Sony MAV555A User Manual

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require the use of a different line cord or
attachment plug, or both. T o reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified
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APPLICABLE AUX AUTRES PAYS.

1. Utiliser un cordon d’alimentation approuvé (conducteur
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contacts de mise à la terre conforme aux règles de sécurité de
chaque pays si applicable.

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d’alimentation 3 âmes)/connecteur d’appareil/prise conforme
aux valeurs nominales (tension, ampérage) correctes.

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LÄNDER.

1. Verwenden Sie Netzkabel (dreiadrig), Geräteanschlüsse und
Netzkabelstecker mit Masseleitung, die den
Sicherheitsrichtlinien des jeweiligen Landes entspricht.

2. Verwenden Sie Netzkabel (dreiadrig), Geräteanschlüsse und
Netzkabelstecker mit Masseleitung, die den vor Ort
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Stromstärke) entsprechen.

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Sie sich bitte an einen qualifizierten Elektrotechniker.

If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.

Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin

(NEMA 5-15P Conf ig uration)
Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires
Length Less than 2.5 m (8 ft. 3 in.)
Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V

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For the customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.

The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must
be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits
for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.

For the customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC
Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/
EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
following European standards:

• EN60950: Product Safety

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission )

• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Enviroment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban
outdoors) and E4 (con troll ed EMC en v ironm ent, e x. TV stud io).

Pour les clients européens

Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la fois à la
Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) (89/
336/CEE) et à la Directive sur les basses tensions (73/23/CEE)
émises par la Commission de la Communauté européenne.
La conformité à ces directives implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes:

• EN60950: Sécurité des produits

• EN55103-1: Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)

• EN55103-2: Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements
électromagnétiques suivants:
E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3 (urbain
extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de
télévision).

Für Kunden in Europa

Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt
sowohl die EMV-Direktive (89/336/EEC) als auch die Direktiv e
Niederspannu ng (7 3/ 2 3/ E EC ) de r EG- Kommission.
Die Erfüllung dieser Direktiven bedeutet Konformität für die
folgenden Eur opä i s ch e n No rmen:

• EN60950: Produktsicherheit

• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Interferenz (Emission)

• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Empfindlichkeit
(Immunität)

Dieses Produkt ist für den Einsatz unter folgenden
elektromagnetischen Bedingungen ausgelegt:
E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in besch ränktem
Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und E4
(kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).

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apparaat.

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vervangen na langdurig of intensief gebruik. Om kortsluiting en
elektrocutie te voorkomen, mag de batterij alleen worden
verwijderd en vervangen door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.

Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch
afval (KCA).

Für Kunden in Deutschland

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werden.

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ist und entsorgt werden muß, wenden Sie sich bitte an den
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Entsorgen Sie die Batterie als Sondermüll. Entsorgen Sie sie
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 MAV-555A Overview.......................................1-1

1-2 Features.............................................................1-1

1-3 Changes from Ver. 1.00 to Ver. 2.32................1-3

1-3-1 Changes from Ver. 1.00 to Ver. 2.31..........1-3

1-3-2 Changes from Ver. 2.31 to Ver. 2.32..........1-3

1-4 Optional Accessories........................................1-4

Chapter 2

Names and Functions of
Parts

2-1 Front Panel .......................................................2-1

2-1-1 Meter Panel................................................2-2

2-1-2 Blank Panel................................................2-6

2-2 System Setup Panel..........................................2-6

2-3 Connector Panel.......................................... .....2-8

2-4 Analog Audio Expansion Box BKMA-570...2-11

Chapter 3 Preparations

3-1 Overview of Operation Modes........................3-1

3-2 Connecting External Devices .......................... 3-7

3-2-1 Connections with the Panel Mode.............3-7

3-2-2 Connections with the DTR

+ Panel Mode...........................................3-9

3-2-3 Connections with the DTR

+ DTR Mode..........................................3-10

3-2-4 BVE Mode Connections..........................3-11

3-3 External Synchronization of Output Video

Signals............................................................3-12

3-4 Setup................................................................3-13

3-4-1 Basic Menu Settings................................3-13

3-4-2 Basic Menu Operation.............................3-18

3-4-3 Contents of the Expansion Menu.............3-21

3-4-4 Expansion Menu Operation.....................3-35

3-4-5 System Time Settings..............................3-35

3-5 Superimposed Character Information.........3-36

4-1-6 Adjusting Recording Lev e ls......................4-3

4-1-7 Selecting the External Device Used for

Controlling Recording Operations .......... 4-3

4-1-8 Recording Analog Audio.......................... 4-3

4-2 Preparations for Playback.............................. 4-4

4-2-1 Switch Settings...................................... .... 4-4

4-2-2 Selecting the Playback Port

to be Controlled....................................... 4-5

4-2-3 Selecting the Video and Audio Signals to be

Monitored................................................ 4-5

4-2-4 Selecting the Displayed Time Data........... 4-5

4-2-5 Adjusting Playback Audio Levels............. 4-6

4-2-6 Selecting the External Device Used for

Controlling Playback Operations ............ 4-6

4-2-7 Controlling the Video Processor

by Remote................................................ 4-6

Chapter 5 Basic Functions of Each

Mode

5-1 Changing the Operation Mode....................... 5-1

5-2 Basic Operation with Panel Mode.................. 5-1

5-2-1 Recording Operation................................. 5-1

5-2-2 Playback Operation................................... 5-2

5-2-3 EE Signal Selection................................... 5-2

5-3 Basic Operations with DTR+Panel and

DTR+DTR Modes.......................................... 5-3

5-3-1 Initial Setup for DTR+Pane l

and DTR+DTR Modes............................ 5-3

5-3-2 Basic Operations in DTR

+Panel and DTR+DTR Modes................ 5-3

5-4 Basic Operations in BVE Mode...................... 5-5

5-4-1 Port Configuration........................ ............. 5-5

5-4-2 Basic Operation of the RP Port................. 5-5

5-4-3 Basic Operation of the R2 Port................. 5-6

5-4-4 Basic Operation of the P2 and P3 Ports.... 5-7

5-4-5 New File Names........................................ 5-7

5-4-6 Monitoring the RP Port............................. 5-8

5-4-7 Pre-roll Time............................................. 5-8

5-4-8 File Backup Function................................ 5-8

5-4-9 Editing-Related Error Messages ............... 5-8

Chapter 4 Recording & Playback

4-1 Preparations for Recording.............................4-1

4-1-1 Switch Settings..........................................4-1

4-1-2 Selecting the Recording Port

to be Controlled........................................4-2

4-1-3 Selecting the Video Signals.......................4-2

4-1-4 Selecting the Audio Signals.......................4-2

4-1-5 Selecting the Video and Audio Signals

to be Monitored........................................4-2

Appendixes

Error Messages......................................................A-1

Specifications.........................................................A-4

Table of Contents 3 (E)

About This Operation Man ual

This section describes the organization and use of this
manual in using the Sony MAV-555A Multiaccess Video
Disk Recorder. This unit is a hard disk recorder , but has the
operability of a VTR, allowing easy understanding and
operation by those experienced at using VTRs. Read this
section to understand how the manua l is put tog ether, and
determine which sections you need to read, according to
your degree of experience with a VTR.

