XDCAM Drive Unit/PMW-500/XDCAM Station
The PMW-500 is the first Sony 2/3-inch Power HAD FX
CCD-based shoulder-mount memory camcorder which
records high-quality MPEG HD422 video as MXF files on
SxS memory cards.
Designed to be compact and ergonomically well-
balanced, the PMW-500, with a main body weight of only
3.4 kg (just over 7 lb) and low power consumption (only
27 W), provides a high level of mobility and comfort in a
wide variety of shooting situations.
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2/3-inch-type Full HD Power HAD FX CCD
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MPEG-2 HD 4:2:2 50 Mbps Long GOP CODEC
recording
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Two SxS memory card slots
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Record up to four hours of 50 Mbps MPEG HD422 using
two 64-GB SxS-1A memory cards
XDCAM Solid-state Memory Camcorder
XDS-1000
XDS-PD1000
XDS-PD2000
Input and output
1 input channel and 1 output channel
Disk Storage System
500 GB SATA HDD, 3 Drives, Raid-4
256 GB, SATA SSD ,
2 Drives, Raid-4 (option)
Recording Time,
50 Mbps Video
30 H
16 H
Media Drive
2 SxS Memory Slots
2 SxS memory slots and a Professional Disc Drive
Network Interface
GbE, ftp and CIFS
Control Protocol
RS422A (Protocol: VTR, VDCP), Video Process Control, API/Ethernet control,
GPI (4in/4out)
Power requirement
AC 100 V to 240 V,
50 Hz/60 Hz, 190 W
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 250 W
Dimension / Weight
16 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 18 1/8 inches (424 x 132 x 460 mm) / 37 lb 8 oz (17 kg)
Professional 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 file-based operation much more
convenient and efficient.
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Handles files in all format: XDCAM HD422, XDCAM HD/
SD, and XDCAM EX
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Supports HDD or SSD drives as internal storage to offers
multi-task, multi-access functions
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Offers bridge functions for Professional Discs and SxS
memory cards
• Supports the new high-speed DCHS optical drive
• Handles the dual-layer disc (PFD50DLA), single-layer
disc (PFD23A) and quad-layer disc (PFD128QLW)
• Handles SxS Pro, SxS-1 and card adaptors for memory
sticks and SDHCs
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Enhances network functionality
• Access growing volumes of files from nonlinear
editors without file transfer
• High-speed file transfer and multiple access via the
network
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Supports SD and HD as standard with up-conversion
Record, and up/down/cross-conversion playback
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Supports industry-standard protocols (VDCP, ftp, CIFS)
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VTR-like user interface with front control panel
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UDF (Professional Disc-compatible) or FAT (XDCAM
EX-compatible) file format mode shooting
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SD recording and playback with optional hardware
key
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Low power consumption: 27 W (body only)
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Compact and lightweight: 3.4 kg (body only)
PMW-500
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