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About This Operation Manual

This section describes the organization and use of this manual in using the Sony MAV-555SS Multi Access Video Disk Recorder. This unit is a hard disk recorder, but has the operability of a VTR, allowing easy understanding and operation by those experienced at using VTRs. Read this section to understand how the manual is put together, and determine which sections you need to read, according to your degree of experience with a VTR.

Purpose and intended audience for this manual

This operation manual describes the parts and functions of the MAV-555SS, preparations for operation, basic operations, and other essential information required for using the unit.

This unit is intended for use principally by operators in broadcasting stations and production houses. It therefore assumes that the reader has a general understanding of the operation of VTRs and other broadcast equipment. Readers well-acquainted with the operation of VTRs and hard disk recorders, after reading Chapter 2 “Names and Functions of Parts”, should be able to understand the operation of the unit, with reference to other sections as required.

However, regardless of experience level, you are recommended to read Chapter 1 “Overview” to get a grasp of the many features and functions of the unit. For first-time users of a VTR or hard disk recorder, or those with limited experience, a thorough reading of this manual is recommended.

Organization of this manual

This manual is divided into chapters as follows. The title page to each chapter also includes a summary of the chapter contents.

Chapter 1 Overview

This gives an overview of the features of the unit.

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

This lists the parts of the unit by function, with summaries of their operation.

Chapter 3 Preparations

This gives an overview of the various modes of the MAV- 555SS (two motion modes and four operation modes), and describes how external devices are connected according to the selected mode.

Chapter 4 Recording & Playback

This chapter describes the preparations and settings for recording and playback.

Chapter 5 Basic Functions of Each Mode Describes basic operation of the various modes of the MAV-555SS described in Chapter 3.

Appendixes

• Error Messages

This appendix lists MAV-555SS errors and warnings that appear on the front display panel.

• Specifications

This provides the basic physical specifications, and specifications of the audio and video systems of the unit.

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Contents MAV-555SSVer Avertissement For the customers in Europe For the customers in the USAPour les clients européens Für Kunden in EuropaTable of Contents Organization of this manual Purpose and intended audience for this manualDescriptions of operating procedures Using this manualRelated manuals Installation Manual suppliedMaintenance Manual Option Page MAV-555SS Overview FeaturesSS mode only Common to SS and SD modes SD mode only Changes from Ver .00 to Ver Optional AccessoriesChanges from Ver Editing Fader Panel BKNE-1011 E 1-4 Optional Accessories Front Panel Names and Functions of PartsPort Select Meter PanelERROR/WARNING indicators System indicator Timer SEL time data display select buttonHDD indicator LED indicators Operating panel indicatorsIndicators Display indicators panelTime data indication Status indicationVideo Process setting section PB/REC indicatorsSetup LEVEL/BLACK Level button Chroma Phase buttonRemote button System Setup PanelBlank Panel Control Panel connector Power switchControl Panel switch SET UP Select switchSDI OUT connectors Connector PanelVideo OUT Composite connectors BNC type Video in Composite connectors BNC typeAudio in AES/EBU Digital Audio Input connectors BNC type Audio OUT AES/EBU connectors BNC typeAnalog Composite Super connector SDI Super connectorDSK in connectors Sdti CP connectorsAnalog Audio Expansion Box BKMA-570 Page Operation modes Four modes MAV-555SS ModesMotion modes Two modes SS Mode Sony Super Motion Mode Panel ModeVTR SD Mode Standard Motion modeSD Mode DTR + Panel ModeSS Mode MAV-555SS Modes 3-5 E DTR + DTR Mode SD mode only MAV-555SS BVE Mode SD mode onlyEditing Panel Monitor Ntsc BLOCK-1 Connections with the Panel Mode Connecting External DevicesConnecting to digital devices SS mode 10 EOUT Connecting to digital devices SD modeAnalog Audio OUT Connecting to analog devices SD mode13 E Connections with the DTR + Panel ModeConnecting with the DTR+Panel mode SS mode Sync Generator Dynamic Motion Controller DTR-3000 Connecting with the DTR+Panel mode SD mode15 E Connections with the DTR + DTR ModeBVE Mode Connections External Synchronization of Output Video Signals Basic Menu Settings Setup18 E 3-4 Setup How to Read the TablesDrop Frame Mode with Local Function EnablePreroll Time Character H-POSITION20 E 3-4 Setup DTR CUE List Clear Port ConfigurationLive Duration DTR-1 Loop REC22 E 3-4 Setup Modes of operating the Menu control To cancel setting changesBasic Menu Operation Menu items with submenus 24 E 3-4 SetupMenus including a setting submenu Press the Menu knob Contents of the Expansion Menu Save Setup ALL Load Setup ALLLoad Setup Bank Setup Bank28 E 3-4 Setup GPI Output ConfigurationPIN 9 . Function PIN 26 . Function30 E 3-4 Setup Audio Fade Mode P2 Audio Fade Mode P1Audio Fade Mode P3 Preset Replace32 E 3-4 Setup Edit Preset Commend SUB Menu Edit DelayFunction Mode After Function Mode After Cueup P334 E 3-4 Setup NON Compress Line R1 SettingNON Compress Line R2 F1 Select36 E 3-4 Setup Sync Delay Delay Monitor Video DelayInternal Signal Blanking Width P138 E 3-4 Setup Audio Output Phase P2 Audio Output Phase P1Audio Output Phase P3 Internal Audio SignalSS LIP Sync Adjust 40 E 3-4 SetupSS Audio Muting SS Normal Play SpeedExpansion Menu Operation System Time SettingsDisplayed information Character adjustmentSuperimposed Character Information Additional information displayed in the BVE mode BVE mode display is shown below Preparations for Recording Switch SettingsSelecting the Audio Signals Selecting the Video SignalsSelecting the video signals to be monitored Selecting the audio signals to be monitoredTo adjust the recording level Adjusting Recording LevelsUsing the emphasis function Recording Analog AudioDisplayed Preparations for PlaybackSelecting the Displayed Time Data Selecting the Playback Port to be ControlledTo display time data To display user bitsRemotely Controlling Video Processor Adjusting Playback Audio LevelsTo adjust the playback level manually Motion Modes Basic Operation with SS ModeChanging the Motion Mode Basic Operation with Panel Mode Changing the Operation ModeRecording Operation Playback OperationInitial Setup for DTR+Panel and DTR+DTR Modes EE Signal SelectionSetting the Recording Time from the DTR Basic Operations with DTR+Panel and DTR+DTR ModesBasic Operations DTR+Panel and DTR+DTR Modes Basic Operation of the RP Port Basic Operations in BVE ModePort Configuration Loading a New File for Editing in the RP Port When performing the operation through the MAVE-F555Linear Editing through the RP Port Manual Recording through the RP PortBasic Operation of the P2 and P3 Ports Basic Operation of the R2 PortCollecting through the R2 Port Replacing Files through the R2 PortNew File Names When the R1 key was pressedMonitoring the RP Port Playback through the P2 and P3 PortsEditing-Related Error Messages File Backup FunctionWhen the P1 key was pressed Pre-roll Time10 E 5-5 Basic Operations in BVE Mode Error Error MessagesRAID Error RAID Com. ErrorFM Battery Warning Fan1 TroubleHDD xx SPC Error RAID Battery WarningEM Mixer Config Fail Temperature RiseGeneral SpecificationsOperation Digital video systemInput connectors Processor adjustment rangesOutput connectors Video systemSupplied accessories Remote connectorsOptional accessories Memory Card sold separatelyPage Sony Corporation
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