• DVCAM Format - 8-bit component digital recording with 4:2:0 sub-sampling producing superb picture quality with excellent multi-generation capability.
  
• High Quality Audio - 4 or 2 channel PCM digital recording of stereo sound. Choice of either 32kHz 4-chan/12-bit or 48 kHz 2-chan/16-bit audio.
  
• Compact Design - All-in-one package includes a 6.4-inch LCD monitor, audio speaker, Jog/Shuttle dial and edit function keys.
  
• Multi-Application - Use as a field recorder, player or editing VTR or as a feeder to the Betacam SX DNW-A25P portable VTR.
  
• Two Deck Editor - Dock two DSR-70Ps together to form a frame accurate cuts only editing system. Choose from a range of optional digital interfaces.
  
• Digital I/O - Choose i.LINK DV I/O option for direct video/audio transfer to DV and entry level DVCAM equipment, or SDTI (QSDI) for DVCAM studio VTRs.
  
• Two-Camera Recording - Optional Dual Video Input Board (DSBK-180P) converts the DSR-70P into a 2-camera switcher/recorder.
  
• ClipLink Support - Access ClipLink marked tapes (recorded with DSR-130P/300P camcorders) on the DSR-70P's LCD screen for editing or review of takes.
  
• Consumer DV Playback - The DSR-70P offers true compatibility with consumer DV replaying standard and mini cassettes without the need for an adaptor.
  
• Versatile Interfaces – Choose from digital and analogue I/O options to suit production needs. 9-pin remote control from Sony VTR and edit controllers.
  
• AC/DC Powering - Battery operation from BP-L60/90 Lithium-ion batteries or mains power operation from a choice of Sony AC adaptors.
  
• Long Record Times - Accepts both mini and standard cassettes. Allows a recording time of up to 184 minutes with a standard cassette.
  
• Fast Searching - High speed picture search delivers a recognisable picture over a range of up to ±32 times normal speed.

Optional Accessories:

• AC550CE AC Adaptor
  
• ACDN2 ACDN2 - AC Adaptor/Charger
  
• BPL60 Li-ion battery
  
• BPL90 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack
  
• DSBK140 DSBK140 - i.LINK DV Input/Output Board
  
• DSBK150 DSBK150 - SDTI (QSDI) Input/Output Board
  
• DSBK160 DSBK160 - SDI Input/Output Board
  
• DSBK170 Analogue Component Input/Output Board
  
• DSBK180 Dual Video Input Board

Specifications:
General

• Quantisation: 8-bit
  
• Sampling Format: 4:2:0
  
• Compression: 5:1 Intra frame DCT
  
• Data Rate: 25Mb/sec
  
• Track Pitch: 15 microns
  
• Tape Type: 6.35mm Metal Evaporated
  
• Editing Accuracy: ±0 frames
  
• Tape Speed: 28.193mm/s
  
• Record/Play Time: Standard cass - More than 184 mins
  
• Record/Play Time: Mini cass - More than 40 mins
  
• FF/Rewind Time: Standard cass - Less than 3 mins with 184 min tape
  
• FF/Rewind Time: Mini cass - Less than 1 min with 40 min tape
  
• Picture Search: Up to 32 times normal speed FWD and REV
  
• Digital Slow-mo: Up to 1/5 in both FWD and REV
  
• Power Requirements: DC 12V
  
• Power Consumption: 50W
  
• Weight: 5.5kg
  
• Dimensions: 211(w) x 149(h) x 443(d) mm

Video performance

• Luminance Bandwidth: 5.75Mhz (+0db/-1db)
  
• Chrominance Bandwidth: 2.5Mhz (+0.5dB/-3dB)
  
• Luminance S/N (via Analogue I/O): More than 55dB

Other Connectors

• EJECT: Mono mini jack
  
• Video performance
  
• K-factor: Less than 2%
  
• Y/C Delay: Less than 30ns

Audio performance

• Audio: 2-channels - 16bit 48Khz or
  
• Audio: 4-channels 12bit 32Khz
  
• Audio mode: Locked to video frame
  
• Audio Bandwidth: 20kHz (+0.5dB/-1dB)
  
• Dynamic Range (2ch): More than 85 dB

Signal Inputs

• Ref Video: Composite - BNCx2
  
• Video (analogue): Composite video - BNC x 2
  
• Video (analogue): Component - BNC x 3. Using optional DSBK-170 Analogue Component I/O board
  
• Video (analogue): S-video - DIN 4-pin
  
• Video (digital): i.LINK (IEEE1394 based) - 6-pin x1. Using optional DSBK-140 i.LINK DV I/O board
  
• Video (digital): SDI - BNC x 2. Using optional DSBK-160P SDI I/O board
  
• Video (digital): SDTI (QSDI) - BNC x1. Using optional DSBK-150P SDI I/O board.
  
• Audio (analogue): Audio - XLR 3-pin x 4
  
• Audio (digital): AES/EBU - XLR 3-pin x 2

Signal Outputs

• Ref Video: BNC x1
  
• Video (analogue): Composite video 1/2 (super) - BNC x 2
  
• Video (analogue): RGB/Component - BNC x 3. Using optional DSBK-170P Analogue Component I/O board
  
• Video (analogue): S-video - DIN 4-pin
  
• Video (digital): i.LINK (IEEE1394 based) - 6-pin x1. Using optional DSBK-140 i.LINK DV I/O board
  
• Video (digital): SDI - BNC x 2. Using optional DSBK-160P SDI I/O board
  
• Video (digital): SDTI (QSDI) - BNC x1. Using optional DSBK-150P SDI I/O board
  
• Audio (analogue): Audio - XLR 3-pin x 2
  
• Audio (analogue): Audio monitor - RCA phono

Time Code

• Time Code Input: BNC x 1
  
• Time Code Output: BNC x1

Remote

• RS-422A: D-sub 9-pin

LCD

• LCD Display: 6.3-inch VGA

Speaker

• Built-in Speaker: Mono

Supplied Accessories
Manuals: Operating Manual
Other: Carrying Belt