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Sony PDW-510/510P Operation Manual (216 pages)

Sony Camcorder User Manual

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 6.64 MB

Table of Contents
4
Chapter 1 Overview

7
Features

7
Example of System Configuration

11
Precautions

12
MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License

12
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions

13
Of Parts and Controls

13
Power Supply

13
- Light Switch
  13
Accessory Attachments

15
Audio Functions

16
- Monitor Volume Control
  17
Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions

19
- Gain Selector
  21
Output Video Operating Section

26
Menu Operating Section

27
- Menu Knob
  27
Time Code System

29
Warnings and Indications

31
Warnings and Indications on the Lcds

32
- Monochrome LCD
  32
- Color LCD
  33
Indicators in the Viewfinder

34
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

36
Handling Discs

36
- Discs Used for Recording and Playback
  36
- Notes on Handling
  36
- Write-Protecting Discs
  36
- Loading and Unloading a Disc
  37
- Formatting a Disc
  38
- Handling of Discs When Recording
  38
  - Function)
    38
  - Full Salvage
    39
Recording

40
Checking Recording and Playback

61
- Normal Playback
  61
- Checking the Last Two Seconds of the Recording - Recording Review
  62
- Thumbnail Search
  62
- Clip List Playback
  64
- Locking and Deleting Clips
  65
- Deleting Clips
  66
Recording Video Signals from External Equipment

67
- Recording a DV Stream from External Equipment
  67
- Recording Analog Composite Signals
  68
  - (With the CBK-SC01 Installed)
    68
Freezing a Picture During Playback

69
Chapter 4 Scene Selection

70
Overview

70
Creating Clip Lists

73
- Selecting Clips
  73
- Reordering Sub Clips
  74
- Trimming a Sub Clip
  75
- Deleting a Sub Clip
  76
- Previewing the Current Clip List
  77
- Saving the Current Clip List to Disc77
  77
Managing Clip Lists (CLIP Menu)

78
Using the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software

81
- System Requirements
  81
Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings

82
Setting the Recording Format (PDW-530/530P Only)

82
- Settings for Recording
  82
- Setting the Audio Recording Format83
  83
Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

84
- Adjusting the Black Balance
  84
- Adjusting the White Balance
  85
  - If the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Cannot be Made
    86
  - White Balance Memory
    87
Setting the Electronic Shutter

88
- Shutter Modes
  88
- Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed
  88
Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

91
Adjusting the Audio Level

93
Setting the Time Data

96
Setting the Thumbnail Image

99
Chapter 6 File Operations

100
Overview

100
- Directory Structure
  100
- File Operation Restrictions
  101
File Access Mode File Operations

103
- Making FAM Connections
  104
- Operating on Files
  104
- Exiting File Operations
  105
- Reconnecting
  105
FTP File Operations

106
- Making FTP Connections
  106
- Command List
  107
Recording Continuous Time Code with FAM and FTP Connections

113
Chapter 7 Menu Displays and

114
Detailed Settings

114
Menu Organization and Operation

114
- Menu Organization
  114
- Displaying Menus
  115
- Basic Menu Operations
  115
- Editing the USER Menu
  117
- Adding/Deleting/Replacing Pages
  119
Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen

121
- Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen
  121
- Selecting the Display Items
  123
- Display Modes and Setting Change
  124
  - Messages
    124
  - Confirmation/Adjustment Progress Messages
    124
- Setting the Marker Display
  124
- Setting the Viewfinder
  125
- Recording Shot Data Superimposed on
  126
  - The Color Bars
    126
- Setting the Shot ID
  127
- Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows
  128
- Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal in the Viewfinder
  129
Adjustments and Settings from Menus

130
- Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Selector Positions
  130
- Selecting the Output Signals
  131
- Setting the Color Temperature Manually
  132
  - Balance Setting
    133
  - Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting
    133
- Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2/3/4 Switches
  133
  - Clock
    135
  - Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock
    135
- Selecting the Lens File
  136
- Selecting the Aspect Ratio
  136
- Setting the CCD Scan Mode
  138
- Using UMID Data
  139
- Umid Menu Setup
  140
- Making Network Settings
  141
Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings

143
Chapter 8 Saving and Loading User

144
Setting Data

144
Saving and Loading User Files to and from a "Memory Stick

144
Saving and Loading Scene Files

148
- Saving a Scene File
  148
- Loading Scene Files
  151
- Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder
  152
  - Reference File
    152
  - To the Standard Settings Saved in the Reference File
    152
Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page

153
- When Inserting a "Memory Stick
  153
Chapter 9 Setting up the Camcorder

154
Power Supply

154
Adjusting the Viewfinder

156
Mounting the Lens

159
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

160
Audio Input System

160
- Using the Supplied Microphone
  160
- Using an External Microphone
  161
- Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner
  162
- Connecting Line Input Audio
  164
  - Equipment
    164
Tripod Mounting

165
Attaching the Shoulder Strap

166
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

166
Connecting the Remote Control Unit

167
Chapter 10 Maintenance

169
Testing the Camcorder before Shooting

169
- Preparations for Testing
  169
- Testing the Camera
  169
- Testing the VDR
  170
- Testing External Microphones
  171
Maintenance

173
- Cleaning the Viewfinder
  173
- Note about the Battery Terminal
  173
Operation Warnings

174
- Operation/Error Messages
  175
- Phenomena Specific to CCD Image Sensors
  176
Appendixes

177
Specifications

177
- General
  177
- Video Camera Section
  177
- Optical Disc Drive Section
  178
- Recommended Additional Equipment
  179
Menu List

180
- OPERATION Menu List
  180
- PAINT Menu List
  188
- MAINTENANCE Menu List
  193
- FILE Menu List
  202
- DIAGNOSIS Menu List
  204
- About a "Memory Stick
  206
Glossary

208
Index

211

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Sony PDW-510/510P Operation Manual (216 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

Features

Example of System Configuration

Precautions

MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions

Of Parts and Controls

Power Supply

Accessory Attachments

Audio Functions

Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions

Output Video Operating Section

Menu Operating Section

Time Code System

Warnings and Indications

Warnings and Indications on the Lcds

Indicators in the Viewfinder

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

Handling Discs

Recording

Checking Recording and Playback

Recording Video Signals from External Equipment

Freezing a Picture During Playback

Chapter 4 Scene Selection

Overview

Creating Clip Lists

Managing Clip Lists (CLIP Menu)

Using the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings

Setting the Recording Format (PDW-530/530P Only)

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

Adjusting the Audio Level

Setting the Time Data

Setting the Thumbnail Image

Chapter 6 File Operations

Overview

File Access Mode File Operations

FTP File Operations

Recording Continuous Time Code with FAM and FTP Connections

Chapter 7 Menu Displays and

Detailed Settings

Menu Organization and Operation

Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen

Adjustments and Settings from Menus

Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings

Chapter 8 Saving and Loading User

Setting Data

Saving and Loading User Files to and from a "Memory Stick

Saving and Loading Scene Files

Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page

Chapter 9 Setting up the Camcorder

Power Supply

Adjusting the Viewfinder

Mounting the Lens

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

Audio Input System

Tripod Mounting

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

Connecting the Remote Control Unit

Chapter 10 Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder before Shooting

Maintenance

Operation Warnings

Appendixes

Specifications

Menu List

Glossary

Index

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