Sony SIR-3400H User Manual

Hi-speed HDD Data Recorder

SIR-3400H

Precision Analog Unit / Wide Band Analog Unit

SIR-3032i / SIR-3032W

Read all the instructions in the manual carefully before use and strictly follow them.
Keep the manual for future references.

Instruction Manual

[For U.S.A. and Canada]

[For EU and EFTA countries]

THIS CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH
PART15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN
ICES-003. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS.
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL

INTERFERENCE, AND

(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY

INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDERSIGNED OPERATION.

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE A
EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU
CANADA.

[For the customers in Australia]

Australian EMC Notice

This product complies with the following Australian
EMC standard.

AS/NZS CISPR11/2002 Emission Standard for
ISM Equipment

CE Notice

Marking by the symbol CE indicates compliance with
the EMC directive and the Low-voltage directive of the
European Community. This marking shows
conformity to the following technical standards.

EN 55011 Group 1 Class A/1998 A1/1999 A2/2002 :

"Limits and methods of measurement of radio
disturbance characteristics of industrial, scientific and
medical (ISM) radio-frequency equipment"

EN 61000-3-2/2000 :

"Limits for harmonic currents emissions (equipment
input current ≦ 16 A per phase)"

EN 61000-3-3/1995 A1/2001 :

"Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low­voltage supply systems for equipment with rated
current ≦ 16 A"

EN 61000-6-2/2001 :

"Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-2 :
Generic standards - Immunity for industrial
environments"

EN 61010-1/2001 :

"Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control and laboratory use Part 1:
General requirements"

For DC power-driven products to meet EN 61000-6-2/2001,
the following operational conditions must be satisfied.

1. Input and output signal cable length : 30 m or less

2. Cable length for input power source : 10 m or less

Note

When using the same cable for output signal and input
power source, the cable must not be longer than 10 m.

For AC power-driven products to meet EN 61000-6-2/2001,
the following operational conditions must be satisfied.

1. Input and output signal cable length : 30 m or less

SIR-3400H / SIR-3032i / SIR-3032W

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English

Deutsch

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as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable take-back scheme for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please visit Sony Manufacturing Systems
Europe’s web site:

http://www.sonymanufacturing.com/environment

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Safety Precautions

Sony Manufacturing Systems Corporation products are designed in full consideration of safety.
However, improper handling during operation or installation is dangerous and may lead to fire,
electric shock or other accidents resulting in serious injury or death. In addition, these actions
may also worsen machine performance.
Therefore, be sure to observe the following safety precautions in order to prevent these types of
accidents, and to read these “Safety Precautions” before operating, installing, maintaining, in­specting, repairing or otherwise working on this unit.

Warning indication meanings

The following indications are used throughout this manual, and their contents should be under­stood before reading the text.

Warning

Failure to observe these precautions may lead to fire, electric shock or other accidents resulting
in serious injury or death.

Caution

Failure to observe these precautions may lead to electric shock or other accidents resulting in
injury or damage to surrounding objects.

Important

If there is any abnormal phenomena during installation or operation, disconnect the power cord
and contact service engineer person immediately. It is dangerous to use the unit if it is not
operating normally.

General

WARNING

. No user-serviceable parts are inside the unit. Removing the covers may expose you danger.
. Never push objects of any kind into the unit through the slots.
. Do not place any liquids on the top of the unit.
. Should any object or liquid fall into the unit, turn the power OFF and unplug the unit and call service engineer person to

check it before using again.

. The SIR-3000 series should be used indoors or under similar conditions.
. Clean the recorder by wiping it with a dry cloth.
. Be careful that you do not listen to earphones (sold separately) at a high volume for extended periods of time.

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Installation

WARNING

. When unpacking, packing or installing, assign more than 2 persons to handle the unit to prevent injury.
. Be careful never to drop the unit when handling, unboxed or boxed. If the unit is dropped, turn the power

OFF and unplug the unit and call service engineer person to check it before using again.

. Be sure that the unit is firmly positioned on its supporting surface. The unit cause an injury if it falls or

dropped.

. To allow adequate air circulation, do not block the ventilation of the unit.
. Do not place the unit or other heavy objects on the power cord. If damaged, the cord may cause fire or

electric shock.

Operating Cautions

* Be sure to observe the following cautions.

. Use the supplied power cord.

The POWER cord contains a safety earth ground. Make
sure to connect this earth ground. Failure to do so may
result in electric shock or fire.

Earth

Make sure to ground
the POWER cable firmly.

CAUTION

. Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields such as high voltage transformers, speakers, and

electric motors.

. When receives strong outer noises, the unit may operate improperly.
. Do not locate the unit in a dusty, hot or humid place.
. Do not place heavy objects on the top of the unit, otherwise it may fall and cause an injury.
. To disconnect the power cord or signal cable, always pull it by the plug. Pulling wire may cause it to be

damaged resulting fire or electric shock.

. Keep the power cord or signal cable away from where people might step on it or trip over it.
. Be sure that the attached AC power cord is firmly connected.

There is a protective ground wire in attached AC power cord.

Operation

WARNING

. Be sure operate the unit only with the specified power supply. Use of an incorrect voltage will

cause severe damage.

. Be sure to input to the unit only the specified signal voltage.
. Replace only with specified type and rated fuse.

CAUTION

. Disconnect the power cord from the unit if it is not in use.
. Disconnect the power cord before replaceing fuse.

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Caution

Please read carefully the following precautions prior to use. These precautions will
prevent your data on recording media from being damaged or lost.

Condensation

In the default settings, the condensation sensor on this unit is set to off.
(1) Always turn the condensation sensor on under conditions where condensation may form easily such as

when the temperature around the recording unit goes from a low to high temperature.

(2) To prevent damage to data in environments where condensation tends to occur, be sure to always eject

the recording media after using the recording unit, and then press the POWER switch to turn off the
power.

<Reference> (Section 7-2-2)
Off : Condensation is not detected. If condensation occurs the recording media and data may become damaged.
On : Condensation is detected when the unit’s power is turned on to protect the recording media and data

from being damaged.

Warming Up/Cooling Down

When the temperature inside the unit is too high or too low, the unit displays one of the following messages
and the unit is automatically cooled down or warming up. The unit cannot be operated until the temperature
reaches proper level and the message on LCD display disappears.

LCD message Recording unit status Remarks

Low Temp Warming Up Internal temperature < 5 dC Displayed until the internal temperature is

High Temp Cooling Down 70 dC < Internal temperature Displayed until the internal temperature is less

5 dC or higher

than 70 dC

Overwrite

Once overwritten, the previously recorded data after the point where the overwriting ends cannot be reproduced
(see section 2-5).

<Reference> (Section 8-2-3)
Overwriting is prohibited in the default settings.
To cancel the overwrite protection, set the Overwrite option under Utility_Global Setup Menu_Function to
On in the LCD screen.
In an attempt of overwriting, a message “Overwrite?” will appear on the LCD of the recording unit. If you
wish to overwrite the old data, press FWD key with REC key pressed down.

Power Switch

When turning off the unit completely, first confirm that the ACCESS lamp is out and then turn off the
POWER switch on the rear of unit.

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Caution

Power Supply Back-up (Power Outages or Power Cord Disconnection)

When the power supply is stopped, the unit switches to the backup power supply without turning off the
power. The unit automatically switches to the power supply in the following order of priority (starting from
the highest priority): AC > DC > Internal backup battery.
(1) When the unit is backed up by the internal battery for 3 minutes or longer, to protect the recording

media, the operation is stopped. Then, the unit starts the shut-down operation.

(2) The backup power supply may not be activated if the internal backup battery is not fully charged.

c

The unit is shut-down in the following process of operation in which case both of more than 3 minutes
passed or pressing the Standby key on the front panel to more than 2 seconds, during the back-up operating
state.

The screen display goes out. The standby lamp and other lamps on the

(10 seconds at the maximum)

front panel go out.
(The unit is completely shut down.)

Connection of Cables for IEPE Inputs

Be sure to make the input format settings while a signal source is not connected to the INPUT connector of
the unit.
Use of IEPE inputs format * may damage the signal source as 24 V power is supplied to the INPUT connector.

* IEPE input format: The input format for using a sensor with built-in the pre-amplifier (IEPE type). In this unit, either TEDS

mode, which acquires the TEDS data, or IEPE mode, which doesn’t acquire TEDS data, can be
selected.

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Contents

1. Overview ......................................................................... 1-1

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

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

2. Data Format and Basic Operations .............................. 2-1

2-1. Data Format .................................................................................................. 2-1

2-2. TOC .............................................................................................................. 2-2

2-3. Initialization of Recording Media (Formatting) ........................................... 2-2

2-4. Removing Recording Media ........................................................................ 2-2

2-5. Overwriting Data .......................................................................................... 2-2

2-6. ID Block ....................................................................................................... 2-3

3. Names and Functions of Parts ..................................... 3-1

3-1. SIR-3400H (Recording unit) ........................................................................ 3-1

3-1-1. Front Panel .................................................................................. 3-1

3-1-2. Rear Panel ................................................................................. 3-11

3-1-3. Side Panels ................................................................................ 3-15

3-2. SIR-3032i/W (Measuring Unit) ................................................................. 3-16

3-2-1. Front Panel ................................................................................ 3-16

3-2-2. Rear Panel ................................................................................. 3-19

3-2-3. Side Panels ................................................................................ 3-21

4. Preparations ................................................................... 4-1

4-1. Connecting the Power Supply ...................................................................... 4-1

4-1-1. AC Power Supply ........................................................................ 4-1

4-1-2. DC Power Supply ........................................................................ 4-3

4-1-3. Internal Backup Battery .............................................................. 4-4

4-2. Connecting the Signals ................................................................................. 4-4

4-3. Cartridges ..................................................................................................... 4-5

4-3-1. Cartridges .................................................................................... 4-5

4-3-2. Loading a Cartridge ..................................................................... 4-5

4-3-3. Ejecting the Cartridge ................................................................. 4-6

4-4. Diagnostics ................................................................................................... 4-7

4-5. Calibration .................................................................................................... 4-7

4-6. Required Settings Before Recording ............................................................ 4-7

4-7. Source and Record ....................................................................................... 4-8

4-7-1. Source .......................................................................................... 4-8

4-7-2. Record ......................................................................................... 4-8

5. Description of Transport Mode ..................................... 5-1

5-1. Transport Modes .......................................................................................... 5-1

5-2. Operation Transition Diagram ...................................................................... 5-2

5-3. Transport Mode Transition Table ................................................................. 5-3

6. Setting and Check Items................................................ 6-1

6-1. Default Settings ............................................................................................ 6-1

6-2. LCD Screen Configuration........................................................................... 6-3

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6-1-1. Recording Unit Setting/Checking (Including Media Settings) ... 6-1
6-1-2. Measuring Unit Setting/Checking

(Including Input/Output Settings) ............................................... 6-2

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7. Basic Settings (Main Screen) ........................................ 7-1

7-1. Setting Procedure (for Main Screen)............................................................ 7-1

7-2. Settings ......................................................................................................... 7-2

7-2-1. Fan Control On/Off (Fan Control) .............................................. 7-2

7-2-2. Condensation Sensor On/Off (Dew Sense) ................................. 7-2

7-2-3. Synchronized Master/Subordinate Operation (Sync-Mode) ....... 7-3

8. Function Setup (Function Screen) ............................... 8-1

8-1. Setting Procedure (for Function Screen) ...................................................... 8-1

8-2. Settings ......................................................................................................... 8-2

8-2-1. Selecting the Frequency Type (Freq-Type) ................................. 8-2

8-2-2. Recording Media Auto Repeat On/Off (Auto-Repeat) ............... 8-2

8-2-3. Recording Media Overwrite On/Off (Overwrite) ....................... 8-2

8-2-4. Selecting the Trigger Mode (Trigger Mode) ............................... 8-3

8-2-5. Pre-Trigger Recording On/Off (Pre-Trigger) .............................. 8-3

8-2-6. IRIG-B Timecode On/Off (IRIG) ............................................... 8-3

9. Display Settings (Display Screen) ................................ 9-1

9-1. Setting Procedure (for Display Screen)........................................................ 9-1

9-2. Settings ......................................................................................................... 9-1

9-2-1. Switching the Response Characteristics (Bar meter Peak) ......... 9-1

9-2-2. Switching the Bar Meter Scale (Bar meter Scale) ...................... 9-2

9-2-3. Adjusting LCD Contrast (LCD Contrast) ................................... 9-2

9-2-4. Adjusting LCD Brightness (LCD Brightness) ............................ 9-2

10. Network Settings (Network Screen) ........................... 10-1

10-1. Setting Procedure ....................................................................................... 10-1

11. Clock Setting (Clock Screen) ...................................... 11-1

11-1. Setting Procedure ....................................................................................... 11-1

12. Operation Settings (Using Setting Key) ..................... 12-1

12-1. ID Number Increments ............................................................................... 12-1

12-2. Index Number Increments .......................................................................... 12-1

12-3. Setting the Recording/Playback Speed ...................................................... 12-1

12-4. Setting the Number of Recording Channels............................................... 12-2

12-5. Setting the Input Range .............................................................................. 12-3

12-5-1. Setting the Manual Range ......................................................... 12-3

12-5-2. Setting the Auto Range .............................................................. 12-4

