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Sony PDW-530/530P manual available for free PDF download: Operation Manual
Sony PDW-530/530P Operation Manual (216 pages)
Sony Camcorder User Manual
Brand:
Sony
| Category:
Camcorder
| Size: 6 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Principal Differences between the PDW-510/510P and PDW-530/530P
7
Chapter 1 Overview
7
Features
7
Camera Features
7
Picture Cache Recording
8
Features of the Optical Disc Drive (VDR)
8
Inputs and Outputs
9
Other Functions
10
Example of System Configuration
11
Precautions
12
Use and Storage
12
MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License
12
Light Switch
13
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions
13
Of Parts and Controls
13
Power Supply
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 Knob
27
Menu Operating Section
27
MENU ON/OFF Switch
27
Time Code System
29
Warnings and Indications
31
DISPLAY Switch
31
Warnings and Indications on the Lcds
32
Monochrome LCD
32
Time Code Display
33
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 Does Not End Normally (Salvage Function)
38
Full Salvage
39
Recording
40
Basic Procedures
40
Playback Control Buttons
41
Deleting Clips
42
Recording Essence Marks
42
Pre-Stored Picture Data (Picture Cache Function)
44
Starting a Shoot with a few Seconds of Pre-Stored Picture Data (Picture Cache Function)
44
Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec Function)
46
Retaking the most Recent Clip
51
Auto Clip List Recoding for Automatic Inclusion of Recorded Clips in Clip Lists
52
Assigning User-Defined Clip Titles Automatically
52
Internal Memory
54
Assigning User-Defined Clip and Clip List Names
55
List Names
55
Recording in Live Logging Mode
57
Recording Proxy Data to Memory
58
To Stop Recording
59
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
What Is Scene Selection
70
Clip Lists
72
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
Loading a Clip List from Disc into Unit Memory
78
Deleting Clip Lists from a Disc
79
Clearing the Current Clip List from the Unit Memory
79
Setting the Start Time Code of the Current Clip List
79
Sorting Clip Lists
80
System Requirements
81
Using the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software
81
Settings for Recording
82
Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings
82
Setting the Recording Format (PDW-530/530P Only)
82
Setting the Video Recording Format
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
Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from the AUDIO in CH1/CH2 Connectors
93
Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the Front Microphone
94
Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels
95
Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4
95
Setting the Time Data
96
Setting the Time Code
96
Saving the Actual Time in the Time Code
96
Setting the User Bits
96
Synchronizing the Time Code
97
Setting the Thumbnail Image
99
Chapter 6 File Operations
100
Overview
100
Directory Structure
100
File Operation Restrictions
101
Root Directory
101
Clip Directory
101
Edit Directory
102
Sub Directory
102
General Directory
102
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
Standard Commands
107
To Log out
107
Extended Commands
111
Recording Continuous Time Code with FAM and FTP Connections
113
Chapter 7 Menu Displays and
114
Menu Displays and Detailed Settings
114
Menu Organization and Operation
114
Menu Organization
114
Displaying Menus
115
Basic Menu Operations
115
Displaying the TOP Menu
115
Editing the USER Menu
117
Adding a New Page
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
Confirmation/Adjustment Progress Messages
124
Display Modes and Setting Change
124
Messages
124
Changing the Display Mode
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
What Is a UMID
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
Handling the "Memory Stick
144
Protecting Saved Data
145
Saving User Menu Data to the "Memory Stick
145
Loading Saved Data from a "Memory Stick
147
Saving and Loading Scene Files
148
Saving a Scene File
148
Loading Scene Files
151
To the Standard Settings Saved in the Reference File
152
Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder
152
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
Using a Battery Pack
154
Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to an Exhausted Battery
155
Using an AC Adaptor
155
Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System
155
Adjusting the Viewfinder
156
Adjusting the Viewfinder Position
156
Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen
156
Detaching the Viewfinder
157
Moving the Viewfinder Shoe up
157
Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket
157
Detaching the Eyepiece
158
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 Equipment
164
Switch Settings
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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