Datavideo HDR60 User Manual

HD HDD Recorder

HDR-40

&

HDR-50

Combined Instruction Manual

Rev 180110

www.datavideo-tek.com

Table of Contents

Warnings and Precautions ................................................................................................................ 2

Warranty ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Standard Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 3

Two Year Warranty ........................................................................................................................ 3

Disposal ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Packing List ....................................................................................................................................... 4

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 4

HDR-40 & HDR-50 Features ......................................................................................................... 5

Combined Instruction Manual ........................................................................................................... 5

How to fit a 2.5" SATA Hard Drive into the removable HE-1 Enclosure ............................................ 6

Connections & Controls .................................................................................................................... 7

HDR-40 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................... 7

HDR-40 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................... 8

HDR-50 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................... 9

HDR-50 Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................... 10

Powering On ................................................................................................................................. 11

Menu Options ................................................................................................................................... 11

HDD Mode Menu ......................................................................................................................... 13

How to use M2T_FileCombine.exe to combine the .m2t files ...................................................... 13

Audio Input Source Menu ............................................................................................................ 14

HD MPEG2 BIT RATE Menu ....................................................................................................... 14

SD MPEG2 BIT RATE Menu ....................................................................................................... 15

SET1080i H-RES. Menu .............................................................................................................. 16

GPI Mode Menu ........................................................................................................................... 17

Select GPI Function Menu ........................................................................................................... 17

Set Date & Time Menu ................................................................................................................. 18

Format Hard Disk Menu ............................................................................................................... 18

Erase Track Menu ........................................................................................................................ 19

HDD Surface Scan Menu ............................................................................................................ 19

Recording a Track SD or HD .......................................................................................................... 20

Playing an M2T Track ..................................................................................................................... 21

Auto Rewind and Playback function ............................................................................................... 21

Connecting to a PC ......................................................................................................................... 22

Connecting to a MAC ...........................................................................................................

HDR-40 HDR-50 RS-422 Protocol Reference V1.0 ........................................................................ 25

1. Interface Overview ................................................................................................................... 25

2. Command Block Format .......................................................................................................... 25

3. Connector Pin Assignment ...................................................................................................... 26

4. Communication Protocol .......................................................................................................... 27

5. Command Table (without Checksum byte) .............................................................................. 27

6. Detailed Description of Commands ......................................................................................... 28

7. Return Data ............................................................................................................................. 30

8. Status return data .................................................................................................................... 31

HDR-40 HDR-50 Firmware Version History .................................................................................... 32

Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 33

Service and Support ....................................................................................................................... 34

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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.

Firewire 400 (IEEE-1394) pin power; ensure the cable connector is inserted the correct way around
otherwise short circuit damage may result to either the computer or the HDR unit.

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Warranty

Standard Warranty

 Datavideo equipment is guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for one year from

the date of purchase.

 The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be supplied at the

time of any request for repair under warranty.

 Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or water is not

covered by this warranty.

 All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of the owner.
 All other claims of any nature are not covered.
 Cables & batteries are not covered under warranty.
 Warranty only valid within the country or region of purchase.
 Your statutory rights are not affected.

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Two Year Warranty

 All Datavideo products purchased after 01-Oct.-2008 qualify for a free one year extension to

the standard Warranty, providing the product is registered with Datavideo within 30 days of
purchase. For information on how to register please visit www.datavideo-tek.com
your local Datavideo office or authorized Distributors

 Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD Panels, DVD Drives, Hard Drives

are only covered for the first 10,000 hours, or 1 year (whichever comes first).

or contact

Any second year warranty claims must be made to your local Datavideo office or one of its
authorized Distributors before the extended warranty expires.

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 check with your supplier.

HDR-40

HDR-50

Item Description

Q’ty Q’ty

1 HD/SD HDD Recorder 1 1

2 Power Supply (12V/4.2A) 1 1

3 AC cord 3P 1 1

4 2.5" Removable HDD Enclosure 2 2

5 USB 2.0 Y cable 1 1

6 M3 x 4 m/m Screws 10 10

7 2.0 x 8 m/m Screws 2 2

8 HD Label 2 2

9 Blank Label 4 4

10 Instruction Manual 1 1

11 L Type Rack Ears 0 2

Introduction

The Datavideo HDR-40 or HDR-50 is a hard drive based video recorder and player, with
removable hard drive enclosure. The HDR-50 is a 19” rack mountable 1U design that can be easily
integrated with other rack mounted equipment or the HDR-40 can be used as a desktop stand
alone recorder / player in the studio or on location.

Record from Standard and High Definition video equipment via SDI or HD-SDI with convenient SDI
loop through / pass through for record monitoring. Playback of recorded tracks is via HDMI output.
Device control is also possible via RS-422, RS-232 or a simple GPI trigger.

Both units provide a choice of SD or HD MPEG-II (.M2T) recording bit rates which work with a wide
range of HD Non Linear Editing (NLE) and play out solutions.

Once you have completed your recording, simply eject the hard drive enclosure and use the USB

2.0 port on the rear of the HDD enclosure to connect to a PC or MAC based HD NLE system. As
USB 2.0 provides the power no extra power supply is required, so it is perfect for laptop use in the
field. You can then copy the required video files across to your HD Non Linear Editing application's
media drive.
using the IEEE-1394 front panel connection for file transfer to computer.

Alternatively you can mount the HDR unit to a computer like a Firewire 400 drive

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HDR-40 & HDR-5 0 Features

Stand Alone SDI / HD-SDI Hard Drive Recorder with Removable Hard Drive enclosure.

Front Connections:

Headphone Mini Jack socket for audio monitoring
Firewire 400 (IEEE-1394) socket for file transfer.

Rear Connections:

1x HD/SD-SDI input (supports SDI embedded Audio)
XLR Balanced audio input connections (CH1/L & CH2/R)

1x HD/SD-SDI loop/pass through (supports SDI embedded Audio)

1x HDMI output with embedded audio

Record:

Unit automatically senses SDI or HD-SDI inputs and records…
Full HD (1920x1080i) via HD-SDI to .m2t files at user selectable bit rates of 20-60 Mbps (HD).
HDV (1440x1080i) via HD-SDI to .m2t files at user selectable bit rates of 20-60 Mbps (HD).
SD (720x576/480i) via SD-SDI to .m2t files at user selectable bit rates of 5, 10 or 15 Mbps (SD).

