Sony XDCAM PDW-U1 Brochure page 11

Common Features on Both Camcorders
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16:9/4:3 Switchable Power HAD™ EX
CCDs
XDCAM camcorders incorporate three 16:9/4:3
switchable CCDs for their image capture device.
Using the best of Sony CCD technology, this allows
for outstanding picture quality with a high
signal-to-noise ratio of 65 dB (NTSC)/63 dB (PAL), low
smear level of -140 dB (typical), and high sensitivity
of F11.
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12-bit A/D Conversion
XDCAM camcorders also incorporate a
high-integrity 12-bit A/D converter, so that the
high-quality images captured by the Power HAD EX
CCDs are processed with great precision. In
particular, this high bit resolution allows contrast to be
reproduced precisely in mid-tone areas of the picture.
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Advanced Digital Signal Processing
A key to quality in DSP cameras is how many bits are
used in their nonlinear processes, such as gamma
correction. XDCAM camcorders use more than 30 bits,
minimizing round-off errors so the high quality of the
CCDs is maintained. The DSP LSI of XDCAM
camcorders also enables highly sophisticated image
control such as Multi-Matrix function, and Triple
Skin-Tone Detail control.
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Compact, Lightweight Body
XDCAM camcorders are designed to be very
compact and lightweight, for a high level of mobility
in the field. They weigh approximately 12 lb 9 oz
(5.7 kg) including viewfinder, microphone, disc and
BP-GL95 battery pack.
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Rugged and Ergonomic Design
The design of these camcorders is based on years of
Sony experience in camera ergonomics, and
provides a high level of mobility and balance. The
shoulder pad position is adjustable and the viewfinder
height can be selected from two positions, while rear
panel connectors are located well away from the
battery pack, making it easy to
connect cables. Operators
familiar with the comfort
benefits of Sony BETACAM
camcorders will immediately feel
at home with XDCAM
camcorders, which extend this
comfort even further.
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Shock- and Dust-Resistant Disc Drive
To minimize errors caused by shock or dust entering the
disc drive, XDCAM camcorders have several unique
ways of providing operational resistance to such factors.
The disc drive entrance is concealed by two lids helping
to prevent any dust from entering the drive. In addition,
four rubber dampers are used to hold the disc drive
block in place helping to absorb the shock that would
otherwise go into the disc drive.
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2.5-inch* Type Color LCD Screen
An easy-to-view color LCD
screen provided on the
camcorder side panel
enables advanced
operations such as
Thumbnail Search and
Scene Selection. Status
indications such as
four-channel audio meters,
and disc and battery
remaining time can also be
displayed. In addition,
camera set-up menus can
be displayed.
* Viewable area measured
diagonally .
Two mount positions
Four Shock-Absorbing Dampers
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