Sony XDSPD1000 User manual

PROFESSIONAL MEDIA STATION
XDS-PD1000
XDS-PD2000
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 8)

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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.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
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 with ground pin
(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)
Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires
Length Minimum 1.5 m (4 ft. 11 in.),
Less than 2.5 m (8 ft. 3 in.)
Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V 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 (3-core mains lead)/
Appliance Connector/Plug with earthing-contacts that
conforms to the safety regulations of each country if
applicable.
2. Use the Power Cord (3-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.
Attention-when the product is installed in Rack:
1. Prevention against overloading of branch circuit
When this product is installed in a rack and is supplied
power from an outlet on the rack, please make sure that the
rack does not overload the supply circuit.
2. Providing protective earth
When this product is installed in a rack and is supplied
power from an outlet on the rack, please confirm that the
outlet is provided with a suitable protective earth
connection.
3. Internal air ambient temperature of the rack
When this product is installed in a rack, please make sure
that the internal air ambient temperature of the rack is within
the specified limit of this product.
4. Prevention against achieving hazardous condition due
to uneven mechanical loading
When this product is installed in a rack, please make sure
that the rack does not achieve hazardous condition due to
uneven mechanical loading.
5. Install the equipment while taking the operating
temperature of the equipment into consideration
For the operating temperature of the equipment, refer to the
specifications of the Operation Manual.
6. When performing the installation, keep the following
space away from walls in order to obtain proper
exhaust and radiation of heat.
Right, Left: 4 cm (1.6 inches) or more
Rear: 10 cm (4 inches) or more
When installing the installation space must be secured in
consideration of the ventilation and service operation.
• Do not block the fan exhaust areas (rear panel and rear part
of the right side panel) and vents (front panel, front lower
part, and front right and left ends) with objects.
• Leave a space around the unit for ventilation.
• Leave more than 10 cm of space in the rear of the unit to
secure the operation area.
When the unit is installed on the desk or the like, leave at least
4 cm of space in the left and right sides. Leaving 40 cm or
more of space above the unit is recommended for service
operation.
This Professional Media Station is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT.
Tämä ammattimainen media-asema on luokiteltu 1. LUOKAN
LASERTUOTTEEKSI.
Denna mediastation för professionella klassificeras som en
LASERPRODUKT AV KLASS 1.
Laser Diode Properties
Wavelength: 400 to 410 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output power: 280 mW (max. of pulse peak), 150 mW
(max. of CW)
Standard: IEC60825-1 (2007)
Egenskaber for laserdiode
Bølgelængde: 400 till 410 nm
Strålingsvarighed: Kontinuerlig
Afgivet lasereffekt: 280 mW (max. för pulstopp), 150 mW
(max. för kontinuerlig våg)
Standard: IEC60825-1 (2007)
WARNING

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Egenskaber for laserdiode
Bølgelengde: 400 till 410 nm
Strålingsvarighed: Uavbrutt
Utgangseffekt for laser: 280 mW (maks stråletoppunkt), 150
mW (maks ved kontinuerlig stråling)
Standard: IEC60825-1 (2007)
Laserdiod Egenskaper
Våglängd: 400 - 410 nm
Strålningens varaktighet: Continuous
Lasereffekt: 280 mW (sykehuipun maks.), 150 mW
(jatkuvan aallon maks.)
Standard: IEC60825-1 (2007)
This label is located on the top panel of the drive unit.
Denna etikett finns på ovansidan av driftenheten.
Denne mærkat sidder på drevenhedens øverste panel.
Tämä kyltti sijaitsee ajurilaitteen yläpinnalla.
Dette merket er plassert på oversiden av driverenheten.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase
eye hazard.
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 U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
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.
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.
For customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-
003.
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC
Directive 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 Environments: E1 (residential), E2
(commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4
(controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).
This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
Inquiries related to product compliance based on European
Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized
representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in
the separate service or guarantee documents.
For kundene i Norge
Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-strømfordelingssystem.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
For the customers in Taiwan only

