Chapter 1 : Overview; Features - Sony PMW-500 Operation Manual

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Features

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• IT (Interline Transfer)
image sensors with 207 million pixels, for full
HD resolution (1920 × 1080)
• "PowerHAD FX" CCDs, featuring a signal
processing ASIC with 14-bit A/D converters
These new image sensor technologies enable
the capture of very high-quality images, with
F11 (59.94i) and F12 (50i) sensitivity and an
SN ratio of 59 dB.
1) With noise suppression on (off value is 54 dB) Noise
suppression uses proprietary Sony signal processing
technology to suppress noise in highfrequency
regions.
S×S memory cards as recording media
Using S×S memory cards, the camcorder offers
nonlinear capabilities such as instant random
access and file-based operation.
You can choose FAT or UDF as the file system
for recording media.
Light weight, low power consumption
Design features custom video signal processing
ICs, and S×S memory card recording enable
fanless operation and power consumption of 29
W or less. The camcorder's light weight (3.4 kg
(7 lb 7.9 oz)) and low center of gravity make it
easy to carry on the shoulder while ensuring
superior stability.
HD recording using the "MPEG-2 Long
GOP" codec and SD recording in MPEG
IMX50/DVCAM format
The camcorder records 1920 × 1080, 1440 ×
1080, and 1280 × 720 HD images using "MPEG-
2 Long GOP" codec compression.
10 Features
Overview
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For recording in FAT mode, it offers a choice of
bit rates: either 35 Mbps (HQ mode) or 25 Mbps
(SP mode).
For recording in UDF mode, it offers a choice of
bit rates: either 35 Mbps (HQ mode) or 50 Mbps
(HD422 mode).
By utilizing an efficient compression format, the
camcorder records high-quality HD images for
long recording time of approx. 60 minutes at 50
Mbps (HD422 mode) or approx. 90 minutes at 35
Mbps (HQ mode) on a single 32-GB S×S memory
card (when the recording mode is UDF).
It can also record and play two SD formats:
MPEG IMX 50 Mbps and DVCAM 25 Mbps.
1) CBK-MD01 SD Record and Playback Key required.
For details, contact a Sony service representative
Multi-format support
The camcorder supports interlace format
recording (1080/59.94i or 1080/50i), progressive
format recording (1080/29.97P, 1080/23.98P,
720/59.94P, 720/29.97P, 720/23.98P, or 1080/
25P, 720/50P, 720/25P), thus offering the
flexibility needed for worldwide HD recording.
It also supports recording and playback of SD
signals (both NTSC and PAL). The camcorder
has an optional capability to record and play back
SD signals in IMX/DVCAM format, and can
output HD signals down-converted to SD.
A variety of functions for improved
performance under various shooting
conditions
• Picture Cache function
• Optical ND filters and electrical CC filters
• Hyper gamma
• Slow shutter function
• Clip Continuous Rec function
• Frame Recording function
• Time lapse function (interval recording)
• Slow & quick motion function
• Freeze mix function
• Focus magnification function
• Assignable switches
• 3.5-inch high-resolution color LCD monitor
• Remote control
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