Sony 3-270-589-12 -1 User Manual

3-270-589-12 (1)

Professional Disc
Recorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

The supplied CD-ROM includes operating instructions of the PDW-F75
professional disc recorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish
and Chinese versions) in PDF format.

For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 14.

Printed on recycled paper.

Sony Corporation

Printed in Japan

PDW-F75

© 2007 Sony Corporation

Important Safety Instructions

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
dose not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

CAUTION

The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the
unit itself has been turned off.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

CAUTION

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.

WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA
ONLY.

If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified
below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.

Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin

(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)
Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires
Length Minimum 1.5 m, Less than 2.5 m (8 ft 3 in)
Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V

Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may require the
use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To
reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.

WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER
COUNTRIES.

1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) /
Appliance Connector / Plug with earthing-contacts that
conforms to the safety regulations of each country if
applicable.

2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance
Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings
(Voltage, Ampere).

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If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord /
Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified service
personnel.

When installing the installation space must be secured in
consideration of the ventilation and service operation.

• Do not block the ventilation slots at the left side and right
side panels, and vents of fans.

• Leave a space around the unit for ventilation.

• Leave more than 10 cm of space in the rear of the unit to
secure the operation area.

When the unit is installed on the desk or the like, leave at least
5 cm of space in the left and right sides.

This label is located on the top panel of the drive unit.

This Professional Disc Recorder is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT.

Laser diode properties

Wave length: 400 to 410 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output power: 135 mW (max. of pulse peak), 65 mW

(max. of CW)

Standard: IEC60825-1 (2001)

Tekniska data för laserdiod

Våglängd: 400 till 410 nm
Emissionslängd: Kontinuerlig
Laseruteffekt: 135 mW (max. för pulstopp), 65 mW (max. för

kontinuerlig våg)

Standard: IEC60825-1 (2001)

Egenskaber for laserdiode

Bølgelængde: 400 til 410 nm
Strålingsvarighed: Kontinuerlig
Afgivet lasereffekt: 135 mW (maks stråletoppunkt), 65 mW

(maks ved kontinuerlig stråling)

Standard: IEC60825-1 (2001)

Laserdiodin ominaisuudet

Aallonpituus: 400 - 410 nm
Säteilyn kesto: jatkuva
Laserin teho: 135 mW (pulssin huipun maks.), 65 mW

(jatkuvan aallon maks.)

Standardi: IEC60825-1 (2001)

Denna etikett finns på ovansidan av driftenheten.

Denne mærkat sidder på drevenhedens øverste panel.

Tämä kyltti sijaitsee ajurilaitteen yläpinnalla.

Dette merket er plassert på oversiden av driverenheten.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase
eye hazard.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.

VAROITUS!

LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ
KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA
ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1
YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

VARNING

OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I DENNA
BRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERATS, KAN ANVÄNDAREN
UTSÄTTAS FÖR OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM
ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN FÖR LASERKLASS 1.

For the customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

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You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.

All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

AVERTISSEMENT

Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate.

For customers in Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-

003.

For the customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC
Directive and the Low Voltage Directive issued by the
Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
following European standards:

• EN60065: Product Safety

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)

This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV
studio).

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is
Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate service or
guarantee documents.

For the customers in Taiwan only

Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution,
garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier
l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel
qualifié.

CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À LA
TERRE.

ATTENTION

Eviter d’exposer l’appareil à un égouttement ou à des
éclaboussures. Ne placer aucun objet rempli de liquide,
comme un vase, sur l’appareil.

Cet appareil n’est pas déconnecté de la source d’alimentation
secteur tant qu’il est raccordé à la prise murale, même si
l’appareil lui-même a été mis hors tension.

AVERTISSEMENT

1. Utilisez un cordon d’alimentation (câble secteur à 3 fils)/
fiche femelle/fiche mâle avec des contacts de mise à la
terre conformes à la réglementation de sécurité locale
applicable.

2. Utilisez un cordon d’alimentation (câble secteur à 3 fils)/
fiche femelle/fiche mâle avec des caractéristiques
nominales (tension, ampérage) appropriées.

Pour toute question sur l’utilisation du cordon d’alimentation/
fiche femelle/fiche mâle ci-dessus, consultez un technicien du
service après-vente qualifié.

WARNING

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones
can cause hearing loss.
In order to use this product safely, avoid prolonged listening at
excessive sound pressure levels.

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Cette étiquette est placée sur le panneau supérieur de l’unité
de commande.

Pour les utilisateurs au Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Pour les clients européens

Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la fois à la
Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) et à la
Directive sur les basses tensions émises par la Commission
de la Communauté Européenne.
La conformité à ces directives implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes :

• EN60065 : Sécurité des produits

• EN55103-1 : Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)

• EN55103-2 : Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements
électromagnétiques suivants : E1 (résidentiel), E2
(commercial et industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4
(environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision).

Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon.
Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits
est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question concernant le
service ou la garantie, veuillez consulter les adresses
indiquées dans les documents de service ou de garantie
séparés.

AVERTISSEMENT

Une pression acoustique excessive en provenance des
écouteurs ou du casque peut provoquer une baisse de l’acuité
auditive.
Pour utiliser ce produit en toute sécurité, évitez l’écoute
prolongée à des pressions sonores excessives.

geprüften Stecker mit Schutzkontakten entsprechend den
Sicherheitsvorschriften, die im betreffenden Land gelten.

2. Verwenden Sie ein Netzkabel (3-adriges Stromkabel)/
einen Geräteanschluss/einen Stecker mit den geeigneten
Anschlusswerten (Volt, Ampere).

Wenn Sie Fragen zur Verwendung von Netzkabel/
Geräteanschluss/Stecker haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an
qualifiziertes Kundendienstpersonal.

Eigenschaften der Laserdiode

Wellenlänge: 400 bis 410 nm
Emissionsdauer. Ununterbrochen
Laser-Ausgangsleistung: 135 mW (max. Impulsspitze), 65

mW (max. Dauerstrich)

Standard: IEC60825-1

WARNUNG

Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder
elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf
dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder
Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.

Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu
vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht
geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem
Fachpersonal.

DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET
WERDEN.

ACHTUNG

Das Gerät ist nicht tropf- und spritzwassersicher, daher dürfen
keine mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllten Gegenstände, z. B. Vasen,
darauf abgestellt werden.

Solange das Netzkabel an eine Netzsteckdose
angeschlossen ist, bleibt das Gerät auch im ausgeschalteten
Zustand mit dem Strommetz verbunden.

WARNUNG

1. Verwenden Sie ein geprüftes Netzkabel (3-adriges
Stromkabel)/einen geprüften Geräteanschluss/einen

Dieser Aufkleber befindet sich oben auf der Antriebseinheit.

Für Kunden in Europa

Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die
EMV-Richtlinie sowie die Niederspannungsrichtlinie der EG­Kommission.
Angewandte Normen:

• EN60065: Sicherheitsbestimmungen

• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störaussendung)

• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störfestigkeit), für die folgenden elektromagnetischen
Umgebungen:

E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem
Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und
E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).

Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und Produktsicherheit
ist Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei jeglichen Angelegenheiten in
Bezug auf Kundendienst oder Garantie wenden Sie sich bitte
an die in den separaten Kundendienst- oder
Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten Anschriften.

VORSICHT

Explosionsgefahr bei Verwendung falscher Batterien.
Batterien nur durch den vom Hersteller empfohlenen oder
einen gleichwertigen Typ ersetzen.

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Verbrauchte Batterien entsprechend den Anweisungen des
Herstellers entsorgen.

Für Kunden in Deutschland

Entsorgungshinweis: Bitte werfen Sie nur entladene Batterien
in die Sammelboxen beim Handel oder den Kommunen.
Entladen sind Batterien in der Regel dann, wenn das Gerät
abschaltet und signalisiert “Batterie leer” oder nach längerer
Gebrauchsdauer der Batterien “nicht mehr einwandfrei
funktioniert”. Um sicherzugehen, kleben Sie die Batteriepole
z.B. mit einem Klebestreifen ab oder geben Sie die Batterien
einzeln in einen Plastikbeutel.

