Sony XDCAM PDW-510 User manual

PROFESSIONAL DISC CAMCORDER
PDW-510/510P
PDW-530/530P
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 5)
The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the PDW-510/
510P/530/530P Professional Disc Camcorder (English, Japanese,
French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese versions) in PDF format.
For more details, see 1-4 “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 18.

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
This Professional Disc Camcorder is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT.
Laser diode properties
Wavelength: 403 to 410 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output power: 65 mW (max. of pulse peak), 35 mW
(max. of CW)
Tekniska data för laserdiod
Våglängd: 403 till 410 nm
Emissionslängd: Kontinuerlig
Laseruteffekt: 65 mW (max. för pulstopp), 35 mW (max. för
kontinuerlig våg)
Spesifikasjoner laserdiode
Bølgelengde: 403 til 410 nm
Strålingens varighet: Kontinuerlig
Laserens effekt: 65 mW (maks stråletoppunkt), 35 mW
(maks ved kontinuerlig stråling)
Laserdiodin ominaisuudet
Aallon pituus: 403 - 410 nm
Välityksen kesto: Jatkuva
Laserlähdön teho: 65 mW (sykehuipun maks.), 35 mW
(jatkuvan aallon maks.)
CAUTION
As the laser beam used in this Professional Disc Camcorder is
harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase
eye hazard.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
VAROITUS!
LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ
KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA
ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1
YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
VARNING
OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I DENNA
BRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERATS, KAN ANVÄNDAREN
UTSÄTTAS FÖR OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM
ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN FÖR LASERKLASS 1.
For the customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
WARNING
This label is located inside
the outside panel of the unit.
Denna etikett finns på
apparatens ovansida.
Denne mærkat sidder på
apparatets øverste panel.
Tämä kyltti sijaitsee laitteen
yläpinnalla.
Dette merket er plassert på
oversiden av produktet.

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radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures;
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– 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 interface cable recommended in this manual
must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
For the customers in the USA
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may
be regulated if sold in the USA. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local authorities or the
Electronics Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org http://
www.eiae.org ).
For the customers in the USA and Canada
• RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
• RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC
Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the
European Community.
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the
following European standards:
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV
studio).
For the customers in Taiwan only
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment
by returning your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable
batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit
http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium-ion
batteries.
Nickel metal hydride batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment
by returning your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable
batteries, call toll free1-800-822-8837, or visit
http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium-ion
batteries.

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Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution,
garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier
l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel
qualifié.
Cet camescope de disques pour professionnels est classé
PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1.
Propriétés de la diode laser
Longueur d’onde: 403 à 410 nm
Durée d’émission: Continue
Puissance de sortie laser: 65 mW (maxi de crête
d’impulsion), 35 mW (maxi d’ondes entretenues)
ATTENTION
Comme le rayon laser utilisé dans ce Camescope de disques
pour professionnels est dangereux pour les yeux, ne pas
essayer de démonter le coffret. Faire effectuer l’entretien
uniquement par un personnel qualifié.
ATTENTION
L’emploi d’instruments optiques avec ce produit augmentera
les risques pour les yeux.
ATTENTION
L’emploi de commandes ou ajustements ou l’exécution de
procédures autres que celles spécifiées ici peut provoquer
une exposition dangereuse au rayonnement.
Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada.
• RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE
LITHIUM
• RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS À HYDRURE
MÉTALLIQUE DE NICKEL
Pour les clients européens
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la Directive
sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) (89/336/CEE)
émise par la Commission de la Communauté européenne.
La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes :
EN55103-1 : Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)
EN55103-2 : Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements
électromagnétiques suivants :
E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère),
E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex.
studio de télévision).
AVERTISSEMENT
Cette étiquette est placée à
l’intérieur du panneau
extérieur de l’appareil.
Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium
sont recyclables.
Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver
l’environnement en rapportant les piles
usées dans un point de collection et
recyclage le plus proche.
Pour plus d’informations sur le recyclage des
accumulateurs, téléphonez au numéro gratuit
1-800-822-8837 (Etats-Unis et Canada uniquement), ou
visitez http://www.rbrc.org/
Avertissment: Ne pas utiliser des accumulateurs aux ions
de lithium qui sont endommagés ou qui fuient.
Les accumulateurs à hydrure métallique
de nickel sont recyclables.
Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver
l’environnement en rapportant les piles
usées dans un point de collection et
recyclage le plus proche.
Pour plus d’informations sur le recyclage des
accumulateurs, téléphonez au numéro gratuit
1-800-822-8837 (Etats-Unis et Canada uniquement), ou
visitez http://www.rbrc.org/
Avertissment: Ne pas utiliser des accumulateurs aux ions
de lithium qui sont endommagés ou qui fuient.

