Sony PDW-HD1500 User Manual

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Handling Discs

  

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This unit can record and play back the following 
Professional Disc

 1)

 formats.

• PFD23A (capacity 23.3 GB)
• PFD50DLA (capacity 50.0 GB)

1) Professional Disc is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

• It is not possible to use the following discs for recording 

or playback:
-Blu-ray Disc
-Professional Disc for Data

• PFD50DLA discs can be used only by XDCAM devices 

with the DL mark (see the following illustration). They 
cannot be used by XDCAM devices without this mark.

Handling
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.
• Do not touch the surface of the disc itself within the 

cartridge.

• Deliberately opening the shutter may cause damage.
• Do not disassemble the cartridge.
• The supplied adhesive labels are recommended for 

indexing discs. Apply the label in the correct position.

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 get inside.
• Store cartridges in their cases.

Care of the discs
• Remove dust and dirt on the outside of a cartridge using 

a soft dry cloth.

F1: OUT REF

Selects the reference signal for the 
output signals of this unit. 
REF: Use the signal input to the 

REF.VIDEO INPUT connector as the 
output reference signal. 

INPUT: Use the input video signal as the 

output reference signal. 

F2:

(Unassigned function button)

F3:

(Unassigned function button)

F4:

(Unassigned function button)

F5: SYNC

Sets the sync phase of HD output 
signals. While the setting value is 
flashing, turn the PUSH SET(S.SEL) 
knob to adjust the sync phase of output 
signals with respect to the input 
reference signal, over the range ±15 µs. 
(The display shows –128 to +127.)

F6: FINE

Makes fine adjustment to the sync phase 
of HD  output signals. While the setting 
value is flashing, turn the PUSH 
SET(S.SEL) knob to adjust the sync 
phase of output signals with respect to 
the input reference signal, over the range 
±200 ns. (The display shows 0 to 1023.)

F1: CONV IMP

Selects whether to display convert status 
on the display during downconvert 
operations. 
OFF: Do not display.
ON: Display.

F2: ERR LOG

Displays an error log screen.

F3:

(Unassigned function button)

F4: 

(Unassigned function button)

F5: 

(Unassigned function button)

F6: 

(Unassigned function button)

DL mark