Sony PDW-HR1

Name: Sony PDW-HR1
Brand: Sony

XDCAM HD422 Professional Disc Field Station

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Sony PDW-HR1 XDCAM HD422 Professional Disc Field Station

Product Code: PDWHR1

Sony's top-of-the-line XDCAM HD422 Series is being embraced around the world for its file-based recording capability utilizing high-capacity and highly reliable Professional Disc media. Thanks to its newly developed MPEG HD422 codec, the XDCAM HD422 Series provides high-quality video and audio recording capabilities, with an image resolution of 1920 x 1080 and eight-channel 24-bit uncompressed audio.

The newly developed PDW-HR1 XDCAM HD422 Field Station further enhances the operational capability of this series. The PDW-HR1 packs a large number of functions into its compact yet robust body. With a large 9-inch* WVGA LCD, material can be checked on the spot and a wide variety of GUIs offers superb operational efficiency.

It provides multi-format recording capability as standard, including a frame rate of 23.98P in 1080 mode and SD recording. A wide range of signal interfaces, including baseband video (composite, HD/SD-SDI), Gigabit Ethernet, MPEG TS**, DVB-ASI**, and HDMI are also provided. What's more, an FTP client capability*** allows the PDW-HR1 to transfer files via its Ethernet connection without the need for a PC.

With its great operational versatility, the PDW-HR1 further expands the operational applications of the XDCAM HD422 Series.

* Viewable area measured diagonally.
** Requires optional PDBK-202 board.
*** Requires a software upgrade

• Highly portable, compact, light weight. Easy to carry and transport meaning lower freight and storage costs
• Multi-format recording including 24P (23.98P) progressive and SD as standard so the PDW-HR1 now caters for productions intended for cinema release in the USA
• Wide range of signal interfaces. Can operate in either baseband video or File Access Mode (FAM) offering a wide range of connectivity options. Cross conversions, up-res and down-res can be done within the PDW-F1600 negating the need for additional external equipment
• Large 9-inch WVGA LCD screen. A wide variety of GUIs offers superb operational efficiency which allows material recorded to be checked on the spot

