Sony XDCAM PDW-1500 User Manual

PROFESSIONAL DISC RECORDERPDW-1500OPERATION MANUAL [English]1st Edition (Revised 4)The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the PDW-1500 Pro

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Chapter 7 File Operations1007-4 Recording Continuous Time Code With FAM and FTP Connections

1018-1 Menu System ConfigurationChapter8Menus8-1Menu System ConfigurationThe settings for this unit use the following menus.• Setup menuSee the next i

Chapter 8 Menus1028-2 Basic Setup Menu8-2 Basic Setup Menu8-2-1 Items in the Basic Setup MenuThe basic menu items (excluding the items related to th

Chapter 8 Menus1038-2 Basic Setup Menu009 CHARACTER TYPE Determine the type of characters such as time code output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) conn

Chapter 8 Menus1048-2 Basic Setup Menu029 STORED OWNERSHIP Specify whether to enable changing UMID ownership information settings (COUNTRY, ORGANIZA

Chapter 8 Menus1058-2 Basic Setup Menua) This is supported from firmware version 1.4.b) This is supported from firmware version 1.5.8-2-2 Basic Menu

Chapter 8 Menus1068-2 Basic Setup MenuChanging the currently displayed menu itemTurn the jog dial or shuttle dial.Turning the jog dial clockwise inc

Chapter 8 Menus1078-2 Basic Setup Menu1Press the MENU button.The menu appears in the time data display.2Press the RESET button.The message “Init set

Chapter 8 Menus1088-2 Basic Setup MenuNoteThe following message appears if the line mode of the menu bank that you are about to recall differs from

Chapter 8 Menus1098-3 Extended Menu8-3 Extended Menu8-3-1 Items in the Extended MenuThe following tables show the items in the extended menu.• Item

11 Table of ContentsTable of Contents Before Using the Unit ... 13 Setting the Line Mode...13Chapt

Chapter 8 Menus1108-3 Extended Menua) This is supported from firmware version 1.4.b) This is supported from firmware version 1.4.121FRAME PB MODE a)

Chapter 8 Menus1118-3 Extended MenuMenu items in the 300s, relating to editing operationsItem number Item name Settings301 VAR SPEED RANGE FOR SYNCH

Chapter 8 Menus1128-3 Extended MenuExternal synchronization to reference signal generatorsThe internal reference signal generator is synchronized ei

Chapter 8 Menus1138-3 Extended Menua) Synchronize to the reference signal input to the REF. VIDEO IN connector.b) Synchronize to the signal input to

Chapter 8 Menus1148-3 Extended Menu602 VITC POSITION SEL-2Select a line into which to insert VITC signals for IMX recording signals a) and DVCAM pla

Chapter 8 Menus1158-3 Extended Menu626 TC MODE Select the time code recording mode.i-prs (int preset): Set an initial value, then record the output

Chapter 8 Menus1168-3 Extended MenuMenu items in the 700s, relating to video controlItem number Item name Settings701 SELECTION OF VIDEO/SYNC DELAYA

Chapter 8 Menus1178-3 Extended Menu710 INTERNAL VIDEO SIGNAL GENERATORSelect the test signal to be output from the internal test signal generator. W

Chapter 8 Menus1188-3 Extended Menua) This is supported from firmware version 1.4.726 H BLANKING WIDTH Select the horizontal blanking width of the o

Chapter 8 Menus1198-3 Extended Menu819 AUDIO INPUT SOURCE ARRANGE Enable or disable mixing of the audio signals of channels 1 to 8 into the audio si

12 Table of ContentsChapter 7 File Operations7-1 Overview... 837-1-1 Directory Structure ...

Chapter 8 Menus1208-3 Extended Menu8-3-2 Extended Menu OperationsThe extended menu can be used with the same procedures as in the basic menu.However

Chapter 8 Menus1218-3 Extended Menu3Replace the cover.NoteTighten the screws firmly.To enable extended menu display in the maintenance menuCarry out

Chapter 8 Menus1228-3 Extended MenuGlobally unique ID is automatically recorded in clip units.The Extended UMID is metadata that provides additional

Chapter 8 Menus1238-3 Extended MenuHold down the SHUTTLE button, and turn the jog dial or shuttle dial.3Press the SET button.About UMID ownership in

Chapter 8 Menus1248-4 Maintenance Menu8-4 Maintenance Menu8-4-1 Items in the Maintenance MenuThe following tables show the items in the maintenance

