The combined use of a J series player and JZ-1
Videocassette Logging Software creates an affordable
tape logging system available to all playback-compatible
VTR formats. This is achieved by connecting a J series
player to a PC* running JZ- 1 software via an
RS-232C cable.
This software provides an easy-to-use GUI to create log
data of edit in/out points and to add simple comments
to each logged scene. In addition, a storyboard function
is available to assemble a sequence of logged scenes
into a simple EDL prior to data export. Log lists can
be exported in a variety of formats including the AVID
Log Exchange digitizing format for Avid Newscutter,
the Sony BVE-9100 format for linear/non-linear editing
systems, the XML format for Sony NewsBase™ server
systems, and the HTML format for web browsing.
Tele-File™ system
Another important option to increase editing efficiency
is the Sony Tele-File system, a non-contact read/write
system for storing production-related data on an
IC memory embedded in a 1/2-inch cassette label.
Connecting a PC running JZ-1 Videocassette Logging
Software to a J series VTR allows information to
be read from and written to a Tele-File label (option:
MLB-1M-100) via GUI-based operations.
Shot Mark handling
The J series VTRs can scan tapes with Shot Marks
and automatically detect their positions. After scanning,
a list of all marks can be displayed on a video monitor,
allowing easy cueing to any mark.
Source feeding to server/NLE
by simple remote control via RS-422A
Equipped with the industry standard RS-422A Sony 9-pin
remote control interface, J series Compact Players can
be used not only for viewing and logging but also for
feeding source material to servers and nonlinear editors.
Note: J series Compact Players can not be used as editing
players in conventional linear editing applications, or
for on-air playout of material.
Choice of analogue component
output or SDI output
There is a choice of outputs with the J-Series Compact
Players - the J-1/A, J-2/A and J-3/A have an analogue
component video output. The J-1/SDI, J-2/SDI and
J-3/SDI have an SDI output. Both versions also have
analogue composite video, S-video and analogue
audio outputs. This choice of player provides either an
analogue component video output or an SDI output,
plus the common outputs.
9-pin Simple Remote SDI or Component, plus Composite
Note: An appropriate video capture card must be installed in the PC.