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Datavideo DN-300 Instruction Manual

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DN-300 HDV / DV Hard Disk Recorder
Instruction Manual
www.datavideo-tek.com
Rev 040909

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  • Page 1 DN-300 HDV / DV Hard Disk Recorder Instruction Manual www.datavideo-tek.com Rev 040909...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Detailed Description of Commands (without Checksum byte)..............33 Return Data (without Checksum byte) ......................34 Status Return Data ............................34 RS 422 Version History ..........................34 DN-300 Firmware Version ..........................34 Specifications ..............................35 Supported Video Formats: ........................35 Supported File Formats: ........................... 35...

  • Page 3: 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 4: Warranty

    Equipment that fails after the warranty period, has been operated or installed in a manner other than that specified by Datavideo, or has been subjected to abuse or modification, will be repaired for time and material charges at the Buyer’s expense.

  • Page 5: Packing List

    300 can be used as an external firewire drive from which files can be dragged and dropped to a PC or MAC. The DN-300 has a built in utility to convert .dv files to .avi files, and is also supplied with DV file converter software to create other file formats such Quicktime.

  • Page 6: Connections & Controls

    Menu Button. This calls up the menu display which is navigated using the Fwd / Rew Buttons and Previous / Next Buttons Display Panel. Displays the status of the DN-300. The display will show Track Number, Timecode, or if the Menu Button is pressed the Menu Display Fwd / Rew Buttons.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    PC for file transfer. YUV In/Out Port. If you intend to run a YUV Component signal in or out of the DN-300 connect the special YUV breakout cable to this port. See Video Input Source Menu for more details.

  • Page 8: Powering On

    Menu Options The DN-300 is a menu driven unit; there are 18 menus which are used to initially set up the unit. The menu settings are non-volatile (they are stored even when the unit is switched off), so many of the settings, such as date and time, you will only need to set once.

  • Page 9: Hdd Mode Menu

    DN-300 HDD Mode Menu NB: Although your PC / MAC may see the DN-300 as an AVC compliant DV Device it is not intended to be operated as such. Connect the DN-300 IEEE-1394 output to a PC or MAC.

  • Page 10: Record Formats Menu

    NB: It is not possible to record/play HDV M2T from the Standard Definition (SD) connections on the DN-300. To view DN-300 recorded M2T files set your HDV Camcorder / Deck to Recorder Mode then the DN-300 files can then be played back to the HDV Camcorder viewfinder / monitor via an IEEE- 1394 connection.

  • Page 11: Ntsc Setup Level Menu

    NTSC Setup Level Menu The NTSC Setup Level Menu sets the DN-300 either 0 ire or 7.5 ire - This is not required for PAL inputs. 7.5 ire is most commonly used in the U.S.A. and Canada and 0 ire in far eastern countries such as Japan. If you are unsure which to set, please consult your dealer.

  • Page 12: Video Input Source Menu

    Then press the Menu Button to leave menu mode GPI Mode & Functions Menus The DN-300 can be set to receive either pulse or level GPI triggers, which can be set to activate Play / Pause or Rec / Pause.

  • Page 13: Set Date & Time Menu

    Then press the Menu Button to leave menu mode Set Date & Time Menu To set the Date & Time on the DN-300 Press the Menu Button, to enter menu mode Press the REW (◄◄) Button to navigate the menus until SET DATE & TIME is displayed Press the Next (▲) Button to enter the SET Date &...

  • Page 14: Set Full Syt Menu

    Use the FWD (►►) Button to move the cursor to the next column to the right i.e. Month / Year / Hours / Minutes or the REW (◄◄) Button to move the cursor back to the left. Moves the cursor to the right Moves the cursor to the left Once you have set the date &...

  • Page 15: Format Hard Disk Menu

    You will see ARE YOU SURE? displayed Press the Next (▲) Button again to confirm that you want to format the hard disk. After a few seconds the DN-300 will reboot and the display will return to normal Erase Track Menu Erase Track is used for deleting individual tracks from the DN-300.

  • Page 16: Convert Dv To Avi Menu

    Convert DV to AVI Menu The DN-300 has a built in file conversion utility which can convert recorded .dv files to .avi files (type 1 or type 2). You can choose the format which best suits your NLE platform. N.B. The DN-300 requires sufficient free drive space to create an .avi file. A 1GB .dv file will require at least 1GB of free space on the DN-300 drive for the .avi file to be created.

  • Page 17: Set Output Channel Menu

    Output Channel I.D of the DN-300 to overcome the conflict. For example if another DV device has the same output channel I.D. as the DN-300 this will result in a conflict, this may mean that the DN-300 output is blocked.

  • Page 18: Operation With A Dv Camcorder / Deck / Vision Mixer

    Press the Next (▲) Button to exit the surface scan. A txt file called Result will have been created in the root directory of the DN-300 HDD, this can be accessed via a PC, by connecting the DN-300 as a HDD.

