Sony PDJ-A640, Installation Manual

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PDJ-A640 IM
Highly reliable data recording/playback with multiple video decks in a
compact space
Up to 640 optical disc cartridges (PFD23/dual-layer PFD50DLA
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3 ) can be stored in
a Cart of 680 mm in width. The Cart permits recording and playback in synchroniza-
tion with video frames using the mounted four (at maximum) Professional Disc
Recorders (PDW-1500/PDW-HD1500/PDW-F1600, or PDW-F70/PDW-F75 on
which the PDBK-A640 has been attached).
At the sametime, the Cart can read and written the MXF file via network using the
Cart Interface Software PDJ-CS10.
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3 : PFD50DLA supports PDW-HD1500, PDW-F1600 and PDW-F75.
Refer to the Operation Manual or Instruction Manual of the respective Disc Recorders for details.
Control with the conventional VCC protocol
The Professional Disc Cart conforms to the VCC interface (RS-232C/422A).
Operations with the conventional barcode system
A barcode reader is built into the elevator, and operations with the barcode system
are enabled with optical disc cartridges.
For details on the barcodes to be used with this product, see “Specifications” on the
Operation Manual.
Maintenance with SNMP
The Cart supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). For example,
monitoring using the Sony “MMStation” Remote Maintenance and Monitoring
Software is possible. This program enables you to monitor and record the hardware
statuses in real time via a TCP/IP network. If any hardware problem is detected, you
can analyse the problem at once and take necessary countermeasures.