FEATURES

DV-device connectivity
 

Users can convert their 1/2" SD Betacam series materials to a 25 Mbps DV signal for transfer to a DV device. Connecting a J-30SDI with a DV device via a single i.LINK cable, 1/2" Betacam series materials, including archives even 20-year-old, can be converted to a 25 Mbps DV signal (video, audio and time code are transferred) and transferred to a DV device.


Powerful playback capability
 

During cassette loading, each format, which can be played back on the J-30SDI, is automatically identified, so no menu settings or switching is necessary. The J-30SDI has the capability to playback Betacam, Betacam SP, Betacam SX, MPEG IMX and Digital Betacam tape recordings.


Compact body design
 

Equivalent in size to a standard desktop PC, they can be effortlessly placed on the desks of busy producers, journalists and editors. The J-30SDI is merely 307 x 100 x 397 mm (12 1/8 x 4 x 15 3/4 inches) in size and weighs only 8.2 kg (18 lb 1 oz). It can be used horizontally or placed upright with the supplied vertical stand.


Replay of both small and large cassettes
 

Large size cassettes as well as small size cassettes can be played.


525/625 versatility
 

Operable in international environment. The J-30SDI can be easily switched between 525/60 and 625/50 playback modes.


SDI output
 

The J-30SDI can be digitally connected with the conventional Betacam Family VTRs. The J-30SDI offers two SDI outputs, one of which has superimposition capability.


Wireless infrared remote controller
 

Very useful in the presentation application. The J-30SDI incorporates an infrared remote controller, which allows wireless control capability of fundamental operations. It can be connected with a conventional TV monitor as well as a data projector via composite video or S-video interface.


Flexible audio outputs
 

Users can connect the J-30SDI to a stereo speaker or amplifier. The J-30SDI comes equipped with two channels of analog audio output, available either from the XLR connectors or RCA pin jacks located on the rear panel. Audio outputs are 1/2ch, 3/4ch and Cue. (When playing back MPEG IMX tapes, 5/6ch and 7/8 can also be outputted.)


UMID and Essence Mark Readable
 

Effective metadata handling. The UMID and Essence Mark can be read by the J-30SDI when playing back the MPEG IMX or Digital Betacam tapes. Those are output through the SDI interface.


Shot Mark handling
 

A list of all marks can be displayed on a video monitor, allowing easy cueing to any mark. The J-30SDI can scan tapes with Shot Marks and automatically detect their positions.

Features and specifications subject to change without notice.