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SECTION 1
GENERAL
DSR-11
This section is extracted from DSR-11
instruction manual.
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The DSR-11 is a
1
/
4
-inch digital video cassette recorder
that uses the DVCAM
TM
digital recording format. This
system achieves stable, superb picture quality by
digitally processing video signals that are separated
into color difference signals and luminance signals
(component video).
With a compact, lightweight and space-saving case,
the unit can be installed vertically and is equipped with
an analog interface as well as a digital interface
enabling connection to a digital device such as a
computer.
The DSR-11’s main features are described below.
DVCAM Format
DVCAM is based on the consumer DV format, which
uses the 4:1:1 component digital format (NTSC) or the
4:2:0 format (PAL), and provides a
1
/
4
-inch digital
recording format for professional use.
High picture quality, high stability
Video signals are separated into color difference
signals and luminance signals, which are encoded and
compressed to one-fifth size before being recorded to
ensure stable and superb picture quality.
Because the recording is digital, multi-generation
digital dubbing can be performed with virtually no
deterioration of quality.
Wide track pitch
The recording track pitch is 15
µ
m, fully 50 percent
wider than the DV format’s 10-
µ
m track pitch. Thanks
to this feature, the DVCAM format sufficiently meets
the reliability and precision requirements of
professional editing.
High-quality PCM digital audio
PCM recording makes for a wide dynamic range and a
high signal-to-noise ratio, thereby enhancing sound
quality.
There are two recording modes: 2-channel mode (48-
kHz sampling and 16-bit linear code), which offers
sound quality equivalent to the DAT (Digital Audio
Tape) format, or 4-channel mode (32-kHz sampling
and 12-bit nonlinear code).
DV format compatibility
A DV cassette recorded on a DV-format VCR can be
played back on the unit (SP mode only). The unit can
also record in DV format (SP mode only). (Recording/
playing back an image in LP mode is not available.)
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NTSC/PAL systems compatible
The unit is compatible with NTSC and PAL systems.
When inputting the signals to the DV IN/OUT
connector or playing back a tape, the color system of
signals is detected automatically. The color system
select switch on the unit allows input of analog video
signals in either color system. This compatibility
allows you to record (download) or play back (upload)
both NTSC and PAL formatted signals with your
VCR, computer, or other equipment.
However, the unit cannot convert the color system of
the signals.
Choice of two cassette sizes
The unit can use both standard-size and mini-size
DVCAM or DV cassettes.
• According to cassette size, the position of the reel
drive plate changes automatically.
• The maximum recording/playback times are 184
minutes for standard size cassettes and 40 minutes for
mini-size cassettes (DVCAM format).
Remote control
The unit can be operated by remote control from a
CONTROL-S system remote control unit, the DSRM-
20 (not supplied).
High-speed search function
When you use an editing controller or the optional
remote control unit (DSRM-20), the unit has a picture
search function that allows you to view color picture at
playback speeds up to 14 times (NTSC) or up to 17
times (PAL) normal speed in forward and reverse
directions. You can also search frame-by-frame in jog
mode.
You can also hear playback audio.
Digital slow playback
The unit has a frame memory function that allows
smooth, slow playback. This is available only at +
1
/
3
-
time speed and –
1
/
3
-time speed.
Jog audio function
If you use the optional remote control unit DSRM-20,
audio can be monitored at various playback speeds
when in jog mode.
Other Features
Compact and can be installed vertically
The unit is compact and can be installed vertically.
With non-linear editing system, you can save space by
installing it vertically beside your computer.
Menu system for functionality and
operation settings
The unit provides a menu system to make its various
functions easier to use and set up.
Superimposition function
Time code, operation mode indications, menus, error
messages, and other text data can be superimposed and
output in analog video signals.
Easy maintenance functions
• Self-diagnostics/alarm functions: The system
automatically detects an invalid operation, an invalid
connection or a malfunction, and outputs a
description, a cause and a recovery method as a
message superimposed on analog video signals.
