Sony PWS-4500 User manual

MULTI PORT AV STORAGE UNIT
PWS-4500
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 5)

2Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Features............................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
Front Panel .......................................................................................5
Connector Panel ..............................................................................6
Chapter 3 Setup
Connecting External Devices .........................................................9
Using the unit as a recorder ................................................................... 9
Using the unit as a player .................................................................... 10
Displaying the Web Menu .............................................................11
Configuring the Network...............................................................11
Setting the System and Boards....................................................12
Maximum Recording Time of Memory.........................................13
Chapter 4 Web Menu
Title Bar............................................................................................... 14
Home Screen ....................................................................................... 14
Status Screen.................................................................................18
System Screen ...............................................................................19
Board tab ............................................................................................. 19
Setup tab .............................................................................................. 19
Monitor tab .......................................................................................... 21
Remote tab........................................................................................... 23
Network tab ......................................................................................... 25
Share Play tab ...................................................................................... 26
Bank tab............................................................................................... 27
Power tab............................................................................................. 28
Port Screen.....................................................................................29
For input ports ..................................................................................... 29
For output ports ................................................................................... 33

Table of Contents 3
File Screen ..................................................................................... 37
Storage Screen .............................................................................. 38
Info tab................................................................................................. 38
Setup tab .............................................................................................. 39
Loop tab ............................................................................................... 40
Appendix
SDI Connector Input/Output Specifications................................ 43
File Operations via FTP................................................................. 45
Directory structure ............................................................................... 45
Setting Up ............................................................................................ 45
Connecting via FTP ............................................................................. 45
Command list....................................................................................... 46
Usage Precautions ........................................................................ 49
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 49
Salvaging memory when recording ends abnormally ......................... 49
Error Messages .................................................................................... 50
Warning Messages............................................................................... 51
Displaying the error log ....................................................................... 54
Recording Format.......................................................................... 55
Specifications ................................................................................ 59

Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Overview
4Features
Overview
Features
The PWS-4500 is a multi-channel recorder that supports
4K to HD resolutions.
The unit features high-speed, high-capacity memory
storage and supports transfers over IP, giving it a high
degree of affinity in a network infrastructure.

Chapter
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
2
5
Front Panel
Names and Functions of
Parts
Front Panel
aOn/Standby button and indicator
Switches the unit on/off (standby state). Connecting the
power cord places the unit in standby state, and the
indicator turns on red. Pressing the On/Standby button
while in standby state turns on the unit and the indicator
turns on green. Pressing and holding the On/Standby
button for two seconds switches the unit to standby state,
and the indicator changes to red. To turn the unit on again
after switching from On state to standby state, when the
indicator is red, press and hold the On/Standby switch for
three seconds or longer. The indicator goes out when the
power cord is disconnected.
bSYSTEM indicator
Displays the status of the unit.
Green: Operating normally
Green (flashing once per second): Starting up
Orange (flashing once per second): Warning message
was issued.
Red (high-speed flashing four times per second):
Serious error has occurred.
Purple (flashing once per second): Network reset is in
progress.
cACCESS indicator
Displays the access status of storage.
Off: Not being accessed
Blue: Accessing
Blue (flashing): Formatting or deleting files
dNetwork reset switch
Resets the IP address and network settings to their default
values. Insert and hold the end of a paper clip or other thin
object into the hole to operate the internal switch and then
start the unit. The SYSTEM indicator will begin flashing
purple.
1On/Standby button and indicator
2SYSTEM indicator
3ACCESS indicator
4Network reset switch

