Features

The DSR-50/50P is a digital videocassette recorder using 1/4-inch tape. Offering the DVCAM™ digital recording format, the DSR-50/50P produces stable, superior picture quality by digitally processing and separating image signals into color difference signals and luminance signal (component video). Featuring a color LCD monitor, the compact and lightweight DSR- 50/50P is portable and gives you the freedom to check images on the spot.

The main features of the DSR-50/50P are described below.

High-quality PCM digital audio

PCM recording makes for a wide dynamic range and a high signal-to-noise ratio, thereby enhancing sound quality.

There are two recording modes: 2-channel mode (48 kHz sampling and 16 bits linear code), which offers sound quality equivalent to the DAT (Digital Audio Tape) format, or 4-channel mode (32 kHz sampling and 12 bits nonlinear code), which provide four channel simultaneous recording/playback.

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DVCAM Format

DVCAM is based on the consumer DV format, which uses the 4:1:1 component digital format (DSR-50) or the 4:2:0 format (DSR-50P), and provides a 1/4-inch digital recording format for professional use.

DV format compatibility

A DV cassette recorded on a DV-format VCR can be played back on this unit (SP mode only). You can also record an image on a DV-format (SP mode only). (Recording/playing an image in LP mode is not available.)

High picture quality, high stability

Video signals are separated into color difference signals and luminance signal, which are encoded and compressed to one-fifth size before being recorded to ensure stable and superb picture quality.

Because the recording is digital, multi-generation dubbing can be performed with virtually no deterioration of quality.

Choice of two cassette sizes

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

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

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

Wide track pitch

The recording track pitch is about 15 µm, fully 50 percent wider than the DV format’s 10 µm track pitch. Thanks to this feature, the DVCAM format sufficiently meets the reliability and precision requirements of professional editing.

Remote control

The unit can be operated by remote control from a CONTROL-S system remote control unit, the DSRM- 20 (not supplied).

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