The Sony Professional Disc, PFD23A is a single-sided, optical disc that uses state-of-the-art blue-violet laser technology to enable extremely large-capacity recordings. The diameter of the disc is a mere 12 cm, equal to that of other optical media such as CDs or DVDs. Yet, despite its small size, the disc provides an amazing storage capacity of 23.3 GB a feat made possible using a 405 nm blue-violet laser, an objective lens with a 0.85 numerical aperture (NA), and a specially developed recording layer. Sony has taken great care in selecting the Professional Disc as the next-generation professional recording medium. The choice is based on Sony experience and technical expertise in developing and marketing a wide range of professional products that have effectively served users around the world for several decades.

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Flexible Platform
The Professional Disc system is a very flexible platform on which an assortment of data in a variety of formats can reside. The use of optical disc technology eliminates the restrictions inherent in proprietary tape footprints, and allows a variety of different video formats to be recorded as data files, and is therefore extremely flexible as to what can be recorded to it. In addition to video and audio streams, you can record a variety of metadata, such as date/time information and comments indicating the material content. Furthermore, computer files created on Microsoft Word, PhotoShop, and other application software can also be stored on a Professional Disc media*.

*Up to 500 MB

Highly Reliable, Durable and Re-usable Medium
Optical discs have a natural advantage since they suffer no mechanical contact during recording or playback, making the format ideal for continuous use and re-use. The Sony Professional Disc is highly resistant to dust, shock and scratches, and is packaged in an extremely durable and dust-resistant cartridge. It is resistant to heat and humidity, and is X-ray resistant factors that make the Professional Disc ideal for use in harsh field environments, and also allows for long media life and long-term storage.
Professional Disc Media (PFD23A) Specifications
Storage capacity Laser wavelength Data transfer (writing) rate Disc diameter Cartridge dimensions (W x H x D) Weight 23.3 GB 405 nm (blue-violet) 86 Mb/s (per optical head) 4 5/8 inches (120 mm) 5 1/8 x 5 1/4 x 3/8 inches (129 x 131 x 9 mm) 3 oz (90 g) Phase change recording

Largest-Capacity Optical Disc
The superior disc capacity of the Professional Disc enables you to make high-quality yet long-duration recordings. Its 23.3-GB data capacity translates to a recording time of 45 to 85 minutes depending on the bit rate the camera operator chooses.

High Transfer Rate

The Professional Discs data transfer rate is 86 Mb/s from a single optical head unit and 172 Mb/s on a dual head deck, providing stable recording and playback of high bit rate data such as a 50 Mb/s MPEG IMX stream.

Recording format

Quick Random Access
The nonlinear nature of the Professional Disc alone provides tremendous benefit when handling audio/video content. When a recording is played back from the disc, its physical location on the disc does not impact the time required to access it. Recordings can be accessed in a fraction of the equivalent time taken to access information on disc, making it much easier and faster to locate source material. This is the beauty of random access, and all Sony XDCAM products are equipped with powerful features delivering innovation to all your programming operations.

PFD23A

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XDCAM Workflow Innovation
Sony XDCAM Series of products offer a variety of unique functions are made possible through the use of optical discs. These functions open up stunning innovations in each area of the production workflow, whether you use the products individually or as part of an integrated XDCAM system.
Instant Random Access and Thumbnail-Based Search of Material
With all XDCAM products, video and audio signals are recorded as one clip file each time a recording is started and stopped. During playback, cue-up to the next or previous clips is possible by simply by pressing the Next or Previous button, as you would do on a CD or DVD player. Furthermore, the thumbnails are automatically generated for each clip as visual reference, allowing operators to cue-up to a desired scene simply by guiding the cursor to a thumbnail and pressing the Play button.
Connecting the XDCAM devices to an Ethernet network offers users a new style of network-based operations that can dramatically improve the efficiency of their workflows.
*Supported interfaces vary by product.
XDCAM displayed as a removable storage device (i.LINK (File Access Mode))

The file-based transfer provides another great benefit: it enables operators to dub material without any generation loss. File operations such as Partial Transfer and Disc Copy can also be performed via the i.LINK (File Access Mode) interface, with the same benefit of no generation loss.
*XDCAM camcorders require an optional Ethernet (100Base-TX) Adaptor (CBK-NC01).
High-Speed Data Transfer the Foundation of Workflow Innovation
A large part of the appeal of these Sony XDCAM products is their high-speed data transfer capability, allowing you to transfer data to other equipment at speeds several data rates faster than real time. This is possible because XDCAM products provide a range of high-speed interfaces and because, by nature, the Professional Disc offers the flexibility to read data at different speeds. For low-resolution Proxy AV Data, a maximum transfer speed of an amazing 30 times* for field unit and 50 times* for studio unit faster than real time is achieved, while for high-resolution (MPEG IMX and DVCAM) material, the maximum transfer speed is at 5-times* speed for DVCAM signals and 2.5-times* speed for MPEG IMX signals.
*These are the approximate figures when using the PDW-1500 deck to transfer data over Gigabit Ethernet. The actual transfer rates may vary.
High-resolution File Transfer Over a Network
Another stunning feature that innovates current workflows is the capability to transfer high-resolution material over a standard network. Clips recorded on Professional Disc media can be sent and received over a standard network through a LAN port on the decks or camcorders*, allowing seamless exchange of material among any networked devices installed all over the world. The transfer can be performed by a simple FTP operation using Microsoft Internet Explorer or common FTP client software. The supplied PDZ-1 software can also be used to perform file transfers very easily. For advanced operations, the Partial FTP Transfer function allows only the clips selected in a Clip List to be transferred over the network. This network capability makes it possible to send footage from the field to the studio immediately after the shoot, or easily share material among production staff at multiple locations, without the lead time of delivering tapes or replying on costly satellite transmissions.

Gigabit Ethernet

Studio Recorder
Proxy AV Data : 50 times* DVCAM : 5 times* MPEG IMX (50 Mb/s) : 2.5 times*
Compatible Nonlinear Editing System

Camcorders

i.LINK (File Access Mode**)
Proxy AV Data : 30 times* DVCAM : 2.5 times* MPEG IMX (50 Mb/s) : 1.25 times*

Field Recorder/ Viewer Drive Unit
*Data transfer rates are approximate. The actual data transfer rates may vary depending on the nonlinear editing system used. **For connection with third party products using this mode, please contact your nearest Sony office.

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Features and Benefits of XDCAM Professional Disc Systems
Outstanding Picture Quality of MPEG IMX/DVCAM Format Recording
Sony XDCAM products offer the capability to record* and play back both MPEG IMX and DVCAM streams**. Users have the flexibility to select from these formats according to their picture-quality needs, or to match their editing-format requirements. The DVCAM format uses 8-bit digital component recording with a 5:1 compression ratio and a sampling rate of 4:1:1 (for NTSC)/4:2:0 (for PAL). The MPEG IMX format uses 8-bit digital component recording with MPEG-2 4:2:2P@ML compression at 50, 40, 30 Mb/s, enabling users to choose the picture quality and recording time according to their needs. The XDCAM Series of products provide approximately 85 minutes of DVCAM recording time, and 68, 55, and 45 minutes of MPEG IMX recording at 30, 40, and 50 Mb/s, respectively. MPEG IMX recording is the ideal choice when you need higher picture quality, while DVCAM recording offers the benefit of a longer recording time.
*Recording on the PDW-V1 is available only through the Ethernet or i.LINK (file access mode) interface. **The PDW-510/510P camcorder is capable of DVCAM recording only.
Flexible Metadata Recording
XDCAM products are also capable of recording a variety of metadata, which provides a huge advantage when searching for data in subsequent processes. The following are examples of metadata types that Sony XDCAM Series of products can handle and record.
Disc Metadata/Clip Metadata
From acquisition to editing and onto the archiving process, a great amount of information is associated with the recordings. For example, production dates, creator names, camera setup parameters, copyright notes, and memorandums are just a few. With XDCAM products, such information can be saved together with the AV material on the same disc and be effectively used to improve the entire workflow chain. Using the supplied PDZ-1 software allows a variety of data to be added either on a Disc or Individual Clip basis in different forms such as Disc Title,Clip Title, Disc ID Number,Comments or Clip Status (to indicate OK/NG status). Furthermore, the PDZ-1 software has a powerful Search function to easily locate desired clips by using the registered metadata as text-based keywords, providing enhanced efficiency in searching material, determining edit points or retrieving archive materials.