  • Page 19: Playing Back A Dv Track

    DV port. - Please consult your camcorder instruction manual for more details. N.B. To play a track from the DN-300 to a DV Device the output channel must be set to 63 (see pg17). Use the Previous (▲) / Next (▲) Buttons to select the track you want to play, and then press the Play (►II) Button.

  • Page 20: Operation With A Hdv Camcorder / Deck

    Make sure that the DN-300 Record Format is set to M2T (HDV). See Record Formats Menu. Use the Next / Previous Buttons to select an empty track from the DN-300 track list, one that shows a duration of 00:00:00:00 in the LCD display.

  • Page 21: Playing Back An M2T (Hdv) Track

    Button. It is also possible to set the DN-300 to loop play. In loop play the track will seamlessly looped until stopped. To set up loop play press the Menu Button to enter menu mode and then the FWD (►►) Button until SETUP LOOP PLAY is displayed.

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Computer

    Use the Next / Previous Buttons to select an empty track from the DN-300 track list, one that shows a duration of 00:00:00:00 in the LCD display. Not suitable - Track Suitable - Track is has been recorded empty Press both the Record and Play/Pause Buttons simultaneously and the DN-300 should start recording.

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Pc

    Folder to View Files. The drive should also appear in My Computer as an internal HDD. Once connected the DN-300 can be used just like any HDD. You can select the required files and drag and drop them to the required destination.
  • Page 24 SBP2 Device and click on Stop. A second dialog box will appear. Select Datavideo HDD IEEE SBP2 Device and click on OK. After a few seconds a “Safe To Remove Hardware” message should appear above the Taskbar. You can then disconnect the DN-300.

  • Page 25: Connecting To A Mac

    Press the Next (▲) Button again to confirm, after a few seconds HDD Mode will be enabled The MAC should see the DN-300 as a HDD and the files will appear in the root directory of the drive. You can select the required files and drag and drop them to the required destination.

  • Page 26: Dv File Converter Software

    DV File Converter is an easy to use utility for converting native DV files to the file format best suited to your NLE system. You will find that it is quicker and more versatile than the on board utility in the DN-300, and can create the finished files directly on your PC, so it requires no additional disk space on the DN-300.

  • Page 27: Registration

    Registration Once installed open the program and select the Registration Tab. Enter your name, organisation and key, (the key can be found on the disc or disc sleeve) and then click on the Register button.

  • Page 28: Operation

    Operation Open File Converter. Click on the operation button to select the required file type. In this example we have chosen QuickTime. Now click on Output Folder and select the destination to which you want the files to be delivered. In this example we have chosen our F:\Media Folder.
  • Page 29 Now connect your DN-300 to the PC and enable HDD Mode. Click on the Add button and find the DN-300 drive, in this example it is drive G:. Use Shift + Left Mouse Click to highlight all the files that you want to convert, then click on Open The selected files will appear in the Files window.
  • Page 30 The original DV files will remain on the DN-300, these files can be deleted once the conversion has been completed, or backed up to your PC if they are valuable. Backing up the DV files to your PC may also be useful as you may wish to convert them to a different file format in the future.

  • Page 31: Rs 422 Command Set / Protocol

    CMD-1: classifies commands into the main groups which indicates the function and direction of commands as follows. CMD-1 Function Initiator System Control Controller System Control Return Device (DN-300) Transport Control Controller Preset And Select Control Controller Sense Request Controller Sense Return Device (DN-300) Data Count: DATA COUNT indicates the number of data words attached to the command.

  • Page 32: Connector Pin Assignment

    CONTROLLER detects a communication error, and must execute an appropriate process. 5. When a DEVICE (DN-300) detects a communication error, it must immediately transmit a NAK to the CONTROLLER. (The content of an error is shown on the COMMAND tables.) When the CONTROLLER receives a NAK, if must immediately stop transmission of the block.

  • Page 33: Command Table (Without Checksum Byte)

    Command Table (without Checksum byte) COMMAND RETURN 00h11h : Device Type Request 12h11h 20h 41h NTSC Mode 12h11h 21h 41h PAL Mode 20h 00h : Stop 10h 01h : Acknowledge 20h 01h : Play 10h 01h : Acknowledge 20h 02h : Rec 10h 01h : Acknowledge 20h10h : Fast Forward 10h 01h : Acknowledge...

  • Page 34: Return Data (Without Checksum Byte)

    V0.3 Detailed Description of Commands V0.4 Change command format description V0.5 Add new command. 05-23-2008 DN-300 Firmware Version V3157-G6-1.2.17 For assistance with updating the firmware on your DN-300 unit please see the Service and Support page to contact your local Datavideo office.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications Supported Video Formats: NTSC - DV 25 Mbps, 8-bit Y.U.V. 4:1:1 PAL- DV 25 Mbps, 8-bit Y.U.V. 4:2:0 HDV 1080i / 60 25 Mbps 8-bit Y.U.V. 4:2:0 HDV 1080i / 50 25 Mbps 8-bit Y.U.V. 4:2:0 Supported File Formats: HDV .m2t DV.

  • Page 36: Service And Support

    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.

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