Sony M25AE User Manual

Chapter 4

Dubbing to Other Equipment Using the i.LINK Jack, Duplication, Audio Dubbing, and Connecting a Computer

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DUPLICATE PLUS is a dubbing function which 
duplicates the tape with time codes through an i.LINK 
connection. By using the DUPLICATE button, you can 
easily make a work tape which contains the exact same 
time code that the original source tape contains.
DUPLICATE PLUS is applicable with HDV1080, 
DVCAM, and DV (SP) formats. Also, at the tape end or 
when the tape has been put in PAUSE mode by 
operating the STOP button, you can change the tape of 
both the player and recorder during duplication (page 
61).
Therefore, multiple tapes can be duplicated from 
multiple resource tapes, continuously. 
(The unit does not support the cassette memory 

 

function.)

Use this function when making a one-to-one 
connection. Also, do not disconnect the i.LINK cable 
during duplication. 

Set [DUPLICATE PLUS] mode in the [VTR SET] 
menu (page 77). 

Setting the duplicating format 
Select the duplicating format with [FORMAT SEL] in 
the [DUPLICATE PLUS] mode. The unit functions the 
same as when it has detected a blank portion on a tape, 
if the unit detects a format other than the selected format 
(page 61). 

ALL : Duplicates the original tape on the recorder.
HDV1080: The player automatically detects only 

1080 HDV (both interlaced and progressive) and 
duplicates.

HDV1080(i): The player automatically detects only 

1080 interlaced HDV and duplicates.

HDV1080(p): The player automatically detects only 

1080 progressive HDV and duplicates.

DVCAM : The player automatically detects 

DVCAM format and duplicates. 

DV SP : The player automatically detects DV (SP) 

format and duplicates. 

• If the original signal is mixed with other types of signal 

as you transfer the image to a computer, the transfer 
procedures may be interrupted. When transferring an 
image using a tape dubbed with DUPLICATE PLUS 
on the unit to a computer, we recommend you 
duplicate it in a single format. 

• When non-compatible HDV signals (720/60p, etc.) are 

input during duplication after [FORMAT SEL] is set to 
[ALL], the HDV signals are recorded as an unrecorded 
portion. Also, when incompatible DV signals (DV LP 
etc.,) are input, the signal is recorded in DV SP. 

• When the format of a tape is switched to a different 

format during duplication, the portion where the 
format is switched may be distorted. 

• When [HDV1080(i)] or [HDV1080(p)] is selected in 

[FORMAT SEL] of [DUPLICATE PLUS], the search 
speed becomes the same speed as normal playback.

Setting the auto rewind function 
Set [AUTO REW] in [DUPLICATE PLUS] to select 
whether you want to use the auto rewind function. 

ON : Rewinds the tape on both the player and the 

recorder, and starts duplication. Also, when you 
continue to duplicate a resource tape from multiple 
tapes, the new work tape will be rewound 
automatically and then duplication starts. 

OFF : Starts duplicating from the current portion of 

the tape. 

Depending on the specification of the player, you may 
not search the beginning of a tape. In this case, set 
[AUTO REW] to [OFF]. 

The duplicating procedure differs depending on the 
[DUPLICATE PLUS] settings. 

If you operate the player while duplicating, the 
duplicate process may be interrupted and the tape may 
not be correctly duplicated. Do not operate the player 
while duplicating.