WARNUNG

Zu hoher Schalldruck von Ohrhörern und Kopfhörern kann
Gehörschäden verursachen.
Um dieses Produkt sicher zu verwenden, vermeiden Sie
längeres Hören bei sehr hohen Schalldruckpegeln.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

Features..........................................................................................11

Using the CD-ROM Manual ...........................................................14

Names and Functions of Parts.....................................................15

Chapter 2 Preparations

Features of This Unit........................................................................... 11

Features of the PDBK-101/102/103/104 Option Boards .................... 13

Preparations ......................................................................................... 14

Reading the CD-ROM Manual............................................................ 14

Front Panel .......................................................................................... 15

Rear Panel............................................................................................ 21

Infrared Remote Commander.............................................................. 25

Setting the System Frequency .....................................................27

Connections and Settings ............................................................28

Connecting an External Monitor ......................................................... 28

Using PDZ-1 over an i.LINK Connection (FAM Connection)........... 29

Connecting to a Nonlinear Editing System (AV/C Connection) ........ 30

Connections for Cut Editing................................................................ 30

Editing Control Unit Settings.............................................................. 34

Remote Control Unit Settings ............................................................. 34

External Synchronization..............................................................34

Setup...............................................................................................35

Setting the Date and Time ................................................................... 35

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Panel ........................................ 35

24P (23.98P) Mode Settings..........................................................37

Selecting the Playback Mode (23.98PsF or 2-3 Pulldown)................. 37

Input and Output Signals in 24P (23.98P) Mode ................................ 38

Recording in 24P (23.98P) Mode........................................................ 38

Playback in 24P (23.98P) 2-3 Pulldown Mode ................................... 39

Superimposed Text Information...................................................40

Displaying Supplementary Status Information ................................... 42

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Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

Handling Discs...............................................................................43

Discs Used for Recording and Playback ............................................. 43

Notes on Handling............................................................................... 43

Write-Protecting Discs ........................................................................ 43

Loading and Unloading a Disc............................................................ 44

Formatting a Disc ................................................................................ 44

Handling of Discs When Recording Does Not End Normally (Salvage

Functions) .................................................................................. 45

Recording.......................................................................................46

Recording Timecode and User Bit Values .......................................... 46

Carrying Out Recording ..................................................................... 49

Recording with the HDSDI Remote Control Function ....................... 50

Recording with the Clip Continuous Rec Function............................. 50

Playback .........................................................................................51

Playback Operation ............................................................................. 52

Searching for Clips with Thumbnails (Thumbnail Search)................. 53

Searching with the Expand Function................................................... 55

Searching for Frames with Essence Marks ......................................... 56

Searching with the Chapter Function .................................................. 57

Clip List Playback ............................................................................... 57

Repeat Playback .................................................................................. 58

Locking (Write-Protecting) Clips........................................................ 59

Deleting Clips...................................................................................... 60

Assigning Sequence Numbers to Thumbnails..................................... 61

Chapter 4 Scene Selection

Overview.........................................................................................62

Creating Clip Lists.........................................................................67

Editing Clip Lists ...........................................................................72

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Assigning Clip Titles........................................................................... 65

Assigning User-Defined Clip and Clip List Names ............................ 65

Including Clips Selected in the Thumbnail Screen in the Clip List .... 67

Quick Scene Selection (Adding Sub Clips during Recording, Playback,

or Search) ................................................................................... 70

Basic Operations.................................................................................. 72

Reordering Sub Clips .......................................................................... 72

Modifying the In and Out Points of Sub Clips (Trimming)................ 73

Deleting Sub Clips............................................................................... 74

Setting the Start Timecode for the Current Clip List .......................... 74

Previewing the Edited Clip List .......................................................... 74

Saving the Current Clip List to Disc ............................................75

Managing Clip Lists.......................................................................76

Changing Displayed Items of Information on Sub Clips .................... 77

Loading a Clip List from a Disc Into the Current Clip List ................ 77

Deleting Clip Lists from a Disc........................................................... 77

Sorting Clip Lists................................................................................. 77

Using the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software ................................79

Chapter 5 File Operations

Overview.........................................................................................80

Directory Structure .............................................................................. 80

File Operation Restrictions.................................................................. 81

File Operations in File Access Mode (for Windows) ..................83

Making FAM Connections.................................................................. 83

Operating on Files ............................................................................... 84

File Operations in File Access Mode (for Macintosh) ................85

Making FAM Connections.................................................................. 85

Operating on Files ............................................................................... 86

Exiting File Operations ....................................................................... 86

Recording Continuous Timecode over FAM Connections ........87

Chapter 6 Menus

Function Menu ...............................................................................88

Function Menu Operations.................................................................. 88

Function Menu Settings....................................................................... 88

System Menu..................................................................................90

Displaying the Setup and Disc Menus ................................................ 90

Setup Menu.......................................................................................... 91

Setup Menu Items................................................................................ 93

Setup Menu Operations ..................................................................... 105

Disc Menu ......................................................................................... 107

Disc Menu Operations....................................................................... 108

Chapter 7 Using Option Boards

Option Boards for Enhanced Functionality ..............................110

Using the PDBK-101 Network Board (Gigabit Ethernet)..........110

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Appendix

Computer Connection Example (FTP Connection) .......................... 110

Using the PDBK-102 MPEG-TS Input/Output Board.................112

HDV Connection Example................................................................ 112

Using the PDBK-103 Analog HD Input Board ...........................113

Camcorder Connection Example....................................................... 113

Using the PDBK-104 SD Input Upconverter Board...................113

Disc Recorder Connection Example ................................................. 113

Important Notes on Operation....................................................114

Condensation ..................................................................................... 114

Periodic Maintenance..................................................................115

Digital Hours Meter........................................................................... 115

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................116

Alarms ............................................................................................... 116

Error Messages .................................................................................. 123

To Eject Discs with the Unit Powered Off........................................ 123

About i.LINK ................................................................................123

Specifications ..............................................................................124

Using UMID Data..........................................................................128

MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License ...................................130

MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License....................................130

Glossary .......................................................................................131

Index ............................................................................................133

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Overview

Chapter

1) MPEG HD is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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Chapter 1 Overview

Features

The PDW-F75 is a professional disc recorder supporting
HD playback and recording with Professional Disc
media.
When you use this unit in combination with a nonlinear
editing system, the FAM
transfers between the unit and computers over the i.LINK
interface, allowing the unit to be used like an external hard
drive. Its compact design, which also permits vertical
placement, saves installation space on the desktop.
The unit can be used as a player for video editing and
program output, and as a recorder for nonlinear editing.
For these applications, it can be connected to Sony
nonlinear editors, monitors, and video equipment with
HDSDI interfaces via its standard HDSDI I/O connectors.
It incorporates a color LCD display, allowing you to check
video and use the menu system without connecting an
external monitor.

1) Professional Disc is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

2) FAM: File access mode

2)

function enables data file

Features of This Unit

The principal features of this unit are as follows.

MPEG HD

High-quality video and audio recording and
playback

The MPEG HD codec provides video compression
compliant with the MPEG-2 MP@HL standard. It enables
HD 4:2:0 digital component file recording in the 1080i
(1,080 effective scanning lines, interlaced) format
currently in use by many broadcast facilities.
Uncompressed PCM recording of 16-bit 48 kHz audio
delivers a wide dynamic range with a high signal-to-noise
ratio.

1)

codec

1)

Video bitrates and audio channels selectable
according to application

You can select the appropriate video bitrate for your
application from three video bitrate modes: 35 Mbps (HQ:
high quality mode), 25 Mbps (SP: standard mode), and 18
Mbps (LP: long-play mode). You can select 2-channel or
4-channel audio, with the ability to record 120 minutes or
more of audio. If the audio channel modes are the same,
different video bitrates can be mixed on the same disc.

Long recording times

When two-layer Professional Discs are used, this unit can
record about 190 minutes in SP mode and about 185
minutes in DVCAM mode.

Rich selection of recording and playback
functions

Support for multiple frame frequencies

The unit can record and play back five different frame
frequencies: 1080/59.94i (displayed as 60I), 50i (displayed
as 50I), 29.97PsF (displayed as 30P), 25PsF, and

23.98PsF. The unit features a standard 2-3 pulldown

function, and can output 60I when playing back a disc
recorded in 23.98PsF.

DVCAM recording

The optional PDBK-104 SD Input Upconverter Board is
available for input of SDSDI or composite signals, to
enable DVCAM-format recording.

HD downconvert function

The unit is provided with a downconvert function. HD disc
playback signals can be downconverted to SD signals and
then output as SDSDI or composite signals, or output via
the i.LINK (DV) interface. This allows you to shoot and
record masters in an HD environment, and to use SD
nonlinear editors and monitors for editing and program
output.

Features

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DVCAM upconvert function

The unit features an upconvert function, with the ability to
upconvert to HD and output HDSDI signals when playing
back DVCAM discs.
i.LINK (DV) output is also supported
use nonlinear editors in a standard i.LINK (DV)

Chapter 1 Overview

environment.

