Sony PDW-F75 3.5" LCD XDCAM HD Deck
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Sony PDW-F75 3.5" LCD XDCAM HD Deck

SKU: SOPDWF75 MFR: PDWF75
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  • Experience superior XDCAM HD recording with MPEG HD for pristine video quality.
  • Enjoy versatile connectivity with HD-SDI and composite inputs/outputs for seamless integration.
  • The 3.5" LCD monitor offers convenient, on-deck video playback and monitoring capabilities.
  • Achieve professional audio fidelity with balanced XLR inputs and AES/EBU digital I/O.
  • Utilize file access mode via i.LINK (IEEE 1394) for efficient content transfer and archiving.
  • Control your workflow remotely via Ethernet and RS232C, enhancing operational flexibility.
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Sony PDW-F75 Specifications

  • Power Requirements

    AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

  • Power Consumption

    70 W

  • Operating Temperature

    +5 to +40 deg. C (+41 to +104 deg. F)

  • Storage Temperature

    -20 to +60 deg. C (-4 to +140 deg. F)

  • Humidity

    20 to 90% (relative humidity)

  • Recording/Playback Format1

    Video:
    MPEG HD (MPEG-2 MP at HL)
    HQ mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s)
    SP mode (CBR, 25 Mb/s)
    LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 18 Mb/s)
    DVCAM (CBR, 25 Mb/s)
    Proxy Video:
    MPEG-4
    Audio:
    MPEG HD: 4 ch or 2 ch, 16 bits/48 kHz
    DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz
    Proxy Audio:
    A-law (4 ch/2 ch, 8 bits, 8 kHz)
    DVCAM:
    25 Mb/s: Approx. 185 min. (PFD50DLA), Approx. 85 min. (PFD23A)

  • Recording/Playback Format2

    MPEG HD:
    35 Mb/s, 4-ch audio: More than 145 min. (PFD50DLA), More than 65 min. (PFD23A)
    35 Mb/s, 2-ch audio: More than 150 min. (PFD50DLA), More than 68 min. (PFD23A)
    25 Mb/s, 4-ch audio: Approx. 190 min. (PFD50DLA), Approx. 85 min. (PFD23A)
    25 Mb/s, 2-ch audio: Approx. 200 min. (PFD50DLA), Approx. 90 min. (PFD23A)
    18 Mb/s, 4-ch audio: More than 248 min. (PFD50DLA), More than 112 min. (PFD23A)
    18 Mb/s, 2-ch audio: More than 265 min. (PFD50DLA), More than 122 min. (PFD23A)

  • Search Speed Range

    Jog mode:
    -1 to +2 times normal speed
    Variable mode:
    -1 to +2 times normal speed
    Shuttle mode:
    -20 to +20 times normal speed

  • Reference Input

    BNC x 2 (including loop through), HD/SD
    HD Tri-level sync (0.6 Vp-p/75 Ohms/negative), HD/SD
    or SD blackburst/composite sync (0.286 Vp-p/75 Ohms/negative), HD/SD

  • Composite Input

    BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ohms/negative, SMPTE 170M

  • Component Input

    BNC x 4, Y/Pb/Pr/(Sync) or G/B/R/(Sync), HD

  • SDI Input

    BNC x 2, SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio), HD

  • Analog Audio Input

    XLR 3-pin (female) x 2 (channel selectable)+4/0/-3/-6 dBu (selectable)10 kO, balanced

  • Digital Audio Input (AES/EBU)

    BNC (x2) - 4 ch (2 ch each, 1/2 ch and 3/4 ch) AES-3id-1995

  • Time Code Input

    BNC x 1, SMPTE time code, 0.5 to 18 Vp-p/3.3 kO/unbalanced

  • Composite Output

    BNC (x1) - 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ohms/sync negative, character On/Off
    RCA (x1) - 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ohms/sync negative

