Sony MAV-777 User manual

REMOTE
R1
PORT SELECT
R2/
P3 R3/ P2
P1
INPUT HD SDI
AES/EBU
CH1
CH1
PRESET
AUDIO INPUT / MONITOR SELECT
CH2 CH3 CH4
MONITOR L
R
METER
PANEL
REMOTE
MENU
LOCAL
CONTROL
PANEL
SETUP BANK
TOTAL /
REMAIN
PROCESS
CONTROL
Y/
MASTER
PB
PR
SET UP
PHONES
123
SYSTEM HDD
HELP
FULL /
FINE
TC/UB TC TYPE
MENU
10
SET
0
CH2
PRESET CH3 PRESET CH4 PRESET VIDEO/MENU PRESET
9P 50P REMOTE
CONTROL PANEL PANEL SELECT CHARACTER
REAR FRONT 1 2 3
NONE OFF ON80TH
SETUP
SELECT
IN OUT
PB EE PB
L1
L2
L3
L4
L5
L6
L7
L8
L9
L10
L11
B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7
MODE SHIFT
IN
DMC EDIT
PREVIEW
AUTO EDIT REVIEW
MEMORY
DELETE
OUT
TRIM
AUDIO
ENTRY
HOLD RESET TC/UB TC TYPE
1
2
EXT
R1
R2/
P3
PORT SELECT
P1
SHUTTLE
MULTI
CONTROL
PLAYER
PREROLL EDIT
REW PLAY F. FWD STOP
REC
RECORDER
JOG VAR
F
O
R
W
A
R
D
R3/
P2
MULTI ACCESS VIDEO DISK RECORDER
MAV-777 (Ver. 2.32)
Volume I Settings, Basic Operations by Modes
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 1)
Serial No. 10001 and Higher

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution,
garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier
l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel
qualifié.
Um Feuergefahr und die Gefahr eines
elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden, darf
das Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit
ausgesetzt werden.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu
vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht
geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem
Fachpersonal.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA
ONLY.
If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.
Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin
(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)
Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires
Length Less than 2.5 m (8 ft. 3 in.)
Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V
WARNING:Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may
require the use of a different line cord or
attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
WARNING:THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER
COUNTRIES.
1. Use the approved power cord (3-core mains lead)/appliance
connector/plug with earthing-contacts that conforms to the
safety regulations of each country if applicable.
2. Use the power cord (3-core mains lead)/appliance connector/
plug conforming to the proper ratings (voltage, ampere).
If you have questions on the use of the above power cord/
appliance connector/plug, please consult a qualified service
personnel.
AVERTISSEMENT: CET AVERTISSEMENT EST
APPLICABLE AUX AUTRES PAYS.
1. Utiliser un cordon d’alimentation approuvé (conducteur
d’alimentation 3 âmes)/connecteur d’appareil/prise avec
contacts de mise à la terre conforme aux règles de sécurité de
chaque pays si applicable.
2. Utiliser un cordon d’alimentation approuvé (conducteur
d’alimentation3 âmes)/connecteurd’appareil/priseconforme
aux valeurs nominales (tension, ampérage) correctes.
S’adresserà un personnel de service qualifié pour toute question
concernant l’emploi du cordon d’alimentation/connecteur
d’appareil/prise ci-dessus.
WARNUNG: DIESE WARNUNG GILT FÜR ANDERE
LÄNDER.
1. Verwenden Sie Netzkabel (dreiadrig), Geräteanschlüsse und
Netzkabelstecker mit Masseleitung, die den
Sicherheitsrichtlinien des jeweiligen Landes entspricht.
2. Verwenden Sie Netzkabel (dreiadrig), Geräteanschlüsse und
Netzkabelstecker mit Masseleitung, die den vor Ort
herrschenden Spannungsanforderungen (Spannung,
Stromstärke) entsprechen.
Bei Fragen über die Eignung und Sicherheit von Netzkabeln
(dreiadrig), Geräteanschlüssen und Netzkabelsteckern wenden
Sie sich bitte an einen qualifizierten Elektrotechniker.
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
AVERTISSEMENT
CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À LA TERRE.
WARNUNG
DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET WERDEN.
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
WARNUNG

