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- Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 1
DISC RECORDER PDW-F1600 PDW-HD1500 The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the PDW-F1600/HD1500 Professional Disc Recorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese versions) in PDF format. For more details, see "Using the CD-ROM Manual" on page 16. OPERATION MANUAL - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - 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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - 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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 4
sur l'utilisation du cordon d'alimentation/ fiche femelle/fiche mâle ci-dessus, consultez un technicien du service après-vente qualifié. Pour les clients en Europe Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon. Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurit - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 5
zur Verwendung von Netzkabel/ Geräteanschluss/Stecker haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an qualifiziertes Kundendienstpersonal. Für Kunden in Europa Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und Produktsicherheit ist - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 6
unit 11 System Configurations 15 Using the CD-ROM Manual 16 Preparations 16 Reading the CD-ROM manual 16 Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts Front Panel 43 Superimposed Text Information 45 Basic Operations of the Function Menu 48 Function menu operations 48 Function menu settings 48 6 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 7
Screens Overview 66 Switching between GUI screens 66 Information and controls in thumbnail screens 67 Displaying menus 70 GUI screen operations 73 Thumbnail Operations 74 Selecting thumbnails 74 Searching with thumbnails 75 Playing the scene you have found 77 Selecting clips by type (Filter - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 8
XDCAM devices 102 Shortcut List 103 Chapter 6 File Operations Overview 104 Directory structure 104 File operation restrictions 105 Assigning user-defined clip titles 107 Assigning user-defined clip and clip list names 109 File Operations in File Access Mode (for Windows 110 Making FAM - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 9
Appendix Important Notes on Operation 154 Condensation 154 About the LCD panel 154 Periodic Maintenance 155 Digital hours meter 155 Troubleshooting 157 Alarms 157 Error messages 167 To eject HKDV-900 and Setup Menu of This Unit 174 List of Supported USB Keyboards 175 9 Table of Contents - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 10
Trademarks and Licenses 178 MPEG-4 visual patent portfolio license 178 MPEG-2 video patent portfolio license 178 About IJG (Independent JPEG Group 178 Character display software "iType 178 About net-snmpd 178 About libupnp 181 Glossary 182 Index 184 10 Table of Contents - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 11
-Specific Functions In this manual, functions that are supported only by the PDW-F1600 or only by the PDW-HD1500 are indicated by the following marks. F1600 : PDW-F1600 HD1500 : PDW-HD1500 Features The PDW-F1600 or PDW-HD1500 is a professional disc recorder supporting full HD (1920 × 1080 and 1280 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 12
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. Clip Continuous Rec function Normally, a clip - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 13
the scene you want. Filter Clips desktop operation. compact body, this unit can replace the SD PDW1500 unit. You can mount this unit in the PDJ-C1080 and PDJ-A640 XDCAM cart systems. IT friendly Computer access to files (file access mode) Video and audio clip data are recorded as files. The FAM - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 14
and service This unit supports Sony's SNMP-based remote maintenance and monitoring software. This software allows you to monitor the status of the hardware via a TCP/ IP network in real time, and to record the results in a status log. User data recording mode User data (files other than XDCAM AV - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 15
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 16
Operation Manual for the PDW-HD1500 in English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese in PDF format. Preparations The following program must be installed on your computer in order to read the operation manuals it. Contact your Sony service representative. 16 Using the CD-ROM Manual - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 17
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 18
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 19
to the MAINTENANCE connector, you XDCAM operation" on page 63. 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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 20
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 top in clip list order (see page 85). Jog and shuttle operations are supported during clip list playback. To return to playback in recording order - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 21
button, displays the Disc Menu (see page 92). Press the button again, turning the indicator off, to hide the Disc Menu. See "GUI screen operations" (page 73) for more information about how to use the thumbnail screens. g THUMBNAIL button and indicator To carry out a thumbnail search or create a clip - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 22
during recording, stops recording and enters stop mode. If you do not want to stop recording when this button is pressed, set setup menu item 145 This button is also used together with other buttons for the following operations. Forward direction high-speed search: Hold down the PLAY button, and press - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 23
