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Introduction V ideo production styles continue to diversify in response to the rapid and tremendous growth in visual communication. In this fast-changing environ- ment, the need is for equipment that meets the crucial demands for both higher productivity and greater creativity in professional video production. Since its launch in 1996, Sony DVCAM?[...]

Professional video production is now seeking lower-cost equipment that will bring an increase in production efficiency and a reduction i n running costs. OB outfit CREATV Broadcast is no exception. Chief executive Alan Yardley is hoping that a new, low-cost DVCAM- based server will enable his facility to broadcast up to 50 hours of weekly coverag[...]

DVCAM in action 4 SABC USES 28 DVCAM HARD DISK RECORDERS FOR OUTSIDE BROADCAST VEHICLES AND PORTABLE KITS Broadcasting to an estimated 1.5 billion viewers worldwide, the ICC World Cup 2003 was a major event for South Africa’s national public service broadcaster, SABC, and its outside broadcast division, AirTime. At the heart of AirTime’s World [...]

5 In February 1991 freelance camera operator Vaughan Smith disguised himself as an army officer and infiltrated the ranks at the frontline of the Gulf war. His ingenuity allowed him to film the only unrestricted footage of Desert Storm. Much of this material on the ground war is still avail- able through the ex-BBC cameraman's crewing agenc[...]

6 DVCAM in action DATMEDIA STREAMS LECTURES WITH DSR-DU1 Internet streaming company Datmedia in London broadcasts lectures for the Institute of Electrical Engineers using the new DSR-DU1 DVCAM compact hard disk recorder. Bill Clee, Datmedia’s technical director, says the company records the lectures with a DSR-570WSP DVCAM camcorder connected to [...]

Support services DVCAM SILVER SUPPORT PACK Sony understand that in today’s fast-changing environment, the need is for both equipment and a level of service that meet the crucial demands for higher productivity in professional video production. Setting new standards in innovation, quality and reliability Keywords associated with the Sony DVCAM lin[...]

6.35 mm (1/4 inch) ITI sector Audio Sector Video Sector Sub Code Sector Head direction Tape direction ITI: Insert and Track information DIGITAL COMPONENT RECORDING FOR EXCELLENT PICTURE QUALITY The DVCAM format is the professional extension of the worldwide standard DV format. The DVCAM format uses 8-bit digital component recording with a 5:1 compr[...]

TRUE DIGITAL CAMCORDERS Cameras: DSR-570WSP | DSR-390P | DSR-1P | DSR-250P | DSR-PD170P DSR-PDX10P Sony DVCAM camcorders are "True Digital Camcorders". They incorporate DSP (Digital Signal Processing) for full digital processing in the camera section and digital recording in the VTR section. The camera video signal remains in its digital [...]

10 • Enhanced Digital Jog Audio VTRs: DSR-2000P | DSR-1800P | DSR-1600P | DSR-1500AP | DSR-70AP A digital jog audio function is included in the Master Series VTRs with a range of –1 to +1 (DSR-2000P) or –0.5 to +0.5 (DSR-1800P/1600P/1500AP/70AP) times normal speed. With its quick and smooth response, locating editing points is very easy. This[...]

11 • i.LINK™ (DV)* Cameras: DSR-570WSP** | DSR-390P** | DSR-250P | DSR-PD170P DSR-PDX10P VTRs: DSR-2000P** | DSR-1800P** | DSR-1600P** | DSR-1500AP DSR-45P | DSR-30P | DSR-25 | DSR-11 | DSR-70AP** DSR-50P i.LINK enables a single cable to simultaneously carry digital video and audio signals, as well as data and control signals, with virtually no[...]

Freeze Mix Function The Freeze Mix function superimposes a previously recorded image on the view-finder, allowing the opera- tor to easily frame or reposition a subject when a shot must be taken in the same framework as a previous take. Combined with the SetupLog™ function, a retake is a breeze. 12 Technical advantages of DSR-570WSP / DSR-390P A[...]

Once again, based on the Digital Betacam camcorder technology, the DSR-570WSP and DSR-390P use a Multi Matrix function that allows a particular colour to be automatically grabbed and its hue, saturation and detail level modified independently from the rest of the picture. For example in the case of a person’s face, it gives the subject a pleasin[...]

