Sony Broadcast J-30SDI

The compact design makes the J-30/SDI ideal for personal, desk-top use. It has all the features required for viewing, logging and feeding material to a non-linear editing system. The J-30/SDI can replay Digital Betacam, MPEG IMX, Betacam SX, Betacam SP and Betacam tapes and has i-Link, SDI, analogue composite, S-VHS and analogue audio outputs.

• Feeder for non-linear editing systems
RS-422 remote control and SDI outputs are provided for use with logging and non-linear editing systems. An i.Link interface is also included to feed 25Mb/s DV-based editors. Remote control of the J-30/SDI by the editor via i.Link is also supported. The J-30/SDI has not, however, been designed for linear online editing or on-air use, or for applications where 100% guaranteed frame accurate playback is required.

• 625/525 Switchable for international use
The J-30/SDI can playback tapes recorded either in 625 or 525 line standards. Signal output is the same line standard as the tape (i.e. no standards conversion is performed).

• Choice of Outputs
The J-30/SDI video outputs are SDI, i.Link, analogue composite and S-VHS. Audio output is analogue or via the i.Link or SDI interfaces.

• Playback of Digital Betacam, MPEG IMX, Betacam SX, Betacam SP and Betacam tapes
During cassette loading the tape format is identified automatically.

• Playback of large or small Betacam cassettes
The J-30/SDI can replay both small and large cassettes. This provides a replay time of over 3 hours from Betacam SX and MPEG IMX tapes.

• Infra-red remote control
An infra red remote controller is supplied with each J-30/SDI. Tapes can be cued and reviewed from the comfort of your armchair.

• Choice of vertical or horizontal use
The J-30/SDI can be stood vertically (on its side) on your desk next to your PC keyboard and monitor. A vertical stand is supplied with each player to maximise space during desktop use.

• Metadata Enabled
The J-30/SDI can read UMID (Unique Material Identifier) data from tape. This data assigns a unique ID to a video clip or sequence, and makes it easier to locate material during production or after archival. MSW-M2000P/1 Series MPEG IMX recorders can generate and store UMID on MPEG IMX tape, and these tapes can be replayed by the J-30/SDI. The UMID can also be output from the J-30/SDI via SDI for content tracking during subsequent processing.

• Timecode Output
External equipment can be locked to the timecode output of the J-30/SDI using the BNC connector on the rear panel.

Input signals
• Reference input: BNC (x1) (frame lock)

Output signals
• Analogue composite output: BNC (x1)
• SDI output: BNC (x2)
• S-video output: Mini DIN 4-pin (x1)
• Analogue monitor audio output L/R: XLR (x2) + RCA Phono (x1)
• Headphone output: Standard jack (x1), stereo

Remote control
• RS-422A: D-sub 9-pin (x1), Sony 9-pin remote interface
• RS-232C: D-sub 9-pin (x1)
• i.Link (DV) output: 6 pin (x1) IEEE 1394
• Wireless: Infra-red
• i.Link: Same 6 pin (x1) as i.Link (DV) output

Supplied Accessories
• Infra red remote controller
• Quick Operation guide
• Vertical stand
• Operational manual (CD-ROM)

Dimensions and Weight

• Dimensions: 307 (W) x 100 (H) x 397 (D) mm
• Weight (approx.): 8.2 kg

Power requirements
• AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60Hz
• Power consumption: 55 W