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Sony PDW-680 Operation Manual (275 pages)

PROFESSIONAL DISC CAMCORDER

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 10.31 MB

Table of Contents
2
Foreword

8
- Before Use
  8
Chapter 1 : Overview

9
Features

9
Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

11
- Power Supply
  11
- Light Switch
  11
- Power Switch
  11
- Accessory Attachments
  12
- Operating and Connectors Section
  13
- Lens Mount Cap
  13
- Shoulder Pad
  13
- Lens Cable Clamp
  13
- Shutter Selector
  13
- Lens Locking Lever
  13
- Gain Selector
  15
- Menu On/Off Switch
  16
- Lcd Monitor
  17
- Warning Indicator
  17
- Monochrome Lcd
  17
- Prev Button
  18
- Stop Button
  18
- Next Button
  18
- Reset/Return Button
  18
- Display Switch
  19
- Video Format
  20
- Status Display
  20
- System Frequency
  20
- Remaining Disc Capacity Indicator
  21
- Remaining Battery Capacity Indicator
  21
- D Menu Button
  22
- Thumbnail Indicator
  22
- Lid of the Disc Compartment
  23
- Usb Connector
  24
- HDVF-20A Viewfinder (Optional)
  26
- Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen
  27
- Microphone Holder
  27
- Viewfinder Cable
  27
  - Viewfinder Screen
    28
  - Color Temperature
    28
- Wireless Microphone Reception Level
  29
- Shutter Speed
  31
- Operation/Alarm Message Display Area
  31
- Remaining Disc Capacity
  31
- Gain Value
  31
- Remaining Clips Display
  32
Chapter 2 : Preparations

33
Preparing a Power Supply

33
- Using a Battery Pack
  33
- Using AC Power
  34
Attaching the Viewfinder

34
Setting the Area of Use

38
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock

39
Mounting the Lens

40
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

41
Preparing the Audio Input System

42
Tripod Mounting

47
Connecting a Video Light

48
Using the Shoulder Strap

48
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

49
Connecting the Remote Control Unit

50
Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings for Shooting

52
Setting the Recording Format

52
Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

54
- Adjusting the Black Balance
  54
- Adjusting the White Balance
  55
Setting the Electronic Shutter

59
- Shutter Modes
  59
- Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed
  60
Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

62
Adjusting the Audio Level

64
Setting the Time Data

67
- Setting the Timecode
  67
- Setting the User Bits
  67
- Synchronizing the Timecode
  68
Chapter 4 : Shooting

71
Handling Discs

71
Basic Procedure for Shooting

75
Advanced Operations for Shooting

79
Chapter 5 : Operations in GUI Screens

100
Overview

100
- Switching between GUI Screens
  100
- Information and Controls in Thumbnail Screens
  102
- Recording Format
  102
- Index Picture
  103
  - Clip Name
    104
  - Expand Thumbnail Screen
    104
- Displaying Menus
  105
- GUI Screen Operations
  109
Thumbnail Operations

110
- Selecting Thumbnails
  110
- Searching with Thumbnails
  111
- Playing the Scene You Have Found
  113
- Selecting Clips by Type (Filter Clips Function)
  114
- Selecting the Information Displayed on Thumbnails
  115
- Changing Clip Index Pictures
  115
- Checking Clip Properties
  116
- Setting Clip Flags
  119
- Locking (Write-Protecting) Clips
  119
- Deleting Clips
  120
Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)

121
- What Is Scene Selection
  121
- Creating and Editing Clip Lists
  122
- Managing Clip Lists
  127
Disc Operations

129
- Checking Disc Properties
  129
- Using Planning Metadata
  129
- Checking User-Defined Essence Marks
  131
- Formatting Discs
  132
- Displaying Disc and Clip Properties in a Web Browser
  132
Transferring Clips (Direct FTP Function)

136
- Preparations for Clip Transfers
  137
- Uploading Clips
  137
- Downloading Clips
  141
- Copying Clips Directly between XDCAM Devices
  141
Shortcut List