12-6. Setting the Input DC Offset........................................................................ 12-5

12-6-1. Setting Input DC Offset Manually ............................................ 12-5

12-6-2. Setting Input DC Offset Automatically ..................................... 12-6

12-7. Setting the Input Format............................................................................. 12-7

12-8. Setting the Transmission Format ................................................................ 12-8

12-9. Recording Memo ........................................................................................ 12-8

12-10. Setting the Output Level .......................................................................... 12-10

12-11. Setting the Test Signal .............................................................................. 12-11

12-12. Mark Settings ........................................................................................... 12-11

12-13. Panel Lock ................................................................................................ 12-11

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13. Other Settings .............................................................. 13-1

13-1. Changing to the Address, Amount of Recording Media Remaining,

or Time Display .......................................................................................... 13-1

13-2. Clearing the Peak Indicator and Over Indicator ......................................... 13-1

13-3. Switching the Speaker or Earphone Playback Signal Source .................... 13-1

13-4. Adjusting the Playback Volume ................................................................. 13-1

13-5. Changing the AC Voltage ........................................................................... 13-2

14. Execution of Function/Checking ................................ 14-1

14-1. Save of Setting Values/Recall of Setting Values (Save/Recall Setup) ........ 14-1

14-2. Copying Mark1/Mark2 (Copy) .................................................................. 14-3

14-3. Formatting the Hard Disk Drive (Format) ................................................. 14-4

14-4. Repairing Recording Media Discrepancies (RAID Rebuild) ..................... 14-5

14-5. Executing Calibration (Calibration) ........................................................... 14-6

14-6. Bar Meter Auto Adjustment (Barmeter Auto Adjustment) ........................ 14-7

14-7. Executing Diagnostics (Diagnostics) ......................................................... 14-8

14-8. Checking the Recording Media Contents (TOC Viewer)........................... 14-9

14-8-1. Viewing the TOC List ............................................................... 14-9

14-8-2. Detailed INDEX List including IDs .......................................... 14-9

14-8-3. TOC Screen Elements ............................................................. 14-10

15. Data Recording/Playback ............................................ 15-1

15-1. Data Recording ........................................................................................... 15-1

15-2. Data Playback............................................................................................. 15-3

15-3. Recording and Playback Voice Annotations .............................................. 15-4

15-3-1. Connecting the Microphone and Earphone ............................... 15-4

15-3-2. Recording Voice Annotations .................................................... 15-5

15-3-3. Playback Voice Annotations ...................................................... 15-5

15-4. Recording and Playback AUX Digital Data ............................................... 15-6

15-4-1. Connecting the AUX Digital Data............................................. 15-7

15-4-2. Recording AUX Digital Data Signals ....................................... 15-7

15-4-3. Playback AUX Digital Data Signals ......................................... 15-7

15-5. Recording and Playback AUX Analog Data .............................................. 15-8

15-5-1. Recording and Playback IRIG-B Time Code Signal................. 15-8

15-5-2. Recording and Playback AUX Analog Data ........................... 15-10

15-6. Trigger Recording .................................................................................... 15-11

15-6-1. Connecting the Trigger Signal ................................................ 15-11

15-6-2. Trigger Recording ................................................................... 15-12

15-6-3. Playback of the Pre-trigger Data ............................................. 15-12

16. Search ........................................................................... 16-1

16-1. ID/INDEX Number Search ........................................................................ 16-2

16-1-1. Searching with the SEARCH key ............................................. 16-2

16-1-2. Searching with the TOC Viewer ................................................ 16-2

16-2. Start ID Search ........................................................................................... 16-2

16-2-1. Searching at the Next Recording Start Position ........................ 16-2

16-2-2. Searching at the Current Recording Start Position ................... 16-3

16-3. Mark Search ............................................................................................... 16-3

16-4. Address Search ........................................................................................... 16-3

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16-5. Real-time Clock Search.............................................................................. 16-4

16-6. Manual Search ............................................................................................ 16-4

17. Control by Telnet .......................................................... 17-1

17-1. Command Overview .................................................................................. 17-2

17-2. Command Details ....................................................................................... 17-4

18. Errors and Error Messages ......................................... 18-1

18-1. Warning Messages ...................................................................................... 18-1

18-2. Error Code .................................................................................................. 18-2

18-3. Remedies for Operation Errors .................................................................. 18-3

18-3-1. When Power does not Turn On when Standby Switch is Held

Down for Two Seconds, or Key Operation is Disabled ............ 18-3

19. Connecting the Recording Unit

and Measuring Unit ...................................................... 19-1

19-1. Attaching the Recording Unit and Measuring Unit ................................... 19-1

19-2. Cable Connections ..................................................................................... 19-3

20. Installing the Shock Mount Adaptor........................... 20-1

20-1. Before Usage .............................................................................................. 20-1

20-2. Installation Procedure for Shock Mount Adaptor ...................................... 20-2

21. Attaching the Rack Mount Adaptor ............................ 21-1

21-1. Before Use .................................................................................................. 21-1

21-2. Attachment Procedure for Rack Mount Adaptor ....................................... 21-1

22. Specifications ............................................................... 22-1

22-1. Specifications (SIR-3400H) ....................................................................... 22-1

22-1-1. Cartridges .................................................................................. 22-1

22-1-2. Voice Annotation Channel ......................................................... 22-1

22-1-3. Monitor Out ............................................................................... 22-1

22-1-4. AUX Digital Channel (AUX-1) ................................................ 22-1

22-1-5. AUX Analog Channel (AUX-2, IRIG-B Channel) ................... 22-2

22-1-6. Power Supply System ................................................................ 22-2

22-1-7. External Dimensions/Mass ........................................................ 22-2

22-1-8. Operating Environment ............................................................. 22-3

22-1-9. Supplied Accessories ................................................................. 22-3

22-2. Specifications (SIR-3032i/W) .................................................................... 22-4

22-2-1. Recording/Playback System ...................................................... 22-4

22-2-2. Operation System ...................................................................... 22-5

22-2-3. Monitor System ......................................................................... 22-5

22-2-4. Power Supply System ................................................................ 22-6

22-2-5. Dimensions and Mass ............................................................... 22-6

22-2-6. Operating Environment ............................................................. 22-6

22-2-7. Supplied Accessories ................................................................. 22-7

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1. Overview

1-1. Introduction

The SIR-3000 series is a lineup of data recorders consisting of a recording unit and measuring unit. The
recording unit and measuring unit are used in combination together.
Seven speeds are available for both recording and playback so that high-speed data recorded at 4x speed can
be played back at 1/16x speed, or the maximum 250 hours of data recorded at 1/16x speed can be played in
four hours at 4x speed.

SIR-3400H (recording unit)

This device records data obtained from the measuring unit.
Two hard disk drives (HDD) are used for the recording media. Data is written simultaneously to the two
HDDs so that even if a failure were to occur in one HDD, recording is still maintained in the other HDD.
When the SMH-200 is used, the capacity of HDD is 200 Gbytes. The unit can continuously record the digital
data of 128 ch x 20 kHz (SIR-3032i / SIR-3032W) / 32 ch x 80 kHz (SIR-3032W) for about 4 hours.

SIR-3032i/SIR-3032W (measuring unit)

This device sends the measured data to the recording unit.
Up to four measuring units can be connected to a single recording unit.

1-2. Major Features

Wideband, Multi-Channel

By combining with a measuring unit, the SIR-3000 series can be used to build the optimum system for
measurement subjects.
Support for 32 ch x 20 kHz is provided by combining the minimum configuration of the SIR-3400H and
SIR-3032i.
Replacing the measuring unit with the SIR-3032W enables wideband recording at 32 ch x 80 kHz.
Connection of four SIR-3032i/W to the recording unit enables recording and playback to one HDD group at
128 ch x 20 kHz.

Equipped with Sensor Input

The SIR-3032i/W (measuring unit) can supply power to the sensor with built-in pre-amplifier (IEPE type).
This enables the sensor to be connected directly to the data recorder, realizing enhanced portability and
saving total costs. A choice between the IEPE input (IEPE or TEDS) and conventional DIRECT input is
available for each channel.

Input Range

The input range now covers ±0.1 Vpk to ±10 Vpk (Maximum 7 ranges), enabling a broad range of signals to
be recorded and played back at the optimum levels.

Subchannels

In addition to the above analog channels, the recorder is equipped with the subchannels listed below to allow
various types of subdata to be recorded or played back together with the analog data.

Channel Application Input/Output connector

Voice channel Voice annotation Front panel
AUX analog channel IRIG-B timecodes, etc. Rear panel
AUX digital channel Binary data such as tacho pulse Rear panel

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Recording/Playback

By adopting the 16 bit linear quantization, the dynamic range of 90 dB Typ is achieved. Further more the
phase difference between channels is suppressed to less than 1 degree. And the analog input level is allowed
to ±133 % of the input range value, and the input DC offset of each channel can be automatically or manually
adjusted within ±100 %.

Time Axis Conversion

Data speeds for recording and playback can be selected from the 7 levels of 4, 2, 1 (normal speed), 1/2, 1/4,
1/8 and 1/16. Data can be recorded for a maximum of 256 hours at 1/16 speed when using a 200 GB HDD.
By playing back at low speed the data recorded at high speed, data can be converted to the playback frequency
to meet the process speed of the external analyzing equipment.

Synchronized Operation

By connecting two recording units with the synchronizing cable (option), the synchronized recording/playback
can be performed with accuracy of a quartz level.
This enables doubling of the number of channels without reducing the frequency bandwidth or data transfer
rate.

Trigger Recording

Recording can be started by receiving the trigger signal from the external source.
Once the pre-trigger is enabled, a built-in large capacity data buffer memory allows data to be recorded
before and after a trigger. This is useful for recording suddenly-occurring phenomena such as lightning and
avalanches.

Compatibility with Computers

Data recorded in HDDs by the SIR-3000 series can be read out directly using the optional Media docking
station (STC-3010).
Therefore, even if the recording unit is not available, data can be directly analyzed.

High-speed Data Transfer Interface

By employing the high-speed data transfer interface (option), digital data can be transferred to a computer in
real-time during recording or playing back. (The transfer speed depends on the computer performance.)

Control Functions

The unit can be controlled from the local (front panel) or from the host computer via Ethernet.

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2-way Power Supply System

The SIR-3000 series can run on AC 100/120 V (allowable range 90 to 132 V) or AC 220/240 V (allowable
range 198 to 250 V), or DC 12 V (allowable range 11 to 30 V) supplied externally. The recording unit also
includes a dedicated nickel-hydride battery pack for smooth, uninterrupted operation if the power is suddenly
cut off.
The unit automatically switches to the power supply in the following order of priority: 1 AC, 2 DC, 3
internal backup battery.
If the AC source is cut off, the external DC or internal backup battery provides uninterrupted backup. If the
external DC source is cut off, the internal backup battery provides uninterrupted backup. The SIR-3000
series cannot operate on the battery only. The internal backup battery is used to protect the recording media
when the power failure occurs. When the backup operation continues for 3 minutes or longer, the unit is shut
down.

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The internal backup battery is recharged automatically, but note that it may not be charged in the cases
shown below based on the power switch setting or power supply conditions.

Power switch Power switch on
off

Internal backup No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
battery charging

Standby lamp Off Off Lit orange Lit orange Lit orange Lit green

No power Standby mode
supply input

DC AC

++

+ DC AC

++

Operating
mode

1. Overview

Easy Operation

The SIR-3000 series was designed to provide an intuitive man-machine interface.

. Central display screen featuring a backlit, semi-transparent, color LCD panel.
. Direct access to all functions by dedicated keys.

Compact and Light

Dimensions of 449 (W) x 88 (H) x 305 (D) mm (recording unit only, without projections) and a weight of
approximately 10.5 kg for the recording unit and 7.5 kg for the measuring unit give the SIR-3000 a design
with superior compactness and portability.

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2. Data Format and Basic Operations

2-1. Data Format

Data recorded to HDDs by the SIR-3400H is based on the FAT32 logical format. However, at the application
level the data is of the SIR dedicated format. This is outlined below.
Generally, recording and playback are performed by observing the HDD as sequential media.

Start of recording

Start IDStart ID

ID001

BOM

BOD

INDEX01 INDEX99

INDEX number increment

. INDEX/ID key

ID002 ID003

ID number increments

. SHIFT + INDEX/ID key
. When the INDEX number exceeds 99

ID004 ID999 Blank

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EODTOC

EOM

BOM (Beginning Of Media) Position of beginning physical recording.
BOD (Beginning Of Data) User data is recorded from here.
EOD (End Of Data) Each time recording stops, an EOD is written.

When a recording is added, the previous EOD is overwritten and
deleted, and a new EOD is written at the location where the last
recording ended. Generally, data cannot be read after the EOD, even

if previously recorded data remains.
EOM (End Of Media) Last position where recording is physically possible.
ID number ID blocks are formed for each recording with ID numbers (001 to 999)

automatically assigned. These can be used for ID searches.

Increments

-Automatic-

. Start of each recording (including cancellation of recording

pauses)

. When the index number exceeds 99

-Manual-

. When the INDEX/ID key is pressed after the SHIFT key during

recording

INDEX number An index (01 to 99) can be added at desired locations during

measuring. By marking an index, the desired location can quickly be

found during analysis (INDEX search).