Purpose and intended audience for this
manual

This operation manual describes the parts a nd functions of
the MAV-555A, preparations for operation, basic
operations, and other essential informati on requi r ed for
using the unit.
This unit is intended for use principally by operators in
broadcasting stations and production houses. It therefore
assumes that the reader has a general underst anding of the
operation of VTRs and other broadcast equipment.
Readers well-acquainted with the operation of VTRs and
hard disk recorders, after reading Chapter 2 “Names and
Functions of Parts”, should be able to understand the
operation of the unit, with reference to other sections as
required.
However, regardless of experience level, you are
recommended to read Chapter 1 “Overview” to get a
grasp of the many features and functions of the unit.
For first-time users of a VTR or hard disk recorder, or
those with limited experience, a thorough reading of this
manual is recommended.

Chapter 5 Basic Functions of Each Mode

Describes the basic functions o f the f our operat ing mod es
of the MAV-555A, described in Chapter 3.

Appendixes

• Error Messages

This appendix lists MAV-555A errors and warnings that
appear on the front display panel.

• Specifications

This provides the basic physical specifications, and
specifications of the audio and video systems of the unit.

Organization of this manual

This manual is divided into chapte rs as follows. The title
page to each chapter also includes a summary of the
chapter contents.

Chapter 1 Overview

This gives an overview of the features of the unit.

Chapter 2 Names an d Fun c t ion s of Parts

This lists the part s of t he unit b y functi on, wi th summar ies
of their operation.

Chapter 3 Preparations

Gives an overview the four operation modes of the MAV­555A (Panel, DTR+Panel, DTR+DTR, BVE), and
describes how external devices are connected for each
operation mode. The initial settings for items in the MAV ­555A Basic menu and Expansion menu are also described.

Chapter 4 Recording & Playback

This chapter describes the preparations and settings for
recording and playback.

4 (E) About This Operation Manual

Using this manual

Description s of operating procedures

The numerals attached to buttons and switches in the
illustrations refer to corresponding step numbers in the
operating procedure. Additionally, affected switches and
indicators which should be checked are indicated.

Numbers on switches etc.
refer to steps in procedure

Step number in procedure

Results of a step and
related information

The first time a technical term appears it is defined in a
footnote. Where required, a cross-reference (in italics)
shows the page in this manual or in another manual where
related information may be found.

Description of step operation

Cross-reference

Example of procedure description

About This Operation Manual 5 (E)

Related manuals

The following related manuals are also available.

• Installation Manual (supplied)

This describes the installation procedure for this unit.

• Maintenance Manual (Option)

This lists basic maintenance procedures, associated
accessories, electrical adjustment procedures, and how
to replace the unit’s HDDs.

6 (E) About This Operation Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 MAV-555A Overview

Chapter 1 Overview

The MAV -5 55A is a mul ti-acc ess video disk recorder that
records video images compressed in compliance with
MPEG-2 4:2:2 Prof ile @ Main Le vel. Close compat ibility
with existing VTR-based editing systems is preserved by
a VTR-like operating interf ace, with t he added ben efi ts of
high-speed search functions and nonlinear editing made
possible by hard disk storage media.
The internal hard disk drive (henceforth referred to as
HDD), provides a recording time of 19 hours and 20
minutes of 16-bit audio sampling on a 73-GB HDD at 30
Mbps. Recording bit rates of 30, 40, or 50 Mbps can be

1-2 Features

Multi-access, Multi-operation
(Simultaneous recording/playback
operations possible while recording)

One of the advantages of a hard disk recorder (such as the
MAV-555A) over a conventional VTR is the ability to
simultaneously access, edit, and output material (stored as
files) that is being recorded. The unit has four input and
output ports standard. Each port can record or playback
one video channel and four audio channels. 2 input/2
output, 3 input/1 output, and 1 input /3 output input/o utput
port configurati ons can be selected on the Setup menu. An
external editor or control panel can be used to perform
multiple editing/output operations simultaneously.

Flexible I/O Configuration Possible

Various I/O and control panel options are set according to
the external equipment that is connected and the opera ting
environment . The input and o utput conf igurations fo r this
device in the standard setup and when various optional
boards are installed are shown below.

selected. Input/output can be configured as 2 input/
2 output, 1 input/3 output, or 3 input/1 output; the signal
type for video input/output is SDI (4:2:2); and both SDI
(4:2:2) and AES/EBU are av ailable for audio input/out put.
Installing optional boards allows the use of analog A/V
input and output.
Analog A/V input and output are supported by installing
optional boards.
An optional dedicated control panel is available for real­time control of recording and playback, nonlinear editing,
and other functions.

I/O signals Configuration for standard

SDI video/aud i o Standard equipment: 2 input/2 output, 3

AES/EBU digital
audio

Composite analog
video

Analog audio (four
channels)

Time codes • Standard equipment

For details on the basic options, refer to Section 1-4, “Optional
Accessories” (page 1-4) .

equipment and when using
optional boards

input/1 output, 1 input/3 output
Standard equipme nt: 2 inpu t/2 output, 1

input/3 output, 3 input/1 output

• BKMA-513 (AD/DA converter board)
is needed

• Select from: 2 inpu t/2 output, 2 inpu t/1
output, 1 input/3 output

• BKMA-570 (analog audio expansion
unit) is needed

• BKMA-513 (AD/DA converter board)
is needed

• Select from: 2 inpu t/2 output, 2 inpu t/1
output, 1 input/3 output

1-1 MAV-555A Overview / 1-2 Features 1-1 (E)

Compliance with MPEG-2 4:2:2 Profile @
Main Level

This unit records video with intraframe compression
conforming to the MPEG-2 4:2:2 Profile @ Main Level

Chapter 1 Overview

standard. The recording bit rate can be set to 50, 40 or 30
Mbps to suit the intended video application. Maximum
recording time depends on bit rate setting and HDD
capacity, as shown in the following table.

Menu-driven setup

The operating conditio ns, initial settings for interface s to
other devices, and other settings can be controlled by
menu operations on the front panel of the unit.

Linear Editing Functions

The MAV-555A is equipped with the “BVE mode”, an
operation mode tha t provides the unit with line a r editing

Model\Bit Rate 50 Mbps 40 Mbps 30 Mbps

*1

MAV-555A/10

MAV-555A/20

*1 Uses 18- or 36-GB audio sampling, and a 36 -G B HDD for

video sampling.

*2 Uses 36- or 73-GB audio sampling, and a 73 -G B HDD for

video sampling.

*3 16- or 20-bit audio sampling i s selectable, but recor ding time

is fixed.

*4 With 16-bit audio sampling . Records for up to about 8 hours

with 20-bit audio sampling.

*5 With 16-bit audio sampling . Records for up to about 16 hours

with 20-bit audio sampling.

*2

approx. 5 hr
40 min

approx. 11
hr 20 min

*3

*3

approx. 7 hr

*3

20 min
approx. 14

hr 40 min

*3

approx. 9 hr

*4

50 min
approx. 19

hr 20 min

*5

capabilities. If the operation mode is switched to BVE
mode, the MAV-555A’s recor di ng and playb ack port s are
integrated, and the recorder can then be used as a
recording/playback VTR. This mode allows the MAV­555A to be connected to editing machines such as the
BVE-600 or the BVE-2000 as a “recorder/player”. Note
that in other modes the MAV-555A’s playback port can
still be connected to editing machines such as the BVE­600 or the BVE-2000 as a “player”.

