Sony Electronics Inc.
1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
www.sony.com/promedia
PT559D
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prohibited. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony, Professional Disc, DVCAM,
HDV, MPEG IMX, XDCAM, and the Sony make.believe logo are trademarks of Sony.
PFD23A/3
PFD50DLA/3
PFD100TLA
PFD128QLW
XDCAM MPEG IMX/DVCAM: PDW510, 530, 1500, R1, D1
OK
–
–
–
XDCAM HD: PDWF335L, F355L, F75
OK
OK
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–
XDCAM MPEG HD422: PDW700, F800, F1600, HD1500, HR1, U1
OK
OK
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–
XDCAM Content & Archive Solutions: PDWU2, XDS-PD2000 , XDS-PD1000
OK
OK
OK
OK
Recording Format
Recording Bit Rate
PFD23A/3
PFD50DLA/3
PFD100TLA
PFD128QLW
High Definition
XDCAM MPEG HD422
50 Mbps
43 min.
95 min.
190 min.
240 min.
XDCAM HD
35 Mbps
65 min.
145 min.
290 min.
360 min.
25 Mbps
85 min.
190 min.
380 min.
480 min.
18 Mbps
112 min.
248 min.
496 min.
600 min.
Standard Definition
MPEG IMX
50 Mbps
45 min.
100 min.
200 min.
240 min.
40 Mbps
55 min.
120 min.
240 min.
300 min.
30 Mbps
68 min.
150 min.
300 min.
360 min.
DVCAM
25 Mbps
85 min.
185 min.
370 min.
450 min.
PFD23A/3
PFD50DLA/3
PFD100TLA
PFD128QLW
Disc Type
Re-Writable
Write-Once
Formatted Capacity
23.3 GB*
50 GB*
100 GB*
128 GB*
Cartridge Dimensions
5-1/8 x 5-1/8 x 3/8 inch (128.6 x 130.6 x 9.1 mm) **
Disc Diameter
4-3/4 inch (120mm) **
Max. Transfer Rate (Write)
86 Mbps
86 Mbps
144 Mbps
Erase/Write/Read Cycles
more than 1,000 times
Read Cycles
more than 1,000,000 times
Estimated Shelf Life
≥ 50 years***
Estimated Archival Life
≥ 50 years***
Laser Wavelength (nm)
405
Operating Conditions
23 ~ 131°F (-5 ~ 55°C) /10 ~ 90% Relative Humidity
Storage Conditions
14 ~ 131°F (-10 ~ 55°C) /5 ~ 90% Relative Humidity
* A portion of the user data area will be used for data management. The total user area may vary.
** Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.
*** Estimation from Sony’s accelerated testing using actual drives.
* Actual recording times are approximate and may vary depending on number of clips and audio channels. Specifications are subject to change.
Specifications
Hardware compatibility
Record Times*
Printed in USA 12/12
Pre-Formatted Disc Compatibility:
• It is required that the latest firmware versions be used to
take advantage of the pre-formatted benefit and ensure
compatibility with the hardware listed to the right. Otherwise,
users may not be able to record to this pre-formatted disc.
• Hardware List: PDW-F350L, PDW-F330K, PDW-F330L, PDW-530,
PDW-510, PDW-F70, PDW-F30, PDW-70MD, PDW-1500, PDW-R1,
PDW-D1, PDW-V1, PDW-U1
• If users want to use the disc with the equipment models
listed above, without upgrading the equipment firmware
version, the disc becomes recordable only after being
re-formatted with the equipment being used.