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Um Feuergefahr und die Gefahr eines
elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden, darf
das Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit
ausgesetzt werden.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu
vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht
geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem
Fachpersonal.
Dieses Gerät ist als CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT eingestuft.
Eigenschaften der Laserdiode
Wellenlänge: 403 bis 410 nm
Emissionsdauer. Ununterbrochen
Laser-Ausgangsleistung: 65 mW (max. Impulsspitze), 35
mW (max. Dauerstrich)
VORSICHT
Die Laserstrahlung im Innern ist augenschädlich. Deshalb den
Professional Disc Camcorder nicht öffnen/zerlegen.
Wartungsarbeiten ausschließlich qualifiziertem Fachpersonal
überlassen.
VORSICHT
Der Einsatz von optischen Hilfen verstärkt die Gefahr von
Augenschäden.
VORSICHT
Bei Betätigung von Bedien- und Einstellteilen oder
Ausführung von Bedienvorgängen, die nicht ausdrücklich in
dieser Bedienungsanleitung aufgeführt sind, droht u.U. die
Einwirkung gefährlicher Laserstrahlung.
GEFAHR
Bei geöffnetem Laufwerk und beschädigter oder deaktivierter
Verriegelung tritt ein unsichtbarer Laserstrahl aus.
Direkter Kontark mit dem Laserstrahl ist unbedingt zu
vermeiden.
Für Kunden in Europa
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die
EMV-Richtlinie (89/336/EWG) der EG-Kommission.
Angewandte Normen:
• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störaussendung)
• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störfestigkeit),
für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen:
E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem
Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und
E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).
WARNUNG
Dieser Aufkleber befindet
sich hinter der
Außenabdeckung des
Geräts.

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Per evitare il pericolo di incendi o scosse
elettriche, non esporre l’apparecchio alla
pioggia o all’umidità.
Per evitare scosse elettriche, non aprire
l’apparecchio.
Per le riparazioni, rivolgersi solo a
personale qualificato.
Questo camcorder di dischi professionale è classificato come
PRODOTTO LASER CLASSE 1.
Proprietà del laser a diodo
Lunghezza d’onda: da 403 a 410 nm
Durata emissione: Continua
Potenza d’emissione del laser: 65 mW (mass. a picco di
impulso), 35 mW (mass. di CW)
CAUTELA
Poiché il raggio laser impiegato in questo camcorder di dischi
professionale è dannoso alla vista, non tentare di smontare il
rivestimento. Per la manutenzione rivolgersi esclusivamente a
personale qualificato.
CAUTELA
L’uso di strumenti ottici con questo prodotto aumenta il rischio
per la vista.
CAUTELA
L’uso di comandi o regolazioni o l’esecuzione di procedimenti
diversi da quelli specificati in questo manuale possono
causare esposizione a radiazioni pericolose.
Per i clienti in Europa
Questo prodotto recante il marchio CE è conforme sia alla
direttiva sulla compatibilità elettromagnetica (EMC) (89/336/
CEE) emesse dalla Commissione della Comunità Europea.
La conformità a queste direttive implica la conformità alle
seguenti normative europee:
EN55103-1: Interferenza elettromagnetica (Emissione)
EN55103-2: Sensibilità ai disturbi elettromagnetici (Immunità)
Questo prodotto è destinato all’uso nei seguenti ambienti
elettromagnetici:
E1 (residenziali), E2 (commerciali e industriali leggeri), E3
(esterni urbani) e E4 (ambienti EMC controllati, ad esempio
studi televisivi).
ATTENZIONE
Questa etichetta si trova
all’interno del pannello
esterno dell’unità.

