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Chapter 1 Overview 3) The PDW-HD1500 supports recording of up to eight channels in MPEG HD422 format. Format compatibility with earlier models The unit is capable of recording in the MPEG-2 MP@HL 35/25 Mbps formats used by earlier XDCAM HD devices. These formats offer longer recording times than the MPEG-2 422P@HL 50 Mbps format. It is also capable of recording and playback in the MPEG IMX 50/40/30 Mbps and DVCAM 25 Mbps formats. 1) 1) The PDW-700 requires installation of the optional CBKZ-MD01 SD Record and Playback Software and a verification key. For details, contact a Sony service representative. Rich selection of interfaces • HDSDI and SDSDI output connectors: Allow free combination of HDSDI and SDSDI signals. Timecode and other text data can be superimposed on signals from one of the two interfaces. • Composite signal output connector • Selectable video input connectors: The unit is designed to support recording in every type of environment, including reporting by pool coverage teams. The optional CBK-HD01 HD/ SD SDI Input Board or CBK-SC02 Analog Composite Input Board can be installed to enable selection of HD SDI/SD SDI or composite signals. SD signals can be upconverted and recorded as HD signals. • Gen-lock input connector: Enables synchronized operation of multiple units, with synchronization possible to either VBS or HDY signals. • Audio input connectors: Supports AES/EBU signal input, in addition to microphone input, +48 V microphone input, and line input. • Timecode input and output connectors • Network connector and i.LINK connector: Enable transfer of MXF-format files. Material recorded in the field can be transferred to a computer for immediate cut editing with the supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software Version 2.7. • USB connector: Enables use of a Windows USB keyboard or mouse. You can also connect a USB flash drive to record proxy data or load planning metadata, or connect the optional CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi adapter to connect to a wireless LAN network. Features for improved performance under various shooting conditions Picture Cache function The unit can utilize its internal memory to continuously record the current video input, allowing recording to commence a certain time (2 to 30 seconds) in advance of the time when the recording button is pressed, and allowing discs to be exchanged seamlessly without interrupting the recording. [F800] Two optical filters The unit is equipped with separate CC filters and ND filters. Two filters can be used simultaneously. [700] Color temperature filters Color temperature filters are composed of electronic circuits, allowing smooth and instantaneous switching - an important advantage in ENG (Electronic News Gathering) - and linked operation with ND filters. Dedicated switches are provided to enable rapid switching between color temperature filters, and absolute color temperature settings can be recalled instantly without being effected by white balance settings. Noise suppression circuits New noise suppression circuits offer improved performance under difficult evening or nighttime shooting conditions. Slow shutter function A maximum of 16 frames can be accumulated using the slow shutter function. In low light levels this allows clear and noiseless video to be shot, and provides a fantasy video effect with ghost images. Time lapse function (interval recording) Using this function slow-moving subjects can be shot with the movement compressed in time. This is convenient for many applications, such as monitoring plant growth, or the progress of a construction site. Features 13

