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SRW5500
HDCAM SR/HDCAM dual format recorder
$106,000.00 U.S. List Price
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The SRW-5500 is Sony's first dual format recorder. Switchable between Sony's HDCAM and HDCAM SR record formats, this new VTR provides an ideal solution for professionals requiring multi-format flexibility. With the additional ability to simultaneously produce HD and SD output, as well as playback and up-convert Digital Betacam recording, the SRW-5500 can rightfully be considered a technology bridge to the future. Capable of recording 23.98/24/25/29.97/ 30PsF, 1080/50i/59.94/60i, and 720/59.94P, the SRW-5500 was created to meet all common worldwide delivery requirements. The HDCAM SR format is capable of recording the gamut of HD frame/line rates in both 4:4:4 and 4:2:2 formats using the highly efficient MPEG-4 Studio Profile compression scheme. The SRW-5500 records HDCAM SR format video at 440 Mbps, 10 bit Log or linear, at 2.7:1 compression ratio in 4:2:2, and 4.2:1 compression ratio for 4:4:4. It can also record 12 channels of audio at 24-bit per sample resolution. HDCAM format recording offers the standard 4 channels of uncompressed audio. The optional HKSR-5001 Format Converter provides 3/2 pull down sequence for conversion of 23.98 or 24 fps recordings to 59.94 interlaced output. It also provides conversion of 1080 to 720/59.94P, and 720P to 1080. With the optional HKSR-5002 Digital Betacam decoder board, Digital Betacam tapes can be played back and up converted to either 1080i or 720/59.94P formats. The optional HKSR-5003 interface board allows for full bandwidth 4:4:4 RGB recording, via dual link HD SDI. RGB 4:4:4 recordings can be internally converted to 4:2:2 output via the HKSR 5001 format conversion board in real-time during record or playback.
Highlights:
- HDCAM SR and HDCAM recording
- MPEG 4 Studio Profile Compression
- 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 (optional) record capability
- 10 bit per sample video record capability - log or linear
- Records 1080 line (Interlace and/or Progressive) and 720 line Progressive images
- Records 12 channels of audio at 24 bits per sample
- Optional Digital Betacam playback
- Pre-Read Editing, Edit/Record Confidence Playback
- Records non audio AES/EBU data in audio tracks
- Internally routable audio outputs
| Features | Benefits: |
|---|---|
| HDCAM and HDCAM SR recording | Maximum flexibility in one machine to meet current and future HD demand. |
| 4:4:4 RGB record capability in HDCAM SR format (optional HKSR-5003) | 4:4:4 recording is competitive with 2K data for high end archiving and digital intermediate workflows. |
| 12 channels of audio | Provides maximum benefit and flexibility to broadcasters and archivist that require more than 8 channels of audio for broadcast and DVD mastering. |
| ANALOG AUDIO PERFORMANCE Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Crosstalk | Less than –80 dB (At 1 kHz between any two channels) |
| De-emphasis | T1 = 50 μs T2 = 15 μs (auto on/off) |
| Distortion | Less than 0.05 % (At 1 kHz reference level) |
| Dynamic Range | More than 100 dB (At 1 kHz) |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB (0 dB at 1 kHz) |
| Sampling Frequency | 24 bits/sample |
| ANALOG COMPOSITE OUT PERFORMAN Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth | Y: 0 to 5.75 MHz +5.0 dB/-3.0 dB |
| K factor (2T pulse) | 1 % or less |
| Output SCH Phase | Based upon RS-170A/CCIR R.624-3 |
| S/N Ratio | 56 dB or more |
| Y/C Delay | 15 ns or less |
| Digital Audio Performance Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Headroom | 20 dB (or 18 dB selectable) |
| Quantization | HDCAM-SR: 24 bits/sample HDCAM: 20 bits/sample |
| Sampling Frequency | 48 kHz (synchronized with video) |
| Wow & flutter | Below measurable level |
| Digital Video Performance Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Channel Coding | S-NRZ |
| Compression | MPEG-4 Studio Profile |
| Error Correction | Reed-Solomon code |
| Quantization | 10 bits/sample |
| Sampling Frequency | Y: 74.25 MHz Pb/Pr: 37.125 MHz |
| General Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Applications | Studio Recorder/Player |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 427 x 218 x 544 mm (16 3/4 x 8 5/8 x 21 1/2 inches) |
| Fast Forward/Rewind Time | Approx. 4 min with BCT-124SR cassette |
| Format | HDCAM - SR |
| Load/Unload Time | 7.0 sec or less |
| Operating Humidity | 25 % to 80 % (relative humidity) |
