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Sound Devices PIX 260i User Manual

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PIX 260i
Rack Mount Production Video Recorder
User Guide
Firmware rev. 2.10
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
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  • Page 1 PIX 260i Rack Mount Production Video Recorder User Guide Firmware rev. 2.10 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sound Devices File Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 4 PIX 260i User Guide Synchronization and Timecode Sync Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Timecode Modes .
  • Page 5 PIX 260i User Guide Up/Down/Cross Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 File Storage .

  • Page 6: Limitation Of Liability

    OR ARISING OUT OF ITS CONTRACTS WITH ITS CUSTOMERS OR OTHER THIRD PARTIES. NOTWITHSTANDING AND WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL SOUND DEVICES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT OF DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS PAID BY THE END USER FOR THE PRODUCTS AS TO WHICH ANY LIABILITY HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO EXIST.

  • Page 7: Manual Conventions

    .wav file (Audio Only Mode). The mode is determined by the Setup Menu option [System - Video/Audio Mode]. When set to [Video + Audio (QuickTime), the PIX 260i is in Video Mode. When set to Audio Only Poly (Wave) or Audio Only Mono (Wave) the PIX 260i is in Audio Mode.

  • Page 8: Panel Descriptions

    PIX 260i User Guide Panel Descriptions Front Panel Control Knob LCD Display The Control Knob can be both turned and Displays operating information when the pressed. Use the Control Knob to navi- On-Screen Display (OSD) is active(See gate between menu settings and to select “On-Screen Display”, page...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rewind Button gate, control, and enter metadata into the When Stopped, press to cue up the previ- PIX 260i. Keyboards with integrated USB ous file for Playback. During Playback hubs are not compatible. and Pause, press once to jump to the...
  • Page 10 8 channels of AES digital audio input Connector for approved 2.5-inch SATA and 8 channels of AES digital output. (See drives. Sound Devices maintains a list of “Connector Pin Assignments”, page tested and approved media for use with PIX video recorders. Visit www.soundde-...

  • Page 11: Pix-Caddy 2 (Optional)

    The PIX-CADDY 2 is an accessory to connect approved 2.5” drives to the front-panel drive bays. When removed from a PIX 260i, the PIX-CADDY 2 operates as a high-speed drive interface to Mac OS and Windows computers via the onboard FireWire800, USB 3.0, or the optional PIX-DOCK Thun- derbolt interface.

  • Page 12: Menu And Navigation

    PIX 260i User Guide 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. On-Screen Display The On-Screen Display (OSD) provides information superimposed over the Main View.

  • Page 13: Menu

    Forward/Shuttle. Menu Press MENU (keyboard: F1) to enter the Setup Menu. Most settings of the PIX 260i are accessed and changed from the Setup Menu. Navigate between menu items by turning the Control Knob and pressing it to select. When in a menu, press MENU to go back to the previous screen.

  • Page 14: Audio Screen

    PIX 260i User Guide Audio Screen From any screen, press AUDIO (keyboard: F3) to view the Audio Screen. The Audio Screen displays all audio input levels and provides configuration of Track Arming, Track Naming, Input Source selection, Input Gain, and Input Delay. The Audio Screen by default displays 16 tracks at a time. This can be changed to 8, 16, or 32 track displays in [Audio - Audio Screen Meters].

  • Page 15: File List

    PIX 260i User Guide File List Press FILES (keyboard: F2) to display the File List; A list of all of the recorded takes. Takes are ar- ranged chronologically and grouped by Reel. Turn the Control Knob to highlight an item. Press Play to start playback of the highlighted take.
  • Page 16 PIX 260i User Guide While in the File List press FILES to collapse all Reel folders and multi-file clips to ease file naviga- tion. Take Details Screen From the File List, highlight a file and press the Control Knob to view the Take Details Screen. To view Multi-file Take details, highlight the menu item with the file extension then press and hold the Control Knob.

  • Page 17: Metadata Screen

    PIX 260i User Guide Metadata Screen The Metadata screen gives you quick access to certain metadata for the previous, current, and next WAV recordings, letting you change the data in an instant. The metadata you can edit includes: Scene Use any alphanumeric value to name the scene.

  • Page 18: Lcd

    PIX 260i User Guide Phrase List The phrase list is a feature that lets you predefine a list of up to twenty most commonly used phras- es, which can be added to WAV files as part of the Notes metadata. This list, once defined, can be used via the Metadata screen or the Take Details screen.

