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XDCAM HD Camcorder
PDW-F350 / PDW-F330
XDCAM HD Recording Deck
PDW-F70
XDCAM HD Viewing Deck
PDW-F30
Capitalize on the Opportunities of HD and File-based
Production with the XDCAM™ HD System
Since the first development of HD equipment two decades ago, Sony has been continuously developing
a rich range of HD production tools optimized for different operational needs in both high-end and
entry-level markets. Today, the transition from standard-definition (SD) to high-definition (HD) represents
one of the important issues in the entire video industry. In response to this, Sony has enhanced its
HD lineup for all video professionals by introducing the XDCAM HD system. This is suitable for all types
of users – including cinematographers, broadcasters, and video professionals – and complements
the other products in the Sony range such as the HDCAM-SR™/HDCAM™ Series for high-end video
production and the affordable, entry-level HDV™ Series.

One of the major characteristics of the XDCAM HD system is its use of an optical disc as a recording
medium. The SD version of the XDCAM system has been widely adopted around the world by a large
number of users such as broadcasters, production facilities, corporate, government and educational
facilities. These users have been enjoying the tremendous benefits of its disc-based operations, such as
instant random access and network capability to name just a few. The new Sony XDCAM HD products
are intended to bring these disc-based benefits to HD programming, providing much improved
workflows and cost efficiencies as well as offering striking-quality HD images.

The XDCAM HD lineup includes two, 1/2-inch-type three-CCD camcorders, the PDW-F350 and
the PDW-F330, plus two decks, the PDW-F70 recorder and the PDW-F30 NLE feeder/viewer. They can
record up to two hours of 1080i high-definition video onto Professional Disc™ media – which is a 23-GB
optical disc using blue-violet laser technology. They are also capable of recording at multiple frame rates
such as 59.94i, 50i, and native 23.98P, and allow users to select the recording bit rate from
35, 25, and 18 Mb/s. The XDCAM HD system uses the “MPEG HD” codec, which is based on
MPEG-2 MP@HL compression, for HD video recording, and it provides four channels of high-quality
uncompressed audio. Additionally, the camcorders have the ability to record and play back video
in the well-proven DVCAM format, and the decks have the capability to play back material recorded
in the DVCAM format along with HD up-conversion output capability.

Last but not least, the XDCAM HD camcorders and decks – an extended lineup of Sony's legendary
CineAlta™ family – provide native 23.98P recording capability that was previously only available on the
high-end CineAlta equipment. Furthermore, the PDW-F350 offers “Slow & Quick Motion” capability,
also commonly known as “over-cranking” and “under-cranking”, which allows users to create unique
‘looks’ or special effects of slow and fast motion.

With a stunning level of HD picture quality, system flexibility, and operational conveniences,
the Sony XDCAM HD products have opened the door to a world of HD production to a whole
new level of video professionals.

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PDW-F350 Camcorder PDW-F330 Camcorder

PDW-F30 Viewing Deck

PDW-F70 Recording Deck

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XDCAM HD

XDCAM HD – Versatile, Disc-based HD Recording System

The Sony XDCAM HD system is a highly versatile production tool that offers flexible recording
functionalities including a choice of video frame rates, interlace or progressive modes,
recording data rates, and both HD or SD* formats. *Selectable between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios.

HD 1080 Recording using the “MPEG HD” Codec HD/ SD Switchable Recording and Up/ Down
The XDCAM HD products record Conversion Capability
1080-line high-definition video The XDCAM HD camcorders provide
using the “MPEG HD” codec that uses the the powerful capability to record in
industry-standard MPEG-2 MP@HL compression. DVCAM format with NTSC/PAL and 16:9/4:3 switchable
The use of this codec, which is based on common MPEG modes, as well as the MPEG HD format. What’s more,
compression, allows compatibility with many other both the XDCAM HD camcorders and decks incorporate
devices such as nonlinear editing systems. a down-conversion capability that allows material recorded
in the MPEG HD format to be converted to SD signals
Selectable Bit Rates and output via the SD video output connectors (including
SD composite and i.LINK™* connectors). This enables
Users can select desired bit rates of either 35, 25, or 18 Mb/s
users to view the material on an SD monitor or transfer it
depending on their requirements for picture quality and
to other SD-based equipment such as a VTR or editor.
recording length. Choosing the highest bit rate of 35 Mb/s
results in the highest-quality pictures over a recording time of The PDW-F70 and PDW-F30 decks also boast an
66 minutes*, while choosing the 18 Mb/s bit rate provides up-conversion capability, which allows material recorded in
a longer recording time of 122 minutes. the DVCAM format to be converted to HD signals and output
*Approximate time in two-channel audio recording mode.
via its HD-SDI** or HD analog component connector.
These capabilities allow users to easily and flexibly migrate
to HD-based operations at their own pace.
Wide Choice of Video Format – Interlace and
Another powerful capability of the decks is up-conversion
Progressive Including Native “23.98P” Mode
recording via the optional PDBK-104 board. This allows input
The XDCAM HD products offer a wide choice of video signals from the SD-SDI or SD analog composite connector
formats for both frame rates and scanning mode. They to be recorded in the MPEG HD format, further increasing
include 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, and native 23.98P. flexibility in mixed SD/HD operations.
*i.LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that
High-quality Uncompressed Audio Recording a product is equipped with an IEEE1394 connector.
Not all products with an i.LINK connector may
In addition to HD video recording, high quality audio is
communicate with each other. Please refer to the
an equally significant feature in the XDCAM HD system. documentation that comes with any device having
The XDCAM HD products can record four-channel, an i.LINK connector for information on compatibility,
16-bit, 48-kHz uncompressed audio. operating conditions, and proper connection.

