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.

AVERTISSEMENT

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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 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: 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).

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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WARNING

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

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CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À LA TERRE.

WARNUNG

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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 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).

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 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.

Für Kunden in Deutschland

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

3-4-2 Basic Menu Operation	Turn the MENU control to change the setting.
To changethe factory default settings, proceed as follows.	Item number and name

7	Display panel			0 0 2	:	C H A R	H - P O S
	R1	P 1	VIDEO	REMOTE
			INP UT
	R2/P 3	P 2
HELP							0 6

2

3,4,5

5

Setting flashes

setup

1 Set theSET UPSELECT switch on thesystem

When the desired setting appears, press the MENU

panel to the desired menu bank.

control once more.

Chapter

This confirms thesetting, and themenuitem number

and name starts flashing again.

3

Note

Preparations

When the menu bank is modifiedafter power up, the

To change settings in a menu item including a submenu, see the

section, “Menu items with submenus”.

MAV-555SSmust berestartedor theFAST REBOOT

6

(menu 027) on the Basic menu must be executed.

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

(Changes in settings made while the power is off do

7 When thesettings are complete, press theSET button.

not becomeeffectivethenext timethepower is turned

CH2: Audio monitor output. Same as the Rch signal.

When lit:

on. It is necessary to start up the system a second

This saves the settings, and the display returns to

time.)

CH3: No output.

showing a time value.

The unit is controlled from the external unit

CH4: No output.

connected to the REMOTE IN (P1/P2) connector

2 Press the MENU button.

on the unit’s rear connector panel.

To cancel setting changes

To adjust the volume of the audio output from the

When off:

A menu item appears in the time counter display in

In step 7 above, before pressingthe SET button, press the

PHONES jack

MENU button.

This unit is controlled from the optional control

the display panel.Turn the PHONES control.

panel (BKMA-505).

Item number and name flashes

This exits the menu mode, without saving the settings.

To change the menu display group by group

4-1-6

Adjusting

Recording Levels

4-1-8 Recording Analog Audio

0

0

2

:

C

H

A

R

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P

O

S

To change the menu display group by group, press the

CHROMA button (it is not necessary to hold down the

Note

button).

Using the emphasis function

Before

performing

the

following

operation,Inpleasethis state,selectturning the MENU control moves from one

the

applicable

ports.

0

6

To record audio signals input to the ANALOG AUDIO

menu group to the next. To return to the MAIN MENU

INPUT connectors of the BKMA-570 (optional), you can

display, press the CHROMA button once more, or click

the MENU control.

use the emphasis function.

To

adjust the

recording

level

To activate the emphasis function, set EMPHASIS ON in

Modes of operatingthetheExpansionMENU controlmenu (883 and 884).

For details of the Expansion menu, s e Section 3-4-3, “Contents of

When recording with a reference levelIt is possible to select either of two modes in which the

Setting

the Expansion Menu” (page 3-26).

Press the AUDIO REC/PB LEVEL

adjustmentMENUcontrol,controlsooperates whenselectingitems or changing

that the PRESET indicator lights. The audiosettings:gnaleitheris the value changes only when you turn the

On playback, for a signal to which emphasis has been

3 TurntheMENU controlrecordedtoselectat the thepr setitemreferenceyouwantlevelto (showncontrol,as refeorencethe value continues changing even when you

change.

0 dB for an input of +4 dBm).

stop turning.

applied, regardless of the setting of the EMPHASIS

Turning the MENU control clockwise increases the

switch, de-emphasis processing is automatically applied.

item number, and turning it counterclockwise

Normally, the state is such that when you use the MENU

Further, when recording digital audio signals (SDI or

To record with manual adjustment

control to select items or change settings, the value

decreases the item number.

AES/EBU), emphasis is set automatically according to the

For each channel, press the AUDIO REC/PBchangesLEVELonly whenyouturntheMENU control (thevalue

input signal emphasis information. With this unit, this

adjustment control, so that the PRESET indicatorstops changinggoes off,when you stop turning).

information cannot be changed.

4 Press the MENUthencontroladjustonceso. that the average sound levelHowever,producesifanyoupress theSETUP/BLACK button, turning

This allows thesettingto bechanged, and

setting

value flashes.

indication on the level metther close to the 0ondBther ferencePRESET. indicator above and to the left of the

MENU control, the menu item or setting continues

changing even when you stop turning.

