SONY PDW-F800 User Manual

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PROFESSIONAL DISC CAMCORDER PDW-F800/700

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PROFESSIONAL DISC CAMCORDER

PDW-F800 PDW-700

PDW-F800 PDW-700 (CE) 3-297-517-12 (1)

Sony Corporation

Printed on recycled paper.

Printed in Japan

The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the PDW-F800/700 Professional Disc Camcorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese versions) in PDF format.

For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM manual” on page 12.

OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 3)

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

Laser diode properties

Wavelength: 400 to 410 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output power: 135 mW (max. of pulse peak), 65 mW (max. of CW) Standard: IEC60825-1 (2001)

Egenskaber for laserdiode

Bølgelængde: 400 til 410 nm Strålingsvarighed: Kontinuerlig Afgivet lasereffekt: 135 mW (maks stråletoppunkt), 65 mW (maks ved kontinuerlig stråling) Standard: IEC60825-1 (2001)

Tekniska data för laserdiod

Våglängd: 400 till 410 nm Emissionslängd: Kontinuerlig Laseruteffekt: 135 mW (max. för pulstopp), 65 mW (max. för kontinuerlig våg) Standard: IEC60825-1 (2001)

Egenskaper for laserdiode

Bølgelengde: 400 til 410 nm Strålingsvarighet: Uavbrutt Utgangseffekt for laser: 135 mW (maks av pulshøyde), 65 mW (maks av CW) Standard: IEC60825-1 (2001)

This label is located inside the outside panel of the unit.

Denna etikett finns på apparatens ovansida.

Denne mærkat sidder på apparatets øverste panel.

Tämä kyltti sijaitsee laitteen yläpinnalla.

Dette merket er plassert på oversiden av produktet.

CAUTION

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

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

VAROITUS!

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

VARNING

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

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 customers in the U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

— Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

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.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model: PDW-F800, PDW-700 Responsible party:

Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone Number:

858-942-2230

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 customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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 Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards:

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)

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

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,

Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

For the customers in Taiwan only

AVERTISSEMENT

Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié.

Cette étiquette est placée à l’intérieur du panneau extérieur de l’appareil.

spécifiées ici peut provoquer une exposition dangereuse au rayonnement.

AVERTISSEMENT

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

Pour les clients au Canada

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

Pour les clients en Europe

Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) émise par la Commission de la Communauté européenne. La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux normes européennes suivantes :

• EN55103-1 : Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)

• EN55103-2 : Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)

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

ATTENTION

L’emploi d’instruments optiques avec ce produit augmentera les risques pour les yeux.

L’emploi de commandes ou ajustements ou l’exécution de procédures autres que celles

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

WARNUNG

Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden. Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.

VORSICHT

Der Einsatz von optischen Hilfen verstärkt die Gefahr von Augenschäden.

Bei Betätigung von Bedien- und Einstellteilen oder Ausführung von Bedienvorgängen, die nicht ausdrücklich in dieser Bedienungsanleitung aufgeführt sind, droht u.U. die Einwirkung gefährlicher Laserstrahlung.

WARNUNG

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

Dieses Gerät ist als CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT eingestuft.

Daten der Laserdiode

Wellenlänge: 400 bis 410 nm Emissionsdauer: Ununterbrochen Laser-Ausgangsleistung: 135 mW (max. Impulsspitze), 65 mW (max. Dauerstrich) Standard: IEC60825-1 (2001)

Dieser Aufkleber befindet sich hinter der Außenabdeckung des Geräts.

Für Kunden in Europa

Dieses Produkt besitzt die CEKennzeichnung und erfüllt die EMVRichtlinie der EG-Kommission. Angewandte Normen:

• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (Störaussendung)

• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (Störfestigkeit)

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

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

Foreword .................................................................................................... 12

Before use........................................................................................ 12

Marks for model-specific functions ................................................ 12

Using the CD-ROM manual............................................................ 12

Chapter 1 : Overview

Features ...................................................................................................... 13

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...................................... 16

Power supply................................................................................... 16

Accessory attachments.................................................................... 17

Operating and connectors section ................................................... 18

HDVF-20A viewfinder (optional)................................................... 32

Status display on the viewfinder screen.......................................... 33

Chapter 2 : Preparations

Preparing a Power Supply ........................................................................ 39

Using a battery pack........................................................................ 39

Using AC power.............................................................................. 40

Attaching the Viewfinder .......................................................................... 41

Attaching the HDVF-20A/C35W ................................................... 41

Adjusting the viewfinder position................................................... 41

Moving the viewfinder shoe up....................................................... 42

Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket ........................ 43

Detaching the eyepiece ................................................................... 43

Adjusting the viewfinder focus and screen ..................................... 44

Setting the Area of Use .............................................................................. 45

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock ........................................... 46

Mounting the Lens..................................................................................... 47

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length.......................................................... 48

Preparing the Audio Input System .......................................................... 49

Connecting a microphone to the MIC IN connector....................... 49

Connecting microphones to the AUDIO IN connectors ................. 49

Attaching a UHF portable tuner (for a UHF wireless microphone

system)...................................................................................... 51

Connecting line input audio equipment .......................................... 52

Table of Contents

Tripod Mounting ....................................................................................... 53

Connecting a Video Light ......................................................................... 54

Using the Shoulder Strap .......................................................................... 55

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position....................................................... 56

Connecting the Remote Control Unit ...................................................... 56

Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings for Shooting

Setting the Recording Format .................................................................. 59

Setting the system frequency .......................................................... 59

Setting the video recording format.................................................. 60

Mixed recording of clips in different formats on the same disc ..... 60

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance ............................. 61

Adjusting the black balance ............................................................ 61

Adjusting the white balance............................................................ 62

Setting the Electronic Shutter................................................................... 67

Shutter modes.................................................................................. 67

Selecting the shutter mode and shutter speed ................................. 68

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment............ 71

Adjusting the Audio Level ........................................................................ 73

Manually adjusting the audio levels of the audio inputs from the

AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors............................................. 73

Manually adjusting the audio level of the MIC IN connector ........ 74

Recording audio on channels 3 and 4 ............................................. 74

Setting the Time Data................................................................................ 76

Setting the timecode........................................................................ 76

Setting the user bits......................................................................... 76

Synchronizing the timecode............................................................ 77

Chapter 4 : Shooting

Handling Discs ........................................................................................... 80

Basic Procedure for Shooting ................................................................... 84

Discs used for recording and playback ........................................... 80

Notes on handling ........................................................................... 80

Write-protecting discs ..................................................................... 80

