Sony HDW-S280 Manual page 2

A Compact HDCAM recorder with 24P-recording
capability – Opening New Horizons in Field and
Studio HD Productions
In recent years, high-definition content creation has
become increasingly commonplace in a variety of
applications - from prime-time dramas, documentaries
and sports, to digital cinema productions. From the
outset, Sony has responded to this trend by supplying
a range of HDCAM products, and by offering the
stunning 24P-recording format, recognized by the
CineAlta name.
In line with this commitment, Sony has now added the
HDW-S280 compact recorder – the first affordable
HDCAM deck to offer 24P-recording capability.
Packed into a compact half-rack-wide chassis only 3U
high, the HDW-S280 recorder provides an assortment
2
of features, such as interlace/progressive switchable
recording with selectable frame rates, legacy playback
of Betacam SX, Betacam SP and Betacam tapes, and
up-/down-conversion capabilities.
Despite its small size, the HDW-S280 front panel
incorporates a 3.5-inch* 16:9 color LCD display for
monitoring video, VTR status and setup menus. And,
for enhanced installation flexibility, the unit can be
AC, DC or battery driven.
With such a rich set of features built into an extremely
mobile design, the HDW-S280 recorder offers new
opportunities in a range of field and studio HD
productions.
* Viewable area, measured diagonally