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  • Page 1 Phone: (949) 852-8404 FAX: (949) 852-1226 http://www.ffv.com The design of the DigiDeck and this manual is proprietary. No part of the DigiDeck manual may be copied or modified without the written consent of Fast Forward Video, Inc., printed in the U.S.A.
  • Page 2 MAINTENANCE Precautions The DigiDeck has been built to meet the demands of a studio environment, however, the hardware is subject to the same dangers from static as any other electronic device. Use care when connecting or disconnecting cables. IMPORTANT: Take care not to introduce any moisture into the unit. Electronic assemblies are sensitive to static electricity, due to the electrostatic sensitive devices used within the circuitry.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    9.2 RECORD M 9.3 PLAYBACK M 9.4 EDIT MENU 9.5 PLAYLIST MENU 9.6 PLAYLIST MENU FUNCTIONS 9.7 DISK MENU TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE DigiDeck CONTROLLER SOFTWARE 20-25 LIMITED WARRANTY DigiDeck digital video recorder™ Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc. Revised 1/20/04...

  • Page 4: Overview

    The DigiDeck series of digital video recorders combines the industry's best image quality with a comprehensive feature set and a comparatively low price, which is the hallmark of Fast Forward Video's products. The DigiDeck digital video recorders are also designed to develop and evolve as the industry changes. New features are implemented regularly, most of which can be easily implemented by updating the deck’s firmware, down-loadable via FFV's Web site, http://www.ffv.com (see page 7 for...

  • Page 5: Rear Panel Description

    ANALOG VIDEO INPUTS - Composite and Y/C (S-Video) input. ANALOG VIDEO OUTPUTS – Composite, Y/C (S-Video) and component (optional). RS-422 - MACHINE CONTROL (DB9 CONNECTOR) - This connector is for controlling the DigiDeck from an external RS-422 device or via PC (utilizing supplied RS-232 to RS-422 converter).

  • Page 6: Connection And Setup

    Audio (Ch. 1 & Ch. 2.) REFERENCE MONITOR Genlock Reference DigiDeck Dual Channel (Model DD-D) shown (Source Deck) RS-422 CONTROLLER PRODUCTION SWITCHER PERSONAL COMPUTER RUNNING OPTIONAL PLAYBACK CONTROL SOFTWARE DigiDeck digital video recorder™ Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc. Revised 1/20/04...

  • Page 7: Hard Drive Installation And Formatting Procedure

    Most hard disks come with a "low-level" format from the manufacturer. However, the disk may still need to be formatted for the DigiDeck, so that the video data files created by the DigiDeck are stored properly. This is done by simply clearing the disk from the clear disk menu in the touch screen. When installing a brand new drive, on power up the DigiDeck will automatically detect that it needs formatting, and the touch screen will prompt you to the clear disc menu for formatting the drive.

  • Page 8: Firmware Updating Procedure

    Hook up the DigiDeck to your computer: Connect a DB9 straight through cable to the RS 422 port located on the back panel of the DigiDeck; connect the RS-232/422 converter to the other end of the cable and into the RS232 port of your computer. 232 side of the converter into the computer.

  • Page 9: Front Panel Buttons And Functions

    STEP FORWARD: Use this button to step the DigiDeck forward one frame at a time. << REWIND (START POINT): Use this to set the DigiDeck back to the first frame of the entire disk or just the first frame of a manually set clip. To get to the first frame of the last clip recorded, press the >> then the << button.

  • Page 10: Main Display

    The menu icon appears as a tiny rectangle at the top of the screen of a single channel deck. This is where you will find most of the main functions for the DigiDeck. These functions allow the operator access to deck’s menu structure and system settings and are explained in detail on the following pages.

  • Page 11: Native Mode Versus Bvw-75 Mode

    BVW-75 MODE Linear mode is a simulation of a video tape deck. The DigiDeck, in linear mode, is forced to adhere to strict record guidelines as if it actually were a tape deck. If you would like to operate the deck as a VTR, make sure you have selected BVW-75 mode (linear) on the personality menu of the front panel.

