Sound Devices PIX 220i Manual

PIX 220i, 240i, 220, & 240
User Guide and Technical Information
Firmware rev. 3.01 (Aurora)
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Introduction ..................................ii
Manual Conventions ................................iii
Front Panel Descriptions .......................1
Top and Bottom Panel Descriptions ..............2
Right Panel Descriptions .......................3
Left Panel Descriptions.........................4
Rear Panel Descriptions ........................5
PIX-CADDY II (Optional) ........................6
Powering.....................................7
Removable Li-Ion Batteries ...........................7
Li-Ion Battery Charging ..............................7
Menu and Navigation ..........................8
Main View.........................................8
Menu ............................................9
Audio ............................................9
Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
LCD ............................................11
Video Inputs ................................11
HDMI ...........................................11
SDI ............................................12
Video Outputs ...............................12
Timecode Overlay .................................12
Audio Inputs ................................12
Analog Audio Inputs ................................13
Digital Audio Inputs ................................13
Input Linking......................................13
Choosing Audio Sources ............................14
Input Level Control ................................15
Input Delay .......................................16
Audio Outputs ...............................16
Analog 5-Pin XLR Output............................16
Embedded Audio on HDMI and SDI ...................16
Headphone Output.................................16
Video Monitoring Features .....................17
Exposure Assist ...................................17
Focus Assist......................................19
Zoom ...........................................21
Flip .............................................21
Recording ..................................21
Selecting File Resolution and Frame Rate...............22
Selecting a Video Codec ............................22
Interruption of Signal During Recording.................23
Alignment of Audio and Video ........................23
Video Scaling and Frame Rate Conversion .......23
3:2 Pulldown Removal ..............................24
Up and Down Conversion ...........................25
Playback ....................................27
Shuttle Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cue Points .......................................28
Looping .........................................28
Play List .........................................28
Playback Modes...................................29
Playing Back Files on a Computer ....................30
Synchronization and Timecode .................30
Timecode Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Internal Ambient® Lockit: Timecode Generator with Sync Out31
PIX 220i Timecode Features .........................32
Timecode Modes .............................32
Freerun Timceode Mode ............................32
Record Run Timecode Mode .........................32
External Timecode Mode (PIX 240i) ...................32
External - HDMI Timecode Mode (PIX 220i) .............33
Timecode Input Sources.......................33
LEMO 5-pin ......................................33
Timecode BNC....................................33
SDI Input Embedded Timecode .......................33
HDMI Input Embedded Timecode .....................33
Synchronization/Timecode Examples ............33
Single Video Camera, no Genlock ....................34
Single Camera with Genlock Input, Genlocked from PIX ...34
Multiple Cameras with Genlock Input,
all Genlocked from a Single PIX ......................34
Camera #1 to PIX #1, Camera #2 to PIX #2, No Genlock ..35
Camera to PIX with Word Clock Connection to Audio Recorder35
External Control .............................35
Triggering Recording from External Timecode............35
Triggering Recording from SDI Flag Bits ................36
LANC ...........................................36
Switch Contact Closure .............................36
USB Keyboard ....................................37
Storage Devices..............................37
Supported Storage Devices ..........................37
PIX-CADDY ......................................37
e S ATA ...........................................37
File Storage .................................37
Formatting .......................................38
Target Storage Device for Recording ...................38
File Management and Metadata .................38
File View.........................................38
File Size Limit.....................................40
File Naming ......................................40
Metadata ........................................41
Transfering Files to a Computer .......................41
Firmware Upgrades ..........................42
Setup Management ...........................42
Saving and Loading Setup Files ......................42
Custom Default Settings and Setup Menu Option Visibility ..42
Setup Menu Options ..........................45
File Storage ......................................45
Video ...........................................46
Audio ...........................................47
Timecode/Sync ...................................48
LCD Monitor......................................49
On-Screen Display .................................50
System ..........................................51
Quick Setup ......................................52
Shortcuts ...................................52
Button Shortcuts ..................................52
Keyboard Shortcuts ................................52
Connector Pin Assignments ...................54
Specifications - PIX Recorders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Video ...........................................55
Analog Audio .....................................55
Table of Contents

