Sony J3 Maintenance Manual

							Chapter 2Location and Function of Parts
2-10Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts
2-2-2 Connector Panel of the J-10SDI/30SDI
2RS232C connector
6 VIDEO OUTPUT
connectors
7 AUDIO MONITOR
OUTPUT connectors 1
AC IN connector
3 REMOTE IN (9P) connector
4 EXT SYNC input connector
5  TC OUTPUT connector
1  AC IN connector
Connects to an AC outlet using the power cord (not
supplied).
2  RS232C (RS-232C serial interface) connector
(D-sub 9-pin)
Used to send or receive RS-232C remote control
signals and VTR status signals to/from an external
device such as a computer with the JZ-1 installed.
3  REMOTE IN (9P) connector (RS-422A serial
interface, 9-pin)
Controls the unit remotely from an external device
equipped with the Sony 9-pin remote control function.
4  EXT SYNC (external synchronization) input
connector
Inputs the reference video signal. However, on this
unit, use this for frame synchronization only, not for
color subcarrier synchronization.
5  TC OUTPUT (time code output) connector
(BNC)
Outputs the playback time code. 6
 VIDEO OUTPUT connectors
COMPOSITE (analog composite video) (SUPER)
output connector (phono jack):  Outputs an analog
composite video signal. When the basic menu
item 005, DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT,
of the setup menu is set as anything other than
OFF, the output from this connector outputs
superimposed character information such as time
code, menu settings, or alarm messages.
COMPOSITE (analog composite video) (SUPER)
output connector (BNC):  Outputs an analog
composite video signal. When the basic menu
item 005, DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT,
of the setup menu is set as anything other than
OFF, the output from this connector outputs
superimposed character information such as time
code, menu settings, or alarm messages.
S VIDEO output connector (Mini-DIN 4-pin): Outputs an S VIDEO signal.
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							Chapter 2Location and Function of Parts
Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts2-11
 DV (i.LINK DV) output connector (IEEE1394,
6-pin): Outputs video/audio signals in DV format.
When basic menu item 030, i.LINK
CHARACTER, of the setup menu is set to ON
and basic menu item 005, DISPLAY
INFORMATION SELECT is set as anything other
than OFF, the output from this connector outputs
superimposed character information such as time
code, menu settings, or alarm messages.
Notes
•Through the DV connector, only one DV
device can be connected to this unit. If you
intend to connect multiple DV devices, refer to
the manuals of them.
• The i.LINK (DV) output of this unit is used to
provide materials to a computer on which non-
linear editing software is installed. You can use
a Sony VTR equiped with an i.LINK (DV)
connector (DVCAM series of VTRs for
example) with this unit, though, the auto
dubbing function and editing function will not
be available.
• If the unit is connected to a device equipped
with a 6-pin DV jack, when you intend to
disconnect or reconnect the DV cable, turn off
the device and pull out the plug of its power
cord from the AC outlet beforehand. If you
connect or disconnect the DV cable while the
device is connected to the AC outlet, high-
voltage current (8 to 40 V) is output from the
DV jack of the device to this unit, which may
cause a malfunction.
•W hen connecting a device that has a 6-pin DV
jack to this unit, first connect the plug of the
cable to the 6-pin DV jack of the device.
SDI (serial digital interface) output connector: Outputs a video/audio signal in D1 format without
superimposed character information.
SDI (serial digital interface) (SUPER) output
connector:  Outputs a video/audio signal in D1
format. When basic menu item 005, DISPLAY
INFORMATION SELECT, of the setup menu is
set as anything other than OFF, the connector
outputs the superimposed character information
such as time code, menu settings, or alarm
messages. 7
 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT connectors
Audio monitor (L/R) output connectors (XLR
3-pin, male):  Output two (L and R) audio monitor
signals according to the setting of the AU MON
SEL/DOLBY C NR button on the control panel.
Audio monitor (L/R) output connectors (Phono
jack):  Output two (L and R) audio monitor signals
according to the setting of the AU MON SEL/
DOLBY C NR button on the control panel. 
						

							Chapter 3Preparations
Chapter 3 Preparations3-1
Chapter 3
Preparations
3-1 Installation
You can install this unit horizontally as well as
vertically. However, it is necessary to use the supplied
vertical installation stands to prepare the unit for
vertical installation as shown in the figure.
