Datavideo HDR-70 Instruction Manual
HD/SD DIGITAL
VIDEO RECORDER
HDR-70
Instruction Manual
HD / SD Recorder HDR-70
Contents
CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................... 2
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 4
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................................... 4
WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................................. 5
STANDARD WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................. 5
THREE YEAR WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................... 5
DISPOSAL ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................... 6
FEATURES .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
LIST OF RECOMMENDED HARD DRIVES ........................................................................................................................ 7
HOW TO FIT A SATA DRIVE TO THE REMOVABLE HE-3 ENCLOSURE .................................................................................... 7
CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS .................................................................................................................... 9
FRONT PANEL ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
REAR PANEL .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
SWITCHING THE RECORDER ON .................................................................................................................. 11
FORMATTING A DRIVE BEFORE FIRST USE .................................................................................................................... 11
LCD CLIP STATUS DISPLAY EXPLAINED ....................................................................................................................... 11
MENU OVERVIEW AND MENU NAVIGATION............................................................................................... 12
RECORD SETUP .......................................................................................................................................... 13
SET HD ENCODE FORMAT ................................................................................................................................. 13
SET SD ENCODE FORMAT .................................................................................................................................. 14
SET SD ASPECT RATIO ........................................................................................................................................ 14
BEFORE RECORDING .................................................................................................................................. 15
TRANSFER OLD CLIPS FROM THE MEDIA ...................................................................................................................... 15
FORMAT MEDIA ................................................................................................................................................ 15
SET REC FILE TYPE .............................................................................................................................................. 15
SET THE ENCODE FORMAT .................................................................................................................................. 15
SELECT THE AUDIO SOURCE ................................................................................................................................. 15
SELECT YOUR TIME CODE SOURCE .............................................................................................................................. 15
TURN RECORD MODE ON .................................................................................................................................... 15
RECORDING ............................................................................................................................................... 16
SELECT AN EMPTY BIN IN WHICH TO RECORD .............................................................................................................. 16
RECORDING .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
RECORD PAUSE ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
RECORD STOP ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
SPECIAL RECORD FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 17
TIME LAPSE RECORDING .......................................................................................................................................... 17
POWER ON AUTO RECORD ....................................................................................................................................... 17
PLAYBACK .................................................................................................................................................. 18
SELECT A RECORDED BIN TO PLAY BACK ..................................................................................................................... 18
PLAY BACK ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
PLAYBACK IN BIN OR CLIP CENTRIC MODE ................................................................................................................. 18
LOOP PLAY ........................................................................................................................................................... 18
POWER ON AUTO PLAY ........................................................................................................................................... 18
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SYSTEM SET UP .......................................................................................................................................... 19
SET AUDIO MONITOR ............................................................................................................................................. 19
LCD AUDIO PEAK METER ........................................................................................................................................ 19
SELECT AUDIO SOURCE ........................................................................................................................................... 20
GPI CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................. 21
GPI TRIGGER CABLING AND CIRCUIT .......................................................................................................................... 21
SET GPI .............................................................................................................................................................. 21
PULSE TRIGGER RECORD PROCESS ............................................................................................................................ 21
LEVEL TRIGGER RECORD PROCESS ............................................................................................................................ 21
PULSE TRIGGER PLAYBACK PROCESS ......................................................................................................................... 21
LEVEL TRIGGER PLAYBACK PROCESS .......................................................................................................................... 21
TRANSFERRING FILES TO A COMPUTER ...................................................................................................... 22
RECORDER FILE SYSTEM LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 22
FILE ORGANIZATION ............................................................................................................................................... 22
