Sony HDW-2000 series, HDW-1800 series, J-H1, HDW-S280, J-H3 User Manual
HDW-2000 Series
HDW-1800 Series
HDW-S280
J-H1 & J-H3
Digital Recorders and Players
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A WORLDWIDE STANDARD
FOR DIGITAL PRODUCTION
High Definition equals better-looking television
pictures – for the benefit of programme makers,
broadcasters, advertisers and viewers.
Guarantee a Premium for your Pictures
As consumers demand a higher quality viewing experience, Sony HDCAM
ensures that your High Definition programmes stand out from the crowd.
Offering true 1080-line resolution and crystal clear digital sound, HDCAM
offers breathtaking clarity and is the perfect complement for any project
where a prestige look is required. A natural partner for documentaries,
natural history and live production as well as mainstream entertainment,
HDCAM is firmly established as the preferred format for quality-conscious
media professionals everywhere.
HDCAM builds upon more than 25 years of Sony heritage in 1/2-inch tape
technology - the overwhelming choice of thousands of users who have
standardised on Sony 1/2-inch formats for their operations. HDW-2000
Series HDCAM VTRs and players offer the same intuitive control layout,
ergonomics and workflow that are familiar to Digital Betacam and
MPEG IMX users. Selected models are playback-compatible with your
Betacam SP, Betacam SX, MPEG IMX and Digital Betacam tape libraries,
so there’s no need to forfeit the value of your Standard Definition assets
as you migrate smoothly to High Definition. And Sony have added two
new HDCAM VTRs to the line-up – the HDW-1800 and HDW-D1800. These
two new models offer an even more affordable entry to the world of
HDCAM and join the HDW-2000 Series to ensure that the Sony HDCAM
line-up is stronger and more versatile than ever.
Operational Flexibility and Superb Value
HDCAM broadens your creative and commercial options with a choice
of shooting modes to suit the demands of any project. Switch between
interlace and progressive at a choice of frame rates to suit your creative
preferences and distribution requirements. Equally, the benefits of
HDCAM are not limited to productions destined for transmission and
distribution in HD today. It's easy to down-convert HDCAM pictures to
Standard Definition for post production and distribution – as proven by
European prime-time television schedules that are already packed with
HDCAM-originated programming.
Keeping costs down while providing an exceptional quality original
recording for future distribution opportunities, HDCAM ensures your
content commands a premium today and tomorrow. With HDCAM there’s
no need to compromise your personal vision – and with HDCAM VTRs
starting at Digital Betacam prices, it’s accessible to anyone who’s
passionate about making great-looking programmes.
Contents
HDW-2000 Series Digital Video Recorders
and Player p.4
HDW-1800 Series Digital Video Recorders p.10
HDW-S280 Portable Digital Video Recorder p.14
J-H1/J-H3 Compact Digital Video Players p.18
Specifications p.20
Stunning High Definition Pictures
The HDW-2000 Series records High Definition component digital pictures using state-ofthe-art HDCAM video compression. A video data rate of 140 Mb/s ensures superb picture quality.
A 1/2-inch tape transport derived from Betacam and Digital Betacam technology provides a robust
and reliable design.
A Smooth Path to High Definition
The HDW-2000 Series guarantees the smoothest path to the world of HD. With a choice of four
models within the line-up, it’s easy to choose the best combination of cost and performance for your
facility. The low-cost HDW-2000 records and replays HDCAM. The top of the range HDW-M2000P
adds compatible replay of Betacam, Betacam SP, Betacam SX, MPEG IMX and Digital Betacam
tapes and, with over 280 million Sony 1/2-inch cassettes sold to date, offers unprecedented replay
capability.
