DNF Controls DMAT-MAV User manual

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Model No. DMAT-MAV
USER MANUAL
12843 Foothill Blvd.,
Suite D
Sylmar, CA 91342
818 898 3380 voice
818 898 3360 fax
www.dnfcontrols.com

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Table of Contents
SECTION CONTENTS PAGE
1. REVISION HISTORY ………………………….. 3
2. DESCRIPTION....................................................... 3
Getting Started . . .
3. INSTALLATION................................................... 5
4. GETTING STARTED…………………………… 7
5. SETUP MENU....................................................... 9
A. Record.......................................................... 10
B. Set & Clear................................................... 11
6. OPERATIONS....................................................... 20
A. Creating a Playlist....................................... 21
B. Effects ........................................................... 23
Reference . . .
7. FUNCTION TABLE............................................. 25
8. SPECIFICATIONS............................................... 26
9. KEY LAYOUT ………………………………….. 28
10. DNF CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY ….. 29
Manual Version:.................................................4.3 120103
Document ID:.............................DMAT-MAV_ User_Manual

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1. REVISION HISTORY
120103 Rev. 4.3 Company header information revised.
Added DNF Controls Limited Warranty.
2. DESCRIPTION
A. 2PGM MODE OVERVIEW
The system preferred by operators working in sports production all over America. With
continuous record and independent control of both playback channels, you’ll never miss a thing!
Figure1A

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B. PROGRAM & PREVIEW MODE OVERVIEW
The two MAV output channels gives two views into the recorded material, a PREVIEW view and
a PROGRAM view. The PROGRAM output is the AIR feed. Only the [PLAY] and T-Bar
SLOMO functions control this output; all other transport functions control the PREVIEW output.
The PREVIEW output is used to view marked Cue Points, view clips or playback a camera feed to
find the desired video.
To switch video to the PROGRAM channel from the PREVIEW channel, the [CUT], [MIX] and
[WIPE] functions are used. The duration of the MIX and the pattern and duration of the WIPE are
definable by pressing [EDIT EFFECT].
Figure1B
The GANG mode means that all transport functions apply to both Program and Preview channels,
e.g., press [PLAY] to put both channels in PLAY, move the T-Bar to slomo both channels, press
[STOP] to stop both channels, press [REC] to put both channels into EE mode.
Primary operating modes are:
PLAYBACK Press [PLAY]
EE Mode Press [REC]
CLIP PLAY Mode Press [RECALL CLIP]
LIST PLAY Mode Press [CUE LIST]
FEATURES:
98 Cue Points
9400 Clips
912 Play Lists
930 Clips/List
91 or 2 Camera Operation
DEFINITIONS
Throughout this document, the SONY MAV-555 will be referred to as MAV, MAV-555 or “Video
Server”.
Words surrounded by brackets in bold type, for example, [ENTER], are labeled keys on the ST400.
Words surrounded by brackets in bold italic type, for example, [CLIP], are multi-function SOFTKEYS
[XXX] + [XXX] means hold the two keys down simultaneously.
CP mode is CLIP Play; PL mode is LIST Play

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3. INSTALLATION
(For 2 in/2 out configuration – both PGM & PVW and 2PGM)
1. Plug one end of a 9-conductor RS422 serial cable into the VTR1 connector on the rear of
the DMAT-MAV controller.
Plug the other end of the cable into the connector labeled P1 on the rear panel of the
MAV.
2. In a similar manner, connector VTR2 to P2; VTR4 to R1; VTR 5 to R2.
(For 1 PGM configuration for HD MAVs)
1. Connect VTR1 connector on the back of the DMAT to the P2 on the MAV.
2. Connect VTR4 connector on the back of the DMAT to the R2 connector on the MAV.
(For use as a Super Slo-mo unit)
1. Connect VTR1 connector on the back of the DMAT to the P2 on the MAV.
2. Connect VTR4 connector on the back of the DMAT to the R1 connector on the MAV.
(For all configurations)
1. Plug the DB9M connector from the supplied power supply into the power connector on
the rear panel of the ST400.
2. Plug the POWER SUPPLY into a wall outlet, 90 VAC TO 240 VAC.
3. Select REMOTE mode on the MAV's front panel.
DO NOT HOT PLUG! Always connect the power supply to the ST400
BEFORE
connecting to AC power

