Sony HDWM2000/20 HDCAM Studio VTR w/multiformat playback

Sony Updated: 2008-04-21 RSS
Sony HDWM2000/20 HDCAM Studio VTR w/multiformat playback

HDCAM Studio Editing Recorder. Plays Digital Betacam, Betacam/SP, Betacam SX, MPEG IMX. Records and plays HDCAM at frame rates: 1080/23.98, 1080/24, 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97PsF, and 25 PsF (note: Pulldown output is not available in this model). Built-in up-conversion of playback-compatible Standard Definition tapes to 1080i and down-conversion of HDCAM tapes to 480i is a standard feature. Metadata handling, UMID (Unique Material Identifier Data) record capability, and simplified menu setups and firmware upgrades via Memory Stick® media. Capable of handling Dolby-E and AC-3 audio.

Highlights:

* HDCAM native recording and playback
* Supports 1080/59.94i, 23.98 PsF, 24 PsF, 29.97PsF, 50i, 25PsF and 1035/59.94i
* Multi-format playback of Digital Betacam, MPEG IMX, Betacam SX, Betacam SP and Betacam
* Built-in up-conversion and down-conversion
* 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 1035/1080
* Records UMID (Unique Material Identifier Data) as part of the Metadata stream
* Menu set-up and firmware ugprades performed via Memory Stick media

Features:

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

Supports 23.98, 24, 60i, and 50i frame rates
Supports Recording at 23.98/24PsF, 50i/59.94i, 25PsF, 29.97Psf Frame Rates. Allows use of tapes from U.S., Europe, and other countries.

Metadata handling: Ancillary data can be recorded in a dedicated portion of the vertical interval. Can also record UMID (Unique Material Identifier Data) as part of the Metadata stream.

Tele-File System: This VTR is equipped with Sony's Tele-File system allowing it 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.