High Durability and Reliability
In harsh working environments, it is of critical importance that hardware is tolerant to shock and vibration during important shoots. Sony's accumulated knowledge about the tough criteria for such environments, together with years of experience meeting these criteria, contribute greatly to the high reliability of Sony XDCAM products. The Sony XDCAM camcorders use rubber dampers to hold the disc drive block in place thereby minimizing the effect of any shock or vibration. In addition, a powerful tracking system, based on the best Sony servo technologies, reduces the chance of the optical head recording off track. In the event a shock exceeds the servos capacity, causing the head to be positioned incorrectly, a buffer memory is available to help prevent off-track recordings.The buffer serves in such a way that recording to the disc will not occur until the optical head returns to its correct position. After the head is properly positioned, the buffered information is recorded to the disc, thereby helping to prevent interruptions in the recording. A substantial amount of buffering has been built into the camcorder to accommodate large off-track errors. In addition, in the event of an abnormal recording, powerful ECC (Error Correction Code) and sophisticated concealment techniques are available on all machines so that discs can be played back appropriately.
Easy and Low-cost Maintenance
From the outset, Sony XDCAM Series of products have been designed using the best concurrent engineering practices, answering maintenance issues before they even arise. Moving parts have been minimized, as have the number of parts requiring periodic replacement. This results in a drastic reduction in maintenance labor, and promotes more efficient use of your equipment. Sony XDCAM products* are also compatible with Sony remote maintenance and monitoring software an SNMP-compliant application that can monitor and log the hardwares status in real time via an Ethernet network. If a malfunction is detected, this system can immediately identify the problem, allowing you to take corrective action. Not only is the system reactive, it proactively monitors your systems and identifies maintenance needs in a timely manner too.
* XDCAM camcorders require an optional Ethernet (100Base-TX) Adaptor (CBK-NC01).
Sony MMStationTM SNMP-compliant Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Software

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XDCAM Camcorders
PDW-510/ 510P CAMCORDER (DVCAM RECORDING) PDW-530/530P CAMCORDER (MPEG IMX/DVCAM RECORDING)
Sony XDCAM camcorders have been designed with special consideration for heavy-duty field acquisition, providing excellent picture quality, operability and reliability inherited from the Sony BETACAM family of acquisition products. In addition to these impressive capabilities, Sony XDCAM camcorders also provide numerous innovative features that take full advantage of the benefits of nonlinear disc media. These unique features offer a completely new style of field operation, adding flexibility and efficiency to those operations where quick program completion is a top priority. The PDW-530/530P features MPEG IMX/DVCAM-switchable recording and two built-in optical filter wheels (ND and CC), while the PDW-510/510P features DVCAM recording and one built-in optical filter wheel.

Slot for WRR-855 Series Wireless Microphone Receiver or Ethernet Adaptor

Disc Access Lamp

Optical Filters
"Memory Stick" Slot (inside the panel) Assignable Buttons Control Buttons for Thumbnail Search, Scene Selection Operation

Assignable Buttons

Top View

Playback Control Buttons

Rear Connector Panel

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XDCAM Decks / Drives / Carts
PDW-1500 COMPACT DECK (RECORDING AND PLAYBACK) PDW-R1 FIELD RECORDER (RECORDING AND PLAYBACK) PDW-V1 MOBILE DECK (PLAYBACK AND FILE RECORDING) PDW-U1 / PDW-D1 DRIVE UNIT (PLAYBACK AND FILE RECORDING) PDJ-A640/C1080 CART
The Sony XDCAM products offer two types of decks and two drive units to meet the varying operational requirements both in the field and studio. Their functions have been carefully selected to increase production efficiency by exploiting the advantages of Professional Disc media. The PDW-1500, R1 and V1 decks provide familiar VTR-like controls that minimize the learning curve needed to get up to speed, while the PDW-U1 and PDW-D1 drive units place emphasis on compactness and cost-efficiency. Both decks and the drive units come supplied with four types of software: PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software, PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer Software, Proxy Viewer Software, and PDZK-P1 XDCAM Transfer Software (for Apple Final Cut Pro). (For details, please refer to page 24.)

PDW-1500 Studio Recorder

The PDW-1500 Studio Recorder is a half-rack size recorder suitable for both nonlinear and linear editing environments. Despite its small size, this deck offers high-speed data transfer capability between compatible nonlinear editing devices, creating a powerful editing system for video productions. Equipped with an RS-422A 9-pin interface, the PDW-1500 also fits well in linear editing systems as a feeder, bringing the added benefits of nonlinear disc recoding into a linear editing environment. When the optional PDBZ-E1500 software is added, the PDW-1500 deck can perform insert and assemble editing, and can be used as a recorder in linear editing systems as well.
MPEG IMX/DVCAM recording Proxy AV Data recording High-speed file transfers: 50x for Proxy, 5x for DVCAM and 2.5x for MPEG IMX (at 50 Mb/s) files when using a Gigabit Ethernet connection High-speed transfer of Proxy AV Data at up to 40 times speed Metadata recording Ability to write EDL (Clip List) back onto disc A variety of interfaces (*refer to the chart on page 19) RS-422A 9-pin remote interface Thumbnail Search operation Scene Selection operation
Search speed (in color) JOG : 1 times normal speed Variable: 2 times normal speed Shuttle : 35 times normal speed Insert editing of audio tracks of a single clip (Clip audio insert editing function) Gigabit Ethernet connectivity i.LINK (DV Stream) output from MPEG IMX playback The use of the optional RM-280 Editing Controller allows easy control of Thumbnail display and Scene Selection operations, as well as basic playback controls Repeat playback function Equipped with two optical heads Dimensions (W x H x D): 8 3/8 x 5 1/8 x 16 3/8 inches (210 x 130 x 415 mm) Weight: 16 lb 5 oz (7.4 kg)

PDBZ-E1500 Linear Editing Software for the PDW-1500 Deck
The optional PDBZ-E1500 software is the latest addition to the XDCAM lineup and it provides Insert/Assemble editing to the PDW-1500 deck. Various editing modes including assemble, audio insert, video insert, time-code insert, A/V split insert, and Punch-in/out are all supported and can be performed either in an A/B-roll or two-machine configuration.

