Playback compatibility with DV and DVCPRO formats

A DV cassette recorded on a DV format VCR as well as a DVCPRO(25M) format recorded cassette can be played back on this unit.

Note

When playing back a tape recorded in DVCPRO

(25M) format, the SDTI and i.LINK outputs (see the section “Digital interfaces”) of this unit is subjected to muting. 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.

•The reel mechanism automatically adjusts to the size of cassette inserted.

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

• AES/EBU

This interface allows the unit to input or output digital audio signals in AES/EBU format.

• i.LINK (DV)3)

This interface allows the unit to input and output digital video and audio signals in DV format.

Analog interfaces

A wide range of analog interfaces is provided, allowing this unit to be connected to various video and audio devices.

•Analog video: Composite, component and S-video interfaces are provided.

•Analog audio: There are four input channels and four output channels. There is also support for microphone input.

Connection to external control devices

You can connect an external control device such as an editor with an RS-422A interface and a remote controller for the built-in digital video processor.

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Variety of Interfaces

Digital interfaces

The unit can use the following digital interfaces.

• SDTI (QSDI)1)

This interface allows video, audio and time code signals in SDTI (QSDI) format to be transferred at normal speed between this unit and the ES-7 EditStation. When this unit is connected to another DVCAM VCR, it is possible to copy compressed signals between the two VCRs.

• SDI2)

This interface allows the unit to input or output D1 (component) digital video and audio signals.

Full Functionality for MoreEfficient Editing

This unit has a number of functions which assist in efficient and precise editing.

With two DSR-2000A/2000AP units together, you can carry out automatic or manual editing, using either assemble or insert editing.

The system also provides a powerful range of functions for setting and amending edit points, preview, review, and other aspects of efficient editing.

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1)SDTI (QSDI): SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) is the name of a standard interface established as SMPTE 305M.

This unit uses SDTI to transmit DV data, and the input/ output connectors are labled “SDTI(QSDI)”.

In indicator and menu indications, however, the “SDTI(QSDI)” name is shortened to “SDTI”.

2)SDI: Serial Digital Interface is used for transferring video signals in component digital format (D1).

3)is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE1394-1995 specifications and their revisions.

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