Functions of Parts Display window Basic operation display 1 Audio input display/ Audio The mixing display appears only on the PDW-F1600 (see the following figure). a Audio display mode: FINE H Meter display mode DATA DATA AES/EBU AES/EBU HD-SDI HD-SDI FINE 2 2 1 1 0 0 -1 -1 -2 -2 L1 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 24
is assigned using maintenance menu item M38: F-KEY CONFIG For details, see page 48 "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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 25
of time data Timecode Elapsed recording/playback time User bits VITC VIUB Timecode generator value User bits generator value F Time data: Normally displays format HD422: HD422 HD420: HD420HQ/HD420SP/HD420LP a) a) HD420LP supports playback only. When the PDBK-S1500 option is installed Display - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 26
. When there is no display, the unit is synchronizing to the internal 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 the video input signal is not synchronized to the reference signal, and - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 27
Continuous Rec function. D Low battery warning: Appears and flashes during operation with a battery pack when the battery power is almost exhausted. the 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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 28
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 29
HD CHARACTER. To treat the input and output signals of these connectors as non-audio signals, set the maintenance 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 port. Follow the instructions for this port. - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 30
Operations of the Function Menu" (page 48) for more information. 3 Digital audio signal input/output section 1 DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN 1/2, 3/4 connectors DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN 1/2 3/4 OUT 1/2 3/4 2 DIGITAL as non-audio signals, set the maintenance menu item M37: AUDIO CONFIG >M372 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 31
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts During recording: The timecode from the internal timecode generator or the timecode input to the TIME CODE IN connector When setup menu item 611 TC OUTPUT PHASE IN EE MODE is set to "muting", no timecode is output. 31 Rear Panel - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 32
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 33
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 34
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 35
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 36
). Connecting this unit directly to a laptop computer PDW-F1600 or PDWHD1500 (this unit) Laptop computer Settings on all PDW-HD1500 Remote control switch: NET (see page 18) Setup menu item 257 NETWORK ENABLE: net Using the (i.LINK) S400 connector (FAM connection) The following shows an example - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 37
F1600 or PDWHD1500 (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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 38
DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) SD/HDSDI INPUT IN 1/2 3/4 1 HDSDI OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) OUT 1/2 S400 3/4 VIDEO CONTROL SDSDI OUTPUT 1 2 (SUPER) COMPOSITE OUTPUT 1 2 (SUPER) REMOTE(9P) MAINTENANCE REF.VIDEO INPUT IN TIME CODE IN OUT PDW-F1600 or PDW-HD1500 control unit) HD video monitor HDW - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 39
00 80 48 FF 48 a) This is 15 when maintenance menu item M393: AUDIO DSP is set to "AGC/limiter". HD1500 . System VTR CONSTANT frequency 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 shows a cut editing system comprising a PDW-HD1500 as a player, a PDW-F1600 unit as a recorder, and an RM-280 as - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 40
) PDW-HD1500 (player) ANALOG AUDIO INPUT 1 2 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 1 2 AUDIO MONITOR R L DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) SD/HDSDI INPUT IN 1/2 3/4 1 HDSDI OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) OUT SDSDI OUTPUT 1 2 (SUPER) COMPOSITE OUTPUT 1 2 (SUPER) 1/2 3/4 S400 VIDEO CONTROL REMOTE(9P) MAINTENANCE - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 41
via the REMOTE(9P) connector. HD video monitor To HDSDI input connector 1 HDSDI OUTPUT2 (SUPER) PDW-F1600 or 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 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 42
P1 VIDEO of the function menu is set to "SG". b) FAM and FTP connections always synchronize to the internal synchronization reference signal, regardless When you connect this unit directly to the video I/O connectors of the PDW-F1600/HD1500/F800/700, you can record and dub 720P signals even if you - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 43
, 25P, and 23.98P 1) (1080) or 59.94P and 50P (720). 1) HD1500 When the PDBK-F1500 option is installed. Selecting the system frequency 1 Set setup menu item 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 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 44
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 45
timecode input to the TIME CODE IN connector Input the timecode output of an external device to the TIME CODE IN connector, and make the 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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 46
Note If the time data or user bits data cannot be read 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. The playback condition has deteriorated to some degree. There are no read errors - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 47
used in optical heads can worsen with age, leading to deteriorating playback conditions. For details, see "Digital hours meter" (page 155) about this setting. Refer to the Maintenance Manual for an approximate guide to when it is time to replace optical heads. 47 Superimposed Text Information - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 48
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 49
