The HVR-M35E is the flagship of our compact HDV VTR range with unrivalled production flexibility due to its support for a huge range of HDV/DVCAM/DV formats - making it ideal for inclusion in any workflow based on these formats. Whatever your requirements today or tomorrow, the HVR-M35E is designed to be your perfect partner.

A key feature of the HVR-M35E is its compatibility with HDV native progressive recording on the new HVR-Z7E and HVR-S270E camcorders. It also supports playback of 720P HDV material and provides an HD/SD-SDI output with embedded audio and TC data. A high resolution LCD screen in the front panel provides for easy monitoring whatever your production set-up.

The HVR-M35E is the ultimate in workflow flexibility for both HDV and DVCAM users.

As with all HDV products, the HVR-M35E has the added benefit of 2 year Silver Support warranty - providing additional piece of mind.

The HVR-1500A is a HDV source feeder/recorder inheriting the same design concept of DSR-1500, and incorporating the HDV functionality for enhanced customer flexibility.

The HVR-1500A offers convenient features that professional users demand, such as quick mechanical response, multi-format DV playback, and a rich set of professional video/audio interfaces ranging from analogue to digital SDI and AES/EBU. The HVR-1500A also offers HD-SDI Input and output and RS-422A control capabilities, bridging HDV source footage and assets with high-end HD formats and HD editing equipments.

HVR-1500A can be used as a standard definition DVCAM recorder, providing the same editing features as DSR-1500AP offers. HVR-1500A is positioned as high-end HDV deck in HVR Series, and is designed to be the bridge deck between HDV and HDCAM, as well as between HDV and XDCAM HD. The HVR-1500A is certainly the HDV recorder of choice for environments where robustness and functionality are prime considerations.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

The HVR-M25E supports HDV1080i, DVCAM and DV recording and playback - providing users the ability to work with both standard definition and high definition content. The HVR-M25E is also compatible with standard size cassettes. The DigitalMaster™ cassette can provide over 4 hours recording of HDV content - the ideal choice when longer recording times are required.

The HVR-M25E is designed for professional use - and includes a convenient, integrated 16:9 LCD screen for content monitoring, and HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) for simple connectivity to HD consumer displays for added flexibility.

As with all HDV products, the HVR-M25E has the added benefit of 2 year Silver Support warranty - providing additional piece of mind.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

In addition to providing HDV1080i recording and playback, the HVR-M15E also supports both DVCAM and DV formats providing users the ability to work with both standard definition and high definition content. The HVR-M15E is also compatible with standard size cassettes. The DigitalMaster ™ cassette can provide over 4 hours recording of HDV content - the ideal choice when longer recording times are required.

The compact dimensions of the HVR-M15E means that it can be positioned either horizontally or vertically depending on individual needs, whilst its simple design makes it very easy to use.As with all HDV products, the HVR-M15E has the added benefit of 2 year Silver Support warranty - providing additional piece of mind.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

The Sony DSR-2000AP is a top-of-line DVCAM editing recorder equipped with a variety of professional features controlled via an ergonomically designed front panel

It uses all DV (25 Mb/s) format recorded tapes. Secondly, it delivers indispensable features for broadcast use: Preread, DMC (Dynamic Motion Control) and two-machine editing, plus all the original advantages of DVCAM technology.

Compared with the previous DSR-2000P, the DSR-2000AP features i.LINK interface as standard maintaining its price, even for greater value-for-money. In addition, the seamless integration into HD workflow can be provided via DSBK-2020 HD-SDI output board option.

Automatic DV format change
The DSR-2000AP automatically detects DV, DVCAM and DVCPRO tape formats.

Playback of three sizes of DV, DVCAM and DVCPRO cassettes
The DV formats include not only DVCAM and DV but also the DVCPRO format. Three cassette sizes utilised for these formats. All these tapes can be played back in the DSR-2000AP without any special mechanical adapter.

No need to dub up to other higher formats, which is often required on other DV VTRs
The editing functions such as digital slow motion, jog audio and DMC are all available for all DV tape formats. Superb jog audio lets you easily handle all the DV tape formats as direct editing sources. This means that, even when using DV or DVCPRO recorded tapes as editing sources, there is no need to dub to other, higher, formats.

