Sony DSR-1800AP - Manual (Page 11)

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Using the CD-ROM Manual
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Superimposition function
Time code values, operation mode indications, error
messages, and other text data can be superimposed and
output in analog composite video signals.
Easy maintenance functions
Self-diagnostic/alarm function: This function
automatically detects setup and connection errors,
operation faults, and other problems. It also displays a
description of the problem, its cause, and the
recommended response on the video monitor screen or
time counter display.
Digital hours meter: The digital hours meter functions
include four kinds of tally operations for operating
hours, head drum usage hours, tape transport hours,
and tape threading/unthreading times. The tally results
can be viewed on the video monitor or the time counter
display.
Compatible with wide-screen aspect ratio
(16:9)
The unit can record and play back aspect ratio information.
When video accompanied by wide-screen aspect ratio
information is recorded or played back, the unit can output
the video signal also containing the aspect ratio
information.
Rack mountable
When you use an optional rack mount kit, you can mount
this unit onto an EIA-standard 19-inch rack (height = 4
units).
Optional Accessories
DSBK-1801 SDI/AES/EBU Input/Output
Board
When installed in the unit, this optional board enables
digital video and audio signals in the D1 format and also
AES/EBU-format digital audio signals to be transferred
between this unit and digital Betacam VCRs or other
digital equipment.
RMM-131/1 Rack Mount Kit
This kit can be used to mount the unit onto an EIA-
standard 19-inch rack.
Using the CD-ROM
Manual
The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions
for the DSR-series Digital Video Cassette Recorder or
Player (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and
Spanish versions).
CD-ROM System Requirements
The following are required to access the supplied CD-
ROM disc.
• Computer: PC with Intel Pentium CPU
- Installed memory: 64 MB or more
- CD-ROM drive:
× 8 or faster
• Monitor: Monitor supporting resolution of 800
× 600 or
higher
• Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
or Windows XP Home Edition
When these requirements are not met, access to the CD-
ROM disc may be slow, or not possible at all.
Preparations
One of the following programs must be installed on your
computer in order to use the Operating Instructions
contained on the CD-ROM disc.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 4.0 or higher
• Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher
Note
If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from
the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com/
Reading the CD-ROM Manual
To read the Operating Instructions contained on the CD-
ROM disc, do the following.
1
Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD-ROM drive.
A cover page appears automatically in your browser.
If it does not appear automatically in the browser,
double-click the index.htm file on the CD-ROM disc.
2
Select and click the Operating Instructions that you
want to read.
This opens the PDF file of the Operating Instructions.