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PIX 260i - User Guide and Technical Information

1. 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 clocks Camera to PIX with Word Clock Connection to Audio Recorder SDI HDMI I Wordclock I The word clock output on the PIX 260i 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 SOUND DEVICES m PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information External Control RS422 The PIX 260i conforms to the Sony P2 9 pin machine control standard over RS422 The PIX 260i acts as a slave only not as a master To ensure consistent RS422 operation the PIX 260i identifies itself as a Sony BVW 75 when queried by RS422 controllers To enable RS422 set Remote Control RS422 to On The following functions are utilized by the PIX 260i over RS422 e RECORD STOP PLAYBACK e SHUTTLE e STOP RECORDING e FFWD e T BAR e PLAY e REW LOCATE to Timecode e PAUSE e JOG LOCATE to Cue Mark PIX Grouping When multiple PIX 260i units are in use they can be grouped together to ease transpo
2. PIX260 PIX 001 006b mov PIX260 PIX 001 009 wav PIX260 PIX 001 010 wav v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information While in the File List press the Files button to collapse all Reel folders and multi file clips to ease file navigation The File List is not available during recording or playback If the File List is open when record or playback is engaged the File List will close and return to the Main View It is recommended that files in the same play list or reel be of the same resolution frame rate and codec File Details From the File List highlight a file and press the Control Knob to view the File Details of that file Hold the Control knob to access File Details of multi file takes To view Multi file Clip details high light the menu item with file extension then press and hold the Control Knob File Details include Start time code Video codec Broadcast Wave Timecode frames per second Media Timecode user bits File size Video resolution Duration Video frame rate Audio Format A AA 010 wav E Returns to file list 2 Notes 3 Scene 4 Take 5 Delete Start TC 00 00 00 00 Audio Fmt 48k 24b 2ch Duration 3m 40 75s TC fps 29 97nd Created Today 9 40AM User bits 00 00 00 00 Frame Res Media HD1 001 Codec Brodcast WAV File Size 0 12GB Actions
3. Drive Reel Clip Reel Clip CamID Reel Clip Reel Scene Take Scene Take RED File Format Arri File Format Off PIX Name Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Parameter Name Description Options deo A An identifying character for a camera single alpha to Z Current Reel number When the Reel number is d altered the Clip number is reset to 1 numeric Cli Current Clip number When the Reel number is 1 P altered the Clip number is reset to 1 numeric Current Scene name When the Scene name is Scene 1 Scene Shot altered the Take number is reset to 1 multi alphanumeric 11 Take Current take number When the Scene name is 1 altered the Take number is reset to 1 numeric 1 Disabled The method used to increment the Scene Shot value Scene Increment Mode when Stop FF is pressed on the Main View Numeric Character Erase Re format Drive 1 Format any or all attached drives When all is se e Erase Re format Drive 2 lected all drives will share the same volume label but Erase Re format Drive 3 h dri will be suffixed with a unique drive S nan a Erase Re format Drive 4 Erase Re format All drives Parameter Name Description Options HDMI 1 Video Input Physical source to derive recorded video from SDI Same as Vid
4. Interpret 1080i as PsF HD output type employs SMPTE 292M HD SDI on HD 4 2 2 10 bit SDI output 3G output type employs SMPTE 424M 3G 444 12 bit 3G SDI on SDI output 4 4 4 12 bit Off Superimpose the current timecode over the video sig SDI out nal on the selected output Timecode value appears in HDMI out lower left corner of the frame ou SDI HDMI out Description Options 44 1 kHz 47 952k 47 952kF 48k 48 048k 48 048kF Audio Mode Bit Depth The bit depth of recorded wav files pid E The amount of pre record buffer for audio only record 2 secs 3 Audio Mode Pre Roll Time ing 0 10 seconds in 1 second increments When Input Gain is linked adjusting an Input s gain Off 4 Input Gain Linking adjusts all other Input Gains by the same amount Any 0 offsets at the time of linking are maintained i When Input Delay is linked adjusting an Input s delay off 5 Input Delay Linking adjusts all other Input delays by the same amount 0 Any offsets at the time of linking are maintained n mpm HDMI AES Select Choose between HDMI or AES for digital audio input E The sample rate of recorded wav files v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Parameter Name Description Options 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 7 Choose the source for Head
5. Dante Redundancy When Network Dante Redundancy Mode is set to On the PIX 260i s Primary and Secondary Eth ernet 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 In Dante Redundancy Mode two separate networks must be run and they CANNOT be connected to one another Connect any computer running Dante Controller to the PIX 260 s PRI Ethernet network See http www audinate com for further information on the Dante protocol Sample Rate Converters Dante AES and HDMI inputs all have Sample Rate Converters These help ensure syncronization of digital audio from multiple sources SDI Audio Inputs do not have Sample Rate Converters When using SDI Audio in Audio Only mode the Timecode Sync Sync Ref Audio Only should be set to Video Input SDI HDMI Any other configuration could result in undesired audio artifacts such as clicks and pops In Video Mode SDI audio cannot be used when using HDMI as the Video Input source Choosing Audio Sources Audio Input Source is selected in the Audio Screen in the Source column To setup an input 1 Press the Audio button to access the Audio Screen 2 Select the Source box for the desired track using the Control Knob to move vertically and REW and FF to move left and right 3 Press the Control Knob to open the Audio Source options window Select the general type of input to be used fro
6. Do not remove the caddy while the Activity LED is illuminated LED does not illuminate when connected to a computer s eSATA port Release Latches Secures the PIX CADDY to the recorder Press both latches to remove the caddy assembly Screw Holes For reliable operation it is imperative that the 2 5 drive be firmly screwed to the PIX CADDY 2 with the supplied screws PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Menu and Navigation LCD From the Main View press the LCD button to toggle the On Screen Dis i play OSD on or off press and hold the LCD button for two seconds to ASAE turn off the LCD press again to turn on From all other views press the LCD button to return to the Main View Image Brightness The LCD Control Panel provides adjustments to the LCD backlight Image Contrast button backlight image brightness image contrast and image chroma To access the LCD Control Panel hold down the LCD button then Image Chroma press the Control Knob The parameter with the orange slider bar is the selected parameter To toggle through the parameters press the Control Knob to adjust the setting turn the Control Knob Press LCD again to exit back to the Main View Button Backlight mE ee 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 O
7. Windows or Linux for example Ethernet File Transfer can be initiated remotely via PIXNET web browser interface Ethernet supports data rates up to a theoretical maximum of 1Gbps In reality data trans fer speeds over Ethernet are dependent on network traffic and many other factors To transfer files between the PIX 260i and another network device 1 v 1 04 Attach an Ethernet cable from either PIX 260i Ethernet port to a computer or a LAN Local Area Network connection Enter Setup Menu File Storage Drive Record Network Mode to access the Record Net work mode menu for all drives Select the drive to be mounted and set its mode to Ethernet File Transfer This drive is now attached to the Network and unavailable to the PIX 260i for read or write actions The Drive Status field on the OSD will read Network in this mode Now the drive is ready to be accessed via the network The IP address to use for network access to the PIX 260i is shown on the OSD and in Setup Menu Network IP Address The user name and password are configured from Setup Menu op tion Network Authentication e Mac OSX From the Finder select Go gt Connect to Server Enter the PIX 260i address as smb IP Address then click Connect Enter the user name and password 800 Connect to Server Server Address smb 192 168 1 100 Go Go Favorite Servers e Windows Click the Start button or push the Windows key on the keyboa
8. e cece eee ees 48 VId6 0a ais Ratt dtt ertt RENE AE Enna 63 System Menu tos eo ere c dC ENS a 48 Audio e tto cott ee DER e dde 64 Triggering Recording from External Timecode 48 Timecode Sync 2 cec hk 66 Triggering Recording from SDI Flag Bits 49 RED MORIEOF trc tret da aod pack ER EP eae 67 GPIO General Purpose Input Output 49 On Screen Display 00 0 cece eects 68 USB Keyboard 2 eee Re Red 50 Remote Gonttol 2 2 eese sie pr p Ret neta 68 Storage and File Management 51 Network oo eect eet n 69 Storage E EE cnr hdi mtra utate e aed 51 System csse nnne 69 PIX CADDY ies su 51 Quick Setilp ia oce reda pee RE eene 70 T deese re I RUE LE ee Ede 51 Button Shortcuts 71 Supported Storage Devices 2 20 20 esses eee 51 Connector Pin Assignments 72 ERIT ae een ee nesa PA Appendix A Supported Files 5 74 Drive Modes cero pe idR Rx Res 52 ME Record Mode Simultaneous or Sequential 52 Specifications PIX 260i 0000eeeee 75 Metadata oet cepere rw i at 53 SD 75 7 NM SERERE 53 URTE 75 Bale v i ater ASNC E EE NES EA ae oes eNi UA 53 Video Input Resolutions Rates 0 004 75 e NA RM A ERO RA Co 53 Video Codecs and FileS 00 c eee e eens 75 Ghene Shot lees teins sch ca INN em 53 Up Down Cross Conversion 0 eee eee 75 TAKE arat och re ta
9. is set to On See Ethernet File Transfer Samba and Web Interface PIXNET The PIX 260i uses on board Auto MDIX crossover detection to allow for direct connection to a com puter or to a network Dante uses a separate IP Address which is configured automatically when connected to other Dante devices This IP Address is displayed when connected to a computer running Dante Controller a free of charge application available from Audinate See the following link for details about Dante Controller s capabilities hitp www audinate com In Dante Redundancy Mode two separate IP Addresses are used by Dante See Dante Redundancy SOUNDSDEVICES iu PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Video Monitoring Features The PIX 260i includes various monitoring features to assist with exposure and focus These functions only affect signal on the LCD display and will never affect the recorded video or the video output signal Exposure Assist 94e FILES Exposure assist features mark areas of the video image based on the exposure level With over or under exposed areas of the image clearly marked adjustments can be made on the camera to ensure that the signal reaching the recorder has a proper exposure Exposure Assist is enabled by holding down the LCD button and pressing the FILES button When Exposure Assist is enabled EXP is displayed on the OSD in yellow text When exposure assist is enabled False Color or Zebra s
10. selectable per channel SOUNDS DEVICES PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Analog Audio Inputs Outputs 8 Balanced line level inputs on DB 25 Ch1 2 also on XLR 8 Balanced line level outputs on DB 25 Ch1 2 also on XLR Frequency Response 10Hz 20kHz 0 5dB re 1kHz THD Noise 0 004 max 1kHz 22Hz 22kHz Input and Output Topology Fully electronically balanced RF ESD short and overload protected pin 2 hot pin 3 cold Line Output Clipping Level 18dBu Output Attenuation 0 20 dB 1 dB increments Front Panel Headphone 1 4 with gain control Line Input Clipping Level 26dBu Input Impedance Digital Audio 10k Sample Rate Bit Depth 44 1 kHz 47 0952 kHz 48 kHz 48 048 kHz 24 bit AES3 8 channels in and out via DB 25 110 ohm 2 V p p Accepts 32k 44 1k 48k 96k 192k sample rates with SRC at input HDMI 8 channels embedded HDMI input 8 channels embedded HDMI output Accepts 32k 44 1k 48k 96k 192k sample rates SDI 16 channels embedded SDI input 16 channels embedded SDI output 48k sample rate with sample rate conversion Dante 32 channels 48kHz input and output File Storage Disk Format PIX CADDY 2 mounted drives ExFAT Two front mounted Sound Devices approved 2 5 inch drives eSATAp conected drives Two rear panel eSATAp ports for drives meeting Sound Devices specif
11. the warning bells are set to 40 dBFS v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information 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 and Outputs for details PIX Grouping See PIX Grouping for details File Transfer Samba See Ethernet File Transfer Samba for details Web Browser Control See Web Interface PIXNET for details A key use of the Web Browser is to allow the user to remotely instigate a transfer of PIX 260i record ed files to a network destination of their choice Access to file transfer and web browser is via the IP Address indicated in the Network Setup Menu and the OSD See Network for further details Up to four PIX 260i units can be daisy chained using their built in internal Ethernet switches If us ing five or more PIX 260i units Sound Devices recommends using an external Ethernet Switch in a star configuration The PIX 260i can either be allocated an IP address from a DHCP server recommended or over Link local networking Link local networking is a protocol which automatically allocates a 169 254 x x IP address even in absence of any DHCP server If a DHCP server is available the PIX 260i will auto matically use it if Network Auto IP Settings
12. troller application Available from Audinate s website Iittp www audinate com running on a com puter attached to the network To select a Dante source from the PIX 260i follow the instructions in the Choosing Audio Sources section of this guide To route Dante channels with the Dante Controller application 1 Open the Dante Controller application 2 Select the Routing tab This table displays Dante devices with available outputs Dante Transmitters horizontally and Dante devices with available inputs Dante Receivers vertically PIX 260i units will be represented by their PIX names per Setup Menu option Network This PIX s Name 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 4 Clickthe slots in the matrix where you wish to route or un route audio channels A green circle with a check mark will appear in slots that are routed i i audinate gee A o ET dc z hj c Filter Transmitters E E a Filter Receivers g E a H Dante Receivers EdChigiak E pessum i e E o E m BETTERE D v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information
13. 1 2 XLR LINE IN 1 2 nectors Off 25 Selectable between AES or HDMI with Setup Ea 1 8 DB 25 CH 1 8 AES IN OUT 59 gB Menu option Audio HDMI AES Select Off 25 Selectable between AES or HDMI with Setup ES 1 8 HDMI Input to 20 dB Menu option Audio HDMI AES Select Timecode Sync Sync Ref Audio Only 1 16 SDI Input Off 25 should be set to SDI when using any SDI Audio to 20 dB Inputs Audio Only Mode See Sample Rate Converters for details 1 32 Ethernet m See Dante Audio Inputs for full details The PIX 260i has eight high performance line level analog audio inputs XLR 1 2 The XLR balanced inputs accept line level signals These inputs are shared with Channels 1 and 2 of DB25 Analog Audio Input connector Channels 1 and 2 of this connector are summed with channels 1 and 2 of the DB25 connector respectively DB25 1 8 Eight analog line level inputs are provided on the DB25 Analog Audio Input connector This connec tor is wired in the Tascam fashion see Connector Pin Assignments Channels 1 and 2 of this connector are summed with channels 1 and 2 XLR Analog Audio Inputs respectively Digital Audio Inputs The PIX 260i accepts digital audio from HDMI SDI and AES EBU inputs In Video Mode all audio is sampled at the sample rate determined by the video input stream typically 48kHz In Audio Mode the sample rate is determined by the Audio Audio Mode Sample Rate when Timeco
14. 4 or 4 2 2 12 10 or 8 bit 3G SDI level A HD SDI or SDI SMPTE 12M 1 12M 2 125M 259M 272M 291M 292 296M 299 352M 372 424 425 HDMI Input v1 4a 4 4 4 or 4 2 2 RGB or YCbCr 10 or 8 bit HDCP enabled Output v1 3 4 2 2 8 bit RGB and YCbCr Video Input Resolutions Rates Input Resolutions Rates 1080p23 976 24 25 29 97 30 720p50 59 94 60 e 1080i50 59 94 60 e 576i50 PAL 1080PsF23 976 24 25 29 97 30 480 59 94 NTSC 720p23 976 24 25 29 97 30 SDI Only Video Codecs and Files Codecs Apple ProRes 4444 330 Mb s 12 bit Apple ProRes 36 100 145 220 Mb s 8 and 10 bit Avid DNxHD 36 100 145 220 Mb s 8 and 10 bit Files Quicktime wrapper MOV Broadcast Wave WAV Audio Only Up Down Cross Conversion Up Down Cross Conversion 480i 576i 720p 1080i 1080p to any 480i 576i 720p 1080i 1080p Hardware based 10 bit Frame Rate Conversion Frame Rate Conversion 24 25 30 50 60 to 24 25 30 50 60 23 976 29 97 59 94 to 23 976 29 97 59 94 automatic 3 2 pull down removal in 23 976 and 24 frame modes other pull down cadences include 2 2 2 4 2 3 3 2 3 2 3 2 2 and 2 2 Hardware based 10 bit LCD LCD 5 inch LCD IPS In Plane Switching glossy 800x480 pixel LCD display Ultra wide viewing angle and color accuracy Audio Recording Record Playback 32 channels record playback simultaneous with video Simultaneous Dante Analog HDMI or SDI AES EBU
15. Mode AC Power Ports Conducted RF Immunity IEC 61000 4 6 EN 61000 4 6 DC Power Ports 3 V 80 AM modulation 1kHz Signal gt 3m Conducted RF Immunity IEC 61000 4 6 EN 61000 4 6 Control amp Measure ge mmunny Pass even ment gt 3m 3 V 80 AM modulation 1kHz Hales EN 55103 2 Enclosure Magnetic Immunity 50Hz 10 KHz Voltage Dips and Short Interruptions IEC 61000 4 11 EN 61000 4 11 AC input ports 70 40 and 5 nominal for 10ms 100ms 1 sec and Pass 5 sec 50Hz Signal gt 3m Con IEC 61000 4 4 EN 61000 4 4 trol amp Measurement EFT Burst 0 5kV Pass gt 3m v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information CE CISPR Publication Dates gt NM Standard 4 Date Am 1 ANSI C634 203 CISPR 12 CISPR 14 1 CISPR 14 2 2008 05 CISPR 16 1 1 2007 07 CISPR 16 1 2 2006 07 cispr22 200809 CISPR 24 2002 10 EN 55014 1 206 EN 55014 2 1997 EN 55022 EN 60601 1 2 2007 03 Lmimmesz awe EN6N0033 20812 ENet000 43 200607 2008 05 Lmsws m Limes meu eNeto00 46 2007 08 Cenowa wm www Test not on LSR Scope of Accreditation EN 61000 4 11 2004 10 EN 61000 6 1 EN 61000 6 2 EN 61000 6 3 EN 61000 6 4 EN 60601 1 2 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 EN 61000 4 2 EN 61000 4 3 EN 61000 4 4 E