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Super Slo-mo Connection Diagram
Figure 2A
1 PROGRAM Connection Diagram
Figure 2B

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2 PGM and PGM & PVW Connection Diagram
Figure 2C
4. GETTING STARTED…
START RECORDING
1. Press [MENU].
2. Press [RECORD SETUP].
3. Press [NEW R1 CLIP]or [NEW R2 CLIP].
4. The display prompts: “ENTER ID: num cap”.
5. Enter the CLIP ID using the numeric keypad on the ST400 or a PC keyboard
(user supplied).
6. Press [ENTER].
7. The display shows the current Record Loop Length.
Press [ENTER] to create a clip with this length or enter a new record length
using the numeric keypad.
8. Press [ENTER] to create the Clip.
The same clip is automatically loaded on the corresponding Play channel.
P 1 on R 1.
P 2 on R 2.
9. Press [START RECORD].

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MARK A CUE POINT
Press [MARK] to mark the Recorder’s time into the Cue Point.
SEARCH TO CUE POINT
1. Press [NEXT] or [LAST] to search to the NEXT/LAST Cue Point
OR
2. Enter the Cue Point (#0-7) on the numeric keypad; press [RECALL CLIP].
OR
3. Press [SHIFT] + [NEXT] or [SHIFT] + [LAST] to search to the current Cue
Point.
PREROLL
1. Press [ALT] + [LAST] to search to the current time minus the preroll time
assigned in the MENU.
2. Press [ALT] + [NEXT] to search to the current time minus the preroll time X2
assigned in the MENU.
SET AN IN POINT
1. Press [IN] to set the IN Point.
The IN indicator on the ST400 will turn on.
The display will show “IN xx:xx:xx:xx ”,
where xx:xx:xx:xx is the saved time.
OR
2. Enter the time on the numeric keypad and press [GOTO].
3. Press [IN] to save the entered time.
SET AN OUT POINT
1. Press [OUT] to set the OUT Point.
The OUT indicator on the ST400 will turn on.
The display will show “OUT xx:xx:xx:xx ”,
where xx:xx:xx:xx is the saved time.
OR
2. Enter the time using the numeric keypad and press [GOTO].
3. Press [OUT] to save the entered time.
(If AUTOSAVE is on, clip will be saved automatically when the OUT is set.)
CLEAR THE IN POINT
1. Press and hold [DEL], then press and release [IN]. The IN indicator will turn
off.
CLEAR THE OUT POINT
1. Press and hold [DEL], then press and release [OUT]. The OUT indicator will
turn off.
SAVE THE CLIP
Press [SAVE CLIP].
RECALL AND PLAY THE CLIP
1. Press [RECALL CLIP] to enter CP (Clip Play) mode.
OR
Enter the clip number (#0-399) on the numeric keypad, then Press [RECALL
CLIP].
2. Press [PLAY].
ADD CLIPTO PLAYLIST
Press [ADD ELEM] to add the currently loaded clip to the current playlist.
PLAYOUT PLAYLIST
Press [CUE LIST], then press [PLAY] or move theT-Bar.
PROGRAM AND PREVIEW CHANNELS (PGM & PVW CONFIGURATION ONLY)
The PROGRAM output is the AIR feed. Only the [PLAY] and T-Bar SLOMO functions control this
output; all other transport functions control the PREVIEW output.
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5. SETUP MENU
1. Press [MENU].
The MENU indicator will turn on.
The Display shown in Figure 3 appears.
2. Use the Softkeys to change the desired mode for the desired option.
OR
Turn the Wheel to select the setup option to be changed.
3. Press [ESC] at anytime to exit SETUP MENU.
The MENU indicator will turn off.
4. The curently loaded clips:
The same clip should be loaded on P1 & R1 and on P2 & R2 (for instant replays).
5. I If f R Re ec co or rd de er r c ch ha an nn ne el ls s a ar re e i in n r re ec co or rd d, , t th he e l le et tt te er r “ “R R” ” i is s d di is sp pl la ay ye ed d. .
Figure 3
The 6 boxes at the bottom of the display show the function for the corresponding Softkeys below them.
These will change depending on what MENU is selected.
On the next few pages are the screens and options that appear when one of the standard selections is
highlighted and what the Softkey display will look like.
Currently loaded clips
P1 111 Model
R1 R111 DMAT MAV-555
P2 222 Software Ver:
R2 R222 V4.0 040501
SEE SETUP 1 CLIP HANDLE SIZE=02 SECONDS
SEE SETUP 2 PREROLL = 00:00:05:00
SEE SETUP 3 WIND SPEED & MODE = +04, HOLD
SEE SETUP 4 FAST JOG SPEED = 03X PLAY SPEED
SEE SETUP 5 STANDARD - NTSC
SEE SETUP 6 TIME MODE - LTC
AUTOSAVE - ON
CLIP OUT POINT - FREEZE
PLAYLIST OUT POINT - FREEZE
MAV CONFIGURATION - 2 PROGRAM WITH EFX
RECORD SET & CHANGE EXIT
SETUP CLEAR MENU

