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AJ-
DVCPRO50 Studio VTRs (625)
 The Heart of a Versatile, High-End
The AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B are versatile,
cost-effective studio VTRs designed for today's
high-end digital video production.
Use of the popular DVCPRO50 format makes
each model suitable for creating high-end
programming. With 4:2:2 digital component
recording and four channels of digital audio,
each delivers the superior picture and sound
quality professionals need. Each comes

4:2:2 digital compon

standard with SDI input and output, allowing its
use in D1 digital video production.
Also equipped with RS-422A remote,
the AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B fit perfectly into
High-End DVCPRO50 Quality
Featuring 4:2:2 digital component video recording and
4-channel digital audio, the AJ-SD955B and AJ-
SD930B deliver the picture and sound quality required
a system with an editing controller. Each model in high-end broadcasting and production. Both
features a jog & shuttle dial, and the AJ-SD955B models are switchable between DVCPRO50 and
adds an edit control panel that allows easy, DVCPRO for recording and playback, and both play
back DV and DVCAM™ tapes.
automatic editing with two VTRs.
The AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B play DVCPRO,
DV and DVCAM™ tapes as well as DVCPRO50
tapes. Its also record and play UMID data.

serial digital interface

These and other features make each model an
ideal solution to a wide range of broadcast and
professional uses.
Digital Production Environment

nent
High-End Digital Interface
The AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B are the first in their
class to come standardly equipped with SDI (ITU-R
BT, 656-3 serial digital interface) input/output and
High-End Editing
The new illuminated jog & shuttle dial, offered as
standard equipment, ensures easy, comfortable
editing. Both models offer slow-motion playback,
AES/EBU digital audio input/output. Analogue output and the AJ-SD955B features an edit control panel

4-channnel digital audio

is also standard. Analogue input, and SDTI are that allows automatic editing when an external VTR
available as options. This combination of standard is connected as a player.
features and options gives the AJ-SD955B and
AJ-SD930B the flexibility to fit a wide range of digital
video production environments.
Superior Digital Quality and Versatile Editing

DVCPRO50/DVCPRO Switchable Recording

The AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B record and play back in
both DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO formats. In DVCPRO50
mode, each model can record up to 92 minutes on an AJ-
5P92LP compact 1/4" cassette tape. In DVCPRO mode,
recording time is doubled to 184 minutes.*
In playback, the AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B automatically
detect the recording format used and play the tape back
accordingly.
*When recording in DVCPRO50 mode on a DVCPRO tape, the recording time will be
half the amount indicated on the cassette.
DVCPRO50 Equipment in Sydney 2000 Olympic Games

DV Playback
4:2:2 Component Video
For added versatility, the AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B can
The DVCPRO50 format's 4:2:2 component video recording
play back DV and DVCAM™ tapes. Standard DV tapes can
and playback is designed for high-end video production.
be played without an adaptor, while Mini-DV tapes can be
The 3.3:1 compression ratio minimises picture degradation
played using the AJ-CS455P adaptor.*
during both compression and decompression, so the 4:2:2 *Recording on Mini-DV cassette with an adaptor is impossible.
Even with an adaptor,DVCPRO VTRs cannot play Mini-DV cassette tapes recorded
images retain their superior quality. in LP mode,nor 80/120 minutes Mini-DV cassette tapes.

