Sony J-2 User Manual

The combined use of a J series player and JZ-1
Videocassette Logging Software creates an affordable
tape logging system available to all playback-compatible
VTR formats. This is achieved by connecting a J series
player to a PC* running JZ- 1 software via an 
RS-232C cable. 
This software provides an easy-to-use GUI to create log
data of edit in/out points and to add simple comments
to each logged scene. In addition, a storyboard function
is available to assemble a sequence of logged scenes
into a simple EDL prior to data export. Log lists can 
be exported in a variety of formats including the AVID
Log Exchange digitizing format for Avid Newscutter, 
the Sony BVE-9100 format for linear/non-linear editing
systems, the XML format for Sony NewsBase™ server
systems, and the HTML format for web browsing.

Another important option to increase editing efficiency 
is the Sony Tele-File system, a non-contact read/write
system for storing production-related data on an 
IC memory embedded in a 1/2-inch cassette label.
Connecting a PC running JZ-1 Videocassette Logging
Software to a J series VTR allows information to 
be read from and written to a Tele-File label (option: 
MLB-1M-100) via GUI-based operations.

The J series VTRs can scan tapes with Shot Marks 
and automatically detect their positions. After scanning,
a list of all marks can be displayed on a video monitor,
allowing easy cueing to any mark.

Equipped with the industry standard RS-422A Sony 9-pin
remote control interface, J series Compact Players can
be used not only for viewing and logging but also for
feeding source material to servers and nonlinear editors.

Note:  J series Compact Players can not be used as editing 

players in conventional linear editing applications, or 
for on-air playout of material.

There is a choice of outputs with the J-Series Compact
Players - the J-1/A, J-2/A and J-3/A have an analogue
component video output. The J-1/SDI, J-2/SDI and 
J-3/SDI have an SDI output. Both versions also have 
analogue composite video, S-video and analogue 
audio outputs. This choice of player provides either an
analogue component video output or an SDI output,
plus the common outputs.

Note: An appropriate video capture card must be installed in the PC.