ViVid User Manual 2333KB Mar 11 2009 04:49:35
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1. 19 GOTO START E a 18 GOTO TIMECODE 19 THE FRONT PANEL nnn 7 OR A ENE A 19 L s A O O A O AN AR O RAV EM 18 LCD PANT 7 U KOOI 19 LTC EXTERN occcscccscccsecssecsuccsecesecsuecsucssecsseseuecsucssessuecsuccenesuesaneeaneen UEM 18 C NTER 18 OFFSET 19 ViVid V VIDEO INPUT 18 VIDEO REF 18 W WARRANTY POLICY 25 ViVid2. 18 MANAGE DISK 19 Sls suns 18 MASTER suuZWuua 18 COMPATIBILITY 6 MASTER TIME SETUP 18 CONFIGURING THE MFX oeseri 15 MENU LL LLL uu 18 18 D MST REEL 18 DEFRAGMENTING A MEDIA DISK 4 N DELETING A VIDEO REEL nee 13 ELE TING A VIDEO vb ERU vd bouis 13 NEW TITLE RTL sss 18 DEVICE TYPE 9 PIN ena 19 UIN 18 P DISK DRIVE FORMAT 6 DIKLA ntn 18 PLAVA 8 DISPLAY FIELDS 19 PLAYBACK ROREM 11 E R E A E E E E E eee 8 E DSI 19 ERASE REEL O 19 RECORD SETUP HR 19 ERASE TUTE A O MA A INN 19 RECORDING AND PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 6 ERASING ALL FILES ON A MEDIA DISK 13 REEL cscccccsssssescccccssssesssecssesesssesssseccsesessssecssecesssescssesssscessonsssssensscasscs 18 18 EXTERNAL 18 S F SELECT MASTER REEL nn 18 SELECT TITLE tenentes 18 EC TOR INCI 19 SHUTTLE MODE scirem ato eben itis 8 imc 8 SOFTWARE VERSION srne 19 FIELD 19 SOURCE SETUP 18 FORMATTING A MEDIA DISK LM 18 FRAME MODE ene 19 SRC REEL nena 18 FRAME RATE ene 18 STANDALONE ccccccsccssecosecssecsscssecssecasccssecsscasecasecsesssecssessscssecaseesvees 18 8 G SYSTEM INFORMATION 19 A ARIANA 18 19 T END PMMM
3. 6 9 3 Master Time Setup MASTER 18 2 2 2 TIMEBASE CORRECTOR 94 Select Title TITLE 18 2 3 Other features 6 9 5 Select Master Reel REEL 18 2 3 1 Menu based setup system b 9 6 Source Setup SRC 18 2 3 2 REMOTE CONTROL suo lei aii 6 9 7 Disk Record Setup 15 19 SECTION 3 PARTS AND CONTROLS 7 9 8 Manage Disk 19 3 1 TTANSPOTE ee FOOT TSI com 19 3 2 LCD Panel 7 9 10 GOLO 19 SECTION 4 Disk TRANSPORT CONTROLS 9 11 Miscellaneous System Setup i 4 1 EJECT Liste 9 12 System Information 13 4 2 REW 009060600909009000000090900090990090909000000909000909900909000090090909099 8 SECTION 10 VIVID QUALITY FACTOR TIME ee te METER 20 PU OO O RE 8 SECTION 11 VIVID MENU TREE eee eee ee 21 4 5 STOP 8 AG INEM O A NA Una O INDEX A A A A RR RNA PRE KASNE 22 4 7 Shuttle Mode cnm 8 4 8 Locate to Start End 8 SECTION 5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 9 scio ir 9 5 2 Tav DOC a VN 11 SECTION 6 SHUTDOWN cccccccccccccccccccccccccces 12 SECTION 7 FILE AND Disk MANAGEMENT 13 SECTION 8 ViDEO D
4. the system for optimum non linear video operation settings 6 Press play on your external controller ViVid SECTION 6 SHUTDOWN 1 Press the EJECT button on the front panel or the remote control device 2 When the LCD shows Are you sure you want to shut down this disk drive press Yes 3 When the LCD shows Proceed to Shutdown press OK 4 When the LCD shows IT IS NOW SAFE TO TURN OFF ViVid turn off the power WARNING It is ESSENTIAL that the Shutdown procedure and power off be followed accurately or damage to the unit may result This is the only way to safely shut down the ViVid without damaging the system ALWAYS allow 10 seconds after powering off the ViVid before powering it back on again NEVER turn off the disk drive using the key while the power is on as damage to ViVid or its disk drive may result NEVER run the unit without a media drive in place ViVid SECTION 7 FILE AND Disk MANAGEMENT 1 Deleting a Video Title Select MENU DISK MANAGE DISK ERASE TITLE Use the v and gt keys to place the lt gt cursor over the desired title and press OK ViVid will then ask you to confirm your decision to delete the selected Title 2 Deleting a Video Reel Select MENU DISK MANAGE DISK ERASE REEL Use the v and gt keys to place the lt gt cursor over the desired Reel and press OK ViVid will then ask you to confirm your
