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We’re living in a fast-paced world where time and
money are scarce resources. Broadcasters and programme makers are under greater pressures than ever
before. Increased competition means more channels
chasing a fragmented audience that’s offered almost
limitless viewing choices. Capturing great-looking
images from anywhere in the world and getting to them
on air ahead of your rivals can be a matter of survival.
Global viewing audiences want to be informed, entertained and enthralled. And in a media-saturated world
they won’t hang around if your competitors have got the
best pictures first.
While viewers are expecting more, tight project budgets
mean there’s no latitude for making the wrong decisions
and paying the price later on. Choosing the right format
isn’t just about raw performance and up-front hardware
costs. It’s about understanding the real price of every
second on screen in terms of media lifecycles, facilities
overheads and human resources.
In response to new opportunities and an increasingly
competitive landscape, traditional broadcast workflows
are changing fast. Tape-based production is being
supplanted by network-oriented paradigms. From planning and acquisition to editing, playout and archive,
broadcasters are embracing the benefits of, file-based
production. News gatherers have led the way, but now
the entire production community – from documentary
makers to sports, drama and live events specialists –
is following suit.
Unrivalled performance.
Absolute reliability.
At the heart of this rapid migration to networkoriented production is XDCAM. It’s the world’s first
professional non-linear format that harnesses the power
of open standards like MXF in a rugged package
that teams superb performance and reliability with
exceptionally attractive removable media costs.
For starters, XDCAM has been designed to shrug off the
physical rigours of the harshest physical environments.
Whether you’re at the summit of a snow-capped
mountain in sub-zero temperatures or driving across
sand dunes in the mid-day desert heat, XDCAM performs unflinchingly.
Based on proven optical disc technology, XDCAM
brings acquisition and production processes into one
seamless workflow. Since you’re shooting and editing
with the same physical medium, pictures captured in
the field with XDCAM can be instantly available in your
non-linear editing environment. And because highresolution content plus proxies and metadata are all
stored on the same removable optical disc, XDCAM
dovetails seamlessly with today’s IT-oriented, networkcentric news environments.
PDW-F350 Camcorder
PDW-F330 Camcorder
PDW-F70 Recording Deck
PDW-F30 Viewing Deck
Time and money.
Two things you can’t afford to waste.
Just as importantly, XDCAM saves you time and
money on every project compared with
traditional tape-based production. Good for a
minimum of 1,000 record/re-record cycles, the
rugged optical disc cartridge stores up to
2 hours of broadcast-quality pictures – plus all
your associated project files – while taking up
less shelf space than a Betacam cassette. And
since files can be imported faster than real-time
from XDCAM into your non-linear news or
production environment, there’s no need to
hang around ingesting hours worth of taped
footage into your NLE before craft editing starts.
Just think about it. The savings in facilities and
operator costs alone can repay your investment
in XDCAM within months… or even less.
XDCAM is much more than just a standalone
production format. It’s been conceived as part
of a total environment that integrates content
creation, storage and distribution in a single,
seamless workflow. Leveraging support for MXF
and open IT industry standards, XDCAM offers
third party interoperability with hardware,
applications and complete solutions from over
thirty vendors.
Better still, XDCAM is ready for today’s High
Definition world. With XDCAM HD you can enjoy
all the benefits of file-based, network-oriented
acquisition and production – plus true HD
picture quality to enhance the international
commercial appeal and shelf-life of every
project.
Broadcasters and programme makers in Europe
alone are rapidly embracing the benefits
of XDCAM to drive down costs, open up new
creative possibilities and secure a formidable
competitive edge for themselves. Isn’t it time
you joined them?
One format family. One vision.
Infinite possibilities.
High Definition
is changing the way we see the world.
Viewing audiences are demanding betterlooking pictures. With Sony XDCAM HD you
can embrace the creative and commercial
opportunities that High Definition opens up to
programme makers everywhere.
XDCAM HD builds on the proven strengths
of Sony XDCAM to make High Definition, non-
linear, end-to-end workflow a cost-effective
reality.
Whether you’re shooting news, your first
independent feature or a corporate training
video, XDCAM HD teams all the advantages of
file-based acquisition and production with true
High Definition picture quality.
Just like Standard Definition XDCAM, XDCAM
HD has been designed and engineered as a
no-compromise professional system for
dependable results under a wide range of
operational conditions. After all, you’d expect
nothing less from Sony – the worldwide leader in
High Definition video know-how, from scene to
screen.
Recognising that the creative and commercial
demands of every project are different, XDCAM
HD camcorders allow you to shoot true
1080-line High Definition pictures at a choice of
three data rates. Select 35Mb/s for the best
possible on-screen look with 60 minutes
shooting time per disc. Switch to 25Mb/s and
it’s easy to edit shots captured on XDCAM HD
with other High Definition material acquired
using HDV. Or switch to 18Mb/s and enjoy a
massive 120 minutes recording time on a single
disc.
The sheer versatility of XDCAM HD doesn’t
stop there. Variable frame rate shooting lets you
create super-smooth slow- or fast motion
sequences… a tricky-to-achieve feature that’s
normally the preserve of high-end camcorders.
It’s a formidable creative tool, but we haven’t
cut corners on quality, reliability or your
real-world operational needs. While XDCAM HD
delivers an immediate step up to High Definition
picture quality, it uses exactly the same rugged,
re-usable, removable optical media as
Standard Definition XDCAM to keep your
operational costs down. What’s more, it offers
the same familiar operation and ergonomics as
other Sony professional camcorders – so
there’s no painful learning curve to slow you
down.
XDCAM HD also provides a perfect fit with the
rest of your non-linear production environment.
Support for a growing range of third party
editing applications means you can mix and
match tools from your preferred suppliers… and
have great-looking pictures ready for playout in
the shortest time possible.
If you’re already using Standard Definition
XDCAM, it’s easy to migrate to High Definition
working at your own pace. XDCAM HD players
can replay SD XDCAM discs directly – and you
can also downconvert XDCAM HD material if
you want to post produce in an existing SD
environment.
Best of all, you’ll be amazed at just how
affordable XDCAM HD is. Putting High
Definition production within reach of corporate
production budgets, XDCAM HD makes
fantastic business sense in today’s business
environment.
