3-270-589-12 (1)
Professional Disc
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
The supplied CD-ROM includes operating instructions of the PDW-F75
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 14.
Printed on recycled paper.
PDW-F75
Sony Corporation
Printed in Japan
© 2007 Sony Corporation
CAUTION
Important Safety Instructions
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the
unit itself has been turned off.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
dose not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA
ONLY.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified
below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.
Plug Cap
Parallel blade with ground pin
(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)
Cord
Length
Rating
Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires
Minimum 1.5 m, Less than 2.5 m (8 ft 3 in)
Minimum 10 A, 125 V
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may require the
use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To
reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER
COUNTRIES.
1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) /
Appliance Connector / Plug with earthing-contacts that
conforms to the safety regulations of each country if
applicable.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance
Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings
(Voltage, Ampere).
CAUTION
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.
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If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord /
Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified service
personnel.
When installing the installation space must be secured in
consideration of the ventilation and service operation.
• Do not block the ventilation slots at the left side and right
side panels, and vents of fans.
• Leave a space around the unit for ventilation.
• Leave more than 10 cm of space in the rear of the unit to
secure the operation area.
When the unit is installed on the desk or the like, leave at least
5 cm of space in the left and right sides.
This label is located on the top panel of the drive unit.
Denna etikett finns på ovansidan av driftenheten.
Denne mærkat sidder på drevenhedens øverste panel.
Tämä kyltti sijaitsee ajurilaitteen yläpinnalla.
This Professional Disc Recorder is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT.
Laser diode properties
Wave length: 400 to 410 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output power: 135 mW (max. of pulse peak), 65 mW
(max. of CW)
Dette merket er plassert på oversiden av driverenheten.
Standard: IEC60825-1 (2001)
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase
eye hazard.
Tekniska data för laserdiod
Våglängd: 400 till 410 nm
Emissionslängd: Kontinuerlig
Laseruteffekt: 135 mW (max. för pulstopp), 65 mW (max. för
kontinuerlig våg)
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
Standard: IEC60825-1 (2001)
VAROITUS!
Egenskaber for laserdiode
LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ
KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA
ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1
YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
Bølgelængde: 400 til 410 nm
Strålingsvarighed: Kontinuerlig
Afgivet lasereffekt: 135 mW (maks stråletoppunkt), 65 mW
(maks ved kontinuerlig stråling)
Standard: IEC60825-1 (2001)
VARNING
OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I DENNA
BRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERATS, KAN ANVÄNDAREN
UTSÄTTAS FÖR OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM
ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN FÖR LASERKLASS 1.
Laserdiodin ominaisuudet
Aallonpituus: 400 - 410 nm
Säteilyn kesto: jatkuva
Laserin teho: 135 mW (pulssin huipun maks.), 65 mW
(jatkuvan aallon maks.)
Standardi: IEC60825-1 (2001)
For the customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the 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 will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
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You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
AVERTISSEMENT
Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution,
garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier
l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel
qualifié.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate.
CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À LA
TERRE.
ATTENTION
For customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-
003.
Eviter d’exposer l’appareil à un égouttement ou à des
éclaboussures. Ne placer aucun objet rempli de liquide,
comme un vase, sur l’appareil.
For the customers in Europe
Cet appareil n’est pas déconnecté de la source d’alimentation
secteur tant qu’il est raccordé à la prise murale, même si
l’appareil lui-même a été mis hors tension.
This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC
Directive and the Low Voltage Directive issued by the
Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
following European standards:
AVERTISSEMENT
1. Utilisez un cordon d’alimentation (câble secteur à 3 fils)/
fiche femelle/fiche mâle avec des contacts de mise à la
terre conformes à la réglementation de sécurité locale
applicable.
• EN60065: Product Safety
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV
studio).
2. Utilisez un cordon d’alimentation (câble secteur à 3 fils)/
fiche femelle/fiche mâle avec des caractéristiques
nominales (tension, ampérage) appropriées.
Pour toute question sur l’utilisation du cordon d’alimentation/
fiche femelle/fiche mâle ci-dessus, consultez un technicien du
service après-vente qualifié.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 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 the customers in Taiwan only
WARNING
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones
can cause hearing loss.
In order to use this product safely, avoid prolonged listening at
excessive sound pressure levels.
Cette étiquette est placée sur le panneau supérieur de l’unité
de commande.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Pour les clients européens
geprüften Stecker mit Schutzkontakten entsprechend den
Sicherheitsvorschriften, die im betreffenden Land gelten.
2. Verwenden Sie ein Netzkabel (3-adriges Stromkabel)/
einen Geräteanschluss/einen Stecker mit den geeigneten
Anschlusswerten (Volt, Ampere).
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la fois à la
Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) et à la
Directive sur les basses tensions émises par la Commission
de la Communauté Européenne.
La conformité à ces directives implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes :
• EN60065 : Sécurité des produits
• EN55103-1 : Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)
• EN55103-2 : Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements
électromagnétiques suivants : E1 (résidentiel), E2
(commercial et industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4
(environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision).
Wenn Sie Fragen zur Verwendung von Netzkabel/
Geräteanschluss/Stecker haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an
qualifiziertes Kundendienstpersonal.
Eigenschaften der Laserdiode
Wellenlänge: 400 bis 410 nm
Emissionsdauer. Ununterbrochen
Laser-Ausgangsleistung: 135 mW (max. Impulsspitze), 65
mW (max. Dauerstrich)
Standard: IEC60825-1
Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon.
Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits
est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question concernant le
service ou la garantie, veuillez consulter les adresses
indiquées dans les documents de service ou de garantie
séparés.
AVERTISSEMENT
Une pression acoustique excessive en provenance des
écouteurs ou du casque peut provoquer une baisse de l’acuité
auditive.
Pour utiliser ce produit en toute sécurité, évitez l’écoute
prolongée à des pressions sonores excessives.
WARNUNG
Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder
elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf
dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder
Dieser Aufkleber befindet sich oben auf der Antriebseinheit.
Für Kunden in Europa
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die
EMV-Richtlinie sowie die Niederspannungsrichtlinie der EG-
Kommission.
Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu
vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht
geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem
Fachpersonal.
Angewandte Normen:
• EN60065: Sicherheitsbestimmungen
• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störaussendung)
• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störfestigkeit), für die folgenden elektromagnetischen
Umgebungen:
E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem
Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und
E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).
DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET
WERDEN.
ACHTUNG
Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Das Gerät ist nicht tropf- und spritzwassersicher, daher dürfen
keine mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllten Gegenstände, z. B. Vasen,
darauf abgestellt werden.
Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und Produktsicherheit
ist Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei jeglichen Angelegenheiten in
Bezug auf Kundendienst oder Garantie wenden Sie sich bitte
an die in den separaten Kundendienst- oder
Solange das Netzkabel an eine Netzsteckdose
angeschlossen ist, bleibt das Gerät auch im ausgeschalteten
Zustand mit dem Strommetz verbunden.
Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten Anschriften.
WARNUNG
VORSICHT
1. Verwenden Sie ein geprüftes Netzkabel (3-adriges
Stromkabel)/einen geprüften Geräteanschluss/einen
Explosionsgefahr bei Verwendung falscher Batterien.
Batterien nur durch den vom Hersteller empfohlenen oder
einen gleichwertigen Typ ersetzen.
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Verbrauchte Batterien entsprechend den Anweisungen des
Herstellers entsorgen.
Für Kunden in Deutschland
Entsorgungshinweis: Bitte werfen Sie nur entladene Batterien
in die Sammelboxen beim Handel oder den Kommunen.
Entladen sind Batterien in der Regel dann, wenn das Gerät
abschaltet und signalisiert “Batterie leer” oder nach längerer
Gebrauchsdauer der Batterien “nicht mehr einwandfrei
funktioniert”. Um sicherzugehen, kleben Sie die Batteriepole
z.B. mit einem Klebestreifen ab oder geben Sie die Batterien
einzeln in einen Plastikbeutel.
WARNUNG
Zu hoher Schalldruck von Ohrhörern und Kopfhörern kann
Gehörschäden verursachen.
Um dieses Produkt sicher zu verwenden, vermeiden Sie
längeres Hören bei sehr hohen Schalldruckpegeln.
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Table of Contents
Features..........................................................................................11
Preparations......................................................................................... 14
Setup...............................................................................................35
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Table of Contents
Handling of Discs When Recording Does Not End Normally (Salvage
Functions) .................................................................................. 45
Playback .........................................................................................51
Quick Scene Selection (Adding Sub Clips during Recording, Playback,
or Search)................................................................................... 70
Deleting Sub Clips............................................................................... 74
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Table of Contents
Condensation..................................................................................... 114
Error Messages.................................................................................. 123
Index ............................................................................................133
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Table of Contents
Overview
1
Chapter
1) MPEG HD is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Video bitrates and audio channels selectable
according to application
Features
You can select the appropriate video bitrate for your
application from three video bitrate modes: 35 Mbps (HQ:
high quality mode), 25 Mbps (SP: standard mode), and 18
Mbps (LP: long-play mode). You can select 2-channel or
4-channel audio, with the ability to record 120 minutes or
more of audio. If the audio channel modes are the same,
different video bitrates can be mixed on the same disc.
The PDW-F75 is a professional disc recorder supporting
HD playback and recording with Professional Disc
media.
1)
When you use this unit in combination with a nonlinear
2)
editing system, the FAM function enables data file
transfers between the unit and computers over the i.LINK
interface, allowing the unit to be used like an external hard
drive. Its compact design, which also permits vertical
placement, saves installation space on the desktop.
The unit can be used as a player for video editing and
program output, and as a recorder for nonlinear editing.
For these applications, it can be connected to Sony
nonlinear editors, monitors, and video equipment with
HDSDI interfaces via its standard HDSDI I/O connectors.
It incorporates a color LCD display, allowing you to check
video and use the menu system without connecting an
external monitor.
Long recording times
When two-layer Professional Discs are used, this unit can
record about 190 minutes in SP mode and about 185
minutes in DVCAM mode.
Rich selection of recording and playback
functions
Support for multiple frame frequencies
The unit can record and play back five different frame
frequencies: 1080/59.94i (displayed as 60I), 50i (displayed
as 50I), 29.97PsF (displayed as 30P), 25PsF, and
23.98PsF. The unit features a standard 2-3 pulldown
function, and can output 60I when playing back a disc
recorded in 23.98PsF.
1) Professional Disc is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
2) FAM: File access mode
Features of This Unit
DVCAM recording
The principal features of this unit are as follows.
The optional PDBK-104 SD Input Upconverter Board is
available for input of SDSDI or composite signals, to
enable DVCAM-format recording.
1)
MPEG HD codec
HD downconvert function
High-quality video and audio recording and
playback
The unit is provided with a downconvert function. HD disc
playback signals can be downconverted to SD signals and
then output as SDSDI or composite signals, or output via
the i.LINK (DV) interface. This allows you to shoot and
record masters in an HD environment, and to use SD
nonlinear editors and monitors for editing and program
output.
The MPEG HD codec provides video compression
compliant with the MPEG-2 MP@HL standard. It enables
HD 4:2:0 digital component file recording in the 1080i
(1,080 effective scanning lines, interlaced) format
currently in use by many broadcast facilities.
Uncompressed PCM recording of 16-bit 48 kHz audio
delivers a wide dynamic range with a high signal-to-noise
ratio.
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Features
DVCAM upconvert function
Input
Output
The unit features an upconvert function, with the ability to
upconvert to HD and output HDSDI signals when playing
back DVCAM discs.
i.LINK (DV) output is also supported , allowing you to
use nonlinear editors in a standard i.LINK (DV)
environment.
Analog video PDBK-103 (option
(component) board)
RGB/YPbPr/HD/VD
D-sub 15-pin
1)
Analog audio Audio (2 channels)
XLR connector ×2
Audio (2 channels)
XLR connector ×2,
phono jack ×2
1) Input (recording) is not supported.
Convenient disc-based playback and
search functions
Recording of proxy AV data
Proxy AV data is a low-resolution (1.5 Mbps video, 64
kbps per audio channel), MPEG-4 based version of a full-
resolution data stream. Whenever this unit records full-
resolution MPEG HD data, it simultaneously generates
and records low-resolution proxy AV data. Because of its
small size, proxy AV data can be transferred quickly over
computer networks, easily edited in the field with laptop
Thumbnail searches
An independent clip file is generated whenever recording
starts and stops. The first frame of each clip is used as the
1)
thumbnail for that clip.
You can display a list of thumbnails on the color LCD or
an external monitor, and cue up a desired scene by
selecting the corresponding thumbnail.
1)
computers, and readily used in a wide variety of
applications, such as content management on small-scale
servers.
single clip even while repeatedly starting and stopping the recording. REC
START essence marks are recorded at recording start points.
1) The supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software can be used to create
simple EDLs (Edit Decision Lists).
Essence mark searches
You can record essence marks at any scene during video
recording, or at the recording stop position. You can
display a list of essence mark scenes on the color LCD or
an external monitor. Essence marks can also be added after
recording with the supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing
Software. Shot marks (SHOT MARK1 and SHOT
MARK2), which are a type of essence mark, can be added
on this unit.
Supports a variety of interfaces
This unit supports the following interfaces.
HDSDI: This enables input and output of HD digital video
and embedded audio signals (4 channels).
SDSDI: This enables output of SD component digital
video and embedded audio signals (4 channels).
AES/EBU: This enables input and output of AES/EBU
serial digital audio signals (4 channels).
i.LINK (AV/C): This enables output of DV-format digital
video and audio signals (4 channels).
Analog video: This enables output of HD analog
component (RGB or YPbPr) and SD composite
signals.
Thumbnail expansion
After selecting a clip in the thumbnail list, you can divide
the clip into 12 parts and show a list of thumbnails for the
first frame in each part. This makes it easy to find the scene
you want within the clip. This expansion can be repeated
up to 3 times (1,728 divisions).
Analog audio: This enables input of 2 channels and output
of 2 channels (1/2 or 3/4) of analog audio.
You can also expand the section between a selected
essence mark and the next essence mark.
Input
Output
HDSDI
SDSDI
Video / audio (4
channels)
Video / audio (4
channels)
Scene selection
You can create and play back clip lists of selected clips
from the disc, arranged in any order. One disc can store up
to 99 clip lists. Clip lists make it simple to perform offline
editing in the field for later use with full-scale nonlinear
editing systems.
BNC connector
BNC connector ×2
PDBK-104 (option
board)
Video / audio (4
channels)
BNC connector
Video
Analog video PDBK-104 (option
(composite)
Repeat playback
board)
You can repeatedly play back any clip or clip list. Unlike
tape, discs can return to the first frame as soon as the last
frame is played, making this function ideal for
presentations with a need for looping content.
BNC connector,
phono jack
AES/EBU
Audio (4 channels)
BNC connector ×2
–
Audio (4 channels)
BNC connector ×2
i.LINK (AV/C)
Video / audio (4
channels)
i.LINK 6-pin
i.LINK (TS)
PDBK-102 (option board)
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Features
IT friendly
PDBK-101 Network Board (Gigabit
Ethernet)
Computer access to files (file access mode)
Video and audio clip data are recorded as files. The FAM
function enables quick random access by computers to the
video, audio, and metadata files stored on Professional
Discs, with the ability to display thumbnail lists on the
computer screen and perform file-based reads and writes.
Installation of this board provides a gigabit Ethernet
connector, which can be used to transfer disc files over
LAN networks and to record MXF (Material eXchange
Format) files from external devices to discs.
It also allows this unit to be controlled remotely by FTP
commands.
1)
1) XDCAM allows you to record various kinds of information about the
video and audio data, such as the date of shooting, the editor, the recording
format, and comments. This data can be used in the following ways.
PDBK-102 MPEG-TS (Transport Stream)
Input/Output Board
•
The supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software can add titles,
comments, and other text data to discs and clips.
•
The ability to search metadata for the required audio and video scenes
brings greater efficiency to various stages of the video production
process (editing, archiving).
Installation of this board enhances the functionality of the
standard i.LINK connector, allowing it to be used as an
I/O interface for HDV 1080i format compatible TS
signals.
1)
2)
3)
Other features
HD files recorded on the disc can be converted to TS
signals compatible with the HDV1080i format for transfer
to HDV devices and HDV editors, and TS signals from
HDV devices and HDV editors can be converted to MPEG
HD compatible files for recording by this unit.
High-speed searches by the jog and shuttle dials
Like conventional VTRs, this unit features jog and shuttle
dials for searching for specific scenes within clips. The
jog/variable mode supports –1 to +2 times normal speed
searching in field units. The shuttle mode enables high-
speed searching at up to 20 times normal speed.
1) HDV and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor
Company of Japan, Limited.
2) HDV1080i: Refers to devices compliant with the “HDV1080i Standard”
for recording HD signals on DV tape. There are 1080 effective lines.
3) TS: MPEG-2 transport streams containing MPEG video, MPEG audio,
and control information. This is the standard interface for HDV
equipment.
Variety of remote control units
• Infrared remote commander (supplied)
• RS-232C 9-pin remote control
• RS-422A 9-pin remote control
• Minijack 4-pole remote control
• HDSDI remote control
PDBK-103 Analog HD Input Board
Installation of this board provides analog HD component
input connectors, to enable recoding of analog HD
component input signals (RGB and YPbPr, Sync) to discs.
Color LCD display
The unit is equipped with a 16:9, 3.5-inch color LCD
which allows you to check the contents of the disc and use
the menu system without connecting an external monitor.
PDBK-104 SD Input Upconverter Board
Installation of this board provides SD input connectors to
enable input of SD signals (SDSDI and composite), which
can then be recorded on DVCAM-format discs or
upconverted and recorded on HD-format discs.
Features of the PDBK-101/102/103/
104 Option Boards
The following option boards provide expanded functions
and interfaces for the unit.
Note
This unit cannot record non-standard composite signals,
for example the output of VTRs that are not equipped with
time base correctors.
Notes
• Contact your Sony service representative for more
information about purchasing and installing option
boards.
• Up to two option boards may be installed. Some
combinations are not supported.
• Option slot 1: PDBK-101
• Option slot 2: One of the PDBK-102, PDBK-103, and
PDBK-104 boards
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Features
Using the CD-ROM
Manual
The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the Operating
Instructions for this unit 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 Operating Instructions contained on the
CD-ROM.
• Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher
Memo
If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from
the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com/
Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in
the United States and/or other countries.
Reading the CD-ROM Manual
To read the Operating Instructions contained on the CD-
ROM, do the following.
1
2
Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.
A cover page appears automatically in your browser.
If it does not appear automatically in the browser,
double-click on the index.htm file on the CD-ROM.
Select and click on the Operating Instructions that you
want to read.
This opens the PDF file of the Operating Instructions.
Memo
The files may not be displayed properly, depending on the
version of Acrobat Reader. In such a case, install the latest
version you can download from the URL mentioned in
“Preparations” above.
Note
If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can
purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony
service representative.
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Using the CD-ROM Manual
Names and Functions of Parts
Front Panel
q; Disc slot and EJECT button
1 On/standby 1
EJECT
F1
switch and indicator
F2
ACCESS
F3
qa Infrared sensor
2 ACCESS indicator
VAR
MARK1
NETWORK
MENU
F4
F5
CHAPTER
EXPAND
LOCAL
REMOTE
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
SET RESET
JOG
LEVEL
PAGE DISPLAY
3 Remote control switch
4 LEVEL knob
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH 1
CH 2
CH 3
CH 4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
SHIFT
TOP
END
F
REV
F
FWD
STANDBY
5 PHONES jack
6 SHIFT button
7 MENU button
qs RESET button
8 SUB CLIP/CLIP MENU button
qd SET button
9 THUMBNAIL/ESSENCE MARK button
1 Display and function menu section
3 Arrow buttons
EJECT
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
ACCESS
VAR
MARK1
NETWORK
LOCAL
MENU
Handle
CHAPTER
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
EXPAND
SET RESET
JOG
PAGE DISPLAY
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
4 Shuttle/jog/
variable-speed
playback control
block
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH 1
CH 2
CH 3
CH 4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
SHIFT
TOP
END
F
REV
F
FWD
STANDBY
2 Audio level adjustment section
5 Recording/playback control block
a On/standby 1 switch and indicator
When using the unit, normally leave the rear panel
POWER switch in the * (on) position, and use this switch
to switch the unit between the operating and standby states.
is in the * (on) position, this switches the unit between the
operating state (the indicator is lit green) and the standby
state (the indicator is lit red).
b ACCESS indicator
When the indicator is lit red, pressing this switch puts the
unit into the operating state. The indicator initially flashes
green and then lights green when the unit enters the
operating state.
When the indicator is lit green, pressing this switch puts
the unit into the standby state. The indicator initially
flashes green, and then lights red when the unit enters the
standby state.
This lights blue while a disc is being accessed and while a
file is open by a FAM or FTP connection. If the on/standby
switch is pressed while this indicator is lit, the unit waits
until access to the disc is completed before switching to the
standby state.
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Names and Functions of Parts
SUB CLIP button: Press this button, turning it on, to
perform playback of a clip list. A clip list selection
screen appears. To play back the clips in the order
they were recorded, press this button again, turning it
off. The clip list selection screen disappears.
Note
Do not turn off the POWER switch on the rear panel or
disconnect the power cord while the ACCESS indicator is
lit. Doing so can result in a loss of data on the disc.
c Remote control switch
Different positions of the switch allow different
Note
This button does not light, and pressing it has no
effect, when no clip lists are registered.
operations, as follows.
NETWORK: Enables access to the network. Operation
from the front panel of the unit is disabled during
access to a network device.
LOCAL: Enables operation from the front panel of the
unit.
CLIP MENU button: Press this button, turning it on, to
load, save, or delete a clip list. A clip list menu
appears. To erase the clip list screen from the display,
press the button again, turning it off.
REMOTE: Enables remote control of this unit from the
following devices.
For details about clip lists, see Chapter 4 “Scene
• Devices connected to external device connectors on
the rear panel
• Devices with HDSDI remote control functions
• The optional remote control panel (not supplied)
Use the setup menu item INTERFACE SELECT
>REMOTE I/F to select which of the connectors is
i THUMBNAIL/ESSENCE MARK button
This functions as a THUMBNAIL button when pressed
alone, and as an ESSENCE MARK button when pressed
together with the SHIFT button.
THUMBNAIL button: Press this button, turning it on, to
search for a frame by specifying a thumbnail (see
page 53), and to create a clip list. A thumbnail
selection screen appears on the display. To erase the
selection screen from the display, press the button
again, turning it off.
d LEVEL (audio level adjustment) knob
This adjusts the volume of the audio output from the
PHONES jack. At the same time, it also adjusts the volume
of the output from the AUDIO MONITOR connector on
the rear panel.
ESSENCE MARK button: Press this button, turning it
on, to search for a frame by specifying an essence
An essence mark selection list appears. To erase the
selection list from the display, press the button again,
turning it off.
e PHONES jack (stereo phone jack)
Connect stereo headphones with an impedance of 8 ohms
to monitor audio during recording, playback, and editing.
The monitored channel is selected by the MONI CH and
MONI SEL items on page P1 of the function menu (see
j Disc slot and EJECT button
Insert discs into the disc slot. The indicator flashes in
orange, and lights in blue when the disc is completely
loaded.
Press the EJECT button to eject a disc. The indicator
flashes in blue, and goes off when the disc is completely
ejected.
f SHIFT button
When pressed together with a button having two functions,
switches between the functions of the button.
Function button names are displayed in white when the
buttons are pressed alone, and in yellow when they are
pressed together with the SHIFT button.
k Infrared sensor
This receives signals from the supplied remote
commander.
g MENU button
Use this for system menu operations. The system menu
appears in the display when this button is pressed. The
same information is also superimposed on the display of a
monitor connected to the unit.
l RESET button
Press this button to reset counters. This button is also used
to cancel setup menu settings and abandon scene selections
(thumbnail search), and to cancel other operations.
Press once more to exit the menu.
For more information about the system menu, see Chapter
m SET button
Press this button to confirm menu and scene selection
(thumbnail search) settings, and to execute operations.
h SUB CLIP/CLIP MENU button
This functions as a SUB CLIP button when pressed alone,
and as a CLIP MENU button when pressed together with
the SHIFT button.
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Names and Functions of Parts
For details about scene selection, see Chapter 4 “Scene
1 Display and function menu section
1 Display
F1
F2
F3
F4
2 F1 to F5 buttons
F5
PAGE DISPLAY
3 DISPLAY/KEY INH button
4 PAGE button
q; Audio level meters
qa Audio format
5 Monitor video display section
0
0
TCG
6 Function
menu
EXT
-12
-20
-12
-20
TC MODE
PRESET
qs Recording/playback format
qd Time data type
-30
-40
-30
-40
RUN MODE
REC RUN
-60
-60
1
2
3
4
+
4CH 16 BIT
3
4
KEY INH
REC INH
REMOTE
RS422A
T C / V I T C
V I T C
MPEG HD
SP
VITC
1080
001/034
60I
INPUT
REM:077M
DF/NDF
NDF
qf Time data display section
00:00.00:00
REPEAT
P2
qg System line number
qh Clip number
7 Operation modes
8 Remaining disc capacity
9 Reference signal
qj System frequency
qk Audio monitor channels
a Display
c DISPLAY/KEY INH (key operation inhibit mode)
button
This functions as a DISPLAY button when pressed alone,
and as a KEY INH button when pressed together with the
SHIFT button.
Normally this displays the audio level meters, timecode,
monitor pictures, and current settings. It also displays
menus and scene selection (thumbnail search) setting
screens.
DISPLAY button: Each press of this button switches the
monitor video display section between its three
display sizes.
KEY INH button: Each press of this button turns key
operation inhibit mode on or off.
b F1 to F5 (Function 1 to Function 5) buttons
These buttons are enabled when the function menu (see
page 88) is visible. Each press of a button changes the
setting of the corresponding item in the menu.
When the SUB CLIP and THUMBNAIL buttons are lit,
the F4 button functions as a CHAPTER button, and the F5
button functions as an EXPAND button.
d PAGE button
This displays the function menu, if it is not already visible.
(The most recently accessed page appears.) If the function
menu is visible, this button switches between the function
menu pages (HOME, P1, P2).
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Names and Functions of Parts
e Monitor video display section
j Audio level meters
This displays monitor video and the system menu.
You can press the DISPLAY button to switch the display
of monitor video between three sizes. The largest size
occupies the full display screen.
These display the audio recording levels (during
recording) or audio playback levels (during playback) of
channels 1 to 4. If an audio level exceeds 0 dB, the red
indicator bar at the top lights.
k Audio format
Note
During playback, this displays the number of recording
audio channels on the disc and the number of quantization
bits. During recording, this displays the input signal format
selected with A1 INPUT to A4 INPUT on the HOME page
Use the largest size to view superimposed information.
f Function menu
Use the PAGE button to display this menu, and to switch
between the pages (HOME, P1, P2) of the menu. Each
page has five setting items, which correspond to the F1 to
F5 buttons. Press the corresponding button to change a
setting.
1)
E video, this displays 2CH/16BIT (two channels, 16 bits)
or 4CH/16BIT (four channels, 16 bits), according to the
setting of AUDIO CONTROL >REC MODE in the setup
the DVCAM format is being used.
1) E-E: Abbreviation of Electric to Electric. A mode in which input video and
audio signals are output after passing through electric circuits only.
g Operation modes
This displays the current operation modes.
KEY INH (key operation inhibit mode): Key operation
inhibit mode has been turned on with the KEY INH
button.
REC INH (recording inhibit mode): Recording inhibit
mode has been turned on by setting REC INH on page
currently loaded disc is write protected.
l Recording/playback format
This displays the following.
During playback: Recording format of the loaded disc.
During recording/E-E screen display/FAM connection:
Signal format
Compression method
a)
(video bit rate)
MPEG HD
HQ
SP
LP
–
Note
Recording inhibit mode is also turned on when the
settings of the recorded part of the currently loaded
disc do not match the current settings (number of
recording audio channels, system frequency) of the
unit.
DVCAM
a) Selected with OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >REC FORMAT in the
m Time data type
This displays the type of the time data that appears in the
time data display section. The time data type is set with
COUNTER: Elapsed recording/playback time
TC/VITC: Timecode
REMOTE/interface name (remote mode): The remote
control switch is set to “REMOTE”. (The interface
name corresponds to the setting of INTERFACE
SELECT >REMOTE I/F in the setup menu (see page
103).)
REPEAT (repeat mode): OPERATIONAL FUNCTION
>REPEAT MODE in the setup menu is set to “ON”
UB/VIUB: User bits
When TC or UB is selected, and VITC is selected under
a VITC indicator appears, TC changes to VITC, and UB
changes to VIUB.
h Remaining disc capacity
This displays the remaining capacity on the currently
loaded disc.
n Time data display section
Normally this displays the time data selected with CNTR
Messages appear here when an error occurs and when the
unit enters a different mode.
i Reference signal
This displays the type of reference signal to which this unit
is synchronizing.
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
o System line number
This displays 1080, 525, or 625 depending on the signal
format during recording, playback, FAM connection.
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Names and Functions of Parts
p Clip number
m button: MARK2 button
This displays the clip number of the clip being monitored.
The clip number in the figure indicates that the first clip
out of 34 clips is selected.
< button: IN button
, button: OUT button
You can use these buttons for menu setting operations,
thumbnail selection, setting or deleting In/Out points, and
so on.
q System frequency
This displays the system frequency being used by this unit
1 </IN button and ,/OUT button
MARK1
r Audio monitor channels
IN
OUT
This displays the audio monitor channels, as set with
MONI CH and MONI SEL on page P1 of the function
2 M/MARK1 button and m/MARK2 button
MARK2
3 IN indicator and OUT indicator
When you are monitoring channels 1 and 2 (MONI CH is
set to “CH 1/2”), the display changes as follows,
depending on the setting of MONI SEL.
a </IN button and ,/OUT button
When the setup or disc menu is visible, use these buttons
to change menu settings. When the THUMBNAIL button
is lit, you can use these for thumbnail selection.
An In or Out point is set when you press the SET button
with the </IN or ,/OUT button held down. The In or
Out point setting is deleted when you press the RESET
button with the </IN or ,/OUT button held down.
MONI SEL setting
MONO L (monaural L)
MONO R (monaural R)
STEREO
Display
1
2
1
2
1 / 2
1 + 2
MIX
2 Audio level adjustment section
b M/MARK1 button and m/MARK2 button
When the setup or disc menu is visible, use these buttons
to change menu settings. When the THUMBNAIL button
is lit, you can use these for thumbnail selection.
During recording and playback, the M/MARK1 or m/
MARK2 button can be pressed with the SET button held
down to record a SHOT MARK1 or SHOT MARK2 as an
essence mark.
1 CH 1 to CH 4 knobs
2 VARIABLE switch
CH 1
CH 2
CH 3
CH 4
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
To delete or change essence marks, use the supplied PDZ-
1 Proxy Browsing Software. See “Using PDZ-1 Proxy
information about installing the PDZ-1 software. See the
online help of PDZ-1 for more information about using
PDZ-1.
a CH 1 to CH 4 (audio level) knobs
Depending on the setting of the VARIABLE switch, these
adjust the input audio or playback audio levels of CH 1 to
CH 4.
You can delete SHOT MARK1 and SHOT MARK2 in the
CHAPTER screen. For details, see “To delete shot marks
b VARIABLE (audio level adjustment selector)
switch
This selects whether the input audio or the playback audio
has the levels adjusted by the CH 1 to CH 4 knobs.
REC: Adjust the input audio levels. The playback audio
levels are fixed at their preset values.
PRESET: All of the audio levels are fixed at preset values.
PB: Adjust the playback audio levels. The input audio
levels are fixed at their preset values.
c IN indicator and OUT indicator
IN indicator: This lights when an In point exists. It flashes
if an attempt is made to set an In point after a recorded
Out point.
OUT indicator: This lights when an Out point exists. It
flashes if an attempt is made to set an Out point before
a recorded In point.
3 Arrow buttons
The four arrow buttons are also used as the MARK1
button, MARK2 button, IN button, and OUT button, as
follows.
M button: MARK1 button
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Names and Functions of Parts
The shuttle dial has a detent at the center position, for still
image playback.
4 Shuttle/jog/variable-speed playback
control block
Note
4 Jog/shuttle transport indicators
When OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >SEARCH
ENABLE in the setup menu is set to “DIAL DIRECT” (see
page 95), return the shuttle dial to the center position after
using it.
VAR
1 VAR button
JOG
2 JOG button
SHUTTLE
3 SHUTTLE
5 Recording/playback control block
button
5 Jog dial
1 PREV/TOP button
2 PLAY button
6 Shuttle dial
3 NEXT/END button
For details about playback operations with these buttons
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
a VAR (variable) button
To play back in variable-speed mode using the shuttle dial,
TOP
END
F REV
F FWD
STANDBY
press this button, turning it on.
4 STOP/STANDBY button
b JOG button
5 REC button
To play back in jog mode using the jog dial, press this
button, turning it on.
a PREV (previous)/TOP button
c SHUTTLE button
To play back in shuttle mode using the shuttle dial, press
this button, turning it on.
This functions as a PREV button when pressed alone, and
as a TOP button when pressed together with the SHIFT
button.
PREV button: Press this button, turning it on, to jump to
the first frame of the current clip or the previous REC
d Jog/shuttle transport indicators
These show the playback direction in jog, shuttle, or
variable-speed mode.
b (green): Lights during playback in the reverse direction.
B (green): Lights during playback in the forward
direction.
1)
START essence mark. When pressed at the first
frame of the current clip, this button jumps to the first
frame of the previous clip (if it exists).
TOP button: Press this button to jump to the first frame of
the first clip or to the first REC START essence mark
1)
x (red): Lights during still image display.
of the first clip.
You can perform a high-speed search in the reverse
direction by pressing the PREV button together with the
PLAY button.
e Jog dial
Turn this for playback in jog mode. Turn clockwise for
forward direction playback, and counterclockwise for
reverse direction playback. In jog mode, the playback
speed varies in the range 1 times normal speed, according
to the rotation rate of the jog dial. The dial has no detents.
1) The setting of OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >FIND MODE determines
whether the unit jumps to clips or to REC START essence marks.
When you play back clips recorded with the Clip Continuous Rec function
(see page 50), you should set this menu item to “REC START EM”.
f Shuttle dial
b PLAY button
Turn this for playback in shuttle mode or variable-speed
mode. Turn clockwise for forward direction playback, and
counterclockwise for reverse direction playback.
• In shuttle mode, the playback speed varies in the range
20 times normal speed (using MPEG HD/DVCAM),
according to the angular position of the shuttle dial.
• In variable-speed mode, you can finely adjust the
playback speed from –1 to +2 times normal speed,
according to the angular position of the shuttle dial.
Press this button, turning it on, to start playback. Press the
STOP button to stop playback.
You can perform a high-speed search in the forward or
reverse direction by pressing this button together with the
NEXT button or PREV button.
c NEXT/END button
This functions as a NEXT button when pressed alone, and
as an END button when pressed together with the SHIFT
button.
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Names and Functions of Parts
NEXT button: Press this button, turning it on, to jump to
STOP button: Press this button, turning it on, to stop
recording or playback. The frame at the stop position
is displayed.
the first frame of the next clip or the next REC
1)
START essence mark.
END button: Press this button to jump to the last frame of
STANDBY button: Press this button to put the unit into
standby-off mode (the STOP button lights, and the
STANDBY indicator goes off). Press it again to
return to the original state (the STOP button lights,
and the STANDBY indicator lights).
the last clip or to the last REC START essence mark
1)
of the last clip.
You can perform a high-speed search in the forward
direction by pressing the NEXT button together with the
PLAY button.
This unit enters standby off mode automatically after
a certain length of time passes.
1) The setting of OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >FIND MODE determines
whether the unit jumps to clips or to REC START essence marks.
When you play back clips recorded with the Clip Continuous Rec function
(see page 50), you should set this menu item to “REC START EM”.
You can specify the length of time until the transition
into standby off mode. For details, see the explanation
d STOP/STANDBY button
e REC (record) button
This functions as a STOP button when pressed alone, and
as a STANDBY button when pressed together with the
SHIFT button.
