Sony HDW2000/20, HDW-2000, HDW-M2000, HDW-M2000P, HDW-D2000 Brochure

Sony Digital Recorder and Player

HDW-2000 Series

High Definition Video System

TM

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HDCAM - Mainstream Workhorse in HDTV Production

Since introducing its first model in 1997, Sony has enhanced the
HDCAMTMSeries of products, continually reinforcing its support to
the emerging DTV agendas around the world. Followed by the
introduction of the HDW-F900 multi-frame rate camcorder and its
companion HDW-F500 VTR, HDCAM has revolutionized the world
of movie making, now popularly recognized by the name CineAltaTM.

With the rapid proliferation of HD in video productions, Sony
introduced its second generation of HDCAM products, the
HDW-2000 Series VTR and its counterpart HDW-750 camcorder.
These models continue to present a cost-effective and feature
enhanced HD solution, focused on streamlining the migration
process to full DTV operations. The HDW-2000 Series includes
invaluable functions such as legacy playback of standard definition
BETACAMTMformats and internal up/down-conversion*1capabilities –
crucial features for bi-directional exchange of program material
between the co-existing SDTV and HDTV infrastructures.

Today, Sony further enhances its HDCAM product line with the
addition of the HDW-S2000*2and HDW-D2000 VTRs, and the
HDW-730S camcorder – all cost-effective models tailored to meet
the evolving needs of high definition production. Incorporating the
fundamental functions of the HDW-2000 Series, the HDW-S2000
and HDW-D2000 broaden the choice of HDW models, allowing
users to select the most appropriate HDCAM VTR for each specific
need. The HDW-S2000 and HDW-D2000 provide a different
combination of BETACAM format playback capabilities - the
HDW-S2000 replays BETACAM SXTM, BETACAM SPTM, and
BETACAM, while the HDW-D2000 plays back MPEG IMXTMand
Digital BETACAMTM. Both models record and playback 1080 HD
pictures in interlace 50i, 59.94i and progressive 25PsF, 29.97PsF
modes. They also allow playback of 24PsF and 23.98PsF HDCAM
material, serving as a cost-effective entrance to CineAlta operations.

With a rich choice of models, and the high quality and operability
that the HDCAM format is renowned for, the HDW-2000 Series VTR
offers an economically well-balanced solution for HDTV
programming.

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1 Down conversion is not available for tapes played back at 23.98 or 24 frames.

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2 The HDW-S2000 refers to both the HDW-S2000 and HDW-S2000P.

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High-Definition Picture Quality
with HDCAM Format

The HDW-2000 Series recorders/player adopt
the proven HDCAM format, recording
high-definition component digital signals using
the state-of-the-art HDCAM compression
technology. This excellent compression scheme
maintains a high video bit rate of 140 Mb/s
(data rate on tape of 185 Mb/s). The format
combines superb picture quality with the high
reliability and robustness of

1/2-inch tape

integrated into a design approach inherited from
the BETACAM Series.

Compact, Affordable High-Definition
Video Cassette Recorder/Player
with Legacy Playback

The HDW-2000 Series high-definition VTRs are not only
affordable, they also provide a smooth migration path into
the HDTV world. Five different models are available to suit
budgetary and operational needs. In addition to HDCAM
recording/playback, the HDW-2000 Series VTRs are
equipped with backward playback capability for current

1/2-inch

tape formats*; Digital BETACAM, MPEG IMX,
BETACAM SX, BETACAM SP and BETACAM. However,
the HDW-2000 eliminates this capability in order to
provide utmost cost efficiency. With its
affordability and different choice of feature
sets, the HDW-2000 Series is destined to be
a true workhorse in broadcast stations and
ENG applications.

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Playback-compatible formats vary by product.

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Features

HEAD POSITION

Drum Head Allocation

HDW-2000 Series Line-up

HDW-2000
HDW-M2000
HDW-M2000P
HDW-D2000
HDW-S2000
HDW-S2000P
HDW-M2100
HDW-M2100P

Recording Format

HDCAM

HDCAM

HDCAM

HDCAM

Playback Format

HDCAM

HDCAM, Digital BETACAM, MPEG IMX, BETACAM SX,

BETACAM SP, BETACAM

HDCAM, Digital BETACAM, MPEG IMX

HDCAM, BETACAM SX, BETACAM SP, BETACAM

HDCAM, Digital BETACAM, MPEG IMX, BETACAM SX,

BETACAM SP, BETACAM

HD Digital Video Cassette Recorder

HD Digital Video Cassette Recorder

HD Digital Video Cassette Recorder

HD Digital Video Cassette Recorder

HD Digital Video Cassette Player