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PDW-700 / PDW-HD1500

A Guide to the New “Version 1.2” Features


A Guide to the New “Version 1.2” Features


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Overview of V1.2 Features for PDW-700 camcorder

Overview of V1.2 Features for PDW-HD1500 record deck

New versions of the XDCAM applicationsPDZ-1, PDZ-VX10, PDZK-P1, FAM drivers

How to upgrade existing PDW-700 and PDW-HD1500 to V1.2 status

Guidelines to ensure compatibility with Professional Discs recorded with PDW-700 and PDW-HD1500 V1.2


MeansV1.2 Overview

V1.2 is a major feature upgrade to the PDW-700 and PDW-HD1500 XDCAM HD422 models

It provides a substantial number of new features which are listed on the following slides

Therefore, units supplied by Sony PSE with the following serial numbers will require this upgradePDW-700 (up to and including S/N 12453)PDW-HD1500 (up to and including S/N 12418)

Up until the end of March 2009, Sony PSE will offer this upgrade at no charge for parts and labour (for units supplied via Sony PSE)

Please note: Upgrade to V1.2 must be applied before the SD option (MPEG IMX/DVCAM) can be installed into the camcorder or record deck


MeansPDW-700 V1.2 New Features (1 of 2)

Formats

XDCAM HD422 1080 50Mb/s 29.97p

720 50Mb/s 59.94p, 50p, 23.98p(PD)

XDCAM HD420 1080 35Mb/s, 25Mb/s (18Mb/s is Playback only) 59.94i, 29.97p, 50i, 25p

720 35Mb/s, 25Mb/s 59.94p, 50p, 23.98p(PD)

MPEG IMX 50Mb/s,40Mb/s,30Mb/s 59.94i, 29.97psf, 50i, 25psf needs CBKZ-MD01 option DVCAM 59.94i, 29.97psf, 50i, 25psf

Features

CC Filter Cyclic Selection

HyperGamma

Focus Magnification

Digital Extender x2

Slow Shutter (1080: 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,16 frames, 720: 2,4,6,8,16 frames)

Interval Record

Freeze Mix


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Features (Continued)

Remote control from RCP-750/751/920/921, MSU-900/950

Disc Exchange Cache

HD/SD SDI-IN needs CBK-HD01 option

Composite IN needs CBK-SC02 option

Up Conversion Recording needs CBK-HD01/SC02 option

Cross Conversion between 720/1080

Aspect Ratio Control in HD to SD Conversion (Letter Box)

Aspect Ratio Control in SD to HD Conversion (Squeeze, Edge Crop) needs CBKZ-MD01 option

Clip Flag (OK, NG, KP for each clip)

System Profile

Storing User Metadata in MXF Footer & Overwriting as a single file (.KLV)

User Data Folder for FTP/FAM

Text Data Input on Thumbnail GUI from USB Keyboard

Page Name for USER MENU

FTP/FAM for OP1a Single Essence

Rec Verify

PDW-700 V1.2 New Features (2 of 2)


MeansPDW-HD1500 V1.2 New Features (1 of 2)

Formats

XDCAM HD4221080 29.97P

50Mb/s720 59.94P/50P

XDCAM HD4201080 59.94i / 50i /29.97P /25P

35Mb/s / 25Mb/s / 18Mb/s (18Mbps is Playback only)

720 59.94P/50P 35Mb/s / 25Mb/s

SD525/625 MPEG IMX 30 / 40 / 50Mb/s 59.94i , 50i needs PDBK-S1500

option525/625 DV 59.94i, 50i


MeansPDW-HD1500 V1.2 New Features (2 of 2)

Features

Up-conversion Recording & Playback

1080/720 Cross Conversion

Clip flag (OK/NG/KP for each clip)

VANC recording/play back (various packets)

Disc Exchange Cache

Storing User Metadata in MXF Footer & Overwriting as a single file (.KLV)

User Data Folder for FTP/FAM

Sync play

Additional Audio Function - 8CH Volume Control/Channel Assignment

Sampling REC Verify

Planning Metadata Function

Save / Read Menu Settings on USB Memory

FTP/FAM for OP1a Single Essence Mode

PC Remote Switch from Front Panel from Function Menu

Text Data Input from USB Keyboard or GUI Software Keyboard

MPEG TS Input/Output needs PDBK-201 option


MeansNew versions of "XDCAM Applications"

The following applications will be released at the same time as Ver.1.2 of the PDW-700 and PDW-HD1500. All will be available as downloads soon on www.sonybiz.net