1)

, allowing you to

Input Output

Analog video
(component)

Analog audio Audio (2 channels) Audio (2 channels)

PDBK-103 (option
board)

XLR connector ×2 XLR connector ×2,

RGB/YPbPr/HD/VD
D-sub 15-pin

phono jack ×2

1) Input (recording) is not supported.

Recording of proxy AV data

Proxy AV data is a low-resolution (1.5 Mbps video, 64
kbps per audio channel), MPEG-4 based version of a full­resolution data stream. Whenever this unit records full­resolution MPEG HD data, it simultaneously generates
and records low-resolution proxy AV data. Because of its
small size, proxy AV data can be transferred quickly over
computer networks, easily edited in the field with laptop
computers,

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and readily used in a wide variety of
applications, such as content management on small-scale
servers.

1) The supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software can be used to create

simple EDLs (Edit Decision Lists).

Supports a variety of interfaces

This unit supports the following interfaces.
HDSDI: This enables input and output of HD digital video

and embedded audio signals (4 channels).

SDSDI: This enables output of SD component digital

video and embedded audio signals (4 channels).

AES/EBU: This enables input and output of AES/EBU

serial digital audio signals (4 channels).

i.LINK (AV/C): This enables output of DV-format digital

video and audio signals (4 channels).

Analog video: This enables output of HD analog

component (RGB or YPbPr) and SD composite
signals.

Analog audio: This enables input of 2 channels and output

of 2 channels (1/2 or 3/4) of analog audio.

Input Output

HDSDI Video / audio (4

SDSDI PDBK-104 (option

Analog video
(composite)

AES/EBU Audio (4 channels) Audio (4 channels)

i.LINK (AV/C) – Video / audio (4

i.LINK (TS) PDBK-102 (option board)

channels)
BNC connector BNC connector ×2

board)

PDBK-104 (option
board)

BNC connector ×2 BNC connector ×2

Video / audio (4
channels)

Video / audio (4
channels)

BNC connector
Video
BNC connector,

phono jack

channels)
i.LINK 6-pin

Convenient disc-based playback and
search functions

Thumbnail searches

An independent clip file is generated whenever recording
starts and stops. The first frame of each clip is used as the
thumbnail for that clip.
You can display a list of thumbnails on the color LCD or
an external monitor, and cue up a desired scene by
selecting the corresponding thumbnail.

1) The Clip Continuous Rec function (see page 50) allows you to record a
single clip even while repeatedly starting and stopping the recording. REC
START essence marks are recorded at recording start points.

Essence mark searches

You can record essence marks at any scene during video
recording, or at the recording stop position. You can
display a list of essence mark scenes on the color LCD or
an external monitor. Essence marks can also be added after
recording with the supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing
Software. Shot marks (SHOT MARK1 and SHOT
MARK2), which are a type of essence mark, can be added
on this unit.

Thumbnail expansion

After selecting a clip in the thumbnail list, you can divide
the clip into 12 parts and show a list of thumbnails for the
first frame in each part. This makes it easy to find the scene
you want within the clip. This expansion can be repeated
up to 3 times (1,728 divisions).
You can also expand the section between a selected
essence mark and the next essence mark.

Scene selection

You can create and play back clip lists of selected clips
from the disc, arranged in any order. One disc can store up
to 99 clip lists. Clip lists make it simple to perform offline
editing in the field for later use with full-scale nonlinear
editing systems.

Repeat playback

You can repeatedly play back any clip or clip list. Unlike
tape, discs can return to the first frame as soon as the last
frame is played, making this function ideal for
presentations with a need for looping content.

1)

12

Features

IT friendly

Computer access to files (file access mode)

Video and audio clip data are recorded as files. The FAM
function enables quick random access by computers to the
video, audio, and metadata

1)

files stored on Professional
Discs, with the ability to display thumbnail lists on the
computer screen and perform file-based reads and writes.

1) XDCAM allows you to record various kinds of information about the

video and audio data, such as the date of shooting, the editor, the recording
format, and comments. This data can be used in the following ways.

• The supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software can add titles,
comments, and other text data to discs and clips.

• The ability to search metadata for the required audio and video scenes
brings greater efficiency to various stages of the video production
process (editing, archiving).

Other features

High-speed searches by the jog and shuttle dials

Like conventional VTRs, this unit features jog and shuttle
dials for searching for specific scenes within clips. The
jog/variable mode supports –1 to +2 times normal speed
searching in field units. The shuttle mode enables high­speed searching at up to ±20 times normal speed.

Variety of remote control units

• Infrared remote commander (supplied)

• RS-232C 9-pin remote control

• RS-422A 9-pin remote control

• Minijack 4-pole remote control

• HDSDI remote control

Color LCD display

The unit is equipped with a 16:9, 3.5-inch color LCD
which allows you to check the contents of the disc and use
the menu system without connecting an external monitor.

Features of the PDBK-101/102/103/ 104 Option Boards

PDBK-101 Network Board (Gigabit
Ethernet)

Installation of this board provides a gigabit Ethernet
connector, which can be used to transfer disc files over
LAN networks and to record MXF (Material eXchange
Format) files from external devices to discs.
It also allows this unit to be controlled remotely by FTP
commands.

PDBK-102 MPEG-TS (Transport Stream)
Input/Output Board

Installation of this board enhances the functionality of the
standard i.LINK connector, allowing it to be used as an
I/O interface for HDV

1)

1080i

2)

format compatible TS

3)

signals.
HD files recorded on the disc can be converted to TS
signals compatible with the HDV1080i format for transfer
to HDV devices and HDV editors, and TS signals from
HDV devices and HDV editors can be converted to MPEG
HD compatible files for recording by this unit.

1) HDV and are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor
Company of Japan, Limited.

2) HDV1080i: Refers to devices compliant with the “HDV1080i Standard”
for recording HD signals on DV tape. There are 1080 effective lines.

3) TS: MPEG-2 transport streams containing MPEG video, MPEG audio,
and control information. This is the standard interface for HDV
equipment.

PDBK-103 Analog HD Input Board

Installation of this board provides analog HD component
input connectors, to enable recoding of analog HD
component input signals (RGB and YPbPr, Sync) to discs.

PDBK-104 SD Input Upconverter Board

Installation of this board provides SD input connectors to
enable input of SD signals (SDSDI and composite), which
can then be recorded on DVCAM-format discs or
upconverted and recorded on HD-format discs.

Chapter 1 Overview

The following option boards provide expanded functions
and interfaces for the unit.

Notes

• Contact your Sony service representative for more
information about purchasing and installing option
boards.

• Up to two option boards may be installed. Some
combinations are not supported.

• Option slot 1: PDBK-101

• Option slot 2: One of the PDBK-102, PDBK-103, and
PDBK-104 boards

Note

This unit cannot record non-standard composite signals,
for example the output of VTRs that are not equipped with
time base correctors.

Features

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Using the CD-ROM Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the Operating
Instructions for this unit in English, Japanese, French,
German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese in PDF format.

Preparations

The following program must be installed on your computer
in order to read the Operating Instructions contained on the
CD-ROM.

• Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher

Memo

If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from
the following URL:

http://www.adobe.com/

Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in
the United States and/or other countries.

Reading the CD-ROM Manual

To read the Operating Instructions contained on the CD­ROM, do the following.

1

Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.

A cover page appears automatically in your browser.
If it does not appear automatically in the browser,
double-click on the index.htm file on the CD-ROM.

2

Select and click on the Operating Instructions that you
want to read.

This opens the PDF file of the Operating Instructions.

Memo

The files may not be displayed properly, depending on the
version of Acrobat Reader. In such a case, install the latest
version you can download from the URL mentioned in
“Preparations” above.

Note

If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can
purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony
service representative.

