Sony DSR-1500P User Manual

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DSR-1500P

Digital Videocassette

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The DSR-1500P is a new DVCAM™Editing
Recorder that offers many significant advantages
in professional video applications.
With its full range of optional interface boards,
the DSR-1500P can be configured to meet a broad
range of user requirements.
Its applications range from simple source playback
for viewing purposes to high-quality source feeding
for linear or nonlinear editing.
Especially, the availability of digital interfaces
ensures a migration path to the SDI-based
systems.

The DSR-1500P is contained in a compact,
space saving, half-rack design, making it ideal
for installation in OB vehicles and in desktop
editing systems.
A key advantage is its playback compatibility
with DV (25 Mb/s) family formats, including
consumer DV (SP mode) and DVCPRO.
This capability enables the DSR-1500P to be
used in a broad range of applications.

Filled with professional features and offering
great flexibility, the DSR-1500P is the perfect
choice for today’s demanding video applications.

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Playback Compatibility with
DV (25 Mb/s) Family Formats

For maximum versatility, the DSR-1500P is
designed to playback DV (25 Mb/s) format
recorded tapes without a mechanical
adaptor – and without requiring menu
switching of playback modes before use.
This playback versatility includes consumer
DV recorded tapes (SP mode) and even
DVCPRO* recorded tapes.
Moreover, it is possible to use these tapes
directly as editing source material with
±0 frame accuracy.

* Playback signal of a DVCPRO recorded tape is

not available via the SDTI (QSDI™) or i.LINK™
(DV In/Out) interface.

Versatile Interface Options

A range of versatile optional interface boards
is available, allowing flexible analogue and
digital system configurations.
Users can choose from the range of
interfaces to configure the DSR-1500P
to their individual requirements.
Alternatively, all three types of interface
boards can be installed simultaneously.
Thanks to these options, the DSR-1500P
can function as a compact, high-performance
professional editing VTR.

Digital Interfaces (DSBK-1501 Digital
Input/Output Board)

The optional DSBK-1501 Digital Input/
Output Board provides the DSR-1500P
with SDI*, SDTI (QSDI™)* and AES/EBU
digital audio interfacing.
Using SDI provides a direct video/audio I/O
between the DSR-1500P and digital
equipment such as Digital Betacam

®

and

Betacam SX

®

VTRs, while the AES/EBU
capability provides an interface to digital
audio mixers and so on.
This interface flexibility ensures upward
compatibility throughout the broadcasting
system.
SDTI (QSDI) allows virtually degradation­free transfer of both video and audio signals
between the DSR-1500P and other SDTI
(QSDI)-equipped video equipment and
nonlinear editing systems.

- The SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) is

defined as SMPTE 305M.

- The SDTI (QSDI) is the DV compressed signal

interface which is defined as SMPTE 322M.

* Either SDI or SDTI (QSDI) is selectable by menu.

Main Features

Mini-size cassette

Standard-size cassette

The DVCAM Format
for Professional Performance

The DSR-1500P employs the DVCAM
format, the professional extension of
the worldwide standard DV format.
The DVCAM format uses 8-bit digital
component recording with a 5:1 compres­sion ratio and a sampling rate of 4:2:0.
The unique compression algorithm provides
excellent picture quality and superb
multi-generation performance.
The DVCAM format has a wider track pitch
of 15 µm (compared with 10 µm for the
DV format) which gives higher reliability for
professional editing.
It also offers superior digital audio
performance, providing a wide dynamic
range and excellent signal-to-noise ratio,
comparable to CD quality.
Alternative audio channel modes can be
selected: a two-channel mode with
48 kHz/16-bit recording or a four-channel
mode with 32 kHz/12-bit recording.
DVCAM cassette tapes are available in two
sizes: standard and mini.
The standard-size cassette provides a
recording time of up to 184 minutes while
the mini-size cassette provides up to
40 minutes.

