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DSR-30 DVCAM™ Digital Videocassette Recorder

SONY DSR30.GIF (12130 bytes)

DVCAM Recording and Playback
The DSR-30 uses the DVCAM format to provide high video and audio quality and reliability for professional use. The 8-bit component digital recording with a 5:1 compression ratio and sampling at the rate of 4:1:1 provides superb picture quality and multi-generation performance.

184-minute Recording
There are two sizes of DVCM video cassette tapes, a mini size and a standard size. In spite of the narrow tape width (1/4-inch or 6.35 mm) and a compact cassette size, up to 184-minute recording is possible with a standard cassette (PDV-184ME) and 40-minute recording with a mini size cassette (PDVM-40ME).

DV Playback
The DSR-30 is also capable of playing back the consumer DV format tape both the standard size and mini size (SP mode only).

LANC Editing
The DSR-30 is equipped with LANC connectors. By connecting the DSR-30 with another LANC based recorder or a camcorder such as the DSR-200, TC-based accurate editing is possible. Even without an editing controller, the DSR-30 is capable of assemble editing with a program memory of up to ten events. Insertion of video and/or audio signal is also possible without an editing controller. With the optional FXE-12 Video Editing System connected, the DSR-30 can serve as a feeder machine for a professional A/B roll editing system.

Built-in Control Tray
The DSR-30 has a built-in control tray which can be easily extended from the main unit. The Jog/Shuttle dial allows picture search at +-1/5 to 15 times normal speed in both forward and reverse, accompanied by audio playback at the same speed.

DV IN/OUT (IEEE 1394 based)
The DSR-30 has a DV IN/OUT based on IEEE 1394. When connected with other recorders with a DV IN/OUT (such as another DSR-30 or the DSR-200), the DSR-30 provides a video/audio and data dubbing capability, virtually without any deterioration of quality.

Dual Cassette Mechanism
The DSR-30 incorporates a dual cassette mechanism which accepts both Mini size and Standard size DVCAM cassette tapes without an adaptor.

SPECIFICATIONS

INPUTS/OUTPUTS

Video Inputs
Composite:BNC connector x 1 (rear),
pin jack x 1 (front), 1.0Vp-p
75, sync negative
S-Video:4-pin mini DIN connector x 2
(front x 1, rear x 1)
Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75, sync negative
C: 0.286Vp-p (subcarrier burst), 75

Video Outputs
Composite:BNC connector x 2,
pin jack x 1, 1.0Vp-p
75, sync negative
S-Video:4-pin mini DIN connector x 2
Y:1.0Vp-p, 75,unbalanced, sync negative
C:0.286Vp-p (subcarrier burst),
75, unbalanced

Audio Input
Phono jack x 2 (stereo) (front x 1, rear x 1)
Input level 2Vrms (full bit)

Audio Output
Phono jack x 1 (stereo)
Output level 2Vrms (full bit)

Digital Input/Output
DV type, 4-pin jack x 1 (IEEE 1394)

LANC
Stereo mini-mini jack x 2
(front x 1, rear x 1, priority on front)

Headphone jack
Stereo mini jack x1

Microphone input
Mini jack x 1 (low impedance)

Control S input
Mini jack x 1

Control S output
Mini jack x 1

Trigger input
Phono jack x 1 (active short)

GENERAL

Video signal standard
EIA standards, NTSC color

Tape speed
Approx. 28.193mm/sec. (DVCAM mode)
Approx. 18.79mm/sec. (DV SP playback mode)

Maximum recording time
184 minutes (with PDV-184ME)

Tape rewind time
Less than 2 minutes with PDV-184ME

Search speed
-2, -1, -1/5, Still, 1/5, x1, x2, cue/review (10 or 15 times)

Operating temperature
5°C to 40°C
(41°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature
-20°C to 60°C
(-4°F to 140°F)

Power requirements
AC 120V, 50/60Hz

Power consumption
32W

PDVM-12ME/22ME/32ME/40ME Digital video cassette (mini)

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