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MULTI PORT AV STORAGE UNIT
PWS-4400
OPERATION MANUAL
[English]
1st Edition (Revised 3)

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  • Page 1 MULTI PORT AV STORAGE UNIT PWS-4400 OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 3)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features.................... 4 High-quality video and audio recording..........4 Multi-codec ................... 4 Multi-resolution..................4 High frame rate recording ..............4 Multi-port ....................4 Large-capacity memory storage ............5 Playlist playback..................5 Loop recording ..................5 Network ....................
  • Page 3 Setup tab ....................20 Remote tab ................... 23 Network tab ..................24 Bank tab ....................25 Power tab ..................... 26 Port Screen ..................27 For input ports..................27 For output ports..................30 Storage Screen ................33 Info tab....................33 Setup tab ....................34 Loop tab ....................

  • Page 4: Features

    The unit can record video signals at high frame rates, in addition to the standard frame rate. The PWS-4400 is a multi-channel recorder that is Signals recorded at a high frame rate can be played back at equipped with the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec and can normal speed, and can also be played back as smooth slow handle 4K to HD resolutions.

  • Page 5: Large-Capacity Memory Storage

    You can simultaneously connect up to four controllers that application, and view it at HD size. support the RS422A (9-pin serial) signal format. The SONY VTR/Disk Protocol, VDCP, and Odetics control protocols are supported. 4-channel simultaneous recording and Remote control using parallel interface (25-pin) and playback gigabit Ethernet is also supported.

  • Page 6: Front Panel

    Names and Functions of Parts Chapter Front Panel 1 On/Standby button and indicator 2 SYSTEM indicator 3 ACCESS indicator 4Network reset switch a On/Standby button and indicator c ACCESS indicator Switches the unit between on and standby. When the main Displays the access status of storage.

  • Page 7: Connector Panel

    Connector Panel AInput/output ports (see page 7) Port A Port B Port C Port D BRemote input/output CPower supply section section (see page 8) (see page 9) A Input/output ports Note There are four ports (A to D), where each port has the The input/output signal on the HD SDI IN/OUT following 16 connectors.
  • Page 8 OFF if using a bridge connection, or using a 9-pin remote control cable. set it to ON if not using a bridge connection. SONY VTR/Disk protocol, VDCP, and Odetics control d GPIO (25-pin) connector protocols are supported.
  • Page 9 Notes • For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this port. Follow the instructions for this port. • When connecting a network cable, use a shielded-type cable to prevent malfunction due to radiation noise. f MAINTENANCE connector For use by service personnel.

  • Page 10: Connecting External Devices

    Setup Chapter Using the unit as a recorder Connecting External The following shows an example of connecting a 4K Devices digital player or other devices to the input ports and using the unit as a recorder. This section describes how to connect the unit to external devices to record or play back data.

  • Page 11: Using The Unit As A Player

    Using the unit as a player The following shows an example of connecting a 4K digital recorder or other devices to the output ports and using the unit as a player. HD digital recorder Video monitor Remoter controller Connecting External Devices...

  • Page 12: Displaying The Web Menu

    Displaying the Web Menu Configuring the Network You set up and control the unit by connecting to a Access the [System] screen > [Network] tab of the web computer via the network and displaying the web menu in menu to configure settings related to the IP address and a web browser on the computer.

  • Page 13: Setting The System And Boards

    settings on the [Loop] tab on the [Storage] screen of the Setting the System and web menu, as required. Boards You set the system frequency and board settings for the unit using the web menu. The settings are specified using a setup wizard.

  • Page 14: Maximum Recording Time Of Memory

    Maximum Recording Time of Memory The following is a guide to the maximum recording time when recording to internal memory. Format 2 TB 4 TB 6 TB 8 TB XAVC 4K 23.98p 14.8 29.7 44.6 59.4 Class 300 4K 29.97p 11.8 23.7 35.6...

