View Full Version : PDW-700: External Recording via Firewire/iLink


Trell Mitchell
April 7th, 2009, 05:31 PM
After Software upgrades for SD Recordings: DVCAM, etc.

Is the PDW-700 capable of sending a live Audio & Video stream via Firewire/iLink to an external recording device, such as a DVCAM deck, or a Laptop (For use with: Adobe's On-Location CS4)?
I was told that the PDW-700 was ONLY capable of streaming live A/V via the camera's SDI/HD-SDI outputs. Also, the Camera's firewire port CAN NOT be used while in RECORD MODE; PDW-700 Firewire port is for transfering data only.
Is this true? Can anyone confirm this?
Thanks in advance.

Andy Shipsides
April 8th, 2009, 08:02 AM
This is true. With the latest version of the firmware the i.Link port will not work when recording and only functions as a FAM connection. I've heard that there might be a firmware release that would stream 25mb HDV or DV. But for now that's not an option.

Trell Mitchell
April 8th, 2009, 09:49 AM
Thanks Andy!