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Sony DVO-1000MD User Manual

Sony DVO-1000MD
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4-121-398-14(1)
DVD Recorder
© 2005 Sony Corporation
DVO-1000MD
Instructions For Use

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BrandSony
ModelDVO-1000MD
CategoryDVD Recorder
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Owner's Record

Safety Precautions

General Safety Warnings

General warnings regarding fire, electric shock, and modifications.

Power Connection Warnings

Guidelines and warnings for connecting the power supply cord.

Product Symbols and Regional Information

Product Symbols Explanation

Explanation of symbols used on the product and in the manual.

Customer Information (Canada & USA)

Compliance and usage notes for customers in Canada and USA.

Medical Environment Safeguards

Equipment Certification Requirements

Ensuring connected equipment meets IEC standards for medical environments.

Patient Environment Restriction

Prohibits use of the unit within a patient's immediate vicinity.

Operational Safety Guidelines

Guidelines for safe operation, connection, and managing interference.

EMC and Interference Management

Medical Environment EMC Precautions

Special precautions for EMC and installation in medical environments.

Accessory and Cable Warnings

Caution against using non-specified accessories and cables for EMC compliance.

EMC Test Cable Specifications

Details of cables used during electromagnetic compatibility testing.

Electromagnetic Emissions Guidance

Manufacturer's declaration on emissions and guidance for electromagnetic environments.

Electromagnetic Immunity Declarations

Immunity Test Standards and Levels

Details immunity test levels and compliance criteria as per IEC standards.

Electromagnetic Environment Guidance

Recommendations for the intended electromagnetic environment for optimal performance.

RF Immunity and Separation Distances

RF Immunity Standards

Specifies immunity levels for conducted and radiated radio frequency energy.

RF Interference Guidance

Guidance on managing RF interference and interpreting the interference symbol.

RF Separation Distance Guidelines

Portable RF Equipment Separation

Recommended minimum distances for RF equipment to prevent interference.

Installation and Usage Cautions

Important cautions regarding installation, ventilation, and laser product classification.

Regulatory Compliance Information

FCC Compliance and Declaration

Details FCC compliance for digital devices and radio frequency emissions.

Regional and Environmental Notices

Specific compliance and handling notices for different regions and materials.

General Precautions and Handling

Storage and Operation Environment

Guidelines for safe operation, storage locations, and environmental conditions.

Operational Safety and Handling

Precautions for unit orientation, physical impact, ventilation, and disc handling during operation.

HDD Specific Precautions

Specific safety measures for the built-in Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

Environmental Conditions and Maintenance

Temperature and Humidity Guidelines

Specifies recommended operating and storage temperature and humidity ranges.

HDD Maintenance and Faults

Guidance on HDD malfunction, replacement cycle, and handling.

Unit Cleaning Procedures

Instructions for safely cleaning the unit's casing and panel.

Copyrights and Disclaimers

Copyright Protection Notices

Information on copyrighted materials and restrictions on recording/playback.

Data Loss Responsibility Exemption

Sony's disclaimer regarding data loss or malfunction.

Product Overview and Features

Key Features of the DVO-1000MD

Highlights core functionalities like recording media, quality, audio, and search.

Interface Connectivity

Details digital, analog, and control interface options for external connections.

Compact Design

Notes the unit's compact dimensions suitable for limited spaces.

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Front Panel Overview

Identifies and describes the functions of the front panel components.

Front Panel Display and Controls

Front Panel Display Elements

Explains the various indicators and displays on the front panel.

Disc Control Buttons

Details the function of buttons for disc playback and recording control.

Navigation and Menu Controls

Playback and Recording Buttons

Explains the function of buttons used for playback, recording, and navigation.

Menu and Disc Management Buttons

Details the function of buttons for accessing menus and managing disc operations.

Rear Panel Connections

Power and Video/Audio Inputs

Details power input and analog video/audio input connectors on the rear panel.

Video/Audio Outputs and Monitoring

Explains analog video outputs, audio outputs for monitoring and general use.

Control Interface Connectors

Details connectors for remote control and audio input signals.

Additional Rear Panel Connectivity

Digital and USB Interfaces

Explains digital video input and USB connectivity options.

Grounding and Power Input

Details grounding connection and power cord input for the unit.

Connecting External Equipment

Connection Preparation Notes

Important notes before making external equipment connections.