Highly durable playback performance for all DV (25 Mbps) recorded tapes
The DSR-2000AP plays all DV (25 Mbps) recorded tapes including DV in long play mode (DV-LP). No other DV VTR provides DV-LP playback compatibility. The DSR-2000AP does by virtue of its ability to read data from tapes without having to maintain tracking. This function is also excellent for rescuing badly recorded DV, DVCAM and DVCPRO tapes. In this sense, the DSR-2000AP is the most reliable VTR for all DV recorded tapes.

The wide aspect ID (16:9) can be recorded or erased
Pictures recorded in a 16:9 aspect ratio include a wide aspect ID located in the VITC. The DSR-2000AP can record or erase this ID. For example, if you don’t want this ID signal to appear on a TV display, this ID can be erased. If the video signal passes through an editing or effects system this ID signal is often removed. The DSR-2000AP can re-record it.

Minimised video degradation
Due to a newly developed filter colour blurring during baseband dubbing (e.g. SDI or analogue component) has been significantly reduced.

Save editing time
Until now frame delays in all DV VTRs have made audio dubbing very difficult. However, due to newly developed digital processing and pre-read technology the DSR-2000AP has achieved the perfect synchronisation of video and audio.

No Generator required to record a pre-striped tape
The DSR-2000AP incorporates an internal signal generator. This generates either colour bars (100% or 75%) or black /burst signals for video and a 1 kHz tone or silence for audio. This function is convenient for recording a pre-striped tape prior to editing.

Easy to locate target point
The DSR-2000AP incorporates a built-in Jog/Shuttle dial on its front panel. This enables highly responsive operation, especially when searching for editing points.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

Reflecting market demands, employing higher standards of technologies and using the experiences of the DSR-2000P, we will innovate the DSR-60P by introducing new line-ups, DSR-1600P. With all these excellence and innovations available, the DSR-1600P will be a major workforce in video production fields by satisfying those highly professionals.

The DSR-1600P provides excellent performance in an editing environment. It has a full range of analogue and digital interfaces, a responsive search dial function and many other powerful features. A key advantage is their playback compatibility with DV/DVCAM/DVCPRO (25 Mb/s).

Key Features:-

Playback capability of DV(25 Mb/s) format recorded tapes
The DSR-1600P has an excellent playback compatibility with all DV family formats (25 Mbps). This includes DVCPRO. Tapes of all these formats can be played back in the DSR-1600P without any special mechanical adapter or menu selection

Excellent Digital Slow Motion
The DSR-1600P boasts excellent, noiseless, slow motion within the range of –0.5 to +0.5 times normal playback speed, in increments of 1%. This range is effective for all DV formats (25Mbps) - DV, DVCAM and DVCPRO.

Excellent Digital Jog Sound
The DSR-1600P offers excellently smooth and clear performance of jog sound within the range of –0.5 to +0.5 times normal playback speed, just like an analogue VTR. This allows easier searching for editing points especially within interviews. This is available for all DV formats (25Mbps) - DV, DVCAM and DVCPRO.

16:9 Aspect Ratio
Pictures recorded in a 16:9 aspect ratio include a wide aspect ID located in the VITC. The DSR-1600P can record or erase this ID. For example, if you don’t want this ID signal to appear on a TV display, this ID can be erased. If the video signal passes through an editing or effects system this ID signal is often removed. The DSR-1600P can re-record it.

Timecode
The DSR-1600P supports not only LTC timecode conforming to the EBU format but also Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC) through all video signal interfaces. VITC enables video and timecode signals to be copied with just a single BNC cable via either the composite or SDI interfaces. It also allows users to record other timecode data in the auxiliary data area of the VITC which is especially helpful for off-line editing.

ClipLink
The DSR-1600P supports the ClipLink function. Being integrated into a NLE system with Sony EditStations, the DSR-1600P plays an active role by sending the ClipLink information data onto the EditStations to provide great efficiency through the whole editing process. Also, the DSR-1600P has a capability of full tape dubbing with ClipLink Log Data either through i.LINK or a combination of SDTI (QSDI) + RS-422A.

Reduction of mosaic noise in panning pictures
By improving the DCT motion detector, the DSR-1600P offers improvements in the picture quality especially when viewing panning pictures.

