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2008-09-12
Sony Licenses XDCAM EX File Format, Which Records onto SxS Memory Card, to JVC

Sony Corporation today announced the agreement with JVC to license the file format used on XDCAM EX which records onto SxS memory card(*1), developed by Sony. Licensing will facilitate the development and commercialisation of products compatible with XDCAM

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2008-08-06
Sony to provide XDCAM camcorders and decks for NBC's coverage of the 2008 Beijing Summer Game

Sony will provide the latest version of XDCAM® HD technology to NBC during the network's coverage of the 2008 Beijing Summer Games, from Aug. 8 to 24.

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2008-08-05
Spanish Broadcasting System goes on air in HD with Sony's XDCAM System

When Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) went on the air recently from its new studio, the Miami-based radio, TV and internet network did more than unveil a new look. It became one of the first Hispanic networks to implement full HD production, the network said.

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2008-06-17
Meeting the Demands of Challenging Environmental Elements, with Sony's XDCAM HD Range

Cameras from Sony's XDCAM HD™ range, have been utilized to meet the demands of some extremely challenging environmental elements; by producer and director Marcus Gillezeau for two of his newest productions.

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2008-06-17
Sony XDCAM HD422 Gains Wide Acceptance Among Production Companies in the Region

Sony today revealed more adoptions of the latest XDCAM HD422 Professional Disc™ technology among broadcasters and production companies in the South East Asia and Oceania region. The new PDW-700 camcorder and PDW-HD1500 recording deck have been designed for mainstream entertainment programmes, TV dramas and documentaries where high picture quality is critical. Additionally, where speed is a key requirement, this new technology also benefits the news and sports broadcasting environments.

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2008-06-17
Sony Introduces New Additions to the XDCAM EX Family

Sony today introduced the new additions to its XDCAM EX™ video production suite. The PMW-EX3 camcorder, the PMW-EX30 deck, and the PHU-60K professional hard-disk unit made the first regional debut at BroadcastAsia 2008.

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2008-04-13
Sony XDCAM HD System Benefiting from Third-Party Editing and Server Solutions

Support for Sony's newest generation of XDCAM HD422 technology is increasing across the broadcast and professional video production industries, as leading manufacturers of NLE and server systems develop solutions for maximizing a 50 Mbps 4:2:2 optical disc-based high-definition workflow.

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2008-04-13
Sony XDCAM HD System Benefiting from Third-Party Editing and Server Solutions

Support for Sony's newest generation of XDCAM HD422 technology is increasing across the broadcast and professional video production industries, as leading manufacturers of NLE and server systems develop solutions for maximizing a 50 Mbps 4:2:2 optical disc-based high-definition workflow.

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2008-04-13
Sony Expands Capabilities of XDCAM EX Technology

The expanding family of Sony's XDCAM EX™ video production technology now includes new models that increase the benefits of a solid-state workflow. These include the PMW-EX3 camcorder, the PMW-EX30 deck, and the PHU-60K professional hard-disk unit.

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2008-04-13
Seven Network Australia Deploys XDCAM for Tapeless Production

Sony has expanded its business in the Australian broadcasting industry with the signing of a new contract with the Seven Network.

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2008-04-13
ABS-CBN Moves to New Tapeless Production with Sony XDCAM HD Solutions

ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation (ABS-CBN), the largest integrated media and entertainment company in the Philippines, has selected Sony PDW-F355 XDCAM HD camcorders and PDW-U1 drive units for its deployment for tapeless production. The company plans to roll-out 45 XDCAM HD camcorders and 6 drive units across its stations.

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2008-04-13
TVNZ Chooses Sony XDCAM HD422 for Seamless Migration to HD Production

TVNZ Broadcast Services, the production arm of Television New Zealand, has ordered Sony PDW-700 XDCAM HD422 camcorders as the start of it's transition to high definition field production. The cameras will be used on lifestyle shows such as the popular "Mucking In" series and other magazine shows.

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2008-04-13
Sony Tops 31,000 in Deliveries of XDCAM Optical Disc Technology

Sony has delivered more than 31,000 units of its XDCAM® Professional Disc™ technology since the system's introduction in 2004, including the standard- and high-definition versions of its optical camcorders and decks.

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2008-04-13
TV Station WRAL Adopts Sony's XDCAM HD System for ENG and News Production

Raleigh, N.C.-based television station WRAL is adopting Sony Electronics' new XDCAM HD422 Professional Disc™ technology. Over the next two years, the station will roll out more than 30 of Sony's new PDW-700 optical camcorders and several PDW-HD1500 decks for use in its ENG and news production operations.

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2008-03-11
Sony Strengths XDCAM HD Professional Disc System with 4:2:2 50 MBPS Capabilities

Sony is going to debut the new family members of Sony's XDCAM™ HD Professional Disc™ system to the Asia Pacific customers. The premium products include the PDW-700 XDCAM HD camcorder and the PDW-HD1500 recording deck; as well as the dual-layer 50GB version of optical Professional Disc media, model PFD50DLA, that offers 50 Mbps 4:2:2 optical disc recording capabilities. At the XDCAM HD new product launch held during the ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium 2008, participants enjoyed an exclusive hands-on experience of the innovative broadcast solutions that offers exceptional HD recording and advanced digital signal processing technology.

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2008-02-27
Sony Adds 4:2:2 50 mbps Capabilities To XDCAM HD Professional Disc System

The expanding family of Sony's XDCAM® HD Professional Disc™ system now includes new models that add the benefits of 50 Mbps 4:2:2 optical disc recording to a high-definition optical disc workflow.

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