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PROFESSIONAL DISC RECORDER PDW-HD1500 OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 2) - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 2
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. • Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 3
of the ventilation and service operation. • Do not block limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 4
, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. For kundene i Norge Dette utstyret kan - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 5
35 Synchronization Reference Signals 36 Setting System Frequency 37 Setting Timecode 37 Superimposed Text Information 39 Basic Operations of the Function Menu 42 Function menu operations 42 Function menu settings 42 Handling Discs 46 Discs used for recording and playback 46 Notes on - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 6
function 50 Handling of discs when recording does not end normally (salvage functions 51 Playback 52 Playback operation 53 Playback operations using thumbnails 55 Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens Overview 56 Switching between GUI screens 56 Information and controls in thumbnail screens 57 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 7
With FAM and FTP Connections 98 Chapter 7 Menus Menu System Configuration 99 Setup Menu 99 Items in the basic menu 100 Basic menu operations 104 Items in the extended menu 107 Extended menu operations 118 Maintenance Menu 120 Items in the maintenance menu 120 Maintenance menu operations - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 8
Operation 128 Condensation 128 About the LCD panel 128 Periodic Maintenance 129 Digital hours meter 129 Troubleshooting 131 Alarms 131 Error messages of HKDV-900 and Setup Menu of This Unit 147 List of Supported USB Keyboards 148 Trademarks and Licenses 151 MPEG-4 visual patent portfolio - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 9
quality. 1) MPEG HD422 is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Long recording times PDW-HD1500 supports dual-layer Professional Discs (50 GB). When supports the MPEG HD codec.2) It can record HD 4:2:0 digital component files at both 1080i (35/25/18 Mbps3)) and 720P (35/25 Mbps), allowing HD operation - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 10
can be made to camcorders with remote HDSDI support (PDW-700 XDCAM HD422 camcorder, HDW-730/730S/750/790/F900R HDCAM 1) camcorders) to enable recording synchronized to REC and STOP operations on the camcorder. 1) HDCAM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Recording of proxy AV data Proxy AV - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 11
a variety of interfaces This unit supports the following interfaces. • HDSDI video, 8-channel audio input and output • SDSDI video, 8-channel audio input and output (the SD/HDSDI INPUT connector doubles as an SDSDI input connector) • SD composite output • AES/EBU digital audio 4-channel input and - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 12
PDW-1500 RM-280 editing controller BVE-700 Microphone VIDEO CONTROL REMOTE REMOTE (9P) REMOTE (9P) ANALOG AUDIO INPUT PHONES DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT/IN HDSDI INPUT SDSDI OUTPUT EJECT Sony OUTPUT SD video monitor AUDIO MONITOR HD video monitor Audio monitor PDW-F75 a) If an HKDV-900 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 13
coded according to function. White: Function when the button or knob is operated independently. Orange: Function when the button is operated between the operating state and standby state. b ACCESS indicator This lights when the disc is accessed and when a file is opened by a FAM or FTP connection - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 14
disc. c Remote control switch Different positions of the switch allow different operations as follows. NET: Enables access to the network. The indicator how to make extended menu settings. d KEY INHI switch This turns key operation inhibit mode on or off. Use setup menu item 118 KEY INHIBIT SWITCH - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 15
on the supplied XDCAM Application Software CD operation" on page 53. a SHTL/JOG button Press this button, turning it on, to perform shuttle playback with the shuttle dial or jog playback with the jog dial. When pressed during recording, stops recording and selects shuttle/jog mode. If you do not want - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 16
changes the setting of the corresponding item in the menu. For convenience, this manual refers to these buttons as buttons F1 to F6, in order from the in clip list order (see page 73). Jog and shuttle operations are supported during clip list playback. To return to playback in recording order - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 17
during recording, stops recording and enters stop mode. If you do not want to stop recording when this button is pressed, set extended menu item . This button is also used together with other buttons for the following operations. Forward direction high-speed search: Hold down the PLAY button, and - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 18
of the recorded part of the disc does not match the system frequency settings of the unit. Display window Basic operation display 1 Audio input display/ Audio level meters 2 Function menu 3 Clip information 4 Recording format 6 Disc information 7 System information 8 Format conversion 5 Time - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 19
item is assigned using maintenance menu item M38: F-KEY CONFIG For details, see page 42 "Basic Operations of the Function Menu" in Chapter 3. c Clip information Displays clip information. All remaining clips or clip list playback time Total number of clips recorded on disc PDW-HD1500 001/001 000 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 20
UBG Type of time data Timecode Elapsed recording/playback time User bits VITC VIUB Timecode generator value User bits generator value A Disc loaded indication/usable format: HD420SP/HD420LP a) a) HD420LP supports playback only. When the separately sold PDBK-S1500 option is installed 20 Front - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 21
IMX: MPEG IMX 50Mbps/40Mbps/ 30Mbps DVCAM: DVCAM a) HD420LP supports playback only. B System frequency: Displays the system frequency of the reference signal. INPUT: Input video HD REF: HD-format reference signal SD REF: SD-format reference signal Note The HD REF or SD REF display flashes when - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 22
