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

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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

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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.

3-2 (E) 3-1 Overview of Operation Modes

DTR + DTR Mode

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REF.

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

DTR-3000

Monitor

RS-422

COMPOSITE SDI

VIDEO

R1

P1

REMOTE

REF.

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

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

Chapter 3 Preparations

REF.

SDI/Composite SDI/Composite

CONTROL PANEL

REAR FRONT

SETUP
SELECT

1 2 3

PANEL SELECT CHARACTER

NONE OFFON80TH

MAV-555A

RS-422

DTR-3000

Configuration example

In this mode, the two groups of ports R1/P1 and R2/P2 are controlled from two
DTR-3000 units.
Use the basic menu ite m LIVE DURATION (menu 034) to set the recording ti me
for ports R1 and R2.

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

Notes

• When a DTR-3000 is used with this unit, it must be version CP:V01.30,
VS:V01.20 or later, and this unit must be used in the DISK:INDIVIDUAL
mode. For details, please contact the supplier of the unit or your Sony
representative.

• 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 the recording area, existing material must be erased. Delete the
“LIVE1” (and “LIVE2”) 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.

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

BVE Mode

Editing operations can be performed simultaneously while recording or playing
back footage.
This mode makes nonlinear editing possible when the MAV-555A and MAV­555A special panel or VTR are connected (1), or linear editing when the MAV­555A and a linear editin g de vice (such as t he BVE-600) or a VTR are co nnected.
Examples of system configurations (1) and (2) are shown below.

(1) 2 input/2 output configuration when the MAV-555A special panel is connected

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REF

Circuit input

1

1

2 3 4 M

10

9

2

8

7

3

6

5

4

4

3

2

1

0

VTR

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

SDI/Composite

MAV-555A

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

COMPOSITE SDI

VIDEO

R1

P1

REMOTE

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

R2/
P3

INPUT

MONITOR

CH1
PRESET

RS-422

CONTROL PANEL

SETUP

PANEL SELECT CHARACTER

REAR FRONT

SELECT

NONE OFFON80TH

1 2 3

monitor

RS-422

MOUSE/

REVSOFTBORD

PQRS TUV WXYZ !

GHI JKL MNO _ / " @

SCR-C0CTL/TC

, . : ; & # * ?

EJECT

STEP

STILL

REW

STOP

JOG DMCSHIFT ALL STOP

SHTL

EDIT

LASTXCLEAR

ABC

00

­STEP

FF

TRACK BALL

MARK
SPEED

MENU

+

987

< = >

T-SET

-

654

T-TRACK

F/TC

321

DEF ( ) [ ]

RETURN

ENTER

+

TO MAV D555 I/F 1

RECORDER SEL BACK GROUND

MAV VTR

MEMORY

FILE

DEL

NEW

1 2 3 4

FILE

FILE

EFFECT

CUT DISS WIPE TITLE AUDIO

PORT/FILE ASSIGN

R

P1 P2 BG

STORE +

-

REDO

KNOB
LEVER
INPUT
MIX

10

12
34
LR

9

8

0

-1

7

-4

-6

6

-10

-14

5

-20

-28

4

-40

3

-52

-60

-

2

1

0

UNDO

V A1 A2 A3 A4

TRIM

MARK OUTMARK IN

EXECUTE/

SHIFT

REC

MARK
SPLIT

REPLAY
PREVIEW

F555 I/F

LOC

MAN

SOFINEOF

START

TOTAL

PATT

PRMTR

OUT

SPEED

DUR

SCR

GO TO

STBOF

PLAY

(1) 2 input/2 output configuration when the MAV-555A special panel is connected

3-4 (E) 3-1 Overview of Operation Modes

MAVE-D555MAVE-F555BKNE-1011

(2) 2 input/2 output configuration when a linear editing device is connected

Sync Generator

SDI/Composite

REF.

MAVE-F555 Monitor

RECORDER SEL BACK GROUND

MAV VTR

MEMORY

FILE

DEL

NEW

1 2 3 4

FILE

FILE

EFFECT

CUT DISS WIPE TITLE AUDIO

PORT/FILE ASSIGN

R

P1 P2 BG

STORE +

-

REDO
UNDO

V A1 A2 A3 A4

TRIM

MARK

MARK OUTMARK IN

SPLIT

REPLAY

EXECUTE/

SHIFT

PREVIEW

REC

monitor

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

R2/

P2

P3

AUDIO INPUT / MONITOR SELECT

INPUT

CH1

CH2 CH3 CH4

SDI

AES/EBU

MONITOR

L

ANALOG

R

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

PRESET

PRESET

PRESET

PRESET

Composite

PROCESS
CONTROL

VIDEO

CHROMA

REMOTE

SET UP/BLACK

MENU

CHROMA/PHASE

LOCAL

VIDEO/MENU

RS-422

PRESET

Composite

RS-422

CONTROL PANEL

REAR FRONT

SETUP

PANEL SELECT CHARACTER

SELECT

1 2 3

NONE OFFON80TH

Composite

MAV-555A

BKMA-570

Analog audio

Analog audio

Analog audio

VTR

RS-422

Monitor

monitor

Chapter 3 Preparations

BVE-600

Composite

monitor

Analog audio

MXP-29

(2) 2 input/2 output configuration when a linear editing device is connected

• In the BVE mode, the Record port (R1) and the Play port (P1) are combined,
so the unit can serv e as the VT R of a re-reco rder (a combinat ion recordi ng and
playback port is called an RP port). This means that recording at the R2 port
while editing is possible.

• To begin editing, execute the Linear Edit New Material command from the
optional BKMA-505 C ontrol Pane l to create a BLA CK/MUTING fi le. This f ile
is assigned to the RP port. T he length of the initial file must be spe cified by
LINEAR EDIT NEW FILE (menu 321) beforehand.

• When performing four-channel e di ting with a two-channel audi o ed it or, select
ANALOG AUDIO EDIT PRESET REPLACE (menu 307) on the expansion
menu.

• For two-channel audio editing, use the BKMA-570 Analog Audio Expansion
Unit. If not enough analog audio connectors are available for wiring of the
system, channel 1 a nd 2 audio can be output from the chan nel 3 and 4 t erminals
by setting 821 AUDIO OUTPUT CHANNEL on setup menu 821.

• In BVE mode, only 2 input/2 output and 1 input/3 output configur ations can be
used.

Monitor

3-1 Overview of Operation Modes 3-5 (E)

Chapter 3 Preparations

• Specify the following as the editor VTR constants:
NTSC BLOCK-1

A0 70 00 3C 05 05 00 80
BLOCK-2
0C 04 FE 00 80 3C FF

PAL BLOCK-1

A1 70 00 3C 05 05 00 80
BLOCK-2
0C 04 FE 00 80 3C FF

Please refer to Section 3-4, “Setup” (page 3-13) for details about setup contents and basic
menu operations.

Notes

• Apply the same reference video signal to the VTR, editor, and the MAV unit,
set MAV-555A expansion menu OUTPUT REF LOCK (menu 120) to REF
SYNC lock and REFERENCE SELECT (menus 349, 350, 351) to output ref.

Please refer to Section 3-3, “External Synchronization of Output Video Signals” (page 3-12)
and Section 3-4 , “Setup” (page 3-13) .

• Collection is performed from the controller connected to the R2 port, the
optional control panel (BKMA-505), the editing panel (MAVE-F555), etc.

• File assignments made to the RP port or the P2/P3 port are made from the
optional control panel (BKMA-505), the editing panel (MAVE-F555), etc.

• When configured with an editor that uses analog composite signals, the
optional BKMA-513 AD/DA Converter Board is necessary. When configured
with an analog audio mixer (such as MXP-29), the optional BKMA-570
Analog Audio Expansion Unit is also required.

• In BVE mode, the maximum variable mode playback speed is ±1× normal
speed; you cannot playback at double speed.

3-6 (E) 3-1 Overview of Operation Modes

3-2 Connecting External Devices

This section illustrates th e connections of this unit to other devices, in the
operation modes described in Section 3-1, “Overview of Operation Modes”.

3-2-1 Connections with the Panel Mode

Connecting to digital devices

The following e xample illustrat es connection to a digital VTR, such as one from
the Sony DVW series.

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*1

*2

REF IN AUDIO OUT

(when using AES/EBU)

Digital VTR

DVW-500/510/522 series
DNW-A100/A75/A65 series
DVR-2100 series or similar

VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE)

IN –––––––– R1 –––––––– OUT

IN –––––––– R2 –––––––– OUT

VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE)

A ––––––– P1 ––––––– B

A ––––––– P2 ––––––– B

A ––––––– P3 ––––––– B

AUDIO IN (AES/EBU)

CH1/2 ––––––– R1 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– R2 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– R3 ––––––– CH3/4

REFERENCEINTIME CODE IN

OUT

AUDIO OUT (AES/EBU)

CH1/2 ––––––– P1 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– P2 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– P3 ––––––– CH3/4

TIME CODE OUT

SDI OUT

R2R1 SYSTEM

P2P1 P3

ETHER

IN1(R1)

IN3(R2/P3)

VIDEO CONTROL

REMOTE PARALLEL I/O(50P)

*1

*2

Video monitor

BVM-series or
similar

IN2(P1)

IN4(R3/P2)

AUDIO I/F

IN/OUT1(VTR)

L

IN/OUT2(VTR)

R

SPARE

COMPOSITE

*1 *2

ANALOG
(SUPER)

DSK IN

VIDEO

KEY

MONITOR OUTREMOTE

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

SDI IN

Digital VTR

DVW-500/510/522 series
DNW-A100/A75/A65 series
DVR-2100 series or similar

Chapter 3 Preparations

AUDIO IN
(when using
AES/EBU)

*1 EXT1 connection. However, either can be used as one unit for editing.
*2 EXT2 connection. However, either can be used as one unit for editing.

3-2 Connecting External Devices 3-7 (E)

Connecting to analog devices

The following options are required in order to connect an analog VTR to the
MAV -555A: AD/D A Con verter Boar d BKMA-513 and Analog Audi o Expansion
Unit BKMA-570.

Note

When using a 3 input/ 1 output conf igurati on, the R3 port do es not support ana log
input.

Chapter 3 Preparations

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REF IN

VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE)

*1
*2

IN –––––––– R1 –––––––– OUT

IN –––––––– R2 –––––––– OUT

VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE)

A ––––––– P1 ––––––– B

A ––––––– P2 ––––––– B

A ––––––– P3 ––––––– B

AUDIO IN (AES/EBU)

CH1/2 ––––––– R1 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– R2 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– R3 ––––––– CH3/4

REFERENCEINTIME CODE IN

OUT

COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT

Analog VTR

Betacam SP VT R series or
similar

AUDIO OUT (AES/EBU)

CH1/2 ––––––– P1 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– P2 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– P3 ––––––– CH3/4

R2R1 SYSTEM

TIME CODE OUT

P2P1 P3

ETHER

IN1(R1)

IN3(R2/P3)

VIDEO CONTROL

IN2(P1)

IN4(R3/P2)

REMOTE PARALLEL I/O(50P)

AUDIO I/F

IN/OUT1(VTR)

L

IN/OUT2(VTR)

R

SPARE

ANALOG

COMPOSITE

(SUPER)

*1 *2

Video monitor

BVM-series o r
similar

DSK IN

VIDEO

KEY

MONITOR OUTREMOTE

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

COMPOSIT E VI D EO IN

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

Analog VTR

Betacam SP VT R series or
similar

*1 E XT1 connection. However, either can be used as one unit for editing.
*2 E XT2 connection. However, either can be used as one unit for editing.

*1 *2

IN OUT

ANALOG AUDIO IN

BKMA-570

3-8 (E) 3-2 Connecting External Devices

3-2-2 Connections with the DTR + Panel Mode

Sync Generator

VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE)

IN –––––––– R1 –––––––– OUT

IN –––––––– R2 –––––––– OUT

VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE)

A ––––––– P1 ––––––– B

A ––––––– P2 ––––––– B

A ––––––– P3 ––––––– B

AUDIO IN (AES/EBU)

CH1/2 ––––––– R1 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– R2 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– R3 ––––––– CH3/4

REFERENCEINTIME CODE IN

OUT

AUDIO OUT (AES/EBU)

CH1/2 ––––––– P1 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– P2 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– P3 ––––––– CH3/4

TIME CODE OUT

R2R1 SYSTEM

P2P1 P3

ETHER

IN1(R1)

IN3(R2/P3)

VIDEO CONTROL

IN2(P1)

IN4(R3/P2)

REMOTE PARALLEL I/O(50P)

AUDIO I/F

IN/OUT1(VTR)

IN/OUT2(VTR)

SPARE

MONITOR OUTREMOTE

L

R

ANALOG

COMPOSITE

(SUPER)

DTR-3000

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

Chapter 3 Preparations

REF IN S D I O UT

Video camera

BVP-900
BVP-950

or similar

Video monitor

BVM-series

or similar

Digital VTR
Video server
Video monitor

or similar

3-2 Connecting External Devices 3-9 (E)

3-2-3 Connections with the DTR + DTR Mode

Sync Generator

DTR-3000

Chapter 3 Preparations

REF IN

VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE)

IN –––––––– R1 –––––––– OUT

IN –––––––– R2 –––––––– OUT

VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE)

A ––––––– P1 ––––––– B

A ––––––– P2 ––––––– B

A ––––––– P3 ––––––– B

Video camera

BVP-900
BVP-950

or similar

AUDIO IN (AES/EBU)

CH1/2 ––––––– R1 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– R2 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– R3 ––––––– CH3/4

REFERENCEINTIME CODE IN

OUT

AUDIO OUT (AES/EBU)

CH1/2 ––––––– P1 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– P2 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– P3 ––––––– CH3/4

TIME CODE OUT

R2R1 SYSTEM

P2P1 P3

ETHER

IN1(R1)

IN3(R2/P3)

VIDEO CONTROL

IN2(P1)

IN4(R3/P2)

REMOTE PARALLEL I/O(50P)

AUDIO I/F

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

DTR-3000

Digital VTR
Video server
Video monitor

or similar

REF IN

Video camera

BVP-900
BVP-950

or similar

3-10 (E) 3-2 Connecting Exter nal Devices

Video monitor

BVM-series

or similar

3-2-4 BVE Mode Connections

Sync Generator

Analog VTR

REF IN

(Betacam SP or similar)

VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE)

IN –––––––– R1 –––––––– OUT

IN –––––––– R2 –––––––– OUT

VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE)

A ––––––– P1 ––––––– B

A ––––––– P2 ––––––– B

A ––––––– P3 ––––––– B

REF IN

AUDIO IN (AES/EBU)

CH1/2 ––––––– R1 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– R2 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– R3 ––––––– CH3/4

REFERENCEINTIME CODE IN

OUT

AUDIO OUT (AES/EBU)

CH1/2 ––––––– P1 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– P2 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– P3 ––––––– CH3/4

TIME CODE OUT

Analog VTR
Betacam SP VTR
Series or similar

R2R1 SYSTEM

P2P1 P3

ETHER

MONITOR

IN1(R1)

IN3(R2/P3)

IN2(P1)

IN4(R3/P2)

VIDEO CONTROL

REMOTE PARALLEL I/O(50P)

AUDIO I/F

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

DSK IN

VIDEO

KEY

MONITOR OUTREMOTE

IN/OUT1(VTR)

L

IN/OUT2(VTR)

R

SPARE

ANALOG

COMPOSITE

(SUPER)

(SUPER)

SDI

MAVE-F555

Video Monitor
BVM Series or similar

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

Chapter 3 Preparations

Video Monitor
BVM Series or similar

BKMA-570

REF IN

RECORDER MONITOR IN

VIDEO OUT

COMPOSITE VI D EO IN PLAYER 1

R REMOTE

P1 REMOT E

BVE-600

Video Monitor

REMOTE IN

P2 REMOT E

BVM Series or similar

ANALOG COMPOSITE OUT

COMPOSITE VIDEO IN PL AYER 2

MONITOR OUT

MIXER

SPEAKER

MONITOR

OUT

P2 MIC/LINE IN

ANALOG OUT 1

R MONITOR IN

MXP-29

ANALOG OUT 2

P1 MIC/LINE IN

ANALOG IN 1

LINE OUT

REMOTE EDITOR

Note

When configured with an editor that uses analog composite sign als, 2 each of the
optional BKMA-513 AD/DA Con verter Board is required. When configured with
an analog audio mixer (such as MXP- 29), the optional BKMA-570 Analog Audio
Expansion Unit is also required.

3-2 Connecting External Devices 3-11 (E)

3-3 External Synchr onization of Output Video Signals

Output image signals are synchronized with either the reference video signal
input to the REF.IN connector, or the video signal input to R1 and R2. External
synchronization varies as follows according to the settings of expansion menu
items 120:

Start

Chapter 3 Preparations

No

No external

synchronization

Is a signal input to the

connector selected by the

R1 VIDEO INPUT

SELECT switch?

Synchronization to reference

video signal input to

R1 video input connector

No

No external

synchronization

Setting of expansion

menu item 120?

R2

Is a signal input to the

connector selected by the

R2 VIDEO INPUT

SELECT switch?

YesYes

Synchronization to reference

video signal input to

R2 video input connector

REFR1

No

No external

synchronization

Is a signal input

to the REF. VIDEO

INPUT connector?

Yes

Synchronization to reference

video signal input to

REF. INPUT connector

3-12 (E) 3-3 External Synchron iz at ion of O utput Video Signals

3-4 Setup

Carry out the principal settings r equi r ed befor e usi ng thi s
unit by menu operations.
The setup menus on this unit consist of the basic menu and
the expansion menu, and these menus include the
following items.

• Basic menu ...........Application selection, content and

position of superimposed text
information, 525 (NTSC) or 625
(PAL) selection, HDD and RAID
settings, bit rate selection, and other
settings.

• Expansion menu ... REC INHIBIT settings for
individual ports, audio/video
control, and other settings.

Settings made in the basic and expansion menus can be
saved on a memory card (sold separately) and read as
required. All banks (bank 1 to bank 3) can be saved at
once, or each bank can be saved and read separately . Up to
10 banks can be saved or read.
The following memory cards (sold separately) can be
used:

Supported format
A TA flash card: PCMCIA 2.0 (JEID A 4.1), PCMCIA

ATA 1.02, Type 2-compatible
Capacity: 8 MB or higher
Recommended product: MemoryStick + adapter

MSA-8AN (8 MB) MemorySti ck

MSAC-PC2N PC card adapter

Note

Data recorded with the MAV -555 is incompatible with the
MAV-555A, and vice-versa.

This section lists the contents of the menus, and descr ibes
how to make setting s.

