GRASS VALLEY DCR 4000 Venom FlashPak User Manual

DCR 4000

User’s Guide

Venom FlashPak

3922 496 30561

Version 2.0 June 2006

POWER

READY

PLAY

REC

STOP

PLAY

REV

SAVE

DOWN

RECORD

ESC

SEL

VENOM

FlashPak

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Declaration of Conformity

We, Grass Valley Nederland B.V., Kapittelweg 10, 4827 HG Breda, The Netherlands, declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in compliance with the following standards:

• EN60065 : Safety

• EN55103-1 : EMC (Emission)

• EN55103-2 : EMC (Immunity)

following the provisions of:

a. the Safety Directives 73/23//EEC and 93/68/EEC b. the EMC Directives 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC

FCC Class A Statement

This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause interference to radio communications.

It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.

Operation of this product in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Installation

1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1.3 Connectors and Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

1.3.1 Connectors on Venom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

1.3.2 Connectors on Docking Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

1.4 Controls on Venom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

1.5 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

1.5.1 Docking Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

1.5.2 Assembling the Docking Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

1.5.3 Addendum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

1.5.4 Mounting Venom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

1.5.5 Connecting DC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

1.6 Synchronizing with other devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

1.6.1 Genlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

1.6.2 Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

1.7 Time code applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

1.7.1 Single Viper-Venom configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

1.7.2 Multiple Viper-Venom configuration with single Clock-It box. . . . . .1-10

1.7.3 Multiple Viper-Venom configuration with multiple Clock-It boxes . .1-11

Chapter 2 – Using Venom with Viper

2.1 Initial Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.1.1 Idle Screen without source signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.1.2 Idle Screen with source signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

2.2 Formats recorded on Venom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

2.3 Making a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

2.3.1 Recording Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

2.4 Playback from Venom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

2.5 Erasing Takes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Chapter 3 – Menu Structure

3.1 Take menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3.2 Metadata menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

3.3 Tools & Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Chapter 4 – Metadata

4.1 Connecting to Venom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.2 Accessing Take information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

4.3 Entering or Editing Metadata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

4.4 Transmitting Metadata to Venom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

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Important information

Read this information carefully before installing this equipment and retain them for future reference. Read and comply with the warning and caution notices that appear in the manual

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Safety Summary

This informaton is intended as a guide for trained and qualified personnel who are aware of the dangers involved in handling potentially hazardous electrical/electronic equipment. It is not intended to contain a complete list of all safety precautions which should be observed by personnel in using this or other electronic equipment.

The installation of this equipment involves risks both to personnel and equipment and must be performed only by qualified personnel exercising due care.

Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired, the apparatus must be made inoperative and secured against any unintended operation. The appropriate servicing authority must then be informed. For example, safety is likely to be impaired if the apparatus fails to perform the intended function or shows visible damage.

Warnings

Warnings indicate danger that requires correct procedures or practices to prevent death or injury to personnel.

• Do not modify this equipment.

• Installation of this equipment must only be performed by qualified personnel.

• To prevent risk of overheating, ventilate the units correctly.

• In case of an emergency ensure that the power is disconnected.

• Mount equipment so that power lead can be accessed to disconnect power.

• Any interruption of the protection conductor inside or outside the apparatus, or disconnection of the protective earth terminal, is likely to make the apparatus dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

• Use only fuses of the type and rating specified.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Note that the unit is not completely waterproof.

• There are no user servicable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only or contact your local Grass Valley representative.

• Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired, the apparatus must be made inoperative and secured against any unintended operation.

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Cautions

Cautions indicate procedures or practices that should be followed to prevent damage or destruction to equipment or property.

• Always switch off the camera before changing the power supply.

• Be extremely careful with the connectors between the camera head and the adapter. Do not allow the guide pins to damage the pins of the connector. Follow these steps in the order given. Tightening the screws in the wrong order could result in mechanical damage to the camera. Loosening the screws in the wrong order could result in mechanical damage to the camera.

• Do not subject the unit to severe shocks or vibration.

• Do not expose the unit to extremes of temperature.

• Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight or close to heating appliances for extended periods.

• Connection panel position in the rack should ensure that the plug and power cord are within easy reach for switching off purposes.

• To prevent risk of overheating, ventilate the product correctly.

• Connect the product only to a power source with the specified voltage rating.

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Chapter 1

Installation

1.1 Introduction

Venom FlashPak is a solid-state recorder designed to be used in conjunction with Grass Valley's Viper FilmStream Camera. The use of Venom gives an on-board recording capability matched to the outputs of the Viper, with full quality uncompressed recording of all formats supported by Viper.

