Sony PDWF800 Dokumentacja

PROFESSIONAL DISC CAMCORDERPDW-F800PDW-700OPERATION MANUAL [English]1st Edition (Revised 4)

Table of Contents10Chapter 9 : MaintenanceTesting the Camcorder before Shooting... 256Preparations for t

Advanced Operations for Shooting100Chapter 4 Shooting3 Select the desired title prefix from the list, and then press the MENU knob.The CLIP TITLE pag

Advanced Operations for Shooting101Chapter 4 ShootingThe title of the selected clip appears in the upper left of the screen. See “Clip thumbnail scre

Advanced Operations for Shooting102Chapter 4 Shooting3 Select NAMING FORM and then press the MENU knob.4 Turn the MENU knob to display “FREE” and the

Advanced Operations for Shooting103Chapter 4 ShootingThere are three ways to load files.• Automatically load a file that has been written to the foll

Advanced Operations for Shooting104Chapter 4 Shootingnames specified in the planning metadata file. An underscore (_) and a three-digit serial number

Advanced Operations for Shooting105Chapter 4 ShootingEssence mark name string example<?xmlspversion="1.0"spencoding="UTF-8"?&g

Advanced Operations for Shooting106Chapter 4 ShootingFor details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 205.2 Select REC VIDEO SOURC

Advanced Operations for Shooting107Chapter 4 ShootingNotes• The CBKZ-UPG01 Software Upgrade Key must be installed to use the Live Logging function.•

Advanced Operations for Shooting108Chapter 4 ShootingThis enables proxy data recording and copying from discs to USB flash drives.Notes• It is not po

Advanced Operations for Shooting109Chapter 4 Shooting• DV stream output from the (i.LINK) S400 connector1 Search for the video of the clip (being p

Foreword11After purchasing this unit, before operating, it is necessary to set the region of use.(Unless this setting is made, the unit will not opera

Advanced Operations for Shooting110Chapter 4 ShootingTo format a USB flash driveProceed as follows to format a USB flash drive with the FAT32 file sy

Overview111Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensYou can perform scene searches, play the searched scenes, and select scenes (edit clip list) in Graphic

Overview112Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensThe other thumbnail screens are:• Expand thumbnail screen• Chapter thumbnail screen• Essence mark thumb

Overview113Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensAbout the display of clip and clip list namesYou can specify that titles should appear instead of names

Overview114Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screensg DurationDisplays the duration (recording time) of the selected clip. When multiple clips are selected

Overview115Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensNotes• “New File” appears when no clip list has been loaded into the unit’s memory, and when a clip lis

Overview116Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screensd Chapter number/total chaptersDisplays the total number of chapters and the number of the selected cha

Overview117Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screensa) Clip thumbnail screenb) Thumbnail Menu of the clip thumbnail screenShortcut operationsShortcut butto

Overview118Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensDisc MenuThe Disc Menu allows you to do the following. (Underlined values in the Operation/Setting colu

Overview119Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensTo display the Disc MenuTo display the Disc Menu, press the SUB CLIP/DISC MENU button with the SHIFT bu

Features12Chapter 1 OverviewNew 2/3-inch full-HD “PowerHAD FX” CCDs• IT (Interline Transfer) 2/3-inch progressive image sensors with 2.2 million pixe

Overview120Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensTo select itemsDo one of the following to select thumbnails, menu items, timecode digits, and other ite

Thumbnail Operations121Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensYou can use thumbnail screens to display clip information and to find, protect, and delete

Thumbnail Operations122Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensSee “Selecting thumbnails” (page 121) for more information.Using the expand function to fin

Thumbnail Operations123Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens4 Select OK to delete the mark, or Cancel to cancel the deletion, and then press the SET/S.

Thumbnail Operations124Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensIn the clip playback screen, the PREV and NEXT buttons jump to the previous or next recordi

Thumbnail Operations125Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens6 Press the SET/S.SEL button or the MENU knob.A filter thumbnail screen appears, showing on

Thumbnail Operations126Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensYou can select the information to be displayed at the bottom of the thumbnails in thumbnail

Thumbnail Operations127Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens3 Select Set Index Picture.A message appears asking you to confirm that you want to set the

Thumbnail Operations128Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens2 Press the SET/S.SEL button or the MENU knob.An input screen appears for the selected item

Thumbnail Operations129Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screensis set to Korean, Simplified Chinese, or Traditional Chinese.The keyboard icon on the softw

Features13Chapter 1 Overview3) The PDW-HD1500 supports recording of up to eight channels in MPEG HD422 format.Format compatibility with earlier model