  • Page 19: Inputs And Outputs

    The PIX 260i accepts video input signals over HDMI, HD-SDI, and single link 3G-SDI Level A and B. The PIX 260i does not accept analog video signals. See the specifications section for a complete list of sup- ported frame rates.

  • Page 20: Audio Inputs

    PIX 260i: White = Stopped, Red = Record, Green = Playback. Audio Inputs The PIX 260i can record up to 32 tracks from a vast array of audio input sources in both Video and Audio modes:...

  • Page 21: Ethernet

    3. Click the plus symbol (+) where the column of the desired Dante transmitting device inter- sects with the row of the PIX 260i you wish to set input sources on. This expands the table to display a matrix of the transmitting device’s outputs to the PIX 260i’s inputs.
  • Page 22 PIX 260i User Guide Dante Redundancy When [Network - Dante Redundancy Mode] is set to On, the PIX 260i’s Primary and Secondary Ethernet ports both transmit Dante Audio data over separate networks. This provides a fail safe of the Dante system if one of the networks should fail.
  • Page 23 PIX 260i User Guide 3. Press the Control Knob to focus the highlighter on the selected track’s parameters. The high- lighter will become orange and focus on a single column in the track. 4. Rotate the Control Knob to highlight the Source column.

  • Page 24: Audio Outputs

    [Audio - HDMI/AES Output]. Dante Audio Outputs Tracks 1-32 are permanently routed to Dante Outputs 1-32 respectively. Up to four PIX 260i units can be daisy-chained using their built-in internal Ethernet switches. If using five or more PIX 260i units, Sound Devices recommends using an external Ethernet Switch in a star configuration.

  • Page 25: Ethernet

    PIX 260i User Guide Ethernet The PRI and SEC Ethernet ports on the rear panel of the PIX 260i are used for a variety of PIX 260i functions/features: • Dante (32-Channel Audio I/O over network) (See “Dante Audio Inputs”, page • PIX Grouping (See “Network Grouping”, page...

  • Page 26: Video Monitoring Features

    The following image is a luminance ramp signal displayed on a PIX 260i with no exposure assist en- abled. Screen shots in the following sections show the effect of the various Exposure Assist features on this test signal.
  • Page 27 PIX 260i User Guide 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 59-78 Light Grey 53-58 Pink 49-52 Medium Grey...

  • Page 28: Focus Assist

    PIX 260i User Guide 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. Focus assist is enabled pressing LCD + MENU. The word “FOCUS” is displayed in yellow text on the OSD when Focus Assist is enabled.
  • Page 29 PIX 260i User Guide Edge Enhance The Edge Enhance filter uses an algorithm which enhances the variation of the luminance of all edges present in the video image. The following image comparison demonstrates the effect of Edge Enhance on an image with a shallow depth-of-field and a short focal length (top) and a longer focal...

  • Page 30: Zoom

    Fast Forward buttons move left and right, respectively. Flip Display Some mounting situations require the PIX 260i (or camera) to be upside-down. The LCD output can be vertically inverted to facilitate upside-down operation with the Setup Menu option [LCD Monitor - Verical Flip Display]. The Setup Menu option [LCD Monitor - Horizontal Flip Display] option reverses the LCD output signal hoizontally (mirror image).

  • Page 31: Recording

    Time, and drives actively recording turn red. The PIX 260i is a record-priority device and will enter record any time the REC button is pressed. If the PIX 260i is not ready to record when a record com- mand is given, the PIX 260i will enter a Record Pending state. In this state the REC key will flash red.

  • Page 32: File Splitting

    Upon powering up, the PIX 260i will search for any .SDA or .SDV files on all drives and finalize them to their respective .WAV or .MOV formats.

  • Page 33: Selecting A Video Codec

    SDI stream or if it outputs PsF signal over HDMI, then the Setup Menu option [Video - Input PsF Detect] can be set to Interpret 1080i as PsF. This will force the PIX 260i to treat all 1080i signal as if it were PsF and deinterlace it accordingly.

  • Page 34: Audio Track Arming

    When Setup Menu option [System - Video/Audio Mode] is set to Audio Only Poly (Wave) or Audio Only Mono (Wave) the PIX 260i is in Audio Mode. In Audio Mode, the PIX 260i records only audio signal to uncompressed PCM .wav files.
  • Page 35 PIX 260i User Guide Mono Wave files can be written to a maximum of 2 SSD’s. Recording Mono Wave files to a mechanical (spinning) hard drive is not supported. Poly (Wave) File Format writes a single file to each target drive per take. All armed audio tracks are interleaved into a single file.

