Control panel with LCD

The control panel contains an LCD unit to display various types of information including time data. The display mode can be changed to show the video which is currently being recorded or played back.

Basic operation buttons and jog/shuttle dial

Buttons, indicators, and a jog/shuttle dial for basic VTR operations are provided in the conventional VTR layout, ensuring continuity with conventional operating panels.

Function menu

You can use the function buttons on the LCD and the MULTI CONTROL knob to easily carry out many of the operations and make many of the settings supported by the unit. The current settings can be checked on the LCD.

In addition, you can redefine the names and functions of the function buttons. These are preset to standard factory default values, but you can redefine them for ease of operation according to the application. For example, you can change the function button definitions to avoid displaying an unnecessary function.

Audio level meters and level controls

Audio levels are shown on the LCD in the form of bar graphs. Recording and playback levels can be controlled with individual control knobs for each channel.

High-quality variable speed playback and digital jog sound function

In HDCAM, Digital Betacam, and MPEG IMX format playback, the dedicated playback DT heads allow smooth, noiseless playback.

In slow motion operation, the digital jog sound function provides the same ease of operation as for a conventional analog VTR.

Wide range of editing functions

By combining two units, you can carry out both assemble editing and insert editing automatically. All of the necessary editing functions are provided to set and amend edit points, to preview and review results of editing, and so on.

DMC (Dynamic Motion Control) editing

This allows automatic editing with a varying playback speed memorized beforehand for an edit segment.

Split editing

In insert editing, the audio IN and OUT points can be set separately from the video edit points.

Preread editing

This allows you to play back prerecorded video and audio material, edit it by applying effects with an external device, and then rerecord almost simultaneously on the same tape.

Cross fade editing

In audio editing, you can fade the audio track. You can select cut in, fade in, fade out, or cross fade.

Downconverter function

The unit has an HD-to-SD downconverter function, and can output standard definition SDI and analog composite signals.

Upconverter function (HDW-D1800 only)

The HDW-D1800 features a standard definition to high- definition (SD-to-HD) upconverter as standard equipment. This allows high-quality HD signals to be output even when playing back tapes recorded in the Digital Betacam and MPEG IMX formats.

Remote control function

This unit can be controlled from an external remote controller or editor through an interface complying with RS-422A (serial 9-pin). Since two remote control connectors are provided, you can also control more than one VTR simultaneously.

Additionally, a parallel (50-pin) interface is also fitted as standard, supporting easy external control through the parallel interface.

Rack mounting

Using the optional RMM-131 Rack Mount Adaptor, you can mount the unit in a standard EIA 19-inch rack.

For details of rack mounting, refer to the mounting instructions supplied with the rack mount adaptor.

2-3 pulldown playback and 720P output function (option)

The HKDW-104 Pull-down/720P Board can be installed in this unit to carry out 2-3 pulldown playback and 720P output.

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