6Connector Panel
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
Connector Panel
AInput/output ports
The unit is equipped with two ports (A, B) as standard, and
up to four ports are supported. Each port has the following
16 connectors. The ports can be configured as inputs or
outputs using the web menu.
The input/output signal on the SDI IN/OUT connectors
varies with the port setting (input or output) and the SDI
signal format. For details, see “SDI Connector Input/
Output Specifications” (page 43).
For input ports
aSDI IN/OUT 1 to 4 connectors
Inputs HD SDI signals (up to four cables).
bSDI IN/OUT 5 to 8 connectors
Outputs the same signals input as connectors SDI IN/OUT
1 to 4 for monitors (up to four cables).
cSDI IN/OUT 9 connector
Outputs an HD SDI signal with superimposed text
information and audio meter for a monitor. To
superimpose text information, set [Character On/Off] and
[Character & Audio Meter on SDI-9 Monitor] to “On” on
the [Port] screen of the web menu. The output signal
format can be set to Interlace, Progressive, or PsF in [Port
Configuration] on the [Port] screen of the web menu.
When the playback file format is 4K/QFHD, the output is
down-converted to HD.
Also, you can use this connector as an HD standard-speed
signal input connector during HD high frame rate
recording.
dSDI IN/OUT 10 connector
Outputs the same signal output as the SDI IN/OUT 9
connector. To superimpose text information, set
[Character On/Off] to “On” on the [Port] screen of the web
menu. When “HD Multi-Input” (dual-system input) is
configured in the port settings, the x-1 (main port) monitor
signal is output from the SDI IN/OUT 9 connector and the
x-2 (sub port) monitor signal is output from the SDI IN/
OUT 10 connector.
eTIME CODE IN connector
Inputs a time code generated by an external device.
AInput/output ports (see page 6)
BRemote input/output
section (see page 7)
CPower supply section
(see page 8)
Port A
Port B
Port C
Port D
PWSK-4504
(Option)
PWSK-4506F (Option)
Note
123456 789
10 IN OUT 1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8
HD SDI
MONITOR TIME CODE AUDIO (AES/EBU)
IN/OUT IN/OUT

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Connector Panel
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
fTIME CODE OUT connector
When the time code generator is synchronized to the
external time code signal input on the TIME CODE IN
connector, the external time code is output according to the
[TC OUT] setting on the [Port] screen of the web menu.
gAUDIO (AES/EBU) connector
Inputs the audio signals in AES/EBU format for channels
1 to 8.
For output ports
aSDI IN/OUT 1 to 4 connectors
Outputs HD SDI signals (up to four cables).
When [Output Port SDI-1,2,3,4] is set to [Off] on the
[Setup] tab of the [System] screen in the web menu, no
signal is output.
bSDI IN/OUT 5 to 8 connectors
Outputs the same signals as connectors SDI IN/OUT 1 to
4 (up to four cables).
cSDI IN/OUT 9 connector
dSDI IN/OUT 10 connector
Outputs an HD SDI signal with superimposed text
information and audio meter for a monitor. To
superimpose text information, set [Character On/Off] to
“On” on the [Port] screen of the web menu. You can also
choose not to output superimposed text information on the
SDI-9 connector by setting [Character & Audio Meter on
SDI-9 Monitor] to “Off” on the [Port] screen. The output
signal format can be set to Interlace, Progressive, or PsF in
[Port Configuration] on the [Port] screen of the web menu.
When the playback file format is 4K, the output is down-
converted to HD.
When “HD Multi-Output” (dual-system output) is selected
in the port settings, the x-1 (main port) monitor signal is
output from the SDI IN/OUT 9 connector and the x-2 (sub
port) monitor signal is output from the SDI IN/OUT 10
connector.
eTIME CODE IN connector
Not used.
fTIME CODE OUT connector
Outputs the playback time code.
gAUDIO (AES/EBU) connector
Outputs the audio signals in AES/EBU format for channels
1 to 8.
BRemote input/output section
aREMOTE 1/2 to 7/8 connectors
Connects to an external device used to control the unit.
Connect devices using a 9-pin remote control cable and a
dedicated RJ45 to D-Sub adaptor cable.
SONY VTR/Disk protocol, VDCP, and Odetics control
protocols are supported.
bSHARE PLAY 1 to 2 connectors
Connects to another PWS-4500 via a network switch to
share material between multiple PWS-4500 units.
cNMI MONITOR 1 to 2 connectors
Outputs four port A to D, HD monitor signals using a
network media interface.
dMONITOR 1 to 2 connectors
Port A to H signals output in multi-monitor HD SDI signal
format via SDI cable connection.
eREF. INPUT connector and 75 Ωtermination
switch
Inputs the reference video signal of the selected field
frequency. Input an HD tri-level SYNC signal or SD black
burst signal.
A bridge connection is also supported. Set the 75 Ω
termination switch to OFF if using a bridge connection, or
set it to ON if not using a bridge connection. Use a 5C-FB
cable for the connection.

