Multi Port AV Storage Unit

PWS-4500

4K/HD Live Server System

4K Live
Reality, Emotion, Excitement
Delivers True-to-life Entertainment

Content Management Station

PWS-110CM1
Production Control Station
PWS-110PR1

Media Gateway Station

PWS-100MG1/110MG1

Multi Port AV Storage Unit

PWS-4500
USB Control Device
PWSK-4403 Recording Control Station
PWS-100RC1
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The PWS-4500 system is one of the key components of Sony’s next-generation 4K/HD live
production solution. Capable of recording images in the highly efficient XAVC™ recording format,
this system offers flexible I/O configurations, high-frame-rate (HFR) recording, an intuitive user
interface designed for professional operators, and much more. It is integral to creating an efficient
multi-port slow-replay server system for live sports production in both 4K and HD infrastructures.

Important new features are available for the PWS-4500. Connectivity with Sony’s IP-based
infrastructure is assured with a new Networked Media Interface, while enhanced system efficiency
and flexibility are provided by a new Share Play file sharing feature.

To establish the PWS-4500 as the replay server in a live server system, you need three additional
units: The PWSK-4403 Control Panel, the PWS-110PR1 Production Control Station and the
PWS-100MG1/110MG1 Media Gateway Station. For large-scale environments comprising multiple
PWS-4500 units, you can enhance workflow production efficiency by adding the PWS-110CM1
Content Management Station. This uses metadata to achieve more efficient content management.
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PWS-4500 4K/HD Live Server System Features
4K/HD HFR recording and replay
The PWS-4500 records camera feeds captured at a high frame rate with Sony’s
live camera systems, and can instantaneously replay them in very smooth slow
motion at HD 2x and 3x as standard. You can also achieve HD 4x, 6x, 8x, and 16x,
and 4K 2x slow-motion replay using the following optional software:
- HD 4x, 6x, and 8x: PWSL-HF45 HFR software
- 4K 2x: PWSL-HR45 4K/HD Cut Out software and PWSL-HF45 HFR (High-frame-
rate) software

The intuitive operability of the PWS-4403 Control Panel helps you to control
slow-motion replay – simply make full use of its jog dial, fader lever, and industry-
standard button layout.

Large-capacity memory storage

Highly efficient XAVC format A large 2 TB of memory is provided as standard, enabling six-hour recording in 4K
The PWS-4500 is capable of recording up to four 4K video signals/eight HD video and 24-hour recording in HD. You can expand this up to 8 TB by installing optional
signals and 16 audio channels (uncompressed, 24-bit, 48 KHz) using the very memory boards (PWSK-4401).
efficient XAVC recording format, which is an open format supported by over 70
leading A/V companies and all major non-linear editing software.
HD cut out from 4K
In a 4K workflow, a single XAVC file is created and recorded to the PWS-4500, With PWSL-HR45 4K/HD Cut Out software installed on the PWS-4500, a full HD
which is easily handled by non-linear editing systems in the postproduction picture can be cut out from up to 3 recorded 4K sources. Each cut out sequence
stage. The PWS-4500 records 4K/HD XAVC intra frames between 960 Mbps (4K uses key frames referenced to timecode, position & zoom level for fast, intuitive
50p/59.94p) and 100 Mbps (1080, 50i/50.94i) in HD. XAVC fits perfectly into the and creative operation. And also, you can select Live Zoom mode.
growing 4K live production environment. You can explore creative possibilities in
both 4K and HD live production.
4K/HD simultaneous recording
Sony provides a range of optional codec software such as the PWSL-DH45 and The PWS-4500 can simultaneously create and record HD files from a 4K camera
PWSL-PH45. feed, and you can use those HD files as proxy material.
With the optional PWSL-DH45 codec, the PWS-4500 can record files as Avid
DNxHD® 220x/145/45, which is an ideal fit for the Avid DNxHD® postproduction
environment. Redundant power supply
And with the optional PWSL-PH45 codec, the PWS-4500 can record files as To assure high reliability, the PWS-4500 comes with a redundant power supply
Apple ProRes 422 HQ or Apple ProRes 422, which is ideal for the Apple ProRes unit as standard.
postproduction environment.

