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Sony HDW-F500 User Manual

Sony HDW-F500
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OPERATION MANUAL
[English]
1st Edition (Revised 3)
Serial No. 10101 and Higher
HD DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER
HDW-F500
PARALLEL INTERFACE KIT
BKDW-509
HD-SD CONVERTER BOARD
HKDV-501A
HD LINE CONVERTER BOARD
HKDV-502
HD DIGITAL VIDEO CONTROLLER
HKDV-503
SDTI BOARD
HKDV-506A
HD PULL DOWN BOARD
HKDV-507/507D

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Sony HDW-F500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Video FormatHDCAM
Audio Channels4
Control InterfaceRS-422
Tape Speed96.7 mm/s
Power RequirementsAC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Audio Format20 bit/48kHz

Summary

Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 Features of the HDW-F500

Details the HDCAM format, digital signal processing, and interfaces of the recorder.

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

2-1 Control Panel Layout

Illustrates the physical layout of the upper and lower control panels of the VTR.

2-1-1 Upper Control Panel Details

Details the functions and indicators on the VTR's upper control panel.

2-3 Connector Panel Layout

Details the various input and output connectors on the VTR's rear panel.

Chapter 3 Setting Up the VTR

3-1 Connecting External Equipment

Provides examples for connecting external devices to the VTR for various operations.

Chapter 4 Menu Settings

4-1 Registering and Storing Menu Settings

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

4-1-2 Changing Menu Settings

Details how to navigate menus and change settings using function and cursor buttons.

4-2 HOME Menu

Sets basic VTR operation conditions for recording, playback, and editing.

4-3 TC Menu

Allows setting and managing time code related items through a single menu.

4-3-1 Setting Time Data (TIMER SEL/RESET/SET/HOLD)

Configures time data display types, resetting, setting, and holding time counters.

4-3-3 Setting Time Code Generator (TCG SOURCE/MODE)

Configures the source and mode for the internal or external time code generator.

4-4 CUE Menu

Allows registering up to 100 cue points and managing them in groups per page.

4-4-2 Registering Cue Points

Details methods for registering cue points using ENTRY button or numeric buttons.

4-5 PF1 Menu (Factory Settings)

Details the factory default settings for the PF1 menu, primarily for video adjustments.

4-5-3 Adjusting Output Video Signal (MASTER LEVEL to FINE)

Adjusts various video output signal parameters like master level, Y, PB, PR, setup, and sync phase.

4-6 PF2 Menu (Factory Settings)

Details the factory default settings for the PF2 menu, primarily for audio adjustments.

4-7 SET UP Menu

Allows storing/recalling settings, registering PF items, and setting VTR/Panel configurations.

4-7-1 VTR SETUP Menu

Contains all menu items for setting up the VTR's operating conditions.

Chapter 5 Recording/Playback

5-1 Preparing for Recording

Outlines the necessary switch and menu settings before starting a recording.

5-1-1 Setting Switches and Menus

Details the specific switches and menu settings required before recording.

5-1-2 Selecting Audio Signals

Guides on selecting audio input signals and channels for input and monitoring.

5-1-3 Adjusting Audio Recording Level

Explains how to adjust the audio recording level, with reference or specific levels.

5-2 Recording Procedure

Provides a step-by-step guide on how to perform a recording operation.

5-3 Preparing for Playback

Outlines switch and menu settings required before starting playback operations.

5-3-1 Setting Switches and Menus

Details the specific switches and menu settings needed before initiating playback.

5-4 Playback Operations

Covers various playback modes including normal, variable, jog, shuttle, and DMC.

5-4-2 Variable Speed Playback Modes

Details Jog, Shuttle, and Variable modes for controlling playback speed.

5-4-4 DMC Playback

Explains DMC playback for varying speed segments and storing them in memory.

Chapter 6 Editing

6-1 Basic Automatic Editing

Covers automatic editing methods including assemble and insert modes.

6-1-1 Overview of Automatic Editing

Explains the two automatic edit modes: assemble and insert, and CTL counter interpolation.

6-1-2 Setting Switches and Menus for Editing

Details the switch and menu settings required before performing editing operations.

6-1-4 Setting Edit Points

Guides on setting IN and OUT points for recorder and player VTRs.

6-1-8 Previewing Edits

Allows previewing the effect of edits before performing them automatically.

6-1-9 Modifying Edit Points

Explains how to delete or move edit points to correct or adjust them.

6-2 Advanced Automatic Editing

Covers advanced editing methods like DMC, animation, and preread editing.

6-2-1 Performing DMC Editing

Details how to perform variable speed editing by controlling playback speed via the control panel.

6-3 Manual Editing

Guides on performing manual editing by positioning tape and setting edit points.

Appendix

Specifications

Lists detailed technical specifications for the VTR's general, tape, video, and analog systems.

Error Messages and Warning Messages

Explains error messages, protection mode, and lists common error codes.

Menu List

Provides a categorized list of VTR SETUP menu items, their settable ranges, and functions.

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