User manual SONY DSR-DU1

[. . . ] 3-620-597-12 (1) Video Disk Unit Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. DSR-DU1 © 2002 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. For customers in the USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. [. . . ] Battery charge state indication The LCD panel shows an approximate remaining time for continuous shooting. This may not be an accurate prediction, depending on the pattern of use. If the battery indication shows adequate remaining time, but the power fails immediately, charge the battery to its fully-charged state. Charging time Charging times for a completely exhausted battery are as follows. Battery NP-F750 NP-F960 Time for full charge (Time for normal charge) Approx. 245 minutes (185 minutes) 3 To a wall outlet 4 1 2 Charging indicator Mode selector switch Battery (option) AC-V700A AC Adaptor/ Charger (option) Display panel 1 Set the mode selector switch to "Charge. " Note Charging is not possible if set to Video/Camera. 2 3 4 Connect the power cord. Press down the battery and slide in the direction of the arrow to attach. When charging is completed, all of the segments of the battery symbol appear in the display panel. (Normal charging) The charging indicator goes off, but if you continue charging until the battery indication "FULL" appears, the battery capacity will be somewhat longer. (Full charging) Operating times for continuous recording Operating times for continuous recording using an NPF960 or NP-F750 InfoLithium battery are as follows. Battery NP-F750 NP-F960 Operating time from full charge (normal charge) Approx. 360 minutes (320 minutes) 5 When charging is complete, remove the battery from the AC adaptor/charger. Notes · Do not allow the battery to get wet. 16 Operation Fitting the battery Use the following procedure. Main battery box For details, refer to the operating instructions for the AC adaptor/charger. Menu Settings Before using the DSR-DU1 for the first time after purchase, the following menu settings are necessary. · SYSTEM (525/625 selection) (see page 23) · DATE PRESET (date and time setting) (see page 23) Check the other individual items, and if required, change their settings. For details, see page 22. 2 1 Bottom of DSRDU1 (when in supplied case) PUSH button b mark Battery 1 2 Insert the battery in the main battery box at the rear of the main unit. Slide the battery in the direction indicated by the b mark on the top of the battery. Coupled Recording on the Camcorder Tape and Hard Disk To record on both the tape and hard disk while coupled to the camcorder start/stop button, use the following procedure. Note Removing the battery from the main unit Hold down the PUSH button at the end of the battery box, and slide the battery in the opposite direction to that indicated by the b mark to remove. Operating from a wall outlet For prolonged operation, such as playing a tape, you can operate the unit from a domestic wall outlet, without worries about battery life. If the DSR-DU1 and the connected camcorder are both powered on, there may be no i. LINK input from the camcorder to the DSR-DU1, depending on the camcorder. In this case, on the LCD monitor of the DSRDU1, "i. LINK" flashes once per second; temporarily disconnect the i. LINK cable. In standard mode 1 Set the AC adaptor/charger mode selector switch to "Video/Camera. " Note 1 2 Power on the DSR-DU1. · In page 3 set PARAREC to ON (see page 22). When set to "Charge" there is no power supply. 2 3 4 Connect the DK cable to the DC IN connector of the DSR-DU1. With the power cord, connect the AC adaptor/ charger to a wall outlet. 3 Load a tape into the camcorder. Notes Note You can leave the battery installed while operating from AC power. To use the AC adaptor/charger from a vehicle power supply Connect the AC adaptor/charger to the vehicle power supply using an optional car battery cable. · If the camcorder is a model DSR-370/370P/ 570WS/570WSP, set the camcorder menu item i. LINK CTL to REC/P or ALL. (For more details refer to the section of the camcorder operating instructions describing the settings in the advanced menu. ) Also set the VTR TRIGGER switch to INT ONLY. · If the camcorder is a model DSR-250/250P, set the camcorder menu item EXT REC CTL to OFF. (For more details refer to the camcorder operating instructions. ) Note that even if the camcorder has EXT REC Operation 17 CTL set to ON, you can record on the DSR-DU1 coupled to the camcorder tape operations. To do this, on the DSR-DU1 set the menu item PARAREC to OFF. 4 Press the camcorder start/stop button. Recording starts on the camcorder tape and the hard disk of the DSR-DU1. [. . . ] · During recording, the total number of clips created has exceeded 750. : Constant : 1 flash/second : 4 flashes/second Operation Continues Continues · Other than during recording, the hard disk is almost full. Continues · Other than during recording, the total number of clips created has exceeded 750. During recording or when recording is paused, the hard disk capacity is completely used up. Stops Continues Continues Continues Stops DISK (4 flashes/ second) BATT (1 flash/second) ­ Other than during recording or while recording is paused, the hard disk is full. [. . . ]