Multi-access Video Disk Recorder

MAV-777
The MAV- 777 i s t he f l agshi p versi on of Sonys MAV- 555 Seri es Mul t i - access Vi deo
Di sk Recorder. It i s speci f i cal l y desi gned f or hi gh- def i ni t i on appl i cat i ons such as
ri ch cont ent product i on and post product i on.
Thi s new hi gh- perf ormance model i nheri t s t he operabi l i t y, rel i abi l i t y and
connect i vi t y of t he MAV- 555 t hat i s based on MPEG- 2 4:2:2P@ML compressi on di sk
t echnol ogy. It combi nes VTR- l i ke cont rol panel operat i on wi t h al l t he advant ages of
a di sk recorder t o provi de bot h l i near and non- l i near edi t i ng capabi l i t i es f or t he
demandi ng needs of t odays l i ve, sport s and news product i on appl i cat i ons i n an SD
(St andard Def i ni t i on) syst em.
Leveragi ng Sonys vast experi ence i n t he hi gh def i ni t i on worl d, t he MAV- 777, based
on HDCAM

compressi on and advanced di sk t echnol ogy, of f ers t remendous

capabi l i t i es and vari ous benef i t s f or broadcast ers and maj or product i on compani es
t o f ul f i l l t hei r rapi dl y ri si ng requi rement f or hi gh- def i ni t i on cont ent .
The MAV- 777 provi des uni que f unct i onal i t y wi t h f eat ures and benef i t s i ncl udi ng
i nt ernal down convert ers t hat al l ow you t o share your HD (Hi gh Def i ni t i on) mat eri al
f or day- t o- day SD program product i on whi l e securi ng t he mat eri al f or current and
f ut ure HD appl i cat i ons, t hus enhanci ng product i on ef f i ci ency and i ncreasi ng your HD
asset s. The MAV- 777 not onl y adds f l exi bi l i t y t o your l i ve, sport s and program
product i on appl i cat i ons but i t s al so an i deal vi deo recorder f or your mul t i - channel
HD edi t i ng sui t e i n a mul t i - f ormat era.
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F E A T U R E S & B E N E F I T S
HDCAM