Control:
Full VTR playback via the front panel buttons (loop playback via a menu option).
RS-422 and RS-232 control via rear panel Sub D 9pin port.
Simple GPI input to trigger play/pause play or record/pause record actions.

File Transfer to Computer:

From HDR unit in HDD mode via Firewire 400 (IEEE-1394) connection.
From removable HDD enclosure via USB 2.0 connection.

Note: These units cannot be operated as AVC Devices - The AVC Command set is not supported.

The HDD enclosure may be supplied empty or with a drive already fitted please check with your supplier / dealer.
These units cannot record a camcorder’s DV25 or HDV m2t stream via the IEEE-1394 connection. Please use the SDI
BNC input connection only to make recordings.

Combined Instruction Manual

This manual is written with the Datavideo HDR-40 and HDR-50 units in mind.

As the units only differ slightly their manuals have been combined into one manual. If a section of

the manual can be applied to both units then the equipment will be referred to as the HDR unit

regardless of whether you purchased a HDR-40 unit or a HDR-50 unit.

However, there are some physical differences between these units so there are separate sections
and footnotes too which will only apply to one specific model. Where this happens the model is
identified as applying to either the HDR-40 or HDR-50.

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How to fit a 2.5" SATA Hard Drive into the removable HE-1 Enclosure

If your HDR unit does not come with a hard drive already fitted inside the removable HDD
enclosure please follow these instructions to fit your own drive.

Please note the warnings on the removable caddy and only replace or install the hard drive
from the end indicated.

For up-to-date information about compatible hard drives please contact your local
Datavideo Office.

Carefully remove the two screws from the

1.

2.5" removable caddy end, then pull out the PCB.

2. Push the 2.5” hard drive into the socket side of the PCB.

turn the PCB over and use 4 supplied screws to secure.

3. Slide PCB and hard drive module into removable

caddy the right way up using the guide slots.

The USB and SATA connections should be visible
at the rear of the caddy.

4. Carefully replace the two screws to secure the

removable caddy end. Do NOT over tighten the screws.

Insert the caddy into the unit, USB and SATA connections end first.
When fully in, lock the caddy into place by pushing the lever to the left.

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Connections & Controls

HDR-40 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-40. The display will

show Track Number, time code, 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-40 to Video Input SDI - Video
Inputs can only be recorded in SDI or HD-SDI formats. See Page 20

Record Button. Puts the HDR-40 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 track- status 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 Ad j u s tm en ts
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 computer for file transfer.

The Audio Input Level LEDs. show the audio input levels from the

incoming source.

2.5" Removable HDD enclosure, SATA & USB interface for
connecting to a computer for file transfer. Locking Switch position left

to lock HDD in place and position right to allow removal of HDD.

allow you to adjust the headphone volume.

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HDR-40 Rear Panel

The GPI socket. Can be used for simple external control. The HDR-40 can

accept pulse or level trigger inputs, which can trigger record or playback and

pause commands See GPI Mode & Function Menus Page 17

RS-422 / RS-232 Port. The HDR-40 can be controlled via RS-422 from external

devices, or via RS- 232 from PC. The HDR-40 uses standard SONY protocol.

For more RS-422 / RS-232 information see Page 25

XLR Balanced Audio input

For CH1/L and CH2/R audio input.

HDMI Out Po

Port for connecting to external HDMI monitors and devices.

HD/SD-SDI input and Loop-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.

Power On/Off Switch. Switches the power On / Off.

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.

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HDR-50 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-50. The display will

show Track Number, time code, 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-50 to Video Input SDI - Video
Inputs can only be recorded in SDI or HD-SDI formats. See Pag e 20

Previous / Next Buttons. These buttons navigate up and down
between recorded tracks and menu options.

Record Button. Puts the HDR-50 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 track- status will be displayed on the Display Panel. Also Starts /
Pauses a recording when unit is in Record mode

Stop Button. Stops playback or record.

The Audio Input Level LEDs. show the audio input levels from the

incoming source.

Audio Level Ad j u s tm en t. This allows you to adjust the headphone

volume.

Stereo Mini Jack Plug for headphones. The headphone volume is

controlled by the Audio Level Adjustment.

6 Pin DV In/Out Port. This is a convenient front mounted DV / IEEE-

1394 Port for connection to a computer for file transfer.

2.5" Removable HDD enclosure, SATA & USB interface for
connecting to a computer for file transfer. Locking Switch position left

to lock HDD in place and position right to allow removal of HDD.

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HDR-50 Rear Panel

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The GPI socket. Can be used for simple external control. The HDR-50

can accept pulse or level trigger inputs, which can trigger record or
playback and pause commands

See GPI Mode & Function Menus Page 17
RS-422 / RS-232 Port. The HDR-50 can be controlled via RS-422 from

external devices, or via RS- 232 from PC. The HDR-50 uses standard

SONY protocol. For more RS-422 / RS-232 information see Page 25

XLR Balanced Audio input

For CH1/L and CH2/R audio input.

HDMI Out Po

Port for connecting to external HDMI monitors and devices.

HD/SD-SDI input and Loop-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.

Power On/Off Switch. Switches the power On / Off.

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 cross-sectional area of at least 1.0 mm2.

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Powering On

Please ensure the HDR unit’s external power supply is connected to the DC in socket and is supplied with
power from a wall socket before attempting to switch on and power on the HDR unit.

Switch the power On/Off switch

The LCD display panel should show HDR-40 (or HDR-50) and after a few seconds the track display should
appear and then the HDR unit is ready to be operated.

to the ON position

Press the Power Button until it lights up

Menu Options

Your HDR unit is a menu driven unit; there are 18 menus which are used to initially set up the unit. The menu
settings are non-volatile, so they are stored even when the unit is switched off. So many of the settings, such
as date and time, will only need to be 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 18 Menus are:

HDD MODE

This mode allows the HDR unit to connect to a computer for drag and
drop file transfers via IEEE-1394 cabling to a PC or MAC.

See HDD Mode Menu (Page 13) for more details.

