Sony Broadcast DVW-2000P

Digital Betacam is in widespread use world-wide for the production of very high quality programme material. There is a substantial installed base of products and the format is readily accepted by many of the world’s most prestigious broadcasters. You can choose from a range of camcorders, studio VTRs, office players and a portable recorder for productions such as drama, natural history, arts, commercials or where you need to guarantee the best results for general TV programming.

The DVW-2000P is a Digital Betacam studio recorder/player which replaces the DVW-500P. It records and replays Digital Betacam component digital video, and packs high quality video performance, 4 channels of 20 bit digital audio and class-leading editing performance into a compact 4U chassis.

• Fast familiar editing performance
Operators around the world are familiar with the editing features provided by the DVW-A500P. The same easy-to-use controls have been designed into the DVW-2000P. Assemble, Insert and Pre-read editing combined with smooth Jog and Shuttle control keeps the edit session moving at a rapid pace.

• Long record duration onto digital tape
The DVW-2000P records up to 124 minutes onto a large Digital Betacam cassette and up to 40 minutes onto a small cassette. That's significantly more than the capacity of a Betacam SP VTR, and the pictures look better too.

• Flexible signal interfaces
The DVW-2000P has composite and component analogue, and SDI inputs and outputs as standard. Audio can be input and output from the DVW-2000P via the analogue, AES/EBU or SDI interfaces which are a standard feaure of every machine.

• Industry-standard remote control interface
The RS-422A control port allows control from a wide range of Sony and third party controllers. You can quickly connect the recorder to your favourite edit controllers for studio or outside productions.

• Easy integration into existing cart systems
Digital Betacam VTRs are the ideal machines with which to digitise an existing Betacam SP "on-air" facility. The DVW-2000P is the same 4U height as the MSW-M2000P/1 Series MPEG IMX VTRs, and can be installed into Sony or third party cart machines with minimum disruption to your operation.

• Audio "track bouncing" for speedy sound editing
Each of the 4 channels of 20 bit digital audio can be independently edited, and audio can be edited seperate to video even in pre-read mode. So, you can "bounce" audio tracks from channel to channel for complete flexibility in audio post production.

• Automatic alignment after routine maintenance
Automatic alignment of the signal path after routine servicing is achieved via the Maintenance Menu of the DVW-2000P. This speeds up routine maintenance and keeps operational downtime to a minimum.

• High Definition Up-conversion with optional plug-in board In recognition of the continued increase in the number of High Definition productions, a plug-in HD Up-convertor board can be fitted into the DVW-2000P. This provides a 1080/50i output via HD-SDI when replaying Digital Betacam cassettes.

• Memory Stick slot for rapid VTR configuration
A Memory Stick slot is located at the front of the VTR, and operational set-ups can be uploaded and downloaded to the DVW-2000P from the Memory Stick. This feature is especially useful to quickly reset to a standard set-up after VTRs are returned from hire.

• Recording Format: Digital Betacam (625/50)

• Replay Format: Digital Betacam (625/50)

Video Input Signals
• Analogue reference: BNC with loop through
• Analogue composite: BNC with loop through
• Analogue component: 3 x BNC (Y, R-Y, B-Y)
• SDI: BNC with active loop through

Video Output Signals
• Analogue composite: 3 x BNC (one with character display)
• Analogue component: 3 x BNC (Y, R-Y, B-Y)
• SDI: 3 x BNC (one with character display)

Audio Input Signals
• Analogue audio: 5 x XLR 3-pin (CH 1 to 4 and CUE)
• Digital audio (AES/EBU): 2 x BNC (CH1/2 and CH3/4)
• SDI: BNC with active loop through
• Time Code: XLR 3-pin

Audio Output Signals
• Analogue audio: 5 x XLR 3-pin (CH 1 to 4 and CUE)
• Digital audio (AES/EBU): 2 x BNC (CH1/2, CH3/4)
• Analogue monitor: 2 x XLR 3-pin (assignable from CH 1 to 4)
• SDI: 3 x BNC
• Time Code: XLR 3-pin

Remote Control
• RS-422A IN: D-sub 9-pin
• RS-422A OUT: D-sub 9-pin
• RS-232C (ISR*): D-sub 9-pin
• Video Control: D-sub 15-pin
• Control panel: Circular connector 10-pin
• Parallel Remote: D-sub 50-pin

Supplied Accessories
• 4 Rack Mount Screws (PSW 4 x 16)
• Installation Manual
• Operation Manual

Power Requirements:
• AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 200 W / AC 240 V

Weight and Dimensions
• Dimensions: 427 mm x 174 mm x 544 mm
• Weight: Approx. 23.5 kg

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