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PROFESSIONAL DISC CAMCORDER

PDW-510/510P

PDW-530/530P

OPERATION MANUAL [English]

1st Edition (Revised 8)

Main Page

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
Chapter 1 Overview7
Features7
- Principal Differences between the PDW-510/510P and PDW-530/530P7
- Camera Features7
- Features of the Optical Disc Drive (VDR)8
- Picture Cache Recording8
- Inputs and Outputs9
- Other Functions10
Example of System Configuration11
Precautions12
MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License12
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions13
Of Parts and Controls13
Power Supply13
- Light Switch13
Accessory Attachments15
Audio Functions16
- Monitor Volume Control17
Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions19
- Gain Selector21
Output Video Operating Section26
Menu Operating Section27
- Menu Knob27
Time Code System29
Warnings and Indications31
Warnings and Indications on the Lcds32
- Monochrome LCD32
- Color LCD33
Indicators in the Viewfinder34
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback36
Handling Discs36
- Discs Used for Recording and Playback36
- Notes on Handling36
- Write-Protecting Discs36
- Loading and Unloading a Disc37
- Formatting a Disc38
- Handling of Discs When Recording38
  - Function)38
  - Full Salvage39
Recording40
- Basic Procedures40
- Deleting Clips42
- Recording Essence Marks42
- Starting a Shoot with a few Seconds of Pre-Stored Picture Data (Picture Cache Function)44
- Pre-Stored Picture Data (Picture Cache Function)44
- Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec Function)46
- Retaking the most Recent Clip51
- Auto Clip List Recoding for Automatic Inclusion of Recorded Clips in Clip Lists52
- Assigning User-Defined Clip Titles Automatically52
- Recording in Live Logging Mode57
- Recording Proxy Data to Memory58
Checking Recording and Playback61
- Normal Playback61
- Checking the Last Two Seconds of the Recording - Recording Review62
- Thumbnail Search62
- Clip List Playback64
- Locking and Deleting Clips65
- Deleting Clips66
Recording Video Signals from External Equipment67
- Recording a DV Stream from External Equipment67
- Recording Analog Composite Signals68
  - (With the CBK-SC01 Installed)68
Freezing a Picture During Playback69
Chapter 4 Scene Selection70
Overview70
Creating Clip Lists73
- Selecting Clips73
- Reordering Sub Clips74
- Trimming a Sub Clip75
- Deleting a Sub Clip76
- Previewing the Current Clip List77
- Saving the Current Clip List to Disc7777
Managing Clip Lists (CLIP Menu)78
- Loading a Clip List from Disc into Unit Memory78
- Deleting Clip Lists from a Disc79
- Clearing the Current Clip List from the Unit Memory79
- Setting the Start Time Code of the Current Clip List79
- Sorting Clip Lists80
Using the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software81
- System Requirements81
Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings82
Setting the Recording Format (PDW-530/530P Only)82
- Settings for Recording82
- Setting the Audio Recording Format8383
Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance84
- Adjusting the Black Balance84
- Adjusting the White Balance85
  - If the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Cannot be Made86
  - White Balance Memory87
Setting the Electronic Shutter88
- Shutter Modes88
- Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed88
Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment91
Adjusting the Audio Level93
- Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from the AUDIO in CH1/CH2 Connectors93
- Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the Front Microphone94
- Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 495
Setting the Time Data96
- Setting the Time Code96
- Saving the Actual Time in the Time Code96
- Setting the User Bits96
- Synchronizing the Time Code97
Setting the Thumbnail Image99
Chapter 6 File Operations100
Overview100
- Directory Structure100
- File Operation Restrictions101
File Access Mode File Operations103
- Making FAM Connections104
- Operating on Files104
- Exiting File Operations105
- Reconnecting105
FTP File Operations106
- Making FTP Connections106
- Command List107
Recording Continuous Time Code with FAM and FTP Connections113
Chapter 7 Menu Displays and114
Detailed Settings114
Menu Organization and Operation114
- Menu Organization114
- Displaying Menus115
- Basic Menu Operations115
- Editing the USER Menu117
- Adding/Deleting/Replacing Pages119
Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen121
- Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen121
- Selecting the Display Items123
- Display Modes and Setting Change124
  - Messages124
  - Confirmation/Adjustment Progress Messages124
- Setting the Marker Display124
- Setting the Viewfinder125
- Recording Shot Data Superimposed on126
  - The Color Bars126
- Setting the Shot ID127
- Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows128
- Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal in the Viewfinder129
Adjustments and Settings from Menus130
- Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Selector Positions130
- Selecting the Output Signals131
- Setting the Color Temperature Manually132
  - Balance Setting133
  - Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting133
- Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2/3/4 Switches133
  - Clock135
  - Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock135
- Selecting the Lens File136
- Selecting the Aspect Ratio136
- Setting the CCD Scan Mode138
- Using UMID Data139
- Umid Menu Setup140
- Making Network Settings141
Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings143
Chapter 8 Saving and Loading User144
Setting Data144
Saving and Loading User Files to and from a "Memory Stick144
- Handling the "Memory Stick144
- Saving User Menu Data to the "Memory Stick145
- Loading Saved Data from a "Memory Stick147
Saving and Loading Scene Files148
- Saving a Scene File148
- Loading Scene Files151
- Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder152
  - Reference File152
  - To the Standard Settings Saved in the Reference File152
Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page153
- When Inserting a "Memory Stick153
Chapter 9 Setting up the Camcorder154
Power Supply154
- Using a Battery Pack154
- Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to an Exhausted Battery155
- Using an AC Adaptor155
- Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System155
Adjusting the Viewfinder156
- Adjusting the Viewfinder Position156
- Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen156
- Detaching the Viewfinder157
- Moving the Viewfinder Shoe up157
- Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket157
- Detaching the Eyepiece158
Mounting the Lens159
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length160
Audio Input System160
- Using the Supplied Microphone160
- Using an External Microphone161
- Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner162
- Connecting Line Input Audio164
  - Equipment164
Tripod Mounting165
Attaching the Shoulder Strap166
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position166
Connecting the Remote Control Unit167
Chapter 10 Maintenance169
Testing the Camcorder before Shooting169
- Preparations for Testing169
- Testing the Camera169
- Testing the VDR170
- Testing External Microphones171
Maintenance173
- Cleaning the Viewfinder173
- Note about the Battery Terminal173
Operation Warnings174
- Operation/Error Messages175
- Phenomena Specific to CCD Image Sensors176
Appendixes177
Specifications177
- General177
- Video Camera Section177
- Optical Disc Drive Section178
- Recommended Additional Equipment179
Menu List180
- OPERATION Menu List180
- PAINT Menu List188
- MAINTENANCE Menu List193
- FILE Menu List202
- DIAGNOSIS Menu List204
- About a "Memory Stick206
Glossary208
Index211

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Sony PDW-510P Specifications

General

Type	Professional Camcorder
Video Resolution	1920 x 1080
Video Compression	MPEG-2 Long GOP
Storage Media	Professional Disc
Audio Channels	4 channels
Viewfinder	Optional
LCD Screen	3.5-inch color LCD

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