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The PDW-HD1500 is a compact HD recorder which provides outstanding picture quality of MPEG HD422 as well as an eight-channel (HD-SDI), 24-bit audio recording capability. What's unique about this deck is its ability to operate on AC, DC or power. With its large 4.3-inch* LCD and built-in speaker, it performs as a versatile and high-quality recorder which is suitable for both in-house and field operations. It comes equipped with a multi-format up/down converter, which is highly useful when employing both HD- and SD-format materials at the same time. *Measured diagonally.
Highlights:
- HD recording at up to 50 Mb/s using MPEG HD422
- 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
- Multi-format compact HD/SD Recorder *Video format (4:2:2 HD 1080 50i, 59.94i) *High-quality eight-channel audio recording
- Dual optical pick-up for higher-speed file transfer
- 4.3-inch type* color LCD display *Tilt up front panel
- 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
| Features | Benefits: |
|---|---|
| Recording Bit Rates | MPEG-2 422p@HL format - Bit rate is 50Mbps for both 1080 and 72 - Audio Format 24bit x 8ch (PDW-700 can record up to 4ch Audio at the same time) |
| Multi-Format & Legacy Format Support | Legacy formats (DVCAM, MPEG IMX® 30/40/50 Mbps, MPEG HD 420 18*/25/35Mbps) are supported for both recording and playback. An optional software product (PDBK-S1500) is necessary for the SD recording/playback function. (* 18Mbps is playback only) |
| Record Time | Longer recording time with the Dual Layer Professional Disc Media. The single layer disc is also supported 50GB: Single layer (23.3GB) Dual MPEG HD 422 (50Mbps) Approx. 43 min. Approx. 95 min. MPEG HD 420 (35Mbps) Approx. 60 min. Approx. 145 min MPEG HD 420 (25Mbps) Approx. 90 min. Approx. 190 min MPEG IMX (50Mbps) Approx. 45 min. Approx. 100 min. DVCAM Approx. 85 min. Approx. 185 min. |
| Compact and Light Weight Design | Half rack size - Weight : 6.5Kg |
| 3 types of power supply | AC / DC / Battery |
| Well-constructed Body | Tilt up front panel. |
| 3.5-inch* Widescreen | An easy-to-view color LCD screen provided on the camcorder side panel enables advanced operations such as Thumbnail Search and Scene Selection. Status indicators such as four-channel audio meters, and disc and battery remaining time can also be displayed. Camera set-up menus can be displayed, too. *Viewable area measured diagonally. |
| Dual Optical Pick-up | Provides High speed file transfer - FTP Get speed(through Gb-Ethernet) : 220Mbps - i.Link read speed : 200Mbps |
| Easy and Intuitive Search Operation | Thumbnail Search function - Expand function - Equipped with a Jog/Shuttle dial, providing VTR-like operation (Jog: -1 to +1 time normal speed, Variable: -2 to 2 times |
| Built-in Multi Format Converter | The following conversion is possible in Playback mode: Downconversion from HD to SD, Upconversion from SD to HD, Cross conversion between 1080 and 720 *Available fall 2008 |
| Video Process Control | Front panel operation using the function keys & mlti-dial 9pin video control remote |
| Control for Linear Editing Player | RS-422A control for linear editing player |
| Advanced Clip Operation | Thumbnail search, “Expand” thumbnail search, Skip scroll, etc - Remote Recording over HD-SDI connection (with PDW-700 and HDW camcorders) - PDW-HD1500 can be installed into the XDCAM CART (for both PDJ-C1080 and PDJ-A640) |
| Clip Continuous REC | This mode allows users to create a single, large clip with multiple rec. start & stop. The Rec. start Essence Mark (EM) is recorded to every rec. start frame. The benefits of using this mode are: - Capable of having more than 300 “takes” on a disc - Faster transfer speed by sending a single clip. (No over-head for file open/close process) |
| General Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 8 ¼ x 5 1/5 x 15 ½ inches |
| Operating Humidity | 25％ to 90％ |
| Operating Temperature | +32 to +104 ºF (-5 to 40 ºC) |
| Power Consumption | AC operation：approx. 80W DC operation：approx. 65W |
| Power Requirements | AC：100 to 240V, 50/60 Hz DC：12V |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 140 ºF (-20 to +60 ºC) |
| Weight | 14 lb 5 oz. (approx.6.5kg) |