a screen where you can set timecode user bits a) (see page 44). (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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 50
2 audio signal AES/EBU4: Signal input to the DIGITAL AUDIO(AES/EBU) IN 3/4 connectors P4 AUDIO page A7 VOL F4: A8 VOL F1600 F5: MIX/SWAP HD1500 F5: F6: AU METER Setting Sets the volume of are also required, in the same way as for volume operations for channels 1 to 4. - Set the VARIABLE switch of - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 51
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 52
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 53
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 setup menu item 145 53 Handling Discs - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 54
the unit. See page 48 "Basic Operations of the Function Menu" in Chapter to the same disc. 1) In this manual, this is referred to as "mixed frequency groups The system frequencies supported by this unit are divided into maintenance menu item M390: MIXED REC to "ENABLE" (see page 145). If you want - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 55
HD signals. User data recording You can record user data (files other than XDCAM long. Even if recording start and stop operations are performed within 2 seconds, a 2- maintenance menu item M37: AUDIO CONFIG. See page 148 for more information about how to make maintenance menu settings. Manually - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 56
Chapter 4 Recording and Playback MAINTENANCE connector, you can record shot marks from Shot Mark0 positions (see page 76). You can also use shot mark positions as edit points during scene selection operations (see page 85). You can also set shot marks during playback. See page 64 for the procedure - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 57
mode, and how the unit operates in this mode. Note The unit (camcorder) that controls this unit must also support HDSDI remote output. Settings and stops. This is convenient if you want to avoid generating a large number of short clips, or if you want to record without worrying about the limit on - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 58
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) 0301 a) Model PDW-1500/530/510/R1 PDW-F70/F350/F330 PDW-F70/F350/F330 (Version 1.9 or higher) PDW-F75/F355/F335 PDW-HD1500 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 59
"OFF" (see page 48). • This operation cannot be cancelled once it begins. 2 supported. • After linear editing, discs in the MPEG HD422 format cannot be read by the versions 1.2 or earlier of the PDWHD1500/700. To play such discs on the PDW-HD1500 that have been created on XDCAM devices. It may not - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 60
. See page 148 for more information about maintenance menu operations. Settings required for editing The following table shows the settings required for editing. Item Setting Audio digital signal With the maintenance menu item M39: processor OTHER CONFIG >M393: AUDIO DSP, select "linear - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 61
maintenance menu operations. See page 48 for more information about function menu operations. See page 126 for more information about setup menu operations PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob to move the "*" to the recording channel that you want to set up, and then press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob. The screen - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 62
editing controller. For details of how to set edit points and carry out editing, refer to the operation manual for the editing controller. Note If an assemble edit command is received while maintenance menu item M393: AUDIO DSP is set to "AGC/limiter", the unit creates a new clip and performs - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 63
features of tape playback by VTRs. One of these is the it is loaded into any XDCAM player. Note This function is HD while playing discs recorded as SD. HD down convert function You can always output SD while playing discs recorded as HD to 10 seconds. Playback operation This section describes the - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 64
PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob. If you connect a Windows USB keyboard to the MAINTENANCE connector, you can record shot marks from Shot Mark0 up to Shot Mark9 by numeric keypad. Use the PDZ-1Proxy Browsing Software on the supplied XDCAM Application Software CD-ROM to delete and modify essence marks. See page - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 65
by pressing the PLAY and VAR/JOG buttons alternately. To perform manual frame sync playback During playback, you can adjust the playback output delay the phase: Turn counterclockwise. Playback operations using thumbnails Playback operations that you can perform with thumbnails include searching - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 66
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. (The GUI screens can display European - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 67
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 68
time of the selected clips. A Thumbnail display items 12 3 Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens a Clip name Displays the name or a title of the mark This mark, like the folded-over corner of a page that you want to remember, appears when the index picture has been changed to any frame other - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 69
Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens page 79). The factory default selection is the timecode of the first frame or the timecode of the thumbnail frame. f Lock icon - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 70
Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens Note Shot marks can be set by the user during recording and playback. They number of the clip that contains the displayed chapters. If the essence mark name is a user-defined name, it is displayed between quotation marks, for example as [Chapter: "Touch Down"] - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 71