Press this button together with the PLAY button to start
recording. Recording starts on the unrecorded part of the
disc.
Press the STOP button to stop recording. A clip is created
from the recorded section.
Rear Panel
4 Digital audio signal input/output
section
5 Timecode input/output section
REF VIDEO INPUT
COMPOSITE OUTPUT
AUDIO MONITOR
TIME CODE
IN OUT
-AC IN
R
L
1 Analog video signal
POWER
input/output section
6 Power supply
AUDIO INPUT
2/4
AUDIO OUTPUT
2/4
DIGITAL
AUDIO
1/2
1/2
3/4
3/4
section
1/3
1/3
(AES/EBU)
INPUT
2 Analog audio signal
input/output section
OUTPUT
HDSDI INPUT
HDSDI OUTPUT
SDSDI OUTPUT
1
2
MONITOR
RS232C
REMOTE(9P)
S400
3 Digital signal input/
CONTROL
output section
7 External device connection
section
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Names and Functions of Parts
1 Analog video signal input/output
2 Analog audio signal input/output
section
section
1 AUDIO INPUT 1/3 and 2/4 connectors
1 REF VIDEO INPUT connectors
2 AUDIO OUTPUT 1/3 and 2/4
2 COMPOSITE OUTPUT
connectors
connectors
3 AUDIO MONITOR
connectors
REF VIDEO INPUT
COMPOSITE OUTPUT
AUDIO MONITOR
R
L
3 MONITOR
connector
AUDIO INPUT
2/4
AUDIO OUTPUT
2/4
1/3
1/3
MONITOR
a AUDIO INPUT (analog audio signal input) 1/3 and
2/4 connectors (XLR 3-pin, female)
a REF VIDEO INPUT (reference video signal input)
connectors (BNC type)
The two connectors form a loop-through connection; when
These connectors input two channels of analog audio.
You can use the A1 INPUT to A4 INPUT items on the
the signals input to connectors 1/3 (ANALOG1) and
connectors 2/4 (ANALOG2) to audio channels 1 to 4.
You can set the reference input levels with the setup menu
item AUDIO CONTROL >LEVEL SELECT (the factory
default settings are INPUT: +4 dB, REF LEVEL: –20 dB).
a reference video signal is input to the left connector, the
same signal is output from the right connector (
) to a
connected device. When no connection is made to the right
connector, the left connector is automatically terminated
with an impedance of 75 ohms.
b COMPOSITE OUTPUT connectors (phono jack,
BNC type)
These output composite video signals.
b AUDIO OUTPUT (analog audio signal output) 1/3
and 2/4 connectors (XLR 3-pin, male)
When CHAR SEL on page P1 of the function menu is set
to “ON”, and DISPLAY CONTROL >SD CHARA in the
setup menu is set to “COMPOSITE” or “ALL”,
information such as timecode, menu settings, and error
messages is superimposed on the output signals (see page
40).
These output two channels of analog audio.
For 4-channel audio, you can use the INTERFACE
SELECT >AUDIO OUTPUT item of the setup menu (see
page 103) to select whether to output channels 1 and 2, or
channels 3 and 4 (factory default setting: channels 1 and
2).
You can set the output level with the setup menu item
AUDIO CONTROL >LEVEL SELECT (factory default
c MONITOR connector (D-sub 15-pin)
This outputs HD analog video signals. The output signals
can be switched with INTERFACE SELECT >D-SUB
When CHAR SEL on page P1 of the function menu is set
to “ON”, and DISPLAY CONTROL >HD CHARA in the
setup menu is set to “ALL”, information such as timecode,
menu settings, and error messages is superimposed on the
c AUDIO MONITOR connectors (phono jack)
These output audio signals for monitoring.
You can select the channels to monitor with MONI CH and
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Names and Functions of Parts
These input AES/EBU format digital audio signals. The
1/2 connector corresponds to audio channels 1 and 2, and
the 3/4 connector corresponds to audio channels 3 and 4.
To handle input signals as non-audio data, use the AUDIO
CONTROL >DATA MODE item of the setup menu (see
page 102) to set the input of channels 1 and 2 (CH1/CH2
IN) or the input of channels 3 and 4 (CH3/CH4 IN) to
“DATA”.
3 Digital signal input/output section
1 HDSDI INPUT connector
2 HDSDI OUTPUT connectors
3 SDSDI OUTPUT
connector
HDSDI INPUT
HDSDI OUTPUT
SDSDI OUTPUT
1
2
b DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUTPUT 1/2 and
3/4 connectors (BNC type)
These output AES/EBU format digital audio signals. The
1/2 connector corresponds to audio channels 1 and 2, and
the 3/4 connector corresponds to audio channels 3 and 4.
a HDSDI (HD serial digital interface) INPUT
connector (BNC type)
This inputs HD format video and audio signals.
5 Timecode input/output section
b HDSDI (HD serial digital interface) OUTPUT
connectors (BNC type)
1 TIME CODE IN connector
2 TIME CODE OUT connector
These output HD format video and audio signals.
When CHAR SEL on page P1 of the function menu is set
to “ON”, and DISPLAY CONTROL >HD CHARA in the
setup menu is set to “ALL” (or either “HDSDI2” or “ALL”
for the HDSDI OUTPUT 2 connector), information such
as timecode, menu settings, and error messages is
TIME CODE
IN
OUT
a TIME CODE IN connector
Inputs SMPTE timecode generated by an external device.
c SDSDI OUTPUT connector (BNC type)
This outputs SDSDI signals downconverted from HD
video input signals, or the SDSDI signals being played
back or being recorded.
When CHAR SEL on page P1 of the function menu is set
to “ON”, and DISPLAY CONTROL >SD CHARA in the
setup menu is set to “SDI” or “ALL”, information such as
timecode, menu settings, and error messages is
b TIME CODE OUT connector
Outputs the following timecode, depending on the
operating state of the unit.
During playback: Playback timecode
During recording: The timecode from the internal
timecode generator or the timecode input to the TIME
CODE IN connector.
4 Digital audio signal input/output
Note
section
In E-E mode no timecode is output if TIME CODE >EE
OUT PHASE in the setup menu is set to “MUTING” (see
1 DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) INPUT
1/2 and 3/4 connectors
6 Power supply section
DIGITAL
AUDIO
1/2
1/2
3/4
(AES/EBU)
INPUT
3/4
1 - AC IN connector
OUTPUT
2 POWER switch
-AC IN
POWER
2 DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUTPUT
1/2 and 3/4 connectors
a DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) INPUT 1/2 and 3/4
connectors (BNC type)
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Names and Functions of Parts
a -AC IN (AC power input) connector
Connect to an AC power supply with the power cord (not
supplied).
c REMOTE(9P) (remote control 9-pin) connector
(D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A compliant, female)
To control this unit from a controller or VTR supporting
the RS-422A Sony 9-pin VTR protocol, connect the device
to this connector. When you use this connector, set the
remote connector selector switch to the REMOTE(9P)
side, and set INTERFACE SELECT > REMOTE I/F in the
b POWER (main power) switch
Press the + side to power on the unit. Press the a side to
power off.
When using the unit, normally leave the POWER switch in
the + (on) position, and use the on/standby switch on the
front panel to switch the unit between the operating state
and standby state.
d Remote connector selector switch
Push this switch to the side of the remote control connector
you are using, either the RS232C connector or the
REMOTE (9P) connector.
Note
If you press the on/standby switch on the front panel while
the unit is in the operating state, the unit saves its data and
then enters the standby state (the on/standby indicator
lights red). Before turning the main power off, always
check to be sure that the unit is in the standby state, and
then push the main power switch to the a side.
e
S400 connector (6-pin, IEEE1394 compliant)
Connect a DV device or computer using an i.LINK cable.
The following connection types are supported. They are
selected by setting INTERFACE SELECT >i.LINK
AV/C (Audio/Video Control) connection: Output
DVCAM format digital video and audio signals
(i.LINK MODE set to “AV/C”).
7 External device connection section
Audio output signals are 2ch or 4ch, as selected by
AUDIO CONTROL >DV OUT MODE in the setup
1 CONTROL connector
2 RS232C connector
FAM (file access mode) connection: Input and output
files between this unit and a computer (i.LINK
MODE set to “FAM (PC REMOTE)”).
3 REMOTE(9P) connector
RS232C
REMOTE(9P)
S400
CONTROL
Notes
• If video or audio signals from an external device
connected to the S400 connector fail to be output,
disconnect the i.LINK cable and connect it again,
pushing it straight in.
4
5
Remote connector
selector switch
S400 connector
• Before connecting or disconnecting an i.LINK cable
between this unit and a device with a 6-pin i.LINK
connector, power off the device and disconnect its power
cord from the electrical outlet. If the i.LINK cable is
connected or disconnected with the device’s power plug
still connected, high voltage (8 to 40 V) from the
device’s i.LINK connector can flow into this unit,
possibly damaging the unit.
• When connecting this unit to a device with a 6-pin
i.LINK connector, connect to the 6-pin i.LINK
connector of the other device first.
• Except in playback modes (jog and shuttle modes, etc.),
audio signals output from this connector and monitored
on another device may sound different from the audio
signals played back on this unit.
6 U terminal
a CONTROL connector (minijack 4-pole)
Connect the optional RM-LG2 Remote Control Unit.
b RS232C (serial interface) connector (D-sub 9-pin,
male)
Connect a computer or other device with a serial interface
to control this unit from that device.
When you use this connector, set the remote connector
selector switch to the RS232C side, and set INTERFACE
SELECT >REMOTE I/F in the setup menu to “9PIN/RS-
Note
f U (signal ground) terminal
Connect to the system ground.
This unit cannot be used as a recorder for linear editing.
When it receives an assemble command, this unit starts
normal recording operation and creates a new clip.
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Names and Functions of Parts
PLAY key: Press this to start playback. Press the STOP
key to stop playback.
Infrared Remote Commander
NEXT key: Press this to jump to the first frame of the next
clip or to the next REC START essence mark.
STOP key: Press this to stop recording or playback.
The corresponding functions are executed when you point
the remote commander at the infrared sensor of the main
unit and press the keys and setting pad.
1)
If you want to disable control of this unit from the remote
commander, set INTERFACE SELECT >WIRELESS
1) The setting of OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >FIND MODE determines
whether the unit jumps to clips or to REC START essence marks.
When you play back clips recorded with the Clip Continuous Rec function
(see page 50), you should set this menu item to “REC START EM”.
f SEARCH keys
1 Setting pad
Press m to perform –5 times normal speed shuttle
playback in the reverse direction.
PUSH SET
2 THUMBNAIL key
THUMBNAIL SUB CLIP
Press M to perform +5 times normal speed shuttle
playback in the forward direction.
3 CHARACTER key
CHARACTER
4 SUB CLIP key
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
Using the infrared remote commander
5 Recording/playback
control keys
SEARCH
Before use
6 SEARCH keys
Pull out the insulation sheet.
Insulation sheet
a Setting pad
Positions on the pad correspond to functions of the main
unit, as follows.
Press the top side: M/MARK1 button
Press the bottom side: m/MARK2 button
Press the left side: </IN button
Press the right side: ,/OUT button
Press the middle: SET button
To replace the lithium battery in the remote
commander
The remote commander uses a CR2025 Lithium Battery.
Do not use a battery other than the CR2025.
b THUMBNAIL key
This has the same function as the THUMBNAIL button on
the main unit.
1
Hold down the lock lever 1, and then pull out the
battery holder 2.
c CHARACTER key
Each press of this key turns the character information
superimposed on the monitor screen on and off, or
switches to the LCD.
d SUB CLIP key
This has the same function as the SUB CLIP button on the
2
main unit.
1
Note
2
Insert a new battery with the + symbol facing upward
(1), and then push the battery holder until it clicks
(2).
Pressing this key has no effect when no clip list is
registered.
e Recording/playback control keys
PREV (previous) key:Press this to jump to the first frame
of the current clip or the previous REC START
1)
essence mark. When pressed at the first frame of the
current clip, this button jumps to the first frame of the
previous clip (if it exists).
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Names and Functions of Parts
Face the + symbol upward.
2
1
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge,
disassemble or dispose of in fire.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
ATTENTION
Danger d’explosion si la batterie n’est pas replacée
correctement.
Remplacez-la uniquement avec le même type ou un type
équivalent recommandé par le fabricant.
Disposez des batteries usagées selon les instructions du
fabricant.
VORSICHT
Explosionsgefahr bei Verwendung falscher Batterien.
Batterien nur durch den vom Hersteller empfohlenen oder
einen gleichwertigen Typ ersetzen.
Verbrauchte Batterien entsprechend den Anweisungen des
Herstellers entsorgen.
Battery lifetime
When the lithium battery output falls, even button presses
may not operate. The average lithium battery lifetime is
about one year, but this depends on the pattern of use.
If pressing the remote control buttons produces absolutely
no effect on this unit, replace the battery, then check the
operation again.
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Names and Functions of Parts
Preparations
2
Chapter
SYSTEM SEL
Setting the System
Frequency
SYSTEM FREQ:
60I
50I
30P
25P
23.98P
This unit is shipped with the system frequency still unset.
Therefore, you need to set the system frequency before
using the unit. (The unit cannot be used unless the system
frequency is set.)
SELECT : ( )( )KEY
DATA SET :
SET KEY
Once it is set, the system frequency is retained even when
the unit is powered off.
2
3
Press the M/MARK1 button or the m/MARK2 button
to select the system frequency to use.
To set the system frequency
Use the following procedure.
Press the SET button.
“NOW SAVING...” appears in the time data display
section, and the modified setting is saved in the unit’s
memory.
Rear panel
“COMPLETE ! !” appears when save processing
finishes.
POWER
POWER
switch
1
2
If you have selected 60I, 30P, or 23.98P
When you press the SET button with 60I, 30P, or
23.98P selected in step 2, the following screen
appears.
EJECT
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
0
0
TCG
EXT
-12
-20
-12
-20
TC MODE
PRESET
-30
-40
-60
-30
-40
-60
ACCESS
RUN MODE
REC RUN
1
2
3
4
VAR
MARK1
+
NETWORK
4CH 16 BIT
3
4
T C / V I T C
V I T C
MENU
CHAPTER
EXPAND
MPEG HD
SP
VITC
1080 60I
COOO1
LOCAL
REM:077M
DF/NDF
NDF
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
SET RESET
JOG
P2
00:00.00:00
PAGE DISPLAY
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SYSTEM SEL
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
SHIFT
TOP
END
F
REV
F
FWD
STANDBY
SYSTEM FREQ : 601
UC/J SELECT :
UC
UCP
J
Time data display section
4
3
1
Power the unit on.
SELECT : ( )( )KEY
DATA SET :
SET KEY
“SYSTEM SEL” appears in the time data display
section.
Press the M/MARK1 and m/MARK2 buttons to select
“UC” (for areas outside Japan) or “J” (for Japan), then
press the SET button.
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Setting the System Frequency
Note
Connections and
Settings
Be sure to carry out step 3 before powering the unit off
(putting it into standby). The new system frequency
setting will not be saved if you power off without
carrying out step 3.
Note
4
Press the on/standby switch to power the unit off (put
it into standby), and then press it again to power the
unit on.
Production of some of the peripherals and related devices
described in this chapter has been discontinued.
For advice about choosing devices, please contact your
Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative.
The selected system frequency becomes available for
use.
You can change the system frequency setting by using the
setup menu item OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >SYSTEM
SEL >SYSTEM FREQ.
For details about the setup menu, see page 90 “System
Menu” in Chapter 6.
Connecting an External Monitor
You can connect a video monitor to this unit’s video output
connectors or to the MONITOR connector. The following
figure shows an example using a Sony multi-format LCD
monitor.
Note
You can also superimpose character information such as
timecode and the unit’s operating status on output video.
For details, see “Superimposed Text Information” (page
40).
When the system frequency is set to 60I or 30P, select
drop-frame mode (DF) or non-drop-frame mode (NDF) on
To view HD video
Connect an HD video monitor using method 1 or 2 in
the following figure.
When you connect a monitor with method 2, set the setup
menu item INTERFACE SELECT >D-SUB OUTPUT to
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Connections and Settings
COMPOSITE
OUTPUT
REF VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO
MONITOR
TIME CODE
AUDIO
MONITOR
TIME CODE
PDW-F75 (this unit)
PDW-F75 (this unit)
CMPOSITE OUTPUT
AUDIO MONITOR
-AC IN
REF VIDEO INPUT
COMPOSITE OUTPUT
AUDIO MONITOR
-AC IN
R
L
IN
OUT
POWER
R
L
IN
OUT
POWER
AUDIO INPUT
AUDIO OUTPUT
2/4
DIGITAL
AUDIO
1/2
1/2
3/4
3/4
AUDIO INPUT
2/4
AUDIO OUTPUT
2/4
DIGITAL
AUDIO
1/2
1/2
3/4
3/4
1/3
2/4
1/3
(AES/EBU)
1/3
1/3
(AES/EBU)
INPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
HDSDI INPUT
HDSDI OUTPUT
SDSDI OUTPUT
HDSDI INPUT
HDSDI OUTPUT
SDSDI OUTPUT
1
2
1
2
MONITOR
RS232C
REMOTE(9P)
MONITOR
RS232C
REMOTE(9P)
S400
S400
CONTROL
CONTROL
SDSDI
OUTPUT
HDSDI
OUTPUT
MONITOR
2
1
2
1
2
SDI signal input
connector
2
a)
COMPOSITE
IN connector
SDI signal input
connector
Y/P /P
R
connectors
B
a)
AUDIO IN
connector
AUDIO IN
connector
MEU-WX2 Multi-Format Engine
MEU-WX2 Multi-Format Engine
LMD-172W/232W Multi-Format LCD Monitor
LMD-172W/232W Multi-Format LCD Monitor
a) To input SDSDI signals, a BKM-220D (not supplied) is required.
a) To input HDSDI signals, a BKM-243HS (not supplied) is required.
Connection method and connection cables
Connection method and connection cables
Connection method
Connection cables (not
supplied)
Connection method Connection cables (not
supplied)
1
2
SDSDI
75Ω coaxial cable
Composite
75Ω coaxial cable, phono
plug – stereo miniplug cable
1 HDSDI
75Ω coaxial cable
2 Component
D-Sub 15-pin – analog
(Y/P /P )
component cable, phono plug –
stereo miniplug cable
B
R
Using PDZ-1 over an i.LINK
Connection (FAM Connection)
To view SD video
Connect an SD video monitor using method 1 or 2 in the
following figure.
You can use the supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software
to do simple editing of proxy AV data. The following
explains how to make an i.LINK connection between this
unit and a computer with PDZ-1 installed, and how to
access this unit by FAM (file access mode).
Notes
• The required FAM driver is installed when you install
the PDZ-1 software.
• Use version 2.01 or higher of the FAM driver.
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Connections and Settings
• This unit’s S400 connector has 6 pins. Check the
number of pins on the i.LINK connector of your
notebook computer, and use an appropriate i.LINK
cable.
Notes
• The S400 connector of this unit outputs video/audio
signals in DVCAM format. Data recorded in MPEG HD
format is output after being converted into DVCAM
format.
• The nonlinear editing system to be connected to this unit
requires editing software (not supplied) supporting the
DVCAM format.
See “Using PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software” in Chapter
4 (page 79) for more information about installing the
PDZ-1 software. See the online help of PDZ-1 for more
information about using PDZ-1.
• To transfer video and audio signals (AV/C data), use
AUDIO CONTROL >DV OUT MODE (see page 102)
in the setup menu to select the audio mode (the factory
default is “2ch”).
Some limitations apply to FAM connections. For details,
• This unit’s S400 connector has 6 pins. Check the
number of pins on the i.LINK connector of your laptop
computer, and use an appropriate i.LINK cable.
PDW-F75 (this unit)
REF VIDEO INPUT
COMPOSITE OUTPUT
AUDIO MONITOR
TIME CODE
IN OUT
-AC IN
R
L
POWER
AUDIO INPUT
2/4
AUDIO OUTPUT
2/4
DIGITAL
AUDIO
1/2
1/2
3/4
3/4
PDW-F75(this unit)
1/3
1/3
(AES/EBU)
INPUT
REF VIDEO INPUT
COMPOSITE OUTPUT
AUDIO MONITOR
TIME CODE
IN OUT
-AC IN
R
L
POWER
OUTPUT
HDSDI INPUT
HDSDI OUTPUT
1
SDSDI OUTPUT
2
MONITOR
RS232C
REMOTE(9P)
AUDIO INPUT
2/4
AUDIO OUTPUT
2/4
DIGITAL
AUDIO
1/2
1/2
3/4
3/4
S400
CONTROL
1/3
1/3
(AES/EBU)
INPUT
OUTPUT
HDSDI INPUT
HDSDI OUTPUT
SDSDI OUTPUT
1
2
S400
MONITOR
RS232C
REMOTE(9P)
S400
CONTROL
S400
i.LINK cable
(not supplied)
i.LINK cable
(not supplied)
i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector
Laptop computer
i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector
Laptop computer
On the computer
On this unit
Install PDZ-1.
Set the setup menu item
INTERFACE SELECT
>REMOTE I/F to “i.LINK” (see
On the computer
On this unit
Install editing software
supporting the DVCAM
format.
Set the setup menu item
INTERFACE SELECT
>REMOTE I/F to “i.LINK” (see
Set the setup menu item
INTERFACE SELECT >i.LINK
MODE to “FAM(PC REMOTE)”
Set the setup menu item
INTERFACE SELECT >i.LINK
MODE to “AV/C” (see page
103).
Connecting to a Nonlinear Editing
System (AV/C Connection)
Connections for Cut Editing
You can send video/audio signals (AV/C data) from this
unit to a nonlinear editing system connected to the S400
connector.
By connecting this unit to a VTR, you can configure a cut
editing system. Some example connections are shown in
the following.
The following figure shows an example connection.
Connection)” (page 29) for the connections and settings to
make a FAM connection between this unit and a nonlinear
editing system.
Note
This unit cannot be used as a recorder for linear editing.
When it receives an assemble command, this unit starts
normal recording operation and creates a new clip.
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Connections and Settings
When making the connections, also refer to the manuals
provided with the equipment to be connected.
unit settings.
When using an editing control unit
The following figure shows a cut editing system
comprising this unit as a player, an HDW-M2000/M2000P
unit as a recorder, and a BVE-700A as an editing control
unit.
HD video monitor
1: 75Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)
2: 9-pin remote control cable (not supplied)
To analog audio
input connector
3: Phono plug – stereo miniplug cable
(not supplied)
To HDSDI input
connector
3
1
HDSDI
OUTPUT
AUDIO
PDW-F75 (this unit, player)
MONITOR
REF VIDEO INPUT
COMPOSITE OUTPUT
AUDIO MONITOR
TIME CODE
IN OUT
-AC IN
1
R
L
POWER
Reference video signal
REF VIDEO
INPUT
AUDIO INPUT
2/4
AUDIO OUTPUT
2/4
DIGITAL
AUDIO
1/2
1/2
3/4
3/4
1/3
1/3
(AES/EBU)
INPUT
OUTPUT
HDSDI INPUT
HDSDI OUTPUT
SDSDI OUTPUT
1
2
REF VIDEO
INPUT
MONITOR
RS232C
REMOTE(9P)
S400
CONTROL
HDSDI
REMOTE(9P)
Remoteconnector
selector switch
OUTPUT
1
2
1
REF VIDEO
INPUT
HDSDI
INPUT
PLAYER-1
75Ω
REF VIDEO
INPUT
SDI OUT
SDI IN
1
AC IN
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO
OUT2
VIDEO
OUT1
AUX/
TITLE
RECORDER
PLAYER-2
PLAYER-1
PLAYER-1
PLAYER-3
SWER
MIXER
RECORDER
PLAYER-3
PLAYER-2
NETWORK
PANEL
GPI
EDL
REF VIDEO IN
REF
RECORDER
VIDEO IN
BVE-700A(editing
control unit)
HDSDI
1
OUTPUT 3
(SUPER)
HDW-M2000/M2000P
(recorder)
REMOTE 1-IN(9P)
2
To HDSDI input connector
HD video monitor
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Connections and Settings
Reference
video signal
HDW-M2000/M2000P
(recorder) settings
This unit (player) settings
HD video monitor
To HDSDI input connector
REMOTE 1(9P) button: Lit Set the setup menu item
INTERFACE SELECT
To analog audio input
connector
>REMOTE I/F to “9PIN/RS-
1
1
3
Remote control switch:
REMOTE
PDW-F75
(this unit, player)
REF VIDEO
INPUT
HDSDI
AUDIO
MONITOR
TIME CODE
OUTPUT
Remote connector selector
switch: REMOTE(9P)
REF VIDEO INPUT
COMPOSITE OUTPUT
AUDIO MONITOR
-AC IN
R
L
IN
OUT
POWER
AUDIO INPUT
2/4
AUDIO OUTPUT
2/4
DIGITAL
AUDIO
1/2
1/2
3/4
3/4
1/3
1/3
(AES/EBU)
INPUT
For details about the settings of the HDW-M2000/
M2000P, refer to the operation manual for the unit.
OUTPUT
HDSDI INPUT
HDSDI OUTPUT
SDSDI OUTPUT
1
2
MONITOR
RS232C
REMOTE(9P)
S400
CONTROL
When using the editing functions of the
recorder (connections using the REMOTE
(9P) connector)
Remote connector
selector switch
REF VIDEO
INPUT
HDSDI
REMOTE(9P)
OUTPUT
2
1
The following figure shows a cut editing system
comprising this unit as a player and an HDW-M2000/
M2000P unit as a recorder. In this example, video and
audio signals are connected by SDI, and control signals are
transferred via the REMOTE(9P) connector.
1
HDW-M2000/M2000P
(recorder)
REF VIDEO
INPUT
HDSDI
INPUT
75Ω
HDSDI
OUTPUT 3
(SUPER)
1
REMOTE 1-OUT(9P)
To HDSDI input connector
HD video monitor
1: 75Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)
2: 9-pin remote control cable (not supplied)
3: Phono plug – stereo miniplug cable (not supplied)
HDW-M2000/M2000P
(recorder) settings
This unit (player) settings
REMOTE 1(9P) button:
Unlit
Set the setup menu item
INTERFACE SELECT
>REMOTE I/F to “9PIN/RS-
Remote control switch:
REMOTE
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Connections and Settings
HDW-M2000/M2000P
(recorder) settings
This unit (player) settings
SD video monitor
To composite video input connector
To analog audio input connector
75Ω termination switch:
ON
Remote connector selector
switch: REMOTE(9P)
For details about the settings of the HDW-M2000/
M2000P, refer to the operation manual for that unit.
2
1
COMPOSITE
OUTPUT
AUDIO
MONITOR
TIME CODE
PDW-F75 (this unit, player)
When using the editing functions of the
recorder (connections using the S400
connector)
REF VIDEO INPUT
COMPOSITE OUTPUT
AUDIO MONITOR
-AC IN
R
L
IN
OUT
POWER
AUDIO INPUT
2/4
AUDIO OUTPUT
2/4
DIGITAL
AUDIO
1/2
1/2
3/4
3/4
1/3
1/3
(AES/EBU)
INPUT
The following figure shows a cut editing system
comprising this unit as a player and a DSR-2000A/2000AP
unit as a recorder. In this system, video/audio signals and
control signals are all transferred through the S400
connector.
OUTPUT
HDSDI INPUT
HDSDI OUTPUT
SDSDI OUTPUT
1
2
MONITOR
RS232C
REMOTE(9P)
S400
CONTROL
S400
4
DSR-2000A/2000AP (recorder)
i.LINK
VIDEO OUT 3
(SUPER)
MONITOR
AUDIO
1
To composite
video input
connector
3
To analog audio input connector
SD video monitor
1: 75Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)
2: Phono plug – stereo miniplug cable (not supplied)
3: Phono plug cable (not supplied)
4: i.LINK cable (not supplied)
DSR-2000A/2000AP
(recorder) settings
This unit’s (player) settings
i.LINK button: Lit
Remote control switch:
REMOTE
SDTI/i.LINK button: i.LINK Set the setup menu item
INTERFACE SELECT
>REMOTE I/F to “i.LINK” (see
For details about the settings of the DSR-2000A/2000AP,
refer to the operating instructions for that unit.
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Connections and Settings
Editing Control Unit Settings
External Synchronization
When connecting an editing control unit to use with this
unit, make the following settings.
This unit synchronizes as shown in the following table,
according to the presence or absence of signals input to the
HDSDI INPUT connector, the presence or absence of
signals input to the REF VIDEO INPUT connector, and
the setting of the V INPUT item on the HOME page of the
BVE-700/700A/2000/9100
Set VTR constants as follows.
System
frequency
VTR CONSTANT 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Signal
input to
HDSDI
INPUT
Signal
V INPUT External
setting synchronization
30P/60I
25P/50I
24P
A0 98
A1 98
A2 98
00
00
00
96
16
16
16
16
03
03
03
80
80
80
input to
REF VIDEO
INPUT
7D 16
78
16
connector connector
Yes Yes
HDSDI
Synchronize to
HDSDI input
System
VTR CONSTANT 2
a)
frequency
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Playback:
30P/60I
25P/50I
24P
0A 07
0A 07
0A 07
FE 00
FE 00
FE 00
80
80
80
5A FF 5A
4C FF 4B
Synchronize to
REF VIDEO
b)
input
48
FF 48
Recording:
Synchronize to
HDSDI input
b)
Remote Control Unit Settings
SG
Synchronize to sREF
VIDEO input
You can control this unit from an RM-280 Remote Control
Unit.
Connect this unit to the RM-280 with a 9-pin remote
control cable (not supplied), and make the settings in the
following table.
Yes
No
HDSDI
SG
Synchronize to
HDSDI input
No external
synchronization
No
No
Yes
No
HDSDI
SG
Synchronize to REF
VIDEO input
RM-280 settings
Settings on this unit
EDITOR/REMOTE
CONTROL:
REMOTE
Setup menu item INTERFACE
SELECT >REMOTE I/F (see
page 103): 9PIN/RS-232C
HDSDI
SG
No external
synchronization
CONTROL
a) When VIDEO CONTROL >REFERENCE SEL in the setup menu is set to
“INPUT”.
Setup menu item 19
FNC MODE:
XDCAM
Remote control switch: REMOTE
b) When VIDEO CONTROL >REFERENCE SEL in the setup menu is set to
“AUTO”.
Remote connector selector
switch: REMOTE(9P)
Note
There is no external synchronization for file operations by
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External Synchronization
DATE/TIME PRESET
Setup
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
2006
04
08
The principal setup operations before operating this unit
are carried out using setup menus.
TIME 10:09:17
TIME ZONE UTC_00:00
This section explains how to set the date and time and how
to adjust the brightness of the LCD panel.
INC/DEC : JOG DIAL
SHIFT : ( )( )KEY
DATE SAVE : SET KEY
TO MENU : MENU KEY
about menu operations and menu items.
This screen allows you to set the following items.
YEAR: Calendar year
MONTH: Month
DAY: Day
Setting the Date and Time
TIME: Time
TIME ZONE: Time zone (difference from UTC)
When using this unit for the first time, you should set the
date and time as follows.
3
Set the date, time and time zone.
Note
You can change the setting of the flashing digits.
Before starting, press the DISPLAY button to set the
monitor video section to its largest size. Or connect an
external video monitor to this unit and superimpose menus
(see page 40) on the monitor screen.
To change the flashing digits
Use the arrow buttons (</IN, ,/OUT).
To increase or decrease the values of the flashing
digits
1,4 3 2,3
Use the arrow buttons (M/MARK1, m/MARK2) or jog
dial.
EJECT
F1
0
0
TCG
EXT
-12
-20
-12
-20
F2
F3
F4
F5
TC MODE
PRESET
-30
-40
-30
-40
ACCESS
RUN MODE
REC RUN
-60
-60
To return the settings to the initial values
Press the RESET button.
1
2
3
4
VAR
MARK1
+
NETWORK
4CH 16 BIT
3
4
T C / V I T C
V I T C
MENU
CHAPTER
EXPAND
MPEG HD
SP
VITC
1080 60I
COOO1
LOCAL
REM:077M
DF/NDF
NDF
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
SET RESET
JOG
P2
00:00.00:00
PAGE DISPLAY
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
SHIFT
4
When you have made the necessary settings, press the
SET button.
TOP
END
F
REV
F
FWD
STANDBY
The message “NOW SAVING...” appears, the settings
are saved, and the menu closes.
4 3
3
1
2
Press the MENU button.
To clear the menu from the screen without saving
settings
Press the MENU button twice in succession.
The system menu appears on the monitor screen (see
Select DATE/TIME PRESET using the M/MARK1
button or m/MARK2 button, then press the ,/OUT
button.
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD
Panel
The DATE/TIME PRESET screen appears on the
monitor.
Proceed as follows to adjust the brightness of the LCD
panel.
Note
Before starting, press the DISPLAY button to set the
monitor video section to its largest size. Or connect an
external video monitor to this unit and superimpose menus
(see page 40) on the monitor screen.
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Setup
To increase or decrease the values of the flashing
digits
Use the arrow buttons (M/MARK1, m/MARK2) or jog
dial.
1 5 2,3,4,5
EJECT
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
0
0
TCG
EXT
-12
-20
-12
-20
TC MODE
PRESET
-30
-40
-60
-30
-40
-60
ACCESS
RUN MODE
REC RUN
1
2
3
4
VAR
MARK1
+
NETWORK
4CH 16 BIT
3
4
T C / V I T C
V I T C
MENU
To return the settings to the factory defaults
Press the RESET button.
CHAPTER
EXPAND
MPEG HD
SP
VITC
1080 60I
COOO1
LOCAL
REM:077M
DF/NDF
NDF
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
SET RESET
JOG
P2
00:00.00:00
PAGE DISPLAY
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
SHIFT
TOP
END
F
REV
F
FWD
STANDBY
6
When you are finished making adjustments, press the
SET button.
The message “NOW SAVING...” appears, the settings
are saved, and the menu closes.
6 5
5
1
2
Press the MENU button.
To clear the menu from the screen without saving
adjustments
Press the MENU button twice in succession.
The system menu appears on the monitor screen (see
Select SETUP MENU using the M/MARK1 button or
m/MARK2 button, then press the ,/OUT button.
The setup menu appears on the monitor screen (see
3
4
Select DISPLAY CONTROL using the M/MARK1
button or m/MARK2 button, then press the ,/OUT
button.
The DISPLAY CONTROL menu appears on the
Select BRIGHTNESS using the M/MARK1 button or
m/MARK2 button, then press the ,/OUT button.
The LCD BRIGHTNESS screen appears on the
monitor.
SETUP MENU
LCD BRIGHTNESS
preset :55H
55 (HEX)
SHIFT : ( )( )KEY
INC/DEC : JOG DIAL
TO MENU : MENU KEY
5
Adjust the brightness while viewing the screen.
You can change the values of digits which flash in the
settings screen. Setting values are hexadecimal (00 to
7F (HEX)).
To change the flashing digits
Use the arrow buttons (</IN, ,/OUT).
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Setup
7
Press the ,/OUT button.
24P (23.98P) Mode
Settings
The third level of the menu appears.
]
SETUP MENU
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION
SYSTEM SEL
SYSTEM FREQ : 60I
Selecting the Playback Mode
(23.98PsF or 2-3 Pulldown)
UC/J
: J
23.9P OUTPUT: PsF
When the setup menu item SYSTEM FREQ is set to
“23.98P”, you can set monitor output to either 23.98PsF
mode or 2-3 pulldown mode.
1
Press the MENU button.
8
9
Press the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select
“SYSTEM FREQ”.
Press the ,/OUT button.
2
3
Press the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select
SETUP MENU.
Setting values appear.
Press the ,/OUT button.
SETUP MENU
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION
The setup menu appears.
SYSTEM SEL
SYSTEM FREQ : 601
* 60I
50I
4
Press the M/MARK1 button to select
“OPERATIONAL FUNCTION”.