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The PDW-R1 is a highly mobile field recorder. Its compact design is very similar to the existing PDW-V1 model, but the PDW-R1 recorder additionally provides other functionalities such as MPEG IMX/DVCAM recording, and a wider range of interfaces. Its extremely compact, lightweight body makes the PDW-R1 ideal for use in the field as a pool-feed recorder, backup recorder, and compact recorder installed in an extremely confined space such as a car or helicopter. Furthermore, equipped with an RS-422A interface as well as other video and audio interfaces, this recorder can be used in both linear and nonlinear editing systems.
MPEG IMX/DVCAM recording Proxy AV Data recording High-speed file transfers: 30x for Proxy, 2.5x for DVCAM, and 1.25 for MPEG IMX (50 Mb/s) files when using an i.LINK (File Access Mode) connection Metadata recording Ability to write EDL (Clip List) back onto disc A variety of interfaces (refer to the chart on page 24) RS-422A 9-pin remote interface Parallel recording function, which enables the decks Rec start/stop to be synchronized with the Rec start/stop of the camcorder connected via the i.LINK interface 3.5-inch* color LCD screen Thumbnail Search operation
Scene Selection operation Search speed (in color): JOG : 1 time normal speed Shuttle : 20 times normal speed Compact and lightweight design AC, DC, and battery-powered operation Ethernet connectivity (100Base-TX) i.LINK (DV Stream) output from MPEG IMX playback Repeat playback function Equipped with one optical head Dimensions: 9 1/8 x 4 1/4 x 12 inches (230 x 105 x 340 mm) Weight: 10 lb 6 oz (4.7 kg)

PDW-V1 MOBILE DECK

The PDW-V1 Field Viewer is an extremely compact and lightweight unit, offered as an affordable solution for playing back Professional Discs as well as for AV and data file recording* through its Ethernet network interface or i.LINK (File Access Mode**) interface. It is ideal for field applications, and for desktop viewing by journalists, producers, and other production staff. A unique feature of this model is its built-in 3.5-inch*** type color LCD screen, allowing users to view recordings any time, anywhere without the need for an external video monitor. Whats more, the PDW-V1 is equipped with an analog RGB output capability, so users can view recordings on standard computer displays too. It also comes equipped with a built-in audio speaker. The PDW-V1 can be AC or battery powered, a feature that proves convenient in the field. Whats more, because it allows high-speed transfer of Proxy AV Data, it can also serve as a cost-effective editing solution. As with other XDCAM products, the PDW-V1 offers a Scene Selection capability, to which even greater user convenience is added with its color LCD screen.

MPEG IMX/DVCAM playback Recording of MPEG IMX/DVCAM files via Ethernet or i.LINK (File Access Mode** ) interfaces* Proxy AV Data recording High-speed file transfers: 30x for Proxy, 2.5x for DVCAM and 1.25x for MPEG IMX (50 Mb/s) files when using an i.LINK (File Access Mode** ) connection Metadata recording Ability to write EDL (Clip List) back onto disc Compact, lightweight design 3.5-inch*** type color LCD screen Built-in audio speaker Thumbnail Search operation Scene Selection operation Analog RGB output capability
AC/battery-powered operation Network connectivity (100Base-TX) i.LINK (DV Stream) output from MPEG IMX playback Search speed (in color) JOG : 1 times normal speed Shuttle : 20 times normal speed Repeat playback function Equipped with one optical head Dimensions (W x H x D): 8 3/8 x 3 5/8 x 12 5/8 inches (210 x 90 x 320 mm) Weight: 7 lb 11oz (3.5 kg)
*The PDW-V1 does not support synchronous video/audio input. **For connection with third party products using this mode, please contact your nearest Sony office. ***Viewable area measured diagonally.

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PDW-U1 Drive Unit
The PDW-U1* is a powerful, new addition to the XDCAM family, which offers a compact, mobile, and highly cost-effective solution for many different applications. It serves as an external drive connected via a common USB interface, and enables material recorded on Professional Disc media to be viewed directly on a PC. The PDW-U1 can also be used as a source feeder for nonlinear editing systems. One of the most distinguished features of the PDW-U1 is its capability to handle both XDCAM HD and SD discs, providing a high level of versatility and cost-efficiency. Its compact and lightweight design makes it equally ideal for field and in-house desktop uses.
Handles files in all formats of XDCAM HD and SD formats Supports the Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) interface- compatible with most PCs Direct access to files on Professional Disc media from a USB-connected PC High-speed file transfers with the newly developed optical drive Material browsing on the supplied PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer software and PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing software
Highly compact and lightweight Dimensions (W x H x D): 2 3/8 x 6 1/2 x 9 inches (59 x 164 x 226 mm) Weight: 3 lb 1 oz (1.4 kg) Can be operated either horizontally or vertically
*The initial version of the PDW-U1 is read-only, and cannot write files onto Professional Disc media. However, this capability is planned to be available with a software upgrade targeted for release in spring 2008.

PDW-D1 Drive Unit

The PDW-D1 is an XDCAM disc drive unit specifically designed for use in nonlinear editing systems. The drive unit supports the i.LINK interface supporting DV IN/OUT and File Access Mode* protocols, allowing connection with a variety of nonlinear editing systems. Its highly compact and lightweight design allows installation in any working environment even on a busy journalists desktop as well as awkward working areas in the field. The PDW-D1 provides a smart, yet cost-effective option for editing tasks. i.LINK interface supports both DV IN/OUT and File Access Mode protocols High-resolution AV file (MPEG IMX/DVCAM) recording via i.LINK (File Access Mode) interface DVCAM playback and recording via i.LINK (DV IN/OUT) interface Proxy AV Data recording i.LINK (DV stream) output from MPEG IMX recordings Metadata recording Ability to write EDL (Clip List) back onto disc High-speed file transfers : 30x for Proxy, 2.5x for DVCAM and 1.25x for MPEG IMX (50 Mb/s) files when using an i.LINK (File Access Mode**) connection Equipped with one optical head AC/battery-powered operation (battery-connection requires the optional BKP-L551 adaptor.) Highly compact and lightweight Dimensions (W x H x D): 7 1/4 x 10 1/8 x 3 1/8 inches (182 x 257 x 78 mm) Weight: 6 lb 9 oz (3.0 kg)

However, this capability will be available with a software upgrade targeted for release in spring 2008.
*5 Ethernet interface on the PDW-510/530 is optional.

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XDCAM Application Software
All XDCAM products come with a variety of free application software packages that maximize the benefits of the XDCAMs disc- and file-based operations.
PDZ-1 PROXY BROWSING PDZ-VX10 VIEWER PROXY VIEWER PDZK-P1 TRANSFER
SOFTWARE SOFTWARE SOFTWARE SOFTWARE
The PDZ-1 software is a simple-to-use PC application that allows users to easily browse and storyboard video clips recorded by an XDCAM system. It runs on Windows-based PCs and supports three types of interfaces: i.LINK (File Access Mode), Ethernet, and USB (only for connection with the PDW-U1). Once Proxy Data recorded on a Professional Disc media is transferred to a PC with the PDZ-1 software installed, users can conveniently view and storyboard recorded footage right on the PC. The PDZ-1 software also provides a variety of convenient tools for disc operations such as entire or partial disc copy (dubbing), and transfer between two XDCAM devices. Storyboarding on a PC not only allows users to preview their edited sequences instantly, it also provides other powerful benefits such as the creation of ASF files (playable on Windows Media Player) and EDL data in various EDL formats, plus the transfer of high-resolution clips selected in the edited sequence.

PDZ-1 Main GUI

Print Function
Supported interfaces: i.LINK (File Access Mode), Ethernet, and USB (only for connection with the PDW-U1) High-speed ingestion of Proxy Data from the XDCAM devices Browsing of Proxy Data recorded by the XDCAM systems (including those recorded by the HD version of the XDCAM system) Imports Proxy Data and metadata from a memory card Simple and quick cuts-only editing (storyboarding)* with the following fuctions; Preview a result of the storyboard on the PC Save the results as a Clip List (XDCAM EDL) Convert the Proxy Data on the storyboard to an ASF file for replay on Windows Media Player Export the Clip List in AAF, BE-9100, Newsbase XML, and ALE (Avid Log Exchange) formats Transfer high-resolution clips according to the Clip List Disc copy entire disc (all clips) or only selected clips Transfer selected clips with margins at the head and tail of the clips

OS: Mac OS X version 10.4.10 or later CPU: PowerPC G5 2GHz, Intel Core2Duo 2GHz, Intel Xeon 2GHz or higher Others: QuickTime version 7.2 or later Final Cut Pro version 6.0.1 or later
The latest versions of software can be downloaded from the Sony Website.