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Using the CD-ROM Manual

Names and Functions of Parts

Front Panel

1 On/standby 1

switch and indicator

2 ACCESS indicator

3 Remote control switch

4 LEVEL knob

5 PHONES jack

6 SHIFT button

7 MENU button

8 SUB CLIP/CLIP MENU button

9 THUMBNAIL/ESSENCE MARK button

1 Display and function menu section

ACCESS

NETWORK

LOCAL

REMOTE

LEVEL

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PHONES

PAGE DISPLAY

VARIABLE

REC

PRESET

PB

F1

F2

F3

F4

CHAPTER

SUB

EXPAND

F5

CLIP

CLIP

MENU

PREV NEXTPLAY STOP

KEY INHI

SHIFT

TOP

MENU

THUMB

SET

NAIL

ESSENCE

MARK

F REV F FWD

RESET

Chapter 1 Overview

q; Disc slot and EJECT button

EJECT

MARK1

MARK2

END

STANDBY

VAR

OUTIN

JOG

REC

SHUTTLE

qa Infrared sensor

qs RESET button

qd SET button

3 Arrow buttons

ACCESS

Handle

NETWORK

LOCAL

REMOTE

LEVEL

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PHONES

2 Audio level adjustment section

a On/standby 1 switch and indicator

When the POWER switch (see page 24) on the rear panel
is in the * (on) position, this switches the unit between the
operating state (the indicator is lit green) and the standby
state (the indicator is lit red).
When the indicator is lit red, pressing this switch puts the
unit into the operating state. The indicator initially flashes
green and then lights green when the unit enters the
operating state.
When the indicator is lit green, pressing this switch puts
the unit into the standby state. The indicator initially
flashes green, and then lights red when the unit enters the
standby state.

EJECT

4 Shuttle/jog/

variable-speed
playback control
block

VARIABLE

REC

PRESET

PB

F1

F2

F3

F4

CHAPTER

EXPAND

F5

PAGE DISPLAY

KEY INHI

SHIFT

MENU

SUB

THUMB

SET

NAIL

ESSENCE

MARK

F REV F FWD

RESET

END

CLIP

CLIP
MENU

PREV NEXTPLAY STOP

TOP

STANDBY

MARK1

MARK2

VAR

OUTIN

JOG

REC

SHUTTLE

5 Recording/playback control block

When using the unit, normally leave the rear panel
POWER switch in the * (on) position, and use this switch
to switch the unit between the operating and standby states.

b ACCESS indicator

This lights blue while a disc is being accessed and while a
file is open by a FAM or FTP connection. If the on/standby
switch is pressed while this indicator is lit, the unit waits
until access to the disc is completed before switching to the
standby state.

Names and Functions of Parts

15

Note

Do not turn off the POWER switch on the rear panel or
disconnect the power cord while the ACCESS indicator is
lit. Doing so can result in a loss of data on the disc.

Chapter 1 Overview

c Remote control switch

Different positions of the switch allow different
operations, as follows.
NETWORK: Enables access to the network. Operation

from the front panel of the unit is disabled during
access to a network device.

LOCAL: Enables operation from the front panel of the

unit.

REMOTE: Enables remote control of this unit from the

following devices.

• Devices connected to external device connectors on
the rear panel

• Devices with HDSDI remote control functions

• The optional remote control panel (not supplied)

Use the setup menu item INTERFACE SELECT
>REMOTE I/F to select which of the connectors is
used for remote control (see page 103).

d LEVEL (audio level adjustment) knob

This adjusts the volume of the audio output from the
PHONES jack. At the same time, it also adjusts the volume
of the output from the AUDIO MONITOR connector on
the rear panel.

e PHONES jack (stereo phone jack)

Connect stereo headphones with an impedance of 8 ohms
to monitor audio during recording, playback, and editing.
The monitored channel is selected by the MONI CH and
MONI SEL items on page P1 of the function menu (see
page 89).

f SHIFT button

When pressed together with a button having two functions,
switches between the functions of the button.
Function button names are displayed in white when the
buttons are pressed alone, and in yellow when they are
pressed together with the SHIFT button.

SUB CLIP button: Press this button, turning it on, to

perform playback of a clip list. A clip list selection
screen appears. To play back the clips in the order
they were recorded, press this button again, turning it
off. The clip list selection screen disappears.

Note

This button does not light, and pressing it has no
effect, when no clip lists are registered.

CLIP MENU button: Press this button, turning it on, to

load, save, or delete a clip list. A clip list menu
appears. To erase the clip list screen from the display,
press the button again, turning it off.

For details about clip lists, see Chapter 4 “Scene
Selection” (page 62).

i THUMBNAIL/ESSENCE MARK button

This functions as a THUMBNAIL button when pressed
alone, and as an ESSENCE MARK button when pressed
together with the SHIFT button.
THUMBNAIL button: Press this button, turning it on, to

search for a frame by specifying a thumbnail (see
page 53), and to create a clip list. A thumbnail
selection screen appears on the display. To erase the
selection screen from the display, press the button
again, turning it off.

ESSENCE MARK button: Press this button, turning it

on, to search for a frame by specifying an essence
mark (see page 56), and to record an essence mark.
An essence mark selection list appears. To erase the
selection list from the display, press the button again,
turning it off.

j Disc slot and EJECT button

Insert discs into the disc slot. The indicator flashes in
orange, and lights in blue when the disc is completely
loaded.
Press the EJECT button to eject a disc. The indicator
flashes in blue, and goes off when the disc is completely
ejected.

g MENU button

Use this for system menu operations. The system menu
appears in the display when this button is pressed. The
same information is also superimposed on the display of a
monitor connected to the unit.
Press once more to exit the menu.

For more information about the system menu, see Chapter
6 “Menus” (page 88).

h SUB CLIP/CLIP MENU button

This functions as a SUB CLIP button when pressed alone,
and as a CLIP MENU button when pressed together with
the SHIFT button.

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Names and Functions of Parts

k Infrared sensor

This receives signals from the supplied remote
commander.

l RESET button

Press this button to reset counters. This button is also used
to cancel setup menu settings and abandon scene selections
(thumbnail search), and to cancel other operations.

m SET button

Press this button to confirm menu and scene selection
(thumbnail search) settings, and to execute operations.

For details about scene selection, see Chapter 4 “Scene
Selection” (page 62).

1 Display and function menu section

1 Display

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

PAGE DISPLAY

Chapter 1 Overview

2 F1 to F5 buttons

3 DISPLAY/KEY INH button

q; Audio level meters

qa Audio format

qs Recording/playback format

qd Time data type

qf Time data display section

qg System line number

qh Clip number

qj System frequency

qk Audio monitor channels

0

-12

-20

-30

-40

-60

1

MPEG HD SP

3

4 CH

16 BIT 3+4

VITC REM:077

00:00.00:00

a Display

Normally this displays the audio level meters, timecode,
monitor pictures, and current settings. It also displays
menus and scene selection (thumbnail search) setting
screens.

b F1 to F5 (Function 1 to Function 5) buttons

These buttons are enabled when the function menu (see
page 88) is visible. Each press of a button changes the

setting of the corresponding item in the menu.
When the SUB CLIP and THUMBNAIL buttons are lit,
the F4 button functions as a CHAPTER button, and the F5
button functions as an EXPAND button.

4 PAGE button

5 Monitor video display section

0

-12

-20

-30

-40

-60

42

1080 60I INPUT

001/034

KEY INH

REC INH

M

REMOTE

RS422A
REPEAT

TCG
EXT

TC MODE
PRESET

RUN MODE
REC RUN

TC/VITC
VITC

DF/NDF
NDF

P2

7 Operation modes

8 Remaining disc capacity

9 Reference signal

c DISPLAY/KEY INH (key operation inhibit mode)

button

This functions as a DISPLAY button when pressed alone,
and as a KEY INH button when pressed together with the
SHIFT button.
DISPLAY button: Each press of this button switches the

monitor video display section between its three
display sizes.

KEY INH button: Each press of this button turns key

operation inhibit mode on or off.

d PAGE button

This displays the function menu, if it is not already visible.
(The most recently accessed page appears.) If the function
menu is visible, this button switches between the function
menu pages (HOME, P1, P2).

6 Function

menu

Names and Functions of Parts

17

e Monitor video display section

This displays monitor video and the system menu.
You can press the DISPLAY button to switch the display
of monitor video between three sizes. The largest size
occupies the full display screen.

Chapter 1 Overview

Note

Use the largest size to view superimposed information.

f Function menu

Use the PAGE button to display this menu, and to switch
between the pages (HOME, P1, P2) of the menu. Each
page has five setting items, which correspond to the F1 to
F5 buttons. Press the corresponding button to change a
setting.

For details, see page 88 “Function Menu” in Chapter 6.

g Operation modes

This displays the current operation modes.
KEY INH (key operation inhibit mode): Key operation

inhibit mode has been turned on with the KEY INH
button.

REC INH (recording inhibit mode): Recording inhibit

mode has been turned on by setting REC INH on page
P1 of the function menu to “ON” (see page 89), or the
currently loaded disc is write protected.

Note

Recording inhibit mode is also turned on when the
settings of the recorded part of the currently loaded
disc do not match the current settings (number of
recording audio channels, system frequency) of the
unit.

