite video signal. Audio problems Symptom When an AES/EBU, SDI or QSDI digital audio input is selected, the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control konbs do not work.
In a video signal loop-through connection Set the 75 termination switches to OFF on all of video monitors, 75 termination monitors other than the loop-end monitor. switches for video input on monitors other than the loop-end monitor are in the ON position.
Cause DIGITAL INPUT under the AUDIO CONTROL menu item is set to BYPASS.
Remedy Set DIGITAL INPUT to VARIABLE. (See page 47.)
To be able to perform this operation, it is necessary to set the menu item MENU GRADE to ENHANCED. (See page 47.) QSDI AUDIO MON under the OPERATIONAL FUNCTION menu item is set to QSDI. Change the menu setting of QSDI AUDIO MON to a setting other than QSDI, and input an audio signal corresponding to the new setting. (See page 43.)
When a QSDI signal from a player VCR is selected as the input to this unit, putting the player into jog mode stops this unit from outputting an EE audio signal.
To be able to perform this operation, it is necessary to set the menu item MENU GRADE to ENHANCED. (See page 47.) Editing problems Symptom Execution of video editing in insert mode causes subcode data recorded on tape other than time code data to disappear from tape. Cause Remedy This phenomenon cannot be avoided with an editing system using this unit as the recorder.

494 (/2)

512 (/4)

174 (6 7/8)

191 (/8)

Video performance

Bandwidth (when using analog component interface) DSR-85: Y: 5.0 MHz +1.0 dB/1.0 dB RY, BY: 1.5 MHz +1.0 dB/ 5.0 dB DSR-85P: Y: 5.5 MHz +1.0 dB/2.0 dB RY, BY: 2.0 MHz +1.0 dB/ 2.0 dB S/N(when using analog component interface) More than 55 dB K-factor (K2T, KPB) Less than 2.0% Y/C delay Less than 30 ns

427 (16 7/8)

Unit: mm (inches)

Audio performance

Frequency response 2-channel (FS=48 kHz) mode: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5 dB/1.0 dB 4-channel (FS=32 kHz) mode: 20 Hz to 14.5 kHz +0.5 dB/1.0 dB Dynamic range More than 85 dB Distortion (THD + N) Less than 0.05% (FS=48 kHz)
Digital audio inputs DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) INPUT XLR 3-pin, female (2), 110 , balanced
Time code input TIME CODE IN (with optional DSBK-130/130P Time Code Input/Output Board installed) BNC type, SMPTE time code (DSR-85), EBU time code (DSR85P), 0.5 Vp-p to 18 Vp-p, 3.3 k, unbalanced

Input connectors

Digital signal inputs QSDI INPUT BNC type, QSDI format (270 Mbps) SDI INPUT (with optional DSBK-120/120P SDI Input/Output Board installed) BNC type (2, active-through), Serial Digital Interface format (270 Mbps), SMPTE 259M/ CCIR656-III Analog video inputs REF. VIDEO IN BNC type (2, loop-through), black burst, 0.286 Vp-p, 75 , sync negative VIDEO IN BNC type (2, loop-through), composite, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , sync negative COMPONENT VIDEO IN BNC type (3), component Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , sync negative RY, BY: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 (75%) S VIDEO IN DIN 4-pin Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 (DSR-85) 0.3 Vp-p, 75 (DSR-85P) Analog audio inputs AUDIO IN XLR 3-pin, female (4), +4/0/6 dBu, 600 (with 600 ON/OFF switch set to ON), 10 k (with switch OFF), balanced

Output connectors

Digital signal outputs QSDI OUTPUT BNC type, QSDI format (270 Mbps) SDI OUTPUT (with optional DSBK-120/120P SDI Input/Output Board installed) BNC type (2, active-through), Serial Digital Interface format (270 Mbps), SMPTE 259M/ CCIR656-III Analog video outputs REF. VIDEO OUT BNC type, composite sync, 0.286 Vp-p, 75 , sync negative (with burst) VIDEO OUT 1, 2 (SUPER) BNC type (2), composite, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , sync negative COMPONENT VIDEO OUT BNC type (3), component Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , sync negative RY, BY: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 (75%) S VIDEO OUT DIN 4-pin, Y and C separated Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 (burst level) (DSR-85) 0.3 Vp-p, 75 (burst level) (DSR-85P)