Sony DVWM2000 Product Brochure (v2222) - Page 3

MAIN FEATURES DVW-2000 Series VTRs Line-up Model Name DVW-M2000/M2000P Record DVW-2000/2000P Playback Outstanding Picture Quality of the Digital Betacam Format DVW-2000 Series VTRs use component digital recording, which provides superb picture quality, multi-generation capability, and editing performance. The use of a very mild compression ratio produces picture quality that is equivalent to baseband signals. Powerful Legacy Playback Capability (DVW-M2000) The DVW-M2000 VTR provides the powerful capability to playback all Sony 1/2-inch SD formats including Digital Betacam, MPEG IMX, Betacam SX, Betacam SP, and Betacam formats, allowing users to continue to utilize archive material. Furthermore, this allows a flexible choice of acquisition tools, ranging from analog Betacam and Betacam SX to MPEG IMX formats. This VTR can also be used as a multi-format feeder in the editing suite, minimizing the amount of equipment needed. Optional HD Upconversion Capability* One of the distinct advantages of the new DVW-2000 Series Recorders is the optional HD upconversion capability, providing 1080/59.94i or 720/59.94P (DVW-M2000/2000), or 1080/50i (DVW-M2000P/2000P) HD outputs. Furthermore, the DVW-M2000 VTR can output these HD signals when playing back any of its playback-compatible formats. This option allows smooth migration to today's and future HDTV operations. *Requires the optional BKMW-104 board. 3