Sony XDCAM PDW-U1 User manual

PROFESSIONAL DISC DRIVE UNIT
PDW-U1
OPERATION MANUAL
[English]
2nd Edition (Revised 1)

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
WARNING
When installing the unit, incorporate a
readily accessible disconnect device in the
fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to
an easily accessible socket-outlet near the
unit. If a fault should occur during
operation of the unit, operate the disconnect
device to switch the power supply off, or
disconnect the power plug.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS
APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY.
If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power
cord specified below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER
CORD.
Plug Cap Parallel blade
(NEMA 1-15P Configuration)
Cord Type NISPT-2 or SPT-2, two
16 or 18 AWG wires
Length Minimum 1.5 m (4 ft. 11in.),
Less than 2.0 m (7 ft.)
Rating Minimum 7A, 125V
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V
may require the use of a different line cord
or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the
risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing
to qualified service personnel.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS
APPLICABLE FOR OTHER
COUNTRIES.
1. Use the approved Power Cord (2-core
mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug
that conforms to the safety regulations of
each country if applicable.
2. Use the Power Cord (2-core mains lead) /
Appliance Connector / Plug conforming
to the proper ratings (Voltage, Ampere).
If you have questions on the use of the
above Power Cord / Appliance Connector /
Plug, please consult a qualified service
personnel.
The PDW-U1 is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT.
Laser diode properties
Wavelength: 400 to 410 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output power: 135 mW (max. of
pulse peak), 65 mW (max. of CW)
Tekniska data för laserdiod
Våglängd: 400 till 410 nm
Emissionslängd: Kontinuerlig
Laseruteffekt: 135 mW (max. för
pulstopp), 65 mW (max. för kontinuerlig
våg)
Spesifikasjoner laserdiode
Bølgelengde: 400 til 410 nm
Strålingens varighet: Kontinuerlig
Laserens effekt: 135 mW (maks
stråletoppunkt), 65 mW (maks ved
kontinuerlig stråling)
Laserdiodin ominaisuudet
Aallon pituus: 400 - 410 nm
Välityksen kesto: Jatkuva
Laserlähdön teho: 135 mW (sykehuipun
maks.), 65 mW (jatkuvan aallon maks.)
WARNING

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This label is located inside the right side
cover of the unit.
Denna etikett finns på den inre högra sidan
av enheten.
Denne mærkat sidder på højre side inde i
drevenheden.
Tämä kyltti sijaitsee laitteen kotelon
sisäpinnan oikealla puolella.
Dette merket er plassert til høyre på
innsiden av enheten.
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 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.
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
Model : PDW-U1
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics
Inc.
Address : 16530 Via
Esprillo, San
Diego, CA 92127
U.S.A.
Telephone Number : 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect
peripherals must be shielded 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 Europe
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC
and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to the
addresses given in separate service or
guarantee documents.
Afin de réduire les risques 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.
AVERTISSEMENT
Lors de l’installation de l’appareil,
incorporer un dispositif de coupure dans le
câblage fixe ou brancher la fiche
d’alimentation dans une prise murale
facilement accessible proche de l’appareil.
En cas de problème lors du fonctionnement
de l’appareil, enclencher le dispositif de
coupure d’alimentation ou débrancher la
fiche d’alimentation.
AVERTISSEMENT
1. Utilisez un cordon d'alimentation (câble
secteur à 2 fils)/fiche femelle/fiche mâle
conformes à la réglementationde sécurité
locale applicable.
2. Utilisez un cordon d'alimentation (câble
secteur à 2 fils)/fiche femelle/fiche mâle
avec des caractéristiques nominales
(tension, ampérage) appropriées.
Pour toute question sur l’utilisation du
cordon d'alimentation/fiche femelle/fiche
mâle ci-dessus, consultez un technicien du
service après-vente qualifié.
Pour les clients en Europe
Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, Japon.
Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la
sécurité des produits est Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question
concernant le service ou la garantie,
veuillez consulter les adresses indiquées
dans les documents de service ou de
garantie séparés.
AVERTISSEMENT

