Sound Devices PIX 270i Video Recorder Firmware 2.32

Features and Changes:

New

Support for Dante v3.10, including the following features:

- Supports Dante Lock via Dante Controller

- Detection and display of locked Dante devices in Audio Screen > Input Source

Fixed

- Intermittent half second offsets between audio content and timecode stamp with WAV files.

- When various areas of the User Interface are displayed recording is prevented.

- Intermittent issue where audio doesn’t recover and turns to digital hash after making a switch from a video switcher.

- Word Clock In and Out alignment issue.

- Improved A/V sync of HDMI and SDI Out during Playback of MOV files.

- Improved A/V sync after Pause, Fast-Forward, Rewind, shuttle, and jog events.

- WAV Poly files created by Sound Devices Wave Agent do not playback.

- Audio and timecode offset during playback of WAV files when initiated from File List.

- Sound Report File Name contains extra zeros when Reel name was 4-5 characters.

- Not all Sample Rates shown in Dante Controller are available on the PIX 270i recorder.

Known Issues

The list below are the published Known Issues for the latest PIX 270i Firmware

- If units are grouped for “Play All” playback, they can potentially fall out of sync. In the event this occurs either pause the file, then resume playback, or restart the file.

- When a 1080PsF 10-bit incoming signal scaled and recorded to Standard Def is played then stopped, the image shown on the LCD is incorrect and the Video Input OSD field shows the signal as 12-bit. The problem is cleared by toggling the input video off/on or replugging the video input cable.

Apply Update Using a PIX-Formatted Storage Device:

- Copy the PIX270i_2.32.prg file to the root level of an SSD in a PIX-CADDY or CF memory card. The card or SSD must be formatted as a exFAT volume (The PIX recorder will format volumes as exFAT).

- Power the PIX from a fresh set of batteries or from external DC. Do not perform the update with low batteries or unstable power sources.

- Insert the SSD or CF card with the .prg file.

- Power on the PIX.

- Once booted, push the MENU button to open the Setup Menu. Turn the Control Knob to highlight System, and then push the Control Knob.

- Turn the Control Knob to highlight Update Software, and then push the Control Knob.

- The PIX recorder will search all drives for .prg files and present the first that it finds. If the displayed file is PIX270i_2.32.prg, make sure Yes is highlighted and then push the Control Knob. (If the displayed .prg file is not PIX270i_2.32.prg, then turn the Control Knob to highlight No and cause the PIX to search for other .prg files.)

- A dialog will appear asking "Are you sure?". Make sure Yes is highlighted, then push the Control Knob to initiate the update. The PIX will take a few minutes to update the firmware, indicating its progress. When it is finished it will present a dialog indicating it will shut down. Accept this dialog and the update process is complete.

- Review settings after updating.

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.