Playback capability of DV(25 Mb/s) format recorded tapes

The DSR-1600P has an excellent playback compatibility with all DV family formats (25 Mbps). This includes DVCPRO. Tapes of all these formats can be played back in the DSR-1600P without any special mechanical adapter or menu selection

Excellent Digital Slow Motion

The DSR-1600P boasts excellent, noiseless, slow motion within the range of –0.5 to +0.5 times normal playback speed, in increments of 1%. This range is effective for all DV formats (25Mbps) - DV, DVCAM and DVCPRO.

Excellent Digital Jog Sound

The DSR-1600P offers excellently smooth and clear performance of jog sound within the range of –0.5 to +0.5 times normal playback speed, just like an analogue VTR. This allows easier searching for editing points especially within interviews. This is available for all DV formats (25Mbps) - DV, DVCAM and DVCPRO.

16:9 Aspect Ratio

Pictures recorded in a 16:9 aspect ratio include a wide aspect ID located in the VITC. The DSR-1600P can record or erase this ID. For example, if you don’t want this ID signal to appear on a TV display, this ID can be erased. If the video signal passes through an editing or effects system this ID signal is often removed. The DSR-1600P can re-record it.

Timecode

The DSR-1600P supports not only LTC timecode conforming to the EBU format but also Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC) through all video signal interfaces. VITC enables video and timecode signals to be copied with just a single BNC cable via either the composite or SDI interfaces. It also allows users to record other timecode data in the auxiliary data area of the VITC which is especially helpful for off-line editing.

ClipLink

The DSR-1600P supports the ClipLink function. Being integrated into a NLE system with Sony EditStations, the DSR-1600P plays an active role by sending the ClipLink information data onto the EditStations to provide great efficiency through the whole editing process. Also, the DSR-1600P has a capability of full tape dubbing with ClipLink Log Data either through i.LINK or a combination of SDTI (QSDI) + RS-422A.

Reduction of mosaic noise in panning pictures

By improving the DCT motion detector, the DSR-1600P offers improvements in the picture quality especially when viewing panning pictures.

Picture quality in Slow motion

Employing the same Y-Add filter as that been used in Digital Betacam or Betacam SX VTRs, the DSR-1600P offers smooth digital slow motion picture by greatly reducing vertical jitter. This ability of the DSR-1600P is particularly apparent in the range of less than 0.5 times normal speed.

Auto Repeat function

The DSR-1600P has an Auto Repeat function that enables continuous playback between user defined IN and OUT points.