Sony SRW-1
The SRW-1 HD Portable Digital Video Recorder and SRPC-1 HD Video Processor are the newest members of the CineAlta™ product lineup and form the first Sony full-bandwidth 4:4:4 (RGB) portable VTR system adopting the HDCAM-SR format. The SRW-1/SRPC-1 offers virtually lossless 1080-line high-definition recordings at multiple frame rates on the HDCAM-SR tape media. The SRW-1/SRPC-1 connects to its companion HDCF950 portable camera via HD-SDI dual link or optional optical fiber cable to create a convenient, portable full-bandwidth 4:4:4 (RGB) image capturing system. The SRW-1 can also be configured with the HDWF900 HDCAM camcorder to record HD 4:2:2 component images. The SRPC-1 processor unit provides a variety of video-processing functions and houses an array of input and output connectors, including HD/SD signals, 12 channels of digital audio, and 4 channels of analog audio. The processing functions include 2-3 pull-down insertions for 525 down conversion, and RGB 4:4:4 to Y/Pb/Pr 4:2:2 color space conversion. The system is capable of operating in three recording modes. SQ (standard Quality) providing 440 Mbps video payload to tape in both 4:4:4 or 4:2:2, HQ (High Quality) mode allowing for 2x speed recording yielding 880 Mbps to tape with a 2:1 compression ratio in full band RGB 4:4:4, and 3D mode where two separate 4:2:2 HD SDI inputs can be recorded simultaneously to the same tape, providing an efficient means of recording stereo full bandwidth 4:2:2 images for 3D productions. Each stereo channel is recorded at 440 Mbps with the benefits of full error correction to both channels.
Sony SRW-1 website
Sony SRW-1 brochure.pdf (468kb)

Panasonic AJ-HD1400
From field recording to nonlinear and in-studio editing, the AJ-HD1400 is an invaluable solution for HD production. The AJ-HD1400 records at 100 Mbps with 4:2:2 color sampling and intra-frame compression in multiple U.S. and worldwide HD/SD formats including 1080/59.94, 1080/50i, 720/60p, 720/59.94p and 720/50p. Designed with comprehensive editing features, this AC/DC-powered recorder features HD SDI digital input/output and IEEE 1394 input/output, a 9-pin remote interface for use in assemble/insert editing, and a built-in up/down converter. This lightweight VTR offers a handle for on-the-go use and its compact design makes it a great space-saver for desktop use and in-studio editing. • Multi-format HD/SD system records in 1080/59.94p, 1080/50i, 720/60p, 720/59.94p and 720/50p • Converts from a VariCam® 50p recording (over 60p) source with native 720p/50 or PAL output • IEEE 1394 input/output interface transfers DVCPRO HD native video to NLE systems without image quality degradation • HD-SDI input/output and SDI output for applications such as line recording and in-studio production • Built-in up/down/cross converter for playing back DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV/DVCAM tapes and for outputting a converted HD signal • Supports assemble/insert editing with 9-pin remote control and IEEE 1394 • Supports VANC metadata (UMID, CC, etc.) • Multi-format HD/SD system records in 1080/59.94p, 1080/50i, 720/60p, 720/59.94p and 720/50p Supports Encoder Remote (component style/composite style) • 64 minutes of recording time on an AJ-P126L cassette. Accepts DVCPRO (L/M) and Mini-DV cassettes (AJ-CS455 cassette adaptor required for Mini-DV cassette playback.) • Compact and lightweight • AC or DC operation • High-quality 16-bit digital audio with up to eight embedded channels.
Panasonic AJ-HD1400 website
Panasonic AJ-HD1400 brochure.pdf (461kb)

Thomson-Grass Valley™ Venom FlashPak
The Thomson-Grass Valley™ Venom FlashPak is a complete, portable solution for digital cinematography and high-quality HD content origination. This dockable, solid-state recorder extends the capabilities of our Viper FilmStream™ Digital Cinematography Camera System and LDK 6000 mk II WorldCam multi-format HD camera. With no moving parts, it creates a complete, portable production solution that is durable and rugged. Key Features: Solid-state recorder, dockable, compact, rugged design, portable, easy-to-mount, generous recording capacity (10 minutes in FilmStream mode and 18 minutes in 4:2:2 HD mode), compatible with Viper FilmStream Digital Cinematography camera and the LDK 6000 mk II WorldCam camera, includes standard Bluetooth interface and can output to a variety of third-party devices.
Thomson-Grass Valley Venom FlashPak website
Thomson-Grass Valley Venom FlashPak brochure.pdf (355kb)

