Sony Computer Drive PDW D1 User Manual

Professional Disc Drive Unit  
PDW-D1  
OPERATION MANUAL [English]  
1st Edition  
 
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS  
APPLICABLE FOR OTHER  
COUNTRIES.  
1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core  
mainslead)/ApplianceConnector/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).  
This symbol is intended  
to alert the user to the  
presence of uninsulated  
“dangerous voltage”  
within the product’s  
enclosure that may be of  
sufficient magnitude to  
constitute a risk of  
If you have questions on the use of the  
above Power Cord/Appliance Connector/  
Plug, please consult a qualified service  
personnel.  
When installing the installation space must  
be secured in consideration of the  
ventilation and service operation.  
• Do not block the ventilation slots at the  
left side and right side panels, and vents  
of fans.  
• 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.  
electric shock to persons.  
This symbol is intended  
to alert the user to the  
presence of important  
operating and  
maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the  
literature accompanying  
the appliance.  
When the unit is installed on the desk or the  
like, leave at least 0.5 cm of space in the left  
and right sides.  
Leaving 5 cm or more of space above the  
unit is recommended for service operation.  
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  
Minimum 1.5 m, Less than 2.5  
m (8 ft 3 in)  
The PDW-D1 is classified as a CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT.  
Length  
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.  
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Laser diode properties  
CAUTION  
Wavelength: 403 to 410 nm  
Use of controls or adjustments or  
performance of procedures other than those  
specified herein may result in hazardous  
radiation exposure.  
Emission duration: Continuous  
Laser output power: 65 mW (max. of  
pulse peak), 35 mW (max. of CW)  
Tekniska data för laserdiod  
Våglängd: 403 till 410 nm  
Emissionslängd: Kontinuerlig  
Laseruteffekt: 65 mW (max. för  
pulstopp), 35 mW (max. för kontinuerlig  
våg)  
VAROITUS!  
LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA  
KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA  
MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA  
ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN  
TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1  
YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE  
LASERSÄTEILYLLE.  
Spesifikasjoner laserdiode  
Bølgelengde: 403 til 410 nm  
Strålingens varighet: Kontinuerlig  
Laserens effekt: 65 mW (maks  
stråletoppunkt), 35 mW (maks ved  
kontinuerlig stråling)  
VARNING  
OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ  
ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I DENNA  
BRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERATS,  
KAN ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS FÖR  
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM  
ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN FÖR  
LASERKLASS 1.  
Laserdiodin ominaisuudet  
Aallon pituus: 403 - 410 nm  
Välityksen kesto: Jatkuva  
Laserlähdön teho: 65 mW (sykehuipun  
maks.), 35 mW (jatkuvan aallon maks.)  
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;  
This label is located on the  
top panel of the drive unit.  
CAUTION  
As the laser beam used in this Professional  
Disc Recorder is harmful to the eyes, do not  
attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer  
servicing to qualified personnel only.  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
CAUTION  
The use of optical instruments with this  
product will increase eye hazard.  
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– 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.  
Lithium-Ion batteries are  
recyclable.  
You can help preserve our  
environment by returning  
your used rechargeable  
batteries to the collection  
and recycling location  
nearest you.  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in  
this manual could void your authority to  
operate this equipment.  
For more information regarding  
recycling of rechargeable batteries, call  
toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit  
The shielded interface cable recommended  
in this manual must be used with this  
equipment in order to comply with the  
limits for a digital device pursuant to  
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or  
leaking lithium-ion batteries.  
If you have any questions about this product, you  
may call;  
Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-  
• RECYCLING NICKEL METAL  
HYDRIDE BATTERIES  
Nickel metal hydride  
batteries are recyclable.  
You can help preserve our  
environment by returning  
your used rechargeable  
batteries to the collection  
and recycling location  
nearest you.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name  
Model  
: SONY  
: PDW-D1  
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics  
Inc.  
Address  
: 16450 W.  
For more information regarding  
recycling of rechargeable batteries, call  
toll free1-800-822-8837, or visit  
Bernardo Dr, San  
Diego, CA 92127  
U.S.A.  
Telephone Number : 858-942-2230  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or  
leaking lithium-ion batteries.  
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 the customers in Europe  
This product with the CE marking complies  
with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)  
and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/  
EEC) issued by the Commission of the  
European Community.  
Compliance with these directives implies  
conformity to the following European  
standards:  
• EN60065: Product Safety  
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic  
Interference (Emission)  
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic  
Susceptibility (Immunity)  
For the customers in the USA  
and Canada  
• RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION  
BATTERIES  
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This product is intended for use in the  
following Electromagnetic  
Environment(s):  
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light  
industrial), E3 (urban outdoors) and E4  
(controlled EMC environment, ex. TV  
studio).  
Voor de Klanten in Nederland  
• Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde  
batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te  
worden tijdens de levensduur van het  
apparaat.  
• Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de  
batterij toch vervangen moet worden.  
De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden  
door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.  
• Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze  
in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).  
• Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de  
levensduur in voor recycling, de batterij  
zal dan op correcte wijze verwerkt  
worden.  
For Customers in Taiwan only  
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A l’installation, un espace d’installation  
doit être ménagé en considérant la  
ventilation et les opérations de service.  
• Ne pas bloquer les fentes de ventilation  
sur les panneaux latéraux droit et gauche,  
et les orifices des ventilateurs.  
AVERTISSEMENT  
Afin d’éviter tout risque  
d’incendie ou d’électrocution,  
ne pas exposer l’appareil à la  
pluie ou à l’humidité.  
• Ménager un espace autour de l’appareil  
pour la ventilation.  
• Laisser un espace de plus de 10 cm à  
l’arrière de l’appareil pour assurer une  
zone d’opération. Quand l’appareil est  
installé sur un bureau ou similaire,  
ménager au moins 0,5 cm d’espace sur  
les côtés droit et gauche.  
Laisser un espace d’au moins 5 cm au-  
dessus de l’appareil pour le service est  
recommandé.  
Afin d’écarter tout risque  
d’électrocution, garder le  
coffret fermé. Ne confier  
l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à  
un personnel qualifié.  
CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE  
RELIÉ À LA TERRE.  
IMPORTANT  
La plaquette signal tique est pos e sur le  
dessous de l’appareil. (Quand l’appareil est  
orienté verticalement.)  
Le PDW-D1 est classé PRODUIT LASER  
DE CLASSE 1.  
ATTENTION  
Propriétés de la diode laser  
Longueur d’onde : 403 à 410 nm  
Durée d’émission : Continue  
Puissance de sortie laser : 65 mW (maxi  
de crête d’impulsion), 35 mW (maxi  
d’ondes entretenues)  
Eviter d’exposer l’appareil à un  
égouttement ou à des éclaboussures et ne  
placer aucun objet rempli de liquide,  
comme un vase, sur l’appareil.  
ATTENTION  
Cet appareil n’est pas déconnecté de la  
source d’alimentation secteur tant qu’il est  
raccordé à la prise murale, même si  
l’appareil lui-même a été mis hors tension.  
Ne pas installer l’appareil dans un endroit  
confiné, par exemple une bibliothèque ou  
un placard encastré.  
Cet appareil possède son interrupteur  
principal sur le panneau arrière. Installer  
l’appareil de façon que l’utilisateur puisse  
accéder facilement à l’interrupteur  
principal.  
Avant d’utiliser un câble à fiche modulaire :  
Par mesure de sécurité, ne pas raccorder à  
un connecteur pour câblage de périphérique  
qui pourrait avoir une tension excessive.  
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• RECYCLAGE DES  
ACCUMULATEURS À HYDRURE  
MÉTALLIQUE DE NICKEL  
Cette étiquette est placée sur  
le panneau supérieur de  
l’unité de commande.  
Les accumulateurs à  
hydrure métallique de  
nickel sont recyclables.  
Vous pouvez contribuer à  
préserver  
l’environnement en  
rapportant les piles usées  
dans un point de  
ATTENTION  
Comme le rayon laser utilisé dans cet  
Enregistreur de disques pour professionnels  
est dangereux pour les yeux, ne pas essayer  
de démonter le coffret. Faire effectuer  
l’entretien uniquement par un personnel  
qualifié.  
collection et recyclage le  
plus proche.  
ATTENTION  
L’emploi d’instruments optiques avec ce  
produit augmentera les risques pour les  
yeux.  
Pour plus d’informations sur le recyclage  
des accumulateurs, téléphonez au  
numéro gratuit  
1-800-822-8837 (Etats-Unis et Canada  
uniquement), ou visitez http://  
ATTENTION  
L’emploi de commandes ou ajustements ou  
l’exécution de procédures autres que celles  
spécifiées ici peut provoquer une exposition  
dangereuse au rayonnement.  
Avertissment : Ne pas utiliser des  
accumulateurs aux ions de lithium qui  
sont endommagés ou qui fuient.  
Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-  
Unis et au Canada.  
• RECYCLAGE DES  
ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE  
LITHIUM  
Pour les clients européens  
Ce produit portant la marque CE est  
conforme à la fois à la Directive sur la  
compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC)  
(89/336/CEE) et à la Directive sur les  
basses tensions  
(73/23/CEE) émises par la Commission de  
la Communauté européenne.  
Les accumulateurs aux  
ions de lithium sont  
recyclables.  
Vous pouvez contribuer à  
La conformité à ces directives implique la  
conformité aux normes européennes  
suivantes :  
• EN60065 : Sécurité des produits  
• EN55103-1 : Interférences  
électromagnétiques (émission)  
• EN55103-2 : Sensibilité  
électromagnétique (immunité)  
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans  
les environnements électromagnétiques  
suivants :  
préserver  
l’environnement en  
rapportant les piles usées  
dans un point de  
collection et recyclage le  
plus proche.  
Pour plus d’informations sur le recyclage  
des accumulateurs, téléphonez au  
numéro gratuit  
1-800-822-8837 (Etats-Unis et Canada  
uniquement), ou visitez http://  
E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et  
industrie légère),  
E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement  
EMC contrôlé ex. studio de télévision).  
Avertissment : Ne pas utiliser des  
accumulateurs aux ions de lithium qui  
sont endommagés ou qui fuient.  
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AVERTISSEMENT :  
1. Utilisez un câble d’alimentation  
(cordon secteur trifilaire), un  
connecteur d’appareil ménager et une  
fiche avec mise à la terre homologués  
selon la réglementation de votre pays,  
le cas échéant.  
2. Utilisez un câble d’alimentation  
(cordon secteur trifilaire), un  
connecteur d’appareil ménager et une  
fiche dont la capacité en tension (V) et  
en intensité électrique (A) convient à  
cet appareil.  
Pour toute question au sujet de l’utilisation  
du câble d’alimentation, du connecteur  
d’appareil ménager ou de la fiche  
mentionnés ci-dessus, consultez un  
réparateur qualifié.  
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Bei Verwendung eines Kabels mit RJ-11-  
Stecker:  
WARNUNG  
Aus Sicherheitsgründen nicht mit einer  
Komponente verbinden, die u.U. eine  
übermäßig hohe Spannung führt.  
Um Feuergefahr und die  
Gefahr eines elektrischen  
Schlages zu vermeiden, darf  
das Gerät weder Regen noch  
Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt  
werden.  
Bei der Aufstellung muss sichergestellt  
werden, dass der Aufstellungsort  
ausreichende Lüftung und Zugang zur  
Wartung bietet.  
• Nicht die Lüftungsschlitze an den linken  
und rechten Seitenplatten und die  
Lüftungsöffnungen der Gebläse  
verdecken.  
• Ausreichend Platz um das Gerät zur  
Lüftung lassen.  
• Mehr als 10 cm Platz hinter dem Gerät  
zur Sicherstellung des Betriebsbereichs  
lassen.  
