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The PDW-1500 is a half-rack sized recorder optimized for use with non linear editing systems. Despite its compact size, this deck offers high-speed data transfer between compatible nonlinear devices, creating a powerful editing tool for video productions. It features MPEG IMX/DVCAM switchable recording, DVCAM compression recording at 25Mbps up to around 85 min, MPEG IMX compression recording at 30Mbps up to 68 min, 40Mbps up to 55 min and 50Mbps up to 45 min. Also, proxy AV and variety of metadata can be created and stored into the disc. Two optical heads allows transfer speed of 5x for DVCAM file and 2.5x for MPEG IMX (@50Mbps) file as well as up to 50x for proxy AV file. Equipped with AV interfaces (SDI, Composite with RS-422A) as well as i-LINK File Access Mode and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. As with other PDW series products, it offers a thumbnail search operation and scene selection operation, also supports stream conversion from MPEG IMX to DVCAM, output DVCAM stream over i-LINK, which can allow to record and keep high picture quality with MPEG for on-line quality while processing edit, scripting/logging work with DV infrastructure. The Sony XDCAM series of Optical Disc products will have 7 years "Powertrain" Warranty for its laser block. This "Powertrain" Warranty is unprecedented for Sony and demonstrates the confidence Sony has in its XDCAM products.
Highlights:
- MPEG IMX/DVCAM recording
- Two optical heads allowing transfer speeds of 5x for DVCAM and 2.5x for MPEG IMX (@50Mbps)
- High-speed of transfer of proxy AV file at up to 50-times speed
- Proxy AV data recording
- Metadata recording
- A variety of interfaces
- Thumbnail search operation
- Scene selection operation
- Search speed (in color): JOG: -1 to +2 times normal speed / Shuttle: +/-50 times normal speed
- Voice-over recording
- Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
- DVCAM stream output from MPEG IMX playback
- Mass: 7.4 kg (16lb 5oz)
- 7 years "Powertrain" Warranty for XDCAM laser block
| Features: | Benefits: |
|---|---|
| Record and of Playback MPEG IMX/DVCAM | PDW-1500 supports MPEG IMX (30, 40, 50Mbps)/DVCAM switchable recording and playback as standard. This feature provides users a flexible operation in program distribution and exchange. |
| Two optical heads for high-speed file transfer | Equipped with two optical heads, which provide up to 50x transfer for proxy AV file, 5x for DVCAM file and 2.5x for MPEG IMX (@50Mbps) file in conjunction with external NLE. |
| Proxy AV and metadata recording | Proxy AV file is created and recorded onto the disc along with high-resolution audio and video. Also variety of metadata can be created and stored into the disc in conjunction with external PC. After transfering proxy file to external PC with high-speed fashion, creating EDL, scripting and annotating can be done by viewing proxy AV. Those metadata can be sent back to the disc and carried with high-resolution AV. |
| Thumbnail Search and Scene Selection | As with other PDW series, thumbnail search and scene selection functionalities can be supported. They enable quick ramdom access to each clip and creating a scene selection list, PDW-1500 playback the selected clips seamlessly according to the list. |
| Gigabit Ethernet and i-LINK connectivity | PDW-1500 supports gigabit Ethernet interface and i-LINK File Access Mode interface as standard. |
Other Inputs/Outputs
| Specifications: | Detail: |
|---|---|
| i.LINK | IEEE 1394 DV IN/OUT or File Access Mode 6-pin x 1 |
| Remote Control | RS-422A D-sub 9-pin x1 (VTR protocol) |
| Network | 1000Base-T (RJ-45) |
Signal Inputs
| Specifications: | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Analog Audio Input | XLR x2 (channel selectable) +4/0/-3/-6 dBu (selectable from menu) 10 kΩ balanced |
| Analog Composite Input | BNC x2 (including loop through) 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω sync negative |
| Analog Reference Input | BNC x2 (including loop through) 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω sync negative |
| Digital Audio Input | AES/EBU BNC x2 4 channels |
| SDI Input | SMPTE 259M (ITU-R BT656-3) 270 Mb/s |
| Time Code Input | BNC x1 |
Audio Performance
| Specifications: | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-1.0 dB (0 dB at 1 kHz) |
| Distortion | Less than 0.05% (at 1kHz) |
| Dynamic Range | More than 90 dB |
| Headroom | 20/18/16/12 dB (selectable from menu) |
Processor Adjustment Range
| Specifications: | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Chroma Level | ±3 dB |
| Chroma Phase/Hue | ±30° |
| Set up/Black Level | ±30 IRE/±210 mV |
| System Sync Phase | ±3 μs |
| Video Level | ±3 dB |
General - Search Speed (in color)
| Specifications: | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Jog Mode | ±1 times normal playback speed |
| Mode | ±35 times normal playback speed |
| Variable Speed | ±2 times normal playback speed |
General
| Specifications: | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Weight | 16 lb 5 oz (7.4 kg) |
| Power Requirements | AC 100 to 240 V 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 8 3/8 x 5 1/8 x 16 3/8 inches (210 x 130 x 415 mm ) |
| Power Consumption | 75 W |
| Operating Temperature | +42 to +104°F (+5 to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to +140°F (-20 to +60°C) |
| Operating Humidity | 20 to 90% (relative humidity) |
General - Recording/Playback Format
| Specifications: | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Audio | MPEG IMX: 8 ch/16 bit/48 kHz or 4 ch/24 bit/48 kHz DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bit/48 kHz |
| Proxy Audio | A-law (8/4 ch 8 bit 8 kHz) |
| Video | MPEG IMX (50/40/30 Mb/s) DVCAM (25 Mb/s) |
| Proxy Video | MPEG-4 |
General - Recording/Playback Time
| Specifications: | Detail: |
|---|---|
| MPEG IMX | 50 Mb/s: 45 min. 40 Mb/s: 55 min. 30 Mb/s: 68 min. |
| DVCAM | 85 min. |
Signal Outputs
| Specifications: | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Analog Audio Output | XLR x2 (ch. selectable) +4/0/-3/-6 dBu (selectable from menu) 600 Ω load Low impedance balanced |
| Analog Composite Output | BNC x2 (including one character out) 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω sync negative |
| Audio Monitor Output | RCA x1 (L R Mix) -11 dBu 47 kΩ unbalanced |
| Digital Audio Output | BNC x (2) 4 channels |
| Headphone Output | JM-60 Stereo phone jack x1 -∞ to -13 dBu 8 Ω unbalanced |
| SDI Output | BNC x2 (including one character out) SMPTE 259M (ITU-R BT656-3) 270 Mb/s |
| Time Code Output | BNC x1 |
Supplied Accessories
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation manual (x1) | |||
| PDZ-1 proxy browsing software (x1) | |||
| MXF proxy viewer software (x1) |
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFD23A/2 | 23 GB PRO DISC FOR XDCAM, 2.4X SPEED | List price not available | Get details |
Product Brochure
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| XDCAM and XDCAM EX Product Brochure | 07/16/2008 | pdf / 2,460K | Download now |
User Manual
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDW-1500 Professional Disc Recorder Operation Guide | pdf / 3,997K | Download now |
Family Brochure
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| XDCAM Family Brochure | 12/21/2007 | pdf / 4,251K | Download now |