14 DSR-570WSP DSR-390P Common Features • Highly mobile one-piece design • DSP (Digital Signal Processing) • Studio Multicore CCU operations up to 300m • TruEye™ process for faithful colour reproduction • DynaLatitude™ process minimises video level distortion • Skin Detail and Skin Tone with auto detection of active area • Black St[...]

15 DSR-390P One-piece Camcorder • Compact and lightweight: 6.2 kg (13 lb, 10 oz) including viewfinder, microphone, lens, battery and tape • Low power consumption: 20 W (without viewfinder) • Three 1/2-inch Power HAD™ CCDs for low smear level, high sensitivity, high S/N ratio (62 dB) and high horizontal resolution (800 TV lines) • Hyper [...]

16 DSR-1P Dockable Recorder • Compact and lightweight: 3.1 kg (6 lb 13 oz) including battery • Ideal operation as a digital camcorder by docking with the DXC-D50P Digital Video Camera • Dual-size cassette mechanism: both standard- and mini-size cassettes accepted • Dual interface mechanism: Pro 76-pin Digital and Pro 50-pin interfaces for d[...]

17 DSR-PD170P Compact Camcorder • Compact and lightweight: 1.5 kg (3 lb 5 oz) including battery and tape • 1/3-inch CCD for accurate colour reproduction • Capable of both interlace scan, for moving images, and progressive scan, for still images or shooting a moving subject* 1 and exporting a frame of the image as a still picture • DSP (Digi[...]

18 Master Series VTRs Since its introduction, the DVCAM format has become widely accepted in the world of video production – from industrial to broadcast markets. Recognising the increasing demands for DV-based production in broad- cast applications, Sony introduced the DSR-2000P in 1999, complete with compatibility with all DV family formats and[...]

19 DSR-2000P Editing Recorder • Playback capability of DV tapes recorded in LP mode • Non-tracking playback* 1 • Preread editing capability* 2 to perform sound-on- sound capability, audio mix/swap and over-dubbing of audio with no delay between video and audio as well as A/B roll editing* 3 with two VTRs • VTR-to-VTR editing without externa[...]

DSR-30P Recorder • Superb picture quality of the DVCAM format • Playback capability of DV recorded tapes (SP mode only) • Long recording time: up to 184 minutes with a standard-size cassette and 40 minutes with a mini-size cassette • i.LINK (DV In/Out) interface providing a single cable connection to simultaneously transfer audio, video and[...]

21 STUDIO VTRs DSR-25 Recorder • Superb picture quality of the DVCAM format • Recording and playback capability of the DV format (SP mode only)* 1 • Long recording time: up to 184 minutes with a standard-size cassette, 40 minutes with a mini-size cassette • Recording and playback capability of both NTSC/PAL signals* 2 • i.LINK(DV) interfa[...]

DSR-70AP Portable Editing Recorder • Compact, all-in-one package features a 6.4-inch VGA LCD monitor, a full cut-editing controller with a Jog/Shuttle dial and audio speaker • Wide range of digital slow speeds from -0.5 to +0.5 times normal speed • High-speed colour picture search over a range of 32 times normal speed, in both forward and rev[...]

23 DSR-DU1 Hard Disk Unit • Compact hard drive unit (2.5-inch, 40 GB hard drive) for use with DVCAM and Sony DV camcorders* 1 • Camera output can be recorded to the DSR-DU1’s hard drive in parallel to the recordings made on the camcorder’s tape via i.LINK(DV) connection. • Recording in 25Mb/s DVCAM/DV stream for up to three hours • Capa[...]

24 Lineup features SOFTWARE | EDITING SOLUTIONS DSR-DU1 Workflow Acceleration DSR-DR1000P For Sports Application Sports / Live events (OB Van) – with Slow-Motion Controller Cost effective solution • Simultaneous rec & play with less than 1 sec delay • +/-200% Dynamic Motion Control • Instant cue-up & replay Slow Motion controllers [...]

25 PRODUCTION SYSTEMS DVLince is a complete, integrated, and managed solu- tion for the planning, production and distribution of video and audio content. Built on the vast experience that Sony has gained with high-end solutions such as Newsbase, it is an affordable, flexible and scalable system that leverages both consumer DV and profes- sional DV[...]

26 Lineup features PRODUCTION SYSTEMS As a world leader in digital media solutions for broad- casters, Sony has designed DV Station to be simple and intuitive to operate – even for non-specialists with little or no video editing experience. With DV Station, all content is stored and managed using the industry standard DV compression format to ass[...]

