Sony 3-869-574-12(1) User Manual

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Features

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The unit provides a menu system to make its various 
functions easier to use and set up its operation conditions.

Time code values, operation mode indications, error 
messages, and other text data can be superimposed and 
output in analog composite video signals.

Self-diagnostic/alarm function: This function 

automatically detects setup and connection errors, 
operation faults, and other problems. It also displays a 
description of the problem, its cause, and the 
recommended response on the video monitor screen or 
time counter display.

Digital hours meter: The digital hours meter functions 

include four kinds of tally operations for operating 
hours, head drum usage hours, tape transport hours, 
and tape threading/unthreading times. The tally results 
can be viewed on the video monitor or the time counter 
display.

The unit can play back aspect ratio information. When 
video accompanied by wide-screen aspect ratio 
information is played back, the unit can output the video 
signal also containing the aspect ratio information.

When you use an optional rack mount kit, you can mount 
this unit onto an EIA-standard 19-inch rack (height = 4 
units).

When installed in the unit, this optional board enables 
digital video and audio signals in the D1 format and also 
AES/EBU-format digital audio signals to be output from 
the unit to digital Betacam VCRs or other equipment.

This kit can be used to mount the unit onto an EIA-
standard 19-inch rack.