SETUP LOOP PLAY

If set the HDR unit will continuously loop play the selected track until
stopped.

FREE SPACE

Displays how much free space is available on the current HDR unit

removable drive.

TOTAL SPACE

Displays the total space or maximum capacity of the current HDR unit
removable drive.

AUDIO INPUT SOURCE

The HDR unit has two types Audio Input can be set.

- ANALOG AUDIO relates to an XLR audio input source, this audio will
be embedded into the HDMI output.

- SDI EMBEDDED AUDIO relates to an SDI input, this audio will also
be embedded into the HDMI output.

HD MPEG2 BIT RATE

The HDR unit has 9 HD Bit Rate modes
Bit rates of 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, or 60 Mbps can be set.

See HD MPEG2 BIT RATE Menu (Page 14) for more details.

SD MPEG2 BIT RA T E

The HDR unit has 3 SD Bit Rate modes
Bit rates of 5, 10 or 15 Mbps can be set.

See SD MPEG2 BIT RATE Menu (Page 15) for more details.

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SET I-FRAME ONLY

Set the HDR unit to encode Intra frame only instead of I, P and B
frames or Groups Of Pictures.

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 (Page 16) for more details.
SET GPI TRIGGER MODE

The HDR unit has two GPI trigger modes, Pulse or Level trigger can
be set.

See GPI Mode & Function Menus (Page 17) 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 (Page 17).

SET DATE & TIME

Sets the date and time on the HDR unit; the setting is non-volatile so it
is stored even when the unit is powered off.

See Set Date & Time Menu (Page 18) for more details.

FORMAT HARD DISK

Formats the HDD and erases all files and tracks from the HDR unit.

See Format Hard Disk Menu (Page 18) for more details.

ERASE TRAC

Erases the selected track from the HDR unit.

See Erase Track Menu (Page 19) for more details.

HDD SURFACE SCAN

Checks the HDD for errors / bad sectors. This is only necessary if your
HDR unit is not performing correctly, or if you install a new HDD. This

will take a long time to process. The unit will create a result.txt file in

the root directory of the HDD and this can be viewed from a PC.

D-SUB H/W INTERFACE

The 9 pin D-SUB can be set to either RS-422 (differential) or RS-232
(single end) transmission mode

- Select RS-232 mode, you can control HDR unit RS-232 from PC.

- Select RS-422 mode, you can control HDR unit via RS-422 from

external devices.

FP FIRMWARE UPDATE

To upgrade the front panel firmware.

FIRMWARE VERSION

Display the Revision Number and Firmware Version of the HDR unit

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HDD Mode Menu

The HDD Mode Menu will set the HDR unit up as an external IEEE-1394 (FireWire 400) drive, for direct drag
and drop file transfer to a PC or MAC. The files appear in the root directory of the HDR unit hard disk, and
are numbered with the track number that appears in the LCD display when you are recording or playing back
the track.

NOTE: Please ensure the computer and the HDR unit are both powered off before connecting a FireWire
cable between these items. IEEE-1394 6pin Power: ensure the cable connector is inserted into the port the

correct way around otherwise short circuit damage may result to either the computer or the HDR unit’s port.

Other IEEE-1394 devices: connecting 2 or more IEEE-1394 devices to the same computer at the same time

may cause problems with the FireWire communication. To avoid this problem please remove any other
IEEE-1394 connections from the HDR unit and the computer.

File Structure: The HDR unit uses a FAT32 file structure, so large tracks are broken down into 2 GB files, or

roughly 9 minute segments, which are sequentially named:
For example if Track 02 is 1 hour in duration it will appear as follows:

hdv02.m2t (2 GB) - hdv02 is the file name for Track 02
hdv02_01.m2t (2 GB) - Each 2 GB section is given a sequential _xx numeric extension
hdv02_02.m2t (2 GB)
hdv02_03.m2t (2 GB)
hdv02_04.m2t (2 GB)
hdv02_05.m2t (2 GB)
hdv02_06.m2t (77 MB) - The last file in the sequence is likely to be smaller than 2GB.

The Open GOP structure of the 1080 stream requires information contained within all these files to have a
truly contiguous video/audio file. Some Non Linear Edit systems do not combine these m2t files when
importing clips, so this may need to be done prior to import. Datavideo can provide a utility
(M2T_FileCombine.exe) to help you combine these multiple m2t files.

How to use M2T_FileCombine.exe to combine the .m2t files

Step1 - Please connect the HDR unit to PC via IEEE1394 or its removable HDD via USB cable.

Step2 - Open M2T_FileCombine.exe

Step3 - Select source hard disk/drive (HDR-40 or HDR-50)

Step4 - Select files hdv02.m2t, hdv02_01.m2t …and so on

Step5 - Click START to choose a new file name and then press SAVE combine the files.

NB: Although your PC / MAC may see the HDR unit as an AVC compliant DV Device it is not intended
to be operated as such. The AVC command set is not supported.

To set the HDR unit into HDD Mode press Menu button so that it is illuminated.
You will see the display change to the HDD Mode Menu.

Press the Next (▲) Button (right) to select ENTER and the display will show the HDD Enable Confirmation
Screen.

Press the Next (▲) Button (right) again to confirm, after a few seconds HDD Mode will be enabled.

The PC / MAC should recognise that an external IEEE-1394 (Firewire) HDD has been connected. The HDR
unit can be used just like any external USB 2 drive.

To return the HDR unit to Deck Mode either use “Safely Remove Hardware” with a PC, or with a MAC use
“Eject” or Drag the HDR unit Drive to “Trash”. Once un-mounted the HDR unit display will return to the Track
Display.

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Audio Input Source Menu

To select the Audio Input Source:
Press the Menu Button, to enter the menu mode.

Press the FWD (►►) Button to navigate the menus until AUDIO INPUT SOURCE is displayed.

Press the Next (▲) Button (right) to enter the AUDIO INPUT SOURCE set up menu.

Press the FWD (►►) Button to select either SDI or Analogue (rear XLR inputs).

To confirm your selection and exit the menu press the Next (▲) Button (right).

Then press the Menu Button to leave menu mode.

HD MPEG2 BIT RATE Menu

The HDR unit has user selectable encoding bit rates of 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60 Mbps for recording
HD tracks or M2T files.

