Sony PDW-70MD User Manual

3-990-975-14 (1)

Professional Disc Recorder

Instructions for Use

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

PDW-70MD

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.

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.

IMPORTANT

The nameplate is located on the bottom.

Laser diode properties

Wave length: 403 to 410 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output power: 65 mW (max. of pulse peak), 35 mW

(max. of CW)

Tekniska data för laserdiod

Våglängd: 403 till 410 nm Emissionslängd: Kontinuerlig Laseruteffekt: 65 mW (max. för pulstopp), 35 mW (max. för kontinuerlig våg)

Spesifikasjoner laserdiode

Bølgelengde: 403 til 410 nm Strålingens varighet: Kontinuerlig Laserens effekt: 65 mW (maks stråletoppunkt), 35 mW (maks ved kontinuerlig stråling)

Laserdiodin ominaisuudet

Aallon pituus: 403 - 410 nm Välityksen kesto: Jatkuva Laserlähdön teho: 65 mW (sykehuipun maks.), 35 mW (jatkuvan aallon maks.)

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

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.

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

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

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.

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.

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 customers in Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-

003.

Symbols on the products

accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause interference to other equipment. If this unit causes interference (which can be determined by unplugging the power cord from the unit), try these measures: Relocate the unit with respect to the susceptible equipment. Plug this unit and the susceptible equipment into different branch circuit.

Consult your dealer. (According to standard EN60601-1-2 and CISPR11, Class B, Group 1)

WARNING on power connection

Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.

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

This symbol indicates the equipotential terminal which brings the various parts of a system to the same potential.

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

Important safeguards/notices for use in the medical environments

1. All the equipments connected to this unit shall be certified according to Standard IEC60601-1, IEC60950-1, IEC60065 or other IEC/ISO Standards applicable to the equipments.

2. Furthermore all configurations shall comply with the system standard IEC60601-1-1. Everybody who connects additional equipment to the signal input part or signal output part configures a medical system, and is therefore, responsible that the system complies with the requirements of the system standard IEC60601-1-1. If in doubt, consult the qualified service personnel.

3. The leakage current could increase when connected to other equipment.

4. For this particular equipment, all accessory equipment connected as noted above, must be connected to mains via an additional isolation transformer conforming with the construction requirements of IEC60601-1 and providing at least Basic Insulation.

5. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in

WARNING on power connection for medical use

Please use the following power supply cord. With connectors (plug or female) and cord types other than those indicated in this table, use the power supply cord that is approved for use in your area.

United States and Canada

Plug Type HOSPITAL GRADE* Cord type Min.Type SJT

Maximum Rating for Plug and Appliance Couplers

Safety approval UL Listed and CSA *Note: Grounding reliability can only be achieved when the equipment is

connected to an equivalent receptacle marked ‘Hospital Only’ or ‘Hospital Grade’.

Min.18 AWG 10A/125V

Caution

When you dispose of the unit or accessories, you must obey the law in the relative area or country and the regulation in the relative hospital.

For the customers in Canada

This unit has been certified according to Standard CSA C22.2 NO.601.1.

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.

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 the customers in Taiwan only

Voor de Klanten in Nederland

• Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).

• Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat.

• Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen moet worden.De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.

• Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze verwerkt worden.

Chapter 1 Overview

Features............................................................................................8

Names and Functions of Parts .....................................................11

Chapter 2 Preparations

Setting the System Frequency .....................................................22

Removing the Connector Covers.................................................23

Connections and Settings ............................................................24

External Synchronization..............................................................27

Setup...............................................................................................27

Superimposed Text Information...................................................29

Features of This Unit............................................................................. 8

Features of the PDBK-101/102/103/104 Option Boards ...................... 9

Front Panel .......................................................................................... 11

Rear Panel............................................................................................ 17

Infrared Remote Commander .............................................................. 20

Connecting an External Monitor ......................................................... 24

Using PDZ-1 Over an i.LINK Connection (FAM Connection) .......... 25

Using XLR Cables (Audio Cables) ..................................................... 26

Setting the Date and Time ................................................................... 27

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Panel ........................................ 28

Displaying Supplementary Status Information ................................... 30

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

Handling Discs...............................................................................32

Discs Used for Recording and Playback ............................................. 32

