Sony XDCAM PDW-850 Manuals

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Sony XDCAM PDW-850 Operation Manual (280 pages)

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Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 13.47 MB

Table of Contents
2
Before Using the Unit

8
Chapter 1 : Overview

9
Features

9
Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

11
- Power Supply
  11
- Power Switch
  11
- Accessory Attachments
  12
- Shoulder Pad
  13
- Operating and Connectors Section
  13
  - Gain Selector
    16
  - Lcd Monitor
    17
  - Warning Indicator
    18
  - Prev Button
    18
  - Stop Button
    18
  - Next Button
    18
  - Display Switch
    19
  - Remaining Disc Capacity Indicator
    21
  - Remaining Battery Capacity Indicator
    21
  - Shift Button
    22
  - D Menu Button
    22
- HDVF-20A Viewfinder (Optional)
  26
- Microphone Holder
  27
- Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen
  27
  - Color Temperature
    28
  - Gain Value
    31
  - White Balance Memory
    31
  - Remaining Disc Capacity
    32
  - 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

41
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

42
Preparing the Audio Input System

43
Tripod Mounting

47
Connecting a Video Light

48
Using the Shoulder Strap

49
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

50
Connecting the Remote Control Unit

50
Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings for Shooting

53
Setting the Recording Format

53
Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

55
- Adjusting the Black Balance
  55
- Adjusting the White Balance
  57
Setting the Electronic Shutter

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

64
Adjusting the Audio Level

66
Setting Time Data

69
- Setting the Timecode
  69
- Setting the User Bits
  69
- Synchronizing the Timecode
  70
Chapter 4 : Shooting

73
Handling Discs

73
Basic Procedure for Shooting

77
Advanced Operations for Shooting

82
Chapter 5 : Operations in GUI Screens

105
Overview

105
- Switching between GUI Screens
  105
- Information and Controls in Thumbnail Screens
  107
  - Recording Format
    107
  - Index Picture
    108
- Displaying Menus
  110
- GUI Screen Operations
  114
Thumbnail Operations

115
- Selecting Thumbnails
  115
- Searching with Thumbnails
  116
- Playing the Scene You Have Found
  118
- Selecting Clips by Type (Filter Clips Function)
  119
- Selecting the Information Displayed on Thumbnails
  120
- Changing Clip Index Pictures
  120
- Checking Clip Properties
  121
- Setting Clip Flags
  124
- Locking (Write-Protecting) Clips
  124
- Deleting Clips
  125
Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)

126
- What Is Scene Selection
  126
- Creating and Editing Clip Lists
  127
- Managing Clip Lists
  132
Disc Operations

133
- Checking Disc Properties
  133
- Using Planning Metadata
  134
- Checking User-Defined Essence Marks
  136
- Formatting Discs
  136
- Displaying Disc and Clip Properties in a Web Browser
  137
Transferring Clips (Direct FTP Function)

140
- Preparations for Clip Transfers
  141
- Uploading Clips
  141
- Downloading Clips
  145
- Copying Clips Directly between XDCAM Devices
  145
Shortcut List

147
Chapter 6 : Menu Displays and Detailed Settings

148
Menu Organization

148
- TOP Menu and Top-Level Menus
  149
Menu List

151
- OPERATION Menu
  151
- PAINT Menu
  162
- MAINTENANCE Menu
  170
- FILE Menu
  187
- DIAGNOSIS Menu
  191
Menu Operations

193
- Displaying Menus
  193
- Basic Menu Operations
  193
- Using the USER Menu (Example Menu Operation)
  196
- Editing the USER Menu
  197
- Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings
  200
Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor

201
Adjustments and Settings from Menus

208
Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data

220
Saving and Recalling User Files

220
Saving and Loading Scene Files

223
Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Connecting a USB Flash Drive

226
Chapter 8 : File Operations

228
Overview

228
- Directory Structure
  228
- File Operation Restrictions
  229
FTP File Operations

233
- Making FTP Connections
  234
- Command List
  235
Recording Continuous Timecode Via FTP Connection

239
Chapter 9 : Maintenance

240
Testing the Camcorder before Shooting

240
- Preparations for Testing
  240
- Testing the Camera
  240
- Testing the VDR
  242
Maintenance

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

246
Appendix

255
Important Notes on Operation

255
Specifications

257
- General
  257
- Lens
  258
- Input/Output
  258
- Audio Performance
  259
- Camera Section
  259
- Viewfinder and Related Equipment
  260
- Other Equipment
  260
- Optical Disc Drive Section
  260
- Supplied Accessories
  261
- Additional Equipment
  261
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories

263
List of Supported USB Keyboards

264
Recommended USB Flash Drives (as of April 2014)

267
Trademarks and Licenses

267
- MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License
  267
- MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License
  268
- About IJG (Independent JPEG Group)
  268
- Character Display Software "Itype
  268
- About Libupnp
  268
- About Openssl
  269
About GPS

