Sony PDW-HR1/MK1 XDCAM HD422 Field Recorder

The Sony PDW-HR1/MK1 is a portable recorder for Sony's high-end XDCAM HD422 format.

The recorder accepts both dual and single-layer professional discs and can record in a variety of different settings. This version comes pre-installed with the PDBK-MK1 SxS Card option, which adds two ExpressCard slots and allows you to also review footage captured to SxS Card media. With its 9" LCD viewer and built-in stereo speaker--and ability to be powered using IDX batteries--this lightweight, mobile deck isideal for field recording.

The pre-installed PDBK-MK1 SxS Card Option adds two ExpressCard slots to the PDW-HR1 which enables the PDW-HR1 to also read the FAT-32 formatted cards recorded by the XDCAM EX camcorders as well as the UDF formatted cards recorded by the PMW-500 camcorder.

• HD recording at up to 50 Mb/s using MPEG HD422
• Support for existing XDCAM HD and XDCAM SD formats as standard
• 1080i and 720P recording
• Dual-layer disc (50 GB, PFD50DLA) and single-layer disc (23.3 GB, PFD23A) support
• Long recording time (at 50 Mb/s): approximately 95 minutes on dual-layer disc and 43 minutes on single-layer disc
• Thumbnail operation
• Proxy data and metadata recording
• Built-in up-conversion to HD from SDI input when recording
• HD/SD conversion and cross conversion between 1080 and 720 at the output during playback
• Multi-format compact HD/SD Recorder
• Video format (4:2:2 HD 1080 50i, 59.94i)
• High-quality eight-channel audio recording
• 9"-type color LCD display
• VTR-like jog/shuttle operation
• Video control (via front panel and remote)
• Compact and lightweight
• AC, DC, or battery powered
• Ethernet interface
• i.LINK interface
• HDMI output for viewing
• DVB-ASI output by PDBK-202 option
• Key panel illumination light for use in low-light environments
• Clip Continuous Recording
• Direct FTP copy function

Key Features:

• With SxS Card Slot Option
• 50Mbps MPEG HD422 Recording
• 1080i and 720p
• Supports 24p in 1080i
• HD/SD Conversion
• Dual- and Single-Layer Disc Support
• 9" LCD
• HD-SDI
• 24-Bit Uncompressed Audio

• With SxS Card Slot Option
• 50Mbps MPEG HD422 Recording
• 1080i and 720p
• Supports 24p in 1080i
• HD/SD Conversion
• Dual- and Single-Layer Disc Support
• 9" LCD
• HD-SDI
• 24-Bit Uncompressed Audio

• Sony PDW-HR1/MK1 XDCAM HD422 Field Recorder
• PDBK-MK1 SxS Card Option
• Operation Manual
• Installation Manual
• XDCAM Application Software
• CD-ROM

Application: XDCAM HD422 Recording/Playback
LCD: 9"
Formats:
Video:

• MPEG HD422 (CBR: 50 Mb/s)
• MPEG HD: HQ mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s)
• SP mode (CBR, 25 Mb/s)
• LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 18 Mb/s) (Playback only)
• MPEG IMX (CBR, 50/40/30 Mb/s)
• DVCAM (CBR, 25 Mb/s)

Proxy Video:

• MPEG-4

Audio:

• MPEG HD422: 8 ch/24 bits/48 kHz
• MPEG HD: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz
• MPEG IMX: 4 ch/24 bits/48 kHz or 8 ch/16 bits/48 kHz
• DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz

Proxy Audio:

• A-law (8 ch/8 bits/8 kHz)

Search Speed Range:

• Jog mode: -1 to +1 times normal speed
• Variable mode: -1 to +1 times normal speed
• Shuttle mode: -20 to +20 times normal speed
• F.Fwd/Rev: -20 to +20 times normal speed

Inputs/Outputs:

• Composite: BNC (x1 Input, x1 Output)
• HD-SDI: BNC (x1 Input, x2 Output)
• HDMI (x1 Output)
• Reference: BNC (x2 Input)
• Analog Audio: XLR 3-Pin, Female (x4 Input, x4 Output)
• Timecode: BNC (x1 Input, x1 Output)
• Headphone: Stereo MiniJack
• i.LINK/FireWire: 6-Pin (x2)
• Ethernet: RJ-45 1000-BaseT
• DVB-ASI (x1 Output)
• Remote: RS-422A, 9-Pin (x1 Input/Output)
• USB: USB 2.0 (x2)

Audio Capabilities:

• Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz
• Quantization: 24 bits
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-1.0 dB (0 dB at 1 kHz)
• Dynamic Range: More than 90 dB
• Distortion: Less than 0.05% (at 1kHz)
• Headroom: 20/18/16/12 dB (selectable)

Speaker: Built-in (x2), L/R
Operating Temperature: 23-113°F (-5-45°C)
Power Requirements:

• 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz
• 12VDC

Power Consumption:

• VAC: 65W
• VDC: 55W

Dimensions (WxHxD): 11.9 x 5.2 x 15.8" (30 x 12.9 x 40cm)
Weight: 16.3 lbs (7.4kg)