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OPERATION MANUAL
ond Edition (Revised 2)
Serial No. 10661 and Higher
EBU N-10 LEVEL
WARNING

For the customers in the USA

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions manual, may cause
interference to radio communications. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of
FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when operated in a
commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause interference in which
case the user at his own expense will be required to take
whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference.

The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual

must be used with this equipment in order to comply
with the limits for a computing device pursuant to
Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules.

For the customers in Canada

This apparatus complies with the Class A limits for radio
noise emissions set out in Radio Interference
Regulations.

Pour les utilisateurs au Canada

Cet appareil est conforme aux normes Class A pour
bruits radioélectriques, spécifiés dans le Réglement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique.

Be careful to use the correct AC adaptor. In Europe,

use the AC-500CE (it runs on 220 V AC). In the U.S.A.
and Canada, use the AC-500 (it runs on 120 V AC).

ATTENTION |
Veiller a utiliser 'adaptateur d’alimentation secteur
, correct. En Europe, utiliser l'AC-500CE (il fonctionne
' sur secteur de 220 V) tandis qu’aux Etats-Unis et au
Canada, utiliser l’AC-500 (il fonctionne sur secteur de :
120 V).
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The operation of the “Betacam” system is described in the operation and

maintenance manual of the camera. Please refer to it for details.
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Le fonctionnement du systéme “Betacam” est décrit dans le mode d’emploi et de

maintenance de la caméra. Priére de s'y reporter pour les détails.
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General
Power requirements DC 12V 4V
with a battery pack NP-1 or NP-1A (Ni-Cd, 1.5 Ah)
For AC operation: use AC-500CE (Europe)/500 (USA and
Canada) AC power adaptor (optional)
Power consumption 14 W (with metal tape, 12 V)
Save mode: 2 W
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity Less than 85% (relative humidity)
Storage temperature —20°C to +60°C (—4°F to +140°F)
Weight Unit: Approx. 3.5 kg (7 Ibs 11 oz)
Battery pack NP-1, NP-1A: 0.7 kg (1 Ib 8 02),
BP-90: 1.7 kg (3 Ibs 12 oz)
BP-90A: 1.6 kg (3 Ibs 8 oz)
Dimensions Approx. 116 x 244 x 223 mm (w/hi/d)
(43, x9, x87/ inches)
Video cassette ¥,.inch cassette for Betacam
Metal tape: BCT-5M/10M/20M/30M or equivalent
Oxide tape: BCT-5G/10G/20G/30G or equivalent
Tape speed 101.5 mm/sec
Recording/playback time 36 min. (with BCT-30M)
Fast forward time Less than 5.5 min. (with BCT-30M)
Rewind time Less than 3.5 min. (with BCT-30M)

Video (with standard playback machine)

i ee Metal tape | Oxide tape

Bandwidth Luminance (50%) |25 Hz to 5.5 MHz %3.3 dB | 25 Hz to 4.0 MHz *23 dB
Colour 25 Hz to 1.5 MHz ‘3§ dB | 25 Hz to 1.5 MHz :3§ dB
difference (50%)
Signal-to- | Luminance More than 48 dB More than 46 dB
noise ratio Colour difference | More than 48 dB More than 45 dB

K-factor (2T Pulse) Less than 2% Less than 3%

YIC delay Less than 20 nsec Less than 20 nsec

Low frequency non-linearity Less than 3% Less than 4%

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Audio (with standard playback machine)

LNG
Frequency response 20 Hz to 50 Hz to
(20 dB below peak level)*1 |20 kHz #33 dB 15 kHz +33 dB 15 kHz +3.0 dB
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Signal to noise ratio *? More than More than More than
68 dB 62 dB 58 dB
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Distortion (at 1 kHz)
at peak level*! Less than 3% Less than 3% Less than 3%
at 0 VU level Less than 0.6% Less than 1.5% Less than 2%
Crosstalk (at 1 kHz) Less than -—65 dB Less than —55 dB
Wow and flutter (DIN45507) — Less than 0.15%
Depth of erasure (at 1 kHz) — More than 65 dB
*1) peak level—AFM: +19 VU, LNG: +8 VU
*2) refered to peak level, weighted CCIR468-3, with Audio N.R.

Signal inputs
Video (from the camera head, 50-pin) for 100% color bars
Luminance 1.0 Vp-p, 1 kohms
Chrominance R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 1 kohms
B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 1 kohms
AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4 (XLR 3-pin)
—60 dB/+4 dB selectable, high impedance, balancec.
GENLOCK VIDEO IN (BNC) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
TC IN (BNC) 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 10 kohms

Signal outputs
ENCODE VIDEO OUT (BNC) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
TC OUT (BNC) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
EARPHONE (mini jack) 8 ohms, —°° to —20 dB variable
PB ADAPTOR (20-pin)

Supplied accessories Shoulder strap (1)

50-pin cap (1)
Battery case (1)
4-pin cap (2)
Screws (M4) (2)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

The input level of a component signal conforms to the

EBU ‘‘N-10” standard.