Flexible configuration for 4K and HD

The system can be configured flexibly, using various option boards and software.
Starting from a highly cost-effective 4-channel HD production recorder as a most
basic configuration, you can expand to a 4-channel 4K recorder/HD 8-channel
recorder solution with a Networked Media Interface. Simply choose the optimal
configuration based on your requirements.
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PWS-4500 4K/HD Live Server System Features
Connectivity with next-generation IP-based infrastructure
There has been a rapid increase in demand for “beyond HD” resolution, and professionals expect 4K and higher frame rates in the studio and the OB truck production
environment. But there is a bandwidth bottleneck in the current 3G SDI-based production infrastructure. To create a future-proof practical solution to this industry
demand, Sony has been developing a next-generation production infrastructure using 10 GbE IP networking, culminating in a practical solution for IP live production
systems – the Networked Media Interface. This interface is available with the PWS-4500 system. You can connect with any IP live production environment simply by
adding the optional PWSK-4506F Networked Media Interface Board, allowing video and audio signals to be received and transmitted over an IP network.

BVM-X300
4K OLED Master Monitor
Video over IP Video over IP

HDC-4300 + BPU-4500 + HDCU-2500

4K Live Camera System
PWS-4500 + PWSK-4506F (Networked Media Interface Board) XVS-8000
Multi-format switcher

“Share Play”: Efficient file sharing via 10 GbE IP networking

Once clips have been recorded by a PWS-4500 server connected to a dedicated 10 GbE IP network, the new Share Play feature enables these clips to be shared among
all connected PWS-4500 servers. This delivers a more efficient workflow. For example, PWS-4500 server operators can view the other network servers’ clips, and can
playback and output any of these clips from their own local server. There is no need to push or pull clips between different servers.
In addition, the Share Play feature can also be utilized when the PWS-4500 is connected to the HDC-4800 4K/HD Ultra High Frame Rate Camera System together with
its dedicated 4K Baseband Processor BPU-4800 via the network.

PWS-110PR1 Slow-motion
operator
4K 8x HFR 10G Connection
HDC-4800
File Sharing PWS-110PR1 Highlight
BPU-4800 10G operator
SW
4K 8x / HD 16x 4K Live *
Slow motion

PWS-110PR1 Slow-motion
4K normal speed operator PWS-4500
10G Connection 10G Connection
File Sharing
4K 8x / HD 16x
HDC-4300 Slow motion
BPU-4000/4500 PWS-4500

4K Live 4K Slow motion

*Optional PWSL-HR45 4K/HD Cut Out Software and PWSK-4505 BPU Share Play Board are required to be installed in the PWS-4500. 5
Multi Port AV Storage Unit Production Control Station
PWS-4500 PWS-110PR1
The PWS-4500 can be used as a multi-channel recorder using the very efficient
XAVC recording format; it supports 4K to HD resolutions. The unit features high-
speed, high-capacity memory storage and supports transfers over IP, so it fits
well into the network infrastructure.

USB Control Device

Viewer Mode 1-Device Mode & 2-Device Mode
PWS-4403
The PWS-4403 is a USB control device that has jog dial, fader lever, and an
industry-standard button layout. It provides you with smooth and intuitive
operation in combination with the PWS-110PR1 Production Control Station.

Playlist Mode Cut Out Mode

Metadata Mode

The PWS-110PR1 is a 1U rack-mount server with pre-installed PWA-PRC1

Production Control Software. Together with the PWSK-4403 control panel, it
provides an intuitive GUI for slow replay control and high-light editing on the
PWS-4500 system, and offers a touch-panel capability.

The GUI supports:

- Viewer Mode – to monitor all input and output signals on each port of the
PWS-4500
- 1-Device Mode & 2-Device Mode – the GUI is split into two areas: a clip
management area and a signal view area
- Playlist Mode – to make a playlist
- Cut Out Mode – to operate HD Cut Out from a 4K signal
- Metadata Mode – to add metadata (keywords, star rating, colors, and memos)
to clips for quick and efficient file identification for later production processing;
in addition, clip names can be entered by using “frequently used keywords”

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Media Gateway Station Content Management Station
PWS-100MG1/110MG1 PWS-110CM1

Clip Transfer Display Material Preview Display

The PWS-100MG1/110MG1 is a 1U rack-mount server with pre-installed

PWA-MGW1 Media Gateway Software. It allows you to archive recorded files
from PWS-4500 servers to removable media such as a USB HDD and Sony’s
Optical Disk Archive*1. Additionally, you can retrieve files from removable media
to the PWS-4500 server. Other available features include chase transfer, check-
in to NLE*2, and material previews.
Asset Screen Display
By installing optional PWA-MGW1B Video Transcode Software on the
PWS- 100MG1/110MG1, you can also achieve video transcoding when archiving The PWS-110CM1 Content Management Station is a 1U rack-mount server for use
and retrieving files. This feature now supports the following file formats. with the versatile PWS-4500 Live Production Server System.