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Introduction
The PIX 220i and PIX 240i are highly advanced video recorders which can record digital video sig-
nals from SDI or HDMI sources to an internal 2.5” drive or CompactFlash (CF) card. These recorders
can also record very high quality audio simultaneously with the video to industry-standard Quick-
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The PIX recorders compress the incoming video signals using the popular Apple ProRes or Avid
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The PIX 240i features both SDI and HDMI inputs and outputs. The PIX 220i has HDMI input and
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Digital Audio ......................................55
Storage..........................................56
Timecode and Sync ................................56
Power ...........................................56
Physical .........................................56
Environmental ....................................56
Declaration of Conformity......................57
Software License ............................58
Warranty and Technical Support ................59
Warranty & Service ................................59
Technical Support / Bug Reports .....................59

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Manual Conventions
This documentation addresses the PIX 220i, PIX 240i, PIX 220, and PIX 240 video recorders. Several
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• Setup Menu items are indicated with this text: Menu Category Parameter, where the menu
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parameter is an item in the list displayed when that category is selected (by pushing in on the
Control Knob).
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Menu, etc) are capitalized. These terms are described elsewhere in this user guide (see the Panel
Descriptions section).
• Blue italicized text references sections of the user guide containing contextually relevant
information.
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Front Panel Descriptions
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1) LCD Display
Displays operating information when the
On-Screen Display (OSD) is active (see
), user interface, source
video, and playback video. 5-inch dis-
play; 800x480 resolution.
2) Audio Button
Displays the Audio View. From the Audio
View, all audio inputs levels can be moni-
tored and input levels can be controlled.
3) LCD Button
Toggles the On Screen Display.
4) Menu Button
Displays the Setup Menu.
5) Files Button
Displays the File Browser Screen.
6) Stop Button
Stops an active recording. Also stops
video playback.
7) Rewind Button
Pressing once during playback reverses
playback at 2x realtime speed. Subse-
quent presses switch to 4x and 8x realtime
speed. When playback is paused each
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one frame.
8) Play Button
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Pauses video during playback.
9) Fast-Forward Button
Pressing once during playback increases
playback speed to 2x realtime speed.
Subsequent presses switch to 4x and 8x
realtime speed. When playback is paused
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steps forward one frame.
10) Record Button
Begins recording. : Splits the
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when pressed while recording. (System
Rec Button File Split)

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11) Power LED
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the Control Knob to power on the unit.
12) Time Code / Charge LED
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code display has precedence)
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code has been reset back to zero and
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Top and Bottom Panel Descriptions
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1) CompactFlash Slot
Insert CompactFlash media with the
label-side up. Visit 
 for an up-to-date list of tested
and approved cards.
2) External DC Input (Hirose 4-pin)
Accepts 10–18 volts DC. Hirose 4-pin con-
nector is wired pin-1 negative (-), pin-4
positive (+).Pin-2 (-) and pin-3 (+) must
be connected in parallel to pins 1 and 4
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supply provides positive DC on pins 3
and 4 and negative DC on pins 1 and 2.
3) Audio Output - 5-pin XLR
Two channels of active, balanced, line-
level output. Source selected in the Audio
Menu.
4) Audio Inputs - 3-pin XLR
Active, balanced, analog microphone
or line level inputs. PIX 240i only: can

channels.
5) Timecode BNC
Selectable timecode input or output. Con-
Video Timecode/Sync 
Timecode BNC menu item.

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6) Sync Output BNC
Selectable genlock or wordclock output.

