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PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Table of Contents Introduction Manual Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Panel Descriptions Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Top and Bottom Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Right Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Left Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . .
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide 3:2 Pulldown Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Up and Down Conversion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Playback Shuttle Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Cue Points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Looping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Play List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Connector Pin Assignments Specifications Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Analog Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Digital Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Timecode and Sync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Introduction The PIX 220i and PIX 240i are highly advanced video recorders which can record digital video signals 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 QuickTime (.mov) files. QuickTime files can be edited with all major video editing programs.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Panel Descriptions Front Panel 11 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 1) LCD Display Displays operating information when the On-Screen Display (OSD) is active (see On-Screen Display), user interface, source video, and playback video. 5-inch display; 800x480 resolution. 2) Audio Button Displays the Audio View. From the Audio View, all audio inputs levels can be monitored and input levels can be controlled. 3) LCD Button Toggles the On Screen Display.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide 10) Record Button Begins recording. Optional: Splits the recording and begins writing a new file when pressed while recording. (System Rec Button File Split) 12) Time Code / Charge LED Flashing green: Accurate timecode is maintained by internal Li-Ion battery. Flashing amber: battery charging. (Timecode display has precedence) Alternating Amber / Green: Fault with internal timecode battery.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide 5) Timecode BNC Selectable timecode input or output. Configured with Timecode/Sync Timecode BNC menu item. 7) SDI Input BNC HD-SDI video input. Accepts 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, or SD-SDI signal with up to 8 channels of embedded audio. 6) Sync Output BNC Selectable genlock or wordclock output. Configured with Setup Menu option Timecode/Sync Sync Out. 8) SDI Output BNC HD-SDI video output.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Left Panel 1 2 3 Panel Descriptions 1) eSATAp External Drive Connector Connection for portable, bus-powered drives. Also compatible with (non-powered) eSATA to connect to large capacity drives. Visit www.sounddevices.com/approved 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.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Rear Panel 2 Panel Descriptions 3 1 1) Battery Mounts Accepts Sony® InfoLithium L-Series batteries. Also accepts third party batteries compatible with the Sony mount. 2) Fan Whisper-quiet, low-speed, single, large diameter fan. Runs continuously. 3) Mounting Point - ¼ - 20 Stainless-steel threaded attachment point.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide PIX-CADDY II (Optional) The PIX-CADDY II is a required accessory to record video files to approved 2.5” drives. When 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 5 6 4 2 Panel Descriptions 1 1) FireWire 800 FireWire 800 or 400 (backward compatible). Requires a powered FireWire 800 or 400 port. 2) eSATAp High-speed data transfer over 5V eSATAp.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Powering The PIX 220i and PIX 240i are powered from either removable, Li-ion rechargeable batteries or external DC. One or two removable 7.2 V Li-ion batteries can be mounted to the recorder and used as either primary or backup power. The PIX automatically chooses the power source based on the voltage level of the external power supply. If the external voltage falls below the level of attached Liion batteries, the unit will transition to Li-ion power.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Li-Ion Battery Charging When power is supplied to the PIX recorder on pins 1, 2 (-), and pins 3, 4 (+) of the External DC Input and the PIX recorder is powered off, the recorder will charge attached Li-ion batteries. The included XL-WPH3 power supply will charge Li-ion batteries when the recorder is powered down. The optional XL-AB accessory cable can be used to power a PIX recorder from an Anton Bauer D-Tap connector.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide 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 Main View, the LCD button will toggle the OSD on and off. Items included in the OSD are configured with the Setup Menu option Display.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide 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.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Menu & Navigation Press and hold the AUDIO button, and then turn the Control Knob to adjust the headphone level. Press and hold the AUDIO button, and then push the Control Knob to cycle through signal source for the headphones. (See “Audio Outputs”, page 23) Files Press the FILE button (keyboard: F2) to display the File List; A list of all of the clips (grouped by reel) on the selected storage media. Turn the Control Knob to highlight an item.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide 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 indicates 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 .
