Sony HDW-F500 HDCAM Deck HDWF500 HDW F500 Start Price USD 15,000.00 Current Price USD 18,100.00 Time Left - Bid Count 6 Buy It Now Price USD 27,500.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, August 26, 2008 End Time Friday, September 05, 2008 Location Los Angeles, CA See more about 'Sony HDW-F500 HDCAM Deck HDWF500 HDW F500' Description Sony HDW-F500 HD DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETE RECORDER w/ SDI Downconverter cardsCOMES WITH:501A-downconverter502 - HD line converter506A - SDTI interface board507D -  HD 3:2 pull down boardOperation ManualDRUM RUNNING = 2615TAPE PLAYBACK = 1844THREADING = 6563OPERATION = 5609Generic Product Info/Specs:High-Definition editing recorder utilizing HDCAM compression. The switchable frame rate allows recordings to be made at 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97and 30 frames per second progressive, and 50, 59.94 or 60 fields per second interlace. Audio capabilities include (4) 20-bit channels, capable of handling Dolby "E" encoded audio tracks. HD SDI (with 4 channels of embedded audio) and AES/EBU audio interfaces are standard. Options are available for integrated downconversion to 525 video (HKDV-501A) and 3:2 pulldown to1080i (HKDV-507D) for handling 23.98 or 24P material in exisiting systems. RS 422 control interface is standard, and 50-pin control interface is optional (BKDW-509).Features:Increased recording time with 24P Increased recording time with 24P: An important consideration with 24P recording is the increased record time on the same HDCAM cassette; a typical HDCAM cassette holds 124 minutes of 60 Hz HD material, but can hold 155 minutes of 24P HD material; a 25% i Video and audio pre-read Video and audio pre-read: Enables the efficient use of VTRs in any production environment; incorporates this feature as standard through the use of a set of pre-read heads. Optional SDTI board Optional SDTI board can be used to create digital clones and for routing through standard SDI architecture. HD-SDI Provides an uncompressed, 10-bit, digital component SMPTE-292M HD serial data stream with a bit rate of 1.5Gbps. Optional 3:2 pulldown board Optional 3:2 pulldown board: Allows viewing of 24P recording at the conventional 60 Hz rate. When used in combination with the optional HKDV-501A down-converter board, 24P material can be viewed on standard NTSC monitors Optional 525 down-converter board Optional 525 down-converter board HKDV501A: A studio quality down converter which outputs both standard definition digital and analog signals (525 and 625 modes). Specifications:Size (W x H x D) - 427mm x 237mm x 520mm (16.8" x 9.3" x 20.5") Power requirements - 90V ~ 264V, 50/60Hz Power consumption - 230W Operating temperature - 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20° - 60° C Storage humidity - 20% to 90% (non-condensing) Operating humidity - 25% to 90% (non-condensing) Weight - 77 lbs. Standby on Start - 0.5 seconds Fast forward/rewind time - 180 seconds Loading/unloading time - 6 seconds Additional Detailed Information: Product Highlights Dolby 'E' Compatible HD-SDI Video and audio pre-read Full-featured menu-driven control panel with dedicated audio metering and level controls Switchable inputs Optional 3:2 pulldown board Optional 525 down-converter board Slow-motion processor option boardOn Aug-26-08 at 13:33:47 PDT, seller added the following information:Sony HDW-F500 HDCAM Deck HDWF500 HDW F500 Place a Bid!