Sony DSR-1P - Manual (Page 5)

Unique Design
Compact and Lightweight Construction
Sony innovation in mechanical and electronic design,
such as the use of a magnesium diecast body and the
development of a very compact drum mechanism, makes
the DSR-1P remarkably small and lightweight yet durable in
use; Weighing in at just 2.85kg (6 lb 4 oz) complete with
NP-1B Battery, it means that when the DSR-1P is
configured with a DXC-D30P camera, it forms a camcorder
of remarkable ergonomic design that has an operating
weight of only around 7.3kg (16 lb 1 oz).
Low Power Consumption
With a low power consumption totaling only 24.8W, one
fully charged Sony NP-1B battery gives continuous
operation for approximately 60 minutes when operating in
the DSR-130P configuration.
Dual Cassette Mechanism
The DSR-1P accepts both DVCAM Mini cassette tapes
and DVCAM Standard cassette tapes without any adaptor.
This is a Sony first in the history of the dockable recorder or
camcorder, and it enables the DSR-1P to have a maximum
recording time of 184 minutes. It also means that the
DSR-1P can accommodate a wide selection of cassette
tapes, either the DVCAM Mini cassettes or the DVCAM
Standard.
Versatile Comprehensive
Built-in Features
Record Review Function
By simply pressing the Rec Review button while in the Rec
pause mode or in the Stop mode, the DSR-1P plays back two
seconds of the last scene and stops at the end of the previous
recording. The Rec Review time can also be extended up to a
maximum of approximately 10 seconds, if the Rec Review
button is pressed for longer than two seconds.
Frame Accurate Back Space Editing
Automatic back space editing with instant start provides
sequential recording, without picture breakup at the
transition points. The time code regeneration function, when
used with the Rec Review function, enables the DSR-1P to
record continuous time code at any editing point.
Viewfinder Playback Capability
The DSR-1P provides the viewfinder playback function for
field verification. In playback or Rec Review mode, the
recorded luminance signal can be monitored on the
viewfinder, while audio playback is available via an
earphone or the built-in loudspeaker.
Built-in EBU Time Code Generator and
Reader
The DSR-1P includes a built-in time code generator and
reader which conforms to the EBU standard. Users bits
are also available. Both the time code and the users bits
are recorded in the sub code area which can be read at
any playback speed. Time code lock to either external
time code or another DSR-1P is available for multi-camera
operation. Furthermore, the DSR-1P has both time code
preset and regeneration capabilities.
Time Base Stabilizer
The DSR-1P is equipped with a built-in time base
stabilizer which provides stable pictures without any
additional equipment.
Easy, Full Colour Picture Playback in the
Field
The DSR-1P provides a full colour picture playback
capability without any playback adaptor, which is a great
advantage for field verification of the recording and permits
direct microwave transmission.