NTSC/PAL
MSW-900/900P
TM
MPEG IMX CAMCORDER
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Innovative performance
in an MPEG IMX camcorder
High picture quality using MPEG 4:2:2P@ML
50 Mb/s I-frame compression
The MSW-900 employs MPEG 4:2:2P@ML recording, which uses a bit rate of 50 Mb/s to provide
outstanding picture quality. Using MPEG technology, the MSW-900 integrates directly with other
MPEG devices. Combining this high picture quality with MPEG interoperability, the MSW-900
seamlessly works in a wide range of applications including ENG and EFP.
Newly developed Power HAD™ EX CCD
The latest Sony development in CCD technology, the Power HAD EX, is incorporated in the
MSW-900 camcorder. This CCD realizes an incredible pixel count of one million picture elements,
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a high signal-to-noise ratio of 65 dB (NTSC)/ 63 dB (PAL) and an extremely low smear level
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( 140 dB, typical). Furthermore, the remarkably high sensitivity of f11 ensures pictures of the highest
quality – even when shooting under low lighting levels.
The MSW-900 can output both 525 (NTSC version) or 625 (PAL version) interlaced and progressive
scan signals to suit emerging programming needs.
New high-performance DSP LSI
The MSW-900 employs a newly developed high-performance
Digital Signal Processing LSI. This device provides comprehensive
and precise control over the high quality images produced by the
camcorder. It builds on the sophisticated DSP technology
developed for Digital Betacam camcorders, making available the
many attractive features of these camcorders such as accurate
tonal reproduction and colorimetry, the storage of complex
parameter setups, and a reduction in power consumption.
Versatile interfaces
The MSW-900 provides an analog composite output as standard, with an SDI output board
(the MSDW-902) available as a plug-in option. An optional composite input board (the MSDW-904) is
also available for pool feed applications. These optional boards install within the camcorder chassis to
eliminate the need for an external camera adaptor unit, maintaining the compactness and balance of
the camcorder.
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Compact, lightweight, and low power consumption
The MSW-900 is designed to be extremely compact and lightweight, providing a high level of mobility in
the field. It weighs approximately 5.3 kg (11 lb. 10 oz.) including a viewfinder, microphone, BP-L60A Li-ion
battery and BCT-60MX cassette tape.
With its new-generation LSI, the camcorder achieves a low power consumption of just 27 W.
Extended recording times
The MPEG IMX camcorder provides long recording times, up to 60 minutes for NTSC signals and 71
minutes for PAL. These are achieved by the efficient MPEG compression algorithm, which provides the
optimum balance between image quality and recording time.
Loop/interval recording
The MSDW-903 Picture Cache Board allows two new and extremely useful features to be incorporated
into the MSW-900.
Loop recording is a useful function that allows audio and video signals to be buffered in a memory until
the Record button is pressed. The signals buffered in the memory are recorded to tape at the instant
the REC button is pressed. This capability can avoid the loss of important scenes that may occur
before the operator has time to press the Record button. It is especially helpful for news gathering
applications where a vital, one-off shot, would otherwise be missed. Up to eight seconds of data are
always buffered for recording.
Interval recording is also a unique feature of the MSW-900 camcorder, and operates in a choice of two
modes. In manual mode, up to eight frames are recorded every time the Record button is pressed. In
auto mode, the camera records frames at predetermined intervals over a predetermined time. In both
modes the frames are initially stored in the Picture Cache board and when this is full its contents are
copied to tape. This allows recordings to be made over very long time periods on a single tape and
minimizes wear of the tape drive mechanism.
❚ Loop recording
Cameraman's action
Tape recording
❚ Auto interval recording
Total Time
(
the decisive
)
moment
Push REC button
Max. 8 sec
Recorded Time
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Operational versatility
User-friendly controls
Two important aspects of the user-friendly operation of the MSW-900
are its carefully designed menu structure and the ergonomic design of
the camcorder body.
The menu can be displayed in either of two ways, as a user menu or
sub-menu based system. The user menu can be customized by
operators for the fastest access to the menus they frequently use.