To select the HD MPEG2 BIT RATE:

Press the Menu Button, to enter the menu mode

Press the FWD (►►) Button to navigate the menus until SET MPEG2 BIT RATE is displayed

Press the Next (▲) Button(right) to enter the SET MPEG2 BIT RATE menu

Use the FWD(►►) or REW(◄◄) Button to select the desired bit rate (20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55,60 Mbps)

To confirm your selection and exit the menu press the Next (▲) Button (right).

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Then press the Menu Button to leave menu mode

Below is a table showing the maximum amount of HD record time with a 120 GB Hard Drive fitted to the unit.
The table below is for guidance only when the drive is empty or has just been formatted. All times are
approximate maximum values which leave a safety margin for drive read/write times and file overheads.
Datavideo do not recommend trying to record to a drive which is over 75% full or trying to record for over
9hrs to one track.

HDD Type Bit Rate Mode Maximum Recordable Time

120GB 20 Mbps 675 mins or 11hrs 15mins
120GB 40 Mbps 330 mins or 5hrs 30mins
120GB 60 Mbps 225 mins or 3hrs 45mins

SD MPEG2 BIT RATE Menu

The HDR unit has user selectable encoding bit rates of 5, 10 and 15 Mbps for recording SD tracks or M2T
files.

To select the SD MPEG2 BIT RATE:

Press the Menu Button, to enter the menu mode.

Press the FWD (►►) Button to navigate the menus until SET MPEG2 BIT RATE is displayed.

Press the Next (▲) Button (right) to enter the SET MPEG2 BIT RATE menu.

Use the FWD(►►) or REW(◄◄) Button to select the desired bit rate (5, 10 or 15 Mbps)

To confirm your selection and exit the menu press the Next (▲) Button (right).

Then press the Menu Button to leave menu mode.

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Below is a table showing the maximum amount of SD record time with a 120 GB Hard Drive fitted to the unit.
The table below is for guidance only when the drive is empty or has just been formatted. All times are
approximate maximum values which leave a safety margin for drive read/write times and file overheads.
Datavideo do not recommend trying to record to a drive which is over 75% full or trying to record for over
9hrs to one track.

HDD Type Bit Rate Mode Maximum Recordable Time

120GB 5 Mbps 2700mins or 45hrs
120GB 10 Mbps 1350mins or 22hrs 30mins
120GB 15 Mbps 900mins or 15hrs

SET 1080i H-RES. Menu

Press the Menu Button, to enter the menu mode

Press the FWD (►►) Button to navigate the menus until SET 1080i H-RES. is displayed.

Press the Next (▲) Button(right) to enter the SET 1080i H-RES. menu

Press the FWD (►►) Button to select either 1440 or 1920.

To confirm your selection and exit the menu press the Next (▲) Button (right).

Then press the Menu Button to leave menu mode

1080i is the shorthand name of a format of high definition video modes. 1080 is number of horizontal scan
lines, and the letter i stands for interlaced.

1080i is a high-definition television (HDTV) video mode. The term usually assumes a widescreen aspect ratio
of 16:9, implying a horizontal resolution of 1920 pixels and a frame resolution of 1920 × 1080 or about 2.07
million pixels.

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GPI Mode Menu

The HDR unit can be set to receive either pulse or level GPI triggers, which can be set to activate
Play / Pause or Rec / Pause.

To select the GPI Mode:
Press the Menu Button, to enter menu mode.

Press the FWD (►►) Button to navigate the menus until SET GPI TRIGGER MODE is displayed.

Press the Next (▲) Button(right) to enter the SET GPI TRIGGER MODE menu.

Press the FWD (►►) Button to select either Pulse Trigger or Level Trigger.

To confirm your selection and exit the menu press the Next (▲) Button (right).

Then press the Menu Button to leave menu mode.

Select GPI Function Menu

Press the Menu Button, to enter the menu mode.

Press the FWD (►►) Button to navigate the menus until SET GPI FUNCTION is displayed.

Press the Next (▲) Button (right) to enter the SET GPI FUNCTION menu.

Press the FWD (►►) Button to select either Pulse Trigger or Level Trigger.

To confirm your selection and exit the menu press the Next (▲) Button (right).

Then press the Menu Button to leave menu mode.

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Set Date & Time Menu

To set the Date & Time on the HDR unit.

Press the Menu Button, to enter menu mode.

Press the REW (◄◄) Button to navigate the menus until SET DATE & TIME is displayed.

Press the Next (▲) Button (right) to enter the SET Date & Time menu.

You will see a flashing cursor on the date value. To set the dates use the Play/Pause Button to increase the
value or the Stop Button to decrease the value.

Increases Value

Use the FWD (►►) Button to move the cursor to the next column to the right i.e. Month / Year / Hours /
Minutes or the REW (◄◄) Button to move the cursor back to the left.

Moves the cursor to the right.

Once you have set the date & time press the Next (▲) Button (right) to exit the menu.

Then press the Menu Button to leave menu mode.

Decreases Value

Moves the cursor to the left.

Format Hard Disk Menu

Caution: Format Hard Disk will remove all recordings and files from the hard drive.

Press the Menu Button, to enter menu mode.

Press the REW (◄◄) Button to navigate the menus until FORMAT HARD DISK is displayed.

Press the Next (▲) Button (right) to enter the FORMAT HARD DISK menu.

You will see ARE YOU SURE? Displayed.
Press the Next (▲) Button (right) again to confirm that you want to format the hard disk.

After a few seconds the HDR UNIT will reboot and the display will return to normal.

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Erase Tr ack Menu

Erase Track is used for deleting individual tracks from the HDR unit.

Press the Menu Button, to enter menu mode

Press the REW (◄◄) Button to navigate the menus until ERASE TRACK is displayed.

Press the Next (▲) Button(right) to enter the ERASE TRACK menu.

Use the FWD (►►) or REW (◄◄) Button to select the track that you want to erase - (Track 01 in this case).

Press the Next (▲) Button(right) to erase the selected track - The track duration will return to 00:00:00:00

Then press the Menu Button to leave menu mode.

HDD Surface Scan Menu

Surface scan is a utility which checks the disc surface for errors and bad sectors. It is not generally
necessary to use Surface Scan unless your HDR unit is not performing correctly, or you have changed the
HDD. This process can take a long time depending on drive size.