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Video Inputs and Outputs Video Inputs The PIX 240i accepts SDI or HDMI video; the PIX 220i only accepts HDMI video. Both recorders will accept either high-definition or standard-definition rates. PIX recorders do not accept analog video signals. See the specifications section for a complete list of supported frame rates. HDMI The PIX 220i and PIX 240i accept HDMI version 1.4a video and audio.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Embedded SMPTE timecode and record start and stop flags are included on the SDI output of the PIX 240i. SDI output signal can be either 10-bit 4:2:2 (YCbCr) or 12-bit 4:4:4 (YCbCr) as defined by 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 overlaid onto video output signal.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Audio Inputs The PIX recorders accept either two analog audio inputs on XLR connectors or two channels of embedded audio on the HDMI input. The PIX 240i also accepts up to 8 channels of embedded audio on the SDI input and the analog XLR inputs can be switched to accept four channels (two streams) of AES/EBU digital audio. Analog Audio Inputs PIX recorders have two high-performance analog audio inputs.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide 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 Inputs 1-2 can be linked together so that a gain adjustment to one channel will also affect the other (See “Input Level Control”, page 21). When inputs 1-2 are linked, the limiters are also linked.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Audio Source Tracks on Recorded Files and Video Outputs 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
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide 3. Turn the Control Knob to adjust the gain value up or down. This adjustment will affect gain in real-time. 4. Push the Control Knob to exit the gain control field. Input Delay Inputs 1 to 4 can be delayed up to 500 milliseconds. This is useful for aligning audio that enters the PIX recorder in real time with video from the output of a camera that can be delayed.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Audio Outputs Analog 5-Pin XLR Output The two analog outputs of the PIX recorder are active-balanced, line-level outputs (+18dBu max) on a single, 5-pin XLR connection. At factory default, the source of the analog Outputs is 1 and 2. This can be adjusted in the Setup Menu: Audio Output Source - XLR. The output level of each output can be attenuated (down to -20 dB) in the setup menu: Audio Output XLR 1 Attenuation and Audio Output XLR 2 Attenuation.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Video Monitoring Features The PIX recorders include various monitoring features to assist the camera operator during shooting. These functions only affect signal on the LCD display and will never affect the recorded video or the video signal sent to the PIX recorder’s outputs. Exposure Assist LCD + FILES Video Monitoring Features Exposure assist features mark areas of the video image based on the exposure level.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide 12-step 100-108 Red 95-99 Orange 85-94 Yellow 79-84 Light Yellow 59-78 Light Grey 53-58 Pink 49-52 Medium Grey 43-48 Green 23-42 Dark Grey 13-22 Light Blue 3-12 Blue 0-2 White Video Monitoring Features 12-step False Color mode divides the monitor signal into 12 luminance ranges and assigns a color to each. 4-step False Color mode divides the monitor signal into 4 ranges and assigns a color to all but one range (this range is displayed without chroma).