5. aq UPI LYI 14 LYVH7 YOLOVY ALITVND OL NOILO3S ViVid SECTION 11 ViViD MENU TREE Default Screen Menu Main Menu Master Master Time Set up Title Reel Project Size Next New Title Frame Rate EXIT _ 25 PAL 30 NTSC 30 ND 30 DF Src Source Set up Int Ext Chase Videolnput Video Ref E E LTC Chase Composite REF Input E E on stop Enable TY Disabled E E Disabled Disable Free run EXIT LTC Ref Internal External Disk Record Set up Factor Rec Audio Audio Manage Incr Fields On Off Rate Disk 1 Field Frame EraseTitleErase ReelTidy Disk 2 Fields Frame 48KHz ZU 1 2 3 10 500KB s 5000KB s 2 Fields Frame x gt Format Erase Files Defrag EXIT 1s 2s 3s 10s 500KB s 5000KB s 1 Field Frame OK Disk Disk Cancel Continue Continue Continue Cancel Cancel Cancel Goto Goto Menu Goto GotoEnd Goto EXIT Start Timecode Misc Miscellaneous System Set up R Loop Display LTC System EXIT Fields Offset Info On Off Field Increment Device Type Mark First Frame Decrement faa1 2151 Mark Last Single Field EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT ViVid INDEX A M AUDIO ON OFF uuecccssccssecsccsescsesssecsuessccsecssecerecsescsessrecssecsreeseeases 19 MACROS isset tette teret trei 16 MAIN LCD SCREEN 18 C MAIN
6. Tidy Disk Displays the Tidy Disk menu EXIT Saves the chosen options and returns to the previous menu 9 9 Tipy Disk Format Disk Performs a complete format of the Media Disk erasing all files in preparation for a fresh job or to free disk space This process is irreversible Erase Files Erases all media files from the Media Disk in preparation for a fresh job or to free disk space This process is irreversible Defrag Disk Performs a defragmentation operation on the Media Disk ensuring optimum performance EXIT Returns to the previous menu 9 10 Goro Goto Start Locates the ViVid to the first frame of video recorded in the current reel Goto End Locates the ViVid to the last frame of video recorded in the current reel Goto Timecode Locates the ViVid to a user defined frame of video in the current reel Use the arrow keys to move between the numbers in the timecode display and then use the and keys to set the desired value Press OK to goto the displayed timecode location EXIT Returns to the previous menu 9 11 MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEM SETUP Loop Allows the selection of a start and end time for loop playback enables disables this mode Display Fields Allows the selection between field mode and frame mode for still or slow modes LTC Offset Applies a user definable offset to incoming timecode System Info Displays the System Info Menu 9 12 SYSTEM INFORMATION 9 pin Device Type Toggles between faal ViVid is controlled by MFX
7. ViVid DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER User Manual Software Version 1 0H 2 0E Part Number DVV211 A Document Number 157 Manual by Emilijo Mihatov Owen P Walker Copyright 2000 ViVid IMPORTANT NOTICE COPYRIGHT The material in this document is copyright and may not be quoted or reproduced in any form without written permission from Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY All the software and hardware provided with or purchased especially for Fairlight products has been tested for functionality Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd will make its best efforts to correct reported defects for future releases subject to technical practicabilities Fairlight ESP will also replace any defective media on which software has been delivered provided that the item to be replaced is returned to the dealer who supported the product within 90 days of purchase Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd makes no warranty or representation either expressed or implied with respect to the system s performance or fitness for a particular purpose In no event will Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd be liable for direct or indirect damages arising from any defect in the product or its documentation Further Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd will not accept any liability for any programs sounds audio recording video recording or sequences stored in or used with Fairlight products including the cost of recovery of such data The warranties remedies and disclaimers above are exclusive and
8. The ViVid can also be used in a time code chase mode 2 1 Disk DRIVE FORMATS 2 1 1 COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER VIVID SYSTEMS A disk drive recorded on this unit can be played back on other ViVid systems All the video and audio files are stored on the same removable drive 2 2 RECORDING AND PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 2 2 1 BUILT IN TIME CODE READER The built in time code reader allows the unit to read timecode from an external timecode source such as a Video Tape Recorder 2 2 2 TIMEBASE CORRECTOR The built in digital picture processor gives stable playback of the reels at all speeds ViVid can play back in single or both field modes regardless of the field mode of the original recording 2 