Sony PDWV1

The PDW-V1, Mobile Deck, is a compact and lightweight unit, offered as an affordable solution for playing back Professional Discs as well as for AV and data file recording through its Ethernet or i-LINK (AV/C and File Access Mode) interface. It has been designed for field applications, and for desktop viewing by journalists, producers, and other production staff. A unique feature is its built-in 3.5-inch type color LCD screen, allowing users to view recording files any time, anywhere without the need for an external video monitor. Also, PDW-V1 is equipped with a VGA output capability, so users can view recording files on standard computer displays. It can be AC or battery powered, covering both field and in-house operation. Playback DVCAM and MPEG IMX (30, 40, 50Mbps). Because it allows high-speed transfer of proxy AV data, it can also serve as a cost-effective editing solution in conjunction with external NLE. Proxy file can be transferred up to 30 times faster than real-time, and IMX/DVCAM file 0.5-2.5 times faster than real-time. In the combination with external PC, annotation, script and/or EDL can be created by using proxy video & audio and sent back to disc through network.

Features:

• Playback of MPEG IMX/DVCAM
• High-resolution AV files (MPEG IMX/DVCAM) and proxy AV data can be recorded via its Ethernet or i-LINK File Access Mode interface
• High speed transfer of proxy AV data at up to 30-times speed
• Metadata recording
• Ability to write EDL back onto disc
• Compact, lightweight design
• One optical head allowing transfer speeds of 1.25x for MPEG IMX (50Mbps) and 2.5x for DVCAM streams
• 3.5-inch type color LCD screen
• Thumbnail search operation
• Scene selection operation
• VGA output capability
• AC/Battery-powered operation
• Network Connectivity (100Base-T and i-LINK)
• Search speed (in color): JOG:-1 to +1 times normal speed, Shuttle: +/- 50 times normal speed
• 7 years "Powertrain" Warranty for XDCAM laser block