Page 1 PROFESSIONAL DISC CAMCORDER PDW-850 OPERATION MANUAL [English] Sony Corporation 1st Edition PDW-850 Printed in Japan 2014.06 32 4-544-502-11 (1) © 2014 Printed on recycled paper.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Before Using the Unit .................. 8 Chapter 1 : Overview Features ......................9 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls........11 Power supply................... 11 Accessory attachments ..............12 Operating and connectors section ........... 13 HDVF-20A viewfinder (optional)........... 26 Status display on the viewfinder screen ..........
Page 3 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position ............48 Connecting the Remote Control Unit ............48 Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings for Shooting Setting the Recording Format ..............51 Setting the system frequency ............51 Setting the video recording format..........51 Mixed recording of clips in different formats on the same disc ..
Page 4 Advanced Operations for Shooting ............77 Recording essence marks ..............77 Setting clip flags with switches............77 Setting the thumbnail image at recording time ....... 78 Starting a shoot with a few seconds of pre-stored picture data (Picture Cache function) ............78 Time-lapse video (Interval Rec function) ........
Page 5 Checking user-defined essence marks .......... 131 Formatting discs ................131 Displaying disc and clip properties in a web browser....131 Transferring clips (Direct FTP function) ..........135 Preparations for clip transfers ............136 Uploading clips ................136 Downloading clips ................ 140 Copying clips directly between XDCAM devices ......
Page 6 Selecting the lens file ..............207 Setting the UMID data ..............208 Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data Saving and Recalling User Files ............. 210 Saving user menu data on a USB flash drive........ 210 Loading saved data from a USB flash drive ......... 212 Returning the user file settings to the standard settings....
Page 7 Appendix Important Notes on Operation ............... 245 Specifications.................... 247 General ..................247 Lens ....................248 Input/output ................... 248 Audio performance................ 249 Camera section ................249 Viewfinder and related equipment ..........249 Other equipment................250 Optical disc drive section .............. 250 Supplied accessories..............
Page 8: Before Using The Unit
Before Using the Unit Note Before attaching/removing optional components or accessories to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off. Before Using the Unit...
Page 9: Features
MP@HL 35/25 Mbps formats used by earlier 1) With noise suppression on (off value is 60 dB) XDCAM HD devices. These formats offer longer Noise suppression uses proprietary Sony signal processing technology to suppress noise in high- recording times than the MPEG-2 422P@HL 50 frequency regions.
Page 10 This magnifies the center section of the video. It application software, where applicable, from the utilizes electronic processing, which prevents the Sony Professional products web site. decrease in sensitivity (F-drop) that occurs when the lens extender function is used. Features...
Page 11: Locations And Functions Of Parts And Controls
If the beginning of the recording is important, you should set this switch to MANUAL. • To ensure proper operation of the video light, Sony recommends the use of the BP-GL95/L80S Battery Pack with the camcorder.
Page 12: Accessory Attachments
For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the locking lever, fit this rubber over the lower of the camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the following two projections. This fixes the lens mount, battery packs: BP-GL95, BP-GL65, BP-L60S, BP-L80S, preventing it from coming loose.
Page 13: Operating And Connectors Section
The effect is the same as that of the REC button on the lens. Attach the lens. Consult a Sony representative for information about b SHUTTER selector available lenses. Set to ON to use the electronic shutter. Flick to...
Page 14 automatic white balance adjustment function FILTER selector CC filter does not operate. (outer knob) setting BLK: Adjusts the black set and black balance 3200K automatically. 4300K g MIC (microphone) LEVEL control 6300K Adjusts the input level of audio channels 1, 2, 3 Cross filter and 4.
Page 15: Output
b ASSIGN (assignable) 5 switch Position of down-side switch: CH-3/4 You can assign the desired functions to these Position of up-side Audio output switches on the ASSIGNABLE SW page of the switch OPERATION menu. CH-1/CH-3 Channel 3 audio Nothing is assigned to these switches when the Channels 3 and 4 mixed camcorder is shipped from the factory (equivalent audio (stereo)
Page 16 CAM: Outputs the video signal from the camera. each time the switch is pushed upward. Each When this is selected, you can switch DCC page is displayed for about 10 seconds. on and off. OFF: To clear the page immediately after display, push this switch down to the OFF 1) DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control): Against a very bright background with the iris opening adjusted to the...
Page 17: Warning Indicator
c WARNING indicator Right side (near the rear) Lights up or flashes when an abnormality occurs in the VDR section. For details about the meaning of the states of the WARNING indicator, see “Operation Warnings” (page 236). d ACCESS indicator This lights when data is written to or read from F REV PLAY/PAUSE...
Page 18 k PREV button For details of the counter display, see page 20. This jumps to the first frame of the current clip. If you press this button when the clip thumbnail During the jump, the F REV indicator flashes. screen is displayed, those frames on which shot If you press this together with the F REV button, marks are recorded appear in a list (chapter the jump is to the first frame of the first recorded...
Page 19: System Frequency
COUNTER: Display the elapsed recording/ Indication Format Bit rate playback time (hours, minutes, seconds, HD420 HQ/SP/ MPEG HD420 35/25/18 Mbps frames). TC: Display timecode. MPEG IMX 50/40/30 Mbps IMX 50/40/ U-BIT: Display user bit data. For details, see “Status display on the LCD monitor” DVCAM 25 Mbps DVCAM...
Page 20: Warning Indicator Area
EXT-LK: Appears when the internal timecode generator is locked to an external signal input to the TC IN (timecode input) connector. HOLD: Appears when the internal timecode generator is stopped. g Time counter display Switches displays of time counter, timecode, and user bits, depending on the position of the DISPLAY switch.
Page 21: Remaining Disc Capacity Indicator
i Remaining disc capacity indicator Indication Remaining recording time DISC E [x x x x x x x] B More than 30 minutes DISC E [x x x x x x x] B 25 to 30 minutes DISC E [x x x x x x] B 20 to 25 minutes DISC E [x x x x...
Page 22: Shift Button
e F-RUN/SET/R-RUN (free run/set/ GUI screen operations section and audio control section recording run) switch Selects the operating mode of the internal timecode generator. The operating mode is set as 2 3 4 5 explained below, depending on the position of the switch.
Page 23 k AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 (audio Left side and upper section channel 1/2 adjustment method selection) switches Select the audio level adjustment method for each of audio channels 1 and 2. AUTO: Automatic adjustment MANUAL: Manual adjustment l AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4 (audio channel 1/2/3/4 input selection) switches AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switches...
Page 24 d GENLOCK IN (genlock signal input) Rear connector (BNC type) • This connector inputs a reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked or when timecode is to be synchronized with external equipment. Use the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu to adjust the genlock H-phase (phase of horizontal sync signal).
Page 25 d EARPHONE jack (stereo, minijack) SDSDI, and VF signal output, use the SDI OUT 2 SELECT item on the OUTPUT 1 page of the You can monitor the E-E sound during recording OPERATION menu. and playback sound during playback. When an Setting menus, timecode, or shot data can be alarm is indicated, you can hear the alarm sound superimposed on the camera output video...
Page 26: Hdvf-20A Viewfinder (Optional)
This indicator also flashes to indicate warnings, in HDVF-20A viewfinder (optional) the same manner as the camera operator tally indicator and the REC indicator in the viewfinder. h PEAKING control Turning this control clockwise adjusts the picture sharpness, and makes focusing easier. This control has no effect on the output signals of the camcorder.
Page 27: Status Display On The Viewfinder Screen
n Viewfinder cable and stays lit when the battery is completely exhausted. o Microphone holder To prevent interruption during operation, replace the battery as soon as this indicator starts flashing. Status display on the viewfinder The battery power level at which the indicator starts flashing can be set on the BATTERY 1 page of the screen MAINTENANCE menu.
Page 28: Color Temperature
The messages that give details of the settings and Ex2D: The lens extender is on, and the unit’s adjustment progress and results can also be made digital extender is x2. to appear for about three seconds while settings x3D: The unit’s digital extender is x3. are being changed, during adjustment, and after Ex3D: The lens extender is on, and the unit’s adjustment.
Page 29: Wireless Microphone Reception Level
The following characters can be displayed in this FAN (flashing): The cooling fan is operating at area. low speed, but the temperature inside the unit • Digits: 0 to 9 has risen to a level just below the level at •...
Page 30: White Balance Memory
c External input status and aberration Connection completed (signal strength 0): One gray segment lights. correction function Connection completed (signal strength 1 to 4): EXT HDSDI: When the REC VIDEO SOURCE White segments light. The number of white item on the SOURCE SEL page of the segments (1 to 4) indicates the reception OPERATION menu has been set to EXT, signal level (1 to 4).
Page 31: Shutter Speed
i Shutter speed l Remaining disc capacity Indicates the shutter speed or the shutter mode. Indicates the remaining recording time (in However, if the SHUTTER selector (see page 13) minutes) of the disc. is set to OFF, nothing is displayed. Examples of remaining recording time indication For details of the displayed shutter speed, see Indication...
Page 32: Preparing A Power Supply
Press the battery pack against the back of the camcorder, aligning the line on the side of the battery pack with the matching line on the camcorder. For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below. • BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S/FL75 Lithium-ion Battery Pack •...
Page 33: Using Ac Power
