Panasonic AG-DS555 SuperDeck

Model Details

The AG-DS555 is a sleek editing VCR and player offering high-grade editing functions and smooth, easy operation. It features built-in digital TBC (time base correction), 4-channel audio and an IQ (Intelligent Quest) mechanism for the precise, reliable operation professionals demand.

Features:

• Built-in digital TBC eliminates even small amounts of jitter, skew, head impact error, and color blurring
• Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) processes Y and C signals separately to boost S/N ratio, thereby minimizing noise during playback
• Digital logical comb filter uses an advanced 2-D system for complete Y/C separation, resulting in reduced color and luminance blurring
• Switching noise masking effectively eliminates noise from head switching
• 4 audio channels (2 stereo Hi-Fi, 2 linear with Dolby Noise Reduction)
• Super-VHS and amorphous video heads with higher magnetic coercivity than conventional ferrite heads
• IQ (Intelligent Quest) mechanism delivers precise, high-speed operation and reliability
• Dual-loading system achieves high-speed response while protecting tapes and heads from damage
• 32X high-speed search
• Jog/shuttle dial helps you find exact edit points with the touch of a dial
• 16:9 wide aspect compatibility
• Built-in time code generator/reader
• Serial interface (RS-422A)
• Insert editing, assemble editing, and audio split-editing that lets you set the edit-in and edit-out points separately from those for video
• 19" rack-mountable with optional adaptor

Specifications:

• Audio Frequency Response : 20Hz-20kHz (Hi-Fi audio); 50Hz-12kHz (normal)
• Audio Signal-to-Noise Ratio : 48dB (Dolby NR on; Normal)
• Audio Tracks : 2 tracks (Hi-Fi Audio), 2 tracks (Normal)
• Depth : 41.5 cm
• Dynamic Range : More than 90dB (Hi-Fi Audio)
• FF/REW Time : Less than 2 min. with NV-T120
• Height : 13.1 cm
• Horizontal Resolution : More than 400 lines (monochrome/color) (S-VHS); 240 lines (color) (VHS)
• Modulation System : Luminance: FM azimuth recording; Color signal: Converted subcarrier phase shift recording
• Operating Humidity : 35%-80%
• Operating Temperature : +41°F to +104°F (+5°C to +40°C)
• Power Consumption : 76 Watts
• Power Requirements : 120VAC +10%, 50/60 Hz
• Recording Time : 120 min. (2 hrs.) with NV-T120
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Video) : More than 50dB (DNR on) (S-VHS); 46dB (color) (VHS)
• Tape Format : S-VHS/VHS tape
• Tape Speed : 1 5/16 ips (33.35 mm/s)
• Television System : EIA standard, NTSC color signal (525 lines, 60 fields)
• Time Code Input/Output (Connector, Level) : 1.0Vp-p, 10k ohms, unbalanced
• Video Monitor Output (Connector, Level) : 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms
• Video Recording System/Format : 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system
• Weight : 11.7 kg
• Width : 42.4 cm
• Video Input Level : S-Video In (4P); Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms; C: 0.286Vp-p, 75 ohms (Burst)
• Video Line In (BNC) : 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms
• REF Video In (BNC) : 1.0Vp-p. 75 ohms
• S-Video Out (4P) : Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms; C: 0.286Vp-p, 75 ohms (burst)
• Video Line Out (BNC x 2) : 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms
• Audio Input Line In (XLR 3P x 4) : -6/0/+4dBs, high impedance or 600 ohms, balanced
• Audio Input Mic (114" Phone) : -50dBv, 4.7k ohms, unbalanced
• Audio Output Line Out (XLR 3P x 4) : -6/0/+4dBs, 50 ohms, balanced
• Audio Monitor (Phono) : 0dBv, 600 ohms, unbalanced
• Headphone Jack (1/4" Phone) : -60dBv ~ -20dBv, 8 ohms, unbalanced
• Time Code Output (BNC) : 2.4Vp-p, Low impedance, unbalanced