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English If you have questions on the use of the WARNING above Power Cord / Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified service To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, personnel. do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
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VARNING OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I DENNA BRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERATS, KAN ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS FÖR OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN FÖR LASERKLASS 1. For the customers in the USA This equipment has been tested and found This label is located inside the right side to comply with the limits for a Class A cover of the unit.
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For the customers in Europe AVERTISSEMENT This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Lors de l’installation de l’appareil, Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. incorporer un dispositif de coupure dans le Inquiries related to product compliance câblage fixe ou brancher la fiche...
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Pour les clients en Europe WARNUNG Ce produit a été fabriqué par ou pour le compte de Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japon. Toutes elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf les questions relatives à la conformité des dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit...
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Funkstörungen verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen. Für Kunden in Europa Dieses Produkt wurde von oder für Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokio, 108-0075 Japan hergestellt. Bei Fragen zur Produktkonformität auf Grundlage der Gesetzgebung der Europäischen Union kontaktieren Sie bitte...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features ..................32 1-2 Example of Use ................32 1-3 Recommended Software ............33 1-3-1 List of Software..............33 Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts 2-1 Front Panel................35 2-2 Rear Panel ................36 Chapter 3 Preparations 3-1 Software Installation ...............38 3-1-1 Windows Installation .............38 3-1-2 Macintosh Installation............38 3-2 Connections and Settings ............39...
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Appendix Important Notes on Operation ............ 45 Condensation ................45 Specifications................. 45 Table of Contents...
Overview Chapter 1-1 Features 1-2 Example of The features of the PDW-U2 include the following. The following figure shows an example • Supported for all XDCAM formats system for reading or writing material • Supported for mixed format recording recorded with a XDCAM camcorder on a mode computer connected to this unit.
1-3 Recommended Software 1-3-1 List of Software Download the following software from the Sony Professional Products site for use with this unit. Software Supported OS Function Source XDCAM Drive Windows/ Basic software that allows you to Download from Software Macintosh...
System Requirements For details on the functions of the above recommended software and their system requirements, refer to the following file and manual (available on the download page of each respective software). XDCAM Drive Software: ReadMe.txt Content Browser: Installation Guide 1-3 Recommended Software...
Names and Functions of Parts Chapter If you perform an operation during the data 2-1 Front Panel write hold time, the operation is actually processed after the disc management data writing is completed. The duration when the disc management data writing is being held varies with the disc type as shown below.
If the indicator is flashing four times a second, and it is not possible to check the alarm log, a malfunction may have occurred. In this case, contact your Sony service representative. When the error is eliminated, the indicator goes off.
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Clip the cable with the clamper as shown in the following figure. e Security slot You can fit a commercially available security cable into this slot. For information about how to use your security cable, refer to the instructions provided with the security cable.
Use “Add or Remove Programs” on the Control Panel to remove the old version of the Sony XDCAM Drive To use this unit, the necessary software Software. After doing so, be sure to must first be installed on the computer to restart the computer.
3-2 Connections 3-3 Power and Settings Preparations This unit can be powered by AC adaptor. 3-2-1 Connecting to a Connect the supplied AC adaptor and a Computer power cord (not supplied) to the DC power inlet connector (page 36) on the rear panel By connecting this unit to a computer, you of the unit.
• The operation which you can execute 3-4 Handling varies depending on the file type stored in each directory. For details, refer to the Discs help file of the utility software. 3-4-2 Notes on Handling Handling 3-4-1 Discs Used for The Professional Disc is housed in a Reading and Writing cartridge, and is designed to allow handling...
3-4-3 Write-Protecting DISC IN indicator Discs To load To protect the content recorded on the disc With the label surface on the right, from accidental erasure, move the write- insert the disc. protect tab on the lower surface of the disc The disc is drawn in.
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Open Turn Straight insert a Phillips screwdriver 4 mm or less in diameter or the like to the hole. Push the internal manual eject lever 10 mm or so, and release it. Note Be careful not to insert the screwdriver at an oblique angle or use excessive force to push the lever.
• Select “View”> “Close” from the menu desktop when you installed this software, bar. double click the icon. • Click the [Start] button on the computer and then select “Sony XDCAM Drive”> 4-1-3 Exiting “XDCAM Drive Utility”. On a Windows computer On a Macintosh computer...
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On a Macintosh computer Select “Quit XDCAM Drive Utility Software” from the XDCAM Drive Utility menu. 4-1 Starting and Exiting the Utility Software...
Appendix Important Notes Specifications on Operation General Power requirements DC 12 V Condensation Power consumption When this unit is moved from a cold place 19 W to a warmer place, or operated in high Operating temperature humidity, condensation may form on the 5ºC to 40ºC (41ºF to 104ºF) optical pickup.
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MPEG HD 35 Mbps: Approx. 65 min. 25 Mbps: Approx. 85 min. 18 Mbps: Approx. 112 min. MPEG IMX 50 Mbps: Approx. 45 min. 40 Mbps: Approx. 55 min. 30 Mbps: Approx. 68 min. DVCAM: Approx. 85 min. Recording/Playback times (dual-layer disc) MPEG HD422 50 Mbps: Approx.
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• Always make a test recording, and 25Mbps: Approx. 480 min. verify that it was recorded successfully. 18Mbps: Approx. 600 min. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR MPEG IMX DAMAGES OF ANY KIND 50Mbps: Approx. 240 min. INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED 40Mbps: Approx.
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The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or...