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- Page 1 PIX 240i / PIX 220i User Guide and Technical Information Version 3.51 E7556 State Rd. 23 and 33, Reedsburg, WI, USA www.sounddevices.com +1 (608) 524-0625 • Toll-Free: (800) 505-0625 • fax: +1 (608) 524-0655 support@sounddevices.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Table of Contents Introduction Manual Conventions ......4 Panel Descriptions Front Panel . - Page 4 PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information 3:2 Pulldown Removal ..... 32 Up and Down Conversion ....33 Playback Shuttle Playback .
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Page 5: Connector Pin Assignments
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Connector Pin Assignments Specifications Video ........67 Timecode and Sync . -
Page 6: Manual Conventions
The PIX 240i features both SDI and HDMI inputs and outputs. The PIX 220i has HDMI input and output only. The PIX 240i offers 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 7: Panel Descriptions
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Panel Descriptions Front Panel LCD Display Rewind Button Displays operating information when the Hold during Playback for 2x reverse play- On-Screen Display (OSD) is active (see back (Hold for 4 seconds for 16x). Single... -
Page 8: Top And Bottom Panel
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Record Button Time Code / Charge LED Begins recording. Optional: Splits the Flashing green: Accurate timecode is main- recording and begins writing a new tained by internal Li-Ion battery. -
Page 9: Right Panel
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Timecode BNC SDI Input BNC Selectable timecode input or output. HD-SDI video input. Accepts 3G-SDI, Configured with Timecode/Sync HD-SDI, or SD-SDI signal with up to 8 Timecode BNC menu item. -
Page 10: Left Panel
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Left Panel 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. -
Page 11: Rear Panel
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Rear Panel Battery Mounts Accepts Sony® InfoLithium L-Series bat- Whisper-quiet, low-speed, single, large teries. Also accepts third party batteries diameter fan. Runs continuously. compatible with the Sony mount. -
Page 12: Pix-Caddy Ii (Optional)
PIX-CADDY II (Optional) The PIX-CADDY II is a required accessory to record video files 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 13: Powering
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Powering The PIX 220i and PIX 240i are powered from either removable, Li-ion rechargeable batteries or external DC. One or two removable 7.2 V Li-ion batteries can be mounted to the recorder and used as either primary or backup power. -
Page 14: Li-Ion Battery Charging
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Li-Ion Battery Charging When power is supplied to the PIX recorder on pins 1, 2 (-), and pins 3, 4 (+) of the External DC Input and the PIX recorder is powered off, the recorder will charge attached Li-ion batteries. The included XL-WPH3 power supply will charge Li-ion batteries when the recorder is powered down. -
Page 15: Menu And Navigation
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder 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 16: Menu
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder 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 17: Files
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Press and hold the AUDIO button, and then turn the Control Knob to adjust the headphone level. Press and hold the AUDIO button, and then push the Control Knob to cycle through signal source for the headphones. -
Page 18: Lcd
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Push the Control Knob to perform functions based on which item is highlighted: Highlighted Item Result of Pressing Control Knob Reel group. Indicated by a grey background (when Expands a list of clips that are within the Reel. -
Page 19: Video Inputs And Outputs
Video Inputs and Outputs Video Inputs The PIX 240i accepts SDI or HDMI video; the PIX 220i only accepts HDMI video. Both recorders will accept either high-definition or standard-definition rates. PIX recorders do not accept analog video signals. See the specifications section for a complete list of sup- ported frame rates. - Page 20 PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Embedded SMPTE timecode and record start and stop flags are included on the SDI output of the PIX 240i. SDI output signal can be either 10-bit 4:2:2 (YCbCr) or 12-bit 4:4:4 (YCbCr) as defined by Setup Menu option Video ...
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Page 21: Audio Inputs
The PIX recorders accept either two analog audio inputs on XLR connectors or two channels of embedded audio on the HDMI input. The PIX 240i also accepts up to 8 channels of embedded audio on the SDI input and the analog XLR inputs can be switched to accept four channels (two streams) of AES/EBU digital audio. -
Page 22: Input Linking
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information rates of 48 kHz. All digital signals connected to PIX are sampling rate converted to 48 kHz, including signals sent at 48 kHz. Input Linking Setup Menu option: Audio ... -
Page 23: Input Level Control
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Audio Source Tracks on Recorded Files and Video Outputs SDI/HDMI 2ch 1: Channel 1, HDMI/SDI video input 2: Channel 2, HDMI/SDI video input SDI 4ch 1: Channel 1, SDI video input... -
Page 24: Input Delay
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information 3. Turn the Control Knob to adjust the gain value up or down. This adjustment will affect gain in real-time. 4. Push the Control Knob to exit the gain control field. -
Page 25: Analog 5-Pin Xlr Output
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Audio Outputs Analog 5-Pin XLR Output The two analog outputs of the PIX recorder are active-balanced, line-level outputs (+18dBu max) on a single, 5-pin XLR connection. At factory default, the source of the analog Outputs is 1 and 2. This can be adjusted in the Setup Menu: Audio Output Source - XLR. -
Page 26: Exposure Assist
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Video Monitoring Features The PIX recorders include various monitoring features to assist the camera operator during shooting. These functions only affect signal on the LCD display and will never affect the recorded video or the video signal sent to the PIX recorder’s outputs. - Page 27 PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information 12-step False Color mode divides the monitor signal into 12 12-step luminance ranges and assigns a color to each. 100-108 Red 95-99 Orange 85-94 Yellow 79-84 Light Yellow...