To run the Surface Scan press the Menu Button to enter menu mode.

Press the REW (◄◄) Button to navigate the menus until SCAN HDD SURFACE is displayed.

Press the Next (▲) Button (right) twice to start the HDD Surface Scan.

The progress of the scan will appear in the LCD display. Once complete the Surface Scan Done message
will appear. Press the Next (▲) Button (right) to exit the surface scan.

A txt file called Result will have been created in the root directory of the HDR unit HDD, this can be accessed
via a PC, by connecting the HDR unit as a HDD.

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Recording a Track SD or HD

The HDR unit will automatically sense either SD or HD signals on the SDI input connection.

To record from an SDI source you MUST press the Video Input button so it is ON.
Press the Video Input Button so that it is illuminated. You will see the video source on the HDMI output.

Use the Previous (▲) / Next (▲) Buttons to select the empty track from the HDR unit track list, one that
shows a duration of 00:00:00:00 in the LCD display.

Not suitable -

Track has already
been recorded

Press both the Record and Play/Pause Buttons simultaneously and the HDR unit should start recording.

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If the HDR unit does not start recording check the following:

That there is an SDI video input signal present.

The Video Input Button is illuminated.

The track you have selected on the HDR unit is empty. The counter next to the track number on the LCD
display should be showing 00:00:00:00.

There is some available space on the HDR unit Hard Disk - Go to the FREE SPACE Menu and check that

the HDR unit is not full.

Check that the SDI cabling from the video source is connected correctly and is not too long or damaged.

Check that the source equipment is operating and set up correctly.

Record Pause

During record you can Pause the HDR unit by pressing the Play/Pause (►II) button, the counter on the LCD

display will stop.

The counter should start counting and the REC
symbol should appear

Suitable –

This track is empty

The counter should stop counting and the REC PAUSE symbol

To release pause press the Play/Pause (►II) button again.

NOTE: It is not possible to stop recording and then restart on the same track, once a track has been stopped
you must select a new empty track from the HDR unit to start recording again.

should appear

The counter should start counting again and the REC symbol
should return

These units cannot record a camcorder’s DV25 or HDV m2t stream via the IEEE-1394 connection. Please use the SDI
BNC input connection only to make recordings.

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Playing an M2T Track

Playback of M2T tracks to monitors or recorders via the HDMI video & audio output.

Use the Previous (▲) / Next (▲) Button (right)s to select the track you want to play, and then press the Play
(►II) Button.

It is also possible to set the HDR unit to loop play. In loop play the track will seamlessly looped until stopped.
To set up loop play press the Menu Button to enter menu mode and then the FWD (►►) Button until SETUP
LOOP PLAY is displayed.

Press the Next (▲) Button(right) to enter the setup loop play menu, and then press the FWD (►►) Button to

select ENABLE

Press the Next (▲) Button (right) to select SET and then press the Menu Button to return to track display.

When you press play the selected track will start playing, and will loop until the Stop (■) Button is pressed.

To cancel loop playback, follow the above procedure but select DISABLE instead of enable.

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Auto Rewind and Playback function

If you want to see the last part of a recorded track it is possible to do this quickly without having to view the
whole track.

Use the Previous (▲) / Next (▲) Buttons to select the track you want to play, and then press the Play (►II)

and REW (◄◄) Buttons at the same time.

The HDR unit will then play the last segment of the selected track.

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Connecting to a PC

Connect the HDR unit IEEE-1394 output on the front panel to a PC*.
To set the HDR unit into HDD Mode first press the Menu button so that it is illuminated.

You will see the display change to the HDD Mode Menu.

Press the Next (▲) Button (right) to select ENTER and the display will show the HDD Enable Confirmation
Screen.

Press the Next (▲) Button (right) again to confirm, after a few seconds HDD Mode will be enabled

The PC should recognise that an external IEEE-1394 (Firewire) HDD has been connected. Select Open
Folder to View Files. The drive should also appear in My Computer as an internal HDD. Once connected the
HDR unit can be used just like any HDD. You can select the required files and drag and drop them to the
required destination.

To return the HDR unit to Deck Mode use “Safely Remove Hardware”. You will find “Safely Remove
Hardware” on the Taskbar.

Double click on Safely Remove Hardware and the dialog box will appear, select the Datavideo HDD IEEE
SBP2 Device and click on Stop. A second dialog box will appear.

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Select Datavideo HDD IEEE SBP2 Device and click on OK. After a few seconds a “Safe To Remove
Hardware” message should appear above the Taskbar. You can then disconnect the HDR unit.

Once un-mounted from the PC the HDR unit display will leave HDD Mode and return to Track Display.

NB: Although a PC may see the HDR unit as an AVC compliant DV Device it is not intended to be
operated as such. The AVC command set is not supported. See Page 13 also.

If your PC sees an AVC Device select Take No Action.

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Connecting to a MAC

NB: Although a MAC may see the HDR unit as an AVC compliant DV Device it is not intended to be
operated as such. The AVC command set is not supported. See Page 13 also.

Connect the HDR unit IEEE-1394 output to a MAC.
To set the HDR unit into HDD Mode firstly press the Menu button so that it is illuminated.
You will see the display change to the HDD Mode Menu

Press the Next (▲) Button(right) to select ENTER and the display will show the HDD Enable Confirmation
Screen

Press the Next (▲) Button(right) again to confirm, after a few seconds HDD Mode will be enabled

The MAC should see the HDR unit as a HDD and the files will appear in the root directory of the drive.

You can select the required files and drag and drop them to the required destination.

To un-mount the HDR unit from your MAC either “Eject” the drive, or drag it to the Trash Can. Once the HDR
UNIT is un-mounted from the MAC the LCD display will return to normal.

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HDR-40 HDR-50 RS-422 Protocol Reference V1.0

1. Interface Overview

 Conforming to EIA RS-422A.
 Full duplex communications channel is utilized.
 Data is transmitted asynchronously, bit serial, word serial with data exchange between devices.
 Standard transmission rate on the interface bus is 38400 bits per seconds (bps)
 The data word utilized by the interface system is as follows :

START



 1 Start bit + 8 Data bits + 1 Parity bit + 1 Stop bit. Odd Parity

D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7

BIT

ODD parity: The total of “1”s in D0+D1+ . . . D7+PARITY equals an odd number.