exchange cache function. D Low battery warning: Appears and flashes during operation with a battery pack when the battery power is almost exhausted. E unit. The current down-converter (DC) mode appears when HD video is being input and when an HD disc is being played. The current up-converter (UC) - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 23
this unit from a controller or VTR supporting the RS-422A Sony 9-pin VTR protocol, connect the device to this PDW-HD1500 units, connect a cable between these connectors on the player unit and the SD/HDSDI INPUT connector on the recorder unit. You can superimpose timecodes, menu settings, error - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 24
error messages on the output of the 2 (SUPER) connector when CHAR SEL on the HOME page of the function menu is set to ON. See "Basic Operations to this port. Follow the instructions for this port. k MAINTENANCE connectors These are the USB connectors for maintenance. Connect a Windows USB keyboard - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 25
DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT (digital audio output) 1/2, 3/4 connectors (BNC type) These output AES/EBU format digital as non-audio signals, set the maintenance menu item M37: AUDIO CONFIG >M372: CODE OUT connector (BNC type) This outputs the following timecode, depending on the operating - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 26
or a battery pack. For safety, use only the Sony battery packs listed below. Lithium-ion battery pack: BP- special battery charger. Refer to the operating instructions for your battery charger for more attaching the BKP-L551, refer to the installation manual for the BKP-L551. 1 Attach the BKP- - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 27
Chapter 3 Preparations BP-GL95 3 Slide the BP-GL95 as shown below so that the connectors on the BP-GL95 and the BKP-L551 are connected. Initial Setup This unit is shipped with the area of use, system frequency, recording format, and current date and time still unset. Therefore, you need to make - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 28
to increment or decrement the value of the flashing digit. When you have finished making settings, press the and the message "NOW SAVING..." appears. 5 If you want to save the settings made up to this point, press factory default when you execute the maintenance menu item M49: RESET ALL SETUP. - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 29
Front Panel Tilt Mechanism The front panel of this unit has a tilt mechanism that allows you to pull the front panel out and adjust it to a convenient angle. To change the angle of the front panel To change the angle to position 2 from position 1, pull the front panel out to position 2. To change - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 30
devices, please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative. Settings on this unit Remote control switch: NET (see page 14) Setup menu item 257 NETWORK ENABLE: net Connecting three PDW-HD1500 units to a laptop computer via a LAN PDW-HD1500 Laptop computer Connections for using PDZ - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 31
PDW-HD1500 (this unit) Laptop computer Use of a shielded cable is recommended. To S400 connector i.LINK cable (not supplied) Connections for cut editing The following figure shows a cut editing system comprising this unit as a player. When making the connections, also refer to the manuals - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 32
) POWER AC IN REMOTE DC IN 12V= 2: 9-pin remote control cable (not supplied) PDW-HD1500 (this unit, player) ANALOG AUDIO INPUT 1 2 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 1 2 AUDIO MONITOR R L REF.VIDEO INPUT 1 DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) SD/HDSDI INPUT IN 1/2 3/4 1 HDSDI OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) OUT 1/2 S400 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 33
) POWER AC IN REMOTE DC IN 12V= 2: 9-pin remote control cable (not supplied) PDW-HD1500 (this unit, player) ANALOG AUDIO INPUT 1 2 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 1 2 AUDIO MONITOR R L REF.VIDEO INPUT 1 DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) SD/HDSDI INPUT IN 1/2 3/4 1 HDSDI OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) OUT 1/2 S400 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 34
are transferred via the REMOTE(9P) connector. HD video monitor To HDSDI input connector 1 HDSDI OUTPUT2 (SUPER) PDW-HD1500 (this unit, player) POWER AC IN REMOTE DC IN 12V= ANALOG AUDIO INPUT 1 2 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 1 2 AUDIO MONITOR R L DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) SD/HDSDI INPUT IN - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 35
-M2000/M2000P settings, refer to the HDW-M2000/M2000P Operation Manual. Connections for pool coverage The following figure shows an example of connections for pool coverage, with the PDW-700 Professional Disc Camcorder connected. PDW-700 PDW-HD1500 (this unit) To SDI OUT 1 connector To SD/HDSDI - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 36
No No No external synchronization is made a) Same as when V INPUT on page P1 VIDEO of the function menu is set to "SG". b) FAM and FTP connections always synchronize to the internal synchronization reference signal, regardless of the setting of OUT REF. Chapter 3 Preparations 36 Synchronization - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 37
Preset mode: This directly records the input of an external timecode generator. As the external input, the timecode input to any of the TIME CODE IN connector can be selected. To record timecode after setting an initial value (Internal Preset) Proceed as follows with the function menu. For setting - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 38
ID codes in user bits. 3 Press the T or t function button (F1 or F2) to select a digit to be set. The selected digit starts to that point are canceled, and the setting operation is terminated. Setting the timecode to the current time the playback timecode of external VTRs, or to record while - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 39
timecode input to the TIME CODE IN connector Connect the timecode output of an external device to the TIME CODE IN connector, and make TCR 0 0 : 0 4 . 4 7 . 0 7 * PLAY L OC K 5 Operation mode 6 Playback condition mark/Disc exchange cache mark Note The display shown above corresponds to the - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 40
data or user bits data PREROLL Operation problem with the playback condition. This unit and the disc can be used just as they are. This corresponds to the "green" channel condition indicator of a VTR. Yellow condition The playback condition has deteriorated to some degree. There are no read errors - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 41
