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Innovative performance
in an MPEG IMX camcorder
High picture quality using MPEG 4:2:2P@ML
50 Mb/s I-frame compression
The MSW-900 employs MPEG 4:2:2P@ML recording, which uses a bit rate of 50 Mb/s to provide
outstanding picture quality. Using MPEG technology, the MSW-900 integrates directly with other
MPEG devices. Combining this high picture quality with MPEG interoperability, the MSW-900
seamlessly works in a wide range of applications including ENG and EFP.
Newly developed Power HAD
™
EX CCD
The latest Sony development in CCD technology, the Power HAD EX, is incorporated in the
MSW-900 camcorder. This CCD realizes an incredible pixel count of one million picture elements,
a high signal-to-noise ratio of
–
65 dB (NTSC)/
–
63 dB (PAL) and an extremely low smear level
(
–
140 dB, typical). Furthermore, the remarkably high sensitivity of f11 ensures pictures of the highest
quality – even when shooting under low lighting levels.
The MSW-900 can output both 525 (NTSC version) or 625 (PAL version) interlaced and progressive
scan signals to suit emerging programming needs.
New high-performance DSP LSI
The MSW-900 employs a newly developed high-performance
Digital Signal Processing LSI. This device provides comprehensive
and precise control over the high quality images produced by the
camcorder. It builds on the sophisticated DSP technology
developed for Digital Betacam camcorders, making available the
many attractive features of these camcorders such as accurate
tonal reproduction and colorimetry, the storage of complex
parameter setups, and a reduction in power consumption.
Versatile interfaces
The MSW-900 provides an analog composite output as standard, with an SDI output board
(the MSDW-902) available as a plug-in option. An optional composite input board (the MSDW-904) is
also available for pool feed applications. These optional boards install within the camcorder chassis to
eliminate the need for an external camera adaptor unit, maintaining the compactness and balance of
the camcorder.
Compact, lightweight, and low power consumption
The MSW-900 is designed to be extremely compact and lightweight, providing a high level of mobility in
the field. It weighs approximately 5.3 kg (11 lb. 10 oz.) including a viewfinder, microphone, BP-L60A Li-ion
battery and BCT-60MX cassette tape.
With its new-generation LSI, the camcorder achieves a low power consumption of just 27 W.
Extended recording times
The MPEG IMX camcorder provides long recording times, up to 60 minutes for NTSC signals and 71
minutes for PAL. These are achieved by the efficient MPEG compression algorithm, which provides the
optimum balance between image quality and recording time.
Loop/interval recording
The MSDW-903 Picture Cache Board allows two new and extremely useful features to be incorporated
into the MSW-900.
Loop recording is a useful function that allows audio and video signals to be buffered in a memory until
the Record button is pressed. The signals buffered in the memory are recorded to tape at the instant
the REC button is pressed. This capability can avoid the loss of important scenes that may occur
before the operator has time to press the Record button. It is especially helpful for news gathering
applications where a vital, one-off shot, would otherwise be missed. Up to eight seconds of data are
always buffered for recording.
Interval recording is also a unique feature of the MSW-900 camcorder, and operates in a choice of two
modes. In manual mode, up to eight frames are recorded every time the Record button is pressed. In
auto mode, the camera records frames at predetermined intervals over a predetermined time. In both
modes the frames are initially stored in the Picture Cache board and when this is full its contents are
copied to tape. This allows recordings to be made over very long time periods on a single tape and
minimizes wear of the tape drive mechanism.
4
5
Push REC button
Max. 8 sec
Cameraman's action
Tape recording
(
the decisive
moment
)
❚ Loop recording ❚ Auto interval recording
Total Time
Recorded Time
MSDW-902
(option)
WRR-855A/855B
(option)
Internal light system
(option)
BKW-401
(option)
MSA-8A/16A/32A/64A
(option)
MSDW-903
(option)
MSDW-904
(option)
CCU-550A/550AP
TRIAX
CA-755/
755P
BVF-55/55CE
XLR-4pin
SDI output
26-pin output
SDI/analog composite input
CA-701
CA-702/702P
Camcorder
BP-L60A/L90A
BP-M50/M100
AC-DN2B
8-pin
BC-L120
(
BP-L60A/L90A
)
BC-M50
(
BP-L60A/L90A/M50/M100
)
BNC
Monitor
RM-B150
Portable VTR
AC-550/550CE
Monitor, etc.
Camcorder
Monitor
SDI output
Analog composite input
BVF-V20W/V20WCE(supplied;
2-inch B/ W viewfinder)
BVF-VC10W(option;
1.35-type LCD color viewfinder)
Viewerfinders
BCT-6MX/12MX/22MX/
32MX/60MX
Video Cassettes
Battery Chargers
VCT-14
12
System configuration