Sony MAV-555SS User Manual

MULTI ACCESS VIDEO DISK RECORDER

MAV-555SS (Ver. 2.32)

OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 1) Serial No. 10001 and Higher

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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WARNING:Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may

require the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING:THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER

COUNTRIES.

1. Use the approved power cord (3-core mains lead)/appliance connector/plug with earthing-contacts that conforms to the safety regulations of each country if applicable.

2. Use the power cord (3-core mains lead)/appliance connector/ plug conforming to the proper ratings (voltage, ampere).

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Um Feuergefahr und die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden, darf das Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.

Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.

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WARNING:THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA

ONLY.

If you have questions on the use of the above power cord/ appliance connector/plug, please consult a qualified service personnel.

AVERTISSEMENT: CET AVERTISSEMENT EST

APPLICABLE AUX AUTRES PAYS.

1. Utiliser un cordon d’alimentation approuvé (conducteur d’alimentation 3 âmes)/connecteur d’appareil/prise avec contacts de mise à la terre conforme aux règles de sécurité de chaque pays si applicable.

2. Utiliser un cordon d’alimentation approuvé (conducteur d’alimentation 3 âmes)/connecteur d’appareil/prise conforme aux valeurs nominales (tension, ampérage) correctes.

S’adresser à un personnel de service qualifié pour toute question concernant l’emploi du cordon d’alimentation/connecteur d’appareil/prise ci-dessus.

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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 herrschenden Spannungsanforderungen (Spannung, Stromstärke) entsprechen.

Bei Fragen über die Eignung und Sicherheit von Netzkabeln (dreiadrig), Geräteanschlüssen und Netzkabelsteckern wenden 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 Configuration) 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

WARNING

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

AVERTISSEMENT

CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À LA TERRE.

WARNUNG

DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET WERDEN.

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 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).

Für Kunden in Europa

Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt sowohl die EMV-Direktive (89/336/EEC) als auch die Direktive Niederspannung (73/23/EEC) der EG-Kommission. Die Erfüllung dieser Direktiven bedeutet Konformität für die folgenden Europäischen Normen:

• 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 beschränktem Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).

Voor de Klanten in Nederland

Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat.

Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen moet worden. De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.

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

Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze verwerkt worden.

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 Deutschland

Die in diesem Produkt verwendete Speicherbatterie muß während der Lebensdauer des Produkts nicht ausgetauscht werden.

Wenn die Batterie nach langer oder intensiver Nutzung erschöpft ist und entsorgt werden muß, wenden Sie sich bitte an den Händler, bei dem Sie das Produkt erworben haben. Um einen möglichen Kurzschluß oder elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, darf die Batterie nur durch qualifiziertes Kundendienstpersonal herausgenommen und ausgetauscht werden.

Entsorgen Sie die Batterie als Sondermüll. Entsorgen Sie sie nicht im normalen Müll.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 MAV-555SS Overview......................................1-1

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

1-3 Changes from Ver. 1.00....................................1-4

1-3-1 Changes from Ver. 1.00 to Ver. 2.32..........1-4

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 MAV-555SS Modes...........................................3-1

3-2 Connecting External Devices ........................ 3-10

3-2-1 Connections with the Panel Mode........... 3-10

3-2-2 Connections with the DTR

+ Panel Mode.........................................3-13

3-2-3 Connections with the DTR

+ DTR Mode.......................................... 3-15

3-2-4 BVE Mode Connections..........................3-16

3-3 External Synchronization of Output Video

Signals ...........................................................3-17

3-4 Setup................................................................3-18

3-4-1 Basic Menu Settings................................3-18

3-4-2 Basic Menu Operation.............................3-23

3-4-3 Contents of the Expansion Menu ............3-26

3-4-4 Expansion Menu Operation..................... 3-41

3-4-5 System Time Settings ..............................3-41

3-5 Superimposed Character Information......... 3-42

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

4-1-6 Adjusting Recording Levels......................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 Remotely Controlling the Video Processor4-6

