Sony DSR2000A Family Brochure (dvcam_2) - Page 4

03 MAIN FEATURES Main Features Unique Technology and Advantages Playback Capability of DV (25 Mb/s) Format Recorded Tapes DSR-2000A DSR-1800A DSR-1600A DSR-1500A For maximum versatility in playback, the DVCAM VTRs are designed to playback DVCAM and DV (SP mode) tapes without a mechanical adaptor or menu adjustment. The DVCAM Master Series VTRs (DSR-2000A/1800A/1600A/1500A) support DVCPRO® tape playback*, and the DSR-2000A even supports DV (LP mode) playback. Furthermore, it is possible to use these tapes directly as editing source material, improving productivity. * Not compatible with SDTI (QSDI) and i.LINK® (DV) interfaces. Recording Capability of the Consumer DV (25 Mb/s) Format DSR-450WS DSR-11 DSR-400 DSR-250 DSR-PD170 DSR-1500A DSR-50 DSR-45A In the event a longer recording time is required, the above DVCAM camcorder and VTRs are also designed to record in the DV Format. Thanks to this feature, recording of up to 276 minutes is possible with a standard-size cassette and 60 minutes with a mini-size cassette. * The transition from cut to cut may not be smooth when recorded in DV (SP) format. In between scenes where the recording format is changed from DV to DVCAM, or vice versa, transition may not be smooth. Not available for editing. • Audio Cross-fade Capability DSR-2000A DSR-1800A Preread heads on the DSR-2000A and DSR-1800K VTRs also provide an audio cross-fade capability with clean audio transitions at editing points. During audio insert editing, the previously recorded audio signal is read out by preread heads, cross-faded with the VTR audio input signal and recorded back onto the same track. This provides excellent audio cross-fade editing performance without audio clicks at edit points and provides high quality audio to complement the video performance. Note: Unless otherwise noted, all references to specific models refer to both the NTSC and PAL versions. (i.e., DSR-450WS refers to the DSR-450WS and the DSR450WSP) Excellent Editing Performance • Preread Editing Capability* DSR-2000A The DSR-2000A VTR offers preread editing, a function never before available on a 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) VTR. Preread heads are positioned ahead of the record heads on the drum to scan previously recorded video and audio signals. These signals can then be sent to a character generator, a video switcher and/or an audio mixer, combined with signals from another source, and then recorded back onto the same tracks. Preread editing provides many advantages since it enables single-VTR titling, audio mix/swap and voice over with no delay between video and audio. In addition, A/B roll editing with two VTRs is available (MIX and WIPE only). * Not available for SDTI (QSDI™) and i.LINK (DV) interfaces as these handle compressed signals. Tape Direction Preread head reads before recording. Drum shoot! REC Process PB Process • Enhanced Digital Jog Audio DSR-2000A DSR-1800A DSR-1600A DSR-1500A DSR-DR1000A A digital jog audio function is included in the Master Series VTRs with a range of -1 to +1 (DSR-2000A) or -0.5 to +0.5 (DSR-1800A/1600A/1500A) times normal speed. With its quick and smooth response, locating editing points is very easy. This is a particularly important feature for ENG applications that usually require audio-based editing. Moreover, this function is even available on the master series VTRs when using DV and DVCPRO tapes. Versatile Digital Interfaces • SDI (Serial Digital Interface)* DSR-450WS** DSR-2000A DSR-1800A** DSR-1600A** DSR-1500A** DSR-DR1000A With SDI, high-quality picture and sound can be transferred between the above DVCAM camcorders, DVCAM VTRs and SDI-equipped devices. * The SDI used in DVCAM camcorders and DVCAM VTRs supports digital * component video signals. ** The DSR-450WS/1800A/1600A/1500A require an optional board for SDI. • SDTI (QSDI)* DSR-2000A DSR-1500A** SDTI (QSDI) is a digital interface in the DSR-2000A and the DSR-1500A VTRs that handles compressed video as well as the sub-code data and digital audio signals of the DV/DVCAM formats. It allows virtually degradation-free transfer of both video and audio signals between SDTI (QSDI) equipped VTRs. * SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) is defined as SMPTE 305M. SDTI (QSDI) is the DV compressed signal interface defined as SMPTE 322M. ** The DSR-1500A require an optional board for SDTI (QSDI).