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HD Video Codec Compression MPEG-2 MP@HL
Sampling Rate 4:2:0
HQ, 35 Mb/s VBR 66 minutes (4-ch audio)
Bit Rate and 69 minutes (2-ch audio)
Recording Time* SP, 25 Mb/s CBR 87 minutes (4-ch audio)
(approx.) 92 minutes (2-ch audio)
LP, 18 Mb/s VBR 113 minutes (4-ch audio)
122 minutes (2-ch audio)
Number of Pixels 1440 x 1080
SD Video Codec Compression DVCAM*
Sampling Rate 4:1:1 (NTSC)/4:2:0 (PAL)
Bit Rate and 25 Mb/s, 85 minutes
Recording Time (approx.)
Active Lines Per Frame 480 (NTSC)/576 (PAL)
Audio Compression None (Linear PCM)
Number of Channels 2 or 4, selectable
Sampling Frequency 48 kHz
Quantization 16 bits/sample
HD 1080 Recording using
the “MPEG HD” Codec
The XDCAM HD products record 1080-line
high-definition video using the “MPEG HD” codec
that uses the industry-standard MPEG-2 MP@HL
compression. The use of this codec, which is based on
common MPEG compression, allows compatibility
with many other devices such as non-linear editing
systems.
Selectable Bit Rates
Users can select desired bit rates of either 35, 25,
or 18 Mb/s depending on their requirements for
picture quality and recording length. Choosing the
highest bit rate of 35 Mb/s results in the highestquality pictures over a recording time of 66
minutes*, while choosing the 18 Mb/s bit rate
provides a longer recording time of 122 minutes.
*Approximate time in two-channel audio recording mode.
Wide Choice of Video Format –
Interlace and Progressive Including
Native “23.98P” Mode
The XDCAM HD products offer a wide choice of
video formats for both frame rates and scanning
mode. They include 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P,
and native 23.98P.
High-quality Uncompressed Audio
Recording
In addition to HD video recording, high quality audio
is an equally significant feature in the XDCAM
HD system. The XDCAM HD products can record
four-channel, 16-bit, 48-kHz uncompressed audio.
The Sony XDCAM
HD system is a highly
versatile production
tool that offers
flexible recording
functionalities
including a choice
of video frame rates,
interlace or
progressive modes,
recording data rates,
and both HD
or SD* formats.
*Selectable between 16:9 and 4:3
aspect ratios.
XDCAM HD – Versatile, Disc-based HD Recording System
HD/SD Switchable
Recording and Up/Down
Conversion Capability
The XDCAM HD camcorders provide the powerful
capability to record in DVCAM format with
NTSC/PAL and 16:9/4:3 switchable modes, as well
as the MPEG HD format. What’s more, both the
XDCAM HD camcorders and decks incorporate a
down-conversion capability that allows material
recorded in the MPEG HD format to be converted
to SD signals and output via the SD video output
connectors (including SD composite and i.LINK™*
connectors). This enables users to view the material on an SD monitor or transfer it to other SDbased equipment such as a VTR or editor.
The PDW-F70 and PDW-F30 decks also boast an
up-conversion capability, which allows material
recorded in the DVCAM format to be converted to
HD signals and output via its HD-SDI** or HD analogue component connector. These capabilities
allow users to easily and flexibly migrate to HDbased operations at their own pace.
Another powerful capability of the decks is upconversion recording via the optional PDBK-104
board. This allows input signals from the SD-SDI or
SD analogueue composite connector to be recorded in the MPEG HD format, further increasing flexibility in mixed SD/HD operations.
*i.LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate
that a product is equipped with an IEEE1394
connector. Not all products with an i.LINK connector
may communicate with each other. Please refer to
the documentation that comes with any device having
an i.LINK connector for information on compatibility,
operating conditions, and proper connection.
**HD-SDI output is only available on the PDW-F70.
XDCAM HD Recording Specifications
* When recording in HQ (35 Mb/s) or LP (18 Mb/s) mode, recording time may be more than the above
specified figures depending on the actual bit rate that is adopted during VBR encoding.
**DVCAM recording on camcorder models only.
XDCAM HD
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File-based Disc Recording
In addition to its
impressive HD picture
quality, what makes
the XDCAM HD system
so distinguished is its
file-based disc recording
capability. This brings
huge benefits such as
instant random access
and IT connectivity,
to name just two.
Powerful Non-linear Recording
– the Professional Disc Media
The XDCAM HD products use a large-capacity
non-linear optical disc for recording, the PFD23
Professional Disc media, which Sony has developed
specifically for professional recording applications.
The Professional Disc is a 12-cm, single-layer,
reusable optical disc with a capacity of 23 GB. This
large capacity makes it possible to record up to two
hours* of HD material on a single disc. Professional
Disc media is highly reliable and durable because it
experiences no mechanical contact during recording
or playback, and is packaged into an extremely
durable and dust-resistant disc cartridge. The
non-contact recording and playback also makes it
an ideal media for long-term storage of AV assets.
Whereas traditional tape archive systems must be
rewound on a periodic basis to remove magnetic
powder debris, the Professional Disc media
completely eliminates this process.
Its reliability has already been demonstrated by the
SD version of the XDCAM products in various areas
such as ENG and EFP.
* The figure is approximate. The precise recording duration will depend
on the bit rate selected.
XDCAM HD
PFD23 Professional Disc
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IT/Network Friendly
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
material to be handled with great flexibility in an
IT-based environment – easily available for copying,
transferring, sharing, and archiving. All these
operations are accomplished without any “digitising”
process required. File-based data copying allows for
degradation-free dubbing of AV content, which can be
performed easily on a PC. The file-based recording
system also allows for material to be viewed directly
on a PC, simply by linking it to the XDCAM unit via
an i.LINK connection. This works in just the same
way as a PC reading files on an external drive.
The XDCAM HD camcorders and decks come
equipped with IT-friendly, computer-based interfaces.
These include an i.LINK interface supporting DV OUT
and File Access Mode as standard, and a Gibabit
Ethernet interface available on the PDW-F70 and
PDW-F30 decks as an option. Connecting the
XDCAM HD system to an Ethernet network offers
users a new style of network-based operations that
can dramatically improve the efficiency of their
workflows.
No Overwriting to Footage
– For Immediate Recording Start
By virtue of recording on optical disc media, the
XDCAM HD system makes each new recording on
an empty area of the disc. This is extremely useful,
especially when shooting with camcorders, as it
relieves the concerns of camera operators about
accidentally recording over good takes, and eliminates the burden of searching for the correct position to start the next recording. In short, it means
the camera is always ready for the next shot!
