Sony SRW5100/2, SRW5500/2, SRW5800/2, SRW-5100, SRW-5500 Brochure
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SRW-5800/SRW-5500/SRW-5000
HD Digital Videocassette Recorder
SRW-5100
HD Digital Videocassette Player
HDCAM-SR VTR Family Brochure
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CineAlta
– Liberating Movie
Makers
CineAlta™ a name that proudly symbolizes the
bond between cinematography and digital
high-definition (HD) imaging. It distinguishes a
family of products and systems from Sony that
offers new levels of creativity in the production,
postproduction, and exchange of motion
pictures. It also brings together the quality
and universality of 24-frame cinematography
with the real-time capabilities, efficiency, and
flexibility of digital high-definition technology.
And it stimulates the convergence of motion
picture film and digital high-definition
production on a global basis.
CineAlta products, delivering cinemaquality pictures at selectable frame rates,
are simplifying international program
exchange by minimizing the need for
standards conversion. They are also opening
up entirely new possibilities for international
co-production. Movie making has been
liberated by the creative empowerment of the
cinematographer. It is facilitated by real-time
HD image evaluation on-set, instant replay of
full-color high-resolution digital “takes”, real-time
image optimization while shooting, a 50-minute
shooting load, and, most importantly, by the
significant cost benefits associated with this
digital medium.
CineAlta products provide a seamless bridge
between 24-frame film originals and a final
24p digital master, giving each frame of film a
one-to-one correspondence with progressive
HD frames. The CineAlta environment readily
interfaces with the computer graphics world,
liberating postproduction. And the final
liberation is achieved through the direct color
conversion of progressive 24p masters to film,
and to a host of other international digital
HDTV and SDTV distribution formats.
SRW-5800
Today’s Environment
Today, content is distributed in diverse formats and via
diverse channels such as D-Cinema, cell phones, and
international content syndication. In this environment,
it is critical that the content owner produces and stores
valuable content at the highest possible quality levels in
order to guard against multi-compression artifacts and
to prolong content longevity. It is also important to store
prime content on optimum media. Video tapes remain
the most cost-effective and extremely reliable digital
storage medium. The HDCAM-SR™ VTR - at the pinnacle
of Sony’s digital HD VTR lineup - meets all of these vital
criteria, and is a highly popular and powerful choice for
today and tomorrow.
Digital Cinema Innovation
The epoch-making launch of Sony’s HDW-F900 CineAlta
camcorder introduced a new and innovative way to
produce movies using 24-frame-based video. Today,
many films are produced digitally using this method.
Premium digital cinema cameras including the Arriflex
D21, the Panavision Genesis, and Sony’s F35/F23
cameras all record on the HDCAM-SR portable VTR.
3D live action content such as features and concerts
are also recorded onto HDCAM-SR recorders with 3D
camera rigs based on Sony’s camera technology, which
has made the current trend of 3D D-cinema expansion
possible.
The combination of RGB imaging and the operational
convenience of real-time recording and playback has
empowered cinematographers and directors to create
images that could not be achieved with traditional
technologies.
HDCAM-SR VTRs – Solid
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For Broadcasters
Over 7,000 HDCAM-SR VTR units are in use worldwide.
Key factors in this widespread adoption are visually
lossless compression (4:2:2) and 12-channel audio
recording. Also, despite extremely high bit-rate
HDCAM-SR recording, these decks are exceptionally
robust, and as equally ruggedized as other 1/2-inch
VTRs from Sony such as the proven BETACAM™ and
Digital BETACAM™ Series. In fact, a host of stations
now go on-air directly from the HDCAM-SR deck. In
nonlinear-based environments, the HDCAM-SR deck
plays a vital role, enabling double-speed material
transfer via a dual-link HD-SDI interface or a 3G-SDI
interface, as well as transfer of materials in industrystandard MXF via the Gigabit Ethernet interface. The
HDCAM-SR VTR combines historically-reliable tape
media and file-based material handling on an openstandard format, making it ideal for bridging base-band
and file-based environments.
Future Productions
Right now, 3D is the hottest trend in the production
market. HDCAM-SR VTRs enable Dual Stream recording
on a single tape, and even realize this feature in highquality 4:4:4 recording*
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. As third-party NLE support for
Dual Stream mode expands, 3D production with the
HDCAM-SR VTR is heading for new heights now and in
the future.
Looking ahead, Sony has for many years held the vision
of providing a total 1080 50p/60p production tool set,
comprising everything from camera and switcher to VTR
and display. With the latest remarkable developments
in consumer display technology, the general public
can now watch 1080 50p/60p progressive imagery in
the living room. Due to limitations in aerial transmission
bandwidth, it’s likely that 1080-interlaced and
720-progressive transmission standards will co-exist in
the foreseeable future. With this in mind, Sony is giving
on-going support to 1080 50p/60p-based production as
the ideal production solution for premium content such
as sports, concerts, and documentaries.
