Sony PDW-F70 User Manual

3-990-973-15 (1)

Professional Disc Recorder

Operating Instructions

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

PDW-F70

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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).

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

Denna etikett finns på ovansidan av driftenheten.

Denne mærkat sidder på drevenhedens øverste panel.

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

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.)

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.

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

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 (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/ EEC) 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).

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............................................................................................9

Names and Functions of Parts .....................................................12

Chapter 2 Preparations

Setting the System Frequency .....................................................23

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

External Synchronization..............................................................30

Setup...............................................................................................31

24P (23.98P) Mode Settings ..........................................................33

Superimposed Text Information...................................................37

Features of This Unit............................................................................. 9

Features of the PDBK-101/102/103/104 Option Boards .................... 11

Front Panel .......................................................................................... 12

Rear Panel............................................................................................ 18

Infrared Remote Commander.............................................................. 21

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

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

Connecting to a Nonlinear Editing System (AV/C Connection) ........ 26

Connections for Cut Editing................................................................ 26

Editing Control Unit Settings.............................................................. 29

Remote Control Unit Settings ............................................................. 29

Using XLR Cables (Audio Cables) ..................................................... 29

Setting the Date and Time ................................................................... 31

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Panel ........................................ 31

Selecting the Playback Mode (23.98PsF or 2-3 Pulldown)................. 33

Input and Output Signals in 24P (23.98P) Mode ................................ 34

Recording in 24P (23.98P) Mode........................................................ 35

Playback in 24P (23.98P) 2-3 Pulldown Mode ................................... 35

Displaying Supplementary Status Information ................................... 38

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

Handling Discs...............................................................................40

Discs Used for Recording and Playback ............................................. 40

Table of Contents

Notes on Handling............................................................................... 40

Write-Protecting Discs ........................................................................ 40

Loading and Unloading a Disc............................................................ 40

Formatting a Disc ................................................................................ 41

Handling of Discs When Recording Does Not End Normally (Salvage

Functions) .................................................................................. 41

Recording .......................................................................................43

Recording Timecode and User Bit Values .......................................... 43

Carrying Out Recording ..................................................................... 45

Playback .........................................................................................47

Playback Operation ............................................................................. 47

Searching for Clips With Thumbnails (Thumbnail Search)................ 49

Searching With the Expand Function.................................................. 50

Searching for Frames With Essence Marks ........................................ 51

Searching With the Chapter Function ................................................. 52

Clip List Playback ............................................................................... 53

Repeat Playback .................................................................................. 53

Locking (Write-protecting) Clips........................................................ 54

Deleting Clips...................................................................................... 55

Assigning Sequence Numbers to Thumbnails..................................... 56

Chapter 4 Scene Selection

Overview.........................................................................................57

Assigning Clip Titles........................................................................... 60

Assigning User-Defined Clip and Clip List Names ............................ 60

Creating Clip Lists .........................................................................62

Including Clips Selected in the Thumbnail Screen in the Clip List .... 62

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

Editing Clip Lists ...........................................................................67

Basic Operations.................................................................................. 67

Reordering Sub Clips .......................................................................... 67

Modifying the In and Out Points of Sub Clips (Trimming)................ 68

Deleting Sub Clips............................................................................... 69

Setting the Start Timecode for the Current Clip List .......................... 69

Previewing the Edited Clip List .......................................................... 69

Saving the Current Clip List to Disc ............................................70

Managing Clip Lists.......................................................................71

Changing Displayed Items of Information on Sub Clips .................... 72

Loading a Clip List From a Disc Into the Current Clip List ............... 72

Deleting Clip Lists From a Disc.......................................................... 72

or Search) ................................................................................... 65

Table of Contents

Sorting Clip Lists................................................................................. 72

Using the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software ................................74

Chapter 5 File Operations

Overview.........................................................................................75

Directory Structure .............................................................................. 75

File Operation Restrictions.................................................................. 76

File Operations in File Access Mode ...........................................78

Making FAM Connections.................................................................. 78

Operating on Files ............................................................................... 79

Chapter 6 Menus

Function Menu ...............................................................................81

Function Menu Operations.................................................................. 81

Function Menu Settings....................................................................... 81

System Menu..................................................................................83

Displaying the Setup and Disc Menus ................................................ 83

Setup Menu.......................................................................................... 84

Setup Menu Items................................................................................ 86

Setup Menu Operations ....................................................................... 96

Disc Menu ........................................................................................... 98

Disc Menu Operations......................................................................... 99