30P
25P
23.98P
SETUP MENU
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION
DISPLAY CONTROL
TIME CODE
DISC PROTECTION
VIDEO CONTROL
10Press the m/MARK2 button to select “23.98P”.
AUDIO CONTROL
INTERFACE SELECT
METADATA
11If you want to change the monitor output setting as
well, press the </IN button to return to the higher
level screen (the state of step 7). If you do not want to
change the monitor output setting, proceed to step 15.
SETUP BANK OPERATION
:ENHAN
MENU GRADE
5
Press the ,/OUT button.
12Press the m/MARK2 button to select “23.9P
OUTPUT”.
The second level of the OPERATIONAL FUNCTION
menu appears.
13Press the ,/OUT button.
SETUP MENU
The setting value appears.
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION
REPEAT MODE
AUTO EE SELECT
LOCAL ENABLE
REC FORMAT
:OFF
SETUP MENU
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION
SYSTEM SEL
:STP&EJ
:SP
DISC END
:EJECT
23.9P OUTPUT: PsF
* 23.98PsF
CLIP TITLE
FILE NAMING
SYSTEM SEL
2-3 PULL DOWN
SEARCH ENABLE
VAR SPD LIMIT
:DIAL
:OFF
6
Press the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select
“SYSTEM SEL”.
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24P (23.98P) Mode Settings
14Press the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select
Timecode display
one of the following.
Type
23.98PsF
2-3 PULL DOWN
23.98PsF: Output as 23.98P.
2-3 PULL DOWN: Output after pulldown conversion
to 59.94i.
LTC display
PDT display
VITC display
24-frame timecode
–
30-frametimecode
after pulldown
conversion
24-frametimecode
15Press the SET button.
COUNTER display 24-frame signals
30-frame signals
after pulldown
conversion
A confirmation message appears.
16Press the SET button to confirm the changes, or the
RESET button to cancel them.
Timecode in remote timecode mode
Type
23.98PsF
2-3 PULL DOWN
If you have pressed the SET button, power the unit off
and on again to enable the changes.
9-pin preset
timecode
24-frame timecode
9-pin preset
timer 1 (Counter)
24-frame signals
30-frame signals
after pulldown
conversion
Input and Output Signals in 24P
(23.98P) Mode
9-pin scene
timecode
24-frame timecode 30-frame timecode
after pulldown
The following tables show the signals input and output by
the unit when “23.98PsF” and “2-3 PULL DOWN” are
selected.
conversion
9-pin scene
timer 1 (Counter)
24-frame signals
30-frame signals
after pulldown
conversion
Input and output signals
For more information about remote timecode mode, refer
to the REMOTE (9-pin) Protocol Manual for the PDW
series (not supplied).
I/O
Type
23.98PsF
2-3 PULL
DOWN
Input
signals
Reference
video input
23.98PsF
reference signal reference signal
59.94i
Recording in 24P (23.98P) Mode
HDSDI input 23.98PsF video and audio
signals
Input
timecode
LTC input
24-frame timecode
Recording frame sequence and clip length
HDSDI LTC
input
See the following figure for the frame sequence.
Output
signals
HDSDI
output
23.98PsF video Video and
and audio
signals
audio signals
pulled down to
59.94i
In 24P (23.98P) mode, recording start and stop timing is
adjusted so that a recorded sequence always begins with an
“A-frame” and ends with a “D-frame”. As a result, the
number of frames in a clip is always a multiple of 4.
SDSDI output No output
Composite
output
i.LINK DV
output
Recording timecode
When you preset timecode manually, select a multiple of 4
as the number of frames in the timecode, and adjust so that
the preset timing begins with an “A-frame”.
The unit will then adjust so that the timecode at the start of
recorded clips will have a number of frames that is a
multiple of 4.
i.LINK TS
output
Timecode LTC output
24-frame
timecode
30-frame
timecode after
pulldown
output
HDSDI LTC/
VITC output
conversion
SDSDI
RP188 LTC
output
–
–
Notes
SDSDI VITC
output
• The above adjustments are not carried out when you
preset timecode remotely.
COMPOSITE –
VITC output
• No adjustments are made when you record external
timecode. Therefore the number of frames in the
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24P (23.98P) Mode Settings
timecode at the start of recorded clips may not have a
number of frames that is a multiple of 4. If you want to
make sure that the number of frames in the timecode of
the first frames of recorded clips is a multiple of 4, set the
run mode to “REC RUN”, and record after manually
presetting the timecode.
Playback in 24P (23.98P) 2-3 Pulldown Mode
frame timecode and 10:00:00:00 has been set for the 30-
frame timecode.
Pulldown playback frame sequences
During pulldown mode playback, playback is carried out
so that the 24-frame timecode set with TIME CODE >PD
PRESET in the setup menu becomes the “A-frame” of the
frame sequence. The following figure shows the playback
frame sequence when 01:00:00:00 has been set for the 24-
Note
This kind of frame sequence adjustment is not carried out
for clip list playback.
Timecode
conversion
reference
24P: 1frame
24P Video
n-2
00:59:59:22
C-frame
n-1
00:59:59:23
D-frame
n
n+1
01:00:00:01
B-frame
n+2
01:00:00:02
C-frame
n+3
01:00:00:03
D-frame
n+4
01:00:00:04
A-frame
Frame Count
TC (24F)
Frame Seqence
01:00:00:00
A-frame
60i: 1frame
60i Pulldown Video
TC (30F)
09:59:59:28 09:59:59:29 10:00:00:00 10:00:00:01 10:00:00:02 10:00:00:03 10:00:00:04 10:00:00:05
Timecode during playback of pulldown
signals
During playback of pulldown signals, timecode is
converted to 30 frames to match the 59.94i video output
signals.
The values of “24F TC” and “30F TC” under TIME CODE
>PD PRESET in the setup menu are used as the conversion
references.
SETUP MENU
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION
DISPLAY CONTROL
TIME CODE
DISC PROTECTION
VIDEO CONTROL
AUDIO CONTROL
INTERFACE SELECT
METADATA
SETUP BANK OPERATION
MENU GRADE
: ENHAN
To display 30-frame pulldown timecode in the
monitor video display section or on an external
monitor
5
6
Press the ,/OUT button.
1
Press the MENU button.
The second level of the DISPLAY CONTROL menu
appears.
Press the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select
“DISPLAY INFO”.
2
3
Press the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select
SETUP MENU.
SETUP MENU
DISPLAY CONTROL
Press the ,/OUT button.
CHARA.POSITION
The setup menu appears.
:WHITE
:x1
CHARA.TYPE
CHARA.VSIZE
DISPLAY INFO
SUB STATUS
MENU DISPLAY
BRIGHTNESS
ALARM
4
Press the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select
“DISPLAY CONTROL”.
:T&STA
:OFF
:WHITE
:55
:ON
:DIS
:ALL
MENU STATUS
HD CHARA
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24P (23.98P) Mode Settings
7
Press the ,/OUT button.
Superimposed Text
Information
The third level of the menu appears.
SETUP MENU
DISPLAY CONTROL
:T&STA
DISPLAY INFO
* TIME DATA & STATUS
TIME DATA & UB
TIME DATA & CNT
TIME DATA & TIME
TIME DATA & CLIP
TIME DATA ONLY
The HDSDI signals output from the HDSDI OUTPUT 1
and 2 connectors and the MONITOR connector, the
SDSDI signals output from the SDSDI OUTPUT
connector, and the composite signals output from the
COMPOSITE OUTPUT connector can contain
superimposed text information, including timecode, menu
settings, and alarm messages.
8
9
Press the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select
To turn superimposed text on and off
Set the CHAR SEL item on page P1 of the function menu.
ON: Display superimposed text.
OFF: Do not display superimposed text.
LCD: Display superimposed text on the LCD panel of this
unit, but do not display it on an external video monitor
connected to this unit.
“TIME DATA ONLY”.
Press the SET button.
The setting is confirmed.
10Turn the display of character information on.
To turn superimposed text on and off for selected
outputs
For details, see “To turn superimposed text on and
When CHAR SEL is set to “ON”, the settings of the setup
menu items DISPLAY CONTROL >HD CHARA and
DISPLAY CONTROL >SD CHARA (see page 97)
determine whether superimposed text is output to the
various output connectors.
As shown below, you can display 24-frame timecode
at the same time as 30-frame pulldown timecode.
L T C
P D T
0 0
0 0
:
:
5 9
5 9
:
.
5 9
5 9
:
:
2 3
2 8
Output connector Text output modes selected by
DISPLAY CONTROL >HD CHARA
settings
HDSDI2
HDSDI OUTPUT 1 Off
HDSDI OUTPUT 2 On
MONITOR Off
ALL
On
OFF
Off
On
Off
On
Off
Output connector Text output modes selected by
DISPLAY CONTROL >SD CHARA
settings
SDI COMPOSITE
ALL OFF
SDSDI OUTPUT
On
Off
Off
On
On
On
Off
Off
COMPOSITE
OUTPUT
Adjusting the text display
You can use the items in the DISPLAY CONTROL setup
menu to specify the position, size, and type of
superimposed characters.
See page 95 for more information about the items in the
DISPLAY CONTROL menu.
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Superimposed Text Information
c Timecode generator drop-frame mark (for system
frequency 60I/30P only)
“.”: Indicates drop-frame mode (factory default)
“:”: Indicates non-drop-frame mode
Information displayed
1 Type of time data
2 Timecode reader drop
a)
frame mark
d VITC field mark
“ ” (blank): Fields 1 and 3 (for system frequency 60I/30P)
or fields 1, 3, 5 and 7 (for system frequency 50I/25P)
“*”: Fields 2 and 4 (for system frequency 60I/30P) or
fields 2, 4, 6 and 8 (for system frequency 50I/25P)
3 Timecode generator drop
a)
frame mark
Time data
4 VITC field mark
e Menu setting states
This is displayed when the setup menu item DISPLAY
CONTROL >MENU STATUS is set to “ENABLE” (see
T C R
0 0
:
0 4
.
4 7
.
0 7 *
P L A Y
L O C K
6 Operation mode
Display
Description
B1
The current menu settings are the same as the
settings in menu bank 1.
5 Menu setting states
a) Only when the system frequency is 60I/30P.
B2
B3
DF
The current menu settings are the same as the
settings in menu bank 2.
Note
The current menu settings are the same as the
settings in menu bank 3.
The display shown above corresponds to the factory
default settings of the unit.
You can use DISPLAY CONTROL >DISPLAY INFO
(see page 96) in the setup menu to change the information
shown in the second line.
The current menu settings are the same as the
factory defaults.
No
display
The current menu settings are different from all
of the above.
f Operation mode
See page 105 “Setup Menu Operations” in Chapter 6 for
more information about how to use the setup menu.
The field is divided into two blocks as shown below.
• Block A displays the operation mode.
• Block B displays the servo lock status or playback speed.
a Type of time data
Display Meaning
CNT
TCR
UBR
TCR.
UBR.
TCG
UBG
IN
Counter data
TC reader timecode data
TC reader user bits data
VITC reader timecode
VITC reader user bits data
TC generator timecode
TC generator user bits data
In point time data
B
A
Display
Operation mode
Block A
Block B
DISC OUT
LOADING
UNLOADING
STANDBY OFF
STOP
Disc is not loaded.
Disc is being loaded.
Disc is being unloaded.
Standby-off mode
Stop mode
OUT
DUR
Out point time data
Duration between In point and Out point
NEXT
Cuing up to the first frame of
the next clip.
Note
If the time data or user bits cannot be read correctly, they
will be displayed with an asterisk. For example, “T*R”,
“U*R”, “T*R.” or “U*R.”.
PREV
Cuing up to the first frame of
the current clip.
F.FWD
F.REV
PLAY
Fast forward search
Fast reverse search
b Timecode reader drop-frame mark (for system
frequency 60I/30P only)
“.”: Indicates drop-frame mode
Playback mode (servo
unlocked)
“:”: Indicates non-drop-frame mode
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Superimposed Text Information
Display
Block A
PLAY
Operation mode
Setting of menu item
SUB STATUS
Items of supplementary
information displayed
Block B
CLIP NO
Clip number
LOCK
Playback mode (servo
locked)
PLAYBACK REMAIN
Time from the current playback
position to the recording end
position, displayed in time data
format.
REC
Record mode (servo
unlocked)
REC
JOG
JOG
LOCK
STILL
FWD
Record mode (servo locked)
A still picture in jog mode
The following tables show the on-screen indications of
supplementary information and their meaning.
Jog mode in forward
direction
When the menu item SUB STATUS is set to “TC
MODE”:
JOG
REV
Jog mode in reverse
direction
On-screen
indication
Meaning
SHUTTLE
SHUTTLE
VAR
STILL
A still picture in shuttle mode
Shuttle mode
(Speed)
(Speed)
INT PRST FREE
The internal timecode generator is
operating in FREE RUN mode.
Variable speed mode
TOP 0001/xxxx
Cuing up to the first frame of
the first clip.
INT PRST REC
The internal timecode generator is
operating in REC RUN mode.
END xxxx/xxxx
Cuing up to the last frame of
the last clip.
INT REGEN-T&U The internal timecode generator is in
synchronization with the playback
timecode (LTC) read from disc.
PREROLL
C.REC
Cuing up during preroll
EXT LTC-T&U
The internal timecode generator is in
synchronization with the external
timecode (LTC) input to the unit and is
generating the same timecode values
and user bit values as those of the
external timecode (regeneration).
Clip Continuous Rec mode
(servo unlocked)
C.REC
LOCK
Clip Continuous Rec mode
(servo locked)
C.REC-PAUSE
Clip Continuous Rec mode
(recording is being stopped)
EXT VITC-T&U
The internal timecode generator is in
synchronization with VITC present in
the external video signal input to the
unit and is generating the same
timecode values and user bit values as
those of the external timecode
(regeneration).
Displaying Supplementary Status
Information
EXT DVIN-T&U
The internal timecode generator is in
synchronization with the external
timecode input to the unit via the
When you set the setup menu item DISPLAY CONTROL
can view supplementary status information on the monitor
screen below the operating mode display area.
S400 connector and is generating the
same timecode values and user bit
values as those of the external
timecode (regeneration).
.
.
T C R
0 0
P L A Y
I N S
:
0 4
A 1
4 7
L O C K
3 4 T C
0 7
EXT DVIN.V-T&U The internal timecode generator is in
synchronization with the external VITC
2
V
input to the unit via the S400
connector interface and is generating
the same timecode values and user bit
values as those of the external
timecode (regeneration).
Supplementary status information
The following items of supplementary status information
are displayed depending on the setting of the menu item
SUB STATUS.
When the menu item SUB STATUS is set to
“REMAIN”:
Setting of menu item
SUB STATUS
Items of supplementary
information displayed
On-screen
indication
Meaning
TC MODE
Operating mode of the internal
timecode generator
REMAIN 120m
298c (these
numbers are
examples of the
indication)
Remaining free capacity of the disc in
minutes, and the number of new clips
that can be recorded on the disc.
When the time and number have not
been detected, “REMAIN ---m ---c”
appears.
REMAIN
Remaining free capacity of the
disc in minutes, and the number of
new clips that can be recorded on
the disc.
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Superimposed Text Information
Recording and Playback
3
Chapter
• Do not touch the surface of the disc itself within the
cartridge.
• Deliberately opening the shutter may cause damage.
• Do not disassemble the cartridge.
Handling Discs
• The supplied adhesive labels are recommended for
indexing discs. Apply the label in the correct position.
Discs Used for Recording and
Playback
Storage
• Do not store discs where they may be subjected to direct
sunlight, or in other places where the temperature or
humidity is high.
• Do not leave cartridges where dust may get inside.
• Store cartridges in their cases.
This unit can record and play back the following
1)
Professional Disc formats.
• PFD23 (capacity 23.3 GB)
• PFD23A (capacity 23.3 GB)
• PFD50DLA (capacity 50.0 GB)
Care of the discs
• Remove dust and dirt on the outside of a cartridge using
1) Professional Disc is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
a soft dry cloth.
• If condensation forms, allow ample time to dry before
use.
Notes
• It is not possible to use the following discs for recording
or playback:
- Blu-ray Disc
- Professional Disc for Data
Write-Protecting Discs
• PFD50DLA discs can be used only by XDCAM devices
with the DL mark (see the following illustration). They
cannot be used by XDCAM devices without this mark.
To protect the content recorded on the disc from accidental
erasure, move the Write Inhibit tab on the lower surface of
the disc in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the
following figure.
DL mark
Notes on Handling
Handling
The Professional Disc is housed in a cartridge, and is
designed to allow handling free of risk from dust or
fingerprints. However, if the cartridge is subjected to a
severe shock, for example by dropping it, this can result in
damage or scratching of the disc. If the disc is scratched, it
may be impossible to record video/audio, or to play back
the content recorded on the disc. The discs should be
handled and stored carefully.
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Handling Discs
To format a recorded disc, load the disc into the unit, then
proceed as follows.
Lower surface of the disc
Write Inhibit tab
Note
When a recorded disc is formatted, all the data on the disc
E
V
A
S
1 2,7 3,4,5
EJECT
F1
Slide in the direction of the arrow
F2
ACCESS
F3
VAR
MARK1
NETWORK
LOCAL
MENU
Write Inhibit tab settings
F4
F5
CHAPTER
EXPAND
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
SET RESET
JOG
PAGE DISPLAY
SAVE
SAVE
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
SHIFT
TOP
END
F
REV
F
FWD
STANDBY
Recording disabled
Recording enabled
You can also write protect individual clips. For details, see
6
1
2
Press the DISPLAY button to maximize the monitor
video section.
Loading and Unloading a Disc
Press the MENU button.
When the on/standby switch indicator is lit green, you can
load and unload a disc as shown in the following figure.
The system menu appears on the display.
On/standby switch and indicator
3
4
Select “DISC MENU” using the M/MARK1 button or
m/MARK2 button, then press the ,/OUT button.
To unload
Press the EJECT button.
Select “FORMAT” using the m/MARK2 button, then
press the ,/OUT button.
The menu item QUICK FORMAT is selected.
5
6
Press the ,/OUT button.
The message “QUICK FORMAT OK?” appears.
To cancel a disc format
Press the RESET button to return to the state of step 3.
To clear the menu from the screen, carry out step 7.
To load
Insert a disc face up.
The disc is drawn in.
Press the SET button.
The format starts.
The message “FORMAT COMPLETED.” appears
when formatting of the disc is completed.
The disc slot indicator flashes orange when you insert a
disc, and lights blue when the disc is completely loaded.
The indicator flashes blue when you eject a disc, and goes
out when the disc is completely ejected.
If you want to continue by formatting another disc
When the message “FORMAT COMPLETED.”
appears, press the EJECT button to eject the disc.
Insert the next disc to format, and press the SET button
when the message “QUICK FORMAT OK?” appears.
Formatting a Disc
Unused discs are formatted automatically when they are
loaded into this unit.
7
Press the MENU button to clear the menu from the
screen.
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Handling Discs
(More data may be lost when the unit is subject to
vibrations, and when you switch frequently between
recording and paused.)
• You are prompted to execute a full salvage every time
you insert a disc that has not been salvaged, or power the
unit on with such as disc loaded.
• No recording is possible on discs containing clips that
have not been salvaged, although it is possible to play
back the normally recorded sections. Recording
becomes possible if you perform a quick format, but this
erases all of the original recorded content.
Handling of Discs When Recording
Does Not End Normally (Salvage
Functions)
Recording processing does not end normally if, for
example, the POWER switch on the rear panel is turned off
during recording, or if the power cord is disconnected
during recording. Because the file system is not updated,
video and audio data recorded in real time is not
recognized as files and clip contents recorded up to that
point are lost.
However, this unit has salvage functions which can hold
losses to the minimum by reconstructing clips on such
discs.
There is a quick salvage function which executes
automatically and a full salvage function which you can
execute as required.
To restore clips with a full salvage
1
Insert the disc on which recording did not end
normally.
The message “Salvage ?” appears on the display.
Quick salvage: Clips are reconstructed on the basis of
backup data stored in nonvolatile memory and
markers recorded on the disc. Processing time is about
5 seconds.
To cancel the clip salvage
Press the RESET button.
Quick salvage executes automatically if the unit is
powered on with a disc still loaded after recording
was interrupted by power off.
Notes
• The message “EJECT?” appears when “REC INH”
is displayed in the operation modes section of the
display. If the disc is write protected, eject the disc,
set the Write Inhibit tab to enable recording, and
then insert the disc again. If REC INH on page P1 of
the function menu is set to “ON”, set it to “OFF” (see
• This operation cannot be cancelled once it begins.
• Before using another XDCAM device to perform
a full salvage of a disc that was recorded
Full salvage: Clips are reconstructed on the basis of
markers recorded on the disc. Nonvolatile memory
cannot be used, so processing takes longer than for a
quick salvage (about 30 seconds, although it depends
on the state of the disc).
You are prompted to execute a full salvage whenever
you insert a disc that was removed manually from a
powered off device after interruption of recording by
power off.
1)
successfully on the PDW-F75/75MD/F355/F335,
check that the version of the other device is version
1.7 or higher. Salvage cannot be completed
successfully on version 1.6 or lower devices.
Note that no recorded clip contents are lost when the on/
standby switch on the front panel is set to standby during
recording, because the unit does not enter standby mode
until after the end of recording processing.
1) PDW-F350/F330, PDW-530/510, PDW-F70/F30, PDW-1500,
PDW-R1, PDW-V1, PDW-D1, and PDW-70MD.
Notes
2
Press the SET button.
• Even after recording finishes, do not set the POWER
switch on the rear panel to off until the ACCESS
indicator has gone out.
Processing begins and the message “Executing.”
appears.
• These functions salvage as much recorded material as
possible after an unforeseen accident, but 100%
restoration cannot be guaranteed.
• Even when these functions are used, it is not possible to
recover data from immediately before the interruption of
recording. The amount of data lost is as follows.
Quick salvage: From 2 to 4 seconds of data before the
interruption of recording.
When processing finishes, a message appears to
display the results.
If the message reads “Incomplete!”, the clips that
failed were lost.
Full salvage: From 4 to 6 seconds of data before the
interruption of recording.
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Handling Discs
Menu setting/display
Video bit rate
CBR 25 Mbps
VBR 18 Mbps
25 Mbps
Recording
SP
LP
a)
DVCAM
This section describes video and audio recording on the
unit.
a) Appears only when the PDBK-104 option board is installed.
To set the audio recording format
Set AUDIO CONTROL >REC MODE in the setup menu
to one of the following.
See page 88 “Function Menu” in Chapter 6 for more
information about function menu operations.
See page 105 “Setup Menu Operations” in Chapter 6 for
more information about setup menu operations.
Menu setting Display
Audio recording
format
2ch×16bit
4ch×16bit
2CH 16BIT
4CH 16BIT
2 channels/16 bits
4 channels/16 bits
Note
It is not possible to combine material recorded in different
system frequencies and audio recording formats on a
single disc (although different bit rates may be combined).
If you attempt to record material in a system frequency or
audio recording format that differs from that of existing
recorded material on the disc, “REC INH” appears on the
display and recording is inhibited.
Note
When the video recording format is set to DVCAM, the
audio recording format is always 4 channels/16 bits,
regardless of the setting of this item.
Recording Timecode and User Bit
Values
Make the following settings and adjustments before
starting to record.
Recording format settings: See the next section “To set
the video and audio recording formats”.
Video input signal selection: Select with V INPUT on the
HOME page of the function menu.
There are the following four ways of recording timecode:
Internal Preset mode: This records the output of the
internal timecode generator, set beforehand to an
initial value. The following run modes can be
selected.
Audio input signal selection: Select with A1 INPUT to
A4 INPUT on the HOME page of the function menu.
Timecode and user bits settings: See “Recording
Selection of time data to display: Select with CNTR SEL
on page P1 of the function menu.
Selection of audio channels to monitor: Select with
MONI CH and MONI SEL on page P1 of the function
menu.
Volume adjustment of the monitor audio: Adjust with
the LEVEL knob.
Remote/local setting: Set the remote control switch. If
you set it to REMOTE, also set the setup menu item
INTERFACE SELECT >REMOTE I/F (“REMOTE”
and the connector used appear on the display).
• Free Run: Timecode advances continually.
• Rec Run: Timecode advances only during
recording.
Internal Regen mode: This records the output of the
internal timecode generator, initialized to timecode
following continuously upon the timecode of the last
frame of the last clip on the disc.
External Regen mode: This records the output of the
internal timecode generator, synchronized to an
external timecode generator. As the external input, the
timecode input to any of the following connectors can
be selected.
• TIME CODE IN connector: TC
• HDSDI INPUT connector: LTC
• SD SDI INPUT connector or COMPOSITE INPUT
connector (when PDBK-104 is installed): VITC
• SD SDI INPUT connector (when PDBK-104 is
installed): LTC
To set the video and audio recording
formats
External 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 set the video recording format
Set the video bit rate (compression method) by setting
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >REC FORMAT in the
setup menu to one of the following.
Menu setting/display
Video bit rate
HQ
VBR 35 Mbps
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Recording
6
Press the SET button.
To record timecode after setting an initial
value (Internal Preset)
The message “NOW SAVING...” appears, and the
timecode set in step 5 is displayed.
If RUN MODE on page P2 of the function menu is set
to “FREE RUN”, timecode begins to advance from the
initial value you just set.
To set an initial value
1 2 3,5 5 4,5
To set timecode to the current time
EJECT
F1
F2
ACCESS
F3
1
2
Set RUN MODE on page P2 of the function menu to
“FREE RUN”, and set DF/NDF to “DF”.
VAR
MARK1
NETWORK
LOCAL
MENU
F4
F5
CHAPTER
EXPAND
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
SET RESET
JOG
PAGE DISPLAY
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
SHIFT
TOP
END
F
REV
F
FWD
STANDBY
Preset)” to set the timecode to a time slightly ahead of
the current time.
6
3
Press the SET button at the instant when the current
time matches the displayed timecode.
1
Make the following settings in the function menu.
• Set CNTR SEL on page P1 to “TC”.
• Set TCG on page P2 to “INT”.
• Set TC MODE on page P2 to “PRESET”.
To set user bits
You can record up to eight hexadecimal digits of
information (date, time, clip number, etc.) in the timecode
track.
2
3
Press the DISPLAY button to maximize the monitor
video section.
1
2
Set CNTR SEL on page P1 of the function menu to
“UB”.
Press the MENU button.
The system menu appears on the display.
4
Select “TC PRESET” using the M/MARK1 button or
m/MARK2 button, then press the ,/OUT button.
The TC PRESET MODE screen appears.
The UB PRESET MODE screen appears.
TC PRESET MODE
UB PRESET MODE
TCG 00:00:00:00
UBG 00:00:00:00
INC/DEC : ( )( )KEY
SHIFT : ( )( )KEY
CLEAR : RESET KEY
INC/DEC : ( )( )KEY
SHIFT : ( )( )KEY
CLEAR : RESET KEY
DATA SAVE :
SET KEY
DATA SAVE :
SET KEY
ABORT : MENU KEY
ABORT : MENU KEY
5
Use the arrow buttons and the RESET button to set the
initial timecode value.
3
Use the arrow buttons and the RESET button to set the
user bits.
</IN button or ,/OUT button: Select the digit to
change (it flashes).
</IN button or ,/OUT button: Select the digit to
change (it flashes).
M/MARK1 button or m/MARK2 button: Change
M/MARK1 button or m/MARK2 button: Change
the value of the selected digit.
the value of the selected digit.
RESET button: Reset all digits to 0.
RESET button: Reset all digits to 0.
To cancel the timecode setting
Press the MENU button.
Settings are made in hexadecimal (0, 1, 2,... 8, 9, A,
B,... E, F).
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Recording
To cancel the user bits setting
Press the MENU button.
2
Make the following settings on page P2 of the function
menu.
• Set TCG to “SDI”.
• Set TC MODE to “REGEN”.
• Set TC/VITC to “TC”.
4
Press the SET button.
The message “NOW SAVING...” appears, and the
user bits set in step 3 are displayed.
Synchronizing with multiplexed VITC input to the
SD SDI INPUT or COMPOSITE INPUT connector
(when the PDBK-104 is installed)
To record timecode that follows
sequentially upon the last recorded
timecode (Internal Regen)
You can record timecode so that it is continuous from one
clip to the next on the disc.
1
Connect a video signal containing multiplexed VITC
to the SD SDI INPUT or COMPOSITE INPUT
connector.
Set TCG on page P2 of the function menu to “INT”, and
TC MODE to “REGEN”. When this setting is in force, the
unit reads the timecode of the last frame of the last
recorded clip on the disc before starting to record, and
internally generates timecode that follows upon the
recorded timecode.
2
Make the following settings on page P2 of the function
menu.
• Set TCG to “EXT”.
• Set TC MODE to “REGEN”.
• Set TC/VITC to “VITC”.
In this case, the setting of DF/NDF on page P2 of the
function menu is ignored. New timecode is recorded in the
drop-frame mode of the last recorded timecode on the disc.
Synchronizing with multiplexed SMPTE RP188
LTC input to the SD SDI INPUT connector (when
the PDBK-104 is installed)
To record with the internal timecode
generator synchronized to external
timecode (External Regen)
Use this method to synchronize the timecode generators of
a number of recorders, to record the playback timecode of
external VTRs, or to record while maintaining
synchronization between the source video and timecode.
Use either of the following procedures according to the
type of external timecode.
1
2
Connect a video signal containing multiplexed
SMPTE RP188 LTC to the SD SDI INPUT connector.
Make the following settings on page P2 of the function
menu.
• Set TCG to “SDI”.
• Set TC MODE to “REGEN”.
• Set TC/VITC to “TC”.
Executing either of these procedures starts the internal
timecode generator running in synchronization with the
external timecode generator.
Synchronizing with timecode input to the TIME
CODE IN connector
Once the internal timecode generator is synchronized with
the external timecode generator, the internal timecode
generator continues to run even if the external timecode
generator connection is removed.
1
Connect the timecode output of an external device to
the TIME CODE IN connector, and input a reference
video signal to the REF VIDEO INPUT connector.
The timecode advance mode is set automatically to Free
Run. The frame count mode (for system frequency 60I/30P
only) is set to the same mode as the external timecode
signal (drop-frame or non-drop-frame).
2
Make the following settings on page P2 of the function
menu.
• Set TCG to “EXT”.
• Set TC MODE to “REGEN”.
• Set TC/VITC to “TC”.
To check the synchronization to the external
signal
Synchronizing with multiplexed LTC input to the
HDSDI INPUT connector
Press the STOP button to stop this unit, then press the REC
button.
Check that the timecode value shown in the time data
display coincides with the external timecode value.
1
Connect an HDSDI signal containing multiplexed
LTC to the HDSDI INPUT connector, and input a
reference video signal to the REF VIDEO INPUT
connector.
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Recording
• The maximum number of clips that can be recorded is
300. If the loaded disc already contains 300 clips,
recording with the REC button is not possible. (The
message “Max # Clips” appears in the time data display
section.)
To record external timecode directly
(External Preset)
When you use this method, the internal timecode generator
advances without being affected by the external timecode.
• During recording, do not turn off the POWER switch on
the rear panel or disconnect the power cord. This could
cause the clip being recorded to be lost. For details, see
To directly record timecode input to the TIME
CODE IN connector
Connect the timecode output of an external device to the
TIME CODE IN connector, and make the following
settings on page P2 of the function menu.
• Set TCG to “EXT”.
• Set TC MODE to “PRESET”.
• Set TC/VITC to “TC”.
To specify the frame to use as the
thumbnail image
You can display a list of thumbnails of all clips on a disc,
When the unit is shipped from the factory, it is set up to
display the first frame of each clip as the thumbnail. As
required, you can select another frame to display as the
thumbnail.
For example, if there are several seconds of color bars
recorded at the start of the clip, selecting a frame after the
end of the recording of color bars can make it easier to
identify the clip.
Carrying Out Recording
One recording segment (from the start to the end of
1)
recording ) is called a “clip”.
a clip is the segment recorded from the start of recording until the function
is stopped or turned off.
See Chapter 4 “Scene Selection” for more information
about clips.
You can use META DATA >INDEX POSITION in the
setup menu to select the position of the thumbnail image
by specifying a number of seconds after the first frame.
The selection range is 0 seconds (0 SEC) to 10 seconds (10
SEC).
1
EJECT
F1
To adjust the audio recording levels
F2
ACCESS
F3
VAR
MARK1
NETWORK
LOCAL
MENU
F4
CHAPTER
EXPAND
When carrying out audio recording at a reference
level
Set the VARIABLE switch to PRESET.
The audio signals will be recorded at a preset reference
level.
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
F5
SET RESET
JOG
PAGE DISPLAY
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
SHIFT
TOP
END
F
REV
F
FWD
STANDBY
You can change the reference level and the input levels
with AUDIO CONTROL >LEVEL SELECT in the setup
menu.
REF LEVEL: Reference level
CH1 IN LEVEL: Input level of channel 1
CH2 IN LEVEL: Input level of channel 2
3 2
1
2
Insert a disc.
Hold down the REC button, and press the PLAY
button.
Manually adjusting the audio recording levels
Set the VARIABLE switch to “REC” and adjust the CH 1
to CH 4 knobs so that the audio level indications on the
audio level meters do not exceed 0 dB for a maximum
volume. Carry out the adjustment in E-E mode.
Recording starts.
3
To stop recording, press the STOP button.
If the disc becomes full
Recording stops and the message “ALARM DISC END.”
appears on the monitor.
See OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >AUTO EE SELECT in
the setup menu for more information about the signal
Notes
• The shortest clip that can be recorded is 2 seconds long.
Even if recording start and stop operations are performed
within 2 seconds, a 2-second clip is recorded.
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Recording
To set shot marks
Recording operation
A SHOT MARK1 essence mark or SHOT MARK2
essence mark is set if you hold down the M/MARK1 or m/
MARK2 button and press the SET button during
recording.
If the unit is set up to display superimposed text
“SHOTMARK2” appears every time you set an essence
mark.
When SHOT MARK1 or SHOT MARK2 essence marks
are set, you can search for the shot marks by displaying
You can also use shot mark positions as edit points during
When a recordable disc is inserted, recording (or stop) is
executed according to the REC (or STOP) command
multiplexed into the HDSDI signals.
Recording stops automatically when the end of the disc is
reached.
When HDSDI signals are interrupted during
recording
Recording stops if HDSDI signals are interrupted during
recording, for example because the HDSDI cable is
disconnected or the controlling camcorder is powered off.
When HDSDI signal input is restored, the unit resumes
operation according to the multiplexed REC or STOP
command.
You can also set shot marks during playback. See page 52
for the procedure.
Exchanging discs
Even during recording, it is possible to eject discs by
pressing the EJECT button on the front panel. After a disc
is exchanged, the unit resumes operation according to the
multiplexed REC or STOP command.
Recording with the HDSDI Remote
Control Function
This section explains the settings required for recording in
HDSDI remote control mode, and how the unit operates in
this mode.
Recording with the Clip Continuous
Rec Function
Normally, a clip is generated as an independent file every
time recording starts and stops. The Clip Continuous Rec
function allows you to continue recording to the same clip
until the function is stopped or turned off, regardless of
how many times recording starts 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 the number of clips (maximum 300). A
REC START essence mark is recorded whenever
recording starts, which makes it easy to find the recording
start points.
Note
The unit (camcorder) that controls this unit must also
support HDSDI remote output.
Settings
Set INTERFACE SELECT >REMOTE I/F in the setup
menu to “HDSDI”, and set the remote control switch on
the front panel to “REMOTE”.
This unit enters HDSDI remote control mode, in which it
is controlled by command packets received via the HDSDI
INPUT connector.
To enable the function
Set OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >CLIP CONT. REC in
the setup menu to “ON”.
Note
The following limitations apply in HDSDI remote control
mode.
• Commands received via the REMOTE(9P) connector
are ignored.
information about setup menu operations.
• All of the controls on the front panel are disabled, except
for the EJECT button.
To record
Connect a controlling device to the REMOTE(9P)
connector of this unit and send a REC command.
