SONY53529_XDCAM-HD

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XDCAM HD Camcorder

XDCAM HD Deck

PDW-700

PDW-HD1500

Preliminary

Setting a New Benchmark: The XDCAM Family Expands
Since its introduction in 2003, the Sony XDCAM series - an optical disc-based acquisition system - has been offering tremendous benefits of revolutionary file-based operations to production workflows for many types of video productions. The XDCAM series comprises a standard-definition (SD) lineup with 2/3-inch CCD camcorders and decks, plus a high-definition (HD) lineup with 1/2-inch CCD camcorders and decks. Now, Sony is further expanding the XDCAM series by introducing two new HD products the PDW-700 2/3-inch CCD camcorder and the PDW-HD1500 recording deck. The PDW-700 and PDW-HD1500 premium products offer striking-quality HD recording at a data rate of up to 50 Mb/s using the MPEG-2 4:2:2P@HL compression technology,MPEG HD422. They also provide multi-format recording flexibility including 1080i, 720P and SD, which comes with HD/SD conversion and cross conversion , between 1080i and 720P. The PDW-700 camcorder is equipped with three 2/3-inch type CCDs - a newly developed Power HAD FX progressive CCD with 1920 x 1080 effective pixels. Stunning-quality HD images can be captured by this high-resolution CCD in conjunction with the 14-bit A/D converter and advanced digital signal processing incorporated in the PDW-700. The PDW-HD1500 is a half-rack-wide recording deck equipped with a range of interfaces including HD-SDI, SD-SDI, i.LINK, and Ethernet. This is ideal for both video-based installations and file-based nonlinear operations. With fast file-based operations and superb picture quality, the PDW-700 camcorder and PDW-HD1500 deck will be invaluable tools for applications such as news gathering where speed is a key concern, production for TV dramas, documentaries, and mainstream entertainment programs where a high-quality look is crucial.

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Common Features

HD recording at up to 50 Mb/s using MPEG HD422 (an MPEG-2 4:2:2P@HL compression technology) Support for existing XDCAM HD and XDCAM SD formats 1080i and 720P recording Dual-layer disc (50 GB, PFD50DLA) and single-layer disc (23.3 GB, PFD23A) support Long recording time (at 50 Mb/s) Approximately 95 minutes on dual-layer disc and 43 minutes on single-layer disc Thumbnail operation Proxy data and metadata recording Built-in up-conversion to HD from SDI input when recording HD/SD conversion and cross conversion between 1080 and 720 at the output during playback
PDW-700 XDCAM HD Camcorder Features
Three 2/3-inch type Power HAD FX CCDs, each with 1920 x 1080 effective pixels High-quality four-channel audio recording 3.5-inch type* color LCD display Compact and lightweight at 9 lb 4 oz (4.2 kg) (without viewfinder, lens, microphone, and battery) Dual HD/SD-SDI outputs and composite/HD-Y output Pool-feed input (HD/SD-SDI and composite) option Ethernet interface i.LINK interface Compatible with the new DWR-S01D digital wireless microphone receiver**, which can be directly mounted in the camcorders slot

*Viewable area measured diagonally. **This product may not be available in some areas.
PDW-HD1500 XDCAM HD Deck Features
High-quality eight-channel audio recording Dual optical pick-up for higher-speed file transfer 4.3-inch type* color LCD display VTR-like jog/shuttle operation Video control (via front panel and remote) Compact and lightweight at 13 lb 14 oz (6.3 kg) in a half-rack width AC, DC, or battery powered Ethernet interface i.LINK interface
*Viewable area measured diagonally.
Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 www.sony.com/XDCAM
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2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Designs, features, and specifications are subject to change without notice. All non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. Sony, XDCAM, Professional Disc, MPEG HD422, Power HAD, i.LINK and their respective logos are trademarks of Sony.

Printed in USA (9/07)