AC power supply. operate properly. The AC-DN10 can supply up to 100 W of power. For more information about the connection of the viewfinder and camcorder, contact a Sony service representative. 1 Loosen the viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring, 2 attach the...
Page 34: Adjusting The Viewfinder Position
Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring Adjusting the viewfinder position Stopper To adjust the viewfinder left-right position, loosen the left-right positioning ring, and to adjust the front-back position, loosen the front-to-back positioning knob. Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring Couple the viewfinder connector to the VF connector.
Page 35: Using The Bkw-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket
Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Handle front cover Rotation Bracket By fitting a BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket (not supplied), you can rotate the Bolt with viewfinder out of the way so that your right leg hexagonal hole does not hit the viewfinder while you are carrying the camcorder.
Page 36: Detaching The Eyepiece
When the eyecup is worn out, replace it with a Detaching the eyepiece new one. For details of a replacement eyecup, contact a Sony Removing the eyepiece gives a clearer view of the service representative. screen from further away. It is also easy to...
Page 37: Setting The Date/Time Of The Internal Clock
To adjust the viewfinder screen Setting the Date/Time of Adjust the brightness, contrast, and peaking of the the Internal Clock viewfinder screen with the controls shown below. You can set or change the date and time of the PEAKING CONTRAST BRIGHT internal clock.
Page 38 Turn the MENU knob to display the D02 TIME/DATE desired value, and press the MENU ADJUST EXEC knob. GPS ADJUST EXEC z changes to and ? changes to z. HOUR To continue the remaining settings, repeat steps 3 and 4. YEAR MONTH When you finish settings, turn the...
Page 39: Mounting The Lens
securing rubber be put on the lens locking lever as Mounting the Lens illustrated above. Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector. Secure the lens cable with the cable clamps. First power off the camcorder, and then mount the lens using the following procedure.
Page 40: Adjusting The Flange Focal Length
Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the chart stays Adjusting the Flange in focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto. Focal Length Tighten the F.f or F.B ring fixing screws. If the lens does not stay in focus properly as you zoom from telephoto to wide angle, adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the plane of the lens mounting flange to the imaging plane).
Page 41: Preparing The Audio Input System
Preparing the Audio Input System Connecting a microphone to the MIC IN connector You can attach the ECM-680S stereo microphone (not supplied) to the microphone holder of the HDVF-20A viewfinder (not supplied). Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder clamp. Microphone holder clamp On how to perform this operation, refer to the operation manual for the microphone.
Page 42 The following is the procedure for attaching an Connect the microphone cable to the electret condenser microphone such as the ECM- AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector. 674/678. Set the switches as follows. On how to attach the CAC-12, refer to the operation Set the LINE / AES/EBU / MIC selector to manual for the CAC-12.
Page 43: Attaching A Uhf Portable Tuner (For A Uhf Wireless Microphone System)
AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector. In such a case, set REAR XLR AUTO to OFF on the AUDIO-1 page of To use a Sony UHF wireless microphone system, the MAINTENANCE menu. (The factory default fit one of the following UHF portable tuners.
Page 44: Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment
4 Attach the mount plate supplied with recording is selected automatically, and the WRR-862. therefore this setting is not required. About the WRR tuner fitting (service part number: A-8278-057-B), contact a Sony service or sales representative. BP-GL65/GL95/L60S/ L80S/FL75 Adjustment screws...
Page 45: Tripod Mounting
selected for audio recording, regardless of the Tripod Mounting setting of the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 switch. The XLR connection automatic detection function can be switched on or off on the AUDIO-1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu, with the REAR XLR AUTO item. Attach the VCT-14 tripod adaptor (not supplied) to the tripod.
Page 46: Connecting A Video Light
LIGHT connector. Note The accessory fitting shoe on this unit is of the 1/4-inch tapped hole type. If you want to replace this with a slide- type shoe, contact a Sony service representative. Connecting a Video Light...
Page 47: Using The Shoulder Strap
To remove the shoulder strap Using the Shoulder Press here and pull in the direction Strap shown by the arrow to release. To attach the shoulder strap Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap fitting. Pull up the strap to lock the fitting. Clip Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap fitting on the other side of the grip in the...
Page 48: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad Position
Adjusting the Shoulder Connecting the Remote Pad Position Control Unit You can shift the shoulder pad from its center Note position (the factory default setting) backward by Before connecting/disconnecting a remote control unit up to 10 mm ( inch) or forward by up to 25 to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn the power of the mm (1 inch).
Page 49 CONFIG 2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu When the remote control unit is is set to RM) disconnected from the camcorder Paint adjustment when the remote The camcorder settings return to the settings in effect before the remote control unit was control unit is connected connected.
Page 50 region” becomes effective. Thus the camcorder will return to the settings that were in effect before the remote control unit was connected. 1) Absolute value rotational controls: The data corresponding to the angular position of controls is output. Rotational controls for which the data corresponding to the amount of their rotation is output are called relative value controls.
Page 51: Setting The Recording Format
Adjustments and Settings for Shooting Chapter Setting the system frequency Setting the Recording Format Display the FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu. 027 FORMAT SYSTEM LINE 1080 SYSTEM FREQUENCY: 59.9i The recording formats supported by this camcorder are as follows. REC FORMAT HD422 50 Video...
Page 52: Mixed Recording Of Clips In Different Formats On The Same Disc
Mixed recording of clips in Adjusting the Black different formats on the same disc Balance and the White As long as the frame frequency group is the same, Balance clips in different recording formats can be recorded or written to the same disc. In this manual, this is referred to as “mixed format To ensure excellent image quality when using this recording mode”.
Page 53 • During the black balance adjustment, the iris is Adjust the black balance and white balance again. automatically closed. Contact a Sony representative if this message • During the black balance adjustment, the gain continues to appear even after the black balance selection circuit is automatically activated so you may and white balance have been adjusted again.
Page 54: Adjusting The White Balance
change and adjustment progress message Adjusting the white balance display area of the viewfinder screen (in display mode 3). Set the switches and selectors as shown in the figure below. Place a white test card under the same lighting conditions as for the subject to be shot and zoom up to it.
Page 55 is displayed on the viewfinder screen (in Error message Meaning display mode 2 or 3). WHITE : NG The white video level is LOW LEVEL too low. Either open the The white balance adjustment ends in about lens iris or increase the one second with the message shown in the gain.
Page 56 Adjust the white balance and black balance again. Contact a Sony representative if this message continues to appear even after the white balance and black balance have been adjusted again.
Page 57: Setting The Electronic Shutter
an electronic shutter under such lighting could make Setting the Electronic the flicker even worse. Color flicker is particularly likely to happen when the power supply frequency is Shutter 60 Hz. However, if the power frequency is 50 Hz, setting the shutter speed to can reduce this flicker.
Page 58 When the RM-B170 Remote Control Unit is Follow the procedure described in connected “Selecting the display items” (page 192) You can set the shutter speed of ECS or SLS with to set the VF DISPLAY MODE item to the RM-B170. “2”...
Page 59: Changing The Reference Value For Automatic Iris Adjustment
To end the menu operation, set the Changing the Reference MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section. Value for Automatic Iris The menu disappears from the screen and the Adjustment display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the screen.
Page 60 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF. The AUTO IRIS page disappears from the screen. Turn the MENU knob to change the reference value. Note Opening the lens iris Be sure to confirm that the current shutter mode is not ECS. Iris opened by 1 stop (two segments)
Page 61: Adjusting The Audio Level
Turn the MENU knob to move b to Adjusting the Audio IRIS WINDOW, then press the MENU knob. Level b changes to z and z changes to ?. Turn the MENU knob until the desired auto iris window appears, then press the MENU knob.
Page 62: Manually Adjusting The Audio Level Of The Mic In Connector
REAR2/WRR LEVEL: Audio recording level of channel 2 Setting Control SIDE2 LEVEL (CH-2) control (on the right) FRONT MIC LEVEL control F+S2 LEVEL (CH-2) control linked with MIC LEVEL control. Note LEVEL When you have operation of the LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls and MIC LEVEL control linked together, if the CH-3 F-RUN...
Page 63: Recording Audio On Channels 3 And 4
Set either or both of the AUDIO IN Recording audio on channels 3 switch(es) to FRONT. and 4 Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) for the desired channel(s) selected in step 1 Selecting the recorded audio to MANUAL. You can select the audio recorded on audio channels 3 and 4 with the AUDIO IN CH-3/CH- Turn the MIC LEVEL control, and 4 switches, or you can have the selection made...
Page 64: Setting The Time Data
Adjusting the audio recording levels Setting the Time Data To adjust automatically Set AU CH34 AGC MODE on the AUDIO-2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu to STREO or MONO. To adjust manually Set AU CH34 AGC MODE on the Setting the timecode AUDIO-2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu to OFF.
Page 65: Setting The User Bits
Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to Setting the user bits F-RUN or R-RUN. F-RUN: Free run. The timecode generator By setting the user bits (up to 8 hexadecimal keeps running. digits), you can record user information such as R-RUN: Recording run. The timecode the date, time, or scene number on the timecode generator runs only while recording.
