Overview 1 Chapter
Note
When playing back a tape recorded in DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format, the outputs in SDTI format of this unit are muted. Furthermore, it is not possible to playback the cue- audio track of the tape.
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. When DV (SP) format is used, these recording/ playback times are extended to 276 minutes and 60 minutes, respectively.
Variety of Interfaces
Digital interfaces
The following optional digital interfaces can be used with the unit.
•i.LINK (DV): The unit’s i.LINK/DV IN/OUT connector can input and output digital video and audio signals in DV format.
•SDTI (QSDI)* (optional
(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
*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).”
selected with front panel buttons for input and menu items for output.
•Analog audio: The unit has two audio channels. When in
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
Compact Size
The compact size of the unit makes the unit suitable for use as a
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
*SIRCS (Sony Integrated Remote Control System): A command protocol to remote control Sony professional videocassette recorders/players.
Analog interfaces
The unit can also use the following analog interfaces.
•Analog video: These interfaces include a component interface, composite interface, and
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
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