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User Manual
Version
1.1.1
1151 Duryea Avenue Irvine, CA 92614, USA
Phone (949) 852-8404 Fax (949) 852-1226
www.ffv.com
The design of the sideKick HD and the sideKick HD manual is proprietary.
No part of the sideKick HD Manual may be copied or modified without the written consent of Fast Forward Video, Inc.
Printed in the U.S.A.
April 2012
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Summary of Contents for FFV sideKick HD
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Page 1: User Manual
The design of the sideKick HD and the sideKick HD manual is proprietary. No part of the sideKick HD Manual may be copied or modified without the written consent of Fast Forward Video, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. April 2012... - Page 2 The Monitor Screen ....................11 Record Mode Playback Mode Jog / Scrub / Turbo The SET-UP Menu ....................12 Volume Audio Output Record Mode Video Input Audio Input Video Standard Loop Playback CLIP MANAGEMENT access sideKick HD Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc...
- Page 3 Serial Number The CLIP MANAGEMENT Screen ................14 Clip Window Clip List Re-Name Clip Name Next Clip Delete Clip Formatting the Drive ....................15 Updating Firmware ....................16 Post Production ....................17 Specifications .......................18 Limited Warranty ....................19 sideKick HD Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc...
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Page 4: Important Notice
Important Notice STATIC PRECAUTIONS: The sideKick HD has been built to meet the demands of a video production environment. However, the hardware is subject to the same dangers from static as any other electronic device. Use care when connecting or disconnecting cables. -
Page 5: Overview
6-18 volts DC or from AC line voltage using the included power adapter. • Recording can commence by pressing the big red Record button, or sideKick HD can be set to sense incoming time code from the camera and automatically start/stop recording when the camera's time code starts and stops. -
Page 6: Quick Start Guide
(mini XLR) to the POWER port located on the bottom of the unit. (Please note special battery mount cables are available as an accessory from www.ffv.com.) 2. Turn On sideKick HD - Turn POWER on by sliding down the recessed switch located on the right side of the unit. -
Page 7: Drive Installation
Drive Installation The Solid State Drives (SSD) used by sideKick HD are not proprietary. We do recommend that you use only the drives recommended by Fast Forward Video. See the sideKick HD webpage (www.ffv.com) for a list of recommended drives, their part numbers and vendors. -
Page 8: Connections
3. Standard 1/4" 20 Mount (threaded screw hole - female) - Allows sideKick HD to be mounted to a camera using a hot shoe adapter, or an adjustable arm, as well as a tripod, 15mm rail rig or any support system using a standard 1/4"... -
Page 9: Front Panel Controls
11. Power Switch - This switch is recessed and on the right side of the unit. Slide down and hold 1 second to power on or slide down and hold 5 seconds to power off. sideKick HD Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc... -
Page 10: The Screen Scheme
The Screen Scheme sideKick HD has a few different screens, each with its own purpose. The MONITOR Screen is your main operational view. This screen will be used for a few things, such as camera pass-thru, a confidence monitor when recording and basic playback of clips. -
Page 11: The Monitor Screen
Confidence Monitor Green LED Red LED Playback Mode - Jog Playback Mode - Scrub Yellow LED Yellow LED The Drive Space Icon turns yellow and then red as the drive approaches 100% utilization. sideKick HD Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc... - Page 12 (■) button to complete the clip. If the attached camera is providing timecode through the video input, choosing CAMERA TIME CODE will allow sideKick HD to start and stop recording based on rolling timecode coming from the camera. If CAMERA TIME CODE is selected, the red RECORD button from the front of the unit will not operate the record function.
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Page 13: The Set-Up Menu (Continued)
CLIP MANAGEMENT Screen (see Page 14) Page 2 Codec - sideKick HD is a multi-codec capable recorder. To select a codec for the next clip to be recorded in, scroll through the installed codecs in this list.This selection does not change the codec for an already recorded clip. -
Page 14: The Clip Management Screen
"Clip 1" it will stop at "Clip 9", if given "Clip 01" it will stop at "Clip 99". Also the user must set the clip name every time they format (or change) the drive. CLIP Naming Alphabet sideKick HD Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc... - Page 15 ■ Pressing MENU(i) + LIVE(x) + STOP( ) while viewing the MONITOR Screen pops up an "unformat" window, which will erase the entire disk including the FFV format so it can be re-formatted... sideKick HD Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc...
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Page 16: Updating Firmware
2. Download the firmware file to your computer system and then copy it to a solid state drive (SSD) that will be used in the sideKick HD. 3. Install that SSD in the sideKick HD. 4. Power up or re-boot the sideKick HD. -
Page 17: Post Production
SSD to record again. 4. Bring clips into your NLE's project browser or timeline and edit accordingly. 5. It may be helpful to create separate sequences to manage very long clips since sideKick HD's format procedure breaks long clips into sequential 2GB files. -
Page 18: Specifications
Carrying Case future codecs available upgradable via www.ffv.com Protective Pouch 4 to 3 pin Power Adapter Maximum Bit Rate 220 Mbit/s (codec dependent) Camera Shoe to 1/4" 20 Riser *Specifications Subject to Change sideKick HD Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc... -
Page 19: Limited Warranty
If customers register their sideKick HD by mail or on www.ffv.com, Fast Forward Video will extend the warranty to two years from the date of purchase. Customers must register their sideKick HD within 30 days (from date of purchase) to receive the extended warranty period.