  • SDI Output

    BNC x 2, SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio), HD
    character ALL ON/OFF/HD-SDI 2 only, HD
    BNC x 1, SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio), SD
    character ALL ON/OFF/SDI only, SD

  • Monitor Video

    D-sub 15-pin x1 - (G/B/R or Y/Pb/Pr)

  • Analog Audio Output

    XLR 3-pin (male) x 2 (channel selectable)
    +4/0/-3/-6 dBu (selectable), 600 O, Lo-Z, balanced

  • Monitor Audio

    RCA x 2 (L, R, Mix), -6 dBu, 47 kO, unbalanced

  • Digital Audio Output (AES/EBU)

    BNC (x2) - 4 ch (2 ch each, 1/2 ch and 3/4 ch) AES-3id-1995

  • Headphone Output

    JM-60 Stereo phone jack x 1
    -14dBu, 8 O, unbalanced

  • Time Code Output

    BNC x 1, SMPTE time code, 2.2 Vp-p +/- 3.0 dB/600 O/unbalanced

  • i.LINK

    IEEE 1394 6-pin x 1
    AV/C (DV) IN/OUT
    File Access Mode
    HDV 1080i IN/OUT

  • Ethernet

    RJ-45 x 11000
    Base-T: IEEE802.3ab
    100Base-TX: IEEE802.3u
    10Base-T: IEEE802.3

  • RS232C

    D-sub 9-pin (male) x 1

  • Control

    Mini-jack 4-pin x 1, for RM-LC2

  • Remote (9P) Input

    D-sub, 9-pin (female) (x1), RS-422A

  • Maintenance

    MEMORY STICK x 1

  • AC Input

    x 1, 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

  • Video: Sampling Frequency

    Y: 74.25 MHz, R-Y/B-Y: 37.125 MHz

  • Video: Quantization

    8 bits/sample

  • Video: Error Correction

    Reed Solomon Code

  • Processor Adjustment Range: Video Level

    +/-3 dB

  • Processor Adjustment Range: Chroma Level

    +/-3 dB

  • Processor Adjustment: Setup/Black Level

    +/-30 IRE

  • Processor Adjustment Range: Chroma Phase

    +/-30 deg.

  • Processor Adjustment

    System Sync Phase: +/- 3 ½s
    System Sync Phase (Fine): +/- 200 ns

  • Audio: Sampling Frequency

    48 kHz

  • Audio: Quantization

    16 bits

  • Audio: Frequency Response

    20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-1.0 dB (0 dB at 1 kHz)

  • Audio: Dynamic Range

    More than 90 dB

  • Audio: Distortion

    Less than 0.05% (at 1kHz)

  • Audio: Headroom

    20/18/16/12 dB (selectable)

  • Built-In Display

    3.5" type color LCD monitor

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    Excluding Protrusions: 307 x 100 x 411mm (12.08 x 3.93 x 16.18")

  • Weight

    7.2kg (15.87lbs)

About Sony PDW-F75

Why settle for anything less than the pinnacle of professional video technology The Sony PDW-F75 XDCAM HD Deck is a high-quality, durable, and innovative solution for professionals in the field of video production. This user-friendly and reliable deck is designed to meet the rigorous demands of HD video recording, linear and nonlinear editing, and delivering impressive presentations at large-scale exhibitions and conferences.

Crafted by Sony, a leader in electronic innovation, the PDW-F75 XDCAM HD Deck stands out with its ability to record in both the crisp, detail-rich MPEG HD format and the widely compatible DVCAM format. It boasts a remarkable capability to capture 1080 lines of video resolution across multiple frame rates, ensuring that your footage meets the highest standards of clarity and detail with a high bit rate of up to 35 Mbps on Professional Disc media.

The PDW-F75 doesn't just record stunning visuals; it also delivers on the audio front with four channels of high-quality, uncompressed audio. Experience the full impact of your recordings with 16-bit, 48 kHz audio that brings your content to life.

