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Sony HVR-M35U HDV

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The HVR-M35U supports Sony’s new Native Progressive format recording. The HVR-M35U records and plays back HDV 1080i60, 1080i50, 1080p30, 1080p25, 1080p24, and DV/DVCAM 480i60, 576i50. Like the HVR-M25U, the new HVR-M35U is NTSC / PAL switchable.

The HVR-M35U also offers 4CH audio recording and playback, and can record HDV 4CH audio signals from the i.LINK input. Additionally, the HVR-M35U offers an integral monaural speaker for convenient audio monitoring, capable of playing back a mixed audio signal.

The HVR-M35U also offers various digital interfaces which include i.LINK for DV/DVCAM and HDV I/O, a dual function HD/SD SDI output connector, as well as AES/EBU BNC connectors. TC OUT is also supplied via a BNC connector.

In addition to it’s compact design, other features this new deck shares with the HVR-M25U is a ClearPhoto LCD plus 2.7-inch (viewable area, measured diagonally) 16:9 panel for video monitoring, as well as support of both mini and standard size video tape cassettes.

The HVR-M35U also incorporates the Duplicate Plus feature for operational convenience similar to that offered in the HVR-M25U, with the added integration of the new Native Progressive recording formats. Like the HVR-M25U, the new HVR-M35U also offers 1080i to 720p conversion capabilities (through the analog component and SDI outputs only), as well as HD to SD downconversion.
The Sony HVR-M35U videocassette recorder supports Sony’s Native Progressive format recording. The HVR-M35U records and plays back HDV 1080i60, 1080i50, 1080p30, 1080p25, 1080p24, and DV/DVCAM 480i60, 576i50. Also, HVR-M35U is NTSC / PAL switchable. The HVR-M35U also offers 4CH audio recording and playback, and can record HDV 4CH audio signals from the i.LINK input.

Additionally, the HVR-M35U offers an integral monaural speaker for convenient audio monitoring, capable of playing back a mixed audio signal. The HVR-M35U offers various digital interfaces which include i.LINK for DV/DVCAM and HDV I/O, a dual function HD/SD SDI output connector, as well as AES/EBU BNC connectors. TC OUT is also supplied via a BNC connector.

In addition to it’s compact design, other features this new deck shares with the HVR-M25U is a ClearPhoto LCD plus 2.7” (viewable area, measured diagonally) 16:9 panel for video monitoring, as well as support of both mini and standard size video tape cassettes. The HVR-M35U also incorporates the Duplicate Plus feature for operational convenience similar to that offered in the HVR-M25U, with the added integration of the new Native Progressive recording formats. The HVR-M35U also offers 1080i to 720p conversion capabilities (through the analog component and SDI outputs only), as well as HD to SD down-conversion.

Features:

• HDV 1080i/DVCAM/DV Compatible (Record and Playback)
• HDV Native Progressive format support
• HD to SD Down-conversion Capabilities
• HD/SD SDI output
• 1080i60 to 720p60 conversion (Analog component and SDI outputs only)
• Dual Cassette-size Mechanism
• Versatile I/O
• 4 channel audio record and playback
• 60/50Hz, NTSC/PAL Switchable
• Built-in 2.7″ 16:9 “Clear Photo LCD plus” video monitor

Panasonic AJ-HD1200a Compact DVCPRO HD VTR

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Panasonic AJ-HD1200a Compact DVCPRO HD VTR The world’s first and only production quality high definition video player/recorder with IEEE 1394 FireWire interface as an option. Ideal for use with Apple’s Final Cut Pro HD editing system or equivalent. Light weight and DC powered operation permit in field HD editing and viewing.

Key Features

• Recording Format DVCPRO HD-LP 1080/60i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/60P, 720/59.94P
• Playback Format 1080/60i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/60P, 720/59.94P, 720/24P/60, 720/25p/60, 576/50i, 480/60p, 480/60i,

Panasonic AJ-HD1400 Compact DVCPRO HD VTR

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The Panasonic AJ-HD1400 is a DVCPRO HD VTR in a cost-effective, lightweight package. Capable of playing back all broadcast level HD, as well as both DVCPRO 50 and 25 standard definition formats, make it an indispensable asset for a wide range of professional applications and workflows. The AJ-HD1400 can perform both HD/SD up-down conversion, as well as 720/1080 cross conversion, providing users with the added flexibility necessary for broadcast recording and delivery. From field acquisition to nonlinear editing, this VTR provides a compact all-in-one solution that simply gets the job done.

