Sony HDW-D1800 HDCAM Studio Editing Recorder with Digital Betacam
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Sony HDW-D1800 HDCAM Studio Editing Recorder with Digital Betacam and MPEG IMX Playback, 3min Fast Forward/Rewind Time, 6sec or Less Load/Unload Time

SKU: SOHDWD1800 MFR: HDWD1800
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Key Features

  • Capture pristine studio-quality video with the Sony HDCAM Recorder's high resolution output.
  • Enjoy seamless integration with your existing setup using versatile HD-SDI connectivity options.
  • Expedite post-production workflows with the recorder's rapid 3-minute fast forward/rewind time.
  • Ensure audio fidelity using the recorder's 20-bit analog-to-digital audio quantization feature.
  • Easily manage and monitor audio levels with dedicated XLR analog audio input/output.
  • Maintain signal integrity with the Sony HDW-D1800's stable servo lock time for broadcast use.
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Sony HDW-D1800 Specifications

  • Analog Audio: A/D Quantization

    20 bit/sample

  • Analog Audio: Crosstalk

    Less than -80 dB(at 1 kHz between any two channels)

  • Analog Audio: D/A Quantization

    20 bit/sample

  • Analog Audio: Distortion

    Less than 0.05%(at 1 kHz emphasis ON reference level)

  • Analog Audio: Dynamic Range

    More than 95 dB(at 1 kHz emphasis ON)

  • Analog Audio: Frequency Response

    20 Hz to 20 kHz
    +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB (0 dB at 1 kHz)

  • Analog Composite Out: Bandwidth

    Y: 0 to 5.75 MHz +0.5 dB/-2.0 dB
    R-Y/B-Y: 0 to 2.75 MHz +0.5 dB/-2.0 dB

  • Analog Composite Out: Differential Gain

    2% or less

  • Analog Composite Out: Differential Phase

    2% or less

  • Analog Composite Out: K factor(2T pulse)

    1% or less

  • Analog Composite Out: Output SCH Phase

    Based upon RS-170A/CCIR R.624-3

  • Analog Composite Out: S/N Ratio

    53 dB or more

  • Analog Composite Out: Y/C Delay

    20 ns or less

  • Digital Audio: Headroom

    20 dB (18 dB selectable)

  • Digital Audio: Quantization

    20 bits/sample

  • Digital Audio: Sampling Frequency

    48 kHz (synchronized with video)

  • Digital Audio: Wow & flutter

    Below measurable level

  • Digital Video: Channel Coding

    S-I-NRZI PR-IV

  • Digital Video: Compression

    Coefficient recording system

  • Digital Video: Error Correction

    Reed-Solomon code

  • Digital Video: Quantization

    10 bit/sample (compression: 8 bit/sample)

  • Digital Video: Sampling Frequency

    Y: 74.25 MHz
    R-Y/B-Y: 37.125 MHz

  • 124 min (w/ BCT124HDL Caas)

    59.94i
    29.97PsF

  • 149 min (w/ BCT124HDL Cass)

    50i
    25PsF

  • 40 min (w/ BCT40HD Cass)

    59.94i
    29.97PsF

  • 48 min (w/ BCT40HD Cass)

    50i
    25PsF

  • 50 min (w/ BCT40HD Cass)

    24PsF
    23.98PsF

  • Applications

    Studio Recorder/Player

  • Fast Forward/Rewind Time

    Approx. 3 min with BCT-D124L cassette

  • Format

    HDCAM

  • Load/Unload Time

    6 s or less (both L and S cassettes)

  • Operating Humidity

    25 to 90%

  • Operating Temperature

    41 to 104 deg. F (+5 to +40 deg. C)

  • Power Consumption

    150 W

  • Power Requirements

    100 to 240 V 50/60 Hz

  • Servo Lock Time

    0.6 s or less (59.94i and 29.97PsF from standby on)0.7 s or less (50i 25PsF 24PsF 23.98PsF from standby on)

  • Storage Temperature

    -4 to +140 deg. F (-20 to +60 deg. C)