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Camcorder System Diagrams
Unless specified as "supplied", all the components below are optional.
ECM-674/678 Electret Condenser Microphone WRR-855A/855B CBK-PC01 Memory Card Adaptor Internal light system
MSAC-PC4 MSX-1GS/512S Memory Stick Pro Memory Stick PC Card Adaptor
CBK-NC01 Ethernet (100Base-TX) Adaptor SDI output BKW-401 CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board Monitor
CBK-FC01 Pull-down (24P shooting) Board MSH-128 Analog composite input CBK-SC01 Analog Composite Input Board

Camcorder

VCT-14

BP-GL95 / GL65

Viewerfinder
BP-L60S/L80S Battery Chargers BVF-V20W/V20WCE (supplied; 2-inch B/ W viewfinder)

AC-DN10 BC-L70

8-pin RM-B150 or RM-B750

BC-M150

Recording Media

BNC Monitor BC-L500

Wireless

WLL-CA50

WLL-RX55

XLR3-pin, AES/EBU

DMX-P01

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Optional Accessories
For PDW-510/ 510P/ 530/ 530P Camcorders

Professional Disc

CBK-SD01

SDI Output Board

CBK-SC01
Analog Composite Input Board

CBK-FC01

Pull-down(24P shooting) Board (For PDW-530/510 NTSC models)

CBK-NC01

Ethernet (100Base-TX) Adaptor

CBK-PC01

Memory Card Adaptor

BKW-401

Viewfinder Rotation Bracket

RM-B150

Remote Control Unit

RM-B750

AC-DN10

AC Adaptor

BP-GL95/GL65

Lithium-ion Battery Pack

BC-L70

Battery Charger

BC-L500

Tripod Adaptor

MSH-128

Memory Stick

CCFD-3L
i.LINK Cable (4-pin to 6-pin with lock)

CCF-3L

i.LINK Cable (6-pin to 6-pin with lock)

WRR-855A / 855B

Wireless Microphone Receiver (Slot-in type)

WRR-862A/ 862B

Wireless Microphone Receiver

Portable Audio Mixer

ECM-674/678
Shotgun-type Electret Condenser Microphone

LC-424TH

Carrying Case

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For PDW-R1/ V1/D1/1500 Decks

VMC-IL4615B/IL4635B

i.LINK Cable (4-pin to 6-pin, 1.5 m/3.5 m)

VMC-IL6615B/IL6635B

i.LINK Cable (6-pin to 6-pin, 1.5 m/3.5 m)

RM-280

Editing Controller (PDW-1500/R1)

RCC-5G

Remote Control Cable (5 m) (PDW-1500/R1)
Lithium-ion Battery Pack (PDW-R1/V1/D1)

BP-L60S/L80S

Battery Charger (PDW-R1/V1/D1)

BKP-L551

Battery Adaptor (PDW-D1)

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Specifications

PDW-510/510P (DVCAM)

Weight Power requirements Power consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature Humidity Continuous operating time General Recording format Video Proxy Video Audio Proxy Audio Recording/Playback time MPEG IMX
PDW-530/530P (DVCAM / MPEG IMX)

Signal inputs

Signal outputs

Other inputs/outputs

Audio performance
DVCAM Genlock video Time code input Audio input Mic input Video output Video test output Time code output Earphone Audio output (CH-1/CH-2) Lens Remote Light DC input DC output Camcorder adapter i.LINK Frequency response Dynamic range Distortion Crosstalk Wow & flutter Head room Pickup device Total picture elements Effective picture elements Optical system Built-in optical filters Shutter speed Slow Shutter
Approx. 9 lb (4.1 kg) 12 lb 12 oz (with VF, Mic, Disc, BP-GL95 battery) (5.8kg) DC 12 V +5.0 V/-1.0 V Approx. 32 W (while recording, with viewfinder, color LCD off) +23 to +104 F (-5 to 40 C) -4 to+140 F (-20 to +60 C) 10 to 90% (relative humidity) Approx. 120 min. w/BP-GL95 battery MPEG IMX (50/40/30 Mb/s), DVCAM (25 Mb/s) DVCAM (25 Mb/s) MPEG-4 MPEG IMX: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz, 4 ch/24 its/48 kHz DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz A-law (4ch, 8 bits, 8 kHz) 50 Mb/s: 45 min., 40 Mb/s: 55 min., 30 Mb/s: 68 min. 85 min. BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 BNC x1, 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 k XLR-3-31 x2, line / mic / mic+48V / AES/EBU selectable XLR-3-31 x1 BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Mini-jack x2 (front: monaural, rear: stereo/monaural) XLR-5-pin male (stereo) 12-pin 8-pin 2-pin, DC 12 V, max. 50 W XLR-4-pin 4-pin (for wireless microphone receiver), DC 12 V (MAX 0.2A) 40-pin IEEE 1394, DV IN/OUT or File Access Mode*, 6-pin xHz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB More than 85 dB Less than 0.08% (at 1 kHz, reference level) Less than -70 dB (at 1 kHz, reference level) Below measurable limit 20 dB (ex-factory setting) 3-chip 2/3-inch type 16:9 widescreen Power HAD EX CCD NTSC model: 1038(H) x 1008(V) PAL model: 1038(H) x 1188(V) NTSC model: 980(H) x 494(V) PAL model: 980(H) x 582(V) F1.4 prism 1 : 3200K, 2 : 5600K+1/8ND, 1 : Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND 3 : 5600K, 4 : 5600K + 1/64ND A : CROSS, B: 3200K, C: 4300K, D: 6300K NTSC model: 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (s) PAL model: 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (s) NTSC model: 1/2 to 1/30 (s) PAL model: 1/2 to 1/25 (s) (1 to 8 and 16 frame accumulation) 2/3" 48 bayonet mount F11 (typical) Approx. 0.13 lx (F1.4 lens, +48 dB turbo gain, shutter off), approx. 0.008 lx (with 16-frame accumulation) -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48 dB -140 dB (typical) NTSC model: 65 dB (typical) PAL model: 63 dB (typical) NTSC model: 400 TV Lines/450 TV Lines (EVS) PAL model: 480 TV Lines/530 TV Lines (EVS) 0.05% (all zones, w/o lens) Below measurable level (w/o lens) 70% (16:9, typical)/55% (4:3, typical) 2.0-inch type monochrome BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING controls, TALLY, ZEBRA, DISPLAY switches 450 TV lines (16:9) Ultra-directional (detachable) 2.5-inch type color LCD monitor Operation manual (x1) PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software (x1), PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer Software (x1) Proxy Viewer Software (x1), PDZK-P1 XDCAM Transfer Software (x1) Viewfinder (x1) Lens cap (x1) Shoulder belt (x1) Monaural microphone (x1)

Other inputs/ outputs

Video performance
Analog composite input to analog composite output
Processor adjustment range
Video level Chroma level Set up/black level Chroma phase/hue System sync phase System SC phase Frequency response Dynamic range Distortion Head room

3 dB 3 dB

3 s 200 ns 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-1.0 dB (0 dB at 1 kHz) More than 90 dB Less than 0.05% (at 1kHz) 20/18/16/12 dB (selectable from menu) Operation manual (x1) PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software (x1) PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer Software (x1) Proxy Viewer Software (x1) PDZK-P1 XDCAM Transfer Software (x1) Operation manual (x1) PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software (x1) PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer Software (x1) Proxy Viewer Software (x1) PDZK-P1 XDCAM Transfer Software (x1) Connector cap (1 set)
Operation manual (x1) PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software (x1) PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer Software (x1) Proxy Viewer Software (x1) PDZK-P1 XDCAM Transfer Software (x1) Shoulder belt (x1)
*Note about Ethernet and i.LINK (File Access Mode): All XDCAM products allow asynchronous recording of MPEG IMX/DVCAM files through their Ethernet or i.LINK (File Access Mode) interfaces. Asynchronous recording is possible only when XDCAM units are connected with a PC. **The PDW-V1 does not support synchronous DVCAM recording through i.LINK interface. ***For connection with third party products using this mode, please contact your nearest Sony office.

