Datavideo MP-6000 Mk2 Instruction Manual
Datavideo MP-6000 Mk2 Instruction Manual

Datavideo MP-6000 Mk2 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warnings and Precautions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Warranty --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 What is in the package --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 Features ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Functions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Front Panel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Rear Panel ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Installation------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Quick Start Guide -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Setting Up ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18 Connecting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Powering Up -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 On screen display-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18...
  • Page 3 Editing a Title Icon ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34 Color Correction---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36 Audio Level Adjustment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37 Setting the Video Standard (PAL/NTSC) --------------------------------------------------------------------- 38 GPI Functions------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38 Additional Features of DVD+RW Discs----------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 Formatting a new DVD+RW Disc ------------------------------------------------------------------ 40 Erasing a DVD+RW Disc----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41 Erasing the Last Title from a DVD+RW Disc ---------------------------------------------------- 42 Factory Reset (Return to default) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 44 RS 232 Information------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 46...
  • Page 4: Warnings And Precautions

    7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company.
  • Page 6: What Is In The Package

    What’s in the Package The following is a packing list, if any items are missing from your box please contact your dealer immediately. Item Description MP-6000 unit Y/C Cable s-plug to s-plug 1.2m Stereo Audio RCA 2 Phono to 2 Phono Cable BNC to BNC 1.2m IEEE 1394 6Pin to 4Pin Cable 1.8m IEEE 1394 6Pin to 6Pin Cable 1.8m...
  • Page 7: Features

    Features Multi Format - DV, YUV, Y/C (S-Video) and Composite video inputs. IEEE-1394 6-pin FireWire (iLink) input port with 12V bus power. Available in DV25 NTSC 4:1:1 / PAL 4:2:0 formats. YUV, Y/C, Composite video outputs with selectable NTSC/PAL video system. Features Video color processor control of Brightness, Color, Contrast, and Tint (Tint is NTSC only).
  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Functions: Front Panel Power On / Off Fast Rewind Mode at 2X,4X,8X,16X,30X,60X,100X speed Fast Forward Mode at 2X,4X,8X,16X,30X,60X,100X speed Stop Play a Title/Track Record. Press and hold the REC button and press on the “ ” button to start recording a clip. Pause/Play a Title/Track...
  • Page 9 EJECT button. Press to Open/Close Disc Tray Jump to Previous track (Title) Jump to Next track (Title) Input Source Select of DV, S, CV, or YUV Please note, system will take about 2-3 seconds to switch between video sources Selects the recording video quality at HQ, SP, LP, EP or SLP. “MENU”...
  • Page 10 4. SYSTEM SETUP: a. Set time: Manually set up timing. b. System info: Check system information. c. Factory Reset: Change all the setting to Factory Default. d. Quit: 5. MAKE COMPATIBLE: This function is similar to “FINALIZE”, but it only works when you insert a DVD+RW disc. The purpose is to make this disc more compatible to playback by other DVD players.
  • Page 12 4-Pin XLR locked 12Volt Power connector Connecting 12VDC 2.5A input from an external DC adaptor. Black Burst output terminal for video monitoring Component Y.U.V. Video input/output terminal. Composite Video & S-Video (Y/C) Input and Output IEEE-1394 6-pin FireWire (iLink) DV Input and loop thru output Available in DV25 NTSC 4:1:1 or PAL 4:2:0 format Note: This IEEE1394 interface does not take control command or video signal from a PC / MAC.
  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation The following are simple examples of how to integrate the MP 6000 into any video setup. Obviously there are too many possible combinations to cover them all in detail, but these examples cover the most frequently used input and output combinations. 1.
  • Page 14 2. Connecting YUV output from the MP-6000 to a Projector. 3. Connecting Y/C or Composite video and stereo audio outputs from an analogue camcorder or DVD player to the MP-6000.
  • Page 15 4. Connecting a DV (IEEE1394) output from a DV camcorder or DV Deck to the MP-6000. With this connection you can also use DV device control from the MP 6000 to cue up the tape. 5. Connecting a Betacam VTR to the MP-6000.
  • Page 16: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide: As the heading suggests, this is the quick start section. If you require more detailed operating instructions please go to page 18. Step 1: Turn on power to the MP-6000, the source and the monitor. Step 2: Press the “POWER” button, to turn on the MP-6000. The word “MP-6000” and then “BOOT” will appear on the display window.
  • Page 17 Color Tint (This function only works on composite and S-video input in NTSC standard.) Note: The Color Processor only works on analogue input signals, such as composite, Y/C, or component. It does not work on a DV input signal. b. Press the “ENTER” button again, and use the Left and Right arrow buttons to adjust the level. To confirm the changes, press the “ENTER”...
  • Page 18 Step 14: “ERASE” the disc: This function is only used in DVD+RW discs. It can not be used with DVD+R disc. DVD+RW disc can be recorded and erased repeatedly. If there is any error and the recording needs to be erased, there are two different methods to do it. a.
  • Page 19: Setting Up

