Sony DVO1000MD User Manual (Instructions For Use) - Page 12

Overview Overview Features The DVO-1000MD is a DVD Recorder designed for use with video equipment such as external equipment. The DVO-1000MD compresses video signals sent from the external equipment with an MPEG-2 format and audio signals with Dolby Digital format (2CH), and records video and audio signals on a DVD+RW disc. The following are the principal features of the unit. Rewritable DVD+RW 1) disc as the recording media Since rewritable DVD+RW disc is used as a removable disc, the disc is automatically finalized and discs recorded with this unit can be played on other DVD+RW players. Also, the unit searches for the first blank space automatically and starts recording from that point. Thus, it is not necessary to cue up and you can start recording right after you insert the disc. 1) is a trademark. High-quality and long recording The unit employs VBR (Variable Bit Rate) recording which varies the compressed rate of MPEG2 dynamically according to the images recorded, thereby high-quality recording relative to recording time can be realized. Also, you can select picture quality from among three recording modes: HQ (about 60 minutes: CBR (Constant Bit Rate)), SP (about 120 minutes: VBR) and LP (about 180 minutes: VBR). Recording indexes You can mark indexes during recording or playback. This allows you to search for the desired points instantly during playback, and also to play a segment specified by two points repeatedly. High-quality audio recording The Dolby Digital 1) recording format allows you to record high-quality audio sound simultaneously with the video signals. 1) The unit is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and Double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Playback using the quick search function • Jumping to desired titles • Jumping to the desired indexes This allows you to search by indexes. • Title list You can display the list of titles recorded on the disc, and using this list, you can search for the desired title from which you can start playback on the list. Variety of input/output interfaces Digital interfaces This unit is equipped with an i.LINK 1) connector so that DV format digital video and audio signals can be input. 1) i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation and indicate that this product is in agreement with IEEE1394-1995 specifications and their revisions. Analog interfaces This unit can also use the following analog interfaces. • Analog video - Composite inputs (with loop-through)/output - S-video inputs (with loop-through)/output • Analog audio - 2-channel inputs/outputs - Monitor output Control interfaces This unit is equipped with the following interfaces. • RS-232C interface/USB interface This unit is equipped with 9-pin RS-232C which is compatible with the SVO-9500MD video cassette recorder protocol and a USB interface which is compatible with the RS-232C protocol. These interfaces provide the following new functions in addition to existing remote control functions of the unit: - Meta data input/output per title You can record meta data such as name, ID, production date from external equipment for each title. - Input/output of updated data in real time • i.LINK interface Follows AV/C protocol You can select one from among an RS-232C interface, a USB interface, or an i.LINK interface from a menu. • Control using the remote control unit You can use the following remote control units. - SVRM-100A remote control unit (not supplied) Compact size The compact size of the unit makes the unit suitable for use with medical instruments which are designed for use in limited spaces. 12 Features