Sony XDCAMTM User Manual

XDCAMTM HD Family  
Just as importantly, XDCAM saves you time and Just like Standard Definition XDCAM, XDCAM  
money on every project compared with HD has been designed and engineered as a  
traditional tape-based production. Good for a no-compromise professional system for  
minimum of 1,000 record/re-record cycles, the dependable results under a wide range of  
rugged optical disc cartridge stores up to operational conditions. After all, you’d expect  
2 hours of broadcast-quality pictures – plus all nothing less from Sony – the worldwide leader in  
your associated project files – while taking up High Definition video know-how, from scene to  
less shelf space than a Betacam cassette. And screen.  
since files can be imported faster than real-time  
Recognising that the creative and commercial  
from XDCAM into your non-linear news or  
demands of every project are different, XDCAM  
production environment, there’s no need to  
HD camcorders allow you to shoot true  
hang around ingesting hours worth of taped  
1080-line High Definition pictures at a choice of  
footage into your NLE before craft editing starts.  
three data rates. Select 35Mb/s for the best  
Just think about it. The savings in facilities and  
possible on-screen look with 60 minutes  
operator costs alone can repay your investment  
shooting time per disc. Switch to 25Mb/s and  
in XDCAM within months… or even less.  
it’s easy to edit shots captured on XDCAM HD  
XDCAM is much more than just a standalone with other High Definition material acquired  
production format. It’s been conceived as part using HDV. Or switch to 18Mb/s and enjoy a  
of a total environment that integrates content massive 120 minutes recording time on a single  
creation, storage and distribution in a single, disc.  
seamless workflow. Leveraging support for MXF  
The sheer versatility of XDCAM HD doesn’t  
and open IT industry standards, XDCAM offers  
stop there. Variable frame rate shooting lets you  
third party interoperability with hardware,  
create super-smooth slow- or fast motion  
applications and complete solutions from over  
sequences… a tricky-to-achieve feature that’s  
thirty vendors.  
normally the preserve of high-end camcorders.  
Better still, XDCAM is ready for today’s High  
It’s a formidable creative tool, but we haven’t  
Definition world. With XDCAM HD you can enjoy  
cut corners on quality, reliability or your  
all the benefits of file-based, network-oriented  
real-world operational needs. While XDCAM HD  
acquisition and production – plus true HD  
delivers an immediate step up to High Definition  
picture quality to enhance the international  
picture quality, it uses exactly the same rugged,  
re-usable, removable optical media as  
Standard Definition XDCAM to keep your  
commercial appeal and shelf-life of every  
project.  
Broadcasters and programme makers in Europe operational costs down. What’s more, it offers  
alone are rapidly embracing the benefits the same familiar operation and ergonomics as  
of XDCAM to drive down costs, open up new other Sony professional camcorders – so  
creative possibilities and secure a formidable there’s no painful learning curve to slow you  
competitive edge for themselves. Isn’t it time down.  
you joined them?  
XDCAM HD also provides a perfect fit with the  
One format family. One vision.  
Infinite possibilities.  
rest of your non-linear production environment.  
Support for a growing range of third party  
editing applications means you can mix and  
match tools from your preferred suppliers… and  
have great-looking pictures ready for playout in  
the shortest time possible.  
High Definition  
is changing the way we see the world.  
If you’re already using Standard Definition  
XDCAM, it’s easy to migrate to High Definition  
working at your own pace. XDCAM HD players  
can replay SD XDCAM discs directly – and you  
can also downconvert XDCAM HD material if  
you want to post produce in an existing SD  
environment.  
Viewing audiences are demanding better-  
looking pictures. With Sony XDCAM HD you  
can embrace the creative and commercial  
opportunities that High Definition opens up to  
programme makers everywhere.  
XDCAM HD builds on the proven strengths  
of Sony XDCAM to make High Definition, non-  
linear, end-to-end workflow a cost-effective  
reality.  
Best of all, you’ll be amazed at just how  
affordable XDCAM HD is. Putting High  
Definition production within reach of corporate  
production budgets, XDCAM HD makes  
fantastic business sense in today’s business  
environment.  
Whether you’re shooting news, your first  
independent feature or a corporate training  
video, XDCAM HD teams all the advantages of  
file-based acquisition and production with true  
High Definition picture quality.  
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XDCAM HD  
XDCAM HD – Versatile, Disc-based HD Recording System  
HD 1080 Recording using  
the “MPEG HD” Codec  
HD/SD Switchable  
Recording and Up/Down  
Conversion Capability  
The Sony XDCAM  
HD system is a highly  
versatile production  
tool that offers  
flexible recording  
functionalities  
including a choice  
of video frame rates,  
interlace or  
The XDCAM HD products record 1080-line  
high-definition video using the “MPEG HD” codec  
that uses the industry-standard MPEG-2 MP@HL  
compression. The use of this codec, which is based on  
common MPEG compression, allows compatibility  
with many other devices such as non-linear editing  
systems.  
The XDCAM HD camcorders provide the powerful  
capability to record in DVCAM format with  
NTSC/PAL and 16:9/4:3 switchable modes, as well  
as the MPEG HD format. What’s more, both the  
XDCAM HD camcorders and decks incorporate a  
down-conversion capability that allows material  
recorded in the MPEG HD format to be converted  
to SD signals and output via the SD video output  
connectors (including SD composite and i.LINK™*  
connectors). This enables users to view the mater-  
ial on an SD monitor or transfer it to other SD-  
based equipment such as a VTR or editor.  
progressive modes,  
recording data rates,  
and both HD  
Selectable Bit Rates  
Users can select desired bit rates of either 35, 25,  
or 18 Mb/s depending on their requirements for  
picture quality and recording length. Choosing the  
highest bit rate of 35 Mb/s results in the highest-  
quality pictures over a recording time of 66  
minutes*, while choosing the 18 Mb/s bit rate  
provides a longer recording time of 122 minutes.  
or SD* formats.  
*Selectable between 16:9 and 4:3  
aspect ratios.  
The PDW-F70 and PDW-F30 decks also boast an  
up-conversion capability, which allows material  
recorded in the DVCAM format to be converted to  
HD signals and output via its HD-SDI** or HD ana-  
logue component connector. These capabilities  
allow users to easily and flexibly migrate to HD-  
based operations at their own pace.  
*Approximate time in two-channel audio recording mode.  
Wide Choice of Video Format –  
Interlace and Progressive Including  
Native “23.98P” Mode  
Another powerful capability of the decks is up-  
conversion recording via the optional PDBK-104  
board. This allows input signals from the SD-SDI or  
SD analogueue composite connector to be record-  
ed in the MPEG HD format, further increasing flexi-  
bility in mixed SD/HD operations.  