The following functions are supported when using the
BVE mode.

• Independent audio channel editing of up to 4 channels

• Operation of the optional MAVE-F555 editing panel an d
the MAVE-D555 dial panel

• Control by LTC from a BVE editor

High grade AES/EBU digital audio as

• Auto Assembly editing from a BVE editor

standard equipment

This unit provides four inde pendent 20-b it/16-bit AES /
EBU digital audio signals on each DSI input/output port.
Further, you can record video signals and asynchronous
AES/EBU digital audio signals.

Rapid response to scene searches

The design of this unit puts the emphasi s on operability as
a disk recorder. In particular, the unit provides VTR-like
operability and response for scene searches, while a
unique shuttle system reduces frame drop-out. Variable
speed playback is supported by t he dedicated control panel
(using the option al BKMA-505 control pa nel) and existing
external controllers provide jog, variable, and shuttle
control with operability and response comparable to that
of a VTR. Digital jog sound is supported, allowing audio
segments to be found quickly and easily.
Scene searches and other editing operations on frame­based material files can be carried out rapidly and
accurately.
T o enh ance its functio n as a d isk recorder, high speed cue­up for editing points is also possible.

Nonlinear Editing Functions through the
Control Panel

The optional control panel (BKMA-505) can be used to
perform nonlinear editi ng th rough a user inter fa ce similar
to that used for conventional VTR editing. Furthermore,
independent audio channel editing is possible for up to 4
channels.

Note

Version 2.20 or later is required for the Main and Sub
control panels (BKMA-505).

Broad range of information displays

The large display panel displays information on the
operation of each of the ports (maximum four) in this unit.
The displays include timecode values, error messages,
setup menu information, HDDs space used and remaining
capacity, and audio levels for each port.

Plug-in printed circuit boards/HDDs

Real-time playback process control

Process control of audio a nd vid eo inpu ts and output s can
be carried out in re al time, using the level adjustment knob
on the front panel of the unit.

Plug-in components allow easy replacement of printed
boards and HDDs, keeping maintenance simple.

Self-diagnosis functions

If a fault occurs in the system or in a HDD, the cause is
diagnosed, and an error co de appears o n the d isplay p anel.

1-2 (E) 1-2 Features

Security

This unit provides the following functions expected of
equipment in broadcasting stations.

Data protection

In case of HDD failure, RAID technology is used to ensure
that data recovery is possible. For examp le, even if a dri ve
fails during recording, an equi v alent dri v e interpol ates the
data, allowing operation to continue.

Help function and information displays

If there are any problems in system operation, error
messages appear on the front panel.

Vibration resistance

The robust construction is resistant against vibration and
dust, allowing the unit to be used in vehicle-borne
situations. In particular, to protect the HDDs, they are
mounted in special caddies independent of the main
chassis of the unit.

Rack mounting

The unit can be mounted in an EIA standard 19-inch rack
(optional rack mount kit RMM-555 required).

For details of rack mounting, refer to the Installation Manual.

Chapter 1 Overview

SDTI Transfer

When the optional BKMA-540 (SDTI board) is installed
in the MAV -555A, A/V data transf er through the SDTI-CP
(SMPTE-326M) becomes possible. Transfer operations
can be controlled through the optional control panel
(BKMA-505).

For details on A/V data transfer, see the operation manual of the
BKMA-505 control panel.
For a detailed explanation on how to use the BKMA-540, see the
operation or instal lation manual of the BKMA-540.

Ability to record asynchronous signals

By setting the standard signals of each recording port as
input signals, input signals t hat are asynch ronous with the
reference signals can be recorded.

1-3 Changes from Ver. 1.00 to Ver. 2.32

1-3-1 Changes from V er . 1.00 to V er.

2.31

Supports BZMA-E555 (MAV CONTENTS
MANAGER FOR EDITOR)

The BZMA-E555, a Windows 2000 compatible network
program, is supported by the MAV-555A. Use the BZMA­E555 to display network MAV-555A file information a nd
perform file management, as well as perform file transfers
between MAV-555 or MAV-555A.

For details, refer to the BZMA-E555 User’s Guide.

Supports EDL Export from BZMA-E555

When the MAV-555A is used as a recorder during editing
with the MAVE-F555/MAVE-D555/BKNE-1011 and
used in parallel with the BZMA-E555 file transfer
program (sold separately), it is possible to output EDL
files (.edl) of editing results in the SONY BVE-9100
format (referred to as EDL Export). Also, when the VTR
is used as a player during editing, it is possible to enter a
tape’s reel name.

For details, refer to the MAVE-D555 operation manual.

Supports BKMA-550 (GbE board)

Installing the optional Asynchronous Network Board
BKMA-550 in the MAV -555A mak es transfer of A/V f iles
through a Gigabit Eth ernet po ssible. File t ransfers r equir e
the BZMA-E555 file transfer program (sold separately).

1-3-2 Changes from V er . 2.31 to V er.

2.32

Improved BVE Mode

The following improvements were made.

• Addition of the Time Tracking function (automatic/
manual).

• Ab ility to modify the recorder OUT point after
recording is started, and the addition of the REC OFF
function.

• Ability to insert text and graphics.

• Ability to edit material from a BUS signal.

• Ab ility to save cut point information.

• Ab ility to change the reco rding level with the Editing
Fader Panel BKNE-1011, and to select the MAV-555A
internal RP port or VTR for the recorder to mix or swap
audio channels.

• Ab ility to insert video with voice over editing.

• Ability to make cuts using only the RP port.

1-3 Changes from Ver. 1.00 to Ver. 2.32 1-3 (E)

• Addition of a function that backs up files being edited if
the power to the MAV-555A is accidentally cut.

• Ability to prohibit operations from the MAVE-F555
background port in the setup menu.

Chapter 1 Overview

• Ability to output editing point timing pulses from the
GPI to an external device.

1-4 Optional Accessories

The following optional accessories are available for the
MAV-555A.

Control Panel BKMA-505

This is a dedicated control panel, which can be installed in
the front blank panel of the MAV-555A (interface cables
are supplied). It controls recording, play back, and edi t ing
operations on this unit.

Control Panel Case Kit BKMA-506

This kit consists of a special case for the BKMA-505
control panel and a 10-m e xtension cable as a se t. This kit
makes it possible to use the BKMA-505 at a distance o f up
to 10 m from the MAV-555A.

AD/DA Converter Board BKMA-513

When this board is installed in the MAV-555A, the input
and output of analog composite video signals and analog
audio signals becomes possible with the MAV-555A.

• To be able to use analog audio, the BKMA-570 analog
audio expan sion unit is also necessar y.

• T he R3 port does not support analog input when the
configuration is 3 input/1 output. Even if the BKMA­513 is installed, the analog inputs and outputs are 2
input/1 output.

SDTI Board BKMA-540

When this board is installed in the MAV-555A, A/V data
transfers through an SDTI-CP i nt er fa ce become possible.
Vi deo signals can also be displ ayed on the mon itor durin g
transfers.

