Sony SRR1000 User manual

MEMORY STORAGE UNIT
SR-R1000
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 1)

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Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-
over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
When you dispose of the battery, you must obey the law in
the relative area or country.
This apparatus is provided with a main switch on the rear
panel.
Install this apparatus so that user can access the main
switch easily.
To completely turn off the power, turn off the main power
switch on the rear panel.
When installing the installation space must be secured in
consideration of the ventilation and service operation.
• Do not block the ventilation slots at the left side and right
side panels, and vents of the fans.
• Leave a space around the unit for ventilation.
• Leave more than 40 cm of space in the rear of the unit to
secure the operation area.
When the unit is installed on the desk or the like, leave at
least 4 cm of space in the left and right sides.
Leaving 40 cm or more of space above the unit is
recommended for service operation.
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the
appliance.

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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 Minimum 1.5 m (4 ft .11 in.),
Less than 2.5 m (8 ft .3 in.)
Rating Minimum 10A, 125V
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V
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.
CAUTION
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the unit itself has been turned off.
WARNING
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones
can cause hearing loss.
In order to use this product safely, avoid prolonged
listening at excessive sound pressure levels.
WARNING
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
For kundene i Norge
Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-strømfordelingssystem.
Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt
Suomessa asuville asiakkaille
Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla
varustettuun pistorasiaan
För kunderna i Sverige
Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag
For the customers in the U.S.A.
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.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital
device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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.
For the customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC
Directive issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the
following European standards:
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference(Emission)
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility(Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment: E4 (controlled EMC
environment, ex. TV studio).
For the customers in Europe
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-
7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in
separate service or guarantee documents.
This apparatus shall not be used in the residential area.

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For the customers in Europe, Australia and New
Zealand
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate.
For the customers in Taiwan only
Avant d’utiliser l’appareil, veuillez lire attentivement ce
manuel et le conserver pour future référence.
Afin de réduire les risques 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.
CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À LA
TERRE.
ATTENTION
Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect
de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du
même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le
constructeur.
Lorsque vous mettez la batterie au rebut, vous devez
respecter la législation en vigueur dans le pays ou la région
où vous vous trouvez.
Cet appareil est doté d’un interrupteur principal sur son
panneau arrière.
Installez l’appareil de sorte que l’utilisateur puisse
facilement accéder à l’interrupteur principal.
Pour mettre l’appareil complètement hors tension,
éteignez l’interrupteur électrique principal sur le panneau
arrière.
ATTENTION
Par mesure de sécurité, ne raccordez pas le connecteur
pour le câblage de périphériques pouvant avoir une tension
excessive au port NETWORK. Suivez les instructions
pour ce port.
AVERTISSEMENT
1. Utilisez un cordon d’alimentation (câble secteur à 3
fils)/fiche femelle/fiche mâle avec des contacts de mise
à la terre conformes à la réglementation de sécurité
locale applicable.
2. Utilisez un cordon d’alimentation (câble secteur à 3
fils)/fiche femelle/fiche mâle avec des caractéristiques
nominales (tension, ampérage) appropriées.
Pour toute question sur l’utilisation du cordon
d’alimentation/fiche femelle/fiche mâle ci-dessus,
consultez un technicien du service après-vente qualifié.
ATTENTION
Eviter d’exposer l’appareil à un égouttement ou à des
éclaboussures. Ne placer aucun objet rempli de liquide,
comme un vase, sur l’appareil.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil n’est pas déconnecté de la source
d’alimentation secteur tant qu’il est raccordé à la prise
murale, même si l’appareil lui-même a été mis hors
tension.
AVERTISSEMENT
Une pression acoustique excessive en provenance des
écouteurs ou du casque peut provoquer une baisse de
l’acuité auditive.
Pour utiliser ce produit en toute sécurité, évitez l’écoute
prolongée à des pressions sonores excessives.
AVERTISSEMENT
N’exposez pas les batteries à une chaleur excessive, au
soleil ou près d’un feu par exemple.
Pour les clients au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Pour les clients en Europe
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la
Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC)
émise par la Commission de la Communauté européenne.
La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes:
• EN55103-1: Interférences électromagnétiques
(émission)
• EN55103-2: Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans l’environnement
électromagnétique suivant: E4 (environnement EMC
contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision).
Pour les clients en Europe
Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon.
AVERTISSEMENT

