DESCRIPTION OF SONY RM-E50

The RM-E50 is an automatic micro-processor controlled editor for use with recorders equipped with the Control Lf connector. It remotely commands all the functions of both playback and recording units. It is able to perform many kinds of automatic editing functions. When two machines such as the GCS-50 video recorders are used the maximum ability of this unit will be realized. Features include:

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Search dials and jog rings for finding editing points quickly
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Playback speeds can be changed continuously from still to high speed in both directions
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Edit-in points and edit-out points for either machine can be memorized
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In the assembly mode, the video, audio channel 1 and channel 2 signals can be editied simultaneously
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In the insert mode, the video, audio channel 1 and channel 2 signals are independantly selectable and any combination can be used
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Preview allows for rehearsal and modification of edited states before actual editing takes place
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Trim function to modify edits points frame-by-frame before actual editing commences
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Pre-roll and butt editing procedure
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Linear counter displays in hours, minutes, seconds and frames for both playback and recorder
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GO TO function to quickly check scene-by-scene edit points
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Up to 64 program edits can be stored in memory
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Easy to understand manual makes learning the units operation a snap
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Tape protection programming to avoid tape snarl-ups
  
To see a graphic explaining pre-roll editing click here.