Sony XDCAMTM - Manual (Page 12)

The XDCAM HD decks are highly versatile, making them useful for many
different applications including HD video recording, linear/non-linear editing,
and presentations at large exhibition or conference venues.
The PDW-F70 is a powerful recording deck that is equipped with a comprehensive range
of interfaces including HD-SDI input and output, HD analogue component, composite
outputs, and more. The PDW-F30 is an NLE feeder/viewer type deck, but also offers
the capability to record MXF files (in both MPEG HD and DVCAM formats) via its i.LINK
(File Access Mode) or Ethernet* interfaces. Both models also offer the capability to
input and output 25 Mb/s HDV stream (MPEG-2 TS) for interfacing with HDV products
or HDV-based non-linear editors via i.LINK port.**
These decks are equipped with a VTR-like jog dial, providing familiar and fast control
of the playback. In addition to the random-access capability, “Thumbnail Search”,
“Expand”, and “Scene Selection” functions significantly increase operational efficiency.
* Requires the optional PDBK-101 board ** Requires the optional PDBK-102 board
PDW-F70 Features
• MPEG HD recording at 35, 25 and 18 Mb/s via
HD-SDI, HD analogue component and RGB input
(HD analogue component and RGB input requires
the optional PDBK-103 board)
• Up-conversion recording (requires the optional
PDBK-104 board): Input from SD-SDI or SD com-
posite connectors can be recorded in the MPEG
HD format.
• Compatible with the PDJ-A640 Cart
Common Features
• Playback of MPEG HD and DVCAM material
• Down-conversion output: MPEG HD playback can
be converted to SD signals and output via the
SD-SDI*, SD composite, and i.LINK (DV OUT)
connectors.
• Up-conversion output: DVCAM playback can be
converted to 1080i HD signals and output via the
HD connectors.
• Thumbnail Search operation
• Expand function
• Scene Selection function for in-deck cuts-only
editing**
• Equipped with a Jog/Shuttle dial, providing VTR-
like operation – Jog/Variable:±1 time normal speed,
Shuttle: ±20 times normal speed
• 16:9, 3.5-inch*** colour LCD screen for displaying
playback pictures, audio monitors, timecode and
setup menus
• Repeat playback function
• A simple Remote Commander
unit is supplied.
• Gigabit Ethernet capability for
network-based file transfer
(requires the optional PDBK-101
board)
• Input and output 25 Mb/s HDV
stream (MPEG-2 TS) for inter-
facing with HDV products or
HDV-based non-linear editor
via an i.LINK port (requires the
optional PDBK-102 board)
• Compact and lightweight
design; can be placed either
horizontally or vertically
• PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software and MXF Proxy
Viewer supplied as standard
* SD-SDI interface is available only on the PDW-F70 deck.
** The video and audio cannot be edited independently.
*** Viewable area measured diagonally.
PDW-F70 PDW-F30
PDW-F70 Recording Deck/PDW-F30 Viewing Deck
XDCAM HD Decks
PDJ-A640
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