Um einen elektrischen Schlag  
zu vermeiden, darf das  
Gehäuse nicht geöffnet  
werden. Überlassen Sie  
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur  
qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.  
Wenn das Gerät auf einem Tisch o.ä.  
aufgestellt wird, mindestens 0,5 cm links  
und rechts vom Gerät freilassen.  
Um richtige Wartung zu erlauben, sollten  
über dem Gerät mindestens 5 cm freier  
Platz vorhanden sein.  
DIESES GERÄT MUSS  
GEERDET WERDEN.  
WICHTIG  
Am Boden des Geräts befindet sich das  
Typenschild. (Wenn das Gerät senkrecht  
aufgestellt ist.)  
ACHTUNG  
Das Gerät ist nicht tropf- und  
spritzwassersicher, daher dürfen keine mit  
Flüssigkeiten gefüllten Gegenstände, z. B.  
Vasen, darauf abgestellt werden.  
Der PDW-D1 ist als CLASS 1 LASER  
PRODUCT eingestuft.  
Eigenschaften der Laserdiode  
ACHTUNG  
Wellenlänge: 403 bis 410 nm  
Emissionsdauer. Ununterbrochen  
Laser-Ausgangsleistung: 65 mW (max.  
Impulsspitze), 35 mW (max.  
Dauerstrich)  
Solange das Netzkabel an eine  
Netzsteckdose angeschlossen ist, bleibt das  
Gerät auch im ausgeschalteten Zustand mit  
dem Stromnetz verbunden.  
Das Gerät nicht an Orten aufstellen, z.B. in  
Bücherregalen oder Einbauschränken, wo  
keine ausreichende Belüftung gewährleistet  
ist.  
Der Hauptschalter dieses Geräts befindet  
sich an der Rückwand. Stellen Sie das Gerät  
so auf, dass jederzeitiger Zugriff auf diesen  
Hauptschalter gewährleistet ist.  
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• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische  
Verträglichkeit (Störaussendung)  
• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische  
Verträglichkeit (Störfestigkeit),  
für die folgenden elektromagnetischen  
Umgebungen: E1 (Wohnbereich), E2  
(kommerzieller und in beschränktem Maße  
industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im  
Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-  
Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio)  
1. Für Ihren privat genutzten  
Videorecorder muß eine Fernseh-  
Rundfunk-Genehmigung beantragt  
werden, sofern nicht bereits eine  
Genehmigung für ein Fernsehgerät  
desselben Haushaltes vorliegt. Im  
geschäftlichen Bereich ist jeder  
einzelne Videorecorder anmelde- und  
gebührenpflichtig. (Auskunft ggf. bei  
der GEZ oder den  
Dieser Aufkleber befindet  
sich oben auf der  
Antriebseinheit.  
VORSICHT  
Die Laserstrahlung im Innern ist  
augenschädlich. Deshalb den Professional  
Disc Recorder nicht öffnen/zerlegen.  
Wartungsarbeiten ausschließlich  
qualifiziertem Fachpersonal überlassen.  
Rundfunkanstalten.)  
2. Im privaten Bereich ist die  
Aufzeichnung von urheberrechtlich  
geschützten Werken auf Bild- und  
Tonträger gestattet. Die  
VORSICHT  
Der Einsatz von optischen Hilfen verstärkt  
die Gefahr von Augenschäden.  
entsprechenden Urheber-  
Vergütungen sind im Kaufpreis des  
Gerätes enthalten. Öffentliche  
Wiedergabe oder Verbreitung von  
mitgeschnittenen Fernsehsendungen  
ist ohne Erlaubnis nicht zulässig,  
verpflichtet zu Schadenersatz und ist  
gegebenenfalls strafbar.  
VORSICHT  
Bei Betätigung von Bedien- und  
Einstellteilen oder Ausführung von  
Bedienvorgängen, die nicht ausdrücklich in  
dieser Bedienungsanleitung aufgeführt  
sind, droht u.U. die Einwirkung  
gefährlicher Laserstrahlung.  
3. Im Rahmen der Regelung des §47 des  
Urheberrechtsgesetzes sind  
Aufzeichnungen von  
Schulfernsehprogrammen gestattet.  
Mitschnitte von Schulfunksendungen  
dürfen jedoch nur für den Unterricht  
verwendet werden und sind  
GEFAHR  
Bei geöffnetem Laufwerk und beschädigter  
oder deaktivierter Verriegelung tritt ein  
unsichtbarer Laserstrahl aus.  
Direkter Kontark mit dem Laserstrahl ist  
unbedingt zu vermeiden.  
spätestens am Ende des laufenden  
Schuljahres zu löschen.  
Für Kunden in Europa  
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-  
Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die EMV-  
Richtlinie (89/336/EWG) sowie die  
Niederspannungsrichtlinie (73/23/EWG)  
der EG-Kommission.  
Angewandte Normen:  
• EN60065: Sicherheitsbestimmungen  
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ACHTUNG:  
1. Verwenden Sie ein geprüftes  
Netzkabel (3-adriges Stromkabel)/  
einen geprüften Geräteanschluss/einen  
geprüften Stecker mit Schutzkontakten  
entsprechend den  
Sicherheitsvorschriften, die im  
betreffenden Land gelten.  
2. Verwenden Sie ein Netzkabel (3-  
adriges Stromkabel)/einen  
Geräteanschluss/einen Stecker mit den  
geeigneten Anschlusswerten (Volt,  
Ampere).  
Wenn Sie Fragen zur Verwendung von  
Netzkabel/Geräteanschluss/Stecker haben,  
wenden Sie sich bitte an qualifiziertes  
Kundendienstpersonal.  
Zum Netzanschluß dieses Gerätes ist eine  
geprüfte Leitung zu verwenden. Es sind die  
zutreffenden nationalen Errichtungs- und/  
oder Gerätebestimmungen zu beachten.  
(Für einen Nennstrom bis 6A)  
Es ist eine geprüfte flexible PVC-  
ummantelte Leitung entsprechend IEC  
60227 (H05VV-F 3G 0.75 mm2 oder  
H05VVH2-F 3G 0.75 mm2) zu verwenden.  
Andernfalls ist eine flexible Leitung aus  
systhetischem Gummi entsprechend IEC  
60245 (Bauartkurzzeichen H05RR-F 3G  
0.75 mm2) zu verwenden.  
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Per sicureazza non collegare ad un  
connettore per il collegamento di  
periferiche, che potrebbe avere una  
tensione eccessiva.  
ATTENZIONE  
Per evitare il pericolo di  
incendi o scosse elettriche,  
non esporre l’apparecchio  
alla pioggia o all’umidità.  
Quando si installa l’apparecchio, è  
necessario garantire lo spazio per  
l'installazione in considerazione della  
ventilazione e delle operazioni di  
assistenza.  
• Non bloccare le fessure di ventilazione  
sui pannelli laterali sinistro e destro, e le  
aperture di sfogo delle ventole.  
• Lasciare uno spazio attorno  
all'apparecchio per la ventilazione.  
• Lasciare più di 10 cm di spazio sul retro  
dell'apparecchio per garantire l'area di  
impiego.  
Quando l’apparecchio è installato su un  
tavolo o su una superficie simile, lasciare  
almeno 0,5 cm di spazio sul lato sinistro e  
sul lato destro.  
Si consiglia di lasciare 5 cm o più di spazio  
sopra l’apparecchio per le operazioni di  
assistenza.  
Per evitare scosse elettriche,  
non aprire l’apparecchio.  
Per le riparazioni, rivolgersi  
solo a personale qualificato.  
QUESTO APPARECCHIO  
DEVE ESSERE MESSO A  
TERRA.  
IMPORTANTE  
La targhetta con il nome si trova sul fondo  
(quando l'apparecchio è orientato  
verticalmente).  
ATTENZIONE  
L’apparecchio non deve essere esposto a  
gocciolamenti o spruzzi. Non collocare  
sull’apparecchio oggetti contenenti liquidi,  
come ad esempio vasi di fiori.  
ATTENZIONE  
Il PDW-D1 è classificato come  
PRODOTTO LASER CLASSE 1.  
L’apparecchio non è scollegato dalla fonte  
di alimentazione CA (corrente di rete)  
fintanto che è collegato ad una presa di  
corrente, anche se l’apparecchio stesso è  
stato spento.  
Proprietà del laser a diodo  
Lunghezza d’onda: da 403 a 410 nm  
Durata emissione: Continua  
Potenza d’emissione del laser: 65 mW  
(mass. a picco di impulso), 35 mW  
(mass. di CW)  
Evitate di installare l’apparecchio in uno  
spazio limitato, tipo in una libreria o in un  
mobiletto incassato.  
Questo apparecchio è provvisto di  
interruttore principale posizionato sul  
pannello posteriore. Installare  
l’apparecchio in modo tale che l’utente  
possa accedere facilmente all’interruttore  
principale.  
Quando si usa un cavo a presa modulare  
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Questo prodotto è destinato all’uso nei  
seguenti ambienti elettromagnetici:  
E1 (residenziali), E2 (commerciali e  
industriali leggeri), E3 (esterni urbani) e E4  
(ambienti EMC controllati, ad esempio  
studi televisivi).  
ATTENZIONE:  
1. Utilizzare un cavo di alimentazione (a  
3 anime)/connettore per l’apparecchio/  
spina con terminali di messa a terra  
approvati che siano conformi alle  
normative sulla sicurezza in vigore in  
ogni paese, se applicabili.  
2. Utilizzare un cavo di alimentazione (a  
3 anime)/connettore per l’apparecchio/  
spina confrmi alla rete elettrica  
(voltaggio, ampere).  
Questa etichetta si trova sul  
pannello superiore dell’unità  
di pilotaggio.  
CAUTELA  
Poiché il raggio laser impiegato in questo  
registratore di dischi professionale è  
dannoso alla vista, non tentare di smontare  
il rivestimento. Per la manutenzione  
rivolgersi esclusivamente a personale  
qualificato.  
In caso di domande relative all’uso del cavo  
di alimentazione/connettore per  
l’apparecchio/spina di cui sopra, consultare  
personale qualificato.  
CAUTELA  
L’uso di strumenti ottici con questo  
prodotto aumenta il rischio per la vista.  
CAUTELA  
L’uso di comandi o regolazioni o  
l’esecuzione di procedimenti diversi da  
quelli specificati in questo manuale  
possono causare esposizione a radiazioni  
pericolose.  
Per i clienti in Europa  
Questo prodotto recante il marchio CE è  
conforme sia alla direttiva sulla  
compatibilità elettromagnetica (EMC) (89/  
336/CEE) che alla direttiva sulle basse  
tensioni (73/23/CEE) emesse dalla  
Commissione della Comunità Europea.  
La conformità a queste direttive implica la  
conformità alle seguenti normative  
europee:  
• EN60065: Sicurezza dei prodotti  
• EN55103-1: Interferenza  
elettromagnetica (Emissione)  
• EN55103-2: Sensibilità ai disturbi  
elettromagnetici (Immunità)  
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Cuando haga la instalación, deje suficiente  
espacio para la circulación de aire y el  
trabajo de servicio.  
• No tape las ranuras de aire en los paneles  
derecho e izquierdo y las salidas de  
ventilación.  
ADVERTENCIA  
Para evitar el riesgo de  
incendios o electrocución, no  
exponga la unidad a la lluvia  
ni a la humedad.  
• Deje espacio alrededor de la unidad para  
que pueda circular el aire.  
• Deje un espacio de más de 10 cm atrás de  
la unidad para que haya lugar para el  
trabajo.  
Cuando se instala la unidad en una mesa o  
similar, deje un espacio de por lo menos 0,5  
cm en los lados derecho e izquierdo.  
Se recomienda dejar un espacio de 5 cm  
encima de la unidad para el trabajo de  
servicio.  
Para evitar descargas  
eléctricas, no abra el aparato.  
Solicite asistencia técnica  
únicamente a personal  
especializado.  
ESTE APARATO DEBE  
CONECTARSE A TIERRA.  
IMPORTANTE  
La placa de caracteristicas se encuentra en  
la parte inferior. (Cuando la unidad se  
instala verticalmente.)  
La PDW-D1 es clasificado como CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT.  
PRECAUCIÓN  
Propiedades del diodo láser  
Longitud de onda: 403 a 410 nm  
Duración de la emisión: Continua  
Potencia de salida láser: 65 mW (máx. de  
pico de pulso), 35 mW (máx. de onda  
continua)  
No se debe exponer la unidad a derrames ni  
goteos, ni se debe situar cerca objetos llenos  
de líquido, como por ejemplo vasos.  
PRECAUCIÓN  
La unidad no queda desconectada de la  
alimentación eléctrica siempre que esté  
conectado al tomacorriente incluso aunque  
se desconecte el interruptor principal.  
No instale el aparato en un lugar estrecho  
como en una biblioteca o mueble integrado.  
Este aparato tiene el interruptor principal en  
el panel trasero. Instale este aparato de tal  
forma que pueda utilizar fácilmente el  
interruptor principal.  
Cuando utilice un cable con clavija  
modular:  
Por motivos de seguridad, no conecte a  
ningún conector para dispositivos  
periféricos que puedan utilizar tensión  
excesiva.  
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2. Utilice el cable de alimentación (3  
conductores eléctricos), el conector de  
dispositivos y el enchufe que cumplen  
los valores nominales adecuados  
(voltaje, amperios).  
Esta etiqueta se encuentra en  
el panel superior de la unidad  
de mando.  
CAUTION  
Como el rayo láser utilizado en este  
grabador de discos profesional es peligroso  
para los ojos, no trate de desarmar la caja.  
Solicite el servicio sólo al personal  
cualificado.  
Si tiene alguna pregunta acerca del uso del  
cable de alimentación, el conector de  
dispositivos o el enchufe, póngase en  
contacto con el personal de servicio  
cualificado.  
CAUTION  
El uso de instrumentos ópticos con este  
producto aumentará el peligro a los ojos.  
CAUTION  
La utilización de controles o ajustes, o la  
realización de procedimientos no  
especificados aquí pueden resultar en la  
exposición a radiación peligrosa.  
Para los clientes de Europa  
Este producto cumple con las directivas de  
compatibilidad electromagnética (89/336/  
CEE) y baja tensión (73/23/CEE) de la  
Comisión Europea.  
El cumplimiento de estas directivas implica  
la conformidad con los siguientes  
estándares europeos:  
• EN60065: Seguridad del producto  
• EN55103-1: Interferencia  
electromagnética (Emisión)  
• EN55103-2: Susceptibilidad  
electromagnética (Inmunidad)  
Este producto está ha sido diseñado para  
utilizarse en los entornos electromagnéticos  
siguientes:  
E1 (zona residencial), E2 (zona comercial e  
industrial ligera),  
E3 (exteriores urbanos), y E4 (entorno con  
EMC controlada, p. ej., estudio de  
televisión).  
ADVERTENCIA:  
1. Utilice el cable de alimentación (3  
conductores eléctricos), el conector de  
dispositivos y el enchufe con contactos  
de puesta a tierra aprobados que  
cumplen con las normas de seguridad  
de cada país, si existen.  
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Table of Contents  
3-2-1 Connecting to a Nonlinear Editing System (AV/C connec-  
Table of Contents  
 
