ClipLink Operation Flow

The following is a detailed description of how to use the ClipLink function during the video production process.

Example System Configuration

The following illustration shows the optimum system configuration for using the ClipLink function. ClipLink operation is possible even with a system containing existing analog equipment. However, note that a part of functions are disabled.

Shooting

DSR-370/370P/ 570WS/570WSP Digital Camcorder

DVCAM standard cassette or DVCAM mini cassette

Index Pictures: recorded on tape

ClipLink log data: recorded in cassette memory

ClipLink log data recorded onto DVCAM cassettes links shooting and editing operations.

ClipLink log data transfer

DSR-1600a)/1800/85b)(or

DSR-1600Pa)/1800P/85Pb))

Digital Videocassette

Recorder

Index Pictures

Video output (QSDI) ClipLink log data

RS-422A interface

ES-3/7 EditStation™ non-linear editing system

Editing

ES-3/7 EditStation™ non-linear editing system

DSR-1600a)/1800/85b(or

DSR-1600Pa)/1800P/85Pb))

Digital Videocassette Recorder

Actual AV data

QSDI input/output

a)The DSR-1600/1600P is a videocassette player.

b)Between the DSR-85/85P and ES-7, quadruple transfer is possible through the QSDI.

Appendix

Appendix 153