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DV40 main features
• Using a DVD-RAM disk as a recording media, you can directly record or play back audio
data. For recording, the Verify Write recording method, with which data is always verified,
is applied, allowing the highly reliable recording.
• The most popular "UDF format" is used for the DVD-RAM disk format. Audio data recorded
to a DVD-RAM disk is stored as an "SDII" or "BWF" file in an appropriate directory ("sd2f"
for an SDII file, "bwff" for a BWF file). Therefore, two kinds of audio files can share a single
disk.
• The "TAPE mode" is available, in which audio data currently being recorded is never lost
even if the unit is accidentally shut down by the power failure, etc. A very useful mode for
live recording, etc.
• Three track modes are available; mono track, stereo (2 tracks), and multitrack (4 tracks).
• The supporting sampling frequencies are 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz
and 192 kHz. In addition, the 0.1 % pull-up/pull-down function is available.
Note: You cannot record audio data of 88.2 kHz/4-track mode, 96 kHz/4-track mode, 176.4
kHz and 192 kHz.
• Non-destructive editing (copy, paste, insert, cut and erase) for track data is possible.
• Two recording modes, "NEW FILE mode" and "INSERT mode", are available. In the "INSERT
mode", you can undo recording to go back to the desired take by selecting the date/time
when the take is executed (multiple undo function).
• Equipped with four XLR analog inputs (24 bit/192 kHz A/D) and four sets of XLR and 1/4-
inch phone analog outputs (24 bit/192 kHz AD).
• Equipped with two sets of digital inputs/outputs (AES/EBU).
• Equipped with the WORD IN and VIDEO IN connectors, allowing synchronization to a word
or video signal.
• Equipped with a 15-pin remote connector which conforms to the Sony 9-pin protocol,
allowing the unit to be controlled by an editor.
• The chase mode function allows chase-sync to external LTC.
• Built in a time code generator which supports "24H RUN", "REC RUN", "FREE RUN" and "EXT
RUN" modes.
• Supports all kinds of time code frame rates, including "23.97" for tele-cine conversion.
• The "List play" function allows continuous playback of multiple audio files in order of file
number or LTC start time.
• The comprehensive locate function allows you to locate to any of various edit points and
memory locate points.
• Precision analog scrub using a jog dial is possible.
• A PS/2 keyboard can be used for file name/label name editing.
• You can transfer an audio file on TCP/IP between the DV40 and a personal computer by
using the ETHER card as an FTP server.
• You can record a blank space or slate tone manually, or automatically by setting the
desired time range in the Setup menu.
• The file management on a VGA monitor, a waveform editing using a PS/2 keyboard,
playback of a DVD Audio disc, etc. are planned to be available by version-up or adding an
option in the future.