8Connector Panel
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
fGPIO (25-pin) connector
Parallel I/O connector.
For details, refer to the Service Manual or Interface
Manual.
gNETWORK 1 to 2 connectors
Connects to a network cable for monitoring the unit by
SNMP, configuring or checking the unit via HTTP,
transferring files via FTP, etc.
• For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral
device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this
port.
Follow the instructions for this port.
• When connecting a network cable, use a shielded-type
cable to prevent malfunction due to radiation noise.
hMAINTENANCE connector
For use by service personnel. Not used for normal
operation.
iNETWORK 3 connector
The unit is equipped with a 10G Ethernet interface board.
Install an SFP+ module and connect to this port using a
network cable.
CPower supply section
aOption slot
Use as one of the following connectors by installing an
option board.
• NMI LAN connector (when PWSK-4506F is installed)
Transfers audio/video stream over an NMI.
• 6G/12G-SDI connector (when PWSK-4508 is installed)
Transfers audio/video stream over 6G-SDI or 12G-SDI.
bAC power supply unit
Connects to an AC power outlet using the power cord.
The unit can be equipped with two power supply units to
provide power supply redundancy. When used in systems
where reliability is required, a second power supply unit
allows the unit to continue operation if one of the supplies
fails.
cUGround terminal
Connect to ground as required.
Notes

Chapter
Chapter 3 Setup
3
9
Connecting External Devices
Setup
Connecting External
Devices
This section describes how to connect the unit to external
devices to record or play back data. This section describes
the configuration with ports A and C used for inputs and
ports B and D used for outputs.
Using the unit as a recorder
The following shows an example of connecting a 4K
digital player or other devices to the input ports and using
the unit as a recorder.
Using a common time code
On this unit, a common time code can be used for multiple
input ports.
To use a common time code, set the master time code in
Master TC (page 20) on the Setup tab of the web menu,
then set “Master TC” in TCG Source (page 30) for each
input port on the Port screen.
4K digital player
Video monitor
Remote controller

10 Connecting External Devices
Chapter 3 Setup
Using the unit as a player
The following shows an example of connecting a 4K
digital recorder or other devices to the output ports and
using the unit as a player.
4K digital recorder
Video monitor
Remote controller

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Displaying the Web Menu / Configuring the Network
Chapter 3 Setup
Displaying the Web Menu
You set up and control the unit by connecting to a
computer via the network and displaying the web menu in
a web browser on the computer.
Validated operating environments
Web browser:
• Windows: Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11, Google
Chrome 67, Firefox 60, Opera 53
• Mac: Safari 6
Display: Screen width of 1024 pixels or greater
Connect a computer that satisfies the above requirements
to NETWORK connector 1 or 2 on the rear panel of the
unit. Enter “http://(device_IP_address)/” in the address bar
of a web browser on the computer to display the web
menu. When prompted to provide a user name, enter
“usr1” and click the [Log on] button. The following IP
addresses are configured at the factory for the NETWORK
connectors of the unit.
• NETWORK 1 connector: 192.168.0.1
• NETWORK 2 connector: 192.168.0.2
If the IP addresses are changed, specify the new addresses.
The IP address to connect to can be specified on the
[System] screen > [Network] tab of the web menu.
• For details about network settings, contact your network
administrator.
• You may be unable to connect to the network, depending
on your proxy server settings.
• It may not be possible to set the appropriate setting due
to conflicts if the computer is using a multi-session
connection. If this occurs, reconfigure the settings.
• The web menu cannot be displayed on a computer
connected to the NETWORK 3 connector. To display
the web menu, always connect the computer to
NETWORK connector 1 or 2.
Do not browse any other website in the Web browser while
making settings or after making settings. Since the login
status remains in the Web browser, close the Web browser
when you complete the settings to prevent unauthorized
third parties from using the unit or harmful programs from
running.
Configuring the Network
Access the [System] screen > [Network] tab of the web
menu to configure settings related to the IP address and
network. For details about settings, see “Network tab”
(page 25).
Configure each setting on the [Network] tab, and then click
the [Submit] button. A confirmation message appears.
Click [OK] to restart the unit. The settings are enabled
after the unit restarts.
To display the web menu subsequently, enter the IP
address you specified.
Accessing over a network
When accessing files using a network cable, you can also
transfer files while recording or playback is in progress.
However, since SDI input/output has priority, the transfer
rate over the network may decrease depending on input/
output port usage.
Notes

