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Master Series VTRs

Since its introduction, the DVCAM format has become
widely accepted in the world of video production – from
industrial to broadcast markets. Recognising the
increasing demands for DV-based production in broad-
cast applications, Sony introduced the DSR-2000P in
1999, complete with compatibility with all DV family
formats and professional features, such as excellent
editing performance and high-quality jog audio, inherited
from analogue formats. Building on the advanced
technologies of the DVCAM format and professional
features of the flagship DSR-2000P, Sony now presents
the entire lineup of Master Series VTRs, our top-of-the-
line DVCAM videocassette recorders and players.
The Master Series VTRs (DSR-2000P, DSR-1800P,
DSR-1600P, DSR-1500AP and DSR-70AP) now
bring the features and benefits introduced with the
DSR-2000P to a wider market, from industrial to broad-
cast for a wider range of applications and needs.
DSR-2000PDSR-1800PDSR-1600PDSR-1500APDSR-70AP

Common Features

• Superb picture quality of the DVCAM format
• Playback capability of DV (25 Mb/s) recorded tapes
including DV tapes recorded in SP mode and
DVCPRO tapes*1without a mechanical adaptor
or menu settings changes
• Long recording time: up to 184 minutes with
a standard-size cassette and 40 minutes with
a mini-size cassette
• Four-channel audio editing capability*6
• Audio cross-fade function for clean audio transitions
at editing points*2
• Excellent jog audio capability
• DMC (Dynamic Motion Control) provides noiseless
slow-motion playback
• High-speed picture search over a range of 60 times
normal speed, in both forward and reverse*6
• Versatile digital interfaces*3: SDI, SDTI (QSDI), i.LINK
(DV In/Out) and AES/EBU digital audio
• Extensive analogue interfaces: composite,
component, S-Video and XLR audio
• RS-422A remote control interface
• Frame accurate editing capability
• ClipLink operation
• Full tape dubbing with ClipLink Log Data via SDTI
(QSDI) and RS-422A interfaces*4
• 16:9 aspect ID signal recording
• Video process control for greater control of both
analogue and digital outputs
• Built-in SMPTE/EBU time code and VITC
generator/reader
• Built-in signal generator (colour bars, black burst,
1 kHz tone, silent signal)*4
• Flexible input selection between video and audio*5
• Universal powering system (AC 100 V to 240 V)
• Three-size cassette compartment to ensure
compatibility with DV(25Mb/s) recorded tapes
*1 SDTI (QSDI) and i.LINK (DV In/Out) interfaces do not support
DVCPRO playback.
*2 DSR-2000P/DSR1800P only.
*3 Optional Input/Output Boards required. Please check Feature
Comparison of Studio VTRs for details.
*4 DSR-2000P/DSR1800P/DSR-1500AP/DSR-70AP only.
*5 i.LINK cannot be combined with other signal interfaces.
When SDTI (QSDI) is selected as the audio input, the video signal is
assumed to be SDTI (QSDI). However, when it is selected as the
video input, other signal interfaces can be selected for the audio.
*6 DSR-2000P/1800P/1600P only.
Lineup features
DIGITAL VTRs |MASTER SERIES