Multiple-format Recording - 1080/720 and
Interlace/Progressive witchable Operation
The XDCAM EX deck and camcorders offer a wide array of
recording formats for multiple content-creation applications.
Recording mode is switchable between 1920 x 1080,1280 x 720,
and 1440 x 1080 resolution.The scanning system is also selectable
from interlace and progressive,such as 59.94i,50i,59.94P, and 50P.
In addition,XDCAM EX camcorders* offer native 23.98P
progressive recording in 1920 x 1080,and 1280 x 720 modes, while
the XDCAM EX deck** offers 23.98P in 1920 x 1080 mode.
The PMW-EX30 supports the REC function in 29.97P/25P/23.98P
mode and the EE/PB function in 29.97PsF/25PsF/23.98PsF mode
through HD-SDI input/output**.XDCAM EX camcorders do not
support the PB function but do support the EE function in 23.98PsF
mode.
The SxS PRO memory card can simultaneously hold a mix of
multiple files of any of these recording formats,allowing
flexible use of the memory card.
*On the XDCAM EX camcorder, images in 1440 x 1080/23.98P (SP) mode are
handled as 23.98P and recorded as 59.94i signals via 2-3 pull-down.
**Early PMW-EX30 requires an upgrade to achieve these capabilities. Please
contact your local Sony service representative for further details.
High-quality Uncompressed Audio Recording
In addition to HD video recording, high-quality audio is an
equally significant feature in the XDCAM EX products. The
XDCAM EX camcorders and deck record and play back
high-quality, two-channel 16-bit, 48-kHz linear PCM
uncompressed audio.
IT Friendly
With the XDCAM EX products, recordings are made as data
files in the “MP4” format, which has been standardized by
ISO. The file-based recording allows material to be handled
with great flexibility in an IT-based environment for copying,
transferring, sharing, and archiving. Those operations are
accomplished lossless without any “re-digitizing” process. The
recording system also allows for material to be viewed
directly on a PC by inserting the SxS PRO memory card into
the ExpressCard™ slot on a PC, or by linking a PC to the
Utilizing the supplied Clip Browser Version 2 and compatible
non-linear editing software, the user can view, edit, and
search metadata. This helps to improve workflow efficiency.
High Reliability
The SxS PRO memory card can resist shock (1500 G) and
vibration to (15 G). Adopting a memory recording system,
the unit's mechanism is simplified. Also, a unique “salvage”
function can restore content that has been damaged
by power loss or memory disconnection during recording*.
*In some cases, images recorded just before the accident may not be
restored (4 seconds maximum).
No Accidental Overwriting of Footage,
Immediate Recording tart
By virtue of recording on flash memory card, the XDCAM EX
products make each new recording on an empty area of
the card. This is extremely convenient, as camera operators
do not have to worry about accidentally recording over
good takes, and they don't have to search through footage
for the correct position to start the next recording. In short, it
means the camera is always ready for the next shot!
Metadata
XDCAM EX products are capable of recording a variety of
metadata, which provides a huge advantage when
searching for specific data after an initial recording has
been made. Information such as production dates, creator
names, video format, and camera settings can be saved
together with the AV material. This makes it possible to
organize and search through all recordings effectively. One
particular metadata, called Shot Mark, is a convenient
reference that can be added to desired frames to make
them easy to recall in the subsequent editing process.
Utilizing supplied Clip Browser Version 2.0, the XDCAM EX Clip
Browsing Software, the user can view, edit, and search
metadata. This helps to improve workflow efficiency.
Compression None ( inear PCM)
Number of Channels 2 channels
ampling Frequency 48 kHz
Quantization 16 bits/sample
XDCAM EX Camcorders
NTSC Setting
59.94i, 29.97P, 23.98P
59.94P, 29.97P, 23.98P
59.94i*
PA Setting
50i, 25P
50P, 25P
50i
PA Setting
50i, 25P**
50P
50i
XDCAM EX Deck
NTSC Setting
59.94i, 29.97P**, 23.98P**
59.94P
59.94i
XDCAM EX-A New Generation of HD Recording ystem
Instant-access Thumbnail earch With
“Expand” Function
Each time a recording is started and stopped on the
XDCAM EX products, the video and audio signals are
recorded as one clip. During playback, users can cue-up to
the next or previous clip simply by pressing the “Next” or
“Previous” button, as you would do on a CD or DVD player.
Furthermore, thumbnails are automatically generated for
each clip as a visual reference, allowing operators to cue-up
to a desired scene simply by guiding the cursor to a
thumbnail and pressing the “Play” button. For further
convenience, the “Expand” function allows one selected clip
in the Thumbnail display to be divided into 12 even-time
intervals, each with their own
thumbnail identifier. This is useful if
an operator wanted to quickly
search for a particular scene
within a lengthy clip.
5
1920 x 1080 (HQ Mode)
1280 x 720 (HQ Mode)
1440 x 1080 ( P Mode)
Recording Clips
4 seconds
at maximum
May not be
restored
OK
Restored Clips Restoration
Accidental power loss or memory
disconnection during recording.