2. Command Block Format

The data communication is composed of the CMD-1/DATA COUNT byte, the CMD-2 byte, optional DATA
bytes and the CHECKSUM byte. Commands are transmitted in order from the MSB (Most Significant Byte)

to the LSB (Least Significant Byte). This means that when using the examples in this manual, the order in

which the bytes are read is the same order in which they are transmitted. When the DATA COUNT nibble is
0, no DAT A bytes are transmitted or required (the CMD-1/DATA COUNT byte, CMD-2 byte and CHECKSUM
byte are still transmitted). When the DATA COUNT nibble is not 0, the number of DATA bytes transmitted
must correspond with the DATA COUNT. These bytes are inserted between the CMD-2 byte and

CHECKSUM byte.
COMMAND BLOCK FORMAT

The data communication between the controller and the device is performed as follows:

Name

CMD-1 Data Count CMD-2 Data 0~15

Nibble MSN LSN

Size 1 Byte 1 Byte 0..15 Byte(s) 1 Byte

1. MSN stands for Most Significant Nibble (4 bits)

2. LSN stands for Least Significant Nibble (4 bits)

COMMAND CONTENTS
CMD-1:

This is the first (Most Significant) nibble of the first byte of the command. The DATA COUNT (below)
fills the lower (Least Significant) nibble. It indicates the command or return group to which the command
belongs as per the table below

CMD-1 Function Initiator

0x System Control Controller

1x System Control Return Device (HDR UNIT)

2x Transport Control Controller

4x Preset And Select Control Controller

6x Sense Request Controller

7x Sense Return Device (HDR UNIT)

Ex DVR Control Controller

Fx DVR Return Device (HDR UNIT)

DATA COUNT:

This is the second (Least Significant) nibble of the first byte of the command. The upper (Most Significant)

nibble is filled by the CMD-1 (above). It indicates the number of data bytes (0-15) that are required to be
inserted between the CMD-2 byte and the CHECKSUM byte.

PARITY

STOP

(ODD)

BIT

(per Data Count)

Checksum

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CMD-2:
Designates the exact command within the section specified by CMD-1.

DATA 0..15:

If the command requires extended data, the DATA COUNT will be set to between 1 and 15 (a 0 indicates

that no extra data is required). These bytes will be placed here.

CHECKSUM:

This byte is used to check the data for communication errors. To calculate the checksum, each byte of the

command (CMD-1+DATA COUNT, CMD-2, and any DATA BYTES) are added together. The least

significant 8 bits (1 byte) are then truncated to create a 1-byte checksum.

I.e.: The command “61.0C.03” becomes
MSB LSB
0110 0001 (=61)
0000 1100 (=0C)
+) 0000 0011
0111 0001 (=70)

CHECKSUM = “70”
Therefore, the co mpl ete command is “61. 0C. 03.70”

(=03)

3. Connector Pin Assignment

Interface: 9 pin D-Sub female

The RS-422 pin assignment of the Controller and HDR-40/50 is shown in the following table:

Signal

Pin

Controller HDR-40/50

1 Frame Ground Frame Ground

2 Receive A (RX-) Transmit A (TX-)

3 Transmit B (TX+) Receive B (RX+)

4 Transmit Common Receive Common

5 Spare Spare

6 Receive Common Transmit Common

7 Receive B (RX+) Transmit B (TX+)

8 Transmit A (TX-) Receive A (RX-)

9 Frame Ground Frame Ground

The RS-232 pin assignment of the Controller and HDR-40/50 is shown in the following table:

Signal

Pin

1 - -

2 Receive (RX) Transmit (TX)

3 Transmit (TX) Receive (RX)

4 - -

5 GND GND

6 - -

7 - -

8 - -

9 - -

Controller HDR-40/50

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4. Communication Protocol

1. All communications between the CONTROLLER and the DEVICE will be under the direct
supervision of the CONTROLLER.

When the DEVICE (HDR-40/50) receives the COMMAND from CONTROLLER, the following
COMMAND is returned.

 ACK: In case that the DEVICE receives a COMMAND not requiring data

 COMMAND+DATA: In case that the DEVICE receives a COMMAND requiring data

 NAK+ERROR DATA: In case that a communication error is detected or an undefined

COMMAND is received

2. The CONTROLLER must not transmit additional COMMAND blocks to a DEVICE (HDR-40/50) prior
to response to a previous COMMAND block.

3. The CONTROLLER must transmit of bytes in a COMMAND block for with intervals less than 10
milliseconds. If a DEVICE (HDR-40/50) detects an interruption of a byte in a COMMAND block that
exceeds 10 milliseconds, it executes a TIME-OUT error sequence, voids the receiving COMMAND
block, and transmit a NAK (TIME OUT).

4. When a DEVICE (HDR-40/50) receives a COMMAND block from the CONTROLLER, the DEVICE
must transmit a response within 9 milliseconds. Therefore if the CONTROLLER cannot receive the
appropriate response from the DEVICE within 10 milliseconds after transmitting the COMMAND
block the CONTROLLER detects a communication error, and must execute an appropriate process.

5. When a DEVICE (HDR-40/50) detects a communication error, it must immediately transmit a NAK to
the CONTROLLER. (The content of an error is shown on the COMMAND tables.) When the
CONTROLLER receives a NAK, if must immediately stop transmission of the block. The DEVICE
must not accept a subsequent command within 10 milliseconds after that (except NAK-UNDEFINED
command) and must execute a necessary process.

