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• The cue audio on a DVCPRO recorded tape cannot be
played back.
• Recording in DVCPRO format is not supported.
• A DV (LP) recorded tape cannot be played back.
Support for three cassette sizes
There are two sizes of cassette: standard (L) and mini (S).
You can use either size with this unit.
The unit also accepts standard (L) and medium (M) sizes
of DVCPRO cassette.
• When a cassette is inserted, the reel mechanism of the
unit automatically adjusts to the size of the inserted
cassette.
• A cassette adapter is not required.
Variety of Interfaces
Digital interfaces
The following digital interfaces can be used with the unit.
i.LINK(HDV/DV):
This provides i.LINK input/output
supporting HDV 1080i and DVCAM/DV formats.
SDI/AES/EBU:
This provides SD digital video/ audio
input and output.
HD-SDI:
This provides HD-SDI output when playing
tapes recorded in HDV format.
Analog interfaces
The unit can also use the following analog interfaces.
Analog video:
These interfaces include an SD component,
HD component, composite, and S-video output.
The same BNC type output connectors are used to
output signals in 4 different formats selected with
menu items for output.
Also, the unit is equipped with a dedicated monitor
connector to output composite video, so that when
playing a tape recorded in HDV format a down-
converted signal can be viewed on an external
monitor. This output can also include superimposed
timecode, operating mode indications, error
messages, and other text information. Further,
installing the option board HVBK-1505 enables the
unit to support a component (SD signal only),
composite and S-video input.
Analog audio:
The unit has two audio channels for output.
When in 4-channel mode, the two audio channels can
be output either as channels 1 and 2 or as channels 3
and 4.
The analog output interfaces are provided as standard so
that the unit can readily be used as a viewer, for example,
at broadcasting stations and aboard outside broadcast vans
without requiring any option boards. Inputting analog
video and audio signals requires the optional HVBK-1505
Analog Input Board.
Other Features
Support for both 1080, 525/60i (NTSC) and
1080, 625/50i (PAL) formats
This unit supports both 60i and 50i formats. You can
switch between these signal formats with a menu setting.
For details of switching signal formats, see “Setting the
System Frequency” (page 25).
Not only for recording and playback with a VCR
connected, but also when downloading a signal edited with
a computer, or uploading from this unit to a computer, both
60i and 50i formats are supported. However, format
conversion is not supported.
Note that for this unit, 60i indicates a field frequency of
59.94 Hz.
16:9 color LCD monitor
The unit is equipped with a 2.7-inch (16:9) color LCD
monitor, for checking content during recording and
playback. It also displays the setup menu, audio levels, unit
status, and other superimposed text information.
Compact design, with high reliability deck
mechanism
The mechanism is extremely durable and reliable,
including an aluminum diecast deck, two direct drive reel
motors, and head cleaner.
The footprint is small – two units can be mounted
alongside in a 19-inch rack, making the unit suitable for
desktop operation in cramped situations and as a feeder for
nonlinear editing.
In a relay vehicle, the unit can also be used as a viewer
supporting various analog and digital formats.
Remote control
The unit can be operated by remote control from an editing
control unit that supports the i.LINK inferface, the RS-
422A interface or an optional SIRCS
1)
-compatible
remote control unit such as the DSRM-10.
1) SIRCS (Sony Integrated Remote Control System): A command protocol
to remote control Sony professional videocassette recorders/players.
Internal and external timecodes
An internal timecode generator and reader enables
timecode compliant with SMPTE (for 1080/60i)/EBU (for
1080/50i) format to be recorded and played back.
Notes
