Tag: Pix-270i

PIX-270i Firmware v2.30

New

  • File copy function: Allows user to copy a file from one drive to another via File List or PIXNET.
  • Reel copy function: Allows user to copy a folder from one drive to another via File List or PIXNET.
  • Support for grouped playback of non-native QuickTime MOV files.
  • Support timecode stamps of non-native QuickTime MOV files.

Changes

  • Headphone solo is no longer rippled through to other units in the group.
  • Avid ®DNxHD codec change to better handle noisy video signals.

Fixed

  • Non-native interlaced QuickTime MOV files stutter before resuming playback from a paused state.
  • Long delay going from Pause to Play with non-native QuickTime MOV files.
  • Rare Media Too Slow Errors immediately after initiating Record when recording Audio Only.
  • RED Filename Format gets out of sync with metadata coming from RED cameras after SDI disconnection or RED Camera power cycle.

Connecting 970/PIX260i/270i with the Yamaha 01V96 via Dante Audio Networking

Connect Primary ethernet port on PIX rack units and 01V and computer to unmanaged switch.

The Sound Devices/Video Devices 970, PIX 260i, and PIX 270i units benefit from the inclusion of Dante digital audio networking capability. Dante allows for many channels of digital audio to be transferred between any Dante-compatible devices on a Dante network. Utilizing Dante, microphones, preamplifiers, mixers, recorders and many other devices may be connected together on one common, Ethernet-based network allowing for clean and simple physical connections as well as pristine, ground-loop and noise-free audio. Dante provides additional functionality in that any or all channels of audio may be routed to any of the Dante devices on the network independently.

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PIX-270i Firmware v2.20

New

  • All metadata edits ripple to grouped units for previous, current and next takes including scene, take, notes, track names, circle status, false take and scene increments. This signifies the most comprehensive and advanced sharing of metadata between a master recorder and its backup, making the backup recorder a true mirror of the master.
  • Create and download sound reports (.csv) directly from within PIXNET making it easy to email directly from a computer or other browser enabled device.
  • Ability to play multichannel .wav files recorded using other applications/devices e.g. 6-series, 7-series, Protools, Adobe Audition, Audacity etc.
  • False Takes Directory. False takes are now sent to a False Take folder instead of being deleted.
  • PIXNET Phrase List Manager. Manage your phrase lists directly from PIXNET.
  • PIXNET False Take command.
  • Remaining Time playback display option. Choose Normal or Remaining Time from the Menu>System>Playback ABS display menu.
  • Adjustable Meter Peak Hold Time (0-5 secs).
  • Fast Track Arming in Audio Screen using FILES + Encoder Press shortcut.
  • Fast Headphone Soloing in Audio Screen using encoder to scroll between tracks once in Solo Mode (Audio + LCD).
  • Grayed out meters for easy identification of disarmed tracks.
  • New Dante Settings menu for configuring Dante redundancy, primary, and secondary IP parameters.
  • DC In Voltage display.
  • System warnings now trigger GPIO outputs.
  • Support for playing back PIX-E5(H) Apple ProRes 422 and 4444 files.
  • Ability to adjust video playback horizontal and vertical sync timing. It is now possible to adjust the timing offset of video playback from the incoming sync input. Two new menus:
    (a) Menu>Timecode/Sync> H Sync offset – allows user to set horizontal system timing by pixels.
    (b) Menu>Timecode/Sync> V Sync Offset – allows user to set vertical system timing by lines.
  • New Sync Ref – Video Playback option – Sync In (PB). Video output is synchronous with SYNC IN during playback and stop. In stop mode, black is output from the SDI and HDMI outputs. This mode maintains a glitch-free synchronous output when switching between stop and playback.
  • Seamless playback of video and audio across files. Ideal for playback of file split recordings or playlists. Requires that the files are of the same file res/rate and codec.
  • Ability to playback ProRes4444 files that contain an alpha channel.
  • New Noise Reduction option in the Video menu, subtly reduces noise in incoming video signal.