Key Features

• The AJ-HD1400 can handle all formats for 1080 and 720 high definition signals. It can also playback 1080/24p (23.98) offered from the AJ-HDX900 DVCPRO HD camera. Additionally, the built-in cross conversion technology makes it simple when going between both resolutions. Since HDTV standards vary from network to network, this type of flexibility can be very useful for delivering broadcast-ready programming.
• The lightweight frame makes the AJ-HD1400 the ideal field recording tool. Together with either the Varicam or HDX900, the VTR can be taken virtually anywhere without the added bulk of more cumbersome units. In the studio, it can fit into small places, saving desk or rack space for other equipment.
• The AJ-HD1400 is capable of outputting digital signals both over FireWire (IEEE 1394) and HD-SDI. FireWire transmission is perfect for ingesting directly to nonlinear editing workstations using programs such as Final Cut Pro and Avid. The HD-SDI (Serial Digital Interface) is geared towards line recording and in-studio production. Whatever your input/output application requires, this VTR is up to the task.

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Sony HVR-M15U

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The Sony HVR-M15U is an HDV format VTR ideally used with desktop editing workstations. It includes a stand and can be mounted vertically; a great space-saving feature. The modest frame is deceiving as this VTR performs a wide range of professional applications. The deck can play back both NTSC/PAL signals, as well as 720p30. The unit records Sony’s 1080i HDV as well as DV and DVCAM. High definition can be recorded with either Mini DV tapes or the larger standard size cassettes for record times up to 276 minutes in HDV and DV mode.

Key Features

• Multiple Formats – The deck is capable of playing back DV, DVCAM and HDV signals. This added versatility allows for legacy playback of archived footage.
• Extended Record Times – The deck can support standard size cassettes for extended record times. Archiving and longer projects can be recorded with ease. Record up to 276 minutes of HDV or DV footage and up to 184 of DVCAM footage on one tape.
• NTSC/PAL Switchable – The VTR can record both NTSC and PAL standard definition signals. This added flexibility can be important when mastering for different regions.
• Go Vertical – Unlike many decks, the HVR-M15U’s tape transport can be positioned vertically without any damage to the cassette. Have you ever wished you could stick that last piece of equipment into the useless nook in the corner? Well, with this compact VTR, you can! Just use the provided stand and you’re ready to go.
• Auto-Repeat – Presentations will benefit from the auto-repeat function. The deck will automatically start a video over again when this option is on. Simply set the deck up and let it do the rest.

Sony HVR-M25U HDV VTR

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The Sony HVR-M25U is an HDV format VTR ideally used with desktop editing workstations. The VTR performs a wide range of professional applications. The deck can play back both NTSC/PAL signals, as well as 720p. The unit records Sony’s 1080i as well as DV and DVCAM. High definition can be recorded with either Mini DV tapes or the larger standard size cassettes for record times up to 276 minutes in HDV and DV mode. The HVR-M25U can output to High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), which supports an uncompressed signal for unmatched image quality. Additional features include advanced time code settings, assignable buttons, and a front mounted 2.5″ LCD.

Key Features

• Multiple Formats – The deck is capable of playing back DV, DVCAM and HDV signals for added versatility. It can convert a 1080i signal to 720p for broadcast delivery along with down conversion to standard definition. Options for down conversion include edge-cropping, digitally stretching the image, or letterbox adjustments.
• LCD Monitoring – Footage can be viewed directly with the HVR-M25U’s on board LCD screen which doubles as an on-board menu system. The high contrast 2.5″ panel is located directly below the tape transport for easy access and monitoring.
• Extended Record Times – The deck can support standard size cassettes for extended record times. Archiving and long run time projects can be recorded with ease. Record up to 276 minutes of HDV or DV footage and up to 184 of DVCAM footage on one tape.
• NTSC/PAL Switchable – The VTR can move between recording NTSC and PAL standard definition signals. This added flexibility can be important when mastering for different regions.
• Auto-Repeat – Presentations will benefit from the auto-repeat function. The deck will automatically start a video over again when this option is on. Simply set the deck up and let it do the rest.

