Data Video HDR-90 User manual

ProRes 4K Video Recorder
HDR-90
1U Rackmountable
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT..........................................................................................4
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................4
WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................5
STANDARD WARRANTY ................................................................................................................5
THREE YEAR WARRANTY...............................................................................................................6
DISPOSAL .........................................................................................................................6
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW................................................................................................7
1.1 FEATURES ..........................................................................................................................7
1.2 SYSTEM DIAGRAM ...............................................................................................................8
2. CONNECTIONS AND CONTROL...................................................................................9
2.1 FRONT PANEL.....................................................................................................................9
2.2 REAR PANEL.....................................................................................................................10
3. SSD SLOTS............................................................................................................... 13
3.1 INSTALL AN SSD IN A REMOVABLE DISK ENCLOSURE.................................................................13
4. HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE................................................................................. 15
4.1 DASHBOARD.....................................................................................................................16
4.1.1 Audio Indicator.....................................................................................................19
4.1.2 Play Speed ............................................................................................................19
4.1.3 Disk Information...................................................................................................20
4.1.4 Sub-Menu.............................................................................................................21
Focus Assist..................................................................................................................21
Zebra ............................................................................................................................22
Waveform ....................................................................................................................22
Histogram.....................................................................................................................22
Vectorscope .................................................................................................................23
Loop Play......................................................................................................................23
Multiview .....................................................................................................................24
LCD Display...................................................................................................................24
4.2 CLIP...............................................................................................................................25
4.2.1 Bin with Multiple Clips .........................................................................................26
4.2.2 Single Clip Deletion ..............................................................................................26
4.2.3 Multiple Clip Deletion...........................................................................................27
4.3 MENU ...........................................................................................................................27
4.3.1 Input .....................................................................................................................28
Input Chanel Setup.......................................................................................................28

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PsF Setup......................................................................................................................29
XLR Setup .....................................................................................................................29
Time Code ....................................................................................................................30
4.3.2 Control..................................................................................................................30
4.3.3 System..................................................................................................................31
Time Zone ....................................................................................................................31
Format SSD...................................................................................................................32
XLR Setup .....................................................................................................................34
Reset ............................................................................................................................35
4.3.4 Info .......................................................................................................................35
5. FIRMWARE UPDATE................................................................................................ 36
FIRMWARE UPGRADE REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................................36
UPGRADE PROCEDURE ...............................................................................................................36
6. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS............................................................................. 37
7. DIMENSIONS........................................................................................................... 38
8. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................... 39
SERVICE & SUPPORT....................................................................................................... 44
Disclaimer of Product & Services
The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times,
Datavideo Technologies will try to give correct, complete and suitable information. However,
Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this manual, from time to
time, may not be correct or may be incomplete. This manual may contain typing errors,
omissions or incorrect information. Datavideo Technologies always recommend that you
double check the information in this document for accuracy before making any purchase
decision or using the product. Datavideo Technologies is not responsible for any omissions
or errors, or for any subsequent loss or damage caused by using the information contained
within this manual. Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product can be
obtained by contacting your local Datavideo Office or dealer.

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FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Warnings and Precautions
1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.
3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this unit in or near water.
5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing
serious damage.
6. Slots and openings on the cabinet top, back, and bottom are provided for ventilation. To
ensure safe and reliable operation of this unit, and to protect it from overheating, do not
block or cover these openings. Do not place this unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface, as the ventilation openings on the bottom of the cabinet will be blocked. This
unit should never be placed near or over a heat register or radiator. This unit should not
be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available,
consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the
power cord will be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.
9. If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total of the ampere
ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension
cord rating.
10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single wall
outlet do not exceed 15 amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet ventilation slots, as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into this unit.
12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this
product yourself. Opening or removing covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may

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expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks, and will void your warranty. Refer
all service issues to qualified service personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed;
b. When liquid has spilled into the unit;
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water;
d. When the product does not operate normally under normal operating conditions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions in this
manual; improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage to the unit and
may often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to
normal operation;
e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged;
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for
service.
Warranty
Standard Warranty
Datavideo equipment is guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for one year
from the date of purchase.
The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be supplied at the
time of any request for repair under warranty.
The product warranty period beings on the purchase date. If the purchase date is
unknown, the product warranty period begins on the thirtieth day after shipment from a
Datavideo office.
All non-Datavideo manufactured products (product without Datavideo logo) have only
one year warranty from the date of purchase.
Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or water is not
covered under warranty.
Viruses and malware infections on the computer systems are not covered under
warranty.
Any errors that are caused by unauthorized third-party software installations, which are
not required by our computer systems, are not covered under warranty.
All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of the owner.
All other claims of any nature are not covered.
All accessories including headphones, cables, batteries, metal parts, housing, cable reel
and consumable parts are not covered under warranty.
Warranty only valid in the country or region of purchase.
Your statutory rights are not affected.

