Video Devices KIT User manual

PIX 220i, 240i, 220, & 240

User Guide and Technical Information

Firmware rev. 3.01 (Aurora)

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Table of Contents

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Introduction ..................................ii

Manual Conventions ................................iii

Front Panel Descriptions .......................1

Top and Bottom Panel Descriptions ..............2

Right Panel Descriptions .......................3

Left Panel Descriptions .........................4

Rear Panel Descriptions ........................5

PIX-CADDY II (Optional) ........................6

Powering .....................................7

Removable Li-Ion Batteries ...........................7

Li-Ion Battery Charging ..............................7

Menu and Navigation ..........................8

Main View .........................................8

Menu ............................................9

Audio ............................................9

Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

LCD ............................................11

Video Inputs ................................11

HDMI ...........................................11

SDI ............................................12

Video Outputs ...............................12

Timecode Overlay .................................12

Audio Inputs ................................12

Analog Audio Inputs ................................13

Digital Audio Inputs ................................13

Input Linking ......................................13

Choosing Audio Sources ............................14

Input Level Control ................................15

Input Delay .......................................16

Audio Outputs ...............................16

Analog 5-Pin XLR Output ............................16

Embedded Audio on HDMI and SDI ...................16

Headphone Output .................................16

Video Monitoring Features .....................17

Exposure Assist ...................................17

Focus Assist ......................................19

Zoom ...........................................21

Flip .............................................21

Recording ..................................21

Selecting File Resolution and Frame Rate ...............22

Selecting a Video Codec ............................22

Interruption of Signal During Recording .................23

Alignment of Audio and Video ........................23

Video Scaling and Frame Rate Conversion .......23

3:2 Pulldown Removal ..............................24

Up and Down Conversion ...........................25

Playback ....................................27

Shuttle Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Cue Points .......................................28

Looping .........................................28

Play List .........................................28

Playback Modes ...................................29

Playing Back Files on a Computer ....................30

Synchronization and Timecode .................30

Timecode Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Internal Ambient® Lockit: Timecode Generator with Sync Out 31

PIX 220i Timecode Features .........................32

Timecode Modes .............................32

Freerun Timceode Mode ............................32

Record Run Timecode Mode .........................32

External Timecode Mode (PIX 240i) ...................32

External - HDMI Timecode Mode (PIX 220i) .............33

Timecode Input Sources .......................33

LEMO 5-pin ......................................33

Timecode BNC ....................................33

SDI Input Embedded Timecode .......................33

HDMI Input Embedded Timecode .....................33

Synchronization/Timecode Examples ............33

Single Video Camera, no Genlock ....................34

Single Camera with Genlock Input, Genlocked from PIX ...34 Multiple Cameras with Genlock Input,

all Genlocked from a Single PIX ......................34

Camera #1 to PIX #1, Camera #2 to PIX #2, No Genlock ..35 Camera to PIX with Word Clock Connection to Audio Recorder 35

External Control .............................35

Triggering Recording from External Timecode ............35

Triggering Recording from SDI Flag Bits ................36

LANC ...........................................36

Switch Contact Closure .............................36

USB Keyboard ....................................37

Storage Devices ..............................37

Supported Storage Devices ..........................37

PIX-CADDY ......................................37

e S ATA ...........................................37

File Storage .................................37

Formatting .......................................38

Target Storage Device for Recording ...................38

File Management and Metadata .................38

File View .........................................38

File Size Limit .....................................40

File Naming ......................................40

Metadata ........................................41

Transfering Files to a Computer .......................41

Firmware Upgrades ..........................42

Setup Management ...........................42

Saving and Loading Setup Files ......................42

Custom Default Settings and Setup Menu Option Visibility ..42

Setup Menu Options ..........................45

File Storage ......................................45

Video ...........................................46

Audio ...........................................47

Timecode/Sync ...................................48

LCD Monitor ......................................49

On-Screen Display .................................50

System ..........................................51

Quick Setup ......................................52

Shortcuts ...................................52

Button Shortcuts ..................................52

Keyboard Shortcuts ................................52

Connector Pin Assignments ...................54

Speciﬁcations - PIX Recorders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Video ...........................................55

Analog Audio .....................................55

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Digital Audio ......................................55

Storage ..........................................56

Timecode and Sync ................................56

Powe r ...........................................56

Physical .........................................56

Environmental ....................................56

Software License ............................58

Warranty and Technical Support ................59

Warranty & Service ................................59

Technical Support / Bug Repor ts .....................59

Declaration of Conformity ......................57

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Introduction

The PIX 220i and PIX 240i are highly advanced video recorders which can record digital video signals from SDI or HDMI sources to an internal 2.5” drive or CompactFlash (CF) card. These recorders can also record very high quality audio simultaneously with the video to industry-standard Quick-

time (.mov) les. Quicktime les can be edited with all major video editing programs.

The PIX recorders compress the incoming video signals using the popular Apple ProRes or Avid

DNxHD codecs at up to 12 bit, 4:4:4 sampling. Both codecs oer excellent video quality in a “ready to edit” le, not requiring transcoding while importing video.

The PIX 240i features both SDI and HDMI inputs and outputs. The PIX 220i has HDMI input and

output only. The PIX 240i oers a full built-in Ambient® Lockit Timecode Generator/Reader, AES/ EBU audio inputs, and provisions to connect to an external, stand-alone eSATA hard drive.

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Manual Conventions

This documentation addresses the PIX 220i, PIX 240i, PIX 220, and PIX 240 video recorders. Several

formaing features have been included to make navigating the guide easier.

• Lighter (orange) text indicates information that applies only to the PIX 240i and PIX 240.

• Setup Menu items are indicated with this text: Menu Category  Parameter, where the menu

category is one of the items in the list displayed when the Menu buon is pushed, and the

parameter is an item in the list displayed when that category is selected (by pushing in on the Control Knob).

• Terms that refer to specic controls or functions (such as Control Knob, Menu Buon, Setup

Menu, etc) are capitalized. These terms are described elsewhere in this user guide (see the Panel Descriptions section).

• Blue italicized text references sections of the user guide containing contextually relevant information.

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Front Panel Descriptions

1) LCD Display

Displays operating information when the On-Screen Display (OSD) is active (see

On-Screen Display), user interface, source

video, and playback video. 5-inch display; 800x480 resolution.

2) Audio Button

Displays the Audio View. From the Audio View, all audio inputs levels can be monitored and input levels can be controlled.

3) LCD Button

Toggles the On Screen Display.

4) Menu Button

Displays the Setup Menu.

5) Files Button

Displays the File Browser Screen.

6) Stop Button

Stops an active recording. Also stops video playback.

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7) Rewind Button

Pressing once during playback reverses playback at 2x realtime speed. Subsequent presses switch to 4x and 8x realtime speed. When playback is paused each

press of the Rewind Buon steps back

one frame.

8) Play Button

Plays the most recently recorded le when pressed. In the File List View, plays the selected video le from the File List.

Pauses video during playback.

9) Fast-Forward Button

Pressing once during playback increases playback speed to 2x realtime speed. Subsequent presses switch to 4x and 8x realtime speed. When playback is paused

each press of the Fast-Forward Buon

steps forward one frame.

10) Record Button

Begins recording. Optional: Splits the

recording and begins writing a new le

when pressed while recording. (System

 Rec Button File Split)

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11) Power LED

Hold the Menu buon down, then press

the Control Knob to power on the unit.

Top and Bottom Panel Descriptions

12) Time Code / Charge LED

Flashing green: Accurate timecode is maintained by internal Li-Ion baery. Flashing amber: baery charging. (Time- code display has precedence) Alternating Amber / Green: Fault with internal timecode baery. Solid Red (when PIX is powered up): Timecode has been reset back to zero and

needs to be re-jammed due to PIX power being o for more than 2 hours.

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1) CompactFlash Slot

Insert CompactFlash media with the label-side up. Visit www.sounddevices.com/

approved for an up-to-date list of tested

and approved cards.

2) External DC Input (Hirose 4-pin)

Accepts 10–18 volts DC. Hirose 4-pin connector is wired pin-1 negative (-), pin-4 positive (+).Pin-2 (-) and pin-3 (+) must be connected in parallel to pins 1 and 4

respectively to charge aached Li-ion baeries. The included XL-WPH3 power

supply provides positive DC on pins 3

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and 4 and negative DC on pins 1 and 2.

3) Audio Output - 5-pin XLR

Two channels of active, balanced, linelevel output. Source selected in the Audio Menu.

4) Audio Inputs - 3-pin XLR

Active, balanced, analog microphone or line level inputs. PIX 240i only: can

be switched to accept AES digital input,

channels.

5) Timecode BNC

Selectable timecode input or output. Con-

gured with Video  Timecode/Sync  Timecode BNC menu item.

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6) Sync Output BNC

Selectable genlock or wordclock output.

Congured with Setup Menu option

Timecode/Sync  Sync Out.

Right Panel Descriptions

7) SDI Input BNC

HD-SDI video input. Accepts 3G-SDI,

HD-SDI, or SD-SDI signal with up to 8 channels of embedded audio.

8) SDI Output BNC

HD-SDI video output. Outputs 3G-SDI,

HD-SDI, or SD-SDI signal with up to 8 channels of embedded audio.

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1) Time Code I/O LEMO-5

Time code input and output on 5-pin

LEMO® connector.

2) LANC - 2.5 mm

2.5 mm female connector for a standard

LANC (Control-L) remote. Supports record start and stop. Can also be congured as a GPIO switch closure and used to drive an LED for record tally. See LANC

3) HDMI Output

Outputs HDMI video with up to 8 channels of embedded audio.

4) HDMI Input

Accepts HDMI (1.4a) signal with two channels of embedded audio. The PIX

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does not record or display content encoded with HDCP copy protection.

5) Keyboard - USB A

USB A female connector to connect a USB

keyboard. Keyboards with integrated

USB hubs are not compatible.

6) Control Knob

The Control Knob can be both turned and

pressed. Use the Control Knob to navigate between menu seings and to select

menu items. Pressing during playback

will toggle pause / play. Turning while

playback is paused will step forward or backward by single frames.

7) Factory Programming Port

Factory use only. No user connection.

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Left Panel Descriptions

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1) eSATAp External Drive Connector

Connection for portable, bus-powered drives. Also compatible with (non-powered) eSATA to connect to large capacity drives. Visit www.sounddevices.com/ap-

proved for an up-to-date list of tested and

approved storage devices.

2) Drive Bay

Insert an approved 2.5-in drive mounted to a PIX-CADDY into the Drive Bay. When not in use, keep covered with the supplied rubber grommet. Drives can be hot-swapped if the drive is not being accessed for recording or playback.

3) SATA PIX-CADDY Connector

High-reliability eSATAp connection designed to mate with the PIX-CADDY.

4) Headphone Output - 3.5 mm

TRS stereo headphone connector. Can drive headphones from 8 to 100 ohms to very high headphone levels. Headphone volume is controlled by holding

down the AUDIO buon and turning the

Control Knob. Headphone source signal

is changed by holding down the AUDIO Buon and pressing the Control Knob.

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Rear Panel Descriptions

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1) Battery Mounts

Accepts Sony® InfoLithium L-Series batteries. Also accepts third party baeries

compatible with the Sony mount.

2) Fan

Whisper-quiet, low-speed, single, large diameter fan. Runs continuously.

3) Mounting Point - ¼ - 20

Stainless-steel threaded aachment point.

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PIX-CADDY II (Optional)

The PIX-CADDY II is a required accessory to record video les to approved 2.5” drives. When

removed from a PIX 220i or PIX 240i, PIX-CADDY II operates as a high-speed drive interface to Mac OS and Windows computers.

1) FireWire 800

FireWire 800 or 400 (backward compatible). Requires a powered FireWire 800 or 400 port.

2) eSATAp

High-speed data transfer over 5V eSATAp. Requires a 5V powered eSATAp port.

3) USB 3.0

High-speed data transfer over USB 3.0 (backward compatible with USB 2.0).

4) 2.5” Drive Slot

Connector for approved 2.5-inch SATA II (3.0 gb/s) drives. Sound Devices maintains a list of tested and approved SSD drives for use with PIX video recorders. Visit www.sounddevices.com/approved for an up-to-date list of tested and approved drives.

5) Activity LED

Illuminates when recording, playing,

reading, or writing to the aached 2.5”

drive. Do not remove the caddy while the

Activity LED is illuminated. LED does not illuminate when connected to a computer’s eSATA port.

6) Release Latches

Secures the PIX-CADDY II to the recorder. Press both latches to remove the caddy assembly.

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Powering

The PIX 220i and PIX 240i are powered from either removable, Li-ion rechargeable baeries or external DC. One or two removable 7.2 V Li-ion baeries can be mounted to the recorder and used

as either primary or backup power. The PIX automatically chooses the power source based on the

voltage level of the external power supply. If the external voltage falls below the level of aached Liion baeries, the unit will transition to Li-ion power. The transition between external and removable baery powering is seamless and has no aect on recording or playback operation.

Removable Li-Ion Batteries

PIX recorders are compatible with Sony L-Series Li-ion rechargeable baeries. Several power capacities are available in this baery type, ranging from 1000 mAh to 7000 mAh. Larger amp-hour baer-

ies provide more run-time.

One or two L-Series baeries can be aached to the rear panel. When two baeries are aached, they operate in parallel. A second baery increases run time and both baeries will drain evenly. Baeries

can be hot-swapped for continuous recording.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Properly recycle batteries. Do not crush, disassemble, incinerate, dispose in a ﬁre or expose to high temperatures.

