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Datavideo DN-100 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 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

    Warranty 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 Use of unshielded interface cables may result in interference to radio and 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,...

  • 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 Care should be exercised when transporting the unit. Electrical Power Connect the unit to electrical power sources utilizing the power cord supplied or to the Datavideo NMH Battery Pack (DVB-126) using its connector cable. Do not use any other unapproved power sources. Maintenance Keep the unit clean and dust free.

  • Page 9: Overview

    Overview Smart, Easy and Dependable Video Disc Drives DV Bank is the industry-standard, stand-alone solution that allows video professionals to capture digital video (DV) content directly to a high performance disk drive-based system while shooting or anytime afterwards. Once your video is captured on the DV Bank, it can be quickly and easily accessed in a non-linear fashion for in-field review and logging.

  • 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

    Key Features Loss less Capture The DV Bank allows you to record live to disk while shooting. Random Access Instant navigation from clip to clip; you no longer need to shuttle through hours of unwanted tape footage. Compact Size The DV Bank’s reduced size and low weight make it ideal for field use and mobile and location production set-ups while also minimizing the use of your valuable, limited studio space.
  • Page 12 Flexible Capabilities You can record directly to your DV Bank from any DV source (camera, computer or HD) or from any analog video source (using Datavideo’s Y.U.V. to 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.

  • 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 STOP: Pressing this key will halt all play and record actions. SEARCH: This key will cycle through a choice of destinations within the current file. Every press on the SEARCH key will search the file in increments of 25% of the file size. RECORD: Press and hold on this key then press on the PAUSE/Play key will start a recording session.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    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

    System Functions Press on the “ “ button to switch the function items: FILE FREE SPACE ERASE FILE SETUP LOOP PLAY TOTAL SPACE displays FILE: The default, and most often used, LCD view is the FILE menu, which displays the file number (1 through 99), the time code, and the Soft Key functions PREVIOUS and NEXT.
  • Page 17 FREE SPACE 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 TOTAL SPACE To verify the total capacity of your DV Bank, press the MENU button until TOTAL SPACE appears in the upper left corner of the LCD. Then press the 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.

  • 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 Play / Pause “ “ Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button to play back the selected file. Pressing again to pause the play function and the current frame will remain visible on your monitor, being continuously updated by the microprocessor. Under Pause mode, pressing the Soft Key buttons repeatedly will advance the frame FORWARD or REVERSE in the desired direction.
  • Page 23 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 speed of replay is halved, up to a maximum of 1/32 the original speed of your Deleting a File With this choice, the Soft Keys take on the options of DELETE and CANCEL.

  • 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

    Intervalometer/Transcorder (TL-1) 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 Composite/S-Video Input-Output (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.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Specifications Video Format NTSC-DV 25Mbps, 8-bit Y.U.V 4:1:1 PAL-DV 25Mbps, 8-bit Y.U.V 4:2:0 Video Data DV25 (25Mbps) Audio Format Embedded 2-ch (16-bit, 48kHz) or 4-ch (12-bit, 32kHz) Inputs/Outputs 2 X 6-pin FireWire (IEEE-1394) Power Supply Input 100 – 240VAC /1.5A 50-60Hz supply Output 12VDC / 3.75A GENERAL...
  • Page 28 P/N: 082060325E1...

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