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3 POWER switch 4 LIGHT switch
a Battery attachment Attach a BP-GL65/GL95/L60S/L80S battery pack. Furthermore, by attaching an AC-DN10 AC Adaptor, you can operate the camcorder from AC power.
For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the unit, Sony recommends the use of the following battery packs: BP-GL65, BP-GL95, BP-L60S, and BP-L80S. b DC IN connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male) To operate the camcorder using an AC power supply, connect an AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor with the DC output cable supplied with the adaptor. c POWER switch This switch turns the main power supply on and off.
d LIGHT switch This determines how a video light connected to the LIGHT connector is turned on and off. AUTO: When the switch on the video light is in the on position, putting the camcorder in recording mode turns the video light on automatically. When using the auto interval recording mode, the video light is automatically turned on immediately before recording starts. MANUAL: You can turn the video light on or off manually, using its own switch.
When AUTO is selected, unevenly lit video is recorded between the start of recording and the time when the light comes on. We recommend that you select MANUAL when the start of a recording is important.
However, the light can be turned on before the start of recording in auto interval recording mode. To ensure proper operation of the video light with the unit, Sony recommends the use of the following battery packs: BP-GL65, BP-GL95, BP-L60S, and BP-L80S.
2-2 Accessory Attachments
1 Shoulder strap posts 2 Light shoe
3 LIGHT connector 4 Lens mount 5 Lens locking lever 6 Lens mount cap 7 LENS connector

9 Shoulder pad

8 Tripod mount Lens cable clamp
a Shoulder strap posts Attach the supplied shoulder strap to these posts. For details, see 9-7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap on page 166. b Light shoe Attach an optional accessory such as a video light to this shoe. c LIGHT connector (2-pin, female) Connect the cable of an Anton Bauer Ultralight System attached to the light shoe. The system operates with lights powered by 12 V, with a maximum power consumption of 50 W. d Lens mount (special bayonet mount) Use this for mounting the lens. e 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. f Lens mount cap Remove this cap by pushing up the lens locking lever. When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for protection from dust. g LENS connector (12-pin) Fit the lens cable to this connector. Contact your Sony representative for more information about the lens you can use.

wj (i.LINK) DV IN/OUT S400 connector (6-pin, IEEE1394 compliant) Connect to a device supporting the DV format or a computer, using a i.LINK cable.
If video and audio signals are not output to an external device connected to the i.LINK DV IN/OUT S400 connector, try disconnecting the i.LINK cable and then reconnecting it, making sure that it is firmly seated. When you connect this unit to an external device with a 6-pin i.LINK connector, always power this unit off and disconnect the DC cable from the DC IN connector, or remove the battery pack, before connecting or disconnecting the i.LINK cable. If you connect or disconnect the i.LINK cable while power is being supplied to this unit, high voltage (8 to 40 V) can flow into this unit from the i.LINK connector of the connected equipment, possibly damaging this unit. When you connect this unit to an external device with a 6-pin i.LINK connector, always connect the 6-pin i.LINK connector on the external device first.
wk REC START button wl VDR SAVE/STBY connector e; EJECT button and indicator ea F REV button and indicator es PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator ed F FWD button and indicator ef NEXT button eg STOP button eh PREV button

E /PAUS

Shooting and recording/playback functions (4)
wk REC START button Press this button to start recording. Press it again to stop recording. The effect is exactly the same as that of the VTR button on the lens. When the REC SWITCH function is assigned to the ASSIGN 1, 3 or 4 switch (push button), you can use the switch as the REC START button. wl VDR SAVE/STBY (standby) switch This switch controls the VDR power mode during pauses in recording. SAVE: Power saving mode. Although an internal operating sound is recorded as noise when you start recording, power consumption in this mode is less than in standby mode, so that battery life is extended. When the switch is set to SAVE, the SAVE indicator in the viewfinder lights. STBY: Standby mode. Recording starts as soon as you press the REC START button. e; EJECT button and indicator Press this button to eject or load a disc. The indicator flashes while the disc is being ejected. ea F REV (fast reverse) button and indicator Plays back at high speed in the reverse direction. The indicator lights during high-speed playback in the reverse direction.

es PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator Press this to view a playback image using the viewfinder screen or a color video monitor. The indicator lights during playback. During playback, pressing this button pauses the playback, showing a still image. At this time, the indicator flashes. This camcorder is capable of color-image search at approximately four-times normal playback speed, making it easy to check recorded material. To use the color-image search, press the F REV button or F FWD button during playback. When the buttons are pressed, the PLAY indicator and the F REV or F FWD indicator light. ed F FWD (fast forward) button and indicator Plays back at high speed in the forward direction. The indicator lights during high-speed playback in the forward direction. ef NEXT button This jumps to the beginning of the next clip, and pauses. During the jump, the F FWD indicator flashes. Pressing this button together with the F FWD button jumps to the last frame of the last clip recorded on the disc. eg STOP button Press this button to stop disc playback.
eh PREV button This jumps to the beginning of the current clip, and pauses. During the jump, the F REV indicator flashes.Pressing this button together with the F REV button jumps to the first frame of the first clip recorded on the disc.
2-5 Output Video Operating Section

1 SEL/SET dial

2 THUMBNAIL button 3 Thumbnail indicator 4 Sub clip indicator 5 SUB CLIP button 6 SHIFT button
Output video operating section
a SEL/SET (select/set) dial When thumbnails (each representing a clip) are shown on the color LCD, you can select a particular thumbnail with this dial. Turning the dial upward moves the cursor to the left, and when it reaches the left edge, to the rightmost position in the row above. Turning the dial downward moves the cursor to the right, and when it reaches the right edge, to the leftmost position in the row below. After selecting the desired thumbnail with the cursor, press the dial in to confirm. To carry out a scene selection setting, hold down the SHIFT button, and press in this dial. b THUMBNAIL button To carry out a search using thumbnails, or to create a clip list, press this button. Pressing it switches from the whole-screen display to a thumbnail display. Press once more to return to the wholescreen display. To search thumbnails by essence marks, hold down the SHIFT button and press this button. c Thumbnail indicator This lights when thumbnails are shown. d Sub clip indicator This lights when playing back following a clip list.

