Sony PDW-U1 Professional Disc Drive Unit

Sony Updated: 2008-08-04 RSS
Sony PDW-U1 Professional Disc Drive Unit

The PDW-U1 is a compact, mobile and highly cost-effective drive for use with PC's. This drive is suitable not only for use with nonlinear editing systems but also for simple viewing and logging operations with a lap-top or desk top computer. It can handle Professional Disc media (PFD23A) recorded in both HD and SD formats, as well as the new "dual-layer" disc (PFD50DLA). The PDW-U1 uses a USB 2.0 interface which is the most widely available interface in the IT world. Simply connect the PDW-U1 to the computer and it will show as an external drive on the screen. Its highly compact and lightweight design allows for installation in virtually any working environment. And its cost effectiveness makes it ideal for integration in current systems.

Highlights:

* Handles files in all formats of XDCAM HD and SD
* Both single-layer disc (PFD-23A) and dual-layer disc (PFD-50DLA) support
* Hi-speed USB (USB2.0) interface
* Highly compact and lightweight design
* Direct access to files on Professional Disc media from a USB-connected PC

Features:

Support all formats
PDW-U1 can handle files in all formats of XDCAM SD and HD

Hi-speed USB (USB2.0) interface
PDW-U1 uses a USB 2.0 interface which is the most widely available interface in the IT world.

VFAM (Virtual File Access Mode) and SAM (Simple Access Mode)
VFAM interface is fully compatible with the current FAM (File Access Mode) Interface. VFAM interface allows computer access audio and video interleaved file. SAM (Simple Access Mode) interface allows computer access to Video and Audio files independently. SAM and VFAM folder structures can be seen at the same time.