  • Tape Format

    HDCAM

  • Shuttle Mod: Digital Betacam

    Search Speed Range: +/-50 times normal playback speed

  • Shuttle Mod: HDCAM

    Search Speed Range
    Still to +/-50 times normal speed playback (59.94i and 29.97PsF)
    Still to +/-58 times normal speed playback (50i and 25PsF)
    Still to +/-60 times normal speed playback (24PsF and 23.98PsF)

  • Shuttle Mod: MPEG IMX

    Search Speed Range: +/-78 times normal playback speed

  • Variable Mode: Digital Betacam

    Search Speed Range: -1 to +3 times normal speed playback

  • Variable Mode: HDCAM

    Search Speed Range: -1 to +2 times normal speed playback

  • Variable Mode: JOG Mode

    Search Speed Range: Still to +/-1 times normal speed playback

  • Variable Mode: MPEG IMX

    Search Speed Range: -1 to +3 times normal speed playback

  • Tape Speed: Digital Betacam

    96.7 mm/s

  • Tape Speed: HDCAM

    96.7 mm/s (59.94i and 29.97PsF)
    80.6 mm/s (50i and 25PsF)
    77.4 mm/s (24PsF and 23.98PsF)

  • Tape Speed: MPEG IMX

    64.467(NTSC)
    53.776(PAL) mm/s

  • Analog Audio Input

    (CH1/2/3/4/CUE)
    XLR-3-pin type (female) x 5
    Low off: -60 dBu high impedance balanced
    High off: +4 dBu high impedance balanced
    High on: -4 dBm 600 O termination balanced

  • Analog Audio Monitor Output

    XLR-3-pin type (male) x 2
    +4 dBm at 600 O load
    Low Impedance
    Balanced)

  • Analog Audio Output

    (CH1/2/3/4/CUE)
    XLR-3-pin type (male) x 5
    +4 dBm (600 O load)
    Low impedance
    Balanced

  • Analog Composite Output

    BNC x 3 (RS-170A including one character out and one WFM out)
    Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75 O Sync Negative

  • Control Panel

    D-sub 15-pin

  • Digital Audio Input

    (CH1/2 3/4)
    BNC x 2
    AES/EBU

  • Digital Audio Output

    (CH1/2 3/4)
    BNC x 2
    AES/EBU

  • HD-SDI Input

    BNC x 1 (SMPTE 292M)
    Serial Digital (1.485 Gb/s)

  • HD-SDI Output

    BNC x 3 (SMPTE 292M including one character out)
    Serial Digital (1.485 Gb/s)

  • HD/SD Reference Video Input 1

    BNC x 2 (with a loop-through)
    Tri-level sync 0.6 Vp-p 75O Sync Negative

  • HD/SD Reference Video Input 2

    BNC x 2 (with a loop-through)
    Tri-level sync 0.6 Vp-p 75O Sync Negative

  • Headphone Output

    JM-60 Stereo phone jack(-Infinity to -12 dBu at 8 O load unbalanced)

  • Parallel Remote

    D-sub 50-pin (x1)

  • Remote 1 Input

    D-sub 9-pin (x2)
    Sony 9-pin remote interface

  • Remote 1 Input/Output

    D-sub 9-pin (x2)
    Sony 9-pin remote interface

  • Remote Control

    D-sub 9-pin
    RS-232C interface

  • SDI Output

    BNC x 3 (SMPTE 259M including one character out)
    Serial Digital (270 Mb/s)

  • Time Code Input

    XLR-3-pin type (female) x 1
    0.5 to 18 Vp-p
    10 kO
    Balanced
    XLR-3-pin type (female) x 1
    0.5 to 18 Vp-p
    10 kO
    Balanced)

  • Time Code Output

    XLR-3-pin type (male) x 1
    2.2 Vp-p
    Low impedance
    Balanced

  • Video Control

    D-sub 9-pin

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    427 x 174 x 544mm/ 16.81 x 6.85 x 21.42"

  • Weight

    22kg / 48.5lbs

About Sony HDW-D1800

Take your professional video recording and editing to the next level with the Sony HDW-D1800 HDCAM Studio Editing Recorder. This high-quality, sophisticated device is not just an HDCAM recorder, but also offers legacy playback in Digital Betacam and MPEG IMX formats.

