PDW-F75

XDCAM HD Professional Disc

recorder with multiple
interfaces

The PDW-F75 is designed to place XDCAM HD at the

Overview
heart of any existing infrastructure - it can as easily be
connected to a composite analogue world as a digital
file-based workflow.

At the touch of a button, the PDW-F75 can up or

downconvert any input/output signal in real-time with
complete transparency. It is as easy to plug in an entry-
level DV camcorder as a top-of-the-range HDCAM VTR.

The PDW-F75 features a comprehensive array of

interfaces as standard.

Using either the built-in LCD screen or a monitor, you

have full access to all the benefits of the advanced
XDCAM workflow with Scene Selection, Thumbnail
operations and high-speed file-based editing.
Enhanced Productivity
No matter how you work, the PDW-F75 offers
productivity improvements impossible with tape-based
media:

As soon as you insert a Professional Disc, the

PDW-F75 will display a thumbnail index of each

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 recorded scene either on a monitor or the built-in
LCD screen
Any scene can be accessed instantly with no
time-wasted due to fastforwarding/rewinding
No need to worry about accidentally overwriting
precious content
'Essence Marks' can be reviewed and edited to
identify critical scenes
Cut edit content on the deck itself - no need for a
PC!
Import proxy files onto your PC at high speed for
faster browsing and editing
Smart import only the full resolution content you
require faster than real-time
Up to four and a half hours recording at 18Mb/s
MPEG HD, with Dual Layer Professional Discs
Built-in high quality 16:9 colour screen
SDI and HD-SDI output with audio embedded
Digital Audio AES-EBU output
TC IN/OUT

Compatibility with today and tomorrow's workflow

The PDW-F75 is built around support for existing
standards such as DV/DVCAM and open standards like
MXF so you've got the maximum flexibility to use it just
the way you want.

Stay with DV/DVCAM format to work with existing

non-linear editors
HD-SDI, SDI, i.Link, analogue video,
analogue/digital audio interfaces for connectivity
to a wide range of editing systems
i.Link File Access Mode (FAM) interface for high-
speed, file-based connectivity to a PC

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 Optional network interface for sharing content on
a standard IT-based network
i.LINK TS option for easy connectivity to HDV
MXF open standard ensures maximum
compatibility with new generation NLEs
Long-term accessibility - storing content as files
means you will always be able to access data in
the future

Smarter, Faster Archiving

You don't need an expensive IT-storage system to
revolutionise the way you store, retrieve and manage
your archive material. While Professional Discs costs the
same as tape, they're a true high-speed, non-linear
media with a wealth of advanced meta-data
automatically generated in camera.

Import metadata and/or low resolution proxies

onto your PC hard drive for a smart, searchable
mirror of your high resolution archive
Locate , watch and even edit proxy clips quickly
using fast search of meta data, then instantly
locate the archived high resolution content
Non-linear media means faster, more reliable
access to valuable archive content
Professional Discs will retain information for 50
years in normal conditions
Because information is stored as data files,
there's no worries about video standards not
being around in years to come

This Sony professional deck has been designed to provide the

Features
very best features at the very best price - there's no need to

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 compromise on quality, functionality or results!

Real-time SD output
Even when recording in MPEG HD, the PDW-F75 outputs
a real-time SD signal via SDI, i.LINK DV out and
composite out, further enhancing versatility and
operational compatibility (e.g. with monitors or recording
equipment on location.)

Quick and Slow Motion Support

The PDW-F75 fully supports the Over/Undercranking
feature of the PDW-F355 and will play back this content.

HD 1080 Recording at Selectable Frame

XDCAM HD products can record video signals in
1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P and native 23.98P - using a
"MPEG HD" codec with industry standard MPEG-2 MP@HL
compression. The user can also select the following bit
rates

High-quality Audio Recording

XDCAM HD products can record two or four-channel, 16-
bit, 48-kHz uncompressed (Linear PCM) audio - delivering
high sound quality.

File-based Disc Recording

Because the XDCAM system records video and audio as
IT-type files rather than a linear AV stream, XDCAM HD
products offer a range of powerful benefits.

Instant random access to content

Automatic recording onto empty disc space
(no need to worry about overwriting valuable
content)
Easy integration into other IT-based
equipment such as Non-Linear Editing and

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 Archiving Systems
Advanced network-based workflow via i.LINK
FAM (File Access Mode) or Ethernet
High Speed File Transfer.