REMOTE/interface name (remote mode): The remote

control switch is set to “REMOTE”. (The interface
name corresponds to the setting of INTERFACE
SELECT >REMOTE I/F in the setup menu (see page

103).)

REPEAT (repeat mode): OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

>REPEAT MODE in the setup menu is set to “ON”
(see page 93).

h Remaining disc capacity

This displays the remaining capacity on the currently
loaded disc.

i Reference signal

This displays the type of reference signal to which this unit
is synchronizing.
When there is no display, the unit is synchronizing to the
internal reference signal.

INPUT: Input video
HD REF: HD-format reference signal
SD REF: SD-format reference signal

j Audio level meters

These display the audio recording levels (during
recording) or audio playback levels (during playback) of
channels 1 to 4. If an audio level exceeds 0 dB, the red
indicator bar at the top lights.

k Audio format

During playback, this displays the number of recording
audio channels on the disc and the number of quantization
bits. During recording, this displays the input signal format
selected with A1 INPUT to A4 INPUT on the HOME page
of the function menu (see page 88). During display of E-

1)

E

video, this displays 2CH/16BIT (two channels, 16 bits)
or 4CH/16BIT (four channels, 16 bits), according to the
setting of AUDIO CONTROL >REC MODE in the setup
menu (see page 101). Always displays 4CH/16BIT when
the DVCAM format is being used.

1) E-E: Abbreviation of Electric to Electric. A mode in which input video and

audio signals are output after passing through electric circuits only.

l Recording/playback format

This displays the following.

During playback: Recording format of the loaded disc.
During recording/E-E screen display/FAM connection:

Signal format Compression method

(video bit rate)

MPEG HD HQ

SP
LP

DVCAM –

a) Selected with OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >REC FORMAT in the

setup menu (see page 94).

a)

m Time data type

This displays the type of the time data that appears in the
time data display section. The time data type is set with
CNTR SEL on page P1 of the function menu (see page 89).

COUNTER: Elapsed recording/playback time
TC/VITC: Timecode
UB/VIUB: User bits

When TC or UB is selected, and VITC is selected under
TC/VITC on page P2 of the function menu (see page 90),
a VITC indicator appears, TC changes to VITC, and UB
changes to VIUB.

n Time data display section

Normally this displays the time data selected with CNTR
SEL on page P1 of the function menu (see page 89).
Messages appear here when an error occurs and when the
unit enters a different mode.

o System line number

This displays 1080, 525, or 625 depending on the signal
format during recording, playback, FAM connection.

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Names and Functions of Parts

p Clip number

This displays the clip number of the clip being monitored.
The clip number in the figure indicates that the first clip
out of 34 clips is selected.

q System frequency

This displays the system frequency being used by this unit
(60I, 50I, 30P, 25P, or 23.98P) (see page 27).

r Audio monitor channels

This displays the audio monitor channels, as set with
MONI CH and MONI SEL on page P1 of the function
menu (see page 89).
When you are monitoring channels 1 and 2 (MONI CH is
set to “CH 1/2”), the display changes as follows,
depending on the setting of MONI SEL.

MONI SEL setting Display

MONO L (monaural L) 1 1
MONO R (monaural R) 2 2
STEREO 1 / 2
MIX 1 + 2

m button: MARK2 button
< button: IN button
, button: OUT button

You can use these buttons for menu setting operations,
thumbnail selection, setting or deleting In/Out points, and
so on.

MARK1

MARK2

1 </IN button and ,/OUT button

OUTIN

2 M/MARK1 button and m/MARK2 button
3 IN indicator and OUT indicator

a </IN button and ,/OUT button

When the setup or disc menu is visible, use these buttons
to change menu settings. When the THUMBNAIL button
is lit, you can use these for thumbnail selection.
An In or Out point is set when you press the SET button
with the </IN or ,/OUT button held down. The In or
Out point setting is deleted when you press the RESET
button with the </IN or ,/OUT button held down.

Chapter 1 Overview

2 Audio level adjustment section

1 CH 1 to CH 4 knobs

2 VARIABLE switch

CH 1

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

VARIABLE

PRESET

REC

PB

a CH 1 to CH 4 (audio level) knobs

Depending on the setting of the VARIABLE switch, these
adjust the input audio or playback audio levels of CH 1 to
CH 4.

b VARIABLE (audio level adjustment selector)

switch

This selects whether the input audio or the playback audio
has the levels adjusted by the CH 1 to CH 4 knobs.
REC: Adjust the input audio levels. The playback audio

levels are fixed at their preset values.

PRESET: All of the audio levels are fixed at preset values.
PB: Adjust the playback audio levels. The input audio

levels are fixed at their preset values.

3 Arrow buttons

The four arrow buttons are also used as the MARK1
button, MARK2 button, IN button, and OUT button, as
follows.
M button: MARK1 button

b M/MARK1 button and m/MARK2 button

When the setup or disc menu is visible, use these buttons
to change menu settings. When the THUMBNAIL button
is lit, you can use these for thumbnail selection.
During recording and playback, the M/MARK1 or m/
MARK2 button can be pressed with the SET button held
down to record a SHOT MARK1 or SHOT MARK2 as an
essence mark.

To delete or change essence marks, use the supplied PDZ­1 Proxy Browsing Software. See “Using PDZ-1 Proxy
Browsing Software” in Chapter 4 (page 79) for more
information about installing the PDZ-1 software. See the
online help of PDZ-1 for more information about using
PDZ-1.

You can delete SHOT MARK1 and SHOT MARK2 in the
CHAPTER screen. For details, see “To delete shot marks
at chapter positions” (page 57).

c IN indicator and OUT indicator
IN indicator: This lights when an In point exists. It flashes

if an attempt is made to set an In point after a recorded
Out point.

OUT indicator: This lights when an Out point exists. It

flashes if an attempt is made to set an Out point before
a recorded In point.

Names and Functions of Parts

19

4 Shuttle/jog/variable-speed playback
control block

The shuttle dial has a detent at the center position, for still
image playback.

4 Jog/shuttle transport indicators

Chapter 1 Overview

1 VAR button

2 JOG button

3 SHUTTLE

button

5 Jog dial

6 Shuttle dial

VAR

JOG

SHUTTLE

For details about playback operations with these buttons
and dials, see page 51 “Playback” in Chapter 3.

a VAR (variable) button

To play back in variable-speed mode using the shuttle dial,
press this button, turning it on.

b JOG button

To play back in jog mode using the jog dial, press this
button, turning it on.

c SHUTTLE button

To play back in shuttle mode using the shuttle dial, press
this button, turning it on.

d Jog/shuttle transport indicators

These show the playback direction in jog, shuttle, or
variable-speed mode.

b (green): Lights during playback in the reverse direction.
B (green): Lights during playback in the forward

direction.

x (red): Lights during still image display.

e Jog dial

Turn this for playback in jog mode. Turn clockwise for
forward direction playback, and counterclockwise for
reverse direction playback. In jog mode, the playback
speed varies in the range ±1 times normal speed, according
to the rotation rate of the jog dial. The dial has no detents.

Note

When OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >SEARCH
ENABLE in the setup menu is set to “DIAL DIRECT” (see
page 95), return the shuttle dial to the center position after
using it.

5 Recording/playback control block

1 PREV/TOP button

2 PLAY button

3 NEXT/END button

PREV NEXTPLAY STOP REC

TOP

F REV F FWD

4 STOP/STANDBY button

5 REC button

a PREV (previous)/TOP button

This functions as a PREV button when pressed alone, and
as a TOP button when pressed together with the SHIFT
button.
PREV button: Press this button, turning it on, to jump to

the first frame of the current clip or the previous REC
START essence mark.
frame of the current clip, this button jumps to the first
frame of the previous clip (if it exists).

TOP button: Press this button to jump to the first frame of

the first clip or to the first REC START essence mark
of the first clip.

1)

You can perform a high-speed search in the reverse
direction by pressing the PREV button together with the
PLAY button.

1) The setting of OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >FIND MODE determines

whether the unit jumps to clips or to REC START essence marks.
When you play back clips recorded with the Clip Continuous Rec function
(see page 50), you should set this menu item to “REC START EM”.

END

STANDBY

1)

When pressed at the first

f Shuttle dial

Turn this for playback in shuttle mode or variable-speed
mode. Turn clockwise for forward direction playback, and
counterclockwise for reverse direction playback.

• In shuttle mode, the playback speed varies in the range
±20 times normal speed (using MPEG HD/DVCAM),
according to the angular position of the shuttle dial.