Monitor display in HDSDI remote control mode
“REMOTE/HDSDI” appears in the operating mode
lights if command packets are multiplexed into HDSDI
signals, and flashes if they are not. However, the
“REMOTE/HDSDI” continues to flash from the time the
controlling camcorder is powered on until the time that the
REC button is pressed on the camcorder.
To stop recording
Send a REC PAUSE command.
To stop the function
Do one of the following to stop the Clip Continuous Rec
function. (A new clip will be generated the next time you
start recording.)
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Recording
• Perform a clip operation (lock or delete a clip)
• Make a network or FAM connection
• Eject the disc
• Change the recording format (change the setting of
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >REC FORMAT in the
setup menu, or change the setting of AUDIO
CONTROL >REC MODE in the setup menu)
• Power the unit off
Playback
This section describes playback of video and audio on the
unit.
Before starting playback, make the following settings and
adjustments.
Selection of time data to display: Select with CNTR SEL
on page P1 of the function menu.
Selection of audio channels to monitor: Select with
MONI CH and MONI SEL on page P1 of the function
menu.
To turn the function off
Set OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >CLIP CONT. REC in
the setup menu to “OFF”.
Volume adjustment of the monitor audio: Adjust with
the LEVEL knob.
Remote/local setting: Set the remote control switch. If
you set it to REMOTE, also set the setup menu item
INTERFACE SELECT >REMOTE I/F (“REMOTE”
and the connector used appear on the display).
Disc playback start position
Although this unit uses optical discs, 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 way as tape, as described below.
After playback stop
The unit stops at the position where the STOP button was
pressed.
Press the PLAY button to resume playback at the stop
position.
After recording
The unit stops at the position where recording ended.
To play back a clip, press the PREV button to move to the
start frame of any clip or the previous REC START
1)
essence mark, or press the PREV button with the PLAY
button held down to move to any position.
1) The setting of OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >FIND MODE determines
whether the unit jumps to clips or to REC START essence marks.
When you play back clips recorded with the Clip Continuous Rec function
(see page 50), you should set this menu item to “REC START EM”.
After disc insertion
The unit stops at the position of the disc when it was most
recently ejected.
Press the PLAY button to resume playback at the most
recent position.
The playback position is saved to the disc when the disc is
ejected, which allows playback to start at that position
whenever it is loaded into any XDCAM player.
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Playback
To jump to the next or previous clip, then start
playback
Note
This function is not available when the Write Inhibit tab of
the disc is set to the recording disabled position, and when
REC INH on page P1 of the function menu is set to “ON”.
The REC INH indicator may light when neither of the
above is true if the format of recorded sections on the disc
is not the same as the recording settings of this unit. In this
case, the playback position can be saved to the disc.
Use the PREV button, NEXT button, jog dial, or shuttle
dial.
To stop playback
Press the STOP button.
If you play back to the end of the last clip, playback
automatically stops.
If, in this state, you press the PLAY button, the message
“ALARM DISC END.” appears on the display.
To carry out playback again, move back to the desired clip
using the PREV button, jog dial or shuttle dial.
Playback Operation
This section describes the following types of playback:
Normal playback: Playback at normal speed
Playback in jog mode: Variable-speed playback, with the
speed determined by the speed of turning the jog dial
Playback in shuttle mode: Variable-speed playback, with
the speed determined by the angular position of the
shuttle dial
To set shot marks
While playing back a disc, you can set essence marks such
as SHOT MARK1 and SHOT MARK2 in desired frames.
To set a SHOT MARK1 or SHOT MARK2, hold down the
M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button and press the SET
button.
Playback in variable-speed mode: Variable-speed
playback, with the speed finely determined by the
angular position of the shuttle dial
To delete or change essence marks, use the supplied PDZ-
1 Proxy Browsing Software. See “Using PDZ-1 Proxy
information about installing the PDZ-1 software. See the
online help of PDZ-1 for more information about using
PDZ-1.
Normal playback
First insert a disc.
You can delete SHOT MARK1 and SHOT MARK2 in the
CHAPTER screen. For details, see “To delete shot marks
For details of how to insert a disc, see “Loading and
Playback in jog mode
EJECT
F1
In jog mode, you can control the speed of playback by the
speed of turning the jog dial. The playback speed range is
–1 to +2 times normal speed.
F2
ACCESS
F3
VAR
MARK1
NETWORK
LOCAL
MENU
F4
CHAPTER
EXPAND
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
F5
SET RESET
JOG
PAGE DISPLAY
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
To carry out playback in jog mode, proceed as follows.
SHIFT
TOP
END
F
REV
F
FWD
STANDBY
EJECT
F1
PREV button
PLAY button
NEXT button
STOP button
F2
ACCESS
F3
VAR
MARK1
NETWORK
LOCAL
MENU
F4
F5
CHAPTER
EXPAND
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
SET RESET
JOG
PAGE DISPLAY
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
SHIFT
TOP
END
F
REV
F
FWD
STANDBY
M/MARK1 button and m/MARK2 button
Jog dial
Shuttle dial
1 2,3
To start playback
Press the PLAY button.
Playback starts.
When two or more clips are recorded on the disc, they are
played back continuously.
1
2
Press the JOG button, turning it on.
Turn the jog dial in the desired direction, at the speed
corresponding to the desired playback speed.
Playback in jog mode starts.
Note
3
To stop playback in jog mode, stop turning the jog dial.
No audio is output when non-audio signals are played
back.
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Normally, the unit enters jog mode as soon as you turn
the jog dial. If you want it to enter jog mode only when
you press the JOG button, set OPERATIONAL
FUNCTION >SEARCH ENABLE in the setup menu
to “VIA SEARCH KEY”.
1
EJECT
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
ACCESS
VAR
MARK1
NETWORK
MENU
CHAPTER
EXPAND
LOCAL
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
SET RESET
JOG
PAGE DISPLAY
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
Playback in shuttle mode
In shuttle mode, you can control the speed of playback by
the angular position of the shuttle dial. The range of
playback speed is 20 times normal speed.
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
SHIFT
TOP
END
F
REV
F
FWD
STANDBY
To carry out playback in shuttle mode, proceed as follows.
3
2,3
EJECT
F1
1
2
Press the VAR button, turning it on.
F2
ACCESS
F3
VAR
MARK1
NETWORK
LOCAL
MENU
F4
CHAPTER
EXPAND
Turn the shuttle dial to the desired angle
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
F5
SET RESET
JOG
PAGE DISPLAY
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
MENU
MARK2
corresponding to the desired playback speed.
Playback in variable-speed mode starts.
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
SHIFT
TOP
END
F
REV
F
FWD
STANDBY
3
To stop playback in variable-speed mode, return the
shuttle dial to the center position, or press the STOP
button.
3 1 2,3
1
2
Press the SHUTTLE button, turning it on.
To alternate between normal-speed playback and
variable-speed mode playback
Set the shuttle dial to the position corresponding to the
desired variable playback speed, then switch between
normal-speed playback and variable-speed mode playback
by pressing the PLAY and VAR buttons alternately.
Turn the shuttle dial to the desired angle
corresponding to the desired playback speed.
Playback in shuttle mode starts.
3
To stop playback in shuttle mode, return the shuttle
dial to the center position, or press the STOP button.
Searching for Clips with Thumbnails
(Thumbnail Search)
Normally, the unit enters shuttle mode as soon as you
turn the shuttle dial.
If you want it to enter shuttle mode only when you
press the SHUTTLE button, set OPERATIONAL
FUNCTION >SEARCH ENABLE in the setup menu
to “VIA SEARCH KEY”.
You can display thumbnail images (index pictures) of all
clips on the disc, and use them to cue up a desired clip.
To display a list of thumbnail images
With the SUB CLIP button off, press the THUMBNAIL
button, turning it on.
A list appears showing thumbnails of 12 clips on the disc,
including the clip being currently played back. (In the
following description, this is referred to as the “thumbnail
screen”.)
To alternate between normal-speed playback and
shuttle mode playback
Set the shuttle dial to the position corresponding to the
desired shuttle playback speed, then switch between
normal-speed playback and shuttle playback by pressing
the PLAY and SHUTTLE buttons alternately.
Playback in variable-speed mode
In variable-speed mode, you can control the speed of
playback in the range of –1 to +2 times normal speed.
To carry out playback in variable-speed mode, proceed as
follows.
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• Holding down the SHIFT button, press the M/
MARK1 or m/MARK2 button: Display the previous
or next page.
Name of currently
selected clip
Sixth clip is selected from
a total of 34 clips.
a)
Thumbnail (index picture) of
currently selected clip
2
Press the SET button or the PLAY button.
b)
If you press the SET button, a still image appears
showing the first frame of the selected clip.
If you press the PLAY button, playback starts from the
first frame of the selected clip.
Note
The factory default setting for the clip thumbnail is
such that the first frame of the clip is used as the
thumbnail but you can change this setting so that any
desired frame is used as the clip thumbnail (see “To
the first frame, regardless of the thumbnail.
Total length of selected clip
Recording date and
time of selected clip
Clip information (recording date and time, initial timecode,
total length, and so on)
To change the clip information displayed in
the thumbnail list
With the thumbnail list displayed, proceed as follows.
in double quotation marks, for example “TITLE00001”.
b) A mark is shown to indicate that the thumbnail (index picture) is not the
1
2
3
Press the CLIP MENU (SHIFT + SUB CLIP) button
or the MENU button to display the clip menu.
To return to the original screen
Press the THUMBNAIL button, turning it off.
In any of the following screens, you can press the
THUMBNAIL button to return to the original screen.
Press the M/MARK1 button or m/MARK2 button to
select CLIP INFORMATION.
Press the SET button.
To select a thumbnail image and start
playback
A list of CLIP INFORMATION items appears.
DATE: Date and time of recording
TIME CODE: Timecode of the first frame in the clip
DURATION: Recording time
SEQUENCE NUMBER: Thumbnail sequence
number
2
EJECT
F1
F2
(page 54) for more information about sequence
thumbnail numbers.
ACCESS
F3
VAR
MARK1
NETWORK
LOCAL
MENU
F4
CHAPTER
EXPAND
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
F5
SET RESET
JOG
PAGE DISPLAY
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
SHIFT
TOP
END
F
REV
F
FWD
STANDBY
“TIME CODE” is selected when the unit is shipped
from the factory.
1
1 1
1
4
Press the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select an
item that you want to display as part of the clip
information, and then press the SET button.
1
Do one of the following to select the thumbnail of the
clip you want to cue up.
The selected item is displayed as clip information
under the thumbnail image.
• Press the arrow buttons.
• Turn the jog or shuttle dial.
• Press the PREV or NEXT button: Move to the
previous or next thumbnail.
• Press the TOP (SHIFT + PREV) or END (SHIFT +
NEXT) button: Move to the first or last thumbnail.
To change a thumbnail image (index
picture)
With the thumbnail list displayed, proceed as follows.
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1
2
Press the CLIP MENU (SHIFT + SUB CLIP) button
or the MENU button to display the clip menu.
Note
When you press the SET button or the PLAY button
after selecting a clip with this mark displayed, the clip
is not cued up to the position of the thumbnail. It is
always cued up to the first frame.
Press the M/MARK1 button, m/MARK2 button , </
IN button, or ,/OUT button to select SET INDEX
PICTURE.
3
4
Press the SET button.
Searching with the Expand Function
“SET INDEX” appears in the upper left of the screen.
The expand function allows you to divide a selected clip
into 12 blocks, and to display thumbnails of the first frame
in each block in the thumbnail list. When the CHAPTER
screen is visible, you can divide chapter segments between
essence marks into 12 blocks and display thumbnails in the
same way. This function is available whenever the
thumbnail list or CHAPTER screen is displayed. This
function allows you to quickly review the content of the
selected clip or chapter, and to search efficiently for a
target scene. You can repeat the expand operation up to
three times
Select the clip whose thumbnail you want to change
(you can do this with the same operations as step 1 of
page 54)).
5
Press the SET button.
An enlargement of the current thumbnail image
appears.
(t 12 blocks t 144 blocks t 1,728 blocks).
Note
6
7
Press the PLAY button or use the jog or shuttle dial to
play back the clip and display the frame that you want
to use as the thumbnail image.
The maximum number of blocks may be larger than 1,728
when the recorded duration of the clip is short. In this case,
the frame interval of expanded thumbnails is fixed at 1
frame. This allows you to view expanded thumbnails at
equal intervals.
To cancel the thumbnail image change
Press the RESET button.
To execute the expand function
Press the SET button.
1
2
With the thumbnail list displayed, select the clip that
contains the scene that you want to find.
This returns you to the thumbnail list. The specified
image appears as the thumbnail of the selected clip.
A mark is shown to indicate that the thumbnail is not
the first frame of the clip.
Press the EXPAND (F5) button.
The selected clip is divided into 12 blocks, and the first
frame of each block appears in the thumbnail list.
Mark indicating that the thumbnail is not the first frame
Number of block
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3
As required, repeat step 2 once or twice.
Essence marks not recorded on the disc are displayed
in gray.
Note
To return to the thumbnail list screen
Press the RESET button.
Thumbnails cannot be further divided once their
duration reaches 1 frame.
To switch the thumbnail list between clip
thumbnails and essence mark thumbnails
With the thumbnail list displayed, press the DISPLAY
button. Each press of the button switches the
thumbnail list between display of clip thumbnails and
display of thumbnails of frames with essence marks
set.
To return to the thumbnail list screen of the
previous level
Hold down the SHIFT button and press the EXPAND
button.
To return to the thumbnail list screen
Press the RESET button.
2
3
Press the PREV or NEXT button, or press the M/
MARK1 button or m/MARK2 button, to select the
desired essence mark.
4
When you find the thumbnail of the target scene, press
the SET button or the PLAY button.
If you press the SET button, a still image appears
showing the selected frame.
If you press the PLAY button, playback starts from the
selected frame.
Press the SET button.
A list appears showing the frames which contain the
selected essence mark.
Indicates that this is a list of
frames containing the essence
mark (SHOT MARK1)
Sixth frame is selected from a
total of 36 SHOT MARK1 frames
Searching for Frames with Essence
Marks
Frame information (recording date and
time, timecode, or total length)
Proceed as follows.
1 3
EJECT
F1
F2
ACCESS
F3
VAR
MARK1
NETWORK
LOCAL
MENU
F4
CHAPTER
EXPAND
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
F5
SET RESET
JOG
PAGE DISPLAY
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
SHIFT
TOP
END
F
REV
F
FWD
STANDBY
Currently selected
SHOT MARK1 frame
2 2
Recording date and time
of the clip containing the
selected frame
Time from selected shot
mark to next shot mark
1
With the SUB CLIP button off, press the ESSENCE
MARK (SHIFT + THUMBNAIL) button, turning it
on.
4
5
Select the thumbnail whose frame you want to cue up
(you can do this with the same operations as step 1 of
page 54)).
The essence mark selection screen appears.
Press the SET button or the PLAY button.
If you press the SET button, a still image appears
showing selected essence mark frame.
If you press the PLAY button, playback starts from the
selected essence mark frame.
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To delete shot marks at chapter positions
You can delete shot marks (SHOT MARK1 and SHOT
MARK2) at chapter positions in the CHAPTER screen.
(REC START essence marks cannot be deleted.)
Searching with the Chapter Function
When a clip contains shot marks, you can display them as
chapter thumbnails.
1
With the CHAPTER screen visible, press the CLIP
MENU (SHIFT + SUB CLIP) button or MENU button
to display the clip menu.
marks.
1
With the thumbnail list visible, select the thumbnail of
the clip that contains the scenes you want.
2
Select DELETE SHOT MARK.
“DELETE SHOT MARK” appears in the upper left of
the screen.
An “S” mark appears in the upper right of clip
thumbnails in the following cases.
• When one or more shot marks have been set in the
clip
• When two or more REC START essence marks have
been set in the clip
3
4
Select the thumbnail image of the shot mark position
to delete.
Press the SET button.
“S” mark
A message appears, asking for confirmation of the
deletion.
5
Press OK to execute the deletion or CANCEL to
cancel it, and then press the SET button.
2
Press the CHAPTER (F4) button.
Clip List Playback
The CHAPTER screen appears, showing thumbnails
of the frames where the shot marks are set.
“S1” and “S2” marks on thumbnails indicate frames
where SHOT MARK1 and SHOT MARK2 marks are
set.
You can play back clips in the same order as in a clip list
created using the scene selection function.
See Chapter 4 for more information about scene selection.
Thumbnails without a mark are frames where REC
START marks are set.
Playing back in clip list order
Proceed as follows.
1
If the clip list that you want to play exists on the disc,
load it into the current clip list.
2
3
Press the SUB CLIP button, turning it on.
Press the PLAY button.
Playback begins from the first sub clip in the current
clip list.
3
4
Select the thumbnail whose frame you want to cue up
(you can do this with the same operations as step 1 of
page 54)).
Notes
• Stop the unit before using the SUB CLIP button. Press
the STOP button if a message appears telling you to stop
the unit.
• Depending on the length of sub clips in the clip list and
their arrangement on the disc, playback may freeze
momentarily between sub clips.
Press the SET button or the PLAY button.
If you press the SET button, a still image appears
showing selected shot mark frame.
If you press the PLAY button, playback starts from the
selected shot mark frame.
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To perform repeat playback, set OPERATIONAL
FUNCTION >REPEAT MODE in the setup menu to
“ON” (a REPEAT indicator appears in the display), and
then proceed as follows.
To cue up with sub clip thumbnail images
With the desired clip list loaded in the current clip list,
proceed as follows.
1
Press the SUB CLIP button and the THUMBNAIL
button, turning them on.
1
Insert a disc.
To perform repeat playback for normal playback,
proceed to step 3.
Thumbnails of the first frames in the sub clips appear.
Sixth frame is selected from
a total of 34 sub clips
a)
Name of current clip list
2
3
To perform repeat playback for clip list playback, load
a clip list into the current clip list and then press the
SUB CLIP button.
Sub clip information (date and
time of creation, initial timecode,
playback time)
Press the PLAY button.
Playback starts from the saved playback position.
Normal playback: When playback of the last clip
finishes, it resumes from the start of the disc,
repeatedly playing from the first through the last
clip on the disc.
Clip list playback: When playback of the last sub clip
finishes, it resumes from the start of the clip list,
repeatedly playing from the first through the last
sub clip in the clip list.
Currently selected sub clip
Repeat playback begins the unit is powered on if it is
powered on with a disc loaded and OPERATIONAL
FUNCTION >REPEAT MODE in the setup menu set to
“ON”. Clip list playback starts from the first sub clip in the
clip list.
Recording date and time
of clip list
Total playback time of sub
clips in the clip list
a) When a title has been assigned to a clip list, the title is enclosed in double
quotation marks, for example “SAKURA”.
To start repeat playback from the device
connected to the REMOTE (9P) connector
Set OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >REPEAT MODE in
the setup menu to “ON”, and then send the command to
start repeat playback from the external device.
To return to the previous screen
Press the THUMBNAIL button, turning it off.
2
3
Select the thumbnail whose clip you want to cue up
(you can do this with the same operations as step 1 of
page 54)).
For details of commands, refer to the REMOTE (9-pin)
Protocol Manual for the PDW series (not supplied).
To stop repeat playback
Do one of the following.
Press the SET button or the PLAY button.
• Set OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >REPEAT MODE in
the setup menu to “OFF”.
If you press the SET button, a still image appears
showing the first frame of the selected sub clip.
If you press the PLAY button, playback starts from the
first frame of the selected sub clip.
• Operate any of the playback buttons except the PLAY
button, or operate the jog or shuttle dial.
• From the external device connected to the REMOTE
(9P) connector on this unit, send a command other than
the repeat playback start command to this unit.
Note
In clip lists, the first frame of the sub clip (the In point
frame) is always displayed as the thumbnail.
Note
The unit enters search mode when you conduct a search,
and stop mode at the end of the disc.
Repeat Playback
You can perform repeat playback for normal and clip list
playback.
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A lock confirmation screen appears. This screen
displays clip names and clip titles.
Locking (Write-Protecting) Clips
In the thumbnail screen, you can lock them so that they
cannot be deleted or altered.
Locking prevents the following operations on clips.
• Deletion
To cancel the lock operation and return to the
THUMBNAIL screen
Select “CANCEL”, and then press the SET button.
Press the RESET or MENU button.
• Renaming by FAM or FTP
• Changing the thumbnail image (index picture)
• Adding and deleting shot marks
5
With OK selected, press the SET button.
You return to the thumbnail screen, and a lock icon
appears on the thumbnail of the selected clip to show
that it is locked.
Notes
• Locked clips are deleted along with other clips.
• Clips cannot be locked or unlocked when the Write
Inhibit tab of the disc is set to the recording disabled
position, or when “REC INH” on page P1 of the
function1 menu is set to “ON”.
Lock icon
1
With the SUB CLIP button off, press the
THUMBNAIL button, turning it on.
Locked clips cannot be deleted or set the thumbnail
image (index picture) and so on. Unlock the clip if you
want to perform any of these operations.
The thumbnails of the clips on the disc appear.
2
Select the clip to lock. (you can do this with the same
To lock clips with a shortcut operation
After carrying out step 2 in the procedure, press the STOP
button with the SHIFT button held down (shortcut
operation).
Clip to be locked
You can lock clips without displaying the CLIP MENU.
To unlock clips
Carry out step 2 of “Locking clips” to select a locked clip
(one with the lock icon displayed on its thumbnail). Then
do one of the following.
• Carry out steps 3 and 4 of “Locking Clips”.
• Press the STOP button with the SHIFT button held down
(shortcut operation).
To lock all clips
3
4
Press the MENU button.
The CLIP menu appears.
1
2
Carry out steps 1 and 3 of “Locking Clips” to display
the CLIP MENU.
Use the V/MARK1 or the v/MARK2 button to select
LOCK OR DELETE ALL CLIPS, and then press the
b/OUT button.
A submenu screen appears.
3
4
Select “LOCK ALL CLIPS”, and then press the SET
button.
A confirmation screen appears.
With “OK” selected, press the SET button.
All clips are locked.
Use the V/MARK1 or v/MARK2 button to select
“LOCK/UNLOCK CLIP”, and then press the SET
button.
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To unlock all clips
Carry out the procedure in “To lock all clips”, selecting
UNLOCK ALL CLIPS in step 2.
• When the target clip is not referenced in a clip list:
“DELETE CLIP?”
• When the target clip is referenced in a clip list:
“DELETE CLIP & CLIP LIST?” (The clip list that
references the clip will also be deleted.)
Deleting Clips
You can delete selected clips while checking their content.
Notes
• Clips cannot be deleted when the Write Inhibit tab of the
disc is set to the recording disabled position, or when
“REC INH” on page P1 of the function menu is set to
“ON”.
• Locked clips cannot be deleted.
To cancel the deletion and return to the CLIP
MENU
Select “CANCEL”, and then press the SET button.
• When the target clip is referenced in a clip list, the clip
list that references the clip will also be deleted.
• If the deletion target clip is referenced by the current clip
list, all of the referenced sub clips, and only those sub
clips, are deleted simultaneously.
Press the RESET or MENU button.
5
Use the V/MARK1 button to select “OK”, and then
press the SET button.
1
With the SUB CLIP button off, press the
THUMBNAIL button, turning it on.
The clip is deleted and you return to the thumbnail
screen.
The thumbnails of the clips on the disc appear.
To go to the clip deletion screen without
displaying the CLIP MENU
After step 2, press the RESET button with the SHIFT
button held down (shortcut operation).
The clip deletion screen appears directly, without
displaying the CLIP MENU.
2
Select the clip to delete. (You can do this with the same
Clip to be deleted
To delete all clips
1
2
Carry out steps 1 and 3 of “Deleting Clips” to display
the CLIP MENU.
Use the V/MARK1 or the v/MARK2 buttons to select
“LOCK OR DELETE ALL CLIPS”, and then press
the b/OUT button.
A sub menu appears.
3
4
Press the MENU button.
The CLIP menu appears.
3
4
Select “DELETE ALL CLIPS”, and then press the
SET button.
A deletion confirmation screen appears.
Use the V/MARK1 or the v/MARK2 button to select
“DELETE CLIP”, and then press the SET button.
To execute the deletion, use the V/MARK1 button to
select “OK”, and then press the SET button.
A deletion confirmation screen appears and then
thumbnails of four frames (the first frame,
intermediate frame 1, intermediate frame 2, and the
last frame) in the target clip appear. At the same time,
the clip name, title, date and time of creation, and
duration appear.
All clips are deleted.
However, locked clips are not deleted.
If all clips have been deleted, you return from the
thumbnail screen to the original screen.
One of the following messages appears, depending on
whether the target clip is referenced in a clip list.
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Assigning Sequence Numbers to
Thumbnails
You can assign sequence numbers to displayed
thumbnails.
1
With the SUB CLIP button off, press the
THUMBNAIL button, turning it on.
Thumbnails of the clips on the disc appear.
2
3
Press the MENU button.
The CLIP menu appears.
Use the V/MARK1 button to select “CLIP
INFORMATION”, and then press the SET button.
A sub menu appears.
4
Use the v/MARK2 button to select “SEQUENCE
NUMBER”, and then press the SET button.
As shown in the following figure, sequential numbers
are assigned to thumbnails.
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Scene Selection
4
Chapter
Overview
What is scene selection?
Scene selection is a function which allows you to select
material (clips) from the material recorded on a disc and
perform cut editing. You can do this by operating on this
unit only.
• Scene selection is a convenient way to perform cut
editing in the field and in other offline situations.
• With the scene selection function, you create clip lists
(edit data). The clips themselves are not changed, so you
can repeat the operation as often as you like.
• Clip lists created with the scene selection function can be
played back on this unit.
• The scene selection function makes it easy to carry out
operations such as adding material in clip units, adding
parts of clips, adding by chapter, reordering the playback
order, modifying In and Out points, and deletion, all on
this unit.
• Clip lists (edit data) created with the scene selection
function can be used on XPRI and other full-feature
nonlinear editing systems.
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Overview
Flow of scene selection editing
Disc
EJECT
Record material or insert disc containing recorded
material into this unit
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
ACCESS
VAR
MARK1
NETWORK
MENU
CHAPTER
EXPAND
LOCAL
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
SET RESET
JOG
PAGE DISPLA
Y
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
SHIFT
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
TOP
F
REV
F
FWD
END
STANDBY
PDW-F335/F355
PDW-F75
To edit a clip list on the disc
Load a clip list (see page 77)
Create and edit a clip list
Sub
Sub Sub
Clip 1
Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4
clip 1 clip 2 clip 3
Select
clips
Clip list 1
Recorded material
Clip 1
Clip list 1
Clip 2
Clip 3
Save the clip list to disc (see page 75)
Disc
Sub clip 1 Sub clip 2 Sub clip 3
Play back clip list
EJECT
F1
F2
F3
ACCESS
VAR
MARK1
NETWORK
LOCAL
Play back the clip list (see page 57)
MENU
F4
F5
CHAPTER
EXPAND
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
SET RESET
JOG
PAGE DISPLA
Y
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
SHIFT
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
TOP
F
REV
F
FWD
END
STANDBY
PDW-F75
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Overview
Clips
Sub clips (clips in clip lists)
Material recorded with this unit is managed in units called
“clips”. A clip contains the material between a recording
start point and a recording end point.
The specified clips (or parts of clips) in a clip list are called
“sub clips”. Sub clips are virtual data specifying ranges in
the original clips. Clip data in the original clips is not
overwritten. The following figure shows the relation
between clips and sub clips.
Clips have numbers beginning with C, for example C0001.
Recording
start point of Recording end
Clips on disc
clip 2
point of clip 2
Clip 1
(C0001)
Clip 3
(C0003)
Clip 4
(C0004)
Clip 2 (C0002)
Clip 1
(C0001)
Clip 2
(C0002)
Clip 3
(C0003)
Clip 4
(C0004)
Clip list (E0001)
Sub clip 1
Sub clip 2
Sub clip 3
Clip number
In the above example, the whole of clip 2 has been added
as sub clip 1, and the whole of clip 4 has been added as sub
clip 2.
Sub clip 3 is part of clip 3. Therefore, when clip list E0001
is played back, clip 4 is played after clip 2, and then the
part of clip 3 shown in gray color is played.
Clip list editing (current clip list)
To edit a clip lists, you need to load the clip from the disc
into the internal unit memory.
The clip list which is currently loaded into the unit memory
is called the “current clip list”.
The current clip list is always the target of sub clip creation
and editing. Clip list playback also uses the current clip
list.
Instead of using clip numbers, you can manage clips by
assigning clip titles.
Clip lists
After creating and editing a clip list, you need to save it to
disc.
Data called a “clip list” is created when you use the scene
selection function to select desired clips from the clips
stored on a disc.
Unit memory
Clip lists have numbers beginning with E, for example
E0001. Up to 99 clip lists can be saved on a disc.
Current clip list
Can be edited (adding, deleting, and
reordering sub clips)
t Clip list playback
and thumbnail
display
Clip list number
SAVE Mm LOAD
Disc
C0001 (Clip 1)
C0002 (Clip 2)
E0001 (Clip list 1)
E0002 (Clip list 2)
C0003 (Clip 3)
E0003 (Clip list 3)
•
•
•
•
•
•
E0099 (Clip list 99)
Clip list playback
Clips and clip lists are saved together on a disc.
Clips are played back according to clip list data.
Thumbnails of sub clips in the selected clip list
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CLIP AUTO TITLING
Assigning Clip Titles
When the setup menu item OPERATIONAL FUNCTION
“ENABLE”, titles are displayed instead of clip numbers
for all clips recorded after the setting is made.
PREFIX
NUMERIC
_ TITLE
_ 00001
Clip title
SHIFT: ( )( )( )( )KEY
INC/DEC: JOG DIAL
TO MENU: MENU KEY
PREFIX: Prefix (up to 5 alphanumeric characters and
symbols)
NUMERIC: Initial value of the number (00001 to
99999)
2
3
Enter the prefix and initial number.
To select the item to set and the character to set (it
flashes): Use the arrow buttons.
To select a character to enter at the selected
position: Turn the jog dial.
To return the settings to the factory defaults: Press
the RESET button.
Titles are made up of a prefix of up to 5 characters and a 5-
digit number. The factory default prefix is “TITLE”, and
the initial value of the number is 00001. Therefore, the title
of the first clip created with the “ENABLE” setting is
“TITLE00001”. The number is incremented for each
subsequent clip.
When you are finished entering the prefix and initial
number, press the SET button.
information about the setup menu.
The message “NOW SAVING...” appears, the title is
saved, and the menu disappears from the screen.
To switch to clip number display
Set CLIP TITLE >AUTO TITLE to “DISABLE”.
Clip numbers are displayed for all clips recorded after the
setting is made.
To clear the menu from the screen without saving a
title
Press the MENU button twice.
Note
Notes
If you return the initial number to the default value after
creating several clips, and then continue recording, clips
with the same titles may be created.
• Titles are displayed instead of clip numbers for clips that
have titles.
page 108) if you want to check the clip number of a clip
that has a title.
Assigning User-Defined Clip and
Clip List Names
To assign clip titles
You can set the clip title prefix and the initial clip title
number to arbitrary values.
For example, if you set the prefix to “SCENE” and the
initial number to 00100, the next clip to be created will
have the title “SCENE-00100”.
The following standard format names are assigned
automatically to clips and clip lists that are created or
recorded by XDCAM devices.
Clips: C0001 to C0300
Clip lists: E0001E01 to E0099E01
You can use the supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software
to assign user-defined names instead of the standard
format names. You can assigned user-defined names
instead of the standard format names. Assigning
meaningful names to clips and clip lists can facilitate file
management.
1
Select OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >CLIP TITLE
>TITLE in the setup menu, and then press the ,/
OUT button.
The CLIP AUTO TITLING screen appears.
You can also use this unit's “AUTO TITLING” function to
assign user-defined names to clips.
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Overview
To assign clip names on this unit
The title assigned to clip becomes its clip name (file
name).
Note
When the first letter of the title setting on the CLIP TITLE
menu is a space or period (.), the clip name is the title string
minus the first letter.
To enable clip and clip list renaming by FAM
Carry out step 2 “To assign clip names on this unit”.
It is now possible to write, transfer, and rename clips and
clip lists with user-defined names over file access mode
To change clip names, execute the “Rename” command
for a file in the Clip folder with the extension “.MXF”.
The extension “.MXF” cannot be changed.
C0001.MXF
TITLE00001
When sub item “AUTO NAMING” is set to “C****”
Fuji.MXF
TITLE00001.MXF
Clip renaming by FAM is enabled
TITLE00001
To change clip list names, execute the “Rename”
command for a file in the Edit folder with the extension
“. SMI”.
When sub item “AUTO NAMING” is set to “title”
1
2
Set OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >CLIP TITLE
>AUTO TITLE in the setup menu to “ENABLE” (see
The extension “. SMI” cannot be changed.
Set OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >FILE NAMING
>AUTO NAMING to “free”.
Sakura.SMI
You are now able to use clips and clip lists with user-
defined names.
Clip list renaming by FAM is enabled
To check clip names
3
Set OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >FILE NAMING
>AUTO NAMING to “title”.
Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail
screen, and select the clip whose name you want to check.
The name of the selected clip appears at the upper left of
the screen.
However, when a title has been assigned to a clip, display
of the title takes priority. Titles are displayed enclosed in
double quotation marks (“ ”).
C****: Assign standard format clip names
automatically.
title: Assign clip titles as clip names.
SETUP MENU
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION
FILE NAMING
more information about the thumbnail screen.
.
AUTO NAMING title
* C****
title
Note
Clip names, clip list names, and titles are converted as
follows for display in the thumbnail screen and the CLIP
menu.
• If the names are longer than 15 characters, only the first
9 characters and the last 5 characters are displayed.
Other characters are converted into s.
The same name will now be given to newly recorded
clips.
• Lowercase characters are converted into uppercase.
• Kanji and other multibyte characters, and some
alphabetic symbols, are converted into s characters.
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Overview
Sequences of multiple s characters is converted into
single s characters.
The following alphabetic symbols can be displayed.
: . ? ! # * / ( ) + - & @ = < > % " ; _
Creating Clip Lists
Select the desired clip, to include it in the current clip list
as a sub clip.
There are two ways to select clips.
Display example
JumpingDolphin_No103
r
• Select from the thumbnail screen.
JUMPINGDOsNO103
You can select the desired clips from the thumbnail
screen. You can also select continuous clips at a time.
In addition, you can use the Expand function to specify
a range to add in a clip or to load and add a clip with a
chapter registered.
• Select while playing back and searching.
You can select the scene to use while viewing the video
(quick scene selection).
Before starting
Insert a disc containing recorded clips into the unit.
Including Clips Selected in the
Thumbnail Screen in the Clip List
SUB CLIP button
CHAPTER button
EXPAND button
THUMBNAIL button
MENU button
SET button
RESET button
EJECT
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
ACCESS
VAR
MARK1
NETWORK
MENU
CHAPTER
EXPAND
LOCAL
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
SET RESET
JOG
PAGE DISPLAY
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
SHIFT
TOP
END
F
REV
F
FWD
STANDBY
SHIFT button
PREV button
PLAY button
NEXT button
STOP button
Jog dial
Arrow buttons
(M/MARK1, m/
MARK2, </IN,
,/OUT button)
Proceed as follows.
1
With the SUB CLIP button unlit, press the
THUMBNAIL button, lighting it.
Thumbnails of the clips on the disc appear.
(In the following description, this is referred to as the
“thumbnail screen”. )
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+NAME: Name of the clip list, or a user-defined name
You can use the supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing
Software to assign titles to clip lists.
4
5
Use the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select a
clip list number such as E0001, and then press the SET
button.
This returns to the thumbnail screen.
Press the SUB CLIP button.
2
Press the MENU button.
The clip list window appears.
If you selected NEW FILE in step 4, the display shows
the state with no clips loaded as shown below.
Select NEW FILE to create a new clip list.
(If no clip list is loaded in the current clip list, a screen
as shown in step 3 appears.)
6
7
Press the MENU button.
The CLIP menu appears.
3
Use the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select
LOAD CLIP LIST, and then press the SET button.
