Sony SRW-1 Brochure
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1. CA ii A SOM Y N HD Portable Digital Video Recorder SRW 1 HD Video Processor SRPC 1 HDCAM ENS EATA RGB Field Production CineAlta products are Sony s response and commitment to the ITU 709 global standard specifically intended for international high definition HD program origination Globally HD programming is becoming far more mainstream and the HDCAM format has become a very popular format supporting it This popularity has escalated the demand for even greater picture quality and storage capacity to support extremely high integrity digital production and multi channel audio mastering Responding to these demands Sony has introduced a new state of the art format that provides a platform with greater storage capacity higher data transfer rates and more audio channels than current HDCAM models This format is HDCAM SRTM The Sony SRW 1 HD Portable Digital Video Recorder and SRPC 1 HD Video Processor in combination form a full bandwidth 4 4 4 RGB portable VTR system that adopts this HDCAM SR format It offers visually lossless 1080 line high definition recordings at multiple frame rates on HDCAM SR tape media and greatly enhances shooting operations in field production applications due to its stunning picture quality and portable size The SRW 1 SRPC 1 portable VTR system can connect to a variety of cameras including the F35 and the F23 film style digital cinematography cameras HD2. 102 frame buffer memory and then records only those frames that occur at each interval to tape at standard frame rates with commensurate time code The Speed Ramp function is also supported in this mode while camera frame rates remain constant i e 30 or 60 fps Control over interval recordings is possible in MANUAL AUTO and USER PROGRAM modes allowing frame rate setting changes during recording The Timer Rec function enables time lapse recording over longer periods by manual take or at predetermined intervals from 1 second up to 30 hours Internal Format Conversion Capability In addition to RGB 4 4 4 to Y Cb Cr 4 2 2 conversion the SRW 1 SRPC 1 possesses a wide variety of format conversion including 2 3 pull down capabilities ranging from HD to HD and HD to SD offering solutions for high quality material monitoring and work tape creation SRW 1 Internal Format Conversion Capability SYSTEM HD SDI IN OUT HD MONITOR OUT SD MONITOR OUT 1080 4 2 2 23 98PsF 1080 4 2 2 23 98PsF 525 59 94i 59 94i 24PsF 24PsF 25PsF 625 50i 29 97PsF 525 59 94i 50i 625 50i 59 94 525 59 94i 1080 4 2 2 50P 1080 4 2 2 59 94P 59 94i 1080 4 4 4 23 98PsF 1080 4 2 2 23 98PsF 59 94i 625 50i 525 59 94i 525 59 94i SQ or HQ 24PsF 24PsF 25PsF 25PsF 625 50i 29 97PsF 29 97PsF 525 59 94i 50i 50i 625 50i 59 94i 525 59 94i 720 4 2 2 59 94P 720 4 2 2 HD SDI Dual Lin
3. 4 4 4 and top quality 4 2 2 Y Cb Cr 10 bit recording capabilities achieved by the new HDCAM SR format the SRW 1 SRPC 1 offers unprecedented picture quality meeting the needs of even the most demanding customers in movie making commercial production and high end television production industries as well as the requirements of digital content mastering In addition the SRW 1 SRPC 1 offers up to 12 channels of 24 bit audio at 48 kHz Double data rate Recording The SRW 1 SRPC 1 is equipped with a unique double data rate recording capability which doubles the drum rotation and tape speed and thus achieves an amazing data transfer rate of 880 Mbps standard quality is 440 Mbps This extremely high speed data transfer rate provides three selectable recording modes for different purposes The High Quality HQ mode is used to record highest quality RGB 4 4 4 HD images This is the ideal mode for applications where the highest possible picture quality is a top priority The 1080 60P recording mode provides recording capability in 1080 50P or 59 94P format It is also used to achieve a slow motion effect when playing back recordings in 1080 30P format The Dual Stream mode enhances flexibility and creative versatility This mode allows the SRW 1 SRPC 1 to record the images of two cameras simultaneously making it possible for users to shoot two different scenes simultaneously or achieve 3D stereo shooting Recording time will be ha
4. or 1 to 30 fps recording for 4 4 4 signals in increments of one frame per second Using the F35 F23 in this mode the camera s variable frame rate capability allows for both camera and recorder to operate at the same frame rate to provide the same motion effect and exposure capabilities as in film cameras When recording in Select FPS mode time code commensurate with the target playback speed is recoded to the variable frame rate recording at 24 25 or 30 fps yielding a comprehensive recording that is ready for post production In addition a Speed Ramp function is supported which enables users to change frame rates while recording This function allows for a preset ramp to be triggered at will to smoothly and precisely affect frame rate changes in real time from one frame rate to another over a set period of time The Select FPS function is further enhanced when the optional new HKSR 103 RGB 60P Processor board is added to the system This makes it possible to record the full range of 1 to 60 fps in RGB 4 4 4 a powerful capability that has never before been possible with any VTR Up to 50 fps with the F35 Interval Frames This mode can also be used to create over cranking or under cranking effects with any progressive camera The Interval Frames function intermittently records signals onto a tape at intervals predetermined by the user To achieve this the SRW 1 SRPC 1 holds all the frames captured by the camera in the optional HKSR