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Для снижения риска возгорания и
поражения электрическим током не
допускайте воздействия на аппарат
влаги и сырости.
Чтобы исключить риск поражения
электрическим током, не вскрывайте
корпус. Обслуживание аппарата
должны выполнять только
квалифицированные специалисты.
ДАННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДОЛЖНО БЫТЬ
ЗАЗЕМЛЕНО.
Профессиональная медиастанция
Сони Корпорейшн
1-7-1, Конан, Минато-ку, Токио, Япония, 108-0075
Сделано в ЯПОНИИ
Импортер на территории стран Таможенного союза
ЗАО «Сони Электроникс», Россия, 123103, Москва,
Карамышевский проезд, 6
XDS-PD1000/PD2000 - это гибридная медиастанция,
поддерживающая стандарт full-HD (1920 ×1080 и 1280 ×
720), в которой для записи используются как внутренняя
память, Professional Discs, так и карты памяти SxS.
Медиастанция XDS-PD1000 оснащена жесткими дисками
(ниже - «HDD») в качестве внутренней памяти.
Медиастанция XDS-PD2000 оснащена твердотельными
накопителями (ниже - «SSD») в качестве внутренней
памяти.
По сравнению с традиционными студийными станциями
XDS-PD1000 лучше поддерживает многозадачные
операции, работу в сети и другие IT-функции. Она
совместима с системами нелинейного монтажа и
системами сетевого производства и обеспечивает
эффективное управление на основе файлов.
Кроме того, режим управления при помощи меню можно
переключить на VTR-режим для обеспечения
идентичности работы с традиционными студийными VTR-
станциями.
Это устройство можно подключить через стандартные
разъемы HD-SDI I/O к устройствам, оснащенным
интерфейсами HD-SDI, включая традиционные системы
нелинейного монтажа, мониторы и другое
видеооборудование. Это позволяет использовать данное
устройство как для монтажа видео или
воспроизведения, так и в качестве рекордера в процессе
монтажа видео.
ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ
При установке устройства используйте легкодоступный
прерыватель питания с фиксированной проводкой или
подключите провод питания к легкодоступной настенной
розетка, расположенной рядом с устройством. Если в
процессе эксплуатации блока возникнет неисправность,
с помощью прерывателя отключите питание, или
отсоедините провод питания.
ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ
1. Используйте разрешенные к применению шнур
питания (с 3-жильным силовым проводом) / разъем для
подключения бытовых приборов / штепсельную вилку
с заземляющими контактами, соответствующие
действующим нормам техники безопасности каждой
отдельной страны.
2. Используйте шнур питания (с 3-жильным силовым
проводом) / разъем для подключения бытовых
приборов / штепсельную вилку, соответствующие
допустимым номинальным характеристикам
(напряжение, сила тока).
В случае вопросов относительно использования
упомянутых выше шнура питания / разъема для
подключения бытовых приборов / штепсельной вилки,
пожалуйста, обращайтесь к квалифицированным
специалистам по сервисному обслуживанию.
Внимание! При установке устройства в стойку
1. Предотвращение перегрузки распределительной
сети
При установке устройства в стойку и подключении его
к источнику питания через розетку в стойке убедитесь,
что в этом случае стойка не вызывает перегрузку цепи
питания.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
SONY LIMITED WARRANTY - Please visit
http://www.sony.com/psa/warranty for important information
and complete terms and conditions of Sony’s limited
warranty applicable to this product.
For the customers in Canada
SONY LIMITED WARRANTY - Please visit
http://www.sonybiz.ca/solutions/Support.do for important
information and complete terms and conditions of Sony’s
limited warranty applicable to this product.
For the customers in Europe
Sony Professional Solutions Europe - Standard Warranty
and Exceptions on Standard Warranty.
Please visit http://www.pro.sony.eu/warranty for important
information and complete terms and conditions.
For the customers in Korea
SONY LIMITED WARRANTY - Please visit
http://bpeng.sony.co.kr/handler/BPAS-Start for important
information and complete terms and conditions of Sony’s
limited warranty applicable to this product.
ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ

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2. Обеспечение защитного заземления
При установке устройства в стойку и подключении его
к источнику питания через розетку в стойке убедитесь,
что розетка заземлена должным образом.
3. Температура воздуха внутри стойки
При установке устройства в стойку убедитесь в том,
что температура воздуха внутри стойки соответствует
требованиям, указанным в характеристиках продукта.
4. Предотвращение опасных ситуаций из-за
неравномерной механической нагрузки
При установке устройства в стойку убедитесь в том,
что в стойке не создаются условия для возникновения
опасных ситуаций из-за неравномерной механической
нагрузки.
5. При установке оборудования следует учитывать
его рабочую температуру
Сведения о рабочей температуре оборудования см. в
разделе технических характеристик руководства по
эксплуатации.
6. При установке оборудования следует обеспечить
надлежащий отвод тепла от оборудования. Ниже
указаны размеры необходимых зазоров между
устройством и стенами.
Слева и справа: не менее 4 см
Сзади: не менее 10 см
При установке необходимо обеспечить монтажное
пространство, достаточное для вентиляции и
обслуживания.
• Не закрывайте вентиляционные отверстия на задней
панели и задней части правой боковой панели, а также
отверстия на передней панели, внизу спереди и по
бокам.
• Оставьте вокруг устройства свободное пространство
для вентиляции.
• Оставьте сзади устройства свободное пространство
шириной не менее 10 см, чтобы обеспечить рабочую
зону.
При установке устройства на рабочем столе или в другом
подобном месте оставьте слева и справа свободное
пространство шириной не менее 4 см. Над устройством
рекомендуется оставить свободное пространство
высотой не менее 40 см для обслуживания.
Осторожно!
Использование оптических инструментов с данным
изделием приведет к увеличению опасного воздействия
на глаза.
Использование средств управления и выполнение
настройки и действий, отличных от указанных здесь,
может привести к опасному радиоактивному облучению.
Следует иметь в виду, что любые изменения и
модификации, не одобренные явно в данном
руководстве, могут привести к невозможности
использования данного оборудования.
Внешние габариты (Ш/В/Г, исключая
выступающие части)
424 ×132 ×460 мм
Вес
XDS-PD1000: 17 кг
XDS-PD2000: 16 кг
Источник питания
90 В - 264 В переменного тока, 47 Гц -63 Гц
Цифры в формате «yyyy-mm» или «mm-yyyy» на изделии
или упаковке означают дату изготовления. В качестве
варианта дата может быть указана в формате <месяц,
год>.

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Table of Contents 7
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Features.......................................................................................... 11
Features of this unit ............................................................................. 11
System Configurations ................................................................. 15
Satellite news gathering (SNG) system ............................................... 16
Ingesting/editing system ...................................................................... 16
Live production system........................................................................ 17
Delivery system ................................................................................... 17
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
Front Panel..................................................................................... 18
Display screen...................................................................................... 24
Rear Panel ...................................................................................... 29
Chapter 3 Preparations
Supplying Power ........................................................................... 34
Initial Setup .................................................................................... 34
Front Panel Tilt Mechanism.......................................................... 36
Connections and Settings ............................................................ 37
Connections for Content Browser and non-Sony nonlinear editors .... 37
Connections for cut editing.................................................................. 38
Synchronization Reference Signals ............................................ 42
Setting System Frequency ........................................................... 43
Setting Time Data .......................................................................... 43
Setting timecode .................................................................................. 43
Setting user bits.................................................................................... 45
Superimposed Text Information .................................................. 45
Basic Operations of the Function Menu...................................... 48
Function menu operations.................................................................... 48
Function menu settings........................................................................ 48
Handling Discs............................................................................... 51
Discs used for recording and playback................................................ 51
Notes on handling ................................................................................ 52

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Write-protecting discs ......................................................................... 52
Loading and unloading a disc.............................................................. 52
Formatting a disc ................................................................................. 52
Handling Memory Cards ...............................................................53
About memory cards ........................................................................... 53
Inserting/removing an SxS memory card............................................ 54
Switching between SxS memory cards ............................................... 55
Chapter 4 Recording, Playback and Copying
Recording .......................................................................................56
Preparations for recording ................................................................... 56
Carrying out recording ........................................................................ 56
Mixed recording of clips in different formats on the same disc.......... 58
Linear Editing.................................................................................59
Overview ............................................................................................. 59
Connections ......................................................................................... 60
Preparations for editing ....................................................................... 60
Editing operations................................................................................ 61
Preread editing..................................................................................... 61
Playback .........................................................................................62
Selecting a clip or an EDL .................................................................. 64
Playback operation .............................................................................. 64
Playback operations using thumbnails ................................................ 66
Chase play ........................................................................................... 66
Cue-up using a USB keyboard ............................................................ 67
Copying ..........................................................................................67
Overview ............................................................................................. 67
Copy operations................................................................................... 67
Chase copy .......................................................................................... 72
Transcode copy.................................................................................... 72
Handling of Internal Storage/Professional Disc When Recording
Does Not End Normally (Salvage Function).........................73
Chapter 5 Operations in Clip List Screens
Overview.........................................................................................74
Switching between display screens ..................................................... 74
Information and controls in clip list screens ....................................... 75
Clip Menu............................................................................................ 79
Clip F Menu......................................................................................... 80