Loading and unloading a disc ......................................................... 81

Formatting a disc............................................................................. 82

Handling of discs when recording does not end normally (salvage

function).................................................................................... 82

Table of Contents

Playing back the recorded clip........................................................ 86

Deleting the recorded clip............................................................... 87

Using the Focus Assist function...................................................... 88

Advanced Operations for Shooting.......................................................... 89

Recording essence marks ................................................................ 89

Setting clip flags with switches....................................................... 89

Setting the thumbnail image at recording time ............................... 90

Starting a shoot with a few seconds of pre-stored picture data (Picture

Cache function)......................................................................... 90

Time-lapse video (Interval Rec function)....................................... 91

Shooting with Slow & Quick Motion ............................................. 95

Exchanging discs while recording (Disc Exchange Cache function)

.................................................................................................. 96

Recording with the Clip Continuous Rec function ......................... 97

Retaking the most recent clip.......................................................... 97

Assigning user-defined clip titles automatically............................. 98

Assigning user-defined names to clips and clip lists .................... 101

Recording video from external devices......................................... 105

Recording proxy data.................................................................... 106

Chapter 5 : Operations in GUI Screens

Overview................................................................................................... 109

Switching between GUI screens ................................................... 109

Information and controls in thumbnail screens............................. 111

Displaying menus.......................................................................... 114

GUI screen operations................................................................... 118

Thumbnail Operations............................................................................ 119

Selecting thumbnails..................................................................... 119

Searching with thumbnails............................................................ 119

Playing the scene you have found................................................. 122

Selecting clips by type (Filter Clips function) .............................. 122

Selecting the information displayed on thumbnails...................... 124

Changing clip index pictures......................................................... 124

Checking clip properties ............................................................... 125

Setting clip flags............................................................................ 127

Locking (write-protecting) clips ................................................... 128

Deleting clips ................................................................................ 129

Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)......................................................... 130

What is scene selection?................................................................ 130

Creating and editing clip lists........................................................ 131

Managing clip lists........................................................................ 136

Disc Operations........................................................................................ 137

Checking disc properties............................................................... 137

Table of Contents

Using planning metadata............................................................... 138

Checking user-defined essence marks .......................................... 139

Formatting discs............................................................................ 140

Displaying disc and clip properties in a web browser................... 140

Transferring clips (Direct FTP function) .............................................. 143

Preparations for clip transfers ....................................................... 144

Uploading clips ............................................................................. 144

Downloading clips ........................................................................ 148

Copying clips directly between XDCAM devices........................ 148

Shortcut List............................................................................................. 150

Chapter 6 : Menu Displays and Detailed Settings

Menu Organization.................................................................................. 151

TOP menu and top-level menus.................................................... 152

Menu List.................................................................................................. 154

OPERATION menu...................................................................... 154

PAINT menu................................................................................. 168

MAINTENANCE menu................................................................ 176

FILE menu .................................................................................... 189

DIAGNOSIS menu ....................................................................... 193

Menu Operations..................................................................................... 195

Displaying menus.......................................................................... 195

Basic menu operations .................................................................. 195

Using the USER menu (example menu operation)....................... 198

Editing the USER menu................................................................ 199

Resetting USER menu settings to the standard settings................ 203

Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD

Monitor............................................................................................... 203

Selecting the display items............................................................ 203

Change confirmation/adjustment progress messages.................... 204

Setting the marker display............................................................. 205

Setting the viewfinder ................................................................... 206

Recording shot data superimposed on the color bars.................... 207

Setting the shot ID......................................................................... 207

Displaying the status confirmation screens................................... 208

Adjustments and Settings from Menus.................................................. 210

Setting gain values for the GAIN selector positions..................... 210

Selecting the output signals........................................................... 210

Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches .................................... 211

Setting power saving functions..................................................... 214

Setting the color temperature manually ........................................ 214

Specifying an offset for the auto white balance setting ................ 214

Table of Contents

Selecting the lens file .................................................................... 215

Setting the UMID data .................................................................. 215

Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data

Handling the “Memory Stick”................................................................ 218

Saving and Recalling User Files ............................................................. 219

Saving user menu data to the “Memory Stick”............................. 219

Loading saved data from a “Memory Stick”................................. 221

Returning the user file settings to the standard settings................ 222

Saving and Loading Scene Files ............................................................. 222

Saving a scene file......................................................................... 222

Loading scene files........................................................................ 224

Returning the scene file settings to the standard settings.............. 225

Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a “Memory Stick”

............................................................................................................. 225

Chapter 8 : File Operations

Overview................................................................................................... 227

Directory structure ........................................................................ 227

File operation restrictions.............................................................. 228

File Operations in File Access Mode (for Windows) ............................ 232

Making FAM connections............................................................. 232

Operating on files.......................................................................... 233

Exiting file operations................................................................... 233

File Operations in File Access Mode (for Macintosh) .......................... 234

Making FAM connections............................................................. 234

Operating on files.......................................................................... 235

Exiting file operations................................................................... 235

FTP File Operations................................................................................ 236

Making FTP connections .............................................................. 236

Command list................................................................................ 237

Recording Continuous Timecode with FAM and FTP Connections .. 242

Chapter 9 : Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder before Shooting................................................ 243

Table of Contents

Preparations for testing ................................................................. 243

Testing the camera ........................................................................ 243

Appendix

Testing the VDR ........................................................................... 245

Maintenance............................................................................................. 247

Cleaning the viewfinder ................................................................ 247

Note about the battery terminal..................................................... 248

Operation Warnings................................................................................ 249

Important Notes on Operation ............................................................... 257

Specifications............................................................................................ 259

General.......................................................................................... 259

Video camera section .................................................................... 259

Optical disc drive section.............................................................. 260

Supplied accessories...................................................................... 261

Recommended additional equipment............................................ 261

Chart of Optional Components and Accessories .................................. 263

Using PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software ................................................ 264

List of Supported USB Keyboards......................................................... 265

Recommended USB Flash Drives (As of June 2009) ............................ 268

Trademarks and Licenses ....................................................................... 268

MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License ..................................... 268

MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License...................................... 268

About IJG (Independent JPEG Group) ......................................... 269

Character display software “iType”.............................................. 269

About libupnp................................................................................ 269

About a “Memory Stick” ........................................................................ 270

Index.......................................................................................................... 272

Table of Contents

Foreword

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

To read the CD-ROM manual

To read the Operation Manual contained on the CD-ROM, do the following.

Before use

After purchasing this unit, before operating, it is necessary to set the region of use. (Unless this setting is made, the unit will not operate.)

