Features

Overview 1 Chapter

High-speed search function

If you use the optional remote control unit (DSRM- 20), the unit has a picture search function that allows you to view color picture at playback speeds up to 14 times normal speed (DSR-50) or up to 17 times normal speed (DSR-50P) in forward and reverse directions. When remote-controlling this unit in shuttle mode from an editing controller or a remote controller, you can search at a variable speed in the range 0 (still) to about 14 times normal (DSR-50) or about 17 times normal (DSR-50P) in both directions. You can also search frame-by-frame in jog mode.

You can also hear playback audio.

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-50) or EBU format (DSR-50P). This unit can output the time code read from tape as an analog (LTC) signal, and receive externally generated time code (LTC).

Jog audio function

If you use the optional remote control unit DSRM-20, audio can be monitored at various playback speeds when in jog mode.

Various interface

The unit provides many types of interface connectors.

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

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

•i.LINK (DV) 1) : i.LINK-compliant DV IN/OUT connector (6-pin) allows input or output of digital video/audio signals in DVCAM/DV format.

•Camera: Camera interface (26-pin) supplies power to the camera from this unit.

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

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. (This function is available only when the DSRM-20 is used.)

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, setup level (DSR-50 only), sync and subcarrier level can all be adjusted.

Other Features

Built-in color LCD monitor

The unit has a 2.5-type color LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor that lets you verify images on the spot. You can see the setup menus and system statuses. Menus and data can be superimposed over the picture being displayed.

Duplicate, including cassette memory data

Using the i.LINK cable, you can duplicate a tape that includes time code and cassette memory data. If the original tape has blank portions, simply duplicate the tape skipping the blank portions.

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Chapter 1 Overview