Datavideo HDR-100 Quich Start Manual
HD HDD Recorder
HDR-100
Quick Start Guide
www.datavideo-tek.com
Table of contents
Warnings and Precautions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
Warranty --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Disposal ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Packing List ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Features ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
How to Assemble 2.5" HDD in Removable Rack -------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Connections & Controls ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
HDR-100 Front Panel ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
HDR-100 Rear Panel ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Powering On --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
Menu Options - Overview ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
HDD Mode Menu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Connecting to a PC / MAC --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Video Input Source Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
HD MPEG2 BIT RATE Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12
SD MPEG2 BIT RATE Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13
SET 1080i H-RES. Menu ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
GPI Mode & Function Menus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
Set Date & Time Menu -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Format Hard Disk Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 17
Erase Track Menu -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
HDD Surface Scan Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
Playing a M2T Track ------ ------------------- ------------------------ ----------------------- -------------------- ------------- 18
Recording a Track ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
Connecting to a Computer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Connecting to a PC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 21
Connecting to a MAC --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
RS 422 Protocol Reference ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 24
Specification -------------------------------- ------------------------ ---------------------------- ----------------------- --------- 30
Service and Support ---------------------------------------------- -------------------- ----------------------- ----------------- 3 1
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Warnings and Precautions
1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.
3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
4. Do not use this unit in or near water.
5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious damage.
6. Slots and openings on the cabinet top, back, and bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure safe and
reliable operation of this unit, and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these openings. Do not
place this unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, as the ventilation openings on the bottom of the cabinet
will be blocked. This unit should never be placed near or over a heat register or radiator. This unit should not
be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should only 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 Datavideo dealer or your local power
company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord will be walked
on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.
9. If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products
plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord’s rating.
10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single wall outlet do not exceed 15
amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet ventilation slots, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind onto or into this unit.
12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this product yourself.
Opening or removing covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points
or other risks, and will void your warranty. Refer all service issues to qualified service personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed;
b. When liquid has spilled into the unit;
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water;
d. When the product does not operate normally under normal operating conditions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions in this manual; improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage to the unit and may often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the unit to normal operation;
e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged;
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
To avoid any possible static damage to your equipment please ensure your camcorder / deck is switched off when
connecting or disconnecting the IEEE-1394 cable.
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Warranty
Datavideo warrants that the equipment it manufactures shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of 12 months from the date of product purchased. If equipment fails due to such defects, Datavideo will, at its
option, repair or provide a replacement for the defective part or product.
Equipment that fails after the warranty period, has been operated or installed in a manner other than that specified by
Datavideo, or has been subjected to abuse or modification, will be repaired for time and material charges at the
Buyer’s expense.
This warranty does not affect your statutory rights within the Country of purchase.
Disposal
For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking.
This symbol on the product indicates that it will not be treated as household waste. It must be handed over to the
applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For more detailed information
about the recycling of this product, please contact your local Datavideo office.
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Packing List:
The following items should be included in the box. If any items are missing please contact your supplier.
Items Description Q’ty
1 HDR-100 HD Hard Disk Recorder 1
2 Power Supply (12V 4.2A) 1
3 AC cord 3P 1
4 2.5" Removable HDD Enclosure 2
5 M3 X 4 m/m Screws 10
6 2.0 X 8 m/m Screws 2
7 HD Label 2
8 Label 4
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Introduction
The Datavideo HDR-100 is a multi format input and interface can support HD-SDI, HD-YPbPr and HDV input for
recording. This device can substitutable HDD also can help user easy to change HDD by them. The HDR-100 can be
as an external FireWire drive from which files can be dragged and dropped to a PC or MAC.
Features
Stand Alone HD-SDI, HD-YUV, HDV and HDMI Hard Drive Recorder.
Support HD-SDI pass-through.
HDMI output support
RS-422 / RS-232 control
GPI input
Drag and Drop file transfer to PC or MAC via IEEE-1394.
2.5" Removable HDD Rack, SATA & USB interface connecting to a PC for file transfer.
N.B. The HDR-100 cannot be operated as a DV Device from a PC - The AVC Command set is not supported.
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How to Assemble 2.5" HDD in Removable Rack
1. Remove two screws from the 2.5" removable HDD rack front cover then pull out the PCB.
2. Assemble four screws to fasten 2.5" HDD on PCB.
3. Push PCB into the HDD rack
4. Assemble two screws to fasten HD rack front cover.
5. Push 2.5" HDD Removable rack into HDR-100 then turn button to left lock the rack.
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Connections & Controls
Front Panel
Power On / Off Button. This is a soft power on / off button which powers the
unit on from a state of standby; the main power on / off switch is on the rear
panel.
Display Panel. Displays the status of the HDR-100. The display will show Track
Number, timecode, or if the Menu Button is pressed the Menu Display.
Menu Button. This calls up the menu display which is navigated using the Fwd /
Rew Buttons and Previous / Next Buttons.
Fwd / Rew Buttons. In playback mode these buttons will operate as Fast
Forward and Rewind Buttons. If the Menu Button is pressed these buttons will
navigate backwards and forwards between the various menu options.
Video Input Button. Switches the HDR-100 to YPbPr / SDI Input mode.
Record Button. Puts the HDR-100 into record mode. To start recording press
the Record Button and Play Button simultaneously.
N.B. Unit will not record if no video signal is present.
Play / Pause Button. Starts playback of a track, or pauses playback of a trackstatus will be displayed on the Display Panel. Also Starts / Pauses a recording
when unit is in Record mode
Stop Button. Stops playback or record.
Previous / Next Buttons. These buttons navigate up and down between
recorded tracks and menu options.
