Convergent Design Flash XDR Manuel utilisateur
Flash XDR User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1) Welcome and Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2) The Essentials: Required Reading (Quickstart) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3) Input / Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4) Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5) LCD Screen Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6) Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7) System Configuration: Date/Time, Time-code, Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
) Video Setup: Data-Rate, CODEC, PSF I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
9) Audio Setup: Embedded/Analog, Line/Mic, Gain Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
10) Compact Flash: Capacity, Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
11) File Naming Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
12) Viewing Options / Software Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
13) NLE Support (FCP, Avid, Vegas, Premiere, Matrox Axio). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
14) Firmware Update Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
15) Applications: Multi-Cam Recording, Multi-Display Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . 23
16) Accessories: Cables, Covers, Remote Switches, Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
17) Tips and Troubleshooting: Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
18) Safety and ESD Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
19) Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
20) Connector Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
21) Mounting Plate Dimensions and Hole Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
22) Warranty and Obtaining an RMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
23) Version History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Welcome and Thank You
Congratulations on selecting Convergent Design HD/SD Portable Recorder, Flash XDR. It is
manufactured in the USA and shipped from the factory in the most secure packaging available.
Please inspect the contents of the package. In the unlikely event that you find any shipping damage
or missing components, please contact us.
Shippin Contents
Your Flash XDR shipping container should come packaged with the following:
1. Flash XDR recorder/player
2. Power Supply (100 to 240 VAC Input; 12V DC @ 1.5A Output)
3. USB Compact Flash Reader with USB Cable
Flash XDR Overview
Flash XDR is a revolutionary new solid-state HD/SD recorder/player that uniquely utilizes the very
high-quality Sony XDCAM 4:2:2 CODEC to write native Quicktime, MXF (video/audio/time-code), or
MPG files onto affordable Compact Flash media. Flash XDR breaks new ground in terms of weight,
power, size, ruggedness and ease of use. We are confident you will agree that the video quality is
indistinguishable from uncompressed (at 100+ Mbps Long-GOP or 1 0+ Mbps I-Frame modes).
Product Support Contacts
1. Support E-Mail: “cd” -- “support” -- “at” -- “convergent-design” -- “.com”
2. Sales E-Mail: “cd” -- “sales” -- “at” -- “convergent-design” -- “.com”
3. Main Telephone: ++(720) 221-3 61
4. Sales Telephone: ++ ( 03) 27 -0941
5. Web Site: http://www.convergent-design.com
6. Forum: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/convergent-design-flash-xdr/
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The Essentials (Quickstart)
1. Re ister your Flash XDR by sending a simple e-mail to “cd” -- “support” -- “at” --
“convergent-design” -- “.com” with your name and the serial number off the right side of the
Flash XDR. You will get automatic notification of firmware updates and service bulletins.
2. Use only the qualified Compact Flash cards for the specified bit rates:
1. *SanDisk Extreme 3 32/16/ Gb CF cards up to 140-180 Mbps (ver1.5.25)
2. *SanDisk Extreme 4 16 Gbyte CF cards up to 220-280 Mbps (ver1.5.25)
3. SanDisk Extreme 32 Gbyte CF cards up to 280 Mbps
4. SanDisk Extreme Pro 64/32 Gbyte CF cards up to 280 Mbps
5. *Delkin UDMA 16/ 64 Gbyte CF cards up to 180-220 Mbps
6. Lexar /16 Gbyte 300x CF cards up to 280 Mbps
7. *Transcend 400x 64 Gbyte CF cards up to 180-220 Mbps (ver1.5.55)
*Please note that card performance may vary from card to card. The bit rate will
automatically be clipped during record for under-performing cards. (ver1.5.25)
3. Check http://www.convergent-design.com/ for any updates. See page 20 for details on how to
update the firmware. Use a reliable power source durin updates! Run a short test after
every firmware update, capture 1 minute of audio / video and play back out of the Flash
XDR and on a computer.
4. Update your NLE to the latest version and check compatibility (page 19)
5. Connect a power source to the 4-pin XLR and press the red power button on the Flash XDR.
6. Set the time and date (page 11)
7. Set the file format to Quicktime (MAC) or MXF (PC) (page 11)
. Select the Record Trigger Source (page 11)
9. Select the Time-code source and set the initial value (if needed) (page 12)
10.Set the compressed bit-rate and choose I-Frame or Long-GOP CODEC (page 12)
11.Set the PSF In and PSF Out options, depending on your video format (page 12)
12.Set up the audio source, line/microphone input and gain (page 13)
13.Connect a valid HD-SDI source and time-code source (as appropriate). Connect the HD-SDI
output to a compatible monitor. You should see valid video output.
14.Insert a qualified Compact Flash card into CF slot #1 (manufacturer’s logo side up) and format
by pressing <F2> and <F5> simultaneously. Warning: all files will be erased off the card!
15.For a simple test, do a 60-second recording and playback from Flash XDR.
16. As a precaution to protect your video, please consider backin up your data before
insertin CF card into a computer. We suggest using a Nexto 500Gbyte Backup Drive for
this purpose (see accessories, page 21).
17.Insert CompactFlash card with recorded video in USB or Firewire CF reader for transfer to
your NLE system for review / editing. (See other viewing options, page 17).
1 .Charge your batteries or use a reliable AC source to prevent loss of data.
19.Do not remove or insert Compact Flash cards while in record or playback.
20.Enjoy some fantastic video/audio!