Asynchronous Network Board BKMA-550

When the BKMA-550 is installed, the MAV-555A can
transfer audiovisual files through a Gigabit Ethernet.

Video Effect Board BKMA-560/
Effect Expansion Board BKMA-561

When these boards are installed in the MAV-555A, it
allows you to edit materials that employ effect transitions.

For more details about mate rial s that emp loy effect transitions, see
the BKMA-505 Control Panel Operation Manual.
For information about the patterns that ca n be used and other
details, refer to the Video Effect Board BKMA-560 Operation
Manual or Video Effect Board BKMA-561 Operation Manual.

Analog Audio Expansion Unit BKMA-570

This expansion unit connects to the AUDIO I/O ports of
the MAV-555A with the supplied interface cable, and
allows the MAV-555A to use analog audio inputs and
outputs.

• T he BKMA-513 AD/DA Converter Board is required
for analog audio input.

Rack Mount Kit RMM-555

When attached, the MAV-555A can be fitted into an EIA
standard 19-inch rack.

Editing Panel MAVE-F555

When using the BVE editor, this editing panel can be used
to perform file assignment operations, nonlinear editing
operations, and operations through free ports that are not
being used for editing.

Dial Panel MAVE-D555

When the MAVE-F555 is co nnec ted t o the MAV - 555 A, i t
can be used in conjunction with the MAVE-D555 and
BKNE-1011 to perform BVE editing operations, such as
JOG dial operations, [PLAY], [SHTL], [REW], and [FF]
operations, with all the ease of con vention al BVE editing.
Furthermore, nonlinear editing operations that were not
possible with BVE editing can also be performed.

1-4 (E) 1-4 Optional Accessories

Editing Feeder Panel BKNE-1011

This panel can be used to adjust audio levels and make
effect settings when performing nonlinear editing with the
MAV-555A and the MAVE-F555, MAVE-D555, or
BKNE-1011.

MAV Contents Manager for Editor BZMA­E555

The BZMA-E555, a Windows 2000 compatible network
program, is supported by the MAV-555A. Use the BZMA­E555 to display network MAV-555A file information a nd
perform file management, as well as perform file transfers
between MAV-555 or MAV-555A.

Chapter 1 Overview

1-4 Optional Accessories 1-5 (E)

Names and Functions of Parts

2-1 Front Panel

METER
PANEL

SETUP BANK

525

625

123

SYSTEM HDD

Meter panel

PHONES

0

HELP

TOTAL /
REMAIN

TC/UB

10

MENU

The front panel of the MAV-555A is in two sections:

• Meter panel (upper)

• Blank panel (lower)

CONTROL

PANEL

FULL /

FINE

TIMER SEL

SET

Chapter 2

COMPOSITE SDI

AUDIO INPUT / MONITOR SELECT

CH1

CH2 CH3 CH4

SDI

CH2
PRESET

VIDEO
INPUT

CH3
PRESET

CH4
PRESET

REMOTE

PROCESS
CONTROL

REMOTE

MENU

LOCAL

VIDEO

CHROMA

SET UP/BLACK

CHROMA/PHASE

VIDEO/MENU

PRESET

R1

PORT SELECT

R2/
P3

INPUT

MONITOR

CH1
PRESET

P1

R3/
P2

AES/EBU

L

ANALOG

R

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Blank panel

CONTROL PANEL

REAR FRONT

SETUP

SELECT

1 2 3

PANEL SELECT CHARACTER

NONE OFF ON80TH

Front panel

The blank panel in the lower part of the front panel accommodates the optional
BKMA-505 Control Pane l.

For details of this control panel, see Section 1-4, “Optional Accessories” (page 1-4).

2-1 Front Panel 2-1 (E)

2-1-1 Meter Panel

a PHONES jack
b PHONES control
c Display selection section
d HELP button
e ERROR/WARNING indicators

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METER

CONTROL

PANEL

PANEL

SETUP BANK

525

625

123

SYSTEM HDD

HELP

TOTAL /

FULL /

REMAIN

PHONES

0

FINE

TIMER SEL

TC/UB

10

MENU

SET

f LED indicators
g Display panel

h SET button
i MENU button

R1

PORT SELECT

R2/

P3

INPUT

MONITOR

CH1
PRESET

P1

R3/

P2

AUDIO INPUT / MONITOR SELECT

CH1

SDI

AES/EBU

L

ANALOG

R

CH2
PRESET

COMPOSITE SDI

VIDEO
INPUT

CH2 CH3 CH4

CH3
PRESET

CH4
PRESET

REMOTE

PROCESS
CONTROL

REMOTE

MENU

LOCAL

VIDEO

CHROMA

SET UP/BLACK

CHROMA/PHASE

VIDEO/MENU

PRESET

j VIDEO INPUT SELECT button

k PORT SELECT button

l AUDIO INPUT SELECT/MONITOR SELECT section

m AUDIO REC/PB LEVEL ADJUST KNOB

n PB/REC indicator s

o VIDEO/MENU control

p VIDEO PROCESS setting section

q REMOTE button

Meter panel

2-2 (E) 2-1 Front Panel

a PHONES jack

By connecting stereo headphones with an impe dance
of 8 ohms to this jack, you can monitor the sound
during recording, playback, and editing. This
monitors the sound on the channels selected for
monitor output on the currently selected port (using
the POR T SELECT b utton s (k) and A UDIO INPUT
SELECT/MONITOR SELECT buttons (l)). Adjust
the monitor volume with the PHONES control (b).

b PHONES control

This adjusts the volume of the outp ut from the
PHONES jack.

c Display selection section

TO TAL/REMAIN (remaining) button

Displays the total time of the files of material held on
the HDD (Sys Total), the remaining available HDD
capacity (Sys Remain), and the time remaining of the
material currently being played/recorded for each
port on the display panel (g). The button lights up
when these are displayed.

FULL/FINE button

Selects the range of the audio level meter on the
display panel (g) for the port currently selected by
the PORT SELECT button (k).
FULL: The le vel meter r ange is -60 dB to 0 dB or -40

dB to +20 dB. A setup menu item determines
which of these ranges is used (peak value 0 d B or
+20 dB).

FINE: The level meter display range is magnified, to

display 0.25 dB steps. If the audio level goes
above the maximum display range, the top
segment flashes; if the audio level goes below the
minimum display range, the bottom segment
flashes.

TIMER SEL (time data display select) button

This selects the type of time data displayed on the
display panel (g) for the currently selected port.
When normal time data (one of LTC, VITC, TM1,
and TM2) is displayed, pressing the TIMER SEL
button cycles the display through the sequence LTC
t VITC t TM1 t TM2 t LTC ...
When user bit values are displayed, pressing the
TIMER SEL button togg les betw een LTC and VITC
user bit informat ion.

TC/UB (timecode/user bit s) button

When this button is pressed, turning it on, the user bit
information in the timecode signal on the currently
selected port appears on the display panel.
When the TIMER SEL selection being displayed is
LTC or VITC, then the user bit information from the
corresponding timecode signal is displayed.