Increments

-Manual-

. When the INDEX/ID key is pressed during recording

Start ID This indicates the point where recording starts. The start ID is not actually

written on the recording media, but the position is registered in the TOC.

The start ID can be used for start ID searches.
TOC (Table of Contents) The position and other information for all ID blocks are recorded in table

format in this area.

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2-2. TOC

The position on the media of each recording block is registered in the TOC together with the ID and index
number and recorded immediately before the EOD. This allows searching to be performed by specifying an
ID or index number.

2-3. Initialization of Recording Media (Formatting)

When a different format (such as one where data has been written by a computer) or unformatted SMH
cartridge is loaded in the SIR-3400H, the Format Error is displayed on the LCD screen. Implement the HDD
formatting.

2-4. Removing Recording Media

Before removing a HDD, be sure to first set to STOP mode and check that HDD access has been completed.
Then, use the supplied key to eject the cartridge. If you attempt to remove it during HDD access, the HDD
can be damaged. Remove the cartridge after making sure that the access lamp goes out.
If you open the front panel while in REC mode, a warning sound is made continuously to indicate that
recording is in progress.

2-5. Overwriting Data

Overwriting can be performed on pre-recorded HDDs. An EOD is written at the point where the new recording
ends, and so old data remaining after that point cannot be played back. Therefore, care should be taken when
overwriting on pre-recorded HDDs. The figure below shows an example of an HDD which has been
overwritten from the middle of ID number 003.

Start ID Start ID

T
O
C

EOD

Blank

EOM

Blank

EOM

BOM

BOM

BOD

BOD

ID001

ID001

ID002 ID003

Status before overwriting (example)

New recording start

ID002 ID003

Recording stop

Status after overwriting on the data in ID003 (example)

ID004 ID100

T

ID004

O
C

EOD

Not played back

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New recording start

ID001

BOD

BOM

T
O
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EOD

Not played back

Blank

EOM

Status after overwriting from the BOD (example)

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2. Data Format and Basic Operations

2-6. ID Block

Each ID block consists of segments of approximately 550 kbytes referred to Records. Therefore, the shortest
ID block length is one Record. This is approximately 42 ms at 4x speed, 170 ms at normal speed (1x), and

2.7 seconds at 1/16x speed. Thus, recording at 1/16x speed cannot be stopped within 2.7 seconds.

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3. Names and Functions of Parts

3-1. SIR-3400H (Recording unit)

3-1-1. Front Panel

1

Standby key

2

Front panel lock knobs

3

Ventilation slits

Transport
operation keys

Setting keysLCD screen

1 Standby key

Used to changes mode between standby and operation. Press and keeping this key at least two seconds
to changes standby or operation mode.

* When the unit is set to the panel lock mode, the standby key is also inhibited.

Announcement
monitor area

Power switch Power switch on
off

Standby key Disabled Disabled Hold down for 2 seconds to switch between

Standby lamp Off Off Lit orange Lit orange Lit orange Lit green

No power Standby mode
supply input

DC AC

standby and operation modes

++

+ DC AC

++

Operation
mode

2 Front panel lock knobs

Used to open and close the front panel.
When set to RELEASE, the front panel can be opened. When the front panel is closed, both knobs are
set to LOCK.

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Be sure to always close the front panel when using the recording unit.

3 Ventilation slits

These slits are used to take in air to cool the inside of the recording unit.

To prevent the inside of the recording unit from overheating, do not cover the ventilation slits.

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3. Names and Functions of Parts

Transport Operations Keys

The lamps above the keys light to indicate the active mode.
During transport mode transition, the lamp over the respective key blinks, and no key operation is accepted.

4 6 7 9 0 qa qs

5

8

4 ACCESS lamps (1, 2)

Lights when access to the recording media is possible.
The lamps blink while access is in progress.

ACCESS1: Recording media 1 ACCESS2: Recording media 2

Lit green Access possible
Blinking orange HDD operation in progress

5 BOD lamp

Lights when the recording media is at the BOD (beginning of data recorded on the recording media)
position.

6 REW key

Used for the following operations.

. Rewinding data
. Start ID search of the current data
. Manual search (rewind direction)

7 FF key

Used for the following operations.

. Fast-forwarding data
. Start ID search of the next data
. Manual search (fast-forward direction)

8 EOD lamp

Lights when the recording media is at the EOD (end of data recorded on the recording media) position.

9 FWD key

Plays back the data.

0 STOP key

Stops data playback or recording.

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After the stop key is pressed, a buffer recording for up to 20 seconds is made. As a result, the recording
media may not stop.

qa REC key

Press this key alone to select the E-E mode.
Press this key together with the FWD key to record data.

qs PAUSE key

Used when performing a recording pause or playback pause.

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3. Names and Functions of Parts

LCD Screen

Checking of the recording and playback statuses, basic settings, operation settings, and other operations are
performed at the LCD screen.
For details about the settings, see the setting description chapter. This section explains the recording/playback
screen (Measurement).

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qf

qk

ql
w;

wa
ws
wd
wf

qd Title display area

This area displays the title of the currently displayed screen.
For details, see “6-2. LCD Screen Configuration.”

qf Status display area

This area uses icons to indicate the input status of subchannel data or essential notification information
such as errors or warnings.

Mark Description

When a power supply error occurs

When a condensation error occurs

When a recording/playback error occurs

When multiple measuring units are operating in synchronizing mode

When signals are input to the AUX1 (DIGITAL) IN connector or when the recorded
signals are played back

When signals are input to the AUX2 (IRIG-B) IN connector or when the recorded
signals are played back

When IRIG-B time code signals that are input from an external time code generator
are detected correctly or when the recorded signals are played back

When the playback signal source of the speakers or earphones are set to voice
annotation

When the playback signal source of the speakers or earphones are set to analog
data signals

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3. Names and Functions of Parts

qg Bar meter display area

This area displays the bar meters for each channel.
A single bar meter indicates one channel. A maximum of 16 channels can be displayed from left to right.
The displayed channels vary depending on if the red frame is lit for A or B in the measuring unit number
display area w;.

A: Channels 1 to 16 B: Channels 17 to 32
Selection of a bidirectional or unidirectional bar meter is made using the Barmeter Scale setting (section
9-2-2).

qh ID display area

This area indicates the ID number.
The displayed information varies depending on the transport mode.

Transport mode Display

E-E, REC-PAUSE, REC, and succeeding STOP Value set in recording unit
FWD and succeeding STOP Value recorded on recording media

qj INDEX display area

This area indicates the INDEX number.
The displayed information varies depending on the transport mode.

Transport mode Display

E-E, REC-PAUSE, REC, and succeeding STOP Value set in recording unit
FWD and succeeding STOP Value recorded on recording media

qk Speed display area

This are displays the speed of the recording media.
The displayed information varies depending on the transport mode.

Transport mode Display

E-E, REC-PAUSE, REC, and succeeding STOP Value set in recording unit
FWD and succeeding STOP Value recorded on recording media

ql Recording media position display area

The displayed information varies depending on the transport mode.

Transport mode Display

E-E, REC-PAUSE, REC, and succeeding STOP ADDRESS, REMAIN, and S-TIME values set in

FWD and succeeding STOP ADDRESS, REMAIN, and R-TIME values

recording unit

recorded on recording media

ADDRESS : Displays the recording media position from the (00H00M00S) of each recording block in

hour, minute and second.

. The address is set automatically to 00H00M00S when recording begins.
. The address counts in step with real time at 1x speed, and slows down in proportion to

the speed at 1/2 speed or slower.

. In addition, when operating at 1/2 speed or slower, the lower digit for indication of

seconds blinks at a rate of once per second.

REMAIN : Displays the amount of recording media remaining in hour and minute according to the

speed.
S-TIME : Displays the current time in recording unit in year/month/day and in hour/minute/second.
R-TIME : Displays the time recorded on the recording media in year/month/day and in hour/minute/

second.

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w; Measuring unit number display area

This area displays the measuring unit number and channel group of the displayed bar meter.
The displayed bar meter channels gorup vary depending on if the red frame is lit for A or B.

A: Channels 1 to 16 B: Channels 17 to 32

wa MONITOR display area

This area displays the channel number selected for monitor output of the recording unit.

ws Setting value display area

This area displays setting values, recording notes, status of the recording unit, and other information
using the setting key.

<Displayed setting values>

Input range, Input DC offset, Output level, Input format, Recording note, Test signal

wd Recording media status display area

This area displays the recording media capacity that is being used.

wf Function key command display area

This area displays the function key commands during setting.
(The function key commands vary depending on the setting option.)

3. Names and Functions of Parts

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3. Names and Functions of Parts

Setting Keys

The setting keys can be used to perform the following two operations.

. Function and operation settings
. Input of numbers and text (for recording notes only)

Key operation is described primary as function/operation keys.
Also, in this manual, the key names (such as INDEX/ID key) are used as function/operation setting keys
except in the description of note recording.

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wk
wl
ea

ef eges eh ed ek

The enabled keys are changed in transport mode. (Yes: Enabled, No: Disabled)

Transport Setting keys
mode

STOP No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes/No Yes Yes Yes
E-E No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
REC-PAUSE No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
REC Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
FWD No No Yes No No No No No Yes/No Yes Yes No
FF No No Yes No No No No No No No No No
REW No No Yes No No No No No No No No No
SEARCH No No No No No No No No No No No No

INDEX/ID SPD/BCM SPEAKER RANGE OFFSET INPUT SEARCH MEMO OUT/TSG MRK1 MRK2 SHIFT

<Lamps>

The lamp above the key indicates the status below.
Blinking : The key is enabled.
Lit : The key was pressed, and the setting can be made.

When there are two lamps, the key has the following two functions. (See “Setting Key Descriptions”.)
Left-side lamp : When the key is pressed by itself
Right-side lamp : When the setting key is pressed after pressing the SHIFT key (except for the SHIFT key

right lamp)

<Setting Key Descriptions>

The functions of some setting keys change depending on if the key was pressed by itself or if the setting key
was pressed after pressing the SHIFT key.
The descriptions in this section use the expressions below to indicate how the key was pressed.

When the key is pressed by itself : No additional comment
When the setting key is pressed after the SHIFT key : in SHIFT mode

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wg INDEX/ID key

Press this key to increment the value of the INDEX number by 1 in the REC mode.

INDEX number: 01 to 99 (The ID numbers increase up to 99 and then go back to 01.)

When this key is pressed in SEARCH mode, the data for the set INDEX number is searched.

[In SHIFT mode]

Press this key to increment the value of the ID number by 1 in the REC mode.

ID number: 001 to 999

When this key is pressed in SEARCH mode, the data for the set ID number is searched.

These keys wh to ed are used when making the settings below.

3. Names and Functions of Parts

Number

wh SPD/BCM key Recording/Playback speed setting Setting for number of recording

wj SPEAKER key Selects the speaker or the

wk RANGE key Manual range setting Auto range setting
wl OFFSET key Manual input DC offset setting Auto input DC offset setting
e; INPUT key Input format setting
ea SEARCH key Search mode setting
es MEMO key Editing of recording note
ed OUT/TSG key Output level setting Test signal setting

Key Key by itself In SHIFT mode

channels

earphone for listening to the
played signal

ef MRK1/MRK2 key

Press this key in REC or FWD mode to store the current recording or playback position in the memory.

eg SHIFT key

This key enables the shift operation for each setting key.
Hold the SHIFT key down for at least 2 seconds to switch key operation of the recording unit between
enabled or disabled.

eh PNL LOK lamp

Lights when key operation of the recording unit is set to disable (panel lock mode).

ej f, F, g, G keys

. Used to select items and values.
. Used for changing monitor channels.

f / F key : Every 16 channels
g / G key : Every channel

ek F1 to F4 keys

The functions displayed on the current LCD screen are assigned to F1 to F4 keys. The assigned functions
vary depending on the setting item.

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3. Names and Functions of Parts

Announcement Monitor Area

el VOL knob

Rotate to adjust the playback volume for the speakers or earphones.

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r;

ra

rs

r; PHONE jack

Insert the plug of any separately purchased earphones using a mini plug here.

ra MIC jack

Insert the supplied microphone plug here.
The lamp at the bottom right lights according to the sound input.

rs MONITOR

The channel of the measuring unit displayed on the LCD screen is output.

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3. Names and Functions of Parts

Inside the Front Panel

When the two lock knobs on the front panel are set to RELEASE, the front panel can be opened.
When the front panel is opened, the recording unit cannot switch to REC mode.

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Do not open the front panel when the hard disk (HDD) is being accessed during recording, playback, or
other operations.
When the front panel is opened during recording or playback, a continuous warning sound is made.

rg

rd rh rj rf

ts t;

rh rj

rk

rl

ta

rd HDD1

Stores the recorded data.

rf HDD2

Stores the recorded data. It is a mirror disk of HDD1.

rg HDD keyholes

These are the HDD keyholes. The supplied HDD key is used to lock or unlock the HDD compartments
such as when replacing the hard disks.

Unlocked Locked

rh HDD power lamp

If the HDD compartment is locked when the power is on, the lamp is lit green. If it is unlocked, the HDD
power is turned off, and the lamp turns off.

rj HDD access lamp

Blinking orange: HDD is being accessed

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To eject the HDD, first set to STOP mode, and then check that the HDD access lamp is turned off. The
HDD can be damaged if you unlock the HDD while the HDD access lamp is turned on.

