GRASS VALLEY Turbo User manual

Turbo™
INTELLIGENT DIGITAL DISK RECORDER
User Guide
SOFTWARE VERSION 2.2
071-8401-01
JULY 2005
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May 9, 2005 Initial Release for Software Version 2.1 — 071-8401-00
July 6, 2005 Update software version number for 2.2 — 071-8401-01

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Contents
Finding Information...........................................................................................9
Getting more information.........................................................................................10
Grass Valley Product Support.................................................................................11
Safety Summaries..............................................................................................13
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Product overview and key features .........................................................................20
Functional description .............................................................................................23
About E-to-E mode.............................................................................................23
E-to-E considerations .........................................................................................24
Media disk space: How media is stored.............................................................24
Front panel controls and indicators .........................................................................25
Rear panel connectors ............................................................................................26
Turbo iDDR control modes......................................................................................27
Power-on and shutting down...................................................................................29
Accessing the Windows operating system..............................................................31
To access the Windows desktop:.......................................................................31
Chapter 2 Configuration: Turbo iDDR
Using the configuration manager ...........................................................................34
Accessing Turbo iDDR configuration .................................................................34
Saving and restoring your settings ....................................................................34
Restoring default settings ..................................................................................35
About video scaling settings ...................................................................................36
About aspect ratio conversion modes ...............................................................36
Video scaling considerations..............................................................................37
Video output connector compatibility ......................................................................38
Guidelines for selecting video data rate .................................................................38
Configuring your Turbo iDDR..................................................................................39
Modifying system settings .................................................................................39
Modifying recorder channel (R1) settings ..........................................................39
Modifying player channel (P1 and P2) settings .................................................41
Black Level ....................................................................................................42
Modifying the front panel setup .........................................................................43
Setting GPI input triggers ..................................................................................43
Setting GPI output triggers ................................................................................45
Adjusting video output timing .................................................................................45
Using the video reference input..........................................................................45
Video timing principles........................................................................................47
To adjust video output timing..............................................................................47
Chapter 3 Operation: Front Panel Control
Guide to using the front panel.................................................................................50
Enabling front panel control mode......................................................................50
Locking the front panel.......................................................................................50
Using the front panel controls.............................................................................51
Conventions used in the front panel display.......................................................55
Recording clips........................................................................................................57
About recording clips..........................................................................................58
About loop record mode.....................................................................................58
Guide to using the front panel Recorder display ................................................60
Before you record: Recorder settings checklist..................................................62
Features in the Recorder context menu.............................................................64
To record a clip...................................................................................................65
Using IEEE 1394 Record mode..........................................................................66
Previewing a clip that is recording......................................................................67

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Selecting widescreen mode ............................................................................... 68
Changing the current bin....................................................................................68
Renaming a clip.................................................................................................. 69
Viewing clip properties ....................................................................................... 69
Locating a clip .................................................................................................... 69
Playing and editing clips.......................................................................................... 70
About playing clips ............................................................................................. 71
Guide to using front panel Player display...........................................................72
Features in the player context menu.................................................................. 74
Loading media for playout.................................................................................. 75
Playing a clip ...................................................................................................... 76
Selecting loop play ............................................................................................. 76
Selecting E-to-E mode ....................................................................................... 76
Jumping to a specific timecode.......................................................................... 77
Editing a clip....................................................................................................... 77
Creating Subclips ............................................................................................... 80
Locating the clip loaded in player....................................................................... 82
Viewing clip properties ....................................................................................... 82
Playing playlists....................................................................................................... 83
Introducing Playlist mode................................................................................... 84
Before using Playlist mode................................................................................. 85
Guide to using the Edit List display.................................................................... 88
Creating a simple playlist ................................................................................... 90
Loading a playlist................................................................................................ 91
Playing a playlist................................................................................................. 91
Playing a playlist in loop mode...........................................................................92
Managing playlists.............................................................................................. 92
Save a copy of a playlist................................................................................ 92
Lock a playlist................................................................................................ 92
View information about a playlist................................................................... 92
Rename a playlist.......................................................................................... 92
Locate a playlist in the Clips pane................................................................. 92
Select multiple items in a playlist...................................................................92
Select all events in the playlist....................................................................... 93
Editing a playlist ................................................................................................. 94
Adding GPI output triggers to playlists............................................................... 96
Pausing at the end of an event........................................................................... 97
Importing and exporting media................................................................................ 97
About importing media ....................................................................................... 98
To import a video file.......................................................................................... 98
To import a still image file................................................................................... 98
About exporting media ....................................................................................... 100
To export media ................................................................................................. 100
Managing media...................................................................................................... 102
Guide to using the Clips display......................................................................... 103
Working with bins ............................................................................................... 105
Working with assets ........................................................................................... 107
Rename assets.............................................................................................. 107
Delete assets................................................................................................. 107
Copy or Move assets..................................................................................... 107
Lock assets.................................................................................................... 107
Select multiple assets in a bin....................................................................... 107
Select all assets............................................................................................. 107
Erasing a clip's unused media............................................................................ 107
Working with the Recycle Bin............................................................................. 108
Viewing bin and asset properties ....................................................................... 109
Monitoring operation using the Status Bar.............................................................. 110