4-Channel Digital Audio Linear Editing with Frame Accurate Precision

The AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B provide four channels of The DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO formats both use intra-frame
high-quality 48-kHz/16-bit digital audio.* A level meter for compression. This allows tape-to-tape editing with to-the-
each channel provides a continuous display of the frame precision and with no picture degradation at the edit
recording or playback level. A linear cue audio track adds points.
convenience when searching for edit points.
*In DVCPRO mode there are two digital audio channels.
Complete Editing Functions -- AJ-SD955B UMID Data Recording and Playback
The AJ-SD955B features an edit control panel and provides The AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B record and play data that
functions such as assemble editing, insert editing, preview, conform to the UMID standard and contain a variety of
review, and trim. Single-event editing and audio split are supplementary information. This allows it to read GPS data
also possible, using the RS-422A control interface and a (latitude, longitude and altitude) recorded by the
standard editing controller. AJ-SDX900 Camera-Recorder. The AJ-SD955B and
AJ-SD930B can also handle VANC data for broadcast such
625/525 Selectable — AJ-SD955B as Teletext.
*UMID (Unique Material Identifier): These identifiers for the AV material identifiers
The 625/525 selectable function in the AJ-SD955B lets you have been defined in the SMPTE 330M international standard.
play and use NTSC footage in program production. Use the
standard-equipped SDI or optional AJ-YA931G 525 Easy Set-Up with On-Screen Display
analogue input board for 525 input, and the On-screen display makes it easy to change a number of
standard-equipped SDI and analogue out for output. initial settings. The display combines a simple,
straight-forward control panel with a host of functions.
New Illuminated Jog & Shuttle Dial
This on-screen display is now available on one of the SDI
The ring of the newly designed Jog & Shuttle dial lights up outputs in addition to the composite monitor output, thus
in search mode. This, plus the large LCD metering window, eliminating the need for analogue inputs on the Video
gives you easy, precise operation. In shuttle mode you can Monitor.
search in colour at ±32 times normal speed. Slow-motion
playback is provided at –0.43 to +0.43, +0.5, +0.75 times AJ-SD930B: Simple Operation Panel
normal speed in DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO. Digital audio The AJ-SD930B has virtually the same performance,
monitoring is possible in jog mode. interface, and features as the AJ-SD955B, but without the
edit control panel and 525 switchable function.
This makes the cost-effective AJ-SD930B ideal at the heart
of a low-cost system for dubbing or on-air transmission, or
as a player in an editing system.
Standard Digital Interfaces for Easy Expandability

Standard SDI and AES/EBU In/Out RS-422A, RS-232C, and Encoder Remote
The AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B come standard with SDI • RS-422A (9-pin): For interfacing with a system that
(Serial Digital Interface), allowing input/output of digital includes an editing controller.
component signals. They also come standard with • RS-232C (25-pin):For PC applications.
AES/EBU digital audio in/out (4 channels). This versatility • Encoder (15-pin): For remote adjustment of
makes them ideal for post-production applications in an the video signal.
ordinary D1 environment. • Parallel (25-pin): For general-purpose remote control.
• World-wide Voltage support (AC100 to 240V ±10%,
SDTI or IEEE 1394* Interface 50 to 60Hz).
An option slot allows system expansion. Connecting an
AJ-YAC930G SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) board
lets you transfer compressed data, with no degradation,
with a DVCPRO50/DVCPRO VTR for broadcast use.
Or, connecting an AJ-YAD955G IEEE 1394 Digital Interface
Board gives you degradation-free transfer of compressed
data , which delivers a full 4:2:2 compressed signal for use
in PC and Macintosh based editing systems. Option
AJ-YAD955G
IEEE1394 Board
*Users must select either the AJ-YAC930G SDTI board or the IEEE 1394 Digital IEEE1394 (Video/Audio) IEEE1394 (Video/Audio)
Interface Board. The two boards cannot be mounted or used at the same time. or
AJ-YAC930G
SDTI Board
SDTI (Video/Audio) SDTI (Video/Audio)
Analogue Input/Output AJ-YA931G 525 Analogue Video Input Board*
or
Component Video
The AJ-SD955B and AJ-SD930B come standard with Composite Video
AJ-YA932G 625 Analogue Video Input Board

*Adding the AJ-YA931G 525 analogue input board

output composite and component video signals. They also enables the input of analog NTSC signals with the
AJ-D955B only. The 525 and 625 boards are
selectable. Both boards cannot be mounted at the
come standard with four channels of analogue audio same time.

input/output. Analogue video input is available by adding Standard

SDI (Video/Audio)
SDI (Video/Audio)
Component Video
the optional AJ-YA931G (525) or AJ-YA932G (625) REF
Composite Video
Analogue Audio (4ch)
Analogue Audio (4ch)
boards. This efficient design provides all the versatility AES/EBU Audio (4ch)
TC
AES/EBU Audio (4ch)
AJ-SD955B/SD930B Audio Monitor (L/R)
needed in today's video production environment. TC