Advanced Scene Selection Functionality

The PDW-F75's 16:9 colour LCD displays enables easy
access to advanced XDCAM features. For example, a
thumbnail display provides immediate access to detailed
metadata or key scenes (selected automatically and/or
manually) for quickly reviewing content on site. You can
also perform simple cuts-only editing on the deck itself.

Analogue-like Jog Audio

One of the most popular features of Betacam SP decks
was the top quality, analogue jog audio feature. This is
almost exactly reproduced by the PDW-F75, which offers
near-continuous slow-motion speed down to 1% steps.
Noiseless slow-motion is variable from -1.0 to +1.0.

High-quality Slow-motion
Using the same interpolation filter technology as Digital
Betacam, XDCAM HD decks offer stable and smooth
picture quality during slow motion with minimal vertical
jitter in both SD and HD.

High Level of Reliability

XDCAM HD decks share the same platform as the XDCAM
SD products which have proven themselves in
demanding applications all around the world. As there is
no mechanical contact between media and recording
heads, a high level of durability and long media life have
been achieved. XDCAM products have also demonstrated
exceptional resistance to shock, vibrations and extremes
of climate. In addition, there is a 2 Year Silver Support
pack supplied as standard.

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 Comprehensive interfaces
The PDW-F75 features a wide-range of input-outputs and
interfaces for maximum production flexibility.

Inputs: HD-SDI, AES/EBU audio, analogue

audio, timecode, reference
Outputs: HD-SDI, Y/Pb/Pr, SD-SDI, RGB, SD
analogue composite, AES/EBU audio, analog
audio, timecode, XGA/VGA, audio monitor
(L/R)
i.LINK interface supports

Additional features

IR Remote Commander supplied

Metadata recording: UMID, Extended UMID,
Essence Marks

Specifications General
Power
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Requirements

Power
70 W
Consumption

Operating 5°C to 40°C

Temperature 42°F to 104°F

Storage -20°C to +60°C

Temperature -4°F to +140°F

20% to 90% (relative

Humidity
humidity)

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 Mass 7.2 kg
15 lb 6 oz

307 x 100 x 411 mm

Dimensions (W x H (excluding protrusions)
x D) *1 12 1/8 x 4 x 16 1/2 inches
(excluding protrusions)

MPEG HD:
- HQ mode (VBR, maximum
bit rate 35 Mbps)
Recording/Playback
- SP mode (CBR, 25 Mbps)
Format (Video)
- LP mode (VBR, maximum bit
rate 18 Mbps)
DVCAM *2 *3 (CBR, 25 Mbps)

MPEG HD: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz

Recording/Playback
or 2 ch/16 bits/48 kHz
Format (Audio)
DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz

Recording/Playback
Format (Proxy MPEG-4
Video)

Recording/Playback
Format (Proxy A-law (4 ch/8 bits/8 kHz)
Audio)

35 Mbps, 4-ch audio: More

than 145 min (PFD50DLA),
More than 65 min (PFD23A)
35 Mbps, 2-ch audio: More
than 150 min (PFD50DLA),
More than 68 min (PFD23A)
25 Mbps, 4-ch audio: Approx.
190 min (PFD50DLA), Approx.
Recording/Playback 85 min (PFD23A)
Time (MPEG HD) 25 Mbps, 2-ch audio: Approx.
200 min (PFD50DLA), Approx.

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 90 min (PFD23A)
18 Mbps, 4-ch audio: More
than 248 min (PFD50DLA),
More than 112 min (PFD23A)
18 Mbps, 2-ch audio: More
than 265 min (PFD50DLA),
More than 122 min (PFD23A)

25 Mbps: Approx. 185 min

Recording/Playback
(PFD50DLA), Approx. 85 min
Time (DVCAM)
(PFD23A) *2 *3

Search Speed
-20 times to +20 times
Range (Shuttle
normal speed
Mode)

Search Speed
-1 time to +2 times normal
Range (Variable
speed
Mode)

Search Speed -1 time to +2 times normal

Range (Jog Mode) speed

Media Drive
Media Type Professional Disc Drive (x1)

Input/Output
BNC (x2) (including loop-
through), HD Tri-level sync
Reference Input (0.6 Vp-p/75 Ω/negative) or
SD blackburst/composite sync
(0.286 Vp-p/75 Ω/negative)