External Equipment Setup Example 1

Example of connecting external equipment for remote control and foot switch operation.

Advanced External Connections

External Equipment Setup Example 2

Second example of connecting external equipment for remote control via different interfaces.

Power Management

Powering the Unit On

Step-by-step guide to turn the unit on from standby or off.

Standby Mode Operation

How to switch between active and standby modes during normal use.

Powering the Unit Off

Instructions for completely turning off the unit for extended periods.

Initial Setup Procedures

Video Signal System Selection

Configuring the unit to output the correct video signal (NTSC or PAL).

Date and Time Setting

Instructions for setting the unit's internal date and time.

Remote Interface Configuration

Choosing the interface (RS232C, i.LINK, or USB) for remote unit control.

Configuring Video Signal System

Selecting NTSC or PAL

Step-by-step guide to set the video signal system to NTSC or PAL.

Setting Date and Time

Configuring Date and Time Settings

Procedure for setting the unit's internal date and time.

Date and Time Adjustment

Adjusting Date and Time Values

Guide to modifying date and time values using the unit's controls.

Remote Interface Configuration

Choosing Remote Control Interface

Steps to select RS232C, i.LINK, or USB for remote unit control.

Finalizing Remote Interface Setup

Saving Remote Interface Settings

Procedure to save the selected remote interface setting.

Recording Operations: Disc Handling

Disc Compatibility and Preparation

Information on compatible discs, formatting, and proper handling techniques.

Loading and Unloading Discs

Step-by-step guide for inserting and removing discs from the unit.

Disc Unloading Procedure

Removing a Disc from the Unit

Instructions for safely removing a disc from the unit.

Recording Preparations: Input Signals

Selecting Analog or DV Input

Configuring the unit to receive analog or DV digital input signals for recording.

Recording Mode Selection

Choosing Recording Quality Mode

Selecting between HQ, SP, and LP modes for recording quality and time.

Recording Titles and Basic Notes

Initiating Title Recording

Steps to begin recording a new title on the disc.

Important Recording Considerations

Key considerations before recording, such as disc capacity and testing.

Recording Control and Index Marking

Recording Pausing and Resuming

How to pause and resume the recording process.

Front Panel Button Lock

Managing the key inhibit (lock) function for front panel buttons.

Marking Recording Indexes

Adding indexes during recording to mark specific points for easy searching.

Advanced Recording Features

Index Marking Options

Methods for marking indexes automatically or via remote control unit.

Foot Switch Operation

Configuring and using a foot switch for recording control.

Title Information and Pre-Recording

Editing Title Names and Information

Adding or editing title names and information using an RS-232C remote control device.

Pre Rec Functionality

Using the Pre Rec function to save the last 5 seconds of video data for continuity.

Pre-Recording Setup and Disc Full Handling

Configuring Pre-Recording

Setting the Pre Rec function to save initial video data.

Managing Full Discs During Recording

Configuring unit behavior when the disc is full during recording.

Disc End Mode Configuration

Selecting Disc End Behavior

Choosing how the unit behaves when recording finishes or the disc is full.

Finalizing a Disc

Disc Finalization Process

Steps to finalize a recorded DVD+RW disc for playback on other equipment.

Formatting a Disc

Disc Formatting Procedure

Instructions for erasing all data and formatting a DVD+RW disc.

Playback Operations

Disc Compatibility and Basic Playback

Information on playable discs and steps to start playback.

Playback Navigation Controls

Using buttons to fast forward, reverse, or pause playback.

Adding Indexes During Playback

Marking indexes while a disc is playing back.

Searching for Specific Content

Navigating Between Titles

How to skip to the beginning of the previous or next title.

Navigating Between Chapters

How to skip to the beginning of the previous or next chapter.

Repeat Playback Functions

A-B Repeat Playback Setup

Setting start (A) and end (B) points for repeated playback of a segment.

Chapter and Title Repeat Playback

Options to repeatedly play the current chapter or the entire title.

Managing Repeat Playback

Clearing Repeat Playback Settings

Stopping current repeat playback modes.

Stopping A-B Repeat Playback

Methods to exit the A-B repeat playback mode.

Advanced Repeat Playback

Playback with Pre-set A-B Points

Playing back content using previously set A and B points.

Chapter and Title Repeat Playback

Repeating playback of a specific chapter or an entire title.