used in optical heads can worsen with age, leading to deteriorating playback conditions. For details, see "Digital hours meter" (page 129) about this setting. Refer to the Maintenance Manual for an approximate guide to when it is time to replace optical heads. To prevent playback conditions from - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 42
6 beginning at the top) used in function menu operations. Function buttons (1 to 6) Function menu button again Keep pressing the button until the value you want appears. To set the value of the appears.) 1) If a menu item is assigned using maintenance menu item M38: F-KEY CONFIG To display a - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 43
a screen where you can set timecode user bits a) (see page 38). (Unassigned HD/SD output black setup level or black level. PRESET: Set the level to the preset value, regardless of the manual setting. Manual /EBU2: Signal input to the DIGITAL AUDIO(AES/EBU) IN 1/2 connectors Operations of the Function Menu - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 44
signal ANALOG2: Analog 2 audio signal AES/EBU4: Signal input to the DIGITAL AUDIO(AES/EBU) IN 3/4 connectors P4 AUDIO page Item F1: A5 VOL setting, the following settings are also required, in the same way as for volume operations for channels 1 to 4. - Set the VARIABLE switch of the front panel - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 45
to external timecode input to the TIME CODE IN connector. SDI: Synchronize to timecode Makes fine adjustment to the sync phase of HD output signals. While the setting value is flashing the display during convert operations. OFF: Do not display. ON: Display. Displays an error log screen. Sets a - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 46
FAM connection. The connection can be cut off while it is maintained or remade while it is disabled. ENABLE: Enable a connection. DISABLE: Disable a connection. Notes • PC REMOTE under maintenance Sony XDCAM devices with the DL mark (see the following illustration). They cannot be used by XDCAM - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 47
up. The disc is drawn in. When the EJECT button is pressed during recording, recording stops and the disc is ejected. If you do not want to eject the disc and stop recording when the EJECT button is pressed during recording, set extended menu item 145 47 Handling Discs - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 48
"Menus" in Chapter 7 for more information about setup menu operations. SD up convert function You can input SD signals to the SD/HDSDI INPUT connector and record them as HD signals. User data recording You can record user data (files other than XDCAM AV files) on Professional Discs as PC data via - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 49
with maintenance menu item M37: AUDIO CONFIG. See page 123 for more information about how to make maintenance menu settings. Manually adjusting the ). You can also use shot mark positions as edit points during scene selection operations (see page 72). You can also set shot marks during playback. See - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 50
This section explains the settings required for recording in HDSDI remote control mode, and how the unit operates in this mode. Note The unit (camcorder) that controls this unit must also support HDSDI remote output. Settings Set setup menu item 214 REMOTE INTERFACE to "SDI", and set the remote - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 51
manually code for XDCAM devices that can salvage the disc. Refer to the following table and use one of the indicated devices to salvage the disc. Code (XXXX) 0002 0200 0300 a) Model PDW-1500/530/510/R1 PDW-F70/F350/F330 PDW-F75/F355/F335 PDW-HD1500 42). • This operation cannot be cancelled once - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 52
it is designed to offer the most convenient features of tape playback by VTRs. One of these is the playback start position, which works in the same allows playback to start at that position whenever it is loaded into any XDCAM player. Note This function is not available when the Write Inhibit tab of - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 53
you can output HD while playing discs recorded as SD. HD down convert function You can always output SD while playing discs recorded as HD. To specify the frame. The setting range is 0 seconds to 10 seconds. Playback operation This section describes the following types of playback: Normal playback: - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 54
Shot Mark2, hold down the V/ MARK1 or v/MARK2 button and press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob. Use the PDZ-1Proxy Browsing Software on the supplied XDCAM Application Software CD-ROM to delete and modify essence marks. See page 143 for an overview of the PDZ-1 software and information about how to - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 55
, and locking and deleting clip. This allows you to check the actual video as you work. See "Thumbnail Operations" (page 64) for more information about thumbnail operations, and "Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)" (page 72) for more information about the scene selection function. 55 Playback - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 56
in GUI Screens Operations in GUI Screens 5 Chapter Overview You can perform scene searches, play the searched scenes, and select scenes (edit clip list) in Graphical User Interface (GUI) screens. The GUI screens are your gateways to discs and the data saved on discs. Switching between - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 57
Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens Clip playback screen a) TCR 00 : 23 : 00 . 26 JOG STILL 001/036 THUMBNAIL 1 SUB CLIP 2 DISC MENU Unlit Unlit 22 1 1 Clip thumbnail - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 58
Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens a Clip name Displays the name of the selected clip. of thumbnails, you can save time by using the Skip Scroll function to jump directly to the thumbnail you want (see page 64). e Clip date and time Displays the date and time when the selected clip was shot - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 59
Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens When the unit's area of use (UC/J MODEL SELECT) (see page 27) is set to "UC", clip names can be displayed in - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 60
Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens 1 2 3 45 Chapter of Clip 001/024 001/003 TC 00:23:00:25 TC 00:23:02:00 TC 00:23:04: - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 61
