Sony PCM-F1 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughl y.
This manu al should be retained for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Owner's record .................. .... .......... .. ... ................. .. ...... . 2
Warning ............... ...... ...... ... .... ... .... ... .... .. .... ..... ..... ........ 2
Features
............. . .......... . ...... ." .. ...................................... 2
Pr eca utions ................ . ..... ...... ... ....... .. ............. . ............... 3
Power sources
.......... .. ...... ... .. ... .. ........... ... ... ........ ... ...... . 4
For o
ut door use- using the rechargeable b attery pack ...... 4
For
Indoor use·- using the ac power adaptor ..................... 5
F
or use In a car-us ing the car batte ry co rd .. ................... 5
System connections ................... ...... ........ .. ......... .... ......... 6
Connection notes
....... . .............................................. 6
Connection with the
Sony SL -2000 video cassette
recorder (for outd oor live recording) .............................. 6
Connection with a video cassette recorder
other than
the
SL-2000 .. . ........... . ... .. ............. ... ....... .. ............... 7
L
ocation and fu nction of contro ls ....... .. ............. .... ............. 8
Preparation
.................. .. .... ... ....... .. ......... . .......... . .... ..... 11
Recording .. . ......... .. ... ....... .. ............. . ............................. 12
Recording
level ad ju stment ...... .... ............................. 13
Record muting ................. . ...... ... .............................. 13
Playback
................... .. ................ .. ......... .. .. . ....... . ........ 14
Ad ju sting the tracking of the video cassette recorder .. ....... 14
How to use the MUTING sw itch ... ...... .... ...... ................. 14
Di gital tape copy . .' ............ . ... ........ .. .................. .... ...... .... 15
Time
r- activated recording .. .... ... ...... ............ ... .. ... .... .. .. ..... 16
More about system connec tions ....................................... 18
System connec tion s fo r recording using thr ee or more
microphones
........... . ....... .. : ..... ... ........................... 18
Connection with the Sony SL-2000 video cassette
recorder
for indoor use ....... . .......... ... ......... ... ...... ... 19
Connection with the Sony S L- 2000 recorder and
the
Sony TT-2000 tuner timer unit .............................. 20
Using one video casse tt e recorder for PCM recording and
playback and for recording and playing back TV
programs
....................... .... ....... .. .................. . ..... 21
Attaching the shoulder s tr ap .. .... .. ........ ...... .. ..................... 22
Spec ifi cat ions ......................... .... ... ... ........ ..... .... ....... ... 23
Technical information ........................... .. .... ... ... .... .......... . 24
Basic termi
nology ...... .. ........ . .................... . ............. 24
System and c ir cuit descrip ti on ...... ........ . ..................... 25
Bl ock diagram .................. ..... .... ..... . ..... ......................... 27
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Sony PCM-F1 Specifications

General

Brand	Sony
Model	PCM-F1
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English

Summary

Safety Warnings

Precautions and Safety

Safety Precautions

Essential safety measures for operating the unit.

Power Sources

Outdoor Use: Battery Pack

Indoor Use: AC Power Adaptor

Car Use: Car Battery Cord

System Connections

Sony SL-2000 Outdoor Recording Connection

Diagram for connecting PCM-F1 with SL-2000 for live outdoor recording.

Connection with Other VCRs

Controls and Indicators

Front Panel Controls

Identification and function of front panel switches, jacks, and indicators.

Rear Panel Connections

Description of rear panel jacks including LINE, VIDEO, and DC IN.

Recording Procedures

Recording Level Adjustment

How to set optimal recording levels using peak program meters.

Playback Procedures

Tracking Adjustment

Procedure to adjust VCR tracking for optimal playback sound.

Digital Tape Copying

Digital Tape Copy Connection

Diagram showing connections for digital tape copying.

Digital Tape Copy Operation

Steps to perform digital-to-digital tape copying.

Timer-Activated Recording

Timer Recording with Sony SL-2000

Timer Recording with Other VCRs

Sony SL-2000 Indoor Connection

PCM and TV Program Recording

Technical Specifications

Block Diagram