Designed for the advanced user, this reliable studio editing recorder is capable of recording and playing back in HDCAM 1080/59.94i, 50i, 25PsF, 29.97PsF, 23.98PsF, and 24PsF formats. It also features a 3-2 pull down option, available with the HKDW-104 option board.

Inheriting all the editing functions from the esteemed HDW-2000 series, the HDW-D1800 offers features such as Dynamic Motion Control (DMC), audio split, pre-read, and audio cross-fade editing. It also boasts a color LCD panel on the control panel, providing a wealth of information including an audio level meter and time data.

The LCD unit also displays video during playback or recording, enhancing your editing process. The built-in down converter enables output in 480/59.94i or 576/50i, while the up converter enables 1080/59.94i or 1080/50i HD output from Digital Betacam or MPEG IMX tape playback.

The HDW-D1800 also supports the recording and playback of up to 3 packets of VANC metadata. Non-audio recording options are also available, such as Dolby-E or AC3. With the HKDW-104 option board, you can also avail of 720/50P or 720/59.94P output.

For those looking to record i.LINK (HDV) signals from HDV devices onto HDCAM tapes, the HKDW-105 i.LINK (HDV) input option board can be installed.

In summary, the Sony HDW-D1800 HDCAM Studio Editing Recorder is a professional, advanced, and reliable choice for high-quality video recording and editing.

Sony HDW-D1800 Features

  • HDCAM format: The HDCAM format uses the same 12.65-mm width tape as the conventional Betacam series. It provides high definition images, offering up to two hours of recording. High-quality 20bit/48kHz digital audio is supported in HDCAM format and there are four digital audio input/output channels
  • Legacy playback: Digital Betacam or MPEG IMX recorded tapes can be played back and the VTR can output SD and HD signals at the same time by using SD to HD built-in up converter
  • Control panel with LCD display: The control panel contains an LCD display unit to display various types of information including time data. The display mode can be changed to show the video which is currently recorded or played back
  • Function menu: You can use the function buttons on the LCD display and the MULTI CONTROL knob to easily carry out many of the operations and make many of settings supported by the unit. The current settings can be checked on the LCD display
  • DMC editing: This allows automatic editing with a varying playback speed memorized beforehand for an edit segment
  • Pre-read editing: This allow you to playback pre-recorded video and audio material, edit it by applying effects with an external device, and then recorded in real time on the same tape
  • Cross-fade editing: In audio editing, you can fade the audio track. You can select cut-in, fade-in, fade-out or cross-fade
  • Built-in down converter: This unit has HD to SD down converter function and can output SD SDI and analog composite signals as well as HD SDI
  • Remote control function: This unit can be controlled from an external remote controller or editor through an interface complying with RS-422A (Sony 9pin). Additionally a parallel (50pin) interface is also fitted as standard, supporting easy external control through the parallel interface
  • 3-2 pull down playback and 720P output function (optional): The HKDW-104 option board can be installed in this unit to carry out 3-2 pull down playback and 720P output
  • HDV (i.LINK) input (optional): The HKDW-105 option board can be installed in this unit to record the i.LINK (HDV) signals from HDV devices onto HDCAM tapes

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 3 months for labor.

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Key Features

  • Capture pristine studio-quality video with the Sony HDCAM Recorder's high resolution output.
  • Enjoy seamless integration with your existing setup using versatile HD-SDI connectivity options.
  • Expedite post-production workflows with the recorder's rapid 3-minute fast forward/rewind time.
  • Ensure audio fidelity using the recorder's 20-bit analog-to-digital audio quantization feature.
  • Easily manage and monitor audio levels with dedicated XLR analog audio input/output.
  • Maintain signal integrity with the Sony HDW-D1800's stable servo lock time for broadcast use.

What's in the box:

  • Sony HDW-D1800 HDCAM Studio Editing Recorder with Digital Betacam and MPEG IMX Playback
  • PSW 4x16 Rack mount Screw (x4)
  • Operation Manual
  • Installation Manual
  • Operation Guide
  • Sony 1 Year Warranty