Sony DSR-DR1000AP

DVCAM Hard Disk Recorder, with simple & easy VTR-like opertion

An ideal bridge to integrate the benefits of hard-disk based operation for DVCAM users

Professional Video Production is now seeking more lower-cost equipment that will bring increases in production efficiency and reductions in running cost, due to the diversification in service and programme contents in alignment with the advent of the DTV era.

Sony introduce the DSR-DR1000AP which is the first simple DVCAM hard-disk recorder in the low-cost range. It takes full advantage of benefits of disk-based recording while maintaining the same operational feel as a VTR.

It enables quick and easy handling of recording contents through random access and offers simultaneous recording and playback facilities, allowing the recording to be available immediately for playout and other feeding purposes without interruption. It also offers DMC (-2.0 to +2.0) and network capability for file transfer.

Offering a new level of operational convenience and enhanced creative opportunities, the DSR-DR1000AP provides lots of possible applications such as sports reply, playout of 'spots' (commercial insertion), feed editing at broadcast stations, simple back-up disk server and material transfer through network

Compact, simple & low-cost
The half-rack size DSR-DR1000AP delivers full benefits of disk-based recording in the low-cost range, such as random access and simultaneous recording & playback, with simple operational feel like a VTR.

12-hour DVCAM recording with loop recording capability
Equipped with a 160 GB internal hard disk drive, the DSR-DR1000AP can store up to 12 hours of DVCAM stream video and four channels of audio. The unit also features loop recording, providing an ideal solution for news, medical or security applications, astronomical surveillance and so on.

Affordable package for slow-motion reply
Used with RM-280 external remote controller, the DSR-DR1000AP is an ideal affordable solution for slow-motion replay application such as sports live. It provides instant replay with a couple of variable speeds in a very simple operation on the control panel of RM-280.

Easy handling of recording contents with high quality
The DSR-DR1000AP enables easy handling of recording contents such as clip segment playback for playout of designated video segments, offering simple VTR-like operation with a jog/shuttle dial. The machine also offers the convenience of high-quality digital jog sound, and smooth slow-motion playback over a wide speed range, +/- 200%.

Simultaneous recording & playback
The DSR-DR1000AP can simultaneously record and playback, allowing a recording to be available immediately for sports reply, playout and other feeding purposes without interruption.

File transfer capability through i.LINK & network
The DSR-DR1000AP supports up to 4x real time file transfer via i.LINK SBP2 protocol into a compatible non-linear editor. It also includes Ethernet connectivity (100Base-T) allowing it to be connected to a LAN or WAN environment. This allows the transfer of DVCAM/DV files across a network between two locations.

Versatile interface
With its wide complement of digital and analogue interfaces, the DSR-DR1000AP is equally at home configured for today's production requirements. The unit has i.LINK, SDI, AES/EBU audio and Ethernet connectivity as well as analogue interfaces such as component, composite, S-Video, analogue audio and Time code I/O

DVCAM recording over 12 hours
Equipped with an 160 GB internal hard disk drive, the DSR-DR1000AP can store DVCAM stream video and 4 channels of audio over 12 hours.

Simultaneous recording and playback
The DSR-DR1000AP can simultaneously record and playback, allowing a recording to be available immediately for playout and other feeding purposes without interruption.

DMC (+/- 200% speed) and high-quality digital jog sound
The DSR-DR1000AP offers fantastic slow motion control (DMC) being capable of up to +/- 200% normal speed, controllable in 1% increments via RS-422A remote control. Analogue-like high quality digital jog sound are also available.

Clip segment playback
The DSR-DR1000AP has the clip segment playback function which allows a seamless playback of designated clips by utilizing recorded materials on the disk. Trimming of in/out points, clip deletion, change of order for playing back clips are available based on the clip play list in menu operation.

i.LINK interface with 4x file transfer
The DSR-DR1000AP supports up to 4x real time file transfer via i.LINK SBP2 protocol into a compatible non-linear editor. This i.LINK port also supports conventional AV/C protocol which allows dubbing with an external VTR in real time.

Network transfer via Ethernet
The DSR-DR1000AP has Ethernet connectivity (100 Base-T) allowing the transfer of DVCAM/DV files across an IP network between two locations.

VTR-like control panel
The machine offers very easy and friendly VTR-like operation on the front panel which includes a jog/shuttle dial, Rec/Play/Stop buttons, time code display, audio level meter, audio adjustment volumes and so on.

Versatile interface
Offering virtually every interface capability, i.LINK (SBP2 and AV/C protocol), SDI, Component, Composite, S-Video, Analogue audio (2ch XLR), AES/EBU audio, Time code I/O and RS-422A control, enables the machine to be installed in either traditional linear edit suites or NLEs as a feeder source. In addition, 2x RS-422A ports enables independent control of recording and playback for simultaneous recording and playback function.

Continuous loop recording
The DSR-DR1000AP features 6-hour loop recording providing an ideal solution for newsrooms, medical or security applications, astronomical surveillance, educational experiments and so on.

Pre-alarm recording
The DSR-DR1000AP is also capable of pre-alarm recording. It will constantly buffer the last 30 seconds of footage until receiving a command to record through a standard contact input, ideal for many high quality monitoring applications.

Interval recording (Time-lapse)
This function allows interval recording by setting the DSR-DR1000AP to automatically switch between record and stand-by modes. Interval time and recording time can be selected in the menu. This is useful for scientific applications such as observation.