Pressing the TC/UB button again when the user bit
information is displayed turns the button off, and
returns the display to normal timecode (i.e. not the
user bits).

d HELP button

If a fault occurs in the system (either Error or W arning
level), press this button to display deta ils of the
problem on the display panel. If more than one error
or warning condition exists simultaneously, press the
HELP button repeatedly to step through the
corresponding displays.
After displaying the error/warning information, the
operation mode of the unit and the cum ulative
operating times appear on the display panel in
sequence. Pressing the HELP button when no fault
has occurred displays only this information.

e ERROR/WARNING indicators

SYSTEM indicator

If a fault occurs in the system (either Error or W arning
level), this indicator flashes red. During normal
operation it lights green. Wh en it is flashing red, you
can press the HELP button (d) to display details of
the problem on the display panel.

HDD indicator

This indicator flashes green during access to the
HDD. If a fault (either Error or Warning le vel) occurs
in a HDD, this indicator flashes red. When it is
flashing red, you can press the HELP button (d) to
display details of the problem on the display panel.

When the ERROR/WARNING indicator blinks red, r efer to
the “Error Messages” appendix.

f LED indica tors

Operating panel indicators

These indicate which control panel can be operated:
the METER PANEL indicator refers to the unit’s
meter panel, and the CONTROL PANEL indicator
refers to the optional control panel (BKMA-505).
Each indicator lights independently when the
corresponding panel is enabled, and goes off when
the panel is disabled. Further , operable pane l settings
can be enabled through the unit’ s system setup panel.

525/625 indicators

One of these lights, to show the number of scan lines
in the television standar d selected by basic menu item
010 (NTSC: 525 scan lines, 59.94 Hz field frequency;
PAL: 625 scan lines, 50 Hz field frequency).

MENU BANK indicators

The indicator lights that corresponds to the currently
valid SETUP MENU BANK. The SETUP MENU
BANK is selected from the unit’ s system set up panel.

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2-1 Front Panel 2-3 (E)

All the LED indicators light when reading from or
saving to the memory card.

For details, refer to Section 2-2, “System Setup Panel” (page
2-6).

• Remote/local setting
This shows whether the port is set to LOCAL or
REMOTE.

•Port status
When the port is operating normally , the READ Y

g Display indicators panel

indicator appears.

The display panel provides four sets of identical
information, for each of the ports which can be used.
The following f i gure shows one of these displays.

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Status indication Time data indication

Audio level meters

These show the audio levels for each of the channels
for the currently displayed port (either recording
levels or playback levels as appropriate). When
playing back material recorded with emphasis on, the
“E” indicator appears for the corresp onding ch annel.
Either the FULL mode display (with two possible
range selections) or the FINE mode display is
available. To change the FULL/FINE selection, use
the FULL/FINE button in the display selection
section (c). Setup menu items determine the scale
and headroom settings.

h SET button

Press this button after changing a setup menu item.

REC INHI

L TC VITC UB

TM1 TM2

REMOTE LOCAL

READY

E EOVER OVER OVER OVER

0

dB

-10

-20

-30

-40

-60

CH15

E E

20
2

10
1

0

-1

-10

-20

-2

-40
dB

20
2

10
1

0

-1

-10

-20

-2

-40
dB

E E

0

dB

-10

-20

-30

-40

-60

CH37

20
2

10
1

0

-1

-10

-20

-2

-40
dB

0

dB

-10

-20

-30

-40

-60

CH26

Indicators Audio lev el meters

E E

0

dB

-10

-20

-30

-40

-60

CH48

20
2

10
1

0

-1

-10

-20

-2

-40
dB

Time data indication

This shows time data value for the corresponding
port. When you press the MENU button it also shows
setup menu items, and information about Error/
Warning states.

Status indication

This shows the operating status of the port, as follows.

Play................................................................. B

Stopped........................................................... x

Recording ...................................................... z

Variable speed playback (FWD)

at less than 1× speed....................................... B

Variable speed playback (REV)

at less than 1× speed....................................... b

Fast forward or variable speed playback

exceeding 1× speed ........................................ BB

Rewind or variable speed reverse playback

exceeding 1× speed ........................................ bb

Indicators

These show the type of timecode displayed, the
remote/local setting, whether recording is inhibited,
and so forth.

• REC INHIBIT
This appears when recording is inhibited on a
recording port. The recording inhibit setting is
carried out by a setup menu item.

• Time data type
This appears as LTC, VITC, TM1, or TM2,
according to the type of time data currently bei ng
displayed. When user bits from LTC or VITC are
displayed, the UB indicator also appears.

i MENU button

Pressing this button li ghts the indi cator, and displays
a setup menu item. Press on ce again to cle ar the menu
display without changi ng the setting.

j VIDEO INPUT SELECT buttons

Press one of these buttons, turning it on, to select the
video input signal to the currently selected port.
SDI: Selects the seri al digital vid eo signal inp ut to the

SDI INPUT connector.

COMPOSITE: Selects the analog composite video

signal input to the VIDEO INPUT
(COMPOSITE) connector.

k PORT SELECT buttons

These select the port used for time data display,
audio/video input sour ce selection, and other settings.
The port selected by these buttons also determines the
port output from MONITOR OUTPUT.

l AUDIO INPUT SELECT/MONITOR SELECT

section
AUDIO INPUT SELECT/MONITOR SELECT

buttons

Select the input audio signals or monitor output
signals for the selected port. When the INPUT
SELECT button is lit select the input audio signals,
and when the MONITOR SELECT button is lit select
the monitor output signals.

INPUT SELECT button

Select the type and channel of the audio signal input
to the currently selected po rt. Press this button,
turning it on, then press the required AUDIO INPUT/

2-4 (E) 2-1 Front Panel

MONITOR SELECT button to assign the type and
channel.
SDI (CH1 to CH4): Select audio signals input to the

SDI INPUT connectors.

AES/EBU (CH1 to CH4): Select audio signals input

to the AUDIO INPUT connectors.

ANALOG (CH1 to CH4): Select the audio signals

that were input at the BKMA-570’s ANALOG

AUDIO INPUT connectors.
If no signal is present on the selected channel the
corresponding button will flash.

p VIDEO PROCESS setting section

The four buttons on the right (VIDEO GAIN,
CHROMA LEVEL, SETUP LEVEL/BLACK
LEVEL, and CHROMA PHASE) are used to select
the corresponding VIDE O PROCESS setting modes.
Press one of the buttons, li ghting the in dicator , which
shows that the corresponding VIDEO PROCESS
setting mode is selected. The actual adjustment in
each VIDEO PROCESS setting mode is made with
the VIDEO PROCESS control (o). This ad ju st ment
applies only to the currently selected playback port.

