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Sony MAV-555SS Operation Manual

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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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  • Page 1 MULTI ACCESS VIDEO DISK RECORDER MAV-555SS (Ver. 2.32) OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 1) Serial No. 10001 and Higher...
  • Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. AVERTISSEMENT Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à...
  • Page 3 For the customers in the USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 MAV-555SS Overview... 1-1 1-2 Features... 1-1 1-3 Changes from Ver. 1.00... 1-4 1-3-1 Changes from Ver. 1.00 to Ver. 2.32... 1-4 1-4 Optional Accessories... 1-4 Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts 2-1 Front Panel ... 2-1 2-1-1 Meter Panel...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    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.

  • Page 6: Using This Manual

    When the menu bank is modified after power up, the section, “Menu items with submenus”. MAV-555SS must be restarted or the FAST REBOOT (menu 027) on the Basic menu must be executed. To make other menu settings, repeat steps 3 to 5.
  • Page 7 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. 5 (E) About This Operation Manual...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview

    Easy changing between the SS and SD modes When the MAV-555SS is not in SS mode, it is possible to change to SD mode from the setup menu and perform normal operations in 2 input/2 output, 1 input/3 output, and 3 input/1 output configurations.
  • Page 10 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...

  • Page 11: Rack Mounting

    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”.

  • Page 12: Changes From Ver. 1.00

    This kit consists of a special case for the BKMA-505 control panel and a 10-m extension cable as a set. This kit makes it possible to use the MAV-555SS at a distance of up to 10m from the control panel.
  • Page 13 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. 1-5 (E) 1-4 Optional Accessories...
  • Page 14 1-6 (E) 1-4 Optional Accessories...

  • Page 15: Names And Functions Of Parts

    REMAIN FINE PHONES TC/UB TIMER SEL MENU Blank panel The front panel of the MAV-555SS is in two sections: • Meter panel (upper) • Blank panel (lower) CONTROL PANEL REAR FRONT Front panel The blank panel in the lower part of the front panel accommodates the optional BKMA-505 Control Panel.

  • Page 16: Meter Panel

    2-1-1 Meter Panel METER CONTROL PANEL PANEL SETUP BANK SYSTEM HELP TOTAL / FULL / REMAIN FINE PHONES TC/UB TIMER SEL MENU j VIDEO INPUT SELECT button l AUDIO INPUT SELECT/MONITOR SELECT section m AUDIO REC/PB LEVEL ADJUST KNOB p VIDEO PROCESS setting section 2-2 (E) 2-1 Front Panel a PHONES jack...
  • Page 17 a PHONES jack By connecting stereo headphones with an impedance of 8 ohms to this jack, you can monitor the sound during recording, playback, and editing. This monitors the sound on the channels selected for monitor output on the currently selected port (using the PORT SELECT buttons (k) and AUDIO INPUT SELECT/MONITOR SELECT buttons (l)).

  • Page 18: Menu Button

    All the LED indicators light when reading from or saving to the memory card. For details, refer to Section 2-2, “System Setup Panel” (page 2-6). g Display indicators panel The display panel provides four sets of identical information, for each of the ports which can be used. The following figure shows one of these displays.
  • Page 19 MONITOR SELECT button to assign the type and channel. SDI (CH1 to CH4): Select audio signals input to the SDI INPUT connectors. AES/EBU (CH1 to CH4): Select audio signals input to the AUDIO INPUT connectors. ANALOG (CH1 to CH4): Select the audio signals that were input at the BKMA-570’s ANALOG AUDIO INPUT connectors.

  • Page 20: Blank Panel

    LOCAL: The internal video processor is controlled by the VIDEO PROCESS control (o) on this unit. q REMOTE button This switches the currently selected port between the REMOTE and LOCAL modes. The button lights in REMOTE mode, and goes off in LOCAL mode. REMOTE: This unit is controlled by the device connected to the REMOTE IN connector.

  • Page 21: Power Switch

    a POWER switch Set this to the ON position to power on this unit. b CONTROL PANEL connector Connect an optional BKMA-505 Control Panel. c CONTROL PANEL switch This selects whether an optional control panel is connected to the connector on the front panel or to the connector on the rear panel.