Venom FlashPak mounts on to Viper using a docking adaptor, which gives direct connection such that a FlashPak can be quickly removed and replaced. Each recording is given a "Take" number and metadata can be attached to identify and describe each Ta ke .

After recording, data is downloaded directly from Venom into a long-term storage device and backup recordings can also be made. After data has been transferred, the Venom can be erased and re-used immediately.

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1.2 Specifications

Table 1-1. DCR 4000 Venom FlashPak specifications

General

Power requirements battery operated: 14 Vdc or

external supply: 15 Vdc, 4A max. (8A when Viper

is powered from the same power supply) Power consumption 23 W (standby), 26 W (playback), 28 W (record) Operating temperatures -20°C to +40°C (-4°F to +104°F) Storage temperatures -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) Weight (approx.) 2.3 kg (4.6 lbs.) Dimensions 235 (L) x 90 (W) x 145 mm (H)

Video

S/N ratio (Y-signal) typical 58 dB TBC Modulation depth 55%

Storage

Technology solid-state flash memory Recorder/video format auto-sensing to follow output from camera (all

Viper modes are supported) Quantization 10-bit Recording time up to 15 min (HDTV), up to 10 min (FilmStream) Metadata includes camera settings and user settings

Connections

Video ouput 26-pin multicore connector Docking connector D-type 24 pin (7 coaxial, 23 regular) HD-SDI output 2x BNC, SMPTE 292M, 0.8Vpp, 1.5Gb/s, 75 Ohm Dual HD-SDI output 2x BNC, SMPTE 292M, 0.8Vpp, 1.5Gb/s, 75 Ohm Audio monitor output 3.5mm phono jack, line level DC input (docking plate) XLR 4 pin male, 12Vdc DC input (recorder) XLR 4 pin male, 12Vdc Reference input 1x BNC, on docking plate Time code input 1x 5 pin LEMO input (suits Clock-It box or similar) Bluetooth interface provides access to metadata, transport control, clip

selection and playback functions.

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1.3 Connectors and Switches

1.3.1 Connectors on Venom

HDSDI A & B : BNC connectors give playback or monitoring outputs according to the

format recorded. When a Dual Link 4:4:4 signal is used, these two connectors give one Dual Link output. If a single HDSDI (4:2:2) format is recorded, these give two identical outputs.

12V DC: input XLR-4p used when Venom is not mounted on the camera, e.g. for playback.

Audio out: 3.5mm Jack. Stereo output of the two audio channels

1.3.2 Connectors on Docking Adaptor

Genlock: BNC connector. Genlock signal can be either HD Tri-level sync, or Analog

Black reference. The genlock signal must be of the same format as that selected on the camera.

Time Code: Hirose 5p connector for external time code signal.

DC In: XLR-4p connector for 12V DC input.

Multicore connector: 26 pin connection for cable to Viper camera.

AUDIO OUT

12 V DC HDSDI A -> HDSDI B ->

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1.4 Controls on Venom

RECORD

POWER

LIGHT

ESC

DOWN

PLAY

READY

SEL

PLAY

STOP

REC

VENOM

FlashPak

record stop play navigate

Bluetooth

escape

select

power ready play record

menu backlight

DOWN

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1.5 Assembly

1.5.1 Docking Kit

The LDK 6506/30 Docking Kit contains the following parts:

• Docking Plate;

• Mounting Frame;

• 1x 0.50m connecting cable;

• 4x Mounting bolts

1.5.2 Assembling the Docking Kit

The Docking Plate can be mounted on the Mounting Frame in one of two positions and is fixed in place using the four bolts supplied.

To mount the Venom on top of the Viper, the Docking Plate is fixed using the four holes on the Mounting Frame nearest the V-Block. If it is required to mount the Venom behind the camera, the Docking Plate is fixed using the four holes at the rear of the Mounting Frame.

Check the orientation of the plate relative to the camera position. The Multicore connector must be towards the rear or base of the mounting frame.

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Connect the cable to the camera before attaching the Mounting Frame to the camera. Insert the connector fully, aligning the red dots on both parts, and turn the locking ring to firmly hold it in place.

Attach the Mounting Frame to the camera by first inserting the locating pin in the hole on the camera mounting foot, then push the V-plate firmly forward into the camera's V-block until the locking bar clicks into place.

Connect the multicore cable to the connector on the Docking Plate. The red dots must be aligned and the cable pushed fully into the connector.

In order to correctly align the cable it is necessary to twist the cable so that it forms a loop. This also ensures that the cable does not have too sharp a corner and put strain on the connectors. The following pictures show how the cable is routed in each case.

Top mounting position Rear mounting position

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