DV Cameras, Decks, and Transcoders tested by Avid
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1. Video Software Adrenaline Mojo Camera Deck Format Notes amp Information Only is correct Device Notes The unit will automatically eject the tape if it is rolled to the very beginning or very end Sony DSR DU1 NTSC Device Setup See Note XPDV v3 5 x Digital Cut This device performs linear digital cut only on the empty space of the disk drive You cannot control timecode using deck control Recording media from camera to disk works Sony DSR V10 NTSC Digital Cut Inconsistent results XPDV v3 5x o Sony DSR 25 NTSC Device Setup Cycle the power when switching between XPDV v3 5 x PAL PAL and NTSC Sony DSR 40 Me ee O Sony DSR 40P PAL Issues Some customers have reported rolling video on XPDV v3 5 x the Client monitor with XPDV 3 5 4 We have not been XPRO v4 0 x able to reproduce this inhouse NCXP v5 0 x Device Control Issues Device control is not working properly in XPDV 3 5 4 You can download the correct machine template from the Avid Knowledge Center to a Sony DSR 11 NTSC Device Setup Cycle the power when switching between XPDV v3 5 x MCA v1 0 1 PAL PAL and NTSC XPRO v4 0 x NCA v5 0 1 NCXP v5 0 x Mojo or Adrenaline If you lose communication with Mojo or Adrenaline after connecting a FireWire camera or deck there are several things you can do to correct the situation Quit the application Before re launching cycle the power going to the FireWire camera or de2. Customers have reported audio dropouts and limited stuttering qualification Macintosh Issues Loses communication with the application Capture works digital cut failed If the template is not available in your application 3 5 x or earlier download it from the Avid Knowledge Center JVC SR VS20 NTSC Device Setup Use the CH buttons on the deck to set the XPDV v3 5 x input selection to F1 The arrow under the DV button should be lit and pointing to the right Issues Customers have reported audio dropouts and stuttering Cycle power if communication problems occur JVC SR VS30 NTSC Issues Customers have reported audio dropouts and XPDV v3 5 x stuttering Panasonic AG NTSC Device Setup The input selection on this device must be XPDV v3 5 x MCA v1 0 1 DV 1000 set to DV XPRO v4 0 x NCA v5 0 1 NCXP v5 0 x Digital Cut Inconsistent results Panasonic AG DVC10 NTSC Issues Not recognized on the Macintosh software only WinXP Digital cut may corrupt the timecode at the start of the cut XPDV v3 5 x For best results record from this device using the No Macintosh Deck option in the Record tool XPDV v3 5 x Not Qualified Panasonic AG PAL Device Setup See Notes XPRO v4 0 x MCA v1 0 1 ovaine SDSS Ncxpysos ncassoi Panasonic AG NTSC Device Setup See Notes XPRO v4 0 x MCA v1 0 1 Panasonic AJ D230HP NTSC Device Setup VERY IMPORTANT WinXP o Input switch on fro
3. Tested with firmware upgrade 56 SDI amp Analog XPDV v3 5 x PAL Device Setup When switching between PAL and NTSC disconnect the powe source on the transcoder Cycling the power will not change the mode because when it is powered off it s in standby mode Requires reference that can be done via the composite input connector Panasonic AG DVX 100E amp AG DVX 100P Device Setup Data Video DAC 2 NTSC XPDV v3 5 x PAL e Make sure the device is in VTR mode by toggling the button on the front of the camera e Pertinent menu settings on the camera O O O Recording Setup REC SPEED SP 1394 TC REGEN OFF TC MODE DF NDF SHOULD MATCH THE TAPE IN DEVICE TCG REC RUN FIRST REC TC