  • Page 36: F Sampling Rate Modes

    PIX 260i User Guide F Sampling Rate Modes 48.048k and 48.048kF The 48.048kF mode (F can stand for “fake”, “faux”, or “Fostex”) is a specific compatibility mode for use with the Fostex DV40 software (1.74 and previous), Avid, Final Cut Pro, and other post-produc- tion environments that do not recognize audio files written at 48.048 kHz.

  • Page 37: Video Scaling And Frame Rate Conversion

    [Video - File Resolution/Rate] contains entries with a combination of integer and non-integer frame rates (such as 1080p30/29.97). When any of these options are selected, the PIX 260i will record in the indicated integer frame rate if the input video is an integer frame rate or record in the indicated non- integer frame rate if the input video is a non-integer frame rate.

  • Page 38: Up And Down Conversion

    16:9 aspect ratio. Up-conversion is the process of fitting standard-definition video (with a 4:3 aspect ratio) into a high-definition, 16:9 frame. Down-conversion is the opposite process. The PIX 260i has various options for up and down conversion: Down-Conversion Letterbox: Maintains the same height and width ratio.
  • Page 39 PIX 260i User Guide 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.

  • Page 40: Playback Operation

    83). Playback video is shown on the onboard LCD display and is sent to the video outputs. The PIX 260i’s video playback clock is determined by the setting in [Timecode/Sync - Sync Reference -Video Playback]. Audio Only playback clock is determined by the setting in [Timecode/Sync - Sync Ref -Audio Only Mode].

  • Page 41: Shuttle Playback Mode

    Shuttle Playback Mode In Shuttle Playback Mode the PIX 260i is capable of playing back at various rates in forward and in reverse. To immediately enter Shuttle Playback Mode from the Main View, press the Control Knob. The cued file will begin playback at half speed (Fast Forwardx1/2).

  • Page 42: Looping Playback

    To exit looping, hold down Play () for 1 second. Playback Mode By default, when a file is selected for playback, the PIX 260i will play the file immedi- ately and stop playback when the end of the file is reached. The Setup Menu options [System - Playback Start mode] and [System - Playback mode] alter this behavior.

  • Page 43: Play List

    Files can be added to a Play List to be played back in a specific order. Play List functions are accessed from the File Detail view of any file. By default, the PIX 260i will play files in the order that they are Playback Mode] arranged in the File List.

  • Page 44: Playback Rate Of Audio Files

    Playback Rate of Audio Files Audio files (WAV) are always played back at the sample rate of the PIX 260i. The sample rate that the file was originally recorded at (and that is stamped in the file’s header) will be ignored by PIX 260i during playback, and the PIX 260i will play the file at the current sample rate, as determined by Setup Menu option [Timecode/Sync - Sync Ref - Audio Only Mode].

  • Page 45: Synchronization And Timecode

    In other words, the PIX 260i references this clock and synchro- nizes its own clock to it. The PIX 260i writes files based on this clock as well - each audio sample and video frame written out to the file is synchronized to the incoming video. This way, the PIX 260i is always completely in sync with the connected video source - there can never be any drift of audio or video between the camera and the PIX.

  • Page 46: Sync Reference

    In Video Mode the PIX 260i’s sync source is always the incoming video signal when stopped and while recording. This is to ensure that the PIX 260i is always in sync with the incoming video source. During Playback of QuickTime files, the PIX 260i can reference its own Internal clock, Video Input (SDI/HDMI), or Genlock signal at the SYNC IN BNC.

  • Page 47: Out

    The setting of this is parameter is found in Setup Menu option [Timecode/Sync - Sync Out]. When the Sync Out of the PIX 260i is not needed, set this option to Off. When using the Lockit to gener- ate the Sync (genlock) for a camera, the frame rate and resolution must be set for the camera’s sync input.

  • Page 48: Timecode Modes

    Freerun Auto Mute Functions the same as Freerun mode except timecode signal is muted from the timecode output when the PIX 260i is in Stopped mode. This allows rec-run functionality when Rec Run mode is not suitable (e.g. Multi-camera shoots).