When powered by the removable Li-ion baery, the LCD displays the baery voltage of each baery. The nominal operating voltage for Li-ion baeries is 7.2 V, with operating voltages ranging between

6.8–8.5 V. When the total voltage drops to 6.9 V, the voltage display on the LCD will begin ashing

red and the power LED will also ash red to warn that the baery is nearly depleted. When the volt-

age reaches 6.8 volts the recorder powers down—any recording in-process will automatically close (stop).

CAUTION

The XL-WPH3 power supply must be connected to a protective earthing connection in order to ensure safety. The power supply’s cord acts as the disconnect device. The cord must be readily accessible and remain readily operable.

Li-Ion Battery Charging

When power is supplied to the PIX recorder on pins 1, 2 (-), and pins 3, 4 (+) of the External DC Input and the PIX recorder is powered o, the recorder will charge aached Li-ion baeries. The included XL-WPH3 power supply will charge Li-ion baeries when the recorder is powered down.

The optional XL-AB accessory cable can be used to power a PIX recorder from an Anton Bauer D-Tap connector. The XL-AB will not charge aached Li-ion baeries. Make certain that the Anton Bauer baery can supply enough power for both camera and the PIX recorder.

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Menu and Navigation

Main View

The Main View displays the live or playback video and the On-screen Display. the Main View is the default view which appears when no other views or menus are selected.

On-screen Display

The On-screen Display (OSD) provides information superimposed over the Main View. From the Main View, the LCD buon will toggle the OSD on and o. Items included in the OSD are congured with the Setup Menu option Display. When factory seings are loaded from the Quick Setup menu item, all OSD items are shown.

On-screen Display Menu

Item Description

1. ABS Time Absolute Time: Total time of an active video recording.

2. File Codec The presently selected video codec.

3. File Name Name of the current file. Pressing STOP shows the next file name.

4. File Resolution/Rate Resolution and frame rate of the file being recorded or played.

5. Audio Input Currently selected source and channel count of audio input.

6. Video Input Currently selected resolution and frame rate of the video input as well as bit depth.

7. Headphone Source Current headphone routing.

8. Metering Levels of audio inputs 1 and 2.

9. Ext. DC Status Voltage level of external DC power.

10. Battery Status Voltage level of attached L-Series batteries.

11. Time/Date The current time and date.

12. Timecode Current timecode value and frame rate of the recorder or playing video file.

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Item Description

13. SSD/CF Status Remaining record time of each media (when video input is present) or remaining space in GB

14. Loop / Cue Cue point and looping information is displayed here during playback.

(when no video input is present), “Offline” (when no media is present), “Mounting” (when media is becoming ready), or “No Fmt” (when media is not formatted). Asterisk indicates target recording media.

Audio

Press the AUDIO buon (keyboard: F3) to enter the Audio Metering and Gain control screen. From this screen, the level for both analog (XLR mic/line) and digital (XLR AES, HDMI, or SDI) audio inputs can be adjusted. Turn the Control Knob to select between audio tracks, press the Control Knob to select a track, then turn the Control Knob to adjust the input gain for that track. see Audio Inputs

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Press and hold the AUDIO buon, and then turn the Control Knob to adjust the headphone level. Press and hold the AUDIO buon, and then push the Control Knob to cycle through signal source

for the headphones. see Audio Outputs

Files

Press the FILE buon (keyboard: F2) to display the File List; A list of all of the clips (grouped by reel)

on the selected storage media. Turn the Control Knob to highlight an item. Press Play to start play back of the highlighted clip.

Reel group Number of clips in the reel indicated in brackets. Press

Control Knob to expand or collapse.

Clip Single file clip. Press Control

Knob to view details. Press Play to play.

Clip Multi-file clip. Number of files in the clip indicated in brackets. Press Control Knob

to expand or collapse. Press Play to play first clip.

File File of a multi-file clip. Only shown when clip is expanded.

Press Control Knob to view details. Press Play to play.

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Push the Control Knob to perform functions based on which item is highlighted:

Highlighted Item Result of Pressing Control Knob

Reel group. Indicated by a grey background (when

not highlighted) and a number in brackets that indicates the amount of clips in the reel.

A Clip that consists of multiple files. Indicated by the filename with a .mov extension and number in brackets that indicates the amount of files that the clip consists of.

A Clip that consists of one file or a File within a sublist of a multi-file clip. Indicated by the filename with .mov extension

The selected drive (SSD or CF) is displayed on the top of the screen. To switch between viewing les on CF and SSD media, scroll to the top of the list until the yellow box appears with the text “View CF” or “View SSD”. Push the Control Knob to access the File List for the selected media. see File

Management

Expands a list of clips that are within the Reel.

Expands a sub-list of the files that are within the clip.

Opens the File Details view where various details of the file can be viewed and the file can be deleted. See File Management and

Metadata

LCD

From the Main View, the LCD buon will toggle the On-Screen Display (OSD) on or o. From any other view, the LCD buon will

return to the Main View.

To make adjustments to the LCD backlight, buon backlight, image brightness, image contrast, or image chroma, hold down the LCD buon then press the Control Knob. The LCD Control Panel will appear. Turn the Control Knob to adjust the slider for the highlighted

(yellow) parameter and push the Control Knob to select between the parameters.

Video Inputs

The PIX 240i accepts SDI or HDMI video; the PIX 220i only accepts HDMI video. Both recorders will

accept either high-denition or standard-denition rates.

PIX recorders do not accept analog video signals. See the specications section for a complete list of supported frame rates.

HDMI

The PIX 220i and PIX 240i accept HDMI version 1.4a video and audio. Supported video resolutions

and rates are listed in the specications section. PIX recorders accept up to 10 bit, 4:4:4 video over

HDMI. Two-channel digital audio embedded in the HDMI stream (32 kHz – 192 kHz) is always resampled to 48 kHz when connected to a PIX recorder.

720p30/29.97, 720p25, and 720p24/23.976 are not supported on the HDMI input or the HDMI output.

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HDCP copy protection prevents direct digital-to-digital copying of copyrighted material. Protected DVDs, Blue-Rays and streaming content with HDCP encryption is not valid content and will be ignored by the PIX recorder.

SDI

The SDI input on the PIX 240i accepts video with embedded audio (up to eight channels) and em-

bedded SMPTE timecode. This connection accepts digital video up to 12-bit, with up to 4:4:4 color sampling. Unlike the HDMI interface, which auto-negotiates rates between devices, what comes out

of a camera’s SDI output is received by the PIX recorder with no auto-negotiation or sample rate conversion. The PIX 240i supports 3G-SDI single link, but not dual-link HD-SDI.

Timecode over SDI is not available when recording in standard denition

Video Outputs

The video outputs on the PIX recorders contain incoming video when idle and while recording; during playback they contain the playback video. Both HDMI and SDI outputs are active simultaneously on the PIX 240i. This allows for conversion from SDI-to-HDMI and HDMI-to-SDI. The video

stream contains embedded audio (up to eight tracks) as dened by the Setup Menu option Audio  Audio Input. Both the SDI and HDMI outputs contain the same embedded audio.

Except during playback, the resolution and frame rate of the output stream is congured in the

Setup Menu option Video  File Resolution/Rate. During playback, the resolution and frame rate

of the output stream is determined by the playing video le.

The HDMI outputs of the PIX recorder use the HDMI 1.3a protocol. HDMI output signal is always 10-bit, 4:2:2.

Embedded SMPTE timecode and record start and stop ags are included on the SDI output of the PIX 240i. SDI output signal can be either 10-bit 4:2:2 (YCbCr) or 12-bit 4:4:4 (YCbCr) as dened by

Setup Menu option Video  SDI Output Type.

Timecode Overlay

For monitoring purposes, the timecode value and transport status of the PIX 240i can be visually

overlaid onto video output signal. The overlaid timecode value is displayed in the lower-le corner

of the video signal whenever video output is active. The color of the Timecode Overlay text will

change depending on the transport state of the PIX 240i: White=stop, Green=playback, Red=record.

Access Setup Menu option Video  Video Out TC Overlay to enable Timecode Overlay on SDI, HDMI, or both video outputs.

Audio Inputs

The PIX recorders accept either two analog audio inputs on XLR connectors or two channels of

embedded audio on the HDMI input. The PIX 240i also accepts up to 8 channels of embedded audio

on the SDI input and the analog XLR inputs can be switched to accept four channels (two streams) of AES/EBU digital audio.

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Analog Audio Inputs

PIX recorders have two high-performance analog audio inputs. These balanced inputs accept either

mic- or line-level signals, and include high-pass lters, limiters, 48V phantom power, linking, and M/S matrixing.

Input Low-cut Filters

Setup Menu options: Audio  Analog 1 Low cut and Audio  Analog 2 Low cut.

Low-cut lters on analog inputs reduce sensitivity to low frequency signals (such as wind noise from a microphone). Signals below the selected frequency are aenuated. The amount of aenuation increases at lower frequencies according to the slope of the low-cut lter. The Setup Menu option Audio  Low cut Slope allows adjustment of the slope for both analog inputs.

Input Limiters

Setup Menu option: Audio  Input Limiter (1,2).

Analog inputs incorporate an advanced, analog/DSP-controlled hybrid limiter to prevent input overload. In normal operation and with proper gain seings, the limiters should rarely engage. When

activated, limiters prevent unusually high input signal levels from overloading the analog input stage of the preamp.

Limiting activity is indicated by a yellow segment on the right side of the audio meters (both in the

Audio View and the Main View). When the yellow segment is visible, limiting is occurring. The

Input Limiters are active for both mic- and line-level inputs. When inputs are linked, the limiters are

linked.

Input Polarity

Setup Menu options: Audio  Analog 1 Polarity and Audio  Analog 2 Polarity.

Input Polarity inversion (sometimes referred as phase reverse) can be applied to either analog input. This can be used to rectify incorrectly wired balanced cables, to prevent signal cancellation

when a source is dual-miked from opposite directions, or reverse le/right with MS microphone congurations.

Digital Audio Inputs

The PIX 220i and PIX 240i accept digital audio from HDMI. Additionally, the PIX 240i accepts digital

audio input over SDI and AES/EBU inputs. All audio is sampled at 48 kHz.

HDMI / SDI Embedded Audio

The PIX 220i and PIX 240i accept two channels of embedded digital audio on the HDMI Video Input. The PIX 240i accepts up to 8 channels of digital audio on its SDI input.

AES3

The PIX 240i accepts AES3 (AES/EBU) digital signals with sampling rates from 32 kHz up to 192 kHz

and bit depths up to 24-bits. Files recorded by the PIX 240i are uncompressed 24 bit, with sampling rates of 48 kHz. All digital signals connected to PIX are sampling rate converted to 48 kHz, including signals sent at 48 kHz.

Input Linking

Setup Menu option: Audio  Input Linking

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Inputs 1-2 can be linked together so that a gain adjustment to one channel will also aect the other

(see Input Level Control). When inputs 1-2 are linked, the limiters are also linked. 48V phantom power,

analog low-cut, and analog polarity seings are set independently for each channel, even when

inputs are linked.

Linked inputs are useful when the PIX is receiving a le/right stereo signal on inputs 1 and 2. Examples include stereo program from an external mixer, stereo program from a camera, and micro-

phones oriented in a stereo conguration.

M/S Matrixing

Mid-side (MS) matrixing is a method for processing audio signal from a cardioid microphone and a

bidirectional microphone into a stereo signal. The cardioid microphone is the “mid” signal and connects to input 1, and the bidirectional microphone is the “side” signal and connects to input 2. The

cardioid microphone is pointed at the sound source, and the bidirectional microphone is oriented sideways (positioned with its capsule as near as possible to the cardioid microphone’s capsule). the

following diagram shows the relative polar paerns of microphones in an M/S conguration.

Mid Signal

Side Signal

To produce a stereo signal from an M/S conguration, the signal from both microphones must be

processed. The PIX recorder can perform this processing on inputs 1 and 2 when Setup Menu option Audio  Input Linking is set to 1-2MS.

Choosing Audio Sources

The PIX recorders are capable of recording audio from the two analog audio inputs or digital sources (AES3 or video input). The Setup Menu option Audio  Audio Input provides the following options

for audio sources:

Audio Source Tracks on Recorded Files and Video Outputs

Analog XLR 1: Analog Input XLR 1

AES (Digital) XLR 1-2ch 1: Channel 1, AES XLR A

AES (Digital) XLR 1-4ch 1: Channel 1, AES XLR A

SDI/HDMI 2ch 1: Channel 1, HDMI/SDI video input

SDI 4ch 1: Channel 1, SDI video input

SDI 6ch 1: Channel 1, SDI video input

2: Analog Input XLR 2

2: Channel 2, AES XLR A

2: Channel 2, HDMI/SDI video input

2: Channel 2, SDI video input

2: Channel 2, SDI video input 3: Channel 3, SDI video input

3: Channel 1, AES XLR B 4: Channel 2, AES XLR B

3: Channel 3, SDI video input 4: Channel 4, SDI video input

4: Channel 4, SDI video input 5: Channel 5, SDI video input 6: Channel 6, SDI video input

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Audio Source Tracks on Recorded Files and Video Outputs

SDI 8ch 1: Channel 1, SDI video input

2: Channel 2, SDI video input 3: Channel 3, SDI video input 4: Channel 4, SDI video input

Analog 2ch +SDI/HDMI 2ch 1: Analog Input XLR 1

2: Analog input XLR 2

Analog 2ch +SDI 4ch 1: Analog Input XLR 1

2: Analog Input XLR 2 3: Channel 1, SDI video input

Analog 2ch +SDI 6ch 1: Analog Input XLR 1

2: Analog Input XLR 2 3: Channel 1, SDI video input 4: Channel 2, SDI video input

OFF None

The selected audio source is included in the HDMI and SDI streams on the Video Outputs of the PIX recorder. See Audio Outputs

5: Channel 5, SDI video input 6: Channel 6, SDI video input 7: Channel 7, SDI video input 8: Channel 8, SDI video input

3: Channel 1, HDMI/SDI video input 4: Channel 2, HDMI/SDI video input

4: Channel 2, SDI video input 5: Channel 3, SDI video input 6: Channel 4, SDI video input

5: Channel 3, SDI video input 6: Channel 4, SDI video input 7: Channel 5, SDI video input 8: Channel 6, SDI video input

Input Level Control

Input audio gain is adjusted with the Control Knob when in the Audio Menu. The Audio Menu is accessed by pushing the AUDIO Buon. The audio channel highlighted yellow is controllable. Turning the Control Knob highlights a dierent audio input. To adjust the gain of an audio input:

1. Highlight the audio input.

2. Push the Control Knob to enter gain adjustment mode (indicated by a blue highlight)

3. Turn the Control Knob to adjust the gain value up or down. This adjustment will aect gain

in real-time.