SRW-5000
SRW-5500
SRW-5100
For ODS (Other Digital Stuff: alternative content
to feature movies) - and in particular the recently
discussed large-venue screening issues, including digital
cinema - HDCAM-SR products offer key capabilities such
as extreme image quality and 12-channel audio.
Last but not least, 4K/2K digital projection has been
making in-roads into premium theaters. In the future,
4K/2K content production is likely to grow very rapidly.
However, right now, 4K/2K Digital Intermediate (DI) is
an engineering challenge for postproduction facilities
that are struggling to secure processing power, network
bandwidth, and storage space. HDCAM-SR VTRs
provide the solution with outstanding capabilities such
as 4K/2K uncompressed data recording onto tape,
and the conversion of 4K/2K image file recording to
HD video recording. Furthermore, as to 2K contents, it
is possible to play back and record in real time. These
capabilities serve to significantly lower the barriers to
handling 4K/2K image files.
In conclusion, future cinema and TV production needs
will be well served by choosing the HDCAM-SR VTR.
*1: Requires a future upgrade planned to be available in the first half of 2011.
Choice for Today and Tomorrow
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HDCAM-SR Format Recording
Creating Visually Lossless Images:
The MPEG-4 SStP Simple Studio Profile
Yet another industry first from Sony is an integrated video
encoding/decoding chipset that conforms to MPEG-4 SStP
Simple Studio Profile (ISO/IEC 14496-2). The Studio Profile was
created to specifically address the requirements of high-resolution
image-production applications. It is free from GOP (Group Of
Pictures) structures, and is scalable in its pixel count (SDTV, HDTV,
film-resolution data), bit depth (10- or 12-bit), and color resolution
(component or RGB). In order to achieve maximum compression
efficiency, the HDCAM-SR format uses intra-frame compression for
progressive images and intra-field compression for interlaced
images. Special attention has been paid to multi-generation
dubbing performance and, in common with industry-standard
Digital BETACAM VTRs, the SRW-5800/5500/5000 is capable of
consistent dubbing without using a separate interface for a
native stream. This is only possible thanks to the high
performance of the MPEG-4 SStP Simple Studio Profile, which offers
reproduction of visually lossless images.
Features and Benefits
1080 60P
1080 60i
BT 601
64k 2M 30M 300M
2G
MPEG-2 MPEG-4SP
MPEG-4
Low bit rate
Bit Rate
Resolution
HD-SDI
HD-SDI
Gen-lock
SRW-5800 with HKSR-5803HQ
HDC-1500R with HKC-T1500
1080 Recording and Playback
The SRW-5800/5500/5000/5100*1 can record and play back full
HD images with exceptionally high picture quality using 1080 x
1920 active pixels, as specified by the ITU Common Image Format
(CIF). The entire range of both interlaced and progressive frame
rates is available, from 50i/60i and 24p/25p through to
50p/60p*
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, covering high-end HDTV production applications, and
commercial and cinema productions. The SRW-5800/5500/5000/
5100*
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can also record and play back top-quality 4:2:2 Y/Cb/Cr
component or full-bandwidth 4:4:4 (RGB) 10-bit recordings, both
with very mild compression. The SRW-5800/5500/5000/5100*
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offers up to 12 channels of 24-bit audio at 48 kHz or 96 kHz*
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, to
meet the needs of the most demanding audio recording tasks in
digital-content mastering. Each channel is independently
editable. HDCAM-SR VTRs are the optimal VTR for any moviemaking task - from acquisition and editing to telecine transfers
and digital mastering.
*1: The SRW-5100 is playback only.
*2: The 1080/50p or 60p mode is available on the SRW-5800/5100.
*3: With the SRW-5800/5100 only. 96 kHz audio sampling is up to six channels for
440 Mbps mode and up to 12 channels for 880 Mbps mode.
4:2:2/1080/60p and 50p Mode
The 4:2:2/1080/60p and 50p recording mode is highly
compatible with computer graphics, games, and other
progressive-based programs such as demonstration reels for flatpanel displays. Events with a lot of fast-moving images, such as a
sports match, are well suited to the 4:2:2/1080/60p and 50p
mode. Also, when converting material originated in 1080/60p or
50p format to 720p format, this mode offers exceptional picture
performance due to the original high resolution of 1920 x 1080.
Another benefit of using the 4:2:2/1080/60p and 50p recording
mode is that it enables image creation with extremely highquality slow-motion effects when a tape recorded in these modes
is played back in 23.98p, 24p, 25p, or 30p mode.