3-4-1 Basic Menu Settings

How to Read the Ta bles

• In the “Settings” column, values enclosed in squa res are
factory defaults.

About the Display

• The monitor screen and time data display on the front
panel show the item number, the item name, and the
setting value.

• The upper and lower dots of the colon displayed
between the item number and name may either flash or
remain lit, indicating the following conditions.

Upper dot

002:CHAR H-POS

Lower dot

(1) Items that take effect immediately or items that take

effect after the system has been rebooted. For items
that take effect immediately, the lower colon dot
lights up, and for items that take effect after
rebooting, the dot flashes.

(2) Items that can be set for each bank or items with a

common setting for all banks. Whe n items can be set
for each bank, the upper colon dot lig hts up, and when
items have a common setting for all banks, the dot
flashes.

Example: indicates an item that can

• On the font panel display, the upper dot is displayed
alone to indicate items t hat can b e set for each b ank and
which become effecti ve upon rebo oting. On the monitor
screen, this is indicated by a dot displayed in the center.

• The letters ‘B’ and ‘I’ appear at the upper right of the
setup menu on the monito r screen. ‘ B’ indicates that th e
selected setting item can be set for each BANK
independently, and ‘I’ indicates that the selected setting
takes effect immediately.

• The distinction between “B” and “I” is also indicated in
the “Item number” column.

Note

If the power is turned off while the menu is open, please
note that changes made nonetheless become effective.

002:CHAR H-POS

010 -525/625

be set independently for
each bank, which setting
takes effect immediately.
indicates an item that has a
common setting for all
banks, which setting takes
effect only after rebooting.

Chapter 3 Preparations

3-4 Setup 3-13 (E)

Chapter 3 Preparations

Basic menu items

Item number Display indication Settings

001

002 *

003 *

005

006

007

008

009 *

010 – 525/625 Select the NTSC or PAL standard.

011 *

012 DROP FRAME MODE (WITH

PREROLL TIME This item sets the pre-roll time when performing editing from the BKMA-505.

BI

CHARACTER H-POSITION Set the horizontal position of timecode and other superimp osed text information ou tput

BI

CHARACTER V-POSITION Set the vertical position of timecode and other superimposed text information output

BI

DISPLAY INF ORMATION

BI

SELECT

LOCAL FUNCTION ENABLE Select which buttons on the control panel of this unit can be operated when being

BI

POSTROLL TIME This item sets the post-roll time when performing editing from the BKMA-505.

BI

ANALOG MONITOR

BI

SUPERIMPOSE

CHARACTER TYPE Select the character style of the information superimposed on the output from the SDI

BI

SUB MENU
EXECUTE
525/625
CHARACTER V-SIZE Set the height of timecode and other information superimposed on the output from the

BI

525 OPERATION ONLY)

5

0 .. .. 15 seconds

from the MONITOR OUT terminals of the SDI (SUPER) and ANALOG COMPOSITE

(SUPER) terminals. The value 00 .. .. 31:00 corresponds to the distance from the left

edge of the screen: incrementing the value by one moves the displayed text one character
position to the right.

from the MONITOR OUT terminals of the SDI (SUPER) and ANALOG COMPOSITE

(SUPER) terminals. The value 00 .. .. 12:00 corresponds to the distance from the top

edge of the screen: incrementin g t he value by one moves the displayed text down one
line.

Select the information superimposed on the output from the SDI (SUPER) and
ANALOG COMPOSITE (SUPER) connectors when the CHARACTER switch on the
system setup panel is set to ON.
time & stat
time & UB : Time data information and user bits
time only : Time data only
time & TM1: Time data information and T M1
time & TM2: Time data information and T M2

remotely contro lled by another device.
all disable
stop : Only the STOP button operates.
all enable : All controls operate.

0 .. .. 15 seconds

Sets the control method for superimpose data output for MONITOR OUT of ANALOG
COMPOSITE.
switch
inhibit : Normally not output.

(SUPER) and ANALOG COMPOSITE (SUPER) connectors.
white
black : Black characters on whit e background
W/out : White characters with black outline
B/out : Black characters with white outline

525/60
625/50 : PAL
Note: After changing the settings for this item, all material must be erased using -

SDI (SUPER) and ANALOG COMPOSITE (SUPER) connectors.
X1
X2 : Double height

Select the timecode generato r operating mode.
DF
NDF : Non-drop-frame mode
Note: After changing the settings for this item, all material must be erased using -

* When setting items 002, 003, 009 and 011, watch the monitor to obtain the desired

condition. (However, if the setting differs from the currently running SETUP BANK,
the location of the character data on the monitor will not change.

: Time data information and operating status

: All buttons and switches are disabled.

5

: Switches the CHARACTER SW on/off.

: White characters on black background

: NTSC

ALL ERASE (menu 099).

: Normal

: Drop-frame mode

ALL ERASE (menu 099).

16

10

3-14 (E) 3-4 Setup

Basic menu items (Continued)

Item number Display indication Settings

013
014
015

PB/EE SELECT P1
PB/EE SELECT P2
PB/EE SELECT P3

BI

For the PANEL, DTR+PANEL, DTR+DTR and BVE modes, specifies when the PB port
enters the state indicated by SETUP MENU 108 AUTO EE SELECT, and whether it
should automatically correspond to the REC port.
PB

: Always output at the PB side.

PB/EE : Switch to the REC side according to the SETUP MENU 108 status.
Note: In the BVE mode, “PB/EE SELECT P2 ” item (menu 014) is disabled.

016

CHARACTER POSITION V

BI

SHIFT

The vertical position of text display of time codes output from the MONITOR OUT
terminal, SDI (SUPER) and ANALOG COMPOSITE (SUPER) terminals, can be more
minutely adjusted than is possible with SETUP MENU 003.
0

.. 20

019 SYSTEM OPERATE

CONFIGURATION

Select the application mode for this unit.
PANEL

: All ports are controlled only from the optional BKMA-505.

DTR + PANEL: Controls R1 and P1 with the DTR-3000, controls R2 and P2 (or P2 and

P3) from the BKMA-505.
DTR + DTR : The R1/P1 and R2/P2 pairs are controlled by two DTR-3000 units.
BVE : R1 and P1 are controlled as an RP port by the editor.

022

ERROR INFORMATION

BI

SELECT
SUB MENU

Activate or deactivate various status information display output from the MONITOR
OUT connectors of the SDI (SUPER) or ANALOG COMPOSITE (SUPER) connectors.

Note:

This setting item takes priority o ver the system setup panel CHARACTER
switch setting.

ERROR/WARNING Specifies whether the ERROR/WARNING display is on or off.

on
off

Note:

Even if this is set to “o n” , the w ar ni ng m es sag e “R ef . M issing ” is n ot di sp lay ed .

NOT ENOUGH SPACE Specifies whether a warning message is displayed when there remains approximately

five minutes of recording time on the HDD.
on

off

027

– FA ST REBOOT Carry out a fast reboot of the system. This is faster than switching the system off and on

I

SUB MENU

again, because the HDD power supply is not turned off.
Start : Start reboot.

EXECUTE

028 AUDIO BIT LENGTH Select the word length for audio sampling.

16 bits
20 bits
Notes: • Bit length cannot be set for individual lots of material.

• After changing the settings for this item, all materia l must be erased using

-ALL ERASE (menu 099).

030

GOOD SHOT PARAMETER Specifies the partial save method to use for Replay scenes with the DTR-3000, for

B

SUB MENU

SAVE DUR. (1 .. .. 255) Specifies th e par tial save duration, in seconds.

TRIM SIZE (0 .. .. 15) Specifies the trim length to be added before and after the partial save period.

5

5

highlight editing with DTR+Panel and DTR+ DTR modes.

AUTO SAVE Specifies the trigger command to start partial saving.

off

: partial save disabled

cue up with data : start partial save after cue up.

CUEUP SELECT

Specifies the time data at whi ch to pe rfor m cue up in DTR+PANEL or DTR+DTR mode.

FTC

: Regardless of the timer mode, cue up is performed with TM2 (FTC).

timer mode : Cue up is performed according to the timer mode.
Notes: • When using the DISK INDIVIDUAL MODE of the DTR-3000, select

“FTC”. However, select “timer mode” in the following cases:

- When performing direct cue up in 205 point mode from the keypad.

- When performing cue up in 10 point mode with SERACH + CUEn.

• When using a controller other than the DTR-3000, select “timer mode”. In
this situation it is not possible to use the GOOD S HOT function, so set the
AUTO SAVE item (menu 030) to “off”.

DTR CUE LIST CLEAR Selects whether to delete the DTR-3000 cue list when files are unloaded.

enable

: The cue list is delete d.

disable : The cue list is not deleted.

Chapter 3 Preparations

3-4 Setup 3-15 (E)

Chapter 3 Preparations

Basic menu items (Continued)

Item number Display indication Settings

034

LIVE DURATION In the DTR + Panel or DTR + DTR mode, specify the length reserved for recording.

B

SUB MENU

DTR-1 HOUR (0 .. .. 23)

DTR-1 MIN (0 .. )

59

DTR-2 HOUR (0 .. .. 23)

DTR-2 MIN (0 .. )

59

1

1

DTR-1 settings apply to the R1/P1 pair, and DTR-2 settings apply to the R2/P2 pair.
Notes: This is affected by the VIDEO COMPRESSION RATE and HDD capacity.

Confirm the available disk space (SysRemain page 2-3), and follow the
notes below on setting. Maximum recording times are shown in the
following table.

Model\Bit Rate 50 Mbps 40 Mbps 30 Mbps

*1

MAV-555A/10

MAV-555A/20

Approx. 5 h 40

*3

m

*2

Approx. 11 h 20

*3

m

Approx. 7 h 20

*3

m
Approx. 14 h 40

*3

m

Approx. 9 h 50

*4

m
Approx. 19 h 20

*5

m

*1 Uses 18- or 36-GB aud io sampling, and a 36-GB HDD fo r video

sampling.

*2 Uses 36- or 73-GB aud io sampling, and a 73-GB HDD fo r video

sampling.
*3 16- or 20-bit audio sampl ing is se lectab le , but recording time is fixe d.
*4 With 16-bit audio sampl ing. Records for u p 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.

• After changing LIVE DURATION, the material must be erased. Dele t e
the material named “LIVE1” (and “LIVE2”) in the Panel mode and reboot
with DTR+Pane l (or DTR +D TR ) mode, or reboot after deleting all
materials.

• In DTR+Panel mode, the time speci fied by t his menu must not exceed
SysRemain.

• In DTR+DTR mode, the time specified for DTR-1 plus the time specified
for DTR-2 in this menu item m ust not e xceed th e SysRemain time minus 3
minutes.

• If an incorrect setting is specified, the warning message “DM1 File Open
Fail” or “DM2 File Open Fail” appears on the front panel after rebooting.
In this case, make the correct setting, then reboot the unit.

• To record from the beginning of the disk, recorded material must first be
erased. In the Panel mode, delete the material named “LIVE1” (and
“LIVE2”) in and reboot to DTR+Panel (or DTR+DTR) mode, or reboot
after deleting all materials by executing -ALL ERASE (menu 099).

DTR-1 LOOP REC
DTR-2 LOOP REC

Specifies whether to record in a loop within the allocated space.
off

: Record normally

on : Record in a loop. When recording reaches the end of the allocated space,

recording returns to the beginning of the space and continues.

035 VIDEO COMP. RATE This item sets the default value for the recording video rate. (Note that this value is

always used for ports that are used by the DTR in DTR-panel mode or DTR-DTR
mode.)
30M bps
40M bps

50M bps

042 PORT CONFIGURATION Specifies port configurations for input and output.

2 in 2 out

: 2 input 3 output
3 in 1 out : 3 input 1 output
1 in 3 out : 1 input 3 output

043

OPTION BOARD Specifies optional board configurations.

B

SUB MENU
SLOT 3 Specifies the optional board for SLOT 3.

None
BKMA-540

3-16 (E) 3-4 Setup

Basic menu items (Continued)

Item number Display indication Settings

050
051
052

LINE SUPERIMPOSE P1
LINE SUPERIMPOSE P2
LINE SUPERIMPOSE P3

BI

SUB MENU

Set the time code and other superimposed text information to be output from the analog
composite B terminal of ports P1, P2 and P3.

SUPERIMPOSE off : No superimposed text information is displayed.

on

: Superimposed text information is displayed.

DISPLAY INFORMATION Sets the superimposed text information contents

time data & status

: Time data and operational status
time data & UB : Time data and user bits
time data & time data
time data & TM1 : Time data and TM1
time data & TM2 : Time data and TM2
time data only
time data & file name

CHARACTER TYPE Sets the character type for superimposed text information.

white

: White characters on black b ackground
black: Black characters on white background
White out: White characters with black outlines
Black out: Black characters with white outlines

CHARACTER H POSITION Sets the horizontal position of the superimposed text information.

20

0 .. .. 37 : Setting 0 displays from the left edge of the screen, with each increm ent

moving the displayed text to the right o ne character.

CHARACTER V POSITION Sets the vertical position of the superimposed text information.

86

0 .. .. 107 : Setting 0 displa y s fro m the to p edge o f th e scr een , with ea ch in c reme nt

moving the displayed text down one line.

CHARACTER V SIZE Select the vertical size of the superimposed text information.

1

.. 2

097 FACTORY PRESET Restores all items on the SE TUP MENU to their d efau lt settings set a t the fac tory before

SUB MENU
EXECUTE

shipping.
Start : Restor es SET UP MENU defaults.
Note: The new settings are not shown until you have executed FACTORY

PRESET and cycled the system off and on.

098

– NEW HDD Rebuilds a replacement HDD.

I

SUB MENU

Carry this out once after replacing a HDD.
Start : Start setup and rebuild operation begin.

EXECUTE

099

– ALL ERASE Erase all material saved on the HDD.

I

SUB MENU

Start : Erases all material

EXECUTE

Chapter 3 Preparations

3-4 Setup 3-17 (E)

3-4-2 Basic Menu Operation

To change the factory def aul t set ting s, pro ceed as follows.

Turn the MENU control to change the setting.

Item number and name

Chapter 3 Preparations

Display panel

7

COMPOSITE SDI

VIDEO

R1

P1

METER
PANEL

525

625

SYSTEM HDD

PHONES

10

0

CONTROL

SETUP BANK

123

HELP

TOTAL /

REMAIN

TC/UB TC TYPE

MENU

PANEL

FULL /
TIME

SET

PORT SELECT

R2/
P3

INPUT

MONITOR

CH1

PRESET

P2

AUDIO INPUT / MONITOR SELECT

SDI

AES/EBU

L

ANALOG

R

CH2
PRESET

CH1

INPUT

CH2 CH3 CH4

CH3
PRESET

2 3,4,5

1

Set the SET UP SELECT switch on the system se tup
panel to the desired menu bank.

Note

When the menu bank is modi fied after power up, th e
MAV-555A must be restarted or the FAST REBOOT
(menu 027) on the basic menu must be executed.
(Changes in settings ma de while the power is off do
not become effecti ve the next time the power is t urned
on. It is necessary to start up the system a second
time.)

2

Press the MENU button.
A menu item appears in the time counter display in
the display panel.

Item number and name flashes

0 0 2POS: C H A R H -

002 POS:CHARH-

REMOTE

PROCESS
CONTROL

VIDEO

CHROMA

REMOTE

SET UP/BLACK

MENU

CHROMA/PHASE

LOCAL

CH4

VIDEO/MENU

PRESET

PRESET

60

Setting flashes

5

When the desired setting appears, press the MENU
control once more.
This confirms the setting, and the menu item number
and name starts flashing again.

T o change settin gs in a menu item including a submenu , see the
section, “Menu items with submenus”.

6

To make other menu settings, repeat steps 3 to 5.

7

When the settings are complete, press the SET b utton.
This saves the settings, and the display returns to
showing a time value.

To cancel setting changes

In step 7 above, before pressing the SET b utton, pr ess the
MENU button.
This exits the menu mode, without saving the settings.

To change the menu display group by group

To change the menu display group by group, press the
CHROMA button (it is not necessary to hold down the
button).
In this state, turning the MENU c ontrol moves from one

60

menu group to the next. To return to the MAIN MENU
display, press the CHROMA button once more, or click
the MENU control.

Setting

3

Turn the MENU cont rol to select the item you want to
change.
Turning the MENU control clockwise increases the
item number, and turning it counterclockwise
decreases the item number.

4

Press the MENU control once.
This allows the settin g to be changed, an d the setting
value flashes.

3-18 (E) 3-4 Setup

Modes of operating the MENU control

It is possible to select either of two modes in which the
MENU control operates when selecting items or changing
settings: either the value changes only when you turn the
control, or the value continues changing even when you
stop turning.
Normally, the state is such that when you use the MENU
control to select items or change settings, the value
changes only when you tu rn the ME NU control ( the v alue
stops changing when you stop turning).
Howev er, if you press the SETUP/BLA CK button, tur ning
on the PRESET indicator above and to the left of the
MENU control, the menu item or setting continues
changing even when you stop turning.
To stop the change when the PRESET indicator is lit, do
any of the following:

• Return the control to the center position

• Press the MENU control once

• Press the SETUP/BLACK button once more, turni ng the
PRESET indicator off

Menu items with submenus

The procedure for making settings in a menu including a
submenu is slightly dif ferent fr om that described abo ve in
Section 3-4-2, “Basic Menu Operation”.

Menus inc luding a setting submen u

This type of menu item has a number of parameters to be
set within a single menu item.
Use the following procedure in this type of menu.

1

Carry out steps 1 to 3 of the procedure at the
beginning of this Section 3-4-2, “Basic Menu
Operation”, and select a menu item.
The following example shows menu item 034.

2

Press the MENU control once.
This calls the submenu, and the display appears as
follows.

9

To save the changed settings, press the SET button.
This saves the settings, and the display returns to
showing a time value.

Menus containing executa ble su bm e nu s

Executable submenus perform operations such as
formatting replacement HDDs. Names of these menu
items are preceded by a hyphen, “–”.
Use the following procedure with this type of menu item.
See the next page for the procedure to use with menu
number 010.

1

Carry out steps 1 to 3 of the procedure at the
beginning of this Section 3-4-2, “Basic Menu
Operation”, and select menu item 098, 099, or 027.
The fol l owing example shows menu item 027.

2

Press the MENU control once.
This calls the submenu, and the display appears as
follows.

0 2 7 - F A S TB

RE O TO

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0 3 4 L I V E

HOUR

Submenu item “HOUR” flashes.

3

Turn the MENU control to select the submenu item
(HOUR/MIN). Select the submenu item you want to
change.

4

Press the MENU control once more.
The menu item stops flashing, and in its place the
setting value starts flashing.

5

Turn the MENU control to change the setting value.