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Page 28: Focus Assist
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder 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 29 PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information The following image comparison demonstrates the effect of Peaking on an image with a shallow depth-of-field and a short focal length (top) and a longer focal length (bottom).
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Page 30: Zoom
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder 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 off, hold down the LCD button and press the AUDIO button. When Zoom is enabled, “ZOOM” is displayed on the OSD in yellow text and all other OSD elements are hidden. -
Page 31: Selecting File Resolution And Frame Rate
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Recording With a valid video signal present at the input, pushing the REC button will start recording. While re- cording, the REC button will illuminate red and the OSD Items Timecode, File Name, and ABS time turn red. -
Page 32: Selecting A Video Codec
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information • 1080 PsF 29.97 • 720 p 59.94 • 720 p 24 • 1080 PsF 25 • 720 p 50 • 720 p 23.976 • 1080 PsF 24 •... -
Page 33: Power Loss During Recording
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Power Loss During Recording In the event that power is lost during recording (External and attached L-Mount batteries), the PIX recorder will attempt to recover the file when next powered on. The recovery processe uses an auto- save feature during recording that operates on a 30 second interval. -
Page 34: 3:2 Pulldown Removal
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Video Scaling and Frame Rate Conversion PIX recorders feature powerful, hardware-based video scaling, frame rate conversion, and de-inter- lacing. This allows for converting the resolution and frame rate of video input to the recorded file and to the HDMI and SDI outputs in real-time. -
Page 35: Up And Down Conversion
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Orange: No 3:2 pulldown sensed in 60i/59.94i input signal. In- put video is being converted to 24p/23.976p using a conversion process which drops frames and may introduce judder. - Page 36 PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Up-Conversion Anamorphic: Image is horizontally stretched to fit into 16:9. Results in a wide looking image. Pillarbox: Increases size and maintains same ratio. Results in blank bar at right and left of image and picture cropped at top and bottom.
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Page 37: Shuttle Playback
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Playback The PIX recorder can play back any QuickTime file 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 38: Cue Points
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Cue Points During playback, pressing the FILES button will set a cue point. The previous cue point is always displayed with green text in the lower left-hand corner of the OSD. To quickly jump to the next or previous cue point, tap the Fast Forward (>>) button or Rewind (<<) button respectively. -
Page 39: Playback Modes
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder 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 files in the order that they are arranged in the File List. To play... -
Page 40: Playing Back Files On A Computer
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Playing Back Files on a Computer Video files recorded with the Apple ProRes codec require QuickTime to be installed. QuickTime can be downloaded from http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/. See http://software.sounddevices.com/ for more detailed information about the ProRes codec. -
Page 41: Synchronization And Timecode
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- code capabilities. -
Page 42: Timecode Reader
Sync Out. If not us- ing the Sync Out of the PIX 240i, set the Sync Out to Off. When using the Lockit to generate the Sync (genlock) for a camera, the frame rate and resolution must be set for the camera’s sync input. Consult the camera’s documentation for information of which rates are accepted. -
Page 43: Pix 220I Timecode Features
This can be helpful on a larger production utilizing several PIX 240is to have the least amount of error possible. The tuning is performed by connecting the Clockit Controller to the PIX 240i’s LEMO connector and following the instrutions on the Clockit Controller. -
Page 44: Timecode Frame Rate
(See “SDI Input Em- bedded Timecode”, page 43). If external timecode is disconnected (or otherwise invalid), no timecode will be maintained on the PIX 240i (The OSD will display dashes and timecode will not be output). When Setup Menu option System ... -
Page 45: Synchronization/Timecode Examples
Video Output Camera B PIX 240 B In this scenario, the PIX 240i is the master source of video sync. Set the output of the sync generator Video Input Video Output to a selected rate and connect the PIX 240i Sync Out (Genlock) to the same camera. Feed the time-... - Page 46 Genlock Output Genlock Input Video Input Video Output In this scenario, a PIX 240i is the master sync source for multiple cameras , each with or without their Video Input Video Output Camera A own PIX acting as a recorder. Because of this locked connection, the cameras can be run indefinitely...
- Page 47 Audio Recorder Wordclock Input The word clock output on the PIX 240i is synchronous with incoming video signal. The word clock output can be used to sync external audio recorders to any camera. To enable word clock output, set Setup Menu item Timecode/Sync Sync Out to Wordclock, Follows Video In.