Instant-Access Thumbnail Search with
“Expand” Function
With all XDCAM HD products, video and audio signals
are recorded as one clip file each time a recording
is started and stopped. During playback, cue-up to
the next or previous clips is possible simply by
pressing the ‘Next’ or ‘Previous’ button, as you
would do on a CD or DVD player. Furthermore,
thumbnails are automatically generated for each
clip as a visual reference, allowing operators to cue-up
to a desired scene simply by guiding the cursor to a
thumbnail and pressing the ‘Play’ button. For further
convenience, the ‘Expand’ function allows one
selected clip in the Thumbnail display to be divided
into 12 even-time intervals, each with their own
thumbnail identifier. This is useful if you want to
quickly search for a particular scene within a
lengthy clip.
Scene Selection Function
The Scene Selection function allows simple cuts-only
editing* to be performed within the camcorder or
deck itself. The results of the edits can be saved as
an XDCAM EDL (called “Clip List”), which can be
written back to the original disc to stay with the
material. The disc can then be played back according
to the Clip List so that only selected portions are
played out in the desired order. The Scene Selection
function presents dramatic improvements to
conventional workflows, such as when transferring
material to a non-linear editor and/or server, or
when searching for material and/or edit points in linear editing systems.
When GUI-based operation is preferred, the Scene
Selection operation can also be performed on a PC
running the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software
supplied with all XDCAM products, providing a visually
familiar working environment.
*The video and audio of a clip cannot be edited independently.
XDCAM HD
Expand Function
Detailed interoperability
between XDCAM and
products from other
companies can be
found in the XDCAM
Interoperability Guide.
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Power of Proxy Data
– Highly Streamlined Workflows
At the same time as recording its high-resolution
video and audio data, the XDCAM HD products also
record a low-resolution version of this AV data on the
same disc. Called “Proxy Data”, this is much
smaller
in size than the high-resolution data (1.5 Mb/s
for video
and 0.5 Mb/s for audio), and its format is identical to
that of the SD version of the XDCAM products.
Because of its lower resolution, Proxy Data can be
transferred to a standard PC at an amazingly high
speed, and easily browsed and edited using the
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software (or other compatible
editing software offered by many industry-leading
manufacturers). What’s more, with the PDZ-1 software, it can be converted to the popular ASF format
for playback on Windows
®
Media Player, providing
dramatic improvements in production workflows.
Proxy Data can also be viewed directly on a PC without data transfer using an i.LINK (File Access Mode)
connection, and can even be sent over a standard
Ethernet network.
The overall flexibility of Proxy Data means that it
can be used for a variety of applications, such as
immediate logging on location, off-line editing, daily
rushes of shooting on location, client approvals, and
more.
Editing Solutions
The XDCAM HD products are equipped with both
conventional AV and IT-based interfaces for flexible
integration into a wide array of editing environments.
These interfaces* include HD-SDI, HD analogueue
component video, analogueue/digital audio, and
RS-422A 9-pin remote control – enabling connection
to a wide variety of VTRs, linear and non-linear editors,
and audio mixers.
SD interfaces*, including SD-SDI and SD analogue
composite, are also provided for down-converted SD
outputs, allowing the XDCAM HD system to be integrated into a conventional SD-based editing environment as well.
Another interface that all XDCAM devices provide is
an i.LINK interface that supports DV OUT and File
Access Mode. Recordings made in both MPEG HD
and DVCAM formats can be output as DV files via the
i.LINK port, and then be used in many DV-based nonlinear editing system. The i.LINK (File Access Mode)
allows not only SD (DVCAM) files but also HD (MPEG
HD) files to be written (recorded) onto and read from
Professional Disc media. This allows you to establish
an extremely compact and affordable HD non-linear
editing system, for example, using an XDCAM HD
camcorder and an i.LINK-compatible laptop PC.
*The supported interfaces vary by product.
Metadata
All XDCAM HD products are capable of recording
a variety of metadata, which provides a huge
advantage when searching for specific data after
the initial recording has been made. Information
such as production dates, creator names, and camera
setup parameters can be saved together with the
AV material on the same disc using the supplied
PDZ-1 software. This makes it possible to organise
and search through all recordings effectively. One
particular metadata, called EssenceMark™ (Shot
Mark), is a convenient reference that can be added
to desired frames to make them easy to recall in
subsequent editing processes.
Easy Maintenance and High Reliability
The XDCAM HD products use the same platform as
the XDCAM SD products that are in wide use
around the world. Having the advantage of no
mechanical contact between the equipment and
recording media, both a high level of durability and
long media life have been achieved. XDCAM HD
products also offer the same high resistance to
shock and vibrations provided by the SD version of
the XDCAM products.
PBZD-E1500 software
PBZD-E1500 software allows the PDW-F70 deck
to be used for traditional broadcast insert and
assemble editing. This can be very useful when
integrating XDCAM into a linear editing environment
or when selectively archiving tape based material to
professional disc.
Collaborative HD media production for workgroups.
See
www.sonybiz.net/np
for more information.
EssenceMark (Shot Mark 1) Display
Other Features
XDCAM HD
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The PDW-F350 and PDW-F330 are highly versatile and cost-effective HD camcorders that
are equipped with three 1/2-inch-type HD CCDs, and offer HD recording in 1080/59.94i, 50i,
29.97P, 25P, and 23.98P modes – as well as DVCAM-format recording.
A rich variety of features useful for creative shooting are incorporated into these
camcorders such as interval recording, slow-shutter, and selectable gamma curve.
Additionally, the PDW-F350 provides a “Slow & Quick Motion” function, which is
also commonly known as “over-cranking” and “under-cranking”.
Disc recording provides users with a number of benefits that are specifically useful during
shooting. For example, because new footage is always recorded onto an
empty area of the disc, there is no need to cue-up to the next recording position
before shooting. This means that operators can start shooting without the worry of
accidentally recording over existing footage.
In short, the XDCAM HD camcorders are ideally suited to a broad array of shooting
opportunities such as event shooting, news gathering, field productions, and indie
productions.
PDW-F350/PDW-F330 Camcorder
XDCAM HD Camcorders
PDW-F350 PDW-F330
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1/2-inch type Three HD Power HAD CCD
The XDCAM HD camcorders are equipped with
three 1/2-inch-type HD Power HAD™ CCDs, each
with a high density of approximately 1.56 megapixels
(1440 x 1080). These extremely high-performance
CCDs provide an outstanding sensitivity of F9 (at
2000 lx, 3200K), a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio
of 54 dB, and a low vertical smear level of -120 dB.
12-bit A/D Conversion
The XDCAM HD camcorders incorporate a highintegrity 12-bit A/D conversion circuit, which allows
images captured by the Power HAD CCDs to be
processed with great precision. This high-resolution
A/D conversion allows the contrast to be reproduced
faithfully in both mid-to-dark tone and bright areas
of the picture.