5. C1500 Series and the HDW F900R CineAlta camcorder When used with the F35 F23 camera the SRW 1 can be directly docked onto this camera establishing a cable free and portable full bandwidth 4 4 4 capturing system The SRPC 1 processor unit specially designed for the SRW 1 provides a variety of video processing functions and houses an array of input and output connectors including HD SD signals 12 channels of digital audio and 4 channels of analog audio lts processing functions include the easy handling of 2 3 pull down insertions down conversion and RGB 4 4 4 to Y Cb Cr 4 2 2 color space conversion Furthermore with the addition of the optional HKSR 102 board the SRW 1 SRPC 1 provides a powerful new feature called SR Motion which includes various distinctive recording modes such as Select FPS and Interval Frames Another powerful option for the SRW 1 is HKSR 103 board which further adds RGB 4 4 4 1 to 60 frames per second fps recording to the Select FPS function Offering unprecedented HD image quality excellent operability and powerful interfacing capabilities the SRW 1 SRPC 1 is an ideal HD portable VTR system for movie making commercial production and high end television production applications High quality HD Field Recording Connecting with its companion cameras the SRW 1 SRPC 1 creates the highest quality and most faithful portable HD image capturing system ever seen With ful bandwidth HD RGB
6. Read Write Capability The SRW 1 SRPC 1 has a built in Tele File read write capability Because this VIR accommodates a wide range of recording formats the Tele File feature which allows auxiliary information to be stored on a tape label containing an IC chip is utilized to verify the proper format Tele File labels come as a standard feature on all HDCAM SR tapes SR Motion The SRW 1 offers a variety of recording features that deliver impressive motion effects and allow users to be more creative when shooting Sony SR Motion feature offers two powerful functionalities namely Select FPS and Interval Frames each of which leverages the advanced processing capabilities of the SRW 1 and the internal memory of the optional HKSR 102 board What makes this SR Motion feature so useful is that only the desired frames are recorded to tape eliminating the need for post production processes to create the desired effect and allowing immediate review of the end result If is a powerful and compact tool that creates instant and spectacular results on set Select FPS 4 2 2 and 4 4 4 recording up to 60 fps The Select FPS recording function which is commonly known as overcrank and under crank allows users to create very smooth and elegant slow motion and quick motion images When directly docked with the Sony F35 F23 Cinematography camera the SRW 1 with the optional HKSR 102 board provides 1 to 60 fps recording for 4 2 2 signals
7. ents DC 12 V DC 11 to 17 V Sampling frequency Y 74 25 MHz Cb Cr 37 125 MHz Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C G 74 25 MHz B 74 25 MHz R 74 25 MHz Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Quantization 10 bits sample Humidity 25 to 80 relative humidity Compression MPEG 4 Studio Profile Mass 8 5 kg 18 Ib 12 oz Channel coding S NRZ Dimensions W x H x D 279 x 399 x 139 mm 11 x 15 3 4 x 5 5 8 inches Error correction Reed Solomon code Recording formal HDCAMSR Recording Playback time Normal speed recording Sampling frequency 48 kHz synchronized with video 50 min with BCT 40SR cassette 24P mode Quantization 24 bits sample Double speed recording Wow amp flutter Below measurable level 25 min with BCT 40SR cassette 24P mode Analog audio performance Playback with the SRW 5000 VTR Fast forward rewind time 5 min Sampling frequency 24 bits sample Fast forward rewind speed 11 times Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB 1 0 dB reference level Search speed Shuttle mode 11 times Dynamic range More than 100 dB 1 kHz Distortion Less than 0 05 at 1 kHz reference level HD serial V A input BNC x 2 Serial Digital 1 485 Gbps Crosstalk Less than 80 dB SMPTE 292M SMPTE 372M BTA S004 ITU R BT709 at 1 kHz between any two channels HD reference video input BNC x 1 Tri Level Sync 0 6 Vp p 75 0 Accessories sync negative Supplied accessories Operational manual 1 SD reference video input BNC x 1 Black Burst 0 286 Vp