CLASS-LEADING
PERFORMANCE
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HDW-2000 Series Digital Video Recorders and Player
HDCAM Track Layout
HDW-2000 Series Line-up
Recording Format Playback Format
HDW-2000 HD Digital Video Cassette Recorder HDCAM HDCAM
HDW-M2000P HD Digital Video Cassette Recorder HDCAM HDCAM, Digital Betacam, MPEG IMX,
Betacam SX, Betacam SP, Betacam
HDW-D2000 HD Digital Video Cassette Recorder HDCAM HDCAM, Digital Betacam, MPEG IMX
HDW-M2100P HD Digital Video Cassette Player — HDCAM, Digital Betacam, MPEG IMX,
Betacam SX, Betacam SP, Betacam
Drum Head Allocation
Built-in Up* and Down-converters
In addition to compatible replay of Standard Definition cassettes, the HDW-2000 Series features
built-in up and down-converters as standard. Existing Standard Definition recordings can be upconverted to HD, while HDCAM material can be down-converted to SD for post production,
transmission, or delivery via DVD. The “Super-sampled” images down-converted from HDCAM
are visibly superior to those shot in Standard Definition, with higher horizontal and vertical MTF
and reduced scanning aliasing.
* The HDW-2000 replays HDCAM tapes only. HD to SD down-conversion is provided, but SD to HD up-conversion is not.
Conventional 480/576-line Digital VTRMulti-burst Chart ”Super-sampled“ HDCAM Down-converted signals
Head Position
Direction of Tape travel
Reference Edge
TIME CODE
CONTROL
CUE
Reference Point
Direction of
Head Motion
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Switchable Between Interlace and
Progressive Operation including
24PsF
HDCAM VTRs and players are ideal for facilities
producing and distributing programmes internationally. Each model can be switched between
1080/50i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/25PsF and
1080/29.97PsF frame rates*1. Compatible replay
of 576/50i and 480/59.94i is also provided by
each deck*1.
To meet the increasing need for 24P programme
creation, 1080/23.98PsF and 1080/24PsF
recording and playback is now available on all
HDW-2000 Series recorders. Conversion of
23.98PsF/24PsF recordings to a 25PsF output
is also provided with time code conversion
performed by the VTR*
2
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Finally, a 720/59.94P signal down-converted
from 1080/59.94i or 1080/29.97PsF can be
output from the VTR or player*
2
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*1 The frame rate of the source tape cannot be converted at
the output between 1080/59.94i and 1080/50i or between
480/59.94i and 576/50i. Playback of a 576-line analogue
Betacam tape on the HDW-M2000/M2100 (NTSC model),
and playback of a 480-line analogue Betacam tape on the
HDW-M2000P/M2100P (PAL model) is for monitoring
purposes only.
*2 Requires audio pitch correction. Down-conversion and/or
“pull-down” of tapes played back at 23.98PsF or 24PsF
frame rates is not provided.
Long Recording Time
on a Single Cassette
The combination of HDCAM compression and
high-density recording onto 1/2-inch tape yields
a maximum recording time onto a small cassette
of 40 minutes at 1080/59.94i, 48 minutes at
1080/50i and 50 minutes at 1080/24PsF.
Up to 124 minutes at 1080/59.94i, 149 minutes
at 1080/50i and 155 minutes at 1080/24PsF
can be recorded onto a large cassette – ideal for
feature films, dramas and football games running
to extra time and penalties.
Digital Audio and
Dolby®* Recording
The HDCAM format records four channels (two
AES/EBU stereo pairs) of non-compressed digital audio (20 bit at 48 kHz). The HDW-2000
Series recorders can also record non-audio data
streams within the audio recording area by packaging the data within an AES/EBU wrapper.
Dolby-E and Dolby AC-3 (non audio) data
streams can be input to the VTR and recorded
onto the audio tracks.
* Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Inc.
Compact Design and Low Power
Consumption
The HDW-2000 Series is based upon a compact
4RU-size* design and weighs only 23 kg (50 lb
11 oz). It also has low power consumption of
220 W. This makes the VTRs and player ideal for
studio use and also in OB vehicles, where space
is often limited.
*4 RU size = 427 x 174 x 540 mm (16 7/8 x 6 7/8 x 21 1/2 inches)
Easy Integration into your Facility
The HDW-2000 Series features a wide range of
interfaces including:
■ HD SDI I/O*
■ SDI output (D1 component)
■ SDTI I/O* (optional - requires HKDW-102
SDTI Interface Board)
■ Analogue Component output
■ Analogue Composite output (NTSC/PAL)
■ Digital Audio I/O*(AES/EBU)
■ Analogue Audio I/O*
■ Audio Monitor output (2-ch analogue)
*The HDW-M2100P player provides outputs only.