VAR/JOG RETURN SHIFT TOP F REV SUB CLIP F FWD END STANDBY REC INHI DISC MENU 1 MENU button 2 RESET/RETURN button Clip thumbnail screen 1 1 or 2 Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens Disc Menu The Disc Menu allows you to do the following. Item Load Clip List Save Clip List Save Clip List as - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 72
in GUI Screens Item Operation/Setting Lock or Delete All Clips Sub-Item Lock All Clips Lock all clips. Unlock All Clips Unlock all clips. Delete All Clips Delete all clips. Disc Properties Display the properties of the currently loaded disc. Or edit the user disc ID, title 1, and - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 73
Properties Clear Planning Metadata Lock or Delete All Clips GUI screen operations 1 23 EJECT ACCESS CH-1 CH-3 PUSH SET(S.SEL) button 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 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 74
Turn the jog dial. To confirm selections Press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob. Thumbnail Operations You can use thumbnail screens to display clip information and to find, protect, and close to the thumbnail you want, turn the jog dial to move the selection frame in units of 1 thumbnail. 74 Thumbnail - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 75
to view expanded thumbnails at equal intervals. See page 73 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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 76
this screen. 4 Use the PLAY button or jog dial to display the frame you want. 5 Select OK, and then press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob. To display marks to find scenes See page 73 for more information about thumbnail screen operations. 1 In the clip playback screen or the clip thumbnail screen, press - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 77
essence mark has been loaded You can select user-defined essence marks (see page 93). To search for a thumbnail position and cue it up See page 73 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 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 78
73 for more information about thumbnail screen operations. 1 Display the clip thumbnail screen. 2 If you want to select clips by video format, select of Selected Clip Clips that have been recorded according to the instructions in the currently loaded planning metadata Video format of the selected - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 79
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 Display Information Return to Upper Menu Date Time Code Duration Sequence Number 3 Select the items that you want to display. Date: Date and time - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 80
page 73 for more information about thumbnail screen operations. 1 In the expand thumbnail screen, select A message appears asking you to confirm that you want to set the current frame as the index picture. in the fonts supported by this version of the unit's firmware. Japanese kanji cannot - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 81
operations. 1 In the Clip Properties screen, turn the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob to select the item you want keyboard or a Windows USB mouse 1) to the MAINTENANCE connector (see page 29), and use them [Russia] • Spanish [Spain] See "List of Supported USB Keyboards" (page 175) for the characters that - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 82
to find and select the clips that they need. See page 73 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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 83
function menu is set to ON. To lock clips See page 73 for more information about thumbnail screen operations. 1 In the clip thumbnail screen, select the thumbnails of the clips that you want to lock. 2 Display the Thumbnail Menu. 3 Select Lock/Unlock Clip. 4 Press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob. A lock - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 84
at the same time as the deletion target clip. See page 73 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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 85
sequence, and amend or delete In and Out points. All of these operations can be carried out easily on this unit. • Clip lists (editing data to manage them, instead of the clip numbers. For more information, "Assigning user-defined clip titles" (page 107). Clip lists You can use the scene selection - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 86
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 page 73 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 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 87
the clip list (see page 90). In step 1, you can also perform a shortcut operation by pressing the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob with the SHIFT button held down. To recording, playback (including pauses), and searches. 1 Find the point that you want to make the start point of the sub clip, and then press the - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 88
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 89
See page 73 for more information about thumbnail screen operations. 1 Select the clips to delete in the clip 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 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 90
on/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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 91
. A list of clip lists appears. 3 Select the clip list that you want to delete, and then press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob. A message appears knob. To sort clip lists See page 73 for more information about thumbnail screen operations. 1 In the clip list thumbnail screen, display the Disc Menu. 2 Select - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 92
