Sony DSR-2000AP - Manual (Page 9)

Chapter 1
Overview
Chapter 1 Overview
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Playback compatibility with DV and
DVCPRO formats
A DV cassette recorded on a DV format VCR as well
as a DVCPRO(25M) format recorded cassette can be
played back on this unit.
Note
When playing back a tape recorded in DVCPRO
(25M) format, the SDTI and i.LINK outputs (see the
section “Digital interfaces”) of this unit is subjected to
muting. Furthermore, it is not possible to playback the
cue-audio track of the tape.
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.
• The reel mechanism automatically adjusts to the size
of cassette inserted.
• 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 unit can use the following digital interfaces.
• SDTI (QSDI)
1)
This interface allows video, audio and time code
signals in SDTI (QSDI) format to be transferred at
normal speed between this unit and the ES-7
EditStation. When this unit is connected to another
DVCAM VCR, it is possible to copy compressed
signals between the two VCRs.
• SDI 2)
This interface allows the unit to input or output D1
(component) digital video and audio signals.
• AES/EBU
This interface allows the unit to input or output
digital audio signals in AES/EBU format.
• i.LINK (DV) 3)
This interface allows the unit to input and output
digital video and audio signals in DV format.
Analog interfaces
A wide range of analog interfaces is provided,
allowing this unit to be connected to various video and
audio devices.
• Analog video: Composite, component and S-video
interfaces are provided.
• Analog audio: There are four input channels and
four output channels. There is also support for
microphone input.
Connection to external control devices
You can connect an external control device such as an
editor with an RS-422A interface and a remote
controller for the built-in digital video processor.
Full Functionality for More
Efficient Editing
This unit has a number of functions which assist in
efficient and precise editing.
With two DSR-2000A/2000AP units together, you can
carry out automatic or manual editing, using either
assemble or insert editing.
The system also provides a powerful range of
functions for setting and amending edit points,
preview, review, and other aspects of efficient editing.
1) SDTI (QSDI): SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) is
the name of a standard interface established as SMPTE
305M.
This unit uses SDTI to transmit DV data, and the input/
output connectors are labled “SDTI(QSDI)”.
In indicator and menu indications, however, the
“SDTI(QSDI)” name is shortened to “SDTI”.
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2) SDI: Serial Digital Interface is used for transferring video
signals in component digital format (D1).
3) is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that
this product is in agreement with IEEE1394-1995
specifications and their revisions.