3 OTHER FEATURES ViVid 2 3 1 MENU BASED SETUP SYSTEM All the initial settings for system operation are accessed through a simple menu system on the LCD panel using the front panel controls 2 3 2 REMOTE CONTROL The unit can be operated by remote control through the standard Sony 9 pin serial interface SECTION 3 PARTS AND CONTROLS 3 1 TRANSPORT The front panel has the disk transport controls comprising EJECT Shut Down REW PLAY FF and RECORD WW 3 2 LCD PANEL The Sofy Keys below the LCD panel enable the user to set parameters such as the frame rate audio levels and picture quality level Soft Keys ViVid SECTION 4 Disk TRANSPORT CONTROLS 4 1 EJECT Pressing this button will begin the shutdown proc
9. When the end of the required vision has played you can then stop playback It may also be necessary to record audio onto the MFX3 S at the same time as the video is being digitized to the ViVid In this case the steps to take are as follows ViVid Select Arm Select Track x Track y Where x and y are the tracks the incoming audio will appear Select Record PLay Select Gen Stop playback when the dub is complete 8 6 PREPARATION FOR PLAYBACK ON VIVID De Select M2 De select Gen This will take M2 off line and stop the MFX3P 5 from generating time code Select M1 Select Blue M1 Select Arm Trks A1 4 Select Track 1 This dis arms the ViVid tracks and takes it out of the dubbing mode Select Edit The ViVid is now ready for playback being controlled by the MFX3P s Note Macros can be used to automate all these steps Please consult your dealer for instructions on how to record macros into your MFX3 s console m ViVid SECTION 9 LCD Menu STRUCTURE 9 1 Main LCD SCREEN LTC EXTERN LTC INTERN UB TC Title Src reel Standalone Mst reel 00 03 52 13 DISK FREE CHASE Audio OFF eee 2 ViVid records time code from TIME CODE IN connector ViVid resolves time code from an internal generator Displays the incoming user bits from the TIME CODE IN connector Displays the incoming time code from the TIME CODE IN connector Displays the
10. and 2152 Sony Betacam emulation Software Version Information only EXIT Returns to previous menu ViVid Vi OC 7 e ZL UL Ve 0 M 92 02 71 01 L0G 0s 0 ST 71 07 foe di OT 5 SHA S GZ 6E EL 67 9 ALS 0 67 9 2 ev 9 91 L 0I 10 5 00 17 52 8 ce 2 9T T 0 2 7 GO 4 20 2 G0 7 20 2 10 1 G OL 67 9 ev 081 SE 2 ev 19 0 9 9 ide 662 2 1 art 4 0 ge 1 7U 10 9 2 9T T 00 2 Sy ges 9T T 9 0 07 8 5 4 45 WeJe ag 2 9 G0 7 20 2 10 1 08 2 SG G pole ov 19 0 00 59 T LTY 60 E L 17 0 GSE N a Jo 4 0 086 SZ C v d Cel 07 0 GLE Ld 7 CEE ce 9T T 9 0 00 F sg Z Z 8 72 5 z 1231610 d99t d98L 896 s gW d99t 8981 996 s gW spyal4 i uo v T SOWL e3ey eeq S40 5 Z psoday spjaly eeu JO 19491 372 JO Xen S1IOddnsS pIAIA UI PAPNJIUI JOU SI y 00 orpne pue ay pasn our YOIYM SYSIP VIPUL pIATA 10 SOUT p10221 0
11. current Title Displays the current source reel Indicates ViVid is in Standalone mode Displays the current master reel being used by ViVid Set this in the Master menu Displays the current time code position of ViVid Displays the amount of recording time available at the current data rate Indicates time code chase mode 1s active Indicates audio recording and playback has been disabled Set in the Audio menu Ch 1 audio gain Ch 2 audio gain Activates Main Menu 9 2 MAIN Menu MAIN Master Src Disk Goto Misc EXIT Displays the Master Time Setup Menu Displays the Source Setup Menu Displays the Record Setup Menu Displays the Goto Menu Displays the Miscellaneous System Setup Menu Returns to the previous menu 9 3 Master Time Setup MASTER Title Reel Frame Rate EXIT Displays the Select Title Menu Displays the Select Master Reel Menu Enables selection of either 25 30ND or 30DF frame rates Saves the chosen options and returns to the previous menu 9 4 Serect TITLE New OK CANCEL Displays an alphanumeric keyboard Use the arrow keys to move between the characters Use SELECT to use the chosen character Use RUB to delete the selected character Selects the highlighted Title and returns to the previous menu Returns to the previous menu without changing the current Title 9 5 SrLECT MASTER Reet REEL New OK CANCEL Displays a numeric keyboard Use the arrow keys to move betwe
