The Sony HDW-D1800 is a CineAlta HDCAM studio editing recorder featuring a wide variety of advanced features, making the adoption of and integration of professional-grade high definition acquisition a more seamless transition than ever before. The HDCAM format has been widely accepted by top professionals as the HD format of choice and shows Sony's commitment to providing the highest quality solutions for the most demanding applications. The deck has the ability to fully integrate HDV content, as well as providing legacy playback for both Digital Betacam and MPEG IMX standard definition formats. Moreover, the HDW-D1800 can up and down-convert footage to HDCAM, making it ideal for mastering for broadcast or ingesting into an HDCAM post-production workflow.

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Sony HDW-D1800

Signal System	1080: 59.94i 29.97PsF, 50i, 25PsF, 24PsF, 23.98PsF
Tape Format	HDCAM Playback: Digital Betacam, MPEG IMX
Tape Speed	HDCAM 59.94i, 29.97PsF: 96.7 mm/s 50i, 25PsF: 80.6 mm/s 24PsF, 23.98PsF: 77.4 mm/s Digital BETACAM 96.7 mm/s MPEG IMX 525/59.94i: 64.5 mm/s 625/50i 53.8 mm/s
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	Analog Composite Output: 53 dB
Maximum Recording Time	59.94i, 29.97PsF: 124 min (BCT-124HDL Cassette) 50i, 25PsF: 149 min (BCT-124HDL Cassette) 24PsF, 23.98PsF: 155 min (BCT-124HDL Cassette) 59.94i, 29.97PsF: 40 min (BCT-40HD Cassette) 48 minutes (50i, 25PsF, with BCT-40HD Cassette) 50 minutes (24PsF, 23.98PsF, with BCT-40HD Cassette)
Audio Signal Format	HDCAM
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB (0 dB at 1 kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio	>45 dB
Input and Output Connectors	HD-SDI: BNCx1 (x1 Input, x1 Output) SD-SDI: BNCx3 (x1 Input, x1 Output) Reference Video: BNCx2 (up to x2 Input) Digital Audio Input: BNCx2 AES/EBU (x1) Digital Audio Output: BNCx3 AES/EBU (x2, 1/2 and 3/4 Channel) Analog Audio Input: XLR 3-Pin (x2, 1/2 and 3/4 Channel) Analog Audio Output: XLR 3-Pin (x2, 1/2 and 3/4 Channel) Time Code: XLR 3-Pin (x1 Input, x1 Output) i.LINK (HDV 1080i): FireWire, 6-Pin (x1 Input) Composite Video: BNCx3 (x1 Output) Monitor L/R: XLR 3-Pin, Male (x1 Output) Headphones: JM-60 Stereo Jack Remote: D-Sub 9-Pin (x1 Input, x1 Output) RS-232C: D-Sub 9-Pin Remote2: Parallel D-Sub-50 (x1 Input/Output) Video Control: D-Sub 9-Pin Memory Reader: Memory Stick
Power Requirements	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	150W 170W with Optional Cards
Operating Temperature	40-104°F (5-40°C)
Dimensions (WxHxD)	16.9 x 6.9 x 21.5" (42.7 x 17.4 x 54.4 cm)
Weight	48.5 lb (22 kg)

Packaging Info

Package Weight	56 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	27 x 21 x 14"

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