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Features
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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 a SIRCS
1)
-compatible remote control
unit such as the DSRM-10 (option).
1) SIRCS (Sony Integrated Remote Control System): A command protocol
to remote control Sony professional videocassette recorders/players.
Built-in timecode generator/reader
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.
Outputting or inputting timecode (LTC) to or from an
external device is also possible using the TC IN/OUT
connectors.
For DVCAM format, VITC is also supported. This unit
further supports embedded TC for SD-SDI input and
output or HD-SDI input and output.
Reference signal connection
The reference video input connector of the unit is provided
with a loop-through connector which can be used to
connect the input reference video signal to other
equipment. When there is no loop-through connection, the
reference video input connector is automatically provided
with a 75
Ω
termination.
This unit supports input of SD reference signals and HD
reference signals (1080i tri-level sync signals). A loop-
through output connector is provided for reference signal
input so that the input SD or HD sync signals can be
through output.
Video process control
For analog video output and SDI-format video output, you
can use menu items to adjust the video output level,
chroma signal output level, setup level and chroma phase.
The HD output can be adjusted independently.
Menu system for functionality and
operation settings
The unit provides a menu system to make its various
functions easier to use and set up its operation conditions.
Also, by assigning a desired menu item to the ASSIGN
button, you can recall frequently used functions more
rapidly.
Easy maintenance functions
Self-diagnostic/alarm function:
This function
automatically detects setup and connection errors,
operation faults, and other problems. It also displays a
description of the problem, its cause, and the
recommended response on the monitor screen or time
counter display.
Digital hours meter:
The digital hours meter functions
include four kinds of tally operations for operating
hours, head drum usage hours, tape transport hours,
and tape threading/unthreading times. The tally
results can be displayed on the monitor screen or the
time counter display.
Internal test signal generator (SD/HD)
The unit has built-in video and audio test signal generators
for both SD and HD formats.
The video test signal generator can produce either a color
bar signal or a black burst signal. The audio test signal
generator can generate either a silent signal or a 1-kHz sine
wave signal.
Carry out these selections in the menus.
Option Boards
HVBK-1505 Analog Input Board
Installing this in the unit enables the following formats of
analog video/audio signals to be input.
Analog video signal input:
The three BNC connectors are
each used to input the following three signal types.
• Composite video signal
• S-video signal
• Component video signal (Y, R–Y, B–Y)
Analog audio signal input:
XLR connector (female)
You can input two channels of analog audio signals.
HVBK-1520 Format Converter Board
Installation of this board extends the functions of this unit
in the following ways.
Upconvert function:
SD video signals played back on this
unit can be upconverted and output as HD-SDI video
signals (SMPTE 292M compliant).
HD-SDI output signals have embedded timecode and
embedded audio (four channels) synchronized to the
upconverted video signals.
SD video signal input to this unit can also be
upconverted and output as HD-SDI signals.
Cross-convert function:
When HD video signals are
input, or when SD video signals are upconverted, or
when HDV recorded tapes are played back, the HD-
SDI output signal format can be converted to 1080i or
720p.
Consult your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative
for more information about purchasing and installing an
option board.
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