Chapter 5 Basic Functions of Each

Mode

5-1 Motion Modes ...................................................5-1

5-1-1 Changing the Motion Mode.......................5-1

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

5-2 Changing the Operation Mode........................5-2

5-3 Basic Operation with Panel Mode ..................5-2

5-3-1 Recording Operation..................................5-2

5-3-2 Playback Operation....................................5-2

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

5-4 Basic Operations with DTR+Panel

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

5-4-1 Initial Setup for DTR+Panel

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

5-4-2 Basic Operations in DTR+Panel

and DTR+DTR Modes.............................5-4

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

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

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

5-5-3 Basic Operation of the R2 Port ..................5-7

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

5-5-5 New File Names.........................................5-8

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

5-5-7 Pre-roll Time ..............................................5-9

5-5-8 File Backup Function.................................5-9

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

Appendixes

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

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

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About This Operation Manual

This section describes the organization and use of this manual in using the Sony MAV-555SS Multi Access 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 manual is put together, 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 and functions of the MAV-555SS, preparations for operation, basic operations, and other essential information required 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 understanding 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 basic operation of the various modes of the MAV-555SS described in Chapter 3.

Appendixes

• Error Messages

This appendix lists MAV-555SS 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 chapters 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 and Functions of Parts

This lists the parts of the unit by function, with summaries of their operation.

Chapter 3 Preparations

This gives an overview of the various modes of the MAV555SS (two motion modes and four operation modes), and describes how external devices are connected according to the selected mode.

Chapter 4 Recording & Playback

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

About This Operation Manual 3 (E)

Using this manual

Descriptions 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.

3-4-2 Basic Menu Operation

To change the f actory def ault sett ings, pr oceed as f oll ows.

Display p ane l

METER

CONTROL

PANEL

ETUP BANK

525

625

123

SYSTEM HDD

Numbers on switches etc. refer to steps in procedure

Step number in procedure

Results of a step and related information

Description of step operation

Cross-reference

HELP

TOTAL /

FULL /

REMAIN

TIME

PHONES

TC/UB TC TYPE

SET

2 3,4,5

Set the SE T UP SE LEC T swit ch on the system setup panel t o the desired menu bank.

Note

When t he menu bank is modif ied af ter power up, the M AV-5 55SS must be r estart ed or the FA ST R EBOO T (menu 0 27) on t he Basic menu must be executed. (C hanges i n settings made whi le the power is off do not become eff ecti ve t he next t ime t he power i s turned on. I t i s necessary t o star t up the system a second time.)

Press the MENU button. A menu i tem appears in t he time counter display in the di splay panel .

Item number and name flashes

0 0 2POS: C H A R H -

Turn t he M ENU contr ol t o select t he it em you want t o change. Turni ng the M ENU control clockwi se increases the it em number, and turni ng it countercl ockwise decreases the it em number.

Press the M ENU control once. Thi s all ows the setti ng to be changed, and t he sett ing value flashes.

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.

Turn t he MEN U contr ol to change t he sett ing.

COMPOSITE SDI

VIDEO

REMOTE

INPUT

PORT SELECT

PROCESS CONTROL

VIDEO

R2/

CHROMA

AUDIO INPUT / MONITOR SELECT

INPUT

CH1

CH2 CH3 CH4

REMOTE

SDI

SET UP/BLACK

AES/EBU

MONITOR

CHROMA/PHASE

LOCAL

ANALOG

CH2

CH3

CH4

VIDEO/MENU

CH1

PRESET

When t he desi red setti ng appears, press the ME NU control once more. Thi s confi rms the setti ng, and the menu i tem number and name starts f lashing agai n.

To change settings in a menu item including a submenu, see the section, “Menu items with submenus”.

To make other menu sett ings, repeat steps 3 t o 5.

CH2: Audio monitor output. Same as the Rch signal. CH3: No output. CH4: No output.

To adjust the volume of the audi o output from the PHONES jack

Turn the PHONES contr ol.

4-1-6 Adjusting Recording Levels

Note

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

To adjust the recording level

When recording with a reference level

Press the AUDIO REC/PB LEVEL adjustment control, so that the PRESET indicator lights. The audio signal is recorded at the preset reference level (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 that the PRESET indicator goes off, 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 display 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 Expansion menu item 802. See Section 3-4-3, “Content s of the Expansion Menu” (page 3-26).

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-555SS.

With the PORT SELECT buttons, select the recording

port to which the setting applies.

Press the REMOTE button, turning it on or off.

Setting

When t he settings are compl ete, press the SET but ton. T hi s saves t he set ti ng s, an d th e di spl ay r etu rns t o showing a ti me value.