Thumbnail Operations130Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensYou can set three types of clip flags (OK/NG/KP (KEEP)) during recording or playback. Setti

Thumbnail Operations131Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensA message appears asking you to confirm the unlocking.4 Select OK, and then press the SET/S

Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)132Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensScene selection is a function which allows you to select material (clips) fr

Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)133Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensClip list playbackClips and clip lists are saved together on a disc.To play

Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)134Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensAdding sub clips from the clip thumbnail screenThe following procedure expla

Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)135Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screenswhere the currently selected sub clips will be inserted.To display the total

Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)136Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens5 When you find the point that you want to make the end point, select “OUT”

Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)137Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens3 Press the left- or right-arrow button to select the digit that you want to

Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)138Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensTo load clip listsThe following procedure loads a clip list stored on the di

Disc Operations139Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens4 Select one of the following sort methods, and then press the SET/S.SEL button or the MENU knob

Features14Chapter 1 Overview[F800]Slow & quick motion function 1)This function allows the shooting frame rate to be different from the playback f

Disc Operations140Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensTo edit disc informationYou can edit the user disc ID, title 11), and title 2 by using a softwar

Disc Operations141Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensTo check planning metadata propertiesYou can check the properties of the planning metadata that

Disc Operations142Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensThe , button is enabled when the planning metadata contains user-defined essence marks (see page

Disc Operations143Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens2 Start the browser on the computer, and enter “http://IP_address_of_this_unit/” in the address

Disc Operations144Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensSee “Checking clip properties” (page 127) for more information about the various properties.To d

Disc Operations145Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens“OK” appears in the “Status” field when the transfer is complete.NoteTo load planning metadata,

Transferring clips (Direct FTP function)146Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensYou can transfer clips (MXF files) between this unit and external devic

Transferring clips (Direct FTP function)147Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensCheck the following points.• This unit and the target transfer device (

Transferring clips (Direct FTP function)148Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens6 Select the remote host (the target device to which you want to transf

Transferring clips (Direct FTP function)149Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screensa) If an XDCAM device is selected as the Device Type, then the User Nam

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls15Chapter 1 Overviewa LIGHT switchDetermines how a video light connected to the LIGHT connector (see pag

Transferring clips (Direct FTP function)150Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensWhen the connection is complete (the indicators of all items have turne

Transferring clips (Direct FTP function)151Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensThe duration of the transfer range appears in the lower right of the sc

Transferring clips (Direct FTP function)152Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensSettings on this unitSettings on the PDW-HD15003 Power both units off a

Shortcut List153Chapter 5 Operations in GUI ScreensYou can access many functions from the keyboard, without displaying a menu (shortcut operations).S

Menu Organization154Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed SettingsThe following chart shows the organization of menus in this camcorder.[A] USER menu[

Menu Organization155Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings[C] PAINT menua) PDW-700 onlyb) PDW-F800 only[D] MAINTENANCE menua) PDW-700 onlyb) P

Menu Organization156Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed SettingsUSER MENU CUSTOMIZE menuThis menu allows you to add pages to or delete pages from th

Menu List157Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed SettingsTips• No. indicates the PDW-F800 and PDW-700 page number. “—” indicates that the page does n

Menu List158Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings02/02 OUTPUT 2 LIVE & PLAY OFF/ON For details, see “To display camera video in the viewf

Menu List159Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings03/03 SUPER IMPOSESUPER(VFDISP) OFF/ON When the SDI OUT 2 SUPER item or the TEST OUT SUPER i

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls16Chapter 1 Overviewa Shoulder strap fittingAttach the supplied shoulder strap (see page 53).b Accessory

Menu List160Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings05/05 REC FUNCTION[F800]SLOW & QUICKOFF/ON For details, see “Shooting with Slow & Qu

Menu List161Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings06/06 ASSIGNABLE SWASSIGN SW <1> For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN switc

Menu List162Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings11/11 ‘!’ LED GAIN <!> OFF/ON For details, see “Indicators” on page 32.SHUTTER <!&g

Menu List163Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings13/12 MARKER 1 MARKER OFF/ON For details, see “Setting the marker display” on page 215.CENTE

Menu List164Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings17/15 VF SETTING ZEBRA OFF/ON For details, see “Setting the viewfinder” on page 216.ZEBRA SE

Menu List165Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings22/20 WHITE SETTINGWHITE SWITCH <B> MEM/ATW Specifies the operating mode when the WHIT

Menu List166Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings24/22 SHT ENABLE SHUTTER ECS OFF/ON The items which can be set differ depending on the setti

Menu List167Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings26/24 FORMAT SYSTEM LINE 1080/720 The selectable SYSTEM FREQUENCY settings differ depending

Menu List168Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings27/25 SOURCE SEL FRONT MIC SELECT (When stereo microphone is connected)MONO/STREO Input mode

Menu List169Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings29/27 CLIP TITLE TITLE DSABL/ENABL For details, see “Assigning user-defined clip titles auto

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls17Chapter 1 Overviewo Tripod mountWhen using the unit on a tripod, attach the tripod adaptor (optional).

