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Sony DSR-45 - Service Manual

Sony DSR-45
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SERVICE MANUAL
System
Recording format DVCAM/DV (SP) format, rotating
2-head helical scan, digital
component recording
Video signal
DSR-45:
EIA STANDARD, NTSC color
system
DSR-45P:
CCIR STANDARD, PAL colour
system
Video
Quantization 8-bit
Sampling frequency
DSR-45:
13.5 MHz (4:1:1 Component)
DSR-45P:
13.5 MHz (4:2:0 Component)
Audio
Quantization 12-bit (non-linear) or 16-bit
(linear)
Sampling frequency
32 kHz (12-bit recording) or
48 kHz (16-bit recording)
Usable cassettes Standard-DVCAM cassettes and
Mini-DVCAM cassettes
Recording time Standard cassette
DVCAM:
184 minutes (PDV184)
180 minutes (DV270)
DV: 270 minutes (PDV184/
DV270)
Mini cassette
DVCAM: 40 minutes (PDVM40/
DVM60)
DV: 60 minutes (PDVM40/
DVM60)
(We recommend that you use
DVCAM cassettes.)
Clock
System Quartz locked, digital display
Power back-up Back-up duration: up to two weeks
(after an 8-hour charge)
Inputs
VIDEO IN REF.IN
BNC type
1 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)
S VIDEO IN Mini DIN 4-pin
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p
(75 ohms, unbalanced)
Chrominance signal:
0.286 Vp-p (DSR-45)
0.3 Vp-p (DSR-45P)
(75 ohms unbalanced)
COMPONENT IN
Y: BNC type
1.0 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)
R-Y: BNC type
0.7 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)
(DSR-45: 75%, color bars / DSR-
45P: 100%, colour bars)
B-Y: BNC type
0.7 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)
(DSR-45: 75%, color bars / DSR-
45P: 100%, colour bars)
DV IN/OUT 4-pin jack (i.LINK)
AUDIO IN (CH-1 to CH-4)
Phono jack, –10/–2/+4 dBu,
Impedance more than 47 kohms,
unbalanced
Maximum input level:
DSR-45:
–10 : +18 dBu (about 6 Vrms)
–2 : +24 dBu (about 12.5 Vrms)
+4 : +30 dBu (about 25 Vrms)
DSR-45P:
–10 : +16 dBu (about 5 Vrms)
–2 : +22 dBu (about 10 Vrms)
+4 : +28 dBu (about 20 Vrms)
TC IN BNC type
0.5 to 18 Vp-p (time code input)
0.5 to 4 Vp-p (through output)
Outputs
MONITOR VIDEO
Phono jack, 1 Vp-p (75 ohms,
unbalanced) (superimpose)
VIDEO OUT BNC type, 1 Vp-p (75 ohms,
unbalanced)
COMPONENT OUT
Y: BNC type
1.0 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)
R-Y: BNC type
0.7 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)
(DSR-45: 75%, color bars / DSR-
45P: 100%, colour bars)
B-Y: BNC type
0.7 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)
(DSR-45: 75%, color bars / DSR-
45P: 100%, colour bars)
S VIDEO OUT Mini DIN 4-pin
Luminance signal: 1.0 Vp-p
(75 ohms, unbalanced)
Chrominance signal:
0.286 Vp-p (DSR-45)
0.3 Vp-p (DSR-45P)
(75 ohms, unbalanced)
AUDIO OUT (CH-1 to CH-4)
XLR 3-pin, male, +4 dBu, 600
ohms loading, balanced
MONITOR AUDIO
Phono jack
TC OUT BNC type, 2.2 Vp-p, 600 ohms /
1.2 Vp-p, 75 ohms
0.5 to 4 Vp-p (through output,
600 ohms)
PHONES Stereo minijack, 8
SPECIFICATIONS
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DSR-45/45P
RMT-DS5
US Model
Canadian Model
DSR-45
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model
Australian Model
New Zealand Model
DSR-45P
R MECHANISM
Ver 1.0 2002. 04
DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • S
    spencervillarrealSep 9, 2025
    What to do if my Sony DSR-45 VCR displays EE pictures and sound?
    • C
      Charles MyersSep 9, 2025
      If your Sony VCR displays EE pictures and sound, check the DISPLAY SET menu. If EE/PB SEL is set to PB, change it to EE.
  • Q
