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GRASS VALLEY DCR 4000 Venom FlashPak User Manual

GRASS VALLEY DCR 4000 Venom FlashPak User Manual

Solid-state recorder designed to be used in conjunction with grass valley's viper filmstream camera
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User's Guide
3922 496 30561
Version 2.0 June 2006
DCR 4000
Venom FlashPak

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide 3922 496 30561 Version 2.0 June 2006 DCR 4000 Venom FlashPak...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide Declaration of Conformity We, Grass Valley Nederland B.V., Kapittelweg 10, 4827 HG Breda, The Netherlands, declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in compliance with the following standards: • EN60065 : Safety • EN55103-1 : EMC (Emission) •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Installation Introduction ..........1-1 Specifications .

  • Page 4: Important Information

    • There are no user servicable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only or contact your local Grass Valley representative. • Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired, the apparatus must be made inoperative and secured against any unintended operation.
  • Page 5 DCR 4000 User’s Guide Cautions Cautions indicate procedures or practices that should be followed to prevent damage or destruction to equipment or property. • Always switch off the camera before changing the power supply. • Be extremely careful with the connectors between the camera head and the adapter.
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  • Page 7: Chapter 1 - Installation

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Installation Chapter 1 Installation 1.1 Introduction Venom FlashPak is a solid-state recorder designed to be used in conjunction with Grass Valley's Viper FilmStream Camera. The use of Venom gives an on-board recording capability matched to the outputs of the Viper, with full quality uncompressed recording of all formats supported by Viper.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Installation 1.2 Specifications Table 1-1. DCR 4000 Venom FlashPak specifications General Power requirements battery operated: 14 Vdc or external supply: 15 Vdc, 4A max. (8A when Viper is powered from the same power supply) Power consumption...

  • Page 9: Connectors And Switches

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Installation 1.3 Connectors and Switches 1.3.1 Connectors on Venom AUDIO OUT 12 V DC HDSDI A -> HDSDI B -> HDSDI A & B : BNC connectors give playback or monitoring outputs according to the format recorded.

  • Page 10: Controls On Venom

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Installation 1.4 Controls on Venom power ready play record menu VENOM FlashPak Bluetooth backlight POWER POWER LIGHT LIGHT BT BT escape READY READY RECORD RECORD PLAY PLAY select DOWN UP UP DOWN DOWN STOP STOP PLAY PLAY record stop play navigate...

  • Page 11: Assembly

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Installation 1.5 Assembly 1.5.1 Docking Kit The LDK 6506/30 Docking Kit contains the following parts: • Docking Plate; • Mounting Frame; • 1x 0.50m connecting cable; • 4x Mounting bolts 1.5.2 Assembling the Docking Kit The Docking Plate can be mounted on the Mounting Frame in one of two positions and is fixed in place using the four bolts supplied.
  • Page 12 DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Installation Top mounting position Rear mounting position Connect the cable to the camera before attaching the Mounting Frame to the camera. Insert the connector fully, aligning the red dots on both parts, and turn the locking ring to firmly hold it in place.

  • Page 13: Addendum

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Installation 1.5.3 Addendum Before attaching the Mounting Frame to the camera, it is necessary to replace the existing rear camera mounting foot with the new one supplied. Remove the existing foot by undoing four bolts. Use these bolts and washers to fix the replacement mounting foot.

  • Page 14: Connecting Dc Power

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Installation 1.5.5 Connecting DC Power Power is connected to the Docking Adaptor from either a battery pack or a power supply. From the Docking Plate power is supplied both to the Venom and the Viper via the multicore cable.

  • Page 15: Synchronizing With Other Devices

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Installation 1.6 Synchronizing with other devices When the Viper and Venom are to be synchronized with other cameras for a multi- camera shoot or with other devices such as audio recorders or motion control rigs, it is necessary to connect Genlock and/or Time Code.

  • Page 16: Time Code Applications

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Installation 1-10 1.7 Time code applications 1.7.1 Single Viper-Venom configuration Only one Viper plus Venom is being used. A real time clock is available inside the Venom. This clock is used to creat the SMPTE time code. The clock can be adjusted in the menu on the LCD screen.

  • Page 17: Multiple Viper-Venom Configuration With Multiple Clock-It Boxes

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Installation 1-11 1.7.3 Multiple Viper-Venom configuration with multiple Clock-It boxes The mechanism described under 2 had the disadvantage that the time code and synchronization are lost when the camera and Venom are switched off. In a ‘battery powered situation’...
  • Page 18 DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Installation 1-12 version 2.0 | June 2006...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 - Using Venom With Viper

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Using Venom with Viper Chapter 2 Using Venom with Viper 2.1 Initial Screen Displays When power is first connected, the following screen will appear for approximately 3 seconds. POWER POWER LIGHT LIGHT READY READY RECORD RECORD PLAY PLAY...

  • Page 20: Idle Screen With Source Signal

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Using Venom with Viper 2.1.2 Idle Screen with source signal POWER POWER LIGHT LIGHT READY READY RECORD RECORD PLAY PLAY REMAINING TIME 02:12 IN:1080psf24 > TAKE 009 03:28 NO METADATA ↓ DOWN DOWN STOP STOP PLAY PLAY When a source signal is present, the display shows the format of the signal,...

