Sony SRPC-4, SRPC-5, SR-R1, SR-R1000, SR-R4 Brochure

SRMASTER Family

SR-R1000

Memory Storage Unit

SR-R1/SR-R4

Portable Memory Recorder

SRPC-5/SR-PC4

Memory Data Transfer Unit

SR-256S15/SR-512S25/SR-1TS25
SR-256S55/SR-512S55/SR-1TS55

Memory Card

SRMASTER: “SR” Re-defined

Since its introduction in 2003, the HDCAM-SR VTR format has become the industry
standard for digital acquisition, content delivery, mastering, and archiving. Over the
years Sony has relentlessly refined the format by enhancing the product lineup and
its feature set. In order to meet escalating demands to store more image data at a
lower cost of ownership, Sony proudly announces the SRMASTER™ family of products;
a new breed of storage products that are based on cutting edge
solid-state recording technology and high-speed file based network connectivity.
From HDTV production to 3D and 4K Cinema production, SRMASTER offers the best in
recording speed, image quality, cost, and reliability.

SRMASTER Lineup*

SR-R1000

Memory Storage Unit

*For details of the supported recording/playback formats and scheduling, please refer to the “Supported Format” table on page 14.

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SR-R1

Portable Memory Recorder

SR-R4

Portable Memory Recorder

SRPC-5

Memory Data Transfer Unit

SR-PC4

Memory Data Transfer Unit

SRMASTER Key System Features

SRMASTER Format – HD to 4K Mastering
Quality Files

SRMASTER is a powerful format which offers
maximum creativity to the professionals from HD
television to 4K cinema production. The SRMASTER
format includes both MPEG-4 SStP (Simple Studio
Profile) and F65RAW recordings.
MPEG-4 SStP is the image-compression scheme
that’s used by the HDCAM -SR™ VTR product range.
Fully tested and proven, SStP is an intraframe visually
lossless compression algorithm that records 10 or
12-bit RGB 4:4:4 or 10-bit 4:2:2 image files. In addition
to the existing SR-HQ (880 Mbps) and SR-SQ (440
Mbps) modes, SRMASTER products support a new
compression level called SR-Lite (220 Mbps) to
support HDTV production.
Up to 16 channels of uncompressed audio and
metadata can be recorded, all in an industry­standard MXF wrapper.
The new F65 Digital Motion Picture Camera outputs
a super-rich 16-bit RAW signal and SRMASTER is the
only viable recording technology that can sustain
real-time recording of F65RAW files without missing a
frame.*** Thanks to the wide-bandwith recording of
SRMemory™ cards, up to 59 minutes of F65RAW
images at 24p or up to 24 minutes of 120p high­frame-rate images can be recorded on a single 1 TB
SRMemory Card.

Multi-format & Future-proof

SRMASTER products support 3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M)
for a real-time image, audio, and data interface.
All SRMASTER products support full-bandwidth
RGB 4:4:4, 4:2:2/1080/60p, and 3D stereoscopic
recording, while certain products additionally
support real-time 4K (4096 x 2160) and QFHD (3840 x

2160) recording and playback. Depending on the
SRMemory card speed, multiple camera streams
can be recorded and played back simultaneously
from a single card.* In addition, native recording
recording files can be shared in the post-production
environment, thanks to the network connectivity of
the SR-R1000 Recorder, SRPC-5 and SR-PC4 Data
Transfer Units.

* On the SR- R1000 Recorder.

*** As of September, 2011.

SRMemory – High-speed, High-capacity
Removable Storage

The SRMASTER Series utilizes Sony’s SRMemory™ Card
as its recording media. SRMemory cards are unique
in the industry for achieving a guaranteed read/
write speed up to 5.5 Gbps, and offering a storage
capacity up to 1 TB, within a small, light removable
device. Unlike other general purpose IT memory
cards, SRMemory guarantees the data throughput
thanks to Sony’s proprietary memory-control
algorithm. With this extreme recording and
playback capability, SRMemory is the ideal storage
device for multi-camera work including 3D
production, high-frame-rate digital cinematography,
and high-resolution digital cinematography.

High Security

The SRMASTER series has a powerful, built-in data
salvage system which means that precious images
and data can be retrieved in the unlikely event a
memory chip failure is caused, for example, by a
power loss during recording.* To prevent
unauthorized access to content, SRMemory Cards
and the files they hold can be password
protected.**

* In some instances, it may not be possible to restore images

recorded just before an accident. No warranty is given on
achieving content restoration in all cases.

** The password protection functionality of SR Memory will be

available after 2012.

SRMASTER License Program:

Sony offers a license program to support 3rd party company’s development of the SRMASTER format ­which supplies technical documents and a SDK.
For more information, please contact : [e-mail]

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SR-R1000 Memory Storage Unit

The SR-R1000* is an ultra-high-speed, new-generation storage system suitable for a variety of applications in
live, broadcast, and post-production; including multi-camera ISO recording, instant replay high-speed multi­ingest, cache storage, and more.
Thanks to the incredibly high bandwidth of the SRMemory™ platform, the SR-R1000 can handle 2D, 3D, 1080p,
and 4K, all in one unit, offering unparalleled support of professional creativity.