6

Here, to return to the submenu item selection, press
the VIDEO button.
The submenu item starts flashing again.

7

Repeat steps 3 to 6 above as required.

UDR

EXECUTE

2

Submenu item “EXECUTE” flashes.

3

Press the MENU control once more.
The “EXECUTE” stops flashing, and in its place the
“NO?” starts flashing.

4

Turn the MENU control to display “YES t [SET] ”

0 2 7 -

E XECU

When you have changed the indication to “1:
START,” a YES/ NO con firmation screen appears for
the physical formatting operation.

FAST BRE O TO

TE YES

[

S ET

]

8

After all of the necessary submenu items have been
set, press the MENU control.
This returns to the main menu (with the menu item on
the top line flashing).

5

To start reformatting, press the SET button while the
display shows “YES t [SET]”.
To cancel the operation, select “NO?” and press the
MENU knob or the MENU button.

3-4 Setup 3-19 (E)

For menu number 010 - 525/625, make settinga as foll ows.

1

Carry out steps 1 to 3 of the procedure at the
beginning of this Section 3-4-2, “Basic Menu
Operation”, and select menu item 010.

2

Press the MENU knob once.

3

Turn the MENU knob to the right, and the display
appears as follows.

“EXECUTE” stops flashing, and “NO?” starts
flashing instead.

0 1 0 65- 2 5 /

EXECUTE

25

NO?

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0 1 0 65- 2 5 /

525/625

4

Press the MENU knob.

0 1 0 65- 2 5 /

525/625

5

Turn the MENU knob and make the desired settings.

25

/60525

25

/60525

9

When changing settings, turn the MENU knob to
display “Y ES t [SET]”, then press the SET button.
To cancel the operation, select “NO” and turn the
MENU knob or press the MENU button.

6

Press the VIDEO button.
You will return to the screen in step 3.

7

Turn the MENU knob, and the display appears as
follows.

0 1 0 65- 2 5 /

EXECUTE

8

Press the MENU knob.

25

3-20 (E) 3-4 Setup

3-4-3 Contents of the Expansion Menu

k

The contents of the expansion menu are described in the table that follows.

• The item enclosed in a square in the “Settings” column indicates the factory
setting.

• The letters “B” and “I” in the item number column indicate when a change to
that setting becomes effective, just as in the basic menu.

For details on the meaning of each letter, refer to Section 3-4-1, “Basic Menu Settings” (page
3-13).

Expansion menu items

Item number Display indication Settings Description

101

102

105

106

107

108

109

120

SELECTION FOR SEARCH

BI

DIAL ENABLE

SHUTTLE MODE

BI

SYNCHRONIZE

SYNCHRONIZE This item specifies, for playback and for variable speed playback (JOG/VAR) with

B

MAXIMUM SHUTTLE SPEED This item specifies the maximum shuttle speed.

BI

MAXIMUM JOG SPEED Sets the maximum JOG speed.

BI

AUT O EE SELECT This item sets the conditions for switchin g to the REC port whe n PB/EF SELECT (m enu

BI

ENFORCED EE INTERFA CE Enables the ENFORCED function o f the EE c ommand sp ecif ied from the 9 PIN terminal

BI

OUTPUT REF LOCK This item specifies whether to synchronize the ou tput system video refresh with the REF

I

This item sets the method for putting the MAV-555A into search mode.
dial direct : The unit enters search mode when the search dial is turned from any

via search key

This item specifies the startup characteristics when
entering shuttle mode.
mode 1
mode 2 : Squared accel eration
mode 3 : Linear acceleration

FORT synchronization control, whether to apply speed limitations when reversing the
playback direction or to not apply speed limitations and give priority to response.
off
on : Apply speed limitation.

×8 : Maximum shuttle speed is 8×.
×16 : Maximum shuttle speed is 16×.
×32
×50 : Maximum shuttle speed is 50×.
×100 : Maximum shuttle speed is 100×.
×200 : Maximum shuttle speed is 200×.
×500 : Maximum shuttle speed is 500×.
Note: With some editin g equipm ent, if a maximu m spee d of 100× or gre ater is se t,

×1, ×2,
When SHUTTLE is se lected, the maximum speed set in SETUP MENU 106 is applied.
Note: This means that synchronization is not possible during linear editing when the

013) is set to PB/EE.
stop/f.fwd/rew

stop : Switch the PB side to the EE side during STOP.

and meter panel in the Panel mode. This menu setting and the control panel setting
match and determine the ENFORCED EE function from the control panel.
enable
disable : Ignores the command.

input jack, the R1 video input jack, or the R2 video input jack.
REF SYNC loc

R1 lock : Synchronize with the video signal input through R1.
R2 lock : Synchronize with the video signal input through R2.
Note: When the configuration is 3 input/1 output, the R3 port cannot be specified.

×4

mode except while recording/editin g are in progress.

: The unit enters search mode when any of the following buttons is

pressed: JOG, SHUTTLE, VAR.

: Normal disk characteristics

: Apply no speed limitations, and give priority to response.

: Maximum shuttle speed is 32×.

the speed is deemed to be impossible for FF or REW, and the TC display
disappears. If using equipment in which this happens, set a speed of less
than 100×.

, SHUTTLE

JOG speed is set to ×2 (or greater). For linear editing, set the JOG speed to ×1.

: Switch the PB side to the EE side during STOP/FAST FORWARD/

REWIND.

: Enables ENFORCED EE

: Synchronize with the reference video signal input through the REF IN jack.

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mode 1v

mode 3 mode 2

t

3-4 Setup 3-21 (E)

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Expansion menu items (Continued)

Item number Display indication Settings Description

140

*1

LOAD SETUP ALL Loads Setup menu settings of all banks (bank 1 to bank 3) from a memory card.

I

SUB MENU

Note: Loaded settings are not effective until you restart.

EXECUTE Start : Loads Setup menu settings.

Note: Cannot be executed unless all bank data is saved on a memory card.

141

*1

SAVE SETUP ALL Saves the Setup menu settings of all banks (bank 1 to bank 3) on a memory card.

I

SUB MENU

Note: • Overwrites bank data previously saved on the memory card.

• When you use a memory card for the first time with the MAV-555A, it
takes ten to twenty seconds to save the data.

EXECUTE Start : Saves Setup menu settings.

*1

142

LOAD SETUP BANK Loads Setup menu settin gs o f a spe cific bank from a specifi ed b ank on th e mem or y ca rd.

I

SUB MENU

Note: Loaded settings are not effective until you restart.

EXECUTE Start : Loads Setup menu settings.

Note: Cannot be executed unle ss bank data is saved on a memory card.

SETUP BANK Specifies the bank where data is loaded .

BANK1
BANK2
BANK3

CARD BANK Specifies a bank on the PC card.

1

.. 10

143

*1

SAVE SETUP BANK

I

SUB MENU

Saves the Setup menu s ettings of a specif ied bank in a speci f ied bank on t he memory card.
Note: • Overwrites bank data previously saved on the memory card.

• When you use a memory card for the first time with the MAV-555A, it
takes ten to twenty seconds to save the data.

EXECUTE Start : Saves Setup menu settings.

Note: SETUP MENU settings cannot be sav ed unless a m emory card is inserted in

the PCMCIA card slot.

SETUP BANK Specifies the bank where data is saved.

BANK1
BANK2
BANK3

CARD BANK Specifies a bank on the memory card.

1

.. 10

200

9PIN CONNECTOR Sets the SONY 9PIN protocol connector on the rear panel.

B

SUB MENU
SPARE Sets the SPARE terminal.

F-555

: Connects the MAV E-F555.

DFSCP : Connects any control panel.

220 IP ADDRESS This item specifies the Ethernet

SUB MENU

BYTE1 0 .. .. 255

BYTE2 0 .. .. 255

BYTE3 .. 255

BYTE4 0 .. .. 255

192
168

0

1

221 SUBNET MASK This item specifies the Ethernet

SUB MENU
BYTE1 0 ..

225
BYTE2
BYTE3
BYTE4 .. 255

0

*1 Data recorded with the MAV-555 is incompatible with the MAV-555A, and vice-versa.
*2 “Ethernet” is a registered trademark of the Xerox Corporation.

*2

interface IP address.

*2

interface subnet mask.

3-22 (E) 3-4 Setup

Expansion menu items (Continued)

Item number Display indication Settings Description

222 DEFAULT GATEWAY This item specifies the Ethernet* interface default gateway.

SUB MENU
BYTE1 .. 255

0
BYTE2
BYTE3
BYTE4

223

GPI INPUT CONFIGURATION When GPI CONFIG MODE (menu 225) is “CONFIG,” this item specifies the function

BI

SUB MENU
PIN 1 .. 8 PORT

PIN 18 .. 25 PORT

for the GPI pins.

This item specifies the effect of the set function on each port input pin.

• When the function is not FILE+ , FILE-, RECED

PIN 34 .. 41 PORT

Setting 1 input/3 output 2 input/2 output 3 input/1 output

1

R1 R1 R1
2P1 P1 P1
3P2 R2 R2
4P3 P2 R3

• When the function is FILE+, FILE-, RECED

Setting 1 input/3 output 2 input/2 output 3 input/1 output

1

RP(BVE mode) P1(Panel mode)
2P2 P2 Invalid
3R2

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PIN 1 .. 8 FUNCTION
PIN 18 .. 25 FUNCTION
PIN 34 .. 41 FUNCTION

This item specifies the function of the GPI input pins. When GPI CONFIG MODE
(menu 225) is “CONFIG,” this item specifies the function for the GPI input pins.
NOP

: No operation.
STOP : Executes the STOP command.
PLAY : Executes the PLAY command.
REC : Executes the REC command.
FF : Executes the Fast Forward command.
REW : E xecut es the Rewind command.
TOP : Executes the CueUp SOF command.
END : Executes the CueUp EOF command.
STP+1 : Executes the STEP+1 command.
STP-1 : Executes the STEP-1 command.
ST+10 : Executes the STEP+10 command.
ST-10 : Executes the STEP-10 comman d.
ULOAD : Executes the UNLOAD command.
REMOT : Executes REMOTE (for REMOTE/LOCAL).
LOCAL : Executes LOCAL (for REMOTE/LOCAL).
REC1F : Executes 1-frame recording.
SOFPL : After executing the CueUp SOF command, executes the PL AY command.
FILE+ : Executes file switch in the + direction.
FILE- : Executes file switch in the - direction.
FILE+/FILE- can be used with

• The playback port in the PANEL mode

• Port P2 in the DTR+PANEL mode

• The playback port in the BVE mode.
RECED : Stops on the R2 port, switches files. (BVE mode)
TOPFL : Switches to the beginning of the file list.

* “Ethernet” is a registered trademark of the Xerox Corporation.

3-4 Setup 3-23 (E)

Expansion menu items (Continued)

Item number Display indication Settings Description

224

GPI OUTPUT

BI

CONFIGURATION

When GPI CONFIG MODE (menu 225) is “CONFIG,” this item specifies the function

for the GPI pins.
SUB MENU
PIN 9 .. 16 POR T

This item specifies the effect of the set function on each port output pin.
PIN 26 .. 33 PORT
PIN 42 .. 49 PORT

Setting 1 input/3 output 2 input/2 output 3 input/1 output

1

R1 R1 R1
2P1 P1 P1
3P2 R2 R2
4P3 P2 R3

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PIN 9 .. 16 FUNCTION
PIN 26 .. 33 FUNCTION
PIN 42 .. 49 FUNCTION

This item sets the function of the GPI output pins.
NOP

: No operation.
LOCAL : Indicates the LOCAL status.
REF : Indicates ALARM-REFERENCE.
COMPL : Indicates port comman d was completed.
INPRO : Indicates port command is in progress.
TOP : At File Top.
END : At File End.
MPLAY : File was opened in Open Play mode.
MREC : File was opened in Open Rec mode.
MNEXT : File was opened in Open Next mode.
MEDIT : File was opened in Open Edit mode. (DTR mode only)
STBON : STANDBY ON state.
STOP : STOP state.
REW : REWIND state.
FF : FAST FORWARD state.
REC : REC state.
PLAY : PLAY state.
SHUTL : SHUTTLE state.
JOG : JOG state.
VAR : VARIABLE st ate.
RV/FW : Indicates the playback direction.(displays ON for REV playback)
STILL : STILL state.
CUECP : Cue Up was completed.
SELEE : Selected EE state.
FULEE : Full EE state.
EDIT : Edit state. (BVE mode only)
CUPRE : Either Cue Up or Preroll state. (BVE mode only)
INSPR : Insert Preset enabled. (BVE mode only)
ASMPR : Assemble Preset enabled. (BVE mode only)
VPRST : Video Preset enabled. (BVE mode only)
DA1 : Digital Audio 1 is pr eset. (BVE mode only)
DA2 : Digital Audio 2 is pr eset. (BVE mode only)
DA3 : Digital Audio 3 is pr eset. (BVE mode only)
DA4 : Digital Audio 4 is pr eset. (BVE mode only)
RECIH : Rec Inhibit enabled.
WPROT : Write Protect enabled.
ENDLS : Endless Mode.
EP1 : Indicates the passage of this IN point. (Only for IN points specified with

the MAVE-F555 in BVE mode.)

*1

READY : Port Not Ready state. (DTR mode only)
EP2 : Indicates the passage of this IN point. (Only for IN points specified with

the MAVE-F555 in BVE mode.)

*1

TEVWR : Displays the warning using the time difference forward function.
TEVER : Displays the error using the time difference forward function .
STOP2 : Either Stopped or UNLOAD state.
*1 Offset control is submitted to MAVE-F555 CONTROL (menu 320). Further, port

settings are unnecessary.

3-24 (E) 3-4 Setup

Expansion menu items (Continued)

Item number Display indication Settings Description

225

GPI CONFIG MODE Setting determines whether the GPI I/O PIN is a fixed function or can be set.

BI

SUB MENU
GPI CONFIGURE MODE Setting determines whether the GPI I/O PIN is a fixed function or can be set.

If it can be set, the GPI INPUT CONFIGURATION (menu 223) and GPI INPUT
CONFIGURATION (menu 224) settings are effective.
preset

: Used as a fixed function.
config : Allows setting.
When set as fixed function, the fo llowing functions are assigned.

PIN I/O FF

1 i R1 Rec
2i R1 Stop
3 i P1 Play
4 i P1 Stop
5 i R2 Rec
6i R2 Stop
7 i R2 Rec Close (BVE mode only)
8 i P2 Play

18 i P2 Stop

9 o R1 REC Status
10 o R1 Stop Status
11 o P1 Play Status
12 o P1 Stop Status
13 o R2 R e c Status
14 o R2 Stop Status
16 o P2 Play Status
26 o P2 Stop Status

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299

INPUT FUNCTION Collects and halts GPI input functions.

enable

: GPI input terminals operate.

disable : GPI input terminals do not operate.

OUTPUT FUNCTION Collects and halts GPI output functions.

enable

: GPI output terminals operate.

disable : GPI output terminals do not operate.

RS422 INHIBIT on LOCAL

BI

MODE

When the LOCAL MODE is set with the REMOTE b utto n on the fron t pan el, mak es the

settings relative to the 9-pin connectors.
SUB MENU
DISK PROTOCOL Specifies whether DISK PROTOCOL is accepted when the mode is set to LOCAL.

off

: Accepted in LOCAL MODE.

on : Rejected in LOCAL MODE.
PRESET COMMAND Specifies whether the VTR Protocol 4x: P reset type command from the R S422 is

effective and whether it is possible to switch between REMOTE and LOCAL with the

RS422 when the mode is set to LOCAL.

on

: Ineffective in LOCAL MODE.

off : Effective in LOCAL MODE.

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Expansion menu items (Continued)

Item number Display indication Settings Description

301

302
303
304

307

317

320

STANDARD COMPOSITE This item selects either STD or NON-STD in accordance with the composite input

BI

AUDIO FADE MODE P1
AUDIO FADE MODE P2
AUDIO FADE MODE P3

BI

SUBMENU
TYPE X : Cross fade

TIME 20 m sec

ANALOG AUDIO EDIT

BI

PRESET REPLACE

SUBMENU
CH 1

CH 2
CH 3
CH 4

PANEL MODE RECORDER

B

PORT

MAVE-F555 CONTROL Sets control of MAVE-F555 wh en it is connected.

BI

SUB MENU
FILE CHANGE TIME Sets the time to output an image after a key is released when using the -/+ keys for file

DECISION BASE Sets the standard for A/V Split editing from the MAVE-F555.

GPI EP1 TIME(F)
GPI EP2 TIME(F)

signal.
auto

forced STD : Set this mode when STD mode is to be used at all times.
forced non-STD : Set this mode if the color framing of the input video signal is

Specifies audio processing for the join between cuts produced by editing.
Note: For editing from the control panel (BKMA-505 ), BVE mode editing is

V: V fade
CUT

1msec
2msec
4msec
5msec
6msec

When editing digital audio on the MAV-555A through a remote controller or an editor
(such as the BVE-600) that does no t ha v e the fun ctions tha t contro l the di gital aud io edit
presets, this item sets the assig nment of the ch annels to the edito r's or remote c ontroller's
analog audio presets.
This setting can be made for all digital audio channels.

nodef : No setting.
ch1 : Follow the analog channel 1 edit presets.
ch2 : Follow the analog channel 2 edit presets.
ch1+2 : Follow either the analog channel 1 edit presets or the analog channel 2 edit

The default values for each channel are: CH1:ch1, CH2:ch2, CH3:nodef, and
CH4:nodef.

Sets the RECORDER port for editing from the BKMA-505 in the Panel mode.
R1P1

R2P2 : Uses R2, P2 Port as the RECORDER port. The external device can be

switching.

0.3s

0s .. .. 0.9s

video
audio : Video is split with Audio as standard.

Performs offset control for the IN point of the GPI output. (GPI OUTPUT
CONFIGURAT ION item (menu 224)).

00

-90 .. .. +90

Notes: • When the player is an external VTR or when performing DMC editing,

: Automatically determines whether the luminance signal and color

temperature signal in the input video signal are interleaved or not.
Sets STD mode if they are interleaved, sets NON-STD mode if they
are not interleaved.

unstable.

enabled only for the TIME setting, and the TYPE is set for close fade.

: No fade

presets.

: Uses R1, P1 Port as the RECORDER port. The external device can be

selected as the Player only on EXT1.
selected as the Player only on EXT2.

: Audio is split with Video as standard.

the PREROLL TIME + GPI EPx TIME must be set so that it exceeds 2
seconds plus 2 frames.

• When trimming, the GPI EPx TIME must be set so that it exceeds -28
frames (in 525 mode. -23 frames in 625 mode). In other editing situations,
PREROLL TIME + GPI EPx TIME must be set so that it exceeds 2
frames.