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Zebra 2 70 IRE (+/- 5%) Zebra 1 85 IRE Video Monitoring Features Focus Assist LCD + MENU Focus Assist features mark sharp edges in the video image to assist in focusing on the desired subject. Focus assist is enabled by holding down the LCD button and pressing the MENU button. The word “FOCUS” is displayed in yellow text on the OSD when Focus Assist is enabled. There are two available Focus Assist modes: Peaking and Edge Enhance.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Video Monitoring Features The following image comparison demonstrates the effect of Peaking on an image with a shallow depth-of-field and a short focal length (top) and a longer focal length (bottom). Edge Enhance The Edge Enhance filter uses an algorithm which enhances the variation of the luminance of all edges present in the video image.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Zoom LCD + AUDIO The Zoom function enlarges the video image to a 1:1 pixel ratio. To toggle Zoom on and off, hold down the LCD button and press the AUDIO button. When Zoom is enabled, “ZOOM” is displayed on the OSD in yellow text and all other OSD elements are hidden. When zoomed, turning the Control Knob moves vertically and REW and FF buttons move left and right respectively.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Recording With a valid video signal present at the input, pushing the REC button will start recording. While recording, the REC button will illuminate red and the OSD Items Timecode, File Name, and ABS time turn red. The PIX recorder is a record-priority device and will enter record any time the REC button is pressed. While recording, the FF, RW, Play, and FILES buttons are disabled. Push the Stop button to stop the recording.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide • • • • • 1080 PsF 29.97 1080 PsF 25 1080 PsF 24 1080 PsF 23.976 720 p 60 • • • • • 720 p 59.94 720 p 50 720 p 30 720 p 29.97 720 p 25 • • • • 720 p 24 720 p 23.976 576 i 50 * 480 i 59.94 * When Setup Menu option Video File Resolution/Rate is set to Same as Video Input, recorded QuickTime files and HDMI and SDI output signals will be of the same resolution and frame rate as the input video signal.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Power Loss During Recording In the event that power is lost during recording (External and attached L-Mount batteries), the PIX recorder will attempt to recover the file when next powered on. The recovery process uses an autosave feature during recording that operates on a 30 second interval. Alignment of Audio and Video An advantage to recording audio on the PIX recorders along with the video is the elimination of audio/video sync problems in post.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Video Scaling and Frame Rate Conversion PIX recorders feature powerful, hardware-based video scaling, frame rate conversion, and de-interlacing. This allows for converting the resolution and frame rate of video input to the recorded file and to the HDMI and SDI outputs in real-time. Video scaling and/or de-interlacing is active whenever the Setup Menu option Video File Resolution/Rate is set to something other than Same as Video Input.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Orange: No 3:2 pulldown sensed in 60i/59.94i input signal. Input video is being converted to 24p/23.976p using a conversion process which drops frames and may introduce judder. White: 3:2 pulldown sensed in 60i/59.94i input video signal. Input video signal is being converted to 24p/23.976p using 3:2 pulldown removal which recreates 24p/23.976p as it is captured from the camera’s shutter.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Up-Conversion Anamorphic: Image is horizontally stretched to fit into 16:9. Results in a wide looking image. Pillarbox: Increases size and maintains same ratio. Results in blank bar at right and left of image and picture cropped at top and bottom. Zoom 14x9: Maintains same size but fills in remaining screen space with blank bar on the right and left of image. Zoom Wide: Increase size and maintains ratio to full screen 16:9.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Playback The PIX recorder can play back any QuickTime file that it records. Playback is shown on the onboard LCD display and appears at both HDMI and SDI outputs. The PIX recorder will use a connected video source’s clock for its playback clock. If no video source is present, PIX will use its built-in clock. When the Play () button is pressed from the Main View, the last recorded or played file will play.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Cue Points During playback, pressing the FILES button will set a cue point. The previous cue point is always displayed with green text in the lower left-hand corner of the OSD. To quickly jump to the next or previous cue point, tap the Fast Forward (>>) button or Rewind (<<) button respectively. Looping Looping playback can be enabled between consecutive cue points or the beginning and end of the current clip.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Files in a play list are indicated with a number in the Files View: Playback By default, the PIX recorder will play files in the order that they are arranged in the File List. To play back files in a play list in the order of the play list, System Playback Mode must be set to one of the Play List modes. Playback Modes By default, when a file is played, playback will stop at the end of the file.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Playing Back Files on a Computer Video files recorded with the Apple ProRes codec require QuickTime to be installed. QuickTime can be downloaded from http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/. See http://software.sounddevices.com/ Apple_ProRes_White_Paper_July_2009.pdf for more detailed information about the ProRes codec. Video files recorded with the Avid DNxHD codec require DNxHD drivers to be installed. Visit http:// www.avid.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Synchronization and Timecode This section gives a concise overview of timecode and video synchronization. This information applies primarily to the PIX 240i and its advanced timecode and synchronization options; however it is useful information for PIX 220i and PIX 240i users alike. For information about the PIX 220i’s timecode capabilities.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide The PIX 240i can address the synchronization issues of both offset and drift (heads and tails) via its built-in Ambient® Lockit with Genlock Out and Timecode Reader. The PIX 240i’s Ambient® Lockit features an internal clock which has an accuracy of +/-0.2ppm (½ frame per 24 hours). Numerous PIX 240i recorders can be used to maintain extremely tight synchronization.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Advanced: Tuning the PIX’s internal Lockit The PIX 240i contains a full Ambient® Lockit generator which has an ultra-stable, temperature-compensated internal oscillator. This oscillator comes from the factory pre-tuned to a very tight reference central clock. This oscillator can be tuned by the user by utilizing Ambient’s ACC501 Clockit Controller.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide In Auto mute timecode modes, the overlaid timecode displayed on the video output will continue to run when external timecode signal is lost. External Timecode Mode Reader mode. The PIX 240i’s internal timecode generator follows an external timecode signal appearing at the time code input or timecode embedded on the SDI or HDMI input (See “SDI Input Embedded Timecode”, page 43).