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Three Year Warranty
All Datavideo products purchased after July 1st, 2017 qualify for a
free two years extension to the standard warranty, providing the
product is registered with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase.
Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD panels, DVD drives, Hard
Drive, Solid State Drive, SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, Lighting, Non-PCIe Card and third
party provided PC components are covered for 1 year.
The three-year warranty must be registered on Datavideo's official website or with your
local Datavideo office or one of its authorized distributors within 30 days of purchase.
Disposal
For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product
must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is
your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over
to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and
electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste
equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it
is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more
information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please
contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
CE Marking is the symbol as shown on the left of this page. The letters "CE"
are the abbreviation of French phrase "Conformité Européene" which
literally means "European Conformity". The term initially used was "EC
Mark" and it was officially replaced by "CE Marking" in the Directive
93/68/EEC in 1993. "CE Marking" is now used in all EU official documents.

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1. Product Overview
The HDR-90 Desktop 4K ProRes Video Recorder is designed to record up to UHD 4K video
over HDMI 12G-SDI or 4x3G-SDI. The recorder supports 12G SDI / 4K HDMI / 3 x 3G-SDI
inputs as well as outputs with embedded audio. You can also embed input audio into the
output video, making the HDR-90 a perfect device for live broadcast.
The HDR-90 has a built-in 5 inch touch screen, allowing you to easily configure the record
and system settings as well as view saved and live video. On the left of the touch screen,
there are two 2.5” SSD slots for insertion of the removable hard disks.
The HDR-90 can be configured to simultaneously record up to four HD streams and four 3G-
SDI interfaces.
The HDR-90 can be controlled using the DVIP (Ethernet), GPI and RS-232 protocol, giving you
the flexibility to use it in different applications. In addition, the HDR-90 supports black burst
and tri-level sync signals. The closed caption function allows subtitles to be saved separately
as metadata in .mov file format for quick post-edit.
1.1 Features
Large 5” LCD touch screen for operating and monitoring
Records compressed in 10 bit 4:2:2 ProRes
UHD 4K recording over HDMI or SDI
HD quad split display and 4 channel ISO recording
Waveform and vector scope
Records on two 2.5” SSDs
12G-SDI input x 1, 3G-SDI input x 3 and 12G-SDI output x 1
HDMI 2.0 input x 1, HDMI 1.4 input x 1, HDMI 2.0 output x 1 and HDMI 1.4 output x 3
XLR analog audio input x 2 and XLR analog audio output x 2
Time code
DVIP (Ethernet) and RS-232 control
GPI control (Pulse triggered Record Start/Stop)
Black burst and tri-level sync reference
Closed caption

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1.2 System Diagram

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2. Connections and Control
This section provides an introductory overview of the device functions on front and rear
panels.
2.1 Front Panel
Power On / Off Button
Push once to switch the HDR-90 ON/Push and hold to switch
the HDR-90 OFF.
Menu Button
This calls up the menu display on the touch screen. For more
about using the menu, see MENU.
CLIP Button
Press the “CLIP” button to enable clip management on the
touch screen. For more about clip management, see CLIP.
SEL DRIVE
The SEL DRIVE button selects the drive that you would like to
record to. For more about drive installation, see SSD Slots.
Stop Button
Press to stop playback or record.
Play / Pause Button
Press to play or pause playback. The status will be displayed
on the 5’’Touch Screen. For more about video playback, see
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Record Button
Press to start recording. The status including the time code
as well as the remaining recordable time will be displayed on
the 5’’Touch Screen. For more about video recording, see
Dashboard.
Note: HDR-90 will not record if no video signal is present.
Rew Button
In playback state, press this button to Fast Rewind.
Fwd Button
In playback state, press this button to Fast Forward.
USB Port
Reserved for future development.
SD Card Slot
Reserved for future development.
2.2 Rear Panel
DC IN Socket
Connects the supplied 12V PSU to this socket. The
connection can be secured by screwing the outer fastening
ring of the DC In plug to the socket.