The XDCAM HD products offer a wide choice of  
video formats for both frame rates and scanning  
mode. They include 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P,  
and native 23.98P.  
*i.LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate  
that a product is equipped with an IEEE1394  
connector. Not all products with an i.LINK connector  
may communicate with each other. Please refer to  
the documentation that comes with any device having  
an i.LINK connector for information on compatibility,  
operating conditions, and proper connection.  
High-quality Uncompressed Audio  
Recording  
In addition to HD video recording, high quality audio  
is an equally significant feature in the XDCAM  
HD system. The XDCAM HD products can record  
four-channel, 16-bit, 48-kHz uncompressed audio.  
**HD-SDI output is only available on the PDW-F70.  
XDCAM HD Recording Specifications  
HD Video Codec Compression  
MPEG-2 MP@HL  
4:2:0  
Sampling Rate  
HQ, 35 Mb/s VBR  
66 minutes (4-ch audio)  
69 minutes (2-ch audio)  
87 minutes (4-ch audio)  
92 minutes (2-ch audio)  
113 minutes (4-ch audio)  
122 minutes (2-ch audio)  
Bit Rate and  
Recording Time*  
(approx.)  
SP, 25 Mb/s CBR  
LP, 18 Mb/s VBR  
Number of Pixels  
SD Video Codec Compression  
Sampling Rate  
1440 x 1080  
DVCAM*  
4:1:1 (NTSC)/4:2:0 (PAL)  
25 Mb/s, 85 minutes  
Bit Rate and  
Recording Time (approx.)  
Active Lines Per Frame  
Compression  
Number of Channels  
Sampling Frequency  
Quantization  
480 (NTSC)/576 (PAL)  
None (Linear PCM)  
2 or 4, selectable  
48 kHz  
Audio  
16 bits/sample  
* When recording in HQ (35 Mb/s) or LP (18 Mb/s) mode, recording time may be more than the above  
specified figures depending on the actual bit rate that is adopted during VBR encoding.  
**DVCAM recording on camcorder models only.  
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XDCAM HD  
File-based Disc Recording  
Powerful Non-linear Recording  
– the Professional Disc Media  
In addition to its  
impressive HD picture  
quality, what makes  
the XDCAM HD system  
so distinguished is its  
file-based disc recording  
capability. This brings  
huge benefits such as  
instant random access  
and IT connectivity,  
to name just two.  
The XDCAM HD products use a large-capacity  
non-linear optical disc for recording, the PFD23  
Professional Disc media, which Sony has developed  
specifically for professional recording applications.  
The Professional Disc is a 12-cm, single-layer,  
reusable optical disc with a capacity of 23 GB. This  
large capacity makes it possible to record up to two  
hours* of HD material on a single disc. Professional  
Disc media is highly reliable and durable because it  
experiences no mechanical contact during recording  
or playback, and is packaged into an extremely  
durable and dust-resistant disc cartridge. The  
non-contact recording and playback also makes it  
an ideal media for long-term storage of AV assets.  
Whereas traditional tape archive systems must be  
rewound on a periodic basis to remove magnetic  
powder debris, the Professional Disc media  
completely eliminates this process.  
PFD23 Professional Disc  
Its reliability has already been demonstrated by the  
SD version of the XDCAM products in various areas  
such as ENG and EFP.  
* The figure is approximate. The precise recording duration will depend  
on the bit rate selected.  
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XDCAM HD  
IT/Network Friendly  
Instant-Access Thumbnail Search with  
“Expand” Function  
In the Sony XDCAM Series of products, recordings  
are made as data files in the industry-standard MXF  
(Material eXchange Format) file format. This allows  
material to be handled with great flexibility in an  
IT-based environment – easily available for copying,  
transferring, sharing, and archiving. All these  
operations are accomplished without any “digitising”  
process required. File-based data copying allows for  
degradation-free dubbing of AV content, which can be  
performed easily on a PC. The file-based recording  
system also allows for material to be viewed directly  
on a PC, simply by linking it to the XDCAM unit via  
an i.LINK connection. This works in just the same  
way as a PC reading files on an external drive.  
With all XDCAM HD products, video and audio signals  
are recorded as one clip file each time a recording  
is started and stopped. During playback, cue-up to  
the next or previous clips is possible simply by  
pressing the ‘Next’ or ‘Previous’ button, as you  
would do on a CD or DVD player. Furthermore,  
thumbnails are automatically generated for each  
clip as a visual reference, allowing operators to cue-up  
to a desired scene simply by guiding the cursor to a  
thumbnail and pressing the ‘Play’ button. For further  
convenience, the ‘Expand’ function allows one  
selected clip in the Thumbnail display to be divided  
into 12 even-time intervals, each with their own  
thumbnail identifier. This is useful if you want to  
quickly search for a particular scene within a  
lengthy clip.  
The XDCAM HD camcorders and decks come  
equipped with IT-friendly, computer-based interfaces.  
These include an i.LINK interface supporting DV OUT  
and File Access Mode as standard, and a Gibabit  
Ethernet interface available on the PDW-F70 and  
PDW-F30 decks as an option. Connecting the  
XDCAM HD system to an Ethernet network offers  
users a new style of network-based operations that  
can dramatically improve the efficiency of their  
workflows.  
Expand Function  
No Overwriting to Footage  
– For Immediate Recording Start  
Scene Selection Function  
By virtue of recording on optical disc media, the  
XDCAM HD system makes each new recording on  
an empty area of the disc. This is extremely useful,  
especially when shooting with camcorders, as it  
relieves the concerns of camera operators about  
accidentally recording over good takes, and elimi-  
nates the burden of searching for the correct posi-  
tion to start the next recording. In short, it means  
the camera is always ready for the next shot!  
The Scene Selection function allows simple cuts-only  
editing* to be performed within the camcorder or  
deck itself. The results of the edits can be saved as  
an XDCAM EDL (called “Clip List”), which can be  
written back to the original disc to stay with the  
material. The disc can then be played back according  
to the Clip List so that only selected portions are  
played out in the desired order. The Scene Selection  
function presents dramatic improvements to  
conventional workflows, such as when transferring  
material to a non-linear editor and/or server, or  
when searching for material and/or edit points in lin-  
ear editing systems.  
Detailed interoperability  
between XDCAM and  
products from other  
companies can be  
When GUI-based operation is preferred, the Scene  
Selection operation can also be performed on a PC  
running the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software  
supplied with all XDCAM products, providing a visually  
familiar working environment.  
found in the XDCAM  
Interoperability Guide.  
*The video and audio of a clip cannot be edited independently.  
