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Sound Devices PIX 220 User Manual And Technical Information

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PIX 220 & PIX 240
User Guide and Technical Information
Firmware rev. 1.07
Sound Devices, LLC
300 Wengel Drive •• Reedsburg, WI •• USA
+1 (608) 524-0625 •• fax: +1 (608) 524-0655
Toll-Free: (800) 505-0625
www.sounddevices.com
support@sounddevices.com

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  • Page 1 PIX 220 & PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Firmware rev. 1.07 Sound Devices, LLC 300 Wengel Drive •• Reedsburg, WI •• USA +1 (608) 524-0625 •• fax: +1 (608) 524-0655 Toll-Free: (800) 505-0625 www.sounddevices.com support@sounddevices.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Timecode and Sync ....... . 43 PIX 220 Timecode Features ......22 Power .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    LLC. SOUND DEVICES is not responsible for any use of this information. SOUND DEVICES, LLC shall not be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifi cations, repairs, or alterations to this product, or failure to strictly comply with SOUND DEVICES, LLC’s operating and installation instructions.

  • Page 5: Front Panel Descriptions

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Front Panel Descriptions LCD Display Rewind Button Displays operating information when the Pressing once during playback reverses On-Screen Display (OSD) is active (see playback at 2x realtime speed. Subse- On-Screen Display), user interface, source quent presses switch to 4x and 8x realtime video, and playback video.

  • Page 6: Top And Bottom Panel Descriptions

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Power LED Time Code / Charge LED Hold the Menu bu on down, then press Flashing green: Accurate timecode is main- the Control Knob to power on the unit. tained by internal Li-Ion ba ery.

  • Page 7: Right Panel Descriptions

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Timecode BNC SDI Input BNC Selectable timecode input or output. Con- HD-SDI video input. Accepts SMPTE  gured with Video Timecode/Sync 292M (HD-SDI) signal with up to 8 chan- Timecode BNC menu item.

  • Page 8: Left Panel Descriptions

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Left Panel Descriptions 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. ered) eSATA to connect to large capacity Headphone Output - 3.5 mm...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel Descriptions

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Rear Panel Descriptions Battery Mounts Accepts Sony® InfoLithium L-Series bat- Whisper-quiet, low-speed, single, large teries. Also accepts third party ba eries diameter fan. Runs continuously. compatible with the Sony mount. Mounting Point - ¼ - 20...

  • Page 10: Pix-Caddy (Optional)

    PIX-CADDY (Optional) The PIX-CADDY is a recommended accessory to record video  les to approved 2.5”” drives. When removed from a PIX 220 or PIX 240, PIX-CADDY operates as a high-speed drive interface to Mac OS and Windows computers. FireWire 800...

  • Page 11: Powering

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Powering The PIX 220 and PIX 240 are powered from either removable, Li-ion rechargeable ba eries or ex- ternal DC. One or two removable 7.2 V Li-ion ba eries can be mounted to the recorder and used as either primary or backup power.

  • Page 12: Menu

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information On-screen Display Menu Item Description 1. ABS Time Absolute Time: Total time of an active video recording. 2. File Codec The presently selected video codec. 3. File Name Name of the current file. Pressing STOP shows the next file name.

  • Page 13: Audio

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Audio Press the AUDIO bu on (keyboard: F3) to enter the Audio Metering and Gain control screen. From this screen, the level for both analog (XLR mic/line) and digital (XLR AES, HDMI, or SDI) audio in- puts can be adjusted.

  • Page 14: Files

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Files Press the FILE bu on (keyboard: F2) to display the File List; A list of all of the clips (grouped by reel) on the selected storage media. Turn the Control Knob to highlight an item. Press Play to start play back of the highlighted clip.

  • Page 15: Video Inputs

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Video Inputs The PIX 240 accepts SDI or HDMI video; the PIX 220 only accepts HDMI video. Both recorders will accept either high-de nition or standard-de nition rates. Since the PIX recorders do not record stan- dard-de...

  • Page 16: Audio Inputs

    MS microphone con gurations. Digital Audio Inputs The PIX 220 and PIX 240 accept digital audio from HDMI, SDI (PIX 240 only), and AES/EBU (PIX 240 only) inputs. All audio is sampled at 48 kHz. HDMI / SDI Embedded Audio The PIX 220 and PIX 240 accept two channels of embedded digital audio on the HDMI Video Input.

