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Instruction Books, Service Manuals & Guides

Instruction books can be hard to find, so we hope you find these resources useful. 

 

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Manuals

SONY J Series VCR

Operation Manual

Compact, efficient J Series VCR for seamless entertainment, offering quality playback and user-friendly features for a superior viewing experience.

SONY DNW A225P BetaSX

Operation Manual

DNW A225P BetaSX: Cutting-edge video technology, superior performance, and reliability packed into a compact design for premium entertainment experiences.

SONY-DVW A500 DigiBeta

Operation Manual

Digibeta VCR: State-of-the-art digital recording, exceptional video quality, and reliable playback, ensuring top-notch performance for professional video production.

In Case You Have Forgotten...

Blacking/time-code a Tape On a DVW Machine. 

Using Videotapes that have been Blacked and time-coded will make your life easier. Laying Down an Uninterrupted Black Video Signal Prepares the tape for insert editing. 

The time-code format is Hour|Minute|Second|Frame. Minutes and Seconds range from 0-60, while Frames range from 0-25. (PAL) 

Route Black or Colour Bars to the VCR. Or Use the Internal Signal Generator, item 710, as follows: 

Select the type of test signal to be Output from the VTR’s Internal Test Signal Generator. When ‘OFF‘ is selected, the Test Signal is not Generated, and the VTR usually Operates. In modes other than off, keep pressing the LIGHT INPUT SELECT Switch for 3 seconds or more. All the INPUT SELECT Switches ‘Light up’, and the Internal Test Signal Generator Operates. The test signal selected by the data 1 through 16 is output from the VTR. This signal can also be recorded. 

  1. Set the TC Generator EXT/INT Switch to ‘INT’ (Top Panel on the Right, Pull the whole front out by handles to access).
  2. Set the TC Generator REGEN/PRESET Switch: PRESET (Next to above)
  3. Set VITC Switch to ‘ON’ (Bottom underneath panel, tilt front panel out to access) 
  4.  In order to set the “Time-Code” To [00:00:00], use the following buttons below the counter display on the front panel: 
    1. Press The TC button – Indicator Lights
    2. Press The HOLD button – Digits Flash 
    3. Press The RESET button and then the SET Button 
  5. Press the Record and Play buttons on the Main Panel simultaneously. 
  6. We highly recommend that you let it Run to the end of the Tape unless you’re Desperate for time.

SONY DNW A75/A75P

Operation Manual

DNW A75/A75P: Advanced video technology, versatile features, and exceptional performance, combining to deliver superior results in professional video production environments.

SONY HVR Z1

Brief Guide

Sony HVR Z1: High-performance HDV camcorder featuring advanced imaging technology, professional controls, and exceptional video quality for versatile videography.

SONY HVR 1500

Operation Manual

Sony HVR-1500: Reliable HDV/DVCAM recorder with professional features, offering high-quality playback and precise control for video production excellence.

Sony PVW 2800

Operation Manual

Sony PVW-2800: Broadcast-quality Betacam SP video recorder, combining reliability and advanced features for superior video production in various settings.

Sony PVW 2800

Brochure

Sony PVW-2800: Industry-standard Betacam SP video recorder, ensuring reliable, high-quality performance for professional video production across diverse applications.

Heurtier P6 – 24 Projectors

We capture the pictures on our film scanner, but lifting audio off 8mm films can be quite tricky. We have several options, including using Heurtier sound projectors. The audio files are then synced up with the picture.

These projectors have survived well. The film transport mechanism remains solid, and the film speed across the audio heads is very steady.  Considering the limitations of the recordings, which are now 50 years old or older, the quality we can achieve is surprisingly good.

Finding 8mm Sound Projectors that work well, don’t chew up the film and provide decent audio is not easy, and this perhaps is another reason to digitise film. Although a premium brand half a century ago, unfortunately, many very old 8mm Eumig projectors now cannot run at a steady speed. Multi-standard projectors sound good in theory but will often make the damaged film worse, particularly if they only move the film with a claw mechanism.

Audio on Super 8 is easy by comparison. The machines are newer, and many have electronic speed control.

Heurtier P6-24 Sound Projector

Operation Manual

P6-24 Sound Projector: A compact, versatile audio solution delivering exceptional sound quality with user-friendly features for a range of applications.

Heurtier P6-24 Silent Projector

Operation Manual

P6-24 Silent Projector: Advanced audio-visual solution, combining superior performance with silent operation, offering an immersive viewing experience in any setting.

Heutrier
Amplifier

Circuit Diagram

Heutrier Amplifier: Precision-engineered audio excellence, delivering high-fidelity sound with advanced technology for an immersive and enriching listening experience.

Other Equipment

UNITEX LTO Backup Drive

Operation Manual

LTO Backup Drive: Reliable data storage solution offering high-capacity backup, fast data retrieval, and secure archiving for business continuity.

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