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EditStation ™

The Sony ES-3 EditStation™

system is an extremely flexible

and powerful non-linear video

editing system with exceptional

picture quality. Its operating

interface is easy to use, allowing

the user to focus totally on the

creative aspects of video produc-

tion, while its open architecture

also supports popular third-party

software for graphics, paint and

effects applications.

The ES-3 is equipped with DV

compression mode as standard

and with uncompressed operation

as an option. With this choice of

operating modes, the ES-3 offers

pristine image quality

with virtually any video source.

This makes the ES-3 suitable

for connection to VTR's ranging

from Betacam SP® and

DVCAM™ up to the Betacam

SX™, MPEG IMX™ and Digital

BETACAM™ formats. A wide

variety of Digital I/O's including

SDI, SDTI (QSDI™) and i.LINK™

(DV I/O) also play a vital role in

keeping picture quality at its best.

Tight project time scales are

no longer an issue with the ES-3.

The optional ES-3 accelerator

board adopts advanced and

unique technology to keep

rendering time to a minimum –

even for complex projects with

many layers.

Its high performance, yet low

cost, makes the ES-3 an ideal

editing system for a wide variety

of applications where creativity

and ease of use are priorities.

AdvancedDigital Processing forHigh Performance

Editing

Production Tools

The ES-3 addresses a broad spectrum of applicationswith its dual compression mode capability. As standard,the ES-3 offers the highly acclaimed DV compressionmode to accommodate the large demands of non-linear in the DV world. When operated in this mode, Sony“Direct Digital Link” technology is available via the SDTI(QSDI) and i.LINK (DV I/O) interfaces, eliminating the signal degradation that usually occurs due to repeatedrecompression between DVCAM/DV VTR's and hard drives.By installing the ESBK-3032 Uncompressed option, theES-3 takes a quantum leap in picture quality by allowinguncompressed operation. This capability makes the ES-3 suitable for editing sources from VTR's rangingfrom Betacam SP and Betacam SX up to MPEG IMX and Digital BETACAM.

Since SDI capability can be added to the ES-3 byinstalling the ESBK-3031 SDI/SDTI option, signals fromsuch sources are processed with minimum quality loss.

Another unique advantage of the ES-3's dual compressionmode capability is that a single project file can be sharedbetween the two modes. In high-end applications, thisallows the operator to perform off-line editing in DVmode and then use this project data for on-line editing in uncompressed mode on the same or different system.

* The SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) is defined as SMPTE 305M.The SDTI (QSDI) is the DV signal interface which is defined as SMPTE 322M

* i.LINK stands for IEEE1394 – 1995 standards and their revisions. is the logo for products that integrate i.LINK

PowerfulTwo Compression Modes

As well as controlling non-linear functions with a traditional keyboard and mousevia the GUI, the operator can use the dedicated-style Sony ESBK-7011 ControlPanel. Familiar linear operational techniques such as jog/shuttle control, effectstransition and audio fading can be combined with the convenience of non-linearediting to achieve more intuitive operation. The keys on the control panel are fullyuser assignable, allowing the operator to configure the control panel functions asrequired.

Multiple I/O'sThe ES-3 is equipped with composite, S-Video, Y/R-Y/B-Y component and i.LINK(DV I/O) input/output capability as standard. SDTI (QSDI) and SDI I/O's are alsoavailable by installing the ESBK-3031 SDI/SDTI option. This means that the ES-3 iscapable of supporting almost every video signal format I/O currently available in the market. The ES-3 is special in that these I/O's are all available to the operator at the sametime. Since I/O boards do not have to be swapped depending on the source type,this becomes extremely useful when the operator must digitise from various sourcesor when on-line and off-line editing must be performed on the same system.

ESBK-7011 Control Panel

Waiting for effect rendering has alwaysbeen of great concern to non-linear operators working to tight time scales.The ES-3 provides a most effective solution by allowing the addition of anaccelerator board that uses unique andadvanced processing technologies. With the optional ESBK-3021 Acceleratorboard installed, the processing time ofcomplex effects is dramatically reducedto a level where rendering time no longerbecomes a concern. High-speed render-ing is performed on such ES-3 effects asthe Motion FX, Color FX, Wipe FX andFilter FX.The ESBK-3021 is very unique in that itprovides true background rendering ofunlimited video layers while permitting theediting process to continue. This isachieved by utilising six advanced DSP(Digital Signal Processing) chips to

complete the rendering independentlyfrom the main CPU. Only the acceleratorboard performs the effect rendering, leaving the CPU free to handle other editing tasks.With the ESBK-3021, the accelerated rendering is applied to all layers simulta-neously frame-by-frame, not layer-by-layer.This allows the rendered portion of theeffect to be played back even before theentire effect is rendered (Partial Preview)* When the ES-3 is used in DV mode, basic effects

such as dissolve and wipes are available in real-time, regardless of whether the ESBK-3021 is installed.