Notes
•When you install this unit vertically, be sure that the
handle faces up.
•R egardless of whether you install the unit
horizontally or vertically, make sure there is a space
of 5 cm (2 inches) or more around the unit.
Vertical
installation
stands 
						

							Chapter 3Preparations
3-2Chapter 3 Preparations
3-2 Cassettes
Cassette types
This unit uses the following 1/2-inch tape width
cassettes:
•D igital Betacam cassette (J-30/30SDI only)
•M PEG IMX cassette (J-30/30SDI only)
•B etacam SX cassette
•B etacam SP cassette
•B etacam cassette
• UVW cassette
Inserting and ejecting cassettes
Insert or eject a cassette while the unit is powered on.
Inserting a cassette
1Turn the POWER switch on.
2Check the following points before inserting the
cassette with the orientation shown in the figure.
•C heck that there is no slack in the tape.
•C heck that the message “E10-0000” is not shown
in the time data display area.
The cassette is drawn into the unit.
If the message “E10-0000” appears in the time data
display area, there is moisture condensation in the unit.
For steps to take when “E10-0000” is displayed, see
section 8-3 “Moisture Condensation” on page
8-2.
Removing slack from the tape
Press one of the reels in with a finger, and turn gently
in the direction shown by the arrows until there is no
slack in the tape.
Ejecting a cassette
Press the EJECT button.
The cassette is ejected.
If the tape slacks inside the unit, pressing the EJECT button
may not eject the cassette. For information about how to
remove the cassette in such a case, refer to the Maintenance
Manual.
EJECT button
S cassette L cassette
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							Chapter 4Playback
Chapter 4 Playback4-1
SHIFT buttonCassette compartment
PLAY button
Chapter 4
Playback
4-1 Playback Procedures
If you play back to the end of the tape
The tape is automatically rewound, and stops.
(When AUTO REWIND, extended menu item 125, is
set to ENA)
Notes
• If you playback a Betacam/Betacam SP cassette
immediately after playing back a Betacam SX
cassette or Digital Betacam cassette, it may take
several seconds for playback to start.
• This unit uses an auto-tracking function (when using
the Digital Betacam or MPEG IMX format). The
factory setting for the auto-tracking is on (AUTO
TRACKING ON). You can turn auto-tracking off.
For details on how to change the setting, contact your
nearest Sony dealer. While this unit is pulling the
tape in, the PLAY button indicator  B flashes.
When using the Dolby C NR system
When using an analog Betacam cassette, you can use
Dolby C NR for audio playback.
To activate the Dolby NR system, press the AU MON
SEL/DOLBY C NR button while holding down the
SHIFT button on the control panel.
STOP button
AU MON SEL/
DOLBY C NR button
4-1-1  Normal Playback
Insert a cassette beforehand.
For details of how to insert a cassette, see the section
“Inserting and ejecting cassettes” on page 3-2.
To start playback
Press the PLAY button.
To stop playback
Press the STOP button. 
						

							4-1 Playback Procedures
Chapter 4Playback
4-2Chapter 4 Playback
4-1-2  Playback in Jog Mode
In jog mode, the JOG dial controls the playback speed
based the speed at which the dial is turned. The
playback speed range is ±1 times normal speed.
Use the following procedure to carry out playback in
jog mode.
1Turn the JOG dial directly or press the JOG/
SHUTTLE button to light the JOG indicator.
Pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE button toggles
between jog mode and shuttle mode.
2Turn the JOG dial in the desired direction, at a
speed corresponding to the desired playback speed.
Playback in jog mode starts.
3To stop playback in jog mode, stop turning the
JOG dial.It is possible to make pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE
button to switching between JOG and SHUTTLE
mode.
Select “KEY” in SELECTION FOR JOG/
SHUTTLE DIAL ENABLE, extended menu item
101, to enable the above feature. (This is the
default setting.)
4-1-3  Playback in Shuttle Mode
In shuttle mode, the SHUTTLE dial controls the
playback speed based on the angular position of the
dial.