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Types of messages displayed in the Status Bar.................................................110
Interpreting the Status Icon ................................................................................111
Viewing iDDR system log messages..................................................................111
Chapter 4 Operation: AppCenter Workstation
Introducing AppCenter ............................................................................................114
Starting AppCenter.............................................................................................115
Using AppCenter in front panel control mode.....................................................115
Using AppCenter in workstation control mode ...................................................116
Enabling the workstation control mode...............................................................116
Shutting down AppCenter and Windows............................................................116
AppCenter user interface overview ....................................................................118
Channel modes in AppCenter ............................................................................120
Tools in AppCenter.............................................................................................121
Conventions used in the AppCenter interface....................................................122
Terms and concepts used in AppCenter............................................................123
Selecting the channel mode...............................................................................124
Using on-screen transport controls.....................................................................124
Recording clips........................................................................................................124
About recording clips..........................................................................................125
About loop record mode.....................................................................................125
Guide to using Recorder mode...........................................................................128
Before you record: Recorder settings checklist..................................................130
To record a clip...................................................................................................131
Using IEEE 1394 Record mode..........................................................................135
Previewing a clip that is recording......................................................................137
Changing the timecode source...........................................................................138
Selecting widescreen mode................................................................................139
Changing the current bin....................................................................................139
Renaming a clip..................................................................................................140
Viewing clip properties........................................................................................140
Locating a clip.....................................................................................................141
Displaying available storage space....................................................................141
Playing and editing clips..........................................................................................141
About playing clips..............................................................................................143
Selecting Player mode in AppCenter..................................................................143
Guide to using Workstation Player: Control View...............................................144
Guide to using Workstation Player: Cue View....................................................147
Loading media for playout..................................................................................149
Playing a clip ......................................................................................................150
Selecting loop play .............................................................................................150
Selecting E-to-E mode........................................................................................150
Jumping to a specific timecode ..........................................................................151
Using Cue points for playback............................................................................152
Editing a clip.......................................................................................................154
Creating Subclips ...............................................................................................158
Locating the clip loaded in player.......................................................................161
Viewing clip properties........................................................................................161
Working with playlists..............................................................................................162
Introducing Playlist mode ...................................................................................163
Before using Playlist mode.................................................................................164
Selecting Playlist mode ......................................................................................167
Guide to using Playlist mode: List View..............................................................167
Guide to using Playlist mode: Event View..........................................................170
Selecting Text or Thumbnail view.......................................................................173
Selecting monitor information.............................................................................173
Creating a simple playlist....................................................................................174