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Para evitar el riesgo de incendios o
electrocución, no exponga la unidad a la
lluvia ni a la humedad.
Para evitar descargas eléctricas, no abra el
aparato. Solicite asistencia técnica
únicamente a personal especializado.
Este grabador de discos profesional está clasificado como
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
Propiedades del diodo láser
Longitud de onda: 403 a 410 nm
Duración de la emisión: Continua
Potencia de salida láser: 65 mW (máx. de pico de pulso),
35 mW (máx. de onda continua)
CAUTION
Como el rayo láser utilizado en este grabador de discos
profesional es peligroso para los ojos, no trate de desarmar la
caja. Solicite el servicio sólo al personal cualificado.
CAUTION
El uso de instrumentos ópticos con este producto aumentará
el peligro a los ojos.
CAUTION
La utilización de controles o ajustes, o la realización de
procedimientos no especificados aquí pueden resultar en la
exposición a radiación peligrosa.
Para los clientes de Europa
Este producto cumple con las directivas de compatibilidad
electromagnética (89/336/CEE) de la Comisión Europea.
El cumplimiento de estas directivas implica la conformidad
con los siguientes estándares europeos:
• EN55103-1: Interferencia electromagnética (Emisión)
• EN55103-2: Susceptibilidad electromagnética (Inmunidad)
Este producto está ha sido diseñado para utilizarse en los
entornos electromagnéticos siguientes:
E1 (zona residencial), E2 (zona comercial e industrial ligera),
E3 (exteriores urbanos), y E4 (entorno con EMC controlada,
p. ej., estudio de televisión).
ADVERTENCIA
Esta etiqueta se encuentra
en el interior del panel
exterior de la unidad.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
1-1 Features ............................................. 13
1-1-1 Principal Differences Between the
PDW-510/510P and PDW-530/530P
.........................................................13
1-1-2 Camera Features ..............................14
1-1-3 Features of the Optical Disc Drive
(VDR) ..............................................14
1-1-4 Inputs and Outputs...........................15
1-1-5 Other Functions ...............................16
1-2 Example of System Configuration
........................................................... 17
1-3 Precautions ....................................... 18
1-4 Using the CD-ROM Manual .............. 18
1-4-1 CD-ROM System Requirements .....18
1-4-2 Preparations .....................................18
1-4-3 Reading the CD-ROM Manual........18
1-5 MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License
........................................................... 19
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions
of Parts and Controls
2-1 Power Supply .................................... 21
2-2 Accessory Attachments ................... 23
2-3 Audio Functions................................ 24
2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback
Functions .......................................... 27
2-5 Output Video Operating Section ..... 34
2-6 Menu Operating Section................... 35
2-7 Time Code System............................ 37
2-8 Warnings and Indications ................ 39
2-9 Warnings and Indications on the LCDs
........................................................... 41
2-9-1 Monochrome LCD...........................41
2-9-2 Color LCD .......................................42
2-10 Indicators in the Viewfinder........... 43
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback
3-1 Handling Discs .................................. 45
3-1-1 Discs Used for Recording and Playback
.........................................................45
3-1-2 Notes on Handling ........................... 45
3-1-3 Write-Protecting Discs ....................45
3-1-4 Loading and Unloading a Disc ........46
3-1-5 Formatting a Disc ............................47
3-1-6 Handling of Discs When Recording
Does Not End Normally (Salvage
Function)..........................................47
3-2 Recording .......................................... 49
3-2-1 Basic Procedures..............................49
3-2-2 Deleting Clips ..................................51
3-2-3 Recording Essence Marks................51
3-2-4 Starting a Shoot With a Few Seconds of
Pre-Stored Picture Data (Picture Cache
Function)..........................................53
3-2-5 Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec
Function)..........................................55
3-2-6 Retaking the Most Recent Clip........60
3-2-7 Auto Clip List Recoding for Automatic
Inclusion of Recorded Clips in Clip Lists
..........................................................61
3-2-8 Assigning User-Defined Clip Titles
Automatically...................................61
3-2-9 Recording in Live Logging Mode ...64
3-2-10 Recording Proxy Data to Memory
Cards (With CBK-PC01 Installed)
..........................................................65
3-3 Checking Recording and Playback
........................................................... 68
3-3-1 Normal Playback .............................68
3-3-2 Checking the Last Two Seconds of the
Recording — Recording Review .....69
3-3-3 Checking the Recording on the Color
Video Monitor — Playback in Color
..........................................................69
3-3-4 Thumbnail Search............................69
3-3-5 Clip List Playback............................71
3-4 Recording Video Signals from External
Equipment......................................... 72
3-4-1 Recording a DV Stream From External
Equipment ........................................72
3-4-2 Recording Analog Composite Signals
(With the CBK-SC01 Installed).......73
3-5 Freezing a Picture During Playback
........................................................... 74
Chapter 4 Scene Selection
4-1 Overview............................................ 75