| Operating Temperature | + 5 °C to +40 °C (+41 °F to +104 °F) |
| Playback Time (Digital Betacam): | 124 minutes with BCT-D124L tape |
| Power Consumption | 230 W |
| Power Requirements | 100 to 240 V AC (±10 % 50/60 Hz) |
| Record/Playback Time( HDCAM): | 155 min with BCT-124SR cassette (24 Hz) with BCT-124SRL or BCT-124HDL tape |
| Servo Lock Time | 1.0 sec or less (from standby on) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F) |
| Tape Format | HDCAM-SR |
| Weight | 30 kg (66 lb. 2 oz) |
| General - Search Speed Range Jog Mode Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Digital Betacam | Still to ±3 times normal playback speed |
| HDCAM | Still to ±3 times normal playback speed |
| HDCAM-SR | Still to ±2 times normal playback speed |
| General - Search Speed Range Shuttle Mod Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Digital Betacam | Still to ±50 times normal playback speed |
| HDCAM | Still to ±58 times normal playback speed (25 Hz) |
| HDCAM-SR | Still to ±50 times normal playback speed (24 Hz) |
| General - Search Speed Range Variable Mo Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Digital Betacam | -1 to 3 times normal playback speed |
| HDCAM | -1 to 2 times normal playback speed |
| HDCAM-SR | -1 to 2 times normal playback speed |
| General - Tape Speed Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Digital Betacam | 96.7 mm/s |
| HDCAM | 77.4 mm/s (24 Hz) |
| HDCAM-SR | 94.2 mm/s (24 Hz) |
| Input/Output Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Analog Audio Monitor Output | XLR-3-pin type (male x2) |
| Analog Audio Output | (CH1/2/3/4/CUE) XLR-3-pin type (male x5) +4 dBm (with a 600 Ω load) Low impedance Balanced |
| Analog I/O Down-converted Output | Composite: BNC x1 with character out 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω sync negative SD sync: BNC x1 Black Burst 0.286 Vp-p 75 Ω sync negative |
| Analog I/O Reference Output | 1125 Sync: BNC (x2) Tri Level sync 0.6 Vp-p 75 Ω Sync negative |
| Digital Audio Output | BNC (x6 AES/EBU) BNC (x6) AES/EBU Unbalanced |
| Format-Converter Output | (Optional HKSR-5001 Required) BNC (x2) with character out |
| HD Serial V/A Input | BNC (x1 with monitoring loop-through) Serial digital (1.485 Gb/s) SMPTE 292M/BTA S-004/ITU-R.BT 709 |
| HD Serial V/A Output | BNC (x3 with character out) Serial digital (1.485 Gb/s) SMPTE 292M/BTA S004/ITU-R.BT 709 |
| HD/SD Reference Video Input 1 | BNC (x1 with loop-through) Tri Level sync 0.6 Vp-p 75 Ω Sync negative or Black Burst 0.286 Vp-p 75 Ω Sync negative |
| HD/SD Reference Video Input 2 | (Optional HKSR-5001 Required) BNC (x1 with loop-through) Black Burst 0.286 Vp-p 75 Ω Sync negative |
| Headphone Output | JM-60 stereo phone jack - ∞ to –12 dBu (with an 8 Ω load) Unbalanced JM-60 stereo phone jack -∞ to 12 dBu (with an 8 Ω load) Unbalanced |
| Monitor Output Connector | XLR-3-pin type (male x2) +4 dBm (with a 600 Ω load) Low impedance Balanced |
| Network | 10Base-T modular jack |
| Parallel Remote | D-sub 50-pin (female) |
| Remote 1 Input | D-sub 9-pin (female) Sony 9-pin remote interface |
| Remote 1 Input/Output | D-sub 9-pin (female) Sony 9-pin remote interface |
| Remote Control | RS-232C D-sub 9-pin (male) |
| Remote Input | D-sub 9-pin (female) Sony 9-pin remote interface |
| Time Code Input | XLR-3-pin type (female x1) 0.5 to 18 Vp-p 10 kΩ Balanced |
| Time Code Output | XLR-3-pin type (male x1) 2.2 Vp-p Low impedance Balanced XLR-3-pin type (male x1) 2.2 Vp-p low impedance Balanced |
| Video Control | D-sub 9-pin (female) (for optional HKDV-503) |
Supplied Accessories
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CD-ROM (Operation manual & Maintenance manual part 1) |
Optional Accessories
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM280 | Remote Edit Controller | $2,562.50 | Get details |
| SRW5500/RSDP2 | 2 Year Depot Service for SRW5500, Reseller | $7,872.00 | Get details |
| HKSR5001/20 | Format Converter Board for SRW-5000 series | $12,750.00 | Get details |
| HKSR5002 | Digital Betacam Decoder For SRW5000/5500 | $5,400.00 | Get details |
| HKSR5003 | 4:4:4 RGB Interface Board | $11,350.00 | Get details |
Product Brochure
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| srw5000-5500 brochure.pdf | 04/15/2005 | pdf / 540K | Download now |
Brochure
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRW-5000/5500/5800 HD Digital Videocassette Recorder | pdf / 1,743K | Download now |
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