Sony DSR-40/40P User Manual

Chapter 3   Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System

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Chapter 3

Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System

If you use the unit in an editing system, the following functions are
limited.

• Component signals are only output during playback or when selecting

DV input. This unit cannot be used as a converter from analog input to
component output.

• This unit is not equipped with the synchronization function. Adjust the

edit timing with the editing controller, and set sync grade to Preroll &
Play.

• Pause mode will be released after the chosen time in the menu to protect

the tape except when using the unit in an editing system.

• When the TIMER switch is set to REPEAT, and the tape reaches to its

end point by fast-forwarding, the jog dial control is not available from
external equipment connected to the REMOTE connector.

• You cannot change input signal selection during playback or playback

pause mode.

• When S-video or video input is selected and no signal is input in search

mode, the search screen becomes unstable.

• When the tape reaches to its beginning or end using the REW or F FWD

button, the unit turns to playback pause mode at the point in a few
preceding seconds from its beginning or end.

• When you use this unit as a recorder of a system with the FXE-120

whose version is 1.0, this unit cannot be used in the drop frame system.
If you want to use it in the drop frame system, upgrade the FXE-120 to
version 1.01 (Only for DSR-40).

• When inputting a composite or S-video signal, a composite or S-video

output signal in EE mode is a through signal of the input.

•When inputting a composite or S-video signal, a component signal in EE

mode is not output. Component output is only available during playback
or when selecting DV input.

• If the unit turns off when AUTO OFF has been set to OFF, the

operations cannot be available with equipment connected to the
REMOTE connector. Turn on the power again and perform the
operation.

• When inputting a DV signal, and outputting a composite or S-video

signal in EE mode, only the color burst signal is exchanged.

• When inputting a DV signal, the unit does not perform a playback

synchronized with the external sync signal. This playback is only
available when selecting S-video or video input.

• With the DV connection, the editing accuracy is less than analog editing

accuracy.

• This unit is not equipped with the first edit function.
• Since this unit does not support CTL, the time code of the recorded tape

becomes out of sequence and you cannot use it for editing. In such case,
adjust the editing IN point.