Features
Compact size and light weight
This editor is an integrated editing system which delivers two DVCPRO 50 digital VTRs, an editing controller, two LCD monitors and speakers in a single unit. It features a compact, lightweight and portable design which enables it to be easily carried around and readily utilized for editing work on an office desk, etc.
Cut editing
This unit is capable of both assemble editing and insert editing. With insert editing, the signals of each of 4 audio channels can be edited separately. In the DVCPRO format (25 Mbps), only two audio channels are supported.
Full range of editing functions
The editing control area is equipped with a numeric keypad to enable more sophisticated editing operations. The keys also make it easier to process the edit data.
Included among the unit’s many editing functions are split editing,
High picture quality
A high picture quality is achieved through 4:2:2 component signal recording (DVCPRO 50) which has twice the recording rate of the existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format.
Both DVCPRO formats supported
The unit is capable of recording and playing tapes in the existing DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format as well.
525i/625i systems switchable
Either the 525i (interlace) system or 625i system can be used by making this selection on a setup menu.
O The analog component and analog composite input facilities are used exclusively by the 525i system. They do not have a system conversion function.
O 625i system editing is restricted to editing involving the VTR1 5 VTR2 internal connections.
L and M size cassettes supported, recording up to 92 minutes
The L cassette delivers a maximum of 92 minutes of recording (using the
SDI interface
This unit is equipped with a 4:2:2 serial digital interface as a standard feature.
Functional input/output interfaces
O Analog input and output facilities:
Both VTRs come with video (composite/component) and audio input and output connectors.
Analog video signals cannot be input in the 625i mode.
O 9P remote connector: (525i mode only)
Both VTRs come with 9P remote connectors to enable an external controller to operate the unit by remote control.
The 9P remote connector of VTR1 can be switched to remote OUT, and an external VTR can be controlled using the control system of VTR1.
O Time code input and output facilities:
The unit comes with one time code input connector so that the time code generators of both VTR1 and VTR2 can be synchronized to an external time code. VTR1 and VTR2 each have a time code output connector.
Highly individualized settings can be performed on- screen.
Centralized displays using fluorescent display tubes
Fluorescent display tubes, which are easy to read even in poorly lighted places, are used to indicate the counter displays, audio meter levels, VTR modes and other statuses. This means that all the displays are grouped together in a central location.
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