To cancel setting changes

I n step 7 above, bef ore pressing the SE T button, press the MENU button. Thi s exits t he menu mode, without savi ng the setti ngs.

To change the menu display group by group

To change the menu di spl ay group by group, press the CH ROMA button ( it i s not necessary to hold down t he button) . I n this state, turni ng the ME NU cont rol moves f rom one menu group to t he next. To r eturn to the M AI N MEN U displ ay, press the CH ROMA button once more, or cli ck the MENU control.

Modes of operating the MENU control

I t i s possi ble to sel ect ei ther of tw o modes in whi ch the M ENU control operat es when selecti ng it ems or changing setti ngs: either the value changes onl y when you tur n the control , or the value conti nues changing even when you stop turni ng. Nor mally, the state i s such that when you use the M ENU control to select items or change setti ngs, the val ue changes only w hen you turn t he M ENU control ( the val ue stops changing when you stop t urning) . However , i f y ou press the SET UP/ BL ACK button, tur ning on the PRE SET i ndicator above and to the lef t of the M ENU control, the menu it em or setti ng continues changing even w hen you stop turni ng. To stop the change when t he PRESET i ndicat or is l it, do any of the fol lowi ng:

Item number and name

002 POS:CHARH-

Setting flashes

When lit:

The unit is controlled from 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).

4-1-8 Recording Analog Audio

Using the emphasis function

To record audio si gnals input to the ANALOG AUDIO INPUT connectors of the BKMA-570 (optional), you 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 Menu” (page 3-26).

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 the input signal emphasis information. With this unit, this information cannot be changed.

3-4 Se tup

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Chap ter 3 Pre para tions

Chapter 4 Recording & Playback

4 (E) About This Operation Manual

Example of procedure description

4-1 Prepar ations for Recording

4-3 (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.

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Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 MAV-555SS Overview

Chapter 1 Overview

The MAV-555SS is a multi-access video disk recorder that supports Super Motion Camera recording of video conforming to the MPEG-2 4:2:2 Profile@Main Level compression format, yielding an excellent image quality. The MAV-555SS is also capable of simultaneous recording of Super Motion images and playback in Sony Super Motion mode (henceforth, SS mode) or Standard Motion mode (henceforth, SD mode). These two motion modes can be selected from the setup menu. High compatibility with VTR-based editing systems is preserved by a VTR-like interface, with the added benefits of high-speed search functions and nonlinear editing made possible by hard disk recording. In SS mode, the internal hard disk drive (henceforth, HDD) provides a maximum recording time of 6 hours and 20 minutes (30 Mbps/16-bit audio). Recording bit rates of 30, 40, or 50 Mbps can be selected. Input/output can be

1-2 Features

configured as 1 input/1 output. The signal type is SDI (4:2:2) for video input/output. AES/EBU is available for audio input/output. In SD mode, the HDD provides a maximum recording time of 19 hours and 20 minutes (30 Mbps/16-bit audio). Recording bit rates of 30, 40, or 50 Mbps can be selected. Input/output can be configured as 2 input/2 output, 1 input/ 3 output, or 3 input/1 input. The signal type is SDI (4:2:2) for video input/output. SDI (4:2:2) and AES/EBU are available for audio input/output. Regardless of the motion mode, installing optional boards (BKMA-513, BKMA-570) allows the use of analog input and output. An optional dedicated control panel (BKMA-505) is available for real-time control of recording and playback, nonlinear editing, and more.

For details about the SD and SS modes, see Section 3-1, “MAV555SS Modes” (page 3-1).

■ SS mode only

Super Motion video and audio synchronized playback

In SS mode in the 1 input/1 output configuration, you can record video with an image quality 3 times sharper than normal and perform synchronized playback of video and audio.

Easy changing between the SS and SD modes

When the MAV-555SS is not in SS mode, it is possible to change to SD mode from the setup menu and perform normal operations in 2 input/2 output, 1 input/3 output, and 3 input/1 output configurations.

Material sharing between modes

In SD mode, you can play back (at 1/3 speed) and edit material recorded in SS mode.

Compatible with two different Super Slow cameras

The MAV-555SS simultaneously supports three SDI inputs from the BVP-9500WS System (Sony Super Motion Camera System) and provides one SDI Super Motion output. It can do the same for the Philips LDK23 Camera System. Switch between these two formats from the setup menu.

