Sony DVW-A500/1 User Manual

OPERATION MANUAL
[English]
1st Edition (Revised 3)
Serial No. 50001 and Higher (DVW-A500/1)
Serial No. 50001 and Higher (DVW-A500P/1)
Serial No. 50001 and Higher (DVW-500/1)
Serial No. 50001 and Higher (DVW-500P/1)
Serial No. 10001 and Higher (BKDW-515)
DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER
DVW-A500/1
DVW-A500P/1
DVW-500/1
DVW-500P/1
CONTROL PANEL
BKDW-515
ANALOG COMPOSITE DECODER BOARD
BKDW-505/506
AUDIO PROGRAM PLAY BOARD
BKDW-507
PARALLEL (50P) INTERFACE KIT
BKDW-509
CONTROL PANEL
BKDW-514

Sony DVW-A500/1 Specifications

General

Brand	Sony
Model	DVW-A500/1
Category	VCR
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1 Overview

DVW-A500/1, A500P/1, 500/1, 500P/1 Features

Details on Digital Betacam format, signal processing, and recording capabilities of the VTR series.

BKDW-515 Control Panel Features

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Control Panel Overview

Identifies the main sections of the control panel: upper and lower panels.

Connector Panel Identification

Chapter 3 Setting Up the VTR

External Equipment Connection Guide

Provides diagrams for digital and analog connections to other devices.

Reference Signal Configuration for Video and Servo

Chapter 4 Menu Settings

Menu Settings Registration and Storage

Explains how to store and recall VTR settings using memory banks and IC cards.

HOME Menu for Basic VTR Operations

SET UP Menu for System Configuration

Chapter 5 Recording/Playback

Recording Preparation Guide

Covers setting switches and menus, selecting audio, and adjusting recording levels.

Recording Process Steps

Playback Preparation Guide

Covers setting switches, menus, and adjusting audio playback levels.

Various Playback Modes Explained

Chapter 6 Editing

Basic Automatic Editing Overview and Steps

Explains assemble and insert modes, edit points, and automatic editing process.

Advanced Automatic Editing Methods

Chapter 7 Maintenance

Head Cleaning Procedure

Instructions for cleaning the VTR's heads using a cleaning cassette.