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Notice on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense on the drum assembly if the set is moved directly from a
cold to a warm location or if the set is used in a very humid place. This may cause
damage to the tape to adhered the head drum. To avoid this, take the following
precautions.

e When the set is moved directly from a cold to a warm location, be sure to remove
the cassette.
e Before inserting a cassette, set the POWER switch to ON and check that the
HUMID indicator on the display window does not light. If it lights, wait until the
HUMID indicator goes off before inserting a cassette.
¢ If it seems that moisture has been condensed in the VTR with the cassette inserted,
proceed as follows:

1 Set the CAMERA/VTR switch to VTR SAVE.

2 Turn on the unit.

3 When the HUMID indicator lights up, press the & EJECT button and remove the
cassette.
When the indicator does not light, there is no condensation.

Cleaning the heads

Use the BCT-5CLN cleaning cassette to clean the heads. Carefully read the instruction
manual furnished with the BCT-5CLN. Excessive or incorrect use of the cleaning
cassette may shorten the head life.

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Do not use the unit in extremely hot or cold locations or in places where the humidity
is high. The unit is designed to operate in temperatures ranging from O°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F). Avoid sudden temperature changes, particularly from an extremely
cold location to a warm one, as this is conductive to condensation of moisture on the
head drum assembly.
¢ Do not subject the unit to unnecessary vibration when carrying it.
e If the unit is not used for an extended period of time, remove the battery pack.

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Playback
The playback picture can be monitored through the viewfinder or on the TV connected
to the PB ADAPTOR of this unit.

1 Turn the power on.

2 Insert a cassette tape.

3 Press the p» PLAY button.

To stop playback, press the m STOP button.

To advance the tape rapidly, press the pw F FWD button.

To rewind the tape, press the <q REW button.

* The playback picture on the viewfinder screen is To playback on a TV or color monitor

monochrome. Use the VA-500P playback adaptor (optional).
¢ Both the longitudinal and AFM sound can be played
back.

To check the chrominance signal of the playback picture

Keep pressing the CTDM PB button.
Chrominance signals of the playback picture appear.

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The indications and lamps in the viewfinder, the indicators on the display window, the
WARNING lamp and the alarm from the speaker or the earphone serve to advise the
operator of the following operational states.
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a0 NTR operation and corection,

A | Recording continues.
Recording may not be performed correctly.
Head-cleaning is required.
B | Recording continued.
Recording may not be performed correctly.
Turn off the power and consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The lamp may momentarily blinks when the tape starts running, but this is not a problem.
C | Recording continues as long as the tape does not stick to the head drum. If this happens, recording will
stop and the tape will be unloaded.
Playback, fast forward or rewind will stop.
D | Tape transport stops. Keep the 4 EJECT button pressed to remove the cassette. When the cassette cannot
be ejected, see the Maintenance manual.
Tape transport continues.
F | Recording, playback or fast forward stops.
Change cassettes or rewind the tape.
Tape transport continues.
H | Tape transport stops.
Change batteries.

Lamps :
Indicators Lamps Sound of alarm
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=e : Lights up -@- : Blinks in 4 Hz OK NA OMA AM OM OM: In 1 KHz, 1/4 second interval

-O- : Lights up AM © Continuous sound

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5 Press the VTR START button or the VTR button and the recording begins.

VTR, VTR START

During recording, the REC lamp (red) in the viewfinder is lit.

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6 To stop recording, press the VTR START button or the VTR button again.
The VTR enters the pause mode and the REC lamp will go off.

To check the luminance signal during recording

Keep pressing the RET button on the lens. The playback picture will appear on the
viewfinder screen. The playback sound of the audio channels 1 and 2 can also be
monitored when the MONITOR SELECT LNG/AFM switch is set to LNG.

To check the chrominance signal during recording

Keep pressing the CTDM PB button of this unit and the RET button on the lens.
The chrominance signals of the recording picture appear on the viewfinder screen in
monochrome.

Viewfinder screen

R-Y signal B-Y signal

Depending on the subject matter, disturbances in some

Parts of the picture in the viewfinder may occur during
monitoring of the simultaneous playback. These
disturbances, however, will not be recorded.

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To check the last scene of the previous recording (recording review)

Press the RET button on the lens after recording.

The last two seconds of the recorded scene are played back and then the unit will
enter the standby mode.
When the RET button is kept pressed, the last recorded picture can be seen for a
maximum 10 seconds.
Recording review is possible only when the recording is longer than one second.

Frame-accurate backspace editing

As long as the cassette is not ejected, frame-accurate backspace editing can be made
when the CAMERA/VTR switch on the camera is set to the VTR STBY.
Even if the CAMERA/VTR switch is in the VTR SAVE position, the unit will go into the
frame-accurate backspace editing by simply pressing the VTR or VTR START button.
In this case, however, it takes a little longer to start recording (approx. 3 seconds).

To start frame-accurate backspace editing after the power has been turned off or the
cassette has been ejected, or to record on a previously recorded tape, proceed with
the following steps.

1 Find the point you want to start editing by monitoring the viewfinder screen, and
stop the tape.

2 Press the RET button on the lens.

The starting point will be searched for.

3 Press the VTR or VTR START button.

Editing will begin.

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Alarm sound level adjustment

Use the volume control to adjust the alarm volume from the speaker or the earphone.
To cut off the alarm sound only, set the ALARM switch to OFF. To adjust the level of
the alarm sound without affecting the other audio levels, see the Maintenance manual.

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Recording
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1 Turn the power on.

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2 Insert a cassette tape.

3 Set the switches as follows.

AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2
— AUTO

Adjust the white balance.

