Data Video HRS-30 User manual

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HRS-30
FIELDSIDE HAND
CARRY RECORDER
Instruction Manual

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Table of contents
FCC Compliance Statement ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Warnings and Precautions............................................................................................................................................. 4
Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Disposal............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Unpacking the HRS-30.................................................................................................................................................... 6
HRS-30 Top View ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
HRS-30 & Battery............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Rear Panel........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Monitor Operation Keyboard.......................................................................................................................................... 9
Monitor Menu Options..................................................................................................................................................10
PICTURE................................................................................................................................................................10
FUNC...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
SETUP....................................................................................................................................................................12
ADVANCED............................................................................................................................................................13
Recorder Operation Keyboard.....................................................................................................................................14
Recorder Display Panel Status .................................................................................................................................... 16
Recorder Menu Key Options........................................................................................................................................17
TOOL......................................................................................................................................................................17
FIRMWARE REVISION..........................................................................................................................17
ERASE THIS BIN...................................................................................................................................18
FORMAT MEDIA....................................................................................................................................19
UPRGRADE FIRMWARE ......................................................................................................................20
UN-LOCK MEDIA...................................................................................................................................21
SETUP....................................................................................................................................................................22
RECORD SETUP...................................................................................................................................22
PLAY SETUP .........................................................................................................................................25
SYSTEM SETUP ...................................................................................................................................27
SAVE SETUP.........................................................................................................................................30
RECALL SETUP ....................................................................................................................................31
STATUS ..................................................................................................................................................................32
Assemble 2.5" HDD in Removable Rack.....................................................................................................................33
Connecting the 2.5’’HDD to PC.................................................................................................................................... 34
Connecting the 2.5’’HDD to MAC.................................................................................................................................35
Q & A............................................................................................................................................................................... 36
HRS-30 Error Codes......................................................................................................................................................37
HRS-30 RS-232 Control Command..............................................................................................................................38
Example HRS-30 Set Up ............................................................................................................................................... 42
RJ-45 Pin Define............................................................................................................................................................44
Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Specifications................................................................................................................................................................ 45
Service & Support .........................................................................................................................................................50

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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 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.

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Warranty
Standard Warranty
•Datavideo equipment are 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 begins 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.
•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.
•Cables and batteries are not covered under warranty.
•Warranty only valid in the country or region of purchase.
•Your statutory rights are not affected.
Three Year Warranty
•All Datavideo products purchased after July 1st, 2017 are qualified 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, Camera module, PCIe Card 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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Unpacking the HRS-30
Place the HRS-30 on a level desk or surface. The carry handle will be at the right side facing the operator’s position.
To open the HRS-30 monitor lid slide the thumb catches in the direction shown to their outer most position. Then lift
the monitor lid upwards away from the keyboard and carry handle.
HRS-30 Top View
Monitor
Speaker
Monitor
Operation keyboard
2.5’’ HDD
Record
Operation keyboard

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HRS-30 & Battery
The HRS-30 can be powered from a standard V-Mount battery connection or mains power. This enables
you to power the HRS-30 using an existing camera battery.
HRS-30: with V-mount Battery Plate