RS-422A (9-pin) Remote

AC100V to 240V
Encoder Remote (15-pin)
Parallel Remote (25-pin)
 S Y S T E M A P P L I C A T I O N S

Simple Editing with Two VTRs SDI (Video/Audio)

RS-422A
For automatic editing,
the AJ-SD955B's edit control panel Player Recorder/Editing Controller
AJ-SD930B AJ-SD955B
can be used to control an
AJ-SD930B (or other external VTR)
used as a player.

Non-Linear Editing
Connect to a PC for non-linear editing IEEE1394 Digital Interface

or webcasting with the optional

AJ-YAD955G IEEE1394 board. AJ-SD930B/SD955B
with AJ-YAD955G IEEE1394 board PC (Windows or Macintosh)
*The PC must be equipped with an IEEE1394 interface
and appropriate software. DVCPRO50 data can only
be used by systems that are compatible with
50-Mbps DV data.

RS-422A RS-422A
Digital AB Roll Editing SDI (Video/Audio) SDI (Video/Audio)

For high-quality AB roll editing, you Source 1

AG-A850
Editing Controller Recorder
AJ-SD930B AJ-SD955B
can connect to a digital A/V mixer via RS-422A

SDI and control the system via an RS-422A

SDI (Video/Audio)
editing controller.
Source 2
AJ-SD930B
USB

Source 3 to 4
Camera etc. SDI (Video/Audio) AG-MX70 PC with MX-Navi
Digital A/V Mixer
(with SDI option)

Analog Audio
AUX 1/AUX 2
CD Player etc.
*Description for connecting REF. Video is omitted in this chart.

O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S

AJ-YA931G AJ-YA932G AJ-YAC930G AJ-YAD955G

525 Analogue Video Input Board 625 Analogue Video Input Board SDTI Board IEEE1394 Board
(for AJ-SD955B only) (for AJ-SD955B/SD930B) (for AJ-SD955B/SD930B) (for AJ-SD955B/SD930B)

AJ-CS455P AJ-MA75P
Mini-DV Cassette Adaptor Rack Mount Adaptor
(slide rail, not included)
 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

