Sony HVR-1500A User manual

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HVR-1500A
Digital HD Videocassette Recorder
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Bringing a New Level of Functionality and
Robustness to HDV Productions
- the HVR-1500A HDV Recorder
The HVR-1500A is an HDV™ source feeder/ recorder*1positioned at the top of the Sony
HDV Series.
Inheriting the design concept of the market-acclaimed DSR-1500A, the HVR-1500A offers
the same 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 analog to digital SDI and AES/EBU. The HVR-1500A
also offers HD-SDI input/output and RS-422A control capabilities, bridging HDV source
footage and assets with high-end HD formats and HD editing equipment.
In addition, with the optional HVBK-1520 board installed, the HVR-1500A has a range
of conversion capabilities that allow DV recordings to be up-converted to 1080i or
720P signals, and 1080i HDV recordings to be cross-converted to 720P signals. This
allows operators to integrate DV and HDV source footage and assets into the same
HD editing system, and gives them the flexibility to choose between either a 1080i or
a 720P system.
The HVR-1500A can also be used as a standard definition DVCAM™ recorder, in
which case the same editing features as the DSR-1500A are offered.
The HVR-1500A is certainly the HDV recorder of choice for environments where
robustness and functionality are prime concerns.
*1 In HDV mode, editing capabilities are not available.
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HDV Format
Versatile Recording & Playback
HDV 1080i Specification
The HDV 1080i specification*1for the HDV format features
1,080 effective scanning lines (interlace scanning system) and
1,440 horizontal pixels. It adopts the MPEG-2 compression
format (MP@ H-14 for video), which uses 8-bit digital
component recording with a sampling rate of 4:2:0. MPEG-1
Audio Layer II is used as the audio compression format,
allowing for two-channel
recording with a sampling
frequency of 48 kHz/16-bit.
The HDV 1080i specification
provides the high picture
quality required for HDTV
program production.
*1 The HDV format also defines the HDV
720p specification, which features 720 effective scanning lines (progressive scanning system)
and 1,280 horizontal pixels.
Compatible with Existing and New DV
Videocassette Tapes
As a member of the proven DV family of formats, the HDV
format was developed from the outset to be compatible with
all grades of DV videocassette tape. This allows operators to
use high-grade DV videocassette tapes for applications
where high robustness is critical, or consumer-grade
videocassette tapes for more economical operations.
For heavy-duty applications, the DigitalMaster™ high-grade
cassette tape has been developed. This tape is compatible
with the HDV, DVCAM,
and DV formats.
Switchable Recording
-HDV 1080i/DVCAM/DV and 60i/50i
The HVR-1500A can be switched between HDV 1080i*2,
DVCAM, and DV (SP)*3recording modes, providing full
flexibility to record in either standard definition or high
definition depending on your production needs. In addition, it
can be switched between 60i and 50i systems, eliminating the
need for two separate VTRs, one for each standard.
*2 In HDV mode, editing capabilities are not available.
*3 The HVR-1500A supports DV (SP) mode only; DV (LP) mode is not available. Assemble or insert
editing is not supported in DV (SP) mode.
Playback Compatibility with DV (25 Mb/s) Family
Formats
For operational versatility, the HVR-1500A is designed to play
back DV (25 Mb/s) family format recorded tapes without a
mechanical adaptor and without having to switch playback
modes on the menu. DVCPRO™ 25 recorded tapes (M-size
cassettes) can also be played back.
Long Recording Time
The HDV format adopts the same track pitch and tape speed
as the DV format, thus offering the same recording time - a
maximum of 276 minutes when recording on a
PHDV-276DM DigitalMaster standard cassette tape and 63
minutes when recording on a PHDVM-63DM DigitalMaster
mini cassette tape. The DVCAM format adopts a wider track
pitch than the HDV/DV format (15 µm compared to 10 µm),
and offers a maximum recording time of 184 minutes on a
PDV-184N standard cassette tape and 40 minutes on a
PDVM-40N mini cassette tape.