  • Page 17: Input Linking

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information AES3 The PIX 240 accepts AES3 (AES/EBU) digital signals with sampling rates from 32 kHz up to 192 kHz and bit depths up to 24-bits. Files recorded by the PIX 240 are uncompressed 24 bit, with sampling rates of 48 kHz.

  • Page 18: Input Level Control

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Audio Source Tracks on Recorded Files and Video Outputs Analog XLR 1: Analog Input XLR 1 2: Analog Input XLR 2 AES (Digital) XLR 1-2ch 1: Channel 1, AES XLR A 2: Channel 2, AES XLR A...

  • Page 19: Audio Outputs

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Turn the Control Knob to adjust the gain value up or down. This adjustment will a ect gain in real-time. Push the Control Knob to exit the gain control  eld. Audio Outputs...

  • Page 20: Recording

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Recording With a valid video signal present at the input, pushing the REC bu on will start recording. While recording, the REC bu on will illuminate red and the OSD Items Timecode, File Name, and ABS time turn red.

  • Page 21: Selecting A Video Codec

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information When Setup Menu option Video File Resolution/Rate is set to Same as Video Input, recorded Quicktime  les and HDMI and SDI output signals will be of the same resolution and frame rate as the input video signal.

  • Page 22: Video Scaling And Frame Rate Conversion

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information will lead the video as recorded by the PIX recorder. This delay can be adjusted via the Audio, Input 1 Delay and Input 2 Delay menus. Note that on some cameras, the lens-to-SDI/HDMI delay changes with resolution/frame rate.

  • Page 23: Playback

    PIX 220/PIX 240 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. White: 3:2 pulldown sensed in 60i/59.94i input video signal.

  • Page 24: Playing Back Files On A Computer

    This section gives a concise overview of timecode and video synchronization. This information ap- plies primarily to the PIX 240 and its advanced timecode and synchronization options; however it is useful information for PIX 220 and PIX 240 users alike. For information about the PIX 220’’s timecode capabilities...

  • Page 25: Timecode Reader

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information at a slightly di erent shu er speed, audio sample rate and timecode rate. This is also true when recording video on a camera and recording audio on a separate recorder, as each device has its own internal master clock.

  • Page 26: Pix 220 Timecode Features

    Timecode Mode is set to Ext TC (HDMI), and a camera is sending valid timecode embedded in the HDMI signal, the PIX 220 will stamp recorded  les with this timecode. This also allows for the PIX 220 to optionally begin recording when it senses advancing timecode.

  • Page 27: External Timecode Mode (Pix 240)

    File Resolution/Rate. External - HDMI Timecode Mode (PIX 220) This information applies to the PIX 220 only. HDMI embedded timecode on the PIX 240 is treated like all other external timecode sources. see External Timecode Mode (PIX 240)

  • Page 28: Hdmi Input Embedded Timecode

    The PIX recorders can use timecode embedded in the HDMI input signal. Timecode/Sync Time- code Mode must be set to Ext TC (SDI, HDMI) on the PIX 240 or Ext TC (HDMI) on the PIX 220. Synchronization/Timecode Examples The following examples illustrate common scenarios where synchronization can be employed with the PIX 240 and other devices.

  • Page 29: Multiple Cameras With Genlock Input, All Genlocked From A Single Pix

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Multiple Cameras with Genlock Input, all Genlocked from a Single PIX In this scenario, a PIX 240 is the master sync source for multiple cameras , each with or without their own PIX acting as a recorder. Because of this locked connection, the cameras can be run inde nitely and be assured of frame-accurate sync with no possibility of drift.

  • Page 30: Camera To Pix With Word Clock Connection To Audio Recorder

    The PIX 240 can be con gured 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 220 can be con g- ured to record only when running timecode is present on HDMI input. The device that is sending timecode to the PIX recorder must be con...

  • Page 31: Switch Contact Closure

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Switch Contact Closure The 2.5 mm LANC connector can alternatively be con gured to function as a standard GPIO logic connection by se ing the Setup Menu option System Rec Start/Stop to Switch Closure or Switch Momentary.

  • Page 32: Storage Devices

    PIX 220/PIX 240 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: h p://www.sounddevices.com/ approved Approved mechanical drives are recommended for use only in stationary applications.

