Sony DNWA65 BROCHURE

NTSC

Digital Video Cassette Player

DNW -A65

TM

Main Features

High Quality Digital Video and Audio Playback

The DNW-A65 delivers exceptional video quality of the
Betacam SX format, recording 8-bit, 4:2:2 component
digital signals using MPEG2 4:2:2Profile@Main Level
compression technology. The system also includes four
16-bit, uncompressed audio channels.

Long Playback Time

The DNW-A65 provides long playback time up to 194
minutes on a single L-cassette and 62 minutes on a single
S-cassette.

Betacam/Betacam SP Playback Capability

As with many of the Betacam SX products, the
DNW-A65 has the capability to playback analog Betacam
and Betacam SP recordings on oxide or metal particle
tape. This allows continued use of existing Betacam SP
camcorders news acquisition and easy integration of the
analog Betacam and Betacam SP tapes that many
broadcasting stations already own. Playback of AFM
(Audio FM) is also available. Moreover, the DNW-A65 is
capable of analog DT playback from -1 to +3 speed.

The Digital Video Cassette Player - DNW-A65

In 1996, Sony developed the Betacam SX™ system as the next generation digital video
format, ideally suited for electronic news gathering. Adopting MPEG2 4:2:2Profile@Main
Level compression technology, Betacam SX equipment delivers exceptional video quality at
very low data rates. Taking advantage of inherent opportunities provided by digital
technologies, the Betacam SX products are designed to streamline news operations with
equipment such as nonlinear editing systems and Hybrid Recorders. Sony also realizes the
necessity to support and upgrade more conventional linear operations of news gathering
and production, and includes more traditional products in the SX family. The DNW-A65
Digital Video Cassette Player includes a wide range of features, including DMC (Dynamic
Motion Control), Freeze function, 525/625 operation, variable playback, Good Shot Mark
support, and optional SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) output. It is ideally suited to
enhance and migrate to digital current analog linear
operations. The DNW-A65 can be installed in
the Flexicart™ or Library Management
System™ (LMS) multicassette systems.
The Betacam SP™ materials used by
many broadcasters can be played back
on the DNW-A65; analog Betacam™
playback features include Dynamic
Tracking™ playback, NTSC/PAL viewing
capability and 4-channel audio playback.

Note: SDTI is defined as SMPTE 305M.

Betacam SP Tape

Betacam Tape

Betacam SX Tape

DNW-A65