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.
