Sony PXWX400 Brochure XDCAM XAVC Memory Shoulder-mount Camcorder - Page 2

Advanced Shoulder-mount Camcorder Sony proudly introduces a new solid-state memory shoulder-mount camcorder, the PXW-X400. With its sophisticated three-chip 2/3-inch Exmor™ CMOS image sensors, this camcorder offers stunning high picture quality and an extremely high S/N ratio. The PXW-X400 camcorder supports XAVC™ up to 1080/59.94p and 50p recording, in addition to conventional MPEG and DVCAM formats. The hallmark of this new camcorder is its optimized weight balance. Never before has there been such a well-balanced camcorder body with an installed lens; the ingenious new design greatly reduces the burden of shouldering the camcorder for long periods of time. Another convenient feature is built-in wireless capability. In combination with the optional PWS-100RX1 Network RX Station, this camcorder enables simple, high-quality wireless ENG workflow, providing QoS (Quality of Service)-based live streaming that will save considerable time and cost. The PXW-X400 camcorder provides a variety of AV and IT interfaces including two HD/SD-SDI, HDMI, composite outputs, RJ-45, and USB3.0. An HD/SDI pool-feed function is also available. This powerful ergonomically weight-balanced XDCAM Series camcorder meets a broad variety of ENG and studio applications. Stunning Picture Quality Incorporating three 2/3-inch Full-HD Exmor CMOS sensors (1920 x 1080), this camcorder achieves high resolution, high sensitivity (F12 at 60 Hz / F13 at 50 Hz), low noise (62 dB), and a wide dynamic range to give more freedom of expression for creative shooting. Multiple-format Recording - XAVC long 4:2:2 50p/59.94p The PXW-X400 offers a wide array of recording formats for a variety of applications including ENG, EFP, and studio use. XAVC is a codec that Sony has developed based on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression codec. It provides cost-efficient support for the Full HD format of XAVC long 4:2:2 1080/50p and 59.94p formats. XAVC Intra 4:2:2 XAVC Long 4:2:2 MPEG HD422 MPEG HD (420) MPEG IMX DVCAM 1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p, 1280x720/59.94p, 50p 1920x1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p, 1280x720/59.94p, 50p 1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p, 1280x720/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p 1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p, 1280x720/59.94p, 50p, 1440 x 1080/59.94i, 50i 720 x 480/59.94i, 720 x 576/50i 720 x 480/59.94i, 720 x 576/50i Variety of Network Functions Built-in Wireless Module and ONLINE Button Wireless communication in news production is rapidly becoming ubiquitous. Immediacy and mobility demands have made wireless communication indispensable. To support effective wireless news production workflows, the PXW-X400 incorporates a built-in wireless capability. It also provides an 'ONLINE' button, located on the inside panel. This button lets you instantly switch the following functions on and off: Network Client Mode, Auto Proxy Upload, and Live Streaming. CBK-WA02 wireless LAN adaptor attached to the PXW-X400 ONLINE button Embedded RJ-45 Connector This Ethernet connector provides robust and fast connection to the network. It can be utilized for file transfer, live streaming, and camera control from a web browser. NFC (Near Field Communication) for Easy Wireless LAN Connection* An NFC function supports easy connection for launching the CBM (Content Browser Mobile) application on a smartphone or tablet. This means you can skip cumbersome setup procedures. * The NFC function will be available in June, 2016. 2