Sony BETACAM SX Operation Manual page 6

1-1 Features
Powerful editing functions
With two of these units together, you can carry out
automatic or manual editing, using either assemble or
insert editing.
The system also provides a powerful range of
functions for setting and amending edit points,
preview, review, and other aspects of efficient editing.
DMC (dynamic motion control) editing
You can save a varying speed, in the range -1 to +2
times normal speed, for an editing segment, and
automatically edit with this varying speed.
Split editing
In insert editing, this allows the audio IN and OUT
points to be set independently.
Preread editing
The audio or video on the tape can be read out,
processed, and rerecorded with no time shift, using the
preread heads.
Cross-fade editing
For audio editing, you can select from cut-in editing,
fade-in editing, and fade-in/fade-out editing.
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Chapter 1 Overview
Menu-based setup
Initial settings for the unit's operating condition, the
interfaces with connected equipment, and so forth can
be made by menu operations on the front panel of the
unit.
Wide range of indications
In addition to the LED display which shows the
operating status and current settings of this unit and
connected equipment, a fluorescent display displays
numerical values including time code, user bits, editing
IN and OUT points, editing durations, error messages
and setup menu information.
Selection of external/internal time code
You can record using either an external time code or
the output of the built-in time code generator. You can
also synchronize the built-in time code generator to an
external time code.
Connection to external control devices
It is possible to connect a BVE-900/910/2000/9000/
9000P/9100/9100P or other BVE-series editor, a
control and monitoring computer, a BVR-50/50P
remote controller for the built-in digital video
processor, and so forth.
Economy
• You can use a variety of tapes, including low-priced
tapes for UVW-series VTRs and tapes for Betacam
SP or Betacam SX format. Using large cassettes,
recording of 180 minutes or more is possible.
• The design needs minimal maintenance, and requires
no daily maintenance or checks. The drum and other
components have reduced maintenance costs.
Rack mounting
The unit can be mounted in an EIA standard 19-inch
rack.
For details of rack mounting, refer to the Installation
Manual.