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XDCAM HD  
Other Features  
Power of Proxy Data  
– Highly Streamlined Workflows  
Metadata  
All XDCAM HD products are capable of recording  
a variety of metadata, which provides a huge  
advantage when searching for specific data after  
the initial recording has been made. Information  
such as production dates, creator names, and camera  
setup parameters can be saved together with the  
AV material on the same disc using the supplied  
PDZ-1 software. This makes it possible to organise  
and search through all recordings effectively. One  
particular metadata, called EssenceMark™ (Shot  
Mark), is a convenient reference that can be added  
to desired frames to make them easy to recall in  
subsequent editing processes.  
At the same time as recording its high-resolution  
video and audio data, the XDCAM HD products also  
record a low-resolution version of this AV data on the  
same disc. Called “Proxy Data”, this is much smaller  
in size than the high-resolution data (1.5 Mb/s for video  
and 0.5 Mb/s for audio), and its format is identical to  
that of the SD version of the XDCAM products.  
Because of its lower resolution, Proxy Data can be  
transferred to a standard PC at an amazingly high  
speed, and easily browsed and edited using the  
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software (or other compatible  
editing software offered by many industry-leading  
manufacturers). What’s more, with the PDZ-1 soft-  
ware, it can be converted to the popular ASF format  
for playback on Windows® Media Player, providing  
dramatic improvements in production workflows.  
Proxy Data can also be viewed directly on a PC with-  
out data transfer using an i.LINK (File Access Mode)  
connection, and can even be sent over a standard  
Ethernet network.  
The overall flexibility of Proxy Data means that it  
can be used for a variety of applications, such as  
immediate logging on location, off-line editing, daily  
rushes of shooting on location, client approvals, and  
more.  
EssenceMark (Shot Mark 1) Display  
Easy Maintenance and High Reliability  
The XDCAM HD products use the same platform as  
the XDCAM SD products that are in wide use  
around the world. Having the advantage of no  
mechanical contact between the equipment and  
recording media, both a high level of durability and  
long media life have been achieved. XDCAM HD  
products also offer the same high resistance to  
shock and vibrations provided by the SD version of  
the XDCAM products.  
Editing Solutions  
The XDCAM HD products are equipped with both  
conventional AV and IT-based interfaces for flexible  
integration into a wide array of editing environments.  
These interfaces* include HD-SDI, HD analogueue  
component video, analogueue/digital audio, and  
RS-422A 9-pin remote control – enabling connection  
to a wide variety of VTRs, linear and non-linear editors,  
and audio mixers.  
PBZD-E1500 software  
SD interfaces*, including SD-SDI and SD analogue  
composite, are also provided for down-converted SD  
outputs, allowing the XDCAM HD system to be inte-  
grated into a conventional SD-based editing environ-  
ment as well.  
PBZD-E1500 software allows the PDW-F70 deck  
to be used for traditional broadcast insert and  
assemble editing. This can be very useful when  
integrating XDCAM into a linear editing environment  
or when selectively archiving tape based material to  
professional disc.  
Another interface that all XDCAM devices provide is  
an i.LINK interface that supports DV OUT and File  
Access Mode. Recordings made in both MPEG HD  
and DVCAM formats can be output as DV files via the  
i.LINK port, and then be used in many DV-based non-  
linear editing system. The i.LINK (File Access Mode)  
allows not only SD (DVCAM) files but also HD (MPEG  
HD) files to be written (recorded) onto and read from  
Professional Disc media. This allows you to establish  
an extremely compact and affordable HD non-linear  
editing system, for example, using an XDCAM HD  
camcorder and an i.LINK-compatible laptop PC.  
Collaborative HD media production for workgroups.  
See www.sonybiz.net/np for more information.  
*The supported interfaces vary by product.  
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XDCAM HD Camcorders  
PDW-F350/PDW-F330 Camcorder  
The PDW-F350 and PDW-F330 are highly versatile and cost-effective HD camcorders that  
are equipped with three 1/2-inch-type HD CCDs, and offer HD recording in 1080/59.94i, 50i,  
29.97P, 25P, and 23.98P modes – as well as DVCAM-format recording.  
A rich variety of features useful for creative shooting are incorporated into these  
camcorders such as interval recording, slow-shutter, and selectable gamma curve.  
Additionally, the PDW-F350 provides a “Slow & Quick Motion” function, which is  
also commonly known as “over-cranking” and “under-cranking”.  
Disc recording provides users with a number of benefits that are specifically useful during  
shooting. For example, because new footage is always recorded onto an  
empty area of the disc, there is no need to cue-up to the next recording position  
before shooting. This means that operators can start shooting without the worry of  
accidentally recording over existing footage.  
In short, the XDCAM HD camcorders are ideally suited to a broad array of shooting  
opportunities such as event shooting, news gathering, field productions, and indie  
productions.  
PDW-F350  
PDW-F330  
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PRODUCT FEATURES  
1/2-inch type Three HD Power HAD CCD  
Creative Versatility for  
Movie Making  
The XDCAM HD camcorders are equipped with  
three 1/2-inch-type HD Power HAD™ CCDs, each  
with a high density of approximately 1.56 megapixels  
(1440 x 1080). These extremely high-performance  
CCDs provide an outstanding sensitivity of F9 (at  
2000 lx, 3200K), a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio  
of 54 dB, and a low vertical smear level of -120 dB.  
The XDCAM HD camcorders, part of Sony's proud  
CineAlta family, provide many creative features for  
producing a variety of movies. They offer the Slow  
& Quick Motion Function (PDW-F350 only) for  
stunningly impressive slow and fast motion images,  
and Selectable Gamma Curves that are inherited  
from the top-of-the-line CineAlta camcorder. The  
Interval Recording function is another tool to create  
unique ultra-fast moving images.  
Slow & Quick Motion Function (PDW-F350)  
The PDW-F350 offers a powerful Slow & Quick  
Motion Function that enables users to create elegant  
fast- and slow-motion footage – commonly known  
as over- and under-cranking in film shooting. The  
PDW-F350 can capture images at frame rates  
selectable from four fps (frame per second) to 60 fps  
in increments of 1 fps. For example, when viewed at  
23.98P, images captured at four fps will appear six  
times faster than normal. Conversely, images captured  
at 60 fps will appear 2.5 times slower than normal.  
The quality of the slow- and fast-motion images  
created using the Sony PDW-F350 camcorder is  
extremely high and incomparable to those created  
in the editing process.  
12-bit A/D Conversion  
Another spectacular thing about this feature is that  
users can see the results right in the camcorder’s  
LCD screen, without using any converters or  
processing on non-linear editing systems.  
