Sony HDW-M2000P

HDCam Studio VTR

Digital Video BETACam Cassette Recorder / Player

PULLED FROM STUDIO SALE!

Includes rack mounting hardware!

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This is a Sony HDW-M2000P HDCam Studio VTR that was picked up from a studio auction. From what I can tell, the studio was bought out or moved, so they were selling everything from that old location (mops, desks, racks, mixing boards, etc.). This unit powers up, has no errors or alarms on it, and is in clean condition. It looks like it is ready to go, and from what I have seen from other units for sale on eBay, this unit has low running hours on it.

I can not test this any more than I have, and I am selling it as is, as described. Pick this unit up for a fraction of other online sites, including BH Photo, where they are asking $42,000 for this exact unit - USED!!

The only issue that can see with it is that the LCD screen on the right side is readable, but a little dim. This may be a contrast adjustment that can be easily made. In the photo it looks fine, but it is a little dim and some small text can be harder to read than I like.

Hour count details about this specific unit:

H01 : Operation - 75022 Hours
H02 : Drum Running - 2133 Hours
H03 : Tape Hours - 1670 Hours
H04 : Threading - 2967 Hours
H12 : Drum Hours r - 2133 Hours
H13 : Tape Hours r - 1670 Hours
H14 : Threading r - 2967 Hours

This Auction is for the TOP unit only (see picture, there are 2 units in some pics).

Versatile workhorse HDCAM Studio VTRs with 24P-recording/playback capabilities

With the rapid spread of HD in video productions, the HDW-M2000P Series provides a cost-effective and feature-enhanced HD solution focused on streamlining the migration process to full DTV operations. This is the latest HDCAM™ Series of products from Sony that have revolutionised the world of movie making since the first model was introduced in 1997.

In response to increasing demand for 24P-based HD programme origination, the HDW-M2000P Series accommodates recording at frame rates of 23.98PsF and 24PsF to serve as a cost-effective entry to CineAlta™ operations. The capability to output the converted 720P signals allows even greater flexibility in your operations.

Invaluable functions available in the HDW-M2000P Series include legacy playback of standard-definition BETACAM formats and built-in up and down conversion* capabilities for the crucial bi-directional exchange of programme material between SDTV and HDTV infrastructures. Other quick and easy functions enable frame-accurate editing, high-speed picture search as well as the smooth sync of audio signals with pictures.

The continually improving line-up of the HDW-M2000P Series allows you to select the most appropriate HDCAM VTR for your operational and budgetary needs. With easy maintenance in a wide yet affordable price range, each model offers different combinations of BETACAM format playback capabilities.

All products operate in multiple modes, including 59.94i, 50i, 29.97PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF and 23.98PsF.

A wide choice of models with high quality and operability for which the HDCAM format is renowned ensures the HDW-M2000P Series offers an economically balanced solution for HD programming.

* Down conversion is not available for tapes played back at 23.98 and 24 frames

Sale card information from Sony:

Affordable migration to HDTV
The HDW-M2000P Series high-definition VTRs are not only affordable but they also provide a smooth migration path into the world of HDTV. A choice of five models suits budgetary and operational needs. As well as HDCAM recording/playback, the HDW-M2000P Series VTRs are equipped with backward playback capability for current half-inch tape formats*.

* Playback-compatible formats vary by product.
High-definition picture quality
Superb picture quality with high reliability and robustness are inherited from the BETACAM Series. The HDW-M2000P adopts proven HDCAM format and state-of-the-art HDCAM compression technology to record high-definition component digital signals. This excellent compression scheme maintains a high 140 Mbps video bit rate (data rate on tape of 185 Mbps).
Precision to improve editing
The HDW-M2000P Series enables both insert or assemble editing with frame accuracy where each channel of video and audio signal is independently editable. You can execute precise editing on HDCAM tapes in machine-to-machine or A/B roll configurations.
Audio and image in sync
The editing process is made easier by accessing recognisable colour pictures in shuttle mode at speeds up to +/-50 times normal playback. With the digital jog sound mode you can quickly and precisely establish an editing point while monitoring digital audio signals, which means they remain in absolute sync with the pictures.
Smoother audio mixing at edit points
Like all Sony half-inch professional formats, the HDW-M2000P Series features Digital Audio Crossfade. This enables previously recorded audio signals to be read in advance using pre-read heads and then re-recorded onto the same track after being mixed with the input audio signal.