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Clip Operations.............................................................................. 81
Selecting clips...................................................................................... 81
Searching with thumbnails .................................................................. 81
Playing a clip using thumbnail search ................................................. 82
Setting clip flags .................................................................................. 82
Locking (write-protecting) clips .......................................................... 82
Deleting clips ....................................................................................... 83
Copying clips ....................................................................................... 83
Setting the index picture frame............................................................ 83
EDL Editing .................................................................................... 84
What is EDL editing? .......................................................................... 84
Creating and editing EDLs .................................................................. 85
Media Operations .......................................................................... 88
Checking the media information ......................................................... 88
Professional Disc operations................................................................ 89
SxS memory card operations ............................................................... 90
Disconnecting remote connection to media......................................... 91
Chapter 6 File Operations
Overview......................................................................................... 92
Directory structure ............................................................................... 92
File operation restrictions .................................................................... 93
FTP File Operations....................................................................... 97
Making FTP connections..................................................................... 97
Command list....................................................................................... 97
Recording Continuous Timecode with FTP Connection ......... 102
CIFS File Operations ................................................................... 102
Making CIFS connections ................................................................. 102
Chapter 7 Menus
Menu System Configuration....................................................... 103
Setup Menu .................................................................................. 103
Items in the basic menu ..................................................................... 104
Basic menu operations....................................................................... 108
Menu bank operations (menu items B01 to B13).............................. 111
Items in the extended menu ............................................................... 112
Extended menu operations................................................................. 126
Maintenance Menu ...................................................................... 128
Items in the maintenance menu ......................................................... 128

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Maintenance menu operations........................................................... 133
Appendix
Important Notes on Operation....................................................136
About the LCD panel ........................................................................ 136
Condensation ..................................................................................... 136
Precautions for products with built-in HDD ..................................... 137
Periodic Maintenance..................................................................138
Operating hours meter ....................................................................... 138
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................139
Alarms ............................................................................................... 139
Error messages .................................................................................. 147
Specifications ..............................................................................147
About DVB-ASI Input/Output (When the Optional PDBK-202 Is
Used) ......................................................................................151
Using UMID Data..........................................................................153
Ancillary Data...............................................................................155
Ancillary data in HDSDI/SDSDI signals .......................................... 155
Ancillary data in MXF files............................................................... 156
General MXF metadata ..................................................................... 156
Closed caption data ........................................................................... 156
Correspondence between Setting Items of the HKDV-900 and
Setup Menu of This Unit.......................................................161
Trademarks and Licenses...........................................................162
MPEG-4 visual patent portfolio license ............................................ 162
MPEG-2 video patent portfolio license............................................. 162
About IJG (Independent JPEG Group) ............................................. 162
Character display software “iType” .................................................. 162
Open software licenses...................................................................... 162
Obtaining GPL/LGPL/GPL V3 licensed software............................ 162
Glossary .......................................................................................163
Index ............................................................................................165

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Features
Chapter
Chapter 1 Overview
1
Overview
Features
The XDS-PD1000/PD2000 is a full-HD (1920 × 1080 and
1280 × 720) hybrid media deck that can use an internal
storage, Professional Discs, and SxS memory cards as
recording media.
The XDS-PD1000 is equipped with hard disk drives
(“HDDs” below) as internal storage.
The XDS-PD2000 is equipped with solid state drives
(“SSDs” below) as internal storage.
Compared to conventional studio decks, the XDS-PD1000
features better support for multitasked operation,
networking, and other IT functions. It is highly compatible
with nonlinear editing systems and network production
systems, enabling efficient file-based operation.
In addition, the menu operation mode can be switched to
VTR mode for operability identical to conventional studio
VTR decks.
You can connect this unit via the standard HD-SDI I/O
connectors to devices provided with HD-SDI interfaces,
including conventional nonlinear editors, monitors, and
other video equipment. This allows you to use this unit as
a video editing or playout player, and as a recorder for
video editing.
Features of this unit
The principal features of this unit are as follows.
MPEG HD422 1) codec
High-quality video and audio recording and
playback
The MPEG HD422 codec provides video compression
compliant with the MPEG-2 422P@HL standard. It
enables HD 4:2:2 (50 Mbps) digital component file
recording in 1080i (1080 effective scanning lines,
interlaced) or 720P (720 effective scanning lines,
progressive) format.
It supports 8-channel audio recording in 24-bit 48 kHz
uncompressed PCM recording format for high sound
quality.
1) MPEG HD422 is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
XAVC codec 1)
The XAVC codec provides video compression compliant
with the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 standard. It enables HD
4:2:2 digital component file recording (CLASS 100) in
1080i (1080 effective scanning lines) format.
It supports 8-channel audio recording in 24-bit 48 kHz
uncompressed PCM recording format for high sound
quality.
1) Requires installation of the optional XDBK-106.
HDDs for internal storage
Long recording times
This unit is equipped with HDDs for internal storage.
These HDDs provide 1 terabyte (TB) of data storage,
allowing you to record up to about 30 hours in the HD422
50 Mbps recording format.
High reliability
This unit is equipped with three HDDs (Data: 2 HDDs;
Fault tolerance: 1 HDD), configured for high reliability as
a RAID-4 1) array.
It can also be equipped with a redundant power supply. 2)
1) RAID-4: Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive Disks Level 4
2) When the optional XDBK-101 is installed. (It is necessary to set the
maintenance menu item M22: OPTION SETTING >REDUNDANT PSU
to “ON”.)
PD2000
PD1000