18  
3-5-7 Handling of Discs When Recording Does Not End Normal-  
Table of Contents  
19  
 
5
Click the Set button.  
Before Using the  
Unit  
“Turn off/on POWER!” appears.  
Exit the utility software (see page 46).  
6
7
Power the unit off, and then power it  
on again.  
The selected line mode becomes  
available for use.  
Setting the Line Mode  
This unit is shipped with the line mode still  
unset. Therefore you need to set the line  
mode before using the unit. (The unit  
cannot be used unless the line mode is set.)  
Once it is set, the line mode is retained even  
when the unit is powered off.  
You can change the setting made with this  
procedure by using setup menu item “AV  
settings” - “525/625 SYSTEM SELECT.” See  
information about how to make setup menu  
settings.  
Note  
Setting procedure  
The line mode is not set, or is cleared, in the  
following situation. Reset the line mode.  
• The unit is powered off before  
performing step 6 in the previous  
procedure.  
Use the following procedure to set the line  
mode.  
1
2
Power the unit on (see page 27).  
Start the utility software (see page 46).  
In the Line mode box of the Basic  
information screen, “----” appears.  
For details of installation of the utility  
29).  
For details of the utility software, see Chapter  
3
4
In the tree display, select “Setup” -  
“AV settings.”  
Menu item “525/625 SYSTEM  
SELECT” appears in the operating  
screen.  
Using the V/v buttons or the up and  
down arrow keys on the keyboard,  
select “525” or “625.”  
Setting  
525  
Line mode  
525: NTSC  
625: PAL  
625  
Before Using the Unit  
 
20  
   
Overview  
1
Chapter  
Recording video and audio  
data as files  
You can record video and audio data in  
MPEG IMX format or DVCAM format as  
files, through the S400 (i.LINK)  
connector.  
1-1 Features  
The PDW-D1 is a compact and lightweight  
disc drive which, connected to a nonlinear  
editor, allows recording/playback of video/  
audio data. Connected to a computer, it can  
also be used to write and read video/audio  
data files and general-purpose data files.  
In conjunction with a laptop computer it is  
ideal for field use, or for building a budget  
video production system together with a  
nonlinear editor.  
Proxy AV data  
The proxy AV data is a low-resolution,  
MPEG-4 based version of the full-  
resolution MPEG IMX/DVCAM stream.  
When a full-resolution MPEG IMX/  
DVCAM file is transferred, a proxy AV  
stream file that is time code synchronized  
with the full-resolution stream, is also  
created automatically on the disc. This  
proxy AV data, which is smaller in size, is  
easier to work with and can be transferred at  
upto 30 times faster than real time.  
The features of the PDW-D1 include the  
following.  
DVCAM format recording/  
playback  
By accessing this unit from a computer with  
the AV/C (Audio/Video Control) protocol,  
you can record or play back a DVCAM  
IT-friendly system through  
i.LINK interface  
1)  
format data stream.  
In the Professional Disc, clips are recorded  
as video and audio data files. This file-  
based recording system also allows material  
to be viewed directly on a computer linked  
to the PDW-D1 via an i.LINK (file access  
mode, called FAM below) connection-in  
the same way that a computer reads data  
files on an external drive. The interfaces  
include the S400 (i.LINK) connector,  
supporting AV/C (Audio/Video Control)  
and i.LINK (FAM) protocols.  
1) DVCAM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
DVCAM output from MPEG  
IMX recorded disc  
By playing back a disc recorded in MPEG  
1)  
IMX format from a computer with the  
AV/C protocol, a signal converted to the  
DVCAM format can be output.  
1) MPEG IMX is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
1-1 Features  
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make settings or upgrade the unit by means  
of menu operations on the computer.  
Flexible metadata handing  
XDCAM can record various types of  
1)  
metadata together with video and audio  
data, such as the date and time of shooting,  
the cameraman, the recording method, and  
comments about the material. This  
metadata can be used in applications such  
as the following.  
• The supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing  
Software can be used to add titles,  
comments, and other text data to discs  
and clips.  
• Computer-readable text files can be  
recorded on the Professional Disc, to  
allow systematic content management.  
• The ability to search metadata for the  
required audio and video scenes brings  
greater efficiency to various stages of the  
video production process (editing,  
archiving, etc.).  
1) XDCAM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
Compact size, lightweight  
and batterypowered  
operation  
The PDW-D1 is designed small and light  
enough to carry out to the field and it is  
operable with battery to work in the field.  
Vertical or horizontal  
orientation  
The unit is adaptable to different situations.  
It can be oriented vertically for use with a  
desktop computer, to occupy the minimum  
of space, and in the field can be used  
horizontally, for stability.  
Menu operation from a  
computer using the utility  
software  
By installing the supplied utility software in  
a computer connected to this unit, you can  
1-1 Features  
22  
 