For the customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ofthe 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.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must
be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits
for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC
Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/
EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
following European standards:
• EN60950: Product Safety
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Enviroment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban
outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).
Pour les clients européens
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la fois à la
Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) (89/
336/CEE) et à la Directive sur les basses tensions (73/23/CEE)
émises par la Commission de la Communauté européenne.
La conformité à ces directives implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes:
• EN60950: Sécurité des produits
• EN55103-1: Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)
• EN55103-2: Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements
électromagnétiques suivants:
E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3 (urbain
extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de
télévision).
Für Kunden in Europa
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt
sowohl die EMV-Direktive (89/336/EEC) als auch die Direktive
Niederspannung (73/23/EEC) der EG-Kommission.
Die Erfüllung dieser Direktiven bedeutet Konformität für die
folgenden Europäischen Normen:
• EN60950: Produktsicherheit
• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Interferenz (Emission)
• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Empfindlichkeit
(Immunität)
Dieses Produkt ist für den Einsatz unter folgenden
elektromagnetischen Bedingungen ausgelegt:
E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem
Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und E4
(kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).
Voor de Klanten in Nederland
Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet
vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het
apparaat.
Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterijtoch vervangen moet
worden. De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door
vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.
Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch
afval (KCA).
Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor
recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze verwerkt worden.
Für Kunden in Deutschland
Die in diesem Produkt verwendete Speicherbatterie muß
während der Lebensdauer des Produkts nicht ausgetauscht
werden.
Wenn die Batterie nach langer oder intensiver Nutzung erschöpft
ist und entsorgt werden muß, wenden Sie sich bitte an den
Händler, bei dem Sie das Produkt erworben haben. Um einen
möglichen Kurzschluß oder elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden,
darf die Batterie nur durch qualifiziertes Kundendienstpersonal
herausgenommen und ausgetauscht werden.
Entsorgen Sie die Batterie als Sondermüll. Entsorgen Sie sie
nicht im normalen Müll.

