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PROFESSIONAL DISC RECORDER
PDW-HD1500
OPERATION MANUAL
1st Edition (Revised 2)
[English]

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  • Page 1 PROFESSIONAL DISC RECORDER PDW-HD1500 OPERATION MANUAL 1st Edition (Revised 2) [English]...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions • 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.
  • Page 3 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) Standard: IEC60825-1 (2001) Egenskaber for laserdiode Bølgelængde: 400 til 410 nm Strålingsvarighed: Kontinuerlig...
  • Page 4 (urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio). For the customers in Europe 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features... 9 System Configurations ... 12 Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts Front Panel... 13 Rear Panel ... 23 Chapter 3 Preparations Preparing Power Sources... 26 Initial Setup ... 27 Front Panel Tilt Mechanism... 29 Connections and Settings ...
  • Page 6 Chapter 4 Recording and Playback Recording ... 48 Playback ... 52 Chapter 5 Operations in GUI Screens Overview... 56 Thumbnail Operations... 64 Scene Selection (Clip List Editing) ... 72 Disc Operations ... 79 Table of Contents Loading and unloading a disc... 47 Formatting a disc ...
  • Page 7 Shortcut List ... 82 Chapter 6 File Operations Overview... 83 File Operations in File Access Mode (for Windows) ... 89 File Operations in File Access Mode (for Macintosh) ... 91 FTP File Operations... 93 Recording Continuous Timecode With FAM and FTP Chapter 7 Menus Menu System Configuration...
  • Page 8 Appendix Important Notes on Operation... 128 Periodic Maintenance... 129 Troubleshooting ... 131 Specifications ...140 Using PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software ... 143 Using UMID Data... 144 Ancillary Data... 146 Correspondence Between Setting Items of HKDV-900 and Setup List of Supported USB Keyboards ...148 Trademarks and Licenses...151 Glossary ...152 Index ...154...

  • Page 9: Features

    SD (IMX 30/40/50 Mbps or DVCAM codec) recording and playback. 1) When the separately sold PDBK-S1500 option is installed. 2) MPEG HD is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. 3) Playback only supported for 18 Mbps. Support for multiple frame frequencies This unit can record and play multiple frame frequencies at both 1080 (59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, and 25P) and 720 (59.94P...
  • Page 10 HDW-730/730S/750/790/F900R HDCAM camcorders) to enable recording synchronized to REC and STOP operations on the camcorder. 1) HDCAM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 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.
  • Page 11 or FTP interface. This allows Professional Discs to be used as data recording media, with a data storage capacity of 46.4 GB (when dual-layer PFD50DLA discs are used). Supports a variety of interfaces This unit supports the following interfaces. • HDSDI video, 8-channel audio input and output •...

  • Page 12: System Configurations

    AUDIO AUDIO OUTPUT/ OUTPUT/ INPUT OUT/IN INPUT REMOTE (9P) DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT/IN ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT/INPUT PDW-1500 Sony BP-L80S/GL95 battery SDSDI OUTPUT BKP-L551 battery EJECT adaptor PUSH SET(S.SEL) MARK1 MENU MARK2 SHTL/JOG DC IN 12V VAR/JOG RESET DC power source...

  • Page 13: Front Panel

    Names and Functions of Parts Front Panel The names and symbols of buttons and knobs on the front panel are color coded according to function. White: Function when the button or knob is operated independently. 1 On/standby button and indicator 2 ACCESS indicator ACCESS CH-1...
  • Page 14 access to the disc is completed before the unit switches to the standby state. Note While the ACCESS indicator is lit, do not turn off the POWER switch on the rear panel or disconnect the power cord. This could lead to a loss of data from the disc. c Remote control switch Different positions of the switch allow different operations as follows.
  • Page 15 1 V/MARK1 button and v/MARK2 button 2 IN indicator and OUT indicator MARK1 3 B/IN button and b/OUT button MARK2 L/JOG a V/MARK1 button and v/MARK2 button When the THUMBNAIL indicator (see page 16) is lit, you can use these for thumbnail selection. During recording or playback, a shot mark 1 or shot mark 2 is recorded as an essence mark when you press the PUSH SET (S.SEL) knob with the V/MARK1 or v/MARK2...

  • Page 16: Menu Button

    menu item 101 SELECTION FOR SEARCH DIAL ENABLE to “dial”). Note When setup menu item 101 SELECTION FOR SEARCH DIAL ENABLE is set to “dial”, after using the shuttle dial, return it to the center position. If the shuttle dial is not in the center position, it is possible occasionally for vibration from other operations to activate the dial, and start playback in shuttle mode.

  • Page 17: Display Button

    To display the thumbnails of essence mark frames (frames with an essence mark attached), hold down the SHIFT button, and press this button. The essence mark selection menu appears. Select the desired type of essence mark, and the corresponding essence mark frames appear in thumbnails.

  • Page 18: Display Window

    button again with the SHIFT button held down. (The lit or unlit status of the STOP button does not change.) Note This button flashes when setup menu item 105 REFERENCE SYSTEM ALARM is set to “on” and the correct reference video input signal (as specified by OUT REF on page P6 REF of the function menu) is not being input.

  • Page 19: Function Menu

    Meter display mode: FULL A Input signal display B Data indication DATA DATA AES/EBU AES/EBU HD-SDI HD-SDI E Reference level D Audio channel C Monitor channel A Input signal display: Displays the audio input signal. Display Input signal ANA-1 Analog audio Channel 1, 3 signal ANA-2...