16. between 12 or 24 hour format for the time of 12h Selects between MM DD YY and DD MM YY date MM DD YY Date Format format DD MM YY 7 Set Date Time Set the time and date Whether or not a new file will be created when the REC button is pushed during recording When File Storage QuickTime File Split every is set to Split Disabled manual file splitting with the Record button is always disabled even when this setting is set to On Playback Start Mode Choose what to do when file playback is initiated Play immediately Pause on First Frame Play Once Play Once Pause Play All Play All Pause 10 Playback Mode Determines Playback Mode Play All Loop Play List Play List Pause Play List Loop T Displays a dialog that shows all shortcut button combi nations This is not a setting but a helpful reference Displays a dialog indicating firmware version and 12 Version Info serial number This is not a setting but a helpful refer ence Searches attached drives for a prg firmware file and Update Software begins the firmware update process D Quick Setup Parameter Name Description Options Load Factory Settings Loads default setup Po Rec button File Split Load Settings From Drive 1 d selected setup from setup files saved on Drive RENE Save Settings to Drive 1 TUS dialog to name and save current setup to Drive EE v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to chan
17. from the Setup Menu option Audio File List Press the FILE button keyboard F2 to display the File List A list of all of the clips Clips are ar ranged chronologically and grouped by Reel Turn the Control Knob to highlight an item Press Play to start playback of the highlighted clip Press the Control Knob to perform functions based on which item is highlighted Reel group Number of clips in the reel indicated in MA Press Drive 2 Fl LE LI ST Control Knob to expand or r collapse teel 002 3 Jan 25 9 49AM PIX260_PIX_001_001 mov Clip Single file clip Press Control BEPCASUM SL OCCUPAT Knob to view details Press X260 PIX 001 003 mov Play to play TRA ee Reel 001 4 Jan 22 8 13AM Multi file Clip PIX260_PIX_001_005 mov Multi file clip Number of files in the clip indicated in brackets Press Control Knob E expa or coa Press ATT ay to pray Hm PIX260_PIX_001_009 wav File PIX260_PIX_001_010 wav File of a multi file clip Only shown when clip is expanded Press Control Knob to view details Press Play to play pIX260 PIX 001 006 mov 2 SOUNDSDEVICES PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Creation Time Date _ Drive 2 Fl LE LI ST SR Folder or file creation ime and date Reel 002 3 Jan 25 9 49AM PIX260_PIX_001_001 mov File Size PIX260 PIX 001 002 mov Size in GB of a single clip PIX260 PIX 001 003 mov p Reel 001 4 Jan 22 8 13AM E eel Size PIX260 PIX 001
18. high or logic low Logic high connections will trigger to the presence of 5V GPIO input or output 5V when the function is active GPIO output Logic low connections will trigger when connected to ground GPIO input or become connected to ground when the function is active GPIO output To configure GPIO connections as logic high or logic low access Setup Menu option Remote Control GPIO Inputs or Remote Control GPIO Outputs The GPIO Outputs can be used to drive LEDs with a proper series resistor Resistor values will vary from LED to LED 470 ohms is a good starting point SOUNDSDEVICES m PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information 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 Key Function F F F4 Left Right function the same as Rewind and Fast Forward keys Return Enter ELIT Escape Exits cancels current dialog Page Up Moves the highlight to the top or bottom of displayed list elements Page Down End Moves the highlight to the end of a list Home Moves the highlight to the beginning of a list F1 F2 F3 and F4 keys can be pushed in combinations to activate button shortcuts just like their respec tive
19. liability for damages In no event shall Sound Devices LLC or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including without limitation damages for loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information or any other pecuniary loss arising out of the use of or inability to use this Sound Devices LLC product even if Sound Devices LLC has been advised of the possibility of such damages In any case Sound Devices LLC s entire liability under any provision of this evaluation license shall be limited to the greater of the amount actually paid by you for the SOFTWARE PRODUCT or U S 5 00 Because some states jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages the above limitation may not apply to you Governing Law This agreement and limited warranty are governed by the laws of the state of Wisconsin v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Warranty and Technical Support Warranty amp Service Sound Devices LLC warrants the PIX 260 Video Recorder against defects in materials and workman ship for a period of TWO 2 years 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 Warran
20. mode and System Playback mode alter this behavior When System Playback Start mode is set to Pause on First Frame a file will begin playback in a paused state on the first frame This is useful for loading a clip so that playback can be manually triggered without any start up delay The Setup Menu option System Playback mode affects how playback will continue after the end of a file is reached assuming no user transport commands are called Playback mode Behavior Play Once Playback stops when the end of the file is reached Play Once Pause Playback pauses on last frame when the end of the file is reached Play All Playback continues with the next file in the File List This process is repeated until all files in the File List have been played at which point playback stops Play All Pause Playback pauses at the first frame of the next file This process is repeated until all files in the File List have been played or Stopped is pressed Play All Loop Playback continues with the next file in the File List This process is repeated until all files in the File List have been played at which point playback begins at the beginning of the File List Play List Playback continues with the next file in the Play List This process is repeated until all files in the Play List have been played at which point playback stops see Play List Play List Pause Playback pauses at the first frame of the next file in the Play List This
21. not corrupted then it will update the firmware When done the unit will need to be powered down and then back up Firmware updates can take several minutes to complete Never pull power during a firmware update SOUNDSDEVICES m PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information 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 Default settings can be altered See Setup Management Video Audio Mode Parameter Name Video Audio Mode Description Switch between Video Mode audio and video informa tion recorded to Quicktime mov files and Audio Only Mode audio recorded to wav files and video not recorded Poly records a single file per take with all armed tracks interleaved Mono records a file for each Video Audio Quicktime Audio Only Poly Wave Audio Only Mono Wave File Storage Parameter Name Record Mode Drive Record Network Mode Wave File Split Every File Name Format Quicktime File Split Every a File Name Prefix v 1 04 track per take Description Simultaneous mode records each take to all available drives Sequential mode records takes to one drive until it is full or otherwise unavailable then records to the n
22. provides quick access via the web browser to the PIX 260i File Storage menu options Menu settings are displayed and can be edited directly from the web browser Video Menu The Video Menu provides quick access via the web browser to the PIX 260i Video menu options Menu settings are displayed and can be edited directly from the web browser SOUND DEVICES PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Audio Menu The Audio Menu provides quick access to the various PIX 260i audio settings and windows These are separated by views Audio Settings Tracks and Output Matrix When Audio Settings is selected the PIX 260i Audio menu options are displayed and can be edited directly from the web browser When Tracks is selected all the settings from the PIX 260i Audio Screen are displayed and can be edited When Output Matrix is selected a comprehensive track to output matrix appears From this view route any PIX 260i track to any output TC Menu The TC Menu timecode provides quick access via the web browser to the PIX 260i Timecode Sync menu options Menu settings are displayed and can be edited directly from the web browser OSD Menu The OSD Menu On screen dispaly provides quick access via the web browser to the PIX 260i Timecode Sync menu options Menu settings are displayed and can be edited directly from the web browser Remote Menu The Remote Menu provides quick access via the web browser to the PIX 260i Remote Control menu
23. signal from two or more audio or video record ers In a post production environment a non linear editor application offset and drift are both terms to describe a timing problem between two or more audio or video files Offset matching the beginning or head of a take occurs because the beginning of takes are not aligned due to the absence or misuse of timecode Drift matching the end or tail of a take occurs because different recorders audio or camera run at different rates the beginning of files from each may have zero offset but by the end they drift apart The PIX 260i was designed with these problems in mind and includes the most comprehensive and powerful synchronization features available in a production recorder These features can be used to alleviate or eliminate offset and drift problems in both production and post production While the PIX 260i s design makes setting the parameters as easy as possible a good understanding of synchronization is still necessary to properly operate the PIX 260i and ensure a trouble free workflow In a camera the shutter video circuitry audio sampling and timecode all run off of one heartbeat from its master internal clock If this master clock is slightly fast then the shutter audio sampling and timecode will be slightly fast and if the master clock is a slightly slow the shutter etc will also be slightly slow When a PIX 260i s video input is connected via HDMI or SDI to a camera or
24. the setting in Timecode Sync Sync Reference Video Playback Audio Only playback clock is determined by the setting in Timecode Sync Sync Reference Audio Only Playback Operation The current Playback drive is indicated by the green Drive Status OSD field From the Main View pressing Play gt after a recording will play the most recent file Using the Rewind lt lt and Fast Forward gt gt buttons previous recorded files can also be cued for playback The file cued up for Playback is displayed in the File Name field of the OSD To browse files on the Playback drive press the Files button This will display the File List of the cur rent Playback drive Pressing Play gt in the File List will play the currently highlighted file To browse files on another drive scroll beyond the top of the File List to access the drive selection list When a file is played the drive it is played from will become the current Playback drive When a new take is recorded the lowest numbered drive it is written to will become the current Playback drive In Playback Mode the Play gt button and the OSD Items ABS Time Timecode and Filename are green While in Playback Mode pause playback by pressing the Play 9 button again The Play but ton flashes green to indicate playback is paused Press the Stop Bl button anytime to stop playback and exit Playback Mode Frame by frame scrolling similar to the traditional Jog function is suppo
25. to something other than Same as Video Input Any sup ported input signal can be converted to any available resolution When set to record progres sive frames the PIX 260i will convert incoming interlaced video to progressive frame video via its built in powerful hardware based de interlacer The PIX 260i will also convert progres sive segmented frame PsF video to progressive video automatically if Setup Menu option Video File Resolution Rate is set to a progressive frame format for example 1080p30 If Setup Menu option Video File Resolution Rate is set to interlaced format for example 1080PsF30 the PIX 260i will record PsF signal unaltered but the file will be stamped as interlaced Frame rate conversion occurs whenever the frame rate of Video File Resolution Rate differs from the frame rate of the input video signal Frame rate conversion is achieved by appropriately duplicating or dropping frames The PIX 260i will auto sense between integer and non integer frame rates for instance 30 frames vs 29 97 frames The PIX 260i will not frame rate convert between integer and non integer frame rate values For example if the incoming video signal is 1080159 94 it can be converted to 1080p29 97 or 720p59 94 but not 1080p30 or 720p60 The Setup Menu option 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 P
26. 005 mov otal size in GB of the entire PIX260 PIX 001 006 mov 2 Reel folder PIX260_PIX_001_006b mov Multi file Clip Size PIX260_PIX_001_009 wav Total size in GB of a multi file PIX260 PIX 001 010 wav ED 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 not highlighted and a number in brackets that indi cates the amount of clips in the reel A Clip that consists of multiple files Indicated by the Expands a sub list of the files that are within the clip filename with a mov or wav extension and number in brackets that indicates the amount of files that the clip consists of A Clip that consists of one file or a File within a sub Opens the File Details view where various details of the file can be list of a multi file clip Indicated by the filename with a viewed and the file can be deleted See File Management and mov or wav extension Metadata The selected drive is displayed on the top of the screen To view the contents of other drives scroll to the top of the list a pop up box appears with a list of all available drives select the desired drive and press the Control Knob Drive 2 FILE LIST Reel 002 3 Jan 25 9 49AM PIX260 PIX 001 001 mov View Drive 2 PIX260 PIX 001 002 mov View Drive 3 PIX260 PIX 001 003 mov View Drive 4 Reel 001 4 Jan 22 8 13AM PIX260 PIX 001 005 mov PIX260 PIX 001 006 mov 2
27. 260 Control e Q 1101315 SOUND DEVICES All Units IP File Resolution Rate Video Input Codec 10 1 3 15 1080p30 29 97 SDI In 1080159 94 8b ProRes 422 145Mb s 10bit 10 1 3 10 1080p30 29 97 SDI In 1080p29 97 10b ProRes 422 145Mb s 10bit 10 1 3 12 720p60 59 94 SDI In 1080p29 97 10b ProRes 4444 330Mb s 12bit f 1 Address Bar 2 Unit Page Tabs Type in PIX 260i IP Address to connect to Each Unit Page can be opened in a sepa PIXNET rate browser tab SOUND DEVICES mH PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information 3 PIX 260i Name Lists all PIX 260i connected to the net work Click on a Name to open the Unit Page for a particular unit IP Address Displays the IP Address for all PIX 260i units currently on the network File Resolution Rate List Displays the current File Resolution Rate for each PIX 260i on the network PIXNET Unit Page Video Input List Displays Video Input for all PIX 260i units currently on the network Codec List Displays Codec for all PIX 260i units cur rently on the network Group Displays Group settings for all PIX 260i units currently on the network Group settings can be edited using the drop down menu for each PIX 260i The Unit page allows for near full remote control of the PIX 260i via the web browser v 1 04 SOUND SDEWCES anu N Top 10 1 3 10 HP All tracks summed stereo n 1080i59 94 8b Same as Video Input Codec ProRes 422 145Mb s 10bi
28. C PLAY FF and REW 16 File Name Name of the current file Holding STOP shows the next file name Target drives ABS Time File Name Timecode and Cue Marker OSD fields change colors to indicate the various transport states White Stopped Red Record Green Play Pause Blue REW FF Shuttle SOUNDSDEVICES un PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Menu Press the MENU button 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 the MENU button to go back to the previous screen See Setup Menu Options for a complete list of all available options 1 Video Audio Mode 2 File Storage 3 Video 4 Audio 5 Timecode Sync 6 LCD Monitor 7 On Screen Display 8 Remote Control 19 Network 10 System 11 Quick Setup The Setup Menu is not accessible when in Record or Playback If the Setup Menu is open when record or playback is engaged the Setup Menu will close and return to the Main View Audio Screen Press the AUDIO button keyboard F3 to enter the Audio Screen The Audio Screen displays all audio input levels and provides configuration of Track Arming Track Naming Input Source selec tion Input Gain and Input Delay Turn the Control Knob to move the blue highlighter vertically and press the FF and RW buttons to move t
29. D FOR AND CONSTITUTES AN AGREED ALLOCATION OF RISK WHICH SHALL SURVIVE THE DETERMINATION OF ANY COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION THAT ANY REMEDY HEREIN FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE SOUNDSDEVICES Ed PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Introduction The PIX 260i is a rack mountable production video recorder with extensive audio and video pro cessing capabilities The foundation of the PIX 260i is hardware based 10 bit video up down cross conversion and hardware based encoding to Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD codecs both at up to 12 bit 4 4 4 These features allow for fast reliable acquisition of video at any standard HD or SD resolution and frame rate and audio up to 32 tracks from Analog AES HDMI SDI or Dante sources to ready for edit industry standard Quicktime mov files Files are recorded simultaneously on up to 4 separate 2 5 SSD storage devices via two front panel PIX CADDY slots and two rear panel eSATAp connections This redundancy in local removable storage devices coupled with standard Ethernet based file transfer features further reduces steps in the production workflow Gigabit Ethernet network ports enable remote access to recorded files and the ability to transfer them quickly into a post production environment Full featured precision timecode and sync reference I O using Ambient Lockit core technology is provided to allow tight synchronization with external equipment in complex multi machine con
30. DMI Internal Wordclock Sync in Video Ref Sync In Sync Ref Video Playback The reference for synchronization of recording and Sync Ref Audio Only playback clocks for Audio Only mode AES1 2 Dante Video Input SDI HDMI Off Sets the running mode for the internal timecode gen Freerun Timecode Mode erator and or the method which the PIX 260i receives Record run SMPTE timecode Ext TC LTC Ext TC SDI HDMI The frame rate of timecode stamped to wav files Audio Mode This setting is ignored in Video Mode Drop Frame Enable Enable or disable drop frame timecode ad Frame Rate Audio Only Off 1080p30 1080p29 97 1080p29 97df 1080p25 1080p24 1080p23 976 1080i60 PsF30 10801i59 94 PsF29 97nd 10801i59 94 PsF29 97df 1080i50 PsF25 1080PsF24 Determines whether the signal on the Sync Output 1080PsF23 976 BNC Ee Hilari a oe te 720p60 nc referen r ignal n settin Sync Out resolution frame ibo ave selected the Syne Out 720p59 94 29 97nd BNC will supply genlock signal at the specified rate 720p59 94 29 97df that reference the internal Ambient Lockit 720p50 720p60 720p30 720p29 97nd 720p29 97df 720p25 720p24 720p23 976 576150 PAL 480i59 94 29 97nd NTSC 480i59 94 29 97df NTSC Genlock Follows Video In Wordclock Follows Video In v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical
31. Dante system if one of the networks should fail Ir Dante Redundancy Mode Dante Redundancy Mode two separate networks must be run and they CANNOT be connected to one another Connect any computer running Dante Controller to the PIX 260 s PRI Ethernet network When On the IP settings will automatically be pro F vided by a DHCP recommended or Link local when Auto IP Settings no DHCP is present When Off the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway will have to be entered manually Displays IP Address can be edited when Auto IP 5 IP Address Settings is OFF Displays Subnet Mask can be edited when Auto IP Settings is OFF Displays Gateway can be edited when Auto IP Set aati Set the user name and password to be used for System Options Parameter Name Description Determines power on and off method When set to Always on the PIX 260i will turn on and off when external DC is applied When Use Power Switch is se lected the PIX 260i is powered on and off using a key combination of AUDIO button Control Knob press Always On Use Power Switch SOUNDSDEVICES PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Parameter Name Description Options 40dBFS 2 HP Warning Bell Level Adjusts the level of the heaphone warning bell sound Off 60 to 12dBFS Time Zone Selects the international time zone Ae e All GMT zones Toggles daylight saving on or off for the time of day Off Selects
32. Hz The PIX 260i cannot playback more than two QuickTime tracks of audio If multi channel audio is required it is recommended that the multi channel audio is interleaved into a single QuickTime audio track 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 Apple ProRes White Paper July 2009 pdf for more detailed information about the ProRes codec Video files recorded with the Avid DNxHD codec require DNxHD drivers to be installed Visit http www avid com dnxhd to download DNxHD drivers and for more detailed information about the DNxHD codec Audio files are industry standard wav files that adhere to the Broadcast Wave File standard BWF Each file includes the original broadcast extension bext and a complete iXML section SOUND DEVICES PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Synchronization and Timecode Synchronization of video audio and associated timecode while recording video and audio has long been a problematic area Situations where several cameras are used can complicate issues further There may be sync issues between two or more cameras and or between audio recorders because of a offset and b drift In a production environment during recording offset and drift are both terms to describe a timing problem between the timecode
33. I 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 SDI Audio Outputs The SDI video output embeds up to 16 channels of digital audio At factory default the source of the SDI Audio Outputs 1 16 is tracks 1 to 16 respectively Any of the availabe 32 Tracks can be sent to the SDI Output SDI Output routing is set in Audio SDI Output Headphone Output The PIX 260i is capable of driving headphones to extremely high sound pressure levels Hearing experts advise against exposure to high sound pressure levels for extended periods The PIX 260i s headphone output is a flexible tool for monitoring audio The headphone level is ad justed using the Headphone Volume Knob To quickly select amongst headphone sources Press and hold the Audio button while turn ing the Control Knob The Headphone Source can also be selected in the Setup Menu option Audio HP Source Warning Bells are sent to the headphone monitor to alert the user of various states such as record stop and errors such as No Media Connected or No Input Signal Detected The loudness of these warning bells is adjustable from Off 60 to 12 dBFS in System HP Warning Bell Level At factory default
34. IX 260i will record in the indicated integer frame rate if the input video is an integer frame or record in the indicated non integer frame rate if the input video is a non integer frame rate Not all frame rate conversions are visually desirable When the OSD Item File Resolution Rate is red the conversion of the frame rate of the input video to the frame rate set by Video File Resolution Rate will contain a finite amount of motion judder For example SOUNDSDEVICES EJ PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information if the incoming video is 720p60 and Video File Resolution Rate is set to 720p50 the cadence of dropped frames may be noticeable depending on the content Conversions which are simply 1 2 or 2 1 such as 1080159 94 to 1080p29 97 introduce no motion judder For these conversions the OSD Item File Resolution Rate remains white When the input video signal is 720p24 or 720p23 976 up down and cross conversion is not available 3 2 Pulldown Removal Many cameras which shoot with a shutter speed of 24 23 976 frames per second will output signal on the HDMI or SDI output at 60i 59 94i To achieve this the camera performs a 3 2 pulldown process The 3 2 pulldown process splits each frame into 2 fields and duplicates a field periodically The PIX 260i is capable of removing 3 2 pulldown from a 60i 59 94i signal and converting it back to 24 23 976 progressive frames per second in real time The PIX 3 2 removal proce
35. Information Parameter Name Description Options Remote Control Rec Start Stop is set to Timecode Opens a dialog that displays incoming timecode Push Control Knob to jam inter value in realtime RxTC incoming userbits UB nal timecode to incoming RxTC Jam Received TC transmitting internal Ambient Lockit timecode value timecode Sets the duration that a valid timecode sig nal has to be recognized by the PIX 260i 5 before generating a new take when using ex 0 sec 7 Auto Record Hold Off ternal timecode to trigger recording When numeric 0 8 GENTC and transmitting internal userbits UB Push Menu button to back out UB Jam time Of Day Sets the internal timecode clock to the current time of day Sets the Ambient Lockit timecode generator value in 00 00 00 00 Set Generator TC HH MM SS FF format Timecode value Sets userbits of the Ambient Lockit timecode 00 00 00 00 ET Hex 00 FF for each slot Sets the offset of the beginning timecode stamp of o recorded files Useful when there is a constant offset 0 File Start TC Offset between camera and PIX 260i recorded files The applied offset does not affect timecode output of the numeric 10 to 10 PIX 260i 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 142 Peaking 70 I
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37. N 61000 4 5 EN 61000 4 6 EN 61000 4 8 EN 61000 4 11 EN 61326 1 ISO 14082 MIL Std 461E EC 60601 2 25 EN 50499 EN 55103 1 EN55103 2 pn 2007 02 2005 12 2007 02 2007 02 2007 03 2005 11 2008 03 2008 06 2008 12 2008 04 2004 07 2005 11 ES NEN NEN E y 20890 NEN NEN NEN HERES Am 2 D HE ET Standard Date Am 1 2008 03 2009 02 2001 03 2004 03 2006 06 1998 07 1999 08 1993 2008 03 209 NEN 2009 Tested by L S Compliance Inc Cedarburg Wisconsin October 25 2012 MW pee Matthew Anderson Director of Engineering Sound Devices LLC SOUND DEVICES PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Software License End user license agreement for Sound Devices PIX 260i Embedded Software Firmware Important Read carefully This Sound Devices LLC end user license agreement EULA is a legal agreement between you either an individual or a single entity and Sound Devices LLC for the Sound Devices LLC software product identified above which includes computer software embedded software and may include associated media printed materials and online or electronic documentation SOFTWARE PRODUCT By using installing or copying the SOFTWARE PRODUCT you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA do not use or install the SOFTWARE PRODUCT Software Product License
38. RE 5 3 Zebra 1 Level Sets IRE level of Zebra 1 numeric 50 108 4 Zebra2Threshold Sets the IRE threshold valued for Zebra 2 85 IRE numeric 70 108 White Red Peaking Color Sets the displayed peaking color Blue Green Yellow Peaking Sensitivity Sets the general peaking sensitivity 1x Peaking Background Con Sets the amount of background contrast when Focus 0 5x trast Assist Peaking is active 0 25x No Background Vertical Flip Display Flips the LCD and OSD vertically i al TV Off Horizontal Flip Display Flips the LCD video image horizontally On SOUND DEVICES PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information On Screen Display Parameter Name Description Options 1 ABSTime Display of absolute record time gt a M f imis eem Tug E ot E Off Top wide Top thin Bottom thin Left thin Right thin Display of time of day and date i b 0 Timecode Display of current timecode value i N Audio Metering Display mode of audio meters for inputs 1 and 2 i or or Display status of connected RS422 controller kn On Off Sync Reference Display current Sync Reference i Group Number Displays Network Group setting a IP Address Displays current PIX 260i IP Address Es Remote Control 16 Cue Marker Display cue marker information during playback Parameter Name Description O
39. SD provides information superimposed over the Main View From the Main View the LCD button will toggle the OSD on and off Items included in the OSD are config ured with the Setup Menu option On Screen Display When factory settings are loaded from the Quick Setup menu item all OSD items are shown T Eoo 12 D IP Stereos l W B 1 29 13 4 32 pm 48k 2abys ch a RS422 B 192 168 0 1 0 lt v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information On screen Display Menu Item Description 1 Audio Metering Levels of audio inputs 1 and 2 Shown here in Top wide mode Can be re positioned with Setup Menu option On Screen Display Audio Metering 2 Headphone Source Current headphone routing selection 3 Time Date The current time and date 4 Group Number Displays the selected network group in Network Network Group 5 Input Video Resolution and frame rate of the incoming video input 6 File Resolution Rate Displays the resolution and frame rate of the file being recorded or played Video Mode In Au dio Mode the file type WAV is displayed The File Resolution Rate field is displayed in differ ent colors to indicate conversion methods See Video Scaling and Frame Rate Conversion 7 File Codec The presently selected video codec Video Mode or Audio Only Audio Mode This informa tion wi
40. SDI HDMI In this scenario the video camera is the master source of the video sync The timecode can either be read from the camera or be generated by the PIX 260i The accuracy of the recording is dependent on the internal clock accuracy of the camera To receive timecode from the camera set Timecode Sync Timecode Mode to Ext TC LTC for cameras that output standard SMPTE timecode to the PIX 260i s Timecode BNC Alternatively the PIX 260i can receive timecode from the SDI or HDMI input if the camera sends timecode in this way by setting Timecode Sync Timecode Mode to Ext TC SDI HDMI The Setup Menu option Timecode Sync Sync Out can be set to several valid settings including the following Off sync signal is disabled e Genlock Follows Video In Genlock for another camera or device is derived from the video signal of the single camera SOUNDSDEVICES a PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Wordclock Follows Video In Wordclock for an audio device is derived from the video signal of the single camera Single Camera with Genlock Input Genlocked from PIX 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 cod
41. SOUND DEVICES DEVICES SOUNDSDEVICES PIX 260 User Guide and Technical Information Firmware rev 1 04 Sound Devices LLC E7556 State Rd 23 and 33 Reedsburg WI USA 1 608 524 0625 fax 1 608 524 0655 Toll Free 800 505 0625 www sounddevices com support sounddevices com PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Table of Contents Introduction cccc ccc e ence eee eaees 2 F Sampling Rate Modes 2 2s eee eee ees 28 Manual Conventions cccceeeeccueueeevees 2 48 048k and 48 048kKF 0 cece cece eee ees 28 Video Mode and Audio Mode 0cccceeeee eens 2 Fostex DVAQ ss st seins oe seem e bee PIRE Pennies 29 Panel Descriptions sceeeeeeeeeeeees 4 47 952k and 47 952KF 0 eee eee eee teeters 29 Front Panel sc sss 4 Video Scaling and Frame Rate Conversion 29 Rear Pan lie ci soe ein a eee 5 3 2 Pulldown Removal 0ccec cece ee ee ee eens 30 PIX CADDY 2 Optional 0 0 ccc c cece eee 7 Up and Down Conversion 00 0 c cece ee 30 Menu and Navigation eeeeeeeeeeees 8 Down Conversion see n n n 31 eo E RR S THEME PN 8 Up Conversion 000 c cece cece teen n 32 Main VieW eis 8 Playback REETIS EET EEIEIE TITERS LETE EE 33 On screen Display nnua nnaou nananana 8 Playback Operation aaa 33 E EN tee E N dd cnet 10 Fast Forward and Rewind 0ceeeeeeeeeas 33 A
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43. UNDSDEVICES PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Audio Track Name Audio Only Audio Track Names are stored in the metadata of the Broadcast Wave File only Audio Track Names are set in the Audio Screen in the Name column To edit the name of an audio track 1 Press the Audio button to access the Audio Screen 2 Select the Name box for the desired track using the Control Knob to move vertically and REW and FF to move left and right Press the Control Knob to edit the track name 4 Usethe displayed on screen keyboard or an external USB keyboard if attached to enter a new track name and then use the Control Knob to select OK to save and exit back to the Audio Screen File Management The PIX 260i provides several tools for file management and metadata entry File management of files to be recorded is managed in File Storage File management for files previously recorded mate rial is handled in the File List See File List and File Details for navigation and basic overview 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 The beginning of this new file will be seamless to the ending of the previous file The default time before splitting the file is 60 minutes Video Mode The Setup Menu option File Storage QuickTime Fil
44. X 260i can automatically find a unique IP Address when Network Auto IP Settings is set to On This is the recommended method for setting up IP connections on the PIX 260i If needed the IP settings can be manually entered To manually enter IP settings set Network Auto IP Settings to Off Then manually en ter Network IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway values 4 Open the web browser and enter the IP address displayed on the PIX 260i OSD or listed in Network IP Address into the web browser s address bar When prompted for user name and password enter the user name and password as configured in Setup Menu option Network Authentication If problems occur when accessing PIXNET with an iOS device the user name and password can be included in the URL as an alternate authentication method For example with a user name of guest a password of guest and an IP address of 192 168 1 100 the URL entered into the iOS web browser would be http guest guest 192 168 1 100 PIXNET All Units Page When PIXNET is launched the first page displayed is the All Units Page This is a quick overview of all PIX 260i units connected to the network Information available is PIX Name IP Address Video Input details Video Codec details and assigned Group number From this page a PIX 260i can be alloted to a particular group See PIX Grouping Click on the PIX 260i name to open the Unit Page for that particular PIX 260i 4 PIX
45. age Crop Left and right side of image is cropped to fit into 4 3 Results in missing image at sides of picture Anamorphic Image is horizontally squashed to fit into 4 3 Results in a narrow looking image Letterbox Crop Anamorphic EIN Xp SOUNDSDEVICES EI PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Up Conversion Anamorphic Image is horizontally stretched to fit into 16 9 Results in a wide looking image Zoom 14x9 Maintains same size but fills in remaining screen space with blank bar on the right and left of image Zoom Letterbox Converts letterbox to full screen 16 9 Pillarbox Increases size and maintains same ratio Results in blank bar at right and left of image and picture cropped at top and bottom Zoom Wide Increase size and maintains ratio to full screen 16 9 Results in top and bottom being cropped e a Anamorphic Zoom 14x9 Pillarbox Zoom Wide v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Playback The PIX 260i has a very powerful playback engine that allows for playback of QuickTime mov files and PCM wav files whether the files were generated by the PIX 260i or elsewhere See Ap pendix A for currently supported files 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
46. available in the File Details View Exit Returns to the File List Control Knob to edit Take field Note that Notes WAV file only Highlight to this will not change the file name itself display the value of the Notes field Press even if the Take number was included in Control Knob to edit Notes field see the file name see Metadata Metadata Delete Permanently delete the file A Scene WAV file only Highlight to confirmation dialog will appear display the value of the Scene field Press Addto Play List Add the file to the end Control Knob to edit Scene field Note of the current Play List see Play List that this will not change the file name it Remove from Play List Add the file self even if the Scene name was included from the current Play List see Play List in the file name see Metadata Empty Play List Empty the current Play Take WAV file only Highlight to List see Play List display the value of the Take field Press SOUNDSDEVICES E PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Inputs and Outputs Video Inputs 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 HDMI The PIX 260i accepts HDMI version 1 4a video and audio Supported video resolutions and rates are listed in the specifications section The PIX 260i HDMI inp