Page 66: Synchronizing The Timecode
Example 2: Interconnecting a number of Synchronizing the timecode camcorders or timecode synchronization You can synchronize the internal timecode generator of this camcorder with an external generator for the regeneration of an external timecode. You can also synchronize the timecode generators of other camcorders/VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder.
Page 67 This operation synchronizes the internal To lock the timecode to an external timecode generator with the external source timecode. After about 10 seconds, you can disconnect the external timecode without losing the synchronization. However, there will be noise on the recorded image if you connect or disconnect the timecode signal during recording.
Page 68: Handling Discs
• PFD50DLA (capacity 50.0 GB) • If condensation forms, allow ample time to dry 1) Professional Disc is a trademark of Sony Corporation. before use. Notes • It is not possible to use the following discs for...
Page 69: Loading And Unloading A Disc
You can also write protect-individual clips. For Note details, see “Locking (write-protecting) clips” To insert the disc correctly, make sure that the (page 118). camcorder is in the upright position (the grip upside, the bottom downside). Loading and unloading a disc To unload a disc With the power supply on, press the EJECT To load a disc...
Page 70: Formatting A Disc
Handling of discs when recording does not end normally (salvage function) Recording processing does not end normally if, for example, the battery pack is removed 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 71 PDW-F800, PDW-700, PDW-740, or PDW-HR1. Full Full salvage salvage cannot be performed with any other XDCAM device. The following message may appear when you When recording on an XDCAM device is insert a disc that was not recorded normally. The interrupted because of a power interruption, and a “XXXX”...
Page 72: Basic Procedure For Shooting
Check that there are no obstructions Basic Procedure for such as cables near the disc compartment lid. Then press the Shooting EJECT button to open the disc compartment lid. After checking that the disc is not write- protected (see page 68), load it and close This section describes the basic procedures for the disc compartment lid.
Page 73 Shooting During recording, the REC indicator lights in the viewfinder. Perform zooming and focus control, if necessary. Note During recording (while the ACCESS indicator is lit) do not remove the battery pack. If you do, the internal processing for recording may not finish properly, which may cause the last few seconds of recording to be lost.
Page 74: Playing Back The Recorded Clip
The timecode of the frozen frame is Notes displayed in the counter display and the • It is not possible to record a clip shorter than 2 seconds. PLAY/PAUSE indicator now flashes (one If you stop recording within 2 seconds of starting, this flash/second).
Page 75: Deleting The Recorded Clip
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to resume If this happens, check the following points. playback at the most recent position. Whether the disc displays the same playback The playback position is saved to the disc when condition on other XDCAM devices: If so, the disc is ejected, which allows playback to start the surface of the disc may be dirty or at that position whenever it is loaded into any...
Page 76: Using The Focus Assist Function
Press the button to which you have Focus detection range frame assigned the Freeze Mix function once more. The unit exits Freeze Mix mode. Start recording. Note If you exchange discs before starting to record, be careful to keep the unit from moving. Using the Focus Assist function Focus assist indicator Displaying the focus assist indicator in the...
Page 77: Advanced Operations For Shooting
“ShotMark1” or “ShotMark2” appears in the Advanced Operations for viewfinder screen for about one second near the timecode display. Shooting If the SHOT MARK 1 or SHOT MARK 2 recording function has been assigned to one of the ASSIGN 1/3/4/5 switches, you can also use that switch to record a SHOT MARK 1 or SHOT MARK 2 essence mark.
Page 78: Setting The Thumbnail Image At Recording Time
data storage time (Picture Cache time) using the Setting the thumbnail image at USER menu. recording time The Picture Cache time determines the number of seconds recorded from the Picture Cache, When you record a clip, you can specify which counting back from the time when you press the frame to use as the clip thumbnail image (see REC START button or the VTR button on the...
Page 79: Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec Function)
The Picture Cache mode settings once made timecode settings. To make timecode settings, continue to be effective until changed. first exit Picture Cache mode. You can assign the Picture Cache on/off function When power is lost during recording in Picture to one of the ASSIGN 1/2/3/4/5 switches or RET Cache mode button on the lens.
Page 80 • The Disc Exchange Cache function is enabled. Item Description • The Clip Continuous Rec function is enabled. When the • When you set the POWER • The Live Logging function is set to Live View mode. switch to OFF, the camcorder camcorder power will switch off by itself after Operation limitations during recording...
Page 81 Select REC TIME, and turn the MENU To shoot and record knob to select the desired time to be After performing the basic procedures recorded on the disc. for shooting and recording, following As you turn the MENU knob, the setting the instructions in “Basic Procedure for changes as follows: 5SEC y 10SEC y Shooting”...
Page 82 subject, and the camcorder must be arranged so Select CACHE/INTVAL REC, and that during this time the subject is always in the turn the MENU knob to display frame. “M.INT”. The disc recording time indicates the running 005 REC FUNCTION time of the completed recording.
Page 83: Exchanging Discs While Recording (Disc Exchange Cache Function)
viewfinder, the TALLY (green tally) The camcorder starts recording in Manual indicator flashes four times per second. Interval Rec mode. When you use the PRE- LIGHTING function, recording starts after When a setting value other than “M” the light is switched on. (the consecutive mode) is selected in While recording in Manual Interval Rec step 4, select PRE-LIGHTING, and...
Page 84: Recording With The Clip Continuous Rec Function
If the REC indicator and tally indicator To enable the Disc Exchange Cache begin flashing rapidly during the disc function exchange If the indicators change to flashing twice per Display the REC FUNCTION page of second, that means that the unit’s internal the OPERATION menu.
Page 85: Retaking The Most Recent Clip
In this state, press the RET button. Note The message “DELETING LAST CLIP” Clip Continuous Rec settings cannot be made while this appears, and the processing for deleting the unit is in the following states. last recorded clip begins. • The Picture Cache function is enabled. When the deleting has finished, the message •...
Page 86 To assign user-defined titles automatically when clips are recorded C0020.MXF (How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn C0002.MXF the MENU knob to move b to the desired item.) C0001.MXF Display the CLIP TITLE page of the TITLE00020 OPERATION menu.
Page 87 Allowable characters To select a prefix from the title prefix list • Digits: 0 to 9 (How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn • Alphabetic characters: a to z, A to Z the MENU knob to move b to the desired item.) •...
Page 88: Assigning User-Defined Names To Clips And Clip Lists
Move x onto the character you want to Select “NUMERIC” and then press the change, and then press the MENU MENU knob. knob. Move x onto the digit you want to Turn the MENU knob to move x onto change, and then press the MENU the desired character in the list of knob.
Page 89 names to clips and clip lists can facilitate file To assign clip names on this unit management. The title assigned to a clip is also used as the name Limitations of that clip (or the file name). • Letters, numbers and symbols from the Unicode 2.0 character set can be used.
Page 90: Using Planning Metadata
To check clip names 031 FILE NAMING Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the NAMING FORM: FREE AUTO NAMING: C**** thumbnail screen, and select the clip whose name you want to check. The name of the selected clip appears in the upper left of the screen.
Page 91 3 In the above example, operations, you can use the optional CBK-WA01 indicates a carriage return. Wi-Fi Adaptor and the supplied Sony Planning Metadata Add-in application software. For details, Notes refer to the operation manual of the CBK-WA01 •...
Page 92 Examples of automatically generated clip Example of disc name specification names <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>3 • Clip names displayed in the viewfinder: <PlanningMetadata Typhoon_00001, Typhoon_00002, ... xmlns="http://xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ • The actually recorded clip names: planningmetadata" assignId="H00123" Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_00001, creationDate="2009-09-10T08:00:00-05:00" Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_00002, ... lastUpdate="2009-09-10T13:43:52-05:00" version="1.00">3 1) When display of the ASCII format clip name has been selected (see page 130).
Page 93: Recording Video From External Devices
"UTF-8"?>3 external device by using a menu or by using the <PlanningMetadata xmlns="http:// ASSIGN 2 switch. xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/planningmetadata " assignId="H00123" creationDate= Notes "2009-04-15T08:00:00Z" lastUpdate= • If you want to use the ASSIGN 2 switch, you must "2009-04-15T15:00:00Z"...
Page 94: Using The Live Logging Function
• In Live View mode, it is not possible to set time data • Planning metadata: \MSSONY\PRO\XDCAM\ by setting the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. To MEMDISC\PROAVID\General\Sony\Planning set time data, first switch from Live View mode to another operating mode. Advanced Operations for Shooting...
Page 95 After confirming that the USB flash Notes drive has enough free capacity, press • USB flash drives must be formatted with the FAT32 the REC START button or the VTR file system. If a drive is formatted with any other file button on the lens to start recording as system, reformat it on this unit (see page 97).
Page 96 of a clip on a disc to a USB flash drive”, and copy the To copy the proxy data of all clips on a proxy data that could not be recorded. disc to a USB flash drive • It is not possible to record proxy data to a USB flash drive only.
Page 97: Obtaining Gps Location Information
To delete recorded proxy data Obtaining GPS location information To delete data recorded on the disc at the same time that you delete proxy data from a USB flash drive, execute the DELETE CLIP command in To record location information the Thumbnail menu (see page 119).