  • Page 20: Disc Information

    d Recording format Displays the system frequency and the video and audio formats. 59.94i HD422-1080 50Mbps Video format System frequency e Time data display area A Remaining disc recording capacity B Rec Run/Free Run C Timecode generator mode D VITC E Time data type F Time data G Disc exchange cache indication...
  • Page 21 Display Usable format HD422: HD422 HD420: HD420HQ/HD420SP/HD420LP IMX: MPEG IMX 50Mbps/40Mbps/ 30Mbps DVCAM: DVCAM a) HD420LP supports playback only. B System frequency: Displays the system frequency of the clips recorded on the disc. C Video format: Displays the video format and bitrate of the clips recorded on the disc.
  • Page 22 Video monitor display A Audio level meters TCR.00:45.39.18* STILL B Superimposed information C Disc exchange cache indication D Low battery warning E Converter display When you press the DISPLAY button, the display window changes to the video monitor display. A Audio level meters: LEVEL MT on page P2 AUDIO of the function menu decides whether the meter is to be displayed and on which side, left or right, it is displayed in the display window.

  • Page 23: Rear Panel

    HKDV-900 and setup menu of this unit. c REMOTE(9P) (remote control 9-pin) connector (D-sub 9-pin) To control this unit from a controller or VTR supporting the RS-422A Sony 9-pin VTR protocol, connect the device to this connector. DC IN 12V = AC IN...
  • Page 24 See page 102 for more information about the setup menu item 028 HD CHARACTER. To treat the input and output signals of these connectors as non-audio signals, set the maintenance menu item M37: AUDIO CONFIG >M372: NON-AUDIO INPUT (recording) (see page 120) and setup menu item 823 NON- AUDIO FLAG PB (playback).
  • Page 25 3, and whether the signal input to connector 2 is assigned to audio channel 2 or 4. You can set the reference input level with the maintenance menu item M37: AUDIO CONFIG (see page 120). (Factory default setting: +4 dB) Microphone settings If you have connected a microphone to this unit, you can set input level, AGC, and limiter values for the...

  • Page 26: Preparing Power Sources

    Preparing Power Sources This unit can be powered by AC power, DC power, or a battery pack. For safety, use only the Sony battery packs listed below. Lithium-ion battery pack: BP-L80S, BP-GL95 Note If you load or remove a battery pack incorrectly, it may fall and cause bodily injury.

  • Page 27: Initial Setup

    BP-GL95 Slide the BP-GL95 as shown below so that the connectors on the BP-GL95 and the BKP-L551 are connected. Connect the DC cable of the BKP-L551 to the DC IN 12V connector. Removing the battery pack With the lever pushed in, slide the BP-GL95 out as shown below.
  • Page 28 RETURN I NI TI A L SE TU P SY ST EM FR EQ UE NC Y SE L EC T 10 80 / 50 i IN C/ D EC : C T RL .K NO B CA NC EL &P R EV : S ET &N E XT : INIT Display the system frequency that you want to use, and...

  • Page 29: Front Panel Tilt Mechanism

    Front Panel Tilt Mechanism The front panel of this unit has a tilt mechanism that allows you to pull the front panel out and adjust it to a convenient angle. To pull the front panel out Grasp the holds (small protrusions) on both sides of the front panel and pull out as indicated by the arrow.

  • Page 30: Connections And Settings

    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. Connections for using PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software You can use the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software on the supplied XDCAM Application Software CD-ROM to carry out simple editing with proxy AV data.

  • Page 31: Connections For Cut Editing

    PDW-HD1500 (this unit) To S400 connector i.LINK cable (not supplied) Connections for cut editing The following figure shows a cut editing system comprising this unit as a player. When making the connections, also refer to the manuals provided with the equipment to be connected. See page 33 for more information about editing control unit settings.
  • Page 32 HD video monitor REF.VIDEO INPUT REF VIDEO HDW-M2000 (recorder) INPUT 75Ω HDSDI OUTPUT 3 To HDSDI input (SUPER) connector HD video monitor HDW-M2000 (recorder) settings REMOTE 1 (9P) button: Lit REF.VIDEO INPUT connector 75 Ω termination switch: OFF Audio selection function switching button INPUT button: HDSDI Function menu HOME >F1 (VID.
  • Page 33 Editing Control Unit Settings When connecting an editing control unit (BVE-700/700A/ 2000/9100) to use with this unit, set VTR constants as follows. System VTR CONSTANT frequency 59.94i/ 59.94P/ 29.97P 50i/50P/25P Using RM-280 The following figure shows a cut editing system comprising this unit as a player, an HDW-M2000/M2000P unit as a recorder, and an RM-280 as an editing controller.

  • Page 34: Using The Editing Functions Of The Recorder (Controlling Through Remote(9P) Connector)

    HDW-M2000 (recorder) settings REF.VIDEO INPUT connector 75 Ω termination switch: OFF Audio selection function switching button INPUT button: HDSDI Function menu HOME >F1 (VID. IN): SDI Setup menu 06 SYNC VTR: Function menu page 1 >F1 (TCG): INT Function menu page 1 >F2 (PR/RGN): PRESET Function menu page 1 >F3 (RUN): FREE Setup menu 11 P ST DLY:AUTO Using the editing functions of the...

  • Page 35: Connections For Pool Coverage

    HDW-M2000 (recorder) Settings on this unit setting REMOTE 1 (9P) button: Lit Remote control switch: REMOTE (see page 14) Setup menu item 214 REMOTE INTERFACE: 9PIN For details of HDW-M2000/M2000P settings, refer to the HDW-M2000/M2000P Operation Manual. Connections for pool coverage The following figure shows an example of connections for pool coverage, with the PDW-700 Professional Disc Camcorder connected.

  • Page 36: Synchronization Reference Signals

    Synchronization Reference Signals The synchronization reference signal generator of this unit synchronizes to a reference signal input to the REF. VIDEO INPUT connector or to a video input signal. External synchronization is as follows, depending on the Input to SD/HDSDI Input to REF.

  • Page 37: Setting System Frequency

    Setting System Frequency This unit can record and play back video at the system frequencies of 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P and 25P (1080) or 59.94P and 50P (720). Selecting the system frequency Set setup menu item 013 SYSTEM FREQUENCY SELECT MENU to “on” and press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob.
  • Page 38 Press the TCG SET function button (F5). The first digit of the time data display starts flashing. Press the T or t function button (F1 or F2) to select a digit to be set. The selected digit starts flashing. Use the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob or – or + function button (F3 or F4) to set the value for the selected digit.