Chapter 8 Menus1258-4 Maintenance MenuFor details of how to make settings, see “To change network settings” (page 127).SUBNET MASK PRESET Set the s

Chapter 8 Menus1268-4 Maintenance MenuFor details about OTHERS items other than the above, refer to the Maintenance Manual.8-4-2 Maintenance Menu Op

Chapter 8 Menus1278-4 Maintenance Menu1Using the F/f buttons, display the desired setting.2Press the SET button.This saves the new setting, and the

Chapter 8 Menus1288-4 Maintenance MenuTurning clockwise increases the value, and turning counterclockwise decreases the value.The F/f buttons can be

Chapter 8 Menus1298-5 System Menu8-5 System Menu8-5-1 Items in the System MenuThe following tables show the items in the system menu.Item names are

13 Before Using the UnitBefore Using the UnitSetting the Line ModeThis unit is shipped with the line mode still unset. Therefore you need to set the l

Chapter 8 Menus1308-5 System Menu8-5-2 System Menu OperationsTo display disc status and clip statusInsert a disc and proceed as follows.1Hold down t

Chapter 8 Menus1318-5 System MenuPress the F button or f button to select “ALL CLIP,” then press the g button.The message “ALL DELETE OK?” appears.T

Chapter 8 Menus1328-5 System Menu

1339-1 Periodic MaintenanceChapter9Maintenance andTroubleshooting9-1Periodic Maintenance9-1-1 Digital Hours MeterThe digital hours meter can provide e

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting1349-2 Error MessagesTo exit from the digital hours meterPress the MENU button.To jump to H01Press the MENU

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting1359-3 Alarms9-3AlarmsAn alarm (warning message) appears in the time data display when an operation is atte

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting1369-3 AlarmsWhen the unit is powered ona) With respect to setting of basic menu item 016When a disc is ins

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting1379-3 Alarmsa) With respect to setting of basic menu item 016During playbacka) With respect to setting of

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting1389-3 AlarmsIMX50 ClipIMX40 ClipIMX30 ClipDVCAM Clip4CHx24 Clip8CHx16 Clipon, limit A recording, E-E displ

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting1399-3 AlarmsTC EXT! on A time code or user bits preset operation was attempted with extended menu item 626

14 Before Using the Unita) Underlined values are the factory defaults.Item No.Item nameSettings a)525 (U)/525 (J) 625Basic menu002 CHARACTER H-POSITIO

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting1409-3 Alarmsa) With respect to setting of basic menu item 016b) This appears from firmware version 1.4.Dur

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting1419-3 AlarmsMAX # Files on, limit, off The number of files on the disc had reached the upper limit (5000),

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting1429-3 Alarmsa) With respect to setting of basic menu item 016During recording and editing operationsREC-PA

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting1439-3 Alarmsa) With respect to setting of basic menu item 016Alarms relating to audio and video signalsa)

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting1449-3 Alarms

145 SpecificationsAppendixesSpecificationsGeneralPower requirements100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 HzPower consumption75 WPeak inrush current(1)Power ON, cur

Appendixes146 SpecificationsRecording/Playback timeMPEG IMX50 Mbps: 45 min.40 Mbps: 55 min.30 Mbps: 68 min.DVCAM 85 min.Search speedJog mode±1 times

Appendixes147 SpecificationsXLR 3-pin, male (×2), +4/0/–3/–6 dBu (selectable with menu), 600 Ω loading, low impedance, balancedAUDIO MONITOR OUTRCA-p

Appendix148 GlossaryGlossaryAES/EBUA standard established jointly by the AES (Audio Engineering Society) and EBU (European Broadcasting Union) for se

Appendix149 GlossaryUMIDUnique Material Identifier. A standard (SMPTE 330M) for video and audio metadata. The Basic section of a UMID contains a globa

151-1 FeaturesChapter1Overview1-1FeaturesThe PDW-1500 Professional Disc Recorder is a half-rack sized recorder optimized for use with nonlinear editin

150 Index IndexIndexAAC IN connector 29ACCESS indicator 20Accessoriesnot supplied 147supplied 147AES/EBU 21, 22ALARM indicator 24Alarms

151 Index IndexLoading/unloading a disc 46LOCAL 20MMaintenance 83, 133periodic 133Maintenance menu 124items 124operations 126MARK1/MARK2

152 Index Indexfield mark 44indicator 24WWrite-protecting discs 46

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Chapter 1 Overview161-1 Featuresunit via an i.LINK 2) (file access mode, called FAM below) connection—in the same way that a computer reads data fil