• In variable-speed mode, you can finely adjust the
playback speed from –1 to +2 times normal speed,
according to the angular position of the shuttle dial.

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Names and Functions of Parts

b PLAY button

Press this button, turning it on, to start playback. Press the
STOP button to stop playback.
You can perform a high-speed search in the forward or
reverse direction by pressing this button together with the
NEXT button or PREV button.

c NEXT/END button

This functions as a NEXT button when pressed alone, and
as an END button when pressed together with the SHIFT
button.

NEXT button: Press this button, turning it on, to jump to

the first frame of the next clip or the next REC
START essence mark.

1)

END button: Press this button to jump to the last frame of

the last clip or to the last REC START essence mark
of the last clip.

1)

You can perform a high-speed search in the forward
direction by pressing the NEXT button together with the
PLAY button.

1) The setting of OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >FIND MODE determines
whether the unit jumps to clips or to REC START essence marks.
When you play back clips recorded with the Clip Continuous Rec function
(see page 50), you should set this menu item to “REC START EM”.

STOP button: Press this button, turning it on, to stop

recording or playback. The frame at the stop position
is displayed.

STANDBY button: Press this button to put the unit into

standby-off mode (the STOP button lights, and the
STANDBY indicator goes off). Press it again to
return to the original state (the STOP button lights,
and the STANDBY indicator lights).
This unit enters standby off mode automatically after
a certain length of time passes.

You can specify the length of time until the transition
into standby off mode. For details, see the explanation
of STILL TIMER in the setup menu (page 98).

Chapter 1 Overview

d STOP/STANDBY button

This functions as a STOP button when pressed alone, and
as a STANDBY button when pressed together with the
SHIFT button.

Rear Panel

1 Analog video signal

input/output section

2 Analog audio signal

input/output section

3 Digital signal input/

output section

REF VIDEO INPUT

1/3 2/4

COMPOSITE OUTPUT AUDIO MONITOR

AUDIO INPUT

HDSDI OUTPUT
12

R L IN OUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

1/3 2/4

SDSDI OUTPUTHDSDI INPUT

e REC (record) button

Press this button together with the PLAY button to start
recording. Recording starts on the unrecorded part of the
disc.
Press the STOP button to stop recording. A clip is created
from the recorded section.

4 Digital audio signal input/output

section

5 Timecode input/output section

MONITOR

DIGITAL
AUDIO
(AES/EBU)

OUTPUT

INPUT

CONTROL

TIME CODE

1/2 3/4

1/2

3/4

RS232C REMOTE(9P)

ANALOG HD INPUT

Y/G P

PB /B

-

AC IN

B /R

SYNS

POWER

6 Power supply

section

S400

7 External device connection

section

Names and Functions of Parts

21

1 Analog video signal input/output

section

Chapter 1 Overview

1 REF VIDEO INPUT connectors

2 COMPOSITE OUTPUT

connectors

REF VIDEO INPUT COMPOSITE OUTPUT

3 MONITOR

connector

MONITOR

2 Analog audio signal input/output

section

1 AUDIO INPUT 1/3 and 2/4 connectors

2 AUDIO OUTPUT 1/3 and 2/4

connectors

3 AUDIO MONITOR

connectors

AUDIO MONITOR

RL

AUDIO INPUT

1/3 2/4

AUDIO OUTPUT

1/3 2/4

a REF VIDEO INPUT (reference video signal input)

connectors (BNC type)

The two connectors form a loop-through connection; when
a reference video signal is input to the left connector, the
same signal is output from the right connector ( ) to a
connected device. When no connection is made to the right
connector, the left connector is automatically terminated
with an impedance of 75 ohms.

b COMPOSITE OUTPUT connectors (phono jack,

BNC type)

These output composite video signals.
When CHAR SEL on page P1 of the function menu is set
to “ON”, and DISPLAY CONTROL >SD CHARA in the
setup menu is set to “COMPOSITE” or “ALL”,
information such as timecode, menu settings, and error
messages is superimposed on the output signals (see page

40).

c MONITOR connector (D-sub 15-pin)

This outputs HD analog video signals. The output signals
can be switched with INTERFACE SELECT >D-SUB
OUTPUT in the setup menu (see page 102).
When CHAR SEL on page P1 of the function menu is set
to “ON”, and DISPLAY CONTROL >HD CHARA in the
setup menu is set to “ALL”, information such as timecode,
menu settings, and error messages is superimposed on the
output signals (see page 40).

a AUDIO INPUT (analog audio signal input) 1/3 and

2/4 connectors (XLR 3-pin, female)

These connectors input two channels of analog audio.
You can use the A1 INPUT to A4 INPUT items on the
HOME page of the function menu (see page 88) to assign
the signals input to connectors 1/3 (ANALOG1) and
connectors 2/4 (ANALOG2) to audio channels 1 to 4.
You can set the reference input levels with the setup menu
item AUDIO CONTROL >LEVEL SELECT (the factory
default settings are INPUT: +4 dB, REF LEVEL:

–20 dB).

b AUDIO OUTPUT (analog audio signal output) 1/3

and 2/4 connectors (XLR 3-pin, male)

These output two channels of analog audio.
For 4-channel audio, you can use the INTERFACE
SELECT >AUDIO OUTPUT item of the setup menu (see
page 103) to select whether to output channels 1 and 2, or
channels 3 and 4 (factory default setting: channels 1 and

2).
You can set the output level with the setup menu item
AUDIO CONTROL >LEVEL SELECT (factory default
setting: +4 dB) (see page 102).

c AUDIO MONITOR connectors (phono jack)

These output audio signals for monitoring.
You can select the channels to monitor with MONI CH and
MONI SEL on page P1 of the function menu (see page 89).

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Names and Functions of Parts

3 Digital signal input/output section

1 HDSDI INPUT connector

2 HDSDI OUTPUT connectors

3 SDSDI OUTPUT

connector

HDSDI INPUT

HDSDI OUTPUT

12

a HDSDI (HD serial digital interface) INPUT

connector (BNC type)

This inputs HD format video and audio signals.

SDSDI OUTPUT

These input AES/EBU format digital audio signals. The
1/2 connector corresponds to audio channels 1 and 2, and
the 3/4 connector corresponds to audio channels 3 and 4.
To handle input signals as non-audio data, use the AUDIO
CONTROL >DATA MODE item of the setup menu (see
page 102) to set the input of channels 1 and 2 (CH1/CH2
IN) or the input of channels 3 and 4 (CH3/CH4 IN) to
“DATA”.

b DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUTPUT 1/2 and

3/4 connectors (BNC type)

These output AES/EBU format digital audio signals. The
1/2 connector corresponds to audio channels 1 and 2, and
the 3/4 connector corresponds to audio channels 3 and 4.

5 Timecode input/output section

Chapter 1 Overview

b HDSDI (HD serial digital interface) OUTPUT

connectors (BNC type)

These output HD format video and audio signals.
When CHAR SEL on page P1 of the function menu is set
to “ON”, and DISPLAY CONTROL >HD CHARA in the
setup menu is set to “ALL” (or either “HDSDI2” or “ALL”
for the HDSDI OUTPUT 2 connector), information such
as timecode, menu settings, and error messages is
superimposed on the output signals (see page 40).

c SDSDI OUTPUT connector (BNC type)

This outputs SDSDI signals downconverted from HD
video input signals, or the SDSDI signals being played
back or being recorded.
When CHAR SEL on page P1 of the function menu is set
to “ON”, and DISPLAY CONTROL >SD CHARA in the
setup menu is set to “SDI” or “ALL”, information such as
timecode, menu settings, and error messages is
superimposed on the output signals (see page 40).

4 Digital audio signal input/output

section

1 DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) INPUT

1/2 and 3/4 connectors

DIGITAL

1/2 3/4

AUDIO
(AES/EBU)

INPUT

1/2

OUTPUT

3/4

2 DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUTPUT

1/2 and 3/4 connectors

1 TIME CODE IN connector

2 TIME CODE OUT connector

TIME CODE

IN OUT

a TIME CODE IN connector

Inputs SMPTE timecode generated by an external device.

b TIME CODE OUT connector

Outputs the following timecode, depending on the
operating state of the unit.

During playback: Playback timecode
During recording: The timecode from the internal

timecode generator or the timecode input to the TIME
CODE IN connector.

Note

In E-E mode no timecode is output if TIME CODE >EE
OUT PHASE in the setup menu is set to “MUTING” (see
page 98).