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rk Speaker

Used to playback the sound of monitor channel or voice channel.

rl HDD key

Used for locking and unlocking the HDD.

t; Recording media error lamps

Lit red when an error occurs in HDDs.

Lamp status Main error cause Error recovery method

Blinking A discrepancy has occurred in the HDD1 and . RAID rebuild

Lit An error occurred during HDD access. . HDD initialization

HDD2 data. . HDD initialization

. HDD replacement

. HDD replacement

ta Recording media access lamps

Lit green The recording unit has recognized the recording media.
Blinking orange The recording unit is accessing the recording media.

ts Option slot

The recording unit settings are stores in a CF-type flash memory. The stored settings are used to make
the various settings of the recording unit.

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3-1-2. Rear Panel

3. Names and Functions of Parts

1

Power supply block

Control block

Aux output /

TRIGER input block

Option slots

1 Ventilation fans

These fans cool the inside of the recording unit.

. To prevent the inside of the recording unit from overheating, do not block the air outlet.
. Leave a space of at least 100 mm between the rear side of the recording unit and any other

object.

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Power Supply Block

2 3 4 5 6 7

2 AC IN

Used to supply external AC power to the recording unit.
Connect the supplied AC power cord.

3 POWER switch

Used to turn the main power of the recording unit on and off.

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Be sure to check that the recording unit is in standby mode before turning off the power. If the power is
turned off during HDD operation, the HDD could be damaged.

4 AC voltage selector switch

Used to switch the AC power voltage.

Left side : 100/120 V (allowable 90 to 132 V)
Right side : 220/240 V (allowable 198 to 250 V)

. If using a voltage different from that printed on the sticker shown on the AC voltage selector

switch, peel off the sticker and switch the selector to the side where the voltage is being used.

. The AC power cord has a safety earth. Be sure to connect the power cord to an earthed

socket.

5 DC IN

Used to supply external DC power to the recording unit.
Connect the supplied DC power cord.

Be sure to supply voltage (DC 11 to 30 V) within the specified range.

6 DC fuse

This fuse is used to protect the DC power system.

When the fuse is blown, be sure to use the specified fuse of time-lag type with the following
specifications:

Rated current 10 A
Rated voltage 250 V
Size 5 ø20L

Be sure to disconnect the DC power cord before replacing the fuse.

7 Ground terminal

This is a ground terminal for the frame ground.

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Aux Output / TRIGER Input Block

8 9 q;

8 AUX-2 (IRIG-B) IN/OUT

Used to input (IN) and output (OUT) IRIG-B data.

9 AUX-1 (DIGITAL) IN/OUT

Used to input (IN) and output (OUT) AUX digital channel data.

3. Names and Functions of Parts

q; TRIG REC IN connector

Used to input the trigger for trigger recording.

Control Block

qf qaqd qs

qa ETHER connector

Used to control the recording unit from a remote computer.

qs TO SYNC connector

Used to synchronously operate multiple recording units.

qd TO HOST connector

Used to control the recording unit from a host computer.

qf TO EXPMAIN1/TO EXPMAIN2 connector

Used to connect the measuring units.

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3. Names and Functions of Parts

Option Slots

qg Option slot

Insert optional boards here.

qg

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3-1-3. Side Panels

3. Names and Functions of Parts

1

Right side panel

Left side panel

2

2

1

1 Measuring unit connection holes

Used to connect the measuring units.
Used to secure the shock mount adaptor.

2 Ventilation slits

These slits are used to take in air to cool the inside of the recording unit.

. To prevent the inside of the recording unit from overheating, do not block the ventilation

slits.

. Do not place hot objects on the right and left side of the recording unit.
. Leave a space of at least 50 mm between the right and left sides of the recording unit and any

other object.

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3. Names and Functions of Parts

3-2. SIR-3032i/W (Measuring Unit)

3-2-1. Front Panel

21

Analog input connectors Indicator block

MONITOR

1 Standby lamp

Off Stopped mode
Lit orange Standby mode
Lit green Operating mode

2 Ventilation slits

These slits are used to take in air to cool the inside of the measuring unit.

To prevent the measuring unit from overheating, do not block the ventilation slits.

UP DN

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3. Names and Functions of Parts

Analog Input Connectors

The analog input block consists of channel groups of A (top row) and B (bottom row).
Each channel group corresponds to channels below.

A : Channels 1 to 16
B : Channels 17 to 32

The LCD screen bar meters of the recording unit are displayed for A or B of the analog input connectors.
You can check whether the A or B is displayed by viewing the measuring unit number display area of the
recording unit.

4
6

3
5

7

MONITOR

UP DN

3 Input channel number

Displays the channel of the analog input connectors.
When there are multiple measuring units, the channels are put in order starting from the smallest measuring
unit number.

<Example> Channel assignments for two 32-channel measuring units

Unit 1 : Channels 1 to 32
Unit 2 : Channels 33 to 64

4 IEPE lamp

When the input channel is set to IEPE (IEPE or TEDS), the lamp lights green.

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Be sure to make the input format setting while a signal source is not connected to the INPUT connector
of the unit.
Use of IEPE inputs

* IEPE input format: The input format for using a sensor with built-in the pre-amplifier (IEPE type). In this unit, either

*

may damage the signal source as 24 V power is supplied to the INPUT connector.

TEDS mode, which acquires the TEDS data, or IEPE mode, which doesn’t acquire TEDS data,
can be selected.

5 S/D selector switch

Sets the transmission format in the analog input block.

S : Single-ended
D : Differential

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3. Names and Functions of Parts

6 LVL lamp

Displays the status of the signal input.

Off No input signal.
Lit green Signal is input from 5 to 100 %
Lit orange Signal is input from 100 to 133 %
Lit red Signal exceeds the range.

7 INPUT connector

Used to input analog signals.

. Be sure to input the specified voltage ±13.3 Vpk.
. Do not supply input signals exceeding ±50 Vpk, or the internal circuitry may be damaged.

Monitor Output Block

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MONITOR

UP DN

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8 Monitor lamp

Displays the indicator display status.

Lit green : The monitor channel is displayed on the indicator.
Lit orange : The recording unit has selected the measuring unit as the monitor channel while the

monitor channel is displayed on the indicator.

Off : A measuring unit number (EXP No.) is displayed on the indicator.

9 Indicator

Displays the measuring unit status.

Power on : Measuring unit number (EXP No.) (3 seconds)
Normal : Number of channel currently being monitored
EXP No. setting : The 8 monitor lamp is turned off when the measuring unit number (EXP No.) is

displayed.

Error occurred : Error number

0 Setting button

Used to set the monitor channel and measuring unit number (EXP No.).
The number displayed on the indicator is incremented or decremented (UP: Increment, DN: Decrement).
Press the UP button and DN button at the same time to switch to the EXP No. display where the measuring
unit number setting can be made. When connecting several measuring units, set the measuring unit
number starting with “1” and incrementing up by one every time a measuring unit is added.
If the setting button is not pressed within three seconds after the EXP No. display is displayed, it changes
back to the monitor channel display.

qa Monitor output

Outputs the channel number displayed on the indicator from the analog channel output in the measuring
unit.

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3-2-2. Rear Panel

3. Names and Functions of Parts

Power supply block

1

3

Analog output connectors

2

1 TO EXPMAIN/EXP connector

Used to connect with a recording unit or SIF-3004 (measuring unit expansion board).

2 DIP switches

These switches are used to make measuring unit settings.

SW1 to SW3 : These set the initial EXP No. of the measuring unit.

SW EXP No. Maximum number of
1 2 3 effective channels

OFF OFF OFF 1 32
ON OFF OFF 2 64
OFF ON OFF 3 128
ON ON OFF 4 128
OFF OFF ON Reserve Reserve
ON OFF ON Reserve Reserve
OFF ON ON Reserve Reserve
ON ON ON Reserve Reserve

SW4 to SW8 : Disabled
SW8 : This sets the calibration function.

DISABLE: Disables the calibration function.
ENABLE : Enables the calibration function (factory setting).

3 OUTPUT connectors

Used to output analog signals.
Connect BNC cables (sold separately) to the corresponding connectors.
When there are multiple measuring units, the channels are put in order starting from the smallest EXP
No.

<Example> Channel assignments for two 32-channel measuring units

EXP No. 1 : Channels 1 to 32
EXP No. 2 : Channels 33 to 64

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3. Names and Functions of Parts

Power Supply Block

4 5 6 7

4 AC IN connector

Used to supply external AC power to the measuring unit.
Connect the supplied AC power cord.

5 POWER switch

Used to turn the power on and off.

6 AC voltage selector switch

Used to switch the AC power voltage.

Left side : 100/120 V (allowable 90 to 132 V)
Right side : 220/240 V (allowable 198 to 250 V)

8 9

. If using a voltage different from that printed on the sticker shown on the AC voltage selector

switch, peel off the sticker and switch the selector to the side where the voltage is being used.

. The AC power cord has a safety earth. Be sure to connect the power cord to an earthed

socket.

7 DC IN connector

Used to supply external DC power to the measuring unit.
Connect the supplied DC power cord.

Be sure to supply voltage (DC 11 to 30 V) within the specified range.
If the voltage exceeds 34 V, the hyper voltage protection circuit works and the DC fuse blows.

8 DC fuse

This fuse is used to protect the DC power system.

When the fuse is blown, be sure to use the specified fuse of time-lag type with the following
specifications:

Rated current 10 A
Rated voltage 250 V
Size 5 ø20L

Be sure to disconnect the DC power cord before replacing the fuse.

9 Ground terminal

This is a ground terminal for the frame ground.

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3-2-3. Side Panels

3. Names and Functions of Parts

1

Right side panel

Left side panel

2

2

1

1 Recording unit/Measuring unit connection holes

Used to connect the recording units or measuring units.
Used to secure the shock mount adaptor.

2 Ventilation slits

These slits are used to take in air to cool the inside of the measuring unit.

. To prevent the inside of the measuring unit from overheating, do not block the ventilation

slits.

. Do not place hot objects on the right and left side of the measuring unit.
. Leave a space of at least 50 mm between the right and left sides of the measuring unit and

any other object.

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4. Preparations

4-1. Connecting the Power Supply

4-1-1. AC Power Supply

Be careful to use the correct voltage since usage of an incorrect voltage can lead to a fire or failure
of the unit.
At shipping, the AC voltage is set to either 100/120 V or 220/240 V. The setting is displayed on the
sticker on the AC voltage selector switch. If you peel off the sticker and change the voltage, be sure
to always re-check the usage voltage before using.

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. When the AC voltage selector switch is set to AC 100/120 V, supplying AC 198 to 250 V may damage the

recording unit’s internal circuitry.

. When the AC voltage selector switch is set to AC 220/240 V, the recording unit will not operate when

supplied with AC 90 to 132 V.

. The AC power cord has a safety earth. Be sure to connect the power cord to an earthed socket.
. When using a plug adaptor (3-pin to 2-pin) for the AC power cord, be sure to connect the green wire to

earth.

. Make sure that spike noise is not included when taking AC power from an inverter, etc.
. The internal backup battery is charged whenever the POWER switch is set to ON regardless of whether

the unit is in standby mode.

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4. Preparations

1 Check that the AC voltage setting is correct for the voltage that is used.

2 Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC IN connector.

3 Supply the power.

When set to 100/120 V : 90 to 132 V AC
When set to 220/240 V : 198 to 250 V AC

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4-1-2. DC Power Supply

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. When the recording unit is supplied from a specified AC power source, the AC power source takes priority.
. Be careful that the output voltage of the DC power supply does not exceed 30 V.

When the unit is used in low voltage, considering the voltage drop across the cable, keep the voltage so
that the voltage at the DC IN connector terminal does not drop to lower than 11 V.
If the voltage exceeds 34 V, the hyper voltage protection circuit works and the DC fuse blows.

. When the DC power is fed to the unit, the unit may not become standby mode.

In this case, turn off the POWER switch on the rear of unit while feeding the DC power. And after leaving
the unit for 10 seconds, turn on the POWER switch on the rear again.
When the unit is rack-mounted, the unit should be AC powered.

1 Connect the DC power cord (supplied) to the DC IN connector.

2 Connect the 12 V DC power supply (allowable 11 to 30 V)

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The polarities of the DC power cord are red: positive and black: negative.
The connector pin assignment is Pin 1: positive, Pin 2: negative and Pin3: frame GND.

1

2

3

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4. Preparations

4-1-3. Internal Backup Battery

This unit cannot run only on the internal backup battery. The AC power supply or DC
power supply must also be used at the same time.

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When the recording unit is supplied from a specified external AC or DC power source, the external source
takes priority.

Charging the internal backup battery

Charging can be done from either AC or DC input.
For details, see the table entitled “2-way Power Supply System” in section 1-2.

Charging time: Approx. 2.5 hours max.

4-2. Connecting the Signals

Connecting the Analog Data Signals

Using BNC cables (sold separately), connect the INPUT connector on the front panel to the analog signal
source for each channel.
If necessary, use a BNC cable to connect the MONITOR connector to an oscilloscope or other measuring
device.

Oscilloscope, etc.

MONITOR

UP DN

Signal source

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Do not supply input signals exceeding ±50 Vpk, or the internal circuitry may be damaged.