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Expansion menu items (Continued)

Item number Display indication Settings Description

321

LINEAR EDIT NEW FILE

BI

LENGTH

Sets the BLACK/MUTING total file length in hours and minutes for the editing base in
the BVE mode.
Note: The BLACK/MUTING file is created with the New Material command on

SUB MENU

the BKMA-505 control panel, or by pressing the NEW FILE key on the
editing pane l of the MAVE-F555.

LENGTH HOUR Sets hour units for total length.

0

.. 3

LENGTH MIN Sets minute units for total length.

30

0 .. .. 59

SHOW TC HOUR Specifles the New file Show point time code. The time code at the head of the file is set

15 sec. before the Show point time code.
If no time code exists as with NTSC drop frames or PAL frames 25 to 29, then the
nearest time code before the specified time code is used.
HOUR : .. 23
MIN : .. 59
SEC : .. 59
FRAME : .. 29

00
00
00
00

number, and file name.

323

SHOW TC MIN
SHOW TC SEC
SHOW TC FRAME

LINEAR EDIT MESSAGE Sets the text information to be displayed in the BVE mode: current monitor port, file

BI

SUB MENU

V POSITION Sets the vertical position of the text information (0 .. .. 11)

F ADE TIME This item specifies how many seconds that changes in the display informati on will be

displayed before au to ma tically disappearing .
Infinite : Always display.
1sec : Display for 1 second.
2sec : Display for 2 second.
3sec : Display for 3 second.
5sec

: Display for 5 second.
10sec : Display for 10 second.
15sec : Display for 15 second.
30sec : Display for 30 second.
1min : Display for 1 minute.

TYPE Sets the text informatio n disp lay.

norm

: Each type of information is displayed according to the operation.
full : Detailed information is normally displayed.
none : No information is displayed

324

MAVE-F555 PORT This item specifies the port that is assigned to the port selection keys ( [ P1], [P2]) in the

BI

SUB MENU

F555 when the MAVE-F555 is connected to the MAV -555A.

For details, refer to section 3-4, “Recorder Selection Function,” in the MAVE-F555
operation manual.

R SEL-VTR P1 KEY This item assigns the port in th e MAV-555A that is selected by the [P1], and [P2] keys in
R SEL-VTR P2 KEY

the F555 when the [VTR] key in the F555 is selected. Futher, the [R] key is set to VTR.
none : No assignment to an MAV-555A port.
R1P1 : Assign ment to the RP port in BVE mode.
P2 : Assignment to the P2 port in BVE mode.
P2 R1P1

,
R SEL-MAV P1 KEY
R SEL-MAV P2 KEY

This item assigns the port in the MAV-555A t hat is selected by the [P1], and [P2] key s in
the F555 when the [MAV] key in the F555 is selected. Futher, the [R] key is set to R1P1.
none : No assignment to an MAV-555A port.
R1P1 : Assign ment to the RP port in BVE mode.
P2 : Assignment to the P2 port in BVE mode.
EXT : Assignment to an external VTR.
P2 none

,

It is also possible to assign different keys to the same port s. For details, refer to the
MAVE- F555 Operation Manua l.

BG PORT Specifies whether the background port (R2/P3) is use d.

enable

: Operations such as REC or STOP on the R2 port, or LOAD, PLAY, STOP

on the P3 port from the MAVE-F555 are permitted.

disable : Operations such as REC or STOP on the R2 port, or LOAD, PLAY, STOP

on the P3 port from the MAVE-F555 are prohibited.

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3-4 Setup 3-27 (E)

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Expansion menu items (Continued)

Item number Display indication Settings Description

325

349
350
351

352
353
354

401

402

403

404

405
406

630
631
632

633
634
635

MAVE-F555 EXT VTR

BI

CONTROL
SUB MENU
EDIT DELAY Specifies EDIT DELA Y of the e x terna l VTR

EDIT PRESET COMMEND Specifies whether Audio Analog Channel 2 is used or Digital Audio Channel 4 is used in

UB BYTE 1
UB BYTE 2
UB BYTE 3
UB BYTE 4

REFERENCE SELECT R1
REFERENCE SELECT R2
REFERENCE SELECT R3

BI

REC INHIBIT R1
REC INHIBIT R2
REC INHIBIT R3

BI

FUNCTION MODE AFTER
CUEUP P1
FUNCTION MODE AFTER
CUEUP P2
FUNCTION MODE AFTER

BI

CUEUP P3
VIDEO OUTPUT AFTER

UNLOAD P1
VIDEO OUTPUT AFTER
UNLOAD P2
VIDEO OUTPUT AFTER

BI

UNLOAD P3
ID CODE R1

ID CODE R2
ID CODE R3

SUB MENU
BYTE 0

BYTE 1
BYTE 2
BYTE 3

TCG MODE R1
TCG MODE R2
TCG MODE R3

BI

SUBMENU
ID CODE PRESET Sets whether the ID CODE is registered.

REGEN MODE Selects the regenerate signal when the Time Code Generator is in the regenerate mode.

REGEN / PRESET Sets whether Time Code Generator regenerates.

Specifies edit parameters when an external VTR is selected as the Recorder in the BVE
mode.

0

to 9 frame

the EDIT PRESET command.
Digital
Analog : Analog Audio Channel 2 i s us ed and Audio Channel 3 or 4 selections are

Specifies the value of the user bit to specify the VTR during editing.

00

to FF

Selects the reference signal for the recorder port.
output ref
Input video : Selects the in put signal as the reference .
Note: Changes in settings do not become effective until any file on the recorder

These items prohibit port recording.
REC INHIBIT off
REC INHIBIT on : REC INHIBIT ON (recording prohibited)

These items select the mode to be in effect for the MAV-555A after the cue-up operation
is completed.
stop
still : Set still mode (search mode).

These items specify whether to output the last picture or use “BLACK MUTING” after a
file is closed.
black
pb : Output the last pict ure.

Sets the ID CODE.

0×00

Sets the Time Code Generator.

USER BIT
ID CODE : Registers the ID CODE.

TC
UB : Only UB is regenerated.
TC & UB : Regenerates TC and UB.

REGEN : Regenerates the time code.
PRESET

: Digital Audio Channel 4 is used.

ignored.

: Selects the output signal as the reference.

port is unloade d.

: REC INHIBIT OFF (recording enabled)

: Set stop mode.

: Black Muting.

.. 0×FF

: Registers the USER BIT without registering the ID CODE.

: Only TC is r egenerated.

: Does not regenerate the time code.

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Expansion menu items (Continued)

Item number Display indication Settings Description

633
634
635

INT / EXT Determines whether the time code generated by the time code generator, or whether the

externally supplied time code is used for the record time code.
INTERNAL : Time code generated by the Time Code Generator is used .

BI

EXTERNAL

: Externally supplied time code is used.

REC RUN / FREE RUN Sets the timing for the start of transfer of the TCG regenerate.

REC RUN

: Transfer starts with REC.

FREE RUN : Normal transfer.

REGEN SOURCE Sets the TC for generation of the original TCG.

LTC

: Generates from the LTC.

VITC : Generates from the VITC.

BINARY GROUP Sets the user bit specifications of the time code generated by the Time Code Generator.

000

: Not specified : Charact er set not used.
001 : ISO character : 8-bit characters in compliance with ISO646, ISO2022
010 : Unassigned-1 : Undefined
011 : Unassigned-2 : Undefined
100 : Unassigned-3 : Undefined
101 : Page/line : SMPTE262M Page/Line Multiplex System
110 : Unassigned-4 : Undefined
111 : Unassigned-5 : Undefined

636
637
638

639
640
641

642
643
644

645
646
647

REC VITC SELECT R1
REC VITC SELECT R2
REC VITC SELECT R3

BI

REC VITC POSITION R1
REC VITC POSITION R2
REC VITC POSITION R3

BI

SUB MENU
SELECT 1

SELECT 2
PB TC REPLACE P1

PB TC REPLACE P2
PB TC REPLACE P3

BI

PB VITC POSITION P1
PB VITC POSITION P2
PB VITC POSITION P3

BI

SUB MENU

Sets whether the time code can be ou tpu t fro m t he VITC time ge n erator wh en record ing
is loaded.
on : Switches to the VITC of the time code generator.
off

: Records the VITC of the input signal.
Selects two lines to insert VITC during recording.

NTSC : 10 Line .. .. .. 20 Line

PAL : 7 Line .. .. .. 22 Line

19 Line 21 Line

These items select the data that is output as VITC and LTC during playback.
off

: Output VITC and LTC from the recorded material.
LTC : Output LTC from the recorded material for LTC and VITC.
TM2 : Output TM2 from the recorded material for LTC and VITC.

These items select two lines for inserting VITC during playback.
(This items are valid only if LTC and TM2 were selected in items 642 to 644.)

NTSC : 10 Line .. .. .. 19 Line

PAL : 7 Line .. .. .. 22 Line

19 Line 21 Line
SELECT 1
SELECT 2

670
671

LTC SELECT R1
LTC SELECT R2

BI

These items select what to use as LTC input.
SYSTEM TC

: SYSTEM TIME CODE .. Selects the system time co de.
LINE INPUT : LINE INPUT .. Selects the LTC that is input to each port.
When the configuration is 3 input/1 output, the R3 port is fixed to SYSTEM TIME
CODE.

679

PB LTC OUTPUT Selects the player port's LTC output mode.

BI

normal

: Outputs the LTC (speed 1x) of the current location.

stop muting : When playback is stopped or paused, LTC output is muted.

701
702

704
705
706

INPUT SETUP REMOVE R1
INPUT SETUP REMOVE R2

BI

(only in 525 mode)
OUTPUT SETUP P1

OUTPUT SETUP P2
OUTPUT SETUP P3

BI

(only in 525 mode)

These items turn SETUP removal from the recording signal on or off.
off
on

These items specify whether to add SETUP to composite video output.
off
on

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16 Line 18 Line

16 Line 18 Line

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Expansion menu items (Continued)

Item number Display indication Settings Description

712
713
714

723
724
725

NON COMPRESS LINE R1
NON COMPRESS LINE R2

BI

SUB MENU

when in 525
mode

when in 625
mode

BLANK LINE SELECT P1
BLANK LINE SELECT P2
BLANK LINE SELECT P3

BI

SUB MENU
when in 525

mode

F1 SELECT 1
F1 SELECT 2
F1 SELECT 3

F2 SELECT 1
F2 SELECT 2
F2 SELECT 3

F1 SELECT 1
F1 SELECT 2
F1 SELECT 3

F2 SELECT 1
F2 SELECT 2
F2 SELECT 3

All Lines : Specify line blanking for each line.

Lines 10 .. 19 throu : Do not perform blanking.

Line 20, 21 full : Perform blanking.

During recording, excludes from compre ssi on the three largest scanning lines of the 1st
Field and 2nd Field. The number of lines in the 1st and 2nd field s must be the same.
Note: Set the sequence for continuous line settings as follows.
NTSC : 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278,

PAL : 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 322, 323, 324, 325,

none
10line .. 21line : Exclude the specified scan lines from compression.

none
273line .. 284line : Exclude the specified scan lines from compression.

none
9line .. 22line : Exclude the specified scan lines from compression.

none
322line .. 335line : Exclude the specified scan lines from compression.

The method for proce ssing the video signal dur ing the vertical blanking intervals
is specified for each line independently.

–
throu : Turn of f blanking for all lines that can be specified in this menu, regardless

blank : Turn on blanking for all l ines th at can be sp ecif ied in this menu, reg ardless

blank

half
throu : Do not perform bl anking.
Notes: • Although the settings for LINE20 and LINE21 can be made as desired,

279, 280, 281, 283, 284

326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335

: Compress.

: Compress.

: Compress.

: Compress.

of the other SUB MENU settings.

of the other SUB MENU settings.

: Perform blanking.

: Perform half-blanking.

actual operation will be as described in the following table. The
underlined portions indicat e special operations.

when in 625
mode

3-30 (E) 3-4 Setup

Throu Half Full

LINE 21
SETTING

• Initial settings: Line 20: “half”, Line 21: “throu”.

All Lines : Specify line blanking for each line.

Lines 7 .. 22 throu : Do not perform blan king.

Line 23 throu : Do not perform blanking.

–
throu : Turn of f blanking for all lines that can be specified in this menu, regardless

blank : Turn on blanking for all l ines th at can be sp ecif ied in this menu, reg ardless

blank

half

of the other SUB MENU settings.

of the other SUB MENU settings.

: Perform blanking.

: Perform blanking.

Throu 20=Throu 20=Half 20=Full

21=Throu 21=Throu 21=Throu

Half 20=Throu 20=Half 20=Full

21=Half 21=Throu

Full 20=Throu 20=Half 20=Full

21=Full 21=Throu

LINE 20 SETTING

21=Half

21=Full

Expansion menu items (Continued)

Item number Display indication Settings Description

726
727

DECODE Y/C SEP MODE R1
DECODE Y/C SEP MODE R2

BI

SUB MENU
when in 525

All Lines : Specify for each line according to other submenus.

mode

The method for processing the video signal dur ing the vertical blankin g intervals
is specified for each line independently.

–
BPF : Perform Y/C color separation on all lines.
B&W : Process as the luminance signal for all lines.

Lines 10 .. 21 BPF : Perform Y/C color separation.

B&W

: Process as the luminance signal for all.

However, for line 21 the default value is BPF.

when in 625
mode

All Lines : Specify for each line according to other submenus.

–
BPF : Perform Y/C color separation on all lines.
B&W : Process as the luminance signal for all lines.

Lines 7 .. 22 BPF : Perform Y/C color separation.

744
745
746

VIDEO ADJUST RANGE P1
VIDEO ADJUST RANGE P2
VIDEO ADJUST RANGE P3

BI

B&W
When the PROCESS CONTROL switch on the front panel is set to "LOCAL," these

items select the variable range for the contro l that is use d when VIDEO or CHROMA is
selected on the front panel.

-3 .. +3dB

: Process as the luminance signal for all.

wide

747

748

OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL
DATA P1
OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL

When the PROCESS CONTROL switch on the front panel is set to "MENU," these
items specify the video output level.

400

0 .. .. 5A8

DATA P2

749

750
751

OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL

BI

DATA P3
CHROMA OUTPUT LEVEL

CONTROL DATA P1
CHROMA OUTPUT LEVEL

When the PROCESS CONTROL switch on the front panel is set to "MENU," these
items specify the chroma output level.

400

0 .. .. 5A8

CONTROL DATA P2

752

753

754

CHROMA OUTPUT LEVEL

BI

CONTROL DATA P3
CHROMA OUTPUT PHASE

CONTROL DATA P1
CHROMA OUTPUT PHASE

When the PROCESS CONTROL switch on the front panel is set to "MENU," these
items specify the chroma phase level.

80

62 .. .. 9E

CONTROL DATA P2

755

756

757

CHROMA OUTPUT PHASE

BI

CONTROL DATA P3
CHROMA SETUP LEVEL

CONTROL DATA P1
CHROMA SETUP LEVEL

When the PROCESS CONTROL switch on the front panel is set to "MENU," these
items specify the setup level (black level).

80

56 .. .. AA

CONTROL DATA P2

758

759
760
761

CHROMA SETUP LEVEL

BI

CONTROL DATA P3
SYSTEM PHASE COARSE P1

SYSTEM PHASE COARSE P2
SYSTEM PHASE COARSE P3

These items set the output video signal in 37ns steps. The range that can be set
is -37µs to +37µs.

400

0 .. .. 7FF

BI

762
763
764

SYSTEM PHASE FINE P1
SYSTEM PHASE FINE P2
SYSTEM PHASE FINE P3

These items set the output video signal in 0.14ns steps. The range that can be
set is 0 to +37ns.
00

.. FF

BI

765
766
767

FREEZE MODE P1
FREEZE MODE P2
FREEZE MODE P3

This item sets how the video signal is output in slow motion playback
Field

: Playback by fields.

Frame : Playback by frames.

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3-4 Setup 3-31 (E)

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Expansion menu items (Continued)

Item number Display indication Settings Description

768
769
770

777 SDTI FORWARD ERROR

778

779
780
781

782

783
784

H BLANKING WIDTH P1
H BLANKING WIDTH P2
H BLANKING WIDTH P3

BI

CORRECTION

SELECTION OF VIDEO/SYNC

BI

DELAY MONITOR

VAR CONROL P1
VAR CONROL P2
VAR CONROL P3

BI

SUB MENU
Y ADD This item specifies whether to forcibly turn Y ADD off in a playback mode other than

ESR When recording or playing back a composite signal, this item s peci fies whet her to

INTERNAL SIGNAL
GENERATOR R1
INTERNAL SINGAL
GENERATOR R2
INTERNAL SINGAL
GENERATOR R3

These items select the horizontal blankin g width for the video output signal. If
analog blanking was se lected, the horizo ntal blanking width conforms with the
RS170A. The wider the blanking width, the narrower the picture is.
narrow
wide : Analog blanking (wide)

Specifies whether or not error correction is automatically performed during SDTI data
transfer using the BKMA-540.
on
off : No error correction

Selects the video ou tput phase that is set for PB/EE on the 013 Se tup menu.
VIDEO DELAY

SYNC DELAY : Adds a sync signal that is offset to match the video signal delay.
These items set up the video process.

normal playback mode (JOG, VAR, SHUTTLE, STILL, etc.).
auto

off : Forcibly turn Y ADD off in any playback mode other than normal

automatically turn the edge subcarrier reducer on/off in accordance with the playback
mode, or to force the edge subcarrier reducer on (in order to play back a non-standard
signal).
auto

on : Force the edge subcarrier reducer on.
These items select the test signal that is output from the internal signal generator.

When off:
No test signal is generated, and the unit operates normally.
When not off:
If an INPUT SELECT switch is h eld down for at least three seconds wh ile lit, a ll INPUT
SELECT switches light and the internal signal generator operates. The selected test
signal is input to the REC port. It is also possible to record this signal.
off
CB100 : 100% color bar signal
CB75 : 75% color bar signal
CB75R : 75% color bar (reverse) signal
BOW : Bowtie signal
PLSBR : Pulse and bar signal
MLTBS : Multi-burst signal
HSWP : HSWP signal (available only in 525 mode)
5STEP : 5-step signal
RAMP : Ramp signal
SH : Shallow ramp signal
RED : Full red signal
GRAY : 50% flat signal
WHITE : 100% flat signal
BB : Black burst signal
SDI : SD I check field signal
NTC7 : NTC7 test signal (available only in 525 mode)
LN330 : Line 330 test signal (available only in 525 mode)

: Digital blanking (narrow)

: Error correct ion conducted

: Ignores vide o sig nal del ays and a dds th e sa me s ync as the outpu t re f

to the video output. In this case, the picture moves downward when
in EE mode.

