The PDW-F30, XDCAM HD viewing deck, plays back 1080/60i, 50i and true 24P, 25P and 30P with compatible play back of variable frame rates. The PDW-F30 plays back Professional Disc media recorded in the MPEG HD format and can also down-convert this material to DV output. The deck will also play back DVCAM material and offers up-conversion to HD output capability. The deck is equipped with Y/Pb/Pr (HD), RGB, SD analog composite, analog audio, XGA/VGA and audio monitoring. Also i.LINK interface supports File Access Mode (for input and output) and DV OUTPUT. Optional Gigabit-Ethernet board supports network-based file transfer. An optional board also allows input and output of 25 Mbps MPEG TS (Transport Stream) for easy integration with HDV equipment and non-linear editors.

Highlights:

• Playback of discs recorded in the MPEG HD format
• Playback capability of DVCAM material with HD up-conversion output capability
• Thumbnail display with instant access and replay of clips
• Scene Selection function for in-deck cuts-only editing
• Equipped with Jog/Shuttle dial, providing VTR-like operation - Jog/variable: +/- 1 time normal speed, Shuttle: +/- 20 times normal speed
• Outputs: Y/Pb/Pr (HD), RGB, SD analog composite, analog audio, XGA/VGA, audio monitor (L/R)
• Other interfaces: RS-422A, RS-232C, Ethernet (option)

• i.LINK interface that supports File Access Mode and DV Out
• HD down-conversion capability: DV output via i.LINK (DV OUT) port or base-band SD output via analog component or composite ports
• 16:9, 3.5-inch-type color LCD display
• A simple remote commandar unit is supplied
• Optional Gigabit Ethernet capability for network-based file transfer
• Optional capability to input and output 25 Mbps MPEG TS (Transport Stream) for interfacing with HDV products or HDV-based non-linear editors via i.LINK port
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 12 1/8 x 4 x 16 1/2" inches (307 x 100 x 417 mm)

Sony	PDBKS-1500	SD record and playback software	$1,950
Sony	PDBKF-1500	24P record and playback software for PDW-HD1500	$4,500
Sony	PDBK-101	plug-in option board for network connectivity for MXF file	$1,595
Sony	PDBK-102	a plug-in option board for MPEG-2 Transport Stream input and output	$1,595
Sony	PDBK-103	plug-in option board for HD analog input connectivity	$1,595
Sony	PDBK-104	plug-in option board for SD input with upconversion HD recording	$1,595

Features:	Benefits:
Playback of MPEG HD disc	Playback DVCAM and MPEG HD material at multiple bit rates (18Mbps, 25Mpbs and 35Mpbs)
Up/Down Conversion	The PDW-F30 has the up-conversion capability to allow material recorded in the DVCAM format to be converted to HD signals and output via its HD analog component connector. This capability allows users to easily and flexibly migrate to HD-based operations at their own pace. During HD material playback, the deck can output DVCAM via i.Link (DV OUT) port or baseband SD output via composite output.
A/V Outputs	Y/Pb/Pr, RGB, SD analog composite, analog audio, XGA/VGA, audio monitor (L/R)
Other interfaces	RS-422A, RS-232C, Ethernet (Optional Gigabit Ethernet capability for network-based file transfer) i.Link interface that supports File Access Mode and DV OUT
MPEG-2 TS output	Optional capability to input and output 25 Mb/s MPEG-2 TS (Transport Stream) for interfacing with HDV products or HDV-based nonlinear editors via an i.LINK port
Jog/Shuttle	Equipped with Jog/shuttle dial, providing VTR-like operation Jog/variable: +/- time normal speed, shuttle: +/-20 times normal speed
LCD Display	16:9, 3.5"* type color LCD Screen
Remote Commander	A simple Remote Commander unit is supplied
9-pin Remote	Can be controlled as a linear deck, functioning as that bridge between analog & digital formats
High-speed transfer of Proxy AV data	Through its network interfaces, the Proxy AV data (2Mbps MPEG-4 SP) can be transferred at up to 18x-20x real time.
Metadata Recording	Capable of recording a variety of metadata, which provides a huge advantage when searching for data in subsequent processes. Users have the flexibility to designate the amount of metadata they wish to record. The types of metadata that the Sony XDCAM Series of products can handle and record: - UMID - Essence Marking (Manual and Automatic) - Thumbnails, Sub clips - Ability to write EDL back onto disc
Expand function	The clip for a selected thumbnail is divided into 12 even time intervals. The first frame of each of these 12 time divisions is shown as a thumbnail. With this function, it is easy to search rapidly for scenes within a long clip. This expand function can be applied up to three times (dividing the clip into 1728 even time intervals) to show a list of the frames.
Scene Selection	Provides a non-destructive, cuts-only editing capability in the deck and camcorder.
Thumbnail Search Operation and Scene Selection Capability	Thumbnail display with instant access to clips. Combined with an attached video monitor, the PDW-F70 enables the user to perform thumbnail searches and create scene selections. The user can achieve quick, random access to each clip and creation of scene selection lists. The PDW-F70 can then utilize those scene selection lists by playing out the video in the order prescribed by the list. The color LCD screen provided enables thumbnail search and scene selection functionality. Through the use of those functions, the user has quick, random access to each clip and can create scene selection lists and play them out in the order prescribed by the list.
Compact, Lightweight Design	The dimensions (WxHxD): 12 1/8 x 4 x 16 1/2 inches

