Sony XDS-PD1000, XDS-PD2000 User Manual

PROFESSIONAL MEDIA STATION

XDS-PD1000 XDS-PD2000

OPERATION MANUAL [English]

1st Edition

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

3. Internal air ambient temperature of the rack

When this product is installed in a rack, please make sure that the internal air ambient temperature of the rack is within the specified limit of this product.

4. Prevention against achieving hazardous condition due to uneven mechanical loading

When this product is installed in a rack, please make sure that the rack does not achieve hazardous condition due to uneven mechanical loading.

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket-outlet near the unit. If a fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power plug.

WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY. If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.

Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin

(NEMA 5-15P Configuration) Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires Length Minimum 1.5 m (4 ft. 11 in.),

Less than 2.5 m (8 ft. 3 in.) Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V

Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may require the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

5. Install the equipment while taking the operating temperature of the equipment into consideration

For the operating temperature of the equipment, refer to the specifications of the Operation Manual.

6. When performing the installation, keep the following space away from walls in order to obtain proper exhaust and radiation of heat.

Right, Left: 4 cm (1.6 inches) or more Rear: 10 cm (4 inches) or more

When installing the installation space must be secured in consideration of the ventilation and service operation.

• Do not block the fan exhaust areas (rear panel and rear part

of the right side panel) and vents (front panel, front lower part, and front right and left ends) with objects.

• Leave a space around the unit for ventilation.

• Leave more than 10 cm of space in the rear of the unit to

secure the operation area.

When the unit is installed on the desk or the like, leave at least 4 cm of space in the left and right sides. Leaving 40 cm or more of space above the unit is recommended for service operation.

WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER COUNTRIES.

1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead)/ Appliance Connector/Plug with earthing-contacts that conforms to the safety regulations of each country if applicable.

2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead)/Appliance Connector/Plug conforming to the proper ratings (Voltage, Ampere).

If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord/ Appliance Connector/Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel.

Attention-when the product is installed in Rack:

1. Prevention against overloading of branch circuit

When this product is installed in a rack and is supplied power from an outlet on the rack, please make sure that the rack does not overload the supply circuit.

2. Providing protective earth

When this product is installed in a rack and is supplied power from an outlet on the rack, please confirm that the outlet is provided with a suitable protective earth connection.

This Professional Media Station is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.

Tämä ammattimainen media-asema on luokiteltu 1. LUOKAN LASERTUOTTEEKSI.

Denna mediastation för professionella klassificeras som en LASERPRODUKT AV KLASS 1.

Laser Diode Properties

Wavelength: 400 to 410 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output power: 280 mW (max. of pulse peak), 150 mW (max. of CW) Standard: IEC60825-1 (2007)

Egenskaber for laserdiode

Bølgelængde: 400 till 410 nm Strålingsvarighed: Kontinuerlig Afgivet lasereffekt: 280 mW (max. för pulstopp), 150 mW (max. för kontinuerlig våg) Standard: IEC60825-1 (2007)

Egenskaber for laserdiode

Bølgelengde: 400 till 410 nm Strålingsvarighed: Uavbrutt Utgangseffekt for laser: 280 mW (maks stråletoppunkt), 150 mW (maks ved kontinuerlig stråling) Standard: IEC60825-1 (2007)

Laserdiod Egenskaper

Våglängd: 400 - 410 nm Strålningens varaktighet: Continuous Lasereffekt: 280 mW (sykehuipun maks.), 150 mW (jatkuvan aallon maks.) Standard: IEC60825-1 (2007)

This label is located on the top panel of the drive unit.

Denna etikett finns på ovansidan av driftenheten.

Denne mærkat sidder på drevenhedens øverste panel.

Tämä kyltti sijaitsee ajurilaitteen yläpinnalla.

Dette merket er plassert på oversiden av driverenheten.

user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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

All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 undesired operation.

For customers in Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-

003.

For the customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards:

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference(Emission)

• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility(Immunity) This product is intended for use in the following

Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

VAROITUS!

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VARNING

OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I DENNA BRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERATS, KAN ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS FÖR OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN FÖR LASERKLASS 1.

For the customers in the USA

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

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.

For kundene i Norge

Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-strømfordelingssystem.

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate.

For the Customers in Taiwan only

Chapter 1 Overview

Features............................................................................................8

Features of this unit ............................................................................... 8

System Configurations .................................................................11

Satellite news gathering (SNG) system............................................... 12

Ingesting/editing system...................................................................... 12

Live production system ....................................................................... 13

Delivery system................................................................................... 13

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

Front Panel .....................................................................................14

Display screen ..................................................................................... 20

Rear Panel ......................................................................................24

Chapter 3 Preparations

Supplying Power............................................................................28

Initial Setup ....................................................................................28

Front Panel Tilt Mechanism..........................................................30

Connections and Settings ............................................................31

Synchronization Reference Signals.............................................36

Setting System Frequency............................................................37

Setting Time Data ..........................................................................37

Superimposed Text Information...................................................39

Basic Operations of the Function Menu......................................41

Handling Discs...............................................................................44

Connections for using XDCAM Browser or a nonlinear editor that is not

a Sony product ........................................................................... 31

Connections for cut editing ................................................................. 32

Setting timecode .................................................................................. 37

Setting user bits ................................................................................... 39

Function menu operations ................................................................... 41

Function menu settings........................................................................ 41

Discs used for recording and playback................................................ 44

Table of Contents

Notes on handling ................................................................................44

Write-protecting discs.......................................................................... 44

Loading and unloading a disc.............................................................. 44

Formatting a disc ................................................................................. 45

Handling SxS Memory Cards ....................................................... 45

About SxS memory cards .................................................................... 45

Inserting/removing an SxS memory card ............................................ 46

Switching between SxS memory cards................................................ 47

Chapter 4 Recording, Playback and Copying

Recording....................................................................................... 48

Preparations for recording ...................................................................48

Carrying out recording......................................................................... 48

Mixed recording of clips in different formats on the same disc .......... 49

Playback.........................................................................................50

Selecting a clip or an EDL................................................................... 51

Playback operation............................................................................... 51

Playback operations using thumbnails................................................. 53

Chase play............................................................................................ 53

Copying .......................................................................................... 54

Overview.............................................................................................. 54

Copy operations ...................................................................................54

Chase copy........................................................................................... 56

Chapter 5 Operations in Clip List Screens

Overview......................................................................................... 58

Switching between display screens ..................................................... 58

Information and controls in clip list screens........................................ 59

Clip Menu ............................................................................................ 61

Clip F Menu......................................................................................... 62

Clip Operations.............................................................................. 63

Selecting clips...................................................................................... 63

Searching with thumbnails .................................................................. 63