47. ba ciii Res cot Pike 53 Frame Rate Conversion esses 75 Audio Track Name Audio Only sess 54 LCD PARE SRR Seas Agua bd er et ftierit e Ms 75 File Management nnna auier enerne 54 Audio Recording essen n nnn 7S File Size Liffill oco ALLE HAB eo Elem 54 Analog Audio scis nne 76 File Naming cssss sense eens 54 Digital Audio wee ce ooi eem 76 RED File Formal serere ec codes erc tod ads 54 File Storage sss eee neers 76 Arri File Format sss 55 Timecode and Sync esee 76 Folder Structure 02 00 cee eee eee eect e eee 55 P 0 eee cece eee eee teeter 77 Deleting a File naana 55 Keyboard scs nn 77 Transferring Files isses 55 POWer esee nee ee nennen enne 77 USB Firewire Thunderbolt 0 0 ccc e eee 55 Physical 77 Ethernet File Transfer Samba n nannaa 56 PIX 260i CE Declaration of Conformity I 78 Setup Management and Firmware Upgrades 58 CE CISPR Publication Dates 79 Saving and Loading Setup Files sess 58 Software License ssueusesesess 80 Custom Default Settings and Setup Menu Option Visibility 58 Warranty and Technical Support 81 Factory estofe ee ier Ite FAS anes 60 W ty amp Service 81 aerea uc OE oP e0 Technical Support Bug Reporis sos soso s Setup Menu Options ususuueusese 62 ER A I MS Video Audio Mode ce cece eee eee ees 62 v 1 04 Features and specification
48. buttons on the PIX 260i See Shortcuts Ctrl Alt F10 Enters Menu Customization In Menu only v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Storage and File Management Storage The PIX 260i records on up to four separate storage devices simultaneously There are two PIX CAD DY slots on the front panel which are accessed by pulling the LCD Handle forward and tilting the LCD down Additionally there are two eSATAp connections on the rear panel The four drive con nections are numbered 1 to 4 Functions on the PIX 260i will refer to the drives using these numbers PIX CADDY Drives 1 and 2 are PIX CADDY slots behind the LCD on the Front panel The PIX CADDY allows for simple quick and solid connection and removal of drives for file stor age and exchange When connected to a PIX 260i whether powered on or off the caddy s USB 3 0 FireWire 800 connections are disabled When the PIX CADDY is removed from a PIX 260i it oper ates as a high speed data interface for transferring files from the drive to a computer Only one data connection can be used at a time See PIX CADDY documentation for details on attaching a 2 5 drive to the PIX CADDY eSATA Drives 3 and 4 are eSATAp connections on the Rear panel These connections can be used to power an external drive via 5V eSATAp or they can be used with po
49. channels of balanced line level analog audio input See Connector Pin Assignments PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information v 1 04 9 Analog Audio Outputs XLR 2 channels of balanced line level analog audio outputs 10 Analog Audio Inputs XLR 11 12 13 2 channels of balanced line level analog audio inputs Ethernet RJ 45 Attaches to 1G or 100M Ether networks Provides Dante connectivity see Dante web access for remote control see Web Control and network file service see File Management RS 422 Control DB 9 Connects to RS 422 Controllers for exter nal control of the PIX 260i See RS 422 External Drive Connections eSATAp Connector for approved 2 5 inch SATA drives Sound Devices maintains a list of tested and approved SSD drives for use with PIX video recorders Visit www sounddevices com approved for an up to date list of tested and approved drives 14 SDI Video Input BNC 15 16 17 18 SDI video input Accepts 3G SDI HD SDI or SD SDI signal with up to 16 chan nels of embedded audio SDI Video Output BNC SDI video output Provides 3G SDI HD SDI or SD SDI signal with up to 16 chan nels of embedded audio HDMI Video Input HDMI Accepts HDMI 1 4a signal with 8 channels of embedded audio The PIX 260i does not record or display content encoded with HDCP HDMI Video Output HDMI Provides HDMI 1 3 signal
50. clip number the recording is This field can be set manually and will increment each time a new file is recorded The Clip number will reset to 1 when the Reel number is changed Scene Shot The Scene Shot field consists of a alpha numeric value Use this field to indicate a descriptive name for the current scene or shot To quickly increment the Scene Shot value press Stop FF from the Main View How the Scene Shot value increments depends on the current setting of File Storage Scene Increment Mode Numeric If the current Scene Shot value does not have a number on the end the number 1 will be appended Otherwise the last number will be incremented by 1 Character If the current Scene Shot value does not have a alpha character on the end the letter A will be appended Otherwise the last letter will be incremented alphabetically If the final character is Z it will be changed to A and if a alpha character precedes it that character preceding will be incremented alphabetically Otherwise a preceding A will be added so that the resulting Scene Shot value ends in AA Off Scene Increment shortcut will have not effect Take The Take field consists of a numeric value between 1 and 999 It is intended to indicate what take number the clip is relative to the scene This field can be set manually and will increment each time a new file is recorded The Take number will reset to 1 when the Scene name is changed SO
51. d 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 once the system will enter record when it becomes ready This is usually caused by file storage mounting or response time loss of video input or Play Pause Shuttle etc to Record 20 18 6 12 HP Stereo ue s BTE ae 1 29 13 4 32pm RS422 No group N 192 168 0 10 SDI In 1080p29 97 12b File TTE ProRes444 Aih d Sync Int MES 4 Offline VA dL While recording and playback the Setup Menu and File List are locked out When the Setup Menu option System REC button File Split is set to On pushing the REC button during recording will begin a new file Manual file splitting is not available when recording mono WAV files Setup Menu option Video Audio Mode Video Audio Mode set to Audio Only Mono Wave Recorded files are split when the time of Setup Menu option File Storage Quicktime File Split every is reached Video Mode or the file size of Setup Menu option File Storage Wave File Split Every is reached Audio Mode In both cases a new file will SOUNDSDEVICES E PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information be created and grouped with the other files from the clip in the File View see File Management and Metadata To discar
52. d the last take and delete the file False take hold down the Stop Bl button and press Re wind A dialog box will appear warning that the last take will be deleted and indicating the file name Use the Control Knob to highlight OK and push the Control Knob to confirm Selecting Video File Resolution and Frame Rate The PIX 260i can record video in numerous resolutions and frame rates The Setup Menu option Video File Resolution Rate sets the resolution and frame rate of recorded Quicktime files This Setup Menu option also determines the resolution and frame rate of the live HDMI and SDI output signals except during playback The PIX 260i can record Quicktime files in the following resolutions and frame rates 1080 p30 1080 PsF 30 e 720 p30 1080 p29 97 e 1080 PsF 29 97 e 720 p29 97 1080 p25 1080 PsF 25 e 720 p25 1080 p24 1080 PsF 24 e 720 p24 1080 p23 976 1080 PsF 23 976 720 p23 976 e 1080 160 e 720 p60 e 576150 e 1080 159 94 720 p59 94 e 480159 94 e 1080 150 e 720 p50 When Setup Menu option Video File Resolution Rate is set to Same as Video Input recorded Quicktime files and video output signals will be of the same resolution and frame rate as the input video signal Standard definition recording is only available for ProRes 422 HQ ProRes 422 and ProRes 422 Proxy Progressive Segmented Frames PsF Some cameras output video signal in progressive segmented frames PsF PsF is a me
53. ddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information switching to record run from another mode the internal generator will stop at the last number gen erated A user defined value can be jammed into the internal generator from the Setup Menu option Timecode Sync Set Generator TC External Timecode Mode Reader mode The PIX 260 s internal timecode generator follows an external timecode signal ap pearing at the BNC Timecode Input timecode embedded on the SDI or HDMI input see SDI Input Embedded Timecode If the external timecode is removed the internal generator continues to run to preserve continuous timecode Timecode Frame Rate In External mode if the incoming frame rate does not match the frame rate as set in Video File Resolution Rate the timecode frame rate display will appear orange to notify the user The PIX will still record using the File Resolution Rate Timecode Input Sources Timecode BNC The Timecode Input BNC accepts standard SMPTE timecode signal SDI or HDMI Input Embedded Timecode The PIX 260i can use timecode embedded in the SDI or HDMI input signal Timecode Sync Timecode Mode must be set to Ext TC SDI HDMI Synchronization Timecode Examples The following examples illustrate common scenarios where timecode and synchronization can be employed with the PIX 260i and other devices Single Video Camera no Genlock
54. de Sync Sync Ref Audio Only is set to Internal HDMI SDI Embedded Audio The PIX 260i accept 8 channels of embedded digital audio on the HDMI Video Input or 16 channels of digital audio on the SDI input AES3 The PIX 260i accepts AES3 AES EBU digital signals with sampling rates from 32 kHz up to 192 kHz and bit depths up to 24 bits In Video mode AES3 inputs are sample rate SOUNDSDEVICES 15 PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information converted to 48k In Audio Mode they are sample rate converted to the sampling rate set in Setup Menu option Audio Audio Mode Sample Rate except when Setup Menu option Timecode Sync Sync Ref Audio Only is set to AES 1 2 in which case the sampling rate is deter mined by the embedded clock within the AES3 stream see Audio Mode Dante Audio Inputs Dante delivers an easy to setup self configuring plug and play digital audio network that uses standard Internet Protocols over 100Mb and or Gigabit Ethernet Dante reliably distributes mul tichannel digital audio with sub millisecond latency and sample accurate record and playback synchronization over CAT 5 cabling Up to 32 Dante audio channels can be selected in any combina tion from any Dante audio device on the same Dante network Should they be necessary sample rate converters are automatically activated for all Dante audio inputs An input Source can be set to an available Dante channel from the PIX 260i or from the Dante Con
55. e is set to Sequential If File Storage Record Mode is set to Sequential the Split Disabled setting os Setup Menu option File Storage Quicktime File Split Every cannot be used Metadata Several parameters can be set within the Setup Menu File Storage to aid in the organization of files Some of this metadata can be used in naming the file which is to be recorded Folders are created on the drives based on the Reel number QuickTime files contain reel and timecode metadata Broadcast Wave files contain bEXT and iXML chunks that store various metadata information such as timecode scene take and audio track names WAV file scene take and notes metadata can be edited on the PIX 260i from the File Details Screen see File Details CamID The CamID field consists of a single alpha character It is intended to indicate which physical camera shot the content for the take Reel Name The reel can be considered a container for all assets gener i 001 ated during a recording session or day s work This field i 010 consists of a numeric value between 1 and 999 It is intended aH 010 BOAT 002 mov to indicate what reel the recording is part of The PIX 260i 7 7 will create a folder at the root level for each Reel Recorded will 010 BOAT 003 mov files are placed inside the current Reel folder aH 010 BOAT 004 mov Clip E 010 BOAT 005 mov The Clip field consists of a numeric value between 1 and 999 It is intended to indicate what
56. e Details view 3 Highlight and select the Delete option A dialog will appear to confirm the deletion Turn the Control Knob to highlight and select OK Transferring Files USB Firewire Thunderbolt Files on PIX 260i formatted storage volumes approved 2 5 drive or external storage device can be copied to a computer by removing the storage device from the PIX 260i and connecting it to a com puter Storage devices formatted with the PIX 260i recorder use the ExFAT filesystem See File Storage The Firewire 800 and USB 3 0 connectors on the PIX CADDY are disabled when the PIX CADDY is attached to the PIX 260i When attaching the PIX CADDY to a computer either the Firewire 800 or the USB 3 0 connection must be used not both Sound Devices recommends first copying files from the drive to the computer and then editing the files It is not recommended to edit files directly off of the drive SOUNDSDEVICES E PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Do not copy unsupported files from a computer or any other host device to a drive that is intended to be used by the PIX 260i If this occurs it is advisable to format the drive with the PIX 260i before making new recordings See Appendix A for currently supported files Ethernet File Transfer Samba Samba is an industry standard networking protocol that enables files to be transferred between the PIX 260i and any device with access to the network A computer running Mac OSX
57. e IRE value of Setup Menu option LCD Monitor Zebra 1 Level The range for Zebra 2 is everything above the IRE value of Setup Menu option LCD Monitor Zebra 2 Threshold The options for Zebra display selectable from Setup Menu option LCD Monitor Exposure Assist are Zebra 1 Zebra 2 or both Zebra 1 and Zebra 2 simultaneously SOUNDSDEVICES E PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information J etel SN Zebra 2 70 IRE 5 85 IRE Focus Assist 94 MENU Focus Assist features mark sharp edges in the video image to assist in focusing on the desired sub ject Focus assist is enabled by holding down the LCD button and pressing the MENU button The word FOCUS is displayed in yellow text on the OSD when Focus Assist is enabled There are two available Focus Assist modes Peaking and Edge Enhance Peaking Peaking finds sharp edges in a video based on luminance and replaces pixels in those areas to high light the edges The Setup Menu option LCD Monitor Peaking Sensitivity sets sensitivity level of the Peaking filter A setting of High will be more sensitive and highlight more edges The Setup Menu option LCD Monitor Peaking Background Contrast is used to adjust the area of the video image that is not highlighted while Peaking is enabled The color of the Peaking marks can be set with the Setup Menu option LCD Monitor Peaking Color The following image comparison demonstrates the effect of Pea
58. e Split every adjusts the amount of time before a file split oc curs File split options include 1 5 10 15 30 or 60 minute splits The default file size is 4GB Audio Mode this can be reduced to 2 GB in File Storage Wave File Split every Quicktime file splitting must be used when File Storage Record Mode is set to Sequential If File Storage Record Mode is set to Sequential the Split Disabled setting of Setup Menu option File Storage Quicktime File Split Every cannot be used When File Storage QuickTime File Split every is set to Split Disabled manual file splitting with the Record button is also disabled Even when System Rec button File Split is set to OFF File Naming Files are named according to the file name format as set with Setup Menu option File Storage File Name Format The options for file name format include various combinations of CamID Reel Clip Scene Shot and Take metadata fields The file name format can also be prefixed with the PIX Name as defined in Network This PIX s Name To prefix the file name with the PIX name set File Storage File Name Prefix to PIX Name RED File Format When the Setup Menu option File Storage File Name Format is set to RED File Format the PIX 260i will Generate files that follow the same naming convention used by RED cameras Extract the CamID Reel number and Clip number from the SDI input signal from a RED One or RED Epic ca
59. e output of the PIX 260i into the timecode input of the camera Multiple Cameras with Genlock Input all Genlocked from a Single PIX V Be eio il ij li 2 il i Ji amp io u o ie In this scenario a PIX 260i 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 indefinitely and be assured of frame accurate sync with no possibility of drift Set the output of the sync generator to a selected rate and connect the PIX 260i Sync Out Genlock and timecode output to multiple cameras mult the genlock output This connection uses the PIX 260i as both the video sync source and timecode source Heads and tails sync for the camera s and PIX files will be perfect v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Camera 1 to PIX 1 Camera 2 to PIX 2 No Genlock SDI HDMI GJ O SDI HDMI 7 OG
60. e will have to be copied to the root of Drive 1 prior to attempting to load it For a complete list of available Setup Menu options see Setup Menu Options 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 Custom Default Settings and Setup Menu Option Visibility The Setup Menu option Quick Setup Load Factory Settings loads a setup that is saved internally to the PIX when it leaves the factory It is possible to alter this factory setup so that the Setup Menu option Quick Setup Load Factory Settings will load a custom default It is also possible to hide specific Setup Menu parameters and options This is useful for Setup Menu options that are not commonly used in a particular workflow or to simplify use when lending the unit to another user To customize defaults and Setup Menu option visibility 1 Attach a USB keyboard to the PIX 260i s USB keyboard jack 2 Press the MENU button to enter the Setup Menu 3 Press Ctrl Alt F10 on the keyboard If this is the first time this action has been performed since powering the PIX 260i up a password dialog will appear Enter the password the de fault password is default 4 After the correct password has been entered the Settings Customization Menu will appear Select Edit Menu amp Default Values v 1 04 Features and s
61. ecorder43 Eeduedede s REe eee er E e 22 External Control ccccccceeeeeeeeeeee 44 E 22 ROIS bee Rat een eet Eoia a ini eiin i s 44 Edge Enhance n eee 23 PIX Grouping coe ror re ORI RECDPRI RR 44 r T A A AEE RAAN 24 Group Transport uz ix ondes ea bt ek terete Dp gu 44 Flip Displale con ens sce me ttr TTE TA Bon ESO 24 Non Grouping Settings and Functions 44 Recording 25 Web Interface PIXNET 0ccec cece eee ee eeee 44 esee nennen PIXNET All Units Page 45 Selecting Video File Resolution and Frame Rate 26 PIXNET Unit Page ee 46 Progressive Segmented Frames PsP 26 PIXNET Unit Page Main View and Menu Tabs 47 Selecting a Video Codec 0 0 cece eee eee eee 26 VH E fac cena tecets ana WUE 47 Interruption of Signal During Recording suus 27 Clips ECL RETE EEUU 47 Alignment of Audio ANd Vidado ee id anani eiee 27 File Storage Menu n a see 47 Audio Track Arminig racer E mes 27 Vid o Manes een ger E teen nt 47 Audio Mode FAX EEI ope EEN Mure 27 Audio Menu 0 cece cece I 48 Polyphonic or Monophonic WAV Files 0 0005 27 TCMBnIS ch hits p e LER ee tts Tod 48 Audio Mode Settings 0 c cece eee eee eee 28 OSD Meni aeterne see ta ee ener Aa aa kh 48 SOUNDSDEVICES PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Remote Menu onset eer Wwe matte 48 File Storage naa sei chee ebb ys 62 Network Menu 20
