120103 Rev. 4.3 Company header information revised.
Added DNF Controls Limited Warranty.
2. DESCRIPTION
A. 2PGM MODE OVERVIEW
The system preferred by operators working in sports production all over America. With
continuous record and independent control of both playback channels, you’ll never miss a thing!
Figure1A
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B. PROGRAM & PREVIEW MODE OVERVIEW
The two MAV output channels gives two views into the recorded material, a PREVIEW view and
a PROGRAM view. The PROGRAM output is the AIR feed. Only the [PLAY] and T-Bar
SLOMO functions control this output; all other transport functions control the PREVIEW output.
The PREVIEW output is used to view marked Cue Points, view clips or playback a camera feed to
find the desired video.
To switch video to the PROGRAM channel from the PREVIEW channel, the [CUT], [MIX] and
[WIPE] functions are used. The duration of the MIX and the pattern and duration of the WIPE are
definable by pressing [EDIT EFFECT].
Figure1B
The GANG mode means that all transport functions apply to both Program and Preview channels,
e.g., press [PLAY] to put both channels in PLAY, move the T-Bar to slomo both channels, press
[STOP] to stop both channels, press [REC] to put both channels into EE mode.
Primary operating modes are:
PLAYBACK Press [PLAY] EE Mode Press [REC]
CLIP PLAY Mode Press [RECALL CLIP]
LIST PLAY Mode Press [CUE LIST]
FEATURES:
9 8 Cue Points
9 400 Clips
9 12 Play Lists
9 30 Clips/List
9 1 or 2 Camera Operation
DEFINITIONS
Throughout this document, the SONY MAV-555 will be referred to as MAV, MAV-555 or “Video
Server”.
Words surrounded by brackets in bold type, for example, [ENTER], are labeled keys on the ST400.
Words surrounded by brackets in bold italic type, for example, [CLIP], are multi-function SOFTKEYS
[XXX] + [XXX] means hold the two keys down simultaneously.
CP mode is CLIP Play; PL mode is LIST Play
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3. INSTALLATION
(For 2 in/2 out configuration – both PGM & PVW and 2PGM)
1. Plug one end of a 9-conductor RS422 serial cable into the VTR1 connector on the rear of
2. In a similar manner, connector VTR2 to P2; VTR4 to R1; VTR 5 to R2.
(For 1 PGM configuration for HD MAVs)
2. Plug the POWER SUPPLY into a wall outlet, 90 VAC TO 240 VAC.
3. Select REMOTE mode on the MAV's front panel.
1. Connect VTR1 connector on the back of the DMAT to the P2 on the MAV.
2. Connect VTR4 connector on the back of the DMAT to the R2 connector on the MAV.
(For use as a Super Slo-mo unit)
1. Connect VTR1 connector on the back of the DMAT to the P2 on the MAV.
2. Connect VTR4 connector on the back of the DMAT to the R1 connector on the MAV.
(For all configurations)
1. Plug the DB9M connector from the supplied power supply into the power connector on
the DMAT-MAV controller.
Plug the other end of the cable into the connector labeled P1 on the rear panel of the
MAV.
the rear panel of the ST400.
DO NOT HOT PLUG! Always connect the power supply to the ST400
BEFORE
connecting to AC power
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Super Slo-mo Connection Diagram
Figure 2A
1 PROGRAM Connection Diagram
Figure 2B
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2 PGM and PGM & PVW Connection Diagram
Figure 2C
4. GETTING STARTED…
TART RECORDING
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1. Press [MENU].
2. Press [RECORD SETUP].
3. Press [NEW R1 CLIP] or [NEW R2 CLIP].
4. The display prompts: “ENTER ID: num cap”.
5. Enter the CLIP ID using the numeric keypad on the ST400 or a PC keyboard
(user supplied).
6. Press [ENTER].
7. The display shows the current Record Loop Length.
Press [ENTER] to create a clip with this length or enter a new record length
using the numeric keypad.
8. Press [ENTER] to create the Clip.
The same clip is automatically loaded on the corresponding Play channel.
P 1 on R 1.
