Sony PDW-D1 manual

Professional Disc Drive Unit PDW-D1 OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition[...]

2 • Read these inst ructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instruct ions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with dry cloth. • Do not block any ve ntilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. • Do not install near any heat sources such as radiator[...]

3 WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY. If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified be low. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER PO WER CORD. Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin (NEMA 5-15P Configuration) Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires Length Minimum 1.5 m, Less than 2.5 m (8 ft 3 in) Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V Using this unit a[...]

4 Laser diode propertie s Wavelength: 403 to 410 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output power: 65 mW (max. of pulse peak), 35 mW (max. of CW) Tekniska data f ör laserdiod Våglängd: 403 till 410 nm Emissionslängd: Kontinuerlig Laserute ffekt: 65 mW ( max. fö r pulstopp), 35 mW (max . för kontinuerlig våg) Spesifikasj oner laserdiod e B[...]

5 – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. The shielded inte rface [...]

6 This product is intended for use in the following Elec tromagnetic Environment(s): E1 (residential), E2 (commercial an d light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex . TV studio). Voor de Klanten in Nede rland • Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen ho eft te worden tijdens de levens[...]

7 Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électr ocution, ne pas expose r l’appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électroc ution, gar der le coffret fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un person nel qualifié. CET APP AREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À LA TERRE. IMPORTANT La plaquette [...]

8 Cette étiquette est placée sur le panneau supérieur de l’unité de commande. ATTENTION Comme le rayon laser utilisé dans cet Enregistreur de disq ues pour professionnels est dangereux pour les yeux, ne pas essayer de démonter le coffre t. Faire eff ectuer l’entretien uniquement par un personnel qualifié. ATTENTION L’emploi d’instrum[...]

9 AVERTISSEMENT : 1. Utilisez un câble d’alimentation (cordon secteur trifilaire), un connecteur d’appareil ménager et une fiche avec mise à la terre homologués selon la réglementa tion de votre pays, le cas échéant. 2. Utilisez un câble d’alimentation (cordon secteur trifilaire), un connecteur d’appareil ménager et une fiche dont [...]

10 Um Feuergefahr und die Gefahr eines elektrisch en Schlages zu vermeiden, darf das Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt wer den. Um einen elektrisc hen Schla g zu vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet wer den. Überlassen Sie W artungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem Fac hpersonal. DIESES GERÄ T MUSS GEERDET WERDEN. WICHTIG Am[...]

11 Dieser A ufkleber befindet sich oben auf der Antriebseinheit. VORSICHT Die Laserstrahlung im Innern ist augenschädlich. De sh alb den Professional Disc Recorder nicht öffnen/zerl egen. Wartungsarbeiten ausschließlich qualifiziertem Fachpe rsonal überlassen. VORSICHT Der Einsatz von optischen Hilfen verstä rkt die Gefahr von Augenschäden. V[...]

12 ACHTUNG: 1. Verwenden Sie ein geprüftes Netzkabel (3-adriges Stromkabel)/ einen geprüften Gerä teanschluss/einen geprüften Stecker mit Schutzkontakten entsprechend den Sicherheitsvorschriften, die im betreffenden Land gelten. 2. Verwenden Sie ei n Netzkabel (3- adriges Stromkabel)/einen Geräteanschlus s/einen Stecker mit den geeigneten Ansc[...]

13 P er evitare il perico lo di incendi o scosse elettric he, non esporre l’apparecc hio alla pioggia o all’umidità. P er evitare scos se elettriche, non aprire l’apparec chio. P er le riparazioni, riv olger si solo a per sonale qualificato. QUEST O APP ARECCHIO DEVE ESSERE MESSO A TERRA. IMPORTANTE La targhetta con il no me si trova sul fon[...]

14 Questa etichetta si tro v a sul pannello superiore dell’unità di pilotag gio. CAUTELA Poiché il raggio laser impiega to in questo registratore di disc hi professionale è dannoso alla vista, non tentare di smontare il rivestimento. Pe r la manutenzione rivolgersi esclusi vamente a personale qualificato. CAUTELA L’uso di strumenti ottici co[...]

15 P ara evitar el riesg o de incendios o electroc ución, no exponga la uni dad a la lluvia ni a la humedad. P ara evitar descar gas eléctricas, no abra e l aparato. Solicite asistencia técnica únicamente a per sonal especializado. ESTE AP ARA T O DEBE CONECT ARSE A TIERRA. IMPORTANTE La placa de caracteristicas se encuentra en la parte inferio[...]

