PDW-F75 XDCAM HD Professional Disc recorder with multiple interfaces
Overview The PDW-F75 is designed to place XDCAM HD at the heart of any existing infrastructure - it can as easily be connected to a composite analogue world as a digital file-based workflow.
At the touch of a button, the PDW-F75 can up or downconvert any input/output signal in real-time with complete transparency. It is as easy to plug in an entry- level DV camcorder as a top-of-the-range HDCAM VTR.
The PDW-F75 features a comprehensive array of interfaces as standard.
Using either the built-in LCD screen or a monitor, you have full access to all the benefits of the advanced XDCAM workflow with Scene Selection, Thumbnail operations and high-speed file-based editing. Enhanced Productivity No matter how you work, the PDW-F75 offers productivity improvements impossible with tape-based media:
As soon as you insert a Professional Disc, the PDW-F75 will display a thumbnail index of each
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Compatibility with today and tomorrow's workflow The PDW-F75 is built around support for existing standards such as DV/DVCAM and open standards like MXF so you've got the maximum flexibility to use it just the way you want.
Stay with DV/DVCAM format to work with existing non-linear editors HD-SDI, SDI, i.Link, analogue video, analogue/digital audio interfaces for connectivity to a wide range of editing systems i.Link File Access Mode (FAM) interface for high- speed, file-based connectivity to a PC
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Smarter, Faster Archiving You don't need an expensive IT-storage system to revolutionise the way you store, retrieve and manage your archive material. While Professional Discs costs the same as tape, they're a true high-speed, non-linear media with a wealth of advanced meta-data automatically generated in camera.
Import metadata and/or low resolution proxies onto your PC hard drive for a smart, searchable mirror of your high resolution archive Locate , watch and even edit proxy clips quickly using fast search of meta data, then instantly locate the archived high resolution content Non-linear media means faster, more reliable access to valuable archive content Professional Discs will retain information for 50 years in normal conditions Because information is stored as data files, there's no worries about video standards not being around in years to come
Features This Sony professional deck has been designed to provide the very best features at the very best price - there's no need to
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Real-time SD output Even when recording in MPEG HD, the PDW-F75 outputs a real-time SD signal via SDI, i.LINK DV out and composite out, further enhancing versatility and operational compatibility (e.g. with monitors or recording equipment on location.)
Quick and Slow Motion Support The PDW-F75 fully supports the Over/Undercranking feature of the PDW-F355 and will play back this content.
HD 1080 Recording at Selectable Frame XDCAM HD products can record video signals in 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P and native 23.98P - using a "MPEG HD" codec with industry standard MPEG-2 MP@HL compression. The user can also select the following bit rates
High-quality Audio Recording XDCAM HD products can record two or four-channel, 16- bit, 48-kHz uncompressed (Linear PCM) audio - delivering high sound quality.
File-based Disc Recording Because the XDCAM system records video and audio as IT-type files rather than a linear AV stream, XDCAM HD products offer a range of powerful benefits.
Instant random access to content Automatic recording onto empty disc space (no need to worry about overwriting valuable content) Easy integration into other IT-based equipment such as Non-Linear Editing and
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Advanced Scene Selection Functionality The PDW-F75's 16:9 colour LCD displays enables easy access to advanced XDCAM features. For example, a thumbnail display provides immediate access to detailed metadata or key scenes (selected automatically and/or manually) for quickly reviewing content on site. You can also perform simple cuts-only editing on the deck itself.
Analogue-like Jog Audio One of the most popular features of Betacam SP decks was the top quality, analogue jog audio feature. This is almost exactly reproduced by the PDW-F75, which offers near-continuous slow-motion speed down to 1% steps. Noiseless slow-motion is variable from -1.0 to +1.0.
High-quality Slow-motion Using the same interpolation filter technology as Digital Betacam, XDCAM HD decks offer stable and smooth picture quality during slow motion with minimal vertical jitter in both SD and HD.
High Level of Reliability XDCAM HD decks share the same platform as the XDCAM SD products which have proven themselves in demanding applications all around the world. As there is no mechanical contact between media and recording heads, a high level of durability and long media life have been achieved. XDCAM products have also demonstrated exceptional resistance to shock, vibrations and extremes of climate. In addition, there is a 2 Year Silver Support pack supplied as standard.
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Inputs: HD-SDI, AES/EBU audio, analogue audio, timecode, reference Outputs: HD-SDI, Y/Pb/Pr, SD-SDI, RGB, SD analogue composite, AES/EBU audio, analog audio, timecode, XGA/VGA, audio monitor (L/R) i.LINK interface supports
Additional features
IR Remote Commander supplied Metadata recording: UMID, Extended UMID, Essence Marks
Specifications General
Power AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Requirements
Power 70 W Consumption
Operating 5°C to 40°C Temperature 42°F to 104°F
Storage -20°C to +60°C Temperature -4°F to +140°F
20% to 90% (relative Humidity humidity)
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307 x 100 x 411 mm Dimensions (W x H (excluding protrusions) x D) *1 12 1/8 x 4 x 16 1/2 inches (excluding protrusions)
MPEG HD: - HQ mode (VBR, maximum bit rate 35 Mbps) Recording/Playback - SP mode (CBR, 25 Mbps) Format (Video) - LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate 18 Mbps) DVCAM *2 *3 (CBR, 25 Mbps)
MPEG HD: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz Recording/Playback or 2 ch/16 bits/48 kHz Format (Audio) DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz
Recording/Playback Format (Proxy MPEG-4 Video)
Recording/Playback Format (Proxy A-law (4 ch/8 bits/8 kHz) Audio)
35 Mbps, 4-ch audio: More than 145 min (PFD50DLA), More than 65 min (PFD23A) 35 Mbps, 2-ch audio: More than 150 min (PFD50DLA), More than 68 min (PFD23A) 25 Mbps, 4-ch audio: Approx. 190 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. Recording/Playback 85 min (PFD23A) Time (MPEG HD) 25 Mbps, 2-ch audio: Approx. 200 min (PFD50DLA), Approx.
