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MULTI ACCESS VIDEO DISK RECORDER
MAV-555SS (Ver. 2.32)
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 1)
Serial No. 10001 and Higher
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WARNING:Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may WARNING require the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified expose the unit to rain or moisture. service personnel. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified COUNTRIES. personnel only. 1. Use the approved power cord
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For the customers in the USA Für Kunden in Europa This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC sowohl die EMV-Direktive (89/336/EEC) als auch die Direktive Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable Niederspannung (73/23/EEC) der EG-Kommission. protection against harmful interference when the equipment is Die Erfüllung dieser Direktiven bedeutet
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Table of Contents 4-1-7 Selecting the External Device Used for Chapter 1 Overview Controlling Recording Operations ...........4-3 1-1 MAV-555SS Overview...................................... 1-1 4-1-8 Recording Analog Audio ...........................4-3 1-2 Features............................................................. 1-1 4-2 Preparations for Playback...............................4-4 4-2-1 Switch Settings ..........................................4-4 1-3 Changes from Ver. 1.00........
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About This Operation Manual This section describes the organization and use of this Chapter 5 Basic Functions of Each Mode manual in using the Sony MAV-555SS Multi Access Describes basic operation of the various modes of the Video Disk Recorder. This unit is a hard disk recorder, but MAV-555SS described in Chapter 3. has the operability of a VTR, allowing easy understanding Appendixes and operation by those experienced at using VTRs. Read Error Messages this section to understand how the ma
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Chapter 4 Recording & Playback Chapter 3 Preparations Using this manual Descriptions of operating procedures The first time a technical term appears it is defined in a The numerals attached to buttons and switches in the footnote. Where required, a cross-reference (in italics) illustrations refer to corresponding step numbers in the shows the page in this manual or in another manual where operating procedure. Additionally, affected switches and related information may be found. indicators whi
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Related manuals The following related manuals are also available. Installation Manual (supplied) This describes the installation procedure for this unit. Maintenance Manual (Option) This lists basic maintenance procedures, associated accessories, electrical adjustment procedures, and how to replace the unit’s HDDs. About This Operation Manual 5 (E)
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Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 MAV-555SS Overview The MAV-555SS is a multi-access video disk recorder that configured as 1 input/1 output. The signal type is SDI supports Super Motion Camera recording of video (4:2:2) for video input/output. AES/EBU is available for conforming to the MPEG-2 4:2:2 Profile@Main Level audio input/output. compression format, yielding an excellent image quality. In SD mode, the HDD provides a maximum recording The MAV-555SS is also capable of simultaneo
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Chapter 1 Overview operability and response for scene searches, while a Flexible I/O Configuration Possible unique shuttle system reduces frame drop-out. Variable Various I/O and control panel options are set according to speed playback is supported by the dedicated control panel the external equipment that is connected and the operating (using the optional BKMA-505 control panel) and existing environment. The standard input and output external controllers provide jog, variable, and shu
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Chapter 1 Overview Security I/O signals Configuration for standard This unit provides the following functions expected of equipment and when using optional boards equipment in broadcasting stations. SDI video/audio Standard equipment: 2 input/2 output, 3 Data protection input/1 output, 1 input/3 output In case of HDD failure, RAID technology is used to ensure AES/EBU digital Standard equipment: 2 input/2 output, 1 that data recovery is possible. For example, even if a drive audio input/3 o
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Chapter 1 Overview 1-3 Changes from Ver. 1.00 Ability to save cut point information. 1-3-1 Changes from Ver. 1.00 to Ver. Ability to change the recording level with the Editing 2.32 Fader Panel BKNE-1011, and to select the MAV-555SS (in SD mode) internal RP port or VTR for the recorder Improved BVE Mode to mix or swap audio channels. The following improvements were made. Ability to insert video with voice over editing. Addition of the Time Tracking function (automatic/ Ability to m
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Chapter 1 Overview Editing Fader Panel BKNE-1011 This panel can be used to adjust audio levels and make effect settings when performing nonlinear editing with the MAV- 555SS and the MAVE-F555, MAVE-D555, or BKNE-1011. 1-4 Optional Accessories 1-5 (E)
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Chapter 1 Overview 1-6 (E) 1-4 Optional Accessories
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Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts 2-1 Front Panel The front panel of the MAV-555SS is in two sections: Meter panel (upper) Blank panel (lower) COMPOSITE SDI VIDEO R1 P1 REMOTE INPUT METER CONTROL PANEL PANEL PORT SELECT PROCESS CONTROL VIDEO R2/ R3/ 525 625 SETUP BANK P3 P2 123 CHROMA AUDIO INPUT / MONITOR SELECT SYSTEM HDD INPUT CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 REMOTE SDI SET UP/BLACK MENU HELP AES/EBU MONITOR Meter panel L CHROMA/PHASE LOCAL ANALOG TOTAL / FULL
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Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts 2-1-1 Meter Panel a PHONES jack b PHONES control c Display selection section d HELP button e ERROR/WARNING indicators f LED indicators g Display panel COMPOSITE SDI VIDEO R1 P1 REMOTE INPUT METER CONTROL PANEL PANEL PORT SELECT PROCESS CONTROL VIDEO R2/ R3/ SETUP BANK 525 625 P3 P2 123 AUDIO INPUT / MONITOR SELECT CHROMA INPUT CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 SYSTEM HDD REMOTE SDI SET UP/BLACK MENU HELP AES/EBU MONITOR L LOCAL CHROMA/PHASE ANALOG TOTAL / FULL / R REMAIN FIN
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Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts a PHONES jack Pressing the TC/UB button again when the user bit By connecting stereo headphones with an impedance information is displayed turns the button off, and of 8 ohms to this jack, you can monitor the sound returns the display to normal timecode (i.e. not the during recording, playback, and editing. This user bits). monitors the sound on the channels selected for monitor output on the currently selected port (using d HELP button the PORT SELECT
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Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts All the LED indicators light when reading from or Remote/local setting saving to the memory card. This shows whether the port is set to LOCAL or For details, refer to Section 2-2, “System Setup Panel” (page REMOTE. 2-6). Port status When the port is operating normally, the READY g Display indicators panel indicator appears. The display panel provides four sets of identical information, for each of the ports which can be used. Audio level meters The
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Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts MONITOR SELECT button to assign the type and p VIDEO PROCESS setting section channel. The four buttons on the right (VIDEO GAIN, SDI (CH1 to CH4): Select audio signals input to the CHROMA LEVEL, SETUP LEVEL/BLACK SDI INPUT connectors. LEVEL, and CHROMA PHASE) are used to select AES/EBU (CH1 to CH4): Select audio signals input the corresponding VIDEO PROCESS setting modes. to the AUDIO INPUT connectors. Press one of the buttons, lighting the indicator, w
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Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts LOCAL: The internal video processor is controlled LOCAL: This unit is controlled only from the by the VIDEO PROCESS control (o) on this optional BKMA-505 Control Panel. unit. 2-1-2 Blank Panel q REMOTE button This switches the currently selected port between the The blank panel in the lower part of the front panel REMOTE and LOCAL modes. The button lights in accommodates the optional BKMA-505 Control Panel. REMOTE mode, and goes off in LOCAL mode. For d
