G.D.B. International - Datavideo DN-40 Recorder with DV, Component, Composite and Canon XLR

Datavideo DN-40 Recorder with DV, Component, Composite and Canon XLR

The Datavideo DN-40 (formerly known as the nNovia QCR Deck) is a 1U half rack recorder based on the DN-10. Significant departures from the DN-10 include Component (YPbPr) input, Canon XLR balanced audio I/O ports, RS232 (DB9) control and FFW and rewind buttons on the front panel.

Also, the DN-40 is clip-centric in that play is restricted to the current clip giving the possibility of loop playing any one clip within the bin. The DN-40 will also play back Mediapacs recorded by other nNovia recorders and the Hitachi's Z-DR1 Camera. Audavi Mediapacs are sold separately.

The DN-40 can be used as a desktop recorder or mounted on a rack (rack kit included).

Note
This recorder will not support HDV at 720p.

Key Features

Compact & lightweight
Media is removable, housed in a patented shock protection system: Mediapac.
Mediapac is available in capacities from 40 to 250GB.
For harsh environments, Mediapac is also available in Solid State capacities of 4, 8 and 16 GB.
Mediapac can be connected directly to computer via optional USB or IEEE-1394 cable
Create a 6 GB partition not seen by the recorder. Partition can hold any data desired.
Organize content as you record; 99 Bins, each with up to 97 numbered clips
Backlit LCD displays detailed current information
Two selectable user operating modes

VTR mode

Simple VTR like push-button controls
8 seconds of pre-record
Playback from Last Clip
Create a clip with no frame lost while recording
Quick access to clips on playback
Bin Number Memorization through recycling of power
Editable Time & Date Recording
Timelapse Recording: Preset increments or Trigger
Selectable Auto Play & Auto Record on power up

HDD mode

No drivers required
Selectable (After Recording!) File System: Fat32 or NTFS
File Types: AVI, MOV, MXF (OP1A), M2T* (Digital mode only)
Supports Different Volume ID's: Mount multiple units at once

One IEEE-1394 DV Input /Output 6-pin connector for HDD and camera interface
Analogue connections are Composite and S-video, 2 channels of unbalanced audio and SMPTE time code input.
Anti-Shock Engineering
Robust Transactional File System
Tally Light: Record Indicator and Low Capacity Drive Indicator
Firmware Update via 1394
Remote control using Sony's 422 protocol with extensive device specific commands
Operates either with Battery or A/C Adapter

* M2T files are used for HDV recordings and are not natively editable with Final Cut Pro at this time. Mpeg Streamclip and ffMpegx software can be used to convert these files for use in FCP.

Audavi Mediapacs and Accessories

Audavi Mediapacs are a rugged recording media that the DN-40 recorder records onto. Audavi Mediapacs are available in 40GB to 250GB sizes, with -30°C to +85°C extended temperature, with faster hard drive speeds and in 4GB-16GB solid state versions. The Mediapacs are sold separately.

Note: that the 160GB Mediapacs and the 32GB solid state Mediapacs are recommended only for the nNovia ProFlex.

Click here for the entire Audavi range.

Specifications

Analogue Video Inputs	Composite (BNC) and Component (3xBNC) 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohms internally terminated
Analogue Video Outputs	Composite (BNC), 1.0Vp-p, must be terminated
Audio Inputs and Outputs	2 Channels (L/R) Balanced (2 x 3pin XLR in, 1 x 5-pin XLR out) 0 dbU with +12 dB head room
Audio Sampling Rate	48kHz 16bit, 32kHz 12bit (user selectable)
Time Code In	SMPTE (BNC), 0.5V to 5.0Vp-p
Digital Video In/Out	IEEE-1394 (6-pin), 400Mbps max
Recording and Playback Formats	Analogue Inputs and Outputs: DV25 Digital Input and Output: DV25 and HDV
Supported HDV Formats	SONY 1080i @ 50/60 fps Canon 1080i (all frame rates) (Different HDV formats not supported in the same bin. Also, 720p is not supported.)
Recording Time (minutes per 10GB)	DV25: 46.3 HDV: 49.4 at 1080i
Recording Time (GB per Hour)	DV25: <13GB/hour HDV: <13GB/hour (1080i)
Media File Format	DV25: .avi (Type II Microsoft, Canopus), .mov, .mxf (OP1A) HDV: .m2t
Operating File System Compatibility	FAT32, NTFS (user selectable)
Control	Front Panel Buttons, IEEE-1394 Device Control and RS-232 (using Sony RS-422 protocol)
Power Input	4-pin XLR
Input Voltage Requirement	12V typical, 8V min , 24V max
Power Consumption @ 12V	Idle: 4.3W, Play/Record: 6W, HDD mode: 5.3W
Size (H x W x D)	1RU high, 1/2 rack wide, 246mm deep
Weight	1.85kg (without Mediapac)
Temperature	Operating: +4°C to +40°C Non-Operating: -40°C to +65°C
Vibration	Operating: 1.0G (5-500 Hz) Non-Operating: 5.0G (10-500 Hz)
Shock	Operating: 250G (2ms) Non-Operating: 5,000 (0.5ms)

Rear Connections

DC Power In - Standard 4-pin XLR connector. Unit requires DC voltage ranging from 6V to 18V and consumes an average of 6W.
Power switch - Turns the unit on and off.
Audio Inputs (Balanced XLR, Channel 1 [Left]) - The configuration is balanced and the level is 0 dBU with 12 dB of head room.
Audio Inputs (Balanced XLR, Channel 2 [Right]).
Audio Outputs - Channels 1 and 2 share this 5-pin XLR connector. The configuration is balanced and the gain through the system is 0 dB.
Time code In - SMPTE compatible time code is input at this BNC. When present, the time code will be inserted in the analogue video stream during record.
Component In [Y] - If both Component and Composite video are present at the same time, the DN-40 defaults to Component video.
Component In [B-Y]
Component In [R-Y]
Composite In If both Component and Composite video are present at the same time, the DN-40 defaults to Component video.
Composite Video Out - This output is always live regardless of the source video, analogue or digital (SD only).
Firewire Input/Output connector - 6-pin IEEE-1394 (400Mbps) connector used to send and receive digital signals as well as to connect as a Hard Disk to a computer. Power is not accepted from this connector.
RS232 - Standard serial port used to remotely control the DN-40. The protocol is Sony 422 (+extensions). The command set is found in Appendix B of the Manual.