4. Push the Control Knob to exit the gain control eld.

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Input Delay

Inputs 1 to 4 can be delayed up to 500 milliseconds. This is useful for aligning audio that enters the PIX recorder in real time with video from the output of a camera that can be delayed.

Below is a table indicating the input delay seing (milliseconds) required to compensate for dierent

amounts of video delay. The top row (1-10) indicates the amount of video delay in frames and the

le column corresponds to the frame rate being used. The boxes in gray are beyond the input delay

limit of the PIX recorder. It is unlikely that a camera would introduce a video delay greater than 500 ms.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

17 ms 33 ms 50 ms 67 ms 83 ms 100 ms 117 ms 133 ms 150 ms 167 ms

59.94

29.97

23.98

17 33 50 67 83 100 117 133 150 167

20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200

33 67 100 133 167 200

42 83 125 167 208

When audio inputs are delayed, this delay applies to the recorded le and to the audio outputs. The delay can be applied to the recorded le only (and not the audio outputs) be seing Setup Menu op-

tion Audio  Input Delay to Output to Off.

Audio Outputs

Analog 5-Pin XLR Output

The two analog outputs of the PIX recorder are active-balanced, line-level outputs (+18dBu max) on a

single, 5-pin XLR connection. At factory default, the source of the analog Outputs is 1 and 2. This can be adjusted in the Setup Menu: Audio  Output Source - XLR. The output level of each output can be aenuated (down to -20 dB) in the setup menu: Audio  Output XLR 1 Attenuation and Audio 

Output XLR 2 Attenuation.

Embedded Audio on HDMI and SDI

The Setup Menu parameter Audio  Audio Input determines what signal is present on the HDMI and SDI output. This allows for replacement of audio coming in from a camera with audio connected to the recorder.

Headphone Output

The PIX recorder is capable of driving headphones to extremely high sound pressure levels. Hearing experts advise against exposure to high sound pressure levels for extended periods.

The PIX recorder’s headphone output is a exible tool for monitoring audio in the eld. The headphone level can be adjusted while in the Main View by pressing and holding the Audio buon while

turning the Control Knob.

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To quickly select amongst headphone sources, Press and hold the Audio buon an press the Control

Knob to step through headphone source options. The Headphone Source can also be selected in the Setup Menu option Audio  Headphone Source.

LCD A/V Alignment

Audio signal is routed to the headphones in real-time. The video displayed on the LCD is delayed

slightly. When the Setup Menu option Audio  Headphone: LCD A/V Align is set to On, the audio

signal to the headphones will be delayed slightly to align with the video displayed on the LCD.

Video Monitoring Features

The PIX recorders include various monitoring features to assist the camera operator during shooting.

These functions only aect signal on the LCD display and will never aect the recorded video or the

video signal sent to the PIX recorder’s outputs.

Exposure Assist

LCD

Exposure assist features mark areas of the video image based on the exposure level. With over- or under-exposed areas of the image clearly marked, adjustments can be made on the camera to ensure that the signal reaching the recorder has a proper exposure. Exposure Assist is enabled by holding down the LCD buon and pressing the FILES buon. When Exposure Assist is enabled, “EXP” is

displayed on the OSD in yellow text.

When exposure assist is enabled, False Color or Zebra stripes will be overlaid on the LCD monitor

signal. The Setup Menu option LCD Monitor  Exposure Assist determines which mode will activate when exposure assist is toggled on.

The following image is a luminance ramp signal displayed on a PIX recorder with no exposure assist enabled. Screen shots in the following sections show the eect of the various Exposure Assist features on this test signal.

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False Color

False Color exposure assist mode replaces pixels with a specic color relative to the luminance level.

The two types of False Color (selectable from Setup Menu option LCD Monitor  Exposure Assist) are 12-step and 4-step.

12-step False Color mode divides the monitor signal into 12 luminance ranges and assigns a color to each.

4-step False Color mode divides the monitor signal into 4 ranges and assigns a color to all but one range (this range is displayed without chroma). The table below illustrates the

colors as they relate to luminance levels (IRE).

12-step

100-108 Red 95-99 Orange 85-94 Yellow 79-84 Light Yellow 59-78 Light Grey 53-58 Pink 49-52 Medium Grey 43-48 Green 23-42 Dark Grey 13-22 Light Blue 3-12 Blue 0-2 White

4-step

101+ Red 99-100 Orange 3-98 N/A 0-2 Blue

Zebras

Zebra stripe exposure assist mode overlays diagonal stripes over areas that are in a dened luminance range (Zebra 1) or above a dened luminance threshold (Zebra 2). The range for Zebra 1 is 5%

above and below the IRE value of Setup Menu option LCD Monitor  Zebra 1 Level. The range for Zebra 2 is everything above the IRE value of Setup Menu option LCD Monitor  Zebra 2 Thresh-

old. The options for Zebra display (selectable from Setup Menu option LCD Monitor  Exposure Assist) are Zebra 1, Zebra 2, or both Zebra 1 and Zebra 2 simultaneously.

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Zebra 2

70 IRE (+/- 5%)

Zebra 1

85 IRE

Focus Assist

LCD

Focus Assist features mark sharp edges in the video image to assist in focusing on the desired sub-

ject. Focus assist is enabled by holding down the LCD buon and pressing the MENU buon. The word “FOCUS” is displayed in yellow text on the OSD when Focus Assist is enabled. There are two available Focus Assist modes: Peaking and Edge Enhance.

Peaking

Peaking nds sharp edges in a video (based on luminance) and replaces pixels in those areas to highlight the edges.

The Setup Menu option LCD Monitor  Peaking Sensitivity sets what level of sharpness will be

marked by the Peaking lter. A seing of High will mark only the sharpest areas of the image, while a seing of Low will also mark areas that are not as sharp.

The Setup Menu option LCD Monitor  Peaking Background Contrast is used to adjust the area of the video image that is not highlighted while Peaking is enabled.

The color of the Peaking marks can be set with the Setup Menu option LCD Monitor  Peaking Color.

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The following image comparison demonstrates the eect of Peaking on an image with a shallow depth-of-eld and a short focal length (top) and a longer focal length (boom).

Edge Enhance

The Edge Enhance lter uses an algorithm which enhances the variation of the luminance of all edges present in the video image. The following image comparison demonstrates the eect of Edge Enhance on an image with a shallow depth-of-eld and a short focal length (top) and a longer focal length (boom).

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LCD

The Zoom function enlarges the video image to a 1:1 pixel ratio. To toggle Zoom on and o, hold down the LCD buon and press the AUDIO buon. When Zoom is enabled, “ZOOM” is displayed

on the OSD in yellow text and all other OSD elements are hidden. When zoomed, turning the Con-

trol Knob moves vertically and REW and FF buons move le and right respectively.

AUDIO

Flip

Some mounting situations require the PIX recorder to be upside-down or positioned in a non-stan-

dard manner. The LCD output can be vertically or horizontally inverted with the Setup Menu option

LCD Monitor  Vertical Flip Display and LCD Monitor  Horizontal Flip Display.

Recording

With a valid video signal present at the input, pushing the REC buon will start recording. While recording, the REC buon will illuminate red and the OSD Items Timecode, File Name, and ABS time turn red. The PIX recorder is a record-priority device and will enter record any time the REC buon

is pressed.

While recording, the FF, RW, Play, and FILES buons are disabled. Push the Stop buon to stop the recording. During both recording and playback, the MENU and FILES buons are locked out. When the Setup Menu option System  REC button File Split is set to On, pushing the REC buon during recording will begin a new le. When the recording exceeds the time set in Setup Menu

option System  File Split every, a new le will be created and grouped with the other les from the clip in the File View (see File Management and Metadata).

To discard the last take and delete the le (False take), hold down the Stop buon and push the Rewind buon. A dialog will appear warning that the last take will be deleted and indicating the le name. Use the Control Knob to highlight OK and push the Control Knob to conrm.

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Selecting File Resolution and Frame Rate

The PIX recorders can record video in numerous resolutions and frame rates. The Setup Menu option Video  File Resolution/Rate sets the resolution and frame rate of recorded Quicktime les. This Setup Menu option also determines the resolution and frame rate of the live HDMI and SDI outputs signals, except during playback. The PIX recorder can record Quicktime les in the following resolutions and frame rates:

• 1080 p30

• 1080 p29.97

• 1080 p25

• 1080 p24

• 1080 p23.976

• 1080 i60

• 1080 i59.94

• 1080 i50

When Setup Menu option Video  File Resolution/Rate is set to Same as Video Input, recorded

Quicktime les and HDMI and SDI output signals will be of the same resolution and frame rate as

the input video signal.

* Standard denition recording is only available for ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, and ProRes 422 Proxy.

• 1080 PsF 30

• 1080 PsF 29.97

• 1080 PsF 25

• 1080 PsF 24

• 1080 PsF 23.976

• 720 p60

• 720 p59.94

• 720 p50

• 720 p30

• 720 p29.97

• 720 p25

• 720 p24

• 720 p23.976

• 576i50 *

• 480i59.94 *

Progressive Segmented Frames (PsF)

Some cameras output video signal in progressive segmented frames (PsF). PsF is a method for

transmiing progressive video in an interlaced stream. A device generates PsF signal by spliing each frame into two segments. PsF segments are the same as interlaced elds in that one segment

represents the even lines of a frame and the other segment represents the odd lines of a frame. PsF

segments dier from interlaced elds in that there is no motion between each segment in a pair.

The PIX will automatically sense PsF signal from most cameras that output PsF over SDI. This is

accomplished through the use a ag inserted into the SDI signal by the camera. If a camera does not insert this ag into the SDI stream or if it outputs PsF signal over HDMI, then the PIX seing Video

Input PsF Detect can be set to Interpret 1080i as PsF. This will force the PIX to treat all 1080i



signal as if it were PsF and deinterlace it accordingly.

Selecting a Video Codec

Setup Menu option: Video  Codec.

PIX has two families of intra-frame, DCT based codecs available: Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD, with four levels of data compression available for each. Both codecs are intermediate codecs that assist the editing process by eliminating the need to transcode video before importing into Final Cut (ProRes) or Avid (ProRes or DNxHD).

ProRes is a variable data rate codec; DNxHD is a xed data rate codec. PIX recorders support all

compression levels and bit rates of DNxHD and ProRes and automatically record the correct bit rate dependent upon the video input resolutions and frame rate. The data rates indicated in the Setup Menu item Video  Codec indicate the maximum data rate at 1080p30.

DNxHD 36 Mb/s only supports 1080p signal. Standard denition recording is only available for ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, and ProRes 422 Proxy.

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Interruption of Signal During Recording

In the event that video signal is lost (an unplugged HDMI or SDI cable, for example) during recording, the PIX recorder will pause the recording and wait for video signal to be re-initialized. If video

signal is re-initialized, the PIX recorder will begin recording again to a new le of the same name with an “A” appended to the end. Further interruptions of signal during that take will cause an alphabetic lename progression (“B”, “C”, etc).

Alignment of Audio and Video

An advantage to recording audio on the PIX recorders along with the video is the elimination of

audio/video sync problems in post. The PIX recorders have many options regarding audio sources along with the two options for video inputs, HDMI and SDI. Given this exibility, care still must be taken to ensure good audio/video sync.

If recording camera audio embedded on HDMI or SDI, then the audio/video alignment will be excel-

lent provided the alignment is proper on the camera.

Most cameras have a delay of one or more frames from camera sensor to SDI/HDMI output. By default, audio signal sent into the PIX recorder on AES or analog audio inputs is not delayed. This results in an oset between the audio and video that must be corrected. The Setup Menu options

Audio  Input 1-4 Delay allow a delay of up to 500 milliseconds to be applied to each audio input independently. The amount of delay required to synchronize audio and video will depend on the

specic camera model and seings. Record a test le with sticks or a clap and measure the oset to

determine what delay to use. see Input Delay

When input audio is delayed, it is delayed to the recorded video le and to the audio outputs as well. This behavior can be modied such that the audio to PIX recorder’s line outputs is not delayed.

This is particularly useful if feeding the line output audio back to the camera as a guide audio track.

Change the Setup Menu option Audio Input Delays to Output to O to disable the audio delay to

the line outputs.

Video Scaling and Frame Rate Conversion

PIX recorders feature powerful, hardware-based video scaling, frame rate conversion, and de-inter-

lacing. This allows for converting the resolution and frame rate of video input to the recorded le

and to the HDMI and SDI outputs in real-time.

Video scaling and/or de-interlacing is active whenever the Setup Menu option Video  File Resolu- tion/Rate is set to something other than Same as Video Input. Any input signal can be converted

to any resolution. When set to record progressive frames, the PIX recorders will convert incoming interlaced video to progressive frame video via its built-in, powerful, hardware-based de-interlacer. The PIX recorders will also convert progressive segmented frame (PsF) video to progressive video

automatically if a progressive le (for instance 1080p30) is selected in Video  File Resolution/Rate (If an interlaced le is selected, the PIX recorder will record PsF signal unaltered, but the le will be

stamped as interlaced).