**HD-SDI output is only available on the PDW-F70.

XDCAM HD Recording Specifications
Compression MPEG-2 MP@HL
Sampling Rate 4:2:0
66 minutes (4-ch audio)
HQ, 35 Mb/s VBR
69 minutes (2-ch audio)
HD Video Bit Rate and
Codec Recording Time* 87 minutes (4-ch audio)
SP, 25 Mb/s CBR
(approx.) 92 minutes (2-ch audio)
113 minutes (4-ch audio)
LP, 18 Mb/s VBR
122 minutes (2-ch audio)
Number of Pixels 1440 x 1080
Compression DVCAM
Sampling Rate 4:1:1 (NTSC)/4:2:0 (PAL)
SD Video
Codec Bit Rate and
Recording Time (approx.) 25 Mb/s, 85 minutes
Active Lines Per Frame 480 (NTSC)/576 (PAL)
Compression None (Linear PCM)
Number of Channels 2 or 4, selectable
Audio
Sampling Frequency 48 kHz
Quantization 16 bits/sample

*When recording in HQ (35 Mb/s) or LP (18 Mb/s) mode, recording

time may be more than the above specified figures depending on
the actual bit rate that is adopted during VBR encoding.

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XDCAM HD

File-based Disc Recording

In addition to its impressive HD picture quality, what makes the XDCAM HD system
so distinguished is its file-based disc recording capability. This brings huge
benefits such as instant random access and IT connectivity, to name just two.

Powerful Nonlinear Recording

– the Professional Disc Media PFD23 Professional Disc

The XDCAM HD products use a large-capacity nonlinear

optical disc for recording, the PFD23 Professional Disc
media, which Sony has developed specifically for and durable because it experiences no mechanical contact
professional recording applications. during recording or playback, and is packaged into an
The Professional Disc is a 12-cm, single-layer, reusable extremely durable and dust-resistant disc cartridge.
optical disc with a capacity of 23 GB. This large capacity The non-contact recording and playback also makes it an
makes it possible to record up to two hours* of HD material ideal media for long-term storage of AV assets. Whereas
on a single disc. Professional Disc media is highly reliable traditional tape archive systems must be rewound on a
periodic basis to remove magnetic powder debris, the
Professional Disc media completely eliminates this process.
Its reliability has already been demonstrated by the SD
version of the XDCAM products in various areas such as
ENG and EFP.
*The figure is approximate. The precise recording duration will depend
on the bit rate selected.

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XDCAM HD

IT/ Network Friendly Instant-Access Thumbnail Search with

In the Sony XDCAM Series of products, recordings are “Expand” Function
made as data files in the industry-standard MXF (Material With all XDCAM HD products, video and audio signals are
eXchange Format) file format. This allows material to be recorded as one clip file each time a recording is started
handled with great flexibility in an IT-based environment – and stopped. During playback, cue-up to the next or
easily available for copying, transferring, sharing, and previous clips is possible simply by pressing the ‘Next’ or
archiving. All these operations are accomplished without ‘Previous’ button, as you would do on a CD or DVD player.
any “digitizing” process required. File-based data copying Furthermore, thumbnails are automatically generated for each
allows for degradation-free dubbing of AV content, which clip as a visual reference, allowing operators to cue-up to a
can be performed easily on a PC. The file-based recording desired scene simply by guiding the cursor to a thumbnail
system also allows for material to be viewed directly on a and pressing the ‘Play’ button. For further convenience, the
PC, simply by linking it to the XDCAM unit via an i.LINK ‘Expand’ function allows one selected clip in the Thumbnail
connection. This works in just the same way as a PC display to be divided into 12 even-time intervals, each with
reading files on an external drive. their own thumbnail identifier. This is useful if you want to
The XDCAM HD camcorders and decks come equipped quickly search for a particular scene within a lengthy clip.
with IT-friendly, computer-based interfaces.
These include an i.LINK interface supporting DV OUT and
File Access Mode as standard, and a Gibabit Ethernet
interface available on the PDW-F70 and PDW-F30 decks
as an option. Connecting the XDCAM HD system to an
Ethernet network offers users a new style of network-
based operations that can dramatically improve the
efficiency of their workflows.

Expand Function

Scene Selection Function

No Overwriting to Footage The Scene Selection function allows simple cuts-only
– For Immediate Recording Start editing* to be performed within the camcorder or deck
By virtue of recording on optical disc media, the XDCAM itself. The results of the edits can be saved as an
HD system makes each new recording on an empty area of XDCAM EDL (called “Clip List”), which can be written
the disc. This is extremely useful, especially when shooting back to the original disc to stay with the material.
with camcorders, as it relieves the concerns of camera The disc can then be played back according to the Clip
operators about accidentally recording over good takes, and List so that only selected portions are played out in the
eliminates the burden of searching for the correct position desired order. The Scene Selection function presents
to start the next recording. In short, it means the camera is dramatic improvements to conventional workflows, such
always ready for the next shot! as when transferring material to a nonlinear editor and / or
server, or when searching for material and/or edit points
in linear editing systems.
When GUI-based operation is preferred, the Scene
Selection operation can also be performed on a PC
running the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software supplied
with all XDCAM products, providing a visually familiar
working environment.
*The video and audio of a clip cannot be edited independently.