171-2 Using the CD-ROM Manual / 1-3 MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio LicenseChapter 1 Overview1-2Using the CD-ROM ManualThe supplied CR-ROM includes v

Chapter 1 Overview181-3 MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License

192-1 Front PanelChapter2Names and Functions ofParts2-1 Front PanelRECVARIABLEPRESETPBLMIXRMONITORNETWORKLOCALREMOTEACCESSPHONESTOPF REV F FWDENDPREVN

2 • Read these instructions.• Keep these instructions.• Heed all warnings.• Follow all instructions.• Do not use this apparatus near water.• Clean onl

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts202-1 Front Panela On/standby (^ /1) switch and indicatorWhen the POWER switch on the rear panel is in the ^ p

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts212-1 Front Panelh MENU buttonUse for setup menu and system menu operations. Pressing this button displays the

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts222-1 Front Panel2 Audio settings sectiona MONITOR switchOf the two channels (left and right) selected by the

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts232-1 Front Panel3 Audio level adjustment sectiona VARIABLE (audio level adjustment selector) switchThis selec

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts242-1 Front Panel5 Status display sectiona MONITOR (audio monitor channel selection) displayThis shows the aud

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts252-1 Front PanelFor details, see 9-2 “Error Messages” (page 134) and 9-3 “Alarms” (page 135).1) E-E mode: Abb

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts262-1 Front Panelmode directly by turning the dial (set extended menu item 101 “SELECTION FOR SEARCH DIAL ENAB

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts272-2 Rear Panel2-2 Rear Panela REF. VIDEO IN (reference video signal input) connectors (BNC type)The two conn

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts282-2 Rear PanelACHTUNGAus Sicherheitsgründen nicht mit einem Peripheriegerät-Anschluss verbinden, der zu star

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts292-2 Rear Panela VIDEO IN (analog video input) connectors (BNC type)These input composite video signals.The t

3If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord/Appliance Connector/Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel.This Professional Dis

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts302-2 Rear PanelSee 8-3-2 “Extended Menu Operations” (page 120) for more information about how to make extende

313-1 Connections and SettingsChapter3Preparations3-1 Connections and SettingsNoteProduction of some of the peripherals and related devices described

Chapter 3 Preparations323-1 Connections and Settings3-1-2 Connections for Using PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing SoftwareUsing the supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing

Chapter 3 Preparations333-1 Connections and SettingsUsing the S400 (i.LINK) connector (FAM connection)The following shows an example of a FAM (file

Chapter 3 Preparations343-1 Connections and Settings3-1-3 Connecting to a Nonlinear Editing SystemYou can send video/audio signals (AV/C data) from

Chapter 3 Preparations353-1 Connections and Settings3-1-4 Connections for Cut EditingBy connecting this unit to a VTR (for example, MSW-M2000/M2000P

Chapter 3 Preparations363-1 Connections and SettingsWhen using the editing functions of the recorderREMOTE 1OUT(9P)REMOTE2REF.VIDEOINREF.VIDEOINPUTV

Chapter 3 Preparations373-1 Connections and Settings3-1-5 Connections for Clip Audio Insert EditingBy connecting this unit to a VTR (for example, MS

Chapter 3 Preparations383-1 Connections and SettingsUsing the ANALOG IN connectorsUp to 2 input channels are supported. CH1, CH3, or both can be rec

Chapter 3 Preparations393-1 Connections and SettingsUsing the DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN connectorsUp to 4 input channels are supported.AC IN2211111

4 For the customers in EuropeThe manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.The Authorized Representative

Chapter 3 Preparations403-1 Connections and SettingsUsing the SDI IN connectorUp to 8 input channels are supported.AC IN22111113REF.VIDEO INREF.VIDE

Chapter 3 Preparations413-1 Connections and Settings3-1-6 Editing Control Unit SettingsWhen connecting an editing control unit to use with this unit

423-2 Setup / 3-3 Setting the Date and TimeChapter 3 Preparations3-2SetupThe principal setup operations before operating this unit can be carried ou

Chapter 3 Preparations433-4 Superimposed Text InformationNoteThe time zone is reset to the factory default when you execute the maintenance menu ite

Chapter 3 Preparations443-4 Superimposed Text Informationa Type of time dataNoteIf the time data or user’s bits cannot be read correctly,they will b

