Sony DSR-45A Operating Instructions Manual page 10

Features
DV format compatibility
The unit can perform recording and playback in the
DV-format (SP mode only). (Recording/playing an
image in LP mode is not available.)
Choice of two cassette sizes
The unit can use both standard-size and mini-size
DVCAM/DV cassettes.
• According to cassette size, the position of the reel
drive plates automatically changes.
• The maximum recording/playback times are 184
minutes for standard size cassettes and 40 minutes for
mini-size cassettes (DVCAM format).
Remote control
The unit can be operated by remote control from the
CONTROL S system Remote Control Unit (DSRM-
10/20, not supplied), or an editing controller that has
an RS-422A, RS-232C, or LANC jack.
Optional accessory: DSRM-10 Remote Control Unit
The DSRM-20 is currently unavailable.
High-speed search function
If you use an editing controller or the Remote Control
Unit (DSRM-10/20, not supplied), the unit has a
picture search function that allows you to view color
pictures at playback speeds up to 14 times normal
speed (DSR-45A) or up to 17 times normal speed
(DSR-45AP) in both forward and reverse directions.
You can also search frame-by-frame in jog mode.
While searching for scenes, you can also hear playback
audio.
Internal time code generator/reader
The unit contains a time code generator/reader that can
generate and read longitudinal time code (LTC) in the
SMPTE format (DSR-45A) or EBU format (DSR-
45AP).
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This unit can output the time code read from tape as an
analog (LTC) signal, and receive externally generated
time code (LTC).
Digital slow playback
The unit has a frame memory function that allows slow
playback without noise. This is available only at +
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time speed and – / -time speed.
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TBC (Time Base Corrector)
The unit has a digital TBC that provides jitter-free
video output for analog signals. The video output
level, chrominance signal output level, and setup level
(DSR-45A only) can all be adjusted.
Jog audio function
If you use the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-10/20, not
supplied) or an editing controller, audio can be
monitored at various playback speeds when in jog
mode.
Various interfaces
The unit provides many types of interface connectors.
• Analog video: component video, composite video, S-
video (IN/OUT)
• Analog audio: XLR (3-pin) output connectors
provide four channel simultaneous playback, phono
jack type input connectors.
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• i.LINK (DV) : i.LINK-compliant DV jack (4-pin)
allows input or output of digital video/audio signals
in DVCAM/DV format.
Optional accessories: VMC-IL4415(A), VMC-IL4615(A)
i.LINK cable
• TC (Time code): BNC type input/output connectors
allow input/output of the time code between this unit
and an external device.
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