The PDW-700 camcorder is the newest member of the XDCAM family. It is equipped with three 2/3-inch type CCDs – a newly developed “Power HAD FX” progressive CCD with 1920 x 1080 effective pixels. Stunning-quality HD images can be captured by this high-resolution CCD in conjunction with the 14-bit A/D converter and advanced digital signal. On top of the exceptional technology, the PDW-700 offers very high quality HD recording at a data rate of up to 50Mbps using the MPEG-2 4:2:2P@HL compression. It also provides multi-format recording flexibility including 1080i, 720P and SD*, which comes with HD/SD conversion and cross conversion between 1080i and 720P*. *Available fall ‘08
Three 2/3-inch type CCDs High-quality four-channel audio recording Compact and lightweight at 9 lb 4 oz Dual HD/SD-SDI outputs and composite/HD-Y output Pool-feed input (HD/SD-SDI and composite) option Ethernet interface i.LINK interface HD422:1080: 59.94i, 50i HD422 50Mbps DL & SL Disc Recording HD422: 1080: 29.97p, 25p, and 720: 59.94p, 50p HD420: 1080 & 720 MPEG IMX & DVCAM
CCD : - 2/3” full HD Progressive CCD (Power HAD FX) - 2.2M pixels (1920 x 1080) RGB 3 CCD Sensors - Supports both 1080 and 720 Recording Bit Rates: - MPEG-2 422p@HL format - Bit rate is 50Mbps for both 1080 and 720 - Audio Format 24bit x 8ch (PDW-700 can record up to 4ch Audio at the same time) Multi-Format & Legacy Format Support: Legacy formats (DVCAM, MPEG IMX® 30/40/50 Mbps, MPEG HD 420 18*/25/35Mbps) are supported for both recording and playback. An optional software product (CBKZ-MD01) is necessary for the SD recording/playback function. (* 18Mbps is playback only) Record Time: Longer recording time with the Dual Layer Professional Disc Media. The single layer disc is also supported. (50GB): Single layer (23.3GB) Dual layer MPEG HD 422 (50Mbps) Approx. 43 min. Approx. 95 min. MPEG HD 420 (35Mbps) Approx. 60 min. Approx. 145 min MPEG HD 420 (25Mbps) Approx. 90 min. Approx. 190 min. MPEG IMX (50Mbps) Approx. 45 min. Approx. 100 min. DVCAM Approx. 85 min. Approx. 185 min. Well-balanced Compact Body: The PDW-700 is designed to be very compact and ergonomically well balanced, providing a high level of mobility and comfort in various shooting situations. Optical ND Filters and Electrical CC Filters: -Neutral Density (ND) optical filter is controlled via a built-in ND filter wheel and can be set with relative offset value of color temperature -Color Correction (CC) filter can easily obtain the desired color temperature by setting the mode on a camcorder-assignable switch Gain Control: Gain Control (-6db to +42dB) and Turbo Gain “Shockless gain control” provides a smooth transition in gain control 3.5-inch* Widescreen: An easy-to-view color LCD screen provided on the camcorder side panel enables advanced operations such as Thumbnail Search and Scene Selection. Status indicators such as four-channel audio meters, and disc and battery remaining time can also be displayed. Camera set-up menus can be displayed, too. *Viewable area measured diagonally. Slow Shutter: A maximum of 64 frames can be accumulated using the slow shutter function. In low light levels this allows clear video to be shot, and provides a fantasy video effect with ghost image. - 1-8, 16, 32 and 64 frame accumulation - Turbo Gain allows the camera gain to be boosted up to +48 dB. Interval Recording*: The PDW-700 offers an Interval Recording function which intermittently records signals at pre-determined intervals. This is convenient for shooting over long periods of time, and also when creating pictures with special effects of extremely quick motion. *Requires a software upgrade planned to be available for release in fall 2008. Freeze Mix: 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 previous take. Picture Cache Recording: Maximum duration is 30sec. This picture cache mode can be ON even in EJECT operation and consequently sequential recording is possible during disc replacement. Memory Stick® media: “All file”, “Scene file”, “Lens file” and “User file” are provided to store the setting parameters to the internal memory and Memory Stick media. Digital Extender*: The Digital Extender function of the PDW-700 enables images to be digitally doubled in size. Unlike lens extenders, the Digital Extender function performs this capability without any loss of image sensitivity, which is often referred to as the F-drop phenomenon. *Requires a software upgrade planned to be available for release in fall 