Menu List170Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings31/29 SELECT FUNCTION(Does not appear when the FORMAT page item SYSTEM LINE is set to 1080 a

Menu List171Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings33/30 MEMORY RECMEMORY REC DSABL/ENABL For details, see “Recording proxy data” on page 107.C

Menu List172Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings03/03 BLACK/FLAREMASTER BLACK (–99 to 99) Adjusts the master black level.R BLACK (–99 to 99)

Menu List173Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings04/04 GAMMA GAMMA OFF/ON Turns the gamma correction function on or off.STEP GAMMA 0.35 to 0.

Menu List174Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings05/05 BLACK GAMMABLACK GAMMA OFF/ON Turns the black gamma correction on or off.BLACK GAM RAN

Menu List175Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings08/07 DETAIL 1 DETAIL OFF/ON Sets the detail correction function on or off.APERTURE OFF/ON T

Menu List176Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings10/09 SD DETAIL SD DETAIL OFF/ON Turns the SD detail correction on or off.SD DETAIL LEVEL (–

Menu List177Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings11/10 SKIN DETAIL SKIN DETAIL ALL OFF/ON Turns on or off all of channels 1, 2 and 3 for the

Menu List178Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings12/11 MTX LINEAR MATRIX OFF/ON Turns the linear matrix correction and user-set matrix correc

Menu List179Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings14/13V MODULATIONV MOD OFF/ON Turns the V modulation function on or off.MASTER VMOD (–99 to

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls18Chapter 1 Overviewa) A type of special effect filter. A cross of light appears in the highlight sectio

Menu List180Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed SettingsMAINTENANCE menuNo. Page Item Settings Description01/01 WHITE SHADINGWHT SHAD CH SELR/G/B/TE

Menu List181Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings04/04 BATTERY 1 Info BEFORE END 5%/10%/15%...95%/100%Used when a BP-GL65/GL95 Battery Pack i

Menu List182Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings05/05 BATTERY 2 TYPE DETECTION AUTO/OTHER AUTO: Automatically detects the type of the batter

Menu List183Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings06/06 AUDIO-1 FRONT MIC SELECTMONO/STREO Input mode selection for front microphone.AUDIO CH3

Menu List184Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings08/08 AUDIO-3 AU SG (1KHz) ON/OFF/AUTO Sets whether to output a 1 kHz test tone during the C

Menu List185Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings08/08 AUDIO-3 AUDIO CH4 LEVEL e)FIX/FRONT Selects the audio level recorded on channel 4.FIX:

Menu List186Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings09/09 WRR SETTINGWRR VALID CH SEL f)ALL/CH1 Selects whether to enable channels 1 and 2 of th

Menu List187Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings10/10 TIMECODE TC OUT AUTO/GENE Selects the timecode signal output.AUTO: Outputs the timecod

Menu List188Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings11/11 ESSENCE MARKRET SHOT MARK 1OFF/ON For details, see “Recording essence marks” on page 8

Menu List189Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings12/12 CAM CONFIG 1REC TALLY BLINKOFF/ON Turns the tally illumination control on or off when

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls19Chapter 1 OverviewRight side (near the front)a ASSIGN (assignable) 1/2 switchesYou can assign the desi

Menu List190Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings13/13 CAM CONFIG 2TEST SAW SELECTSAW/REC Selects the test signal.COLOR BAR SELECTARIB/100%/7

Menu List191Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings14/14 CAM CONFIG 3ALAC OFF/AUTO Specifies whether to activate the aberration correction func

Menu List192Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings–/16[700]WHITE FILTERND FILTER CTEMPOFF/ON Turns on and off the function which assigns elect

Menu List193Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings17/18 AUTO IRIS 2 IRIS WINDOW 1/2/3/4/5/6/VAR Selects the auto iris detection window.VAR: v