Convenient metadata handling
Special attention is paid to metadata handling so you can increase production efficiency and provide greater convenience in media asset management systems and material distribution systems. Metadata generally consists of user-defined data indicating when, where or by whom the material was created. The HDW-M2000P Series allows you to record UMID metadata on tape when the VTR performs dubbing, editing and copying through up/down conversion. Up to 255 bytes x3 packets of metadata per field can be recorded and transferred to other devices via HD-SDI or SDTI.
Faster playback speeds
Dynamic Tracking™ playback capability provides high-quality pictures over a range of -1 to +2 times normal playback speed during playback of HDCAM tapes, -1 to +3 times for BETACAM/BETACAM SP/MPEG IMX/Digital BETACAM tapes, and -1 to +2 times for BETACAM SX tapes.
Built-in up and down converters
In addition to the HDCAM format you can play back a variety of legacy SDTV VTR formats. Each format is reproduced in its corresponding vertical resolution for output signals in 1080i, 576i and 480i. Built-in up and down converters* take programmes in SDTV for HDTV transmission and down-convert HD formats as ‘super-sampled’ SD images. This super-sampled HD origination produces standard-definition 480 and 675-line NTSC/PAL signals that are superior to those originated in standard definition.

* Excludes the HDW-2000.
Interlace and progressive switchable operation – with 24P mode
Recording and playback of the HDCAM format is available in 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/29.97PsF and 1080/25PsF frame rates*. The HDW-M2000P Series also enables legacy playback of both 480/59.94i and 576/50i on the same deck*, making it extremely effective for international programming. To meet the growing demand for 24P programming all HDW-M2000P recorders offer 23.98PsF/24PsF recording, as well as conversion to a 25PsF signal (with the appropriate time-code conversion for 24P creation)* *. For further enhanced flexibility, the HDW-M2000P Series range can output the converted 720/59.94P signal from the 59.94i or 29.97PsF playback* *.

* The frame rate of the source tape cannot be converted at the output between 1080/59.94i and 1080/50i or between 480/59.94i and 576/50i. Playback of a 576-line analogue BETACAM tape on the HDW-M2000/S2000/M2100 (NTSC model), and playback of a 480-line analogue BETACAM tape on the HDW-M2000P/S2000P/M2100P (PAL model) is for monitoring purpose only.

* * Requires audio pitch correction. Down conversion and/or ‘pull-down’ of tapes played back at 23.98PsF or 24PsF frame rates are not provided.
Long recording time on a single cassette
The HDCAM format’s high density recording capability and compression technology allows the HDW-M2000P Series to cover a wide range of programming, including news, sports and production. A long maximum recording time of 124 minutes is available at 1080/59.94i, with 149 minutes at 1080/50i and 155 minutes at 1080/24PsF for each L cassette. Small cassettes can also be used to provide a maximum of 40 minutes at 1080/59.94i, 48 minutes at 1080/50i and 50 minutes at 1080/24PsF.
Digital audio and Dolby®* recording
The HDCAM format allows you to record four channels (two AES/EBU stereo pairs) of non-compressed digital audio (20 bit at 48kHz). Further options available with the HDW-M2000P Series are the ability to record non-audio data streams in the audio recording area by packaging data within an AES/EBU wrapper as well as recording Dolby-E and Dolby AC-3 data (non-audio) streams on the audio tracks.

* Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Inc.
Compact design and low-power consumption
The lightweight and compact 4RU-size* design means the HDW-M2000P Series models weigh just 23kg (50lb 11oz), which is 12kg (26lb 7oz) lighter than the HDW-500 HD Video Recorder. Compactness and low-power consumption are ideal for both studios and outside broadcast vans.

