Sony PDW-F800 User manual

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PDW-F800
XDCAM HD422 Camcorder
PDW-F1600
XDCAM HD422 Recording Deck
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.
Now, Sony is proud to announce two new powerful additions to the series – the PDW-F800 camcorder and the PDW-F1600 deck.
They both offer multi-format recording flexibility as standard – including SD recording and a frame rate of 23.98P in 1080 mode.
The PDW-F800 camcorder builds on the features of the PDW-700 camcorder. Enhanced functions, such as Slow & Quick Motion
(over-crank and under-crank recording),make the PDW-F800 ideal for cinema and TV drama productions, as well as ENG applications.
The foundation of the PDW-F1600 deck incorporates the features of the PDW-HD1500, and acts as more than just a file-based
recording deck. With its insert/assemble editing capability, it can be used as a recorder in a linear editing system – just like a
conventional VTR.

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For a new Era of File-based HD Production –
the PDW-F800 and PDW-F1600
Common Features of the PDW-F800 and the PDW-F1600
■ MPEG HD422 codec
• HD 1920 x 1080 and 1280 x 720 recording
• High quality 24-bit eight channel uncompressed audio
recording*1
■ Wide choice of recording modes: including 23.98P format
recording and playback as standard
■ Supports a choice of HD (MPEG HD*2) and SD (MPEG IMX/
DVCAM™) recording modes as standard
■ Built-in up-/down-conversion (HD/SD) and cross-conversion
(1080/720) system
■ Dual-layer (50GB, PFD50DLA) and single-layer
(23.3GB, PFD23A) Professional Disc media support
■ File-based search operation
• Thumbnail search function
• Expand function
• Clip Filtering
■ Proxy Data (1.5 Mb/s for video and 0.5 Mb/s for audio) and
metadata recording
■ Scene Selection: simple EDL-based cuts-only editing
■ Metadata recording: UMID, Extended UMID, EssenceMark™
(Shot Mark), Clipag
■ Easy metadata input via USB keyboard*3 or software
keyboard
■ i.LINK™*4 interface (File Access Mode)
■ Ethernet interface (PDW-F800: 100Base-TX, PDW-F1600:
1000Base-T)
■ FTP client capability: allows le transfer via Ethernet without
a PC
■ Clip Continuous REC mode*5
■ Single Clip Playback: allows users to play back just one
selected clip
■ Data le recording by User Data folder: allows recording of
any le type onto Professional Disc media
■ Local language in clip/disc properties: Chinese, German,
French, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and more
*1: Audio specications vary according to product and recording mode (up
to four channels with the PDW-F800).
*2: 18 Mb/s mode is playback only.
*3: Some keyboards can not be used. Please refer to the supplied manual
for details.
*4: i.LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product is
equipped with an IEEE 1394 connector. Not all products with an i.LINK
connector may communicate with each other. Please refer to the
documentation that comes with any device having an i.LINK connector for
information on compatibility, operating conditions, and proper connection.
*5: PDW-F1600 must be remotely controlled via RS-422A interface, or during
Trigger REC mode via an HD-SDI interface.
PFD50DLA PFD23A
PDW-F800 & PDW-F1600 Recording/Playback Specifications
Mode
(Codec) Number of Pixels Bit Rate (Mb/s) Audio Bits Audio Channels
Y/C
Sampling
Frame
Frequency
Recording Time (Unit: Minutes)
PFD23A 23.3 GB PFD50DLA 50 GB
MPEG HD422
(MPEG-2 4:2:2P@HL)
1920 x 1080 50 24 8*24:2:2 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P Approx. 43 Approx. 95
1280 x 720 59.94P, 50P, 23.98P (Pull-down) Approx. 43 Approx. 95
MPEG HD
(MPEG-2 MP@HL)
1440 x 1080
35
16
4
4:2:0 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P
more than 65 more than 145
2*1more than 68 more than 150
25 4 Approx. 85 Approx. 190
2*1Approx. 90 Approx. 200
18*14*1more than 112 more than 248
2*1more than 122 more than 265
1280 x 720 35 16 4 4:2:0 59.94P, 50P, 23.98P (Pull-down) more than 65 more than 145
25 Approx. 85 Approx. 190
MPEG IMX
(MPEG-2 4:2:2P@ML) 720 x 480 (NTSC) / 720 x 576 (PAL)
50 24 4
4:2:2 59.94i, 50i
Approx. 45 Approx. 100
16 8*2
40 24 4 Approx. 55 Approx. 120
16 8*2
30 24 4 Approx. 68 Approx. 150
16 8*2
DVCAM 720 x 480 (NTSC) / 720 x 576 (PAL) 25 16 4 4:2:0 (NTSC) / 4:1:1 (PAL) 59.94i, 50i Approx.85 Approx. 185
*1: Playback only. *2: Up to 4 ch with PDW-F800.
