• 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.
  
• Consumer DV Playback - True compatibility with consumer DV replaying both standard and mini cassettes without the need for a cassette adaptor.
  
• Editing Efficiency - SDTI (QSDI) interface for degradation free transfer of video and audio between other SDTI equipped DVCAM VTRs and EditStations.
  
• Versatile Interfaces - Easily integrates into existing analogue or new digital environments. 9-pin remote control from Sony VTR and edit controllers.
  
• Key Editing Facilities - Built-in EBU T/C generator/reader for precise assemble/insert editing. Internal TBC for stable analogue video signals.
  
• Slow Motion Replay - Digital Slow function provides playback at 0 to 1/5 times normal speed, in both reverse and forward.
  
• Fast Searcing - High speed picture search delivers a recognisable picture over a range of up to ±32 times normal speed.
  
• Long Record Times - Accepts both mini and standard cassettes. Allows a recording time of up to 184 minutes with a standard cassette.
  
• User Friendly - Layered set-up menu allows easy initialization of VTR parameters. Built-in character display of T/C, VTR status and menu items.
  
• Responsive and Reliable - Highly responsive tape transport for efficient editing. Self diagnostics and error log for servicing ease and maintenance.
  
• ClipLink Support - In conjunction with an EditStation, access ClipLink marked tapes (recorded with DSR-130P/300P camcorders) for editing or review.

Optional Accessories:

• DSBK120P DSBK120P - SDI Input/Outboard Board
  
• DSBK130P Time Code Input/Output Board
  
• RMM130 Rack Mount Unit
  
• UVR60P TBC Remote Control Unit

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: 28.22mm/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 Consumption: 145W
  
• Weight: 19kg
  
• Dimensions: 427(w) x 174(h) x 494(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
  
• K-factor: Less than 2%
  
• Y/C Delay: Less than 30ns

Audio performance

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

Signal Inputs

• Video (analogue): Composite video - BNC x 2
  
• Video (analogue): RGB/Component - BNC x 3 (selectable)
  
• Video (analogue): S-video - DIN 4-pin
  
• Video (digital): SDI - BNC x 2 Using optional DSBK-120P SDI I/O board
  
• Video (digital): SDTI (QSDI) - BNC x1
  
• Audio (analogue): Audio - XLR 3-pin x 4
  
• Audio (digital): AES/EBU - XLR 3-pin x 2

Signal Outputs

• Video (analogue): Composite video 1/2 (super) - BNC x 2
  
• Video (analogue): RGB/Component - BNC x 3 selectable
  
• Video (analogue): S-video - DIN 4-pin
  
• Video (digital): SDI - BNC x 2 Using optional DSBK-120P SDI I/O board
  
• Video (digital): SDTI (QSDI) - BNC x1
  
• Audio (analogue): Audio - XLR 3-pin x 4
  
• Audio (analogue): Audio monitor - RCA phono
  
• Audio (digital): AES/EBU - XLR 3-pin x 2
  
• Time Code: T/C IN - BNC x 1 Using optional DSBK-130P T/Code I/O Board
  
• Time Code: T/C Out - BNC x1 Using optional DSBK-130P T/Code I/O Board
  
• Remote: RS-422A - 9-pin female
  
• Remote: TBC - D-sub male 15-pin
  
• Remote: Control-S (SIRCS) - Stereo mini jack

Supplied Accessories

Cables: AC power cord; RCC-5G remote control cable
Manuals: Operating Instructions; ClipLink Guide