The XDCAM HD camcorders incorporate a high-  
integrity 12-bit A/D conversion circuit, which allows  
images captured by the Power HAD CCDs to be  
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.  
This great feature maximises users’ shooting  
creativity while achieving a high level of overall  
efficiency.  
Format  
Capturing  
Advanced Digital Signal Processing  
(ADSP)  
23.98P/29.97P  
25P  
4P-60P in 1P increments  
4P-50P in 1P increments  
*When capturing at 31-60 fps (in 23.98P/29.97P mode)/26-50 fps (in  
25P mode), the camcorders provide lower vertical resolution than in nor-  
mal capturing mode.  
A key to quality in DSP cameras is how many bits  
are used in their non-linear processes, such as  
gamma correction. The ADSP of the XDCAM HD  
camcorders uses more than 30 bits in non-linear  
processes, minimising round-off errors to maintain  
the high quality of the Power HAD CCDs. The ADSP  
also enables highly sophisticated image controls,  
such as skin tone detail control and Dynamic  
Contrast Controls.  
Interval Recording Function For Versatility and  
Creativity  
The XDCAM HD camcorders offer an Interval  
Recording Function, which intermittently records  
signals at pre-determined intervals. This is conve-  
nient for shooting over long periods of time, and  
also when creating pictures with special effects of  
extremely quick motion.  
Multi-format Recording  
– HD/SD and Interlace/Progressive  
Selectable Gamma Curves  
One of the big appeals of the XDCAM HD cam-  
corders is their highly flexible multi-format recording  
capability. Users can select a recording format from  
HD (MPEG HD) or SD (DVCAM), 59.94i/50i interlace  
mode, or 29.97P/25P/23.98P progressive mode.  
The XDCAM HD camcorders allow operators to  
choose from five types of gamma curves (Standard,  
CINE 1, 2, 3 and 4). The CINE 1-4 gamma curves  
provide natural tonal reproductions for scenes with  
wide dynamic ranges. The CINE 1 and 2 curves are  
inherited from HyperGamma, which is available on  
the top-of-the-line CineAlta camcorder.  
CINE 1  
CINE 2  
CINE 3  
CINE 4  
Standard  
Operators can use this camcorder for multiple  
purposes, both today and into the future.  
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XDCAM HD CAMCORDERS  
VCL-719BXS  
LO-32BMT  
Compact and Lightweight Body  
A Wide Choice of Lenses  
XDCAM HD camcorders are designed to be very  
compact, lightweight, and ergonomically well  
balanced, providing a high level of mobility and  
comfort in various shooting situations. They weigh  
only 5.4 kg (11 lb 14 oz) including viewfinder,  
microphone, disc, and BP-GL95 battery pack.  
The PDW-F330K model comes equipped with the  
VCL-719BXS servo focus lens. This convenient  
auto-focus lens helps operators to adjust the focus  
during manual-focus mode simply by pushing the  
“PUSH AF” button. It also provides a full-time  
auto-focus function that automatically tracks the  
focus in a dynamic manner. This is especially  
convenient for one-man shooting situations, for  
example, where the camera operator is also  
performing other tasks and does not have the  
capacity to alter the focus manually.  
Shock and Dust-resistant Disc Drive  
To minimise errors caused by shock or dust entering  
the disc drive, XDCAM HD camcorders have several  
unique ways of providing operational resistance to  
such factors. The disc drive entrance is concealed by  
two lids, helping to prevent any dust from entering the  
drive. In addition, four rubber dampers are used to  
hold the disc drive block in place and to absorb the  
shocks that would otherwise go into the disc drive.  
In addition to this auto-focus lens, a variety of  
1/2-inch-type HD lenses are separately available from  
major manufacturers to offer optimum performance  
of the XDCAM HD camcorder. A 2/3-inch-type lens*  
can also be used with the XDCAM HD camcorder  
via its lens connector and the optional LO-32BMT  
lens adaptor. This allows users to choose from a  
broad range of lenses, including cinema-style lenses,  
according to their particular shooting requirements.  
3.5-inch* Colour LCD Screen  
A large, easy-to-view, colour LCD screen on the  
camcorder’s side panel enables operators to instantly  
review recorded footage, as well as access the cam-  
era’s set-up menus and view status indications such  
as four-channel audio meters, and the remaining disc  
and battery time. It also enables advanced operations  
such as Thumbnail Search and Scene Selection.  
* In this configuration, the resulting focal length will be 1.37 times the  
actual focal length of the lens.  
Low-Light Shooting With ‘Slow-Shutter’  
and ‘Turbo Gain’ Functions  
Sony XDCAM HD camcorders offer two convenient  
features – Slow Shutter function and Turbo Gain  
function – for shooting in low-light conditions, which  
can be used alone or together depending on the sit-  
uation or the operator’s preferences.  
* Viewable area measured diagonally.  
Wide Variety of Interfaces  
The XDCAM HD camcorders come equipped with a  
wide range of interfaces as standard.  
The PDW-F350 and PDW-F330 provide different  
combinations of interfaces – each optimised for  
various operational needs.  
The Slow Shutter function 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.  
PDW-F350  
Front stereo microphone, audio Front stereo microphone,  
genlock genlock  
PDW-F330  
The Turbo Gain function allows the camera gain to  
be boosted up to +48 dB.  
Input  
audio  
(2-ch), timecode,  
(2-ch), timecode*,  
Output  
HD analogue component**/SD  
analogue component (selectable  
SD analogue composite,  
timecode*,  
i.LINK  
HD-SDI**, SD analogue  
composite, digital audio output,  
timecode, audio (XLR 5-pin)  
i.LINK  
),  
Flexible Image Controls  
audio (Pin jack)  
Others  
The XDCAM HD camcorders offer highly advanced  
image control features such as Skin Tone Detail and  
Dynamic Contrast Control, allowing operators to  
create stunning images.  
* Timecode input and output of the PDW-F330 share the same connector.  
**1080/23.98P recordings are output as 1080/59.94i signals  
via 2-3 pull-down conversion.  
Easy-to-see Viewfinder  
High-Quality Audio Recordings  
The PDW-F350 is equipped with the DXF-20W  
2.0-inch monochrome viewfinder as standard.  
The PDW-F330 is equipped with the DXF-801  
1.5-inch monochrome viewfinder as standard,  
although the DXF-20W is available as an option.  
Sony XDCAM HD camcorders record high-quality  
uncompressed four-channel audio in HD recording-  
mode. They are also equipped with a range of audio  
interfaces.  
