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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

PROFESSIONAL DISC CAMCORDER PDW-700

Default Chapter6
- Table of Contents6
Foreword12
- Before Use12
- Using the CD-ROM Manual12
Chapter 1 : Overview13
Features13
Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls14
- Power Supply14
- Light Switch14
- Power Switch14
- Accessory Attachments15
- Shoulder Strap Fitting15
- Shoulder Pad15
- Operating and Connectors Section16
- Lens Cable Clamp16
- Lens Locking Lever16
- Lens Mount Cap16
- Gain Selector18
- Menu On/Off Switch19
- Monochrome Lcd20
- Lcd Monitor20
- Warning Indicator20
  - Access Indicator20
  - Built-In Speaker20
- Prev Button21
- Next Button21
- Display Switch22
- Video Format23
- Warning Indicator Area23
- Status Display23
- Remaining Disc Capacity Indicator24
- Remaining Battery Capacity Indicator24
- Menu Button25
- Thumbnail Indicator25
- Sub Clip Indicator25
- Lid of the Disc Compartment26
- Usb Connector27
- Line /Aes/Ebu / MIC Selectors28
- HDVF-20A Viewfinder (Optional)29
- Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen30
- Viewfinder Cable30
- Microphone Holder30
- Vtr Save Indicator30
- Color Temperature31
- Wireless Microphone Reception Level31
- Controlling External Device31
- Zoom Position31
- Clip Number/Number of Clips31
- White Balance Memory32
- Gain Value32
- Shutter Speed32
- Remaining Clips Display32
Chapter 2 : Preparations33
Preparing a Power Supply33
- Using a Battery Pack33
- Using AC Power34
Attaching the Viewfinder34
- Attaching the HDVF-20A/C35W34
- Adjusting the Viewfinder Position35
- Moving the Viewfinder Shoe up35
- Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket36
- Detaching the Eyepiece37
- Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen37
Setting the Area of Use38
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock39
Mounting the Lens40
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length41
Preparing the Audio Input System42
- Connecting a Microphone to the MIC in Connector42
- Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO in Connectors43
- Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System)44
- Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment46
Tripod Mounting47
Connecting a Video Light48
Using the Shoulder Strap48
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position49
Connecting the Remote Control Unit50
Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings for Shooting52
Recording Format52
Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance52
- Adjusting the Black Balance53
- Adjusting the White Balance54
Setting the Electronic Shutter56
- Shutter Modes56
- Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed57
Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment59
Adjusting the Audio Level61
- Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from the AUDIO in CH1/CH2 Connectors61
- Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the MIC in Connector62
- Selecting Recorded Audio62
- Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 462
- Adjusting Audio Recording Levels63
Setting the Time Data64
- Setting the Timecode64
- Setting the User Bits64
- Synchronizing the Timecode65
Chapter 4 : Shooting68
Handling Discs68
- Discs Used for Recording and Playback68
- Notes on Handling68
- Write-Protecting Discs68
- Loading and Unloading a Disc69
- Formatting a Disc70
- Handling of Discs When Recording Does Not End Normally (Salvage Function)70
Basic Procedure for Shooting72
- Playing Back the Recorded Clip74
- Live & Play Function74
- Deleting the Recorded Clip75
Advanced Operations for Shooting76
- Recording Essence Marks76
- Setting the Thumbnail Image at Recording Time76
- Starting a Shoot with a few Seconds of Pre-Stored Picture Data (Picture Cache Function)76
- Retaking the most Recent Clip78
- Assigning User-Defined Clip Titles Automatically78
- Assigning User-Defined Names to Clips and Clip Lists81
Chapter 5 : Operations in GUI Screens84
Overview84
- Switching between GUI Screens84
- Information and Controls in Thumbnail Screens85
  - Clip Name86
  - Index Picture86
- Clip List87
- Displaying Menus89
- GUI Screen Operations91
Thumbnail Operations92
- Selecting Thumbnails92
- Searching with Thumbnails92
- Playing the Scene You Have Found94
- Selecting the Information Displayed on Thumbnails94
- Changing Clip Index Pictures95
- Checking Clip Properties96
- Locking (Write-Protecting) Clips96
- Thumbnail Screen96
- Deleting Clips97
Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)98
- What Is Scene Selection98
- Creating and Editing Clip Lists99
- Managing Clip Lists104
Disc Operations105
- Checking Disc Properties105
- Formatting Discs105
Shortcut List107
Chapter 6 : Menu Displays and Detailed Settings108
Menu Organization108
- TOP Menu and Top-Level Menus109
- User Menu109
- User Menu Customize Menu109
- All Menu109
Menu List111
- OPERATION Menu111
- PAINT Menu117
- MAINTENANCE Menu123
- FILE Menu134
- DIAGNOSIS Menu138
Menu Operations140
- Displaying Menus140
- Basic Menu Operations140
- Using the USER Menu (Example Menu Operation)143
- Editing the USER Menu144
- Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings147
Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor148
- Selecting the Display Items148
- Change Confirmation/Adjustment Progress Messages149
- Setting the Marker Display149
- Setting the Viewfinder150
- Recording Shot Data Superimposed on the Color Bars151
- Setting the Shot ID152
- Displaying the Status Confirmation Screens153
Adjustments and Settings from Menus154
- Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Selector Positions154
- Selecting the Output Signals155
- Assigning Functions to ASSIGN Switches155
- Setting Power Saving Functions157
- Setting the Color Temperature Manually158
- Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting158
- Selecting the Lens File159
- Setting the UMID Data159
Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data161
- Handling the "Memory Stick161
Saving and Recalling User Files162
- Saving User Menu Data to the "Memory Stick162
- Loading Saved Data from a "Memory Stick164
  - Returning the User File Settings to the Standard Settings165
Saving and Loading Scene Files165
- Saving a Scene File165
- Loading Scene Files167
- Returning the Scene File Settings to the Standard Settings168
- Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a "Memory Stick168
Chapter 8 : File Operations170
Overview170
- Directory Structure170
- File Operation Restrictions170
File Operations in File Access Mode (for Windows)174
- Making FAM Connections174
- Operating on Files175
- Exiting File Operations175
File Operations in File Access Mode (for Macintosh)176
- Making FAM Connections176
- Operating on Files177
- Exiting File Operations177
FTP File Operations178
- Making FTP Connections178
- Command List179
Recording Continuous Timecode with FAM and FTP Connections183
Chapter 9 : Maintenance184
Testing the Camcorder before Shooting184
- Preparations for Testing184
- Testing the Camera184
- Testing the VDR186
- Play/Pause Button186
Maintenance188
- Cleaning the Viewfinder188
- Note about the Battery Terminal189
Operation Warnings190
- Warning Messages191
- Operation/Alarm Messages193
Appendix196
Important Notes on Operation196
Specifications198
- General198
- Video Camera Section198
- Optical Disc Drive Section199
- Supplied Accessories200
- Recommended Additional Equipment200
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories202
Trademarks and Licenses203
- MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License203
- MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License203
- About IJG (Independent JPEG Group)204
- Character Display Software "Itype204
- About a "Memory Stick204
Using PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software203
Index207

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Brand	Sony
Model	PDW-700
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Language	English