Changing the display range of the audio

level meters

To stop the change when the PRESET indicator is lit, do

any of the following:

By pressing the FULL/FINE button, you can switch the

audio level meter display range.

FULL display mode:

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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, “Contents 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.

1With the PORT SELECT buttons, select the recording port to which the setting applies.

2Press the REMOTE button, turning it on or off.

Playback & Recording 4 Chapter

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

Example of procedure description

4 (E) About This Operation Manual

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.

About This Operation Manual 5 (E)

Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 MAV-555SS 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

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).

1-2 Features

■ 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.

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

Overview 1 Chapter

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
	equipment and when using
	optional boards
SDI video	Standard
AES/EBU digital	Standard
audio
Composite analog	• BKMA-513 (AD/DA converter board)
video		is needed
	•	1 output only
Analog audio (four	• BKMA-570 (analog audio expansion
channels)		unit) is needed
	• BKMA-513 (AD/DA converter board)
		is needed
Time codes	•	Standard

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

■ 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	30 Mbps		40 Mbps	50 Mbps
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	19 h 20 min	16 h	14 h 40 min	11 h 20 min

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

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.

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
	equipment and when using
	optional boards
SDI video/audio	Standard equipment: 2 input/2 output, 3
	input/1 output, 1 input/3 output
AES/EBU digital	Standard equipment: 2 input/2 output, 1
audio	input/3 output, 3 input/1 output
Composite analog	• BKMA-513 (AD/DA converter board)
video	is needed
	• Select from: 2 input/2 output, 2 input/1
	output, 1 input/3 output
Analog audio (four	• BKMA-570 (analog audio expansion
channels)	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
Time codes	• Standard equipment

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

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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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.

•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

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

•Meter panel (upper)

•Blank panel (lower)

Meter panel

METER			CONTROL
	PANEL		PANEL
525	625	SETUP BANK
		1	2	3
SYSTEM				HDD
			HELP
		TOTAL /		FULL /
PHONES		REMAIN		FINE
		TC/UB		TIMER SEL
0	10
		MENU		SET

		COMPOSITE	SDI
R1	P1	VIDEO			REMOTE
		INPUT
PORT SELECT					PROCESS
R2/	R3/				CONTROL	VIDEO
P3	P2
	AUDIO INPUT / MONITOR SELECT					CHROMA
INPUT	CH1	CH2	CH3	CH4	REMOTE

	SDI		SET UP/BLACK
		MENU
	AES/EBU
MONITOR
	L	LOCAL	CHROMA/PHASE

ANALOG

R

CH1	CH2	CH3	CH4	VIDEO/MENU
PRESET	PRESET	PRESET	PRESET	PRESET

Blank panel

CONTROL PANEL	SETUP	PANEL SELECT	CHARACTER
	SELECT
REAR FRONT	1 2 3	NONE 80TH	OFF ON

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 f LED indicators

g Display panel

METER			CONTROL
	PANEL		PANEL
525	625	SETUP BANK
		1	2	3
SYSTEM				HDD
			HELP
		TOTAL /		FULL /
PHONES		REMAIN		FINE
		TC/UB		TIMER SEL
0	10
		MENU		SET

		COMPOSITE	SDI
R1	P1	VIDEO			REMOTE
		INPUT
PORT SELECT					PROCESS
R2/	R3/				CONTROL	VIDEO
P3	P2
	AUDIO INPUT / MONITOR SELECT					CHROMA
INPUT	CH1	CH2	CH3	CH4	REMOTE

	SDI		SET UP/BLACK
		MENU
	AES/EBU
MONITOR
	L	LOCAL	CHROMA/PHASE
	ANALOG
	R

CH1	CH2	CH3	CH4	VIDEO/MENU
PRESET	PRESET	PRESET	PRESET	PRESET

h SET button i MENU button

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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aPHONES 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).

bPHONES control

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

cDisplay 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).

dHELP 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.

eERROR/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).

fLED 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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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).

g Display indicators panel

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.

