Sony XDCAM PDW-HD1500 User manual

PROFESSIONAL DISC RECORDER
PDW-HD1500
INSTALLATION MANUAL
1st Edition

PDW-HD1500 IM
!WARNING
This manual is intended for qualified service personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or injury, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
!WARNUNG
Die Anleitung ist nur für qualifiziertes Fachpersonal bestimmt.
Alle Wartungsarbeiten dürfen nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal ausgeführt werden. Um die
Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages, Feuergefahr und Verletzungen zu vermeiden, sind bei
Wartungsarbeiten strikt die Angaben in der Anleitung zu befolgen. Andere als die angegeben
Wartungsarbeiten dürfen nur von Personen ausgeführt werden, die eine spezielle Befähigung
dazu besitzen.
!AVERTISSEMENT
Ce manual est destiné uniquement aux personnes compétentes en charge de l’entretien. Afin
de réduire les risques de décharge électrique, d’incendie ou de blessure n’effectuer que les
réparations indiquées dans le mode d’emploi à moins d’être qualifié pour en effectuer d’autres.
Pour toute réparation faire appel à une personne compétente uniquement.
For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral
device wiring that might have excessive voltage to the
following port(s).
: NETWORK connector
Follow the instructions for the above port(s).

PDW-HD1500 IM 1 (P)
Vorsicht!
Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch
der Batterie.
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom
Hersteller empfohlenen ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung
gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.
ATTENTION
Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement
incorrect de la batterie.
Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même
type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le
constructeur.
Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément
aux instructions du fabricant.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri-Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig
håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri
af samme fabrikat og type.
Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
ADVARSEL
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare.
Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som
anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten.
Brukt batteri returneres
apparatleverandøren.
VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.
Använd samma batterityp eller en likvärdig typ
som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.
Kassera använt batteri enligt gällande
föreskrifter.
VAROITUS
Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti
asennettu.
Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan
suosittelemaan tyyppiin.
Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden
mukaisesti.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

PDW-HD1500 IM
2 (P)
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.
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)
Standard : IEC60825-1 (2001)
This Professional Disc Recorder is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT.
This label is located on the top panel of the drive unit.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
GEFAHR
Bei geöffnetem Laufwerk und beschädigter oder
deaktivierter Verriegelung tritt ein unsichtbarer
Laserstrahl aus. Direkter Kontakt mit dem
Laserstrahl ist unbedingt zu vermeiden.
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.
Top: 2 cm (1 inches) or more
Right, Left: 2 cm (1 inches) or more
Rear: 25 cm (10 inches) or more

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PDW-HD1500 IM
Table of Contents
Manual Structure
Purpose of this manual ........................................................... 3 (E)
Related manuals ..................................................................... 3 (E)
Trademarks ............................................................................. 3 (E)
1. Installation
1-1. Installation Procedure .............................................. 1-1 (E)
1-2. Supplied Accessories ............................................... 1-1 (E)
1-3. Operating Conditions ............................................... 1-2 (E)
1-4. Power Supply ........................................................... 1-3 (E)
1-5. Installation Space ..................................................... 1-4 (E)
1-5-1. Outside Dimensions ....................................... 1-4 (E)
1-5-2. Notes on Installation ....................................... 1-5 (E)
1-5-3. Rack Mounting ............................................... 1-6 (E)
1-6. Connectors/Cables ................................................... 1-7 (E)
1-7. Signal Inputs and Outputs ........................................ 1-8 (E)
1-8. Settings after Installation ....................................... 1-11 (E)

3 (E)
PDW-HD1500 IM
Purpose of this manual
This manual is the installation manual of Professional Disc Recorder PDW-HD1500.
This manual is intended for use by trained system and service engineers, and
describes the information on installing the PDW-HD1500.
Related manuals
Besides this Installation Manual, the following manuals are prepared for PDW-
HD1500.
..
..
.Operation Manual (Supplied with this unit)
This manual describes the application and operation of this unit.
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.Maintenance Manual volume 1 (Available on request)
This manual describes detailed service overview, error messages, periodic check
and maintenance, replacement of main parts, and alignments required for parts-
level service.
For obtaining, contact your local Sony Sales Office/Service Center.
..
..
.Maintenance Manual volume 2 (Available on request)
This manual describes detailed parts list, block diagrams, schematic diagrams, and
board layouts required for parts-level service.
For obtaining, contact your local Sony Sales Office/Service Center.
Trademarks
Trademarks and registered trademarks used in this manual are follows.
.Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
Manual Structure