• Digital hours meter: A digital hours meter counts
four types of time data—operating time, drum
rotation time, tape running time, and tape threading/
unthreading. The digital hours data is displayed in the
menu.
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Location and Function of Parts
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Location and Function of Parts
1
Cassette lid
To insert/eject a cassette, open the lid.
For details of usable cassettes, see “Notes on Video
Cassettes” on page 15 (GB).
2
REMOTE CONTROL switch
Selects whether the unit is operated from the Remote
Commander or from an optional remote control unit.
WIRELESS: The unit is operated from the Remote
Commander.
CONTROL S: The unit is operated from a remote
control unit (the DSRM-20, not supplied),
connected to the CONTROL S jack on the rear
panel.
Note
You can operate this unit from its front panel
regardless of this switch setting.
3
INPUT SELECT selector
You can select DV, S VIDEO, or VIDEO to input the
signals.
DV: Signal input from the DV IN/OUT connector
S VIDEO: Signal input from the S VIDEO connector
on INPUT jacks
VIDEO: Signal input from the VIDEO jack on
INPUT jacks
Note
Do not change the selector setting during recording.
Otherwise, noise is output to the picture and sound and
that portion will not be recorded properly.
4
Remote sensor
5
ON/STANDBY switch
2
REMOTE CONTROL switch
5
ON/STANDBY
switch
2
Indicators
(see page 10 (GB))
4
Remote sensor
3
INPUT SELECT selector
1
Cassette lid
1
Tape transport
control section
(see page 9 (GB))
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Tape transport control section
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Tape transport indicators
2
REC (record) button
When you press the PLAY button while holding down
this button, the indicator lights and recording begins.
To set the unit to recording pause mode, press the
PAUSE and PLAY buttons while holding down this
button. If you press only this button when the unit is in
the stop mode and the DV IN TC on the OTHERS
menu is set to EXTERNAL, the REC indicator lights
and you can also check the EE signals for time code.
After checking them, press the STOP button.
For details on the OTHERS menu, see “OTHERS menu” on
page 49 (GB).
Notes
• The unit cannot record in the LP mode of the
consumer DV format. Only recording in the SP mode
is available.
• To set the unit to recording pause mode with the
remote control unit (DSRM-20, not supplied), press
the PAUSE button while holding down the PLAY
button to set the unit to the playback pause mode,
then press the REC button on the DSRM-20.
3
PAUSE button
Press this button to set the unit to pause mode while
recording or playing. Pressing this button again
resumes the operation. The indicator lights when the
unit is in pause mode.
4
F FWD (fast forward) button
When you press this button, the indicator lights and the
tape is fast forwarded. During fast forward, the picture
does not appear on the monitor (you can see the picture
as it is seen in the EE mode
1)
during fast forward).
To locate a scene while monitoring the picture, keep
pressing this button during fast forward, playback or in
playback pause mode (picture search).
You can change the tape transport mode in FF/REW
SPD on the VTR SET menu.
For details on the VTR SET menu, see “VTR SET menu” on
page 43 (GB).
Note
If you set the FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu to
SHUTTLEMAX, you can display the picture while
fast-forwarding the tape.
5
PLAY button
When you press this button, the indicator lights and
playback begins.
If you press this button while holding down the REW
button during stop, the tape is rewound to its beginning
and starts playing automatically (during rewind, the
REW indicator lights and the PLAY indicator flashes).
1) EE mode
“EE” stands for “Electric to Electric”. In this EE mode, the
video and audio signals that are input to the VCR’s
recording circuitry do not pass through any magnetic
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conversion circuits but instead are output via electric circuits
only. This mode is used to check the input signals and adjust
input levels. The pictures output in EE mode are referred to
as EE pictures.
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Tape transport indicators
2
REC button
3
PAUSE button
4
F FWD button
5
PLAY button
6
REW button
7
STOP button
