DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) 11
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Technology
The Grass Valley™ Infinity™ Digital Media Camcorder signifies a revolutionary step in ENG and
EFP acquisition — combining the best of Grass Valley’s multiple Emmy® award-winning
camcorder engineering with leading IT recording and connectivity technologies. This
camcorder is part of the new Infinity Series product line — designed from the ground up to
bring all the benefits of advanced technologies to the broadcast and production industries. This
line represents the future of acquisition and recording products, delivering affordable, open and
truly flexible systems.
• HD/SD multi-format support including 1080i50/59.94, 720p50/59.94, 576i50 and
480i59.94.
• Flexible video encoding/decoding options, including DV25, JPEG2000 and MPEG-2.
• Choice of removable recording/playback media including intgerated Grass Valley
REV PRO™ and CompactFlash® slots.
• Video, audio and metadata content are written in the open OP-1A MXF-based wrapper.
• Traditional inputs and outputs.
• Supports multiple IT-based interfaces: USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 and Gigabit Ethernet.
1.1.1 Xensium™ imager
The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder uses the new Grass Valley Xensium imagers which offer a
wider dynamic range and improved signal-to-noise performance when compared to current
CMOS imagers.
The imaging chip is at the heart of professional camera design, and Grass Valley has continually
worked to achieve high resolution, wide contrast handling and low noise. Coupled with Grass
Valley's broad spectrum digital signal processing it is set to deliver remarkable pictures in
uncompromised HD resolutions.
1.1.2 Advanced camcorder technology
The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder provides a choice of video formats and standards
selectable within the camcorder. You can choose from 576i50, 480i59.94, 1080i50, 1080i59.94,
720p50 and 720p59.94. Standard-definition (SD) formats are selectable in either 16:9, 4:3 or