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PIX 250i / PIX 270i Rack-Mount Production Video Recorder - QUICK START GUIDE - VIDEO PRODUCTION TOOLS BY...
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QuickTime .mov files. Audio acquisition on a PIX 250i is up to 16 tracks from analog, AES, HDMI, or SDI sources, while a PIX 270i can record up to 64 tracks from analog, AES, HDMI, SDI, Dante or MADI sources.
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For a full description of all product features, user-based procedures, specifications, and any safety information, please refer to the product’s User Guide located on the Video Devices website. Use the QR code or respective link below to access the guide. Full User Guide Register Your Product www.videodevices.com/download/...
1. Attach Power The PIX 250i has a single DC input, and the PIX 270i PIX 270i - Back Panel (shown) has two redundant DC inputs—both XLR-4M DC Input 1 connections—on the back panel. Both video decks feature PowerSafe™ technology.
Press the MENU button to exit and return to live view. For more information on menus and system settings, see either of the PIX 250i or PIX 270i User Guides. PIX 250i / PIX 270i - QUICK START GUIDE...
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HDMI, HD-SDI, and single link 3G-SDI level A and B. Neither the PIX 270i nor the PIX 250i accepts analog video signals. When the device is fully booted, the active video input signal, if present, will be displayed full screen.
5. Set up Audio The PIX 250i can record up to 16 channels of audio via analog, AES, HDMI, or SDI sources, while the PIX 270i is capable of recording up to 64 channels from analog, AES, HDMI, SDI, Dante or MADI sources.
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6. Attach Storage There are two PIX-CADDY drive bays on the front of the PIX 270i or PIX 250i, which are accessed by pulling forward on the handle above the LCD and tilting down the LCD. Additionally, on the PIX 270i, there are two eSATAp connections on the back panel for attaching two additional drives.
If using a PIX-DRIVE BAY connected to the rear eSATAp connections on the PIX 270i, then the caddy may be inserted into slot 3 or 4 of a PIX-DRIVE BAY. Drive connections are numbered 1 through 4 (1 through 2 on the PIX 250i), and each deck will refer to its drives by these numerical identifiers.
During recording, the PIX 270i or PIX 250i writes to a temporary file format with the extension .SDV and audio files are written with the extension .SDA. When recording is stopped, the file is “finalized”...
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Both PIX recorders allow for playback of .mov files (or .wav for the PIX 270i) whether generated by the PIX recorder or elsewhere. Playback video is shown on the LCD and sent to the video outputs. For more information, see the PIX 250i and/or PIX 270i User Guides.
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PHOTO DESCRIPTION PIX-CADDY CF This media caddy holds CompactFlash cards for use with Video Devices rack-mount video recorders, the PIX-DOCK, and the PIX-DRIVE BAY. PIX-CADDY 2 This media caddy holds 2.5-inch SSDs and is compat- ible with Video Devices rack-mount video recorders, the PIX-DOCK, and the PIX-DRIVE BAY.
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This table is not an all-inclusive list of accessories available for use with the PIX rack-mount video recorders. For the most up-to-date product accessory information, visit the Video Devices website at: www.videodevices.com. PIX 250i / PIX 270i - QUICK START GUIDE...
Software License End-user License Agreement for PIX 270i/PIX 250i Embedded Software / Firmware Important Read carefully: This Sound Devices, LLC end-user license agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Sound Devices, LLC for the Sound Devices, LLC software product identified above, which includes computer software, embedded software, and may include associated media, printed materials, and “online”...
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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Part 15.19 (a) (3) PIX 250i / PIX 270i - QUICK START GUIDE...
Warranty and Service Sound Devices, LLC warrants the PIX 270i or PIX 250i against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) year from date of original retail purchase. Users who register their product directly with Sound Devices Technical Support by mail, online, or phone, will receive an additional ONE (1) year of warranty coverage, extending the complete warranty period to TWO (2) years from the date of original retail purchase.
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Fill In and Keep for Your Records PRODUCT: _____________________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER: _____________________________________________ PURCHASE DATE: _____________________________________________ STORE/RETAILER: _____________________________________________ ADDITIONAL NOTES: _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Sound Devices, LLC recommends keeping your receipt, as well. PIX 250i / PIX 270i - QUICK START GUIDE...
EN 55022:2010/AC:2011 EN 55103-1:2009 EN 55103-2:2009 This Declaration of Conformity applies to the above-listed product(s) placed on the EU market after: January 29, 2014 Date Matt Anderson - Sound Devices, LLC President PIX 250i / PIX 270i - QUICK START GUIDE...
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