Sony PDWV1 XDCAM Mobile Deck

Sony Updated: 2008-04-20 RSS
Sony PDWV1 XDCAM Mobile Deck

The PDW-V1, Mobile Deck, is a compact and lightweight unit, offered as an affordable solution for playing back Professional Discs as well as for AV and data file recording through its Ethernet or i-LINK (AV/C and File Access Mode) interface. It has been designed for field applications, and for desktop viewing by journalists, producers, and other production staff. A unique feature is its built-in 3.5-inch type color LCD screen, allowing users to view recording files any time, anywhere without the need for an external video monitor. Also, PDW-V1 is equipped with a VGA output capability, so users can view recording files on standard computer displays. It can be AC or battery powered, covering both field and in-house operation. Playback DVCAM and MPEG IMX (30, 40, 50Mbps). Because it allows high-speed transfer of proxy AV data, it can also serve as a cost-effective editing solution in conjunction with external NLE. Proxy file can be transferred up to 30 times faster than real-time, and IMX/DVCAM file 0.5-2.5 times faster than real-time. In the combination with external PC, annotation, script and/or EDL can be created by using proxy video & audio and sent back to disc through network.

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.

* Playback of MPEG IMX/DVCAM
* High-resolution AV files (MPEG IMX/DVCAM) and proxy AV data can be recorded via its Ethernet or i-LINK File Access Mode interface
* High speed transfer of proxy AV data at up to 30-times speed
* Metadata recording
* Ability to write EDL back onto disc
* Compact, lightweight design
* One optical head allowing transfer speeds of 1.25x for MPEG IMX (50Mbps) and 2.5x for DVCAM streams
* 3.5-inch type color LCD screen
* Thumbnail search operation
* Scene selection operation
* VGA output capability
* AC/Battery-powered operation
* Network Connectivity (100Base-T and i-LINK)
* Search speed (in color): JOG:-1 to +1 times normal speed, Shuttle: +/- 50 times normal speed
* 7 years "Powertrain" Warranty for XDCAM laser block

Feature

* Compact, lightweight design, with AC/battery powered operation
Dimentions (W x H x D): 210 x 90 x 320 mm (8 3/8 x 3 5/8 x 12 5/8 inches), Mass: 3.5 kg (7lb 11 oz). It can be AC, DC or battery powered.

* Playback of MPEG IMX/DVCAM
MPEG IMX (30, 40, 50 Mbps) and DVCAM recordings can be played back.

* High-resolution AV files, proxy AV and metadata can be recorded via Ethernet or i-LINK
High-resolution AV (MPEG IMX/DVCAM) file, proxy AV file and metadata can be transferred and recorded through network interfaces, Ethernet and i-LINK, in conjunction with external PC.

* Thumbnail Search and Scene Selection
3.5-inch color LCD screen provided enables thumbnail search and scene selection functionalities. They enable quick ramdom access to each clip and creating a scene selection list, PDW-V1 playback the selected clips seamlessly according to the list.

* Network Connectivity
In addition to conventional AV interfaces, PDW-V1 provides i-LINK interface as well as Ethernet connectivity. They enable to hook up with external PC, and provide high speed file tranfser (up to 30x for proxy AV file, up to 2.5x for DVCAM file, up to 1.5x for MPEG IMX 50Mbps file), as well as e-Support.