SONY Professional Video Equipment: VTR Deck

 

Sony PDW-U1 Professional XDCAM Deck

This VTR desk is in immaculate condition, supplied with mains lead only. It has been lightly used (only 470 power on hours) and has been treated with care and no known fault. Sold with warranty...

See pictures.... Collection and testing of kit before buying is always welcomed.. We will do the same if buying at this level... Please do not assume anything..

 

Operation hours: 470..


 

Sony PDW-U1 Compact XDCAM Player/ RECORDER With 90days Supplier Warranty

 
 

The PDW-U1 is the most affordable addition to the XDCAM line-up

XDCAM is the bestselling, most affordable and most widely supported tapeless acquisition system for broadcast and professional applications. Both SD and SD/HD switchable XDCAM products are available now.

The PDW-U1 extends the IT credentials of XDCAM by offering a simple and portable drive that can be used with a PC or Mac for viewing purposes (using free Sony software) or full read/write* access with a compatible NLE.

The PDW-U1 also supports the use of Dual Layer XDCAM media. Recording onto Dual Layer discs (50GB) is a feature of a range of new Sony products, including the PDW-F355 and PDW-F335 XDCAM HD camcorders, and the PDW-F75 XDCAM HD deck.

  • Standard IT interface

    The PDW-U1 uses a standard USB2.0 interface - found on all the latest PC's and Mac's. Simply 'plug and play'

  • Full XDCAM compatibility

    The PDW-U1 can be used with all available XDCAM SD

  • Dual Layer Ready

    The PDW-U1 houses a drive that supports both Single layer (23GB) and Dual layer (50GB) media[br]- Dual layer discs allow over 3 hours of DVCAM and over 4 hours of MPEG HD to be recorded at 18Mb/s, and more than 145 minutes at 35Mb/s.

  • Affordability

    The PDW-U1 is the most affordable deck in the XDCAM product line-up.

  • Easy integration with industry leading partners

    The PDW-U1 will offer full interoperability with leading editing systems.

  • Portability

    Lightweight and Portable. This unit can be used in the office or in the field

  • Bundled Utilities (PC)

    Allowing the user to manage drive data including multi-clip access (Proxy or Hi-res) using the PC viewer.


Technical Specifications

General
Power Requirements DC 12 V (AC adaptor supplied)
Power Consumption 10 W
Operating Temperature 5°C to 40°C
42°F to 104°F
Storage Temperature -20°C to +60°C
-4°F to +140°F
Humidity 20% to 90% (relative humidity)
Mass 1.4 kg
3 lb 1 oz
Dimensions (W x H x D) *1 59 x 164 x 226 mm (excluding protrusions)
2 3/8 x 6 1/2 x 9 inches (excluding protrusions)
Recording/Playback Format (Video) MPEG HD422 (CBR, 50 Mbps)
MPEG HD:
- HQ mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mbps),
- SP mode (CBR, 25 Mbps),
- LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 18 Mbps),
MPEG IMX (CBR, 50/40/30 Mbps)
DVCAM (CBR, 25 Mbps)
Recording/Playback Format (Audio) MPEG HD422: 8 ch/24 bits/48kHz,
MPEG HD: 4/2 ch/16bits/48kHz,
MPEG IMX: 8 ch/16 bits/48 kHz, or 4 ch/24 bits/48 kHz,
DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz
Recording/Playback Format (Proxy Video) MPEG-4
Recording/Playback Format (Proxy Audio) A-law (8 ch/8 bits/8 kHz)
Recording/Playback Time (MPEG HD422) 50 Mbps: Approx. 95 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 43 min (PFD23A)
Recording/Playback Time (MPEG HD) 35 Mbps, 4-ch audio: More than 145 min (PFD50DLA), More than 65 min (PFD23A)
35 Mbps, 2-ch audio (playback only): More than 150 min (PFD50DLA), More than 68 min (PFD23A)
25 Mbps, 4-ch audio: Approx. 190 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 85 min (PFD23A)
25 Mbps, 2-ch audio (playback only): Approx. 200 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 90 min (PFD23A)
18 Mbps, 4-ch audio (playback only): More than 248 min (PFD50DLA), More than 112 min (PFD23A)
18 Mbps, 2-ch audio (playback only): More than 265 min (PFD50DLA), More than 122 min (PFD23A)
Recording/Playback Time (MPEG IMX) 50 Mbps: Approx. 100 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 45 min (PFD23A)
40 Mbps: Approx. 120 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 55 min (PFD23A)
30 Mbps: Approx. 150 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 68 min (PFD23A)
Recording/Playback Time (DVCAM) 25 Mbps: Approx. 185 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 85 min (PFD23A)

Media Drive

Media Type Professional Disc Drive (x1)

Input/Output

USB Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) (x1)



Notes

Note [*1] The values for dimensions are approximate.


A colour brochure can be downloaded here at Sony web site ie: http://www.sonybiz.net/

Shipping and Personal Collection
All customers are welcome to collect in person by prior arrangement from Hampstead, London. (Just off the A41,

2 miles from M1/A5/A41 BrentCross interchange).

NB The buyer must pay £14.49 for shipping within the UK mainland. Shipping to Ireland is £29. Overseas shipping contact us first...

 

Purchasing Terms and Conditions

  • All prospective customers are welcome to contact us to talk over the phone or to arrange to come and see us at our place of business in Finchley Road, Hampstead
Terms and Conditions (Please read Before You Buy) if you can't agree on these terms please don't buy!
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  • Shipping and Handling is not known yet for UK mainland shipping. optional 1.25% insurance on all item.
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  • Money back guarantee on DOA (Defective on arrival) items. Compatibility is not guaranteed, there is a 25% restocking fee for all non-defective products returned. This includes problems with: compatibility, driver/software conflicts, improper installation, etc. Customers must return items at his/her own cost and will be charged a return shipping fee for the replacement item. Shipping and handling charges are not refundable. All sales are considered final
  • All items carry a 7 day DOA warranty and manufacture warranty only, otherwise specified.
  • Please ask questions before you buy, don't assume anything.
  • All transaction must be completed within 10 days otherwise item will be re-advertised

Important Notice!

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