  • Page 15: Title Bar

    Web Menu Chapter The web menu comprises the following screens. Maintenance screen: Performs maintenance of the unit. Home screen: Displays the operating status of unit’s For details about this screen, refer to the Maintenance boards and the network. Manual. Status screen: Displays a list of errors and warnings that SNMP screen: Makes SNMP settings.
  • Page 16 HD-SDI Port The port settings vary depending on whether the port is used for input or for output. Displays the status of each port. For input The following information is displayed. Simple indicator Detailed indicator...
  • Page 17 a Input/recording format f Remaining capacity [IN] displays the video format (HD/2K/QFHD/4K) of the Displays the remaining memory capacity. input signal, and [FILE] displays the video format of the When a loop recording area is specified, this displays the recording. capacity of the writable area of the capacity assigned to the loop recording area.
  • Page 18 e Playback indicator Displays “B” during playback. The following are displayed as the playback mode. • No indication: Normal file playback • (File Repeat): File repeat playback • (List): Normal playlist playback • (List Repeat): Playlist repeat playback f Playback status indicator The following are displayed as the playback status.

  • Page 19: Status Screen

    Status Screen Displays a list of errors and warnings that have occurred on the unit. The screen display is updated automatically at regular intervals. Status Screen...

  • Page 20: System Screen

    • Output System Screen • HD Input Multi (dual-system input) • HFR (High Frame Rate) Input (high frame rate recording) • HD Cut Out (for 4K/QFHD video HD cutout) Makes basic settings for the unit. For high frame rate recording (HD 300p/359p, 4K 100p/ 119p), two boards are used.
  • Page 21 System Parameter • Off: Indicators are always off. • On: Indicators are enabled to indicate the status of the Reference Source unit. Selects the reference signal for operation of the unit. QFHD/4K with TC • External HD: Tri-level SYNC signal input on the REF. Selects whether to superimpose the time code on the INPUT connector output from the HD SDI 1 connector only or on all SDI...
  • Page 22 Timer Set: TC This sets the time code when [TCG Source] is set to “Internal-Preset” or REGENE Source is set to UB Only. Enter a numeric value and click the [Set] button to change the time code. Clicking the [Reset] button resets the counter.

  • Page 23: Remote Tab

    • Port C Editable: Information about files that can be connectors. switched seamlessly during playback on port C • VTR/DISK: SONY VTR/Disk protocol • Port D Playable: Information about playable files on port • VDCP: VDCP protocol • Odetics: Odetics protocol •...

  • Page 24: Network Tab

    2-IN 3-OUT A 32-byte setting can be specified for pin 1 to pin 11. When the system configuration is 2-in/3-out, this enables operation with input port syncing. GPIO Parallel Output Setup Assigns the commands for the output side of the GPIO (25- GPIO Parallel Input Setup pin) connector.

  • Page 25: Bank Tab

    Click the [Create] button to create a setup file that stores Click the [Save] button for the bank (Bank 1 to 3) you want all settings of the PWS-4400. to save. To save named settings, enter a name in the text The file name is displayed after the setup file is box on the right and then click the [Save] button.

  • Page 26: Power Tab

    Power tab Used to reboot and shut down the unit. Reboot Click the [Start] button to close all ports and reboot the unit. Shut Down Click the [Start] button to close all ports and shut down the unit. System Screen...

  • Page 27: Port Screen

    Port Screen Makes settings for each port of the unit. The settings vary depending on whether the port is for input or for output. For input ports Port information Remote 25pin Selects whether to enable remote control from the device Displays the operating status of the selected port.
  • Page 28 User Specified Name To change the counter, enter a value and click the [Set] Sets the 4-character prefix for the names of recorded files. button. Clicking the [Reset] button resets the counter. Enter an arbitrary string in the text box or select a prefix from the drop-down list.
  • Page 29 Meta Data Input • x-1: Selects the main port audio signal. • x-2: Selects the sub-port audio signal. Sets from which lines to acquire uncompressed metadata. “x” represents the port (A to D). Meta Line 1 Non-Audio Input Select • 9H to 16H Selects whether to input non-audio data.

