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Chapter 1 Overview
New
2
/
3
-inch full-HD “PowerHAD FX”
CCDs
• IT (Interline Transfer)
2
/
3
-inch progressive
image sensors with 2.2 million pixels, for full
HD resolution (1920 × 1080)
• Newly developed “PowerHAD FX” CCDs,
featuring a signal processing ASIC with 14-bit
A/D converters
These new image sensor technologies enable the
capture of very high-quality images, with F11
(59.94i) and F12 (50i) sensitivity and an SN ratio
of 59 dB.
1)
1)With noise suppression on (off value is 54 dB)
Noise suppression uses proprietary Sony signal
processing technology to suppress noise in high-
frequency regions.
Mechanisms for high reliability
A new duct cooling system prevents overheating
inside the unit and on its surfaces, for greater
reliability in high-temperature environments.
Reliability is also enhanced by the drip-proof
design.
Recording can continue even when the unit is
subjected to jarring shocks, because data is stored
in shockproof memory before being recorded to
the media. Reliable recording is ensured by a
recording verification function, similar to the
confidence playback function of tape recorders,
qualifying the unit for use in demanding
broadcast applications.
Multi-format support
The unit supports six system frequencies (1080/
59.94i, 1080/29.97P, 1080/50i, 1080/25P, 1080/
23.98P
1)
, 720/59.94P
2)
, and 720/50p), offering
the flexibility needed for worldwide HD
recording. It also supports recording and
playback of SD signals (both NTSC and PAL)
3)
,
allowing a stepwise transition from SD to HD
systems.
A multi-format conversion function enables up-
and down-conversion between SD and HD, and
cross-conversion between 1080 and 720.
Squeeze, edge cropping, and letterbox are
selectable as the aspect pattern in up- and down-
conversion between SD and HD.
1)The PDW-700 requires installation of the optional
CBKZ-FC01 23.98P Record and Playback Software
and a verification key. For details, contact a Sony
service representative.
2) When the current recording format is 720/59.94P, you
can shoot in 23.98P mode. However, as soon as it is
shot, the video undergoes 2-3 pulldown and is
recorded as 59.94P.
3)The PDW-700 requires installation of the optional
CBKZ-MD01 SD Record and Playback Software and
a verification key. For details, contact a Sony service
representative.
Note
It is not possible to combine material recorded in
different frame frequency groups on single disc (see
page 58).
Recording of more than 90 minutes of
high-quality video and audio data
• Signals captured by the full-HD (1920 × 1080)
image sensors are recorded in MPEG HD422
format
1)
for consistently high image quality.
2)
• The unit supports recording of four audio
channels
3)
sampled at 24 bits for high quality.
• Dual-layer Professional discs can record about
95 minutes of high-quality video and audio
data.
The generous recording times and the high-
quality of the recorded video and audio allow this
unit to meet the most stringent requirements of
production teams in a wide range of genres, from
news gathering through digital cinema and
program production.
The unit supports a variety of HD formats,
including formats with 720 lines of resolution.
1)The MPEG-2 422P@HL codec performs 4:2:2
sampling and records at a video bit rate of 50 Mbps.
2)Image compression uses the MPEG-2 Long GOP
system.
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