Clip List Save Clip List as... Delete Clip List Clear Clip List Load Planning Metadata/Select Drive Planning Metadata Properties Clear Planning Metadata Operation/Setting Load clip list into this unit's memory. Save a clip list on the disc under its current name, overwriting the old contents. Save - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 62
or Delete All Clips Disc Properties Format Disc Settings Operation/Setting Sub-Item Lock All Clips Lock all clips. Unlock All Clips Unlock all clips. Delete All Clips Delete all clips. Display the properties of the currently loaded disc. Or edit the user disc ID, title, and title 2. Format - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 63
Properties Clear Planning Metadata Lock or Delete All Clips GUI screen operations 1 23 EJECT ACCESS CH-1 CH-3 PUSH SET(S.SEL) MARK1 . To select items Do one of the following to select thumbnails, menu items, timecode digits, and other items. • Turn the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob. • Turn the jog or - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 64
delete clips. The thumbnails provide visual confirmation of these and other operations. 4 Press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob at the new position To select multiple thumbnails Move the selection frame to the first thumbnail that you want to select. Then, with the SHIFT button held down, turn the PUSH - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 65
to view expanded thumbnails at equal intervals. See page 63 for more information about thumbnail screen operations. 1 In the clip thumbnail screen, select the thumbnail of the clip that contains the scene you want to find. 2 Press the EXPAND button. The selected clip is divided into 12 blocks, and - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 66
Rec Start Cut Others To search for a thumbnail position and cue it up See page 63 for more information about GUI screen operations. 1 Select the thumbnail that you want to cue up. Clip:C0010 010/041 OK TC 00:23:00:25 TC 00:23:40:07 TC 00:24:45:11 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 67
display. Thumbnail Menu Clip Information Return to Upper Menu Date Time Code Duration Sequence Number Note You can only change index pictures from information about thumbnail screen operations. 1 In the clip thumbnail screen, select the thumbnail of the clip whose index picture you want to change. 2 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 68
Modified 20 MAY 2006 15:02±00:00 Rec Device PDW-700(SN-10001) Horizontal Scroll Clip No.: Clip number/ keyboards illustrated in "List of Supported USB Keyboards" (page 148). GUI screen operations. 1 In the Clip Properties screen, turn the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob to select the item you want to edit - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 69
Operations ) [Poland] • Russian [Russia] • Spanish [Spain] See "List of Supported USB Keyboards" (page 148) for the characters that can be input in each connect a Windows USB keyboard or a Windows USB mouse 1) to the MAINTENANCE connector (see page 24), and use them together with the software - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 70
to find and select the clips that they need. See page 63 for more information about thumbnail screen operations. 1 In the clip thumbnail screen, select the thumbnail of the clip where you want to set a flag. 2 Display the Thumbnail Menu. 3 Select Set Clip Flag. The clip flag setting screen appears - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 71
at the same time as the deletion target clip. See page 63 for more information about thumbnail screen operations. 1 In the clip thumbnail screen, select the thumbnail of the clip that you want to delete. 2 Display the Thumbnail Menu. 3 Select Delete Clip. A window appears asking you to confirm the - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 72
In step 1, you can also perform a shortcut operation by pressing the RESET/RETURN button with the SHIFT A message appears asking you to confirm that you want to delete all clips. 3 Select OK to execute the clip numbers. For more information, "Assigning user-defined clip titles" (page 86). Clip lists - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 73
command to add the clips you want to use to a clip list. You can add up to 300 sub clips to one clip list. This operation can be carried out in the duration of the clip list. Set the start timecode: Use the Set Start Time Code command to set the timecode at the start of a clip list. 3 Play - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 74
added as sub clips in the chapter thumbnail screen. See page 63 for more information about thumbnail screen operations. 1 In the clip thumbnail screen, select the clip that you want to add as a sub clip (multiple selections possible). 2 Display the Thumbnail Menu. 3 Select Add Sub Clips, and then - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 75
(see page 77). To reorder sub clips See page 63 for more information about thumbnail screen operations. 1 In the clip list thumbnail screen, select the thumbnails of the sub clips that you want to move (multiple selections possible). 2 Display the Thumbnail Menu. 3 Select Move Sub Clips, and then - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 76
you to play and search all clips on the disc. To display a list of In and Out point operations that you can perform Press the MENU button. 4 When you find the point that you want to make the start point, select "IN" and then press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob. The timecode - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 77
Code screen appears. Set Start Time Code TC 2 2 : 3 4 . 5 6 : 1 7 H MIN SEC FRM Preset TC 00:00:00:00 OK Cancel 3 Press the B/IN or b/OUT button to select the digit that you want See page 63 for more information about thumbnail screen operations. 1 In the clip list thumbnail screen, display - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 78
/standby button before saving a new or edited clip list, a message appears asking if you want to discard your changes and continue. Follow the instructions in the message to continue or cancel the operation. Managing clip lists To load clip lists The following procedure loads a clip list stored on - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 79
disc properties See page 63 for more information about GUI screen operations. 1 Display the Disc Menu. 2 Select Disc Properties, and then press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob. The Disc Properties screen appears. Disc Properties OK User Disc ID 12345 Title One of the memories of sum... Title2 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 80