3-1-5 Formatting a Disc

Using a new disc
An unused disc requires no formatting operation. The disc is automatically formatted so that it is ready to use when loaded into this unit.
Press the MENU knob, then turn it to move the b mark to QUICK FORMAT, and press the MENU knob again. The message EXECUTE OK? YES b NO appears.
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to YES, and press the MENU knob again. Formatting is completed and the message COMPLETE appears.
Using a disc on which material is recorded
To format a recorded disc, load the disc into the unit then do as follows.
3-1-6 Handling of Discs When Recording Does Not End Normally (Salvage Function)
Recording processing does not end normally if, for example, the battery pack is removed during recording, or if the power cord is disconnected during recording. Because the file system is not updated, video and audio data recorded in real time is not recognized as files and clip contents recorded up to that point are lost.
When a recorded disc is formatted, all the data on the disc is erased. (Locked clips (see page 65) are also erased.)
Holding down the MENU knob, move the MENU ON/ OFF switch from OFF to ON. The TOP menu appears.
However, this unit has a salvage function which can hold losses to the minimum by reconstructing clips on such discs. Note that no recorded clip contents are lost when the POWER switch is turned off and when battery exhaustion is detected, because the unit does not enter power saving mode until after the end of recording processing.
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to YES, then press the MENU knob. Salvage processing starts, and the message EXECUTING. appears. A results message appears when the processing finishes. If the salvage succeeded, the message COMPLETED. appears. If the salvage failed, the message INCOMPLETED. appears. Clips for which recording did not end normally are lost.
Do not disconnect the battery pack or power cord until recording processing has finished and the ACCESS indicator has gone out. This function salvages as much recorded material as possible after an unforeseen accident, but 100% restoration cannot be guaranteed. Even when this function is used, it is not possible to recover data from immediately before the interruption of recording. The amount of data lost is as follows. - Quick salvage: From 2 to 4 seconds of data before the interruption of recording. - Full salvage: From 4 to 6 seconds of data before the interruption of recording. More data may be lost when functions such as Picture Cache and Interval Rec are being used.

Sixth frame is selected from a total of 31 SHOTMARK1 frames.
Depending on the length of sub clips in the clip list and their arrangement on the disc, playback may freeze momentarily between sub clips.
Cuing up with sub clip thumbnails
With the desired clip list loaded in the current clip list, proceed as follows.
Currently selected SHOTMARK1 frame Recording date and time of selected frame
Press the SUB CLIP button and the THUMBNAIL button, turning on the indicators. Thumbnails of the first frames in the sub clips appear.
Turn the SEL/SET dial or the MENU knob to select the desired frame. You can also select frames with the following operations. Press the PREV or NEXT button: Select the previous or next frame. Press the PREV or NEXT button with the F REV or F FWD button held down: Select the first or last frame.
Press the SEL/SET dial or the MENU knob to cue up the selected clip. To start playback from the selected frame, press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

3-3-5 Clip List Playback

You can play back clips in the order of clip lists created with the scene selection function (see page 70).
Playing back in clip list order
Name of the current clip list a)
Sixth frame is selected from a total of 34 sub clips.
Clips cannot be locked or unlocked when the Write Inhibit tab of the disk is in the recording disabled position. Proceed as follows. You can lock one clip at a time.
Total duration of sub clips in clip list
With the sub clip indicator off, press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail indicator lights, and the thumbnails of the clips on the disc appear.
Turn the SEL/SET dial or MENU knob to select the clip to lock. Holding down the SHIFT button and press the SUB CLIP button. The THUMBNAIL menu appears.
Currently selected sub clip
Recording date and time of selected sub clip
Duration of selected sub clip or time code of first frame
a) When a title has been assigned to a clip (see page 52), the title is enclosed in double quotation marks, for example TITLE00001.
To escape from the thumbnail display to the fullscreen display Press the THUMBNAIL button, turning it off.
Turn the SEL/SET dial or the MENU knob to select the sub clip you want to cue up. To cue up the selected sub clip, press the SEL/SET dial or the MENU knob. To start playback from the selected sub clip, press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
To escape from the THUMBNAIL menu and return to the thumbnail screen Press the RESET button.
With LOCK/UNLOCK CLIP selected, press the SEL/SET dial or the MENU knob. You return to the thumbnail screen, and a lock icon appears on the thumbnail of the selected clip to show that it is locked.
3-3-6 Locking and Deleting Clips

SAVE CLIP LIST E0001 04/08/08 21:57 E0002 04/08/24 11:15 E0003 04/08/25 15:30 E0004 NEW FILE E0005 NEW FILE E0006 NEW FILE E0007 NEW FILE E0008 NEW FILE E0009 NEW FILE TITLE : SHIFT+SET KEY
To switch between display of dates of creation, titles, and clip list names With the SHIFT button held down, press the SET button. With each press, the display changes as follows. Dates of creation > titles > clip list names > dates of creation
Use the SEL/SET dial or the MENU knob to select the desired clip list name, and press the dial/knob. The message SAVE OK? YES b NO appears.
Turn the SEL/SET dial or the MENU knob to move the b mark to YES and press the dial/knob. The current clip list is saved to disc.
4-2-5 Previewing the Current Clip List
Press the SUB CLIP button, turning it on, and then press the PLAY button. If the thumbnail indicator is not lit, playback starts from the first sub clip. If the thumbnail indicator is lit, playback starts from the first frame of the selected clip.
Hold down the SHIFT button and press the SUB CLIP button. CLIP menu operations end. To assign a title to a clip list Use the supplied PDZ-1 software. For details, see the PDZ-1 online help.
4-2-6 Saving the Current Clip List to Disc
Display the CLIP menu. See Displaying the CLIP menu (page 78). Use the SEL/SET dial or the MENU knob to select SAVE in the CLIP menu, and press the dial/knob. A clip list appears.
4-3 Managing Clip Lists (CLIP Menu)
After you create a clip list, you can use the CLIP menu to save it to disc, load it from disc into the unit memory, and delete it from the disc. The CLIP menu also allows you to clear and edit the current clip list.
4-3-1 Loading a Clip List From Disc Into Unit Memory
Display the CLIP menu. See Displaying the CLIP menu (page 78). In the CLIP menu, move the cursor to LOAD and press the SEL/SET dial or the MENU Knob. A clip list appears. The date of creation or the title is displayed for each clip list.

LOAO CLIP LIST ESC

Displaying the CLIP menu
The CLIP menu can handle up to 99 clip lists. With the thumbnail indicator off, hold down the SHIFT button and press the SUB CLIP button. The CLIP menu appears.
E0001 04/08/08 21:57 E0002 04/08/24 11:15 E0003 04/08/25 15:30 E0004 NEW FILE E0005 NEW FILE E0006 NEW FILE E0007 NEW FILE E0008 NEW FILE E0009 NEW FILE TITLE : SHIFT+SET KEY
If the MENU ON/OFF switch is set to ON, set it to OFF, then press the SUB CLIP button with the SHIFT button held down. If you set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while the CLIP menu is being displayed, thumbnail display is cancelled and replaced with menu display.
<CLIP MENU> LOAD SAVE DELETE CLEAR TC PRESET SORT BY
Select the desired clip list and press the SEL/SET dial or the MENU knob. The message LOAD OK? YES b NO appears.
Item LOAD SAVE DELETE CLEAR TC PRESET SORT BY Operation Load a clip list from the disc into the current clip list (see page 78) Save the current clip list to disc (see page 77) Delete a clip list from the disc (see page 79) Clear the current clip list from the unit memory (see page 79) Preset the first time code in the current clip list (see page 79) Sort the clip lists by name or date of creation (see page 80)

Display the CLIP menu. See Displaying the CLIP menu (page 78). Select TC PRESET in the CLIP menu, and press the SEL/SET dial or the MENU knob. The following screen display appears.
4-3-3 Clearing the Current Clip List From the Unit Memory
Proceed as follows to clear the current clip list, leaving it with no clip list loaded.
Display the CLIP menu. See Displaying the CLIP menu (page 78).
CLIP LIST TC PRS HOUR MIN SEC FRAME OK : : : : ESC 00 00
Turn the SEL/SET dial or MENU knob to move the cursor to SORT BY in the CLIP menu, and then press the dial or knob. A screen like the following appears.
SORT CLIP LISTS BY NAME(A-Z) DATE(MOST RECENT 1ST) ESC
The time code shown in this screen is the current initial time code of the current clip list. If you have already set the initial time code for this clip list, that time code is displayed.
Turn the SEL/SET dial or the MENU knob to select the item (HOUR, MIN, SEC, or FRAME) which you want to set, then press the dial/knob. Turn the SEL/SET dial or the Menu knob until the desired value is displayed, then press the dial/knob. After all items have been set, select OK, and press the SEL/SET dial or the MENU knob. The starting time code of the current clip list is set to the specified LTC value. The count starts from that value when playback starts. To check the time code after setting it Press the SUB CLIP button and the THUMBNAIL button, turning their indicators on, and then rotate the SEL/SET dial or the MENU knob to select the first sub clip. The initial time code of the current clip list appears in the color LCD and the monochrome LCD.
Turn the SEL/SET dial or MENU knob to select NAME or DATE, and then press the dial or knob. NAME: Sort the clip lists in ascending order by clip list name. DATE: Sort the clip lists by date of creation, with the newest clip list first. The message SORT OK? appears.
Select YES, and then press the SEL/SET dial or MENU knob. The clip lists are sorted by the method you chose in step 3. Unused clip lists are excluded from the sort.