  • Page 12: Main Menu

    To access the menu and adjust any of the settings on the DigiDeck, just touch the Menu Icon located in the upper right side of the touch screen (on a single channel), it appears as a small rectangle with tiny lines. On a dual deck, touch the disc capacity indicator for the desired channel.

  • Page 13: Record Menu

    COMPRESSION LEVEL The M-JPEG compression settings on the DigiDeck are user selectable from 4:1 to 20:1. In practice, it is advisable to set the compression to correspond with the best quality to storage ratio. A setting of 7:1 is a good setting for general purpose Betacam images, 1O: 1 for S-VHS, 15:1 for VHS.

  • Page 14: Playback Menu

    This allows you to define the clarity of the image to suit your needs. If you select frame mode in slow motion play back and stop on a single frame, it may appear jerky, as the DigiDeck switches between the two fields of the frame.

  • Page 15: Edit Menu

    SOURCE LIST CLIP: Indicates the number of the clip currently in use under trim mode. 5. 5. FRAME: FRAME: Indicates the number of the frame in use as you scroll through the material with the scrub bar. DigiDeck digital video recorder™ Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc. Revised 1/20/04...

  • Page 16: Playlist Menu Functions

    REMOVING CLIPS: If you want to remove clips from the playlist, highlight the selection and press REMOVE located at the top of the screen. DigiDeck digital video recorder™ Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc. Revised 1/20/04...

  • Page 17: Disk Menu

    CLEAR DISK: Used to clear the entire hard drive, and/or format a brand new hard drive. DELETE CLIPS OR FRAMES: To delete clips contained in the source list. DELETE PLAYLIST: To delete a play list. DigiDeck digital video recorder™ Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc. Revised 1/20/04...

  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    8 MB DRAM Maximum Data Rate: 16.6 MB/Sec Aggregate Bandwidth: Greater than 45 MB/second Maximum Hard Drives per channel: 1 Supported Hard Drives: IBM Travelstar (Now Hitachi) Fujitsu MHS/MHT series DigiDeck digital video recorder™ Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc. Revised 1/20/04...

  • Page 19: Trouble Shooting Guide

    FRONT PANEL: Examine cable / connections from the front panel circuit card to video card. Wait until the DigiDeck boots up and the question mark next to the drive icon on the Won't Respond touch screen changes to a percentage value.
  • Page 20 Included in this User’s Manual is the Operators Manual for the optional DigiDeck Playback Control Software for Windows 95, 98, Me, XP & NT operating systems. The DigiDeck controller software expands the control capabilities of the DigiDeck beyond that of the front panel, including: • Pre-naming of clips •...
  • Page 21 © F . 2000 ORWARD IDEO HE DESIGN OF THE MANUAL AND SOFTWARE IS PROPRIETARY O PART MAY BE COPIED OR MODIFIED WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF ORWARD IDEO DigiDeck digital video recorder™ Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc. Revised 1/20/04...

  • Page 22: Digideck Controller Software

    Using the Software When the software starts up, it searches your PC’s serial ports for a DigiDeck. Once found the software will list all recorded video clips in the source list window. Click on a clip name and press <Spacebar> or click the Play button to play the clip.
  • Page 23 The software also sets up the communications parameters for the port. Just attach the deck to your PC and you’re set. If the software doesn’t find your DigiDeck, even though you have it hooked up and powered on, please check the following two items: make sure you have the side of the converter labeled “RS-...
  • Page 24 Left clicking on a bookmark will jump to it. Right-clicking on a bookmark pulls up a properties menu that allows you to set the name, hotkey, speed, and whether it’s the beginning or end of a speed ramp. DigiDeck digital video recorder™ Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc. Revised 1/20/04...
  • Page 25 Ctrl+1 thru 9 Drop numbered bookmark at current location Ctrl+A Activate playlist window 1 – 9, 0 Jump to numbered bookmark Ctrl+P Activate sourcelist playback window Ctrl+R Activate sourcelist record window DigiDeck digital video recorder™ Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc. Revised 1/20/04...

  • Page 26: Limited Warranty

    WARRANTY LASTS OR EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. DigiDeck digital video recorder™ Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc. Revised 1/20/04...

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