•W hen using a Digital Betacam tape: ±21 times
•W hen using an MPEG IMX tape: ±32 times/±38
times (NTSC/PAL)
•W hen using a Betacam SX tape: ±35 times
•W hen using an analog Betacam tape: ±18/±20 times
(NTSC/PAL)
+ indicates forward direction speed, – indicates reverse
direction speed.
The SHUTTLE dial has detents at the center position,
move the SHUTTLE dial to the center indent to
display a still picture.
Use the following procedure to carry out playback in
shuttle mode.
1Turn the SHUTTLE dial directly or press the JOG/
SHUTTLE button twice to light the SHTL
indicator.
If the SHUTTLE dial points to a position other
than the center, playback in shuttle mode starts at a
speed corresponding to the angular position of the
dial.
Pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE button toggles
between jog mode and shuttle mode.
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1,2,3 1,2,3
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							Chapter 4Playback
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2Turn the SHUTTLE dial to the angle
corresponding to the desired playback speed.
Playback in shuttle mode starts.
3Return the SHUTTLE dial to the center indent
position or press the STOP button to cancel shuttle
mode playback.It is possible to make pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE
button to switching between JOG and SHUTTLE
mode.
Select “KEY” in SELECTION FOR JOG/
SHUTTLE DIAL ENABLE, extended menu item
101, to enable the above feature. (This is the
default setting.)
To return to normal-speed playback Press the PLAY button.
To alternate between normal-speed playback
and shuttle mode playback Set the SHUTTLE dial to the position
corresponding to the desired shuttle playback
speed first. Press the PLAY button, and then press
the JOG/SHUTTLE button twice.
For intermittent shuttle mode playback, press the
STOP button first and then press the JOG/
SHUTTLE button twice.
Normally, you turn the SHUTTLE dial after setting
the jog/shuttle mode by pressing the JOG/
SHUTTLE button. You can also set the jog/shuttle
mode, however, by directly turning the dial. (This
is available when SELECTION FOR JOG/
SHUTTLE DIAL ENABLE, extended menu item
101, is set to DIAL.) In this case, you must reset
the SHUTTLE dial to the center position after
turning it, otherwise the dial is moved by vibration
and the tape may start running in the shuttle mode
during playback.
4-1-4 Noiseless Playback
Function and Frame Step
Playback Function
When you are using the Betacam SX or MPEG IMX
format, you can put this unit into noiseless mode for
noiseless jog and shuttle playback at up to ±0.5 times
normal speed. During noiseless playback, audio is
muted for the MPEG IMX format. For the Betacam
SX format, discontinuous audio in frame units is
heard. In noiseless mode, you can use the PF-1/2
buttons to step through frames. The step for the MPEG
IMX format is 1 frame. The step for the Betacam SX
format is 2 frames.
To select noiseless mode
In the setup menu, set basic menu item 025,
NOISELESS to Enable. (The factory default setting is
Disable.) JOG or SHTL flashes in the display section.
To perform noiseless playback
Put the unit into noiseless mode, press the JOG or
SHUTTLE button, and rotate the JOG/SHUTTLE dial.
This allows you to perform noiseless playback at up to
±0.5 times normal speed.
In noiseless mode, the emphasis is on slow-speeds.
Therefore the SHUTTLE dial speed settings change
from the Normal (0), ±0.03, ±0.12, ±0.5, ±1, ±2, ±10\
,
±35 (Betacam SX format) (15 steps) to 0, ±0.03,
±0.06, ±0.12, ±0.25, ±0.5, ±1, ±10 (15 steps). For t\
he
MPEG IMX format, extended menu item 922 of the
setup menu IMX NOISELESS PB allows you to set
the playback picture to FRAME, FIELD 1, or FIELD 2
(the factory default setting is FRAME). 
						

							4-1 Playback Procedures
Chapter 4Playback
4-4Chapter 4 Playback
To perform frame step playback
Put the unit into noiseless mode and press the PF-1 or
PF-2 button.
When you are using the Betacam SX format, each
press of the PF-1 button steps 2 frames back, and each
press of the PF-2 button steps 2 frames forward. When
you are using the MPEG IMX format, the buttons step
1 frame in the same directions.
Notes
• To perform frame step playback, always press the
PLAY button once before pressing the PF-1 or PF-2
button. When you switch between FWD and REV,
the picture may not be updated until you press the
PF-1 or PF-2 button twice.
