Other Features - Sony DVCAM DSR-70A Operating Instructions Manual

Split editing
In insert editing, this allows the audio IN point to be
set separately from the video IN and OUT points.
Support for ClipLink function
This unit accepts instructions from an EditStation, to
transfer to the EditStation ClipLink log data held in the
cassette memory or index pictures recorded on the
tape. On the EditStation you can use these images and
data to carry out editing operations efficiently.
• Displaying ClipLink log data
• Changing ClipLink log data OK/NG status
• Cuing up to Mark IN and cue points provided by
ClipLink log data
• For cut editing, copying Mark IN data from ClipLink
log data
For an overview of the ClipLink function, see the appendix
"ClipLink Guide" (page 147).
Internal timecode generator and reader
An internal timecode generator and reader enables
timecode compliant with SMPTE/EBU format to be
recorded and played back. This allows editing to single
frame precision.
Outputting or inputting timecode (LTC) to or from an
external device is also possible using the TIME CODE
IN/OUT connectors.
The unit is also compatible with VITC.
High-speed search function
You can carry out a picture search while playing back
in color within the range +32 to –32 times normal
speed 1) .
When controlling the unit in shuttle mode from an
editor or remote control unit, you can search at any
speed in the range +32 to –32 times normal speed. In
jog mode a frame by frame search is possible. During
playback in the range +10 to –10 times normal speed,
high-speed audio playback is also possible.
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1) The positive direction refers to forward movement of the
tape, and the negative direction to reverse movement.
Digital slow motion playback
Using the frame memory function, noiseless slow
motion playback is possible at any speed in the range
1 1
+ / to – / times normal speed.
2 2
Digital jog sound function
When searching at speeds in the range +1 to +
1
– / to –1 times normal speed, the digital jog sound
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function is enabled. The audio signal is saved in
temporary memory, and replayed according to the
search speed. This allows searching on the sound
track.
Video process control
For analog video output and SDI-format video output,
you can adjust the video output level, chroma signal
output level, setup level (for DSR-70A), black level
(for DSR-70AP), and chroma phase.

Other Features

Two-Input video recording
With the optional DSBK-180/180P Dual Video Input
Board installed, you can record, switching between the
composite video input to the VIDEO INPUT connector
and the composite video input to the REF. VIDEO IN
connector.
The ease of switching video inputs when recording
helps improve later editing efficiency.
Menu operations for functions and
operating settings
To make it easier to use this unit for any particular
purpose, various functions and operating settings are
provided in the menu system.
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