SONY PDW-700

Specifications Sony's XDCAM system has revolutionized video production. The combination of file-based operation, optical recording and Sony's industry-leading camcorder technology has made it possible for new forms of transmission work and production facilities around the world. Now Sony has expanded the top of the XDCAM line with the PDW-700 XDCAM HD422 camcorder. The PDW-700 captures wonderful HD pictures. It features three newly developed Progressive CCDs 2/3 inch Power HAD FX with 1920 x 1080 resolution. 14-bit A / D conversion and advanced digital signal processing are also used to ensure the best image quality. The PDW-700 records at a data rate of up to 50Mb / s using the MPEG-2 4: 2: 2P @ HL compression technology called MPEG HD422. The camcorder features multi-format recording in 1080 / 50i, 1080 / 59,94i, 1080 / 25P, 1080 / 29,97P *, 720 / 50P * and 720 / 59,94P *. It also supports recording and playback of XDCAM HD * (4: 2: 0) at 35Mb / s, 25MB / s and 18Mb / s ** and MPEG IMX and DVCAM standard XDCAM playback material *** With fast file-based operation and excellent image quality, the XDCAM HD422 line has increased XDCAM's appeal for applications such as TV sitcoms, documentaries and general entertainment programs, and for ENG where speed of operation is an essential requirement. * Operation 1080 / 29.97P, 720 / 50P, 720 / 59.94P and XDCAM HD (4: 2: 0) requires firmware V1.2. ** Operation in MPEG HD at 18Mb / s is playback only. *** The SD operation requires the optional CBKZ-MD01. IT / Network Compliant In the Sony XDCAM series of products, recordings are made as data files in the industry standard MXF (Material eXchange Format) file format. This allows the material to be treated with great flexibility in an IT-based environment - easily available for copying, transferring, sharing and archiving. All these operations are performed without the need for a scanning process. File-based data copying allows dubbing without degradation of AV content, which can be performed easily on a PC. The file-based recording system also allows the material to be viewed directly on a PC simply by connecting it to the XDCAM unit via an i.LINK connection. This works in exactly the same way as a PC read file on an external drive. The PDW-700 XDCAM HD422 camcorder is equipped with IT-based, computer-based interfaces. They include an i.LINK interface, which supports the default file access mode, and an Ethernet interface. Easy maintenance and high reliability XDCAM HD422 products use the same platform as XDCAM products worldwide. They share the advantage of having no mechanical contact between the equipment and the recording media, reaching a level of resistance and media with an extended service life. XDCAM HD422 products also offer the same high shock and vibration resistance as other XDCAM products. Powerful non-linear recording XDCAM HD products use a high-capacity non-linear optical disc for recording, called Professional Disc, which Sony has developed specifically for professional recording applications. The PFD50DLA and PFD23A are 12cm reusable optical discs. The PFD50DLA is a dual layer disc with a capacity of 50 GB, while the PFD23A is a single layer disc with 23 GB. The large capacity of the PFD50DLA makes it possible to record up to 95 minutes of high quality MPEG HD422 material. The Professional Disc is extremely reliable and durable because there is no mechanical contact during recording or playback and is packed in an extremely durable and dust resistant disc cartridge. Non-contact recording and playback also makes it an ideal medium for long-term storage of AV assets. Whereas traditional tape storage systems must be periodically rewound to remove magnetic powder wastes, Professional Disc completely eliminates this process. Technical specifications General Pasta Approx. 4.3 kg (body) Approx. 9 lb 8 oz (body) Approx. 6.0 kg (with VF, microphone, disc, BP-GL95 battery) Approx. 13 lb 4 oz (with VF, microphone, disc, BP-GL95 battery) Dimensions (W x H x D) * 1 124 x 269 x 332 mm (excluding projections, body only) 5 x 10 5/8 x 13 1/8 inches (excluding protrusions, body only) Power Requirements 12 VDC +5.0 V / -1.0 V Energy consumption Approx. 40 W (during recording, no options, color LCD on) Approx. 44 W (during recording, with display, color LCD on, manual lens, microphone) Operating Temperature -5 ° C to + 40 ° C 23 ° F to 104 ° F Storage Temperature -20 ° C to + 60 ° C -4 ° F to +140 ° F Humidity 10% to 90% (relative humidity) Continuous operation time Approx. 120 min with BP-GL95 battery Recording format (video) MPEG HD422 (CBR: 50 Mbps) MPEG HD: - HQ mode (VBR, 35 Mbps max) - SP mode (CBR, 25 Mbps), - LP mode (VBR, 18 Mbps max) (playback only) MPEG IMX (CBR, 50/40/30 Mbps) DVCAM (CBR, 25 Mbps) Recording format (audio) MPEG HD422: 4 channels / 24 bits / 48 kHz MPEG HD: 4 channels / 16 bits / 48 kHz MPEG IMX: 4 channels / 24 bits / 48 kHz or 4 channels / 16 bits / 48 kHz DVCAM: 4 channels / 16 bits / 48 kHz Recording format (Proxy video) MPEG-4 Recording format (Proxy audio) A-law (4 channels / 8 bits / 8 kHz) Recording / Playback Time (MPEG HD422) 50 Mbps: Approx. 95 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 43 min (PFD23A) Recording / Playback Time (MPEG HD) 35 Mbps, 4 channel audio: More than 145 min (PFD50DLA), More than 65 min (PFD23A) 35 Mbps, 2-channel audio (playback only): More than 150 min (PFD50DLA), More than 68 min (PFD23A) 25 Mbps, 4 channels of audio: Approx. 190 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 85 min (PFD23A) 25 Mbps, 2 audio channels (playback only): Approx. 200 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 90 min (PFD23A) 18 Mbps, 4-channel audio (playback only): More than 248 min (PFD50DLA), More than 112 min (PFD23A) 18 Mbps, 2 audio channels (playback only): More than 265 min (PFD50DLA), More than 122 min (PFD23A) Recording / Playback Time (MPEG IMX) With CBKZ-MD01; 50 Mbps: Approx. 100 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 45 min (PFD23A) 40 Mbps: Approx. 120 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 55 min (PFD23A) 30 Mbps: Approx. 150 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 68 min (PFD23A) Recording / Playback Time (DVCAM) With CBKZ-MD01; 25 Mbps: Approx. 185 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 85 min (PFD23A)