Sony PDWF75 User Manual (PDW-F75 Professional Disc Recorder Operating Manual f - Page 13

Chapter 1 Overview IT friendly Computer access to files (file access mode) Video and audio clip data are recorded as files. The FAM function enables quick random access by computers to the video, audio, and metadata 1) files stored on Professional Discs, with the ability to display thumbnail lists on the computer screen and perform file-based reads and writes. 1) XDCAM allows you to record various kinds of information about the video and audio data, such as the date of shooting, the editor, the recording format, and comments. This data can be used in the following ways. • The supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software can add titles, comments, and other text data to discs and clips. • The ability to search metadata for the required audio and video scenes brings greater efficiency to various stages of the video production process (editing, archiving). Other features High-speed searches by the jog and shuttle dials Like conventional VTRs, this unit features jog and shuttle dials for searching for specific scenes within clips. The jog/variable mode supports -1 to +2 times normal speed searching in field units. The shuttle mode enables highspeed searching at up to ±20 times normal speed. Variety of remote control units • Infrared remote commander (supplied) • RS-232C 9-pin remote control • RS-422A 9-pin remote control • Minijack 4-pole remote control • HDSDI remote control Color LCD display The unit is equipped with a 16:9, 3.5-inch color LCD which allows you to check the contents of the disc and use the menu system without connecting an external monitor. Features of the PDBK-101/102/103/ 104 Option Boards The following option boards provide expanded functions and interfaces for the unit. Notes • Contact your Sony service representative for more information about purchasing and installing option boards. • Up to two option boards may be installed. Some combinations are not supported. • Option slot 1: PDBK-101 • Option slot 2: One of the PDBK-102, PDBK-103, and PDBK-104 boards PDBK-101 Network Board (Gigabit Ethernet) Installation of this board provides a gigabit Ethernet connector, which can be used to transfer disc files over LAN networks and to record MXF (Material eXchange Format) files from external devices to discs. It also allows this unit to be controlled remotely by FTP commands. PDBK-102 MPEG-TS (Transport Stream) Input/Output Board Installation of this board enhances the functionality of the standard i.LINK connector, allowing it to be used as an I/O interface for HDV 1) 1080i 2) format compatible TS 3) signals. HD files recorded on the disc can be converted to TS signals compatible with the HDV1080i format for transfer to HDV devices and HDV editors, and TS signals from HDV devices and HDV editors can be converted to MPEG HD compatible files for recording by this unit. 1) HDV and are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited. 2) HDV1080i: Refers to devices compliant with the "HDV1080i Standard" for recording HD signals on DV tape. There are 1080 effective lines. 3) TS: MPEG-2 transport streams containing MPEG video, MPEG audio, and control information. This is the standard interface for HDV equipment. PDBK-103 Analog HD Input Board Installation of this board provides analog HD component input connectors, to enable recoding of analog HD component input signals (RGB and YPbPr, Sync) to discs. PDBK-104 SD Input Upconverter Board Installation of this board provides SD input connectors to enable input of SD signals (SDSDI and composite), which can then be recorded on DVCAM-format discs or upconverted and recorded on HD-format discs. Note This unit cannot record non-standard composite signals, for example the output of VTRs that are not equipped with time base correctors. 13 Features