Setting clip flags .................................................................................. 64

Locking (write-protecting) clips ..........................................................64

Deleting clips ....................................................................................... 64

Copying clips....................................................................................... 65

Setting the index picture frame............................................................ 65

Disc Operations............................................................................. 66

Table of Contents

Formatting (initializing) discs ............................................................. 66

Finalizing discs.................................................................................... 66

Chapter 6 File Operations

Overview.........................................................................................67

Directory structure............................................................................... 67

File operation restrictions.................................................................... 67

FTP File Operations.......................................................................69

Making FTP connections..................................................................... 69

Command list ...................................................................................... 69

CIFS File Operations .....................................................................73

Making CIFS connections ................................................................... 73

Chapter 7 Menus

Appendix

Menu System Configuration .........................................................74

Setup Menu ....................................................................................74

Items in the basic menu ....................................................................... 75

Basic menu operations......................................................................... 77

Items in the extended menu................................................................. 79

Extended menu operations .................................................................. 90

Maintenance Menu.........................................................................92

Items in the maintenance menu ........................................................... 92

Maintenance menu operations............................................................. 96

Important Notes on Operation......................................................98

About the LCD panel .......................................................................... 98

Condensation ....................................................................................... 98

Precautions for products with built-in HDD ....................................... 99

Periodic Maintenance..................................................................100

Operating hours meter ....................................................................... 100

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................101

Alarms ............................................................................................... 101

Error messages .................................................................................. 107

Specifications ..............................................................................108

Table of Contents

About DVB-ASI Input/Output (When the Optional PDBK-202 Is

Used)......................................................................................111

Using UMID Data.......................................................................... 113

Correspondence between Setting Items of the HKDV-900 and

Setup Menu of This Unit....................................................... 114

Trademarks and Licenses .......................................................... 115

MPEG-4 visual patent portfolio license ............................................ 115

MPEG-2 video patent portfolio license ............................................. 115

About IJG (Independent JPEG Group).............................................. 116

Character display software “iType”................................................... 116

Open software licenses ...................................................................... 116

Obtaining GPL/LGPL/GPL V3 licensed software ............................ 116

Glossary .......................................................................................117

Index ............................................................................................ 119

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

Overview

Features

Chapter

PD1000

HDDs for internal storage

The XDS-PD1000/PD2000 is a full-HD (1920 × 1080 and 1280 × 720) hybrid media deck that can use an internal storage, Professional Discs, and SxS memory cards as recording media. The XDS-PD1000 is equipped with hard disk drives (“HDDs” below) as internal storage. The XDS-PD2000 is equipped with solid state drives (“SDDs” below) as internal storage.

Compared to conventional studio decks, the XDS-PD1000 features better support for multitasked operation, networking, and other IT functions. It is highly compatible with nonlinear editing systems and network production systems, enabling efficient file-based operation. You can connect this unit via the standard HD-SDI I/O connectors to devices provided with HD-SDI interfaces, including conventional nonlinear editors, monitors, and other video equipment. This allows you to use this unit as a video editing or playout player, and as a recorder for nonlinear editing.

Features of this unit

The principal features of this unit are as follows.

MPEG HD422

codec

Long recording times

This unit is equipped with HDDs for internal storage. These HDDs provide 1 terabyte (TB) of data storage, allowing you to record up to about 30 hours in the HD422 50 Mbps recording format.

High reliability

This unit is equipped with three HDDs (Data: 2 HDDs; Fault tolerance: 1 HDD), configured for high reliability as a RAID-4 It can also be equipped with a redundant power supply.

1) RAID-4: Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive Disks Level 4

2) When the optional XDBK-101 is installed. (It is necessary to set the maintenance menu item M22: OPTION SETTING >DVB-ASI to “ON”.)

PD2000

array.

SDDs for internal storage

Long recording times

This unit is equipped with SDDs as internal storage. These SSDs provide 512 GB of data storage, allowing you to record up to about 16 hours in the HD422 50 Mbps recording format.

High reliability

This unit is equipped with two SSDs, which can be configured for high reliability as a RAID-4 It can also be equipped with a redundant power supply.

array.

High-quality video and audio recording and playback

The MPEG HD422 codec provides video compression compliant with the MPEG-2 422P@HL standard. It enables HD 4:2:2 (50 Mbps) digital component file recording in the 1080i (1080 effective scanning lines, interlaced) or 720P (720 effective scanning lines, progressive) format. Uncompressed PCM recording of 24-bit 48 kHz audio enables 8-channel audio recording at high sound quality.

1) MPEG HD422 is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Features

1) RAID-4: Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive Disks 4

2) When the optional XDBK-102 is installed. (It is necessary to set the maintenance menu item D11: RAID to “on”.)

3) When the optional XDBK-101 is installed. (It is necessary to set the maintenance menu item M22: OPTION SETTING >DVB-ASI to “ON”.)

High performance

Equipped with high-speed SSDs as internal storage and a high-performance CPU, this unit has the following advantages over the XDS-1000/XDS-PD1000.

• Quicker response during playback

• Higher speed in multitasked operation

• Direct control for editing from a nonlinear editor using CIFS PROTOCAL

Multitasking operation

Chase play

You can perform chase play of material being recorded.

Support for multiple network connection sessions, and the chase transfer facility

It is possible to individually control multiple sessions using FTP/CIFS protocol (XDS-PD1000: up to eight sessions; XDS-1000: up to four sessions). You can use FTP/CIFS protocol to transfer the material being recorded (the chase transfer function). The XDS-PD2000 allows for direct access to material on the SSD using CIFS protocol. It also allows for a “chase editing” function, enabling the material being recorded to be laid on the timeline.

Multifunction operations

You can perform the following operations in parallel on individual clips.

• Record signals input to the HD/SD-SDI INPUT connector to internal storage

• Copy to internal storage from Professional Discs/SxS memory cards

• Copy from internal storage to Professional Discs

• Play clips that have been recorded to the internal storage/ Professional Discs

• Upload and download via FTP/CIFS connections

The XDS-PD2000 makes it possible to perform a copy/ network transfer operation at higher speeds than the XDS-1000/XDS-PD1000.

Recording and playback functions

Support for multiple SD/HD codecs

In addition to the MPEG HD422 codec, this unit supports the MPEG HD codec. component files at both 1080i (35/25/18 Mbps 720P (35/25 Mbps wide range of recording times and application objectives. It can also record SD files (at IMX30/40/50 Mbps DVCAM codec).

1) MPEG HD is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

2) SDI recording only supported for 35 Mbps, and playback only supported for 25 Mbps and 18 Mbps.

3) SDI recording only supported for 50 Mbps.

