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 Performance 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
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