1-2 Example of Use  
The following figure illustrates a system in which material recorded  
with a PDW-510/510P/530/530P camcorder is edited with a  
computer connected to this unit.  
In general, illustrations in this manual show the unit in the vertical  
orientation.  
PDW-510/510P/530/530P  
Professional Disc  
-AC IN  
AC power supply  
DC IN  
PDW-D1  
BKP-L551  
BP-GL65  
BP-L60S  
BP-GL95  
BP-M100  
Recording a)  
Writing b)  
Playback a)  
Reading b)  
Battery adaptor  
Battery packs  
Laptop computer c)  
a) Operation for DVCAM connection  
b) Operation for FAM connection  
c) Requires editing software supporting the DVCAM format, or a FAM driver to be installed.  
1-1 Features  
 
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1-3 System  
Requirements  
1-4 Using the CD-  
ROM Manual  
Operating the supplied utility software and  
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Softwarerequires a  
computer system at least meeting the  
following requirements.  
The supplied CR-ROM includes versions of  
the Operation Manual for the PDW-D1 in  
English, Japanese, French, German, Italian,  
Spanish, and Chinese.  
For details of the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software,  
see page 44.  
1-4-1 CD-ROM System  
Requirements  
Item  
Requirement  
The following are required to access the  
supplied CD-ROM disc.  
• Computer: PC with Intel Pentium CPU  
- Installed memory: 64 MB or more  
- CD-ROM drive: × 8 or faster  
• Monitor: Monitor supporting resolution  
Processor  
Intel Pentium III  
processor 1 GHz or  
higher  
Memory  
512 MB or more  
Free hard  
disk space  
• At time of installation:  
of 800 × 600 or higher  
a)  
2 MB or more  
• Operating system: Microsoft Windows  
Millennium Edition, Windows 2000  
Service Pack 2 or higher, Windows XP  
Professional or Windows XP Home  
Edition  
b)  
20 MB or more  
• For proxy AV data:  
approx. 1.4 GB per 90  
c)  
minutes  
Monitor  
• Resolution: 1024 ×  
768 pixels or better  
When these requirements are not met,  
access to the CD-ROM disc may be slow, or  
not possible at all.  
• Color: 16-bit or better  
Operating  
system  
Microsoft Windows  
2000 Service Pack 4 or  
higher, or Windows XP  
Professional Service  
Pack 1 or higher  
1-4-2 Preparations  
One of the following programs must be  
installed on your computer in order to use  
the operation manuals contained on the CD-  
ROM disc.  
• Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 4.0 or  
higher  
Web browser Internet Explorer 6.0  
Service Pack 1 or higher  
Other  
• Equipped with i.LINK  
connector (IEEE1394  
compliant)  
• DirectX version 8.1b  
or later installed  
• Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher  
a) For the utility software  
Note  
b) For the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software  
c) For the Work folder for storing material when  
using the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software  
If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can  
download it from the following URL:  
1-3 System Requirements / 1-4 Using the CD-ROM Manual  
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readstep2.html  
• Intel and Pentium are registered  
trademarks of Intel Corporation or its  
subsidiaries in the United States and  
other countries.  
• Microsoft and Windows are registered  
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in  
the United States and/or other countries.  
• Adobe, Acrobat, and Adobe Reader are  
trademarks of Adobe Systems  
1-4-3 Reading the CD-  
ROM Manual  
To read the operation manual contained on  
the CD-ROM disc, do the following.  
1
Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD-  
ROM drive.  
Incorporated in the United States and/or  
other countries.  
A cover page appears automatically in  
your browser.  
If it does not appear automatically in  
the browser, double-click the  
index.htm file on the CD-ROM disc.  
1-5 MPEG-4  
Visual Patent  
Portfolio License  
2
Select and click the operation manual  
that you want to read.  
This opens the PDF file of the  
operation manual.  
Note  
This product is licensed under the MPEG-4  
Visual Patent Portfolio License. For the  
personal and non-commercial use of a  
consumer for (i) encoding video in  
compliance with the MPEG-4 Visual  
Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii)  
decoding MPEG-4 Video that was encoded  
by a consumer engaged in a personal and  
non-commercial activity and/or was  
obtained from a video provider licensed by  
MPEG LA to provide MPEG-4 Video.  
If you lose the CD-ROM disc or become  
unable to read its content, for example  
because of a hardware failure, you can do  
one of the following.  
• You can purchase a new CD-ROM disc  
to replace one that has been lost or  
damaged. Contact your Sony service  
representative.  
• You can purchase printed versions of the  
operation manuals (Japanese/English  
version). Contact your Sony service  
representative. When ordering, be sure to  
specify the part number of the manual  
you want.  
No license is granted or shall be implied for  
any other use.  
Additional information including that  
relating to promotional, internal and  
commercial uses and licensing may be  
obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.  
Part No.  
Models covered  
3-868-750-0X PDW-D1  
1-5 MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License  
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Names and Functions  
of Parts  
2
Chapter  
During an AV/C (Audio/Video Control)  
connection, it is off.  
2-1 Front Panel  
b
ERROR/ALARM indicator  
If a fault occurs in the unit, this indicator  
lights or flashes as shown in the following  
table.  
1
2
3
Indicator  
Meaning  
Lit  
One of the following  
continuously alarms has been  
generated.  
4
8
• The battery pack is  
exhausted.  
• Condensation has  
occurred.  
• An attempt was made  
to write or record when  
there is insufficient  
remaining disc  
?
1
ACCESS  
ERROR/ALARM  
FILE ACCESS  
MODE  
capacity.  
Flashing four • An error occurred  
times a  
second  
(principally a hardware  
fault).  
DISC IN  
Z
EJECT  
• One of the following  
alarms has been  
generated:  
- There was a  
synchronization  
error on the decoder  
input signal during  
recording.  
9
7
6
5
- A fault occurred  
during writing to  
memory.  
Flashing  
once a  
second  
An alarm not listed  
above occurred.  
a
FILE ACCESS MODE indicator  
Lights when a file access mode connection  
(FAM connection) is established.  
2-1 Front Panel  
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Note  
Note  
Even if an alarm occurs, depending on the  
details the indicator may not light or flash.  
When the DISC IN indicator is lit or  
flashing, and the FILE ACCESS MODE  
indicator is lit, setting this switch to 1  
position has no effect on the power supply.  
Eject a disc before carrying out the  
operation.  
You can check alarms generated by this unit, using  
the alarm log of the utility software (see page 50).  
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.  
e
Manual eject mechanism  
When there is no power supply to the unit,  
to eject the disc, remove the cover and  
rubber cap over this part, then turn the  
screw counterclockwise with a Phillips  
screwdriver.  
When the fault is eliminated, the indicator  
goes off.  
c
ACCESS indicator  
Lights when the disc is being accessed by a  
computer. If the ~/1 (on/standby) switch is  
set to the 1 position while this indicator is  
lit, access to the disc is completed before  
the unit switches to the standby state.  
f
DISC IN indicator  
Lights when a disc is loaded.  
It flashes while the disc is being inserted,  
and while it is being ejected.  
Note  
While the ACCESS indicator is lit, do not  
turn off the AC power switch, disconnect  
the power cord, or remove the battery. This  
could lead to a loss of data from the disc.  
g
EJECT button  
Ejects a disc (see page 36).  
h
Disc slot  
With the label surface on the right, insert  
the disc (see page 36).  
d
~/1 (on/standby) switch and  
indicator  
i
Battery adaptor attachment section  
When the AC power switch on the rear  
panel is in the ~ position, or a battery is  
loaded, this switches the PDW-D1 between  
the operating (~) and standby (1) states.  
When the switch is moved to the ~ position,  
the indicator lights. When the switch is  
moved to the 1 position, the indicator goes  
off.  
To use a battery pack, remove the Phillips  
screws, and fit the optional BKP-L551  
battery adaptor.  
When operating the PDW-D1 from an AC  
power supply, normally leave the AC  
power switch in the ~ position, and switch  
the PDW-D1 between the operating and  
standby states using the ~/1 (on/standby)  
switch.  
2-1 Front Panel  
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d
AC power switch  
Press ~ to power on; press 1 to power off.  
2-2 Rear Panel  
e
AC power inlet connector  
Connect to AC power with a power cord  
(not supplied, see page 58).  
f
S400 (i.LINK) connector (6-pin,  
complying with IEEE1394)  
1
2
3
AV/C (Audio/Video Control) connection  
(see page 30): Inputs and outputs a  
DVCAM format digital video/audio  
signal.  
FAM (file access mode) connection (see  
page 31): Transfers files to and from  
computers.  
DC IN  
Notes  
• If video or audio signals from a computer  
connected with the S400 (i.LINK)  
connector are not output, disconnect the  
i.LINK cable and connect it again,  
pushing it straight in.  
• When connecting the PDW-D1 to a  
computer with a 6-pin i.LINK connector,  
connect to the 6-pin i.LINK connector of  
the computer first.  
S400  
-AC IN  
6
5
4
a
DC power inlet connector  
When the optional BKP-L551 battery  
adaptor is fitted, connect the DC power cord  
of the battery adaptor to this connector.  
33).  
b
Security slot  
You can fit a commercially available  
security cable into this slot.  
For information about how to use your security  
cable, refer to the instructions provided with the  
security cable.  
c
Carrying handle  
Use this to carry the unit.  
2-2 Rear Panel  
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Preparations  
3
Chapter  
3-1-2 Utility Software  
3-1 Software  
Installation  
You can check the status of this unit, and  
change settings, by installing the utility  
software on a computer connected to this  
unit, and carrying out the operations on the  
computer (see Chapter 5, “Using the Utility  
3-1-1 FAM Driver  
To install the utility software, insert the  
supplied CD-ROM (PDW-D1 PC Utility)  
in the computer’s CD-ROM drive, and copy  
all of the following files from the  
PC_Utility folder of the CD-ROM to an  
appropriate folder on the computer:  
• PC_Utility.exe  
When a computer is connected to this unit  
in file access mode (FAM connection), you  
can handle video and audio data as files (see  
Chapter 4, “Handling Files” (page 40)).  
Before making an FAM connection, it is  
first necessary to install an FAM driver on  
the computer.  
• D1_API.dll  
• FAM_API.dll  
• PC_Utility.chm  
To install the PDZ-1 Proxy  
Browsing Software  
Insert the supplied CD-ROM (PDZ-1 Proxy  
Browsing Software) in the computer’s CD-  
ROM drive, and run the Setup.exe file on  
the CD-ROM.  
Follow the instructions that appear on the  
screen, and after the PDZ-1 Proxy  
Browsing Software is installed, the FAM  
driver is installed.  
For the operating environment required for the  
utility software, see page 24.  
Note  
The utility software operates using the  
FAM (file access mode) protocol, and  
therefore requires the FAM driver to be  
installed in the computer (see previous  
item).  
For details, refer to the ReadMe file contained on  
the CD-ROM disc.  
To install the FAM driver only  
Insert the supplied CD-ROM (PDZ-1 Proxy  
Browsing Software) in the computer’s CD-  
ROM drive, and in the “FAM Driver”  
folder on the CD-ROM, run the Setup.exe  
file.  
3-1 Software Installation  
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3-2 Connections and Settings  
3-2-1 Connecting to a Nonlinear Editing System (AV/C  
connection)  
By connecting this unit to a nonlinear editing system with an AV/C  
(Audio/Video Control) connection, you can transfer video and audio  
signals (AV/C data).  
The following figure shows an example connection.  
Notes  
• The S400 (i.LINK) connector of this unit outputs video/audio  
signals in DVCAM format. Data recorded in MPEG IMX format is  
output after being converted into DVCAM format.  
• The nonlinear editing system to be used being connected to this  
unit requires editing software (not supplied) supporting DVCAM  
format.  
• Use the Utility Software (see page 46) to make the following  
settings before transferring video/audio signals (AV/C data) from  
this unit to a nonlinear editing system.  
Audio mode selection  
Use setup menu item “DV OUT AUDIO MODE” to select either  
of the following.  
2ch: 48 kHz/16 bits/2 channels (Factory default setting)  
4ch: 32 kHz/12 bits/4 channels  
Audio output channel selection  
Select the audio output channels with setup menu item “DV  
AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT.”  
For information about how to make setup menu item settings, see 5-3-2 “Setup  
3-2 Connections and Settings  
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1: i.LINK cable (not supplied)  
DC IN  
S400  
To i.LINK(IEEE1394) connector  
1
-AC IN  
S400 (i.LINK)  
PDW-D1  
Laptop computer (with editing  
software supporting DVCAM  
format installed)  
In the PC operation settings dialog box of the  
utility software, in the FAM operation  
section, set “Login” to “Inhibit” (see page 48).  
