Superior Audio/Video Quality

• Outstanding picture quality, thanks to the Betacam SP format
• More than 100 minutes of recording/playback time using L-size Metal Betacam SP cassettes
• Two longitudinal audio channels with the Dolby C-type Noise Reduction System displayed in unique bar graph indicators

Frame Accurate Editing Function

(When controlled from an optional RS-422A equipped editing control unit or RS-232C equipped computer)

• Frame accurate insert editing (video only) for animation and computer graphics (CC) creation

Versatile System Control

• Built-in Time Base Stabiliser with advanced high quality digital dropout compensation
• Built-in EBU time code (LTC/User Bits) generator and reader
• D-sub 25-pin interface complied with RS-232C and D-sub 9-pin complied with RS-422A for sophisticated system control for CC creation arid external computer operation
• Y/R-Y/B-Y component signal input and output via BNC switchable to RGB inputs/outputs
• Both separate sync and a sync on green channel connectors

• Composite input/output connectors
• S-video (Y/C separate) input/output connectors
• Trigger signal output function for Sony colour video printers

User Friendly Operation

• High speed picture search provides recognizable colour picture at up to 5 times normal speed in forward and reverse (16 times in monochrome) with the optional SVRM-100A Remote Control Unit
• Built-in character generator to monitor display information such as VTR status, time code, self-diagnostic message, set-up menu, etc.
• Initial set-up menu to preset various detailed operational parameters

Enhanced Reliability and Serviceability

• Digital hours meter
• Built-in self-diagnostics
• Warning indicator to prevent mis-connection and mis-operation

User Friendly Installation

• Compact and lightweight 4 units high, approx. 19kg (41 lb 14 oz), 19-inch rack mountable and low power consumption (85W)