Features

DV format compatibility

The unit can perform recording and playback in the DV-format (SP mode only). (Recording/playing an image in LP mode is not available.)

Digital slow playback

The unit has a frame memory function that allows slow playback without noise. This is available only at +1/3- time speed and –1/3-time speed.

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Choice of two cassette sizes

The unit can use both standard-size and mini-size DVCAM/DV cassettes.

•According to cassette size, the position of the reel drive plates automatically changes.

•The maximum recording/playback times are 184 minutes for standard size cassettes and 40 minutes for mini-size cassettes (DVCAM format).

Remote control

The unit can be operated by remote control from the CONTROL S system Remote Control Unit (DSRM- 20, not supplied), or an editing controller that has an RS-422A, RS-232C, or LANC jack.

High-speed search function

If you use an editing controller or the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied), the unit has a picture search function that allows you to view color pictures at playback speeds up to 14 times normal speed (DSR-

45)or up to 17 times normal speed (DSR-45P) in both forward and reverse directions.

You can also search frame-by-frame in jog mode. While searching for scenes, you can also hear playback audio.

TBC (Time Base Corrector)

The unit has a digital TBC that provides jitter-free video output for analog signals. The video output level, chrominance signal output level, and setup level (DSR-45 only) can all be adjusted.

Jog audio function

If you use the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied) or an editing controller, audio can be monitored at various playback speeds when in jog mode.

Various interfaces

The unit provides many types of interface connectors.

•Analog video: component video, composite video, S- video (IN/OUT)

•Analog audio: XLR (3-pin) output connectors provide four channel simultaneous playback, phono jack type input connectors.

•i.LINK (DV) 1) : i.LINK-compliant DV jack (4-pin) allows input or output of digital video/audio signals in DVCAM/DV format.

•TC (Time code): BNC type input/output connectors allow input/output of the time code between this unit and an external device.

Internal time code generator/reader

The unit contains a time code generator/reader that can generate and read longitudinal time code (LTC) in the SMPTE format (DSR-45) or EBU format (DSR-45P). This unit can output the time code read from tape as an analog (LTC) signal, and receive externally generated time code (LTC).

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