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Features
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Digital slow-motion playback
Using the frame memory function, the unit can show
noise-free slow-motion playback at speeds ranging from 0
to
1
/
2
times normal speed in both directions.
Digital jog sound function
When searching at speeds in the range +1 to +
1
/
30
* or
−
1
/
30
to
−
1 times normal speed, the digital jog sound
function is enabled. The audio signal is saved in temporary
memory, and replayed according to the search speed. This
allows searching on the sound track.
* The positive direction refers to forward movement of the tape, and the
negative direction to reverse movement.
Video process control
For analog video output and SDI-format video output, you
can adjust the video output level, chroma signal output
level, setup level (for DSR-1600), black level (for DSR-
1600P), and chroma phase.
Other Features
Function to make a convenient
presentation tool of this unit
“Repeat playback” function
The unit can perform automatic cyclical playback between
two selected points on the tape.
“Power-on playback” function (in repeat
playback mode)
You can choose a menu setting so that powering on the
unit makes it immediately start playback.
Menu system for functionality and
operation settings
The unit provides a menu system to make its various
functions easier to use and set up its operation conditions.
Superimposition function
Time code values, operation mode indications, error
messages, and other text data can be superimposed and
output in analog composite video signals.
Easy maintenance functions
Self-diagnostic/alarm function: This function
automatically detects setup and connection errors,
operation faults, and other problems. It also displays a
description of the problem, its cause, and the
recommended response on the video monitor screen or
time counter display.
Digital hours meter: The digital hours meter functions
include four kinds of tally operations for operating
hours, head drum usage hours, tape transport hours,
and tape threading/unthreading times. The tally results
can be viewed on the video monitor or the time counter
display.
Compatible with wide-screen aspect ratio
(16:9)
The unit can play back aspect ratio information. When
video accompanied by wide-screen aspect ratio
information is played back, the unit can output the video
signal also containing the aspect ratio information.
Rack mountable
When you use the optional RMM-130 Rack Mount Kit,
you can mount this unit onto an EIA-standard 19-inch rack
(height = 4 units).
Optional Accessories
DSBK-1601 SDI/AES/EBU Output Board
When installed in the unit, this optional board enables
digital video and audio signals in the D1 format and also
AES/EBU-format digital audio signals to be output from
the unit to digital Betacam VCRs or other equipment.
DSBK-1602 SDTI (QSDI) Output Board
This interface allows the unit to transfer video, audio and
time code signals in SDTI (QSDI) format to the Sony
EditStation at normal speed. When this unit is connected to
another DVCAM VCR, it is possible to transfer
compressed signals from this unit to the connected VCR.
DSBK-1803 i.LINK/DV Input/Output Board
This board allows you to connect the unit to other
equipment provided with a Sony DV connector to carry
out editing or dubbing of digital video and audio signals.
RMM-130 Rack Mount Kit
This kit can be used to mount the unit onto an EIA-
standard 19-inch rack.