3D Stereoscopic (Dual Stream) Mode
Dual Stream mode provides the SRW-5800 with the capability to
record the images of two cameras simultaneously with in-sync
audio and time code in both 422 and 444 mode, making it
possible for users to shoot two different scenes simultaneously or
achieve 3D stereo shooting. The materials shot in Dual Stream
mode with the SRW-1 HD Portable Digital Video Recorder can be
played back with the SRW-5800/5100. The SRW-5500/5000 can
play back either channel A or channel B of the Dual Stream
recording.
Two-camera Operation (3D Application)
Dual-link 3G-SDI*
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Dual-link HD-SDI
3G-SDI
NLE/Server Systems
HDCAM-SR
440 Mbps
2x Transfer
Double-Speed
Playback/Recording
@ 880 Mbps
*1: The SRW-5100 is playback only.
*2: Planned to be available in the first half of 2011.
SRW-5800
or SRW-5100*
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SRW-5800
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Double-speed Material Transfer and Recording
(SRW-5800/5100*1 only)
The SRW-5800/5100 allows single-stream video material,
12-channel audio, time code, and VANC metadata to be
transferred to another SRW-5800, and to servers and nonlinear
editing systems at twice normal speed using a dual-link 3G-SDI,
dual-link HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI interface. This is achieved by playing
back tapes at 880 Mbps - double the recorded 440 Mbps speed.
This capability can greatly reduce the time required for material
ingest.
*1: The SRW-5100 is playback only.
Double-speed Transfer and Recording
3G-SDI Interface (SRW-5800/5100 only)
The SRW-5800/5100*1 comes equipped with 3G-SDI (2.97 Gbps)
interfaces, which allow users to transfer 4:2:2/1080p or 4:4:4/1080i
materials via a single SDI connection, for less complexity in
system configuration. Users can select either dual-link HD-SDI, or
3G-SDI via the menu. Furthermore, dual-link 3G-SDI is also
supported for transferring 4:4:4 signals in double-speed mode
and 3D stereoscopic mode.
*1: The SRW-5100 provides outputs only.
HDCAM Format*1 Recording (SRW-5500 only)
In addition to the HDCAM-SR format, the SRW-5500 enables
HDCAM™ recording and playback in all frame rates specified by
the HDCAM format, including 1080/23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30PsF, and
1080/50, 59.94, 60i. It supports the full editing capability of
HDCAM format recordings, including independent editing of the
four audio channels. This HDCAM recording capability offers a
cost-effective yet high-quality alternative, operating in the full
quality of the industry-standard Common Image Format (CIF).
*1: The HDCAM format does not support 720p recording and RGB 4:4:4/1080
recording.
4:4:4 High Quality (HQ) Mode
The 4:4:4 High Quality (HQ) mode enables 880 Mbps 1080/4:4:4
RGB recording with a milder compression ratio of 2:1. This is ideal
when highest possible image quality is the top priority.
720p Recording and Playback
In standard configuration, the SRW-5800/5500/5000/5100*1 can
record and play back in 4:2:2 720/59.94p or 720/50p formats.
These formats can be used for DTV programming and
transmission applications. As with 1080 format, users still have up
to 12 channels of independently editable 24-bit audio available
when operating in 720p format. In addition, 720p/1080i and
720p/480i or 576i bidirectional format conversion can be
accomplished in these VTRs.
*1: The SRW-5100 is playback only.
2K Real-time Recording and Playback
The SRW-5800/5100 can record and play back in 2K (2048 x 1080,
2048 x 1556) mode via 3G-SDI or HD-SDI dual-link, with 12-channel
audio, which allows high-quality 2K content to be handled in real
time. The playback signal can be downsized*
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to HD or SD, which
enables users to view the material using conventional monitors.
*1: Requires the optional HKSR-5001 board.
Transfer Speed
Signal Frame Rate
Transfer
Speed
Interface Transferable
Signals
1080/4:2:2 30/29.97/25/24/23.98PsF
60/59.94/50i
x 2 dual-link
HD-SDI,
3G-SDI
Video,
Audio,
Time code,
VANC
1080/4:4:4 SQ 30/29.97/25/24/23.98PsF
60/59.94/50i
x 2*
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dual-link
3G-SDI
720/4:2:2 59.94/50p x 2 dual-link
HD-SDI,
3G-SDI
*1: Planned to be “x 2” in the first half of 2011. Until then “x 1”.
