Specifications

1-1 DAT Recorders
PCM-7040
2-channel Digital Audio Recorder
•Start ID level sync function •Internal clock for time data
•Eject control via 37-pin parallel remote •Key reassignment
for ease of use •ISR support •Sophisticated electronic editing
capability •SMPTE/EBU time code recording/reading
•Memory start for instant-start playback •Synchronized
operation with video/audio equipment •Time code chase
synchronization •4-head construction for RAW (Read-After-
Write) and RMW (Read-Modify-Write) •Search/location
capability •Variable speed playback in a range of ±12.5%
•Controlled from Sony video editor BVE-9100/2000 •19-inch
rack mountable with optional rack mount rail/adaptor
RMM-30/31 (The RMM-30/31 requires the rack to be at least
26-inch in depth)
Supplied Accessories: AC power cord (1)
Operation manual (1)
Optional accessories: RM-D7200* Dual Remote Controller
(*Not available in some areas.)
RM-D7100 Remote Controller
RMM-30 19-inch Rack Mount Rail
RMM-31 19-inch Rack Mount Adaptor
ECD-3C/10C Digital Audio Cable
PDP-15C/35C/50C/65C/95C/125C Digital Audio Tape
DT-60RA/90RA/120RA Digital Audio Tape
DT-10CLD Cleaning Tape
Specifications
Tape Format/Performance
Recording System: Rotary-head DAT recording
Tape Speed: 8.15 mm/s
Recording Time: 124 minutes (with Sony PDP-124)
Scanner Rotation Speed: 2000 rpm (standard recording/playback)
Track Pitch: 13.6 µm
Head System: Helical scanning rotary 4-head system
Variable Speed Range: ±12.5% (playback)
FF and REW Time: Max. 60 s (with Sony PDP-124)
Shuttle Speed: x±1/5, x±1/2, x±1, x±3, x±8 or x±16 normal speed
Jog Speed: x±0 to x±1, x±3 normal speed
Digital Audio Signal
Number of Channels: 2 channels
Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz
Quantization: 16-bit linear
Error Correction: Double-encoded Read Solomon Code
Modulation: 8 to 10 modulation
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB
S/N Ratio: More than 90 dB
T.H.D.: Less than 0.05% at reference level
Wow and Flutter: Below measurable limit
Crosstalk: Less than -80 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Emphasis: 50 µs/15 µs, ON/OFF switchable
Phase Difference between Channels:
Within 10° (20 kHz)
Delay Time: Approx. 135 ms (RAW mode)
Inputs/Outputs
Analog Inputs: +4 dBu (+24 dBu max.), 10 k or 600 Ω, balanced,
XLR-3-31 type (x 2)
Analog Outputs: +4 dBu (+24 dBu max.), less than 50 Ω, balanced,
XLR-3-32 type (x 2)
Digital Inputs: AES/EBU (with transformer), 110 Ω, XLR-3-31 type
Digital Outputs: AES/EBU (with transformer), 20 Ω, XLR-3-32 type
Time Code Inputs: IEC461 (SMPTE/EBU), 0.5 to 10 Vp-p (10 kΩ),
XLR-3-31 type
Time Code Outputs: IEC461 (SMPTE/EBU), 2.4 Vp-p, XLR-3-32 type
Word Sync Inputs: TTL compatible, 75 Ω, unbalanced, BNC type
Word Sync Outputs: TTL compatible, low impedance, unbalanced,
BNC type
Video Sync Inputs: NTSC/PAL/SECAM or 50 Hz 60 Hz square wave,
0.3 to 4 Vp-p, 75Ω, unbalanced, BNC type
Parallel Remote: TTL compatible, D-sub 37-pin, TTL compatible,
DIN 8-pin
Serial Remote: RS-422, D-sub 9-pin
Computer I/F: RS-232C, D-sub 25-pin
Monitor Outputs: -10 dBu, at less than 150 Ω, RCA pin jack (x 2)
Headphone Outputs: -26 dBu at reference level (8 Ω load),
stereo phone jack
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General
Dimensions: 424 (W)
× 132 (H) × 360 (D) mm
16
3
⁄4 × 5
1
⁄4 × 14
1
⁄4 inches
Mass: 10 kg (21 lb 1 oz)
Power Requirements: AC 120 V ±10%, 60 Hz, 230 V +6/-10%, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 38 W at AC 120 V 0.3 A at AC 230 V
* 0 dBu = 0.775 V
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