Sony PDW-1500 Professional Disc Recorder User Manual

This is the user manual of professional disc compact camcorder PDW-1500, which introduces the features and characteristics of the product, including connection and setup, preparation, recording/playback, scene selection, insert editing and file operation.


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Brand
SONY
Category
Camcorders
Document type
User Manual
Language
Japanese
Pages
136
File format
PDF
File size
4.7 MB
Published
24 March, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
62528FD9990157E850A67A60EB5A060A

About this manual

The Sony PDW-1500 is a professional disc recorder designed for high‑quality video capture and playback, supporting MPEG‑4, MPEG‑2, DVCAM and IMX formats. It includes a Class 1 laser, multiple audio/video interfaces, and a built‑in playlist manager.

This manual covers safety precautions, installation, component functions, system setup, file handling, playlist creation, and maintenance. It also explains how to connect the unit to external devices via i.LINK, AV/C, SDI, AES/EBU, MXF and FTP. This manual is written in Japanese.

What's inside

  • Overview
  • Component Names and Functions
  • Setup and Operation
  • Playback
  • Editing
  • Import
  • File Operation
  • Playlist Management
  • Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Specifications

Laser wavelength403‑410 nm
Laser output power35 mW (max 65 mW)
Supported video formatsMPEG‑4 Visual, MPEG‑2 Video, DVCAM, IMX
Supported interfacesi.LINK, AV/C, SDI, AES/EBU, MXF, FTP

Frequently asked questions

How should the PDW-1500 be safely installed?

The unit must be grounded, kept away from liquids, and connected to a properly rated AC power source before use.

What video formats can the PDW-1500 play?

It can play MPEG‑4 Visual, MPEG‑2 Video, DVCAM and IMX streams.

How can the PDW-1500 be connected to a computer for file transfer?

Files can be transferred via the i.LINK (FAM) interface or by using FTP.

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