SON44755_DSR-11

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NTSC/PAL
Digital Videocassette Recorder

DSR-11

F o r P r o f e s s i o n a l R e s u l t s

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INTRODUCTION

The DSR-11 -

An Ideal VTR
Your Nonlinear Editing Needs
The Sony DSR-11 DVCAM Digital Videocassette Recorder, with its unique design and small footprint, can be easily integrated into your existing nonlinear editing system. Providing basic VTR features, along with an i.LINK interface and NTSC/PAL compatibility, this VTR provides a highly powerful, yet cost-effective option for nonlinear editing systems.

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MAIN FEATURES

Main Features
The DVCAM Format for Excellent Picture and Sound Quality
The DSR-11 uses the DVCAM format, the professional extension of the worldwide standard DV format. The DVCAM format uses 8-bit digital component recording with a 5:1 compression ratio and a sampling rate of 4:1:1 (for NTSC) / 4:2:0 (for PAL). The unique compression algorithm provides excellent picture quality and superb multi-generation performance. It also offers superior digital audio performance, providing a wide dynamic range and excellent signal-to-noise ratio that are comparable to CD quality. Alternative audio channel modes can be selected: a two-channel mode with 48 kHz/16-bit recording or a four-channel mode with 32 kHz/12-bit recording.

i.LINK Interface

The DSR-11 is equipped with a 4-pin i.LINK connection. This connection allows easy duplication of entire tapes as well as one-cable digital transfer of audio, video and command signals to a connected VTR or PC. When downloading video via the i.LINK connection, you can also copy the timecode from a non-VTR source, such as video that has been edited on a PC.
* i.LINK stands for IEEE 1394-1995 standards and their revisions. is the logo for products that implement i.LINK.

DV EE OUT

Signals from analog input can be converted into digital signals, and can be simultaneously output from the i.LINK connector.

Compact, Unique Design

The DSR-11 has a unique design. With its small footprint, you can unobtrusively add the DSR-11 to your existing work environment placing it either horizontally or vertically.
Standard and Mini Cassette Compatibility
DVCAM cassette tapes are available in two sizes: standard and mini. The standard-size DVCAM cassette provides a recording time of up to 184 minutes, while the mini-size cassette provides up to 40 minutes.

Mini-size cassette

Standard-size cassette
Cassette compartment lid closed
Cassette compartment lid open
DV Format Recording and Playback
The DSR-11 is capable of recording and playing back DV format tapes (SP mode only)*. The standard-size cassette can record for up to 270 minutes, while the mini-size cassette records for 60 minutes.
* The transition from cut to cut may not be smooth when recorded in DV (SP) format. In between scenes where the recording format is changed from DV to DVCAM, or vice versa, transition may not be smooth. This is a normal and expected phenomenon.

Auto Repeat Function

When set to Auto Repeat, the DSR-11 can repeatedly play back a program. Just after the DSR-11 reaches the end of the tape, the first complete blank portion, or the first index point, it automatically rewinds and repeats playback of the segment*.
* The DSR-11 ignores any blank or index point in the first 20 seconds of the tape.

NTSC/PAL Compatible

The DSR-11 has the unique feature of being NTSC/PAL compatible. It can record and playback tapes with either color system*.
* The DSR-11 does not convert signals from NTSC to PAL, or vice versa. When recording through the analog input, the switch on the rear panel must be manually set to the color system of the original source.

Wireless Remote Control

The DSR-11 comes equipped with the RMT-DS11 wireless remote control. This remote control provides menu control for precise settings, as well as remote control for presentations.

Other Control Terminals

The DSR-11 is equipped with a LANC terminal, as well as a Control S terminal, to which an optional Control S Remote Control Unit DSRM-20 can be connected for jog and shuttle operation.

Rear View

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Optional Accessories

VMC-IL4408/4415/4435
i.LINK Cable (4-pin to 4-pin)

VMC-IL4615/4635

i.LINK Cable (4-pin to 6-pin)

DSRM-20

Remote Control Unit

DSR-11 Specifications

Weight

2.8 kg (6 lb 2 oz)

Rack, Cleaning Cassette Operation Manual

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Sony Electronics Inc. One Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 www.sony.com/professional
2001 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All non-metric weights and measures are approximate. Sony, DVCAM and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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Multimedia Lab These are basic steps to operate the Sony DSR-11 deck in the Multimedia Lab. Sony DSR-11 (Small grey deck) The Sony DSR-11 deck is connected trough Firewire cable to the back of the G5, leaving the front firewire port free to connect firewire external hardrives. The Sony DSR-11 deck can play/output in DV and DVCAM.
In order to Capture from a MiniDV or DVCAM tape: 1) Turn on the deck. 2) The channel indicator in the display window should read DV.
3) When you go to capture window in Final Cut Pro, the screen controls should operate the deck. In order to Output to a MiniDV or DVCAM tape: 1) Turn on the deck. 2) The channel indicator in the display window should read DV. 3) Follow the Print to Video steps in order to output to the MiniDV tape. Make sure you select the Automatically Start Recording option in the bottom left of the Print to Video window in order to have the deck working in sync and automated with Final Cut Pro.
Created by Tatiana Dallalana-Young, Edited by Tony Hale 2006
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http://lab.dce.harvard.edu/