REVISION HISTORY 120103 Rev. 4.3 Company header information revised. Added DNF Controls Limited Warranty. DESCRIPTION 2PGM MODE OVERVIEW The system preferred by operators working in sports production all over America. With continuous record and independent control of both playback channels, you’ll never miss a thing!
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PROGRAM & PREVIEW MODE OVERVIEW The two MAV output channels gives two views into the recorded material, a PREVIEW view and a PROGRAM view. The PROGRAM output is the AIR feed. Only the [PLAY] and T-Bar SLOMO functions control this output; all other transport functions control the PREVIEW output. The PREVIEW output is used to view marked Cue Points, view clips or playback a camera feed to find the desired video.
(For 2 in/2 out configuration – both PGM & PVW and 2PGM) Plug one end of a 9-conductor RS422 serial cable into the VTR1 connector on the rear of the DMAT-MAV controller. Plug the other end of the cable into the connector labeled P1 on the rear panel of the MAV.
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Super Slo-mo Connection Diagram Figure 2A 1 PROGRAM Connection Diagram Figure 2B...
2 PGM and PGM & PVW Connection Diagram Figure 2C GETTING STARTED… TART ECORDING Press [MENU]. Press [RECORD SETUP]. Press [NEW R1 CLIP] or [NEW R2 CLIP]. The display prompts: “ENTER ID: num cap”. Enter the CLIP ID using the numeric keypad on the ST400 or a PC keyboard (user supplied).
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ARK A OINT Press [MARK] to mark the Recorder’s time into the Cue Point. EARCH TO OINT Press [NEXT] or [LAST] to search to the NEXT/LAST Cue Point Enter the Cue Point (#0-7) on the numeric keypad; press [RECALL CLIP]. Press [SHIFT] + [NEXT] or [SHIFT] + [LAST] to search to the current Cue Point.
SETUP MENU Press [MENU]. The MENU indicator will turn on. The Display shown in Figure 3 appears. Use the Softkeys to change the desired mode for the desired option. Turn the Wheel to select the setup option to be changed. Press [ESC] at anytime to exit SETUP MENU.
5B. SET & CLEAR Figure 6 Currently loaded clips Model R111 DMAT MAV-555 Software Ver: R222 V4.0 040501 CLIP HANDLE SIZE=02 SECONDS PREROLL = 00:00:05:00 WIND SPEED & MODE = +04, HOLD FAST JOG SPEED = 03X PLAY SPEED STANDARD - NTSC TIME MODE - LTC AUTOSAVE - ON CLIP OUT POINT - FREEZE...
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SETUP-1 CLIP HANDLE Figure 7 Currently loaded clips Model R111 DMAT MAV-555 Software Ver: R222 V4.0 040501 CLIP HANDLE SIZE=02 SECONDS PREROLL = 00:00:05:00 WIND SPEED & MODE = +04, HOLD FAST JOG SPEED = 03X PLAY SPEED STANDARD - NTSC TIME MODE - LTC AUTOSAVE - ON CLIP OUT POINT - FREEZE...
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SETUP-2 PREROLL Figure 8 Currently loaded clips Model R111 DMAT MAV-555 Software Ver: R222 V4.0 040501 CLIP HANDLE SIZE=02 SECONDS PREROLL = 00:00:05:00 WIND SPEED & MODE = +04, HOLD FAST JOG SPEED = 03X PLAY SPEED STANDARD - NTSC TIME MODE - LTC AUTOSAVE - ON CLIP OUT POINT - FREEZE...
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SETUP-3 WIND SPEED & MODE Figure 9 Currently loaded clips Model R111 DMAT MAV-555 Software Ver: R222 V4.0 040501 CLIP HANDLE SIZE=02 SECONDS PREROLL = 00:00:05:00 WIND SPEED & MODE = +04, HOLD FAST JOG SPEED = 03X PLAY SPEED STANDARD - NTSC TIME MODE - LTC AUTOSAVE - ON...
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SETUP-4 FAST JOG SPEED Figure 10 Currently loaded clips Model R111 DMAT MAV-555 Software Ver: R222 V4.0 040501 CLIP HANDLE SIZE=02 SECONDS PREROLL = 00:00:05:00 WIND SPEED & MODE = +04, HOLD FAST JOG SPEED = 03X PLAY SPEED STANDARD - NTSC TIME MODE - LTC AUTOSAVE - ON CLIP OUT POINT - FREEZE...
