PIX-E7
Quick Start Guide
6. Attach and Format Storage
PIX-E monitors can accept a SpeedDrive
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and a high-capacity SD memory card. PIX-E7 records Apple
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ProRes video files to SpeedDrive media. The SpeedDrive and/or SD card may be used to save and load
custom settings.
Note: The drive(s) must be formatted by the PIX-E7 before using with the monitor.
To attach a SpeedDrive:
1. Position the SpeedDrive so that the USB plug lines up to the USB
connector on the back of the monitor.
2. Depress the spring-loaded retainer clip and slide the SpeedDrive
into the USB connector. The retainer clip will spring up with a click
to let you know when the SpeedDrive is secure.
To install an SD card:
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Slide the SD card into the SD Memory Card slot on the left panel of
the monitor.
To format a drive:
1. Connect the drive to be formatted; ensure the SD card is inserted or the SpeedDrive is attached.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Turn and press the Control knob to select Recorder & Drives > Erase/Re-format Drive.
4. Turn and press the Control knob to select the sub-option associated with the preferred drive.
Sub-options include: SpeedDrive, SD Card, or Both drives.
5. A confirmation dialog will appear on screen asking if you want to continue.
Turn and press the Control knob to select Yes to continue. An on-screen keyboard appears.
6. Either accept the default volume name (PIX-E) or use the keyboard to enter a new volume name.
7. Select OK to continue.
7. Recording and Playback
PIX-E monitors record edit-ready Apple ProRes QuickTime (.mov) files to SpeedDrive mSATA SSD media.
To begin recording:
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Press the Record (REC) soft key button.
Note: If the transport controls (REC, STOP, PLAY) are not visible, press ALT to switch the soft keys to their alternative
functionality.
While recording, the REC soft key label appears red as does the timecode, file name, and absolute
time—all three of which are located in the Information bar. Also, the LED on the SpeedDrive illuminates
amber while files are being written to the drive.
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Do not remove the SpeedDrive while its LED is illuminated.
To play recorded video files:
1. Press the Files soft key button and use the Control knob to select a file.
2. Press the Play soft key button. While playing, the Play soft key button switches to Pause. You can
also press the Stop soft key button to stop playback.
8. Using the Monitoring Tools
To activate a monitoring tool:
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Press the soft key button for the chosen monitoring tool, such as PEAK for peaking. Each soft key
label appears green when the monitoring tool is activated.
Each monitoring tool has settings associated with it, which may be viewed and adjusted via a menu
that appears superimposed over the image, covering only the lower portion of the screen.
To view or adjust a monitoring tool’s settings:
1. Press and hold the soft key button associated with the monitoring tool.
2. Use the touch screen or Control knob to select and modify settings accordingly.
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