1-1 (E)
PDW-HD1500 IM
1-3. Operating Conditions
1-4. Power Supply
1-6. Connectors / Cables
1-7. Signal Inputs and Outputs
1-8. Settings after Installation
Start
Determination of
installation place
Unpacking
*Connection
*Initial setup
*Operation check
End
n
When the unit is transported, it is required to pack the unit into the specified new packing materials.
Do not reuse the packing materials.
1-5. Installation Space
Installation
Section 1
Installation
1-1. Installation Procedure
Installation procedure of this unit is shown on the following flowchart.
Refer to each section about detail of each flow.
The operation manual is also reqruired to do *-marked flow.
1-2. Supplied Accessories
Cap, BNC ........................................................................ 12
Cap, DC OUT .................................................................... 1
Cap, XLR (F) ..................................................................... 2
Cap, XLR (M) ................................................................... 4
Cap, DUST ........................................................................ 2
Operation manual (Japanese) ............................................ 1
Operation manual (English) .............................................. 1
Installation manual ............................................................ 1
CD-ROM (Operation manual) ........................................... 1
CD-ROM (XDCAM APPLICATION SOFTWARE) ....... 1
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After installation, be sure to use the supplied cap for protecting unused connector.

1-2 (E) PDW-HD1500 IM
1-3. Operating Conditions
c
Do not block an air vent. If ventilation is not enough, the unit may be damaged due to increase of the
internal temperature of the unit.
.Do not shove the unit into a cramped place with poor ventilation.
.Be sure to make cleaning if a cooling fan or air vent is covered with dust.
.Do not turn over the unit or place the unit on its side.
.Do not place the unit on a longhaired carpet.
.Do not cover the unit with cloth.
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Good air circulaiton is essential to prevent internal heat build-up. Place the unit in location with sufficient
air circulation.
Do not block the ventilation holes of the cabinet and the front and rear panels.
Operating temperature: 5 dC to 40 dC
Operating humidity: 25 % to 90 % (Condensation not allowed)
Storage temperature: _20 dC to 60 dC
Locations to avoid:
.Areas where the unit will be exposed to direct sunlight of any other strong lights.
.Areas near heat sources.
.Dusty areas or areas subject to vibration.
.Areas with strong magnetic field.
.Areas with much electrical noise.
.Areas with much static electricity.
.Areas that is impossible to find a specified room for installation.
(Refer to Section “1-5. Installation Space” .)
.Areas windtight.

1-3 (E)
PDW-HD1500 IM
PDW-HD1500
Rear view
DC power cord
Lithium-ion battery
BP-GL95
BP-L80S
Battery adaptor
BKP-L551
1-4. Power Supply
The unit works with three types of power supply: AC, DC, and a battery. When repairing or checking the
unit, using AC power is recommended.
Power voltage: 100 to 240 V AC
11 to 17 V DC
Power consumption: AC: 80 W
DC: 65 W (at power save mode 55 W)
n
When using the battery, check the remaining amount with the indicator on the side of the battery.
When the battery is nearly dead, the battery indicator on the left side of the LCD panel will blink. For
details, refer to the operation manual supplied with the unit.

1-4 (E) PDW-HD1500 IM
1-5. Installation Space
1-5-1. Outside Dimensions
210
132 9.512.5
396.4
71
373.3
174
Unit: mm

1-5 (E)
PDW-HD1500 IM
Screw holes
PDW-HD1500 Left side view
1-5-2. Notes on Installation
c
To avoid an injury, do not install the unit on rickety table.
Ventilation and Installation Space for Servicing
.Do not block the air exhaust sections (rear panel) and the air vent (bottom of front side and both the
right and left sides).
.Do not install the unit with the feet (four parts on the bottom) removed.
.In order to make a unit with good ventilation, ensure sufficient clearance around the unit.
.Be sure to provide 2 cm or more space to both the right and left sides and the top of the unit, and 25 cm
or more space behind the unit.
.Do not install equipment on this unit.
n
Provide 2 cm or more space to both right and left sides of the unit. Providing 20 cm or more space above
the unit is recommended considering service operations.
Battery Adapter Attachment
When the unit is operated with a battery, be sure to use the following battery adapter and battery pack:
.Battery adapter: BKP-L551
.Battery pack: BP-GL95
BP-L80S
Attaching Position of the Battery Adapter
Install the battery adapter by screwing two screws into the holes on the left side of the unit.
Regarding installation, refer to the operation manual.

