Sony launched the XDCAM series optical recording system based on disc in 2004, which uses professional discs as the medium and employs excellent blue-violet laser technology. The disc-based recording method of XDCAM provides many advantages such as random access, no overwriting of existing scripts, and network functions. The professional disc itself is a high-quality, reliable, low-cost, and reusable medium, making it ideal for daily operations. XDCAM devices can record various formats and data, and can record MPEG IMX and DVCAM video files, metadata, and low-resolution data scripts onto a single disc.
The Sony XDCAM Professional Disc system uses a single‑sided 12 cm disc with blue‑violet laser technology to provide high‑capacity, random‑access recording for standard‑definition video. The disc stores up to 23.3 GB of data, supports MPEG IMX and DVCAM formats, and offers data rates of 86 Mb/s per head (172 Mb/s with dual heads).
The system includes portable recorders, drive units, disc libraries and optional software such as PDZ‑1 for thumbnail generation, proxy AV browsing, and network‑based remote content access. It also supports i.LINK (IEEE 1394) and Ethernet interfaces for fast file transfer and integration into IT workflows. This manual is written in Chinese.