A clip list selection screen appears.
For an already created clip list, the details including
the creation date appear, and for an empty clip list,
“NEW FILE” appears.
Display Item types
Press the ,/OUT button to switch the display.
Use the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select
“ADD”, and then press the SET button.
The scene selection window appears.
(Subsequently, this entire screen is called the “scene
selection window”.)
To select the type of clip list information to display
Press the ,/OUT button.
Each press of the button switches the display in the
order Date >Title >Name.
The following informantion is displayed for display
item types
+DATE: Date and time when the clip list was created
or last modified
+TITLE: Title assigned to the clip list
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8
Use the arrow buttons or jog dial to select the desired
clip.
Total duration of sub clips in the current clip list
You can also select clips with the following
operations.
Press the PREV or NEXT button: Moves to the
previous or next clip.
Press the PREV or NEXT button with the SHIFT
button held down: Moves to the first or last clip.
Press the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button with the
SHIFT button held down: Switches to the
previous or next page. Does not switch when
there is only one page.
Press the </IN button or ,/OUT button with the
SHIFT button held down: Selects continuous
multiple clips.
Cursor (shows insertion
position of next sub clip)
Thumbnails of the sub clips already added to the current clip list
To display the total duration of the current clip list
after the addition of the selected clips
When you press the SHIFT button, the total duration
of the selected clips is displayed, along with the total
duration of the clip list after the addition of the selected
clips. This allows you to check the new total duration
before making the addition.
12Repeat steps 8 to 11 until you have added all of the
desired clips to the current clip list.
You can add the same clip as a sub clip any number of
times.
13When you have finished selecting all the clips you
want, press the SET button without pressing the
SHIFT button.
9
Press the SET button.
An I-shaped cursor appears in the lower part of the
scene selection window.
Press the RESET button to return to the state of step 8.
This closes the scene selection window, and the screen
returns to the CLIP menu.
To close the CLIP menu
Press the RESET button.
10Use the arrow buttons or jog dial to move the I-shaped
cursor to the desired position.
You can also move the I-shaped cursor with the
following operations.
Press the PREV or NEXT button: Moves the cursor
to the previous or next sub clip.
14Save the current clip list to disc.
Press the PREV or NEXT button with the SHIFT
button held down: Moves the cursor to the first
or last sub clip.
Press M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button: Moves to
the 4th previous or 4th next sub clip.
11With the SHIFT button held down, press the SET
button.
All the clips selected in step 8 are added to the current
clip list as sub clips and the scene selection window
shows thumbnails of registered sub clips.
At the same time, the cursor disappears and you can
select a new clip.
Notes
• Unless the current clip list has been saved to disc, its
contents will be lost when the unit is powered off or the
disc is ejected. After creating a clip list, be sure to save it.
An asterisk (*) appears after the date and time of creation
when a clip list has not been saved to disc.
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Note
Even if you select several thumbnails, they are added to the
clip list as one continuous sub clip.
To add sub clips using the chapter
function
The chapter function allows a thumbnail to be displayed
for each shot mark recorded within a clip.
For details, see Chapter 3 “Searching for Frames with
Asterisk appears when clip list has not been saved to disc.
• Even when a clip whose thumbnail is not the first frame
is added to a clip list, the thumbnail displayed in the clip
list is always the first frame as a thumbnail.
1
(page 67). An “S” mark appears in the upper right of
thumbnails where short marks have been set. Select
one of these thumbnails and press the CHAPTER
button.
To add sub clips using the expand function
You can include a part of a sub clip in the current clip list
by dividing the content of the sub clip into parts and
displaying thumbnails of the parts.
This displays thumbnails of chapters of the specified
clip in the upper portion of the scene selection
window.
For details, see Chapter 3 “Searching with the Expand
Proceed as follows.
1
After carrying out step 8 of the procedure in
button.
Thumbnails of the target clip divided into eight equal
parts appear in the upper portion of the scene selection
window.
2
3
you want to include in the clip list.
To vary the expansion ratio
Each time you press the EXPAND button changes the
ratio through the sequence ×8 t ×64 t ×512.
To return to the previous setting, hold down the SHIFT
button and press the EXPAND button.
The section from the selected thumbnail to the next
thumbnail is included as a sub clip.
Save the current clip list to disc.
To cancel the expand display
Press the RESET button.
You return to the scene selection window.
When you select several chapter thumbnails, they are
added to the clip list as a single sub clip.
2
3
you want to include in the clip list.
Quick Scene Selection (Adding Sub
Clips during Recording, Playback, or
Search)
The section from the selected thumbnail to the next
thumbnail is included as a sub clip.
Save the current clip list to disc.
Before starting, load the clip list to which you want to add
For details, see “Saving the Current Clip List to Disc”
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Creating Clip Lists
In and Out points set by the quick scene selection function.
To reset an In point or Out point
With the </IN button or ,/OUT button held down,
press the RESET button.
4
Holding down the SHIFT button, press the SET
button.
2,3,4 2,3
EJECT
The section between the In point and Out point is
added to the end of the current clip list as a sub clip.
F1
0
0
TCG
EXT
-12
-20
-12
-20
F2
F3
F4
F5
TC MODE
PRESET
-30
-40
-60
-30
-40
-60
ACCESS
RUN MODE
REC RUN
1
2
3
4
VAR
MARK1
+
NETWORK
4CH 16 BIT
3
4
T C / V I T C
V I T C
MENU
CHAPTER
EXPAND
MPEG HD
SP
VITC
1080 60I
COOO1
LOCAL
REM:077M
DF/NDF
NDF
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
SET RESET
JOG
P2
00:00.00:00
PAGE DISPLAY
When you set In and Out points stretching across
several clips
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
SHIFT
TOP
END
F
REV
F
FWD
STANDBY
One sub clip is created for each of the clips.
Clips recorded on the disc
4
1
1
Clip 1
Clip 2
Clip 3
1
With the SUB CLIP button off, and the clip displayed
in full-screen mode, play back the clip or conduct a
search to find the point that you want to set as the In
point.
In point
Out point
To display the desired clip in full-screen mode
If the thumbnail screen is displayed, use the arrow
buttons or jog dial to select the clip to display in full-
screen mode, and then press the SET button.
Sub clip 1
Sub clip 2
Sub clip 3
5
6
Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you have added all of the clips
you want to the current clip list.
To search
Use the jog and shuttle dials.
Save the current clip list to disc.
2
3
At the point you want to set as the In point, hold down
the </IN button and press the SET button.
An In point is set, and the IN indicator lights.
If the unit is set up to superimpose character
timecode appears.
In the same way, search for the point you want to set
as the Out point, and then hold down the ,/OUT
button and press the SET button.
An Out point is set, and the OUT indicator lights.
If the unit is set up to superimpose character
timecode appears.
To check the In point or Out point
The timecode of the In or Out point that you have set
appears when you press the </IN button or the ,/
OUT button. An image of the In point is cued up if you
hold down the </IN button and press the PREV
button or NEXT button. An image of the Out point is
cued up if you hold down the ,/OUT button and
press the PREV button or NEXT button.
To check the duration
Hold down the </IN button and the ,/OUT button
at the same time.
The duration appears on the screen.
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You can also select clips with the following
operations.
Press the PREV or NEXT button: Moves to the
previous or next clip.
Editing Clip Lists
Press the PREV or NEXT button with the SHIFT
button held down: Moves to the first or last clip.
Press M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button with the
SHIFT button held down: Switches to the
previous or next page. Does not switch when
there is only one page.
Press an </IN button or ,/OUT button with the
SHIFT button held down: Selects continuous
multiple clips.
You can select items from CLIP menus, and perform
simple editing operations on clip lists and on sub clips
registered in clip lists.
Basic Operations
1 3,5 2,4
Note
EJECT
F1
0
0
TCG
EXT
-12
-20
-12
-20
F2
F3
F4
F5
TC MODE
PRESET
If you selected “TRIM”, you can select only one sub
clip.
-30
-40
-60
-30
-40
-60
ACCESS
RUN MODE
REC RUN
1
2
3
4
VAR
MARK1
+
NETWORK
4CH 16 BIT
3
4
T C / V I T C
V I T C
MENU
CHAPTER
EXPAND
MPEG HD
SP
VITC
1080 60I
COOO1
LOCAL
REM:077M
DF/NDF
NDF
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
SET RESET
JOG
P2
00:00.00:00
PAGE DISPLAY
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
5
6
Press the SET button.
SHIFT
TOP
END
F
REV
F
FWD
STANDBY
This allows you to carry out the editing operation
selected from the CLIP menu for the selected sub clip.
4
4
Carry out the selected editing operation.
1
2
In the clip list screen, hold down the MENU button.
For details, see the following pages.
The CLIP menu appears.
Reordering sub clips: Page 72
Trimming sub clips: Page 73
Deleting sub clips: Page 74
Setting the timecode: Page 74
7
Save the edited current clip list to disc.
Reordering Sub Clips
Press the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select
the edit item you want.
Proceed as follows.
You can carry out the following edit operations.
1
Carry out steps 1 to 5 of the procedure in “Basic
CLIP menu Item
MOVE
Description
Reorder sub clips.
The I-shaped cursor indicating the move destination
appears in the clip list window.
TRIM
Change the In and Out points of
sub clips.
2
Use the arrow buttons or jog dial to move the I-shaped
cursor to the desired position.
DELETE
Delete unnecessary sub clips.
TC PRESET
Set the first timecode of the
current clip list to any value.
You can also move the cursor with the following
operations.
Press the PREV or NEXT button: Moves the cursor
to the previous or next sub clip.
Press the PREV or NEXT button with the SHIFT
button held down: Moves the cursor to the first
or last sub clip.
3
4
Press the SET button.
A screen appears to allow you to select the target sub
clip of the operation. (A timecode setting screen
appears if you have selected TC PRESET.)
Press M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button with the
Use the arrow buttons or jog dial to select the desired
sub clip.
SHIFT button held down: Switches to the
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previous or next page. Does not switch when
there is only one page.
Indicates that 2nd sub clip will be moved to position of 7th sub clip.
To cancel the trim and return to the previous
screen
Press the m/MARK2 button to display “OK” (the
background color changes into yellow), and press the
RESET button.
I-shaped cursor showing position to which selected
sub clip will be moved.
2
3
Carry out playback and search to find the new location
of the In point or Out point of the selected sub clip.
To return to the clip list window without moving
any sub clip
Press the RESET button.
At the scene where you want to set a new In or Out
point, hold down the </IN button (to change the In
point) or the ,/OUT button (to change the Out point)
and press the SET button.
3
Press the SET button.
The CLIP MENU appears after the sub clip order
changes.
If you press the SHIFT + SET buttons instead of the
SET button, you return to the state after step 4 in
“Basic Operations”, allowing you to move another sub
clip.
Depending on the button that you pressed, a new In or
Out point is set.
Note
The IN and OUT indicators flash if you set an Out
point with timecode smaller than the In point. If this
occurs, set the correct timecode.
To change both the In and Out points
Carry out steps 2 and 3 for both the In and Out points.
To reset the In or Out point
Hold down the </IN button or ,/OUT button, and
press the RESET button. The In or Out point is
restored to the value it had before the sub clip trim
screen opened.
4
Save the current clip list to disc.
To cue up the In or Out point
The In point is cued up when you hold down the </
IN button and press the PREV button or the NEXT
button.
The Out point is cued up when you hold down the ,/
OUT button and press the PREV button or the NEXT
button.
Modifying the In and Out Points of
Sub Clips (Trimming)
Proceed as follows.
4
5
Once you have set the new In point or Out point, press
the m/MARK2 button to select “OK”.
1
The background color of the OK button changes to
yellow.
The first frame (In point frame) of the selected sub clip
appears. In this state, you can carry out playback and
search all clips on the disc.
Press the SET button.
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The CLIP MENU appears after the trim is executed.
If you press the SHIFT + SET buttons instead of the
SET button, you return to the state after step 4 in
“Basic Operations”, allowing you execute another
trim.
By default, the start timecode (LTC) for the current clip list
is set to “00:00:00:00”.
To set this to a different value, proceed as follows.
1
6
Save the current clip list to disc.
2).
For details, see “Saving the Current Clip List to Disc”
The timecode setting screen appears.
Deleting Sub Clips
Proceed as follows.
1
To display the total duration of the current clip list
after the addition of the selected clips
When you press the SHIFT button, the total duration
of the selected clips is displayed, along with the total
duration of the clip list after the deletion of the selected
clips. This allows you to check the new total duration
before making the deletion.
The timecode shown in this screen is the current initial
timecode of the current clip list. If a clip list has been
loaded from disc, and timecode has already been set
for that clip list, then that value is displayed.
2
3
Use the </IN and ,/OUT buttons to select the digit
(HOUR, MIN, SEC or FRAME) you want to set.
2
3
Press the SET button.
Use the M/MARK1 and m/MARK2 buttons or jog dial
to display the value you want to set.
The deletion confirmation screen appears.
To cancel the timecode setting
Press the RESET button.
To return to the clip list window without deleting
any sub clip
Press the RESET button.
4
5
When you have finished setting all the digits you want,
press the SET button.
Use the </IN or ,/OUT button to select “OK”, and
then press the SET button.
The starting timecode for the current clip list is set to
the specified LTC value. The count starts from that
value when playback starts.
The CLIP MENU appears after the deletion is
executed.
If you press the SHIFT + SET buttons instead of the
SET button, you return to the state after step 4 in
“Basic Operations”, allowing you to execute another
deletion.
Save the current clip list to disc.
4
Save the current clip list to disc.
The drop-frame or non-drop-frame setting of the current
clip list reflects the setting of the unit at the time when one
of the following operations is performed.
• Adding the first sub clip
For details, see “Saving the Current Clip List to Disc”
• Setting the start timecode
Setting the Start Timecode for the
Current Clip List
Previewing the Edited Clip List
Continuous timecode is used in clip lists, regardless of the
timecode of the parent clips of sub clips. Therefore, you
can set the start timecode for each clip list.
With the SUB CLIP button lit, press the PLAY button.
If you are in the thumbnail screen (the THUMBNAIL
button is lit), playback starts from the beginning of the
selected sub clip.
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However, if you press the SUB CLIP button to turn it off,
and then press it again to light it, the playback start position
is reset to the start of the clip list.
With the SUB CLIP button lit, press the PLAY button.
You can repeat playback of the current clip list by setting
SET UP >OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >REPEAT
MODE to ON.
Saving the Current Clip
List to Disc
Notes
• Edited clip list data is not saved unless you carry out this
operation. If you are going to use the created or edited
clip list data later on, be sure to save it to disc.
• If the Write Inhibit tab on the disc is set to the recording
disabled position, you cannot save the current clip list to
the disc.
• It may not be possible to record because of some other
reason, for example not enough free capacity on the disc.
2 2,3
EJECT
F1
0
0
TCG
EXT
-12
-20
-12
-20
F2
F3
F4
F5
TC MODE
PRESET
-30
-40
-60
-30
-40
-60
ACCESS
RUN MODE
REC RUN
1
2
3
4
VAR
MARK1
+
NETWORK
4CH 16 BIT
3
4
T C / V I T C
V I T C
MENU
CHAPTER
EXPAND
MPEG HD
SP
VITC
1080 60I
COOO1
LOCAL
REM:077M
DF/NDF
NDF
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
SET RESET
JOG
P2
00:00.00:00
PAGE DISPLAY
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
SHIFT
TOP
END
F
REV
F
FWD
STANDBY
Proceed as follows.
1
2
Display the CLIP menu.
Use the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to move the
cursor to “SAVE CLIP LIST”, and then press the SET
button.
A list of clip lists appears. The date of creation or the
title is displayed for each clip list.
“NEW FILE” is displayed for clip lists without any
saved data.
To switch between title display and date of creation
display
Press the ,/OUT button.
For details, see “To select the type of clip list
3
Use the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button or jog dial to
select the desired clip list, and then press the ,/OUT
button.
The current clip list is saved to disc.
To cancel the save
Press the MENU button.
To assign a title to a clip list
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Saving the Current Clip List to Disc
Use the supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software.
For details, see the PDZ-1 online help.
Managing Clip Lists
After you create or edit a clip list, you can use the CLIP
menu to save it to disc, load it from disc into unit memory,
and delete it from the disc.
Displaying the CLIP menu
Hold down the SHIFT button and press the SUB CLIP
button.
In the thumbnail list screen and the clip list screen, you can
display the CLIP menu by pressing the MENU button.
The CLIP menu items you can display and select vary with
the operating state of the unit (see the following table).
Item
Operation (reference page)
CLIP INFORMATION
Select the information displayed
beneath thumbnails (see page
LOAD CLIP LIST
Load a clip list from the disc into
the current clip list (see page
SAVE CLIP LIST
Save the current clip list to disc
DELETE CLIP LIST
SORT CLIP LISTS BY
Delete a clip list from the disc
You can sort the clip lists by
name or date and time of
a)
Change the thumbnail image
(index picture) of a clip (see
SET INDEX PICTURE
a)
Add sub clips to the current clip
list (see page 67)
ADD
b)
Reorder sub clips (see page 72)
MOVE
b)
Change the In point or Out point
of a sub clip (see page 73)
TRIM
b)
Delete unnecessary sub clips
DELETE
b)
Change the start timecode for
the current clip list to a desired
value (see page 74)
TC PRESET
DELETE CLIP
Delete a clip
LOCK/UNLOCK CLIP
Lock or unlock a clip
LOCK OR DELETE ALL Lock or delete all clips
CLIPS
DELETE SHOT MARK
Delete a shot mark
a) Displayed only in operating thumbnail list screen
b) Displayed only in operating the clip list screen
To clear the CLIP menu from the screen
Press the MENU button (or hold down the SHIFT button
and press the SUB CLIP button).
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Managing Clip Lists
3
Use the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select the
desired clip list, and then press the SET button.
Note
The CLIP menu can handle up to 99 clip lists.
The selected clip list is loaded into the unit as the
current clip list.
To display thumbnails of the loaded current clip
list
Press the THUMBNAIL button and SUB CLIP button,
turning them on.
Changing Displayed Items of
Information on Sub Clips
You can change information displayed in the lower portion
of each thumbnail in the clip list window.
Proceed as follows.
If an unsaved clip list exists in current clip list
memory
A warning message like the following appears.
“CLIP LIST IS NOT SAVED. OVERWRITE CLIP
LIST?”
Press the </IN button or ,/OUT button to select “OK”
(overwrite) or “CANCEL” (do not overwrite), and then
press the SET button.
1
2
Display the CLIP menu.
Use the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select
“CLIP INFORMATION”, and then press the SET
button.
A screen appears allowing you to select information
items to display.
Deleting Clip Lists from a Disc
Proceed as follows.
3
Use the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select the
items you want to display, and then press the SET
button.
1
2
Use the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select
“DELETE CLIP LIST”, and then press the SET
button.
DATE: Date and time of creation
TIME CODE: Timecode of the start of the sub clip
DURATION: Playback time
SEQUENCE NUMBER: Thumbnail sequence
number
3
4
Use the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select a
(page 61) for more information about sequence
thumbnail numbers.
clip list to delete, and then press the SET button.
A deletion confirmation screen appears.
When the clip list window is displayed, the
information of the selected items appears in the lower
portion of each thumbnail.
Press the </IN button or the ,/OUT button to select
OK, and then press the SET button.
To cancel the clip list deletion
Press the RESET button.
Loading a Clip List from a Disc Into
the Current Clip List
The selected clip list is deleted from the disc.
To continue deleting other clip lists
Before you can play back or edit a clip list, you need to
load it from the disc into the current clip list.
Proceed as follows.
After selecting “OK”, press the SET button while holding
down the SHIFT button. The selected clip list is deleted,
and you return to step 3 and can continue deleting clip lists.
1
2
Display the CLIP menu.
Sorting Clip Lists
Use the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select
“LOAD CLIP LIST”, and then press the SET button.
Proceed as follows to sort the list of existing clip lists by
clip list name or by date of creation.
1
Display the CLIP menu.
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Managing Clip Lists
You can jump to the first clip or last clip by pressing the
PREV or NEXT button with the SHIFT button held down.
2
Use the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select
“SORT CLIP LISTS BY...”, and then press the SET
button.
A screen like the one shown below appears.
3
4
Use the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select the
type of sorting.
NAME: Sort in ascending order by clip list name.
DATE: Sort by date of creation, with the newest clip
list first.
Press the </IN button.
Sorting starts on LOAD CLIP LIST screen and so on.
Unused clip lists are excluded from the sort.
If you selected “NAME”:
BY NAME: Indicates sorting by name
If you selected “DATE”:
BY DATE: Indicates sorting by date
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Managing Clip Lists
Using the PDZ-1 Proxy
Browsing Software
When a computer with the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing
Software installed is connected to this unit, you can
transfer the proxy AV data and metadata files recorded on
a disc to the computer. On the computer side, PDZ-1
enables you to browse the proxy AV data, add or modify
metadata (titles, comments, essence marks, etc.), or create
a clip list.
The modified metadata and the created clip list can then be
written back to the disc loaded in this unit.
System requirements to use the PDZ-1
The following are required to use PDZ-1.
• Computer: PC with Intel Pentium M CPU, at least 1 GHz
(installed memory: at least 512 MB)
• Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
SP2 or higher, Windows Vista Ultimate/Business
(32bit), or Mac OS X v10.4.11 or higher
• Web browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or higher
• DirectX: DirectX 8.1b or higher
To install PDZ-1
Insert the supplied CD-ROM (XDCAM Application) into
the CD-ROM drive of your computer, navigate to the
PDZ-1 directory, and run the installer in the directory for
your operating system.
For details, refer to the ReadMe file on the CD-ROM.
Note
Make sure that the work folder to store the material
transferred from this unit is on a hard disk drive with
adequate free space. The amount of proxy AV data
transferred is up to 2.8 GB per disc (when recording in the
LP format).
For details, see “File Operations in File Access Mode (for
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Using the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software
File Operations
5
Chapter
Overview
root a)
INDEX.XML
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.
ALIAS.XML b)
DISCMETA.XML
Use FAM (file access mode) for the computer connection.
MEDIAPRO.XML
Clip
Directory Structure
C0001.MXF
The following figure shows the directory structure of discs
visible to a remote computer.
C0001M01.XML
C0002.MXF
Note
C0002M01.XML
C0003.MXF
This structure is not the same as the actual structure
recorded on the disc.
C0003M01.XML
Edit
E0001E01.SMI
E0001M01.XML
E0002E01.SMI
E0002M01.XML
Sub
C0001S01.MXF
C0002S01.MXF
C0003S01.MXF
General
a) Root directory
b) Only when sub item “NAMING FORM” on the SETUP
>OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >FILE NAMING page is set to “free”
80
Overview
File Operation Restrictions
This section explains which operations are possible on
files stored in each directory.
Read: Read data sequentially from the start to the end of
the file.
When required, the following operation tables distinguish
reading and writing from partial reading and writing.
Partial read: Read only a part of the data in the file.
Write: Write data sequentially from the start to the end of
the file.
Partial write: Write data to a part of the file only.
Root directory
File name
Content
Operations
Read/Partial read Write/Partial write Rename Create
Delete
INDEX.XML
ALIAS.XML
Contains data for management Yes
of the material on the disc.
No
No
No
No
a)
Contains conversion tables for Yes
assigning user-defined names
to clips and clip lists.
No
No
No
No
b)
DISCMETA.XML Contains metadata to indicate Yes
the disc properties.
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
MEDIAPRO.XML Contains a list of material on
the disc, basic properties,
related information, and
Yes
information about access
methods.
Other files
Files other than the above
–
No
–
No
–
a) Only when sub item “NAMING FORM” on the SETUP
>OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >FILE NAMING page is set to “free”
b) Only files which can be written by XDCAM
Notes
• Directories cannot be created in the root directory.
• The directories in the root directory (Clip, Edit, Sub, and
General) cannot be deleted or renamed.
Clip directory
File name
Content
Operations
Read/Partial read Write/Partial write Rename Create
Delete
b) c)
b)
d)
a)
Clip file created by recording
(MXF file)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
*
C .MXF
*: 0001 to 9999
e)
f)
g)
h)
a)
Metadata file generated
automatically when C .MXF file
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
*
C M01.XML
*
is created.
*: 0001 to 9999
Other files
Files other than the above
–
No
–
No
–
a) The unit can handle files with user-defined names in the “C*” part.
b) Only files which are 2 seconds or longer in length, in a format matching
the format (system frequency) and recording format (MPEG HD/DVCAM
and number of audio channels) of the recorded sections of the disc, and
which can be overwritten by XDCAM.
h) When a C*.MXF file is deleted, the C*M01.XML file with the same name
in the “C*” part is also deleted automatically.
Notes
c) Overwriting is not possible
• Directories cannot be created in the Clip directory.
• When the following operations are carried out on a disc,
then it becomes impossible for version 1.4 and lower
d) Only when the Write Inhibit tab on the disc is set to enable recording and
“REC INH” is set to “OFF”. Any clip may be selected and deleted.
e) Only files which can be written by XDCAM
f) When the “C*” part of a C*.MXF file name is changed, a C*M01.XML
file with the same name in the “C*” part is also changed automatically.
g) When a C*.MXF file is created, a C*M01.XML file with the same name
in the “C*” part is created automatically.
1)
XDCAM devices to record new clips or delete existing
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Overview
clips on that disc. (The only possible operations are
playback and disc formatting.)
- Writing of clips with user-defined names
- Deletion of clips (except the last recorded clip)
- Locking of clips
via a FAM connection, a Windows error message
appears to the effect that the file or directory is corrupt
and cannot be read.
1) PDW-F350/F330, PDW-530/510, PDW-F70/F30, PDW-1500, PDW-R1,
PDW-V1, PDW-D1, and PDW-70MD.
• If you attempt to write a C*.MXF file which does not
meet the conditions specified in remark b) to this table
Edit directory
File name
Content
Operations
Read/Partial read Write/Partial write Rename Create
Delete
b)
c)
d)
a)
Clip list file
*: 0001 to 0099
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
*
E E01.SMI
b)
e)
f)
g)
a)
Metadata file generated
automatically when E*E01.SMI
file is created.
Yes
Yes
No
–
No
No
No
*
E M01.XML
*: 0001 to 0099
Other files
Files other than the above
–
No
–
a) The “E*” part can be changed to a user-defined name.
b) Only files which can be written by XDCAM. Partial writing is not
possible.
c) Only files which can be written by XDCAM
d) Only when the Write Inhibit tab on the disc is set to enable recording and
“REC INH” is set to “OFF”.
e) When the “E*” part of a “E*01.SMI” file name is changed, an
E*M01.XML file with the same name in the “E*” part is also changed
automatically.
f) When an E*E01.SMI file is created, an E*M01.XML file with the same
name in the “E*” part is also generated automatically.
g) When an E*E01.SMI file is deleted, an E*M01.XML file with the same
name in the “E*” part is also deleted automatically.
Note
Directories cannot be created in the Edit directory.
Sub directory
File name
Content
Operations
Read/Partial read Write/Partial write Rename Create
Delete
b)
c)
d)
a)
Proxy AV data (MXF) file
generated automatically when
a C*.MXF file is created.
*: 0001 to 4999
Yes
No
No
No
No
*
C S01.MXF
Other files
Files other than the above
–
No
–
No
–
a) The “C*” part can be changed to a user-defined name.
Note
b) When the “C*” part of a C*.MXF file name is changed, a C*S01.MXF file
with the same name in the “C*” part is generated automatically.
c) When a C*.MXF file is created, a C*S01.XML file with the same name in
the “C*” part is generated automatically.
Directories cannot be created in the Sub directory.
d) When a C*.MXF file is deleted, the C*S01.XML file with the same name
in the “C*” part is also deleted automatically.
General directory
File name
Content
Operations
Read/Partial read Write/Partial write Rename Create
Delete
a)
b)
Any file
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
a) UTF-8 file names can be up to 63 bytes in length. (Depending on the
character type, file names (including extension) may be limited to 21
characters.)
b) Only when the Write Inhibit tab on the disc is set to enable recording and
“REC INH” is set to “OFF”.
The following directory operations are possible in the
General directory.
• Directory creation (up to 64 levels, including the
General directory)
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Overview
• Deletion and renaming of directories
File Operations in File
Access Mode (for
Windows)
Notes
• The maximum number of files that can be created on one
disc, including directories, is 6,000.
• File names and directory names can use letters, numbers,
and symbols from the Unicode 2.0 (UTF-8) character
set.
However, the following control characters and
symbols cannot be used.
- Control characters: U+0000 to U+001F, U+007F
- Symbols: ", *, /, :, <, >, ?, \, |
File access mode operating environment
Operating system requirements for file operations by file
access mode are as follows.
• Computer operating system: Microsoft Windows XP
Professional SP2 or higher, or Microsoft Windows Vista
Ultimate/Business (32bit)
1)
1) The following character codes cannot be used by FAM connections.
U+010000, U+020000, U+030000, U+040000, U+050000, U+060000,
0U+70000, U+080000, U+090000, U+0A0000, U+0B0000, U+0C0000,
U+0D0000, U+0E0000, U+0F0000, U+100000
Preparations
Do the following on the remote computer and this unit.
• Install the FAM driver on the remote computer (see the
next item).
• In the setup menu, set INTERFACE SELECT >i.LINK
MODE to “FAM (PC REMOTE)” (see page 103).
To install the FAM driver
Insert the supplied CD-ROM (XDCAM Application) 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.
For details, refer to the ReadMe file contained on the CD-
ROM disc.
Making FAM Connections
Proceed as follows.
1
If there is a disc loaded in this unit, put the unit into the
following state.
• Recording, playback, search and other disc
operations: Stopped
• Disc access by DELETE LAST CLIP, DELETE
ALL CLIPS, QUICK FORMAT in the DISC menu,
and so on: Stopped
• MENU button: OFF
• Unsaved current clip list: Save or clear
2
Connect the S400 connector on this unit to the
i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector on the remote
computer, using an i.LINK cable.
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File Operations in File Access Mode (for Windows)
File data
Transfer of files
Notes
• If you power this unit off during an FAM
connection, the data transferred thus far is discarded.
• All file operations are not possible for some types of
files.
Disc recorder (this unit)
Laptop computer, etc.
F1
F2
F3
ACCESS
VCR
NETWORK
LOCAL
MARK1
MENU
CLIP
F4
F5
IN
OUT
REMOTE
LEVEL
THUMB
NAIL
SET RESET
EDIT
For details, see “File Operation Restrictions” (page
81).
JOG
P
AGE DISPLA
Y
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
CH-1
2
CH
3
CH
4
CH
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
SHIFT
TOP
F
REV
F
FWD
END
To eject discs from a remote computer
Right click the icon representing this unit in Explorer, and
select “Eject” from the menu which appears.
i.LINK cable (not supplied)
Windows recognizes this unit as a removable disc, and
displays one of the following icons on the remote
computer’s task bar:
To exit file operations
Proceed as follows.
• Windows XP:
• Windows Vista:
Note
Do not disconnect the cable before performing steps 1 to 3.
The remote computer is now able to perform file
operations when a disc is inserted into this unit.
1
Do one of the following on the
displayed in the remote computer’s taskbar.
or
icon
When you make your first FAM connection
The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog appears when
you connect this unit to your computer. Select “Install the
software automatically (Recommended)”, and then click
the Next button. Click the Finish button when the software
installation finishes.
• Double click.
• Right click, and select “Safely Remove Hardware”
from the menu which appears.
The “Safety Remove Hardware” dialog box appears.
Operation limitations during FAM connections
• With the exception of the EJECT button, recording
buttons and playback control buttons are disabled.
• This unit cannot be controlled from any device
connected to an external device connector.
• There is no signal output from this unit, and the message
“PC REMOTE!” appears in the display of this unit and
on the external monitor.
2
3
Select “Sony XDCAM PDW-F75 IEEE 1394 SBP2
Device” and click “Stop”.
The “Stop a Hardware device” dialog appears.
Select “Sony XDCAM PDW-F75 IEEE 1394 SBP2
Device” and click “OK”.
In Windows XP, “Sony XDCAM PDW-F75 IEEE
1394 SBP2 Device” is deleted from the list of
“hardware devices”.
In Windows Vista, the message “This device can be
safely removed from your computer.” appears.
Operating on Files
Proceed as follows.
This unit can now resume normal operations. (The
limitations described in “Operation limitations during
1
Start Explorer.
Check that a drive letter has been assigned to this unit.
(The drive letter will differ depending on the number
of other peripherals connected to the remote
computer.)
4
Disconnect the i.LINK cable as required.
To make a reconnection
To reconnect after exiting file operations, do one of the
following, depending on whether an i.LINK cable is
connected.
i.LINK cable is not connected: Connect this unit and a
remote computer with an i.LINK cable.
2
Use Explorer to perform file operations on the disc
loaded in this unit.
You can operate in the same way that you operate on
local drives and files on network computers.
i.LINK cable is connected: Disconnect the i.LINK cable
from either this unit or the remote computer, wait for
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File Operations in File Access Mode (for Windows)
at least 10 seconds, and then reconnect the
disconnected cable.
The unit is powered off and an i.LINK cable is
connected: Power the unit on.
File Operations in File
Access Mode (for
Macintosh)
To disable FAM connections
Execute one of the procedures described in the previous
connection between this unit and the remote computer. To
disable FAM connections, in the setup menu, set
INTERFACE SELECT >i.LINK MODE to “AV/C” (see
File access mode operating environment
Operating system requirements for file operations by file
access mode are as follows.
• Computer operating system: Mac OS X v10.4.11 or
higher
Preparations
Do the following on the remote computer and this unit.
• Install the FAM driver on the remote computer (see the
next item).
To install the FAM driver
Insert the supplied CD-ROM (XDCAM Application) into
the CD-ROM drive of your computer, and execute the
FAM Driver >Mac >FAM Driver 1.1.1.dmg file, then
follow the installation instructions.
For details, refer to the ReadMe file contained on the CD-
ROM disc.
To check the FAM driver version
Connect this unit to your computer with an i.LINK cable,
and then, with a disc loaded, start the system profiler utility
of the application. The version appears to the right of
“prodisk_fs” when you select “Advanced Functions”
under “Software”.
Making FAM Connections
Proceed as follows.
1
If there is a disc loaded in this unit, put the unit into the
following state.
• Recording, playback, search and other disc
operations: Stopped
• THUMBNAIL button: Off
• Disc access by clip deletion, disc formatting, or
other operation: Stopped
• Picture Cache function and Interval Rec function:
Off
• MENU button: OFF
• Unsaved current clip list: Save or clear
2
Connect the S400 connector on this unit to the
i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector on the remote
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File Operations in File Access Mode (for Macintosh)
When a disc is inserted into this unit, the remote
computer recognizes this unit as a removable disc. The
following icon appears in the Finder on the remote
computer, indicating that the computer is now able to
perform file operations.
Note
Do not disconnect the cable before performing steps 1 and
2.
1
Eject the disc by clicking the eject button to the right
of the icon for this unit in the Finder, or by dragging
the icon for this unit from the Finder to the Trash.
2
Disconnect the i.LINK cable as required.
Operation limitations during FAM connections
• With the exception of the EJECT button, recording
buttons and playback control buttons are disabled.
• Do not use the EJECT button to eject discs. 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.
To make a reconnection
To reconnect after exiting file operations, do one of the
following, depending on whether an i.LINK cable is
connected.
i.LINK cable is not connected: Connect this unit and a
remote computer with an i.LINK cable.
i.LINK cable is connected: The unit is mounted
automatically, so you do not need to do anything.
The unit is powered off and an i.LINK cable is
connected: Power the unit on.
Operating on Files
Proceed as follows.
1
2
Start the Finder.
Check to be sure that a drive has been assigned to this
unit.
Operate from the Finder on the files on the disc in this
unit.
You can operate in the same way that you operate on
local drives and files on network computers.
Notes
• If you power this unit off during an FAM
connection, the data transferred thus far is discarded.
• All file operations are not possible for some types of
files.
81).
To eject discs from a remote computer
Click the eject button to the right of the icon for this unit in
the Finder, or drag the icon for this unit from the Finder to
the Trash.