12. decision to delete the selected Reel WARNING Note This process will delete all video and audio files in the selected Title or Reel PERMANENTLY To prevent the incorrect deletion of required video and audio material please choose carefully 3 Formatting a Media Disk Select MENU MANAGE DISK TIDY DISK FORMAT DISK This process may take between 15 and 20 minutes and may be used to prepare a new or existing ViVid disk to begin a new series of projects or to repair a disk that has been somehow damaged WARNING This process is irreversible and once formatted all media files including all video and audio files on this disk are Deleted Use with caution a Erasing all files on a Media Disk Select MENU DISK MANAGE DISK TIDY DISK ERASE FILES Select this function to erase all files on a disk in one action WARNING This process ts irreversible and once deleted all media files including all video and audio files on this disk are lost FOREVER Use with caution ViVid 5 Defragmenting a Media Disk Select MENU DISK MANAGE DISK TIDY DISK DEFRAG DISK Use this function when the disk begins to show signs of fragmentation eg Black frames appearing in video errors in recordings noise in audio playback This can occur after a period of use where Titles are created and deleted Regular defragmenting of the media disk is recommended for op
13. edure for ViVid Press the EJECT button once and follow the prompts on the LCD screen Wait for 5 seconds after switching off the unit before removing the drive 4 2 REW Pressing the REW button lights the indicator and rewinds the clip During rewind pictures are visible on the monitor 4 3 PLAY Pressing the PLAY button begins playback of the clip 4 4 FF Pressing the FF button fast forwards the clip During fast forward pictures are visible on the monitor 4 5 STOP Pressing the STOP button stops the clip If Eto Eon STOP is selected ViVid will output the input video and audio signals when in STOP mode If E to E DISABLED is selected ViVid will output the digitised video when in STOP mode 4 6 REC Holding down the REC button and then pressing the PLAY button begins a recording 4 7 SHUTTLE MODE When in Play Mode press and hold the PLAY button down and then press and hold down either the FF or REW button Releasing the PLAY button first will shuttle the clip at approx 10 times normal speed in forward or reverse while displaying picture on the Composite andY C output and sound output from the Analog Outputs 4 8 TO START END When in Stop Mode press and hold the Stop button down then press either the FF or REW button This will conveniently locate the ViVid to the last or the first frame in the Title respecitvely ViVid SECTION 5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION This chapter describes the preparation nec
14. en the characters Use SELECT to use the chosen character Use RUB to delete the selected character Selects the highlighted Reel and returns to the previous menu Returns to the previous menu without changing the current Reel 9 6 Source SRC Ext Int Chase Video Input Video Ref E E EXIT ViVid ViVid will record or reference to an internal or external time code source Causes ViVid to chase timecode coming in the LTC input Selects either Composite or Y C video input Selects the Video signal to be used as Video Reference E E on stop displays incoming video on stop EE Disabled shows the picture from disk on stop Saves the chosen options and returns to the previous menu 18 9 7 Disk Record Setup DISK Factor Incr Toggles through the different data rates or Quality Factors used for recording video The higher the Quality Factor the less recording time available on the disk Rec Fields Selects one field or two field record mode Audio On Off Enables or disables audio recording Audio Rate Toggles the audio sample rate between 24kHz and 48kHz Manage Disk Displays the MANAGE DISK menu EXIT Saves the chosen options and returns to the previous menu 9 8 MANAGE Disk Erase Title Erases all data in a Title in preparation for a fresh job or to free disk space This process 1s irreversible Erase Reel Erases all data in a Reel in preparation for a fresh job or to free disk space This process is irreversible