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Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des
produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question
concernant le service ou la garantie, veuillez consulter les
adresses indiquées dans les documents de service ou de
garantie séparés.
Ne pas utiliser cet appareil dans une zone résidentielle.
Pour les clients en Europe, Australie et Nouvelle-
Zélande
AVERTISSEMENT
Il s’agit d’un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement
domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences
radio, dans ce cas l’utilisateur peut être amené à prendre
des mesures appropriées.
Bitte lesen Sie dieses Handbuch vor der Benutzung des
Geräts sorgfältig durch und bewahren Sie es zum späteren
Nachschlagen auf.
Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder
elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf
dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder
Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu
vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht
geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem
Fachpersonal.
DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET
WERDEN.
VORSICHT
Explosionsgefahr bei Verwendung falscher Batterien.
Batterien nur durch den vom Hersteller empfohlenen oder
einen gleichwertigen Typ ersetzen.
Wenn Sie die Batterie entsorgen, müssen Sie die Gesetze
der jeweiligen Region und des jeweiligen Landes
befolgen.
Dieses Gerät verfügt über einen Hauptschalter an der
Rückseite.
Installieren Sie das Gerät so, dass der Benutzer leicht auf
den Hauptschalter zugreifen kann.
Um das Gerät vollständig abzuschalten, betätigen Sie den
Hauptstromschalter auf der Rückseite.
VORSICHT
Aus Sicherheitsgründen nicht mit einem Peripheriegerät-
Anschluss verbinden, der zu starke Spannung für die
NETWORK Buchse haben könnte. Folgen Sie den
Anweisungen für diese Buchse.
WARNUNG
1. Verwenden Sie ein geprüftes Netzkabel (3-adriges
Stromkabel)/einen geprüften Geräteanschluss/einen
geprüften Stecker mit Schutzkontakten entsprechend
den Sicherheitsvorschriften, die im betreffenden Land
gelten.
2. Verwenden Sie ein Netzkabel (3-adriges Stromkabel)/
einen Geräteanschluss/einen Stecker mit den
geeigneten Anschlusswerten (Volt, Ampere).
Wenn Sie Fragen zur Verwendung von Netzkabel/
Geräteanschluss/Stecker haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an
qualifiziertes Kundendienstpersonal.
VORSICHT
Das Gerät ist nicht tropf- und spritzwassergeschützt. Es
dürfen keine mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllten Gegenstände, z.
B. Vasen, darauf abgestellt werden.
VORSICHT
Solange das Netzkabel an eine Netzsteckdose
angeschlossen ist, bleibt das Gerät auch im
ausgeschalteten Zustand mit dem Strommetz verbunden.
WARNUNG
Zu hoher Schalldruck von Ohrhörern und Kopfhörern
kann Gehörschäden verursachen.
Um dieses Produkt sicher zu verwenden, vermeiden Sie
längeres Hören bei sehr hohen Schalldruckpegeln.
WARNUNG
Akkus dürfen keinesfalls übermäßiger Wärmeeinwirkung
ausgesetzt werden, wie z.B. Sonneneinstrahlung, Feuer o.
ä.
Für Kunden in Europa
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt
die EMV-Richtlinie der EG-Kommission.
Angewandte Normen:
Remarque sur les pixels défectueux de l’écran
LCD
L’écran LCD intégré à cet appareil est fabriqué avec une
technologie de haute précision, ce qui permet d’obtenir
un taux d’au moins 99,99% de pixels qui fonctionnent.
Ainsi, un infime pourcentage de pixels peut être
« bloqué », c’est à dire toujours éteint (noir), toujours
éclairé (rouge, vert ou bleu), ou clignotant. En outre,
après une longue période d’utilisation, en raison des
caractéristiques physiques de l’afficheur à cristaux
liquides, de tels pixels « bloqués » peuvent apparaître
spontanément.
Ces problèmes ne sont pas graves. Sachez que de tels
problèmes n’ont aucun effet sur les données enregistrées.
WARNUNG