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MONITOR SELECT buttons

Select the audio signals monitored on th e MONITOR
OUTPUT L and R connectors. Press these buttons,
turning them on, then press selected of the AUDIO
INPUT/MONITOR SELECT buttons to assign
channels to the MONITOR OUTPUT L and R
outputs. If you assign more than one of the channels
(channels 1 to 4) to the same monitor out put channels,
the channels are mixed to form the monitor output.

m AUDIO REC (recording)/PB (playback) LEVEL

controls

These adjust the recording or playback le vels for each
of the four channels on the currently selected port. If
the currently selected port is a recording port, these
control the recording le vel, and if a playback port, the
playback level. To make an adjustment, first push in
the knob, so that the PRESET indicator goes off.
While the PRESET indicator is lit, the level is fixed at
the preset value, and cannot be adjusted.

n PB/REC indicators

These light red when the currently selected port is a
recording port, and green when th e currently selected
port is a playback port.

o VIDEO/MENU control

While the indicator of the MENU button (i) is lit,
this is used to select an item in the se tup menu. For
menu operation, please refer to Sect ion 3-4, “Setup”.
While the indicator o f the MENU button is off, this
carries out the VIDEO PROCESS adjustment
according to the VIDEO PROCESS setting mode
currently selected in the VIDEO PROCESS setting
section (p). The adjustment is only possible if both
of the following conditions are met:

• The VIDEO PROCESS control mode is set to

LOCAL

• The PRESET indicator to the top left o f the knob is

off
While the PRESET indicator is lit, the preset v alue for
the currently selected VIDEO PROCESS setting
mode is used, and adjustment is not possible. By
pushing in the knob, the PRESET ind ica to r g oes off,
and adjustment is then possible.

VIDEO GAIN button

Press this button, lighting the indicator, to allow the
VIDEO PROCESS control (o) to control the video
output level. The current setting of the video output
level appears around the control knob.

CHROMA LEVEL button

Press this button, lighting the indicator, to allow the
VIDEO PROCESS control (o) to control the
chrominance output level. The current setting of the
chrominance output le vel appears around the control
knob.

SETUP LEVEL /BLACK LEVEL button

Press this button, lighting the indicator, to allow the
VIDEO PROCESS control (o) to control the setup
level (black level). The current setting of the setup
level (black level) appears around the control knob.

CHROMA PHASE button

Press this button, lighting the indicator, to allow the
VIDEO PROCESS control (o) to control the hue
(burst and chrominance relative phase). The current
setting of the hue appears around the control knob.
The button on the left (the PROCESS CONTROL
button) and the three indicators (the PROCESS
CONTROL MODE indicators) are used to set and
indicate the VIDEO PROCESS control mode.

PROCESS CONTROL button

This sets the VIDEO PROCESS control mode for the
selected port. Each time you press the button, the
control mode cycles through REMOTE, MENU,
LOCAL, REMOTE, and so on. The current mode is
shown by the PROCESS CONTROL MODE
indicators.

PROCESS CONTROL MODE indicators

These show the current VIDEO PROCESS control
mode for the selected port.
REMOTE: The internal digital video processor is

controlled with the HD Digital Video Controller
HKDV-503/900 (sold separately).

MENU: Indicates that the int ernal video processor is

under control of the Setup menu.

2-1 Front Panel 2-5 (E)

LOCAL: The internal video processor is controlled

by the VIDEO PROCESS control (o) on this
unit.

LOCAL: This unit is controlle d o nly from the

optional BKMA-505 Control Panel.

q REMOTE button

This switches the currently selected port between the
REMOTE and LOCAL modes. The button lights in
REMOTE mode, and goes off in LOCAL mode.
REMOTE: This unit is controlled by the device

2-1-2 Blank Panel

The blank panel in the lower part of the front panel
accommodates the optional BKMA-505 Control Panel.

For details of this control panel, see Section 1-4 , “Optional
Accessories” (page 1-4).

connected to the REMOTE IN connector.

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2-2 System Setup Panel

To operate the system setup panel, raise the blank panel until it is horizontal.

a POWER switch
b CONTROL PANE L connector
c CONTROL PANE L switch

CONTROL PANEL

REAR FRONT

d MEMORY CARD slot

e SET UP SELECT switch

f P ANEL SELECT switch

g CHARACTER switch

System setup panel

System setup panel

Accessing the system setup panel

SETUP

PANEL SELECT CHARACTER

SELECT

1 2 3

MEMORY CARD

ACCESS

NONE

METER

PANEL

CONTROL
PANEL

OFF ONBOTH

2-6 (E) 2-2 System Setup Panel

a POWER switch

Set this to the ON posit ion to power on this unit.

b CONTROL PANEL connector

Connect an optional BKMA-505 Control Panel.

c CONTROL PANEL switch

This selects whether an optional control panel is
connected to the connecto r on the front panel or to t he
connector on the rear panel. If there are control panel s
connected to both conn ectors, t his swi tch determin es
which is enabled.
FRONT: Enables the control panel connected to the

connector on the front panel.

REAR: Disables the control panel connected to the

connector on the front panel.

d MEMORY CARD slot

Insert the memory card (sold separa tely) in this slot.
Settings made on the Setup menu can be saved and
read on a memory card as required.
To remove the card, press the eject button next to the
slot.

Note

g CHARACTER switch

This switch selects whether or not timecodes and
other character information is superimposed on the
video signal output from the MONITOR OUTPUT
connector.

ON: Superimposed information is output.
OFF: Superimposed information is not output.

The factory defau lt setting is ON.
* When the basic menu item ANALOG MONITOR

SUPERIMPOSE (menu 008) is set to “inhibit”,
superimposition cannot be enabled from the
ANALOG COMPOSITE (SUPER) connector.

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Do not eject the memory card while the ACCESS
lamp is lit as this may damage the information on the
memory card.

e SET UP SELECT switch

This selects the number of the menu bank for this
unit’s settings. The menu bank selected by changing
the switch setting becomes effective after the unit is
restarted. Howev er, chan ges are not effecti ve if made
while the power is off do not become effective the
next time the power is turned on. In order to make the
changes effective, either cycle the power off and on
again, or reboot by means of the FAST REBOOT
item (item number 027) in the basic menu. The
currently val id menu bank is indic ated by the MENU
BANK indicators. You can change the settings of the
current menu bank by pressing the MENU button to
display the setup menu. To change the settings of an y
other bank, select the bank with the SET UP SELECT
switch while the setup menu is displayed.

For details of setup menus, see Section 3-4-1, “Basic Menu
Settings” (page 3-13).

f PANEL SELECT switch

This switch enables or disables each of the meter
panels fitted as standard to this unit and the operation
control panel. The switch settings are as follows.

NONE: Both of the control panels are disabled.
METER PANEL: The meter panel only is enabled.
CONTROL PANEL: The control panel only is

enabled.

BOTH: Both of the control panels are enabled.