  • Page 49: Timecode Input Sources

    Genlock In this scenario, the PIX 260i is the master source of video sync. Set the output of the sync generator to a selected rate and connect the PIX 260i Sync Out (Genlock) to the same camera. Feed the time-...
  • Page 50 SDI/HDMI In this scenario, each camera is its own master video sync source , but the PIX 260i is the source of the timecode. The PIX 260i records its files based on the camera’s clock. The heads will match per- fectly, but the tails may drift depending on the cameras’...
  • Page 51 MENU IN CF EX The wordclock output on the PIX 260i is synchronous with incoming video signal. The wordclock output can be used to sync external audio recorders to any camera. To enable wordclock output, set Setup Menu item [Timecode/Sync - Sync Out] to Wordclock, Follows Video In.

  • Page 52: Network Grouping

    Setup Menu option [Network - Network Group] assigns the PIX 260i to one of four available groups. In this section, the term “unit” refers to PIX 250i, PIX 260i, or PIX 270i Video Recorders, or the 970 Audio Recorder, unless otherwise specified.

  • Page 53: Grouped Settings

    Transport control (Record, Play, Pause, Stop, Jog, Shuttle, Fast Forward, and Rewind) of grouped units is linked. Recording and playback is frame-synchronized among PIX 260i and PIX 270i units in a group. When a file is selected for playback, all units in the group will play the file of that same name if it exists.
  • Page 54 PIX 260i User Guide To effectively use Loop Play Mode with grouped units: 1. Press and hold Play until the OSD reads LOOP. 2. Repeat step 1 on all units in the group. Now when a clip is looped, the units will remain in sync.

  • Page 55: External Control

    Web Interface - PIXNET When either the primary (PRI) or secondary (SEC) Ethernet ports on the PIX 260i rear panel are con- nected to an Ethernet network (via switch or router), or direct to a computer (ad-hoc), the PIX 260i can be controlled remotely via PIXNET.
  • Page 56 The PIX 260i’s web IP address must be determined before accessing PIXNET: 1. Make sure that the PIX 260i is powered on and connected to a network or directly to a com- puter via one of the rear panel Ethernet connectors.
  • Page 57 46). Click on the Name to open the Unit Page for that particular unit. Address Bar Video Input Details Type in PIX 260i IP Address to connect to Displays the resolution, frame rate, and PIXNET. source (SDI or HDMI) of incoming video signal.
  • Page 58 PIX 260i User Guide PIXNET Unit Page The Unit page allows for near full remote control of the 260i via the web browser. All Units Page button File Format Click to return to All Units Page. Displays current file format (poly or mono WAV files).

  • Page 59: Pixnet Unit Page Main View And Menu Tabs

    The Unit Page can display many different menus. The menus are accessed by clicking on the tabs of the Unit Page. Not all PIX 260i menu items or features are available from PIXNET. Main View The Main View is always the first to appear when a Unit Page is open and is displayed whenever no other tab is selected.
  • Page 60 The Audio Menu provides quick access to the various PIX 260i audio settings and windows. These are separated by the views Audio Settings, Tracks, and Output Matrix. When Audio Settings is se- lected, the PIX 260i Audio Setup Menu options are displayed and can be edited directly from the web browser.

  • Page 61: Triggering Recording From External Timecode

    The PIX 260i can be configured to start recordings when incoming timecode begins rolling and stop when it becomes stationary. This is generally referred to as Record Run timecode. The master time- code device should be setup in this manner. To configure the PIX 260i to follow Record Run com- mands: 1. Set Setup Menu option [Remote Control - Rec Start/Stop] to Timecode.

  • Page 62: Triggering Recording From Sdi Flag Bits

    Start and stop flags embedded in the SDI signal from some cameras can be used to start and stop recording of the PIX 260i. To enable this feature, set Setup Menu option [Remote Control - Rec Start/Stop] to the SDI Flag option that refers to the manufacturer of the connected camera.

  • Page 63: Usb Keyboard

    PIX 260i User Guide USB Keyboard The PIX 260i supports standard USB keyboards connected to the USB A connector on the front panel. The keyboard can be used to navigate menus, enter text, and control PIX 260i Transport functions. The following table shows common functions for an attached keyboard: Keyboards with integrated USB hubs are not supported.

  • Page 64: Storage And File Management

    Supported Storage Devices Sound Devices maintains a list of storage devices that are approved for use with the PIX 260i. An up- to-date list of supported storage devices can be found online: http://www.sounddevices.com/approved Approved mechanical drives are recommended for use only in stationary applications. Excessive vibration or motion may cause data corruption when using mechanical drives.
  • Page 65 PIX 260i User Guide Mac OSX 10.6.4 and below does not support exFAT volumes. Formatting To format a drive: 1. Make sure the drive to be formatted is connected to the recorder and note which drive num- ber it is. 2. Open Setup Menu option [File Storage - Erase/Re-format].