Exiting File Operations
Proceed as follows.
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File Operations in File Access Mode (for Macintosh)
Recording Continuous
Timecode over FAM
Connections
For clips created over a FAM connection, you can record
so that the timecode is continuous with the timecode of the
last frame of the last clip recorded on the disc.
To record continuous timecode
Before you start recording, set TCG on page P2 of the
function menu to “INT” and set TC MODE to “REGEN”.
Then write clip files to this unit from a connected computer
or other device.
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Recording Continuous Timecode over FAM Connections
Menus
6
Chapter
To clear the function menu from the screen
Press the DISPLAY button. The size of the monitor video
section increases.
Function Menu
The function menu provides access to frequently used
settings, such as input video signal selection and timecode
settings.
Menu settings are stored in nonvolatile memory and are
preserved even after the unit is powered off.
To change the setting of a function menu
item
Use the F1 to F5 buttons.
Press the button to the right of each setting item to change
the value of the item. Keep pressing the button until the
value you want appears.
Function Menu Operations
Function Menu Settings
The function menu appears on the LCD panel of this unit.
The following figure shows the buttons used in function
menu operations.
The following tables list the setting items on each page and
describe their setting values.
Monitor video
section
HOME page
F1
0
0
TCG
EXT
-12
-20
-12
-20
F2
F3
F4
TC MODE
PRESET
-30
-40
-60
-30
-40
-60
Setting item
Description
RUN MODE
REC RUN
F1 to F5 buttons
1
2
3
4
+
4CH 16 BIT
3
4
T C / V I T C
V I T C
F1: V INPUT (video input) Selects the video input signal.
HDSDI: HDSDI signal
MPEG HD
SP
VITC
1080 60I
COOO1
REM:077M
DF/NDF
NDF
F5
P2
00:00.00:00
SG: Test signal from the
PAGE DISPLAY
internal signal generator
DISPLAY button
PAGE button
Display
F2: A1 INPUT (audio input Selects the audio input signals
1)
F4: A3 INPUT (audio input and 3.
3)
assigned to audio channels 1
Function Menu
HDSDI: Audio signal
multiplexed into HDSDI
1)
signal
To display the function menu
The function menu is made up of the HOME page and
pages P1 and P2.
If the function menu is not already visible, press the PAGE
button to display it. (The most recently accessed function
menu page appears.)
The size of the monitor video section changes to the
smallest size when the function menu appears.
ANALOG1: Analog 1 audio
signal
AES/EBU: Signals input to
DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/
EBU) INPUT 1/2 and 3/4
connectors
SG: Test signal from the
internal signal generator
To display a different page
Each press of the PAGE button displays the next function
menu page in the order HOME t P1 t P2 t HOME…
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Setting item
F3: A2 INPUT (audio input Selects the audio input signals
2) assigned to audio channels 2
F5: A4 INPUT (audio input and 4.
4) HDSDI: Audio signal
Description
Setting item
Description
F5: CHAR SEL (Character Turns the display of character
information display)
information in the monitor video
section of the LCD panel and
on an external monitor on and
off.
ON: Character information on
OFF: Character information off
LCD: Character information on
for the LCD panel only
When “ON” is selected, you
can turn the superimposition of
character information on and
off for the various output
connectors. To do so, set the
setup menu items DISPLAY
CONTROL >HD CHARA and
DISPLAY CONTROL >SD
multiplexed into HDSDI
1)
signal
ANALOG2: Analog 2 audio
signal
AES/EBU: Signals input to
DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/
EBU) INPUT 1/2 and 3/4
connectors
SG: Test signal from the
internal signal generator
1) Only when HDSDI is selected as the video input.
Note
The signal name display flashes when the selected signal
is not being input. Input the selected signal, or select
another signal.
Page P2
Setting item
Description
F1: TCG (timecode
Sets the operation of the
internal timecode generator.
INT (internal): The count value
advances from a preset
initial value, or advances
consecutively from the
timecode of the last frame
recorded on the disc.
EXT (external): Synchronize
to the timecode input to the
TIME CODE IN connector.
SDI: Synchronize to the
timecode of the signal
input to the HDSDI
Page P1
generator)
Setting item
Description
F1: CNTR SEL (counter
Selects the time data to display
in the time data display section.
TC: Timecode
UB: User bits
COUNTER: Elapsed recording
or playback time
selection)
F2: MONI CH (monitor
Selects the audio channels to
monitor.
CH 1/2: Channels 1 and 2
CH 3/4: Channels 3 and 4
channel)
connector.
F3: MONI SEL (monitor
Selects the audio monitor
signal output from the AUDIO
MONITOR connector and the
PHONES jack.
selection)
STEREO: Assign the channels
selected with MONI CH to
left and right.
MONO L (monaural L
channel): Output one of
the channels selected with
MONI CH.
MONO R (monaural R
channel): Output one of
the channels selected with
MONI CH.
MIX: Output monaural audio
mixed from the channels
selected with MONI CH.
F4: REC INH (recording
Turns recording inhibit mode
on and off.
inhibit)
ON: Recording inhibit mode on
OFF: Recording inhibit mode
off
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Setting item
Description
System Menu
F2: TC MODE (timecode
When TCG is set to “INT”
Selects whether the count
value advances from a preset
initial value, or advances
consecutively from the
timecode of the last frame
recorded on the disc.
PRESET: Advance from a
preset initial value.
mode)
Use the system menu to set up the unit for specific
purposes and conditions. Menu settings are stored in
nonvolatile memory and are preserved even after the unit
is powered off.
REGEN (regenerate):
Advance consecutively
from the timecode of the
last frame recorded on the
disc.
The system menu is made up of the following five menus.
• Setup menu (SETUP MENU)
• TC preset menu (TC PRESET)
• Disc menu (DISC MENU)
• Date and time preset menu (DATE/TIME PRESET)
• Digital time display menu (HOURS METER)
• History of most recent alarms (LAST ALARM)
When TCG is set to “EXT”
Selects whether to record
timecode synchronized to
external timecode from a
preset initial value, or record
the external timecode itself.
PRESET: Record external
timecode.
REGEN (regenerate): Record
timecode synchronized to
external timecode from a
preset initial value.
This section explains the setup menu and the disc menu.
value (Internal Preset)” in Chapter 3 for more information
about the TC preset menu.
See page 35 “Setting the Date and Time” in Chapter 2 for
more information about the date and time preset menu.
Note
When TCG is set to “SDI”, the
external timecode itself is
always recorded.
See page 115 “Periodic Maintenance” in the appendixes
for more information about the digital time display menu.
F3: RUN MODE
When TCG is set to “INT”, and
TC MODE is set to “PRESET”,
selects the run mode of the
internal timecode generator.
REC RUN: The timecode
generator runs only during
recording.
FREE RUN: The timecode
generator runs as long as
the unit is powered on.
See page 116 “Alarms” in the appendixes for the meaning
of alarm messages and the actions to take when an alarm
appears.
Displaying the Setup and Disc
Menus
F4: TC/VITC
Selects the type of timecode
display in the time data display
section (TC or VITC).
Menus appear in the monitor video section and in the time
data display section. If you have connected an external
monitor, they are also superimposed over the picture
shown on that monitor.
F5: DF/NDF
(only when the system
Use this item to select drop-
frame mode (DF) or non-drop-
frequency is 60I/30P/24P frame mode (NDF).
(pulldown))
1
Press the MENU button.
The system menu appears.
SYSTEM MENU
SETUP MENU
TC PRESET
DISC MENU
DATE/TIME PRESET
HOURS METER
LAST ALARM
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System Menu
The entire system menu appears in the monitor video
section and on the external monitor.
SETUP MENU
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION
An uppercase and lowercase abbreviation of the
selected line only (the line in reverse video) appears in
the time data display section.
DISPLAY CONTROL
TIME CODE
DISC PROTECTION
VIDEO CONTROL
AUDIO CONTROL
INTERFACE SELECT
METADATA
2
3
Press the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select
SETUP MENU or DISC MENU.
SETUP BANK OPERATION
Press the ,/OUT button.
:ENHAN
MENU GRADE
page 107) appears.
Setup Menu
As shown in the following figure, the setup menu has three
levels.
The top level shows a general classification of the setting
items in the menu. Except for MENU GRADE, the actual
setting items are found on the second or third level.
Setting items are divided into basic items, which are
needed for normal operations, and enhanced items, which
are needed for enhanced operations. In the figures, basic
items are shown in bold characters.
When the unit is shipped from the factory, the setup menu
is configured to display all items. To hide enhanced items,
change the setting of the MENU GRADE item.
For details, see “Hiding enhanced items” on page 106.
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System Menu
Top level
Second level
Third level
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION
REPEAT MODE
SETUP MENU
AUTO EE SELECT
LOCAL ENABLE
REC FORMAT
DISC END
DISC OUT
F. FWD/REV
STOP
STANDBY OFF
CLIP TITLE
AUTO TITLE
TITLE
FILE NAMING
SYSTEM SEL
NAMING FORM
AUTO NAMING
SYSTEM FREQ
UC/J SELECT
23.9P OUTPUT
SEARCH ENABLE
VAR SPD LIMIT
PREROLL TIME
AFTER CUE-UP
ASM POSTROLL
CLIP CONT. REC
FIND MODE
DISPLAY CONTROL
CHARA. POSITION
CHARA. TYPE
CHARA. VSIZE
DISPLAY INFO
SUB STATUS
MENU DISPLAY
BRIGHTNESS
ALARM
MENU STATUS
HD CHARA
SD CHARA
TCG REGEN
TIME CODE
UB BINARY GP.
VITC POS SEL-1
VITC POS SEL-2
EE OUT PHASE
SEARCH MUTING
PD PRESET
VITC
STILL TIMER
DISC PROTECTION
VIDEO CONTROL
INT VIDEO SG
BLANK LINE
REFERENCE SEL
SETUP REMOVE
SETUP ADD
CC(F1) BLANK
CC(F2) BLANK
WIDE MODE
FRAME PB
PROCESS CONTROL
VIDEO GAIN
CHROMA GAIN
CHROMA PHASE
SETUP LEVELa)
HD SYNC PHAS
SD SYNC PHAS
OUTPUT SCH
UP CONVERT
AUTO SQUEEZE
CONV MODE
DETAIL GAIN
DOWN CONVERT
CONV MODE
LETTER BOX
H CROP POSIT
DETAIL GAIN
CROSS COLOR
(Continued)
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System Menu
Top level
Second level
Third level
AUDIO CONTROL
REC MODE
DATA MODE
CH1/CH2 IN
CH3/CH4 IN
LEVEL SELECT
INT AUDIO SG
SHUTTLE MUTING
EDIT POINT
REF LEVEL
CH1 IN LEVEL
CH2 IN LEVEL
OUTPUT LEVEL
DV OUT MODE
INTERFACE SELECT
D-SUB OUTPUT
AUDIO OUTPUT
REMOTE I/F
BAUDRATE
i.LINK MODE
NETWORK ENABLE
WIRELESS RMT
METADATA
INDEX POSITION
STORE OWNER
UMID
SDI OUT
SD VANC LINE
HD VANC LINE
ESSENCE MARK
HD VANC INPUT
DATA ITEM OUT
SDI OUT
SD VANC LINE
HD VANC LINE
LINE
DID
SDID
SETUP BANK OPERATION
RECALL BANK1
RECALL BANK2
RECALL BANK3
SAVE BANK 1
SAVE BANK 2
SAVE BANK 3
MENU GRADE
a) BLACK LEVEL when the system frequency is 50I/25P
Setup Menu Items
The purpose and settings of the setup menu items are
described below.
• An asterisk (*) (for example *EE) indicates that a setting
is the factory default.
• Brackets [ ] indicate characters and symbols that appear
in the time data display section.
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation
settings
Description
REPEAT MODE [> REPEAT]: Determine whether or not to
*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not put the unit into repeat playback mode.
ON [>> ON]: Put the unit into repeat playback mode.
put the unit into repeat playback mode.
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OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation
settings
Description
AUTO EE SELECT [> Auto
EE]: Determine whether
the unit enters E-E mode
or PB mode when audio
and video signals from
DISC OUT [>> DISC OUT]:
*EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals received from
other equipment.
PB [>>> PB]: Suppress video and audio signals.
When no disc is loaded.
F.FWD/REV [>> F.FWD/
EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals received from
REV]: Operations when
other equipment.
other equipment are input.
in fast forward or rewind *PB [>>> PB]: Output playback video. Suppress audio signals.
mode
STOP [>> STOP]: Operations EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals received from
when in stop mode
other equipment.
*PB [>>> PB]: Output a still image.
STANDBY OFF [>> STBY
OFF]: Operations when
in standby-off mode
LOCAL ENABLE [> Local ENA]: Select the buttons that can ALL DISABLE [>> All DIS]: The EJECT button and the
be operated on this unit even when the remote control
switch is set to REMOTE.
buttons in the recording/playback control block cannot be
operated.
*STOP & EJECT [>> STOP&EJ]: Only the STOP button and
EJECT button can be operated.
ALL ENABLE [>> All ENA]: The EJECT button and all of the
buttons in the recording/playback control block can be
operated. The preroll time can be set and time data can be
selected on this unit.
REC FORMAT [> REC format]: Select the recording format. HQ [>> HQ]: 35 Mbps
*SP [>> SP]: 25 Mbps
LP [>> LP]: 18 Mbps
DVCAM [>> DVCAM]: 25 Mbps (only when PDBK-104 option
board is installed)
DISC END [> Disc End]: Select what the unit should do when GOTO TOP [>> GOTO TOP]: Move to the top of the disc.
the free disc capacity is exhausted during recording.
END STOP [>> END STOP]: Stop at the end of the disc.
*EJECT [>> EJECT]: Eject the disc automatically.
CLIP TITLE [> Clip Title]:
Specify how to assign clip
titles.
AUTO TITLE [>> AT Title]:
*DISABLE [>>> DISABLE]: Do not assign.
Select whether to assign ENABLE [>>> ENABLE]: Assign.
clip titles automatically.
TITLE [>> Title]: Assign
The CLIP AUTO TITLING screen appears.
arbitrary titles.
FILE NAMING [> File Name: NAMING FORM [>> Name
*C**** [>>> C****]: Standard format
free [>>> free]: Enable free format.
Specify the clip and clip
list name format
Form]: Specify the clip
and clip list name format.
AUTO NAMING [>> AT
Naming]: Specify the
format of the file names
generated when clips are
recorded.
*C**** [>>> C****]: Standard format
title [>>> title]: Assign the same name as clip title.
SYSTEM SEL [> System
Sel]: Select the system
frequency and area of
use.
SYSTEM FREQ [>> Sys
*60I [>>> 60i]: 59.94i
Freq]: Select the system 50I [>>> 50i]: 50i
frequency.
30P [>>> 30P]: 29.97P
25P [>>> 25P]: 25P
23.98P [>>> 23.98P]: 23.98P
Note
UC/J SELECT [>> UC/J sel]: UC [>>> UC]: For areas outside Japan
Select the area of use.
*J [>>> J]: For Japan
After changing any of the sub-
items, press the on/standby
switch to power the unit off
(put it into standby), and then
press it again to power the unit
on. The initial settings of the
setup menu as a whole will
change to reflect the settings
made here.
23.9P OUTPUT [>> 23.9P
*23.98PsF [>>> 23.9PsF]: Output as 23.98P.
out]: Select the monitor 2-3 PULL DOWN [>>> 2-3PD]: Output after pulldown
output when the
SYSTEM FREQ is
“23.98P”.
conversion to 59.94i.
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OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation
settings
Description
SEARCH ENABLE [> Search ENA]: Specify how to put the
*DIAL DIRECT [>> DIAL]: The unit switches to a search mode
when you press the JOG, SHUTTLE, or VAR button, or
when you turn the jog or shuttle dial (except during
recording).
unit into a search mode (jog, shuttle, or variable-speed).
VIA SEARCH KEY [>> via KEY]: The unit switches to a
search mode when you press the JOG, SHUTTLE, or VAR
button.
VAR SPD LIMIT [> VAR limit]: Specify whether to limit the
*OFF [>> OFF]: –1 to +2 times normal speed
ON [>> ON]: 0 to +1 times normal speed
speed of variable speed playback
PREROLL TIME [> Preroll]: Set the preroll time.
15 SEC [>> 15 sec] to 0 SEC [>> 0 sec]: The preroll time can
be set in one-second increments to between 0 and 15
seconds.
Factory default setting: 5 SEC [>> 5 sec]
A preroll time of at least 5 seconds is recommended when
using this unit for editing. When an editing control unit such as
the BVE-700A has been connected, this setting is disabled and
the setting on the editing control unit is in effect. Operations
such as preroll time setting and time data switching are also
performed on the editing control unit.
AFTER CUE-UP [> After CUE]: Select the operating mode
*STOP [>> STOP]: Stop mode
STILL [>> STILL]: Output still pictures in search mode.
following cue-up.
ASM POSTROLL [> Postroll]: Specify whether to record
OFF [>> OFF]: Do not record postroll.
*ON [>> ON]: Record postroll.
postroll when executing assemble editing
CLIP CONT. REC [> C. CONT. REC]: Select whether to
*OFF [>> OFF]: Disable Clip Continuous Rec.
ON [>> ON]: Enable Clip Continuous Rec.
enable the Clip Continuous Rec function.
FIND MODE [> Find mode]: Specifies what to find when the *REC START EM [>> R.ST]: Jump to the next (when the
NEXT or PREV button is pressed.
NEXT button is pressed) or previous (when the PREV
button is pressed) REC START essence mark.
CLIP [>> Clip]: Jump to the first frame of the next (when the
NEXT button is pressed) or previous (when the PREV
button is pressed) clip.
DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to display Description
on the LCD panel of this unit and on an external monitor
CHARA. POSITION [> Chara pos]: Specify the position
Make settings while viewing characters on the CHARA.
where characters appear in the monitor video section and POSITION (character position) screen.
on external monitors.
To move characters up or down: Press the M/MARK1 or m/
MARK2 button.
To move characters left or right: Press the </IN or ,/OUT
button.
To return to the top level of the setup menu: Press the
MENU button.
CHARA. TYPE [> Chara type]: Select the type of characters Make settings while viewing characters on the CHARA. TYPE
shown in the monitor video section and on an external
monitor.
(character type) screen.
*WHITE (WITH BKGD): White characters on black
background
BLACK (WITH BKGD): Black characters on white background
WHITE/OUTLINE: White characters with black outline
BLACK/OUTLINE: Black characters with white outline
To return to the top level of the setup menu: Press the
MENU button.
CHARA. VSIZE [> Chara size]: Specify the vertical size of
Specify while viewing the display on the CHARA. VSIZE
character information in the monitor video section and on (character vertical size) screen.
an external monitor.
*×1 [>> ×1]: Standard size
×2 [>> ×2]: 2 times standard size
To return to the top level of the setup menu: Press the
MENU button.
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DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to display Description
on the LCD panel of this unit and on an external monitor
DISPLAY INFO [> DISP info]: Select the content of the
character information shown in the monitor video section
and on an external monitor.
*TIME DATA & STATUS [>> Time&STA]: Time data and the
operating mode of the unit
TIME DATA & UB [>> Time&UB]: Time data and user bits
data. However, when user bits as time data is selected,
user bits data and timecode are both displayed, in that
order.
TIME DATA & CNT [>> Time&CNT]: Time data and elapsed
recording or playback time. However, when recording/
playback time as time data is selected, recording/playback
time and timecode are both displayed, in that order.
TIME DATA & TIME [>> Time&Time]: Time data and VITC
TIME DATA & CLIP [>> Time&Clip]: Time data and clip
number
TIME DATA ONLY [>> Time]: Time data only
Time data is selected with CNTR SEL on page P1 of the
function menu.
SUB STATUS [> Sub status]: Select the supplementary
*OFF [>> OFF]: No supplementary status information
status information shown in the monitor video section and TC MODE [>> TC mode]: Indications of the operating mode of
on an external monitor.
internal timecode generator
REMAIN [>> Remain]: Free capacity of the disc in minutes,
and the number of new clips that can be recorded on the
disc
CLIP NO [>> Clp No]: Clip number
PLAYBACK REMAIN [>> PB remain]: Time from the current
playback position to the recording end position, displayed
in time data format
For details of supplementary status information displayed on
the monitor when a setting other than OFF is selected, see
Chapter 2.
MENU DISPLAY [> Menu DISP]: Select the type of menu
Select while viewing characters on the MENU DISPLAY
characters shown in the monitor video section and on an screen.
external monitor.
*WHITE (WITH BKGD): White characters on black
background
BLACK (WITH BKGD): Black characters on white background
WHITE/OUTLINE: White characters with black outline
BLACK/OUTLINE: Black characters with white outline
To return to the top level of the setup menu: Press the
MENU button.
BRIGHTNESS [> Brightness]: Adjust the brightness of the
The LCD BRIGHTNESS screen appears.
Factory default setting: *55
display.
more information about how to adjust the brightness.
ALARM [> ALARM]: Select whether to display alarm
OFF [>> OFF]: In general, do not display alarm messages.
However, do display some important alarm messages.
ON(LIMITED) [>> ON(Limit)]: Display a minimum number of
alarm messages.
messages.
*ON [>> ON]: Display all alarm messages.
MENU STATUS [> Menu STAT]: Select whether or not to
*DISABLE [>> DISABLE]: Do not display.
display menu settings in the monitor video section of the ENABLE [>> ENABLE]: Display (only when no disc is loaded
LCD panel and on an external monitor when DISPLAY
CONTROL >DISPLAY INFO is set to “TIME DATA &
STATUS”.
or during disc insertion/ejection).
See “Superimposed Text Information” (page 40) in Chapter 2
for the information that is displayed.
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DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to display Description
on the LCD panel of this unit and on an external monitor
HD CHARA [> HD char]: Specifies the HD output
connector(s) to which superimposed text information is
output when CHAR SEL in page P1 of the function menu
is set to “ON”.
HDSDI2 [>> HDSDI2]: Superimposed text is output to the
HDSDI OUTPUT 2 connector only. It is off for the HDSDI
OUTPUT 1 and MONITOR connectors.
*ALL [>> ALL]: Superimposed text is output to both of the
HDSDI OUTPUT 1 and 2 connectors and to the MONITOR
connector.
OFF [>> OFF]: Superimposed text is off for both of the HDSDI
OUTPUT 1 and 2 connectors and for the MONITOR
connector.
SD CHARA [> SD char]: Specifies the SD output
connector(s) to which superimposed text information is
output when CHAR SEL in page P1 of the function menu
is set to “ON”.
SDI [>>SDI]: Superimposed text is output to the SDSDI
OUTPUT connector only. It is off for the COMPOSITE
OUTPUT connector.
COMPOSITE [>> COMP]: Superimposed text is output to the
COMPOSITE OUTPUT connector only. It is off for the
SDSDI OUTPUT connector.
*ALL [>> ALL]: Superimposed text is output to both the
SDSDI OUTPUT connector and the COMPOSITE
OUTPUT connector.
OFF [>> OFF]: Superimposed text is off for both the SDSDI
OUTPUT connector and the COMPOSITE OUTPUT
connector.
TIME CODE [Time Code]: Settings related to the timecode Description
generator
TCG REGEN [> TCG regen]: Select the signals to generate *TC & UB [>> TC & UB]: Regenerate both timecode signals
when the timecode generator is set to regenerate mode
(TC MODE on page P2 of the function menu is set to
“REGEN”).
and user bits signals.
TC [>> TC] :Regenerate timecode signals only.
UB [>> UB]: Regenerate user bits signals only.
UB BINARY GP. [> Binary Gp.]: Settings related to the user *000:NOT SPECIFIED [>> 000]: Character set not specified
bits binary group flag.
001:ISO CHARACTER [>> 001]: 8-bit characters conforming
to ISO 646 and ISO 2022
010:UNASSIGNED-1 [>> 010]: Undefined
011:UNASSIGNED-2 [>> 011]: Undefined
100:UNASSIGNED-3 [>> 100]: Undefined
101:PAGE/LINE [>> 101]: Multiplex
110:UNASSIGNED-4 [>> 110]: Undefined
111:UNASSIGNED-5 [>> 111]: Undefined
Note
When TCG on page P2 of the function menu is set to anything
other than “INT”, and TC MODE is set to “REGEN”, the user
bits binary flag setting of external timecode is followed.
VITC POS SEL-1 [> VITC pos-1]: Select a line to insert the
When the system frequency is 60i, 23.98P or 30P
20LINE [>> 20 line] to 12LINE [>> 12 line]: Select any line
from 12 to 20.
VITC in.
Factory default setting: *16 LINE [>> 16 line] (line16)
Note
You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two
places, set both this item and VITC POS SEL-2.
Note
When the system frequency is 60i, 23.98P, or 30P, the VBID
(Video Blanking ID) receives priority over a selection of
“20LINE”.
When the system frequency is 50i or 25P
22LINE [>> 22 line] to 9LINE [>> 9 line]: Select any line from
9 to 22.
Factory default setting: *19 LINE [>> 19 line] (line 19)
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TIME CODE [Time Code]: Settings related to the timecode Description
generator
VITC POS SEL-2 [> VITC pos-2]: Select a line to insert the
When the system frequency is 60i, 23.98P or 30P
VITC in.
20LINE [>> 20 line] to 12LINE [>> 12 line]: Select any line
from 12 to 20.
Factory default setting: *18 LINE [>> 18 line] (line18)
Note
You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two
places, set both this item and VITC POS SEL-1.
Note
When the system frequency is 60i, 23.98P, or 30P, the VBID
(Video Blanking ID) receives priority over a selection of
“20LINE”.
When the system frequency is 50i or 25P
22LINE [>> 22 line] to 9LINE [>> 9 line]: Select any line from
9 to 22.
Factory default setting: *21 LINE [>> 21 line] (line 21)
EE OUT PHASE [> EE out]: Determine the output phase for *MUTING [>> muting]: Suppress the output.
the LTC signal output from the TIME CODE OUT
connector when recording timecode and in STOP REC
mode (forced E-E mode).
THROUGH [>> through]: Output the timecode input to the
TIME CODE IN connector as it is.
VIDEO INPUT PHASE [>> V input]: Output the timecode with
the same phase as the input video signal phase.
VIDEO OUTPUT PHASE [>> V output]: Output the timecode
with the same phase as the output video signal phase.
SEARCH MUTING [> Srch muting]: Select whether to
OFF [>> OFF] : Do not suppress.
suppress the output from the TIME CODE OUT connector *ON [>> ON]: Suppress.
in search (jog/shuttle) mode.
PD PRESET [> PD preset]: Select the timecode to preset.
The A-frames of pulldown sequences are preset. (This
appears only when 24P (2-3 pulldown) is selected.)
24F TC [>> 24F TC]: Timecode value that becomes the
reference for A-frames.
30F TC [>> 30F TC]: Pulldown value with respect to the above
24-frame timecode.
VITC [> VITC]: Specifies whether or not to record VITC
generated by the internal timecode generator when
recording DVCAM-format signals.
OFF [>> OFF]: Do not record VITC.
*ON [>> ON]: Record VITC.
DISC PROTECTION [Disc protct]: Settings related to disc Description
protection
STILL TIMER [>> STL timer]: Specify the length of time the 0.5SEC [>>> 0.5 sec] to 30MIN [>>> 30 min]: Select time
unit can be in still image mode before switching to disc
protection mode.
from 16 settings ranging from 0.5 second to 30 minutes.
Factory default setting: *8MIN [>>> 8 min] (8 minutes)
VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video
control
Description
INT VIDEO SG [> Video
SG]: Select the test
signal to be output from
the internal test signal
generator. When you set
V INPUT in the HOME
page of the function
menu to “SG”, the
HD SIGNAL [>> HD Signal]: *100% COLOR BARS [>>> CB100]: 100% color bar signal
Select the test signal for
HD output.
RAMP (Y/C) [>>> Ramp]: Bias signal
GRAY [>>> Gray]: Grayscale signal
BLACK [>>> Black]: Black signal
SD SIGNAL [>> SD Signal]:
Select the test signal for
SD output.
*100% COLOR BARS [>>> CB100]: 100% color bar signal
BLACK BURST [>>> BB]: Black burst signal
internal signal generator
is activated and outputs
the selected test signal.
You can record this
signal.
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VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video
control
Description
BLANK LINE [> Blank
Line]: Switch blanking of
the video output signal in
the vertical blanking
interval on or off. Lines in
the vertical blanking
interval can be set
ALL LINE [>> All line]
*- - - [>>> - - -]: Specify the blanking for each line separately.
BLANK [>>> Blank]: Regardless of the setting of other sub-
items, blank all lines which can be specified in this menu
item.
THROUGH [>>> Through]: Regardless of the setting of other
sub-items, switch off blanking for all lines which can be
specified in this menu item.
separately The Y/C
signal and odd/even
fields are blanked
When the
system
frequency is 60I
or 30P
(SYSTEM SEL [>> Line 19]
>UC/JSELECT
in the setup
menu is set to
“UC”)
LINE12
Specify blanking for lines 12 to 19.
[>> Line 12] *BLANK [>>> Blank]: Carry out blanking.
|
THROUGH [>>> Through]: Switch off blanking.
simultaneously.
LINE19
LINE20
Specify blanking for line 20.
[>> Line 20] *BLANK [>>> Blank]: Carry out blanking.
HALF [>>> Half]: Carry out half-blanking.
THROUGH [>>> Through]: Switch off blanking.
When the
system
frequency is 60I
or 30P
(SYSTEM SEL [>> Line 20]
>UC/JSELECT
in the setup
menu is set to
“J”)
LINE12
Specify blanking for lines 12 to 20.
[>> Line 12] *BLANK [>>> Blank]: Carry out blanking.
|
THROUGH [>>> Through]: Switch off blanking.
LINE20
LINE21
Specify blanking for line 21.
[>> Line 21] *BLANK [>>> Blank]: Carry out blanking.
HALF [>>> Half]: Carry out half-blanking.
THROUGH [>>> Through]: Switch off blanking.
When the
system
frequency is 50I
or 25P
LINE9
[>> Line 9]
|
LINE22
[>> Line 22]
Specify blanking for lines 9 to 22.
*BLANK [>>> Blank]: Carry out blanking.
THROUGH [>>> Through]: Switch off blanking.
LINE23
Specify blanking for line 23.
[>> Line 23] *HALF [>>> Half]: Carry out half-blanking.
THROUGH [>>> Through]: Switch off blanking.
REFERENCE SEL [> Ref Select]: Specify the signal to which AUTO [>> Auto]: Synchronize to the REF VIDEO input.
the unit synchronizes during playback, when sync signals *INPUT [>> Input]: Synchronize to the HDSDI input.
are input to both the HDSDI INPUT connector and the
REF VIDEO INPUT connector.
SETUP ADD [> Setup add]: Select whether to add black
*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not add setup.
ON (ADD) [>> ON]: Add setup.
setup to the composite video output signal.
CC (F1) BLANK [> CC1 blank]: Select whether to suppress *OFF [>> OFF]: Suppress.
the closed caption signal to be superimposed on the 1st
field of the output video signal.
ON [>> ON]: Do not suppress.
Note
When you play back a disc with a recorded closed caption
signal, the closed caption signal is multiplexed into SDSDI and
composite output only.
CC (F2) BLANK [> CC2 blank]: Select whether to suppress *OFF [>> OFF]: Suppress.
the closed caption signal to be superimposed on the 2nd ON [>> ON]: Do not suppress.
field of the output video signal.
Note
When you play back a disc with a recorded closed caption
signal, the closed caption signal is multiplexed into SDSDI and
composite output only.
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VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video
control
Description
WIDE MODE [> Wide
INPUT [>> Input] (only when *AUTO [>>> Auto]: Automatically record wide picture
mode]: For SD input and the PDBK-104 option board is
information when it is detected in the selected input video
signal.
output, specify whether
to record and play back
with the addition of wide
picture information.
installed)
OFF [>>> OFF]: Do not record wide picture information.
ON [>>> ON]: Always record wide picture information.
OUTPUT [>> Output]
*AUTO [>>> Auto]: When DOWN CONVERT >CONV MODE
in the setup menu is set to “SQUEEZE”, automatically add
wide picture information when playing back MPEG HD-
format video. When playing back DVCAM-format video,
automatically add wide picture information if wide picture
information is detected on the disc.
OFF [>>> OFF]: Do not add wide picture information.
ON [>>> ON]: Always add wide picture information.
Notes
• To add wide picture information to the output signal, it is
necessary, in addition to setting this item, to set line 20
(when the system frequency is 60I, 30P) or line 23 (when the
system frequency is 50I, 25P) to “THROUGH” in the VIDEO
CONTROL >BLANK LINE item of the setup menu.
• When the system frequency is 60I or 30P, the VITC signal is
not output if the VITC insertion position has been set to
“20LINE” with the setup menu items TIME CODE >VITC
POS SEL-1/2.
FRAME PB [> Frame PB]: Select whether to output fields or *AUTO [>> AUTO]: Output a field image when the format is
frames as still images of video.
interlaced, and output a frame image when the format is
progressive.
FRAME[>> FRAME]: Always output a frame image.
PROCESS CONTROL
[> Proc ctrl]: Separate
adjustment screens
appear for the following
items. Use the jog dial to
make settings, and press
the MENU button to
return from the
VIDEO GAIN [>> V gain]:
–848 [>>> –848] to 847 [>>> 847]
Adjust the video output
level.
Factory default setting: *0 [>>> 0]
CHROMA GAIN [>> C gain]: –848 [>>> –848] to 847 [>>> 847]
Adjust the chroma output Factory default setting: *0 [>>> 0]
level
CHROMA PHASE [>> C
–128 [>>> –128] to 127 [>>> 127]
adjustment screens to
the second level of the
setup menu.
phase]: Adjust the chroma Factory default setting: *0 [>>> 0]
phase.
SETUP LEVEL [>> Setup
–272 [>>> –272] to 271 [>>> 271]
Factory default setting: *0 [>>> 0]
lev]: Adjust setup level.
HD SYNC PHAS [>> HD S
PHAS]: Adjust HD sync
phase.
–2200 [>>> –2200] to 2199 [>>> 2199] (system frequency:
60i)
–2640 [>>> –2640] to 2639 [>>> 2639] (system frequency:
50i)
–2750 [>>> –2750] to 2749 [>>> 2749] (system frequency:
23.98P)
Factory default setting: *0 [>>> 0]
SD SYNC PHAS [>> SD S
PHAS]: Adjust SD sync
phase.
–1716 [>>> –1716] to 1715 [>>> 1715] (system frequency:
60i/23.98P)
–1728 [>>> -1728] to 1727 [>>> 1727] (system frequency: 50i)
Factory default setting: *0 [>>> 0]
OUTPUT SCH [>>
–512 [>>> –512] to 511 [>>> 511]
OutputSCH]: Adjust the
subcarrier H phase of
composite video output.
Factory default setting: *0 [>>> 0]
Note
Valid for serial number 11001 or higher and firmware version
1.5 or higher.
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VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video
control
Description
UP CONVERT [> UP
convert]: Specify
upconvert output.
AUTO SQUEEZE [>> Auto
SQZ]: Select whether to
use auto squeeze mode.
*OFF [>>> OFF]: Do not use.
ON [>>> ON]: Use.
CONV MODE [>> Conv
mode]: Select the
conversion mode.
*EDGE CROP [>>> Edge Crop]: Edge crop mode
LETTER BOX [>>> LetterBox]: Letter box mode
SQUEEZE [>>> Squeeze]: Squeeze mode
DETAIL GAIN [>> Detail]:
*LOW [>>> Low]: Low
Select the gain level of the MID [>>> Mid]: Mid
up converter image
enhancer.
HIGH [>>> High]: High
DOWN CONVERT [> Down CONV MODE [>> Conv
*EDGE CROP [>> Edge Crop]: Edge crop mode
LETTER BOX [>> LetterBox]: Letter box mode
SQUEEZE [>> Squeeze]: Squeeze mode
conv]: Set up down
mode]: Select the
converter output.
conversion mode.