4 (E) Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
1-1 MAV-777 Overview..........................................1-1
1-2 Features.............................................................1-1
1-3 Changes from Ver. 1.00....................................1-3
1-3-1 Changes from Ver. 1.00 to Ver. 2.32..........1-3
1-4 Optional Accessories........................................1-3
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of
Parts
2-1 Front Panel .......................................................2-1
2-1-1 Meter Panel................................................2-2
2-1-2 Control Panel.............................................2-6
2-2 System Setup Panel..........................................2-7
2-3 Connector Panel...............................................2-9
Chapter 3 Preparations
3-1 Overview of Operation Modes........................3-1
3-2 Connecting External Devices ..........................3-7
3-2-1 Connections with the Panel Mode.............3-7
3-2-2 Connections with the DTR + Panel Mode.3-8
3-2-3 Connections with the DTR + DTR Mode .3-9
3-2-4 BVE Mode Connections..........................3-10
3-3 External Synchronization of Output Video
Signals ...........................................................3-11
3-4 Setup................................................................3-12
3-4-1 Basic Menu Settings................................3-12
3-4-2 Basic Menu Operation.............................3-17
3-4-3 Contents of the Expansion Menu ............3-19
3-4-4 Expansion Menu Operation.....................3-33
3-4-5 System Time Settings..............................3-33
3-5 Superimposed Character Information.........3-34
Chapter 4 Recording & Playback
4-1 Preparations for Recording.............................4-1
4-1-1 Switch Settings..........................................4-1
4-1-2 Selecting the Recording Port
to be Controlled .......................................4-2
4-1-3 Selecting the Audio Signals ......................4-2
4-1-4 Selecting the Video and Audio Signals
to be Monitored........................................4-2
4-1-5 Adjusting Recording Levels......................4-3
4-1-6 Selecting the External Device Used for
Controlling Recording Operations...........4-3
4-2 Preparations for Playback...............................4-4
4-2-1 Switch Settings..........................................4-4
4-2-2 Selecting the Playback Port
to be Controlled........................................4-5
4-2-3 Selecting the Video and Audio Signals
to be Monitored........................................4-5
4-2-4 Selecting the Displayed Time Data............4-5
4-2-5 Adjusting Playback Audio Levels..............4-6
4-2-6 Selecting the External Device Used
for Controlling Playback Operations .......4-6
4-2-7 Remotely Controlling the Video Processor4-6
Chapter 5 Basic Functions of Each
Mode
5-1 Changing the Operation Mode........................5-1
5-2 Basic Operation with Panel Mode ..................5-1
5-2-1 Recording Operation..................................5-1
5-2-2 Playback Operation....................................5-1
5-2-3 EE Signal Selection ...................................5-2
5-3 Basic Operations with DTR+Panel and
DTR+DTR Modes...........................................5-3
5-3-1 Initial Setup for DTR+Panel
and DTR+DTR Modes.............................5-3
5-3-2 Basic Operations in DTR+Panel
and DTR+DTR Modes.............................5-3
5-4 Basic Operations in BVE Mode ......................5-5
5-4-1 Port Configuration .....................................5-5
5-4-2 Basic Operation of the RP Port..................5-5
5-4-3 Basic Operation of the R2 Port..................5-6
5-4-4 Basic Operation of the P2 and P3 Ports.....5-7
5-4-5 New File Names.........................................5-8
5-4-6 Monitoring the RP Port..............................5-8
5-4-7 Pre-roll Time..............................................5-8
5-4-8 File Backup Function.................................5-8
5-4-9 Editing-Related Error Messages................5-8
Appendixes
Effect Pattern List.................................................A-1
Error Messages .....................................................A-2
Specifications.........................................................A-5

About This Operation Manual 5 (E)
About This Operation Manual
This section describes the organization and use of this
manual in using the Sony MAV-777 Multiaccess Video
Disk Recorder. Thisunit is a harddisk recorder, but has the
operability of a VTR, allowing easy understanding and
operation by those experienced at using VTRs. Read this
section to understand how the manual is put together, and
determine which sections you need to read, according to
your degree of experience with a VTR.
The operation manual of the MAV-777 is divided into two
manuals as outlined below.
Volume I: Settings, Basic Operations by Modes
(This manual)
Volume I describes the various functions of the MAV-777,
the procedures to connect external control devices, and
menu settings. Refer to this manual when you want to
build an editing system or modify an existing editing
system.
Volume II: Editing Operations from the Control
Panel
Volume II describes how to use the MAV-777 control
panel. Refer to this manual when you want to record,
playback, or edit with the control panel. Also refer to it
when you want to edit using effects such as wipe and
dissolve, perform DMC editing, A/V split editing, and so
forth.
Purpose and intended audience for this
manual
This operation manual describes the parts and functions of
the MAV-777, preparations for operation, basic
operations, and other essential information required for
using the unit.
This unit is intended for use principally by operators in
broadcasting stations and production houses. It therefore
assumes that the reader has a general understanding of the
operation of VTRs and other broadcast equipment.
Readers well-acquainted with the operation of VTRs and
hard disk recorders, after reading Chapter 2 “Names and
Functions of Parts”, should be able to understand the
operation of the unit, with reference to other sections as
required.
However, regardless of experience level, you are
recommended to read Chapter 1 “Overview” to get a
grasp of the many features and functions of the unit.
For first-time users of a VTR or hard disk recorder, or
those with limited experience, a thorough reading of this
manual is recommended.
Organization of this manual
This manual is divided into chapters as follows.
Chapter 1 Overview
This gives an overview of the features of the unit.
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
This lists the parts of the unit by function, with summaries
of their operation.
Chapter 3 Preparations
Gives an overview the four operation modes of the MAV-
777 (Panel, DTR+Panel,DTR+DTR, BVE), and describes
how external devices are connected for each operation
mode. The initial settings for items in the MAV-777 Basic
menu and Expansion menu are also described.
Chapter 4 Recording & Playback
This chapter describes the preparations and settings for
recording and playback.
Chapter 5 Basic Functions of Each Mode
Describes the basic functions of the four operating modes
of the MAV-777, described in Chapter 3.
Appendixes
• Error Messages
This appendix lists MAV-777 errors and warnings that
appear on the front display panel.
• Specifications
This provides the basic physical specifications, and
specifications of the audio and video systems of the unit.