12 Features
Chapter 1 Overview
SSDs for internal storage
Long recording times
This unit is equipped with SSDs as internal storage. These
SSDs provide 512 GB of data storage, allowing you to
record up to about 16 hours 1) in the HD422 50 Mbps
recording format.
1) Up to about 30 hours can be recorded when two or more optional
XDBK-107 units are installed.
High reliability
This unit is equipped with two SSDs, which can be
configured for high reliability as a RAID-4 1) array. 2)
It can also be equipped with a redundant power supply. 3)
1) RAID-4: Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive Disks 4
2) When the optional XDBK-102 unit or three optional XDBK-107 units are
installed. (It is necessary to set the maintenance menu item D11: RAID to
“on”.)
3) When the optional XDBK-101 unit is installed. (It is necessary to set the
maintenance menu item M22: OPTION SETTING >REDUNDANT PSU
to “ON”.)
High performance
Equipped with high-speed SSDs as internal storage and a
high-performance CPU, this unit has the following
advantages over the XDS-1000/XDS-PD1000.
• Quicker response during playback
• Higher speed in multitasked operation
• Direct control for editing from a nonlinear editor using
CIFS protocol
VTR-like operation
VTR deck operability
Menu 1) operation mode can be switched to VTR mode for
operability identical to conventional studio VTR decks.
1) When Maintenance menu item M397 PORT CONFIGURATION is set to
“VTR mode”.
Multitasking operation
Chase play
You can perform chase play of material being recorded.
Support for multiple network connection
sessions, and the chase transfer facility
It is possible to individually control multiple sessions
using FTP/CIFS protocol (XDS-PD2000: up to eight
sessions; XDS-PD1000: up to four sessions).
You can use FTP/CIFS protocol to transfer the material
being recorded (the chase transfer function).
The XDS-PD2000 allows for direct access to material on
the SSD using CIFS protocol. It also allows for a “chase
editing” function, enabling the material being recorded to
be laid on the timeline.
Multifunction operations
You can perform the following operations in parallel on
individual clips.
• Record signals input on the HD/SD-SDI INPUT
connector to internal storage/Professional Discs/SxS
memory cards
• Copy between media (internal storage, Professional
Discs, SxS memory cards)
• Play clips that have been recorded to the internal storage/
Professional Discs/SxS memory cards
• Upload and download via FTP/CIFS connections
The XDS-PD2000 makes it possible to perform a copy/
network transfer operation at higher speeds than the
XDS-1000/XDS-PD1000.
Recording and playback functions
Support for multiple SD/HD codecs
In addition to the MPEG HD422 codec, this unit supports
the MPEG HD codec.1) It can record HD 4:2:0 digital
component files at both 1080i (35/25/18 Mbps 2)) and
720P (35/25 Mbps 2)), allowing HD operation across a
wide range of recording times and application objectives.
It can also record SD files (at IMX50/40/30 Mbps 3) or by
DVCAM codec).
It also supports the XAVC codec 1) 4) (CLASS 100/50).
1) MPEG HD and XAVC are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
2) SDI recording only supported for 35 Mbps, and playback only supported
for 25 Mbps and 18 Mbps.
3) SDI recording only supported for 30/50 Mbps.
4) Requires installation of the optional XDBK-106.
Support for multiple frame frequencies
This unit can record and play at multiple frame
frequencies: 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, and 23.98P or
720/59.94P and 50P (for MPEG HD422).
Support for mixed format recording
You can record clips to the internal storage at different
system frequencies and in different formats (MPEG2
HD422/HD420, XAVC AI422/AI420 1)).
As long as the frame frequency group is the same, clips in
different recording formats can be recorded or written to
the same Professional Disc or SxS memory card.2) 3)
1)
Requires installation of the optional XDBK-106.
2) The recording format is regarded as different whenever the system
frequency, video resolution, video codec/bit rate, or number of audio
channels or number of bits does not match.
3) XAVC-format clips cannot be mixed with other formats in the Clip folder
on Professional Discs.
The system frequencies supported by this unit are divided
into frame frequency groups, as shown in the following
table.
PD2000
PD2000
PD2000

