Recording With The Clip Continuous Rec Function; Handling Of Discs When Recording Does Not End Normally (Salvage Functions) - Sony PDW-HR1 Operation Manual

This unit enters HDSDI remote control mode, in which it
is controlled by command packets received via the SD/
HDSDI INPUT connector.
Note
The following limitations apply in HDSDI remote control
mode.
• Commands received via the REMOTE(9P) connector
are ignored.
• Recording and playback operations on the control panel
are disabled, except for the EJECT button.
Monitor display in HDSDI remote control mode
"RM-SDI" appears in the remote interface display area
(see page 25) of the monitor. This display lights if
command packets are embedded into HDSDI signals, and
flashes if they are not. However, the "RM-SDI" continues
to flash until the time the controlling camcorder is powered
on and the time that the REC button is pressed on the
camcorder.
Recording operation
When a recordable disc is inserted, recording (or stop) is
executed according to the REC (or STOP) command
embedded into the HDSDI signals.
Recording stops automatically when the end of the disc is
reached.
When HDSDI signals are interrupted during
recording
Recording stops if HDSDI signals are interrupted during
recording, for example because the HDSDI cable is
disconnected or the controlling camcorder is powered off.
When HDSDI signal input is restored, the unit resumes
operation according to the embedded REC or STOP
command.
Exchanging discs
Even during recording, it is possible to eject discs by
pressing the EJECT button. After a disc is exchanged, the
unit resumes operation according to the embedded REC or
STOP command.
Note
This unit begins recording operation about one second
after the camcorder.
Recording with the Clip Continuous
Rec function
Normally, a clip is generated as an independent file every
time recording starts and stops. The Clip Continuous Rec
function allows you to continue recording to the same clip
until the function is stopped or turned off, regardless of
how many times recording starts and stops. This is
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Recording
convenient if you want to avoid generating a large number
of short clips, or if you want to record without worrying
about the limit on the number of clips (maximum 300). A
Rec Start essence mark is recorded whenever recording
starts, which makes it easy to find the recording start points
(see page 75).
Note
A new clip may be created the next time you start
recording if it is impossible to continue recording to the
same clip because of signal noise or some other reason.
To enable the function
Set "CLIP CONTINUOUS" sub-item on setup menu item
150 to "on".
To record
Hold down the REC button, and press the PLAY button.
To stop or restart recording
Press the PAUSE button.
To stop the function
Press the STOP button.
To turn the function off
Set "CLIP CONTINUOUS" sub-item on setup menu item
150 to "off".
Handling of discs when recording
does not end normally (salvage
functions)
Recording processing does not end normally if, for
example, the POWER switch on the connector panel is
turned off during recording, or if the power cord is
disconnected during recording. Because the file system is
not updated, video and audio data recorded in real time is
not recognized as files and clip contents recorded up to that
point are lost.
However, this unit has salvage functions which can hold
losses to the minimum by reconstructing clips on such
discs. There is a quick salvage function which executes
automatically and a full salvage function which you can
execute as required.
Quick salvage: Clips are reconstructed on the basis of
backup data stored in nonvolatile memory and
markers recorded on the disc. Processing time is about
5 seconds.
Quick salvage executes automatically if the unit is
powered on with a disc still loaded after recording
was interrupted by power off.
Full salvage: Clips are reconstructed on the basis of
markers recorded on the disc. Nonvolatile memory