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XDCAM HD

Other Features
Power of Proxy Data
– Highly Streamlined Workflows
At the same time as recording its high-resolution video
and audio data, the XDCAM HD products also record a
low-resolution version of this AV data on the same disc.
Called “Proxy Data”, this is much smaller in size than the
high-resolution data (1.5 Mb/s for video and 0.5 Mb/s for
audio), and its format is identical to that of the SD version
of the XDCAM products.
Because of its lower resolution, Proxy Data can be trans-
ferred to a standard PC at an amazingly high speed, and
easily browsed and edited using the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing
Software (or other compatible editing software offered by
many industry-leading manufacturers). What’s more, with
the PDZ-1 software, it can be converted to the popular ASF Metadata
format for playback on Windows ® Media Player, providing All XDCAM HD products are capable of recording a variety of
dramatic improvements in production workflows. Proxy metadata, which provides a huge advantage when searching
Data can also be viewed directly on a PC without data for specific data after the initial recording has been made.
transfer using an i.LINK (File Access Mode) connection, Information such as production dates, creator names, and
and can even be sent over a standard Ethernet network. camera setup parameters can be saved together with the
The overall flexibility of Proxy Data means that it can be AV material on the same disc using the supplied PDZ-1
used for a variety of applications, such as immediate logging software. This makes it possible to organize and search
on location, off-line editing, daily rushes of shooting on through all recordings effectively. One particular metadata,
location, client approvals, and more. called EssenceMark™ (Shot Mark), is a convenient reference
that can be added to desired frames to make them easy to
recall in subsequent editing processes.
Editing Solutions
The XDCAM HD products are equipped with both conven-
tional AV and IT-based interfaces for flexible integration into
a wide array of editing environments. These interfaces*
include HD-SDI, HD analog component video, analog/digital
audio, and RS-422A 9-pin remote control – enabling
connection to a wide variety of VTRs, linear and nonlinear
editors, and audio mixers.
EssenceMark (Shot Mark 1) Display
SD interfaces*, including SD-SDI and SD analog composite,
are also provided for down-converted SD outputs, allowing
the XDCAM HD system to be integrated into a conventional Easy Maintenance and High Reliability
SD-based editing environment as well.
The XDCAM HD products use the same platform as the
Another interface that all XDCAM devices provide is an i.LINK XDCAM SD products that are in wide use around the
interface that supports DV OUT and File Access Mode. world. Having the advantage of no mechanical contact
Recordings made in both MPEG HD and DVCAM formats can between the equipment and recording media, both a high
be output as DV files via the i.LINK port, and then be used in level of durability and long media life have been achieved.
many DV-based nonlinear editing system. The i.LINK (File XDCAM HD products also offer the same high resistance
Access Mode) allows not only SD (DVCAM) files but also HD to shock and vibrations provided by the SD version of the
(MPEG HD) files to be written (recorded) onto and read from XDCAM products.
Professional Disc media. This allows you to establish an
extremely compact and affordable HD nonlinear editing
system, for example, using an XDCAM HD camcorder and
an i.LINK-compatible laptop PC.
*The supported interfaces vary by product.

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XDCAM HD Camcorders
PDW-F350/PDW-F330 Camcorder

The PDW-F350 and PDW-F330 are highly versatile and cost-effective HD camcorders
that are equipped with three 1/2-inch-type HD CCDs, and offer HD recording in
1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, and 23.98P modes – as well as DVCAM-format recording.
A rich variety of features useful for creative shooting are incorporated into these
camcorders such as interval recording, slow-shutter, and selectable gamma curve.
Additionally, the PDW-F350 provides a “Slow & Quick Motion” function, which is
also commonly known as “over-cranking” and “under-cranking”.
Disc recording provides users with a number of benefits that are specifically useful
during shooting. For example, because new footage is always recorded onto an
empty area of the disc, there is no need to cue-up to the next recording position
before shooting. This means that operators can start shooting without the worry of
accidentally recording over existing footage.
In short, the XDCAM HD camcorders are ideally suited to a broad array of shooting
opportunities such as event shooting, news gathering, field productions, and indie
productions.

PDW-F350 PDW-F330

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PRODUCT FEATURES

■ 1/2-inch type Three HD Power HAD CCD ■ Creative Versatility for

The XDCAM HD camcorders are equipped with Movie Making
three 1/2-inch-type HD Power HAD™ CCDs, each The XDCAM HD camcorders, part of Sony's proud
with a high density of approximately 1.56 megapixels CineAlta family, provide many creative features for
(1440 x 1080). These extremely high-performance producing a variety of movies. They offer the
CCDs provide an outstanding sensitivity of F9 (at Slow & Quick Motion Function (PDW-F350 only)
2000 lx, 3200K), a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio of for stunningly impressive slow and fast motion
54 dB, and a low vertical smear level of -120 dB. images, and Selectable Gamma Curves that are
inherited from the top-of-the-line CineAlta camcorder.
The Interval Recording function is another tool to
create unique ultra-fast moving images.

Slow & Quick Motion Function (PDW-F350)

The PDW-F350 offers a powerful Slow & Quick Motion
Function that enables users to create elegant fast- and
slow-motion footage – commonly known as over- and
under-cranking in film shooting. The PDW-F350 can
capture images at frame rates selectable from four fps
(frame per second) to 60 fps in increments of 1 fps.
For example, when viewed at 23.98P, images captured
■ 12-bit A/D Conversion at four fps will appear six times faster than normal.
The XDCAM HD camcorders incorporate a high- Conversely, images captured at 60 fps will appear 2.5
times slower than normal. The quality of the slow- and
integrity 12-bit A/D conversion circuit, which allows
fast-motion images created using the Sony PDW-F350
images captured by the Power HAD CCDs to be camcorder is extremely high and incomparable to those
processed with great precision. This high-resolution created in the editing process.
A/D conversion allows the contrast to be reproduced Another spectacular thing about this feature is that users
faithfully in both mid-to-dark tone and bright areas of can see the results right in the camcorder’s LCD screen,
the picture. without using any converters or processing on nonlinear
editing systems.
This great feature maximizes users’ shooting creativity
■ Advanced Digital Signal Processing (ADSP) while achieving a high level of overall efficiency.
A key to quality in DSP cameras is how many bits
Format Capturing
are used in their nonlinear processes, such as 23.98P/29.97P 4P-60P in 1P increments
gamma correction. The ADSP of the XDCAM HD 25P 4P-50P in 1P increments
camcorders uses more than 30 bits in nonlinear
*When capturing at 31-60 fps (in 23.98P/29.97P mode)/26-50 fps
processes, minimizing round-off errors to maintain (in 25P mode), the camcorders provide lower vertical
the high quality of the Power HAD CCDs. The resolution than in normal capturing mode.
ADSP also enables highly sophisticated image
controls, such as skin tone detail control and
Interval Recording Function For Versatility
Dynamic Contrast Controls.
and Creativity
The XDCAM HD camcorders offer an Interval Recording
■ Multi-format Recording Function, which intermittently records signals at
pre-determined intervals. This is convenient for shooting
– HD/ SD and Interlace/ Progressive over long periods of time, and also when creating pictures
One of the big appeals of the XDCAM HD cam- with special effects of extremely quick motion.
corders is their highly flexible multi-format recording
capability. Users can select a recording format from Selectable Gamma Curves
HD (MPEG HD) or SD (DVCAM), 59.94i/50i interlace
The XDCAM HD camcorders
mode, or 29.97P/25P/23.98P progressive mode. allow operators to choose from
Operators can use this camcorder for multiple five types of gamma curves
purposes, both today and into the future. (Standard, CINE 1, 2, 3 and 4).
The CINE 1-4 gamma curves CINE 1
CINE 2
provide natural tonal reproductions CINE 3
CINE 4
for scenes with wide dynamic Standard

