The PDW-HD1500 is a compact HD recorder which provides outstanding picture quality of MPEG HD422 as well as an eight-channel (HD-SDI), 24-bit audio recording capability. What’s unique about this deck is its ability to operate on AC, DC or power. With its large 4.3-inch* LCD and built-in speaker, it performs as a versatile and high-quality recorder which is suitable for both in-house and field operations. It comes equipped with a multi-format up/down converter, which is highly useful when employing both HD- and SD-format materials at the same time. *Measured diagonally.

HD recording at up to 50 Mb/s using MPEG HD422
Support for existing XDCAM HD and XDCAM SD formats
1080i and 720P recording
Dual-layer disc (50 GB, PFD50DLA) and single-layer disc (23.3 GB, PFD23A) support
Long recording time (at 50 Mb/s); Approximately 95 minutes on dual-layer disc and 43 minutes on single-layer disc
Thumbnail operation
Proxy data and metadata recording
Built-in up-conversion to HD from SDI input when recording
HD/SD conversion and cross conversion between 1080 and 720 at the output during playback
Multi-format compact HD/SD Recorder *Video format (4:2:2 HD 1080 50i, 59.94i) *High-quality eight-channel audio recording
Dual optical pick-up for higher-speed file transfer
4.3-inch type* color LCD display *Tilt up front panel
VTR-like jog/shuttle operation
Video control (via front panel and remote)
Compact and lightweight at 13 lb 14 oz (6.3 kg) in a half-rack width
AC, DC, or battery powered
Ethernet interface
i.LINK interface

Recording Bit Rates:  - MPEG-2 422p@HL format - Bit rate is 50Mbps for both 1080 and 72 - 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 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.
Compact and Light Weight Design:  - Half rack size - Weight : 6.5Kg
3 types of power supply:   AC / DC / Battery
Well-constructed Body:  Tilt up front panel.
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.
Dual Optical Pick-up:  - Provides High speed file transfer - FTP Get speed(through Gb-Ethernet) : 220Mbps - i.Link read speed : 200Mbps
Easy and Intuitive Search Operation:  - Thumbnail Search function - Expand function - Equipped with a Jog/Shuttle dial, providing VTR-like operation (Jog: -1 to +1 time normal speed, Variable: -2 to 2 times 
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 *Available fall 2008 
Video Process Control:  Front panel operation using the function keys & mlti-dial 9pin video control remote
Control for Linear Editing Player : RS-422A control for linear editing player
Advanced Clip Operation:  -Thumbnail search, “Expand” thumbnail search, Skip scroll, etc - Remote Recording over HD-SDI connection (with PDW-700 and HDW camcorders) - PDW-HD1500 can be installed into the XDCAM CART (for both PDJ-C1080 and PDJ-A640) 
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) 

System
Recording Format Video: MPEG2 Long GOP 50Mbps
Proxy video: MPEG-4
Audio: 8ch-24bits/48kHz
Proxy Audio: A-law (8ch,8bits,8kHz)
Recording Time Dual Layer Disc: approx. 95min
Single Layer Disc: approx. 43min
Search Speed Jog: -1 to +1 times
                                    Variable: -2 to +2 times
                                    Shuttle: ±20 times
                                    F.Fwd: +35 times
                                    F.Rev: -35 times

System - Video
Sampling Frequency Y: 74.25MHz
                                       R-Y/B-Y: 37.125MHz
Composite Out Frequency response: 0.5 to 5.75MHz +0.5dB/-2.0dB
                                                                    S/N ratio: 53dB or more
                                                                    YC delay: 20ns or less
                                                                    K factor (2T pulse): 1％ or less
Quantization 8bits/sample
Compression MPEG2 MP@HL

Remote Connectors
Remote D-sub 9pin female x 1
Video Control D-sub 9pin female x 1

Input Connectors
Digital i.LINK(S400): 6pin x 1
                                      Digital Audio AES/EBU: BNC x 2 (2ch per one BNC)
                                      SD SDi: (BNC x 1) *HD-SDI input connector is used as SD SDI input connector.
                                      HD SDI: BNC x 1
Reference:  BNC X 1
                    BNC X 1 (Through)
Analog Audio (line) XLR 3pin (female) x 2
Time Code BNC x 1
Network RJ-45 x 1

General
Weight 14 lb 5 oz. (approx.6.5kg)
Power Requirements AC：100 to 240V, 50/60 Hz DC：12V
Dimensions (W x H x D) 8 ¼ x 5 1/5 x 15 ½ inches
Power Consumption AC operation：approx. 80W DC operation：approx. 65W
Operating Temperature +32 to +104 ºF (-5 to 40 ºC)
Storage Temperature -4 to 140 ºF (-20 to +60 ºC)
Operating Humidity 25％ to 90％

Processor Adjustment Range - HD
Set Up / Black Level:  SETUP ±30IRE(59.94)
                                   BLACK ±210mV(50)
System Sync Phase:  ±15μs
                                   (fine) 0 to +400ns
Video Level:  -∞ ~ +3dB
Chroma Level:  -∞ ~ +3dB
Chroma Phase:  ±30°

System - Audio
Head Room: -12,-16,-18,-20dB,(EBU Level)
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz +0.5dB/-1.0dB
Dynamic Range: 90dB or more
Distortion: 0.05％ or less

Processor Adjustment Range - SD
Set Up / Black Level:  SETUP ±30IRE
                                   BLACK ±210mV
Video Level:  -∞ ~ +3dB
Chroma Level:  -∞ ~ +3dB
Chroma Phase:  ±30°
System Sync Phase:  ±15µs
SC Phase:  0 to +400ns

Output Connectors
Digital:  HD SDI: BNC x 1 BNC x 1 (with superimposition)
               SD SDI: BNC x 1 BNC x 1 (with superimposition)
               Digital Audio AES/EBU: BNC x 2 (2ch per one BNC)
               i.LINK(S400): 6pin x 1
Analog:  Composite: BNC x 1 BNC x 1 (with superimposition)
                Audio Line:XLR 3pin (male) x 2
                Audio Monitor: XLR 3pin (male) x 2
Time Code: BNC x 1
Network:  RJ-45 x 1

Supplied Accessories
Operational Manual    
Printed Manual (x1)  
CD-ROM (x1)    
AC Power Cord (x1)   
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software (x1) 
PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer (x1)  
PDZK-P1 XDCAM Transfer (x1)    

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
BPGL95 Graphite Lithium-Ion Battery 
BPL80S Hard Carbon Lithium-Ion Battery pack (83.5Wh)
RM280 Remote Edit Controller  
RCC5G/US RS-422 Cable  
PFD-50DLA Professional Disc
PFD-23A Professional Disc   
PDBK-201 MPEG TS IN/OUT Board
 PDBZ-S1500 SD Recording & Playback Software List price not available  
 BKP-L551 Lithium-ion Battery Adaptor List price not available  
 RCC-5G Remote Control Cable (5m) List price not available

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