62. eded by Sync When valid signal is present at the selected source the OSD label will show with white text When no valid signal is present at the selected source the OSD label will flash and the text will be red Additionally when a source is selected that has no valid signal or when the signal at a selected source is lost a warning dialog will appear on the LCD Video Mode Synchronization Setup Menu option Timecode Sync Sync Ref Video Playback 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 If sync reference source is Video Input and the playback file s resolution and rate are different than the Video Input the PIX 260i will automatically use it s Internal clock The OSD label will flash with red text during playback to indicate this Audio Mode Synchronization Setup Menu option Timecode Sync Sync Ref Audio Only Mode In Audio Mode the audio sync reference source is used for both Record and Playback Sync refer ence for Audio Only mode can be the PIX 260i s own Internal clock Wordclock Sync In AES 1 2 Dante Video Input SDI HDMD or Video Ref Sync In The supported sample rates for audio synchronization are t
63. elete a Cue Marker Video Mode Menu Button Displays the Setup Menu Play Button Plays the most recently recorded file when pressed In the File List View plays the selected video file from the File List Pauses video during playback Press and hold Play to activate Loop Play Stop Button Stops an active recording or playback When Stopped hold the Stop button to display the next filename Fast Forward Button When Stopped press Fast Forward to cue up the next file for Playback During Playback or Pause press once to jump to the next Cue Marker press and hold to increase playback speed Continue to hold for faster speeds Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information 11 Record Button Begins recording Optional Splits the recording and begins writing a new file when pressed while recording System Rec Button File Split Not available when recording mono WAV files Rewind Button When Stopped press Rewind to cue up the previous file for Playback During Playback and Pause press once to jump to the previous Cue Marker or beginning of the file press and hold to reverse play back speed Continue to hold for faster reverse speeds 12 Rear Panel PIN 1 GND PIN4 RO00900 cal Md USB e e e e Part 15 Class B SDIOUT SDIIN withtheFCcRules ICE o eSATA
64. eo Input 1080p30 29 97 1080p25 1080p24 23 976 1080i60 59 94 1080i50 1080PsF30 29 97 1080PsF25 1080PsF24 23 976 720p60 59 94 720p50 720p30 29 97 720p25 720p24 23 976 576i59 PAL 480i59 94 NTSC DNxHD 220x 220Mb s 10bit DNxHD 220 220Mb s 8bit DNxHD 145 145Mb s 8bit thatthe tates ted are casting 1La0pa0 Ifa ter DuSTI2 ce d6Mb s Shi t 3 Codec ihe resolution and frame rate is electa the PIX 260i ProRes 4444 330Mb s 12bit will use the corresponding DNxHD data rate ProRes 422HQ 220Mb s 10bit ProRes 422 145Mb s 10bit ProRes 422LT 100Mb s 8bit ProRes 422Proxy 36Mb s 8bit 4 3 gt 16 9 Anamorphic HD ded 4 3 gt 16 9 Pillar Box 4 Up Conversion Bus for converting SD input video to TERR 4 3 gt 16 9 Zoom Letterbox l 4 3 gt 16 9 Zoom 14 9 4 3 gt 16 9 Zoom Wide SOUNDSDEVICES The resolution and frame to be recorded and sent to File Resolution Rate video outputs PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Parameter Name Description Options 16 9 gt 4 3 Letterbox Method for converting HD input video to SD recorded ec cd tent conten 16 9 gt 4 3 Anamorphic When set to Auto the PIX will sense PsF signal based on a flag within the signal stream Most devices with SDI output will provide this flag however some Auto SDI outputs and all HDMI outputs will not provide this e Interpret 1080i as PsF flag When sending PsF signal from these devices choose
65. es SOUNDSDEVICES EI PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information 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 OpenSetup Menu option File Storage Erase Re format 3 Choose the Erase Re format Drive Number for the drive to be formatted or Erase Re format All Drives option 4 Aconfirmation dialog will appear All data will be erased Continue Use the Control Knob to select OK 5 Usethe displayed on screen keyboard or an external USB keyboard if attached to enter a volume label for the drive and then use the Control Knob to select OK to initiate the format When formatting all drives at once the volume label is applied to all drives but each drive will be suffixed with an underscore and drive number to distinguish between drives Drive formatting can alternatively be initiated from PIXNET under the File Storage menu Drive Modes Each of the four drive slots can be set to Off Record Ethernet File Transfer or Switch to Network upon Full from the Setup Menu option File Storage Drive Record Network Mode e Off Drives attached to this drive slot will not be written to during recording Any compatible files on the drive will still be available for playback and the drive can still be formatted e Record Drives attached to this drive slot will be written to for recording This is the default mode e Ethe
66. etup Menu option Video Audio Mode 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 Polyphonic or Monophonic WAV Files Audio Only Poly Wave mode writes a single file to each target drive per take All armed audio tracks are interleaved into this single file SOUNDGDEVICES PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Audio Only Mono Wave mode writes multiple files to each target drive per take Each armed audio track will be written its own file for each take Mono files will be named according to File Storage File Name Format with the addition of an underscore character followed by the track number at the end of the file When recording monophonic WAV files writing to a maximum of 2 approved SSD drives is recommended Audio Mode Settings Certain Setup Menu options apply only to Audio Mode e Timecode Sync Sync Ref Audio Only Mode This determines the sync reference source clock for audio mode The source can be set to Internal Word Clock Sync In AES1 2 Dante Video Input SDI HDMI or Video Ref Sync In In Video Mode sampling rate always follows the sample rate of the input video stream typically 48 KHz After changing the Sync Reference in Audio Mode allow approximately 10 seconds before recording Audio Audio Mode Sample Rate This men
67. etween the currently selected audio sync referenece sample rate and the Audio Audio Mode Sample Rate setting If recording audio from an SDI source Setup Menu op tion Timecode Sync Sync Reference Audio Only must be set to SDI See Sample Rate Converters Playback of audio clips is the same as video clips see Playback Operation 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 In this mode WAV files are recorded at a 48 048 kHz sampling rate but are stamped at 48 KHz When played they will play back 0 176 slower than real time v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information One use for the 48 048kF mode is to force a 0 176 speed reduction pull down of audio to match MOS telecined film 24 fps to NTSC in non linear edit systems such as Avid or Final Cut Pro Since the file is stamped as a 48 kHz file the edit system will play it back at 48 kHz and not at 48 048 kHz This audio pull down will match the transferred picture without the need for an intermediate step through other software to create the pull down The time code frame rate actual recordi
68. ext available drive A sub menu with 4 items representing each drive slot Options presented here are available for each of the 4 drive slots Off Drive is not used Record Drive will be written to during recording and is unavailable for network file transfer Ethernet File Transfer Drive is available for network access via Samba and unavail able for recording and playback Switch to Network upon Full Drive is effectively in Record mode until it becomes full at which point it is effectively in Ethernet File Transfer mode Choose the maximum file recording time When set time is exceeded a new mov file is created automati cally Since ProRes and DNxHD codecs are variable bit rate the file size of each file will vary even though the running time will be the same Split Disabled op tion disables manual file splitting as well as automatic file splitting and is only available in Simultaneous record mode Choose the file size limit of wav files When the limit is reached the PIX 260i will create a new wav file labeled sequentially and continue recording The format for file names as they are written to the drive Text to be placed before all other charac ters in each file name PIX Name is set in Network This PIX s Name Simultaneous Sequential Off Record Ethernet File Transfer Switch to Network upon Full min 5 min 10 min 15 min 30 min Split Disabled 10 Hours Max
69. f the next clip if it exists Press Rewind once to jump to the previous Cue Marker if applicable or to the beginning of the current file Immediately press Rewind again to skip to SOUNDSDEVICES r3 PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information the previous file s last Cue Marker if applicable or beginning File Skip functions will work while a dip is playing and while it is paused If the last file played was an individual track from a mono WAV take skipping will occur between that take s tracks rather than the default behavior of skipping between takes When the first or final track is navigated away from file skipping will again occur between takes Shuttle Playback Mode Shuttle Playback Mode is available in Video Mode only In Shuttle Playback Mode the PIX 260i is capable of playing back at various rates in forward and in reverse Shuttle Playback Mode is only available when playing back Quicktime mov files To immediately enter Shuttle Playback Mode from the Main View press the Control Knob The cued file will begin playback at half speed FFx1 2 Shuttle Playback Mode can also be accessed while a file is playing back or when paused by pressing the Control Knob When Shuttle Playback Mode is active the OSD items ABS Time Timecode and Filename are displayed in blue Turn the Control Knob to select among the available playback directions and rates The following table defines the playback directions and
70. fect the video image on the LCD screen only Recorded content and HDMI SDI outputs are not affected v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Recording The PIX 260i can record video and audio together to a Quicktime mov file Video Mode or audio only to a wav file Audio Mode File type is selected in Video Audio Mode Video Audio Mode The PIX 260i can simultaneously record to up to four drives or record to drives in sequence Setup Menu option File Storage Record Mode Each drive can be configured independently to be available for recording shared on the network via Samba turned off or switched to network sharing after becoming full Setup Menu option File Storage Drive Record Network Mode Pressing the REC button will start recording provided there is valid video signal present Video Mode or at least one audio track is armed Audio Mode Recording will continue until the Stop Bl button is pushed or until all available media is full Record and Stop can also be triggered by other devices via a web browser RS 422 GPIO SDI Triggers and Timecode External control of such func tions is set in Remote Control See External Control and Timecode for more details While recording the REC button will illuminate red and the OSD items Timecode File Name ABS Time and drives actively recording turn re
71. figu rations The PIX 260i supports various external control options R5422 GPIO SDI flags Timecode triggering and an embedded web server for network based remote control This User Guide details installation and operation of the PIX 260i This User Guide corresponds to PIX 260i firmware version 1 040 User Guide revisions are released at the same time as firmware updates and available online http www sounddevices com products pix260i downloads Manual Conventions Several formatting features have been included to make navigating the guide easier e Setup Menu items are indicated with this text Menu Category Parameter where the menu category is one of the items in the list displayed when the Menu button is pushed and the parameter is an item in the list displayed when that category is selected by pushing in on the Control Knob e Terms that refer to specific controls or functions such as Control Knob Menu Button Setup Menu etc are capitalized These terms are described elsewhere in this user guide see the Panel Descriptions section e Blue italicized text references sections of the user guide containing contextually relevant information Video Mode and Audio Mode Throughout this User Guide the terms Video Mode and Audio Mode will be used The PIX 260i is capable of recording video and audio together into a Quicktime mov file Video Mode or record ing audio only to a wav file Audio Only Mode The mode is determ
72. formation PIX 260i CE Declaration of Conformity According to ISO IEC Guide 22 Sound Devices LLC E7556 State Rd 23 and 33 Reedsburg WI 53959 USA declares that the product PIX 260i Video Recorder is in conformity with and passes Product Family Application EMC Product family standard for audio visual audio visual and lighting control apparatus for EN 55103 1 professional use Part 1 Emissions EMC Product family standard for audio visual audio visual and lighting control apparatus for professional use Part 2 Immunity Basic Standards Emissions Port Tested Test Descriptions Results CISPR 22 EN 55022 Radiated Emissions Class B CISPR 22 EN 55022 AC Power Ports Conducted Emissions Class B Harmonic Current Emissions through Amendment 14 of IEC 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 2 AC Power Ports IEC 61000 4 7 IEC 61000 3 3 EN 61000 3 3 AC Power Ports Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker EN 55103 1 T Phenomena 2 3 EN 55103 1 Magnetic Emissions at 1 Meter 50Hz 50kHz Basic Standards Immunity Port Tested Test Specifications Results IEC 61000 4 2 EN 61000 4 2 ESD 4kV Contact 8KV Air Discharge Radiated RF Immunity Genoese EN 6100043 3V m 80 AM 1kHz 80 2700 MHz 1 step AC Power Ports IEC 61000 4 4 EN 6100 44 DC Power Fons EFT Burst 0 5 kV 2kV EN 55103 2 IEC 61000 4 5 EN61000 4 5 AC Input Ports Be rea eat me da IEC 61000 4 5 EN 61000 4 5 Signal gt 30m Surge 1kV Common
73. ge Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Button Shortcuts Button Combination Effect Change HP source LCD MENU Toggle Focus Assist on LCD display SOUNDGDEVICES PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Connector Pin Assignments Connector XLR F 2 Analog Audio inputs XLR M 2 Analog Audio outputs TRS Headphone output BNC 2 Timecode input amp output BNC 2 SDI input amp output BNC 2 Genlock or Wordclock input amp output DB 25 1 CH 1 8 LINE IN v 1 04 9000000000000 i49999990000028 Pin Assignments 1 ground 2 signal 3 signal 1 ground 2 signal 3 signal Tip signal L Ring signal R Sleeve signal ground Center pin signal Sleeve ground 1 Input 8 signal 4 2 Input 8 Ground 3 Input 7 signal 4 Input 6 signal 5 Input 6 Ground 6 Input 5 signal 7 Input 4 signal 8 Input 4 Ground 9 Input 3 signal 10 Input 2 signal 4 11 Input 2 Ground 12 Input 1 signal 13 unused 14 Input 8 signal 15 Input 7 signal 16 Input 7 Ground 17 Input 6 signal 18 Input 5 signal 4 19 Input 5 Ground 20 Input 4 signal 21 Input 3 signal 22 Input 3 Ground 23 Input 2 signal 24 Input 1 signal 25 Input 1 Ground Mates with XLR Male connector 20k ohm input impedance line level active balanced Mates with XLR Female con
74. he PIX 260i will begin capturing the moment timecode begins rolling but will only go into record if a valid timecode signal is present after the hold off time has elapsed v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Triggering from external timecode will not cause the PIX 260i to automatically stamp ex ternal timecode to recorded files The timecode stamped to files is determined by the setting Timecode Sync Timecode Mode 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 con nected camera GPIO General Purpose Input Output The 10 pin Phoenix connector provides six GPIO logic points These can be used as simple closure inputs and to drive LEDs or relays The following table lists the pin assignments of the GPIO connector Pin Function REC Output Activates upon PIX 260i record lay Output Activates upon PIX 260i play Stop Output Activates upon PIX 260i stop 5V 5V DC Output Constant source of 5V for triggering logic high connections Ee EM EM GPIO inputs pins 1 2 and 3 and GPIO outputs pins 6 7 and 8 can be set to logic
75. he highlighter horizontally Press the Control Knob to edit the highlighted setting press again to save and exit To exit the Audio Screen press either the Audio or LCD buttons The Audio Screen is accessible during recording and playback Input Gain and Input Delay can be adjusted during recording and playback When transport is stopped holding the Stop button while the highlighter is on a Track Name or Input Source field will display the full name of that field When recording or playing back pushing the Stop button in the Audio Screen will stop playback v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information 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 Source Gain Delay 50 40 30 Em 0 0 TT OT 18 Track 18 IEEE oo o0 www 19 Track 19 EIE omna 20 Trackzo SDlin4 0 0 o jnununnunnnnmmun 21 Track 21 E TES o o o unnm 22 Track 22 SDI in 6 0 0 0 nT 23 Track 23 SDI in 7 3 0 umm 24 Track 24 ELE o pu 25 Track 25 ELE ammm 26 Track 26 SDlin 10 mc 27 Track 27 SDI in 12 M 28 Track 28 SDI in 13 o pump 29 E EI EEEN EE 0 0 o Juhnov 31 Track 31 SDI in 16 0 0 0 I IMT 32 Track 32 SDlin 17 0 0 0 mmm Other audio related settings are accessible
76. hernet iiie Standard 8P8C ernet file transfer Dante and PIX 260i grouping Mates with Cat 5 USB B 1 f For Factory use only Mates with USB Factory Standard USB B receptacle Standard B plug Appendix A Supported Files The PIX 260i supports the playback of various QuickTime mov and Broadcast Wave wav files The PIX 260i will playback any file that it generates Additionally the PIX 260i can playback QuickTime and Broadcast Wave files generated by other 3rd party recorders applications The PIX 260i will import and playback up to 32 channels of polyphonic Broadcast Wave files The PIX 260i will import and playback High Definition QuickTime Pro Res and DNxHD files gener ated by Avid and Final Cut Pro currently tested with Avid 6 and Final Cut Pro 7 and X 720 x 486 NTSC Standard Definition files are also supported 720 x 480 NTSC Standard Definition files are not supported 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 v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Specifications PIX 260i SDI 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