12 Setting the System and Boards
Chapter 3 Setup
Setting the System and
Boards
You set the system frequency and board settings for the
unit using the web menu. The settings are specified using
a setup wizard.
1 Display the [System] screen of the web menu, and
click the [Board] tab.
2 Click the [Setting] button.
The [Step 1] screen appears.
3 Select the system frequency, input/output mode, and
the number of input/output boards installed, then click
the [Next] button.
System frequency
• 23.98 Hz
•24Hz
•25Hz
• 29.97 Hz
Input/output mode
• SDI Mode
• NMI Mode
Number of input/output boards
•2Boards
•4Boards
• The input/output mode sets whether the NMI or SDI
signal input/output is used as a reference for the
whole unit. The input/output mode cannot be set
independently for each port.
• When the input/output mode is set to “SDI,” signals
output from NMI lag by one frame. When the input/
output mode is set to “NMI,” signals output from
SDI lead by one frame. In either case, the phase of
the audio signal and TC signal are offset.
• Input signals can use either SDI or NMI only.
• When the input/output mode is set to “NMI” and the
video signal format is QFHD (3840:2160), 1× or 2×
speed recording can be selected. When the video
signal format is HD (1920:1080), only 1× speed
recording can be selected. HD (1280:720) video
signal format cannot be selected.
Click the [Next] button to display the [Step 2] screen.
4 Select the input/output type of each port, and click the
[Next] button.
• Input (single-system input)
• HD Multi-Input (dual-system input)
• Input with 2 Boards (using two boards)
• Output (single-system output)
• HD Multi-Output (dual-system output)
• HD Cut Out (for 4K/QFHD video HD cutout)
For high frame rate recording (HD 300i/359i/400i/
479i/300p/359p/400p/479p, 4K 100p/119p), two
boards are used.
No audio signal is recorded if high frame rate
recording is selected.
Click the [Next] button to display the [Step 3] screen.
5 Select the video codec of each port, and click the
[Next] button.
The [Step 4] screen appears.
6 Select the video signal format of each port, and click
the [Next] button.
For each port, select the video signal format group
from the matrix.
The [Step 5] screen appears.
7 Select the port grouping to operate in sync, and click
the [Next] button.
The [Step 6] screen appears, displaying the selections
made on the [Step 1] to [Step 5] screens.
8 Check the selected items, and click the [Submit]
button. A confirmation message appears. Click [OK].
The unit restarts automatically and the settings are
enabled.
To set each port individually, see “Port Screen” (page 29)
of the web menu.
Changing the system frequency or other board settings will
disable the loop recording area settings. Reconfigure the
settings on the [Loop] tab on the [Storage] screen of the
web menu, as required.
Notes
Note

