Sony PDV64N User Manual

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DVCAM™ from Sony
Choose DVCAM for Quality and Durability
Sometimes you get one chance to catch the action so it makes sense to use the best possible media.
For many of today’s top producers and cameramen, that media is DVCAM.
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Better Quality, Higher Reliability, Safer Storage
Now celebrating its 15th anniversary, DVCAM offers superior
quality than consumer DV media and is one of the world’s most
reliable and durable digital video formats.
DVCAM gives you the freedom to shoot in SD or HD and is designed
to protect the life of your equipment.
Manufactured for perfection
Sony DVCAM is manufactured at the Sony Chemical Information Device in Japan, one of the world’s most advanced recording media production facilities. With the very latest equipment, a highly trained workforce and ISO9001 certification, Sony Chemical Information Device is synonymous with supreme quality and reliability.
Being a professional video format, DVCAM is technically superior to consumer DV media. Advanced technology, latest components and sophisticated production techniques ensure DVCAM is the ideal choice for
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professional productions. Quality is guaranteed with 100% final product inspection.
Step up to higher video quality
Make no compromises with your next shoot. Capture on DVCAM and enjoy your production in the highest quality video. Advanced tape technology gives smoother, more stable performance during recording, playback and editing, wherever in the world you are working.
Higher Density
DVCAM Hyper Evaticle-IV technology provides higher density than consumer DV tapes with ultra efficient magnetic evaporated layers. This technology increases RF output and CN ratio to give clear, stable video performance.
Lower Dropouts
With 50% less dropouts than consumer tape, DVCAM minimises errors for improved quality. Rigid quality control keeps noise low and standards high.
Relative Frequency
Better Worse
Error Rate Comparison
Error Rate
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World class performance for everyone
Choose DVCAM and you are supporting your video productions with the best DV technology available. DVCAM sets the standard for performance, featuring advanced metal evaporated tape technology and a DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) protective layer for superior quality, reliability and durability.
Less Errors
Safe and Secure
Protected by a tough hard case for professional shooting in extreme conditions
With 50% less dropouts than consumer DV, errors are minimised and quality improved
Saving Cost
Minimize head wear and maximize the life of your equipment
Total Compatibility
Designed to get the best from your DVCAM equipment with optimized tracking and playback
Fully Tested
Unlike DV media, 100% of DVCAM tapes are checked during the winding, assembling and packing process
Ideal for HD
Gives you the freedom to shoot in high definition with full HDV compatibility
Comparison table*
Edit Simulation*
Still (+5%) (min) >60 >240
Dropouts (Average) (counts/min) 100 50 Security of content
*1 Based on Sony’s internal measurements *2 Tape run repeatedly by edit mode for two minutes length untill a picture noise occur.
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(pass) >50 >150 Security / Durability
Cons.DV tape DVCAM tape DVCAM Benefits
1
Durability/ Quality of pause
mode picture
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Our technical expertise
Minimal head wear to protect your hardware investment
It’s a fact! Using DVCAM media in DVCAM drives protects the life of your equipment. By dramatically reducing head wear, DVCAM is a sound financial investment for the future.
By developing DVCAM hardware and media in partnership, Sony has increased the guaranteed operational life of the VTR head drum to an exceptional level. Using DV Media in professional DVCAM equipment is possible but not recommended as head wear is almost three times higher, shortening its life by almost one third.
Head Wear
Limit
Depth
Cons DV
DVCAM
Running Time (hours)
Tough, rugged and durable
Why take risks with your archives? DVCAM includes a Diamond-Like­Carbon (DLC) layer for maximum durability, making it ideal for secure long-term storage. With an estimated archival life of 30 years, subject to proper handling and maintenance, you can store your precious recordings on DVCAM with total confidence.
Excellent Durability with DLC
Still mode
AME Tape
AME Tape without DLC
Head trace times (1x106)
Still times (hours)
DVCAM media receives a ‘top coat’ layer including lubricants and anti-corrosive agents. Back coating with a carbon type material is also applied to improve durability and runnability.
with DLC
Designed to Protect
The superior DLC coating is enhanced with a special Carbon Depositing process that deposits carbon ions onto the evaporated layer. Combines a ‘top coat’ layer including lubricants and anti-corrosive agents with a back coating for smooth, durable performance.
Lubricant layer
DLC Protective layer
Magnetic layer
Base film
Back Coat
Pause mode durability
240
180
120
60
Pause Mode life time (min.)
0
Sony Cons. DV
Cons. HDV
Time was measured till some damage occur. VTR: Sony Pause Mode Test standard VTR
DVCAM Digital Master
5°C
20°C 10%
22°C 50%
40°C 80%
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Unbeatable range of products
Choose from a wide range of DVCAM media, designed to perfectly match your DVCAM equipment. With recording times from 12 to 184 minutes, there’s tape solutions for every possible project from simple shoots to long-running documentaries.
PDV-N Series (without IC Memory)
Model Recording time
PDVM-12N 12 18 24
PDVM-22N 22 33 41
PDVM-32N 32 48 58
PDVM-41N 41 63 71
PDV-34N 34 51 61
PDV-64N 64 96 112
PDV-94N 94 141 163
PDV-124N 124 186 214
PDV-184N 184 276 315
(min)
DVCAM mode
Recording time
(min)
DV/HDV mode
Tape
length
(m)
For professional video productions that last for decades, the only serious media is DVCAM. It’s technically superior to consumer DV tape, giving smoother and sharper quality. Shoot in SD or HD with Full HDV compatibility and archive for long periods with exceptional reliability and durability. Your creativity deserves the best.
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