Sony PDW-U1 Operation Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Sony Manuals
  4. CD/CDR Drive
  5. XDCAM PDW-U1
  6. Operation manual

Sony PDW-U1 Operation Manual

Professional disc drive unit
Hide thumbs Also See for PDW-U1:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Available languages

Available languages

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Operating Manual
PROFESSIONAL DISC DRIVE UNIT
PDW-U1
OPERATION MANUAL
[Japanese/English]
2nd Edition (Revised 7)

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Sony PDW-U1

Summary of Contents for Sony PDW-U1

  • Page 1 PROFESSIONAL DISC DRIVE UNIT PDW-U1 OPERATION MANUAL [Japanese/English] 2nd Edition (Revised 7)
  • Page 3 ................. 5 ................. 6 ................8 ................ 10 ............11 ..........11 ..............12 ..............13 ........15 ............ 15 ..........15 ..............17 ........17 ..............18 ..........18 ..... 18 ..........18 .......... 19 ........ 19 .................. 20 ..........
  • Page 4 ... 22 ..............22 ..............22 ..............23 ..............23 ..................23...
  • Page 5 • • • • •...
  • Page 9 • •...
  • Page 10 DC IN PDW-U1...
  • Page 11 • • • •...
  • Page 12 ACCESS ERROR/ALARM DISC IN Z EJECT...
  • Page 13 DC IN 12V • •...
  • Page 14 DC IN 12V...
  • Page 15 • •...
  • Page 17 • • DC IN 12V PDW-U1...
  • Page 18 • •...
  • Page 19 • • • • • SAVE SAVE • • • •...
  • Page 22 • •...
  • Page 23 ° ° ° ° • • 1...
  • Page 25 • •...
  • Page 26 English If you have questions on the use of the WARNING above Power Cord / Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified service To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, personnel. do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
  • Page 27 If you have any questions about this product, you VAROITUS! may call; LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800- KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA 222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 28 For the customers in Europe service après-vente qualifié. This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Pour les clients au Canada Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est Inquiries related to product compliance conforme à...
  • Page 29 Fachpersonal. Pour les clients en Europe WARNUNG Ce produit a été fabriqué par ou pour le compte de Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Beim Einbau des Geräts ist daher im Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japon. Toutes Festkabel ein leicht zugänglicher les questions relatives à...
  • Page 30 Funkstörungen verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen. Für Kunden in Europa Dieses Produkt wurde von oder für Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokio, 108-0075 Japan hergestellt. Bei Fragen zur Produktkonformität auf Grundlage der Gesetzgebung der Europäischen Union kontaktieren Sie bitte...

  • Page 31: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features ...................33 1-2 Example of Use ...............35 1-3 Recommended Software ............36 1-3-1 List of Software..............36 Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts 2-1 Front Panel ................37 2-2 Rear Panel ................38 Chapter 3 Preparations 3-1 Software Installation ..............40 3-1-1 Windows Installation ............40 3-1-2 Macintosh Installation ...........40...
  • Page 32 Appendix Important Notes on Operation ............ 47 Condensation ................47 Specifications................. 47 Table of Contents...

  • Page 33: Chapter 1 Overview

    IMX, and DVCAM, in addition to all bit the transition point between two clips with rates. different recording formats. 1) XDCAM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Support for dual-layer discs Support for mixed format This unit supports single-layer (23.3 GB) recording mode and dual-layer (50 GB) discs.
  • Page 34 XDCAM clips. as PC data via the USB interface. This allows Professional Discs to be used as data Refer to Sony Professional products web site recording media, with a data storage (page 36) for information about how to install the...

  • Page 35: Example Of Use

    1-2 Example of The following figure shows an example system for reading or writing material recorded with a XDCAM camcorder on a computer connected to this unit. XDCAM camcorder Professional Disc DC IN PDW-U1 DC power supply Reading/Writing Laptop computer 1-2 Example of Use...

