The DVW-500 is a Digital Betacam Editing Recorder (digital recorder/player). It’s capabilities include component digital recording (SDI), playback of Digital Betacam recordings, pre-read audio and video capability, SMPTE 259M serial digital V/A interface, built-in Component analog video and audio interfaces, and optional composite analog input (BKDW-505). Dynamic tracking at -1 to +3 times normal speed, digital jog sound for precise audio monitoring, video program play at +/- 15% in 0.1% steps, audio pitch correction option for program play, 10 bit 4:2:2 serial digital interface and processing, four editable 20 bit digital audio channels, high speed shuttle with picture, 50 times normal speed, built-in AES/EBU digital audio interfaces.