  • Page 22: Connector Panel

    2-3 Connector Panel a VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE) connectors b VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE) connectors c AUDIO IN (AES/EBU) connectors d AUDIO OUT (AES/EBU) connectors VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE) AUDIO IN (AES/EBU) AUDIO OUT (AES/EBU) IN –––––––– R1 –––––––– OUT CH1/2 ––––––– R1 ––––––– CH3/4 CH1/2 –––––––...
  • Page 23 TIME CODE OUT connectors (BNC type) These connectors output playback time codes. h ETHERNET (10BaseT) connector In order to control the MAV-555SS from an external device that is connected via Ethernet, connect this connector to the external device with an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 24 SDI (SUPER) connector This outputs a serial digital video/audio signal. The audio output signals output by this connector are as follows: CH1: Audio monitor output. Same as the Lch signal. CH2: Audio monitor output. Same as the Rch signal. CH3: No output CH4: No output If the CHARACTER switch on the system setup panel is set to ON, timecode information and menu...

  • Page 25: Analog Audio Expansion Box Bkma-570

    2-4 Analog Audio Expansion Box BKMA-570 When using analog audio input and output with this unit, connect the optional Analog Audio Expansion Box BKMA-570 to the AUDIO I/F connectors on the unit’s connector panel, then connect to peripheral units via the BKMA-570.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Preparations

    MAV-555SS. The available modes are described below. Motion modes (Two modes) The motion modes allow you to select the MAV-555SS playback and recording speeds. When you want to record/playback at standard speed, select the SD mode (Standard Motion mode). When you want to record/playback at 3 times speed, select the SS mode (Sony Super Motion mode).
  • Page 28 Sync Generator 3-2 (E) 3-1 MAV-555SS Modes In this mode you can record input signals from Sony Super Motion and Philips cameras, and perform playback simultaneously. This mode allows you to select the Panel and DTR+Panel operation modes. The following illustration shows a three SDI input and one SDI Super Motion output system form a BVP-9500WS System (Sony Digital Super Motion Camera System) connected to the MAV-555SS.
  • Page 29 When editing, set expansion REFERENCE SELECT (menu 349, 350, 351) to “output ref”. Monitor SHUTTLE STOP REMOTE PROCESS CONTROL VIDEO CHROMA REMOTE SET UP/BLACK MENU monitor LOCAL CHROMA/PHASE VIDEO/MENU PRESET PRESET PRESET SDI/Composite To VTR or Server 80TH OFF ON MAV-555SS Analog Audio 3-1 MAV-555SS Modes 3-3 (E)
  • Page 30 BKMA-505 Note • In SS mode, set the MAV-555SS expansion menu OUTPUT REF LOCK (menu 120) to REF, and REFFERENCE SELECT (menus 349, 350, 351) to output ref. • In SS mode, it is necessary to adjust the MAV setting of the Camera Control Unit (CCU-900).
  • Page 31 “LIVE1” material in the Panel mode and reboot to this mode, or reboot after erasing all material using the -ALL ERASE (menu 099) basic menu item. • Material recorded in this mode will be erased when this mode is again selected from the Panel mode. 3-5 (E) 3-1 MAV-555SS Modes...
  • Page 32 • When a DTR-3000 is used with this unit, it must be version CP:V01.30, VS:V01.20 or later, and this unit must be used in the DISK:INDIVIDUAL mode. For details, please contact the supplier of the unit or your Sony representative.
  • Page 33 BVE Mode (SD mode only) (1) 2 input/2 output configuration when the MAV-555SS special panel is connected Sync Generator Circuit input KNOB LEVER INPUT Editing Fader Panel BKNE-1011 In BVE mode, editing operations can be performed simultaneously while recording or playing back footage.
  • Page 34 (2) 2 input/2 output configuration when a linear editing device is connected Editing Panel MAVE-F555 Video Camera SDI/Composite REF. Sync Generator 3-8 (E) 3-1 MAV-555SS Modes Monitor RECORDER SEL BACK GROUND FILE MEMORY FILE FILE EFFECT DISS WIPE TITLE AUDIO...
  • Page 35 Notes • Apply the same reference video signal to the VTR, editor, and the MAV unit, set MAV-555SS expansion menu OUTPUT REF LOCK (menu 120) to REF and REFERENCE SELECT (menus 349, 350, 351) to output ref. Please refer to Section 3-3, “External Synchronization of Output Video Signals” (page 3-17) and Section 3-4, “Setup”...