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5A. Record Setup
1. Press [MENU].
2. Press [RECORD SETUP].
Figure 4
3. Press [NEW R1 CLIP]or [NEW R2 CLIP].
4. The display prompts: “ENTER ID: num cap”.
5. Enter a CLIP ID using a PC keyboard (user supplied) or numeric keypad on the ST400.
6. Press [ENTER].
7. The display shows the current Record Loop Length.
Press [ENTER] to accept clip length or enter a new length using the numeric keypad.
8. Press [ENTER] to create the Clip.
The same clip is automatically loaded on the corresponding Play channel: P 1 on R 1, P
2 on R 2.
9. Press [START RECORD].
AUTOSAVE
ON – The clip is saved immediately into the next empty location if both IN & OUT points are set.
OFF – Press [SAVE CLIP] to save the clip
CLIP OUT POINT
FREEZE – Video freezes at the end of clip
OPEN – Video plays through the clip handle
PLAYLIST OUT POINT
FREEZE – Video freezes at the end of clip
OPEN – Video plays through the clip handle
Currently loaded clips
P1 111 Model
R1 R111 DMAT MAV-555
P2 222 Software Ver:
R2 R222 V4.0 040501
CLIP HANDLE SIZE=02 SECONDS
PREROLL = 00:00:05:00
WIND SPEED & MODE = +04, HOLD
FAST JOG SPEED = 03X PLAY SPEED
STANDARD - NTSC
TIME MODE - LTC
AUTOSAVE - ON
CLIP OUT POINT - FREEZE
PLAYLIST OUT POINT - FREEZE
MAV CONFIGURATION - 2 PROGRAM WITH EFX
Use the softkeys to create RECORD clips
and start and stop RECORD on R1 and R2
NEW R1 NEW R2 START STOP MAIN
CLIP CLIP RECORD RECORD MENU