The sub-menu based menu makes all menus accessible, each of which
is categorized into groups such as paint, file and maintenance. This
structure makes it possible to access any menu quickly, eliminating the
need to seek a desired menu from the entire list of menus. Individual
operators are able to choose the menu presentation that they feel
comfortable to use.
The elegant body design has been carefully determined to incorporate
the experience gained from two decades of camcorder operations.
Previous operators of any Sony Betacam camcorder series will
immediately feel comfortable and at home with the MSW-900.
Camera control via 8-pin
remote connector
An optional remote control unit,
the Sony RM-B150, makes it
possible to remotely control the
camcorder’s basic functions via
its 8-pin remote connector.
Two-channel audio output
A two-channel audio line output is available
from the 5-pin XLR connector on the rear of the
camcorder. This provides two analog audio
output channels, which are selectable between
either Channel-1/2 or Channel-3/4.
Dual optical filters
The MSW-900 is equipped with dual optical
filters for Color Correction (CC) and Neutral
Density (ND) for flexible color and exposure
control. The CC filters are CROSS, 3200K,
4300K, and 6300K while the ND filters are
CLEAR, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, and 1/64ND.
Assignable function
Functions frequently used in the field can be
assigned to a push button and a simple slide
switch, allowing the operator to make rapid
changes under field conditions. The following
functions can be assigned.
• Push button: off, loop record on/off, test out
character on/off, marker on/off, re-take, ATW,
return video, lens return, record switch, turbo switch
• Slide switch: off, loop record on/off, test out
character on/off, marker on/off, cam/ext
*Lens, battery and WRR-855A/855B are optional.
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Intelligent light system
An optional portable light (max. 50 W) can be directly attached to the
camcorder, using a standard lighting connector and a specially
designed short cable for operation on the comcorder’s battery. The
light can be switched on and off manually, or automatically
synchronized with the REC Start function of the camcorder.
Slot-in mechanism
accommodates wireless
microphone receiver
An optional Sony wireless microphone receiver,
the WRR-855A/855B, slots
directly into the camcorder
body without requiring a
cable connection. This
maintains camcorder balance
and keeps the body compact
to avoid any loss of mobility.
Turbo gain
The MSW-900 provides the Turbo Gain function,
boosting the gain level up to +48 dB at the
touch of a button. This makes it possible to
shoot in extremely low light conditions.
High-quality audio recordings
Audio can be recorded in either 20 or 16-bit
resolution. The recording format provides up to
four channels of 20-bit mode and eight channels
in 16-bit mode. Up to four channels can be
recorded in either mode by the camcorder.
If recordings are made on channels 1-4 in the
8-channel, 16-bit mode, then channels 5-8 are
available for use with a studio VTR. The inputs
to audio tracks 1-4 can be accessed by any four
microphones connected to the camcorder
including the front microphone, and additional
wired or wireless microphones.
The camcorder utilizes a 20-bit A/D converter
instead of the 16-bit type to maximize sound
quality.
™
“
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Memory Stick system stores
camera setup parameters
The MSW-900 incorporates the Sony “Memory Stick”
system for the storage and recall of setup parameters.
This is an easy, effective system for storing and recalling
camera parameters for individual scenes, plus individual
operators’ camera setup preferences that include the
settings of assignable switches.
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Creative versatility
Multi-matrix function
Triple Skin Tone Detail control
Unlike conventional color correction or matrix control, the
Multi-matrix function allows color adjustments to be
applied over a color and/or hue range as specified by the
operator. The color spectrum is divided into 16 areas of
adjustment, where the hue and/or saturation of each area
can be adjusted. This provides interesting in-camera color
effects – similar to secondary color correction.
Skin Tone Detail allows control of image enhancement
within user specified color tones. The MSW-900 camcorder
allows enhancement to be set independently for up to
three distinct color and/or hue ranges.
The conventional use of Skin Tone Detail correction is to
reduce the image enhancement in areas of skin tone. With
the MSW-900, correction is not restricted to areas of skin
tones and can be set to apply to any three color areas.
Image enhancement within those three areas can be
increased or decreased relative to the overall image
enhancement of a given scene.