screen appears. 5 Check the information that appears, and press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob. To sort planning metadata You can sort planning metadata by operating in the same way as in "To sort clip lists" (page 79)). However, in step 3, select Sort Planning Metadata by.... The planning metadata will - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 81
planning metadata See page 63 for more information about GUI screen operations. 1 Display the Disc Menu. 2 Select Clear Planning Metadata, and then press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob. A message appears asking if you are sure that you want to clear the plannning metadata. 3 Select OK, and then press the - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 82
/ RETURN". Note The same shortcut may access different functions, depending on the screen that is active when it is executed. Function Operation Clip List Thumbnail (display the clip list thumbnail screen) SUB CLIP Expand Thumbnail (display expand thumbnail screen) EXPAND Chapter Thumbnail - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 83
Overview A remote computer can be connected to this unit and used to operate on recorded data which has been saved in data files, such as video and audio data files. There are two ways to connect a remote computer. • FAM connection Connect the (i.LINK) S400 connector on this unit to the i.LINK - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 84
data to a part of the file only. Note Operations other than Read and Partial read are possible only when DISCMETA.XML Contains conversion tables for Yes assigning user-defined names to clips and clip lists. Contains XDCAM Notes • Directories cannot be created in the root directory. 84 Overview - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 85
C*M02.KLV a) Other files Content Operations Clip file created by recording (MXF file User metadata file. This type of file is Yes generated automatically during recording via an FTP or FAM HD and number of audio channels) of the recorded sections of the disc, and which can be overwritten by XDCAM - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 86
directory File name Any file Content Operations Read/Partial read Write/Partial write Rename U+007F - Symbols 1) The following character codes cannot be used by FAM connections. U+010000, U+020000, U+030000 maintenance menu item M33: FILE I/F CONFIG > PROAV DISPLAY to "ENABLE". Assigning user - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 87
characters are alphanumeric characters, symbols and the space character. NUMERIC: A five-digit number (00001 to 99999) to serve as the initial value of the whose title you want to check. The title of the selected clip appears at the upper left of the screen. See "Thumbnail Operations" (page 64 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 88
XDCAM devices. Clips: C0001.MXF to C9999.MXF Clip lists: E0001E01.SMI to E0099E01.SMI This unit can handle clips and clip lists with user are used as user-defined clip names on this unit. Therefore, the available characters are limited to those supported by the title function Operations 88 Overview - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 89
section). To install the FAM driver Insert the supplied CD-ROM (XDCAM Application Software) into the CD-ROM drive of your computer, navigate to the FAM Driver directory, and run the installer in the directory for your operating system, then follow the installation instructions. For details, refer to - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 90
you make your first FAM connection The Found New Sony XDCAM PDW-HD1500 IEEE 1394 SBP2 Device" is deleted from the "Hardware devices" list. • Windows Vista: A message appears to inform you that you can now safely remove the device from your computer. This unit can now resume normal operations - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 91
computer (see the next item). To install the FAM driver Insert the supplied CD-ROM (XDCAM Application Software) into the CD-ROM drive of your computer, and execute the dmg file in FAM Driver >Mac >FAM Driver, then follow the installation instructions. For details, refer to the ReadMe file contained - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 92
Always eject discs from the computer. • Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable during a FAM connection. Doing so may result in unstable operation. Always eject any loaded disc before disconnecting the i.LINK cable. Operating on files Proceed as follows. 1 Start the Finder. Check to be sure that a drive - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 93
the user name is verified, you are prompted to enter a password. 5 Enter the password and press the Enter key. The password is set to "pdw-hd1500" when the unit is shipped from the factory. The login is complete when the password is verified. See page 94 for the FTP protocol commands supported by - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 94
to begin the login process. Command syntax: USER Input example: USER admin PASS After sending the USER command, send this command to complete the login process. Command syntax: PASS Input example: PASS pdw-hd1500 QUIT Terminates the FTP connection. If - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 95
code> can be any of the following. However, for XDCAM, the mode is always "S", regardless of the modecode specification. • S: Stream M01.XML file (metadata) -C*M02.KLV file (user metadata) -C*S01.MXF file (proxy AV data command.) For details, see "File operation restrictions" (page 84). Command syntax - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 96
and file type, deletion may not be possible. For details, see "File operation restrictions" (page 84). Command syntax: DELE < unit. Command syntax: SYST HELP Displays a list of the commands supported by this unit, or an explanation of the specified command. Command syntax: - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 97
Extended commands The following table shows the extended FTP commands supported by this unit. Note In the Command syntax, For XDCAM, sent in a format like "200 MXF DISK 1" ("200" is a response code). Command syntax: SITE FUNC - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 98
timecode cannot be recorded if PRST/RGN on page P5 TC of the function menu is set to "VITC". See "Extended menu operations" (page 118) for more information. FAM connection Write clip files to the unit from the computer or other device that is connected to this unit. FTP connection Use the - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 99