Menu List194Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings20/21 AUTO SHADINGAUTO BLK SHADINGEXEC Executes the auto black shading correction function.R

Menu List195Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings22/23 NETWORK 1 NETWORK SETUP EXEC Displays the NETWORK SETTING page, so that you can make n

Menu List196Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings23/24 NETWORK 2 NET CFG RESET EXEC Reset network settings to the factory defaults.MAC Displa

Menu List197Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings25/26 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi SETUP EXEC Displays the Wi-Fi SETTING page so that you can make wireless L

Menu List198Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settingsa) The setting of this item is overridden by the setting of Other BEFORE END when TYPE DETEC

Menu List199Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settingsb) The setting of this item is overridden by the setting of Other END when TYPE DETECTION in

2 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. R

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls20Chapter 1 Overviewa) By connecting stereo headphones to the EARPHONE jack on the rear of the unit, you

Menu List200Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings03/03 ALL FILE ALL FILE LOAD – Load ALL file.ALL FILE SAVE – Save ALL file.F.ID Blank/up to

Menu List201Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings06/—[F800]USER GAMMAGAMMA LOAD EXEC Loads user-created gamma table data (a user gamma file)

Menu List202Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settingsa) “EX” is displayed when the extender is on, and “08” is displayed when the shrinker is on.

Menu List203Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed SettingsDIAGNOSIS menuNo. Page Item Description01/01 HOURS METEROPERATION Displays the total time th

Menu List204Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings06/06 DEV STATUS I/O: MS, FP, CN, DCP, VFDisplays the status of each internal device of this

Menu Operations205Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed SettingsTo use the MENU ON/OFF switch, open the cover of the menu operating section. When the

Menu Operations206Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed SettingsTo scroll pagesTo select a menu or setting itemTo change a setting valueTo confirm the

Menu Operations207Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed SettingsExample: When using the OPERATION menuNoteIf the TOP menu has not been displayed since

Menu Operations208Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed SettingsTo display the TOP menu when another menu is displayedMove b to “TOP” displayed at the

Menu Operations209Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings7 To continue setting other items on the same page, repeat steps from 4 to 6. 8 To end

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls21Chapter 1 Overviewk MENU ON/OFF switchTo use this switch, open the cover.This switch is used to displa

Menu Operations210Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings3 If the CONTENTS page is displayed, press the MENU knob. Then select one of EDIT USER

Menu Operations211Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings3 Select DELETE, and press the MENU knob.The previously displayed page appears again,

Menu Operations212Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed SettingsTo delete a page by using the CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “To ad

Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor213Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed SettingsYou can return all settings in

Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor214Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settingsa) The viewfinder display can

Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor215Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed SettingsY: Message is displayed. N: Me

Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor216Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings• TEST OUT SELECT on the OUTPU

Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor217Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings• Both SDI OUT 2 SUPER on the

Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor218Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed SettingsNoteWhen the menu is displayed

Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor219Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed SettingsABNORMAL <!> screenThis

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls22Chapter 1 OverviewFor details, see “Status Display on the LCD monitor and monochrome LCD” on page 23.c

Adjustments and Settings from Menus220Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed SettingsYou can set the gain values for the L, M, and H positions of the G

Adjustments and Settings from Menus221Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings3 Turn the MENU knob to change the setting, and press the MENU kno

Adjustments and Settings from Menus222Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settingsa) Even when the MARKER item is set to OFF on the MARKER page of t

Adjustments and Settings from Menus223Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed SettingsASSIGN 1/3/4 switches allow you to display or not to display all m

Adjustments and Settings from Menus224Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed SettingsYou can limit the function of some output connectors to save power

Adjustments and Settings from Menus225Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed SettingsThe screen changes to the Wi-Fi SETTING page.3 Specify the connect

Adjustments and Settings from Menus226Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed SettingsSee steps 3 and 4 in “Setting the shot ID” (page 217) for informat

Adjustments and Settings from Menus227Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings5 Select the desired connection destination from the detected acce

Adjustments and Settings from Menus228Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings3 Set the WHITE BAL switch to the channel (A or B) that you want t

Adjustments and Settings from Menus229Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings1 Display the UMID SET page of the OPERATION menu, and press the M

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls23Chapter 1 OverviewHold down the SHIFT button and press this button to step back through the division p

Handling the “Memory Stick”230Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting DataThe “Memory Stick” can be inserted to or removed from the camcorder with

Saving and Recalling User Files231Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting Data(How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn the MENU knob to move

Saving and Recalling User Files232Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting Data2 Select USER FILE SAVE, and press the MENU knob.The USER SAVE page a

