Sony 45P - Manuel (Page 10)

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Features
Chapter 1 Overview
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-
20, not supplied), or an editing controller that has an
RS-422A, RS-232C, or LANC jack.
High-speed search function
If you use an editing controller or the Remote Control
Unit (DSRM-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-
45) or up to 17 times normal speed (DSR-45P) 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-45) or EBU format (DSR-45P).
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 +
1 /
3
-
time speed and – 1 /
3
-time speed.
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-45 only) can all be adjusted.
Jog audio function
If you use the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-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.
• i.LINK (DV) 1) : i.LINK-compliant DV jack (4-pin)
allows input or output of digital video/audio signals
in DVCAM/DV format.
• 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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