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Recording of proxy AV data
Proxy AV data is a low-resolution (1.5 Mbps video,
64 kbps per audio channel), MPEG-4 based version of a
full resolution data stream. Whenever this unit records full
resolution MPEG HD422 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, and readily used in a wide variety of
applications, such as content management on small-scale
servers.
High-speed searches with the jog and shuttle
dials
The jog and shuttle dials can be used to find scenes inside
clips, in the same way as the jog and shuttle dials on
conventional VTRs.
In jog and variable modes, you can search in field units at
from –2 to +2 times normal speed. In shuttle mode, you
can perform high-speed searches at either ±20 times
normal speed. High-speed F.FWD and F.REV searching is
possible at ±35 times normal speed.
Convenient playback and searching
Like previous products in the XDCAM series, this unit
supports a number of convenient search functions,
including, thumbnail searches, essence marks searches,
and expand searches.
Thumbnail searches:
The unit creates thumbnails from
the first frame of each generated clip, and displays
them in thumbnail lists on the color LCD or an
external monitor. You can cue up clips very easily by
simply by selecting them from thumbnail lists.
Essence mark searches:
Essence marks can be recorded
at any scene during or after recording. Lists of these
marks can be displayed on the color LCD or an
external monitor, allowing you to quickly find scenes
that were marked for later reference.
Expand searches:
This function allows you to look inside
the clip selected in a thumbnail screen, or inside the
segment from a selected essence mark to the next
essence mark. The selection range is divided into 12
equal blocks, and the first frames of those blocks are
displayed as thumbnails. By checking the thumbnails,
you can easily find the scene you want.
Usability features
AC, DC, and battery
1)
power support
The unit can be used even where AC power is not
available, for example outdoors or in cars or helicopters.
1) BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor is required.
Color LCD display
The unit is equipped with a 16:9, 4.3-inch color LCD
which allows you to check the contents of the SxS memory
card and use the menu system without connecting an
external monitor.
Built-in speakers
The unit features built-in speakers, allowing you to check
recorded audio. You can check your clips and editing
results on the color LCD and speakers even when no
monitors or separate speakers are available.
IT friendly
Equipped with network connector
The unit features a Gigabit Ethernet connector as standard
equipment. Via this connector, you can connect the unit to
computers and networks to enable listing of the video,
audio, and metadata files recorded on the SxS memory
card, and rapid file transfers. Support for FTP commands
makes it easy to carry out network file transfers from
remote locations.
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.
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/HDSDI input connector)
• HDMI output
• SD composite output
• Analog audio 2-channel input and output
• Remote
- RS-422A (D-sub 9-pin × 1)
Copying files between a USB external
storage and an SxS memory card
The unit is provided with a USB 3,0 interface on the front
panel, allowing you to connect even a USB mass storage
class (3 GB to 2 TB) device and use it as an external
storage. You can copy clips and clip lists between this
external storage and an SxS memory card.
Software Downloads
When the unit is used with a PC connection, download
device drivers, plug-ins, and application software, where
applicable, from the Sony Professional products web site.
Sony Professional products and solutions site homepage:
U.S.A.
http://pro.sony.com
Canada
http://www.sonybiz.ca
Latin America
http://sonypro-latin.com
Europe, Middle East and Africa http://www.pro.sony.eu
Japan
http://www.sonybsc.com
Asia Pacific
http://pro.sony-asia.com
Korea
http://bp.sony.co.kr
China
http://pro.sony.com.cn
