Sony J3 Maintenance Manual

COMPACT PLAYER
J-10
J-10SDI
J-30
J-30SDI
OPERATION MANUAL    [English]
1st Edition
(J-30/30SDI)
(J-30/30SDI) 

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet.  Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important...

AVERTISSEMENT
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution,
garder le coffret fermé.  Ne confier
l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel
qualifié.
AVERTISSEMENT
CET APPAREIL DOIT ETRE MIS A LA TERRE.
AVERTISSEMENT:
1. Utiliser le cordon d’alimentation approuvé (conducteur à
trois noyaux)/connecteur pour appareils approuvé / fiche
avec contacts de mise à la terre approuvée, qui est
conforme...

Pour les clients européens
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la fois à la
Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) (89/
336/CEE) et à la Directive sur les basses tensions (73/23/
CEE) émises par la Commission de la Communauté
européenne.
La conformité à ces directives implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes:
•EN60065: Sécurité des produits
• EN55103-1: Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)
• EN55103-2: Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)
Ce produit...

Table of Contents1
Chapter 1
Overview1-1 Before Using ........................................................................\
............ 1-1
1-2 Features ........................................................................\
................... 1-2
1-3 Sample System Configuration ....................................................... 1-42-1 Control Panel ........................................................................\
.......... 2-1 2-1-1 Display Section...

Table of Contents
2Table of Contents
Chapter 8
Maintenance and
Inspection8-1 Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack Occurs ........................... 8-1
8-2 Head Cleaning ........................................................................\
........ 8-1
8-3 Moisture Condensation .................................................................. 8-2
8-4 Error Messages ........................................................................\
....... 8-3
8-5 Digital Hours Meter...

Chapter 1Overview
Chapter 1 Overview1-1
Chapter 1
Overview
1-1 Before Using
When using this unit for the first time, set the number
of scan lines to the NTSC (525 scan lines, field
frequency 60 Hz) system setting or to the PAL (625
scan lines, field frequency 50 Hz) system setting
according to the operating environment in which the
unit will be used. Otherwise, it will be impossible to
use this unit.
To set this unit for the NTSC (525/60) or
PAL (625/50) system
1Turn the POWER switch on.
When you turn on...

Chapter 1Overview
1-2Chapter 1 Overview
1-2 Features
The J-10/10SDI/30/30SDI (also referred to simply as
the unit(s) in this manual) are compact players based
on the 
1/2-inch tape format.
They play tapes recorded in conventional Betacam/
Betacam SP format.
Notes
• Since the unit does not have a dynamic tracking
function, the tape may not replay correctly if the
recording pattern on the tape are disturbed.
• If you use a mobile radio machine with 5 W or larger
output within 50 cm (19 
3/4 inches) of this...

Chapter 1Overview
Chapter 1 Overview1-3
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1)
 is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that
this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-1995
specifications and their revisions.
Various output signals
The following interfaces installed on standard allow
connection to various external devices.
•A...

Chapter 1Overview
1-4Chapter 1 Overview
1-3 Sample System Configuration
Example for the J-10/10SDI
Digital cassette
J-10/10SDI
SDI (J-10SDI)
S video/analog composite/
analog component (J-10)
VTR Betacam SP camcorder
Analog cassette
Computer
SDI (J-10SDI)
S video/analog composite/
analog component (J-10) Video monitor
Analog audio Audio monitor
RS-422A
RS-232C
Betacam SX camcorder
JZ-1
a)
a)
SDI (J-10SDI)
Server
Reference video signal generator
EXT SYNC
DV
Computer TC OUTPUT
(J-10SDI)
Time code reader
a)...