Chapter 7 Using Option Boards

Option Boards for Enhanced Functionality ..............................101

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

Computer Connection Example (FTP Connection) .......................... 101

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

HDV Connection Example................................................................ 102

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

Camcorder Connection Example....................................................... 103

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

Disc Recorder Connection Example ................................................. 104

Table of Contents

Appendix

Important Notes on Operation....................................................105

Condensation ..................................................................................... 105

Periodic Maintenance..................................................................106

Digital Hours Meter........................................................................... 106

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................107

Alarms ............................................................................................... 107

Error Messages .................................................................................. 114

To Eject Discs With the Unit Powered Off....................................... 114

About i.LINK ................................................................................114

Specifications ..............................................................................115

Using UMID Data..........................................................................118

MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License ...................................120

Glossary .......................................................................................121

Index ............................................................................................123

Table of Contents

Overview

Chapter

1) MPEG HD is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Chapter 1 Overview

Features

The PDW-F70 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

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.

codec

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.

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.

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. i.LINK (DV) output is also supported use nonlinear editors in a standard i.LINK (DV) environment.

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 full-

, allowing you to

Features

resolution 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,

Chapter 1 Overview

applications, such as content management on small-scale

and readily used in a wide variety of

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

channels) BNC connector BNC connector ×2

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) Analog video

(component)

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

board)

PDBK-104 (option board)

BNC connector ×2 BNC connector ×2

PDBK-103 (option board)

XLR connector ×2 XLR connector ×2,

Video / audio (4 channels)

BNC connector Video BNC connector,

phono jack

channels) i.LINK 6-pin

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

phono jack ×2

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.

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 (1728 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. 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.

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.

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).

files stored on Professional

Features

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

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.

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.

Chapter 1 Overview

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.

Note

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

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 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

1080i

format compatible TS

Features

Names and Functions of Parts

Front Panel

Chapter 1 Overview

q; Disc slot and EJECT button

1 On/standby 1

switch and indicator

2 ACCESS indicator

3 Remote control switch

ACCESS

NETWORK

REMOTE

LEVEL

PHONES

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

Handle

LOCAL

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

ACCESS

NETWORK

LOCAL

REMOTE

LEVEL

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

PHONES

PAGE DISPLAY

VARIABLE

REC

PRESET

VARIABLE

PRESET

CHAPTER

SUB

EXPAND

CLIP

PREV NEXTPLAY STOP

KEY INHI

SHIFT

TOP

CHAPTER

EXPAND

PAGE DISPLAY

KEY INHI

REC

SHIFT

THUMB

SET

RESET

NAIL

ESSENCE

MARK

END

F REV F FWD

SUB

THUMB

CLIP

ESSENCE

PREV NEXTPLAY STOP

TOP

F REV F FWD

STANDBY

SET

RESET

NAIL

MARK

END

STANDBY

EJECT

MARK1

MARK2

VAR

OUTIN

JOG

REC

SHUTTLE

qa Infrared sensor

qs RESET button

qd SET button

3 Arrow buttons

EJECT

MARK1

MARK2

VAR

OUTIN

JOG

REC

SHUTTLE

4 Shuttle/jog/

variable-speed playback control block

2 Audio level adjustment section

a On/standby 1 switch and indicator

When the POWER switch (see page 20) 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.

Names and Functions of Parts

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.

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.

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 94).

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 82).

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 57).

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 49), 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 51), 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.

Chapter 1 Overview

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 81).

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

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 57).

Names and Functions of Parts

1 Display and function menu section

Chapter 1 Overview

1 Display

PAGE DISPLAY

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 REPEAT

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 81) 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.

Names and Functions of Parts

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.

Note

Use the largest size to display the system menu and 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.

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 81). 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 93). Always displays 4CH/16BIT when the DVCAM format is being used.

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For details, see page 81 “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 82), 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

94).)

REPEAT (repeat mode): OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

>REPEAT MODE in the setup menu is set to “ON” (see page 86).

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 87).

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 82).

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 83), 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 82). 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, 25P, or 23.98P) (see page 23).

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 82). When you are monitoring channels 1 and 2 (MONI CH is set to “CH 1/2”), the display changes as follows,

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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.

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

For details about playback operations with these buttons and dials, see page 47 “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.

5 Recording/playback control block

1 PREV/TOP button

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.

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.

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

Note

When OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >SEARCH ENABLE in the setup menu is set to “DIAL DIRECT” (see page 88), return the shuttle dial to the center position after using it.

