Sony 3-869-574-12(1) - Manual (Page 7)

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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
playback, and that of a mini cassette is 40 minutes.
A Wealth of Interfaces
Digital interfaces
i.LINK (DV)*: The unit can output digital video and audio
signals in DV format.
* i.LINK and are trademarks and indicate that this product is in
agreement with IEEE1394-1995 specifications and their revisions.
SDI (serial digital interface)/AES/EBU (optional
DSBK-1601 SDI/AES/EBU Output Board): When
the unit is fitted with the optional DSBK-1601 board,
it can output D1 (component)-format digital video and
audio signals and also AES/EBU-format digital audio
signals.
Analog interfaces
The unit also comes with analog interfaces enabling it to be
connected to analog video and audio equipment.
Analog video: Output connectors for component,
composite, and S-video signals are provided.
Analog audio: Four output channels are provided.
Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing
The unit provides an abundance of functions that enhance
editing efficiency and precision.
Internal time code reader
An internal time code reader enables time code compliant
with SMPTE (for DSR-1600A)/EBU (DSR-1600AP)
format to be played back. This allows editing to single
frame precision.
Outputting time code (LTC) to an external device is also
possible using the TIME CODE OUT connector.
The unit is also compatible with VITC.
Remote control
The unit can be operated by remote control from an editing
control unit that supports the RS-422A interface or from 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.
Playback control using search dial
The search dial on the front panel of the unit allows you to
carry out playback operation in jog or shuttle mode
without requiring an external editing control unit or remote
control unit to be connected to the unit.
High-speed search function
You can carry out color picture searches during fast
forward and rewind at speeds up to 85 times normal speed.
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.
Digital slow-motion playback
Using the frame memory function, the unit can show
noise-free slow-motion playback at speeds ranging from 0
to
1
/
2
times normal speed in both directions.
Digital jog sound function
When searching at speeds in the range +1 to +
1
/
30
* or
− 1
/
30
to
−1 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.
* The positive direction refers to forward movement of the tape, and the
negative direction to reverse movement.
Video process control
For analog video output and SDI-format video output, you
can adjust the video output level, chroma signal output
level, setup level (for DSR-1600A), black level (for DSR-
1600AP), and chroma phase.
Other Features
Function to make a convenient
presentation tool of this unit
“Repeat playback” function
The unit can perform automatic cyclical playback between
two selected points on the tape.
“Power-on playback” function (in repeat
playback mode)
You can choose a menu setting so that powering on the
unit makes it immediately start playback.