Saving and Recalling User Files233Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting DataFor details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 2

Saving and Loading Scene Files234Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting DataWhen the load is completed, the message “COMPLETE” appears and the acc

Saving and Loading Scene Files235Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting Data2 Select SCENE STORE, and press the MENU knob.The SCENE STORE page app

Saving and Loading Scene Files236Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting DataTo select the file information items to be displayedYou can select the

Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a “Memory Stick”237Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting Data5 To carry out the load (recall),

Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a “Memory Stick”238Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting Data• When any of the following menu

Overview239Chapter 8 File OperationsA remote computer can be connected to this unit and used to operate on recorded data which has been saved in data

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls24Chapter 1 Overviewa ResolutionIndicates the resolution of HD output video.b Video formatIndicates the

Overview240Chapter 8 File OperationsThis section explains which operations are possible on files stored in each directory.When required, the followin

Overview241Chapter 8 File Operationsa) Only when NAMING FORM on the FILE NAMING page of the OPERATION menu is set to FREE.b) Only files which can be

Overview242Chapter 8 File OperationsComponent directorya) The “P*” part can be handled like a file with a user-defined name.b) Only files which are 2

Overview243Chapter 8 File OperationsSub directorya) The “C*” part can be changed to a user-defined name.b) When the “C*” part of a C*.MXF file name i

Overview244Chapter 8 File Operations• To create a new directory in the General directory, first create a directory on the desktop and rename it using

File Operations in File Access Mode (for Windows)245Chapter 8 File OperationsFile access mode operating environmentOperating system requirements for

File Operations in File Access Mode (for Windows)246Chapter 8 File OperationsSetting of LIVE LOGGING on the REC FUNCTION page of the OPERATION menu:

File Operations in File Access Mode (for Macintosh)247Chapter 8 File OperationsIn Windows Vista, the message “This device can be safely removed from

File Operations in File Access Mode (for Macintosh)248Chapter 8 File OperationsConnections between this unit and a computer by the Live Logging funct

FTP File Operations249Chapter 8 File OperationsFile operations between this unit and a remote computer can be carried out by the File Transfer Protoc

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls25Chapter 1 OverviewHOLD: Appears when the internal timecode generator is stopped.g Time counter display

FTP File Operations250Chapter 8 File OperationsMENU ON/OFF switch: OFFUnsaved current clip list: Save or clearNoteLogin is not possible unless the un

FTP File Operations251Chapter 8 File OperationsPASVThis command requests this unit to “Listen” on a data port (which is not its default data port). I

FTP File Operations252Chapter 8 File OperationsSTORBegins transfer of a copy of a file in the specified path on the remote computer to the current di

FTP File Operations253Chapter 8 File Operations• Input example: HELP RETRNOOPDoes nothing except return a response. (Used to check whether this unit

FTP File Operations254Chapter 8 File Operationsspecify a segment in the body of the MXF file (composed of video and audio data), for transfer of the

Recording Continuous Timecode with FAM and FTP Connections255Chapter 8 File OperationsWhen you are connected to the unit by FAM or FTP, you can creat

Testing the Camcorder before Shooting256Chapter 9 MaintenanceCheck the functions of the camcorder before setting out for a shooting session, preferab

Testing the Camcorder before Shooting257Chapter 9 Maintenance3 Check each of the following operations.• The menu is displayed on the viewfinder scree

Testing the Camcorder before Shooting258Chapter 9 Maintenance6 If an extender mechanism is incorporated in your lens, put the extender lever of the l

Testing the Camcorder before Shooting259Chapter 9 Maintenance(4) Testing the earphone and speaker1 Turn the MONITOR volume control and check that the

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls26Chapter 1 Overviewi Remaining disc capacity indicatorj Remaining battery capacity indicatora) You can

Maintenance260Chapter 9 Maintenance6 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN, and check that the timecode indication starts changing again and contin

Maintenance261Chapter 9 MaintenanceFog-proof filterDepending on the temperature and humidity, the protecting filter may mist because of vapor or your

Operation Warnings262Chapter 9 MaintenanceIf a problem occurs when the camcorder is powered or is being operated, a warning is issued by various visi

Operation Warnings263Chapter 9 MaintenanceWarning messagesError**-**a)Warning indicationState WARNING indicatorWarning sound REC/TALLY BATT—— —Probl

Operation Warnings264Chapter 9 MaintenanceDisc Error!Warning indicationState WARNING indicatorWarning sound REC/TALLY BATT——b)b)b)—Problem VDR operat