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SETUP-5 STANDARD Figure 11 Currently loaded clips Model R111 DMAT MAV-555 Software Ver: R222 V4.0 040501 CLIP HANDLE SIZE=02 SECONDS PREROLL = 00:00:05:00 WIND SPEED & MODE = +04, HOLD FAST JOG SPEED = 03X PLAY SPEED STANDARD - NTSC TIME MODE - LTC AUTOSAVE - ON CLIP OUT POINT - FREEZE...
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SETUP-6 TIME MODE Figure 12 Currently loaded clips Model R111 DMAT MAV-555 Software Ver: R222 V4.0 040501 CLIP HANDLE SIZE=02 SECONDS PREROLL = 00:00:05:00 WIND SPEED & MODE = +04, HOLD FAST JOG SPEED = 03X PLAY SPEED STANDARD - NTSC TIME MODE - LTC AUTOSAVE - ON CLIP OUT POINT - FREEZE...
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MAV CONFIG Figure 13 Currently loaded clips Model R111 DMAT MAV-555 Software Ver: R222 V4.0 040501 CLIP HANDLE SIZE=02 SECONDS PREROLL = 00:00:05:00 WIND SPEED & MODE = +04, HOLD FAST JOG SPEED = 03X PLAY SPEED STANDARD - NTSC TIME MODE - LTC AUTOSAVE - ON CLIP OUT POINT - FREEZE...
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SUPER SLO-MO Figure 14 PGM 1 PB 00:00:02:11 CUE = R1 00:21:20:05 00:00:00:00 Speed = +0.00 00:00:00:00 CLIP = 00:00:00:00 00:00:02:00 00:00:00:00 OUT: 00:00:04:00 00:00:00:00 DUR: 00:00:02:00 00:00:00:00 00:04:59:22 00:00:00:00 00:04:59:22 00:00:00:00 LIST = 00:04:59:22 LD 00:00:40:00 00:04:59:22 CD 00:00:02:00 00:04:59:22 #01 out of 05 00:04:59:22...
OPERATIONS REVERSE SLO-MO WITH T-BAR Press SLOMO key or move the T-Bar to start variplay. The display shows SPEED= x.xx where x.xx is the variable speed of the playback. Press and hold [REV] key. The motion starts with the displayed speed in the reverse direction.
6A. Creating a Playlist The two MAV output channels gives two views into the recorded material, a PREVIEW view and a PROGRAM view. The PROGRAM output is the AIR feed. Only the [PLAY] and T-Bar SLOMO functions control this output; all other transport functions control the PREVIEW output. The PREVIEW output is used to view marked Cue Points, view clips or playback a camera feed to find the desired video.
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Switching to Recorder is not allowed in PL mode. All transport functions are available in PL Mode. NOTE: IF Clips or Playlists are deleted on the MAV, they will not be available for playout from the DMAT-MAV, EVEN IF the Clip name or Play Lists appear there.
6B. Effects Press [EDIT EFFECTS] to get to this screen (Not available in Super Slo-mo configuration) Figure 16 Element #02 Transition type: 1080 Video transition: 30 frames Audio transition: 30 frames Default WIPE type: 0001 Default WIPE length: 15 frames Default MIX length: 15 frames DEFLT DEFLT...
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If the transition is assigned to an element, all the elements that follow and don’t have transitions assigned to them will use that transition. For example: Element 0 has dissolve transition assigned to it. Elements 1 & 2 don’t have transitions Element 3 has a wipe assigned to it Element 4 has a cut assigned to it Elements 5 &...
FUNCTION TABLE Function Key Press Description PLAY [PLAY] Puts the currently loaded clip into Play STOP [STOP] Press once to STILL frame VTR. Press again to put VTR into STOP mode. REWIND [RWD] Press and HOLD to shuttle. Release key to stop. Set WIND speed in MENU.
SPECIFICATIONS Power: 90 VAC to 265 VAC adapter supplied with IEC connector Size: [L” x W” x H”] 12 3/4” x 8” x 1 3/4” (front) 3 5/8” (rear) [8 5/8” high to top of display] Weight: 10 lbs. Rear Panel Connectors: VTR1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6 (All DB9F) (DBF26F)
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GPI IN/OUT CONNECTOR 26 Pin D type, female (DB26F) Pin # Function Pin # Function No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection...
DNF CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY DNF Controls warrants its product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of sale to the original purchaser from DNF Controls. In order to enforce the rights under this warranty, the customer must first contact DNF’s Customer Support Department to afford the opportunity of identifying and fixing the problem without sending the unit in for repair.
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