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3-990-977-13 (1)
Professional Disc
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
PDW-F30
© 2006 Sony Corporation
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CAUTION Important Safety Instructions The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the • Read these instructions. unit itself has been turned off. � Keep these instructions. IMPORTANT � Heed all warnings. The nameplate is located on the bottom. � Follow all instructions. � Do not use this apparatus near water. � Clean only with dry cloth. � Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’
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If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord/ Denna etikett finns på ovansidan av driftenheten. Appliance Connector/Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel. Denne mærkat sidder på drevenhedens øverste panel. When installing the installation space must be secured in Tämä kyltti sijaitsee ajurilaitteen yläpinnalla. consideration of the ventilation and service operation. • Do not block the ventilation slots at the left side and right Dette merket er plassert på oversiden av
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For the customers in Europe This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/ EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards: � EN60065: Product Safety � EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission) � EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity) This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic En
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features............................................................................................9 Features of This Unit............................................................................. 9 Features of the PDBK-101/102 Option Boards................................... 10 Names and Functions of Parts .....................................................12 Front Panel ................................................................................
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Formatting a Disc ................................................................................ 36 Handling of Discs When Recording Does Not End Normally (Salvage Functions) .................................................................................. 36 Recording .......................................................................................38 Recording Timecode and User Bit Values .......................................... 38 Carrying Out Recording ............................
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Chapter 5 File Operations Overview.........................................................................................69 Directory Structure .............................................................................. 69 File Operation Restrictions.................................................................. 70 File Operations in File Access Mode ...........................................72 Making FAM Connections.................................................................. 72
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To Eject Discs With the Unit Powered Off....................................... 102 About i.LINK ................................................................................102 Specifications ..............................................................................103 Using UMID Data..........................................................................106 MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License ...................................108 Glossary ..........................................
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Chapter 1 Overview Overview 1 Chapter Playback functions Features Support for multiple frame frequencies The unit can play back five different frame frequencies: 1080/59.94i (displayed as 60I), 50i (displayed as 50I), The PDW-F30 is a professional disc recorder supporting 29.97PsF (displayed as 30P), 25PsF, and 23.98PsF. The 1) HD playback and recording with Professional Disc unit features a standard 2-3 pulldown function, and can media. output 60I when playing back a disc recorded in
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Chapter 1 Overview Analog audio: This enables output of 2 channels (1/2 or 3/ IT friendly 4) of analog audio. Computer access to files (file access mode) Input Output Video and audio clip data are recorded as files. The FAM function enables quick random access by computers to the Analog video –Video 1) (composite) video, audio, and metadata files stored on Professional BNC connector, Discs, with the ability to display thumbnail lists on the phono jack computer screen and perform file-ba
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Chapter 1 Overview PDBK-102 MPEG-TS (Transport Stream) Input/Output Board Installation of this board enhances the functionality of the standard i.LINK connector, allowing it to be used as an 1) 2) 3) I/O interface for HDV 1080i format compatible TS signals. HD files recorded on the disc can be converted to TS signals compatible with the HDV1080i format for transfer to HDV devices and HDV editors, and TS signals from HDV devices and HDV editors can be converted to MPEG HD compatible f
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Chapter 1 Overview Names and Functions of Parts Front Panel q; Disc slot and EJECT button 1 On/standby 1 EJECT F1 switch and indicator F2 ACCESS F3 qa Infrared sensor 2 ACCESS indicator VAR NETWORK MARK1 MENU F4 CHAPTER LOCAL IN OUT REMOTE SUB THUMB F5 EXPAND CLIP NAIL SET RESET JOG LEVEL PAGE DISPLAY 3 Remote control switch CLIP ESSENCE MENU MARK MARK2 PREV PLAY NEXT STOP TS REC SHUTTLE KEY INHI PHONES CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 PRESET 4 LEVEL knob PB SHIFT TOP F REV F FWD END STANDBY 5 PHONES jac
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Chapter 1 Overview screen appears. To play back the clips in the order Note they were recorded, press this button again, turning it Do not turn off the POWER switch on the rear panel or off. The clip list selection screen disappears. disconnect the power cord while the ACCESS indicator is lit. Doing so can result in a loss of data on the disc. Note This button does not light, and pressing it has no c Remote control switch effect, when no clip lists are registered. Different positions of
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Chapter 1 Overview 1 Display and function menu section 1 Display F1 F2 2 F1 to F5 buttons F3 F4 F5 PAGE DISPLAY 3 DISPLAY/KEY INH button 4 PAGE button q; Audio level meters 5 Monitor video display section qa Audio format 0 0 -12 -12 -20 -20 TC MODE qs Recording/playback format 6 Function PRESET -30 -30 menu -40 -40 RUN MODE -60 -60 1 2 3 4 REC RUN qd Time data type + 4 CH 16 BIT 3 4 KEY INH TC/VITC MPEG HD SP 1080 60I INPUT VITC REC INH VITC COOO1 REM:077M REMOTE DF/NDF RS422A NDF qf
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Chapter 1 Overview 1) bits. During display of E-E video, this displays 2CH/ Note 16BIT (two channels, 16 bits) or 4CH/16BIT (four Use the largest size to display the system menu and view channels, 16 bits), according to the setting of AUDIO superimposed information. CONTROL >REC MODE in the setup menu (see page 84). Always displays 4CH/16BIT when the DVCAM f Function menu format is being used. Use the PAGE button to display this menu, and to switch between the pages (HOME, P1) of the me
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Chapter 1 Overview r Audio monitor channels This displays the audio monitor channels, as set with 1
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Chapter 1 Overview a VAR (variable) button 5 Recording/playback control block To play back in variable-speed mode using the shuttle dial, press this button, turning it on. 1 PREV/TOP button b JOG button 2 PLAY button To play back in jog mode using the jog dial, press this 3 NEXT/END button button, turning it on. c SHUTTLE button PREV PLAY NEXT STOP TS REC To play back in shuttle mode using the shuttle dial, press this button, turning it on. TOP F REV F FWD END STANDBY d Jog/shuttle transp
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Chapter 1 Overview STANDBY button: Press this button to put the unit into e TS REC (transport stream record) button standby-off mode (the STOP button lights, and the Press this button together with the PLAY button to start STANDBY indicator lights). Press it again to return recording. Recording starts on the unrecorded part of the to the original state (STOP button lit, STANDBY disc. indicator off). Press the STOP button to stop recording. A clip is created from the recorded section. This
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Chapter 1 Overview a AUDIO OUTPUT (analog audio signal output) 1/3 4 External device connection section and 2/4 connectors (XLR 3-pin, male) These output two channels of analog audio. For 4-channel audio, you can use the INTERFACE 1 RS232C connector SELECT >AUDIO OUTPUT item of the setup menu (see page 85) to select whether to output channels 1 and 2, or 2 REMOTE(9P) connector channels 3 and 4 (factory default setting: channels 1 and 2). RS232C REMOTE(9P) S400 You can set the output level
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Chapter 1 Overview Press the middle: SET button Notes � If video or audio signals from an external device b THUMBNAIL key connected to the S400 connector fail to be output, This has the same function as the THUMBNAIL button on disconnect the i.LINK cable and connect it again, the main unit. pushing it straight in. � Before connecting or disconnecting an i.LINK cable c CHARACTER key between this unit and a device with a 6-pin i.LINK Each press of this key turns the character information
