The PDW-R1 is a highly mobile field recorder. Its compact design is very similar to the existing PDW-V1 model, but the PDW-R1 recorder additionally provides other functionalities such as MPEG IMX/DVCAM recording, and a wider range of interfaces. Its extremely compact, lightweight body with AC, DC or battery powered operation makes the PDW-R1 ideal for use in the field as a pool-feed recorder, backup recorder, and compact recorder installed in an extremely confined space such as a car or helicopter. Furthermore, equipped with an RS-422A interface as well as other video and audio interfaces, this recorder can be used in both linear and nonlinear editing systems.

MPEG IMX/DVCAM recording
Proxy AV Data recording
High-speed file transfers: 30x for Proxy, 2.5x for DVCAM, and 1.25 for MPEG IMX (50 Mb/s) files when using an i.LINK (File Access Mode) connection
Metadata recording
Ability to write EDL (Clip List) back onto disc
A variety of interfaces
RS-422A 9-pin remote interface
Parallel recording function, which enables the decks Rec start/stop to be synchronized with the Rec start/stop of the camcorder connected via the i.LINK interface
3.5-inch color LCD screen
Thumbnail Search operation
Scene Selection operation
Search speed (in color): JOG : +/- 1 time normal speed, Shuttle : +/- 20 times normal speed
Compact and lightweight design
AC, DC, and battery-powered operation
Ethernet connectivity (100Base-TX)
i.LINK (DV Stream) output from MPEG IMX playback
Repeat playback function
Equipped with one optical head
Dimensions: 230 x 105 x 340 mm (9 1/8 x 4 1/4 x 12 inches)
Weight: 10 lb 6 oz