Local Language Support

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■ Linear editing*3 using RS-422A interface
Linear Editing Conguration Example
Player : PDW-HD1500
Recorder : PDW-F1600
Controller : RM-280
• Assemble edit • Audio/Video Insert
• A/V split edit
PDW-F800 Features
■ Three 2/3-inch-type Power HAD™ FX CCDs, each with 1920 x
1080 effective pixels
■ High quality four channel 24-bit audio recording*1
■ Slow & Quick Motion function
(over-cranking and under-cranking shooting)
• 23.98P: 1P to 48P in 1P increments
(24x-quick to 1/2x-slow motion)
• 25P: 1P to 50P in 1P increments
(25x-quick to 1/2x-slow motion)
• 29.97P: 1P to 59.94P in 1P increments
(30x-quick to 1/2x-slow motion)
■ Image Inverter for use with
cinema lens adaptors
■ Variety of gamma settings
• HyperGamma: inherited from
Sony’s well-proven CineAlta
camcorders
• User Gamma: users can set their desired gamma curve*2
■ Optical CC lters and ND lters
• CC : A.Cross, B.3200K, C.4300K, D.6300K
• ND : 1.Clear, 2.1/4ND, 3.1/16ND, 4.1/64ND
■ Automatic Lens Aberration Compensation*3
■ Focus Assist bar graph display on viewnder
■ Auto Tracing White Balance & Hold mode
■ Output markers such as SkinG, Safety, Aspect, and Center
on HD-SDI OUTPUT
■ Proxy Data recording on USB memory*4
■ Builds on the features of the well-proven PDW-700 camcorder
• 3.5-inch*5 LCD • Slow Shutter • Interval Recording
• Picture Cache Recording (up to 30 seconds) and Disc
Exchange Cache • Shock-less Gain Control
• Digital wireless microphone system (Option: DWR-S01D)
• DVB-ASI output (Option: HDCA-702)
• Pool-feed operation (Option: CBK-HD01 (HD/SD-SDI),
CBK-SC02 (Composite))
• Remote Control (Option: RM-B750/B150, MSU-950/900
and RCP-920/921/750751)
• And much more
*1: Audio specications vary according to by recording mode (up to four
channels).
*2: Using the CVP File Editor Software, available to download from the Sony
website. User Gamma les can be imported to the PDW-F800 by Memory
Stick®/Memory Stick PRO™/Memory Stick PRO Duo™.
*3: Works only with applicable lenses. Please contact lens manufacturers for
details.
*4: Please contact your nearest Sony ofce for details of the applicable USB
memory.
*5: Viewable area measured diagonally.
PDW-F1600 Features
■ Dual optical pick-up for higher-speed le transfer (approx.
220 Mb/s*1) via Gigabit Ethernet interface
■ High quality eight channel 24-bit audio recording*2
■ Suitable for both in-house and eld operation
■ Audio insert input for ve to eight channels through four
AES/EBU inputs
■ Input audio channel mix capability: allows several audio
channels to be mixed into a desired channel
■ Native 23.98P and pull-down (59.94i) playback
■ Builds on the features of the well-proven PDW-HD1500 deck
• 4.3-inch*4 LCD
• Built-in speaker
• AC, DC or battery powered
• Picture Cache Recording (up to 30 seconds) and Disc
Exchange Cache
• Trigger REC function (synchronized recording with
compatible camcorders*5)
• Input and output of an HDV™-compatible stream in
1080i/720P format (Option: PDBK-201)
• Compatible with Sony’s PDJ-C1080 and PDJ-A640 XDCAM
carts
• And much more
*1: When transferring an MPEG HD422 clip.
*2: Audio specications vary according to recording mode.
*3: Not available in MPEG HD (35/25/18 Mb/s) modes.
*4: Viewable area measured diagonally.
*5: PDW-F800/700, HDW-650/730/750 series, HDW-790 and HDW-F900R
camcorders.
PDW-F800 with cinema lens

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SPECIFICATIONS
PDW-F800
General
Weight Approx.9 lb 8 oz (4.3 kg) (w/o options),
Approx.13 lb 4 oz (6.0 kg) (w/VF, Mic, Disc, BP-GL95 battery)
Power requirements DC 12 V +5.0 V/-1.0 V
Power consumption Approx. 40 W (while recording, w/o options, color LCD On)
Approx. 44 W (while recording, w/viewfinder, color LCD On, manual lens, microphone)
Operating temperature +23 to 104 °F (-5 to +40 °C)
Storage temperature -4 to +140 °F (-20 to +60 °C)
Humidity 10 to 90% (relative humidity)
Continuous operating time Approx.120 min. w/BP-GL95 battery
Recording/playback time MPEG HD422 mode:Approx.95 min. with PFD50DLA. Approx. 43 min. with PFD23A.
