HDCAM recording and playback

HDCAM uses intra-frame DCT compression using a compression ratio of about 7:1. There are four channels of 48kHz digital audio at 20-bit resolution.

Selectable frame rates

The HDW-2000/20 can record and replay at 1080/50i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/25P, 1080/29.97P, 1080/23.98P and 1080/24P.

Built-in down converter

The HDW-2000/20 has a built in HD to SD downconverter to allow tapes shot in HDCAM to be output in standard definition for subsequent post production or distribution. The downconverted image can be squeezed or cropped within the VTR for display on a 4:3 monitor.

No compromise in editing performance

Assemble, insert and pre-read editing is provided. When used in pre-read mode, the HDW-2000/20 can be used to insert titles into video material using a single VTR.

Broadcast quality slow motion

The HDW-2000/20 has DT (Dynamic Tracking) heads as standard. Broadcast quality HDCAM pictures can be replayed in the range –1 to x2 speed.

High quality picture search and jog

Selecting edit points is easy with the HDW-2000/20. Pictures and sound can be searched at up to x50 normal speed.

Compact chassis

The HDW-2000/20 uses a 4U chassis design, in common with MPEG IMX VTRs and the new DVW-M2000P series Digital Betacam VTRs.

Surround sound

Both Dolby-E and AC-3 are handled as standard