information about GUI screen operations. 1 Display the User disc ID 1), 2) Title1: Title1 1) Title2: Title2 1), 2) Total DUR: Total recording time Remain: Remaining recording time Rewrite: Number of times rewritten 1)This can be specified with the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software on the supplied XDCAM - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 93
sort planning metadata You can sort planning metadata by operating in the same way as in "To sort message appears asking if you are sure that you want to clear the plannning metadata. 3 Select OK, and page 151) Checking user-defined essence marks You can display the names of user-defined Shot Mark0 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 94
unit's XDCAM web user name and a password. 3 Enter your user name and password, and then press the Enter key. The user name and password are set to the following when the unit is shipped from the factory. • User name: admin • Password: Model name ("pdw-f1600" or "pdw- hd1500") 94 Disc Operations - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 95
on in the Disc Menu: Stopped • FAM or FTP connection for file operations: Disconnected, or logged out 2 Display the XDCAM web pages in the browser of your computer ), click the Download button to the right of the item that you want. Then click "Save" in the dialog that appears and specify the save - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 96
Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens Notes • The characters that can be used in the names of cliprelated data files are single-byte letters, numbers, and symbols. connected to the unit by FTP, click "Back to Thumbnails" to return to the thumbnails screen, or exit the web browser. 96 Disc Operations - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 97
User Data directories, and so on), operate after establishing a FAM or FTP connection (see page 104). Upload clip (put) Download clip (get) PDW-HD1500 Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens Local host (this unit) Network Laptop (XDCAM device or computer). • The settings under maintenance menu - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 98
PDW-700 • PDW-740 To enable the UPnP function on this unit, set maintenance menu item M59: UPnP to ENABLE. For the settings on other XDCAM devices, refer to the operation manuals the target device to which you want to transfer the clips). You ): A remote host that supports UPnP (universal plug and - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 99
Operations set IP address Manual Set: Manually DHCP: DHCP XDCAM device, the default is the model name, such as "pdwhd1500".) a) If an XDCAM device is selected as the Device Type, then the User for connection. If the User Name or Password of the device that you want to connect to changes, set - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 100
error and repeat the operation. If you cannot connect Check the following points. • Make sure that this unit and the remote host are correctly connected to the network. • If the remote host is an XDCAM the name C0021.) If the clip name is a user-defined name, a serial number is appended to the clip - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 101
about thumbnail screen operations. 1 Display the precisely. Chapter thumbnail screen: Use this method if you want to transfer a specific range. (By setting essence marks follows to download clips from a remote host (such as other XDCAM device devices or a material server). 3 Execute steps 6 to - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 102
SET(S.SEL) knob. The detected connection destination device (the PDWHD1500) appears in the Select Host Discovered via UPnP screen. 10Press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob. Detailed information about the connection destination device (the PDW-HD1500) appears. 11With "Connect" selected, press the PUSH SET - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 103
/ 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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 104
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 105
data to a part of the file only. Note Operations other than Read and Partial read are possible only when No No 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. Overview 105 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 106
Content Operations Clip 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 user-defined name. b) Only files which can be written by XDCAM. - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 107
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 108
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 74 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 109
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 Overview 109 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 110
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 111
first FAM connection Sony XDCAM PDW-****** IEEE 1394 SBP2 Device" (******: "F1600" or "HD1500") 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. Chapter 6 File Operations 111 File Operations - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 112
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 113
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 114
and the assigned IP address on page M5:NETWORK of the maintenance menu. Note If this unit is directly connected to a pdw-f1600" or "pdw-hd1500") when the unit is shipped from the factory. The login is complete when the password is verified. See page 115 for the FTP protocol commands supported - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 115
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 116
code> can be any of the following. However, for XDCAM, the mode is always "S", regardless of the modecode specification. • S: Stream -C*M01.XML file (metadata) -C*M02.KLV file (user metadata) -C*S01.MXF file (proxy AV data) For details, see "File operation restrictions" (page 105). - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 117