2 PLAY button

3 NEXT/END button

PREV NEXTPLAY STOP REC

TOP

F REV F FWD

4 STOP/STANDBY button

5 REC button

END

STANDBY

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.

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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.

Names and Functions of Parts

STANDBY button: Press this button to put the unit into

standby-off mode (the STOP button lights, and the STANDBY indicator lights). Press it again to return to the original state (STOP button lit, STANDBY indicator off).

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This unit has a function that can put it into standby-off mode automatically after a certain length of time passes in

Rear Panel

disc stop mode. For details, see the explanation of STILL TIMER in the setup menu (page 91).

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

1 Analog video signal

REF VIDEO INPUT

COMPOSITE OUT AUDIO MONITOR

input/output section

AUDIO INPUT

2 Analog audio signal

1/3 2/4

input/output section

HDSDI OUTPUT

3 Digital signal input/

output section

1 Analog video signal input/output

section

1 REF VIDEO INPUT connectors

2 COMPOSITE OUT connectors

REF VIDEO INPUT COMPOSITE OUT

3 MONITOR

connector

MONITOR

R L IN OUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

1/3 2/4

SDSDI OUTPUTHDSDI INPUT

MONITOR

DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU)

OUTPUT

INPUT

CONTROL

TIME CODE

1/2 3/4

1/2

RS232C REMOTE(9P)

3/4

ANALOG HD INPUT

Y/G P

SYNS

PB /B

AC IN

B /R

POWER

6 Power supply

section

S400

7 External device connection

section

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. When CHAR SEL on page P1of the function menu is set to “ON” or “LCD” (see page 82), information such as timecode, menu settings, and error messages is superimposed on the output 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 93).

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

Names and Functions of Parts

2 Analog audio signal input/output

section

3 Digital 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

AUDIO OUTPUT

1/3 2/4

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 81) 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 94) 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 93).

1 HDSDI INPUT connector

2 HDSDI OUTPUT connectors

3 SDSDI OUTPUT

connector

HDSDI INPUT

HDSDI OUTPUT

SDSDI 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 82), 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” or “LCD” (see page 82), information such as timecode, 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

Chapter 1 Overview

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 82).

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

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.

Names and Functions of Parts

To handle input signals as non-audio data, use the AUDIO CONTROL >DATA MODE item of the setup menu (see page 93) 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”.

Chapter 1 Overview

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.

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.

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.

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 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

Remote connector selector switch

5 S400 connector

6 U terminal

RS232C REMOTE(9P)

S400

In E-E mode no timecode is output if TIME CODE >EE OUT PHASE in the setup menu is set to “MUTING” (see page 90).

6 Power supply section

1 - AC IN connector

2 POWER switch

Names and Functions of Parts

-AC IN

POWER

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 94).

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 94).

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 94). 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 93).

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.

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. 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 94).

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

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.

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.

Chapter 1 Overview

Names and Functions of Parts

Press M to perform +5 times normal speed shuttle

playback in the forward direction.

Using the infrared remote commander

Before use

Chapter 1 Overview

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.

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

battery holder 2.

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.

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

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.

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

SYSTEM SEL

SYSTEM FREQ: 60I 50I 30P 25P

23.98P

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

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

-12

-20

-30

-40

ACCESS

NETWORK

REMOTE

PHONES

Power the unit on.

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

-40

-60

4 CH

16BIT 3+4

MPEG HD SP

1080 60I

LOCAL

VITC REM:077

00:00.00:00

LEVEL

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

Time data display section

switch

TCG EXT

TC MODE PRESET

RUN MODE

REC RUN

TC/VITC

VITC

COOO1

CHAPTER

DF/NDF NDF

VARIABLE

PRESET

PAGE DISPLAY

REC

EXPAND

SUB

THUMB

CLIP

NAIL

CLIP

ESSENCE

MARK

PREV NEXTPLAY STOP

KEY INHI

SHIFT

TOP

F REV F FWD

MARK1

SET

RESET

OUTIN

MARK2

REC

END

STANDBY

JOG

SHUTTLE

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

EJECT

VAR

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

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

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

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 83 “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 83).

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

37).

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 93).

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

AUDIO MONITOR

TIME CODE

DIGITAL

1/2 3/4

AUDIO (AES/EBU)

INPUT

1/2

OUTPUT

CONTROL

MONITOR

PDW-F70 (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

S400

COMPOSITE OUT

REF VIDEO INPUT

1/3 2/4

COMPOSITE OUT 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

TIME CODE

1/2 3/4

1/2

CONTROL

R L IN OUT

PDW-F70 (this unit)

-AC IN

ANALOG HD INPUT

Y/G P

B /R

PB /B

SYNS

3/4

RS232C REMOTE(9P)

POWER

S400

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SDSDI OUTPUT

COMPOSITE IN connector

SDI signal input connector

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 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.