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PRODUCT FEATURES  
• Proxy Data recording  
Other Features  
• Four assignable buttons: two on the camera handle  
and two on the inside panel, enable operators to  
assign frequently used functions  
• Built-in ND filter wheel: Clear, 1/4ND, 1/16ND,  
1/64ND  
• IR Remote Commander™ unit:  
allows remote operations of REC  
start/stop, zoom, one-push auto-  
focus, and the addition of Shot  
Marks  
• Auto Tracing White Balance for automatic adjust-  
ments in camera colour temperature according to  
lighting changes  
• Memory Stick™ function for storage of camcorder  
setup files  
• Down-conversion output: MPEG  
HD playback can be converted to  
SD signals and output via the SD  
composite, component*, or i.LINK (DV OUT) con-  
nector  
• Metadata recording: UMID, Extended UMID,  
EssenceMark (Shot Mark)  
• Sony WRR-855 Series Wireless Microphone  
Receiver can be easily attached to the camcorder  
via the optional CA-WRR855 adaptor  
• Freeze Mix function: superimposes a previously  
recorded image on the viewfinder. This allows the  
operator to quickly and easily frame or reposition  
a subject when a shot must be taken from the  
same position or in the same framework as a pre-  
vious take.  
• Remote control operation via the Sony RM-B150  
and RM-B750 remote control units  
• Intelligent light system synchronises strobe on/off  
to the REC button  
• PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software and MXF Proxy  
Viewer supplied as standard  
• Thumbnail Search operation  
• Expand function  
*SD component output is only available on the PDW-F330.  
**The video and audio cannot be edited independently.  
• Scene Selection function for in-camera cuts-only  
editing**  
• Ability to write EDL (the result of the Scene  
Selection) back onto disc  
Connector Panel (PDW-F330)  
Connector Panel (PDW-F350)  
Side  
Side  
Rear  
Top view  
Rear  
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XDCAM HD Decks  
PDW-F70 Recording Deck/PDW-F30 Viewing Deck  
The XDCAM HD decks are highly versatile, making them useful for many  
different applications including HD video recording, linear/non-linear editing,  
and presentations at large exhibition or conference venues.  
The PDW-F70 is a powerful recording deck that is equipped with a comprehensive range  
of interfaces including HD-SDI input and output, HD analogue component, composite  
outputs, and more. The PDW-F30 is an NLE feeder/viewer type deck, but also offers  
the capability to record MXF files (in both MPEG HD and DVCAM formats) via its i.LINK  
(File Access Mode) or Ethernet* interfaces. Both models also offer the capability to  
input and output 25 Mb/s HDV stream (MPEG-2 TS) for interfacing with HDV products  
or HDV-based non-linear editors via i.LINK port.**  
These decks are equipped with a VTR-like jog dial, providing familiar and fast control  
of the playback. In addition to the random-access capability, “Thumbnail Search”,  
“Expand”, and “Scene Selection” functions significantly increase operational efficiency.  
* Requires the optional PDBK-101 board  
** Requires the optional PDBK-102 board  
PDW-F30  
PDW-F70  
• 16:9, 3.5-inch*** colour LCD screen for displaying  
playback pictures, audio monitors, timecode and  
setup menus  
PDW-F70 Features  
• MPEG HD recording at 35, 25 and 18 Mb/s via  
HD-SDI, HD analogue component and RGB input  
(HD analogue component and RGB input requires  
the optional PDBK-103 board)  
• Repeat playback function  
• A simple Remote Commander  
unit is supplied.  
• Up-conversion recording (requires the optional  
PDBK-104 board): Input from SD-SDI or SD com-  
posite connectors can be recorded in the MPEG  
HD format.  
• Gigabit Ethernet capability for  
network-based file transfer  
(requires the optional PDBK-101  
board)  
• Compatible with the PDJ-A640 Cart  
• Input and output 25 Mb/s HDV  
stream (MPEG-2 TS) for inter-  
facing with HDV products or  
HDV-based non-linear editor  
via an i.LINK port (requires the  
optional PDBK-102 board)  
Common Features  
• Playback of MPEG HD and DVCAM material  
PDJ-A640  
• Down-conversion output: MPEG HD playback can  
be converted to SD signals and output via the  
SD-SDI*, SD composite, and i.LINK (DV OUT)  
connectors.  
• Compact and lightweight  
design; can be placed either  
horizontally or vertically  
• Up-conversion output: DVCAM playback can be  
converted to 1080i HD signals and output via the  
HD connectors.  
• PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software and MXF Proxy  
Viewer supplied as standard  
• Thumbnail Search operation  
• Expand function  
• Scene Selection function for in-deck cuts-only  
editing**  
• Equipped with a Jog/Shuttle dial, providing VTR-  
like operation – Jog/Variable: 1 time normal speed,  
Shuttle: 20 times normal speed  
*
SD-SDI interface is available only on the PDW-F70 deck.  
** The video and audio cannot be edited independently.  
*** Viewable area measured diagonally.  
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PRODUCT FEATURES  
Interface Options  
Inputs/Outputs  
Four types of optional boards are available for the  
decks:  
PDW-F70  
PDW-F30  
Input  
HD-SDI  
HD analogue component  
RGB  
w/PDBK-103  
w/PDBK-103  
w/PDBK-104  
w/PDBK-104  
• PDBK-101: Provides a Gigabit Ethernet interface  
with the PDW-F70 and PDW-F30  
SD-SDI  
SD analogue composite  
Digital audio  
Analogue audio  
Timecode  
• PDBK-102: Allows 25 Mb/s HDV stream  
(MPEG-2 TS) to be input and output between the  
PDW-F70/F30 decks and an HDV device  
Reference  
Output HD-SDI  
HD analogue component**  
• PDBK-103: Provides the HD analogue component  
and RGB inputs with the PDW-F70 (these inputs  
share the same BNC connectors)  
*
*
*
*
RGB  
SD-SDI  
SD analogue composite  
Digital audio  
Analogue audio  
Audio monitor  
Timecode  
• PDBK-104: Provides the SD-SDI and SD composite  
input with the PDW-F70  
* Only one of the PDBK-102, PDBK-103 or PDBK-104 boards can be  
installed at any one time.  
Others i.LINK (DV OUT)  
i.LINK (File Access Mode)  
i.LINK (HDV)  
Ethernet  
w/PDBK-102  
w/PDBK-101  
w/PDBK-102  
w/PDBK-101  
RS-422, RS-232C RS-422, RS-232C  
Remote  
*
HD analogue component and RGB outputs share the same  
D-Sub 15-pin connector.  
PDW-F70  
** 1080/23.98P recordings are output as 1080/59.94i signals  
via 2-3 pull-down conversion.  
