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Datavideo DN-600 User Manual

Datavideo DN-600
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Analogue / Digital Recorder
DN-600
Instruction Manual
Rev Date: 19-09-2013 P/N: G082060618E1
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Datavideo DN-600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDatavideo
ModelDN-600
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warnings and Precautions

Service Conditions

Conditions requiring unplugging the unit and referring to qualified service personnel for assistance.

Warranty Information

Standard Warranty

Details the standard one-year warranty against manufacturing defects and exclusions.

Two Year Warranty

Information on extending the warranty to two years by registration and coverage details.

Disposal Guidance

Guidance for EU customers on proper disposal of the product as electronic waste.

Packing List Contents

Lists the items that should be included in the product box.

Product Overview and Features

Key Features

Lists key features such as backlit LCD, VTR controls, removable drive, audio jack, and LED meter.

Input and Output Connections

Details the Composite, DV/HDV IEEE-1394 input/output connections for video and audio.

Supported File Formats

Specifies supported file formats for DV (.AVI, .MOV, .MXF) and HDV (.M2T).

Installing a SATA Drive

Remove HE-1 Drive PCB

Instructions for removing the PCB from the HE-1 drive enclosure.

Seat and Secure HDD

Guidance on seating the HDD onto the PCB and securing it with screws.

Reassemble Drive Enclosure

Procedure for reassembling the PCB and HDD back into the enclosure.

Insert HE-1 Enclosure

Steps to insert the HE-1 enclosure into the recorder and secure it.

Drive Formatting on First Use

Information that new drives will be formatted upon first use by the recorder.

Front Panel Controls

Power Light Indicator

Describes the function of the power light indicator on the front panel.

LCD Display Explanation

Explains the four lines of the LCD display and the information they convey.

Soft Key Navigation

Details how the soft keys function and change based on the operation mode.

Menu Button Function

Explains how to use the Menu button to navigate and exit options.

Playback Transport Buttons

Describes the function of the Forward and Rewind buttons in playback and menu modes.

Front Panel Operations

Record Operation

How to prepare the unit for recording by pressing PLAY and REC.

Play/Pause Operation

Instructions for starting playback and toggling between PLAY and PAUSE.

Stop Operation

How to stop playback or recording and enter stop mode.

DV/HDV Input/Output Port

Description of the IEEE-1394 port for DV25 or HDV camcorders.

Headphone Level Adjustment

How to adjust the volume level for headphones.

Headphone Jack

Details the stereo mini jack for connecting headphones.

Audio Level Indicators

Explains the LED indicators for incoming audio levels.

HE-1 Drive Bay

Location for inserting the HE-1 drive enclosure with a SATA HDD.

Rear Panel Connections

Mini XLR Audio I/O

Details the 2-channel Mini XLR Balanced Audio input and output connectors.

GPI Input Socket

Explains the GPI socket for simple external control inputs.

RS-232 Remote Port

Describes the RS-232 interface for remote control of the unit.

Composite Video BNC

Details the BNC connector for composite video input and output.

RCA Audio Input

Describes the RCA jack for analogue audio input.

Time Code Input

Explains the BNC connector for time code single input.

DC Power Input

Details the socket for connecting the battery or AC adapter.

Grounding Terminal

Instructions on proper grounding for connecting the unit to other components.

Initial Setup and Formatting

Switching the Unit ON

Procedure for powering on the DN-600 recorder and checking indicators.

Drive Formatting Procedure

Step-by-step guide to format a newly installed drive before initial use.

LCD Clip Status Display Explained

Detailed explanation of the information displayed on the LCD Clip Status screen.

Menu Navigation

LCD Menu Navigation

How to navigate and select options within the recorder's menu system using soft keys.

Selecting Source Input

Example of selecting an analogue or digital source input via the menu.

Main Menu Options

MAKING MEDIA FILES

Prepares recorded video/audio on the HE-1 drive for computer transfer.

EMPTY THIS BIN

Erases all video and audio content within the currently selected BIN.

SELECT SOURCE

Choose the input signal source: DV [DIG] or Composite [ANA].

EMPTY ALL BINS

Erases all content from all BINS on the drive.

RECORD SETUP

Accesses menu options for configuring recording parameters.

PLAY SETUP

Accesses menu options for configuring playback parameters.

SYSTEM SETUP

Accesses menu options for configuring system-wide settings.