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Maximum Recording Time of Memory
Chapter 3 Setup
Maximum Recording
Time of Memory
The following is a guide to the maximum recording time
when recording to internal memory.
Unit: Hours (approx.)
The maximum recording time varies depending on the
recording format.
Format 2 TB 4 TB 6 TB 8 TB
XAVC
Class480
4K 23.98p 9.7 19.5 29.3 39
4K 29.97p 7.8 15.6 23.4 31.2
4K 50p 4.8 9.6 14.4 19.2
4K 59.94p 4 8 12 16
XAVC
Class300
4K 23.98p 14.8 29.7 44.6 59.4
4K 29.97p 11.8 23.7 35.6 47.5
4K 50p 7.3 14.7 22.1 29.5
4K 59.94p 6.1 12.3 18.4 24.6
XAVC
Class100
HD 50i 27.5 55.1 82.7 110.3
HD 59.94i 27.6 55.2 82.9 110.5
HD 50p 14.9 29.9 44.9 59.9
HD 59.94p 15.2 30.5 45.8 61.1
Avid DNxHD
45
HD 25p 55.6 111.3 166.9 222.5
HD 29.97p 46.3 92.7 139.1 185.5
Avid DNxHD
145
HD 50i 27.5 55.1 82.7 110.3
HD 59.94i 22.9 45.9 68.9 91.9
HD 50p 14.9 29.9 44.9 59.9
HD 59.94p 12.4 24.9 37.4 49.9
Avid DNxHD
220x
HD 50i 19.4 38.8 58.2 77.7
HD 59.94i 16.1 32.3 48.5 64.7
HD 50p 10.2 20.5 30.8 41.1
HD 59.94p 8.5 17.1 25.7 34.3
Apple
ProRes 422
LT
HD 50i 33.1 66.3 99.5 132.6
HD 59i 27.6 55.2 82.9 110.5
HD 50p 18.3 36.6 55.0 73.3
HD 59p 15.2 30.5 45.8 61.1
Apple
ProRes 422
HD 50i 23.6 47.2 70.8 94.5
HD 59.94i 19.6 39.3 59 78.7
HD 50p 12.6 25.3 38 50.7
HD 59.94p 10.5 21.1 31.6 42.2
Apple
ProRes 422
HQ
HD 50i 17.3 34.7 52.1 69.5
HD 59.94i 14.4 28.9 43.4 57.9
HD 50p 9.1 18.2 27.4 36.5
HD 59.94p 7.6 15.2 22.8 30.4

Chapter 4
Chapter 4 Web Menu
14
Web Menu
The web menu comprises the following screens.
Home screen: Displays the operating status of unit’s
boards and the network.
Status screen: Displays a list of errors and warnings that
have occurred on the unit.
System screen: Makes basic settings for the unit.
Port screen: Makes settings for each port of the unit.
File screen: Displays a file list.
Storage screen: Displays information about memory and
configures the memory of the unit.
Maintenance screen: Used for maintenance of the unit.
For details about this screen, refer to the Service
Manual.
SNMP screen: Makes SNMP settings. For details about
this screen, refer to the Service Manual.
In the descriptions of each screen, the underlined option is
the default value for each item.
Title Bar
The title bar is common to each screen of the web menu.
aSerial number
Displays the serial number of the unit.
bNumber of open ports
cStorage capacity
dError/warning indicators
Displays the number of errors and warnings that have
occurred.
Clicking the indicator displays detailed information about
the error/warning.
eREC INHI indicator
Indicates when recording is inhibited (red).
The indicator is white when recording is supported.
Home Screen
Displays the operating status of units boards and the
network.
The Home screen supports simple display mode and detail
display mode. You can switch mode using the [Simple]/
[Detail] buttons.
Clicking the button, turning it on, updates the
screen display automatically.
The [Control] button function is provided for service
administrators. A password is required to use it.