5. Command Table (without Checksum byte)

Command Name Response Name

10h 01h Acknowledge (ACK) – command succeeded

12h 11h Device Return

11h 12h Negative Acknowledge (NAK) – command failed

00h 11h Device Type Request 12h 11h Device Type Response

20h 00h Stop 10h 01h ACK

20h 01h Play 10h 01h ACK

20h 02h Record 10h 01h ACK

20h 10h Fast Forward 10h 01h ACK

2xh 13h Shuttle Forward 10h 01h ACK

21h 13h 00h Pause 10h 01h ACK

20h 20h Fast Rewind 10h 01h ACK

2xh 23h Shuttle Rewind 10h 01h ACK

40h 50h Next Track 10h 01h ACK

40h 51h Previous Track 10h 01h ACK

41h 52h nnh Select Track 10h 01h ACK

41h 53h nnh Select Video Input Source 10h 01h ACK

41h 61h nnh Select Audio Input Source 10h 01h ACK

40h 62h Enable HDD mode 10h 01h ACK

61h 0Ch 01h Current Time Sense 74h 04h Current Time

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Command Name Response Name

61h 20h Status Sense 7xh 20h Current Status

E0h 01h Get Length of Current Track F4h 01h Length of Track

E0h 02h Video Control Data Sense F1h 02h Video Control Data

E0h 03h Audio Control Data Sense F1h 03h Audio Control Data

E0h 04h Current Track Number Data Sense F1h 04h Track Number (BCD)

6. Detailed Description of Commands

00h 11h: DEVICE TYPE REQUEST

Send: 00h 11h 11h
Return: 12h 11h B0h 11h E4h (HDR-40/50)

20h 00h: STOP
Send: 20h 00h 20h

Return: 10h 01h 11h

20h 01h: PLAY

Send: 20h 01h 21h
Return: 10h 01h 11h

20h 02h: RECORD

Send: 20h 02h 22h
Return: 10h 01h 11h

20h 10h: FAST FORWARD

Send: 20h 10h 30h
Return: 10h 01h 11h

2xh 13h: SHUTTLE FORWARD

Send: 21h 13h 01h 35h
Return: 10h 01h 11h

21h 13h 00h: PAUSE

Send: 21h 13h 00h 34h
Return: 10h 01h 11h

20h 20h: FAST REWIND

Send: 20h 20h 40h
Return: 10h 01h 11h

2xh 23h: SHUTTLE REWIND

Send: 21h 23h 01h 45h
Return: 10h 01h 11h

40h 50h: NEXT TRACK

Send: 40h 50h 90h
Return: 10h 01h 11h

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40h 51h: PREVIOUS TRACK

Send: 40h 51h 91h
Return: 10h 01h 11h

41h 52h NNh: SET TRACK NUMBER
NN = Track Number

Send: 41h 52h 01h 94h (Select Track 1)
Return: 10h 01h 11h
Send: 41h 52h 10h A3h (Select Track 16)
Return: 10h 01h 11h

41h 53h NNh: SELECT VIDEO INPUT SOURCE

NN = Video Source, 1 = SDI, 2 = Decode MPEG-2

Send: 41h 53h 01h 95h (SDI input)
Return: 10h 01h 11h

Send: 41h 53h 02h 96h (Decode MPEG-2)
Return: 10h 01h 11h

41h 61h NNh: SELECT AUDIO INPUT SOURCE
NN = Audio Source, 0 = Analog audio, 1 = SDI Embedded Audio

Send: 41h 61h 00h A2h (Analog audio input)
Return: 10h 01h 11h
Send: 41h 61h 01h A3h (SDI Embedded Audio)
Return: 10h 01h 11h

40h 62h: ENABLE HDD MODE

Send: 40h 62h A2h
Return: 10h 01h 11h

61h 0Ch 01h: CURRENT TIME SENSE

Send: 61h 0Ch 01h 6Eh
Return: 74h 04h 01h 02h 03h 04h 82h (Time code 04:03:02:01)

61h 20h: STATUS SENSE

DATA-1 Most Significant Nibble = 1st status data byte number to be returned
DATA-1 Least Significant Nibble = number of status data bytes to be returned

Send: 61h 20h 03h 84h (return data byte 0, 1, and 2)
Return: 73h 20h 00h 81h 80h 94h
Send: 61h 20h A1h 22h (return the current track number)
Return: 71h 20h 99h 2Ah (Current track nu mber is 99)

E0h 01h: TRACK LENGTH SENSE

Send: E0h 01h E1h
Return: F4h 01h 29h 41h 56h 00h B5h (Track Length 00:56:41:29)

E0h 02h: VIDEO CONTROL DATA SENSE

1 = SDI, 2 = Decode MPEG-2

Send: E0h 02h E2h
Return: F1h 02h 01h F4h (SDI Input)
Send: E0H 02h E2h
Return: F1h 02h 02h F5h (Decode MPEG-2)

E0h 03h: AUDIO CONTROL DATA SENSE

0 = Analog audio, 1 = SDI Embedded Audio

Send: E0h 03h E3h
Return: F1h 03h 00h F4h (Analogue Input)

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E0h 04h: CURRENT TRACK NUMBER SENSE

Send: E0h 04 h E4h
Return: F1h 04h 17h 0Ch (Current Track Number is 17<BCD>)

7. Return Data

10h 01h: ACK

When a command from the CONTROLLER is received normally, the DEVICE returns this command
as acknowledgment.

11h 12h: NAK

When a communication error is detected or an undefined COMMAND is received, the DEVICE
returns this command as not-acknowledgment.
BIT-7 to BIT-0 of DATA-1 will be set in accordance with the contents.
[DATA-1]

BIT-7 BIT-6 BIT-5 BIT-4 BIT-3 BIT-2 BIT-1 BIT-0

TIME OUT

FRAMING

ERROR

12h 11h: DEVICE TYTPE

The “00h 11h: DEVICE TYPE REQUEST” command is used for asking the specifications of the
HDR-40/50 used as DEVICE. When the DEVICE receives this command, it attaches 2-bytes
specification data to “12h 11h: DEVICE TYPE” and sends the information to the CONTROLLER.
HDR-40/50: 12h 11h B0h 11h

OVERRUN

ERROR

PARITY
ERROR

INHIBIT

CHECKSUM

ERROR

SOFTWARE

OVERRUN

UNDEFINED

COMMAND

74h 04h : Current Time Code (BCD)

Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

Data 0 0 0 Tens of Frames Frames

Data 1 0 Tens of Seconds Seconds

Data 2 0 Tens of Minutes Minutes

Data 3 0 0 Tens of Hours Hours

Send: 61h 0Ch 01h 6Eh

Return: 74h 04h 01h 02h 03h 04h 82h (Time code 04:03:02:01)

F4h 01h : Length of Current Track (BCD)

Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

Data 0 0 0 Tens of Frames Frames

Data 1 0 Tens of Seconds Seconds

Data 2 0 Tens of Minutes Minutes

Data 3 Tens of Hours Hours

Send: E0h 01h E1h
Return: F4h 01h 29h 41h 56h 00h B5h (Track Length 00:56:41:29)

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8. Status return data

7xh 20h:

Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

Data 0 Busy Disk Out

Data 1 Stop Eject Rewind

Data 2 Shuttle Reverse

Hardware

Error

Fast

Forward

Record Play

Still

Data 6 Lamp Still

Data 8 Disk Full

Data 10

Data 11

Data-0

BIT-2 HARDWARE ERROR

This bit will set to 1 when a hardware error occurs in the device.