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Rear Panel
Black Burst / Loop Through Out
Black Burst / Loop Through Out can be used as a video reference source when
synchronization other devices to the HRS-30.
Note: User needs to add a 75 ohm terminator if this is the latest device of the
Black Burst signal chain.
Time Code Signal IN /OUT & Loop through OUT
HRS-30 can use an internal or external time code source.
In RECORD state, the source time code will through to output.
In PLAY state, the output time code source is from the HRS-30 playing file.
Stereo Phone Jack Plug
For audio output. The phone volume is controlled by the Audio LevelAdjustments (on
the Monitor Operation Keyboard).
When this phone jack connect earphone, the HRS-30 speaker function still working.
Mini USB
This is for Recorder Operation keyboard firmware upgrade purpose.
HDMI OUT
HDMI output ports for connecting to HDMI external devices.
Remote Control Port
Enable / Disable via user interface, please see the REMOTE CONTROL (Page 26)
for more details.
HD- SDI IN / OUT & Pass-through OUT Connectors
4:2:2 SDI video data supports SMPTE 292M standard at 1.5Gbps.
DC IN Socket
DC input socket connect the supplied 12V PSU to this socket.
Power On/Off Switch
Switches the HRS-30 power ON / OFF.
Grounding Terminal
When connecting this unit to any other component, make sure that it is properly
grounded by connecting this terminal to an appropriate point. When connecting, use
the socket and be sure to use wire with a cross-sectional area of at least 1.0 mm
2
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Monitor Operation Keyboard
USB Port
USB ports for LED Light power supply also can supply USB power charge.
USB ports only support 5V / 500mA.
Power Switch
Switches the monitor power On / Off.
Stereo Phone Jack Plug
For stereo headphones. The headphone volume is controlled by the Audio Level
Adjustments.
When this phone jack connected earphone, the HRS-30 speaker function will disable.
Audio Level Adjustments
Allow you to adjust the headphones volume.
Aspect Ratio Button
Sets the LCD aspect ratio to 4.3, 16:10, or 16:9
PATTERN
The PATTERN button will generate colour bars on the screen. Press the PATTERN
button again to return normal output.
BLUE
Press this button to eliminate the red and green component of input signals. Only the
blue component of an input is displayed on the screen. This allows adjustments of
chroma and phase. (Phase adjustment is effective with NTSC signals).
This button have other one function is exit the MENU mode.
MENU
Calls up the on-screen adjustment menu. Please see the Monitor Menu Options
(page 8) for more details.
UP / DOWN
Navigate the on-screen menu and set the functions & levels.
ENTER
Confirms the new settings or return to the default state.

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Monitor Menu Options
PICTURE
Step 1. Press the button into the monitor system setting mode.
Step 2. Press button into the PICTURE setting position.
Step 3. Press button again into the BRIGHTNESS setting position.
Step 4. Press / button to setting the BRIGHTNESS values from 0~100
Step 5. Press button to save your setting and return to the PICTURE setting menu.
Note 1: To select a different setting (CONTRAST, SATURATION, TINT, COLOR TEMP) use the
/ buttons follow the same procedure to set the others values.
Note 2: BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST, SATURATION and TINT these four modes, the value all the
same as 0~100.
Step 6. Press button into the COLOR TEMP setting.
Step 7. Press button again to select the COLOR TEMP mode (USER/ 5400 / 6500/ 7500 / 9300).
Step 8. In USER mode, you can set RED, GREEN and BLUE colour. Those three modes value all the same as
0~255.

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FUNC
Step 1. Press the button two times move to the monitor FUNC setting mode.
Step 2. Press button into the FUNC setting position.
Step 3. Press button again to setting the CENTER MARK ON/OFF on the screen.
Step 4. Press / button moving to the SAFETY ZONE setting.
Step 6. Press button to setting the SAFETY ZONE range (80, 90 or OFF).
Note: To select a different setting (4:3 SCREEN, CINEMA ZONE) use the /
buttons. Follow the same procedure to set the others status.

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SETUP
Step 1. Press the button three times move to the monitor SETUP setting mode.
Step 2. Press button move to the SETUP setting position.
Step 3. Press button again into to the OSD TIME setting position.
Step 4. Press / button to setting the OSD display on screen time (value from 5~60 SECONDS).
Step 5. Press button to save your setting and return to the SETUP setting menu.
Step 6. Press / button move to the OSD BLENDING setting position.
Step 7. Press button into to the OSD BLENDING setting position.
Step 8. Press / button to setting the OSD BLENDING value (0~63).
Step 9. Press button to save your setting and return to the SETUP setting menu.

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ADVANCED
Step 1.Press the button four times into the monitor ADVANCEDsetting mode.
Step 2. Press button into the RESET setting position.
Step 3. Press button again which will return all the settings of the monitor to the factory defaults.
Step 4. Press button into the ADVANCEDsetting mode.
Step 5. Press / button move to the VERSION setting position.
Step 6. Press button, the version information will display on screen.
Step 7. Press button exit the setting mode.

