Sony XDCAM PDW-U1 Brochure page 16

PDW-U1
Drive Unit
The PDW-U1* is a powerful, new addition to the XDCAM family, which offers a compact, mobile, and highly
cost-effective solution for many different applications.
It serves as an external drive connected via a common USB interface, and enables material recorded on
Professional Disc media to be viewed directly on a PC. The PDW-U1 can also be used as a source feeder for
nonlinear editing systems. One of the most distinguished features of the PDW-U1 is its capability to handle both
XDCAM HD and SD discs, providing a high level of versatility and cost-efficiency. Its compact and lightweight
design makes it equally ideal for field and in-house desktop uses.
■ Handles files in all formats of XDCAM HD and SD formats
■ Supports the Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) interface- compatible
with most PCs
■ Direct access to files on Professional Disc media from a
USB-connected PC
■ High-speed file transfers with the newly developed
optical drive
■ Material browsing on the supplied PDZ-VX10 XDCAM
Viewer software and PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing software
*The initial version of the PDW-U1 is read-only, and cannot write files onto Professional Disc media. However, this capability is planned to be
available with a software upgrade targeted for release in spring 2008.
PDW-D1
Drive Unit
The PDW-D1 is an XDCAM disc drive unit specifically designed for use in nonlinear editing systems. The
drive unit supports the i.LINK interface supporting DV IN/OUT and File Access Mode* protocols, allowing
connection with a variety of nonlinear editing systems. Its highly compact and lightweight design allows
installation in any working environment even on a busy journalist's desktop as well as awkward working
areas in the field.
The PDW-D1 provides a smart, yet cost-effective option for editing tasks.
■ i.LINK interface supports both DV IN/OUT and File Access
Mode protocols
■ High-resolution AV file (MPEG IMX/DVCAM) recording via
i.LINK (File Access Mode) interface
■ DVCAM playback and recording via i.LINK (DV IN/OUT)
interface
■ Proxy AV Data recording
■ i.LINK (DV stream) output from MPEG IMX recordings
■ Metadata recording
■ Ability to write EDL (Clip List) back onto disc
* For connection with third party products using this mode, please contact your nearest Sony office.
Power requirements
Power consumption
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Humidity
Weight
Dimensions
Video
Recording/
playback format
Proxy Video
Audio
Proxy Audio
Interfaces
Supplied accessories
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PDW-U1
DC 12 V
10 W
+41 to +104 ºF (5 to 40 ºC)
-4 to +140 ºF (-20 to +60 ºC)
20 to 90% (relative humidity)
3 lb 1 oz (1.4 kg)
2 3/8 x 6 1/2 x 9 inches (59 x 164 x 226 mm)
MPEG HD (50/35/25/18 Mb/s)
MPEG IMX (50/40/30 Mb/s)
DVCAM (25 Mb/s)
MPEG-4
MPEG HD: 4/2 ch/16 bits/48 kHz
MPEG IMX: 8 ch/16 bit/48 kHz, or 4 ch/24 bit/48 kHz
DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bit/48 kHz
A-law (8/4/2 ch/8 bit/8 kHz)
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
Operation manual (x1), PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing
Software (x1), PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer Software (x1),
Proxy Viewer Software (x1), PDZK-P1 XDCAM Transfer,
Software (x1), Setup utility software (x1)
■ Highly compact and lightweight
■ Dimensions (W x H x D): 2 3/8 x 6 1/2 x 9 inches
(59 x 164 x 226 mm)
■ Weight: 3 lb 1 oz (1.4 kg)
■ Can be operated either horizontally or vertically
■ High-speed file transfers : 30x for Proxy, 2.5x for DVCAM and
1.25x for MPEG IMX (50 Mb/s) files when using an i.LINK
(File Access Mode ) connection
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■ Equipped with one optical head
■ AC/battery-powered operation (battery-connection
requires the optional BKP-L551 adaptor.)
■ Highly compact and lightweight
■ Dimensions (W x H x D): 7 1/4 x 10 1/8 x 3 1/8 inches
(182 x 257 x 78 mm)
■ Weight: 6 lb 9 oz (3.0 kg)
PDW-D1
AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, Battery
22 W
+32 to +104 °F (0 to 40 °C)
-4 to +140 °F (-20 to +60 °C)
20 to 90% (relative humidity)
6 lb 9 oz (3.0 kg)
3 1/8 x 7 1/4 x 10 1/8 inches (78 x 182 x 257 mm)
MPEG IMX (50/40/30 Mb/s)
DVCAM (25 Mb/s)
MPEG-4
MPEG IMX: 8 ch/16 bit/48 kHz, or 4 ch/24 bit/48 kHz
DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bit/48 kHz
A-law (8/4 ch/8 bit/8 kHz)
i.LINK, IEEE1394, DV IN/OUT or File Access Mode
Operation manual (x1), PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software
(x1), PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer Software (x1), Proxy
Viewer Software (x1), PDZK-P1 XDCAM Transfer Software
(x1), Setup utility software (x1)