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PDW1500

XDCAM Compact Deck (MPEG IMX/DVCAM)

$16,500.00 U.S. List Price
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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.

General Specifications Detail:
Power Requirements AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 75 W
Operating Temperature +5 to +40°C (+42 to +104°F)
Storage Temperature -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F)
Humidity 20 to 90% (relative humidity)
Mass 7.4 kg (16 lb 5 oz)
Dimensions (W x H x D) (Excluding Protrusions) 210 x 130 x 415 mm
(8 3/8 x 5 1/8 x 16 3/8 inches)
Recording/Playback Format Video:
MPEG IMX (50/40/30 Mb/s)
DVCAM (25 Mb/s)

Proxy Video:
MPEG-4

Audio:
MPEG IMX:
8 ch/16 bits/48 kHz or 4 ch/24 bits/48 kHz
DVCAM:
4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz

Proxy Audio:
A-law (8/4 ch, 8 bits, 8 kHz)
Recording/Playback Time MPEG IMX:
50 Mb/s: Approx. 45min. (PFD23A)
40 Mb/s: Approx. 55min. (PFD23A)
30 Mb/s: Approx. 68 min. (PFD23A)

DVCAM:
25 Mb/s: Approx. 85 min. (PFD23A)
Search Speed Range Jog mode:
-1 to +1 times normal speed

Variable mode:
-2 to +2 times normal speed

Shuttle mode:
-35 to +35 times normal speed

Inputs/Outputs Specifications Detail:
Reference Input BNC x 2 (including loop through), HD/SD
SD blackburst/composite sync (0.286 Vp-p/75 Ω/negative), HD/SD
Composite Input BNC x 2 (including loop through)
1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω/negative, SMPTE 170M
SDI Input BNC x 1, SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio), SD
Analog Audio Input XLR 3-pin (female) x 2 (channel selectable)
+4/0/-3/-6 dBu (selectable)
10 kΩ, balanced
Digital Audio Input (AES/EBU) BNC (x2) - 4 ch (2 ch each, 1/2 ch and 3/4 ch) AES-3id-1995
Time Code Input BNC x 1, SMPTE time code, 0.5 to 18 Vp-p/3.3 kΩ/unbalanced
Composite Ouput BNC (x2)
1: 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω/negative, SMPTE 170M
2: 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω/negative, SMPTE 170M ,character On/Off
SDI Output BNC (x 2), SD
1: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio), SD
2: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio), character On/Off, SD
Analog Audio Output XLR 3-pin (male) x 2 (channel selectable)
+4/0/-3/-6 dBu (selectable), 600 Ω, Lo-Z, balanced
Monitor Audio RCA x 1 (L, R, Mix), -11 dBu,47 kΩ, unbalanced
Digital Audio Output (AES/EBU) BNC (x2) - 4 ch (2 ch each, 1/2 ch and 3/4 ch) AES-3id-1995
Headphone Output JM-60 Stereo phone jack x 1
-13 dBu, 8 Ω, unbalanced
Time Code Output BNC x 1, SMPTE time code, 2.2 Vp-p ± 3.0 dB/600 Ω/unbalanced
i.LINK IEEE 1394 6-pin x 1
AV/C (DV) IN/OUT
File Access Mode
Ethernet RJ-45 x 1
1000Base-T: IEEE802.3ab
100Base-TX: IEEE802.3u
10Base-T: IEEE802.3
Remote (9P) Input D-sub, 9-pin (female) (x1), RS-422A
AC Input x 1, 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Video Performance Specifications Detail:
Sampling Frequency Y: 13.5 MHz, R-Y/B-Y: 6.75 MHz
Quantization 10 bits/sample
Error Correction Reed Solomon Code

Processor Adjustment Range Specifications Detail:
Video Level ±3 dB
Chroma Level ±3 dB
Setup/Black Level ±30 IRE/±210 mV
Chroma Phase ±30°
System Sync Phase ± 3 μs
System SC Phase ± 200 ns

Audio Performance Specifications Detail:
Sampling Frequency 48 kHz
Quantization 24 bits
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-1.0 dB (0 dB at 1 kHz)
Dynamic Range More than 90 dB
Distortion Less than 0.05% (at 1kHz)
Headroom 20/18/16/12 dB (selectable)

Supplied Accessories

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Operation manual (x 1)
XDCAM Application Software CD-ROM (x 1)

Product Brochure

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Family Brochure

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User Manual

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PDW-1500 Professional Disc Recorder Operation Manual for Version 1.56 and Higher Firmware (Ed. 1 Rev. 6) pdf / 4,040K Download now
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