Advanced Digital Signal Processing
(ADSP)
A key to quality in DSP cameras is how many bits
are used in their non-linear processes, such as
gamma correction. The ADSP of the XDCAM HD
camcorders uses more than 30 bits in non-linear
processes, minimising round-off errors to maintain
the high quality of the Power HAD CCDs. The ADSP
also enables highly sophisticated image controls,
such as skin tone detail control and Dynamic
Contrast Controls.
Multi-format Recording
– HD/SD and Interlace/Progressive
One of the big appeals of the XDCAM HD camcorders is their highly flexible multi-format recording
capability. Users can select a recording format from
HD (MPEG HD) or SD (DVCAM), 59.94i/50i interlace
mode, or 29.97P/25P/23.98P progressive mode.
Operators can use this camcorder for multiple
purposes, both today and into the future.
Creative Versatility for
Movie Making
The XDCAM HD camcorders, part of Sony's proud
CineAlta family, provide many creative features for
producing a variety of movies. They offer the Slow
& Quick Motion Function (PDW-F350 only) for
stunningly impressive slow and fast motion images,
and Selectable Gamma Curves that are inherited
from the top-of-the-line CineAlta camcorder. The
Interval Recording function is another tool to create
unique ultra-fast moving images.
Slow & Quick Motion Function (PDW-F350)
The PDW-F350 offers a powerful Slow & Quick
Motion Function that enables users to create elegant
fast- and slow-motion footage – commonly known
as over- and under-cranking in film shooting. The
PDW-F350 can capture images at frame rates
selectable from four fps (frame per second) to 60 fps
in increments of 1 fps. For example, when viewed at
23.98P, images captured at four fps will appear six
times faster than normal. Conversely, images captured
at 60 fps will appear 2.5 times slower than normal.
The quality of the slow- and fast-motion images
created using the Sony PDW-F350 camcorder is
extremely high and incomparable to those created
in the editing process.
Another spectacular thing about this feature is that
users can see the results right in the camcorder’s
LCD screen, without using any converters or
processing on non-linear editing systems.
This great feature maximises users’ shooting
creativity while achieving a high level of overall
efficiency.
*When capturing at 31-60 fps (in 23.98P/29.97P mode)/26-50 fps (in
25P mode), the camcorders provide lower vertical resolution than in normal capturing mode.
Interval Recording Function For Versatility and
Creativity
The XDCAM HD camcorders offer an Interval
Recording Function, which intermittently records
signals at pre-determined intervals. This is convenient for shooting over long periods of time, and
also when creating pictures with special effects of
extremely quick motion.
Selectable Gamma Curves
The XDCAM HD camcorders allow operators to
choose from five types of gamma curves (Standard,
CINE 1, 2, 3 and 4). The CINE 1-4 gamma curves
provide natural tonal reproductions for scenes with
wide dynamic ranges. The CINE 1 and 2 curves are
inherited from HyperGamma, which is available on
the top-of-the-line CineAlta camcorder.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Format
23.98P/29.97P
25P
Capturing
4P-60P in 1P increments
4P-50P in 1P increments
CINE 1
CINE 2
CINE 3
CINE 4
Standard
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A Wide Choice of Lenses
The PDW-F330K model comes equipped with the
VCL-719BXS servo focus lens. This convenient
auto-focus lens helps operators to adjust the focus
during manual-focus mode simply by pushing the
“PUSH AF” button. It also provides a full-time
auto-focus function that automatically tracks the
focus in a dynamic manner. This is especially
convenient for one-man shooting situations, for
example, where the camera operator is also
performing other tasks and does not have the
capacity to alter the focus manually.
In addition to this auto-focus lens, a variety of
1/2-inch-type HD lenses are separately available from
major manufacturers to offer optimum performance
of the XDCAM HD camcorder. A 2/3-inch-type lens*
can also be used with the XDCAM HD camcorder
via its lens connector and the optional LO-32BMT
lens adaptor. This allows users to choose from a
broad range of lenses, including cinema-style lenses,
according to their particular shooting requirements.
* In this configuration, the resulting focal length will be 1.37 times the
actual focal length of the lens.
Low-Light Shooting With ‘Slow-Shutter’
and ‘Turbo Gain’ Functions
Sony XDCAM HD camcorders offer two convenient
features – Slow Shutter function and Turbo Gain
function – for shooting in low-light conditions, which
can be used alone or together depending on the situation or the operator’s preferences.
The Slow Shutter function allows operators to use
shutter speeds longer than the frame rate, and to
intentionally blur images when shooting a moving
object, for increased shooting creativity.
The Turbo Gain function allows the camera gain to
be boosted up to +48 dB.
Flexible Image Controls
The XDCAM HD camcorders offer highly advanced
image control features such as Skin Tone Detail and
Dynamic Contrast Control, allowing operators to
create stunning images.
High-Quality Audio Recordings
Sony XDCAM HD camcorders record high-quality
uncompressed four-channel audio in HD recordingmode. They are also equipped with a range of audio
interfaces.
Compact and Lightweight Body
XDCAM HD camcorders are designed to be very
compact, lightweight, and ergonomically well
balanced, providing a high level of mobility and
comfort in various shooting situations. They weigh
only 5.4 kg (11 lb 14 oz) including viewfinder,
microphone, disc, and BP-GL95 battery pack.
Shock and Dust-resistant Disc Drive
To minimise errors caused by shock or dust entering
the disc drive, XDCAM HD camcorders have several
unique ways of providing operational resistance to
such factors. The disc drive entrance is concealed by
two lids, helping to prevent any dust from entering the
drive. In addition, four rubber dampers are used to
hold the disc drive block in place and to absorb the
shocks that would otherwise go into the disc drive.
3.5-inch* Colour LCD Screen
A large, easy-to-view, colour LCD screen on the
camcorder’s side panel enables operators to instantly
review recorded footage, as well as access the camera’s set-up menus and view status indications such
as four-channel audio meters, and the remaining disc
and battery time. It also enables advanced operations
such as Thumbnail Search and Scene Selection.
* Viewable area measured diagonally.
Wide Variety of Interfaces
The XDCAM HD camcorders come equipped with a
wide range of interfaces as standard.
The PDW-F350 and PDW-F330 provide different
combinations of interfaces – each optimised for
various operational needs.
Easy-to-see Viewfinder
The PDW-F350 is equipped with the DXF-20W
2.0-inch monochrome viewfinder as standard.
