Sony DSR 45 Operating Instructions - Page 10

Features Chapter 1 Overview DV format compatibility The unit can perform recording and playback in the DV-format (SP mode only). (Recording/playing an image in LP mode is not available.) Digital slow playback The unit has a frame memory function that allows slow playback without noise. This is available only at +1/3time speed and -1/3-time speed. Choice of two cassette sizes TBC (Time Base Corrector) The unit can use both standard-size and mini-size DVCAM/DV cassettes. • According to cassette size, the position of the reel drive plates automatically changes. • The maximum recording/playback times are 184 minutes for standard size cassettes and 40 minutes for mini-size cassettes (DVCAM format). Remote control The unit can be operated by remote control from the CONTROL S system Remote Control Unit (DSRM20, not supplied), or an editing controller that has an RS-422A, RS-232C, or LANC jack. High-speed search function If you use an editing controller or the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied), the unit has a picture search function that allows you to view color pictures at playback speeds up to 14 times normal speed (DSR45) or up to 17 times normal speed (DSR-45P) in both forward and reverse directions. You can also search frame-by-frame in jog mode. While searching for scenes, you can also hear playback audio. The unit has a digital TBC that provides jitter-free video output for analog signals. The video output level, chrominance signal output level, and setup level (DSR-45 only) can all be adjusted. Jog audio function If you use the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied) or an editing controller, audio can be monitored at various playback speeds when in jog mode. Various interfaces The unit provides many types of interface connectors. • Analog video: component video, composite video, S- video (IN/OUT) • Analog audio: XLR (3-pin) output connectors provide four channel simultaneous playback, phono jack type input connectors. • i.LINK (DV) 1) : i.LINK-compliant DV jack (4-pin) allows input or output of digital video/audio signals in DVCAM/DV format. • TC (Time code): BNC type input/output connectors allow input/output of the time code between this unit and an external device. 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-45) or EBU format (DSR-45P). This unit can output the time code read from tape as an analog (LTC) signal, and receive externally generated time code (LTC)...1) i.LINK and the i.LINK logo " " are trademarks and indicate that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-1995 specifications and their revisions. 10 (GB) Chapter 1 Overview