| Input Connectors Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Analog Audio (line) | XLR 3pin (female) x 2 |
| Digital | i.LINK(S400): 6pin x 1 Digital Audio AES/EBU: BNC x 2 (2ch per one BNC) SD SDi: (BNC x 1) *HD-SDI input connector is used as SD SDI input connector. HD SDI: BNC x 1 |
| Network | RJ-45 x 1 |
| Reference | BNC X 1 BNC X 1 (Through) |
| Time Code | BNC x 1 |
| Output Connectors Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Analog | Composite:
BNC x 1
BNC x 1 (with superimposition) Audio Line:XLR 3pin (male) x 2 Audio Monitor: XLR 3pin (male) x 2 |
| Digital | HD SDI:
BNC x 1
BNC x 1 (with superimposition) SD SDI: BNC x 1 BNC x 1 (with superimposition) Digital Audio AES/EBU: BNC x 2 (2ch per one BNC) i.LINK(S400): 6pin x 1 |
| Network | RJ-45 x 1 |
| Time Code | BNC x 1 |
| Processor Adjustment Range - HD Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Chroma Level | -∞ ~ +3dB |
| Chroma Phase | ±30° |
| Set Up / Black Level | SETUP ±30IRE(59.94) BLACK ±210mV(50) |
| System Sync Phase | ±15μs (fine) 0 to +400ns |
| Video Level | -∞ ~ +3dB |
| Processor Adjustment Range - SD Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Chroma Level | -∞ ~ +3dB |
| Chroma Phase | ±30° |
| SC Phase | 0 to +400ns |
| Set Up / Black Level | SETUP ±30IRE BLACK ±210mV |
| System Sync Phase | ±15µs |
| Video Level | -∞ ~ +3dB |
| Remote Connectors Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Remote | D-sub 9pin female x 1 |
| Video Control | D-sub 9pin female x 1 |
| System Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Recording Format | Video: MPEG2 Long GOP 50Mbps Proxy video: MPEG-4 Audio: 8ch-24bits/48kHz Proxy Audio: A-law (8ch,8bits,8kHz) |
| Recording Time | Dual Layer Disc: approx. 95min Single Layer Disc: approx. 43min |
| Search Speed | Jog: -1 to +1 times Variable: -2 to +2 times Shuttle: ±20 times F.Fwd: +35 times F.Rev: -35 times |
| System - Audio Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Distortion | 0.05％ or less |
| Dynamic Range | 90dB or more |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz +0.5dB/-1.0dB |
| Head Room | -12,-16,-18,-20dB,(EBU Level) |
| System - Video Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Composite Out | Frequency response: 0.5 to 5.75MHz +0.5dB/-2.0dB S/N ratio: 53dB or more YC delay: 20ns or less K factor (2T pulse): 1％ or less |
| Compression | MPEG2 MP@HL |
| Quantization | 8bits/sample |
| Sampling Frequency | Y: 74.25MHz R-Y/B-Y: 37.125MHz |
Supplied Accessories
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operational Manual | |||
| Printed Manual (x1) | |||
| CD-ROM (x1) | |||
| AC Power Cord (x1) | |||
| PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software (x1) | |||
| PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer (x1) | |||
| PDZK-P1 XDCAM Transfer (x1) |
Optional Accessories
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM280 | Remote Edit Controller | $2,562.50 | Get details |
| BPGL95 | Graphite Lithium-Ion Battery | $669.50 | Get details |
| PDBKS1500 | PDW-HD1500 SD Record and Playback Key | $2,100.00 | Get details |
| PDBK201 | PDW-HD1500 MPEG TS Board | $2,100.00 | Get details |
| LCPDW1500TH | Hard Transit Case for PDW-1500 and PDW-HD1500 | $350.00 | Get details |
| RCC5G/US | RS-422 Cable | $144.20 | Get details |
| RMMHD15 | Slide Kit For PDWHD1500 | $400.00 | Get details |
| BPL80S | Hard Carbon Lithium-Ion Battery pack (83.5Wh) | $618.00 | Get details |
| PDBKF1500 | Sony 24P Rec/Playback SoftwarePDWHD1500 | $5,000.00 | Get details |
| BKP-L551 Lithium-ion Battery Adaptor |
Product Brochure
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| XDCAM and XDCAM EX Product Brochure | pdf / 2,460K | Download now | |
| XDCAM HD422 Family | pdf / 3,344K | Download now | |
| All XDCAM Family | pdf / 4,398K | Download now |
Product Manual
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDW-HD1500 Professional Disc Recorder Operation Manual | pdf / 5,358K | Download now |
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFD50DLA/2 | Dual Layer 50GB Rewritable Optical Disc For XDCAM 185 min | List price not available | Get details |
| PFD23A/2 | Single Layer 23GB Rewritable Optical Disc For XDCAM 85 min | List price not available | Get details |