  • Page 36: Connecting External Devices

    (BKMA-513) and Analog Audio Expansion Unit (BKMA-570). • The SS-A, SS-B, SS-C, cables must be no longer than 10 meters. • In SS mode, set the MAV-555SS expansion menu OUTPUT REF LOCK (menu 120) to REF, and REFFERENCE SELECT (menus 349, 350, 351) to output ref.
  • Page 37 (when using AES/EBU) Digital VTR DVW-500/510/522 series DNW-A100/A75/A65 series DVR-2100 series or similar The following example illustrates connection to a digital VTR, such as one from the Sony DVW series. AUDIO IN (AES/EBU) AUDIO OUT (AES/EBU) REMOTE MONITOR OUT IN1(R1)
  • Page 38 3-12 (E) 3-2 Connecting External Devices The following options are required in order to connect an analog VTR to the MAV-555SS: AD/DA Converter Board BKMA-513 and Analog Audio Expansion Unit BKMA-570. Note When using a 3 input/1 output configuration, the R3 port does not support analog input.

  • Page 39: Connections With The Dtr + Panel Mode

    (BKMA-513) and Analog Audio Expansion Unit (BKMA-570). • The SS-A, SS-B, SS-C cables must be no longer than 10 meters. • In SS mode, set the MAV-555SS expansion menu OUTPUT REF LOCK (menu 120) to REF, and REFFERENCE SELECT (menus 349, 350, 351) to output ref.
  • Page 40 Connecting with the DTR+Panel mode (SD mode) Sync Generator VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE) AUDIO IN (AES/EBU) IN –––––––– R1 –––––––– OUT CH1/2 ––––––– R1 ––––––– CH3/4 IN –––––––– R2 –––––––– OUT CH1/2 ––––––– R2 ––––––– CH3/4 CH1/2 ––––––– R3 ––––––– CH3/4 VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE) A –––––––...

  • Page 41: Connections With The Dtr + Dtr Mode

    3-2-3 Connections with the DTR + DTR Mode Sync Generator VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE) AUDIO IN (AES/EBU) IN –––––––– R1 –––––––– OUT CH1/2 ––––––– R1 ––––––– CH3/4 CH1/2 ––––––– P1 ––––––– CH3/4 IN –––––––– R2 –––––––– OUT CH1/2 ––––––– R2 ––––––– CH3/4 CH1/2 –––––––...

  • Page 42: Bve Mode Connections

    3-2-4 BVE Mode Connections Sync Generator Analog VTR (Betacam SP or similar) REF IN VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE) IN –––––––– R1 –––––––– OUT CH1/2 ––––––– R1 ––––––– CH3/4 IN –––––––– R2 –––––––– OUT CH1/2 ––––––– R2 ––––––– CH3/4 CH1/2 ––––––– R3 ––––––– CH3/4 VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE) A –––––––...

  • Page 43: External Synchronization Of Output Video Signals

    Synchronization to reference video signal input to R2 video input connector Note In SS mode, set the MAV-555SS expansion menu OUTPUT REF LOCK (menu 120) to REF. 3-3 External Synchronization of Output Video Signals Is a signal input to the REF. VIDEO...