2-2 System Setup Panel 2-7 (E)

2-3 Connector Panel

a VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE) connectors

b VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE) connectors

c AUDIO IN (AES/EBU) connectors

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d AUDIO OUT (AES/EBU) connectors

i REMOTE connectors

j AUDIO I/F connector

k MONITOR OUT connectors

l DSK IN connectors

m SDTI CP connectors

n SDI IN connectors

o SDI OUT connectors

VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE)

IN –––––––– R1 –––––––– OUT

IN –––––––– R2 –––––––– OUT

VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE)

A ––––––– P1 ––––––– B

A ––––––– P2 ––––––– B

AUDIO IN (AES/EBU)

CH1/2 ––––––– R1 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– R2 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– R3 ––––––– CH3/4

REFERENCE

IN

AUDIO OUT (AES/EBU)

CH1/2 ––––––– P1 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– P2 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– P3 ––––––– CH3/4

TIME CODE IN

R2R1 SYSTEM

IN1(R1)

IN3(R2/P3)

VIDEO CONTROL

IN2(P1)

IN4(R3/P2)

REMOTE PARALLEL I/O(50P)

IN/OUT1(VTR)

IN/OUT2(VTR)

SPARE

MONITOR OUTREMOTE

L

R

ANALOG

COMPOSITE

(SUPER)

DSK IN

VIDEO

KEY

SDI

(SUPER)

SDI IN

A ––––– R1 ––––– B

A ––––– R2 ––––– B

A ––––– R3 ––––– B

SDTI CP

MONITOR OUTIN OUT

12

SDI OUT

A ––––– P1 ––––– B

A ––––– P2 ––––– B

A ––––– P3 ––––– B

A ––––––– P3 ––––––– B

OUT

e REFERENCE connectors

f TIME CODE IN connectors

g TIME CODE OUT connectors

h ETHERNET connector

TIME CODE OUT

P2P1 P3

ETHER

AUDIO I/F

Connector panel

- AC IN connector

q

p Ground terminal

2-8 (E) 2-3 Connector Panel

a VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE) connectors (BNC

type)

Input composite video signal s (when the BKMA-513
option is installed). The connectors provide a loop­through connection. A maximum of two inputs are
possible.

b VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE) connectors (BNC

type)

Output composite video signals (when the BKMA­513 option is installed). A maximum of two outputs
are possible.

c AUDIO IN (AES/EBU Digital Audio Input)

connectors (B NC type)

These jacks input digital audio signals in the AES/
EBU format. Up to three inputs can be supported.

d AUDIO OUT (AES/EBU) connectors (BNC

type)

These jacks output digital audio signals in the AES/
EBU format. Up to three outputs can be supported.

e REFERENCE connectors (BNC type)

Input a reference video signal. This may be a video
signal with chrominance burst (VBS) or a
monochrome video signal (VS).
The connectors provide a loop-through connection.

f TIME CODE IN (Time Code Input) connectors

(BNC type)

This is the input jack that is used when recording t ime
codes from an external de vice. T his jack con nects to
the time code output jack on the external device.
The setting that indicates which of the inputs, either
SYSTEM or R1 (R2), in each recording port is to be
used for time code recording is make in the “LTC
SELECT” expansion menu item (menu 670, 671).
(Howev er, when t he configuration is 3 input/1 output,
SYSTEM is always used at the R3 port.)

Note

h ETHERNET

1)

(10BaseT) connector

In order to control the MAV-555A from an external
device that is connected via Ethernet, connect this
connector to the external device with an Ethernet
cable.
When using a LAN cable: For safety, do not connect
to the connector for peripheral device wiring that
might have excessive voltage.

1)

Ethernet is a registered trademark of t he XE ROX
Corporation.

i REMOTE (Remote Control Input/ Outp ut)

Connectors
REMOTE IN connecto r (R1, P1, R2/P3, R3/ P2,

SPARE)

When controlling the MAV-555A through an externa l
device, use the 9-pin remote control cabl e to conne ct
this connector to the extern al device.

REMOTE IN/OUT connector (1, 2)

When controlling an external device from the MAV­555A, use the 9-pin remote control cable to connect
the external device to this connec tor.

VIDEO CONTROL connector (D-SUB 25 pins)

When controlling the inter nal digita l video pr ocessor
from a remote location, connect the HD digital video
controller HKDV-503/900 (sold separately) to this
connector.

For details, refer to the installation manual.

REMOTE PARALL EL I/O co nn ec to r (D-SUB
50 pins)

The remote control signals from an external device
are connected to this connector.

For details, refer to the installation manual.

j AUDIO I/F connector

Connect to the optional BKMA-570 Analog Audio
Expansion Unit.

F or information on the B KMA-570 connectors, r efer to Section
2-4, “Analog Audio Expansion Box BKMA-570” (page 2-11).

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

The TIME CODE IN (SYSTEM) jack supports only
a 1× time code signal. The error message “TM
Warning LTC” appears if any other signal is input.

g TIME CODE OUT connectors (BNC type)

These connectors output playback time codes.

k MONITOR OUT connectors (BNC type, XLR-

3-31)

Output video and audio monitor signals for the port
currently selected on the front panel. The XLR
connectors (L/R) output the audi o monitor signal, and
the SDI and ANALOG connectors output a video
signal including superimposed information.

Audio monitor output connectors

There are two audio outputs, L and R. The channels
output are selected wi th the meter panel’ s MONIT OR
SELECT buttons and AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR
SELECT buttons.

2-3 Connector Panel 2-9 (E)

SDI (SUPER) connector

This outputs a serial digital video/audio signal.
The audio output sign als output b y this co nnector ar e

q - AC IN connector

Connect to a power outlet using the power cord (1­776-997-11) (sold separately).

as follows:

CH1: Audio monitor output. Same as the Lch

signal.

CH2: Audio monitor output. Same as the Rch

signal.
CH3: No output
CH4: No output

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

If the CHARACTER switch on the system setup
panel is set to ON, timecode information and menu
settings appear as text superimposed on the video
signal.

ANALOG (COMPOSITE) (SUPER) connector

This outputs an analog composite video signal.
If the CHARACTER switch on the system setup
panel is set to ON, timecode information and menu
settings appear as text superimposed on the video
signal.

l DSK IN connectors

When the optiona l B KM A-5 60 is i ns t a l led, the DSK
VIDEO signal is input to the VIDEO connector and
the DSK KEY single is input to the KEY connector.

m SDTI CP connectors

Connector used when the optional BKMA-540 is
installed.

MONITOR OUT connectors

When transferring A/V fi les, these conn ectors output
video signals on the moni tor.

IN and OUT connectors

The IN connector inputs SDTI-CP INPUT signals,
while the OUT connector outputs SDTI-CP
OUTPUT sig nals.

n SDI IN (Serial Vi deo/ A udi o In put ) conne cto r s

(BNC type)

The left jack input s serial digital vid eo/audio signals.
When the power is on, signals that are input to the
jack on the right is out put t hrou gh an in tern al cir cuit,
making a bridge connection possi ble.
A maximum of three inputs are available.

o SDI OUT (Serial Vid eo /Audio Input)

connectors (BNC type)

These jacks output serial digital video/audio signals.
A maximum of three outputs are available.

p Ground terminal

Connect to ground as required.

2-10 (E) 2-3 Connector Panel

2-4 Analog Audio Expansion Box BKMA-570

When using analog audio input and output with this unit,
connect the optional Analog Audio Expansion Box
BKMA-570 to the AUDIO I/F connectors on the unit’s
connector panel, then connect to peripheral units via the
BKMA-570.
The optional BKMA-513 is ne cessary for analog input and
output.

INPUT

13212

ab cde

OUTPUT

a INPUT 1 (R1 input) connectors (XLR-3-31)

Analog audio inputs to the R1 port.

b INPUT 2 (R2 input) connectors (XLR-3-31)

Analog audio inputs to the R2 port.

