Features And Benefits; Recording And Playback - Sony SRW-5000 Brochure & Specs

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Features and Benefits

1080 Recording and Playback

The SRW-5000 records full HD images at an exceptionally
high picture quality using 1080 x 1920 active pixels as
specified by the ITU Common Image Format (CIF). The entire
range of both interlaced and progressive frame rates are
available, ranging from 24/25P progressive imaging, to 50/60i
for high-end HDTV production applications. The SRW-5000
records top-quality 4:2:2 Y/Pb/Pr component or
full-bandwidth 4:4:4 (RGB) 10-bit recordings,*
very mild compression.
The SRW-5000 also offers up to 12 channels of 24-bit audio
at 48 kHz, to meet the needs of the most demanding audio
recording requirements in digital-content mastering. Each
channel is independently editable.
The SRW-5000 is the optimal VTR for any movie-making task –
from acquisition and editing to telecine transfers and digital
mastering.
1 Requires the optional HKSR-5003 RGB Processor Board.
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720P Recording and Playback
In standard configuration, the SRW-5000 also records in
4:2:2 720/59.94P or 720/60P formats. These formats can be
used for American DTV programming and transmission
applications. As with the 1080 format, you still have up to
12 channels of independently editable 24-bit audio available
when operating in 720P format. In addition, 720P/1080i and
720P/480i bi-directional format conversion can be
accomplished in this VTR.
Internal Format Conversion
The SRW-5000 is equipped with an internal down converter
that provides SDTV outputs from 1080 recordings. By
adding optional plug-in boards, you can give the SRW-5000
extended format-conversion capabilities such as 2-3
pull-down capability, up/down conversion from 720P
recordings, and 4:4:4 to 4:2:2 conversion. Refer to the
format-conversion chart on page 8 for further details.
Legacy Playback
Not only is the SRW-5000 an affordable VTR for use in
digital cinematography and high-end HD production, it also
provides a smooth migration path for organizations with
legacy systems by retaining current acquisition tools and
archives in action. The SRW-5000 can play back HDCAM
and Digital BETACAM* 2 tapes, making it an ideal and
cost-effective solution for facilities involved in demanding
high-end film and HD work.
2 Requires the optional HKSR-5002 Digital BETACAM Processor Board.
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