One frame: 12 tracks

ITI: Insert and Track Information

6.35 mm
(1/4 inch)

ITI sector

Audio sector

Video sector

Sub Code sector

Head
direction

Tape direction

15 µm

Playback Compatibility

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i.LINK™Interface (DSBK-1503 i.LINK/DV
Input/Output Board)

The i.LINK interface is based on the IEEE
1394 standards, enabling a single cable to
simultaneously carry digital video and audio
signals, as well as data and control signals,
with virtually no quality deterioration.
This simple connection offers an ideal
solution for interconnecting the DSR-1500P
with i.LINK-equipped nonlinear editing
systems and other computer-related
products.

- i.LINK stands for IEEE 1394-1995 standards
and their revisions.

- is the logo for products that implement i.LINK.

Analogue Interfaces (DSBK-1504 Analogue
Input Board)

With the optional DSBK–1504 Analogue
Input Board installed, a full range of analogue
interfaces – composite, component, S-Video
(Y/C) and two channel analogue audio (via XLR
connectors) – is provided.

Note: The DSR-1500P requires a minimum of one of the
above optional interface boards to be installed to
function as an editing recorder. Only analogue
output interfaces are standard.

Full Range of Analogue Outputs

As standard, the DSR-1500P incorporates a
comprehensive range of analogue interfaces for
both video and audio: composite, component,
S-Video (Y/C) for video, and two channels of
audio (via XLR connectors) are all provided.
Thanks to these interfaces, the DSR-1500P can
act not only as a feeder for an analogue editing
system but also as a simple playback viewer in
various applications such as broadcast station
studios, OB vehicles, producer offices and
so on.

Compact Design - Ideal for Desktop
Editing Style

The DSR-1500P is half-rack size, 3U high.
With this compact design, the DSR-1500P
is easy to install in a variety of user environments,
typically being used as an editor/feeder machine
for desktop nonlinear editing systems, installed in
confined spaces such as OB vehicles, and so on.

Excellent Digital Slow Motion
and Jog Sound

The DSR-1500P provides a variable speed play­back function with a range of -0.5 to +0.5 times
normal play speed. Within this range,
the DSR-1500P plays back noiseless, digital
slow-motion pictures as well as clear jog
sound, making it easy to locate editing points
quickly and accurately.
Moreover, this feature is available even for
other DV (25 Mb/s) format recorded tapes like
consumer DV (SP mode) and DVCPRO.

Remote Control Interfaces

The DSR-1500P has both an RS-422A
interface and a SIRCS (Sony Integrated
Remote Control System)

interface.
The RS-422A interface is the industry standard
for professional editing, allowing the
DSR-1500P to interface with Sony VTRs
and editing controllers.
The SIRCS interface enables connection
to Sony’s DSRM-10 Remote Control Unit
for remote control of transport functions.

Audio Level Control (see fig.1)

Audio levels can be adjusted with the
control knobs on the front panel, in both
recording and playback modes.

Picture Search
by Menu Keys

(see fig.2)

The DSR-1500P provides picture search
function* by use of menu keys on the front
panel. By pressing and buttons,
search speed of 10 times normal speed is
available both in forward and reverse.

and buttons allow frame by frame pic­ture search at 0.21 times both in forward and
reverse, and also enables search speed of 0.5
times by continuously pressing these buttons.

Built-in Signal Generator

Equipped with a built-in signal generator,
the DSR-1500P can generate colour bars
or black burst for video, and 1 kHz tone
or silent signal for audio.

Quick, Responsive Mechanism

Quick mechanical response is an essential
requirement for professional video production.
The DSR-1500P provides this through the use of
a reliable direct reel and drum motor mechanism.
Fast forward and rewind speeds are an impres­sive 85 times play speed, with a maximum search
speed of 60 times during colour playback*.
In editing environments, where speed is of vital
importance, this mechanism frees editors from
the frustration of slow operation and speeds
the editing process.

*

Search mode can be controlled through the RS-422A
interface or the SIRCS interface.