Section	Page
Table of Contents	5
Foreword	11
Before use	11
Marks for model-specific functions	11
Chapter 1 Overview	12
Features	12
Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls	15
Power supply	15
Accessory attachments	16
Operating and connectors section	17
HDVF-20A viewfinder (optional)	31
Status display on the viewfinder screen	32
Chapter 2 Preparations	38
Preparing a Power Supply	38
Using a battery pack	38
Using AC power	39
Attaching the Viewfinder	39
Attaching the HDVF-20A/C35W	39
Adjusting the viewfinder position	40
Moving the viewfinder shoe up	40
Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket	41
Detaching the eyepiece	42
Adjusting the viewfinder focus and screen	42
Setting the Area of Use	43
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock	44
Mounting the Lens	45
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length	46
Preparing the Audio Input System	47
Connecting a microphone to the MIC IN connector	47
Connecting microphones to the AUDIO IN connectors	48
Attaching a UHF portable tuner (for a UHF wireless microphone system)	49
Connecting line input audio equipment	51
Tripod Mounting	52
Connecting a Video Light	53
Using the Shoulder Strap	53
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position	54
Connecting the Remote Control Unit	55
Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for Shooting	58
Setting the Recording Format	58
Setting the system frequency	58
Setting the video recording format	59
Mixed recording of clips in different formats on the same disc	59
Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance	60
Adjusting the black balance	60
Adjusting the white balance	61
Setting the Electronic Shutter	66
Shutter modes	66
Selecting the shutter mode and shutter speed	67
Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment	70
Adjusting the Audio Level	72
Manually adjusting the audio levels of the audio inputs from the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors	72
Manually adjusting the audio level of the MIC IN connector	73
Recording audio on channels 3 and 4	73
Setting the Time Data	75
Setting the timecode	75
Setting the user bits	75
Synchronizing the timecode	76
Chapter 4 Shooting	79
Handling Discs	79
Discs used for recording and playback	79
Notes on handling	79
Write-protecting discs	79
Loading and unloading a disc	80
Formatting a disc	81
Handling of discs when recording does not end normally (salvage function)	81
Basic Procedure for Shooting	83
Playing back the recorded clip	85
Deleting the recorded clip	86
Using the Freeze Mix function	87
Using the Focus Assist function	87
Advanced Operations for Shooting	88
Recording essence marks	88
Setting clip flags with switches	89
Setting the thumbnail image at recording time	89
Starting a shoot with a few seconds of pre-stored picture data (Picture Cache function)	89
Time-lapse video (Interval Rec function)	91
Shooting with Slow & Quick Motion	95
Exchanging discs while recording (Disc Exchange Cache function)	96
Recording with the Clip Continuous Rec function	97
Retaking the most recent clip	97
Assigning user-defined clip titles automatically	98
Assigning user-defined names to clips and clip lists	101
Using planning metadata	102
Recording video from external devices	105
Using the Live Logging function	106
Recording proxy data	107
Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens	111
Overview	111
Switching between GUI screens	111
Information and controls in thumbnail screens	113
Displaying menus	116
GUI screen operations	120
Thumbnail Operations	121
Selecting thumbnails	121
Searching with thumbnails	121
Playing the scene you have found	124
Selecting clips by type (Filter Clips function)	124
Selecting the information displayed on thumbnails	126
Changing clip index pictures	126
Checking clip properties	127
Setting clip flags	130
Locking (write-protecting) clips	130
Deleting clips	131
Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)	132
What is scene selection?	132
Creating and editing clip lists	133
Managing clip lists	138
Disc Operations	139
Checking disc properties	139
Using planning metadata	140
Checking user-defined essence marks	141
Formatting discs	142
Displaying disc and clip properties in a web browser	142
Transferring clips (Direct FTP function)	146
Preparations for clip transfers	147
Uploading clips	147
Downloading clips	151
Copying clips directly between XDCAM devices	151
Shortcut List	153
Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings	154
Menu Organization	154
TOP menu and top-level menus	155
Menu List	157
OPERATION menu	157
PAINT menu	171
MAINTENANCE menu	180
FILE menu	199
DIAGNOSIS menu	203
Menu Operations	205
Displaying menus	205
Basic menu operations	205
Using the USER menu (example menu operation)	208
Editing the USER menu	209
Resetting USER menu settings to the standard settings	213
Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor	213
Selecting the display items	213
Change confirmation/adjustment progress messages	214
Setting the marker display	215
Setting the viewfinder	216
Recording shot data superimposed on the color bars	217
Setting the shot ID	217
Displaying the status confirmation screens	218
Adjustments and Settings from Menus	220
Setting gain values for the GAIN selector positions	220
Selecting the output signals	220
Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches	221
Setting power saving functions	224
Setting up a wireless LAN	224
Setting the color temperature manually	227
Specifying an offset for the auto white balance setting	227
Selecting the lens file	228
Setting the UMID data	228
Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting Data	230
Handling the “Memory Stick”	230
Saving and Recalling User Files	231
Saving user menu data to the “Memory Stick”	231
Loading saved data from a “Memory Stick”	233
Returning the user file settings to the standard settings	234
Saving and Loading Scene Files	234
Saving a scene file	234
Loading scene files	236
Returning the scene file settings to the standard settings	237
Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a “Memory Stick”	237
Chapter 8 File Operations	239
Overview	239
Directory structure	239
File operation restrictions	240
File Operations in File Access Mode (for Windows)	245
Making FAM connections	245
Operating on files	246
Exiting file operations	246
File Operations in File Access Mode (for Macintosh)	247
Making FAM connections	247
Operating on files	248
Exiting file operations	248
FTP File Operations	249
Making FTP connections	249
Command list	250
Recording Continuous Timecode with FAM and FTP Connections	255
Chapter 9 Maintenance	256
Testing the Camcorder before Shooting	256
Preparations for testing	256
Testing the camera	256
Testing the VDR	258
Maintenance	260
Cleaning the viewfinder	260
Note about the battery terminal	261
Operation Warnings	262
Appendix	270
Important Notes on Operation	270
Specifications	272
General	272
Video camera section	272
Optical disc drive section	273
Supplied accessories	274
Recommended additional equipment	274
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories	276
Using PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software	277
List of Supported USB Keyboards	278
Recommended USB Flash Drives (As of June 2009)	281
Trademarks and Licenses	281
MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License	281
MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License	281
About IJG (Independent JPEG Group)	282
Character display software “iType”	282
About libupnp	282
About OpenSSL	282
About a “Memory Stick”	286