Inputs/Outputs
SDI IN BNC x 1*1
(switchable)
HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio)
SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio)
GENLOCK IN BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω, unbalanced (Composite input*2shares the same connector)
AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2: XLR 3-pin (female) x 2, Line / Mic / Mic+48V / AES/EBU selectable
MIC IN XLR 5-pin (female,stereo) x 1
TC IN BNC x 1, 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 Ω
SDI OUT BNC x 2
1HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio)
SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio)
2 (character On/Off) HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio)
SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio)
TEST OUT BNC x 1
(switchable)
HD Y
SD Composite (character On/Off)
AUDIO OUT XLR 5-pin (male,stereo) x 1
TC OUT BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
EARPHONE Mini-jack x 2 (front: manaural, rear: stereo/monoral)
CAMERA ADAPTOR 50-pin x 1
i.LINK 6-pin x 1*3, File Access Mode
ETHERNET RJ-45 x 1, 100Base-TX: IEEE802.3u, 10Base-T: IEEE802.3
LENS 12-pin
REMOTE 8-pin
LIGHT 2-pin, DC 12 V, max. 50 W
DC IN XLR 4-pin (male) x 1,11 to 17 V
DC OUT 4-pin x 1, 11 to 17 V,0.5 A max (for wireless microphone receiver)
MEMORY STICK x 1 (for camera setup files)
USB x 1
Audio Performance
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB
Dynamic range More than 93 dB
Distortion Less than 0.08% (at 1 kHz, reference level)
Crosstalk Less than -70 dB (at 1kHz, reference level)
Wow & flutter Below measurable limit
Headroom 12/16/18/20 dB (selectable)
Camera Section
Pickup device 3-chip 2/3-inch type HD Power HAD FX CCDs
Effective picture elements 1920 x 1080
Optical system F1.4 prism
Built-in optical
filters
CC A: Cross, B: 3200K, C: 4300K, D: 6300K
ND 1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND
Shutter speed
1080/59.94i 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000. 1/2000, ECS, SLS
1080/50i 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS
1080/29.97P 1/40, 1/60, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS
1080/25P 1/33, 1/50, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS
1080/23.98P 1/32,1/48,1/50,1/60,1/96,1/125,1/250,1/500,1/1000,1/2000, ECS, SLS
720/23.98P
(Pull-down) 1/32,1/48,1/50,1/60,1/96,1/125,1/250,1/500,1/1000,1/2000, ECS, SLS
Slow Shutter 1- to 8-, and 16-frame accumulation*4
Lens mount 2/3-inch-type 48 bayonet mount
Sensitivity (2000 lx,
89.9% reflectance)
59.94i F11
50i F12
Minimum illumination Approx.0.016 lx (F1.4 lens,+42 dB,with 16-frame accumulation)
Gain selection -6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 dB
Smear level -135 dB (typical)
S/N ratio 59 dB (54 dB w/o NS)
Modulation depth 45% or more at 27.5 MHz
Horizontal resolution 1000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode)
Registration 0.02% or less for entire screen area (excluding distortion due to lens)
Viewfinder
Option
Built-in LCD Monitor
3.5-inch*5type color LCD monitor
Supplied Accessories
Shoulder belt (x 1), Operation manual (x 1), XDCAM Application Software CD-ROM (x 1)
Micorphone cable (for converting 3-pin to 5-pin) (x1)
Optional Accessories
PFD50DLA/PFD23A Professional Disc
CBK-HD01 HD/SD-SDI Input Board
CBK-SC02 Analog Composite Input Board,
HDVF-C30WR/HDVF-C35W/HDVF-20A/HDVF-200 Viewfinder
DWR-S01D/WRR-855S Wireless Microphone Receiver
ECM-680S/ECM-678/ECM-674 Shotgun-type Electret Condenser Microphone
BP-GL95/BP-GL65/BP-L80S/BP-L60S Litium-ion Battery Pack
BC-L500/BC-L160/BC-L70 Battery Charger
AC-DN10/AC-DN2B AC Adaptor
RM-B750/RM-B150 Remote Control Unit
RCP-920/RCP-921/RCP-750/RCP-751 Remote Control Unit
MSU-900/MSU-950 Master Setup Unit
HDCA-702 MPEG TS Adaptor
VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor
BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket
CAC-12 Mic Holder
LC-H300/LC-DS300SFT Carrying Case
PDW-F1600
General
Dimensions (W x H x D) 8 3/8x 5 1/4x 15 5/8inches (210 x 132 x 396 mm)
Weight Approx.14 lb 5 oz (6.5 kg)
Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 12 V DC
Power consumption AC: 80 W, DC: 65 W, SAVEMODE(DC): 55 W
Operating temperature +41 to 104 °F (+5 to +40 °C)
Storage temperature -4 to +140 °F (-20 to +60 °C)
Humidity 25 to 90% (relative humidity)
Recording/playback time MPEG HD422 mode:Approx. 95 min. with PFD50DLA. Approx.43 min. with PFD23A.
