Sony XDCAM PDW-HR1 User manual

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.
The newly developed PDW-HR1 XDCAM HD422 Field Recorder further enhances the operational capability of
this series. The PDW-HR1 packs a large number of functions into its compact yet robust body. With a large
9-inch*1 WVGA LCD, material can be checked on the spot and a wide variety of GUIs offers superb
operational efficiency. It provides multi-format recording capability as standard, including a frame rate of
23.98P in 1080 mode and SD recording. A wide range of signal interfaces, including baseband video
(composite, HD/SD-SDI), Gigabit Ethernet, MPEG TS*2, DVB-ASI*2, and HDMI are also provided. What’s more,
an FTP client capability*3 allows the PDW-HR1 to transfer files via its Ethernet connection without the need
for a PC.
With its great operational versatility, the PDW-HR1 further expands the operational applications of the
XDCAM HD422 Series.
*1: Viewable area measured diagonally. *2: Requires optional PDBK-202 board.
*3: Requires a software upgrade, planned to be available in the second half of 2009.
PDW-HR1
XDCAM HD422 Field Recorder
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PDW-HR1 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
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1920 x 1080 50 24 8 4:2:2 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P Approx. 43 Approx. 95
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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)*1more than 65 more than 145
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SPECIFICATIONS
PDW-HR1
General
Dimensions (W x H x D) 11 7/8x 5 1/8x 15 3/4inches (300 x 129 x 400 mm)
Weight Approx.16 lb 5 oz (7.4 kg)
Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 12 V DC, Battery
Power consumption AC: 65 W, DC: 55 W
Operating temperature +23 to 113 °F (-5 to +45 °C)
Storage temperature -4 to +140 °F (-20 to +60 °C)
Humidity 20 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 -1 to +1 time normal speed
Shuttle mode -20 to +20 times normal speed
F.Fwd / Rev -20 / +20 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)
COMPOSITE IN BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p / 75 Ω / negative,SMPTE 170M
REF.VIDEO IN BNC x 2 (including active 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 4,+4 dBu, Hi-Z,balanced, CH1 and CH2:switchable phantom powered mic input
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
HDMI x 1, output
SDSDI OUT (SUPER) BNC x 1,SMPTE 259M (w / embedded audio), character On / Off
COMPOSITE OUT (SUPER) BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p / 75 Ω / negative, SMPTE 170M, character On / Off
ANALOG AUDIO OUT XLR 3-pin (male) x 4, +4 dBu, 600Ω, Lo-Z, balanced CH3 and CH4: switchable analog audio monitor
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*1, File Access Mode
i.LINK HDV 6-pin x 1*1, HDV 1080i / 720P
ETHERNET RJ-45 x 1, 1000Base-T: IEEE802.3ab, 100Base-TX: IEEE802.3u, 10Base-T: IEEE802.5
DVB-ASI OUT x 1*2, ISO / IEC-13818-2
REMOTE (9P) IN/OUT D-sub 9-pin (female) x 1,RS-422A
USB x 2
AC IN x 1, 100 to 240 V
DC IN XLR 4-pin (male) x 1
DC OUT 4-pin (female) x 1, DC 12 V, 7.5 W
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
9-inch*3type color LCD monitor
Built-in Audio Speaker
x 2, L/R
Supplied Accessories
Operation manual (x 1), Installation manual (x 1), XDCAM Application Software CD-ROM (x 1)
Optional Accessories
PFD50DLA/PFD23A Professional Disc, PDBK-202 MPEG TS Adaptor Board for PDW-HR1,BP-GL95/BP-L80S Lithium-ion Battery Pack, RCC-5G Remote Control Cable (5 m)
*1:AV/C (DV) interface is NOT supported. *2: Requires optional PDBK-202 board. *3: Viewable area measured diagonally.
Sony Electronics Inc.
1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
sony.com/xdcam
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