Features (continued)
Multi-functional interfaceszSerial digital input/output connector

The VTR comes with an HD component serial interface input/output connector. This one BNC connector enables HD component video signals and 8-channels digital audio signals to be interfaced. (SMPTE 292M, 296M, 299M)

It is also equipped with an HD/SD format converter as a standard accessory so that SD component serial signals can also be output. (SMPTE 259M-C, 272M- A, ITU-R BT.656-4)

zAnalog video output connector

Composite signals are output during DVCPRO50- or DVCPRO-compatible playback, DV playback, DVCAM playback and down-conversion.

zAES/EBU audio input/output connectors

Digital audio input/output connectors for 8 channels are featured as a standard accessory.

zUp-conversion recording of SD signals

SD component serial signals (SMPTE 259M-C, 272M- A, ITU-R BT.656-4) can be up-converted and recorded as HD signals.

z9-pin RS-422A and RS-232C remote control connec- tors

In addition to the standard 9-pin serial remote (RS- 422A) control connector, the VTR is provided with RS- 232C and 50-pin parallel remote control connectors. The RS-422A facility enables parallel operation if a loop connection has been established between the VTR and another VTR.

zIEEE1394 digital input/output

It is possible to input and output data in accordance with the IEEE 1394 standard.

<Note>

INSERT and ASSEMBLE editing will not work when [1394] is selected as the menu item No.600 (VIDEO IN SEL).

<Playback formats and output formats>

Playback format

Output format

 

 

 

 

DVCPRO HD-LP,

DVCPRO HD,

DVCPRO HD

DVCPRO50, DV

 

 

DVCPRO50

DVCPRO50, DV

 

 

DVCPRO

DVCPRO, DV

 

 

DV, DVCAM

DV

 

 

In case of EE and REC modes:

DVCPRO HD,

DVCPRO50, DV

 

 

 

<Note>

When any of the settings below is established, no signals will be output from the IEEE1394 digital interface.

zWhen “60/24” is selected as the menu item No.030 HD FREQUENCY setting

zWhen “23/24,” “25 (HD),” “25 (SD),” “50 (HD),” or “50 (SD)” is selected in menu item No. 025 SYSTEM FREQ.

zWhen the edit mode is selected while the output format is set to other than DVCPRO HD.

8-channel high-sound-quality digital audio

The 8-channel PCM audio feature allows for not only independent editing but mixing as well on all 8 channels. One channel is provided for the analog cue track.

Menu-driven setup

The setup settings, which are conducted prior to operating the VTR, are performed while the operator views the setup menus either on the VTR’s LCD monitor or on a TV monitor.

Multi-functional front panel with LCD monitor

The front panel’s multiple functions, including the LCD monitor for monitoring images, the function buttons and large-size display panel, are contained within the 4U dimensions and designed to improve operating ease.

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