Sony PMW200 User Manual (PMW-100 Memory Camcorder Operation Manual for Firmwar - Page 10

Overview Overview Features The PMW-200/100 is a highly compact and highperformance XDCAM1) camcorder that uses SxS1) memory cards as recording media. The imaging device used in the PMW-200 camcorder is a 1/2-inch type triple-chip "Exmor"1) CMOS sensor, and the PMW-100 camcorder uses a 1/2.9-inch type single-chip "Exmor"1) CMOS sensor. Both have an effective pixel count of 1920 × 1080. Either the UDF or FAT file system can be used with recording media. Multiple-format support Both Interlace at 1080/59.94i (or 1080/50i) and Progressive at 1080/29.97P, 1080/23.98P, 720/ 59.94P, 720/29.97P, and 720/23.98P (or 1080/ 25P, 720/50P, and 720/25P) are supported, providing various HD recording formats for worldwide coverage. NTSC/PAL SD formats are also possible, including SD signal recording and playback in DVCAM format, as well as down-conversion output of HD signals into SD signals. A new generation HD recording system HD recording using the "MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec and SD recording in DVCAM format The PMW-200/100 records 1920 × 1080, 1440 × 1080, and 1280 × 720 HD images using "MPEG2 Long GOP" codec compression. When recording with UDF, settings of 50 Mbps (in HD422 mode) or 35 Mbps (in HQ mode) are supported. With FAT, settings of 35 Mbps (in HQ mode) or 25 Mbps (in SP mode) are supported. When using UDF with a 64 GB SxS memory card, efficient compression methods allow for recording approximately 120 minutes of HD images at 50 Mbps (in HD422 mode), and approximately 180 minutes of HD images at 35 Mbps (in HQ mode). Furthermore, the PMW200/100 supports recording and playback in DVCAM 25 Mbps format, as well as playback in MPEG IMX 50 Mbps format. High-quality uncompressed audio recording When in UDF HD422 mode, this camcorder can record 4-channel audio in 24-bit, 48 kHz linear PCM format. Recording of 4-channel audio in 16bit, 48 kHz linear PCM format for FAT HD Mode is possible. Support for a file-based workflow File-based recording in MXF and MP4 formats allows material to be handled with great flexibility in computer work environments, enabling easy copying, transferring, sharing, and archiving. Instant-access thumbnail display with "Expand" function Each time a recording is started and stopped, the video and audio signals are recorded as one clip. Furthermore, thumbnails are automatically generated for each clip as a visual reference, allowing the operator to cue-up to a desired scene simply by guiding the cursor to a thumbnail. For further convenience, the 'Expand' function allows one selected clip in the Thumbnail display to be divided into 12 equal time intervals, each with its own thumbnail identifier. This is useful if you wish to quickly search for a particular scene within a lengthy clip. Creative recording modes and settings Versatile focus-assistance functions The lens has a versatile functions for easy and precise focus adjustments. • One-push Auto Focus • MF Assist • Expanded Focus • Peaking Slow & Quick Motion function By using different settings for the recording framerate and playback framerate, you can perform high-quality slow-motion and quickmotion recording. Slow Shutter function This camcorder enables the capturing of clear, low-noise images in low-light environments, with long exposure of up to 64 frames. Selectable gamma curves Gamma curves can be selected based on the scenes being recorded. 10 Features