P 2 on R 2.
9. Press [START RECORD].
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ARK A CUE POINT
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Press [MARK] to mark the Recorder’s time into the Cue Point.
SEARCH TO CUE POINT
1. Press [NEXT] or [LAST] to search to the NEXT/LAST Cue Point
OR
2. Enter the Cue Point (#0-7) on the numeric keypad; press [RECALL CLIP].
OR
3. Press [SHIFT] + [NEXT] or [SHIFT] + [LAST] to search to the current Cue
Point.
PREROLL
1. Press [ALT] + [LAST] to search to the current time minus the preroll time
assigned in the MENU.
2. Press [ALT] + [NEXT] to search to the current time minus
assigned in the MENU.
the preroll time X2
SET AN INPOINT
1. Press [IN] to set the IN Point.
The IN indicator on the ST400 will turn on.
The display will show “IN xx:xx:xx:xx ”,
where xx:xx:xx:xx is the saved time.
OR
2. Enter the time on the numeric keypad and press [GOTO].
3. Press [IN] to save the entered time.
SET AN OUTPOINT
1. Press [OUT] to set the OUT Point.
The OUT indicator on the ST400 will turn on.
The display will show “OUT xx:xx:xx:xx ”,
where xx:xx:xx:xx is the saved time.
OR
2. Enter the time using the numeric keypad and press [GOTO].
3. Press [OUT] to save the entered time.
(If AUTOSAVE is on, clip will be saved automatically when the OUT is set.)
CLEAR THE INPOINT
1. Press and hold [DEL], then press and release [IN]. The IN indicator will turn
off.
CLEAR THE OUTPOINT
1. Press and hold [DEL], then press and release [OUT]. The OUT indicator will
turn off.
SAVE THE CLIP
Press [SAVE CLIP].
RECALL AND PLAY THE CLIP
1.Press [RECALL CLIP] to enter CP (Clip Play) mode.
OR
Enter the clip number (#0-399) on the numeric keypad, then Press [RECALL
CLIP].
2.Press [PLAY].
ADD CLIPTO PLAYLIST
Press [ADD ELEM] to add the currently loaded clip to the current playlist.
P
LAYOUT PLAYLIST
Press[CUE LIST], then press [PLAY] or move theT-Bar.
P
ROGRAM AND PREVIEW CHANNELS (PGM&PVW CONFIGURATION ONLY)
The PROGRAM output is the AIR feed. Only the [PLAY] and T-Bar SLOMO functions control this
output; all other transport functions control the PREVIEW output.
To switch video to the PROGRAM channel from the PREVIEW channel, press [CUT], [MIX] or [WIPE].
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5. SETUP MENU
1. Press [MENU].
The MENU indicator will turn on.
The Display shown in Figure 3 appears.
2. Use the Softkeys to change the desired mode for the desired option.
OR Turn the Wheel to select the setup option to be changed.
3. Press [ESC] at anytime to exit SETUP MENU.
The MENU indicator will turn off.
4. The curently loaded clips:
The same clip should be loaded on P1 & R1 and on P2 & R2 (for instant replays).
Currently loaded clips
P1111Model
R1 R111DMAT MAV-555
P2222Software Ver:
R2 R222V4.0 040501
SEE SETUP 1CLIP HANDLE SIZE=02 SECONDS
SEE SETUP 2PREROLL = 00:00:05:00
SEE SETUP 3WIND SPEED & MODE = +04, HOLD
SEE SETUP 4FAST JOG SPEED = 03X PLAY SPEED
SEE SETUP 5
SEE SETUP 6
STANDARD - NTSC
TIME MODE - LTC
AUTOSAVE - ON
CLIP OUT POINT - FREEZE
PLAYLIST OUT POINT - FREEZE
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MAV CONFIGURATION - 2 PROGRAM WITH EFX
RECORD SET &CHANGEEXIT
SETU
The 6 boxes at the bottom of the display show the function for the corresponding Softkeys below them.
These will change depending on what MENU is selected.
On the next few pages are the screens and options that appear when one of the standard selections is
highlighted and what the Softkey display will look like.
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