Manual for PDW-850

Before Using the Unit:

Set the region of use. Power off the camcorder before attaching/removing accessories.

Chapter 1: Overview

Details features like 2/3-inch full-HD "PowerHAD FX" CCDs, high reliability mechanisms, multi-format support, and extended recording times. Explains interfaces, shooting condition features (Picture Cache, Slow Shutter, Time Lapse, Slow & Quick Motion, Freeze Mix, Digital extender, Focus Assist, Assignable switches, Hyper gamma), digital wireless microphone system, LCD monitor, and XDCAM series features.

Chapter 2: Preparations

Covers power supply (battery, AC), attaching the viewfinder, setting area of use, date/time, mounting the lens, preparing audio input, tripod mounting, connecting video light, and using the shoulder strap.

Chapter 3: Adjustments and Settings for Shooting

Details setting recording format, black/white balance, electronic shutter, reference value for auto iris, audio levels, and time data.

Chapter 4: Shooting

Explains handling discs, basic shooting procedures, and advanced shooting operations like recording essence marks, clip flags, thumbnail images, time-lapse, slow & quick motion, freeze mix, and using the live logging function.

Chapter 5: Operations in GUI Screens

Covers GUI screen operations, thumbnail operations, scene selection, and disc operations.

Chapter 6: Menu Displays and Detailed Settings

Details menu organization, operations, setting status display, and various adjustments and settings accessible via menus.

Chapter 7: Saving and Loading User Setting Data

Covers saving and recalling user files and scene files.

Chapter 8: File Operations

Details directory structure, FTP file operations, and recording continuous timecode.

Chapter 9: Maintenance

Covers testing the camcorder before shooting and maintenance procedures.

Appendix

Includes important notes, specifications, optional components, USB keyboards/flash drives, trademarks, and GPS information.