A New MPEG IMX Camcorder:
the Best Choice for Creativity, Quality, and Reliability
As the industry has moved to embrace digital networked broadcasting, professionals at every level now
appreciate the significant benefits of consistent MPEG compression throughout the entire production process.
MPEG-2, the standard for DTV distribution, selected for its quality, cost efficiency, and transmission efficiency,
has naturally become the strategic choice in a variety of production and postproduction applications.
Sony’s first response to this demand was the MPEG IMX Series, consisting of the MSW-2000 Series VTRs and
the associated MSW-900 camcorder, which operate on MPEG-2 4:2:2P@ML, I-frame-only compression.
The MSW-900 camcorder demonstrated the flexibility of using MPEG compression with its 50-, 40-,
and 30-Mb/s-selectable bit-rate recording – a significant advantage when running costs versus quality is
a prime concern.
With drastic changes in today’s and tomorrow’s production environments, Sony now introduces its second-
generation MPEG IMX camcorder, the MSW-970, which inherits the full functionality of the MSW-900 and adds
much more. Maintaining its core concept as the workhorse model for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) and
EFP (Electronic Field Production) operations, the MSW-970 brings a new level of creativity and quality into
many production fields. As well as using new Power HAD
TM
EX CCDs and 14-bit A/D conversion for
uncompromised camera image quality, this camcorder expands your shooting creativity by incorporating unique
shooting functions including 24P capability* and a slow shutter function.
These factors, combined with the ultra-robust designs for which Sony camcorders are renowned, make the
MSW-970 an ideal and affordable solution for a variety of applications from daily ENG and EFP operations to
digital cinema productions.
*For MSW-970 (NTSC model) only.
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High Picture Quality using MPEG-2
4:2:2P@ML 50 Mb/s I-frame Compression
The MSW-970 employs MPEG-2 4:2:2P@ML recording, which uses a
high bit rate of 50 Mb/s to provide outstanding picture quality. The
MSW-970 camcorder also offers the wide flexibility of using MPEG
compression and full 4:2:2 processing with its 50-, 40- and 30-Mb/s
selectable bit-rate recording. Combining high picture quality with
MPEG interoperability, the MSW-970 seamlessly works in a wide
range of applications including ENG and EFP.
Power HAD EX CCD
The MSW-970 camcorder is equipped with proven state-of-the-art
three-chip 2/3-inch type Sony Power HAD EX CCDs. This CCD
imager achieves a high sensitivity of F11, an excellent
signal-to-noise ratio of -65 dB (NTSC)/-63 dB (PAL) and a
remarkably low smear level of -145 dB (typical), allowing the
MSW-970 to produce pictures of stunning quality. Integration of
the Power HAD EX CCDs also allows for progressive scanning,
including 24P* for film-like effects.
*For MSW-970 (NTSC model) only, optional CBK-FC01 required.
Advanced Digital Signal Processing
(ADSP)
A key to quality in DSP cameras is how many bits are used in their
nonlinear process, such as gamma correction. The ADSP of the
MSW-970 camcorder uses more than 30 bits in its nonlinear
process, minimizing round-off errors to maintain the high quality of
the Power HAD EX CCDs. The ADSP also enables highly
sophisticated image controls, such as the multi-matrix function,
triple skin-tone detail control, and adaptive highlight control.
14-bit A/D Conversion
The MSW-970 incorporates a high-integrity 14-bit A/D conversion
circuit so that images captured by the Power HAD EX CCDs are
processed with great precision. This high-resolution A/D
conversion allows the contrast to be reproduced faithfully in both
mid-to-dark tone and bright areas of the picture.
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