: Perform Y ADD automatically in any playback mode other than normal

playback mode.

playback mode.

: Turn the edge subcarrier redu cer on/off in accordance with the playback

mode.

: No test signal is generated.

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Expansion menu items (Continued)

Item number Display indication Settings Description

785
786
787

INPUT VIDEO BLANK R1
INPUT VIDEO BLANK R2
INPUT VIDEO BLANK R3

BI

SUB MENU
when in 525

All Lines : Specify line blanking for each line.

mode

These items turn blanking during the input video signal vertical blanking interval
on and off.

–
throu : Turn off blanking for all lines that can be specified in this menu, regardless

of the other SUB MENU settings.

blank : Turn on blanking for all lines that c an be specified in this menu, regar dless

of the other SUB MENU settings.

Lines 10 .. 20 : Do not perform blanking.

throu
blank : Perform blanking.

when in 625
mode

All Lines : Specify line blanking for each line.

–

throu : Turn off blanking for all lines that can be specified in this menu, regardless

of the other SUB MENU settings.

blank : Turn on blanking for all lines that c an be specified in this menu, regar dless

of the other SUB MENU settings.

Lines 7 .. 22 : Do not perform blanking.

throu
blank : Perform blanking.

788
789

VIDEO INPUT AGC/MANU AL
R1

BI

VIDEO INPUT AGC/MANU AL

These items select AGC ON/OFF (MANUAL) for the input video signal.
AGC
MANUAL

R2

791

792

794
795
796

797

VIDEO INPUT MANUAL
LEVEL R1
VIDEO INPUT MANUAL

BI

LEVEL R2
SELECTION OF VIDEO/SYNC

DELAY P1
SELECTION OF VIDEO/SYNC

BI

DELAY P2
SELECTION OF VIDEO/SYNC
DELAY P3

VIDEO EDIT PREVIEW

BI

SWITCHER

These items specify the inpu t v id eo signal level when VIDEO INPUT AGC/MANUAL
(menu 788, 789) are se t to “M A N UAL.”

40

0 .. .. FF

Selects the VIDEO OUTPUT phase for the EE mode.
VIDEO DELAY

: Adds the same SYNC to the VIDEO OUTPUT as to OUTPUT REF

while ignoring the video signal delay. In this case, in EE mode, an
NTSC image moves down 4 lines, whereas a PAL image moves
down 6 lines.

SYNC DELAY : Attaches SYNC that matches the video signal delay.
Sets the output phase of the video playback signal for the Edit Preset status.

internal

: Matches the outp ut phase during EE. Set when previewing the

MAV-555A or while monitoring the VTR output signal.

external switcher : Matches the internal or external video code. Set when switching the

signal with the external switcher and Previewing.

801

AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT

B

MIXING

This item sets the mixing method for the digita l audio or analo g audio that is o utput from
the SDI (SUPER) jack, the audio monitor out jack, and PHONE OUT.
add : Simple addition
rms

: Root mean square

average : Average

802

METER SCALE This item sets the mode for the display of the digital audio level.

BI

peak 0dB

: Assume 0dB as the maximum le ve l, and display t he audio le v el as ne gati ve

values.

ref 0dB : Assume 0dB as the reference level, and display the audio level as positive

and negative values.

803

804

AUDIO LEVEL METER

BI

DIMMER CONTROL

This item sets the brightness of the audio level meter.
0

.. 7 : 0 is the brightest, 7 is the darkest.

AUDIO HEAD ROOM This item sets the headroom for the audio level meter.

BI

20 dB
18 dB
16 dB
14 dB
12 dB
15 dB
9 dB

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Chapter 3 Preparations

Expansion menu items (Continued)

Item number Display indication Settings Description

805

806

809 AUDIO MONITOR MUTING This item specifies the muting of the audio output from the audio monitor.

820

821
822
823

824

827
828
829

880

881
882

883
884

886
887
888

952

DIGITAL JOG SOUND This item turns the digital jog sound on and off.

BI

SHUTTLE MUTING This item specifies audio muting during shuttle operations.

BI

AUDIO OUTPUT MIXING This item specifies the mixing method when mixing the aud io output by the PB ports.

BI

AUDIO OUTPUT CHANNEL P1
AUDIO OUTPUT CHANNEL P2
AUDIO OUTPUT CHANNEL P3

BI

SUB MENU
CHANNEL 1 Select from among none, , 2, 12, 3, 13, 23, 123, 4, 14, 24, 124, 34, 134, 234, and

CHANNEL 2 Select from among none, 1, , 12, 3, 13, 23, 123, 4, 14, 24, 124, 34, 134, 234, and

CHANNEL 3 Select from among none, 1, 2, 12, , 13, 23, 123, 4, 14, 24, 124, 34, 134, 234, and

CHANNEL 4 Select from among none, 1, 2, 12, 3, 13, 23, 123, , 14, 24, 124, 34, 134, 234, and

AUDIO EDIT PREVIEW

BI

SWITCHER

AUDIO OUTPUT PHASE P1
AUDIO OUTPUT PHASE P2
AUDIO OUTPUT PHASE P3

BI

INTERNAL AUDIO SIGNAL
GENERATOR R1
INTERNAL AUDIO SIGNAL
GENERATOR R2
INTERNAL AUDIO SIGNAL

BI

GENERATOR R2

EMPHASIS ON/OFF R1
EMPHASIS ON/OFF R2

BI

RATE CONVERTER R1
RATE CONVERTER R2
RATE CONVERTER R3

BI

SS AUDIO MUTING Specifies whether to use MUTING when playing back Super Slow files at 1/3 speed.

BI

off : Digital channel audio is output without any speed compensation p rocessing.
on
muting : Muting while jog operation is in progress.
+1.0: At settings other than +1.0, JOG is muting.

off
on : Muting is always applied.

normal
muting : mutes the audio output.

add : Simple addition
average : Average
rms

These items make the settings for subs titu tin g, mi xin g and ou tp utti ng the audio
output by the PB ports on each ch annel.

1234. The displayed channels are mixed and output .

1234. The displayed channels are mixed and output .

1234. The displayed channels are mixed and output .

1234. The displayed channels are mixed and output .
Sets the output phase of the Audio playback signal for the Edit Preset Status.

internal

external switcher : Matche s th e in te rna l o r external video code. Set when switching th e

Sets the output ti ming of th e audio pla yback si gnal (SI F, AES/EBU only). With 0x100 as
the reference, as it becomes smaller, the output timing comes earlier, and as it becomes
larger, the output timing comes later.

0×000 .. .. 0×1ff

Selects the device to generate the internal audio test signal.
off
silence : Silent signal .
1 KHz sine : Generates a sine wave of 1KHz - 20dB FS.
1 KHz-9 dB: Generates a sine wave of 1KHz - 9dB FS.

When not off

For any selection other than “off”, press the INPUT SELECT button on the front panel to
switch the button on, and then press and hold do wn the CH1 AU DIO INPUT button f or 3 sec.
or more to switch all of the digital audi o input signals for all channe ls to the intern al audio SG .

When the BKMA-5 13 optio na l bo ard is installed, these items en a bl e an d dis a b le pr e ­emphasis for each individual port.
on
off

Specifies whether an audio AES/EBU rate converter is used.
enable
disable : Does not use a rate converter.

off : Uses MUTING according to the settings in DIGIT AL JOG SOUND (menu

on
Note: In 3/3 speed playback, this setting is off.

: Audio is output af ter speed compensati on processing is app lied.

: Audio is always outpu t.

: outputs audio normally.

: Root mean square

1

2

3

4

: Matches the output phase during EE. Set when previewing the

MAV-555A or while monitorin g the VTR output signal.

signal with the external switcher and Previewing.

0×100

: No audio test signa l is gene r a te d.

: Uses a rate conver ter.

805) and SHUTTLE MUTING (menu 806).

: Uses MUTING.

3-34 (E) 3-4 Setup

3-4-4 Expansion Menu Operation

You can use the same setting operation in the expansion
menu as in the basic menu.

F or details of oper ation in the basic menu, see Sec tion 3-4-2, “Basic
Menu Operation” (page 3-18).

Note

• W hen you want to move the flashing cursor to the
previous item, press the VIDEO button.

3

To set the change d date and time settings, press the
SET button.
To cancel the changes, press the MENU button
instead of the SET button

T o access the e xpansion menu requires t he EM-3 board to
be installed.

For details, refer to the Installation Manual.

3-4-5 System Time Settings

Set the system date and time as follows.

Note

If any input is present at t he TIME CODE IN (SYS TEM)
(page 2-9) connector on the connector panel, that input
takes priority and the system time cannot be set as
described below.

Display panel

COMPOSITE SDI

VIDEO

R1

METER
PANEL

525

625

SYSTEM HDD

PHONES

10

0

CONTROL

SETUP BANK
123

HELP

TOTAL /
REMAIN

TC/UB TC TYPE

MENU

PANEL

FULL /

TIME

SET

PORT SELECT

R2/
P3

INPUT

MONITOR

AES/EBU

L

R

CH1
PRESET

P1

P2

AUDIO INPUT / MONITOR SELECT
CH1

SDI

ANALOG

CH2
PRESET

INPUT

CH2 CH3 CH4

CH3
PRESET

REMOTE

PROCESS
CONTROL

VIDEO

CHROMA

REMOTE

SET UP/BLACK

MENU

CHROMA/PHASE

LOCAL

CH4

VIDEO/MENU

PRESET

PRESET

1,3 2

Note

If you press the SET button while an invalid date is
displayed, that setting will not be set. Repeat the above
process.

Chapter 3 Preparations

1

Simultaneously press the TIMER SEL and SET
buttons for two seconds or longer.
The current date and ti me settings appear in the upper
time data display area on the display panel.

D A T E:

TI : :ME

(

()

D M Y

HM

)

17 0 00/812

/

13 04

Date appears in the order day (D), month (M), and
year (Y), and time appears as hour (H):minute (M).

2

Using the MENU knob, set each of the items day,
month, year, hour, and minute in that order.

• B y turning the MENU knob, you can change the
setting of the currently flashing item.

• By pressing the MENU knob, you can move the
flashing cursor to the next item.

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Chapter 3 Preparations

3-5 Superimposed Character Information

When the CHARACTER switch on the system setup pa nel is turned ON, time
values and text information indicating the operating mode are superimposed on
the signals output from the SDI (SUPER) and ANALOG COMPOSITE (SUPER)
MONITOR OUT connector s. The text information can al so be superimposed on
the P1, P2, P3 VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE) B connectors by making a setting in
the Setup menu.

Note

To control the signal output from the ANALOG COMPOSITE (SUPER)
terminal, specify SWITCH in Setup menu item 008 ANALOG MONITOR
SUPERIMPOSE. This enables yo u to switch the output si gnal on and off by using
CHARACTER SW.

Character adjustment

You can adjust the position, size, and style of the superimposed characters in the
setup menu.

For details, see Section 3-4, “Setup” (page 3-13) .

Displayed information

a Time value type

Time value

b Timecode reader drop-frame indication

c Timecode generator drop-frame indication

d VITC data field indication

TCR.23:59.40.18*
P

E

SHUTLE ST I LL

f PB/EE state

e Selected port

Notes

• The above example shows the display with the factory default settings.

• If the EE state is enabled when monitoring the P1 port in the DTR+Panel mode

• When outputting EE in the Panel mode, ti me dat a is di splaye d at a abov e and

g Operation mode

Displayed information

By changing setup menu item 005 DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT, you
can change the type of time value shown in the second line.

or the P1/P2 ports in the DTR+DTR mode, the time value display in a above
changes to R1/R2 port data.

the playback port data is left as it is.

h File name display

3-36 (E) 3-5 Superimposed Character Information

a Time value type

Indication Meaning

TCR Timecode value from LTC reader
TCR. Timecode value from VITC reader
UBR User bits from LTC reader
UBR. User bits from VITC reader
TM1 Time value for TM1
TM2 Time value for TM2
TCG LTC generator timecode value
TCG. VITC generator timecode value
UBG LTC generator user bit value
UBG. VITC generator user bit value

Note

If the time data is not read correctly, the asterisk mark is
displayed: “T*R”, “T*R.”

b Timecode reader drop-frame indication

A period (“ . ”) indicates drop-frame mode (factory
default).
A colon (“ : ”) indicates non-drop-frame mode.

c Timecode generator drop-frame indication

A period (“ . ”) indicates drop-frame mode (factory
default).
A colon (“ : ”) indicates non-drop-frame mode.

d VITC data field indication

A blank indicates fields 1 and 3.
An asterisk (“ * ”) indicates fields 2 and 4.

e Selected Port

The currently selected port (R1, P1, R2, P2 or RP) is
displayed. Also, when an external de v ic e is select ed,
“T1” or “T2” is displayed.
When RP is selected in BVE mode while moni toring
R1, a small ‘P’ is displayed; and while monitoring P1,
a small ‘R’ is displayed.

f PB/EE Status

If the EE state is enabled when monitoring the
playback port, a small ‘E’ is displayed here. This is
not displayed when an external device is selected.

g Control VTR indication

This part of the display is in two parts, A and B.

• Part A: operating mode

•Part B: tape speed

AB

Note

Indications

Part A Part B

STOP Stopped
F.FWD Fast forward
REW Rewind
PLAY LOCK Play
REC LOCK Recording
JOG STILL Still playback in jog mode
JOG FWD Forward playback in jog mode

JOG REV Reverse playback in jog mode

SHUTLE (speed) Shuttle mode
VAR (speed) Variable mode
PREROL Preroll mode
EDIT LOCK Edit mode
STANDBY OFF* Standby off mode
TAPE UNTHREAD* Cassette not installed

* Displayed only when an external device has been specified.

Operating mode

(N indicator lights)

(n indicator lights)

h File Name Display

When superimposing on the VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE)
B terminal, the name of the file (up to 16 characters)
loaded on the port can be displayed using the lower half of
the display.

Additional information displayed in the
BVE mode

When conducting no nlin ear ed iting in t he BVE mode, the
port name of the port being monitored, IN point, OUT
point, duration, edit channel, and the edit mode are
displayed. The position of the display is set with the “323
Linear Edit Message” item in the Setup menu.

F or details, see description of i nitial settings in S ection 3-4, “Setup ”
(page 3-13).

Chapter 3 Preparations

3-5 Superimp osed Character Information 3-37 (E)

The BVE mode display is shown below.

For details about the BVE mode display, see the MAVE-F555
Operation manual.

Chapter 3 Preparations

OUT
DUR

0 000: 01:00:
0000: 03:00:
0000: 02:00:

V 1 2 3 4RIN

3-38 (E) 3-5 Superimposed Character Information

Chapter 4 Recording & Playback

4-1 Preparations for Recording

4-1-1 Switch Settings

Before recording, make any necessary switch settings. The rele v ant switches are
shown in the following figure: refer to the pages shown in parenthesis.

PORT SELECT buttons

(page 4-2): Selecting the port to be controlled
(page 4-2): Selecting the port to be monitored

VIDEO INPUT SELECT buttons

(page 4-2): Selecting the video signals to be recorded

COMPOSITE SDI

R1

PORT SELECT

R2/

P3

INPUT

MONITOR

CH1

PRESET

P1

R3/
P2

AES/EBU

L

ANALOG

R

SDI

VIDEO
INPUT

AUDIO INPUT / MONITOR SELECT

CH1

CH2 CH3 CH4

CH2

CH3

PRESET

PRESET

CH4
PRESET

REMOTE

PROCESS
CONTROL

REMOTE

MENU

LOCAL

VIDEO

CHROMA

SET UP/BLACK

CHROMA/PHASE

VIDEO/MENU

PRESET

TC/UB and TIMER SEL buttons

(page 2-3): Selecting the timecode displayed

METER

CONTROL

PANEL

PANEL

SETUP BANK

525

625

123

SYSTEM HDD

HELP

TOTAL /

FULL /

REMAIN

10

FINE

TC/UB TIMER SEL

MENU

SET

PHONES

0

INPUT SELECT buttons

(page 4-2): Selecting the
audio inputs to be recorded

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POWER switch: ON

MONITOR SELECT buttons

(page 4-2): Selecting the audio
signals to be monitored

CONTROL PANEL

REAR FRONT

SETUP

PANEL SELECT CHARACTER

SELECT

MEMORY CARD

ACCESS

NONE OFF ONBOTH

1 2 3

METER

PANEL

AUDIO REC/PB LEVEL co ntrols

(page 4-3): Adjusting the recording
levels

4-1 Preparations for Recording 4-1 (E)

CONTROL

PANEL

REMOTE button

(page 4-3): Selecting the device
used for controlling recording
operations (external device
connected to the REMOTE IN
connector, or optional BKMA-505
Control Panel)

4-1-2 Selecting the Recording Port

to be Controlled

Because the MAV-555A can handle up to three recording
ports, when making the various settings concerning
recording that are described later in this chapter it is first
necessary to specify which recording port is the target of
the setting. (Settings must be made individually for each
port.)
To select a recording port, press the PORT SELECT
button that corresp onds to tha t port so that the b utto n is lit.

PORT SELECT
button

P2/P3 Selecting the R2 port 2 input / 2 output

P3/P2 Selecting the R3 port 3 input / 1 output

Application Port configuration

3 input / 1 output

• ANALOG CH1 to CH4 buttons:
signals input to the ANALOG AUDIO INPUT
connectors (channels 1 to 4)

* Requires the optional AD/DA Converter Board

BKMA-513 and Analog Audio Extens ion Unit
BKMA-570.

4-1-5 Selecting the Video and Audio

Signals to be Monitored

This section describes how to select the video and audio
signals to be monitored.

Note

The video and audio signals in the monitor output are
those of the currently selected port.

4-1-3 Selecting the Video Signals

Chapter 4 Recording & Playback

Set the VIDEO INPUT SELECT buttons by the following
procedure, according to the video input signals.

1

With the PORT SELECT buttons, select the recording
port to which the setting applies.

2

Press the SDI or COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT
SELECT button, turning it o n.

•SDI button:
to select the signal input to the SDI INPUT
connectors

• COMPOSITE button:
The optional AD/DA converter board BKMA-513
is required when selecting the signal input for the
VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE) connectors.

4-1-4 Selecting the Audio Signals

Set the AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT buttons as
follows, according to the audio input signals.

1

Press the PORT SELECT button to select the
applicable recording port.

Selecting the video signals to be
monitored

The video signal of the currently selected port is output
from the SDI (SUPER) and ANALOG COMPOSITE
(SUPER) connectors.
Character information is superimposed on the outputs
from these connectors.

