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PIX 220i, 240i, 220, & 240
User Guide and Technical Information
Firmware rev. 3.01 (Aurora)
Sound Devices, LLC
E7556 State Rd. 23 and 33 • Reedsburg, WI • USA
+1 (608) 524-0625 • fax: +1 (608) 524-0655
Toll-Free: (800) 505-0625
www.sounddevices.com
support@sounddevices.com

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  • Page 1 PIX 220i, 240i, 220, & 240 User Guide and Technical Information Firmware rev. 3.01 (Aurora) Sound Devices, LLC E7556 State Rd. 23 and 33 • Reedsburg, WI • USA +1 (608) 524-0625 • fax: +1 (608) 524-0655 Toll-Free: (800) 505-0625 www.sounddevices.com...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents PIX 220i Timecode Features ......32 Introduction ........ii Timecode Modes .

  • Page 4: Limitation Of Liability

    The PIX 240i features both SDI and HDMI inputs and outputs. The PIX 220i has HDMI input and output only. The PIX 240i ofers a full built-in Ambient® Lockit Timecode Generator/Reader, AES/ EBU audio inputs, and provisions to connect to an external, stand-alone eSATA hard drive.

  • Page 5: Manual Conventions

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Manual Conventions This documentation addresses the PIX 220i, PIX 240i, PIX 220, and PIX 240 video recorders. Several formating features have been included to make navigating the guide easier. Lighter (orange) text indicates information that applies only to the PIX 240i and PIX 240.

  • Page 6: Front Panel Descriptions

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Front Panel Descriptions LCD Display Rewind Button Displays operating information when the Pressing once during playback reverses On-Screen Display (OSD) is active (see playback at 2x realtime speed. Subse- On-Screen...

  • Page 7: Top And Bottom Panel Descriptions

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Power LED Time Code / Charge LED Hold the Menu buton down, then press Flashing green: Accurate timecode is main- tained by internal Li-Ion batery. the Control Knob to power on the unit.

  • Page 8: Right Panel Descriptions

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Sync Output BNC SDI Input BNC HD-SDI video input. Accepts 3G-SDI, Selectable genlock or wordclock output. Conigured with Setup Menu option HD-SDI, or SD-SDI signal with up to 8 ...

  • Page 9: Left Panel Descriptions

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Left Panel Descriptions eSATAp External Drive Connector SATA PIX-CADDY Connector Connection for portable, bus-powered High-reliability eSATAp connection de- drives. Also compatible with (non-pow- signed to mate with the PIX-CADDY. ered) eSATA to connect to large capacity Headphone Output - 3.5 mm...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Descriptions

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Rear Panel Descriptions Battery Mounts Accepts Sony® InfoLithium L-Series bat- Whisper-quiet, low-speed, single, large teries. Also accepts third party bateries diameter fan. Runs continuously. compatible with the Sony mount. Mounting Point - ¼ - 20...

  • Page 11: Pix-Caddy Ii (Optional)

    PIX-CADDY II (Optional) The PIX-CADDY II is a required accessory to record video iles to approved 2.5” drives. When removed from a PIX 220i or PIX 240i, PIX-CADDY II operates as a high-speed drive interface to Mac OS and Windows computers.

  • Page 12: Powering

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Powering The PIX 220i and PIX 240i are powered from either removable, Li-ion rechargeable bateries or external DC. One or two removable 7.2 V Li-ion bateries can be mounted to the recorder and used as either primary or backup power.

  • Page 13: Menu And Navigation

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Menu and Navigation Main View The Main View displays the live or playback video and the On-screen Display. the Main View is the default view which appears when no other views or menus are selected.

  • Page 14: Menu

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Item Description 13. SSD/CF Status Remaining record time of each media (when video input is present) or remaining space in GB (when no video input is present), “Offline” (when no media is present), “Mounting” (when media is becoming ready), or “No Fmt”...

  • Page 15: Files

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Press and hold the AUDIO buton, and then turn the Control Knob to adjust the headphone level. Press and hold the AUDIO buton, and then push the Control Knob to cycle through signal source see Audio Outputs for the headphones.

  • Page 16: Video Inputs

    Video Inputs The PIX 240i accepts SDI or HDMI video; the PIX 220i only accepts HDMI video. Both recorders will accept either high-deinition or standard-deinition rates. PIX recorders do not accept analog video signals. See the speciications section for a complete list of sup- ported frame rates.