Electronic Soft Focus
The Electronic Soft Focus included in the camcorder
applies an effect similar to using an optical soft-focus
filter – but in a much more convenient way. Electronic Soft
Focus uses the detail signal to reduce, rather than
increase, the sharpness of the picture. By subtracting the
detail signal from the original signal (as opposed to adding
it as in conventional image enhancement), Electronic Soft
Focus is able to provide a picture that is “softer” than that
achieved when detail is switched off completely.
Electronic Soft Focus can be used in conjunction with Skin
Tone Detail to only change the sharpness within a specific
color or hue range.
Multi-matrix ON
TM
TruEye processor
The Sony TruEye processor is one of the most innovative
features of Sony digital signal processing technology. This
technology makes it possible to virtually eliminate hue
distortion, particularly obvious in highlight conditions that
result from conventional RGB analog or digital processing.
By processing the video signal data at three levels –
brightness, hue and saturation – similar to how the human
eye works, the TruEye features assists in the reproduction
of natural skin tones.
Selectable gamma table
A selectable gamma table is provided to easily give a
specific look to a picture by selecting from several fixed
gamma patterns.
(
)
Auto Tracing White Balance ATW
The MSW-900 offers an Auto Tracing White Balance (ATW)
function that automatically adjusts the camera’s color
temperature in real time with a change of the lighting.
This is especially useful when a shoot is performed across
different environments, such as from indoors to outdoors.
Conventional Video Equipment
Color temperature control
In addition to the optical color filters, digital color
temperature control is available to give a ‘warmer’ or
‘colder’ look to the picture. Combined use of these two
color temperature control methods allows operators to
meet their creative needs.
TruEye
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Meta-data handling
Since the early days of film and television, meta-data such as shot number, slate information
and other production notes has been used increasingly during the production process.
While much of this data has been generated and stored on paper, the use of computers for
storage and management of meta-data has grown significantly.
However the lack of a unique identifier for each segment of material recorded on the filed
tape has made it difficult to link this meta-data to the actual material.
The MSW-900 camcorder now solves this problem by providing the capability to generate
and record a globally unique identifier relating directly with the video material.
This process is made possible by recording UMID (Unique Material Identifier) information.
UMID* recording
The UMID is a unique identifier for picture, audio and data
Extended UMID (64 bytes)
Signature Metadata (32 bytes)
Basic UMID (32 bytes)
material that is created and globally unique. The MSW-900
automatically generates and records UMID on tape at
Universal
Label
Inst
No.
Material
Number
L
Time/Date Spatial Co-ordinates Country Org User
every scene change. By adding UMID information during
the acquisition process, future benefits such as easy search
of material during editing, and archive will be realized.
Sony supports UMID as well as Extended UMID** for
further operational convenience.
12 bytes
1
3
16 bytes
8 bytes
12 bytes
4
4
4
bytes
bytes bytes bytes
**UMID is standardized as SMPTE 330M.
**Extended UMID adds Signature meta-data, time, positioning, and
**user information to the Basic UMID.
GPS Unit
HKDW-704
—
Utilizing the meta-data capability of the MSW-900
camcorder, the HKDW-704 GPS unit has been introduced
to enhance the ability to store Global Position information
in association with the field recorded material.
The HKDW-704 offers real-time recording of global
positioning information on tape as well as the Memory
Stick storage medium. When the camcorder playbacks a
tape that has recorded GPS information, the positioning
information of the shooting site can be indicated on a PC
running map illustration software*. The position data is
also recorded as Extended UMID on the tape keeping the
link between video/audio and positioning data.
*Output format from the REMOTE connector is NMEA and software.
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Meta-data handling
Shot mark and shot data handling
The MSW-900 is capable of recording shot marks (time
codes for ‘good’ shots) and shot data (date, shot ID,
cassette number etc.) to the tape. When a tape
containing shot marks is played back on an MSW-2000
series VTR, the shot mark positions are automatically
detected and a list of all marks is generated for display on
a video monitor. This allows operators to easily select and
cue-up to the scene of interest. The shot marks and shot
data can be utilized for a wide range of applications to
provide more efficiency in the production chain.