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Inserting media in a playlist................................................................................ 174
Playing a list ....................................................................................................... 177
Editing and rearranging events in a playlist........................................................ 178
Managing sections in a list ................................................................................. 183
Adding play effects............................................................................................. 185
Adding GPI output triggers to playlists............................................................... 190
Managing playlists.............................................................................................. 191
Saving a list as a program.................................................................................. 195
Importing and exporting media................................................................................ 197
About importing media ....................................................................................... 197
To import a video file.......................................................................................... 197
To import a still image file................................................................................... 198
About exporting media ....................................................................................... 201
To export media ................................................................................................. 202
Transferring media between Turbo iDDRs.............................................................. 204
About transferring media....................................................................................204
Transferring media from another iDDR .............................................................. 204
Sending media to another Turbo iDDR.............................................................. 205
Monitoring media file transfers................................................................................ 207
Starting the Transfer Monitor.............................................................................. 208
Transfer Monitor pages and buttons .................................................................. 208
Viewing transfer jobs in Transfer Monitor...........................................................210
Viewing detailed transfer job properties ............................................................. 210
Aborting a transfer job........................................................................................ 212
Removing transfer jobs from the completed list ................................................. 212
Managing media...................................................................................................... 213
Guide to using the Clips Pane............................................................................214
Modifying the asset list view............................................................................... 219
Working with bins ............................................................................................... 221
Working with assets ........................................................................................... 223
Working with the Recycle Bin............................................................................. 229
Locating assets .................................................................................................. 230
Working with asset metadata ............................................................................. 238
Viewing asset properties .................................................................................... 242
Monitoring the system using the StatusBar............................................................. 246
Interpreting StatusPane button icons................................................................. 246
Message types displayed in the StatusBar ........................................................ 247
Using the StatusPane......................................................................................... 247
Chapter 5 Remote Control
Using remote control protocols ............................................................................... 252
About remote control and supported protocols ..................................................252
Making RS-422 or Ethernet connections............................................................ 253
Remote control operation: In front panel mode.................................................. 254
Remote control operation: In Workstation mode................................................ 255
Using GPI input and output triggers........................................................................ 269
Making GPI connections ....................................................................................269
Configuring GPI input triggers............................................................................ 269
Configuring GPI output triggers.......................................................................... 270
Chapter 6 Using an Ethernet connection
Overview of networking........................................................................................... 272
Making the Ethernet network connection................................................................ 272
Configuring iDDR network settings ......................................................................... 274
Configure Windows network settings................................................................. 274
Enable streaming: Adding network hosts names............................................... 275
File sharing: Mapping network drives...................................................................... 276

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Chapter 7 Maintenance Tasks
Media drive maintenance........................................................................................278
Defragmenting the media drives.........................................................................278
Erasing unused media........................................................................................279
Clearing the media file system ...........................................................................279
Running Storage Utility Mode.............................................................................279
Appendix A Keyboard Shortcuts
About keyboard operation.......................................................................................282
Channel select.........................................................................................................282
Basic transport controls...........................................................................................282
Off-speed play controls ...........................................................................................283
Stop-Mode transport controls..................................................................................283
Mark-Point and Cue controls...................................................................................283
Miscellaneous controls............................................................................................284
List controls ............................................................................................................. 284
Playlist controls .......................................................................................................284
Appendix B Connector Pin-outs
RS-422 connector pinouts.......................................................................................285
Analog audio connector pinouts..............................................................................285
GPI I/O connector pinouts.......................................................................................286
Appendix C Specifications
AC power specification............................................................................................288
Environmental specifications...................................................................................288
Mechanical specifications........................................................................................289
Electrical specifications ........................................................................................... 289
Serial Digital Video (SDI)....................................................................................290
Composite Analog I/O ........................................................................................290
S-Video I/O.........................................................................................................291
Analog Component Video I/O.............................................................................291
Genlock Reference.............................................................................................292
System Timing....................................................................................................292
S/PDIF Digital Audio...........................................................................................293
Analog Audio......................................................................................................293
Audio headphone output (with front panel option)..............................................293
LTC Input/Output................................................................................................293
RS-422 specification...........................................................................................294
GPI I/O specifications.........................................................................................294
IEEE 1394A interface specification ....................................................................294
Operational specifications .......................................................................................295
Media file system performance...........................................................................295
Video network performance................................................................................295
Composite analog video input performance.......................................................295
Index......................................................................................................................297

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Finding Information
This user manual describesthe Turbo iDDR and provides instructions for configuring
and operating the product in a variety of applications.
How this manual is organized
This manual is organized around the tasks required to install, configure, and operate
the Turbo iDDR. The following describes the chapters included in this manual:
Chapter 1, Product Introduction — Provides the product functional description and
an overview of the key features.
Chapter 2, Configuration: Turbo iDDR — Describes how to modify the Turbo iDDR
configuration settings using the front panel display in front panel mode or using the
configuration tool provided in AppCenter Workstation mode.
Chapter 3, Operation: Front Panel Control — Describes how to operate the Turbo
iDDR in front panel mode.
Chapter 4,Operation: AppCenter Workstation — Describes howto operate the Turbo
iDDR using the AppCenter Workstation user interface available when you connect
VGA monitor, mouse, and keyboard.
Chapter 5, Remote Control — Describes how to setup and operate the Turbo iDDR
using industry standard remote control protocols or GPI-Input triggers.
Chapter 6, Using an Ethernet connection — Describes the basics of setting up a
network connection for file transfer or remote control using remote control protocols
over Ethernet.
Chapter 7, Maintenance Tasks — Contains step-by-step procedures for performing
routine maintenance on the Turbo iDDR to keep it running at peak performance.