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Features
Chapter 1 Overview
Continuous playback may not be possible at the transition
point between two clips with different recording formats.
Simultaneous recording to internal storage and
removable disk
The unit supports simultaneous recording to internal
storage and Professional Discs or SxS memory cards (see
page 56).
Linear editing function1)
The unit can function as a recorder to support insert editing
and assembly editing of recorded clips.
1) Installation of the optional XDBK-105 is required.
SD upconvert function
The unit is provided with an upconvert function.
You can input SD signals to the HD/SD-SDI INPUT
connector and record them as HD signals.
HD downconvert function
The unit is provided with a downconvert function. HD clip
playback signals can be downconverted to SD signals and
then output as SD-SDI or composite signals. This allows
you to use this unit for editing and program output in an SD
environment.
1080/720 cross-conversion
This unit supports cross-conversion output. It can output
720 while playing media recorded as 1080, and output
1080 while playing media recorded as 720.
Recording of proxy AV data
Proxy AV data is a low-resolution (1.5 Mbps video, 64
kbps per audio channel), MPEG-4 based version of a full
resolution data stream. Whenever this unit records video
signals input to the HD/SD-SDI INPUT connector,
transfers files to internal storage via a network, copies files
from internal storage to an SxS memory card, etc. it
simultaneously generates and records low-resolution
proxy AV data (see page 113).
High-speed searches with the shuttle/jog dial
The shuttle/jog dial can be used to find scenes inside clips
on the internal storage/Professional Discs, in the same way
as the shuttle and jog dials on conventional VTRs.
In variable-speed mode, you can search in field units at
from –2 to +2 times normal speed. Shuttle mode supports
high-speed searches up to a maximum of ±20 times normal
speed.
Convenient playback and searching
Like previous products in the XDCAM series, this unit
supports convenient search functions, including thumbnail
searches.
Networking
File transfer functions
This unit is equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet connector,
allowing you to perform high-speed file transfers of the
video, audio, and metadata on internal storage using FTP
and other standard protocols.
Network control
You can control this unit via a network by using the
network remote connection. The unit supports traditional
remote control via remote control connectors such as the
RS422 and GPIO connectors. In addition, the high-speed
network interface to external devices enables control by
various other applications, for acquisition of file lists and
display of thumbnails.
Usability enhancements and rich selection
of interfaces
Color LCD display
The unit is equipped with a 16:9, 4.3-inch color LCD
which allows you to check the contents of the media and
use the menu system without connecting an external
monitor.
Tiltable front panel
The front panel is tiltable for easy rack-mount and desktop
operation. You can adjust the panel to the angle that makes
the buttons easiest to use.
Supports a variety of interfaces
This unit supports the following interfaces.
• HD-SDI video, 8-channel audio input and output 1)
• HD-SDI video, 8-channel audio monitor output 1)
• SD-SDI video, 8-channel audio input and output 1)
• SD-SDI video, 8-channel audio monitor output 1)
• SD composite output
• SD composite monitor output
• DVB-ASI TS input and output 2)
• AES/EBU digital audio 8-channel input and output
• Analog audio 2-channel input and output
• Analog audio 2-channel monitor output
• HDMI output
• Monitor output (VGA)
• Timecode input and output
• System timecode input
• Remote control
Frame frequency group System frequency
59.94 Hz 59.94P
59.94i
29.97P
50 Hz 50P
50i
25P
23.98 Hz 23.98P
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Chapter 1 Overview
- RS-422A (D-sub 9-pin) (2)
(In addition to the Sony 9-pin VTR protocol, this unit
supports the Video Disk Control Protocol (VDCP).)
- Video remote (D-sub 9-pin) (1)
- GPIO (D-sub 15-pin) (1)
(4 inputs and 4 outputs)
1) The HD/SD-SDI INPUT connector doubles as an HD-SDI input connector
and an SD-SDI input connector.
2) With an optional PDBK-202 installed.