FIRMWARE REVISION

Displays the current revision of the recorder's firmware.

Record Setup Options

SET RECORD FILE TYPE

Sets the file type (.mov, .avi, .mxf, .m2t) for all recordings.

SYNCtoTAPE CONTROL

Controls recording based on time code changes for sync to tape.

SET RECORD DATE

Sets the date attribute for files recorded from analogue sources.

RECORD PRE-TRIGGER

Enables capturing 8 seconds of video before the record trigger.

SET DEFAULT DV AUDIO

Sets the audio sampling frequency for analogue sources.

SET ASPECT RATIO

Sets the aspect ratio flag (16:9 or 4:3) for analogue sources.

TIMELAPSE RECORD

Allows DV25 recording at slower than real-time frame rates.

PWR ON AUTO RECORD

Enables the recorder to start recording automatically upon power-on.

Play Setup Options

SET UP LOOP PLAY

Enables playback to loop from the start of the BIN or CLIP.

PWR ON AUTO PLAY

Enables playback to start automatically upon power-on.

BIN Centric Mode

Controls playback to play all clips in a BIN or only the current CLIP.

System Setup Options

SET SIGNAL TYPE

Sets the recorder's signal type to DV, NTSC, PAL, or HDV.

SET FAT32/NTFS

Chooses the computer's file system emulation (FAT32 or NTFS).

MAKE FILE FOR ?

Selects whether to wrap files by BIN or by DISK for transfer.

MODIFY HDD VOLUME ID

Sets a custom volume name for the HE-1 drive when connected to a computer.

SETUP HDD PARTITION

Allows setting up a separate 6GB partition on the HDD.

SET TIMECODE DISPLAY

Chooses to display internal or external time code during recording/playback.

SET REMOTE CONTROL

Enables or disables the remote control capability of the unit.

UPGRADE FIRMWARE

Allows updating the recorder's firmware with a compatible file.

SET GPI TRIGGER MODE

Configures GPI trigger inputs for record/playback control.

SET FACTORY DEFAULT

Recalls factory default settings for the current setup.

NTSC SETUP LEVEL

Sets the NTSC setup level to 7.5 or 0.0 IRE.

Before Recording Considerations

Transfer Old Clips

Recommendation to transfer existing clips to free up drive space before new projects.

File System Choice

Explains the differences and implications of FAT32 and NTFS file systems.

HDD Partition Setup

Details how to partition the HDD, including a reserved 6GB partition.

HDD Volume ID Setting

Option to set a custom volume name for the HE-1 drive.

Signal Type Configuration

Configures the recorder for HDV or DV signal types, noting potential data erasure.

Time Code Selection

Determines whether to use internal or external time code for display.

Analogue Input Recording Preparation

Wired Connections for Analogue

Instructions for connecting video and audio sources via Composite and XLR/RCA inputs.

Select Analogue Source

Steps to select analogue input as the video source via the menu.

File Type for Video Editing

Selects the appropriate file format (.AVI, .MOV, .MXF) for editing software.

Analogue Audio Sampling Rate

Sets the audio sampling rate (48 KHz or 32 KHz) for analogue sources.

Set Analogue Record Date

Sets the date attribute for files recorded from analogue sources.

DV25 Input Recording Preparation

Wired Connections for DV25

Connects video and audio sources via the DV25 IEEE1394 6-pin input.

Select Digital Source [DIG]

Steps to select digital IEEE1394 input as the video source via the menu.

File Type for DV25 Editing

Selects the appropriate file format (.AVI, .MOV, .MXF) for editing software.

Digital Audio Sampling Rate

Recorder matches audio sampling rate of the digital source equipment.

Set Digital Record Date

Sets the date attribute for files recorded from digital sources.

HDV Input Recording Preparation

Wired Connections for HDV

Connects video and audio sources via the HDV IEEE1394 6-pin input.

Select Digital Source [DIG]

Steps to select digital IEEE1394 input as the video source via the menu.

File Type for HDV Editing

Specifies .M2T as the only choice for recording HDV video.

Digital Audio Sampling Rate

Recorder matches audio sampling rate of the digital source equipment.

Set HDV Record Date

Sets the date attribute for files recorded from digital sources.

Recording Operations

Select Empty BIN for Recording

Guidance on selecting an empty BIN (folder) for new recordings.