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Chapter 4 Web Menu
HD-SDI Port
Displays the status of each port.
The port settings vary depending on whether the port is
used for input or for output.
For inputs
The following information is displayed.
Simple display
Detailed display

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Chapter 4 Web Menu
aInput/recording format
[IN] displays the video format (HD/QFHD/4K) of the input
signal, and [FILE] displays the video format of the recording.
bFile name
Displays the name of the file being recorded. “File:
NEXT” is displayed before recording.
cTime code display
Displays time code data (TCG).
In detail display mode, UBG, TM1, and TM2 are also
displayed simultaneously.
d[Setting] button
Displays the [Port] screen (page 29) for the corresponding
port to configure port settings.
eRecording indicator
Displays zmark when recording.
Displays icon when a loop recording area is specified.
fRemaining capacity
Displays the remaining memory capacity.
When a loop recording area is specified, this displays the
capacity of the writable area of the capacity assigned to the
loop recording area. In loop recording, the recording loops
back to the start of the loop recording area when it reaches
the end of the area, overwriting the previous recording.
However, if a subclip is created in a loop recording area
file, the subclip area cannot be overwritten. Accordingly,
the capacity of the loop recording area decreases by the
size of the subclip.
If the remaining capacity that can be used for loop
recording is reduced to less than five minutes after creating
a subclip in the loop recording area, further subclips cannot
be created.
g[IN]
Displays the video format of the input signal.
hAudio track (detail display mode only)
Displays the signal (SDI, NMI, or AES/EBU) used for
each audio track.
For outputs
The following information is displayed.
aFile/output format
[FILE] displays the video format (HD/QFHD/4K) of the
file, and [OUT] displays the video format of the output
signal.
bFile name
Displays the name of the file being played back. “Sub” is
displayed beside the file name when playing back a
subclip.
cTime code display
Displays time code data (TCR).
In detail display mode, UBR, TM1, and TM2 are also
displayed simultaneously.
d[Setting] button
Displays the [Port] screen (page 29) for the corresponding
port to configure port settings.
Simple display
Detailed display

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ePlayback indicator
Displays “B” during playback. The following are
displayed as the playback mode.
• No indication: Normal file playback
• (File Repeat): File repeat playback
• (List): Normal playlist playback
• (List Repeat): Playlist repeat playback
fPlayback status indicator
The following are displayed as the playback status.
•CLOSE
•STOP
• PLAY (playback speed)
• SHUTTLE (playback speed)
• JOG (FWD/REV)
• VAR (playback speed)
•STILL
g[FILE]
Displays the video format of the file being played back.
h[OUT]
Displays the video format of the video signal being output.
iAudio track (detail display mode only)
Displays which external channel is used for each audio
track, and the signal (SDI, NMI, or AES/EBU) used.
Network Session
Displays the operating status of the network connection.
The following information is displayed.
Session
Displays the session name (N1 to N8).
File Name
Displays the name of the file being transferred.
Direction
Displays the transfer direction as an icon (unit t computer,
unit T computer).
Port
Displays the transfer speed (1G/10G) of the network.
Progress
Displays the transfer progress.
Abort
Clicking the button displayed for each session forcibly
terminates network transfer.

18 Status Screen
Chapter 4 Web Menu
Status Screen
Displays a list of errors and warnings that have occurred on
the unit, and the power supply status. Click the
button, turning it on, to update the display automatically.
Error/Warning Status
Displays a list of errors and warnings.
Power Supply Status
Displays the status of the AC power supply unit(s).
Existence
Indicates whether the AC power supply unit(s) have been
recognized.
AC In Status
Indicates the presence or otherwise of AC input.
Ambient Temperature
Displays the ambient temperature of the unit.
Hotspot Temperature
Displays the hotspot temperature.
Fan Speed
Displays the speed of the fan.
Power Out
Displays the output power.
Power In
Displays the input power.