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

Flexible I/O Configuration Possible

Various I/O and control panel options are set according to the external equipment that is connected and the operating environment. The standard input and output

Chapter 1 Overview

configurations of the unit and when various optional boards are installed are shown below.

I/O signals Configuration for standard

SDI video Standard AES/EBU digital

audio Composite analog

video

Analog audio (four channels)

Time codes •Standard

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

equipment and when using optional boards

Standard

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

• 1 output only

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

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

operability and response for scene searches, while a unique shuttle system reduces frame drop-out. Variable speed playback is supported by the dedicated control panel (using the optional BKMA-505 control panel) 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. To enhance its function as a disk recorder, high speed cueup for editing points is also possible.

Real-time playback process control

Process control of audio and video inputs and outputs can be carried out in real time, using the level adjustment knob on the front panel of the unit.

Menu-driven setup

The operating conditions, initial settings for interfaces to other devices, and other settings can be controlled by menu operations on the front panel of the unit.

■ Common to SS and SD modes

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 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 selected Motion mode, as shown in the following table.

Input/output signal

Audio 16-bit 20-bit 20-bit 20-bit

SS mode 6 h 20 min 5 h 20 min 4 h 50 min 3 h 40 min SD mode

For details about the SD and SS modes, see Section 3-1, “MAV555SS Modes” (page 3-1).

High grade AES/EBU digital audio as standard equipment

This unit provides four independent 20-bit/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 emphasis on operability as a disk recorder. In particular, the unit provides VTR-like

30 Mbps 40 Mbps 50 Mbps

19 h 20 min

16 h

14 h 40 min 11 h 20 min

Nonlinear editing functions through the control panel

The optional control panel (BKMA-505) can be used to perform nonlinear editing through a user interface similar to that used for conventional VTR editing. Furthermore, independent audio channel editing is possible for up to 4 channels.

Note

Version 2.30 or later is required for the control panel (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

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 code appears on the display panel.

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 example, even if a drive fails during recording, an equivalent drive interpolates 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.

■ SD mode only

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

One of the advantages of a hard disk recorder (such as the MAV-555SS) over a conventional VTR is the ability to simultaneously access, edit, and output material (stored as files) that is being recorded. The MAV-555SS 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/output port configurations 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 operating environment. The standard input and output configurations of the unit and when various optional boards are installed are shown below.

I/O signals Configuration for standard

SDI video/audio 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 equipment: 2 input/2 output, 1

input/3 output, 3 input/1 output

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

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

Linear editing functions

The MAV-555SS is equipped with the “BVE mode”, an operation mode that provides the unit with linear editing capabilities. If the operation mode is switched to BVE mode, the MAV-555SS recording and playback ports are integrated, and the recorder can then be used as a recording/playback VTR. This mode allows the MAV555SS 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-555SS playback port can still be connected to editing machines such as the BVE-600 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 and the MAVE-D555 dial panel.

• Control by LTC from a BVE editor.

• Auto Assembly editing from a BVE editor.

Ability to record asynchronous signals

By setting the standard signals of each recording port as input signals, input signals that are asynchronous with the reference signals can be recorded.

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1-3 Changes from Ver. 1.00

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Improved BVE Mode

The following improvements were made.

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

• Ability 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.

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• Ability to save cut point information.

• Ability to change the recording level with the Editing Fader Panel BKNE-1011, and to select the MAV-555SS (in SD mode) internal RP port or VTR for the recorder to mix or swap audio channels.

• Ability to insert video with voice over editing.

• Ability to make cuts using only the RP port.

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

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

• 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-555SS.

Common to SS and SD modes

Control Panel BKMA-505

This is a dedicated control panel, which can be installed in the front blank panel of the MAV-555SS (interface cables are supplied). It controls recording, playback, and editing 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 extension cable as a set. This kit makes it possible to use the MAV-555SS at a distance of up to 10m from the control panel.

AD/DA Converter Board BKMA-513

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

• To be able to use analog audio, the BKMA-570 analog audio expansion unit is also necessary.

• The 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.

• Cannot input analog SS signals in SS mode.

Analog Audio Expansion Unit BKMA-570

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

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

Rack Mount Kit RMM-555

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

SD mode only

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

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

For more details about materials that employ effect transitions, see the BKMA-505 Control Panel Operation Manual. For information about the patterns that can be used and other details, refer to the Video Effect Board BKMA-560 Operation Manual or Video Effect Board BKMA-561 Operation Manual.