(Option: PDBK-104 *3 ) BNC

Analog Composite
(x1), 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω/negative,

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 Input SMPTE 170

(Option: PDBK-103 *3 ) BNC

HD Composite
(x4), Y/Pb/Pr/(Sync) or
Input
G/B/R/(Sync)

BNC (x2), SMPTE 292M

HD-SDI Input
(w/embedded audio)

(Option: PDBK-104 *3 ) BNC

SD-SDI Input (x1), SMPTE 259M
(w/embedded audio)

XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2)

(channel selectable),
Analog Audio Input
+4/0/-3/-6 dBu (selectable),
10 kΩ, balanced

Digital Audio Input BNC (x2), 4 ch (2 ch each, 1/2

(AES/EBU) ch and 3/4 ch), AES-3id-1995

BNC (x1), SMPTE timecode,

Timecode Input 0.5 Vp-p to 18 Vp-p/3.3
kΩ/unbalanced

BNC (x1), (1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω/sync

Analog Composite negative), character On/Off
Output Phono jack (x1), (1.0 Vp-p/75
Ω/sync negative)

BNC (x2), SMPTE 292M

(w/embedded audio)
HD-SDI Output
character ALL ON/OFF/HD-SDI
2 only

BNC (x1), SMPTE 259M

(w/embedded audio)
SD-SDI Output
character ALL ON/OFF/SDI

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 only

D-sub 15-pin (x1), (G/B/R or

Monitor
Y/Pb/Pr)

XLR-type 3-pin (male) (x2)

Analog Audio (channel selectable),
Output +4/0/-3/-6 dBu (selectable),
600 Ω, Lo-z, balanced

Analog Audio Phono jack (x2) (L, R, Mix), -6

Monitor dBu, 47 kΩ, unbalanced

Digital Audio BNC (x2), 4 ch (2 ch each, 1/2

Output (AES/EBU) ch and 3/4 ch), AES-3id-1995

JM-60 Stereo phone jack (x1),

Headphone Output
-14 dBu, 8 Ω, unbalanced

BNC (x1), SMPTE timecode,

Timecode Output 2.2 Vp-p ± 3.0 dB/600
Ω/unbalanced

IEEE 1394 6-pin (x1)*

AV/C (DV) IN/OUT, File Access
Mode, HDV TS(1080i)
i.LINK
(selectable)
*Optional PDBK-102 is
required for HDV IN/OUT. *3

(Option: PDBK-101) RJ-45 (x1),

1000BASE-T: IEEE 802.3ab,
Ethernet
100BASE-TX: IEEE 802.3u,
10BASE-T: IEEE 802.3

RS-232C D-sub 9-pin (male) (x1)

Mini jack 4-pin (x1), for RM-

Control
LC2

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 Remote Input (9- D-sub 9-pin (female) (x1), RS-
pin) 422A

Maintenance Memory Stick (x1)

AC Input (x1), 100 V to 240 V, 50/60Hz

Video Performance
Sampling Y: 74.25 MHz, R-Y/B-Y: 37.125
Frequency MHz

Quantization 8 bits/sample

Error Correction Reed Solomon Code

Processor Adjustment Range

Video Level -3 dB to +3 dB

Chroma Level -3 dB to +3 dB

-30 IRE to +30 IRE/-210 mV to

Set Up/Black Level
+210 mV

Chroma Phase -30° to +30°

System Sync Phase -3 μs to +3 μs

System SC Phase -200 ns to +200 ns

Audio Performance
Sampling
48 kHz
Frequency

Quantization 16 bits

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 Frequency 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-1.0 dB
Response (0 dB at 1 kHz)

Dynamic Range More than 90 dB

Distortion Less than 0.05% (at 1 kHz)

Headroom 20/18/16/12 dB (selectable)

Other Equipment
3.5-inch type color LCD
Built-in Display
monitor

Supplied Accessories
Operation manual (1)
Supplied Installation manual (1)
Accessories XDCAM Application Software
CD-ROM (1)

Notes
[*1] The values for
dimensions are approximate.
[*2] Optional PDBK-104 is
required for DVCAM
Note recording.
[*3] Only one of the PDBK-
102, PDBK-103 or PBDK-104
boards can be installed at any
one time.

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 Gallery

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