6 Power supply section

1 - AC IN connector

2 POWER switch

-AC IN

POWER

a DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) INPUT 1/2 and 3/4

connectors (BNC type)

Names and Functions of Parts

23

a -AC IN (AC power input) connector

Connect to an AC power supply with the power cord (not
supplied).

b POWER (main power) switch

Press the + side to power on the unit. Press the a side to

Chapter 1 Overview

power off.
When using the unit, normally leave the POWER switch in
the + (on) position, and use the on/standby switch on the
front panel to switch the unit between the operating state
and standby state.

Note

c REMOTE(9P) (remote control 9-pin) connector

(D-sub 9-pin, RS-422A compliant, female)

To control this unit from a controller or VTR supporting
the RS-422A Sony 9-pin VTR protocol, connect the device
to this connector. When you use this connector, set the
remote connector selector switch to the REMOTE(9P)
side, and set INTERFACE SELECT > REMOTE I/F in the
setup menu to “9PIN/RS-232C” (see page 103).

d Remote connector selector switch

Push this switch to the side of the remote control connector
you are using, either the RS232C connector or the
REMOTE (9P) connector.

If you press the on/standby switch on the front panel while
the unit is in the operating state, the unit saves its data and
then enters the standby state (the on/standby indicator
lights red). Before turning the main power off, always
check to be sure that the unit is in the standby state, and
then push the main power switch to the a side.

7 External device connection section

1 CONTROL connector

2 RS232C connector

3 REMOTE(9P) connector

CONTROL

4

Remote connector
selector switch

5 S400 connector

6 U terminal

RS232C REMOTE(9P)

a CONTROL connector (minijack 4-pole)

Connect the optional RM-LG2 Remote Control Unit.

b RS232C (serial interface) connector (D-sub 9-pin,

male)

Connect a computer or other device with a serial interface
to control this unit from that device.
When you use this connector, set the remote connector
selector switch to the RS232C side, and set INTERFACE
SELECT >REMOTE I/F in the setup menu to “9PIN/RS­232C” (see page 103).

Note

This unit cannot be used as a recorder for linear editing.
When it receives an assemble command, this unit starts
normal recording operation and creates a new clip.

S400

e S400 connector (6-pin, IEEE1394 compliant)

Connect a DV device or computer using an i.LINK cable.
The following connection types are supported. They are
selected by setting INTERFACE SELECT >i.LINK
MODE in the setup menu (see page 103).
AV/C (Audio/Video Control) connection: Output

DVCAM format digital video and audio signals
(i.LINK MODE set to “AV/C”).
Audio output signals are 2ch or 4ch, as selected by
AUDIO CONTROL >DV OUT MODE in the setup
menu (see page 102).

FAM (file access mode) connection: Input and output

files between this unit and a computer (i.LINK
MODE set to “FAM (PC REMOTE)”).

Notes

• If video or audio signals from an external device
connected to the S400 connector fail to be output,
disconnect the i.LINK cable and connect it again,
pushing it straight in.

• Before connecting or disconnecting an i.LINK cable
between this unit and a device with a 6-pin i.LINK
connector, power off the device and disconnect its power
cord from the electrical outlet. If the i.LINK cable is
connected or disconnected with the device’s power plug
still connected, high voltage (8 to 40 V) from the
device’s i.LINK connector can flow into this unit,
possibly damaging the unit.

• When connecting this unit to a device with a 6-pin
i.LINK connector, connect to the 6-pin i.LINK
connector of the other device first.

• Except in playback modes (jog and shuttle modes, etc.),
audio signals output from this connector and monitored
on another device may sound different from the audio
signals played back on this unit.

f U (signal ground) terminal

Connect to the system ground.

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Names and Functions of Parts

Infrared Remote Commander

1

The corresponding functions are executed when you point
the remote commander at the infrared sensor of the main
unit and press the keys and setting pad.
If you want to disable control of this unit from the remote
commander, set INTERFACE SELECT >WIRELESS
RMT in the setup menu to “DISABLE” (see page 103).

PLAY key: Press this to start playback. Press the STOP

key to stop playback.

NEXT key: Press this to jump to the first frame of the next

clip or to the next REC START essence mark.

1)

STOP key: Press this to stop recording or playback.

1) The setting of OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >FIND MODE determines
whether the unit jumps to clips or to REC START essence marks.
When you play back clips recorded with the Clip Continuous Rec function
(see page 50), you should set this menu item to “REC START EM”.

Chapter 1 Overview

1 Setting pad

2 THUMBNAIL key

3 CHARACTER key

4 SUB CLIP key

5 Recording/playback

control keys

6 SEARCH keys

THUMBNAIL

CHARACTER

PREV PLAY

PUSH SET

SUB CLIP

NEXT STOP

SEARCH

a Setting pad

Positions on the pad correspond to functions of the main
unit, as follows.

Press the top side: M/MARK1 button
Press the bottom side: m/MARK2 button
Press the left side: </IN button
Press the right side: ,/OUT button
Press the middle: SET button

b THUMBNAIL key

This has the same function as the THUMBNAIL button on
the main unit.

f SEARCH keys

Press m to perform –5 times normal speed shuttle
playback in the reverse direction.
Press M to perform +5 times normal speed shuttle
playback in the forward direction.

Using the infrared remote commander

Before use

Pull out the insulation sheet.

Insulation sheet

To replace the lithium battery in the remote
commander

The remote commander uses a CR2025 Lithium Battery.
Do not use a battery other than the CR2025.

1

Hold down the lock lever 1, and then pull out the

battery holder 2.

c CHARACTER key

Each press of this key turns the character information
superimposed on the monitor screen on and off, or
switches to the LCD.

d SUB CLIP key

This has the same function as the SUB CLIP button on the
main unit.

Note

Pressing this key has no effect when no clip list is
registered.

e Recording/playback control keys
PREV (previous) key:Press this to jump to the first frame

of the current clip or the previous REC START
essence mark.

1)

When pressed at the first frame of the
current clip, this button jumps to the first frame of the
previous clip (if it exists).

2

2

Insert a new battery with the + symbol facing upward
(1), and then push the battery holder until it clicks
(2).

Names and Functions of Parts

25

Face the + symbol upward.

Chapter 1 Overview

WARNING

2

1

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge,
disassemble or dispose of in fire.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.

ATT ENT ION

Danger d’explosion si la batterie n’est pas replacée
correctement.
Remplacez-la uniquement avec le même type ou un type
équivalent recommandé par le fabricant.
Disposez des batteries usagées selon les instructions du
fabricant.

VORSICHT

Explosionsgefahr bei Verwendung falscher Batterien.
Batterien nur durch den vom Hersteller empfohlenen oder
einen gleichwertigen Typ ersetzen.
Verbrauchte Batterien entsprechend den Anweisungen des
Herstellers entsorgen.

Battery lifetime

When the lithium battery output falls, even button presses
may not operate. The average lithium battery lifetime is
about one year, but this depends on the pattern of use.
If pressing the remote control buttons produces absolutely
no effect on this unit, replace the battery, then check the
operation again.

26

Names and Functions of Parts

Preparations

Setting the System Frequency

This unit is shipped with the system frequency still unset.
Therefore, you need to set the system frequency before
using the unit. (The unit cannot be used unless the system
frequency is set.)
Once it is set, the system frequency is retained even when
the unit is powered off.

Chapter

2

SYSTEM SEL

SYSTEM FREQ:
60I
50I
30P
25P

23.98P

SELECT : ( )( )KEY
DATA SET : SET KEY

2

Press the M/MARK1 button or the m/MARK2 button
to select the system frequency to use.

Chapter 2 Preparations

To set the system frequency

Use the following procedure.

Rear panel

POWER

POWER

1

0

0

-12

-12

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

ACCESS

NETWORK

REMOTE

LEVEL

PHONES

4

1

Power the unit on.

“SYSTEM SEL” appears in the time data display
section.

-40

-60

-60

1

3

4 CH

16BIT 3+4

MPEG HD SP

1080 60I

LOCAL

VITC REM:077

00:00.00:00

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

Time data display section

switch

2

F1

TCG

EXT

F2

TC MODE
PRESET

RUN MODE

F3

REC RUN

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TC/VITC

F4

VITC

COOO1

CHAPTER

M

DF/NDF
NDF

P2

VARIABLE

REC

PRESET

F5

PAGE DISPLAY

PB

EXPAND

SUB

THUMB

CLIP

NAIL

CLIP

ESSENCE

MENU

MARK

PREV NEXTPLAY STOP

KEY INHI

SHIFT

TOP

F REV F FWD

MARK1

MENU

SET

RESET

OUTIN

MARK2

REC

END

STANDBY

3

JOG

SHUTTLE

3

Press the SET button.

