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Sony PDW-D1 Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL [English]
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  • Page 1 Professional Disc Drive Unit PDW-D1 OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 2)
  • Page 2 English moisture, does not operate normally, or Important Safety Instructions has been dropped. • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. WARNING • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. To prevent fire or shock • Do not use this apparatus near water. hazard, do not expose the •...
  • Page 3 If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD. Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin The PDW-D1 is classified as a CLASS 1 (NEMA 5-15P Configuration) LASER PRODUCT. Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG...
  • Page 4 Laser diode properties Dette merket er plassert på oversiden av driverenheten. Wavelength: 403 to 410 nm Emission duration: Continuous CAUTION Laser output power: 65 mW (max. of The use of optical instruments with this pulse peak), 35 mW (max. of CW) product will increase eye hazard.
  • Page 5 Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800- 222-7669 or http://www.sony.com Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY...
  • Page 6 For the customers in Europe For the Customers in Taiwan This product with the CE marking complies only with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/ EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards: •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Before Using the Unit ..............9 Setting the Line Mode ..............9 Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features ...................10 1-2 Example of Use ................12 1-3 System Requirements .............13 1-4 MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License ......14 Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts 2-1 Front Panel ................15 2-2 Rear Panel ................17 Chapter 3 Preparations...
  • Page 8 ly (Salvage Function) ..............27 3-5-8 Condensation ..............27 3-6 Preparations for Recording and Playback ......28 3-6-1 Preparations for Recording ...........28 3-6-2 Preparations for Playback ..........28 Chapter 4 Handling Files 4-1 Overview ..................30 4-1-1 Directory Structure ............30 4-1-2 File Operation Restrictions ..........31 4-1-3 Assigning User-Defined Clip Titles ......34 4-1-4 Assigning User-Defined Clip and Clip List Names ..35 4-2 Preparations for File Access ..........36...

  • Page 9: Before Using The Unit

    Click the Set button. Before Using the “Turn off/on POWER!” appears. Unit On a Macintosh computer, click the “Change Connection” button to switch to “AVc/Log out.” Exit the utility software (see page 39). Setting the Line Mode Power the unit off, and then power it This unit is shipped with the line mode still on again.

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Overview

    DVCAM output from MPEG to the PDW-D1 via an i.LINK (file access IMX recorded disc mode, called FAM below) connection-in the same way that a computer reads data By playing back a disc recorded in MPEG files on an external drive.
  • Page 11 (editing, archiving, etc.). 1) XDCAM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Compact size, lightweight and batterypowered operation The PDW-D1 is designed small and light enough to carry out to the field and it is operable with battery to work in the field.

  • Page 12: Example Of Use

    PDW-510/510P/530/530P camcorder is edited with a computer connected to this unit. In general, illustrations in this manual show the unit in the vertical orientation. PDW-510/510P/530/530P Professional Disc -AC IN AC power supply DC IN PDW-D1 BKP-L551 BP-GL65 BP-GL95 Battery adaptor Recording Playback Writing Reading...

  • Page 13: System Requirements

    c) For the Work folder for storing material when using the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software 1-3 System Macintosh Requirements Item Requirement Processor PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5, or Intel Core Duo Operating the supplied utility software and processor 867 MHz or PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software higher (Windows only) requires a computer...

  • Page 14: Mpeg-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License

    1-4 MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License. For the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer for (i) encoding video in compliance with the MPEG-4 Visual Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decoding MPEG-4 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and Functions of Parts Chapter During an AV/C (Audio/Video Control) 2-1 Front Panel connection, it is off. b ERROR/ALARM indicator If an error occurs in the unit, this indicator lights or flashes as shown in the following table. Indicator Meaning One of the following continuously...

  • Page 16: Eject Button

    When the switch is 23). moved to the 1 position, the indicator goes off. When operating the PDW-D1 from an AC power supply, normally leave the AC power switch in the ~ position, and switch the PDW-D1 between the operating and standby states using the ~/1 (on/standby) switch.