  • Page 66: Metadata

    This field consists of a numeric value between 1 and 999. It is intended to indicate what reel the recording is part of. The PIX 260i will create a folder at the root level for each Reel. Recorded files are placed inside the current Reel folder.

  • Page 67: Audio File Metadata

    Audio Screen. Audio File Metadata PIX 260i Broadcast Wave Files include iXML (revision 1.5) data and bEXT chunk data. For bEXT and iXML-aware software applications this data is available. For applications that don’t recognize bEXT or iXML, this information is ignored. The following chart details the supported metadata param- eters.
  • Page 68 Editing Audio Metadata Audio metadata can be edited from the PIX 260i before, during, or after recording. Metadata edits to a take will ripple to that same take on all drives. To edit the Notes, Scene, Take, Track Names, or Circled field of any audio take: 1. Press FILES to access the File List.

  • Page 69: File Management

    PIX 260i User Guide Next Take Current (recording)Take Previous (recorded) Takes 3. Press the Control Knob to access the Take Details screen. (For multi-file entries, hold the Control Knob) 4. Rotate the Control Knob to select the desired field for editing. 5. Press the Control Knob and use the on-screen keyboard or attached USB keyboard to enter text.
  • Page 70 File Size Limit To aid in maintaining manageable file sizes, the PIX 260i will automatically begin writing a new file after a set amount of minutes has elapsed in a recording (Video Mode) or after a file size limit has been reached (Audio Mode).

  • Page 71: Folder Structure

    Folder Structure All files generated by the PIX 260i are placed into a Reel folder. The Reel Folder name is defined by a setting in [File Storage - Reel Format], and the number is defined by the Reel metadata, which is set in [File Storage - Reel].
  • Page 72 PIX 260i User Guide 1. Attach an Ethernet cable from either PIX 260i Ethernet port to a computer or a LAN (Local Area Network) connection. 2. Enter Setup Menu [File Storage - Drive Record/Network Mode] to access the Record/Net- work mode menu for all drives.

  • Page 73: Setup Management And Firmware Upgrades

    .MOV or .WAV format. The FileSafe utility (currently available for Windows OS) can be used to recover .SDA and .SDV files in the absence of a PIX recorder. Download the FileSafe utility from the Sound Devices website: http://www.sounddevices.com/products/filesafe/downloads/ Sound Reports Sound reports are comma-delineated CSV files based on WAV file metadata.

  • Page 74: Custom Default Settings And Setup Menu Option Visibil

    Formatting a storage device will also remove any setup files that are on the drive. Setup files can be stored on a computer and copied back to the root of a PIX 260i drive to be loaded on the PIX 260i.

  • Page 75: Factory Restore

    1. Download the new .prg file from the Sound Devices website. 2. Copy this file to an approved drive, and connect to the PIX 260i. 3. Ensure that the power source for the PIX 260i is reliable. Power loss during a firmware up- grade process can produce unexpected results.

  • Page 76: Setup Menu Options

    Various functions and ports may become inactive while firmware is updating. Setup Menu Options The Setup Menu controls a wide range of parameters for the PIX 260i. 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 77: Video

    » 10 hours Choose the file size limit of .wav files. When the limit • 2 GB Wave File Split Every is reached, the PIX 260i will create a new .wav file » 4 GB (labeled sequentially) and continue recording. » Drive-Reel-Clip •...

  • Page 78: Audio

    1080p30. If a differ- Codec • ProRes 4444 330Mb/s, 12bit ent resolution and frame rate is selected, the PIX 260i • ProRes 422HQ 220Mb/s, 10bit will use the corresponding DNxHD data rate. » ProRes 422 145Mb/s, 10bit •...

  • Page 79: Timecode/Sync

    PIX 260i User Guide Parameter Name Description Options • 16-bits Audio Mode Bit Depth The bit depth of recorded .wav files » 24-bits » 2 secs The amount of pre-record buffer for audio-only record- Audio Mode Pre-Roll Time ing. 0-10 seconds in 1 second increments.
  • Page 80 • Freerun Auto Mute • Record Run Sets the running mode for the internal timecode gen- Timecode Mode erator and/or the method which the PIX 260i receives • 24h Run SMPTE timecode.. • 24h Run Auto Mute • Ext TC (LTC) •...
  • Page 81 • Genlock, Follows Video In • Wordclock, Follows Video In Sets the duration that a valid timecode sig- nal has to be recognized by the PIX 260i » 0 sec before generating a new take when using ex- Auto-Record Hold Off...

