Sony HVR-M15N Manuel d'utilisateur

 2006 Sony Corporation2-678-753-11(1)Digital HDVideocassetteRecorderHVR-M15U/M15N/M15E/M15POperating Instructions

10 Chapter 1 OverviewChapter 1 Overview...

Chapter 1 Overview 11Chapter 1 Overview5 PLAY buttonWhen you press this button, the indicator lights andplayback begins.If you press this button while

12 Chapter 1 OverviewChapter 1 OverviewLocation and Function of Parts3 HDV indicatorLights when the unit is in the following operatingstatus.• When a

Chapter 1 Overview 13Chapter 1 OverviewRear Panel1 S VIDEO jacksTo connect a device equipped with an S VIDEO jack,use S VIDEO jacks on the unit.If you

14 Chapter 1 OverviewChapter 1 Overview6 COMPONENT OUT jacksUse to output component signals.To connect a device equipped with the componentvideo input

Chapter 1 Overview 15Chapter 1 Overview• When connecting a device that has a 6-pin i.LINKjack to the unit, first, connect the plug of the cable tothe

16 Chapter 1 OverviewChapter 1 OverviewSupplied Remote Commander1 EJECT buttonNoteThe unit does not open and close Cassette Lid 5(page 8) automaticall

Chapter 1 Overview 17Chapter 1 Overview3 Put the lid back.Notes on batteries• Make sure that the battery orientation is correct wheninserting batterie

18 Chapter 1 OverviewChapter 1 OverviewThe unit can display various superimposed text data onan external monitor connected to the unit.In this operati

Chapter 1 Overview 19Chapter 1 Overviewqs Audio level metersFor details of the audio level meter display, see “AUDIOMIX” in “AUDIO SET” menu on page 5

2WARNINGTo reduce fire or shock hazard, do notexpose the unit to rain or moisture.This symbol is intended to alert the user to thepresence of uninsula

20 Chapter 2 Playback and RecordingChapter 2 Playback and RecordingPaper clip, etc.ReelChapter2Playback andRecordingNotes on Power Supply and Video

Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 21Chapter 2 Playback and RecordingPreparing the Power SupplyConnect the power cord (supplied) to the AC adaptor(sup

22 Chapter 2 Playback and RecordingChapter 2 Playback and RecordingNotes•When inserting a cassette, hold the back edge of thecassette in the center

Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 23Chapter 2 Playback and RecordingInstalling the Unit VerticallyPut the unit into the supplied rack as illustrated

24 Chapter 2 Playback and RecordingChapter 2 Playback and RecordingThis section describes the connections and settings forthe playback and functions

Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 25Chapter 2 Playback and RecordingNotes• To playback the picture recorded in HDV formatwhen you connect the monitor

26 Chapter 2 Playback and RecordingChapter 2 Playback and RecordingPlayback• If you connect the input connectors of the unit to theoutput connectors

Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 27Chapter 2 Playback and RecordingSettings for PlaybackPreparation on the unitNotes• Text information is superimpos

28 Chapter 2 Playback and RecordingChapter 2 Playback and RecordingPlayback FunctionsThis section describes useful functions duringplayback.Displayi

Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 29Chapter 2 Playback and RecordingPlaying at various speedsYou can play back a tape at various speeds usingRemote C

3NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THEUNITED KINGDOMHVR-M15E onlyA moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to thisequipment for your safety and convenience

30 Chapter 2 Playback and RecordingChapter 2 Playback and RecordingTo hear the sound while playing at variousspeedsTo hear the sound when playing at

Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 31Chapter 2 Playback and RecordingAuto RepeatThe unit can repeat the playback of all or a part of thetape.1 Set [AU

32 Chapter 2 Playback and RecordingChapter 2 Playback and RecordingUsing the Unit as a Videocassette RecorderThis section describes the connections,

Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 33Chapter 2 Playback and RecordingNotes• If you connect the output connectors of the unit to theinput connectors of

34 Chapter 2 Playback and RecordingChapter 2 Playback and RecordingUsing the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder• The unit cannot record MPEG2 signals

Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 35Chapter 2 Playback and Recording6 If INPUT SELECT switch is set to S VIDEO orVIDEO, select the audio mode. (With

36 Chapter 2 Playback and RecordingChapter 2 Playback and RecordingUsing the Unit as a Videocassette RecorderRecording FunctionsMarking an indexBy p

Chapter 3 Dubbing/EditingChapter 3 Dubbing/Editing 37HVR-M15 (rear panel)Monitori.LINK cable (not supplied)i.LINK jackDigital videoequipment with an

Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing38 Chapter 3 Dubbing/EditingTo dub a tape recorded in HDV format using duplicatefunction on such as the DSR-25/45/50, selec

Chapter 3 Dubbing/EditingChapter 3 Dubbing/Editing 39RecorderAudio inputComponent video inputVideo inputS-video inputAudio cable (Phono jack) (not s

4 Table of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of ContentsChapter1OverviewChapter3Dubbing/EditingFeatures ...

Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing40 Chapter 3 Dubbing/EditingDubbing procedures1 Prepare the unit.Refer to “Settings for Recording” on page 34.2 Prepare th

Chapter 3 Dubbing/EditingChapter 3 Dubbing/Editing 41Editing (Connecting with a Computer)You can set up an editing system by connecting theunit to a

Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing42 Chapter 3 Dubbing/EditingPreparationsTransferring the picture data from the unitto a computer (editing machine)• To tran

Chapter 3 Dubbing/EditingChapter 3 Dubbing/Editing 43Transferring the picture data on acomputer (editing machine) to the unit• To transfer the pictu

Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus44 Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through MenusChapter4Adjusting and SettingThrough MenusOperating the

Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through MenusChapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 45AUDIO MODE (page 50)AUDIO AGC (page 50)AUDIO REC LV

Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus46 Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through MenusMenu ContentsInitial settings are indicated with rectan

Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through MenusChapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 47Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT RECVIDEO OUTi.LINK S

Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus48 Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through MenusIcon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT RECCOLOR BARBARS TYP

Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through MenusChapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 49DISPLAY SET menuIcon/Menu Submenu Setting DISPLAY SET

Table of Contents 5Chapter4Adjusting andSettingThrough MenusOperating the Menus ... 44Menu Organiza

Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus50 Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through MenusAUDIO SET menuIcon/Menu Submenu Setting AUDIO SETAUDI

Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through MenusChapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 51UNLOCK MODE : Records the sampling clocks of audio and

Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus52 Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through MenusHDV/DV INTCSelects whether to record internal time code

Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through MenusChapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 53You can select the desired language on Data display scr

Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus54 Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through MenusSelects the noise reduction level for the luminance sig

Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through MenusChapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 55Switches to the 1080/60i (NTSC) or the 1080/50i (PAL).1

56 Chapter 5 MaintenanceChapter 5 MaintenanceChapter5MaintenanceTroubleshootingPlease check the following before contacting your Sony dealer.General

Chapter 5 Maintenance 57Chapter 5 MaintenancePower sourcesSymptom Cause/RemedyThe power cannot be turned on.The unit does not operate even if thepow

58 Chapter 5 MaintenanceChapter 5 MaintenanceOutput/PlaybackSymptom Cause/RemedyCannot playback.Cannot playback in reverse at variousspeeds.Horizont

Chapter 5 Maintenance 59Chapter 5 Maintenance• i.LINK signal output from the digital non-linear editing controller does not includea time code.t Con

6 Chapter 1 OverviewChapter 1 OverviewChapter1OverviewFeaturesThe HVR-M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P is a digital HDvideocassette recorder supporting HDV format

60 Chapter 5 MaintenanceChapter 5 MaintenanceSymptom Cause/RemedyThe unit does not function as part of adigital non-linear editing system.Although t

Chapter 5 Maintenance 61Chapter 5 Maintenancet Reconnect the i.LINK cable (not supplied).• INPUT SELECT switch is set to a position other than HDV/D

62 Chapter 5 MaintenanceChapter 5 MaintenanceSelf-diagnosis display/Warning IndicatorsThe following alarm indicators may appear on an external monit

Chapter 5 Maintenance 63Chapter 5 MaintenanceAlarm MessagesThe following alarm messages appear with the alarm indicators. Take appropriate action ac

64 Chapter 5 MaintenanceChapter 5 MaintenanceNotes on UseNotes on the VideocassetteRecorderDo not use the unit in a place subject to directsunlight

Chapter 5 Maintenance 65Chapter 5 MaintenanceEvery 50 hoursIf you repeat the tape transport operation, the videoheads will become dirty and coated w

66 Chapter 5 MaintenanceChapter 5 MaintenanceCleaning the terminalIf the gold-plated terminals of a cassette become dirty,or dirt accumulates on the

Chapter 5 Maintenance 67Chapter 5 Maintenance•TAPE RUN modeThe cumulative total hours of tape running time isdisplayed in 10-hour increments.•THREAD

68 AppendixAppendixAppendixCompatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV FormatsHDV format is an HD VCR format based on DV format of the globally widespread gen

Appendix 69AppendixPlayback compatibilityThe compatibility between playback tape format and player is summarized in the table below.* The unit can pla

Chapter 1 Overview 7Chapter 1 OverviewHigh definition down convert functionWhen you want to playback a tape recorded in HDVformat, you can down conver

70 AppendixAppendixDubbing with S VIDEO or VIDEO jacksWhen you use the unit as a recorder to perform dubbing between the unit and another equipment co

Appendix 71AppendixDubbing with HDV/DV jackWhen you perform dubbing between the unit and digital video equipment connected with the i.LINK cable usi

72 AppendixAppendixRecording tape when the unit is used as a recorder1) When the unit is used as a recorder, the recording format is determined by [

Appendix 73AppendixAbout i.LINK HDV/DV jack provided on the unit is an i.LINK-compliant jack. This section describes the i.LINKstandard and its featur

74 AppendixAppendixSpecificationsSystemVideo/Audio recording/playing Head SystemRotating dual-head helical scanAudio recording format (HDV)MPEG-1 Audi

Appendix 75AppendixGeneralPeak inrush currentHot switching inrush current,measured in accordance withEuropean standardEN55103-1 : 5.0 A (230 V)Power r

76 AppendixAppendixSupplied accessoriesRemote Commander (1)AC adaptor (1)Power cord (1)Rack (1)Size AA batteries (2)Cleaning cassette (1)Operating ins

Appendix 77AppendixIndexAAlarm message ... 63Audio mode ... 18CCamera data

78 AppendixAppendixSubmenu IndexNumerics480i LEVEL ... 4860i/50i SEL ...

8 Chapter 1 OverviewChapter 1 OverviewLocation and Function of PartsFront Panel1 Remote sensor2 DISPLAY OUTPUT switchSelects the destination for the t

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Chapter 1 Overview 9Chapter 1 Overview6 J/j/K/k buttonUse these buttons in menu settings and other settings.7 EXEC (execute) buttonUse this button in