For details of settings relating to the superimposed character
information, see Section 3-4 -1, “Ba s ic M enu Se ttin gs” (page 3-13).

Selecting the audio signals to be
monitored

Using the AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT buttons,
switch the audio signals output from the PHONES jack,
SDI (SUPER) connector, and MONITOR OUTPUT L/R
connectors, as follows.

1

Press the MONITOR SELECT button, turning it on.
The AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT buttons
that are lit show the current monitoring selection.

2

Press the corresponding buttons, turning them on, to
select from channels 1 to 4 for the L and R monito ring
channels (a channel can be assigned t o both L and R).

2

Press the INPUT SELECT button, turning it on.
The AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT buttons
which are lit show the current selection.

3

Use the following buttons to select the input channels.
You can select input sources individually for each
channel.

• SDI CH1 to CH4 buttons:
signals input to the SDI INPUT connectors
(channels 1 to 4)

• AES/EBU CH1 to CH4 buttons:
signals input to the AUDIO INPUT (AES/EBU)
connectors (channels 1 to 4)

4-2 (E) 4-1 Preparations for Recording

Notes

• T he monitored audio signal uses the same port as the
video signal.

• Audio signals output from the SDI (SUPER) connector
are 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.

T o adjust the volume of the audio output from the
PHONES jack

Turn the PHONES control.

4-1-6 Adjusting Recording Levels

The unit is controlled fro m the external unit
connected to the REMOTE IN (P1/P2) connector
on the unit’s rear connector panel.

When off:

This unit is controlled from the optional control
panel (BKMA-505).

Note

Before performing the following operation, please select
the applicable ports.

To adjust the recording level

When recording with a reference level

Press the A UDIO REC/PB LEVEL adjustment control, so
that the PRESET indicator lights. The audio signal is
recorded at the preset reference lev el (shown as reference
0 dB for an input of +4 dBm).

To record with manual adjustment

For each channel, press the AUDIO REC/PB LEVEL
adjustment control, so t hat the PRESET i ndicator goes of f,
then adjust so that the average sound level produces an
indication on the level meter close to the 0 dB reference.

Changing the display range of the audio
level meters

By pressing the FULL/FINE button, you can switch the
audio level meter display range.
FULL displa y mode:

the meter display range is -60 dB to 0 dB or -40 dB to
+20 dB.

FINE display mode:

the meter display is enlarged, and a reference marker
lights in the center of the meter, with the display in 0.25
dB steps.

To select the display range in the FULL mode, use extension menu
item 802. See Secti on 3-4-3, “Contents of the Expansio n Menu”
(page 3-21).

4-1-8 Recording Analog Audio

Using the emphasis function

To record audio signals input to the ANALOG AUDIO
INPUT connectors of the BKMA-570 (opt iona l), yo u can
use the emphasis function.
To activate the emphasis function, set EMPHASIS ON in
the expansion menu (883 and 884).

For details of the expansion menu, see Section 3-4-3, “Contents of
the Expansion Men u” (page 3-21).

On playback, for a signal to which emphasis has been
applied, regardless of the setting of the EMPHASIS
switch, de-emphasis processing is automatically applied.
Further, when recording digital audio signals (SDI or
AES/EBU), emphasis is set automatically according to t he
input signal emphasis information. With this unit, this
information cannot be changed.

Chapter 4 Recording & Playback

4-1-7 Selecting the External Device

Used for Controlling
Recording Operations

Use the following procedure to determine whether you
should use the optional control panel (BKMA-505) or an
external unit when recording with the MAV-555A.

1

With the POR T SELECT buttons, select the recording
port to which the setti ng applies.

2

Press the REMOTE button, turning it on or off.
When lit:

4-1 Preparations for Recording 4-3 (E)

4-2 Preparations for Playback

4-2-1 Switch Settings

Before starting playback, make any necessary switch settings. The relevant
switches are shown in the following figure: refer to the pages shown in
parenthesis.

TC/UB and TIMER SEL buttons

(page 2-3): Selecting the timecode

MONITOR SELECT buttons

(page 4-5): Selecting the audio
channels to be monitored

PORT SELECT buttons

(page 4-5): Selecting the port to be controlled
(page 4-5): Selecting the port to be monitored

displayed

COMPOSITE SDI

R1

METER

CONTROL

PANEL

PANEL

SETUP BANK

525

625

123

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SYSTEM HDD

TOTAL /
REMAIN

PHONES

10

0

HELP

FULL /

FINE

TC/UB TIMER SEL

MENU

SET

CONTROL PANEL

REAR FRONT

MEMORY CARD

PORT SELECT

R2/
P3

INPUT

MONITOR

CH1

PRESET

ACCESS

P1

R3/
P2

AES/EBU

L

ANALOG

R

SDI

VIDEO

INPUT

AUDIO INPUT / MONITOR SELECT

CH1

CH2 CH3 CH4

CH2

PRESET

SETUP

PANEL SELECT CHARACTER

SELECT

NONE OFF ONBOTH

1 2 3

METER

CONTROL

PANEL

CH3

PRESET

PANEL

CH4
PRESET

REMOTE

PROCESS
CONTROL

REMOTE

MENU

LOCAL

VIDEO

CHROMA

SET UP/BLACK

CHROMA/PHASE

VIDEO/MENU

PRESET

POWER switch: ON

4-4 (E) 4-2 Preparations for Playback

AUDIO REC/PB LEVEL controls

(page 4-6): Adjusting the playback levels

REMOTE button

(page 4-6): Selecting the
device used for controlling
recording operations
(external device connected to
the REMOTE IN connector, or
optional BKMA-505 Control
Panel)

4-2-2 Selecting the Playbac k Port to

be Controlled

Because the MAV-555A can handle up to three playback
ports, when making the various settings concerning
playback it is first necessary to specify which playback
port is the target of the setting. (Settings must be made
individually for each port.)
T o select a playb ack port, press the POR T SELECT b utton
that corresponds to that port so that the button is lit.

Note

The PORT SELECT button that needs to be pressed in
order to select a playback port depends on the port
configuration selected on the menu, as described in the
table below.

PORT SELECT
button

P3/P2 Selecting the P2 port 2 input / 2 output

P2/P3 Selecting the P3 port 1 input / 3 output

Application Port configuration

1 input / 3 output

4-2-3 Selecting the Video and Audio

Signals to be Monitored

This section describes how to select the video and audio
signals to be monitored.

2

Press the corresponding buttons, turning them on, to
select from channels 1 to 4 for the L and R monitorin g
channels (a channel can be assigned to bot h L and R).

Notes

• The monitored audio signal uses the same port as the
video signal.

• Audio signals output from the SDI (SUPER) connecto r
are 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.

T o adjust the volume of the audio output from the
PHONES jack

Turn the PHONES control.

4-2-4 Selecting the Displayed Time

Data

You c an select the time data displayed in the time data
indicator from the following:

•Time data

• User b its

To display time data

To display time data, use the following procedure.

Chapter 4 Recording & Playback

Note

The video and audio signals in the monitor output are
those of the currently selected port.

Selecting the video signals to be
monitored

The video signal of the currently selected port is output
from the SDI (SUPER) and ANALOG COMPOSITE
(SUPER) connectors.
Character information is superimposed on the outputs
from these connectors.

For details of settings relating to the superimposed character
information, see Section 3-4-1, “Basic Menu Settings” (page 3-13).

Selecting the audio signals to be
monitored

Using the AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT buttons,
switch the audio signals output from the PHONES jack,
SDI (SUPER) connector, and MONITOR OUTPUT L/R
connectors, as follows.

1

Press the MONITOR SELECT button, tu rning it on.
The AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT buttons
which are lit show the current monitoring selection.

1

With the POR T SELECT b uttons, select the playback
port to which the setti ng applies.

2

Press the TC/UB button, turnin g it off.

3

Press the TIMER SEL button , to select the type of
timecode you want to di splay . Each time you press the
TIMER SEL button cycles through the following
indications in the di spl ay panel f or t he playback port
for which the setting is currently being made : L TC t
VITC t TM1 t TM2 t LTC.

To display user bits

To display user bits, use the following procedure.
However , when time data is TM1 or TM2, the user bit does
not appear.

1

With the POR T SELECT b uttons, select the playback
port to which the setti ng applies.

2

Press the TC/UB button, turnin g it on.

3

Press the TIMER SEL button , to select the type of
user bits you want to display. Each time you press the
TIMER SEL button switches bet w e en the following
indications in the di spl ay panel f or t he playback port

4-2 Preparations for Playback 4-5 (E)

for which the settin g is currently being made : LTC
and VITC.
When LTC appears, the LTC user bits are displayed,
and when VITC appears, the VITC user bits are
displayed.

3

Press the D2 button on the HD Digital Video
Controller HKDV-503/900 to switch to the D2 mod e
and make VIDEO PROCESS settings. Furthermore,
Unity values can be changed from setup menu items
747 to 764.

4-2-5 Adjusting Playback Audio

Levels

After choosing a playback port, if the AUDIO REC/PB
LEVEL adjustment control is pressed so that the PRESET
indicator lights, the audio signal is played back at the
preset reference level (shown as reference 0 dB for an
input of +4 dBm).

F or details o f how to set the r efer ence output le vel for the pr eset le vel
(changing head room), refer to the Installation Manual.

To adjust the playback level manually

For each channel, press the AUDIO REC/PB LEVEL
adjustment control, so that the PRESET i ndicator goes off,

Chapter 4 Recording & Playback

then adjust to the desired level.

Notes

• The HD Digital Video Controller HKDV-503 must
be at least version 2.00, and the HKDV-900 must be
at least version 1.10.

• With the MAV-555A, CROSS COLOR cannot be
adjusted

F or details about the setup menu, refer to Section 3-4, “Setup”
(page 3-13).

4-2-6 Selecting the External Device

Used for Controlling Playbac k
Operations

Use the following procedure to determine whether you
should use the optional con tro l panel (BKMA-505) or th e
DTR-3000 when recording with this unit.

1

With the POR T SELECT b uttons, select the playback
port to which the setting applies.

2

Press the REMOTE button, turning it on or off.
When lit:

The unit is controlled from the DTR-3000
connected to the REMOTE IN (P1/P2) connector
on the unit’s rear connector panel.

When off:

This unit is controlle d from the optional control
panel (BKMA-505).

4-2-7 Controlling the Video

Processor by Remote

This section expla ins how to control the interna l digital
video processor with the HD Digital Video Controller
HKDV-503/900 (sold separately).

1

Connect the HD Digital Video Controller HKDV­503/900 to the VIDEO CONTROL connector (D­SUB 25-pin) of the Connector Panel.

For details, refer to the HKDV-503/900 Installation Manual.

2

Press the PROCESS CONTROL button to select
REMOTE. The button lights.

4-6 (E) 4-2 Preparations for Playback

Basic Functions of Each Mode

5-1 Changing the Operation Mode

Chapter 5

As described in Chapter 3, this unit has four operating
modes: “Panel Mode”, “DTR + Panel Mode”, “DTR +
DTR Mode” and “BVE Mode”. The operating mode is
selected using the basic menu.

Note

‘Control Panel’ in this chapter refers to the BKMA-505
Control Panel option, unless stated otherwise.

To change the operati on mode

1

Select the desired mode with the OPERATION
CONFIG (menu 019) basic menu item.

2

Execute -FAST R EBOOT (menu 027) in the basic
menu.
Instead of executing -FAST REBOOT, you can also
turn the unit off and back on.

For basic menu operations, please see Section 3-4-2, “Basic Menu
Operation” (page 3-18).

Note

Before changing to DTR+Panel or DTR+DTR mode, the
following operations must be performed in the Panel
mode:

• Delete the material named “LIVE1” (and “LIVE2”).

• Execute the -ALL ERASE (menu 099) basic menu item.

Please refer to Section 5-3, “Basic Operations with DTR+P anel and
DTR+DTR Modes” (page 5-3) for details.

5-2 Basic Operation with Panel Mode

The Panel mode provides control of the unit from the
Control Panel or the Player port of an editor.

Note

• Recording is indicated by a lit red disk in t he status
display on the display panel for the corresponding
port being used for recording.

Chapter 5 Basic Functions of Each Mode

With version 2.00, the 120 OUTPUT REF LOCK setting
in the Setup menu should be synchronized with a video
input signal.

5-2-1 Recording Operation

Use the following procedure for recording in the Panel
mode:

1

Press the R1 or R2 button to select the recording port.

2

Hold the REC key on the Cont rol Panel, and pr ess the
PLAY key.

• New recording material is created as recording
starts. The name of the recording material is
automatically assi gned by the Control Panel.

To stop recording

To stop recording the current material, do the following.

1

Press the STOP key on the control panel. Recording
to the material stops and the status displ ay changes to
x.
T o cont inue re cording u sing the same materi al name,
hold down the REC key and press the PLAY key.
T o record using a new material name, before you star t
recording, hold down the SHIFT key and press B1
(Unload).
Recording to the material stops and the status display
goes out. The next time you start recording, recording
is done under a new media name.

5-1 Changing the Operation Mode / 5-1 (E)

5-2-2 Playback Operation

Use the following procedure for playback in the Panel
mode:

recording port that was specified by the initial operation
is output as the EE picture.

Note

1

Press PORT SELECT to select the playback port.

2

While holding the MODE button on the Control
Panel, press L1 (Material) to set the Control Panel to
the Material mode.

3

Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to select the
playing material, and press B1 (Load).
A x mark appe ars in the statu s display on the display
panel of this unit corresponding to the playback port
selected in Step 1 to indicate playback is stopped.

4

Press the PLAY key on the Control Panel.
Playback begins and t he B mark lights in place of the
x mark.

5

Press the STOP key on the Control Panel to stop
playback.

Changing the playback material

Chapter 5 Basic Functions of Each Mode

Use the following procedure to change the playback
material from that currently loaded:

1

While holding the SHIFT key on the Control Panel,
press B1 (Unload).

2

Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to select the next
material to play, and press B1 (Load).

Combinations of ports that can be used with EE oper ation
are as indicated by the circles in the table below.

Playback port

P1 P2 P3

R1 OOO

Recording port

(Operation Example)
Outputting the R2 port signal when the EE specification is
made for the P1 port:

1

While holding down the P1 key, press the R2 key.
While the R2 key is held down, the R2 input signal is
output to P1.

2

Press the R2 key.
The display returns to the P1 PB picture.
Subsequently, if the EE specification is made for the
P1 port, the input signal for the R2 port is output as
the P1 EE signal.

Note

In expansion menu item REFERENCE SELECT (menus
349 to 351), when the recording port standard sign al is set
to “input video”, the EE picture is not output.

F or details about the setup menu, refer to Section 3-4, “Setup” (page
3-13).

R2 OO
R3 O

Note

Depending on the settings for the Control Panel, Step 1
may not be necessary.

Please refer to th e BKMA-505 Control Panel Operati ng Manual for
details.

5-2-3 EE Signal Selection

In panel mode, when EE signal output has been specified
for each playback port, it is possible to specify the
recording port for whic h the EE value is to be output.

In order to make this specification, hold down the PORT
SELECT button that corresponds to the target playback
port, and then press the PORT SELECT button for the
recording port for whic h the EE value is to be output.

• While the PORT SELECT bu tton for a reco rding port is
pressed, that EE signal is output. When the PORT
SELECT button for that recording port is released, the
output returns to the PB picture.

• Subsequently, if the EE picture output specification is
made for this playback port, the input signal for the

5-2 (E) 5-2 Basic Operation with Panel Mode

5-3 Basic Operations with DTR+Panel and DTR+DTR

Modes

In DTR+Panel mode, the R1 and P1 ports are controlled
through the DTR-3000, while the other ports are
controlled through the control p anel or an e xternal de vice.
In DTR+DTR mode, R1/P1 and R2/P2 are each controlled
separately through two DTR-3000s.

5-3-1 Initial Setup for DTR+Panel

and DTR+DTR Modes

Before using the DTR+Panel and DTR+DTR modes,
confirm and set up the following:

(1) The DTR-3000 version connected to th is unit must

be CP:V01.30, VS:V01.20 or later.

(2) The DTR-3000 must be set to the

DISK:INDIVIDUAL mode.

(3) The DTR-3000 recording time shou ld be set on thi s

unit.

(4) Whether or not loop recording is used, it shoul d be

set on this unit.

(5) Whether or not partial sav e is perf ormed should be

set on this unit.

Please contact your supplier or Son y represent ati v e if you
require more details about (1) and (2) above.
For more details on (3) and (4) above, please refer to the
following operating information.

For precautions and setup related to LIVE DURATION, please see
Section 3-4-1, “Basic Menu Settings” (page 3-13).

Loop Recording

During loop recording, when the recording time exceeds
the time set for LIVE DURATION, the oldest recorded
material is overwritten, so that even when the length of the
recording exceeds preset recording time, the most recent
recorded images are always stored up to the time set for
LIVE DURATION.

Loop recording is performed by the following procedure:

1

Set the LIVE DURATION (menu 034) on the basic
menu for DTR-1 (and DTR-2) to the desired time.

2

Set DTR-1 LOOP REC (or DTR-2 LOOP REC) on.

3

Assuming it is okay to delete all material on this unit,
execute ALL ER ASE (menu 0 99) on the basic menu,
and reboot the unit.

* If you don’t want to delete all material, change this unit

to the Panel mode, delete the “LIVE1” (and “LIVE2”)
material, the change back to the DTR+Panel (or
DTR+DTR) mode.

For basic menu operations, please see Section 3-4-2, “Basic Menu
Operation” (page 3-18).

Chapter 5 Basic Functions of Each Mode

Setting the Recording Time from the DTR­3000

1

Set DTR-1 (and DTR-2) in LIVE DURA TION (menu

034) on the basic menu to the desired time.

2

Assuming it is okay to de lete al l materi al on this unit,
execute ALL ERASE (menu 099) o n the basi c menu,
and reboot the unit.

* If you don’t want to delete all material, change this unit

to the Panel mode, delete the “LIVE1” (and “LIVE2”)
material, the change back to the DTR+Panel (or
DTR+DTR) mode.

For basic menu operations, please see Section 3-4-2, “Basic Menu
Operation” (page 3-18).

Note

After changing the recording time (LIVE DURATION),
the materials must be d eleted per Step 2 above. It is not
possible to extend the recording time and continue
recording from previously recorded material, or to
otherwise change the recording time in the midst of
recording.

Note

Once material has been reco rded, loop recording cannot b e
turned on or off until the recorded material is erased.

5-3-2 Basic Operations in

DTR+Panel and DTR+DTR
Modes

After the initial settings described in the previous section,
the following operations can be performed.

Recording from the DTR-3000

1

While holding the SHIFT key, press the REC key on
the DTR-3000.
Recording starts at the recording por t of this uni t that
is connected to the operating DTR-3000.