For the method of transferring video/audio signals (AV/C data) to a nonlinear  
editing system, refer to the manual provided with the editing software to be used.  
3-2-2 Connecting to a Computer (FAM connection)  
By connecting this unit to a computer with an FAM (file access  
mode) connection, you can use the utility software (see page 46), and  
the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software.  
The following figure shows an example connection.  
Notes  
• The FAM driver (see page 29) must be installed in advance.  
• Connect only one PDW-D1 unit to a single computer.  
3-2 Connections and Settings  
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1: i.LINK cable (not supplied)  
DC IN  
S400  
To i.LINK(IEEE1394) connector  
1
-AC IN  
S400 (i.LINK)  
PDW-D1  
Laptop computer  
In the PC operation settings dialog box of the  
utility software, in the FAM operation section,  
set “Login” to “Permit” (see page 48).  
3-2 Connections and Settings  
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3-3 Power  
Preparations  
This unit can be powered by a battery pack  
or AC power.  
3-3-1 Using AC Power  
2
3
Take out the hexagonal wrench from  
the back of the battery adaptor.  
Connect a power cord (not supplied, see  
page 58) to the AC power inlet connector  
(page 28) on the rear panel of the unit.  
Using the hexagonal wrench, remove  
the attachment and battery spacer  
which are fixed to the back of the  
battery adaptor.  
3-3-2 Using a Battery  
Pack  
Usable battery packs  
The battery packs usable with this unit are  
as follows.  
BP-L60S, BP-GL65, BP-GL95, BP-  
M100  
To use a battery pack, the optional BKP-  
L551 battery adaptor is required.  
Note  
If the AC power supply and battery pack  
DC power supply are both present  
simultaneously, the unit operates from AC  
power.  
4
Using the hexagonal wrench, screw the  
battery adaptor to this unit, and  
connect the DC power cord to the DC  
power inlet connector on the rear panel  
of this unit.  
To attach a battery pack  
Refer also to the Installation Manual for the BKP-  
L551 battery adaptor.  
Proceed as follows.  
1
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove  
the screws from the battery adaptor  
attachment section on the side panel of  
this unit.  
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5
6
Replace the hexagonal wrench on the  
battery adaptor.  
3-4 Setting the  
Date and Time  
Align the slots on the back of the  
battery pack with the projections on  
the battery adaptor, and pull the battery  
pack downward.  
When using this unit for the first time, use  
the utility software to set the date and time.  
To remove the battery pack  
Keep the lever on the battery adaptor  
depressed and slide the battery pack up, and  
remove.  
To remove the battery adaptor  
Disconnect the DC power cord, then  
remove the battery adaptor using the  
hexagonal wrench.  
Attach the screws to battery adaptor  
attachment section of this unit.  
3-4 Setting the Date and Time  
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Storage  
• Do not store discs where they may be  
subjected to direct sunlight, or in other  
places where the temperature or humidity  
is high.  
• Do not leave cartridges where dust may  
be able to gain ingress.  
3-5 Handling  
Discs  
• Store cartridges in their cases.  
3-5-1 Discs Used for  
Care of the discs  
Recording and Playback  
• Remove dust and dirt on the outside of a  
cartridge using a soft dry cloth.  
• If condensation forms, allow ample time  
to dry before use.  
This unit uses the following disc for  
recording and playback:  
PFD23 Professional Disc (capacity 23.3  
GB)  
3-5-3 Write-Protecting  
Discs  
Note  
It is not possible to use the following discs  
for recording or playback:  
• Blu-ray Disc  
To protect the content recorded on the disc  
from accidental erasure, move the write-  
protect tab on the lower surface of the disc  
in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the  
following figure.  
• Professional Disc for Data  
3-5-2 Notes on Handling  
Handling  
Lower surface  
of the disc  
Write-protect tab  
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.  
VE  
SA  
• Do not touch the surface of the disc itself  
within the cartridge.  
• Deliberately opening the shutter may  
cause damage.  
Slideinthedirection  
of the arrow  
Write-protect  
tab settings  
SAVE  
SAVE  
• Do not disassemble the cartridge.  
• The supplied adhesive labels are  
recommended for indexing discs. Apply  
the label in the correct position.  
Recording  
disabled  
Recording  
enabled  
3-5 Handling Discs  
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3-5-4 Loading and  
Unloading a Disc  
3-5-6 To Eject Discs With  
the Unit Powered Off  
When the ~/1 (on/standby) indicator is lit  
green, you can load and unload a disc as  
shown in the following figure.  
When battery power is low and at other  
times, it may not be possible to eject discs  
by pressing the EJECT button. In these  
situations, you can use the following as an  
emergency procedure to eject a disc  
manually.  
~/1 (on/standby) switch and indicator  
1
2
Power the unit off.  
To load  
With the label  
Open the cover of the front panel  
manual eject mechanism (1), and  
remove the rubber cap (2).  
surface on the right,  
insert the disc.  
The disc is drawn in.  
To unload  
Press the  
EJECT button.  
When a disc is loaded, the DISC IN  
indicator (see page 27) lights. It flashes  
while the disc is being inserted, and while  
it is being ejected.  
3
Carefully check the positions of the  
screws, then turn the screws  
counterclockwise, using a Phillips  
screwdriver, until the disc is ejected.  
3-5-5 Formatting a Disc  
An unused disc requires no formatting  
operation. The disc is automatically  
formatted when loaded into this unit.  
To format a disc that has already been  
recorded, for example, use the disc  
operation menu of the utility software.  
For details, see page 55.  
After removing the disc, you do not  
need to return the screw to its original  
position. Normal operation will  
3-5 Handling Discs  
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resume when the unit is powered on  
again.  
- Full salvage: From 4 to 6 seconds of  
data before the interruption of  
recording.  
4
Replace the rubber cap, and close the  
cover.  
Quick salvage  
When the unit is powered on again after a  
recording interruption due to power off,  
with the disc still loaded in the unit, clips  
are automatically reconstructed on the basis  
of backup data stored in nonvolatile  
3-5-7 Handling of Discs  
When Recording Does Not  
End Normally (Salvage  
Function)  
memory and markers recorded on the disc.  
Processing time is about 5 seconds.  
Recording processing does not end  
normally if, for example, the unit is  
powered off during recording, or if battery  
pack power is exhausted during recording.  
Because the file system is not updated,  
video and audio data recorded in real time is  
not recognized as files and clip contents  
recorded up to that point are lost.  
However, this unit has a salvage function  
which can hold losses to the minimum by  
reconstructing clips on such discs.  
Note that no recorded clip contents are lost  
when the ~/1 (on/standby) switch on the  
front panel is set to standby, because the  
unit does not enter standby mode until after  
the end of recording processing.  
Full salvage  
When a disc that was manually ejected from  
a device subjected to a recording  
interruption due to power off is loaded into  
this unit, clips are automatically  
reconstructed on the basis of markers  
recorded on the disc. Nonvolatile memory  
cannot be used, so processing takes longer  
than for a quick salvage (about 30 seconds,  
although it depends on the state of the disc).  
3-5-8 Condensation  
When this unit is moved from a cold place  
to a warmer place, or operated in high  
humidity, condensation may form on the  
optical pickup. If the unit is operated in this  
state, it may make correct recording and  
playback impossible.  
Note the following points, to avoid  
problems with condensation.  
• If moving the unit in conditions where  
condensation is possible, make sure the  
disc is inserted in advance.  
Notes  
• Do not power the unit off or remove the  
battery pack until recording processing  
has finished and the ACCESS indicator  
has gone out.  
• This function salvages as much recorded  
material as possible after an unforeseen  
accident, but 100% restoration cannot be  
guaranteed.  
• When the ~/1 (on/standby) switch is in  
the ~ position, if the ERROR/ALARM  
indicator lights, and “HUMID!” appears  
in the utility software alarm log, do not  
insert a disc until the indicator has gone  
off.  
• Even when this function is used, it is not  
possible to recover data from  
immediately before the interruption of  
recording. The amount of data lost is as  
follows.  
- Quick salvage: From 2 to 4 seconds of  
data before the interruption of  
recording.  
3-5 Handling Discs  
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DV AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT: Select  
the audio signals to assign audio output  
channels.  
3-6 Preparations  
for Recording and  
Playback  
•CH1/CH2 (TR-1/TR-2, TR-3/TR-4,  
TR-5/TR-6, TR-7/TR-8)  
•CH3/CH4 (TR-1/TR-2, TR-3/TR-4,  
TR-5/TR-6, TR-7/TR-8)  
DV OUT AUDIO MODE: Select the  
audio mode for audio output. (4ch  
(32 kHz/12 bit)/ 2ch (48 kHz/16 bit))  
525/625 SYSTEM SELECT: Select the  
line mode. (525/625)  
3-6-1 Preparations for  
Recording  
STORED OWNERSHIP: Set UMID  
ownership information (country code,  
organization code and user code)  
information about connections.  
Switch settings  
Inserting a disc  
Before beginning recording, make the  
following switch settings.  
~/1 (on/standby) switch (page 27): ~  
position  
Insert a disc into this unit (see page 36).  
Note  
If the ERROR/ALARM indicator flashes  
once a second when you attempt to record,  
check the problem in the following table.  
Settings  
In the PC operation settings dialog box of  
the utility software (see page 48), set the  
following items.  
Login: “Inhibit” (Disables FAM  
connection.)  
Cause  
A disc recorded in Replace with a disc  
MPEG IMX not recorded in  
format has been MPEG IMX format,  
Action  
inserted.  
or reformat the disc  
In the setup menu of the utility software  
(see page 50), set the following items.  
RECORDING FORMAT: DVCAM  
You can check the details of alarms, using the alarm  
log of the utility software (see page 50).  
For details of recording operations, refer to the  
manual provided with the editing software to be  
used.  
Set the following items as required.  
PREROLL TIME: Set the preroll time.  
(0 to 30 seconds)  
TC MODE: Select the time code recording  
mode. (INT-REGEN/EXT-REGEN)  
DF MODE: Select the run mode of the  
internal time code generator in 525-  
line mode. (DF/NDF)  
VITC: Specify whether or not to record the  
VITC generated by the internal time  
code generator. (OFF/ON)  
3-6-2 Preparations for  
Playback  
information about connections.  
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For details of playback operations, refer to the  
manual provided with the editing software to be  
used.  
Switch settings  
Before beginning playback, make the  
following switch settings.  
~/1 (on/standby) switch (page 27): ~  
position  
Settings  
In the PC operation settings dialog box of  
the utility software (see page 48), set the  
following items.  
Login: “Inhibit” (Disables FAM  
connection.)  
In the setup menu of the utility software  
(see page 50), set the following items as  
required.  
PREROLL TIME: Set the preroll time.  
(0 to 30 seconds)  
DV AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT: Select  
the audio signals to assign audio output  
channels.  
•CH1/CH2 (TR-1/TR-2, TR-3/TR-4,  
TR-5/TR-6, TR-7/TR-8)  
•CH3/CH4 (TR-1/TR-2, TR-3/TR-4,  
TR-5/TR-6, TR-7/TR-8)  
DV OUT AUDIO MODE: Select the  
audio mode for audio output. (4ch  
(32 kHz/12 bit)/ 2ch (48 kHz/16 bit))  
525/625 SYSTEM SELECT: Select the  
line mode. (525/625)  
STORED OWNERSHIP: Set UMID  
ownership information (country code,  
organization code and user code)  
Notes  
• When playing back a disc recorded in  
MPEG IMX format, data is output after  
being converted into DVCAM format.  
• This unit does not support clip list  
playback and saving the playback  
position.  
Inserting a disc  
Insert a disc into this unit (see page 36).  
3-6 Preparations for Recording and Playback  
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Handling Files  
4-1 Overview  
4
Chapter  
root a)  
INDEX.XML  
DISCMETA.XML  
When a computer is connected to this unit  
in file access mode (FAM connection), you  
can handle video and audio data as files.  
The recording conditions during an AV/C  
connection are fixed at DVCAM format,  
four audio channels (16-bit), but with an  
FAM connection, you can write files in  
DVCAM/MPEG IMX 50/40/30 format,  
with eight audio channels (16-bit) or four  
channels (24-bit). (You can write files in the  
same format on a single disc.)  
Clip  
C0001.MXF  
C0001M01.XML  
C0002.MXF  
C0002M01.XML  
C0003.MXF  
C0003M01.XML  
Edit  
4-1-1 Directory Structure  
E0001E01.SMI  
E0001M01.XML  
E0002E01.SMI  
E0002M01.XML  
The following figure shows the directory  
structure of discs visible to a remote  
computer.  
Note  
Sub  
This structure is not the same as the actual  
structure recorded on the disc.  
C0001S01.MXF  
C0002S01.MXF  
C0003S01.MXF  
General  
a) Root directory  
4-1 Overview  
40  
 