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Cette étiquette est placée sur le panneau
latéral de droite de l’unité.
Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder
elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf
dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit
ausgesetzt werden.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu
vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet
werden. Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten
stets nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.
WARNUNG
Beim Einbau des Geräts ist daher im
Festkabel ein leicht zugänglicher
Unterbrecher einzufügen, oder der
Netzstecker muss mit einer in der Nähe des
Geräts befindlichen, leicht zugänglichen
Wandsteckdose verbunden werden. Wenn
während des Betriebs eine
Funktionsstörung auftritt, ist der
Unterbrecher zu betätigen bzw. Der
Netzstecker abzuziehen, damit die
Stromversorgung zum Gerät unterbrochen
wird.
WARNUNG
1. Verwenden Sie ein zugelassenes
Netzkabel (2-Leiter-Netzkabel) und
einen Gerätestecker, die den
Sicherheitsvorschriften des jeweiligen
Landes entsprechen, falls zutreffend.
2. Verwenden Sie ein Netzkabel (2-Leiter-
Netzkabel) und einen Gerätestecker, die
den Leistungsanforderungen (Spannung,
Stromstärke) genügen.
Falls Sie Fragen zum Gebrauch des obigen
Netzkabels/Gerätesteckers haben, wenden
Sie sich bitte an qualifiziertes
Kundendienstpersonal.
Für Kunden in Europa
Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, Japan.
Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und
Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei jeglichen
Angelegenheiten in Bezug auf
WARNUNG

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Kundendienst oder Garantie wenden Sie
sich bitte an die in den separaten
Kundendienst- oder Garantiedokumenten
aufgeführten Anschriften.
Eigenschaften der Laserdiode
Wellenlänge: 400 bis 410 nm
Emissionsdauer. Ununterbrochen
Laser-Ausgangsleistung: 135 mW (max.
Impulsspitze), 65 mW (max.
Dauerstrich)
Dieser Aufkleber befindet sich auf der
Innenseite der rechten Seitenabdeckung der
Einheit.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
1-1 Features .....................................................................................9
1-2 Example of Use .......................................................................10
1-3 Supplied Software....................................................................11
1-3-1 List of the Software........................................................11
1-3-2 System Requirements.....................................................12
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
2-1 Front Panel ..............................................................................14
2-2 Rear Panel ...............................................................................15
Chapter 3 Preparations
3-1 Software Installation ..............................................................17
3-1-1 Windows Installation ....................................................17
3-1-2 Macintosh Installation ...................................................18
3-2 Connections and Settings........................................................19
3-2-1 Connecting to a Computer ............................................19
3-3 Power Preparations ................................................................20
3-4 Handling Discs ........................................................................20
3-4-1 Discs Used for Reading and Writing ............................20
3-4-2 Notes on Handling .........................................................20
3-4-3 Write-Protecting Discs ..................................................21
3-4-4 Loading and Unloading a Disc ......................................21
3-4-5 To Eject Discs With the Unit Powered Off ...................21
3-4-6 Media Protection Function ............................................22
Chapter 4 Handling Files
4-1 Overview ..................................................................................23
4-1-1 Directory Structure ........................................................23
4-1-2 File Operation Restrictions ............................................24
4-2 Preparations for File Access ..................................................28
4-3 File Access Operations ...........................................................28

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Chapter 5 Using the Software
5-1 Starting and Exiting the Utility Software .............................30
5-1-1 Starting ..........................................................................30
5-1-2 Exiting ...........................................................................31
5-2 Starting and Exiting the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software
(Windows only) .....................................................................31
5-2-1 Starting ..........................................................................31
5-2-2 Exiting ...........................................................................32
5-3 Starting and Exiting the PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer
(Windows only) .....................................................................32
5-3-1 Starting ..........................................................................32
5-3-2 Exiting ...........................................................................32
5-4 Starting and Exiting the PDZK-P1 XDCAM Transfer
(Macintosh only) ...................................................................33
5-4-1 Starting ..........................................................................33
5-4-2 Exiting ...........................................................................33
Appendix
Important Notes on Operation .................................................... 34
Condensation ...........................................................................34
Specifications................................................................................. 34

