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AJ-SD93

Panasonic AJ-SD93 DVCPRO50 Editor

This compact, low-cost desktop recorder is ideal for production tasks that employ several different types of digital video cameras. Equipped with an IEEE 1394 digital interface, it is ready for use with a PC-based non-linear editor or network server. Because it plays back DV and DVCAM sources as well as DVCPRO and DVCPRO50, the recorder allows editing with a variety of sources. The AJ-SD93 also offers a Monitor Out terminal and a joystick that provides easy, comfortable operation of functions like Shuttle Search and Slow.

Product Weight:  15 lbs
Dimensions:  8.5”W x 5.19”H x 17.13”D

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Manufacturer Specs

GENERAL
Recording Format: DVCPRO50/DVCPRO switchable
Video Format: 525i
Recording Audio Signal: DVCPRO50: 48 kHz, 16 bit, 4 CH
DVCPRO: 48 kHz, 16 bit, 2 CH
Recording Track: Digital Video/Audio: Helical track
TC: Sub-code area
CTL: 1 longitudinal track
Tape Speed: 67.640 mm/sec. (DVCPRO50)
Max. Rec/Play Time: 92 minutes in DVCPRO50 (with AJ-5P92LP cassette)
Tape: Metal Particle
FF/REW Time: Less than 3 minutes (with AJ-5P92LP cassette)
Digital Slow: –0.43 to +0.43 times normal speed (DVCPRO50/DVCPRO)
Tape Timer Accuracy: ±1 frame (continuous CTL)

VIDEO
Sampling Frequency: Y:13.5 MHz, PB/PR:6.75 MHz (DVCPRO50)
Quantizing: 8 bits
Compression Format: DV-based compression (SMTPE314M)
Compression Ratio: 3.3:1 (DVCPRO50), 5:1 (DVCPRO)
Error Correction: Reed-Solomon product code
Bit Rate: 50 Mbps (DVCPRO50), 25 Mbps (DVCPRO)
[Digital Input /Analog Component Output]
Video Band Width:
Y: 30 Hz to 5.5 MHz (±1 dB) (option *1*2) 5.75 MHz (±2 dB)
PB/PR: 30 Hz to 2.5 MHz (±1 dB) 2.75 MHz (–2 dB)
S/N Ratio: 58 dB or more (Y)
K Factor: 1 % or less (Y 2T)
Y/PB, PR Delay: 10 nsec or less

VIDEO INPUT SIGNAL
Analog Component: BNC x 3 (Y/PB/PR) (VIDEO IN) (option *1)
Y: 1.0 Vp-p
PB/PR: 0.486/0.7 Vp-p, 75Ω, (75% color bar , set-up level 7.5%)
Analog Composite: BNC x 1, (option *1) VIDEO:1.0 Vp-p (75Ω)
Reference: BNC x 2 (loop-through), (option *1) analog composite, 75Ω ON/OFF auto switching
SDI (option *2): BNC x 1, SMPTE259M-C standard

VIDEO OUTPUT SIGNAL
Analog Component: BNC x 3 (Y/PB/PR) (option *1) (switchable for composite output)
Y: 1.0 Vp-p
PB/PR: 0.486/0.7 Vp-p, 75Ω (75% color bar , Set-up Level 7.5%)
Analog Composite: BNC x 2, (option *1) VIDEO1, VIDEO2
SDI (option *2): BNC x 1, SMPTE259M-C standard
Monitor: BNC x 1
 
VIDEO ADJUSTMENT RANGE
Output Video Gain: ±3 dB
Output Chroma Gain: ±3 dB
Output Hue: ±30°
Output Set-up Level: ±14 IRE
Output Sync Phase: ±15 µseconds
Output SC Phase: ±180°

AUDIO
Sampling Frequency: 48kHz (sync. with video)
Quantization: 16 bits
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, ±1.0dB (reference level)
Dynamic Range: More than 85 dB (1 kHz, emphasis off, "A" weighted)
Distortion: within 0.1% (1 kHz, emphasis off, reference level )
Cross Talk: less than –80 dB (1 kHz, between any 2ch)
Wow & Flutter: Below measurable limit
Headroom: 20 dB
De-Emphasis: T1=50 microseconds, T2=15 microseconds, ON/OFF automatically switching

AUDIO INPUT SIGNAL
Analog: XLR x 4 (CH1/2/3/4) (option *1) 600 ?/high-impedance switchable,
+4/0/-20 dBu switchable
SDI (option *2): BNC x 1, SMPTE259M-C/272M-A

AUDIO OUTPUT SIGNAL
Analog: XLR x 4 (CH1/2/3/4), low-impedance (option*1) +4/0/-20 dBu switchable
SDI (option *2): BNC x 1, SMPTE259M-C/272M-A
Monitor: PHONO x 2, 600?, –8 dBv
Headphones: M3, stereo, 8Ω, variable level control

OTHER INPUT AND OUTPUT SIGNALS
DVCPRO/DV In/Out: 6-pin x 1, IEEE 1394 Digital Interface, 400/200/100 Mbps switchable, IEEE1394-1995, IEC61883-Part1/Part2, SMPTE396M, AV/C Digital Interface Command Set
TC In (option*1): BNC x 1, 0.5 to 8.0 Vp-p, 10 KΩ
TC Out (option*1): BNC x 1, low-impedance , 2.0 ±0.5 V
Remote In/Out: D-sub 9-pin (option*1) RS-422A I/F

Power Source: AC100 to 240 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 52 W
Operating Temperature: 41°F to 104°F
Operating Humidity: 10 % to 80 % (no condensation)