Sony PDW-70MD User Manual
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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
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.
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
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.
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.
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 (1,728 divisions).
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.
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
Video and audio clip data are recorded as files. The FAM
function enables quick random access by computers to the
video, audio, and metadata
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files stored on Professional
Discs, with the ability to display thumbnail lists on the
computer screen and perform file-based reads and writes.
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,
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).
process (editing, archiving).
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.
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
• Mini-jack 4-pin remote control
• Infrared remote commander (supplied)
• RS-232C 9-pin remote control
• RS-422A 9-pin remote control
• Mini-jack 4-pin 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.
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
104 Option Boards
The following option boards provide expanded functions
and interfaces for the unit.
and interfaces for the unit.
• Contact your Sony service representative for more
information about purchasing and installing option
boards.
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
• Option slot 2: One of the PDBK-102, PDBK-103, and
PDBK-104 boards
PDBK-101 Network Board (Gigabit
Ethernet)
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.
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.
Notes