  • Page 44: Setup

    MSAC-PC2N PC card adapter Note Data recorded with the MAV-555/555A is incompatible with the MAV-555SS, and vice-versa. This section lists the contents of the menus, and describes how to make settings. 3-4-1 Basic Menu Settings How to Read the Tables •...
  • Page 45 Item number Display indication PREROLL TIME 002 * CHARACTER H-POSITION 003 * CHARACTER V-POSITION DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT LOCAL FUNCTION ENABLE POSTROLL TIME ANALOG MONITOR SUPERIMPOSE 009 * CHARACTER TYPE – 525/625 SUB MENU EXECUTE 525/625 011 * CHARACTER V-SIZE DROP FRAME MODE (WITH 525 OPERATION ONLY) Basic menu items Settings...
  • Page 46 Item number Display indication PB/EE SELECT P1 PB/EE SELECT P2 PB/EE SELECT P3 CHARACTER POSITION V SHIFT SYSTEM OPERATE CONFIGURATION ERROR INFORMATION SELECT SUB MENU ERROR/WARNING NOT ENOUGH SPACE – FAST REBOOT I SUB MENU EXECUTE AUDIO BIT LENGTH GOOD SHOT PARAMETER SUB MENU SAVE DUR.
  • Page 47 Item number Display indication DTR CUE LIST CLEAR LIVE DURATION B SUB MENU DTR-1 HOUR (0 ..23) DTR-1 MIN ( 0 .. DTR-2 HOUR (0 ..23) DTR-2 MIN ( 0 .. DTR-1 LOOP REC DTR-2 LOOP REC VIDEO COMP.
  • Page 48 Item number Display indication LINE SUPERIMPOSE P1 LINE SUPERIMPOSE P2 LINE SUPERIMPOSE P3 BI SUB MENU SUPERIMPOSE DISPLAY INFORMATION CHARACTER TYPE CHARACTER H POSITION CHARACTER V POSITION CHARACTER V SIZE FACTORY PRESET SUB MENU EXECUTE – NEW HDD I SUB MENU EXECUTE –...

  • Page 49: Basic Menu Operation

    Note When the menu bank is modified after power up, the MAV-555SS must be restarted or the FAST REBOOT (menu 027) on the Basic menu must be executed. (Changes in settings made while the power is off do not become effective the next time the power is turned on.
  • Page 50 • Return the control to the center position • Press the MENU control once • Press the SETUP/BLACK button once more, turning the PRESET indicator off Menu items with submenus The procedure for making settings in a menu including a submenu is slightly different from that described above in Section 3-4-2, “Basic Menu Operation”.
  • Page 51 For menu number 010 - 525/625, make settinga as follows. Carry out steps 1 to 3 of the procedure at the beginning of this Section 3-4-2, “Basic Menu Operation”, and select menu item 010. Press the MENU knob once. Turn the MENU knob to the right, and the display appears as follows.