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. Keep the input voltage range via the INPUT connectors to within 13.3 Vpk.
. Do not simultaneously input signals with different ground levels during single end input.
. The input impedance is 100 kZ.
. 24 V power is supplied to BNC cable when the recorder is set in E-E, REC-PAUSE or REC mode during

IEPE input (IEPE or TEDS). Be sure to check the input format when connect a signal source to the
INPUT connector.

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4-3. Cartridges

4-3-1. Cartridges

To record, playback, and store data in the best condition, be sure to keep the following precautions.

Turning off the main power supply

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Be sure to always follow the procedure below when turning off the main power. When the ACCESS lamp is
lighting/blinking, if the unit is powered down with the POWER switch, it may leads to the HDD damage.

1 Check that the ACCESS lamp on the front panel is turned off.

2 Press the Standby key.

3 Set the POWER switch on the rear panel to OFF.

Cartridges compatible with the SIR-3400H

SMH cartridge

4. Preparations

4-3-2. Loading a Cartridge

1 Press the Standby key to turn on the power.

2 Confirm that the lamp at the left side of standby key on the front panel lights.

3 When the right and left lock knobs on the front panel are set to RELEASE, the front panel can be

opened.

4 Before inserting the SMH cartridge, ensure that the HDD key is unlocked.

Unlocked Locked

5 Insert the SMH cartridge all the way inside while lifting the handle upward.

When the cartridge is all the way inside, lower the handle to secure the cartridge.

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DO NOT insert the cartridge as far as it goes with the handle lowered. It may lead to the damage of
claws.

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6 Turn the HDD key clockwise.

This locks the cartridge, and turns on the HDD power.
When the power is turned on, the HDD power lamp next to the cartridge turns on.

When the HDD is recognized normally : The recording media access lamp is lit green.
When an error occurred with the HDD : The recording media error lamp is lit red.

7 Close the front panel. Set the right and left lock knobs on the front panel to LOCK, and check that the

front panel is closed properly.

4-3-3. Ejecting the Cartridge

1 Check that the transport mode is set to STOP mode. (See section 5-1.)

2 Check that the ACCESS lamp on the front panel is lit green.

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Access to the HDD is in progress if the ACCESS lamp is lit orange.
If the front panel is opened during access to the HDD, a warning sound is made. Be sure that access to
the HDD is completed before proceeding.

3 Set the right and left lock knobs on the front panel to RELEASE, and then open the front panel.

4 Check that the internal recording media access lamp is lit green.

5 Turn the HDD key counter-clockwise.

This unlocks the cartridge and turns off the HDD power.

6 Pull out the SMH cartridge while pulling the handle forward.

7 Close the front panel. Set the right and left lock knobs on the front panel to LOCK, and check that the

front panel is closed properly.

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4-4. Diagnostics

Before performing the operations described in the following chapters, perform the diagnostics to make sure
that the recording unit is functioning correctly.

Diagnostics : HDD recording/playback check, Recording/playback amplifier check
Required time : Approx. 1 min.

During the diagnostics, the recording unit actually records a signal on the cartridge and plays it back. Be
sure to insert the cartridge before performing the diagnostics.
For the diagnostics procedure, see “14-7. Executing Diagnostics (Diagnostics)”.

4-5. Calibration

This measuring unit was calibrated prior to shipment, and these settings are stored in memory. While frequent
calibration is unnecessary, the measuring unit should be calibrated a few times a year if necessary.
. To perform calibration, first enable calibration using the DIP switches on the rear of the measuring unit.

(See section 3-2-2.) Calibration cannot be performed if the calibration function is disabled with the DIP
switches.

. After the power is turned on, wait at least 15 minutes before performing calibration.
. Perform calibration in the environment where it will actually be used.
. If you stop calibration before it is completed, turn the power off and then on again before using.

4. Preparations

For the calibration procedure, see “14-5. Executing Calibration (Calibration)”.

4-6. Required Settings Before Recording

Before starting to record data, be sure to set the following items:

. Setting the Recording Unit Clock (section 11-1)
. Setting the Recording/Playback Speed (section 12-3)
. Setting the Number of Recording Channels (section 12-4)
. Setting the Input Range (section 12-5)
. Setting the Input DC Offset (section 12-6)
. Setting the Input Format (section 12-7)
. Setting the Test Signal (section 12-11)

If necessary, make other settings based on section 6 to 14.

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24 V power is supplied to BNC cable when the recording unit is set in E-E, REC-PAUSE or REC mode
during IEPE input (IEPE or TEDS). Be sure to check the input format when connect a signal source to the
INPUT connector.
In order to stabilize the DC bias of the IEPE sensor, make a recording after warming up the unit sufficiently
with E-E mode.

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4. Preparations

4-7. Source and Record

If the media position information or amplifier setting information is altered in the STOP mode, the mode
automatically changes to the source mode.

4-7-1. Source

When the unit is in the E-E, REC-PAUSE, or REC mode, or is stopped from one of these modes, it
automatically switches to the source mode. In this mode, source data (values set in the recording unit) is
displayed for the media position information (address, and real-time clock) and the amplifier setting
information (input range value, input DC offset value, and output level value).
In the source mode, press the F3 key to sequentially change the contents displayed as follows.

F3

Source time

(h/m/s)

Address

(± h/m/s)

Amount of recording

media remaining

(h/m)

F3 F3 F3

Source time

(y/m/d)

4-7-2. Record

When the unit is in the FWD mode, or is stopped from FWD mode, it automatically switches to the record
mode. In this mode, record information on the media (values recorded) is displayed for the media position
information (ID number, address, and real-time clock) and the amplifier setting information (input range
value, input DC offset value, and output level value).
In the record mode, press the F3 key to sequentially change the contents displayed as follows.

F3 F3 F3

Address

(± h/m/s)

Amount of recording

media remaining

(h/m)

Record time

(y/m/d)

Record time

(h/m/s)

F3

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5. Description of Transport Mode

5-1. Transport Modes

Mode name Description Lit lamp

(over key)

STOP This is stopped status. STOP

E-E This mode is for adjusting the range and offset while checking the REC

REC This mode is for recording the data to recording media. Monitoring REC, FWD

REC-PAUSE This mode pauses REC mode. When the pause is cancelled, the ID REC, FWD,

FWD This plays back the data recorded on the recording media. FWD
FWD-PAUSE This mode pauses the FWD mode. When the pause is cancelled, FWD,

FF This fast-forwards data playback. FF
REW This rewinds data playback. REW
ID skip
SEARCH This performs a search. The following searches are available.

Start ID search This searches the ID at the start position for each recording.
ID/INDEX This sets the ID/INDEX number and searches the start.

number search
Mark search This searches the Mark1/Mark2 that were marked in the recording

Address search This searches designated addresses (controlled by Telnet).
Real-time clock This searches the specified real-time clock value written on the

search recording media (controlled by Telnet).
Manual search This performs 16x-speed fast-forwarding or fast-rewind.

This is the mode entered when the power for the recording unit is
turned on. Be sure to set to this mode before turning off the power.

signal on the screen before actual recording.

can also be performed at the same time.

is sent, and the next recording data is processed using the next ID PAUSE
number.

playback starts from the data at that point. PAUSE

This searches and plays back the start of the current or next ID block.

(See “16. Search.”)

media.

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5. Description of Transport Mode

5-2. Operation Transition Diagram

STOP

PAUSE

Reverse

manual search

(16x-speed fast-rewind)

Hold down

FWD + REW

Release

FWD + REW

REW

(Rewind)

REW

STOP STOP

STOP

STOP

REC

(Record)

PAUSE

Return to the start of

the current ID number

REC + FWD REC

PAUSE

FWD-PAUSE

(Playback pause)

PAUSE

PAUSE

FWD

(Playback)

REW

STOP

STOP

(Stop)

REC + FWD

Release

FWD + FF

FF

Skip the start of

the next ID number

Manual search

(16x-speed fast-forward)

Hold down
FWD + FF

FWD

STOP

E-E

(Fast-forward)

FF

FF

REC-PAUSE

(Record pause)

PAUSE

REC + PAUSE

Press the FF key in the search mode to search the next start ID
Press the REW key in the search mode to search the start ID of the current recording block.

*

The above mark “+” shows that press the one key while pressing the another key at the same time.
(For example, REC

+

FWD means that press FWD key while pressing REC key at the same time.)

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5. Description of Transport Mode

5-3. Transport Mode Transition Table

* The above mark “+” shows that press the one key while pressing the another key at the same time.

(For example, REC + FWD means that press FWD key while pressing REC key at the same time.)

Current mode Key pressed next

STOP REC REC

STOP — E-E REC-PAUSE REC FWD-PAUSE FWD FF/REW Manual search
E-E STOP — REC-PAUSE REC REC-PAUSE —— —
REC-PAUSE STOP — REC REC REC —— —
REC STOP —— —REC-PAUSE —— —
FWD-PAUSE STOP —— —FWD FWD — Manual search
FWD STOP —— —PAUSE — ID search Manual search
FF STOP —— —— FWD — Manual search
REW STOP —— —— FWD — Manual search
SEARCH STOP —— —— —— —

++

+ REC

++

PAUSE FWD FF/REW

++

+ PAUSE FWD FF/REW FWD

++

++

+

++

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6. Setting and Check Items

6-1. Default Settings

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Items described here as check items can only be checked.

6-1-1. Recording Unit Setting/Checking (Including Media Settings)

O: Setting enabled The reference section for common Telnet functions is section 17-2, and so this reference was omitted except for independent functions.

Setting Default setting Operation Remarks

LCD screen

Fan control Off O

Condensation sensor Off O
Synchronization mode Master O
Frequency type 48 kHz series O Fixed at 48 kHz series 8-2-1
Auto repeat Off OOFor setting at hard disk empty states 8-2-2
Overwrite Off O 8-2-3
Trigger mode Single OO
Pre-trigger recording Off O For recording signals before the trigger 8-2-5
IRIG-B timecode On O For using IRIG input 8-2-6
Response characteristics Realtime OO 9-2-1

of the peak indicator
Bar meter scale % OO
LCD contrast 5 O For adjusting the screen 9-2-3
LCD brightness 5 O For adjusting the screen 9-2-4
Recording unit network — O 10-1
Setting the recording unit clock
ID number — OO For adding IDs during recording 12-1
INDEX number — O
Recording/Playback speed 1 (Normal) OO For changing the speed 12-3
Number of recording channels
Transmission format S

Recording memo — OO If needed during recording 12-9
Test signal — OO For recording test signals 12-11
Mark — OO If needed during recording 12-12
Changing to the address,

amount of recording media
remaining, or time display

Clearing the peak On OO 13-2
indicator and over indicator

Changing the speaker Voice O When the speaker or earphone playback 13-3
output annotations signal source is switched

Adjusting the playback volume
Changing the AC voltage 100/120 V or

Save of setting values/ — O
Recall of setting values settings or with recording settings with a

— OOBefore recording 11-1

32 ch O 12-4

(Single-ended)

— O 13-1

—

200/240 V

Key Telnet Panel

O (Front)

O (Front)
O (Rear)

For acoustic measurement and other
situations where silence is needed

Based on changes in the operating environment
Based on changes in the operating environment

For starting recording with an external signal

For switching the bar meter indicator

For adding INDEX during recording

For the IEPE input, set to the single 12-8
ended input.

Based on the operating environment

For making batch settings with the default 14-1

current address

Reference
section

7-2-1

7-2-2
7-2-3

8-2-4

9-2-2

12-2

13-4
13-5

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6. Setting and Check Items

Execution items

Setting Default setting Operation Remarks

LCD screen

Panel lock — OO If necessary due to the operating 12-13

Copying Mark1/Mark2 — OOFor editing data after recording 14-2

Formatting the hard disk drive
Repairing recording media — OOWhen the media is corrupted, or a 14-4

discrepancies different media is inserted at one side
Calibration — OOIf needed before recording 14-5
Bar meter auto adjustment — O 14-6
Diagnostics — OOIf necessary after error display 14-7

— OOFor using new media before recording 14-3

Key Telnet Panel

environment or other conditions

Reference

Check items

Setting Default setting Operation Remarks

LCD screen

Volume —
Recording media contents — OOAfter recording 14-8
Alarm status — OO 17-2
Front panel status — OO 17-2
Unit configration — OO 17-2
Command — O 17-2
Error — OO 17-2
Signal level — OO 17-2
Calibration — OO 17-2

Key Telnet Panel

O (Front)

Reference

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6-1-2. Measuring Unit Setting/Checking (Including Input/Output Settings)

These are the setting items for input and output. These items are set at the recording unit.