and file type, deletion may not be possible. For details, see "File operation restrictions" (page 105). Command syntax: DELE < Input example: DELE Clip/C0099.MXF 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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 118
frame 150.) SITE FSTS Acquires the system status of this unit. One of the following status codes is sent. • 0: Initial state, or no disc is loaded. • 1: File system XDCAM, sent in a format like "200 MXF DISK 1" ("200" is a response code). Command syntax: SITE FUNC Chapter 6 File Operations - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 119
priority. Command syntax: SITE TCPR Input example: SITE TCPR 00050001 (The starting timecode is preset to 01:00:05:00.) Chapter 6 File Operations 119 FTP File - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 120
timecode cannot be recorded if PRST/RGN on page P5 TC of the function menu is set to "VITC". See "Extended menu operations" (page 142) 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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 121
Maintenance Menu" (page 144). Function menu For details, see "Basic Operations of the Function Menu" (page 48). Disc Menu For details, see "Disc Operations unit has been powered on, and other information collected by the digital hours meter page 155 Settings relating to the preroll time, - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 122
Settings relating to the remote control interface Settings relating to editing operations Settings relating to preroll Refer to page 129 page 130 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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 123
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 124
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 125
Mbps b) DVCAM: DVCAM b) 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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 126
saved in menu bank 4. a) PDW-F1600 only b) HD1500 When the PDBK-S1500 or PDBK-F1500 option is installed. Basic menu operations The setup menus are displayed control 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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 127
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 128
the unit. To abandon the resetting operation Instead of pressing the SAVE function maintenance menu item M41: CUSTOMIZE to "ENABLE". See page 148 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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 129
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 130
interface Item number Item name 201 PARA RUN 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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 131
S400 connector. FAM (FAM (PC REMOTE)): FAM connection TS item 214 is set to "9PIN". c) a) HD1500 When the PDBK-S1500 or PDBK-F1500 option 300s, relating to editing operations Item number Item name 301 methods for setting the edit presets of the digital audio channels CH1 to CH4 of this unit. - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 132
to editing operations Item number Item name 317 [F1600] AUDIO EDIT MODE Settings Select the type of audio transition used for linear editing. cut edit: Cut editing (audio discontinuity at transition point, and possible noise during playback). cross fade: Cross-fade 320 DIGITAL AUDIO PB - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 133
generator is in the regeneration mode. TC&UB: Both the timecode and 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 bits to be used in the timecode generated by the timecode generator. 000 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 134
of F1 (TCG) and F2 (PRST/RGN) in function menu page 5, the time code generator regenerates according to the time code on the disc. manual: Regardless of whether this unit is the recorder or player, the time code generator operates in accordance with the settings of F1 (TCG) and F2 (PRST/RGN) in - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 135
17 H (17 line), 18 H (18 line) (50i/50P/ 25P mode) 665 ESSENCE MARK HD VANC LINE When item 657 is set to "on", select the line to which to output essence 668 USER META DATA OUTPUT IN Select whether to output user metadata to MXF files. MXF off: Do not output. on: Output. a) HD1500 When - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 136
internal test signal generator. 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 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 137
on. thru (throu): Switch blanking off. H BLANKING WIDTH Select the horizontal blanking width of the output analog video signal. narow (narrow): Digital blanking (narrow) wide: Analog blanking (wide) When "wide" is selected, the horizontal blanking width complies with SMPTE170M, and normally the - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 138
HD) 741 Y LEVEL (HD) 742 PB LEVEL (HD) 743 PR LEVEL (HD) 745 SETUP LEVEL (HD) 746 SYNC PHASE (HD) 747 FINE (HD 1, 2 (SUPER) connectors. 0 to 1023 a) HD1500 When the PDBK-S1500 or PDBK-F1500 option is control Item number Item name 802 DIGITAL AUDIO MUTING IN SHUTTLE MODE Settings - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 139
input to channels 1 to 4. off: Do not operate. on: Operate. 819 [F1600] Set up mixing of audio signals. AUDIO INPUT ARRANGE For details, see "To set up mixing of audio input signals" (page 61). 823 NON-AUDIO FLAG PB Control non-audio flags in digital audio output. Sub-item 1 CH1/CH2 2 CH3 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 140
manual adjustment of audio input levels. off: The limiter does not operate. -6dB, -9dB, -12dB, -15dB, -17dB: The limiter operates relating to digital process Item HD-SD converter output to 16:9. 14:9: Set the aspect ratio of the HD-SD converter output to 14:9. 13:9: Set the aspect ratio of the HD - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 141
Menu items in the 900s, relating to digital process Item number Item name Settings 935 DETAIL 120 953 UP CONVERTER PROCESS (UC) a) Select the source picture to use in converting SD to HD. FIELD: Use field pictures. ADAPTIVE: Frame or field is selected automatically. 954 DETAIL GAIN (UC - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 142
