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Sony PDW-700 User Manual

Sony PDW-700
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PROFESSIONAL DISC CAMCORDER
PDW-700
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition
The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the PDW-700
Professional Disc Camcorder (English, Japanese, French, German,
Italian, Spanish and Chinese versions) in PDF format.
For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM manual” on page 12.
Sony Corporation
Printed on recycled paper.
PDW-700
(SYL)
3-297-517-02 (2)
Printed in Japan
2008.03.13
© 2008
PROFESSIONAL DISC CAMCORDER PDW-700

Table of Contents

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Sony PDW-700 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeProfessional Camcorder
Effective Pixels1920 x 1080
Video CompressionMPEG-2 Long GOP
Bitrate50 Mbps
Audio FormatPCM
Audio Channels4 Channels
Power RequirementsDC 12V
Recording MediaSxS
ViewfinderColor LCD
LCD Screen3.5-inch color LCD
Input/OutputHD-SDI, HDMI, Composite

Summary

Foreword

Before Use

Essential setup steps before operating the unit.

Using the CD-ROM Manual

Instructions on how to access the digital operation manual.

Chapter 1: Overview

Features

Details the key capabilities and characteristics of the PDW-700 camcorder.

Parts and Controls Overview

Identifies and explains the physical controls, connectors, and indicators of the camcorder.

Chapter 2: Preparations

Power and Viewfinder Setup

Covers attaching power sources and the viewfinder, including related adjustments.

Initial Configuration and Lens Mounting

Guides initial setup of area, time, and lens mounting procedures.

Audio Input and Accessory Connections

Details connecting microphones, tuners, lights, straps, and remote units.

Chapter 3: Adjustments and Settings for Shooting

Image Quality Adjustments

Covers settings for image quality like format, balance, shutter, and iris.

Audio and Time Settings

Details audio level adjustments and configuring timecode and user bits.

Chapter 4: Shooting

Disc Handling and Basic Shooting

Covers disc management and the fundamental steps for shooting and recording.

Advanced Shooting Techniques

Details advanced shooting features like essence marks, thumbnail settings, and clip management.

Chapter 5: Operations in GUI Screens

Navigating GUI Screens

Explains how to navigate and interact with the camcorder's graphical user interface screens.

Thumbnail and Clip Management

Covers managing clips via thumbnails, including selecting, searching, locking, and deleting.

Disc Menu Operations

Details operations available through the Disc Menu, like managing clip lists and formatting.

Chapter 6: Menu Displays and Detailed Settings

Understanding the Menu Structure

Explains the camcorder's menu hierarchy and lists available menu items.

Configuring Camera Settings via Menu

Details how to configure various camera parameters using the menu system.

Chapter 7: Saving and Loading User Setting Data

Memory Stick Handling and Formatting

Instructions for handling Memory Sticks, including saving and loading user files.

Scene File Management

Details saving, loading, and managing scene files for specific shooting configurations.

Chapter 8: File Operations

Remote Computer Connection Methods

Explains connecting to a remote computer via FAM and FTP for file operations.

File Operations via FAM (Windows/Mac)

Step-by-step guides for file operations on Windows and Macintosh using FAM.

FTP File Operations

Details connecting via FTP, logging in, and using FTP commands for file management.

Chapter 9: Maintenance

Camcorder and VDR Testing

Procedures for testing the camcorder and its Video Disc Recorder functions before shooting.

Viewfinder and Operation Warnings

Instructions for cleaning the viewfinder and understanding warning messages for troubleshooting.

Appendix

Important Notes on Operation

Crucial safety, usage, and environmental guidelines for operating the camcorder.

Specifications and Accessories

Lists technical specifications and optional components for the camcorder.

Software and Memory Stick Information

Details PDZ-1 software, trademarks, licenses, and Memory Stick compatibility.

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