Features
Compact unit: The PMW-50 is a lightweight, rugged handheld recorder/player offering full portability for news and field operations. Weighing less than 2.2 lbs, the unit is designed to be tough and insensitive to vibrations and can be operated on BP-U battery.
3.5" display: The PMW-50 acts as a stand-alone multi format SxS viewer or desktop SNG Card feeder.
Compliant with the most popular video formats: The PMW-50 supports all formats, from XDCAM EX family and XDCAM HD422 as standard. (UDF & FAT 32 format HD422/420 & DVCAM). The unit is .MXF and .MP4 files compliant, offering flexibility for broadcast and corporate operations.
Direct recording on SxS cards via HD/SD-SDI inputs: The PMW-50 enables second/parallel recording with embedded audio via HD/SD-SDI inputs.
SD, MS , XQD cards and SxS Media support: There is a flexibility of media availability, which allows user to choose the most appropriate media for their application.
Multiple inputs and outputs: The PMW-50 features HD/SD-SDI inputs along with a variety of outputs: analogue composite, HD/SD-SDI, HDMI, analog audio, headphone, iLink and USB.
Specifications
Video Recording/Playback Format -
HD422 mode: CBR, maximum bit rate: 50 Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL
HD420 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL
DVCAM mode: DVCAM
HQ mode: VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL
SP mode: CBR, 25 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@H14
DVCAM mode: DVCAM
Audio Recording/Playback Format -
HD422 mode: LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
Other mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
HD mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
SD mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels
MPEG HD422 Recording/Playback Time -
Approx. 120 min with SBP-64 / SBS-64G1A 64 GB memory card
Approx. 60 min with SBP-32 / SBS-32G1A 32 GB memory card
Approx. 30 min with SBP-16 16 GB memory card
MPEG HD Recording/Playback Time HD 420 mode:
Approx. 180 min with SBP-64 / SBS-64G1A 64 GB memory card
Approx. 90 min with SBP-32 / SBS-32G1A 32 GB memory card
Approx. 45 min with SBP-16 16 GB memory card
HQ 1920 mode / HQ 1440 mode -
HQ 1280 mode:
Approx. 200 min with SBP-64 / SBS-64G1A 64 GB memory card
Approx. 100 min with SBP-32 / SBS-32G1A 32 GB memory card
Approx. 50 min with SBP-16 16 GB memory card
SP 1440 mode:
Approx. 280 min with SBP-64 / SBS-64G1A 64 GB memory card
Approx. 140 min with SBP-32 / SBS-32G1A 32 GB memory card
Approx. 70 min with SBP-16 16 GB memory card
DVCAM Recording/Playback Time -
Approx. 220 min with SBP-64 / SBS-64G1A 64 GB memory card
Approx. 110 min with SBP-32 / SBS-32G1A 32 GB memory card
Approx. 55 min with SBP-16 16 GB memory card
Approx. 260 min with SBP-64 / SBS-64G1A 64 GB memory card
Approx. 130 min with SBP-32 / SBS-32G1A 32 GB memory card
Approx. 65 min with SBP-16 16 GB memory card
Battery Operating Time -
Approx. 150 min with BP-U30 battery (while recording, LCD monitor On, SDI/HDMI Off)
Approx. 300 min with BP-U60 battery (while recording, LCD monitor On, SDI/HDMI Off)
Approx. 450 min with BP-U90 battery (while recording, LCD monitor On, SDI/HDMI Off)
Batteries are sold separately
Media Type : 2x ExpressCard/34 slots
Input/Output -
1x HD/SD-SDI input (HD/SD selectable) / SMPTE 292M/259M standards
1x Analog Composite output on BNC / NTSC, PAL or HD-Y
1x HDMI output type A 19-pin
Analog Audio output: phono jack (CH-1, CH-2) / -10dBu (Reference Level), 47k Ohm
Headphone output: 1x stereo mini jack
i.LINK: 1x IEEE 1394, 4-pin / HDV stream input/output, DVCAM stream output, S400
USB: 1x type-B
DC output: 12 V DC jack
Option: 4-pin type A
Built-In Display :
3.5" (8.9 cm) color LCD monitor
852 (H) x 3 (RGB) x 480 (V)
16:9
Power Requirements : DC 12 V
Power Consumption : Approx. 10.5 W
Operating Temperature : 0 to 40oC (32 to 104oF)
Storage Temperature : -20 to 60oC (-4 to 140oF)
Dimensions : 12.4 x 8.6 x 23.7 cm (4.88 x 3.38 x 9.33") without protrusions
Weight : 1 kg (2.2 lbs) body
In the Box
USB cable
Infrared Remote Commander
BC-U1 battery charger
Lithium battery (CR2025 for the IR Remote Commander)
Sony PMW-50 Manual
