Features - Sony RM-280 Operation Manual

Features

The RM-280 is a compact linear editing controller. You
can use this unit as either a simple editor or a remote
controller.
As an editor that can handle various systems, the RM-280
not only edits SD materials but it can also edit HD
materials including 24 PsF.
Switchable between editor mode and remote
control mode
The RM-280 can be used as an editor or a remote
controller by setting the EDITOR/REMOTE CONTROL
switch.
In editor mode, the RM-280 is capable of assemble editing
and insert editing.
In remote control mode, the two VTRs connected to this
unit can be controlled separately. Also, you can assign the
commonly-used functions to the PF (Programmable
Function) keys using the setup menu.
Compatible with various system frequencies
The RM-280 is compatible with 29.97 frames (525), 25
frames (625), 24 frames, and 23.98 frames.
Three types of time counter selectable
Besides the CTL (control) signals and timecode counters,
an RTC (relative timecode) counter is also available.
In RTC mode, after you reset the timecode to zero, the
increase or decrease of the timecode is displayed in the
same way as the CTL signal count. Therefore an easy and
precise editing is possible.
Two types of editing
In assemble editing mode, you can edit video signals and
four-channel audio signals simultaneously.
In insert editing mode, you can edit video and audio
signals separately or in combination.
Quick access to the edit point with the search dial
You can locate the edit point quickly and precisely with the
search dial by selecting jog, shuttle or variable mode as the
playback operation.
Synchronization of the connected VTRs
The RM-280 adjusts the tape speed of the player and
recorder and synchronizes them. Therefore, the RM-280
can perform extremely precise editing.
Start delay time learning capability
The RM-280 detects the start delay time of the connected
VTR automatically and retain this data for several years
even after the power is turned off. This capability allows
easy and precise editing.
Editing using the setup menu
Basic editing settings like preroll time and editing timing
can be set in detail using the setup menu.
Preset VTR constants for the recommended
VTRs
The VTR and XDCAM constants required for editing are
already preset in the RM-280 for the following
recommended VTRs. Therefore you don't need to adjust
these value for them.
HDCAM VTRs HDW-S280, HDW-2000 series
Digital Betacam DVW-2000 series, DVW-500 series
VTRs
Betacam SX DNW-A28, DNW-A75 series, DNW-
VTRs A25WSP
Betacam VTRs BVW-75 series, PVW-2800 series,
UVW-1800 series
DVCAM VTRs DSR-2000A/2000AP, DSR-1800A/
1800AP, DSR-1600A/1600AP, DSR-
1500A/1500AP, DSR-45A/45AP
XDCAM PDW-F70, PDW-F75, PDW-HD1500,
PDW-1500 with a PDBZ-E1500
installed, PDW-F1600, XDS-PD1000,
XDS-PD2000
Connectable to an XDCAM recorder in remote
control mode
You can use the thumbnail search function or scene
selection function of Professional Disc Recorders
this unit is connected as a remote controller.
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Supported devices: PDW-1500, PDW-F75, PDW-HR1, PDW-HR1/MK1,
PDW-HD1500, PDW-F1600, PDW-HD1200, XDS-1000/1000C, XDS-
PD1000/1000C, XDS-PD2000/2000C
Capable of controlling two VTRs in remote
control mode
You can use the PF keys as a ten-key numeric keypad in
remote control mode. Also, you can control the tape
running of up to two VTRs simultaneously and perform a
sync play.
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