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 connected to the MAV-555SS, it 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 conventional BVE editing. Furthermore, nonlinear editing operations that were not possible with BVE editing can also be performed.

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Editing Fader Panel BKNE-1011

This panel can be used to adjust audio levels and make effect settings when performing nonlinear editing with the MAV555SS and the MAVE-F555, MAVE-D555, or BKNE-1011.

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Names and Functions of Parts

2-1 Front Panel

METER PANEL

SETUP BANK

525

625

123

SYSTEM HDD

Meter panel

PHONES

HELP

TOTAL / REMAIN

TC/UB

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

• Meter panel (upper)

• Blank panel (lower)

CONTROL

PANEL

FULL /

FINE

TIMER SEL

SET

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COMPOSITE SDI

AUDIO INPUT / MONITOR SELECT

CH1

CH2 CH3 CH4

SDI

CH2 PRESET

VIDEO INPUT

CH3 PRESET

CH4 PRESET

REMOTE

PROCESS CONTROL

REMOTE

LOCAL

VIDEO

CHROMA

SET UP/BLACK

CHROMA/PHASE

VIDEO/MENU

PRESET

PORT SELECT

R2/ P3

INPUT

MONITOR

CH1 PRESET

R3/ P2

AES/EBU

ANALOG

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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 Panel.

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

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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

SETUP BANK

525

625

123

SYSTEM HDD

HELP

TOTAL /

FULL /

REMAIN

PHONES

FINE

TIMER SEL

TC/UB

SET

f LED indicators g Display panel

h SET button

i MENU button

PORT SELECT

R2/

INPUT

MONITOR

CH1 PRESET

R3/

AUDIO INPUT / MONITOR SELECT

CH1

SDI

AES/EBU

ANALOG

CH2 PRESET

COMPOSITE SDI

VIDEO INPUT

CH2 CH3 CH4

CH3 PRESET

CH4 PRESET

REMOTE

PROCESS CONTROL

REMOTE

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 indicators

o VIDEO/MENU control

p VIDEO PROCESS setting section

q REMOTE button

Meter panel

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a PHONES jack

By connecting stereo headphones with an impedance 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 PORT SELECT buttons (k) and AUDIO INPUT SELECT/MONITOR SELECT buttons (l)). Adjust the monitor volume with the PHONES control (b).

b PHONES control

This adjusts the volume of the output from the PHONES jack.

c Display selection section

TOTAL/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 level meter range 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 dB 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 toggles between LTC and VITC user bit information.

TC/UB (timecode/user bits) 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 Warning level), press this button to display details 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 cumulative 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 Warning level), this indicator flashes red. During normal operation it lights green. When 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 level) 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, refer to the “Error Messages” appendix (page A-1).

f LED indicators

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 panel 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 standard 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 READY

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 figure 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 corresponding channel. 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

LTC VITC UB

TM1 TM2

REMOTE LOCAL

READY

E EOVER OVER OVER OVER

-10

-20

-30

-40

-60

CH15

20 2

-1

-10

-20

-2

-40 dB

E E

-10

-20

-30

-40

-60

CH26

20 2

10 1

-1

-10

-20

-2

-40 dB

E E

-10

-20

-30

-40

-60

CH37

20 2

10 1

-1

-10

-20

-2

-40 dB

Indicators Audio level meters

E E

-10

-20

-30

-40

-60

CH48

20 2

10 1

-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 being displayed. When user bits from LTC or VITC are displayed, the UB indicator also appears.

i MENU button

Pressing this button lights the indicator, and displays a setup menu item. Press once again to clear the menu display without changing 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 serial digital video signal input 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 source 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 port. Press this button, turning it on, then press the required AUDIO INPUT/

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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 VIDEO PROCESS setting modes. Press one of the buttons, lighting the indicator, 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 adjustment applies only to the currently selected playback port.

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MONITOR SELECT buttons

Select the audio signals monitored on the 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 output channels, the channels are mixed to form the monitor output.

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

controls

These adjust the recording or playback levels for each of the four channels on the currently selected port. If the currently selected port is a recording port, these control the recording level, 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 the 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 setup menu. For menu operation, please refer to Section 3-4, “Setup”. While the indicator of 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 of the knob is

off While the PRESET indicator is lit, the preset value for the currently selected VIDEO PROCESS setting mode is used, and adjustment is not possible. By pushing in the knob, the PRESET indicator goes 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 level 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 internal video processor is

under control of the Setup menu.