6 (E) About This Operation Manual
Using this manual
Descriptions of operating procedures
The numerals attached to buttons and switches in the
illustrations refer to corresponding step numbers in the
operating procedure. Additionally, affected switches and
indicators which should be checked are indicated.
The first time a technical term appears it is defined in a
footnote. Where required, a cross-reference (in italics)
shows the page in this manual or in another manual where
related information may be found.
Numbers on switches etc.
refer to steps in procedure
Step number in procedure
Results of a step and
related information
Description of step operation
Cross-reference
Example of procedure description

About This Operation Manual 7 (E)
Related manuals
The following related manuals are also available.
• Operation Manual
Volume II Editing Operations from the Control
Panel (supplied)
This describes the various editing operations possible
with the MAV-777 control panel.
• Installation Manual (supplied)
This describes the installation procedure for this unit.
• Maintenance Manual (Option)
This lists basic maintenance procedures, associated
accessories, electrical adjustment procedures, and how
to replace the unit’s HDDs.

Chapter 1 Overview
1-1 MAV-777 Overview / 1-2 Features 1-1 (E)
Chapter 1 Overview
1-1 MAV-777 Overview
The MAV-777 is a multi-access video disk recorder
capable of recording compressed video images based on
the HDCAM compression format. Close compatibility
with existing VTR-based editing systems is preserved by
a VTR-like interface, with the added benefits of high-
speed search functions and nonlinear editing made
possible by hard disk recording.
The internal hard disk drive (henceforth, HDD), provides
a maximum recording time of 8 hours (MAV-777/08).
Input/output can be configured as 1 input/1 output
(standard), 2 input/2 output, 1 input/3 output, or 3 input/1
output (with the appropriate optional board). The signal
type is HD SDI for video input/output, and HD SDI and
AES/EBU are available for audio input/output.
It also provides editing effects such as dissolve and wipe.
1-2 Features
Multi-access, Multi-operation
(Simultaneous recording/playback
operations possible while recording)
One of the advantages of a hard disk recorder (such as the
MAV-777) over a conventional HD VTR is the ability to
simultaneously access, edit, and output material (stored as
files) that is being recorded. The MAV-777 has one input
and one output port. In 1 input/1 output configuration,
each port can record or playback one video channel and
four audio channels. When using optional boards, it is
possible to expand each port to 2 input/2 output (with
BKMA-720/BKMA-730), 3 input/1 output (with two
BKMA-720), or 1 input/3 output (with two BKMA-730)
input/output port configurations. An external editor or
control panel can be used to perform multiple editing/
output operations simultaneously.
Flexible I/O Configuration Possible
Various I/O options are set according to the external
equipment that is connected and the operating
environment. The input and output configurations for this
device in the standard setup and when various optional
boards are installed are shown below.
For details on the basic options, refer to Section 1-4, “Optional
Accessories” (page 1-3).
I/O Signals Standard/With optional boards
HD SDI video/
audio Standard: 1 input/1 output With optional boards:
2 input/2 output (with BKMA-720/730);
3 input/1 output (with two BKMA-720);
1 input/3 output (with two BKMA-730)
SDI video/audio
(D CONV SDI
OUT)
Standard: 2 outputs
With optional boards:
4 outputs (with BKMA-720/730);
4 outputs (with two BKMA-720);
4 outputs (with two BKMA-730)
AES/EBU digital
audio Standard: 1 input/1 output With optional boards:
2 input/2 output (with BKMA-720/730);
3 input/1 output (with two BKMA-720);
1 input/3 output (with two BKMA-730)
Time codes Standard