Supported Signal Format
System Format Recording
Mode
SRW-5000
SRW-5500
SRW-5800
SRW-5100*
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Signal Format Frame Rate
1980 x 1080 4:2:2
60/59.94/50p
Double-data-rate
(880 Mbps)
–
30/29.97/25/24/23.98PsF
60/59.94/50i
Standard
(440 Mbps)
Dual Stream:
30/29.97/25/24/23.98PsF
60/59.94/50i
Double-data-rate
(880 Mbps)
–
*
2
4:4:4 HQ
30/29.97/25/24/23.98PsF
60/59.94/50i
Double-data-rate
(880 Mbps)
–
*
2
4:4:4 SQ
30/29.97/25/24/23.98PsF
60/59.94/50i
Standard
(440 Mbps)
Dual Stream*
3
30/29.97/25/24/23.98PsF
60/59.94/50i
Double-data-rate
(880 Mbps)
–
*
2
1280 x 720 4:2:2
59.94/50p
Standard
(440 Mbps)
Dual Stream: 59.94/50p
Double-data-rate
(880 Mbps)
–
*
2
2048 x 1080 4:4:4 HQ
23.98/24/25PsF
Double-data-rate
(880 Mbps)
–
*
2
2048 x 1556*34:4:4 HQ
23.98/24/25PsF
Double-data-rate
(880 Mbps)
–
*
2
*1: SRW-5100 is playback only.
*2: SRW-5800 requires optional HKSR-5803HQ board. SRW-5100 requires optional
HKSR-5103 board.
*3: Planned to be available in the first half of 2011.
2K Recording Playback Format
Resolution Color Bit rate System Audio Format Interface
2048 x 1080 XYZ 12 bit
4:4:4 HQ
880 Mbps 23.98/24/25PsF 12 channel,
48 kHz or 96 kHz
3G-SDI or
dual-link HD-SDI
(DC-SDI: SMPTE
372M/428)
RGB 10 bit
4:4:4 HQ
880 Mbps 23.98/24/25PsF 12 channel,
48 kHz or 96 kHz
3G-SDI or
dual-link HD-SDI
2048 x 1556*
1
RGB 10 bit
4:4:4 HQ
880 Mbps 23.98/24/25PsF 12 channel,
48 kHz or 96 kHz
3G-SDI or
dual-link HD-SDI
*1: Planned to be available in the first half of 2011
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Internal Format Conversion
The SRW-5800/5500/5000/5100 is equipped with an internal
down converter that provides SDTV outputs from 1080 and 720
recordings. By adding optional plug-in boards, users can give
the SRW-5800/5500/5000/5100 extended format-conversion
capabilities such as 2-3 pull-down, conversion from 1080 to 720
and vice versa, and 4:2:2 to 4:4:4 and vice versa. For further
details, please refer to the format conversion chart on page 10.
Legacy Playback
Not only is the SRW-5800/5500/5000/5100 an affordable VTR for
use in digital cinematography and high-end HD production, it
also provides a smooth migration path for organizations with
legacy systems by retaining current acquisition tools and archives
in action. The SRW-5800/5500/5000/5100 can play back HDCAM
and Digital BETACAM*
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tapes, making it an ideal and costeffective solution for facilities involved in demanding high-end film
and HD work.
*1: Please refer to the Supported Formats table.
Long Recording Time on a Single Cassette*
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Utilizing the technologically advanced HDCAM-SR format’s highdensity recording capability and compression technology, the
SRW-5800/5500/5000 is capable of recording up to 155 minutes
at 1080/24PsF and up to 124 minutes at 1080/59.94i or
720/59.94p on a single L-sized cassette. S-sized cassettes can
also be used, offering up to 50 minutes of recorded material at
1080/24PsF and up to 40 minutes at 1080/59.94i or 720/59.94p.
*1: When the SRW-5500 records in HDCAM format, it provides the same recording
times as in HDCAM-SR format.
Easy Maintenance
Drum maintenance is always a concern for VTR users. So, just like
the majority of VTRs from Sony, the SRW-5800/5500/5000/5100
drum assembly has been designed with an auto-adjustment
function that simplifies and reduces maintenance time.
User-friendly Controls
The front control panel of the SRW-5800/5500/5000/5100 is
extremely user friendly, with a design and functionality inherited
from the widely used HDW-F500. In addition, the control panel
has a large 6.4-inch*
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type LCD display that provides
comprehensive information, including color thumbnails for quick
location of parameters, which is used in combination with eight
menu buttons placed along the side of the display.
*1: Viewable area measured diagonally.
Supported Formats
Recording Format Playback Format
(Standard)
Playback Format
(Option)
SRW-5000 HDCAM-SR HDCAM-SR
HDCAM
Digital BETACAM
(HKSR-5002)
SRW-5500 HDCAM-SR
HDCAM
SRW-5800 HDCAM-SR HDCAM-SR HDCAM
Digital BETACAM
(HKSR-5802)
SRW-5100 —
SRW-1 HDCAM-SR HDCAM-SR —
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