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LOCAL: The internal video processor is controlled

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

LOCAL: This unit is controlled only 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 PANEL connector c CONTROL PANEL switch

CONTROL PANEL

REAR FRONT

d MEMORY CARD slot

e SET UP SELECT switch

f PANEL SELECT switch

g CHARACTER switch

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

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a POWER switch

Set this to the ON position 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 connector on the front panel or to the connector on the rear panel. If there are control panels connected to both connectors, this switch determines 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 separately) 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 default 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. However, changes are not effective 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 valid menu bank is indicated 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 any 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 3-18).

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.

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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

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

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

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

p Ground terminal

2-8 (E) 2-3 Connector Panel

a VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE) connectors (BNC

type)

Input composite video signals (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 (BNC 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 time codes from an external device. This jack connects 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). (However, when the configuration is 3 input/1 output, SYSTEM is always used at the R3 port.)

Note

h ETHERNET1) (10BaseT) connector

In order to control the MAV-555SS 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.

Ethernet is a registered trademark of the XEROX Corporation.

i REMOTE (Remote Control Input/Output)

Connectors

REMOTE IN connector (R1, P1, R2/P3, R3/P2, SPARE)

When controlling the MAV-555SS through an external device, use the 9-pin remote control cable to connect this connector to the external device.

REMOTE IN/OUT connector (1, 2)

When controlling an external device from the MAV555SS, use the 9-pin remote control cable to connect the external device to this connector.

VIDEO CONTROL connector (D-SUB 25 pins)

When controlling the internal digital video processor 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 PARALLEL I/O connector (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.

For information on the BKMA-570 connectors, refer to Section 2-4, “Analog Audio Expansion Box BKMA-570” (page 2-11).

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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 audio 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 with the meter panel’s MONITOR SELECT buttons and AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT buttons.

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SDI (SUPER) connector

This outputs a serial digital video/audio signal. The audio output signals output by this 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

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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 optional BKMA-560 is installed, 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

These connectors cannot be used.

n SDI IN (Serial Video/Audio Input) connectors

(BNC type)

The left jack inputs serial digital video/audio signals. When the power is on, signals that are input to the jack on the right is output through an internal circuit, making a bridge connection possible in SD mode. A maximum of three inputs are available.

o SDI OUT (Serial Video/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.

q - AC IN connector

Connect to a power outlet using the power cord (1776-997-11) (sold separately).

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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 necessary for analog input and output.

INPUT

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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)

Audio Input

Level Impedance

High impedance (approx. 20 kΩ)

600 Ω HIGH-ON (upper

Switch Setting

LOW-OFF (lower position)

HIGH-OFF (central position)

position)

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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

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Chapter 3 Preparations

3-1 MAV-555SS Modes

Before using the unit, you need to select a mode according to how you want to use the MAV-555SS. The available modes are described below.

Motion modes (Two modes)

The motion modes allow you to select the MAV-555SS playback and recording speeds. When you want to record/playback at standard speed, select the SD mode (Standard Motion mode). When you want to record/playback at 3 times speed, select the SS mode (Sony Super Motion mode).

• SS mode: The MAV-555SS can simultaneously record signals

• SD mode: This is the mode to use under normal recording or

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input from Sony Super Motion or Philips cameras and perform playback at -3/3 to 3/3 speed. In SS mode, you can only use the Panel and DTR+Panel operation modes. For details, see “Operation modes” below.

playback conditions. It allows you to edit material recorded in SS mode and to play back such material at 1/ 3 speed. In SD mode, you can use all four operation modes. For details, see “Operation modes” below.

Operation modes (Four modes)

The operation modes allow you to select how the MAV-555SS is controlled. There are four modes to select from.

• Panel mode: This mode allows you to control the MAV-555SS from the optional BKMA-505 Control Panel, Player port on the editor, or an external device.

• 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: The MAV-555SS is used as a recorder VTR.

This section contains examples of system configurations for each mode, as well as required option settings.

Select the motion mode from Basic menu item 042 PORT CONFIGURATION. Select the operation mode from Basic menu item 019 SYSTEM OPERATE CONFIGURATION. For details about the Basic menu, see Section 3-4, “Setup” (page 3-18). For details about how to connect external devices according to the mode, see Section 3-2, “Connecting External Devices” (page 3-10).