Sony HVR-1500A Professional HDV Videocassette Recorder

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HDV to HD-SDI one-box solution / Wide variety of signal interfaces / Switchable recording and playback in both 60i and 50i DV formats

Sony HVR-1500A is an HDV source feeder/recorder positioned 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.

Key Features

• Fast mechanical response is equivalent to the DSR-1500A Emergency eject capability Employs tape head cleaner and cleaning blade Offers 6-pin i.LINK® interface and RS-422A 9-pin interface Includes standard SD-SDI (I/O) and HD-SDI interfaces (output ONLY), as well as AES/EBU digital audio I/O (SD only)
• HDV tape can be directly dubbed up to HD infrastructure without the need for additional peripheral devices
• SD: analog composite, component, S-video, SD-SDI and AES/EBU HD: i.LINK (HDV) and HD-SDI (output ONLY)
• 3 recording formats: HDV 1080i, DVCAM, DV (SP mode) 4 Playback Formats: HDV 1080i, DVCAM, DV (SP mode), DVCPRO 25
• Analog video is selectable from HD component output, SD component I/O, SD composite video I/O, or S-Video I/O, via the menu Analog audio output via XLR connectors (balanced, x2) 6-pin i.LINK interface (x1): i.LINK input is selectable as either DV or HDV formats via a front panel button; HDV stream recording via i.LINK interface; Output either HDV or downconverted DV selected via menu HD-SDI output: Includes embedded audio and time code (TC), 720p30 playback is output as 720p60 SD-SDI I/O with embedded audio + TC AES/EBU I/O
• Playback signal can be downconverted to 480i and output via i.LINK (DV) SD-SDI, and analog video interfaces. E-E down-conversion from i.LINK to SD-SDI, and analog video interfaces Down-converted display modes are selectable among Squeeze and Edge Crop

Sony JH-3 HDCAM Digital Video Cassette Player

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The Sony J-H3 is a compact video player for HDCAM high definition recorded video tapes. This unit is a playback only model. The deck can play-back just about any HD interlaced and progressive scan format recording including 24, 25 and 30 frame. In fact, this model can be used with Cine Alta 24/720p HDCAM recorded elements. Another deck in this series, the J-H1 covers all those progressive and interlaced capture formats except the 24-frame format. The deck has both analog and digital outputs and circuitry for down conversion to standard definition including DVCAM

Key Features

• Sony Cine Alta System Compatible – There are multiple HDCAM video formats in use today and the J-H3 plays back almost every one of them. The featured advantage of this particular machine is that it can be used as a player for tapes recorded on the HDCAM Cine Alta cameras. It was designed to play 24-frame 720p video, arguably the highest quality and most film-like format. The other HD systems include 59.94i (60i), 50i, 25p and 29.97p (30p).
• Analog and Digital Outputs – The J-H3 comes equipped with a digital single BNC connector for both high definition and standard definition SDI output. AES-EBU digital audio is inbedded in the HD signal. A 3-BNC connection outputs both analog HD and standard component video. Additionally the deck down-converts high definition video signals to NTSC or PAL system video.
• Tape Logging Software via RS-232C – The J-H3 playback machine can be an efficient pre-edit logging machine when coupled with JZ-1 software on a PC (and capture card) that has RS-232C control. The log data including in and out points can be recorded along with simple comments regarding the scene. A story-board feature is present in the software package to assemble a sequence of logged scenes into a basic EDL for edit data export.

Sony HDW2000/20 HDCAM VTR

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HDCAM Studio Editing Recorder. Records and plays HDCAM at frame rates: 1080/23.98, 1080/24PsF, 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97PsF, and 25 PsF (note: Pulldown output is not available in this model). Built-in down-conversion of HDCAM tapes (except those recorded at 23.98 Hz or 24Hz) to 480i is a standard feature. Metadata handling, UMID (Unique Material Identifier Data) record capability, simplified menu setups and firmware upgrades via Memory Stick® media are standard features. Capable of recording and playing back Dolby-E and AC-3 compressed audio streams..

