Sony DSR-1500 - Manual (Page 6)

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Support for three cassette sizes
There are two sizes of DVCAM cassette: standard and
mini. You can use either size with this unit.
The unit also accepts L and 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.
• The capacity of a standard cassette is 184 minutes of
recording/playback, and that of a mini cassette is 40
minutes.
Variety of Interfaces
Digital interfaces
The following optional digital interfaces are available for
use with the unit.
• SDTI (QSDI)* (optional DSBK-1501 Digital Input/
Output Board): When the unit is fitted with the optional
DSBK-1501 board, SDTI (QSDI)-format video, audio
and time code signals can be transferred between the unit
and the Sony EditStation at normal speed. When this unit
is connected to another DVCAM VCR, it is possible to
copy compressed signals between the two VCRs.
(You cannot use the SDTI (QSDI) and SDI (see next
paragraph) interfaces at the same time. You can select
either of the two using front panel buttons for input or
with a menu item for output.)
• SDI (serial digital interface)/AES/EBU (optional
DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board): When the
unit is fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 board, it can
input and output D1 (component) format digital video
and audio signals and also AES/EBU-format digital
audio signals.
• i.LINK (DV)** (optional DSBK-1503 i.LINK/DV
Input/Output Board): When the unit is fitted with the
optional DSBK-1503 board, it can input and output
digital video and audio signals in DV format.
* SDTI is the name of a standard interface established as SMPTE 305M.
QSDI is a type of SDTI. This unit uses SDTI to transmit DV data, and the
input/output connectors are labeled “SDTI (QSDI).”
** i.LINK and are trademarks and indicate that this product is in agreement
with IEEE1394-1995 specifications and their revisions.
Analog interfaces
The unit can also use the following analog interfaces.
• Analog video: These interfaces include a component
interface, composite interface, and S-video interface.
The same BNC type input and output connectors are
used to input and output signals in different formats
selected with front panel buttons for input and menu
items for output.
• Analog audio: The unit has two audio channels. When
in 4-channel mode, you can input two channels of audio
either as channels 1 and 2 or as channels 3 and 4. The two
audio channels can be output also 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 optional boards.
Inputting analog video and audio signals requires the
optional DSBK-1504/1504P Analog Input Board.
Compact Size
The compact size of the unit makes the unit suitable for use
as a desk-top editor or feeder machine for non-linear
editing or as a viewer compatible with a full range of
digital and analog signal formats aboard an outside
broadcast van.
Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing
Digital slow motion playback
Using the frame memory function, noiseless slow motion
playback is possible at any speed in the range ±0.5 times*
normal speed.
* The positive direction refers to forward movement of the tape, and the
negative direction to reverse movement.
Digital jog sound function
When searching at speeds in the range ±0.5 times normal
speed, the digital jog sound function is enabled. The audio
signal is saved in temporary memory, and replayed
according to the search speed. This allows searching on the
sound track.
Remote control
The unit can be operated by remote control from an editing
control unit that supports the RS-422A interface or an
optional SIRCS*-compatible remote control unit such as
the DSRM-10.
* SIRCS (Sony Integrated Remote Control System): A command protocol
to remote control Sony professional videocassette recorders/players.
High-speed search function
The unit has a picture search function that allows you to
view color picture at playback speeds up to 85 times
normal speed in forward and reverse directions.
When remote-controlling this unit in shuttle mode from an
editing control unit or a remote control unit, you can search
at any speed in the range 0 (still) to 60 times normal speed
in both directions. You can also search frame-by-frame in
jog mode.
At search speeds up to 10 times normal speed in both
directions, you can also hear playback audio.