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August 29, 2008
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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)

System - Video
Sampling Frequency:  Y: 74.176MHz(59.94i) / 74.25MHz (50i)
PB/PR: 37.088MHz(59.94i) / 37.125MHz(50i)
Quantization:  8bit
Compression:  MPEG-2 4:2:2P@HL 50Mbps MPEG-2 MP@HL 35/25Mbps MPEG IMX 50/40/30Mbps DVCAM 25Mbps

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

Video
Quantization:  8bit
Compression:  MPEG-2 4:2:2P@HL 50Mbps
                            MPEG-2 MP@HL 35Mbps, 25Mbps
                            MPEG IMX 50Mbps, 40Mbps, 30Mbps
                            DVCAM 25Mbps
Sampling Frequency:  Y:74.176MHz(59.94i) / 74.25MHz (50i) PB/PR:37.088MHz(59.94i) / 37.125MHz(50i)

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

Supplied Accessories
Operational Manual    
Printed Manual (x1)   
CD-ROM (x1)     
Lens Mount Cap (x1)   
Shoulder Strap (x1)    
Microphone Cable (3pin <-> 5pin) (x1)    
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software (x1)  
PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer (x1) 
PDZK-P1 XDCAM Transfer (x1) 

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
BPGL65 Graphite Lithium-Ion Battery  
BCM150 Ni-MH & Lithium-Ion Battery Charger  
ECM680S Stereo Shotgun Microphone  
DWRS01D/4244 Dual Channel Digital Wireless Receiver  
RMB750 Remote Control Unit For HDC and BVP Series & DSR-450WSL  
HDVF200 2” HD Viewfinder for all Sony 2/3” HD Cameras/Camcorders  
HDVFC35W 3.5 inch Monocular Hd Color Viewfinder.  
ACDN10 AC Adaptor/Charger  
BPL60S Hard Carbon Lithium-Ion Battery
HDVF20A HD 2" Electronic Viewfinder  
WRR855B42/44 Portable Plug-In Diversity Tuner  
WRR855B30/32 Portable Plug-In Diversity Tuner  
ECM678 Shotgun Microphone
DWA01D Digital Wireless Adaptor  
ECM674 Shotgun Microphone
BPGL95 Graphite Lithium-Ion Battery 
WRR855B62/64 Portable Plug-In Diversity Tuner  
BCL70 Portable 2 channel battery charger for lithium-ion batteries  
WRR855B66/68 Portable Plug-In Diversity Tuner  
DWRS01D/3032 Dual Channel Digital Wireless Receiver

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