“NOW SAVING...” appears in the time data display
section, and the modified setting is saved in the unit’s
memory.
“COMPLETE ! !” appears when save processing
finishes.

If you have selected 60I, 30P, or 23.98P

EJECT

VAR

When you press the SET button with 60I, 30P, or

23.98P selected in step 2, the following screen
appears.

SYSTEM SEL

SYSTEM FREQ : 601
UC/J SELECT : UC
UCP
J

SELECT : ( )( )KEY
DATA SET : SET KEY

Press the M/MARK1 and m/MARK2 buttons to select
“UC” (for areas outside Japan) or “J” (for Japan), then
press the SET button.

Setting the System Frequency

27

Note

Be sure to carry out step 3 before powering the unit off
(putting it into standby). The new system frequency
setting will not be saved if you power off without
carrying out step 3.

Connections and Settings

4

Press the on/standby switch to power the unit off (put
it into standby), and then press it again to power the
unit on.

Chapter 2 Preparations

The selected system frequency becomes available for
use.

You can change the system frequency setting by using the
setup menu item OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >SYSTEM
SEL >SYSTEM FREQ.
For details about the setup menu, see page 90 “System
Menu” in Chapter 6.

Note

When the system frequency is set to 60I or 30P, select
drop-frame mode (DF) or non-drop-frame mode (NDF) on
page P2 of the function menu (see page 90).

Note

Production of some of the peripherals and related devices
described in this chapter has been discontinued.
For advice about choosing devices, please contact your
Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative.

Connecting an External Monitor

You can connect a video monitor to this unit’s video output
connectors or to the MONITOR connector. The following
figure shows an example using a Sony multi-format LCD
monitor.

You can also superimpose character information such as
timecode and the unit’s operating status on output video.
For details, see “Superimposed Text Information” (page

40).

To view HD video

Connect an HD video monitor using method 1 or 2 in
the following figure.
When you connect a monitor with method 2, set the setup
menu item INTERFACE SELECT >D-SUB OUTPUT to
“YPbPr” (see page 102).

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Connections and Settings

REF VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

1/3 2/4

HDSDI OUTPUT

12

1

COMPOSITE OUTPUT AUDIO MONITOR

R L IN OUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

1/3 2/4

SDSDI OUTPUTHDSDI INPUT

MONITOR

HDSDI
OUTPUT

SDI signal input
connector

a)

AUDIO
MONITOR

TIME CODE

DIGITAL

1/2 3/4

AUDIO
(AES/EBU)

INPUT

1/2

OUTPUT

CONTROL

MONITOR

2

PDW-F75 (this unit)

ANALOG HD INPUT

Y/G P

B /R

PB /B

SYNS

3/4

RS232C REMOTE(9P)

Y/P

B/PR

connectors

-AC IN

POWER

S400

COMPOSITE
OUTPUT

REF VIDEO INPUT

1/3 2/4

COMPOSITE OUTPUT AUDIO MONITOR

AUDIO INPUT

HDSDI OUTPUT
12

1/3 2/4

SDSDI OUTPUTHDSDI INPUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

AUDIO
MONITOR

MONITOR

DIGITAL
AUDIO
(AES/EBU)

INPUT

OUTPUT

CONTROL

TIME CODE

1/2 3/4

1/2

R L IN OUT

PDW-F75 (this unit)

ANALOG HD INPUT

Y/G P

B /R

PB /B

SYNS

3/4

RS232C REMOTE(9P)

-AC IN

POWER

S400

Chapter 2 Preparations

SDSDI
OUTPUT

2

1

2

SDI signal input

COMPOSITE
IN connector

connector

a)

2

AUDIO IN
connector

MEU-WX2 Multi-Format Engine

LMD-172W/232W Multi-Format LCD Monitor

a) To input HDSDI signals, a BKM-243HS (not supplied) is required.

Connection method and connection cables

Connection method Connection cables (not

supplied)

1 HDSDI 75Ω coaxial cable
2 Component

B/PR

)

(Y/P

D-Sub 15-pin – analog
component cable, phono plug –
stereo miniplug cable

To view SD video

Connect an SD video monitor using method 1 or 2 in the
following figure.

AUDIO IN
connector

MEU-WX2 Multi-Format Engine

LMD-172W/232W Multi-Format LCD Monitor

a) To input SDSDI signals, a BKM-220D (not supplied) is required.

Connection method and connection cables

Connection method Connection cables (not

supplied)

1 SDSDI 75Ω coaxial cable
2 Composite 75Ω coaxial cable, phono

plug – stereo miniplug cable

Using PDZ-1 over an i.LINK Connection (FAM Connection)

You can use the supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software
to do simple editing of proxy AV data. The following
explains how to make an i.LINK connection between this
unit and a computer with PDZ-1 installed, and how to
access this unit by FAM (file access mode).

Notes

• The required FAM driver is installed when you install
the PDZ-1 software.

• Use version 2.01 or higher of the FAM driver.

Connections and Settings

29

• This unit’s S400 connector has 6 pins. Check the
number of pins on the i.LINK connector of your
notebook computer, and use an appropriate i.LINK
cable.

See “Using PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software” in Chapter
4 (page 79) for more information about installing the
PDZ-1 software. See the online help of PDZ-1 for more
information about using PDZ-1.

Some limitations apply to FAM connections. For details,

Chapter 2 Preparations

see “File Operations in File Access Mode (for Windows)”
in Chapter 5 (page 83).

PDW-F75 (this unit)

REF VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

1/3 2/4

COMPOSITE OUTPUT AUDIO MONITOR

1/3 2/4

SDSDI OUTPUTHDSDI INPUT

HDSDI OUTPUT
12

R L IN OUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

MONITOR

DIGITAL
AUDIO
(AES/EBU)

INPUT

OUTPUT

CONTROL

1/2 3/4

1/2

TIME CODE

ANALOG HD INPUT

Y/G P

PB /B

3/4

RS232C REMOTE(9P)

SYNS

B /R

-AC IN

S400

POWER

S400

Notes

• The S400 connector of this unit outputs video/audio
signals in DVCAM format. Data recorded in MPEG HD
format is output after being converted into DVCAM
format.

• The nonlinear editing system to be connected to this unit
requires editing software (not supplied) supporting the
DVCAM format.

• To transfer video and audio signals (AV/C data), use
AUDIO CONTROL >DV OUT MODE (see page 102)
in the setup menu to select the audio mode (the factory
default is “2ch”).

• This unit’s S400 connector has 6 pins. Check the
number of pins on the i.LINK connector of your laptop
computer, and use an appropriate i.LINK cable.

PDW-F75(this unit)

REF VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

1/3 2/4

COMPOSITE OUTPUT AUDIO MONITOR

1/3 2/4

SDSDI OUTPUTHDSDI INPUT

HDSDI OUTPUT

12

R L IN OUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

MONITOR

DIGITAL
AUDIO
(AES/EBU)

INPUT

OUTPUT

CONTROL

1/2 3/4

1/2

TIME CODE

ANALOG HD INPUT

Y/G P

PB /B

3/4

RS232C REMOTE(9P)

-AC IN

B /R

SYNS

POWER

S400

i.LINK cable
(not supplied)

i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector

Laptop computer

On the computer On this unit

Install PDZ-1. Set the setup menu item

INTERFACE SELECT
>REMOTE I/F to “i.LINK” (see
page 103).

Set the setup menu item
INTERFACE SELECT >i.LINK
MODE to “FAM(PC REMOTE)”
(see page 103).

Connecting to a Nonlinear Editing System (AV/C Connection)

You can send video/audio signals (AV/C data) from this
unit to a nonlinear editing system connected to the S400
connector.
The following figure shows an example connection.

S400

i.LINK cable
(not supplied)

i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector

Laptop computer

On the computer On this unit

Install editing software
supporting the DVCAM
format.

Set the setup menu item
INTERFACE SELECT
>REMOTE I/F to “i.LINK” (see
page 103).

Set the setup menu item
INTERFACE SELECT >i.LINK
MODE to “AV/C” (see page

103).

Connections for Cut Editing

By connecting this unit to a VTR, you can configure a cut
editing system. Some example connections are shown in
the following.

See “Using PDZ-1 over an i.LINK Connection (FAM
Connection)” (page 29) for the connections and settings to
make a FAM connection between this unit and a nonlinear
editing system.

30

Connections and Settings

Note

This unit cannot be used as a recorder for linear editing.
When it receives an assemble command, this unit starts
normal recording operation and creates a new clip.