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Panel Mode

SS Mode (Sony Super Motion Mode)

Camera Control Unit

CCU-900 + BKP-9330

Sony Super Motion

Camera system

BVP-9500WS + CA950

REF

In this mode you can record input signals from Sony Super Motion and Philips cameras, and perform playback simultaneously. This mode allows you to select the Panel and DTR+Panel operation modes. The following illustration shows a three SDI input and one SDI Super Motion output system form a BVP-9500WS System (Sony Digital Super Motion Camera System) connected to the MAV-555SS.

Monitor

COMPOSITE SDI

VIDEO

REMOTE

INPUT

PORT SELECT

PROCESS CONTROL

SDI

AES/EBU

ANALOG

AUDIO INPUT / MONITOR SELECT

CH1

CH2 CH3 CH4

CH2 PRESET

VIDEO

CHROMA

REMOTE

SET UP/BLACK

CHROMA/PHASE

LOCAL

CH4 PRESET

VIDEO/MENU

PRESET

monitor output

CH3 PRESET

R2/ P3

INPUT

MONITOR

CH1 PRESET

SDI/Composite output

SETUP

PANEL SELECT CHARACTER

SELECT

NONE OFF ON80TH

1 2 3

SDI x 3

REF

525

PHONES

METER PANEL

625

SYSTEM HDD

CONTROL PANEL

SETUP BANK

123

HELP

TOTAL /

FULL /

REMAIN

TIME

TC/UB TC TYPE

SET

CONTROL PANEL

REAR FRONT

MAV-555SS

HOLD RESET TC/UB TC TYPE

Sync Generator

PB EE PB

TRIM

IN OUT

AUDIO

ENTRY

OUT

DMC EDIT

DELETE

L10

MEMORY

L11

PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

REVIEW

B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7

MODE SHIFT

PORT SELECT

EXT

R2/

PLAYER

MULTI

CONTROL

REC

PREROLL EDIT

REW PLAY F. FWD STOP

SHUTTLE

JOG VAR

RECORDER

Control Panel

BKMA-505

Note

• In SS mode, set the MAV-555SS expansion menu OUTPUT REF LOCK (menu

120) to REF, and REFFERENCE SELECT (menus 349, 350, 351) to output ref.

• In SS mode, it is necessary to adjust the MAV setting of the Camera Control Unit (CCU-900). For details about this setting, refer to the CCU-900 Installation Manual, section 1-5-4, “VPR-57 Board (BKP-9330)”.

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SD Mode (Standard Motion mode)

Sync Generator

REF. REF.

RS 422

VTR

REF.

SDI/Composite

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.

Control Panel

RS 422

BKMA-505

HOLD RESET TC/UB TC TYPE

PB EE PB

TRIM

IN OUT

AUDIO

ENTRY

OUT

DMC EDIT

DELETE

L10

MEMORY

L11

PREVIEW

AUTO EDIT

REVIEW

B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7

MODE SHIFT

METER

CONTROL

PANEL

SETUP BANK

525

625

123

SYSTEM HDD

HELP

TOTAL /

FULL /

REMAIN

FINE

PHONES

TC/UB TC TYPE

SET

PORT SELECT

EXT

R2/

PLAYER

MULTI

CONTROL

REC

PREROLL EDIT

REW PLAY F. FWD STOP

PORT SELECT

R2/

AUDIO INPUT / MONITOR SELECT

INPUT

CH1

SDI

AES/EBU

MONITOR

ANALOG

CH1

CH2

PRESET

RECORDER

COMPOSITE SDI

VIDEO INPUT

CH2 CH3 CH4

SHUTTLE

JOG VAR

REMOTE

PROCESS CONTROL

VIDEO

CHROMA

REMOTE

SET UP/BLACK

CHROMA/PHASE

LOCAL

CH3

CH4

VIDEO/MENU

PRESET

monitor

SDI/Composite

CONTROL PANEL

SETUP

PANEL SELECT CHARACTER

REAR FRONT

SELECT

NONE OFFON80TH

1 2 3

LTC

MAV-555SS

Monitor

To VTR or Server

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VTR

Analog Audio

Analog Audio Expansion Unit

BKMA-570

Analog Audio

2 input/2 output configuration example

Note

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

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