Maintenance Menu" (page 120). Function menu For details, see "Basic Operations of the Function Menu" (page 42). Disc Menu For details, see "Disc Operations unit has been powered on, and other information collected by the digital hours meter page 129 Settings relating to the preroll time, - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 100
Settings relating to the remote control interface Settings relating to editing operations Settings relating to preroll Refer to page 107 page 108 page the basic menu The basic menu items (excluding the items related to the digital hours meter) are listed in the following table. • Item names are the - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 101
data & status): Time data and the units status. T&UB (time data & UB): Time data and user bits data. (When UB (user bits data) is selected with CNTR SEL on the HOME page of the function menu, the user bits data and time data arranged in that order are displayed.) T&CNT (time data & CNT - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 102
item by selecting the required type while viewing the monitor. 028 HD CHARACTER Specify whether to superimpose text information on the video signal whether to enable changing UMID ownership information settings (COUNTRY, ORGANIZATION and USER). off: Do not enable. on: Enable. See "Using UMID - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 103
a) DVCAM: DVCAM a) Sets the voltage to shut down the unit in the battery operation. The battery near end indicator flashes at +0.7 V of the set voltage. 10.5V (00001 to 99999, five-digit number). 00001 Specify whether to allow use of clip and clip list files with user-defined names. See "Alarms - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 104
and press the DISPLAY button. The video monitor display is switched the basic operation display, and the number and setting of the currently selected menu item appear buttons Functions MENU button • Displays and hides the setup and user interface menus. • Returns to the menu from a setting screen - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 105
on the video monitor display, and "Saving..." appears in the time data display area, while the new settings are saved in memory. When the saving operation is completed, the video monitor display and the time data display area return to their normal indications. Notes • If you power off the unit - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 106
the unit. To abandon the resetting operation Instead of pressing the SAVE function maintenance menu item M41: CUSTOMIZE to "ENABLE". See page 123 for information about how to use the maintenance so that the "*" mark appears next to the item you want to hide or display in the setup menu. You can - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 107
on the HOME page of the function menu is set to "EE", select the operation modes in which input video and audio signals are automatically handled in E-E mode. not control. 118 KEY INHIBIT SWITCH EFFECTIVE Select which buttons can be operated when the KEY INHI switch is set to AREA "ON". The - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 108
PARA RUN 212 VIDEO REMOTE CONTROL SELECT a) Settings Select whether to use synchronized operation for two or more VTRs. dis (disable): No synchronized operationena ena (enable): Use synchronized operation Note To use synchronized operation for two or more VTRs, set item 201 to ena on all of the - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 109
the connection method for the (i.LINK) S400 connector. FAM (FAM (PC REMOTE)): FAM connection TS: TS connection Select the remote control switch the 300s, relating to editing operations Item number Item name 301 VAR SPEED RANGE FOR SYNCHRONIZATION 320 DIGITAL AUDIO PB PROCESS ON EDIT POINT - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 110
user bits are regenerated. TC: Only the timecode is regenerated. UB: Only the user bits are regenerated. 607 U-BIT BINARY GROUP FLAG Select the user mode for output from the TIME CODE OUT connector in E-E mode. thru (through): Output the timecode input to the TIME CODE IN connector as it is. - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 111
UMID OUTPUT Settings Select whether to suppress the output from the TIME CODE OUT connector in jog/shuttle mode. on: Suppress. off: Do ), 17 H (17 line), 18 H (18 line) (50i/50P/ 25P mode) 653 UMID HD VANC LINE See "Using UMID Data" (page 144) for more information about UMID. Specify the HDSDI - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 112
metadata, and UMID Item number Item name 668 USER META DATA OUTPUT IN MXF Settings Select whether to output user metadata to MXF files. off: Do not EE SELECT is "off"). The "Y-add" function is a circuit operation to interpolate the video signal vertically during jog or variable speed playback - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 113
the internal test signal generator. When V INPUT on the P1 VIDEO page of the function menu is set to "SG", the internal test signal generator operates to output the selected test signal. This signal can also be recorded. CB75 (75% Color Bars): 75% color bar signal CB100 (100% Color Bars): 100 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 114
blanking width of the output analog video signal. narow (narrow): Digital blanking (narrow) wide: Analog blanking (wide) When "wide" Add. 740 MASTER LEVEL (HD) 741 Y LEVEL (HD) 742 PB LEVEL (HD) 743 PR LEVEL (HD) 745 SETUP LEVEL (HD) 746 SYNC PHASE (HD) 747 FINE (HD) Notes • To add - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 115
(see page 43). 815 AUDIO SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER Select the mode of operation of the sampling rate converter for AES/ EBU input to channels 1 to 4. off: Do not operate. on: Operate. 823 NON-AUDIO FLAG PB Control non-audio flags in digital audio output. Sub-item 1 CH1/CH2 2 CH3/CH4 3 CH5/CH6 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 116
use in manual adjustment of audio input levels. off: The limiter does not operate. -6dB, -9dB, -12dB, -15dB, -17dB: The limiter operates when the output. Sub-item 1 AUDIO 5CH-8CH off: Do not add digital audio data channels 5 to 8. on: Add digital audio data channels 5 to 8. 2 RP188 ATC off: Do - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 117
Menu items in the 900s, relating to digital process Item number Item name 935 DETAIL GAIN (DC) 936 letter box mode. -120 to 0 to 120 Select the source picture to use in converting SD to HD. field: Use field pictures. adapt: Frame or field is selected automatically. Adjust the up-converter image - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 118
the 900s, relating to digital process Item number Item for edge enhancement. 0 to 3 to 7 Set up the operation of the up converter image enhancer for SD input, separately from 120 Select the source picture to use in converting SD to HD. field: Use field pictures. adapt: Frame or field is selected - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 119
