Sony HDCA-702 User manual

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The HDCA-702 MPEG TS Adaptor is a unique new device which enhances workflow flexibility with
various interfaces in an ultra-compact design. It provides real-time encoding of HD-SDI input
signals into an MPEG Transport Stream (TS) for output via a DVB-ASI connector.
One of this adaptor’s applications is field news gathering, using a field pickup unit and satellite
transmission. The HDCA-702 encodes camcorder output signals to MPEG TS and outputs this
stream via its DVB-ASI connector at the same time the camcorder is recording. It is also possible
to encode while the camcorder plays back recorded material.
For encoding, video formats and data rates are selected according to the bandwidth available
for transmission. ong-distance transmission (up to 150 meters) is possible via a BNC cable*.
The HDCA-702 can also be used in a standalone configuration and can be connected to a
device via an HD-SDI interface.
This adaptor also supports output of HDV™-compatible MPEG streams from the i. INK®**
connector to use with HDV-compatible HDD units and nonlinear editing systems.
* The BNC cable must be compliant with DVB-ASI.
** i. INK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product is equipped with an IEEE 1394 connector. Not all products with an i. INK
connector may communicate with each other. Please refer to the documentation that comes with any device having an i. INK connector for
information on compatibility, operating conditions and proper connection.
An Affordable Solution for MPEG Encoding and Direct Transmission over ASI
HDCA-702
MPEG TS Adaptor
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Features
Real-time Transmission
HDCA-702
Docked with a Camcorder
DVB-ASI
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Modulator
Microwave or SNG
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DVB-ASI
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Playback & Transmission
HDCA-702
Devices with HD-SDI output
HD-SDI
Modulator
Microwave or SNG
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HDV Stream Feeding
HDCA-702
Docked with a Camcorder
i.LINK
HDV VTR
HDV NLEs
HDCA-702 Specifications
HDCA-702 Applications
■Encode to MPEG TS in MPEG-2 4:2:0 MP@H or MPEG-2 MP@H-14 (HDV compatible)
■Output from DVB-ASI (BNC) or i. INK (6-pin) interface
■Cable-less docking on the rear of the XDCAM®PDW-700 camcorder via
50-pin connection
■Can be docked on a variety of Sony camcorders with HD-SDI output*1:
PDW-700/F355, HDW-F900R/790/790P/750/730S/650series*2
■Equipped with HD-SDI input: Compatible with a variety of devices which have HD-SDI outputs
■Transmission distances: Up to 150 meters*3for DVB-ASI output or up to 4 meters for i. INK output
■Synchronized recording with HDD devices connected to camcorders via i. INK interface:
applicable camcorders: PDW-700*4, HDW-F900R/790/790P/750/730S/650series
*1: Camcorder output signals must be input to HDCA-702 through HD-SDI cable connection.
*2: For more details on dockable camcorders, please contact your nearest Sony office.
*3: The BNC cable must be compliant with DVB-ASI.
*4: HD-SDI cable connection only. 50-pin interface will support this function by
a software upgrade planned to be available in summer 2009.
HDCA-702
Power requirements DC 12 V +5.0 V/-1.0 V
Power consumption Approx. 6 W
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)
Weight Approx. 1 lb 9 oz (0.7 kg)
Dimensions Standalone 5 3/4 x 7 3/8 x 3 3/8 inches (143 x 185 x 83.5 mm)
Docked on PDW-700 5 3/4 x 7 3/8 x 3 inches (143 x 185 x 76 mm)
Stream format Video Codec DVB-ASI MPEG-2 MP@HL
i.LINK MPEG-2 MP@H-14
Frame pixels, Frame pixels Frame frequency Bitrate (selectable: 0.01 Mb/s step) Number of GOP
frequency, DVB-ASI 1920 x 1080 59.94i 35.00 Mb/s to 43.25 Mb/s 15 frames
bitrate and 50i 12 frames
number of GOP 1440 x 1080 59.94i 17.25 Mb/s to 43.25 Mb/s 15 frames
50i 12 frames
1280 x 720 59.94P, 50P 12 frames
i.LINK (HDV) 1440 x 1080 59.94i 25 Mb/s (fixed) 15 frames
50i 12 frames
Audio MPEG-1 Layer 2, 2 ch, 48 kHz, 384 kb/s
MPEG-2 Layer 2, 4 ch, 48 kHz, 384 kb/s
Signal inputs HD-SDI Input BNC x 1
Signal outputs Loop-through BNC x 1
DVB-ASI BNC x 1
i.LINK 6-pin, IEEE1394
Other inputs/outputs DC Input XLR 4-pin x 1, 12 V
Camcorder connector 50-pin (for docking on PDW-700)
Supplied accessories Operation manual (x 1), Holder (x 1), Fixing bracket (x 1 set)
Optional accessories AC-DN10/DN2B: AC Adaptor*1
BP-GL95/GL65/L80S/L60S: Lithium-ion Battery Pack*1
*1: When docked on a camcorder, keep the total power consumption of the camcorder and peripherals (excluding the HDCA-702) under 100 W.
Please contact your nearest Sony office for more details.
HDCA-702 with PDW-700
Printed in USA (4/09)
©2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
All non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.
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