  • Page 52: Contents Of The Expansion Menu

    Expansion menu items Settings Description This item sets the method for putting the MAV-555SS into search mode. dial direct : The unit enters search mode when the search dial is turned from any mode except while recording/editing are in progress.
  • Page 53 Saves the Setup menu settings of all banks (bank 1 to bank 3) on a memory card. Notes: • Overwrites bank data previously saved on the memory card. • When you use a memory card for the first time with the MAV-555SS, it takes ten to twenty seconds to save the data. Start : Saves Setup menu settings.
  • Page 54 Item number Display indication DEFAULT GATEWAY SUB MENU BYTE1 BYTE2 BYTE3 BYTE4 GPI INPUT CONFIGURATION SUB MENU PIN 1 .. 8 PORT PIN 18 .. 25 PORT PIN 34 .. 41 PORT PIN 1 .. 8 FUNCTION PIN 18 .. 25 FUNCTION PIN 34 ..
  • Page 55 Item number Display indication GPI OUTPUT CONFIGURATION SUB MENU PIN 9 .. 16 PORT PIN 26 .. 33 PORT PIN 42 .. 49 PORT PIN 9 .. 16 FUNCTION PIN 26 .. 33 FUNCTION PIN 42 .. 49 FUNCTION Expansion menu items (Continued) Settings Description When GPI CONFIG MODE (menu 225) is “CONFIG,”...
  • Page 56 Item number Display indication GPI CONFIG MODE SUB MENU GPI CONFIGURE MODE INPUT FUNCTION OUTPUT FUNCTION RS422 INHIBIT on LOCAL MODE SUB MENU DISK PROTOCOL PRESET COMMAND 3-30 (E) 3-4 Setup Expansion menu items (Continued) Settings Description Setting determines whether the GPI I/O PIN is a fixed function or can be set. Setting determines whether the GPI I/O PIN is a fixed function or can be set.
  • Page 57 5msec 6msec When editing digital audio on the MAV-555SS through a remote controller or an editor (such as the BVE-600) that does not have the functions that control the digital audio edit presets, this item sets the assignment of the channels to the editor's or remote controller's analog audio presets.
  • Page 58 For details, refer to section 3-4, “Recorder Selection Function,” in the MAVE-F555 operation manual. This item assigns the port in the MAV-555SS that is selected by the [P1] and [P2] keys in the F555 when the [VTR] key in the F555 is selected. Futher, the [R] key is set to VTR.
  • Page 59 REC INHIBIT off : REC INHIBIT OFF (recording enabled) REC INHIBIT on : REC INHIBIT ON (recording prohibited) These items select the mode to be in effect for the MAV-555SS after the cue-up operation is completed. stop : Set stop mode.
  • Page 60 Item number Display indication INT / EXT REC RUN / FREE RUN REGEN SOURCE BINARY GROUP REC VITC SELECT R1 REC VITC SELECT R2 REC VITC SELECT R3 REC VITC POSITION R1 REC VITC POSITION R2 REC VITC POSITION R3 SUB MENU SELECT 1 SELECT 2...
  • Page 61 Item number Display indication NON COMPRESS LINE R1 NON COMPRESS LINE R2 SUB MENU when in 525 F1 SELECT 1 mode F1 SELECT 2 F1 SELECT 3 F2 SELECT 1 F2 SELECT 2 F2 SELECT 3 when in 625 F1 SELECT 1 mode F1 SELECT 2 F1 SELECT 3...
  • Page 62 Item number Display indication DECODE Y/C SEP MODE R1 DECODE Y/C SEP MODE R2 SUB MENU when in 525 All Lines mode Lines 10 .. 21 when in 625 All Lines mode Lines 7 .. 22 VIDEO ADJUST RANGE P1 VIDEO ADJUST RANGE P2 VIDEO ADJUST RANGE P3 OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL...
  • Page 63 Item number Display indication H BLANKING WIDTH P1 H BLANKING WIDTH P2 H BLANKING WIDTH P3 SELECTION OF VIDEO/SYNC DELAY MONITOR VAR CONROL P1 VAR CONROL P2 VAR CONROL P3 SUB MENU Y ADD INTERNAL SIGNAL GENERATOR R1 INTERNAL SINGAL GENERATOR R2 INTERNAL SINGAL GENERATOR R3...
  • Page 64 : Matches the output phase during EE. Set when previewing the MAV-555SS or while monitoring the VTR output signal. external switcher : Matches the internal or external video code. Set when switching the signal with the external switcher and Previewing.
  • Page 65 Sets the input video format from cameras that support Super Slow. sony : Records video signals from standard format Sony cameras. other : Records video signals from cameras other than standard format Sony cameras. Sets the timing of the input audio signal with Super Slow recording. 000 ..
  • Page 66 Item number Display indication SS AUDIO MUTING SS LIP SYNC ADJUST SS NORMAL PLAY SPEED 3-40 (E) 3-4 Setup Expansion menu items (Continued) Settings Description Specifies whether to use MUTING when playing back Super Slow files at 1/3 speed. : Uses MUTING according to the settings in DIGITAL JOG SOUND (menu 805) and SHUTTLE MUTING (menu 806).

  • Page 67: Expansion Menu Operation

    3-4-4 Expansion Menu Operation You can use the same setting operation in the Expansion menu as in the Basic menu. For details of operation in the Basic menu, see Section 3-4-2, “Basic Menu Operation” (page 3-23). Note To access the Expansion menu requires the EM-3 board to be installed.

