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resolution data stream. Whenever this unit records full- resolution MPEG HD data, it simultaneously generates and records low-resolution proxy AV data. Because of its small size, proxy AV data can be transferred quickly over computer networks, easily edited in the field with laptop computers, 1) and readily used in a wide variety of applications, such as content management on small-scale servers.

1)The supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software can be used to create simple EDLs (Edit Decision Lists).

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 DV-format digital video and audio signals (4 channels).

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.

 

Input

Output

HDSDI

Video / audio (4

Video / audio (4

 

channels)

channels)

 

 

 

 

BNC connector

BNC connector ×2

 

 

 

SDSDI

PDBK-104 (option

Video / audio (4

 

board)

channels)

 

 

 

 

 

BNC connector

 

 

 

Analog video

PDBK-104 (option

Video

(composite)

board)

 

BNC connector,

 

 

 

 

phono jack

 

 

 

AES/EBU

Audio (4 channels)

Audio (4 channels)

 

 

 

 

BNC connector ×2

BNC connector ×2

 

 

 

i.LINK (AV/C)

–

Video / audio (4

 

 

channels)

 

 

 

 

 

i.LINK 6-pin

 

 

 

i.LINK (TS)

PDBK-102 (option board)

 

 

 

Analog video

PDBK-103 (option

RGB/YPbPr/HD/VD

(component)

board)

 

D-sub 15-pin

 

 

 

 

 

Analog audio

Audio (2 channels)

Audio (2 channels)

 

 

 

 

XLR connector ×2

XLR connector ×2,

 

 

phono jack ×2

 

 

 

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 PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software.

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 (1728 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. Clip lists make it simple to perform offline editing in the field for later use with full-scale nonlinear editing systems.

Repeat playback

You can repeatedly play back any clip or clip list. Unlike tape, discs can return to the first frame as soon as the last frame is played, making this function ideal for presentations with a need for looping content.

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).

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