Scene selection function

The scene selection function allows you to select required clips only, and play them back in any order.

High reliability under tough operating conditions

With similar resistance to vibration and dust as a tape- based camcorder, this unit can be relied on just like a conventional unit.

1-1-4 Input and Outputs

Range of audio inputs and outputs

•A super-cardioid directional monaural microphone with external power supply is fitted as standard. By changing the connector (service component replacement), a stereo microphone can be fitted.

•The optional slot-in type WRR-855A/855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit can be installed in the unit.

•The two AUDIO IN connectors (XLR type, 3-pin) on the rear panel of the unit can be switched to line input, microphone input, or +48V external power, and also to AES/EBU digital audio inputs (maximum 24 bits).

•When audio cables are connected to the two AUDIO IN connectors (XLR type, 3-pin) on the rear panel of the unit, an automatic detection function forces the recording of the audio input signals from these connectors as channels 1 and 2.

•The AUDIO OUT connectors (XLR type, 5-pin) provide two channels of audio output.

(i.LINK) connector

The i.LINK interface enables data transfers with other DV devices, as follows.

•When the camcorder recording format is set to DVCAM (PDW-530/530P only), you can record a DV stream input from an external DV device to the optical disc drive in this unit. (Audio data is converted to the recording standard for this unit, then recorded.)

•You can output a DV stream (on the PDW-530/530P, this can also be done in IMX mode), and send to a DSR- DU1 hard disc recorder (not supplied) or other DV recording device, to act as a back-up recording when carrying out recording and stop operations on this unit.

•When the camcorder is connected to a computer with an i.LINK connection, you can use DV stream input and output together with nonlinear editing software that

supports the DV format.

By using application software 1) that supports the XDCAM series, you can read and write video, audio, and metadata recorded on the Professional Disc, with random access.

1)You can use PDZ-1 (logging software supplied with the PDW-1500, PDW-V1 and so on), or XPRI Meta Station (nonlinear editing software supplied with XDCAM support).

Remote control connectors

By connecting an optional RM-B150/B750 or similar remote control unit, you can control the shooting functions of this unit externally.

Function extension interface

•Installing the optional CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board enables SDI signal output from the VIDEO OUT connectors.

•By installing the optional CBK-SC01 Analog Composite Input Board, a composite video signal input to the GENLOCK connector can be recorded on this unit.

•An extension connector can be attached to the battery attachment on the rear panel, to allow various camera adapters to be fitted.

1-1-5 Other Functions

Usability-oriented design

•There is more space around the rear panel connectors than on previous models, making cable connections and switch operations easier.

•The adjustment range of the shoulder pad in the front to rear direction is increased, making it easier to ensure proper balance when using the unit.

2.5-inch color LCD panel

The side of the unit has an LCD that can be switched to show the following images and data.

•Status information, including audio level meters and timecode

•Thumbnails of the video recorded on the Professional Disc

•A playback image of the video recorded on the Professional Disc

•The camera image

Monochrome LCD panel

Even when this unit is powered off, the timecode, remaining disc capacity, battery capacity, and other status information appears on the monochrome LCD. (This requires either a battery loaded or a DC power supply connected.)

Instant operation assignable switches

Two switches provided on the side panel and on the top of the grip, respectively, can be assigned to any functions, by a menu operation.

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