- XAVC Intra HD MXF The new PWS-110CM1 provides a metadata-enabled workflow and an improved
- XDCAM® MPEG (50Mbps/422) MXF content management capability, across multiple PWS-4500 servers, that lets
- Avid DNxHD® 220x/145/45 422 MXF users efficiently and easily search for content that can be seamlessly transferred
- XAVC Long MXF for delivery.
- XAVC S MP4
- H.264 (AVC/AAC) MP4 Metadata-based workflows benefit large-scale live productions, especially for
major sporting events that utilize numerous cameras and servers operated from
- XAVC Intra HD MXF OB trucks. When used together, the PWS-110CM1 and the updated PWS-4500
- XDCAM® MPEG (50Mbps/422) MXF system (using software version 2.3) allow a server operator to enter metadata,
XAVC Intra HD/
- Avid DNxHD® 220x/145/45 MXF indicate the server’s content on a network, categorize and indicate clip
DNxHD/
- XAVC Long MXF metadata, search clips by metadata, keywords, or star ratings, and transfer clips
ProRes*3 Transcode
- XAVC S MP4 between servers and to external devices.
PWS-4500
- H.264 (AVC/AAC) MP4
The PWS-110CM1 provides:
*1 Sony’s Optical Disk Archive Gen2 can be used for chase transfer from the PWS-4500 V2.2. - Content management capability for the PWS-4500 Live
*2 Transferring files to NLE’s database to get them recognized as usable materials in the systems
*3 Transcoding to ProRes when retrieving is not supported Production Server System
- Metadata-based workflow
- Easy and efficient content search for seamless transfer
- Browse/Search clips using metadata, keywords, or star ratings
- Listing of clips in each server connected to a network
- Transfer clips between servers
- Clip export to external HDD/NAS/NLE devices

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 Recording Control Software (v1.2)
PWA-RCT1
Recording time
Max. Max.
Video Format Data Rate
(2TB) (8TB)
59.94p, 50p 960 Mbps (59.94p) 4 hours 16 hours
4096x2160 XAVC Class480 4:2:2 10bit
29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p 480 Mbps (29.97p) 7 hours 31 hours
59.94p, 50p 600 Mbps (59.94p) 6 hours 24 hours
4096x2160 XAVC Class300 4:2:2 10bit
29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p 300 Mbps (29.97p) 11 hours 47 hours
59.94p, 50p 960 Mbps (59.94p) 4 hours 16 hours
3840x2160 XAVC Class480 4:2:2 10bit
29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 480 Mbps (29.97p) 7 hours 31 hours
59.94p, 50p 600 Mbps (59.94p) 6 hours 24 hours
3840x2160 XAVC Class300 4:2:2 10bit
29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 300 Mbps (29.97p) 11 hours 47 hours
PWA-RCT1 is Windows-running (10, Embedded 8 and 8.1) application software 59.94p, 50p 200 Mbps (59.94p) 15 hours 61 hours
designed to trigger REC/PLAY/STOP/File transfer to the PWS-4500. With its XAVC Class100 4:2:2 10bit 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p,
100 Mbps (59.94i) 27 hours 110 hours
intuitive and user-friendly GUI, this software allows you to easily control each 23.98p
PWS-4500 port. It also helps you to easily manage recorded materials so that 59.94p, 50p 440 Mbps (59.94p) 8 hours 34 hours
they can actually utilize the PWS-4500 as a simple multi-port straight recorder Avid DNxHD® 220x 4:2:2 10bit 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p,
220 Mbps (59.94i) 16 hours 64 hours
23.98p
(instead of a slow-replay server) in both 4K and HD production environments.
59.94p, 50p 291 Mbps (59.94p) 12 hours 49 hours
The auto chase transfer function enables effective recording and archiving. It 1920x1080 Avid DNxHD® 145 4:2:2 8bit 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p,
can be implemented when you start recording to the PWS-4500. 145 Mbps (59.94i) 22 hours 91 hours
23.98p
59.94p, 50p 440 Mbps (59.94p) 7 hours 30 hours
Apple ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10bit 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p,
Ingest Scheduler Software (v1.0) 23.98p 220 Mbps (59.94i) 14 hours 57 hours