For details of these settings, see “Setting the Area of Use” on page 45.

Note

Before attaching/removing optional components or accessories to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off.

Marks for model-specific functions

In this manual, functions that are supported only by the PDW-F800 or only by the PDW-700 are indicated by the following marks.

[F800]: PDW-F800 [700]: PDW-700

Using the CD-ROM manual

The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the Operation Manual for the PDW-F800/700 in English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese in PDF format.

1 Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM

drive.

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

2 Select and click on the Operation

Manual that you want to read.

This opens the PDF file of the Operation Manual.

Memo

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

Note

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

Preparations

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

• Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher

Memo

If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from the following URL: http://www.adobe.com/

Foreword

Chapter1 Overview

Features

New 2/3-inch full-HD “PowerHAD FX” CCDs

• IT (Interline Transfer) 2/3-inch progressive image sensors with 2.2 million pixels, for full HD resolution (1920 × 1080)

• Newly developed “PowerHAD FX” CCDs, featuring a signal processing ASIC with 14-bit A/D converters

These new image sensor technologies enable the capture of very high-quality images, with F11 (59.94i) and F12 (50i) sensitivity and an SN ratio

of 59 dB.

1) With noise suppression on (off value is 54 dB)

Noise suppression uses proprietary Sony signal processing technology to suppress noise in highfrequency regions.

Mechanisms for high reliability

A new duct cooling system prevents overheating inside the unit and on its surfaces, for greater reliability in high-temperature environments. Reliability is also enhanced by the drip-proof design. Recording can continue even when the unit is subjected to jarring shocks, because data is stored in shockproof memory before being recorded to the media. Reliable recording is ensured by a recording verification function, similar to the confidence playback function of tape recorders, qualifying the unit for use in demanding broadcast applications.

Multi-format support

The unit supports six system frequencies (1080/

59.94i, 1080/29.97P, 1080/50i, 1080/25P, 1080/

, 720/59.94P

23.98P

the flexibility needed for worldwide HD recording. It also supports recording and playback of SD signals (both NTSC and PAL)

, and 720/50p), offering

allowing a stepwise transition from SD to HD systems. A multi-format conversion function enables upand down-conversion between SD and HD, and cross-conversion between 1080 and 720. Squeeze, edge cropping, and letterbox are selectable as the aspect pattern in up- and downconversion between SD and HD.

1) The PDW-700 requires installation of the optional CBKZ-FC01 23.98P Record and Playback Software and a verification key. For details, contact a Sony

service representative.

2) When the current recording format is 720/59.94P, you can shoot in 23.98P mode. However, as soon as it is shot, the video undergoes 2-3 pulldown and is recorded as 59.94P.

3) The PDW-700 requires installation of the optional CBKZ-MD01 SD Record and Playback Software and a verification key. For details, contact a Sony service

representative.

Note

It is not possible to combine material recorded in different frame frequency groups on single disc (see page 60).

Recording of more than 90 minutes of high-quality video and audio data

• Signals captured by the full-HD (1920 × 1080)

image sensors are recorded in MPEG HD422

format

• The unit supports recording of four audio

• Dual-layer Professional discs can record about

The generous recording times and the highquality of the recorded video and audio allow this unit to meet the most stringent requirements of production teams in a wide range of genres, from news gathering through digital cinema and program production. The unit supports a variety of HD formats, including formats with 720 lines of resolution.

1) The MPEG-2 422P@HL codec performs 4:2:2

2) Image compression uses the MPEG-2 Long GOP

for consistently high image quality.

channels

sampled at 24 bits for high quality.

95 minutes of high-quality video and audio data.

sampling and records at a video bit rate of 50 Mbps.

system.

Chapter 1 Overview

Features

3) The PDW-HD1500 supports recording of up to eight channels in MPEG HD422 format.

Chapter 1 Overview

Format compatibility with earlier models

The unit is capable of recording in the MPEG-2 MP@HL 35/25 Mbps formats used by earlier XDCAM HD devices. These formats offer longer recording times than the MPEG-2 422P@HL 50 Mbps format. It is also capable of recording and playback in the MPEG IMX 50/40/30 Mbps and DVCAM 25 Mbps formats.

1) The PDW-700 requires installation of the optional CBKZ-MD01 SD Record and Playback Software and a verification key. For details, contact a Sony service

representative.

Rich selection of interfaces

• HDSDI and SDSDI output connectors: Allow

free combination of HDSDI and SDSDI signals. Timecode and other text data can be superimposed on signals from one of the two interfaces.

• Composite signal output connector

• Selectable video input connectors: The unit is

designed to support recording in every type of environment, including reporting by pool coverage teams. The optional CBK-HD01 HD/ SD SDI Input Board or CBK-SC02 Analog Composite Input Board can be installed to enable selection of HD SDI/SD SDI or composite signals. SD signals can be upconverted and recorded as HD signals.

• Gen-lock input connector: Enables

synchronized operation of multiple units, with synchronization possible to either VBS or HDY signals.

• Audio input connectors: Supports AES/EBU

signal input, in addition to microphone input, +48 V microphone input, and line input.

• Timecode input and output connectors

• Network connector and i.LINK connector:

Enable transfer of MXF-format files. Material recorded in the field can be transferred to a computer for immediate cut editing with the supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software.

Features for improved performance under various shooting conditions

Picture Cache function

The unit can utilize its internal memory to continuously record the current video input, allowing recording to commence a certain time (2 to 30 seconds) in advance of the time when the recording button is pressed, and allowing discs to be exchanged seamlessly without interrupting the recording.

[F800]

Two optical filters

The unit is equipped with separate CC filters and ND filters. Two filters can be used simultaneously.

[700]

Color temperature filters

Color temperature filters are composed of electronic circuits, allowing smooth and instantaneous switching – an imp ortant advantage in ENG (Electron ic News Gatheri ng) – and linked operation with ND filters. Dedicated switches are provided to enable rapid switching between color temperature filters, and absolute color temperature settings can be recalled instantly without being effected by white balance settings.

Noise suppression circuits

New noise suppression circuits offer improved performance under difficult evening or nighttime shooting conditions.

Slow shutter function

A maximum of 16 frames can be accumulated using the slow shutter function. In low light levels this allows clear and noiseless video to be shot, and provides a fantasy video effect with ghost images.

Time lapse function (interval recording)

Using this function slow-moving subjects can be shot with the movement compressed in t ime. This is convenient for many applications, such as monitoring plant growth, or the progress of a construction site.