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide SDI Input Embedded Timecode The PIX 240i can use timecode embedded in the SDI or HDMI input signal. Timecode/Sync Timecode Mode must be set to Ext TC (SDI, HDMI). HDMI Input Embedded Timecode The PIX recorders can use timecode embedded in the HDMI input signal. Timecode/Sync Timecode Mode must be set to Ext TC (SDI, HDMI) on the PIX 240i or Ext TC (HDMI) on the PIX 220i.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Video Output Video Input PIX 240 Camera Genlock Genlock Input Multiple Cameras with Genlock Input, all Genlocked fromOutput a Single PIX VideoOutput Output Video VideoInput Input Video Camera A Camera PIX PIX240 240A Genlock Input Video VideoOutput Output Genlock Output Video VideoInput Input PIX240 240B PIX Camera Camera B Genlock GenlockInput Input Genlock GenlockOutput Output Video Video Output VideoInput Input Video Output In this scenario, a
Video Output PIX 220i PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Videoand Input Camera B PIX 240 B Camera to PIX with Word Clock Connection to Audio Recorder Video Output Video Input Camera A PIX 240 A Genlock Output Audio Recorder Wordclock Input Synchronization & Timecode The word clock output on the PIX 240i is synchronous with incoming video signal. The word clock output can be used to sync external audio recorders to any camera.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide External Control Triggering Recording from External Timecode The PIX 240i can be configured to record only when running timecode is present on the 5-pin LEMO, the Timecode BNC, or embedded timecode on the SDI or HDMI input. The PIX 220i can be configured to record only when running timecode is present on the HDMI input.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide When the Setup Menu option System Rec Start/Stop to Switch Closure, recording will begin when the Switch Input (tip) is connected to ground (sleeve) and recording will stop when the Switch Input (tip) is disconnected from ground (sleeve).
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Storage Devices Supported Storage Devices Sound Devices maintains a list of storage devices that are approved for use with the PIX recorders. An up-to-date list of supported storage devices can be found online: http://www.sounddevices.com/approved Approved mechanical drives are recommended for use only in stationary applications. Excessive vibration or motion may cause data corruption when using mechanical drives.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide File Storage PIX recorders format and write to an exFAT filesystem. The exFAT filesystem is readable and writable by all major operating systems. 2.5” drive and CF storage devices to be used with the PIX recorder must be formatted from the PIX recorder. Formatting To format a drive: 1. Make sure the CF or 2.5” drive to be formatted is connected to the recorder. 2. Open Setup Menu option File Storage Erase/Re-format. 3.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide File Management and Metadata File View Files recorded on the PIX recorder are compiled in the File View as a list of clips. Push the Files button to access the File View. Clips are arranged chronologically and grouped by Reel. Turn the Control Knob to highlight individual rows in File View. When the reel number is changed (File Storage Reel) and a new clip is recorded, a new group will be created in the file list.