Operation Warnings265Chapter 9 Maintenancea) Asterisks (*) are replaced by digits in the display.b) During recordingc) During playback, fast forward,

Operation Warnings266Chapter 9 Maintenancea) Contact a Sony service representative to replace the battery.VDR operation messages are displayed in the

Operation Warnings267Chapter 9 MaintenanceHD422 1080HD422 720HD420 1080HD420 720IMX50 ClipIMX40 ClipIMX30 ClipDVCAM Clip8CHx16 Clip4CHx24 Clip2CHx16

Operation Warnings268Chapter 9 MaintenanceAlarm messages during thumbnail search, scene selection, and clip list operationsAn alarm message may appea

Operation Warnings269Chapter 9 MaintenanceClip List does not Exist.An attempt is made to execute a Delete Clip List operation (see page 138) when the

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls27Chapter 1 OverviewGUI screen operations section and audio control sectiona THUMBNAIL indicator This li

Important Notes on Operation270AppendixUse and storageDo not subject the unit to severe shocksThe internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped

Important Notes on Operation271AppendixFitting the zoom lensIt is important to fit the lens correctly, as otherwise damage may result. Be sure to refe

Specifications272AppendixPower voltage11 V to 17 V DCPower consumptionApprox. 40 WMain unit only, recording, power from battery pack, VDR SAVE/STBY sw

Specifications273Appendix59 dB (With noise suppression on. Off value is 54 dB.)Modulation (at screen center)45% or moreRegistration0.02% or less for e

Specifications274Appendix11 to 17 V DC, maximum rated current 0.5 ALENS: 12-pinREMOTE: 8-pinLIGHT: 2-pin (i.LINK) S400: 6-pin, complies with IEEE 1394

Specifications275AppendixVCT-14 Tripod AdaptorMaintenance ManualDesign and specifications are subject to change without notice.Notes• Always make a te

Chart of Optional Components and Accessories276AppendixChart of Optional Components and Accessoriesa) The carrying case is large enough to hold the ca

Using PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software277AppendixWhen a computer with the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software Version 2.7 installed is connected to this unit,

List of Supported USB Keyboards278AppendixWhen the area of use is set to NTSC AREA/PAL AREA and the font setting is European Alphabet 1)On this unit,

List of Supported USB Keyboards279AppendixGerman [Germany]Italian [Italy]Polish (Programmers) [Poland]Russian [Russia]Spanish [Spain]

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls28Chapter 1 Overviewk AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 (audio channel 1/2 adjustment method selection) switchesSel

List of Supported USB Keyboards280AppendixWhen the area of use is set to NTSC AREA/PAL AREA and the font setting is KoreanThe keyboard is fixed as the

Recommended USB Flash Drives (As of June 2009) / Trademarks and Licenses281AppendixThe following Sony USB flash drives are recommended for use with th

Trademarks and Licenses282AppendixMANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBI

Trademarks and Licenses283Appendix * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions * are met: * * 1. Redistributions of source co

Trademarks and Licenses284Appendix/* Copyright (C) 1995-1998 Eric Young ([email protected]) * All rights reserved. * * This package is an SSL implemen

Trademarks and Licenses285Appendix * The licence and distribution terms for any publically available version or * derivative of this code cannot be ch

About a “Memory Stick”286AppendixWhat is “Memory Stick”?“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC (Integrated Circuit) recording medi

About a “Memory Stick”287Appendix• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick”.• Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get wet.• Do not use or store

Index288IndexSymbols! (warning) indicator 33+48V/OFF switches 30Numerics10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 305600K function 222AAC power 39ACCESS indi

Index289Indexchanging 64setting manually 227Condensation 270CONTRAST control 31Cooling fan control mode 35Cover 21Current clip list

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls29Chapter 1 OverviewUse the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu to adjust the genlock H-phase (phase o

Index290IndexGGAIN selector 20Gain value 36setting 220GENLOCK IN connector 28Green tally indicator 32GUI screenoperations 120switchi

Index291IndexOutput signal, selecting 220OUTPUT/DCC switch 20Ownership information 229PPAINT menu 156, 171PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software

Index292Indextrimming 135SUB CLIP indicator 27SUB CLIP/DISC MENU button 27System frequency 24setting 58System frequency and frame rate

Index293IndexXXLR connection automatic detection function 49ZZEBRA switch 32Zoom position 34

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PDW-F800PDW-700(SYM)3-297-520-05 (1)Sony Corporation© 2008