	Status indication					Time data indication
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Names		E	OVER	E	E	OVER	E	E	OVER	E	E	OVER	E
		0		20	0		20	0		20	0		20
		dB		2	dB		2	dB		2	dB		2
		-10		10	-10		10	-10		10	-10		10
	REC INHI			1			1			1			1
and		-20		-1	-20		-1	-20		-1	-20		-1
	LTC VITC UB
				0			0			0			0
ofFunctions	TM1 TM2	-30		-10	-30		-10	-30		-10	-30		-10
		-40		-20	-40		-20	-40		-20	-40		-20
	REMOTE LOCAL			-2			-2			-2			-2
		-60		-40	-60		-40	-60		-40	-60		-40
	READY		CH15	dB		CH26	dB		CH37	dB		CH48	dB
Parts	Indicators					Audio level meters

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.

• Remote/local setting

This shows whether the port is set to LOCAL or REMOTE.

• Port status

When the port is operating normally, the READY indicator appears.

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.

hSET button

Press this button after changing a setup menu item.

iMENU 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.

jVIDEO 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.

kPORT 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.

lAUDIO 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.

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.

mAUDIO 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.

nPB/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.

oVIDEO/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.

pVIDEO 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.

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.

qREMOTE 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 connected to the REMOTE IN connector.

LOCAL: This unit is controlled only from the optional BKMA-505 Control Panel.

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).

2-2 System Setup Panel

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

System setup panel

Accessing the system setup panel

a POWER switch

b CONTROL PANEL connector c CONTROL PANEL switch

CONTROL PANEL			SETUP	PANEL SELECT		CHARACTER
			SELECT
REAR FRONT	MEMORY CARD	ACCESS	1 2 3	NONE	BOTH	OFF ON
				METER	CONTROL
				PANEL	PANEL

d MEMORY CARD slot

e SET UP SELECT switch

f PANEL SELECT switch

g CHARACTER switch

System setup panel

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aPOWER switch

Set this to the ON position to power on this unit.

bCONTROL PANEL connector

Connect an optional BKMA-505 Control Panel.

cCONTROL 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.

dMEMORY 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

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

eSET 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).

fPANEL 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.

gCHARACTER 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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Connector Panel

a VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE) connectors

i REMOTE connectors

b VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE) connectors

j AUDIO I/F connector

c AUDIO IN (AES/EBU) connectors

k MONITOR OUT connectors

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d AUDIO OUT (AES/EBU) connectors

l DSK IN connectors

m SDTI CP connectors

Names

n SDI IN connectors

o SDI OUT connectors

and

Functions

VIDEO

IN

OUT

MONITOR OUT

DSK IN

SDTI CP

of

1

2

Parts

KEY

SDI IN

SDI OUT

A ––––– R1 ––––– B

A ––––– P1 ––––– B

VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE)

AUDIO IN (AES/EBU)

AUDIO OUT (AES/EBU)

REMOTE

MONITOR OUT

IN –––––––– R1 –––––––– OUT

CH1/2 ––––––– R1 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– P1 ––––––– CH3/4

IN1(R1)

IN2(P1)

IN/OUT1(VTR)

L

A ––––– R2 ––––– B

A ––––– P2 ––––– B

IN –––––––– R2 –––––––– OUT

CH1/2 ––––––– R2 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– P2 ––––––– CH3/4

IN3(R2/P3)

IN4(R3/P2)

IN/OUT2(VTR)

R

VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE)

CH1/2 ––––––– R3 ––––––– CH3/4

CH1/2 ––––––– P3 ––––––– CH3/4

VIDEO CONTROL

SPARE

A ––––––– P1 ––––––– B

ANALOG

SDI

COMPOSITE (SUPER)

(SUPER)

REFERENCE

TIME CODE IN

REMOTE PARALLEL I/O(50P)

A ––––– R3 ––––– B

A ––––– P3 ––––– B

A ––––––– P2 ––––––– B

IN

R1

R2

SYSTEM

A ––––––– P3 ––––––– B

TIME CODE OUT

AUDIO I/F

P1

P2

P3

OUT

ETHER

e REFERENCE connectors

p Ground terminal

f TIME CODE IN connectors

q - AC IN connector

g TIME CODE OUT connectors

h ETHERNET connector

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2-3 Connector Panel

aVIDEO 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.

bVIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE) connectors (BNC type)

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

cAUDIO 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.

dAUDIO OUT (AES/EBU) connectors (BNC type)

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

eREFERENCE 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.

fTIME 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

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.

gTIME CODE OUT connectors (BNC type)

These connectors output playback time codes.

hETHERNET1) (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.

