Sony PMW-50

Sony PMW-50
Portable HD422 SxS Memory Recorder/Player

Sony PMW-50

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Sony PMW 50 Dual SxS PRO rugged, Portable Deck

Sony PMW-50
Product Code:PMW50

Discontinued

Overview:
The PMW-50 field gear is a portable SxS Memory card recorder/player. It can be set to record/playback 50 Mbps MPEG HD422 MXF files on UDF formatted cards created by the PMW-100/160/200 and PMW-500 memory camcorders. You can set the PMW-50 to work with FAT formatted SxS cards which are compabile with the XDCAM EX format made by the PMW-EX1/R or PMW-320/350. For SD applications you can make DVCAM recordings as either MXF files or XDCAM EX compatible files.
 
Features of PMW-50
· Compact SxS portable playback/recording unit
The PMW-50 is a lightweight, rugged handheld recorder/player offering full portability for news and field operations. Weighing less than 1kg, the unit is designed to be tough and insensitive to vibrations and can be operated on BP-U battery.

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3.5-inch display
The PMW-50 acts as a stand-alone multi format SxS viewer or desktop SNG Card feeder.

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Compliant with the most popular video formats.
The PMW-50 supports all formats, from XDCAM EX family and XDCAM HD422 as standard. (UDF & FAT 32 format HD422/420 & DVCAM). The unit is .MXF and .MP4 files compliant, offering flexibility for broadcast and corporate operations.

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Direct recording on SxS cards via HD/SD-SDI inputs
The PMW-50 enables second/parallel recording with embedded audio via HD/SD-SDI inputs.

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SD, MS , XQD cards and SxS Media support
There is a flexibility of media availability, which allows user to choose the most appropriate media for their application.

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Multiple inputs and outputs
The PMW-50 features HD/SD-SDI inputs along with a variety of outputs: analogue composite, HD/SD-SDI, HDMI, analogue audio, headphone, iLink and USB.
 
Highlightss of PMW50
· Two ExpressCard SxS Memory Card Slots
· 50 Mbps MPEG HD422 recording as MXF files (UDF mode only)
· SD Recording and Playback (DVCAM) standard
· Record up to 4 hours 50 Mbps MPEG HD422 in camcorder using two 64 GB SxS-1A memory cards (must be purchased separately)
· UDF (Professional Disc compatible) or FAT (XDCAM EX compatible) file format mode recording and playback on SxS memory cards to have similar high res files and workflows with existing Professional Disc and XDCAM EX camcorders
· 16:9, 3.5 inch color LCD
· SDI input for recording baseband signals to SxS cards
· SDI output, HDMI output, and Composite output
· 3.5 mm headphone jack
· Unbalanced audio outputs (RCA x2)
· Low power consumption
· Compact and lightweight
· USB interface for connecting PMW-50 as a card reader
· Note: BP-U30, BP-U60, BP-U90 batteries not included
 
Specifications of PMW 50
General:
Power Requirements DC 12 V
 
Power Consumption Approx. 10.5 W
 
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C
32°F to 104°F
 
Storage Temperature -20°C to +60°C
-4°F to +140°F
 
Mass 1.0 kg (body)
 
Dimensions (W x H x D) *1 124 x 86 x 237 mm
(without protrusions)
 
Supplied Accessories Shoulder Strap (1)
Operation Manual (1)
Infrared Remote Commander (1)
Operation Manual PDFs on CD-ROM (1)
BC-U1 Battery Charger(for AC operation)
 
Recording/Playback Format (Video)
 
- HD422 mode: CBR, maximum bit rate: 50 Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL
- HD420 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL
- DVCAM mode: DVCAM

- HQ mode: VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL
- SP mode: CBR, 25 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@H14
- DVCAM mode: DVCAM
 
Recording/Playback Format (Audio) - HD422 mode: LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
- Other mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels

- HD mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
- SD mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels
 
Recording/Playback Time (MPEG HD422) Approx. 120 min with SBP-64/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 60 min with SBP-32/ SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Approx. 30 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
 
Recording/Playback Time (MPEG HD) HD 420 mode:
Approx. 180 min with SBP-64/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 90 min with SBP-32/ SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Approx. 45 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card

HQ 1920/HQ 1440 mode/HQ 1280 mode:
Approx. 200 min with SBP-64/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 100 min with SBP-32/ SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Approx. 50 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
SP 1440 Mode:
Approx. 280 min with SBP-64/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 140 min with SBP-32/ SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Approx. 70 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
 
Recording/Playback Time (DVCAM)



 
Approx. 220 min with SBP-64/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 110 min with SBP-32/ SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Approx. 55 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card

Approx. 260 min with SBP-64/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 130 min with SBP-32/ SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Approx. 65 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
 
Battery Operating Time Approx. 150 min with BP-U30 battery (while recording, LCD monitor On, SDI/HDMI Off)
Approx. 300 min with BP-U60 battery (while recording, LCD monitor On, SDI/HDMI Off)
Approx. 450 min with BP-U90 battery (while recording, LCD monitor On, SDI/HDMI Off)
 
Media Drive:
Media Type Express Card/34 slot (x2)
 
Input/Output:
HD-SDI Input BNC (x1), HD/SD selectable
SMPTE 292M/259M standards
 
SD-SDI Input BNC (x1), HD/SD selectable
SMPTE 292M/259M standards
 
Analog Composite Output BNC (x1)
NTSC, PAL or HD-Y
 
HDMI Output Type A 19-pin (x1), output
 
Analog Audio Output Phono jack (CH-1, CH-2)
-10dBu (Reference Level), 47kΩ
 
Headphone Output Stereo mini jack (x1)
 
i.LINK IEEE 1394, 4-pin (x1)
HDV stream input/output, DVCAM stream output, S400
 
USB USB device, Type-B (x1)
 
DC Output (12 V) DC jack (12 V)
 
Option
 
4-pin, Type A
Other Equipment:
Built-in Display 3.5-inch type color LCD monitor: 852 (H) x 3 (RGB) x 480 (V), 16:9
 
Optional Accessories

Sony BC-U1

Sony BC-U2

Sony BP-U90

Product Code: BCU1
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Product Code: BCU2
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Product Code: BPU90
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BC-U1 BC-U2 BP-U90

Battery charger/AC adaptor for BP-U90/U60/U30 Lithium-ion battery

Two-channel simultaneous battery charger/AC adaptor for BP-U90/U60/U30 Lithium-ion battery

Lithium-ion battery (85 Wh)

 

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