Integrated video switcher with 8 sources and ‘Dip’ transitions; Integrated multiviewer; PC connection is not needed to operate or to configure “DejaVu” system. However, for those who prefer to operate from PC we offer free “DejaVu Replay Controller“ software, that provides more flexibility and supports advanced playlists.
2. Unit design “DejaVu” Instant Replay System is an all-in-one unit with integrated control panel and 10” TFT display. SSD drives are placed inside the unit by installer. Front panel Fig.1 Front panel Front panel: 10” TFT display monitor;...
3. Controls Fig.3 Front panel controls T-Bar is used to control playback speed in SLOW and FAST modes. Lowest T-Bar position is normal speed. Highest T-Bar position is slowest speed in SLOW mode and fastest speed in FAST mode. Jog/Shuttle knob is used for cursor positioning in EDIT mode.
4. Control panel buttons Almost all buttons have primary and secondary functions. Press and hold button to activate secondary function. Some buttons also have different functions in PLAYLIST mode. 4.1. Primary functions Select live video from Input channel 1 (CAM1) on Master output / internal display monitor. Lights up if CAM1 video source is selected on Master output.
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Activate or deactivate PLAYLIST mode. Lights up if PLAYLIST mode is active. Only in PLAYLIST mode: cue all replay clips from playlist, instead of playing clips one by one. Lights up green if PLAY ALL mode is active. Only in PLAYLIST mode: select previous clip in playlist. Briefly flashes green once when pressed.
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Only in EDIT mode: create replay clip. Automatically set IN position of the new replay clip according to predefined time (rewind -5, -10, -20 or -30 seconds). Set OUT position of the new replay clip to current time. If AUTO SAVE mode is active, new replay clip is saved to the playlist. If QUICK REPLAY mode is active, new replay clip is automatically cued.
4.2. Secondary functions This button works as a modifier. Press and hold it and press other buttons to change modes or to modify settings. Set MARK IN position rewind time to -5 seconds. Lights up if current setting is [-5 seconds]. