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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, 720/ 59.94p 1), and 720/50p), offering the flexibility needed for worldwide HD recording. The optional CBKZ-MD01 SD Record and Playback Software 2) can be installed to enable recording

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and playback of SD signals (both NTSC and PAL), 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)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.

2)A verification key is required to use the CBKZ-MD01 software after installation. For details, contact a Sony service representative.

Note

It is not possible to combine material recorded in different system frequencies and recording formats on a single disc (although 1080/50i and 1080/25P materials can be combined).

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.

3)The PDW-HD1500 supports recording of up to eight channels in MPEG HD422 format.