Video Devices PIX-E5 Bedienungsanleitung
PIX-E5 / PIX-E5H
Recording Field Monitor
User Guide
Sound Devices, LLC
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Trademarks
The “wave” logo and USBPre are registered trade-
marks, and FileSafe, PowerSafe, Wave Agent, and
PIX-Assist are trademarks of Sound Devices, LLC.
Apple is a registered trademark, and Mac and OS X
are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries. Windows is a registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries. Gorilla is a registered
trademark of Corning Incorporated.
Symbol Description
> This symbol is used to show the order in
which you select menu commands and
sub-options, such as: System > Version
Info indicates you use the Control knob
to navigate the Main menu and select
System followed by Version Info.
+ A plus sign is used to show button or
keystroke combinations.
For instance, ALT+MENU means to hold
the ALT button down as you press the
MENU button. Ctrl+V means to hold the
Control key down and press the V key
simultaneously.
iA note provides recommendations and
important related information. The
text for notes also appear italicized in
a different color.
⚠A cautionary warning about a specic
action that could cause harm to you,
the device, or cause you to lose data.
Follow the guidelines in this document
or on the unit itself when handling elec-
trical equipment. The text for caution-
ary notes also appear bold and italicized
in a different color.
PIX-E5 User Guide • Rev 1-D • September 10, 2015
This document is distributed by Sound Devices, LLC
in PDF format only. E-published in the USA.
Manual Conventions
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Revision History
This table provides the revision history of this guide, including cross-reference links to “what’s new”
and/or modied within the guide.
Rev# Date Firmware
Version
Description
1-A July 2015 v1.00 Initial Ofcial Publication for PIX-E5 launch
1-B Aug 2015 v1.01/v1.02 Updates that addressed the 4K speckling and added one feature:
• File deletion - See “Deleting Recorded Files” on page 45
1-C Aug 2015 v1.03/v1.04 Updates for PIX-E5H product launch & feature enhancements:
• HDMI Record Triggers - See “Setting up a Record Trigger” on
page 48
• Increased channels for HDMI I/O - See “Setting up Audio In-
put” on page 54 and “Routing Audio Output” on page 56
• QuickBoot Timer - See note in table located in “Top and Front
Panels” on page 7
• File List HH:MM:SS Duration - See “” on page 50
1-D Sept 2015 v1.05 Update with feature enhancements:
• LUTs - See “Using LUTs” on page 34
• Custom LUTs - See “Uploading Custom LUTs” on page 36
• HDMI Record Triggers for Panasonic - See “Setting up a Record
Trigger” on page 48
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Table of Contents
Overview of the Chassis 7
Top and Front Panels .............................7
Left Side Panel...................................9
Back and Bottom Panels .........................10
Right Side Panel ................................11
Menus and Navigation 13
Touch Screen and Tactile Controls .................13
Accessing the MAIN MENU Screen .................13
Toggling On-Screen Display Elements ..............14
Toggling Soft Key Button Functionality.............15
Monitor Soft Keys.............................16
Record Soft Keys..............................16
Using Soft Key Menus ...........................17
Configuring the On-Screen Display ................18
USB Keyboard ..................................19
PIX-Assist Monitoring Suite 21
Overview ......................................21
Assist Tools .....................................22
Using False Colors.............................22
Using Zebras .................................24
Using Zoom ..................................25
Using Peaking ................................27
Scopes.........................................29
Using the Waveform Monitor...................29
Using the Vectorscope .........................31
Using the Histogram ..........................32
Using 4-Way Monitoring .........................33
Using LUTs .....................................34
Uploading Custom LUTs........................36
Using Markers ..................................37
Resetting Monitor Defaults .......................40
Storage 41
SpeedDrive.....................................41
SD Memory Card................................42
Metadata and File Name Format ..................42
File Name Formats ............................43
Formatting Storage Drives........................44
Working with Files ..............................44
Deleting Recorded Files ........................45
Transferring Files to a Computer ................45
Recording and Playback 47
Record and Playback Icons........................47
Recording......................................47
Choosing a Video Input Source .................48
Setting up a Record Trigger ....................48
Selecting a Video Codec .......................49
Setting PsF Options ...........................49
FileSafe......................................50
Viewing the File List ...........................51
Playing Back Recorded Files.......................51
Audio 53
Using the Audio Screen ..........................53
Setting up Audio Input ..........................54
Setting up Tracks................................55
Routing Audio Output...........................56
Adjusting Headphone Warning Bell Level ........57
Timecode 59
Setting a Timecode Mode ........................59
Toggling Drop Frame Timecode ...................60
Setting the Rec Run Timecode Value ...............60
System Functions 61
Time and Date..................................61
Setting the Date and Time .....................62
Updating Firmware .............................62
Checking Version and Serial Number...............63
Saving and Recalling Settings .....................63
Restoring Factory Default Settings .................64
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Specifications 65
PIX-E5 Specifications.............................65
Video .......................................65
Audio .......................................66
Storage......................................66
Timecode ....................................67
Power.......................................67
Physical......................................67
Environmental ...............................67
PIX-E5H Specifications ...........................68
Video .......................................68
Audio .......................................68
Storage......................................69
Timecode ....................................69
Power.......................................69
Physical......................................69
Environmental ...............................69
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Topics in this section include:
Overview of the Chassis
Top and Front Panels
The PIX-E5 and PIX-E5H are specically
designed and built for the rigors of eld
production.