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System Screen
Chapter 4 Web Menu
System Screen
Makes basic settings for the unit.
Board tab
Makes input/output board settings using a setup wizard.
Click the [Setting] button at the bottom of the screen to
start configuration.
For details about settings, see “Setting the System and
Boards” (page 12).
Step 1
Sets the system frequency, input/output mode, and the
number of input/output boards for the unit.
Step 2
Sets the input/output type of ports A to D.
Step 3
Sets the video codec of each port.
Select the codec using the radio buttons.
Step 4
Sets the video signal format of each port.
Select the format to use from the matrix.
Step 5
Select the port grouping to operate in sync.
You can set up multiple combinations of input ports or
output ports.
Step 6
Check the settings made in steps 1 to 5, and submit the
settings.
Setup tab
Makes basic operating mode settings of the unit.
System Parameters
Reference Source
Selects the reference signal for operation of the unit. In
NMI mode, only “External HD” and “External SD” can be
selected.
• External HD: Tri-level SYNC signal input on the REF.
INPUT connector
• External SD: SD signal input on the REF. INPUT
connector
• Input Board A-1, Input Board A-2 to Input Board D-1,
Input Board D-2: Signal input to the HD SDI INPUT
signal on the corresponding board
Preroll Time
Sets the preroll time in units of seconds.
•0to5
to 30 seconds

20 System Screen
Chapter 4 Web Menu
Rec Inhibit
Sets record inhibit mode.
•Off
: Enables recording
• On: Disables recording
Frame PB Mode
Selects the playback mode during variable speed playback.
•Field
: Field playback
• Frame: Frame playback
Freeze PB Mode
Specifies the freeze mode and freeze timing for manual
freeze (freeze control using the front panel, REMOTE 1 to
8 connectors, and GPIO (25-pin) connector) and auto
freeze.
•Field1
: Freezes the 1st (odd) field.
• Field 2: Freezes the 2nd (even) field.
• Frame: Freezes in frame mode.
Record File Naming
Selects the file naming convention for automatically
generated files.
• FILE + Sequential: Assigns a sequential number.
• Serial + Time: Uses the recorded time as the file name.
• User Specified Name: Allows the user to specify a 4-
character prefix for the file name.
File Delete Mode
Selects whether to delete a file if the Delete command is
received for a file for which playback or file transfer
(export) is in progress.
• Inhibit: Prevents deletion of files during playback or file
transfer.
• Permit: For a file during playback, it deletes the file
when the port closes. For a file during file transfer, it
stops the transfer and then deletes the file.
Front LED Mode
Selects whether the front panel indicators are enabled/
disabled.
• Off: Indicators are always off.
•On
: Indicators are enabled to indicate the status of the
unit.
QFHD/4K SDI with TC
Selects whether to superimpose the time code on the
output from the SDI 1 connector only or on all SDI signals,
if QFHD or 4K is specified as the video format.
• SDI-1 Only
•AllSDI
Time Shifted Play
Selects, when using chasing playback, whether to play
back video stored in a buffer for playback with the shortest
delay, or to play back video that is recorded in storage.
• Shortest Delay
• From Storage Only
Output Port SDI-1, 2, 3, 4
When using each port as an output port, this selects
whether to output the signal from the SDI 1 to 4
connectors. When set to Off, signals are output from the
SDI 5 to 8 connectors only.
•Off
•On
No Video Output Signal
Selects the display color or the main output and monitor
output if there is no input signal on the input port or
nothing is playing on the output port.
•Gray
• Dark Gray
•White
• Black
Control Inhibit
When enabled, this prevents all changes to the
configuration using the web menu.
Automatic Start
When enabled, the unit turns on automatically when power
is connected using the power cord.
Master Audio
When the input port of a master audio signal is specified,
the audio signal input on that port can be recorded on all
input ports.
Set whether to record the master audio or the audio signal
that is input on each port for each port using [Audio
Source] on the Port screen.
Master TC
Makes master time code settings.
The master time code can be used as common time code
generator for each input port.
TCG Source
Selects the source signal for synchronizing the internal
time code generator. You can select a signal input on ports
A to D.
• Internal-Preset
• External-LTC: A
• External-LTC: B
• External-LTC: C
• External-LTC: D
REGENE Source
Selects the signal to regenerate when the time code
generator is in regenerate mode or in automatic editing
mode.
•TC&UB
: Regenerates both the time code signal and user
bit signal.
• TC Only: Regenerates the time code signal only.
• UB Only: Regenerates the user bit signal only.