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Operating Instructions - Page 1
5-019-793-11 (1)
Professional Disc Drive Unit
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. PDW-U4
© 2020 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions - Page 2
... of Contents
Overview 3 Features 3 Example of Use 3 Recommended Software 4
Names and Functions of Parts 5 Front Panel 5 Rear Panel 6
Preparations 7 Installation of the Unit 7 Software Installation 7 Connections and Settings 7 Power Preparations 7 Handling Discs 8
Using the Software 10 Starting and Exiting the Utility Software 10
Specifications 10 Open Source Software Licenses 12
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Operating Instructions - Page 3
... or available separately)
To USB connector Laptop computer
PDW-U4 Read/Write
USB 3.2 and USB PD compatible cable (supplied)
To USB connector USB PD compatible desktop computer
3 Powered from an AC adaptor
Powered from a computer using the utility software • XDCAM preview environment • Supports power delivery via a USB cable when connected to...
Operating Instructions - Page 4
... and installation instructions, visit the Sony Creative Software web sitea) or the Sony Professional Products web siteb).
For an overview of the above recommended software and their system requirements, refer to a computer and handle video and audio data recorded with this unit. • Displaying device and disc information • Disc format and recovery • Firmware updates...
Operating Instructions - Page 5
...
ERROR/ALARM indicator
If a fault occurs in the unit, this case, contact your Sony service representative. You ...while the disc is lighting or flashing. Names and Functions of Parts
Front Panel
(power) indicator
Lights green when an ... on the right, insert the disc (see page 9).
Manual eject mechanism
For details, see page 9).
For details, refer to write...
Operating Instructions - Page 6
Note The unit supports power supply from an AC adaptor or by USB Power Delivery.
Security slot
You can fit a commercially available security cable into this clamper to the instructions provided with the clamper as shown in "Optional accessories" (page 11). Do not use any other cables. • If the video and...
Operating Instructions - Page 7
... Panel to a computer, you are preserved after the new installation. Note If installed in the incorrect orientation, recording and playback may fail in advance. • To disconnect the PDW-U4 from the Sony Creative Software web site or the Sony Professional products web site (page 4). Software Installation
To use the utility software and other software, then try...
Operating Instructions - Page 8
...The unit supports power supply...the lower surface of the disc in the direction of the arrow Write Inhibit tab settings
Recording enabled
Recording disabled
8 When supplying power using the supplied USB Type-C cable....that can only be supplied from a USB PD compatible device. Care of risk from the Sony Creative Software web site (page 4). When supplying power using a soft dry cloth. &#...
Operating Instructions - Page 9
... the unit is connected to a Macintosh computer, use the following as an emergency procedure to eject a disc manually.
1 Power the unit off
If you can use the
utility software to unload the disc. • When...DISC IN indicator
To load With the label surface on , normal operation will resume.
6 Replace the cover. Note You may need to repeat the step about 80 times.
To eject discs with the unit...
Operating Instructions - Page 10
...icon. • Click the [Start] button on the computer and then select "Sony XDCAM Drive" > "XDCAM Drive Utility". For connection details, see "Connecting to ...tray, and select "Exit". Using the Software
Specifications
Starting and Exiting the Utility Software
Starting/displaying...the utility software is installed, and then double click on the desktop when you installed this software activated, ...
Operating Instructions - Page 11
...Unit (1) AC adaptor
Part No.: 1-493-482-4x (1) USB cable (USB Type-C® - USB Type-C®, USB 3.2 10 Gbps compatible)
Part No.: 1-912-358-1x
Design and specifications are subject to change ... does not support USB PD (60 W or higher). USB Type-C®, USB 3.2 10 Gbps compatible, USB PD 3.0 (20 V/5 A) compatible)
Part No.: 1-005-566-1x (1) Power cord (250 V/2.5 A, 2 m) (China only)
Part No.: 1-...
Operating Instructions - Page 12
...is used in the form of source code, the above copyright notice, this use conditions, and the disclaimer shown below must be retained in the source code without modification. (2) When this software is... shown without modification in the document provided with the redistributed software, such as the user manual. (b) How the software is to be redistributed must be reported to the TOPPERS Project ...
Operating Instructions - Page 13
... prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual without the express written permission of the equipment described in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use thereof for any purpose...
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