Recording With The Hdsdi Remote Control Function - Sony PDW-HD1550 Operation Manual

• The maximum number of clips that can be recorded is
1,200. If the disc already contains 1,200 clips, recording
operation is not possible. (The message "MAX # Clips"
appears in the time data display area.)
• This unit can record video input signals that are not
synchronized to a reference signal. However, in that
case, video breakup and audio noise may occur during
EE playback.
• During recording, do not turn off the POWER switch on
the rear panel or disconnect the power cord. This could
cause the clip being recorded to be lost.
For details, see "Handling of discs when recording does
not end normally (salvage functions)" (page 50).
To adjust the audio recording levels
When carrying out audio recording at a reference
level
Set the VARIABLE switch to "PRESET".
The audio signals will be recorded at a preset reference
level.
You can change the reference level and the input levels
with maintenance menu items M370 HEAD ROOM and
M373 IN LEVEL.
For details, see maintenance menu item M37 (page 105).
Manually adjusting the audio recording levels
Set the VARIABLE switch to "REC" and use the CH-1/
ALL CH and CH-2 to CH-4 knobs to adjust CH-1 to CH-4,
and use A5 VOL to A8 VOL on page P3 AUDIO of the
function menu to adjust CH-5 to CH-8 so that the audio
level indicators on the audio level meters do not exceed
0 dB for a maximum volume.
See setup menu item 108 AUTO EE SELECT (page 92) for
more information about the signal output settings in EE
mode.
To set shot marks
A Shot Mark1 essence mark or Shot Mark2 essence mark
is set if you hold down the V/MARK1 or v/MARK2
button and press the PUSH SET knob during recording.
If the unit is set up to display superimposed text
information (see page 36), "SHOTMARK*" (*: 0 to 9)
appears every time you set an essence mark.
When Shot Mark0 to Shot Mark9 is set, you can search for
the shot marks by displaying thumbnails of the frames at
those positions (see page 66).
You can also set shot marks during playback.
See page 53 for the procedure.
Recording with the HDSDI remote
control function
This section describes the settings required for recording in
HDSDI remote control mode, and how the unit operates in
this mode.
Note
The unit (camcorder) that controls this unit must also
support HDSDI remote output.
Settings
Set setup menu item 214 REMOTE INTERFACE to
"SDI", and set the remote control switch on the front panel
to "REMOTE".
This unit enters HDSDI remote control mode, in which it
is controlled by command packets received via the SD/
HDSDI INPUT connector.
Note
Commands received via the REMOTE (9P) connector are
ignored in HDSDI remote control mode.
Monitor display in HDSDI remote control mode
The "RM-SDI" network remote connection indicator (see
page 18) appears in the status display area of the display
screen. The indicator lights if command packets are
embedded in the HDSDI signals, and flashes if they are
not. However, "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 in 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
Press the EJECT button, even if recording is in progress, to
eject the disc.
After a disc is exchanged, the unit resumes operation
according to the REC or STOP command embedded in the
HDSDI signal.
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