Support for multiple frame frequencies

This unit can record and play at multiple frame frequencies: 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, and 23.98P or 720/59.94P and 50P (for MPEG HD422).

It can record HD 4:2:0 digital

), allowing HD operation across a

) and

or by

Support for mixed format recording mode

You can record clips to the internal storage at different system frequencies and in different formats (HD422/ HD420). As long as the frame frequency group is the same, clips in different recording formats can be recorded or written to the same Professional Disc.

1) The recording format is regarded as different whenever the system frequency, video resolution, video codec/bit rate, or number of audio channels or number of bits does not match.

The system frequencies supported by this unit are divided into frame frequency groups, as shown in the following table.

Frame frequency group System frequency

59.94 Hz 59.94P

59.94i

29.97P

50 Hz 50P

50i 25P

23.98 Hz 23.98P

Note

Continuous playback may not be possible at the transition point between two clips with different recording formats.

Simultaneous recording to the internal storage and a Professional Disc

This unit allows for simultaneous recording to the internal storage and a Professional Disc. (Simultaneous recording can be performed by simultaneously executing recording to the internal storage and copying from the internal storage to the Professional Disc.)

SD upconvert function

The unit is provided with an upconvert function. You can input SD signals to the HD/SD-SDI INPUT connector and record them as HD signals.

HD downconvert function

The unit is provided with a downconvert function. HD clip playback signals can be downconverted to SD signals and then output as SD-SDI or composite signals. This allows you to use this unit for editing and program output in an SD environment.

1080/720 cross-conversion

This unit supports cross-conversion output. It can output 720 while playing media recorded as 1080, and output 1080 while playing media recorded as 720.

Chapter 1 Overview

Features

Recording of proxy AV data

Proxy AV data is a low-resolution (1.5 Mbps video, 64 kbps per audio channel), MPEG-4 based version of a full resolution data stream. Whenever this unit records video signals input to the HD/SD-SDI INPUT connector, it simultaneously generates and records low-resolution

Chapter 1 Overview

proxy AV data.

1) Proxy AV data is not generated when you copy MP4 clips to internal storage from SxS memory cards or copy to internal storage via an FTP/ CIFS connection.

High-speed searches with the shuttle/jog dial

The shuttle/jog dial can be used to find scenes inside clips on the internal storage/Professional Discs, in the same way as the shuttle and jog dials on conventional VTRs. In variable-speed mode, you can search in field units at from –2 to +2 times normal speed. Shuttle mode supports high-speed searches up to a maximum of ±20 times normal speed.

Convenient playback and searching

Like previous products in the XDCAM series, this unit supports convenient search functions, including thumbnail searches.

• HD-SDI video, 8-channel audio input and output

• HD-SDI video, 8-channel audio monitor output

• SD-SDI video, 8-channel audio input and output

• SD-SDI video, 8-channel audio monitor output

• SD composite output

• SD composite monitor output

• DVB-ASI TS input and output

• AES/EBU digital audio 4-channel input and output

• Analog audio 2-channel input and output

• Analog audio 2-channel monitor output

• HDMI output

• Monitor output (VGA)

• Timecode input and output

• System timecode input

• Remote control

- RS-422A (D-sub 9-pin) (2) (In addition to the Sony 9-pin VTR protocol, this unit supports the Video Disk Control Protocol (VDCP).)

- Video remote (D-sub 9-pin) (1)

- GPIO (D-sub 15-pin) (1) (4 inputs and 4 outputs)

1) The HD/SD-SDI INPUT connector doubles as an HD-SDI input connector and an SD-SDI input connector.

2) With an optional PDBK-202 installed.

Networking

File transfer functions

This unit is equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet connector, allowing you to perform high-speed file transfers of the video, audio, and metadata on internal storage using FTP and other standard protocols.

Network control

You can control this unit via a network by using the network remote connection. The unit supports traditional remote control via remote control connectors such as the RS422 and GPIO connectors. In addition, the high-speed network interface to external devices enables control by various other applications, for acquisition of file lists and display of thumbnails.

Usability enhancements and rich selection of interfaces

Color LCD display

The unit is equipped with a 16:9, 4.3-inch color LCD which allows you to check the contents of the media and use the menu system without connecting an external monitor.

Tiltable front panel

The front panel is tiltable for easy rack-mount and desktop operation. You can adjust the panel to the angle that makes the buttons easiest to use.

Supports a variety of interfaces

This unit supports the following interfaces.

Features

System Configurations

The figure below shows devices and media that can be used with this unit. You can use this unit and these devices to configure the following systems.

PDW-700/PMW-500

HKDV-900 Video Control Unit

VDCP controller

• Satellite news gathering (SNG) system (see page 12)

• Ingesting/editing system (see page 12)

• Live production system (see page 13)

• Broadcast delivery system (see page 13)

Professional Disc

SxS memory cards

• SxS PRO

•SxS-1

PDW-1500

Chapter 1 Overview

BVE-700

Headphones

HDW-2000 series

Standard reference timecode

SD video monitor

HD video monitor

Audio monitor

PC monitor

PDW-F1600/HD1500

Laptop computer

System Configurations

Satellite news gathering (SNG) system

The following figure shows an example of SNG system in which this unit is used as both server and backup recorder.

Chapter 1 Overview

Camcorder

On the satellite truck

Reuse media

Save to internal storage

Ingesting/editing system

SDI signal

This unit

Computer

DVB-ASI TS signal

Save clips

(installed with XDCAM Browser)

DVB-ASI TS signal

This unit

Playout

Save clips

Archive system

The following figure shows an example of system in which this unit is used as both editing feeder and backup recorder.

Computer (ingestion controller)

Remote control (via

Line input

Camcorder

Internet Protocol/ Web Service API)

SDI/DVB-ASI TS signal

Recording data

Global Ethernet

This unit

Save clips

Nonlinear editing system

Linear editing system

SDI signal

RS422

Server

FTP/CIFS

PDW-F1600 (recorder)

Archive system

System Configurations

Live production system

The following figure shows an example of sports relay or live recording system in which this unit is used as both editing feeder and backup recorder.

Slow-motion/replay controller

Chapter 1 Overview

This unit

Live video (SID signal)

Camcorder

Read in video from library

Save recorded clips

Archive/library system

Delivery system

The following figure shows an example of program delivery system in which this unit is used as both server and backup player.

RS422 (VDCP)

FTP/CIFS

SDI signal

Global Ethernet

Nonlinear editing system (pre-/postediting)

Monitor

Slow-motion/ replay video

Computer (XDCAM Browser installed)

Nonlinear editing system

Material server

Recording system

MXF file

SDI signal

Save clips

Global Ethernet

This unit

Play out emergency video directly from Professional Disc

Computer (program transmission controller)

RS422 (VDCP)

Playout

System Configurations

Names and Functions of Parts

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

Front Panel

The names and symbols of buttons and knobs on the front panel are color coded according to function. White: Function when the button or knob is operated

independently.