  • Page 17: Video Outputs

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information HDCP copy protection prevents direct digital-to-digital copying of copyrighted material. Protected DVDs, Blue-Rays and streaming content with HDCP encryption is not valid content and will be ignored by the PIX recorder.

  • Page 18: Analog Audio Inputs

    SDI and AES/EBU inputs. All audio is sampled at 48 kHz. HDMI / SDI Embedded Audio The PIX 220i and PIX 240i accept two channels of embedded digital audio on the HDMI Video Input. The PIX 240i accepts up to 8 channels of digital audio on its SDI input.

  • Page 19: Choosing Audio Sources

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Inputs 1-2 can be linked together so that a gain adjustment to one channel will also afect the other (see Input Level Control). When inputs 1-2 are linked, the limiters are also linked. 48V phantom power, analog low-cut, and analog polarity setings are set independently for each channel, even when inputs are linked.

  • Page 20: Input Level Control

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Audio Source Tracks on Recorded Files and Video Outputs SDI 8ch 1: Channel 1, SDI video input 5: Channel 5, SDI video input 2: Channel 2, SDI video input 6: Channel 6, SDI video input...

  • Page 21: Input Delay

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Input Delay Inputs 1 to 4 can be delayed up to 500 milliseconds. This is useful for aligning audio that enters the PIX recorder in real time with video from the output of a camera that can be delayed.

  • Page 22: Video Monitoring Features

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information To quickly select amongst headphone sources, Press and hold the Audio buton an press the Control Knob to step through headphone source options. The Headphone Source can also be selected in the ...
  • Page 23 PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information False Color False Color exposure assist mode replaces pixels with a speciic color relative to the luminance level.  The two types of False Color (selectable from Setup Menu option LCD Monitor Exposure Assist) are 12-step and 4-step.

  • Page 24: Focus Assist

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Zebra 2 Zebra 1 70 IRE (+/- 5%) 85 IRE Focus Assist MENU Focus Assist features mark sharp edges in the video image to assist in focusing on the desired sub- ject.
  • Page 25 PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information The following image comparison demonstrates the efect of Peaking on an image with a shallow depth-of-ield and a short focal length (top) and a longer focal length (botom). Edge Enhance The Edge Enhance ilter uses an algorithm which enhances the variation of the luminance of all edges present in the video image.

  • Page 26: Zoom

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Zoom AUDIO The Zoom function enlarges the video image to a 1:1 pixel ratio. To toggle Zoom on and of, hold down the LCD buton and press the AUDIO buton. When Zoom is enabled, “ZOOM” is displayed on the OSD in yellow text and all other OSD elements are hidden.

  • Page 27: Selecting File Resolution And Frame Rate

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Selecting File Resolution and Frame Rate The PIX recorders can record video in numerous resolutions and frame rates. The Setup Menu op-  File Resolution/Rate sets the resolution and frame rate of recorded Quicktime iles.

  • Page 28: Interruption Of Signal During Recording

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Interruption of Signal During Recording In the event that video signal is lost (an unplugged HDMI or SDI cable, for example) during record- ing, the PIX recorder will pause the recording and wait for video signal to be re-initialized. If video signal is re-initialized, the PIX recorder will begin recording again to a new ile of the same name with an “A”...

  • Page 29: Pulldown Removal

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information 1080p30/29.97). When any of these options are selected, the PIX recorder will record in the indicated integer frame rate if the input video is an integer frame or record in the indicated non-integer frame rate if the input video is a non-integer frame rate.

  • Page 30: Up And Down Conversion

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Up and Down Conversion Standard-deinition video resolution employs a 4:3 aspect ratio, and high-deinition video resolution employs a 16:9 aspect ratio. Up-conversion is the process of iting standard-deinition video (with a 4:3 aspect ratio) into a high-deinition, 16:9 frame.
  • Page 31 PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Up-Conversion Anamorphic: Image is horizontally stretched to it into 16:9. Results in a wide looking image. Zoom 14x9: Maintains same size but ills in remaining screen space with blank bar on the right and let of image.

  • Page 32: Playback

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Playback The PIX recorder can play back any Quicktime ile that it records. Playback is shown on the onboard LCD display and appears at both HDMI and SDI outputs. The PIX recorder will use a connected video source’s clock for its playback clock.