See “Using PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software” in Chapter 4 (page 74) 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” in Chapter 5 (page 78).

PDW-F70 (this unit)

REF VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

1/3 2/4

COMPOSITE OUT 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

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 93) 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-F70 (this unit)

REF VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

1/3 2/4

COMPOSITE OUT AUDIO MONITOR

1/3 2/4

SDSDI OUTPUTHDSDI INPUT

HDSDI OUTPUT

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 >i.LINK MODE to “FAM(PC REMOTE)” (see page 94).

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.

See “Using PDZ-1 Over an i.LINK Connection (FAM Connection)” (page 25) for the connections and settings to make a FAM connection between this unit and a nonlinear editing system.

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 94).

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

94).

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.

When making the connections, also refer to the manuals provided with the equipment to be connected.

See page 29 for more information about editing control unit settings.

Notes

• The S400 connector of this unit outputs video/audio signals in DVCAM format. Data recorded in MPEG HD

Connections and Settings

When using an editing control unit

The following figure shows a cut editing system comprising this unit as a player, an HDW-M2000/M2000P

unit as a recorder, and a BVE-700A as an editing control unit.

Reference video signal

HDW-M2000/M2000P (recorder)

REF VIDEO INPUT

HD video monitor

To HDSDI input connector

HDSDI OUTPUT

REF VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

1/3 2/4

REF VIDEO INPUT

75Ω

HDSDI OUTPUT 3

(SUPER)

To HDSDI input connector

To analog audio input connector

COMPOSITE OUT AUDIO MONITOR

R L IN OUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

1/3 2/4

SDSDI OUTPUTHDSDI INPUT

HDSDI OUTPUT 12

HDSDI OUTPUT

MONITOR

Remote connector selector switch

HDSDI INPUT

REMOTE 1-IN(9P)

AUDIO MONITOR

DIGITAL

1/2 3/4

AUDIO (AES/EBU)

INPUT

1/2

OUTPUT

CONTROL

REF VIDEO INPUT

TIME CODE

ANALOG HD INPUT

Y/G P

PB /B

3/4

RS232C REMOTE(9P)

REF VIDEO IN

1: 75Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

2: 9-pin remote control cable (not supplied)

3: Phono plug – stereo miniplug cable

(not supplied)

PDW-F70 (this unit, player)

-AC IN

B /R

SYNS

POWER

S400

REMOTE(9P)

SDI OUT SDI IN

MONITOR

VIDEO

OUT

OUT2

OUT1

SWER

REF VIDEO IN

RECORDER

MIXER

NETWORK

TITLE

RECORDER

PLAYER-3 PLAYER-2 PLAYER-1

PANEL

AUX/ PLAYER-3

GPI EDL

RECORDER

PLAYER-1

PLAYER-2

PLAYER-1

BVE-700A (editing control unit)

Chapter 2 Preparations

AC IN

HD video monitor

HDW-M2000/M2000P

This unit (player) settings

(recorder) settings

REMOTE 1(9P) button: Lit Set the setup menu item

INTERFACE SELECT >REMOTE I/F to “9PIN/RS232C” (see page 94).

Remote control switch: REMOTE

Remote connector selector switch: REMOTE(9P)

For details about the settings of the HDW-M2000/ M2000P, refer to the operation manual for the unit.

When using the editing functions of the recorder (connections using the REMOTE (9P) connector)

The following figure shows a cut editing system comprising this unit as a player and an HDW-M2000/ M2000P unit as a recorder. In this example, video and audio signals are connected by SDI, and control signals are transferred via the REMOTE(9P) connector.

Connections and Settings

Chapter 2 Preparations

Reference video signal

REF VIDEO INPUT

1/3 2/4

REF VIDEO INPUT

To HDSDI input connector

To analog audio input connector

HDSDI OUTPUT

AUDIO INPUT

HDSDI OUTPUT

COMPOSITE OUT AUDIO MONITOR

R L IN OUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

1/3 2/4

SDSDI OUTPUTHDSDI INPUT

MONITOR

Remote connector selector switch

AUDIO MONITOR

TIME CODE

DIGITAL

1/2 3/4

AUDIO (AES/EBU)

INPUT

1/2

OUTPUT

CONTROL

HD video monitor

PDW-F70 (this unit, player)

-AC IN

ANALOG HD INPUT

Y/G P

B /R

PB /B

SYNS

3/4

RS232C REMOTE(9P)

POWER

S400

REMOTE(9P)

HDW-M2000/M2000P

This unit (player) settings

(recorder) settings

75Ω termination switch: ONRemote connector selector

switch: REMOTE(9P)

For details about the settings of the HDW-M2000/ M2000P, refer to the operation manual for that unit.