Up-conversion Capability
With the optional HVBK-1520 Format Converter Board
installed, the HVR-1500A has an up-conversion capability that
allows DV recordings and SD signals*4fed to the HVR-1500A to
be converted to 1080i or 720P signals and then output*5from
the HD-SDI interface. This allows DV recordings to be
integrated into existing HD editing systems that support the
1080i or 720P format.
When up-converting the DV recording, the aspect ratio
displayed can be converted from 4:3 to 16:9. Display modes
can be selected from Squeeze, Edge Crop, or Letterbox.
*4 DV signals fed to the HVR-1500A’s i.LINK™ interface cannot be up-converted and output from
the HD-SDI interface.
*5 There may be a delay of one frame in outputting up-converted signals from the HD-SDI
interface.
Cross-conversion Capability
With the optional HVBK-1520 Format Converter Board
installed, the HVR-1500A has a cross-conversion capability
that allows 1080i recordings to be converted to 720P signals,
as well as 720/30P (29.97 frames/s) recordings to be
converted to 1080/60i (59.94 fields/s) signals. These signals are
output*6from the HD-SDI interface. This allows source footage
and assets in different HDV formats to be integrated into the
same HD editing system.
*6 There may be a delay of one frame in outputting cross-converted signals from the HD-SDI
interface.
Down-conversion Capability
The HVR-1500A has a built-in down-conversion capability that
allows 1080i recordings to be output as 480i and 576i signals
from the i.LINK and SD-SDI interfaces. These signals can also
be output from the analog component, composite, or
S-Video connectors. This allows 1080i recordings to be edited
using nonlinear editing systems running DV editing software or
to be viewed on an SD monitor. When down-converting the
1080i recording, the aspect ratio displayed can be converted
from 16:9 to 4:3. Display modes can be selected from
Squeeze, Letter box, or Edge crop.
Direction of tape travel 10 μm
Sub Code sector
MPEG-2 PES sector
(Video + Audio + Search + AUX)
ITI sector
Direction
of head motion 1/4 inch
(6.35 mm)
ITI: Insert and Track Information
PES: Packetized Elementar
y
Stream
■Track Pattern of the HDV 1080i Specification
HDV 1080i (16:9)
DVCAM/DV (4:3)
Squeeze Edge cropLetter box
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Professional Interfaces
HD-SDI Interface
The HVR-1500A provides HD-SDI input/output capability. A
1080/60i (59.94 fields/s) or 1080/50i HDV signal can be input in
real time and these HDV recordings can be output in normal
playback and search modes. Analog component or analog
composite signals that are down-converted from 1080i HDV
recordings can also be output from the HD-SDI interface.
720/60P (59.94 frames/s) and 720/50P signals that are up-
converted from DV recordings or cross-converted from 1080i
HDV recordings can also be output from the HD-SDI interface
in normal playback and search modes.
Time code and audio signals are embedded in this HD-SDI
signal. This interface allows operators to record programs
directly from HD-SDI-based editing systems such as the
HDCAM®and XDCAM®HD systems. The HVR-1500A can be
utilized as a recorder that receives signals from a remote
camera such as BRC Series camera. This interface also allows
operators to integrate HDV footage and assets easily into
existing HD-SDI-based editing systems.
SD-SDI Interface
The HVR-1500A also provides SD-SDI input*7/output capability.
Time code and audio signals are embedded in the SDI signal.
This allows the HVR-1500A to connect with a wide variety of
digital equipment including SDI-based editing systems.
*7 SD-SDI signals fed to the HVR-1500A’s SD-SDI interface cannot be up-converted to HDV signals
for recording to tape or to HD-SDI signals for output from the HD-SDI interface.
AES/EBU Interface
For professional digital audio needs, the HVR-1500A offers
AES/EBU digital audio inputs/outputs.
i.LINK Interface
The HVR-1500A is equipped with a 6-pin i.LINK®*8*9interface.
