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 high- speed 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

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 allow SD input signals (SDSDI and composite) to be upconverted to HD signals for recording on discs.

Note

This unit cannot record non-standard composite signals, for example the output of VTRs that are not equipped with time base correctors.

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