16 Esta etiqueta se encuentra en el panel superior de la unidad de mando. CAUTION Como el rayo láser utilizado en este grabador de discos pr ofesional es peligroso para los ojos, no trate de desarmar la caja. Solicite el serv icio sólo al persona l cualificado. CAUTION El uso de instrument os ópticos con este producto aumentará el peligro a los[...]

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18 Table of Co ntents Table of Contents Before Using the Unit ............ ............... .............. ................. ........ 20 Setting the Line Mode ............ .............. ................. .............. ... 20 Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features .... .............. .............. .............. .............. ............... ........ 21[...]

19 Table of Co ntents 3-5-4 Loading and Unloading a Disc ............... ................. ...... 36 3-5-5 Formatting a Disc .... ............... ................ ............... ........ 36 3-5-6 To Eject Discs With the Un it Powered Off ................... 36 3-5-7 Handling of Discs When R ecording Does Not End N ormal- ly (Salvage Function) ....[...]

20 Before Using th e Unit Before Using the Unit Setting the Line Mode This unit is shipp ed with the line mode still unset. Therefore you need to set the line mode before using the unit. (The unit cannot be used unless th e line mode is set.) Once it is set, the line m ode is retained even when the unit is powered off. Setting pr ocedure Use the fo[...]

Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Overview 21 1-1 Feat ures Overview 1-1 Features The PDW-D1 is a compact and lightweight disc drive which, connected to a nonlinear editor, allows recordi ng/playback of video/ audio data. Connected to a computer, it can also be used to writ e and read video/audio data files and genera l-purpose da ta file s. In conjunction with [...]

22 1-1 Features Chapter 1 Overview Flexib le metadata handing XDCAM 1) can record various types of metadata together wi th video and audio data, such as the date and time of shooting, the cameraman, the recording m ethod, and comments about the material. This metadata can be used in applications such as the following. • The supplied PDZ-1 Proxy B[...]

23 1-1 Feat ures Chapter 1 Overview 1-2 Example of Use The following figure illustrates a system in which material recorded with a PDW-510/510P/530/530P camc order is edited with a computer connected to this unit. In general, illustrations in this ma nual show the unit in the vertical orientation. DC IN PD W-D1 - AC I N BKP-L551 BP-GL65 BP-GL95 BP-[...]

24 1-3 System Requ irements / 1-4 Usi ng the CD-ROM Manual Chapter 1 Overview 1-3 System Requirements Operating the supplied utility software and PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software requires a computer sy stem at lea st meeting t he following requirements. For detai ls of the PDZ-1 Pr oxy Browsin g Software , see page 44 . a) For the utility software b) [...]

25 1-5 MPEG-4 Visual Pa tent Portfolio License Chapter 1 Overview http://www.adobe.com /products/acrobat/ readstep2.html 1-4-3 Reading the CD- R OM Manual To read the operation manual contained on the CD-ROM disc, do the following. 1 Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD- ROM driv e. A cover page appears automatic ally in your browser. If it does not a[...]

Chapter 2 26 2-1 Front Pane l Chapter 2 Names and Fu nctions of Par ts Names and Functions of Parts 2-1 Front Panel a FILE ACCESS MODE indicator Lights when a file access mode connection (FAM connection) is established. During an AV/C (Audio/Video Control) connection, it is off. b ERROR/ALARM indicator If a fault occ urs in the unit, this indicator[...]

27 2-1 Front Pane l Chapter 2 Names and Fu nctions of Par ts Even if an alarm occurs, depending on the details the indi cator may not light or flash. You can chec k alarms generated b y this uni t, using the alarm l og of the u tility s oftware ( see page 50). If the in dicator is flashi ng four ti mes a secon d, and it is not possible to check t h[...]

28 2-2 Rear Panel Chapter 2 Names and Fu nctions of Par ts 2-2 Rear Panel a DC power inlet con nector When the optional BKP-L551 battery adaptor is fitted, connect the DC power c ord of the battery adaptor to th is connector. For detail s, see “To a ttach a bat tery pack” (page 33). b Security slot You can fit a commerciall y available security[...]

Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Pr eparations 29 3-1 Software Installat ion Preparations 3-1 Software Installation 3-1-1 F AM Driver When a computer is connected to this unit in file access mode (FAM connection), you can handle video and audio data as files (see Chapter 4, “Handling Files” (page 40)) . Before making an FA M connection, it is first necessar[...]

30 3-2 Connecti ons and Setti ngs Chapter 3 Pr eparations 3-2 Connections and Settings 3-2-1 Connecting to a Nonlinear Editing System (A V/C connection) By connecting this unit to a nonlin ear ed iting system with an AV/C (Audio/Video Control) connection, you can tran sfer video and audio signals (AV/C data). The following figure show s an example [...]

