Sony HDCAM J-H1 - Manual (Page 7)

Chapter 1
Overview
Chapter 1 Overview
1-1
Chapter
1
Overview
The J-H1 (also referred to as the unit in this manual) is
a Digital Videocassette Compact Player based on the
HDCAM
1) format.
For monitoring, this unit uses a down-converter so that
you can check the recorded images even in the SD
environment. This feature allows you to monitor
images easily using a commercial TV (HD/SD) or PC
display.
HDCAM format
In the HDCAM format, as in the Betacam series, a
recorder can record up to two hours of HD high-
quality images using a 12.65 mm-width tape.
For compressing video signals, this format employs a
pre-filter and coefficient recording technology.
1-1 Features
Notes
• Since the unit does not have a dynamic tracking
function, the tape may not replay correctly if the
recording patterns on the tape are disturbed.
• If you use mobile radio equipment within 50 cm (19
3/4 inches) of this unit, the playback image may be
disturbed.
Main features
• Compatible with 50i/25PsF, 59.94i/29.97PsF,
23.98PsF (J-H3 only), 24PsF (J-H3 only) frequencies
• Compatible with playback of the 24PsF tape at 25-
system (4% fast-forward)
• Equipped with not only Y/Pb/Pr connectors, but also
D3 output connectors, the standard for HD Video
output for commercial HDTV receivers in Japan
• Equipped with a computer display interface
connector as a standard feature (XGA output)
• Equipped with a down-converter as a standard feature
and compatible with composite (BNC & Pin) signals
• Equipped with an RS-232C connector
• Equipped with reference video signal input
connectors as a standard feature (J-H3 only)
• Equipped with 2-3 pulldown as a standard feature
(Can be used through the system frequency setting)
(J-H3 only)
• Compatible with HDSDI SMPTE 292M output (HD
digital video/audio 4ch) (J-H3 only)
• Compatible with SDI SMPTE 259M output
(component digital video/audio 4ch) (J-H3 only)
• Equipped with a time code output connector as a
standard feature (J-H3 only)
• Equipped with an RS-422A connector (J-H3 only)
• Compatible with UMID output (SMPTE 330M,
RP223) (HDSDI output of the J-H3 only)
a)Supplemental AT (Supplemental Automatic
Tracking) signal
Tape-transport direction
Video
Audio
Video
Direction of head
movement
SAT a)
Control (CTL) track Time code track
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1) HDCAM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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