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 operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Important Safety Instructions
•Read these instructions.
•K eep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
•F ollow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings.  Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat. •
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug.  A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other.  A grounding type plug has two
b lades and a third grounding prong.  The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety.  If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus.  When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
av oid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
wa y, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA
ONLY.
If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified
below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.
Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin (NEMA 5-15P Configuration)
Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires
Length Minimum 1.5m
Rating Minimum 10A, 125V
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V may require the
use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER
COUNTRIES.
1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) /
Appliance Connector / Plug with earthing-contacts that
conforms to the safety regulations of each country if
applicable.
2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) /  Appliance Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings
(Voltage, Ampere).
If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord /
Appliance Connector /  Plug, please consult a qualified
service personnel. 
						

							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 aux règles de sécurité de chaque pays, si
applicable.
2. Utiliser un cordon d’alimentation (conducteur à trois noyaux)/connecteur pour appareils/fiche avec contacts de
mise à la terre conforme aux valeurs nominales correctes
(tension, ampérage).
Pour toute question concernant l’emploi du cordon
d’alimentation/connecteur pour appareils/fiche ci-dessus,
consulter un agent de service compétent.
A TTENTION
Il y a un risque d’explosion si la pile est mal insérée.
Remplacer la pile uniquement par une pile de même type ou
de type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant.  Jeter les
piles usées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
A TTENTION
Eviter d’exposer l’appareil à un égouttement ou à des
éclaboussures et ne placer aucun objet rempli de liquide,
comme un vase, sur l’appareil.
Ne pas installer l’appareil dans un endroit confiné, par
exemple une bibliothèque ou un placard encastré.
A TTENTION
Cet appareil n’est pas déconnecté de la source
d’alimentation secteur tant qu’il est raccordé à la prise
murale, même si l’appareil lui-même a été mis hors tensio\
n.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by
 the manufacturer.  Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
CAUTION
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as
book case or built-in cabinet.
CAUTION
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the unit itself has been turned off.
For the 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.  This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.  Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual
must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies with both the
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
following European standards:
• EN60065: Product Safety
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex.
TV studio). 
						

							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 est prévu pour être utilisé dans les
environnements électromagnétiques suivants:
E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3
(urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé ex.
studio de télévision).
W ARNUNG
Um Feuergefahr und die Gefahr eines
elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden, darf
das Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit
ausgesetzt werden.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu
vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht
geöffnet werden.  Überlassen Sie
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur einem
Fachmann.
WARNUNG
DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET WERDEN.
WARNUNG:
1. Es ist ein (dreiadriges) Netzkabel/Netzstecker mit
Erdungskontakt zu verwenden, der den
Sicherheitsbestimmungen vor Ort entspricht.
2. Es ist ein (dreiadriges) Netzkabel/Netzstecker mit
ausreichenden Anschlußwerten (Spannung/Strom) zu
verwenden.
Bei Fragen zum Gebrauch des obigen Netzkabels/
Netzsteckers wenden Sie sich bitte an den technischen
Kundendienst.
VORSICHT
Es besteht Explosionsgefahr, wenn die Batterie inkorrekt
eingelegt wird.
Es darf nur eine identische oder eine vom Hersteller
empfohlene Batterie des gleichen Typs eingesetzt werden.
Entladene Batterien sind nach den Anweisungen des
Herstellers zu entsorgen. ACHTUNG
Das Gerät ist nicht tropf- und spritzwassersicher, daher
dürfen keine mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllten Gegenstände, z. B.
Vasen, darauf abgestellt werden.
Das Gerät nicht an Orten aufstellen, z. B. in Bücherregalen
oder Einbauschränken, wo keine ausreichende Belüftung
gewährleistet ist.
ACHTUNG
Solange das Netzkabel an eine Netzsteckdose
angeschlossen ist, bleibt das Gerät auch im ausgeshalteten
Zustand mit dem Stromnetz verbunden.
Für Kunden in Europa
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die
EMV-Direktive (89/336/EMG) der EG-Kommission als auch
die Direktive Niederspannung (73/23/EMG).
Angewandte Normen:
•
EN60065: Produktsicherheit
• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störaussendung)
• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störfestigkeit)
für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen:
E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem
maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und
E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).
Für Kunden in Deutschland
Entsorgungshinweis: Bitte werfen Sie nur entladene Batterien
in die Sammelboxen beim Handel oder den Kommunen.
Entladen sind Batterien in der Regel dann, wenn das Gerät
abschaltet und signalisiert „Batterie leer“ oder nach längerer
Gebrauchsdauer der Batterien „nicht mehr einwandfrei
funktioniert“. Um sicherzugehen, kleben Sie die Batteriepole
z.B. mit einem Klebestreifen ab oder geben Sie die Batterien
einzeln in einen Plastikbeutel.
V oor de klanten in Nederland
Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA 
						