This allows it to transfer digital video, audio, and command
signals (in HDV, DVCAM, and DV format) to a compatible VTR
or nonlinear editing system via just a single cable.
*8 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394
connector. Not all products with an i.LINK connector will necessarily communicate with each
other. For information on compatibility, operating conditions, and proper connection, please
refer to the documentation supplied with any device with an i.LINK connector. For information
on devices that include an i.LINK connection, please contact your nearest Sony office.
*9 DVCAM/DV signals fed to the HVR-1500A’s i.LINK interface cannot be up-converted to HDV
signals for recording to tape or to HD-SDI signals for output from the HD-SDI interface.
Analog Interfaces
As standard, the HVR-1500A provides analog output
interfaces for video and audio. These include composite,
component, and S-Video (Y/C) outputs and two channels of
audio output (via XLR connectors).
Using these interfaces, the HVR-1500A can act as a source
feeder for an analog editing system and as a simple
playback viewer in various applications such as broadcast
station studios, OB vehicles, and production offices. By
installing the optional HVBK-1505 Analog Input Board, a full
range of analog video and audio inputs also become
available, allowing a smooth transition to digital systems.
A full range of professional interfaces are available, allowing for flexible analog or digital configurations in both SD and HD
systems. This allows operators to integrate the HVR-1500A exactly according to their system needs.
Playback Format Signal Format on Line Select Menu Interface & Output Format
HD-SDI SD-SDI i.LINK †5 Analog Component Analog Composite S-Video
1080/60i 1080i 1080/60i 480/60i HDV 1080i or DV/DVCAM†6 1080/60i or 480/60i †6 480/60i 480/60i
HDV 720P 720/60P †2 480/60i HDV 1080i or DV/DVCAM†6 1080/60i or 480/60i †6 480/60i 480/60i
720/30P †3 1080i 1080/60i †2 480/60i – 720/60P or 480/60i †6 480/60i 480/60i
720P 720/60P 480/60i – 720/60P or 480/60i †6 480/60i 480/60i
DV †4 480/60i 1080i 1080/60i †2 480/60i DV/DVCAM 480/60i 480/60i 480/60i
720P 720/60P †2 480/60i DV/DVCAM 480/60i 480/60i 480/60i
Playback Format Signal Format on Line Select Menu Interface & Output Format
HD-SDI SD-SDI i.LINK †5 Analog Component Analog Composite S-Video
HDV 1080/50i 1080i 1080/50i 576/50i HDV 1080i or DV/DVCAM†6 1080/50i or 576/50i †6 576/50i 576/50i
720P 720/50P †2 576/50i HDV 1080i or DV/DVCAM†6 1080/50i or 576/50i †6 576/50i 576/50i
DV †4 576/50i 1080i 1080/50i †2 576/50i DV/DVCAM 576/50i 576/50i 576/50i
720P 720/50P 576/50i DV/DVCAM 576/50i 576/50i 576/50i
Interfaces and Output Formats
60i System †1
HVR-1500A cannot playback 1080/24P, 1080/25P, 1080/30P, 720/24P, or 720/25P.
†1 In this table, "60i", "60P", and "30P" indicate a field rate of 59.94 Hz, a frame rate of 59.94 Hz, and a frame rate of 29.97 Hz, respectively. †2 The HVBK-1520 Format Converter Board is required for up- or cross-conversion to these signals and
output of these signals from the HD-SDI interface. †3 The HVR-1500 can play back but cannot record 720/30P signals. When 720/30P recordings are played back, their signals are converted to 720/59.94P signals. †4 "DV" indicates DVCAM,
DV (SP), and DVCPRO 25 formats. The HVR-1500 can play back but cannot record DVCPRO 25 signals. †5 DVCPRO 25 signals cannot be output from the i.LINK interface. †6 Selectable via the menu.