1)Ethernet is a registered trademark of the XEROX Corporation.

iREMOTE (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.

jAUDIO 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).

kMONITOR 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

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.

lDSK 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.

mSDTI CP connectors

These connectors cannot be used.

nSDI 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.

oSDI OUT (Serial Video/Audio Input) connectors (BNC type)

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

pGround terminal

Connect to ground as required.

q- AC IN connector

Connect to a power outlet using the power cord (1- 776-997-11) (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					Audio Input		Switch Setting
BKMA-570 to the AUDIO I/F connectors on the unit’s					Level	Impedance
connector panel, then connect to peripheral units via the					-60 dBu	High impedance	LOW-OFF (lower
BKMA-570.
					(microphone input)	(approx. 20 kΩ)	position)
The optional BKMA-513 is necessary for analog input and					+4 dBu (line voice	High impedance	HIGH-OFF (central
output.
					input)	(approx. 20 kΩ)	position)
								Chapter
					+4 dBu (line voice	600 Ω	HIGH-ON (upper
INPUT			OUTPUT		input)		position)
1	2	1	2	3				2
a	b	c	d	e				and Names
								of Functions
a INPUT 1 (R1 input) connectors (XLR-3-31)
Analog audio inputs to the R1 port.								Parts

bINPUT 2 (R2 input) connectors (XLR-3-31)

Analog audio inputs to the R2 port.

cOUTPUT 1 (P1 output) connectors (XLR-3-32)

Analog audio outputs from the P1 port.

dOUTPUT 2 (P2 output) connectors (XLR-3-32)

Analog audio outputs from the P2 port.

eOUTPUT 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	HIGH	ON	CH2	HIGH	ON
	LOW	OFF		LOW	OFF
	LEVEL 600Ω			LEVEL 600Ω
CH3	HIGH	ON	CH4	HIGH	ON
	LOW	OFF		LOW	OFF
	LEVEL 600Ω			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
	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.
• SD mode:	This is the mode to use under normal recording or
	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)

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

Camera Control Unit
CCU-900 + BKP-9330
Sony Super Motion
Camera system	P3	P2	VIDEO
	R1	P1	INPUT	REMOTE
	PORT SELECT
BVP-9500WS + CA950	R2/
	HELP			monitor output
REF	SDI x 3
				SDI/Composite output
	REF
	MAV-555SS

	L1						1	R1	P1
Sync Generator	L2						2	R2/	WARD
	L5							P3
	L3								P2
	L4								FOR
	L6
	L7
	L8
	L9
	L10
	L11
	B1	B2	B3	B4	B5	B6	B7

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)

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
				BKMA-505							Monitor
			PB EE	PB	HOLD	RESET	TC/UB TC TYPE
										SHUTTLE JOG	VAR
Sync Generator		TRIM	L1				1	R1	P1
		ENTRY	L5				MULTI	PLAYER RECORDER			RWAR
	IN	OUT	L2				2	R2/	P2
		AUDIO	L3					P3
			L4								FO
			L6				CONTROL				D
	IN	OUT	L7
			L8
	DMC EDIT DELETE		L9				PREROLL	REC	EDIT
			L10
			L11
	PREVIEW	AUTO EDIT REVIEW					REW	PLAY	F. FWD STOP
REF.	REF.		MODE SHIFT B1	B2	B3 B4	B5	B6 B7
							R1	P1	VIDEO	REMOTE
									INPUT
							PORT SELECT
							R2/	P2
							P3

RS 422

HELP

monitor

MENU

				SDI/Composite
VTR	SDI/Composite			LTC	To VTR or Server
REF.
	RS 422		SETUP
		CONTROL PANEL	SELECT PANEL SELECT CHARACTER
			MAV-555SS
	Analog Audio	Analog Audio Expansion Unit		Analog Audio
		BKMA-570
VTR	2 input/2 output configuration example

Note

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

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