Camcorder User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Chapter 1 Overview
- Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls
- Chapter 3 Recording and Playback
- Chapter 4 Thumbnail Search
- Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
- Chapter 6 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings
- 6-1 Menu Organization and Operation
- 6-2 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen
- 6-2-1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen
- 6-2-2 Selecting the Display Items
- 6-2-3 Display Modes and Setting Change Confirmation/ Adjustment Progress Messages
- 6-2-4 Setting the Marker Display
- 6-2-5 Setting the Viewfinder
- 6-2-6 Recording Shot Data Superimposed on the Color Bars
- 6-2-7 Setting the Shot ID
- 6-2-8 Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows
- 6-2-9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal in the Viewfinder
- 6-3 Adjustments and Settings from Menus
- 6-3-1 Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Selector Positions
- 6-3-2 Selecting the Output Signals
- 6-3-3 Setting the Color Temperature Manually
- 6-3-4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting
- 6-3-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2/3/4 Switches
- 6-3-6 Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock
- 6-3-7 Selecting the Lens File
- 6-3-8 Selecting the Aspect Ratio
- 6-3-9 Setting the CCD Scan Mode
- 6-4 Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings
- Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting Data
- Chapter 8 Setting Up the Camcorder
- Chapter 9 Maintenance
- Appendixes
- Index
Chapter 1 Overview
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1-1 Features
Scene selection function
The scene selection function allows you to select required
clips only, and play them back in any order.
High reliability under tough operating
conditions
With similar resistance to vibration and dust as a tape-
based camcorder, this unit can be relied on just like a
conventional unit.
1-1-4 Input and Outputs
Range of audio inputs and outputs
• A super-cardioid directional monaural microphone with
external power supply is fitted as standard. By changing
the connector (service component replacement), a stereo
microphone can be fitted.
• The optional slot-in type WRR-855A/855B UHF
Synthesized Tuner Unit can be installed in the unit.
• The two AUDIO IN connectors (XLR type, 3-pin) on the
rear panel of the unit can be switched to line input,
microphone input, or +48V external power, and also to
AES/EBU digital audio inputs (maximum 24 bits).
• When audio cables are connected to the two AUDIO IN
connectors (XLR type, 3-pin) on the rear panel of the
unit, an automatic detection function forces the
recording of the audio input signals from these
connectors as channels 1 and 2.
• The AUDIO OUT connectors (XLR type, 5-pin) provide
two channels of audio output.
(i.LINK) connector
The i.LINK interface enables data transfers with other DV
devices, as follows.
• When the camcorder recording format is set to DVCAM
(PDW-530/530P only), you can record a DV stream
input from an external DV device to the optical disc
drive in this unit. (Audio data is converted to the
recording standard for this unit, then recorded.)
• You can output a DV stream (on the PDW-530/530P,
this can also be done in IMX mode), and send to a DSR-
DU1 hard disc recorder (not supplied) or other DV
recording device, to act as a back-up recording when
carrying out recording and stop operations on this unit.
• When the camcorder is connected to a computer with an
i.LINK connection, you can use DV stream input and
output together with nonlinear editing software that
supports the DV format.
By using application software
1)
that supports the
XDCAM series, you can read and write video, audio,
and metadata recorded on the Professional Disc, with
random access.
1) You can use PDZ-1 (logging software supplied with the PDW-1500,
PDW-V1 and so on), or XPRI Meta Station (nonlinear editing software
supplied with XDCAM support).
Remote control connectors
By connecting an optional RM-B150/B750 or similar
remote control unit, you can control the shooting functions
of this unit externally.
Function extension interface
• Installing the optional CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board
enables SDI signal output from the VIDEO OUT
connectors.
• By installing the optional CBK-SC01 Analog Composite
Input Board, a composite video signal input to the
GENLOCK connector can be recorded on this unit.
• An extension connector can be attached to the battery
attachment on the rear panel, to allow various camera
adapters to be fitted.
1-1-5 Other Functions
Usability-oriented design
• There is more space around the rear panel connectors
than on previous models, making cable connections and
switch operations easier.
• The adjustment range of the shoulder pad in the front to
rear direction is increased, making it easier to ensure
proper balance when using the unit.
2.5-inch color LCD panel
The side of the unit has an LCD that can be switched to
show the following images and data.
• Status information, including audio level meters and
timecode
• Thumbnails of the video recorded on the Professional
Disc
• A playback image of the video recorded on the
Professional Disc
•The camera image
Monochrome LCD panel
Even when this unit is powered off, the timecode,
remaining disc capacity, battery capacity, and other status
information appears on the monochrome LCD. (This
requires either a battery loaded or a DC power supply
connected.)
Instant operation assignable switches
Two switches provided on the side panel and on the top of
the grip, respectively, can be assigned to any functions, by
a menu operation.