General Audio Audio Input

Power Supply: AC100 to 240V ±10%, 50 to 60 Hz Sampling Frequency: 48kHz (sync. with video) Analogue(CH1/2/3/4): XLR x 4, +4/0/–20 dBu switchable,
600Ω/high-impedance switchable
Power Consumption: 120W (full operation) Quantization: 16 bits
Digital(CH1/2, CH3/4): BNC x 2, AES/EBU
Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, ±1.0dB
(reference level) Serial Digital: ITU-R BT.656-3 (BNC75Ω)
Operating Humidity: 10% to 80% (non dew)
Dynamic Range: More than 90dB
Weight: 14.9 kg (AJ-SD930B)
(1kHz, emphasis off, "A" weighted) Audio Output
15.0 kg (AJ-SD955B)
Distortion: within 0.05% Analogue (CH1/2/3/4): XLR x 4, Low-impedance,
Dimensions (WxHxD): 424 x 175.2 x 430 mm
(1kHz, emphasis off, reference level) +4/0/–20 dBu switchable
Recording Format: DVCPRO50/DVCPRO switchable
Cross Talk: Less than –80dB Digital (CH1/2, CH3/4): BNC x 2, AES/EBU
Video Format: AJ-SD930B: 625i (1kHz, between any 2ch) 1.0±0.2Vp-p, 75Ω
AJ-SD955B: 625i/525i switchable
Wow & Flutter: Below measurable limit Serial Digital: ITU-R BT.656-3
Recording Track: Digital Video:625/50i
Headroom: 18 dB Monitor: XLR x 2, Low-impedance,
Digital Audio: 4 channels (DVCPRO50)
+4/0/–20 dBu switchable
2 channels (DVCPRO) De-Emphasis: T1=50µsec, T2=15µsec
TC: Subcode area ON/OFF (Automatically switching) Phones: M3, variable level control, 8Ω
Cue: 1 longitudinal track
Cue Track: 300Hz to 6kHz (±3dB)(DVCPRO50)
CTL: 1 longitudinal track Others
Tape Speed: 625i: 67.708mm/s Video Input IEEE1394: 9 pin x 1, IEEE1394-1995
(DVCPRO50) 525i: 67.640mm/s (AJ-SD955B)
Analogue Component: BNC x 3 (Y/PB/PR), TC IN: XLR x 1, 0.5 to 8.0 Vp-p, 10KΩ
Rec/Play Time: Max. 92 minutes with AJ-5P92LP (option) Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
TC OUT: XLR x 1
PB/PR: 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω
Tape: metal particle low-impedance, 2.0 ±0.5 Vp-p
(100% colour bar)
FF/REW Time: Less than 3 minutes with AJ-5P92LP RS-422A IN: D-sub 9 pin RS-422A I/F
Analogue Composite : BNC x 2 (loop-through),
Digital Slowmotion: –0.43x to +0.43x, +0.5x, +0.75x (option) 75Ω On/Off, Video:1.0Vp-p(75Ω) RS-422A OUT: D-sub 9 pin RS-422A I/F
(DVCPRO50,DVCPRO)
Reference: Analogue Composite RS-232C: D-sub 25 pin RS-232C I/F
Editing Accuracy: ±0 frame (TC) BNC x 2 (loop-through) 75Ω On/Off
Parallel IN/OUT: D-sub 25 pin
Tape Timer Accuracy: ±1 frame (continuous CTL) SDI: BNC x 2 (active through),
ITU-R BT.656-3 Encoder Remote: D-sub 15 pin
Servo Lock Time: Within 0.5 sec
(colour framing/standby ON) SDTI (option): BNC x 1 with AJ-YAC930G,
SMPTE 305M/321M Video Specifications
Video with the AJ-YA932G Optional Analogue Input Board
Video Output
Sampling Frequency: Y: 13.5MHz, PB/PR: 6.75MHz [Analogue Component In/Component Out]
(DVCPRO50) Analogue Component: BNC x 3(Y/PB/PR),
Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω Bandwidth: Y: 25Hz to 5.5MHz ±1.0dB
Quantization: 8 bits PB/PR: 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω 5.75MHz -2.0dB
(100% colour bar) PB/PR: 25Hz to 2.5MHz ±1.0dB
Error Correction: Reed-solomon product code
2.75MHz -2.0dB
Compression Method: DV-Based Compression Analogue Composite: BNC x 3
Video1/Video2: S/N Ratio: 55 dB or more
(SMPTE 314M)
Video/WFM switchable K Factor : 1% or less (Y 2T)
Compression Ratio: 3.3:1 (DVCPRO50), 5:1 (DVCPRO) Video 3: Superimpose on/off
Y/PB, PR Delay: 20 nsec or less
Bit Rate: 50 Mbps (DVCPRO50) SDI: BNC x 3
25 Mbps (DVCPRO) (SDI1, SDI2, SDI3: Superimpose on/off),
ITU-R BT.656-3 [Analogue Composite In/Composite Out]
[Digital In/Analogue Component Out] (standard)
SDTI (option): BNC x 2 with AJ-YAC930G, Bandwidth: Y: 25Hz to 4.5MHz ±1.0dB,
Bandwidth: Y: 25Hz to 5.5MHz ±0.5dB
SMPTE 305M/321M 5.75MHz (–3.0dB)
PB/PR: 25Hz to 2.5MHz ±0.5dB
Y/C Delay: 20 nsec or less
S/N Ratio: 60dB or more (Y) Video Out Adjustment Range
K Factor: 1% or less (Y 2T) Video Gain: ±3 dB Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Y/PB, PR Delay: 10 nsec or less Chroma Gain: ±3 dB These products may be subject to export regulations.
Chroma Phase: ±30°
*DVCAM is a registered trademark of Sony Corp,.
Black Level ±100mV
Sync Phase: ±15 µsec
SC Phase: ±180°

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