  • Page 30: For Output Ports

    For output ports Option • File List Repeat Displays the operating status of the selected port. The Feed Play Mode display is the same as on the Home screen. Sets the playback speed of feed play. If the playback speed is controlled using the PWA-PRC1 Remote 9pin application, this setting is ignored.
  • Page 31 TC Setup • Timedata & VITC: Timer counter and VITC • Timedata & TM1: Timer counter and TM1 DF Mode • Timedata & TM2: Timer counter and TM2 Sets the drop frame mode of the timer counter. • Timedata & UB: Timer counter and user bits •...
  • Page 32 Audio Audio Output Select Selects the file track to output for each audio output channel. Shuttle Muting Sets whether to output the audio signal during shuttle playback. • On: No output • Off: Audio is output. Audio Output Phase Adjusts the audio output phase. •...

  • Page 33: Storage Screen

    Storage Screen Displays information about memory and configures the memory of the unit. Info tab Displays the status of internal memory and boards A to D. Storage Capacity Click the button, turning it on, to update the display automatically. When the button is off, clicking the Total Size [Calculate] displays the latest values.

  • Page 34: Setup Tab

    Last Renewal Date Serial Number Displays the date the file system was last renewed. Displays the serial number of the memory board. Volume Label Storage Information Displays the volume label of the memory board. Displays information about memory boards A to D. First Access Date Displays the date that files were first accessed.

  • Page 35: Loop Tab

    Loop tab Assigns the recording area for each input/output when area, overwriting the file. If there is more than one file in using loop recording. The recording loops back to the start the loop recording area, files are overwritten starting with of the loop recording area when it reaches the end of the the oldest file.

  • Page 36: Appendix

    Appendix The input/output signals and connectors used on each HD HD SDI Connector Input/ SDI port vary depending on the input port setting, output port, setting, and signal format. Output Specifications For input ports Format HD SDI IN/OUT connector 23p/Psf to 1.5G In1-1 In1-2...
  • Page 37 the BPU-4000 to the HD SDI-1 to HD-SDI-4 connectors of port B of the unit. For output ports Format HD SDI IN/OUT connector 23p/Psf to 1.5G Out1-1 Out1-2 Out1-3 Out1-4 Out1-1 Out1-2 Out1-3 Out1-4 DC/Char DC/Char 29p/Psf Out1-1 Out1-2 Out1-1 Out1-2 Out1-1 Out1-2 Out1-1 Out1-2 DC/Char DC/Char 50p/59p Out1-1 Out1-2 Out1-3 Out1-4 Out1-1 Out1-2 Out1-3 Out1-4 DC/Char DC/Char 50i/59i...

  • Page 38: File Operations Via Ftp

    This section describes using the command prompt method. Directory structure If using FTP client software, set up the software as required. The following diagram shows the PWS-4400 internal directory structure that is visible on the computer. Logging in Launch the command prompt.

  • Page 39: Command List

    • F: File structure (default) Authenticates a password. • R: Record structure Syntax: PASS <SP> <password> <CRLF> • P: Page structure Example: PASS pws-4400 Example: STRU F QUIT MODE Terminates the FTP connection. If executed during a file Specifies the transfer mode.
  • Page 40 RNTO - Emphasis information (2-bit × 16 channels) Renames a file. - Recording model information (11: PWS-4400) Specify the current file name using the RNFR command - Playback permission information and editing permission and specify the new file name using the RNTO command...
  • Page 41 • Nothing specified: RETR transfer progress rate (%) (over 8 Syntax: SITE REPF <SP> <path_name> <SP> sessions) <start_frame> <SP> <transfer_size> <SP> Typical output: 211 45 75 10 25 50 30 15 80 <number_of_audio_channels> <SP> Example 1: STAT FILE0000001.mxf <metadata_packets> <CRLF> Example 2: STAT InternalStorage1 <start_frame>...