Chapter 1 Overview
1-2 (E) 1-2 Features
HDCAM format
The MAV-777 records video in HDCAM format, enabling
high-performance HDdigital recording and playback. The
recording bit rate is 144 Mbps. The maximum recording
time depends on the HDD capacity, as shown in the
following table.
Down convert function
The MAV-777 comes standard with an HD to SD down
converter. This makes it possible to output down-
converted SD SDI (Super) signals to every input/output
ports.
Multifunction control panel
The upper panel of the MAV-777 (meter panel) enables
basic operations and editing. A standard multifunction
control panel (lower panel) with a layout and interface
similar to those of conventional HD VTRs allows smooth
nonlinear editing enriches the functionality of the MAV-
777. Further, the time difference function, the
simultaneous playback of two material (Dual Play mode),
A/V data transfer, and other high-level functions can be
simply performed from this control panel.
High grade AES/EBU digital audio as
standard equipment
This unit provides four independent 20-bit AES/EBU
digital audio signals on each HD SDI input/output port.
Further, you can record video signals and asynchronous
AES/EBU digital audio signals.
Ability to record asynchronous signals
By setting the standard signals of each recording port as
input signals, input signals that are asynchronous with the
reference signals can be recorded.
Rapid response to scene searches
The design of this unit puts the emphasis on operability as
a disk recorder. In particular, the unit provides VTR-like
operability and response for scene searches, while a
unique shuttle system reduces frame drop-out. Variable
speed playback is supported by the MAV-777 control
panel and existing external controllers provide jog,
variable, and shuttle control with operability and response
comparable to that of a VTR. Digital jog sound is
supported, allowing audio segments to be found quickly
and easily.
Scene searches and other editing operations on frame-
based material files can be carried out rapidly and
accurately.
To enhance its function as a disk recorder, high speed cue-
up for editing points is also possible.
Real-time playback process control
Process control of audio and video inputs and outputs can
be carried out in real time, using the level adjustment knob
on the front panel of the unit.
Menu-driven setup
The operating conditions, initial settings for interfaces to
other devices, and other settings can be controlled by
menu operations on the front panel of the unit.
Linear Editing Functions
The MAV-777 is equipped with the “BVE mode”, an
operation mode that provides the unit with linear editing
capabilities. If the operation mode is switched to BVE
mode, the MAV-777’s recording and playback ports are
integrated, and the recorder can then be used as a
recording/playback VTR. In this mode, the MAV-777 can
be connected to editing equipment such as the BVE-700,
BVE-2000, or BVE-9100 for use as a “recorder/player.”
Note thatin other modesthe MAV-777’s playback port can
still be connected to editing machines such as the BVE-
700, BVE-2000 or the BVE-9100 as a “player”.
The following functions are supported when using the
BVE mode.
• Independent audio channel editing of up to 4 channels
• OperationoftheoptionalMAVE-F555editingpaneland
the MAVE-D555 dial panel
• Control by LTC from a BVE editor
• Auto Assembly editing from a BVE editor
Editing using effects
With the MAV-777 control panel, it is possible to edit
material using transitions such as dissolve and wipe.
Multiple editing functions
The MAV-777 comes with a wealth of useful editing
functions such as split, DMC, voice-over, preread, and
audio swap editing. These functions can all be used from
the MAV-777 control panel.
Broad range of information displays
The large display panel displays information on the
operation of each of the ports (maximum four) in this unit.
The displays include timecode values, error messages,
setup menu information, HDDs space used and remaining
capacity, and audio levels for each port.
Model HDD Recording time
MAV-777/04 36 GB About 4 hours
MAV-777/08 73 GB About 8 hours