Playing via Title List

Accessing and Using the Title List

Navigating and playing content directly from the title list.

Verifying Disc Information

Accessing Disc Information Display

Displaying details such as disc name, media type, and recording dates.

Navigating List Pages

Methods for moving between multiple pages of title or chapter lists.

Viewing Frozen Pictures

Freezing Pictures via Unit Buttons

Using PAUSE or FREEZE buttons to freeze playback images.

Freezing Pictures via Remote Control

Using the SVRM-100A remote to freeze and resume playback images.

Editing Titles

Overview of Title Editing Tasks

Introduction to verifying, protecting, and erasing titles.

Verifying and Editing Title Details

Checking and modifying title names and information.

Title Protection

Editing Title Names and Information

How to edit title names and associated information.

Protecting Titles from Erasure

Protecting titles from accidental erasure or modification.

Erasing Titles

Removing Unnecessary Titles

Procedure for deleting unwanted titles from the disc.

Finalizing Title Erasure

Executing Title Erasure

Confirming and executing the deletion of a selected title.

Menu Navigation and Configuration

Menu Operation Overview

Introduction to menu operations, display conventions, and menu types.

Understanding Menu Functions

Details the functions of the Repeat Function and Disc Information menus.

Setup Menu Options

Basic Setup Menu Items

Configuration settings for recording mode, audio, input, interfaces, and indexing.

Enhanced Setup Menu Options

Enhanced Menu Items Overview

Settings for freeze mode, disc end behavior, region code, pre-rec, B/W, date/time, and menu grade.

Advanced Enhanced Menu Settings

RECPAUSE INDEX and Recording Settings

Settings related to index marking during recording, counters, device type, and disc writing modes.

Basic Menu Operations Guide

Navigating the Main Menu

Guide to accessing and navigating the main menu structure.

Performing Menu Selections and Adjustments

Selecting Sub-Menus and Settings

Steps for selecting sub-menus and adjusting individual settings.

Saving Settings and Canceling Operations

Saving and Applying Menu Settings

Procedure for saving changes made through the menu system.

Canceling Menu Operations

How to abort menu operations and cancel unsaved changes.

Error and Alarm Messages

Understanding Error Messages

Explanation of error codes and what to do when an error occurs.

Interpreting Alarm Messages

Information on alarm messages and recommended remedies.

Troubleshooting Common Messages

Disc Error Messages and Recovery

Guidance for messages related to disc errors, finalization, and formatting failures.

Handling Specific Message Scenarios

Title and Index Capacity Messages

Information on messages indicating full titles or indexes and how to resolve them.

Playback and Region Code Issues

Troubleshooting playback restrictions, region codes, and key lock functions.

System Status and Error Messages

Setup and Disc Recognition Errors

Guidance for messages related to setup errors, disc recognition, and compatibility.

Loading and Processing Errors

Troubleshooting steps for loading, processing, and error recovery messages.

General Troubleshooting Guide

Power and Unit Responsiveness Issues

Solutions for power issues, unresponsive controls, and general unit malfunction.

Disc Tray and Display Problems

Troubleshooting for disc tray access and monitor display problems.

Signal Input and Playback Issues

Resolving problems with signal input, audio, and playback errors.

Technical Specifications

General Unit Specifications

Details on recording format, signal system, power, temperature, humidity, and dimensions.

Input/Output Connector Details

Technical specifications for video, audio, and digital signal input/output connectors.

Control Interface Specifications

Specifications for remote control interfaces (RS-232C, USB) and remote units.

Accessories, Medical Specs, and Licensing

Included and Optional Accessories

List of accessories provided with the unit and those available separately.

Medical Safety and Disc Recommendations

Safety classifications for medical environments and recommended disc media.

MPEG-2 Licensing Information

Legal notice regarding MPEG-2 video encoding licensing.

SVRM-100A Remote Control Unit Operations

Remote Control Unit Parts and Functions

Identifies buttons and their functions on the SVRM-100A remote control unit.

Index Marking and Scanning

Using the remote to mark indexes and scan through recorded content.

Advanced Remote Control Index Functions

Index Search by Number

Finding specific content by searching for an index number.

Erasing Recorded Indexes

Procedure for deleting indexes marked using the remote control unit.

Glossary of Terms

Technical Terminology Definitions

Definitions of key terms related to DVD recording, playback, and technical specifications.

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