27 Recommended Wireless Microphone Systems for DVCAM The UWP Series of wireless microphones have two spe- cific packages designed for portable/camera use. Each package has been carefully compiled to meet with a range of operational requirements that are able to adapt to all your operational needs. The UWP Series excels in transmission stability. S[...]

28 Lavalier Microphone and Bodypack Transmitter Bodypack Transmitter: • Compact and lightweight design •A ttenuator function allows adjustment of the microphone-input level to suit each user’s voice • Selectable RF-output level: 5 mW output is suitable for simultaneous multi-channel operation, while 30 mW output is intended for long-distanc[...]

29 Portable Tuner • Space diversity reception system for stable RF reception • Angle-adjustable antennas to help eliminate signal dropout. This feature also allows mounting position flexibility when the portable tuner is mounted on a camcorder • RF squelch function virtually eliminates ambient noise and unwanted signals from other wireless m[...]

Feature Comparison DIGITAL CAMCORDERS General CCD size 3CCD 2/3 inch 3CCD 1/2 inch 3CCD 1/3 inch 3CCD 1/3 inch 3CCD 1/4.7 inch CCD type 16:9 4:3 4:3 4:3 4:3 16:9 commutation capability 4/3 Commutation • • • (with high resolution capability) PowerHAD CCD • • Standard lens Recommended Canon: APK version: YH18x6.7 12x (6.0 to 72 mm) 12x (6.0[...]

DIGITAL CAMCORDERS 31 * Spare part ref. for assembling kit = A-8278-177-A. DSR-570WSP DSR-390P DSR-250P DSR-PD170P DSR-PDX10P Accessories AC Adaptor AC-DN1/2 AC-DN1/2 AC-DN1/2 supplied (AC-L15) supplied (AC-L10) Batteries BP-L40A/IL75/M50/M100 BP-L40A/IL75/M50/M100 BP-L40A/IL75/M50/M100 NPF-330/550/750/960 NP-FM50/NP-QM71/NP-QM91 i-LINK cable CCF-3[...]

Feature Comparison DIGITAL VTRs 32 DSR-2000P DSR-1800P DSR-1600P DSR-1500AP DSR-70AP Cassette Size Standard-size • • • • • Mini-size • • • • • DVCPRO Medium-size • • • • • Recording/Playback Capability DV-SP Recording • DV-SP Playback • • • • • DV-LP Playback • DVCPRO Playback • • • • • NTSC Rec[...]

DIGITAL VTRs 33 DSR-50P DSR-45P DSR-30P DSR-25 DSR-11 Cassette Size Standard-size • • • • • Mini-size • • • • • DVCPRO Medium-size Recording/Playback Capability DV-SP Recording • • • • DV-SP Playback • • • • • DV-LP Playback DVCPRO Playback NTSC Recording •• NTSC Playback • •• Digital Interface SDI SD[...]

Optional Accessories & Peripheral Equipment BATTERIES, CHARGERS & AC ADAPTORS 34 BP-L40A Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack Cameras: DSR-570WSP | DSR-390P | DSR-1P | DSR-250P VTRs: DSR-70AP | DSR-50P NP-F550 Rechargeable Battery Pack Camera: DSR-PD170P NP-F750 Rechargeable Battery Pack Camera: DSR-PD170P Hard Disk: DSR-DU1 AC-V700A AC Adaptor[...]

CABLES & REMOTE CONTROL UNITS 35 RCC-5G Remote Control Cable (5 m) VTRs: DSR-2000P | DSR-1800P | DSR-1600P DSR-1500AP | DSR-45P | DSR-70AP CCZ-A2/A5/A10 Connecting Cable (26-pin - 26-pin) Cameras: DSR-570WSP | DSR-390P CCF-3L DV Cable (6-pin with lock to 6-pin) Cameras: DSR-570WSP | DSR-390P | DSR-250P VTRs: DSR-2000P | DSR-1800P | DSR-1600P DS[...]

Optional Accessories & Peripheral Equipment RECORDING MEDIA 36 PDV-12CL Cleaning Cassette Tape (Standard size) Cameras: DSR-570WSP | DSR-390P | DSR-1P | DSR-250P VTRs: DSR-2000P | DSR-1800P | DSR-1600P DSR-1500AP | DSR-45P | DSR-30P | DSR-25 DSR-11 | DSR-70AP | DSR-50P PDV-34N/64N/94N/124N/184N Digital Video Cassette (Non IC type/Standard size)[...]