REGEN AV In Out Setup DV OUT OFF may not be pertinent 7 Panasonic AJ D250E amp AJ D250P Device Setup e Input switch on front panel of deck must be set to OPTION e Make sure the deck is in REMOTE mode e Deck Menu Setup O Kr C D GT D G 0000000000 0 102 S F R EE SEL TAPE 106 AUTO BACK ON 107 FORMAT SEL DVCPRO 204 ACK RETURN ON 208 REMOTE SEL 1394 503 TC REGEN TC 506 TC MODE I REG 509 TCG CF FLAG OFF ON for Mojo Adrenaline 604 FREEZE SEL FRAME 605 IN FROM DET FORCED 606 STD NSTD SEL AUTO 800 DIF SPEED S200 802 DIF IN CH 0 63 for Adrenaline Mojo 803 DIF OUT CH 0 63 for Adrenaline Mojo 805 DIF REC SEL ERASE 806 DIF CONFIG 10 DFLT for Adrenaline Mojo 807 DIF STD
4. The bottom right corner of display panel will say REMOTE with iLINK below it e To have the Client monitor work properly set the menu option AUTO EE SELECT as follows o Cassette out EE o Stop EE o Standby off EE 7Sony DSR 2000 2000P Deck Setup Relevant Deck Menu Settings e 108 Auto EE Select S F R 109 Forced EE When Tape Unthread ON 308 Selection of Std Non Std for Analog Video In STD 319 PreRead Select A V 605 TC Regen Mode TC amp UB 607 U Bit Binary Group Flag 000 610 Regen Control Mode AS amp IN regardless of the setting of the INT EXT PRESET REGEN switch in assemble or insert editing the timecode generator regenerates according to the timecode on the tape e 611 TC Output Phase In EE Mode MUTE 612 TC Output Mute In Search Mode ON 613 VITC Output VITC Deck Panel Settings Input Select SDTI iLink Remote on iLink on TC Generator middle setting Free run VITC off TC Select TC Process Control local Revision History 10 6 03 Added info about Mojo and Adrenaline to Sony DSR 11
5. Digital Cut Digital cut is not guaranteed to be frame accurate when the device is controlled over FireWire although Avid strives to make it as frame accurate as possible The DV digital cut offset can be used to tune digital cut frame accuracy for your device Some devices behave inconsistently making it difficult to achieve accurate results We recommend adding black to both the beginning and end of the sequence e Capture Capture from transcoders is not guaranteed to be frame accurate The DV capture offset can be used to fine tune capture to make t more accurate for your device e Drop Non Drop Frame Timecode DV tapes can have drop or non drop frame timecode Many devices do not support the timecode command that indicates whether or not a timecode is drop or non drop frame Since most DV tapes are drop frame we default the timecode to drop frame If you are using a non drop frame tape and the timecode in the Capture or Digital Cut tool displays drop frame you can correct this In the Capture tool arm at least one video track and timecode track Play the tape in the deck or camera the timecode should correct itself to the correct drop frame or nondrop frame e Qualification Although not all devices on this list go through the official qualification process most devices are used by engineers ard testers during product development Products Tested MCA Avid Media Composer Adrenaline 2003v1 0 1 NCA Avid NewsCutter Adrenaline FX v5 0 3