PDW-F30  
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XDCAM HD DECKS  
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software  
– An Extremely Powerful Partner with the XDCAM HD System  
The PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software that is  
supplied with all XDCAM products is a highly  
convenient tool to easily browse recorded footage  
and even perform simple cuts-only editing right on  
your PC. This software also provides a variety of  
convenient tools for disc operation such as entire or  
partial disc copy (dubbing) and transfer between  
two XDCAM devices. It runs on a Windows-based  
PC, and supports two types of interfaces: i.LINK  
(File Access Mode) and Ethernet.  
The XDCAM HD products can transfer Proxy Data  
to a PC running the PDZ-1 software at an extremely  
high speed. The software then enables simple and  
quick cut editing of this Proxy Data, and once the  
editing is complete, the edit results can be saved as  
a “Clip List” (or “XDCAM EDL”) and written back to  
the original disc, allowing the disc to be played back  
according to the EDL. The Clip List also allows you  
to instantly generate a popular ASF file, which can  
be played back according to the EDL on Windows  
Media Player – a powerful feature that can streamline  
production workflows.  
The PDZ-1 software also includes  
a
variety  
of convenient functions such as “clip search by  
metadata”, “EDL export in various formats”, and  
“high-resolution file transfer according to a Clip  
List”.  
System requirements  
Window 2000 (SP4 or later),  
Windows XP Professional  
(SP1 or later), Pentium® III  
Processor 1 GHz or higher,  
Minimum 512 MB of RAM,  
Internet Explorer (SP1 or later),  
DirectX 8.1b or higher  
MXF Proxy Viewer  
Print Function  
• Supported interfaces: i.LINK (File Access Mode) and Ethernet  
• Disc copy – entire disc (all clips) or only selected clips  
• High-speed ingestion of Proxy Data from the XDCAM HD devices  
• Browsing of Proxy Data recorded by the XDCAM HD systems  
(including those recorded by the SD version of the XDCAM system).  
• Simple and quick cuts-only editing (storyboard) with the following functions:  
- Preview a result of the storyboard on the PC  
• Registration of metadata such as “title”, “creator”, or “comments”  
for a disc or clip  
• Setting of “EssenceMark” for instant cue-up to desired scenes.  
Names for EssenceMark can also be easily assigned.  
• Clip search function using the registered metadata as a keyword  
• Print function allows metadata such as thumbnails, creation date,  
and comments to be printed out in an easy-to-see storyboard view  
- Save the results as a Clip List (XDCAM EDL)  
- Convert the Proxy Data on the storyboard to  
an ASF file for replay on Windows Media Player  
- Export the Clip List in BVE-9100, Newsbase™ XML,  
and ALE (Avid Log Exchange) formats  
- Transfer high-resolution clips according to the Clip List  
PDZ-VX10 – XDCAM Viewer Software  
PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer is a tool that enables you to play back and check the video and audio material in MXF files. In addition to playback of  
proxy AV data, it supports playback of the material at its original screen quality. So, after a shoot you can upload the MXF files to your server or  
PC and quickly browse and quality check the material in High Definition on your desktop.  
To download software you must be registered with sonybiz.net and logged in.  
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PRODUCT FEATURES  
Camcorder System Diagrams  
ECM-674/678  
Intelligent Light System  
CA-WR855  
Camera Adaptor  
WRR-855A/855B  
Wireless Microphone Receiver*  
RM-F300  
Remote Commander  
Unit (supplied)  
Electoric Condenser Microphone  
*Requires K-1502 3-pin  
to 5-pin Conversion Cable  
* Requires K-1502 3-pin  
to 5-pin Conversion Cable*  
WRR-861 or WRR-862 Series  
of wireless microphone receiver  
can also be used. (requires  
A-8278-057-A bracket)  
MSH-64/128  
Memory Stick  
VCL-719BXS 1/2-inch Type Lens  
(supplied with PDW-F330K package)  
HD-SDI (PDW-F350)  
HD Analogue Component (PDW-F330)  
SD Analogue Component (PDW-F330)  
SD Analogue Composite (PDW-F350/F330)  
i.LINK (PDW-F350/F330)  
or  
1/2-inch Type Lens from  
Other Manufactures  
2/3-inch Type Lens  
PDW-F350/F330  
LO-32BNT  
2/3-inch Type  
Lens Mount Adaptor  
VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor (supplied)  
Recording Media  
PFD23  
(supplied, x1)  
or  
Battery Chargers  
BP-GL95/GL65  
DXF-801  
DXF-51  
Lithium Ion Battery Pack  
(supplied with PDW-F330)  
(optional)  
DXF-20W  
(supplied with PDW-F350)  
BP-L60S  
Lithium Ion Battery Pack  
BC-L70  
AC-DN10  
AC Adaptor  
BC-M150  
BC-L500  
8-pin  
or  
RM-B150  
RM-B750  
Remote Control Unit  
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XDCAM HD  
Optional Accessories  
For PDW-F350/F330 Camcorders  
PFD23  
LO-32BMT  
DXF-20W  
DXF-51  
BP-GL95/GL65  
Professional Disc  
2/3-inch Lens Mount  
Adaptor  
2.0-inch B/W Viewfinder  
5-inch type B/W Viewfinder  
Lithium-ion Battery Pack  
*For PDW-F330 (this is included in  
the PDW-F350 as standard.)  
*Requires optional accessory  
shoe kit (A-8274-968-B)  
BP-L60S  
BC-L70  
BC-M150  
BC-L500  
AC-DN10  
Lithium-ion Battery Pack  
Battery Charger  
Battery Charger  
Battery Charger  
AC Adaptor  
RM-B150  
RM-B750  
CA-WR855  
WRR-855A/855B  
WRR-861A/861B  
Remote Control Unit  
Remote Control Unit  
Camera Adaptor for  
WRR-855A/855B  
Wireless Microphone Receiver  
Wireless Microphone Receiver  
*Requires optional mounting  
bracket (A-8278-057-A)  
WRR-862A/862B  
LCR-1  
ECM-674/678  
LC-300H  
LC-DS300SFT  
Wireless Microphone Receiver  
Rain Cover  
Shotgun-type Electret  
Condenser Microphone  
Carrying Case (Hard)  
Carrying Case (Soft)  
*Requires optional mounting  
bracket (A-8278-057-A)  
*Requires K-1502 3-pin to  
5-pin Conversion Cable  
MSH-64/128  
CCF-3L  
CCFD-3L  
VMC-IL4615B/IL4635B  
i.LINK Cable  
VMC-IL6615B/IL6635B  
i.LINK Cable  
Memory Stick  
i.LINK Cable  
i.LINK Cable  
(4-pin to 6-pin with lock)  
(6-pin to 6-pin with lock)  
(4-pin to 6-pin,1.5 m/3.5 m)  
(6-pin to 6-pin,1.5 m/3.5 m)  
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XDCAM HD  
1/2-inch Type HD Lenses From Other Manufacturers  
Canon  
KH20x6.4 KRS  
Canon  
KH21ex5.7 IRSE  
Canon  
KH10ex3.6 IRSE  
Services  
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complete and comprehensive range of  
services all the way through consulting,  
planning, financing, implementation,  
training, servicing, maintenance and  
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Fujinon  
XS13x3.3BRM/BRD  
Fujinon  
HS16x4.6BERM/BERD  
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For PDW-F70/F30 Decks  
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PDBK-102  
PFD23  
PDBK-101  
MPEG-2 TS In/Out Board*  
Professional Disc  
Network Board  
Sony Training Services: A range of  
off-the-shelf or customised training  
services from basic operation through to  
high-level technical maintenance.  