  • Page 33: Cue Points

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Cue Points During playback, pressing the FILES buton will set a cue point. The previous cue point is always displayed with green text in the lower let-hand corner of the OSD. To quickly jump to the next or previous cue point, tap the Fast Forward (>>) buton or Rewind (<<) buton respectively.

  • Page 34: Playback Modes

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Files in a play list are indicated with a number in the Files View: By default, the PIX recorder will play iles in the order that they are arranged in the File List. To play back iles in a play list in the order of the play list, System ...

  • Page 35: Playing Back Files On A Computer

    This section gives a concise overview of timecode and video synchronization. This information ap- plies primarily to the PIX 240i and its advanced timecode and synchronization options; however it is useful information for PIX 220i and PIX 240i users alike. For information about the PIX 220i’s time- see PIX 220i Timecode Features...

  • Page 36: Timecode Reader

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information from camera to camera from the beginning to end of the take’s ile. Even if the heads match, the tails of a take may not. These drit problems can be mitigated during recording by using a Genlock (or “Sync”) Input on a camera which takes over the camera’s internal master clock.

  • Page 37: Pix 220I Timecode Features

    PIX 220i Timecode Features The PIX 220i is able to read timecode that is embedded on the HDMI video signal. Check your cam- era’s documentation to determine if the camera is able to send timecode over its HDMI output. When ...

  • Page 38: External - Hdmi Timecode Mode (Pix 220I)

    The PIX recorders can use timecode embedded in the HDMI input signal. Timecode/Sync Time- code Mode must be set to Ext TC (SDI, HDMI) on the PIX 240i or Ext TC (HDMI) on the PIX 220i. Synchronization/Timecode Examples The following examples illustrate common scenarios where synchronization can be employed with...

  • Page 39: Single Video Camera, No Genlock

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Single Video Camera, no Genlock Video Input Video Output Camera PIX 240 Video Input Video Output In this scenario, the video camera is the master source of the video sync. The timecode can either be read from the camera or be generated by the PIX 240i.

  • Page 40: Camera #1 To Pix #1, Camera #2 To Pix #2, No Genlock

    External Control Triggering Recording from External Timecode The PIX 240i can be conigured to record only when running timecode is present on the 5-pin LEMO, the Timecode BNC, or embedded timecode on the SDI or HDMI input. The PIX 220i can...

  • Page 41: Triggering Recording From Sdi Flag Bits

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information be conigured to record only when running timecode is present on HDMI input. The device that is sending timecode to the PIX recorder must be conigured to send running timecode when recording and stopped timecode when not recording (oten referred to as “Rec Run”).

  • Page 42: Usb Keyboard

    Keyboards with integrated USB hubs are not supported. Storage Devices Supported Storage Devices Sound Devices maintains a list of storage devices that are approved for use with the PIX recorders. htp://www.sounddevices.com/ An up-to-date list of supported storage devices can be found online: approved Approved mechanical drives are recommended for use only in stationary applications.

  • Page 43: Formatting

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information UDF volumes are not readable by Windows XP. A third-party UDF driver that enables writing to UDF volumes is available for Windows XP, however it is not oicially supported for use with PIX for- mated volumes: htp://www.sotarch.com/EN/Product/WriteUDFWin.html...

  • Page 44: File Details

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information When Setup Menu option File Storage File Split Every is set to Off, ile spliting is disabled.  Reel group Number of clips in the reel indicated in brackets. Press Control Knob to expand or collapse.

  • Page 45: File Size Limit

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Deleting a File To delete a ile: 1. Push the iles buton to enter the File View. 2. Scroll with the Control Knob to highlight and select the ile to be deleted.

  • Page 46: Metadata

    USB 3.0 connection must be used; Not both. Sound Devices recommends irst copying iles from the 2.5” drive or CF card to the computer irst and then editing the iles. It is not recommended to edit iles directly of of the 2.5” drive or CF card.

  • Page 47: Firmware Upgrades

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Firmware Upgrades At times, Sound Devices makes updates available for PIX recorders. These updates are easy to apply: 1. Download the new .prg ile from the Sound Devices website. 2. Copy this ile to the CF card or 2.5” drive, and insert into the PIX recorder.
  • Page 48 PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information To customize defaults and Setup Menu option visibility: Atach a USB keyboard to the PIX recorder’s USB keyboard jack. Press the MENU buton to enter the Setup Menu. Press Ctrl + Alt + F10 on the keyboard. If this is the irst time this action has been performed since powering the PIX recorder up, a password dialog will appear.
  • Page 49 PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information 6. To to change the visibility of an item in the Setup Menu, push the spacebar on the keyboard while the item is highlighted. Checked items will be displayed in the Setup Menu and un- checked items will not be displayed.

