Chapter 1: Main features

The DVD-RAM disk format is conformed to "UDF Rev1.5", which ensures great compatibility with personal computers.

The recording file format is conformed to the versatile BWF format. You can export a recorded file including time code information to a BWF-compatible application.

Can be used with the optional AC adaptor or IDX ENDURA battery (V-mount type). You can stack up to four batteries for longer recording time.

Built in the internal generator with the jam sync function. The unit is equipped with the time code input/output connectors (XLR), so you can stripe not only the internal time code but also an external time code.

L

R

4

3

2

1

 

AUX IN

 

 

ANALOG IN

 

 

 

9P-REMOTE

 

 

ADJUST

 

 

 

 

TIME CODE

 

 

WORD

 

IN

OUT

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

PARALLEL

AUTO SEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORD/

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

ON

OFF

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

TIME CODE IN/OUT connectors

Provides the word sync function, allowing synchronization with external digital equipment.

L

R

4

3

2

1

 

AUX IN

 

 

ANALOG IN

 

 

 

9P-REMOTE

 

 

ADJUST

 

 

 

 

TIME CODE

 

 

WORD

 

IN

OUT

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

PARALLEL

AUTO SEL

 

 

 

 

 

WORD/

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

ON

OFF

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

WORD/VIDEO IN and WORD OUT connectors

Equipped with the [USB PC] port for PC connection. You can directly connect to a PC, allowing to mount the internal hard disk and DVD drives to the PC. The unit also provides the [USB HOST] port for future expansion.

In addition, the [USB KYBD] port is also provided for USB keyboard connection, which allows you to enter file names and volume labels from a USB keyboard.

L

R

IN

OUT

 

ANALOG OUT

 

DIGITAL

ADJUST

DC-OUT

DC-IN

DC-OUT

 

1:GND

1:GND

DC-IN 12-24V

12-24V

2:NC

2:NC

 

(0.5A MAX)

3:NC

3:NC

 

 

USB

4:12-24V

4:12-24V

 

 

 

 

XLR

 

 

HOST

 

1:GND

 

PC

KYBD

 

2:HOT

 

 

 

 

3:COLD

USB port

Location Recorder Model PD204

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Fostex PD204 owner manual Time Code IN/OUT connectors