Notes on Handling............................................................................... 32

Write-Protecting Discs ........................................................................ 32

Loading and Unloading a Disc............................................................ 32

Formatting a Disc ................................................................................ 33

Handling of Discs When Recording Does Not End Normally (Salvage

Functions) .................................................................................. 33

Recording .......................................................................................35

Carrying Out Recording ..................................................................... 35

Table of Contents

Playback .........................................................................................36

Playback Operation ............................................................................. 36

Searching for Clips With Thumbnails (Thumbnail Search)................ 36

Searching With the Expand Function.................................................. 38

Searching for Frames With Essence Marks ........................................ 39

Searching With the Chapter Function ................................................. 40

Clip List Playback ............................................................................... 40

Locking (Write-protecting) Clips ........................................................ 41

Deleting Clips...................................................................................... 42

Assigning Sequence Numbers to Thumbnails..................................... 43

Chapter 4 Scene Selection

Overview.........................................................................................44

Assigning Clip Titles........................................................................... 47

Assigning User-Defined Clip and Clip List Names ............................ 47

Creating Clip Lists .........................................................................49

Including Clips Selected in the Thumbnail Screen in the Clip List .... 49

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

Editing Clip Lists ...........................................................................54

Basic Operations.................................................................................. 54

Reordering Sub Clips .......................................................................... 54

Modifying the In and Out Points of Sub Clips (Trimming)................ 55

Deleting Sub Clips............................................................................... 56

Setting the Start Timecode for the Current Clip List .......................... 56

Previewing the Edited Clip List .......................................................... 56

Saving the Current Clip List to Disc ............................................57

Managing Clip Lists.......................................................................58

Changing Displayed Items of Information on Sub Clips .................... 59

Loading a Clip List From a Disc Into the Current Clip List ............... 59

Deleting Clip Lists From a Disc.......................................................... 59

Sorting Clip Lists................................................................................. 59

Using the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software ................................61

or Search) ................................................................................... 52

Chapter 5 File Operations

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

File Operations in File Access Mode ...........................................62

Table of Contents

Making FAM Connections.................................................................. 62

Operating on Files ............................................................................... 63

Chapter 6 Menus

Recording Continuous Timecode Over FAM Connections .......64

Function Menu ...............................................................................65

Function Menu Operations.................................................................. 65

Function Menu Settings....................................................................... 65

System Menu..................................................................................67

Displaying the Setup and Disc Menus ................................................ 67

Setup Menu.......................................................................................... 68

Setup Menu Items................................................................................ 68

Setup Menu Operations ....................................................................... 71

Disc Menu ........................................................................................... 74

Disc Menu Operations......................................................................... 74

Appendix

Important Notes on Operation......................................................76

Condensation ....................................................................................... 76

Periodic Maintenance....................................................................77

Digital Hours Meter............................................................................. 77

Troubleshooting ............................................................................78

Alarms ................................................................................................. 78

Error Messages .................................................................................... 85

To Eject Discs With the Unit Powered Off......................................... 85

About i.LINK ..................................................................................85

Specifications ................................................................................86

Using UMID Data............................................................................89

MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License .....................................91

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

Overview

Features

The PDW-70MD 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. The unit 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.

function enables data file

Chapter

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. If the audio channel modes are the same, different video bitrates can be mixed on the same disc.

Rich selection of recording and playback functions

Support for multiple frame frequencies

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

1) Professional Disc is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

2) FAM: File access mode

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) MPEG HD is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

codec

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.

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.

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, applications, such as content management on small-scale servers.

and readily used in a wide variety of

Features

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.

Convenient disc-based playback and search functions

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

• Mini-jack 4-pin remote control

Chapter 1 Overview

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

files stored on Professional

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

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

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.

Features

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

Chapter 1 Overview

signals.

1080i

format compatible TS

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 allow SD input signals (SDSDI and composite) to be upconverted to HD signals for recording on discs.

Note

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

Features

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

CHAPTER

SUB

EXPAND

CLIP

PREV NEXTPLAY STOP

KEY INHI

SHIFT

TOP

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 19) 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 orange). When the indicator is lit orange, 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 orange when the unit enters the standby state.

