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3-990-973-15 (1)
Professional Disc
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
PDW-F70
© 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-101/102/103/104 Option Boards .................... 11 Names and Functions of Parts .....................................................12 Front Panel ......................................................................................
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Notes on Handling............................................................................... 40 Write-Protecting Discs ........................................................................ 40 Loading and Unloading a Disc............................................................ 40 Formatting a Disc ................................................................................ 41 Handling of Discs When Recording Does Not End Normally (Salvage Functions) ...............................
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Sorting Clip Lists................................................................................. 72 Using the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software ................................74 Chapter 5 File Operations Overview.........................................................................................75 Directory Structure .............................................................................. 75 File Operation Restrictions.................................................................
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Appendix Important Notes on Operation....................................................105 Condensation ..................................................................................... 105 Periodic Maintenance..................................................................106 Digital Hours Meter........................................................................... 106 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................107 Alarms ..............
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Chapter 1 Overview Overview 1 Chapter 1) MPEG HD is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Video bitrates and audio channels selectable Features according to application You can select the appropriate video bitrate for your The PDW-F70 is a professional disc recorder supporting application from three video bitrate modes: 35 Mbps (HQ: 1) HD playback and recording with Professional Disc high quality mode), 25 Mbps (SP: standard mode), and 18 media. Mbps (LP: long-play mode). You can select 2-cha
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Chapter 1 Overview resolution data stream. Whenever this unit records full- Convenient disc-based playback and resolution MPEG HD data, it simultaneously generates search functions and records low-resolution proxy AV data. Because of its small size, proxy AV data can be transferred quickly over Thumbnail searches computer networks, easily edited in the field with laptop An independent clip file is generated whenever recording 1) computers, and readily used in a wide variety of starts and
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Chapter 1 Overview HDV devices and HDV editors can be converted to MPEG Other features HD compatible files for recording by this unit. High-speed searches by the jog and shuttle dials Like conventional VTRs, this unit features jog and shuttle 1) HDV and are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited. dials for searching for specific scenes within clips. The 2) HDV1080i: Refers to devices compliant with the “HDV1080i Standard” jog/variable mode supports –1 to +2
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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 REC SHUTTLE KEY INHI PHONES CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 VARIABLE REC PRESET 4 LEVEL knob PB SHIFT TOP F REV F FWD END STANDBY 5
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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 TCG 6 Function EXT -12 -12 menu -20 -20 TC MODE qs Recording/playback format PRESET -30 -30 -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
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Chapter 1 Overview k Audio format Note During playback, this displays the number of recording Use the largest size to display the system menu and view audio channels on the disc and the number of quantization superimposed information. bits. During recording, this displays the input signal format selected with A1 INPUT to A4 INPUT on the HOME page f Function menu of the function menu (see page 81). During display of E- 1) Use the PAGE button to display this menu, and to switch E video, t
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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 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 transport
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Chapter 1 Overview STANDBY button: Press this button to put the unit into disc stop mode. For details, see the explanation of STILL standby-off mode (the STOP button lights, and the TIMER in the setup menu (page 91). STANDBY indicator lights). Press it again to return to the original state (STOP button lit, STANDBY e REC (record) button indicator off). Press this button together with the PLAY button to start recording. Recording starts on the unrecorded part of the This unit has a funct
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Chapter 1 Overview 2 Analog audio signal input/output 3 Digital signal input/output section section 1 HDSDI INPUT connector 1 AUDIO INPUT 1/3 and 2/4 connectors 2 HDSDI OUTPUT connectors 2 AUDIO OUTPUT 1/3 and 2/4 3 SDSDI OUTPUT connectors connector 3 AUDIO MONITOR HDSDI INPUT HDSDI OUTPUT SDSDI OUTPUT connectors 12 AUDIO MONITOR RL AUDIO INPUT AUDIO OUTPUT 1/3 2/4 1/3 2/4 a HDSDI (HD serial digital interface) INPUT connector (BNC type) This inputs HD format video and audio signals.
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Chapter 1 Overview To handle input signals as non-audio data, use the AUDIO a -AC IN (AC power input) connector CONTROL >DATA MODE item of the setup menu (see Connect to an AC power supply with the power cord (not page 93) to set the input of channels 1 and 2 (CH1/CH2 supplied). IN) or the input of channels 3 and 4 (CH3/CH4 IN) to “DATA”. b POWER (main power) switch Press the + side to power on the unit. Press the a side to b DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUTPUT 1/2 and power off. 3/4 connectors