* When using the ES-3 in uncompressed mode, the installation of the ESBK-3021 is strongly recommended due to the higher throughputrequired for uncompressed operation

The unique Sony ClipLink operationextends editing efficiency throughout thedigital production process. While shootingwith the Sony DXC-D35/DSR-1, DSR-135P, DSR-300A-AP or DSR-500WS/WSPcamcorders, all of the In/Out time codedata on a source tape is stored in the CM(Cassette Memory) of the DVCAM tape.Representative “Index Pictures” for each

shot are also recorded on the tape. TheES-3 can create clips instantly and auto-matically when a tape with ClipLink datais loaded into the Sony DVCAM DSR-1500/P, 1600/P, 1800/P, 70/P or 85/P VTR.This can save considerable time in loggingand organising clip information and drama-tically streamline the ‘pre’ editing process.

ClipLink™ Operation (DVCAM only)

High Speed Rendering

EditStation ES-3 GUI

Scene Index Time Timeno Picture Code Code

(IN) (OUT)

1 00:01:01 00:05:22

2 00:05:23 00:06:12

3 00:18:21 00:24:13 DVCAM or DV Cassette Tape

Digital Camcorder

DSR-300A/300APDigital Videocassette Recorder

DSR-1800/1800P

1 Transitions and effects

Transitions and effects can bemade on each Track. Transitionsare placed between two clips,effects are placed directly on a clip.

2 Unlimited Video/Audio Tracks for Multilayering

You can add as many tracks asyou need. The TimeLine has anunlimited number of tracks, withan unlimited number of clips. Thevideo track can be used eitherfor video or for title clips, signifi-cantly enhancing the ES-3’s layer-ing capability. A virtually unlimitednumber of audio tracks can alsobe layered.

3 CustomisingCustomising of tool icons isavailable for more effective oper-ation. You can drag tools fromthe toolbox to the toolbar, anddrag them around on the toolbarto rearrange them. Customisingfunction is also available in otheroperating modes and Keyboard/Control Panel buttons.

4 Trim EditorThe Trim Editor is available formore precise trimming on theTimeLine. It is opened as an independent window, which displays the video of the out pointof the “outgoing” clip and the inpoint of the “incoming” clip. Both single and dual trimmingcan be performed.

5 Selectable Track Views

You can select any items displayed on the TimeLine tracksuch as Index Pictures of the heador tail of a clip, marker, name,duration, reel number, Mark In/Out and so on.

Greatly Simplified Editing

● Use the TimeLine feature to build your project, droppingvideo and audio clips, titles,effects and transitions ontoeach track in sequence. Variousediting views are provided.

TimeLine

The GUI’s are shown with the XL software option.

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Effects

6 2D/3D Pattern Effects2D/3D DME, such as page turnsand many others can be createdwith Plug-in effects software(third-party) as a rendering-basedeffect.

7 Colour Editor Colour correction for materials inA/V drive can be performed withthe Colour Editor.

8 Motion/Wipe/Filter Editor

The Motion/Wipe Editor can cre-ate keyframes for each effect ortransition, and users can createunique transitions as they please.Various picture effects can becreated with the Filter Editor.

9 Keying EditorA luminance key and chromakeycan be generated with the KeyingEditor.

● The ES-3 can execute many effectsbecause of its open architecture.Effects are categorised in a mannerthat makes them easy to find and use.They are selected from the effectsgroup in the FX tab and can be easilymodified with the associated effecteditors. This allows operators to generate effects that meet the needsof today's demanding productions.

with easy-to-use GUI

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The self-explanatory yet sophisticated GUI makes editing operations easy to use, even for newcomers to video editing.The GUI can be displayed in English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish or Italian. The titler application also offers these languages, both for the GUI and in the operation manuals.

● A titler application is includedwith the ES-3. Title objects andsimple graphics can be createdas Title clips. Fade In, Fade out,Crawl, Roll and Still are sup-ported when a Title Clip is usedon the TimeLine.

● Eight channels of assignedaudio signals can be moni-tored in realtime. Each inputchannel can be assigned toany track in the TimeLine.Three-band Equalizer, Echo,Maximiser and Crossfadeare available within theAudio Tool.

10 Rubber Band Control

The Audio Level and Panning foreach clip can be controlleddirectly on the TimeLine with theRubber Band. Each track has itsown Rubber Band control, whichcan be activated independently.

11 WaveformEach TimeLine track containingaudio can show a Waveform representation of the sounds.The Waveform can be activatedsimultaneously with the Rubberband, if desired.