ZOOM — SERVO OUTPUT — CAM

GAIN — O

4 Point the camera at the subject, and adjust the focus and zoom.
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Audio recording level adjustment

When adjusting the recording level of channel 1 or 2, set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 or
CH-2 switch to AUTO.
When adjusting the recording level of channel 3 or 4, or when adjusting the level of
channel 1 or 2 manually, proceed with the following steps.

When a video camera BVP-3AP, BVP-5P or BVP-30P is used

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1 Set the AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-4 switches as follows;

To use the built-in microphone: CAM
To use an external microphone: MIC
To use other audio equipment: LINE

2 To adjust the level of audio channel 1 or 2, set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 or CH-2
switch to MAN.

3 Set the MONITOR SELECT LNG/AFM switch.

To adjust audio channel 1 or 2 level: LNG
To adjust audio channel 3 or 4 level: AFM

4 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 to CH-4 controls so that the meter pointer swings
up to 0 VU at their maximum deflection.

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Audio channel 1 level adjustment |

The level of the audio channel 1 can be adjusted on the camera.
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ok Set the AUDIO IN CH-1 switch as follows;

To use the built-in microphone: CAM
To use an external microphone: MIC
To use other audio equipment: LINE

Set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 switch to MAN.

Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 control on the VTR fully clockwise.

Set the AUDIO/FILTER switch on the camera to AUDIO.

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FILTER/AUDIO indicator is usually lit and the red indicator is momentarily lit at the
maximum input.

When a video camera BVP-1P is used

The level of the audio channel cannot be adjusted on the camera. Adjust the level
with the AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 to CH-4 controls on the VTR.

Notes on channel 1 adjustment

¢ The maximum attenuation of the AUDIO CH-1 control on ¢ The FILTER/AUDIO indicator in the viewfinder shows the
the camera is approximately 20 dB. If an appropriate level responding to the peak signal. When a sine wave is
level cannot be obtained within this range, adjust the input and the level meter pointer deflects to OVU, the
level by using the AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 control on the indicator is designed to indicate 3. When audio signals
VTR. are input and the level meter pointer deflects to around
OVU, the indicator indicates 4.
The viewfinder indication corresponds to that of the level
meter as follows;

FILTER AUDIO indicator | 1] 2 |3 |4

Level meter indicator of
sine wave. -6 -4 0+3+6 VU)

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[F] Check the audio level of the external microphones

1 Connect the microphones to AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-4 connectors.

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2 Set the AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-4 switches to MIC.

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3 Point the external microphones to the sound source.

4 Set the MONITOR SELECT LNG/AFM switch to LNG (to check the level of CH-1
and CH-2).
Check that the level meter pointer deflects.

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5 set the MONITOR SELECT LNG/AFM switch to AFM (to check the level of CH-3
and CH-4.)
Check that the level meter pointer deflects.

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Checking the time data

Check the time code and the user’s bit

1 Set the user's bit, if necessary.

| 2 Set the time code.

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3 Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.

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4 Press the VTR START button of the camera.
Check that the number of the display changes as the tape runs.

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5 Press the VTR START button.
Check that the tape stops and that the number of the display also stops.

6 Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN.

Check that the number of the display changes.

7 Set the DISPLAY switch to U-BIT.

Check that the user’s bit is displayed.

To check the real time

Set the REAL TIME switch to SET. The real time is
Gisplayed regardless of the DISPLAY switch position.
In this case, the time will stop on the display window.

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[B] Check the automatic audio recording level adjustment of channels 1 and 2

1 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 and CH-2 switches to AUTO.

2 Set the AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 switches to CAM.

3 Set the MONITOR SELECT LNG/AFM switch to LNG.

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4 Point the microphone to an audio source.
Check that both level meter pointers deflect according to the sound volume.

[CG] Check the manual audio recording level adjustment

1 Set the AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-4 switches to CAM.

2 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 and CH-2 switches to MAN.

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3 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 and CH-2 controls clockwise.
Check that both level meter pointers deflect.

4 Set the MONITOR SELECT LNG/AFM switch to AFM.

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5 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH-3 and CH-4 controls clockwise.
Check that both level meter pointers deflect.

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{D] Check the earphone and speaker

1 Set the CAMERA/VTR switch of the camera to VTR STBY.

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2 Set the MONITOR switch to EE.

3 Turn the LEVEL control.

Check that the sound volume from the speaker changes. |

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Check that the sound from the speaker is cut off and that the sound is heard
from the earphone.

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5 Turn the LEVEL control.
Check that the sound volume from the earphone changes.

[E] Check the audio confidence function

1 Set the MONITOR switch to PB.

2 Set the AUDIO IN CH-1 switch to CAM, and the CH-2 switch to other position.

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3 Press the VIR START button.

Check that the sound from the microphone is heard.

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A Set the AUDIO IN CH-2 switch to CAM, and CH-1 switch to other position.
Check that the sound from the microphone is heard.

The audio confidence function of the channels 3 and 4

cannot be obtained.

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The tab on the cassette

To avoid erasing a previous recording, do as follows;

Push the plug. Break out the tab.

To re-record, replace the To re-record, cover the slot
plug position. with a piece of plastic tape.

To check the tape slack

Turn the reels with a finger

in the direction of arrows.
The tape does not have any
slack if the reels do not turn.

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Checking the VTR

Proceed with [A] through [E] continuously.

[A] Check the tape transport

1 Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.

