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XDCAM HD422 Recording Deck

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 Built-in audio speaker 

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 Low power consumption: 65 W (DC powered) and 

55 W (in power save mode, DC powered) 

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 Tilt-up front panel 

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 A large easy-to-see 4.3-inch*

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-type color LCD display 

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 Trigger REC function (synchronized recording with 

compatible camcorders*

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 Video process control, by front panel operation or 

remote control panel via RS-422A 

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 Easy-to-use Jog/Shuttle dial 

-  Jog: -1 to +1 times normal speed
-  Variable: -2 to +2 times normal speed 
-  Shuttle: -20 to +20 times normal speed
-  Fast forward/rewind: -35/+35 times normal speed
-  A faster search mode can be used (approx. -50/50 

times) in shuttle and fast forward/rewind

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 Single Clip Playback for playout operation: allows 

users to play back just one selected clip

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 Easy metadata input via USB keyboard*

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 or software 

keyboard 

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 VANC (Vertical Ancillary) metadata recording and 

playback
-  Multiple VANC packets: handles nine packets per 

three lines (up to four packets in one line) and 18 
packets per one frame

-  Closed-caption recording and playback via SDI 

input and output: SD (EIA-608), HD (EIA-708)

-  Closed-caption conversion recording: SD (EIA-608) 

closed-caption signals on SD-SDI input can be 
recorded as HD (EIA-708) closed captions

-  Optional PDBZ-UPG02 key expands functionality

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 Disc Exchange Cache (up to 30 seconds)

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 Clip Continuous REC function via RS-422A or HD-SDI 

using a Trigger REC function 

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 Optional accessories that enhance operational 

features: 
-  PDBK-201 MPEG TS IN/OUT Board: allows users to 

input and output an HDV™ compatible stream in 
1080i/720p format 

-  PDBZ-UPG02 Software Upgrade Key
  • Expands functionality for closed-caption handling
  • User Bit Insert
-  PDBK-F1500*

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 24P Record and Playback Key: includes 

an SD (MPEG IMX/DVCAM) recording/playback 
capability

-  PDBK-S1500*

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 (MPEG IMX/DVCAM) Recording and 

Playback Key 

*1: Viewable area measured diagonally. 
*2: PDW-F800/700, HDW-650 Series, HDW-790, and HDW-F900R camcorders.
*3: Some keyboards cannot be used. Please refer to the supplied manual.
*4: For the PDW-HD1500 only. The PDW-F1600 has this capability as standard.

Tilt-up

Inputs/Outputs

PDW-F1600/HD1500 Inputs/Outputs

PDW-F1600/HD1500 Rear Panel

PDW-F1600/HD1500

Signal input

SDI (HD/SD switchable)

BNC x 1

Reference 

BNC x 1

Reference/Through

BNC x 1

Analog Audio (Line)

XLR x 2

Digital Audio, AES/EBU

BNC x 2,  

4 Ch (2 Ch each, 1/2 Ch and 3/4 Ch)

Time Code 

BNC x 1

Signal output

HD-SDI

BNC x 1

HD-SDI

BNC x 1 (Character On/Off)

SD-SDI

BNC x 1

SD-SDI

BNC x 1 (Character On/Off)

SD Composite

BNC x 1

SD Composite

BNC x 1 (Character On/Off)

Analog Audio Line

XLR x 2

Analog Audio Monitor

XLR x 2

Digital Audio, AES/EBU

BNC x 2,  

4 Ch (2 Ch each, 1/2 Ch and 3/4 Ch)

Time Code 

BNC x 1

IT

i.LINK

6-pin x 1*

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, File Access Mode or 

HDV*

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 1080i/720P

Ethernet

1000Base-T/100Base-TX/10Base-T x 1

Others

Phones

Stereophone-jack x 1

Remote

D-sub 9-pin x 1, RS-422A

Video Control

D-sub 9-pin x 1, EIA RS-423

USB

x 2 (for maintenance)

Power 

AC IN

x 1

DC IN

XLR x 1

DC OUT (12 V)

4-pin x 1

*1:  An AV/C (DV) interface is NOT supported.
*2:  Requires an optional PDBK-201 board.