The PDW-F330 is equipped with the DXF-801
1.5-inch monochrome viewfinder as standard,
although the DXF-20W is available as an option.
VCL-719BXS
LO-32BMT
XDCAM HD CAMCORDERS
Input
Output
Others
PDW-F350
Front stereo microphone, audio
(2-ch), timecode,
genlock
HD-SDI**, SD analogue
composite, digital audio output,
timecode, audio (XLR 5-pin)
i.LINK
PDW-F330
Front stereo microphone,
audio
(2-ch), timecode*,
genlock
HD analogue component**/SD
analogue component (selectable
),
SD analogue composite,
timecode*,
audio (Pin jack)
i.LINK
* Timecode input and output of the PDW-F330 share the same connector.
** 1080/23.98P recordings are output as 1080/59.94i signals
via 2-3 pull-down conversion.
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Rear Rear
Top view
Side Side
Connector Panel (PDW-F350)
Connector Panel (PDW-F330)
Other Features
• Built-in ND filter wheel: Clear, 1/4ND, 1/16ND,
1/64ND
• IR Remote Commander™ unit:
allows remote operations of REC
start/stop, zoom, one-push autofocus, and the addition of Shot
Marks
• Down-conversion output: MPEG
HD playback can be converted to
SD signals and output via the SD
composite, component*, or i.LINK (DV OUT) connector
• Freeze Mix function: superimposes a previously
recorded image on the viewfinder. This allows the
operator to quickly and easily frame or reposition
a subject when a shot must be taken from the
same position or in the same framework as a previous take.
• Thumbnail Search operation
• Expand function
• Scene Selection function for in-camera cuts-only
editing**
• Ability to write EDL (the result of the Scene
Selection) back onto disc
• Proxy Data recording
• Four assignable buttons: two on the camera handle
and two on the inside panel, enable operators to
assign frequently used functions
• Auto Tracing White Balance for automatic adjustments in camera colour temperature according to
lighting changes
• Memory Stick™ function for storage of camcorder
setup files
• Metadata recording: UMID, Extended UMID,
EssenceMark (Shot Mark)
• Sony WRR-855 Series Wireless Microphone
Receiver can be easily attached to the camcorder
via the optional CA-WRR855 adaptor
• Remote control operation via the Sony RM-B150
and RM-B750 remote control units
• Intelligent light system synchronises strobe on/off
to the REC button
• PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software and MXF Proxy
Viewer supplied as standard
*SD component output is only available on the PDW-F330.
**The video and audio cannot be edited independently.
PRODUCT FEATURES
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The XDCAM HD decks are highly versatile, making them useful for many
different applications including HD video recording, linear/non-linear editing,
and presentations at large exhibition or conference venues.
The PDW-F70 is a powerful recording deck that is equipped with a comprehensive range
of interfaces including HD-SDI input and output, HD analogue component, composite
outputs, and more. The PDW-F30 is an NLE feeder/viewer type deck, but also offers
the capability to record MXF files (in both MPEG HD and DVCAM formats) via its i.LINK
(File Access Mode) or Ethernet* interfaces. Both models also offer the capability to
input and output 25 Mb/s HDV stream (MPEG-2 TS) for interfacing with HDV products
or HDV-based non-linear editors via i.LINK port.**
These decks are equipped with a VTR-like jog dial, providing familiar and fast control
of the playback. In addition to the random-access capability, “Thumbnail Search”,
“Expand”, and “Scene Selection” functions significantly increase operational efficiency.
* Requires the optional PDBK-101 board ** Requires the optional PDBK-102 board
PDW-F70 Features
• MPEG HD recording at 35, 25 and 18 Mb/s via
HD-SDI, HD analogue component and RGB input
(HD analogue component and RGB input requires
the optional PDBK-103 board)
• Up-conversion recording (requires the optional
PDBK-104 board): Input from SD-SDI or SD composite connectors can be recorded in the MPEG
HD format.
• Compatible with the PDJ-A640 Cart
Common Features
• Playback of MPEG HD and DVCAM material
• Down-conversion output: MPEG HD playback can
be converted to SD signals and output via the
SD-SDI*, SD composite, and i.LINK (DV OUT)
connectors.
• Up-conversion output: DVCAM playback can be
converted to 1080i HD signals and output via the
HD connectors.
• Thumbnail Search operation
• Expand function
• Scene Selection function for in-deck cuts-only
editing**
• Equipped with a Jog/Shuttle dial, providing VTRlike operation – Jog/Variable:±1 time normal speed,
Shuttle: ±20 times normal speed
• 16:9, 3.5-inch*** colour LCD screen for displaying
playback pictures, audio monitors, timecode and
setup menus
• Repeat playback function
• A simple Remote Commander
unit is supplied.
• Gigabit Ethernet capability for
network-based file transfer
(requires the optional PDBK-101
board)
• Input and output 25 Mb/s HDV
stream (MPEG-2 TS) for interfacing with HDV products or
HDV-based non-linear editor
via an i.LINK port (requires the
optional PDBK-102 board)
• Compact and lightweight
design; can be placed either
horizontally or vertically
• PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software and MXF Proxy
Viewer supplied as standard
* SD-SDI interface is available only on the PDW-F70 deck.
** The video and audio cannot be edited independently.
*** Viewable area measured diagonally.
PDW-F70
PDW-F30
PDW-F70 Recording Deck/PDW-F30 Viewing Deck
XDCAM HD Decks
PDJ-A640
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Input
Output
Others
Inputs/Outputs
Interface Options
Four types of optional boards are available for the
decks:
• PDBK-101: Provides a Gigabit Ethernet interface
with the PDW-F70 and PDW-F30
• PDBK-102: Allows 25 Mb/s HDV stream
(MPEG-2 TS) to be input and output between the
PDW-F70/F30 decks and an HDV device
• PDBK-103: Provides the HD analogue component
and RGB inputs with the PDW-F70 (these inputs
share the same BNC connectors)
• PDBK-104: Provides the SD-SDI and SD composite
input with the PDW-F70
* Only one of the PDBK-102, PDBK-103 or PDBK-104 boards can be
installed at any one time.
PDW-F70
PDW-F30
HD-SDI
HD analogue component
RGB
SD-SDI
SD analogue composite
Digital audio
Analogue audio
Timecode
Reference
HD-SDI
HD analogue component**
RGB
SD-SDI
SD analogue composite
Digital audio
Analogue audio
Audio monitor
Timecode
i.LINK (DV OUT)
i.LINK (File Access Mode)
i.LINK (HDV)
Ethernet
Remote
PDW-F70
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RS-422, RS-232C
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PDW-F30
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RS-422, RS-232C
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PRODUCT FEATURES
* HD analogue component and RGB outputs share the same
D-Sub 15-pin connector.
