From DAT to DVDRAM

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From DAT to DVD-RAM
The world first professional DVD-RAM master
recorder Model DV40 introduced late 2001
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PD-6 DVD-RAM Location Recorder March 2003
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FOSTEX PD-6
DVD-RAM recording 6 discrete tracks Media is
removable UDF file format Enhanced Hard Surface
audio mixer Firewire for PC communication
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PD-6 Concept Design Goals

• To design a replacement of the worlds most
  popular timecode DAT, the PD-4
• To keep the appearance ergonomics similar to
  that of the PD-2/4 following a proven tested
  design as well as maintaining user familiarity
• To increase the number of recording tracks while
  still providing a digital, removable media
• To incorporate as many user-requested features
  from the field as practically possible

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PD-6 The result
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PD-6 Revolutionary

• 6 track recording direct to 8cmDVD-RAM
• Drive is specifically designed for portable
  applications
• UDF mounts on PC Macintosh platforms
• Fostex Verify/Write
• 8cm DVD-RAM drive media grows through consumer
  penetration

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PD-6 Revolutionary

• DVD-RAM
• Discs can be read played back on DV40 with the
  Model 5050
• Fostex once again pioneer a new audio format

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PD-6 Features

• BWF file format (AIFF,) planned future updates
  via firmware
• IEEE1394 Firewire interface (as a slave device)
• PD-6 is seen as a DVD-RAM drive by an external
  computer such as a laptop PC
• USB interface (accessory port)
• For fast operation via keyboard shortcuts and
  file management

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• Easy access monitoring
• Three controls give instant access to the desired
  monitoring choice
• MS decoding
• Pre Post disc
• PFL on each channel

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PD-6 Requests from the field

• Improved timecode accuracy /-1ppm(parts per
  million)
• Extended battery life 2 hr Ni-Cd 3hr Li-ion
• AC power fail auto switch-over to battery
• Slate microphone
• Switch-able reference levels -18dB -20dB
• Auxiliary I/O for i.e., HD Camera monitoring
  industry standard 10 pin Hirose connector
• Power for 2 radio mic receivers on board
• High-quality mixer for Run gun applications.

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PD-6 Feature Rich Mixing

• 6 channel full-function analog mixer
• Mic line input with Phantom (48v) T-Power
  (12V)
• Phase reverse on channels 2, 4 6
• Variable hi-pass filter with defeat
• Limiter, defeat-able per channel with software
  selectable characteristics
• Selectable meter displays
• flexible routing for 15 and 24 guide
  track recording throughdisc feed pan
  controls

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Versatile Hard Surface Routing Options
Record mode selector 24 track
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Versatile Hard Surface Routing Options
Record mode selector 15 track
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NEW Backup Solutions Coming from Fostex.

• A new internal Hard Drive option that will allow
  the
• user to choose the primary drive to record on.
• The Secondary drive will backup his data without
  user   interface!
• The HD will allow longer recording times and
  higher SF   resolution.
• This option adds no noticeable additional weight
  or increase   the machines dimensions!

Available April 04!
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NEW Backup Solutions Coming from Fostex.
Also in the final stage of development
A dock-able module that contains a two drives. A
12cm DVD RAM drive in addition to an internal
Hard Drive. This will offer backup and extended
recording times and SF resolutions. This
format will be ideal for mixers who use the
machine on a sound cart or soundstage.
The module will dock to the bottom of the
machine and receive its data from the connector
on the bottom panel of the PD 6. The module
will also power the PD 6!
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Fostex DV40Stationary timecode DVD-RAM Master
Recorder
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DV40 software developments

• Automated Take (file) naming complying with US
  and European slate board standards (v1.1)
  PD-6?(Also applies to PD 6)
• 123/A-2 123-2
• 123/A-3 123-3
• 123/A-4 123-4
• 123/A-xxx 123-xxx
• False start protection (beta) PD-6?

123/A-2 f123/A-3-01 f123/A-3-02 123A/-3
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• EDL Management routine allows DV40 to create,
  edit and manage multiple Edit Decision Lists with
  ALE (Avid Log Exchange) compatibility (v1.2)
  PD-6?