Input Signals and Recording Formats
50i System
YES: signals output possible
NO: signals output not possible
Composite †1 NO YES YES YES YES †7 – – YES NO YES YES YES NO YES – – –
Analog signal Component †1 NO YES YES YES YES †7 – – YES NO YES YES YES NO YES – – –
inputs S-video †1 NO YES YES YES YES †7 – – YES NO YES YES YES NO YES – – –
(HVBK-1505) Analog audio †1 NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES – – – – – YES YES YES
Digital audio (AES/EBU) NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES – – – – – YES YES YES
SD-SDI †3 NO YES YES YES YES †7 YES YES YES NO YES YES YES NO YES YES YES YES
HD-SDI †3 YES †6 NO NO YES †8 YES YES YES NO †9 YES YES †8 YES †8 YES †8 YES YES †8 YES YES YES
i.LINK DV format (DVCAM/DV) †4 NO YES YES YES NO YES YES – – YES YES YES NO YES YES YES YES
i.LINK HDV format (1080i) †5 YES †6 NO NO YES †8 YES YES NO – – YES †8 YES †8 YES †8 YES YES †8 YES YES YES
HVR-1500A cannot record 720/24P, or 720/25P.
†1 With the HVBK-1505 Analog Input Board (option) installed †2 It is not possible to input an HD component signal. †3 An SDTI signal is not supported. †4 It is not possible to input a DV(LP)/DVCPRO signal. †5 It is not possible to input an HDV
signal other than 1080 50i/60i. †6 HDV recording can only record HDV 1080 50i/60i (audio: 2-channel mode). It is not possible to record MPEG-2 signals other than in HDV 1080i format. This unit also does not support HDV extended format
fourchannel audio signal input/output, recording, or tape playback. †7 With the HVBK-1520 Format Converter Board (option) installed, signals can be upconverted and output. †8 HD signals can be down-converted and output. †9 HD-SDI input
signals cannot be down-converted and output from i.LINK output connector.
Input Signal HDV †6 DVCAM DV (SP)
SDI output Digital audio outpu i.LINK output Composite
Y/CPST
S Video
Pr/R-Y/S-C
Pb/B-Y/S-Y
Component Monitor
(Super Impose)
CPST
AUDIO
OUT 1/3
XLR 1/3
AUDIO
OUT 2/4
XLR 2/4
Monitor
RCA pin
SD-SDI HD-SDI AES/EBU
1/2
AES/EBU
3/4 DV/DVCAM HDV SD HD
Recording Format Output Format -Digital Video Output Format -Analog Video Output Format -Analog Audio
YES: recording possible
NO: recording not possible
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Picture Search (in HDV mode)
With an editing controller,
such as the Sony RM-280
Editing Controller, the
HVR-1500A provides a
convenient color picture
search function for HDV
recordings.*12
*12 In HDV mode, audio jog search is not
supported and video jog search is
supported in forward mode only.
Picture Search Using Menu Keys
The HVR-1500A provides a picture search function via the
menu keys on its front panel. By pressing the →/ B and ←/ A
buttons, forward and reverse search of 8 and 10 times normal
play speed is available in HDV and DVCAM/DV modes,
respectively. The ↑and ↓buttons allow frame-by-frame
picture search, as well as slow-motion playback.
Audio Level Control
Audio levels can be adjusted via the control knobs on the
front panel. In recording mode, the input audio level of the
analog XLR, SD-SDI, AES/EBU, and i.LINK*14 interfaces can be
adjusted.
In playback mode, the analog XLR, SD-SDI, HD-SDI, AES/EBU,
and i.LINK*13 output audio levels can be controlled.
*13 In HDV mode, the input/output audio levels cannot be adjusted.
Built-in 2.7-inch LCD Monitor
The HVR-1500A is equipped with a
2.7-inch*11 color LCD monitor with a
high resolution of 211 K dots. This
allows operators to view the input
source during recording and check
the playback picture in a 16:9
widescreen aspect ratio. It can also
display the 4-channel audio level
meters and time code, as well as
setup menus for video, audio, and
VTR settings. Three different display
modes can be selected, as shown
right.