** 1080/23.98P recordings are output as 1080/59.94i signals
via 2-3 pull-down conversion.
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System requirements
Window 2000 (SP4 or later),
Windows XP Professional
(SP1 or later), Pentium
®
III
Processor 1 GHz or higher,
Minimum 512 MB of RAM,
Internet Explorer (SP1 or later),
DirectX 8.1b or higher
PDZ-1 Main GUI
Print Function
MXF Proxy Viewer
The PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software that is
supplied with all XDCAM products is a highly
convenient tool to easily browse recorded footage
and even perform simple cuts-only editing right on
your PC. This software also provides a variety of
convenient tools for disc operation such as entire or
partial disc copy (dubbing) and transfer between
two XDCAM devices. It runs on a Windows-based
PC, and supports two types of interfaces: i.LINK
(File Access Mode) and Ethernet.
The XDCAM HD products can transfer Proxy Data
to a PC running the PDZ-1 software at an extremely
high speed. The software then enables simple and
quick cut editing of this Proxy Data, and once the
editing is complete, the edit results can be saved as
a “Clip List” (or “XDCAM EDL”) and written back to
the original disc, allowing the disc to be played back
according to the EDL. The Clip List also allows you
to instantly generate a popular ASF file, which can
be played back according to the EDL on Windows
Media Player – a powerful feature that can streamline
production workflows.
The PDZ-1 software also includes a variety
of convenient functions such as “clip search by
metadata”, “EDL export in various formats”, and
“high-resolution file transfer according to a Clip
List”.
PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer is a tool that enables you to play back and check the video and audio material in MXF files. In addition to playback of
proxy AV data, it supports playback of the material at its original screen quality. So, after a shoot you can upload the MXF files to your server or
PC and quickly browse and quality check the material in High Definition on your desktop.
To download software you must be registered with sonybiz.net and logged in.
• Supported interfaces: i.LINK (File Access Mode) and Ethernet
• High-speed ingestion of Proxy Data from the XDCAM HD devices
• Browsing of Proxy Data recorded by the XDCAM HD systems
(including those recorded by the SD version of the XDCAM system).
• Simple and quick cuts-only editing (storyboard) with the following functions:
- Preview a result of the storyboard on the PC
- Save the results as a Clip List (XDCAM EDL)
- Convert the Proxy Data on the storyboard to
an ASF file for replay on Windows Media Player
- Export the Clip List in BVE-9100, Newsbase™ XML,
and ALE (Avid Log Exchange) formats
- Transfer high-resolution clips according to the Clip List
• Disc copy – entire disc (all clips) or only selected clips
• Registration of metadata such as “title”, “creator”, or “comments”
for a disc or clip
• Setting of “EssenceMark” for instant cue-up to desired scenes.
Names for EssenceMark can also be easily assigned.
• Clip search function using the registered metadata as a keyword
• Print function allows metadata such as thumbnails, creation date,
and comments to be printed out in an easy-to-see storyboard view
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software
– An Extremely Powerful Partner with the XDCAM HD System
PDZ-VX10 – XDCAM Viewer Software
XDCAM HD DECKS
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Camcorder System Diagrams
PRODUCT FEATURES
RM-F300
Remote Commander
Unit (supplied)
MSH-64/128
Memory Stick
1/2-inch Type Lens from
Other Manufactures
or
2/3-inch Type Lens
VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor (supplied)
PFD23
(supplied, x1)
BP-GL95/GL65
Lithium Ion Battery Pack
DXF-801
(supplied with PDW-F330)
DXF-20W
(supplied with PDW-F350)
DXF-51
(optional)
BP-L60S
Lithium Ion Battery Pack
AC-DN10
AC Adaptor
RM-B750
Remote Control Unit
RM-B150
8-pin
or
or
VCL-719BXS 1/2-inch Type Lens
(supplied with PDW-F330K package)
ECM-674/678
Electoric Condenser Microphone
*Requires K-1502 3-pin
to 5-pin Conversion Cable
Intelligent Light System
CA-WR855
Camera Adaptor
PDW-F350/F330
LO-32BNT
2/3-inch Type
Lens Mount Adaptor
HD-SDI (PDW-F350)
HD Analogue Component (PDW-F330)
SD Analogue Component (PDW-F330)
SD Analogue Composite (PDW-F350/F330)
i.LINK (PDW-F350/F330)
WRR-855A/855B
Wireless Microphone Receiver*
* Requires K-1502 3-pin
to 5-pin Conversion Cable*
WRR-861 or WRR-862 Series
of wireless microphone receiver
can also be used. (requires
A-8278-057-A bracket)
Recording Media
BC-L70
BC-M150
BC-L500
Battery Chargers
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PFD23
Professional Disc
LO-32BMT
2/3-inch Lens Mount
Adaptor
DXF-20W
2.0-inch B/W Viewfinder
*For PDW-F330 (this is included in
the PDW-F350 as standard.)
DXF-51
5-inch type B/W Viewfinder
*Requires optional accessory
shoe kit (A-8274-968-B)
BP-GL95/GL65
Lithium-ion Battery Pack
BP-L60S
Lithium-ion Battery Pack
BC-L70
Battery Charger
BC-M150
Battery Charger
BC-L500
Battery Charger
AC-DN10
AC Adaptor
RM-B150
Remote Control Unit
RM-B750
Remote Control Unit
CA-WR855
Camera Adaptor for
WRR-855A/855B
WRR-855A/855B
Wireless Microphone Receiver
WRR-861A/861B
Wireless Microphone Receiver
*Requires optional mounting
bracket (A-8278-057-A)
WRR-862A/ 862B
Wireless Microphone Receiver
*Requires optional mounting
bracket (A-8278-057-A)
ECM-674/678
Shotgun-type Electret
Condenser Microphone
*Requires K-1502 3-pin to
5-pin Conversion Cable
LC-300H
Carrying Case (Hard)
LC-DS300SFT
Carrying Case (Soft)
LCR-1
Rain Cover
MSH-64/128
Memory Stick
CCF-3L
i.LINK Cable
(4-pin to 6-pin with lock)
CCFD-3L
i.LINK Cable
(6-pin to 6-pin with lock)
VMC-IL4615B/IL4635B
i.LINK Cable
(4-pin to 6-pin,1.5 m/3.5 m)
VMC-IL6615B/IL6635B
i.LINK Cable
(6-pin to 6-pin,1.5 m/ 3.5 m)
Optional Accessories
For PDW-F350/F330 Camcorders
XDCAM HD
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1/2-inch Type HD Lenses From Other Manufacturers
Canon
KH20x6.4 KRS
Canon
KH21ex5.7 IRSE
Canon
KH10ex3.6 IRSE
Fujinon
XS17x5.5BRM/BRD
Fujinon
XS13x3.3BRM/BRD
Fujinon
HS16x4.6BERM/BERD
For PDW-F70/F30 Decks
PFD23
Professional Disc
PDBK-101
Network Board
PDBK-102
MPEG-2 TS In/Out Board*
PDBK-103
HD Analogue Input Board*
VMC-IL6615B/IL6635B
i.LINK Cable
(6-pin to 6-pin,1.5 m/ 3.5 m)
PDBK-104
SD Input Upconverter
Board*
RM-280
Editing Controller
RCC-5G
Remote Control Cable (5 m)
PBZD-E1500
Software (PDW-F70)
PDZ-VX10
Viewer Software (Available for
download from www.sonybiz.net)
VMC-IL4615B/IL4635B
i.LINK Cable
(4-pin to 6-pin,1.5 m/3.5 m)
* For details, please contact each manufacturer.