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Finding Information
Getting more information
In addition to this document, information is available in the following locations.
Turbo Documentation CD-ROM
A full set of support documentation is available on the Documentation CD-ROM that
you received with your Turbo iDDR which includes:
•Turbo iDDR Quick Start Guide — This guide provides step-by-step
installation instructions for basic installation and operation, including
recording and playing clips, trimming clips, and making a playlist.
.
•Turbo iDDR User Manual — Describes the Turbo iDDR and provides instructions
for installing, configuring, and operating the product in either the front panel or
AppCenter Workstation control modes.
•Turbo iDDR Service and Troubleshooing Guide— Contains information for solving
common setup problems, as well as information on servicing and maintenance
•Turbo iDDR Release Notes — Contains the latest information about the Turbo
iDDR software shipped on your system. The information in this document includes
software upgrade instructions, software specifications and requirements, feature
changes from the previous releases, and any known problems.
On-line Help System
You can access the on-line help through the AppCenter Workstation user interface
which is available when you operate the Turbo iDDR using a VGA monitor, mouse,
and keyboard.
To access online help in AppCenter:
• In the main user interface toolbar, click Help, then choose Help Topics.
Thomson Grass Valley Web Site
This public Web site contains all the latest manuals and documentation, and
additional support information. Use the following URL.
http://www.thomsongrassvalley.com.

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Grass Valley Product Support
Grass Valley Product Support
To get technical assistance, check on the status of problems, or report new problems,
contact Grass Valley Product Support via e-mail, the Web, or by phone or fax.
Web Technical Support
To access support information on the Web, visit the product support Web page on the
Grass Valley Web site. You can download software or find solutions to problems by
searching our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) database.
World Wide Web: http://www.thomsongrassvalley.com/support/
Technical Support E-mail Address: [e-mail].
Phone Support
Use the following information to contact product support by phone during business
hours. Afterhours phone support is available for warranty and contract customers.
Authorized Support Representative
A local authorized support representative may be available in your country. To locate
the support representative for your country, visit the product support Web page on the
Grass Valley Web site.
United States [phone] (Toll Free) France [phone]
Latin America [phone] (Toll Free) Germany [phone]
Eastern Europe [phone] Greece [phone]
Southern Europe [phone] Hong Kong [phone]
Middle East [phone] Italy [phone]
Australia [phone] Netherlands [phone]
Belgium [phone] Poland [phone]
Brazil [phone] Russia [phone]
Canada [phone] (Toll Free) Singapore [phone]
China [phone] Spain + 34 91 512 03 50
Denmark [phone] Sweden [phone]
Dubai + 971 4 299 64 40 Switzerland [phone]
Finland [phone] UK [phone]

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Safety Summaries
General Safety Summary
Review the followingsafety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage
to this product or any products connected to it.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system.
Read the GeneralSafety summaryin other system manuals forwarnings and
cautions related to operating the system.
Injury Precautions
Use Proper Power Cord
To avoid fire hazard, use only the power cord specified for this product.
Ground the Product
This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power
cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be connected
to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output terminals
of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Do Not Operate Without Covers
To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not operate this product with
covers or panels removed.
Do Not operate in Wet/Damp Conditions
To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product in wet or damp
conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere
To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this product in an explosive
atmosphere.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry
To avoid injury, remove jewelry such as rings, watches, and other metallic
objects. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is
present.
Product Damage Precautions
Use Proper Power Source
Do not operate this product from a power source that applies more than the
voltage specified.
Provide Proper Ventilation
To prevent product overheating, provide proper ventilation.