BOARDS 37 DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board VTR: DSR-1500AP DSBK-180P Dual Video Input Board VTR: DSR-70AP DSBK-1801 SDI/AES/EBU Input/Output Board VTR: DSR-1800P DSBK-1803 i.LINK/DV Input/Output Board VTRs: DSR-1800P | DSR-1600P DSBK-160A SDI/i.LINK Input/Output Board VTR: DSR-70AP DSBK-1601 SDI/AES/EBU Output Board VTR: DSR-1600P DSBK-190 i.LI[...]

Optional Accessories & Peripheral Equipment MOUNTING & CARRYING ACCESSORIES 38 VCT-1170RM Video Tripod with Remote Control Cameras: DSR-PD170P | DSR-PDX10P CAC-4 Chest Pad Camera: DSR-1P A8278-057-A Adaptor bracket for WRR-805A/B Cameras: DSR-570WSP | DSR-390P LC-DS500 Carrying Case (Hard type) Cameras: DSR-570WSP | DSR-390P LCR-1 Rain Cove[...]

OTHERS 39 DXF-51 5-inch Monochrome Viewfinder Cameras: DSR-570WSP | DSR-390P WRT-822B UHF Synthesized Wireless Transmitter CVX-V18NSP Colour Video Camera for night shot application VF-58PK Filter Kit PL Filter and Multi-coat Filter Cameras: DSR-250P | DSR-PD170P WRR-855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Cameras: DSR-570WSP | DSR-390P | DSR-1P CVX-V1P Colour [...]

Specifications DIGITAL CAMCORDERS 40 DSR-570WSP / DSR-390P / DXC-D50P/WSP Camcorders DSR-570WSP DSR-390P DXC-D50P/WSP General Power requirements DC 12 V (11 to 17 V) Power consumption 26.1 W (with VF), 24 W (without VF) 22.1 W (with VF), 20 W (without VF) 26 W (with VF) Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) -10 °C to 45 °C (1[...]

DIGITAL CAMCORDERS 41 DSR-250P / DSR-PD170P / DSR-PDX10P Camcorders DSR-250P DSR-PD170P DSR-PDX10P General Power requirements DC 12 V(11 V to 17 V) DC 7.2 V (Battery), DC 8.4 V (AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (Battery operation), DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Power consumption 10.5 W ( with VF), 12.1 W ( with VF and LCD) 4.7 W (with VF), 5.4 W (with LCD) 5 W (with V[...]

Specifications DIGITAL VTRs DSR-2000P / DSR-1800P / DSR-1600P / DSR-1500AP Editing Recorders / Players DSR-2000P DSR-1800P DSR-1600P DSR-1500AP General Power requirements AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption (Max. ) 110 W 100 W 70 W 60 W Operating temperature 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °[...]

DIGITAL VTRs 43 DSR-45P DSR-30P DSR-25 DSR-11 System PAL PAL NTSC/PAL Switchable NTSC/PAL Switchable Power requirements AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz AC: 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz AC: 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 22 W 37 W 16 W 15 W Operating temperature 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 14[...]

Specifications VTR REAR CONNECTOR PANELS 44 DSR-45P DSR-30P DSR-25 DSR-11 DSR-70AP DSR-50P DSR-1800P DSR-1600P DSR-2000P DSR-1500AP DSR-DR1000P[...]

45 DIGITAL VTRs DSR-70AP Portable Editing Recorder General System PAL DC input XLR 4-pin (male), +12 V Power consumption 15 W Operating temperature 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Tape speed Approx. 28.2 mm/s (DVCAM mode), Approx. 18.8 mm/s (DV SP mode) Recording/Playback time 184 minute[...]

Specifications HARD DISK RECORDERS / FLEXICART 46 DSR-DR1000P Hard Disk Recorder General Power requirements AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 60 W Operating temperature 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Operating humidity Less than 80% Storage humidity Less than 90% Mass 7.5 k[...]

WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEMS 47 UWP Series Bodypack Transmitter / Handheld Microphone / Portable Tuner Handheld Microphone Oscillator Crystal-controlled PLL synthesizer Type of emission F3E Carrier frequencies CE model 798 MHz to 822 MHz (TV channels 62 to 64) or 838 MHz to 862 MHz (TV channels 67 to 69) Users may choose from 189 frequencies on each[...]

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