Panasonic AJ-HD1700
The Panasonic AJ-HD1700 features up to two hours recording time; ideal for sports and HD program delivery (L, M and XL cassettes), multiple HD recording formats, including; 1080/60i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/60p, and 720/59.94, tape operating costs comparable to DVCPRO 50, eight channels of discreet audio recording, supporting 5.1 channel surround sound and SAP, universal DV format playback compatibility, including; DV, DVCAM, DVCPRO25/50, DVCPRO HD, 9-µ recording track (DVCPRO HD-LP format offers twice the recording density of DVCPRO HD), allows direct playback of 720/24fps VariCam-recorded tapes, converting them to 1080/24p for editing or dubbing, HD-SD format downconversion, optional SD-HD upconversion, output screen aspect ratio conversion, advanced slow motion and built in LCD monitor on front panel, compact 4RU footprint with 100x shuttle and jog in both forward and reverse, wide range and slow motion playback, Multi-Cue functions, versatile remote systems, built in playback format converter with dedicated SD monitor output and optional MetaData and SDTI capabilities.
Panasonic AJ-HD1700 website
Panasonic AJ-HD1700 brochure.pdf (1.06mb)
Panasonic AJ-HD1700 operation manual.pdf (1.84mb)

Panasonic AJ-HD1200A
Compact DVCPRO® HD/50/25, DVCAM and DV Player with Available DVCPRO HD® Recording and Available IEEE 1394 Interface. Featuring the world's first and only production-quality high-definition video player/recorder with available IEEE 1394 FireWire interface. Ideal for use with Apple's Final Cut Pro HD editing system or equivalent. Light weight and D.C.-powered operation permit in-field HD editing and viewing.
Panasonic AJ-HD1200A website
Panasonic AJ-HD1200A brochure.pdf (684kb)
Panasonic AJ-HD1200A operation manual (343kb)

Panasonic AJ-HD3700B
The AJ-HD3700B meets all high quality HD and SD production requirements in one VTR where quality is assured by full bandwidth (1920x1080) and 4:2:2 digital 10-bit component video in HD plus standard definition non-compressed 525i (NTSC) and 625i (PAL). Metadata recording and playback without sacrificing audio channels and conversion between formats is as simple as an optional plug-in card set. With a newly designed, easy-to-use front panel operation, full editing capability and low power consumption, the AJ-HD3700B is designed for integration into today's modern post and production facilities. The AJ-HD3700B provides the flexibility of having a single machine function in HD and SD plus the popular 1080/24p and 1080/24PsF.

The AJ-HD3700B features new time code and format conversion functionality that includes; conversion from 24 frames to 30 frames progressive time code as well as the ability to display the original 25 frame time code output when playing back footage in 24 frame mode; and in addition, new output filters significantly enhances the user's ability to control down converted output quality for such applications as DVD mastering and standard definition masters for TV distribution. With its multiple HD format capability, the AJ-HD3700B is particularly suited for mastering in mobile trucks and OB vans. Now it's possible to have both 1080i and 720p recording on board without having different VTRS for each format. And of course, down-conversion to standard definition can take place right in the AJ-HD3700B.

Designed with HD Cinema in mind, the AJ-HD3700B with the format converter card built-in combines all the functionality of many VTRs into a single system. As part of the telecine system, this powerful VTR provides superior picture quality with full resolution recording and playback, and the multiple frame rates means mastering in one format and outputting in another. Frame rate conversion, audio and time code conversions are easily handled inside the machine and are always in time regardless of the format conversion. A colorimetry conversion function corrects color gamut differences resulting from HD/SD conversion. Eight discrete channels of audio with Dolby-E capability are ideal for surround sound, stereo, and SAP programming.

Teamed with DVCPROHD, the AJ-HD3700B is the ultimate High Definition mastering VTR. From the original recorded resolution through multiple generations, the AJ-HD3700B is the ideal editing environment where the highest picture quality must be maintained throughout the editing process. The superb quality of the newest un-compressed NLE systems is assured by mastering on the AJ-HD3700B. With multiple frame rates, multiple formats, and multiple standards plus 8-channel of audio, built-in metadata capability, analog audio I/O, and built-in format conversion, it's no wonder the AJ-HD3700B has been chosen by so many production/post-production facilities. The AJ-HD3700B is a true Mastering VTR designed from the ground up to support Standard Definition video, HD Cinema mastering and support for digital projection and DVD distribution.
Panasonic AJ-HD3700B website
Panasonic AJ-HD3700B brochure.pdf (881kb)
Panasonic AJ-HD3700B operation manual (871kb)

Panasonic AJ-PCD20
The AJ-PCD20 P2 solid-state memory drive answers the need of today's video professional for faster, easier file transfers on the desktop or in the field. This flexible, time-saving internal/external drive allows users to mount five 8GB P2 cards simultaneously for instant access and continuous editing of all recorded content in sequence. The P2 drive now offers an IEEE1394b interface (in addition to USB 2.0) for high-speed transfers of DVCPRO, DVCPRO50, or DVCPRO HD content into nonlinear editing systems and servers. Compatible with Windows 2000, XP and MAC OS X, the AJ-PCD20 can be installed directly into a standard PC 5.25" bay drive enclosure or connected to a computer and local area network (LAN) via its USB 2.0 or IEEE1394b interfaces. The flexible AJ-PCD20 also serves as a stand-alone external drive when connected with laptops for in-the-field use. • Five P2 card slots • High speed data transfer with IEEE 1394b and USB 2.0 interface • Internal or external PC operation - installs in a standard 5.25" bay or connects using USB 2.0 or IEEE 1394b • Windows 2000/XP and Mac OS X support.
Panasonic AJ-PCD20 website
Panasonic P2 Series brochure.pdf (2.53mb)
Panasonic AJ-PCD20 operation manual.pdf (3.56mb)

