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.

A Wealth of Interfaces

Digital interfaces

i.LINK (DV)*: The unit can input and output digital video and audio signals in DV format.

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

SDI (serial digital interface)/AES/EBU (optional DSBK-1801 SDI/AES/EBU Input/Output Board): When the unit is fitted with the optional DSBK-1801 board, it can input and output D1 (component) format digital video and audio signals and also AES/EBU- format digital audio signals.

Remote control

The unit can be operated by remote control from an editing control unit that supports the RS-422A interface or from 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.

Playback control using search dial

The search dial on the front panel of the unit allows you to carry out playback operation in jog or shuttle mode without requiring an external editing control unit or remote control unit to be connected to the unit.

High-speed search function

You can carry out color picture searches during fast forward and rewind at speeds up to 85 times normal speed. 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.

Analog interfaces

The unit also comes with analog interfaces enabling it to be connected to analog video and audio equipment.

Analog video: These interfaces include a component interface, composite interface, and S-video interface.

Analog audio: Four channels each of input and output are provided. It is also possible to connect a microphone to the unit.

Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing

The unit provides an abundance of functions that enhance editing efficiency and precision.

Cross-fade editing

For audio editing, you can select from cut-in editing, fade- in/fade-out editing, and cross-fade editing.

Internal time code generator and reader

An internal time code generator and reader enables time code compliant with SMPTE (for DSR-1800A)/EBU (DSR-1800AP) format to be recorded and played back. This allows editing to single frame precision. Outputting or inputting time code (LTC) to or from an external device is also possible using the TIME CODE IN/ OUT connectors.

The unit is also compatible with VITC.

Digital slow-motion playback

Using the frame memory function, the unit can show noise-free slow-motion playback at speeds ranging from 0 to 1/2 times normal speed in both directions.

Digital jog sound function

When searching at speeds in the range +1 to +1/30 or −1/30 to −1* 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.

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

Video process control

For analog video output and SDI-format video output, you can adjust the video output level, chroma signal output level, setup level (for DSR-1800A), black level (for DSR- 1800AP), and chroma phase.

Other Features

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.

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