       
4-1-2 File Operation Restrictions  
This section explains which operations are  
possible on files stored in each directory.  
Root directory  
File name  
Content  
Operations  
Read Overwrite Rename Create  
Delete  
INDEX.XML Contains  
information about all  
material on the disc.  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
No  
a)  
DISCMETA. Contains the disc ID Yes  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
No  
XML  
and disc label.  
Other files  
Files other than the  
above  
a) Only files which can be overwritten by XDCAM  
• The directories in the root directory  
(Clip, Edit, Sub, and General) cannot be  
deleted or renamed.  
Notes  
• Directories cannot be created in the root  
directory.  
Clip directory  
File name  
Content  
Operations  
Read Overwrite Rename Create  
Delete  
a)  
b)  
C*.MXF  
Clip file created by  
recording (MXF file)  
*: 0001 to 0300  
Yes  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
c)  
d)  
e)  
C*M01.XML Metadata file  
generated  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
automatically when  
C*.MXF file is  
created.  
*: 0001 to 0300  
Other files  
Files other than the  
above  
No  
a) Only files which are 2 seconds or longer in  
length, in a format matching the line mode  
format (525/625) and recording format  
(IMX50/IMX40/IMX30/DVCAM and  
number of audio channels) of the recorded  
sections of the disc, and which can be  
overwritten by XDCAM.  
b) Only most recently recorded clip  
c) Only files which can be overwritten by  
XDCAM  
4-1 Overview  
 
41  
 
d) When a C*.MXF file is created, a  
C*M01.XML file with the same number is  
generated automatically.  
e) When a C*.MXF file is deleted, the  
C*M01.XML file with the same number is  
also deleted automatically.  
Note  
Directories cannot be created in the Clip  
directory.  
Edit directory  
File name  
Content  
Operations  
Read Overwrite Rename Create  
Delete  
a)  
a)  
b)  
E*E01.SMI  
Clip list file  
*: 0001 to 0099  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
a)  
c)  
d)  
E*M01.XML Metadata file  
generated  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
No  
automatically when  
E*E01.MXF file is  
created.  
*: 0001 to 0099  
Other files  
Files other than the  
above  
No  
No  
a) Only files which can be overwritten by  
XDCAM  
b) Only when the write-protect tab on the disc is  
set to enable recording.  
d) When an E*E01.SMI file is deleted, the  
E*M01.XML file with the same number is  
also deleted automatically.  
When an C*.MXF is deleted, the E*E01.SMI  
file and E*M01.XML file with the same  
number are also deleted automatically.  
c) When an E*E01.SMI file is created, an  
E*M01.XML file with the same number is  
generated automatically.  
Note  
Directories cannot be created in the Edit  
directory.  
Sub directory  
File name  
Content  
Operations  
Read Overwrite Rename Create  
Delete  
a)  
b)  
C*S01.MXF Proxy AV data (MXF Yes  
file) generated  
No  
No  
No  
No  
automatically when  
a C*.MXF file is  
created.  
*: 0001 to 0300  
Other files  
Files other than the  
above  
No  
No  
a) When a C*.MXF file is created, a  
generated automatically.  
C*S01.MXF file with the same number is  
4-1 Overview  
42  
 
b) When a C*.MXF file is deleted, the  
C*S01.MXF file with the same number is also  
deleted automatically.  
Note  
Directories cannot be created in the Sub  
directory.  
General directory  
File name  
Content  
Operations  
Read Overwrite Rename Create  
Delete  
a)  
b)  
Any file  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
a) File name up to 63 characters  
b) Only when the write-protect tab on the disc is  
set to enable recording  
The following directory operations are  
possible in the General directory.  
• Directory creation (up to 64 levels,  
including the General directory)  
• Deletion and renaming of directories  
Notes  
• The maximum number of files which can  
be created on a disc, including  
directories, is 5000.  
• The following characters can be used in  
file names and directory names.  
0 to 9 (digits), a to z (lowercase  
alphabetic), A to Z (uppercase  
alphabetic), @ (at mark), – (minus), _  
(underscore), . (period), and ~ (tilde).  
4-1 Overview  
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4-2 Preparations 4-3 File Access  
for File Access  
Operations  
connection)” (page 31) for information about  
connections.  
Accessing files with  
nonlinear editing software  
For details of the file access operations, refer to the  
manual provided with the editing software to be  
used.  
Switch settings  
Before beginning file operations, make the  
following switch settings.  
~/1 (on/standby) switch (page 27): ~  
position  
Accessing files with Explorer  
Start Windows Explorer and check that a  
drive letter has been assigned to this unit.  
(The drive letter will differ depending on  
the number of other peripherals connected  
to the remote computer.)  
You can perform file operations on the disc  
loaded in this unit in the same way that you  
operate on local drives and files on network  
computers.  
Settings  
In the PC operation settings dialog box of  
the utility software (see page 48), set the  
following items.  
Login: “Permit” (Enables FAM  
connection.)  
In the setup menu of the utility software  
(see page 50), set the following items as  
required.  
Note  
All file operations are not possible for some  
types of files.  
IMX DATA LENGTH: Select the audio  
quantization bit count and number of  
recording channels when “IMX50,”  
“IMX40,” or “IMX30” is selected in  
setup menu item “RECORDING  
FORMAT.” (16bit×8ch/24bit×4ch)  
RECORDING FORMAT: Select the  
recording format. (IMX50/IMX40/  
IMX30/DVCAM)  
To eject discs from a remote  
computer  
Right click the icon representing this unit in  
Explorer, and select Eject from the menu  
which appears.  
525/625 SYSTEM SELECT: Select the  
line mode. (525/625)  
Using PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing  
Software  
For information about how to make setup menu item  
When a computer with the PDZ-1 Proxy  
Browsing Software installed is connected to  
this unit, you can transfer the proxy AV  
data and metadata files recorded on a disc to  
the computer. On the computer side, PDZ-1  
Inserting a disc  
Insert a disc into this unit (see page 36).  
4-2 Preparations for File Access / 4-3 File Access Operations  
44  
 
     
enables you to browse the proxy AV data,  
add or modify metadata (titles, comments,  
essence marks, etc.), or create a clip list.  
The modified metadata and the created clip  
list can then be written back to the disc  
loaded in this unit.  
Switching from file operations to  
recording/playback operations  
In the PC operation settings dialog box of  
the utility software, in the FAM operation  
section, change “Login” to “Inhibit.”  
This changes the connection between this  
unit and the computer to an AV/C  
connection. (If you change the setting  
during disc access or while a file is being  
transferred, the new setting takes effect  
when the operation is completed.)  
4-3 File Access Operations  
 