O: Setting enabled

Setting Default setting Operation Remarks

LCD screen

Input range ±1 Vpk OO 12-5
Input DC offset 0 % OO 12-6
Input format Direct DC O 12-7
Output level ±1 Vpk OO 12-10
Measuring unit — O

Monitor channel

Key Telnet Panel

O (Front)

Reference

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Fan Control (Fan Control On/Off)

Dew Sense (Condensation Sensor On/Off)

(Synchronization Mode Settings)Sync-Mode

Freq-Type (Selecting the Frequency Type)

Auto-Repeat (Recoding Media Auto Repeat On/Off)

Overwrite (Recoding Media Overwrite On/Off)

Trigger Mode (Selecting the Trigger Mode)

Pre-Trigger (Pre-Trigger Recording On/Off)

IRIG (IRIG-B Timecode On/Off)

Bar meter Peak (Switching the Response

Characteristics of the Peak Indicator)

Bar meter Scale (Switching the Bar Meter Scale)

LCD Contrast (Adjusting the LCD Contrast)

LCD Brightness (Adjusting the LCD Brightness)

Measurement

F1

Utility

Global Setup Menu

f / F

F1

/

F2F1

Main

f / F

(Section 7)

f / F

(Section 8)

Function

f / F

(Section 9)

(Section 10)

Display

(Recording Unit Network Settings)Network

(Section 11)

(Setting the Recording Unit Clock)Clock

(Section 14-2)

(Copying Mark1/Mark2)Copy

(Section 14-3)

(Formatting the Recoding Media)Format

(Section 14-4)

(Repairing Recoding Media Discrepancies)RAID Rebuild

(Section 14-5)

(Executing Calibration)Calibration

(Section 14-7)

(Executing Diagnostics)Diagnostics

(Section 14-8)

(Checking the Recoding Media Contents)TOC viewer

F2

(Section 13-1)

(Changing to the Address, Amount of Recording Media
Remaining, or Time Display)

Time

F3

(Section 13-2)

(Clearing the Peak Indicator and Over Indicator)PK-CLR

F4

(Section 14-1)

(Save of Setting Values/Recall of Setting Values)Save/Recall Setup

(Section 14-6)

(Bar Meter Auto Adjustment)Barmeter Auto Adjustment

6. Setting and Check Items

6-2. LCD Screen Configuration

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7. Basic Settings (Main Screen)

7-1. Setting Procedure (for Main Screen)

Opening the Main screen

1 Press the F1 key in the Measurement screen.

The Utility screen is displayed.

2 Select the “Global Setup Menu” with the f / F keys.

3 Press the F1 key to switch the screen.

4 Select the “Main” with the F1/F2 keys.

Setting

5 Use the f / F key to select the option.

6 Use the g / G key to select the setting value.

7-2-1. Fan Control
7-2-2. Condensation Sensor
7-2-3. Synchronization Mode

* The screen of “Main” – “Function” – “Display” – “Network” – “Clock” can be switched with the F1/F2 keys.
* Press the F4 key to return to the Measurement screen.

On/Off

Master/Subordinate

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7. Basic Settings (Main Screen)

7-2. Settings

7-2-1. Fan Control On/Off (Fan Control)

This option is useful for acoustic measurements and other applications where silence is needed.

Factory setting: Off

* For the setting procedure, see “7-1. Setting Procedure (for Main Screen)”.

<When set to On>

The fan speed is controlled based on the internal temperature of the recording unit and measuring unit.

Internal temperature Less than 30

Fan rotation speed Stop Medium High

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dC Less than 60

dd

dd

dC 60

dd

dd

dC or higher

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. The fan may automatically start running due to a rise in temperature.
. The fan rotation speeds of the recording unit and measuring unit may not be synchronized in some cases.

<When set to Off>

The fan is constantly rotating at high speed.

7-2-2. Condensation Sensor On/Off (Dew Sense)

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. If condensation occurs the recording media and data may become damaged. In environments subject to

changes in temperature and humidity, be sure to always set the condensation detection function to On.

. Leave a space of at least 50 mm between the right and left sides of the recording unit and any other object.

Factory setting: Off

* For the setting procedure, see “7-1. Setting Procedure (for Main Screen)”.

<When set to On>

When condensation occurs inside the unit, such as when a cold recording unit is moved to a warm location,
the condensation warning indicator turns on (see section 18-1). When the warning indicator turns on, perform
the warmup operation while holding down the standby key, and then wait until the indicator turns off before
using the recording unit.

Warning LCD message Recording unit status Remarks
indicator

— 60S to 00S Detecting the condensation The remaining time for detecting

the condensation is displayed

% lit Warming Up Condensation was detected Displayed during warmup

600S to 000S Dissipating condensation Displays the remaining time until

operation

condensation is dissipated

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. Once the setting is set to On, the recording unit performs detection inside the unit and cannot be used for

approximately one minute every time the power is turned on.

. When condensation is detected and the condensation dissipation operation is being performed, be sure to

leave the power on and wait until the operation is completed.

<When set to Off>

No warnings are indicated even if condensation occurs.

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7. Basic Settings (Main Screen)

7-2-3. Synchronized Master/Subordinate Operation (Sync-Mode)

Factory setting: Master

* For the setting procedure, see “7-1. Setting Procedure (for Main Screen)”.

<When set to Master>

Recording and playback are performed using quartz-accurate synchronization with multiple recording unit
systems.
This enables doubling of the number of channels without reducing the frequency bandwidth or data transfer
rate.
When using a synchronized connection, one recording unit must be set as the Master, and the other recording
units must be set as the Subordinate.

<When set to Subordinate>

Set the rest of recording units other than one for Master to Subordinate.

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8. Function Setup (Function Screen)

8-1. Setting Procedure (for Function Screen)

Opening the Function screen

1 Press the F1 key in the Measurement screen.

The Utility screen is displayed.

2 Select the “Global Setup Menu” with the f / F keys.

3 Press the F1 key to switch the screen.

4 Select the “Function” with the F1/F2 keys.

Setting

5 Use the f / F key to select the option.

6 Use the g / G key to select the setting value.

8-2-1. Frequency Type

8-2-2. Auto Repeat
8-2-3. Overwrite
8-2-4. Trigger Mode
8-2-5. Pre-Trigger
8-2-6. IRIG-B Timecode

* The screen of “Main” – “Function” – “Display” – “Network” – “Clock” can be switched with the F1/F2 keys.
* Press the F4 key to return to the Measurement screen.

On/Off

Single/Multi

On/Off

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8. Function Setup (Function Screen)

8-2. Settings

8-2-1. Selecting the Frequency Type (Freq-Type)

Factory setting: 48 kHz series

* For the setting procedure, see “8-1. Setting Procedure (for Function Screen)”.

Setting value: 48 kHz series

8-2-2. Recording Media Auto Repeat On/Off (Auto-Repeat)

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The recording media auto repeat function can be used only on a media on which nothing is recorded.
Use a media after formatted.

Factory setting: Off

* For the setting procedure, see “8-1. Setting Procedure (for Function Screen)”.

<When set to On>

When the end of the recording media is reached during recording, it automatically returns to the start and
continues recording.
During recording, overwriting is performed regardless of the overwrite setting of the recording media.
Although the data that was overwritten is lost, the remaining data and rewritten data can be played back.

<When set to Off>

Recording and playback automatically stop when the recording media reaches the end.

8-2-3. Recording Media Overwrite On/Off (Overwrite)

Factory setting: Off

* For the setting procedure, see “8-1. Setting Procedure (for Function Screen)”.

<When set to On>

The recording can be overwritten.
When you attempt to overwrite, a message “Overwrite?” will appear on the LCD screen. Be sure to check if
the old data is needed. If it is not needed, press the FWD key while holding down the REC key again to start
overwriting.

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If a portion of the data is overwritten, the data after the current recording point can no longer be played.

<When set to Off>

The recording cannot be overwritten.

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8. Function Setup (Function Screen)

8-2-4. Selecting the Trigger Mode (Trigger Mode)

Factory setting: Single

* For the setting procedure, see “8-1. Setting Procedure (for Function Screen)”.

Settings

Single : During trigger recording, recording starts when the trigger input signal changes from High to

Low, and recording continues until the STOP key is pressed.

Multi : During trigger recording, recording starts when the trigger input signal changes to Low, and

recording stops when it changes to High.

8-2-5. Pre-Trigger Recording On/Off (Pre-Trigger)

Factory setting: Off

* For the setting procedure, see “8-1. Setting Procedure (for Function Screen)”.

<When set to On>

During trigger recording, data before the trigger is recorded. Data length (s) before trigger is automatically
changes depending on to the recording media speed.

<When set to Off>

During trigger recording, and data is recorded immediately after the trigger.

8-2-6. IRIG-B Timecode On/Off (IRIG)

Set this switch to On to calibrate the internal clock by inputting the IRIG-B time code to the AUX analog
channel. When set to Off, the internal clock is not calibrated with the IRIG-B time code.

Factory setting: On

* For the setting procedure, see “8-1. Setting Procedure (for Function Screen)”.

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9. Display Settings (Display Screen)

9-1. Setting Procedure (for Display Screen)

Opening the Display screen

1 Press the F1 key in the Measurement screen.

The Utility screen is displayed.

2 Select the “Global Setup Menu” with the f / F keys.

3 Press the F1 key to switch the screen.

4 Select the “Display” with the F1/F2 keys.

Setting

5 Use the f / F key to select the option.

6 Use the g / G key to select the setting value.

9-2-1. Peak Indicator Response
Characteristics
9-2-2. Bar Meter Scale

9-2-3. LCD Contrast
9-2-4. LCD Brightness

Realtime/Hold
%/dB

0 to 10

9-2. Settings

9-2-1. Switching the Response Characteristics (Bar meter Peak)

Factory setting: Realtime

* For the setting procedure, see “9-1. Setting Procedure (for Display Screen)”.

<When set to Realtime>

The bar meter always displays the current value.

<When set to Hold>

The peak indicator is held at the maximum level until PK-CLR (F4) is pressed or until entering the E-E,
REC-PAUSE, or REC-FWD modes from STOP mode.

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9. Display Settings (Display Screen)

9-2-2. Switching the Bar Meter Scale (Bar meter Scale)

Factory setting: %

* For the setting procedure, see “9-1. Setting Procedure (for Display Screen)”.

<When set to %>

The scale is bidirectional (the level moves upward in the positive direction or downward in the negative
direction from the center 0 % level line based on the signal polarity), and the data signal level is indicated as
a percentage of the reference level (±100 %) that was set for the input range.

<When set to dB>

The scale is unidirectional (the level moves in the same direction regardless of the signal polarity), and the
data signal level is indicated as a relative dB value of the reference level (0 dB) that was set for the input
range.

Percentage indicator (bidirectional) Decibel indicator (unidirectional)

101 to 133 %

51 to 100 %

1 to 50 %

0 %

_1 to _50 %

_51 to _100 %

_101 to _133 %

Red (over indicator)
Yellow

Green

Light blue

White

Light blue

Green

Yellow
Red (over indicator)

State when 0 dB
is exceeded

2 dB

0 dB

_6 dB

_20 dB

_∞ dB

9-2-3. Adjusting LCD Contrast (LCD Contrast)

Factory setting: 5

* For the setting procedure, see “9-1. Setting Procedure (for Display Screen)”.

Red (over indicator)

Yellow

Green

Bluish green

Light blue

White

The LCD contrast can be adjusted in one of eleven levels.

9-2-4. Adjusting LCD Brightness (LCD Brightness)

Factory setting: 5

* For the setting procedure, see “9-1. Setting Procedure (for Display Screen)”.

The LCD brightness can be adjusted in one of eleven levels.

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10. Network Settings (Network Screen)

This procedure is used to set the IP address and subnet mask of the recording unit.
The MAC address can be checked at this setting screen.

10-1. Setting Procedure

Opening the Network screen

1 Press the F1 key in the Measurement screen.

The Utility screen is displayed.

2 Select the “Global Setup Menu” with the f / F keys.

3 Press the F1 key to switch the screen.

4 Select the “Network” with the F1/F2 keys.

Setting

5 Use the g / G key to select the option.

Use the f / F key to select the setting value.

6 Use the F3 key to make the setting.

* The screen of “Main” – “Function” – “Display” – “Network” – “Clock” can be switched with the F1/F2 keys.
* By pressing F3 (Apply) key, the changed IP address and the changed subnet mask are set.

When escaped from the Global Setup Menu without setting, the changed value is not set.

* Press the F4 key to return to the Measurement screen.

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11. Clock Setting (Clock Screen)

This procedure sets the internal clock of the recording unit.

11-1. Setting Procedure

Opening the Clock Screen

1 Press the F1 key in the Measurement screen.

The Utility screen is displayed.

2 Select the “Global Setup Menu” with the f / F keys.

3 Press the F1 key to switch the screen.

4 Select the “Clock” with the F1/F2 keys.

Setting

5 Use the g / G key to select the option.

Use the f / F key to select the setting value.

6 Use the F3 key to make the setting.

* The screen of “Main” – “Function” – “Display” – “Network” – “Clock” can be switched with the F1/F2 keys.
* By pressing the F3 (Apply) key, the changed time is set.

When escaped from the “Global Setup Menu” without setting, the changed value is not set.

* Press the F4 key to return to the Measurement screen.

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12. Operation Settings (Using Setting Key)

If using Telnet to make settings, refer to the procedure in “17. Control by Telnet”.
For the transport settings, refer to “5. Description of Transport Mode”.

The operation settings are saved by the internal backup battery even when the power is turned off.
In the procedures below, the parentheses in the section title indicates the transport mode where the setting can be
made.

12-1. ID Number Increments (Mode: REC)

An ID number is automatically assigned to each recording block.
Each time that the SHIFT key is pressed and then INDEX/ID key is pressed during REC mode, the ID
number on the LCD screen increases by one.

Setting value: 1 to 999

The ID number can be used for searches.

