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PROFESSIONAL DISC CAMCORDER
PDW-510/510P
PDW-530/530P
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 8)
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WARNING This label is located inside To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, the outside panel of the unit. do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Denna etikett finns på apparatens ovansida. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the Denne mærkat sidder på cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified apparatets øverste panel. personnel only. Tämä kyltti sijaitsee laitteen yläpinnalla. Dette merket er plassert på oversiden av produktet. This Professional Disc Camcorder is class
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However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur For the customers in Europe in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of Son
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Table of Contents 3-2-1 Basic Procedures..............................40 Chapter 1 Overview 3-2-2 Deleting Clips ..................................42 1-1 Features ............................................... 7 3-2-3 Recording Essence Marks................42 1-1-1 Principal Differences Between the 3-2-4 Starting a Shoot With a Few Seconds of PDW-510/510P and PDW-530/530P.7 Pre-Stored Picture Data (Picture Cache 1-1-2 Camera Features ................................7 Function)..............
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4-3 Managing Clip Lists (CLIP Menu) .... 78 6-2 File Access Mode File Operations. 103 4-3-1 Loading a Clip List From Disc Into Unit 6-2-1 Making FAM connections .............104 Memory............................................78 6-2-2 Operating on files ..........................104 4-3-2 Deleting Clip Lists From a Disc ......79 6-2-3 Exiting file operations....................105 4-3-3 Clearing the Current Clip List From the 6-2-4 Reconnecting .................................105 Unit Memory.
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7-3-7 Selecting the Lens File ..................136 9-5-3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a 7-3-8 Selecting the Aspect Ratio.............136 UHF Wireless Microphone System)162 7-3-9 Setting the CCD Scan Mode..........138 9-5-4 Connecting Line Input Audio 7-3-10 Using UMID Data ......................139 Equipment......................................164 7-3-11 Making Network Settings............141 9-6 Tripod Mounting.............................. 165 7-4 Resetting USER Menu Settings to th
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Overview 1 Chapter PDW-530/530P recording format and internal optical filters 1-1 Features Recording DVCAM Video 25 Mbps format compatible DVCAM format 1) The PDW-510/510P/530/530P is a camcorder for ENG recording Audio 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2) 2 and EFP , in which a color video camera using / -inch 3 4 channels high-definition CCDs of a 16:9 aspect ratio and a Recording 85 minutes Professional Disc drive are combined integrally. The time camera’s CCDs have approximately 1,000,000 picture 2)
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Chapter 1 Overview � You can select an interlaced scan mode or progressive You can also assign any settings to the USER menu, to 2) scan mode (30 fps (frames per second) for the PDW- create customized menus. 510/530, 25 fps for the PDW-510P/530P). � With the optional CBK-FC01 Pull Down Board Saving and recalling settings in a “Memory 3) installed, a 24 fps progressive scan video can be Stick” recorded subjected to pull-down, providing imaging 1) Using an optional “Memory Stick” , you ca
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Chapter 1 Overview Proxy AV data High reliability under tough operating conditions � Proxy AV data is low-resolution data with a video bandwidth of 1.5 Mbps and an audio bandwidth of 64 With resistance to vibration and dust comparable to tape Kbps per channel. This unit records proxy AV data on based camcorders, this unit can be relied on just like a the Professional Disc whenever MPEG IMX or conventional unit. DVCAM format data is recorded on the main channel. � Proxy AV data is much s
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Chapter 1 Overview Remote control connectors Instant operation assignable switches By connecting an optional RM-B150/B750 or similar Two switches provided on the side panel and on the top of remote control unit, you can control the shooting functions the grip, respectively, can be assigned to any functions, by of this unit externally. a menu operation. Furthermore, the TURBO GAIN button can also be used as an assignable switch. Function extension interface � Installing the optional CBK-SD01
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Chapter 1 Overview 1-2 Example of System Configuration The diagram below shows a typical configuration of the For more information about the fittings, connections, or camcorder for ENG and EFP. use of additional equipment and accessories, see Chapter 9 as well as the operation manuals for the connected equipment. Viewfinder-related equipment AC power supply Name / Purpose Magnification Part No. Product Model name Fog-proof filter – 1-547-341-11 AC Adaptor AC-550/550CE Lens assembly –2.8 D
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Chapter 1 Overview 1-3 Precautions 1-4 MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio Use and Storage License Do not subject the unit to severe shocks The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual Patent warped. Portfolio License. For the personal and non-commercial After use use of a consumer for (i) encoding video in compliance Always turn off the power. with the MPEG-4 Visual Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decoding MPEG-4 Video that was en
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Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 Chapter 2-1 Power Supply 1 Battery attachment 2 DC IN connector 3 POWER switch 4 LIGHT switch a Battery attachment d LIGHT switch Attach a BP-GL65/GL95/L60S/L80S battery pack. This determines how a video light connected to the LIGHT Furthermore, by attaching an AC-DN10 AC Adaptor, you connector is turned on and off. can operate the camcorder from AC power. AUTO: When the switch on the video light is in the on position, putting the camcorder in re
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Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 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. 14 2-1 Power Supply
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Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 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 8 Tripod mount 9 Shoulder pad Lens cable clamp a Shoulder strap posts h Tripod mount Attach the supplied shoulder strap to these posts. When using the camcorder on a tripod, attach the tripod adaptor (option). For details, see 9-7 “Attaching the Shoulder Strap” on page 166. i Shoulder pad
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Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-3 Audio Functions 8 Built-in speaker 1 Microphone 2 MIC IN connector 4 EARPHONE jack (rear, stereo) 7 ALARM volume control 3 MIC LEVEL control 6 MONITOR volume control 5 MONITOR switch and CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch 4 EARPHONE jack (front, monaural) Audio functions (1) 1) E-E: Abbreviation of “Electric-to-Electric.” In E-E mode, video and audio a Microphone signals input to the camcorder are output after passing through internal This
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Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls CH-1/2 CH-3/4 MONITOR Audio output switch switch position position CH-1/2 CH-1 Audio channel 1 MIX Mix sound of channels 1 and 2 Minimum Maximum CH-2 Audio channel 2 CH-3/4 CH-3 Audio channel 3 ALARM volume control MIX Mix sound of channels 3 and 4 CH-4 Audio channel 4 h Built-in speaker The speaker can be used to monitor E-E sound during f MONITOR volume control recording, and playback sound during playback. The This control adjusts
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Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls j AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 (audio channel-1 n AUDIO OUT (audio output) connector (XLR type, and channel-2 adjustment method selection) 5-pin, male) switches This connector outputs the audio signals recorded on audio These switches select the audio level adjustment method channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4. for each of audio channels 1 and 2. The MONITOR CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switches allow you to AUTO: Select this setting for automatic
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Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions 7 Viewfinder 8 Diopter adjustment ring Eyecup 1 Tally indicator 2 BRIGHT control 3 CONTRAST control 4 PEAKING control 5 ZEBRA switch 6 TALLY switch 0 Viewfinder left-right positioning ring qa Camera operator tally indicator 9 Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever qs Viewfinder stopper qd LOCK knob Shooting and recording/playback functions (1) 1) a Tally indicator ON: The zebra pattern is di
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Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls g Viewfinder j Viewfinder left-right positioning ring The viewfinder lets you view the image in black and white Loosen this ring to move the viewfinder sideways. while shooting, recording or playing back. It also displays various warnings and messages related to the settings or k Camera operator tally indicator operating conditions of the camcorder, a zebra pattern, This indicator lights while the camcorder is recording. 1) 2) safety zon
