The DVW-M2000 Digital Betacam Recorder/Player is the redesigned successor to the DVW-A500. It is 4 RU tall, weighs less, and consumes less power, gives longer head life, and includes composite analog video input as a standard feature. It will also play back all of Sony's 1/2 inch SD tape formats (Betacam, Betacam SP, Betacam SX, MPEG IMX and Digital Betacam.
Highlights:
- High Quality Digital Betacam Recording
- "Legacy" Format playback (Betacam, Betacam SP, Betacam SX, MPEG IMX, Digital Betacam)
- Accepts BKMW-104/1 HD Upconverter
- Smaller, more lightweight than DVW-A500
- Longer head life
| Features | Benefits: |
|---|---|
| High quality Digital Betacam Recording | Highest quality SD images for program mastering |
| Legacy format playback | Vast tape libraries remain viable |
| 4 Channels of uncompressed audio | Highest audio quality for program mastering |
| Accepts BKMW-104/1 HD Upconverter | Standard definition tapes can be used in HD programs at 1080i or 720P |
| ANALOG COMPOSITE OUT PERFORMAN Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 0 to 5.75 MHz +0.5/-2.0 dB |
| Differential Gain | 2% of less |
| Differential Phase | 2% of less |
| K factor (2T pulse) | 1% or less |
| S/N Ratio | 56 dB or more |
| Y/C Delay | 20 ns or less |
| Digital Audio Performance Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Headroom | 20 dB (18 dB selectable) |
| Quantization | 20 bits/sample |
| Sampling Frequency | 48 kHz (synchronized with video) |
| Wow & flutter | Below measurable level |
| Digital Video Performance Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Error Correction | Reed-Solomon code |
| Quantization | 10 bits/sample |
| Sampling Frequency | Y: 13.5 MHz R-Y/B-Y: 6.75 MHz |
| General Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Applications | Studio Recorder/Player |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 427 x 174 x 544 mm (16 7/8 x 6 7/8 x 21 1/2 inches) |
| Fast Forward/Rewind Time | Approx. 3 min with BCT-D124L cassette |
| Format | Digital Betacam |
| Load/Unload Time | 6 s or less |
| Operating Humidity | 20% to 90% (relative humidity) |
| Operating Temperature | +5 °C to +40 °C (+41 °F to +104 °F) |
| Power Consumption | 220 W |
| Power Requirements | AC 100 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz |
| Servo Lock Time | 0.5 (NTSC) 0.7 (PAL) s or less (from standby on) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F) |
| Tape Format | Digital Betacam |
| Weight | 23.5 kg (52 lb 11 oz) |
| General - Record/Playback Time Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| HDCAM | Max. 124 min with BCT-D124L cassette |
| General - Search Speed Range Shuttle Mod Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Betacam/Betacam SP | ±35 (NTSC) ±42 (PAL) times normal playback speed |
| Digital Betacam | ±50 times normal playback speed |
| MPEG IMX | ±78 times normal playback speed |
| General - Shuttle Mode Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Betacam SX | ±78 times normal playback speed |
| General - Tape Speed Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Betacam SX | 59.515 (NTSC) 59.575 (PAL) mm/s |
| Betacam/Betacam SP | 118.6 (NTSC) 101.51 (PAL) mm/s |
| Digital Betacam | 96.7 mm/s |
| MPEG IMX | 64.467(NTSC) 53.776(PAL) mm/s |
| Input/Output Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Analog Audio Input | (CH1/2/3/4/CUE) XLR (x4) (4CH: channel selectable) |
| Analog Audio Monitor Output | XLR (x2) (channel selectable) |
| Analog Audio Output | (CH1/2/3/4/CUE) XLR (x4) (4CH: channel selectable) |
| Analog Component Output | BNC (x3 including one character out) 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω Sync negative |
| Analog Composite Output | BNC (x3 including one character out) 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω Sync negative |
| Control Panel | Circular connector 10-pin |
| Digital Audio Input | (CH1/2 3/4) BNC (x2) 4 channels AES/EBU Default 48 kHz (32 to 48 kHz with sample rate converter) Complies with AES-3id-1995 |
| Digital Audio Output | (CH1/2 3/4) BNC (x2) 4 channels AES/EBU 48 kHz fixed Complies with AES-3id-1995 |
| HD-SDI Output | BNC (x3) |
| Headphone Output | JM-60 Stereo phone jack |
| Parallel Remote | D-sub 50-pin (x1) |
| Remote 1 Input | D-sub 9-pin (x2) Sony 9-pin remote interface |
| Remote Control | D-sub 9-pin (x1) RS-232C interface |
| SDI Output | BNC (x3 including one character out) SMPTE 259M (ITU-R BT.656-3) 270 Mb/s |
| Time Code Input | XLR (x1) |
| Time Code Output | XLR (x1) |
| Video Control | D-sub 15-pin (x1 for connection with BVR-50/50P Video Controller) |
Supplied Accessories
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSW 4x16 Rack mount screw (x4) | |||
| Operation manual (x1) | |||
| Installation manual (x1) |
Optional Accessories
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMM131//A | Rack Mount Kit for Video Tape Recorder | List price not available | Get details |
| RCC5G/US | RS-422 Cable | $144.20 | Get details |
| MLB-1M100 |
Product Brochure
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| v2222.pdf | 12/08/2004 | pdf / 592K | Download now |
| DVW-M2000 Brochure | 01/01/2004 | pdf / 592K | Download now |
Product Manual
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| dvwm2000 installation manual.pdf | pdf / 932K | Download now |
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCTD6//A | Digital Betacam Small 6 min | List price not available | Get details |
| BCTD32//A | Digital Betacam Small 32 min | List price not available | Get details |
| BCTD34L//A | Digital Betacam Large 34 min | List price not available | Get details |
| BCTD124L//A | Digital Betacam Large 124 min | List price not available | Get details |
| BCTD40//A | Digital Betacam Small 40 min | List price not available | Get details |
| BCTD64L//A | Digital Betacam Large 64 min | List price not available | Get details |
| BCTD94L//A | Digital Betacam Large 94 min | List price not available | Get details |
| BCTD12//A | Digital Betacam Small 12min | List price not available | Get details |
| BCTD22//A | Digital Betacam Small 22 min | List price not available | Get details |