Features

[F800]

Slow & quick motion function

This function allows the shooting frame rate to be different from the playback frame rate, for the same effect as overcranking or undercranking a

film camera. Unlike low-speed or high-speed playback of normally shot video, this provides a smooth slow-motion effect, or action speeded up beyond actual speed.

1) This function is available when the recording format is MPEG HD422, 50 Mbps, and the resolution/system frequency is 1080/23.98P, 1080/25P, or 1080/29.97P.

Freeze mix function

This allows a still image from previously captured video to be aligned with the current video output from the camera. Thus you can adjust the camera position to get exactly the same framing for new shots. For example, this function makes it easy to frame summer and winter shots of a landscape scene in exactly the same way.

Digital extender function

This magnifies the center section of the video. It utilizes electronic processing, which prevents the decrease in sensitivity (F-drop) that occurs when the lens extender function is used.

Focus magnification function

This magnifies the center section of the viewfinder by a factor of about two. It enables highly precise focus adjustments in HD shooting.

3.5-inch color LCD monitor

The 3.5-inch color LCD monitor displays easyto-read audio meters, menus, disc and battery capacity indications, and thumbnails of clips stored on disc.

Inherits unique features of XDCAM series

The unit inherits the workflow features of the XDCAM series, including thumbnail display and metadata management, and improves them by introducing an improved man-machine interface. Metadata includes new user-settable clip flags (OK/NG/KEEP) in addition to the existing Rec Start essence marks. The new metadata types enable more efficient workflows when clips recorded on this unit are edited on nonlinear editing systems.

Chapter 1 Overview

[F800]

Image inversion function

This cancels the image inversion that can occur when a cinema lens converter is mounted.

1) This function is available when the resolution/system frequency is 1080/23.98P, 1080/25P, or 1080/29.97P.

Assignable switches

Frequently used function can be assigned to switches for quick and convenient operation.

Hyper gamma

This enables a wide dynamic range without using the Knee function, by smoothly compressing the high-luminance range.

Supports new digital wireless microphone system

The new digital wireless microphone system offers high-quality, superior resistance to noise, and simultaneous multi-channel operation. Installation of the DWR-S01D Digital Wireless

Receiver channels.

1) These products are not available in countries where

enables simultaneous reception of two

they are prohibited by radio frequency regulations.

Features

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c DC IN (DC power input) connector

(XLR type, 4-pin, male)

To operate the camcorder from an AC power supply, connect a n optional DC power cord to this terminal and then connect the cord to the DC output terminal of the BC-L70, BC-M150, or another battery charger.

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a LIGHT switch

Determines how a video light connected to the LIGHT connector (see page 17) is turned on and off. AUTO : When the POWER switch of the video

light is in the on position, the video light is turned on automatically while the camcorder is recording.

MANUAL: You can turn the video light on or off

manually, using its own switch.

Notes

• When this switch is set to AUTO, at the beginning of

the recording, the picture is recorded even though the lighting may fluctuate until the video light comes on. If the beginning of the recording is important, you should set this switch to MANUAL.

• To ensure proper operation of the video light, Sony

recommends the use of the BP-GL95/L80S Battery Pack with the camcorder.

d DC OUT 12V (DC power output)

connector (4-pin, female)

Supplies power for a WRR-860A/861/862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner (not supplied) (maximum 0.5 A). Do not connect any equipment other than the UHF synthesized diversity tuner.

e Battery attachment shoe

Attach a BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Battery Pack. Alternatively, you can attach an ACDN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor to operate the camcorder on AC power supply.

For details about how to attach the battery or AC adaptor, see “Preparing a Power Supply” on page

39. For information about attaching a synthesized tuner, see “Attaching a UHF portable tuner (for a UHF wireless microphone system)” on page 51.

Note

For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the following battery packs: BP-GL95, BP-GL65, BP-L60S, and BPL80S.

b POWER switch

Turns the main power supply on and off.

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Accessory attachments

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a Shoulder strap fitting

Attach the supplied shoulder strap (see page 55).

b Light fitting shoe

Attach an optional accessory such as a video light (see page 54).

c Viewfinder front-to-back positioning

lever

To adjust the viewfinder position in the front-toback direction, loosen this lever and the LOCK knob. After adjustment, retighten this lever and the LOCK knob.

d Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position of the viewfinder (see page 41).

e Viewfinder fitting shoe

Attach an optional viewfinder.

f VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)

Connect an optional viewfinder.

Consult a Sony representative for information about available viewfinders.

g Lens mount securing rubber

After locking the lens in position using the lens locking lever, fit this rubber over the lower of the two projections. This fixes the lens mount, preventing it from coming loose.

h Viewfinder front-to-back positioning

knob (LOCK knob)

Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back position of the viewfinder (see page 41).

i Fitting for optional microphone holder

Fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder (see page 49).

j Shoulder pad

Raise the shoulder pad fixing lever to adjust the position in the front-to-rear direction. Adjust the position for maximum convenience when operating the unit on your shoulder.

For details of the adjustment, see “Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position” on page 56.

k LIGHT (video light) connector (2-pin,

female)

A video light with a maximum power consumption of 50 W, such as the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent can be connected (see page 54).

l Lens cable clamp

Clamp a lens cable.

m MIC IN (microphone input) (+48 V)

connector (XLR type, 5-pin, female)

Connect a stereo microphone to this connector. The power (+48 V) is supplied via this connector.

n LENS connector (12-pin)

Connect a lens cable to this connector.

Note

When connecting the lens cable to this connector, power off this unit first.

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o Tripod mount

When using the unit on a tripod, attach the tripod

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adaptor (optional).

p Lens mount (special bayonet mount)

Attach the lens.

Consult a Sony representative for information about available lenses.

q Lens locking lever

After inserting the lens in the lens mount, rotate the lens mount ring with this lever to lock the lens in position. After locking the lens, be sure to use the lens mount securing rubber to prevent the lens from becoming detached.

Operating and connectors section

Front

r Lens mount cap

Remove by pushing up the lens locking lever. When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for protection from dust.

s CA (camera adapter) connector (50-

pin)

Remove the connector cover, and connect the 50pin connector of the HDCA-702 MPEG TS Adaptor.

Refer to the Operation Manual of the HDCA-702 for more information about how to mount it.

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a REC START (recording start) button

Press to start recording. Press it again to stop recording. The effect is the same as that of the REC button on the lens.

b SHUTTER selector

Set to ON to use the electronic shutter. Flick to SELECT to switch the shutter speed or shutter mode setting within the range previously set with the menu. When this switch is operated, the new setting appears on the setting change/adjustment progress message display area for about three seconds.