MSW-900 Menu
MSW-2000 Series Time Code List
MSW-2000 Series VTR
TM
Tele-File system
The Sony Tele-File system stores and recalls various types
of production data, such as shot data and shot marks, onto
and from a cassette label with a built-in memory IC. The
camcorder is equipped as standard with a Tele-File
reader/writer module, allowing this information to be
managed electronically. Use of the Tele-File system can
significantly raise efficiency in the subsequent editing
process and management of archives.
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A wide range of optional accessories
A wide variety of accessories are available to greatly increase the versatility and operational performance
of the MSW-900, making it suitable for many different applications. Three types of plug-in boards,
camera adaptors to add various interfaces, a compact remote controller, several types of viewfinders and
a range of audio accessories are all available. The available plug-in boards are the SDI output board
MSDW-902, the picture cache board MSDW-903, and the analog composite input board MSDW-904.
In addition to the supplied 2-inch viewfinder, 1.35-inch 16:9 color and 1.5-inch B/W types are offered as
options. Three types of camera adaptors are available: the CA-701 for SDI output and four-channel audio
input, CA-702/702P for external SDI input and 26-pin connection with portable VTRs, and
CA-755/755P for use with camera control units (CCU) via a triax connector.
MSDW-902,
MSDW-903,
MSDW-904,
CA-701,
CA-702/702P,
SDI output board
Picture cache board
Analog composite input board Camcorder adaptor
Camcorder adaptor
CA-755/755P,
Camcorder adaptor
BVF-VC10W, 1.35-inch 16:9
color viewfinder
BVF-55/55CE,
5-inch B/W viewfinder
BKW-401,
Viewfinder rotation bracket
RM-B150,
Remote control unit
CCU-550A/550AP, Camera
control unit for CA-755/755P
AC-550/550CE, AC adaptor
AC-DN2B, AC adaptor
BP-L60A/L90A, Battery pack
BP-M50/M100, Battery pack
BC-M50, Battery charger for
BP-L60A/L90A/M50/M100
BC-L120, Battery charger for
BP-L60A/L90A
VCT-14, Tripod adaptor
BCT-6MX/12MX/22MX/32MX/
60MX, MPEG IMX tapes
MSA-8A/16A/32A/64A,
Memory Stick
WRR-855A/855B, Wireless
microphone receiver
WRR-862A/862B, Dual
diversity microphone receiver
CCXA-53, Audio cable
HKDW-704, GPS unit
1-547-341-12, Fog-proof filter
A-8267-737-A, Viewfinder Eye-piece (Standard magnification
X-3608-271-1, Standard viewfinder lens
A-8278-057-A, Mounting bracket for WRR-862A/862B
A-8262-537-A, Viewfinder Eye-piece (High magnification)
A-8262-538-A, Viewfinder Eye-piece (Low magnification)
with special compensation for aberrations)
A-8314-798-A, Viewfinder Eye-piece (high performance, x3)
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System configuration
SDI output
WRR-855A/855B
(option)
Internal light system
(option)
MSDW-902
(option)
Monitor
BKW-401
(option)
MSDW-903
(option)
Analog composite input
MSA-8A/16A/32A/64A
(option)
MSDW-904
(option)
Camcorder
BVF-55/55CE
TRIAX
CA-755/
755P
CCU-550A/550AP
AC-550/550CE
XLR-4pin
SDI output
Monitor, etc.
