Overview 1 Chapter

Menu system for functionality and operation settings

The unit provides a menu system to make its various functions easier to use and set up its operation conditions.

Superimposition function

Time code values, operation mode indications, error messages, and other text data can be superimposed and output in analog composite video signals.

Easy maintenance functions

Self-diagnostic/alarm function: This function automatically detects setup and connection errors, operation faults, and other problems. It also displays a description of the problem, its cause, and the recommended response on the video monitor screen or time counter display.

Digital hours meter: The digital hours meter functions include four kinds of tally operations for operating hours, head drum usage hours, tape transport hours, and tape threading/unthreading times. The tally results can be viewed on the video monitor or the time counter display.

Compatible with wide-screen aspect ratio (16:9)

The unit can play back aspect ratio information. When video accompanied by wide-screen aspect ratio information is played back, the unit can output the video signal also containing the aspect ratio information.

Rack mountable

When you use an optional rack mount kit, you can mount this unit onto an EIA-standard 19-inch rack (height = 4 units).

Optional Accessories

DSBK-1601 SDI/AES/EBU Output Board

When installed in the unit, this optional board enables digital video and audio signals in the D1 format and also AES/EBU-format digital audio signals to be output from the unit to digital Betacam VCRs or other equipment.

RMM-131/1 Rack Mount Kit

This kit can be used to mount the unit onto an EIA- standard 19-inch rack.

8 Features