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PROFESSIONAL DISC CAMCORDER
PDW-F800
PDW-700
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 3)
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This label is located WARNING inside the outside panel of the unit. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to Denna etikett finns på rain or moisture. apparatens ovansida. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified Denne mærkat sidder personnel only. på apparatets øverste panel. Tämä kyltti sijaitsee laitteen yläpinnalla. Dette merket er plassert på oversiden av produktet. This Professional Disc Camcorder is
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For the customers in the U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital Trade Name: SONY device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Model: PDW-F800, PDW-700 These limits are designed to provide Responsible party: reasonable protection against harmful Sony Electronics Inc. interference in a residential installation. This Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, equipment generates, uses, and can radiate San Diego, CA 92127
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Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. For the customers in Taiwan only 4
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Table of Contents Foreword .................................................................................................... 11 Before use........................................................................................ 11 Marks for model-specific functions ................................................ 11 Chapter 1 : Overview Features ...................................................................................................... 12 Locations and Functions of Parts and Control
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Tripod Mounting ....................................................................................... 51 Connecting a Video Light ......................................................................... 52 Using the Shoulder Strap .......................................................................... 52 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position ....................................................... 53 Connecting the Remote Control Unit ...................................................... 54
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Playing back the recorded clip ........................................................ 84 Deleting the recorded clip ............................................................... 85 Using the Focus Assist function...................................................... 86 Advanced Operations for Shooting.......................................................... 87 Recording essence marks ................................................................ 87 Setting clip flags with switches........
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Using planning metadata............................................................... 136 Checking user-defined essence marks .......................................... 137 Formatting discs............................................................................ 138 Displaying disc and clip properties in a web browser................... 138 Transferring clips (Direct FTP function) .............................................. 141 Preparations for clip transfers .............................
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Selecting the lens file .................................................................... 213 Setting the UMID data .................................................................. 213 Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data Handling the “Memory Stick”................................................................ 216 Saving and Recalling User Files ............................................................. 217 Saving user menu data to the “Memory Stick”........................
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Testing the VDR ........................................................................... 243 Maintenance ............................................................................................. 245 Cleaning the viewfinder ................................................................ 245 Note about the battery terminal..................................................... 246 Operation Warnings................................................................................ 247 Appendix
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Chapter 1 Foreword Before use After purchasing this unit, before operating, it is necessary to set the region of use. (Unless this setting is made, the unit will not operate.) For details of these settings, see “Setting the Area of Use” on page 42. Note Before attaching/removing optional components or accessories to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off. Marks for model-specific functions In this manual, functions that are supported only by the PDW-F800 or o
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Chapter 1 Overview Chapter1 Overview allowing a stepwise transition from SD to HD systems. Features A multi-format conversion function enables up- and down-conversion between SD and HD, and cross-conversion between 1080 and 720. Squeeze, edge cropping, and letterbox are selectable as the aspect pattern in up- and down- conversion between SD and HD. 2 New / -inch full-HD “PowerHAD FX” 3 1) The PDW-700 requires installation of the optional CCDs CBKZ-FC01 23.98P Record and Playback Software
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Chapter 1 Overview 3) The PDW-HD1500 supports recording of up to eight Features for improved performance channels in MPEG HD422 format. under various shooting conditions Format compatibility with earlier models Picture Cache function The unit is capable of recording in the MPEG-2 The unit can utilize its internal memory to MP@HL 35/25 Mbps formats used by earlier continuously record the current video input, XDCAM HD devices. These formats offer longer allowing recording to commence a cer
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Chapter 1 Overview film camera. Unlike low-speed or high-speed 3.5-inch color LCD monitor playback of normally shot video, this provides a The 3.5-inch color LCD monitor displays easy- smooth slow-motion effect, or action speeded up to-read audio meters, menus, disc and battery beyond actual speed. capacity indications, and thumbnails of clips 1) This function is available when the recording format is MPEG HD422, 50 Mbps, and the resolution/system stored on disc. frequency is 1080/23.98P,
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Chapter 1 Overview c DC IN (DC power input) connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male) Locations and Functions To operate the camcorder from an AC power of Parts and Controls supply, connect an optional DC power cord to this terminal and then connect the cord to the DC output terminal of the BC-L70, BC-M150, or another battery charger. Power supply d DC OUT 12V (DC power output) connector (4-pin, female) Supplies power for a WRR-860A/861/862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner (not supplied) (maxim
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Chapter 1 Overview f VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin) Accessory attachments Connect an optional viewfinder. Consult a Sony representative for information about available viewfinders. 1 23 4567 g Lens mount securing rubber After locking the lens in position using the lens locking lever, fit this rubber over the lower of the two projections. This fixes the lens mount, preventing it from coming loose. h Viewfinder front-to-back positioning knob (LOCK knob) Loosen this knob to adjust the fro
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Chapter 1 Overview o Tripod mount Operating and connectors section When using the unit on a tripod, attach the tripod adaptor (optional). Front p Lens mount (special bayonet mount) Attach the lens. Consult a Sony representative for information about available lenses. q Lens locking lever After inserting the lens in the lens mount, rotate the lens mount ring with this lever to lock the lens in position. 3 After locking the lens, be sure to use the lens mount securing rubber to prevent the l
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Chapter 1 Overview d MENU knob FILTER selector CC filter Changes the page selection or a setting within the (outer knob) setting menu. a) A Cross filter For details about how to use the MENU knob, see B 3200K “Menu Operations” on page 193. C 4300K D 6300K e EARPHONE jack (monaural, minijack) a) A type of special effect filter. A cross of light appears 1) in the highlight section. You can monitor the E-E sound during recording and playback sound during playback. FILTER selector ND filter
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Chapter 1 Overview [700] Right side (near the front) b COLOR TEMP. (color temperature) button 1 234 5 Press to light the button and change the color temperature for shooting. You can use this as an ASSIGN (assignable) switch (see page 209). c ALARM (alarm tone volume adjustment) knob Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker or optional earphones. When the knob is turned to the minimum position, no sound can be heard. However, if the MIN ALARM VOL it
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Chapter 1 Overview a) By connecting stereo headphones to the EARPHONE � Shooting a subject indoors, against a background jack on the rear of the unit, you can hear the audio in through a window stereo. (On the AUDIO-1 page of the � Any high contrast scene MAINTENANCE menu, HEADPHONE OUT must be set to STEREO.) i WHITE BAL (white balance memory) switch f VDR SAVE/STBY (VDR save/standby) Controls adjustment of the white balance. switch PRST: Adjusts the color temperature to the preset Switch