15. eo Sync Generator and the source video tape deck should be connected as indicated in the diagram below ViVid Interconnection Diagram Video Sync Out plus Video Sync Generator 5 19 63 MFX3 Machine A ViVid Video In 0000 O_O_O O k O OO 00 00 GEO 0 0 0 0 0 0505050050500 oooooooo LTC In O O O O y o O 5 50 50 0 LJ A 2050509090505000905000 CA OOOOOOOOCOOG 9 Pin Remote LTC Out Machine A Sync Panel Machine B Source Video Deck um To MFX3P4s Audio Inputs video QUE Remote Sync In Audio Out 8 2 CONFIGURING THE MFX FOR CONTROL OF BOTH DEVICES Note From here on all selections and actions are to be carried out on the MFX3Plus console For information on configuring the ViVid s recording parameters please consult the Recording section of this manual Select Blue Set up M1 Press the Type soft key Then turn the Jog wheel until the LCD beneath Type displays Sony A Set Lace to Off and Unlace to 0 Sec Select Blue Set up M2 Press the Type soft key Then turn the Jog wheel until the LCD beneath Type displays Sony ViVid 8 3 PREPARING THE VIVID FOR RECORDING Select M1 This will place the ViVid on line Select Blue Set up M1 Arm Trks 1 4 Select Track 1 Select Gen Select Record Play This will arm the ViVid in preparation for recording ViVid will now switch to m
16. equired character and press SELECT for each character The RUB button backspaces one character at a time to erase an incorrect entry Repeat this process until the entire Title name is visible in the box below the character set Then press OK and then EXIT You can also press Cancel at any time to abort entry of a new Title 8 Select Master reel for playback and recording Select MENU MASTER REEL NEW Use the arrow keys to place the lt gt cursor over the required number and press SELECT The RUB button backspaces one character at a time Repeat this process until the entire Reel number is visible in the box below the character set Then press OK Note In NTSC you will be asked if the reel is Drop Frame or Non Drop Frame If you are unsure of the FCM frame code mode of the incoming time code play the source VIR and observe the time code reader on the LCD panel under LTC EXTERN Drop frame time code will have a semi colon between the frames and seconds digits while non drop frame will show a colon If the wrong mode is chosen ViVid will record for five minutes stop and will warn the operator Another reel must then be created with the correct mode selected and recording begun again When you have chosen drop or non drop frame press OK ViVid 9 Audio Mode Selection Select MENU DISK AUDIO ON OFF 10 In audio is off the bandwidth reserved for the audio will be assigned to video allowing a sligh
17. essary before using the unit for recording or playback including menu settings and basic operating procedures 5 1 RECORDING 1 Set the video input to the desired input from COMPOSITE or Y C Select MENU SRC VIDEO INPUT 2 Set E to Mode to ON in order to monitor video input while unit is in STOP 3 Set the reference video to use VIDEO INPUT REFERENCE INPUT or FREE RUN Select MENU SRC VIDEO REF 4 Select internal or external time code Select MENU SRC INT EXT 5 Toggle the INT EXT button to select the LTC source Use INT when the source material does not contain time code information or EXT if you wish to slave the ViVid to the incoming time code from the source deck 6 To check for incoming timecode play the source deck and check the TC display under the LIC EXTERNAL on the ViVid LCD screen This should then display the incoming time code T Choose to record one field or two fields Select MENU DISK REC FIELDS Tip Choosing one field allows a picture to be captured with less video compression at the same data rate Normally a video frame consists of two fields of information To draw all the pixels of information the video signal is alternatively scanned Firstly the odd lines of information are scanned then the even lines This series of odd then even lines are then combined interlaced to provide the complete image These odd and even lines are called Fields Normally a video p
18. icture consists of both but using 9 Pin control there is no way to discern which of the two fields are being displayed unless the picture is at full playback speed Sometimes it may be beneficial during an edit session to use only one field instead of two to get the same quality picture at half the data rate in order to conserve disk space Alternatively operate at the highest Quality Factor in single field to capture a higher quality pixel if the material to be recorded is already showing signs of compression ViVid artifacts 8 Set the desired Quality Factor Select MENU DISK FACTOR INCR The Factor Incr button toggles through ViVid s different data rates or Quality Factors from 1 to 8 in Two Field Mode or 1s to 8s if in Single Field mode These settings start at 500 kB s and then increment in 500 kB s steps right up to 9000 kB s Note Audio is also included in calculation of this value If audio is disabled then a slight increase in video quality occurs as the bandwidth normally reserved for audio is now available for the video data 6 Set the frame rate Select MENU MASTER NEXT NEW TITLE FRAME RATE This is a toggle between 25 fps EBU and 30 fps SMPTE and 30 fps non drop frame SMPTE 7 Create a new Title Select MENU MASTER TITLE NEW Here you are asked to name the Title The name can consist of up to 8 alpha numeric characters Use the arrow keys to place the lt gt cursor over the r