in the 900s, relating to digital process Item number Item name the source picture to use in converting SD to HD. FIELD: Use field pictures. ADAPT: Frame or a) HD1500 When the PDBK-S1500 or PDBK-F1500 option is installed. Extended menu operations The maintenance menu. Chapter 7 Menus 142 Setup Menu - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 143
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 new settings are saved in memory. When the saving operation is completed, the video monitor display and the time data display area return - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 144
This manual does not explain the menu items in M0: CHECK, M1: ADJUST, M2: SERVICE SUPPORT, and M6: DRIVE. Refer to the Maintenance Manual for 24bit × 4ch: 24-bit, 4-channel configuration Select whether to handle digital audio signals as non-audio signals during recording. Audio (audio): Handle - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 145
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 [F1600] M393: AUDIO DSP Select the function for which the audio digital signal processor shall be used. linear edit: Use for linear editing ( - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 146
of the date and time For installation of software upgrade For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual. For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual. Item M40: EXTENDED MENU M41: CUSTOMIZE M4: SETUP MAINTENANCE: items relating to the setup menu Setting Select whether to display the extended menu - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 147
Select whether to temporarily back up (save) setup menu settings before operations such as software upgrades. SAVE function button (F5): Back up ". • To check the automatically acquired IP address of this unit, close the maintenance menu and then open it again. M52: SUBNET MASK PRESET Set the subnet - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 148
other devices that handle packets on the network must also support jumbo frames.) The maintenance menu appears on the video monitor display and the Maintenance menu operations This section describes the indications in the maintenance menu and how to change the settings. To display the maintenance - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 149
out the operation. Follow the procedure as shown in previous section "To change a menu item setting" to set maintenance menu item M5 digit that can be changed flashes. 3 Set the IP address. To select a different digit to be changed Use the B/IN and b/OUT buttons. To change the value of a digit - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 150
the factory default setting Press the RESET/RETURN button. 4 When all digits are set, press the SAVE function button (F5). This returns to protocol, proceed as explained in the previous section "To display the maintenance menu" to display the NETWORK menu and then proceed as follows. Contact - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 151
Sony/Planning directory 1) Created automatically when a disc is formatted. Manipulating planning metadata This unit allows you to perform the following operations written to the following directory on a Professional Disc via an FTP or FAM connection. • Use a GUI screen to load a file that has been - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 152
An underscore (_) and a three-digit serial number (001 to 999) serial numbers return to 001 on the next recording operation if you reach number 999. • Serial numbers USB keyboard. When planning metadata that contains user-defined essence mark name strings is loaded into http://xmlns.sony.net/pro/ - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 153
Kick Off "/>3 3 3 In the above example, sp indicates a space and 3 indicates a carriage return. You can check user-defined essence mark name strings in the User Defined Essence Marks screen (see page 93). Note When you create a definition file, enter each statement as - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 154
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 155
, 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 HOURS mode Displays the total number of hours the unit has been powered - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 156
as a guide in 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 on the monitor connected to the unit. To exit from the digital hours meter Press the RETURN function button (F1) to return to - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 157
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 158
)" (page 58). FORMAT DISC OR CONTACT SERVICE TO RUN CLIP SALVAGE PROGRAM. (XXXX) Use a disc in a format supported by this unit. INDEX FILE ERROR. PLEASE FORMAT DISC OR EJECT. Format AUTO DRIVE ADJUSTMENT. During front panel operations Alarm message in time data display area Troubleshooting - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 159
appears if you press 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 no clips recorded on that the total duration is within 24 hours. Appendix 159 Troubleshooting - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 160
and try again. CANNOT EXECUTE IN REC MODE. DRIVE MAINTENANCE MENU CANNOT BE EXECUTED WHILE IN REC MODE. INPUT SELECTION perform one of the following operations. • Attempt to preset timecode or user bits. • Attempt to make a FAM connection. • Press the want to delete. Appendix 160 Troubleshooting - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 161
OPERATION set to "stop". Perform the operation one with a file system supported by this unit. Or This appears when an operation is attempted on a locked IS DISABLED. CHECK MAINTENANCE MENU M33. This the function menu while maintenance menu item M33: other than "FAM". GUI OPERATION IS INHIBITED. - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 162
