Sony JH-3 HDCAM Digital Video Cassette Player w/ Digital/Analog HD/SD Playback & Time Code

Hours
             Op            280
             Drum        210
             Tape         189
             Threading  622
             Reel          117

Features

The Sony J-H3 is a compact video player for HDCAM high definition recorded video tapes. This unit is a playback only model. The deck can play-back just about any HD interlaced and progressive scan format recording including 24, 25 and 30 frame. In fact, this model can be used with Cine Alta 24/720p HDCAM recorded elements. Another deck in this series, the J-H1 covers all those progressive and interlaced capture formats except the 24-frame format. The deck has both analog and digital outputs and circuitry for down conversion to standard definition including DVCAM.

Highlights

• Component analog video outputs via 3 x BNC connectors
• Internal SD downconverter
• Multi-standard
• SDI and HD-SDI connectors
• Computer display interface for analog RGB at XGA resolution
• Optional i.LINK interface (HKJ-101)
• 24P playback capability
• NTSC/PAL compatible
• Internal 3:2 pulldown engine
• RS-422 control
• Timecode output
• Tele-File support
• Can be operated in both a horizontal or vertical position

Key Features

Sony Cine Alta System Compatible

There are multiple HDCAM video formats in use today and the J-H3 plays back almost every one of them. The featured advantage of this particular machine is that it can be used as a player for tapes recorded on the HDCAM Cine Alta cameras. It was designed to play 24-frame 720p video, arguably the highest quality and most film-like format. The other HD systems include 59.94i (60i), 50i, 25p and 29.97p (30p).

Analog and Digital Outputs

The J-H3 comes equipped with a digital single BNC connector for both high definition and standard definition SDI output. AES-EBU digital audio is inbedded in the HD signal. A 3-BNC connection outputs both analog HD and standard component video. Additionally the deck down-converts high definition video signals to NTSC or PAL system video.

Tape Logging Software via RS-232C

The J-H3 playback machine can be an efficient pre-edit logging machine when coupled with JZ-1 software on a PC (and capture card) that has RS-232C control. The log data including in and out points can be recorded along with simple comments regarding the scene. A story-board feature is present in the software package to assemble a sequence of logged scenes into a basic EDL for edit data export.

Specifications

Signal

     System 50 and 60 frame Interlaced and Progressive Digital

     24 Frame Progressive for Cine Alta Series

Tape Format    HDCAM

Tape Speed

     96.7 mm/second in 30 Frame Modes

     80.7 mm/sec in 25 Frame Modes

     77.4 mm/second in 24p Mode

Maximum Playback Time

     124 Minute Cassette in 30 Frame Modes

     149 Minutes in 25 Frame Modes

     155 Minutes in 24p Mode

Audio Signal Format     Analog Audio both XLR and RCA Outputs

Frequency Response     20 Hz to 20 kHz

Signal to Noise Ratio      Not Specified by Manufacturer

Input and Output Connectors

     Digital HD Video- BNC (x 1)

     Analog HD Video- 3 BNC (x 1)

     Analog SD Video- BNC (x 1)

     Analog SD Video- RCA (x 1)

     Computer-15-Pin (x 1)

     Fire Wire / iLink- Optional with HKJ-101 provides 6-Pin (x 1)

     Audio-RCA (x 2)

     Audio-XLR (x 2)

     Headphone-1/4-Inch Phono (x 1)

     RS-232C Control- 9-Pin (x 1)

     RS-422A Control- 9-Pin (x 1)

Power Requirements     100-240 Volts AC, 50 or 60 Hz

Power Consumption   60 Watts

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

Dimensions (WxHxD) 12 1/8 x 4 x 15 3/4 Inches

307 x 100 x 397 mm

Weight    15 Lbs. 9 oz. 7.5 kg