•D uring frame step playback, the picture and the LTC
may be up to 5 frames out of sync. We recommend
that you use VITC.
•B lock noise may remain visible during frame step
playback. If this occurs, step in the reverse direction,
or press the PLAY button again. 
						

							Chapter 4Playback
Chapter 4 Playback4-5
4-2 Superimposed Character Information
When basic menu item 005 of the setup menu
DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT is set as
anything other than OFF, the video signal output from
the COMPOSITE (SUPER) output connector, SDI
(SUPER) output connector (for J-10SDI/30SDI only)
or 
DV connector contains superimposed character
information (overlaid display), including time code,
menu settings, or alarm messages.
For details on the settings for superimposed display, see
DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT, basic menu item 005
on page 7-7, SDI OUT CHARACTER, basic menu item 027
on page 7-9, and i.LINK CHARACTER, basic menu item 030
on page 7-9.
Adjusting the character display
The basic menu adjusts the position, size and type of
the superimposed characters.
For details of the basic menu, see section 7-3 “Basic Menu”
on page 7-7.
Note
As the factory default setting, basic menu item 005,
DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT is set to OFF.
Changing the setting of basic menu item 005,
DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT allows different
time data to be displayed in the bottom line of the
display.
For details, see section 7-3 “Basic Menu” on page 7-7.
1  Types of time data
Time data
2Drop frame mark
of time data
3 VITC field mark
4  Operation mode
Displayed items
1  Types of time data
Note
If the time data or user bit cannot be read correctly,
they will be displayed with an asterisk. For example,
“T*R”, “U*R”, “T*R.” or “U*R.”.
2  Drop frame mark of time data
“ . ”:  Drop frame mode
“ : ”:  Non-drop frame mode
3  VITC field mark
“    ” blank:  When displaying Field 1 and 3
“ * ”:  When displaying Field 2 and 4
4  Operation mode
The field is divided into two blocks, A and B.
• Block A:  displays the operation mode.
• Block B:  displays the servo lock status or tape speed.
Display
Operation mode
Block A Block B
TAPE UNTHREAD Cassette is not loaded.
STANDBY OFF Standby off mode
STOP Stop mode
F.FWD Fast forward mode
REW Rewind mode
PLAY Playback mode (servo unlocked)
PLAY LOCK Playback mode (servo locked)
JOG STILL A still picture in jog mode
JOG FWD Jog mode in forward direction
JOG REV Jog mode in reverse direction
SHUTTLE STILL A still picture in shuttle mode
SHUTTLE (Speed) Shuttle mode
Display Meaning
CTL CTL counter data
TCR LTC reader time code
UBR LTC reader user bit
TCR. VITC reader time code
UBR. VITC reader user bit
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							4-1 Playback Procedures
Chapter 4Playback
4-6Chapter 4 Playback
4-3 Using the Remote Commander
Pull off the transparent film covering the battery parts.
4-3-1 How to Change the
Lithium Battery
1Pull out the lithium battery case.
Pull the battery case toward you while releasing
the lock by plucking it with your fingernail.
2Set lithium battery in the case so that the + symbol
on the battery is facing you.
3Push the lithium battery case back into its original
position.
Notes on the Remote Commander
• If there is an obstacle between the Remote
Commander and the remote control detector, the
Remote Commander sometimes does not work
properly. Point the Remote Commander at the remote
control detector on the front side of the unit.
• The effective remote control area is limited. It
becomes easier to control the unit the closer you get
and if you point the Remote Commander directly at
the front of the unit.
•C hange the battery when the Remote Commander
does not work properly.
4-3-2 Setting Menu
When a Remote Commander is used, WIRELESS
REMOTE CONTROL, extended menu item 213, must
to be set to ON. (It is set to OFF at the factory.)
(The following operation is an example of how
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL is switched from
OFF to ON.)
1Select WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL,
extended menu item 213, to display it.
The illustration shows the information displayed in
the time data display area and on the monitor
connected to the COMPOSITE (SUPER) output
connector, SDI (SUPER) output connector (for J-
10SDI/30SDI only) or 
DV connector.
REMOTE INTERFACE
137
213:WIRELESS-off
501❉
Items without  ❉ are omitted.
Time data display area
Monitor screen