* 4RU size = 427 x 174 x 540 mm (16 7/8 x 6 7/8 x 21 1/2 inches).
Versatile interfaces
The HDW-M2000P Series features a wide range of interfaces, including HD SDI I/O*, SDI output (D1 component), SDTI I/O* (optional – requires HKDW-102 SDTI interface board), analogue component output, analogue composite output (NTSC/PAL), digital audio I/O (AES/EBU), analogue audio I/O* and audio monitor output (2-ch analogue).

* The HDW-M2100/M2100P player provides outputs only.
User-friendly control panel
The compact yet comprehensive control panel on the HDW-M2000P Series help you quickly get the most out of the product. The design and functionality inherited from the BETACAM SP VTRs is supplemented with a multi-function display on the control panel that provides comprehensive information and quick access. Each of the four audio channels has its own dedicated control knobs and meter displays. An optional HKDW-101 control panel enables you to control VTRs simultaneously from the same panel.
Easy maintenance
Easily accessible plug-in boards for most of the circuitry of the HDW-M2000P Series facilitate quick and easy maintenance. The drum assembly design utilises an upper drum mechanism and auto adjus™ent function for simple, low-cost maintenance that drastically reduces the time required to undertake periodic drum replacement. This is the same design used in MPEG IMX VTRs and BETACAM SX recorders.

Shipping and Handling:

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Below are details about this product from Sony Website:

General

Power Requirements	AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	220 W
Operating Temperature	5°C to 40°C 41°F to 104°F
Storage Temperature	-20°C to +60°C -4°F to +140°F
Humidity	20% to 90% (relative humidity)
Mass	23 kg 50 lb 11 oz
Dimensions (W x H x D) *1	427 x 174 x 544 mm (excluding protrusions) 16 7/8 x 6 7/8 x 21 1/2 inches (excluding projections)
Tape Speed	HDCAM: 96.7 mm/s (59.94i/29.97PsF), 80.6 mm/s (50i/25PsF), 77.4 mm/s (24PsF/23.98PsF) Digital Betacam: 96.7 mm/s MPEG IMX: 64.5 mm/s (59.94i), 53.8 mm/s (50i) Betacam SX: 59.6 mm/s Betacam SP/Betacam: 118.6 mm/s (59.94i), 101.5 mm/s (50i)
Recording/Playback Time	HDCAM: 124 min (59.94i/29.97PsF, with BCT-124HDL cassette) 149 min (50i/25PsF, with BCT-124HDL cassette) 155 min (24PsF/23.98PsF, with BCT-124HDL cassette) 40 min (59.94i/29.97PsF, with BCT-40HD cassette) 48 min (50i/25PsF, with BCT-40HD cassette) 50 min (24PsF/23.98PsF, with BCT-40HD cassette)
Fast Forward/Rewind Time	HDCAM: Approx. 3 min with BCT-124HDL cassette
Search Speed Range (Shuttle Mode)	HDCAM: -50 times to +50 times normal speed playback Digital Betacam: -50 times to +50 times normal speed playback MPEG IMX: -78 times to +78 times normal speed playback Betacam SX: -78 times to +78 times normal speed playback Betacam SP/Betacam: -35 times to +35 times normal speed playback (59.94i), -42 times to +42 times normal speed playback (50i)
Search Speed Range (Variable Mode)	HDCAM: -1 time to +2 times normal speed playback Digital Betacam: -1 time to +3 times normal speed playback MPEG IMX: -1 time to +3 times normal speed playback Betacam SX: -1 time to +2 times normal speed playback Betacam SP/Betacam: -1 time to +3 times normal speed playback
Search Speed Range (Jog Mode)	-1 time to +1 time normal speed playback
Servo Lock Time	0.6 sec or less (from standby on)
Load/Unload Time	6 sec or less (both L and S cassette)