2 Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL.

3 Press the VTR START button of the camera.

Check that:
¢ The reel inside the cassette rotates.
¢ The figures on the display change as the tape runs.
¢ The REC lamp in the viewfinder lights.
¢ The RF and SERVO indicators on the display do not light up.

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4 Press the VTR START button again.
Check that the tape stops and the REC lamp in the viewfinder goes off.

1
5 Press the VTR button on the lens.
Check that:
¢ The reel inside the cassette rotates.
¢ The figures on the display change as the tape runs.
¢ The REC lamp in the viewfinder lights.
¢ The RF and SERVO indicators on the display do not light up.

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6 Press the VTR button again.
Check that the tape stops and the REC lamp in the viewfinder goes off.

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7 Press the RESET button.
Check that the figure on the display is reset to ‘‘00:00:00:00”.

1
8 Set the LIGHT switch to ON.
Check that the display window and the level meters are illuminated.

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Operation

Sx

1 Set the POWER switch of the BVV-5PS to ON.

2 Set the CAMERA/VTR power switch on the camera to ON.

3 Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN.

4 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.

5 Supply the reference time code and the video reference signals to the VTR.
The time code will be locked.

The time code cable connecting the VTR and the master e After the time code is locked, the time code cable can
time code generator can be removed about 10 seconds be detached from the VTR. In this case, the accuracy of
after the time code slave-lock is completed. the time code generated by the BVV-5PS time code
generator corresponds to that of the sync generator of
When changing power source from the battery to the the camera (+0.3 frame/hour on BVP-3AP, BVP-5P,
external power source during time code slave-lock BVP-30P).
Connect the external power source to the DC IN jack * in the slave-lock mode, keep the CAMERA/VTR switch
before removing the battery pack. on the camera to ON. If the switch is set to PREHEAT,
If the battery is removed first, the time code slave-lock or the POWER switch on the VTR is set to OFF, the
cannot be kept continuously to generate the time code built-in time code generator generates the time code, but
correctly. the accuracy will be +3 frames/hour.
¢ The BVV-5PS is designed so that the output signal of
When both an external power source and a battery pack the built-in time code generator is locked to the video
are connected during slave-lock signals based on the field 1 information from the video
The unit is operated on external power, but it also draws camera. In the slave-lock mode, the field 1 information is
power from the battery. cut off automatically as the built-in time code generator
is locked to the external time code generator. To
resupply the field 1 information to the VTR, first cut off
* In the slave-lock mode, only the time data is locked to
the time code from the external time code generator,
the time data of the external time code generator. The
and then set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to R-RUN or SET.
user’s bit can be set separately on each VTR.
e When recording composite video signals using the
When you change the jumper, the time data and user’s
VA-1VP or VA-5P in the slave-lock mode, make sure that
bit can be locked simultaneously. For details, refer to
the CAMERAIVTR power switch on the camera is not
the Maintenance manual.
set to SAVE.
* The phase relation between the reference time code and
Otherwise the time code will not be generated
the reference video signal should satisfy the EBU time
continuously as the VA-1VP or VA-5P will be in the
code standards.
power saving mode, and the composite sync signals to
* After the time code is iocked, wait for a few seconds
the built-in time code generator will be cut off in the
until the sync generator of the camera is stable before
SAVE mode.
setting the VTR in the record mode.

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Preparation
1 insert a fully-charged battery pack.

2 Set the POWER switch to ON.

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3 Check that the HUMID indicator does not light.

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4 Check the battery.
Press the BATT CHECK button and check that the meter pointer deflects into
the green zone.

CH-2/CH-4/BATT

5 insert a cassette tape by pressing it down firmly, then push the cassette holder
(as illustrated with the arrow) until it closes.

Check that the safety tab at the bottom of the cassette is in place and the tape
does not have any slack.

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Time code slave-lock
When the BVV-5PS is used together with ‘‘Betacam” series video cameras which can
be locked to an external sync signal, the time code can be locked.

Connections

[14]To lock the BVV-5PS to an external time code generator

(when used in a “Betacam” system)

to GENLOCK
VIDEO IN Reference video signals

to TC IN Time code

[2|To lock the time code generators of the BVV-5PS VTRs to one master VTR
(When used in a “Betacam” system)

to GENLOCK
VIDEO IN Reference video signals
TOTO (NM ep se eeeTime code
tee
Master to ENCODE VIDEO OUT
VTR

to TC IN
to GENLOCK VIDEO IN
to TC OUT
to ENCODE VIDEO OUT

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[3|To use the BVV-5PS and the video camera separately

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BNC cabie*
Reference video signals

to GENLOCK VA-5P, VA-1, VA-1VP (optional)

VIDEO IN

a a to TC IN Time code

to TC OUT
CCZ Cable (component)
CCQZ Cable (composite)
BNC Cable (composite)

Re

* BNC cable
Be sure to connect this cable to the video camera to
maintain the color framing of the camera when
recording the composite video signals with the built-in
time code generator locked to an external time code
generator.

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User’s bit setting

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WARRING ra

OISPIIAY LIGHT MONITOR SELECT BATT

CTL TC}U-BIT «=OFF ON CH-/3MIXCH-2/8 LNG AFM = CHECK

RM MONITOR: CH-1

OFF ON PB EE ATO. MAN AUTO MAN

LNG AUDIOIN AFM

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DOLBY NR AFM INPUT
ON OFF CH+/2 CH:

1 Set the DISPLAY switch to U-BIT.

2 Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to SET.
3 Set the REAL TIME switch to OFF.
4 Set the user’s bit with the ADVANCE button and SHIFT button.
The data is displayed in hexadecimal notation.