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5B. SET & CLEAR
Figure 6
[SET DEFLTS] Set to Factory Defaults.
[CLEAR MEMORY]Clears all memory of the DMAT.
[CLEAR CLIPS] Clears all unprotected Clips and all Playlists on the DMAT & MAV. There is also an
option to save the Playlists – the clips in those Playlists will only exist there. There can be no modifications
made to either those clips or thode Playlists.
[RESET CLIPS] If for some reason a clip, other than the one that’s being recorded, is loaded on the
PlayBack channel, use this key to reset the clip back to the proper Clip.
[MAIN MENU] Return to main menu.
Currently loaded clips
P1 111 Model
R1 R111 DMAT MAV-555
P2 222 Software Ver:
R2 R222 V4.0 040501
CLIP HANDLE SIZE=02 SECONDS
PREROLL = 00:00:05:00
WIND SPEED & MODE = +04, HOLD
FAST JOG SPEED = 03X PLAY SPEED
STANDARD - NTSC
TIME MODE - LTC
AUTOSAVE - ON
CLIP OUT POINT - FREEZE
PLAYLIST OUT POINT - FREEZE
MAV CONFIGURATION - 2 PROGRAM WITH EFX
Make your selection using softkeys
SET CLEAR CLEAR RESET MAIN
DEFLTS MEMORY CLIPS CLIPS MENU

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SETUP-1
CLIP HANDLE
Figure 7
Clip Handle-the size of the pad around the saved clip (used for editing clips). 5 seconds means there will
be 5 seconds before the IN point and 5 seconds after the OUT point.
It is possible to view the footage beyond the Clip Handles; a new IN or OUT point can then be set.
Enter up to 30 seconds using the numeric keypad.
Press [OK] to save this Clip Handle or [CANCEL] to return to main menu without changing.
Currently loaded clips
P1 111 Model
R1 R111 DMAT MAV-555
P2 222 Software Ver:
R2 R222 V4.0 040501
CLIP HANDLE SIZE=02 SECONDS
PREROLL = 00:00:05:00
WIND SPEED & MODE = +04, HOLD
FAST JOG SPEED = 03X PLAY SPEED
STANDARD - NTSC
TIME MODE - LTC
AUTOSAVE - ON
CLIP OUT POINT - FREEZE
PLAYLIST OUT POINT - FREEZE
MAV CONFIGURATION - 2 PROGRAM WITH EFX
CLIP HANDLE SIZE = 05 SECONDS
Enter up to 30 sec. using numeric keypad
OK CANCEL

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SETUP-2
PREROLL
Figure 8
Enter any time to assign a preroll amount using the numeric keypad.
Press [OK] to save this preroll or [CANCEL] to return to main menu without changing.
Currently loaded clips
P1 111 Model
R1 R111 DMAT MAV-555
P2 222 Software Ver:
R2 R222 V4.0 040501
CLIP HANDLE SIZE=02 SECONDS
PREROLL = 00:00:05:00
WIND SPEED & MODE = +04, HOLD
FAST JOG SPEED = 03X PLAY SPEED
STANDARD - NTSC
TIME MODE - LTC
AUTOSAVE - ON
CLIP OUT POINT - FREEZE
PLAYLIST OUT POINT - FREEZE
MAV CONFIGURATION - 2 PROGRAM WITH EFX
PREROLL = 00:00:05:00
Enter desired preroll using numeric keypad
OK CANCEL

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SETUP-3
WIND SPEED & MODE
Figure 9
[HOLD] Press Softkey to select:
HOLD (Fast wind is maintained only while key is depressed.)
[LATCH] Press Softkey to select:
LATCH (Fast wind is initiated and maintained with momentary
key press.)
[CHANGE SPEED] Select fast wind speed (4x to 32x play speed).
[MAIN MENU] Return to MAIN MENU Screen.
Currently loaded clips
P1 111 Model
R1 R111 DMAT MAV-555
P2 222 Software Ver:
R2 R222 V4.0 040501
CLIP HANDLE SIZE=02 SECONDS
PREROLL = 00:00:05:00
WIND SPEED & MODE = +04, HOLD
FAST JOG SPEED = 03X PLAY SPEED
STANDARD - NTSC
TIME MODE - LTC
AUTOSAVE - ON
CLIP OUT POINT - FREEZE
PLAYLIST OUT POINT - FREEZE
MAV CONFIGURATION - 2 PROGRAM WITH EFX
WIND MODE - HOLD
WIND SPEED = +04
HOLD LATCH CHANGE MAIN
SPEED MENU