General
Power Requirements	AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, DC +12 V, Battery
Power Consumption	AC: 65 W, DC: 55 W
Operating Temperature	'-5°C to +45°C 23°F to 113°F
Storage Temperature	-4°F to +140°F '-20°C to +60°C
Humidity	20% to 90% (relative humidity)
Mass	7.4 kg 16 lb 5 oz
Dimensions (W x H x D) *[1]	300 x 129 x 400 mm (excluding protrusions) 11 7/8 x 5 1/8 x 15 3/4 inches (excluding protrusions)
Recording/Playback Format (Video)	- LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 18 Mbps) (Playback only.) MPEG IMX (CBR, 50/40/30 Mbps) MPEG HD422 (CBR, 50 Mbps) MPEG HD: DVCAM (CBR, 25 Mbps) - SP mode (CBR, 25 Mbps) - HQ mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mbps)
Recording/Playback Format (Audio)	MPEG IMX: 4 ch/24 bits/48 kHz or 8 ch/16 bits/48 kHz MPEG HD422: 8 ch/24 bits/48 kHz MPEG HD: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz
Recording/Playback Format (Proxy Video)	MPEG-4
Recording/Playback Format (Proxy Audio)	A-law (8 ch/8 bits/8 kHz)
Recording/Playback Time (MPEG HD422)	50 Mbps: Approx. 95 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 43 min (PFD23A)
Recording/Playback Time (MPEG HD)	35 Mbps, 4-ch audio: More than 145 min (PFD50DLA), More than 65 min (PFD23A) 35 Mbps, 2-ch audio (playback only): More than 150 min (PFD50DLA), More than 68 min (PFD23A) 25 Mbps, 4-ch audio: Approx. 190 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 85 min (PFD23A) 25 Mbps, 2-ch audio (playback only): Approx. 200 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 90 min (PFD23A) ) 18 Mbps, 4-ch audio (playback only): More than 248 min (PFD50DLA), More than 112 min (PFD23A) 18 Mbps, 2-ch audio (playback only): More than 265 min (PFD50DLA), More than 122 min (PFD23A)
Recording/Playback Time (MPEG IMX)	50 Mbps: Approx. 100 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 45 min (PFD23A) 40 Mbps: Approx. 120 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 55 min (PFD23A) 30 Mbps: Approx. 150 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 68 min (PFD23A)
Recording/Playback Time (DVCAM)	25 Mbps: Approx. 185 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 85 min (PFD23A)
Search Speed Range (Shuttle Mode)	-20 times to +20 times normal speed
Search Speed Range (Variable Mode)	-1 time to +1 time normal speed
Search Speed Range (Jog Mode)	-1 time to +1 time normal speed
Search Speed Range (Fast Forward/Reverse)	-20/+20 times normal speed
Media Drive
Media Type	SxS Memory Card Drive, ExpressCard/34 (x2) (Optional PDBK-MK1 is required.) Professional Disc Drive (x1)
Input/Output
Reference Input	BNC (x2) (including loop-through), HD Tri-level sync (0.6 Vp-p/75 Ω/negative) or SD blackburst/composite sync (0.286 Vp-p/75 Ω/negative)
Analog Composite Input	BNC (x1), 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω/negative, SMPTE 170M
HD-SDI Input	SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio) HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio) BNC (x1) (HD/SD switchable)
Analog Audio Input	XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x4) (channel selectable), +4/0/-3/-6 dBu (selectable), 10 kΩ, balanced CH1 and CH2: switchable phantom powered mic input
Timecode Input	BNC (x1), SMPTE timecode, 0.5 Vp-p to 18 Vp-p/3.3 kΩ/unbalanced
Analog Composite Output	BNC (x1), 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω/negative, SMPTE 170M, character On/Off
HD-SDI Output	BNC (x2), 2: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio), character on/off 1: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio)
SD-SDI Output	SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio), character on/off BNC (x1),
HDMI Output	Type-A (x1), 19 pin
Analog Audio Output	XLR-type 3-pin (male) (x4) ( channel selectable), +4/0/-3/-6 dBu (selectable), 600 Ω, Lo-z, balanced CH3 and CH4: switchable analog audio monitor
Headphone Output	JM-60 Stereo phone jack (x1), -13 dBu, 8 Ω, unbalanced
Timecode Output	BNC (x1), SMPTE timecode, 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω/unbalanced
i.LINK	IEEE 1394 6-pin (x2)* File Access Mode or HDV TS(1080i/720p) (selectable) Optional PDBK-202 is required for HDV IN/OUT.
Ethernet	RJ-45 (x1) 10BASE-T: IEEE 802.3 100BASE-TX: IEEE 802.3u 1000BASE-T: IEEE 802.3ab
Remote Input/Output (9-pin)	D-sub 9-pin (female) (x1), RS-422A
DC Input (12 V)	XLR-type 4-pin (male) (x1)
DC Output (12 V)	4-pin (female) (x1), DC 12 V, 7.5 W
Maintenance	USB (x2)
AC Input	AC Input (x1), 100 V to 240 V, 50/60Hz
Video Performance
Sampling Frequency	Y: 74.25 MHz, Pb/Pr: 37.125MHz
Quantization	8 bits/sample
Error Correction	Reed Solomon Code
Processor Adjustment Range
Video Level	-∞ to +3 dB
Chroma Level	-∞ to +3 dB
Set Up/Black Level	-30 IRE to +30 IRE/-210 mV to +210 mV
Chroma Phase	-30° to +30°
System Sync Phase	-15 μs to +15 μs
System SC Phase	0 ns to 400 ns
Audio Performance
Sampling Frequency	48 kHz
Quantization	24 bits
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-1.0 dB (0 dB at 1 kHz)
Dynamic Range	More than 90 dB
Distortion	Less than 0.05% (at 1 kHz)
Headroom	20/18/16/12 dB (selectable)
Other Equipment
Built-in Display	9-inch type color LCD monitor
Built-in Speaker	Stereo (x1)
Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories	XDCAM Application Software CD-ROM (1) Operation manual (1) Installation manual (1)