5 Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN or R-RUN.

The user’s bit will be recorded on both the VITC and LTC.

The data of the user's bit is displayed in hexadecimal

notation. If you use both the time code and the user’s bit, set the
Figures A to F is indicated as follows; user's bit first. If you reverse this procedure, the time code
will lose time as the time code generator stop while the
| A B | Cc D | E | F user's bit is being set.
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To set the real time into VITC user’s bit

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3 ON OFF CH-1/2 CH-3/4

1 Set the REAL TIME switch to SET.

2 Set the real time with the ADVANCE button and SHIFT button.

3 Set the REAL TIME switch to ON.

The real time will be recorded on the VITC user's bit.
In this case, the user’s bit you set is recorded on the LTC.

To display the real time set into VITC user’s bit

Set the DISPLAY switch to U-BIT and keep pressing the DISPLAY HOLD button.

To set the real time into the LTC user’s bit, change the
jumper inside the unit. For details, refer to the
Maintenance manual.

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VA-5P VTR composite/component adaptor

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Set to OFF.

2 Tighten the screws.

¢ Coin or similar item

The switches on the unit which are the same as those on

the VA-5P do not function when connecting with the
VA-5P,

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DISPLAY RESET DISPLAY LiGHT MONI
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1 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.

2 Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to SET.
3 Set the REAL TIME switch to ON or OFF.
4 Set the time code with the ADVANCE button and SHIFT button.

5 Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch as follows.

To generate the time code with free run: F-RUN
To generate the time code with recording run: R-RUN

The maximum time code is 23:59:59:24.

Keeping the time code during battery replacement

The back-up battery holds the time code when the battery
is replaced. The back-up time is about 60 hours. (if the
serial number of your unit is 11506 or less, the back-up
time is about 18 minutes.)
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Audio recording from external microphones

4 microphones (maximum) can be connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-4
connectors.
If the CH-1+ 48 V switch is set to ON when the microphone is connected to the
AUDIO IN CH-1 connector, the unit will supply power to the microphone.

Microphone:
to any of the AUDIO IN
CH-1 to CH-4 connectors

AUDIO IN switch:
Set the switch corresponding to the audio channel
to which the microphone is connected, to MIC.

Audio recording using a wireless microphone

Use the WRR-27 UHF portable tuner, WRT-27 transmitter, WRT-57 wireless microphone,
etc.
Attach the WRR-27 portable tuner in its case BTA-27 (optional).

Connecting cable
supplied with
the BTA-27

AUDIO IN switch: to any of the AUDIO

Set the switch corresponding IN CH-1 to CH-4
to the audio channel to which connectors
the cable is connected, to MIC.

For details on the wireless microphone system, see its

instruction manual.

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Audio recording from external equipment

—

AUDIO IN switch:
Set the switch corresponding to
the audio channel to which the
audio source is connected, to LINE.

Audio source

to any of AUDIO IN CH-1 to

CH-4 connectors

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 In

Rechargeable battery pack—BP-90/90A

A fully-charged battery provides approximately 125 minutes of continuous operation
with a BVP-5P video camera.

Charging

Before operating, always charge the battery pack using the BC-210CE battery charger.
The charging period is approximately 2 hours at normal temperatures.
For details on charging, read the instruction manual of the BC-210CE.

Battery installation

Install using the optional DC-500 battery case.

1 Remove the supplied battery case.

(as oy

@ Remove the
ref)ar) screws.

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@) Loosen the screws for
power connection.

Remove the screws to

take off the cover.

2 Attach the optional DC-500 battery case.

~

@ Tighten the
installation
screws
(M3 x 5).

\
@) Tighten the screws (M3x 8)
Remove the screws to take off for power connection.
the cover.
3: Replace the cover.
NR

3 insert a battery pack BP-90/90A.

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Notes on using the battery pack and the external battery at the same time

When the battery pack is installed and when the external battery connected to the DC
IN connector is low and needs to be charged, you can have the installed battery pack
supply the power to continue the operation. Also, when the battery pack being used
becomes weak, you can continue the operation by connecting the external battery.
(However, noise may appear when you change the power source.)

¢ In case that the battery as the external power source is low when the battery
pack is installed
Remove the DC output cord of the external battery from the BVV-5PS to change the
power source from the external battery to the battery pack. Replace the external
battery with a fully charged battery as soon as possible because the battery pack
has already been partially consumed (the time of the continuous operation for the
BVW-505P is approx. 10 minutes for the NP-1, and dozens of minutes for the BP-90/
90A.)
First change the external battery and then, change the battery pack. If you change
the battery pack first, the operation will stop then.
¢ In case that the battery pack is low when you are using the battery pack as the
power source
First, connect a fully charged external battery to the DC IN connector, and then
remove the discharged battery pack.