  • Page 42: Usage Precautions

    Usage Precautions Troubleshooting Condensation Salvaging memory when recording If the unit is suddenly taken from a cold to a warm location, ends abnormally or if ambient temperature suddenly rises, moisture may form on the outer surface of the unit and/or inside of the When recording ends, press the On/Standby switch on the unit.

  • Page 43: Error Messages

    If the error message appears again when the unit message appears on the web menu screen. is turned on, contact your Sony representative. Indication Description Code 14xx00 PS FAN1 TROUBLE, etc.

  • Page 44: Warning Messages

    Indication Description Code D4xx01 AV READ ERROR1, etc. An error occurred while reading from memory. For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual. D5xx01 SLOT Mx INTERFACE ERROR1, etc. Cannot use memory because cannot communicate with the memory inserted in the unit. If this error persists after turning the unit on again, the unit or memory may be faulty.
  • Page 45 Description Code Indication 0801pp PORT x NO SDI-1 INPUT The input signal to the HD SDI 1 connector on the indicated (P-x NO SDI-1) port cannot be detected. 0802pp PORT x NO SDI-2 INPUT The input signal to the HD SDI 2 connector on the indicated (P-x NO SDI-2) port cannot be detected.
  • Page 46 Description Code Indication E10101 MEMORY FULL, NOT RECORDABLE The recording operation/command was terminated (M1 FULL) because there was insufficient remaining recording capacity in memory. Deletes files from memory. E10201 MEMORY COND3 BAD, NOT RECORDABLE Cannot record because the swap space to replace bad (M1 COND3 BAD) memory cells has been consumed in memory.

  • Page 47: Displaying The Error Log

    To clear a warning message Display the Warning tab of the Maintenance screen of the web menu. Select [Warning Cancel]. Select the category of warning message whose detection you want to change. • SYSTEM: Items related to the system devices •...

  • Page 48: Recording Format

    Recording Format COMPRS SIGNAL/SIZE DEPTH SCAN FRAME Rec Rate MULTIPLE Class100 YPbPr (4:2:2) Progressive 1.5G 1280:720 59.94 1.5G 1.5G 119.88 1.5G 1.5G 239.76 1.5G 1.5G 359.64 1.5G YPbPr (4:2:2) Interlace 1.5G 1920:1080 29.97 1.5G 1.5G/3G 200 59.94 1.5G/3G 200 1.5G 239.76 1.5G 1.5G...
  • Page 49 COMPRS SIGNAL/SIZE DEPTH SCAN FRAME Rec Rate MULTIPLE Class300 YPbPr (4:2:2) Progressive 23.98 3840:2160 29.97 59.94 1000 1200 YPbPr (4:2:2) Progressive 23.98 4096:2160 29.97 59.94 DNxHD145 YPbPr (4:2:2) Interlace 1.5G 1920:1080 29.97 1.5G Progressive 1.5G/3G 242 59.94 1.5G/3G 290 DNxHD220x YPbPr (4:2:2) Interlace 1.5G...

  • Page 50: Specifications

    Video Specifications 422 format Sampling frequency Y: 74.25 MHz General Pb/Pr: 37.125 MHz Quantization 8/10 bits Recording format XAVC, Avid DNxHD(R) Compression XAVC, Avid DNxHD(R) Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC Audio Power consumption Maximum 480 W Digital audio signal format Inrush current Sampling frequency (1) Maximum possible inrush current at initial switch-...
  • Page 51 EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR CH 1/2 to CH 7/8, AES/EBU format, ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER. unbalanced • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF Reference ANY KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT OR REF INPUT BNC (2, including 1 loop through), MADE BY THIRD PARTIES.

  • Page 52: Mpeg-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License

    MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A...
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  • Page 54 Sony Corporation PWS-4400 (SYL) 4-531-287-14 (1) © 2013...

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