Picture quality in Slow motion
Employing the same Y-Add filter as that been used in Digital Betacam or Betacam SX VTRs, the DSR-1600P offers smooth digital slow motion picture by greatly reducing vertical jitter. This ability of the DSR-1600P is particularly apparent in the range of less than 0.5 times normal speed.

Auto Repeat function
The DSR-1600P has an Auto Repeat function that enables continuous playback between user defined IN and OUT points.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

The DSR-45AP is a new versatile DVCAM digital videocassette recorder designed ideal for use as a source feeder in both nonlinear and linear A/B roll editing systems.

It's i.LINK interface allows seamless integration into compatible DV-based editing suites. In addition, analogue component connectors allow the unit to accept and transfer high-quality video and audio. For external control, the DSR-45AP comes with RS-422A and RS-232C interfaces as standard. Equipped with a 2.5-inch built-in LCD, the DSR-45AP displays the video signal in addition to information such as audio level and system status.

The DSR-45AP is the videocassette recorder of choice for small to medium-sized production facilities.

DVCAM / DV(SP) recording & playback ensures perfect compatibility
While the DVCAM format delivers superior A/V performance and reliability for professional use, when you need to record and playback in DV(SP) format, the DSR-45AP offers you this choice too.

LCD monitor lets you check as you go
You can use the high resolution built-in LCD colour monitor to view the image as it records, or to check the playback picture on the location. It also makes setting menus and audio recording levels easier.

One machine, many ways of using it
If your need is versatility, the DSR-45AP is your solution. Use it as the editing player in an A/B roll or a cut editing system. Or, use it with your conventional analogue system.

Compact and lightweight
The DSR-45AP is both compact and lightweight, weighing just 4.6kg. Only a half-rack wide, two units can be mounted side-by-side in a 19-inch equipment rack.

i.LINK interface
The integrated i.LINK interface allows you to transfer digital audio and video through a single-cable connection with virtually no loss in quality. This provides an easy and convenient way to make backup tapes.

Signal conversion
Analogue input signals can be converted to digital and simultaneously output from the i.LINK connector. Also, it can convert i.LINK input signal to analogue signa

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

Digital Betacam is in widespread use world-wide for the production of very high quality programme material. There is a substantial installed base of products and the format is readily accepted by many of the world’s most prestigious broadcasters. You can choose from a range of camcorders, studio VTRs, office players and a portable recorder for productions such as drama, natural history, arts, commercials or where you need to guarantee the best results for general TV programming.

The DVW-2000P is a Digital Betacam studio recorder/player which replaces the DVW-500P. It records and replays Digital Betacam component digital video, and packs high quality video performance, 4 channels of 20 bit digital audio and class-leading editing performance into a compact 4U chassis.

Key Features:-

• Superb picture quality and high sound quality of Digital Betacam format
  
• HD upconversion output capability (1080/50i)(option: 1)
  
• Compact 4U height design and light weight
  
• High-quality four-channel 20-bit digital audio
  
• Long recording time of 124 minutes on an L-cassette and 40 minutes on an S-cassette
  
• Versatile interfaces including SDI I/O, analog component I/O, digital and
• analog audio I/O, time code I/O, analog composite I/O and 50-pin parallel remote interface as standard
  
• Frame-accurate insert/assemble editing
  
• Pre-read editing capability
  
• Digital audio jog sound
  
• High-speed picture search
  
• Variable speed playback
  
• Dynamic Motion Control (DMC) functionality
  
• Easy setup using "Memory Stick" media
  
• Shot mark handling
  
• UMID handling
  
• Built-in Tele-File reader/writer to read and write information onto and from a cassette with an optional Tele-File label attached
  
• Remote maintenance and monitoring over an Ethenet network using the optional BZNW-1000 ISR Proxy software
  
• Optional remote control panel BKDW-101
  
• Built-in signal generator
  
• Can be installed in LMS and Flexicart systems

The compact design makes the J-30 ideal for personal, desk-top use. It has all the features required for viewing, logging and feeding material to a non-linear editing system. The J-30 Compact Player can replay Digital Betacam, MPEG IMX, Betacam SX, Betacam SP and Betacam tapes and has i-Link, analogue composite and component, S-VHS and analogue audio outputs.

The J-30/SDI can replay Digital Betacam, MPEG IMX, Betacam SX, Betacam SP and Betacam tapes and has i-Link, SDI, analogue composite, S-VHS and analogue audio outputs.

