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Compact Body Design
Sharing a similar chassis design to the existing
J Series multi-format compact players for standard-definition formats, both the J-H1 and J-H3 retain a compact and lightweight design. Equivalent in size to a standard desktop PC, they can be effortlessly placed on the desks of busy producers, directors and editors. The J-H1 and J-H3 players are just 307 x 100 x 397 mm (12 1/8 x 4 x 15 3/4 inches) in size and weigh only 7.5 kg (16 lb 9 oz). They can be used horizontally or placed upright with the supplied vertical stand, allowing operators to locate players as desired even in space-constrained or awkward environments. Easy control is assured with the supplied infra-red remote controller.

Replay of Both Small and Large Cassettes
Despite their very compact designs, the J-H1 and J-H3 can playback both large and small size cassettes.

HDCAM – Playback Capability
Both the J-H1 and J-H3 have the capability to playback HDCAM cassettes that are recorded in 1080/59.94i, 50i and 1080/29.97P, 25P formats – primarily used in high-definition television production applications. The J-H3 has the additional capability to playback 1080/23.98, 24P formats to address the movie-making industry, and high-end television and commercial productions.

Flexible Audio Outputs
Both the J-H1 and J-H3 provide two channels of analogue audio output, available either from the XLR connectors or RCA phono jacks locat-ed on the rear panel. A headphone jack is also providedon the front panel. The audio channels to be output to the analogue outputs and head-phone jack can be selected from Ch 1/2, Ch 3/4, and Cue track. Audio is automatically muted for off-speed playback and non-data playback. Additional Features of J-H3 Extending Applications in Post Production
In addition to their common playback capability of 1080 progressive formats, HD-SDI and SD-SDI outputs, the J-H3 offers the following features:

• Reference input (HD/SD switchable) RS-422A Time code output
• Pull down function to convert 23.98P to 1080/59.94 and 525/59.94i

HD and SDI Outputs – For Connection to High Grade Monitors
The J-H1 and J-H3 both come equipped with an analogue Y/Pb/Pr component output (BNC x 3) for connection to an HD picture monitor. The J-H3 additionally offers HD-SDI and SD-SDI outputs giving a choice of high quality monitor-ing and work-tape copying. (AES/EBU audio and non audio data are embedded in these digital outputs.)

Down Conversion Capability Built-in –Connectivity with SDTV Monitors
Both the J-H1 and J-H3 have a built-in down conversion capability, offering NTSC or PAL composite video output from the BNC and RCA output connectors. With this capability, HDCAM-originated content can be viewed on both SDTV professional and consumer monitors.

RGB Computer Display Interface – For Connection to Computer Displays
Equipped with an RGB computer display interface, both the J-H1 and J-H3 can output HDCAM-originated content to a computer display, at XGA resolution. (As the pixel count of an XGA display is 1024 x 768, the HDCAM image will be “letter-boxed” to 1024 x 577 pixels in the centre.) Alternatively, when large screen viewing is preferred, the player can be connected to an XGA capable data projector.

Tele-File™ System
Another important option to increase editing efficiency is the Sony Tele-File system, a non-contact read/write system for storing production-related data on an I/C memory embedded in a 1/2-inch cassette label. Connecting a PC running JZ-1 Videocassette Logging Software to the J-H1 and J-H3 allows Time code output information to be read and written to a Tele-File label (option: MLB-1M-100) via GUI-based operations.

i.LINK* Interface – 'Single-Cable' Transmission of Video, Audio, and Time Code
When equipped with the optional HKJ-101 i.LINK interface board, both the J-H1 and J-H3 can down-convert the HDCAM signal to a DV signal, in which video, audio and time code are transferred through a single i.LINK interface cable. This DV-output capability allows the J-H1 or J-H3 to be connected to a DVCAM deck for straight dubbing of HDCAM material to DVCAM tape**. It also allows a direct con-nection to DV-based nonlinear editors. * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. Please refer to the documentation that comes with any device having an i.LINK connection for information on compatibility, operating conditions and proper connection.
** Assemble or Insert editing functions can not be used.