ranges. The CINE 1 and 2 curves

are inherited from HyperGamma, which is available on
the top-of-the-line CineAlta camcorder.

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XDCAM HD CAMCORDER

■ A Wide Choice of Lenses VCL-719BXS

■ High-Quality Audio Recordings
The PDW-F330K model comes Sony XDCAM HD camcorders record high-quality
equipped with the VCL-719BXS uncompressed four-channel audio in HD recording
servo focus lens. This conve- mode. They are also equipped with a range of audio
nient auto-focus lens helps interfaces.
operators to adjust the focus during manual-focus
mode simply by pushing the “PUSH AF” button.
■ Compact and Lightweight Body
It also provides a full-time auto-focus function that
XDCAM HD camcorders are designed to be very
automatically tracks the focus in a dynamic manner.
compact, lightweight, and ergonomically well balanced,
This is especially convenient for one-man shooting
providing a high level of mobility and comfort in various
situations, for example, where the camera operator
shooting situations. They weigh only 5.4 kg (11 lb
is also performing other tasks and does not have the
14 oz) including viewfinder, microphone, disc, and
capacity to alter the focus manually.
BP-GL95 battery pack.
In addition to this auto-focus lens, a variety of 1/2-inch-
type HD lenses are separately available from major
manufacturers to offer optimum performance of ■ Shock and Dust-resistant Disc Drive
the XDCAM HD camcorder. A 2/3-inch-type lens* To minimize errors caused by shock or dust entering the
can also be used with the XDCAM HD camcorder via disc drive, XDCAM HD camcorders have several unique
its lens connector and the optional LO-32BMT lens ways of providing operational resistance to such factors.
adaptor. This allows users to choose from a broad The disc drive entrance is concealed by two lids,
range of lenses, including cinema-style lenses, helping to prevent any dust from entering the drive.
according to their particular shooting requirements. In addition, four rubber dampers are used to hold the
*In this configuration, the resulting focal length disc drive block in place and to absorb the shocks that
will be 1.37 times the actual would otherwise go into the disc drive.
focal length of
the lens.
■ 3.5-inch* Color LCD Screen
A large, easy-to-view, color LCD screen on the cam-
corder’s side panel enables operators to instantly review
recorded footage, as well as access the camera’s set-up
menus and view status indications such as four-channel
audio meters, and the remaining disc and battery time.
LO-32BMT
It also enables advanced operations such as Thumbnail
Search and Scene Selection.
■ Low-Light Shooting With ‘Slow-Shutter’ *Viewable area measured diagonally.

and ‘Turbo Gain’ Functions

Sony XDCAM HD camcorders offer two convenient ■ Wide Variety of Interfaces
features – Slow Shutter function and Turbo Gain The XDCAM HD camcorders come equipped with a
function – for shooting in low-light conditions, which wide range of interfaces as standard. The PDW-F350
can be used alone or together depending on the and PDW-F330 provide different combinations of inter-
situation or the operator’s preferences. faces – each optimized for various operational needs.
The Slow Shutter function allows operators to use PDW-F350 PDW-F330
shutter speeds longer than the frame rate, and to Input Front stereo microphone, Front stereo microphone,
audio (2-ch), timecode, audio (2-ch), timecode*,
intentionally blur images when shooting a moving genlock genlock
object, for increased shooting creativity. Output HD-SDI, SD analog com- HD analog component/SD
posite, digital audio output, analog component (selec-
The Turbo Gain function allows the camera gain to timecode, audio (XLR 5-pin) table), SD analog composite,
timecode*, audio (Pin jack)
be boosted up to +48 dB. Others i.LINK i.LINK
*Timecode input and output of the PDW-F330 share the same connector.

