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Sony HDW-2000 series Manual
Sony HDW-2000 series Manual

Sony HDW-2000 series Manual

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HDW-2000 Series
HDW-1800 Series
HDW-S280
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Summary of Contents for Sony HDW-2000 series

  • Page 1 HDW-2000 Series HDW-1800 Series HDW-S280 J-H1 & J-H3 Digital Recorders and Players www.sonybiz.net/hdcam...
  • Page 2 A WORLDWIDE STANDARD FOR DIGITAL PRODUCTION High Definition equals better-looking television pictures – for the benefit of programme makers, broadcasters, advertisers and viewers.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    HDCAM is firmly established as the preferred format for quality-conscious media professionals everywhere. HDCAM builds upon more than 25 years of Sony heritage in 1/2-inch tape technology - the overwhelming choice of thousands of users who have standardised on Sony 1/2-inch formats for their operations. HDW-2000 Series HDCAM VTRs and players offer the same intuitive control layout, ergonomics and workflow that are familiar to Digital Betacam and...
  • Page 4: Hdw-2000 Series Digital Video Recorders And Player

    A Smooth Path to High Definition The HDW-2000 Series guarantees the smoothest path to the world of HD. With a choice of four models within the line-up, it’s easy to choose the best combination of cost and performance for your facility.
  • Page 5 Betacam SX, Betacam SP, Betacam Built-in Up* and Down-converters In addition to compatible replay of Standard Definition cassettes, the HDW-2000 Series features built-in up and down-converters as standard. Existing Standard Definition recordings can be up- converted to HD, while HDCAM material can be down-converted to SD for post production, transmission, or delivery via DVD.
  • Page 6 Single Cassette Consumption 24PsF The combination of HDCAM compression and The HDW-2000 Series is based upon a compact high-density recording onto 1/2-inch tape yields 4RU-size* design and weighs only 23 kg (50 lb HDCAM VTRs and players are ideal for facilities a maximum recording time onto a small cassette 11 oz).
  • Page 7 VTR remotely. Easy Maintenance Most of the circuitry of the HDW-2000 Series is arranged on plug-in boards to allow quick and easy maintenance. The drum assembly has been designed to achieve simple, low cost maintenance by adopting an upper drum mechanism and an auto adjustment function. This significantly reduces the...
  • Page 8 Search Shot Marks Recognisable colour pictures in shuttle mode, at speeds up to ±50 times normal playback, HDW-2000 Series VTRs can scan tapes with guarantee quick access to the required Shot Marks and automatically detect their material on tape. positions. After scanning, a list of Shot Marks is displayed on the video monitor, allowing ™...
  • Page 9 The HDW-2000 Series VTRs can record up to 255 bytes x 3 packets of metadata per field, which can be transferred to other devices via HD-SDI or SDTI.
  • Page 10: Hdw-1800 Series Digital Video Recorders

    AFFORDABLE audience. Packing the same HDCAM picture and sound quality as the ENTRY TO HDW-2000 Series, the feature set of the two new VTRs has been THE WORLD optimised to offer a lower cost entry to the world of HDCAM.
  • Page 11 FEATURES Stunning High Definition Pictures SQUEEZE mode The HDW-1800 Series records High Definition component digital pictures using state-of-the-art HDCAM video compression. A video data rate of 140 Mb/s ensures superb picture quality. A 1/2-inch tape transport derived from Betacam and Digital Betacam technology provides a robust and reliable design.
  • Page 12 HDW-1800 Series Digital Video Recorders HDW-D1800 (top) and HDW-1800 Rear Panels Search Functions Frame Accurate Editing – Jog and Shuttle Mode Insert and assemble editing with frame accuracy is provided on the HDW-D1800 and The HDW-D1800 and HDW-1800 recorders HDW-1800. Each video and audio channel can deliver recognisable colour pictures in shuttle be edited independently.
  • Page 13 Dynamic Motion Control (DMC) The HDW-1800 and HDW-D1800 incorporate many of the operational features of Playback the HDW-2000 Series. The following table shows the main operational differences. The HDW-D1800 and HDW-1800 recorders also provide DMC playback capability, which HDW-1800 HDW-2000 HDW-D1800 HDW-D2000 ✔...
  • Page 14: Hdw-S280 Portable Digital Video Recorder

