Sony HDW2000/20 HDCAM Video Tape Recorder

Sony Updated: 2008-04-21 RSS
Sony HDW2000/20 HDCAM Video Tape Recorder

HDCAM Studio Editing Recorder. Records and plays HDCAM at frame rates: 1080/23.98, 1080/24PsF, 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97PsF, and 25 PsF (note: Pulldown output is not available in this model). Built-in down-conversion of HDCAM tapes (except those recorded at 23.98 Hz or 24Hz) to 480i is a standard feature. Metadata handling, UMID (Unique Material Identifier Data) record capability, simplified menu setups and firmware upgrades via Memory Stick® media are standard features. Capable of recording and playing back Dolby-E and AC-3 compressed audio streams.

Highlights:

* HDCAM native recording and playback
* Supports 1080/59.94i, 23.98 PsF& 24 PsF (playback ONLY), 29.97PsF, 50i, 25PsF and 1035/59.94i
* Built-in down conversion (from 1080i/59.94)
* Metadata handling
* Dolby-E, AC-3 compatibility
* Compact Body, 4RU height and low power consumption
* Dynamic Motion Control (DMC)
* Pre-read editing
* standard line conversion for 1035/1080
* Records UMID (Unique Material Identifier Data) as part of the Metadata stream

Features:

HDCAM format: high picture quality, long record time of up to 124 minutes, compatible camcorders available.

Built-in down-conversion: 1080i HD recordings can be simultaneously output in Standard Definition; HD material can be used in today's standard definition environments; SD output allows selection from squeeze, letterbox, and edge crop modes.

Metadata handling: Ancillary date can be recorded in a dedicated portion of the vertical interval; this "metadata" can be used for user-defined data. Can also record UMID (Unique Material Identifier Data) as part of the Metadata stream.

Pre-read Editing: Allows applications such as titling with a single VTR or A/B roll with just two VTRs.

Tele-File System: This VTR is equipped with Sony's Tele-File system allowing the VTR to read the data directly from a Tele-File label attached to the video cassette; the labels allow easy cataloging of information about the video, including shot marks, scene numbers, and script information.