Frame rate conversion occurs whenever the frame rate of Video  File Resolution/Rate diers from the frame rate of the input video signal. Frame rate conversion is achieved by appropriately duplicating or dropping frames. The PIX recorder will auto-sense between integer and non-integer frame rates (for instance 30 frames vs. 29.97 frames). The PIX will not frame rate convert between integer and non-integer values. For example, if the incoming video signal is 1080i59.94, it can be converted to 1080p29.97 or 720p59.94 but not 1080p30 or 720p60. The Setup Menu option Video  File Resolution/Rate contains entries with a combination of integer and non-integer frame rates (such as

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1080p30/29.97). When any of these options are selected, the PIX recorder will record in the indicated

integer frame rate if the input video is an integer frame or record in the indicated non-integer frame rate if the input video is a non-integer frame rate.

Not all frame rate conversions are visually desirable. When the OSD Item File Resolution/Rate is red, the conversion of the frame rate of the input video to the frame set by Video  File Resolution/

Rate will contain a nite amount of motion judder. For example, if the incoming video is 720p60 and Video  File Resolution/Rate is set to 720p50, the cadence of dropped frames may be noticeable

depending on the content. Conversions which are simply 1:2 or 2:1 (such as 1080i59.94 to 1080p29.97) introduce no motion judder. For these conversions, the OSD Item File Resolution/Rate stays white.

When the input video signal is 720p24 or 720p23.976, up-, down-, and cross-conversion is not available.

3:2 Pulldown Removal

Many cameras which shoot with a shuer speed of 24/23.976 frames per second will output signal on the HDMI or SDI output at 60i/59.94i. To achieve this, the camera performs a “3:2 pulldown” process. The 3:2 pulldown process splits each frame into 2 elds and duplicates a eld periodically. The PIX recorders are capable of removing 3:2 pulldown from a 60i/59.94i signal and converting it back to 24/23.976 progressive frames per second in real-time. The PIX 3:2 removal process actively views video elds looking for duplicates. When these duplicates are sensed, then this cadence is locked in and the appropriate extra elds are removed. The process depends on motion in the incoming video.

The OSD File Resolution/Rate changes from orange to white when this cadence is detected:

Orange: No 3:2 pulldown sensed in 60i/59.94i input signal. Input video is being converted to 24p/23.976p using a conversion process which drops frames and may introduce judder.

White: 3:2 pulldown sensed in 60i/59.94i input video signal. Input video signal is being converted to 24p/23.976p using 3:2 pulldown removal which recreates 24p/23.976p as it is captured from the camera’s shuer.

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Up and Down Conversion

Standard-denition video resolution employs a 4:3 aspect ratio, and high-denition video resolution employs a 16:9 aspect ratio. Up-conversion is the process of ing standard-denition video (with a 4:3 aspect ratio) into a high-denition, 16:9 frame. Down-conversion is the opposite process.

PIX recorders have various options for up and down conversion:

Down-Conversion

Leerbox: Maintains the same height and width ratio. Results in blank bar at top and boom of

image.

Crop: Le and right side of image is cropped to t into 4:3. Results in missing image at sides of

picture.

Anamorphic: Image is horizontally squashed to t into 4:3. Results in a narrow looking image.

Letterbox

Crop

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Up-Conversion

Anamorphic: Image is horizontally stretched to t into 16:9. Results in a wide looking image.

Zoom 14x9: Maintains same size but lls in remaining screen space with blank bar on the right and le of image.

Zoom Leerbox: Converts leerbox to full screen 16:9.

Pillarbox: Increases size and maintains same ratio. Results in blank bar at right and le of image and

picture cropped at top and boom.

Zoom Wide: Increase size and maintains ratio to full screen 16:9. Results in top and boom being

cropped.

Anamorphic

Zoom 14x9

Zoom Letterbox

Pillarbox

Zoom Wide

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Playback

The PIX recorder can play back any Quicktime le that it records. Playback is shown on the onboard LCD display and appears at both HDMI and SDI outputs. The PIX recorder will use a connected

video source’s clock for its playback clock. If no video source is present, PIX will use its built-in clock. When the Play () buon is pressed from the Main View, the last recorded or played le will play. In the File View, pressing the Play () buon will play the currently selected le. Push the Stop

() buon anytime to stop playback.

When a le is playing, the Play () buon and the OSD Items ABS Time, Timecode, and Filename will be green to indicate this. Press the Play () buon again during playback to pause playback

(The Play buon will ash green). Turn the Control Knob while playback is paused to move forward

or backward in single frame increments.

Fast Forward and Rewind

Hold down the Fast Forward (>>) or Rewind (<<) buon during playback for 2x (double) speed playback. When the Fast Forward (>>) or Rewind (<<) buon is held down for more than 5 seconds, playback will become 16x speed. Normal playback will resume when Fast Forward (>>) or Rewind (<<) is released.

File and Cue Skip

A single push of the Fast Forward (>>) buon during playback will move to the next cue point. A single push of the Rewind (<<) buon during playback will move to the previous cue point. If the Rewind (<<) buon is pushed again immediately aer it was pushed, playback will jump to the cue before the previous cue.

For the purpose of skipping, the beginning and end of a le are considered cue points. If no cues are present, the Fast Forward (>>) and Rewind (<<) buons simply jump to the beginning or end of a le.

Shuttle Playback

Push the Control Knob while in normal playback (playing or paused) to switch to shule playback in FFx1/2 mode. The OSD Items ABS Time, Timecode, and Filename will be blue to indicate Shule

playback. Turn the Control Knob to select among the available playback directions and rates. The

following table denes the playback directions and speeds available when turning the Control Knob in Shule playback.

Reverse

32 16 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/7 1/8

Forward

1/8 1/7 1/6 1/5 1/4 1/3 1/2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 16 32

In Shule playback, the playback direction and speed will be indicated on the LCD if Display  ABS Time is set to On. The Fast Forward (>>) and Rewind (<<) buons will illuminate independently to

indicate the playback direction. Push the Control Knob while in Shule playback to pause playback. Push the Play () buon while in Shule playback to return to normal playback.

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Cue Points

During playback, pressing the FILES buon will set a cue point. The previous cue point is always displayed with green text in the lower le-hand corner of the OSD. To quickly jump to the next or previous cue point, tap the Fast Forward (>>) buon or Rewind (<<) buon respectively.

Looping

Looping playback can be enabled between consecutive cue points or the beginning and end of the current clip. To toggle Looping Mode and begin looping the currently playing clip, hold the Play () buon for 1 second during Shule Mode or Playback Mode. “Loop: Clip” will be displayed with green text in the boom le-hand corner of the OSD.

To loop between two consecutive cue points, hold down the Play ()

buon and press the Fast Forward (>>) buon while playback is in

between the two cue points. The two points that are being looped

between will be displayed in green text in the boom le-hand corner

of the OSD. To return to looping the entire clip, hold down the Play ()

buon and press the Rewind (<<) buon.

To exit Looping mode, hold down the Play () buon for 1 second.

Looping between cue points

Looping entire clip

Play List

Files can be added a play list in order to play them back sequentially. Play list functions are accessed

from the File Detail view of any le. To access the File Detail view of a le:

1. Push the FILES buon to view the File List.

2. Highlight the desired le, then push in on the Control Knob to enter the File Details view.

Add to Play List will add the le to the end of the play list. Remove from Play List will remove the le from the play list and decrease the position of all les above in the play list. Empty Play List will clear the play list completely (note that this function aects the entire play list).

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Files in a play list are indicated with a number in the Files View:

By default, the PIX recorder will play les in the order that they are arranged in the File List. To play back les in a play list in the order of the play list, System  Playback Mode must be set to one of

the Play List modes.

Playback Modes

By default, when a le is played, playback will stop at the end of the le. The Setup Menu option

System  Playback Mode provides alternative playback behaviors:

Play Once

This is the default playback mode. Playback will stop when the end of the le is reached.

Play Once - Pause

When the end of the le is reached, playback will pause on the last frame of that le.

Play All

When the end of the le is reached, the next le in the le list is played. This continues until there are no more les le in the le list to play.

Play All - Pause

When the end of the le is reached, the next le is cued on the rst frame and paused.

Play List

When the end of a le is reached, if it is in a play list, the next le in the play list will be played. When the end of a le is reached, if it is not in a play list, playback will stop.

Play List - Pause

When the end of a le is reached, if it is in a play list, the next le in the play list will be cued on the rst frame and paused. When the end of a le is reached, if it is not in a play list, playback will stop.

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Playing Back Files on a Computer

Video les recorded with the Apple ProRes codec require Quicktime to be installed. Quicktime can

be downloaded from hp://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/. See hp://soware.sounddevices.com/

Apple_ProRes_White_Paper_July_2009.pdf for more detailed information about the ProRes codec.

Video les recorded with the Avid DNxHD codec require DNxHD drivers to be installed. Visit hp://

www.avid.com/dnxhd to download DNxHD drivers and for more detailed information about the

DNxHD codec.

Synchronization and Timecode

This section gives a concise overview of timecode and video synchronization. This information applies primarily to the PIX 240i and its advanced timecode and synchronization options; however it is useful information for PIX 220i and PIX 240i users alike. For information about the PIX 220i’s timecode capabilities see PIX 220i Timecode Features

Synchronization of video, audio, and associated timecode while recording video and audio has long been a problematic area. Situations where several cameras are used can complicate issues further.

There may be sync issues between two (or more) cameras and/or between audio recorders because of a) oset and b) dri. In a production environment (during recording), oset and dri are both terms

to describe a timing problem between the timecode signal from two or more audio or video record-

ers. In a post-production environment (a non-linear editor application), oset and dri are both terms to describe a timing problem between two or more audio or video les.

Oset (matching the beginning or “head” of a take) occurs because the beginning of takes are not aligned due to the absence or misuse of timecode. Dri (matching the end or “tail” of a take) occurs because dierent recorders (audio or camera) run at dierent rates - the beginning of les from each may have zero oset, but by the end they dri apart. The PIX recorders were designed with

these problems in mind and include the most comprehensive and powerful synchronization features

available in a portable recorder. These features can be used to alleviate or eliminate oset and dri problems in both production and post-production. While the PIX recorder’s design makes seing the

parameters as easy as possible, a good understanding of synchronization is still necessary to prop-

erly operate the PIX recorder and ensure a trouble-free workow.

In a camera, the shuer, video circuitry, audio sampling, and timecode all run o of one ‘heartbeat’ from its master internal clock. If this master clock is slightly fast, then the shuer, audio sampling, and timecode will be slightly fast, and if the master clock is a slightly slow, the shuer etc will be a

bit slightly slow also.

When a PIX recorder’s video input is connected via HDMI or SDI to the camera, this heartbeat is passed through the HDMI or SDI, and the PIX is synchronized to the camera’s internal clock as well.

The PIX video and audio circuitry is clocked o of this incoming video. The PIX recorder writes les based on this clock as well - each audio sample and video frame wrien out to the le is synchro-

nized to the incoming video. This way, the PIX recorder is always completely in sync with the con-

nected camera - there can never be any dri of audio or video between the camera and the PIX.

Dri problems in a workow can arise when more than one camera is used on a shoot, as each camera is driven o of its own internal master clock. Since internal master clock speed will always

vary from camera to camera (and vary based on temperature and time), each camera used will run

at a slightly dierent shuer speed, audio sample rate and timecode rate. This is also true when

recording video on a camera and recording audio on a separate recorder, as each device has its own

internal master clock. Particularly problematic are long takes where there may be signicant dri

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from camera to camera from the beginning to end of the take’s le. Even if the heads match, the tails

of a take may not.

These dri problems can be mitigated during recording by using a Genlock (or “Sync”) Input on a camera which takes over the camera’s internal master clock. Wiring several cameras’ Genlock Inputs together forces all of the cameras to run at the exact same rate with no dri. This same concept applies to audio recorders using the Word Clock input. Genlock inputs are available only on higher-

end cameras and Word Clock inputs are available on higher-end audio recorders.

Oset problems are easier to overcome than dri problems. By feeding each recording device with the same timecode signal, the les from dierent recording devices can all be in sync and there will be no oset in post-production.

The PIX 240i can address the synchronization issues of both oset and dri (heads and tails) via its built-in Ambient® Lockit with Genlock Out and Timecode Reader. The PIX 240i’s Ambient® Lockit features an internal clock which has an accuracy of +/-0.2ppm (½ frame per 24 hours). Numerous PIX

240i recorders can be used to maintain extremely tight synchronization.

Timecode Reader

The PIX 240i includes a timecode reader which can accept incoming SMPTE timecode. The PIX 240i can read timecode from embedded SDI / HDMI, linear timecode fed into the “TC I/O” BNC connector, or the 5-pin LEMO® connector. The timecode reader is enabled whenever the Setup Menu

option Timecode/Sync  Timecode Mode is set to Ext TC (LTC) or Ext TC (SDI, HDMI), which indicates that it will read external timecode.

Timecode Reader operation is useful for simple cases where the PIX 240i’s timecode follows the cam-

era timecode. The timecode/sync of the PIX 240i’s le will match exactly with the camera’s le with zero-dri.

In situations where a consistent oset is observed between PIX 240i les and other production recordings, the PIX 240i can oset the timecode stamp. The Setup Menu option Timecode/Sync  File Start TC Offset allows the user to adjust the frame oset from -10 to +10 in increments of 1. This seing does not aect timecode on the PIX 240i’s outputs.

For shoots involving more than one camera or an audio recorder, using the PIX 240i’s Timecode

Generator can be more benecial than using the Timecode Reader to achieve good heads and tails

sync between all recordings.