    Setting Up Connecting Hopefully you have read the installation chapter, and you’ve studied the diagrams on pages 12 – 14. With your chosen source and a suitable monitor connected your ready to go. Connect the 12v power supply to the MP 6000 DC Input Socket, and connect the AC power cord to a suitable socket.
  • Page 20: Lcd Display

    LCD Display The LCD on the front panel of the MP 6000 displays various forms of information. Here are some of the many examples We will look at other LCD display information later on, in other chapters. Displayed when first switched on. Displayed briefly while the MP 6000 is booting up.
  • Page 21: Setting The Time & Date

    Setting the Time & Date With the MP 6000 powered up the LCD display should be displaying No Disc Press the Menu Button. The LCD Display should now show the Set Up Menu. Press the Down Arrow button 3 times The LCD Display should now show option 4 System Setup.
  • Page 22 Press the Right Arrow button to highlight Set Time. Press the Right Arrow button again to highlight Manual. Press the Enter button to open the Time & Date settings Use the Left and Right Arrow buttons to navigate the fields, and the Up and Down Arrow buttons to alter the values.
  • Page 23 Press the Left Arrow button to highlight Set Time Press the Down Arrow button 3 times, until Quit is highlighted. Press the Right Arrow button to highlight OK And now press the Enter button to exit Setup. Finally press the Menu button to exit the Setup Menu and return to the General display.
  • Page 24: Setting The Video Input

    Setting the Video Input The MP 6000 has four Video Input options; Composite Video, S-Video, Component Video (Y U V) and DV (DIGITAL) (IEEE 1394). The selected option is displayed in three ways LCD Display VIDEO = Composite Video S-VIDEO = S-VIDEO (Y/C) Y U V = COMPONENT DIGITAL = DV (IEEE 1394) We will concentrate on the LCD display...
  • Page 25: Setting The Record Quality

    Setting the Record Quality The MP 6000 has five Recording Quality options HQ, SP, LP, EP, SLP. The Selected option is displayed in two ways. LCD Display On-Screen for five seconds We will concentrate on the LCD Display Press the Quality button to toggle through the Record Quality options. As you select each different Record Quality option you will notice that the on-screen display indicates how many minutes of record time are available at the selected quality, this information bar is displayed for five seconds.
  • Page 26 DVD+RW Press the Eject button, the message OPEN will be displayed on the LCD display, and the disc tray will open. Place a DVD+RW disc on the disc tray; label/printed side up. Press the Eject button again, so that the tray retracts, and the CLOSE message appears. After a few seconds the message will change to READING, and after a few more seconds it will return to the general display.
  • Page 27: Recording From An Analogue Source

    Recording from an Analogue Source If you are recording from a tape start the tape playing, the video image should appear on the TV monitor connected to the MP 6000 output. If you are recording a live image from a camera you should be able to see the image from the camera on the TV monitor connected to the MP 6000 output.
  • Page 28: Recording From A Dv Ieee 1394 Source

    Recording from a DV IEEE1394 (Digital) Source If you are recording from a DV tape, the MP 6000 offers device control via the IEEE 1394 cable. With device control you can control Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause, Play, Picture Search Fwd / Rev and Stop Functions.
  • Page 29: Reviewing A Recording

    The LCD should go to the Record Display and On-Screen the Device Control display will be replaced by a Rec indicator, such as this: LCD Display To stop recording press, the Stop button. The LCD will return to general display and the On-Screen display will show the Stop Message. LCD Display The first track of the disc is now completed.
  • Page 30: Finalizing A Dvd+R Disc

    Each track has a data panel next to it which gives details of the Video Source, the date & time it was recorded, the length of the track in H:MM:SS and the Record Quality. (The Title and the Icon can be edited, we will look at this in a later chapter “Editing a Title”.) At the bottom of the list is another data panel which gives details of how much free space is left on the disc.
  • Page 31 The Finalize process will start. The LCD display will show the Finalize message, and the on-screen display will show a progress bar. On Screen Display The finalize process may take several minutes; you will see the progress bar becoming gradually more red from right to left.
  • Page 32: Finalizing A Dvd+Rw Disc (Make Compatible)

    Finalizing a DVD+RW Disc (Make Compatible) Strictly speaking an RW disc doesn’t get finalized, since it is always possible to erase and re-record. The finalizing process with a DVD+RW disc is called Make Compatible; it doesn’t close the disc to future recordings, but it does make it compatible with other DVD players and computers.
  • Page 33: Editing A Title

    Editing a Title It is possible to edit the Title Description and the Icon of each Title. This can only be done before the disc has been finalized; once finalized a DVD+R disc cannot be modified. Editing a Title Description Start with the LCD display showing the General Display Press the Title button to switch from General Display to playback mode.
  • Page 34 On the TV monitor the Title Editing Panel will appear Use the Up, Down, Left and Right Arrow buttons to highlight the required letter and press the Enter button. The description can be up to 15 characters. In this example we are calling the track FAIRGROUND, so the first letter is F. Use the Up, Down, Left and Right Arrow buttons to highlight the required...
  • Page 35: Editing A Title Icon