Timecode/Sync Sync Out.
7) SDI Input BNC

HD-SDI, or SD-SDI signal with up to 8
channels of embedded audio.
8) SDI Output BNC

HD-SDI, or SD-SDI signal with up to 8
channels of embedded audio.
Right Panel Descriptions
3 4 5 7
621
1) Time Code I/O LEMO-5
Time code input and output on 5-pin

2) LANC - 2.5 mm
2.5 mm female connector for a standard

-


3) HDMI Output
Outputs HDMI video with up to 8 chan-
nels of embedded audio.
4) HDMI Input
Accepts HDMI (1.4a) signal with two
channels of embedded audio. The PIX
does not record or display content en-
coded with HDCP copy protection.
5) Keyboard - USB A

keyboard. Keyboards with integrated

6) Control Knob
The Control Knob can be both turned and
-

menu items. Pressing during playback

playback is paused will step forward or
backward by single frames.
7) Factory Programming Port
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Left Panel Descriptions
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1) eSATAp External Drive Connector
Connection for portable, bus-powered
drives. Also compatible with (non-pow-
ered) eSATA to connect to large capacity
drives. Visit 
 for an up-to-date list of tested and
approved storage devices.
2) Drive Bay
Insert an approved 2.5-in drive mounted
to a PIX-CADDY into the Drive Bay.
When not in use, keep covered with the
supplied rubber grommet. Drives can be
hot-swapped if the drive is not being ac-
cessed for recording or playback.
3) SATA PIX-CADDY Connector
High-reliability eSATAp connection de-
signed to mate with the PIX-CADDY.
4) Headphone Output - 3.5 mm
TRS stereo headphone connector. Can
drive headphones from 8 to 100 ohms
to very high headphone levels. Head-
phone volume is controlled by holding

Control Knob. Headphone source signal



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Rear Panel Descriptions
3 2
1
1) Battery Mounts
-

compatible with the Sony mount.
2) Fan
Whisper-quiet, low-speed, single, large
diameter fan. Runs continuously.
3) Mounting Point - ¼ - 20


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PIX-CADDY II (Optional)

removed from a PIX 220i or PIX 240i, PIX-CADDY II operates as a high-speed drive interface to Mac
OS and Windows computers.
3
2
1
5
6
4
1) FireWire 800
FireWire 800 or 400 (backward compat-
ible). Requires a powered FireWire 800 or
400 port.
2) eSATAp
High-speed data transfer over 5V
eSATAp. Requires a 5V powered eSATAp
port.
3) USB 3.0


4) 2.5” Drive Slot
Connector for approved 2.5-inch SATA
-
tains a list of tested and approved SSD
drives for use with PIX video recorders.
Visit  for
an up-to-date list of tested and approved
drives.
5) Activity LED
Illuminates when recording, playing,

drive. Do not remove the caddy while the



6) Release Latches
Secures the PIX-CADDY II to the record-
er. Press both latches to remove the caddy
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Powering


as either primary or backup power. The PIX automatically chooses the power source based on the



Removable Li-Ion Batteries
-
-
ies provide more run-time.


can be hot-swapped for continuous recording.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Properly recycle
batteries. Do not crush, disassemble, incinerate, dispose in a fire or expose to high temperatures.



-
age reaches 6.8 volts the recorder powers down—any recording in-process will automatically close
(stop).
CAUTION
The XL-WPH3 power supply must be connected to a protective earthing connection in order to ensure safety. The power
supply’s cord acts as the disconnect device. The cord must be readily accessible and remain readily operable.
Li-Ion Battery Charging







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Menu and Navigation
Main View
The Main View displays the live or playback video and the On-screen Display. the Main View is the
default view which appears when no other views or menus are selected.
On-screen Display
The On-screen Display (OSD) provides information superimposed over the Main View. From the
-
ured with the Setup Menu option DisplayQuick Setup
menu item, all OSD items are shown.
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On-screen Display Menu
Item Description
1. ABS Time Absolute Time: Total time of an active video recording.
2. File Codec The presently selected video codec.
3. File Name Name of the current file. Pressing STOP shows the next file name.
4. File Resolution/Rate Resolution and frame rate of the file being recorded or played.
5. Audio Input Currently selected source and channel count of audio input.
6. Video Input Currently selected resolution and frame rate of the video input as well as bit depth.
7. Headphone Source Current headphone routing.
8. Metering Levels of audio inputs 1 and 2.
9. Ext. DC Status Voltage level of external DC power.
10. Battery Status Voltage level of attached L-Series batteries.
11. Time/Date The current time and date.
12. Timecode Current timecode value and frame rate of the recorder or playing video file.