12-2. Index Number Increments (Mode: REC)

Each time that the INDEX/ID key is pressed during REC mode, the INDEX number on the LCD screen
increases by one.

Setting value: 1 to 99 (The index number automatically increase by 1 up to 99 and then go back to 1.)

The INDEX number can be used for searches.

12-3. Setting the Recording/Playback Speed (Mode: STOP)

The recording/playback speed that was set is applied immediately after the setting is made.

1 Press the SPD/BCM key.

The lamp at the top left of the key and the LCD screen speed indicator flash.

2 Use the f / F key to select the speed.

Some speeds may not be available depending on the number of channels used.

Setting value

Speed 4x 2x 1x 1/2x 1/4x 1/8x 1/16
MByte/s 12 6 3 1.5 0.75 0.38 0.19

xx

x4

xx

xx

x2

xx

xx

x1

xx

xx

x1/2

xx

xx

x1/4

xx

xx

x1/8

xx

3 Press the SPD/BCM key.

The recording/playback speed is set.

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12. Operation Settings (Using Setting key)

12-4. Setting the Number of Recording Channels

(Modes: STOP, E-E, and REC-PAUSE)

This sets the number of channels when recording.

1 Press the SHIFT key, and then press the SPD/BCM key.

The lamp at the top right of the key and the number of channels indicator on the LCD screen flash.

2 Use the f / F key to select the number of channels.

Setting value: 32/64/128

No. of measuring units Max. no. of channels

132
264
4 128

3 Press the SPD/BCM key.

The number of recording channels is set.

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12. Operation Settings (Using Setting key)

12-5. Setting the Input Range (Modes: STOP, E-E, REC-PAUSE, and REC)

The input range value of the recording amplifier is set for each channel.
Set using either Manual or Auto.

Manual setting : The range values are set manually from the setting values.
Auto setting : The range values are automatically set by the recording unit based on the input signal

level.

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In case the DC-coupling direct input format is set (See [12-7. Setting the Input Format]):

When the unnecessary DC components are contained in the input signal, it is recommended to set the input
range after canceling the DC components with the input DC offset.

12-5-1. Setting the Manual Range

1 Press the RANGE key.

The M lamp at the top left of the key and the channel number in the MONITOR display area flash. The
The Range indicator appears in the setting value display area.

2 Use the g / G key to select the target channel.

Setting value : EXP. UNIT 1 to 4, A/B

MONITOR 1 to 32

3 Use the f / F key to select the input range value.

Setting value 10 V 5 V 2 V 1 V 0.5 V 0.2 V 0.1 V

Input range (Vpk) ±10 ± 5 ±2 ±1 ± 0.5 ± 0.2 ±0.1

Range values and bar meter scale

Example : When 10 V is set:

The bar meter scale becomes ±100 % or 0 dB when the input voltage is +10 Vpk, _10 Vpk,
or ±10 Vpk.

. Pressing the F1 key applies the settings to all channels of the current channel group (A or B).
. Pressing the F2 key enables the channel setting to be checked on a list. Press the F4 key to return to the

original screen.

4 Press the RANGE key. The settings are completed.

When not in setting mode, the f, F, g, and G keys can be used to change the monitor channel.

f / F key : Every 16 channels
g / G key : Every channel

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12. Operation Settings (Using Setting key)

12-5-2. Setting the Auto Range

1 Press the SHIFT key, and then press the RANGE key to set to A-RANGE (Auto Range setting) mode.

The A lamp at the top right of the key flashes.

2 3 seconds later, the peak value of input lavel for each input channel is automatically detected. Until the

RANGE key is pressed again, the peak value detection is continued. The relationship between the input
level and setting range is shown below.

Input level 5.5 V to 2.2 V to 1.1 V to 0.55 V to 0.22 V to 0.11 to Less than
(absolute value) 11 V 5.5 V 2.2 V 1.1 V 0.55 V 0.22 V 0.11 V

Input range (Vpk) ±10 ± 5 ± 2 ±1 ±0.5 ±0.2 ± 0.1

3 If the RANGE key is pressed again after at least three seconds have elapsed, the input range value is

finalized for all channels for the detected peak values.

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In case the DC-coupling direct input format is set (See [12-7. Setting the Input Format]):

When the unnecessary DC components are contained in the input signal, it is recommended to set the input
range after canceling the DC components with the input DC offset.

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12. Operation Settings (Using Setting key)

12-6. Setting the Input DC Offset (Modes: STOP, E-E, REC-PAUSE, and REC)

When the input DC offset setting is made, a DC offset voltage is applied to the input signal that is recorded
so that the signal level can be shifted. This enables the canceling of DC components contained in the input
signal that are not needed for recording, which raises the resolution.
The DC offset value is set for each channel.

Set using either Manual or Auto.

Manual setting : The input DC offset values are set manually.
Auto setting : The DC component is automatically calculated from the maximum and minimum values

of the detected input signal, and then the DC offset value is automatically set by the
recording unit.

12-6-1. Setting Input DC Offset Manually

1 Press the OFFSET key.

The M lamp at the top left of the key and the channel number in the MONITOR display area flash. The
Offset indicator appears in the setting value display area.

2 Use the g / G key to select the target channel.

Setting value : EXP. UNIT 1 to 4, A/B

MONITOR 1 to 32

3 Use the f / F key to change the input DC offset value.

The offset value changes by +1 %/_1 % each time the key is pressed. Holding down the key continually
increases or decreases the value.

Setting value 100 ..... 0 ..........

Input DC offset value +100 % ±0 % _100 %

Offset value and input range value

Example : When +100 % is set for the input DC offset value:

When the input range is +10 Vpk, a DC voltage of +1.00 x 10 (V) = +10.0 (V) is superimposed
on the input signal so that the waveform shifts in a positive direction.

. Pressing the F1 key applies the settings to all channels of the current channel group (A or B).
. Pressing the F2 key enables the channel setting to be checked on a list. Press the F4 key to return to the

original screen.

__

_100

__

4 Press the OFFSET key. The settings are completed.

When not in setting mode, the f, F, g, and G keys can be used to change the monitor channel.

f / F key : Every 16 channels
g / G key : Every channel

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12. Operation Settings (Using Setting key)

12-6-2. Setting Input DC Offset Automatically

1 Press the SHIFT key, and then press the OFFSET key.

The A lamp at the top right of the key and the channel number in the MONITOR display area flash. 3
second later, the positive and negative peak values of the input signal for each channel are detected and
the DC component is calculated. Until the OFFSET key is pressed again, the peak value detection is
continued.

2 After three or more seconds have elapsed, press the OFFSET key.

The DC input offset value is set for all channels.

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12. Operation Settings (Using Setting key)

12-7. Setting the Input Format (Modes: STOP)

This procedure sets the data input format for each channel.
There are two types of input formats.

Input format Set value Contents

IEPE input format IEPE When using the sensor without support of TEDS or the TEDS
(In case the sensor with data is not acquired, set it.
the built-in pre-amplifier The acquisition of TEDS is not performed.
is used)

Direct input format Direct DC When recording data including DC components, set it.
(In case of voltage input) (DC-coupling direct input format)

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To make the input format setting, do not connect the signal source to the INPUT connector.
When set to the IEPE input format, a 24 V power supply is supplied to the INPUT connector. Be careful that
you do not damage the signal source.
When using the IEPE input format, set to the single ended input. (See “12-8. Setting the Transmission

Format”)

TEDS When using the sensor with support of TEDS, set it.

The TEDS data is acquired and it is recorded on the recording
media.

Direct AC When recording data with unnecessary DC components

removed, set it.
(fc = 0.5 Hz)
(AC-coupling direct input format)

1 Press the INPUT key.

The lamp at the top left of the key and the channel number in the MONITOR display area flash. The
Input Type indicator appears in the setting value display area.

2 Use the g / G key to select the target channel.

Setting value : EXP. UNIT 1 to 4, A/B

MONITOR 1 to 32

3 Use the f / F key to change the setting.

Setting value : Direct DC/Direct AC/IEPE/TEDS

. Pressing the F1 key applies the settings to all channels of the current channel group (A or B).
. Pressing the F2 key enables the channel setting to be checked on a list. Press the F4 key to return to the

original screen.

4 Press the INPUT key.

The settings are completed.

When not in setting mode, the f, F, g, and G keys can be used to change the monitor channel.

f / F key : Every 16 channels
g / G key : Every channel

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12. Operation Settings (Using Setting key)

12-8. Setting the Transmission Format

Set the S/D select switch on the front of measuring unit to the desired format.

1 When using the IEPE input, set to S. When set to D, the unit does not work.

Setting Transmission format Supported input format

S Single ended input Direct input, IEPE input
D Differential input Direct input

When using in the differential input, connect the signal source to the measuring unit as shown below.
Unless the signal source is connected with the frame ground of measuring unit, signal may not be
properly recorded.

Signal source Measuring unit

Signal hot – BNC terminal (Core of coaxial cable)
Signal cold – BNC GND (Shield wire of coaxial cable)
Ground terminal – Ground terminal (Frame ground connection)

12-9. Recording Memo (Modes: STOP, E-E, REC-PAUSE, and REC)

Up to 96 characters of information can be set during recording.

1 Press the MEMO key.

The lamp at the top left of the key turns on, and the Record Memo indicator appears in the setting value
display area to indicate that the memo can be edited.

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2 Press the respective keys to edit and exit the memo.

Key Function

Setting key Enters the characters (enters the character written above the key)
g / G key Moves the cursor
F1 key Changes the input mode (changed each time the key is pressed)

ABC (enters uppercase letters)

abc (enters lowercase letters)

123 (enters numbers)

F2 key Deletes character at the cursor position (Del)
F3 key Sets the memo recording and exits (Set)
F4 key Erases the memo recording and exits (Exit)

Input modes and keys

Key Input mode

ABC abc 123

1 Disabled Disabled 1
2 ABCabc abcABC 2
3 DEFdef defDEF 3
4 GHIghi ghiGHI 4
5 JKLjkl jklJKL 5
6 MNOmno mnoMNO 6
7 PQRSpqrs pqrsPQRS 7
8 TUVtuv tuvTUV 8
9 WXYZwxyz wxyzWXYZ 9
* Disabled Disabled *
0 Disabled Disabled 0
# (CAUTION) .@/%!?(),-_:'~&\ .@/%!?(),-_:'~&\ #.@/%!?(),-_:'~&\

12. Operation Settings (Using Setting key)

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Holding down the # key for at least 2 seconds exits recording memo mode and activates panel lock. In
this state, the memo editing details are erased.

Entering characters

. The character being entered blinks.
. Each time the same key is pressed, the characters assigned to that key are displayed.
. When the next key is used to input a character, the character that was entered before is set.
. To enter a character using the same key again, use the G key to move the cursor, and them make the entry.
. The 0 to 9 and * in 123 input mode are direct input keys. Therefore, a character is input each time the

same key is pressed.

. You cannot enter more than 96 characters.

Deleting characters

. Pressing the F2 key deletes the character at the cursor position. The characters after the cursor position

move back to fill in the deleted space.

. If the cursor is at the end of the text, the cursor position moves forward each time the F2 key is pressed.

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12. Operation Settings (Using Setting key)

12-10. Setting the Output Level

(Modes: STOP, E-E, REC-PAUSE, REC, FWD, and PAUSE)

This procedure changes the output level of the analog channels (CH1 to CH32) for each channel.

1 Press the OUT/TSG key.

The lamp at the top left of the key and the channel number in the MONITOR display area flash. The
Output Level indicator appears in the setting value display area.

2 Use the g / G key to select the target channel.

Setting value : EXP. UNIT 1 to 4, A/B

MONITOR 1 to 32

3 Use the f / F key to change the output level.

The output level can be set in 0.1 V increments in the 1 V to 5 V range.

. Pressing the F1 key applies the settings to all channels of the current channel group (A or B).
. Pressing the F2 key enables the channel setting to be checked on a list. Press the F4 key to return to the

original screen.

4 Press the OUT/TSG key.

The settings are completed.

When not in setting mode, the f, F, g, and G keys can be used to change the monitor channel.

f / F key : Every 16 channels
g / G key : Every channel

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12. Operation Settings (Using Setting key)

12-11. Setting the Test Signal (Modes: E-E, REC-PAUSE, and REC)

This procedure enters a preset test signal to all channels.

1 Press the SHIFT key, and then press the OUT/TSG key.

The lamp at the top right of the key flashes. The Test Signal indicator appears in the setting value display
area.

2 Use the f / F key to change the test signal value.

Setting value : AC ±100 %, DC +100 %, DC _100 %, 0 V

3 Press the OUT/TSG key.

The settings are completed.

12-12. Mark Settings (Modes: All)

Marks can be added to any two selected locations. These recording positions can be searched.

Pressing the MRK1 or MRK2 key saves the record position at that data position.

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. Mark2 can be set even when there is no Mark1.
. If the Mark1 and Mark2 are pressed when settings have already been made for Mark1 and Mark2, the new

Mark position replaces the old setting.

12-13. Panel Lock (Modes: All)

1 Hold down the SHIFT key for at least two seconds.

The Panel Lock state is set (key operation is disabled), and the PNL LOK lamp turns on.

Canceling Panel Lock

Hold down the SHIFT key for at least two seconds in the Panel Lock state. This cancels Panel Lock, and the
PNL LOK lamp turns off.