  • Page 39: Superimposed Text Information

    • Set TCG to “SDI”. • Set PRST/RGN to “TC”. Executing either of these procedures starts the internal timecode generator running in synchronization with the external timecode generator. 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.
  • Page 40 a Type of time data Display Meaning Counter data TC reader timecode TC reader user bits data TCR. VITC reader timecode UBR. VITC reader user bits data TC generator timecode TC generator user bits data In point time data Out point time data Duration between In point and Out point Note If the time data or user bits data cannot be read correctly,...
  • Page 41 Display Name Description Disc This appears during cache exchange recording. cache For details, see page 49. a) Read errors will occur if the playback condition continues to deteriorate. If a read error occurs, a “Disc Error!” alarm appears in the time data display, the picture freezes, and audio is muted.

  • Page 42: Basic Operations Of The Function Menu

    Basic Operations of the 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. Function menu operations The function menu appears on the color LCD of this unit.
  • Page 43 Item Setting F4: CNTR SEL Selects the type of time data to display in the time data display area. TC: Timecode COUNTER: Elapsed recording or playback time UB: User bits F5: TCG SET • When CNTR SEL is set to “TC” , displays a screen where you can set the initial value of the timecode generated by the internal timecode...
  • Page 44 Item Setting F5: SPEAKER Enables or disables output from this unit’s speaker. OFF: Do not output ON: Output F6: LEVEL MT Specifies the position at which to superimpose audio level meters in the video monitor screen (in full-screen display mode). OFF: Do not superimpose.
  • Page 45 P5 TC page Item Setting F1: TCG Selects the timecode signal to which the internal timecode generator synchronizes. INT: Follow the initial value set from the control panel or remotely from the device connected to the REMOTE(9P) connector, or synchronize to timecode played back from the disc.

  • Page 46: Handling Discs

    This unit can record and play back the following Professional Disc formats. • PFD23A (capacity 23.3 GB) • PFD50DLA (capacity 50.0 GB) 1) Professional Disc is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Notes • It is not possible to use the following discs for recording or playback: -Blu-ray Disc -Professional Disc for Data •...

  • Page 47: Write-Protecting Discs

    • If condensation forms, allow ample time to dry before use. Write-protecting discs 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.

  • Page 48: Chapter 4 Recording And Playback

    Recording and Playback Recording This section describes video and audio recording on the unit. see page 42 “Basic Operations of the Function Menu” in Chapter 3 for more information. see page 99 “Menus” in Chapter 7 for more information about setup menu operations. Note It is not possible to combine material recorded in different system frequencies and audio recording formats on a...

  • Page 49: To Continue Recording While Exchanging Discs (Disc Exchange Cache Function)

    To stop recording, press the STOP button. If the disc becomes full Recording stops and the message “ALARM DISC END.” appears on the monitor. 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.

  • Page 50: Recording With The Hdsdi Remote Control Function

    Disc exchange cache indications and their meanings Indication Meaning Right side of icon Recording to the cache flashes once per second Left side of icon Remaining memory capacity: Low flashes twice per second Whole icon flashes Remaining memory capacity: four times per None (disc full) second “C”...

  • Page 51: Handling Of Discs When Recording Does Not End Normally (Salvage Functions)

    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.

  • Page 52: Playback

    If the message reads “Incomplete!”, the clips that failed were lost. Playback 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 HOME page of the function menu.

  • Page 53: Playback Operation

    is not the same as the recording settings of this unit. In this case, the playback position can be saved to the disc. 1080/720 cross convert function You can output 720 while playing discs recorded as 1080, and output 1080 while playing discs recorded as 720. When the system frequency of the loaded disc (59.94i/ 59.94P/29.97P or 50i/50P/25P) matches the system frequency of the unit, but the system line settings (1080 or...
  • Page 54 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 V/ MARK1 or v/MARK2 button and press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob.

  • Page 55: Playback Operations Using Thumbnails

    PUSH SET(S.SEL) ACCESS CH-1 CH-3 MENU SHTL/JOG ALL CH CH-2 CH-4 RESET CHAPTER RETURN EXPAND VARIABLE KEY INHI PAGE PRE- LOCAL REMOTE HOME PREV PLAY NEXT STOP PHONES LEVEL THUMBNAIL DISPLAY SHIFT SUB CLIP DISC MENU F REV F FWD STANDBY REC INHI Press the VAR/JOG button, turning it on.

  • Page 56: Chapter 5 Operations In Gui Screens

    Operations in GUI Screens Overview You can perform scene searches, play the searched scenes, and select scenes (edit clip list) in Graphical User Interface Switching between GUI screens The most important GUI screens are: Clip thumbnail screen: displays thumbnails of clips on the disc.

  • Page 57: Information And Controls In Thumbnail Screens

    Clip playback screen TCR 00 : 23 : 00 . 26 STILL 001/036 THUMBNAIL Unlit SUB CLIP Unlit DISC MENU a) b) Clip list playback screen TCR 00 : 00 : 18 . 01 SHUTTLE STILL F0008 : 003/005 THUMBNAIL Unlit SUB CLIP DISC MENU...
  • Page 58 a Clip name Displays the name of the selected clip. When the clip has a title, the title is displayed as “TITLE00001” (see page 86). When the unit’s area of use (UC/J MODEL SELECT) (see page 27) is set to “UC”, clip names can be displayed in European languages.
  • Page 59 When the unit’s area of use (UC/J MODEL SELECT) (see page 27) is set to “UC”, clip names can be displayed in European languages. Note To display the clip title, Settings >Display Title in the Disc Menu needs to be set to On. b Selection frame See the description in “Clip thumbnail screen”...
  • Page 60 Chapter of Clip 001/024 TC 00:23:00:25 TC 00:23:02:00 TC 00:23:04:00 C0001 CLIP a Selection frame See the description in “Clip thumbnail screen” (page 57). b Clip number/total clips Displays the total number of clips on the disc and the number of the clip that contains the displayed chapters. c S1/S2/RS marks The “S1”, “S2”, and “RS”...