MOUNTING THE HE-3 DRIVE ENCLOSURE TO A COMPUTER ............................................................................................ 22
SAFELY DIS-MOUNTING THE HE-3 DRIVE FROM A COMPUTER ......................................................................................... 23
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE ........................................................................................................................ 24
SET BUZZER ................................................................................................................................................ 25
SET LONG TIME STOP ................................................................................................................................. 25
DATE AND TIME SETUP .............................................................................................................................. 25
SET REMOTE INTERFACE ............................................................................................................................. 25
RS-232 CONTROLLER COMMAND SET ......................................................................................................... 26
CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT ................................................................................................................................. 26
COMMUNICATION FORMAT ..................................................................................................................................... 26
COMMAND FORMAT .............................................................................................................................................. 26
COMMAND PROTOCOL ........................................................................................................................................... 26
SUMMARY LIST OF COMMANDS ............................................................................................................................... 26
SYSTEM CONTROL .................................................................................................................................................. 27
SENSE REQUEST .................................................................................................................................................... 27
TRANSPORT CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................ 28
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT ............................................................................................................................. 33
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 34
SERVICE & SUPPORT .................................................................................................................................. 36
Disclaimer of Product & Services
The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo
Technologies will try to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies
cannot exclude that some information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be
incomplete. This manual may contain typing errors, omissions or incorrect information. Datavideo
Technologies always recommend that you double check the information in this document for accuracy before
making any purchase decision or using the product. Datavideo Technologies is not responsible for any
omissions or errors, or for any subsequent loss or damage caused by using the information contained within
this manual. Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product can be obtained by contacting
your local Datavideo Office or dealer.
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FCC Compliance Statement
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, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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 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 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.
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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.
The product warranty period beings on the purchase date. If the purchase date is unknown, the product
warranty period begins on the thirtieth day after shipment from a Datavideo office.
All non-Datavideo manufactured products (product without Datavideo logo) have only one year warranty
from the date of purchase.
Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or water is not covered under
warranty.
Viruses and malware infections on the computer systems are not covered under warranty.
Any errors that are caused by unauthorized third-party software installations, which are not required by
our computer systems, are not covered under warranty.
All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of the owner.
All other claims of any nature are not covered.
All accessories including headphones, cables, batteries, metal parts, housing, cable reel and consumable
parts are not covered under warranty.
Warranty only valid in the country or region of purchase.
Your statutory rights are not affected.
Three Year Warranty
All Datavideo products purchased after July 1st, 2017 qualify for a free two
years extension to the standard warranty, providing the product is registered
with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase.
Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD panels, DVD drives, Hard Drive, Solid State Drive,
SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, Lighting, Non-PCIe Card and third party provided PC components are covered
for 1 year.
The three-year warranty must be registered on Datavideo's official website or with your local Datavideo
office or one of its authorized distributors within 30 days of purchase.
Disposal
For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be
disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of
your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of
waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your
waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure
that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about
where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
CE Marking is the symbol as shown on the left of this page. The letters "CE" are the
abbreviation of French phrase "Conformité Européene" which literally means "European
Conformity". The term initially used was "EC Mark" and it was officially replaced by "CE
Marking" in the Directive 93/68/EEC in 1993. "CE Marking" is now used in all EU official
documents.
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Product Overview
The Datavideo HDR-70 is a hard drive based
video recorder with removable hard drive
enclosure. The HDR-70 can be used as a
desktop stand alone recorder in the studio or
on location.
Record from Standard or High Definition SDI
video equipment and use the convenient SDI
loop through / pass through for record
monitoring. The unit provides SD or HD
MPEG-II MXF or MOV files which are
compatible with a wide range of HD Non
Linear Editing (NLE) and play out solutions.
Several choices of video sampling and bit
rates are available depending on your
preference.
HD-SDI Compatible formats
1080p 23.98 / 24 + 1080i 50 / 59.94 / 60 +
720p 50 / 59.94 / 60
I-Frame only = 4:2:2 sampling either at
100Mbps or 125Mbps
Long GOP = 4:2:2 sampling either at 35Mbps
or 65Mbps or 100Mbps
Long GOP = 4:2:0 sampling at 10Mbps or
25Mbps
SDI Compatible formats
NTSC 480i or PAL 576i
I-Frame only = 4:2:2 sampling either at
25Mbps or 50Mbps
Long GOP = 4:2:2 sampling either at 15Mbps
or 30Mbps or 50Mbps
Long GOP = 4:2:0 sampling either at 8Mbps
Playback of recorded tracks is from SDI and
HDMI outputs. Device control is possible via
the front panel transport keys or RS-232 or
using a simple GPI trigger.
