The Sony DSR-1800A is a DVCAM studio edit deck that also plays back consumer DV and Panasonic DVCPro cassettes. This is a full-featured deck ready for any edit environment, even old-school linear tape to tape edit suites. It can take analog inputs and output to digital tape or take a digital source and output an analog signal. It also sports Dynamic Motion Control for the ability to stretch or compress real time images to your insert editing needs.

Key Features

Playback Compatibility with DV (25 Mbps) Formats

The DSR-1800A offers excellent playback compatibility with DV family formats (25Mbps). The DV family formats include DVCAM, DV (SP mode only) and DVCPro 25. These tapes can be played back and utilized directly as editing materials with +/-0 Frame accuracy.

Triple-positioning Cassette Compartment

Triple-positioning cassette compartment automatically accepts DVCPRO medium-size cassette tapes in addition to standard and mini size cassette tapes of DV, DVCAM and DVCPRO. Cassette insertion is done without the need for an external adapter, or the need to set the playback format mode before use.

Digital Slow Motion and Jog Sound

The DSR-1800A offers a variable speed playback function with a range of -0.5 to +0.5 times normal speed. Play back of digital noiseless slow motion pictures and jog sound is also possible within this range. This enables the fast and accurate locating of edit points on the tape. This feature is available for all DV (25Mbps) format recorded tapes.

Dynamic Motion Control

By utilizing a DMC-capable editing controller, the DSR-1800A can vary the playback speed for a certain section of a tape in the range of -0.5 to +0.5 times normal speed. Segments can be stored in memory for playback at the same speed. (NOTE: DMC is not available through i.LINK and SDTI(QSDI) due to minute speed video data processing capability.)

Clip Link Operation

By integrating the DSR-1800A into a non-linear editing (NLE) system which supports ClipLink operation, the VTR is able to send ClipLink information data onto the NLE unit, providing great efficiency throughout the editing process.

Frame Accurate Editing

The DSR-1800A is equipped with an RS-422A remote control connection to interface with the other compatible equipment. The deck offers a variable speed playback function with a range of -0.5 to +0.5 times normal speed. Play back of digital noiseless slow motion pictures and jog sound is also possible within this range. This enables the fast and accurate locating of edit points on the tape. This feature is available for all DV (25Mbps) format recorded tapes.

Audio cross-fade function is available for noiseless audio transitions at editing points. Audio mix/swap and voice-over functions are possible without any delay between the video and studio signals. In addition, all four audio channels can be edited independently, which is applicable in creating or editing video material in multiple languages, or implementing multiple audio sources.

Clip Link Operation

By integrating the DSR-1800A into a non-linear editing system which supports ClipLink operation, the VTR is able to send ClipLink information data onto the NLE unit, providing great efficiency throughout the editing process.

Process Control/Video Control

The DSR-1800A is equipped with Process Control for both analog and digital outputs in order to obtain highly stable video signals. With Process Control, the video level, chroma level, Hue, Y/C Delay Sync phase, Sub-Carrier Phase and Set up (black) for Composite, S-Video, Component and SDI outputs can be controlled through the VTR menu. These features can also be adjusted from an external TBC remote controller through Video Control port (D-sub 15-pin) on the rear panel.

VITC Time Code

The DSR-1800A supports time code in the sub code area on a tape, and also VITC through all video signal interfaces. This time code is recorded on the video tracks. VITC output is achieved by inserting the signal into the vertical-blanking interval. The time code in sub code area can also be output as VITC.

Built-in Signal Generator

The DSR-1800A is equipped with a built-in signal generator which can generate color bars or black burst for video, and 1 kHz tone or mute signal for audio. This is very convenient for creating pre-striped tapes before editing.

Universal Powering System

The DSR-1800A is equipped with a universal powering system that can accommodate AC 100 Volts to 240 Volts, 50 or 60 Hz. A built-in regulator switches the unit to the appropriate voltage automatically. This allows the DSR-1800A to be used worldwide without the need for a transformer.

Auto Repeat Function

Auto repeat function is available through the VTR menu. Time code can also be set as start and stop points.

Specifications

Signal System	NTSC System
Tape Format	DVCAM Play and Record Consumer DV Play Only DVCPro Play Only
Tape Speed	28.193 mm/second
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	Greater than 55dB
Maximum Recording Time	184 Minutes
Audio Signal Format	16 Bit / 48kHz
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20,000 Hz in 2CHannel Mode 20 Hz to 14,500 Hz in 4 Channel Mode
Signal to Noise Ratio	Not Specified by Manufacturer
Input and Output Connectors	Firewire- 6-Pin (x 1 input and output both) Analog Component Video- 3-BNC (x 1 input, 1 output) S-Video- 4-Pin (x 1 input, 1 output) Composite Video- BNC (x 2 input, 2 output) Reference Video- BNC (x 2 input, 1 output) Time Code- BNC (x 1 input, 1 output) Audio- XLR (x 4 input, 4 output) Control S- Mini Stereo (x 1) RS-422A- 9-Pin (x 1) Video Control- 15-Pin (x 1) Audio Monitor- 1/4-Inch Phono (x 1 output) Headphone- 1/4-Inch Phono (x 1) SDI Video- Optional with DSBK-1801 provides BNC (x 2 input, 2 output) SDTI Video- Optional with DSBK-1802 provides BNC (x 1 input, 1 output)
Power Requirements	100 Volts to 240 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	100 Watts
Operating Temperature	41° to 104° F 5° to 40° C
Dimensions (WxHxD)	16.9 x 6.9 x 15.75 Inches 427 x 174 x 400 mm
Weight	28.6 Lbs 13 kg