-60 dBu
(microphone input)

+4 dBu (line voice
input)

+4 dBu (line voice
input)

Audio Input

Level Impedance

High impedance
(approx. 20 kΩ)

High impedance
(approx. 20 kΩ)

600 Ω HIGH-ON (upper

Switch Setting

LOW-OFF (lower
position)

HIGH-OFF (central
position)

position)

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

c OUTPUT 1 (P1 output) connectors (XLR-3-32)

Analog audio outputs from the P1 port.

d OUTPUT 2 (P2 output) connectors (XLR-3-32)

Analog audio outputs from the P2 port.

e OUTPUT 3 (P3 output) connectors (XLR-3-32)

Analog audio outputs from the P3 port. (Planned for
use with future functions.)

Input connectors (a and b) have LEVEL switches for
each channel as shown below.
Channel LEVEL switches are set for use as follows:

CH1

CH3

HIGH ON

LOW OFF

LEVEL 600Ω

HIGH ON

LOW OFF

LEVEL 600Ω

CH2

CH4

HIGH ON

LOW OFF

LEVEL 600Ω

HIGH ON

LOW OFF

LEVEL 600Ω

2-4 Analog Audio Expans ion Box BKMA- 570 2-11 (E)

Chapter 3 Preparations

3-1 Overview of Operation Modes

This unit provides the following four operation modes.

• Panel mode: Control is by the optional BKMA-505 Control Panel or
a Player port on the editor.

• DTR + Panel mode: Replay and slow-motion playback using one camera
(“Replay & Slow 1”)

• DTR + DTR mode: Replay and slow-motion playback using two cameras
(“Replay & Slow 2”)

• BVE mode: This unit functions together with a VTR recorder.

This section summarizes the functions and descri bes the option configurations for
each operation mode.

The operation mode is selected by the basic menu item “SYSTEM OPERATE
CONFIGURATION” (menu 019). For details of the procedure for basic menu operations, see
Section 3-4, “Setup” (page 3-13).
For details of the me th ods of connecting external devices for ea ch of the operation modes, see
Section 3-2, “Con necting External Devices” (page 3-7).

Panel Mode

In this mode, the input and output ports are controlled independently from the
optional BKMA-505 Control Panel or from the Player port of the editor.
However, an external device cannot be selected as the recorder.

Chapter 3 Preparations

Sync Generator

VTR

VTR

REF. REF.

RS 422

REF.

SDI/Composite

RS 422

Analog Audio

2 Input/2 Output Configuration Example

Note

When editing, set expansion REFERENCE SELECT (menu 349, 350, 351) to
“output ref”.

BKMA-505

HOLD RESET TC/UB TC TYPE

PB EE PB

TRIM

L1

L2

IN OUT

L3

AUDIO

L4

ENTRY

L5

L6

IN

OUT

L7

L8

L9

DMC EDIT

DELETE

L10

MEMORY

L11

PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

REVIEW

B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7

MODE SHIFT

METER

CONTROL

PANEL

PANEL

SETUP BANK

525

625

123

SYSTEM HDD

HELP

TOTAL /

FULL /

REMAIN

FINE

PHONES

TC/UB TC TYPE

10

0

MENU

SET

1

R1

PORT SELECT

EXT

R2/

2

P3

PLAYER

RECORDER
MULTI
CONTROL

REC

PREROLL EDIT

REW PLAY F. FWD STOP

COMPOSITE SDI

R1

P1

PORT SELECT

R2/

P2

P3

AUDIO INPUT / MONITOR SELECT

INPUT

CH1

SDI

AES/EBU

MONITOR

L

ANALOG

R

CH1

CH2

PRESET

PRESET

P1

P2

VIDEO
INPUT

CH2 CH3 CH4

SHUTTLE

JOG VAR

F

O

E

S

R

R

W

E

A

V

R

E

D

R

REMOTE

PROCESS
CONTROL

VIDEO

CHROMA

REMOTE

SET UP/BLACK

MENU

CHROMA/PHASE

LOCAL

CH3

CH4

VIDEO/MENU

PRESET

PRESET

PRESET

monitor

Monitor

SDI/Composite

To VTR or Server

CONTROL PANEL

SETUP

PANEL SELECT CHARACTER

REAR FRONT

SELECT

NONE OFFON80TH

1 2 3

LTC

MAV-555A

BKMA-570

Analog Audio

3-1 Overview of Operation Modes 3-1 (E)

DTR + Panel Mode

This mode allows a single camera to be used for a live relay, with replay and slow­motion playback during recording.

Chapter 3 Preparations

Sync Generator

REF.

SDI/Composite

HOLD RESET TC/UB TC TYPE

PB EE PB

TRIM

L1

L2

IN OUT

L3

AUDIO

L4

ENTRY

L5

L6

IN

OUT

L7

L8

L9

DMC EDIT

DELETE

L10

MEMORY

L11

PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

REVIEW

B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7

MODE SHIFT

1

R1

PORT SELECT

EXT

R2/

2

P3

PLAYER

MULTI

CONTROL

REC

PREROLL EDIT

REW PLAY F. FWD STOP

SHUTTLE

JOG VAR

P1

P2

F

O

E

S

R

RECORDER

R

W

E

A

V

R

E

D

R

DTR-3000BKMA-505

Monitor

RS-422

COMPOSITE SDI

VIDEO

R1

P1

REMOTE

525

PHONES

0

METER
PANEL

625

SYSTEM HDD

10

CONTROL
PANEL

SETUP BANK
123

HELP

TOTAL /

FULL /

REMAIN

FINE

TC/UB TC TYPE

MENU

SET

INPUT

PORT SELECT

PROCESS
CONTROL

P2

SDI

AES/EBU

L

ANALOG

R

AUDIO INPUT / MONITOR SELECT
CH1

CH2 CH3 CH4

CH2
PRESET

VIDEO

CHROMA

REMOTE

SET UP/BLACK

MENU

CHROMA/PHASE

LOCAL

CH3

CH4

VIDEO/MENU

PRESET

PRESET

PRESET

monitor

R2/
P3

INPUT

MONITOR

CH1
PRESET

SDI/Composite

CONTROL PANEL

REAR FRONT

SETUP

PANEL SELECT CHARACTER

SELECT

1 2 3

NONE OFFON80TH

MAV-555A

Configuration example

This example assumes ports R1 and P1 are controlled from a DTR-3000.
Use the basic menu item LIVE DURATION (menu 034) to set the recording time
for port R1.

F or details on basic menu settings and operation sequences, refer to Section 3-4, “Setup” (page
3-13).

When using the BKMA-505 control panel , the following ports can be controlled
through the control panel depending on the settings of the basic menu PORT
CONFIGURATION (menu 042).

2 input/2 output ports R2 and P2 ports
1 input/3 output ports R2 and P3 ports

Notes

• When using a DTR-3000 with this unit, the DTR-3000 version must be
CP:V01.30, VS:V01.20, or later. Further, the unit must be used in the
DISK:INDIVIDUAL mode. For details, please contact the company from
which you purchased the unit.

• To change from another operation mode to this mode, execute the -ALL
ERASE (menu 099) basic menu item and then reboot.

• When the LIVE DURATION time value is changed, or when recording from
the beginning of t he recording area, ex isting material must be erase d. Delete the
“LIVE1” material in the Panel mode and reboot to this mode, or reboot after
erasing all material using the -ALL ERASE (menu 099) basic menu item.

• Material recorded in this mode will be erased when this mode is again selected
from the Panel mode.

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