*11 Viewable area, measured diagonally.
Auto Repeat
The HVR-1500A has a convenient
auto repeat function. This enables
the VTR to automatically rewind the
tape to either the beginning of the
tape or to a user-defined index
point, and to start playback again
from there. Repeat start and stop index points can also be
defined by setting time code values.
Assign Button
Functions frequently used for VTR operations can be assigned
to an ASSIGN button located on the front panel of the
HVR-1500A.
Digital Slow Motion and Jog Sound (in DVCAM
mode)
When used with an editing controller, such as the Sony
RM-280 Editing Controller, the HVR-1500A can provide
excellent digital slow motion and jog sound for DVCAM
recordings. It offers variable speed playback within the range
of -0.5 to +0.5 times normal play speed. This allows operators
to locate editing points quickly and accurately using noiseless
slow-motion playback pictures.
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Operational Reliability
Operational Convenience
Quick Response Mechanism
Quick mechanical response is an essential requirement for
professional video production. The HVR-1500A provides this
feature by using a reliable direct reel and drum motor
mechanism. Fast forward and rewind speeds are an
impressive 85 times normal play speed. In HDV mode, the
color picture search*10 speeds are ±8 and ±24 times normal
play speed, and in DVCAM mode they are between -60 and
+60 times normal play speed.
In editing environments, where speed and time are critical,
this mechanism reduces the frustration editors often feel
when they are searching for specific scenes.
*10 The color picture search function can be controlled through the RS-422A interface.
Tape and Head Cleaner for Reliable Operation
The HVR-1500A incorporates a tape cleaner that adopts a
high-grade sapphire blade. This tape cleaner helps prevent
signal dropouts by cleaning away particles that accumulate
while the tape is running.
The recorder also incorporates a head cleaner to maintain
the performance of the drum heads. These cleaners improve
the reliability of recording and playback.
By packing sophisticated mechanical technologies into its robust aluminum diecast chassis, the HVR-1500A provides the
reliable operations that today’s video professionals demand.
Full Screen Display Mode
Status Display Mode
Small Screen Display Mode
The monitor images are
simulated.
Playback speed Image quality
x24 Coarse
x8 Coarse
x1 Normal
x1/5 Normal
x1/10 Normal
x1/30 Normal
Forward
frame-by-frame Normal
STILL Normal
x-1 Coarse
x-8 Coarse
x-24 Coarse
Button operation Slow motion playback Recording format
HDV DVCAM/DV
/ B FWD search x8 x10
/ A REV search x-8 x-10
FWD frame-by-frame Yes Yes
(held down) x1/5 x1/2
No Yes
(held down) REV frame-by-frame x-1 x-1/2
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Professional Control
Other Features
Rear Panel
RS-422A Control
The HVR-1500A is equipped with an RS-422A interface, which
is the industry standard for professional editing. This allows the
VTR to interface with other Sony VTRs, editing controllers such
as the Sony RM-280 Editing Controller, and nonlinear editing
systems.
The RS-422A offers frame-accurate insert and assemble
editing in DVCAM mode. It can also be used for source
feeding*14 in HDV mode.
*14 The availability of frame-accurate control is dependent on the connected editing controller.
For information on compatible editing controllers, please contact your nearest Sony office.
HD and SD Reference Inputs
The HVR-1500A accepts both HD and SD reference signals.
Time Code Input/Output
The HVR-1500A has a time code input/output capability to
synchronize time code when making tape copies.
Built-in Signal Generator
Equipped with a built-in signal generator, the HVR-1500A can
generate color bars or black burst for video, and a 1-kHz tone
or silent signal for audio. These signals can be recorded to
tape when the HVR-1500A is operating in DVCAM or DV
mode*15 to create a pre-striped tape prior to editing. They
can also be output from the analog and digital interfaces to
adjust other equipment in the system.