59.94p, 50p 293 Mbps (59.94p) 10 hours 42 hours

PWS-ISC1 Apple ProRes 422 4:2:2 10bit 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p,
23.98p 147 Mbps (59.94i) 19 hours 78 hours
XAVC Class100 4:2:2 10bit 59.94p, 50p 100 Mbps (59.94p) 27 hours 110 hours
Avid DNxHD® 220x 4:2:2 10bit 59.94p, 50p 220 Mbps (59.94p) 15 hours 61 hours
1280x720 Avid DNxHD® 145 4:2:2 8bit 59.94p, 50p 145 Mbps (59.94p) 22 hours 91 hours
Apple ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10bit 59.94p, 50p 220 Mbps (59.94p) 13 hours 55 hours
Apple ProRes 422 4:2:2 10bit 59.94p, 50p 147 Mbps (59.94p) 19 hours 78 hours

Note
- The above chart is for normal-speed recording.
PWA-ISC1 is Windows-running (Embedded 8) application software designed When HFR recording is executed, the recording time may be reduced
for use with the PWS-4500 server. When this production server runs in loop (for example, in 2x speed recording, the recording time is halved).
recording mode, PWA-ISC1 software can schedule recording/stop times on - For Avid DNxHD® 220x and Avid DNxHD® 145, you need optional PWSL-DH45
each port of the networked PWS-4500 at specified (preferred) times of the software.
day without requiring manual server operation. By sending triggers to the
PWS-100/110MG1 Media Gateway Workstation, this software also automates - For Apple ProRes 422 HQ and Apple ProRes 422, you need optional PWSL-PH45
the process of offloading data and files recorded on the PWS-4500 to NAS, software.
Avid Interplay/ISIS, and external recording media installed in production - HFR can only be used for XAVC formats.
infrastructures.
Running PWA-ISC1 software, the PWS-4500 server makes a useful production
recorder in broadcast/production studios, enabling automated recording/stop
times as well as the transfer of recorded materials.

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Multi Port AV Storage Server
PWS-4500 Rear
SDI/NMI Networked Media Interface
SDI Interface Board (mutually exclusive) 10G SFP+ (main Line)

10G NIC (as standard) Multi Monitor x2

RJ45 (9-pin) x4 Networked Media Interface Networked Media Interface Redundant Power
(for remote control) 10G Copper (for Share Play) 1G Copper (for HDx4 Monitor) Supply Units x2
(as standard)

Standard Configuration Standard Configuration with optional boards installed.

Production Control Station

PWS-110PR1 Rear PWS-110CM1 Rear
USB3.0 (without power supply) 10G NIC (as standard) USB3.0 (without power supply)
SDI 1-8 Reference IN System TC Remote System TC Remote

LAN1 LAN2 HDMI Display AC IN LAN1 LAN2 HDMI Display AC IN

USB3.0 (without power supply) USB3.0 (with power supply) USB3.0 (without power supply) USB3.0 (with power supply)
Media Gateway Station
PWS-100MG1 Rear PWS-110MG1 Rear
USB3.0 (without power supply) 10G NIC (as standard) USB3.0 (without power supply)
USB3.0 (without power supply) System TC Remote System TC Remote

10G NIC (as standard) LAN1 LAN2 HDMI Display AC IN LAN1 LAN2 HDMI Display AC IN
USB3.0 (with power supply) USB3.0 (without power supply) USB3.0 (with power supply)

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4K Live Workflow (IP-based system)
4K
400p/480p
Video over IP

10GbE

TM

PWS-110CM1

HDC-4800
BPU-4500 + HDCU-2500
PWS-110PR1, PWSK-4403, PC Monitor
TM

BNC × 4
4K/60p

HDC-4300
XVS-8000
BPU-4500 + HDCU-2500 Monitor

Optical Disc
IP IP USB3.0 Archive
Switch Switch
TM

TM

10GbE
PWS-100MG1/110MG1
HDD

HDC-4300
BPU-4500 + HDCU-2500

PWS-110CM1

TM

Video over IP

10GbE
PWS-4500 + PWS-110PR1
PWSK-4403, PC Monitor

PMW-F55 + CA-4000 PWS-100NM1

4K BPU-4500 + HDCU-2500
50p/60p

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4K/HD Live Workflow (SDI-based system)

