Sony PDW-F1600 Manual

PDW-F1600
XDCAM HD422 Recording Deck
Sony's top-of-the-line XDCAM HD422 Series is being
embraced around the world for its file-based record-
ing capability utilizing high-capacity and highly reli-
able Professional Disc media. Thanks to its newly de-
veloped MPEG HD422 codec, the XDCAM HD422 Ser-
ies provides high-quality video and audio recording
capabilities, with an image resolution of 1920 x 1080
and eight-channel 24-bit uncompressed audio.
Now, Sony is proud to announce a new addition to the
series - the PDW-F1600 deck. The PDW-F1600 offers
multi-format recording flexibility as standard - includ-
ing SD recording and a frame rate of 23.98P in 1080
mode.
The foundation of the PDW-F1600 deck incorporates
the features of the PDW-HD1500, and acts as more
than just a file-based recording deck. With its insert/
assemble editing capability, it can be used as a re-
corder in a linear editing system - just like a conven-
tional VTR.
This product comes with PrimeSupport – fast, hassle-
free repairs and a helpline offering expert technical
advice. Which gives you the peace of mind that Sony
is looking after your equipment, and your business.
Features
Multi-format HD/SD Recording/Playback Capability
- HD recording at up to 50 Mb/s using MPEG HD422
(MPEG-2 4:2:2P@HL compression)
- Recording and playback in the MPEG HD format
(MPEG-2 MP@HL compression)
- 1080i and 720P recording and playback
- Up/Down conversion and cross conversion between
1080i and 720P*
- Three types of picture output mode are supported
for down-conversion: Edge crop, Squeeze and Letter-
box (16:9/14:9/13:9)
High-quality eight-channel (HD-SDI) 24-bit audio
recording
Handles both the dual-layer disc (PFD50DLA) and
single-layer disc (PFD23A)
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High-speed file transfer
- i.LINK File Access Mode (FAM)
- FTP via Gigabit Ethernet
RS-422 9-pin remote control interface, which the
deck to be used as a feeder for linear editing
A wide variety of video and audio inputs and out-
puts, including two HD-SDI outputs
Compatible with XDCAM Carts: the PDJ-C1080 and
the PDJ-A640
Compact and lightweight: half-rack size and 6.5 kg
(14 lb 5 oz)
AC, DC or battery powered
Built-in audio speaker
Low power consumption: 65 W (typical) and 54W (in
power save mode)
A large easy-to-see 4.3-inch* type color LCD display
*Viewable area measured diagonally
Trigger REC function (synchronized recording with
compatible camcorders**)
**PDW-700, HDW-730/750 series, HDW-790 and
HDW-F900R camcorders.
TBC Control, by front panel operation or remote
control panel via RS-422
Easy and intuitive search operation
- Thumbnail Search function
- Expand function
- Equipped with a Jog/Shuttle dial, providing VTR-like
operation (Jog: -1 to +1 time normal speed, Variable:
-2 to 2 times normal speed, Shuttle: ±20 times nor-
mal speed)
Clip Continuous REC function
Compatible with the HDCA-702 MPEG TS Adaptor
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