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Recorder Operation Keyboard
Menu Button
This calls up the menu display which is navigated using the / Soft Keys.
Enter or Skip 8 sec.
Enter Key: Confirm your Recorder Operation select, display on 2’’ LCD panel.
In order to activate Skip 8 sec. function while HRS-30 is playing a video clip, press
Skip 8 sec.button and then press / Soft Keys to skip forward by 8~10
seconds or backward 8 ~ 10 seconds (depending on the recorded format).
CLIP Selection
Press the “CLIP” button to activate the function “skip to the next CLIP or previous
CLIP.”
In HRS-30 play state, press CLIP button and then press / Soft Keys
skip to next or last CLIP.
Slow Motion Play Back
In order to activate Slow Motion Playback while HRS-30 is playing a video clip, press
key, and then press / Soft Keys to slow forward / slow rewind of
1/3X, 1/6X, 1/9X, 1/12X.
Note: IF the format of the file being played is I-Frame only, the forward &
rewind speed will have an additional 1/2 option.
Mark In (I-frame only)
Press this button to set a cue point during play or record. This memorized cue point
can be recalled by "Playback From Mark In" during playback.
Note: When you press this button, the current time code will turn red for 3 seconds
on the 2’’ LCD panel.
Playback From Mark In (I-frame only)
Press this button to quick review video footage start from memorized mark-in point.
Note: The mark-in review will start from the location 5 seconds prior to actual mark-
in point to compensate delay between eye sight and hand motion.

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Re-Playback
Press this button once: Re-Playback from last 15 seconds of the last CLIP to review.
Press this button two times: Re-Playback from last 15 seconds of the last CLIP to
review.
- IDLE Mode: Re-Playback from the last 15 seconds of the Last clip in the current BIN.
- PLAY Mode: Skip back by 8~10 SEC.
PREV / NEXT Soft Keys
These two buttons are not only for skipping to Previous/Next clip but also for other
functions, so these two buttons are also known as "Soft Keys."
Rew Button
In playback state, this button will operate as Fast Rewind Button.
During Fast Rewind, press / Soft Keys to select rewind speed (x1, x3,
x6, x9, and x12).
Record Button
To start recording press the Record Button and Play Button simultaneously.
Note1: Unit will not record if no video signal is present.
Note2: In HRS-30 play state, press Record button, 2’’ LCD Display Panel will
show the FILE FORMAT and BIN FILE LENGTH information; press
Record button again will return to normal.
Play / Pause Button
Starts play file, or pauses play, the status will be displayed on the 2’’ LCD Display
Panel.
Stop Button
Stops playback or record.
Fwd Button
In playback state, this button will operate as Fast Forward Button.
During Fast Forward, press / Soft Keys to select fast forward speed (x1,
x3, x6, x9, and x12).

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Recorder Display Panel Status
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
Type A: connect DC power indication
Type B: connect battery power indication
Loop Playback indicator
08h19m
Remaining Recording Space in Hours and Minutes
00:00:12;28
Current Time Code or total length of CLIP
Eight channel audio meters
1357 – Channels 1, 3, 5, 7
8642 – Channels 2, 4, 6, 8
Record, Pause, FWD, REV, Play, and Stop indication
1X 3X 6X 9X 12X
1/2X 1/3X 1/6X 1/9X 1/12X
Fast Forward or Fast Rewind speeds; Slow Forward or Slow
Rewind speeds
Skip forward by approximately 8 seconds or Skip back by
approximately 8 seconds.
BIN 01
Current BIN number
CLIP01
Current CLIP number
08h19m
00
:
00:
12;
28
BIN 01 CLIP01 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
1X

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Recorder Menu Key Options
TOOL
FIRMWARE REVISION
Display the HRS-30 firmware information: CODEC, HOST, REC…etc.
Step 1. Press the (MENU) button into the menu mode.
Step 2. Press the (ENTER) button into the TOOL menu.
Step 3. Press the (ENTER) button again to see the FIRMWARE VRESION.
Step 4. Press the (MENU) button exit the FIRMWARE VERSION mode.
[ MENU ]
TOOL
SETUP
STATUS
UP DOWN
[ TOOL ]
FIRMWARE VERSION
ERASE THIS BIN
FORMAT MEDIA
UPGRADE FIRMWARE
UN - LOCK MEDIA
UP DOWN
[ FIRMWARE VERSION ]
REC : 0 5 F 5 A9 1 0 2 D 0 E 0 6
CODEC : 1 3 0 0 B A D 1 0 B
HOST :A 1 C 6 0 0 3 1 0 7
CONTROLER : 0 1 1 2 0 1