2

To stop recording, hold the SHIFT key and press the
STOP key on the DTR-3000.
To resume recording, hold the SHIFT key while
pressing the REC key again.

5-3 Basic Operations with DTR+Panel and DTR+DTR Modes 5-3 (E)

Refer to the DTR-3000 Operating Manual for further details.
The input signal ca n be verified at the output terminal by pressing
the REC key by itself.

Please refer to the BKMA-505 Operating Manual for editing
procedures.

Re-recording from the beginning of the
recording area

Recording cannot be restarted r andomly within pre viously
recorded material: it is always resumed from the point
where it was last stopped. To re-record from the beginning
of the recording area, perform the following procedure:

1

Assuming it is okay to delete all material on this unit,
execute ALL E RASE (menu 0 99) on the b asic menu,
and reboot the unit.
* If you don’t want to delete all material, change this

unit to the Panel mode, delete the “LIVE1” (and
“LIVE2”) material, the change back to the
DTR+Panel (or DTR+DTR) mode. However, if you
want to retain previously recorded material, rename
it to something other tha n “LIVE1” or “LIVE2.”

2

Follow the above steps for recording from the DTR­3000 to re-record.
Recording starts at the beginning of the recording
area.

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Playback from the DTR-3000

1

Press the PLAY key on the DTR-3000.

• Playback starts at the play back port of this uni t that
is connected to the controlling DTR-3000.

• You can adjust the playback speed using the DTR­3000 Jog control.

Refer to the DTR-3000 Operating Manual for further details.

Saving part of the material during loop
recording

During loop recording, if material is recorded beyond the
time set as the LIVE DURATION, previously recorded
material will be overwritten. If necessary, any part of the
recorded material can be saved as follows to prevent it
from being overwritten.

1

In GOOD SHOT PARAMETER (menu 030), change
the AUTO SAVE setting to “cut up with data” and
restart the set.

2

During recording, cue up to the part which you wish
to save. The interval saved is the one set in SAVE
DURA TION on GOOD SHOT PARAMETER (menu

030), when the save duration starts at the cue point
and the TRIM SIZE is adde d to both ends of the
section.

Notes

• Partial material will not be saved if avai lable di sk space
is insufficient.

• Partial save is also possible when LOOP REC on LIVE
DURATION is OFF (menu 034).

Changing the playback material

The material for pla yback with DTR-3 000 operat ions ca n
be changed from the Control Panel.
Use the same procedure as for the Panel mode to change
the material at the pl ayback port (P1 or P2) bei ng used for
DTR-3000 operation.

For details on th e procedure, refer to Section 5-2 -2, “Playback
Operation” (page 5-2).

Editing from the optional BKMA-505
Control Panel

In the DTR+Panel mode, the R2, P2, P3 Port can be used
from the control pa nel, so the materials bein g spliced/
recorded with operation from the DTR-3000 can be edited
using the existing materi al s in the MAV-555A.
Even if the source material being loop recorded is
overwritten by the Audio Channel mode loop recording
with the Video/Audio mode, the referenced porti on is no t
deleted.

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5-4 Basic Operations in BVE Mode

BVE mode is used for linear editing through an editor.

Notes

• In BVE mode, set expansion MAXIMUM JOG SPEED
(menu 107) to ×1.

• BVE mode can be used only when the configuration is 2
input/2 output or 1 input/3 output.

• BVE mode does not permit editing through the control
panel.

• In the BVE mode, the settings of the PB/EE SELECT
(menu 013, 014) in the Basic menu correspond only to
the PB/EE SELE CT P1 (menu 013) .

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

5-4-1 Port Configuration

In BVE mode, the playback port (P1) is integrated with the
recording port (R1), and can be used as a linear editing
recorder. (The integrated recording/playback port is
called the “RP port.”) When using a 2 input/2 output
configuration, th e R2 port becomes a collection-only port .
When using a 1 input/3 output configuration, the P2 and
P3 ports become playback-only ports.
Files are loaded to the RP port and to the P2 and P3 ports
from the control pane l or the MAVE-F555. The collection
file is loaded automatically to the R2 port. (It is not
possible to manually load any other file to this port.)

edited through the editor. The JOG, SHUTTLE and
PLAY operations can also be performed through the
control panel.

x When performing the operation through the

MAVE-F555

1

Press the port assignment key o n the M AVE-F555 to
which the RP port was assigned.

2

Press the “+”/”–” keys on the MAVE-F555.

Notes

• A file in the process of being collected through the R2
port can be loaded to the R P por t. Ho we ver, the RP por t
is automatically set to REC INHIBIT , and the file cannot
be saved or edited.

• CTL and TC can be used for the time code reference for
the editor. Note that in order to use TC, set expansion
menu “PB TC REPLACE” (menu 642, 643, 644) to
“TM2” in order to output the TM2 data to LTC/VITC.
When a MA VE-F555 is connected for nonlinear editing,
the operation is carried out with TM2 as shown by the
superimposed display. For the above settings, we
recommend you select “TM2.”

Loading a New File for Editing in the RP
Port

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5-4-2 Basic Operation of the RP Port

The RP port is intended for use as a linear editing recorder .
Once a file is loaded through the RP port, insert and
assemble editing can be performed on that f ile just as with
a normal recording/playback VTR.
Connect the RS-422 cable for the RP por t to the REMOTE
IN2 connector.

Loading a File through the RP Port

x When performing the operation through the

control panel

1

Press the R1 button or the P1 button to sele ct the RP
port.

2

While holding do wn the MODE butt on on the control
panel, press L1 (Material) to set the control panel to
material mode.

3

Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to select the
material, and then press B1 (Load). The selected
material file is loaded t o the RP port , and can now be

x When performing the operation through the

control panel

1

Press the R1 button or the P1 button to select the RP
port.

2

If a file is loaded in the RP port, hold down the SHIFT
key on the control panel and press B1 (Unload).

3

Hold down the SHIFT key on the control panel and
press B1 (New Material).

4

A BLACK/MUTING file is created and is loaded to
the RP port.

5

The file that is loaded to the RP port can be used for
insert/assemble editing immediately.

x When performing the operation through the

MAVE-F555

1

Press the R key in the port assignment section of the
MAVE-F555.

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2

Press the New File key on the MAVE-F555.

The overall size of the new file can be specif ie d in th e setu p menu .
For details, refer to Section 3-4, “Setup” (page 3-13).
For details on control panel operation, refer to the BKMA-505
operation manual.
For details on MAVE-F555 operation, refer to the MAVE-F555
operation manual.

5

To stop recording, press the STOP key.

• T he STOP key can also be pressed after the length
of the original file has been exceeded.

• Pressing the STOP key is the only way to halt
recording; pressing PLAY or any other keys will
not halt recording.

Note

The editor’s fast edit function cannot be used to collect a
file through the RP port.

Linear Editing through the RP Port

In order to perform linear editing through the RP port, load
the file to the RP port and then perform insert/assemble
editing through the editor. If the MAV-555A detects the
end of editing through the editor, an editing results file is
created in the MAV-555A and is automatically loaded to
the RP port. The output picture momentarily goes to
black.

Notes

• During insert/assemble intervals in RECORDER
material, LTC/VIT C are replaced with those of the

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PLAYER. In order to consecutively replace the time
codes from the editing results file, set expansion menu
“PB TC REPLA CE” (menu 6 42, 643, 6 44) to “TM2 ” in
order to output the TM2 data to LTC/VITC. When a
MAVE-F555 is connected for nonlinear editing, the
operation is carried out with TM2 as shown by the
superimposed display. For the above settings, we
recommend you select “TM2.”

• The REMOTE setting on the P side is valid. Select the
P1 port first, and then set REMOTE.

5-4-3 Basic Operation of the R2 P ort

In BVE mode, the R2 port is a collection-only port.
Immediately after the MAV-555A is started up in BVE
mode, the recording file is automatically loaded to the R2
port; recording may then begin at any point thereafter.

Collecting through the R2 Port

x When performing the operation through the

control panel

1

Press the R2 button on the control p anel to select the
R2 port.

2

While holding down the REC key on the control
panel, pre ss the PLAY key.
Recording begins. While recording is in progress, a
red z lights in the st atus display area for the R2 p or t
on the displa y panel.

3

To stop recording, press the STOP key.
Recording stops and the red z in the status display
area disappears. Recording can be resumed at any
time by holding down the REC key and pressing the
PLAY key. Repeatedly starting and stopping
recording will produce sequential collection at the
end of the same file.

Manual Recording through the RP Port

Manual recording thr ough t he RP por t is possible thr ough
the following procedure:

1

Press the R1 button or the P1 button to select the RP
port.

2

Use the control panel to load a file to the RP port.

3

Cue up the position in the file from whic h you wish to
begin recording manually.

• You may be gin recor ding from an y posit ion withi n
the file. You cannot, however, specify a recording
start position that is outside of the recorded length
of the file.

4

To begin recording, hold down the REC key on the
control panel and then press the PLAY key.

• R ecording starts from the cued up position in the
file that is currently loaded. Previously recorded
contents are overwritten.

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x When performing the operation through the

MAVE-F555

1

Press the B key and the z key on the MAVE-F555
simultaneously.

2

To stop recording, select the BG port and then press
the x key.
Repeatedly starting and stopping recording will
produce sequential collection at the end of the same
file.

Replacing Files through the R2 Port

x When performing the operation through the

control panel

Follow the pr ocedure described bel ow throu gh the control
panel in order to replace t he file col le c te d in the R2 port
with a new file.

1

Press the R2 button o n th e cont rol panel t o select the
R2 port.

2

On the control panel, hold down the SHIFT key and
press B1 (Unload). The fi le is unloaded and a new f ile
for collecti on is automaticall y loaded to the R2 port in
its place.

x When performing the operation through the

MAVE-F555

When performing the replacement operation through the
MAVE-F555, press the x key while holding down th e z
key in order to f irst unload t he fi le coll ected in the R2 por t
and then replace it with a ne w f ile. When performing this
operation, the BG po rt must be selected and the un it must
not be recording.

2

On the control panel, hold down the MODE button
and press L1 (Materia l) to set the control panel to
material mode.

3

Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to select the
material to be played back, and then p ress B1 (Load).

• You can also select to load the file that is being
collected through the R2 port.

• When the load operation is executed, x lights in the
status display for the P2 or P3 port on the display
panel of the MAV -555A, indic ating that playback is
paused.

4

Press the PLAY key on the control panel. Playback
begins, the indicator changes to B, indicating that
playback is in progress.

Note

If you have just coll ected important information, be sure to
confirm the fi le number and file name in the R2 port bef ore
unloading the file.
In addition, when usin g the control panel, we recommen d
using the RENAME function to change the file name
while recording is in progress. When using the MAVE­F555, we recommend registering the file with the
MEMORY key.

For details on contr ol pan el ope ration, refer to the BKMA-505
operation manual.
For details on M AVE-F555 operation, refer to the MAVE-F555
operation manual.

5-4-4 Basic Operation of the P2 and

P3 Ports

The P2 port operates in the same manner in BVE mode as
it does in panel mode. It can be used as the P LAYER side
for linear editing and as an output port. When using a 2
input/2 output configuration, the file being collected
through the R2 port can also be loaded to the P2 port.
Furthermore, when using a 1 i nput/3 output configuratio n,
output through the P3 port can be controlled through the
control panel or the MAVE-F555.
Connect the RS-422 cable for the P2 port to t he REMO TE
IN4 connector.
Connect the RS-422 cable for the P3 port to t he REMO TE
IN3 connector.

Playback through the P2 and P3 Ports

5

To stop playback, press the STOP key on the contr ol
panel.

x When performing the operation through the

MAVE-F555 (P2 Port)

1

Press the port assignment key on the MAVE-F555
that is assigned to the P2 por t.

2

Press the “+”/“–” keys on the MAVE-F555 to select
the file.

3

Press the PLA Y key on the linear editor or the control
panel. To stop playback, press the STOP key on the
linear editor or the control panel.

x When performing the operation through the

MAVE-F555 (P3 port)

1

Press the BG key on the MAVE-F555.

2

Press the “+”/“–” keys on the MAVE-F555 to select
the file.

3

Press the B key on the MAVE-F555. To stop
playback, press the STOP key on the MAVE-F555.

5-4-5 New File Names

When files are collected o n the R2 P ort, and new files are
assigned to the RP Port, th e y a r e assi gned new file names
as shown below.

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x When performing the operation through the

control panel

1

Press the POR T SELE CT but ton on t he control panel
to select either the P2 or P3 port.

R2 Port Collection BG#XXXX
RP Port New Files NEW#XXXX

*Where “XXXX”, a simple 4-digit number, is added.

When copying existing f iles, a number is added at the end
of the original file name.

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Example: Executing Load Copy on a file named
“Program”
First time Load Copy is executed: Program.1
Second time Load Copy is executed: Program.2

Third time Load Copy is executed: Program.3
If, in the case of the above example, the Load Copy
operation is performed directly on the file “Program.2”,
the system will attempt to create “Program.3”. However,
since “Program.3” already exists, the system will start a
new branch of numbers as follows:

First time Load Copy is executed: Program.2A.1

Second time Load Copy is executed: Program.2A.2
The last digit at th e end of the file name indicates the
number of times Load Copy was executed, while the
portion of the name preceding the last “dot” indicates the
original file name. If multiple branches of duplicates are
made from the original file, a letter is inserted before the
last “dot” in the file name.

Note

If Load Copy is executed repeatedly, the file names will
gradually become longer; if i t is no lon ger p ossible to add
more characters, the name “%LongName” will be used. In
addition, if all branches have been used (i.e., Load Copy
has been used to genera te file names from “ProgramA.1”

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to “ProgramZ.1”) the name “%MaxBr anch” will be used.
Because these alternate names do not bear any relation to
the name of the origi nal file, rename such duplicates wi th
a shorter file name as soon as possible.

5-4-7 Pre-roll Time

When using this unit as the player during DMC editing,
the setting should be at least five seconds.
Also, with DMC editing, the insertion point may be
displaced by one frame.

5-4-8 File Backup Function

If the power to the MAV-555A is accidentally cut while
you are editing a file, the "Backupxxxxx" file (where
xxxxx is the date, for example: 05.20-14:00) is
automatically created. Therefore, if this happens and the
edited file is deleted, you can continue editing using the
backup file. However, if the edited file is unloaded before
the power is cut, backup is not possible. Further, because
the cut point information is not saved along with the
backup file, you cannot per for m cut ju mps or trim cut s in
this file .
You can unload files from the MAVE-D555 and BKMA-

505.

For details about unloading files, refer to the MAVE-D555 and
BKMA-505 operation manuals.

5-4-9 Editing-Related Error

Messages

There are some unique editing function-related errors
which may occur in BVE mode that do not exist in other
modes. These error messages and their remedies are
described below.

5-4-6 Monitoring the RP Port

When either the R1 or P1 key is pressed, both R1 and P1
light to indicate that the RP port is selected. Howe ve r, the
monitored output differs according to which key was
pressed.

When the R1 key was pressed

In this status, you will see “Inp Adj” displayed in the uppe r
left corner of the display panel.
Signals applied to the R1 input te rminal are also present at
the monitor output. The status is the same as INPUT
CHECK with a VTR.
Audio volume and i nput signal selection at the meter panel
apply to the recording material for INSERT/ASSEMBLE
operation.

When the P1 key was pressed

The signal supplied to the R1 port is output in the EE status
when the monitor output is an RP port playback signal, or
when PB/EE has been specified.
Audio volume and video process level at the meter panel
apply to the playback signal.
After pressing the P1 key, perform REMOTE setup of the
RP port. REMOTE mode

[Cut Entry Full]

In BVE mode, cut information for the file being edited
is stored intern ally . Although this information cannot be
used in linear editing, it can be used as cut information
for nonlinear editing when the MAVE-F555 is
connected.
There is a limit on th e number of c uts per f ile. Th e [Cut
Entry Full] error appears when this limit has been
reached, and indicates that the file in question cannot be
edited any further.

Remedy:

• When th e above error is generated, follow the
instructions that are provided in the dialog box that
appears on the control panel. Doing so will clear the
cut information for that file, making further editing on
the file possible.

• This error can be avoided by performing certain
operations through the MA VE-F555. For details, refer
to the “Error Message List” in the appendix in the
MAVE-F555 operation manual.

[Edit Entry Full]

The internal area where cut information is stored limits
the number of files that can be stored. The [Cut Entry
Full] error appears when this limit has been reache d, and

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indicates that no more files can be created for editing.
Because an internal temporary file is created when
editing through the RP por t, editing is no l onger possible
once this error has been generated.

Remedy:

• When the above error is generated, follow the
instructions that are provided in the dialog box that
appears on the control panel. Doing so will clear the
internal cut information area, making further file
creation and editing possible.

• This error can be avoided by performing certain
operations through the MAVE-F555. For details, refer
to the “Error Message List” in the appendix in the
MAVE-F555 operation manual.

[Rec Inhibit]

This error is generated if an attempt was made to record
or edit while the recording port or RP port was in the
“Rec Inhibit” state, or an attempt was made to record or
edit a file with file protection on.

Remedy:
Cancel “Rec Inhibit” or f ile protecti on in order to record
or edit.

[Material Entry Full]

The MAV-555A material management information is
full; no files can be created.

Remedy:
Unneeded files are deleted.

[Nearly Rec Stop]

When editing or recording a collection file in BVE
mode, a four-minute area is allocated on t he HDD; then,
as recording continues, when two minutes of this
allocated area is used up, enough area for two more
minutes is allocated. This operatio n repeats as recording
continues. This error occurs when the area for two
additional minutes cannot be allo cated bec ause the disk
is full. Once this error is generat ed, re cording/editing
stops after two minutes.

is now full, and furth er recording/editing is no t currently
possible.

Remedy:
Delete any unnecessary files.
The next recording operation in the R port will begin
from the start of a new file.
The next manual recording operation in the RP port will
begin from the point where recording was halted.
Editing in the RP port stops automatically, and a new
editing command must be issued.

[Not Enough Space To Rec]

Because the disk is full, there is not enough space to
automatically allocate a four-minute area. Recording/
editing is not possibl e .

Remedy:
Create free space by deleting any unnecessary files.
Once free space has been created, the four-minute area
will be allocated automatically and the error will be
cancelled.

[Too Much Fragmentation]

Too many fragmented files have been recorded on the
HDD and the limit of processing has been exceeded.

Remedy
From the playback port play back the files t hat you hav e
been editing, then by recording the f iles as new files on
the recording port you can continue editing.

[Temp. File Protected]

The temporary file tha t you are using i n th e BVE mode
has been protected in another mode.

