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REW button
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On/standby switch
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DISPLAY button
Press this button to see indications, such as time code
and tape remaining time, on the monitor screen.
For details on displayed data, see “Displaying various
data” on page 26 (GB).
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DATA CODE button
Press this button to see the data codes (recording date/
time, camera data) on the monitor screen.
For details on data codes, see “Displaying data recorded
on a tape” on page 25 (GB).
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Buttons for menu operation
Press these buttons to operate the menu.
qa
REC buttons
When you press these buttons at the same time, the
REC and PLAY indicators light and recording begins.
qs
FF button
qd
STOP button
Note
When using the Remote Commander, set the
REMOTE CONTROL switch on the front panel to
WIRELESS. Otherwise, you cannot operate this unit
with the Remote Commander.
Battery installation
1
Push and slide the lid to open.
2
Install the two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied)
with the correct polarity.
3
Replace the lid.
Notes on batteries
• Make sure that the battery orientation is correct when
inserting batteries.
• Do not mix an old battery with a new one, or mix
different types of batteries.
• If you will not use the Remote Commander for a long
time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from
battery leakage. If batteries have leaked, remove
them, wipe the battery compartment dry and replace
the batteries with new ones.
Be sure to install the
battery from the
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side.
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Chapter
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Notes on Video Cassettes
Usable cassettes
Use Standard-DVCAM cassettes or Mini-DVCAM cassettes with this unit.
The PDV-184 can record programs for 184 minutes (DVCAM format) /
270 minutes (DV format) and the PDVM-40 can record for 40 minutes
(DVCAM format) / 60 minutes (DV format).
You can get the highest quality pictures with this digital videocassette
recorder using DVCAM cassettes. You may not be able to get as good
quality with other cassettes. We recommend using DVCAM cassettes so
that you can record your one-time events in the highest quality.
DVCAM cassette
Mini DVCAM cassette
Notes on Video Cassettes
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Cassette memory
Cassette memory is an optional feature that is mounted on some Standard
DVCAM/DV cassettes and Mini DVCAM/Mini DV cassettes. When you
record a program, the recording date and time, and the programs’ position
on the tape are stored in the cassette memory so that you can quickly
locate the program later on.
indicates that you can use the
cassettes to store up to 16 kbits of data. On this unit, you can use cassettes
on which up to 16 kbits of data can be stored.
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure of a recording, slide the REC/SAVE switch
on the cassette so that the red portion becomes visible. To record on a tape,
slide the switch so that the red portion is hidden.
Checking the tape for slack
Using a paper clip or a similar object, turn the reel gently in the direction
shown by the arrow. If the reel does not move, there is no slack.
REC/SAVE switch
REC
SAVE
Set to SAVE.
Paper clip, etc.
Reel
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Power Preparations
Connect the power cord (supplied) to the AC adaptor (AC-SU1, supplied)
and connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 12V connector on the unit. Then,
connect the power plug to the wall outlet.
When you undo these connections, be sure to disconnect the power cord
from the wall outlet first.
Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes
To insert a cassette
Notes
• Do not insert the cassette forcibly. The unit may be damaged.
• Do not eject/load the cassette in a place subject to light. Make sure to
close the cassette lid when using the unit. The internal sensor of the unit
may operate incorrectly if too much light finds its way into the unit.
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With the unit powered on, confirm that the
q
indicator is off, then
open the cassette lid.
Preparations
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DSR-11
to wall outlet
AC adaptor
AC-SU1 (supplied)
to DC IN 12V
connector
Power cord (supplied)