  • Page 21: Formats Recorded On Venom

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Using Venom with Viper 2.2 Formats recorded on Venom The Venom FlashPak can record all formats that can be output from a Viper FilmStream Camera. FilmStream gives the highest quality recording, but the intended workflow of the production or the need for longer record times may make an alternative format the better choice.

  • Page 22: Recording Display

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Using Venom with Viper 2.3.1 Recording Display Before recording starts the idle display will show remaining recording time and the last Take number and duration. POWER POWER LIGHT LIGHT READY READY RECORD RECORD PLAY PLAY REMAINING TIME 08:10 IN:1080psf24 >...

  • Page 23: Erasing Takes

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Using Venom with Viper Audio output is from the stereo jack plug on the Venom. During playback the display will show the date and timecode, format and take number. Counters show both the elapsed time and the remaining time for the Take being played.
  • Page 24 DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Using Venom with Viper When the down arrow is shown next to the [DOWN] button, press [DOWN] to show the message "Erase Take" POWER POWER LIGHT LIGHT READY READY RECORD RECORD PLAY PLAY REMAINING TIME 02:12 TAKE 00:27 1080psf24 **...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 - Menu Structure

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Menu Structure Chapter 3 Menu Structure From the Idle screen, further menus are available POWER POWER LIGHT LIGHT READY READY RECORD RECORD PLAY PLAY REMAINING TIME 02:12 IN:1080psf24 > TAKE 009 03:28 NO METADATA ↓ DOWN DOWN PLAY...

  • Page 26: Take Menu

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Menu Structure 3.1 Take menu Selecting opens a screen showing all recorded takes and their durations.. POWER POWER LIGHT LIGHT READY READY PLAY PLAY RECORD RECORD >TAKE 00:27 TAKE 00:25 TAKE 01:12 TAKE 00:59 DOWN DOWN PLAY PLAY...

  • Page 27: Metadata Menu

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Menu Structure Press [SEL] to erase the take. For safety you are asked to confirm erasing by pressing two buttons simultaneously. POWER POWER LIGHT LIGHT READY READY RECORD RECORD PLAY PLAY ERASE TAKE 1 ? TO ERASE THIS TAKE PLEASE PRESS [SELECT] + [UP]...
  • Page 28 DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Menu Structure SET PREROLL TIME: On playback, the Venom can be set to give a preroll to allow external devices to synchronise. Press [SEL] to allow preroll time entry. POWER POWER LIGHT LIGHT READY READY RECORD RECORD PLAY...
  • Page 29 DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Menu Structure The cursor is moved by using the [REC] button to move left and the [spare] button to move right. [STOP] will decrease the value, [PLAY] will increase it. To move to Time Entry, press [SEL] POWER POWER LIGHT...

  • Page 30: Setting Menu

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Menu Structure Scrolling down shows the next three items: POWER POWER LIGHT LIGHT READY READY PLAY PLAY RECORD RECORD TOOLS AND SETTINGS > ERASE ALL ↑ FIRMWARE VERSION SERVICE MODE DOWN DOWN PLAY PLAY STOP STOP ERASE ALL: To erase all takes on this FlashPak, press [SEL] You will be asked to confirm the operation.

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 - Metadata

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Metadata Chapter 4 Metadata Venom FlashPak contains the ability to record Metadata for each take. According to the application used, this can include Production information, names of the participants and other identification details. Before recording a Take, the information for Metadata is compiled off-line and transmitted to Venom via Bluetooth.
  • Page 32 DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Metadata The main interface windows are then shown as below. There are three main sections: • Metadata Window • Status Window • Command Windows Select the Connect window to connect to the selected Venom FlashPak. Once connection is established, the Status window will show the current state of the Venom - Ready / Record / Play.

  • Page 33: Accessing Take Information

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Metadata 4.2 Accessing Take information Selecting the FP Commands window will show Takes already recorded. When a Take is selected it can be viewed using the PDA as a remote control to PLAY and STOP that Take provided the Venom is currently in Ready mode, and not already playing or recording.
  • Page 34 DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Metadata After a TAKE has been selected [Recv] will download existing Metadata from that Take on the FlashPak. This will be shown in a tree structure in the main Metadata window. Existing data can be opened for editing by selecting [Edit MD]. By using this function, Metadata from one take can be used as a basis for the information needed on the next take, e.g.

  • Page 35: Entering Or Editing Metadata

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Metadata 4.3 Entering or Editing Metadata The same windows are used for either entering new Metadata or editing existing Metadata. There are 5 windows: Production Description: Overall information about the title and ownership of the production.

  • Page 36: Transmitting Metadata To Venom

    DCR 4000 User’s Guide | Metadata 4.4 Transmitting Metadata to Venom In order to write the new or edited Metadata to Venom it must be transmitted using the [Send] command. The Metadata must be sent to the FlashPak before starting the recording of the Take to which it refers.
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