Sony PDW-R1, XDCAM Field Recorder (MPEG IMX and DVCAM)

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Brief Overview:

The PDW-R1 is a highly mobile field recorder. Its compact design is very similar to the existing PDW-V1 model, but the PDW-R1 recorder additionally provides other functionalities such as MPEG IMX/DVCAM recording, and a wider range of interfaces. Its extremely compact, lightweight body with AC, DC or battery powered operation makes the PDW-R1 ideal for use in the field as a pool-feed recorder, backup recorder, and compact recorder installed in an extremely confined space such as a car or helicopter. Furthermore, equipped with an RS-422A interface as well as other video and audio interfaces, this recorder can be used in both linear and nonlinear editing systems.

Highlights:

• MPEG IMX/DVCAM recording
• Proxy AV Data recording
• High-speed file transfers: 30x for Proxy, 2.5x for DVCAM, and 1.25 for MPEG IMX (50 Mb/s) files when using an i.LINK (File Access Mode) connection
• Metadata recording
• Ability to write EDL (Clip List) back onto disc
• A variety of interfaces
• RS-422A 9-pin remote interface
• Parallel recording function, which enables the deck's Rec start/stop to be synchronized with the Rec start/stop of the camcorder connected via the i.LINK interface
• 3.5-inch color LCD screen
• Thumbnail Search operation

• Scene Selection operation
• Search speed (in color): JOG : plus/minus - 1 time normal speed, Shuttle : plus/minus - 20 times normal speed
• Compact and lightweight design
• AC, DC, and battery-powered operation
• Ethernet connectivity (100Base-TX)
• i.LINK (DV Stream) output from MPEG IMX playback
• Repeat playback function
• Equipped with one optical head
• Dimensions: 230 x 105 x 340 mm (9 1/8 x 4 1/4 x 12 inches)
• Weight: 10 lb 6 oz

Benefits:

New "Non-linear" Recording Medium

Professional Discs have a natural advantage since they suffer no mechanical contact during recording or playback, making the format ideal for continuous use and re-use (up to 10 000 times!). The Professional Disc is also highly resistant to dust, shock and scratches, packaged in an extremely durable and dust-resistant cartridge. It is resistant to heat, humidity and X-rays - factors that make the Professional Disc ideal for use in harsh field environments, and also allows for long media life and long-term storage (50 Years). Finally, despite all its inherent benefits - instant access, high speed transfer and exceptional reliability - Professional Discs still cost the same price as a tape and consequently can be perceived as a media.

Enhanced Ergonomic

With all Sony XDCAM products, a thumbnail is automatically generated to represent each recording made. As is common in non-linear editing systems, these thumbnails allow for instant access and playback of clips. The Essence Marks used in Sony XDCAM products are also a very useful form of metadata and provide a most effective way of searching for recordings via thumbnail pictures. Essence Marks can be set during the shoot either manually or automatically.

Benefits of Proxy AV Data

Proxy AV Data is a low-resolution, MPEG-4 based version of the full-resolution MPEG IMX/DVCAM stream. When a recording is made (in file mode only for PDW-R1), a Proxy AV stream that is time code synchronized with the full-resolution stream, is also recorded automatically on the disc. This Proxy AV Data, which is smaller in size, is easier to work with and can be transferred over common networks at much greater speeds. Proxy AV Data is highly effective for tasks where video and sound quality are of less concern, but content delivery speed is essential. The typical benefits of its use include ‘Remote Content Browsing’ and ‘Proxy Editing’.

IT-friendly System

In the Sony XDCAM Series of products, recordings are made as data files – one for each video or audio clip. This allows material to be handled with great flexibility in an IT-based networked environment – and easily available for copying, transferring, sharing and archiving to other IT-based devices. This file-based recording system also allows material to be viewed directly on a PC linked to the XDCAM decks or camcorders via a i.LINK (file access mode) connection – just as a PC reads files on an external drive.

Service and Support

XDCAM products are provided with a 7 year laser warranty.

Seamless Integration into Current VTR-based Systems

In order to achieve seamless integration into current tape based systems, a great deal of thought has been put into the development of Sony XDCAM products. A range of conventional AV interfaces including SDI, analogue video and analogue audio output allows easy connectivity to current equipment, including a wide variety of VTRs, linear and non-linear editors, and audio mixers.