EJECT

4 Shuttle/jog/

variable-speed playback control block

VARIABLE

REC

PRESET

CHAPTER

EXPAND

PAGE DISPLAY

KEY INHI

SHIFT

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

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 a

device connected to an external device connector on the rear of the unit or from a remote control panel (not supplied) connected to the unit. Use the setup menu item INTERFACE SELECT >REMOTE I/F to select which of the connectors is used for remote control (see page 71).

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 66).

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.

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 44).

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 36), 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 39), 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 65).

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

perform playback of a clip list. A clip list selection

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 44).

1 Display and function menu section

1 Display

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

-12

-20

-30

-40

-60

4 CH

MPEG HD SP

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.

-12

-20

-30

-40

-60

16 BIT 3+4

1080 60I INPUT

COOO1

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.

4 PAGE button

5 Monitor video display section

TCG EXT

TC MODE PRESET

RUN MODE REC RUN

KEY INH

REC INH

REMOTE

RS422A

TC/VITC VITC

DF/NDF NDF

7 Operation modes

8 Remaining disc capacity

9 Reference signal

6 Function

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

These buttons are enabled when the function menu (see page 65) 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.

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.

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).

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.

Names and Functions of Parts

Note

Use the largest size to display the system menu and view superimposed information.

f Function menu

Chapter 1 Overview

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.

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 65). During display of 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 70). Always displays 4CH/16BIT when the DVCAM format is being used.

For details, see page 65 “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 66), 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

71).)

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.

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 68).

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 66).

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 67), 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 66). 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.

p Clip number

This displays the clip number of the clip being monitored.

q System frequency

This displays the system frequency being used by this unit (60I, 50I, 30P, or 25P) (see page 22).

Names and Functions of Parts

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 66). 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

2 Audio level adjustment section

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.

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1 CH 1 to CH 4 knobs

2 VARIABLE switch

CH 1

CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

VARIABLE

PRESET

REC

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 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.

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.

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.

4 Shuttle/jog/variable-speed playback control block

4 Jog/shuttle transport indicators

VAR

1 VAR button

JOG

2 JOG button

SHUTTLE

3 SHUTTLE

button

5 Jog dial

6 Shuttle dial

Names and Functions of Parts

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

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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 (orange): 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.

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 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.

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

5 Recording/playback control block

1 PREV/TOP button

2 PLAY button

3 NEXT/END 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. When pressed at the first frame of the current clip, this button jumps to the first frame of the previous clip.

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

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

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

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

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. 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 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 in disc stop mode.

4 STOP/STANDBY button

5 REC button

Names and Functions of Parts

PREV NEXTPLAY STOP REC

TOP

F REV F FWD

END

STANDBY

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.

Rear Panel

Note

When the unit is shipped from the factory, connector covers are attached to some of the connectors on the rear

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 OUT AUDIO MONITOR

AUDIO INPUT

HDSDI OUTPUT 12

AUDIO OUTPUT

1/3 2/4

SDSDI OUTPUTHDSDI INPUT

1 Analog video signal input/output

section

panel. The explanations in this section assume that all covers have been removed.

For details, see “Removing the Connector Covers” (page

23).

4 Digital audio signal input/output

section

5 Timecode input/output section

DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU)

OUTPUT

INPUT

CONTROL

TIME CODE

1/2 3/4

1/2

R L IN OUT

MONITOR

RS232C REMOTE(9P)

3/4

ANALOG HD INPUT

Y/G P

PB /B

SYNS

B /R

AC IN

POWER

6 Power supply

S400

7 External device connection

section

When CHAR SEL on page P1of the function menu is set to “ON” (see page 66), information such as timecode, menu settings, and error messages is superimposed on the output signals.

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section

1 REF VIDEO INPUT connectors

2 COMPOSITE OUT connectors

REF VIDEO INPUT COMPOSITE OUT

3 MONITOR

connector

MONITOR

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 OUT connectors (phono jack, BNC

type)

These output composite video signals.

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 70).

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

AUDIO INPUT

1/3 2/4

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

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

AUDIO OUTPUT

1/3 2/4

Names and Functions of Parts

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 65) 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

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item AUDIO CONTROL >LEVEL SELECT (the factory default settings are INPUT: +4 dB, REF LEVEL:

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 70) 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 70).

–20 dB).

menu settings, and error messages is superimposed on the output signals.

