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PDW-700 / PDW-HD1500
A Guide to the New “Version 1.2” Features
PDW-700 / PDW-HD1500
A Guide to the New “Version 1.2” Features
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MeansContents
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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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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PDW-700 / PDW-HD1500
Ver.1.2 Feature List
and Installation (FAQ)
PDW-700 / PDW-HD1500
Ver.1.2 Feature List
and Installation (FAQ)
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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
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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
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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