*Only one of the PDBK-102, PDBK-103 or PDBK-104 boards can be installed at any one time.
XDCAM HD
Services
from Sony
Working with you, working for you.
Recognising that every company and
every challenge is unique, we offer a
complete and comprehensive range of
services all the way through consulting,
planning, financing, implementation,
training, servicing, maintenance and
support. Choose exactly what’s right for
you, when and where you need it.
Sony Professional Services: Tailormade design, installation and project
management of audio-visual and IT
(AV/IT) systems using skills developed
over 25 years of systems integration.
Sony Financial Services: Innovative and
flexible finance solutions designed
to meet budgetary and financial
requirements and constraints, enabling
businesses to always have the most
current technology.
Sony Training Services: A range of
off-the-shelf or customised training
services from basic operation through to
high-level technical maintenance.
Sony Support Services: Fully integrated
and customised support for products
and systems throughout their operational
life, combining proactive and reactive
technical services
Not all services are available in all
countries. If you’d like to find out more
about what we do, who we do it for and
how we do it, visit http://www.sonybiz.net
or contact your local Sony office.
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XDCAM HD Camcorders Specifications
*We support up-conversion of SD video and support Playback of DVCAM files.
General
Signal inputs
Signal outputs
Other inputs/outputs
Audio performance
Camera section
Viewfinder
Built-in LCD monitor
Supplied accessories
Video
Proxy Video
Audio
Proxy Audio
DVCAM
MPEG HD: HQ mode
SP mode
LP mode
59.94i
29.97p
23.98p
50i
25p
23.98p/29.97p
25p
Mass
Power requirements
Power consumption
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Humidity
Continuous operating time
Recording format
Recording/Playback time
Genlock video
Audio input
Mic input
HD-SDI output
Component (HD/SD analogue) video output
Composite video output
Earphone
Audio output (CH-1/CH-2)
Timecode input
Timecode output
Lens
Remote
Light
DC input
DC output
i.LINK
Frequency response
Dynamic range
Distortion
Crosstalk
Wow & flutter
Headroom
Pickup device
Effective picture elements
Optical system
Built-in optical filters
Shutter speed
Slow Shutter (frame accumulation)
Slow & Quick Motion function
(*MPEG HD mode only)
Interval Recording function (*MPEG HD mode only)
Lens mount
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance)
Minimum illumination
Gain selection
Smear level
S/N ratio
Modulation depth at 21 MHz
Geometric distortion
CRT
Indicators
Approx. 3.85 kg (body, 8 lb 7 oz)
Approx. 32 W (while recording, with viewfinder, colour
LCD ON, manual lense)
BNC x1, SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio, MPEG HD
mode only)
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XLR-5-pin (Male, stereo) x1
BNC x1, 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 Ω
BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Selectable from 4 to 60 frame/sec
as recording frame rate
Selectable from 4 to 50 frame/sec
as recording frame rate
2.0-inch type monochrome
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DXF-20W Viewfinder (x1)
DC 12 V +5.0 V/-1.0 V
-5 to 40 °C (+32 to +104 °F)
-20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)
10 to 90% (relative humidity)
Approx. 160 min. w/BP-GL95 battery
DVCAM (25 Mb/s)*
MPEG HD (MPEG-2 MP@HL)
HQ mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s)
SP mode (CBR 25 Mb/s)
LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 18 Mb/s)
MPEG-4
MPEG HD: 4ch or 2ch, 16 bits/48 kHz
DVCAM: 4ch, 16 bits/48 kHz
A-law (4ch / 2ch, 8 bit, 8 kHz)
Approx. 85 min.
Audio 2ch: approx. 69 min. / Audio 4ch: approx. 66 min.
Audio 2ch: approx. 92 min. / Audio 4ch: approx. 87 min.
Audio 2ch: approx. 122 min. / Audio 4ch: approx. 113 min.
BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
XLR-3pin (Female) x2, line / mic / mic +48 V selectable
XLR-5-pin (Female, stereo) x1
BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Mini-jack x1 (stereo)
12-pin
8-pin
2-pin, DC 12 V, max. 50 W
XLR-4-pin (Male) x1
4-pin (for wireless microphone receiver), DC 12 V (MAX 0.2 A)
IEEE 1394, 6-pin x1, AV/C (DV stream output) or File Access Mode
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB
More than 85 dB
Less than 0.08% (at 1 kHz, reference level)
Less than -70 dB (at 1 kHz, reference level)
Below measurable limit
20/18/16/12 dB (selectable)
3-chip 1/2-inch type HD Power HAD CCD
Approx. 1.56 Mega Pixels (1,440 x 1,080)
F1.4 prism
1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND
1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500,1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS
1/40, 1/60, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS
1/32, 1/48, 1/96, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS
1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS
1/33, 1/50, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS
1 to 8, 16, 32, and 64 frame accumulation
Trigger duration 1.3 or 6 frames for 1 sec to 24 hours
Sony 1/2-inch type bayonet mount
F9 (typical)
Approx. 0.004 lx (F1.4 lens, +48 dB turbo gain, with 64 frame accumulation)
-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48 dB
-120 dB (typical)
54 dB (typical, HD output)
45% (typical)
Below measurable level (w/o lens)
REC (x2), TALLY, BATT, SHUTTER, GAIN UP
3.5-inch type colour LCD monitor
Electret condenser stereo microphone (x1), Wind screen (x1), Lens mount cap (x1),
Shoulder belt (x1),
VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor (x1), Frange focal length adjustment test chart (x1),
RM-F300 IR remote commander, Operation manual (x1),
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software (x1),
MXF Proxy Viewer software (x1), Professional Disc (PFD23, x1)
PDW-F350L PDW-F330L, PDW-F330K
XDCAM HD
Approx. 3.8 kg (body, 8 lb 6 oz)
Approx. 6.8kg (with VF, Mic, Disc, BP-GL95
battery,
VCL-719BXS AF Lens)
PDW-F330L (with manual focus lens):
Approx. 30 W
PDW-F330K (auto focus: ON): Approx. 31 W
(while recording, with viewfinder, colour LCD ON)
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BNC x3, Y/Pb/Pr, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Pin-jacks x2, -10 dBu, 47 Ω
BNC x1 (input or output, selectable),
(input: 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ,
output: 1.0
Vp-p, 75 Ω)
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1.5-inch type monochrome
VCL-719BXS AF Lens (x1, PDW-F330K only)
DXF-801 Viewfinder (x1)
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General
Signal inputs
Signal outputs
Other inputs/outputs
Video performance
Processor adjustment range
Audio performance
Supplied accessories
XDCAM HD Decks Specifications
*Only one of the PDBK-102, PDBK-103 or PBDK-104 boards can be installed at any one time.
**We support up-conversion of SD video and support Playback of DVCAM files.
MPEG HD (MPEG-2 MP@HL)
HQ mode (VBR,maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s),
SP mode (CBR, 25 Mb/s),
LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 18 Mb/s)
MPEG HD: 4 ch or 2 ch, 16 bits/48 kHz
BNCx2(including loop through),
HD Tri-level sync or SD composite sync
(0.3 Vp-p/75 Ω/sync negative)
BNCx1, RS-170M
BNC x4, Y/Pb/Pr/(Sync) or G/B/R/(Sync)
BNCx1, SMPTE 292M
BNCx1, SMPTE 259M
XLR x2 (channel selectable), +4/0/-3/-6 dBu
(selectable),10 kΩ, balanced
AES/EBU, BNCx2, 4 channels
BNCx1, SMPTE Time code
BNCx2, SMPTE 292M
BNCx1, SMPTE 259M
AES/EBU, BNCx2, 4 channels
BNCx1, SMPTE Timecode
Mini-jack 4-pin
±3 dB
±3 dB
±30 IRE
±30 deg
±3 µs
±200 ns
PDW-F70 Recorder
PDW-F30 Viewer
Power requirements
Power consumption
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Humidity
Mass
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Recording format
Playback format
Recording/playback time
Search speed (in colour)
Analogue reference input
Analogue composite input (option: PDBK-104)
Analogue HD component input (option: PDBK-103)
HD-SDI input
SD-SDI input (option: PDBK-104)
Analogue audio input
Digital audio input
Timecode input
Analogue composite video output
Monitor output
Built-in display
HD-SDI output
SD-SDI output
Analogue audio output
Audio monitor output
Headphone output
Digital audio output
Timecode output
i.LINK
i.LINK(HDV 1080i) (option: PDBK-102)
Ethernet (option: PDBK-101)
RS-422A
RS-232C
CONTROL
Sampling frequency
Quantization
Analogue composite output(DV)
Video level
Chroma level
Set up/black level
Chroma phase
System sync phase
System sync phase (fine)
Sampling frequency
Quantization
Frequency response
Dynamic range
Distortion
Headroom
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±3 dB
±3 dB
±30 IRE
±30 deg
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100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
70 W
+5 to +40 °C (+41 to +104 °F)
-20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)
20 to 90% (relative humidity)
7.2 kg (15 lb 6 oz)
307 x 100 x 411 mm (12 1/8 x 4 x 16 1/2 inches)
MPEG-4
A-law (4 ch / 2 ch, 8 bit, 8 kHz)
MPEG HD (MPEG-2 MP@HL): HQ mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s),
SP mode (CBR, 25 Mb/s), LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 18 Mb/s)
MPEG-4
MPEG HD: 4 ch or 2 ch, 16 bits/48 kHz
DVCAM: 4 ch, 16 bit/48 kHz
A-law (4 ch / 2 ch, 8 bit, 8 kHz)
Audio 2ch: approx. 69 min., Audio 4ch: approx. 66 min
Audio 2ch: approx. 92 min., Audio 4ch: approx. 87 min.
Audio 2ch: approx. 122 min., Audio 4ch: approx. 113 min.
Approx. 85 min. (playback only)
±1 time normal speed
±1 time normal speed
±20 times normal speed
BNCx1, (1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω/sync negative), RCA-pinx1,(1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω/sync negative)
D-sub 15-pin (G/B/R or Y/Pb/Pr)
3.5-inch type colour LCD monitor
XLRx2 (channel selectable), +4/0/-3/-6 dBu (selectable), 600 Ω load, balanced
RCAx2 (L, R, Mix), -6dBu, 47 kΩ, unbalanced
Stereo phone jack, -14dBu, 8Ω, unbalanced
IEEE1394, 6-pin x1, AV/C (DV stream output) or File Access Mode
IEEE1394, 6-pin x1, HDV 1080i IN/OUT
1000Base-T (RJ-45)
D-sub 9-pin x 1
D-sub 9-pin x 1
Y: 74.25MHz, R-Y/B-Y: 37.125MHz
8 bits/sample
Frequency response: 0 to 4.2 MHz +1.0/-3.0 dB (525), 0 to 4.8 MHz +1.0/-3.0 dB (625)
S/N(Y): 53 dB or more, Y/C delay (K2T): ±25 ns or less, K-factor(K2T): 2% or less
48 kHz
16 bits/2 channels or 16 bits / 4 channels
20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-1.0 dB(0 dB at 1 kHz)
90 dB or more
0.05% or less (at 1 kHz)
20/18/16/12 dB (selectable)
Operation manual (x1), Vertical installation stand (x1), Infrared remote commander (x1),
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software (x1),
MXF Proxy Viewer software (x1)
Video
Proxy Video
Audio
Proxy Audio
Video
Proxy Video
Audio
Proxy Audio
MPEG HD: HQ mode
SP mode
LP mode
DVCAM**
Jog mode
Variable Speed mode
Shuttle mode
XDCAM HD
XDCAM HD
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