Sony DSR-2000A User Manual

Chapter 1

Overview

Chapter 1

Overview

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To make it easier to use this unit for any particular
purpose, various functions and operating settings are
provided in the menu system.

Timecode, operating mode, error messages, and other
text information, can be superimposed on the SDI
video signal and analog composite video signal output.

• Self-diagnosis and alarm function: This

automatically detects incorrect operations or
connections, operating faults, and so forth, and
displays details of the problem, the cause, and the
action to be taken, in the control panel display
section.

• Digital hours meter: This keeps four cumulative

counts of the powered on time, the drum rotation
time, the tape transport time, and the number of tape
threadings and unthreadings, and displays them in the
control panal display section.

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

Using an optional rack mount kit, you can mount the
unit in an EIA standard 19-inch rack (height: 4 units).

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