  • Page 17: Rear Panel

    -AC IN connector are not output, disconnect the i.LINK cable and connect it again, pushing it straight in. • When connecting the PDW-D1 to a computer with a 6-pin i.LINK connector, connect to the 6-pin i.LINK connector of the computer first.

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 Preparations

    (see Chapter 5, “Using the Utility Software” (page 38)). To install the utility software, insert the 3-1-1 Windows supplied CD-ROM (PDW-D1 PC Utility) Installation in the computer’s CD-ROM drive, and copy all of the following files from the FAM driver...

  • Page 19: Macintosh Installation

    Utility software and FAM driver To install the utility software, insert the supplied CD-ROM (PDW-D1 PC Utility) in the computer’s CD-ROM drive, and then run the PC Utility program, which is located in the PC_Utility folder of the Mac folder on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 20: Connections And Settings

    3-2 Connections and Settings 3-2-1 Connecting to a Nonlinear Editing System (AV/C Connection) By connecting this unit to a nonlinear editing system with an AV/C (Audio/Video Control) connection, you can transfer video and audio signals (AV/C data). Notes • The S400 (i.LINK) connector of this unit outputs video/audio signals in DVCAM format.

  • Page 21: Connecting To A Computer (Fam Connection)

    1: i.LINK cable (not supplied) DC IN To i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector S400 -AC IN S400 (i.LINK) PDW-D1 Laptop computer (with editing software supporting DVCAM In the PC operation settings dialog box of the format installed) utility software, in the FAM operation section, set “Login”...
  • Page 22 DC IN To i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector S400 -AC IN S400 (i.LINK) PDW-D1 Laptop computer In the PC operation settings dialog box of the utility software, in the FAM operation section, a) On a Macintosh computer, to FireWire port set “Login” to “Permit” (see page 41).

  • Page 23: Power Preparations

    3-3 Power Preparations This unit can be powered by a battery pack or AC power. 3-3-1 Using AC Power Take out the hexagonal wrench from Connect a power cord (not supplied, see the back of the battery adaptor. page 53) to the AC power inlet connector (page 17) on the rear panel of the unit.

  • Page 24: Setting The Date And Time

    Replace the hexagonal wrench on the 3-4 Setting the battery adaptor. Date and Time Align the slots on the back of the battery pack with the projections on the battery adaptor, and pull the battery pack downward. When using this unit for the first time, use the utility software to set the date and time.

  • Page 25: Handling Discs

    Storage 3-5 Handling • Do not store discs where they may be subjected to direct sunlight, or in other Discs places where the temperature or humidity is high. • Do not leave cartridges where dust may be able to gain ingress. •...

  • Page 26: Loading And Unloading A Disc

    3-5-4 Loading and 3-5-6 To Eject Discs With Unloading a Disc the Unit Powered Off When the ~/1 (on/standby) indicator is lit When battery power is low and at other green, you can load and unload a disc as times, it may not be possible to eject discs shown in the following figure.

  • Page 27: Handling Of Discs When Recording Does Not End Normal

    resume when the unit is powered on - Full salvage: From 4 to 6 seconds of again. data before the interruption of recording. Replace the rubber cap, and close the cover. Quick salvage When the unit is powered on again after a 3-5-7 Handling of Discs recording interruption due to power off, with the disc still loaded in the unit, clips...

  • Page 28: Preparations For Recording And Playback

    • CH1/CH2 (TR-1/TR-2, TR-3/TR-4, 3-6 Preparations TR-5/TR-6, TR-7/TR-8) • CH3/CH4 (TR-1/TR-2, TR-3/TR-4, for Recording and TR-5/TR-6, TR-7/TR-8) DV OUT AUDIO MODE: Select the Playback audio mode for audio output. (4ch (32 kHz/12 bit)/ 2ch (48 kHz/16 bit)) 525/625 SYSTEM SELECT: Select the line mode.