Page 98 Displayed items • The GPS signal may not be received when indoors or near tall structures. Move to a location with a clear Item Description view of the sky. LATITUDE • The recording of GPS information may be interrupted, Latitude depending on the strength of the received signal, even LONGITUDE Longitude...
Page 99: Overview
Operations in GUI Screens Chapter Overview You can perform scene searches, play the (The GUI screens can display European searched scenes, and select scenes (edit clip list) languages, Japanese, Korean, Simplified in Graphical User Interface (GUI) screens. The Chinese, and Traditional Chinese for clip names GUI screens are your gateways to discs and the and titles.) data saved on discs.
Page 100 Clip playback screen Clip thumbnail screen 006/040 Clip:C0006 TC 00:23:00:25 TC 00:23:40:07 TC 00:24:45:11 TC 00:25:06:14 TC 00:25:49:23 TC 00:26:22:10 TC 00:27:19:04 TC 00:27:51:09 TC 00:28:06:09 TC 00:28:22:02 TC 00:23:34:18 TC 00:23:54:22 30 NOV 2005 13:38 0:00:10:23 DATE&TIME Unlit THUMBNAIL THUMBNAIL ESSENCE ESSENCE...
Page 101: Information And Controls In Thumbnail Screens
Information and controls in thumbnail screens About the display of clip and clip list names You can specify that titles should appear instead of names in the clip name areas of thumbnail screens. You can also change the display language. To specify that titles (see page 88), if they exist, should be displayed with higher priority than names, select one of the following under Settings...
Page 102: Index Picture
g Duration selection is the timecode of the first frame or the timecode of the thumbnail frame. Displays the duration (recording time) of the selected clip. When multiple clips are selected, f Lock icon displays the total recording time of the selected This icon appears when the clip is locked clips.
Page 103 e Clip name Notes Displays the name or a title of the expanded clip • “New File” appears when no clip list has been loaded (see page 101). into the unit’s memory, and when a clip list has been cleared from the unit’s memory. f Duration •...
Page 104: Displaying Menus
d Chapter number/total chapters Note Displays the total number of chapters and the The total number of essence marks is the total number of number of the selected chapter. essence marks that have been set in all clips on the disc. Note d Scrollbar The total number of chapters is the total number of...
Page 105 Thumbnail screen 018/036 Clip:"Navigeting sibiling relati..." TC 00:29:19:23 TC 00:29:38:25 TC 00:29:50:04 TC 00:30:25:11 TC 00:30:40:13 TC 01:01:28:25 TC 00:09:43:14 TC 00:24:24:29 TC 00:24:34:27 TC 00:24:46:22 TC 00:25:42:08 TC 00:25:49:07 30 NOV 2005 14:14 0:23:22:26 DATE&TIME Thumbnail Menu Clip Information Select Index Picture Clip Properties Add Sub Clips...
Page 106 Disc Menu The Disc Menu allows you to do the following. (Underlined values in the Operation/Setting column are the factory defaults.) Item Operation/Setting Load Clip List Load clip list into this unit’s memory. Save Clip List Save a clip list to the disc under its current name, overwriting the old contents.
Page 107 Item Operation/Setting Settings Sub-Item SET Key on Thumbnail Selects the behavior of the unit when the SET/S.SEL button or MENU knob is pressed with one thumbnail selected. Cue up & Still: Cue up the selected thumbnail. Cue up & Play: Cue up and play the selected thumbnail.
Page 108: Gui Screen Operations
3 RESET/RETURN button GUI screen operations DISP SEL HOLD RESET DISPLAY BRIGHT LEVEL EXPAND CHAPTER RETURN COUNTER RC U-BIT THUMBNAIL MENU CH-3 F-RUN ESSENCE AUTO MARK R-RUN MANUAL MENU knob AUDIO SELECT S.SEL CH-1 CH-2 SUB CLIP PRESET AUDIO IN CH-4 FRONT REGEN...
Page 109: Thumbnail Operations
To return to the previous screen Thumbnail Operations Press the RESET/RETURN button. To move from a menu level to the next lower or higher menu level For a menu item displayed together with a B or b You can use thumbnail screens to display clip mark, you can move to the next lower or higher information and to find, protect, and delete clips.
Page 110: Searching With Thumbnails
Turn the MENU knob, or press the up See “Selecting thumbnails” (page 109) for more information. or down-arrow button. The current position moves by an amount Using the expand function to find scenes equal to of the total number of thumbnails.
Page 111 Select OK to delete the mark, or Cancel Using the chapter function to find scenes to cancel the deletion, and then press the Chapters are the sections between the shot marks, SET/S.SEL button or the MENU knob. Rec Start marks, and other essence marks. To adjust the position of shot marks at chapter Rec Start essence marks are set automatically at positions...
Page 112: Playing The Scene You Have Found
mark thumbnail screen, which is convenient for Using essence marks to find scenes checking start points in clip recorded with the Clip Continuous Rec function. See page 108 for more information about thumbnail To return to the clip thumbnail screen from the screen operations.
Page 113: Selecting Clips By Type (Filter Clips Function)
To search for a thumbnail position and play from there See page 108 for more information about GUI screen operations. Select the thumbnail that you want to play. Select the clip filtering condition. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. Item name Filtering condition Clip Flag: OK Clip flag set in the clip (OK/NG/KP(KEEP)/...
Page 114: Selecting The Information Displayed On Thumbnails
Select “Copy to Clip List”, and then conditions are displayed automatically in screens such as the Load Clip List screen. press the SET/S.SEL button or the MENU knob. A clip list thumbnail screen appears, showing Selecting the information filtered clips that have been registered in the displayed on thumbnails clip list.
Page 115: Checking Clip Properties
thumbnail screen, the expand thumbnail screen, and the Select Set Index Picture. chapter thumbnail screen cannot be changed. A message appears asking you to confirm that you want to set the current frame as the To select a clip index picture while index picture.
Page 116 Modified: Date and time of most recent (A keyboard appears that corresponds to the modification font selected with Disc Menu item Settings Rec Device: Name of device that created clip >Select Font if the area of use setting is (product number) NTSC AREA or PAL AREA.
Page 117 Font if the area of use has been set to NTSC The keyboard icon on the software keyboard is AREA or PAL AREA. highlighted when a USB keyboard has been recognized and enabled for use with this unit, and 1) Some USB keyboards or USB mice may not be recognized.
Page 118: Setting Clip Flags
To change the speed of the mouse pointer: In Select the clip flag that you want to set the Disc Menu, select Settings >Select (OK/NG/KP (KEEP)). Mouse Pointer Speed and then select the A clip flag icon (see page 102) appears for desired speed.
Page 119: Deleting Clips
To lock all clips Select OK to execute the unlock, or Cancel to cancel it, and then press the Display the Disc Menu. SET/S.SEL button or the MENU knob. Select Lock or Delete All Clips, and then Deleting clips select Lock All Clips. A message appears asking you to confirm locking all clips.
Page 120: Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)
Select OK, and then press the SET/ Scene Selection (Clip S.SEL button or the MENU knob. The selected clip is deleted, and you return to List Editing) the clip thumbnail screen. In step 1, you can also perform a shortcut operation by pressing the RESET/RETURN button with the SHIFT button held down.
Page 121: Creating And Editing Clip Lists
Unit memory Clip lists Current clip list can be edited You can use the scene selection function to select Clip list playback and clips from the clips saved on a disc and create a (adding, deleting, and thumbnail cut edit list called a “clip list”. reordering sub clips) display Clip lists have numbers beginning with E, for...
Page 122 Adding sub clips from the clip thumbnail screen Add sub clips: Use the Add Sub Clips The following procedure explains operations in command to add the clips you want to the clip thumbnail screen. You can proceed in the use to a clip list. You can add up to same way in the expand thumbnail screen and the 300 sub clips to one clip list.This chapter thumbnail screen.
Page 123 Press the RESET/RETURN button. where the currently selected sub clips will be inserted. This returns you to the clip thumbnail screen. To display the total duration after Repeat steps 1 to 6 as required to add addition of the selected clips more clips.
Page 124 Move the I cursor to the point where When you find the point that you want you want to move the selected to make the end point, select “OUT” thumbnails. and then press the SET/S.SEL button or the MENU knob. Press the SET/S.SEL button or the The timecode of the new Out point appears in MENU knob.
Page 125 To play the clip list Set Start Time Code Note 2 2 : 3 4 . 5 6 : 1 7 When this unit is in single clip playback mode (see M I N S E C F R M page 74), only the selected sub clip can be played.
Page 126: Managing Clip Lists
A list of clip lists appears. Managing clip lists Disc Menu Save Clip List To load clip lists Name & Date/Sorted by Name 08 AUG2007 11:50 DVD og BI... E0003 03 AUG2007 17:51 The following procedure loads a clip list stored on E0004 03 AUG2007 17:51 E0005...
Page 127 Select OK, and then press the SET/ Select one of the following sort methods, S.SEL button or the MENU knob. and then press the SET/S.SEL button or The current clip list returns to the unnamed the MENU knob. state “(no name)”. Name(A-Z): Sort in ascending order by clip list name.
Page 128: Disc Operations
To edit disc information Disc Operations You can edit the user disc ID, title 1 , and title 2 by using a software keyboard. 1) Only ASCII characters can be used for the title 1. See “To edit clip information” (page 116) for information about operations.
Page 129 To check planning metadata properties Disc Menu You can check the properties of the planning Load Planning Metadata/ Professional Disc PM_001_sample 04 AUG 10:39 metadata that is loaded into this unit’s memory, PM_002_sample 04 AUG 10:39 PM_003_sample including the date and time of creation and the 04 AUG 10:39 PM_004_sample 04 AUG 10:39...
Page 130 Select “OK”, and then press the SET/ To change the serial numbers of clip S.SEL button or the MENU knob. names using planning metadata The planning metadata is cleared from this You can change the serial numbers that are added unit’s memory.
Page 131: Checking User-Defined Essence Marks
Select OK, and then press the SET/ Checking user-defined essence S.SEL button or the MENU knob. marks To cancel the format Select Cancel, and then press the SET/S.SEL You can display the names of user-defined Shot button or the MENU knob. Mark0 to Shot Mark9 essence marks in planning metadata (UTF-8 format, maximum 32 bytes).
Page 132 The user name and password are set to the following when the unit is shipped from the factory. • User name: admin • Password: Model name (“pdw-850”) To display clip thumbnails Click “Thumbnails” in the Disc menu. After the user name and password are A page of thumbnails of clips on the disc verified, an XDCAM web page appears.