  • Page 82: Lcd Monitor

    PIX 260i User Guide LCD Monitor Parameter Name Description Options » False Color, 12-step • False Color, 4-step Exposure Assist Sets the type of Exposure assist tool. • Zebras 1 • Zebras 2 • Zebras 1+2 » Peaking Focus Assist Sets the type of Focus Assist tool.

  • Page 83: Remote Control

    » Off • SDI Flag - RED • SDI Flag - Panasonic • SDI Flag - Panasonic (Varicam) Determines what method the PIX 260i uses to auto- Rec Start/Stop • SDI Flag - Canon matically start and stop recordings. • SDI Flag - Sony •...

  • Page 84: Network

    PIX 260i User Guide Network Parameter Name Description Options Sets name of PIX 260i. This must be unique within a This PIX’s Name » PIX260 network. Grouping Sub-menu for network grouping settings. » No Group • Group 1 Groups with other PIX 250i, PIX 260i, PIX 270i, and Network Group •...

  • Page 85: Quick Setup

    PIX 260i User Guide Parameter Name Description Options » 12h Selects between 12 or 24 hour format for the time-of- Time Format day clock • 24h » MM/DD/YY Selects between MM/DD/YY and DD/MM/YY date Date Format format • DD/MM/YY Set Date/Time Set the time and date •...

  • Page 86: Button Shortcuts

    PIX 260i User Guide Button Shortcuts Button Combination Effect AUDIO + Control Knob rotate Change HP source. AUDIO + LCD From the Audio view: Solo the highlighted channel in the headphones. LCD + Control Knob press Adjust LCD and button brightness.
  • Page 87 PIX 260i User Guide BNC (2) Mates with BNC male connector (Timecode input & Unbalanced, coaxial connection output) Mates with BNC male connector BNC (2) Center pin–signal Unbalanced, coaxial connection, 75 ohm (SDI input & output) Sleeve–ground connectors recommended Mates with BNC male connector...

  • Page 88: Specifications

    6–Transmit Common 7–Transmit B 8–Receive A 9–Ground For Ethernet Network connection, Ethernet 8P6C-F (2) Standard 8P8C file transfer, Dante, and PIX 260i grouping. (Ethernet) Mates with Cat-5 USB-B (1) For Factory use only. Mates with USB Standard USB-B receptacle (Factory) Standard-B plug.

  • Page 89: Appendix A - Supported Files

    The PIX 260i supports up to 32 Tracks of audio in a QuickTime file. When exporting the QuickTime file for PIX 260i playback be certain to use only 2 audio streams (PIX 260i can handle up to 32 audio tracks over one QuickTime audio stream).

  • Page 90: Sdi

    PIX 260i User Guide Specifications Input • 4:4:4 or 4:2:2; 12, 10, or 8-bit • 3G-SDI (levels A and B), HD-SDI, or SDI Output • 4:4:4 or 4:2:2; 12, 10, or 8-bit • 3G-SDI (level A), HD-SDI, or SDI SMPTE...

  • Page 91: Audio Recording

    Two, front-mounted Sound Devices approved 2.5-inch drives (or Sound Devices approved CF cards with PIX-CADDY CF. Poly WAV recording only) eSATAp conected drives Two, rear panel eSATAp ports for drives meeting Sound Devices specifications, supplies 5V @ 2A See Sound Devices’ website for a list of approved media:...

  • Page 92: Timecode And Sync

    PIX 260i User Guide Timecode and Sync Modes Supported Freerun, 24 Hour run, Record run, External (LTC or SDI/HDMI) Frame Rates 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97DF, 29.97ND, 30DF, 30ND Accuracy • +/- 0.2ppm (½ frame per 24hrs) accuracy • Holds accurate timecode for 4 hours after power is removed Timecode Inputs / Outputs •...
  • Page 93 PIX 260i User Guide 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 Product Name: PIX Video Recorder...
  • Page 94 Sound Devices, LLC product, even if Sound Devices, LLC has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • Page 95: 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 260i Video Recorder based exclusively on the fact that it meets our minimum system requirements.
  • Page 97 PIX 260i, v 2.10 - Printed in U.S.A.

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