BNC × 4
4K 4K
400p/480p 50p/60p
TM

HDC-4800
BPU-4800 + HDCU-2500 PWS-110CM1
PWS-110PR1, PWSK-4403, PC Monitor
BNC × 4 BNC × 4
4K 4K 4K
50p/60p 50p/60p BNC × 4
50p/60p 4K
50p/60p
TM

BNC × 4 BNC × 4
4K 4K
50p/60p 50p/60p
Monitor
XVS-8000/MVS-8000X/MVS-7000X
HDC-4300
BPU-4000 + HDCU-2000 Optical Disc
USB3.0 Archive
TM
TM

10GbE
PWS-100MG1/110MG1
HDD
BNC × 4 BNC × 1
HD 4K HD
50p/60p 50p/i, 60p/i
Cut Out
TM

HDC-4300
BPU-4000 + HDCU-2000

PWS-110CM1
TM

BNC × 4 BNC × 1
HD HFR
HD HD
800i/960i 800p/i, 960p/i 50p/i, 60p/i
800p/960p BNC × 1
HDC-4300
BPU-4000 + HDCU-2000 HD
BNC × 1 50p/i, 60p/i
HD
BNC × 1
50p/i, 60p/i
HD HD/ XVS-8000/MVS-8000X/MVS-7000X Monitor
50i/60i 50p/i, 60p/i BNC × 1
50p/60p HD Optical Disc
USB3.0 Archive
HD/ 50p/i, 60p/i
50p/i, 60p/i TM

TM

10GbE PWS-100MG1/110MG1
HDC-2500 + HDCU-2000
PWS-4500 + PWS-110PR1 HDD
PWSK-4403, PC Monitor

- In HD HFR (high frame rate), the supported HFR varies depending on the camera
- In HD 50i/60i and 50p/60p, up to 6 cameras can be connected to each PWS-4500

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4K Live Production System Components
Baseband Processor Unit
HDC-4800 Live Camera System
BPU-4000
HDC-4800 4K/HD Ultra BPU-4500
High Frame Rate Camera
BPU-4800 Baseband processor units offer real-time 4K digital signal processing and the
signal can be simultaneously down-converted to an HD signal and output when
Baseband Processor Unit connected to the HDC-4300, the PMW-F55 live camera, or F65 live camera via an
optical fiber cable. The BPU-4500 which comes with IP interfaces makes a good
The HDC-4800 Live Camera System delivers full-resolution 4K images at up to 8x combination with the PWS-4500 and the XVS-8000 for IP live production.
slow motion, and includes a dedicated 4K baseband processor, the BPU-4800,
with a built-in server function for up to four hours of 4K 480p recording. This all- - HD Cut Out and HFR (high-frame-rate) operation can be achieved by installing
in-one solution for UHFR recording and playback makes it easier for broadcast the following optional software on the BPU-4000 or BPU-4500:
production personnel to deliver superb slo-mo coverage of sports and other live HD Cut Out: SZC-2001
events. HFR: SZC-4002

- Full-resolution 4K images at up to 8x slow motion

- Full HD cutout
- The Share Play function is available when the HDC-4800 Live Camera System is
connected to the PWS-4500 server.

4K/HD System Camera PMW-F55 Live Camera

HDC-4300 PMW-F55 4K Camera
CA-4000
Camera System Adaptor
The HDC-4300 delivers superb 4K images* thanks to its three 2/3-inch 4K The PMW-F55 4K camera with a super 35 mm 4K CMOS image sensor utilizes a
imagers with Sony’s recently designed optical system, supporting ITU-R BT.2020 modular design, allowing the set-up to be quickly changed between movie and
and providing a wide color gamut. It works directly with B4 lenses, allowing you live modes. It’s ideal for live 4K shooting when used in combination with the CA-
to use B4-mount high-power large lenses to capture sports scenes with deep 4000 camera system adaptor. Together, the CA-4000 and BPU-4000 allow easy
depth of field. integration of the PMW-F55 for any live production environment.

- 4K 2x slow motion - HD 6x super slow motion

- HD 8x super slow motion
* SZC-4001 software option is required to enable 4K capture.