6. IN OFF ON for Adrenaline Mojo 808 DIF AUD SEL DIF 3 Panasonic AJ D455E amp AJ D455P Device Setup o Relevant Menu Settings 106 PLAY DELAY 0 109 EJECT EE SEL EE 110 F R EE SEL EE 110 STOP EE SEL EE 201 9P SEL OFF 202 ID SEL DVCPRO o 220 AV C CMD SEL ON 303 STD NON STD AUTO 304 SERVO REF AUTO 313 AFTER CUE UP STILL 503 TC REG TC at least 504 REGEN MODE ON 510 RUN MODE FREE 882 DIF IN CH AUTO use 63 w FireBOB Pro 883 DIF OUT CH AUTO use 63 w FireBOB Pro 886 DIF CONFIG DFLT Relevant Panel Switches Video In DVCPRO DV 0 OO E O OL O 0 O OOO OO Sony DSR DUI Device Setup Menu Settings e PAGEO o MODE STD o MPC REM DIS e PAGE2 o TCG REC o PC PRESET 0s o UB PRESET 0s o FRAME DF e PAGE3 o DELETE LAST o MPARAREC OFF o CACHE 0s e PAGES o PB INHIBIT ON Tai has OFF o TALLY ON o DELETE ALL o ENHANCE OFF gt Sony DSR 45 amp DSR 45P Device Setup e Input Selection on front panel set to DV e Device must be in REMOTE mode e Menu Setup o TC UB SET DV TC IN INTERNAL TC UB SET TC MAKE REGEN TC UB SET TC RUN FREE RUN TC UB SET JOG TC OUT OFF DISPLAY SET PB EE SEL EE REC SET REC MODE DV or DVCAM should match tape 00000 6 Sony DSR 1500 1500A 1500AP 1800 There may be some minor variations between these devices for these settings e Put this device in Remote mode with button on front panel e Set the Remote setting to iLINK
7. XPRO Avid Xpress Pro 2003v4 0 NCXP Avid NewsCutter XP v5 0 XPDV Avid Xpress DV v3 5 x Video Software Adrenaline Mojo Camerarbeek l Format Notes Apan omy Canon GL1 NTSC Device Control Slow response to commands XPDV v3 5 x MCA v1 0 1 Ee eee ea ee E E Issues Failed most editing functions when tested with fi cei XPDV v3 5 x Canon DM XLI PAL Device Control Slow response to commands XPDV v3 5 x Canon XL1 NTSC Device Control Slow response to commands XPDV v3 5 x MCA v1 0 1 Peer he pees casso Canon XL1s NTSC Device Control Slow response to commands XPDV v3 5 x MCA v1 0 1 JVC BR DV600UA NTSC Device Control Slow response to commands XPDV v3 5 x Digital Cut Doesn t seem to accept DV input when it is configured in the Deck Configuration Settings To get this device to accept input remove the deck from the Deck Configuration Setting Cycle the power on the deck Operate with the digital cut tool in Local mode Manually control the deck through the front panel on the deck Issues Customers have reported audio dropouts and stuttering with this deck JVC BR DV3000U NTSC Device Setup Cycle the power on this device when WinXP PAL switching between PAL amp NTSC The Long XPDV v3 5 x Pause time menu setting must be set to a minimum of 30 seconds to work with Digital Cut Macintosh XPDV v3 5 x Video Software Adrenaline Mojo Camera Deck Format Notes amp Information Only Issues
8. DV Cameras Decks and Transcoders tested by Avid for Media Composer Adrenaline 2003v1 x NewsCutter Adrenaline FX v5 x Avid Xpress Pro 2003v4 x Avid NewsCutter XP v5 x Avid Xpress DV v3 5 x The table below summarizes the results of Avid stesting of DV DV devices vary widely in their capabilities and limitations Therefore you should review the information carefully before selecting a device to ensure that it will meet your needs Some devices may have limitations beyond those revealed in Avid s testing In addition device models are sometimes updated which can affect test results and known issues Avid is providing this information for your convenience only Use of these devices is at your own risk Avid accepts no responsibility for your purchase and use of any devices listed here The information presented below is the best available at the time but does not represent a promise by Avid and is subject to change without notice The following DV devices were tested on both Mac OS X and Windows XP Professional and any limitations are noted Things to keep in mind when using FireWire device control e Device Setup Most devices need to be setup to be controlled remotely Read the device manual to properly configure the device so that itcan be controlled by an Avid application Many devices should be in Remote mode Cameras should operate in VCR mode not CAMERA mode Make sure the input and output selections are also configured properly e