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Features

Chapter 1

Overview

3) The PDW-HD1500 supports recording of up to eight

channels in MPEG HD422 format.

Format compatibility with earlier models

The unit is capable of recording in the MPEG-2

MP@HL 35/25 Mbps formats used by earlier

XDCAM HD devices. These formats offer longer

recording times than the MPEG-2 422P@HL 50

Mbps format.

It is also capable of recording and playback in the

MPEG IMX 50/40/30 Mbps and DVCAM 25

Mbps formats.

1) The PDW-700 requires installation of the optional

CBKZ-MD01 SD Record and Playback Software and

a verification key.

For details, contact a Sony service

representative.

Rich selection of interfaces

•

HDSDI and SDSDI output connectors: Allow

free combination of HDSDI and SDSDI signals.

Timecode and other text data can be

superimposed on signals from one of the two

interfaces.

•

Composite signal output connector

•

Selectable video input connectors: The unit is

designed to support recording in every type of

environment, including reporting by pool

coverage teams. The optional CBK-HD01 HD/

SD SDI Input Board or CBK-SC02 Analog

Composite Input Board can be installed to

enable selection of HD SDI/SD SDI or

composite signals. SD signals can be

upconverted and recorded as HD signals.

•

Gen-lock input connector: Enables

synchronized operation of multiple units, with

synchronization possible to either VBS or HD-

Y signals.

•

Audio input connectors: Supports AES/EBU

signal input, in addition to microphone input,

+48 V microphone input, and line input.

•

Timecode input and output connectors

•

Network connector and i.LINK connector:

Enable transfer of MXF-format files. Material

recorded in the field can be transferred to a

computer for immediate cut editing with the

supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software

Version 2.7.

•

USB connector: Enables use of a Windows

USB keyboard or mouse. You can also connect

a USB flash drive to record proxy data or load

planning metadata, or connect the optional

CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi adapter to connect to a

wireless LAN network.

Features for improved performance

under various shooting conditions

Picture Cache function

The unit can utilize its internal memory to

continuously record the current video input,

allowing recording to commence a certain time (2

to 30 seconds) in advance of the time when the

recording button is pressed, and allowing discs to

be exchanged seamlessly without interrupting the

recording.

[F800]

Two optical filters

The unit is equipped with separate CC filters and

ND filters. Two filters can be used

simultaneously.

[700]

Color temperature filters

Color temperature filters are composed of

electronic circuits, allowing smooth and

instantaneous switching – an important advantage

in ENG (Electronic News Gathering) – and linked

operation with ND filters. Dedicated switches are

provided to enable rapid switching between color

temperature filters, and absolute color

temperature settings can be recalled instantly

without being effected by white balance settings.

Noise suppression circuits

New noise suppression circuits offer improved

performance under difficult evening or nighttime

shooting conditions.

Slow shutter function

A maximum of 16 frames can be accumulated

using the slow shutter function. In low light levels

this allows clear and noiseless video to be shot,

and provides a fantasy video effect with ghost

images.

Time lapse function (interval recording)

Using this function slow-moving subjects can be

shot with the movement compressed in time. This

is convenient for many applications, such as

monitoring plant growth, or the progress of a

construction site.