Starting a Recording Session

Methods for starting a recording session manually or via sync/remote.

Pausing and Resuming Recording

Describes how to pause a recording session and resume it.

Marking Clips During Recording

How to use the MARK soft key to create new clips within a recording.

Advanced Recording Setups

Stopping a Recording Session

Various methods to stop a recording session.

Time Lapse Recording

Configuration for time-lapse recording with six different capture intervals.

Pre-trigger Record Memory

Enables continuous 8-second pre-record buffering before a trigger.

Power On Auto Record

Allows the recorder to start recording automatically upon power-on.

Playback Operations

Select BIN for Playback

Instructions for selecting the correct BIN containing the desired video clips.

Starting Playback

Methods for starting playback manually or via remote/GPI triggers.

Playback Modes

Configures playback to play all clips in a BIN or only the current CLIP.

Pause and Navigate Marks

How to pause playback and navigate to clip markers.

File Transfer to Computer

File Transfer Preparation

Steps required before removing the HE-1 drive for computer connection.

MAKING MEDIA FILES Process

Menu operation to prepare recorded content for computer viewing.

File System Limitations

Details limitations of FAT32 (2GB file size) and NTFS (no file size limit).

File Organization Explained

Explains how bins and clips are organized as folders and files on the computer.

Drive Enclosure Handling

Remove and Connect HE-1 Drive

Procedure for removing the HE-1 enclosure from the recorder and connecting it.

USB Power Troubleshooting

Tip for insufficient USB power, suggesting a second USB connection.

Drive Volume Name

Information on how the drive name appears on the computer, referencing HDD Volume ID.

Firmware Update Procedure

Safely Dis-mounting Drive

Instructions on how to safely eject the HE-1 drive from a computer.

Updating the Firmware

Step-by-step guide to update the recorder's firmware using the HE-1 drive.

GPI Control

GPI Trigger Cabling and Circuit

Details on manufacturing a GPI trigger cable and its wiring.

SET GPI TRIGGER MODE

Selects the GPI trigger mode: PULSE or LEVEL.

PULSE Trigger Record Process

How to use a PULSE trigger for recording or record pause.

LEVEL Trigger Record Process

How to use a LEVEL trigger for recording or record pause.

GPI Control for Playback

PULSE Trigger Playback Process

How to use a PULSE trigger for playback or play pause.

LEVEL Trigger Playback Process

How to use a LEVEL trigger for playback or play pause.

RS-232 Control Commands

RS-232 Communication Format

Specifies the communication parameters for RS-232 commands.

RS-232 Command Format

Details the structure of RS-232 commands including CMD1, CMD2, data, and checksum.

RS-232 Command Protocol

Describes the response protocol for RS-232 commands, including ACK.

RS-232 System Control Commands

Lists RS-232 commands for device type, bin navigation, and loop play.

RS-232 Sense Request Commands

Commands to retrieve time code, current bin, and playback offsets.

RS-232 Transport Control Commands

Commands for transport functions like Stop, Play, Record, and Fast Forward/Rewind.

Technical Specifications

Video and Audio Specifications

Specifies video input/output standards and audio bandwidth, S/N ratio, and THD.

Time Code and Digital I/O

Details Time Code input standard and IEEE-1394 digital interface specifications.

GPI Trigger and Formats

Specifies GPI trigger parameters and supported recording/playback formats.

File System and Power

Lists compatible file systems, input voltage, and power consumption.

Operating Temperature

Details operating and non-operating temperature ranges for the unit.

Dimensions

Physical Dimensions

Specifies the physical depth, width, and height of the unit.

Rack Mount Kit Note

Note that a 19-inch rack mount kit is not included.

Weight Specifications

Specifies the gross packed weight and net unit weight.

Service and Support

Datavideo Global Website

Provides the main Datavideo website address for support information.

Datavideo Corporation Contact

Contact details for Datavideo Corporation, including phone, fax, and email.

Datavideo Europe Contact

Contact details for Datavideo Europe, including phone, fax, and email.

Datavideo UK Contact

Contact details for Datavideo UK, including phone, fax, and email.

Datavideo Asia Pacific Contacts

Contact details for Datavideo Asia Pacific offices (Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong).

Datavideo China Contact

Contact details for Datavideo Technologies China Co., Ltd.

Datavideo India Contact

Contact details for Datavideo Technologies India PVT LTD.

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