Sony PDW-F350L - User Manual

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Professional Disc

Camcorder

Operating Instructions

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PDW-F330L

PDW-F330K

PDW-F350L

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Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
Foreword7
- Before Use7
- Model Distinction Marks Used in this Manual7
Chapter 1 Overview8
Product Configurations8
Features9
- Principal Differences between the PDW-F330 and PDW-F3509
- Camera Features9
- Features of the Optical Disc Drive (VDR)10
- Input/Output Features11
- Other Features12
Location and Function of Parts13
- Front13
- Shutter Switch14
- Right Side15
- Lcd Monitor16
- Status Display on the LCD Monitor17
- Left Side and Upper Section22
- Rear24
- Connector Panel25
- VCL-719BXS Auto Focus Lens (Supplied with the PDW-F330K)27
- Iris Switch28
- Viewfinder29
- Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen31
- RM-F300 Infrared Remote Commander32
Chapter 2 Preparations35
Attaching and Replacing the Lithium Battery35
Preparing a Power Supply36
- Using a Battery Pack36
- Using an AC Adaptor36
Setting the Area of Use and the Frame Frequency37
- Using the Unit for the First Time37
- Setting the Frame Frequency37
Setting the Date and Time of the Internal Clock39
Preparing the Lens40
- Mounting the Lens40
- Adjusting the Flange Focal Length40
Adjusting the Viewfinder42
- Detaching the Viewfinder42
- Adjusting the Viewfinder Position42
- Adjusting the Eyepiece Focus and the Screen (Brightness, Contrast, and Outline Emphasis)43
- Attaching a 5-Inch Electronic Viewfinder43
Using the Shoulder Strap44
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position44
Mounting on a Tripod45
Using a Video Light45
Preparing the Audio Input System46
- Using the Supplied Microphone46
- Using an External Microphone46
- Attaching a UHF Synthesized Tuner47
- Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment49
Connecting the Remote Control Unit49
Connecting51
- Connecting an External Video Monitor51
- Using an I.link Connection51
- Using the Camcorder as a Feeder52
- Connecting Using the HDSDI Connector53
- Connections for Using the PDZ-153
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback54
Handling Discs54
- Discs Used for Recording and Playback54
- Notes on Handling54
- Write-Protecting Discs54
- Loading and Unloading a Disc55
- Formatting a Disc55
- Handling of Discs When Recording Does Not End Normally (Salvage Function)56
Basic Procedure for Shooting57
Recording - Basic Operations58
- Selecting the Recording Format58
- Adjusting the Black Balance/White Balance59
- Setting the Electronic Shutter62
- Shutter Speed63
- Adjusting the Iris64
- Adjusting the Audio Level65
- Setting the Time Data66
- Setting for Special Shooting Cases69
- Deleting Clips69
- Recording Shot Marks70
- Setting the Thumbnail Image at Recording Time70
Recording - Advanced Operations71
- Time-Lapse Video Recording ("Interval Recording" Function)71
Playback80
- Normal Playback80
- Checking the Last Two Seconds of the Recording (a Recording Review Operation)81
- Checking the Recording on a Color Video Monitor81
Thumbnail Search82
- Searching Using Thumbnails82
- To Switch the Information Displayed in the Thumbnail Screen83
- Changing the Thumbnail Image (Index Frame) of a Clip83
- Cuing up a Frame by Searching for an Essence Mark84
- Searching Using the Chapter Function85
- Searching Using the Expand Function85
- Clip List Playback86
- Locking (Write-Protecting) Clips87
- Deleting Clips88
Chapter 4 Scene Selection90
Overview90
- Clip List92
Creating Clip Lists93
- Including Sub Clips in the Current Clip List93
- Adding Sub Clips Using the Expand Function95
- Adding Sub Clips Using the Chapter Function96
Editing Clip Lists97
- Reordering Sub Clips97
- Adjusting Sub Clip In/Out Points (Trimming)97
- Deleting Sub Clips98
- Saving the Current Clip List to Disc98
- Setting the Start Timecode for the Current Clip List99
- To Switch the Information Displayed on Thumbnails99
Managing Clip Lists100
- Loading a Clip List from the Disc as the Current Clip List101
- Deleting a Clip List from the Disc101
- Sorting the List of Clip Lists101
Using the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software102
Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings103
Menu Organization and Operation103
- TOP Menu110
- Menu List111
- Displaying Menus131
- Basic Menu Operations131
- Using the USER Menu (Example Menu Operation)132
- Editing the USER Menu133
- Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings135
Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor136
- Selecting the Display Items136
- Change Confirmation/Adjustment Progress Messages137
- Setting the Marker Display137
- Setting the Viewfinder Screen Display138
- Recording Shot Data Superimposed on the Color Bars138
- Setting the Shot ID139
- Showing the Status Display140
Adjustments and Settings from Menus140
- Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Switch Positions140
- Selecting the Output Signals140
- Setting the Color Temperature Manually141
- Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting141
- Selecting Gamma Tables142
- Assigning Functions to ASSIGN Switches142
- Selecting the Lens File143
- Selecting the Aspect Ratio143
- About the CCD Scan Mode144
Chapter 6 Saving and Loading the User Setting Data146
Saving and Loading User Files146
- Handling the "Memory Stick146
  - Saving USER Menu Data (User File) to the "Memory Stick147
  - Loading Saved Data from a "Memory Stick149
Saving and Loading Scene Files150
- Saving a Scene File150
- Loading Scene Files152
- Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the Standard Settings153
Chapter 7 File Operation155
Overview155
- Directory Structure155
- File Operation Restrictions156
File Access Mode File Operations158
- Exiting File Operations159
- Operating on Files159
Appendix160
Important Notes on Operation160
- Phenomena Specific to CCD Image Sensors161
- Condensation161
Maintenance162
- Testing the Camcorder before Shooting162
- Testing the Vdr163
- Maintenance164
Operation Warnings165
Troubleshooting169
Using UMID Data171
MPEG-4 License173
About I.link173
- About a "Memory Stick174
Specifications176
- Stereo Microphone177
- Optical Disc Drive Section177
- Related Products178
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories180
Glossary181
Index184

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Sony PDW-F350L Specifications

General

Type	Professional camcorder
ND Filter	1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Lens Mount	Bayonet type
Focus	Manual/Auto
Iris	Manual/Auto
Gain	0, 3, 6, 12, 18 dB
LCD Screen	2.0" Color LCD
Input/Output	HDMI, SDI, USB, XLR audio inputs
Media	Professional Disc
Audio Recording	4 channels, 24-bit/48kHz