  • Page 61: Displaying Menus

    Displaying menus Thumbnail Menu The Thumbnail Menu displays menu items that are valid for the currently displayed thumbnail screen. To display the Thumbnail Menu To display the Thumbnail Menu, press the MENU button with a thumbnail screen displayed. To return to the original screen, press the MENU button again, or press the RESET/ RETURN button.
  • Page 62 Item Lock or Delete All Clips Sub-Item Lock All Clips Unlock All Clips Delete All Clips Disc Properties Format Disc Settings Sub-Item SET Key on Thumbnail Sort Clip List by… Sort Planning Metadata by... Display Title Planning Clip Name in Clip Info.

  • Page 63: Gui Screen Operations

    Clip list thumbnail screen Clip List:E0001 TC 00:00:00:00 TC 00:00:04:14 TC 00:00:12:04 TC 00:00:28:08 TC 00:00:35:15 TC 00:00:46:08 TC 00:00:59:16 TC 00:01:06:18 TC 00:01:13:11 28 JUL 2006 19:55 DATE&TIME TOTAL DUR Disc Menu Load Clip List Save Clip List Save Clip List as... Delete Clip List Clear Clip List Load Planning Metadata/Select Drive...

  • Page 64: Thumbnail Operations

    Thumbnail Operations You can use thumbnail screens to display clip information and to find, protect, and delete clips. The thumbnails provide visual confirmation of these and other operations. Selecting thumbnails The thumbnail selection frame (see page 58) indicates the currently selected thumbnail. To move the thumbnail selection frame Turn the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob.
  • Page 65 first frame in each block. This is a quick and efficient way to review the selected clip and search for target scenes. You can specify 12, 144, or 1728 divisions. Note The maximum number of blocks may be other than 1728 when the recorded duration of the clip is short.

  • Page 66: Playing The Scene You Have Found

    Display the Thumbnail Menu. Select Move Shot Mark. The Move Shot Mark screen is displayed. Move Shot Mark : ShotMark2 00:28:23:14 You can perform playback and searches in this screen. Use the PLAY button or jog dial to display the frame you want.

  • Page 67: Selecting The Information Displayed On Thumbnails

    TCR 00 : 26 : 22 : 10 PLAY C0010: 010/041 Selecting the information displayed on thumbnails You can select the information to be displayed at the bottom of the thumbnails in thumbnail screens. See page 63 for more information about thumbnail screen operations.

  • Page 68: Checking Clip Properties

    In the expand thumbnail screen, select the thumbnail to set as the index picture. Display the Thumbnail Menu. Select Set Index Picture. A message appears asking you to confirm that you want to set the current frame as the index picture. Expand Set Index Picture TC 00:01:35:17...
  • Page 69 An input screen appears for the selected item. (An English keyboard appears if the area of use setting “UC” (for regions outside Japan). A Japanese keyboard appears if the area of use setting is “J” (for Japan).) Edit the string in the edit box. To enter characters Use the V/MARK1, v/MARK2, B/IN or b/OUT buttons or turn the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob to select a...

  • Page 70: Setting Clip Flags

    Function Shift + B, Shift + b Selects the string before or after the cursor. Ctrl + C, X, V, A Ctrl + C: Copies the selected string. Ctrl + X: Cuts the selected string. Ctrl + V: Pastes a copied or cut string. Ctrl + A: Selects the entire string.

  • Page 71: Deleting Clips

    Press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob. A lock icon (see page 58) appears on the thumbnail of the locked clips. In step 1, you can also perform a shortcut operation by pressing the STOP button with the SHIFT button held down. To lock all clips Display the Disc Menu.

  • Page 72: Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)

    Delete Clip & Clip List INDEX MIDDLE1 MIDDLE2 TC 00:25:29:09 TC 00:25:30:00 TC 00:25:30:22 Name C0023 Title SCENE-00126 Date 2005 DEC 01 14:55 0:00:02:05 On Clip List Select OK, and then press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob. The selected clip is deleted, and you return to the clip thumbnail screen.

  • Page 73: Creating And Editing Clip Lists

    Sub clips (clips in clip lists) Clips (or parts of clips) that have been added to a clip list are called “sub clips”. Sub clips are virtual editing data that specify ranges in the original clips. You can use them without modifying the original data.
  • Page 74 To add sub clips You can add sub clips to clip lists from with the clip thumbnail screen or the clip list thumbnail screen. However, you must use the clip list thumbnail screen to edit clip lists. Adding sub clips from the clip thumbnail screen The following procedure explains operations in the clip thumbnail screen.
  • Page 75 the location where the currently selected sub clips will be inserted. To display the total duration after addition of the selected clips Press the SHIFT button. In the Scene Selection window, move the I cursor to the location where you want to insert the clip. (The existing thumbnails arrange themselves to the left and right of the I cursor.) Press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob.
  • Page 76 Save the clip list (see page 77). To adjust the In and Out points of sub clips (trim) Proceed as follows to define the range of a scene by changing the positions of the In and Out points. See page 63 for more information about thumbnail screen operations.
  • Page 77 Press the PREV button or the NEXT button to display the sub clip that you want to play. To start play from the first sub clip Press the SHIFT + PREV buttons to move to the start of the clip list. Press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob.

  • Page 78: Managing Clip Lists

    See page 63 for more information about thumbnail screen operations. In the clip list thumbnail screen, display the Disc Menu (see page 62). Select Save Clip List, and then press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob. The clip list is saved. However, Save Clip List as... is executed when the name displayed in the clip list thumbnail screen is “no name”.