19. ith no tape path or heads to clean and an average life for the hard disk of 650 000 hours ViVid disk recorder technology sets new standards for video recording system reliability The system uses BNC connectors for video and time code signals and XLR connectors to carry balanced audio 1 2 THEORY OF OPERATION ViVid operates by digitising and compressing video and audio signals on to aremovable hard disk 8 bit quantization and 4 2 2 sampling are employed in the video path with up to 16 bit quantisation and up to 48 kHz sampling in the audio path A separate time code file is recorded along with a database file for instant access The internal database stores data that enables ViVid to access and manipulate the recorded signals for instant access The maximum video recording length in ViVid is determined only by the remaining available disk space Please refer to Section 10 Quality Factor Record Time Chart on page 20 for more information As ViVid can have 999 titles with 999 reels in each it becomes simple to organise the video and audio logically on the disk for fast and easy access ViVid SECTION 2 0 FEATURES ViVid is capable of recording and playing back composite and Y C video and balanced analog audio signals in either the NTSC or PAL standards With an external remote control unit connected jog shuttle slow motion and cue functions are available and the unit can be used as a nonlinear playback recorder in an editing system
20. onitoring the video input the TC input to External and put the ViVid in time code chase mode The ViVid will appear as if it is recording but in reality it is simply recording the same frame of video into the same time code location until it receives valid time code to chase Note If the MFX3P s does not display a small red V on the screen in the area above the first audio track number in your screen then the ViVid may not have accepted the record command Check to see if all the steps had been followed correctly then try re selecting Record Play until the V appears De select Gen De select M1 This will take the ViVid off line and stop the MFX time code generator 8 4 CUEING THE SOURCE MATERIAL Select M2 This will put the source deck on line and will allow you to locate the tape to the start of the video material requiring transfer to the ViVid Note Always allow a few seconds of pre roll before the head of the material you wish to dub across This will assure you capture all the video needed 8 5 DOING THE DUB Now that the source video has been cued and the ViVid is awaiting time code all that is required is for the 5 to send time code to the ViVid for it to begin recording Select Play Select Gen Starting the MFX3PUS time code generator will allow the ViVid to begin recording If required you can wait until a desired frame appears before hitting the Gen key to cue the source material on the fly
21. take precedence over all others oral or written express or implied to the extent permitted by law in the geographical area of the product s use No employee of Fairlight ESP agent distributor or employee of an agent or distributor is authorized to offer any variation from this policy Copyright 2000 Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd Unit 2 1 Skyline Place French s Forest NSW 2086 AUSTRALIA Telephone 61 2 8977 9999 Fax 61 2 8977 9900 ViVid TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICE en nn N RSE NA S 2 8 1 Connecting the equipment 15 Terms Used Within This Manual 4 8 2 Configuring the MFX for control of both devices PV REN NINA NINI 15 SECTION 1 OVERVIEW 5 8 3 Preparing the Vivid for recording m 16 1 1 Description n 5 8 4 Cueing the source material OR RE IN 16 1 2 Theory of Operation 8 5 Doing the 16 6 ion f ViVid 17 SECTION 2 0 FEATURES cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccs 6 2 1 Disk Drive Formats 6 Oe OD SPLICE csc 18 2 1 1 COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER VIVID 6 9 1 Main LCD screen 18 2 Recording and Playback functions 6 9 2 Main Menu MAIN 18 2 2 1 BUILT IN TIME CODE READER