Once the recording session is finished, simply
eject the removable drive enclosure. The drive
enclosure can then be connected via a USB
2.0 port to a PC or Mac based HD Non Linear
Editing system. You then copy the required
video as files across to your HD NLE media
drive. As USB 2.0 provides power to the drive
enclosure no extra power supply is required,
so it is also perfect for laptop use in the field.
The recorder can also run on 12V DC power
so it is not limited studio use and can be used
in an OB van set up too.
That’s Datavideo, sharing the value!
Features
Backlit LCD display and soft keys for
track confirmation and menu navigation.
Normal VTR type transport keys for
Play/Pause, Stop, Record, Fast Forward
and Reverse.
LCD Status screen confirms incoming
signal and unit settings.
Removable HE-3 drive enclosure for
standard SATA 2.5” laptop drives.
Front panel 3.5mm stereo audio jack
point and volume control for convenient
audio monitoring.
LED based Audio Peak meter for audio
confidence.
Input connections:
SDI / HD-SDI BNC Input with loop
through
Analogue or 8 channel SDI audio input –
analogue audio via XLR inputs.
Output connections:
SDI / HD-SDI BNC output
HDMI output
File formats supported:
.MOV, .MXF
NTFS system allows large files to be
created during the record process.
External Time code input and loop
through.
Genlock and black burst support.
RS-232 and GPI Control interface.
12V DC Operation allowing OB Van
compatibility.
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Brand / Model
Type
1
WD3200BEKT
HDD
2
HITACHI 7K320-320
HDD
3
WD5000BEKT
HDD
4
WD5000BPKT
HDD
5
WD7500BPKT
HDD
6
WD5000LPLX
HDD
7
SANDISK 120GB SSD (Extreme)
SSD
8
SANDISK 240GB SSD (Extreme)
SSD
9
INTEL 330 SERIES 120G SSD
SSD
10
Transcend SSD320 120G SSD
SSD
11
Silicon Power V30 120GB SSD
SSD
12
EZ Link
SSD
13
Kingston HyperX 128GB SSD
SSD
14
SANDISK 120GB SSD (Extreme II)
SSD
15
SANDISK 240GB SSD (Extreme II)
SSD
16
SAMSUNG 840 PRO 128G SSD
SSD
17
INTEL 520SERIES 120G
SSD
18
SANDISK X110(OEM)
SSD
19
Kingston HYPER X 240G
SSD
20
Crucial MX220 250G
SSD
21
Samsung 850PRO 256GB
SSD
22
SANDISK X300s 512GB
SSD
23
Samsung 840EVO 1TB
SSD
24
UD info 256GB
SSD
25
SANDISK X400 128G/256G/512G
SSD
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SANDISK ULTRA II
SSD
List of Recommended Hard Drives
This list below contains compatible drive information. Please contact your local dealer or Datavideo
office should you need more information.
Note: The HDR-70 supports HDD/SSD up to 1GB capacity. If you use HDD, please use the HDD
with 7200rpm speed. Moreover, please do not use the Seagate HDD. If you use SSD, please use
the SSD with TLC NAND Flash rather than the SSD with QLC NAND Flash.
How to fit a SATA drive to the removable HE-3 enclosure
If your unit was delivered without a hard drive inserted, please follow the steps below to insert the hard
disk into an HE-3 drive enclosure.
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1. Remove the two screws on the back plate
of the HE-3 drive enclosure and manually
pull out the PCB.
2. Place a 2.5” SATA HDD on the PCB and
then turn it over so you can secure the
drive to the PCB by screwing the four
screws (supplied) into the holes as shown
in the diagram on the left.
3. Re-insert the PCB, with HDD mounted, into
the enclosure.
