Multi-format HD/SD Recording/Playback Capability

- HD recording at up to 50 Mb/s using MPEG HD422 (MPEG-2 4:2:2P@HL compression)
- Recording and playback in the MPEG HD format (MPEG-2 MP@HL compression)
- 1080i and 720P recording and playback
- Up/Down conversion and cross conversion between 1080i and 720P*
- Three types of picture output mode are supported for down-conversion: Edge crop, Squeeze and Letterbox (16:9/14:9/13:9)

High-quality eight-channel (HD-SDI) 24-bit audio recording

Handles both the dual-layer disc (PFD50DLA) and single-layer disc (PFD23A)

High-speed file transfer

- i.LINK File Access Mode (FAM)
- FTP via Gigabit Ethernet

RS-422 9-pin remote control interface, which the deck to be used as a feeder for linear editing

A wide variety of video and audio inputs and outputs, including two HD-SDI outputs

Compatible with XDCAM Carts: the PDJ-C1080 and the PDJ-A640

Compact and lightweight: half-rack size and 6.5 kg (14 lb 5 oz)

AC, DC or battery powered

Built-in audio speaker

Low power consumption: 65 W (typical) and 54W (in power save mode)

A large easy-to-see 4.3-inch* type color LCD display

*Viewable area measured diagonally

Trigger REC function (synchronized recording with compatible camcorders**)

**PDW-700, HDW-730/750 series, HDW-790 and HDW-F900R camcorders.

TBC Control, by front panel operation or remote control panel via RS-422

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 normal speed, Shuttle: ±20 times normal speed)

Clip Continuous REC function

Compatible with the HDCA-702 MPEG TS Adaptor