1-6 (E) PDW-HD1500 IM
1-5-3. Rack Mounting
Notes on Rack Mounting
.A rise in temperature inside the rack due to a residual heat by neighboring units will bad effects on the
unit. Check that the temperature inside the rack is within the range of specified operating temperature
of the unit.
.Do not cover the exhaust port or ventilation holes (lower front, right and left sides).
.When installing units side by side, leave 1 cm or more of space to the both side of each PDW-HD1500.
Blocking the air intake will damage the unit.
.Leave 25 cm or more of space to the rear of the unit.
.Use a commecially available rack mount kit.
Select an appropriate shelf taking size and weight of the unit into consideration.
.Never remove the top and bottom panels, handle, or legs of the unit when installing.
.Use adequately long cables for connection of the connector panel, considering that the unit is pulled out
from the rack.
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After rack mounting, check that the temperature inside the rack is within the range of 5 dC through 35 dC.

1-7 (E)
PDW-HD1500 IM
1-6. Connectors/Cables
When external cables are connected to the connectors of this unit, the hardware listed below (or equivalents) must be used:
Panel indication Connection connector Connection cable
(Sony P/N) (Sony P/N)
REF. VIDEO INPUT Plug, BNC, 75 ZBELDEN 8281 cable or equivalent
COMPOSITE OUT
TIME CODE IN
TIME CODE OUT
SDSDI OUTPUT Plug, BNC, 75 ZBELDEN 8281 cable or equivalent
Maximum cable length: 200 m
(Reference value based on DNW series)
HDSDI INPUT Plug, BNC, 75 ZBELDEN 1694A cable or equivalent
HDSDI OUTPUT Maximum cable length: 100 m
DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN (Reference value based on HDW series)
DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT
ANALOG AUDIO INPUT XLR 3P, MALE (1-508-084-00) _
ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT XLR 3P, FEMALE (1-508-083-00) _
AUDIO MONITOR
DC IN XLR 4P, FEMALE (1-508-362-00) DC power cord
(1-551-577-00: supplied with AC-550/550CE)
REMOTE Plug 4P MALE (1-566-425-11) _
REMOTE (9P) D-sub 9P MALE 9P remote control cable (RCC-G series)
VIDEO CONTROL RCC-5G (5 m)/10G (10 m)/30G (30 m)
PHONES JM-60 stereo phone plug _
(commercially available)
S400 (i.LINK) IEEE1394 6P STP cable is recommented.
(STP: Shielded Twist Pair)
(NETWORK) RJ-45 8P 1000BASE-T standard conformity article
UTP cable is recommented.
(UTP: Unshielded Twist Pair)

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1-7. Signal Inputs and Outputs
Communications connectors
6VIDEO CONTROL D-SUB 9P connector x1 (for HKDV-900 connection)
Video control
9REMOTE (9P) D-SUB 9P connector x1 (RS-422A interface)
Remote control
!; S400 (i.LINK) 6P, Conform to IEEE1394, Correspond to S400
!' NETWORK RJ-45 8P modular jack
10BASE-T (Conform to IEEE802.3i)
100BASE-TX (Conform to IEEE802.3u)
1000BASE-T (Conform to IEEE802.3ab)
1
0
!-
!= !;!' !\
![ !]
29
5
4
6
7
8
3