Portable VTR
CA-701
26-pin output
VCT-14
CA-702/702P
SDI/analog composite input
Camcorder
Viewerfinders
Battery Chargers
BP-L60A/L90A
BP-M50/M100
BVF-V20W/V20WCE(supplied;
2-inch B/ W viewfinder)
BVF-VC10W(option;
1.35-type LCD color viewfinder)
BC-M50
BP-L60A/L90A/M50/M100
(
)
AC-DN2B
RM-B150
8-pin
BNC
BC-L120
BP-L60A/L90A
(
)
Video Cassettes
BCT-6MX/12MX/22MX/
32MX/60MX
Monitor
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Specifications
MSW-900
MSW-900P
Weight
7 lb 11 oz (Approx. 3.5 kg)
11 lb 10 oz (with VF, Mic, BCT-60MX, BP-L60A) (5.3 kg)
DC 12 V +5.0 V/-1.0 V
Power requirements
Power consumption
Approx. 27 W
General
°
°
°
Operating temperature
+32 F to +104 F (0 to 40 C)
°
°
°
Storage temperature
Humidity
-4 F to+140 F (-20 to +60 C)
25 to 85% (relative humidity)
Approx. 135 min w/BP-L60A
Approx. 200 min w/BP-L90A
BNC type x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
BNC type x1, 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ
XLR-3-31 type x2, -60 dBm/+4 dBm selectable, high impedance, balanced
XLR-3-31 type x2, -60 dBm/+4 dBm selectable, high impedance, balanced
BNC type x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
BNC type x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
BNC type x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Minijack x2
Continuous operating time
Genlock video
Time code input
Signal inputs
Audio (CH-1/2)
Mic input
Video output
Video test output
Signal outputs
Time code output
Earphone
Audio output (CH-1/CH-2)
Lens
XLR-5-pin male (stereo)
12-pin
Remote
8-pin
Light
2-pin, DC 12 V, max. 50 W
Others
DC input
XLR-4-pin (for the optional AC-550/550CE)
4-pin (for wireless microphone receiver), DC 12 V
40-pin
DC output
Camcorder adapter
Wireless receiver input
Recording format
Tape speed
D-Sub 15-pin
MPEG IMX
64.467 mm/s
53.776 mm/s
Playback/Recording time
Fast forward time
Rewind time
Max. 60 min w/BCT-60MX cassette
Max. 71 min w/BCT-60MX cassette
VTR section
Approx. 5 min. w/BCT-60MX
Approx. 5 min. w/BCT-60MX
Sony MPEG IMX S cassette (BCT-6MX/12MX/22MX/32MX/60MX)
Y: 13.5 MHz, R-Y/B-Y: 6.75 MHz
8 bits/sample
Recommended tape
Sampling frequency
Quantization
Digital video
performance
Error correction
Reed-Solomon code
K-factor (2T pulse)
Y/R-Y/B-Y delay
Sampling frequency
Quantization
Less than 1%
Less than 15 ns
48 kHz (synchronised with video)
20/16bits/ sample (selectable)
A/D:20 bits/sample, D/A:16 bits/sample
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB
More than 85 dB (emphasis ON)
Less than 0.08%
A/D and D/A quantization
Frequency response
Dynamic range
Digital
audio
performance
Distortion (at 1 kHz, emphasis ON, reference level)
Cross talk (at 1 kHz, reference level)
Wow & flutter
Less than -70 dB
Below measurable limit
Head room
20 dB (ex-factory setting)
Emphasis (ON/OFF selectable)
T1=50 µs, T2=15 µs
* The specifications given above were measured via CA-701/702 Camcorder Adapter or MSDW-902 SDI output board.
Pickup device
3-chip 2/3-inch type 16:9 widescreen Power HAD EX CCD
1038(H) x 1008(V) 1038(H) x 1188(V)
Total picture elements
Optical system
F1.4 prism
1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND, A: CROSS, B: 3200K, C: 4300K, D: 6300K
1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (s) 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (s)
Special bayonet mount
Built-in optical filters
Shutter speed
Lens mount
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance)
Minimum illumination
Smear level
F11 (typical)
Approx. 0.15 lx (F1.4 lens, +48 dB turbo gain)
-140 dB (typical)
Camera
section
S/N ratio
-65 dB (typical)
-63 dB (typical)
Vertical resolution
Registration
400 TV Lines/450 TV Lines(EVS)
480 TV Lines/530 TV Lines(EVS)
0.05% (all zones, w/o lens)
Geometric distortion
Warm-up time
Below measurable level (w/o lens)
2 s
70%(16:9, typical)/55%(4:3, typical)
2.0-inch monochrome
Modulation depth at 5MHz
CRT
Controls
BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING controls, TALLY, ZEBRA, DISPLAY switches
450 TV lines (16:9)
Viewfinder
Horizontal resolution
Microphone
Ultra-directional (Detachable)
Operation manual (x1)
Viewfinder (x1)
Lens cap (x1)
Supplied
accessories
Shoulder belt (x1)
Monaural microphone (x1)
XLR connector cap (x4)
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Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Power HAD, XPRI, Tele-File and TruEye are trademarks of Sony.
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