Page 133 FTP download limitations The following limitations apply to FTP download operations. They do not apply to HTTP download operations. • The characters that can be used in the names of clip-related data files are single- byte letters, numbers, and symbols. However, the following symbols cannot be used.
Page 134 The path of the selected file appears in the “File to send” field. Click “Execute”. The planning metadata is loaded into the unit’s memory and stored in the /General/ Sony/Planning directory on the disc. “OK” appears in the “Status” field when the transfer is complete. Disc Operations...
Page 135: Transferring Clips (Direct Ftp Function)
Transferring clips (Direct FTP function) You can transfer clips (MXF files) between this Transfer Transfer target Function unit and external devices over a network. This direction unit has an Direct FTP function, which allows Upload One or more clips you to connect to any XDCAM device or Multiple clips with clip computer with an FTP server function and list...
Page 136: Preparations For Clip Transfers
Select Upload Clips via Direct FTP, and Preparations for clip transfers then press the SET/S.SEL button or the MENU knob. Check the following points. The Select Transfer Type screen of the • This unit and the target transfer device Upload Clips via Direct FTP command (XDCAM device or computer) must be appears.
Page 137 Select ,, and then press the SET/ Item Setting S.SEL button or the MENU knob. Host Name Host name The Select Remote Host screen appears. IP Address IP address Subnet Mask Subnet mask DHCP Setting that specifies whether to acquire the IP address automatically from a DHCP server Enabled: Acquire...
Page 138 XDCAM remote host with specified device, the default is the model user name and password. name, such as “pdw-850”.) Change When a path was specified, a) If an XDCAM device is selected as the Device Directory...
Page 139 When the connection is complete (the • Set the ETHERNET/USB item on the indicators of all items have turned green), the POWER SAVE page of the OPERATION Upload Clips via Direct FTP screen appears. menu to DSABL. To check the connection on the remote Note host side When several files are to be transferred, the entire...
Page 140: Downloading Clips
The duration of the transfer range appears in • When more 301 or more clips are stored on a remote host, the denominator indicating the clip the lower right of the screen. total at the upper right is shown as “- - -”, and the Note names of the 301st and following clips are not displayed.
Page 141 Set up the two units as follows. Press the SET/S.SEL button or the MENU knob. Settings on this unit The Select Remote Host screen appears. Item Setting POWER SAVE ETHERNET/ ENABLE Select “Hosts Discovered via UPnP”, page of and then press the SET/S.SEL button or OPERATION the MENU knob.
Page 142: Shortcut List
Shortcut List You can access many functions from the button is held down while another is pressed, for keyboard, without displaying a menu (shortcut example “SHIFT + RESET/RETURN”. operations). Note Shortcuts are available for the following The same shortcut may access different functions, functions.
Page 143: Menu Organization
Menu Displays and Detailed Settings Chapter [B] OPERATION menu Menu Organization OPERATION OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 SUPERIMPOSE REC FUNCTION ASSIGNABLE SW POWER SAVE The following chart shows the organization of VF DISP 1 menus in this camcorder. VF DISP 2 VF DISP 3 VF DISP 4 TOP MENU...
Page 144: Top Menu And Top-Level Menus
[C] PAINT menu [E] FILE menu PAINT FILE USER FILE SW STATUS WHITE USER FILE 2 BLACK/FLARE ALL FILE GAMMA SCENE FILE BLACK GAMMA REFERENCE KNEE USER GAMMA DETAIL 1 LENS FILE 1 DETAIL 2 LENS FILE 2 SD DETAIL LENS FILE 3 SKIN DETAIL USB MEMORY...
Page 145 Once a camcorder is set up according to your USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu preferences and you save an ALL file on a USB This menu allows you to add pages to or delete flash drive, you can easily set other camcorders to pages from the USER menu to suit your needs.
Page 146: Menu List
Menu List Tips • The bold-faced numbers designate the pages that have been registered in the USER menu at the factory. • The bold-faced settings are the factory default settings. • The initial value of items with a setting range of –99 to 99 is 0. •...
Page 147: Output 2
Page Item Settings Description OUTPUT 2 DOWN CON MODE CROP/SQEZE Sets the conversion mode for down-converted output. WIDE ID THROU/AUTO Specifies whether to add wide picture information to the SD output signal. THROU: Output the video signals without adding wide picture information.
Page 148 Page Item Settings Description CACHE/INTVAL REC OFF/CACHE/A. INT/ For details, see “Starting a shoot FUNCTION M. INT with a few seconds of pre-stored picture data (Picture Cache CACHE REC TIME 0-2S/2-4S/4-6S/6-8S/8- function)” (page 78) and “Time- 10S/18-20S/28-30S lapse video (Interval Rec TAKE TOTAL TIME 5MIN/10MIN/15MIN/ function)”...
Page 149 Page Item Settings Description VF DISP 1 VF DISP OFF/ON For details, see “Selecting the display items” (page 192). VF DISP MODE 1/2/3 DISP EXTENDER OFF/ON DISP FILTER OFF/ON DISP WHITE OFF/ON DISP GAIN OFF/ON DISP SHUTTER OFF/ON DISP AUDIO OFF/ON DISP DISC OFF/ON...
Page 150 Page Item Settings Description MARKER 1 MARKER OFF/ON For details, see “Setting the marker display” (page 194). CENTER OFF/ON CENTER MARK 1/2/3/4 SAFTY ZONE OFF/ON SAFTY AREA 80%/90%/92.5%/95% ASPECT OFF/ON ASPECT SELECT 15:9/14:9/13:9/4:3/1.85/ 2.35 ASPECT MASK OFF/ON ASPECT MASK LVL 0 to 12 to 15 100% MARKER OFF/ON...
Page 151 Page Item Settings Description VF SETTING ZEBRA OFF/ON For details, see “Setting the viewfinder” (page 195). ZEBRA SELECT 1/2/BOTH ZEBRA1 DET LVL 20% to 70% to 107% ZEBRA1 APT LVL 1% to 10% to 20% ZEBRA2 DET LVL 52% to 100% to 109% VF DETAIL VF DETAIL OFF/ON...
Page 152 Page Item Settings Description WHITE WHITE SWITCH <B> MEM/ATW Specifies the operating mode SETTING when the WHITE BAL switch is set to the B side. MEM: Auto white balance ATW: Auto tracing white balance SHOCKLESS WHITE OFF/1/2/3 Specifies the transition time when the WHITE BAL switch is changed to a new setting (1 is fastest)
Page 153 Page Item Settings Description SHT ENABLE SHUTTER ECS OFF/ON SHUTTER SLS OFF/ON SHUTTER 1/32 OFF/ON SHUTTER 1/33 OFF/ON SHUTTER 1/40 OFF/ON SHUTTER 1/48 OFF/ON SHUTTER 1/50 OFF/ON SHUTTER 1/60 OFF/ON SHUTTER 1/96 OFF/ON SHUTTER 1/100 OFF/ON SHUTTER 1/120 OFF/ON SHUTTER 1/125 OFF/ON SHUTTER 1/250 OFF/ON...
Page 154 Page Item Settings Description CLIP TITLE TITLE DSABL/ENABL For details, see “Assigning user- defined clip titles automatically” SELECT PREFIX EXEC (page 85). (When the TITLE item is set to “ENABL”) CLEAR NUMERIC EXEC (When the TITLE item is set to “ENABL”) LOAD PREFIX DATA EXEC (When the TITLE item...
Page 155: Paint Menu
PAINT menu Page Item Settings Description SW STATUS GAMMA OFF/ON Turns the gamma correction on or off. BLACK GAMMA OFF/ON Turns the black gamma correction on or off. MATRIX OFF/ON Turns the linear matrix correction and user-set matrix correction functions on or off. KNEE OFF/ON Turns the knee correction on or...
Page 156 Page Item Settings Description BLACK/ MASTER BLACK (–99 to 99) Adjusts the master black level. FLARE R BLACK (–99 to 99) Adjusts the R black level. B BLACK (–99 to 99) Adjusts the B black level. MASTER FLARE (–99 to 99) Adjusts the flare level of the master.
Page 157 Page Item Settings Description BLACK BLACK GAMMA OFF/ON Turns the black gamma GAMMA correction on or off. BLACK GAM RANGE LOW/L.MID/H.MID/ Sets the range affected by black HIGH gamma. BLACK GAM LEVEL (–99 to 99) Adjusts the master black gamma. TEST OUT SELECT VBS/Y/R/G/B Selects the output signal of TEST...
Page 158 Page Item Settings Description DETAIL 2 KNEE APERTURE OFF/ON Turns the knee aperture function on or off. KNEE APT LVL (–99 to 99) Sets the knee aperture level. DETAIL LIMIT (–99 to 99) Sets the both detail black and white limiters. DTL WHT LMT (–99 to 99) Sets the detail white limiter.
Page 159 Page Item Settings Description SKIN DETAIL SKIN DETAIL ALL OFF/ON Turns on or off all of channels 1, 2 and 3 for the color detail function. SKIN DETECT Moves to color detection Executes the color detail page. function. SKIN AREA IND OFF/ON Turns on and off the function that displays a zebra pattern where...
Page 160 Page Item Settings Description MTX LINEAR MATRIX OFF/ON Turns the linear matrix correction and user-set matrix correction functions on or off. MATRIX(USER) OFF/ON Turns the user-set matrix correction function on or off. MATRIX(PRESET) OFF/ON Turns the preset matrix correction function on or off. MATRIX(PRST) SEL 1/2/3/4/5/6 Selects the preset matrix...
Page 161 Page Item Settings Description V MODULATION V MOD OFF/ON Turns the V modulation function on or off. MASTER VMOD (–99 to 99) Adjusts the master V modulation level. R VMOD (–99 to 99) Adjusts the R V modulation level. G VMOD (–99 to 99) Adjusts the G V modulation level.
Page 162: Maintenance Menu
Page Item Settings Description SCENE FILE STANDARD Recalls the scene file saved in the memory of the camcorder. STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD – Clears all current detail-adjusted settings and switch settings and returns the settings to the standard settings saved in the reference file.
Page 163 Page Item Settings Description BLACK BLK SHAD CH R/G/B/TEST/ Selects the channel adjusted by this menu. If SHADING “TEST” is selected, the setting is the same as the setting of TEST OUT SELECT. TEST OUT VBS/Y/R/G/B/ Selects the signal output of the TEST OUT SELECT connector.
Page 164 Sets the voltage level of the battery at which the END warning should be issued. Other BEFORE 11.5V to 11.8V Used when a battery pack other than a Sony to 17.0V (in battery pack is used. Sets the voltage level of 0.1V steps) the battery at which the BEFORE END warning should be issued.
Page 165 Page Item Settings Description BATTERY 2 TYPE DETECTION AUTO/OTHER AUTO: Automatically detects the type of the battery. OTHER: Always judges the battery to be of the “OTHER” type regardless of the actual battery type. SEGMENT NO.7 11.0V to 17.0V When the battery type Battery status (in 0.1 V steps) judgment is “OTHER”,...
Page 166 Page Item Settings Description AUDIO-1 FRONT MIC MONO/STREO Input mode selection for front microphone. SELECT AUDIO CH3/4 CH1/2/SW Selects the sources to be recorded to channels MODE CH-3/4. CH1/2: Same sources as CH-1/2. SW: Signals selected by the AUDIO IN CH- 3/CH-4 switches.
Page 167 Page Item Settings Description AUDIO-3 AU SG (1KHz) ON/OFF/AUTO Sets whether to output a 1 kHz test tone during the Color Bar mode or not. ON: A 1 kHz test tone is output during the Color Bar mode. OFF: A 1 kHz test tone is not output during the Color Bar mode.
Page 168 Page Item Settings Description AUDIO-3 AUDIO CH4 FIX/FRONT Selects the audio level recorded on channel 4. FIX: Fixed LEVEL FRONT: Level as adjusted by the MIC LEVEL control on the front panel of the camcorder Menu List...