2008. Focus Magnification: X2 magnified camera picture is available in the viewfinder which can help precise focus adjustment. Assignable Switch: PDW-700 provides a total of 6 assignable switches (ASSIGN 1 to 4, COLOR TEMP, LENS RET) Pool-feed Operation: For pool-feed operations, the optional CBK-HD01* and CBK-SC02* boards provide HD and SD-SDI inputs, and SD composite input respectively. *Planned to be available in fall 2008. Trigger REC Function: The PDW-700 camcorder has the Trigger REC function that enables synchronized recording with PDW-HD1500 and PDW-F75 XDCAM decks or HDCAM® portable decks connected via the HD-SDI interface – a convenient feature for backup recording. Clip Continuous REC: This mode allows users to create a single, large clip with multiple rec. start & stop. The Rec. start Essence Mark (EM) is recorded to every rec. start frame. The benefits of using this mode are: - Capable of having more than 300 “takes” on a disc - Faster transfer speed by sending a single clip. (No over-head for file open/close process) Built-in Multi Format Converter: The following conversion is possible in Playback mode: Downconversion from HD to SD, Upconversion from SD to HD, Cross conversion between 1080 and 720 Aspect Ratio Control: The following conversion is possible in recording mode: Upconversion from SD to HD In the downconversion process from HD to SD, Squeeze / Edge Crop / Letter Box are available. In the upconversion process from SD to HD Squeeze / Edge Crop / Letter Box are available
Specifications Recording Format: MPEG-2 422P@HL (Long GOP 50M) Recording Time: 95 min. on dual layer disc at 50Mbps
Other Inputs/Outputs DC Output: +12V Out (4pin) 0.5A max. Light: (2pin) 50W max. Time Code Input: BNC Time Code Output : BNC Network : 100Base-T,RJ-45 FTP DC Input : +12V In (XLR 4pin) Lens: 12pin
Other Interfaces USB: Maintenance use Proxy Recording on USB Memory(Tentative) i.Link: 6pin (Lock) FAM Ethernet: 100Base-T, RJ-45 FTP TC In: BNC TC Out : BNC DC In: XLR 4pin DC Out: (4pin) 0.5A max. Light (2pin) 50W max. Lens: (12pin) HD Viewfinder: (BC type) Remote (8pin)
Camera Minimum Illumination: 0.016 lx (F1.4 lens, +42dB, 16Frame) Slow Shutter: 59.94i/p: 1Frame (1/30) to 16Frame (16/30) 50i/p: 1Frame (1/25) to 16Frame (16/25) Built-in ND Filters (Optics) : 1:Clear 2:1/4ND 3:1/16ND 4:1/64ND Built-in CC Filters (Electric): A:3200K B:4300K C:5600K D:6300K Shutter Speed Step: 50I: 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 59.94i: 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 ECS: 50i/p: 50.0 to 4,700Hz 59.94i/p: 60.0 to 4,300Hz Spectrum System: F1.4 prism system (with quartz filter) Sensitivity: F11 (89.9％reflection chart, 2000lx) Registration: Within 0.02% (all zones, without lens) Lens Mount : 2/3-inch type 48 bayonet mount Imager: 2/3-inch type 1920(H) x 1080(V) Imager Configuration: RGB 3CCDs Video S/N Ratio 54dB: (at noise suppressor: OFF) Modulation: more than 45% (at screen center) Geometric Distortion: None identified Smear : -135dB or less LCD Panel: 3.5 inches color w/back light Pixel Resolution: 250880 LCD Panel For Timecode: Black and white w/back light A/D Conversion: 14bit quantization
Video Interface Test Out: (BNC) HD Y Video Out 1: (BNC) HD SDI, SD SDI Video Out 2: (BNC) HD SDI, SD SDI Gen-Lock In: (BNC) HD Tri-Level Sync Video In: (BNC) HD SDI, SD SDI (BNC) SD Composite
Audio Quantization: 24bit (MPEG-2 4:2:2P@HL, MPEG IMX 4ch) 16bit (MPEG-2 MP@HL, MPEG IMX 8ch, DVCAM) Distortion: 0.08% max. Dynamic Range: 93dB min. Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz -1.0dB Wow and Flutter: Below measurable limit Number Of Record Channels: 4 Head Room: 20/18/16/12dB Cross Talk: -70dB max
General Weight: 9lb 4 oz (4.2 kg) w/o VF, Mic, and Disc Power Requirements: DC12V (-1.1V/+5.0V) Dimensions (W x H x D): 13 x 10 1/2 x 4 7/8 inches (332 x 269 x 124 mm) (incl. Handle) Power Consumption: 40W in Recording w/LCD ON Recording Format: MPEG-2 422P@HL (Long GOP 50M) Recording Time: 95 min. on dual layer disc at 50Mbps Format: HD Operating Temperature: +32 to +104 ºF (-5 to 40 ºC) Storage Temperature: -4 to 140 ºF (-20 to +60 ºC) Operating Humidity: 10 to 90% Continuous Operating Time: Approx.100min (with BP-GL95) Audio: 4ch 24bits/48kHz Proxy Audio: A-law
Audio Interface Front Mic In: (XLR 5pin) Mono, Stereo Audio In: Ch-1/Ch-2 Line (XLR 3pin) Mic AES (4ch) Earphone: (Mini Jack) Mono (Front) (Stereo Mini) Stereo (Rear) Speaker : Mono
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