PDBK-103  
PDBK-104  
RM-280  
HD Analogue Input Board*  
SD Input Upconverter  
Board*  
Editing Controller  
Sony Support Services: Fully integrated  
and customised support for products  
and systems throughout their operational  
life, combining proactive and reactive  
technical services  
VMC-IL6615B/IL6635B  
i.LINK Cable  
(6-pin to 6-pin,1.5 m/3.5 m)  
RCC-5G  
VMC-IL4615B/IL4635B  
i.LINK Cable  
(4-pin to 6-pin,1.5 m/3.5 m)  
Remote Control Cable (5 m)  
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PBZD-E1500  
PDZ-VX10  
Software (PDW-F70)  
Viewer Software (Available for  
download from www.sonybiz.net)  
*Only one of the PDBK-102, PDBK-103 or PDBK-104 boards can be installed at any one time.  
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XDCAM HD  
XDCAM HD Camcorders Specifications  
PDW-F350L  
PDW-F330L, PDW-F330K  
Approx. 3.8 kg (body, 8 lb 6 oz)  
Approx. 6.8kg (with VF, Mic, Disc, BP-GL95  
VCL-719BXS AF Lens)  
battery,  
Mass  
Approx. 3.85 kg (body, 8 lb 7 oz)  
Power requirements  
DC 12 V +5.0 V/-1.0 V  
PDW-F330L (with manual focus lens):  
Approx. 30 W  
PDW-F330K (auto focus: ON): Approx. 31 W  
Approx. 32 W (while recording, with viewfinder, colour  
LCD ON, manual lense)  
Power consumption  
(while recording, with viewfinder, colour LCD ON)  
Operating temperature  
-5 to 40 °C (+32 to +104 °F)  
Storage temperature  
-20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)  
10 to 90% (relative humidity)  
Approx. 160 min. w/BP-GL95 battery  
DVCAM (25 Mb/s)*  
Humidity  
Continuous operating time  
General  
MPEG HD (MPEG-2 MP@HL)  
Video  
HQ mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s)  
SP mode (CBR 25 Mb/s)  
Recording format  
Proxy Video  
LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 18 Mb/s)  
MPEG-4  
MPEG HD: 4ch or 2ch, 16 bits/48 kHz  
DVCAM: 4ch, 16 bits/48 kHz  
Audio  
Proxy Audio  
DVCAM  
A-law (4ch / 2ch, 8 bit, 8 kHz)  
Approx. 85 min.  
MPEG HD: HQ mode  
Audio 2ch: approx. 69 min. / Audio 4ch: approx. 66 min.  
Audio 2ch: approx. 92 min. / Audio 4ch: approx. 87 min.  
Audio 2ch: approx. 122 min. / Audio 4ch: approx. 113 min.  
BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
XLR-3pin (Female) x2, line / mic / mic +48 V selectable  
XLR-5-pin (Female, stereo) x1  
Recording/Playback time  
SP mode  
LP mode  
Genlock video  
Audio input  
Mic input  
Signal inputs  
BNC x1, SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio, MPEG HD  
_
HD-SDI output  
mode only)  
_
BNC x3, Y/Pb/Pr, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
Component (HD/SD analogue) video output  
Composite video output  
Earphone  
Signal outputs  
BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
Mini-jack x1 (stereo)  
Pin-jacks x2, -10 dBu, 47 Ω  
BNC x1 (input or output, selectable),  
Audio output (CH-1/CH-2)  
Timecode input  
XLR-5-pin (Male, stereo) x1  
BNC x1, 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10  
(input: 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 k,  
BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
Timecode output  
Vp-p, 75 )  
output: 1.0  
Lens  
Remote  
Light  
DC input  
DC output  
i.LINK  
Frequency response  
Dynamic range  
Distortion  
12-pin  
8-pin  
Other inputs/outputs  
Audio performance  
2-pin, DC 12 V, max. 50 W  
XLR-4-pin (Male) x1  
4-pin (for wireless microphone receiver), DC 12 V (MAX 0.2 A)  
IEEE 1394, 6-pin x1, AV/C (DV stream output) or File Access Mode  
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB  
More than 85 dB  
Less than 0.08% (at 1 kHz, reference level)  
Less than -70 dB (at 1 kHz, reference level)  
Below measurable limit  
Crosstalk  
Wow & flutter  
Headroom  
20/18/16/12 dB (selectable)  
Pickup device  
Effective picture elements  
Optical system  
Built-in optical filters  
3-chip 1/2-inch type HD Power HAD CCD  
Approx. 1.56 Mega Pixels (1,440 x 1,080)  
F1.4 prism  
1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND  
1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500,1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS  
1/40, 1/60, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS  
1/32, 1/48, 1/96, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS  
1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS  
1/33, 1/50, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS  
1 to 8, 16, 32, and 64 frame accumulation  
59.94i  
29.97p  
23.98p  
50i  
Shutter speed  
25p  
Slow Shutter (frame accumulation)  
Selectable from 4 to 60 frame/sec  
Camera section  
23.98p/29.97p  
25p  
as recording frame rate  
_
Slow & Quick Motion function  
(*MPEG HD mode only)  
Selectable from 4 to 50 frame/sec  
as recording frame rate  
Interval Recording function (*MPEG HD mode only)  
Trigger duration 1.3 or 6 frames for 1 sec to 24 hours  
Lens mount  
Sony 1/2-inch type bayonet mount  
F9 (typical)  
Approx. 0.004 lx (F1.4 lens, +48 dB turbo gain, with 64 frame accumulation)  
-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48 dB  
-120 dB (typical)  
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance)  
Minimum illumination  
Gain selection  
Smear level  
S/N ratio  
54 dB (typical, HD output)  
Modulation depth at 21 MHz  
Geometric distortion  
CRT  
45% (typical)  
Below measurable level (w/o lens)  
1.5-inch type monochrome  
REC (x2), TALLY, BATT, SHUTTER, GAIN UP  
3.5-inch type colour LCD monitor  
VCL-719BXS AF Lens (x1, PDW-F330K only)  
DXF-801 Viewfinder (x1)  
2.0-inch type monochrome  
Viewfinder  
Indicators  
Built-in LCD monitor  
_
DXF-20W Viewfinder (x1)  
Supplied accessories  
Electret condenser stereo microphone (x1), Wind screen (x1), Lens mount cap (x1),  
VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor (x1), Frange focal length adjustment test chart (x1),  
RM-F300 IR remote commander, Operation manual (x1),  
Shoulder belt (x1),  
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software (x1),  
MXF Proxy Viewer software (x1), Professional Disc (PFD23, x1)  
*We support up-conversion of SD video and support Playback of DVCAM files.  