4-3-5 Sorting Clip Lists

Proceed as follows to sort the existing clip lists by clip list name or by date of creation.
4-4 Using the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software
When a computer with the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software installed is connected to this unit, you can transfer the proxy AV data and metadata files recorded on a disc to the computer. On the computer side, PDZ-1 enables you to browse the proxy AV data, add or modify metadata (titles, comments, essence marks, etc.), or create a clip list. The modified metadata and the created clip list can then be written back to the disc loaded in this unit.

System requirements

The following are required to use PDZ-1. Computer: - When using the live logging function: PC with Intel Pentium 4 CPU, at least 2 GHz (installed memory: at least 512 MB) - When not using the live logging function: PC with Intel Pentium III CPU, at least 1 GHz (installed memory: at least 512 MB) Operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or higher, or Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 or higher Web browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 1 or higher DirectX: DirectX 8.1b or higher

To install the PDZ-1

Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of the computer and execute the Setup.exe file, then follow the installation instructions. For details, refer to the ReadMe file in the CD-ROM.
Make sure that the hard disk drive on which the work folder to store the material transferred from this unit has adequate free space. The amount of proxy AV data transferred is about 1.4 GB per disc (when recording in the DVCAM format). To transfer files between the computer and this unit requires this units IP address and other network-related settings to be made. For details, see 7-3-11 Making Network Settings (page 141).
Adjustments and Settings for Recording
5-1 Setting the Recording Format (PDW-530/530P Only)
Before recording with the PDW-530/530P, it is necessary to set the recording format for each of video and audio. Video recording format: MPEG IMX 50 Mbps, 40 Mbps, 30 Mbps, or DVCAM Audio recording format: 16-bit/48 kHz or 24-bit/48 kHz
<TOP MENU> USER USER MENU CUSTOMIZE ALL OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE DIAGNOSIS
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to MAINTENANCE.
It is not possible to combine different recording formats on a single disc.
5-1-1 Setting the Video Recording Format
You can select the video recording format in a menu, from MPEG IMX 50 Mbps, MPEG IMX 40 Mbps, MPEG IMX 30 Mbps, and DVCAM. The factory default selection is IMX50. Proceed as follows. For menu operations, see 7-1-3 Basic Menu Operations on page 115.
Press the MENU knob. If this is the first time the MAINTENANCE menu has been displayed, the CONTENTS page of the MAINTENANCE menu appears. If the menu has been used before, the last accessed page appears.
If the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to VDR MODE, and press the MENU knob to display the VDR MODE page. If a different page is displayed, turn the MENU knob until the VDR MODE page appears, then press the MENU knob to select the page.
Turn on the POWER switch. Holding down the MENU knob, move the MENU ON/ OFF switch from OFF to ON. The TOP menu appears.
M09 VDR MODE REC TALLY BLINK REC START/STOP MODE SELECT TIMER SET REC FORMAT : : : : :

TOP ON OFF SEL IH IMX50

For the operation, see the descriptions of steps 1 to 5 of the procedure Setting the Video Recording Format on page 82.
Press the MENU knob, then turn it to move the b mark to AU DATA LEN (IMX), and press the MENU knob.

Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to REGEN. Press the RET button on the lens. This reads the previous recording and synchronizes the internal time code generator, thus allowing the new time code recorded to follow on consecutively.

RESET button

5-6-2 Saving the Actual Time in the Time Code
Setting the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to CLOCK saves the actual time in the time code. When it is necessary to set the actual time, use the TIME/ DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu.

Setting the time code

For details, see 7-3-6 Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock on page 135.
Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET. Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. The first (leftmost) digit of time code flashes. Use the SEL/SET dial to set the time code value. To change the value of the flashing digit, turn the dial, and to shift to the next digit, press the dial. Repeat this until all desired digits are set.
5-6-3 Setting the User Bits
By setting the user bits (up to 8 hexadecimal digits), you can record user information such as the date, time, or scene number on the time code track. To set the user bits, proceed as follows.
regeneration of an external time code. You can also synchronize the time code generators of other camcorders/ VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder.
Connections for time code synchronization
Connect both the reference video signal and the external time code as illustrated below.
Example 1: Synchronizing with an external time code

GENLOCK IN 1)

Reference video signal
Setting the user bits TC IN

External time code

Set the DISPLAY switch to U-BIT. Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. The first (leftmost) digit flashes. Use the SEL/SET dial to set the user bit data. To change the value of the flashing digit, turn the dial, and to shift to the next digit, press the dial. Repeat this until all desired digits are set. Hexadecimal digits A to F are displayed as follows:

8-2-2 Loading Scene Files
In the TOP menu, select the FILE menu. Turn the MENU knob until the SCENE FILE page appears, then press the MENU knob to select the page. Alternatively, on the CONTENTS page select SCENE FILE, and press the MENU knob to display the SCENE FILE page. Load the scene file. To load the scene file stored in the camcorder Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the desired file number, and press the MENU knob. The s which is displayed on the left of the file number changes to x. The camcorder is set up according to the loaded scene file.
04 SCENE FILE s1 :SCENE 25 x2 :SCENE 26 s3 :SCENE 27 s4 :SCENE 28 s5 :NO FILE sSTANDARD SCENE RECALL SCENE STORE F.ID: SCENE21 : : EXEC EXEC TOP
To carry out the recall, move the b mark to YES and press the MENU knob. To cancel, press the MENU knob leaving the b mark pointing to NO. When the loading is completed, the message COMPLETE appears. The camcorder is set up according to the loaded scene file. If no file is present with a particular file number, this is shown as NO FILE.
To cancel the selected scene file Move the b mark to x, and press the MENU knob. x changes to s.
Loading scene files from a Memory Stick into the camcorder memory
You can load up to five scene files stored in the Memory Stick into the camcorder memory in a single operation.
After displaying the SCENE FILE page (see page 150), turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to SCENE RECALL, and press the MENU knob. A SCENE RECALL page appears.
For details about the items in the reference file, refer to the Maintenance Manual. On the SCENE FILE page (see page 151), turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to STANDARD, and press the MENU knob.
F04 SCENE FILE s1 :SCENE 25 s2 :SCENE 26 s3 :SCENE 27 s4 :SCENE 28 s5 :NO FILE xSTANDARD SCENE RECALL SCENE STORE F.ID: SCENE21 : : EXEC EXEC TOP
Turn the MENU knob until the SCENE RECALL page which contains the desired scene files appears, then press the MENU knob. Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to 5FILE LOAD b MEM 1-5, and press the MENU knob. The message RECALL OK? YES bNO appears.
The s displayed on the left of STANDARD changes to x. When x changes to s, the settings of the camcorder are reset to the settings saved in the reference file. If you press the MENU knob again while x is displayed, the operation is cancelled and the camcorder returns to the settings before STANDARD was selected.
To carry out the recall, move the b mark to YES and press the MENU knob. To cancel, press the MENU knob leaving the b mark pointing to NO. When loading is complete, the message COMPLETE appears and the access indicator goes off.