Page 169 Page Item Settings Description WRR VALID CH ALL/CH1 Selects whether to enable channels 1 and 2 of SETTING the wireless receiver, or channel 1 only. ALL: Enable both channel 1 and 2. CH1: Enable channel 1 only. Select this setting to use the wireless receiver as a monaural receiver.
Page 170 Page Item Settings Description TIMECODE TC OUT AUTO/GENE Selects the timecode signal output. AUTO: Outputs the timecode generator output during recording and outputs the timecode reader output during playback. GENE: Outputs the timecode generator output during recording and playback. DF/NDF DF/NDF Sets DF or NDF mode.
Page 171 Page Item Settings Description REC TALLY OFF/ON Turns the tally illumination control on or off when the battery is almost exhausted or the CONFIG 1 BLINK disc is almost full. REC START BEEP OFF/ON Turns the REC START/STOP alarm sound on or off.
Page 172 Page Item Settings Description TEST SAW SAW/REC Selects the test signal. CONFIG 2 SELECT COLOR BAR ARIB/100%/ Selects the HD color bar type. SELECT 75%/SMPTE USER & ALL OFF/ON Show only USER menu in the top menu. ONLY RM COMMON OFF/ON Selects whether or not to share settings for MEMORY...
Page 173 “ALAC” has appeared in the viewfinder. Contact your dealer or a Sony service representative for more information about lenses that support aberration correction.
Page 174 Page Item Settings Description AUTO IRIS 2 IRIS WINDOW 1/2/3/4/5/6/VAR Selects the auto iris detection window. VAR: variable IRIS WINDOW OFF/ON Turns on and off the function which displays a frame marker for the auto iris detection window. IRIS LEVEL (–99 to 99) Adjusts the level of the auto iris target value.
Page 175 Page Item Settings Description EXEC Suppresses white flecks by executing the automatic pixel noise reduction function. APR(SLS) EXEC Suppresses white flecks in SLS (Slow Speed Shutter) mode by executing the automatic pixel noise reduction function. Note The execution time for this function is about 30 minutes.
Page 176 Page Item Settings Description NETWORK 1 NETWORK SETUP EXEC Displays the NETWORK SETTING page, so that you can make network settings. DHCP Display only Enables or disables automatic acquisition of an IP address from a DHCP server IP ADDRESS Display only IP address SUBNET MASK Display only...
Page 177 Page Item Settings Description Wi-Fi Wi-Fi SETUP EXEC Displays the Wi-Fi SETTING page so that you can make wireless LAN settings. Wi-Fi STATUS [-----]/ Communication/connection status xxxxx: Displays the signal strength by [xxxxx]/ CONNECT the number of x’s. (display only) CONNECT: Executing the connection sequence WIRELESS MODE ----/802.11b/...
Page 178: File Menu
OUTPUT 1 page of the OPERATION menu must be c) When TYPE DETECTION in the BATTERY 2 page set to HDSDI. is set to “AUTO”, any batteries other than Sony BP- h) Pixel noise is reduced to some extent by automatic series batteries and Anton Bauer intelligent battery black balance adjustment (see page 52), but the systems are classified as “Others”.
Page 179 Page Item Settings Description ALL FILE ALL FILE LOAD EXEC Load ALL file. ALL FILE SAVE EXEC Save ALL file. F.ID Blank/up to 16 Name ALL file. characters ALL PRESET EXEC Return all items to preset values. STORE ALL PRESET EXEC Save the current settings of all items as preset values.
Page 180 Page Item Settings Description USER GAMMA LOAD EXEC Loads user-created gamma table GAMMA data (a user gamma file) from a USB flash drive into internal memory. GAMMA RESET EXEC Clears a user gamma file from internal memory. F.ID — Displays the name of the user gamma file in internal memory.
Page 181 Page Item Settings Description LENS FILE 2 (–99 to 99) Adjusts the lens file V SAW LENS M VMOD shading compensation. –480 to 0 to 479 Compensates the horizontal LENS CENTER H position of lens file center marker. –270 to 0 to 269 Compensates the vertical position LENS CENTER V of lens file center marker.
Page 182: Diagnosis Menu
DIAGNOSIS menu Page Item Description HOURS OPERATION Displays the total time that this unit has been powered on, in METER units of hours. LASER Displays the total number of output parameters to the optical heads. OPERATION (rst) Displays the total time that this unit has been powered on, in units of hours (reset possible).
Page 183 Page Item Description DEV STATUS I/O: FP, CN, DCP, VF Displays the status of each internal device of this unit. D/A: DCP1, DCP2 EEPROM: CN, DCP, FRAM: AT FAN: MB LSI: DCP1, DCP2, SCI: SY, RM Menu List...
Page 184: Menu Operations
indicating the current status of the camcorder Menu Operations appears on the viewfinder screen. For details, see “Selecting the display items” (page 192). To display the TOP menu With no menu displayed on the screen, hold down the MENU knob and set the MENU ON/OFF Displaying menus switch to ON.
Page 185 To scroll pages ?001 OUTPUT1 ?005 REC FUNCTION SDI OUT1 SELECT: CACHE/INTVAL REC: SDI OUT2 SELECT: SDI OUT2 SUPER : TEST OUT SELECT: DISC EXCHG CACHE: TEST OUT SUPER : CLIP CONT REC LIVE LOGGING When ? blinks, turn the MENU knob to switch pages. To select a menu or setting item 001 OUTPUT1 001 OUTPUT1...
Page 186: Superimpose 04.Lcd
Example: When using the OPERATION menu TOP menu CONTENTS page <TOP MENU> ?000 CONTENTS USER 01.OUTPUT 1 USER MENU CUSTOMIZE 02.OUTPUT 2 03.SUPERIMPOSE OPERATION 04.LCD PAINT 05.REC FUNCTION MAINTENANCE 06.ASSIGNABLE SW FILE 07.POWER SAVE If the menu DIAGNOSIS 08.VF DISP 1 has not been ADVANCED 09.VF DISP 2...
Page 187: Using The User Menu (Example Menu Operation)
When you set items on the ALL, To display the TOP menu when another OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE, menu is displayed FILE, and DIAGNOSIS menus, move b to Move b to “TOP” displayed at the top right of the menu that contains the desired item in the each page of the menu, and press the MENU TOP menu, and then press the MENU knob.
Page 188: Editing The User Menu
When nothing appears in front of the page To end the menu operation, set the number MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF. Turn the MENU knob to move b to the page The menu disappears from the screen, and number, and press the MENU knob. Then turn the the display indicating the current status of the MENU knob to switch pages.
Page 189: Select Insert, And Press The Menu Knob
To delete items from a page by using the Example: when the EDIT USER 9 page is CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch selected E10 EDIT USER 9 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “To add a new page” (page 188). Press the MENU knob. Then select the item that you want to delete.
Page 190 Select the position to which you want to The EDIT PAGE appears. move the item, and press the MENU ?E01 EDIT PAGE knob. 01.OUTPUT 1 The item selected in step 2 moves to the 02.OUTPUT 2 03.SUPERIMPOSE position that you selected in step 4. 04.LCD 05.REC FUNCTION 06.ASSIGNABLE SW...
Page 191: Resetting User Menu Settings To The Standard Settings
Press the MENU knob. Then select the E22 EDIT PAGE NAME1 page that you want to delete, and press USER1 : USER 1 the MENU knob. USER2 : USER 2 USER3 : USER 3 The EDIT FUNCTION page appears. USER4 : USER 4 USER5 : USER 5 USER6 : USER 6 USER7 : USER 7...
Page 192: Monitor
Display the USER FILE page of the Setting the Status FILE menu, and press the MENU knob. For details on menu operations, see “Basic Display on the menu operations” (page 184). Viewfinder Screen and ?F01 USER FILE the LCD Monitor USER FILE LOAD EXEC USER FILE SAVE...
Page 193: Change Confirmation/Adjustment Progress Messages
VF DISP 3 page Item Description DISP DISC Remaining disc capacity Item Description indicator DISP CLIP Selects the type of clip name to DISP IRIS Iris opening indicator NAME display. a) The viewfinder display can be also turned on or DISP SCENE Turns on or off the display of off by using the DISPLAY of the DISPLAY/...
Page 194: Setting The Marker Display
Y: Message is displayed. Setting the marker display N: Message is not displayed. Switch the display of the center and safety zone Message display Message Display markers on or off, and select whether the area condition mode indicated by the safety zone marker is 80%, 90%, setting 92.5%, or 95% of the screen area.
Page 195: Setting The Viewfinder
MARKER 2 page Item Description Item Description ZEBRA Turns the zebra display on or Turns the display of the box off. USER BOX cursor on and off. ZEBRA Selects ZEBRA 1, ZEBRA 2 or USER BOX Sets the width of the box SELECT BOTH.
Page 196: Setting The Shot Id
(How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn To carry out superimposed recording the MENU knob to move b to the desired item.) To actually record the items selected for Display the SHOT DISP page of the superimposed recording on the SHOT DISP page, OPERATION menu, and press the set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to BARS, DCC OFF.
Page 197: Displaying The Status Confirmation Screens
Select one of ID-1 to ID-4, and press the To insert a space MENU knob. In step 3 above, move the x mark over INS, and A x mark appears over the first character press the MENU knob. position in the string, and characters can now To cancel inserting a space, move the x mark be input.
Page 198: Adjustments And Settings From Menus
• Type of input signal to audio channels 1 to 4 Adjustments and • Input level of audio channels 1 to 4 Settings from Menus You can use the SET STATUS page of the OPERATION menu to set whether or not the status confirmation screens are displayed.
Page 199: Selecting The Output Signals
Item Description Item Setting TURBO OFF: When you operate the SDI OUT 1 Selects the signal output from SW IND GAIN selector after SELECT the SDI OUT1 connector. pressing the button to which OFF: Do not output video. the TURBO GAIN function HD-SDI: Output HD-SDI.
Page 200 Display the ASSIGNABLE page of the Function Description OPERATION menu, and press the SUPER Assigns a mixing switch MENU knob. (VFDISP& function that selects mixing MENU) or no mixing of For details on menu operations, see “Basic superimposed viewfinder menu operations” (page 184). and menu text data into the video signals output from the You can assign functions by using the...
Page 201 OPERATION menu, you can use this switch to Function Description display the image of the return video signal on ZOOM TELE/ For use with a lens that the viewfinder. supports serial WIDE d) Only the Assign 3 SEL and Assign 4 SEL screens communications, assign the appear.
Page 202 Function Content E21 EDIT ASSIGN SEL DIGITAL Assigns the function that electronically magnifies the EXTENDER central part of the picture. (All video output is magnified, including recorded video.) x2, x3, and x4 are available for selection. CLIP CONT Assigns the function that turns the Clip Continuous Rec Move the b cursor to the item to set function on and off.
Page 203: Setting Power Saving Functions
switches, each time the switch is pressed toggles Turn the MENU knob to select the the function on or off. desired setting, and press the MENU When another type of menu item is assigned, knob. pressing the switch displays the item and its Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set setting value on the viewfinder screen.