Input/Output

HD-SDI Input	BNC (x1) SMPTE 292M
Reference Input	BNC (x2), (with a loop-through) Tri-level sync, 0.6 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative or black burst
Digital Audio Input (AES/EBU)	BNC (x2) 4 ch (2 ch each, 1/2 ch and 3/4 ch), AES-3id-1995
Analog Audio Input	XLR-type 3-pin, female (x5), (CH 1/2/3/4/Cue) Low off: -60 dBu, high impedance, balanced High off: +4 dBu, high impedance, balanced High on: +4 dBm, 600 Ω termination, balanced
Timecode Input	XLR-type 3-pin, female (x1) 0.5 Vp-p to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ, balanced
HD-SDI Output	BNC (x3) (SMPTE 292M including one character out)
SD-SDI Output	BNC (x3) (SMPTE 259M including one character out)
Analog Composite Output	BNC (x3) (RS-170A, including one character out) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative
Analog Component Output	BNC (x3) for 1 set, including one character out Y: 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, R-Y/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Digital Audio Output (AES/EBU)	BNC (x4) 8 ch (2 ch each, 1/2 ch, 3/4 ch, 5/6 ch, 7/8 ch), AES-3id-1995
Analog Audio Output	XLR-type 3-pin, (x5), (male), (CH1/2/3/4) +4 dBm (600 Ω load), low impedance, balanced
Timecode Output	XLR-type 3-pin, male (x1) 2.2 Vp-p, low impedance balanced
Analog Audio Monitor	XLR-type 3-pin, (male), (x2), L/R, +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	D-sub 9-pin (female) (x1) RS-422A
Remote Output	D-sub 9-pin (female) (x1) RS-422A
RS-232C	D-sub 9-pin (male) (x1)
Parallel Remote	D-sub 50-pin (female) (x1)
Video Control	D-sub 9-pin (female) (x1) EIA RS-423 D-sub 15-pin (male) (x1)
Control Panel	D-sub 10-pin control panel I/O
Memory Stick	(x1)
AC Input	(x1), 100 V to 240 V, 50/60Hz

Processor Adjustment Range

Video Level	±3 dB/∞ dB to +3 dB, selectable
Chroma Level	±3 dB/∞ dB to +3 dB, selectable
Set Up/Black Level	±30 IRE/±210 mV
Chroma Phase/Hue	±30°
System Sync Phase	±15 μs
System SC Phase	±200 ns
Y/C Delay	±100 ns

Digital Video Performance

Sampling Frequency	Y: 74.25 MHz, R-Y/B-Y: 37.125 MHz
Quantization	10 bits/sample (compression 8 bits/sample)
Compression	Coefficient recording system
Channel Coding	S-I-NRZI PR-IV
Error Correction	Reed-Solomon code

Digital Audio Performance

Sampling Frequency	48 kHz (synchronized with video)
Quantization	20 bits/sample
Wow and Flutter	Below measurable level
Headrooms	20 dB (or 18 dB selectable)
Emphasis	T1 = 50 μs, T2 = 15 μs (on/off selectable in REC mode)

Analog Audio Output Performance

A/D Quantization	20 bits/sample
D/A Quantization	20 bits/sample
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB (0 dB at 1 kHz)
Dynamic Range	More than 95 dB (at 1 kHz emphasis on)
Distortion	Less than 0.05% (at 1 kHz, emphasis on, reference level)
Crosstalk	Less than -80 dB (at 1 kHz, between any two channels)

Cue Track

Sampling Frequency	100 Hz to 12 kHz ±3 dB
S/N Ratio	More than 45 dB (at 3% distortion level)
Distortion	Less than 2% (T.H.D at 1 kHz reference level)
Wow and Flutter	Less than 0.2% rms

Affordable migration to HDTV

High-definition picture quality

Precision to improve editing

Audio and image in sync

Smoother audio mixing at edit points

Convenient metadata handling

Faster playback speeds

Built-in up and down converters

Interlace and progressive switchable operation – with 24P mode

Long recording time on a single cassette

Digital audio and Dolby®* recording

Compact design and low-power consumption

Versatile interfaces

User-friendly control panel