AC power
Use an optional AC-500CE/500 AC adaptor.

to ac outlet

AC power
adaptor n
AC-500CE/500 C
to

POWER
switch ~ ON

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To remove the strap...
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This unit can be operated with the following power sources.

e An NP-1 or NP-1A rechargeable battery pack
¢ A BP-90 or BP-90A rechargeable battery pack
e AC power source with an AC-500CE/500 AC power adaptor

Rechargeabie battery pack—NP-i or NP-iA

A fully-charged battery provides approximately 50 minutes of continuous operation
with a BVP-5P video camera.
Charging

Before operating, always charge the battery pack using the BC-1WACE battery
charger. The charging period is approximately 1 hour at normal temperatures.
For details on charging, read the instruction manual of the BC-1WACE.
Battery installation

1 Open the battery case cover.

=

Push up.

2 Insert a battery pack.

|
NP-1 or NP-1A

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Notes on battery
« When the battery pack is installed, the power is always * The battery pack may not charge if you try to rechargeit
supplied to the time code circuit even if the POWER immediatery after it has been used. If this happens, wait
switch is set to OFF. Remove the battery pack from the for a few minutes before recharging it.
battery compartment when the unit will not be used for
along period of time. To install two battery packs simultaneously
Use the DC-520 battery adaptor. It is useful for a long tine
use.
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When using with the “Betacam” series units, change the grip position for easier
carrying.

0 Coin or similar item

Remove the
screws and
move the grip

the screws.

Atiach the supplied screws to the holes where the grip

was attached.

18 (E)
o Battery case
Install a Sony battery pack NP-1 or NP-1A (optional).

2 )CH-1+ 48V switch

Connect the external microphone to the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector. And set the
switch to ON to supply power from the unit to the microphone.

3] DC IN (external power input) connector (XLR, 4-pin)

To operate the unit on AC power, connect the DC power cord of an
AC-500CE/500 AC adaptor.

AUDIO IN (input) connectors (XLR, 3-pin)

Connect audio equipment or a microphone to any of the CH-1 to CH-4
connectors.

GENLOCK VIDEO IN (video input for time code slave lock) connector (BNC)
Inputs the reference video signals to lock the built-in time code generator.

TC IN (time code input for time code slave lock) connector (BNC)
Inputs the time code to lock the built-in time code generator.

TC OUT (time code output for time code slave lock) connector (BNC)
Connect to the TC IN connector of another VTR to lock the built-in time code
generator of another VTR to that of this unit.

ENCODE VIDEO OUT (video output for time code slave lock) connector (BNC)
Connect to the GENLOCK VIDEO IN connector of another VTR to lock the built-in
time code generator of another VTR to that of this unit.

Camera connector (50-pin)

Connect to the 50-pin connector on the camera or other equipment.

VA-5P connectors (4-pin)

Connect to the BVV-5PS connectors of the VA-5P VTR composite/component
adaptor.

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TO ASSEMBLE °

BVP-1P, BVP-3P, BVP-3AP,

BVP-5P, BVP-30P, etc.

16 (E)
Connector panel

1) Battery case

@ cH-1448V switch

en lt GENLOCK
i VIDEO IN connector.
3) DC IN connector
TC-IN connector

4) AUDIO IN connectors TC OUT ‘connéctor

ENCODE
VIDEO. OUT. connector

i Camera. connector

© VA-5P. connectors

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€) VITC (VITC line setting) controls
These controls select the V-blanking lines where VITC is to be inserted. (See the
chart below.)
The A control and the B control function separately, allowing for insertion of the
same VITC on two different lines.

e “<>” indicates the factory-setting

¢ VISC has been recorded in LINE 8.

Select lines where no VITS (Vertical Interval Test Signal), VIRS (Vertical Interval
Reference Signal) or VISC (Vertical Interval Sub Carrier) is recorded for inserting
VITC.

AUDIO IN (audio input) switches

Select the sound source to be recorded on audio channel 1 to 4 (CH-1 to CH-4).
CAM: To record the sound from the built-in microphone.
MIC: To record the sound from the microphone connected to the AUDIO IN
connectors
LINE: To record the sound from the audio line source connected to the AUDIO
IN connectors

AFM INPUT switch

Select the signal to be recorded in the AFM mode.
CH-1/CH-2: To record the signal input from the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2
connector with both longitudinal sound and AFM sound simultaneously. The
signal input from the AUDIO IN CH-3 or CH-4 connector cannot be recorded.
CH-3/CH-4: To record the signal input from the AUDIO IN CH-3 or CH-4
connector with only AFM sound. The signal input from AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2
connector can also be recorded with longitudinal sound.

DOLBY NR (Dolby noise reduction) switch

Set to ON to record with the Dolby NR system when using oxide tape. When
using metal tape, Dolby NR system functions regardless of the switch position.

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@® REAL TIME (time of the day) switch
ON: To record the real time in the VITC user's bit
OFF: To not record the real time in the VITC user’s bit
SET: To set the real time

€&D F-RUN/R-RUN (free run/recording run) switch

F-RUN: To set the time code by the real time, or to lock the built-in time code
generator to an external time code generator. The time code is always
generated regardless of the mode of the VTR.
R-RUN: The time code moves only in the record mode. A continuous time code
can be recorded throughout the tape.
SET: To set the time code or user's bit

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@) Display window

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his up during time code
[— slave-lock operation.

Lights up during ¢7~ Lights up when the color frame

playback. | of the time code is not locked.
(except in the ——. Lights up when the
CTL mode) \ time generator
SLAVE 2FLD HOLD) hele.
Lights up when the time 4----—-~~
code, CTL or real time
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is displayed.