							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 ...................................................................... 2-2
2-1-2 Search Control Section ........................................................... 2-6
2-1-3 Tape Transport Control Section ............................................. 2-7
2-2 Connector Panel ........................................................................\
..... 2-8
2-2-1 Connector Panel of the J-10/30 .............................................. 2-8
2-2-2 Connector Panel of the J-10SDI/30SDI ............................... 2-10
Chapter 3
Preparations3-1 Installation ........................................................................\
.............. 3-1
3-2 Cassettes ........................................................................\
.................. 3-2
Chapter 4
Playback4-1 Playback Procedures ...................................................................... 4-14-1-1  Normal Playback ................................................................... 4-1
4-1-2  Playback in Jog Mode ........................................................... 4-2
4-1-3  Playback in Shuttle Mode ..................................................... 4-2
4-1-4 Noiseless Playback Function and Frame Step Playback Function ........................................................................\
......... 4-3
4-2 Superimposed Character Information ......................................... 4-5
4-3 Using the Remote Commander ..................................................... 4-6 4-3-1 How to Change the Lithium Battery ...................................... 4-6
4-3-2 Setting Menu ........................................................................\
.. 4-6
4-3-3 Operating the Remote Commander ........................................ 4-7
4-4 Operation via Computer (With the JZ-1 Software) .................... 4-8
4-4-1 Capturing Images Using Shot Mark Data .............................. 4-8
Chapter 5
UMID Functions5-1 Overview of UMID Functions ....................................................... 5-1
5-2 UMID Output and Display ............................................................ 5-25-2-1 UMID Output Settings ........................................................... 5-2
5-2-2 UMID Display ....................................................................... 5-2
Chapter 6
Essence Marks6-1 Overview of Essence Mark Functions .......................................... 6-1
6-2 Essence Mark Output .................................................................... 6-2
Chapter 7
Setup Menu7-1 Menu System Configuration .......................................................... 7-1
7-2 Menu Operations ........................................................................\
.... 7-2
7-3 Basic Menu ........................................................................\
.............. 7-7
7-4 Extended Menu ........................................................................\
..... 7-10
Table of Contents
Chapter 2
Location and Function
of Parts 
						

							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 ....................................................................... 8-4
AppendixSpecifications ........................................................................\
................. A-1 
						

							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 this unit for the first time,
indication, “SEL ------” appears in the time data
display area.
2Holding down the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the
JOG/SHUTTLE dial to display “525” or “625”
next to “SEL”.
3Press the SET/MENU button.
Indication “PUSH SET” appears in the time data
display area.
4Turn the POWER switch off, and then on again.
The indication in the time data display area
changes as shown in the figure below.
You can see “POWER OFF/ON” by scrolling the
indication.
This unit is set for the 525/60 or 625/50 system and
indicator 525 or 625  lights above the time data display
area to show the selected system.
1,4
32Time data display area 
						

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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 unit, the
playback image may be disturbed.
The following are some of the features of these units.
Compatible format for playback
The unit can play tapes in the following formats:
•D igital Betacam format (J-30/30SDI only)
•M PEG IMX format (J-30/30SDI only)
•B etacam SX format
•B etacam/Betacam SP format
Head configuration
In addition to digital playback heads for the Digital
Betacam (J-30/30SDI only), MPEG IMX (J-30/30SDI
only) and Betacam SX, the unit also has analog
playback heads for the analog Betacam SP.
Digital signal processing
This unit processes digital signals conforming to the
4:2:2 component digital D-1 format.
The unit is compatible with the Digital Betacam (J-30/
30SDI only), the Betacam SX for the MPEG2 4:2:2
P@ML interframe format, and the MPEG IMX
(J-30/30SDI only) for the MPEG2 4:2:2 P@ML
intraframe format.
High image quality, high audio quality,
high reliability
Complying with the data rates for the Digital Betacam
(J-30/30SDI only), MPEG IMX (J-30/30SDI only) and
Betacam SX, this unit achieves playback with both
high image and high audio quality.
Playback compatibility with Betacam/
Betacam SP
The unit plays tapes recorded in the Betacam/Betacam
SP format.  This makes for efficient use of existing
material in the Betacam/Betacam SP format.
Feeder function
This unit can be used not only as a Player but also as a
Feeder. Connected to a PC, the unit controls images
and feeds images to the PC via a remote connector
(RS-422A) on the control panel.
Compact design
Since the unit is as compact as a standard desktop
personal computer in size, it is ideal for personal use
on your desktop. In addition, front loading of both S
and L cassettes is standard.
Menu-based setup
Initial settings for the unit’s operation, interfaces with
connected equipment, and so on, can be made by means
of menu operations on the front panel of the unit.
A wide range of status indicators
A large-sized fluorescent display is provided to show
numerical values including audio level, time code, user
bits, error messages, and setup menu information in
addition to the current settings and operating status of
this unit.
Minimal maintenance
The unit is designed to need minimal maintenance, and
requires no daily maintenance or checks.
A drum and other components have reduced
maintenance costs.
Vertical installation
This unit can be installed vertically using the supplied
vertical installation stands. The unit can be installed
either vertically or horizontally, saving space on your
desktop. 
						

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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 nalog composite video output
•A nalog component video output (J-10/30 only)
• S-video output
•
1) (DV) output
•S DI SMPTE 259M (Component digital video/audio 8
channels) output (J-10SDI/30SDI only)
•A nalog audio output
• Time code output (J-10SDI/30SDI only)
 (DV) output
This unit can output digital video/audio signals in DV
format compatible with i.LINK1) from the DV output
connector. 
						

							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)
Note
Editing through this unit is not recommended.