* For details of supported recording and playback formats and

the schedule of the SR- R1000, please refer to the “Suppor ted
Format” table on page 14.

MPEG-4 Simple Studio Profile

The SR-R1000 offers outstanding picture quality by
incorporating Sony’s industry-standard HDCAM-SR codec,
the MPEG -4 Simple Studio Profile (SStP).
A variety of operating levels are supported from SR-Lite
(220 Mbps), and SR-SQ (440 Mbps) up to SR-HQ (880 Mbps).
Both 4:2:2 (10-bit) and RGB 4:4:4 (10- and 12-bit) recording
are supported. Uncompressed recording is also available.

4 x Dual-stream Channels

The SR-R1000 comes standard with a 1-Out configuration,
and can be expanded to handle up to four channels in
flexible configurations: - 3-In/1-Out, 2-In/2-Out, 1-In/3-Out, or
4-Out - by installing optional SRK-R201 or SRK-R202
Input/Output boards.
Each of the SR-1000’s A/V channels are designed to handle
single and dual-stream video, which allows users to record
and playback one pair of 3D stereoscopic signals or key/fill
signals with just one A/V.
All four A/V channels can be operated simultaneously,
thanks to high-speed SRMemory Cards. This increases
productivity during live operation and post-production.

Powerful 3D Stereoscopic Operations
– 1080p 3D & RGB 3D

The SR-R1000 brings a new level of 3D production to live
production and post-production. Each of the SR-R1000’s
A/V channels come equipped with a dual-link 3G-SDI
interface, making 3D stereoscopic production easier and
more affordable. The SR-R1000 can handle up to four
channels of 1080p 3D signals, or RGB 4:4:4 3D signals.

Multi-format – 720p, 1080p, 2K, and 4K

Building on the extraordinary multi-format recording
capability of HDCAM-SR VTRs, the SR-R1000 supports the
following formats: 1280x720/4:2:2, 1920x1080/4:2:2,
1920x1080/4:4:4, 2048x1080/4:4:4, and 2048x1556/4:4:4.
When configured to handle four streams of HD or 2K signal,
the SR-R1000 can record 4K images (3840x2160 and
4096x2160) over quad HD-SDI or quad 3G-SDI.

* Super Slow Motion (1080i) will be suppor ted in 2012.

16-channel Audio

Each A/V channel supports 16-channel uncompressed
digital audio (24-bit, 48 kHz), along with split-edit capability
for audio and video.

4 TB Removable Storage
(8 TB Internal Storage*)

The SR-R1000 has four slots for removable SRMemory Cards.
Each slot can be loaded with a 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB
Memory Card, providing up to 4 TB of storage capacity. As
soon as a live event finishes, for example, the user can
instantly eject the SRMemory Cards and immediately bring
them to the editing facility - no more wasting time waiting
for your data to off-load

* 8 TB of internal fixed memory storage will be available in 2012.

1TB

x4 (4 TB)

8TB Internal

Fixed

Storage

Total

Bit

Frame

System Format

1920 x 1080 4:2:2 10 bit 59.94i

1920 x 1080 4:2:2 10 bit 59.94p SR-HQ 880 Mbps 8 hours 16 hours 24 hours

depth

Rate

Recording

Data Rate

Mode

SR-Lite 220 Mbps 30 hours 60 hours 90 hours

SR-SQ 440 Mbps 15 hours 30 hours 45 hours

SRMemory

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Network Capability

The SR-R1000 has network file transfer capability over
Gigabit Ethernet (GbE)* and supports FTP-protocol file
transfer in the MXF (MPEG-4 SStP) format.

* 10GbE option will be available in 2012.

Format Converter & Multi-monitor Output*

The SRK-R202 HD Output Board is equipped with an internal
format converter that provides SDTV down-converted
outputs from 1080 and 720 recordings, 2-3 pull-down, cross­conversion between 1080 and 720, and between 4:2:2 and
4:4:4. Multi-monitor output enables real-time monitoring of
all four SR-R1000 video channels in a quad-split display.

* Format Converter and Multi-monitor Output will be available in 2012.

Versatile Control Protocol & Interoperability

Each of the SR-R1000’s A/V Channels can be fully and
independently controlled by switchers and
slow-motion controllers. The system is compatible with most
popular control protocols such as Sony’s VTR/Disk protocol
and VDCP*. When working in a live operation or post­production environment with MVS switchers, the SR-R1000 is
best used as a 2D/3D clip feeder, synchronized key/fill
source, graphics feeder, or temporary buffer for
compositing.
The SR-R1000 also offers flawless integration with third-party
tools and the most popular NLE’s, including Avid Media
Composer and Apple Final Cut Pro.

* VDCP protocol will be supported in 2012.

SR-R1000 Front Panel

SR-R1000 Rear Panel
(SRK-R201/R202 boards are installed.)

Optional Accessories

SRK-R201 HD Input Board SRK-R202 HD Output Board

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