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Input / Output Connections
Left Side Connections
Ri ht Side Connections
Rear Side Connectors
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Left Side Connections
1. CompactFlash Slots (4): Insert (at least 1) solid-state Compact Flash card(s) face up for
record and playback.
2. CompactFlash LEDs: Compact Flash Status:
> No Light means no card inserted or the card has not been properly recognized.
> Solid green means card is OK and ready for use.
> Flashing Red means card is being written to during a record session (do not remove card).
> Flashing green means card is being read from during playback (do not remove card).
> Solid Red means the card is full (may be removed).
Ri ht Side Connections
3. Ch. 1-2 Balanced Line Out: Analog audio output, 5-pin XLR. (See Connector Pin-Outs, page
2 )
4. Mic/ Balanced Line Inputs: Analog left and right (Ch.1 and Ch.2) audio inputs.
Rear Connections
5. Power: 4-pin XLR DC power in, range +6.5V to +20V, 14 to 16 Watts; either from external
battery or included AC adapter.
6. HP Out: Unbalanced headphone audio output (3.5 mm jack). Also, headphone out provides 2
rising beeps at record start, 2 falling beeps at record stop. (ver1.5.25)
7. Remote Control: 4-pin hirose locking connector for external trigger and tally light control.
Close the switch once for record trigger and once again for record stop (see page 2 for pin-
out). Tally light flashes once a second during normal record, twice a second during record with
less than 5 minutes total record time remaining, 4 times per second with less than 1 minute
total record time remaining. (ver1.5.25)
8. RS-422/RS-485: For RS-422 based deck control and time code, external control of the Flash
XDR and for communications with external devices such as remote controls and/or laptops. (in
development)
9. On/Off (Red): power button. In idle mode, the button responds immediately to turn off/ on the
unit. This button is not responsive to a brief push during a record, nor is it responsive during a
firmware update. However, holding the power button down continuously for 5 seconds at any
time will always power down the unit, regardless of the circumstances.
10. LTC In: Linear Time-Code Input.
11. 1394: 4-pin Firewire connection. Currently not operational.
12. SDI-Out: SDI only, re-clocked stream with embedded audio and time code.
13. SDI/ASI Out: SDI and ASI re-clocked output stream.
14. SDI/ASI In: SDI or ASI video source for recording.
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Front Panel
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Front Panel Details
1. LCD Display: Shows the status of the Flash XDR in the various operating modes. Also
displays warning and errors in correspondence with flashing LED error lights. (see p. 10)
2. Navi ation Buttons: Allows the user to navigate the menu. (see p. 11)
3. Function Keys: Programmable function keys for various configurations. Currently, the only
keys that function are <F1>, <F2>, <F4> and <F5>, which can be used for updating and
formatting. In the future, the user will be able to customize these keys with a Configuration File
editor tool which we will provide.
a. <F1>: Allows Mic gain adjustment during record for analog audio channel-1 when the
audio input is set to Analog -> Mic. Press once to turn off the capability (and make the
arrows on that side disappear), and once again to enable adjustment during record.
b. <F4>: Performs the same function on audio Chan-2 as the <F1> key does on Chan-1.
c. <F2> & <F5>: These two keys are used together to perform a firmware update or
format of the cards in the unit.
4. Indicator LEDs: Status LEDs for the various play and record mode: Bright red indicates that
data is being recorded to this CF card. Steady green indicates that the card is ready for record
or playback operation. Solid white indicates a playback operation.
5. Record, Stop, Play Buttons: <REC>, <STOP>, and <PLAY> buttons for control of respective
modes. The Flash XDR, when powered on, is in a ready mode. Record or Playback can be
activated by pressing the appropriate buttons, as described below:
a. REC: Press <REC> to start recording a clip to the card. The unit will record to CF slot
one initially and proceed in order if record time exceeds the amount of time available for
one card, allowing the clip to span several cards. If there is no card present or the card
is full, an error message will appear.
b. STOP: Press <Stop> button until the blue LED turns on to terminate record or playback
mode. Also used to cancel a card format.
Note: the STOP button is immediately responsive upon being pressed. To prevent
accidentally stopping a record, see alternative record trigger options (timecode trigger,
remote trigger)(page 11), which de-activate the REC and STOP buttons.
c. PLAY: Press once to enter Playback mode. By default, Play will start with the last
recorded clip. Use the left and right arrow keys to advance / backup to the next /
previous file. You can hold down these keys to move very quickly from file to file.
6. Other button functions:
Delete Last Clip: Press and hold the Stop key, then press left arrow key, to delete last
clip off of currently inserted card which was last recorded to. (ver1.5.25)
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LCD Screen Layout
The LCD screen will change in appearance depending on the operating mode. Below is the essential
layout information:
1. Compact Flash Card levels: 0 to 100% full
2. Individual Compact Flash Level Indicators
3. Time-code Display
4. Play Menu Line with current file name displayed
5. Audio Gain adjustment indicators (Mic input only). During record, allows Mic input gain
adjustment using up and down arrow keys. Activate with F1 (CH1) and F4 (CH2). (You can
also adjust Mic gain via the Audio menu. This is just a mechanism to adjust during record.)
6. Audio Channels 1-2 Level Indicators
7. Audio level markers (-60dB to 0dB)
. Current Video Source Format
9. Recording (compressed) bit-rate
10.Total remaining record time (minutes) across all cards
11.Audio Over-Range Indicator
12.Microphone Phantom Power (+4 V) Indicator.
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