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HDCAM Studio VTR w/multiformat playback

$65,088.00 U.S. List Price
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HDCAM Studio Editing Recorder. Plays Digital Betacam, Betacam/SP, Betacam SX, MPEG IMX. Records and plays HDCAM at frame rates: 1080/23.98, 1080/24, 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97PsF, and 25 PsF (note: Pulldown output is not available in this model). Built-in up-conversion of playback-compatible Standard Definition tapes to 1080i and down-conversion of HDCAM tapes to 480i is a standard feature. Metadata handling, UMID (Unique Material Identifier Data) record capability, and simplified menu setups and firmware upgrades via Memory Stick® media. Capable of handling Dolby-E and AC-3 audio.

Highlights:

  • HDCAM native recording and playback
  • Supports 1080/59.94i, 23.98 PsF, 24 PsF, 29.97PsF, 50i, 25PsF and 1035/59.94i
  • Multi-format playback of Digital Betacam, MPEG IMX, Betacam SX, Betacam SP and Betacam
  • Built-in up-conversion and down-conversion
  • Metadata handling
  • Dolby-E, AC-3 compatibility
  • Compact Body, 4RU height and low power consumption
  • Dynamic Motion Control (DMC)
  • Pre-read editing
  • Standard line conversion 1035/1080
  • Records UMID (Unique Material Identifier Data) as part of the Metadata stream
  • Menu set-up and firmware ugprades performed via Memory Stick media
Features: Benefits:
HDCAM VTR HDCAM Format: high picture quality, long playback time of up to 124 minutes, compatible camcorders available.
Supports 23.98, 24, 60i, and 50i frame rates Supports Recording at 23.98/24PsF, 50i/59.94i, 25PsF, 29.97Psf Frame Rates. Allows use of tapes from U.S., Europe, and other countries.
Metadata handling Metadata handling: Ancillary data can be recorded in a dedicated portion of the vertical interval. Can also record UMID (Unique Material Identifier Data) as part of the Metadata stream.
Tele-File System Tele-File System: This VTR is equipped with Sony's Tele-File system allowing it to read the data directly from a Tele-File label attached to the video cassette; the labels allow easy cataloging of information about the video, including shot marks, scene numbers, and script information.

Digital Video Performance

Specifications: Detail:
Quantization 10 bit/sample (compression: 8 bit/sample)
Sampling Frequency Y: 74.25 MHz
R-Y/B-Y: 37.125 MHz
Error Correction Reed-Solomon code
Compression Coefficient recording system
Channel Coding S-I-NRZI PR-IV

Digital Audio Performance

Specifications: Detail:
Quantization 20 bit/sample
Headroom 20 dB (or 18 dB selectable)
Sampling Frequency 48 kHz (Syncronized with video)
Wow & flutter Below measurable level

ANALOG AUDIO PERFORMANCE

Specifications: Detail:
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
+0.5 dB/-1.0 dB (0 dB at 1 kHz)
Dynamic Range More than 95 dB
(at 1 kHz emphasis ON)
Distortion Less than 0.05%
(at 1 kHz emphasis ON reference level)
Crosstalk Less than -80 dB
(at 1 kHz between any two channels)
D/A Quantization 20 bit/sample
A/D Quantization 20 bit/sample

Input/Output

Specifications: Detail:
Remote Control D-sub 9-pin
RS-232C interface
Analog Audio Input (CH1/2/3/4/CUE)
XLR-3-pin type (female) x 5
Low off: -60 dBu high impedance balanced
High off: +4 dBu high impedance balanced
High on: -4 dBm 600 Ω termination balanced
Analog Audio Output (CH1/2/3/4/CUE)
XLR-3-pin type (male) x 5
+4 dBm (600 Ω load)
Low impedance
Balanced
Analog Component Output BNC x 3 for 1 set
1.0 Vp-p
75 Ω
Sync negative
Analog Composite Output BNC x 3 (RS-170A including one character out and one WFM out)
Y: 1.0 Vp-p
sync negative
R-Y/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p
75 Ω
HD-SDI Output BNC x 3 (SMPTE 292M including one character out)
Serial Digital (1.485 Gb/s)
Headphone Output JM-60 Stereo phone jack
(-∞ to -12 dBu at 8 Ω load unbalanced)
Time Code Input XLR-3-pin type (female) x 1
0.5 to 18 Vp-p
10 kΩ
Balanced
XLR-3-pin type (female) x 1
0.5 to 18 Vp-p
10 kΩ
Balanced)
Time Code Output XLR-3-pin type (male) x 1
2.2 Vp-p
Low impedance
Balanced
Video Control D-sub 9-pin
D-sub 15-pin
HD-SDI Input BNC x 1 (SMPTE 292M)
Serial Digital (1.485 Gb/s)
Digital Audio Input (CH1/2 3/4)
BNC x 2
AES/EBU
Digital Audio Output (CH1/2 3/4)
BNC x 4
AES/EBU
SDI Output BNC x 3 (SMPTE 259M including one character out)
Serial Digital (270 Mb/s)
Remote 1 Input D-sub 9-pin
Sony 9-pin remote interface
Remote 1 Input/Output D-sub 9-pin
Sony 9-pin remote interface
Analog Audio Monitor Output XLR-3-pin type (male) x 2
+4 dBm at 600 Ω load
Low Impedance
Balanced)
Control Panel D-sub 15-pin
Parallel Remote D-sub 50-pin

General - Search Speed Range Shuttle Mod

Specifications: Detail:
HDCAM Still to ±50 times normal speed playback (59.94i and 29.97PsF)
Still to ±58 times normal speed playback (50i and 25PsF)
Still to ±60 times normal speed playback (24PsF and 23.98PsF)
Betacam/Betacam SP Still to ±35 times normal speed playback (525/59.94)
Still to ±42 times normal speed playback (625/50)
Digital Betacam Still to ±50 times normal speed playback
MPEG IMX Still to ±78 times normal speed playback

General - Search Speed Range Variable Mo

Specifications: Detail:
HDCAM -1 to +2 times normal speed playback
Digital Betacam -1 to +3 times normal speed playback
MPEG IMX -1 to +3 times normal speed playback
Betacam SX -1 to +2 times normal speed playback
Betacam/Betacam SP -1 to +3 times normal speed playback
JOG Mode Still to ±1 times normal speed playback

General

Specifications: Detail:
Weight 50 lb 11 oz (23 kg)
Power Requirements 100 to 240 V
50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D) 16 7/8 x 6 7/8 x 21 1/2 inches
(427 x 174 x 544 mm)
Power Consumption 220 W
Fast Forward/Rewind Time Approx. 3 minutes
(with BCT-124HDL cassette)
Servo Lock Time 0.6 s or less (59.94i and 29.97PsF from standby on)
0.7 s or less (50i 25PsF 24PsF 23.98PsF from standby on)
124 min (w/ BCT124HDL Caas) 59.94i
29.97PsF
149 min (w/ BCT124HDL Cass) 50i
25PsF
48 min (w/ BCT40HD Cass) 50i
25PsF
40 min (w/ BCT40HD Cass) 59.94i
29.97PsF
Format HDCAM
Operating Temperature 41 to 104 °F (+5 to +40 °C)
Storage Temperature -4 to +140 °F (-20 to +60 °C)
Operating Humidity 25 to 90%
Load/Unload Time 6 s or less (both L and S cassettes)
Applications Studio Recorder/Player
Tape Format HDCAM

General - Tape Speed

Specifications: Detail:
MPEG IMX 64.5 mm/s (525/59.94)
53.8 mm (625/50)
Betacam SX 59.6 mm/s
Betacam/Betacam SP 118.6 mm/s (525/59.94)
101.5 mm/s (625/50)
HDCAM 96.7 mm/s (59.94i and 29.97PsF)
80.6 mm/s (50i and 25PsF)
77.4 mm/s (24PsF and 23.98PsF)
Digital Betacam 96.7 mm/s

General - Shuttle Mode

Specifications: Detail:
Betacam SX Still to ±78 times normal speed playback

ANALOG COMPOSITE OUT PERFORMAN

Specifications: Detail:
Bandwidth Y: 0 to 5.75 MHz +0.5 dB/-2.0 dB
R-Y/B-Y: 0 to 2.75 MHz +0.5 dB/-2.0 dB
S/N Ratio 53 dB or more
Differential Phase 2% or less
Differential Gain 2% or less
Y/C Delay 20 ns or less
K factor (2T pulse) 1% or less
Output SCH Phase Based upon RS-170A/CCIR R.624-3

Supplied Accessories

Model: Description: U.S. List Price:
Operation manual (1)
Installation manual (1)

Optional Accessories

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RCC5G/US RS-422 Cable $144.20 Get details
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