Chapter
1
Chapter 1 Overview
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1-1 Features
Overview
1-1 Features
The PDW-U1 is a compact and lightweight
disc drive which, when connected to a
nonlinear editor, enables reading and
writing of video and audio data. In
combination with a laptop computer, it can
be used in the field, and together with a
nonlinear editor, it provides an ideal
inexpensive video production system.
The features of the PDW-U1 include the
following.
Support for all XDCAM
formats
Reading and writing are supported in all
formats adopted by the XDCAM 1) series,
that is, MPEG HD422, MPEG HD, MPEG
IMX, and DVCAM, in addition to all bit
rates.
1) XDCAM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Support for dual-layer discs
In addition to conventional single-layer
discs (23.3 GB), dual-layer discs (50 GB)
are also supported.
IT-friendly system through
USB interface
The interface is the very widely used high-
speed USB (USB 2.0), enabling easy
connection to a computer. The PDW-U1
can be used in the same way that an external
drive is used to load data files from the
drive into the computer, and to write data
files from the computer to the drive.
High data transfer rates
The newly-developed optical drive allows
high-speed access (maximum read speed
120 Mbps, maximum write speed 84 Mbps)
from a nonlinear editing system.
Preview and simple editing
using supplied software
Using the supplied PDZ-VX10 XDCAM
Viewer (for Windows), you can preview
material simply. Further using the supplied
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software (for
Windows), you can carry out simple editing
and adding of metadata. Additionally, the
supplied PDZK-P1 XDCAM Transfer (for
Macintosh) allows the XDCAM material to
be used with the Apple Final Cut Pro 1)
video editing software.
1) Final Cut Pro is a trademark of Apple, Inc.,
registered in the United States and other
countries.
It is not possible to write back the results of
editing to the disc inserted in the PDW-U1
using the Apple Final Cut Pro or PDZK-P1
XDCAM Transfer.
Note

10 1-2 Example of Use
Chapter 1 Overview
Lightweight and compact
field specification
The unit is designed to be lightweight and
compact for use in the field. The
mechanical construction is highly resistant
to shocks and dust.
Menu operation from a
computer using the utility
software
By installing the supplied utility software in
a computer connected to this unit, you can
make settings or upgrade the unit by means
of menu operations on the computer.
1-2 Example of
Use
The following figure shows an example
system for reading or writing material
recorded with a XDCAM camcorder on a
computer connected to this unit.
DC IN
PDW-U1
XDCAM
camcorder
Professional Disc
Reading/Writing
Laptop computer
DC power
supply

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1-3 Supplied Software
Chapter 1 Overview
1-3 Supplied Software
1-3-1 List of the Software
The following software are supplied with the unit.
Software Supported OS Function Ref. page
XDCAM Drive
Software
Windows Allows video and audio data to
be handled as files on a
computer connected to this unit.
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Utility software Windows/
Macintosh
Provides the following functions
on a computer connected to this
unit.
• Displaying device information
• Disc format and recovery
• Firmware updates
• Making settings (Windows
only)
17, 30, Help
PDZ-1 Proxy
Browsing Software
Windows Organizes clips recorded on a
Professional Disc.You can play
back clips that have been shot,
and select and mark particular
portions for subsequent editing.
With the PDZ-1 software, you
can also create a simple editing
list by arranging clips and
portions of video around
marked shots. By connecting to
a Professional Disc device, you
can also attach marks and
comments to recorded clips.
17, 29, 31,
Help
PDZ-VX10
XDCAM Viewer
Windows This allows material recorded
on a Professional Disc (MXF
files) to be played back as audio
and video, for checking. You can
play not only proxy AV data, but
also the material at its original
image quality.You can also
check the MXF file metadata,
start timecode, and so on.
17, 32, Help
PDZK-P1 XDCAM
Transfer
Macintosh You can edit material recorded
on a Professional Disc (MXF
files) with the Apple Final Cut
Pro video editing software.
18, 29, 33,
Help

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Chapter 1 Overview
1-3-2 System Requirements
Using any of the supplied software requires
a computer meeting the following
conditions.
Windows
Item Software Requirement
Processor XDCAM Drive Software Intel Core 2 Duo1.83 GHz or higher
Utility Software
PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz or higher or Intel
Core Duo1.83 GHz or higher
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software Pentium M 1 GHz or higher
Memory XDCAM Drive Software 1 GB or more
Utility Software
PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software 512 MB or more
Free hard
disk space
XDCAM Drive Software 100 MB or more
Utility Software 20 MB or more
PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer 100 MB or more
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software • At time of installation: 100 MB or
more
• For proxy AV data: approx. 1.4 GB
per 90 min. (For the Work folder for
storing material)
Monitor XDCAM Drive Software —
Utility Software
PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels or better
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software • Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels or
better
• Color: XGA 16-bit or better
Operating
system
XDCAM Drive Software Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Service Pack 2 or later, or Microsoft
Windows Vista Business/Ultimate 32-
bit or later
Utility Software
PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Service Pack 1 or later, or Microsoft
Windows Vista Business/Ultimate 32-
bit or later

