Sony PDW-F1600 HD Professional Disc Recorder - SKU#1359895

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Used Sony PDW-F1600 HD Professional Disc Recorder (Operation Hours 10062)

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Sony PDW-F1600 Specifications

  • Power Requirements

    AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, DC 12 V

  • Power Consumption

    AC: 80 W, DC: 65 W, SAVEMODE(DC): 55 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

    25 to 90% (relative humidity)

  • Recording/Playback Format

    Video:
    MPEG HD422 (CBR: 50 Mb/s)
    MPEG HD:
    HQ mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s)
    SP mode (CBR, 25 Mb/s)
    LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 18 Mb/s) (Playback only)
    MPEG IMX (CBR, 50/40/30 Mb/s)
    DVCAM (25 Mb/s)
    Proxy Video:
    MPEG-4
    Audio:
    MPEG HD422: 8 ch/24 bits/48 kHz
    MPEG HD: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz
    MPEG IMX: 4 ch/24 bits/48 kHz or 8 ch/16 bits/48 kHz
    DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz
    Proxy Audio:
    A-law (8 ch/8 bits/8 kHz)

  • Recording/Playback Time1

    MPEG HD422:
    50 Mb/s: Approx. 95 min. (PFD50DLA), Approx. 43 min. (PFD23A)
    MPEG HD:
    35 Mb/s, 4-ch audio: More than 145 min. (PFD50DLA), More than 65 min. (PFD23A)
    35 Mb/s, 2-ch audio (playback only): 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 (playback only): Approx. 200 min. (PFD50DLA), Approx. 90 min. (PFD23A)

  • Recording/Playback Time2

    18 Mb/s, 4-ch audio (playback only): More than 248 min. (PFD50DLA), More than 112 min. (PFD23A)
    18 Mb/s, 2-ch audio (playback only): More than 265 min. (PFD50DLA), More than 122 min. (PFD23A)
    MPEG IMX:
    50 Mb/s: Approx. 100 min. (PFD50DLA), Approx. 45 min. (PFD23A)
    40 Mb/s: Approx. 120 min. (PFD50DLA), Approx. 55 min. (PFD23A)
    30 Mb/s: Approx. 150 min. (PFD50DLA), Approx. 68 min. (PFD23A)
    DVCAM:
    25 Mb/s: Approx. 185 min. (PFD50DLA), Approx. 85 min. (PFD23A)

  • Search Speed Range

    Jog mode:
    -1 to +1 times normal speed
    Variable mode:
    -2 to +2 times normal speed
    Shuttle mode:
    -20 to +20 times normal speed:
    F.Fwd/Rev:
    -35 to +35 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

  • SDI Input

    BNC x 1, HD
    (HD/SD switchable)
    SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio), HD
    SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio), HD

  • Analog Audio Input

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

  • Composite Output

    BNC (x2)
    1: 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ohms/negative, SMPTE 170M
    2: 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ohms/negative, SMPTE 170M ,character On/Off

  • SDI Output

    BNC (x 2), HD
    1: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio), HD
    2: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio), character On/Off, HD
    BNC (x 2), SD
    1: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio), SD
    2: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio), character On/Off, SD

  • Analog Audio Output

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

  • Monitor Audio

    XLR 3-pin (male) x 2, +4 dBu, 600O, Lo-Z, balanced

  • 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
    -13 dBu, 8 Ohms, unbalanced

  • Time Code Output

    BNC x 1, SMPTE time code, 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ohms/unbalanced

  • Video Control

    D-sub 9-pin (female) x 1, EIA RS-423

  • i.LINK

    IEEE 1394 6-pin x 1
    File Access Mode HDV 1080i/720P IN/OUT AV/C (DV) stream is NOT supported.

