Sony DSR-DU1 Brochure & Specs page 2

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APPLICATION EXAMPLES
Application Examples
New levels of flexibility in the field and in production
In Acquisition: An innovative shooting style using
DVCAM shoulder-mount camcorders
The DSR-DU1 docks onto the rear of compatible camcorders by use of the
optional CA-DU1 Camera Adaptor. By connecting an i.LINK cable from the
camcorder to the camera adaptor, the camera output is recorded to the hard drive
of the DSR-DU1 in parallel with the recording on the camcorder's tape.
Additionally, the DSR-DU1 will continue to record during cassette changes,
preventing the loss of a vital scene. Since a slot-in mechanism interfaces the
DSR-DU1 to the CA-DU1 Camera Adapter, mounting and demounting the
DSR-DU1 is very quick and simple. This system provides the reliability required to
protect your important footage.
Compatible Sony camcorders are
the DSR-570WS/570WSP/370/370P/500WS/500WSP/300A/300AP/250/250P
In Acquisition: Longer recording and higher reliability with
i.LINK(DV) interface equipped handy camcorders
The DSR-DU1 is also capable of interfacing with a variety of i.LINK(DV) interface
equipped Sony hand-held camcorders. With a single i.LINK cable connection, it is
possible to record the camera output in parallel with the recording being made on the
camcorder's tape. Since these camcorders only accommodate mini cassettes with
a maximum recording time of 40 minutes in DVCAM mode, the three-hour recording
time of the DSR-DU1 (equivalent to the maximum recording time of a standard size
DVCAM tape) can significantly expand the use of these compact, hand-held
camcorders in DVCAM-based productions.
As a source feeder machine using the SBP2 protocol
The support of the SBP2 protocol on the i.LINK port of the DSR-DU1 allows
DVCAM/DV stream video and audio to be output as asynchronous files. Thus,
when connected to an SBP2-compatible, i.LINK interface equipped compatible
nonlinear editor, the files on the DSR-DU1 can be directly
transferred to the nonlinear editor's local media drive. A
maximum of twice normal transfer speed is achieved,
effectively reducing the time required for material ingestion.
Since the record start and stop time code values generated
during acquisition are stored in the DSR-DU1 and
transferred together with the material files, the burden of the
logging process common to nonlinear editing is reduced.
As a source feeder machine using the AV/C protocol
Thanks to its VTR-like functions and the support of the AV/C protocol on its i.LINK
connector, the DSR-DU1 can be used as an independent source feeder. It can be
connected to i.LINK(DV) interface equipped compatible DVCAM recorder VTRs as a
feeder machine for making dubs. Establishing the same connection with an i.LINK
interface equipped nonlinear editor allows material on the DSR-DU1 to be uploaded
to the media drive of the editor.
DSR-570WS
DSR-370
DSR-250
3
DSR-PD150
DSR-PD100A
DSR-DU1
Video Disk Unit
with Supplied Case
AC-V700A
AC Adaptor/Charger
Non-linear System
(AV/C Protocol)
DSR-DU1
Video Disk Unit
The equipment in the figure above are labeled with NTSC model names.
DSR-DU1
Video Disk Unit
CA-DU1
Camera Adaptor
Li-ion Battery
BP-L90A/L60A/L40A
4-pin
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery
BP-M50/M100
i.LINK Connection
6-pin
DSR-DU1
Video Disk Unit
with Supplied Case
CC D
1 2 x
4-pin
Battery Pack
NP-F960/F750
i.LINK Connection
4-pin
DSR-DU1
Video Disk Unit
PC
CA-DU1
Camera Adaptor
i.LINK Connection
(SBP2 Protocol)
i.LINK Connection
(SBP2 Protocol)
Dubbing System
PC
i.LINK
Connection
i.LINK Connection
4-pin
DSR-DU1
(AV/C Protocol)
Video Disk Unit
Battery Charger
BC-L50/M50
AC Adapter/Charger
AC-V700A
AC-DN1
AC Adaptor
DSR-2000
DSR-70A
6-pin