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1-3 Supplied Software
Chapter 1 Overview
a) If the computer is equipped with a GPU that
supports DirectX 9.0c, the playback
performance will be improved.
Macintosh
For more details of each software, see page 30.
With regard to the above operating
environment, operation is not guaranteed
on all computers.
Web
browser
XDCAM Drive Software —
Utility Software
PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 1 or
later
Other XDCAM Drive Software High-Speed USB host controller is
necessary to connect to this unit.
Utility Software Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer DirectX 9.0c or later installed a)
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software • DirectX 8.1b or later installed
• Windows Media Player 9.0 or later is
necessary to use ConvertToASF
function.
Item Software Requirement
Item Requirement
Processor PowerPC G5 2GHz, Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz, Intel Xeon 2 GHz or higher
Memory 1 GB or more
Free hard
disk space
2 GB or more
Monitor Resolution: 1280 × 1024 pixels or better
Operating
system
Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later
Other • Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
• AGP Quartz Extreme
• PCI ExressGraphic Card
• QuickTime 7.3.1 or later
• Final Cut Pro 6.0.2 or later, or latest Apple Pro Application
Note

Chapter
2
14 2-1 Front Panel
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
Names and Functions
of Parts
2-1 Front Panel
a(power) indicator
Lights green when the 1(power) button on
the rear panel is on.
bACCESS indicator
Flashes blue when the disc is being
accessed from the computer. If the 1
(power) button on the rear panel is pressed,
turning it off, then the unit goes into the
standby mode.
Do not press the 1(power) button on the
rear panel to turn off, or disconnect the
power cord while the ACCESS indictor is
flashing. Doing so may lead to a loss of data
on the disc.
cERROR/ALARM indicator
If a fault occurs in the unit, this lights
continuously or flashes red, as shown in the
following table.
The indicator may flash or light only for
five seconds depending on the alarm.
You can check alarms generated by this unit, using
the alarm log of the utility software. For details,
refer to the help file of the utility software.
If the indicator is flashing four times a second, and
it is not possible to check the alarm log, a
malfunction may have occurred. In this case, contact
your Sony service representative.
When the error is eliminated, the indicator
goes off.
dDISC IN indicator
Lights green when a disc is loaded.
eManual eject mechanism
When there is no power supply to the unit,
to eject the disc, remove the cover over this
Note
ACCESS
DISC IN
ZEJECT
ERROR/ALARM
1
2
3
6
7
5
4
Indicator Meaning
Lit continuously Condensation has
occurred.
Flashing four
times a second
An error occurred
(principally a
hardware default).
Flashing once a
second
An alarm not listed
above occurred.
Note

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2-2 Rear Panel
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
part, then turn the screw counterclockwise
with a Phillips screwdriver.
For details, see 3-4-5 “To Eject Discs With the Unit
Powered Off” (page 21).
fEJECT button
Ejects a disc (see page 21).
This button is disabled while the disc is
being accessed. Either stop accessing the
disc before ejecting, or eject by an operation
from the computer.
gDisc slot
With the label surface on the right, insert
the disc (see page 21).
2-2 Rear Panel
a1(power) button
Use this button to switch between active
and standby.
bUSB connector (Hi-speed USB)
Use the supplied USB cable to connect to
the computer.
If the video and audio are not output on a
computer connected using the USB
connector, try disconnecting the USB cable,
and reconnect making sure it is correctly
inserted.
cDC power inlet connector
Connect to the AC power using the supplied
AC adaptor and a power cord (not
supplied).
dSecurity slot
You can fit a commercially available
security cable into this slot.
Note
Note
DC IN 12V
1
2
3
45

16 2-2 Rear Panel
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
For information about how to use your security
cable, refer to the instructions provided with the
security cable.
eCable clamper
Use this clamper to fix the cable of the AC
adaptor.
Clip the cable with the clamper as shown in
the following figure.
DC IN 12V