This deck is not just about recording; it's also about flexibility in post-production and playback. It supports various frame rates including 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, and native 23.98P, utilizing the "MPEG HD" codec for efficient MPEG-2 MP at HL compression. The built-in Up/Down-conversion feature is a game-changer, allowing you to up-convert DVCAM material to HD signals with outputs via HD-SDI or HD analog component connections, as well as down-convert MPEG HD material to SD SDI or composite connections.

For those requiring precise control, the PDW-F75 offers Jog/Variable operation at +/- 1 times normal speed and Shuttle at +/- 20 times normal speed, even when working with MPEG Long GOP formats. The thumbnail operation with an Expand function provides a 12x zoom for meticulous detail review around a scene, enhancing your editing capabilities with in-deck cuts-only editing, also known as Scene Selection.

The Sony PDW-F75 XDCAM HD Deck is the professional's choice for capturing and presenting high-definition video content with unparalleled quality and versatility. Whether you're recording in the studio or out in the field, this deck is built to deliver exceptional results time and time again.

Sony PDW-F75 Features

  • Record and Playback: Record and playback DVCAM and MPEG HD material at multiple bit rates (18Mbps, 25Mpbs and 35Mpbs). For DVCAM recording, it is necessary to install PDBK-104 optional board
  • Up/Down Conversion: Allow material recorded in the DVCAM format to be converted to HD signals and output via its HD-SDI or HD analog component connector
  • Up/Down Conversion: Allows users to easily and flexibly migrate to HD-based operations at their own pace. During HD material playback, the deck can output DVCAM via i.Link (DV OUT) port or baseband SD output via SD-SDI, composite output, or optional analog component output
  • A/V Inputs: HD-SDI, AES/EBU audio, analog audio, timecode, reference
  • A/V Outputs: HD-SDI, Y/Pb/Pr, SD-SDI, RGB, SD analog composite, AES/EBU audio, analog audio, timecode, XGA/VGA, audio monitor (L/R)
  • Other interfaces: RS-422A, RS-232C, Ethernet (Optional Gigabit Ethernet capability for network-based file transfer) i.Link interface that supports File Access Mode and DV OUT
  • MPEG-2 TS output: Optional capability to input and output 25 Mb/s MPEG-2 TS (Transport Stream) for interfacing with HDV products or HDV-based nonlinear editors via an i.LINK port
  • Jog/Shuttle: Equipped with Jog/shuttle dial, providing VTR-like operation
  • LCD Display: 16:9, 3.5" type color LCD Screen Viewable area measured diagonally
  • Trigger REC function over HD-SDI: If it is connected with SONY HDW series camcorder via HD-SDI, PDW-F75 can detect the status of camcorder and automatically start and stop recording
  • 9-pin Remote: Can be controlled as a linear deck, functioning as that bridge between analog & digital formats
  • High-speed transfer of Proxy AV data: Through its network interfaces, the Proxy AV data (2Mbps MPEG-4 SP) can be transferred at up to 18x-20x real time
  • Scene Selection: Provides a non-destructive, cuts-only editing capability in the deck and camcorder

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months for parts and 3 months for labor.

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Key Features

  • Experience superior XDCAM HD recording with MPEG HD for pristine video quality.
  • Enjoy versatile connectivity with HD-SDI and composite inputs/outputs for seamless integration.
  • The 3.5" LCD monitor offers convenient, on-deck video playback and monitoring capabilities.
  • Achieve professional audio fidelity with balanced XLR inputs and AES/EBU digital I/O.
  • Utilize file access mode via i.LINK (IEEE 1394) for efficient content transfer and archiving.
  • Control your workflow remotely via Ethernet and RS232C, enhancing operational flexibility.

What's in the box:

  • Sony PDW-F75 3.5 " LCD XDCAM HD Deck
  • Operation Manual
  • Vertical Installation Stand
  • Infrared Remote Commander
  • XDCAM Application Software CD-ROM
  • Sony 2 Year Parts and Labor Warranty