Internal Ambient® Lockit: Timecode Generator with Sync Out

The PIX 240i includes an internal Ambient® ACL-203 Lockit which can be used as a master sync/ timecode source for cameras or audio recorders. The Lockit is an ultra-high accuracy sync/timecode generator with < 0.2 ppm (½ frame per 24 hours) accuracy that is suitable as a master clock in all levels of productions. With its internal, rechargeable baery, accurate timecode is maintained for up to 2 hours aer the PIX 240i is powered down. Aer 2 hours, the timecode value is reset. The baery

is recharged automatically.

Multi-camera shoots using cameras that accept genlock input can benet from the PIX 240i’s built in Ambient® Lockit as their master sync and timecode source. Each PIX 240i’s les will have very

tightly synchronized recordings with matching heads and tails.

Additionally, even multi-camera shoots utilizing lower-cost cameras (with no genlock or timecode)

can benet from the built-in Lockit. By using the Timecode Generator to stamp the beginning of each le, the heads of each take will match from several recorders, even if the tails dri due to using non-

genlocked cameras.

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Setting the Sync Out

The seing of this is parameter is found in Setup Menu option Timecode/Sync  Sync Out. If not using the Sync Out of the PIX 240i, set the Sync Out to Off. When using the Lockit to generate the Sync (genlock) for a camera, the frame rate and resolution must be set for the camera’s sync input. Consult the camera’s documentation for information of which rates are accepted.

Additionally, there are two advanced modes under Timecode/Sync  Sync Out: Genlock, Follows Video In and Wordclock, Follows Video In. Genlock, Follows Video In can be used to slave

another camera’s or audio recorder’s genlock input to the camera feeding the PIX. Likewise, Wordclock, Follows Video In can be used to slave an external audio recorder to the camera driving the

PIX to achieve perfect audio sync with zero dri. Dri is less likely to be an issue when recordings

are kept short.

Advanced: Tuning the PIX’s internal Lockit

The PIX 240i contains a full Ambient® Lockit generator which has an ultra-stable, temperature-compensated internal oscillator. This oscillator comes from the factory pre-tuned to a very tight reference central clock. This oscillator can be tuned by the user by utilizing Ambient’s ACC501 Clockit Controller. This can be helpful on a larger production utilizing several PIX 240is to have the least amount of error possible. The tuning is performed by connecting the Clockit Controller to the PIX 240i’s

LEMO connector and following the instrutions on the Clockit Controller.

PIX 220i Timecode Features

The PIX 220i is able to read timecode that is embedded on the HDMI video signal. Check your camera’s documentation to determine if the camera is able to send timecode over its HDMI output. When

the Setup Menu option Timecode/Sync  Timecode Mode is set to Ext TC (HDMI), and a camera

is sending valid timecode embedded in the HDMI signal, the PIX 220i will stamp recorded les with

this timecode. This also allows for the PIX 220i to optionally begin recording when it senses advancing timecode. see Triggering Recording from External Timecode

Timecode Modes

Freerun Timceode Mode

Generator mode. Timecode runs continuously. The value can be set by “jamming value” in the Setup

Menu option Timecode/Sync  Jam Received TC or by manually seing a value from the Setup Menu option Timecode/Sync  Set Generator TC.

Record Run Timecode Mode

Generator mode. The recorder sends running timecode while recording and stationary timecode

while not recording. Timecode in this mode defaults to the last stationary value at power-up. When switching to record run from another mode, the internal generator will stop at the last number gen-

erated. A user-dened value can be jammed into the internal generator from the Setup Menu option

Timecode/Sync  Set Generator TC.

External Timecode Mode (PIX 240i)

Reader mode. The PIX 240i’s internal timecode generator follows an external timecode signal appearing at the time code input or timecode embedded on the SDI or HDMI input (see SDI Input Embedded

Timecode). If the external timecode is removed the internal generator continues to run to preserve

continuous timecode.

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Timecode Frame Rate

In External mode, if the incoming frame rate does not match the frame rate as set in Video  File Resolution/Rate, the timecode frame rate display will appear orange to notify the user. The PIX will

still record using the File Resolution/Rate.

External - HDMI Timecode Mode (PIX 220i)

This information applies to the PIX 220i only. HDMI embedded timecode on the PIX 240i is treated like all other external timecode sources. see External Timecode Mode (PIX 240i)

When the Setup Menu option Timecode/Sync  Timecode Mode is set to Ext TC (HDMI), and a camera is sending valid timecode embedded in the HDMI signal, the PIX 220i will stamp recorded

les with this timecode.

Timecode Input Sources

LEMO 5-pin

The LEMO 5-pin connection provides access to timecode input, timecode output, and Ambient®

tuning. Several Sound Devices cable accessories split this connection to input and output connec-

tors on BNC (XL-LB2), XLR (XL-LX), or LEMO 5-pin (XL-LL). To accept timecode at the LEMO 5-pin

input, the Setup Menu option Timecode/Sync  Timecode Mode must be set to Ext TC (LTC). If timecode is present on the Timecode BNC connection, it will take precedence over timecode on the

LEMO 5-pin connection.

Timecode BNC

The Timecode BNC will provide timecode output (by default) or timecode input. When the Setup Menu option Timecode/Sync  Timecode BNC is set to Timecode Input and Setup Menu option Timecode/Sync  Timecode Mode is set to Ext TC (LTC), timecode at Timecode BNC connection

will take precedence over timecode on the LEMO 5-pin input.

SDI Input Embedded Timecode

The PIX 240i can use timecode embedded in the SDI or HDMI input signal. Timecode/Sync  Time- code Mode must be set to Ext TC (SDI, HDMI).

HDMI Input Embedded Timecode

The PIX recorders can use timecode embedded in the HDMI input signal. Timecode/Sync  Time- code Mode must be set to Ext TC (SDI, HDMI) on the PIX 240i or Ext TC (HDMI) on the PIX 220i.

Synchronization/Timecode Examples

The following examples illustrate common scenarios where synchronization can be employed with the PIX 240i and other devices.

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Camera

Video Output

Video Input

PIX 240

Camera

Video Output

Genlock Input

Video Input

Genlock Output

PIX 240

Camera

Video Output

Video Input

Single Video Camera, no Genlock

Video Output

Camera

In this scenario, the video camera is the master source of the video sync. The timecode can either be read from the camera or be generated by the PIX 240i. The accuracy of the recording is dependent on the internal clock accuracy of the camera.

To receive timecode from the camera, set Timecode/Sync  Timecode Mode to Ext TC (LTC) for

cameras that output standard SMPTE timecode to the PIX 240i’s Timecode BNC or LEMO 5-pin

input. Alternatively, the PIX 240i can receive timecode from the SDI or HDMI input (if the camera sends timecode in this way) by seing Timecode/Sync  Timecode Mode to Ext TC (SDI, HDMI).

The Setup Menu option Timecode/Sync  Sync Out can be set to several valid seings, including the following:

• Off - sync signal is disabled.

• Genlock, Follows Video In - Genlock for another camera is derived from the video signal of

the single camera.

• Wordclock, Follows Video In - Wordclock for an audio device is derived from the video sig-

nal of the single camera.

Video Input

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Single Camera with Genlock Input, Genlocked from PIX

Video Output

Camera

Genlock Input

In this scenario, the PIX 240i is the master source of video sync. Set the output of the sync generator to a selected rate and connect the PIX 240i Sync Out (Genlock) to the same camera. Feed the timecode output of the PIX 240i into the timecode input of the camera.

Multiple Cameras with Genlock Input, all Genlocked from a Single PIX

Camera A

Camera B

Video Output

Genlock Input

Video Output

Genlock Input

Video Input

PIX 240

Genlock Output

Video Input

PIX 240 A

Genlock Output

Video Input

PIX 240 B

Genlock Output

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PIX 240 B

PIX 240

Camera

Video Output

Genlock Input

Camera A

Video Output

Genlock Input

Camera B

Video Output

Genlock Input

Video Input

Genlock Output

Video Input

Genlock Output

Video Input

Genlock Output

PIX 240

Camera

Video Output

Video Input

PIX 240 A

PIX 240 B

PIX 240

Camera

Video Output

Genlock Input

Camera A

Video Output

Genlock Input

Camera B

Video Output

Genlock Input

Video Input

Genlock Output

Video Input

Genlock Output

Video Input

Genlock Output

PIX 240 A

PIX 240 B

Camera A

Video Output

Camera B

Video Output

Video Input

PIX 240

Camera

Video Output

Video Input

In this scenario, a PIX 240i is the master sync source for multiple cameras , each with or without their

own PIX acting as a recorder. Because of this locked connection, the cameras can be run indenitely and be assured of frame-accurate sync with no possibility of dri.

Set the output of the sync generator to a selected rate and connect the PIX 240i Sync Out (Genlock) and timecode output to multiple cameras (“mult” the genlock output). This connection uses the PIX

240i as both the video sync source and timecode source. Heads and tails sync for the camera’s and

PIX les will be perfect.

Camera #1 to PIX #1, Camera #2 to PIX #2, No Genlock

Video Input

PIX 240 A

Video Output

Camera A

Video Input

PIX 240 B

Video Output

Camera B

In this scenario, each camera is its own master video sync source , but the PIX is the source of the

timecode. The PIX 240i records its les based on the camera’s clock. The heads will match perfectly, but the tails may dri depending on the cameras’ clocks.

Camera to PIX with Word Clock Connection to Audio Recorder

Camera A

Video Output

Video Input

PIX 240 A

Genlock Output

The word clock output on the PIX 240i is synchronous with incoming video signal. The word clock output can be used to sync external audio recorders to any camera. To enable word clock output, set

Setup Menu item Timecode/Sync  Sync Out to Wordclock, Follows Video In.

Audio Recorder

Wordclock Input

External Control

Triggering Recording from External Timecode

The PIX 240i can be congured to record only when running timecode is present on the 5-pin LEMO, the Timecode BNC, or embedded timecode on the SDI or HDMI input. The PIX 220i can

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be congured to record only when running timecode is present on HDMI input. The device that is sending timecode to the PIX recorder must be congured to send running timecode when recording and stopped timecode when not recording (oen referred to as “Rec Run”). To make the PIX record-

er record automatically when running timecode is sensed on the timecode input:

1. Set Setup Menu option System  Rec Start/Stop to Timecode

2. Make sure that the device that is sending timecode is congured to send stopped timecode

while stopped and running timecode while recording.

Triggering from external timecode will not cause the PIX 240i to automatically stamp external timecode to recorded les. The timecode stamped to les is determined by the seing Timecode/Sync  Time-

code Mode

Triggering Recording from SDI Flag Bits

Start and stop ags embedded in the SDI signal from some cameras can be used to start and stop

recording of the PIX 240i. To enable this feature, set Setup Menu option System  Rec Start/Stop to the SDI Flag option that refers to the manufacturer of the connected camera.

LANC

The LANC protocol can be used to start and stop recording of the PIX. A standard LANC controller can be plugged into the 2.5 mm LANC connector on the right panel of the PIX recorder. When Setup

Menu option System  Rec Start/Stop is to LANC In, the PIX recorder will follow commands from

the LANC controller. LANC commands recognized by the PIX recorder are Start and Stop recording.

To send LANC commands from a controller to both a camera and a PIX recorder (or to use more than one PIX recorder), parallel the LANC signal with a Y-cable running to both the camera and the

PIX. Set the Setup Menu option System  Rec Start/Stop to LANC (parallel) for any paralleled PIX units.

Switch Contact Closure

The 2.5 mm LANC connector can alternatively be congured to function as a standard GPIO logic connection by seing the Setup Menu option System  Rec Start/Stop to Switch Closure or

Switch Momentary. When in either of these modes, the 2.5 mm TRS “LANC” connection is no longer used as a LANC input and the recorder will no longer function with a LANC controller. The

wiring of the TRS connector is:

• Tip: Switch Input

• Ring: +5V LED voltage output (for illuminating an LED light for record tally)

• Sleeve: Ground

When the Setup Menu option System  Rec Start/Stop to Switch Closure, recording will begin when the Switch Input (tip) is connected to ground (sleeve) and recording will stop when the Switch

Input (tip) is disconnected from ground (sleeve). When the Setup Menu option System  Rec Start/Stop to Switch Momentary, recording will begin when the Switch Input (tip) is connected to ground (sleeve) and recording will stop when the Switch Input (tip) is connected to ground (sleeve) a subsequent time.

To use the LED output, connect an LED between the 2.5mm ring and sleeve with a series resistor. The anode (+) of the LED should connect to the ring and the cathode (-) to the sleeve. A good starting point for the resistor value is 220i ohms, but the value depends on the particular LED used. The ring

is internally connected to 5V when recording (and to 0V otherwise) with a series 100 ohm resistor.

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USB Keyboard

The PIX recorders support standard USB keyboards connected to the USB A connector on the Right

Panel. The keyboard can be used to navigate menus, enter text, and perform various other functions.

See Shortcuts for a full list of keyboard commands.

Keyboards with integrated USB hubs are not supported.

Storage Devices

Supported Storage Devices

Sound Devices maintains a list of storage devices that are approved for use with the PIX recorders. An up-to-date list of supported storage devices can be found online: hp://www.sounddevices.com/

approved

Approved mechanical drives are recommended for use only in stationary applications. Excessive vibration or motion may cause data corruption when using mechanical drives.

PIX-CADDY

The PIX-CADDY allows for simple, quick, and solid connection and removal of drives for le storage and exchange. When connected to a PIX recorder, whether powered on or o, the caddy’s USB 3.0,

FireWire 800 connections are disabled. When the PIX-CADDY is removed from a PIX recorder, it

operates as a high-speed data interface for transferring les from the drive to a computer. Only one data connection can be used at a time. See PIX-CADDY documentation for details on aaching a 2.5”

drive to the PIX-CADDY.

eSATA

An external storage device can be used instead of the PIX-CADDY. When the PIX-CADDY is removed, the eSATAp is exposed. An external storage device with an eSATAp connector can be

aached to the PIX recorder’s eSATAp Connector with a standard eSATAp cable. The drive in the

enclosure must be an approved drive.

