Sony MAV-555SS operation manual SD mode only

Security

This unit provides the following functions expected of equipment in broadcasting stations.

Data protection

In case of HDD failure, RAID technology is used to ensure that data recovery is possible. For example, even if a drive fails during recording, an equivalent drive interpolates the data, allowing operation to continue.

Help function and information displays

If there are any problems in system operation, error messages appear on the front panel.

Vibration resistance

The robust construction is resistant against vibration and dust, allowing the unit to be used in vehicle-borne situations. In particular, to protect the HDDs, they are mounted in special caddies independent of the main chassis of the unit.

Rack mounting

The unit can be mounted in an EIA standard 19-inch rack (optional rack mount kit RMM-555 required).

For details of rack mounting, refer to the Installation Manual.

■SD mode only

Multi-access, Multi-operation (Simultaneous recording/playback operations possible while recording)

One of the advantages of a hard disk recorder (such as the MAV-555SS) over a conventional VTR is the ability to simultaneously access, edit, and output material (stored as files) that is being recorded. The MAV-555SS has four input and output ports standard. Each port can record or playback one video channel and four audio channels. 2 input/2 output, 3 input/1 output, and 1 input/3 output input/output port configurations can be selected on the Setup menu. An external editor or control panel can be used to perform multiple editing/output operations simultaneously.

Flexible I/O Configuration Possible

Various I/O and control panel options are set according to the external equipment that is connected and the operating environment. The standard input and output configurations of the unit and when various optional boards are installed are shown below.

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

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

Linear editing functions

The MAV-555SS is equipped with the “BVE mode”, an operation mode that provides the unit with linear editing capabilities. If the operation mode is switched to BVE mode, the MAV-555SS recording and playback ports are integrated, and the recorder can then be used as a recording/playback VTR. This mode allows the MAV- 555SS to be connected to editing machines such as the BVE-600 or the BVE-2000 as a “recorder/player”. Note that in other modes the MAV-555SS playback port can still be connected to editing machines such as the BVE-600 or the BVE-2000 as a “player”.

The following functions are supported when using the BVE mode.

•Independent audio channel editing of up to 4 channels.

•Operation of the optional MAVE-F555 editing panel and the MAVE-D555 dial panel.

•Control by LTC from a BVE editor.

•Auto Assembly editing from a BVE editor.

Ability to record asynchronous signals

By setting the standard signals of each recording port as input signals, input signals that are asynchronous with the reference signals can be recorded.

Chapter 1 Overview

1-2 Features 1-3 (E)