  • Page 29: Inserting A Disc

    Settings In the PC operation settings dialog box of the utility software (see page 41), set the following items. Login: “Inhibit” (Disables FAM connection.) In the setup menu of the utility software (see page 43), set the following items as required.

  • Page 30: Chapter 4 Handling Files

    Handling Files Chapter 4-1 Overview root INDEX.XML ALIAS.XML When a computer is connected to this unit DISCMETA.XML in file access mode (FAM connection), you can handle video and audio data as files. MEDIAPRO.XML The recording conditions during an AV/C Clip connection are fixed at DVCAM format, four audio channels (16-bit), but with an C0001.MXF...

  • Page 31: File Operation Restrictions

    4-1-2 File Operation Restrictions This section explains which operations are possible on files stored in each directory. Root directory File name Content Operations Read Overwrite Rename Create Delete INDEX.XML Contains data for management of the audio/video material on the disc. Contains conversion ALIAS.XML tables for assigning...
  • Page 32 Clip directory File name Content Operations Read Overwrite Rename Create Delete Clip file created by C*.MXF recording (MXF file) *: 0001 to 4999 Metadata file C*M01.XML generated automatically when C*.MXF file is created. *: 0001 to 4999 Other files Files other than the —...
  • Page 33 Edit directory File name Content Operations Read Overwrite Rename Create Delete Clip list file E*E01.SMI *: 0001 to 0099 Metadata file E*M01.XML generated automatically when E*E01.MXF file is created. *: 0001 to 0099 Other files Files other than the — —...

  • Page 34: Assigning User-Defined Clip Titles

    d) When a C*.MXF file is deleted, the Note C*S01.XML file with the same name in the “C*” part is also deleted automatically. Directories cannot be created in the Sub directory. General directory File name Content Operations Read Overwrite Rename Create Delete Any file a) UTF-8 file names can be up to 63 bytes in...

  • Page 35: Assigning User-Defined Clip And Clip List Names

    - Symbols: ", *, /, :, <, >, ?, \, | • Depending on the character type, the length of user-defined names (the “C*” or “E*E01” part) may be limited to 14 C0020.MXF C0002.MXF characters. (The limit for ASCII C0001.MXF characters is 56 characters.) TITLE00020 •...

  • Page 36: Preparations For File Access

    File writing formats 4-2 Preparations It is not necessary to set the video recording format (IMX50/IMX40/IMX30/DVCAM) for File Access and the audio recording format (16bit × 8ch/24bit × 4ch) before writing files. The file formats which can be written to the disc depend on whether clips are already See 3-2-2 “Connecting to a Computer (FAM recorded on the disc.

  • Page 37: File Access Operations (Windows)

    the computer. On the computer side, PDZ-1 4-3 File Access enables you to browse the proxy AV data, add or modify metadata (titles, comments, Operations essence marks, etc.), or create a clip list. The modified metadata and the created clip (Windows) list can then be written back to the disc loaded in this unit.

  • Page 38: Chapter 5 Using The Utility Software

    This displays the home window of the utility software. 1) Proxy Browsing Software (Windows only) XDCAM Transfer PDZK-P1 (Macintosh When two or more PDW-D1 units are only) connected by FAM (File Access Mode) A message like the one shown below appears.

  • Page 39: Exiting

    The software quits without starting if you corner of the window. click the Cancel button. 1) You can connect two PDW-D1 units for purposes such as copying material between the units. For more information, refer to the online help of the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software.

  • Page 40: Names And Functions Of Parts

    5-2 Names and Functions of Parts The figure below shows the menu screen of the Windows version. Some screen items differ for sets with firmware version 1.08 and earlier. Refer to the online help of the utility software for the screen for firmware version 1.08 and earlier. a Menu bar (Windows only) PC Utility manual: Shows the manual This shows the menus of the utility...
  • Page 41 the + sign changes to a – sign. (Click the – sign to close the submenu display.) 1) This is supported from firmware version 1.4 and utility software version 1.10. Click a menu item to display the operating 2) This is supported from firmware version 1.5 screen for the menu item in the operating and utility software version 1.50.