This port can be used to power an external drive via 5V eSATAp, or it can be used with powered external enclosures using an eSATA (non-powered) cable.

File Storage

PIX recorders format and write to a UDF (v2.50) lesystem. The UDF lesystem is readable and writable by Mac OS X, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. Files stored in a UDF lesystem are not restricted to 4GB, unlike FAT32 (a commonly utilized lesystem in other digital recorders). 2.5” drive and CF storage devices to be used with the PIX recorder must be formaed from the PIX recorder.

Mounting PIX formaed UDF volumes to virtual machines is not supported.

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UDF volumes are not readable by Windows XP. A third-party UDF driver that enables writing to UDF volumes is available for Windows XP, however it is not ocially supported for use with PIX formaed volumes: hp://www.soarch.com/EN/Product/WriteUDFWin.html

Formatting

To format a drive:

1. Make sure the CF or 2.5” drive to be formaed is connected to the recorder.

2. Open Setup Menu option File Storage  Erase/Re-format.

3. Choose the appropriate Erase/Re-format sub-option for the drive to be formaed (SSD or CF).

4. A conrmation dialog will appear: “All data will be erased. Continue?”. Turn the control knob to select OK.

5. Use the displayed on-screen keyboard (or an external USB keyboard, if aached) to enter a volume label for the drive, and then use the Control Knob to select OK to initiate the format.

Target Storage Device for Recording

The PIX recorder can record directly to approved CF or 2.5” drives. The Setup Menu option File Storage  Primary Drive controls which drive will be wrien to depending on which drives are

aached. When the primary drive is full, the PIX recorder can be congured to automatically begin

recording to the other drive or stop recording, with the Setup Menu option File Storage  When Drive is Full.

Notes on automatic drive switching:

• If the drive that is set as the primary drive is not aached when the Record buon is pressed,

the PIX will record to the alternate drive (if present).

• In order for automatic switching to occur, the drive to be switched to must be aached and

mounted prior to hiing Record. Drives that are not mounted prior to hiing record will not be

available for automatic switching until recording is Stopped.

File Management and Metadata

File View

Files recorded on the PIX recorder are compiled in the File View as a list of clips. Push the Files

buon to access the File View. Clips are arranged chronologically and grouped by Reel. Turn the

Control Knob to highlight individual rows in File View.

When the reel number is changed (File Storage  Reel) and a new clip is recorded, a new group

will be created in the le list. Rows with a grey background indicate a group of clips by Reel number. The number of clips in the reel is indicated, and the total size (in GB) of the clips within the

reel is also indicated. To browse the clips within a group, highlight the group and push the Control Knob.

Clips that exceed the time set in Setup Menu option File Storage  File Split every will consist of

more than one le and be grouped into one row in the File View. Clips grouped in this way will be indicated with a number following the clip name. This number represents the amount of les in the clip. Pushing the Control Knob when a multi-le clip is highlighted will open a sub-list of the les

that make up the clip.

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When Setup Menu option File Storage  File Split Every is set to Off, le spliing is disabled.

Reel group Number of clips in the reel indicated in brackets. Press

Control Knob to expand or collapse.

Clip Single file clip. Press Control

Knob to view details. Press Play to play.

Clip Multi-file clip. Number of files in the clip indicated in brackets. Press Control Knob

to expand or collapse. Press Play to play first file.

File File of a multi-file clip. Only shown when clip is expanded.

Press Control Knob to view details. Press Play to play.

File Details

Highlight a le and push the Control Knob to view the File Details of that le. File detail includes:

• Start time code

• Timecode frames-per-second

• Timecode user bits

• Video resolution

• Video frame rate

• Video codec

• Media

• File size

• Duration

• Audio Format

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Deleting a File

To delete a le:

1. Push the les buon to enter the File View.

2. Scroll with the Control Knob to highlight and select the le to be deleted.

3. Highlight and select the Delete option. A dialog will appear to conrm the deletion. Turn the

Control Knob to highlight and select “OK”.

File Size Limit

To aid in maintaining manageable le sizes, the PIX recorder will automatically begin writing a new le aer a set amount of minutes has elapsed in a recording. The beginning of this new le will be seamless to the ending of the previous le. The default time before spliing the le is 60 minutes.

The Setup Menu option File Storage  File Split every adjusts the amount of time before a le split occurs.

File Naming

Files are named according to the le name format as set with Setup Menu option File Storage  File Name Format. The options for le name format include various combinations of CamID, Reel, Clip,

Scene/Shot, and Take metadata elds.

RED File Format

When the Setup Menu option File Storage  File Name Format is set to RED File Format, the PIX 240i will generate les that follow the same naming convention used by RED cameras:

Camera Letter

A001_C002_0502.mov

Reel

Clip Number Date

The PIX 240i will extract the Camera Leer, Reel, and Clip Number from the RED and apply them to the le’s CamID, Reel number, and Clip number respectively. See Metadata

Arri File Format

When the Setup Menu option File Storage  File Name Format is set to Arri File Format, the PIX 240i will generate les that follow the same naming convention used by Arri Alexa cameras:

Clip IndexCamera Index

B001C001_120601_R1RA.mov

Reel

Clip Counter Date Unique Camera ID

The PIX 240i will extract the Unique Camera ID, Reel, and Clip Counter from the Alexa and apply them to the le’s CamID, Reel number, and Clip number respectively. See Metadata

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Metadata

Several parameters can be set within the Setup Menu File Storage to aid in the organization of les. This metadata can be used in naming the le which is to be recorded. Folders are created on the 2.5”

drive or CF card based on the Reel number. The Reel number and start timecode value are recorded

within the Quicktime’s metadata elds.

CamID

The CamID eld consists of a single alpha character. It is intended to indicate which physical camera

shot the content for the take.

Reel

The reel can be considered a container for all assets generated during a recording session or day’s work. This eld consists of a numeric value between 1 and 999. It is intended to indicate what reel the recording is part of. The PIX recorder will create a folder at the root level for each Reel. Recorded

les are placed inside the current Reel folder.

Clip

The Clip eld consists of a numeric value between 1 and 999. It is intended to indicate what clip number the recording is. This eld can be set manually and will increment each time a new le is

recorded. The Clip number will reset to 1 when the Reel number is changed.

Scene/Shot

The Scene/Shot eld consists of a alpha-numeric value. Use this eld to indicate a descriptive name

for the current scene or shot.

Take

The Take eld consists of a numeric value between 1 and 999. It is intended to indicate what take number the clip is, relative to the scene. This eld can be set manually and will increment each time a new le is recorded. The Take number will reset to 1 when the Scene name is changed.

Transfering Files to a Computer

Quicktime les on PIX formaed storage volumes (2.5” drive, CF card, or any external storage

device) can be copied to a computer by removing the storage device from the PIX recorder and con-

necting it to a computer. Storage devices formaed with the PIX recorder use the UDF lesystem. See

File Storage

The Firewire 800 and USB 3.0 connectors on the PIX-CADDY are disabled when the PIX-CADDY is aached to the PIX recorder. When aaching the PIX-CADDY to a computer, either the Firewire 800 or the USB 3.0 connection must be used; Not both.

Sound Devices recommends rst copying les from the 2.5” drive or CF card to the computer rst and then editing the les. It is not recommended to edit les directly o of the 2.5” drive or CF card.

Do not copy les from a computer (or any other host device) to a drive that is intended to be used by the PIX recorder. If this occurs, it is advisable to format the drive with the PIX recorder before making new recordings.

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Firmware Upgrades

At times, Sound Devices makes updates available for PIX recorders. These updates are easy to apply:

1. Download the new .prg le from the Sound Devices website.

2. Copy this le to the CF card or 2.5” drive, and insert into the PIX recorder.

3. Ensure that the power source for the PIX recorder is reliable. Power loss during a rmware upgrade process can produce unexpected results.

4. From the System menu in the Setup Menu, select Firmware Update. The PIX recorder will

search for the .prg le and give the option to install the rst le that it nds (cancelling this dialog will cause the PIX to search for another .prg on any aached storage devices). When the correct .prg le has been located, highlight the OK buon and push the Control Knob to begin the rmware update.

5. The PIX will verify that the le is not corrupted, then it will update the rmware. When done the unit will need to be powered down and then back up.

Setup Management

Saving and Loading Setup Files

To save all of the seings to a setup le, select the Setup Menu option Quick Setup  Save Settings to SSD or Save Settings to CF. Use the on-screen keyboard (or aached USB keyboard) to enter

a name for the setup le. This will save all of the current seings to an XML le on the root of the selected storage device. To load a previously saved setup le, select the Setup Menu option Quick

Setup  Load Settings from SSD or Load Settings from CF.

For a complete list of available Setup Menu options, see Setup Menu Options.

Formaing a storage device will also remove any setup les that are on the drive. Setup les can be stored on a computer and copied back to a CF or 2.5” drive to be loaded on the PIX recorder.

Custom Default Settings and Setup Menu Option Visibility

The Setup Menu option Quick Setup  Load Factory Settings loads a setup that is saved inter-

nally to the PIX when it leaves the factory. It is possible to alter this “factory” setup, so that the Setup

Menu option Quick Setup  Load Factory Settings will load a custom default.

It is also possible to hide specic Setup Menu parameters and options. This is useful for Setup Menu options that are not commonly used in a particular workow, or to simplify use when lending the

unit to another user.

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To customize defaults and Setup Menu option visibility:

1. Aach a USB keyboard to the PIX recorder’s USB keyboard jack.

2. Press the MENU buon to enter the Setup Menu.

3. Press Ctrl + Alt + F10 on the keyboard. If this is the rst time this action has been performed

since powering the PIX recorder up, a password dialog will appear. Enter the password (the default password is “default”).

4. Aer the correct password has been entered, the Seings Customization Menu will appear. Select Edit Menu & Default Values.

5. The Setup Menu will be shown with a colored background. There will be check boxes next to each menu item. Navigate the menu with the Control Knob, as usual.

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6. To to change the visibility of an item in the Setup Menu, push the spacebar on the keyboard while the item is highlighted. Checked items will be displayed in the Setup Menu and unchecked items will not be displayed.

Crossed out items will be hidden

7. Seings changed at this point will become the default seings.

8. When nished, press Esc or F1 on the keyboard. This will show the Seings Customization Menu again. Select any of the save options.

Keep a record of the password, if it is changed. A lost password could result in undesirable limitations.

The Seings Customization Menu option Reset to Factory Settings will make all Setup Menu items visible and revert default seings to factory defaults.

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Setup Menu Options

The Setup Menu controls a wide range of parameters for the PIX. The parameters are organized into categories, making the setup Menu easy to navigate. The following tables show the parameter name,

a description, options available, and the factory default seing where applicable.

Default seings can be altered. See Setup Management

File Storage

# Parameter Name Description Options

Primary Drive

When Drive is Full

File Split Every

File Name Format

CamID » A

Reel

Clip » 1

Scene/Shot » “Scene 1”

Take » 1

Erase/Reformat

Selects which storage device to record to.

Whether or not to automatically switch to the other storage device if the primary drive becomes full while recording.

Choose the recording time that will elapse before a new file is created automatically. Since ProRes and DNxHD codecs are variable bit rate, the size of each file will vary, even though the running time will be the same.

The format for file names as they are written to the drive.

» SSD

• CF

» Stop recording

• Switch to other drive

• 1 min

• 5 min

• 10 min

• 15 min

• 30 min

» 60 min

» Drive_Reel_Clip.mov

• Reel_Clip.mov

• CamID_Reel_Clip.mov

• Reel_Scene_Take.mov

• Scene_Take.mov

• RED File Format

• Arri File Format

(single alpha to “Z”).

• 1 (numeric)

(numeric)

(multi alphanumeric)

(numeric)

• Erase/Re-format: SSD

• Erase/Re-format: CF

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Video

# Parameter Name Description Options

Video Input

File Resolution/Rate

Codec

Up Conversion

Down Conversion » 16:9->4:3 Letterbox

Input PsF Detect

SDI Output Type

Video Out TC Overlay

Physical source to derive recorded video from. • HDMI

The resolution and frame to convert input video to. This will affect files recorded and all video outputs.

The video codec to use for encoding. Note for DNxHD that the rates listed are assuming 1080p30. If a different resolution and frame rate is selected, the PIX recorder will use the corresponding DNxHD data rate.

When set to “Auto”, the PIX will sense PsF signal based on a flag within the signal stream. Most devices with SDI output will provide this flag, however some SDI outputs and all HDMI outputs will not provide this flag. When sending PsF signal from these devices, choose “Interpret 1080i as PsF”

HD output type employs SMPTE 292M / HD-SDI on SDI output. 3G output type employs SMPTE 424M / 3G-SDI on SDI output.

Superimpose the current timecode over the video signal on the selected output. Timecode value appears in lower left corner of the frame.