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• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störaussendung)
• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störfestigkeit)
Für die folgende elektromagnetische Umgebung: E4
(kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).
Für Kunden in Europa
Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und
Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei
jeglichen Angelegenheiten in Bezug auf Kundendienst
oder Garantie wenden Sie sich bitte an die in den separaten
Kundendienst- oder Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten
Anschriften.
Dieser Apparat darf nicht im Wohnbereich verwendet
werden.
Für Kunden in Europa, Australien und
Neuseeland
WARNUNG
Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung
nach Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im
Wohnbereich Funkstörungen verursachen; in diesem Fall
kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden, angemessene
Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.
Hinweis zu fehlerhaften Pixeln auf der LCD-
Anzeige
Die LCD-Anzeige in diesem Geräts wird mit
Hochpräzisionstechnologie hergestellt und erzielt so eine
effektive Pixelrate von mindestens 99,99 %. Ein sehr
geringer Anteil von Pixeln kann jedoch eventuell
„hängenbleiben“, entweder immer aus (schwarz), immer
an (rot, grün oder blau) oder blinken. Außerdem können
nach sehr langem Gebrauch diese „hängengebliebenen“
Pixel spontan auftreten aufgrund der äußeren
Eigenschaften der Flüssigkristallanzeige. Diese
Probleme stellen keine Fehlfunktion dar. Beachten Sie
bitte, dass solche Probleme die aufgezeichneten Daten
nicht betreffen.

Table of Contents 7
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Features.......................................................................................... 10
High-Quality Recording ...................................................................... 10
Multiple Ports ...................................................................................... 10
Multiple Resolutions............................................................................ 10
Large Storage Capacity........................................................................ 10
Other Features...................................................................................... 11
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
Control Panel ................................................................................. 12
Connector Panel............................................................................ 17
Display Screen............................................................................... 20
Main Screen ......................................................................................... 20
Video Display ...................................................................................... 23
File List Screen .................................................................................... 25
Chapter 3 Setting Up the Memory Storage Unit
Connecting External Devices....................................................... 26
Using the Unit as a Recorder ............................................................... 26
Using the Unit as a Player ................................................................... 26
Reference Signals ......................................................................... 27
Reference Signals for Output Video Signals ....................................... 27
Reference Signal Connections............................................................. 28
Selecting the Reference Signal for Output .......................................... 28
Time Code Settings....................................................................... 29
Selecting the Time Data....................................................................... 29
Setting the Time Code Generator ........................................................ 29
Setting the Time Data .......................................................................... 29
Time Code Conversion ........................................................................ 30
Superimposing Character Information........................................ 32
Handling SRMemory Cards .......................................................... 34
Recommended SRMemory Cards ....................................................... 34
Inserting and Ejecting SRMemory Cards ............................................ 34
Preventing Accidental Data Loss......................................................... 35

8Table of Contents
Virtual Volumes..............................................................................35
Synchronizing the Input and Output Ports .................................38
Chapter 4 Basic Operations
Selecting Input/Output Ports and SRMemory Slots ...................41
Recording .......................................................................................42
Playback .........................................................................................43
Chasing Playback ................................................................................ 43
Variable Speed Playback..................................................................... 43
Continuous Playback ........................................................................... 45
Still Picture Output.............................................................................. 45
Stop Playback ...................................................................................... 45
File Operations...............................................................................46
Selecting Audio Signals................................................................48
Selecting the Audio Input Signals ....................................................... 48
Selecting the Audio Signals to Monitor .............................................. 48
Adjusting the Audio Levels ..........................................................49
Adjusting the Output Video Signal ..............................................50
Chapter 5 Menu Items
Saving Settings..............................................................................52
Detailed Menu Description............................................................53
HOME Menu....................................................................................... 53
TC Menu.............................................................................................. 55
VIDEO Menu ...................................................................................... 57
AUDIO Menu...................................................................................... 60
SETUP Menu ...................................................................................... 62
Appendix
FTP File Operations.......................................................................65
Directory Structure .............................................................................. 65
Preparations ......................................................................................... 65
Making FTP Connections.................................................................... 65
Command List ..................................................................................... 66
Network Interface Settings.................................................................. 69
Restrictions ....................................................................................70
Restrictions on Simultaneous Recording and Playback ...................... 70