    OPERATION IN taries, sport and mainstream entertainment. Since the launch of HDCAM, THE REMOTEST Sony has developed a line-up of camcorders and VTRs which are now in OF LOCATIONS use by the most discerning professionals around the world. To strengthen this line-up further, Sony added a compact recorder to the HDCAM range.
  • Page 15: Main Features

    MAIN FEATURES Superb High Definition Pictures Built-in Up and Down-converters SQUEEZE mode with Selectable Picture Modes The HDW-S280 records High Definition com- ponent digital pictures onto small HDCAM The HDW-S280 can output 480/59.94i and cassettes using state-of-the-art HDCAM 576/50i signals via SD-SDI or analogue video compression.
  • Page 16 HDW-S280 Digital Video Recorder Rear Panel AC/DC or Battery-powered Search Functions – Operation Jog and Shuttle Modes The HDW-S280 recorder can operate on AC, The HDW-S280 recorder delivers recognis- DC and battery* power, greatly increasing its able colour pictures in shuttle mode at flexibility for field productions.
  • Page 17: System Configurations

    * Assemble editing only. Frame accuracy is ±1 frame. Unrivalled Heritage in Advanced Metal Tape NON-LINEAR EDITING Technology Sony HDCAM tape has been developed to offer optimum record and playback performance across the full range of HDCAM recorders and players. HD-SDI...
  • Page 18: J-H1/J-H3 Compact Digital Video Players

    J-H1/J-H3 Compact Digital Video Players HDCAM With HDCAM camcorders and studio VTRs now in widespread use around PLAYBACK the world, it was inevitable that producers, editors and others involved in programme production would demand cost-effective HDCAM players ON YOUR DESK for viewing, logging and feeding of HDCAM material into non-linear edit systems.
  • Page 19 DV-based non-linear editors for low-cost off-line editing. * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a i.LINK connection may not communicate with others. Please refer ** Assemble or Insert editing functions cannot be used.
  • Page 20: Specifications

    XLR-3-pin type, male, x 2 (+4 dBm at 600 Ω load, low impedance, balanced) Headphones JM-60 Stereo phone jack (-∞ to -12 dBu at 8 Ω load, unbalanced) Remote1 In D-sub 9-pin, Sony 9-pin remote interface Remote1 Out D-sub 9-pin, Sony 9-pin remote interface RS-232C...
  • Page 21 JM-60 Stereo phone jack (-∞ to -12 dBu at 8 Ω load, unbalanced) S/N ratio 72 dB or more 50 dB or more (Dolby NR off) D-sub 9-pin, Sony 9-pin remote interface T.H.D. 1% or less 2% or less D-sub 9-pin, Sony 9-pin remote interface Wow &...
  • Page 22 XLR-3-pin type, male x 2, +4 dBm (600 Ω load), low impedance, balanced Headphones JM-60 Stereo phone jack (-∞ to -12 dBu at 8 Ω load, unbalanced) Remote (RS-422) D-sub 9-pin, Sony 9-pin remote interface Video control D-sub 9-pin DC output...
  • Page 23 Not all services are available in all countries. If you’d like to find out more about what we do, who we do it for and how we do it, visit www.sonybiz.net or contact your local Sony office.
  • Page 24 Sony Specialist Dealers receive extensive training on all our products and services. They combine this with an in-depth knowledge of the market, ensuring you get advice that meets your needs before and after purchase. To find your nearest Sony Specialist Dealer visit our “dealer locator” at: www.sonybiz.net/dealer ©2006 Sony Corporation.

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