Sony J-H3 HDCAM Compact Player

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Sony J-H3 HDCAM Compact Player

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This machine is the first in a line-up to improve the flexibility, and seriously reduce the cost, of transferring your HDCAM rushes to your on line suite. This is achieved by a unique combination of small size (same as J series) combined with every useful connection from downconverted SDI, analogue standard definition to i-Link.

PRODUCT CODE: J-H3

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Sony J-H3 HDCAM Compact Player

Features

Multiple interfaces

The J-H3 has an HDSDI output as well as analogue Y Pb Pr connectors. The built in downconverter supplies SDI and composite outputs, while the XGA computer output feeds a standard PC monitor. The downconverted signal is also provided as as i-Link (IEEE 1394) interface for a DV feed with audio, timecode and remote control of the J-H3

i.Link interface

(Requires optional HKJ-101 i.Link interface board). DV based off-line editing has become an industry norm. In order to bridge the gap between HDCAM tapes and DV, the J-H3 can be equipped with an i.Link connector by installing the HKJ-101 i.Link interface board.

DV video (525/625 depending on SDTV output), audio (2ch or 4ch), timecode, and machine control can be communicated between the J-H3 and a non-linear editor via a single IEEE1394 connection.

Note that machine control is effective for material capturing purposes only, and frame accurate editing is not supported. Tape-to-tape editing between an external VTR is not supported. Crash-recording via i.Link is possible.

Standard computer monitor interface

The J-H3 has an XGA computer output (regular mini 15 pin D-type), so you can display RGB pictures at 1024 x 577 pixels (that is, letterboxed from the native 1024 x 768) on virtually any computer screen or projector. Timecode and safe area markers can be superimposed.

System frequency

The J-H3 supports 24P, 25P (50i) and 29.97P (59.94i) frequencies. Original 24P tapes can also be played back at 25P with time code conversion and sound (pitch is 4% higher). Both the original 24P and the converted 25P timecode can be superimposed on the outputs. In addition there is a 23.98 PsF playback mode that has a 3:2 pulldown engine to provide 59.94i output (in 1080 and 525)

Off line editior connections

In addition to analogue and digital interfaces, the J-H3 also adds features necessary for frame accurate downloading. Included are a reference input (HD and SD), LTC time code output and an RS-422 connector for locking to an external recorder or non linear editor for straight playout applications.

Sony J-H3 HDCAM Compact Player

Specifications

General

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

Power Consumption  60 W

Operating Temperature  5°C to 40°C / 41°F to 104°F

Storage Temperature  -4°F to +140°F / -20°C to +60°C

Humidity 25% to 80% (relative humidity)

Mass 7.5 kg / 16 lb 9 oz

Dimensions (W x H x D)  *[1]: 307 x 100 x 397 mm (excluding protrusions) / *[1]: 12 1/8 x 4 x 15 3/4 inches (excluding protrusions)

Tape Speed  HDCAM: 96.7 mm/s (59.94i/29.97PsF), 80.6 mm/s (50i/25PsF), 77.4 mm/s (24PsF/23.98PsF)

Recording/Playback Time HDCAM

  • 50 min (24PsF/23.98PsF, with BCT-40HD cassette)
  • 48 min (50i/25PsF, with BCT-40HD cassette)
  • 40 min (59.94i/29.97PsF, with BCT-40HD cassette)
  • 155 min (24PsF/23.98PsF, with BCT-124HDL cassette)
  • 149 min (50i/25PsF, with BCT-124HDL cassette)
  • 124 min (59.94i/29.97PsF, with BCT-124HDL cassette)

Fast Forward/Rewind Time HDCAM  Approx. 5 min with BCT-124HDL cassette

Search Speed Range (Shuttle Mode) HDCAM -21 times to +21 times normal speed playback

Search Speed Range (Jog Mode) -1 time to +1 time normal speed playback

Servo Lock Time 1 sec or less (from standby on)

Load/Unload Time7 sec or less (both L and S cassette)

Input/Output

Reference Input Tri-level sync, 0.6 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative or black burst / BNC (x2), (with a loop-through)

HD-SDI Output BNC (x1) / (SMPTE 292M including one character out)

SD-SDI Output BNC (x1) / (SMPTE 259M including one character out)

Analog Composite Output  Pin jack (x1) / BNC (x1) / 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω / Y: 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, R-Y/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω / BNC (x3) for 1 set, including one character out

i.LINK Output DV / (Option: HKJ-101) IEEE 1394 6-pin (x1)

D3 Output EIAJ RC-5237 connector (x1)

D3 Output EIAJ CP-4120 standard

Monitor  XGA (1024 x 768 dots), RGB, 0.7 V / D-sub 15-pin (x1)

Timecode Output  BNC (x1) / 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω

Analog Audio Monitor  XLR-type 3-pin (male), (x2) / Pin jack (x2) / -10 dBu at 47 kΩ load, unbalanced / +4 dBm at 600 Ω load, low impedance, balanced

Headphones  JM-60 stereo phone jack / -∞ dBu to -12 dBu at 8 Ω load, unbalanced

Remote Input RS-422A / D-sub 9-pin (female) (x1)

RS-232C D-sub 9-pin (male) (x1)

AC Input  (x1), 100 V to 240 V, 50/60Hz

Sony J-H3 HDCAM Compact Player

Downloads

Sony J-H3 Guide