1 PHONES jack

2 LEVEL adjustment knob

3 On/standby (1) button and indicator

4 ALARM indicator

5 INTERNAL ACCESS indicator

6 MAINTENANCE connector

2 Disc control section

(see page 16)

Chapter

Orange: Function when the button is operated with the

SHIFT button held down.

Blue: Function related to thumbnail operations.

7 REMOTE button

1 Port and media selection section (see page 15)

3 Memory card slots (see page 16)

5 Display/menu control

section (see page 17)

8 KEY INHI switch

4 Audio level adjustment section (see page 16)

a PHONES jack

This is a standard stereo jack. Connect stereo headphones to monitor the audio during recording and playback. (Nonaudio signals are muted.) The monitored channel is selected with MONITR L and MONITR R on the HOME page of the function menu (see page 41).

Front Panel

7 Shuttle/jog/variable-speed playback

control section (see page 19)

6 Recording and playback control section (see page 18)

b LEVEL (volume) adjustment knob

Adjust the volume of headphones with this knob. You can also cause this knob to simultaneously adjust the output volume from the AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT R, L connectors on the rear panel. To do this, set setup menu item 114 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT LEVEL to “variable”.

c On/standby (1) button and indicator

When the main power switch on the rear panel is in the on position, this switches the unit between the operating state (the indicator is lit green) and the standby state (the indicator is lit red). To put the unit into the operating state, press this button and hold it down for a short time (0.25 seconds or longer) while the indicator is lit red. The indicator changes to lit green, and the unit enters the operating state. To put the unit into the standby state, press this button and hold it down for a longer time (1 second or longer) while the indicator is lit green. The indicator changes to flashing green and then lit red, and the unit enters the standby state. When using this unit, normally leave the main power switch on the rear panel in the on position, and use this button to switch the unit between the operating state and standby state.

Note

To switch the state of this unit from standby state (the main switch on the rear panel is on) to operative state, wait at least three seconds after the unit has entered standby state and then press the on/standby button on the front panel.

d ALARM indicator

This flashes to alert you to an error in the unit, and goes out when the cause of the error is removed. Flashing red: An error that requires service has occurred,

in most cases a hardware error.

Flashing orange: A warning level error has occurred.

1 Port and media selection section

This unit has a recording port and a playback port. You can control these ports independently by selecting one of them with the REC PORT or PB PORT button.

1 REC PORT button

3 INTERNAL

button

a REC PORT (recording port) button

Before performing recording operations on the front panel of this unit, press this button to select the recording port. E-E signals (the video of the input signals) are output to the display and to the video monitor output connectors.

Note

When a clip list screen is displayed, pressing this button does not output E-E signals to the display. To operate this button, first press the THUMBNAIL button to switch to the basic operation screen or the video monitor screen. Even when a clip list screen is displayed, pressing this button switches the output signals of the video monitor output connectors to E-E signals.

2 PB PORT button

6 Slot selection lamps

5 MEMORY button

4 DISC button

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

A message appears on the display when this indicator starts flashing. For details, see “Troubleshooting” (page 101).

e INTERNAL (internal storage) ACCESS indicator

This lights when the internal storage is accessed.

Note

Do not turn off the main power switch on the rear panel or disconnect the power cord while the INTERNAL ACCESS indicator is lit. Doing so may corrupt the data on the storage.

f MAINTENANCE connector

This is the USB connector for maintenance.

g REMOTE button

Press this button, turning it on, to perform remote control of this unit from a device connected to the REMOTE (9P) 1 and 2 connectors. This allows you to control the recording and playback ports individually.

h KEY INHI (inhibit) switch

This turns key operation inhibit mode on or off.

b PB PORT (playback port) button

Before performing playback operations on the front panel of this unit, press this button to select the playback port. Playback video is output to the display and to the video output connectors/video monitor connectors.

Note

When a clip list screen is displayed, pressing this button does not output playback signals to the display or video output connectors. To operate this button, first press the THUMBNAIL button to switch to the basic operation screen or the video monitor screen. Even when a clip list screen is displayed, pressing this button switches the output signals of the video monitor output connectors to playback video signals.

c INTERNAL (internal storage) button

This button selects internal storage as the operation target media.

d DISC button

This button selects a Professional Disc as the operation target media.

Front Panel

e MEMORY button

This button selects an SxS memory card as the operation target media.

a Memory card slots

These two slots (A and B) can receive SxS memory cards (see page 46).

f Slot selection lamps

These light to indicate the selected memory card slot.

2 Disc control section

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

4 EJECT button

3 Disc slot

2 DISC IN indicator

1 DISC ACCESS indicator

a DISC ACCESS indicator

This lights when the Professional Disc is accessed.

Note

While the ACCESS indicator is lit, do not turn off the main power switch on the rear panel or disconnect the power cord. This could lead to a loss of data from the disc.

b DISC IN indicator

This lights when a Professional Disc is inserted.

c Disc slot

Insert a Professional Disc in this slot (see page 44).

d EJECT button

To remove the Professional Disc, press this button (see page 44).

3 Memory card slots

b Eject buttons

To remove the SxS memory card from the slot, press the eject button to release the lock, then press the button once more. This makes the media come out of the slot partially (see page 47).

c MEMORY ACCESS A/B lamps

Indicate the state of slots A and B (see page 47).

4 Audio level adjustment section

1 CH-1/ALL CH, CH-2 to CH-4 adjustment knobs

2 VARIABLE switch

a CH-1/ALL CH, CH-2 to CH-4 (audio level)

adjustment knobs

Depending on the setting of the VARIABLE switch, these adjust the input audio or playback audio levels of channels 1 to 4.

You can adjust levels of channels 5 to 8 using the function menu. For details, see “P3 AUDIO page” (page 43).

By the setting of setup menu item 131 AUDIO VOLUME, you can enable the CH-1/ALL CH adjustment knob to simultaneously adjust all eight channels. When this simultaneous adjustment is enabled, the ALL CH indicator lights.

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1 Memory card slots

2 Eject buttons

3 MEMORY ACCESS A/B lamps

b VARIABLE (audio level adjustment selector)

switch

This selects whether input audio levels or playback audio levels are adjusted by the CH-1/ALL CH and CH-2 to CH4 adjustment knobs for channels 1 to 4, or by the function menu setting for channels 5 to 8. REC: Adjust the input audio levels. The playback audio

levels are fixed at their preset values.

PRESET: The audio levels are fixed at their preset values. PB: Adjust the playback audio levels. The input audio

levels are fixed at their preset values.