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XDCAM HD  
XDCAM HD  
XDCAM HD Decks Specifications  
PDW-F70 Recorder  
PDW-F30 Viewer  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
Operating temperature  
Storage temperature  
Humidity  
100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
70 W  
+5 to +40 °C (+41 to +104 °F)  
-20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)  
20 to 90% (relative humidity)  
7.2 kg (15 lb 6 oz)  
Mass  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
307 x 100 x 411 mm (12 1/8 x 4 x 16 1/2 inches)  
MPEG HD (MPEG-2 MP@HL)  
HQ mode (VBR,maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s),  
SP mode (CBR, 25 Mb/s),  
LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 18 Mb/s)  
_
_
Video  
Recording format  
Proxy Video  
Audio  
MPEG-4  
MPEG HD: 4 ch or 2 ch, 16 bits/48 kHz  
Proxy Audio  
A-law (4 ch / 2 ch, 8 bit, 8 kHz)  
General  
MPEG HD (MPEG-2 MP@HL): HQ mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s),  
SP mode (CBR, 25 Mb/s), LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 18 Mb/s)  
Video  
Proxy Video  
Audio  
MPEG-4  
Playback format  
MPEG HD: 4 ch or 2 ch, 16 bits/48 kHz  
DVCAM: 4 ch, 16 bit/48 kHz  
Proxy Audio  
MPEG HD: HQ mode  
A-law (4 ch / 2 ch, 8 bit, 8 kHz)  
Audio 2ch: approx. 69 min., Audio 4ch: approx. 66 min  
Audio 2ch: approx. 92 min., Audio 4ch: approx. 87 min.  
Audio 2ch: approx. 122 min., Audio 4ch: approx. 113 min.  
Approx. 85 min. (playback only)  
SP mode  
LP mode  
Recording/playback time  
DVCAM**  
Jog mode  
1 time normal speed  
Search speed (in colour)  
Analogue reference input  
Variable Speed mode  
Shuttle mode  
1 time normal speed  
20 times normal speed  
BNCx2(including loop through),  
_
HD Tri-level sync or SD composite sync  
(0.3 Vp-p/75 /sync negative)  
_
_
_
_
Analogue composite input (option: PDBK-104)  
BNCx1, RS-170M  
BNC x4, Y/Pb/Pr/(Sync) or G/B/R/(Sync)  
Analogue HD component input (option: PDBK-103)  
HD-SDI input  
BNCx1, SMPTE 292M  
BNCx1, SMPTE 259M  
Signal inputs  
SD-SDI input (option: PDBK-104)  
XLR x2 (channel selectable), +4/0/-3/-6 dBu  
(selectable),10 k, balanced  
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Analogue audio input  
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Digital audio input  
Timecode input  
AES/EBU, BNCx2, 4 channels  
BNCx1, SMPTE Time code  
Analogue composite video output  
Monitor output  
BNCx1, (1.0 Vp-p/75 /sync negative), RCA-pinx1,(1.0 Vp-p/75 /sync negative)  
D-sub 15-pin (G/B/R or Y/Pb/Pr)  
Built-in display  
HD-SDI output  
SD-SDI output  
3.5-inch type colour LCD monitor  
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BNCx2, SMPTE 292M  
BNCx1, SMPTE 259M  
Analogue audio output  
Audio monitor output  
Headphone output  
Digital audio output  
Timecode output  
i.LINK  
i.LINK(HDV 1080i) (option: PDBK-102)  
Ethernet (option: PDBK-101)  
RS-422A  
RS-232C  
CONTROL  
Sampling frequency  
Quantization  
XLRx2 (channel selectable), +4/0/-3/-6 dBu (selectable), 600 load, balanced  
RCAx2 (L, R, Mix), -6dBu, 47 k, unbalanced  
Signal outputs  
Stereo phone jack, -14dBu, 8, unbalanced  
AES/EBU, BNCx2, 4 channels  
BNCx1, SMPTE Timecode  
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IEEE1394, 6-pin x1, AV/C (DV stream output) or File Access Mode  
IEEE1394, 6-pin x1, HDV 1080i IN/OUT  
1000Base-T (RJ-45)  
D-sub 9-pin x 1  
Other inputs/outputs  
Video performance  
D-sub 9-pin x 1  
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Mini-jack 4-pin  
Y: 74.25MHz, R-Y/B-Y: 37.125MHz  
8 bits/sample  
Frequency response: 0 to 4.2 MHz +1.0/-3.0 dB (525), 0 to 4.8 MHz +1.0/-3.0 dB (625)  
S/N(Y): 53 dB or more, Y/C delay (K2T): 25 ns or less, K-factor(K2T): 2% or less  
Analogue composite output(DV)  
Video level  
Chroma level  
3 dB  
3 dB  
3 dB  
3 dB  
Set up/black level  
Chroma phase  
System sync phase  
System sync phase (fine)  
Sampling frequency  
Quantization  
Frequency response  
Dynamic range  
Distortion  
30 IRE  
30 deg  
3 µs  
Processor adjustment range  
Audio performance  
30 IRE  
30 deg  
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200 ns  
48 kHz  
16 bits/2 channels or 16 bits / 4 channels  
20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-1.0 dB(0 dB at 1 kHz)  
90 dB or more  
0.05% or less (at 1 kHz)  
Headroom  
20/18/16/12 dB (selectable)  
Operation manual (x1), Vertical installation stand (x1), Infrared remote commander (x1),  
MXF Proxy Viewer software (x1)  
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software (x1),  
Supplied accessories  
*Only one of the PDBK-102, PDBK-103 or PBDK-104 boards can be installed at any one time.  
**We support up-conversion of SD video and support Playback of DVCAM files.  
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