  • Page 33: Target Storage Device For Recording

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information A con rmation dialog will appear: ““All data will be erased. Continue?””. Turn the control knob to select OK. Use the displayed on-screen keyboard (or an external USB keyboard, if a ached) to enter a volume label for the drive, and then use the Control Knob to select OK to initiate the format.

  • Page 34: File Size Limit

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Reel group Number of clips in the reel indicated in brackets. Press Control Knob to expand or collapse. Clip Single file clip. Press Control Knob to view details. Press Play to play.

  • Page 35: File Naming

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Highlight and select the Delete option. A dialog will appear to con rm the deletion. Turn the Control Knob to highlight and select ““OK””. File Size Limit To aid in maintaining manageable  le sizes, the PIX recorder will automatically begin writing a new ...

  • Page 36: Transfering Files To A Computer

    USB 3.0 connection must be used; Not both. Sound Devices recommends  rst copying  les from the 2.5”” drive or CF card to the computer  rst and then editing the  les. It is not recommended to edit  les directly o of the 2.5”” drive or CF card.
  • Page 37 PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information selected storage device. To load a previously saved setup  le, select the Setup Menu option Quick Setup Load Settings from SSD or Load Settings from CF. For a complete list of available Setup Menu options, see Setup Menu Options.
  • Page 38 PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information 5. The Setup Menu will be shown with a colored background. There will be check boxes next to each menu item. Navigate the menu with the Control Knob, as usual. 6. To to change the visibility of an item in the Setup Menu, push the spacebar on the keyboard while the item is highlighted.

  • Page 39: Setup Menu Options

    PIX 220/PIX 240 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 se ing where applicable.

  • Page 40: Video

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Video Parameter Name Description Options Video Input Physical source to derive recorded video from. » HDMI • File Resolution/Rate » Same as Video Input The resolution and frame to convert input video to.
  • Page 41 PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Parameter Name Description Options Analog 2 Low cut » OFF Engages low-cut filter on analog Input 2 at the speci- fied frequency. • 40Hz • 80Hz • 120Hz • 160Hz • 200Hz •...

  • Page 42: Timecode/Sync

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Timecode/Sync Parameter Name Description Options Timecode Mode Sets the running mode for the internal timecode » Off generator and/or the method which the PIX recorder » Freerun receives SMPTE timecode.. • 24h run •...

  • Page 43: Display

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Display Parameter Name Description Options ABS Time » On Display of absolute record time. • Off File Codec Display of current file codec » On • Off File Name » On Display of current file name •...

  • Page 44: Quick Setup

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Parameter Name Description Options Rec Start/Stop » Switch Closure Determines what method the PIX recorder uses to automatically start and stop recording. • Switch Momentary • LANC In • LANC Through •...

  • Page 45: Connector Pin Assignments

    PIX 220/PIX 240 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 (+) balanced 3–signal (-)

  • Page 46: Specifi Cations - Pix Recorders

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Speci cations - PIX Recorders Video HDMI Input & Output Version 1.4a input, Version 1.3a output, HDCP enabled on input SDI Input & Output SMPTE 259 and 292 Recording & Output • 1080p30 •...

  • Page 47: Storage

    PIX 220/PIX 240 User Guide and Technical Information Storage Sound Devices approved 2.5” drives. See Sound Devices’’ website for a list of approved media: CompactFlash Sound Devices approved CompactFlash cards http://www.sounddevices.com/approved External eSATAp connection, supplies 5V @ 2A Timecode and Sync...

  • Page 48: Pix 220 & Pix 240 Ce Declaration Conformity

    According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 Sound Devices, LLC 300 Wengel Drive Reedsburg, WI 53959 USA declares that the product, PIX 220 and PIX 240 Video Recorder is in conformity with and passes: 89/336/EEC EMC Directive EN 55103-1, 1997 EMC-Product Family Standard for Audio, Video, Audio-Visual and Entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus for Professional use.

  • Page 49: Software License

    Sound Devices, LLC product, even if Sound Devices, LLC has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • Page 50: Warranty And Technical Support

    Warranty and Technical Support Warranty & Service Sound Devices, LLC warrants the PIX 240 and PIX 220 Portable Video Recorder against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) year from date of original retail purchase. This is a non-transferable warranty that extends only to the original purchaser. Sound Devices, LLC will repair or replace the product at its discretion at no charge.
  • Page 51 PIX 220 and PIX 240, v 1.07 - Printed in U.S.A.

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