Sony DVW-M2000P Digital Betacam Studio Recorder

Fast familiar editing performance

Operators around the world are familiar with the editing features provided by the DVW-A500P. The same easy-to-use controls have been designed into the DVW-M2000P. Assemble, Insert and Pre-read editing combined with smooth Jog and Shuttle control keeps the edit session moving at a rapid pace.

Long record duration onto digital tape

The DVW-M2000P records up to 124 minutes onto a large Digital Betacam cassette and up to 40 minutes onto a small cassette. That’s significantly more than the capacity of a Betacam SP VTR, and the pictures look better too.

Flexible signal interfaces

The DVW-M2000P has composite and component analogue, and SDI inputs and outputs as standard. Audio can be input and output from the DVW-M2000P via the analogue, AES/EBU or SDI interfaces which are a standard feature of every machine.

Industry-standard remote control interface

The RS-422A control port allows control from a wide range of Sony and third party controllers. You can quickly connect the recorder to your favourite edit controllers for studio or outside productions.

Easy integration into existing cart systems

Digital Betacam VTRs are the ideal machines with which to digitise an existing Betacam SP “on-air” facility. The DVW-M2000P is the same 4U height as the MSW-M2000P/1 Series MPEG IMX VTRs, and can be installed into Sony or third party cart machines with minimum disruption to your operation.

Audio “track bouncing” for speedy sound editing

Each of the 4 channels of 20 bit digital audio can be independently edited, and audio can be edited separate to video even in pre-read mode. So, you can “bounce” audio tracks from channel to channel for complete flexibility in audio post production.

Automatic alignment after routine maintenance

Automatic alignment of the signal path after routine servicing is achieved via the Maintenance Menu of the DVW-M2000P. This speeds up routine maintenance and keeps operational downtime to a minimum.

High Definition Up-conversion with optional plug-in board

In recognition of the continued increase in the number of High Definition productions, a plug-in HD Up-convertor board can be fitted into the DVW-M2000P. This provides a 1080/50i output via HD-SDI from Betacam, Betacam SP, Betacam SX, MPEG IMX and Digital Betacam cassettes.

Memory Stick slot for rapid VTR configuration

A Memory Stick slot is located at the front of the VTR, and operational set-ups can be uploaded and downloaded to the DVW-M2000P from the Memory Stick. This feature is especially useful to quickly reset to a standard set-up after VTRs are returned from hire.

Generic Specifications

Power Requirements:: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption:: 220 W / AC 240 V

Operating Temperature:: +5C to +40C (+41F to +104F)

Storage Temperature:: -20C to +60C (-4F to +140F)

Humidity:: 20% to 90% (relative humidity)

Mass:: Approx. 23.5 kg

Dimensions:: 427 mm x 174 mm x 544 mm

Recording Format:: Digital Betacam (625/50)

Replay Formats:: Digital Betacam (625/50)

MPEG IMX (625/50)

Betacam SX (625/50)

Betacam SP (625/50)

Betacam (625/50)

Video Input Signals

Analogue reference: BNC with loop through

Analogue composite: BNC with loop through

Analogue component: 3 x BNC (Y, R-Y, B-Y)

SDI: BNC with active loop through

Video Output Signals

Analogue composite: 3 x BNC (one with character display)

Analogue component: 3 x BNC (Y, R-Y, B-Y)

SDI: 3 x BNC (one with character display)

Audio Input Signals

Analogue audio: 5 x XLR 3-pin (CH 1 to 4 and CUE)

Digital audio (AES/EBU): 2 x BNC (CH1/2 and CH3/4)

SDI: BNC with active loop through

Time Code: XLR 3-pin

Audio Output Signals

Analogue audio: 5 x XLR 3-pin (CH 1 to 4 and CUE)

Digital audio (AES/EBU): 4 x BNC (CH1/2, CH3/4, CH5/6, CH7/8)

(CH5/6/7/8 are for MPEG IMX playback)

Analogue monitor: 2 x XLR 3-pin (assignable from CH 1 to 8)

SDI: 3 x BNC

Time Code: XLR 3-pin

Remote Control

RS-422A IN: D-sub 9-pin

RS-422A OUT: D-sub 9-pin

RS-232C (ISR*): D-sub 9-pin

Video Control: D-sub 15-pin

Control panel: Circular connector 10-pin

Parallel Remote: D-sub 50-pin