    qjonesAug 23, 2025
    What to do if my Sony VCR's audio is noisy?
    • N
      Norma FloresAug 23, 2025
      If the audio from your Sony VCR is noisy, there are a few potential causes: * The INPUT SELECT selector may not match the signal input. Adjust the selector to match the signal input. * The tape you're using might be damaged. Try removing the cassette and inserting another one. * The video heads could be dirty. Clean the video heads using the supplied cleaning cassette.
  • E
    Elizabeth ReedAug 25, 2025
    Why does my Sony DSR-45 VCR rewind automatically when the tape ends?
    • D
      Darrell KnoxAug 25, 2025
      If your Sony VCR automatically starts rewinding when the tape reaches its end, it's because the TIMER selector is set to REPEAT. To prevent this, set the TIMER selector to OFF.
  • N
    Nicholas CampbellAug 27, 2025
    What to do if my Sony DSR-45 operates by itself?
    • A
      Aaron ValdezAug 27, 2025
      If your Sony VCR is operating by itself, check the COMMANDER setting on the OTHERS menu. If it's set to WIRELESS and a Sony Remote Commander (command mode VTR4) is nearby, it could be the cause. Set COMMANDER to CONTROL S to resolve this.
  • S
    Samantha MayAug 27, 2025
    What to do if my Sony VCR's remote control doesn't function?
    • B
      Brandi JacksonAug 27, 2025
      If the Remote Commander or the Remote Control Unit of your Sony VCR is not functioning, the setting of COMMANDER on the OTHERS menu might be inappropriate. Change the setting of COMMANDER according to the device used.
  • L
    Lisa FischerAug 29, 2025
    What to do if my Sony DSR-45 VCR won't power on?
    • T
      Timothy RossAug 29, 2025
      If your Sony VCR won't turn on, the AC power cord might be disconnected. Make sure to connect the AC power cord.
  • R
    Raymond DavidSep 17, 2025
    What should I do if moisture condensation has occurred in my Sony DSR-45?
    • R
      Robert SmithSep 18, 2025
      If moisture condensation has occurred in your Sony VCR, remove the cassette, then wait more than one hour with the power on.
  • A
    Alison MeyerSep 18, 2025
    Even though the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE, why does my Sony VCR start recording/playback by itself?
    • D
      debbie69Sep 18, 2025
      Even though the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE on your Sony VCR, the unit might start recording or playback by itself because the TIMER selector is set to REPEAT or REC. Set the TIMER selector to OFF.
  • C
    Catherine CastilloSep 7, 2025
    How to clean dirty video heads on my Sony VCR?
    • B
      Brian RobinsonSep 8, 2025
      To clean dirty video heads on your Sony VCR, use the cleaning cassette (supplied).
  • M
    Michael MurraySep 4, 2025
    What to do if my Sony DSR-45 playback pause mode is released?
    • J
      Jackie BrewerSep 5, 2025
      To resolve the issue where playback pause mode is released and the Sony VCR goes into stop mode, set FROM STILL on the VTR SET menu to STEP FWD.

Sony DSR-45 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Video FormatDVCAM, DV
DisplayLCD
Remote ControlYes
Audio FormatPCM
Recording Time (DVCAM)184 min (with PDV-184ME)
Recording Time (DV)276 minutes (with DVM-184 tape)
InputsAnalog Composite, Analog S-Video, Analog Component
OutputsAnalog Composite, Analog S-Video, Analog Component
Control InterfaceRS-422
Tape Speed18.81 mm/s (DV)

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