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ERASE THIS BIN
ERASE THIS BIN is used for deleting individual bins from the HRS-30.
Step 1. Press the (MENU) button into the menu mode.
Step 2. Press the (ENTER) button into the TOOL menu.
Step 3. Press the (UP) button / (DOWN) button select to the ERASE THIS BIN menu.
Step 4. Press the (ENTER) button into the ERASE THIS BIN menu.
Step 5. Press the (UP) button move to the ERASE options position.
Step 6. Press the (ENTER) button to erase the selected bin - The bin duration will return to 00:00:00:00.
[ ERASE THIS BIN ]
CONTENTS WILL LOST !
ARE YOU SURE
ERASE
CANCEL
UP DOWN
ERASE BIN
PLEASE WAIT
[ TOOL ]
FIRMWARE VERSION
ERASE THIS BIN
FORMAT MEDIA
UPGRADE FIRMWARE
UN - LOCK MEDIA
UP DOWN

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FORMAT MEDIA
Format Media will remove all bins from the hard drive.
Step 1. Press the (MENU) button into the menu mode.
Step 2. Press the (ENTER) button into the TOOL menu.
Step 3. Press the (UP) button / (DOWN) button select to the FORMAT MEDIA menu.
Step 4. Press the (ENTER) button into the FORMAT MEDIA menu.
Step 5. Press the (UP) button move to the FORMAT options position.
Step 6. Press the (ENTER) button to format the selected bin - The bin duration will return to 00:00:00:00
After a few seconds the HRS-30 will return to normal.
NOTE: When your 2.5’’ HDD contains media, the first time you connect the HDD to computer, the computer
needs about 20 seconds to link this HDD.
[ TOOL ]
FIRMWARE VERSION
ERASE THIS BIN
FORMAT MEDIA
UPGRADE FIRMWARE
UN - LOCK MEDIA
UP DOWN
[ FORMAT MEDIA ]
CONTENTS WILL LOST !
ARE YOU SURE
FORMAT
CANCEL
UP DOWN

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UPRGRADE FIRMWARE
HRS-30 has two parts firmware need to Update:
Part 1: Recorder Keyboard
Step 1. Use the USB (Type A to Mini USB) cable to the HRS-30 rear side mini USB port, and connect to your
computer.
Step 2. Power on the HRS-30, a new USB disk should appear on the computer
Step 3. Copy firmware.bin and overwrite the firmware file in the destination file folder.
Step 4. Safe remove the USB disk.
Part 2: Recorder Main Board
Step 1. Select the FORMAT MEDIA function to format 2.5’’ HDD.
Step 2. Turn off the HRS-30 power after format media is done.
Step 3. Move out the 2.5''HDD from HRS-30.
Step 4. Connect it to your computer.
Step 5. Copy the firmware update file (flash.bin) to the root directory of 2.5’’ HDD.
Step 6. Safe remove the 2.5” HDD cable.
Step 7. Insert the 2.5’’ HDD in the HRS-30 and select the UPGRADE FIRMWARE option and follow the
structions.
- Press the (MENU) button into the menu mode.
- Press the (ENTER) button into the TOOL menu.
- Press the (UP) button / (DOWN) button select to the UPRGRADE FIRMWARE menu.
- Press the (ENTER) button to upgrade the HRS-30 firmware.
- Reboot the HRS-30.
*NOTE: The process will take approximately few minutes to complete.
*NOTE: Please don’t “UNLOCK MEDIA” during upgrade firmware process.
[ TOOL ]
FIRMWARE VERSION
ERASE THIS BIN
FORMAT MEDIA
UPGRADE FIRMWARE
UN - LOCK MEDIA
UP DOWN