MPEG HD recording at 35, 25 and 18 Mb/s via HD-SDI, HD analog component and RGB input (*1)
DVCAM recording via SD-SDI or SD composite input (*2)
Records MXF files (MPEG HD and DVCAM formats) via i.LINK (File Access Mode) or Ethernet(*3)
Playback of MPEG HD and DVCAM material
Proxy (low-resolution audio and video) Data recording
Can use PFD50DLA dual-layer disc and PFD23A single-layer disc
Long recording time
Up-conversion recording (require the optional PDBK-104 board): Input from SD-SDI or SD composite connectors can be recorded in the MPEG HD format.
Down-conversion output: MPEG HD playback can be converted to SD signals and output via the SD-SDI, SD composite and i.LINK (DV OUT) connectors.
Up-conversion output: DVCAM playback can be converted to 1080i HD signals and output via HD connectors.
Thumbnail Search
Expand function
Scene Selection
Search speed (in color) - JOG: ±1 time normal speed, Variable: ±-1 to +2 times normal speed, Shuttle: ±20 times normal speed
3.5-inch(*4) type color LCD screen
Repeat playback function
Remote Commander unit supplied
Optional Gigabit Ethernet capability
Input and output of 25 Mb/s HDV stream (MPEG-2 TS) (requires the optional PDBK-102 board)
Trigger recording
Ability to write EDL data (Clip List) back onto disc
Metadata recording
A wide variety of interfaces: HD-SDI I/O, HD analog component output, RGB output, SD-SDI output, SD analog composite output, i.LINK

(*1) HD analog component and RGB input requires the optional PDBK-103 board (*2) Requires the optional PDBK-104 board (*3) Ethernet interface requires the optional PDBK-101 board. (*4) Viewable area measured diagonally