CHANGE 'NON-AUDIO INPUT' IN MAINTENANCE MENU FROM 'DATA' TO 'AUDIO'. This appears when digital audio signals are set to "data , always operate on channel pairs. If you want to perform insert editing of the audio of individual channels from channel pairs, set maintenance menu item Troubleshooting - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 163
and editing operations Alarm message in Error! Alarm message in monitor video section ILLEGAL PLAYBACK. MEMORY EMPTY !! DISC ERROR DETECTED. Description/action Check the disc being played by this unit. Check the disc being played by this unit. Use another disc. Appendix 163 Troubleshooting - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 164
are Locked. All clips are locked. This appears when an attempt is made to execute a Lock All Clips operation when all clips are already locked. All Clips are Unlocked. All clips are unlocked. This appears when an Drive even though the USB memory is not connected. Appendix 164 Troubleshooting - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 165
Error! This appears when loading of planning metadata fails because of a syntax error. Correct the syntax error IS NOT SUPPORTED. CHECK THE Sony service representative. DRIVE FAN MOTOR STOPPED. FAN MOTOR ON NET-4 BOARD STOPPED. HIGH TEMPERATURE. Note The unit will not stop operating Troubleshooting - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 166
monitor acreen Description/action UNKNOWN USB DEVICE. The USB connector of this unit is for maintenance purposes and connection of USB devices. Connect a compatible USB device. Alarms related to system this unit, or change the audio recording format of this unit. Appendix 166 Troubleshooting - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 167
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 168
(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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 169
with IEEE802.3u 10BASE-T: complying with IEEE802.3 Other MAINTENANCE connectors (High Speed USB (USB 2.0) Type-A) Accessories supplied Operation manuals English version (1) Japanese version (1) CD-ROM manual (1) Installation manual (1) XDCAM Application Software CD-ROM (1) Connector caps Design - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 170
loaded in this unit. For more information about PDZ-1 functions and operations, refer to the PDZ-1 help. System requirements The following are required 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 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 171
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 172
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 173
when transferring files via FAM or FTP connections. Transferable 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 parity error is detected in a VANC packet, the - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 174
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 175
is set to "UC" and the font setting is "European Alphabet"1) 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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 176
"Korean" The keyboard is fixed as the Korean keyboard, and you can enter Hangul characters. Note The keyboard language cannot be changed. 176 List of Supported USB Keyboards Appendix - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 177
When the area of use is set to "J" The keyboard is fixed as the Japanese keyboard. Notes • The keyboard language cannot be changed. • It is not possible to enter Japanese hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Appendix 177 List of Supported USB Keyboards - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 178
MPEG LA is offering licenses for (i) manufacturing/sales of any storage media storing MPEG-4 Visual video manner (such as online video distribution service, internet broadcasting, TV broadcasting). Other notice and this permission notice appear in supporting documentation, and that the name of CMU - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 179
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER 3: Cambridge Broadband Ltd. copyright notice (BSD) ----- Portions of this code are copyright (c) 2001-2003, Cambridge Broadband Ltd. All rights reserved. - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 180
provided that the following conditions are met: • Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 181
provided that the following conditions are met: • Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 182
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 183
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 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 184
Ejecting a disc manually 167 Error messages 167 Essence mark search 76 setting 55, 64 thumbnail screen 70 Expand function 13, 75 thumbnail screen 69 EXPAND button 21 Extended menu 121 display 142 items 129 operations 142 External synchronization 42 F Features 11 File access mode (FAM) connections 36 - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 185
18 L LEVEL adjustment knob 18 Linear editing 59 Loading/unloading disc 53 M Maintenance periodic 155 MAINTENANCE connector 29 Maintenance menu 144 communication speed 150 items 144 network settings 149 operations 148 MARK1/MARK2 buttons 19 Menu bank setting 125 changing settings 127 configuration - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 186
Mark screen 76 Select Index screen 79 Set Start Time Code screen 89 Setup menu basic menu 122 extended menu 129 , 66 Thumbnail display items 68 operations 74 selecting 74 selecting information displayed time 44 Title 107 Troubleshooting 157 U UMID Data 171 USB connector 29 User bits setting 44 V - Sony PDWHD1500 | User Manual (PDW-HD1500 / F1600 Operation Manual for Firmware V - Page 187
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PROFESSIONAL DISC RECORDER
PDW-F1600
PDW-HD1500
OPERATION MANUAL
[English]
1st Edition (Revised 3)
The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the PDW-F1600/HD1500 Professional Disc
Recorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese versions) in PDF
format.
For more details, see
“Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 16
.