Displaythe
indicatio

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’
time code,
CTL, user's bit
button is pressed.
or real time.

Warning indicators
Refer to “Warning
System” on page 46.

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Counter display priority

When setting the switches to each position mentioned below, the item indicated on
the counter is as follows:

Prolty 400 Switch position Indicated item

REAL TIME switch > SET Real time
F-RUN/R-RUN switch DISPLAY switch Time code
—>SET —TC or CTL
DISPLAY switch User’s bit
—>U-BIT
3 [ F-RUN/R-RUN switch DISPLAY switch CTL
—F-RUN or R-RUN —>CTL
DISPLAY switch Time code
-TC
mal

DISPLAY switch User’s bit

>U-BIT

@ RESET (counter reset) button

Press to reset the counter to “00000000” or ‘‘00:00:00:00”.
The priority for reset is the same as the counter indication priority.

@ DISPLAY HOLD button

Press to stop the display number. Useful for identifying the time when some
scene was shot. The generator functions normally while the display is on hold.
To release, press again.
Keep pressing this button to display the real time when the DISPLAY switch @ is
set to U-BIT if the real time is set into VITC user’s bit (except during playback).

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ALARM switch
Set to ON so that the alarm sounds when the WARNING lamp @ lights up or
blinks.
Set to OFF to cut off the sound.

MONITOR switch
Select the sounds to be monitored from the speaker or earphone.
PB: To monitor simultaneous playback sound during recording
EE: To monitor the E-to-E sound

DISPLAY switch
Changes the counter display.
U-BIT: To set or display the user’s bit, or to display the real time set into VITC
user’s bit
TC: To set or display the time code
CTL: To display the CTL

LIGHT switch
Set to ON to illuminate the display window or the level meters.

EARPHONE jack (mini jack)

Connect an 8&ohm earphone. Select the sounds to be monitored with the
MONITOR switch @.
The warning sound corresponding to the warning lamp or indicators is also heard.
When an earphone is connected, the sound from the speaker @ is cut off.

SHIFT button
Press so that the number you want to set blinks. The blinking digit shifts to the
right with each press.

ADVANCE button
Press to increase the blinking number. Keep pressing to increase continuously.

HOURS METER
Indicates the total elapsed time that the video head drum has rotated.
Replace with new one when the meter shows the maximum number of hours
(1000 hours).

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MONITOR SELECT switches
Select the audio channel to be displayed on the level meter or select the channel
to be heard from the speaker or the earphone.

CH-1/CH-3 Audio channel Audio channel 1 sound

channel 1 2

Audio Audio channel Audio channel 3 sound

channel 3 4
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MIX LNG Audio Audio channel! |Mixed sound of audio
channel 1 2 channels 1 and 2
Audio Audio channel |Mixed sound of audio 1
channel 3 4 channels 3 and 4

CH-2/CH-4 Audio Audio channel |Audio channel 2 sound

channel 1 2
Audio Audio channel Audio channel 4 sound
channel 3 4

AUDIO SELECT switches

Select if audio channels 1 or 2 input level can be adjusted manually or
automatically.
AUTO: To adjust automatically
MAN: To adjust manually
The input level of the audio channels 3 and 4 cannot be adjusted automatically.

® BREAKER button
When excessive current flows during operation, the power to this unit is cut off.
After checking inside the unit, press this button to restore the power to the unit.

PB ADAPTOR (playback adaptor) connector (20-pin)

Connect to a TV or color monitor using a VA-500P playback adaptor (optional) to
monitor the playback picture in color.

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Operation panel 2

@) Display window

@) RESET button

@ DISPLAY HOLD button (4) DISPLAY. switch

4;) LIGHT switch

@ ALARM switch
(4) EARPHONE jack

2) MONITOR switch

@ SHIFT button

@ ADVANCE button
KY) AUDIO IN switches

) HOURS. METER

1
LNG AUDJOIN AFM
PR SSE SE GS
if CAM

a —
DOLBY NR AFM INPUT
ON OFF CH-1/2 CHS

i = GE) AFM INPUT switch

-€2) DOLBY NR switch

@ VITC controls
€]) REAL TIME switch
€) F-RUN/R-RUN switch

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 @ EJECT (cassette eject) button

2) <@< REW (rewind) button and lamp

© p> F FWD (fast forward) button and lamp

®& PLAY (playback) button and lamp
Press to play back through the viewfinder or using the playback adaptor VA-500P
(optional).

@ a STOP button
Press to stop the tape transport.

© Speaker
During recording, E-to-E sound* or simultaneous playback sound (for audio
channels 3 and 4, E-to-E sound only) can be monitored. Also, when the warning
lamp or indicator blinks or lights up, an alarm will sound. When an earphone is
connected to the EARPHONE jack @, the sound from the speaker is cut off.

@ Volume control
Adjusts the sound level from the speaker or earphone.

@ maximum

minimum

At the minimum position, no sound can be heard.

8 ) CTDM PB (Compressed Time Division Multiplex) button

Press to monitor the chrominance signal.
During recording, keep pressing the CTDM PB button and RET button on the lens
simultaneously.
During playback, keep pressing the CTDM PB button.

© POWER switch
Set to ON to turn on the main power for both the VTR and camera.
To turn the power off, set the switch to OFF.

@) AuDIO LEVEL controls

Turn to the right or left to adjust the recording level. To adjust the CH-1 or CH-2
control, set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 or CH-2 switch to MAN.

