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Sony POWER HD FX PDW-700 Operation Manual (242 pages)

Professional Disc Camcorder

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 8.46 MB

Table of Contents
5
Foreword

11
- Before Use
  11
Chapter 1 : Overview

12
Features

12
Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

14
- Power Supply
  14
- Light Switch
  14
- Power Switch
  14
- Accessory Attachments
  15
- Shoulder Pad
  16
- Tripod Mount
  16
- Lens Mount Securing Rubber
  16
- Lens Locking Lever
  16
- Lens Mount Cap
  16
- Lens Cable Clamp
  16
- Operating and Connectors Section
  17
- Gain Selector
  19
- Lcd Monitor
  20
- Menu On/Off Switch
  20
- Monochrome Lcd
  21
- Warning Indicator
  21
- Prev Button
  21
- Stop Button
  21
- Next Button
  21
- Display Switch
  22
- Video Format
  23
- Status Display
  23
- System Frequency
  23
- Time Counter Display
  23
- Warning Indicator Area
  24
- Remaining Disc Capacity Indicator
  25
- Remaining Battery Capacity Indicator
  25
- Menu Button
  26
- Thumbnail Indicator
  26
- Sub Clip Indicator
  26
- Sub Clip/Disc Menu Button
  26
- Shift Button
  26
- Lid of the Disc Compartment
  27
- Usb Connector
  28
- Line /Aes/Ebu / MIC Selectors
  29
- HDVF-20A Viewfinder (Optional)
  30
- Peaking Control
  30
- Indicators and Status Display
  30
- Tally Indicator
  30
- Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen
  31
- Viewfinder Cable
  31
- Microphone Holder
  31
- Vtr Save Indicator
  31
- Color Temperature
  32
- Zoom Position
  32
- Wireless Microphone Reception Level
  32
- Electric Color Temperature Filter
  33
- White Balance Memory
  33
- Gain Value
  33
- Remaining Clips Display
  34
- Iris Setting/Auto Iris Override
  34
Chapter 2 : Preparations

35
Preparing a Power Supply

35
- Using a Battery Pack
  35
- Using AC Power
  36
Attaching the Viewfinder

36
Setting the Area of Use

40
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock

41
Mounting the Lens

42
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

43
Preparing the Audio Input System

44
Tripod Mounting

49
Connecting a Video Light

50
Using the Shoulder Strap

50
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

51
Connecting the Remote Control Unit

52
Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings for Shooting

54
Setting the Recording Format

54
- Setting the System Frequency
  54
- Setting the Video Recording Format
  55
Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

55
- Adjusting the Black Balance
  55
- Adjusting the White Balance
  56
Setting the Electronic Shutter

60
- Shutter Modes
  60
- Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed
  61
Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

63
Adjusting the Audio Level

65
Setting the Time Data

68
- Setting the Timecode
  68
- Setting the User Bits
  68
- Synchronizing the Timecode
  69
Chapter 4 : Shooting

72
Handling Discs

72
Basic Procedure for Shooting

76
- Playing Back the Recorded Clip
  78
- Deleting the Recorded Clip
  79
Advanced Operations for Shooting

80
Chapter 5 : Operations in GUI Screens

95
Overview

95
- Switching between GUI Screens
  95
- Information and Controls in Thumbnail Screens
  96
- Index Picture
  97
  - Expand Thumbnail Screen
    98
  - Clip Name
    99
- Displaying Menus
  100
- GUI Screen Operations
  103
Thumbnail Operations

104
- Selecting Thumbnails
  104
- Searching with Thumbnails
  105
- Playing the Scene You Have Found
  107
- Selecting the Information Displayed on Thumbnails
  107
- Changing Clip Index Pictures
  108
- Checking Clip Properties
  108
- Setting Clip Flags
  111
- Locking (Write-Protecting) Clips
  111
- Deleting Clips
  112
Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)

113
- What Is Scene Selection
  113
- Creating and Editing Clip Lists
  114
- Managing Clip Lists
  119
Disc Operations

121
- Checking Disc Properties
  121
- Using Planning Metadata
  121
- Formatting Discs
  123
Shortcut List

124
Chapter 6 : Menu Displays and Detailed Settings

125
Menu Organization

125
- TOP Menu and Top-Level Menus
  126
- User Menu
  126
- User Menu Customize Menu
  126
Menu List

128
- OPERATION Menu
  128
- PAINT Menu
  139
- MAINTENANCE Menu
  145
- FILE Menu
  157
- DIAGNOSIS Menu
  161
Menu Operations

163
- Displaying Menus
  163
- Basic Menu Operations
  163
- Using the USER Menu (Example Menu Operation)
  166
- Editing the USER Menu
  167
- Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings
  170
Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor

171
Adjustments and Settings from Menus

177
Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data

185
- Handling the "Memory Stick
  185
Saving and Recalling User Files

186
- Saving User Menu Data to the "Memory Stick
  186
- Loading Saved Data from a "Memory Stick
  188
  - Returning the User File Settings to the Standard Settings
    189
Saving and Loading Scene Files

189
Chapter 8 : File Operations

194
Overview

194
- Directory Structure
  194
- File Operation Restrictions
  195
File Operations in File Access Mode (for Windows)

199
- Making FAM Connections
  199
- Operating on Files
  200
- Exiting File Operations
  200
File Operations in File Access Mode (for Macintosh)

201
- Making FAM Connections
  201
- Operating on Files
  202
- Exiting File Operations
  202
FTP File Operations

203
- Making FTP Connections
  203
- Command List
  204
Recording Continuous Timecode with FAM and FTP Connections

208
Chapter 9 : Maintenance

209
Testing the Camcorder before Shooting

209
- Preparations for Testing
  209
- Testing the Camera
  209
- Testing the VDR
  211
- Play/Pause Button
  211
Maintenance

213
- Cleaning the Viewfinder
  213
- Note about the Battery Terminal
  214
Operation Warnings

215
Appendix

223
Important Notes on Operation

223
Specifications

225
- General
  225
- Video Camera Section
  225
- Optical Disc Drive Section
  226
- Supplied Accessories
  227
- Recommended Additional Equipment
  227
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories

229
Using PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software

230
List of Supported USB Keyboards

231
Trademarks and Licenses

233
Index

236

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Sony POWER HD FX PDW-700 Operation Manual (242 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

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

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

Using PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software

List of Supported USB Keyboards

Trademarks and Licenses

Index

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