272
Index

273

Sony XDCAM PDW-850 Operation Manual (267 pages)

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 5.67 MB

Table of Contents
2
Before Using the Unit

8
Chapter 1 : Overview

9
Features

9
Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

11
- Accessory Attachments
  12
- Operating and Connectors Section
  13
- Output
  15
  - Gain Selector
    15
  - Warning Indicator
    17
  - Lcd Monitor
    17
  - System Frequency
    19
  - Video Format
    19
  - Status Display
    19
  - Warning Indicator Area
    20
  - Remaining Disc Capacity Indicator
    21
  - Remaining Battery Capacity Indicator
    21
  - Shift Button
    22
  - D Menu Button
    22
- HDVF-20A Viewfinder (Optional)
  26
- Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen
  27
  - Color Temperature
    28
  - Wireless Microphone Reception Level
    29
  - White Balance Memory
    30
  - Gain Value
    30
  - Shutter Speed
    31
  - Remaining Disc Capacity
    31
  - Remaining Clips Display
    31
Chapter 2 : Preparations

32
Preparing a Power Supply

32
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock

37
Mounting the Lens

39
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

40
Preparing the Audio Input System

41
- Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System)
  43
- Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment
  44
Tripod Mounting

45
Connecting a Video Light

46
Using the Shoulder Strap

47
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

48
Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings for Shooting

51
Setting the Recording Format

51
- Mixed Recording of Clips in Different Formats on the same Disc
  52
- Adjusting the White Balance
  54
Setting the Electronic Shutter

57
Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

59
Adjusting the Audio Level

61
- Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the MIC in Connector
  62
- Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4
  63
Setting the Time Data

64
- Setting the User Bits
  65
- Synchronizing the Timecode
  66
Chapter 4 : Shooting

68
Handling Discs

68
- Loading and Unloading a Disc
  69
- Formatting a Disc
  70
Basic Procedure for Shooting

72
Advanced Operations for Shooting

77
Chapter 8 : File Operations

99
Overview

99
Chapter 5 : Operations in GUI Screens

101
- Information and Controls in Thumbnail Screens
  101
- Index Picture
  102
- Displaying Menus
  104
- GUI Screen Operations
  108
Thumbnail Operations

109
- Searching with Thumbnails
  110
- Playing the Scene You Have Found
  112
- Selecting Clips by Type (Filter Clips Function)
  113
- Selecting the Information Displayed on Thumbnails
  114
- Checking Clip Properties
  115
- Setting Clip Flags
  118
- Deleting Clips
  119
Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)

120
- Creating and Editing Clip Lists
  121
- Managing Clip Lists
  126
Disc Operations

128
- Checking User-Defined Essence Marks
  131
Transferring Clips (Direct FTP Function)

135
- Preparations for Clip Transfers
  136
- Downloading Clips
  140
Shortcut List

142
Chapter 6 : Menu Displays and Detailed Settings

143
Menu Organization

143
- TOP Menu and Top-Level Menus
  144
Menu List

146
- Output 2
  147
- PAINT Menu
  155
- MAINTENANCE Menu
  162
- FILE Menu
  178
- DIAGNOSIS Menu
  182
Menu Operations

184
Select INSERT, and Press the MENU Knob

189
Monitor

192
- Change Confirmation/Adjustment Progress Messages
  193
- Setting the Marker Display
  194
- Setting the Viewfinder
  195
- Setting the Shot ID
  196
- Displaying the Status Confirmation Screens
  197
Adjustments and Settings from Menus

198
Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data

210
Saving and Recalling User Files

210
FTP File Operations

223
- Making FTP Connections
  224
- Command List
  225
Recording Continuous Timecode Via FTP Connection

229
Chapter 9 : Maintenance

230
Testing the Camcorder before Shooting

230
- Testing the VDR
  232
Maintenance

234
- Note about the Battery Terminal
  235
Operation Warnings

236
Appendix

245
Important Notes on Operation

245
Specifications

247
- Lens
  248
- Audio Performance
  249
- Other Equipment
  250
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories

252
List of Supported USB Keyboards

253
Recommended USB Flash Drives (as of April 2014)

256
- MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License
  257
- About Openssl
  258
About GPS

261
Index

262

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Table of Contents

Before Using the Unit

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 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 Connecting a USB Flash Drive

Chapter 8 : File Operations

Overview

FTP File Operations

Recording Continuous Timecode Via FTP Connection

Chapter 9 : Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder before Shooting

Maintenance

Operation Warnings

Appendix

Important Notes on Operation

Specifications

Chart of Optional Components and Accessories

List of Supported USB Keyboards

Recommended USB Flash Drives (as of April 2014)

Trademarks and Licenses

About GPS

Index