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25 Mbps: Approx. 185 min Recording/Playback (PFD50DLA), Approx. 85 min Time (DVCAM) (PFD23A) *2 *3
Search Speed -20 times to +20 times Range (Shuttle normal speed Mode)
Search Speed -1 time to +2 times normal Range (Variable speed Mode)
Search Speed -1 time to +2 times normal Range (Jog Mode) speed
Media Drive
Media Type Professional Disc Drive (x1)
Input/Output
BNC (x2) (including loop- through), HD Tri-level sync Reference Input (0.6 Vp-p/75 Ω/negative) or SD blackburst/composite sync (0.286 Vp-p/75 Ω/negative)
(Option: PDBK-104 *3 ) BNC Analog Composite (x1), 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω/negative,
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(Option: PDBK-103 *3 ) BNC HD Composite (x4), Y/Pb/Pr/(Sync) or Input G/B/R/(Sync)
BNC (x2), SMPTE 292M HD-SDI Input (w/embedded audio)
(Option: PDBK-104 *3 ) BNC SD-SDI Input (x1), SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio)
XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2) (channel selectable), Analog Audio Input +4/0/-3/-6 dBu (selectable), 10 kΩ, balanced
Digital Audio Input BNC (x2), 4 ch (2 ch each, 1/2 (AES/EBU) ch and 3/4 ch), AES-3id-1995
BNC (x1), SMPTE timecode, Timecode Input 0.5 Vp-p to 18 Vp-p/3.3 kΩ/unbalanced
BNC (x1), (1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω/sync Analog Composite negative), character On/Off Output Phono jack (x1), (1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω/sync negative)
BNC (x2), SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio) HD-SDI Output character ALL ON/OFF/HD-SDI 2 only
BNC (x1), SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio) SD-SDI Output character ALL ON/OFF/SDI
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D-sub 15-pin (x1), (G/B/R or Monitor Y/Pb/Pr)
XLR-type 3-pin (male) (x2) Analog Audio (channel selectable), Output +4/0/-3/-6 dBu (selectable), 600 Ω, Lo-z, balanced
Analog Audio Phono jack (x2) (L, R, Mix), -6 Monitor dBu, 47 kΩ, unbalanced
Digital Audio BNC (x2), 4 ch (2 ch each, 1/2 Output (AES/EBU) ch and 3/4 ch), AES-3id-1995
JM-60 Stereo phone jack (x1), Headphone Output -14 dBu, 8 Ω, unbalanced
BNC (x1), SMPTE timecode, Timecode Output 2.2 Vp-p ± 3.0 dB/600 Ω/unbalanced
IEEE 1394 6-pin (x1)* AV/C (DV) IN/OUT, File Access Mode, HDV TS(1080i) i.LINK (selectable) *Optional PDBK-102 is required for HDV IN/OUT. *3
(Option: PDBK-101) RJ-45 (x1), 1000BASE-T: IEEE 802.3ab, Ethernet 100BASE-TX: IEEE 802.3u, 10BASE-T: IEEE 802.3
RS-232C D-sub 9-pin (male) (x1)
Mini jack 4-pin (x1), for RM- Control LC2
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Maintenance Memory Stick (x1)
AC Input (x1), 100 V to 240 V, 50/60Hz
Video Performance
Sampling Y: 74.25 MHz, R-Y/B-Y: 37.125 Frequency MHz
Quantization 8 bits/sample
Error Correction Reed Solomon Code
Processor Adjustment Range
Video Level -3 dB to +3 dB
Chroma Level -3 dB to +3 dB
-30 IRE to +30 IRE/-210 mV to Set Up/Black Level +210 mV
Chroma Phase -30° to +30°
System Sync Phase -3 μs to +3 μs
System SC Phase -200 ns to +200 ns
Audio Performance
Sampling 48 kHz Frequency
Quantization 16 bits
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Dynamic Range More than 90 dB
Distortion Less than 0.05% (at 1 kHz)
Headroom 20/18/16/12 dB (selectable)
Other Equipment
3.5-inch type color LCD Built-in Display monitor
Supplied Accessories
Operation manual (1) Supplied Installation manual (1) Accessories XDCAM Application Software CD-ROM (1)
Notes
[*1] The values for dimensions are approximate. [*2] Optional PDBK-104 is required for DVCAM Note recording. [*3] Only one of the PDBK- 102, PDBK-103 or PBDK-104 boards can be installed at any one time.
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