Sony SRW-5000 Operation Manual page 10

1-1 Features
HDCAM Format
The HDCAM format uses tape with the same 12.65
mm width as the Betacam series to enable recording of
up to two hours of high-quality HD video. Video
signal compression uses prefilter and coefficient
recording technology.
Advanced Recording and Playback
Functions
High-quality digital recording
This unit uses a component system to record video
signals. An AES/EBU format with a wide dynamic
range is used for 12-channel audio recording. A unique
and powerful error correction circuit and concealment
circuit are used in digital signal processing.
Accurate and stable video signal output is made
possible by setting and adjusting the internal digital
video processor.
Record/playback modes
HDCAM-SR format (SRW-5000/5500) or HDCAM
format (SRW-5500)
As the record/playback mode, you can select from the
following nine modes.
1080×1920: 59.94i/60i/50i/23.98PsF/24PsF/25PsF/
29.97PsF/30PsF
720×1280: 59.94P (HDCAM-SR format only)
Playback compatibility
You can select the following compatibility playback
functions.
• HDCAM (SRW-5000)
1080×1920:59.94i/60i/50i/23.98PsF/24PsF/25PsF/
29.97PsF/30PsF
• Digital Betacam
525/59.94i, 625/50i
However, Digital Betacam playback requires the
HKSR-5002 (option).
Internal format conversion function
By installing an optional HKSR-5001, when the
operating mode of this unit is 23.98PsF or 24PsF, a
59.94i or 60i mode HD SDI output (audio/VITC
multiplex) is made available. Additionally, conversion
in either direction between 1080×1920 and 720×1280,
and conversion from 4:2:2 signal to 4:4:4 signal is
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1) Tele-File
A contact-free system for writing, reading, and modifying
1-2
Chapter 1 Overview
possible, and with the additional installation of an
HKSR-5003, conversion from a 4:4:4 signal to a 4:2:2
signal.
Noiseless playback with DT heads
When using the HDCAM-SR or HDCAM format, the
dedicated playback DT heads allow you to perform
noiseless playback in the range from –1 to +2 times
normal speed, including still-picture playback. When
using the Digital Betacam format, the playback range
is from –1 to +3. However, Digital Betacam playback
requires the HKSR-5002 (option).
Video and audio confidence heads
Video and audio (channels 1 through 12, or 4 channels
for the HDCAM format (SRW-5500 only)) signals can
be recorded and simultaneously played back to check
the recording.
Internal time code generator and reader
The internal time code generator allows you to record
time code (LTC or user bits) together with video and
audio signals. Time codes (LTC or user bits) can be
read during playback using the time code reader.
Computer servo system
Computer-controlled servo motors provide direct drive
for the drum, capstan, and two reels, enabling quick
and accurate tape access.
Capstan override function
You can adjust the playback speed by ±15% to ensure
synchronization between, for example, two VTRs
playing back the same program.
Independent audio level control
It is possible to adjust the recording and playback
levels either independently on each channel or
simultaneously on all 12 channels (or 4 channels for
HDCAM format (SRW-5500 only)) while monitoring
the peak values.
Tele-File 1) memory label system
This unit incorporates the Tele-File memory label
system to allow users to read, write and update
videocassette management information, log data (IN/
OUT points) and cue point data on memory labels,
providing greater efficiency in cassette management
and editing.
video cassette-related information on IC memory-bearing
labels. Tele-File is a trademark of Sony Corporation.