  • Page 50: Setup Menu Options

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Setup Menu Options The Setup Menu controls a wide range of parameters for the PIX. The parameters are organized into categories, making the setup Menu easy to navigate. The following tables show the parameter name, a description, options available, and the factory default seting where applicable.

  • Page 51: Video

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Video Parameter Name Description Options Video Input Physical source to derive recorded video from. • HDMI » The resolution and frame to convert input video to. File Resolution/Rate » Same as Video Input This will affect files recorded and all video outputs.

  • Page 52: Audio

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Audio Parameter Name Description Options Audio Input Physical source to derive recorded audio from. » Analog XLR • AES (Digital) XLR 1-2ch • AES (Digital) XLR 1-4ch • SDI/HDMI 2ch •...

  • Page 53: Timecode/Sync

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Parameter Name Description Options Input Linking Selects whether Input 1 and Input 2 gains are con- » Unlinked trolled independantly (Unlinked), together (1-2), or • 1-2 together with MS decoding (1-2MS).

  • Page 54: Lcd Monitor

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Parameter Name Description Options Determines whether the signal on the Sync Output Sync Out » BNC is genlock or wordclock, and determines the • 1080p30 sync reference for that signal. When settings of a •...

  • Page 55: On-Screen Display

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Parameter Name Description Options Focus Assist » Peaking • Edge Enhance Zebra 1 Level » 70 IRE +/-5% (numeric 50-108) Zebra 2 Threshold » 85 IRE (numeric 70-108) • White Peaking Color »...

  • Page 56: System

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Parameter Name Description Options Display of time remaining (or offline) status of the SSD Status » On • Off CF Status Display of time remaining (or offline) status of the CF »...

  • Page 57: Quick Setup

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Parameter Name Description Options Info Displays a dialog indicating firmware version and serial number. This is not a setting, but a helpful refer- ence. Update Software Searches attached drives for a .prg firmware file and begins the firmware update process.
  • Page 58 PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Button Function LCD Button Ctrl + R Record Button Ctrl + S Stop Button Space Bar Play Button Left Arrow Rewind Button Right Arrow Fast-Forward Button Enter Rotary Encoder push...

  • Page 59: Connector Pin Assignments

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Connector Pin Assignments Connector Pin Assignments Notes Mates with XLR-Male connector XLR-F (Analog inputs) 7.5k ohm input impedance, mic level 1–ground 20k ohm input impedance, line level, active- 2–signal (+) balanced 3–signal (-)

  • Page 60: Video

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Speciications - PIX Recorders Video HDMI Input Output • 4:4:4 or 4:2:2, 10/8 bit, RGB or YCbCr • 4:2:2, 8 bit, RGB or YCbCr • Version 1.4a • Version 1.3 •...

  • Page 61: Timecode And Sync

    • Operating batteries: removable 7.2 V (nominal) Sony L-type Li-ion • Timecode battery, Internal Li-ion battery • Time and date battery: Internal CR2032 Li coin cell. (Sound Devices recommends the unit be returned to the factory for service of all internal components) External 10–18 V, via locking 4-pin Hirose connector, use Hirose #HR10-7P-4P (DigiKey# HR100-ND) for...

  • Page 62: Declaration Of Conformity

    PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information Declaration of Conformity According to EN ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004 Sound Devices, LLC Manufacturer’s Name: E7556 State Rd. 23 and 33 Manufacturer’s Address: Reedsburg, WI 53959 Declares under sole responsibility that the product as delivered...

  • Page 63: Software License

    Sound Devices, LLC product, even if Sound Devices, LLC has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • Page 64: Warranty And Technical Support

    Warranty and Technical Support Warranty & Service Sound Devices, LLC warrants the PIX 240i and PIX 220i Portable Video Recorder against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of TWO (2) years from date of original retail purchase. This is a non-transferable warranty that extends only to the original purchaser. Sound Devices, LLC will repair or replace the product at its discretion at no charge.
  • Page 65 PIX 220i and PIX 240i, v 3.01 (Aurora)- Printed in U.S.A.

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