1)The supplied
Supports a variety of interfaces
This unit supports the following interfaces.
HDSDI: This enables input and output of HD digital video and embedded audio signals (4 channels).
SDSDI: This enables output of SD component digital video and embedded audio signals (4 channels).
AES/EBU: This enables input and output of AES/EBU serial digital audio signals (4 channels).
i.LINK(AV/C): This enables output of
Analog video: This enables output of HD analog component (RGB or YPbPr) and SD composite signals.
Analog audio: This enables input of 2 channels and output of 2 channels (1/2 or 3/4) of analog audio.
Convenient disc-based playback and search functions
Thumbnail searches
An independent clip file is generated whenever recording starts and stops. The first frame of each clip is used as the thumbnail for that clip.
You can display a list of thumbnails on the color LCD or an external monitor, and cue up a desired scene by selecting the corresponding thumbnail.
Essence mark searches
You can record essence marks at any scene during video recording, or at the recording stop position. You can display a list of essence mark scenes on the color LCD or an external monitor. Essence marks can also be added after recording with the supplied
Thumbnail expansion
After selecting a clip in the thumbnail list, you can divide the clip into 12 parts and show a list of thumbnails for the first frame in each part. This makes it easy to find the scene you want within the clip. This expansion can be repeated up to 3 times (1,728 divisions).
Scene selection
You can create and play back clip lists of selected clips from the disc, arranged in any order. One disc can store up to 99 clip lists.
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
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
•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
Like conventional VTRs, this unit features jog and shuttle dials for searching for specific scenes within clips. The jog/variable mode supports
Variety of remote control units
•Infrared remote commander (supplied)
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Color LCD display
The unit is equipped with a 16:9,
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:
•Option slot 2: One of the
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.
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