Notes

•The cue audio on a DVCPRO recorded tape cannot be played back.

•Recording in DVCPRO format is not supported.

•A DV (LP) recorded tape cannot be played back.

Support for three cassette sizes

There are two sizes of cassette: standard (L) and mini (S). You can use either size with this unit.

The unit also accepts standard (L) and medium (M) sizes of DVCPRO cassette.

•When a cassette is inserted, the reel mechanism of the unit automatically adjusts to the size of the inserted cassette.

•A cassette adapter is not required.

Variety of Interfaces

Digital interfaces

The following digital interfaces can be used with the unit. i.LINK(HDV/DV): This provides i.LINK input/output

supporting HDV 1080i and DVCAM/DV formats. SDI/AES/EBU: This provides SD digital video/ audio

input and output.

HD-SDI:This provides HD-SDI output when playing tapes recorded in HDV format.

Analog interfaces

The unit can also use the following analog interfaces. Analog video: These interfaces include an SD component,

HD component, composite, and S-video output. The same BNC type output connectors are used to output signals in 4 different formats selected with menu items for output.

Also, the unit is equipped with a dedicated monitor connector to output composite video, so that when playing a tape recorded in HDV format a down- converted signal can be viewed on an external monitor. This output can also include superimposed timecode, operating mode indications, error messages, and other text information. Further, installing the option board HVBK-1505 enables the unit to support a component (SD signal only), composite and S-video input.

Analog audio: The unit has two audio channels for output. When in 4-channel mode, the two audio channels can be output either as channels 1 and 2 or as channels 3 and 4.

The analog output interfaces are provided as standard so that the unit can readily be used as a viewer, for example, at broadcasting stations and aboard outside broadcast vans without requiring any option boards. Inputting analog

video and audio signals requires the optional HVBK-1505 Analog Input Board.

Other Features

Support for both 1080, 525/60i (NTSC) and 1080, 625/50i (PAL) formats

This unit supports both 60i and 50i formats. You can switch between these signal formats with a menu setting.

For details of switching signal formats, see “Setting the System Frequency” (page 25).

Not only for recording and playback with a VCR connected, but also when downloading a signal edited with a computer, or uploading from this unit to a computer, both 60i and 50i formats are supported. However, format conversion is not supported.

Note that for this unit, 60i indicates a field frequency of 59.94 Hz.

16:9 color LCD monitor

The unit is equipped with a 2.7-inch (16:9) color LCD monitor, for checking content during recording and playback. It also displays the setup menu, audio levels, unit status, and other superimposed text information.

Compact design, with high reliability deck mechanism

The mechanism is extremely durable and reliable, including an aluminum diecast deck, two direct drive reel motors, and head cleaner.

The footprint is small – two units can be mounted alongside in a 19-inch rack, making the unit suitable for desktop operation in cramped situations and as a feeder for nonlinear editing.

In a relay vehicle, the unit can also be used as a viewer supporting various analog and digital formats.

Remote control

The unit can be operated by remote control from an editing control unit that supports the i.LINK inferface, the RS- 422A interface or an optional SIRCS 1) -compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM-10.

1)SIRCS (Sony Integrated Remote Control System): A command protocol to remote control Sony professional videocassette recorders/players.

Internal and external timecodes

An internal timecode generator and reader enables timecode compliant with SMPTE (for 1080/60i)/EBU (for 1080/50i) format to be recorded and played back.

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