Other Features…

•

AC Operation (100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz)

• VITC (Vertical Interval Time Code)

• ClipLink

™

Operation

• Video Process Control via Menu

• Time Code Input/Output

Fig. 1

Audio level control

Fig. 2

Picture Search by menu keys

DSRM-10

Remote Control Unit

CCF-3L/CCFD-3L

DV Cable
(6-pin to 6-pin/6-pin
to 4-pin)

DSBK-1504

Analogue Input Board

DSBK-1503

i.LINK/DV Input/Output
Board

RCC-5G/10G/30G

9-pin Remote Control
Cable

PDVM-32N/40N

Digital Videocassette (Non-IC type/Mini size)

PDV-64N/124N/184N

Digital Videocassette (Non-IC type/Standard size)

PDVM-32MEM/40MEM

Digital Videocassette (Master tape/Mini size)

PDV-64MEM/124MEM/184MEM

Digital Videocassette (Master tape/Standard size)

PDVM-12CL

Cleaning Cassette Tape (Mini size)

PDV-12CL

Cleaning Cassette Tape (Standard size)

DSBK-1501

Digital Input/Output
Board

PDVM-12ME/22ME/32ME/40ME

Digital Videocassette (Mini size)

PDV-34ME/64ME/94ME/124ME/184ME

Digital Videocassette (Standard size)

DSR-300AP

Digital Camcorder

DSR-500WSP

Digital Camcorder

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* SP mode only

Peripheral

Equipment

& Optional

Accessories

SDI or

SDTI (QSDI)

RS-422A

or

i.LINK DV I/O)

Nonlinear Editing System

DSR-1500P

DSR-1500P

DSR-1500P

Editing Control Unit

BVE Series

Betacam SP

®

VTRs

PVW Series

UVW Series

PVE-500

Analogue

RS-422A

DV* (Mini/Standard)

DVCAM (Mini/Standard)

DVCPRO (Médium/Standard)

OB Vehicle

Feeder/Editor for Nonlinear Editing Systems

• Superior multi-generation picture and sound quality

by use of SDI, SDTI (QSDI) and i.LINK interfacing
through the entire production process

• Ideal as a feeder/editor machine in a nonlinear editing
system

• Space-saving design, ideal for desktop editing

Feeder/Viewer in
OB Vehicles/Studios

• Ideal as a DV multi-format viewer

• Compact size, saves critical installation space in applications

such as OB vehicles

Feeder/Editor for Linear Editing Systems

• Easy to integrate into a current analogue editing

system through the use of analogue interfaces

• Ideal first unit for smooth migration into a digital
production system

* 4 Ch. independent audio editing is not supported

Application Examples

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Specifications

DRS-1500P

GENERAL

Power requirements AC 100V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 65 W (with all options)
Operating temperature 5° C to 40° C (41° F to 104° F)
Storage temperature -20° C to 60° C (-4° F to 140° F)
Operating humidity Less than 80%
Storage humidity Less than 90%
Weight 6 kg (13lb 3 oz)
Mass 3.9 kg (8 Ib 9 oz), excluding battery and tape
Dimensions (W x H x D)

210 x 130 x 420 mm (8 3/8x 5 1/8x 16 5/8inches)
Tape speed 28.221 mm/s
Recording/Playback time

Standard size 184 min. with PDV-184ME/184N/184MEM
Mini size 40 min. with PDVM-40ME/40N/40MEM

Fast forward/Rewind time

Standard size

Less than 3 min. with PDV-184ME/184N/184MEM

Mini size

Less than 1 min. with PDVM-40ME/40N/40MEM
Search speed

Shuttle mode Still to ±60 times normal speed
Digital slow mode ±0.5 times normal speed

VIDEO PERFORMANCE

Bandwidth (via analogue component I/O)

Luminance 25 Hz to 5.0 MHz +1.0/-1.5 dB
Chrominance 25 Hz to 2.0 MHz +1.0/-2.0 dB

S/N ratio (via analogue component I/O)

