Sony DVW-250 User Manual
Chapter 1 Overview
1 Features........................................................... 1-1
1-1-1 Features of the DVW-250/250P............. 1-1
1-1-2 Digital Betacam Format........................ 1-1
2 System Configuration .................................... 1-2
3 Getting the Best Performance from the Unit
.......................................................................... 1-3
4-1-5 Selecting the Monitoring Mode for
Recording............................................... 4-7
4-1-6 Setting Time Values .............................. 4-7
4-1-7 Locking the Time Code Generator to an
External Signal..................................... 4-11
4-2 Procedures for Recording............................ 4-13
4-2-1 Preventing Inadvertent Operations During
Recording............................................. 4-13
4-2-2 Recording Video and Audio ................ 4-13
4-2-3 Audio Dubbing on the Cue Track........ 4-15
Chapter 2 Location and Function of
Parts
1 Front Panel ..................................................... 2-1
2-1-1 Operating Controls ................................ 2-2
2-1-2 Status Indications................................... 2-4
2-1-3 Adjustment Controls .............................. 2-6
2-1-4 Time Code Setting Controls .................. 2-8
2-1-2 Status Indications................................... 2-4
2-1-3 Adjustment Controls .............................. 2-6
2-1-4 Time Code Setting Controls .................. 2-8
2 Connector Panel........................................... 2-10
2-2-1 Audio Connectors and Controls .......... 2-11
2-2-2 Video Connectors and Controls........... 2-13
2-2-3 Power Supply and Miscellaneous........ 2-15
2-2-2 Video Connectors and Controls........... 2-13
2-2-3 Power Supply and Miscellaneous........ 2-15
Chapter 3 Getting Started
3-1 Power Supply.................................................. 3-1
3-1-1 Using a Battery Pack ............................. 3-1
3-1-2 Using an AC Power Supply................... 3-3
3-1-3 Powering On and Off............................. 3-4
3-1-4 Checking the Remaining Battery
Capacity ................................................. 3-4
3-2 Cassettes.......................................................... 3-5
3-2-1 Cassette Types ....................................... 3-5
3-2-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure of
3-2-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure of
Recordings ............................................. 3-5
3-2-3 Loading and Unloading Cassettes ......... 3-5
3-2-4 Checking the Remaining Tape............... 3-7
3-3 Adjusting the Display and Indicator
Brightness........................................................ 3-8
Chapter 5 Playback
5-1 Preparations for Playback............................. 5-1
5-1-1 Selecting the Sound to Be Monitored .... 5-1
5-1-2 Monitoring with a Television Without
Video Input Connections ....................... 5-1
5-1 -3 Using a Field Pickup Unit for Signal
Transmission ........................................... 5-2
5-1-4 Playback Synchronized to an Exemal
Signal .....................................................5-2
5-2 Procedures for Playback................................ 5-3
5-2-1 Normal Speed Playback......................... 5-3
5-2-2 High Speed Searching ........................... 5-3
5-3 Reading and Displaying Time Code and User
Bits ................................................................... 5-5
Chapter 6 Setup Operations
6-1 Setup Menu Organization ............................. 6-1
6-2 Basic Setup Procedure ................................... 6-2
6-3 Setup Menu Settings ...................................... 6-3
6-2 Basic Setup Procedure ................................... 6-2
6-3 Setup Menu Settings ...................................... 6-3
Chapter 7 Editing System
Configuration
7-1 When Not Using an Editor ............................ 7-1
7-2 Using an Editor............................................... 7-2
7-2 Using an Editor............................................... 7-2
Chapter 4 Recording
4-1 Preparations for Recording........................... 4-1
4-1-1 Connecting Digital Equipment.............. 4-1
4-1-2 Connecting Analog Equipment ............. 4-2
4-1-3 Making Video Input Settings................. 4-3
4-1-2 Connecting Analog Equipment ............. 4-2
4-1-3 Making Video Input Settings................. 4-3
4-1-4 Making Audio Input Settings ................ 4-5
Appendixes
Warning Indications............................................. A-l
Using the Carrying Case...................................... A-2
Specifications......................................................... A-3
Using the Carrying Case...................................... A-2
Specifications......................................................... A-3
Index ........................................................................ I-1
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