Page 204 This page displays the following network M25 Wi-Fi items. Wi-Fi SETUP EXEC Item Description Wi-Fi STATUS : [-----] WIRELESS MODE: 802.11b SSID Network name SSID: (unknown) TYPE Network connection mode NETWORK TYPE : INFRA INFRA: Infrastructure mode AUTH OPEN ENCRYPTION DISABLE ADHOC: Ad hoc mode Signal strength...
Page 205 To specify a connection destination Wi-Fi>SSID manually SSID:? Specify the following items on the Wi-Fi SETTING page. !#$%&"()+.-,0123456789: =@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV Item name Setting WXYZ[]^_abcdefghijklmnop qrstuvwxyz{}~ SSID (network name) Up to 32 alphanumeric INS DEL RET ESC END characters or symbols NETWORK TYPE INFRA: Infrastructure See steps 3 and 4 in “Setting the shot ID”...
Page 206: Setting The Color Temperature Manually
Select the desired connection Notes destination from the detected access • WPS does not support the following. points, and then press the MENU knob. - Ad hoc mode - IEEE 802.1x • The access point must support WPS. Setting the color temperature •...
Page 207: Specifying An Offset For The Auto White Balance Setting
Item Description Specifying an offset for the auto WARM- Adjusts the value more white balance setting COOL BAL precisely if the adjustment by <B> WARM-COOL <B> is not By setting an offset for the value of auto white satisfactory. balance, you can make the picture warmer or Set the WHITE BAL switch to the colder.
Page 208: Setting The Umid Data
To set UMID ownership information Setting the UMID data (How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired item.) What is a UMID? The UMID (Unique Material Identifier) is a Display the UMID SET page of the unique identifier for audio-visual material OPERATION menu, and press the...
Page 209 ORGANIZATION (organization code) Enter an abbreviated 4-byte alphanumeric string for the organization code. Notes • Organization codes must be acquired by applying to the SMPTE registration office. When no organization code has been acquired, it is forbidden to enter an arbitrary string. As a rule, the code “00”...
Page 210: Saving And Recalling User Files
Saving and Loading User Setting Data Chapter To set a file ID for the data to be saved Saving and Recalling Set the file ID before going to step 2. For details on setting the file ID, see “To set the User Files file ID”...
Page 211 ERROR occurred. error, and When you carry out a user file save operation (flashing) consult a Sony (see page 210), the set file ID is saved on the service USB flash drive together with the data. representative. To select the file information items to be...
Page 212: Loading Saved Data From A Usb Flash Drive
A USB flash Reconnect to MEMORY drive error confirm the ERROR occurred. error, and Loading saved data from a USB (flashing) consult a Sony flash drive service representative. Note FILE The USB flash Data saved on a ERROR drive contains...
Page 213: Returning The User File Settings To The Standard Settings
Returning the user file settings to Saving and Loading the standard settings Scene Files (How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired item.) Display the USER FILE page of the You can save various settings for shooting a FILE menu, and press the MENU knob.
Page 214 Select SCENE STORE, and press the To save scene files stored in the MENU knob. camcorder memory on a USB flash drive The SCENE STORE page appears. All five scene files stored in the camcorder Press the MENU knob, then select the memory can be saved on a USB flash drive in a desired file number, and press the single operation.
Page 215: Loading Scene Files
To load a scene file saved on a USB flash To select the file information items to be drive displayed 1 Select SCENE RECALL, and press the You can select the items of file information to be MENU knob. displayed on the SCENE STORE pages (P01 to The SCENE RECALL page appears.
Page 216: Returning The Scene File Settings To The Standard Settings
P01 SCENE RECALL Jumping to a File- RECALL OK? YES NO DISPLAY MODE Related Menu Page 001.SCENE1 002.SCENE2 003.NO FILE when Connecting a USB 004.SCENE4 005.SCENE5 Flash Drive ***.5FILE LOAD MEM1-5 To carry out the load (recall), select A USB flash drive enables you to save user files, YES and press the MENU knob.
Page 217 • When OFF is selected on the USB IN > JUMP TO page. • When any of the following menu pages is already displayed. - A file-related page such as the USER FILE page of the FILE menu - USB MEMORY, ALL FILE, SCENE FILE, LENS FILE, REFERENCE or ROM VERSION page Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page when Connecting a USB Flash Drive...
Page 218: Overview
File Operations Chapter Overview A remote computer can be connected to this unit via FTP and used to operate on recorded data which has been saved in data files, such as video and audio data files. Connect the network connectors on this unit and the remote computer, using a network cable (see page 223).
Page 219: File Operation Restrictions
(Continued) File operation restrictions This section explains which operations are Write: Write data sequentially from the start to possible on files stored in each directory. the end of the file. When required, the following operation tables Partial write: Write data to a part of the file only. distinguish reading and writing from partial Note reading and writing.
Page 220 File name Content Operations Read/ Write/ Rename Create Delete Partial Partial read write Other files Files other than the above a) Only when NAMING FORM on the FILE NAMING Notes page of the OPERATION menu is set to FREE. • Directories cannot be created in the root directory. b) Only files which can be written by XDCAM.
Page 221 Component directory File name Content Operations Read/ Write/ Rename Create Delete Partial Partial read write Audio clip files (MXF files) b), c) b), d) P*.MXF generated when you execute voice over editing on the PDW-HR1 *: 0001 to 0099 Other files Files other than the above a) The “P*”...
Page 222 Sub directory File name Content Operations Read/ Write/ Rename Create Delete Partial Partial read write Proxy AV data (MXF file) generated C*S01.MXF automatically when a C*.MXF file is created. *: 0001 to 9999 Other files Files other than the above a) The “C*”...
Page 223: Ftp File Operations
• To create a new directory in the General directory, first FTP File Operations create a directory on the desktop and rename it using only characters that can be used on this unit. Then drag it from the desktop and drop it in the General directory. PROAV directory This directory displays individual files on the disc.
Page 224: Making Ftp Connections
For more information about using FTP The password is set to the model name client software, refer to the documentation of the (“pdw-850”) when the unit is shipped from FTP client software on your system. the factory. The login is complete when the password is To log in verified.
Page 225: Command List
Syntax: STRU <SP> <structure-code> <CRLF> to complete the login process. Syntax: PASS <SP> <password> <CRLF> <structure-code> can be any of the following. Input example: PASS pdw-850 However, for XDCAM, the structure is always “F”, regardless of the structure-code specification. • F: File structure (default) QUIT •...
Page 226 LIST STOR Sends a list of files from this unit to the remote computer. Begins transfer of a copy of a file in the specified path on Syntax: LIST <SP> <options> <SP> <path-name> the remote computer to the current directory on this unit. <CRLF>...
Page 227 For details, see “File operation restrictions” (page NOOP 219). Does nothing except return a response. (Used to check Syntax: DELE <SP> <path-name> <CRLF> whether this unit is running.) Input example: DELE Clip/C0099.MXF Syntax: NOOP <CRLF> STAT Sends information about properties of the specified file, Displays the current directory (“/”...
Page 228 of video and audio data), for transfer of the required Note segment only. The date and time cannot be acquired in the following Note cases. • When the path name includes a wildcard (“*”, A segment greater than the file size cannot be specified. replaced by any string of characters, or “?”, replaced by any single character).
Page 229: Recording Continuous Timecode Via Ftp Connection
SITE DF Recording Continuous Acquires the amount of free disc space. Syntax: SITE <SP> DF <CRLF> Timecode via FTP Connection SITE CHMOD Locks and unlocks clips. Also sets permissions for directories and files in the General directory. When you are connected to the unit via FTP, you Syntax: SITE CHMOD <SP>...
Page 230: Testing The Camcorder Before Shooting
Maintenance Chapter After confirming that the disc is not Testing the Camcorder write-protected, load the disc and close the disc compartment lid. before Shooting Testing the camera Set the switches and selectors as follows. Check the functions of the camcorder before setting out for a shooting session, preferably by operating the camcorder together with a color video monitor.
Page 231 Check each of the following operations. camcorder, the audio level indicators • The menu is displayed on the viewfinder appear on the viewfinder screen. screen. Check that setting the ZEBRA switch to • Turn the MENU knob and check that the ON and OFF makes the zebra pattern menu page changes to the next page.
Page 232: Testing The Vdr
If an extender mechanism is Press the F REV button, then press the incorporated in your lens, put the PLAY/PAUSE button. extender lever of the lens into the 2× Check that fast reverse playback and normal playback are performed. position and check the following points. •...
Page 233 Perform the operations of steps 1 and 2 (4) Testing the earphone and speaker explained in “(5) Testing external microphones”. Turn the MONITOR volume control and check that the speaker volume Set the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switches changes accordingly. to FRONT. Connect an earphone to the front or Perform the operations of steps 4 and 5 rear EARPHONE jack.
Page 234: Maintenance
Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to Maintenance F-RUN, and check that the timecode indication starts changing again and continues to change even when you restart recording and stop recording again. Set the DISPLAY switch to U-BIT, and Cleaning the viewfinder check that the user bit data that was set is displayed.
Page 235: Note About The Battery Terminal
Periodic inspections are recommended to keep the unit working properly and to prolong its usable lifetime. Contact a Sony service or sales representative for more information about inspections. Maintenance...
Page 236: Operation Warnings
Operation Warnings If a problem occurs when the camcorder is • The WARNING indicator on the side panel of powered or is being operated, a warning is issued the camcorder (“C”), and a warning sound from by various visible and audible indicators. These the speaker and earphones (“D”) visible and audible indicators are: •...
Page 237 REC/TALLY BATT indication indicator — — — Problem VDR operation Action to take Recording error Recording stops. Turn off the power and consult a Sony service representative. Warning State WARNING Warning sound REC/TALLY BATT indication indicator — — — Problem...