Note

It is not possible to adjust the audio levels of the recording and playback ports simultaneously.

5 Display/menu control section

5 MENU button

4 THUMBNAIL button 3 DISPLAY button

1 Function buttons (F1 to F6)

2 Display

6 PAGE/HOME button

To set the audio level of each port separately, adjust one or the other by using external audio equipment connected to a REMOTE (9P) connector (1 or 2).

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7 COPY button 8 RESET/RETURN button 9 SHIFT button q; Arrow buttons and IN/OUT indicators qa PUSH SET knob

a Function buttons (F1 to F6)

These buttons are enabled when the function menu (see page 41) is visible. Each press of a button changes the

setting of the corresponding item in the menu. When the setup menu (see page 77) is displayed, these buttons function as menu control buttons. For convenience, this manual refers to these buttons as buttons F1 to F6, in order from the top.

b Display

Displays video being recorded, E-E video, playback video, menus, audio level meters, and data such as timecode or clip information. It can be switched between a basic operation screen (see page 20), a video monitor screen (see

page 23), and a clip list screen (see page 59).

For details, see page 58.

c DISPLAY button

Each press of this button switches between the basic operation screen, the video monitor screen, and the clip list screen (see page 58). When the clip list screen is displayed, this button switches the display between thumbnails view and details view.

d THUMBNAIL button

When this button is pressed when the basic operation screen or video monitor screen is displayed, a list of clips saved on the currently selected media is displayed. (That is, the current screen is switched to a clip list screen.) When pressed again, returns to the basic operation screen or the video monitor screen.

e MENU button

Starts the setup menu, and starts the Clip Menu from a clip list screen (see page 61). The same information is also superimposed on the display on a video monitor connected to the unit. When pressed again, the setup menu or the Clip Menu disappears.

f PAGE/HOME button

When pressed alone, functions as the PAGE button. When pressed together with the SHIFT button, functions as the HOME button. PAGE button: Displays the function menu, if it is not

visible. (The most recently displayed page of the function menu appears.)

HOME button: When pressed with the function menu

visible, returns to the HOME page of the function menu.

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g COPY button

Displays the Clip Copy screen. (see page 55).

b PLAY button

To start playback, press this button, turning it on.

h RESET/RETURN button

Functions as the RESET button or the RETURN button. RESET button: Resets counters or the setting values of

the timecode generator.

RETURN button: In clip list screens, returns to the

previous procedure.

i SHIFT button

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Switches between functions for any button with two functions.

j Arrow buttons and IN/OUT indicators

The arrow buttons are used for clip selection, menu setting operations, and so on. When you use the arrow buttons to set an IN and OUT point in the clip, it becomes possible to copy only the part defined by the IN and OUT points (see page 56). When an IN and OUT points are set in the clip, the IN and OUT indicators light.

k PUSH SET knob

This is used for menu operations and thumbnail operations in a clip list screen. Turn the knob to select items, and press it to confirm the selection. This button is also used to set numerical and timecode values.

6 Recording and playback control section

1 PREV button

2 PLAY button

3 NEXT button

4 STOP button

5 REC button

7 STANDBY indicator 6 REC INHI indicator

a PREV (previous) button

Press this button, turning it on, to show the first frame of the current clip. While the first frame of a clip is shown, pressing this button jumps to the beginning of the previous clip. This button is also used together with other buttons for the following operations. Reverse direction high-speed search: Hold down the

PLAY button, and press this button. A high-speed (50 times normal) search in the reverse direction is carried out.

Displaying the first frame of the first clip: Hold down

the SHIFT button, and press this button.

c NEXT button

Press this button, turning it on, to jump to the next clip and show the first frame. During chase play, play jumps to the last frame that is playable at that time. This button is also used together with other buttons for the following operations. Forward direction high-speed search: Hold down the

PLAY button, and press this button. A high-speed (50 times normal) search in the forward direction is carried out.

Displaying the last frame of the last clip: Hold down the

SHIFT button, and press this button.

d STOP button

To stop recording or playback, press this button, turning it on. The frame at the stop point appears.

e REC (record) button

To start recording, hold down this button, and press the PLAY button. The recording takes place on an unrecorded part of the media. To stop recording, press the STOP button.

f REC INHI (recording inhibit) indicator

Lights when Professional Disc is selected as the operation target media and a disc in record-inhibited state is loaded (see page 44). Also lights when an SxS memory card is loaded and selected as the operation target media.

Note

Recording to SxS memory cards is not possible.

g STANDBY indicator

Lights when the unit is put into disc stop mode. After a certain time passes in a disc stop mode, the unit automatically enters standby off mode and the indicator goes off.

You can specify the time until the unit enters standby off mode.

For details, see the description of setup menu item 501 STILL TIMER (see page 80).

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7 Shuttle/jog/variable-speed playback control section

1 SHTL/JOG button

2 VAR/JOG button

3 JOG indicator

4 Jog/shuttle direction

indicators

5 Shuttle/jog dial

a SHTL/JOG button

Press this button, turning it on, to perform shuttle or jog playback with the shuttle/jog dial.

• In variable-speed mode, you can make fine adjustments to the playback speed over the range from –2 to +2 times normal speed, according to the angular position of the dial. There is a detent at the center position, for still image playback.

Regardless of the playback mode, you will normally press the SHTL/JOG or VAR/JOG button before turning the dial. But it is also possible to put the unit into shuttle, jog, or variable-speed mode simply by turning the dial (by setting setup menu item 101 SELECTION FOR SEARCH DIAL ENABLE to “dial”).

Note

If you do set the above item to “dial”, then you should return the shuttle/jog dial to the center position after conducting shuttle or variable-speed playback. If you do not return the dial to the center position, playback in shuttle or variable-speed mode can start because of vibrations during other operations.

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b VAR/JOG button

Press this button, turning it on, to perform variable-speed or jog playback with the shuttle/jog dial.

c JOG indicator

Lights in green when the shuttle/jog dial is in jog mode.

d Jog/shuttle direction indicators

These show the playback direction in jog, shuttle, or variable-speed mode.

b (green): Lights during playback in the reverse direction. B (green): Lights during playback in the forward

direction.

x (red): Lights during still image display.

e Shuttle/jog dial

The dial switches between shuttle/variable-speed mode and jog mode each time that you press it all the way in. Shuttle/variable-speed mode: The dial is in the raised

position.

Jog mode: The dial is in the depressed position (the JOG

indicator is lit). Turn the dial to the right to play in the forward direction, and turn it to the left to play in the reverse direction.

• In jog mode, the playback speed varies from –1 to +1

times normal speed, according to the rotation speed of the dial. There are no detents.

• In shuttle mode, the playback speed varies in the range

±20 times normal speed, according to the angular position of the dial. There is a detent at the center position, for still image playback.