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• Comprehensive UBIT selection provides
  combinations of Scene,
• Take, Event, etc. (v1.2) PD-6?

• S6T2 6 digit scene no. 2 digit take no.
• Ideal for LED Smart Clapper Boards
• E5R3 5 digit event no. 3 digit reel no.
• Requested by Chris Munro for PD-4 legacy
• S6R2 6 digit scene 2 digit reel number
• Requested by Sony Pictures for compatibility with
  their HD cam editing system
• R3E5 3 digit reel no. 5 digit event no.
• Requested by Ambient for compatibility with their
  logging electronic clapper board systems
• MDDYf US format date file number
• DMYf EU format date file number

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Fostex is committed to compatibility

• Third party file compatibility
• BWF playback of FAT16 formatted .bwf .wav files
• Reads DVD-RAMs created on Zaxcom Deva II, AATON
  CANTAR Nagra 5 hard disk location recorders
• This helps post houses justify the purchase of
  DV40s
• Circle Take PD-6?
• Marks files with _at_ for easy identification
• 123A-2
• _at_123A-3
• 123A-4

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Additional User Requested Features

• 4 pop tone PD-6?
• DAT cloning
• Monitors timecode input during recording of DAT
  to DVD-RAM
• Creates a new file automatically whenever
  timecode goes discontinuous or Event No.
  changes
• allows for the replacement of DAT machines

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Enhanced Avid compatibility

• PD-6?
• Fostex Japan Fostex America working direct with
  Avid RD
• BWF Metadata transports Scene, Take, Reel
  Number, Event Number timecode info for every
  file or Take
• Metadata area is user definable for compatibly
  with other editing packages
• Fostex enhances the metadata to the Avid with
  Auto track naming function
• Benefit that saves the Avid operator/editor at
  least 1 hour of extra work per day!

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DV40 software developments

• Typical BWF metadata header

fAvid identifier for Fostex
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Linear digital dailies 1 hour of audio

• DAT AVID import 10000
• Sync the shot 03000
• AVID DAT export 10000
• DAT MAG overnight
• Telecine/DAT Video 10000
• Telecine AVID 10000

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Non-Linear or Mag-less digital dailies - 1 hour
of audio

• DVD AVID import 00300
• Sync the shot 03000
• AVID DVD export 00300
• . thats it!

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Mag-less advantages

• Editor has original digital quality audio
  discrete channels guide audio mix (6 tracks
  from PD-6/4 tracks from DV40) immediately after
  days shooting ends
• The Production team watch their dailies with
  original high quality digital audio from the Avid
  mix track

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Mag-less advantages

• No need for expensive Mag stock! A major feature
  film 1 million feet of mag US100,000 plus 20
  years of storage charges!
• The DV40 used in screening room locks instantly
  to projector (e.g. Arri LocPro), it can be viewed
  with audio at 50 frames/sec and shuttled at 200
  frames/sec. followed with an instant T/C lockup.

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Fostex DVD Screening solution
Timecode
DVD-RAM with Avid mix track
Audio
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Fostex DVD category positives

• Pioneering technology while incorporating
  industry accepted standards
• Low maintenance costs and engineering overhead.
  Modular design throughout
• PD-6 is highly anticipated by a market which is
  now ready for digital field recording
• DV40 is a complementary product
• Relatively long product life cycle

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F.Y.I.
Fostex was recently awarded by the BWF File
Format Organization to be the official
international standard for digital audio with
timecode!
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Introducing the Fostex FR 2.
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Main Features

• Records to PCACIA Flash Cards
• Industry Standard BWF with Time Stamp
• File per take with scene and auto take naming and
  
• Increment
• Up to 24 bit 192k
• Uses common AA batteries
• File transfer through USB or card reader.
• External Keyboard ready
• Pre Record Buffer
• Fully featured Timecode option available (March
  04)

Lowest Cost TC Field machine available
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Pro Support

• In-house product specialization support

RICK CANNATA PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS MANAGER