Grass Valley DMC 1000 v.12.4 - Manual (Page 13)

DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0) 13
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 About this guide
The purpose of this user’s guide is to present a detailed functional description of the Infinity
DMC 1000 camcorder. It provides the necessary information to use the camcorder in different
configurations and in various workflows. The guide is so designed that it can be used as an
introduction to those who are new to the camcorder, as a simple procedural guide to those
who wish to setup and start shooting immediately, and as a reference work.
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Note
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Note
This user’s guide describes the functionality of the camcorder based on Software version 12.4.
When your camcorder is not updated to this version, refer to section 14.1 on page 167 for
information about updating your camcorder.
1.2 Technology
The Grass Valley™ Infinity™ Digital Media Camcorder signifies a revolutionary step in ENG and
EFP acquisition — combining the best of Grass Valley’s multiple Emmy® award-winning
camcorder engineering with leading IT recording and connectivity technologies. This
camcorder is part of the Infinity Series line of products — designed from the ground up to
bring all the benefits of advanced technologies to the broadcast and production industries. This
line represents the current and future approach to acquisition and recording, delivering
affordable, open and truly flexible systems.
• HD/SD multi-format support including 1080i50/59.94, 1080p23.98/25/29.97 (optional),
720p50/59.94, 576i50 and 480i59.94.
• Flexible video encoding/decoding options, including JPEG2000, DV and MPEG-2 and D10
(optional).
• Choice of removable recording/playback media including integrated Grass Valley
REV PRO™ and CompactFlash® slots.
• Video, audio and metadata content are written in the open OP-1A MXF-based wrapper.
• Traditional inputs and outputs.
• Supports multiple IT-based interfaces: USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 and Gigabit Ethernet.