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Item Description
13. SSD/CF Status Remaining record time of each media (when video input is present) or remaining space in GB
(when no video input is present), “Offline” (when no media is present), “Mounting” (when media is
becoming ready), or “No Fmt” (when media is not formatted). Asterisk indicates target recording
media.
14. Loop / Cue Cue point and looping information is displayed here during playback.
Menu



back to the previous screen.  for a complete list of all available options.
Audio

-



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

for the headphones. 
Files

on the selected storage media. Turn the Control Knob to highlight an item. Press Play to start play
back of the highlighted clip.
Reel group
Number of clips in the reel
indicated in brackets. Press
Control Knob to expand or
collapse.
Clip
Multi-file clip. Number of
files in the clip indicated in
brackets. Press Control Knob
to expand or collapse. Press
Play to play first clip.
File
File of a multi-file clip. Only
shown when clip is expanded.
Press Control Knob to view
details. Press Play to play.
Clip
Single file clip. Press Control
Knob to view details. Press
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Push the Control Knob to perform functions based on which item is highlighted:
Highlighted Item Result of Pressing Control Knob
Reel group. Indicated by a grey background (when
not highlighted) and a number in brackets that indi-
cates the amount of clips in the reel.
Expands a list of clips that are within the Reel.
A Clip that consists of multiple files. Indicated by
the filename with a .mov extension and number in
brackets that indicates the amount of files that the
clip consists of.
Expands a sub-list of the files that are within the clip.
A Clip that consists of one file or a File within a sub-
list of a multi-file clip. Indicated by the filename with
.mov extension
Opens the File Details view where various details of the file can be
viewed and the file can be deleted. 



see File

LCD


return to the Main View.


-

(yellow) parameter and push the Control Knob to select between the
parameters.
Video Inputs
The PIX 240i accepts SDI or HDMI video; the PIX 220i only accepts HDMI video. Both recorders will



HDMI
The PIX 220i and PIX 240i accept HDMI version 1.4a video and audio. Supported video resolutions

HDMI. Two-channel digital audio embedded in the HDMI stream (32 kHz – 192 kHz) is always re-
sampled to 48 kHz when connected to a PIX recorder.


PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information
v. 3.01 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.
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


SDI
The SDI input on the PIX 240i accepts video with embedded audio (up to eight channels) and em-


of a camera’s SDI output is received by the PIX recorder with no auto-negotiation or sample rate
conversion. The PIX 240i supports 3G-SDI single link, but not dual-link HD-SDI.

Video Outputs
The video outputs on the PIX recorders contain incoming video when idle and while recording;
during playback they contain the playback video. Both HDMI and SDI outputs are active simultane-
ously on the PIX 240i. This allows for conversion from SDI-to-HDMI and HDMI-to-SDI. The video
Audio 
Audio Input. Both the SDI and HDMI outputs contain the same embedded audio.

Setup Menu option Video File Resolution/Rate. During playback, the resolution and frame rate

The HDMI outputs of the PIX recorder use the HDMI 1.3a protocol. HDMI output signal is always
10-bit, 4:2:2.


Setup Menu option Video SDI Output Type.
Timecode Overlay
For monitoring purposes, the timecode value and transport status of the PIX 240i can be visually

of the video signal whenever video output is active. The color of the Timecode Overlay text will

Access Setup Menu option Video Video Out TC Overlay to enable Timecode Overlay on SDI,
HDMI, or both video outputs.
Audio Inputs

embedded audio on the HDMI input. The PIX 240i also accepts up to 8 channels of embedded audio



PIX 220i, 240i, 220, 240 User Guide and Technical Information
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Analog Audio Inputs
PIX recorders have two high-performance analog audio inputs. These balanced inputs accept either


Input Low-cut Filters
Setup Menu options: Audio Analog 1 Low cut and Audio Analog 2 Low cut.



Audio Low cut Slope
Input Limiters
Setup Menu option: Audio Input Limiter (1,2).
-

activated, limiters prevent unusually high input signal levels from overloading the analog input
stage of the preamp.