Chapter 3 Preparations453-4 Superimposed Text Informationa) Read errors will occur if the playback condition continues to deteriorate.If a read erro

Chapter 3 Preparations463-5 Handling Discs3-5Handling Discs3-5-1 Discs Used for Recording and PlaybackThis disc recorder uses the following disc for

Chapter 3 Preparations473-5 Handling Discs3-5-5 Formatting a DiscAn unused disc requires no formatting operation. The disc is automatically formatte

Chapter 3 Preparations483-5 Handling Discs• This function salvages as much recorded material as possible after an unforeseen accident, but 100% rest

494-1 RecordingChapter4Recording/Playback4-1 RecordingThis section describes video and audio recording on the unit.4-1-1 Preparations for RecordingBut

5Cette étiquette est placée sur le panneau supérieur de l’unité de commande.ATTENTIONL’emploi d’instruments optiques avec ce produit augmentera les ri

Chapter 4 Recording/Playback504-1 RecordingSetting the recording formatBefore recording, it is necessary to set the recording format for each of vid

Chapter 4 Recording/Playback514-1 Recording4-1-2 Recording Time Code and User Bit ValuesThere are the following four ways of recording time code:• I

Chapter 4 Recording/Playback524-1 Recording1Watching the indicators above the time data display, press the COUNTER SELECT button to select TC.2Press

Chapter 4 Recording/Playback534-1 RecordingIn this case, the setting of extended menu item 628 “DF MODE” is ignored. New time code is recorded in th

Chapter 4 Recording/Playback544-1 Recordingextended menu item 626 “TC MODE” to “ext regen” automatically synchronizes the internal time code generat

Chapter 4 Recording/Playback554-1 RecordingNotes• The shortest clip that can be recorded is 2 seconds long. Even if recording start and stop operati

Chapter 4 Recording/Playback564-2 Playback4-2PlaybackThis section describes playback of video and audio.Disc playback start positionAlthough this un

Chapter 4 Recording/Playback574-2 Playback4-2-2 Playback OperationThis section describes the following types of playback:• Normal playbackPlayback a

Chapter 4 Recording/Playback584-2 Playbacksetting), just turning the jog dial with the JOG button off starts playback in jog mode.Playback in shuttl

Chapter 4 Recording/Playback594-2 Playback1With the SUBCLIP button off, press the THUMBNAIL button, turning it on.The thumbnails of clips on the dis

6 Dieser Professional Disc Recorder ist als CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT eingestuft.Eigenschaften der LaserdiodeWellenlänge: 403 bis 410 nmEmissionsdauer. Un

Chapter 4 Recording/Playback604-2 PlaybackTo escape from the essence mark selection screen to the previous screenPress the RESET button.2Use the arr

Chapter 4 Recording/Playback614-2 PlaybackTo switch between duration and time code display in the thumbnail displayPress the COUNTER SELECT button.

Chapter 4 Recording/Playback624-2 Playback4-2-6 Locking and Deleting ClipsIn the thumbnail screen, you can delete selected clips or lock them so tha

Chapter 4 Recording/Playback634-2 Playback3Use the G or g button to select “OK,” and then press the SET button.All clips are locked, and you return

Chapter 4 Recording/Playback644-2 Playback

655-1 OverviewChapter5Scene Selection5-1OverviewWhat is scene selection?Scene selection is a function which allows you to select material (clips) from

Chapter 5 Scene Selection665-1 OverviewFlow of scene selection editingInsert disc containing recorded material into this unitLoad clip lists (see pa

Chapter 5 Scene Selection675-1 OverviewClipsMaterial recorded on a disc with this unit is managed in units called “clips.” A clip contains the mater

Chapter 5 Scene Selection685-2 Creating Clip ListsClip list playbackClips and clip lists are saved together on a disc.Clips are played back accordin

Chapter 5 Scene Selection695-2 Creating Clip Lists2Use the arrow buttons or the jog dial to select the desired clip.You can also select clips with t

7Per ridurre il rischio di incendi o scosse elettriche, non esporre questo apparato alla pioggia o all’umidità.Per evitare scosse elettriche, non apri

Chapter 5 Scene Selection705-2 Creating Clip ListsTo searchUse the jog and shuttle dials.2At the point you want to set as the In point, hold down th

Chapter 5 Scene Selection715-2 Creating Clip ListsLoad the clip list from the disc into the unit memory (see page 75).To return to the full-screen d