  • Page 42: Details Of Functions

    This displays the following information operation is completed. about this unit. Product information Item name Display contents Model PDW-D1 Serial Serial number set when number unit is shipped System information Item name Display contents...

  • Page 43: Setup Menu

    Use the version information as a guide in scheduling PIER ”PIER” version of FPGA periodic maintenance. CAVE ”CAVE” version of For periodic maintenance, consult your Sony dealer. FPGA Drive Optical disc drive system control software Item name Display contents version...
  • Page 44 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION TIME CODE Item name Settings Item name Settings PREROLL 0 SEC to 5 SEC to 30 TC MODE Select the time code TIME SEC: Set the recording mode. preroll time to INT-REGEN: Record between 0 and 30 the output of the seconds in steps of internal time code 1 second.
  • Page 45 TIME CODE a) This is supported from firmware version 1.4 and utility software version 1.10. Item name Settings AUDIO CONTROL VITC Specify whether or not Item name Settings to record the VITC generated by the DV AUDIO Select the audio internal time code OUTPUT signals to assign to...
  • Page 46 • Windows XP: The Safely Remove (*).) Hardware dialog appears. To return a setting to its factory default Select “Sony XDCAM PDW-D1 IEEE value: In the setting value selection 1394 SBP2 Device” and click Stop. screen, click the Reset button.
  • Page 47 • Windows XP: “Sony XDCAM Item name Settings PDW-D1 IEEE 1394 SBP2 Device” Organization A code registered with is deleted from the Hardware code the SMPTE registration devices list. office (up to four bytes alphanumeric strings) Power the unit off, and then power it...
  • Page 48 If an entry is less than four bytes, the “PREFIX” settings are saved in menu remainder is filled with space banks, but “NUMERIC” settings are not characters (20h). saved (see page 50). To enter the country code by selecting Clip title setting operations from a list: On the right of the edit To enter a prefix: Use the keyboard to box, click the ...
  • Page 49 following items, and then click the Set Item name Settings button. Auto Naming When “free” is selected • Set in the Clip Title Setting section: under the Naming Form Enable section, specify whether • Naming Form: free to use the standard •...
  • Page 50 Procedure for saving and recalling Item name Settings/display setup contents To save the current setting values: Select one of menu banks 1 to 3 from the SETUP Set the voltage drop-down list, and click the Save BATTERY END warning level just before the battery button.

  • Page 51: Disc Operation Menu

    • Clips cannot be deleted when the Write 5-3-3 Disc Operation Inhibit tab of the disc is set to the Menu recording disabled position. • Locked clips are not deleted. Formatting To delete a clip Use this command to format new and Insert a disc into this unit (see page recorded.

  • Page 52: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications 182 (7 General Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz DC (with battery) Power consumption 22 W Peak inrush current (1) Power ON, current probe method: 58 A (240 V), 16 A (100 V) (2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in accordance with European standard EN55103-1: 13 A (230 V)

  • Page 53: Related Products

    file access mode Utility Software (1) MPEG IMX: 16 bits/48 PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software kHz (8 channels) or 24 (Windows version) (1) bits/48 kHz (4 channels) DVCAM: 16 bits/48 kHz Accessories not supplied (4 channels) AC power cord Proxy audio •...
  • Page 54 Notes consists of information that is the property • Always make a test recording, and of Sony Corporation and is intended solely verify that it was recorded successfully. for use by the purchasers of the equipment SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR described in this manual.

  • Page 55: Sony Corporation

    Sony Corporation PDW-D1 (SYL) 3-868-752-03 (1) ©2005...

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