1 Holding down the PAGE/HOME button and the SHIFT button, press the MENU button. The maintenance menu appears on the video monitor display. MAINTENANCE MENU M0:CHECK p M1:ADJUST M2:SERVICE SUPPORT M3:OTHERS M4:SETUP MAINENANCE M5:NETWORK M6:DRIVE The message "NOW SAVING..." appears on the - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 120
manual does not explain the menu items in M0: CHECK, M1: ADJUST, M2: SERVICE SUPPORT, and M6: DRIVE. Refer to the Maintenance Manual selected only when the system frequency is 50i/50P/25P. Select whether to handle digital audio signals as non-audio signals during recording. Audio (audio): Handle as - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 121
M38: F-KEY CONFIG For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual. M380: HOME2 Assign a function menu item to page HOME2 of the function menu as a user setting. M381: PAGE8 ASSIGN Assign a setup menu item to page P8 of the function menu as a user setting. M382: PAGE8 NAME Specify the name of - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 122
M4: SETUP MAINTENANCE: items relating to the setup menu Item M40: EXTENDED MENU M41: the current menu settings are stored. Select whether to temporarily back up (save) setup menu settings before operations such as software upgrades. PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob: Back up (save) the settings. MENU button: - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 123
, all other devices that handle packets on the network must also support jumbo frames.) Maintenance menu operations This section describes the indications in the maintenance menu and how to change the settings. To display the maintenance menu Holding down the PAGE/HOME button and the SHIFT button - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 124
out the operation. Follow the procedure as shown in previous section "To change a menu item setting" to set maintenance menu item M5 To return to the factory default setting Press the RESET/RETURN button. 4 When all digits are set, press the SAVE function button (F5). This returns to the NETWORK - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 125
the RESET/RETURN button. 4 Press the SAVE function button (F5). This returns to the NETWORK menu. To set the communications protocol 1 Select maintenance menu item M5: NETWORK >M55: DUPLEX. 2 Press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob. The communications protocols (AUTO, Full Duplex, Half Duplex) appear, and - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 126
/Planning directory 1) USB Flash drive: General/Sony/Planning directory 1) Created automatically when a disc is formatted. Manipulating planning metadata This unit allows you to perform the following operations on planning metadata using the GUI screen. • To load planning metadata files • To sort - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 127
specified in the planning metadata file. An underscore (_) and a three-digit serial number (001 to 999) is appended to each clip name. (see page 81). Notes • The serial numbers return to 001 on the next recording operation if you reach number 999. • Serial numbers are not reset when you power the - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 128
as these may cause discoloration or other damage to the finish of the unit. In the event of operating problems If you should experience problems with the unit, contact a Sony service representative. Use and storage locations Store in a level, ventilated place. Avoid using or storing the unit in the - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 129
, on the monitor connected to the unit. Use the information as a guide in scheduling periodic maintenance. For periodic maintenance, consult a Sony service representative. Display modes of the digital hours meter H01: OPERATION mode Displays the total number of hours the unit has been powered on - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 130
shows the cumulative seek operation time for the other optical head in units of hours. The count is resettable. To display the digital hours meter Press the MENU area and on the monitor connected to the unit. To exit from the digital hours meter Press the RETURN function button (F1) to return to the - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 131
Troubleshooting Alarms An alarm (warning message) appears in the time data display area when an operation is attempted which is inappropriate for the settings on this unit or the state of the disc. Both the alarm message and the action to take to resolve the problem a Sony service representative. - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 132
RECORDED. FORMAT DISC OR CONTACT SERVICE TO RUN CLIP SALVAGE PROGRAM recorded on the disc. FORMAT NOT SUPPORTED. RECORDING AND PLAYBACK IS NOT POSSIBLE the MPEG HD422 format. INDEX FILE ERROR. PLEASE FORMAT DISC OR EJECT. Format . During front panel operations Alarm message in time Troubleshooting - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 133
the REC button when a disc error has occurred. Correct the disc error and try again. NO CLIP. This appears when a playback, search or delete operation is attempted on a disc with or user bits. To use timecode or user bits, set CNTR SEL to "TC" or "UB" (see page 42). Appendix 133 Troubleshooting - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 134
REC MODE. DRIVE MAINTENANCE MENU CANNOT BE EXECUTED operations. • Attempt to preset timecode or user bits. • Attempt to make a FAM that contains the clip list you want to delete. LOADING CLIP LIST OPERATION set to "stop". Perform the operation after stopping playback. Appendix 134 Troubleshooting - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 135
one with a file system supported by this unit. Or format appears when an operation is attempted on IS DISABLED. CHECK MAINTENANCE MENU M33. This the function menu while maintenance menu item M33: FILE value other than "FAM". GUI OPERATION IS INHIBITED. menu item 151 GUI OPERATION is set to "dis - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 136
ERROR DETECTED. a) Displayed only when setup menu item 016 ALARM DISPLAY is set to "on" or "limit". Description/action Check the disc being played by this unit. Check the disc being played by this unit. Use another disc. During thumbnail search, scene selection, and clip list operations Alarm - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 137
Delete Clip List operation when there are Move Sub Clips operation when there are Delete Shot Mark operation. Delete Shot Mark Move Shot Mark operation. Move Shot Mark Lock All Clips operation when all clips Disc operation while SUPPORTED. CHECK THE EMPHASIS OF THE AUDIO INPUT - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 138