Equipment for maintenance and easier handling
LC-777 Hard Carrying Case LC-DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case Tripod Adaptor VCT-14 Maintenance Manual Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Notes
Always make a test recording, and verify that it was recorded successfully. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF THIS UNIT OR ITS RECORDING MEDIA, EXTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEMS OR ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE. Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.
Viewfinder and related equipment
BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket Fog-proof filter (Part No. 1-547-341-11) Lens assembly (farsighted) (Part No. A-8262-537-A) Lens assembly (low magnification) (Part No. A-8262-538A) Lens assembly (standard magnification with special compensation for aberrations) (Part No. A-8267-737-A)

Optical attachments

ND filter (1/8 ND) (Part No. 3-174-685-01) ND filter (1/32 ND) (Part No. 3-174-683-01) Consult your Sony representative for more information about these filters.
Equipment for remote control
RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit

Audio equipment

ECM-672 Microphone CAC-12 Microphone Holder CCXA-53 Audio Cable (for converting 5-pin connector to two 3-pin connectors) WRR-855A/855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit WRR-862 UHF Portable Tuner WRT-8T UHF Transmitter WRR Tuner Fitting (service part number: A-8278-057-A) STEREO MIC IN connector (MA-126A board) (service part number: A-1053-453-A) DMX-P01 Portable Digital Mixer

Menu List

This section briefly explains menus that the camcorder provides for adjustments and settings using tables. For the menu organization and the USER menu, see Chapter 6.

SEGMENT NO.7

11.0 to 17.0 V (in 0.1 V steps)

17.0 V

(E 5) and F are always on.)

SEGMENT NO.6

16.0 V

SEGMENT NO.5

15.0 V

SEGMENT NO.4

14.0 V

SEGMENT NO.3

13.0 V

SEGMENT NO.2

12.0 V

SEGMENT NO.1

No. 06

Page AUDIO-1

Item CA-701 AUDIO IN

Settings ENABL/DSABL

Default ENABL
Description When a CA-701 camera adaptor is connected, selects whether or not to enable input of audio channels 3 and 4 from the camera adaptor. ENABL: Camera adaptor can be used. DSABL: Camera adaptor cannot be used. Selects the sources to be recorded to channels CH-3/4. CH1/2: Same sources as CH-1/2. SW: Signals selected by the AUDIO IN CH-3/ CH-4 switches. Turns the XLR connection automatic detection on or off. Sets the reference level of the front microphone. Sets the reference level when the AUDIO IN CH1 connector is set to MIC. Volume of the monitor speaker alarm tone when it is turned all the way down. OFF: Almost inaudible. SET: Faintly audible. Lowers the volume of the monitor speaker. Has no effect on earphone volume. Selects whether to make the rear earphone monaural or stereo. Sets the bit length of the digital audio recording. Sets the reference level (Head Room).

AUDIO CH3/4 MODE

CH1/2/SW
REAR XLR AUTO FRONT MIC REF REAR MIC REF MIN ALARM VOL
OFF/ON 60 dB/50 dB/ 40 dB 60 dB/50 dB/ 40 dB OFF/SET

OFF 60 dB 60 dB OFF

SP ATT LEVEL HEADPHONE OUT 07 AUDIO-2

OFF/3/6/9 dB STREO/MONO

OFF MONO 16bit
AU DATA LEN (IMX) 16 bit//24 bit (PDW-530/530P only) AU REF LEVEL 20 dB/18 dB/ 16 dB/12 dB/ EBUL EBUL/0 dB/+4 dB/ 3 dB MONO/STREO
AU REF OUT AU CH12 AGC MODE

0 dB MONO

Sets the output reference level. Selects whether to perform automatic input level adjustment of analog audio signals to be recorded on channels 1 and 2 independently for each channel, or in stereo mode. Selects whether to perform automatic input level adjustment of analog audio signals to be recorded on channels 3 and 4 independently for each channel, or in stereo mode, or not at all (OFF). AGC saturation level setting For manual audio input level adjustment, selects the limiter saturation level for loud input signals. Turns the audio output limiter on or off. 2CH: Output channels 1 and 2 (16 bits, 48 ksps) 4CH: Output channels 1 to 4 (12 bits, 32 ksps)

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Non-drop frame mode A mode of advancing time code which ignores the difference in frame values between real time and the time code. Using this mode produces a difference of approximately 86 seconds per day between real time and time code, which causes problems when editing programs in units of seconds using the number of frames as a reference. Progressive scan mode (CCD output) A scanning method in which odd rows and even rows are read at the same time. Also called full-screen scanning. Proxy AV data Low-resolution data with a video bandwidth of 1.5 Mbps and an audio bandwidth of 64 Kbps per channel. This unit records proxy AV data automatically whenever highresolution MPEG IMX or DVCAM data is recorded. Reference video signal A video signal that contains a sync signal or sync and burst signals, used as a reference for synchronization of video equipment. Return video A video signal returned to a camera from a VTR, or a video signal selected from among several camera angles in a control room and returned to a camera so the cameraman can check the video. SDI Serial Digital Interface. An interface standardized as SMPTE 259M which enables the transmission of an uncompressed digital component stream. Shot data Data recorded, while shooting, in the color bars, the user bits data of VITC, and so forth. Includes the model name, serial number, date, time, shot number, and ID1 to ID4.
Shutter speed The time that the shutter is open. Slow shutter speeds give bright images, but motion resolution is lower. SMPTE Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, a professional association established in the U.S.A. mainly for the purpose of setting forth motion picture and television engineering standards. S/N Signal-to-Noise ratio. The relation of the strength of the desired signal to the accompanying electronic interference, the noise. If S/N is high, sounds are reproduced with less noise and pictures are reproduced clearly without snow. SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. XDCAM uses this protocol to monitor equipment operating status via network connectors. Sub clip One of the sections which make up a clip list. A sub clip may be part of a clip or an entire clip. Thumbnail image A reduced still picture of video for display on a GUI screen. XDCAM creates thumbnail images from proxy video, and displays them as index pictures on GUI screens. Time code A digitally encoded signal which is recorded with video data to identify each frame of the video by hour, minute, second and frame number. SMPTE time code is applied to NTSC system, and EBU time code to PAL and SECAM systems. Time code synchronization To synchronize the built-in time code generator of video equipment to an external time code. Turbo gain Video amplifier gain increased from 30 dB by 6 to 18 dB by combining adjacent pixels of the CCD.
UMID Unique Material Identifier. A standard (SMPTE 330M) for video and audio metadata. The Basic section of a UMID contains a globally unique number and a material number for the identification of recorded material. An optional section called the Source Pack contains information such as the time and location of recording. A UMID with the Basic section only is called a Basic UMID. A UMID with the Source Pack is called an Extended UMID. User bits A total of 32 bits are provided in the time code which the user can use to record such information as date, scene number, or reel number on video tape. Also called users bits. VBS A composite signal consisting of video signal, burst signal and sync signal. Vertical smear A bright vertical line which appears on the screen when shooting a very bright object with a CCD camera. Also called smear. Video gain Amount of amplification for video signals, expressed in decibels (dB). VITC Vertical Interval Time Code. A time code recorded in two horizontal lines during each vertical blanking period of a video signal. White balance adjustment In the light of a particular color temperature, to adjust the white levels of the R, G, and B channels of a color video camera so that any white object shot in that light is reproduced as a truly white image. See also Color temperature. White shading When shooting a white object, the upper and lower portions of the screen may appear magenta or green while the central portion appears white, depending on the performance