Sony PMW50 User manual

Sony proudly introduces a new XDCAM®portable recorder, the
PMW-50 with a 3.5-inch* LCD display and two SxS®memory card
slots. The PMW-50 takes on several important roles, particularly
in field operation, including content viewing, content copying, SDI
feed recording, and interfacing with NLE systems. As this recorder
shares a common battery and AC adaptor with XDCAM handy
camcorders, users can take it into the field at a moment’s notice,
without having to prepare a dedicated power source. The PMW-50
provides recording capability in MPEG HD422 as well as HD420
and SD, to suit all user requirements. Furthermore, recorded data
on SxS memory cards can be easily copied to an external USB
HDD, which saves the cost of additional data storage**.
* Viewable area measured diagonally.
** A firmware upgrade is planned to be available in Spring 2013 that will enable
connection via an optional USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
PMW-50
XDCAM HD422 Portable Recorder
Screen image simulated
Simple Copy and Backup
With the PMW-50, users find it easy to make
copies and backups, using the two SxS
slots or connecting an optional external
USB HDD* to one of the interfaces.
This enables clips to be
copied directly to USB HDD
without using a PC, and
helps users to make backup
copies quickly and simply.
* A firmware upgrade is planned to be available in Spring 2013
that will enable connection via an optional USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
Multi-format Support In Both HD and SD
The PMW-50 has a highly flexible multi-format recording and playback
capability as standard. Users can select recording and playback formats
from HD (MPEG HD422 50 Mbps and MPEG HD420 35 Mbps/25 Mbps)
and SD (MPEG IMX50 and DVCAM) in a variety of frame frequencies. In
addition, with its down-conversion capability, the PMW-50 is able to
output SD signals even while playing back HD content. Thus the PMW-50
can fit seamlessly into any environment, from SD to HD.
Compact Yet Powerful Playback/Recording Deck
The PMW-50 supports a variety of playback and recording functions to
enhance user operation in every circumstance. For playback, users can
select to play only the clips marked as “OK Clip”. Also, the PMW-50 can
playback the selected portions of clips by picking up between Shotmark1
and Shotmark2. For recording, the Continuous Recording function
enables users to create a single file, even recording multiple clips for
easier upload when editing. The PMW-50 also has a Loop Recording*
function, which automatically switches the recording media from one slot
to the other when media in the active slot gets full, and continues
recording until the stop button is pressed.
* A firmware upgrade is planned to be available in Fall 2013 that will enable the Loop
Recording function.
Beneficial Functions for Field Operation
The PMW-50 accepts HD or SD signals via SDI, and records onto an
SxS card. And while signals are being input, the PMW-50 can output
signals via an i.LINK®* interface and can be used as an ingest to NLE
systems. Conversely, input to the PMW-50 via i.LINK interface can be
converted to SDI, which is useful for feeding to other systems immediately
after editing. For a quick onsite review of recorded clips, HD/SD-SDI, HDMI,
or composite can be used to output images to an optional monitor.
When there is no monitor, the large easy-to-see 3.5-inch** color LCD
display with a built-in speaker comes in handy. The PMW-50 works with an
AC adaptor and BP-U Series battery which are commonly used with XDCAM
handy camcorders. This makes the PMW-50 highly versatile and available
for immediate use in field operation.
* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394
connector. Not all products with an i.LINK connector will necessarily communicate with
each other. For information on compatibility, operating conditions, and proper connection,
please refer to the documentation supplied with any device with an i.LINK connector.
** Viewable area measured diagonally.
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Features, design, and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Weights and measurements are approximate.
Sony, XDCAM, DVCAM, SxS, SxS Pro, Memory Stick, Remote Commander,
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Optional Accessories
Specifications
SBP-64A
SxS Pro™ Memory Card
BC-U1/U2
Battery Charger (1-slot/2-slot)
SBS-64G1A/32G1A
SxS-1 Memory Card
MEAD-MS01
Memory Stick®Adaptor
MEAD-SD01/02
SD Card Adaptor
QDA-EX1
XQD Adaptor
BP-U90/U60/U30
Lithium-ion Battery Pack
PMW-50
General
Power Requirements DC 12 V
Power Consumption Approx. 9 W (while recording, LCD monitor On)
Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C)
Weight Approx. 2.2 lbs (1 kg) (body)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 4.88" x 3.46" x 9.33" (124 x 86 x 237 mm) (without protrusions)
Recording/Playback Format
(Video)
<UDF>
- HD422 mode: CBR, 50 Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL
- HD420 mode:VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL
- DVCAM®mode: DVCAM
- IMX 50 mode: CBR, 50 Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@ML Intra
<FAT>
- HQ mode:VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL
- SP mode: CBR, 25 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@H14
- DVCAM mode: DVCAM
Recording/Playback Format
(Audio)
<UDF>
- HD422 mode: LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
- IMX 50 mode: LPCM 24/16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
- Other mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
<FAT>
- HD mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
- SD mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels
Recording/Playback Time
(MPEG HD422)
<UDF>
HD 422 mode:
Approx. 120 min with SBP-64A/SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 60 min with SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Recording/Playback Time
(MPEG HD)
<UDF>
HD 420 mode:
Approx. 180 min with SBP-64A/SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 90 min with SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
<FAT>
HQ mode:
Approx. 200 min with SBP-64A/SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 100 min with SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
SP Mode:
Approx. 280 min with SBP-64A/SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 140 min with SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Recording/Playback Time
(MPEG IMX)
<UDF>
IMX 50 mode:
Approx. 120 min with SBP-64A/SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 60 min with SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
PMW-50
Recording/Playback Time
(DVCAM)
<UDF>
DVCAM mode:
Approx. 220 min with SBP-64A/SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 110 min with SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
<FAT>
DVCAM mode:
Approx. 260 min with SBP-64A/SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 130 min with SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Battery Operating Time Approx. 180 min with BP-U30 battery (while recording, LCD monitor On)
Approx. 360 min with BP-U60 battery (while recording, LCD monitor On)
Approx. 540 min with BP-U90 battery (while recording, LCD monitor On)
Media Drive
Media Type ExpressCard/34 slot (x2)
Input/Output
HD-SDI Input BNC (x1), HD/SD selectable SMPTE 292M/259M standards
SD-SDI Input BNC (x1), HD/SD selectable SMPTE 292M/259M standards
Analog Composite Output BNC (x1) NTSC or HD-Y
HD-SDI Output BNC (x1), HD/SD selectable SMPTE 292M/259M standards
SD-SDI Output BNC (x1), HD/SD selectable SMPTE 292M/259M standards
HDMI Output Type A 19-pin (x1)
Analog Audio Output Phono jack (CH-1, CH-2) -10dBu (Reference Level), 47kΩ
Headphone Output Stereo mini jack (x1)
i.LINK Interface IEEE 1394, 4-pin (x1)
HDV stream input/output, DVCAM stream input**/output, S400
USB USB device,Type-B (x1)
DC Output (12 V) DC jack (12 V)
Option 4-pin,Type A
Other Equipment
Built-in Display 3.5-inch* type color LCD monitor: 852 (H) x 3 (RGB) x 480 (V), 16:9
Supplied Accessories
USB cable (1)
Infrared Remote Commander®Unit (1)
BC-U1 battery charger (1)
Lithium battery (CR2025 for the IR Remote Commander Unit) (1):
- Pre-installed to the IR Remote Commander Unit
Operating instructions (1)
CD-ROM (Operating instructions) (1)
* Viewable area measured diagonally.
** A firmware upgrade is planned for Spring 2013 that will enable the DVCAM stream input function.
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