@ REC (recording) lamp

Lights up during recording.

* E-to-E (Electronics to Electronics) sound

E-to-E sound refers to the input audio signal which has
passed through the recorder’s electronic system together
with the video signal and is supplied from the output
connector.

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@® WARNING lamp
Blinks or lights up when one or more warning indicators on the display window
@ blink or light up.
Blinks when
—the recording cannot be made because of some problem in the recording
circuit.
—the drum servo is not locked.
—the heads are contaminated.
—the tape is slack.
—the tape is nearly at its end.
—the battery is nearly exhausted.
Lights up when
—moisture has condensed on the head drum.
—the tape is at its end.
—the battery is exhausted.

CH-1 PEAK/CH-2 PEAK (audio channel 1, 2 peak level) lamps

Light up when audio channels 1 or 2 input increase by +6 dB.

Level meters
Indicate the level of audio channels 1 and 2 when the MONITOR SELECT
LNG/AFM switch @ is set to LNG, and the level of audio channels 3 and 4 when
the switch is set to AFM. The righthand meter (CH-2/CH-4/BATT) indicates the
battery condition when the BATT CHECK button @® is pressed.

Audio level of the channel selected by the

MONITOR SELECT LNG/AFM: switch

CH-1/CH-3 GH-2/CH-4/BATT

Battery condition

® BATT CHECK (battery check) button

Press to confirm the approximate voltage of the battery pack installed or the
power source connected to the DC IN connector.

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Operation panel 1

@ # EVECT button 2] <@<4 REW button and lamp

KE) pe F FWD button and lamp

/® pw PLAY button and lamp

@ w STOP button

AUDIO LEVEL controls

Press the side

to open the cover. REC lamp

WARNING tamp

CH-1 PEAK/CH-2 PEAK

6 ) Speaker. lamps
Level meters

@ Volume contro! BATT CHECK button

MONITOR SELECT switches
© cro PB button AUDIO SELECT switches
© Powenr switch

1f:} BREAKER button

+) PB ADAPTOR connector

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 The BVV-5PS is the portable in-camera video cassette recorder for the “Betacam SP”
(Superior Performance) series. With a Sony portable color video camera, this unit
forms the “Betacam” system. Compact, lightweight and easy-to-operate “Betacam”
system makes one-person camera recording much easier.

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“Betacam SP” format

The BVV-5PS achieves high quality picture and sound owing to the “Betacam SP”
format, which has wider frequency response, higher S/N ratio.

Metal tape use

Using metal tape* permits high quality recording of the “Betacam SP”. The use of
oxide tape results in a standard, non SP, recording. The unit automatically
distinguishes whether the tape is metal or oxide.

4-channel audio recording/playback

When a metal tape is used, two channels of frequency modulated sound (AFM) can
be recorded on a chrominance track with frequency multiplexed in addition to the
conventional 2-channel audio recording on longitudinal tracks (LNG).
With the AFM recording, wide dynamic range can be obtained which makes it
possible to get high quality sound under severe conditions.
The conventional recording on longitudinal track also improves the frequency
characteristics and reduces distortion using a metal tape.

Playback on the conventional units

The tape recorded on this unit can be played back on conventional units. However,
the conventional unit cannot show the special quality of a tape recorded on the
BVV-5PS.

Video and audio confidence playback

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During recording, the luminance playback picture can be monitored through the
viewfinder. The two CTDM chrominance signals can also be monitored separately. This
is useful for confirming if the recording has been made correctly.

Low power consumption

The BVV-5PS has low power consumption—14W when using metal tape.

Playback function

Playback picture can be monitored through the viewfinder in black and white. Using
the optional playback adaptor VA-5O0P, playback picture can be monitored through the
TV or color monitor in color.

* Metal tape cassette size

There are two sizes of cassette in metal tape—small
(conventional) size and targe size. The large size
Cassette allows you to play back or record for long time.
However, the large cassette cannot be used in this unit.

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Recording review function

The fast few seconds of the recorded scene can be rewound, and then played back to
check the previous recording.

Built-in time code generator/reader

The LTC (Longitudinal Time Code) and VITC (Vertical Interval Time Code) can be
recorded, and also the LTC can be played back.
The real time (time of the day) can be recorded on the VITC user's bit.

Time code slave-lock

The built-in time code generator can be locked to an external time code generator.

Audio level adjustment on the camera

When the BVV-5PS is used with a “Betacam” system camera having an audio level
adjustment control, the recording level of audio channel 1 can be adjusted and
monitored on the camera.

Dolby * NR (noise reduction) C-type

The C-type Dolby NR system is employed for improved S/N ratio and wider dynamic
range.

BP-90/90A battery pack (optional) for extended operation

BP-90/90A can be used with the optional DC-500 battery case. The BP-90/90A allows
operation for a long period of time.

Frame accurate back space editing

Automatic back space editing is possible not only in the stand-by mode (CAMERA/
VTR switch of the camera set to VIR STBY) but also in the save mode (CAMERA/VTR
switch of the camera set to VTR SAVE).

*Dolby noise reduction manufactured under licence from

Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D 9G are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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Der Betrieb des ,,Betacam‘-Systems ist in der Betriebs- und Wartungsanleitung der
Kamera beschrieben. Einzelheiten entnehmen Sie bitte dieser Anleitung.