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Camera Control Unit SDI-IP Converter Board Multi-format Video Switcher
HDCU-2000 NXLK-IP40F XVS-8000
HDCU-2500

The full-rack-size HDCU-2000 and half-rack-size The NXLK-IP40F SDI-IP Converter Board is ideal for The XVS-8000 is a powerful switcher supporting
HDCU-2500 are available, so you can supply power interconnecting SDI equipment with an IP- based IP interfaces. The maximum configuration is 5 M/E,
to the camera, interface with peripheral equipment, infrastructure. The option board allows 4K/HD/SD 40 inputs, 12 assignable outputs for 4K and various
and transfer intercom, tally, prompter, audio, and switchable signals via 3G-SDI ports and using fiber format converter functions, and powerful functions
other signals. optical cables with SFP+ transceiver connections. for 4K production. The ICP-7000 X-Panel offers very
It’s capable of network redundancy and clean video flexible panel configuration with a modular style
switching for professional video production needs. design, OLED display, RGB XPT buttons, and an LCD
button pad.

Signal Processing Unit IP Live System Manager Station 4K OLED Master Monitor
NXL-FR318 PWS-100NM1 BVM-X300

The NXL-FR318 is a versatile unit in a 3U rack- The PWS-100NM1 IP Live System Manager Station
mountable frame capable of holding up to 18 comes with pre-installed IP Live System Manager The BVM-X300 has a 30-inch 4K OLED panel (4096 x
option boards such as an SDI-IP converter board, software that allows you to set up, control, and 2160) offering inherent superb TRIMASTER EL™ OLED
and audio/video multiplexing or de-multiplexing reconfigure an IP live production system. It offers monitor performance. In addition, the BVM-X300
boards according to your needs. Two power supplies the ability to monitor multiple video streams on the supports High Dynamic Range mode and a wide
provide redundancy for high reliability. same screen while they are transmitted over an IP color gamut conforming to DCI-P3 and most of the
network at any location on the network. ITU-R BT.2020 color space.

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Optional Accessories

PWSK-4401 PWSK-4504 PWSK-4505 PWSK-4506F OTM-10GSR1

Internal Memory Array (2 TB) SDI Interface Board BPU Share Play Board Networked Media Interface Board SFP+ Transceiver Module

Optional Software
PWSL-HR45 PWSL-HF45 PWSL-DH45 PWSL-PH45 PWA-MGW1B
4K/HD Cut Out Software HFR (High-frame-rate) Software Avid DNxHD® Codec Option Apple ProRes Codec Option Video Transcode Software
for PWS-4500 for PWS-4500 for PWS-4500 for PWS-4500 for PWS-100MG1

Dimensions
Unit: mm (inches)

211 (8 3/8)

220
(8 3/4)

507
(20)

117
(4 5/8) 96
50 (3 7/8)
(2)