» SDI

» Same as Video Input

• 1080p30/29.97

• 1080p25

• 1080p24/23.976

• 1080i60/59.94

• 1080i50

• 1080PsF30/29.97

• 1080PsF25

• 1080PsF24/23.976

• 720p60/59.94

• 720p50

• 720p30/29.97

• 720p25

• 720p24/23.976

• 576i59 (PAL)

• 480i59.94 (NTSC)

• DNxHD 220x 220Mb/s, 10bit

• DNxHD 220 220Mb/s, 8bit

• DNxHD 145 145Mb/s, 8bit

• DNxHD 36 36Mb/s, 8bit

• ProRes 4444 330Mb/s, 12-bit

• ProRes 422HQ 220Mb/s, 10bit

» ProRes 422 145Mb/s, 10bit

• ProRes 422LT 100Mb/s, 8bit

• ProRes 422Proxy 36Mb/s, 8bit

• 4:3->16:9 Anamorphic

» 4:3->16:9 Pillar Box

• 4:3->16:9 Zoom Letterbox

• 4:3->16:9 Zoom 14:9

• 4:3->16:9 Zoom Wide

• 16:9->4:3 Crop

• 16:9->4:3 Anamorphic

» Auto

• Interpret 1080i as PsF

» HD (4:2:2 10-bit)

• 3G (4:4:4 12-bit)

» Off

• SDI out

• HDMI out

• SDI + HDMI out

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Audio

# Parameter Name Description Options

Audio Input

Analog 1 Source

Analog 2 Source

Analog 1 Low cut

Analog 2 Low cut

Low cut Slope

input Limiter (1,2)

Analog 1 Polarity

Analog 2 Polarity

Input 1 Delay

Input 2 Delay

Input 3 Delay

Input 4 Delay

Physical source to derive recorded audio from.

Selects the input level and whether or not phantom power should be applied to analog input 1.

Selects the input level and whether or not phantom power should be applied to analog input 2.

Engages low-cut filter on analog Input 1 at the specified frequency.

Engages low-cut filter on analog Input 2 at the specified frequency.

Selects the curve of the analog low-cut filters. • 6dB/oct

Toggles input limiters on analog inputs.

Selects normal or inverse polarity for analog Input 1.

Selects normal or inverse polarity for analog Input 2.

Applies the specified amount (in milliseconds) of digital delay to Input 1.

Applies the specified amount (in milliseconds) of digital delay to Input 2.

Applies the specified amount (in milliseconds) of digital delay to Input 3.

Applies the specified amount (in milliseconds) of digital delay to Input 4.

» Analog XLR

• AES (Digital) XLR 1-2ch

• AES (Digital) XLR 1-4ch

• SDI/HDMI 2ch

• SDI 4ch

• SDI 6ch

• SDI 8ch

• Analog 2ch + SDI/HDMI 2ch

• Analog 2ch + SDI 4ch

• Analog 2ch + SDI 6ch

• OFF

» Mic

• Mic 48V

• Line

• Line 48V

» Mic

• Mic 48V

• Line

• Line 48V

» OFF

• 40Hz

• 80Hz

• 120Hz

• 160Hz

• 200Hz

• 240iHz

» OFF

• 40Hz

• 80Hz

• 120Hz

• 160Hz

• 200Hz

• 240iHz

» 12dB/oct

» On

• Off

» Normal

• Reverse

» Normal

• Reverse

» 0ms

(numeric 0-500)

» 0ms

(numeric 0-500)

» 0ms

(numeric 0-500)

» 0ms

(numeric 0-500)

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# Parameter Name Description Options

Input Linking

Output Source - XLR

Output XLR 1 Attenuation

Output XLR 2 Attenuation

Input Delay to Output

Headphone Source

Headphone: LCD A/V Align

Selects whether Input 1 and Input 2 gains are controlled independantly (Unlinked), together (1-2), or together with MS decoding (1-2MS).

The audio channels sent to the analog XLR outputs. Left of the comma represents left output and right of the comma represents right output.

Attenuate analog output 1 by 1 dB increments.

Attenuate analog output 2 by 1 dB increments

Toggles whether or not Input Delay affects audio signal to the main audio outputs.

The audio channels sent to the headphone output. Left of the comma represents left headphone channel and right of the comma represents right headphone channel.

Delays audio to Headphone output to align with video on LCD.

» Unlinked

• 1-2

• 1-2MS

» 1,2

• 3,4

• 5,6

• 7,8

• 1357,2468

• 12345678

» 0 dB

(numeric 0-20)

» 0 dB

(numeric 0-20)

» On

• Off

» 1,2

• 3,4

• 5,6

• 7,8

• 1357,2468

• 12345678

» Off

• On

Timecode/Sync

# Parameter Name Description Options

Timecode Mode

Drop Frame Enable

Sets the running mode for the internal timecode generator and/or the method which the PIX recorder receives SMPTE timecode..

Enable or disable drop frame timecode.

» Off

• Freerun

• Record run

• Ext TC (LTC)

» Ext TC (SDI, HDMI)

• Ext TC (HDMI) PIX 220i only

» Off

• On

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# Parameter Name Description Options

Sync Out

Timecode BNC

Auto-Record Hold Off » 0 sec

Jam Received TC

Jam time Of Day

Set Generator TC

Set Generator UBits

File Start TC Offset

Determines whether the signal on the Sync Output BNC is genlock or wordclock, and determines the sync reference for that signal. When settings of a resolution / frame rate are selected, the Sync Out BNC will supply genlock signal at the specified rate that reference the internal Ambient® Lockit.

Selects whether the Timecode BNC functions as an input or output for SMPTE timecode.

Opens a dialog that displays incoming timecode value in realtime (RxTC), incoming userbits (UB), transmitting/internal (Ambient® Lockit) timecode value (GENTC), and transmitting/internal userbits (UB).

Sets the internal timecode clock to the current time of day.

Sets the Ambient® Lockit timecode generator value in HH:MM:SS.FF format.

Sets userbits of the Ambient® Lockit timecode generator.

Sets the amount of offset (in frames) to apply to the timecode value that is stamped to recorded files. This setting does not affect timecode output of the PIX 240i.

» Off

• 1080p30

• 1080p29.97

• 1080p29.97df

• 1080p25

• 1080p24

• 1080p23.976

• 1080i60/PsF30

• 1080i59.94/PsF29.97nd

• 1080i59.94/PsF29.97df

• 1080i50/PsF25

• 1080PsF24

• 1080PsF23.976

• 720p60

• 720p59.94 (29.97nd)

• 720p59.94 (29.97df)

• 720p50

• 720p60

• 720p30

• 720p29.97nd

• 720p29.97df

• 720p25

• 720p24

• 720p23.976

• 576i50 (PAL)

• 480i59.94 (29.97nd NTSC)

• 480i59.94 (29.97df NTSC)

• Genlock, Follows Video In

• Wordclock, Follows Video In

• Timcode Output

» Timecode Input

(numeric 0-8)

• Push Control Knob to jam inter-

nal timecode to incoming (RxTC) timecode.

• Push Menu button to back out.

» 00:00:00.00

(Timecode value)

» 00 00 00 00

(Hex: 00-FF for each slot)

» 0

(numeric -10 to +10)

LCD Monitor

# Parameter Name Description Options

Exposure Assist » False Color, 12-step

• False Color, 4-step

• Zebras 1

• Zebras 2

• Zebras 1+2

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# Parameter Name Description Options

Focus Assist » Peaking

Zebra 1 Level » 70 IRE +/-5%

Zebra 2 Threshold » 85 IRE

Peaking Color

Peaking Sensitivity

Peaking Background Con-

trast

Vertical Flip Display » Off

Horizontal Flip Display » Off

• Edge Enhance

(numeric 50-108)

(numeric 70-108)

• White

» Red

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

• High

» Mid

• Low

» 1x

• 0.5x

• 0.25x

• No Background

• On

On-Screen Display

# Parameter Name Description Options

ABS Time

File Codec

File Name

File Resolution/Rate

Input - Audio

Input - Video

Headphone Source

Metering

Ext DC Status

Battery Status

Time/date

Timecode

Display of absolute record time.

Display of current file codec

Display of current file name

Display of current file resolution

Display of auio input levels for channels 1 and 2

Display of input audio source and channel count

Display of headphone audio source

Display of audio meters for inputs 1 and 2

Display of voltage for external DC input

Display of voltage levels for both onboard Li-ion batteries

Display of time of day and date

Display of current timecode value

» On

• Off

» On

• Off

» On

• Off

» On

• Off

» On

• Off

» On

• Off

» On

• Off

» On

• Off

» On

• Off

» On

• Off

» On

• Off

» On

• Off

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# Parameter Name Description Options

SSD Status

CF Status

Cue Marker

Display of time remaining (or offline) status of the SSD

Display of time remaining (or offline) status of the CF card

Display of cue information during playback

» On

• Off

» On

• Off

» On

• Off

System

# Parameter Name Description Options

Test Signal Generator » Off

• On

Audio Tone Level

HP Warning Bell Level

Time Zone

Daylight Saving

Time Format

Date Format

Set Date/Time

Rec Start/Stop

Rec button File Split

Playback Mode

Shortcuts

The level (in dBFS) of generated audio tone.

Adjusts the level of the heaphone warning bell sound

Selects the international timezone

Toggles daylight saving on or off for the time-of-day clock

Selects between 12 or 24 hour format for the time-ofday clock

Selects between MM/DD/YY and DD/MM/YY date format

Set the time and date

Determines what method the PIX recorder uses to automatically start and stop recording.

Whether or not a new file will be created when the REC button is pushed during recording.

Upon reaching the end of a file during playback, the PIX recorder will return to the Main View (Play Once) or pause on the last frame (Play Once - Pause)

Displays a dialog that shows all shortcut button combinations. This is not a setting, but a helpful reference.

» -20dBFS

(numeric -40 - 0)

» -20dBFS

(Off to -12dBFS)

» (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US)

(All GMT zones)

» Off

• On

» 12h

• 24h

» MM/DD/YY

• DD/MM/YY

» Switch Closure

• Switch Momentary

• LANC In

• LANC (parallel)

• SDI Flag - RED

• SDI Flag - Panasonic

• SDI Flag - Panasonic (Varicam)

• SDI Flag - Canon

• SDI Flag - Sony

• SDI Flag - Arri

• SDI Flag - PIX

• Timecode

• On

» Off

» Play Once

• Play Once - Pause

• Play All

• Play All - Pause

• Play All - Loop

• Play List

• Play List - Pause

• Play List - Loop

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# Parameter Name Description Options

Info

Update Software

Displays a dialog indicating firmware version and serial number. This is not a setting, but a helpful reference.

Searches attached drives for a .prg firmware file and begins the firmware update process.

Quick Setup

# Parameter Name Description Options

Load Factory Settings

Load Settings From SSD

Load Settings From CF

Save Settings to SSD

Save Settings to CF

Loads default setup

Loads selected setup from setups saved on the SSD • All settings files located on SSD

Loads selected setup from setups saved on the CF • All settings files located on CF

Opens dialog to name and save current setup to SSD

Opens dialog to name and save current setup to CF

Shortcuts

Button Shortcuts

Button Combination Function

AUDIO + Control Knob push Select headphone audio source.

AUDIO + Control Knob rotate Adjust headphone gain.

LCD + Control Knob push Adjust LCD Backlight, LCD brightness, LCD contrast, LCD chroma and button backlight.

Hold LCD Turns off LCD display.

MENU + FILES Button lock options: Unlock Buttons, Lock Non-Transport Buttons, or Lock All Buttons.

STOP + REW False take.

LCD + AUDIO Toggle Zoom on LCD display

LCD + MENU Toggle Focus Assist on LCD display

LCD + FILES Toggle Exposure Assist on LCD display

PLAY + FF Begin looping between cue points when in loop playback mode

PLAY + REW Begin looping of clip when in loop playback mode

FILES When in playback mode: Set a cue point

Hold FILES When in playback mode: Delete last cue point

Keyboard Shortcuts

F1, F2, F3, and F4 keys can be pushed in combinations to activate buon shortcuts, just like their respective buons on the PIX recorder.

Button Function

F1 MENU Button

F2 FILES Button

F3 AUDIO Window

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Button Function

F4 LCD Button

Ctrl + R Record Button

Ctrl + S Stop Button

Space Bar Play Button

Left Arrow Rewind Button

Right Arrow Fast-Forward Button

Enter Rotary Encoder push

Up Arrow Rotary Encoder turn (up)

Down Arrow Rotary Encoder turn (down)

Menu Button MENU Button

Ctrl + L Loop Mode toggle

Ctrl + Q Delete Que Marker

Ctrl + Alt + F10 (in Menu only) Enters Menu Customization

Home (In Menu and File List only) Skips to top of the list

End (In Menu and File List only) Skips to bottom of the list

Page Up (In Menu and File List only) Skips to top of visible items

Page Down (In Menu and File List only) Skips to bottom of visible items

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Connector Pin Assignments

Connector Pin Assignments Notes

XLR-F (Analog inputs)

1–ground 2–signal (+) 3–signal (-)

Mates with XLR-Male connector

7.5k ohm input impedance, mic level

20k ohm input impedance, line level, activebalanced

XLR-F (AES inputs)

XLR-M 5-pin (Analog outputs)

3.5mm TRS (Headphone output)

BNC (Timecode output)

BNC (SDI input & SDI output)

BNC (Genlock or Wordclock output)

5-pin LEMO Timecode I/O

2.5mm TRS LANC

2.5mm TRS GPIO

eSATAp Female

USB-A Keyboard Input

1–ground 2–signal (+) 3–signal (-)

1– Ground 2– Channel 1 Positive (+) 3– Channel 1 Negative (-) 4– Channel 2 Positive (+) 5– Channel 2 Negative (-)

Tip–signal L Ring–signal R Sleeve–signal ground

Center pin–signal Sleeve–ground

1–ground 2–SMPTE TC In 3–ASCII in/out 4–tuning out 5–SMPTE TC out

Tip–switch closure Ring-LED driver Shield–ground

Mates with XLR-Male connector

Transformer balanced

AES3 specification

Mates with XLR-Female 5-pin connector

120 ohm output impedance, active balanced

Mates with 3.5 mm TRS jack.