When using the editing functions of the recorder (connections using the S400

connector)

The following figure shows a cut editing system comprising this unit as a player and a DSR-2000A/2000AP unit as a recorder. In this system, video/audio signals and control signals are all transferred through the S400 connector.

HDW-M2000/M2000P (recorder)

REF VIDEO INPUT

75Ω

HDSDI OUTPUT 3 (SUPER)

HDSDI INPUT

REMOTE 1-OUT(9P)

To HDSDI input connector

HD video monitor

1: 75Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

2: 9-pin remote control cable (not supplied)

3: Phono plug – stereo miniplug cable (not supplied)

HDW-M2000/M2000P (recorder) settings

REMOTE 1(9P) button: Unlit

Connections and Settings

This unit (player) settings

Set the setup menu item INTERFACE SELECT >REMOTE I/F to “9PIN/RS232C” (see page 94).

Remote control switch: REMOTE

To composite video input connector

To analog audio input connector

AUDIO MONITOR

MONITOR

DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU)

INPUT

OUTPUT

CONTROL

TIME CODE

1/2 3/4

1/2

R L IN OUT

RS232C REMOTE(9P)

REF VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

1/3 2/4

COMPOSITE OUT

COMPOSITE OUT AUDIO MONITOR

1/3 2/4

SDSDI OUTPUTHDSDI INPUT

HDSDI OUTPUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

SD video monitor

PDW-F70 (this unit, player)

3/4

ANALOG HD INPUT

Y/G P

PB /B

-AC IN

B /R

SYNS

POWER

S400

Editing Control Unit Settings

When connecting an editing control unit to use with this unit, make the following settings.

BVE-700/700A

Set VTR constants as follows.

System frequency

30P/60I A093009616160380 25P/50I A193007D16160380 24P A293007816160380

VTR CONSTANT 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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S400

DSR-2000A/2000AP (recorder)

VIDEO OUT 3 (SUPER)

To composite video input

MONITOR AUDIO

connector

To analog audio input connector

SD video monitor

1: 75Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

2: Phono plug – stereo miniplug cable (not supplied)

i.LINK

System frequency

VTR CONSTANT 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

30P/60I 0A07FE00805AFF5A 25P/50I 0A07FE00804CFF4B 24P 0A07FE008048FF48

Remote Control Unit Settings

You can control this unit from an RM-280 Remote Control Unit. Connect this unit to the RM-280 with a 9-pin remote control cable (not supplied), and make the settings in the following table.

RM-280 settings Settings on this unit

EDITOR/REMOTE CONTROL: REMOTE CONTROL

Setup menu item 19 FNC MODE: XDCAM

Setup menu item INTERFACE

SELECT >REMOTE I/F (see

page 94): 9PIN/RS-232C Remote control switch: REMOTE Remote connector selector

switch: REMOTE(9P)

3: Phono plug cable (not supplied)

4: i.LINK cable (not supplied)

DSR-2000A/2000AP

This unit’s (player) settings

(recorder) settings

i.LINK button: Lit Remote control switch:

REMOTE

SDTI/i.LINK button: i.LINK Set the setup menu item

INTERFACE SELECT >REMOTE I/F to “i.LINK” (see page 94).

For details about the settings of the DSR-2000A/2000AP, refer to the operating instructions for that unit.

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.

Connections and Settings

XLR cable

External Synchronization

Ferrite core (supplied)

120 to 150 mm

Chapter 2 Preparations

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.

120 to 150 mm

XLR cable

Binding strap (not supplied)

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 81).

Signal input to HDSDI INPUT connector

Yes Yes HDSDI Synchronize to

Yes No HDSDI Synchronize to

No Yes HDSDI Synchronize to REF

No No HDSDI No external

Signal input to REF VIDEO INPUT connector

V INPUT setting

SG Synchronize to REF

SG No external

External synchronization

HDSDI input

VIDEO input

HDSDI input

synchronization

VIDEO input

synchronization

Ferrite core (supplied)

Note

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

Note

There is no external synchronization for file operations by FAM connection (see page 78).

External Synchronization

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