For details about the shutter speed and shutter mode settings, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” on page 67.

c FILTER selector

Switches between optical filters built into this unit. When this selector is used with the menu item for filter selection display set to ON (see page 204), the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

[F800]

The PDW-F800 is equipped with two switchable filters. You can switch between four electrical CC filters and four ND filters.

FILTER selector (outer knob) setting

B 3200K C 4300K D 6300K

a) A type of special effect filter. A cross of light appears

in the highlight section.

FILTER selector (inner knob) setting

1 CLEAR (no filter) 2

CC filter

Cross filter

ND filter

/4 ND (reduces the

amount of light to about

/4)

/16 ND(reduces the

amount of light to about

/16)

/64 ND(reduces the

amount of light to about

/64)

[700]

The PDW-700 is equipped with one switchable filter. It is possible to switch between four ND filters.

FILTER selector setting

1 CLEAR 2

ND filter

/4 ND (attenuates light

to approximately

/16 ND (attenuates light

to approximately

/64 ND (attenuates light

to approximately

/4)

/16)

/64)

For the PDW-700, you can change a MAINTENANCE menu setting so that different white balance settings can be stored for different FILTER selector positions. This allows you to automatically obtain optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions in linkage with the filter selection.

For details, see “Adjusting the white balance” on page 62.

d MENU knob

Changes the page selection or a setting within the menu.

For details about how to use the MENU knob, see “Menu Operations” on page 195.

e EARPHONE jack (monaural,

minijack)

You can monitor the E-E

sound during recording and playback sound during playback. When an alarm is indicated, you can hear the alarm sound through the earphone. You can use this with the EARPHONE jack on the rear of the unit at the same time. Plugging an earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the built-in speaker.

1) E-E: Abbreviation of “Electric-to-Electric”. In E-E

mode, video and audio signals input to the camcorder are output after passing through internal electric circuits only. This can be used to check input signals.

f AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/

black balance adjustment) switch

Activates the automatic white/black balance adjustment functions. WHT: Adjusts the white balance automatically.

If the WHITE BAL switch (see page 21) is set to A or B, the white balance setting is stored in the corresponding memory. If the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST, the automatic white balance adjustment function does not operate.

BLK: Adjusts the black set and black balance

automatically.

g MIC (microphone) LEVEL control

Adjusts the input level of audio channels 1, 2, 3 and 4.

For details, see “Adjusting the Audio Level” on page

73.

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Right side (near the front)

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[700]

b COLOR TEMP. (color temperature)

button

Press to light the button and change the color temperature for shooting. You can use this as an ASSIGN (assignable) switch

(see page 211).

c ALARM (alarm tone volume

adjustment) knob

Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker or optional earphones. When the knob is turned to the minimum position, no sound can be heard. However, if the MIN ALARM VOL item on the AUDIO-1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to SET, the alarm tone is audible even when this volume control is at the minimum position.

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CANCEL/PRST

STATUS

ON/ SEL

OFF

ESCAPEON

a ASSIGN (assignable) 1/2 switches

You can assign the desired functions to these switches on the ASSIGNABLE SW page of the OPERATION menu. Nothing is assigned to these switches when the camcorder is shipped from the factory (equivalent to a selection of OFF in the menu).

For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches” on page 211.

[F800]

b ASSIGN (assignable) 5 switch

For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches” on page 211.

ALARM

Minimum Maximum

d MONITOR (monitor volume

adjustment) knob

Controls the volume of the sound other than the warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker or optional earphones. When the knob is turned to the minimum position, no sound can be heard.

e MONITOR (audio monitor selection)

switches

By means of combinations of the two switches, you can select audio that you want to hear through the built-in speaker or optional earphones.

Position of down-side switch: CH-1/2

Position of up-side

Audio outp ut

switch

CH-1/CH-3 Channel 1 audio MIX Channels 1 and 2 mixed

audio (stereo)

CH-2/CH-4 Channel 2 audio

Position of down-side switch: CH-3/4

Position of up-side

Audio outp ut

switch

CH-1/CH-3 Channel 3 audio MIX Channels 3 and 4 mixed

audio (stereo)

CH-2/CH-4 Channel 4 audio

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a) By connecting stereo headphones to the EARPHONE

jack on the rear of the unit, you can hear the audio in stereo. (On the AUDIO-1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu, HEADPHONE OUT must be set to STEREO.)

f VDR SAVE/STBY (VDR save/standby)

switch

Switches the status of the power supply to the VDR while recording is stopped (STOP) or paused (REC PAUSE). SAVE: The disc stops rotating and some

functions are disabled. Pow er consumption is lower than when the camcorder is in STBY mode. Battery life is extended.

STBY: Recording to the disc starts immediately

when the REC START button is pressed.

Note

An internal operating sound may be recorded at the start of recording when the VDR SAVE/STB Y switch is set to SAVE.

g GAIN selector

Switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the lighting conditi ons during shooting. The gains corresponding to the L, M, and H settings can be selected in the menu. (The factory settings are L=0 dB, M=6 dB, and H=12 dB.) When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on the setting change/adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

For details, see “Setting gain values for the GAIN selector positions” on page 210.

h OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic

contrast control) switch

Switches the video signal, which is output to the video disc drive (referred to as “VDR”), viewfinder, and video monitor from the camera section, between the following two.

BARS: Outputs the color bar signal. CAM: Outputs the video signal from the camera.

When this is selected, you can switch DCC

on and off.

1) DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control): Against a very bright background with the iris opening adjusted to the subject, objects in the background will be lost in the glare. The DCC function will suppress the high intensity and restore much of the lost detail and is particularly effective in the following cases.

• Shooting people in the shade on a sunny day

• Shooting a subject indoors, against a background through a window

• Any high contrast scene

i WHITE BAL (white balance memory)

switch

Controls adjustment of the white balance. PRST: Adjusts the color temperature to the preset

value (the factory default setting: 3200K). Use this setting when you have no time to adjust the white balance.

A or B: Recall the white balance adjustment

settings already stored in A or B. Flick the AUTO W/B BAL switch (see page 19) on th e WHT side, to automatically adjust the white balance, and save the adjustment settings in memory A or memory B. You can use the AUTO W/B BAL switch even when ATW

is in use.