    After a few seconds the updated Track List will appear with the new description in place. Press the Menu button to exit the Edit Title mode and return to the Playback Display Editing a Title Icon Now using the same example we will change the Icon of the second track. Start with the LCD Display showing the Playback Display, and the TV monitor showing the Track List LCD Display TV Monitor...
  • Page 36 Use the Control Buttons to find the image you would like to use as the Icon. You can use picture search forward \ reverse, play, pause etc. Once you have found the image press the Icon button. The message Change Thumbnail will appear on the TV monitor The screen will go black for a few seconds while the Track List is updated...
  • Page 37: Color Correction

    Color Correction If the image from the video source is in need of adjustment the MP 6000 has a built in video processor, it can adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Color Saturation and Tint (NTSC only). These settings are only available with analogue video signals, YUV, S-Video and Composite Video. To call up the Video Processor Settings start with the LCD display on General Display.
  • Page 38: Audio Level Adjustment

    To access other options press the Down Arrow button to select Contrast, Color and Tint (NTSC only) The procedure for setting Contrast, Color and Tint (NTSC only) is the same as for Brightness. Once all the adjustments are correct, press the Menu button to exit the Color Correction menu and return to the General Display These color correction settings will be stored as your default settings for the unit.
  • Page 39: Setting The Video Standard (Pal/Ntsc)

    Setting the Video Standard (PAL/NTSC) The MP 6000 can be set to PAL or NTSC. Generally if the unit is bought it Europe it will be set to PAL as a default, whereas if it is bought in the U.S. or ASIA it will be set to NTSC as a default. If you want to switch from one standard to another here’s what to do.
  • Page 40 Dip Switch 1 switches the MP 6000 between simple GPI control and RS 232 control. If Dip Switch 1 is Off (up) the MP 6000 responds to GPI, if it is On (down) then it responds to RS 232. The Front Panel and the GPI interface will be deactivated if RS 232 control is selected DIP switch DIP switch 1 OFF (up),...
  • Page 41: Additional Features Of Dvd+Rw Discs

    The GPI Function can be set to either control Play & Pause or Record & Pause. To select the GPI Function you require, start with the LCD Display showing the General Display Press the Menu button to call up the Menu Options Use the Down Arrow button to navigate to 2.
  • Page 42: Erasing A Dvd+Rw Disc

    After a few seconds the message will change to READING, and after a few more seconds it will return to the general display. On the TV monitor you will see this message With OK highlighted press the Enter button The Format Progress bar will appear on the TV monitor After about 20 seconds formatting will be complete and the disc is ready for recording Erasing a DVD+RW Disc...
  • Page 43: Erasing The Last Title From A Dvd+Rw Disc

    Press the Erase button and the Erase menu will appear. Press the Right Arrow button to highlight CONFIRM Press the Enter button to confirm and the LCD Display will show the ERASE message On the TV monitor the Erase Progress bar will appear and after a few seconds will disappear Once erase has been completed the LCD Display will return to the General Display...
  • Page 44 At the bottom of the list we can see there is 88% of free space available on the disc, and above that we can see title eight. Press the Menu button to call up the Edit menu on the LCD display Press the Down Arrow Button to call up Erase Last Track Press the Enter button to call up the Erase Confirmation Screen...
  • Page 45: Factory Reset (Return To Default)

    Once completed you will see that eight has been removed and the free space on the disc has increased. You can remove further tracks by following the same procedure. Once completed, press the Menu button to return to the Playback Display Factory Reset (Return to default) by following this procedure.
  • Page 46 Now use the Down Arrow button to navigate down to Factory Reset Press the Right Arrow button to highlight Start Press the Enter button to confirm Press the Left Arrow button to highlight Yes Press the Enter button to confirm After a few seconds the MP 6000 will re-boot itself.
  • Page 47: Rs 232 Information

    The MP 6000 can be fully controlled via RS 232. The RS 232 port situated on the rear of the MP 6000 uses standard RS 232 wiring. Full information on the control protocol is available from your local Datavideo office. Please read the chapter on GPI functions, as this will guide you regarding which Dip switch settings...
  • Page 48: Specifications

    Specifications Selectable Video Standards NTSC/PAL DV Input Two 6-PIN IEEE1394 Fire Wire Ports with DC12V Bus Power supported Supports DV25, NTSC 4:1:1, PAL 4:2:0 Analog Video Input/Output Composite (CVBS): 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohm BNC. S-Video(Y/C): 4-pin 75 ohm DIN Plug Y: 1Vpp, 75 ohm C: 0.286Vpp, 75 ohm Component YUV: Betacam standard,...
  • Page 49: Service And Support

    It is our goal to make your products ownership a satisfying experience. Our support team 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.

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