  • Page 36: System Requirements

    1-3 Recommended Software 1-3-1 List of Software Download the following software from the Sony Professional Products site for use with this unit. Software Supported OS Function Source XDCAM Drive Windows/ Basic software that allows you to Download from Software Macintosh...

  • Page 37: Chapter 2 Names And Functions Of Parts

    Lights green when the 1 (power) button on malfunction may have occurred. In this case, contact the rear panel is on. your Sony service representative. b ACCESS indicator When the error is eliminated, the indicator goes off.

  • Page 38: Rear Panel

    For details, see 3-4-5 “To Eject Discs With the Unit Powered Off” (page 44). 2-2 Rear Panel f EJECT button Ejects a disc (see page 43). Notes • This button is disabled while the disc is being accessed. Either stop accessing the disc before ejecting, or eject by an operation from the computer.
  • Page 39 For information about how to use your security cable, refer to the instructions provided with the security cable. e Cable clamper Use this clamper to fix the cable of the AC adaptor. Clip the cable with the clamper as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 40: Chapter 3 Preparations

    Use “Add or Remove Programs” on the Control Panel to remove the old version of the Sony XDCAM Drive To use this unit, the necessary software Software. After doing so, be sure to must first be installed on the computer to restart the computer.

  • Page 41: Connections And Settings

    3-2 Connections and Settings 3-2-1 Connecting to a Computer By connecting this unit to a computer, you can use the utility software, and the other software. Notes • The XDCAM Drive Software (see page 40) must be installed in advance. •...

  • Page 42: Power Preparations

    3-3 Power 3-4 Handling Preparations Discs This unit can be powered by AC adaptor. 3-4-1 Discs Used for Connect the supplied AC adaptor and a Reading and Writing power cord (not supplied) to the DC power inlet connector (page 38) on the rear panel This unit uses the following professional of the unit.

  • Page 43: Write-Protecting Discs

    • Deliberately opening the shutter may cause damage. Lower surface • Do not disassemble the cartridge. of the disc Write Inhibit tab • The supplied adhesive labels are recommended for indexing discs. Apply the label in the correct position. Storage •...

  • Page 44: To Eject Discs With The Unit Powered Off

    counterclockwise, as shown in the figure. DISC IN indicator Be careful not to turn the cover more To load than necessary. With the label surface on the right, insert the disc. The disc is drawn in. To unload Press the EJECT Check the position of the screw, then button.
  • Page 45 panel, turning it off, or disconnect the power cord to shut off the AC supply, the unit switches automatically to standby-off mode, and prevent a disc error. 3-4 Handling Discs...

  • Page 46: Chapter 4 Using The Software

    Utility Software. • Click the Start button, and then select “All Programs” > “Sony XDCAM Drive” to start the Utility Software. On a Macintosh computer Open the folder in which the utility...

  • Page 47: Important Notes On Operation

    Appendix Important Notes Specifications on Operation General Power requirements DC 12 V Condensation Power consumption When this unit is moved from a cold place 10 W to a warmer place, or operated in high Operating temperature humidity, condensation may form on the 5ºC to 40ºC (41ºF to 104ºF) optical pickup.
  • Page 48 25 Mbps: Approx. 85 min. 164 (6 18 Mbps: Approx. 112 min. MPEG HD (2 ch) 35 Mbps: Approx. 68 min. 25 Mbps: Approx. 90 min. 18 Mbps: Approx. 122 min. MPEG IMX 50 Mbps: Approx. 45 min. 40 Mbps: Approx. 55 min. 30 Mbps: Approx.
  • Page 49 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Notes • Always make a test recording, and verify that it was recorded successfully. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT...
  • Page 50 Specifications...
  • Page 51 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 portion of this manual or...
  • Page 52 Sony Corporation PDW-U1 Printed in Japan (SYL) 2012.10 32 3-281-393-18(1) ©2007...

Table of Contents