B (ATW): When this switch is set to B and

WHITE SWITCH <B> is set to ATW on the WHITE SETTING page of the

OPERATION menu, ATW is activated. When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on the setting change/adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

1) ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance): The white

balance of the picture being shot is adjusted automatically for varying lighting conditions.

j STATUS ON/SEL/OFF (menu display

on/page selection/display off) switch

To enable this switch, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF. Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF. ON/SEL: Each time this switch is pushed

upward, a window to confirm the menu

settings and status of the camcorder appears

on the viewfinder screen. The window

consists of four pages, which are switched

each time the switch is pushed upward. Each

page is displayed for about 10 seconds. OFF: To clear the page immediately after

display, push this switch down to the OFF

position. You can select the pages to be displayed on the menu.

For details, see “Displaying the status confirmation screens” on page 208.

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k MENU ON/OFF switch

To use this switch, open the cover.

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This switch is used to display the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen. Closing the cover automatically sets this switch to OFF. ON: Displays the menu on the viewfinder screen

or the test signal screen.

OFF: Removes the menu from the viewfinder

screen or the test signal screen.

For details about “Memory Stick”, see “Handling the “Memory Stick”” on page 218.

n Cover

Right side (near the rear)

l CANCEL/PRST (preset)/ESCAPE

switch

To enable this switch, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF. CANCEL/PRST: Flicking this switch up to this

position displays the message to confirm whether the previous sett ings are cancelled or settings are reset to their initial values, depending on the menu operating condition. Flicking this switch up to this position again cancels the previous settings or resets the settings to their initial values.

ESCAPE: Use this switch when the menu page,

which has a hierarchical structure, is opened. Each time the switch is flicked to this position, the page returns to one stage higher in the hierarchy.

m “Memory Stick” compartment

Label

“Memory Stick” Access indicator

Open the cover of the menu operating section, and insert a “Memory Stick”, with the notch facing downward, in the direction shown by the arrow, so that it clicks into place. To remove a “Memory Stick”, first press it in to release the lock, then withdraw. The “Memory Stick” access indicator lights in green when a “Memory Stick” is loaded, and lights in red when the “Memory Stick” is being accessed for reading or writing.

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F REV

m.NX

F FWD

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP NEXT

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3 4

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a Built-in speaker

The speaker can be used to monitor E-E sound during recording, and playback sound during playback. The speaker also sounds alarms to reinforce visual warnings. If you connect earphones to the EARPHONE jack, the speaker output is suppressed automatically.

For details about alarm s, see “Operation Warnings” on page 249.

b LCD monitor

Displays camera video, VDR-related warnings, remaining battery capacity, remaining disc capacity, audio levels, time data, and so on.

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For details, see “Status Display on the LCD monitor and monochrome LCD” on page 24.

c WARNING indicator

Lights up or flashes when an abnormality occurs in the VDR section.

For details about the meaning of the states of the WARNING indicator, see “Operation Warnings” on page 249.

d ACCESS indicator

This lights when data is written to or read from the disc.

e Protection cover of the audio control

section

Open to access the audio control section (see page

28).

approximately four times normal playback speed, press the F REV button or F FWD button during playback. At this time the PLAY indicator and F REV or F FWD indicator light.

k F FWD (fast forward) button and

indicator

This plays back at high speed in the forward direction. The indicator lights during high-speed playback in the forward direction.

l PREV button

This jumps to the first frame of the current clip. During the jump, the F REV indicator flashes. If you press this together with the F REV button, the jump is to the first frame of the first recorded clip on the disc.

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f Protection cover of the GUI screen

operations section

Open to access the GUI screen operations section (see page 28).

g Monochrome LCD

This shows the remaining battery capacity, remaining disc capacity, time data, and so on.

For details, see “Status Display on the LCD monitor and monochrome LCD” on page 24.

h EJECT button and indicator

Press this button to insert a disc or eject the disc. The indicator flashes while the disc is being ejected.

i F REV (fast reverse) button and

indicator

This plays back at high speed in the reverse direction. The indicator lights during high-speed playback in the reverse direction.

j PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator

Press this button to view play back video images using the viewfinder screen or the LCD monitor. The indicator lights during playback. Press this button again during playback to pause, outputting a still image. At this time the indicator flashes. This unit is equipped with an image search function at approximately four times normal playback speed, for easy checking of recorded material. To use the image search function at

m STOP button

Press this button to stop disc playback.

n NEXT button

This jumps to the first frame of the next clip. During the jump, the F FWD indicator flashes. If you press this together with the F FWD button, the jump is to the last frame of the last recorded clip on the disc.

o DISP SEL (display selection) /EXPAND

(expand function) button

With each press of this button, the display in the LCD monitor changes as follows.

Display indication Meaning

Video with superimposed information (CHAR)

Video without superimposed information (MONI) Status display (STATUS)

The LCD monitor displays the same text information as the viewfinder.

The video only appears.

Counter indications, warnings, audio levels, and similar information appear. No video image appears.

If you press this button when the thumbnail screen is displayed, the duration of the selected clip is divided into 12, and the first frame of each of the divisions is shown in a further thumbnail display (expand function). Each time you press this button, the division is repeated (to a maximum of three times, with 1,728 divisions).

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Hold down the SHIFT button and press this button to step back through the division process.

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For details of the expand function, see page 120.

information for the user such as scene number, shooting place, etc.

For details, see “Setting the Time Data” on page 76.

p HOLD (display hold)/CHAPTER

(chapter function) button

Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data displayed in the counter display section. (The timecode generator continues running.) Pressing this button again releases the hold. You can use this button, for example, to determine the exact time of a particular shot.

For details of the counter display, see page 26.

If you press this button when the clip thumbnail screen is displayed, those frames on which shot marks are recorded appear in a list (chapter function). Press the button once more to return to the normal thumbnail display. By displaying thumbnails with shot marks attached in place of index frames, you can check the contents of clips more easily and more quickly. This is also useful for cueing up long clips.

For details of the chapter function, see page 120

q RESET/RETURN button

Resets the value shown in the time counter display. According to the settings of the PRESET/ REGEN/CLOCK switch (see page 28) and the FRUN/SET/R-RUN switch (see page 28), this button resets the display as follows.

Settings of switches To reset DISPLAY switch:

COUNTER DISPLAY switch:

PRESET/REGEN/ CLOCK switch:

PRESET

F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch: SET DISPLAY switch:

U-BIT

PRESET/REGEN/ CLOCK switch:

PRESET

F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch: SET

a) Of the timecode bits for every frame recorded on the

disc, those bits which can be used to record useful

Counter to 0:00:00:00

Timecode to 00:00:00:00

User bits data 00

to 00 00 00

This button returns to the previous screen when pressed during thumbnail display.

