Datavideo DV Bank User Manual

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DV Bank

FireWire DV Recorder

Operation Manual

http://www.datavideo-tek.com

Important Notice of Safety Instruction and Radio & TV Interference

1.Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.

2.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the products.

3.Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4.Do not use this product near water.

5.Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

6.Slots and openings on the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing the products on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7.This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local Power Company.

8.Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be walked on.

9.If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord to not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also

10., make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

11.Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

12.Except as explained elsewhere in this guide, don’t attempt to service this product yourself. Opening and removing those covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing on those compartments to service personnel.

13.Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A.When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

B.If liquid has been spilled into the product.

C.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

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D.If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.

E.If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

F.If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

Service and Support

It is our goal to make your products ownership a satisfying experience. Our supporting staff is available to assist you in setting up and operating your system. Please refer to our web site www.datavideo-tek.com for answers to common questions, support requests or contact your local office below.

Datavideo Corporation (USA)

12300-U East Washington Blvd., Whittier, CA 90606 USA

Tel: [phone] www.datavideo.us

Datavideo Technologies Europe BV

Californiedreef 263565 BL Utrecht, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]	www.datavideo.info
Datavideo UK Limited
Unit 2 Waterside Business Park, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire SK131BE UK
Tel: [phone]	www.datavideo.info
Datavideo Technologies Co., Ltd.
10F, 176 Jian-Yi Rd, Chung Ho City, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan 235
Tel: [phone]	www.datavideo.com.tw

Datavideo Technologies China Co.

2F-D, 2 Lane 777, West Guangzhong Rd, Zhabei District, Shanghai, China

Tel: +86	21 5603 6599	www.datavideo.cn
Datavideo Technologies (S) PTE Ltd.
100 Lor 23, Geylang Rd, #01-03 D’Centennial, Singapore 388398
Tel: +65	6749 6866	www.datavideo.sg

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Warranty

Support one year limited warranty.

Radio & Television Interference

UNITED STATES: The equipment described in this guide generates and uses radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this guide, it may cause interference with radio and television reception.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

If necessary, you should consult your dealer or experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You may find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the United States Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. The booklet number is 004-000-00345-4.

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Note: Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users right to operate this equipment.

Peripherals used in conjunction with this equipment must be connected via shielded interface cables. Use of unshielded interface cables may result in interference to radio and TV reception, and may void the user’s right to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: DN-100

Trade Name: Datavideo

Responsible: Datavideo Corporation (USA)

Address: 12300-U East Washington Blvd., Whittier,

CA 90606 USA

Telephone: [phone]

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference.

(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Table of Contents

Important Notice													1
Service, Support and Warranty													2
Radio & Television Interference													3
Precautions													6
Overview													8
Packing List													9
Key Features													10
Front Panel Control & LCD													12
Rear Panel													13
System Functions													15
Operation													19
Optional Accessories													23

DAC-10 YUV to DV converter

TL-1 Intervalometer/Transcoder

DAC-100 DV/AV converter

Specifications

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Precautions

oHandling

Proper attention should be given when handling the unit.

Operational Handling

Try to avoid moving the unit while it is being operated; normal body motion is acceptable. Avoid moving the unit with quick, hard disruptions. Try to avoid using the unit on a surface with noticeable vibration. Do not drop or bang the unit while operating; damage could occur.

Non-Operational Handling

Avoid dropping the unit onto hard surfaces; damage could occur.

oVentilation

The unit should be operated with adequate space around it so that proper heat ventilation is accomplished. Do not operate the unit inside of an airtight, non-ventilated container. Do not block airflow from the fan at the rear panel. Always ensure there is proper ventilation around the unit. Allow at least 1-1/8 inch / 3 cm of clearance space around the unit with at least 2 inches / 5 cm of clearance from the rear panel near the fan.

oHeat

Do not use the unit near sources of heat that exceed 130° F / 55° C. It is also CRITICALLY IMPORTANT not to use the unit in temperatures lower than 40° F / 5° C.

oMoisture

Do not use or store the unit in high humidity environments. Avoid using near an area where water could be sprayed upon the unit.

oAltitude

The low concentration of oxygen in the air at high altitudes may cause the heads to crash. Do not use the unit in altitudes at greater than 9,850 ft. / 3,000 m above sea level.

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oTransporting

Care should be exercised when transporting the unit.

oElectrical Power

Connect the unit to electrical power sources utilizing the power cord supplied or to the Datavideo NMH Battery Pack (DVB-126) using its connector cable. Do not use any other unapproved power sources.

oMaintenance

Keep the unit clean and dust free. Ensure that there is no blockage by debris near or around the cooling fan on the rear panel.

oDamage

Although the DV Bank is an outstanding example of leading edge technology, excellence in engineering and quality and care in manufacturing, it is a precision instrument, which, like an expensive digicam or DVD player, is sensitive to mechanical, electronic and environmental harm. Treat your DV Bank with care and it will provide years of uninterrupted service.

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Overview

Smart, Easy and Dependable Video Disc Drives

DV Bank is the industry-standard, stand-alone solution that allows video professionals to capture digital video (DV) content directly to a high performance disk drive-based system while shooting or anytime afterwards. Once your video is captured on the DV Bank, it can be quickly and easily accessed in a non-linear fashion for in-field review and logging. DV Bank’s FireWire (IEEE-1394) interface allows direct capture from Digital camcorders, VTR’s or mixers. With its simple and dependable VTR-style controls, the DV Bank is very easy to use and integrates seamlessly with your existing studio and location equipment.

Smarter and easier than ordinary computer interfaced drives, DV Bank FireWire DV Recorder is an advanced hard drive video recorder/editor with sophisticated interface capability. DV Bank has a built in special purpose processor for all user controls and management and utilizes at 120 Gigabyte hard disc drive giving you 9 hours of DV storage time. DV Bank is smart, works equally well with both Mac’s and PC’s and includes PC/1394 edit software (contact our Support Staff for Mac software availability).

DV Bank’s innovative processor completely integrates all system and communication functions providing unprecedented “instant-on” service, eliminating the frustrating computer boot-up time lag that’s typical of computer-dependant devices. This integrated approach also eliminates compatibility issues with external hard drives, special holders and other accessories.

Significantly, DV Bank’s proprietary processor also manages hard disk functions more reliably than computer-driven storage systems. It’s exactly what every video pro is looking for…the smart, easy and dependable choice.

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