Sony HDW-D1800 - Manual (Page 4)

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HDV 1080i Stream Recording
Responding to the strong demand for a better, more cost-
effective process of HDCAM/HDV mixed-format editing, the
new HDW-D1800 and HDW-1800 recorders are equipped
with a powerful HDV 1080i stream recording capability.
With the addition of the HKDW-105 board, the
HDW-D1800 and HDW-1800 recorders can accept an
HDV 1080i compatible stream via a single i.LINK cable
connection, without any conversion. This is an extremely
powerful feature for users who want to shoot in HDV format
and post in HDCAM format, or who want to use both
HDCAM and HDV material at the same time.
Search Functions
– Jog and Shuttle Mode
The HDW-D1800 and HDW-1800 recorders deliver
recognizable color pictures in shuttle mode at speeds of up
to 50 times normal playback. Jog operation is also possible,
at -1 to +2 times normal
speed. High-quality jog
audio is achieved,
providing a responsiveness
and sound quality
reminiscent of Betacam SP
machines.
4.3-inch Color LCD Screen
The control panels of these VTRs are simple and easy to use.
They are equipped with a 4.3-inch (viewable area, measured
diagonally) 16:9 color LCD screen, allowing users to view
playback material and VTR setup menus. It is also possible
to monitor output signals via 2-3 pull-down or converted
720P signals.
1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97P, 1080/23.98P, 525*
1080/50i, 1080/29.97P, 1080/23.97P, 625*
* Conversion from SD material is available on the HDW-D1800 only.
* For 24PsF material, 2-3 pull-down output is available only when it is played back at the
system frequency of 23.98 Hz. (In this case, its playback speed is reduced by 0.1%.)
V i d e o M o n i t o r V i e w
S y s t e m S t a t u s V i e w
720/59.94P
720/50P
Frame Accurate Editing
Insert and assemble editing with frame accuracy is possible
on the HDW-D1800 and HDW-1800 recorders. Each video
and audio channel can be edited independently.
Digital Audio Crossfade Function
The HDW-D1800 and HDW-1800 recorders feature Digital
Audio Crossfade to achieve smooth audio transitions at audio
insert edit points. Previously recorded audio signals are read
in advance using pre-read heads and then re-recorded onto
the same track after being mixed with the input signal. The
crossfade duration can be selected from a range of values.
720P Conversion and 2-3 Pull-down
Output
For further enhanced flexibility, the HDW-D1800 and
HDW-1800 recorders provide the ability to output converted
720P signals when playing back 1080i material by use of the
optional HKDW-104 board.
This board also provides 2-3 pull-down capability, enabling
23.98PsF/24PsF* material to be output as 59.94i signals.
Converted 720P Output