  • Page 79: Disc Operations

    Select OK, and then press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob. To sort clip lists See page 63 for more information about thumbnail screen operations. In the clip list thumbnail screen, display the Disc Menu. Select Settings, and then press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob.

  • Page 80: Using Planning Metadata

    Using planning metadata Planning metadata is a file that contains metadata about the clips to be shot and recorded. To use planning metadata, you will need to save a file in advance in the specified location of a media, and insert the media into this unit.

  • Page 81: To Clear Planning Metadata

    To clear planning metadata See page 63 for more information about GUI screen operations. Display the Disc Menu. Select Clear Planning Metadata, and then press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob. A message appears asking if you are sure that you want to clear the plannning metadata.

  • Page 82: Shortcut List

    Shortcut List You can access many functions from the buttons, without displaying a menu (shortcut operations). Shortcuts are available for the following functions. The plus sign (+) indicates that one button is held down while another is pressed, for example “SHIFT + RESET/ RETURN”.

  • Page 83: Overview

    File Operations Overview A remote computer can be connected to this unit and used to operate on recorded data which has been saved in data files, such as video and audio data files. There are two ways to connect a remote computer. •...

  • Page 84: File Operation Restrictions

    (Continued) File operation restrictions This section explains which operations are possible on files stored in each directory. When required, the following operation tables distinguish reading and writing from partial reading and writing. Read: Read data sequentially from the start to the end of the file.
  • Page 85 • The directories in the root directory (Clip, Edit, Sub, UserData, General, and PROAV) cannot be deleted or renamed. Clip directory File name Content Clip file created by recording (MXF .MXF file) : 0001 to 9999 Metadata file generated automatically M01.XML when C .MXF file is created.

  • Page 86: Assigning User-Defined Clip Titles

    Sub directory File name Content Proxy AV data (MXF) file generated S01.MXF automatically when a C*.MXF file is created. *: 0001 to 9999 Other files Files other than the above a) The “C*” part can be changed to a user-defined name. b) When the “C*”...
  • Page 87 automatic title generation function allows you to assign titles to all of the clips on several discs, which facilitates clip management. For example, if the titles TITLE00001 to TITLE00020 are assigned to clips C0001.MXF to C0020.MXF on disc 1, then the titles TITLE00021 to TITLE00037 are assigned to clips C0001.MXF to C0017.MXF on disc 2.

  • Page 88: Assigning User-Defined Clip And Clip List Names

    Assigning user-defined clip and clip list names The following standard format names are assigned automatically to clips and clip lists that are created or recorded by XDCAM devices. Clips: C0001.MXF to C9999.MXF Clip lists: E0001E01.SMI to E0099E01.SMI This unit can handle clips and clip lists with user-defined names as well as names in the standard format.

  • Page 89: File Operations In File Access Mode (For Windows)

    Turn the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob to move the “*” to the left of “AUTO NAMING”, and press the knob. Turn the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob to select “title”, and press the knob. Press the SAVE function (F5) button. The same name will now be given to newly recorded clips.

  • Page 90: Making Fam Connections

    • Double click. • Right click, and select the “Safely Remove Hardware”. The “Safely Remove Hardware” dialog appears. Select “Sony XDCAM PDW-HD1500 IEEE 1394 SBP2 Device” and click “Stop”. The “Stop a Hardware device” dialog appears. Select “Sony XDCAM PDW-HD1500 IEEE 1394 SBP2 Device”...

  • Page 91: File Operations In File Access Mode (For Macintosh)

    Disconnect the i.LINK cable as required. To reconnect 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: Disconnect the i.LINK cable from either this unit or the remote computer, wait for at least 10 seconds, and then reconnect the...

  • Page 92: Operating On Files

    computer, indicating that the computer is now able to perform file operations. 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.

  • Page 93: Ftp File Operations

    FTP File Operations File operations between this unit and a remote computer can be carried out by the File Transfer Protocol (called FTP below). Preparations Connect the network connectors of this unit and a remote computer with a network cable (see connections illustration on page 30).

  • Page 94: Command List

    Note If you power this unit off during an FTP connection, the data transferred thus far is discarded. To log out To log out after finishing file operations, enter “QUIT” at the command prompt and press the Enter key. Command list The FTP protocol commands supported by this unit include standard commands (see the next section) and extended commands (see page 97).
  • Page 95 <mode-code> can be any of the following. However, for XDCAM, the mode is always “S”, regardless of the mode- code specification. • S: Stream mode (default) • B: Block mode • C: Compressed mode Input example: MODE S LIST Sends a list of files from this unit to the remote computer. Command syntax: LIST <SP>...
  • Page 96 DELE Deletes the specified file on this unit. Note Depending on the directory and file type, deletion may not be possible. For details, see “File operation restrictions” (page 84). Command syntax: DELE <SP> <path-name> <CRLF> Input example: DELE Clip/C0099.MXF STAT Sends information about properties of the specified file, or about data transfer status, from this unit to the remote computer.
  • Page 97 Command syntax: RMD <SP> <path-name> <CRLF> Extended commands The following table shows the extended FTP commands supported by this unit. Note In the Command syntax, <SP> means a space, entered by pressing the space bar, and <CRLF> means a new line, entered by pressing the Enter key.

  • Page 98: Recording Continuous Timecode With Fam And Ftp Connections

    - 777: Allow writing to the directory. • When a file in the General directory is specified in <path- name> - 444: Forbid writing to and execution of the file. - 555: Forbid writing to the file, but allow execution. - 666: Allow writing to the file, but forbid execution.

  • Page 99: Menu System Configuration

    Menus Menu System Configuration The settings for this unit use the following menus. Setup menu The setup menu system of this unit comprises the basic setup menu and extended setup menu. Maintenance menu This provides audio control, and network and setup menu settings, and also shows version information.