77. hose available in the Setup Menu option Audio Audio Mode Sample Rate The PIX 260i will only lock to supported sample rates from any source Including external sources When an unsupported sample rate is present at the sync refer ence source the OSD label will flash and the text will be red to indicate there is no synchronization occurring Timecode Reader The PIX 260i includes a timecode reader which can accept incoming SMPTE timecode The PIX 260i can read timecode from embedded SDI HDMI or linear timecode fed into the TC IN BNC connector The timecode reader is enabled whenever the Setup Menu option Timecode Sync Timecode Mode is set to Ext TC LTC or Ext TC SDI HDMI which indicates that it will read external timecode SOUNDSDEVICES EJ PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Timecode Reader operation is useful for simple cases where the PIX 260i s timecode follows the camera timecode The timecode of the PIX 260i s file will match exactly with the camera s file with zero drift since the PIX 260i is always synchronized with video input during recording in Video Mode see Video Mode Synchronization In situations where a consistent offset is observed between PIX 260i files and other produc tion recordings the PIX 260i can offset the timecode stamp on each file The Setup Menu option Timecode Sync File Start TC Offset allows for adjustment of the frame offset from 10 to 10 in increments of 1 frame This se
78. ications supplies 5V 2A See Sound Devices website for a list of approved media http www sounddevices com approved Timecode and Sync Modes Supported Frame Rates Freerun Record run External 23 976 24 25 29 97DF 29 97ND 30DF 30ND Accuracy 0 2ppm frame per 24hrs accuracy Holds accurate timecode for 2 hours after power is removed v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Timecode Inputs Outputs Timecode Input BNC Timecode Output BNC SDI Input BNC SDI Output BNC HDMI Input Jack Sony protocol Sync Output Analog bi tri level sync Genlock Wordclock Square wave 48 kHz sampling rate 3 3vp p 75 ohm Sync Input Analog bi tri level sync Genlock Wordclock Square wave 48 kHz sampling rate 3 3vp p 75 ohm Control RS422 Machine Control Ethernet Web based control of settings and transport GPIO GPIO on 8 pins Phoenix connector Keyboard USB Keyboard Front panel USB host Keyboards without hubs acceptable Power External 10 27V 60W max via locking 4 pin XLR connector pin 1 ground pin 4 See Power ing Physical Size H x W x D 3 9 x 8 6 x 10 3 8 4 cm x 21 8 cm x 26 2 cm Weight 7 5 lbs Operating Temperature 10 C to 40 C SOUND DEVICES PIX 260i User Guide and Technical In
79. ill make all Setup Menu items visible and revert default settings to factory defaults Factory Restore To fully restore the unit to its factory firmware state hold the FF and Stop buttons while booting the PIX 260i up until the Main View appears This will load factory default settings and restore some settings that are normally not affected by performing Quick Setup Load Factory Settings such as restoring the network user name and password to guest Firmware Upgrades At times Sound Devices makes firmware updates available for PIX 260i These updates are easy to apply 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 4 From the System menu in the Setup Menu select Firmware Update The PIX 260i will search for the prg file and give the option to install the first file that it finds cancelling this dialog will cause the PIX to search for another prg on any attached storage devices When the cor rect prg file has been located highlight the OK button and press the Control Knob to begin the firmware update v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information 5 The PIX will verify that the file is
80. ined by the Setup Menu option Video Audio Mode 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 v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Panel Descriptions Front Panel v 1 04 Control Knob The Control Knob can be both turned and pressed Use the Control Knob to navi gate between menu settings and to select menu items Pressing during playback or stop will toggle to Shuttle mode Turning while playback is paused will jog forward or backward by single frames Audio Button Displays the Audio Screen From the Audio Screen Select audio input sources Arm disarm tracks Set audio input gain and delay View audio input levels and Edit audio track names LCD Button Toggles the On Screen Display Hold for 2 seconds to toggle LCD on off Handle This handle is designed to provide a grip ping point for tilting down the LCD LCD Display Displays operating information when the On Screen Display OSD is active see On Screen Display user interface source video and playback video 5 inch dis play 800x480 resolution 10 Files Button Displays the File Browser Screen Press during record or playback to add a Cue Marker press and hold to d
81. king on an image with a shallow depth of field and a short focal length top and a longer focal length bottom v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information 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 length bottom SOUNDSDEVICES E PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Zoom LCD 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 When zoomed turning the Con trol Knob moves vertically and REW and FF 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 Vertical and Horizontal flipping af
82. ll update for recording and playback 8 Sync Reference The current source of synchronization This information will update for recording and playback 9 Cue Marker Cue marker and playback looping information is displayed here during record and playback 10 Timecode Current timecode and frame rate of the recorder or playing file 11 Audio Source Audio sample rate bit depth and channel count In Audio Mode flashes red to indicate Audio Sample Rate does not match Timecode Sync Sync Ref Audio Only 12 RS422 Status RS422 is displayed when Remote Control RS422 is on 13 IP Address Network IP address of the PIX 260i 14 Drive 1 4 D1 D4 Displays the status and remaining record time of each drive when video input is present or status in Audio Mode or remaining space in GB when no video input is present Offline when no media is present Mounting when media is becoming ready No Fmt fee media is not formatted or Network when Network Ethernet File Transfer is set to On An asterisk indicates that the drive is On in File Storage Record to Drive when record ing or stopped When recording all drives that are being written to are displayed in red When Stopped or in Playback the green drive is the current default playback drive Drive status field is orange when a drive is busy 15 ABS Time Absolute Time Displays the elapsed time of the file being recorded or played and the transport status STOP RE
83. m Off Line In HDMI AES In SDI In or Dante and press the Control Knob again to open up all options for that input type 4 Press the Control Knob to make a selection and exit the Audio Input Source options window Dante sources must be connected in order to select them as audio input sources For quick general audio source configurations use Audio Audio Input Quick Setup See Setup Menu for full list of options Input Level Control Audio Input Gain is set in the Audio Screen in the Gain column To adjust the gain of an audio track 1 Press the Audio button to access the Audio Screen 2 Select the Gain box for the desired track using the Control Knob to move vertically and REW and FF to move left and right 3 Press the Control Knob to edit the gain value Turn the Control Knob to adjust the gain in 1 dB increments Gain is adjusted in real time The available gain range depends on audio input source See Audio Inputs 4 Once the desired gain value is set press the Control Knob to exit the gain window Input Gain can be linked in Audio Input Gain Linking When linked adjust any channel s gain value to adjust the gain of all channels Gain offsets from channel to channel are maintained If this is not desired unlink the gain and set all gain values to the same value then relink input gain SOUNDGDEVICES PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Input Delay Control Audio Input Delay is set in the Audio Sc
84. mera and apply it to the file name and appropriate metadata fields of each recorded file See Metadata v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Camera Letter A001 C002 0502 mov LAM x Reel Clip Number Date Arri File Format When the Setup Menu option File Storage File Name Format is set to Arri File Format the PIX 260i will Generate files that follow the same naming convention used by Arri cameras Extract the CamID Reel number and Clip number from the SDI input signal from the Arri camera and apply it to the file name and appropriate metadata fields of each recorded file See Metadata Camera Index Clip Index 5001C001 120601 R1RA mov ARF 4 A 1 4 Reel Clip Counter Date Unique Camera ID Folder Structure All files generated by the PIX 260i are placed into a Reel folder The Reel Folder name number is defined by the Reel metadata which is set in File Storage Reel When using the RED or Arri File Formats the PIX 260i will generate a Reel folder based on the camera s reel metadata Deleting a File Any file that appears in the Take List can be deleted directly from the PIX 260i To delete a file 1 Press the FILES button to enter the File List 2 Scroll with the Control Knob to highlight and select the file to be deleted Once highlighted press the Control Knob to enter the Fil
85. nal 19 Output 5 Ground 20 Output 4 signal 21 Output 3 signal 22 Output 3 Ground 23 Output 2 signal 24 Output 1 signal 25 Output 1 Ground 1 Digital Out 4 signal 2 Digital Out 4 Ground 3 Digital Out 3 signal 4 Digital Out 2 signal 5 Digital Out 2 Ground 6 Digital Out 1 signal 7 Digital In 4 signal 8 Digital In 4 Ground 9 Digital In 3 signal 10 Digital In 2 signal 11 Digital In 2 Ground 12 Digital In 1 signal 18 unused 14 Digital Out 4 signal 15 Digital Out 3 signal 16 Digital Out 3 Ground 17 Digital Out 2 signal 18 Digital Out 1 signal 19 Digital Out 1 Ground 20 Digital In 4 signal 21 Digital In 3 signal 4 22 Digital In 3 Ground 23 Digital In 2 signal 24 Digital In 1 signal 25 Digital In 1 Ground 1 Ground 2 Record Input 3 Playback Input 4 Stop Input 5 unused 6 unused 7 Record Output 8 Playback Output 9 Stop Output 10 5V DC Output Mates with DB 25 Male Connectors wired in Tascam fashion Mates with DB 25 Male Connectors wired in Tascam fashion Logic points can be set to high or low See GPIO for details PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Connector Pin Assignments 1 Ground 2 Transmit A 3 Receive B DB 9 1 S 4 Receive Common RS422 N y 5 Spare Sony P2 9 pin machine control standard 6 Transmit Common 7 Transmit B 8 Receive A 9 Ground 8P6C F 2 For Ethernet Network connection Eth Et
86. nector 20k ohm input impedance line level active balanced Mates with TRS jack Mates with BNC ma Unbalanced coaxia Mates with BNC ma Unbalanced coaxia le connector connection le connector connection 75 ohm connectors recommended Mates with BNC ma Unbalanced coaxia le connector connection 75 ohm connectors recommended HDMI input P Standard HDMI Mates with HDMI Type A Plug male eSATAp Female 2 i Standard eSATAp Mates with eSATAp male connector USB A 1 For use with USB Keyboards only Data Keyboard Input Lo Standard USB A receptacle transfer is not supported Mates with DB 25 Male Connectors wired in Tascam fashion Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Connector DB 25 1 CH 1 8 LINE OUT DB 25 1 CH 1 8 AES IN OUT Phoenix 10 pin 1 GPIO 5000000000000 Looo0o00000000 J fo 000000000000 4000000000000 EEEEELLELLEL 12345678 45v SOUNDSDEVICES Pin Assignments 1 Output 8 signal 2 Output 8 Ground 3 Output 7 signal 4 Output 6 signal 5 Output 6 Ground 6 Output 5 signal 7 Output 4 signal 8 Output 4 Ground 9 Output 3 signal 10 Output 2 signal 11 Output 2 Ground 12 Output 1 signal 13 unused 14 Output 8 signal 15 Output 7 signal 16 Output 7 Ground 17 Output 6 signal 18 Output 5 sig
87. ng rate is forced to 30 ND in 48 048kF mode The audio file however is stamped with a 29 97 ND frame rate along the 48 kHz sampling rate It will appear as if the file was originally recorded at a 48 kHz sampling rate at a TC rate of 29 97 ND Fostex DVAO When using files recorded in the 48 048kF mode in with a DV40 with early software set the DV40 time code frame rate to 29 97ND Time code stamps will properly match the original time code start times 47 952k and 47 952kF Both 47 952 and 47 952kF settings use a record sampling rate of 47 952 kHz 0 1 lower than 48 kHz The 47 952kF mode however identifies the file as being recorded at 48 kHz Additionally there are two frame rate options in 47 952kF mode The timecode frame rate can be set to 23 97 while the file is identified as 24ND or it can be set to 29 97ND while the file is identified as 30ND By default when 47 952kF mode is selected the frame rate is changed to 29 97ND and identified as 30ND unless the Frame Rate was already set to 23 97 in which case it will remain at 23 97 Video Scaling and Frame Rate Conversion The PIX 260i features 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 Video scaling and or de interlacing is active whenever the Setup Menu option Video File Resolution Rate is set
88. od audio video sync If recording camera audio embedded on HDMI or SDI then the audio video alignment will be excel lent provided the alignment is proper on the camera If recording audio using the dedicated audio inputs Analog AES or Dante then a delay may need to be dialed in The reason for this is that some cameras have a delay of one or more frames from lens to SDI HDMI output The PIX 260i on the other hand has no appreciable delay between audio and video This means that if the camera does have this delay the audio will lead the video as recorded by the PIX 260i Note that on some cameras the lens to SDI HDMI delay changes with resolution frame rate The best practice is to test the audio video sync using sticks on a test file for each camera resolution frame rate to be used on a project before starting See Audio Input Delay Control for details Audio Track Arming Up to 32 Tracks of audio can be recorded in both Audio and Video modes Tracks must be armed in the Audio Screen in order for them to be recorded To arm or disarm Tracks for recording 1 Press the Audio button to access the Audio Screen 2 Select the Arm box for the desired track using the Control Knob to move vertically and REW and FF to move left and right 3 Press the Control Knob to access the Arm options window Arm options are Off On AII Off or All On 4 Select the desired option then press the Control Knob to exit the arm window Audio Mode When S
89. ode frame rate Displays current headphone selection This setting can be changed by clicking 20 ins Add a the OSD item isplays the current file name 21 Audio 15 Video Input Displays the source and current resolu Displays the curent andin setings tion and rate of incoming video This 22 Drive Status 1 4 setting can be changed by clicking the Displays the drive status of all drives OSD item D1 D4 16 File 23 ABS Time Displays the current resolution and The absolute time position of the cur rate of incoming file This setting can be rently recording or playing file changed by clicking the OSD item 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 Please note that 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 It is the only view active while in Record and Playback The contents of this view are covered in detail in PIXNET Unit Page Clips Menu The Clips Menu is the PIXNET version of the PIX 260i File List From the Clips Menu select a drive The currently selected drive contents are displayed Reel file Name and location creation date and file size are all displayed Click on a file name to playback the file File Storage Menu The File Storage Menu
90. on Video Video Input except during video playback The resolution and frame rate of the output stream is determined by the Setup Menu option Video File Resolution Rate setting except during video playback The SDI Output is capable of sending HD 4 2 2 10 bit or 3G 4 4 4 12 bit this is set in Video SDI Output Type Video playback signal is sent to the HDMI and SDI Outputs Standard Definition video is always output using HD Mode because 3G does not support Standard Definition v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information The output video stream contains up to 16 tracks of embedded audio for SDI and 8 tracks for HDMI Timecode and record start and stop flags are included on the SDI output Timecode overlay can be added to the HDMI and or SDI output signal in Video Video Output OSD The timecode overlay is displayed in various colors to indicate the cur rent transport state of the PIX 260i Stopped white 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 InputType Count Connector s Gain Details 1 8 DB 2 H 1 8 LINE IN Balanced Line level Channels 1 2 on DB 25 a ers rea connector are summed with respective XLR con AES Digital HDMI Digital SDI Digital Analog Audio Inputs
91. options Menu settings are displayed and can be edited directly from the web browser Network Menu The Network Menu provides quick access via the web browser to the PIX 260i Network menu op tions Menu settings are displayed and can be edited directly from the web browser In this menu the Ethernet File Transfer option can be remotely activated This allows for remote transfer of files from the PIX 260i System Menu The System Menu provides quick access via the web browser to the PIX 260i System menu options Menu settings are displayed and can be edited directly from the web browser 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 timecode device should be setup in this manner To configure the PIX 260i to follow Record Run commands 1 SetSetup Menu option Remote Control Rec Start Stop to Timecode 2 Make sure that the device that is sending timecode is configured to send stationary timecode while stopped and running timecode while recording 3 Some cameras do not send the correct timecode in the first few seconds of a recording or they send short bursts of timecode causing the PIX 260i to record short unintentional files The Timecode Sync Auto Record Hold Off feature is designed to eliminate these issues When a hold off value is applied t
92. or Rewind lt lt button respectively v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Cue Marker Looping Cue Marker Looping is available in Video Mode only Looping playback can be enabled between consecutive cue markers or the beginning and end of the current clip To toggle looping playback and begin looping the currently playing clip hold the Play gt button for 1 second during playback Loop Clip will be displayed in the bot tom left hand corner of the OSD if On Screen Display Cue Marker is set to On ProRes422HQ Looping between cue p To loop between two consecutive cue markers hold down the Play ProRes422 gt button and press the Fast Forward gt gt button while playback is in between the two cue markers The cue markers that are being looped are displayed on the bottom left hand corner of the OSD To return to looping the entire clip hold down the Play gt button and press the Rewind button Looping entire clip To exit looping hold down the Play button for 1 second Play List Files can be added to a play list in order to play them back sequentially Play list functions are ac cessed from the File Detail view of any file To access the File Detail view of a file 1 Press the FILES button to view the File List 2 Highlight the desired file then press