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PDW-HD1500 IM
Input connectors
4TIME CODE IN BNC x1
Time code 0.5 to 18.0 V p-p, High Impedance, unbalanced
5DC IN 12V XLR 4-pin x1
DC +11 to 17 V
7REF.VIDEO INPUT BNC x2 (In loop through connection)
External reference video signal
SD: 0.3 V p-p, 75 Z, negative sync (Black burst or composite sync)
HD: 0.6 V p-p, 75 Z, negative sync (3-level sync)
!/ HDSDI INPUT BNC x1
Component digital (1.485 Gbit/s) SMPTE 292M
!- ANALOG AUDIO INPUT XLR 3-pin x2
CH-1/CH-2 Analog audio 2 channels
_60 dBu (MIC selected), _6 dBu, _3 dBu, 0 dBu, +4 dBu selectable,
high impedance, balanced
!' DIGITAL AUDIO IN BNC x2 (1 set: CH1/2, CH3/4)
(AES/EBU) Digital audio AES/EBU format, Conform to AES-3id-1995
Output connectors
1SDSDI OUTPUT 1 BNC x1
Component digital (270 Mbits/s) SMPTE 259M/ITU-R BT.656
SDSDI OUTPUT 2 BNC x1 (Character superimpose enabled)
(SUPER) Component digital (270 Mbits/s) SMPTE 259M/ITU-R BT.656
2COMPOSITE BNC x1
OUTPUT 1 Analog composite video 1.0 V p-p, 75 Z, negative sync
COMPOSITE BNC x1 (Character superimpose enabled)
OUTPUT 2 Analog composite video 1.0 V p-p, 75 Z, negative sync
3REMOTE 4-pin connector x1 (RM-280)
DC +12 V (+11 to 17 V), 0.5 A (max)
4TIME CODE OUT BNCx1
Time code 1.2 V p-p ±3 dB (75 Zload), unbalanced
!= HDSDI OUTPUT 1 BNC x1
Component digital (1.485 Gbits/s) SMPTE 292M
HDSDI OUTPUT 2 BNC x2 (Character superimpose enabled)
Component digital (1.485 Gbits/s) SMPTE 292M
![ ANALOG AUDIO XLR 3-pin x2
OUTPUT 1, 2 Analog audio 2 channels (Channel selectable from menu)
+4 dBu, 0 dBu, _3 dBu, _6 dBu selectable (600 Zload), low impedance,
balanced
!] AUDIO MONITOR XLR 3-pin x2
OUTPUT R/L Analog audio channel (Channel selectable from menu)
+4 dBu, 0 dBu, _3 dBu, _6 dBu selectable (600 Zload), low impedance,
balanced
!' DIGITAL AUDIO BNC x2 (1 set: CH1/2, CH3/4)
OUT (AES/EBU) Digital audio AES/EBU format, Conform to AES-3id-1995
PHONES JM-60 stereo phone jack
(at the front) Analog audio
up to _13 dBu adjustable (8 Zload), unbalanced
Other
8MAINTENANCE High-Speed USB (USB2.0) x2

1-10 (E) PDW-HD1500 IM
FemaleMale
(External View) (External View)
(External View)
!- ANALOG AUDIO INPUT: 3-pin (female)
![ ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT: 3-pin (male)
!] AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT: 3-pin (male)
Pin No. Signal
1 GND
2X
3Y
6VIDEO CONTROL: 9-pin (female)
Pin No. Signal
1 GND
2 VPC_TX (_) (Output)
3 VPC_RX (+) (Input)
4 GND
5NC
6 GND
7 VPC_TX (+) (Output)
8 VPC_RX (_) (Input)
9 GND
15
96
(External View)
15
96
(External View)
9REMOTE (9P): 9-pin (female)
Pin No. Signal
1 GND
2 RM TX (_) (Output)
3 RM RX (+) (Input)
4 GND
5NC
6 GND
7 RM TX (+) (Output)
8 RM RX (_) (Input)
9 GND
5DC IN 12V: 4-pin (male)
Pin No. Signal
1 GND
2NC
3NC
4 EXT DC
3REMOTE: 4-pin (female)
Pin No. Signal
1 UNREG GND
2NC
3NC
4 UNREG +12 V
(External View)

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PDW-HD1500 IM
!\!\
!\!\
!\ S400 (i.LINK) : (6P)
Pin No. Signal I/O Specifications
1 VP I BUS POWER
2VG _GND
3 NTPB I/O STROBE B (_)
4 TPB I/O STROBE B (+)
5 NTPA I/O DATA A (_)
6 TPA I/O DATA A (+)
2 4 6
1 3 5
(External View)
81
(External View)
(External View)
4
1
8
5
88
88
8MAINTENANCE
Pin No. Signal
1 USB1_VBUS
2 USB1_D_
3 USB1_D+
4 GND
5 USB2_VBUS
6 USB2_D_
7 USB2_D+
8 GND
!;!;
!;!;
!; (NETWORK)
Pin No. Signal I/O
1 BI DA+I/O
2 BI DA_I/O
3 BI DB+I/O
4 BI DC+I/O
5 BI DC_I/O
6 BI DB_I/O
7 BI DD+I/O
8 BI DD_I/O
1-8. Settings after Installation
For the settings after installation, refer to the operation
manual.