14 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.2 Key features
• Three Xensium™ based 2/3-inch CMOS imagers with advanced image processing
functions:
– Full 1920 x 1080 active-pixel matrix
– Superior noise performance
• HD/SD multi-format support including 1080i50/59.94, 720p50/59.94, 576i50 and 480i59.94
video standards
• Recording and playback to and from Grass Valley REV PRO and professional
CompactFlash® insertable media and external devices
• Large internal video buffer for instant recording and switch-over mechanism
• Video, audio and metadata content are written in the open OP-1A MXF based wrapper
• Supports DV25, JPEG2000, and MPEG-2 (optional) compression schemes:
– DV compression (25 Mb/s) for NTSC (4:1:1) and PAL (4:2:0)
– JPEG2000 high-efficiency compression for SD (4:2:2) and HD (4:2:2)
– MPEG-2 compression (requires optional DMC 1100 MPEG-2 board)
• Traditional inputs/outputs include BNC connectors for HD-SDI or SDI (selectable, with or
without embedded audio), CVBS, timecode, AES/EBU digital audio and XLR outputs for
analog audio
• IT-based interfaces:
– Three high-speed USB 2.0 connectors (two host and one device)
– IEEE 1394 connector
– HDMI viewfinder connector, allows connection to alternative HD and HD-ready
displays
– Gigabit Ethernet
• C2IP remote control over IP connections
• Configurable four-channel audio router with selectable input sources
• Built-in 3.6-inch TFT color touch screen with user interface for:
– Audio setup and metering
– Video setup and monitoring
– Recording setup and metadata
– Clip management
– Detailed camera configuration