■ Flexible Image Controls

The XDCAM HD camcorders offer highly advanced
■ Easy-to-see Viewfinder
image control features such as Skin Tone Detail and The PDW-F350 is equipped with the DXF-20W
Dynamic Contrast Control, allowing operators to 2.0-inch monochrome viewfinder as standard. The
create stunning images. PDW-F330 is equipped with the DXF-801 1.5-inch
monochrome viewfinder as standard, although the
DXF-20W is available as an option.
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PRODUCT FEATURES

■ Other Features • Four assignable buttons: two on the camera handle and
two on the inside panel, enable operators to assign
• Built-in ND filter wheel: Clear, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, 1/64ND
frequently used functions
• IR Remote Commander™ unit: allows
• Auto Tracing White Balance for automatic adjustments
remote operations of REC start/stop,
in camera color temperature according to lighting
zoom, one-push auto-focus, and the
changes
addition of Shot Marks
• Memory Stick™ function for storage of camcorder
• Down-conversion output: MPEG HD
setup files
playback can be converted to SD signals
and output via the SD composite, compo- • Metadata recording: UMID, Extended UMID,
nent*, or i.LINK (DV OUT) connector EssenceMark (Shot Mark)
• Freeze Mix function: superimposes a previously recorded • Sony WRR-855 Series Wireless Microphone Receiver
image on the viewfinder. This allows the operator to can be easily attached to the camcorder via the
quickly and easily frame or reposition a subject when optional CA-WRR855 adaptor
a shot must be taken from the same position or in the • Remote control operation via the Sony RM-B150 and
same framework as a previous take. RM-B750 remote control units
• Thumbnail Search operation • Intelligent light system synchronizes strobe on/off to
• Expand function the REC button
• Scene Selection function for in-camera cuts-only editing** • PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software and MXF Proxy Viewer
supplied as standard
• Ability to write EDL (the result of the Scene Selection)
back onto disc *SD component output is only available on the PDW-F330.
• Proxy Data recording **The video and audio cannot be edited independently.

Connector Panel (PDW-F350) Connector Panel (PDW-F330)

Side Side

Top view

Rear Rear
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XDCAM HD Decks
PDW-F70 Recording Deck/PDW-F30 Viewing Deck

The XDCAM HD decks are highly versatile, making them useful for many
different applications including HD video recording, linear/nonlinear editing,
and presentations at large exhibition or conference venues.
The PDW-F70 is a powerful recording deck that is equipped with a comprehensive
range of interfaces including HD-SDI input and output, HD analog component,
composite outputs, and more. The PDW-F30 is an NLE feeder/viewer type deck,
but also offers the capability to record MXF files (in both MPEG HD and DVCAM
formats) via its i.LINK (File Access Mode) or Ethernet* interfaces. Both models
also offer the capability to input and output 25 Mb/s HDV stream (MPEG-2 TS) for
interfacing with HDV products or HDV-based nonlinear editor via i.LINK port.**
These decks are equipped with a VTR-like jog dial, providing familiar and
fast control of the playback. In addition to the random-access capability,
“Thumbnail Search”, “Expand”, and “Scene Selection” functions significantly
increase operational efficiency.
*Requires the optional PDBK-101 board **Requires the optional PDBK-102 board

PDW-F70 PDW-F30

PDW-F70 Features ■ Scene Selection function for in-deck cuts-only editing**

■ MPEG HD recording at 35, 25 and 18 Mb/s via HD-SDI, ■ Equipped with a Jog/Shuttle dial, providing VTR-like
HD analog component and RGB input (HD operation – Jog/Variable : ±1 time normal speed, Shuttle:
analog component and RGB input requires ±20 times normal speed
the optional PDBK-103 board) ■ 16:9, 3.5-inch*** color LCD screen for displaying playback
■ Up-conversion recording (requires the optional pictures, audio monitors, timecode and setup menus
PDBK-104 board): Input from SD-SDI or SD ■ Repeat playback function
composite connectors can be recorded in the ■ A simple Remote Commander unit is supplied.
MPEG HD format.
■ Gigabit Ethernet capability for network-based file
■ Compatible with the PDJ-A640 Cart transfer (requires the optional PDBK-101 board)

PDJ-A640 ■ Input and output 25 Mb/s HDV stream (MPEG-2 TS)

for interfacing with HDV products or
Common Features HDV-based nonlinear editor via an i.LINK port
■ Playback of MPEG HD and DVCAM material (requires the optional PDBK-102 board)
■ Down-conversion output: MPEG HD playback can be ■ Compact and lightweight design;
converted to SD signals and output via the SD-SDI*, can be placed either horizontally or vertically
SD composite, and i.LINK (DV OUT) connectors. ■ PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software and
■ Up-conversion output: DVCAM playback can be converted MXF Proxy Viewer supplied as standard
to 1080i HD signals and output via the HD connectors.
■ Thumbnail Search operation *SD-SDI interface is available only on the PDW-F70 deck.
**The video and audio cannot be edited independently.
■ Expand function ***Viewable area measured diagonally.

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PRODUCT FEATURES

Inputs/Outputs Interface Options

PDW-F70 PDW-F30 Four types of optional boards are available for the decks:
Input HD-SDI ● —
• PDBK-101: Provides a Gigabit Ethernet interface with
HD analog component ● w/PDBK-103 —
RGB ● w/PDBK-103 — the PDW-F70 and PDW-F30
SD-SDI ● w/PDBK-104 —
SD analog composite ● w/PDBK-104 — • PDBK-102: Allows 25 Mb/s HDV stream (MPEG-2 TS)
Digital audio ● — to be input and output between the PDW-F70/F30
Analog audio ● —
decks and an HDV device
Timecode ● —
Reference ● — • PDBK-103: Provides the HD analog component and
Output HD-SDI ● —
HD analog component ●* ●*
RGB inputs with the PDW-F70 (these inputs share the
RGB ●* ●* same BNC connectors)
SD-SDI ● —
SD analog composite ● ● • PDBK-104: Provides the SD-SDI and SD composite
Digital audio ● — input with the PDW-F70
Analog audio ● ●
Audio monitor ● ● *Only one of the PDBK-102, PDBK-103 or PDBK-104 boards can be
Timecode ● — installed at any one time.
Others i.LINK (DV OUT) ● ●
i.LINK (File Access Mode) ● ●
i.LINK (HDV) ● w/PDBK-102 ● w/PDBK-102
Ethernet ● w/PDBK-101 ● w/PDBK-101
Remote RS-422, RS-232C RS-422, RS-232C
*HD analog component and RGB outputs share the same
D-Sub 15-pin connector.
PDW-F70

PDW-F30

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XDCAM HD

PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software

– An Extremely Powerful Partner with the XDCAM HD System
The PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software that is supplied
with all XDCAM products is a highly convenient tool
to easily browse recorded footage and even perform
simple cuts-only editing right on your PC. This software
also provides a variety of convenient tools for disc
operation such as entire or partial disc copy (dubbing)
and transfer between two XDCAM devices. It runs
on a Windows-based PC, and supports two types of
interfaces: i.LINK (File Access Mode) and Ethernet.