More than 55 dB
K-factor (K2T, KPB) Less than 2.0%
Y/C delay Less than 30 ns

AUDIO PERFORMANCE

Frequency response

2CH mode (48kHz/16-bit)

20 Hz to 20 kHz±1.0 dB

4CH mode (32kHz/12-bit)

20 Hz to 14.5 kHz±1.0 dB
Dynamic range More than 87 dB
Distortion (THD + N) Less than 0.07%

INPUT SIGNALS

Video (Analogue)

REF. Video 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative
(BNC x 2, loop-through connection)
Video
(BNC x 2, loop-through connection)*1Composite, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative

* using optional DSBK-1504

Component (BNC x 3)

*1

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative

* using optional DSBK-1504

R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω (100%)

B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω (100%)
S-Video (BNC x 2)

*1

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative

* using optional DSBK-1504

C: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (at burst level)

Video (Digital)

SDI (BNC x 1)

*2

Conforms to Serial Digital Interface (270 Mb/s),

* using optional DSBK-1501

ITU-R BT.656

SDTI (QSDI) (BNC x 1)

*2

Conforms to SDTI (270 Mb/s),

* using optional DSBK-1501

SMPTE 305M/322M

i.LINK (DV In/Out) (6-pin x 1)

IEEE 1394-based

* using optional DSBK-1503

Audio (Analogue)

Audio (XLR 3-pin female x 2) -6/-3/0/+4 dBu (selectable by menu),

* using optional DSBK-1504

high impedance

Audio (Digital)

AES/EBU (BNC x 2) 75 Ω, unbalanced

* using optional DSBK-1501

Time Code

Time Code In (BNC x 1) 0.5 Vp-p to Vp-p, 3kΩ, unbalanced

OUTPUT SIGNALS 6-pin (with lock)

Video (Analogue)

Video 1/2/3(SUPER)(BNC x 3)*3Composite, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative
Component (BNC x 3)*

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Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative
R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω (100%)
B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω (100%)

S-Video (BNC x 2)*

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Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative
C: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (at burst level)

Video (Digital)

SDI (BNC x 2)

*4

Conforms to Serial Digital Interface (270 Mb/s),

* using optional DSBK-1501

ITU-R BT.656

SDTI (QSDI) (BNC x 2)

*4

Conforms to SDTI (270 Mb/s),

* using optional DSBK-1501

SMPTE 305M/322M

i.LINK (DV In/Out) (6-pin x 1)

IEEE 1394-based

* using optional DSBK-1503

Audio (Analogue)

Audio (XLR 3-pin male x 2) -6/-3/0/+4 dBu (selectable by menu),
Monitor (RCA x 1)

*5

-∞ to -

9 dBu,

47kΩ, unbalanced (-18 dBFS)
Headphone
(JM-60 headphone jack x 1) -∞ to -

11 dBu,

8 Ω, unbalanced (-18 dBFS)

Audio (Digital)

AES/EBU (BNC x 2) 75 Ω, unbalanced

* using optional DSBK-1501

Time Code

Time Code Out (BNC x 1) 2.2 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced

REMOTE

RS-422A D-sub-9-pin (female) x 1
Control S (SIRCS) Stereo mini jack x 1

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

AC power cord x 1
Operating instructions x 1

Front View

Rear View (with full options)

(with full options)

*1 Video, Component and S-Video inputs share the same BNC connectors. *2: SDI and SDTI (QSDI) inputs share the same BNC connectors. *3: Video, Component and S-Video outputs share

the same BNC connectors. *4: SDI and SDTI (QSDI) outputs share the same BNC connectors. *5: The volume of monitor can be controlled by the PHONE LEVEL control Knob.

© 2000 Sony Corporation.

All rights reserved.
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 measures
are approximate.
Sony, DVCAM, Betacam SX, Digital
Betacam, Betacam SP, i.LINK, QSDI
and ClipLink are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
DVCPRO is a trademark of Matsushita
Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

CA-DSR-1500P/GB- / /2000

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