143
Chapter 6 : Menu Displays and Detailed Settings

144
Menu Organization

144
- TOP Menu and Top-Level Menus
  145
- User Menu
  145
- User Menu Customize Menu
  145
Menu List

147
- OPERATION Menu
  147
- PAINT Menu
  158
- MAINTENANCE Menu
  165
- FILE Menu
  183
- DIAGNOSIS Menu
  187
Menu Operations

189
- Displaying Menus
  189
- Basic Menu Operations
  189
- Using the USER Menu (Example Menu Operation)
  192
- Editing the USER Menu
  193
- Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings
  196
Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor

197
Adjustments and Settings from Menus

203
Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data

214
- Handling the "Memory Stick
  214
Saving and Recalling User Files

215
- Saving User Menu Data to the "Memory Stick
  215
- Loading Saved Data from a "Memory Stick
  217
  - Returning the User File Settings to the Standard Settings
    218
Saving and Loading Scene Files

218
Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a "Memory Stick

221
Chapter 8 : File Operations

223
Overview

223
- Directory Structure
  223
- File Operation Restrictions
  224
File Operations in File Access Mode (for Windows)

229
- Making FAM Connections
  229
- Operating on Files
  230
- Exiting File Operations
  230
File Operations in File Access Mode (for Macintosh)

231
- Making FAM Connections
  231
- Operating on Files
  232
- Exiting File Operations
  232
FTP File Operations

233
- Making FTP Connections
  233
- Command List
  234
Recording Continuous Timecode with FAM and FTP Connections

239
Chapter 9 : Maintenance

240
Testing the Camcorder before Shooting

240
- Preparations for Testing
  240
- Testing the Camera
  240
- Testing the VDR
  242
- Play/Pause Button
  242
Maintenance

244
- Cleaning the Viewfinder
  244
- Note about the Battery Terminal
  245
Operation Warnings

246
Appendix

254
Important Notes on Operation

254
Specifications

256
- General
  256
- Lens
  257
- Input/Output
  257
- Audio Performance
  258
- Camera Section
  258
- Viewfinder
  259
- Other Equipment
  259
- Supplied Accessories
  259
- Recommended Additional Equipment
  259
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories

261
Recommended USB Flash Drives (as of January 2012)

262
Trademarks and Licenses

262
- MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License
  262
- MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License
  262
- About IJG (Independent JPEG Group)
  263
- Character Display Software "Itype
  263
- About Libupnp
  263
- About Openssl
  263
- About a "Memory Stick
  267
Index

268

Sony PDW-680 Operation Manual (47 pages)

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Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 2.32 MB

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Sony PDW-680 Operation Manual (275 pages)

Table of Contents

Foreword

Chapter 1 : Overview

Features

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Chapter 2 : Preparations

Preparing a Power Supply

Attaching the Viewfinder

Setting the Area of Use

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock

Mounting the Lens

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

Preparing the Audio Input System

Tripod Mounting

Connecting a Video Light

Using the Shoulder Strap

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

Connecting the Remote Control Unit

Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings for Shooting

Setting the Recording Format

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

Chapter 4 : Shooting

Handling Discs

Basic Procedure for Shooting

Advanced Operations for Shooting

Chapter 5 : Operations in GUI Screens

Overview

Thumbnail Operations

Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)

Disc Operations

Transferring Clips (Direct FTP Function)

Shortcut List

Chapter 6 : Menu Displays and Detailed Settings

Menu Organization

Menu List

Menu Operations

Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor

Adjustments and Settings from Menus

Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data

Saving and Recalling User Files

Saving and Loading Scene Files

Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a "Memory Stick

Chapter 8 : File Operations

Overview

File Operations in File Access Mode (for Windows)

File Operations in File Access Mode (for Macintosh)

FTP File Operations

Recording Continuous Timecode with FAM and FTP Connections

Chapter 9 : Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder before Shooting

Maintenance

Operation Warnings

Appendix

Important Notes on Operation

Specifications

Chart of Optional Components and Accessories

Recommended USB Flash Drives (as of January 2012)

Trademarks and Licenses

Index

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