Note
During recording, “SQUEEZE”
(squeeze mode) is selected
automatically for output from
the i.LINK connector.
LETTER BOX [>> LetterBox]: *16:9 [>> 16:9]: The aspect ratio of HD-SD converter output is
Specify the aspect ratio of
down converter output
when “LETTER BOX” is
selected under CONV
MODE.
16:9.
14:9 [>> 14:9]: The aspect ratio of HD-SD converter output is
14:9.
13:9 [>> 13:9]: The aspect ratio of HD-SD converter output is
13:9.
Note
When INTERFACE SELECT
>i.LINK MODE in the setup
menu is set to “AV/C”, the
aspect ratio of output from the
i.LINK connector is always
16:9, regardless of the setting
of this item.
H CROP POSIT [>> H CROP]: Adjust with the jog dial.
Adjust the H cropping (the To move the image to the left: Rotate the jog dial clockwise.
sections cropped in the
horizontal direction) in
down converter output
when “EDGE CROP” is
selected under CONV
MODE.
To move the image to the right: Rotate the jog dial
counterclockwise.
DETAIL GAIN [>> Detail]:
OFF [>> Off]: Off
Select the gain level of the *LOW [>> Low]: Low
down converter image
enhancer.
MID [>> Mid]: Mid
HIGH [>> High]: High
CROSS COLOR [>> Cross
col]: Turn cross color
adjustment on or off.
*OFF [>> OFF]: The image enhancer uses default settings for
cross color.
ON [>> ON]: The image enhancer adjusts so that there are
fewer cross colors.
AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio
control
Description
REC MODE [> REC mode]: Select the audio recording mode. *4ch×16bit [>> 4ch/16bit]: 4-channel, 48-kHz mode
2ch×16bit [>> 2ch/16bit]: 2-channel, 48-kHz mode
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AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio
control
Description
DATA MODE [> Data mode]: CH1/CH2 IN [>> CH1/CH2]: *AUDIO [>>> Audio]: Handle as audio signals.
Specify whether to handle
digital audio signals as
non-audio signals during
recording.
Specify for the input to
the DIGITAL AUDIO
(AES/EBU) 1/2
DATA [>>> Data]: Handle as non-audio signals.
connectors.
CH3/CH4 IN [>> CH3/CH4]:
Specify for the input to
the DIGITAL AUDIO
(AES/EBU) 3/4
connectors.
LEVEL SELECT
[> Level Sel]
REF LEVEL [>> REF Level]: *–20dB [>>> –20dB]
Specify the reference
level (headroom) for
audio signals recorded to –12dB [>>> –12dB]
–18dB [>>> –18dB]
–16dB [>>> –16dB]
disc.
CH1 IN LEVEL [>> CH1
*+4dB [>>> +4dB]
input]: Select the audio 0dB [>>> 0dB]
level setting according to –3dB [>>> –3dB]
the audio level of the
signal input to the AUDIO
INPUT 1/3 connector.
–6dB [>>> –6dB]
CH2 IN LEVEL [>> CH2
input]: Select the audio
level setting according to
the audio level of the
signal input to the AUDIO
INPUT 2/4 connector.
OUTPUT LEVEL [>> Out
Level]: Select the analog
audio output reference
level.
INT AUDIO SG [> Audio SG]: Select the operation of the
internal audio test signal generator. When you set A1
INPUT to A4 INPUT in the HOME page of the function
menu to “SG”, the internal signal generator is activated
and outputs the selected test signal. You can record this
signal.
SILENCE [>> silence]: Silent signal
*1kHz SINE [>> 1kHz]: 1-kHz, –20 dB FS sine wave signal
SHUTTLE MUTING [> Shtl muting]: Set the audio muting
*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not perform muting.
ON [>> FULL]: Perform muting.
conditions during shuttle playback.
EDIT POINT [> Edit Point]: Specify the type of editing for
CUT [>> Cut]: Cut editing (Discontinuity in audio signal may
result at the editing point, causing noise during playback.)
*FADE [>> Fade]: Fade in and fade out
audio signals.
IN
OUT
DV OUT MODE [> DV out mod]: Select the audio output
4ch [>> 4ch]: 12 bit/32 kHz/4ch
*2ch [>> 2ch]: 16 bit/48 kHz/2ch
mode of the S400 connector.
INTERFACE SELECT [Interface]: Settings related to
interfaces
Description
D-SUB OUTPUT [> D-SUB Out]: Select the format of the
XGA(SYSTEM) [>> XGA(SYS)]: Set to XGA monitor output
(according to system frequency).
signal output from the MONITOR connector.
*XGA(60Hz) [>> XGA(60Hz)]: Set to XGA monitor output
(fixed at 60 Hz).
YPbPr [>> YPbPr]: Y/R–Y/B–Y component video signals
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INTERFACE SELECT [Interface]: Settings related to
interfaces
Description
AUDIO OUTPUT [> Audio Out]: Select the channels for audio *CH1/CH2 [>> CH1/CH2]: Output channel 1 to the AUDIO
output from the AUDIO OUTPUT 1/3 and 2/4 connectors.
OUTPUT 1/3 connector and channel 2 to the AUDIO
OUTPUT 2/4 connector.
CH3/CH4 [>> CH3/CH4]: Output channel 3 to the AUDIO
OUTPUT 1/3 connector and channel 4 to the AUDIO
OUTPUT 2/4 connector.
REMOTE I/F [> Remote I/F]: Select how to perform remote
control, when the remote control switch is set to
REMOTE.
i.LINK [>> i.LINK]: Use the S400 connector.
*9PIN/RS-232C [>> 9P/232C]: Use either the REMOTE(9P)
connector or the RS232C connector, depending on the
setting of the remote connector selector switch.
9PIN(PARA)[>> Para Run]: Use the REMOTE(9P) connector
to connect several PDW-F75 units and perform remote
control from one of them specified as the parent.
HDSDI [>> HDSDI]: Use the HDSDI INPUT connector to
control start and stop of recording of this unit.
BAUDRATE [> BaudRate]: Select the communications speed *9600 [>> 9600]
(bps) of the RS232C connector.
19200 [>> 19200]
38400 [>> 38400]
57600 [>> 57600]
115200 [>> 115200]
i.LINK MODE [> i.LinkMode]: Select the type of connection *AV/C [>> AV/C]: AV/C connection.
FAM(PC REMOTE) [>> FAM]: FAM connection.
for the S400 connector.
NETWORK ENABLE [> Network En]: Select the positions of *NETWORK [>> Network]: Only when the switch is set to
the remote control switch which enable access to the
network.
“NETWORK”.
NETWORK&RS-422A[>> Net&Rmt]: Only when the switch is
set to “NETWORK”, or when the switch is set to
“REMOTE” and the menu item REMOTE I/F is set to
“9PIN/RS232”.
WIRELESS RMT [> Wireless]: Enable or disable operation
DISABLE [>> DISABLE]: Disable.
*ENABLE [>> ENABLE]: Enable.
from the wireless remote commander.
METADATA [Metadata]: Metadata settings
Description
INDEX POSITION [> Index Pos]: Specify which frame to use 0SEC [>> 0 sec] to 10SEC [>> 10 sec]: The frame at 0
as the thumbnail image (index picture) when recording.
seconds to 10 seconds from the top of the clip, specified in
units of 1 second.
Factory default setting: *0 SEC
STORE OWNER [> Ownership]: Create UMID owner
The STORED OWNERSHIP screen appears.
information.
For details, see Appendix “Setting UMID ownership
UMID [> UMID]
SDI OUT [>> SDI out]: Select *ON [>>> ON]: Output.
whether to output UMID OFF [>>> OFF]: Do not output.
in the VANC of HD/
SDSDI output.
SD VANC LINE [>> SDI
line]: When SDI OUT is
set to “ON”, select the
line of SDSDI output in
which to output the
UMID.
12LINE [>>> 12 line] to 19LINE [>>> 19 line]: Select in the
range line 12 to line 19.
Factory default setting: *17LINE (line 17)
HD VANC LINE [>> HD line]: 9LINE [>>> 9 line] to 20LINE [>>> 20 line]: Select in the
When SDI OUT is set to
“ON”, select the line of
HDSDI output in which to
output the UMID.
range line 9 to line 20.
Factory default setting :*17LINE (line 17)
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METADATA [Metadata]: Metadata settings
Description
ESSENCE MARK [>
EssnceMk]
SDI OUT [>> SDI out]: Select *ON [>>> ON]: Output.
whether to output
essence marks in the
VANC of HD/SDSDI
output.
OFF [>>> OFF]: Do not output.
SD VANC LINE [>> SDI
line]: When SDI OUT is
set to “ON”, select the
line of SDSDI output in
which to output essence
marks.
12LINE [>>> 12 line] to 19LINE [>>> 19 line]: Select in the
range line 12 to line 19.
Factory default setting: *17LINE (line 17)
HD VANC LINE [>> HD line]: 9LINE [>>> 9 line] to 20LINE [>>> 20 line]: Select in the
When SDI OUT is set to
“ON”, select the line of
HDSDI output in which to
output essence marks.
range line 9 to line 20.
Factory default setting:*17LINE (line 17)
HD VANC INPUT [> HD
VANC IN]: Make settings
related to recording of the
VANC data contained in
HDSDI input.
LINE [>> Line]: Select the
line whose VANC you
want to record
*OFF [>>> OFF]: Do not record VANC from any line.
9LINE [>>> 9 LINE] to 20LINE [>>> 20 line]: Select from the
range line 1 to line 20.
Note
When this item is set to any setting other than OFF, VANC
packet information is saved in the DATA ITEM section of MXF
files.
DID [>> DID]: Select the DID 00 [>>> 00] to FF [>>> FF]
of the VANC you want to Factory default setting: *00 [>>> 00]
record.
SDID [>> SDID]: Select the
SDID in the VANC you
want to record
00 [>>> 00] to FF [>>> FF]
Factory default setting: *00 [>>> 00]
DATA ITEM OUT [> DATA ITEM]: Specify whether to include OFF [>> OFF]: Do not include VANC packet information in
the information from recorded VANC packets in data items
in the DATA ITEM section of MXF files.
data items.
*ON [>> ON]: Include VANC packet information in data items.
Note
Set this menu item to OFF when you connect a nonlinear
editing system that does not support DATA ITEM.
SETUP BANK OPERATION [Setup Bank]: Settings related Description
to menu bank operations
Menu bank: This unit allows three different complete sets of menu settings to be saved in what are termed “menu banks”
numbered 1 to 3.
RECALL BANK 1 [> Recall 1]: Recall menu settings from
Operate with the following procedure.
(1) Select the bank you want to recall, then press the ,/OUT
button.
Message “RECALL OK?” appears.
(2) To recall, press the SET button.
To quit recalling, press the RESET button.
(3) To save the recalled bank, press the SET button once
again.
menu bank 1.
RECALL BANK 2 [> Recall 2] :Recall menu settings from
menu bank 2
RECALL BANK 3 [> Recall 3]: Recall menu settings from
menu bank 3.
SAVE BANK 1 [> Save 1]: Save current menu settings to
Operate with the following procedure.
(1) Select the bank you want to save, then press the ,/OUT
button.
Message “SAVE OK?” appears.
(2) To save, press the SET button.
To quit saving, press the RESET button.
menu bank 1.
SAVE BANK 2 [> Save 2]: Save current menu settings to
menu bank 2.
SAVE BANK 3 [> Save 3]: Save current menu settings to
menu bank 3.
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MENU GRADE [Menu grade]: Selection of menu items to Description
be displayed
Determine whether to display basic items only or both basic
and enhanced items in the monitor video section and the time *ENHANCED [>> Enhanced]: Display both basic and
data display section when using the setup menu.
BASIC [>> Basic]: Display basic items only.
enhanced items.
SETUP MENU
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION
Setup Menu Operations
DISPLAY CONTROL
TIME CODE
This section explains how to change menu settings.
DISC PROTECTION
VIDEO CONTROL
AUDIO CONTROL
INTERFACE SELECT
METADATA
Buttons used to change settings
Use the following buttons to change menu settings.
SETUP BANK OPERATION
Menu control buttons
Functions
MENU GRADE
: ENHAN
MENU button
• Display and hide the menu.
• Return to the menu from
setting screens.
2
Press the ,/OUT button.
M/MARK1 and m/MARK2 These buttons move the
buttons
This displays menu level 2 for the menu item selected
in step 1.
highlighted cursor up and down
within the current level to select
an item or setting. Hold down
one of these buttons to make
the highlighted cursor move
continuously.
Example: Screen display of the second level of the
DISPLAY CONTROL menu
</IN and ,/OUT buttons Press the ,/OUT button to go
down one level.
SETUP MENU
DISPLAY CONTROL
Press the </IN button to go
CHARA.POSITION
up one level.
:WHITE
:x1
CHARA.TYPE
CHARA.VSIZE
DISPLAY INFO
SUB STATUS
MENU DISPLAY
BRIGHTNESS
ALARM
Hold down one of these
buttons to make the highlighted
cursor move continuously.
:T&STA
:OFF
:WHITE
:55
RESET button
SET button
• Returns the setting to the
factory default setting.
:ON
• Answer “No” to the question.
:DIS
:ALL
MENU STATUS
HD CHARA
• Saves the new setting in
memory.
• Answer “Yes” to the question.
Current setting
Changing the settings of menu items
Proceed as follows to change the settings of menu items.
3
Press the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select
the required item.
For menu items on level 3, press the ,/OUT button
to go to level 3, then press the M/MARK1 or m/
MARK2 button to select the item whose setting you
wish to change.
1
Press the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to select
the required item.
Example: Screen display when DISPLAY
CONTROL is selected
Example: Screen display when SUB STATUS is
selected
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Notes
SETUP MENU
DISPLAY CONTROL
• If you power off the unit before a save operation is
completed, settings may be lost. Wait until the save
is completed before powering off the unit.
• If, instead of pressing the SET button, you press the
MENU button, the new settings are not saved. The
message “ABORT !” appears in the monitor video
section and “Abort !” in the time data display section
for about 0.5 second, and the system exits the menus.
To change more than one setting, be sure to press the
SET button after making the settings.
CHARA.POSITION
CHARA.TYPE
CHARA.VSIZE
DISPLAY INFO
SUB STATUS
MENU DISPLAY
BRIGHTNESS
ALARM
:WHITE
:x1
:T&STA
:OFF
:WHITE
:55
:ON
:DIS
:ALL
MENU STATUS
HD CHARA
4
Press the ,/OUT button.
This displays all possible settings for the item selected
in step 3.
Meanings of indications on the menu
screen
SETUP MENU
On-screen indication
Right-pointing arrow (c) at Pressing the ,/OUT button
the right of a menu item switches to the next lower
Meaning
DISPLAY CONTROL
:OFF
SUB STATUS
* OFF
TC MODE
REMAIN
See step 1 of the foregoing menu level or to a setting
selection screen.
operating procedure (see
CLIP NO
PLAYBACK REMAIN
Left-pointing arrow (C) at
the left of a menu item
Pressing the </IN button
returns to the previous (higher)
See step 2 of the foregoing menu level.
operating procedure (see
5
Press the M/MARK1 or m/MARK2 button to change
the setting of the item.
Character string at the
right of a menu item
Current setting of the menu
item
When shown with a colon (:):
the current setting is the
same as the factory default
setting.
SETUP MENU
DISPLAY CONTROL
:OFF
SUB STATUS
* OFF
See step 2 of the foregoing
operating procedure (see
TC MODE
REMAIN
CLIP NO
PLAYBACK REMAIN
When shown with a raised
dot (•): the current setting
is different from the factory
default setting.
See the next item, “Hiding
enhanced items”.
6
7
To change other settings, press the </IN button to
return to the previous screen, then repeat steps 3 to 5
as required.
An * (asterisk) in a
Factory default setting
complete list of settings
See step 4 of the foregoing
operating procedure (see
When you have completed the settings, press the SET
button.
Hiding enhanced items
The message “NOW SAVING...” appears in the
monitor video section, and “Saving...” appears in the
time data display section, while the new settings are
saved in memory.
When the saving operation is completed, the monitor
video section and time data display section return to
their normal indications.
The setup menu can be used to hide enhanced items. To
hide enhanced items, proceed as follows as explained in
the previous section “Changing the settings of menu
items” to set the MENU GRADE item to “BASIC”. In
other words, after selecting MENU GRADE in step 1 of
“Changing the settings of menu items”, select “BASIC”
and then press the SET button to save the setting to
memory.
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Once the MENU GRADE item has been set to “BASIC”,
only the basic, top-level menu items appear when you
press the MENU button and the ,/OUT button to display
the setup menu.
The message “NOW SAVING...” appears in the
monitor video section, and “Saving...” appears in the
time data display, while the settings of all items are
returned to their factory default settings. These factory
default settings are saved in memory.
SETUP MENU
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION
DISPLAY CONTROL
Note
SETUP BANK OPERATION
If you power off the unit while settings are being
saved, settings may not be correctly returned to their
factory default settings. Wait until the saving is
completed before powering off the unit.
BASIC
MENU GRADE
To abandon the resetting operation
Instead of pressing the SET button, press the RESET
button.
The display returns to the top level of setup menu,
leaving the settings unchanged.
Current setting
Returning menu settings to their factory
default settings
After making menu setting changes, to return settings to
their factory default settings (setting initialization), use the
following procedure.
Disc Menu
Use the disc menu to delete data on discs and to format
discs.
To return a particular setting to its factory default
setting
In the section , carry out the procedure up to step 5, then
with the current setting displayed (in the example, if the
factory default setting has been changed, the current
setting will be TC MODE), proceed as follows.
For the method of displaying the disc menu, see
DISC MENU
STATUS
DELETE
FORMAT
1
2
Press the RESET button.
“OFF” (factory default setting) is selected.
Press the SET button.
The setting returned to its factory default is saved in
memory as the current setting.
The disc menu contains the following items. Characters
and symbols inside the brackets [ ] appear in the time data
display section.
To return all settings to their factory default
settings
1
2
Display the setup menu.
Press the RESET button.
STATUS [Status]
Displays disc or clip status.
DISC [> Disc]: Displays the DISC STATUS screen.
CLIP [> Clip]: Displays the CLIP STATUS screen.
A message appears, to confirm whether or not you
wish to return all settings to their factory default
settings.
Note
The PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software allows you to write
TITLE1 and TITLE2 to the disc, but only TITLE1 appears
here.
Message in the monitor Initialize all items to factory
video section
preset values?
Message in the time
data display
Init setup?
DELETE [Delete]
Deletes clips from the disc.
LAST CLIP [> Last Clip]: Deletes the most recently
recorded clip.
3
Press the SET button.
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System Menu
ALL CLIP [> All Clip]: Delete all clips. (Clips in the
To clear the menu from the screen
Press the MENU button twice.
General directory are not deleted.)
FORMAT [Format]
Formats a disc.
To delete the most recent recorded clip
QUICK FORMAT [>Quick Format]: Deletes all
data on the disc, including the contents of the
General directory.
Note
If the clip is locked, it cannot be deleted.
Proceed as follows.
Disc Menu Operations
1
2
To display the status of the current disc or
clip
Insert a disc, and then proceed as follows.
Press the M/MARK1 button or the m/MARK2 button
to select DELETE.
3
4
Press the ,/OUT button.
1
2
The name of the clip to be deleted appears.
Press the M/MARK1 button or m/MARK2 button to
select STATUS.
Press the SET button.
The clip is deleted, and the number of the deleted clip
appears.
3
4
Press the ,/OUT button.
Select DISC or CLIP and press the ,/OUT button.
To return to the next highest level without deleting
the clip
Press the MENU button.
If you selected DISC, the status of the loaded disc
appears.
To clear the menu from the screen
DISC STATUS
Press the MENU button twice.
USER ID:
TITLE :
To delete all clips
REMAIN
: 029 min
: 0002 times
REWRITE
Note
SALVAGE
:
:
OK
OK
FILE SYSTEM
Carrying out the following procedure deletes all clips that
are not locked.
TO MENU :
MENU KEY
Proceed as follows.
If you selected CLIP, the status of the current clip
appears.
1
2
CLIP STATUS
Press the M/MARK1 button or the m/MARK2 button
to select DELETE.
CLIP LIST MODE
:
E0001
E0001
CLIP LIST NEME
3
4
5
Press the ,/OUT button.
TITLE:
:
:
:
:
PDW-F75
10001
RECORD DEVICE
Select ALL CLIP, then press the ,/OUT button.
SERIAL
06/3/02
19:54:38
DATE
TIME
When the message “ALL DELETE OK?” appears,
press the SET button.
:
MENU KEY
TO MENU
All of the clips on the disc are deleted.
When playback or search reaches a new clip, the
display changes to the status of the new clip.
To return to the next highest level without deleting
the clips
Press the RESET button.
To return to the next highest level
Press the MENU button.
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System Menu
Using Option Boards
7
Chapter
Option Boards for
Using the PDBK-101
Enhanced Functionality Network Board (Gigabit
Ethernet)
You can enhance the functionality of this unit by installing
option boards in the option slots.
Installing the PDBK-101 Network Board in slot 1 adds a
network connector ( ) to this unit. This allows you to
connect to a computer or network for high-speed FTP file
transfers. You can also connect the unit to a Web site and
display the unit’s device information (model name, serial
number, system frequency, software version, etc.).
You can install up to two option boards. The boards which
may be installed in each slot differ, as follows.
Slot 1: PDBK-101
Slot 2: One board from among the PDBK-102, PDBK-
103, and PDBK-104
Warning
CAUTION
Improper installation of option boards can result in fire,
electric shock, bodily injury, and damage to equipment in
the vicinity. For safety, always have option boards
installed by a trained technician.
When you connect the unit to a computer or network, use
a shielded-type cable to prevent malfunction due to
radiation noise.
Refer to the operation manual supplied with each board
for information about installing, configuring, and
operating the board.
Computer Connection Example (FTP
Connection)
Contact your Sony dealer regarding installation of option
boards.
The following example shows a connection between this
unit and a laptop computer.
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Option Boards for Enhanced Functionality / Using the PDBK-101 Network Board (Gigabit Ethernet)
ACHTUNG
Aus Sicherheitsgründen nicht mit einem Peripheriegerät-
Anschluss verbinden, der zu starke Spannung für die
Buchse dieses Geräts haben könnte.
Folgen Sie beim Herstellen von Verbindungen den
Anweisungen in dieser Bedienungsanleitung.
Laptop computer
To network
connector
ATTENTION
Par mesure de sécurité, ne raccordez pas le connecteur
pour le câblage de périphériques pouvant avoir une tension
excessive au port de cet appareil.
Network cable (not supplied)
Suivez les instructions dans ce manuel pour les
raccordements.
To
network connector (GbE)
ACHTUNG
Aus Sicherheitsgründen nicht mit einem Peripheriegerät-
Anschluss verbinden, der zu starke Spannung für die
Buchse dieses Geräts haben könnte.
Folgen Sie beim Herstellen von Verbindungen den
Anweisungen in dieser Bedienungsanleitung.
EJECT
F1
F2
ACCESS
F3
VAR
MARK1
NETWORK
LOCAL
MENU
F4
F5
CHAPTER
EXPAND
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
SET RESET
JOG
PAGE DISPLAY
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
SHIFT
TOP
END
F
REV
F
FWD
STANDBY
PDW-F75
Set the remote control switch to “NETWORK”.
Notes
• Install the PDBK-101 in option slot 1.
• Make network settings in the network settings menu.
This menu appears only when the PDBK-101 option
board is installed.
Refer to the PDBK-101 operation manual for more
information about the network settings menu.
Caution
For safety, do not connect a peripheral device connector
that might have excessive voltage to the network connector
of this unit.
Follow the instructions in this manual when making
connections.
ATTENTION
Par mesure de sécurité, ne raccordez pas le connecteur
pour le câblage de périphériques pouvant avoir une tension
excessive au port de cet appareil.
Suivez les instructions dans ce manuel pour les
raccordements.
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Using the PDBK-101 Network Board (Gigabit Ethernet)
• The PDBK-103 and PDBK-104 cannot be used when the
PDBK-102 is installed.
Using the PDBK-102
MPEG-TS Input/Output
Board
With the PDBK-102 MPEG-TS Input/Output Board
installed in option slot 2 of this unit, you can make i.LINK
connections between this unit and video devices
1)
complying with the HDV 1080i standard (called “HDV
devices” below), and between this unit and computers to
which HDV devices may be connected. These connections
can be used for input and output of MPEG-2 TS streams.
This allows you to input material shot by HDV camcorders
or the results of editing on a computer, and to record the
input on XDCAM discs. You can also output video and
audio from this unit to HDV devices.
1) HDV and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor
Company of Japan, Limited.
HDV Connection Example
The following example shows a connection between this
unit and an HDV camcorder.
PDW-F75
EJECT
F1
F2
ACCESS
F3
VAR
MARK1
NETWORK
LOCAL
MENU
F4
F5
CHAPTER
EXPAND
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
SET RESET
JOG
PAGE DISPLAY
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
SHIFT
TOP
F
REV
F
FWD
END
STANDBY
S400 connector (6-pin)
i.LINK cable (not supplied)
HDV camcorder
i.LINK connector (4-pin)
Notes
• Install the PDBK-102 in option slot 2.
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Using the PDBK-102 MPEG-TS Input/Output Board
Using the PDBK-103
Analog HD Input Board
Using the PDBK-104 SD
Input Upconverter Board
With the PDBK-103 Analog HD Input Board installed in
option slot 2 of this unit, you can record HD analog signals
such as YPbPr signals and RGB signals in addition to
HDSDI signals.
With the PDBK-104 SD Input Upconverter Board
installed in option slot 2 of this unit, you can record SDSDI
and composite signals in addition to HDSDI signals. These
signals can be recorded in DVCAM format, or
upconverted before recording.
Camcorder Connection Example
Disc Recorder Connection Example
PDW-F335 Professional Disc Camcorder
PDW-1500 Professional Disc Recorder
EJECT
SG DATA
ANA SDI
AE8/EBU
dB OVER
0
SG DATA
ANA SDI
AE8/EBU
dB OVER
0
SG DATA
ANA SDI
AE8/EBU
dB OVER
0
SG DATA
ANA SDI
AE8/EBU
dB OVER
0
[
]
EDIT REMOTE 9P iLINK
KEY INH
ALARM
ACCESS
INPUT
i.LINK
SDI
VITC VIUB COUNTER VITC REC INH
CMPST
Y-R,B
SG
NETWORK
-12
-20
-12
-20
-12
-20
-12
-20
LOCAL
REMOTE
HOURS
MINUTES
SECONDS
FRAMES
-30
-40
-30
-40
-30
-40
-30
-40
MONITOR
1/2 3/4
[
]
MONITOR
-60
-60
-60
-60
48
AUDIO
625 IMX 50 40 30
CH
-
15
CH
-
26
CH
-
37
CH
-
5/6 7/8 4 8 CH
18 24 BIT 525 DVCAM
L
MIX
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
COUNTER
SYS MENU
MENU
SHIFT
MONITOR SEL METER SEL INPUT CH
INPUT SEL INPUT SEL
SELECT
HOLD
SUB THUMB
ALL/CH-1
PLAY
CH-2
CH-3
CH-4
VARIABLE
REC
CLIP
NAIL
SET RESET
PRESET
PB
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
S.SEL
MARK1
MENU
PHONES
NEXT
PREV
TOP
STOP
REC
IN
OUT
END
F
REV
F
FWD
MARK2
Y/Pb/Pr output
SDSDI output or
composite output
Cable with BNC
connectors (not supplied)
× 3
Cable with BNC
connectors (not supplied)
Y/Pb/Pr input
SDSDI input or
composite input
EJECT
F1
EJECT
F2
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
ACCESS
F3
VAR
MARK1
NETWORK
LOCAL
ACCESS
MENU
F4
CHAPTER
EXPAND
VAR
MARK1
NETWORK
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
MENU
REMOTE
LEVEL
F5
CHAPTER
EXPAND
SET RESET
JOG
LOCAL
PAGE DISPLAY
IN
OUT
SUB
CLIP
THUMB
NAIL
REMOTE
LEVEL
SET RESET
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
JOG
MENU
MARK2
PAGE DISPLAY
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
CLIP
ESSENCE
MARK
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
MENU
MARK2
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
STOP
REC
SHUTTLE
KEY INHI
CH
1
CH
2
CH
3
CH
4
PHONES
VARIABLE
REC
PRESET
PB
SHIFT
TOP
END
F
REV
F
FWD
STANDBY
SHIFT
TOP
END
F
REV
F
FWD
STANDBY
PDW-F75
PDW-F75
Notes
Notes
• Install the PDBK-103 in option slot 2.
• The PDBK-102 and PDBK-104 cannot be used when the
PDBK-103 is installed.
• Select YPbPr signals or RGB signals in the input video
selection menu. These menu items appear only when the
optional input board is installed.
• Install the PDBK-104 in option slot 2.
• The PDBK-102 and PDBK-103 cannot be used when the
PDBK-104 is installed.
• Select SDSDI or composite signals in the input video
selection menu. These menu items appear only when the
optional input board is installed.
• To record in the DVCAM format, set OPERATIONAL
FUNCTION >REC FORMAT in the setup menu to
“DVCAM”.
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Using the PDBK-103 Analog HD Input Board / Using the PDBK-104 SD Input Upconverter Board
Appendix
temperature inside a car with the windows closed can
easily exceed 50°C (122°F).
• In damp or dusty locations
• Locations where the unit may be exposed to rain
• Locations subject to violent vibration
• Near strong magnetic fields
Important Notes on
Operation
• Close to radio or TV transmitters producing strong
electromagnetic fields.
Use and storage
• In direct sunlight or close to heaters for extended periods
Do not subject the unit to severe shocks
The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body
warped.
To prevent electromagnetic interference from
portable communications devices
The use of portable telephones and other communications
devices near this unit can result in malfunctions and
interference with audio and video signals.
Do not cover the unit while operating
Doing so will cause temperatures to rise inside the unit,
possibly resulting in failure.
It is recommended that the portable communications
devices near this unit be powered off.
After use
Turn off the on/standby switch.
If you plan not to use the unit for a long time, turn off the
POWER switch on the rear panel as well.
About the LCD panel
LCD panels are manufactured with extremely high
precision technology that yields effective pixel rates of
99.99% or higher. However, very rarely, one or more
pixels may be permanently dark or permanently lit in
white, red, blue, or green.
This phenomenon is not a malfunction. Such pixels have
no effect on the recorded data, and the unit may be used
with confidence even if they are present.
Shipping
• Remove the disc before transporting the unit.
• If sending the unit by truck, ship, air or other
transportation service, pack it in the shipping carton of
the unit.
Care of the unit
If the body of the unit is dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth.
In extreme cases, use a cloth steeped in a little neutral
detergent, then wipe dry. Do not use organic solvents such
as alcohol or thinners, as these may cause discoloration or
other damage to the finish of the unit.
Condensation
If you move the unit from a very cold place to a warm
place, or use it in a damp location, condensation may form
on the optical pickup. Then, if the unit is operated in this
state, recording and playback may not be performed
properly.
In the event of operating problems
If you should experience problems with the unit, contact
your Sony dealer.
Do the following to prevent this from happening.
• When you move or operate the unit in an environment
where condensation may form, be sure to insert a disc in
advance.
• Whenever you turn on the On/standby switch, check that
the HUMID indicator does not appear on the LCD panel.
Use and storage locations
Store in a level, ventilated place. Avoid using or storing the
unit in the following places.
• In excessive heat or cold (operating temperature range:
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F))
Remember that in summer or in warm climates the
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Important Notes on Operation
If it appears, wait until it disappears before inserting a
disc.
Periodic Maintenance
Digital Hours Meter
The digital hours meter can provide information about the
operational history of the unit. Use the information as a
guide in scheduling periodic maintenance. For periodic
maintenance, contact your Sony dealer.
To display digital hours meter
The digital hours meter appears in both the monitor video
section and time data display section as the digital hours
meter menu of the system menu. It can also be
superimposed on the screen of the external video monitor
To display the digital hours meter, proceed as follows.
1
2
Press the MENU button to display the system menu
Press the M/MARK1 button or m/MARK2 button,
select the HOURS METER (Hours Meter in the time
data display section), and then press the ,/OUT
button.
HOURS METER
H1
H2
H3
H4
H5
317/
22
317
HOURS
92
HOURS
HOURS
TIMES
92
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H1:OPERATION
H2:LASER PARAMETER
H3:SEEK RUNNING
H4:SPINDLE RUNNING
H5:LOADING COUNTER
Display of the digital hours meter
Any of the items can be reset during periodic maintenance
or parts replacement. Resetting items allows you to
roughly determine the timing of next periodic
maintenance.
For display resetting, contact your Sony dealer.
Item name (name between Description
[ ] is name in the time data
display section)
H1: OPERATION [Opr]
Displays the total number of
hours the unit has been
powered on in units of hours.
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Periodic Maintenance
Item name (name between Description
[ ] is name in the time data
display section)
Troubleshooting
H2: LASER PARAMETER
[Lasr] (optical heads
output counter)
Displays a cumulative count
of the number of outputs
from the optical heads, with
adjustments for operating
mode and operating
temperature.
Alarms
An alarm (warning message) appears in the time data
display section 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 appear in the monitor video section
and on the screen of the external video monitor connected
to the unit.
H3: SEEK RUNNING [Seek] This shows the cumulative
seek operation time for
optical head in units of
hours.
H4: SPINDLE RUNNING
This shows the cumulative
spindle rotation time in units
of hours.
[Spdl]
H5: LOADING COUNTER
Display the total number of
times discs have been
loaded in the unit.
[Load]
Example alarm in time data display section
To exit from the digital hours meter
ALARM
Press the MENU button.
REMOTE MODE IS SELECTED.
SET REMOTE/LOCAL/NETWORK
SWITCH TO LOCAL.
Example alarm in monitor video section
When an alarm is displayed, remove the alarm cause by
following the action to take. If the alarm display does not
disappear, contact your Sony dealer.
Please note that there are some alarms which do not appear
depending on the setting of DISPLAY CONTROL
setup menu operations.
You can check a history of the most recent alarms by
selecting the LAST ALARM item in the system menu.
When the unit is powered on
Alarm message in time
data display section
Alarm message in monitor video section
Description/action
MENU Ver. UP
ILL. SETUP!
THE SETUP MENU SOFTWARE HAS BEEN
UPGRADED.
SET THE SETUP MENU ITEMS TO THE
DESIRED SETTINGS.
Reset the settings in the setup menu (see page
91).
INVALID SETTINGS SELECTED IN SETUP
MENU.
SET ITEMS IN THE SETUP MENU TO THE
APPROPRIATE VALUES. CONTACT SERVICE
IF THIS ALARM APPEARS AGAIN AFTER
ABOVE PROCEDURE.
Reset the settings in the setup menu (see page
91). If the same message appears after you
reset the settings, contact your Sony dealer.
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Troubleshooting
Alarm message in time
data display section
Alarm message in monitor video section
Description/action
Exchg batt!
BATTERY NEEDS REPLACING. PLEASE
CONTACT SERVICE.
The NVRAM battery is exhausted. Contact your
Sony dealer.
When a disc is inserted
Alarm message in time
data display section
Alarm message in monitor video
Description/action
section
Unknown FS!
UNKNOWN FILE SYSTEM.
PLEASE FORMAT DISC OR EJECT.
No FS!
NO FILE SYSTEM.PLEASE EJECT DISC. Eject the disc.
ILL. Disc!
IRREGULAR DISC IS USED.
USE PROFESSIONAL DISC.
Use a Professional Disc.
Salvage NG!
a)
IRREGULAR DISC IS USED. DVCAM
525/60 CLIP(S) EXIST.
Use another disc.
525/60 Clip
a)
IRREGULAR DISC IS USED. DVCAM
625/50 CLIP(S) EXIST.
625/50 Clip
a)
DISC HAS 4CHx16 BIT CLIP(S).
Change the setting of AUDIO CONTROL >REC
4CHx16 Clip
MENU.
a)
DISC HAS 2CHx16 BIT CLIP(S).
Change the setting of AUDIO CONTROL >REC
2CHx16 Clip
MENU.