Table of Contents 9
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 71
Salvaging SRMemory Card in the Event Recording does not End
Normally..................................................................................... 71
Error Messages .................................................................................... 73
Warning Messages............................................................................... 75
ERROR LOG Menu ............................................................................ 79
Switching the Signal Format (HD/SD) of the Output Ports ................ 79
Recording Formats............................................................................... 80
Playback Format Conversions (1) ....................................................... 83
Playback Format Conversions (2) ....................................................... 86
Specifications ................................................................................ 87
MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License ..................................... 89
Index .............................................................................................. 90

Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Overview
10 Features
Overview
Features
The SR-R1000 is a storage unit that supports recording and
playback from SRMemory cards, the new-generation of
high-speed memory cards.
Utilizing the high bandwidth and large capacity of the
SRMemory card, the SR-R1000 is capable of real-time
recording and playback of high-quality images for
increased efficiency in live broadcasts, studio and 3D
video productions, and any other video production
applications.
SRMASTER and SRMemory are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
High-Quality Recording
The SR-R1000 offers high-quality digital recording and
playback by incorporating the HDCAM-SR format,
MPEG4 SStP (Simple Studio Profile).
The unit supports recording and playback of 4:2:2 (10-bit)
and RGB/XYZ 4:4:4 (10-bit/12-bit) signals. The following
compression rates are also supported.
• 220 Mbps (SR-Lite)
•440Mbps(SR-SQ)
•880Mbps(SR-HQ)
Multiple Ports
The unit supports a maximum of four input/output ports,
and comes standard with one output board installed. Based
on your production needs and environment, you can
replace the existing output board or install optional input/
output boards to flexibly create channel configurations that
consist of 2 In/2 Out, 1 In/3 Out, 3 In/1 Out, 4 In, 4 Out,
etc.
Dual-stream support
Each port on the unit supports dual-stream video, which
allows each port to handle two streams of video signals.
This allows you to record and play back a pair of 3D
stereoscopic signals or fill/key signals with just a single
port.
The unit can also handle RGB 4:4:4 3D video with a single
port.
4-channel simultaneous recording/
playback
With the ability to simultaneously record and play back
video from four input/output ports, the unit offers high
efficiency in video production.
You can also select which of the video ports and
SRMemory cards you want to use, and access a single
memory card from multiple ports simultaneously.
Chasing playback and delay-free data
transfer
Using the high-speed SRMemory, you can play back a
high-quality video while it is recording to the SRMemory
card.
In addition, fast processing after a recording operation is
complete allows you to quickly eject the SRMemory card
and deliver it to post production without delay.
Multiple Resolutions
The SR-R1000 supports the 1280 × 720/4:2:2, 1920 × 1080/
4:2:2, 1920 × 1080/4:4:4, 2048 × 1080/4:2:2, and 2048 ×
1080/4:4:4 recording formats.
Large Storage Capacity
The SR-R1000 is equipped with four SRMemory slots.
Each slot accepts a memory card of up to 1 TB in storage,
providing a total of up to 4 TB in removable storage
capacity.

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Features
Chapter 1 Overview
Other Features
• 16-ch audio (uncompressed, 24 bits, 48 kHz) is
supported.
• FTP protocol is supported for video data transfer in MXF
format via a network.
• Equipped with two network ports that support Gigabit
Ethernet.
• Compatible with Sony VTR protocol, Sony Disk
protocol, etc. and switcher and controller operations are
supported.

Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
12 Control Panel
Names and Functions of
Parts
Control Panel
The control panel consists of the following sections:
ASRMemory slot section
(see page 13)
BMenu control section
(see page 14)
CPort control section
(see page 15)
GSearch control section (see page 16)
FRecording/playback control section (see page 15)
EEditing control section (see page 15)
DNumeric buttons (see page 15)

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Control Panel
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
ASRMemory slot section
aEject button
Ejects a card.
bSRMemory indicator
Indicates the status of the SRMemory card inserted in the
slot.
Off: The SRMemory card is logically detached from the
unit.
Blue: An SRMemory card is connected to the unit and
available for use.
Red: Data is being recorded to the SRMemory card. Or,
files are being copied from another SRMemory card.
Changes to this state when receiving data from the
FTP.
Green: Data is being read from the SRMemory card. Or,
data is being read while copying files to another
SRMemory card. Changes to this state when sending
data to the FTP.
Amber: Data is simultaneously being recorded to and read
from the SRMemory card.
Flashing blue light1):The SRMemory card is logically
being attached to or detached from the unit.
Flashing green light1):Data other than audio and video
signals, such as file name changes, OK/NG/KEEP
flag settings, write protection settings for files, is
being written.
Flashing purple light1):Files are being deleted or
formatting is being performed from the maintenance
menu.
Flashing red light1):Salvaging or formatting is being
performed in response to an error.
Fast flashing red light1):A problem was detected while
processing the SRMemory card. Eject or salvage the
card or perform the appropriate operation as
instructed by the message that appears on the control
panel.
1) Flashing LED: Flashes at 1-second interval.
Fast flashing LED: Flashes at 1/4-second interval.
For details on salvage operations and formatting when
problems have occurred, see “Troubleshooting” in the
Appendix (page 71).
cSRMemory slot
Insert an SRMemory card.
dOn/Standby button and indicator
Switches the unit between on and standby when the main
power switch on the connector panel is turned on.
The indicator is lit red in the standby state, and green in the
on state. It is off when the main power switch is off.
ePHONES (headphones) jack
Accepts stereo headphones for monitoring audio during
recording and playback.
fLEVEL (volume) knob
Adjusts the output level of the PHONES jack.
gUSB connectors
Currently cannot be used.

14 Control Panel
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
BMenu control section
aDISPLAY button
Used to switch between a screen displaying input/output
port information and a screen displaying the video signal
on the entire display.
bCH (channel) selection buttons
Select the channel to adjust the audio recording/playback
level or to select an audio input.
cMenu selection buttons (page 51)
Select the menu screen to display on the display.
Currently, the EDIT button cannot be used.
dMULTI CONTROL knob
Sets the audio recording/playback levels, sets menus,
selects files, etc.
eColor display (page 20)
fFunction selection buttons (F1 to F10)
Select a function displayed on the menu screen.
gALT (alternative) button
Changes the menu screen display.
hDIAG (diagnostic) button
Displays the maintenance menu when pressed together
with the SFT button.
iMEM button
Currently cannot be used.
jMemory selection buttons (M1 to M4) (page 41)
Select the SRMemory card to use.
Note on faulty pixels on the LCD panel
The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with
high precision technology, giving a functioning pixel
ratio of at least 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of
pixels maybe “stuck”, either always off (black), always
on (red, green, or blue), or flashing. In addition, over a
long period of use, because of the physical characteristics
of the liquid crystal display, such “stuck” pixels may
appear spontaneously. These problems are not a
malfunction. Note that any such problems have no effect
on recorded data.

