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3-270-589-12 (1)
Professional Disc
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
The supplied CD-ROM includes operating instructions of the PDW-F75
professional disc recorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish
and Chinese versions) in PDF format.
For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 14.
Printed on recycled paper.
PDW-F75
Sony Corporation
Printed in Japan
© 2007 Sony Corpora
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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. � Heed all warnings. � 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’s instructions. � Do not install near any heat sou
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If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord / Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel. When installing the installation space must be secured in consideration of the ventilation and service operation. • Do not block the ventilation slots at the left side and right side panels, and vents of fans. � Leave a space around the unit for ventilation. � Leave more than 10 cm of space in the rear of the unit to secure the operation area. When the unit is
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You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not AVERTISSEMENT expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Af
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Pour les clients européens geprüften Stecker mit Schutzkontakten entsprechend den Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la fois à la Sicherheitsvorschriften, die im betreffenden Land gelten. Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) et à la 2. Verwenden Sie ein Netzkabel (3-adriges Stromkabel)/ Directive sur les basses tensions émises par la Commission einen Geräteanschluss/einen Stecker mit den geeigneten de la Communauté Européenne. Anschlusswerten (Volt, Ampere). La
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Verbrauchte Batterien entsprechend den Anweisungen des Herstellers entsorgen. Für Kunden in Deutschland Entsorgungshinweis: Bitte werfen Sie nur entladene Batterien in die Sammelboxen beim Handel oder den Kommunen. Entladen sind Batterien in der Regel dann, wenn das Gerät abschaltet und signalisiert “Batterie leer” oder nach längerer Gebrauchsdauer der Batterien “nicht mehr einwandfrei funktioniert”. Um sicherzugehen, kleben Sie die Batteriepole z.B. mit einem Klebestreifen ab oder geben
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features..........................................................................................11 Features of This Unit........................................................................... 11 Features of the PDBK-101/102/103/104 Option Boards .................... 13 Using the CD-ROM Manual ...........................................................14 Preparations ......................................................................................
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Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Handling Discs...............................................................................43 Discs Used for Recording and Playback ............................................. 43 Notes on Handling............................................................................... 43 Write-Protecting Discs ........................................................................ 43 Loading and Unloading a Disc.......................................................
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Previewing the Edited Clip List .......................................................... 74 Saving the Current Clip List to Disc ............................................75 Managing Clip Lists.......................................................................76 Changing Displayed Items of Information on Sub Clips .................... 77 Loading a Clip List from a Disc Into the Current Clip List ................ 77 Deleting Clip Lists from a Disc..........................................
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Computer Connection Example (FTP Connection) .......................... 110 Using the PDBK-102 MPEG-TS Input/Output Board.................112 HDV Connection Example................................................................ 112 Using the PDBK-103 Analog HD Input Board ...........................113 Camcorder Connection Example....................................................... 113 Using the PDBK-104 SD Input Upconverter Board...................113 Disc Recorder Connection Example ......
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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-F75 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 DVCAM upconvert function Input Output The unit features an upconvert function, with the ability to Analog video PDBK-103 (option RGB/YPbPr/HD/VD upconvert to HD and output HDSDI signals when playing (component) board) D-sub 15-pin back DVCAM discs. 1) i.LINK (DV) output is also supported , allowing you to Analog audio Audio (2 channels) Audio (2 channels) use nonlinear editors in a standard i.LINK (DV) XLR connector ×2 XLR connector ×2, environment. phono jack ×2 1) Inp
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Chapter 1 Overview IT friendly PDBK-101 Network Board (Gigabit Ethernet) Computer access to files (file access mode) Installation of this board provides a gigabit Ethernet Video and audio clip data are recorded as files. The FAM connector, which can be used to transfer disc files over function enables quick random access by computers to the 1) LAN networks and to record MXF (Material eXchange video, audio, and metadata files stored on Professional Format) files from external devices t
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Chapter 1 Overview Using the CD-ROM Manual The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the Operating Instructions for this unit in English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese in PDF format. Preparations The following program must be installed on your computer in order to read the Operating Instructions contained on the CD-ROM. � Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher Memo If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from the following URL: http://www.adobe.com/
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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 SUB CLIP button: Press this button, turning it on, to Note perform playback of a clip list. A clip list selection Do not turn off the POWER switch on the rear panel or screen appears. To play back the clips in the order disconnect the power cord while the ACCESS indicator is they were recorded, press this button again, turning it lit. Doing so can result in a loss of data on the disc. off. The clip list selection screen disappears. c Remote control switch Note Differe
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Chapter 1 Overview For details about scene selection, see Chapter 4 “Scene Selection” (page 62). 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
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Chapter 1 Overview e Monitor video display section j Audio level meters This displays monitor video and the system menu. These display the audio recording levels (during You can press the DISPLAY button to switch the display recording) or audio playback levels (during playback) of of monitor video between three sizes. The largest size channels 1 to 4. If an audio level exceeds 0 dB, the red occupies the full display screen. indicator bar at the top lights. k Audio format Note During playba
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Chapter 1 Overview p Clip number m button: MARK2 button This displays the clip number of the clip being monitored. < button: IN button The clip number in the figure indicates that the first clip , button: OUT button out of 34 clips is selected. You can use these buttons for menu setting operations, thumbnail selection, setting or deleting In/Out points, and q System frequency so on. This displays the system frequency being used by this unit (60I, 50I, 30P, 25P, or 23.98P) (see page 27). 1
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Chapter 1 Overview The shuttle dial has a detent at the center position, for still 4 Shuttle/jog/variable-speed playback image playback. control block Note 4 Jog/shuttle transport indicators When OPERATIONAL FUNCTION >SEARCH ENABLE in the setup menu is set to “DIAL DIRECT” (see VAR 1 VAR button page 95), return the shuttle dial to the center position after JOG using it. 2 JOG button SHUTTLE 3 SHUTTLE 5 Recording/playback control block button 5 Jog dial 1 PREV/TOP button 6 Shuttle dial 2