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

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 66).

3 Digital signal input/output section

1 HDSDI INPUT connector

2 HDSDI OUTPUT connectors

3 SDSDI OUTPUT

connector

HDSDI INPUT

HDSDI OUTPUT

a HDSDI (HD serial digital interface) INPUT

connector (BNC type)

This inputs HD format video and audio signals.

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” (see page 66), information such as timecode, menu settings, and error messages is superimposed on the output signals.

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” (see page 66), information such as timecode,

SDSDI OUTPUT

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

connectors (BNC type)

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.

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

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.

Names and Functions of Parts

6 Power supply section

1 - AC IN connector

2 POWER switch

-AC IN

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 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

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 orange). 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.

c (equipotential ground) terminal

Use to make an equipotential ground connection.

POWER

3 terminal

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 71).

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/RS232C” (see page 71).

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.

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 71). 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 70). FAM (file access mode) connection: Input and output

files between this unit and a computer (i.LINK

MODE set to “FAM (PC REMOTE)”).

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7 External device connection section

1 CONTROL connector

2 RS232C connector

3 REMOTE(9P) connector

CONTROL

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.

S400

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

Names and Functions of Parts

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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Infrared Remote Commander

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.

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

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

of the current clip. When pressed at the first frame of

the current clip, this button jumps to the first frame of

the previous clip. 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. STOP key: Press this to stop recording or playback.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

battery holder 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

Face the + symbol upward.

WARNING

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.

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.

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Names and Functions of Parts

Preparations

Chapter 2 Preparations

Chapter

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.

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.

To set the system frequency

Use the following procedure.

Rear panel

POWER

ACCESS

NETWORK

MPEG HD SP

LOCAL

REMOTE

00:00.00:00

LEVEL

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PHONES

-12

-20

-30

-40

-60

4 CH

16BIT 3+4

VITC REM:077

1080 60I

switch

TCG EXT

TC MODE PRESET

RUN MODE

REC RUN

TC/VITC

VITC

COOO1

CHAPTER

DF/NDF NDF

VARIABLE

REC

PRESET

PAGE DISPLAY

EXPAND

SUB

THUMB

CLIP

NAIL

CLIP

ESSENCE

MARK

PREV NEXTPLAY STOP

KEY INHI

SHIFT

TOP

F REV F FWD

MARK1

SET

RESET

OUTIN

JOG

MARK2

REC

SHUTTLE

END

STANDBY

EJECT

VAR

Power the unit on.

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

SYSTEM SEL

SYSTEM FREQ: 60I 50I 30P 25P

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

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

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 or 30P

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

Time data display section

Setting the System Frequency

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

Note

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

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

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 67 “System Menu” in Chapter 6.

Removing the Connector Covers

When the unit is shipped from the factory, connector covers are attached to the following connectors.

• AUDIO OUTPUT 1/3 and 2/4 connectors

• HDSDI INPUT connector

• HDSDI OUTPUT connectors

• SDSDI OUTPUT connector

• RS232C connector

To use one of these connectors, remove the cover as follows.

Chapter 2 Preparations

REF VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

1/3 2/4

COMPOSITE OUT AUDIO MONITOR

HDSDI OUTPUT 12

R L IN OUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

1/3 2/4

SDSDI OUTPUTHDSDI INPUT

MONITOR

DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU)

INPUT

OUTPUT

1/2 3/4

1/2

CONTROL

TIME CODE

ANALOG HD INPUT

Y/G P

PB /B

3/4

RS232C REMOTE(9P)

SYNS

-AC IN

POWER

B /R

S400

Press the POWER (main power) switch to power the

unit off.

Remove the screw(s) of the connector cover, using a screwdriver that matches the grooves of the screw(s).

Remove the connector cover.

Save the screw(s) and cover, so that you can reattach the cover if necessary.

Removing the Connector Covers

Caution

These connectors are designed to allow direct contact with conductive circuits. Weak voltage may be present because of a failure in this unit. To prevent patients from touching these connectors accidentally, attach the connector covers when the connectors are not being used to connect to other devices.

Chapter 2 Preparations

Connections and Settings

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

29).

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 70).

