Key facts
- Brand
- SONY
- Model
- PDW-U1
- Category
- Camcorders
- Industry
- Electronics
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- JA
- Last added
- 2012-08-02
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Sony PDW-U1 Professional Disc Drive Unit Operation Manual
The Sony PDW-U1 is a compact, lightweight disc drive unit designed for reading and writing video/audio data. It supports all XDCAM formats, including MPEG HD422, MPEG HD, MPEG IMX, and DVCAM, as well as both single-layer (23.3GB) and dual-layer (50GB) discs. The unit features a High-Speed USB 2.0 interface for easy connection to computers and offers high transfer speeds of up to 120Mbps for reading and 84Mbps for writing.
The manual provides instructions on safety precautions, installation of included software, connecting the unit to a computer, handling discs, and operating the drive. It also details the use of specific utility software such as XDCAM Viewer, Proxy Browsing Software, and XDCAM Transfer for previewing, editing, and transferring files on Windows and Macintosh systems. This manual is written in Japanese.
SONY PDW-U1 specifications
| Interface | High-Speed USB (USB 2.0) |
|---|---|
| Max Read Speed | 120Mbps |
| Max Write Speed | 84Mbps |
Source: Sony PDW-U1 Professional Disc Drive Unit Operation Manual
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What disc formats does the PDW-U1 support?
It supports all XDCAM formats including MPEG HD422, MPEG HD, MPEG IMX, and DVCAM.
From: Sony PDW-U1 Professional Disc Drive Unit Operation Manual
What is the maximum read speed of the PDW-U1?
The maximum read speed is 120Mbps.
From: Sony PDW-U1 Professional Disc Drive Unit Operation Manual