Sony PDWHR1 User Manual (PDW-HR1 Operation Manual Ed. 1 Rev. 2 for Version 2.0 - Page 112

Performing voice-over editing Conditions for use of voice-over editing functions To use voice-over editing functions, the PDBZ-UPG03 Sony Software Upgrade Key for PDW-HR1 or PDBKMK1 option board must be installed. Voice-over editing functions supported by the PDBZ-UPG03 Software Upgrade Key or PDBKMK1 option board The following functions are supported. • Voice-over video first function • Voice-over audio first function • Audio level adjustment function • Audio split editing function • Voice move edit function • Audio/voice data output signal mixing function Compatibility of voice-over editing discs The following table shows the compatibility of voice-over editing discs used on various XDCAM devices. Model name Supported operations PDW-HR1 (version 1.66 or higher) a) PDW-F1600/ HD1500 (version 1.63 or higher) a) • Clip recording and playback • Playback of edit lists containing voice data • Creation and playback of edit lists not containing voice data • Reading and writing of files by FAM and FTP connections PDW-F800/700 (version 1.63 or higher) a) PDW-U1 (version Reading and writing of files by VFAM 2.3.0 or higher) a) connection PDW-510/510P - PDW-530/530P PDW-539P PDW-1500 PDW-V1 PDW-R1 PDW-D1 Note If you insert a disc containing voice-over data and then change a file name, the message "DIFF. INDEX" may appear. In this case, it may be impossible for XDCAM devices which support voiceover editing discs to read or write files on that disc. Do not use voice-over editing discs on these devices. PDW-F350/F355 - PDW-F330/F335 PDW-F70/F75 PDW-F30 PDW-70MD/ 75MD Note If you insert a disc containing voice-over data, "NO SUPPORT" or "ILL INDEX" appears, and playback is impossible. Do not use voice-over editing discs on these devices. a) Upgrade to the latest version. Contact a Sony sales representative for more information about support for voice-over editing functions by XDCAM devices and about XDCAM software application versions. Overview You can add narration and other voice content by overlapping it with the audio of previously edited sub clips (voice-over editing). Video track Audio track Voice track Overlapping audio (sub clip containing audio data only) Audio added to timeline The following operations are possible in voice-over editing. Voice Over Video First: After editing a sub clip (video and audio data), add overlapping voice-over audio. Voice Over Audio First: After recording the voice-over audio (voice data), edit the sub clip. Audio level adjustment: Adjust the levels of audio and voice data for the whole clip. Audio split editing: Trim the audio In point with respect to the video In point, for effects in which the audio begins sooner or later than the video edit point. Voice move editing: Move the position of voice data with respect to a video and audio sub clip. Preparations 1 Connect the equipment that you plan to use to input the overlapping voice data (for example, a microphone) to a connector, such as the ANALOG AUDIO INPUT 1 or 2 connector. 2 If you connect a microphone to the ANALOG AUDIO INPUT 1 or 2 connector, set the following items as required. • MIC POWER (+48V) 1 or 2 switch • Maintenance menu item M37: AUDIO CONFIG • Setup menu items 834, 839, 840, and 841 To add voice-over audio to a clip 1 Do one of the following to prepare an edit target edit list. • Select Load Clip List in the Edit Menu, and load the target edit list from the list that appears. • Create a new edit list (see page 109). Chapter 6 Edit List Editing 112 Editing Operations