Name: Sony Betacam SP BVW-50
Brand: Sony
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Table of Contents2
Intended Readers5
Introduction10
Overview11
Features12
Improved Video Characteristics12
Four-Channel Audio Recording12
High-Speed Picture Search Function13
Accurate Continuous Recording13
Dolby NR System13
Distinguishing the Cassette Tape Type13
Designed for Field Operation14
Low Power Consumption14
L-Size Videocassette Loading14
Button Deactivation Feature14
Connecting of Other Equipment15
Earphones and Headphones15
Phantom Microphone15
Optional Accessories15
System Configurations16
System Configuration for Field Editing16
Precautions17
Handling the VTR17
Power Supply17
Use and Storage Locations17
Location and Function of Parts and Controls18
Front Panel19
Operation Functions20
Rec Button/Lamp20
E-E Mode20
Adjustment Functions22
Level Meters22
Level Indication Button23
Audio Recording Level Controls23
Power Switch23
Light Selector23
Display Functions24
Display Window24
Warning Indications25
Operation Status Indications25
BATT Indication25
TAPE Indication25
Time Data Indication26
RESET Button26
Display Selector26
Warning Lamp26
Time Code Panel27
Running Mode Selector28
ADVANCE Button28
SHIFT Button29
Real Time Recording29
REAL Time Insertion29
Connector Panel30
Audio Functions31
Afm Input Ch31
CONFI Selector31
DOLBY NR Switch32
AUDIO DUB Selector32
PHONE LEVEL Control32
Audio Input Signal Selectors32
Earphone Jack33
Headphones Jack33
Video Functions34
Color Frame Switch35
Video Level Control35
TC out Connector35
Power Source Functions38
Power Source Functions on the Connector Panel38
RFU out Connectors38
REMOTE Connector38
DC out Connector39
DC in 12V Connector39
BREAKER Button39
MODE Selector39
Time Base Corrector Adjustment Panel40
Getting Started41
Supplying Power42
Installing a Battery Pack42
Installing a BP-90A Battery Pack42
How Long the Battery Lasts42
How to Install a Battery Pack43
Installing Two NP-1B Battery Packs45
Connecting an AC Power Adaptor46
Loading and Unloading a Cassette Tape47
Usable Cassette Tapes47
Preventing Accidental Erasure of Recording48
Loading a Cassette Tape49
Checking the Tape Slack50
Unloading a Cassette Tape51
If the Battery Is Exhausted While the Tape Is in the VTR51
Using the VTR in a Dark or Bright Place52
Using in a Dark Place52
Using in a Bright Place52
Recording53
Getting Ready to Record54
Connecting the Required Equipment54
Setting the Time Data55
Setting the Time Code55
Accessing the Time Code Panel55
Drop Frame Mode56
Non-Drop Frame Mode56
Setting the User's Bits57
Setting the Real Time in the User's Bits58
User's Bit Indication in the Display Window58
Recording the VITC and User's Bits59
Checking the Real Time59
Checking the VITC Value60
Locking the Internal Time Code to an External Generator61
Connecting the Equipment61
To Start Locking the Internal Time Code62
How the Built-In Generator Functions after It Is Locked62
To Lock the User's Bits to External User's Bits62
Locking an External Time Code to the Built-In Generator63
Selecting the Video Input Signal64
Adjusting the Video Input Level65
Selecting the Audio Input Signal66
Selecting the Recording Method67
Recording with AFM Recording67
Recording with Dolby NR System68
Adjusting the Audio Input Level69
Monitoring the Signal You Are Recording70
Checking the VTR before Recording71
Checking the Battrey Remaining71
Checking the Tape Remaining72
Tape Remaining Indication72
Tape Remaining Warnings72
Recording Operations73
Avoiding Misoperation73
Recording Procedure74
To Pause Recording75
Playback76
Getting Ready to Play Back77
Selecting and Adjusting the Monitor Audio Signal78
Selecting the Audio Signal for Monitoring78
Adjusting the Audio Monitor Level79
Selecting the Monitor Audio Signal79
Monitoring the Playback Picture on TV80
Connecting the Required Equipment for Monitoring on TV80
Playback the Signal on TV81
Transmitting the Playback Signal Using a Field Pickup Unit82
Connecting FPU82
Playback Operations83
To Pause Playback83
Searching a Particular Scene84
To Play Back the Picture at Faster Speed85
Reading and Dispalying the Time Code/User's Bits86
Displaying the Time Code/User's Bits86
Superimposing the Time Code/User's Bits87
Audio Dubbing88
Setting the Switches90
Audio Dubbing Operations91
Editing93
Overview of Editing94
Setting up the Editing System Without the Editing Control Unit95
Supplying the Signal97
Supplying the Video Signal97
Supplying the Reference Signal97
Troubleshooting99
When the Warning Indication Appears99
How to Remove a Cassette Tape if the Battery Is Exhausted102
Cleaning the Heads103
Specifications104
Putting the VTR into the Carrying Case105
Video106
Audio107
Input Connectors108
Output Connectors108
Remote Control Connector110
Special Functions110
Supplied Accessories110
Recommended Equipment110
Glossary111
Ltc112
Radio Frequency Unit112
Time Base Corrector112
Time Code112
Vertical Interval Time Code113
Index114

Brand	Sony
Model	Betacam SP BVW-50
Category	VCR
Language	English

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