For details, see “GUI screen operations” on page

118.

r DISPLAY switch

This cycles the data displayed in the counter display through the sequence COUNTER, TC, and U-BIT. COUNTER: Display the elapsed recording/

playback time (hours, minutes, seconds,

frames).

TC: Display timecode. U-BIT: Display user bit data.

For details, see “Status Display on the LCD monitor and monochrome LCD” on page 24.

s BRIGHT (brightness) button

Switches the brightness of the LCD monitor backlight, and turns the backlight of the monochrome LCD on and off. Each press of the button selects the next setting in the order shown in the following table.

Setting LCD monitor

backlight

H High (select this to view

the LCD monitor outdoors in the daytime)

M Brightness between H

and L

L Low (select this to view

the LCD monitor indoors or outdoors at night)

OFF Off (the display is also

off)

Monochrome LCD backlight

Lit

Off

Status Display on the LCD monitor and monochrome LCD

The following display appears on the LCD monitor display which is set to STATUS with the DISP SEL/EXPAND button, and on the monochrome LCD.

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422

2134 5

HD 1080

DISC E B

BATT E F

59.9i 24bit

PB NDF EXT-LK21HOLD

.....

23 45 15

MIN SEC FRM

WARNING:HUMID

LCD monitor

Monochrome LCD

a Resolution

Indicates the resolution of HD output video.

Indication Resolution (horizontal × vertical)

1080 1080 lines (1920 × 1080) 720 720 lines (1280 × 720)

b Video format

Indicates the format of video being currently played back or recorded.

Indication Format Bit rate

HD422 50 MPEG HD422 50 Mbps HD420 HQ/SP/

LP IMX 50/40/

DVCAM

a) LP is playback only. b) For the PDW-700, when the optional CBKZ-MD01

SD Record and Playback Software is installed.

MPEG HD420 35/25/18 Mbps

MPEG IMX 50/40/30 Mbps

DVCAM 25 Mbps

c System frequency

Indicates the system frequency of video being currently played back or recorded.

If NTSC AREA is selected

Indication Field or frame

Scan mode

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rate

OVER

PEAK

59.9i 59.94 fields per

Interlace

second

59.9P 59.94 frames per

Progressive

second

29.9P 29.97 frames per

Progressive

second

23.9P

a) For the PDW-700, when the optional CBKZ-FC01

23.98P Record and Playback Software is installed.

23.98 frames per second

If PAL AREA is selected

Indication Field or frame

Progressive

Scan mode

rate

50i 50 fields per

Interlace

second

50P 50 frames per

Progressive

second

25P 25 frames per

Progressive

second

1) Selected by COUNTRY setting on the FORMAT page

of the OPERATION menu (see page 164).

Note

There may be no indication displayed when this unit cannot identify the system frequency, for example, when playing back a disc recorded with other equipment.

d Audio format

Indicates the format of audio being currently played back or recorded.

Indication Quantization bit rate/sampling

frequency

24bit 24 bits/48 kHz 16bit 16 bits/48 kHz

e Audio level indicators

Indicates the audio recording or playback levels of channels 1 to 4.

f Status display

PB: Appears during playback. NDF: Appears when non-drop-frame timecode is

selected. EXT-LK: Appears when the internal timecode

generator is locked to an external signal input

to the TC IN (timecode input) connector.

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HOLD: Appears when the internal timecode

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generator is stopped.

g Time counter display

Switches displays of time counter, timecode, and user bits, depending on the position of the DISPLAY switch. When the HOLD/CHAPTER button is pressed to hold the timecode value, the timecode is displayed in the format shown below. When the HOLD/CHAPTER button is pressed again to release the hold, the timecode is displayed in the normal format.

Lights when the HOLD/CHAPTER button is pressed.

h Warning indicator area

Displays warnings when trouble with recording or moisture condensation occurs.

For details, see “Operation Warnings” on page 249.

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i Remaining disc capacity indicator

Indication Remaining recording time

DISC E [x x x x x x x] B More than 30 minutes DISC E [x x x x x x x] B 25 to 30 minutes DISC E [x x x x x x x] B 20 to 25 minutes DISC E [x x x x x x x] B 15 to 20 minutes DISC E [x x x x x x x] B 10 to 15 minutes DISC E [x x x x x x x] B 5 to 10 minutes DISC E [x x x x x DISC E [x x x x x x x] B (flashing) 0 to 2 minutes DISC E [x x x x x x x] B (flashing) 0 minutes

x x] B 2 to 5 minutes

j Remaining battery capacity indicator

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Indication Battery voltage

BP-L90A/L60S/L80S

BATT E [x x x x x x x] F 15.5 V or more 17.0 V or more BATT E [x x x x x x x] F 15.1 to 15.5 V 16.0 to 17.0 V BATT E [x x x x x x x] F 14.6 to 15.1 V 15.0 to 16.0 V BATT E [x x x x x x x] F 13.8 to 14.6 V 14.0 to 15.0 V BATT E [x x x x x x x] F 12.9 to 13.8 V 13.0 to 14.0 V BATT E [x x x x x x x] F 12.0 to 12.9 V 12.0 to 13.0 V BATT E [x x x x x BATT E [x x x x x x x] F 10.8 V or less 11.0 V or less

a) You can change the threshold voltages on the

BATTERY 2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu (see page 178).

Indication Battery voltage

BATT E [x x x x x x x] F 80 to 100% BATT E [x x x x x x x] 70% BATT E [x x x x x x x] 60% BATT E [x x x x x x x] 50% BATT E [x x x x x x x] 40% BATT E [x x x x x x x] 30% BATT E [x x x x BATT E [x x x x x x x] 10% BATT E [x x x x x x x]0%

x x] F 10.8 to 12.0 V 11.0 to 12.0 V

BP-GL95/GL65/IL75/M100, Anton Bauer Battery System

x x x] 20%

Other batteries

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THUMBNAIL

ESSENCE

MARK

SUB CLIP

DISC MENU

SET

S.SEL

SHIFT

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a THUMBNAIL indicator

This lights when thumbnails are displayed.

b THUMBNAIL/ESSENCE MARK

button

Press this button to carry out a thumbnail search or create a clip list (see page 119). When pressed, the whole-screen display changes to a thumbnail display. Press once more to return to the whole-screen display. For a thumbnail search using essence marks, hold down the SHIFT button and press this button (see page 121).

c SET/S.SEL (set/scene selection) button

and arrow buttons

Use these buttons to make timecode and user bit settings, and for GUI screen operations. The arrow buttons select items and change values, and the SET/S.SEL button confirms settings. Pressing this button with thumbnails displayed and the SHIFT button held down adds a sub clip to the current clip list (scene selection).