File Management & Metadata PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Deleting a File To delete a file: 1. Push the files button to enter the File View. 2. Scroll with the Control Knob to highlight and select the file to be deleted. 3. Highlight and select the Delete option. A dialog will appear to confirm the deletion. Turn the Control Knob to highlight and select “OK”.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide The PIX 240i will extract the Camera Letter, Reel, and Clip Number from the RED and apply them to the file’s CamID, Reel number, and Clip number respectively. See Metadata Arri File Format When the Setup Menu option File Storage File Name Format is set to Arri File Format, the PIX 240i will generate files that follow the same naming convention used by Arri Alexa cameras: Camera Index Clip Index B001C001_120601_R1RA.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Clip The Clip field consists of a numeric value between 1 and 999. It is intended to indicate what clip number the recording is. This field can be set manually and will increment each time a new file is recorded. The Clip number will reset to 1 when the Reel number is changed. Scene/Shot The Scene/Shot field consists of a alpha-numeric value. Use this field to indicate a descriptive name for the current scene or shot.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Setup and Firmware Firmware Update At times, Sound Devices makes updates available for PIX recorders. These updates are easy to apply: 1. Download the new .prg file from the Sound Devices website. 2. Copy this file to the CF card or 2.5” drive, and insert into the PIX recorder. 3. Ensure that the power source for the PIX recorder is reliable. Power loss during a firmware upgrade process can produce unexpected results. 4.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide 1. Attach a USB keyboard to the PIX recorder’s USB keyboard jack. 2. Press the MENU button to enter the Setup Menu. 3. Press Ctrl + Alt + F10 on the keyboard. If this is the first time this action has been performed since powering the PIX recorder up, a password dialog will appear. Enter the password (the default password is “default”). 4. After the correct password has been entered, the Settings Customization Menu will appear.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide 6. To to change the visibility of an item in the Setup Menu, push the spacebar on the keyboard while the item is highlighted. Checked items will be displayed in the Setup Menu and unchecked items will not be displayed. Setup & Firmware Crossed out items will be hidden 7. Settings changed at this point will become the default settings. 8. When finished, press Esc or F1 on the keyboard. This will show the Settings Customization Menu again.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Setup Menu Options The Setup Menu controls a wide range of parameters for the PIX. The parameters are organized into categories, making the setup Menu easy to navigate. The following tables show the parameter name, a description, options available, and the factory default setting where applicable. Default settings can be altered.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Video # Setup Menu Options 58 Parameter Name Description Options 1 Video Input Physical source to derive recorded video from. • HDMI »» SDI 1 2 File Resolution/Rate The resolution and frame to convert input video to. This will affect files recorded and all video outputs. »» Same as Video Input • 1080p30/29.97 • 1080p25 • 1080p24/23.976 • 1080i60/59.94 • 1080i50 • 1080PsF30/29.97 • 1080PsF25 • 1080PsF24/23.976 • 720p60/59.94 • 720p50 • 720p30/29.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Audio Parameter Name Description Options 1 Audio Input Physical source to derive recorded audio from. »» Analog XLR • AES (Digital) XLR 1-2ch • AES (Digital) XLR 1-4ch • SDI/HDMI 2ch • SDI 4ch • SDI 6ch • SDI 8ch • Analog 2ch + SDI/HDMI 2ch • Analog 2ch + SDI 4ch • Analog 2ch + SDI 6ch • OFF 2 Analog 1 Source Selects the input level and whether or not phantom power should be applied to analog input 1.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide # Parameter Name Description Options Setup Menu Options 12 14 Input Linking Selects whether Input 1 and Input 2 gains are controlled independantly (Unlinked), together (1-2), or together with MS decoding (1-2MS). »» Unlinked • 1-2 • 1-2MS 13 15 Output Source - XLR The audio channels sent to the analog XLR outputs. Left of the comma represents left output and right of the comma represents right output.