The chassis is made of high-strength,
thermally conductive aluminum. As
well as providing maximum durability,
the case doubles as a heat-sink,
providing excellent cooling of the inner
electronics.
By design, the PIX-E chassis gets very
warm, wicking away the heat from
the internal components. This design
ensures that the internal components
stay cool for years of trouble-free
operation in the most demanding
environments.
The top panel features the Power switch, a Power LED, a 1/4-inch, 20-threaded
mounting point, and two retainer clips used to secure batteries and the Speed-
Drive to the back of the monitor.
The front panel has a sunlight-readable, 5-inch LCD that is protected behind an
alkali-aluminosilicate sheet of Gorilla® Glass 2, chemically strengthened to be
scratch- and impact-resistant.
Beneath the LCD is a row of buttons, which includes an ALT button on the left,
a MENU button on the right, and in between them, 11 multi-functional soft key
buttons.
Top and Front Panels
Left Side Panel
Back and Bottom Panels
Right Side Panel
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ALT Button
Power Switch
Power LED
Mounting Point
Right
Retainer Clip
Soft Key Buttons
MENU Button
Left
Retainer Clip
LCD
Feature Description
Power Switch & LED Slide the Power switch to the right to turn on the device. While power
is on, the LED will illuminate green. When power is rst turned on, a
splash screen with the Video Devices logo will appear on the LCD.
iPIX-E monitors have a very powerful processor and operating system, so it takes up to 45 seconds
to boot the rst time. However, the QuickBoot™ feature reduces subsequent boot times to just a
few seconds. QuickBoot is enabled for two hours after powering down the monitor. Each time the
monitor is turned off, this timer is reset. During this time, boot times are reduced, but after two
hours, QuickBoot is deactivated and powering on the monitor will result in a normal, longer boot
process.
Retainer Clips The retainer clips snap into place to securely hold batteries and/or
the SpeedDrive™ to the back of the monitor. The right clip, labeled
with a battery icon, secures the right L-mount battery; the left clip,
labeled SSD, holds both the SpeedDrive and the left L-mount battery.
Depress the spring-loaded retainer clips toward the front of the mon-
itor to release the drive and batteries.
Mounting Point Centered on the top and bottom panels, a 1/4-inch, 20 threaded,
stainless-steel mounting point may be used to attach the monitor to
a camera or other production gear, such as the PIX-ARM.
LCD 5-inch LCD touch screen. 1920x1080 pixel resolution. Displays the
user interface, source video, and playback video, as well as operating
information when the on-screen display is active.
ALT Button Toggles alternative functions for the Soft Key buttons. It may be
used in combination with the Control knob to reset a setting to its
default. it may also be used to exit various screens and return to the
live video screen.
MENU Button Displays the Main menu. May also be used to exit various screens.
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OVERVIEW OF THE CHASSIS
Feature Description
Soft Key Buttons Multi-functional buttons. Each soft key button’s function is displayed
as a label on the LCD directly above the button.
Left Side Panel
The left side of the PIX-E5 provides various I/O ports for audio and video. The
PIX-E5H is an HDMI only unit, so it does not have SDI ports.
Headphone Output
HDMI Output
Audio Input
HDMI Input
Headphone Output
HDMI Output
Audio Line Input
HDMI Input
SDI Output
SDI Input
Feature Description
Headphone Output 1/8-inch (3.5mm) unbalanced stereo headphone output.
HDMI Output Outputs HDMI video with up to two channels of embedded audio.
Audio Line Input 1/8-inch (3.5mm) unbalanced, line-level, 2-channel input.
HDMI Input Accepts HDMI (1.4a) signal with two channels of embedded audio.
iThe monitor does not record or display content encoded with HDCP
copy protection.
SDI Output*Outputs up to 8 channels of embedded audio.
SDI Input*
* Applies to PIX-E5 only
Accepts up to 8 channels of embedded audio.
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Back and Bottom Panels
The back panel features two battery mounts and a USB connector for mounting
a SpeedDrive. The bottom panels offers a 1/4-inch, 20-threaded mounting point
to secure the monitor to cameras and other devices.
USB Connector
Battery Mounts
Mounting Point
Protective Cover
Feature Description
Battery Mounts Located on the left and right side of the back panel are two mounts
for Sony® L-Series Lithium-ion batteries, or third-party batteries
compatible with the mount.
USB Connector Centered between the battery mounts on the back panel is the USB
connector for a SpeedDrive with installed mSATA drive.
iThe USB connector cannot be used with any USB-based drive.
Mounting Point Centered on the top and bottom panels, a 1/4-inch, 20 threaded,
stainless-steel mounting point may be used to attach the monitor to
a camera or other production gear, such as the PIX-ARM.
Protective Cover This removable cover is attached with adhesive to the monitor’s bot-
tom panel and protects the connection used for integration with the
optional PIX-LR accessory.
⚠Caution regarding battery usage: There is danger of explosion if the bat-
tery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent
type. Properly recycle batteries. Do not crush, disassemble, incinerate,
dispose in a re or expose batteries to high temperatures.
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