9. ck If the deck and camera goes into standby mode unplug the power cable to clear the bus After power is restored to the camera or deck try starting the application If there is still no communication with the Mojo or Adrenaline power cycle the Mojo or Adrenaline L Video Software Adrenaline Mojo Camera Deck Format Notes amp Information Only TT _ correct this problem e ae Sony DSR 45 NTSC Device Setup See Notes XPDVv3 5 x o Sony DSR 45P PAL Device Setup See Notes XPDV v3 5 x MCA v1 0 1 XPRO v4 0 x NCA v5 0 1 NCXP v5 0 x Device Setup The video input setting on the side of this device must be set to DV Sony DSR2580 R C A Ges DO Sony DSR 1500 NTSC Device Setup See Notes XPDV v3 5 x Sony DSR 1500A NTSC Device Setup See Notes XPDV v3 5 x MCA v1 0 1 oe Cri Sony DSR 1500AP PA Device Setup See Notes XPDV v3 5 x Sx fo Sony DSR 1800 NTSC Device Setup See Notes XPDV v3 5 x Digital Cut Inconsistent results ia dii aes Sony DSR 2000 NTSC Device Setup See Notes XPDV v3 5 x MCA v1 0 1 Sony DSR 2000P PAL Device Setup See Notes XPDV v3 5 x Sony DSR PD150P PAL Device Setup A V gt DV function must be set to OFF to XPDV v3 5 x MCA v1 0 1 see output on the Client monitor XPRO v4 0 x CA v5 0 1 NCXP v5 0 x Sony GV D300 XPDV v3 5 x MCA v1 0 1 XPRO v4 0 x NCA v5 0 1 NCXP v5 0 x Sony GV D300E PAL XPDV v3 5 x MCA v1 0 1 XPRO v4 0 x NCA
10. l Press the FF up button while pressing the REW mode button The software versions IF AV SYS etc should appear on the monitor connected to the deck The DIF flash ROM must be up to at least Rev 1 17 00 Video Software Adrenaline Mojo Camera Deck Format Notes amp Information Only appear on the monitor connected to the deck The DIF eee HHH Panasonic AJ D250P Device Setup See Notes WinXP XPDV v3 5 x Macintosh Software Only Not qualified for the XPRO v4 0 x software only applications Avid has tested up to Mac NCXP v5 0 x OSX 10 2 6 Macintosh Windows XP Software Only The firmware on this Not Qualified deck must be updated to work with WinXP DirectShow To get the latest version of the DIF firmware in the AJ D230 press the Local Menu Remote switch to the Menu position while pressing the Eject button on the front panel Press the FF up button while pressing the REW mode button The software versions IF AV SYS etc should appear on the monitor connected to the deck The DIF flash ROM must be up to at least Rev 1 17 00 Panasonic AJ D455E PAL Device Setup See Notes WinXP XPRO v4 0 x Macintosh Software Only Not qualified for the NCXP v5 0 x software only applications Avid has tested up to Mac OSX 10 2 6 Macintosh Not Qualified Panasonic AJ D455P NTSC Device Setup See Notes WinXP XPDV v3 5 x Mac Software Only Issue This device is NOT XPRO v4 0 x QUALIFIED with the software only ap
11. nt panel of deck must be set to XPDV v3 5 x OPTION unofficially o Make sure the deck is in REMOTE mode tested in o Deck Menu Settings house o 800 DIF SPEED S200 Video Software Adrenaline Mojo Camera Deck Format Notes amp Information Only Panasonic AJ D250E Device Setup See Notes Windows XP XPDV v3 5 x Macintosh Software Only Not qualified for the XPRO v4 0 x software only applications Avid has tested up to Mac NCXP v5 0 x OSX 10 2 6 Macintosh Windows XP Software Only The firmware on this Not Qualified deck must be