Sony DSR-1800AP User Manual

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Using the CD-ROM Manual

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Time code values, operation mode indications, error 
messages, and other text data can be superimposed and 
output in analog composite video signals.

Self-diagnostic/alarm function: This function 

automatically detects setup and connection errors, 
operation faults, and other problems. It also displays a 
description of the problem, its cause, and the 
recommended response on the video monitor screen or 
time counter display.

Digital hours meter: The digital hours meter functions 

include four kinds of tally operations for operating 
hours, head drum usage hours, tape transport hours, 
and tape threading/unthreading times. The tally results 
can be viewed on the video monitor or the time counter 
display.

The unit can record and play back aspect ratio information. 
When video accompanied by wide-screen aspect ratio 
information is recorded or played back, the unit can output 
the video signal also containing the aspect ratio 
information.

When you use an optional rack mount kit, you can mount 
this unit onto an EIA-standard 19-inch rack (height = 4 
units).

When installed in the unit, this optional board enables 
digital video and audio signals in the D1 format and also 
AES/EBU-format digital audio signals to be transferred 
between this unit and digital Betacam VCRs or other 
digital equipment.

This kit can be used to mount the unit onto an EIA-
standard 19-inch rack.

The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions 
for the DSR-series Digital Video Cassette Recorder or 
Player (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and 
Spanish versions).

The following are required to access the supplied CD-
ROM disc.
• Computer: PC with Intel Pentium CPU

- Installed memory: 64 MB or more
- CD-ROM drive: 

× 8 or faster

• Monitor: Monitor supporting resolution of 800 

× 600 or 

higher

• Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Professional 

or Windows XP Home Edition

When these requirements are not met, access to the CD-
ROM disc may be slow, or not possible at all.

One of the following programs must be installed on your 
computer in order to use the Operating Instructions 
contained on the CD-ROM disc.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 4.0 or higher
• Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher

If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from
the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com/

To read the Operating Instructions contained on the CD-
ROM disc, do the following.

Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD-ROM drive.

A cover page appears automatically in your browser.
If it does not appear automatically in the browser, 
double-click the index.htm file on the CD-ROM disc.

Select and click the Operating Instructions that you 
want to read.

This opens the PDF file of the Operating Instructions.