Panasonic AJ-PCS060G "P2 Store"
The AJ-PCS060G is a ruggedized, portable hard disk unit with a P2 card slot that quickly transfers the content of P2 cards to an internal hard disk drive. The 2.5" 60GB hard disk drive can hold the contents of up to 15 4GB P2 cards, and the entire contents of a 4GB P2 card can be transferred to the internal hard disk drive in about four minutes (in the non-verify mode). After the P2 content has been transferred, the AJ-PCS060G can connect to a nonlinear editing system or server ingests PC via a USB 2.0 interface and appears as an external disk drive. The AJ-PCS060G has a shock-resistant magnesium alloy body and is equipped with special impact-absorbing materials to cushion the hard disk against shock and vibration. In the field, the less than 1.5 pound AJ-PCS060G serves as an aggregation and transport device, storing the contents of P2 cards and minimizing the number of P2 cards needed. Back at the studio, it serves as a high-speed drive for transferring video into a station's local area network (LAN) or nonlinear editing system to speed access to the recorded content. For quick and easy operation, the AJ-PCS060G simply has a large start button. The drive also includes LED indicators for copy status, drive capacity, and battery life remaining. The drive supports Windows 2000, Windows XP and Apple operating systems. Drivers for all operating systems are included. It runs on DC power, so you can use a 7.2V DC battery or a 7.9V AC adaptor to power it.
Panasonic AJ-PCS060G website
Panasonic P2 Series brochure.pdf (2.53mb)
Panasonic AJ-PCS060G operation manual.pdf (3.19mb)

Sony HDWM2000/20
HDCAM Studio Editing Recorder. Plays Digital Betacam, Betacam/SP, Betacam SX, MPEG IMX. Records and plays HDCAM at frame rates: 1080/23.98, 1080/24, 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97PsF, and 25 PsF (note: Pulldown output is not available in this model). Built-in up-conversion of playback-compatible Standard Definition tapes to 1080i and down-conversion of HDCAM tapes to 480i is a standard feature. Metadata handling, UMID (Unique Material Identifier Data) record capability, and simplified menu setups and firmware upgrades via Memory Stick® media. Capable of handling Dolby-E and AC-3 audio. Features; HDCAM native recording and playback, supports 1080/59.94i, 23.98 PsF, 24 PsF, 29.97PsF, 50i, 25PsF and 1035/59.94i, multi-format playback of Digital Betacam, MPEG IMX, Betacam SX, Betacam SP and Betacam, built-in up-conversion and down-conversion, metadata handling, Dolby-E, AC-3 compatibility, compact body, 4RU height and low power consumption, Dynamic Motion Control (DMC), pre-read editing, standard line conversion 1035/1080, records UMID (Unique Material Identifier Data) as part of the Metadata stream, menu set-up and firmware ugprades performed via Memory Stick media.
Sony HDWM2000/20 website

Sony SRW5500
The SRW-5500 is Sony's first dual format recorder. Switchable between Sony's HDCAM and HDCAM SR record formats, this new VTR provides an ideal solution for professionals requiring multi-format flexibility. With the additional ability to simultaneously produce HD and SD output, as well as playback and up-convert Digital Betacam recording, the SRW-5500 can rightfully be considered a technology bridge to the future. Capable of recording 23.98/24/25/29.97/ 30PsF, 1080/50i/59.94/60i, and 720/59.94P, the SRW-5500 was created to meet all common worldwide delivery requirements. The HDCAM SR format is capable of recording the gamut of HD frame/line rates in both 4:4:4 and 4:2:2 formats using the highly efficient MPEG-4 Studio Profile compression scheme. The SRW-5500 records HDCAM SR format video at 440 Mbps, 10 bit Log or linear, at 2.7:1 compression ratio in 4:2:2, and 4.2:1 compression ratio for 4:4:4. It can also record 12 channels of audio at 24-bit per sample resolution. HDCAM format recording offers the standard 4 channels of uncompressed audio. The optional HKSR-5001 Format Converter provides 3/2 pull down sequence for conversion of 23.98 or 24 fps recordings to 59.94 interlaced output. It also provides conversion of 1080 to 720/59.94P, and 720P to 1080. With the optional HKSR-5002 Digital Betacam decoder board, Digital Betacam tapes can be played back and up converted to either 1080i or 720/59.94P formats. The optional HKSR-5003 interface board allows for full bandwidth 4:4:4 RGB recording, via dual link HD SDI. RGB 4:4:4 recordings can be internally converted to 4:2:2 output via the HKSR 5001 format conversion board in real-time during record or playback.
Sony SRW5500 website
Sony SRW5500 brochure.pdf (541kb)

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