4. Re-secure the back plate of the enclosure
using the two screws removed earlier.
5. Push the removable HE-3 enclosure into
recorder as shown. Now move the locking
lever from right to left side to secure the
HE-3 in place.
6. You are now ready to switch the unit on.
7. New drives will be formatted within the recorder upon first use. The LCD Clip Status
display is shown once the recorder becomes available for set up and use.
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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-70. The display will show Bin 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 Previous /
Next Buttons.
Previous / Next Buttons.
These buttons navigate between recorded bins and menu options.
Record Mode Button.
Before recording make sure the Record Mode button is on/back lit.
Record Button.
To start recording press the Record and Play buttons together.
N.B. Unit will not record if no video signal is present.
Play / Pause Button.
Starts playback of a bin, or pauses playback of video – the status will
be displayed on the LCD Panel.
Fwd / Rew Buttons.
In playback mode these buttons will operate as Fast Forward and
Rewind Buttons.
Stop Button.
Stops playback or record functions.
Audio Level / Peak Meter.
The Audio Input Level LEDs show the audio input levels from the
selected incoming source. See pages 19 & 20 also.
Headphone Audio Monitoring.
Stereo mini jack plug for stereo headphone. The headphone audio
level is controlled by the volume [VOL] adjustment.
GEN-LOCK.
When this LED is on GEN-LOCK is present.
2.5" Removable HDD Slot.
Removable HE-3 HDD with SATA & USB interface connection to a
computer for fast copy & paste file transfer.
Connections and Controls
Front Panel
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XLR inputs and Outputs for Balanced Audio Connection.
Note: The recorder needs a video source in order to record files.
See page 20 also.
The GPI socket can be used for simple external control. The
recorder can accept pulse or level trigger inputs, which can trigger
record or playback and pause commands. See page 21 also.
RS-232/422 user selectable remote control (selection in menu).
See page 25 onwards.
Black Burst input/ output.
Can be used as a video reference source when synchronizing other
devices to the recorder.
Time Code input/ output.
The user can select the time code source as internal or external. Set
time code source to external when supplying an external Time Code
source to this input port.
HDMI Out Port.
Port for connecting to HDMI external devices.
HD- SDI input, output and loop-through connectors.
4:2:2 SDI Video data supports SMPTE 292M standard at 1.5Gbps.
SDI transfers professional level video signals and can connect to
long distance transmission systems.
DC In Socket. Connect the supplied 12V PSU to this socket. The
connection can be secured by screwing the outer fastening ring of
the DC In plug to this socket.
Power On/Off Switch.
Depress the dot side of the switch to turn the unit on. See front panel
soft power on / off button also.
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 1.0mm2.
Rear panel
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Rear Panel On / Off switch
Switches the power On / Off.
Front Panel Power button
Places the unit in standby mode or soft starts the unit.
1. The drive is checked by the unit.
2. Choose the FORMAT option.
3. Confirm the FORMAT option.
4. The drive is now being made ready for
first use.
Switching the recorder On
Ensure the HDR-70 power supply is connected to the rear panel of the recorder and a HE-3 removable
drive enclosure is fitted and locked in place.
The HDR-70 has a power ON/OFF switch which is located on the rear panel. To turn the unit ON
depress the dot side of this switch.
If the unit is already switched ON at the rear panel but has not started it may be in standby mode. Press
the Power button on the front panel and LCD display should now become backlit.
Formatting a drive before first use
New HE-3 drive enclosures, as described on page 7, will need to be formatted in the recorder before
first use. The recorder’s LCD panel will display options as follows.
LCD Clip Status Display explained
1. Current Bin and Clip.
2. Loop playback indicator
If not present feature is OFF.
3. Remaining recording space in Hours
and Minutes.
4. Length of video within current Bin
[HH:MM:SS].
5. Current Time Code [HH:MM:SS:FF]
6. Function of left hand soft key.
7. Function of right hand soft key.
8. Record, Pause, STOP, FFWD,
FREV and Playback indicator.
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