Functions

Standard

PDBZ-UPG02

E to E output and recording

HD-SDI (EIA708) input => HD-SDI output (EIA708)

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HD-SDI (EIA708) input => SD-SDI output (EIA608)

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HD-SDI (EIA708) input => HD recording (EIA708)

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SD-SDI (EIA608) input => SD-SDI output (EIA608)

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SD-SDI (EIA608) input => HD-SDI output (EIA708)

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SD-SDI (EIA608) input => SD recording*1 (EIA608)

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SD-SDI (EIA608) input => HD recording (EIA708 with “wrapped EIA608”)

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Playback

HD recording (EIA708) => HD-SDI output (EIA708)

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HD recording (EIA708 with “wrapped EIA608”) => HD-SDI output (EIA708)

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HD recording (EIA708 with “wrapped EIA608”) => SD-SDI output (EIA608)

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SD recording*1 (EIA608) => SD-SDI output (EIA608)

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SD recording (EIA608) => HD-SDI output (EIA708)

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HD cross conversion playback: 1080 (EIA-708) <=> 720 (EIA-708)

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PDW-F1600/HD1500 VANC Metadata (Closed Caption) Recording and Playback

*1:  The PDW-HD1500 requires an optional PDBK-S1500 or PDBK-F1500 hardware key.

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Summary of Contents for XDCAM PDW-HR1

Page 1: ...XDCAM HD422 Family PDW F800 PDW 700 XDCAM HD422 Camcorder PDW F1600 PDW HD1500 XDCAM HD422 Recording Deck PDW HR1 MK1 XDCAM HD422 Hybrid Field Recorder PDW U2 PDW U1 XDCAM Drive Unit ...

Page 2: ...ression is crucial for example in the production of TV dramas documentaries and mainstream entertainment programs In 2010 file based operation was further enhanced with SxS Pro and SxS 1 memory media while file interoperability was also maintained PDW HR1 MK1 XDCAM HD422 XDCAM HD422 Hybrid Field Recorder Hybrid Field Recorder PFD50DLA PFD23A PFD50DLA PFD23A PFD50DLA PFD23A Professional Disc Profes...

Page 3: ...an optional CBK HD01 board 2 The PDW F800 700 requires an optional CBK SC02 board 1 2 The PMW 500 requires an optional CBK HD02 board HD SD Multi format Converter Input 1 Output HD Recording SD Recording 2 HD 1080i 720P HD 1080i 720P Cross conversion Output Up conversion Recording Down conversion Output Up conversion Output SD SD XDCAM HD422 Format Conversion Capability on PDW F800 700 F1600 HD150...

Page 4: ... GB 50 GB 23 3 GB Transfer rate 4 with a single pickup max 144 Mbps max 86 Mbps Read cycles more than 1 000 000 Rewrite cycles 1 5 more than 1 000 Recording format Phase change recording Estimated archival life 6 50 years 1 The PFD128QLW can only be used with the PDW U2 and XDCAM Station Series XDS 1000 PD1000 PD2000 2 Recordable time may vary according to the total number of recorded files and re...

Page 5: ...ta files in the industry standard MXF Material eXchange Format file format which is compliant with SMPTE 378M OP 1a This allows material to be handled with great flexibility in an IT based environment it is easily available for copying transferring sharing and archiving IT Network Friendly XDCAM HD422 Professional Disc camcorders and decks come equipped with IT friendly computer based interfaces f...

Page 6: ... huge advantage when searching for specific data after an initial recording has been made Information such as production dates creator names and camera setup parameters can be saved together with the AV material This makes it possible to organize and search through all recordings effectively One particular metadata called EssenceMark Shot Mark is a convenient reference that can be added to desired...

Page 7: ...ly to a camcorder via wi fi Transfers Planning Metadata to smartphones or other devices on email XDCAM Browser support planned later in 2011 Create Planning Metadata Transfers Planning Metadata directly to a camcorder via wi fi Live viewing with the ability to set the EssenceMark during shooting XMPilot Toolkit SDK For XMPilot Application Developers Sony supplies the XMPilot Toolkit for XMPilot ap...

Page 8: ...corder PDW 700 Focus Assist Function A Focus Assist Indicator is a helpful tool for manual focus adjustments A bar graph indicator is displayed at the bottom or in other positions of the viewfinder frame enabling users to make more accurate and fine focus adjustments Image Inverter Function The Image Inverter function allows the use of a variety of image inverting lenses anamorphic lens adaptors a...

