Overview 1 Chapter

Support for three cassette sizes

There are two sizes of DVCAM cassette: standard and mini. You can use either size with this unit.

The unit also accepts L and M sizes of DVCPRO cassette.

•When a cassette is inserted, the reel mechanism of the unit automatically adjusts to the size of the inserted cassette.

•The capacity of a standard cassette is 184 minutes of recording/playback, and that of a mini cassette is 40 minutes.

Variety of Interfaces

Digital interfaces

The following optional digital interfaces are available for use with the unit.

•SDTI (QSDI)* (optional DSBK-1501 Digital Input/ Output Board): When the unit is fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 board, SDTI (QSDI)-format video, audio and time code signals can be transferred between the unit and the Sony EditStation at normal speed. When this unit is connected to another DVCAM VCR, it is possible to copy compressed signals between the two VCRs.

(You cannot use the SDTI (QSDI) and SDI (see next paragraph) interfaces at the same time. You can select either of the two using front panel buttons for input or with a menu item for output.)

•SDI (serial digital interface)/AES/EBU (optional DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board): When the unit is fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 board, it can input and output D1 (component) format digital video and audio signals and also AES/EBU-format digital audio signals.

•i.LINK (DV)** (optional DSBK-1503 i.LINK/DV Input/Output Board): When the unit is fitted with the optional DSBK-1503 board, it can input and output digital video and audio signals in DV format.

*SDTI is the name of a standard interface established as SMPTE 305M. QSDI is a type of SDTI. This unit uses SDTI to transmit DV data, and the input/output connectors are labeled “SDTI (QSDI).”

**i.LINK and are trademarks and indicate that this product is in agreement with IEEE1394-1995 specifications and their revisions.

Analog interfaces

The unit can also use the following analog interfaces.

•Analog video: These interfaces include a component interface, composite interface, and S-video interface. The same BNC type input and output connectors are used to input and output signals in different formats selected with front panel buttons for input and menu items for output.

•Analog audio: The unit has two audio channels. When in 4-channel mode, you can input two channels of audio either as channels 1 and 2 or as channels 3 and 4. The two

audio channels can be output also either as channels 1 and 2 or as channels 3 and 4.

The analog output interfaces are provided as standard so that the unit can readily be used as a viewer, for example, at broadcasting stations and aboard outside broadcast vans without requiring any optional boards.

Inputting analog video and audio signals requires the optional DSBK-1504/1504P Analog Input Board.

Compact Size

The compact size of the unit makes the unit suitable for use as a desk-top editor or feeder machine for non-linear editing or as a viewer compatible with a full range of digital and analog signal formats aboard an outside broadcast van.

Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing

Digital slow motion playback

Using the frame memory function, noiseless slow motion playback is possible at any speed in the range ±0.5 times* normal speed.

*The positive direction refers to forward movement of the tape, and the negative direction to reverse movement.

Digital jog sound function

When searching at speeds in the range ±0.5 times normal speed, the digital jog sound function is enabled. The audio signal is saved in temporary memory, and replayed according to the search speed. This allows searching on the sound track.

Remote control

The unit can be operated by remote control from an editing control unit that supports the RS-422A interface or an optional SIRCS*-compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM-10.

*SIRCS (Sony Integrated Remote Control System): A command protocol to remote control Sony professional videocassette recorders/players.

High-speed search function

The unit has a picture search function that allows you to view color picture at playback speeds up to 85 times normal speed in forward and reverse directions.

When remote-controlling this unit in shuttle mode from an editing control unit or a remote control unit, you can search at any speed in the range 0 (still) to 60 times normal speed in both directions. You can also search frame-by-frame in jog mode.

At search speeds up to 10 times normal speed in both directions, you can also hear playback audio.

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