Key Features:-

• DV-device connectivity
  
• Powerful playback capability
  
• Compact body design
  
• Replay of both small and large cassettes
  
• 525/625 versatility
  
• Analog component output capability
  
• Wireless infrared remote controller
  
• Flexible audio outputs
  
• Shot Mark handling

Professional Video Production is now seeking more lower-cost equipment that will bring increase in production efficiency and reduction in running cost, due to diversification in service and program contents in alignment with the advent of the DTV era.

Sony introduce the DSR-DR1000P which is the first simple DVCAM hard-disk recorder in the low-cost range. It takes full advantage of benefits of disk-based recording while maintaining the same operational feel as a VTR.

It enables quick and easy handling of recording contents through random access and offers simultaneous recording and playback facilities, allowing the recording to be available immediately for play out and other feeding purposes without interruption. It also offers DMC (-2.0 to +2.0) and network capability for file transfer.

Offering a new level of operational convenience and enhanced creative opportunities, the DSR-DR1000P provides lots of possible applications such as sports reply, playout of 'spots' (commercial insertion), feed editing at broadcast stations, simple back-up disk server and material transfer through network.

Key Benefits:

Compact, simple & low-cost
The half-rack size DSR-DR1000P delivers full benefits of disk-based recording in the low-cost range, such as random access and simultaneous recording & playback, with simple operational feel like a VTR.

6-hour DVCAM recording with loop recording capability
Equipped with a 80 GB internal hard disk drive, the DSR-DR1000P can store up to 6 hours of DVCAM stream video and four channels of audio. The unit also features loop recording, providing an ideal solution for news, medical or security applications, astronomical surveillance and so on.

Easy handling of recording contents with high quality
The DSR-DR1000P enables easy handling of recording contents such as clip segment playback for playout of designated video segments, offering simple VTR-like operation with a jog/shuttle dial. The machine also offers the convenience of high-quality digital jog sound, and smooth slow-motion playback over a wide speed range, +/- 200%.

Simultaneous recording & playback
The DSR-DR1000P can simultaneously record and playback, allowing a recording to be available immediately for sports reply, playout and other feeding purposes without interruption.

File transfer capability through i.LINK & network
The DSR-DR1000P supports up to 4x real time file transfer via i.LINK SBP2 protocol into a compatible non-linear editor. It also includes Ethernet connectivity (100Base-T) allowing it to be connected to a LAN or WAN environment. This allows the transfer of DVCAM/DV files across a network between two locations.

Versatile interface
With its wide complement of digital and analogue interfaces, the DSR-DR1000P is equally at home configured for today's production requirements. The unit has i.LINK, SDI, AES/EBU audio and Ethernet connectivity as well as analogue interfaces such as component, composite, S-Video, analogue audio and Time code I/O.

See pdf datasheet for more information.

Reflecting market demands, employing higher standards of technology and using the experiences of the DSR-2000P, we will innovate the DSR-80P by introducing new line-ups, DSR-1800P. With all these excellence and innovations available, the DSR-1800P will be a major workforce in video production fields by satisfying those highly professionals.

The DSR-1800P editing recorder has been designed for cost effective, yet high performance, DVCAM recorder/player support in linear and NL post production suites using an external editing controller.

Features:-

Playback capability of DV(25 Mb/s) format recorded tapes
The DSR-1800P has an excellent playback compatibility with all DV family formats (25 Mbps). This includes DVCPRO. Tapes of all these formats can be played back in the DSR-1800P without any special mechanical adapter or menu selection.

Excellent Digital Slow Motion
The DSR-1800P boasts excellent, noiseless, slow motion within the range of –0.5 to +0.5 times normal playback speed, in increments of 1%. This range is effective for all DV formats (25Mbps) - DV, DVCAM and DVCPRO.

Excellent Digital Jog Sound
The DSR-1800P offers excellently smooth and clear performance of jog sound within the range of –0.5 to +0.5 times normal playback speed, just like an analogue VTR. This allows easier searching for editing points especially within interviews. This is available for all DV formats (25Mbps) - DV, DVCAM and DVCPRO.

Improvement of multi-generation dubbing quality
Due to a newly developed filter colour blurring during baseband dubbing (e.g. SDI or analogue component) has been significantly reduced.