Connections and Settings

REF VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

1/3 2/4

HDSDI OUTPUT

COMPOSITE OUT AUDIO MONITOR

R L IN OUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

1/3 2/4

SDSDI OUTPUTHDSDI INPUT

MONITOR

HDSDI OUTPUT

SDI signal input connector

TIME CODE

DIGITAL

1/2 3/4

AUDIO (AES/EBU)

INPUT

1/2

OUTPUT

CONTROL

MONITOR

PDW-70MD (this unit)

-AC IN

ANALOG HD INPUT

Y/G P

B /R

PB /B

SYNS

3/4

RS232C REMOTE(9P)

Y/P

B/PR

connectors

POWER

AUDIO INPUT

HDSDI OUTPUT 12

COMPOSITE OUT AUDIO MONITOR

R L IN OUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

1/3 2/4

SDSDI OUTPUTHDSDI INPUT

MONITOR

DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU)

INPUT

OUTPUT

CONTROL

1/2 3/4

1/2

PDW-70MD (this unit)

TIME CODE

-AC IN

ANALOG HD INPUT

Y/G P

B /R

PB /B

SYNS

3/4

RS232C REMOTE(9P)

POWER

S400

COMPOSITE OUT

REF VIDEO INPUT

S400

1/3 2/4

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SDSDI OUTPUT

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.

COMPOSITE IN connector

SDI signal input 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

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

supplied)

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 also installed when you install the PDZ-1 software.

Connections and Settings

• 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.

XLR cable

Ferrite core (supplied)

See “Using PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software” in Chapter 4 (page 61) 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.

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PDW-70MD (this unit)

REF VIDEO INPUT

COMPOSITE OUT AUDIO MONITOR

AUDIO INPUT

1/3 2/4

HDSDI OUTPUT 12

AUDIO OUTPUT

1/3 2/4

SDSDI OUTPUTHDSDI INPUT

Laptop computer

R L IN OUT

MONITOR

DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU)

INPUT

OUTPUT

CONTROL

TIME CODE

1/2 3/4

1/2

-AC IN

ANALOG HD INPUT

Y/G P

B /R

PB /B

SYNS

3/4

RS232C REMOTE(9P)

i.LINK cable (not supplied)

i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector

POWER

S400

120 to 150 mm

When the diameter of the XLR cable is too large to loop

If the diameter of the XLR cable is so large that is difficult to loop the cable through the ferrite core, simply pass it through the core without looping. In this case, use a binding strap (not supplied) to at the specified position, as shown in the figure below.

S400

120 to 150 mm

XLR cable

Binding strap (not supplied)

On the computer On this unit

Install PDZ-1. Set the setup menu item

INTERFACE SELECT >i.LINK MODE to “FAM(PC REMOTE)” (see page 71).

Using XLR Cables (Audio Cables)

Before connecting XLR cables to this unit's analog audio input and output connectors, always attach the supplied ferrite cores to the XLR cables. Attach as shown below.

To attach the ferrite core

Loop the XLR cable one time through the ferrite core, on the side closest to the connector that is connected to this unit, and fix the ferrite core at the specified position.

Ferrite core (supplied)

Note

This unit will not meet the requirements of the CISPR 22 Class B electromagnetic interference standards if ferrite cores are not attached to XLR cables.

Connections and Settings

External Synchronization

Setup

This unit synchronizes as shown in the following table, according to the presence or absence of signals input to the HDSDI INPUT connector, the presence or absence of signals input to the REF VIDEO INPUT connector, and the setting of the V INPUT item on the HOME page of the function menu (see page 65).

Signal input to HDSDI INPUT connector

Yes Yes HDSDI Synchronize to REF

Yes No HDSDI Synchronize to

No Yes HDSDI Synchronize to REF

No No HDSDI No external

Note

Signal input to REF VIDEO INPUT connector

V INPUT setting

External synchronization

VIDEO input

SG Synchronize to REF

VIDEO input

HDSDI input

SG No external

synchronization

VIDEO input

synchronization

There is no external synchronization for file operations by FAM connection.

The principal setup operations before operating this unit are carried out using setup menus. This section explains how to set the date and time and how to adjust the brightness of the LCD panel.

See Chapter 6 “Menus” (page 65) for more information about menu operations and menu items.

Setting the Date and Time

When using this unit for the first time, you should set the date and time as follows.