*15 Recording these signals to tapes in the HDV format is not available.
• Compact Design (half-rack wide, 3U high)
• AC Operation (100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz)
• Low Power Consumption (approximate 60 W)
• VITC (Vertical Interval Time Code) (DVCAM format only)
• Video Processor Control via Menu
• Closed Caption Function (DVCAM/DV NTSC format only)
• SIRCS (Sony Integrated Remote Control System) Interface
Rear panel of the HVR-1500A (with the optional HVBK-1505 board)
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Tape (HDV/DV)
XDCAM Disc XDCAM HD Recording Deck
i.LINK
Interface
i.LINK
Interface
Dubbing HD-SDI or Nonlinear Editing System
HDV/XDCAM HD/DV Production System
HVR-1500A
Tape
(HDCAM-SR)
Tape
(HDCAM)
HD-SDI
Tape (HDV)
HD Nonlinear Editing System
NLE
Shooting
Nonlinear Editing System
HVR-1500A
SRW-5000F35
HDW-F900R
HVR-1500A
i.LINK Interface
Tape (HDV/DV)
HVR-1500A HDCAM Recorder
Tape (HDCAM)
HD-SDI
HDV/HDCAM/DV Linear Editing System
Editing Controller
RM-280
RS-422A RS-422A
Tape (HDV)
HD Security System
HVR-1500A
Remote Camera
(BRC Series)
HD-SDI
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Application Examples
Accessories
HVBK-1520
Format Converter Board
HVBK-1505
Analog Input Board
RM-280
Editing Controller
DSRM-10
Remote Control Unit
PHDV-276DM/186DM/124DM/64DM
DigitalMaster Standard Cassette Tape
PHDVM-63DM
DigitalMaster Mini Cassette Tape
PDVM-12N/22N/32N/40N
Digital Videocassette (Non-IC type/Mini size)
PDV-34N/64N/94N/124N/184N
Digital Videocassette (Non-IC type/Standard size)
PDVM-12ME/22ME/32ME/40ME
Digital Videocassette (IC-type/Mini size)
PDV-34ME/64ME/94ME/124ME/184ME
Digital Videocassette (IC-type/Standard size)
PDVM-12CL
Cleaning Cassette Tape
(Mini size)
PDV-12CL
Cleaning Cassette Tape
(Standard size)
VMC-IL4615/IL4635
i.LINK Cable (4-pin to 6-pin,
59 1/8 inches (1.5 m)/
137 4/5 inches (3.5 m))
RCC-5G
9-pin Remote Control Cable
(196 7/8 inches (5 m))
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SPECIFICATIONS
*1 The HVBK-1520 Format Converter Board is required for up- or cross-conversion to these signals and output of these signals from the HD-SDI interface.
*2 The HVBK-1505 Analog Input Board is required.
*3 Component, composite, and S-Video inputs share the same BNC connectors.
*4 Component, composite, and S-Video outputs share the same BNC connectors.
*5 HDV and DV streams share the same i.LINK connector.
*6 The HVR-1500 can play back but cannot record 720/30P signals. When 720/30P recordings are played back, their signals are converted to 720/59.94P signals.
*7 In this table, "60i", "60P", and "30P" indicate a field rate of 59.94 Hz, a frame rate of 59.94 Hz, and a frame rate of 29.97 Hz, respectively.