Audio Level Adjustments allow you to adjust the headphone volume.
Stereo mini jack plug for stereo headphone. The headphone volume is
controlled by the Audio Level Adjustments.
6 Pin DV In/Out Port. This is a convenient front mounted DV / IEEE-1394 Port
for connection to a DV / HDV camcorder, or to a PC for file transfer.
The Audio Input Level LEDs show the audio input levels from the incoming
source.
2.5" Removable HDD Rack, SATA & USB interface connecting to a PC for file
transfer.
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Rear Panel
The GPI socket can be used for simple external control. The HDR-100 can
accept pulse or level trigger inputs, which can trigger record or playback and
pause commands See GPI Mode & Function Menus for more details.
2 channels mini XLR Balanced Audio input & output.
HD- YUV component analogue input and output connectors.
RS-422 / RS-232 Port. The HDR-100 can be controlled via RS-422 from
external devices, or via RS- 232 from PC. The HDR-100 uses standard Sony
protocol.
6 Pin DV In/Out Port. This is a convenient rear mounted DV / IEEE-1394 Port
for connection to PC for file transfer.
HDMI Out Ports. Ports for connecting to HDMI external devices.
HD-SDI output connectors.
HD-SDI input and pass-through output connectors.
DC In Socket. Connect the supplied 12V 3A PSU to this socket. The connection
can be secured by screwing the outer fastening ring of the DC In plug to the
socket.
Grounding Terminal. When connecting this unit to any other component, make
sure that it is properly grounded by connecting this terminal to an appropriate
point. When connecting, use the socket and be sure to use wire with a crosssectional area of at least 1.0 mm2.
Power On/Off Switch. Switches the power On / Off.
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Powering On
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Connect the HDR-100 power supply to the DC In socket. Ensure the power cable is connected to a suitable mains
socket.
The LCD display panel should show HDR-100 and after a few seconds the track display should appear and
the HDR-100 is read
to go
Press the Power Button until it lights up
Menu Options
The HDR-100 is a menu driven unit; there are 22menus which are used to initially set up the unit. The menu settings
are non-volatile (they are stored even when the unit is switched off), so many of the settings, such as date and time,
you will only need to set once. We will look at each individual menu in more detail, but here is a quick overview of
them. N.B. Not all menus appear when the Video Input Button is illuminated.
The 19 Menus are:
HDD MODE
This mode is setting the HDR-100 to HDD mode for drag and drop file
transfers to a PC or MAC.
See HDD Mode Menu for more details.
SETUP LOOP PLAY
Sets the HDR-100 to loop play a track, the track will continuously loop
until stopped.
FREE SPACE
Displays how much HDD space is available on the HDR-100.
TOTAL SPACE
Displays the total available HDD storage on the HDR-100.
IDEO INPUT SOURCE
The HDR-100 has two types of Analogue Input, YPbPr or SDI can be
set.
See Video Input Source Menu for more details.
AUDIO INPUT SOURCE
The HDR-100 has two types Audio Input can be set.
- Select ANALOG AUDIO is from Mini XLR audio input.
- Select SDI EMBEDDED AUDIO is from SDI input, the audio source
will embedded to SDI output.
HD MPEG2 BIT RATE
The HDR-100 has nine modes HD MPEG2 Bit Rate (
20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55,60 Mbps ) can be set.
See HD MPEG2 BIT RATE Menu for more details.
SD MPEG2 BIT RATE
The HDR-100 has Three modes SD MPEG2 Bit Rate ( 5,10,15Mbps )
can be set.
See SD MPEG2 BIT RATE Menu for more details.
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SET I-FRAME ONLY
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Set HDR to encode Intra frame only.
SET 1080i H-RES.
To select the encoding horizontal resolution while input source is 1920x1080i
- Select 1920, the record format is 1920x1080i.
- Select 1440, the record format is 1440x1080i.
See SET 1080i H-RES. Menu for more details.
SET GPI TRIGGER MODE
The HDR-100 has two GPI trigger modes, Pulse or Level trigger can
be set.
See GPI Mode & Function Menus for more details.
SELECT GPI FUNCTION
The GPI function can be set to either Play / Play Pause or Record /
Record Pause.
See GPI Mode & Function Menus for more details.
SET DATE & TIME
Sets the date and time on the HDR-100; the setting is non-volatile so it
is stored when the unit is powered off.
See Set Date & Time Menu for more details.
FORMAT HARD DISK
Formats the HDD and removes all files and tracks from the HDR-100.
See Format Hard Disk Menu for more details.
ERASE TRAC
Erases individual tracks from the HDR-100.
See Erase Track Menu for more details.
HDD SURFACE SCAN
Checks the HDD for errors / bad sectors. This is only necessary if your
HDR-100 is not performing correctly, or you install a new HDD. A
result.txt file is created in the root directory of the HDD, this can be
viewed from a PC.
HDD MODE CABLE LEN.
The HDR-100 has two types cable mode can be set when connect the
HDR to PC or MAC.
- If your IEEE 1394 cable length≦20 M, please select cable mode:
LONG DISTANCE CABLE.
- If your IEEE 1394 cable length≦1.8 M, please select cable mode:
SHORT DISTANCE CABLE.
SELECT HDV TYPE
The HDR-100 has four type of HDV Input can be set.
- 1440x1080 59.94i
- 1440x1080 50i
- 1280x720 59.94p
- 1280x720 50p
Note: Please check input source is the same with this setting.
SET HDV MONITOR
This mode is set HDV monitor Enable or Disable.
When set this mode to enable, HDV input source will pass through to
SDI,YUV,HDMI output.
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