PWS-4500 PWSK-4403 PWS-100MG1/PWS-100RC1 PWS-110PR1/110MG1/110CM1

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Specifications
PWS-4500 Supplied accessories
General Operation guide (1), Installation manual (1), Operation manual (CD-ROM 1), Cable: RJ45-DSUB (4)
Recording format XAVC, Avid DNxHD®, Apple ProRes PWSK-4403
Power requirements 100 V to 127 V AC / 200 V to 240 V AC General
Power consumption Max. 480 W Power requirements 12 V DC / 1A
Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature −20°C to +60°C (−4°F to +140°F) Humidity 20% to 90%
Humidity 25% to 90% (non-condensing) Mass 1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz)
Mass 22 kg (48 lb 8 oz) (with all options installed) Connectors
Video (422 format) USB USB 2.0 (Type-B) (x1)
Sampling frequency Y: 74.25 MHz, Pb/Pr: 37.125 MHz PWS-100MG1 / PWS-110MG1 / PWS-110PR1 / PWS-110CM1
Quantization 8/10 bits General
Compression XAVC, Avid DNxHD®, Apple ProRes Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Audio (Digital audio signal format) Power consumption 235 W
Sampling frequency 48 kHz (video sync) Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)
Quantization 24 bits Storage temperature −20°C to +60°C (−4°F to +140°F)
Headroom 20 dB/18 dB/16 dB/15 dB/12 dB/9 dB (selectable) Humidity 20% to 90% (relative humidity)
I/O connectors (When ENCODER mode is selected (per board)) Mass PWS-100MG1: 14 kg (30 lb 14 oz)
BNC (x4) PWS-110MG1/110PR1/110CM1: 10.2 kg (22 lb 7.8 oz)
SDI Input (1 to 4) HD SDI (1.485 Gbps) SMPTE ST 292-1/BTA-S004B compliant CPU
3G SDI (2.97 GHz) SMPTE ST 424 Level A, B Processor Intel Core i7-3770 (3.4 GHz)
BNC (x4) Memory 8 GBytes, SO-DIMM (DDR3) (x2)
SDI Output (INPUT MONITOR 5 to 8) HD SDI (1.485 Gbps), 3G SDI (2.97 GHz)
Does not satisfy the SDI signal standard, and should be used for Drive (m-SATA) PWS-100MG1 / PWS-110MG1 / PWS-110PR1: 60 GBytes
input signal monitor applications only. PWS-110CM1: 120 GBytes
BNC (x2) Drive (HDD) (PWS-100MG1 only) 2.5-inch, 500 GBytes (x12)
MONITOR
HD SDI (1.485 Gbps) SMPTE ST 292-1/BTA-S004B compliant Expansion bus PCIe Gen2 8Lane (30 W) (x2)
TIME CODE Input BNC (x1) 0.5 to 5 Vpp, 10 kΩ Inputs/outputs
TIME CODE Output BNC (x1) 1.5 Vpp, low impedance PWS-110PR1 RJ-45 (x2) 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
BNC (x4) CH 1/2 to CH 7/8, AES/EBU format, unbalanced LAN RJ-45 (x2) 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, SFP+ (x1) 10GBASE-SR/LR
DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) Input When connecting devices for AES/EBU signal input/output, use PWS-100MG1/110MG1/110CM1
(Add-in Card)*1 *2
a cable whose length is less than 300 meters (984 feet).
I/O connectors (When DECODER mode is selected (per board)) Super Speed USB (USB 3.0) Type A (6, 2 on front and 4 on rear)
USB (front panel/rear panel) Front: Power delivery support (900 mA/port)
BNC (x8) Rear: Power delivery support on bottom right port (900 mA),not
SDI Output (1 to 8) HD SDI (1.485 Gbps) SMPTE ST 292-1/BTA-S004B compliant supported on other three ports
3G SDI (2.97 GHz) SMPTE ST 424 Level A, B
HDMI Type A (x1) HDMI Ver. 1.4a, 1920 × 1200 maximum resolution,
SDI Output (MONITOR) BNC (x2) 60 Hz
HD SDI (1.485 Gbps) SMPTE ST 292-1/BTA-S004B compliant
DisplayPort DisplayPort (x1) DisplayPort Ver. 1.1a,2560 × 1600 maximum
TIME CODE Output BNC (x1) 1.5 Vpp, low impedance resolution, 60 Hz
DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) Output BNC (x4), CH 1/2 to CH 7/8, AES/EBU format, unbalanced BNC (x2) SMPTE-318M compliant, HD tri-level sync (0.6 Vp-p/75
File sharing SHARE PLAY 1 to 2 RJ-45 (x2) Network Interface 10G Copper REF IN (PWS-110PR1 only) Ω/sync load) or SD black burst/composite sync (0.286 Vp-p/75
NMI MONITOR 1 to 2 RJ-45 (x2) Network interface 1G Copper Ω/sync load)
Monitoring BNC (x8) HD: SMPTE-292M compliant, SD: SMPTE-259M
MONITOR HD SDI (1.485 Gbps) SMPTE ST 292-1/BTA-S004B compliant SDI 1 to 4 (PWS-110PR1 only)
compliant
BNC (x2) including 1 loop through, 75 Ω with terminal switch,
Reference REF INPUT HD (tri-level sync), SD (Black Burst), *1 : Network card connected to the unit (Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-DA1)
NTSC: 0.286 Vpp, 75 Ω, PAL: 0.3 Vpp, 75 Ω *2 : Available only when an SFP+ module is installed.
REMOTE1/2 to REMOTE7/8 RJ-45 (x4)
GPIO (25P) 25-pin D-Sub, female (x1)
Remote NETWORK 1 to 2 RJ-45 (x2), 1000BASE-T
MAINTENANCE USB (x1)
NETWORK SFP+ (x1) 10GBASE-SR/LR (Add-in Card) *1 *2

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