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Playback compatibility with DV format
A DV cassette recorded on a DV format VCR can be
played back on this unit. (It is not possible, however,
to play back cassettes recorded in LP mode.)
Support for two cassette sizes
There are two sizes of DVCAM cassette: standard and
mini. You can use either size with this unit.
• The reel mechanism automatically adjusts to the size
of cassette inserted.
• The capacity of a standard cassette is 184 minutes of
recording/playback, and that of a mini cassette is 40
minutes.
Variety of Interfaces
Digital interfaces (options)
The unit can use the following digital interfaces
provided by optional interface boards (see page 12).
• SDTI (QSDI)
1)
This interface allows video, audio and timecode
signals in SDTI (QSDI) format to be transferred at
normal speed between this unit and the ES-7
EditStation. (Optional DSBK-150 board)
• SDI
2)
This interface allows the unit to input or output D1
(component) digital video and audio signals.
(Optional DSBK-160 board)
• i.LINK (DV)
3)
The DV input/output connector using i.LINK
technology allows the unit to input and output digital
video and audio signals in DV format. (Optional
DSBK-140 board)
Analog interfaces
A wide range of analog interfaces is provided,
allowing this unit to be connected to various video and
audio devices.
• Analog video: Composite and S-video interfaces are
provided. There is also a component interface option
(DSBK-170).
• Analog audio: There are two input channels and two
output channels. There is also support for microphone
input.
Full Functionality for More
Efficient Editing
This unit has a number of functions which assist in
efficient and precise editing.
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, refer to the
separate ClipLink Guide.
1) SDTI (QSDI): SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) is
the name of a standard interface established as SMPTE
305M.
This unit uses SDTI to transmit DV data, and the input/
output connectors are labled “SDTI(QSDI)”.
In indicator and menu indications, however, the
“SDTI(QSDI)” name is shortened to “SDTI”.
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2) SDI: Serial Digital Interface is used for transferring video
signals in component digital format (D1).
3) is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that
this product is in agreement with IEEE1394-1995
specifications and their revisions.
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