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Display screen

Basic operation screen

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

1 Function menu

2 Audio input display/audio level meters

3 System information

4 Media status display

5 Recording or playback format 6 Clip information

7 Recording or chase play display

8 Time data display area

9 Status display area

a Function menu

Use the PAGE/HOME button to display this menu, and to switch between the pages (HOME, P1 to P5) of the menu. Each page has one to six setting items. Press the corresponding function button to change a setting.

For details, see “Basic Operations of the Function Menu” (page 41).

b Audio input display/audio level meters

Displays information about audio.

A Input signal display

B Data indication

F Level bars

E Reference level

D Audio channel

C Monitor channel

A Input signal display: Displays the audio input signal.

Display Input signal

ANA-1 Analog audio signal Channel 1, 3, 5, 7 ANA-2 Channel 2, 4, 6, 8 AES/EBU AES/EBU format digital audio signal (flashes

when there is no input signal)

HD-SDI HD-SDI audio signal (flashes when there is

no input signal)

SD-SDI SD-SDI audio signal (flashes when there is

no input signal) SG Test signal from the internal signal generator DVB-ASI DVB-ASI TS signal (flashes when there is no

input signal)

When the video input signal is set to “DVB-

ASI”, A1 INPUT to A8 INPUT are

automatically set to “DVB-ASI”.

B Data indication: Appears when the input signals are

non-audio signals.

C Monitor channel: Displays the audio monitoring

channels set with MONITR L and MONITR R on the HOME page of the function menu (see page 41).

D Audio channel: Displays the audio channels.

Also indicates preset or variable-speed mode by its color (see page 16).

White: Preset mode Green: Variable-speed mode

E Reference level: Displays the reference level for

recording as set in the maintenance menu.

F Level bars: Display the audio recording or playback

levels of channels 1 to 8. The OVER indicators light when the audio level exceeds 0 dB.

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c System information

A Reference signal

SD-SDI: SD-SDI video input SG: Test video signal from the internal signal

generator

DVB-ASI

: DVB-ASI TS signal

B Video input display

A Reference signal: This displays the type of reference

signal to which this unit is synchronizing. When there is no display, the unit is synchronizing to

1) When the maintenance menu item M22: OPTION SETTING >DVBASI is set to “ON” with the optional PDBK-202 being installed (see page 92).

The video signal input is selected with V INPUT on page P1 INPUT of the function menu (see page 42).

the internal reference signal.

INPUT: Input video HD REF: HD-format reference signal SD REF: SD-format reference signal

B Video input display: This displays the currently

Note

The display blinks when there is no video input signal, and when the video input signal does not match the system frequency of this unit.

selected video input signal. HD-SDI: HD-SDI video input

d Media status display

Displays the icons in the following table to indicate the status of the selected recording media.

Icons Professional Disc Status

Internal storage Memory card

(slot A selected)

— Not loaded

PFD23A/ PFD50DLA

PFD128QLW

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— Finalized

— Being ejected

The PFD128QLW media status display changes with the remaining capacity of the recordable resource space (for writing the disc management data, etc.).

Icon Status

Yellow bar

Red bar

The available recordable resource space is running out.

There is no available recordable resource space on the disc.

Note

The remaining capacity of recordable resource space is not the same as the remaining recording capacity. When there is no available recording resource space is left on the disc, file writing may be disabled even with sufficient available storage remaining.

e Recording or playback format

When the recording port is selected, displays the recording format. When the playback port is selected, displays the

Being mounted

Normal status

Warning level error has occurred (finalizing is impossible)

Error has occurred (restoring is impossible)

format of the clip being played.

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Codec

Video format

System frequency

Audio format

f Clip information

Displays clip information.

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Clip name

Duration

Clip number/total number of clips

Property icons

During playback, the icons in the following table appear to indicate the properties that have been set in a clip.

Icon Description

An OK flag is set An NG flag is set A KEEP flag is set A shot mark is set The clip is locked (protected)

g Recording or chase play display

When the recording media is the internal storage, an icon appears to indicate the status of the unit ( : recording,

: chase play).

h Time data display area

A Remaining media capacity for recording or

playback: Displays the amount of remaining capacity

for recording or playback on the media.

B REC RUN/FREE RUN: Displays the timecode run

mode. The run mode is set with RUN MODE on page P4 TC of the function menu (see page 43).

C Timecode generator mode: Displays the timecode

source and generation method (preset or regenerate). These are set with TCG and PRST/RGN on page P4 TC of the function menu (see page 43).

D VITC: Lights in the following cases.

• When VITC is read in playback mode. (This has no relations to the display in the time data display area.)

• When VITC recording is possible.

E Time data type: Displays the type of time data

displayed in the time data display area. The type of time data is selected with CNTR SEL on the HOME page of the function menu (see page 41).

Display Type of time data

TC Timecode COUNTER Elapsed recording/playback time UB User bits VITC VITC VIUB VIUB TCG Timecode generator value UBG User bits generator value

F Time data: Normally displays timecode or VITC,

according to the selection made with TCR on page P4 TC of the function menu.

G DF/NDF indication: Displays the frame count mode

for the internal timecode reader (TCR) and internal timecode generator (TCG). The frame count mode is set with DF/NDF on page P4 TC of the function menu (see page 43).

A Remaining media capacity for recording or playback B REC RUN/FREE RUN

C Timecode generator mode D VITC

G DF/NDF

indication (TCR)

F Time data

E Time data type

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G DF/NDF

indication (TCG)

Display Frame count mode . DF (drop-frame mode) : NDF (non-drop-frame mode)

i Status display area

A Error, warning, and alarm messages

B Delete icon

C Copy icon

D Network connection display E Network remote connection display F Recording display

G Playback display

A Error, warning, and alarm messages: Messages

about operations and the status of the unit appear here. The seriousness of the message is indicated by the color, as follows.

Red: Error message (flashing) Orange: Warning message White: Alarm message

B Delete icon: Flashes while a clip deletion is being

executed.

C Copy icon: An icon representing the copy source and

copy destination light while a copy operation is being executed between media.

Icon Description

Copy from memory card to internal storage

Copy from Professional Disc to internal storage

Copy from internal storage to Professional Disc

Copy from memory card to Professional Disc

D Network connection display: Lights while data is

being exchanged with a network connected external device.

E Network remote connection display: Lights during a

network remote control connection to an external device.

F Recording display: Lights when recording to the

internal storage is being performed.

G Playback display: Lights when a clip on the internal

storage or disc is in the open state.

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Video monitor screen

A Superimposed information

B Status display area

A Superimposed information: Appears when CHAR

SEL on the HOME page of the function menu is set to “ON”.

