Sony DSR-30 Pro Digital VCR in PAL Format

The DSR-30, a DVCAM videocassette recorder, offers the superior image and sound quality inherent in the DVCAM format, as well as, convenient operational functions for recording, playback and simple editing. With the LANC interface, the DSR-30 realizes simple editing with other LANC-based equipment. The i.LINK (DV In/Out) interface makes it possible to dupe video, audio and data virtually without only quality deterioration. The DSR-30 also has a continuous auto repeat playback function and one-time playback function, ideal for kiosk and other point-of-information displays. These features make the DSR-30 an attractive VTR for a wide range of applications.

The DSR-30 uses the DVCAM format to provide high video and audio quality and reliability for professional use. The 8-bit component digital recording with a 5:1 compression ratio and sampling at the rate of 4:1:1 provides superb picture quality and multi-generation performance

There are two sizes of DVCAM video cassette tapes, a mini size and a standard size. In spite of the narrow tape width (1/4-inch or 6.35 mm) and a compact cassette size, up to 184-minute recording is possible with a standard cassette (PDV-184ME) and 40- minute recording with a mini size cassette (PDVM-40ME).

The DSR-30 is also capable of playing back the consumer DV format tape both the standard size and mini size (SP mode only). Wide Track (15µm) to Assure

The DVCAM format is an extension of the consumer DV format, but the DVCAM format uses a wider track pitch (15µm) to ensure accurate editing for professional use.

The DSR-30 is capable of PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) digital recording of stereo channel both in the 32kHz mode (4-channel/12-bit nonlinear) and in the 48kHz mode (2-channel/16-bit linear). In the 32kHz mode, another stereo sound can be added onto the previously recorded portions. If a higher sound quality is required, equivalent to DAT, record in the 48kHz mode.