The XDCAM HD products can transfer Proxy Data to a

PC running the PDZ-1 software at an extremely high
speed. The software then enables simple and quick cut
PDZ-1 Main GUI
editing of this Proxy Data, and once the editing is
complete, the edit results can be saved as a “Clip List”
(or “XDCAM EDL”) and written back to the original disc,
allowing the disc to be played back according to the
EDL. The Clip List also allows you to instantly generate
a popular ASF file, which can be played back according
to the EDL on Windows Media Player – a powerful
feature that can streamline production workflows.

The PDZ-1 software also includes a variety of conve-

MXF Proxy Viewer
nient functions such as “clip search by metadata”,
“EDL export in various formats”, and “high-resolution
Print Function
file transfer according to a Clip List”.

The MXF Proxy Viewer – application software specifically System requirements

Window 2000 (SP4 or later), Windows XP Professional (SP1 or later),
used to play back Proxy Data on a PC – is also supplied
Pentium ® III Processor 1 GHz or b higher, Minimum 512 MB of RAM,
with all XDCAM HD products. Internet Explorer (SP1 or later), DirectX 8.1b or higher

■ Supported interfaces: i.LINK (File Access Mode) and ■ Disc copy – entire disc (all clips) or only selected clips
Ethernet ■ Registration of metadata such as “title”, “creator”, or
■ High-speed ingestion of Proxy Data from the XDCAM “comments” for a disc or clip
HD devices ■ Setting of “EssenceMark” for instant cue-up to desired
■ Browsing of Proxy Data recorded by the XDCAM HD scenes. Names for EssenceMark can also be easily
systems (including those recorded by the SD version assigned.
of the XDCAM system). ■ Clip search function using the registered metadata as a
■ Simple and quick cuts-only editing (storyboard) with keyword
the following functions: ■ Print function allows metadata such as thumbnails,
• Preview a result of the storyboard on the PC creation date, and comments to be printed out in an
easy-to-see storyboard view
• Save the results as a Clip List (XDCAM EDL)
• Convert the Proxy Data on the storyboard to
an ASF file for replay on Windows Media Player
• Export the Clip List in BVE-9100, Newsbase™ XML,
and ALE (Avid Log Exchange) formats
• Transfer high-resolution clips according to the Clip List

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XDCAM HD

Camcorder System Diagrams

Unless specified as "supplied", all the components below are optional.

RM-F300 ECM-674/678 Intelligent Light System CA-WR855 WRR-855A/855B

Remote Commander Unit Electoric Condenser Microphone Camera Adaptor Wireless
(supplied) *Requires K-1502 3-pin to 5-pin Microphone Receiver*
Conversion Cable *WRR-861 or WRR-862 Series of
wireless microphone receiver can
also be used. (requires A-8278-
057-A bracket)
MSH-64/128
Memory Stick

VCL-719BXS 1/2-inch Type Lens HD-SDI (PDW-F350)

(supplied with PDW-F330K package)
or HD Analog Component (PDW-F330)
1/2-inch Type Lens from
Other Manufactures SD Analog Component (PDW-F330)

SD Analog Composite (PDW-F350/F330)

2/3-inch Type Lens i.LINK (PDW-F350/F330)

PDW-F350/F330
LO-32BNT
2/3-inch Type
Lens Mount Adaptor

VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor

(supplied)

Recording Media View finder

PFD23
(supplied, x1) or

DXF-801 DXF-51 (optional)

(supplied with PDW-F330)
Battery Chargers BP-GL95/GL65 DXF-20W
Lithium Ion Battery Pack (supplied with PDW-F350)

BC-L70 BP-L60S
Lithium Ion Battery Pack

AC-DN10 AC Adaptor
BC-M150

BC-L500
8-pin
RM-B150 or RM-B750
Remote Control Unit

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XDCAM HD

Optional Accessories
For PDW-F350/ F330 Camcorders

PFD23 LO-32BMT DXF-20W DXF-51 BP-GL95/GL65

Professional Disc 2/3-inch Lens Mount 2.0-inch B/W Viewfinder 5-inch type B/W Viewfinder Lithium-ion Battery Pack
Adaptor *For PDW-F330 (this is included *Requires optional accessory
in the PDW-F350 as standard.) shoe kit (A-8274-968-B)

BP-L60S BC-L70 BC-M150 BC-L500 AC-DN10

Lithium-ion Battery Pack Battery Charger Battery Charger Battery Charger AC Adaptor

RM-B150 RM-B750 CA-WR855 WRR-855A/855B WRR-861A/861B

Remote Control Unit Remote Control Unit Camera Adaptor for Wireless Microphone Receiver Wireless Microphone Receiver
WRR-855A/855B *Requires optional mounting
bracket (A-8278-057-A)

WRR-862A/862B ECM-674/678 LC-300H LC-DS300SFT LCR-1

Wireless Microphone Receiver Shotgun-type Electret Carrying Case (Hard) Carrying Case (Soft) Rain Cover
*Requires optional mounting Condenser Microphone
bracket (A-8278-057-A) *Requires K-1502 3-pin to
5-pin Conversion Cable

MSH-64/128 CCF-3L CCFD-3L VMC-IL4615B/IL4635B VMC-IL6615B/IL6635B

Memory Stick i.LINK Cable i.LINK Cable i.LINK Cable i.LINK Cable
(4-pin to 6-pin with lock) (6-pin to 6-pin with lock) (4-pin to 6-pin,1.5 m/3.5 m) (6-pin to 6-pin,1.5 m/3.5 m)

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XDCAM HD

1/2-inch Type HD Lenses From Other Manufacturers

Canon Canon Canon

KH20x6.4 KRS KH21ex5.7 IRSE KH10ex3.6 IRSE

Fujinon Fujinon Fujinon

XS17x5.5BRM/BRD XS13x3.3BRM/BRD HS16x4.6BERM/BERD
* For details, please contact each manufacturer.