B Status display area: Displays messages and icons

about the status of the unit (see page 22).

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Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

1 PCIe expansion slot

1 HD/SD-SDI signal input/output

section (see page 25)

2 DVB-ASI OUTPUT connector

3 HDMI OUTPUT connector

4 REF. VIDEO INPUT connectors

2 Timecode input/output section (see page 26)

5 Redundant power supply unit installation section

3 Power supply section

(see page 26)

5 Analog audio signal input/output section (see page 27)

q; MONITOR connector

9 GPIO connector

8 VIDEO CONTROL connector

7 REMOTE (9P) 1, 2 connectors

6 SYSTEM TC INPUT connector

4 Digital audio signal input/output section (see page 27)

a PCIe expansion slot

For future expansion, this is provided to enable the connection of units having a PCI Express interface.

b DVB-ASI OUTPUT (DVB-ASI output) connector

(BNC type)

This connector can output DVB-ASI TS signals when the optional PDBK-202 MPEG TS Board is installed. For this, it is necessary to set the maintenance menu item M22: OPTION SETTING >DVB-ASI to “ON” (see page 92).

For details, see “About DVB-ASI Input/Output (When the Optional PDBK-202 Is Used)” (page 111) for more information about DVB-ASI TS signals.

qd COMPOSITE OUTPUT 1, 2 (MONITOR) connectors

qs (network) connector

qa MAINTENANCE connectors

c HDMI OUTPUT connector

Outputs digital signals (video, audio, control signals). Output signals are E-E signals or playback signals, according to the setting of the REC PORT and PB PORT buttons on the front panel. Allows you to connect a device with an HDMI input connector, such as an HD projector or a high-definition TV. Audio output signals are the signals of the channels selected with MONITR L and MONITR R on the HOME page of the function menu.

d REF. VIDEO INPUT (reference video signal input)

connectors (BNC type)

The two connectors form a loop-through connection; when a reference video signal is input to the left connector (IN),

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the same signal is input from the right connector ( ) to a connected device. When no connection is made to the right connector, the left connector is automatically terminated with an impedance of 75 ohms.

e Redundant power supply unit installation section

When using this unit in a system that requires high reliability, you can back up the unit’s power supply by installing the optional XDBK-101 Optional Power Supply. This allows operation to continue even if one of the power supply units fails. To enable continuous operation after failure, set maintenance menu item M22: OPTION SETTING >REDUNDANT PSU to “ON”.

Note

The power supply and XDBK-101 do not support hot swapping. Always turn the main power switch off before exchanging the power supply or adding the XDBK-101.

f SYSTEM TC INPUT (system timecode input)

connector

If you want to input the standard reference timecode signal of a broadcasting station as time data information, use this connector to input it.

l (network) connector (RJ-45 type)

This is a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T connector for network connection.

CAUTION

• For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this port. Follow the instructions for this port.

• When you connect the network cable of the unit to peripheral device, use a shielded-type cable to prevent malfunction due to radiation noise.

m COMPOSITE OUTPUT (analog composite video

output) 1, 2 (MONITOR) connectors (BNC type)

Output analog composite video signals. Output signals of the 2 (MONITOR) connector are E-E signals or playback signals, according to the setting of the REC PORT and PB PORT buttons on the front panel. You can superimpose timecodes or error messages on the output of the 2 (MONITOR) connector when CHAR SEL on the HOME page of the function menu is set to “ON”.

See “Basic Operations of the Function Menu” on page 41 for more information about the CHAR SEL setting.

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g REMOTE (9P) (remote control 9-pin) 1, 2

connectors (D-sub 9-pin)

REMOTE (9P) 1 connector: Controls the recording port.

Connect a controller that supports the VDCP protocol.

REMOTE (9P) 2 connector: Controls the playback port.

Connect a VTR or a controller that supports the RS-422A Sony 9-pin VTR protocol (see page 32).

h VIDEO CONTROL connector (D-sub-9-pin)

Connect an HKDV-900 video control unit.

See page 114 for correspondence between setting items of HKDV-900 and setup menu of this unit.

i GPIO (general-purpose I/O) connector

When you are using this unit in a larger system, such as a playout system, this connector allows you to connect an external device to control this unit’s playback, and to return tally and alarm signals to the external device.

j MONITOR connector

Outputs the same video that appears on the display of this unit’s front panel as analog RGB component video signals. This connector is intended for connection to the VGA input connector of a PC monitor.

k MAINTENANCE connectors

These are the USB connectors for maintenance.

1 HD/SD-SDI signal input/output section

1 HD/SD-SDI INPUT connector

2 HD-SDI OUTPUT 1, 2 (SUPER) connectors

3 SD-SDI OUTPUT 1, 2

(SUPER) connectors

4 HD-SDI MONITOR OUTPUT connector 5 SD-SDI MONITOR OUTPUT connector

a HD/SD-SDI INPUT (HD-SDI/SD-SDI signal input)

connector (BNC type)

This inputs an HD-SDI or SD-SDI format video/audio signal. When the optional PDBK-202 MPEG TS Board is installed, you can input DVB-ASI TS signals to this connector. When inputting DVB-ASI TS signals, it is necessary to set the maintenance menu item M22: OPTION SETTING >DVB-ASI to “ON” (see page 92), and set V INPUT to “DVB-ASI” on page P1 INPUT of the function menu (see page 42).

For details, see “About DVB-ASI Input/Output (When the Optional PDBK-202 Is Used)” (page 111) for more information about DVB-ASI TS signals.

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b HD-SDI OUTPUT 1, 2 (SUPER) (HD-SDI signal

output 1, 2 (superimpose)) connectors (BNC type)

These output HD-SDI format video/audio playback signals. You can superimpose timecodes or error messages on the output of the 2 (SUPER) connector with the setting for CHAR SEL on the HOME page of the function menu and with the setting for setup menu item 028 HD CHARACTER. You can always disable to superimpose the data independent of the setting for CHAR SEL with the setting for setup menu item 028.

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See “Basic Operations of the Function Menu” (page 41) for more information about the CHAR SEL settings.

See page 76 for more information about the setup menu item 028 HD CHARACTER.