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SETUP-4
FAST JOG SPEED
Figure 10
Enter a number between 2 and 20 to assign the fast jog speed amount using the numeric keypad.
Press [OK] to save this speed or [CANCEL] to return to main menu without changing.
Currently loaded clips
P1 111 Model
R1 R111 DMAT MAV-555
P2 222 Software Ver:
R2 R222 V4.0 040501
CLIP HANDLE SIZE=02 SECONDS
PREROLL = 00:00:05:00
WIND SPEED & MODE = +04, HOLD
FAST JOG SPEED = 03X PLAY SPEED
STANDARD - NTSC
TIME MODE - LTC
AUTOSAVE - ON
CLIP OUT POINT - FREEZE
PLAYLIST OUT POINT - FREEZE
MAV CONFIGURATION - 2 PROGRAM WITH EFX
FAST JOG SPEED = 03x
Enter from 02x to 20x using numeric keypad
OK CANCEL

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SETUP-5
STANDARD
Figure 11
[NTSC] Select for NTSC Video Standard.
[PAL] Select for PAL Video Standard.
[MAIN MENU] Return to MAIN MENU Screen.
Currently loaded clips
P1 111 Model
R1 R111 DMAT MAV-555
P2 222 Software Ver:
R2 R222 V4.0 040501
CLIP HANDLE SIZE=02 SECONDS
PREROLL = 00:00:05:00
WIND SPEED & MODE = +04, HOLD
FAST JOG SPEED = 03X PLAY SPEED
STANDARD - NTSC
TIME MODE - LTC
AUTOSAVE - ON
CLIP OUT POINT - FREEZE
PLAYLIST OUT POINT - FREEZE
MAV CONFIGURATION - 2 PROGRAM WITH EFX
STANDARD - NTSC
NTSC PAL MAIN
MENU

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SETUP-6
TIME MODE
Figure 12
[LTC] Longitudinal Time Code.
[VITC] Vertical Interval Time Code.
[TM] MAV555 internal Timer Data.
[MAIN MENU] Return to Main MENU Screen.
Currently loaded clips
P1 111 Model
R1 R111 DMAT MAV-555
P2 222 Software Ver:
R2 R222 V4.0 040501
CLIP HANDLE SIZE=02 SECONDS
PREROLL = 00:00:05:00
WIND SPEED & MODE = +04, HOLD
FAST JOG SPEED = 03X PLAY SPEED
STANDARD - NTSC
TIME MODE - LTC
AUTOSAVE - ON
CLIP OUT POINT - FREEZE
PLAYLIST OUT POINT - FREEZE
MAV CONFIGURATION - 2 PROGRAM WITH EFX
TIME MODE = LTC
LTC VITC TM MAIN
MENU

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MAV CONFIG
Figure 13
[2PGM W/ EFX] 2 record and 2 playback with individual control of each
channel.
[2PGM NO EFX] 2 record and 2 playback with individual control of each
channel (no efx board on MAV).
[PGM & PVW] 2 record and 2 playback with effects – to allow transitions
between two channels.
[1 PGM] Record and playback on 1 channel – for use with HD MAVs.
[SUPER SLOMO] (See next page)
[MAIN MENU]Back to MAIN MENU screen.
Currently loaded clips
P1 111 Model
R1 R111 DMAT MAV-555
P2 222 Software Ver:
R2 R222 V4.0 040501
CLIP HANDLE SIZE=02 SECONDS
PREROLL = 00:00:05:00
WIND SPEED & MODE = +04, HOLD
FAST JOG SPEED = 03X PLAY SPEED
STANDARD - NTSC
TIME MODE - LTC
AUTOSAVE - ON
CLIP OUT POINT - FREEZE
PLAYLIST OUT POINT - FREEZE
MAV CONFIGURATION - 2 PROGRAM WITH EFX
Make your selection using softkeys
2PGM 2PGM PGM & 1 PGM SUPER SLOMO MAIN
W/ EFX NO EFX PVW MENU