Chapter
3
Chapter 3 Preparations
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3-1 Software Installation
Preparations
3-1 Software
Installation
To use this unit, the necessary software
must first be installed on the computer to
which it is connected.
For details of software operating environment
requirements, see page 12.
3-1-1 Windows
Installation
XDCAM Drive Software and
utility software
Installing the XDCAM Drive Software in
the computer allows video and audio data to
be handled as files (see Chapter 4,
“Handling Files” (page 23)). In order to
check and manipulate the settings on this
unit from a computer, install the utility
software on the computer connected to this
unit.
Load the supplied PDW-U1 CD-ROM into
the computer’s CD-ROM drive, and run the
program Setup.exe in the XDCAM Drive
Software folder on the CD-ROM. Follow
the directions on screen to install the
XDCAM Drive Software, and then the
utility software.
If an old version of the XDCAM Drive
Software is already installed, it must be
uninstalled before you install the new
version. Use “Add or Remove Programs”
on the Control Panel to remove the old
version of the Sony XDCAM Drive
Software. After doing so, be sure to restart
the computer.
To install the PDZ-1 Proxy
Browsing Software
Load the supplied XDCAM Application
Software CD-ROM into the computer’s
CD-ROM drive, and run the program
Setup.exe in the PDZ-1 folder on the CD-
ROM.
For more details, refer to the ReadMe file of the
PDZ-1.
To install the PDZ-VX10
XDCAM Viewer
Load the supplied XDCAM Application
Software CD-ROM into the computer’s
CD-ROM drive, and run the program
Setup.exe in the PDZ-VX10 folder on the
CD-ROM.
For more details, refer to the help file of the PDZ-
VX10.
Note

18 3-1 Software Installation
Chapter 3 Preparations
3-1-2 Macintosh
Installation
Utility software
To install the utility software, load the
supplied PDW-U1 CD-ROM into the
computer’s CD-ROM drive, and then run
the program U1Utility.pkg, which is
located in the U1_Utility folder of the Mac
folder on the CD-ROM.
To install the PDZK-P1
XDCAM Transfer
Load the supplied XDCAM Application
Software CD-ROM into the computer’s
CD-ROM drive, and run the program
XDCAM Transfer.pkg in the PDZK-P1
folder on the CD-ROM.
For more details, refer to the help file of the PDZK-
P1.

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3-2 Connections and Settings
Chapter 3 Preparations
3-2 Connections and Settings
3-2-1 Connecting to a Computer
By connecting this unit to a computer, you can use the utility
software, and the other supplied software.
• The XDCAM Drive Software (see page 18) must be installed in
advance.
• To disconnect the PDW-U1 from a Windows computer, run the
“Safely Remove Hardware” dialog, and then disconnect the cable.
Example connection
Notes
1
PDW-U1
USB
DC IN 12V
1: USB cable
To USB connector
Laptop computer

20 3-3 Power Preparations / 3-4 Handling Discs
Chapter 3 Preparations
3-3 Power
Preparations
This unit can be powered by AC adaptor.
Connect a power cord and the AC adaptor
to the DC power inlet connector (page 15)
on the rear panel of the unit.
It is not possible to power this unit through
a USB cable.
3-4 Handling
Discs
3-4-1 Discs Used for
Reading and Writing
This unit uses the following professional
discs for reading and writing:
• PFD23 (capacity 23.3 GB)
• PFD23A (capacity 23.3 GB)
• PFD50DLA (capacity 50.0 GB)
This unit cannot read or write the following
discs.
• Blu-ray Disc
• Professional Disc for Data
3-4-2 Notes on Handling
Handling
The Professional Disc is housed in a
cartridge, and is designed to allow handling
free of risk from dust or fingerprints.
However, if the cartridge is subjected to a
severe shock, for example by dropping it,
this can result in damage or scratching of
the disc. If the disc is scratched, it may be
impossible to record video/audio, or to play
back the content recorded on the disc. The
discs should be handled and stored
carefully.
• Do not touch the surface of the disc itself
within the cartridge.
• Deliberately opening the shutter may
cause damage.
• Do not disassemble the cartridge.
• The supplied adhesive labels are
recommended for indexing discs. Apply
the label in the correct position.
Note
Note