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Parameter Name Description Options 3 Sync Out Determines whether the signal on the Sync Output BNC is genlock or wordclock, and determines the sync reference for that signal. When settings of a resolution / frame rate are selected, the Sync Out BNC will supply genlock signal at the specified rate that reference the internal Ambient® Lockit. »» Off • 1080p30 • 1080p29.97 • 1080p25 • 1080p24 • 1080p23.976 • 1080i60/PsF30 • 1080i59.94/PsF29.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide # Parameter Name Description Options Setup Menu Options 3 Zebra 1 Level »» 70 IRE +/-5% (numeric 50-108) 4 Zebra 2 Threshold »» 85 IRE (numeric 70-108) 5 Peaking Color • White »» Red • Blue • Green • Yellow 6 Peaking Sensitivity • High »» Mid • Low 7 Peaking Background Contrast »» 1x • 0.5x • 0.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide # Parameter Name Description Options 13 SSD Status Display of time remaining (or offline) status of the SSD »» On • Off 14 CF Status Display of time remaining (or offline) status of the CF card »» On • Off 15 Cue Marker Display of cue information during playback »» On • Off System Parameter Name Description Options 1 Test Signal Generator »» Off • On 2 Audio Tone Level The level (in dBFS) of generated audio tone.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide # Parameter Name Description 13 Info Displays a dialog indicating firmware version and serial number. This is not a setting, but a helpful reference. 14 Update Software Searches attached drives for a .prg firmware file and begins the firmware update process.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Shortcuts Button Shortcuts Button Combination Function AUDIO + Control Knob push Select headphone audio source. AUDIO + Control Knob rotate Adjust headphone gain. LCD + Control Knob push Hold LCD MENU + FILES Adjust LCD Backlight, LCD brightness, LCD contrast, LCD chroma and button backlight. Turns off LCD display. Button lock options: Unlock Buttons, Lock Non-Transport Buttons, or Lock All Buttons. STOP + REW False take.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Connector Pin Assignments Connector XLR-F (Analog inputs) XLR-F (AES inputs) Pin Assignments 1–ground 2–signal (+) 3–signal (-) 1–ground 2–signal (+) 3–signal (-) Mates with XLR-Male connector 7.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Specifications Video HDMI Input • 4:4:4 or 4:2:2, 10/8 bit, RGB or YCbCr • Version 1.4a • HDCP enabled Output • 4:2:2, 8 bit, RGB or YCbCr • Version 1.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Digital Audio Sample Rate / Bit Depth 48 kHz, 24-bit AES3 4 channels via 2 balanced AES inputs on XLR 3-pin connectors, 110 ohm, 2 V p-p. Accepts 32k, 44.1k, 48k, 96k, 192k sample rates. HDMI 2 channels embedded HDMI input, 8 channels embedded HDMI output. Accepts 32k, 44.1k, 48k, 96k, 192k sample rates. SDI 8 channels embedded SDI input, 8 channels embedded SDI output, 48k sample rate Storage SSD Sound Devices approved 2.5” drives.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Declaration of Conformity According to EN ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004 Manufacturer’s Name: Sound Devices, LLC Manufacturer’s Address: E7556 State Rd.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Software License End-user license agreement for Sound Devices PIX Recorder Embedded Software / Firmware Important Read carefully: This Sound Devices, LLC end-user license agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Sound Devices, LLC for the Sound Devices, LLC software product identified above, which includes computer software, embedded software, and may include associated media, printed materials, and “on
PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User Guide Warranty and Technical Support Warranty & Service Sound Devices, LLC warrants the PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of TWO (2) years from date of original retail purchase. This is a non-transferable warranty that extends only to the original purchaser. Sound Devices, LLC will repair or replace the product at its discretion at no charge.
PIX 220i and PIX 240i, v 3.52 (Aurora)- Printed in U.S.A.