Other Inputs/Outputs

Specifications:	Detail:
i.LINK	IEEE1394 6-pin x1 AV/C (DV stream output) or File Access Mode
Remote Control	RS-422A: D-sub 9-pin x 1 RS-232C: D-sub 9-pin x 1
i.LINK (HDV 1080i) (option: PDBK-102)	IEEE1394 6-pin x1 HDV 1080i IN/OUT
Network	1000Base-T (RJ-45)

Signal Inputs - Search Speed (in color)

Specifications:	Detail:
Jog Mode	±1 time normal speed
Mode	±20 times normal speed
Variable Speed	-1 to +2 times normal speed

Video Performance

Specifications:	Detail:
Analog Composite Output	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 : ±25 ns or less K-factor(K2T) : 2% or less
Quantization	8 bits/sample

Audio Performance

Specifications:	Detail:
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-1.0 dB(0 dB at 1 kHz)
Sampling Frequency	Y: 74.25 MHz R-Y/B-Y: 37.125 MHz 48 kHz
Distortion	0.05% or less (at 1 kHz)
Dynamic Range	90 dB or more
Headroom	20/18/16/12 dB (selectable)
Quantization	16 bits/2 channels or 16 bits/4 channels

Processor Adjustment Range

Specifications:	Detail:
Chroma Level	±3 dB
Chroma Phase/Hue	±30 deg
Set up/Black Level	±30 IRE
Video Level	±3 dB

General - Recording Format

Specifications:	Detail:
Video	MPEG-4
Proxy Audio	A-law (4 ch/2 ch 8 bit 8 kHz)
Proxy Video	MPEG-4

General

Specifications:	Detail:
Weight	15 lb 6 oz (7.2 kg)
Power Requirements	100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D)	12 1/8 x 4 x 16 1/2 inches (307 x 100 x 411 mm)
Power Consumption	70 W
Operating Temperature	+41 to +104 °F (+5 to +40 °C)
Storage Temperature	-4 to +140 °F (-20 to +60 °C)
Operating Humidity	20 to 90% (relative humidity)

General - Playback Format

Specifications:	Detail:
Audio	MPEG HD: 4 ch or 2 ch 16 bits/48 kHz DVCAM: 4 ch 16 bit/48 kHz
Proxy Audio	A-law (4 ch/2 ch 8 bit 8 kHz)
Video	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) DVCAM (CBR,25 Mb/s)
Proxy Video	MPEG-4

General - Recording/Playback Time

Specifications:	Detail:
DVCAM	PFD23A (23.3 GB)/85 minutes

Signal Outputs

Specifications:	Detail:
Analog Audio Output	XLR x2 (channel selectable) +4/0/-3/-6 dBu (selectable) 600 ? load balanced
Audio Monitor Output	RCA x2 (L R Mix) -6dBu 47 k? unbalanced
Headphone Output	Stereo phone jack -14dBu 8 ? unbalanced
Analog Composite Video Output	BNC x1 (1.0 Vp-p/75 ?/sync negative) RCA-pin x1 (1.0 Vp-p/75 ?/sync negative)
Built-in Display	3.5-inch type color LCD monitor
Monitor Output	D-sub 15-pin (G/B/R or Y/Pb/Pr)