BIT-5 DISK OUT

The removable media is not present in the device.

BIT-7 BUSY

This bit is set to 1 if the device is currently unable to accept motion commands. Sense commands
will be accepted.

Data-1

BIT-0 PLAY

This bit will be set to 1 when the device goes into the PLAY mode.

BIT-1 RECORD

This bit will set to 1 when the device goes into the REC mode.

BIT-2 FAST FORWARD

This bit will be set to 1 when the device goes into the FAST FORWARD mode.

BIT-3 REWIND

This bit will be set to 1 when the device goes into the FAST REWIND mode.

BIT-4 EJECT

This bit will be set to 1 when the device EJECTs hard disk.

BIT-5 STOP

This bit will be set to 1 when the device is in STOP mode.

Data-2

BIT-1 STILL

This bit will be set to 1 when the device is paused and displays the current frame.

BIT-2 REVERSE

This bit will be set to 1 when the device is outputting its material in reverse of the normal order.

Tens of Track Number(BCD) Track Numbers(BCD)

Lamp

Forward

SDI

Embedded

Lamp

Reverse

Analogue

Audio

Track is not

empty (Rec.

Inhibit)

Decode

MPEG-2

Encode

SDI

31

When moving in the normal direction, it will be 0.

BIT-5 SHUTTLE

This bit will be set to 1 when the device goes into SHUTTLE command mode.

Data-6

BIT-4 LAMP REVERSE

This bit will be set to 1 when the device is searching backwards.

BIT-5 LAMP FORWARD

This bit will be set to 1 when the device is searching forwards.

BIT-6 LAMP STILL

This bit will be set to 1 when the device has finished searching.

DATA-8

BIT-0 TRACK IS NOT EMPTY (REC INHIBIT)

If this bit is set to 1, record command will be ignored. (it is not an empty track)

BIT-4 DISK FULL

Set to 1 if the device has reached the end of hard disk.

Data-10

BIT-0 ~ 3 TRACK NUMBER

Track number in BCD.

BIT-4 ~ 8 TENS OF TRACK NUMBER

Tens of Track number in BCD

Data-11

BIT-1 ENCODE SDI

This bit will be set to 1 if the device is encoding SDI source.

BIT-2 DECODE MPEG-2

This bit will be set to 1 if the device is decoding MPEG-2.

BIT-4 ANALOGUE AUDIO

This bit will be set to 1 if the audio input source is analogue.

BIT-5 SDI EMBEDDED

This bit will be set to 1 if the audio input source is SDI embedded audio.

Version History:

Version Description Date FP Revision

1.0 Initial release Jan 2010 V1.0.0

HDR-40 HDR-50 Firmware Version History

Latest version at time of print

Please register your product with your local Datavideo office in order to be kept informed of new updates.

MB: 1 . 2 . 23 H

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Specifications

Inputs Interface

Outputs Interface

Record format

Other Interface

Video Input

HD SDI signal

• 1x BNC connector for HD/SD-SDI input

• 2x XLR connector for audio input

• 1x BNC connector for HD/SD-SDI pass through output

• 1x HDMI connector for HDMI output (1.1)

• Video：MPEG2 (.M2T)

• Audio：MPEG1 Layer2

• Audio Bit rate：384Kbps

• Audio Resolution：16bit

• 1x Mini XLR connector for GPI remote control

• 1x D-Sub(9 Pin) for RS-422 or RS-232 either one

• 1x IEEE-1394 Port for connection to PC, MAC and

• 1x Phone plugs for audio monitor output

• HD (1080i/50 - 1080/59.94i – 720p/50 – 720/59.94p)

• SD (480/59.94i, 576/50i)

SMPTE 292 standard complied with

• Output return loss : More than 15 dB (5MHz to 750MHz)
More than 10 dB (750MHz to 1.5 GHz)

• Output level : 0.8 Vpp ± 10%

• Rise time : Less than 270 ps

• Fall time : Less than 270 ps

• Difference between rise time and fall time within 100 ps

• Alignment jitter : Less than 0.2 UI

• Timing jitter : Less than 1.0 UI

• Eye aperture ratio : More than 90%

• DC offset : 0 ± 0.5V

• Equalizer use 5C-FB cable support 100 meters

HDV device.

SMPTE 259M standard complied with

• Output return loss : More than 15dB(5MHz to 270MHz)

SD SDI signal

Audio

Operating Temperature • 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 102°F)

Humidity

Dimension & Weight

Power

• Output level : 0.8Vpp ± 10%

• Rise time : less than 1.5ns

• Fall time : less than 1.5ns

• Difference between rise time and fall time less than 0.5ns

• Jitter less than : 0.2 UI

• Bandwidth 20~20KHz < +/- 3dB

• S/N Ratio > 70 dB

• THD. < 0.1%

• 10% to 90% (non condensing)

• 211mm (W) x 285mm (D) x 87mm (H) / 3Kgs

• Input AC 100 ~ 240V Switching Adaptor, output DC 12V / 3A

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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 Global Website: www.datavideo-tek.com

Datavideo Corporation

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-Mail: [e-mail]

Datavideo Technologies Europe BV

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-Mail: [e-mail]

Datavideo UK Limited

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-Mail: [e-mail]

Datavideo Technologies Co., Ltd

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

Datavideo Technologies China Co., Ltd

Tel: [phone] Fax:[phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

Datavideo Technologies (S) PTE Ltd

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

Datavideo HK Ltd

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