Key Features

• HDCAM native recording and playback
• Supports 1080/59.94i, 23.98 PsF& 24 PsF (playback ONLY), 29.97PsF, 50i, 25PsF and 1035/59.94i
• Built-in down conversion (from 1080i/59.94)
• Metadata handling
• Dolby-E, AC-3 compatibility
• Compact Body, 4RU height and low power consumption
• Dynamic Motion Control (DMC)
• Pre-read editing
• standard line conversion for 1035/1080
• Records UMID (Unique Material Identifier Data) as part of the Metadata stream

Sony HDW-F500 HDCAM VTR

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Sony HDW-F500 HDCAM VTR Switchable frame rate allows recordings to be made at 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97and 30 frames per second progressive, and 50, 59.94 or 60 fields per second interlace Audio capabilities include (4) 20-bit channels, capable of handling Dolby “E” encoded audio tracks HDSDI (with 4 channels of embedded audio) and AES/EBU audio interfaces are standard

Key Features

• Increased recording time with 24P Increased recording time with 24P: An important consideration with 24P recording is the increased record time on the same HDCAM cassette; a typical HDCAM cassette holds 124 minutes of 60 Hz HD material, but can hold 155 minutes of 24P HD material; a 25% i
• Video and audio pre-read Video and audio pre-read: Enables the efficient use of VTRs in any production environment; incorporates this feature as standard through the use of a set of pre-read heads.
• Optional SDTI board Optional SDTI board can be used to create digital clones and for routing through standard SDI architecture.
• HD-SDI Provides an uncompressed, 10-bit, digital component SMPTE-292M HD serial data stream with a bit rate of 1.5Gbps.
• Optional 3:2 pulldown board Optional 3:2 pulldown board: Allows viewing of 24P recording at the conventional 60 Hz rate. When used in combination with the optional HKDV-501A down-converter board, 24P material can be viewed on standard NTSC monitors
• Optional 525 down-converter board Optional 525 down-converter board HKDV501A: A studio quality down converter which outputs both standard definition digital and analog signals (525 and 625 modes).

Sony SRW-5500 HDCAM SR VTR w/ HKSR-5001 and HKSR-5003 boards

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The Sony SRW-5500 is a HDCAM SR/HDCAM dual format recorder. It is ideal for use as for full-bandwidth, multi-frame rate, high definition mastering VTR, with HDCAM and optional Digital Betacam playback compatibility.

Key Features:

The SRW-5500 is Sony’s first dual format recorder. Switchable between Sony’s HDCAM and HDCAM SR record formats, this new VTR provides an ideal solution for professionals requiring multi-format flexibility. With the additional ability to simultaneously produce HD and SD output, as well as playback and up-convert Digital Betacam recording, the SRW-5500 is a bridge to the future. Capable of recording 23.98/24/25/29.97/30PsF, 1080/50i/59.94/60i, and 720/59.94P, the SRW-5500 was created to meet all common worldwide delivery requirements. The HDCAM SR format is capable of recording the gamut of HD frame/line rates in both 4:4:4 and 4:2:2 formats using the highly efficient MPEG-4 Studio Profile compression scheme. The SRW-5500 records HDCAM SR format video at 440 Mbps, 10 bit Log or linear, at 2.7:1 compression ratio in 4:2:2, and 4.2:1 compression ratio for 4:4:4. It can also record 12 channels of audio at 24-bit per sample resolution. HDCAM format recording offers the standard 4 channels of uncompressed audio. The optional HKSR-5001 Format Converter provides 3/2 pull down sequence for conversion of 23.98 or 24 fps recordings to 59.94 interlaced output. It also provides conversion of 1080 to 720/59.94P, and 720P to 1080. With the optional HKSR-5002 Digital Betacam decoder board, Digital Betacam tapes can be played back and up converted to either 1080i or 720/59.94P formats. The optional HKSR-5003 interface board allows for full bandwidth 4:4:4 RGB recording, via dual link HD SDI. RGB 4:4:4 recordings can be internally converted to 4:2:2 output via the HKSR 5001 format conversion board in real-time during record or playback.

• HDCAM SR and HDCAM recording
• MPEG 4 Studio Profile Compression 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 (with optional HKSR-5003 board) record capability
• 10 bit per sample video record capability – log or linear Records
• 1080 line (Interlace and/or Progressive) and 720 line Progressive images
• Records 12 channels of audio at 24 bits per sample
• Pre-Read Editing, Edit/Record Confidence Playback
• Records non audio AES/EBU data in audio tracks
• Internally routable audio outputs

View the SRW-5500 manual here.