See page 118 for more informa tion about GUI screen operations.

See page 130 for more information about scene selection.

d MENU button

Displays a special menu for operations in GUI screens (see page 114). When the whole-screen is displayed, pressing this button has no effect, and the operation is invalid.

010010

F-RUN

SET

R-RUN

CH-1

PRESET

REGEN CLOCK

LEVEL

AUTO

MANUAL

AUDIO SELECT

AUDIO IN

FRONT REAR

WIRELESS

e F-RUN/SET/R-RUN (free run/set/

recording run) switch

Selects the operating mode of the internal timecode generator. The operating mode is set as explained below, depending on the position of the switch. F-RUN: Timecode keeps advancing, regardless

CH-3

CH-2

CH-4

F R

of the operating state of the VDR. Use this

setting when synchronizing the timecode

with an external timecode.

SET: Sets the timecode or user bits. R-RUN: Timecode advances only during

recording. Use this setting to have a

consecutive timecode on the disc.

For details, see “Setting the timecode” on page 76 and “Setting the user bits” on page 76.

f LEVEL CH-1/CH-2 (audio channel 1/2

recording level) knobs

Adjusts the audio levels to be recorded on channels 1 and 2 when the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH-2 switches are set to MANUAL.

g SUB CLIP indicator

This lights when using a clip list for playback.

h SUB CLIP/DISC MENU button

Press this to play back according to a clip list. You can play back a particular clip or sequential clips, or carry out a search of the selected clip list. To display the Disc Menu which allows you to carry out operations such as saving, recalling, or deleting a clip list, hold down the SHIFT button and press this button.

i SHIFT button

Use this in combination with other buttons.

j PRESET/REGEN (regeneration)/

CLOCK switch

Selects whether to set a new timecode or to utilize the existing timecode.

PRESET: Records a new timecode. REGEN: Records timecode continuous with the

existing timecode recorded on the disc.

Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/

R-RUN switch, the camcorder operates in R-

RUN mode. CLOCK: Records timecode synchronized to the

internal clock. Regardless of the setting of

the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch, the

camcorder operates in F-RUN mode.

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k AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 (audio

channel 1/2 adjustment method selection) switches

Select the audio level adjustment method for each of audio channels 1 and 2.

AUTO : Automatic adjustment MANUAL: Manual adjustment

Left side and upper section

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l AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4

(audio channel 1/2/3/4 input selection) switches

AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switches

Select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2. FRONT: Audio input signals from the

microphone connected to the MIC IN connector

REAR: Audio input signals from an audio device

connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors

WIRELESS: Audio input signals from the UHF

portable tuner (not supplied) if it is installed

AUDIO IN CH-3/CH-4 switches

Select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 3 and 4. F (FRONT): Audio input signals from a

microphone connected to the MIC IN connector

R (REAR): Audio input signals from an audio

device connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/ CH2 connectors

W (WIRELESS): Audio input signals from the

UHF portable tuner (not supplied) if it is installed

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GENLOCK

SDI IN

(OPTION)

TEST

OUT

TC IN

a ASSIGNABLE 3/4 switches

You can assign the desired functions to these switches on the ASSIGNABLE page of the OPERATION menu. Nothing is assigned to these switches when the camcorder is shippe d from the factory (equivalent to a selection of OFF in the menu).

For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches” on page 211.

b Lid of the disc compartment

This opens when the EJECT button on the top panel is pressed. Press the side of the lid to close.

c SDI IN (OPTION) connector (BNC

type)

This is an input connector for the optional CBKHD01 HD/SD SDI Input Board. When the CBKHD01 is installed, the unit can record HD-SDI or SD-SDI signals that are input to this connector.

d GENLOCK IN (genlock signal input)

connector (BNC type)

• This connector inputs a reference signal when

the camera is to be genlocked or when timecode is to be synchronized with external equipment.

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Use the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu to adjust the genlock

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H-phase (phase of horizontal sync signal). Available reference signals vary depending on the current system frequency as shown in the following table.

System frequency Available reference

signals

1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i, 525/59.94i 1080/50i 1080/50i, 625/50i 1080/29.97P 1080/59.94i, 525/59.94i 1080/25P 1080/50i, 625/50i 1080/23.98P 1080/23.98PsF 720/59.94P 1080/59.94i, 525/59.94i 720/50P 1080/50i, 625/50i

• This connector also inputs a return video signal. You can display the HD-Y (1080i) signal in the viewfinder screen whi le holding the RET bu tton down with RETURN VIDEO set to ON on the ASSIGNABLE SW page of the OPERATION menu.

• Input an external video signal. When the optional CBK-SC02 Analog Composite Input Board is installed, the unit can record analog composite video signals that are input to this connector.

e TC IN (timecode input) connector

(BNC type)

To apply an external lock to the timecode of this unit, input the reference timecode.

For details of timecode, see “Setting the timecode” on page 76.

f TEST OUT connector (BNC type)

This connector outputs the video signal for a video monitor. The output signal can be selected from composite video, HD-Y, R, G, B, and a composite video signal like that displayed in the LCD monitor. To switch output signals, use the TEST OUT SELECT item on the OUTPUT 1 page of the OPERATION menu. If the output signal is set to one of R, G, or B, then this setting changes to HD-Y when the camcorder is powered off and on again. Depending on menu settings, menus, timecode, and shot data can be superimposed on the image on the monitor. This connector can also be used to synchronize the timecode of an external VTR with the timecode of the camcorder.

g TC OUT (timecode output) connector

(BNC type)

To lock the timecode of an external VTR to the timecode of this unit, connect this connector to the external VTR’s timecode input connector.

Rear

3 4

567

AUDIO IN

AES/EBU

LINE MIC

LINE

MIC

48V

DC OUT

12V

0.5A

SUPER

CH1

1/2

SDI OUT

89 0 qa qs qd

a TALLY (back tally) indicator (red)

Lights up during recording. It will not light if the TALLY switch is set to OFF. This indicator also flashes to indicate warnings (see page 23) in the same manner as the REC/TALLY indicator in the viewfinder.

For details, see “Operation Warnings” on page 249.

b TALLY switch

Set to ON to activate the TALLY indicator function.

c USB connector

This is a USB 2.0 connector. Connect one of the following devices, depending on what you want to do.

OFF

AUDIO OUT

CH2

3/4

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