93. other video source this heartbeat is passed through the HDMI or SDI The PIX 260i video and audio circuitry can be clocked off of this incoming signal 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 See Sync Reference for clarification Drift problems in a workflow can arise when more than one camera is used on a shoot as each camera is driven off of its own internal master clock Since internal master clock speed will always vary from camera to camera and vary based on temperature and time each camera used will run at a slightly different shutter 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 Particularly problematic are long takes where there may be significant drift from camera to camera from the beginning to end of the take s file Even if the heads match the tails of a take may not These drift problems can be mitigated during recording by using a Genlock or Sync Input on a camera which takes over the camera s internal master clock Wiring seve
94. p 4 13 Headphone Volume Knob 14 15 wm N z RS 42 eSATAp 3 Adjusts the overall volume of the head phones NOTE the headphone output is capable of ear damaging levels Take care when adjusting among signal sources Headphone Output 1 4 TRS stereo headphone connector Can drive headphones from 8 to 100 ohms to very high headphone levels USB Keyboard Input USB A female connector to connect a USB keyboard Keyboards can be used to navi gate control and enter metadata into the PIX 260i Keyboards with integrated USB hubs are not compatible QQ HDMI OUT HDI IN 1 DC Power Input XLR 4 pin Accepts 10 27 volts DC XLR 4 pin con nector is wired pin 1 ground pin 4 posi tive 2 SYNC Output BNC Selectable genlock or wordclock output Configured with Setup Menu option Timecode Sync Sync Out 3 SYNC Input BNC Selectable Genlock or Wordclock input Configured with Setup Menu options Timecode Sync Sync Ref 4 Timcode Output BNC SMPTE timecode output SOUNDSDEVICES 2 A Z 0 PR Timcode Input BNC SMPTE timecode input Digital Audio Input Output DB 25 8 channels of AES digital audio input and 8 channels of AES digital output See Pinout section for wiring details Ch 1 8 Analog Audio Output DB 25 8 channels of balanced line level analog audio output See Connector Pin Assignments Ch 1 8 Analog Audio Input DB 25 8
95. pecifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Drive 3 FILE LIST PIX 001 004 mov PIX 001 003 mov PIX 001 002 mov PIX 001 001 mov 5 TheSetup 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 2 File Storage 3 Video m 4 Audio 5 Timecode Sync 6 LCD Monitor m 7 On Screen Display 8 Remote Control Network m 10 System 11 Quick Setup 6 Toto 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 SOUNDGDEVICES EJ PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information a E 2 Hte Sterage u 3 Video 4 Audio u 5 Timecode Sync 6 LCD Monitor 7 On Screen Display 8 Remote Control LER Network 210 System CEER 3340 Crossed out items will be hidden 7 Settings changed at this point will become the default settings 8 When finished press Esc or F1 on the keyboard This will show the Settings Customization Menu again Select any of the save options Keep a record of the password if it is changed A lost password could result in undesirable limitations The Settings Customization Menu option Reset to Factory Settings w
96. phone output and the 2 17 18 channel meters on the OSD 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 All tracks summed mono All tracks summed stereo Sub menu Choose output source for each line output Track 1 Track 32 per output 1 8 Track 1 8 per output Sub menu Choose output source for HDMI and AES Track 1 Track 32 per output een outputs 1 8 Track 1 8 per output Sub menu Choose output source for SDI output e Track 1 Track 32 per output 1 16 Track 1 16 per output Audio Signal Generator Enable audio test to all outputs en 20 dBFS Audio Tone Level Level of audio test tone dBFS numeric 40 to 0 Amount of audio tracks displayed at a time in the Au g n dio Screen All 32 tracks are accessible by scrolling 32 1 8 Off 9 16 Off 17 24 Off 25 32 Off 1 32 Off 1 8 Line In 1 8 9 16 Line In 1 8 17 24 Lineln 1 8 25 32 Line In 1 8 1 8 HDMI AES In 1 8 9 16 HDMI AES In 1 8 17 24 HDMI AES In 1 8 25 32 HDMI AES In 1 8 1 16 SDI In 1 16 17 32 SDI In 1 16 1 16 Dante Rx 1 16 17 32 Dante Rx 17 32 11 2 13 Audio Screen Meters 14 Audio input Quick Setup Choose from presets audio input source schemes SOUNDSDEVICES m PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Timecode Sync Parameter Name Description Options Internal The reference for synchronization of playback clock dao Fel Sync In J V bbs dd Video Input SDI H
97. pies as only provided below You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE PRODUCT Restrictions on use Licensee may not distribute copies of the SOFTWARE or accompanying materials to others Licensee may not modify adapt translate reverse engineer decompile disassemble or create derivative works based on the SOFTWARE or its accompa nying printed or written materials Transfer restrictions Licensee shall not assign rent lease sell sublicense or otherwise transfer the SOFTWARE to another party with out prior written consent of Sound Devices LLC Any party authorized by Sound Devices LLC to receive the SOFTWARE must agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this agreement Termination Without prejudice to any other rights Sound Devices LLC may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA In such event you must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT and all of its component parts Limited Warranty No warranties Sound Devices LLC expressly disclaims any warranty for the SOFTWARE PRODUCT The SOFTWARE PRODUCT and any related documentation is provided as is without warranty or condition of any kind either express or implied including without limita tion the implied warranties and conditions of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose or non infringement The entire risk arising out of use or performance of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT remains with you No
98. process is repeated until all files in the Play List have been played or Stopped is pressed Play List Loop Playback continues with the next file in the Play List This process is repeated until all files in the Play List have been played at which point playback begins at the beginning of the Play E List v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information It is recommended that files in the same play list or reel be of the same resolution frame rate and codec Playback Rate of Audio Files Audio files WAV will always be 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 When Setup Menu option Timecode Sync Sync Ref Audio Only Mode is set to Internal audio files will play back at the sample rate of Setup Menu option Audio Audio Mode Sample Rate even in Video Mode Non Native File Playback The PIX 260i can playback QuickTime mov files and PCM wav files generated by third party ap plications and devices Exporting QT Files for 260i Playback When exporting QuickTime files for PIX 260i playback be sure to set audio to 48k
99. ptions mA 0 Enable or disable RS422 capability g pi v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Parameter Name Description Options Off SDI Flag RED SDI Flag Panasonic SDI Flag Panasonic Varicam Determines what method the PIX 260i uses to auto cpi Flag Canon tically start t ings matically start and stop recordings SDI Flag Sony SDI Flag Arri SDI Flag PIX Timecode Set GPIO inputs pins 1 2 and 3 on GPIO connector 3 to active high or active low Active high Connecting Active low the pin to 5V will activate the function Active low Active high Connecting the pin to ground will activate the function Set GPIO outputs pins 6 7 and 8 on GPIO connec 4 GPIO Outputs tor to active high or active low Active high When the Active low p function is true 5V will appear on the pin Active low Active high When the function is true the pin will be grounded Network Parameter Name Description Options Sets name of PIX 260i This must be unique within a No Group Group 1 2 Network Group Groups PIX 260i with other PIX 260i units Group2 Group 3 Group 4 When On the PIX 260i s Primary and Second ary Ethernet ports both transmit Dante Audio over separate networks This provides a fail safe of the 3 Rec Start Stop
100. ral cameras Genlock Inputs together forces all of the cameras to run at the exact same rate with no drift This same concept ap plies to audio recorders using the Word Clock input Genlock inputs are available only on higher end cameras and Word Clock inputs are available on higher end audio recorders Offset problems are easier to overcome than drift problems By feeding each recording device with the same timecode signal the files from different recording devices can all be in sync and there will be no offset in post production The PIX 260i can address the synchronization issues of both offset and drift heads and tails via its built in Ambient Lockit with Genlock Out and Timecode Reader The PIX 260 s Ambient Lockit features an internal clock which has an accuracy of 0 2ppm 1 2 frame per 24 hours Numerous PIX 260i recorders can be used to maintain extremely tight synchronization v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Sync Reference The following table lists the available sources for sync reference Depending on the current Mode Audio or Video and the transport state some of these sources might not be available Signal Connection OSD HDMI video HDMI input Sync HDMI SDI video SDI input Sync SDI By default The currently referenced synchronization source is always displayed on the OSD pre c
101. rd In the search box enter the PIX 260i address as V IP Address Enter the user name and pass word J9 See more results 192 168 1 100 x Shutdown gt _ H Sound Wave y Sound Devices LLC Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Drives that are in Ethernet File Transfer mode will appear as folders in the mounted vol umeon the computer When no drives are Ethernet File Transfer mode a folder titled No Drives Attached will appear instead Set the drive s mode to Record to remove it from the network and make it available for recording and playback on the PIX 260i Allow time for the drives to remount before Record ing or Playing back files The Drive Status OSD field will return to white when the drives are ready SOUND DEVICES PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Setup Management and Firmware Upgrades Saving and Loading Setup Files To save all of the current settings to a setup file select the Setup Menu option Quick Setup Save Settings to Drive 1 Use the on screen keyboard or attached USB key board to enter a name for the setup file This will save all of the current settings to an XML file at root of Drive 1 To load a previously saved setup file select the Setup Menu option Quick Setup Load Settings from Drive 1 The setup XML fil
102. reen in the Delay column Delay is adjustable from 0 to 400 mS To adjust the delay of an audio track 1 Press the Audio button to access the Audio Screen 2 Select the Delay box for the desired track using the Control Knob to move vertically and REW and FF to move left and right 3 Press the Control Knob to edit the delay value Turn the Control Knob to adjust the delay in 1 mS increments 4 Once the desired delay value is set press the Control Knob to exit the delay window Input Delay can be linked in Audio Input Delay Linking When linked adjust any channel s delay value to adjust the delay of all channels Delay offsets from channel to channel are maintained If this is not desired unlink the delay and set all delay values to the same value then relink input delay Audio Outputs Analog Audio Outputs The eight analog outputs of the PIX 260i are active balanced line level outputs 18dBu max At fac tory default the source of the Analog Line Outputs 1 8 is tracks 1 to 8 respectively Any of the avai labe 32 Tracks can be sent to the Line Outputs Line Output routing is set in Audio Line Output Digital Audio Outputs AES HDMI AES and HDMI Outputs are active at all times but these two outputs share the same source At factory default the source of the AES HDMI Outputs 1 8 is tracks 1 to 8 respctively Any of the availabe 32 Tracks can be sent to the AES HDMI Outputs AES HDMI Output routing is set in Audio HDM
103. rnet File Transfer Drives attached to this slot will be shared to the network as a standard Samba share see Ethernet File Transfer and cannot be recorded to accessed for playback from the PIX 260i or formatted e Switch to Network upon Full Drives attached to this slot will be in Record mode until they are filled Once filled they will be Ethernet File Transfer mode When File Storage Record Mode is set to Simultaneous a drive that becomes full will only mount as a network share when the last drive that is set to Switch to Network upon Full becomes full Record Mode Simultaneous or Sequential The Setup Menu option File Storage Record Mode determines how drives will be written to dur ing recording When set to Simultaneous the default setting all drives that are online and set to Record will be written to during recording When set to Sequential the lowest numbered drive that is online and set to Record mode will be written to When that drive is full the recording will continue on the next available drive that is online and set to Record mode If no drive is available recording will stop The order of drives when recording sequentially is from lowest Drive 1 to highest Drive 4 v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Quicktime file splitting must be used when File Storage Record Mod
104. rt control and setup A grouped PIX 260i will retain all settings made before being grouped If a change is made to any PIX 260i in the group the setting will be changed on all other PIX 260i units in the group Grouped PIX 260i units do not have a master slave relationship they are all effectively masters If a transport command or settings change has to be made to only one unit in a group ungroup the input make the change then regroup the PIX 260i To quickly toggle between no group and the cur rent group setting press and hold the MENU button then press the Control Knob To group units connect all PIX 260i units via Ethernet ports or connect them all to the same network Enter Network Network Group and set all PIX 260i units to the same group number Group Transport The Record Stop and Pause transport commands will always affect all units in the group When a file is played back on a grouped unit the other units in the group will only begin playback if a file of the exact same name is present on those units Fast Forward Rewind Cue Points and Looping are not group transport functions Non Grouping Settings and Functions The following settings and functions will only apply to the PIX 260i that they are performed on even when the unit is grouped Settings Functions File Storage Erase Reformat Audio Track Arm All senings in MU rae yon S on be Audio Track Name sides Sync Ref Video Playback and A Sync Ref A
105. rted when playing back QuickTime mov files To scroll through a video file frame by frame pause playback then turn the Control Knob to increase decrease the video file in one frame increments Playback audio of both QuickTime mov and PCM wav files is routed to audio outputs as deter mined by output routing options in the Audio Setup Menu section see Audio Outputs Other PIX 260i s in a group will begin playback only if a file of the same name is present see PIX Grouping Fast Forward and Rewind Video Mode Hold down the Fast Forward gt gt or Rewind lt lt button during playback for 2x double speed playback When the Fast Forward gt gt or Rewind lt lt button is held for five seconds or more the playback will become 16x speed Normal playback will resume when Fast Forward gt gt or Rewind is released Audio Mode Hold down the Fast Forward gt gt or Rewind lt lt button during playback scrub for ward or backward As the Fast Forward gt gt or Rewind lt lt button is held down playback speed in that direction will increase up to 50x Release the button to resume playback in real time File Skip From Stopped Mode press Fast Forward once to skip to the next file on the current Playback drive Press Rewind once to skip to the previous file on the current Playback drive During Playback press Fast Forward gt gt once to jump to the next Cue Marker if applicable or be gin playback o
106. s 000 ccc cc cee eee e evens 17 Timecode Modes 0 0 00 cece cece eee ees 40 Choosing Audio Sources 00 20 00e cece eens 17 Freerun Timceode Mode 2 ee cetera 40 Input Level Control sisse 17 Record Run Timecode Mode 00eeee cues 40 Input Delay Control 0 0 cece eee e ee eee eee 18 External Timecode Mode 0 cece eee eee 41 Audio Outputs 0 ccc cece eee eee e eee N 18 Timecode Frame Rate 0 cece cece eee 41 Analog Audio Outputs 00 c eee cence eens 18 Timecode Input Sources 0 0 e cece eee eee 4 Digital Audio Outputs AES HDMI cesses 18 Timecode BNC serven tipisan ar ereer tE 4 Dante Audio Outputs ssssssssssssssesseee 18 SDI or HDMI Input Embedded Timecode 41 SDI Audio Outputs 20 ccc cece eee eee eee 18 Synchronization Timecode Examples 4 41 Headphone Output 00 00 cece cece eee ees 18 Single Video Camera no Genlock 0004 41 Ethernet iir bre TREE BRE REEL Se dis 19 Single Camera with Genlock Input Genlocked from PIX 42 Mop Multiple Cameras with Genlock Input all Genlocked from a Single Video Monitoring Features uuuueeee 20 E Oey MORE ARDEN MUR P Exposure Assist essen n n nnne 20 Camera 1 to PIX 1 Camera 2 to PIX 2 No Genlock 43 a E MS A mcr TW SUE ny Camera to PIX with Word Clock Connection to Audio R
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108. s are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Copyright Notice and Release All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the expressed written permission of SOUND DEVICES LLC SOUND DEVICES is not responsible for any use of this information Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Macintosh OSX and ProRes are registered trademarks of Apple Inc DNxHD is a registered trademark of Avid Inc Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners PIX 260i and the sound waves logo are registered trademarks of Sound Devices LLC Limitation of Liability LIMITATION ON SOUND DEVICES LIABILITY 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 PAR TIES AS A RESULT OF ACCIDENT MISUSE OR ABUSE OF THIS PRODUCT OR UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT OR FAILURE TO STRICTLY COMPLY WITH SOUND DEVICES LLC S OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW SOUND DEVICES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO THE END USER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR COSTS EXPENSES DIRECT DA