PDZ-1 Version 2.50 　– To support XDCAM HD422 720 50p/59.94p – Handling of User Data Folder in Disc Copy operation– Convert To AAF for XDCAM HD422 720 50p/59.94p

Windows FAM Driver Version 2.10– Handling of UserData Folder– Handling of ProAV Folder

PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer Version 2.20– To support XDCAM HD422 720 50p/59.94p


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PDZK-P1 Mac XDCAM Transfer Version 2.8.0– To support HD422 720 50p/59.94p – Materials in UserData Folder can be transferred to a Mac, and vice versa, i.e. to the

UserData Folder of the Professional Disc.– To export MP4 Files

Mac FAM Driver Version 2.2– Handling of UserData Folder– Handling of ProAV Folder

New versions of "XDCAM Applications"


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Ver.1.2 Feature List

and Installation (FAQ)


Ver.1.2 Feature List

and Installation (FAQ)


MeansWhat is Required to Upgrade a PDW-700 or PDW-HD1500 to V1.2?

Upgrade to V1.2 requires a firmware and hardware upgrade

The first hardware kits will be delivered from Japan in November 2008

Upgrade to V1.2 can only be performed by a Sony Service Engineer

Please ask your customer to call your local Sony Service contact to arrange for the upgrade to be performed

From November onwards, camcorders and decks will be designated PDW-700/1 and PDW-HD1500/1 to indicate that V1.2 capability is included


MeansHow Do I Order & Install the SD Options for the Camcorder and Deck?

There are two SD options for XDCAM HD422 which are available to order via SAP

CBKZ-MD01 for the PDW-700 and PDW-700/1PDBK-S1500 for the PDW-HD1500 and PDW-HD1500/1

These options can only be installed after the upgrade to V1.2 has been completed, or if being installed into a PDW-700/1 or PDW-HD1500/1


MeansGuidelines to ensure compatibility with V1.2

When a disc formatted using a PDW-700/HD1500 (V1.2) is used in a PDW-U1, the version of the PDW-U1 must be V2.01 and higher. If not (e.g. if the disc is inserted into a PDW-U1 V2.0), the message "UNKNOWN FS" might be displayed in very rare cases.

When simultaneously operating with a PDW-510/510P, PDW-530/530P, PDW-1500, PDW-V1, PDW-R1, PDW-D1, PDW-F350/F355, PDW-F330/F335, PDW-F70/F75, PDW-F30, or PDW-70MD/75MD, the version number of these models must be V1.56 and higher.

The WINDOWS FAM DRIVER must be V2.100 and higher, and MAC FAM DRIVER must be V2.2.0 and higher. When accessing data via FAM, if a file stored in the USER DATA folder (such as Excel or Word) is directly accessed and edited, it may not be possible to over-write the file to save it. It is therefore recommended that the GENERAL folder is used, or that the file is loaded onto a PC and is then edited and saved.

The directory "/PROAV/USERDATA" cannot be seen via the Mac FAM Driver in the normal finder operation. If required, use the absolute path, for example ; /Volumes/XDCAMxxxxxxxxx/PROAV/USERDATA

When the PDW-700 is working in 720 50P/59.94P mode, operations should be made on a Frame Pair. Modify the length of odd frame to the length of even-frame since the length of the MXF file cannot be recorded from FAM/FTP. In practice, this means your edit must be an even number of frames. If it isn’t, add or delete one frame to the edit before it is written back to Professional Disc.


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V1.2 adds a number of new features which use a USB keyboard to enter text characters. As operation cannot be guaranteed with all commercially available USB keyboards, users should check using their specific USB keyboard before putting the equipment into operational use. The following keyboards have been verified; USB BLACK made by DELL, Classic Keyboard 200 / Cordless Desktop EX110 made by Logicool Inhibit the Remote Controller to connect/disconnect when turning the power on.

The power switch should be turned off before connecting/disconnecting the RM/RCP/MSU to/from the PDW-700. If hot-swapping is performed, a message "Valid after power off" appears to request re-powering.

Change of default setting of "SD Detail" to Off mode.When V1.2 is implemented, the default setting of SD Detail is changed from On to Off. Therefore, if SD Detail needs to be On, it should be manually changed via the operational menu after the version up.

Change of default setting of "Matrix" to Off mode. In order to match the Matrix setting of HDCAM Camcorders, the default value will be changed from On to Off mode. If the Matrix mode is set to On before an upgrade to V1.2, the setting will not change and will remain in On mode after version up. When a factory preset is performed, the Matrix setting will then reset to Off mode.

Guidelines to ensure compatibility with V1.2

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