  • Page 100: Items In The Basic Menu

    Item group Function Items Settings relating to control 100 to 199 panels Items Settings relating to the remote 200 to 299 control interface Items Settings relating to editing 300 to 399 operations Items Settings relating to preroll 400 to 499 Items Settings relating to disc 500 to 599...
  • Page 101 Item number Item name DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT LOCAL FUNCTION ENABLE DISC TIMER DISPLAY CHARACTER TYPE CHARACTER V-SIZE CONDITION DISPLAY ON VIDEO MONITOR Settings Determine the kind of text information to be output from the COMPOSITE OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector, the SDSDI OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector, or the HDSDI OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector.
  • Page 102 Item number Item name SYSTEM FREQUENCY SELECT MENU ALARM DISPLAY SUB STATUS DISPLAY SELECT Determine the kind of sub status information to be output from the MENU CHARACTER TYPE HD CHARACTER STORED OWNERSHIP Setup Menu Settings Specify whether to enable switching the system frequencies (59.94i, 59.94P, 29.97P, 50i, 50P, 25P).
  • Page 103 Item number Item name RECORDING FORMAT BATTERY END VOLTAGE MENU STATUS DISPLAY ON VIDEO MONITOR CLIP TITLE NAMING SELECT Sub-item TITLE PREFIX NUMERIC FILE NAMING Sub-item NAMING FORM AUTO NAMING RECALL SETUP BANK-1 RECALL SETUP BANK-2 RECALL SETUP BANK-3 SAVE SETUP BANK-1 SAVE SETUP BANK-2 SAVE SETUP BANK-3 Settings...

  • Page 104: Basic Menu Operations

    Item number Item name RESET SETUP MENU a) When the separately sold PDBK-S1500 option is installed. Basic menu operations The setup menus are displayed in the time data display area of the basic operation display or on the video monitor display.

  • Page 105: Default Settings

    To change the settings of menu items Proceed as follows to change the settings of menu items. Use the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob to select the required item. Example: Screen display when item 005 DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT is selected Current setting K E Y P A R A M E T E R 0 O 1 : P - R O L L T I M E - 0 0 2 : C H A R A H - P O S -...
  • Page 106 Press the SAVE function button (F5). The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the video monitor display, and “Saving...” appears in the time data display area, while the settings of all items are returned to their factory default settings. These factory default settings are saved in memory.

  • Page 107: Items In The Extended Menu

    Items in the extended menu The following tables show the items in the extended menu. • Item names are the names which appear on an external monitor to which the output of the COMPOSITE OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector, the SDSDI OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector, or the HDSDI OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector is input.
  • Page 108 Item number Item name AUDIO VOLUME AREA MARKER REPEAT MODE INDEX PICTURE POSITION MODE KEY ENABLE DURING RECORDING DISC EXCHANGE CACHING GUI OPERATION a) The disc is ejected after recording stops. Menu items in the 200s, relating to the remote control interface Item number Item name PARA RUN VIDEO REMOTE CONTROL...
  • Page 109 Menu items in the 200s, relating to the remote control interface Item number Item name REMOTE INTERFACE i.LINK MODE NETWORK ENABLE a) When the separately sold PDBK-S1500 option is installed. b) When the separately sold PDBK-201 option board is installed c) FTP connections can be made only when the device connected to the REMOTE(9P) connector (D-sub 9 pin) is in stop mode.
  • Page 110 Menu items in the 600s, relating to the timecode, metadata, and UMID Item number Item name VITC POSITION SEL-1 VITC POSITION SEL-2 TCG REGEN MODE U-BIT BINARY GROUP FLAG TC OUTPUT PHASE IN EE MODE Setup Menu Settings In 59.94i/59.94P/ Select the line into which to insert VITC signals (SD output) 29.97P mode 12H ...
  • Page 111 Menu items in the 600s, relating to the timecode, metadata, and UMID Item number Item name TC OUTPUT MUTING IN SEARCH MODE UPCONV EMBEDED VITC VITC UMID OUTPUT UMID SD VANC LINE UMID HD VANC LINE ESSENCE MARK SDI OUTPUT ESSENCE MARK SD VANC LINE ESSENCE MARK HD VANC LINE METADATA ITEM OUT...
  • Page 112 Menu items in the 600s, relating to the timecode, metadata, and UMID Item number Item name USER META DATA OUTPUT IN a) When the separately sold PDBK-S1500 option is installed. Item number Item name BLANK LINE SELECT Sub-Item ALL LINE In 59.94i/ 59.94P/29.97P mode (UC)
  • Page 113 Menu items in the 700s, relating to video control Item number Item name INTERNAL VIDEO SIGNAL GENERATOR VIDEO SETUP REFERENCE LEVEL Sub-item OUTPUT In 59.94i/59.94P/ LEVEL 29.97P mode (UC) In 59.94i/59.94P/ 29.97P mode (J) VIDEO GAIN CONTROL CHROMA GAIN CONTROL CHROMA PHASE CONTROL SETUP LEVEL (59.94i/59.94P/ 29.97P mode)/BLACK LEVEL (50i/...
  • Page 114 Item number Item name H BLANKING WIDTH OUTPUT SCH PHASE WIDE MODE Sub-Item INPUT OUTPUT MASTER LEVEL (HD) Y LEVEL (HD) PB LEVEL (HD) PR LEVEL (HD) SETUP LEVEL (HD) SYNC PHASE (HD) FINE (HD) a) When the separately sold PDBK-S1500 option is installed. Setup Menu Menu items in the 700s, relating to video control Settings...
  • Page 115 Menu items in the 800s, relating to audio control Item number Item name DIGITAL AUDIO MUTING IN SHUTTLE MODE AUDIO OUTPUT PHASE INTERNAL AUDIO SIGNAL GENERATOR AUDIO SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER NON-AUDIO FLAG PB Sub-item CH1/CH2 CH3/CH4 CH5/CH6 CH7/CH8 ANALOG LINE OUTPUT SELECT AES/EBU AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT Select the audio signals to assign to AES/EBU audio output channels.
  • Page 116 Item number Item name AUDIO INPUT LEVEL Sub-item AUDIO AGC/LIMITER MODE AUDIO AGC SELECT AUDIO LIMITER SELECT Item number Item name SD-SDI H-ANC CONTROL Sub-item AUDIO 5CH-8CH RP188 ATC AUTO SQUEEZE DOWN CONVERTER MODE (DC) DOWN CONVERTER LETTER BOX MODE (DC) H CROP POSITION (DC) CROSS COLOR (DC) Setup Menu...
  • Page 117 Menu items in the 900s, relating to digital process Item number Item name DETAIL GAIN (DC) LIMITER (DC) CRISP THRESHOLD (DC) LEVEL DEPEND THRESHOLD (DC) H DETAIL FREQUENCY (DC) H/V RATIO (DC) V FILTER SELECT CROSS COLOR CRISP UP CONVERTER MODE H CROP POSITION (UC) LETTER BOX POSITION (UC) UP CONVERTER PROCESS...