No Support!
FORMAT NOT SUPPORTED.
RECORDING AND PLAYBACK IS NOT
POSSIBLE.
A disc in an unsupported recording format is loaded.
Use a disc formatted in the MPEG HD or DVCAM
format.
ILL. Index!
INDEX FILE ERROR.
PLEASE FORMAT DISC OR EJECT.
FORMAT NG!
AUTO FORMATTING WAS NOT
COMPLETED.
Eject the disc and insert it again, or insert another
disc.
DI read err
Read err
CANNOT READ DISC
INFORMATION.PLEASE EJECT DISC.
DRV ADJ err
CANNOT PERFORM AUTO DRIVE
ADJUSTMENT.
a) Displayed only when DISPLAY CONTROL >ALARM is set to “ON” or
“LIMITED”.
During front panel operations
Alarm message in time
data display section
Alarm message in monitor video
section
Description/action
a)
KEY INHIBIT MODE IS SELECTED.
This appears when the KEY INH (SHIFT + DISPLAY)
button is on.
KEY INHI.!
Turn the KEY INH button off.
a)
REMOTE MODE IS SELECTED.
SET REMOTE/LOCAL/NETWORK
SWITCH TO LOCAL.
Set the remote control switch to “LOCAL”.
REMOTE!
a)
NO DISC.
Insert a disc and try again.
No Disc!
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Troubleshooting
Alarm message in time
data display section
Alarm message in monitor video
section
Description/action
REC INHI.!
THE DISC WRITE PROTECT TAB IS SET Set the disc’s Write Inhibit tab to enable recording
TO SAVE.
REC INHIBIT MODE IS SELECTED.
This appears when REC INH on page P1 of the
function menu is set to “ON”.
b)
NO CLIP.
This appears when a playback, search or delete
operation is attempted on a disc with no clips
recorded on it.
No Clip!
Insert a disc with clips recorded on it.
a)
DISC TOP.
DISC END.
This appears if you press the PREV button or conduct
a high-speed reverse search when the unit is stopped
at the start of the disc.
Disc Top!
Use forward search or playback instead.
a)
This appears if you press the NEXT button or conduct
a forward high-speed search when the unit is stopped
at the end of the disc.
Disc End!
Use reverse search or playback instead.
MAX # Clips
MAX # Files
DISC CANNOT BE RECORDED TO.
FOR MORE RECORDING, DELETE
SOME CLIPS.
Delete unneeded clips, or insert a disc with enough
free space.
DISC CANNOT BE RECORDED TO.
FOR MORE RECORDING SPACE,
DELETE CLIPS OR NON-AV DATA.
(GENERAL FILES)
Delete clips or GENERAL files.
DISC CANNOT BE RECORDED TO.FOR Delete unneeded clips, or insert a disc with enough
MORE RECORDING SPACE, DELETE
OTHER CLIP LISTS.
free space.
Disc Full!
DISC FULL.FOR MORE RECORDING,
DELETE SOME CLIPS.
Delete unneeded clips, or insert a disc with enough
free space.
b)
NO MORE SUB CLIPS CAN BE ADDED
TO CLIP LIST.
This appears when an attempt is made to add sub
clips when 300 sub clips have already been
registered.
MAX# SB CLP
Limit the creation of sub clips to 300 or fewer.
b)
DURATION OF ONE CLIP LIST MUST BE This appears when you try to add a sub clip when the
CL OVER DUR
LESS THAN 24 HOURS.
total duration of sub clips in a clip list has already
reached 24 hours.
Create clip lists so that the total duration is within 24
hours.
Run Salvage
EXECUTE SALVAGE PROGRAM.
This appears when recording, E-E display, essence
mark recording, or sub clip addition for quick scene
selection is attempted on a disc that needs to be
salvaged.
a)
COUNTER MODE IS SELECTED.
SET COUNTER SELECT SWITCH TO TC function menu is set to “COUNTER”, and you try to
This appears when CNTR SEL on page P1 of the
CNT mode!
OR UB.
preset timecode or user bits.
To use timecode or user bits, set CNTR SEL to “TC”
b)
TC EXTERNAL IS SELECTED.
SET TC INTERNAL MODE IN FUNCTION menu is set to “EXT”, and you try to preset timecode
This appears when TCG on page P2 of the function
TC EXT!
MENU.
or user bits by setting TC MODE to “PRESET”.
a)
TCG REGEN MODE IS SELECTED.
SET TC PRESET MODE IN FUNCTION
MENU.
This appears when TC MODE on page P2 of the
function menu is set to “REGEN”, and you try to
preset timecode or user bits.
REGEN mode!
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Troubleshooting
Alarm message in time
data display section
Alarm message in monitor video
section
Description/action
a)
TCG RUN MODE IS SET TO REC RUN.
SET TC FREE RUN MODE IN FUNCTION function menu is set to “REC RUN”, and you try to
This appears when RUN MODE on page P2 of the
REC RUN!
MENU.
preset timecode or user bits.
b)
THUMBNAIL(S) CANNOT BE
DISPLAYED DURING RECORDING.
Stop recording and try again.
REC mode!
CANNOT EXECUTE IN REC MODE.
DRIVE MAINTENANCE MENU CANNOT
BE EXECUTED WHILE IN REC MODE.
b)
CLIP LIST IS NOT SELECTED.
This appears when you press the SUB CLIP button
while the clip list on the disc is not loaded into the
current clip list.
No SEL List
a)
CLIP LIST CANNOT LOCATE SPECIFIED This appears when a playback button is pressed with
No SUB CLIP
SUB CLIP(S).
no sub clips in the current clip list.
Playback is not possible when there are no sub clips
in the current clip list.
b)
TO ADD AN ESSENCE MARK, EXIT
FROM SUB CLIP MODE FIRST.
This appears when you press the ESSENCE MARK
(SHIFT + THUMBNAIL) button with the SUB CLIP
SB CLP mode
button lit.
Try again after pressing the SUB CLIP button to turn it
off.
b)
SUB CLIP IS INVALID.
SET APPROPRIATE IN/OUT POINTS.
Set the In and Out points again.
SUB CLIP NG
b)
NO CLIP LIST.
This appears when you try to delete a clip list when
there is no clip list saved on the disc.
Load the disc that contains the clip list you want to
delete.
No List!
b)
STOP ONCE, THEN EXECUTE.
This appears when you press the SUB CLIP button
during clip list playback.
STOP ONCE!
Stop the playback and try again.
No EM space
ESSENCE MARK NOT RECORDED.
NO SPACE AVAILABLE TO RECORD
ESSENCE MARK.
Use the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software to delete
unneeded essence marks.
Delete unneeded shot marks in the CHAPTER
screen.
EM Full!
NO MORE ESSENCE MARKS CAN BE
RECORDED.
Disc Damage
NON-AV Full
DISC CANNOT BE RECORDED TO.
USE ANOTHER DISC FOR RECORDING.
Use another disc.
DISC CANNOT BE RECORDED TO.
FOR MORE RECORDING SPACE,
DELETE CLIPS OR NON-AV DATA.
(GENERAL FILES)
Delete unneeded clips or GENERAL files.
Index File!
UNSUPPORT INDEX FILE.
DISC CANNOT BE RECORDED TO.
Use another disc.
File System
CURRENT VERSION OF THE
SOFTWARE SETS THE DISC WRITE
PROTECTED.
This appears when you insert a disc that can be
played back but not recorded.
Exchange the disc for one with a file system
supported by this unit. Or format the disc (see page
44).
FILE SYSTEM ON THE DISC INHIBITS
WRITING.
a)
LOADING.
This appears if you press a button while a disc is
loading. Wait until the disc has finished loading and
try again.
Loading!
a)
UNLOADING.
This appears if you press a button while a disc is
unloading.
Unloading!
Wait until the disc has finished unloading and try
again.
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a) Displayed only when DISPLAY CONTROL >ALARM is set to “ON”.
b) Displayed only when DISPLAY CONTROL >ALARM is set to “ON” or
“LIMITED”.
During recording and editing operations
Alarm message in time
data display section
Alarm message in monitor video
section
Description/action
a)
INPUT SIGNAL FREQUENCY IS NOT
THE SAME AS THE SYSTEM SETUP.
This appears when an input signal does not match
the system frequency of this unit.
Input Sig!”
Input a signal that matches the system frequency, or
change this unit's system frequency setting (see page
27).
a)
DISC CANNOT BE RECORDED. HD 60I
or HD 30P CLIP(S) EXIST.
This appears when the system frequency of this unit
does not match that of the loaded disc.
Insert a disc that matches the system frequency, or
change this unit's system frequency setting (see page
27).
HD 60I/30P
a)
DISC CANNOT BE RECORDED. HD 50I
or HD 25P CLIP(S) EXIST.
HD 50I/25P
a)
DISC CANNOT BE RECORDED. HD
23.98P CLIP(S) EXIST.
HD 23P Disc
a)
INPUT VIDEO SIGNAL DOES NOT
SYNCHRONIZE WITH REF VIDEO
SIGNAL.
Input a reference signal synchronized with this unit’s
system frequency.
ILL. REF!
USE COMMON REFERENCE SIGNAL
OR CONNECT RECORDER REF OUT TO
PLAYER REF IN.
a)
ENCODING DOES NOT SYNCHRONIZE Check the signals being input to this unit.
WITH REF VIDEO.
ILL. REC!
a)
ILLEGAL PLAYBACK.
MEMORY FULL !!
Check the disc being played by this unit.
Check the disc being recorded by this unit.
ILL. PLAY!
a)
MEM. Full!
a)
MEMORY EMPTY !!
NOW RECORDING ...
MEM. Empty!
Recording
Wait for recording to finish.
Drive Busy!
PREVIOUS CLIP HAS NOT BEEN
RECORDED ON TO THE DISC
This appears when a clip has been saved to this unit’s
temporary memory but recording to the disc has not
YET.STOP RECORDING AND WAIT TILL been completed. Wait until recording to the disc
THE ACCESS LED TURN OFF. finishes (until the ACCESS indicator turns off).
a) Displayed only when DISPLAY CONTROL >ALARM is set to “ON” or
“LIMITED”.
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During playback
Alarm message in time data
display section
Alarm message in monitor video
section
Description/action
a)
DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED BACK.
USE DISC WITH HD 50I or HD 25P
RECORDING.
This appears when the system frequency of this
unit does not match that of the loaded disc.
Insert a disc that matches the system frequency,
or change this unit’s system frequency setting
525/60 Disc
DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED BACK.
USE DISC WITH HD 23.98P
RECORDING.
DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED BACK.
USE DISC WITH DVCAM 625/50
RECORDING.
a)
DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED BACK.
USE DISC WITH HD 60I or HD 30P
RECORDING.
625/50 Disc
DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED BACK.
USE DISC WITH HD 23.98P
RECORDING.
DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED BACK.
USE DISC WITH DVCAM 525/60
RECORDING.
a)
DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED BACK.
USE DISC WITH HD 50I or HD 25P
RECORDING.
HD 60I/30P
DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED BACK.
USE DISC WITH HD 23.98P
RECORDING.
DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED BACK.
USE DISC WITH DVCAM 625/50
RECORDING.
a)
DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED
BACK.USE DISC WITH HD 60I or HD
30P RECORDING.
HD 50I/25P!
DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED
BACK.USE DISC WITH HD 23.98P
RECORDING.
DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED
BACK.USE DISC WITH DVCAM 525/
60 RECORDING.
a)
DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED BACK.
USE DISC WITH HD 60I or HD 30P
RECORDING.
HD 23P Disc
DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED
BACK.USE DISC WITH HD 50I or HD
25P RECORDING.
DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED
BACK.USE DISC WITH DVCAM 525/
60 RECORDING.
DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED
BACK.USE DISC WITH DVCAM 625/
50 RECORDING.
Disc Error!
DISC ERROR DETECTED.
Use another disc.
a) Displayed only when DISPLAY CONTROL >ALARM is set to “ON” or
“LIMITED”.
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During thumbnail search, scene selection, and clip list operations
Alarm message in monitor Description/action
video section
CANNOT EXPAND CLIP
ANY FURTHER.
The clip cannot be expanded into more blocks.
This appears when the EXPAND button is pressed when the number of block is maximum, or
when the duration of an expanded thumbnail is 1 frame.
SELECTED ESSENCE
MARK
DOES NOT EXIST.
The selected essence mark does not exist.
This appears in the essence mark selection screen when the specified essence mark does not
exist on the disc.
SUB CLIP IS INVALID.
SET APPROPRIATE
IN/OUT POINTS.
The temporal relationship between the specified In and Out points in a TRIM operation (see
page 76) is not correct.
Reset so that the value of the Out point timecode is larger than the value of the In point
timecode.
DURATION OF ONE
CLIP LIST MUST BE
LESS THAN 24 HOURS.
The total duration of the current clip list is greater than 24 hours.
This appears when the total duration of the current clip list exceeds the upper limit of 24 hours as
NO MORE SUB CLIPS
CAN BE ADDED TO
THE CLIP LIST.
The upper limit of sub clips in the current clip list has been exceeded.
This appears when the upper limit of 300 clips in a clip list has been exceed as the result of a
SUB CLIP DOES NOT
EXIST.
There are no sub clips in the current clip list.
This appears when an attempt is made to execute a MOVE, TRIM, DELETE, or TC PRESET
CLIP LIST DOES NOT
EXIST.
There are no clip lists on the disc.
This appears when an attempt is made to execute a DELETE CLIP LIST operation (see page
76) when there are no clip lists on the disc.
MOVE IS INVALID.
REC INHI!
The sub clip cannot be moved.
are no sub clip in the current clip list, or when there is only 1.
The disc is write protected.
This appears when an attempt is made to execute an operation that requires recording while the
disc is write protected.
DISC FULL!
The disc is full.
This appears when an attempt is made to execute an operation that requires recording while the
disc is full.
SHOT MARK DOES NOT
EXIST.
The specified shot mark has not been recorded.
This appears when an attempt is made to execute a DELETE SHOT MARK operation on a clip
when the specified shot mark has not been recorded for that clip.
REC START CANNOT
BE DELETED.
REC START cannot be deleted.
This appears when an attempt is made to delete a REC START with a DELETE SHOT MARK
operation. DELETE SHOT MARK can delete only SHOT MARK1 and SHOT MARK2 marks.
CLIP IS LOCKED.
The clip is locked.
This appears when an attempt is made to delete a clip, set the clip thumbnail, or delete a shot
mark when the clip is locked.
ALL CLIPS 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 attempt is made to execute an UNLOCK ALL CLIPS operation when all
clips are already unlocked.
Alarms relating to audio and video signals
Alarm message in time
data display section
Alarm message in monitor video
section
Action
a)
INPUT VIDEO IS NOT DETECTED.
CHECK THE VIDEO INPUT MODE AND
SUPPLY A VIDEO SIGNAL TO VIDEO
INPUT.
• Check the setting of V INPUT on the HOME page of
• Input an HDSDI signal.
No INPUT!
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Alarm message in time
data display section
Alarm message in monitor video
section
Action
a)
INPUT AUDIO EMPHASIS IS NOT
SUPPORTED.
Check the emphasis of the audio input signal.
EMPHASIS!
CHECK THE EMPHASIS OF THE AUDIO
INPUT SIGNAL.
a) Displayed only when DISPLAY CONTROL >ALARM is set to “ON”.
Alarms relating to sensors and drives
Alarm message in time
data display section
Alarm message in monitor video
section
Description/action
FAN Stopped
DR-FAN Stop
High TEMP!
FAN MOTOR STOPPED.
Contact your Sony dealer.
Note
DRIVE FAN MOTOR STOPPED.
HIGH TEMPERATURE.
The unit will not stop operating, but if you continue to
use it in this state temperatures inside the unit or the
drive will rise, possibly resulting in failure or fire.
HIGH TEMPERATURE IN DRIVE.
Error Messages
About i.LINK
Error codes appear in the time data display when an error
(usually a hardware problem) occurs. In addition, both
error messages and error codes appear in the monitor video
section and on the video monitor connected to the unit.
When an error message appears, follow the instructions in
the error message to resolve the problem.
This section explains the specifications and features of
i.LINK.
What is i.LINK?
i.LINK is a digital serial interface designed to integrate
devices equipped with i.LINK connectors. i.LINK allows
your device to:
Error code
- Perform two-way transmission and reception of data
such as digital audio and digital video signals.
- Control other i.LINK devices.
Error code in time data display section
- Easily connect multiple devices with a single i.LINK
cable.
ERROR
AN ERROR HAS BEEN
DETECTED. INFORM SERVICE
OF FOLLOWING CODE:
Your i.LINK device is capable of connecting to a wide
range of digital AV devices for data transfer and other
operations.
Other advantages include the following feature. When
connected to multiple i.LINK devices, your i.LINK device
can perform data transfer and other operations not only
with the directly connected devices but also with any of the
devices that are connected to those devices. Therefore, you
do not need to be concerned with device connection order.
However, depending on the features and specifications of
the connected devices, you may need to use certain
functions differently, and you may not be able to transfer
data or perform certain operations.
50-010
PRESS EJECT KEY
TO EJECT DISC.
Error code in monitor video section
To Eject Discs with the Unit Powered
Off
i.LINK, a nickname for IEEE 1394 proposed by Sony, is a
trademark supported by many companies worldwide.
IEEE 1394 is an international standard defined by IEEE,
the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
As an emergency measure, disc cartridges can be removed
with the unit powered off. This operation should always be
done by a trained service technician.
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About i.LINK
Note
Specifications
The unit can be connected to one device with the i.LINK
cable (DV cable). When you connect with a device that has
two or more i.LINK connectors, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the connected device.
General
External dimensions (w/h/d, excluding projections)
307 × 100 × 411 mm
About data transfer speed of i.LINK
1
1
(12 / × 4 × 16 / inches)
8
4
i.LINK defines maximum data transfer speeds of
1)
approximately 100, 200 and 400 Mbps that are referred
to as S100, S200 and S400 respectively.
The maximum data transfer speed that an i.LINK device
supports is identified on the specifications page of the
operating instructions supplied with the device or near its
i.LINK connector.
When you connect a device that supports different data
transfer speeds, the actual data transfer speeds may be
different from those indicated on the i.LINK connectors.
1) What is Mbps?
Megabits per second. A measure of the rate at which data
is transmitted per second. In case of 100 Mbps, 100
Megabits of data can be transmitted per second.
i.LINK operation with this unit
For details on operation when other equipment with an
27).
For details on connection with an i.LINK cable and the
necessary software, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the connected device.
1
307(12 /8)
in mm (inches)
Mass
Power requirements
100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
0.79-0.33 A
Peak inrush current
7.2 kg (15 lb 13 oz)
Use Sony i.LINK cables
Use Sony i.LINK cables to connect the i.LINK devices.
6 pins y 4 pins (For DV dubbing)
6 pins y 6 pins (For DV dubbing)
(1) Power ON, current probe method:
45 A (240 V), 15 A (100 V)
(2) Hot switching inrush current,
measured in accordance with
European standard EN55103-1: 7 A
(230 V)
i.LINK and are trademarks.
Operating temperature
5ºC to 40ºC (41ºF to 104ºF)
Storage and transport temperature
–20ºC to +60ºC (–4ºF to +140ºF)
Operating relative humidity (no condensation allowed)
25% to 80% (RH)
Storage and transport relative humidity (no condensation
allowed)
20% to 90%
System
Recording format
Video
MPEG HD: HQ35/SP25/LP18 Mbps
DVCAM: 25 Mbps
MPEG-4
1)
Proxy video
Audio
MPEG HD: 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4/2 channels
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Specifications
DVCAM: 16 bits/48 kHz, 4 channels
A-law 8 bits, 8 kHz, 4 channels
Compression MPEG2 MP@HL
Proxy audio
Playback format
Composite output (DV recording and DV
playback)
Video
MPEG HD: HQ35/SP25/LP18 Mbps
Frequency response
DVCAM: 25 Mbps
MPEG-4
50I: 0 to 4.8 MHz +1.0/–3.0 dB
60I: 0 to 4.2 MHz +1.0/–3.0 dB
1)
Proxy video
Audio
MPEG HD: 16 bits/48 kHz, 4/2 channels
DVCAM: 16 bits/48 kHz, 4 channels
A-law 8 bits, 8 kHz, 4 channels
S/N (Y)
Y/C delay
K-factor (K2T) 2% or less
53 dB or more
25 ns or less
Proxy audio
1) The MPEG-4 Codec is a product of Ingenient Technologies, Inc.
Audio performance
Sampling frequency
48 kHz
Recording/playback times
PFD23/PFD23A discs
Recording
format
4-channel
audio
Mode
2-channel
audio
Quantization
Headroom
16 bits/2 channels or 16 bits/4 channels
20/18/16/12 dB (selectable)
Frequency response
20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/–1.0 dB (0 dB at
MPEG HD
HQ mode 65 minutes or
more
68 minutes or
more
1 kHz)
SP mode Approx. 85
minutes
Approx. 90
minutes
Dynamic range 90 dB or more
Distortion
0.05% or less (at 1 kHz)
LP mode 112 minutes or 122 minutes or
more more
DVCAM
Approx. 85 minutes
Input connectors
PFD50DLA discs
Digital video inputs
HDSDI INPUT
Recording
format
4-channel
audio
Mode
2-channel
audio
BNC type (×1), complying with SMPTE
292M
MPEG HD
HQ mode 145 minutes or 150 minutes or
SDSDI INPUT (with PDBK-104 option board installed)
more
more
BNC type (×1), complying with SMPTE
SP mode Approx. 190
minutes
Approx. 200
minutes
259M
i.LINK (HDV 1080i) (with PDBK-102 option board
LP mode 248 minutes or 265 minutes or
more more
installed)
6-pin type (×1), complying with IEEE
1394
DVCAM
Approx. 185 minutes
Analog video inputs
REF VIDEO INPUT
Note
BNC type (×2, loop-through)
HD Tri-level sync or SD composite sync
(0.3 Vp-p/75Ω/sync negative)
COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT (with PDBK-104 option
board installed)
BNC type (×1)
HD COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (with PDBK-103
option board installed)
The recording and playback times listed above are
approximate. Maximum recording times may vary
depending on recording conditions.
Search speed
Jog mode
Variable-speed mode
–1 to +2 times normal speed
–1 to +2 times normal speed
Shuttle mode –20 to +20 times normal speed
Fast forward mode
+20 times normal speed
Fast reverse mode
BNC type (×4)
Analog audio inputs
AUDIO INPUT 1/3, 2/4
XLR 3-pin, female (×2), +4/0/–3/–6 dBu
(selectable), 10 kΩ, balanced
–20 times normal speed
Video performance
Sampling frequency
Digital audio inputs
DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) INPUT
BNC type (×2), 1/2ch, 3/4ch complying
with AES-3id-1995
Y: 74.25 MHz, R–Y/B–Y: 37.125 MHz
Quantization
8 bits/sample
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Specifications
Timecode input
TIME CODE IN
100Base-TX: complying with IEEE
802.3u
BNC type (×1), SMPTE timecode, 0.5 to
18 Vp-p, 3.3 kΩ, unbalanced
10Base-T: complying with IEEE 802.3
Accessories supplied
Vertical installation stand (2)
Operating Instructions
Output connectors
Digital video outputs
HDSDI OUTPUT
English version (1)
Japanese version (1)
CD-ROM manual (1)
BNC type (×2), complying with SMPTE
292M
Infrared remote commander (1)
Warranty Booklet (1)
XDCAM Application Software CD-ROM (1)
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software
PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer
PDZK-P1 XDCAM Transfer
SDSDI OUTPUT
BNC type (×1), complying with SMPTE
259M
i.LINK (HDV 1080i) (with PDBK-102 option board
installed)
6-pin type, complying with IEEE 1394
Analog video outputs
COMPOSITE OUTPUT
BNC type (×1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync
negative
Accessories not supplied
AC power cord
• For the customers in the U.S.A and Canada
Part number 1-551-812-41 (125 V, 10 A, about 2.4 m)
• For the customers in the United Kingdom
Part number 1-777-823-12 (250 V, 10 A, about 2.0 m)
• For the customers in European countries other than the
United Kingdom
Phono jack (×1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync
negative
MONITOR OUT
D-sub 15-pin (RGB or YPbPr)
Analog audio outputs
Part number 1-551-631-61 (250 V, 10 A, about 2.0 m)
AUDIO OUTPUT 1/3, 2/4
XLR 3-pin, male (×2), +4/0/–3/–6 dBu
(selectable), 600 Ω, balanced
AUDIO MONITOR
Protocol Manual (part number 9-968-084-0X)
PDBK-101 Network Board
PDBK-102 MPEG-TS Input/Output Board
PDBK-103 Analog HD Input Board
PDBK-104 SD Input Upconverter Board
Phono jack (×2) –∞ to +1 dBu/
47 kΩ/unbalanced (L, R, L+R)
PHONES
Stereo phone jack (×1), –∞ to –14 dBu,
8 Ω, unbalanced
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Digital audio outputs
DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUTPUT
BNC type (×2), 1/2 ch, 3/4 ch complying
with AES-3id-1995
Timecode output
TIME CODE OUT
BNC type (×1), SMPTE timecode, 2.2
Vp-p 3 dB, 600 Ω, unbalanced
Remote control connectors
REMOTE(9P) D-sub 9-pin, female (×1), complying
with RS-422A
RS232C
S400
CONTROL
D-sub 9-pin, male (×1)
6-pin (×1), complying with IEEE 1394
Minijack 4-pole (×1), for connection of
RM-LG2
Network (with PDBK-101 option board installed)
RJ-45 type (×1)
1000Base-T: complying with IEEE
802.3ab
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Specifications
Notes
• Always make a test recording, and verify that it was
recorded successfully. SONY WILL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON
ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF THIS UNIT OR ITS
RECORDING MEDIA, EXTERNAL STORAGE
SYSTEMS OR ANY OTHER MEDIA OR
STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT
OF ANY TYPE.
• Always verify that the unit is operating properly
before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR
REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE
LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS
DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER
DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER
EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR
ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.
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Specifications
Using UMID Data
Metadata is additional information recorded on discs along
with audio-visual 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 and reuse material.
As one of application of metadata, the UMID has been
internationally standardized.
What is a UMID?
A UMID (Unique Material Identifier) is a unique identifier
for audio-visual material defined by the SMPTE 330M-
2003 standard.
A UMID may be either as a 32-byte Basic UMID or an
Extended UMID, which includes an additional 32 bytes of
Source Pack to make a total 64 bytes.
For details, refer to SMPTE 330M.
Extended UMID (64 bytes)
Basic UMID (32 bytes)
Instance
Source Pack (32 bytes)
Spatial
Coordinates
Time/Date
8 bytes
Universal label
12 bytes
L
Material Number
Country Org
User
No.
4 bytes 4 bytes 4 bytes
1
16 bytes
3 bytes
12 bytes
A globally unique ID is automatically recorded for every
clip.
The Extended UMID is metadata that provides additional
information such as location, time/date, company ID and
so on.
The UMID is applied as follows.
Material No.
ID generated when
shooting
Source Pack
Shooting
information (when,
where and who)
Same as the above
Instance No.
Same as the above
Original material: 00 00 00
Copied material: generation number (1 byte)
+ random number (2 bytes)
Distinguish between the
original material and copied
material
Material source ID/
detecting material
Metadata pack that
identifies the source of
material unit by defining the
when, where and who of
the material unit with which
it is associated.
Using the Extended UMID
Functions of UMID data
UMID data enables the following:
• Addition of a globally unique ID to every clip of audio-
visual material. The unique ID is used to detect the
material source and to link it with the original source
material.
You have to enter a 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 to the guidelines of your organization.
For details, see “Setting UMID ownership information”
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• Distinguishing between original material and copied
material. 00 is added to the Instance Number for original
material.
About the UMID ownership information
COUNTRY (country code)
Set the country code by entering an abbreviated
alphanumeric string (4-byte alphanumeric string)
according to the values defined in ISO 3166-1.
There are about 240 country codes.
• Recording with UTC time. UTC (coordinated universal
time) is used when recording the UMID. Use of a
universal time system enables uniform management of
source material recorded all over the world.
• Calculation of date differences. Source material is
recorded using modified Julian dates (MJD), which
enables easy calculation of date differences between
different source material items.
Find your own country code on the following web page.
Refer to ISO 3166-1:
http://www.din.de/gremien/nas/nabd/iso3166ma/
codlstp1/en_listp1.html
Setting UMID ownership information
Proceed as follows.
When the country code is less than 4 bytes, the active part
of the code occupies the first part of the 4 bytes and the
remainder must be filled with the space character (20h).
1
Select METADATA >STORE OWNER in the setup
Example: Japan
For Japan, the country code is JP, which is 2 bytes, or JPN,
which is 3 bytes.
Thus, enter the following:
The STORED OWNERSHIP (UMID ownership
information setting) screen appears.
JP_ _
or
STORED OWNERSHIP
JPN _
COUNTRY
ORGANIZATION
USER
_
_
_
where _ represents a space.
ORGANIZATION (organization code)
Enter a 4-byte alphanumeric string for the organization
code.
SHIFT: ( )( )( )( )KEY
INC/DEC: JOG DIAL
TO MENU: MENU KEY
Notes
• There are no problems in recording or playing back
audio-video signals, even if the ORGANIZATION is not
set.
• Organization codes must be acquired by applying to the
SMPTE registration office. When no organization code
has been acquired, it is forbidden to enter an arbitrary
string. As a rule, the code “00” must be entered.
Freelance operators who do not belong to an origination
should enter “~”.
COUNTRY: Sets the country code.
ORGANIZATION: Sets the organization code.
USER: Sets the user code
See the next item “About the UMID ownership
information” for more information about these codes.
2
3
Set the ownership information using the arrow buttons
and jog dial.
USER (user code)
Arrow buttons: Select the item to set and the
character input location (it blinks).
Jog dial: Selects characters to input at the selected
location.
Enter a 4-byte alphanumeric string to identify the user.
The user code is registered with each organization locally.
It is usually not centrally registered.
When the user code is less than 4 bytes, enter the user code
at the beginning of the 4 bytes and fill the remainder of the
string with the space character (20h).
RESET button: Deletes all input data.
To cancel the ownership information setting
Press the MENU button.
This user code is determined by the organization. The
methods used depend on the organization.
Press the SET button.
Note
The message “NOW SAVING...” appears, and the
ownership information set in step 2 is saved.
User code cannot be entered when no organization code
has been entered.
information about system menu operations.
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MPEG-4 Visual Patent
Portfolio License
MPEG-2 Video Patent
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marks as part of Non-RealTime
metadata, and uses them to display
thumbnails.
units of seconds using the number of
frames as a reference.
Glossary
Proxy AV data
HD tri-level sync
Low-resolution data with a video
bandwidth of 1.5 Mbps and an audio
bandwidth of 64 kbps per channel.
This unit records proxy AV data
automatically whenever high-
resolution MPEG HD or DVCAM
data is recorded.
AES/EBU
An HDTV analog reference signal
that applies to 59.94/50Hz systems.
A sync signal defined in SMPTE
274M with positive, negative, and
zero values.
A standard established jointly by the
AES (Audio Engineering Society)
and EBU (European Broadcasting
Union) for serial transmission of
digital audio. Two channels of audio
can be transmitted via a single
connector.
HDSDI signal
Abbreviation of HD Serial Digital
Interface.
A signal in the HDTV serial interface
defined by SMPTE 292M.
Reference video signal
A video signal that contains a sync
signal or sync and burst signals, used
as a reference for synchronization of
video equipment.
Clip
A recording unit. Clips are created
every time recording starts and stops.
i.LINK
Clip list
Another name for the IEEE1394-
1995 standards and their revisions.
XDCAM uses the i.LINK interface to
transfer DV streams by the AV/C
protocol, and to read and write
MPEG HD and DVCAM data files
by FAM (file access mode).
SDSDI signal
A list of locations in the material
recorded on the disc, arranged in any
order. Clip lists can be created with
the scene selection function of this
unit, and with the supplied PDZ-1
Proxy Browsing Software.
SD Serial Digital Interface. An
interface standardized as SMPTE
259M which enables the
transmission of an uncompressed
digital component stream.
S/N
Composite video signal
A video signal in which luminance
and chrominance are combined along
with timing reference “sync”
information to make composite
video.
Metadata
Signal-to-Noise ratio. The relation of
the strength of the desired signal to
the accompanying electronic
interference, the noise. If S/N is high,
sounds are reproduced with less noise
and pictures are reproduced clearly
without snow.
Information about the properties of
video and audio content. XDCAM
records metadata such as UMIDs and
essence marks, and the supplied
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software can
be used to record information such as
titles and comments.
Drop-frame mode
SMPTE time code runs at 30 frames/
second, while the NTSC color
Sub clip
MXF
One of the sections which make up a
clip list. A sub clip may be part of a
clip or an entire clip.
television system runs at about 29.97
frames/second. Drop-frame mode
adjusts the running of time code to
eliminate the discrepancy between
time code value and actual time by
dropping two frames from the time
code value at the beginning of each
minute except every tenth minute.
Material eXchange Format. A file
exchange format developed by the
Pro-MPEG Forum. Equipment from
different manufacturers can
exchange files in this format.
Thumbnail image
A reduced still picture of video for
display on a GUI screen. XDCAM
creates thumbnail images from proxy
video, and displays them as index
pictures on GUI screens.
Non-audio
General term for audio signals other
than linear PCM, such as Dolby E
and Dolby Digital (AC-3).
XDCAM can record non-audio as an
input signal.
1) Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
1)
1)
E-E mode
Time code
Electric-to-Electric mode. When you
operate a VDR in E-E mode, input
video and/or audio signals pass
through electric circuits only and
then come out from the output
connectors, without passing through
electromagnetic conversion circuits
such as recording heads.
A digitally encoded signal which is
recorded with video data to identify
each frame of the video by hour,
minute, second and frame number.
SMPTE time code is applied to
NTSC system, and EBU time code to
PAL and SECAM systems.
Non-drop-frame mode
A mode of advancing time code
which ignores the difference in frame
values between real time and the time
code. Using this mode produces a
difference of approximately 86
seconds per day between real time
and time code, which causes
UMID
Essence mark
A type of metadata that may be set for
a specified frame.
For more efficient searches,
XDCAM equipment records essence
Unique Material Identifier. A
standard (SMPTE 330M) for video
and audio metadata. The Basic
section of a UMID contains a
problems when editing programs in
Glossary
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globally unique number and a
material number for the identification
of recorded material. An optional
section called the “Source Pack”
contains information such as the time
and location of recording. A UMID
with the Basic section only is called a
Basic UMID. A UMID with the
Source Pack is called an Extended
UMID.
User bits
A total of 32 bits are provided in the
time code which the user can 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
enable the aspect ratio to be detected.
The ID signal is inserted into line 20,
VBI 283.
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Glossary
connections using the i.S400
connections using the REMOTE
Index
COMPOSITE OUTPUT connectors
connecting an external monitor
A
AUDIOINPUT1/3and2/4connectors
AUDIO OUTPUT 1/3 and 2/4
Essence marks
F
Audio recording
D
DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU)
DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU)
Disc capacity
B
C
deleting the most recent recorded
displaying the status of the current
G
including a clip selected in the
loading a clip list from a disc into
modifying the in and out points of
H
ejecting with the unit powered off
I
E
Editing control unit
Index
133
searching with the chapter
function 57
searching with the expand
function 55
J
S
Search
K
L
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION
93
M
Q
R
returning the factory default
settings 107
N
toadjusttheaudiorecordinglevels
49
to specify the frame to use as the
thumbnail image 49
using the Clip Continuous Rec
function 50
using the HDSDI remote control
function 50
when recording does not end
normally 45
Shot marks
O
Status information (supplementary)
42
P
T
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Index
Thumbnail image
displaying a list of thumbnail
images 53
recording after setting an initial
value 47
recording external timecode
directly 49
recording sequentially upon the
48
recording with the internal
timecode generator
synchronized to external
timecode 48
U
User bit values
V
W
Y
Y/PB/PR 29
Index
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