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Control Panel
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
CPort control section
aCursor buttons
Move the cursor (shown in reverse video) on the display.
Also used to change settings values.
bPORT SELECT buttons/indicators (page 41)
Buttons: Select the input/output port to use. A button
lights up when selected.
Top indicators: Light up red for input ports, and green for
output ports.
Bottom indicators: Light up red for ports being used for
recording, and green for ports being used for
playback.
DNumeric buttons
aNumeric buttons and +/– buttons
Press to input an edit point or other numerical value at the
position selected by the cursor buttons. Press buttons 0 to
5 while holding down the SFT button to input hexadecimal
A to F for user bits. Also use the +/– buttons to increase or
decrease numerical values.
bSFT (shift) button
Press buttons 0 to 5 while holding down the SFT button to
input hexadecimal A to F for user bits. Use also in
combination with other buttons to perform other
operations.
cRCL (recall) button
Press to recall the previous setting, etc.
dCLR (clear) button
Press to clear input data.
eSET button
Press to finalize input data.
EEditing control section
Currently cannot be used.
FRecording/playback control section
aPREV button
Press to display the image of the first frame in the current
file. Press again to jump to the first frame in the previous
file.
Press this button and the SFT button simultaneously to
display the image of the first frame in the file at the top of
the file list.
bNEXT button
Press to display the image of the first frame in the next file.
Press this button and the SFT button simultaneously to
display the image of the first frame in the file at the end of
the file list.
cEXECUTE button
Press to open the file selected in the file list.
Press the EXECUTE and STOP buttons simultaneously to
close a file.
dSTOP button
Press to stop playback or recording.
ePLAY button
Press to start playback. Press the PLAY button while
holding down the REC button to start recording.
If you press the NEXT button while holding down the
PLAY button, the last frame of the current playback file is
displayed. If you press the NEXT button while holding
down the PLAY button during chasing playback, playback
will jump and resume from the playable position that is
closest to the recording position at that moment.
fREC button
Press the PLAY button while holding down the REC
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GSearch control section
aSHUTTLE button
Press to enter shuttle mode. In this mode, the button is lit
and playback at the speed corresponding to the position of
the search dial is possible (–100 to +100 times normal
playback speed). The search dial clicks at the positions for
still pictures and ±10 times normal playback speed.
bJOG button
Press to enter jog mode. In this mode, the button is lit and
playback at the speed corresponding to the rotational speed
of the search dial is possible (–1 to +1 times normal
playback speed).
cVAR (variable) button
Press to enable noiseless playback in the range of –1 to +1
times normal playback speed. The button lights when
pressed. Playback exceeding this speed range is not
possible.
dSearch dial
Rotate clockwise for forward playback, and
counterclockwise for reverse playback.
Shuttle mode: Enables playback at the speed
corresponding to the position (rotation angle) of the
search dial (–100 to +100 times normal playback
speed). The search dial clicks at the positions for still
pictures and ±10 times normal playback speed.
Jog mode: Enables playback at the speed corresponding to
the rotational speed of the search dial (–1 to +1 times
normal playback speed). The search dial does not
click.
Variable mode: Enables noiseless playback at the speed
corresponding to the position of the search dial (–1 to
+1 times normal playback speed).

