Sony HDW-2000 series Manual page 6

HDW-2000 Series Digital Video Recorders
Switchable Between Interlace and
Progressive Operation including
24PsF
HDCAM VTRs and players are ideal for facilities
producing and distributing programmes interna-
tionally. Each model can be switched between
1080/50i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/25PsF
1080/29.97PsF frame rates* 1 . Compatible replay
of 576/50i and 480/59.94i is also provided by
each deck* 1 .
To meet the increasing need for 24P programme
creation, 1080/23.98PsF and 1080/24PsF
recording and playback is now available on all
HDW-2000 Series recorders. Conversion of
23.98PsF/24PsF recordings to a 25PsF output
is also provided with time code conversion
performed by the VTR* 2 .
Finally, a 720/59.94P signal down-converted
from 1080/59.94i or 1080/29.97PsF can be
output from the VTR or player*
*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. Playback of a 576-line analogue
Betacam tape on the HDW-M2000/M2100 (NTSC model),
and playback of a 480-line analogue Betacam tape on the
HDW-M2000P/M2100P (PAL model) is for monitoring
purposes only.
*2 Requires audio pitch correction. Down-conversion and/or
"pull-down" of tapes played back at 23.98PsF or 24PsF
frame rates is not provided.
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Long Recording Time
on a Single Cassette
The combination of HDCAM compression and
high-density recording onto 1/2-inch tape yields
a maximum recording time onto a small cassette
of 40 minutes at 1080/59.94i, 48 minutes at
1080/50i and 50 minutes at 1080/24PsF.
and
Up to 124 minutes at 1080/59.94i, 149 minutes
at 1080/50i and 155 minutes at 1080/24PsF
can be recorded onto a large cassette – ideal for
feature films, dramas and football games running
to extra time and penalties.
Digital Audio and
Dolby ® * Recording
The HDCAM format records four channels (two
AES/EBU stereo pairs) of non-compressed digi-
tal audio (20 bit at 48 kHz). The HDW-2000
2 .
Series recorders can also record non-audio data
streams within the audio recording area by pack-
aging the data within an AES/EBU wrapper.
Dolby-E and Dolby AC-3 (non audio) data
streams can be input to the VTR and recorded
onto the audio tracks.
* Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Inc.
HDW-M2000P Rear Panel
Compact Design and Low Power
Consumption
The HDW-2000 Series is based upon a compact
4RU-size* design and weighs only 23 kg (50 lb
11 oz). It also has low power consumption of
220 W. This makes the VTRs and player ideal for
studio use and also in OB vehicles, where space
is often limited.
*4 RU size = 427 x 174 x 540 mm (16 7/8 x 6 7/8 x 21 1/2 inches)
Easy Integration into your Facility
The HDW-2000 Series features a wide range of
interfaces including:
■ HD SDI I/O*
■ SDI output (D1 component)
■ SDTI I/O* (optional - requires HKDW-102
SDTI Interface Board)
■ Analogue Component output
■ Analogue Composite output (NTSC/PAL)
■ Digital Audio I/O*(AES/EBU)
■ Analogue Audio I/O*
■ Audio Monitor output (2-ch analogue)
*The HDW-M2100P player provides outputs only.