45  
Using the Utility  
Software  
5
Chapter  
The utility software allows you to carry out  
the following functions on this unit.  
• Displaying device information  
• Changing settings  
5-1 Starting and  
Exiting  
• Disc operations  
For details of installation of the utility software, see  
5-1-1 Starting  
Notes  
First make sure that this unit is connected to  
the computer.  
• When the utility software is running, it is  
not possible to start other application  
software using FAM (file access  
For connection details, see 3-2-2 “Connecting to a  
1)  
mode).  
Finish work with the utility software, and  
close the utility software.  
• When the utility software is running, this  
unit is connected to the computer with an  
FAM connection.  
To switch to an AV/C connection, finish  
work with the utility software, and close  
the utility software.  
• During disc access (when the ACCESS  
indicator is lit), it is not possible to start  
the utility software.  
To start the utility software, with the  
computer connected to this unit, carry out  
any of the following.  
• Open the folder in which the utility  
software is installed, then double-click  
on PC_Utility.exe.  
• Click the Start button, then select Run,  
and enter the path and name of the PC  
Utility executable file (PC_Utility.exe),  
then click the OK button.  
Start the program once disc access is  
completed.  
This displays the home window of the  
utility software.  
1) PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software  
Note  
English is selected as the factory default  
setting for the language used. You can  
change this as required (see page 48).  
5-1-2 Exiting  
Click the × (close) button in the top right  
corner of the window.  
5-1 Starting and Exiting  
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5-2 Names and Functions of Parts  
1
2
3
a
Menu bar  
PC Utility version information: Opens  
a dialog box showing the version  
information for the utility software.  
This shows the menus of the utility  
software.  
Click a menu name to display the  
commands for executing functions.  
• Settings menu  
PC operation settings: Opens a dialog  
box to select the language for screen  
indications and operations, and to  
enable or disable the FAM  
connection (see page 48).  
• Help menu  
b
Tree display  
The menus for this unit appear in a tree  
configuration.  
Click the + sign to the left of a menu name  
to display the submenus in the level below;  
the + sign changes to a – sign. (Click the –  
sign to close the submenu display.)  
Click a menu item to display the operating  
screen for the menu item in the operating  
section.  
PC Utility manual: Shows the manual  
(Help information) for the utility  
software.  
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• Device information menu  
Basic information: Shows product  
information and system information  
Hours Meter: Shows the cumulative  
number of operating hours of this  
unit (see page 49).  
Version: Shows the firmware version  
information (see page 50).  
Alarm log: Shows the alarms generated  
by this unit (see page 50).  
PC operation settings dialog  
box  
In the menu bar, select Settings > PC  
operation settings, to open the PC operation  
settings dialog box.  
In this dialog box, set the following items.  
• Language used for the user interface of  
the utility software  
• Enable/disable FAM connection  
To set the language used  
• Setup menu  
1
From the Language list, select the  
desired language, and click the Set  
button.  
AV settings: Shows a window for setting  
the operation of this unit, time code,  
audio control, recording format, and  
line mode (see page 50).  
Owner setting: Shows a window for  
setting UMID owner information  
(see page 53).  
Battery mode setting: Shows a window  
for setting the alarm of remaining  
capacity of the battery pack in this  
unit (see page 54).  
Save/recall setup: Shows a window for  
saving or recalling the AV, owner,  
and battery mode settings (see page  
54).  
2
Exit the utility software, and restart it  
The language you selected in step 1 is  
now reflected in the utility software  
displays.  
To enable or disable the FAM  
connection  
1
In the FAM operation section, select  
either of the following for login, and  
click the Set button.  
Date/time setting: Shows a window for  
setting the date, time, and time zone  
• Disc operation menu  
Format: Shows a window for formatting  
a disc (see page 55).  
• Permit:Enable the FAMconnection.  
(Select for an FAM connection.)  
• Inhibit: Disable the FAM  
connection. (Select for an AV/C  
connection.)  
Delete clip: Shows a window for deleting  
a clip or clips recorded on the disc  
2
Exit the utility software.  
The new setting takes effect when  
exiting the utility software.  
c
Operating section  
Notes  
Shows the operating window for the  
function selected in the tree display.  
Click the ? button to show help information  
on the display.  
• If no FAM driver (see page 29) is  
installed in the connected computer,  
setting to “Permit” does not allow an  
FAM connection to be established. (The  
connection is always an AV/C  
connection.)  
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• If you change the setting during disc  
access or while a file is being transferred,  
the new setting takes effect when the  
operation is completed.  
5-3 Details of  
Functions  
5-3-1 Device Information  
Menu  
Basic information  
This displays the following information  
about this unit.  
Product information  
Item name  
Display contents  
Model  
PDW-D1  
Serial  
number  
Serial number set when  
unit is shipped  
System information  
Item name  
Display contents  
Line mode  
Scan lines in video  
format (set in “AV  
Settings”–“525/625  
SYSTEM SELECT”)  
Video format Video recording format  
Audio format Audio recording format  
Hours Meter  
Information about the operational history of  
the unit can be displayed. Use the  
information as a guide in scheduling  
periodic maintenance.  
For periodic maintenance, consult your Sony dealer.  
Item name  
Display contents  
Operation  
Hours  
The total number of  
hours the unit has been  
powered on (unit: hours)  
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Alarm log  
Item name  
Display contents  
This shows a maximum of 50 alarms  
generated since the unit was last powered  
on.  
Select an item in the list to display details of  
that alarm (date and time of generation, and  
location on disc (time code)).  
When the limit of 50 items on the list is  
exceeded, older alarms are deleted.  
Powering off the unit deletes all items from  
the list.  
Operation  
Hours (r)  
Same as Operation  
a)  
Hours (resettable  
)
Laser  
The cumulative light  
Parameter (r) output time for the optical  
a)  
head (resettable  
)
Seek  
Running  
Hours (r)  
The cumulative seek  
operation time for the  
optical head (unit: hours,  
a)  
resettable  
)
Spindle  
Running  
Hours (r)  
The cumulative spindle  
rotation time (unit: hours,  
a)  
Refer to the utility software help for information  
about list of alarms.  
resettable  
)
Loading  
Counter (r)  
The total number of times  
disc has been loaded  
a)  
5-3-2 Setup Menu  
AV settings  
Set the following items relating to this unit.  
In the Settings column of the table,  
underlined values indicate the factory  
default settings.  
(resettable  
)
a) This can be used as a guide in determining  
when to replace parts.  
To refresh the display  
Click the Refresh button.  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
Version information  
The firmware version information includes  
the following items.  
Item name  
Settings  
PREROLL  
TIME  
0 SEC to 5 SEC to 30  
SEC: Set the  
preroll time to  
Item name  
Display contents  
between 0 and 30  
seconds in steps of  
1 second. A preroll  
time of at least 5  
seconds is  
recommended  
when using this unit  
for editing.  
Package  
The package version  
when the firmware was  
downloaded as a  
package  
SY  
System control software  
version  
PIER  
”PIER” version of FPGA  
CAVE  
”CAVE” version of  
FPGA  
Drive  
DSP  
Optical disc drive  
system control software  
version  
Audio DSP software  
version  
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AUDIO CONTROL  
TIME CODE  
Settings  
Item name  
1
Settings  
Item name  
CH1/CH2 tr1/2: Tracks 1 and 2  
assigned to audio  
output channels 1  
and 2.  
TC MODE  
Select the time code  
recording mode.  
INT-REGEN: Record  
the output of the  
internal time code  
generator,  
tr3/4: Tracks 3 and 4  
assigned to audio  
output channels 1  
and 2.  
initialized to time  
code following  
tr5/6: Tracks 5 and 6  
assigned to audio  
output channels 1  
and 2.  
tr7/8: Tracks 7 and 8  
assigned to audio  
output channels 1  
and 2.  
continuously upon  
the time code of the  
last frame of the  
last clip on the disc.  
EXT-REGEN: Record  
the output of the  
internal time code  
generator,  
synchronized to an  
external time code  
generator.  
2
CH3/CH4 tr1/2: Tracks 1 and 2  
assigned to audio  
output channels 3  
and 4.  
DF MODE  
In 525-line mode, select  
the run mode of the  
internal time code  
generator.  
ON (DF): Drop-frame  
mode  
tr3/4: Tracks 3 and 4  
assigned to audio  
output channels 3  
and 4.  
tr5/6: Tracks 5 and 6  
assigned to audio  
output channels 3  
and 4.  
tr7/8: Tracks 7 and 8  
assigned to audio  
output channels 3  
and 4.  
OFF (NDF): Non-drop  
frame mode  
VITC  
Specify whether or not  
to record the VITC  
generated by the  
internal time code  
generator.  
DV OUT  
AUDIO MODE  
Select the audio mode  
for S400 (i.LINK)  
OFF: Do not record  
internally  
generated VITC.  
ON: Record internally  
generated VITC.  
connector (output).  
4ch: 12 bit/32 kHz/4ch  
2ch: 16 bit/48 kHz/2ch  
AUDIO CONTROL  
Item name  
Settings  
DV AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
SELECT  
Select the audio  
signals to assign to  
i.LINK(AV/C) audio  
output channels.  
Sub-item  
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AUDIO CONTROL  
Indication that a setting is at the  
factory default value  
When a setting is at the factory default  
value, a colon (‘:’) appears between the  
item name and the setting value.  
When the setting has been changed, this  
changes to a dot (‘.’).  
Item name  
Settings  
IMX DATA  
LENGTH  
When “IMX50,”  
“IMX40,or “IMX30” is  
selected in setup  
menu item  
“RECORDING  
Example: PREROLL TIME : 5 SEC  
(setting is factory default)  
FORMAT,” select the  
audio quantization bit  
count and number of  
recording channels.  
16bit × 8ch: 16 bits ×  
8 channels  
PREROLL TIME . 8 SEC (setting has  
been changed)  
AV setting operations  
To move from one menu item to another:  
Use the V/v buttons, or the up and  
down arrow keys on the keyboard.  
To move from one menu level to another:  
Use the B/b buttons, or the left and  
right arrow keys on the keyboard.  
To change the setting value: With the  
cursor on the setting value, use the V/v  
buttons, or the up and down arrow keys  
on the keyboard. (Factory default  
settings are shown with an asterisk  
(*).)  
24bit × 4ch: 24 bits ×  
4 channels  
Note  
When “RECORDING  
FORMAT” is set to  
“DVCAM,the setting  
is automatically fixed  
at 16 bits × 4 channels.  
Recording format setting  
To return a setting to its factory default  
value: In the setting value selection  
screen, click the Reset button.  
To return all settings to their factory  
default values: In the menu item  
selection screen, click the Reset  
button.  
To save the changed settings: Click the  
Set button.  
To discard the changed settings: Click the  
Cancel button, or press the Esc key on  
the keyboard.  
Item name  
Settings  
RECORDING Select the recording  
FORMAT  
format.  
IMX50: MPEG IMX 50  
IMX40: MPEG IMX 40  
IMX30: MPEG IMX 30  
DVCAM: DVCAM  
Line mode setting  
Item name  
Settings  
525/625  
SYSTEM  
SELECT  
Switch between 525-  
line and 625-line  
modes.  
To change the line mode setting  
525: 525-line mode  
(NTSC)  
625: 625-line mode  
(PAL)  
1
Refer to “AV setting operations”  
(previous item), and change the line  
mode setting.  
2
Press the Set button.  
If a disc is present, it is automatically  
ejected.  
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3
In the confirmation message box, click  
the OK button.  
Item name  
Country code An abbreviated  
alphanumeric string (up  
Settings  
4
5
Exit the utility software (see page 46).  
to four bytes  
Do one of the following on the  
icon displayed in the remote  
computer’s taskbar.  
or  
alphanumeric strings)  
according to the values  
defined in ISO 3166-1.  
Organization A code registered with  
• Double click.  
• Right click, and select one of the  
following commands from the menu  
which appears.  
- Windows 2000: Unplug or eject  
hardware  
- Windows XP: Safely Remove  
Hardware  
code  
the SMPTE registration  
office (up to four bytes  
alphanumeric strings)  
User code  
A code for user  
identification (up to four  
bytes alphanumeric  
strings)  
Country code  
You can find your own country code on the  
following web page.  
Refer to ISO 3166-1:  
iso3166/iso3166-1-en.html  
Windows 2000: The Unplug or  
Eject Hardware dialog appears.  
Windows XP: The Safely Remove  
Hardware dialog appears.  
6
7
Select “Sony XDCAM PDW-D1 IEEE  
1394 SBP2 Device” and click Stop.  
Organization code  
• Organization codes must be acquired by  
applying to the SMPTE registration  
office.  
The Stop a Hardware device dialog  
appears.  
Select “Sony XDCAM PDW-D1 IEEE  
1394 SBP2 Device” and click OK.  
• When no organization code has been  
acquired, it is forbidden to enter an  
arbitrary string. As a rule, the code “00”  
must be entered. Freelance operators who  
do not belong to an origination should  
Windows 2000: A confirmation  
message appears.  
Windows XP: “Sony XDCAM  
PDW-D1 IEEE 1394 SBP2 Device”  
is deleted from the Hardware  
devices list.  
~
enter “ .”  
• There are no problems in recording or  
playing back audio-video signals, if an  
organization code is not set.  
8
Power the unit off, and then power it  
on again.  
User code  
• The user code is registered with each  
organization locally. It is usually not  
centrally registered.  
The line mode selected in step 1  
becomes available for use.  
• This user code is determined by the  
organization. The methods used depend  
on the organization.  
• User code cannot be entered when no  
organization code has been entered.  
Owner setting  
When using an extended UMID, set the  
following owner information.  
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Owner information setting  
operations  
Item name  
END  
Settings/display  
contents  
To enter owner information: Using the  
keyboard, enter alphanumeric  
characters in the edit box for each item.  
If an entry is less than four bytes, the  
remainder is filled with space  
characters (20h).  
To enter the country code by selecting  
from a list: On the right of the edit  
box, click the ... button, to open a  
country selection dialog box. Select a  
country by name from the list in this  
dialog box, and click the 3-character or  
2-character button.  
2
11.0 to 13.3 V to 14.5  
V: Used when a  
battery pack is  
used. Set the  
voltage level at  
which the battery  
ends and the unit  
stops operation,  
just before the  
battery ends (in  
0.1V steps).  
INFORMATION Displays battery  
information.  
To save the changed settings: Click the  
Set button.  
To discard the changed settings: In the  
tree display, select a different setting  
item.  
The unit is shipped with the settings for BP-  
GL95 or BP-GL65 battery packs.  
For the BP-L60 series and BP-IL75, the  
following settings are recommended:  
• BEFORE END: 11.4V  
• END: 11.2V  
Battery mode settings  
Set the following items relating to the  
battery pack loaded in this unit.  
For details of the settings, see “AV setting  
In the Settings/display contents column of  
the table, underlined values indicate the  
factory default settings.  
Saving and recalling setup  
You can save the current setting values of  
the setup menu (AV, owner, and battery  
mode settings) in any of menu banks 1 to 3  
(memory regions for setting values), and  
can recall them as required.  
Item name  
Settings/display  
contents  
SETUP  
Set the voltage  
BATTERY END warning level just  
Procedure for saving and recalling  
setup  
To save the current setting values: Select  
one of menu banks 1 to 3 from the  
drop-down list, and click the Save  
button.  
To recall saved values: Select one of menu  
banks 1 to 3 from the drop-down list,  
and click the Recall button.  
before the battery  
ends and the voltage  
Sub-item  
level at which the  
battery ends.  
1
BEFORE  
END  
11.0 V to 13.8 V to  
14.5 V: Used  
when a battery  
pack is used. Set  
the voltage  
warning level just  
before the battery  
ends (in 0.1V  
steps).  
Date and time setting  
Set the following items for the internal  
clock in this unit.  
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To format a disc  
Item name  
Settings  
1
Insert a disc into this unit (see page  
Date  
Set the four-digit year  
(2000 to 2099), month,  
and day.  
36).  
The disc information shows the  
remaining capacity of the disc, and the  
Format button becomes active.  
Time  
Set the hours, minutes,  
and seconds.  
2
3
Click the Format button.  
Time zone  
Select the timezone  
offset from UTC.  
A confirmation dialog box appears.  
Setting the date and time  
To change the date and time: In the edit  
boxes, click the value you want to  
change (year, month, day, hour,  
minute, second), then adjust the value  
with the spin buttons to the right of the  
edit box.  
To change the time zone: Select the  
desired time zone from the drop-down  
list.  
To save the changed settings: Click the  
Set button.  
To discard the changed settings: In the  
tree display, select a different setting  
item.  
In the dialog box, click the Format  
button.  
When formatting is completed, the  
following items are updated.  
• Disc information  
- Available space (RT): Length of  
remaining time according to the  
recording format set in the Setup  
menu (unit: minutes)  
- Available space (NRT): Number  
of remaining bytes for the General  
folder  
• Number of rewritings  
Deleting clips  
To synchronize with the computer’s date  
and time setting: Click the  
Use this command to delete clips recorded  
on the disc.  
Synchronize button to set the date and  
time of this unit’s internal clock to the  
same date and time as the computer.  
Note  
Once a clip is deleted, it cannot be  
recovered.  
5-3-3 Disc Operation  
Menu  
To delete a clip  
1
2
Insert a disc into this unit (see page  
36).  
Formatting  
Use this command to format a disc that has  
already been recorded.  
Select either of the following deletion  
modes.  
• Last clip: Delete the last clip  
recorded.  
Note  
When a recorded disc is formatted, all the  
data on the disc is erased.  
• All clips: Delete all clips. (Files in  
the General directory are not  
deleted.)  
3
Click the Delete button.  
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A confirmation dialog box appears.  
4
In the dialog box, click the Delete  
button.  
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Appendix  
182 (71/4)  
Specifications  
General  
Power requirements  
100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
DC (with battery)  
Power consumption  
22 W  
Peak inrush current  
(1) Power ON, current probe  
method: 58 A (240 V), 16 A  
(100 V)  
(2) Hot switching inrush current,  
measured in accordance with  
EuropeanstandardEN55103-1:  
13 A (230 V)  
Operating temperature  
0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF)  
Storage temperature  
Unit: mm (inches)  
–20ºC to +60ºC (–4ºF to  
+140ºF)  
Operating relative humidity  
System  
Recording format  
Video  
20% to 90%  
AV/C  
DVCAM (25 Mbps)  
file access mode  
Less than 90%  
3 kg (6 lb 9 oz)  
Mass  
External dimensions (w/h/d)  
78 × 182 × 257 mm  
MPEG IMX (50/40/  
30 Mbps), DVCAM  
(25 Mbps)  
1
1
1
(3 / × 7 / × 10 / inches)  
8
4
8
Proxy video  
1)  
MPEG-4  
Audio  
AV/C  
DVCAM: 16 bits/48 kHz  
(4 channels)  
Specifications  
57  
 