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Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures
If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified
service personnel.
Battery Replacement
To avoid damage, replace only with the same or equivalent type. Dispose of
used battery according to the circuit board manufacturer’s instructions.
Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in This Manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING: Warning statements identify conditions or practices that can
result in personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION: Caution statements identify conditions or practices that may
result in damage to equipment or other property, or which may cause
equipment crucial to your business environment to become temporarily
non-operational.
Terms on the Product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates a personal injury hazard immediately accessible as one
reads the marking.
WARNING indicates a personal injury hazard not immediately accessible
as you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product
The following symbols may appear on the product:
DANGER high voltage
Protective ground (earth) terminal
ATTENTION – refer to manual
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Service Safety Summary
Service Safety Summary
WARNING: The service instructions in this manual are intended for
use by qualified service personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do
not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to all
safety summaries before performing service.
Do Not Service Alone
Do not perform internal service or adjustment of this product unless another
person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.
Disconnect Power
To avoid electric shock, disconnect the main power by means of the power
cord or, if provided, the power switch.
Use Care When Servicing With Power On
Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power
and remove battery (if applicable) before removing protective panels,
soldering, or replacing components.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections
Certifications and Compliances
Canadian Certified Power Cords
Canadian approval includes the products and power cords appropriate for
useintheNorthAmericapowernetwork.Allotherpowercordssupplied are
approved for the country of use.
FCC Emission Control
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by Grass Valley can affect
emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
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Canadian EMC Notice of Compliance
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A
préscrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le
ministère des Communications du Canada.
EN55103 1/2
Class A Warning
This product has been evaluated for Electromagnetic Compatibility under
the EN 55103-1/2 standards for Emissions and Immunity and meets the
requirements for E4 environment.
This product complies with Class A (E4 environment). In a domestic
environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
FCC Emission Limits
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 undesirable operation.
Laser Compliance
Laser Safety Requirements
Thedeviceusedinthisproductisa Class1certifiedlaserproduct.Operating
this product outside specifications or altering its original design may result
in hazardous radiation exposure, and may be considered an act of modifying
or new manufacturing of a laser product under U.S. regulations contained in
21CFR Chapter 1, subchapter J or CENELEC regulations in HD 482 S1.
People performing such an act are required by law torecertify and reidentify
this product in accordance with provisions of 21CFR subchapter J for
distribution within the U.S.A., and in accordance with CENELEC HD 482
S1 for distribution within countries using the IEC 825 standard.
Laser Safety
Laser safety in the United States is regulated by the Center for Devices and
Radiological Health (CDRH). The laser safety regulations are published in
the “Laser Product Performance Standard,” Code of Federal Regulation
(CFR), Title 21, Subchapter J.
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 825,
“Radiation of Laser Products, Equipment Classification, Requirements and
User’s Guide,” governs laserproducts outside the United States. Europe and
member nations of the European Free Trade Association fall under the
jurisdiction of the Comité Européen de Normalization Electrotechnique
(CENELEC).

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Safety Certification
Safety Certification
This product has been evaluated and meets the following Safety
Certification Standards:
Standard Designed/tested for compliance with:
ANSI/UL60950, CAN/CSA
C22.2 No. 60950-00
12/01/2000
Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including
Electrical Business Equipment (Third edition).
IEC 950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including
Electrical Business Equipment (Third edition, 1999).
EN60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including
Electrical Business Equipment (Third Edition 2000).

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Chapter 1
Product Introduction
Information in the chapter includes:
•“Product overview and key features”
•“Functional description”
•“Media disk space: How media is stored”
•“Front panel controls and indicators”
•“Rear panel connectors”
•“Turbo iDDR control modes”
•“Power-on and shutting down”
•“Accessing the Windows operating system”

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Product overview and key features
The Turbo iDDR is a multi-channel digital video recorder that allows simultaneous
record and playback of media stored on internal disk drives. The Turbo iDDR features
a single record channel (R1) and two play channels (P1/P2). Hours of storage depends
on the video compression settings selected. The front panel touch screen and TFT
display along with front panel transport controls allow easy operation and monitoring
with minimal external connections. The iDDR also provides a built in digital disk
recorder application— AppCenter Workstation. This application is available when
you connect a keyboard, mouse, and VGA monitor to the iDDR rear panel. The
Workstation application provides a graphical user interface to handle all essential
tasks provided in front panel mode and more.
Simultaneous access to common storage – Simultaneous access to common storage
by all three channels means that you can play a clip that is still being recorded, and
that a clip can be played simultaneously and independently on multiple channels.
Frontpaneloperation– The front panel features a TFT display with touchscreen and
VTR-like transport controls. The front panel is tilted to a convenient operating angle.
The user interface provides an on-screen keyboard for text entry (entering names and
timecode). You can also connect an external keyboard to the either the PS/2 or USB
ports for easy text entry or transport control using keyboard shortcuts.
Integrated control applications software – The standard control application not
only enables a number of simple manual and semi-automatic operations previously
available with tape, but also takes advantage of the capabilities of a disk based
recorder, e.g. simultaneous record/play, list playout, clip trimming.