Overview 1 Chapter

Flexible metadata handing

XDCAM 1) can record various types of metadata together with video and audio data, such as the date and time of shooting, the cameraman, the recording method, and comments about the material. This metadata can be used in applications such as the following.

•The supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software can be used to add titles, comments, and other text data to discs and clips.

•Computer-readable text files can be recorded on the Professional Disc, to allow systematic content management.

•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, etc.).

1) XDCAM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Compact size, lightweight and batterypowered operation

The PDW-D1 is designed small and light enough to carry out to the field and it is operable with battery to work in the field.

Vertical or horizontal orientation

The unit is adaptable to different situations. It can be oriented vertically for use with a desktop computer, to occupy the minimum of space, and in the field can be used horizontally, for stability.

Menu operation from a computer using the utility software

By installing the supplied utility software in a computer connected to this unit, you can

make settings or upgrade the unit by means of menu operations on the computer.

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