To treat the input and output signals of these connectors as non-audio signals, set the maintenance menu item M37: AUDIO CONFIG >M372: NON-AUDIO INPUT (recording) (see page 93).

c SD-SDI OUTPUT 1, 2 (SUPER) (SD-SDI signal

output 1, 2 (superimpose)) connectors (BNC type)

These output SD-SDI format video/audio playback signals. When the unit is shipped from the factory, audio signal output is eight channels with no switching, and RP188 timecode output is set to on. You can change these settings with setup menu item 828 SDI AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT and setup menu item 920 SD-SDI H-ANC CONTROL (see page 86). You can superimpose timecodes or error messages on the output of the 2 (SUPER) connector with the setting for CHAR SEL on the HOME page of the function menu and with the setting for setup menu item 027 SD CHARACTER. You can always disable to superimpose the data independent of the setting for CHAR SEL with the setting for setup menu item 027.

e SD-SDI (SD-SDI signal) MONITOR OUTPUT

connector (BNC type)

This outputs SD-SDI format video/audio signals. Output signals are E-E signals or playback signals, according to the setting of the REC PORT and PB PORT buttons on the front panel. Allows you to connect an SD monitor with an SD-SDI input connector.

2 Timecode input/output section

1 TIME CODE IN connector

2 TIME CODE OUT

connector

a TIME CODE IN connector (BNC type)

This inputs an SMPTE timecode signal generated by an external device.

b TIME CODE OUT connector (BNC type)

This outputs playback timecode signal.

3 Power supply section

1 Main power switch

2 AC power input connector

See “Basic Operations of the Function Menu” (page 41) for more information about the CHAR SEL settings.

See page 76 for more information about the setup menu item 027 SD CHARACTER.

d HD-SDI (HD-SDI signal) MONITOR OUTPUT

connector (BNC type)

This outputs HD-SDI format video/audio signals. Output signals are E-E signals or playback signals, according to the setting of the REC PORT and PB PORT buttons on the front panel. Allows you to connect an HD monitor with an HD-SDI input connector.

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3 Ground terminal

a Main power switch

Press the upper side to power the unit on. Press the lower side to power the unit off. When using the unit, normally leave the main power switch in the on position, and use the on/standby button on the front panel to switch the unit between the operating state and standby state.

Note

Before turning the main power off, always check to be sure that the on/standby indicator on the front panel is lit in red

(showing that this unit is in the standby state), and then press the main power switch to the off side.

b AC power input connector (-)

Connect to an AC power supply with the power cord (not supplied).

c Ground terminal (U)

Connect this to ground as required.

4 Digital audio signal input/output section

1 DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN 1/2, 3/4, 5/6,

7/8 connectors

2 DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT 1/2, 3/4, 5/6,

7/8 connectors

a ANALOG AUDIO INPUT 1, 2 connectors (XLR 3-

pin, female)

These input analog audio signals. With A1 INPUT to A4 INPUT on page P1 INPUT (see page 42) and A5 INPUT to A8 INPUT on page P2 INPUT of the function menu, you can assign the signal input to connector 1 to an odd numbered channel (1, 3, 5 or 7), and assign the signal input to connector 2 to an even numbered channel (2, 4, 6 or 8). You can set the reference input level with the maintenance menu item M37: AUDIO CONFIG (see page 93). (Factory default setting: +4 dB)

b ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 1, 2 connectors (XLR

3-pin, male)

These output analog audio signals. When the unit is shipped from the factory, the connector 1 is set to audio channel 1, and the connector 2 is set to audio channel 2. You can change these settings with setup menu item 824 ANALOG LINE OUTPUT SELECT (see page 86). You can set the output level with the maintenance menu item M37: AUDIO CONFIG (see page 93). (Factory default setting: +4 dB) Non-audio signals are muted.

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a DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN (digital audio

input) 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 connectors (BNC type)

These input AES/EBU format digital audio signals.

b DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT (digital audio

output) 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 connectors (BNC type)

These output AES/EBU format digital audio signals.

To treat the input and output signals of these connectors as non-audio signals, set the maintenance menu item M37: AUDIO CONFIG >M372: NON-AUDIO INPUT (recording) (see page 93).

5 Analog audio signal input/output section

1 ANALOG AUDIO INPUT 1, 2 connectors

2 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 1, 2

connectors

c AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT R, L connectors

(XLR 3-pin, male)

Output audio signals for monitoring. The monitored channel is selected with MONITR L and MONITR R on the HOME page of the function menu. Output signals are E-E signals or playback signals, according to the setting of the REC PORT and PB PORT buttons on the front panel.

See “Basic Operations of the Function Menu” (page 41) for more information about the MONITR L and MONITR R settings.

3 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT R, L connectors

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Preparations

Chapter 3 Preparations

Supplying Power

Chapter

Initial Setup

Connect the AC power input connector to an AC power source using the specified AC power cord. To supply power, set the main power switch on the rear panel to on, and then press the on/standby (1) button on the front panel and hold it down for a short time (0.25 seconds or longer).

Note

This unit is shipped with the area of use, system frequency, and current date and time still unset. Therefore, you need to make initial setup settings before using the unit. (You cannot use the unit without setting it up.) Once the unit has been set up, the settings are retained even when the unit is powered off.

To set the area of use and system frequency

Supplying Power / Initial Setup

Power the unit on.

The INITIAL SETUP screen appears on the display.

Turn the PUSH SET knob to select the area of use.

Display UC (for regions outside Japan) or J (for Japan), and then press the SET function button (F5). The system frequency screen appears.

Turn the PUSH SET knob to select the system frequency.

Note

The time zone is reset to the factory default when you execute the maintenance menu item M49: RESET ALL SETUP. You will need to set it again. The date and time are not reset.

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Display the system frequency that you want to use, and then press the SET function button (F5).

The message “NOW SAVING...” appears, and the setting screen disappears. Then the unit powers itself off and on again.

To return to the original screen without saving settings

Press the RETURN function button (F1).

To set the date and time

Use the maintenance menu item M3D: DATE/TIME PRESET.

See page 96 for more information about maintenance menu operations.

Initial Setup

Front Panel Tilt Mechanism

The front panel of this unit has a tilt mechanism that allows you to pull the front panel out and adjust it to a convenient angle.

Note

Do not adjust the tilt during recording, playback, or copying. Shocks or vibrations can affect the internal storage, preventing normal recording, playback, or

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copying. Before adjusting the tilt, be sure to put the unit into stop mode.

To pull the front panel out

Press and hold in the lock release buttons on both sides of the front panel, and pull in the direction of the arrow.

Note

The angle cannot be fixed if you pull the front panel past position 3 all the way out to the return position. To fix the front panel, return it to position 0 and then pull it out to the desired angle.

To return the front panel to its original position

Unlock the front panel by pulling it out to the return position. You can then return it to position 0.

To change the angle of the front panel

To change to a larger angle, pull the panel up to that angle. To change to a smaller angle, pull the front panel all the way up to the return position, releasing the lock. Then return it to position 0 and pull it out again to the desired angle.

You can fix the angle of the front panel in position 1 (40 degrees), position 2 (65 degrees), or position 3 (90 degrees).

Return position Position 3 (90 degrees)

Position 2 (65 degrees) Position 1 (40 degrees)

Position 0

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