a Sony service representative. DRIVE FAN MOTOR STOPPED. FAN MOTOR ON NET-4 BOARD STOPPED. HIGH TEMPERATURE. Note The unit will not stop operating, USB DEVICE. The USB connector of this unit is for maintenance purposes and connection of USB devices. Connect a compatible USB 138 Troubleshooting - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 139
the disc to the one corresponding to the audio recording format of this unit or change the audio recording format of this unit. Appendix 139 Troubleshooting - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 140
monitor connected to the unit. When an error message appears, follow the instructions in the error message to resolve the problem. Error code Error50-010 Error code in time data display area ERROR AN ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED. INFORM SERVICE OF FOLLOWING CODE: 50-010 PRESS EJECT KEY TO EJECT DISC - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 141
(at 1 kHz) Input connectors Digital video inputs SD/HDSDI INPUT BNC type (×1), complying with SMPTE259M (SD)/SMPTE-292M (HD) (i.LINK) S400 6-pin type 1995 Timecode input TIME CODE IN BNC type (×1), SMPTE timecode, 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ, unbalanced Output connectors Digital video outputs HDSDI - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 142
DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUTPUT 1/2, 3/4 BNC type (×2), 1/2 ch, 3/4 ch complying with AES-3id-1995 Timecode output TIME CODE MAINTENANCE unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT Operation manuals English version (1) Japanese version (1) CD-ROM manual (1) Installation manual (1) XDCAM - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 143
loaded in this unit. For more information about PDZ-1 functions and operations, refer to the PDZ-1 help. System requirements The following are • DirectX: DirectX 8.1b or higher To install PDZ-1 Insert the supplied XDCAM Application Software CDROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer, and then - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 144
data. It is used to bring greater efficiency to the flow of operations from material acquisition through editing, and to make it easier to find country code, organization code and user code. Set the country code referring to the table in ISO 3166, and set the organization code and user code according - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 145
code) Enter a 4-byte alphanumeric string for the organization code. Notes • There are no problems in code "00" must be entered. Freelance operators who do not belong to an origination should enter "~". USER (user code) Enter a 4-byte alphanumeric string to identify the user. The user code - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 146
when transferring files via FAM or FTP connections. the data created by the device other than XDCAM at this time, one file (KLVE file that can be recorded that is set using maintenance menu item M3B is limited to 9 packets . • During input, if a parity error is detected in a VANC packet, the - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 147
of this unit's setup HKDV-900 menu HD Master 740: MASTER LEVEL (HD) a) HD Y 741: Y LEVEL (HD) a) HD Pb 742: Pb LEVEL (HD) a) HD Pr 743: Pr LEVEL (HD) a) HD Setup 745: SETUP LEVEL (HD) a) HD Sync Phase 746: SYNC PHASE (HD/UC) a) HD Fine 747: FINE (HD/UC) a) D1 Master No menu item - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 148
When the area of use is set to "UC" (for regions outside Japan) On this unit, you can enter any of the characters and symbols supported by the keyboards listed below. English [United Kingdom] Select the corresponding language by selecting Settings >Select USB Keyboard Language in the Disc Menu (see - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 149
as the Japanese keyboard. Notes • The keyboard language cannot be changed. • It is not possible to enter Japanese hiragana, katakana, and kanji. 149 List of Supported USB Keyboards Appendix - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 150
Appendix 150 List of Supported USB Keyboards - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 151
HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM MPEG LA is offering licenses for (i) manufacturing/sales of any storage media storing MPEG-4 Visual video information (ii) distribution video information in any manner (such as online video distribution service, internet broadcasting, TV broadcasting). Other usage of this - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 152
mode. When you operate a VDR in E-E of HD Serial Digital Interface. 1) and Dolby Digital (AC-3).1) XDCAM can record non- , which causes problems when editing programs Digital Interface. An interface standardized as SMPTE259M which enables the transmission of an uncompressed digital component stream - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 153
use to record such information as date, reel number, or scene number on video tape or disc. Also called user's bits. VBID (Video Blanking ID) This is a video ID signal, defined in the EIAJ CPR-1204 standard, which is inserted into VBS video output to - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 154
manually 140 Error messages 140 Essence mark search 66 setting 49, 54 thumbnail screen 60 Expand function 10, 64 thumbnail screen 59 EXPAND button 17 Extended menu 99 display 119 items 107 operations 118 External synchronization 36 F Features 9 File access mode (FAM) connections 30 File operations - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 155
15 K KEY INHI switch 14 L LEVEL adjustment knob 14 Loading/unloading disc 47 M Maintenance periodic 129 MAINTENANCE connector 24 Maintenance menu 120 communication speed 124 items 120 network settings 124 operations 123 MARK1/MARK2 buttons 15 Menu 99, 126 bank setting 103 configuration 99 disc menu - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 156
Mark screen 66 Select Index screen 67 Set Start Time Code screen 77 Setup menu basic menu 100 extended menu 107 , 56 Thumbnail display items 58 operations 64 selecting 64 selecting information displayed time 38 Title 86 Troubleshooting 131 U UMID Data 144 USB connector 24 User bits setting 38 V - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 157
the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose other than the operation or maintenance of the equipment described in this manual without the express written permission of - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1 - Page 158
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