  • Ethernet

    RJ-45 x 1
    1000Base-T: IEEE802.3ab
    100Base-TX: IEEE802.3u
    10Base-T: IEEE802.3

  • Remote (9P) Input

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

  • DC Input (12 V)

    XLR 4-pin (male) x 1

  • DC Output (12 V)

    4-pin (female) x 1, DC 12 V, 7.5 W

  • Maintenance

    USB x 2

  • AC Input

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

  • Video: Sampling Frequency

    Y: 74.25 MHz, Pb/Pr: 37.125MHz

  • Video: Quantization

    8 bits/sample

  • Video: Error Correction

    Reed Solomon Code

  • Processor Adjustment Range

    Video Level: -Infinity to +3 dB
    Chroma Level: -Infinity to +3 dB
    Setup/Black Level: +/-30 IRE/+/-210 mV
    Chroma Phase: +/-30 deg.
    System Sync Phase: +/- 15 ½s
    System Sync Phase (Fine): 0 to 400 ns
    System SC Phase: 0 to 400 ns

  • Audio: Sampling Frequency

    48 kHz

  • Audio: Quantization

    24 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

    4.3" type color LCD monitor

  • Built-In Audio Speaker

    x1, monaural

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    Excluding Protrusions: 210 x 132 x 396mm/ 8.27 x 5.2 x 15.59"

  • Weight

    6.5kg / 14.33lbs

About Sony PDW-F1600 HD Professional Disc Recorder - SKU#1359895

The Sony PDW-F1600 is a compact HD recorder which provides outstanding picture quality of MPEG HD422 as well as an eight-channel (HD-SDI), 24-bit audio recording capability. The foundation of the PDW-F1600 deck incorporates the features of the PDW-HD1500 and acts as more than just file-based recording deck. With its insert/assemble editing capability, it can be used as a recorder in a linear editing system - just like a conventional VTR. 23.98P and SD legacy formats are supported as standard. What's unique about this deck is its ability to operate on AC, DC or power. With its large 4.3-inch LCD and Built-In Speaker, it performs as a versatile and high-quality recorder which is suitable for both in-house and field operations. It comes equipped with a multi-format up/down converter, which is highly useful when employing both HD- and SD-format materials at the same time.

Sony PDW-F1600 HD Professional Disc Recorder - SKU#1359895 Features

  • Recording Bit Rates: MPEG-2 422p at HL format - Bit rate is 50Mbps for both 1080 and 72 - Audio Format 24bit x 8ch (PDW-700 can record up to 4ch Audio at the same time)
  • Multi-Format & Legacy Format Support: Legacy formats (DVCAM, MPEG IMX 30/40/50 Mbps, MPEG HD 420 18/25/35Mbps) are supported for both recording and playback as standard
  • 3 types of power supply: AC / DC / Battery
  • Well-constructed Body: Tilt up front panel
  • 3.5-inch Widescreen: An easy-to-view color LCD screen provided on the camcorder side panel enables advanced operations such as Thumbnail Search and Scene Selection. Status indicators such as four-channel audio meters, and disc and battery remaining time can also be displayed
  • Dual Optical Pick-up: Provides High speed file transfer - FTP Get speed(through Gb-Ethernet) : 220Mbps - i.Link read speed : 200Mbps
  • Easy and Intuitive Search Operation: Thumbnail Search function - Expand function - Equipped with a Jog/Shuttle dial, providing VTR-like operation (Jog: -1 to +1 time normal speed, Variable: -2 to 2 times
  • Built-in Multi Format Converter: The following conversion is possible in Playback mode: Downconversion from HD to SD, Upconversion from SD to HD, Cross conversion between 1080 and 720Available fall 2008
  • Video Process Control: Front panel operation using the function keys & mlti-dial 9pin video control remote
  • Control for Linear Editing Player: RS-422A control for linear editing player
  • Advanced Clip Operation: Thumbnail search, Expand" thumbnail search, Skip scroll, etc - Remote Recording over HD-SDI connection (with PDW-700 and HDW camcorders) - PDW-HD1500 can be installed into the XDCAM CART (for both PDJ-C1080 and PDJ-A640)
  • Insert/Assemble edit function: F1600 can be used as a recorder of linear editing System
  • Clip Continuous REC: Allows users to create a single, large clip with multiple rec. start & stop. The Rec. start Essence Mark is recorded to every rec. start frame. The benefits of using this mode are: capable of having more than 300 takes" on a disc - Faster transfer speed by sending a single clip

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  • Sony PDW-F1600 Professional Disc Recorder
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