HVR-1500A
60i system*750i system
Recording/playback performance
Recording format HDV 1080/60i , DVCAM , DV (SP) HDV 1080/50i , DVCAM , DV (SP)
Playback format HDV 1080/60i, HDV 720/30P*6, DVCAM, DV (SP), DVCPRO 25 HDV 1080/50i, DVCAM, DV (SP), DVCPRO 25
HD-SDI output format 1080/60i*1, 720/60P*11080/50i*1, 720/50P*1
Tape speed HDV/DV SP 18.812 mm/s 18.831 mm/s
DVCAM 28.193 mm/s 28.221 mm/s
Playback/recording time HDV/DV SP Max. 276 min with PHDV-276DM cassette
Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
DVCAM Max. 184 min with PDV-184N cassette
Max. 40 min with PDVM-40N cassette
Fast forward/rewind time Approx. 3 min with PHDV-276DM and PDV-184N cassette
Video Input
Digital video HD-SDI SMPTE 292M compliant
SD-SDI (BNC type x1) Conforms to Serial Digital Interface (270Mb/s), SMPTE 259M Conforms to Serial Digital Interface (270Mb/s), ITU-R BT. 656
Analog video Ref. video (HD/SD) (BNC type x2, HD: bipolar tri-level sync, 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative HD: bipolar tri-level sync, 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative
loop-through connection)*3SD: black burst or composite sync, 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω,sync negative SD: black burst or composite sync, 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative
Component*2(BNC type x3)*3Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative
R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, (75% color bars) R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, (100% color bars)
B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, (75% color bars) B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, (100% color bars)
Composite*2(BNC type x2, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative
loop-through connection)*3
S-Video*2(BNC type x2)*3Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω(at burst level) C: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω(at burst level)
Audio Input
Digital audio AES/EBU (BNC type x2) Conforms to AES-3id-1995
Analog audio*2Audio (XLR 3-pin female x2) +4/0/-6 dBu high impedance, balanced +4/0/-3/-6 dBu, high impedance, balanced
Vidio Output
Digital video HD-SDI (BNC type x2) Conforms to Serial Digital Interface (1.485, 1.485/1.001 Gb/s), SMPTE 292M
SD-SDI (BNC type x2) Conforms to Serial Digital Interface (270 Mb/s), SMPTE 259M Conforms to Serial Digital Interface (270 Mb/s), ITU-R BT.656
Analog video Component (HD) (BNC type x3)*4Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative
R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω
B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Component (SD) (BNC type x3)*4Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative
R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, (75% color bars) R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, (100% color bars)
B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, (75% color bars) B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, (100% color bars)
Composite (BNC type x1)*41.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative
S-Video (BNC type x2)*4Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω(at burst level) C: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω(at burst level)
Monitor video (BNC type x1) Composite, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative, with superimposed text information
Audio Output
Digital audio AES/EBU (BNC type x2) Conforms to AEC-3id-1995
Analog audio Audio (XLR 3-pin male x2) +4/0/-6 dBu, 600 kΩloading, low impedance balanced +4/0/-3/-6 dBu, 600 kΩloading, low impedance,
Monitor (RCA pin x1) -∞to -11 dBu ±1 dB (-20 dBFS), 47 kΩ, unbalanced -∞to -9 dBu ±1 dB (-18 dBFS), 47 kΩ, unbalanced
Headphones (JM-60 iack x1) -∞to -13 dBu (-20 dBFS), 8 Ω, unbalanced -∞to -11 dBu (-18 dBFS), 8 Ω, unbalanced
i.LINK Interface
i.LINK 6-pin x1*5IEEE 1394-based
Time Code Input/Output
TC In BNC type x1 0.5 Vp-p to 18 Vp-p, 3.3 kΩ, unbalanced
TC Out BNC type x1 2.2 Vp-p ±3 dB (when 600 Ωterminated), unbalanced
Remote
RS-422A D-sub 9-pin (female) x1
Control-S (SIRCS) Stereo mini jack x1
General
Weight 15 lb 3 oz(6.9 kg)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 8 3/8 x 5 1/8 x16 5/8 inches (211 x 130 x 420 mm)
Power requirement AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 60 W
Operating temperature 41 ˚F to 104 ˚F (5 ˚C to 40 ˚C)
Storage temperature -4 ˚F to 140 ˚F (-20 ˚C to 60 ˚C)
Operating relative humidity Less than 80%
Storage relative humidity Less than 90%
Supplied Accessories
AC power cord x1, Operating instructions x1
Printed in USA (3/08)
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