  • Page 68: Superimposed Character Information

    3-5 Superimposed Character Information Character adjustment Displayed information a Time value type T C R . 2 3 : 5 9 . 4 0 . 1 8 * e Selected port 3-42 (E) 3-5 Superimposed Character Information When the CHARACTER switch on the system setup panel is turned ON, time values and text information indicating the operating mode are superimposed on the signals output from the SDI (SUPER) and ANALOG COMPOSITE (SUPER) MONITOR OUT connectors.
  • Page 69 a Time value type Indication Meaning Timecode value from LTC reader TCR. Timecode value from VITC reader User bits from LTC reader UBR. User bits from VITC reader Time value for TM1 Time value for TM2 LTC generator timecode value TCG.
  • Page 70 The BVE mode display is shown below. For details about the BVE mode display, see the MAVE-F555 Operation manual. O U T D U R 3-44 (E) 3-5 Superimposed Character Information V 1 2 3 4...

  • Page 71: Chapter 4 Recording & Playback

    Chapter 4 Recording & Playback 4-1 Preparations for Recording 4-1-1 Switch Settings TC/UB and TIMER SEL buttons (page 2-3): Selecting the timecode displayed METER CONTROL PANEL PANEL SETUP BANK SYSTEM HELP TOTAL / FULL / REMAIN FINE PHONES TC/UB TIMER SEL MENU POWER switch: ON MONITOR SELECT buttons...

  • Page 72: Selecting The Recording Port

    4-1-2 Selecting the Recording Port to be Controlled Because the MAV-555SS can handle up to three recording ports, when making the various settings concerning recording that are described later in this chapter it is first necessary to specify which recording port is the target of the setting.

  • Page 73: Adjusting Recording Levels

    Recording Operations Use the following procedure to determine whether you should use the optional control panel (BKMA-505) or an external unit when recording with the MAV-555SS. With the PORT SELECT buttons, select the recording port to which the setting applies.

  • Page 74: Preparations For Playback

    4-2 Preparations for Playback 4-2-1 Switch Settings TC/UB and TIMER SEL buttons (page 2-3): Selecting the timecode displayed METER CONTROL PANEL PANEL SETUP BANK SYSTEM HELP TOTAL / FULL / REMAIN FINE PHONES TC/UB TIMER SEL MENU POWER switch: ON 4-4 (E) 4-2 Preparations for Playback Before starting playback, make any necessary switch settings.

  • Page 75: Selecting The Playback Port To Be Controlled

    4-2-2 Selecting the Playback Port to be Controlled Because the MAV-555SS can handle up to three playback ports, when making the various settings concerning playback it is first necessary to specify which playback port is the target of the setting. (Settings must be made individually for each port.)

  • Page 76: Adjusting Playback Audio Levels

    • The HD Digital Video Controller HKDV-503 must be at least version 2.00, and the HKDV-900 must be at least version 1.10. • With the MAV-555SS, CROSS COLOR cannot be adjusted For details about the setup menu, refer to Section 3-4, “Setup”...

  • Page 77: Chapter 5 Basic Functions Of Each Mode

    5-1 Motion Modes As explained in Chapter 3, this unit has 2 motion modes: the SS mode (Sony Super Motion mode) and the SD mode (Standard Motion mode). Normal playback, recording, and editing are performed in SD mode. Recording and...

  • Page 78: Changing The Operation Mode

    5-2 Changing the Operation Mode As described in Chapter 3, this unit has four operation modes: Panel Mode, DTR + Panel Mode, DTR + DTR Mode and BVE Mode. The operation mode is selected using the Basic menu. Note ‘Control Panel’ in this chapter refers to the optional BKMA-505 Control Panel, unless stated otherwise.

  • Page 79: Ee Signal Selection

    (5) Whether or not partial save is performed should be set on this unit. Please contact your supplier or Sony representative if you require more details about (1) and (2) above. For more details on (3) and (4) above, please refer to the following operating information.

  • Page 80: Basic Operations In Dtr+Panel And Dtr+Dtr Modes

    Assuming it is okay to delete all material on this unit, execute ALL ERASE (menu 099) on the basic menu, and reboot the unit. * If you don’t want to delete all material, change this unit to the Panel mode, delete the “LIVE1” (and “LIVE2”) material, the change back to the DTR+Panel (or DTR+DTR) mode.