31 3-2 Connec tions and Set tings Chapter 3 Pr eparations For the met hod of tra nsferring vi deo/audio signals (A V/C data) to a nonli near editing system , refer to the manua l provided with the ed iting software to be used. 3-2-2 Connecting to a Com puter (F AM connection) By connecting this unit to a com puter with an FAM (file access mode) con[...]

32 3-2 Connecti ons and Setti ngs Chapter 3 Pr eparations 1 PDW-D1 S400 (i.LINK) - AC IN DC IN S400 1 : i.LINK cable (not supplied) To i.LINK(IEEE1394) connector Laptop computer In the PC operation settings dialog box of the utility software, in the FAM operation section, set “Login” to “Permit” (see page 48) .[...]

33 3-3 Powe r Preparat ions Chapter 3 Pr eparations 3-3 Power Preparations This unit can be powe red by a battery pack or AC power. 3-3-1 Using A C P ower Connect a power cord (not supplied, see page 58 ) to the AC power inlet connector (page 28) on the rear panel of the unit. 3-3-2 Using a Battery Pa c k Usable battery pack s The battery packs usa[...]

34 3-4 Setting th e Date and Time Chapter 3 Pr eparations 5 Replace the hexagonal wrench on the battery adaptor. 6 Align the slots on the back of the battery pack with the projections on the battery adaptor, and pull the battery pack downward. To remove the battery pack Keep the lever on the battery adaptor depressed and slide the battery pack up, [...]

35 3-5 Handling Disc s Chapter 3 Pr eparations 3-5 Handling Discs 3-5-1 Discs Used for Recording and Pla yback This unit uses the following disc for recording and playback: PFD23 Professional Disc (capacity 23.3 GB) It is not possible to use the following discs for recording or playback: • Blu-ray Disc • Professional Disc for Data 3-5-2 Notes o[...]

36 3-5 Handling Discs Chapter 3 Pr eparations 3-5-4 Loading and Unloading a Disc When the ~ / 1 (on/standby) indicator is lit green, you can load and unload a disc as shown in the following figure. 3-5-5 Formatting a Disc An unused disc requires no formatting operation. The disc is automatical ly formatted when loaded into th is unit. To format a d[...]

37 3-5 Handling Disc s Chapter 3 Pr eparations resume when the unit is powered on again. 4 Replace the rubber cap, and close the cover. 3-5-7 Handling of Discs When Recor di ng Does Not End Normally (Salv age Function) Recording processi ng does not end normally if, for example, the unit is powered off during record ing, or if battery pack power is[...]

38 3-6 Preparat ions for Reco rding and Pl ayback Chapter 3 Pr eparations 3-6 Preparations for Recording and Playback 3-6-1 Preparations for Recording See 3-2-1 “ Connecti ng to a Non linear E diting System (AV/ C connecti on)” (page 3 0) for information a bout connections . Switch settings Before beginning recording, make the following switch [...]

39 3-6 Preparat ions for Recor ding and Play back Chapter 3 Pr eparations Switch settings Before beginning playback, make the following switch settings. ~ / 1 (on/standby) switch (page 27) : ~ positio n Settings In the PC operation se ttings dialog box of the utility softwa re (see page 48) , set the following items. Login: “Inhibit” (Disables [...]

Chapter 4 40 4-1 Overview Chapter 4 Handling File s Handling Files 4-1 Overview When a computer is connected to this unit in file access mode (FAM connection), you can handle video and a udio data as files. The recording conditions during an AV/C connection are fixed at DVCAM format, four audio channels (16-bit), but with an FAM connection, you can[...]

41 4-1 Overview Chapter 4 Handling File s 4-1-2 File Operation Restrictions This section explains which operations are possible on files stored in each directory. Root directory a) Only files which can be overwritten by XDCAM • Directories cannot be created in the root directory. • The directories in the root directory (Clip, Edit, Sub, and Gen[...]

42 4-1 Overview Chapter 4 Handling File s d) When a C*.MXF file is created, a C*M01.XML file with the same number is generated automatically. e) When a C*.MXF file is deleted, the C*M01.XML file with the same number is also deleted automatically. Directories cannot be created in the Clip directory. Edit directory a) Only files which can be overwrit[...]

43 4-1 Overview Chapter 4 Handling File s b) When a C*.MXF file is deleted, the C*S01.MXF file with the same number is also deleted automatically. Directories cannot be created in the Sub directory. General directory a) File name up to 63 characters b) Only when the write-protect tab on the disc is set to enable recording The following directory op[...]

