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Sony PDW-680 User Manual

Sony PDW-680
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PROFESSIONAL DISC CAMCORDER
PDW-680
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition

Table of Contents

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Sony PDW-680 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sensor typeCMOS
Total megapixels- MP
Optical sensor size2/3 \
Optical zoom- x
Image stabilizerNo
Camcorder media type-
Internal storage capacity- GB
Built-in displayYes
Display diagonal3.5 \
Camcorder typeShoulder camcorder
Minimum illumination0.014 lx
Product colorBlack
Video formats supportedMPEG4
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Maximum image resolution- pixels
Headphone outputs2
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out0
Charging sourceDC
Battery capacity- mAh
Battery life (max)- h
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)-5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90 %
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)59 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.08 %
Camera shutter speed1/100 s
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth332 mm
Width124 mm
Height269 mm
Weight4300 g

Summary

Chapter 1 : Overview

Features

Details the camcorder's key features including CMOS sensors, cooling system, multi-format support, and interfaces.

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Identifies and describes the purpose of various external parts, buttons, connectors, and indicators on the camcorder.

Chapter 2 : Preparations

Preparing a Power Supply

Instructions on attaching battery packs and using AC adaptors for camcorder power.

Mounting the Lens

Procedure for mounting and securing a lens onto the camcorder, including connecting the lens cable.

Preparing the Audio Input System

Covers connecting microphones to MIC IN and AUDIO IN connectors, and attaching wireless tuners.

Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings for Shooting

Setting the Recording Format

Details supported video and audio recording formats, system frequencies, and mixed format recording.

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

Explains automatic and manual adjustments for black and white balance to ensure accurate color reproduction.

Adjusting the Audio Level

Guides on adjusting audio input levels for all channels, including manual and automatic methods.

Chapter 4 : Shooting

Basic Procedure for Shooting

Covers fundamental shooting steps from power-on to recording, including basic switch settings.

Advanced Operations for Shooting

Details advanced shooting functions like essence marks, clip flags, picture cache, and time-lapse video.

Chapter 5 : Operations in GUI Screens

Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)

Explains how to select material from discs, perform cut editing, and create/edit clip lists.

Chapter 8 : File Operations

FTP File Operations

Covers making FTP connections, logging in, and using standard and extended FTP commands.

Chapter 9 : Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder before Shooting

Provides a checklist for verifying camcorder functions, including power, indicators, disc drive, and viewfinder.

Operation Warnings

Explains various warning messages and indicators, including their meanings and recommended actions.

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