  • Page 118: Extended Menu Operations

    Item number Item name H/V RATIO (UC) INPUT UP CONVERT IMAGE ENHANCER Sub-Item ENHANCER SETTING UP CONVERTER MODE H CROP POSITION (IN UC) LETTER BOX POSITION (IN UP CONVERTER PROCESS DETAIL GAIN (IN UC) LIMITER (IN UC) CRISP THRESHOLD (IN UC) LEVEL DEPEND THRESHOLD (IN UC) H DETAIL FREQUENCY (IN...
  • Page 119 However, since with the factory default settings the extended menu is not displayed, it is first necessary to enable display of the extended menu. To enable display of the extended menu Proceed as follows to use the maintenance menu. Holding down the PAGE/HOME button and the SHIFT button, press the MENU button.

  • Page 120: Maintenance Menu

    Maintenance Menu Items in the maintenance menu The following tables show the items in the maintenance menu. • Item names are the names which appear on the video monitor of this unit and an external monitor to which the output of the COMPOSITE OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector, the SDSDI OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector, or the HDSDI OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector is input.
  • Page 121 Item M38: F-KEY For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual. CONFIG M380: HOME2 M381: PAGE8 ASSIGN M382: PAGE8 NAME M38F: NV-RAM CONTROL M3B: VANC RX M3B0: VANC RX PARAMETER PACKET Sub-item LINE SDID M3B1: LINE1 SEL M3B2: LINE2 SEL M3C: POWER SAVE CONTROL M3D: DATE/TIME PRESET M3E: USB MEMORY UTIL M3F: FACTORY SETUP...
  • Page 122 M4: SETUP MAINTENANCE: items relating to the setup menu Item M40: EXTENDED MENU M41: CUSTOMIZE M46: MENU M461: MENU DATA STATUS CONTROL DISPLAY M462: SAVE MENU DATA M463: LOAD MENU DATA M47: SETUP BANK4 M48: AUTO BANK RECALL M49: RESET ALL SETUP Item M50: DHCP M51: IP ADDRESS PRESET...

  • Page 123: Maintenance Menu Operations

    M5: NETWORK: items relating to network settings Item Setting M53: DEFAULT GATEWAY Set the default gateway. PRESET 000.000.000.000 Note When DHCP is set to “ENABLE”, it is not possible to set the default gateway. M54: LINK SPEED Set the communications speed. AUTO, 10Mbps, 100Mbps, 1000Mbps M55: DUPLEX Set the communications method.
  • Page 124 Use the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob or the V/MARK1 and v/MARK2 buttons to select the required item, then press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob or the SELECT function button (F2). The sub-items of the selected item appears. Select a sub-item with the same operation as step 1, and use the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob or the V/MARK1 and v/MARK2 buttons to change the setting.
  • Page 125 To set the communications speed Select maintenance menu item M5: NETWORK >M54: LINK SPEED. Press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob. The communications speeds (AUTO, 10Mbps, 100Mbps, and 1000Mbps) appear, and the arrow flashes. Press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob or use the v/ MARK1 or V/MARK2 button to select a communications speed.

  • Page 126: Overview

    • ASCII characters (up to Sony/Planning directory • Extension: XML a) General/Sony/Planning directory is created automatically when a disc is formatted. Automatically when a disc is formatted. Clip name string format In a text editor, modify the two fields in the <Title> tag that contain the clip name strings (the shaded fields in the example below).
  • Page 127 </PlanningMetadata>3 In the above example, indicates a space and 3 indicates a carriage return. Notes • When creating a file, write each line as a single statement, inserting carriage returns only at the indicated carriage return locations, and inserting no unspecified spaces.

  • Page 128: Appendix

    In the event of operating problems If you should experience problems with the unit, contact a Sony service representative. Use and storage locations Store in a level, ventilated place. Avoid using or storing the unit in the following places.

  • Page 129: Periodic Maintenance

    Use the information as a guide in scheduling periodic maintenance. For periodic maintenance, consult a Sony service representative. Display modes of the digital hours meter H01: OPERATION mode Displays the total number of hours the unit has been powered on in units of 1 hour.
  • Page 130 H15: LOADING COUNTER mode (resettable) Display the total number of times disc has been loaded in the unit. The count is resettable. H17: SEEK RUNNING 1 mode (resettable) Same as H13. Of the two optical heads, this shows the cumulative seek operation time for the other optical head in units of hours.