Page 9: ...tion Automatic Lens Aberration Compensation 1 can optimize lens performance to provide stunning picture quality 1 Works only with applicable lenses Please contact lens manufacturers for details Supported Recording Formats HD SD and Interlace Progressive One of the big appeals of the PDW F800 700 is its highly flexible multi format recording capability Users can select a recording format from HD MP...

Page 10: ...ter function also allows operators to use shutter speeds longer than the frame rate and to intentionally blur images when shooting a moving object for increased shooting creativity 1 Only even numbers of frame settings are available in 720 mode Slow Shutter cannot function with the Digital Extender Interval Recording The PDW F800 700 offers an Interval Recording function which intermittently recor...

Page 11: ... In phase output between HD and SD Affordable MPEG TS Option for Field and Satellite Transmission The HDCA 702 MPEG TS Adaptor which can be docked onto the PDW F800 700 camcorder transmits an MPEG Transport Stream TS of MPEG 2 MP HL via DVB ASI output Transmission can be simultaneous with the PDW F800 700 recording to disc The bit rate is selectable from 15 Mbps to 43 25 Mbps in 10 kbps steps whic...

Page 12: ...uited preset gamma curve depending on the scene being shot and their desired look for the image All HyperGamma are quickly accessible via the set up menu Digital Extender 1 The Digital Extender function of the PDW F800 700 enables images to be digitally doubled in size Unlike lens extenders the Digital Extender function performs this capability without any loss of image sensitivity which is often ...

Page 13: ... three on the inside panel including a Color Temperature button and an RET button on the lens n Turbo Gain function boosts camera gain up to 42 dB which helps reproduce images in very low light environments n Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro and Memory Stick Pro Duo media up to 4 GB enable storage of camcorder setup files n 3 5 inch 3 type color LCD to instantly review recorded footage n Clip title i...

Page 14: ...r USB Connector Control Buttons for Thumbnail Search Scene Selection Operation Ethernet Connector Optical Filters Memory Stick Slot Top View Connector Panel Side Rear Color Temp Switch Recommended for Assigning Electrical CC Filters PDW F800 PDW 700 14 ...

Page 15: ...Li ion Battery Pack AC DN10 DN2B AC Adaptor VCT 14 Tripod Adaptor HDVF 20A 2 3 inch type HD Lens Battery Chargers BC L70 BC L160 PFD50DLA PFD23A Professional Disc Recording Media Viewfinder BC L500 ECM 674 678 680S Electret Condenser Microphone ECM 674 678 require supplied 3 pin to 5 pin conversion cable BKW 401 View nder Rotation Bracket CAC 12 Mic Holder CBK SC02 Analog Composite Input Board CBK...

Page 16: ...d playback in the MPEG HD format MPEG 2 MP HL compression 1080i and 720p recording and playback Up down conversion and cross conversion between 1080i and 720p Three types of picture output mode are supported for down conversion Edge Crop Squeeze and Letterbox 16 9 14 9 13 9 n High quality eight channel HD SDI 24 bit audio recording n High speed file transfer i LINK File Access Mode FAM Gigabit Eth...

Page 17: ...0 700 HDW 650 Series HDW 790 and HDW F900R camcorders 3 Some keyboards cannot be used Please refer to the supplied manual 4 For the PDW HD1500 only The PDW F1600 has this capability as standard Tilt up Inputs Outputs PDW F1600 HD1500 Inputs Outputs PDW F1600 HD1500 Rear Panel PDW F1600 HD1500 Signal input SDI HD SD switchable BNC x 1 Reference BNC x 1 Reference Through BNC x 1 Analog Audio Line XL...

Page 18: ...n conversion Edge Crop Squeeze and Letterbox 16 9 14 9 13 9 n 1080 23 98p format recording and playback capability as standard n Supports SD MPEG IMX DVCAM recording modes as standard n 9 inch 3 type WVGA LCD n Built in stereo speaker n AC DC or battery powered n Easy to use Jog Shuttle dial Jog 1 to 1 times normal speed Shuttle 20 to 20 times normal speed n Disc Exchange Cache up to 30 seconds n ...

Page 19: ...2 n SxS Memory Card Adaptor option PDBK MK1 Two slots for SxS PRO Memory Card Simultaneous recording on Professional Disc media and SxS Pro Memory Card File copying or baseband copying 7 between Professional Disc media and SxS Pro Memory Card Material copying from Professional Disc media to SxS Pro Memory Card based on a Clip List EDL based voice over video over and audio over 5 the PDBK MK1 adapt...