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System Configurations
Chapter 1 Overview
System Configurations
The figure below shows devices and media that can be
used with this unit.
You can use this unit and these devices to configure the
following systems.
• Satellite news gathering (SNG) system (see page 16)
• Ingesting/editing system (see page 16)
• Live production system (see page 17)
• Broadcast delivery system (see page 17)
PDW-700/PMW-500
HKDV-900 Video Control Unit
VDCP controller
BVE-700
Headphones
HDW-2000 series
PDW-F1600/HD1500
SxS memory cards
• SxS PRO+
•SxS-1
PDW-1500
SD video monitor
HD video monitor
Audio monitor
PC monitor
Laptop computer
Professional Disc
Standard reference
timecode
1) The unit cannot be controlled from the PDW-F1600/
HD1500 using the REMOTE (9P) interface.

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Chapter 1 Overview
Satellite news gathering (SNG) system
The following figure shows an example of SNG system in
which this unit is used as both server and backup recorder.
Ingesting/editing system
The following figure shows an example of system in which
this unit is used as both editing feeder and backup recorder.
On the satellite truck
Computer
(installed with Content Browser)
Camcorder
SDI signal This unit
Save to internal storage
DVB-ASI
TS signal
DVB-ASI
TS signal
This unit
Playout
Save clips
Archive system
Camcorder
Reuse media
Save clips
Computer (ingestion controller)
Remote control (via
Internet Protocol/
Web Service API)
Line input SDI/DVB-ASI TS signal
Camcorder
Recording data
This unit
LAN
Nonlinear editing system Server
FTP/CIFS
Linear editing system
SDI signal
RS422
Archive system
Save clips
Recorder
PDW-F1600
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Chapter 1 Overview
Live production system
The following figure shows an example of sports relay or
live recording system in which this unit is used as both
editing feeder and backup recorder.
Delivery system
The following figure shows an example of program
delivery system in which this unit is used as both server
and backup player.
Slow-motion/replay controller
RS422 (VDCP)
Camcorder
Live video (SID signal)
This unit
SDI signal
Monitor
Slow-motion/
replay video
LAN
FTP/CIFS
Nonlinear editing
system (pre-/post-
editing)
Computer (Content
Browser installed)
Read in video
from library
Save
recorded clips
Archive/library system
Nonlinear editing system
Material server
Recording system
LAN
MXF file
Save clips
Computer (program
transmission controller)
RS422 (VDCP)
Playout
This unit
Play out emergency video directly
from Professional Disc
SDI signal

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Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
Chapter2
Names and Functions of
Parts
Front Panel
The names and symbols of buttons and knobs on the front
panel are color coded according to function.
White: Function when the button or knob is operated
independently.
Orange: Function when the button is operated with the
SHIFT button held down.
Blue: Function related to thumbnail operations.
aPHONES jack
This is a standard stereo jack. Connect stereo headphones
to monitor the audio during recording and playback. (Non-
audio signals are muted.) The monitored channel is
selected with MONITR L and MONITR R on the HOME
page of the function menu (see page 48).
bLEVEL (volume) adjustment knob
Adjust the volume of headphones with this knob. You can
also cause this knob to simultaneously adjust the output
volume from the ANALOG AUDIO MONITOR/
OUTPUT2 R/1, L/2 connectors on the rear panel. To do
this, set setup menu item 114 AUDIO MONITOR
OUTPUT LEVEL to “variable”.
1Port and media selection section (see page 19)
1PHONES jack
2LEVEL adjustment knob
3On/standby (1) button and indicator
4ALARM indicator
5INTERNAL ACCESS indicator
6MAINTENANCE connector
7REMOTE button
3Memory card slots (see page 20)
4Audio level adjustment section (see page 20)
8KEY INHI switch
5Display/menu control
section (see page 21)
6Recording and playback control section (see page 22)
7Shuttle/jog/variable-speed playback
control section (see page 23)
2Disc control section
(see page 20)

