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Sony PDW-510W Operation Manual (208 pages)

PROFESSIONAL DISC CAMCORDER

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 8.83 MB

Recording Audio on Channels 3 and
4
Table of Contents
9
Chapter 1 Overview

12
Features

12
- Principal Differences between the
  12
- Camera Features
  13
- Features of the Optical Disc Drive (VDR)
  13
- Input and Outputs
  14
- Other Functions
  15
Example of System Configuration

16
Precautions

17
Using the CD-ROM Manual

17
- CD-ROM System Requirements
  17
- Preparations
  17
- Reading the CD-ROM Manual
  17
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions

19
Of Parts and Controls

19
Power Supply

19
- Light Switch
  19
Accessory Attachments

20
Audio Functions

21
- Monitor Volume Control
  22
Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions

24
- Gain Selector
  26
Output Video Operating Section

31
Menu Operating Section

32
- Menu Knob
  32
Time Code System

34
Warnings and Indications

36
Warnings and Indications on the Lcds

38
- Monochrome LCD
  38
- Color LCD
  39
Indicators in the Viewfinder

40
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

42
Handling Discs

42
- Discs Used for Recording and Playback
  42
- Notes on Handling
  42
- Write-Protecting Discs
  42
- Loading and Unloading a Disc
  43
- Formatting a Disc
  44
- Handling of Discs When Recording
  44
  - Function)
    44
    
    Does Not End Normally (Salvage Function)
    44
    
    Full Salvage
    45
Recording

46
Checking Recording and Playback

59
Recording Video Signals from External Equipment

63
- Recording a DV Stream from External Equipment
  63
- Recording Analog Composite Signals
  64
  - (With the CBK-SC01 Installed)
    64
Freezing a Picture During Playback

65
Chapter 4 Scene Selection

66
Overview

66
Basic Operations

67
- Creating Clip Lists
  67
- Editing Clip Lists
  68
Clip List Operations

71
Using the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software

74
- System Requirements
  74
Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings

75
Setting the Recording Format (PDW-530/530P Only)

75
- Setting the Audio Recording Format76
  76
Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

77
- Adjusting the Black Balance
  77
- Adjusting the White Balance
  78
  - If the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Cannot be Made
    79
  - White Balance Memory
    80
Setting the Electronic Shutter

81
- Shutter Modes
  81
- Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed
  81
Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

84
Adjusting the Audio Level

86
- Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from the AUDIO in CH1/CH2 Connectors
  86
- Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the Front Microphone
  87
Setting the Time Data

89
Setting the Thumbnail Image

92
Chapter 6 File Operations

93
Overview

93
- Directory Structure
  93
- File Operation Restrictions
  94
File Access Mode File Operations

96
- Operating on Files
  97
- Exiting File Operations
  97
FTP File Operations

98
- Command List
  100
Chapter 7 Menu Displays and

105
Detailed Settings

105
Menu Organization and Operation

105
- Menu Organization
  105
- Displaying Menus
  106
- Basic Menu Operations
  106
- Editing the USER Menu
  108
- Adding/Deleting/Replacing Pages
  110
Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen

112
- Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen
  112
- Selecting the Display Items
  114
  - Messages
    115
  - Confirmation/Adjustment Progress Messages
    115
- Setting the Marker Display
  116
- Setting the Viewfinder
  116
- Recording Shot Data Superimposed on
  117
  - The Color Bars
    117
- Setting the Shot ID
  118
- Displaying the Status Confirmation
  119
  - Windows
    119
- Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal in the Viewfinder
  121
Adjustments and Settings from Menus

122
- Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Selector Positions
  122
- Selecting the Output Signals
  122
- Setting the Color Temperature Manually
  124
- Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting
  124
- Assigning Functions to ASSIGN
  125
  - Switches
    125
- Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock
  127
- Selecting the Lens File
  128
- Selecting the Aspect Ratio
  128
- Setting the CCD Scan Mode
  129
- Using UMID Data
  131
- Umid Menu Setup
  132
- Making Network Settings
  133
Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings

135
Chapter 8 Saving and Loading User

136
Setting Data

136
Saving and Loading User Files to and from a "Memory Stick

136
Saving and Loading Scene Files

141
Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page

145
- When Inserting a "Memory Stick
  145
Chapter 9 Setting up the Camcorder

147
Power Supply

147
Adjusting the Viewfinder

149
Mounting the Lens

152
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

153
Audio Input System

153
- Using the Supplied Microphone
  153
- Using an External Microphone
  154
- Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner
  155
- Connecting Line Input Audio
  157
  - Equipment
    157
Tripod Mounting

158
Attaching the Shoulder Strap

159
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

159
Putting on the Rain Cover (Not Supplied)

160
Connecting the Remote Control Unit

161
Chapter 10 Maintenance

163
Testing the Camcorder before Shooting

163
- Preparations for Testing
  163
- Testing the Camera
  163
- Testing the VDR
  164
- Testing External Microphones
  165
Maintenance

167
- Cleaning the Viewfinder
  167
Operation Warnings

168
- Operation/Error Messages
  169
Appendixes

171
Specifications

171
- General
  171
- Video Camera Section
  171
- Optical Disc Drive Section
  172
- Recommended Additional Equipment
  173
Menu List

174
- OPERATION Menu List
  174
- PAINT Menu List
  181
- MAINTENANCE Menu List
  186
- FILE Menu List
  194
- DIAGNOSIS Menu List
  196
- About a "Memory Stick
  198
Glossary

200
Index

203

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User Manuals: Sony PDW-510W Professional Disc Camcorder

Sony PDW-510W Operation Manual (208 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

Features

Example of System Configuration

Precautions

Using the CD-ROM Manual

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions

Of Parts and Controls

Power Supply

Accessory Attachments

Audio Functions

Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions

Output Video Operating Section

Menu Operating Section

Time Code System

Warnings and Indications

Warnings and Indications on the Lcds

Indicators in the Viewfinder

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

Handling Discs

Recording

Checking Recording and Playback

Recording Video Signals from External Equipment

Freezing a Picture During Playback

Chapter 4 Scene Selection

Overview

Basic Operations

Clip List Operations

Using the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings

Setting the Recording Format (PDW-530/530P Only)

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

Adjusting the Audio Level

Setting the Time Data

Setting the Thumbnail Image

Chapter 6 File Operations

Overview

File Access Mode File Operations

FTP File Operations

Chapter 7 Menu Displays and

Detailed Settings

Menu Organization and Operation

Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen

Adjustments and Settings from Menus

Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings

Chapter 8 Saving and Loading User

Setting Data

Saving and Loading User Files to and from a "Memory Stick

Saving and Loading Scene Files

Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page

Chapter 9 Setting up the Camcorder

Power Supply

Adjusting the Viewfinder

Mounting the Lens

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

Audio Input System

Tripod Mounting

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

Putting on the Rain Cover (Not Supplied)

Connecting the Remote Control Unit

Chapter 10 Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder before Shooting

Maintenance

Operation Warnings

Appendixes

Specifications

Menu List

Glossary

Index

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