3For the customers in the U.S.A.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 o

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls30Chapter 1 OverviewBefore using this connector, you must set ETHERNET/USB on the POWER SAVE page of the

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls31Chapter 1 Overviewl AUDIO OUT connector (XLR type, 5-pin, male)Outputs the audio signals recorded on a

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls32Chapter 1 OverviewOFF: The tally indicator is disabled.LOW: The tally indicator brightness is set to l

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls33Chapter 1 Overviewd Viewfinder screene VTR SAVE indicatorThis indicator lights when the VDR SAVE/STBY

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls34Chapter 1 Overviewc ExtenderDisplays the extender settings of this unit and the lens.EX: The lens exte

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls35Chapter 1 OverviewCONT (lit): Continuous recording to extend the previous clip is possible.CONT (flash

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls36Chapter 1 Overviewc External input status and aberration correction functionEXT HDSDI/SDSDI/VBS: When

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls37Chapter 1 Overviewl Remaining disc capacityIndicates the remaining recording time (in minutes) of the

Preparing a Power Supply38Chapter 2 PreparationsFor safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below.• BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Lit

Attaching the Viewfinder39Chapter 2 PreparationsTo detach the battery packHolding the release button in, pull the battery pack up.Notes• During recor

4Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.For the customers in Tai

Attaching the Viewfinder40Chapter 2 Preparations2 Couple the viewfinder connector to the VF connector.Detaching the viewfinderYou can carry out this

Attaching the Viewfinder41Chapter 2 Preparations3 Attach the handle front cover with the bottom edge up.4 Attach the viewfinder slide assembly, rever

Attaching the Viewfinder42Chapter 2 PreparationsRemoving the eyepiece gives a clearer view of the screen from further away. It is also easy to remove

Setting the Area of Use43Chapter 2 PreparationsWhen using the unit for the first timeThe area of use is not factory preset. Before using this unit, y

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock44Chapter 2 Preparations3 Turn the MENU knob to display the desired area of use.a) The composite signal ou

Mounting the Lens45Chapter 2 Preparations4 Turn the MENU knob to display the desired value, and press the MENU knob.z changes to b and ? changes to z

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length46Chapter 2 Preparationssecuring rubber be put on the lens locking lever as illustrated above.4 Connect the lens cab

Preparing the Audio Input System47Chapter 2 Preparations8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the chart stays in focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto

Preparing the Audio Input System48Chapter 2 PreparationsOn how to perform this operation, refer to the operation manual for the microphone.3 Plug the

Preparing the Audio Input System49Chapter 2 Preparations2 Connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector. 3 Set the switches as fo

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Preparing the Audio Input System50Chapter 2 Preparations3 Set the AUDIO IN switch for the channel to which you want to input audio signal to WIRELESS

Preparing the Audio Input System51Chapter 2 PreparationsIf the XLR connection automatic detection function is on, the input signal for audio recordin

Tripod Mounting52Chapter 2 Preparations1 Attach the VCT-14 tripod adaptor (not supplied) to the tripod.2 Mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor.To

Connecting a Video Light / Using the Shoulder Strap53Chapter 2 PreparationsWith this camcorder, you can use the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalen

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position54Chapter 2 PreparationsTo remove the shoulder strapYou can shift the shoulder pad from its center position (the f

Connecting the Remote Control Unit55Chapter 2 PreparationsNoteBefore connecting/disconnecting a remote control unit to/from the camcorder, be sure to

Connecting the Remote Control Unit56Chapter 2 PreparationsWhen the monitor is connected to the MONITOR OUT connector of the remote control unitThe MO

Connecting the Remote Control Unit57Chapter 2 Preparationsindependent data region will be renewed when you change the settings on the remote control

Setting the Recording Format58Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for ShootingThe recording formats supported by this camcorder are as follows.Videoa)

Setting the Recording Format59Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for ShootingYou can select the frequency shown below depending on the combination of

Table of Contents6Tripod Mounting ... 52Connecting a Video Light

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance60Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for ShootingYou can record clips with different recording forma

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance61Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for Shooting1 Set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to CAM.2 Flick the AUTO

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance62Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for Shootinga)White balance setting values are stored in memory

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance63Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for ShootingThe white balance adjustment ends in about one seco

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance64Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for Shooting[700]To change the color temperature when the ND fi

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance65Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for ShootingMEM item on the WHITE SETTING page of the OPERATION

Setting the Electronic Shutter66Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for ShootingThe shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter and the

Setting the Electronic Shutter67Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for Shootingpower supply causing flicker. Using an electronic shutter under such l

Setting the Electronic Shutter68Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for ShootingTo change the range of choice of shutter mode and speed settingsYou ca

Setting the Electronic Shutter69Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for ShootingTo register user-defined settingsYou can register up to six shutter an

Table of Contents7Playing back the recorded clip ... 85Deleting the recorded clip ...