  • Page 131: Troubleshooting

    Reset the settings in the setup menu (see page 105). Reset the settings in the setup menu (see page 105). If the same message appears after you reset the settings, contact a Sony service representative. The NVRAM battery is exhausted. Contact a Sony service representative.
  • Page 132 When a disc is inserted Alarm message in time Alarm message in video monitor screen Description/action data display area 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.
  • Page 133 Alarm message in time Alarm message in video monitor screen Description/action data display area REC INHI.! AUTO FORMATTING WAS NOT COMPLETED. THE DISC WRITE PROTECT TAB IS SET TO SAVE. PLEASE EJECT DISC. THE DISC WRITE PROTECT TAB IS SET TO SAVE.
  • Page 134 Alarm message in time Alarm message in video monitor screen Description/action data display area TC EXTERNAL IS SELECTED. TC EXT! SET TC INTERNAL MODE IN FUNCTION MENU. TCG REGEN MODE IS SELECTED. REGEN mode! SET TC PRESET MODE IN FUNCTION MENU.
  • Page 135 Alarm message in time Alarm message in video monitor screen Description/action data display area No EM space ESSENCE MARK NOT RECORDED. NO SPACE AVAILABLE TO RECORD ESSENCE MARK. EM Full! NO MORE ESSENCE MARKS CAN BE RECORDED. Disc Damage DISC CANNOT BE RECORDED TO. USE ANOTHER DISC FOR RECORDING.

  • Page 136: During Recording/Editing Operations

    During recording and editing operations Alarm message in time Alarm message in video monitor screen Description/action data display area VIDEO INPUT SIGNAL DOES NOT Input Sig!” MATCH SYSTEM SETUP. ENCODING DOES NOT SYNCHRONIZE ILL. REC! WITH REF VIDEO. INPUT VIDEO SIGNAL DOES NOT ILL.
  • Page 137 Alarm message in GUI Description/action screen Duration of One Clip List The total duration of the current clip list is greater than 24 hours. must be Less than 24 Hours. This appears when the total duration of the current clip list exceeds the upper limit of 24 hours as the result of adding or trimming sub clups.
  • Page 138 720/59.94P 720/50P Troubleshooting Input a standard signal. Contact a Sony service representative. Note 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.
  • Page 139 Alarm message in time Alarm message in video monitor screen Action data display area HD422 1080 DISC CANNOT BE RECORDED. VIDEO REC MODE SELECTION HD420 720 DIFFERENT FROM VIDEO ON DISC. HD420 1080 HD420 720 IMX50 Clip IMX40 Clip IMX30 Clip 8CH×16 Clip DISC CANNOT BE RECORDED.

  • Page 140: Error Messages

    Error messages 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.
  • Page 141 Audio 24 bits, 48 kHz, 8 channels Proxy audio A-law 8 bits, 8 kHz, 8 channels Recording/playback times PFD23A discs Approx. 43 minutes PFD50DLA discs Approx. 95 minutes Note The recording and playback times listed above are approximate. Maximum recording times may vary depending on recording conditions.
  • Page 142 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...

  • Page 143: Using Pdz-1 Proxy Browsing Software

    Using 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.

  • Page 144: Using Umid Data

    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.
  • Page 145 • 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.

  • Page 146: Ancillary Data

    Ancillary Data This unit can play and record ancillary data multiplexed into HDSDI signals. It can also input and output ancillary data in MXF files when transferring files via FAM or FTP connections. Transferable auxiliary data includes text data (captions and metadata) and control signals. Ancillary data in HDSDI signals This unit can record and play back closed captions conforming to the EIA-708-B...

  • Page 147: Correspondence Between Setting Items Of Hkdv-900 And Setup Menu Of This Unit

    Correspondence Between Setting Items of HKDV-900 and Setup Menu of This Unit Setting item of Menu item of this unit's setup HKDV-900 menu HD Master 740: MASTER LEVEL (HD) HD Y 741: Y LEVEL (HD) HD Pb 742: Pb LEVEL (HD) HD Pr 743: Pr LEVEL (HD) HD Setup...

  • Page 148: List Of Supported Usb Keyboards

    List of Supported USB Keyboards When the area of use is set to “UC” (for regions outside Japan) On this unit, you can enter any of the characters and symbols supported by the keyboards listed below. English [United Kingdom] English [United States] French [France] German [Germany] List of Supported USB Keyboards...
  • Page 149 Italian [Italy] Polish (Programmers) [Poland] Russian [Russia] Spanish [Spain] When the area of use is set to “J” (for Japan) The keyboard is fixed as the Japanese keyboard. Notes • The keyboard language cannot be changed. • It is not possible to enter Japanese hiragana, katakana, and kanji.
  • Page 150 List of Supported USB Keyboards...

  • Page 151: Trademarks And Licenses

    Trademarks and Licenses MPEG-4 visual patent portfolio license THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A...

  • Page 152: Glossary

    Glossary AES/EBU 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. Clip A recording unit. Clips are created every time recording starts and stops.
  • Page 153 Source Pack is called an Extended UMID. User bits A total of 32 bits are provided in the timecode 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...

  • Page 154: Index

    Index AC IN connector 24 ACCESS indicator 13 Accessories not supplied 142 supplied 142 Add Sub Clip screen 74 Alarms 131 Analog audio signal input/output section ANALOG AUDIO INPUT 1, 2 connectors 24 OUTPUT 1, 2 connectors 25 Ancillary data 146 Appendix 128 Area of use setting 27 Arrow buttons 14...
  • Page 155 exiting file operations 92 making FAM connections 91 operating on files 92 reconnecting 92 File Operations in File Access Mode (for Windows) 89 exiting file operations 90 making connections 90 operating on files 90 preparations 89 reconnecting 91 recording continuous timecode Formatting discs 81 Front panel 13, 29 changing the angle 29...
  • Page 156 Salvage function 51 Scene finding 64, 65, 66 Scene Selection 72 Scrollbar 58 SD/HDSDI INPUT connector 23 SDSDI OUTPUT 1, 2 (SUPER) connectors 24 Select Essence Mark screen 66 Select Index screen 67 Set Start Time Code screen 77 Setup menu basic menu 100 extended menu 107 SHIFT button 17...
  • Page 157 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any...
  • Page 158 Sony Corporation PDW-HD1500 (SYL) 3-282-299-03 (1) © 2008...

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