For PDW-F70/F30 Decks

PFD23 PDBK-101 PDBK-102 PDBK-103 PDBK-104

Professional Disc Network Board MPEG-2 TS In/Out Board* HD Analog Input Board* SD Input Upconverter
Board*

RM-280 RCC-5G VMC-IL4615B/IL4635B VMC-IL6615B/IL6635B

Editing Controller Remote Control Cable (5 m) i.LINK Cable i.LINK Cable
(4-pin to 6-pin,1.5 m/3.5 m) (6-pin to 6-pin,1.5 m/3.5 m)

*Only one of the PDBK-102, PDBK-103 or PDBK-104 boards can be installed at any one time.

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XDCAM HD

XDCAM HD Camcorders Specifications

PDW-F350L PDW-F330L, PDW-F330K
Approx. 3.8 kg (body, 8 lb 6 oz)
Mass Approx. 3.85 kg (body, 8 lb 7 oz) Approx. 6.8kg (with VF, Mic, Disc, BP-GL95
battery, VCL-719BXS AF Lens)
Power requirements DC 12 V +5.0 V/-1.0 V
PDW-F330L (with manual focus lens) :
Approx. 32 W (while recording, with Approx. 30 W
Power consumption
viewfinder, color LCD ON, manual lense) PDW-F330K (auto focus : ON) : Approx. 31 W
(while recording, with viewfinder, color LCD ON)
Operating temperature -5 to 40 °C (+32 to +104 °F)
Storage temperature -20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)
Humidity 10 to 90% (relative humidity)
Continuous operating time Approx. 160 min. w/BP-GL95 battery
General DVCAM (25 Mb/s)
MPEG HD (MPEG-2 MP@HL)
Video HQ mode (VBR, maximum bit rate : 35 Mb/s)
SP mode (CBR 25 Mb/s)
Recording format LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate : 18 Mb/s)
Proxy Video MPEG-4
MPEG HD: 4ch or 2ch, 16 bits/48 kHz
Audio
DVCAM: 4ch, 16 bits/48 kHz
Proxy Audio A-law (4ch / 2ch, 8 bit, 8 kHz)
DVCAM Approx. 85 min.
MPEG HD: HQ mode Audio 2ch : approx. 69 min. / Audio 4ch : approx. 66 min.
Recording/Playback time
SP mode Audio 2ch : approx. 92 min. / Audio 4ch : approx. 87 min.
LP mode Audio 2ch : approx. 122 min. / Audio 4ch : approx. 113 min.
Genlock video BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Signal inputs Audio input XLR-3pin (Female) x2, line / mic / mic +48 V selectable
Mic input XLR-5-pin (Female, stereo) x1
BNC x1, SMPTE 292M (w/embedded _
HD-SDI output
audio, MPEG HD mode only)
Component (HD/SD analog) video output _ BNC x3, Y/Pb/Pr, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Signal outputs
Composite video output BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Earphone Mini-jack x1 (stereo)
Audio output (CH-1/CH-2) XLR-5-pin (Male, stereo) x1 Pin-jacks x2, -10 dBu, 47 Ω
Timecode input BNC x1, 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 Ω BNC x1 (input or output, selectable),
(input: 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ, output: 1.0
Timecode output BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Vp-p, 75 Ω)
Lens 12-pin
Other inputs/outputs Remote 8-pin
Light 2-pin, DC 12 V, max. 50 W
DC input XLR-4-pin (Male) x1
DC output 4-pin (for wireless microphone receiver), DC 12 V (MAX 0.2 A)
i.LINK IEEE 1394, 6-pin x1, AV/C (DV stream output) or File Access Mode
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB
Dynamic range More than 85 dB
Distortion Less than 0.08% (at 1 kHz, reference level)
Audio performance
Crosstalk Less than -70 dB (at 1 kHz, reference level)
Wow & flutter Below measurable limit
Headroom 20/18/16/12 dB (selectable)
Pickup device 3-chip 1/2-inch type HD Power HAD CCD
Effective picture elements Approx. 1.56 Mega Pixels (1,440 x 1,080)
Optical system F1.4 prism
Built-in optical filters 1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND
59.94i 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500 ,1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS
29.97p 1/40, 1/60, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS
Shutter speed 23.98p 1/32, 1/48, 1/96, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS
50i 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS
25p 1/33, 1/50, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS
Slow Shutter (SLS) 1 to 8, 16, 32, and 64 frame accumulation
Selectable from 4 to 60 frame/sec
Camera section 23.98p/29.97p
Slow & Quick Motion function as recording frame rate _
(*MPEG HD mode only) Selectable from 4 to 50 frame/sec
25p as recording frame rate
Lens mount SONY 1/2-inch type bayonet mount
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) F9 (typical)
Minimum illumination Approx. 0.004 lx (F1.4 lens, +48 dB turbo gain, with 64 frame accumulation)
Gain selection -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48 dB
Smear level -120 dB (typical)
S/N ratio 54 dB (typical, HD output)
Modulation depth at 21 MHz 45% (typical)
Geometric distortion Below measurable level (w/o lens)
CRT 2.0-inch type monochrome 1.5-inch type monochrome
Viewfinder
Indicators REC (x2), TALLY, BATT, SHUTTER, GAIN UP
Built-in LCD monitor 3.5-inch type color LCD monitor
_ VCL-719BXS AF Lens (x1, PDW-F330K only)
DXF-20W Viewfinder (x1) DXF-801 Viewfinder (x1)
Electret condenser stereo microphone (x1), Wind screen (x1),
Supplied accessories Lens mount cap (x1), Shoulder belt (x1), VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor (x1),
Frange focal length adjustment test chart (x1), RM-F300 IR remote commander,
Operation manual (x1), PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software (x1),
MXF Proxy Viewer software (x1), Professional Disc (PFD23, x1)