8. even longer recording time two SRW 1 SRPC 1 units can be cascaded to double the recording capacity Single Fiber Connection Despite its outstanding HD image capturing capability the cable connections of the SRW 1 SRPC 1 remain extremely simple and clean This is due to the implementation of an all digital transmission system incorporating the latest optical technology The result is a single cable transmis sion system that carries all required fen lossless RGB signals from the F35 F23 camera to the SRPC 1 processor and then records them to the docked SRW 1 VTR The optional CA F101 Optical Fiber Adaptor planned to be available in autumn 2008 required for the F35 F23 x The optional HKSR 101 Optical Interface Board required Multiplex feed by single optical fiber cable SRW 1 SRPC 1 Operational and Creative Versatilities RS 422 Interface for Server Connection The industry standard RS 422 Sony 9 pin interface allows editors to control the SRW 1 SRPC 1 remotely Connecting to the server via a HD SDI dual link connection the SRW 1 SRPC 1 acts as an on line feeder smoothly transferring the recorded material to the subsequent post production operation Detachable Control Panel A detachable control panel provides operators with a comfortable VIR operating environment When the control panel is detached the supplied extension cable allows operators to control the SRW 1 SRPC 1 remotely Built in Tele File
9. k Alternative 2 3 pulldown SQ Standard Quality 440Mbps HQ High Quality 880Mbps System Configuration RGB 4 4 4 Recording Direct Docking a gt Select FPS Recording Direct Docking IR HKSR 102 SS ISS 4 2 2 1 60 fps IST 4 4 4 1 30 fps HKSR 102 bL JES 7 HKSR 102 and HKSR 103 Z 2307 4 2 2 1 60 fps HKSR 103 4 4 4 1 60 fps BE RM B750 HDW F900R HDC1500 Source Feeding to NLE or Server SRW 1 Dual link HD SDI 9 pin Remote Dimensions Right Front RGB 4 4 4 Recording Direct Fiber Connection SRW 1 Optical Battery Pack Fiber Adaptor w BKP L551 CA F101 HKSR 101 SRPC 1 Two camera Operation 3D Application HDW F900R HDC1500 Gen lock HDW F900R HD SDI HDC1500 Planned to be available in autumn 2008 Left SRW 1 SRPC 1 Rear Panel Optional Accessories HKSR 101 HKSR 102 HKSR 103 AC DN10 AC DN2B Optical Interface Board Picture Cache Board RGB 60P Processor Board AC Adaptor AC Adaptor BP GL95 BC L70 BC L500 RM B150 RM B750 Info Li Ion Battery Battery Charger Battery Charger Remote Control Unit Remote Control Unit BCT 6 33 40SR BCT HD12CL HDCAM SR Video Cassette Video Head Cleaning Tapes Cassette SRW 1 SRPC 1 Specifications Power requirem
10. lf that of the standard recording mode xx The content recorded by the high quality mode cannot be played back by the SRW 5000 5500 VTR Full bandwidth 4 4 4 HD digital RGB signal vs TE Camera control signal I x Planned to be available in autumn 2008 Oprical Fiber _ hd f 3 E F35 F23 En el Optical Fiber Adaptor Bartery Pack _ CA F101 o with BKP L551 Features and Benefits Multi frame rate 1080 HD Recording and Playback The SRW 1 SRPC 1 supports both multi frame rate recording and playback using 1920 H x 1080 V active pixels as specified by the industry standard ITU Common Image Format CIF This fulfills a wide range of needs such as digital cinematography commercial and high end television program productions The following range of both progressive and interlaced frame rates can either be recorded or played back Progressive 23 98PsF 24PsE 25PsF 29 97PsF 50P 59 94P Interlace 50i 59 94 720P Recording and Playback In standard configuration the SRW 1 also records in 4 2 2 720 59 94P format This format can be used for North American DTV programming and transmission applications As with the 1080 format users still have up to 12 channels of 24 bit audio available when operating in 720P format Long Recording Time The SRW 1 SRPC 1 is capable of recording up to 50 minutes at 1080 23 98P and up to 40 minutes at 1080 59 94i or 720 59 94P on a single S sized HDCAM SR cassette For
11. p 75 0 Optional accessories HKSR 101 Optical Interface Board sync negative HKSR 102 Picture Cache Board Digital audio input BNC x 2 AES EBU HKSR 103 RGB 60P Processor Board Analog audio input XLR 3pin x 4 female AC DN10 AC Adaptor Time code Input BNC x 1 0 5 to 18 Vp p 10 kQ AC DN2B AC Adaptor HD serial V A output BNC x 2 serial digital 1 485 Gbps BP GL95 Info Li lon Battery SMPTE 292M SMPTE 372M BTA S004 ITU R BT709 BC L70 Battery Charger HD serial V A monitor output BNC x 1 with character out serial digital 1 485 BC L500 Battery Charger Gbps SMPTE 292M BTA S004 ITU R BT709 RM B150 Remote Control Unit SD serial V A monitor output BNC x 1 with character out D1 serial digital 270 RM B750 Remote Control Unit Mbps SMPTE 259M BCT 6 33 40SR HDCAM SR Video Cassette Tapes Digital audio output D sub multi connector BCT HD1 2CL Video Head Cleaning Cassette ch1 to ch12 Analog audio monitor output XLR 3pin x 2 male Time code output BNC x 1 1 0 Vp p 75 KO 2 2 Vp p 10 kQ Phones Stereo mini jack x 2 17 dBu Remote input D sub 9 pin female Sony 9 pin remote interface di 2008 Sony Corporation All rights reserved Distributed by Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited Features and specifications are subject to change without notice All non metric weights and measurements are approximate 23 98P 24P 25P and 29 97P are used as generic names in this literat
12. ure for the industry standard 23 98PsF 24PsF 25PsF and 29 97PsF Progressive Segmented Frames respectively Sony CineAlta HDCAM SR SR Motion and HDCAM are trademarks of Sony Corporation MK10031 V6DEPO8MAR
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