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Connector Panel
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
Connector Panel
AInput/output ports
There are the four ports A to D, and an input board or
output board can be connected to each of them. At the time
of shipment, an output board is connected to port D.
Explanations in this operation manual use the
configuration example of input boards (SRK-R201)
connected to ports A and C and output boards (SRK-R202)
connected to ports B and D.
HD Input board (SRK-R201)
aHD SDI INPUT A/B connectors
Input the HD SDI video/audio signals.
bHD SDI INPUT MONITOR A/B/MULTI
connectors
Output the input signals for a monitor.
Superimpose and output time data signals from MULTI
connectors when ALT/[F10] (CHAR ON) in the TC menu
is set to On.
Output signal from MULTI connectors may differ from the
input signal format as follows.
• They will output according to ALT/[F8] (MONITOR
SETTING) in the VIDEO menu when the input signal is
a 3D signal (dual-stream).
• They will output in 3G when the input signal is 1.5G
Dual Link (4:4:4 or 4:2:2/1080P).
• Audio and TC are not superimposed.
• A signal is not output for double speed input.
cTIME CODE IN connector
Inputs a time code generated by an external device.
dTIME CODE OUT connector
When the time code generator is synchronized to the
external time code signals input via the TIME CODE IN
connector, this outputs the external time codes input via
the TIME CODE IN connector according to the ALT/[F3]
(TC OUT) button setting in the TC menu.
Outputs generated time code signals when the internal time
code generator is generating time codes.
AInput/output ports (see page 17)
BRemote input/output
section (see page 18)
CAnalog output/power supply
section (see page 19)
* At the time of shipment from the factory, no boards are
connected to ports A to C.
An output board is connected to port D.
Port A
Port B
Port C
Port D
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eDIGITAL AUDIO INPUT (AES/EBU) connector
Input the audio signals in AES/EBU format for channels 1
to 16.
HD/SD Output board (SRK-R202)
aSD/HD SDI OUT A/B connectors
Output two sets of SD SDI or HD SDI video/audio signals.
Only the A connector is enabled during SD SDI signal
output.
bSD/HD SDI MONITOR A/B/MULTI connectors
Output the output signals for MONITOR A/B connectors.
Superimpose and output time data signals when ALT/
[F10] (CHAR ON) in the TC menu is set to On.
Only the A connector is enabled during SD SDI signal
output.
The MULTI connector cannot be used if the board is not
connected to port D.
The signal selected by [F8] (MULTI MONITOR) > [F1]
(MODE) in the SETUP menu is output when the board is
connected to port D.
LCD menu
Content identical to the images displayed in the control
panel’s color display is output.
Quad menu
Each port monitor screen is reduced to 1/4 size and the
video signals for the four side-by-side screens are output.
The screens are arranged as follows: port A - top-left; port
B - top-right; port C - bottom-left; port D - bottom-right.
• The signal format is 4:2:2, 1920 × 1080 and either 59i,
50i, 24PsF, or 23.98PsF.
• Audio is not output.
cTIME CODE OUT connector
Outputs the playback time code.
dDIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (AES/EBU)
connector
Output the audio signals in AES/EBU format for channels
1 to 16.
BRemote input/output section
aREMOTE 1 to 4 (9-pin) connectors
To control the unit from an external device, connect it to
the external device with a remote control cable that has a
9-pin connector.
The Sony 9-pin VTR protocol, Sony 9-pin Disk protocol,
VDCP protocol and Odetics protocol are supported.
bVIDEO CONTROL connector
Currently cannot be used.
cREF. INPUT connectors and 75 Ωterminal switch
Input the reference video signal of the selected field
frequency. Input an HD tri-level SYNC signal or SD black
burst signal.
A loop-through connection is also possible. Set the 75 Ω
terminal switch to OFF if you are using a loop-through
connection, and set it to ON if you are not using a loop-
through connection.
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dGPIO (25-pin) connector
A parallel I/O connector.
See the Maintenance Manual and Interface Manual for
details.
eNETWORK 1/2 connectors
Accepts a network cable for monitoring the unit by SNMP,
configuring or checking the unit via HTTP, transferring
files via FTP, etc.
fMAINTENANCE connector
Used by the administrator. This is not for normal use.
gBlank panel for PCI Express board
(for product serial numbers 10001 to 11000 or
50001 to 51000)
Remove this when mounting a PCI Express board on this
unit to enable the use of 10Gbit Ethernet interface.
For details on mounting the PCI Express board, see the
Installation Manual.
• For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral
device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this
connector.
Follow the instructions for this port.
• When you connect the network cable of the unit to
peripheral device, use a shielded-type cable to prevent
malfunction due to radiation noise.
CAnalog output/power supply section
aAUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT connectors
Outputs the audio monitor signal of input/output ports
selected with the PORT SELECT button.
bMain power switch
Turns on/off the main power supply. When the main power
is turned on, the On/Standby indicator on the control panel
lights.
Normally, this switch should be left in the top (on) position
during operation, and standby status switching should be
performed using the On/Standby button on the control
panel.
When turning off the main power supply, always make
sure that the On/Standby indicator on the front panel is lit
red (standby state) before turning off the switch.
c-AC IN connector
Connect this connector to an AC outlet using the
recommended power cord.
dUGround terminal
If necessary, use this for grounding.
CAUTION
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Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
Display Screen
The color display of the unit is capable of displaying a
four-port display screen that shows all of the four ports and
a one-port display screen that shows only the selected port.
When the screen is four-port display, pressing the PORT
SELECT button of the selected port switches to one-port
display. When the screen is a one-port display, pressing the
PORT SELECT button of the selected port redisplays the
four-port display.
Main Screen
Four-port display
APort information display section (see page 21)
aMenu display section
BStatus bar
(see page 22)