codec for superlative picture quality

The MAV- 777 offers excellent picture quality with the
greatest possible degree of scalability and compatibility
while maintaining a balance of picture quality, response, and
editing and transfer efficiencies
Simultaneous 4- channel synchronous HD A/ V I/ Os
The real- time HD- SDI cards are available to support up to
four simultaneous inputs and outputs in the following
configurations: standard 1 in 1 out, and optional 1 in 3 out,
2 in 2 out, or 3 in 1 out. This multiple- HD channel capability
extends the flexibility of your system configuration.
Internal down converter for system flexibility
All HD- SDI output ports are equipped with down- converted
SD- SDI outputs, so that both HD- SDI and SD- SDI can be
output in parallel for your system convenience. There are
two systems for system configuration flexibility: Output A,
which does not have a superimpose function, and Output B,
which does.
Simultaneous multi- operation with asynchronous
network I/ F
While recording an incoming feed, multiple operators can
immediately begin their editing processes. By using a
network, the operators are able to air the content while
editing. They can also play back files to air with continuous
recording. Each file can be transferred asynchronously and
the transfer rate is dynamically adjustable to the condition of
the port being used. This also offers a path to archival
devices and remote servers.
Familiar VTR- style control panel
For operational convenience, the MAV- 777 is equipped as
standard with the BKMA- 505 Disk Recorder Control Panel.
This familiar VTR- style control panel provides a level of
intuitive operation never before available in a disk recorder.
Anyone who is familiar with front- panel VTR editing can
operate this machine, so there is a very short learning curve.
Specifications
Power requi rement s AC100 to 240 V 10%, 50/ 60 Hz
Power consumpt i on Approx. 700 W
Operat i ng t emperat ure 5 to 40C (41 to 104F)
St orage t emperat ure - 20 to 60C (- 4to 140F)
Humi di t y 25% to 80% (relative humidity)
Mass Approx. 50 kg (110 lbs)
Di mensi ons (W x H x D) 424 x 266 x 661 mm (16.8 x 10.5 x 24.8 inches)
Main frame: 6U, 19- inch standard rack mountable
Supplied accessories
Operat i on manual (1)
Inst al l at i on manual (1)
Optional support components
BKMA- 720 HDCAM Input Board
BKMA- 730 HDCAM Output Board
CH1/2 P1 CH3/4
CH1/2 P2 CH3/4
CH1/2 P3 CH3/4
CH1/2 R1 CH3/4
CH1/2 R2 CH3/4
CH1/2 R3 CH3/4
~ AC IN
R1
R2
P1
P2
REFERENCE
IN HD OUT
IN SD OUT
AUDIO IN (AES/EBU) AUDIO OUT (AES/EBU)
TIME CODE IN TIME CODE OUT
R1 P1 P2 P3
P1 P2 P3
R2 SYSTEM
VIDEO CONTROL (REMOTE)
IN1(R1) IN2(P1) IN/OUT1(VTR)
IN3(R2/P3) IN4(R3/P2) IN/OUT2(VTR)
TOMAVE-F555
REMOTE
PARALLEL I/O(50P)
ANALOG
COMPOSITE
(SUPER)
SD SDI
(SUPER) HD SDI
(SUPER)
HD SDI IN HD SDI OUT
D CONV SDI OUT
1 2
1 2 (SUPER)
D CONV
SDI OUT (SUPER) SPARE
INPUT MONITOR
HD SDI IN HD SDI OUT
D CONV SDI OUT
1 2
1 2 (SUPER)
D CONV
SDI OUT (SUPER) SPARE
INPUT MONITOR
MONITOR OUT
R
L
10 BASE-T
HDW VTRs
HDW VTR
HD-SDI
HD-SDI
Network
BVE-9100 Editing Control Unit
HDS-X3000
Series
Multi bit-rate
Router
MVS-8000
Series
Multi Format
Production
Switcher
Source
Monitors
C.G.
Master Monitor
MAV-777 MAV-777
(3) Synchronized Playout of Key & Fill
(2) Converts CG File to Video
(1) Temporary Buffer
for Compositing
Supports Sony VTR protocol
The MAV- 777 can be controlled from a variety of control
devices via RS- 422A, which means you can keep using
Sony control devices such as Sony BVE Series editors and
other compatible controllers. This makes it easier to
integrate the MAV- 777 into existing linear editing systems to
process non- linear editing. In addition, the MAV- 777
supports Sony Disk Protocol. Existing third party
manufacturers controllers for the MAV- 555 are compatible
with the MAV- 777.
Smooth scene search for editing efficiency
With the familiar and convenient VTR- like scene search
capability, the MAV- 777 can accurately and quickly search
audio and video during editing with excellent response: Jog
1.0 times with DJS (Digital Jog Sound), Var. 1.0 times,
shuttle 500 times. In addition, in shuttle mode, it provides
whole frames of images at up to four times normal speed.
Real time audio and video editing with effects
A/ V Split Editing Independently by Channels, Audio Cross
Fades, Slide, Swap, Mix Down, Voice Over, and A/ V Level
Controls are all available at real time to the user. The
MAV- 777 provides the following effects for A/ B roll editing
using an internal mix bus and two playback ports: Dissolve,
Wipe, and Audio Crossfade for smooth sound transition in
audio editing. Insert Editing and Non- linear Editing are also
included.
Ethernet file directory browsing
File Searching, Remote Control, and Self- diagnosis/ Log
Extraction/ Set up are controllable through a standard PC
with dedicated file browser software installed over an
Ethernet computer network.
High reliability
The MAV- 777 is designed with RAID technology, mirrored
file list data, on- line data rebuild, and a shock- resistant
design, which enables it to be used in a wide range of
demanding environments from the studio to OB operations.
System example of MAV- 777 for post production application in an HD environment
(1) Temporary Buffer for Compositing
Advant age:
Improves operability for editing without
rewinding the tape.
Feat ures:
Background recording operation.
Quick cue up and instant replay.
VTR- like response.
(2) Converts CG File to Video
Advant age:
Easy to apply a Computer Graphics (CG) file to
a linear editing system.
Feat ures:
Imports CG file from computer over network.
Converts CG file created on Graphics Workstation
computer to video over network.
(3) Synchronized Playout of Key & Fill
Advant age:
Synchronizes key and fill playback during recording
by using a single MAV- 777 as two players and one
recorder to reduce system cost.
Feat ures:
Synchronized playout
Background recording operation.
Quick cue up and instant replay.