Page 238 Warning State WARNING Warning sound REC/TALLY BATT indication indicator — — — Problem VDR operation Action to take A disc defect was detected. Recording continues, avoiding the If defects are detected defect, but may be substandard. repeatedly, exchange the disc. Warning State WARNING...
Page 239 Warning State WARNING Warning sound REC/TALLY BATT indication indicator — — — — — — Problem VDR operation Action to take Disc cannot be salvaged. Cannot record. Salvage on device used to record. Warning State WARNING Warning sound REC/TALLY BATT indication indicator —...
Page 240 DATA NG! the LCD monitor only (When the DISP SEL/ EXPAND button is set to STATUS) a) Contact a Sony service representative to replace the j) When TL-RE (3-layer) disc is inserted battery. k) When QL-R (4-layer) disc is inserted...
Page 241 Run Salvage A disc that requires salvage was System FREQ This appears when the current inserted. To record on the disc, system frequency of this unit does eject the disc, insert it again, and not match the system frequency of execute salvage processing.
Page 242 NVRAM NG! An error was detected while accessing internal memory. Power No EM Space Essence marks cannot be inserted. the unit off and contact a Sony EM Full! For details, see “Recording service representative. essence marks” (page 77). Update Err! A firmware update failed.
Page 243 Move is An attempt is made to execute a Alarm messages during thumbnail Invalid. Move Sub Clips operation (see search, scene selection, and clip list page 123) when there are no sub operations clip in the current clip list, or when there is only one.
Page 244 “No Flash In the media selection screen of Drive” the Load Planning Metadata/ Select Drive command, “USB Flash Drive” was selected with no USB flash drive connected. Not Loaded. A command related to planning metadata was executed with no planning metadata loaded. Try again after loading planning metadata.
Page 245: Important Notes On Operation
Do the following to prevent this from happening. If you should experience problems with the unit, • When you move or operate the camcorder in an contact a Sony representative. environment where condensation may form, be sure to load a disc in advance and close the disc Use and storage locations compartment lid.
Page 246 may be produced on the screen, or the image may Fitting the zoom lens be distorted. It is important to fit the lens correctly, as Aliasing otherwise damage may result. Be sure to refer to When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they the section “Mounting the Lens”...
Page 247: Specifications
• Connect only devices with current consumption of Specifications 1.0 A or lower to the DC OUT connector. Operating temperature –5 °C to +40 °C (23 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Humidity General 10% to 90% (relative humidity)
Page 248: Lens
Outputs 18 Mbps, 4-ch audio (playback only): More than 248 min. (PFD50DLA), Test output More than 112 min. (PFD23A) BNC (1), switchable 18 Mbps, 2-ch audio (playback only): HD: Y More than 265 min. (PFD50DLA), SD: composite (character on/off) More than 122 min. (PFD23A) SDI outputs Recording frame rate BNC type (2)
Page 249: Audio Performance
Ethernet RJ-45 (1) 100BASE-TX: IEEE 802.3u Shutter speed (time) 10BASE-T: IEEE 802.3 1080/59.94i: 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS , SLS For proxy recording on USB flash drive 1080/50i: 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, and firmware version update (1) 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS , SLS 1) ECS: Extended Clear Scan 2) SLS: Slow Shutter...
Page 250: Other Equipment
Note Additional equipment Contact a Sony service representative for information about the viewfinders able to use the BKW-401. Power supply and related equipment Other equipment BP- GL65/GL95/L60S/L80S/FL75 Battery Pack Built-in LCD monitor BC-L160/L500/L70 Battery Charger 3.5-inch type color LCD monitor 960 ×...
Page 251 • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF ANY KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY THIRD PARTIES. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS, REPAIR, OR REPRODUCTION OF ANY DATA RECORDED ON THE INTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEM,...
Page 252: Chart Of Optional Components And Accessories
Microphone Holder PDW-HD1500, PDW-F75 HDVF-20A/200/ C35W/C30WR HDCAM series recorder Viewfinder HDW-2000 series recorder, HDW-S280 WRR-855S UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit DWR-S02D Digital Wireless Receiver PFD23A/PFD50DLA Professional disc PDW-850 CBK-WA01 RM-B170/B750 Wi-Fi Adaptor Remote Control Unit CBK-WA100 Wireless Adaptor VCT-14 Tripod adaptor Tripod...
Page 253: List Of Supported Usb Keyboards
List of Supported USB Keyboards When the area of use is set to NTSC AREA/PAL AREA and the font setting is European Alphabet On this unit, you can enter any of the characters 1) When the font setting is “Simplified Chinese” or “Traditional Chinese”, a keyboard with the same and symbols supported by the keyboards listed layout as the English [United States] keyboard is...
Page 254 German [Germany] Italian [Italy] Polish (Programmers) [Poland] Russian [Russia] Spanish [Spain] List of Supported USB Keyboards...
Page 255 When the area of use is set to NTSC AREA/PAL AREA and the font setting is Korean The keyboard is fixed as the Korean keyboard, Note and you can enter Hangul characters. The keyboard language cannot be changed. When the area of use is set to NTSC(J)AREA The keyboard is fixed as the Japanese keyboard.
Page 256: Recommended Usb Flash Drives (As Of April 2014)
Recommended USB Trademarks and Flash Drives (As of April Licenses 2014) The following Sony USB flash drives are MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio recommended for use with this unit. License Pocket Bit QX series • USM128GQX THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE •...
Page 257: Mpeg-2 Video Patent Portfolio License
* Redistributions of source code must retain the MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio above copyright notice, this list of conditions License and the following disclaimer. * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN the above copyright notice, this list of CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY conditions and the following disclaimer in the MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE...
Page 258: About Openssl
About OpenSSL OpenSSL License --------------- /* ==================================================================== * Copyright (c) 1998-2008 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions * are met: * 1.
Page 259 * This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young * (eay@cryptsoft.com). This product includes software written by Tim * Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com). Original SSLeay License ----------------------- /* Copyright (C) 1995-1998 Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com) * All rights reserved. * This package is an SSL implementation written * by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com).
Page 260 * ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF...
Page 261: About Gps
• Error due to GPS satellites About GPS The unit automatically calculates your location when it receives signals from three or more GPS satellites. The positioning accuracy enabled by GPS satellites is about 10 m (33 ft), but larger errors in positioning may occur due to the surroundings when positioning is used.
Page 262: Index
Black balance, adjusting 52 Index BRIGHT button 19 BRIGHT control 26 Built-in speaker 17 Symbols Camera operator tally indicator 26 CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch 16 ! (warning) indicator 27 CC 5600K function 200 +48V/OFF switches 25 Chapter thumbnail screen 103 Numerics Chapter function 111 Clip 120 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 24 assigning user-defined name 88...
Page 263 Cooling fan control mode 29 Expand Cover 16 thumbnail screen 103 Current clip list 121 Expand function 110 Customization Extender 28 assigning functions to ASSIGN switches External battery 29 External device control and single clip playback 30 External input status 30 Eyecup 26 Date, setting 37 DC IN connector 12...
Page 264 GUI screen setting menu operations 184 operations 108 setting menu organization 143 switching 99 thumbnail menu 104 GUI screen operations section 22 MENU button 22 MENU knob 14 MENU ON/OFF switch 16 Message change confirmation/adjustment progress HOLD/CHAPTER button 18 operation/alarm 240 warning 237 MIC IN (+48 V) connector 13 Index picture...
Page 265 Plug 26 SHIFT button 22 Power saving function 203 Shooting Power source voltage/battery remaining advanced operations 77 capacity 29 basic procedure 72 Power supply 32 Shortcut list 142 POWER switch 11 Shot data PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch 22 recording 195 PREV button 18 Shot ID Protection cover of the audio control section setting 196...
Page 266 searching 110 adjusting screen 37 selecting 109 attaching 33 selecting clip information 114 cleaning 234 selecting multiple thumbnails 110 detaching eyepiece 36 Thumbnail image, setting 78 HDVF-20A (optional) 26 THUMBNAIL indicator 22 moving shoe up 34 Thumbnail Menu 104 rotation bracket 35 THUMBNAIL/ESSENCE MARK button 22 screen 27 Time counter display 20...
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Sony PDW-850 Operation Manual

Before Using the Unit

Chapter 1 : Overview

Features

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Chapter 2 : Preparations

Preparing a Power Supply

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock

Mounting the Lens

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

Preparing the Audio Input System

Tripod Mounting

Connecting a Video Light

Using the Shoulder Strap

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings for Shooting

Setting the Recording Format

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

Adjusting the Audio Level

Setting the Time Data

Chapter 4 : Shooting

Handling Discs

Basic Procedure for Shooting

Advanced Operations for Shooting

Chapter 8 : File Operations

Overview

Chapter 5 : Operations in GUI Screens

Thumbnail Operations

Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)

Disc Operations

Transferring Clips (Direct FTP Function)

Shortcut List

Chapter 6 : Menu Displays and Detailed Settings

Menu Organization

Menu List

Menu Operations

Select INSERT, and Press the MENU Knob

Monitor

Adjustments and Settings from Menus

Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data

Saving and Recalling User Files

FTP File Operations

Recording Continuous Timecode Via FTP Connection

Chapter 9 : Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder before Shooting

Maintenance

Operation Warnings

Appendix

Important Notes on Operation

Specifications

Chart of Optional Components and Accessories

List of Supported USB Keyboards

Recommended USB Flash Drives (as of April 2014)

About GPS

Index

Quick Links

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