  • Page 81: Basic Operations In Bve Mode

    DTR-3000 can be edited using the existing materials in the MAV-555SS. Even if the source material being loop recorded is overwritten by the Audio Channel mode loop recording with the Video/Audio mode, the referenced portion is not deleted.
  • Page 82 In order to perform linear editing through the RP port, load the file to the RP port and then perform insert/assemble editing through the editor. If the MAV-555SS detects the end of editing through the editor, an editing results file is created in the MAV-555SS and is automatically loaded to the RP port.

  • Page 83: Basic Operation Of The R2 Port

    5-5-3 Basic Operation of the R2 Port In BVE mode, the R2 port is a collection-only port. Immediately after the MAV-555SS is started up in BVE mode, the recording file is automatically loaded to the R2 port; recording may then begin at any point thereafter.

  • Page 84: New File Names

    • When the load operation is executed, x lights in the status display for the P2 or P3 port on the display panel of the MAV-555SS, indicating that playback is paused. Press the PLAY key on the control panel. Playback begins, the indicator changes to B, indicating that playback is in progress.

  • Page 85: Pre-Roll Time

    Also, with DMC editing, the insertion point may be displaced by one frame. 5-5-8 File Backup Function If the power to the MAV-555SS is accidentally cut while you are editing a file, the "Backupxxxxx" file (where xxxxx is the date, for example: 05.20-14:00) is automatically created.
  • Page 86 • This error can be avoided by performing certain operations through the MAVE-F555. For details, refer to the “Error Message List” in the appendix in the MAVE-F555 operation manual. [Rec Stopped] This error is generated if nothing is done during the two minutes after [Nearly Rec Stop] is generated.
  • Page 87 Error Messages If a malfunction or internal system error/warning occurs and the MAV-555SS unit fails to function properly, the SYSTEM indicator or HDD indicator on the front panel lights up red. In addition, when an error occurs, an error message immediately appears on the time data display on the front panel.
  • Page 88 RAID Com. Error Meaning: Detected a malfunction in communications between the RAID control display and the FM- 81 Board. The PU-121 Board or FM-81 Board may be defective. RAID Error Meaning: Detected malfunctions in two or more HDDs making up the RAID. Recording and playback do not run correctly.

  • Page 89: Editing-Related Error Messages

    P3 port Warning Meaning: Detected a malfunction in the P3 port control area. The DM-127 Board and DPR-189 (B) Board may be defective. RAID SBX(U) Warning Meaning: Detected a malfunction in communications between the FM-81 Board and RAID. The FM-81 Board and PU-121 Board may be defective.

  • Page 90: Specifications

    Specifications General Power supply voltage 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 100 V : 5.5 A, 240 V : 2.3 A (with all options installed) Operating temperature +5°C to +40°C (41°F to 40°F) Peak inrush current (1)Power ON, current probe method: 70 A (240 V), 30 A (100 V) (2)Hot switching inrush current, measured in accordance with...
  • Page 91 Wow and flutter Unmeasurable Headroom 20 dB (or 18 dB, 16 dB, 14 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 9 dB, selectable) Analog input/output (with optional BKMA-513 installed) A/D, D/A Quantization 20 bits/sample Frequency characteristics 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB (0 dB, 1 kHz) Dynamic range 95 dB or more (1 kHz, emphasis on, 20 bits/sample)
  • Page 92 JM-60 stereo phones jack -∞ to -12 dBu (with 8 Ω load), unbalanced Remote connectors REMOTE IN 1/2/3/4 D-sub 9-pin, female ×4 (supports Sony’s 9-pin VTR protocol and DISK protocol) REMOTE IN/OUT 1/2 D-sub 9-pin, female ×2, for external VTR control (compatible with SONY...
  • Page 93 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion...
  • Page 94 Sony Corporation MAV-555SS Printed in Japan B & P Company (SY) 2002.06.13 http://www.sony.net/ 3-206-660-02 (1) © 2001...

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