22. timum performance 6 Boot Up Recovery options This function should only be used after consultation with your authorised Fairlight service technician If you suspect that your media disk or initialisation file may have been corrupted by power failure or similar mishap then after consulting with your authorised Fairlight service technician holding the EJECT button on start up of your ViVid prompts you with an option to abort the Boot Up process If you choose no then the system will start normally If you choose yes then the following recovery options are provided a Format This option formats your ViVid media disk completely and irreversibly deleting all media files from your system b Erase All This option also completely and irreversibly deletes all media files from your system but does so without reformatting the disk This is a quicker option but may not resolve a disk format problem c Renew Config This option replaces a corrupt system settings file with a fresh new copy SECTION 8 Vipeo Duss USING THE MFX3 S It may be desirable to control a dub session between a source video tape machine and the ViVid using digital audio workstation console This is often an efficient way of working when a machine room containing the video hardware is located a distance away from the studio containing the MFX3P S console 8 1 CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT The four pieces of equipment the ViVid the 5 Vid
23. tly higher quality image to be captured If audio is on set the levels while in record The left 4 buttons under the LCD panel are the input gain controls Pressing each button moves the Ch 1 or Ch 2 fader on the LCD screen to the left or right denoting a decrease or increase in gain respectively 10 Audio Sample Rate Selection Select MENU DISK AUDIO RATE This MUST be done before any recording takes place as these values cannot be changed for the current Title once audio has already been recorded in this Title 5 2 PLAYBACK 1 Select the desired Title Select MENU MASTER TITLE Use the arrow keys to highlight the desired Title and then press OK Note The ViVid will on power up automatically default to the last Title and Reel open when the system was shut down 2 Set the Master playback reel Select MENU MASTER REEL Use the arrow keys to highlight the desired Reel and then press OK 3 Set EE Mode to OFE so that the video can be seen in still frame when the transport is stopped Select MENU SRC E E Select EE on stop A Set the required number of fields in run slow and still modes Select MENU MISC DISPLAY 5 Configure the MFX3P s for optimum control performance on the Fairlight MFX3 Select Blue Set up MT Set Unlace to Off and Lace to 0 sec Tip If the ViVid is being used with another control system please consult the documentation supplied with
24. uss USING THE MMM 15 ViVid Terms Usep WITHIN THIS MANUAL Before starting to use the ViVid it is useful to understand what is represented by the following terms Title A folder or directory which can conatin reels Reel A reel is created by a single continuous recording of pictures and sound into the ViVid ViVid SECTION 1 OVERVIEW This chapter outlines the features of the Fairlight ViVid digital video disk recorder 1 1 DESCRIPTION ViVid is a general purpose video and audio recorder that can be used in a number of professional applications where reliable and fast access to non linear video and audio is required Its main purpose is to act as a video follow device during editing sessions with the Fairlight Digital Audio Workstation The disk recorder takes video audio and timecode signals and records them in real time onto a high speed magnetic disk drive In playback the process is reversed with all signals being output in sync with each other using front panel or Sony 9 pin remote control The quality of the picture that the ViVid disk recorder can record is variable with 16 different compression settings to choose from The user can set the best rate to suit the application to make the most of remaining disk space ViVid has been designed to contain few moving parts and all components have been selected for optimum performance and reliability W
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