HDW-M2000P Rear Panel
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User-friendly Control Panel
Operators with experience of Betacam, Betacam SX, MPEG IMX or Digital Betacam will be instantly
familiar with the operational controls of HDCAM VTRs and players. The layout of the tape transport
and editing controls has been refined over generations of Sony 1/2-inch VTRs. The control panel has
a multi-function display for quick access and easy control of the major operational functions.
Dedicated rotary controls and meter displays are included for each of the four audio channels.
An optional HKDW-101 control panel can be used in addition to the supplied control panel to
operate the VTR remotely.
Easy Maintenance
Most of the circuitry of the HDW-2000 Series is arranged on plug-in boards to allow quick and easy
maintenance. The drum assembly has been designed to achieve simple, low cost maintenance by
adopting an upper drum mechanism and an auto adjustment function. This significantly reduces the
time required for periodic drum replacement.
HKDW-101 Control Panel with BKMW-102 Case
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1080/1035 Line Conversion
Bi-directional vertical filtering between the
two active line standards (1080 and 1035)
and enhanced quality of variable speed
Dynamic Tracking playback is included as
standard.
Shot Marks
HDW-2000 Series VTRs can scan tapes with
Shot Marks and automatically detect their
positions. After scanning, a list of Shot Marks
is displayed on the video monitor, allowing
rapid cueing to the required material.
Selectable Aspect Ratio
Squeeze, Letterbox and Edge Crop adjustments are provided for control of picture
aspect ratio when converting from SD to HD
and vice versa.
SD to HD, 4:3 SD picture is up-converted, then output
as a 16:9 HD picture.
SQUEEZE mode
HDCAM Camcorder Menu
HDW-2000 Series Time Code List
HDCAM Camcorder
FAMILIAR
OPERATION
Frame Accurate Editing
Insert and assemble editing with frame accuracy is provided with each channel of video
and audio being independently editable.
High Speed Colour Picture
Search
Recognisable colour pictures in shuttle mode,
at speeds up to ±50 times normal playback,
guarantee quick access to the required
material on tape.
Dynamic Tracking™Playback
Dynamic Tracking heads provide high quality
slow motion pictures from -1 to +2 times normal playback speed from HDCAM and
Betacam SX tapes. The slow motion range
from Betacam, Betacam SP, MPEG IMX and
Digital Betacam cassettes is -1 to +3.
Digital Jog Sound
The HDW-2000 Series replays four channels
of digital audio in Jog mode (eight when
replaying MPEG IMX tapes). Jog response is
both fast and accurate for exact location of
edit points. The monitored audio also remains
precisely in sync with video.
Audio Crossfade
Digital Audio Crossfade provides smooth
audio transitions at audio insert edit points.
Previously recorded audio signals are read in
advance using pre-read heads and then rerecorded onto the same track after being
mixed with the input audio signal. The crossfade duration can be selected from a range of
values.
Dynamic Motion Control (DMC)
Playback
The HDW-2000 Series features DMC playback, memorising the tape speed trajectory
over the DT speed range (-1 to +2 times
normal speed).
Pre-read Editing
Pre-read editing became an instant hit
when it first appeared on Digital VTRs over
15 years ago. HDW-2000 Series recorders
are equipped with advanced playback heads
to enable pre-read editing. Captions can be
added using a single VTR, A/B-roll editing
can be performed with two VTRs and audio
crossfades can be added for smooth audio
transitions.
HD to SD, 16:9 HD picture is down-converted and
output as a 4:3 SD picture.
SD to HD, 4:3 SD picture is cropped and presented
as a 16:9 picture.
LETTERBOX mode
HD to SD, 16:9 HD picture down-converted to SD
and output is presented in Letterbox on a 4:3 monitor.
SD to HD, 4:3 SD picture up-converted as a 16:9 HD
picture, however the sides are cropped.
EDGE CROP mode
HD to SD, edges of a 16:9 HD picture are cropped in
the down-converted 4:3 SD picture.
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