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Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
cOn/standby (1) button and indicator
When the main power switch on the rear panel is in the on
position, this switches the unit between the operating state
(the indicator is lit green) and the standby state (the
indicator is lit red).
To put the unit into the operating state, press this button
and hold it down for a short time (0.25 seconds or longer)
while the indicator is lit red. The indicator changes to lit
green, and the unit enters the operating state.
To put the unit into the standby state, press this button and
hold it down for a longer time (1 second or longer) while
the indicator is lit green. The indicator changes to flashing
green and then lit red, and the unit enters the standby state.
When using this unit, normally leave the main power
switch on the rear panel in the on position, and use this
button to switch the unit between the operating state and
standby state.
To switch the state of this unit from standby state (the main
switch on the rear panel is on) to operative state, wait at
least three seconds after the unit has entered standby state
and then press the on/standby button on the front panel.
dALARM indicator
This flashes to alert you to an error in the unit, and goes out
when the cause of the error is removed.
Flashing red: An error that requires service has occurred,
in most cases a hardware error.
Flashing orange: A warning level error has occurred.
A message appears on the display when this indicator
starts flashing. For details, see “Troubleshooting”
(page 139).
eINTERNAL (internal storage) ACCESS indicator
This lights when the internal storage is accessed.
Do not turn off the main power switch on the rear panel or
disconnect the power cord while the INTERNAL
ACCESS indicator is lit. Doing so may corrupt the data on
the storage.
fMAINTENANCE connector
This is the USB connector for maintenance.
gREMOTE button
Press this button, turning it on, to perform remote control
of this unit from a device connected to the REMOTE (9P)
R/P2 and P1 connectors.
This allows you to control the recording and playback
ports individually.
When pressed simultaneously with the SHIFT button, a
dialog appears where you can establish or disconnect a
remote connection. The function is identical to “F6: NET
ENA” in the CLIP F Menu.
For details about establishing/disconnecting remote
connections, see “P2 OTHER page” in “Clip F Menu”
(page 80).
hKEY INHI (inhibit) switch
This turns key operation inhibit mode on or off.
1Port and media selection section
This unit has a recording port and a playback port. You can
control these ports independently by selecting one of them
with the REC/PB2 PORT or PB1 PORT button.
When the maintenance menu item M397 PORT
CONFIGURATION is set to “VTR mode”, the ports
operate together in unison, and cannot be selected.
aREC/PB2 PORT (recording port) button
Before performing recording operations on the front panel
of this unit, press this button to select the recording port.
E-E signals (the video of the input signals) are output to the
display and to the video monitor output connectors.
When a clip list screen is displayed, pressing this button
does not output E-E signals to the display. To operate this
button, first press the THUMBNAIL button to switch to
the basic operation screen or the video monitor screen.
Even when a clip list screen is displayed, pressing this
button switches the output signals of the video monitor
output connectors to E-E signals.
bPB1 PORT (playback port) button
Before performing playback operations on the front panel
of this unit, press this button to select the playback port.
Playback video is output to the display and to the video
output connectors/video monitor connectors.
When a clip list screen is displayed, pressing this button
does not output playback signals to the display or video
output connectors. To operate this button, first press the
THUMBNAIL button to switch to the basic operation
screen or the video monitor screen.
Note
Note
Note
Note
1REC/PB2 PORT
button
2PB1 PORT button
3INTERNAL
button
5MEMORY button
6Slot selection lamps
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Even when a clip list screen is displayed, pressing this
button switches the output signals of the video monitor
output connectors to playback video signals.
cINTERNAL (internal storage) button
This button selects internal storage as the operation target
media.
dDISC button
This button selects a Professional Disc as the operation
target media.
eMEMORY button
This button selects an SxS memory card as the operation
target media.
fSlot selection lamps
These light to indicate the selected memory card slot.
2Disc control section
aDISC ACCESS indicator
This lights when the Professional Disc is accessed.
While the DISC ACCESS indicator is lit, do not turn off
the main power switch on the rear panel or disconnect the
power cord.
This could lead to a loss of data from the disc.
bDISC IN indicator
This lights when a Professional Disc is inserted.
cDisc slot
Insert a Professional Disc in this slot (see page 52).
dEJECT button
To remove the Professional Disc, press this button (see
page 52).
3Memory card slots
aMemory card slots
These two slots (A and B) can receive SxS memory cards
(see page 54).
bEject buttons
To remove the SxS memory card from the slot, press the
eject button to release the lock, then press the button once
more. This makes the media come out of the slot partially
(see page 54).
cMEMORY ACCESS A/B lamps
Indicate the state of slots A and B (see page 54).
4Audio level adjustment section
aCH-1/ALL CH, CH-2 to CH-4 (audio level)
adjustment knobs
Depending on the setting of the VARIABLE switch, these
adjust the input audio or playback audio levels of channels
1 to 4.
You can adjust levels of channels 5 to 8 using the function
menu. For details, see “P3 AUDIO page” (page 50).
By the setting of setup menu item 131 AUDIO VOLUME,
you can enable the CH-1/ALL CH adjustment knob to
simultaneously adjust all eight channels. When this
simultaneous adjustment is enabled, the ALL CH indicator
lights.
Note
1DISC ACCESS indicator
2DISC IN indicator
3Disc slot
4EJECT button
1Memory card slots
2Eject buttons
3MEMORY ACCESS A/B lamps
1CH-1/ALL CH, CH-2 to CH-4 adjustment knobs
2VARIABLE switch