02 Product Overview:
Loop recording
Allows video and audio signals to be buffered in an internal memory and
then recorded to the hard drive the instant the record button is pressed.
This function helps to avoid the loss of an important scene. Up to eight
seconds of video and audio are continuously buffered in the memory.
Interval recording
Allows interval recording by setting the DSR-DU1 to automatically switch
between record and standby modes. The maximum recording time is
two seconds at predetermined intervals. This allows recordings to be
made for scientific applications such as botanical observation.
525 (NTSC)/625 (PAL) switchable recording
The DSR-DU1 offers 525 (NTSC)/625 (PAL) switchable
operation, and can record and playback in either color system*1. This
function is switched from a menu.
REC Trigger
The REC On/Off function of the DSR-DU1 can be controlled from the
REC On/Off button of Sony i.LINK(DV) interface equipped compatible
DVCAM camcorders.*2
Supplied remote controller (RM-LG2)
Provides controls for Rec, Cue and Rec Tally
Can be powered by DC12 V*3or DC 8.4 V
Shooting data
During acquisition, the time codes of record in and out points are
automatically stored in the DSR-DU1. Cue points can also be marked
from the controls of the DSR-DU1 and the supplied remote controller.
Hard-drive unit for
DVCAM and DV camcorders
The DSR-DU1 incorporates a 2.5-inch, 40
GB hard drive. It can record a 25 Mb/s
DVCAM/DV stream video signal and audio
signals for up to three hours. These signals
are recorded as files.
Shock resistant
The shock resistant mechanical design and
the use of a memory to buffer data makes
the DSR-DU1 extremely durable and highly
reliable even when subjected to severe
vibration. Moreover, when the DSR-DU1 is
used with a compatible DVCAM shoulder-
mount camcorder, it is housed within the
aluminum die-cast body of the CA-DU1
Camera Adaptor for even greater protection.
Product Overview
Other Features
*1 The DSR-DU1 does not convert signals between 525 (NTSC) to 625 (PAL) video formats.
*2 To use this function with camcorders other than the DSR-570WS/570WSP/370/370P, a tape
should be loaded in the cassette compartment.
*3 An optional CA-DU1 is required for operation on DC 12 V.
VTR-like functions and operation keys
The DSR-DU1 provides controls for functions
such as Play, Stop, Next, Previous and
Recording. These controls enable the unit to be
used as an independent feeder or straight
recorder. An additional feature is that the
playback picture can be monitored* on the
viewfinder of a Sony DSR-570WS/570WSP/
370/370P camcorder, or the LCD screen of a
Sony DSR-PD150/PD150P or DSR-250/250P
camcorder.
*Not available with the DSR-500WS/500WSP/300A/300AP.
The DSR-PD150/PD150P/250/250P should be in VTR mode.
i.LINK Connector and Its protocol
The i.LINK connector of the DSR-DU1
supports two types of protocol - the AV/C
protocol and SBP2 protocol. The AV/C
protocol is used for the transfer of
DVCAM/DV stream signals such as those
used in conventional VTR to VTR dubbing.
This allows the DSR-DU1 to be connected
to Sony i.LINK(DV) interface equipped
compatible VTRs and nonlinear editors. The
SBP2 protocol further allows DVCAM/DV
stream signals to be transferred as files to
compatible i.LINK interface equipped,
compatible nonlinear systems.
Compact and lightweight
Excellent portability and mobility is achieved
with the low weight and compact body of the
DSR-DU1.
