Sony PDW-HR1 (PDWHR1) XDCAM HD 422 Field edit recorder
The expanding family of Sony’s XDCAM HD422 Professional Disc system now includes a new high-definition field recorder, model PDW-HR1. This mobile unit is designed as the ideal ENG/EFP complement for Sony’s newest XDCAM HD422 optical camcorder while also supporting legacy formats including MPEG IMX��®, DVCAM™ and 4:2:0 HD 24P content.
The recorder features a built-in up/down converter, and provides multi-format (1080i/720P) recording flexibility, as well as HD/SD conversion and cross-conversion during playback between 1080i and 720P. It has 24P (23.98) record/playback capability for 4:2:2 HD content as a standard feature, making it suitable not only for ENG/EFP, but also for use in an HDCAM SRâ„¢ production workflow, recording content acquired by Sony CineAltaâ„¢ cameras.
Although the PDW-HR1 is optimised for IT usage, a range of video and audio interfaces allow for easy interoperability with other devices and editing systems, with connectivity via HD-SDI in/out, HDMIâ„¢ out, SD-SDI in/out, composite in/out Gigabit Ethernet, RS-422A control and optional i.LINK TS in/out and DVB-ASI out.
The PDW-HR1’s user interface is designed with a “VTR-like†jog/shuttle operation, with control either through the front panel or a remote control unit. A 9-inch (viewable area measured diagonally) color LCD display and built-in speakers are also incorporated, and the unit can be battery-operated or used with AC and DC power sources.