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment70Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for ShootingThe reference value for automatic iris adj

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment71Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for ShootingWhen the RM-B150 Remote Control Unit is co

Adjusting the Audio Level72Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for ShootingSetting the AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 switches to AUTO automatically adjusts t

Adjusting the Audio Level73Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for ShootingREAR2/WRR LEVEL: Audio recording level of channel 2NoteWhen you have operat

Adjusting the Audio Level74Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for ShootingTo automatically select the same audio as on channels 1 and 2On the AUDIO-1

Setting the Time Data75Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for ShootingNoteBreakup may occur in the camera video when the unit’s format is set to SYST

Setting the Time Data76Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for Shooting1 Set the DISPLAY switch to U-BIT.2 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET.The f

Setting the Time Data77Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for ShootingExample 2: Interconnecting a number of camcorders or timecode synchronizationa)

Setting the Time Data78Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for ShootingThis operation synchronizes the internal timecode generator with the external t

Handling Discs79Chapter 4 ShootingThe following Professional Discs1) can be used for recording and playback on this unit:• PFD23A (capacity 23.3 GB)•

Table of Contents8Managing clip lists ... 138Disc Operations...

Handling Discs80Chapter 4 ShootingYou can also write protect-individual clips. For details, see “Locking (write-protecting) clips” on page 130.To loa

Handling Discs81Chapter 4 ShootingYou need not return the screw to its original position after taking out the disc. Turning on the power makes the di

Handling Discs82Chapter 4 Shootingpower off, clips are reconstructed on the basis of markers recorded on the disc when the disc is loaded in this uni

Basic Procedure for Shooting83Chapter 4 ShootingThis section describes the basic procedures for shooting and recording.Before a shooting session, ens

Basic Procedure for Shooting84Chapter 4 ShootingShooting1 Flick the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK to adjust the black balance.For details of black balan

Basic Procedure for Shooting85Chapter 4 ShootingNotes• It is not possible to record a clip shorter than 2 seconds. If you stop recording within 2 sec

Basic Procedure for Shooting86Chapter 4 ShootingPlayback in single clip playback modePlayback stops when it reaches the start or end of the clip. The

Basic Procedure for Shooting87Chapter 4 ShootingThe Freeze Mix function allows you to display a freeze image over the current shooting video. For exa

Advanced Operations for Shooting88Chapter 4 ShootingNoteThe focus indicator may show little or no variation when you are shooting a smooth subject or

Advanced Operations for Shooting89Chapter 4 Shooting“ShotMark1” or “ShotMark2” appears in the viewfinder screen for about one second near the timecod

Table of Contents9Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches ... 221Setting power saving functions ...

Advanced Operations for Shooting90Chapter 4 ShootingSetting the Picture Cache mode/Picture Cache timeTo record in Picture Cache mode, you need to tur

Advanced Operations for Shooting91Chapter 4 Shootingselecting Picture Cache mode, changing the Picture Cache time or performing playback or recording

Advanced Operations for Shooting92Chapter 4 ShootingAuto Interval Rec mode settings and shootingTo make settings1 Display the REC FUNCTION page of th

Advanced Operations for Shooting93Chapter 4 Shootingcontinuously. (The light does not turn on and off automatically.)When the setting is completed, t

Advanced Operations for Shooting94Chapter 4 ShootingTo make settings1 Display the REC FUNCTION page of the OPERATION menu.For details on menu operati

Advanced Operations for Shooting95Chapter 4 ShootingTo shoot and record1 After performing the basic procedures for shooting and recording, following

Advanced Operations for Shooting96Chapter 4 ShootingThe frame rate setting ranges are as follows.When you have finished making settings, the system f

Advanced Operations for Shooting97Chapter 4 Shootingcontains a large number of clips. As a result, the video and audio may be interrupted.Normally, a

Advanced Operations for Shooting98Chapter 4 ShootingIn this case, the message “RE-TAKE NOT ALLOWED!” appears. When you want to replace the last clip

Advanced Operations for Shooting99Chapter 4 ShootingClip titles will be generated automatically if you record in this state.The title of the next cli