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Sony PMW-PZ1 4K Memory Player SxS - Boots to EFI Shell, Faulty, PSU
£279.00
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£279.00
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£279.00
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The Sony PMW-PZ1 4K Memory Player is a professional SxS card playback and transfer unit designed for on-set and post-production use. This listing is for the unit pictured: it powers on but does not boot to its normal operating system and instead drops to the EFI Shell (see photos). The power supply unit (PSU) is included. Sold as faulty, for parts or repair.
What you get
- 1 x Sony PMW-PZ1 4K Memory Player (SxS)
- 1 x Power supply unit (PSU)
- Note: The unit powers on and displays the EFI Shell message but does not boot to Windows. No further testing has been carried out. Sold as faulty / for parts or repair. Includes PSU only; no additional media or accessories.
Features
- 4K and HD playback capability (XAVC compatible)
- Front-panel SxS card slot and USB 3.0 port for direct media access
- Multiple SDI monitor outputs (3G/HD-SDI) and HDMI 4K/HD output for monitoring
- Front-panel LCD and transport controls for clip preview and playback
- RCA monitor audio outputs
- Compact desktop form factor suitable for studio or location use
- DC power input compatible with the supplied PSU (11–19.5 V range)
Specifications
- Brand: Sony
- Model: PMW-PZ1
- Type: 4K memory player / SxS card reader
- Media compatibility: SxS memory cards; USB mass storage (via front USB port)
- Video outputs: HDMI (4K/HD), 4 x 3G/HD-SDI monitor outputs (BNC)
- Audio outputs: RCA (L/R) monitor outputs
- Front display: built-in LCD for clip browsing and status
- Power: DC input 11–19.5 V (unit label indicates 40 W typical); external PSU included
- Manufacturer: Sony Corporation (headquartered in Japan); unit manufactured in China
- Model series: PMW (professional memory player series)
- Accessories included: power supply only (no SxS cards, cables or other accessories)
History
The item was removed during an IT decommissioning project. It was retained with its original PSU and photographed in the condition shown.
Details
- Fault description: Unit powers on but boots to the EFI Shell instead of the normal operating environment; does not reach normal playback/Windows state.\n - Testing: Only basic power-on observation was performed. No functional testing of card reading, outputs or internal software recovery was completed.\n - Sale type: Sold as faulty / for parts or repair.\n - VAT & tax: Price and tax treatment will follow the seller's listing terms (where applicable).
