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Datavideo DV Bank Operation Manual

Datavideo DV Bank Operation Manual

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  • Page 1: Operation Manual

    COOL DV TOOLS Operation Manual http://www.datavideo-tek.com...

  • Page 2: Important Notice

    Important Notice of Safety Instruction and Radio & TV Interference Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the products. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

  • Page 3: Service, Support And Warranty

    It is our goal to make your products ownership a satisfying experience. Our supporting staff is available to assist you in setting up and operating your system. Please refer to our web site www.datavideo-tek.com for answers to common questions, support requests or contact your local office below.

  • Page 4: Radio & Television Interference

    Support one year limited warranty. Radio & Television Interference UNITED STATES: The equipment described in this guide generates and uses radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this guide, it may cause interference with radio and television reception.
  • Page 5 TV reception, and may void the user’s right to operate this equipment. Model Number: DN-100 Trade Name: Datavideo Responsible: Datavideo Corporation (USA) Address: 12300-U East Washington Blvd., Whittier, CA 90606 USA Telephone: (562) 696-2324 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Notice Service, Support and Warranty Radio & Television Interference Precautions Overview Packing List Key Features Front Panel Control & LCD Rear Panel System Functions Operation Optional Accessories DAC-10 YUV to DV converter TL-1 Intervalometer/Transcoder DAC-100 DV/AV converter Specifications...

  • Page 7: Precautions

    Precautions Handling Proper attention should be given when handling the unit. Operational Handling Try to avoid moving the unit while it is being operated; normal body motion is acceptable. Avoid moving the unit with quick, hard disruptions. Try to avoid using the unit on a surface with noticeable vibration. Do not drop or bang the unit while operating;...
  • Page 8 DVD player, is sensitive to mechanical, electronic and environmental harm. Treat your DV Bank with care and it will provide years of uninterrupted service.

  • Page 9: Overview

    120 Gigabyte hard disc drive giving you 9 hours of DV storage time. DV Bank is smart, works equally well with both Mac’s and PC’s and includes PC/1394 edit software (contact our Support Staff for Mac software availability).

  • Page 10: Packing List

    Packing List DV Bank system Main Power Cord and AC/DC 12V Adaptor IEEE1394 “Firewire” Cable Free Download from www.datavideo-tek.com Datavideo “Easy Cut” software (PC Only)

  • Page 11: Key Features

    Easy to Use The DV Bank is as easy to use as a VTR. Its simple VTR-style controls are located on the front panel with a highly readable LCD that clearly shows mode, time code, and file information.
  • Page 12 DV Converter. (DAC-10 or DAC-100…) Logistics and Production Made Simple DV Bank is so smart, so easy and so dependable that it helps you simplify your production process and logistics. You can shoot a new scene while your editor is cutting the previous scene. You can transfer your DV files easily, freeing-up valuable time for more important tasks.

  • Page 13: Front Panel Control & Lcd

    Front Panel Control POWER: Toggles the unit on and off. FireWire (IEEE1394) 4-pin connector SOFT KEY: Depending on the MENU mode chosen, when pressed, this key has the following functions: Faster, Next, Forward. Your Soft Key choice appears directly above the key on the display panel (see Item 13 below).
  • Page 14 12. LCD: The LCD provides all the information needed for you to successfully navigate, choose and edit DV files that you have stored on the DV Bank from your DV camera, DVD, VTR, computer or other input device. Additionally, the functions you choose by pressing the MENU button are indicated on the LCD along with corresponding labels for the designated Soft Keys functions.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    14 RS-232 to PC: Connect a proprietary Datavideo RS-232 Adapter to PC for firmware upgrade. Or connect an external Datavideo DV Bank remote box with extension key pad to wired remote control the DV Bank 6-Pin FireWire (IEEE-1394): To cascade another DV Bank or external IEEE1394 devices or you may connect it Datavideo DAC-2/DAC-100 for video preview/monitoring.

  • Page 16: System Functions

    PREVIOUS and NEXT. The Soft Keys allow you to quickly select any of the files stored on the DV Bank. When you select a file a time code appears in the upper right corner of the LCD showing the exact length of time of the DV file.
  • Page 17 To determine the amount of FREE SPACE available for you to store additional DV files on your DV Bank, press the MENU key until the word FREE appears in the top left corner of the LCD, then press the Soft Key below the word ENTER.
  • Page 18 SETUP LOOP PLAY DV Bank is a versatile tool. Not only can it be used to transfer, store and edit DV files, it can also be used as a robust, tamper-resistant DV player enabling the user to choose between files and to show continuously running DV without the irritating pause for rewind or replay or the annoying hesitation typically found on DVD players, VTRs and laser decks.
  • Page 19 Soft Key under the word ENTER and the total space available, as if there were no DV files stored on your DV Bank, will appear in the upper right corner of the LCD. Press the Soft Key under CANCEL to return to the FILE screen.

  • Page 20: Operation

    Operation Record “ “ + “ Pressing the RECORD+PLAY/PAUSE buttons to start a new video file recording, it will record from the very first frame. Note: if recording is stopped by pressing the STOP button and is immediately followed by pressing the RECORD+PLAY/PAUSE button, then recording will continue from where it was stopped.
  • Page 21 Play Forward “ “ Pressing the PLAY FORWARD button when a file is not playing (STOP or PAUSE was previously selected) starts playing the selected file in the forward direction at 2X speed. If the file was playing in reverse direction, then pressing PLAY FORWARD switches playback to forward direction.

  • Page 22: Fast Forward

    The DV Bank is capable of storing up to 99 different DV files, which are stored in a continuous loop-like environment. For example, pressing NEXT when at file 99 will select file 1, pressing PREVIOUS when at file 1 will select file 99.

  • Page 23: Slow Motion

    Slow Motion On the DV Bank you can also easily reduce the speed of the replay of your DV file by pressing the Soft Key under the word SLOWER (on the LCD) during PLAY FORWARD or PLAY REVERSE. Each time you press the Soft Key the...

  • Page 24: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories YUV to DV & DV to YUV Bi-Directional Converter Datavideo’s DAC-10 bridges the gap between digital and analog video editing systems by providing instantaneous cross-format compatibility. The DAC-10 assures that your creative energies are focused on the task at hand rather than on managing the technology, enabling you to work faster and smarter without the usual delay caused by complicated format conversions.

  • Page 25: Intervalometer/Transcoder

    This uniquely professional device allows you to choose specific time intervals for recording your DV data in both NTSC and PAL. Allows you to choose between intervals of hours, minutes or seconds for time-lapse, security, medical, scientific and creative recording. The TL-1’s microprocessor allows you to keep your camera running, even when not recording.
  • Page 26 (DAC-100) Datavideo’s DAC-100 bridges the gap between digital and analog video editing systems by providing instantaneous cross-format conversions. Using the DAC-100 to convert analog to DV let’s you maintain the quality of your analog tape without generation loss. Selectable encoding audio frequency 32 or 48 KHz for input from VCR, camcorders…...

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Specifications Video Format Video Data Audio Format Inputs/Outputs Power Supply Input Output GENERAL Dimension 6.8 inches (Wide) × 9.7 inches (Deep) × 2.7 inches (High) Or 173mm (Wide) × 246 mm (Deep) × 69 mm (High) Weight 4 lb. /1.8 kg Accessories Power cord, Adaptor, DV cables, Easy-cut software.
  • Page 28 P/N: 082060325E1...

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