16:9 Aspect Ratio
Pictures recorded in a 16:9 aspect ratio include a wide aspect ID located in the VITC. The DSR-1800P can record or erase this ID. For example, if you don’t want this ID signal to appear on a TV display, this ID can be erased. If the video signal passes through an editing or effects system this ID signal is often removed. The DSR-1800P can re-record it.

Timecode
The DSR-1800P supports not only LTC timecode conforming to the EBU format but also Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC) through all video signal interfaces. VITC enables video and timecode signals to be copied with just a single BNC cable via either the composite or SDI interfaces. It also allows users to record other timecode data in the auxiliary data area of the VITC which is especially helpful for off-line editing.

ClipLink
The DSR-1800P supports the ClipLink function. Being integrated into a NLE system with Sony EditStations, the DSR-1800P plays an active role by sending the ClipLink information data onto the EditStations to provide great efficiency through the whole editing process. Also, the DSR-1800P has a capability of full tape dubbing with ClipLink Log Data either through i.LINK (option) or a combination of SDTI (QSDI) + RS-422A.

Internal Signal Generator
The DSR-1800P incorporates an internal signal generator. This generates either colour bars (100% or 75%) or black /burst signals for video and a 1 kHz tone or silence for audio. This function is convenient for recording a pre-striped tape prior to editing.

Reduction of mosaic noise in panning pictures
By improving the DCT motion detector, the DSR-1800P offers improvements in the picture quality especially when viewing panning pictures.

Picture quality in Slow motion
Employing the same Y-Add filter as that been used in Digital Betacam or Betacam SX VTRs, the DSR-1800P offers smooth digital slow motion picture by greatly reducing vertical jitter. This ability of the DSR-1800P is particularly apparent in the range of less than 0.5 times normal speed.

Auto Repeat function
The DSR-1800P has an Auto Repeat function that enables continuous playback between user defined IN and OUT points.

Range keywords: DSR1800, DSR1800AP

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

The DSR-50P is a new DVCAM portable recorder built for a wide range of applications that include ENG/EFP production, event/wedding recording, evidence gathering, corporate communications, etc.

Compact, lightweight, versatile positioning with innovative design.
The DSR-50P is a compact and lightweight unit, weighing only 3.9 kg (5.2 kg with BP-L90A). With connectors all aligned on the side, the unit can be used standing up.

Built in LCD for monitoring, menu setting, and audio level monitoring.
The DSR-50P has a 2.5 type built in LCD monitor, which is useful for monitoring the recorded picture, setting audio recording levels, or using it for menu settings.

4 channel sperate audio.
The unit has four channels simultaneously recording. There are four XLR connectors for audio IN. The audio input level can be adjusted one by one, using the dials in the front.

26 pin camera connector.
The DSR-50P is equipped with a 26-pin camera connector. DC out and camera return functions are available, and it accepts component video input as well as composite video input.

Timecode IN/OUT.
For recording DVCAM mode, Timecode IN/OUT is equipped with DSR-50P so as to synchronise with other equipment. Timecode can be preset, reset, be generated, or taken from an external source.

PAL and NTSC playback.
The DSR-50P can playback NTSC tapes. It is useful to check the components of the tapes on the LCD monitor, or output from monitor connector (VIDEO 1).

i.LINK (6 pin).
DSR-50P is equipped with DV IN/OUT (i.LINK). It allows digital dubbing with virtually no quality loss.

DC 14.4V BP-L Series Batteries (Li-ion) and STAMINA.
The battery system employs DC 14.4V, for lithium-ion batteries. The power consumption is low so that it can run for long hours (BP-L90A : 6 hours recording continuously).

DVCAM/DV recording.
You can record DV format for emergency use.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

The DSR-1500 incorporates the same innovative, high standard technology featured in the DSR-2000P into a compact, half-rack width design.

The space-saving size makes the DSR-1500AP ideal for such installations as in OB vehicles and with desktop editing systems.

A key feature of the DSR-1500 is its playback compatibility of consumer DV (SP mode only) and DVCPRO 25 in addition to DVCAM, and its ability to automatically accommodate all cassette sizes without the need for an adapter or changing menu settings.

See pdf datasheet for more information and technical specifications.

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