Note

Before starting, press the DISPLAY button to set the monitor video section to its largest size. Or connect an external video monitor to this unit and superimpose menus (see page 29) on the monitor screen.

SUB

THUMB

SET

RESET

CLIP

NAIL

CLIP

ESSENCE

MARK

PREV NEXTPLAY STOP

TOP

F REV F FWD

END

STANDBY

2,3

MARK1

OUTIN

MARK2

REC

EJECT

VAR

JOG

SHUTTLE

ACCESS

NETWORK

MPEG HD SP

LOCAL

REMOTE

00:00.00:00

LEVEL

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PHONES

-12

-20

-30

-40

-60

4 CH

16BIT 3+4

VITC REM:077

1,4

TCG

EXT

TC MODE PRESET

RUN MODE

REC RUN

TC/VITC

VITC

1080 60I

COOO1

CHAPTER

DF/NDF NDF

EXPAND

PAGE DISPLAY

KEY INHI

VARIABLE

REC

PRESET

SHIFT

Chapter 2 Preparations

Press the MENU button.

The system menu appears on the monitor screen (see page 67).

Select DATE/TIME PRESET using the M/MARK1 button or m/MARK2 button, then press the ,/OUT button.

The DATE/TIME PRESET screen appears on the monitor.

External Synchronization / Setup

DATE/TIME PRESET

YEAR MONTH DAY TIME TIME ZONE

INC/DEC : JOG DIAL SHIFT : ( )( )KEY

2006 04 08 10:09:17 UTC_00:00

ACCESS

NETWORK

MPEG HD SP

LOCAL

REMOTE

00:00.00:00

LEVEL

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PHONES

-12

-20

-30

-40

-60

4 CH

16BIT 3+4

VITC REM:077

TCG

EXT

TC MODE PRESET

RUN MODE

REC RUN

TC/VITC

VITC

1080 60I

COOO1

CHAPTER

DF/NDF NDF

EXPAND

PAGE DISPLAY

KEY INHI

VARIABLE

REC

PRESET

SHIFT

SUB

THUMB

SET

RESET

CLIP

NAIL

CLIP

ESSENCE

MARK

PREV NEXTPLAY STOP

TOP

F REV F FWD

END

2,3,4,5

MARK1

OUTIN

JOG

MARK2

REC

SHUTTLE

STANDBY

EJECT

VAR

DATE SAVE : SET KEY TO MENU : MENU KEY

Chapter 2 Preparations

This screen allows you to set the following items.

YEAR: Calendar year

MONTH: Month DAY: Day TIME: Time TIME ZONE: Time zone (difference from UTC)

Set the date, time and time zone.

You can change the setting of the flashing digits.

To change the flashing digits

Use the arrow buttons (</IN, ,/OUT).

To increase or decrease the values of the flashing digits

Use the arrow buttons (M/MARK1, m/MARK2) or jog dial.

Press the MENU button.

The system menu appears on the monitor screen (see page 67).

Select SETUP MENU using the M/MARK1 button or m/MARK2 button, then press the ,/OUT button.

The setup menu appears on the monitor screen (see page 68).

Select DISPLAY CONTROL using the M/MARK1 button or m/MARK2 button, then press the ,/OUT button.

The DISPLAY CONTROL menu appears on the monitor screen (see page 69).

To return the settings to the initial values

Press the RESET button.

When you have made the necessary settings, press the SET button.

The message “NOW SAVING...” appears, the settings are saved, and the menu closes.

To clear the menu from the screen without saving settings

Press the MENU button twice in succession.

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Panel

Proceed as follows to adjust the brightness of the LCD panel.

Note

Select BRIGHTNESS using the M/MARK1 button or m/MARK2 button, then press the ,/OUT button.

The LCD BRIGHTNESS screen appears on the monitor.

SETUP MENU

LCD BRIGHTNESS preset :55H

(HEX)

SHIFT : ( )( )KEY INC/DEC : JOG DIAL TO MENU : MENU KEY

Adjust the brightness while viewing the screen.

You can change the values of digits which flash in the settings screen. Setting values are hexadecimal (00 to 7F (HEX)).

To change the flashing digits

Use the arrow buttons (</IN, ,/OUT).

Setup

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