Sony DVW-A500

Description

Digital Betacam Editing Recorder. The DVW-A500 features Betacam and Betacam SP playback capability, pre-read capability for video and audio, serial digital V/A interface (SMPTE 259M) along with built-in Component analog video and audio interfaces, and an optional Composite analog input (BKDW-505).Built-in A/D and D/A converters for both audio and video signals allow for direct interfacing with analog equipment.Delivers picture in shuttle mode up to speeds of approx. 50 times normal playback. The DVW-A500 also has a Program Play mode which allows video recordings to be reproduced over a range of15% normal speed, in increments of 0.1%. Superb Picture Quality, High Quality Audio, Betacam SP® Playback Capability, Versatile Integration into Current Analog Systems, Digital Jog Sound, High Speed Picture Search, Dynamic Tracking Playback, Program Play, Reliable Tape Transport, Channel Condition Monitoring, Operating temperature: +5°C to +40°C (41°F to 104°F), Storage temperature: -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to + 140°F), Humidity: 25 to 80% (relative humidity), Fast forward/rewind time: Approx. 3 min with BCT-D124L, Servo lock time: 0.5s or less (from standby on), Load/unload time: 6s or less, Power Requirements: AC 90V TO 265V, 48Hz to 64Hz, Power Consumption: 300VA (240W) (serial no. 11944 and higher), Recording Format: Digital BETACAM, Tape Speed: Digital BETACAM®: 96.7mm/sBetacam playback: 118.6mm/s, Digital record/playback time: Max. 124 min. with BCT-D124L cassette, Recommended tape, Sony: BCT-D6/D12/D22/D32/D40(small cassette)BCT-D34L/D64L/D94L/D124L(large cassette)Betacam/Betacam SP cassette, Search Speed (shuttle mode): Still to approx. +-50 times normal playback speed, Dynamic tracking range(variable mode): -1 to +3 times normal playback speed.