Mates with BNC male connector

Unbalanced, coaxial connection

Mates with BNC male connector

Unbalanced, coaxial connection, 75 ohm connectors recommended

Mates with BNC male connector

Unbalanced, coaxial connection, 75 ohm connectors recommended

Mates with male LEMO B-series connector

Pin assignments as viewed on panel-mounted connector

Mates with 2.5 mm male connector

Mates with eSATAp male connector

Accessible only when PIX-CADDY is not inserted

For use with USB Keyboards only. Data transfer is not supported

Hirose 4-pin DC Input

v. 3.01 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.

1 – ground 2 – ground 3 – DC (+) * 4 – DC (+)

10-17 Volt DC input. *Pin 3 operates battery charger for Li-Ion batteries. Mates with Sound Devices XL-NPH and XL-WPH3 powering accessories. See Accessories for details.

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Specications - PIX Recorders

Video

HDMI

SDI

Supported Resolutions / Rates (Recording, Output, and Input)

Up Conversion

Cross Conversion

Down Conversion

Frame Rate Conversion

LCD Display

Input

• 4:4:4 or 4:2:2, 10/8 bit, RGB or YCbCr

• Version 1.4a

• HDCP enabled

Input

• 3G-SDI (levels A and B), HD-SDI, or SDI

• 4:4:4 or 4:2:2, 12/10/8 bit, RGB or YCbCr

• SMPTE 259, 292, and 424

• 1080p30

• 1080p29.97

• 1080p25

• 1080p24

• 1080p23.976

• 1080i60

480i, 576i to 720p, 1080i, or 1080p; 10 bit; Anamorphic, Pillar box, Zoom Letterbox, Zoom 14:9, Zoom Wide

720p, 1080i, 1080p, PsF to 720p, 1080i, 1080p; 10 bit; Letterbox, Crop, Anamorphic

720p, 1080i, or 1080p to 480i or 576i; Letterbox, Crop, Anamorphic

• 24,25,30,50,60 to 24,25,30,50,60

• 23.976,29.97,59.94 to 23.976,29.97,59.94

• Automatic 3:2 pulldown removal in 23.976 and 24 modes

• Other pulldown cadences used: 2:2:2:4, 2:3:3:2, 3:2:3:2:2, and 2:2

5-inch IPS (In-Plane Switching) LCD; 800x480 resolution

• 1080i59.94

• 1080i50

• 1080PsF30

• 1080PsF29.97

• 1080PsF25

• 1080PsF24

Output

• 4:2:2, 8 bit, RGB or YCbCr

• Version 1.3

Output

• 3G-SDI (level A), HD-SDI, or SDI

• 4:4:4 or 4:2:2, 12/10/8 bit, YCbCr

• SMPTE 259, 292, and 424

• 1080PsF23.976

• 720p60

• 720p59.94

• 720p50

• 720p30 (SDI)

• 720p29.97 (SDI)

• 720p25 (SDI)

• 720p24 (SDI)

• 720p23.976 (SDI)

• 576i50

• 480i59.94

Analog Audio

Frequency Response

THD + Noise

Input Topology

Mic Input Gain

Input Impedance

Input Clipping Level

Gain Matching

High-pass Filters

Mic Powering

Line Output Clipping Level

Output Attenuation

Output Topology

Digital Audio

Sample Rate / Bit Depth

10Hz-20kHz, +/- 0.5dB re 1kHz

0.004% max (1kHz, 22Hz-22kHz BW)

Mic and Line: fully electronically balanced, RF, ESD, short, and overload protected; pin-2 hot, pin-3 cold

0 to 70dB

3.3k

+8dBu min.

+/- 0.1dB channel to channel

40-240iHz in 40Hz increments, 6 or 12 dB/oct

48V DC in mic or line position

+18dBu

0-20 dB, 1 dB increments

Line: fully electronically-balanced, RF, ESD, short, and overload protected; pin-2 driven hot, pin-3 driven cold; let pin-3 float for unbalanced connections.

48 kHz, 24-bit

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AES3

HDMI

SDI

Storage

SSD

CompactFlash

External

Timecode and Sync

Modes Supported

Frame Rates

Accuracy

Timecode Inputs / Outputs

Timecode Input / Output Signal (LEMO 5-pin and Timecode BNC)

Sync Output

Ambient® Lockit

4 channels via 2 balanced AES inputs on XLR 3-pin connectors, 110 ohm, 2 V p-p. Accepts 32k, 44.1k, 48k, 96k, 192k sample rates.

2 channels embedded HDMI input, 8 channels embedded HDMI output. Accepts 32k, 44.1k, 48k, 96k, 192k sample rates.

8 channels embedded SDI input, 8 channels embedded SDI output, 48k sample rate

Sound Devices approved 2.5” drives.

Sound Devices approved CompactFlash cards

eSATAp connection, supplies 5V @ 2A

Freerun, Record run, External

23.976, 24, 25, 29.97DF, 29.97ND, 30DF, 30ND

Holds accurate timecode for 2 hours after power is removed

• LEMO 5-pin (input and output)

• SDI Input BNC (input)

• SDI Output BNC (output)

20k ohm impedance, 0.3V p-p (–8 dBu) minimum / 1k ohm impedance, 3.0V p-p (+12 dBu)

• Analog bi-, tri-level sync / Genlock

• Wordclock (Square wave, 48 kHz sampling rate, 3.3vp-p, 75 ohm)

+/- 0.2ppm (½ frame per 24hrs) accuracy, field tunable via Ambient® Controller

See Sound Devices’ website for a list of approved media:

http://www.sounddevices.com/approved

• HDMI Input Jack (Input)

• Timecode Input BNC (input or output)

Power

Batteries

External

PIX 240i Current Draw @ 12V

PIX 220i Current Draw @ 12V

Physical

Size (H x W x D)

Weight

Environmental

Operating Temperature

• Operating batteries: removable 7.2 V (nominal) Sony L-type Li-ion

• Timecode battery, Internal Li-ion battery

• Time and date battery: Internal CR2032 Li coin cell. (Sound Devices recommends the unit be

returned to the factory for service of all internal components)

10–18 V, via locking 4-pin Hirose connector, use Hirose #HR10-7P-4P (DigiKey# HR100-ND) for locking mating DC connector; pin-1 (-), pin-4 (+). See Powering

1A stop mode, 2.4A record/play mode using SSD

0.8A stop mode, 1.9A record/play mode using SSD

5.5” x 4.0” x 2.4” (14 cm x 10.2 cm x 6.1 cm)

2.0 lbs

-10° C to +40° C

v. 3.01 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.

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Declaration of Conformity

According to EN ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004

Manufacturer’s Name:

Manufacturer’s Address:

Declares under sole responsibility that the product as delivered

Product Name:

Model Number:

Product Options:

complies with the essential requirements of the following applicable European Directives, and carries the CE marking accordingly:

EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)

EN 55022:2006 + A1:2007

EN 55103-2:2009

Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)

EN 60065:2002 + A12:2011

Incorporating corrigenda August 2002, August 2007 and November 2011

First date of CE approval June 20, 2011.

Sound Devices, LLC

E7556 State Rd. 23 and 33 Reedsburg, WI 53959 USA

PIX Video Recorder

PIX 240i, PIX 220i

This declaration covers all options of the above products

This Declaration of Conformity applies to the above-listed products placed on the EU market after:

June 20, 2011

Date Matt Anderson

Director of Engineering

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Software License

End-user license agreement for Sound Devices PIX Recorder Embedded Software / Firmware

Important Read carefully: This Sound Devices, LLC end-user license agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Sound Devices, LLC for the Sound Devices, LLC software product identiﬁed above, which includes computer software, embedded software, and may include associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE PRODUCT”). By using, installing, or copying the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, do not use or install the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

Software Product License

The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed, not sold.

Grant of license. This EULA grants you the following limited, non-exclusive rights: In consideration of payment of the licensee fee, Sound Devices, LLC, as licensor, grants to you, the licensee, a non-exclusive right to use this copy of a Sound Devices, LLC software program (hereinafter the “SOFTWARE”) on a single product and/or computer. All rights not expressly granted to licensee are reserved to Sound Devices, LLC.

Software ownership. As the licensee, you own the hardware on which the SOFTWARE is recorded or ﬁxed. Sound Devices, LLC shall retain full and complete title to the SOFTWARE and all subsequent copies of the SOFTWARE, regardless of the media or form on or in which the original copies may exist. The license is not a sale of the original SOFTWARE.

Copyright. All rights, title, and copyrights in and to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT (including, but not limited to, any images, photographs, animations, video, audio, music, text, and “applets” incorporated into the SOFTWARE PRODUCT) and any copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT are owned by Sound Devices, LLC or its suppliers. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Therefore, you must treat the SOFTWARE PRODUCT like any other copyrighted material, except that you may make copies as only provided below. You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

Restrictions on use. Licensee may not distribute copies of the SOFTWARE or accompanying materials to others. Licensee may not modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create derivative works based on the SOFTWARE or its accompanying printed or written materials.

Transfer restrictions. Licensee shall not assign, rent, lease, sell, sublicense, or otherwise transfer the SOFTWARE to another party without prior written consent of Sound Devices, LLC. Any party authorized by Sound Devices, LLC to receive the SOFTWARE must agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this agreement.

Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights, Sound Devices, LLC may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT and all of its component parts.

Limited Warranty

No warranties. Sound Devices, LLC expressly disclaims any warranty for the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT and any related documentation is provided “as is” without warranty or condition of any kind, either express or implied, including, without limitation, the implied warranties and conditions of merchantability, ﬁtness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The entire risk arising out of use or performance of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT remains with you.

No liability for damages. In no event shall Sound Devices, LLC or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business proﬁts, business interruption, loss of business information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use this Sound Devices, LLC product, even if Sound Devices, LLC has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In any case, Sound Devices, LLC’s entire liability under any provision of this evaluation license shall be limited to the greater of the amount actually paid by you for the SOFTWARE PRODUCT or U.S. $5.00. Because some states/jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.

Governing Law

This agreement and limited warranty are governed by the laws of the state of Wisconsin.

v. 3.01 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.

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Warranty and Technical Support

Warranty & Service

Sound Devices, LLC warrants the PIX 240i and PIX 220i Portable Video Recorder against defects

in materials and workmanship for a period of TWO (2) years from date of original retail purchase. This is a non-transferable warranty that extends only to the original purchaser. Sound Devices,

LLC will repair or replace the product at its discretion at no charge. Warranty claims due to severe service conditions will be addressed on an individual basis. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE. SOUND DEVICES, LLC DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOUND DEVICES, LLC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. Because some jurisdictions do not permit

the exclusion or limitations set forth above, they may not apply in all cases.

For all service, including warranty repair, please contact Sound Devices for an RMA (return merchandise authorization) before sending your unit in for repair. Product returned without an RMA number may experience delays in repair. When sending a unit for repair, please do not include ac-

cessories, including SSD drives, CF cards, baeries, power supplies, carry cases, cables, or adapters

unless instructed by Sound Devices.

Sound Devices, LLC Service Repair RMA #XXXXX

E7556 State Rd. 23 and 33 Reedsburg, WI 53959 USA

telephone: (608) 524-0625

Technical Support / Bug Reports

For technical support and bug reporting on all Sound Devices products contact:

Sound Devices, LLC E-mail: support@sounddevices.com

web: www.sounddevices.com/support/ Telephone: +1 (608) 524-0625 / Toll-Free in the U.S.A.: (800) 505-0625 Fax: +1 (608) 524-0655

Sound Devices hosts a user support forum. The URL is:

hp://forum.sounddevices.com

Sound Devices cannot guarantee that a given computer, soware, or operating system conguration

can be used satisfactorily with the PIX recorder based exclusively on the fact that it meets our minimum system requirements.

PIX 220i and PIX 240i, v 3.01 (Aurora)- Printed in U.S.A.

Video Devices KIT User manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Manual Conventions

Front Panel Descriptions

Top and Bottom Panel Descriptions

Right Panel Descriptions

Left Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel Descriptions

PIX-CADDY II (Optional)

Powering

Removable Li-Ion Batteries

Li-Ion Battery Charging

Menu and Navigation

Main View

Menu

Audio

Files

Video Inputs

HDMI

Video Outputs

Timecode Overlay

Audio Inputs

Analog Audio Inputs

Digital Audio Inputs

Input Linking

Choosing Audio Sources

Input Level Control

Input Delay

Audio Outputs

Analog 5-Pin XLR Output

Embedded Audio on HDMI and SDI

Headphone Output

Video Monitoring Features

Exposure Assist

Focus Assist

Zoom

Flip

Recording

Selecting File Resolution and Frame Rate

Selecting a Video Codec

Interruption of Signal During Recording

Alignment of Audio and Video

Video Scaling and Frame Rate Conversion

3:2 Pulldown Removal

Up and Down Conversion

Playback

Shuttle Playback

Cue Points

Looping

Play List

Playback Modes

Playing Back Files on a Computer

Synchronization and Timecode

Timecode Reader

Internal Ambient® Lockit: Timecode Generator with Sync Out

PIX 220i Timecode Features

Timecode Modes

Freerun Timceode Mode

Record Run Timecode Mode

External Timecode Mode (PIX 240i)

External - HDMI Timecode Mode (PIX 220i)

Timecode Input Sources

LEMO 5-pin

Timecode BNC

SDI Input Embedded Timecode

HDMI Input Embedded Timecode

Synchronization/Timecode Examples

Single Video Camera, no Genlock

Single Camera with Genlock Input, Genlocked from PIX

Multiple Cameras with Genlock Input, all Genlocked from a Single PIX

Camera #1 to PIX #1, Camera #2 to PIX #2, No Genlock

Camera to PIX with Word Clock Connection to Audio Recorder

External Control

Triggering Recording from External Timecode

Triggering Recording from SDI Flag Bits

LANC

Switch Contact Closure