Search speed
Jog mode -1 to +1 time normal speed
Variable speed -2 to +2 times normal speed
Shuttle mode -20 to +20 times normal speed
F.Fwd/Rev -35/+35 times normal speed
Inputs/Outputs
HDSDI IN BNC x 1
(switchable)
HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio)
SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio)
REF.VIDEO IN BNC x 2 (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 AUDIO IN XLR 3-pin (female) x 2,+6 dBu, Hi-Z, balanced
DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN 1/2,3/4 BNC x 2, 4 ch (2 ch each, 1/2 ch and 3/4 ch), AES-3id-1995
TIME CODE IN BNC x 1, SMPTE time code, 0.5 to 18 Vp-p/3.3 kΩ/unbalanced
HDSDI OUT 1 BNC x 1,SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio)
HDSDI OUT 2 (SUPER) BNC x 1, SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio), character On/Off
SDSDI OUT 1 BNC x 1, SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio)
SDSDI OUT 2 (SUPER) BNC x 1,SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio), character On/Off
COMPOSITE OUT 1 BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω/negative,SMPTE 170M
COMPOSITE OUT 2 (SUPER) BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω/negative,SMPTE 170M, character On/Off
ANALOG AUDIO OUT XLR 3-pin (male) x 2, +4 dBu, 600Ω, Lo-Z, balanced
AUDIO MONITOR XLR 3-pin (male) x 2, +4 dBu, 600Ω, Lo-Z, balanced
DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT 1/2,3/4 BNC x 2, 4 ch (2 ch each, 1/2 ch and 3/4 ch), AES-3id-1995
TIME CODE OUT BNC x 1, SMPTE time code, 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω/unbalanced
PHONES Stereophone-jack x 1
i.LINK S400 6-pin x 1*1File Access Mode
HDV*21080i/720P
ETHERNET RJ-45 x 1, 1000Base-T: IEEE802.3ab, 100Base-TX: IEEE802.3u, 10Base-T: IEEE802.5
REMOTE (9P) D-sub 9-pin (female) x 1, RS-422A
VIDEO CONTROL D-sub 9-pin (female) x 1,EIA RS-423
AC IN x 1, 100 to 240 V
DC IN 12V XLR 4-pin (male) x 1
REMOTE 4-pin (female) x 1, DC 12 V, 7.5 W
MAINTENANCE USB x 2
Video Performance
Sampling frequency Y: 74.25 MHz, Pb/Pr: 37.125MHz
Quantization 8 bit/sample
Compression MPEG-2 4:2:2P@HL
Composite output Frequency response:0.5 to 5.75 MHz +0.5 dB/-2.0 dB
S/N(Y): 53 dB or more Y/C delay: ± 20 ns or less K-factor (K2T): 1% or less
Processor Adjustment Range
Video level -∞ to +3 dB
Chroma level -∞ to +3 dB
Set up/black level ± 30 IRE/±210 mV
Chroma phase ± 30 °
System sync phase ± 15 μs
System sync phase (fine) 0 to 400 ns
Audio Performance
Sampling frequency 48 kHz
Quantization 24 bit
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB
Dynamic range 90 dB or more
Distortion 0.05% or less
Headroom 12/16/18/20 dB (selectable)
Built-in LCD Monitor
4.3-inch*3type color LCD monitor
Built-in Audio Speaker
x 1, monaural
Supplied Accessories
Operation manual (x 1),Installation manual (x 1),
XDCAM Application Software CD-ROM (x 1)
Optional Accessories
PFD50DLA/PFD23A Professional Disc
PDBK-201 MPEG TS IN/OUT Board
BKP-L551 Lithium-ion Battery Adaptor
BP-GL95/BP-L80S Lithium-ion Battery Pack
HKDV-900 Video Control Unit (Ver 2.00 or later)
RM-280 Editing Controller (Ver 2.03 or later)
RCC-5G Remote Control Cable (5 m)
*1:AV/C (DV) interface is NOT supported.
*2: Requires optional PDBK-201 board.
*3:Viewable area measured diagonally.
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Features and specications are subject to change without notice.
All non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.
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*1: Requires an optional CBK-HD01 board.
*2: Requires an optional CBK-SC02 board.
*3:AV/C (DV) interface is NOT supported.
*4: Only even numer of frame setting is available in 720 mode. Slow Shutter can not function with the Digital Extender.
*5:Viewable area measured diagonally.