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Sony J-H1 / J-H3 HDCAM Compact Players
With the widespread use of HDCAM camcorders and studio VTRs
in the high-definition field and post production, it was inevitable
that producers, journalists and others involved in the programme
production chain would be demanding cost-effective HDCAM compact
players that can readily be used in production environments.
Sony provides the solution by introducing the J-H Series
Compact Players in two models –the J-H1 and the J-H3.
Sharing the same design philosophy and physical dimensions
of the existing J Series standard-definition compact players,
both the J-H1 and J-H3 are affordable, compact, lightweight
and offer the same low-power consumption characteristics.
While the J-H1 is ideal for viewing HDCAM playback at 59.94i,
50i, 25P, and 29.97P, the J-H3 is equipped with a number of
additional features to support 24P playback and is ideally
suited for feeding nonlinear editors, as well as viewing and
scene selection
Compact Body Design
Sharing a similar chassis design to the existing
J Series multi-format compact players for standard-definition
formats, both the J-H1 and J-H3 retain a compact and lightweight
design. Equivalent in size to a standard desktop PC, they
can be effortlessly placed on the desks of busy producers,
directors and editors. The J-H1 and J-H3 players are just
307 x 100 x 397 mm (12 1/8 x 4 x 15 3/4 inches) in size and
weigh only 7.5 kg (16 lb 9 oz). They can be used horizontally
or placed upright with the supplied vertical stand, allowing
operators to locate players as desired even in space-constrained
or awkward environments. Easy control is assured with the
supplied infra-red remote controller.
Replay of Both Small and Large Cassettes
Despite their very compact designs, the J-H1 and J-H3 can
playback both large and small size cassettes.
HDCAM – Playback Capability
Both the J-H1 and J-H3 have the capability to playback HDCAM
cassettes that are recorded in 1080/59.94i, 50i and 1080/29.97P,
25P formats – primarily used in high-definition television
production applications. The J-H3 has the additional capability
to playback 1080/23.98, 24P formats to address the movie-making
industry, and high-end television and commercial productions.
Flexible Audio Outputs
Both the J-H1 and J-H3 provide two channels of analogue audio
output, available either from the XLR connectors or RCA phono
jacks locat-ed on the rear panel. A headphone jack is also
providedon the front panel. The audio channels to be output
to the analogue outputs and head-phone jack can be selected
from Ch 1/2, Ch 3/4, and Cue track. Audio is automatically
muted for off-speed playback and non-data playback.
Additional Features of J-H3 Extending Applications in
Post Production
In addition to their common playback capability of 1080 progressive
formats, HD-SDI and SD-SDI outputs, the J-H3 offers the following
features:
- Reference input (HD/SD switchable)
- RS-422A
- Time code output
- Pull down function to convert 23.98P to 1080/59.94 and
525/59.94i
HD and SDI Outputs – For Connection to High Grade
Monitors
The J-H1 and J-H3 both come equipped with an analogue Y/Pb/Pr
component output (BNC x 3) for connection to an HD picture
monitor. The J-H3 additionally offers HD-SDI and SD-SDI outputs
giving a choice of high quality monitor-ing and work-tape
copying. (AES/EBU audio and non audio data are embedded in
these digital outputs.)
Down Conversion Capability Built-in –Connectivity
with SDTV Monitors
Both the J-H1 and J-H3 have a built-in down conversion capability,
offering NTSC or PAL composite video output from the BNC and
RCA output connectors. With this capability, HDCAM-originated
content can be viewed on both SDTV professional and consumer
monitors.
RGB Computer Display Interface – For Connection to
Computer Displays
Equipped with an RGB computer display interface, both the
J-H1 and J-H3 can output HDCAM-originated content to a computer
display, at XGA resolution. (As the pixel count of an XGA
display is 1024 x 768, the HDCAM image will be “letter-boxed”
to 1024 x 577 pixels in the centre.) Alternatively, when large
screen viewing is preferred, the player can be connected to
an XGA capable data projector.
Tele-File™ System
Another important option to increase editing efficiency is
the Sony Tele-File system, a non-contact read/write system
for storing production-related data on an I/C memory embedded
in a 1/2-inch cassette label. Connecting a PC running JZ-1
Videocassette Logging Software to the J-H1 and J-H3 allows
Time code output information to be read and written to a Tele-File
label (option: MLB-1M-100) via GUI-based operations.
i.LINK* Interface – 'Single-Cable'
Transmission of Video, Audio, and Time Code
When equipped with the optional HKJ-101 i.LINK interface board,
both the J-H1 and J-H3 can down-convert the HDCAM signal to
a DV signal, in which video, audio and time code are transferred
through a single i.LINK interface cable. This DV-output capability
allows the J-H1 or J-H3 to be connected to a DVCAM deck for
straight dubbing of HDCAM material to DVCAM tape**.
It also allows a direct con-nection to DV-based nonlinear
editors.
* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only
to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
The i.LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications,
operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products
with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
Please refer to the documentation that comes with any device
having an i.LINK connection for information on compatibility,
operating conditions and proper connection.
** Assemble or Insert editing functions can not be used.
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