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The unit has two optical pickups for high-speed transfers.
Direct FTP function
You can use this unit as a local FTP host to send and
receive MXF files to and from other XDCAM devices,
without using a computer. This function is available
through simple operations on the GUI screen.
Supports SNMP for maintenance and service
This unit supports Sony’s SNMP-based remote
maintenance and monitoring software. This software
allows you to monitor the status of the hardware via a TCP/
IP network in real time, and to record the results in a status
log.
User data recording mode
User data (files other than XDCAM AV files) can be
recorded on Professional Discs as PC data via the i.LINK
or FTP interface. This allows Professional Discs to be used
as data recording media, with a data storage capacity of
46.4 GB (when dual-layer PFD50DLA discs are used).
Supports a variety of interfaces
This unit supports the following interfaces.
• HDSDI video, 8-channel audio input and output
• SDSDI video, 8-channel audio input and output
(the SD/HDSDI INPUT connector doubles as an SDSDI
input connector)
• SD composite output
• AES/EBU digital audio 4-channel input and output
• Analog audio 2-channel input and output
• Remote
- RS-422A (D-sub 9-pin × 1)
- Video remote (D-sub 9-pin × 1)
TBC control is available from the front panel.
• i.LINK TS (HDV) input and output (when PDBK-201
option board is installed)