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XDCAM HD

XDCAM HD Decks Specifications

PDW-F70 Recorder PDW-F30 Viewer
Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 70 W
Operating temperature +5 to +40 °C (+41 to +104 °F)
Storage temperature -20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)
Humidity 20 to 90% (relative humidity)
Mass 7.2 kg (15 lb 6 oz)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 307 x 100 x 411 mm (12 1/8 x 4 x 16 1/2 inches)
MPEG HD (MPEG-2 MP@HL)
HQ mode (VBR,maximum bit rate : 35 Mb/s), _
Video SP mode (CBR, 25 Mb/s),
Recording format LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate : 18 Mb/s)
Proxy Video MPEG-4
Audio MPEG HD: 4 ch or 2 ch, 16 bits/48 kHz _
General Proxy Audio A-law (4 ch / 2 ch, 8 bit, 8 kHz)
MPEG HD (MPEG-2 MP@HL): HQ mode (VBR, maximum bit rate : 35 Mb/s),
Video
SP mode (CBR, 25 Mb/s), LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate : 18 Mb/s)
Playback format Proxy Video MPEG-4
MPEG HD: 4 ch or 2 ch, 16 bits/48 kHz
Audio
DVCAM: 4 ch, 16 bit/48 kHz
Proxy Audio A-law (4 ch / 2 ch, 8 bit, 8 kHz)
MPEG HD: HQ mode Audio 2ch : approx. 69 min. , Audio 4ch : approx. 66 min
SP mode Audio 2ch : approx. 92 min. , Audio 4ch : approx. 87 min.
Recording/playback time
LP mode Audio 2ch : approx. 122 min. , Audio 4ch : approx. 113 min.
DVCAM Approx. 85 min. (playback only)
Jog mode ±1 time normal speed
Search speed (in color) Variable Speed mode ±1 time normal speed
Shuttle mode ±20 times normal speed
BNCx2(including loop through),
Analog reference input HD Tri-level sync or SD composite sync _
(0.3 Vp-p/75 Ω/sync negative)
Analog composite input (option: PDBK-104) BNCx1, RS-170M _
Analog HD component input (option: PDBK-103) BNC x4, Y/Pb/Pr/(Sync) or G/B/R/(Sync) _
Signal inputs HD-SDI input BNCx1, SMPTE 292M _
SD-SDI input (option: PDBK-104) BNCx1, SMPTE 259M _
XLR x2 (channel selectable), +4/0/-3/-6 _
Analog audio input
dBu (selectable),10 kΩ, balanced
Digital audio input AES/EBU, BNCx2, 4 channels _
Timecode input BNCx1, SMPTE Time code _
Analog composite video output BNCx1, (1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω/sync negative) , RCA-pinx1,(1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω/sync negative)
Monitor output D-sub 15-pin (G/B/R or Y/Pb/Pr)
Built-in display 3.5-inch type color LCD monitor
HD-SDI output BNCx2, SMPTE 292M _
SD-SDI output BNCx1, SMPTE 259M _
Signal outputs
Analog audio output XLRx2 (channel selectable), +4/0/-3/-6 dBu (selectable), 600 Ω load, balanced
Audio monitor output RCAx2 (L, R, Mix), -6dBu, 47 kΩ, unbalanced
Headphone output Stereo phone jack, -14dBu, 8 Ω, unbalanced
Digital audio output AES/EBU, BNCx2, 4 channels _
Timecode output BNCx1, SMPTE Timecode _
i.LINK IEEE1394, 6-pin x1, AV/C (DV stream output) or File Access Mode
i.LINK(HDV 1080i) (option: PDBK-102) IEEE1394, 6-pin x1, HDV 1080i IN/OUT
Ethernet (option: PDBK-101) 1000Base-T (RJ-45)
Other inputs/outputs
RS-422A D-sub 9-pin x 1
RS-232C D-sub 9-pin x 1
CONTROL Mini-jack 4-pin _
Sampling frequency Y: 74.25MHz, R-Y/B-Y: 37.125MHz
Quantization 8 bits/sample
Video performance
Frequency response : 0 to 4.2 MHz +1.0/-3.0 dB (525), 0 to 4.8 MHz +1.0/-3.0 dB (625)
Analog composite output(DV)
S/N(Y) : 53 dB or more , Y/C delay (K2T) : ±25 ns or less , K-factor(K2T) : 2% or less
Video level ±3 dB ±3 dB
Chroma level ±3 dB ±3 dB
Processor adjustment Set up/black level ±30 IRE ±30 IRE
range Chroma phase ±30 deg ±30 deg
System sync phase ±3 µs _
System sync phase (fine) ±200 ns _
Sampling frequency 48 kHz
Quantization 16 bits/2 channels or 16 bits / 4 channels
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-1.0 dB(0 dB at 1 kHz)
Audio performance
Dynamic range 90 dB or more
Distortion 0.05% or less (at 1 kHz)
Headroom 20/18/16/12 dB (selectable)
Operation manual (x1), Vertical installation stand (x1) , Infrared remote commander (x1) ,
Supplied accessories
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software (x1), MXF Proxy Viewer software (x1)

*Only one of the PDBK-102, PDBK-103 or PBDK-104 boards can be installed at any one time.

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