Sony introduced its new SRW-5100 studio player with an announcement to upgrade the digital cinema production workflow for HDCAM SR video tape recorders. The Sony SRW-5800, along with the complete array will now have new file transfer capabilities. The new HKSR-5804 file transfer option enables transfer of Digital Picture Exchange (DPX) files over Gigabit Ethernet networks. The enhancement also allows the player to record standard HD signals and uncompressed data at 4K full aperture. Other updates include data back-up and archiving with picture monitoring.

“HDCAM SR technology is the industry format of choice for digital TV and motion picture production, as well as for high-end post production and computer graphics,” said Rob Willox, director of Sony Electronics’ content creation group. “With these new capabilities and products, our decks greatly improve and enhance the HD and digital intermediate production workflows.”

The SRW-5100 model offers 880Mbps “playback-only” capability with 1080 HQ and Dual-Stream modes. The deck supports playback with HDCAM® and Digital Betacam formats. The deck is best for on-set dubbing, screening, or outputting HDV™ content. Other features included are HKSR-5804 file transfer and 2x high-speed feed.