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Page 48: External Control
Triggering Recording from External Timecode The PIX 240i can be configured 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 be configured to record only when running timecode is present on the HDMI input. -
Page 49: Usb Keyboard
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information When the Setup Menu option System Rec Start/Stop to Switch Closure, recording will be- gin when the Switch Input (tip) is connected to ground (sleeve) and recording will stop when the Switch Input (tip) is disconnected from ground (sleeve). -
Page 50: Storage Devices
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Storage Devices Supported Storage Devices Sound Devices maintains a list of storage devices that are approved for use with the PIX recorders. An up-to-date list of supported storage devices can be found online: http://www.sounddevices.com/ap- proved Approved mechanical drives are recommended for use only in stationary applications. -
Page 51: File Storage
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information File Storage PIX recorders format and write to an exFAT filesystem. The exFAT filesystem is readable and writ- able by all major operating systems. 2.5” drive and CF storage devices to be used with the PIX recorder must be formatted from the PIX recorder. -
Page 52: File Management And Metadata
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information File Management and Metadata File View Files recorded on the PIX recorder are compiled in the File View as a list of clips. Push the Files button to access the File View. Clips are arranged chronologically and grouped by Reel. Turn the Control Knob to highlight individual rows in File View. -
Page 53: File Size Limit
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Deleting a File To delete a file: 1. Push the files button to enter the File View. 2. Scroll with the Control Knob to highlight and select the file to be deleted. -
Page 54: Metadata
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information The PIX 240i will extract the Camera Letter, Reel, and Clip Number from the RED and apply them to the file’s CamID, Reel number, and Clip number respectively. -
Page 55: Transfering Files To A Computer
USB 3.0 connection must be used; Not both. Sound Devices recommends first copying files from the 2.5” drive or CF card to the computer first and then editing the files. It is not recommended to edit files directly off of the 2.5” drive or CF card. -
Page 56: Setup And Firmware
Setup and Firmware Firmware Update At times, Sound Devices makes updates available for PIX recorders. These updates are easy to apply: 1. Download the new .prg file from the Sound Devices website. 2. Copy this file to the CF card or 2.5” drive, and insert into the PIX recorder. - Page 57 PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information To customize defaults and Setup Menu option visibility: 1. Attach a USB keyboard to the PIX recorder’s USB keyboard jack. 2. Press the MENU button to enter the Setup Menu.
- Page 58 PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder 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.
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Page 59: Setup Menu Options
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder 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 setting where applicable. -
Page 60: Video
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Video Parameter Name Description Options Video Input Physical source to derive recorded video from. • HDMI » File Resolution/Rate The resolution and frame to convert input video to. -
Page 61: Audio
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder 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 62: Timecode/Sync
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder 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 63: Lcd Monitor
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Parameter Name Description Options Sync Out Determines whether the signal on the Sync Output » BNC is genlock or wordclock, and determines the • 1080p30 sync reference for that signal. When settings of a •... -
Page 64: Display
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Parameter Name Description Options Zebra 1 Level » 70 IRE +/-5% (numeric 50-108) Zebra 2 Threshold » 85 IRE (numeric 70-108) Peaking Color • White » Red • Blue •... -
Page 65: System
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Parameter Name Description Options SSD Status Display of time remaining (or offline) status of the » On • Off CF Status Display of time remaining (or offline) status of the CF »... -
Page 66: Quick Setup
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder 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 67: Button Shortcuts
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Shortcuts Button Shortcuts Button Combination Function AUDIO + Control Knob push Select headphone audio source. AUDIO + Control Knob rotate Adjust headphone gain. LCD + Control Knob push Adjust LCD Backlight, LCD brightness, LCD contrast, LCD chroma and button backlight. - Page 68 PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Connector Pin Assignments Connector Pin Assignments Notes XLR-F Mates with XLR-Male connector (Analog inputs) 7.5k ohm input impedance, mic level 1–ground 20k ohm input impedance, line level, active- 2–signal (+)
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Page 69: Specifications
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Specifications 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 • HDCP enabled... -
Page 70: Digital Audio
• 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 71: Declaration Of Conformity
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide and Technical Information Declaration of Conformity According to EN ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004 Manufacturer’s Name: Sound Devices, LLC Manufacturer’s Address: E7556 State Rd. 23 and 33 Reedsburg, WI 53959 Declares under sole responsibility that the product as delivered... -
Page 72: Software License
Sound Devices, LLC product, even if Sound Devices, LLC has been advised of the possibility of such damages. -
Page 73: Warranty & Service
Sound Devices hosts a user support forum. The URL is: http://forum.sounddevices.com Sound Devices cannot guarantee that a given computer, software, or operating system configuration can be used satisfactorily with the PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder based exclusively on the fact that it meets our minimum system requirements. - Page 75 PIX 220i and PIX 240i, v 3.51 (Aurora)- Printed in U.S.A.
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