12 Audio ScrubAudio signals can be played back with superb clarity in bothvariable speed and direction oneither the Clip Viewer, SourceViewer, or TimeLine display. With a responsiveness that isreminiscent of tape devices, itassists in the fast and efficientlocating of audio cue pointsthrough the Jog/Shuttle knob of the ESBK-7011 control panel,as well as mouse, or keyboard operation.

13 Audio mixerThe Audio Mixer consists of eightidentical faders which correspondto eight TimeLine tracks occupiedby audio clips, or video clips withembedded audio.

14 Slider RecordedMode

Use the slider on the fader tocontrol the audio level. In theslider recorded mode, move-ments of the audio level slidersand pan dial during TimeLineplayback can be recorded on the TimeLine track. When theoptional ESBK-7011 is connectedto the ES-3, the four sliders ofthe ESBK-7011 can be used.

15 Audio MeterAn independent audio meter window can be activated to display the volume level of theAudio Clips on the TimeLine during playback.

Voice over function*Voice over narration can berecorded and automaticallyplaced on any track of the timeline. Since the timeline is pre-viewed during the recording, nar-rations can be quickly addedexactly as desired.

* The ESBZ-3020 is required.

Titles

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• Slow/fast Motion ControlHigh quality field-interpolated slow motion is provided

• Import of Avid® Media log• 16:9 Widescreen Support• Full QuickTime support

• Accelerator option support• Text EDL Conversion

Edits on the timeline can be converted to the BVE or CMX formatsand displayed in an EDL window. The displayed EDL can be printedout and saved to disk.

Import Image FilesImage files created by an externalcomputer can be imported intothe ES-3 system as a BMP, TIFFand TGA file. Sequential graphicfiles (TGA) and AVI movie filesare also supported for creatinganimations. The alpha channel of an imported graphic file (TGA)is also supported.

Movie File Format ExportThe video and audio data storedin the disk drive of the ES-3 system can easily be convertedto AVI or QuickTime file formatand downloaded via the SCSI/Ethernet interfaces. This featureallows you to create multimediamaterials for CD-ROMs, Websites and many other applications.

Productions demands superb integration of graphics, animation files and video from a variety of sources. The ES-3 meets all of these needs.

By installing the optional ESBZ-3020 ES-3 XL software, the following features are added.• Partial Playback

Allows the rendered portion of an effect to be played back beforethe entire effect is rendered.

• Voice Over Function• Container Support• AV Clip Lock• Auto-Dissolve/Cross Fade Button

• Stereo Waveform Display• Global lifting/lowering of level and pan• Single Click Auto Fade• Waveform display in Viewers• Full QuickTime Import• Full Screen FX Editors• Assemble Edit Mode for Playout• Optimum support of Multiple CPU's• OMF® Interchange Support

Computer Graphics and Movie File Editing

Additional Features

Additional Features of ES-3 XL software

Standard ItemsThe following items are includedas standard in the ES-3:• Main unit• PCI interface board

(PCI board for host PC)• ES-3 application software• Installation instructions• AC power cord• Modular cable• Cable splitter

Optional Items• ES-3 XL Software ESBZ-3020• Accelerator Board ESBK-3021• Uncompressed Option

ESBK-3032• SDI/SDTI (QSDI) Interface

Option ESBK-3031QSDI (Compressed digital signal)/SDI (Serial digital signal) input/output forupload/download.

• Control Panel ESBK-7011Dedicated control panel for intuitive operation. Cable included.

• Operation ManualESBK-3091E (English)ESBK-3091J (Japanese)ESBK-3091G (German)ESBK-3091S (Spanish)ESBK-3091I (Italian)ESBK-3091F (French)Printed manual available inEnglish, Japanese, German,Spanish, Italian and French.

The ES-3 provides exceptional flexibility and ease of operation.It can be configured with an appropriately configured PC and A/V hard disk drive.

ESBK-3021Accelerator Board

VMC-IL4415i.LINK Cable(1.5 m type, 4 pin-4 pin)

VMC-IL4435i.LINK Cable(3.5 m type, 4 pin-4 pin)

VMC-IL4615i.LINK Cable(1.5 m type, 4 pin-6 pin)

VMC-IL4635i.LINK Cable(3.5 m type, 4 pin-6 pin)

Product Configuration

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Audio / VideoControl

Audio / Video

Modular Cable

SCSI Cable

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3 VTR4 ES-35 Audio / Video Monitor

6 VGA Monitor7 Host PC8 Disk Drive9 Control Panel10 Keyboard / Mouse

Optional Equipment

1 SCSI Board2 PCI Interface Board

Digital Non-linear Editing with the SDTI

(QSDI) interfaceA fully digital non-linear

system can be configured via the SDTI(QSDI)* interface.

* SDI/SDTI Option ESBK-3031 is required.