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4-2 Creating Clip Lists ............................ 78
4-2-1 Selecting Clips.................................78
4-2-2 Reordering Sub Clips.......................79
4-2-3 Trimming a Sub Clip .......................80
4-2-4 Deleting a Sub Clip.......................... 81
4-2-5 Previewing the Current Clip List..... 82
4-2-6 Saving the Current Clip List to Disc
.........................................................82
4-3 Managing Clip Lists (CLIP Menu) .... 83
4-3-1 Loading a Clip List From Disc Into Unit
Memory............................................83
4-3-2 Deleting Clip Lists From a Disc ......84
4-3-3 Clearing the Current Clip List From the
Unit Memory.................................... 84
4-3-4 Setting the Start Time Code of the
Current Clip List ..............................84
4-4 Using the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing
Software ............................................ 85
Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings
for Recording
5-1 Setting the Recording Format
(PDW-530/530P Only)....................... 87
5-1-1 Setting the Video Recording Format
.........................................................87
5-1-2 Setting the Audio Recording Format
.........................................................88
5-2 Adjusting the Black Balance and the
White Balance................................... 89
5-2-1 Adjusting the Black Balance ...........89
5-2-2 Adjusting the White Balance........... 90
5-3 Setting the Electronic Shutter ......... 93
5-3-1 Shutter Modes..................................93
5-3-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter
Speed................................................93
5-4 Changing the Reference Value for
Automatic Iris Adjustment............... 96
5-5 Adjusting the Audio Level................ 98
5-5-1 Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of
the Audio Inputs From the AUDIO IN
CH1/CH2 Connectors ...................... 98
5-5-2 Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of
the Front Microphone ...................... 99
5-5-3 Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4
.......................................................100
5-6 Setting the Time Data ..................... 101
5-6-1 Setting the Time Code ...................101
5-6-2 Saving the Actual Time in the Time
Code ...............................................101
5-6-3 Setting the User Bits ......................101
5-6-4 Synchronizing the Time Code .......102
5-7 Setting the Thumbnail Image......... 104
Chapter 6 File Operations
6-1 Overview.......................................... 105
6-1-1 Directory Structure ........................105
6-1-2 File Operation Restrictions ............106
6-2 File Access Mode File Operations
......................................................... 108
6-3 FTP File Operations........................ 110
6-3-1 Command List ...............................111
6-4 Recording Continuous Time Code With
FAM and FTP Connections............ 115
Chapter 7 Menu Displays and
Detailed Settings
7-1 Menu Organization and Operation 117
7-1-1 Menu Organization ........................117
7-1-2 Displaying Menus..........................118
7-1-3 Basic Menu Operations..................118
7-1-4 Editing the USER Menu ................120
7-2 Status Display on the Viewfinder
Screen ............................................. 124
7-2-1 Layout of the Status Display on the
Viewfinder Screen .........................124
7-2-2 Selecting the Display Items ...........126
7-2-3 Display Modes and Setting Change
Confirmation/Adjustment Progress
Messages ........................................127
7-2-4 Setting the Marker Display............127
7-2-5 Setting the Viewfinder...................128
7-2-6 Recording Shot Data Superimposed on
the Color Bars ................................129
7-2-7 Setting the Shot ID.........................130
7-2-8 Displaying the Status Confirmation
Windows ........................................131
7-2-9 Confirming the Image of the Return
Video Signal in the Viewfinder .....132
7-3 Adjustments and Settings From Menus
......................................................... 133
7-3-1 Setting Gain Values for the GAIN
Selector Positions...........................133
7-3-2 Selecting the Output Signals..........134
7-3-3 Setting the Color Temperature Manually
........................................................135