DVCAM Recording and Playback
The DSR-30 uses the DVCAM format to
provide high video and audio quality and
reliability for professional use. The 8-bit
component digital recording with a 5:1
compression ratio and sampling at the rate of
4:1:1 provides superb picture quality and
multi-generation performance
184-minute Recording
There are two sizes of DVCAM video cassette
tapes, a mini size and a standard size. In
spite of the narrow tape width (1/4-inch or
6.35 mm) and a compact cassette size, up to
184-minute recording is possible with a
standard cassette (PDV-184ME) and 40-
minute recording with a mini size cassette
(PDVM-40ME).
DV Playback
The DSR-30 is also capable of playing back
the consumer DV format tape both the
standard size and mini size (SP mode only).
Wide Track (15µm) to Assure
Precise Editing
The DVCAM format is an extension of the
consumer DV format, but the DVCAM format
uses a wider track pitch (15µm) to ensure
accurate editing for professional use.
High Quality Audio Recording
The DSR-30 is capable of PCM (Pulse Code
Modulation) digital recording of stereo
channel both in the 32kHz mode
(4-channel/12-bit nonlinear) and in the 48kHz
mode (2-channel/16-bit linear). In the 32kHz
mode, another stereo sound can be added
onto the previously recorded portions. If a
higher sound quality is required, equivalent to
DAT, record in the 48kHz mode.
High Quality Recording
High Quality Recording
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SONY
SONY
SONY
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Assemble Editing System (DVCAM
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DVCAM)
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A/B Roll Editing System (DVCAM
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S-VHS)
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Video/Audio Insertion System (DVCAM)
DSR-200A
DVCAM camcorder
DSR-200A
DVCAM camcorder
DSR-30
FXE-120
S-VHS recorder
DSR-30
DSR-30
DSR-30
Digital Video/Audio
Video Titler,
Audio Equipment,
etc.
LANC
Video/Audio
Video/Audio
RS-422
Video/Audio
LANC
LANC
igital technology has opened up new opportunities in every business arena
and professional video production is no exception. The migration toward
digital brings great advances in image quality and equipment versatility.
The DVCAM™ format, originated in 1996, offers professional reliability and
system flexibility which meets the demanding requirements of video professionals.
Incorporating excellent editing capabilities, great picture and multigeneration quality,
and superb tape durability, the DVCAM format offers exceptional digital performance.
In terms of flexibility, DVCAM VTRs offer several integration alternatives by
incorporating both digital and analog interfaces for totally digital systems or hybrid
analog systems. DVCAM VTRs incorporate a dual-size cassette mechanism which
accepts both mini and standard cassette tapes (without an adaptor) for record or
playback for up to 3 full hours! In addition, both Sony’s professional DVCAM format
and consumer DV format use advanced metal evaporated tape. This enables
consumer DV recorded tapes to play back in DVCAM VTRs and vice versa.
The DSR-30, a DVCAM videocassette recorder, offers the superior image and sound
quality inherent in the DVCAM format, as well as, convenient operational functions for
recording, playback and simple editing. With the LANC interface, the DSR-30 realizes
simple editing with other LANC-based equipment. The i.LINK (DV In/Out) interface
makes it possible to dupe video, audio and data virtually without only quality
deterioration. The DSR-30 also has a continuous auto repeat playback function and
one-time playback function, ideal for kiosk and other point-of-information displays.
These features make the DSR-30 an attractive VTR for a wide range of applications.
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