   
file access mode  
Utility Software (1)  
MPEG IMX: 16 bits/48  
kHz (8 channels) or 24  
bits/48 kHz (4 channels)  
DVCAM: 16 bits/48 kHz  
(4 channels)  
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software (1)  
Accessories not supplied  
AC power cord  
• For the customers in the U.S.A and  
Canada  
Part No. 1-551-812-41 (125 V, 10 A,  
about 2.4 m)  
Proxy audio  
A-law (8/4 channels, 8 bits,  
8 kHz)  
• For the customers in the United Kingdom  
Part No. 1-777-823-12 (250 V, 10 A,  
about 2.0 m)  
• For the customers in European countries  
other than the United Kingdom  
Part No. 1-551-631-61 (250 V, 10 A,  
about 2.0 m)  
1) The MPEG-4 Codec is a product of Ingenient  
Technologies, Inc.  
Playback format  
Video  
MPEG IMX (50/40/30  
Mbps), DVCAM  
(25 Mbps)  
Proxy video  
MPEG-4  
Audio  
Related products  
Battery packs  
BP-L60S, BP-GL65, BP-GL95,  
BP-M100  
Battery adaptor  
BKP-L551  
MPEG IMX: 16 bits/48  
kHz (8 channels) or 24  
bits/48 kHz (4 channels)  
DVCAM: 16 bits/48 kHz  
(4 channels)  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
Proxy audio  
A-law (8/4 channels, 8 bits,  
8 kHz)  
Recording/Playback time  
MPEG IMX  
50 Mbps: 45 min.  
40 Mbps: 55 min.  
30 Mbps: 68 min.  
DVCAM 85 min.  
Output/input connectors  
S400 (i.LINK)  
6-pin, complying with IEEE 1394,  
supporting file access mode  
Accessories supplied  
Operation manual  
Japanese/English version (1)  
CD-ROM manual (1)  
Specifications  
58  
 
   
The material contained in this manual  
consists of information that is the property  
of Sony Corporation and is intended solely  
for use by the purchasers of the equipment  
described in this manual.  
Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the  
duplication of any portion of this manual or  
the use thereof for any purpose other than  
the operation or maintenance of the  
equipment described in this manual without  
the express written permission of Sony  
Corporation.  
 
Sony Corporation  
PDW-D1  
(SYL)  
B&P Company  
3-868-752-01 (1)  
©2005  
 

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