Introduction

This DVCPRO HD format HD digital VTR uses 1/4˝ wide small cassette tapes to record and play back interlace HD signals (1080i/59.94 Hz) and progressive HD signals (720p/59.94 Hz).

It contains built-in down-converter outputs as a standard feature to provide interfacing with existing SD (standard definition) systems by means of HD-SD conversion.

The deterioration in the picture and sound quality which accompanies dubbing is significantly reduced by this high picture quality VTR which incorporates high-efficiency digital compression technology.

The VTR has a compact and lightweight design which enables it to be carried around or installed in a rack with ease.

The user performs the equipment settings interactively while viewing the on-screen menus on the TV monitor.

Features

Compact size and light weight

The VTR has a width of 8 7/16˝ (214 mm), a height of 5 1/4˝ (132 mm) and a depth of 16 15/16˝ (430 mm), and it weighs 18.04 lb (8.2 kg). It comes with grips which make it easy and convenient to carry it.

Efficient installation in a rack

The width of the VTR is half the standard 19˝ dimension, and its height is equivalent to 3U. This makes its installation in a rack twice as efficient as in the past for greater economy.

Up to 46 minutes of recording

The VTR uses only 1/4˝ wide L-size cassette tapes (max. 46 minutes).

<Note>

Do not use tapes other than DVCPRO HD L-size cassettes (max. 46 minutes).

High picture quality

The VTR achieves a high picture quality by means of 4:2:2 HD component signal recording conducted at a rate which is four times faster (100 Mbps) than the existing DVCPRO format.

Switching between 1080i and 720p systems

By switching to the matching video signal input system (1080i/59.94 Hz or 720p/59.94 Hz) in the setup menu settings, the VTR can record and play back signals in either signal system.

SD down-converter

The VTR comes with a built-in SD down-converter as a standard feature. This enables SD SDI signals or analog composite signals to be output at the same time as HD SDI signals are output, and this makes it possible to view the signals on the SD monitor.

AD/DC operation

The VTR operates on both AC 120 V and DC 12 V power.

Frame-to-frame continuity function

By using the REC button and PAUSE button in combination, the auto back function is activated so that the images are joined together smoothly, without any breaks.

On-screen menu settings

The highly individualized function settings can be performed on-screen.

Time code

The VTR is equipped with a built-in TCG (time code generator)/TCR (time code reader). An external time code can also be input, thereby enabling regeneration to the external time code.

Multi-functional interfaces

O Serial digital input/output

The VTR has HD component serial interface input/output facilities so that the HD component video signals and digital audio signals of 8 channels can be interfaced using a single BNC connector. (SMPTE 292M/296M/299M)

It also contains a built-in SD down-converter as a standard feature so that SD component serial signals can also be output.

(SMPTE 259M-C, 272M-A) O Analog video output

Also provided as a standard feature is a built-in analog composite down-converter to enable monitoring on an SD monitor.

O 9-pin remote control connector

This connector enables operations to be performed from the external remote controller (AJ-A95, optional accessory).

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