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SUPER SLO-MO
Figure 14
[MELT CLIP] Creates and loads melt clip
[1/3 x PLAY] Plays back melt clips at 1/3 speed
CREATING and PLAYING OUT MELT CLIP
1. Select a file to put into the MELT by recalling it or by entering its number on the numeric keypad.
2. Press [ADD ELEMENT] to add the element to the playlist.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until all the clips to be melted are added to the list
NOTE: A playlist can only hold 20 clips. To add more clips to MELT, simply go to the next playlist and
keep adding elements.
4. Press [MELT CLIP]. The display will show “Creating MELT clip” message.
The Melt Clip is loaded. Press [PLAY] to play it out at normal speed or [1/3 x PLAY] to play it out at 1/3
speed.
NOTE: The Melt Clip feature is also available in the 1IN/1OUT configuration.
(SUPER SLOMO and 1IN/1OUT have only one output channel. Therefore, transitions are not available.)
PGM 1 PB 00:00:02:11
R1 00:21:20:05 CUE = 0
O 00:00:00:00
Speed = +0.00 100:00:00:00
CLIP = 001 200:00:00:00
IN: 00:00:02:00 3 00:00:00:00
OUT: 00:00:04:00 4 00:00:00:00
DUR: 00:00:02:00 5 00:00:00:00
000 00:04:59:22 600:00:00:00
001 00:04:59:22 700:00:00:00
002 00:04:59:22 LIST = 00
003 00:04:59:22 LD 00:00:40:00
004 00:04:59:22 CD 00:00:02:00
005 00:04:59:22 #01 out of 05
006 00:04:59:22
007 00:04:59:22 1001T
008 00:04:59:22 1115
> > 00:00:00:00 1002T
1004
MELT 1/3 x
CLIP PLAY

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6. OPERATIONS
REVERSE SLO-MO WITH T-BAR
1. Press SLOMO key or move the T-Bar to start variplay. The display shows
SPEED= x.xx where x.xx is the variable speed of the playback.
2. Press and hold [REV] key. The motion starts with the displayed speed in the
reverse direction.
3. Release the key to change the direction to forward.
CREATING CLIPS “ON THE FLY”
1. Press [ALT] + [IN] to mark the IN point using the recorder’s time. The time
shows up in the place for the IN point with the whole area highlighted.
2. Press [ALT]+[OUT] to mark the OUT point using the recorder’s time. The
time shows up in the place for the OUT point with the whole area highlighted.
3. Press [ALT]+[SAVE CLIP] to save marked IN to OUT as a clip. The
highlighted area is cleared upon saving the clip.
4. If the IN and OUT points are not to be saved, press [ESC] to clear IN and OUT
points and the highlighted area.
PROTECTING CLIPS
1. Recall the clip to be protected.
2. Press [SHIFT] + [SAVE CLIP]. The letter ‘p’ shows up next to the clip
number. That means that this clip cannot be deleted from the MAV and the
DMAT until it is unprotected.
3. To unprotect the clip, press [SHIFT] + [SAVE CLIP] again. The letter ‘p’ goes
away. The clip can now be deleted.
DELETING CLIPS ONE BY ONE
1. Recall the clip to be deleted.
2. Press [DEL] + [SAVE CLIP].
([OK/CANCEL]) Press the appropriate Softkey.
3. Upon pressing Softkey [OK], the clip will be deleted from the MAV and from
the DMAT. The clip will be unloaded, there will be black on the video monitor
and the DMAT display will show “No Clip Loaded”.
NOTE: The protected file cannot be deleted until unprotected.
The file that is currently a part of a playlist cannot be deleted until deleted from the playlist.