109. speeds available when turning the Control Knob in Shuttle Playback Mode Reverse Forward 32 16 8 7 6 5 4 3j2 1 t2 ta uA 15 t6 7 ie 18 477 e Jars va 8 4 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ehe 32 In Shuttle Playback Mode the playback direction and speed will be indicated on the LCD if Setup Menu option Display ABS Time is set to On The Fast Forward gt gt and Rewind lt lt buttons will illuminate independently to indicate the playback direction Press the Control Knob while in Shuttle Mode to pause playback Press the Play gt button while in Shuttle Mode to return to Playback Mode Cue Marker Cue Markers are available in Video Mode only During Record Playback or Shuttle mode press the FILES button to set a Cue Marker To delete a Cue Marker press and hold FILES again A dialog box appears asking Delete Cue Marker Cue number select OK to delete and Cancel to ignore Cue Markers added or deleted during record are applied to all available drives Cue Markers added or deleted during playback or shuttle mode are only applied to the current playback drive The previous Cue Marker is displayed in the lower left hand corner of the OSD when On Screen Display Cue Marker is On The OSD field will be displayed in various colors depend ing on the current transport status Red Record Green Play Blue REW FF Shuttle To quickly jump to the next or previous Cue Marker press the Fast Forward gt gt
110. ss actively views video fields looking for duplicates When these duplicates are sensed then this cadence is locked in and the appropriate extra fields are removed The process depends on motion in the incoming video The OSD item File Resolution Rate changes from orange to white when this cadence is detected HDMI In 1080159 94 Orange No 32 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 ProRes422 HDMI In 1080159 94 White 3 2 pulldown sensed in 60i 59 94i input video signal Input video signal is being converted to 24p 23 976p using 3 2 1080p23 976 3 2 pd pulldown removal which recreates 24p 23 976p as it is cap ProRes422 tured from the camera s shutter Up and Down Conversion Standard definition video resolution employs a 4 3 aspect ratio and high definition video resolution employs a 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 v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Down Conversion Letterbox Maintains the same height and width ratio Results in blank bar at top and bottom of im
111. t All Units Page Button Click to return to All Units Page Previous Jumps to the beginning of the file Rewind Acts as Rewind button When selected the clip will reverse at x2 speeds Play Functions as PLAY button Stop Functions as STOP button Unit Name and IP Address Displays the name and IP Address of the current Unit Page PIX 260i 10 11 Audio 48k 24 bits 8ch D1 3h21 D2 Offline D3 Offline D4 Offline Fast Forward Acts as Fast Forward button When se lected the clip advances at x2 speed Click again for 16x speed Next Jumps to the next file Record Functions as REC button Group Displays current Group setting quickly change designated group or remove from group using the drop down menu Video Audio Mode Displays current Video Audio Mode set ting Switch between Video and Audio modes using the drop down menu Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information 12 Menu Tabs 17 Codec Clicking on each tab will display a differ Displays the current Codec selection This ent menu See PIXNET Unit Page Views setting can be changed by clicking the 13 Main View ODORE Default view of PIXNET When no View 18 Timecode tab is selected the main view is displayed Displays the current timecode value as shown 19 Frame Rate 14 Headphone Selection Displays the current timec
112. the Control Knob to enter the File Details view A AA 010 wav 4 Take Adds the file clip to the playlist 5 Delete 7 Remove from Play List 8 Empty Play List Start TC 00 00 00 00 Audio Fmt 48k 24b 2ch Duration 3m 40 75s TC fps 29 97nd Created Today 9 40AM User bits 00 00 00 00 Frame Res Media HD1 001 Codec Brodcast WAV File Size 0 12GB Add to Play List will add the file to the end of the play list Remove from Play List will remove the file from the play list and decrease the position of all files above in the play list Empty Play List will clear the play list completely note that this function affects the entire play list Files in a play list are indicated with a number in the Files View SOUND DEVICES E PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information Drive 3 FILE LIST PIX 001 004 mov PIX 001 003 mov PIX 001 002 mov PIX 001 001 mov By default the PIX recorder will play files in the order that they are arranged in the File List To play back files in a play list in the order of the play list System Playback Mode must be set to one of the Play List modes It is recommended that files in the same play list or reel be of the same resolution frame rate and codec 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
113. thod for transmitting progressive video in an interlaced stream A device generates PsF signal by splitting each frame into two segments PsF segments are the same as interlaced fields in that one segment represents the even lines of a frame and the other segment represents the odd lines of a frame PsF segments differ from interlaced fields in that there is no motion between each segment in a pair The PIX 260i will automatically sense PsF signal from most cameras that output PsF over SDI This is accomplished through the use a flag inserted into the SDI signal by the camera If a camera does not insert this flag into the 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 Selecting a Video Codec Setup Menu option Video Codec The PIX 260i has two families of intra frame DCT based codecs available Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD with five levels of compression for ProRes and four levels of data compression available for DNxHD Both codecs are intermediate codecs that assist the editing process by eliminating the need to transcode video before importing into Final Cut ProRes or Avid ProRes or DNxHD ProRes is a variable data rate codec DNxHD is a fixed data rate codec PIX 260i supports all com pression levels and bit rates of DNxHD and ProRes and au
114. ting the Sync 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 Consult the camera s documentation for information of which rates are accepted Additionally there are two advanced modes under Timecode Sync Sync Out Genlock Follows Video In and Wordclock Follows Video In Genlock Follows Video In can be used to slave another camera s or audio recorder s genlock input to the camera feeding the PIX Like wise Wordclock Follows Video In can be used to slave an external audio recorder to the camera driving the PIX to achieve perfect audio sync with zero drift Drift is less likely to be an issue when recordings are kept short Timecode Modes Freerun Timceode Mode Generator mode Timecode runs continuously The value can be set by jamming value in the Setup Menu option Timecode Sync Jam Received TC or by manually setting a value from the Setup Menu option Timecode Sync Set Generator TC Record Run Timecode Mode Generator mode The PIX 260i sends running timecode while recording and stationary timecode while not recording Timecode in this mode defaults to the last stationary value at power up When v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www soun
115. tomatically records the correct bit rate dependent upon the video input resolutions and frame rate The data rates indicated in the Setup Menu item Video Codec indicate the maximum data rate at 1080p30 v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information DNxHD 36 Mb s only supports 1080p signal Standard definition recording is only available for ProRes 422 HQ ProRes 422 and ProRes 422 Proxy Interruption of Signal During Recording In video mode in the event that video signal is lost an unplugged HDMI or SDI cable for example during recording the PIX 260i will pause the recording and wait for video signal to be re initialized If video signal is re initialized recording will begin again to a new file of the same name with an A appended to the end Further interruptions of signal during that take will cause an alphabetic filename progression B C etc In Audio Mode loss of video signal will have no affect on the transport state unless the video signal is the sync reference source Alignment of Audio and Video An advantage to recording audio on the PIX 260i along with the video is the elimination of audio video sync problems in post The PIX 260i has many options regarding audio sources along with the two options for video inputs HDMI and SDI Given this flexibility care must still be taken to ensure go
116. tripes will be overlaid on the LCD monitor signal The Setup Menu option LCD Monitor Exposure Assist determines which mode will acti vate when exposure assist is toggled on 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 False Color False Color exposure assist mode replaces pixels with a specific color relative to the luminance level The two types of False Color selectable from Setup Menu option LCD Monitor Exposure Assist are 12 step and 4 step v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information 12 step False Color mode divides the monitor signal into 12 luminance ranges and assigns a color to each 59 78 Light Grey 58 Pink 49 52 Medium Grey 79 84 Light Yellow 53 0 2 White 4 step False Color mode divides the monitor signal into 4 ranges and assigns a color to all but one range this range is displayed without chroma The table below illustrates the colors as they relate to luminance levels IRE Zebras Zebra stripe exposure assist mode overlays diagonal stripes over areas that are in a defined lumi nance range Zebra 1 or above a defined luminance threshold Zebra 2 The range for Zebra 1 is 576 above and below th
117. tting does not affect timecode on the PIX 260i s outputs For shoots involving more than one camera or an audio recorder using the PIX 260i s Timecode Gen erator can be more beneficial than using the Timecode Reader to achieve good heads and tails sync between all recordings Internal Ambient Lockit Timecode Generator with Sync Out The PIX 260i includes an internal Ambient ACL 203 Lockit which can be used as a master sync timecode source for cameras or audio recorders The Lockit is an ultra high accuracy sync timecode generator with lt 0 2 ppm 4 frame per 24 hours accuracy that is suitable as a master clock in all levels of productions With its internal rechargeable battery accurate timecode is maintained for up to 2 hours after the PIX 260i is powered down After 2 hours the timecode value is reset The battery is recharged automatically Multi camera shoots using cameras that accept genlock input can benefit from the PIX 260i s built in Ambient Lockit as their master sync and timecode source Files from multiple PIX 260i recorders will have very tightly synchronized recordings with matching heads and tails Additionally even multi camera shoots utilizing lower cost cameras with no genlock or timecode can benefit from the built in Lockit By using the Timecode Generator to stamp the beginning of each file the heads of each take will match from several recorders even if the tails drift due to using non genlocked cameras Set
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119. u option only applies when the Timecode Sync Sync Ref Audio Only Mode is set to Internal The default sample rate is 48 kHz Audio Mode allows for 44 1 kHz or 48 KHz recordings Audio Audio Mode Bit Depth The bit depth of recorded audio in Audio Mode The default Bit Depth is 24 Audio Mode allows for 16 or 24 bit recordings In Video Mode audio bit depth is always 24 bits Audio Mode Pre Roll Time In Audio Mode a continuous audio buffer of up to 10 seconds is maintained The Pre Roll Time will be added to the front of all audio recordings Time code stamps will be automatically adjusted to match the Pre Roll time e File Storage Wave File Split Every The file size that will cause a wav file split in Audio Mode At factory default audio files will automatically split when the file size reaches 4 GB Audio recordings can also be split when the file size reaches 2 GB Timecode Sync Frame Rate Audio Only The frame rate that will be stored in the iXML and Bext area of the wav file The default frame rate is 29 97 non drop The available frame rate options are 23 976 24 25 29 97 29 97 drop frame 30 30 drop frame If the synchronization source Setup Menu option Timecode Sync Sync Reference Audio Only is lost while in record the recording will stop The Sync Reference OSD field will flash red if the synchronization source is not present The Audio Input OSD field will flash red if there is a mismatch b
120. udio Only Mode Transport Fast forward Rewind Shuttle playback Cue k Points and Looping All settings in Network section besides i Ethernet File Transfer Powering up and powering down System Set Date Time LCD assist functions Zoom Focus and Exposure System Update Software All functions in Quick Setup section 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 v 1 04 Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information can be controlled remotely via PIXNET PIXNET is a built in web server with an intuitive GUI and is accessed with an HTTP connection using a web browser The interface is designed for use with current versions of Chrome and Safari Multiple PIX 260i s can be accessed at the same time from the same web browser window using tabs 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 2 The PIX 260i must have a unique name when controlling multiple PIX 260i units via PIXNET Verify that the PIX 260i has a unique name in Network This PIX s Name 3 The PI
121. udio Screen sss 10 FIG SKID muet netrobenc e ete nee UE 33 File List 00 cc cece cece cececeueccutevaevueevas 11 Shuttle Playback Mode 0 cc cece eee eee eae 34 File Detail ec on dusveeaet ira bots a e aa lii 13 Cue Marker or teroris edd cete te ede atthe 34 Inputs and Outputs ccceeeeeeeeees 14 Cue Marker Looping csse n 35 Video Inputs 00 cece eect eens 14 Play List cesses enn 35 a T au ibe dient ur EE PE edd 14 Playback Mode 0 0 cece cece e eee eee ee eens 36 SD Lies elu 14 Playback Rate of dd FICS oc RE 37 Non Native File Playback 0 00 esse eee 37 Riu ee Exporting QT Files for 280 Payback ec sso s Analog Audio Inputs csse 15 Playing Back Files on a Computer 2005 37 XI oae ce pee ADR VT anne mardone nner 15 Synchronization and Timecode 38 DB25 1 8 oon woes eae lean oni 15 Sync Reference 00 c cece eee eee eee ae 39 Digital Audio Inputs 00 0 cece eee eee ees 15 Video Mode Synchronization 0 cece eee 39 HDMI SDI Embedded Audio cccccccueeeeues 15 Audio Mode Synchronization slsssssesse 39 WES Bess Lc ote ES EH ELA ate he OND AS Du 15 Timecode Reader 2 00 c cece eee eee eee 39 Dante Audio Inputs c i 16 Internal Ambient Lockit Timecode Generator with Sync Out40 Dante Redundancy csse 17 Setting the Sync Out isses 40 Sample Rate Converter
122. ut accepts up to 10 bit 4 4 4 video up to 8 channels of embedded audio The PIX 260i also accepts Sony s proprietary timecode over HDMI In Video Mode the digital audio embedded in the HDMI stream 32 kHz 192 kHz is always re sampled to 48 kHz In Audio Mode it is re sampled to the sample rate determined by the Timecode Sync Sync Ref Audio Only 720p30 29 97 720p25 and 720p24 23 976 are not supported on the HDMI input or the HDMI output HDCP copy protection prevents direct digital to digital copying of copyrighted material Protected DVDs Blue Rays and streaming content with HDCP encryption is not valid content and will be ignored by the PIX 260i SDI The SDI input on the PIX 260i accepts video with embedded audio up to 16 channels and embed ded SMPTE timecode This connection accepts digital video up to 12 bit with up to 4 4 4 color sam pling Unlike the HDMI interface which auto negotiates rates between devices what comes out of a camera s SDI output is received by the PIX 260i with no auto negotiation or sample rate conversion The PIX 260i supports 3G SDI single link but not dual link HD SDI Timecode over SDI is not available when recording in standard definition Video Outputs Both HDMI and SDI outputs are active simultaneously This allows for conversion from SDI to HDMI and HDMI to SDI The output video signal source is the signal present at the currently selected video input Setup Menu opti
123. wered external enclosures using an eSATA non powered cable It is important to use an approved drive and external enclosure to en sure proper performance An up to date list of supported storage devices can be found online http www sounddevices com approved 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 hitp 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 The PIX 260i formats and writes to a exFAT filesystem The ExFAT filesystem is readable and writ able by Mac OS X Windows 8 Windows 7 and Windows Vista Files stored in a ExFAT filesystem are not restricted to 4GB unlike FAT32 a commonly utilized filesystem in other digital recorders Storage devices to be used with the PIX 260i must be formatted by the PIX 260i Drives formatted to UDF with earlier versions of PIX 260i firmware or PIX 220i and PIX 240i recorders can still be used in the current PIX 260i Windows XP is not compatible with exFAT volumes by default The Microsoft update KB955704 hitp www microsoft com en us download details aspx id 19364 will allow Windows XP to read and write to exFAT volumes Mac OSX 10 6 4 and below does not support exFAT volum
124. with 8 chan nels of embedded audio GPIO Remote Phoenix 10 pin Logic contact points for remote control See GPIO 19 USB Connection Factory use only Features and specifications are subject to change Visit www sounddevices com for the latest documentation PIX 260i User Guide and Technical Information 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 For reliable operation it is imperative that the 2 5 drive be firmly screwed to the PIX CADDY 2 with the supplied screws 1 FireWire 800 FireWire 800 or 400 backward compat ible Requires a powered FireWire 800 or 400 port 2 eSATAp High speed data transfer over 5V eSATAp Requires a 5V powered eSATAp port 3 USB 3 0 High speed data transfer over USB 3 0 backward compatible with USB 2 0 4 2 5 Drive Slot Connector for approved 2 5 inch SATA II and SATA III drives Sound Devices main tains a list of tested and approved SSD drives for use with PIX video recorders Visit www sounddevices com approved for an up to date list of tested and approved drives SOUNDGDEVICES Activity LED Illuminates when recording playing reading or writing to the attached 2 5 drive

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