44 4-2 Preparat ions for Fil e Access / 4- 3 File Access Ope rations Chapter 4 Handling File s 4-2 Preparations for File Access See 3-2-2 “ Connecti ng to a Com puter (FAM connection )” (page 31) for informati on about connectio ns. Switch settings Before beginning file operations, make the following switch settings. ~ / 1 (on/standby) switch ([...]

45 4-3 File Access Oper ations Chapter 4 Handling File s enables you to browse th e proxy AV data, add or modify metadata (titles, comments , essence marks, etc.), or creat e a clip list. The modified metada ta and the created clip list can then be written bac k to the disc loaded in th is unit. Switching from file operations to recording/playback [...]

Chapter 5 46 5-1 Starting a nd Exiting Chapter 5 Using the Ut ility Softw are Using the Utility Software The utility software allows you to carry out the following functions on this unit. • Displaying device information • Changing settings • Disc operations For details o f installatio n of the utility software, see page 29. • When the utili[...]

47 5-1 Starti ng and Exitin g Chapter 5 Using the Ut ility Softw are 5-2 Names and Functions of Parts a Menu bar This shows the menus of the utility software. Click a menu name to display the commands for executing functions. • Settings menu PC operation settings: Opens a dialog box to select the language for screen indications and operations, an[...]

48 5-1 Starting a nd Exiting Chapter 5 Using the Ut ility Softw are • Device information menu Basic information: Shows product information and system information (see page 49) . Hours Meter: Shows the cumulative number of operating hours of this unit (see page 49) . Version: Shows the firmware version information (see page 50) . Alarm log: Shows [...]

49 5-3 Details o f Functions Chapter 5 Using the Ut ility Softw are • If you change the se tting during disc access or while a file is being transferred, the new setting take s effect when the operation is completed . 5-3 Details of Functions 5-3-1 Device Inf ormation Menu Basic inf ormation This displays the following information about this unit[...]

50 5-3 Detai ls of F unctions Chapter 5 Using the Ut ility Softw are a) This can be used as a guide in determining when to replace parts. To refresh the display Click the Refresh button. V ersion inf ormation The firmware version information includes the following items. Alarm log This shows a maximum of 50 alarms generated since the uni t was last[...]

51 5-3 Details o f Functions Chapter 5 Using the Ut ility Softw are TIME CODE Item name Settings TC MODE Select the time code recordin g mode. INT -REGEN : Record the output of the internal time code generator , initializ ed to time code f ollowing continuously upon the time code o f the last frame of the last clip on the disc. EXT -REGEN: Record t[...]

52 5-3 Detai ls of F unctions Chapter 5 Using the Ut ility Softw are Indication that a setting is at the factory default value When a setting is at the factory defa ult value, a colon (‘:’) appears between the item name and the setting value. When the setting has been cha nged, this changes to a dot (‘.’). Example: PREROLL TIME : 5 SEC (set[...]

53 5-3 Details o f Functions Chapter 5 Using the Ut ility Softw are 3 In the confirmation message box, click the OK button. 4 Exit the utility software (see page 46) . 5 Do one of the following on the or icon displayed in the remote computer’s taskbar. • Double click. • Right click, and select one of the following commands from the menu which[...]

54 5-3 Detai ls of F unctions Chapter 5 Using the Ut ility Softw are Owner information setting operations To enter owner infor mation: Using the keyboard, enter alphanumeric characters in the edit box for each item. If an entry is less than fou r bytes, the remainder is filled with space characters (20h). To enter the coun try code by sele cting fr[...]

55 5-3 Details o f Functions Chapter 5 Using the Ut ility Softw are Setting the date and time To change the date and time: In the edit boxes, click the value you want to change (year, m onth, day, hour, minute, second), then adjust the valu e with the spin buttons to the right of the edit box. To change the time zone: Select the desired time zone f[...]

56 5-3 Detai ls of F unctions Chapter 5 Using the Ut ility Softw are A confirmation dialog box appears. 4 In the dialog box, click the Delete butto n.[...]

Appendix 57 Specificatio ns Appendix Specifications 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 accordanc e with European standard EN55103-1: 13 A (230 V) Operating temp[...]

58 Specifications Appendix file access mode MPEG IMX: 16 bits/48 kHz (8 channels) or 24 bits/48 kHz (4 channels) DVCAM: 16 bits/48 kHz (4 channels) Proxy audio A-law (8/4 channels, 8 bits, 8 kHz) 1) The MPEG-4 Codec is a product of Ingenien t Technolo gies, Inc. Playback format Video MPEG IMX (50/40/30 Mbps), DVCAM (25 Mbps) Proxy video MPEG-4 Audi[...]

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