Page 20: ... 4 2 ch 16bits 48kHz 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 2 ch 8 bit 8 kHz Interfaces Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 Super Speed USB USB 3 0 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 Connector USB2 0 Standard B x 1 USB3 0 Standard B x 1 Supplied accessories Operation manual x1 Operation manual x1 XDCAM Drive Software x1 XDCAM Browser Software x1 n Handles files in all ...

Page 21: ...rofessional Media Station XDCAM Station XDS 1000 XDS PD1000 XDS PD2000 The XDCAM Station is a professional media station with built in storage and interfaces for both Professional Disc media and SxS memory cards enabling hybrid operation in an XDCAM workflow It features better support for multi task operation networking and other IT functions Adding the XDCAM Station to an XDCAM workflow makes fil...

Page 22: ...ination PDW F1600 PDW HD1500 PDW 1500 in any combination 1 Requires an optional PDBK A640 XDCAM Cart Mount Kit for the PDW F75 3 Servers 2 Servers 1 Server 2 Streaming Proxy Capacity TB 18 12 6 Streaming Proxy Capacity hours 85 000 54 000 27 000 High Res Capacity TB 18 12 6 Hi Res Capacity hours 800 1 500 1 250 1 Concurrent Streaming Client 100 50 10 Concurrent XDCAM Decks Drives 6 4 2 XDCAM Archi...

Page 23: ...ed Mac OS OS Mac OS X 10 5 8 or higher or Mac OS X 10 6 4 or higher CPU Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2 0 GHz or higher Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2 4 GHz or higher recommended Memory 1 GB or more 2 GB or more recommended All XDCAM HD422 products come with XDCAM Browser application software that maximizes the benefits of XDCAM file based operations This software not only allows users to browse video ...

Page 24: ...B AC Adaptor Photo shows AC DN10 AC DN10 Max 100 W AC DN2B Max 150 W BC L160 Battery Charger RM B750 B150 Remote Control Unit Photo shows RM B750 DWR S01D 2 Wireless Microphone Receiver MSU 1500 1000 Master Setup Unit Photo shows MSU 1500 WRR 855S Wireless Microphone Receiver VCT 14 Tripod Adaptor HDCA 702 MPEG TS Adaptor BKW 401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket CBKZ MD01 SD Record and Playback Key CBK...

Page 25: ...xS Memory Adaptor for HR1 PDBZ UPG03 Software Upgrade Key RM 280 Editing Controller Ver 2 03 or later PDBZ UPG02 Software Upgrade Key HKDV 900 Video Control Unit Ver 2 00 or later PDW F1600 HD1500 Recording Deck and PDW HR1 Field Station Common Options BKP L551 Lithium ion Battery Adaptor PDBK S1500 SD Record and Playback Key PDBK F1500 24P Record and Playback Key PDW F1600 HD1500 Recording Deck C...

Page 26: ...DEO OUT TEST OUT 9 BNC x1 switchable HD Y SD composite SD composite character On Off AUDIO OUT CH 1 CH 2 XLR type 5 pin male stereo x1 TC OUT BNC x1 1 0 Vp p 75 Ω EARPHONE Mini jack x2 front manaural rear stereo monoral Mini jack x1 rear stereo monoral DC IN XLR type 4 pin male x1 11 V to 17 V DC OUT 4 pin x1 for wireless microphone receiver 11 V to 17 V DC MAX 0 5 A LENS 12 pin REMOTE 8 pin LIGHT...

Page 27: ... audio Analog audio input XLR type 3 pin female x2 channel selectable 4 0 3 6 dBu selectable 10 kΩ balanced XLR type 3 pin female x4 channel selectable 4 0 3 6 dBu selectable 10 kΩ balanced CH1 and CH2 switchable phantom powered mic input 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 x1 SMPTE time code 0 5 Vp p to 18 Vp p 3 3 kΩ unbalanced Ana...

Page 28: ...n in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited Features and specifications are subject to change without notice The values for mass and dimensions are approximate SONY make believe XDCAM Professional Disc i LINK EssenceMark Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro Memory Stick Pro Duo Power HAD MPEG IMX DVCAM CineAlta HDCAM SxS SxS PRO HDXchange and NewsBase are trademarks of Sony Corporation...

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