Remedy
In any mode other t han B VE mode, check the names of
the files. If any file is prefixed with a percent symbol
(%), set Protect Off.

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Remedy:

• Recording/editing can continue further even after this
error is generated if you delete any unnecessary files
within two mi nutes of the mom ent when this err or was
generated.

• This error can be avoided by performing certain
operations through the MAVE-F555. For details, refer
to the “Error Message List” in the appendix in the
MAVE-F555 operation manual.

[Rec Stopped]

This error is gene rated if no thin g is done duri ng the tw o
minutes after [Nearly Rec Stop] is generated. The disk

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Error Messages

Appendixes

If a malfunction or internal system error/warning occurs
and the MAV-555A unit fails to function properly, the
SYSTEM indicator or HDD indicator on the front panel
lights up red. In addition, when an error occurs, an error
message immediately appears on the time data display on
the front panel. When a warning occurs, you can check the
details by pressing the HELP button.
If an error or warning occurs, refer to the list below and, if
a remedy is indicated, follow the instru c tions given.
Errors and warnings can oft en be co rrected by turnin g the
POWER switch off and t hen back on again. If an error or
warning still occurs after restarting the unit, please cont act
the company from which you purchased the unit.

Error

Power Trouble

Meaning: Detected a malfunction in the power supply

unit.
Power supply may be defective.

EM Board Not Respond

Meaning: Normally: Detected a malfunction in

communications between the
EM-3 Board and other boards.
Thought to be an EM-3 Board
malfunction.

When booting:Failed to boot the EM-3, DM-

127, or FM-81 board. A board
may be defective.

FM Board Not Respond

Meaning: Detected a malfunction in communications

between the FM-81 Board and other boards.
The FM-81 Board may be defective.

R1 Port Not Respond

Meaning: Detected a malfunction in communications

between R1 port control and other boards.
The DM-127 Board may be defective.

R2 Port Not Respond

Meaning: Detected a malfunction in communications

between the R2 port control area and other
boards.
The DM-127 Board may be defective.

R3 Port Not Respond

Meaning: A communications problem was detected

between the R3 port controller and the other
boards.
The DM-127 Board may be defective.

P1 Port Not Respond

Meaning: An abnormality has been detected in a data

transfer between the P1 port control area and
another board.
The DM-127 Board may be defective.

P2 Port Not Respond

Meaning: Detected a malfunction in communications

between P2 port control and other boards.
The DM-127 Board may be defective.

P3 Port Not Respond

Meaning: A communications problem was detected

between the P3 port controller and the other
boards.
The DM-127 Board may be defective.

SLOT3 Not Respond

Meaning: Detected a malfunction in communications

between the optional BKMA-540 and some
other board.
The BKMA-540 may be defective.

RAID Com. Error

Meaning: Detected a malfunction in communications

between the RAID control display and the FM­81 Board.
The PU-121 Board or FM-81 Board may be
defective.

Appendixes

Error Messa g es A-1 (E)

RAID Error

Meaning: Detected malfunctions in two or more HDDs

making up the RAID.
Recording and playback do not run correctly.
By pressing HELP , you can vie w the numbers of
HDDs displaying warnings.

Warning

DM2 File Open Fail

Meaning: Upon startup, failed to allocate space for the

LIVE2 material for R2 and P2 ports in DTR +
DTR mode. R2 and P2 ports cannot be
controlled from the DTR-3000. A recording
time exceeding recording capacity may have
been set for LIVE DURATION (menu 034) on
the basic menu.

Remedy: See “DM1 File Open Fail.”

Fan1 Trouble

Meaning: Detected a malfunction in the left fan unit (as

viewed when facing the rear panel).
The fan unit may be defective.

Fan2 Trouble

Meaning: Detected a malfunction in the central fan unit

(as viewed when facing the rear panel).
The fan unit may be defective.

Fan3 Trouble

Meaning: Detected a malfunction in the right fan unit (as

viewed when facing the rear panel).
The fan unit may be defective.

Ref. Missing

Meaning: Reference signal is not input.
Remedy: Input the reference signal.

Ref. Not Lock

Meaning: Cannot synchronize with the reference signal.

The reference signal or FM-81 Board may be

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Remedy: Confirm that the reference signal and “525/625”

DM1 File Open Fail

Meaning: Upon startup, failed to allocate space for the

Remedy: Press the TOTAL/REMAIN button and conf irm

defective.

(menu 010) settings on the base menu are
correct. If they are correct, the FM-81 Board
may be defective.

LIVE1 material for R1 and P1 ports in
DTR+PANEL or DTR+DTR mode. R1 and P1
ports cannot be controlled fr om the DTR-3000.
A recording time exceeding recording capacity
may be set for LIVE DURATION (menu 034)
on the basic menu.

the settings for SysRemain (HDD available
space) and “LIVE DURA TION” (menu 0 34) on
the basic menu. When the operation mode is
DTR+Panel, this warning occurs if the “LIVE
DURATION” setting for DTR-1 exceeds
SysRemain. When the operation mode is
DTR+DTR, this warning occurs if th e LIVE
DURATION settings for DTR-1 plus DTR-2
plus three minutes exceeds SysRemain. Correct
the LIVE DURA TION settings, then reboot the
unit.

EM Board Warning

Meaning: Detected a malfunction on the EM-3 Board.

The EM-3 Board may be defective.

FM Board Warning

Meaning: Detected a malfunction on the FM-81 Board.

The FM-81 Board may be defective.

FM Battery Warning

Meaning: Detected a malfunction in the battery that

maintains settings on the FM-81 Board.
The battery may be discharged.

R1 port Warning

Meaning: Detected a malfunction in the R1 port control

area.
The DM-127 Board and DPR-189(A) Board
may be defective.

R2 port Warning

Meaning: Detected a malfunction in the R2 port control

area.
The DM-127 Board and DPR-189 (B) Board
may be defective.

R3 port Warning

Meaning: Detected a malfunction in the R3 port control

area.
The DM-127 Board and DPR-189 (B) Board
may be defective.

P1 port Warning

Meaning: Detected a malfunction in the P1 port control

area.
The DM-127 Board and DPR-189 (A) Board
may be defective.

P2 port Warning

Meaning: Detected a malfunction in the P2 port control

area.
The DM-127 Board and DPR-189 (B) Board
may be defective.

P3 port Warning

Meaning: Detected a malfunction in the P3 port control

area.
The DM-127 Board and DPR-189 (B) Board
may be defective.

A-2 (E) Error Messages

RAID SBX(U) Warning

Meaning: Detected a malfunction in communications

between the FM-81 Board and RAID.
The FM-81 Board and PU-121 Board may be
defective.

RAID SBX(D) Warning

Meaning: Detected a malfunction in communications with

the FM-81 Board in the PU-121 Board.
The FM-81 Board and PU-121 Board may be
defective.

RAID Battery Warning

Meaning: Detected a malfunction in the battery that

maintains PU-121 Board settings.
The battery may be discharged.

* Only a 1× time code signal can be input to the

TIMECODE IN (SYSTEM) jack.

Remedy: Check the signal that is being input to the

TIMECODE IN (SYSTEM) jack. If the correct
signal is being input, there may be a hardware
problem with the LTC Reader IC (IC1101) on
the FM-81 board.

EM Mixer Config Fail

Meaning: Detected a malfunction in communications in

the EM-3 Board. The EM-3 Board may be
defective.

EM Recorder Init. Fail

Meaning: Was unable to initialize the RP port on th e EM-

3 board in the BVE mode.

RAID Flash Warning

Meaning: A Flash ROM malfunction detected in the PU-

121 Board.
The PU-121 Board may be defective.

HDD xx Warning

Meaning: Errors o c cur frequently while reading/writing

HDD number xx.

HDD xx Fail

Meaning: HDD number xx cannot be used due to

malfunction.

HDD xx Unknown HDD

Meaning: HDD number xx has not been recognized yet.

This message appears when a new repl acement
HDD is inserted.

Remedy: Run -NEW HDD (menu 098) from the base

menu and restore AV data to the new HDD.
During restoration, “Rebuilding” is displayed
on the front panel. Do not turn off the power
until restoration is complete.

HDD xx SPC Error

Meaning: SPC connected to HDD number xx is not usa ble

due to malfunction.
The IF-837 Board may be defective.

HDD xx No HDD

Meaning: No HDD is inserted in HDD slot number xx.

EM Router Init. Fail

EM Router Init. Fail

Meaning: The video router on the EM-3 board cannot be

initialized. The EM-3 bo ard may be defective.

TM Warning LTC

Meaning: Either the correct time code signal is not being

input to the TIMECODE IN (SYSTEM) jack on
the rear panel, or there may be a hardware
problem with the LTC Reader IC on the FM-81
board.

Temperature Rise

Meaning: The internal temperature of the unit is too high.

If the unit is being used in a normal temperature
environment, this error may indicate tha t the fan
is not functioning properly.

Remedy: Confirm that no fan warning has been output.

LoopRec Will Stop

Meaning: The remaining available recording space is

exceeded and partial save performed during
loop recording. If recording continues, the
available recording space becomes insufficient
and recording is stopped.

Remedy: To co ntinue recording, delete the pa rtially sav ed

file or the unnecessary unedited file to crea te
space. Once the file is deleted and the warning
display disappears, it is possible to continue
loop recording.

Material Entry Full
Nearly Rec Stop
Rec Stopped
Not enough Space To Rec
Too Much Fragmentatio n
Temp. File Protected

These are all special errors that may occur while editing in
BVE mode. For details on these errors, refer to Section 5­4-9, “Editing-Related Error Messages” (page 5-8).

EF-30 Boot Fail
EF-30 ConfgFail
EF-31 ConfigFail

These errors can occur only with the BKMA-560 or
BKMA-561 installed, and indicates that the EF-30 board
or EF-31 board has malfunctioned.

Appendixes

Error Messa g es A-3 (E)

Specifications

General

Power supply vo lt age

100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Current co nsumption

100 V : 5.5 A, 240 V : 2.3 A

(with all options installed)

Operating temperature

+5°C to +40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Peak inrush current

(1)Power ON, current probe method:

69 A (240 V), 29 A (100 V)

(2)Hot switching inrush current,

measured in accordance with
European standard EN55103-1: 47 A
(230 V)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Humidity 2 0% to 90%
Mass Approx. 45 kg (110 lb 4 oz) (with all

options installed)

Dimensions 424 × 265.6 × 631 mm (16

7

24

/8 inches) (width/he ight/depth)

(excluding projections)

3

/4 × 101/2 ×

Operation

Appendixes

Recording/playback time
MAV-555A/10 9 hours, 40 min. (max.) at 30-Mbps bit

rate, 16-b it audio sampling. (7 hours,
20 min. at 40-Mbps bit rate; 5 hours,
40 min. at 50-Mbps bit rate)

MAV-555A/20 19 hours, 20 min. (max.) at 30-Mbps bit

rate, 16-bit audio sampling. ( 14 hours,
40 min. at 40-Mbps bit rate ; 11 ho urs,
20 min. at 50-Mbps bit rate)

Search speed In shuttle mode

Stationary ±500 times normal speed

Jog mode

–4 to +4 times normal speed
However, the screen quality is the
same as in the shuttle mode if the
speed exceeds ±1 times normal speed.

Variable mode

–2 to +2 times normal speed
Cue-up time Minimum 0.5 s
Shortest time difference when sending

60 frames

Port configuration

Select 3 input/1 output, 2 input/2

output, or 1 input/3 output on the

menu

Digital video system

Codec

Compression Complies with MPEG-2 4:2:2 Profile @

Main Level, GOP N=1
Bit rate 50 Mbps, 40 Mbps, 30 Mbps, selectable
Encoding samples

Y: 720/line
B-Y/R-Y: 360/line

Encoded lines 525: 7-262, 270-525

625: 7-310, 320-623

Digital video signal format

Sampling frequency

Y: 13.5 MHz
R-Y/B-Y: 6.75 MHz

Quantization 8 bits/sample

Digital inputs and out puts

Frequency rangeY: 0.5 to 5.75 MHz +0.5/-0.75 dB

R-Y/B-Y: 0.5 to 2.75 MHz +0.5/-0.75 dB

Analog composite input/output
(with optional BKMA-513 installed)

Frequency rangeY:0 to 4.2 MHz +0.5/-0.5 (NTSC)

0 to 4.8 MHz +0.5/-1.0 (PAL)
Signal-to-noise ratio

53 dB or more
Differential gain2% or less
Differential phase

2° or less
Y/C delay 20 ns or less
K factor (2T pulse)

1% or less
Output SCH phase

Complies with RS-170A/CCIR R.624-3
LF nonlinearity 3.0% or less (includes quantization

noise)

Digital audio system

Digital audio signal format (channels 1 to 4)

Sampling frequency

SDI :48 kHz

(synchronous with video)

AES/EBU :48 kHz

(not synchronized with video)
Quantization 20 bits/sample, 16 bits/sample, sel ectable
Wow and flutter Unmeasurable
Headroom 20 dB (or 18 dB, 16 dB, 14 dB, 12 dB, 15

dB, 9 dB, selectable)

A-4 (E) Specifications

Analog input/output
(with optional BKMA-513 installed)

A/D, D/A Quantization

20 bits/sample

Frequency characteristics

20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB (0 dB,

1 kHz)

Dynamic range 95 dB or more

(1 kHz, emphasis on, 20 bits/sample)

90 dB or more

(1 kHz, emphasis on, 16 bits/sample)

Distortion 0.05% or less

(1 kHz, emphasis on, +4 dBm, 600 Ω)

Cross-talk -85 dB or less

(1 kHz, between channels, 20 bits/
sample)

-80 dB or less
(1 kHz, between channels, 16 bits/
sample)

Input reference level

+4 dBm (+4/0/-3/-20 dBm, selectable)

Emphasis T1 = 50 µs, T2 = 15 µs

(on/off selectable during recording)

CH1/2, CH3/4
BNC (2) ×2 ports
Complies with AES-3id-1995

ANALOG AUDIO INPUT

XLR, 3-pin, male (4) ×2 ports
LOW OFF: -60 dBu, high impedance,

balanced

HIGH OFF: +4 dBu, high impedance,

balanced

HIGH ON: +4 dBm, 600 Ω termination,

balanced

(with optional BKMA-570(J) connected)

TIME CODE IN

BNC (1) ×2 ports

0. 5 to 18 Vp-p, 3.3 kΩ, unbalan ced

TIME CODE IN (SYSTEM)

BNC (1)

0. 5 to 18 Vp-p, 3.3 kΩ, unbalan ced

* When the cable is not connected to the loop-thr ough out

connector , loo p- th rough is automatically terminated (at
75 Ω). When the cable is connected, termination goes
off.

Processor adjustment ranges

Video system

Recording lev el ±3 dB/-∞ to +3 dB, selectable
Chrominance level

±3 dB/-∞ to +3 dB, selectable

Setup/black level

±30 IRE/±210 mV

Hue/chrominance phase

±30°

System phase COARSE: ±30 µs (37 ns steps)

FINE: 0 to +37 ns (0.14 ns steps)

Audio system

Input level -∞ to +12 dB
Output level -∞ to +12 dB

Input connectors

SDI INPUT BNC (2, active loop-through) ×3 ports

Serial digital (270 Mbits/s)
SMPTE 259M/CCIR 656-III

REF. VIDEO INPUT

BNC (2, loop-through)
black burst or composite sync

0. 3Vp-p, 75 Ω, (automatic termination )*
synchronized load

COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT

BNC (2, loop-through) ×2 ports

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, (automatic termination )*
synchronized load

(with optional BKMA-513 installed)

AUDIO INPUT (AES/EBU)

Output connectors

SDI OUTPUT BNC (2) ×3 ports

Serial digital (27 0 M bits/s)
SMPTE 259M/CCIR 656-III

VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT (SDI)

BNC (1), with superimposed character

information, SMPTE /CCIR 656-III

COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT

BNC (2) ×3 ports, character

superimposition provided (B only)

1. 0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , negative
synchronization

(when the optional BKMA-513, sold

separately, is installed)

VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT (COMPOSITE)

BNC (1), with superimposed character

information

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, synchronized load

AUDIO OUTPUT (AES/EBU)

CH1/2, CH3/4
BNC (2) ×3 ports
Complies with AES-3id-1995

ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT

CH1/2/3/4
XLR, 3-pin, female (4) ×3 ports
+4 dBm (with 6 00 Ω load), low

impedance, balanced

(with optional BKMA-570 (J)

connected)

MONITOR OUTPUT (L/R)

XLR, 3-pin, male (2)
+4 dBm (with 6 00 Ω load), low

impedance, balanced

Appendixes

Specifications A-5 (E)

TIME CODE OUTBNC (1) ×3 ports

2.2 Vp-p (with 600 Ω load) , low
impedance, unbalanced

PHONES JM-60 stereo phones jack

-∞ to -12 dBu (with 8 Ω load),
unbalanced

Remote connectors

REMOTE IN 1/2/3/4

D-sub 9-pin, female ×4 (supports So ny’s

9-pin VTR protocol and DISK
protocol)

REMOTE IN/OUT 1/2

D-sub 9-pin, female ×2, for external

VTR control (compatible with SONY
9PIN VTR protocols)

REMOTE PARALLEL I/O

D-sub 50-pin, female ×1, 24 inputs (5 V

CMOS), 24 outputs (open collector)

Ethernet* RJ45 ×1, 10 Base T
SPA RE D-sub 9-pin, female ×1
Video CONTROL

D-sub 25 pins, female ×1, video process

control playback system (total of 3
independent ports)

* Ethernet is a registered trademark of the XEROX

Corporation.

Dial panel MAVE-D555
Audio feeder panel BKNE-1011

In the interests of continuing product development,
specification and e x ternal appe arance are l iable to c hange
without prior not ice.

Memory Card (sold separately)

Appendixes

Compatible memory cards: ATA flash card (PCMCIA 2.0
(JEIDA 4.1), PCMCIA ATA 1.02, Type 2-compatible)
Capacity: at least 8 MB

Recommended products: “MemoryStick” +
adapter

PC card adapter: MSAC-PC2N
“MemoryStick”: MSA-8AN (8 MB)

Supplied accessories

Operation Manual (1)
Installation Manual (1)

Optional accessories

Control panel BKMA-505
Control panel case kit BKMA-506
AD/DA converter board BKMA-513
SDTI board BKMA-540
Asynchronous Network Board BKMA-550
Video Effect Board BKMA-560
Video Effect Expansion Board BKMA-561
Analog audio expansion unit BKMA-570
Rack mounting kit RMM-555
Editing panel MAVE-F555
MAV Contents Manager for Editor BZMA-E555

A-6 (E) Specifications

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