Chapter 5 Scene Selection725-2 Creating Clip Lists5-2-3 Trimming Sub Clips1Carry out steps 1 to 4 of 5-2-2 “Reordering Sub Clips” to select a sub cl

Chapter 5 Scene Selection735-2 Creating Clip Lists5-2-4 Deleting Sub Clips1Carry out steps 1 to 4 of 5-2-2 “Reordering Sub Clips” to select a sub cl

Chapter 5 Scene Selection745-2 Creating Clip Lists1Display the CLIP menu.See “To display the CLIP menu” (page 75).2Use the F or f button to move th

Chapter 5 Scene Selection755-3 Managing Clip Lists (CLIP Menu)5-3Managing Clip Lists (CLIP Menu)After you create a clip list, you can use the CLIP m

Chapter 5 Scene Selection765-3 Managing Clip Lists (CLIP Menu)3Use the F or f button or the jog dial to select the desired clip list, and then press

Chapter 5 Scene Selection775-3 Managing Clip Lists (CLIP Menu)“00:00.00.00.” You can set the initial time code to any value.1Load an existing clip l

Chapter 5 Scene Selection785-4 Using PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software5-4Using PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing SoftwareWhen a computer with the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsin

796-1 Clip Audio Insert EditingChapter6Insert Editing6-1Clip Audio Insert EditingYou can perform insert editing on the audio tracks of single recorded

8 terra approvati che siano conformi alle normative sulla sicurezza in vigore in ogni paese, se applicabili.2. Utilizzare un cavo di alimentazione (a

Chapter 6 Insert Editing806-1 Clip Audio Insert EditingSettings required for editingThe following table shows the settings required for editing.6-1-

Chapter 6 Insert Editing816-1 Clip Audio Insert Editing2Press the AUDIO INPUT SEL button (see page 22) to select the input signal.3Set MIXING in ext

Chapter 6 Insert Editing826-1 Clip Audio Insert Editing

837-1 OverviewChapter7File Operations7-1OverviewA remote computer can be connected to this unit and used to operate on recorded data which has been sa

Chapter 7 File Operations847-1 Overview7-1-2 File Operation RestrictionsThis section explains which operations are possible on files stored in each

Chapter 7 File Operations857-1 Overviewh) When a C*.MXF file is deleted, the C*M01.XML file with the same name in the “C*” part is also deleted auto

Chapter 7 File Operations867-1 OverviewGeneral directorya) UTF-8 file names can be up to 63 bytes in length. (Depending on the character type, file

Chapter 7 File Operations877-1 Overview5With the STOP button held down, rotate the jog or shuttle dial to move the asterisk (*) on the left of the m

Chapter 7 File Operations887-1 Overview1Before you start, set the “TITLE” sub item of basic menu item 035 “CLIP TITLE NAMING SELECT” to “enable,” an

Chapter 7 File Operations897-2 File Access Mode File Operations- The user-defined name or standard format name is displayed for clips without a titl

9ADVERTENCIA:1. Utilice el cable de alimentación (3 conductores eléctricos), el conector de dispositivos y el enchufe con contactos de puesta a tierra

Chapter 7 File Operations907-2 File Access Mode File Operations2If this unit is connected to a remote computer by FTP, log out from the FTP session

Chapter 7 File Operations917-3 FTP File OperationsTo disable FAM connectionsExecute one of the procedures described in the previous section “Reconne

Chapter 7 File Operations927-3 FTP File Operations• Recording, playback, search and other disc operations (see page 23): Stopped• THUMBNAIL button (

Chapter 7 File Operations937-3 FTP File Operations7-3-2 Command ListThe FTP protocol commands supported by this unit include standard commands (see

Chapter 7 File Operations947-3 FTP File OperationsSTRU Specifies the data structure. STRU <SP> <structure-code> <CRLF><structur

Chapter 7 File Operations957-3 FTP File OperationsSTOR Begins transfer of a copy of a file in the specified path on the remote computer to the curre

Chapter 7 File Operations967-3 FTP File OperationsSTAT Sends information about properties of the specified file, or about data transfer status, from

Chapter 7 File Operations977-3 FTP File OperationsExtended commandsThe following table shows the extended FTP commands supported by this unit.In the

Chapter 7 File Operations987-3 FTP File Operationsa) This is supported from firmware version 1.5.SITE CHMOD a)Locks and unlocks clips. Also sets per

Chapter 7 File Operations997-4 Recording Continuous Time Code With FAM and FTP Connections7-4Recording Continuous Time Code With FAM and FTP Connect