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Sony 4K/HD Multi Port AV Storage Unit

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Features

  • HFR support HD 8x slow motion and 4K 2x slow motion
  • Flexible I/O configuration
  • Efficient XAVC video format and Avid DNxHD® option
  • Efficient XAVC video format and Avid DNxHD® option
  • Easy transcoding between XAVC and XDCAM MPEG2 MXF files
  • Large internal storage capacity
  • Variety of media supported

Sony PWS-4400 (PWS4400, PWS 4400, PWS/4400, pws-4400) 4K/HD Multi Port AV Storage Unit 

The PWS-4400 system is one of the key elements of Sony’s next-generation 4K/HD live production solution
With the capability to record images in highly-efficient XAVC/Avid DNxHD®* recording format, flexible I/O configurations, HFR recording capability, intuitive user interface for professional operators in the industry and many more, it can create an efficient slow replay server system that could be used in live sporting events for both 4K and HD infrastructures. 

The PWS-4400 replay server system consists of 4 products – the PWS-4400 Multi Port AV Storage Unit (as a recording deck), the PWSK-4403 USB Control Device (as a control panel with a jog shuttle and a fader lever), the PWS-100PR1 Production Control Station (Workstation that runs production application software), and the PWS-100MG1 Media Gateway Station (Workstation that transfers files). 

The PWS-4400 system has been evolving by ongoing software version upgrades, with the newest software V1.4 (available from May 2015), featuring enhancements such as HFR recording capability up to HD 480/400p and 4K/HD simultaneous recording and transcoding capability between XAVC and XDCAM MPEG2**. 
Moreover, the new associated Window’s 8 PC running application software, the PWA-RCT1 Recording Control Software, which can trigger rec/stop/play/file transfer from a PC would add operational flexibility to the PWS-4400 so that it could be offered as an easy-to-use multi-port 4K/HD production recorder for wider variety of production usages. 
  • Requires V1.2 or above and the PWA-CD401 Optional Codec
  • Requires V1.4 and the PWA-MGW1B Video Transcode Option to the PWS-100MG1 Media Gateway Station
Supporting both XAVC and Avid DNxHD®
  • Requires V1.2 or above and PWA-CD401 optional codec
Flexible I/O configuration
  • 4 channels 4K & QFHD
  • 8 channels 2K & HD (1080 or 720)
Improved slow motion capabilities
  • Working with the HDC-4300 camera recording up to HD480/400P (8x slow motion HD)
  • Requires Version 1.4.
Simultaneous 4K and HD recordings*
  • The PWS-4400 can record 4K and HD simultaneously, giving you the option of using the HD as a proxy.
  • Requires Version 1.4.
Transcoding Capability between XAVC and XDCAM MPEG2 files
  • The PWS-4400 working with the PWS100MG1 Media Gateway Workstation allows you to transcode XAVC to and from XDCAM MPEG2 MXF for accessing media stored on USB Hard Drive, Optical Disc Archive and SxS cards.
  • Requires PWS-4400 Version 1.4 and PWA-MGW1B Video Transcode Option.
An another option to control the PWS-4400
  • Simple and intuitive control of PWS-4400 using the new PWA-RCT1 Record Control Software, which can trigger rec/stop/play/file transfer from a PC would add operational flexibility to the PWS-4400 opens up the new applications for the PWS-4400 as a useful multi-port 4K/HD recorder.