Analogue Component Non-linear EditingAn analogue component non-linear system can be configured with any type

of professional VTR equipped with an RS-422A interface.

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Uncompressed Non-linear Editing

A fully digital non-linear systemproviding the exceptional quality

of full bandwidth 4:2:2 componentcan be configured by use of theuncompressed option together

with the SDI/SDTI option.* Installation of the Accelerator Option

ESBK-3021 is recommended.

RS-422AControl

SDIVideo/Audio

EditsStation E-3EditsStation E-3

RecorderDVCAM VTR DSR-1800/P

(with DSBK-1802)

SDTI (QSDI)Video/Audio

RS-422AControl

EditsStation E-3

RS-422AControl

Vid

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Aud

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RecorderBetacam SP VTR UVW-1800/P

Recommended Editing System

Specifications

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EditsStation E-3

i.LINKVideo/Audio/Control

RecorderDVCAM VTR DSR-20/P

Digital Non-linearEditing with thei.LINK interface

A fully digital non-linear system can be configured via

the i.LINK interface. SonyDVCAM Series equipment

with an i.LINK connector canbe connected to the ES-3.

GENERALMain Unit

Power Requirements AC 120 V (UC model)AC 220-240 V (CE model)50/60 Hz

Power Consumption 100 WOperating Temperature 5 ~ 35 °C (41 ~ 95 °F)Dimensions 442 (W) x 134 (H) x 365 (D) mm (without projection)

(17 1/2 x 5 3/8 x 14 3/8 inches)Weight 11 kg (24 lb 4 oz)Video Signal Standard NTSC (UC model), PAL (CE model)Video Processing Y:R-Y:B-Y = 4:2:2, 13.5 MHzAudio Processing 48 kHz, 16-bitCompression Scheme DV compression (fixed 25 Mbit/s)

Uncompressed (ESBK-3032 is required)

PCI Interface BoardStandard PC/AT PCI Rev 2.1Dimensions PCI Full size

SIGNAL CONNECTORSAnalogue Inputs

COMPOSITE BNCY, R-Y, B-Y BNCS VIDEO Mini-DIN 4-pinGEN LOCK IN*, THRU OUT BNCAUDIO CH-1,2,3,4 XLR 3-pin

Analogue OutputsCOMPOSITE BNCY, R-Y, B-Y BNCS VIDEO Mini-DIN 4-pinB.B. OUT BNCMONITOR Mini-DIN 4-pin (at PCI interface board)AUDIO CH-1, 2 XLR 3-pin x 2AUDIO MONITOR Stereo Mini Jack (at Cable splitter)

Digital InputsSDI/SDTI (QSDI) BNC (ESBK-3031 is required)DV IN DV-type 4-pin JackAES/EBU XLR 3-pin

Digital OutputsSDI/SDTI (QSDI) BNC (ESBK-3031 is required)AES/EBU XLR 3-pin

Digital Input/OutputDV IN/OUT DV-type 4-pin Jack

CONTROL CONNECTORSPLAYER REMOTE D-sub 9-pin, RS-422ARECORDER REMOTE D-sub 9-pin, RS-422APC INTERFACE Modular Jack 8-pinMAIN UNIT I/F Modular Jack 8-pin (PCI interface board)CONTROL PANEL D-sub 15-pin (at PCI interface board)

TITLERPixel Format Y/R-Y/B-Y/Alpha = 4:2:2:4Display Area 720 x 486 for NTSC, 720 x 576 for PALFont True type™Import Format BMP, TGA, TIFF

* H-sync only

Rear Panel

Dimensionsunit: mm (inches)

442 (17 1/2)

134

(5 3

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365

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Betacam SX VTR DNW-75/P, DNW-A75/P, MPEG IMX VTR MSW-M2000/P, MSW-A2000/P,Digital BETACAM VTR DVW-500/P, DVW-A500/P

AUDIO INCH-1 CH-2 CH-3 CH-4 AES/EBU AES/EBU

VIDEO OUT

Y R-Y B-Y S VIDEO COMPOSITE

AUDIO OUTCH-1 CH-2

GEN LOCK IN THRU OUT B.B.OUT DV IN/OUT PLAYER REMOTE RECORDER REMOTE PC INTERFACEDV IN

VIDEO IN

Y R-Y B-Y S VIDEO COMPOSITE SDI/SDTI(QSDI) SDI/SDTI(QSDI)

© 2000 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.Features and specifications are subjectto change without notice. All non-metric weights and measuresare approximate.Sony is a registered trademark ofSony Corporation.EditStation, ClipLink, DVCAM, i.LINK,QSDI, Betacam SP, Betacam SX,MPEG IMX and Digital BETACAM aretrademarks of Sony Corporation.All other trademarks are the propertyof their respective owners.

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