Audio View and the Main View). When the yellow segment is visible, limiting is occurring. The

linked.
Input Polarity
Setup Menu options: Audio Analog 1 Polarity and Audio Analog 2 Polarity.
Input Polarity inversion (sometimes referred as phase reverse) can be applied to either analog
input. This can be used to rectify incorrectly wired balanced cables, to prevent signal cancellation


Digital Audio Inputs
The PIX 220i and PIX 240i accept digital audio from HDMI. Additionally, the PIX 240i accepts digital

HDMI / SDI Embedded Audio
The PIX 220i and PIX 240i accept two channels of embedded digital audio on the HDMI Video Input.
The PIX 240i accepts up to 8 channels of digital audio on its SDI input.
AES3

and bit depths up to 24-bits. Files recorded by the PIX 240i are uncompressed 24 bit, with sampling
rates of 48 kHz. All digital signals connected to PIX are sampling rate converted to 48 kHz, including
signals sent at 48 kHz.
Input Linking
Setup Menu option: Audio Input Linking

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
(). When inputs 1-2 are linked, the limiters are also linked. 48V phantom power,

inputs are linked.
-
amples include stereo program from an external mixer, stereo program from a camera, and micro-

M/S Matrixing
Mid-side (MS) matrixing is a method for processing audio signal from a cardioid microphone and a
-

cardioid microphone is pointed at the sound source, and the bidirectional microphone is oriented
sideways (positioned with its capsule as near as possible to the cardioid microphone’s capsule). the

Mid Signal
Side Signal

processed. The PIX recorder can perform this processing on inputs 1 and 2 when Setup Menu option
Audio Input Linking is set to 1-2MS.
Choosing Audio Sources
The PIX recorders are capable of recording audio from the two analog audio inputs or digital sources
Audio Audio Input provides the following options
for audio sources:
Audio Source Tracks on Recorded Files and Video Outputs
Analog XLR 1: Analog Input XLR 1
2: Analog Input XLR 2
AES (Digital) XLR 1-2ch 1: Channel 1, AES XLR A
2: Channel 2, AES XLR A
AES (Digital) XLR 1-4ch 1: Channel 1, AES XLR A
2: Channel 2, AES XLR A
3: Channel 1, AES XLR B
4: Channel 2, AES XLR B
SDI/HDMI 2ch 1: Channel 1, HDMI/SDI video input
2: Channel 2, HDMI/SDI video input
SDI 4ch 1: Channel 1, SDI video input
2: Channel 2, SDI video input
3: Channel 3, SDI video input
4: Channel 4, SDI video input
SDI 6ch 1: Channel 1, SDI video input
2: Channel 2, SDI video input
3: Channel 3, SDI video input
4: Channel 4, SDI video input
5: Channel 5, SDI video input
6: Channel 6, SDI video input

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Audio Source Tracks on Recorded Files and Video Outputs
SDI 8ch 1: Channel 1, SDI video input
2: Channel 2, SDI video input
3: Channel 3, SDI video input
4: Channel 4, SDI video input
5: Channel 5, SDI video input
6: Channel 6, SDI video input
7: Channel 7, SDI video input
8: Channel 8, SDI video input
Analog 2ch +SDI/HDMI 2ch 1: Analog Input XLR 1
2: Analog input XLR 2
3: Channel 1, HDMI/SDI video input
4: Channel 2, HDMI/SDI video input
Analog 2ch +SDI 4ch 1: Analog Input XLR 1
2: Analog Input XLR 2
3: Channel 1, SDI video input
4: Channel 2, SDI video input
5: Channel 3, SDI video input
6: Channel 4, SDI video input
Analog 2ch +SDI 6ch 1: Analog Input XLR 1
2: Analog Input XLR 2
3: Channel 1, SDI video input
4: Channel 2, SDI video input
5: Channel 3, SDI video input
6: Channel 4, SDI video input
7: Channel 5, SDI video input
8: Channel 6, SDI video input
OFF None


Input Level Control
-


1. Highlight the audio input.
2. 
3. 
in real-time.
4. 