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13. Other Settings

13-1. Changing to the Address, Amount of Recording Media Remaining, or

Time Display

When the LCD screen is changed to the Measurement screen, the display can be changed to address, amount
of recording media remaining, or time display.

1 Press the F3 key in the Measurement screen.

Each time F3 key is pressed, the display for ADDRESS, REMAIN, and S-TIME/R-TIME switches as
below.

Transport mode Display

E-E, REC-PAUSE, REC, and ADDRESS → REMAIN → S-TIME (Y, M, D) → S-TIME (H, M, S)
STOP from one of these modes → ADDRESS

FWD, FF, REW, and ADDRESS → REMAIN → R-TIME (Y, M, D) → R-TIME (H, M, S)
STOP from one of these modes → ADDRESS

13-2. Clearing the Peak Indicator and Over Indicator

When the response characteristics of the peak indicator are set to Hold, the peak indicator and over indicator
are cleared.

1 Press the F4 key in the Measurement screen.

This clears the Peak indicator and Over indicator.

13-3. Switching the Speaker or Earphone Playback Signal Source

When the LCD screen is changed to the Measurement screen, the playback signal source for the speaker or
earphone jack can be changed.

1 Press the SPEAKER key in the Measurement screen.

The playback signal source for the speaker or earphone jack switches between the recorded voice
annotations and the analog data signal. The current playback signal source is shown in the status display
area of the LCD screen.

Mark Description

The voice annotation recorded into the voice channel is output from the speaker or earphone
jack.

The data signal of the analog channel is output from the speaker or earphone jack.

13-4. Adjusting the Playback Volume

This procedure adjusts the playback volume of the speaker or earphone.
The volume of warning buzzer accompanied by the warning message cannot be adjusted.

1 Turn the VOL knob on the recording unit rear panel.

Be careful that you do not listen to earphones (sold separately) at a high volume for extended
periods of time.

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13. Other Settings

13-5. Changing the AC Voltage

Be careful to use the correct voltage since usage of an incorrect voltage can lead to a fire or failure
of the unit.
At shipping, the AC voltage is set to either 100/120 V or 220/240 V. The setting is displayed on the
sticker on the AC voltage selector switch. If you peel off the sticker and change the voltage, be sure
to always re-check the usage voltage before using.

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. When the AC voltage selector switch is set to AC 100/120 V, supplying AC 198 to 250 V may damage the

recording unit's internal circuitry.

. When the AC voltage selector switch is set to AC 220/240 V, the recording unit will not operate when

supplied with AC 90 to 132 V.

1 Use the AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel of the respective unit to change the voltage.

Move the switch to the selected voltage side.

Left side : 100/120 V (allowable 90 to 132 V)
Right side : 220/240 V (allowable 198 to 250 V)

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14.

Execution of Function/Checking

14-1. Save of Setting Values/Recall of Setting Values (Save/Recall Setup)

Saving the current settings and changing to other settings are done with a single operation.
The settings can be changed to the following settings.

. Setting values saved in the memory card
. Recording setting values for the current address
. Factory settings

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If the settings are made here, all settings are changed with a single operation. Be sure to check the settings
before using this operation. (See section 6-1 for the factory settings.)

1 Press the F1 key in the Measurement screen.

The Utility screen is displayed.

2 Use the f / F key to select “Save/Recall Setup”.

3 Press the F1 key.

The Save/Recall Setup screen is displayed.

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14. Execution of Function/Checking

4 Use the f / F keys to select the setting item.

Channel Setup

Save to Memory Card Saves the channel settings to the memory card
Recall from Memory Card Recalls the channel settings from the memory card

from Previous Record Sets the channel settings to the settings of recording with current

Default Setup Sets the channel settings to the factory settings

Global Setup

address

(See section 6-1-2)

Recall Default Setup Sets the basic settings (See section 7.) to the factory settings (See

section 6-1)

Three kinds of settings can be saved/recalled assigned to the F1 to F3 keys to/from the memory card.
For the settings other than stored in the memory card, use the F1 key to recall the setting.
To cancel, press the F4 key.

In channel setup, all channel input range, input DC offset, and output level settings are saved/recalled.

* “from Previous Record”

Perform playback once before recalling settings from the media.
This sets all the input range and input DC offset for all channels during recording. (No output level settings are
made.)

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14-2. Copying Mark1/Mark2 (Copy)

For information about Mark1/Mark2, see section “12-12. Mark Settings”.

The location to be copied is selected from three available patterns.
The copied information is pasted to the end of the data.
Data covering multiple IDs cannot be copied.

1 Press the F1 key in the Measurement screen.

The Utility screen is displayed.

2 Use the f / F key to select “Copy”.

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3 Press the key corresponding to the copy location.

From beginning of ID to Mark1 (B-Mark1) : F1 key
From Mark1 to Mark2 (Mark1-2) : F2 key
From Mark1 to end of ID (Mark1-E) : F3 key

F3

F1 F2

Beginning EndMark1 Mark2

The copy operation is performed.

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The copy operation will not be performed when the F2 key is pressed unless Mark1 and Mark2 are
within the same ID.

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14-3. Formatting the Hard Disk Drive (Format)

This procedure formats the internal HDD (HDD and HDD2).

1 Press the F1 key in the Measurement screen.

The Utility screen is displayed.

2 Use the f / F key to select “Format”.

3 Press the F1 key.

A dialog box is displayed for confirming the formatting operation.

4 Press the FWD key while holding down the REC key.

Formatting is performed.

<To not execute>

Press the F4 key (cancel).

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Once formatting is started, it cannot be cancelled.

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14-4. Repairing Recording Media Discrepancies (RAID Rebuild)

This procedure is used to repair discrepancies in two installed HDDs.
If you try to use a HDD with corrupted data or differences in data, data writing is not performed automatically
even when the HDD is installed. Be sure to always perform the repair operation.

1 Press the F1 key in the Measurement screen.

The Utility screen is displayed.

2 Use the f / F key to select “RAID Rebuild”.

3 Press the key based on the HDD that you want to mirror.

Mirror HDD1 to HDD2 (1 to 2) : F1 key
Mirror HDD2 to HDD1 (2 to 1) : F2 key

A dialog box is displayed for checking that the repair is executed.

<In case that the F1 key is pressed>

4 Press the FWD key while holding down the REC key.

The repair is started.
Once completed, a completion message is displayed.

<To not execute or cancel execution>

Press the F4 key (cancel).

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If you cancel while the repair operation is in progress, the data in the receiving HDD will be incomplete
and cannot be read.

To exit “RAID Rebuild”, press the F4 key.

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14-5. Executing Calibration (Calibration)

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. Enable the calibration function using the DIP switches on the measuring unit.
. After the power is turned on, wait at least 15 minutes before performing calibration.
. Perform in the environment where it will actually be used.

1 Press the F1 key in the Measurement screen.

The Utility screen is displayed.

2 Use the f / F key to select “Calibration”.

3 Press the F1 key.

Calibration is performed.

<To stop calibration>

Press the F4 key. Calibration is stopped at the point where the frequency band changes.
If calibration is stopped before completion, turn the power off and then on again before using.

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14-6. Bar Meter Auto Adjustment (Barmeter Auto Adjustment)

Because this unit has a high input impedance, when the input format is set to Single-ended, the bar meter
may perform offset recording when the BNC connector is open. Continued usage will not affect the
measurement data or its accuracy, but the offset can be canceled by executing the bar meter auto adjustment.
When executing, set the input format single-ended with the measuring unit front panel S/D selector switch,
and then set the input BNC connector to open.

1 Press the F1 key in the Measurement screen.

The Utility screen is displayed.

2 Use the f / F keys to select “Barmeter Auto Adjustment”.

3 Press the F1 key.

A dialog box is displayed for confirming execution.

4 Press the FWD key while holding down the REC key.

This executes bar meter auto adjustment.

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14-7. Executing Diagnostics (Diagnostics)

(See section 4-4.)

1 Press the F1 key in the Measurement screen.

The Utility screen is displayed.

2 Use the F key to select “Diagnostics”.

3 Press the F1 key.

The diagnostics are performed.
This takes about one minute.

<To stop diagnostics>

Press the F4 key.

If an error occurs, an error code will be displayed (see section 18-2).

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14-8. Checking the Recording Media Contents (TOC Viewer)

14-8-1. Viewing the TOC List

In the TOC Viewer, a list of the TOC is displayed.
In the TOC list, you can check the recording statuses of the recording medias.
ID/INDEX number search can be made for a selected ID or INDEX.

1 Press the F2 key in the Measurement screen.

The TOC list is displayed.

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To exit the TOC Viewer, press the F4 key.

14-8-2. Detailed INDEX List including IDs

1 Use the f / F key to select ID.

2 Press the G key.

The INDEX for selected ID are deployed and displays on the screen.

To close the detailed list, press the g key.

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14-8-3. TOC Screen Elements

1234 5 6 7

Selecting the ID: f / F key
Selected ID or INDEX search: SEARCH key

Operation Key Description

Delete F1 Erases the data for the selected ID
Copy F2 Copies the data for the selected ID and pastes it to the end of the

recording

(CAUTION 2)

(CAUTION 1)

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1. Only when the start ID is selected, the erasure with the F1 key can be executed.
When “S” marking start ID is deleted, the manually increment ID that make addition under the start ID
(That ID is not indicated “S” mark of the 3 Start ID on the TOC screen) is also deleted.
The remaining space in the recording media does not increase when a start ID is erased unless it is the
endmost start ID.

2. When IDs are created by copying, the recording start time is the time that copying was performed.
When an incremented ID is copied, a start ID is attached, and the number of indexes is displayed as
“01”.
The original value remains in the data, and the original index number at recording and the recording
time are displayed when played back.

1 ID

This is the data ID number.

2 IDX

This is the number of indexes in the IDs.

3 Start ID

An S is displayed if the ID is the recording start point.

4 ch

This is the ID recording conditions (Number of channels: Analog input A, Digital input D).

5 Speed

This is the recording speed.

6 Length

The address value at recording is displayed.

7 Date

This is the recording start date and time.

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15. Data Recording/Playback

Be sure to check the settings before starting recording.

15-1. Data Recording

1 Insert two cartridges in the same recording state.

When the HDD is recognized normally, the recording media access lamp is lit green. When an error
occurred with the HDD, the recording media error lamp is lit or blinks red.

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If the two cartridges are not in the same recording state, the system switches to media maintenance
mode.

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2 Press the REC key.

This enters E-E mode. The input signal can be monitored on the LCD screen without recording data on
the recording media. Also, the signal can be output from the monitor output connector and OUTPUT
connectors.

3 Recheck the settings for the input format, recording/playback speed, number of channels, input range,

input DC offset, and other parameters (see section 4-6).

4 Press the REC key and FWD key at the same time.

This enters recording mode.

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. In the recording unit default settings, Overwrite is set to OFF. When Overwrite is set to OFF, data is

recorded in the blank space regardless of the media position.

. The ID number increments each time recording starts, and a new ID number is assigned for the next

recording. In addition, a start ID is also attached each time recording starts to allow start ID search.
The INDEX number increments each time the INDEX/ID key is pressed during recording. The INDEX
numbers can be used to find specific locations.

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Stopping Recording

5 Press the STOP key.

This stops recording, writes a TOC (and EOD) to that position, and then the EOD lights.

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Earphone

Microphone

Oscilloscope, etc.

MONITOR

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Signal source

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15. Data Recording/Playback

15-2. Data Playback

1 Use BNC cables (sold separately) to connect the channel OUTPUT connectors and the analysis equipment.

A load impedance of 10 kΩ or more is recommended.

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2 Select the playback speed with the SPD/BCM key. The selected speed appears on the LCD screen.

3 Insert the recorded media into the recording unit, and press the FWD key.

This starts FWD (playback) mode and plays the data on the recording media.

The speed during recording appears in the speed display area, and the recording media position information
appears in the recording media position information display area of the LCD screen.
The input setting and recording media speed set during recording is also played back simultaneously. This
makes it easy to check the conditions set during recording.

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. Noise may be generated if data between recording blocks is played back.
. It takes max. 2 seconds from the start of playback when to set input setting the same as the settings

recorded on the recording media.

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15-3. Recording and Playback Voice Annotations

The unit can record and play back voice annotations along with analog data signals simultaneously.
Bandwidths for the voice channels are as below.

Recording/Playback speed Bandwidth

4 0.2 to 76.8 kHz
2 0.2 to 38.4 kHz
1 (normal speed) 0.2 to 19.2 kHz
1/2 0.2 to 9.6 kHz
1/4 0.2 to 4.8 kHz
1/8 0.2 to 2.4 kHz
1/16 0.2 to 1.2 kHz

The unit’s speaker has frequency response of 0.2 to 5 kHz.

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. The signal output from the voice channel cannot be used for data analysis because it is prepared for voice

annotations.

. The recording level is automatically adjusted by the AGC function.
. As the voice channel is for voice annotation, use the voice channel within the audible frequency range

even if it is in the above frequency bandwidth.

15-3-1. Connecting the Microphone and Earphone

1 Connect the microphone (supplied) to the MIC jack on the front panel.

2 Connect the earphone (sold separately) to the PHONE jack on the front panel.

MONITOR

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Microphone

Earphone

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