Recording

  • Recording Format: XAVC-Intra Class 100 (YPbPr 4:2:2, 10-bit): 1920 x 1080i 25/29.97 (1 x HD-SDI, 100 Mbps), 1920 x 1080i 50/59.94 (1 x 3G-SDI / 2 x HD-SDI, 200 Mbps)
  • 1920 x 1080p 23.98/25/29.97 (1 x HD-SDI, 100 Mbps), 1920 x 1080p 50/59.94 (1 x 3G-SDI / 2 x HD-SDI, 200 Mbps), 1920 x 1080p 200/239 (4 x 3G-SDI, 800 Mbps), 1920 x 1080p 300/359 (6 x 3G-SDI, 1200 Mbps), 2048 x 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97 (1 x HD-SDI, 100 Mbps), 2048 x 1080p 50/59.94 (1 x 3G-SDI / 2 x HD-SDI, 200 Mbps), XAVC Intra Class 300 (YPbPr 4:2:2, 10-bit): 3840 x 2160p 23.98/25/29.97 (2 x 3G-SDI / 4 x HD-SDI, 300 Mbps), 3840 x 2160p 50/59.94 (4 x 3G-SDI, 600 Mbps), 3840 x 2160p 100/119 (8 x 3G-SDI, 1200 Mbps), 4096 x 2160p 23.98/24/25/29.97 (2 x 3G-SDI / 4 x HD-SDI, 300 Mbps)
  • 4096 x 2160p 50/59.94 (4 x 3G-SDI, 600 Mbps)
  • Digital Audio Format: 24-bit, 48 kHz, Headroom: 20 dB / 18 dB / 16 dB / 15 dB / 12 dB / 9 dB (selectable)
  • Storage : 2 TB (expandable up to 8TB with optional 2TB memory boards)
  • Approximate Record Times: With 2TB or internal memory: 4K/UHD 23.98p: 14.8 hours
  • 4K/UHD 59.94p: 6.2 hours, 2K/HD 50.00i: 27.6 hours, 2K/HD 59.94i: 27.6 hours
  • 2K/HD 50p: 15 hours, 2K/HD 59.94p: 15.3 hours

Input/Output

  • I/O Connectors: 4 x I/O boards, When ENCODER mode is selected (per board): 3G/HD-SDI Input: 4 x BNC (SMPTE 292M/BTA-S004B standard, SMPTE 424M Level A/B), 3G/HD-SDI Output: 4 x BNC (used for input signal monitor applications only), Multi-Monitor: 1 x BNC (HD-SDI SMPTE 292M/BTA-S004B standard), Down-Converter: 1 x BNC (HD-SDI SMPTE 292M/BTA-S004B standard), Timecode Input: 1 x BNC (1.5 Vpp, 10 kOhms), Timecode Input: 1 x BNC (1.5 Vpp, low impedance), Digital Audio (AES/EBU) Input: 4 x BNC (CH 1/2 to CH 7/8, unbalanced), When DECODER mode is selected (per board): 3G/HD-SDI Output: 8 x BNC (SMPTE 292M/BTA-S004B standard, SMPTE 424M Level A/B), Monitor: 1 x BNC (HD-SDI SMPTE 292M/BTA-S004B standard), Multi-Monitor: 1 x BNC (HD-SDI SMPTE 292M/BTA-S004B standard), Timecode Output: 1 x BNC (1.5 Vpp, 10 kOhms)
  • Digital Audio (AES/EBU) Output: 4 x BNC (CH 1/2 to CH 7/8, unbalanced), Note: When connecting devices for AES/EBU signal input/output, use a cable whose length is less than 984' (300 m)

Reference

  • Reference Input : 2 x BNC connectors (including 1 loop-through), 75 Ohms with terminal switch, HD (tri-level sync), SD (Black Burst)

Remote

  • Remote (1/2/3/4): 4 x 9-pin D-Sub, female
  • Aux: 9-pin D-Sub (not currently active)
  • GPIO (25P): 25-pin D-Sub, female
  • Network (1/2): 2 x RJ-45, 1000BASE-T
  • Maintenance: USB

General

  • Power Requirements: 100 to 240 VAC
  • Power Input Connector: IEC C14
  • Maximum Power Consumption: 480 W
  • Inrush Current: 75 A peak, 5 A r.m.s (240 VAC)
  • Operating Temperature: 41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C)
  • Storage Temperature: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
  • Humidity: 25 to 90% (non-condensing)
  • Dimensions: 16.8 x 6.9 x 21.3" (42.7 x 17.4 x 54.1 cm)
  • Weight: 44 lb (20 kg)

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