Sony HDW-2000 series Manual page 11

FEATURES
Stunning High Definition Pictures
The HDW-1800 Series records High Definition component digital pictures using state-of-the-art
HDCAM video compression. A video data rate of 140 Mb/s ensures superb picture quality.
A 1/2-inch tape transport derived from Betacam and Digital Betacam technology provides a robust
and reliable design.
Switchable Between Interlace and Progressive Operation including 24PsF
HDW-1800 series VTRs are ideal for facilities producing and distributing programmes internationally.
Each model can be switched between 1080/50i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/25PsF and 1080/29.97PsF
frame rates* 1 . Compatible replay of MPEG IMX and Digital Betacam at 576/50i and 480/59.94i is
also provided by the HDW-D1800*
1080/23.98PsF and 1080/24PsF recording and playback is provided by both models.
*1 The frame rate of the source tape cannot be converted at the output between 1080/59.94i and 1080/50i or between 480/59.94i and
576/50i.
Up and Down-conversion Capabilities with Selectable Picture Modes
The HDW-D1800 and HDW-1800 recorders can output 525/59.94i and 625/50i signals in SD-SDI
or analogue composite from HDCAM playback. The HDW-D1800 can also output 1080i signals in
HD-SDI from SD legacy playback. Squeeze, letterbox and edge cropping can be applied to the up
or down-converted outputs.
A Smooth Path to High Definition
The HDW-D1800 provides compatible replay of MPEG IMX and Digital Betacam tapes, and with over
120,000 MPEG IMX and Digital Betacam camcorders and VTRs in use worldwide, offers
unprecedented replay capability.
720P Conversion and 2-3 Pull-down
When fitted with an optional HKDW-104 board, the HDW-D1800 and HDW-1800 can convert 1080i
material from tape to 720P for output. 2-3 pulldown is also added, enabling 23.98PsF and 24PsF*
material to be output as 720/59.94i
* For 24PsF material, 2-3 pull-down output is available only when it is played back at the system frequency of 23.98 Hz. (In this case,
its playback speed is reduced by 0.1%.)
Converted 720P Output
1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97PsF, 1080/23.98PsF, 525*
1080/50i, 1080/25PsF, 625*
* Conversion from SD material is available on the HDW-D1800 only.
HDV 1080i Stream Recording
The new HDW-D1800 and HDW-1800 recorders are equipped with a powerful
HDV 1080i stream recording capability. With the addition of the HKDW-105
board, the HDW-D1800 and HDW-1800 recorders can accept an HDV 1080i
compatible stream via i.LINK. This is ideal for users who want to shoot in HDV format and post in
HDCAM.
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. To meet the increasing need for 24P programme creation,
720/59.94P
720/50P
SQUEEZE mode
HD to SD, 16:9 HD picture is down-converted and
output as a 4:3 SD picture.
SD to HD, 4:3 SD picture is up-converted, then output
as a 16:9 HD picture.
LETTERBOX mode
HD to SD, 16:9 HD picture down-converted to SD
and output is presented in Letterbox on a 4:3 monitor.
SD to HD, 4:3 SD picture is cropped and presented
as a 16:9 picture.
EDGE CROP mode
HD to SD, edges of a 16:9 HD picture are cropped in
the down-converted 4:3 SD picture.
SD to HD, 4:3 SD picture up-converted as a 16:9 HD
picture, however the sides are cropped.
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