Sony PDW-D1 Operation Manual page 22

Flexible metadata handing
1)
XDCAM can record various types of
metadata together with video and audio
data, such as the date and time of shooting,
the cameraman, the recording method, and
comments about the material. This
metadata can be used in applications such
as the following.
• The supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing
Software can be used to add titles,
comments, and other text data to discs
and clips.
• Computer-readable text files can be
recorded on the Professional Disc, to
allow systematic content management.
• 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, etc.).
1) XDCAM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Compact size, lightweight
and batterypowered
operation
The PDW-D1 is designed small and light
enough to carry out to the field and it is
operable with battery to work in the field.
Vertical or horizontal
orientation
The unit is adaptable to different situations.
It can be oriented vertically for use with a
desktop computer, to occupy the minimum
of space, and in the field can be used
horizontally, for stability.
Menu operation from a
computer using the utility
software
By installing the supplied utility software in
a computer connected to this unit, you can
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make settings or upgrade the unit by means
of menu operations on the computer.