Changes

  • Updated version of Dante hardware (Brooklyn II) firmware to v3.8.0.24
  • Faster Ethernet File Transfer
  • Added notifications to alert user that a drive has not been formatted by the PIX or 970 and if there has been a drive error at start of recording
  • Improvements to grouping reliability especially when using static IPs
  • General improvements in handling Dante stream assignments and events
  • Support for playback of non-native ProRes and DNxHD QuickTime .mov files with up to 16 audio streams from NLEs including Avid, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premier
  • Audio screen’s track highlight change to make it easier to see if a track is armed
  • LTC embedded in line 10 and VITC in lines 9 and 571 of SDI stream

Fixed

  • Fixed a very rare AV offset issue resulting in audio leading video by a few seconds
  • Rare image complexity issues that could cause dropped or corrupt frames
  • Added GPIO debounce to prevent static inadvertently stopping recording
  • Occasionally upon network interruption and reconnection, track sources were losing their Dante stream assignments
  • Network interruption on one of the networks in Dante Redundancy mode could cause track sources lose their Dante stream assignments
  • Intermittent auto-muting of Dante channels after rebooting PIX
  • Prevented Audio Mode media errors taking other drives out of record
  • Drive Too Slow errors when recording poly audio files
  • Ext TC loop thru causing PIXNET flashing, drive activity and pre-roll to stop functioning when switching between 29.97 and 23.98 frame rates
  • If next scene is different from current scene, changing the take number on the current take should not increment the next take’s take number.
  • Parity generation issue on the MADI Output
  • Playback of fragmented files is improved.
  • Various PIXNET bugs

PIX-270i Firmware v2.12

Video Devices PIX 270i firmware – (v2.12) provided a stability patch for the previously released version 2.10. This patch fixed an issue where video recordings could become corrupt while PIXNet was connected.

The new features and changes, first released in v2.10, and described below, still apply to v2.12.

Warranty – Main Products

Products (1 plus 1) : Sound Devices Products Warranty

Items covered by this warranty:

Audio:

302, 442, 442N, 552, 633, 664, 688, 702, 702T, 722, 744T, 788T, 788T-SSD, 833, 888, A10-RACK, A10-RX, A10-TX, A10-TX-US, A20-Mini, A20-Nexus, A20-Nexus Go, A20-Opto, A20-Outpost-NL, A20-RX, A20-SuperNexus, A20-TX, CL-12, HX-3, MD-4, MixPre, MixPre-10 II, MixPre-10M, MixPre-10T, MixPre-3, MixPre-3 II, MixPre-3M, MixPre-6, MixPre-6 II, MixPre-6M, MixPre-D, MM-1, MP-1, MP-2, Scorpio, USBPre, USBPre 2

Sound Devices, LLC warrants the items listed above against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) year from date of original retail purchase. Users who register their product directly with Sound Devices Technical Support using the online form or by phone, will receive an additional ONE (1) year of warranty coverage, extending the complete warranty period to TWO (2) years from the date of original retail purchase. In order to extend the warranty coverage period, registration must be completed within the initial ONE (1) year warranty period. Products must be purchased through authorized Sound Devices resellers to qualify for Warranty coverage. Damage resulting from the opening of a Sound Devices product or attempted repairs by a non-authorized Sound Devices repair technician will void warranty coverage.

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. Warranty claims due to severe service conditions will be addressed on an individual basis.

THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE. SOUND DEVICES, LLC DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOUND DEVICES, LLC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. Because some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitations set forth above, they may not apply in all cases.

For all service, including warranty repair, please contact Sound Devices for an RMA (return merchandise authorization) before sending your unit in for repair. Product returned without an RMA number may experience delays in repair. When sending a unit for repair, please do not include accessories, including SSD drives, CF cards, batteries, power supplies, carry cases, cables, or adapters unless instructed by Sound Devices. Sound Devices repairs and replacements may be completed using refurbished, returned or used parts that have been factory certified as functionally equivalent to new parts.

Sound Devices, LLC

Services Repair RMA #XXXXX

E7556 State Road 23 and 33
Reedsburg, WI 53959 USA
Telephone: +1-608-524-0625

PIX 270i, PIX 260i and 970 Dante Network Switch Guidelines

The Sound Devices 970 Audio Recorder and the Video Devices rack mount video recorders, PIX 270i and PIX 260i, utilize the Dante audio over IP protocol to allow the transport of high quality, multi-channel, low latency audio over standard Ethernet networks. While all Ethernet switches will pass Dante traffic, Audinate provides a few guidelines on how to choose the appropriate network switch.

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