updated to work with WinXP DirectShow To get the latest version of the DIF firmware in the AJ D230 press the Local Menu Remote switch to the Menu position while pressing the Eject button on the front panel Press the FF up button while pressing the REW mode button The software versions IF AV SYS etc should 802 DIF IN CH 0 63 for Macintosh Adrenaline Mojo Not Qualified 803 DIF OUT CH 0 63 for Adrenaline Mojo 805 DIF REC SEL ERASE o 806 DIF CONFIG 10 o 807 DIF STD IN OFF Macintosh Software Only Not qualified for the software only applications Avid has tested up to Mac OSX 10 2 6 Windows XP Software Only The firmware on this deck must be updated to work with WinXP DirectShow To get the latest version of the DIF firmware in the AJ D230 press the Local Menu Remote switch to the Menu position while pressing the Eject button on the front pane
12. plications We NCXP v5 0 x have tested up to Mac OSX 10 2 6 Macintosh Not Qualified Panasonic AJ D950 NTSC NCA v5 0 1 SDI amp COMPONENT PAL Sharp VL WD250 NTSC Unreliable with XPDV v3 5x XPDV v3 5 x MCA v1 0 1 unreliable NCA v5 0 1 Video Camera Deck Format Sony BVW 75 NTSC COMPONENT Sony DCR PC100 NTSC Sony DCR PC120E Sony DCR TRV17 NTSC N Sony DCR TRV27 Sony DCR TRV30 NTSC TSC Sony DCR TRV900 Sony DCR TRV950 NTSC Sony DCR VX1000 NTSC Sony DCR VX2000 NTSC Sony DNW A75 NTSC SDI amp COMPONENT PAL Sony DRV 1000 NTSC Sony DCR TRV900E Notes amp Information i i Device Setup Use the Sony DCR TRV900 machine template Device Setup If the template is not available in your application 3 5 x or earlier download it from the Avid Knowledge Center Device Setup Use the Sony DCR TRV900 machine template Digital Cut Recording to tape is done in non drop frame timecode During digital cut the client monitor is intermittently black and white although the material recorded on the tape Software Adrenaline Only unreliable XPDV v3 5 x NCA v5 0 1 xv was SS XPDV v3 5 x MCA v1 0 1 NCA v5 0 1 XPDV v3 5 x XPDV v3 5 x X XPDV v3 5 x MCA v1 0 1 XPRO v4 0 x NCA v5 0 1 NCXP v5 0 x XPDV v3 5 x XPRO v4 0 x NCXP v5 0 x MCA v1 0 1 NCA v5 0 1 E I I XPDV v3 5 x MCA v1 0 1 XPRO v4 0 x NCA v5 0 1 NCXP v5 0 x NCA v5 0 1 an l
13. v5 0 1 NCXP v5 0 x i Sony DSR PD150 NTSC Device Setup A V gt DV function must be set to OFF to XPDV v3 5 x MCA v1 0 1 see output on the Client monitor XPRO v4 0 x NCA v5 0 1 NCXP v5 0 x N Sony PVW 2800 COMPONENT Sony UVW 1800 a ici i caso NCA v5 0 1 Video Software Adrenaline Mojo Camera Deck Format Notes amp Information Only COMPONENT PAL o S S T I Transcoders Canopus ADVC 100 NTSC Device Setup Avid recommends that you do not hot plug this device XPDV v3 5 x PAL Como ProSDI MKII NTSC Not supported on Macintosh There is no menu option to use with the Macintosh XPRO v4 0 x NTSC SDI amp Analog not supported due to image quality NCXP v5 0 x PAL SDI amp Analog supported Formac Studio DV NTSC Device Setup When using S video In and FireWire Out set mode to A XPDV v3 5 x sa eal Notes Analog video output quality is not good enrol Laird Blue Flame Pro NTSC XPDV v3 5 x i n AG Device Setup Device requires reference Notes Analog audio output is low Device Setup Device requires reference Notes Analog audio output is low e r_ _ _____r_r PAL Laird LIM 5500 FS NISC E Laird LTM 5500F5 PAL X Miranda DV Bridge NTSC Device Setup Watch the switches on the back PAL NTSC DV DVCPRO RS422 set to XPDV v3 5 x PAL tributary Do not hot plug Issues AES EBU output inconsistent ProMax DA MAX NTSC
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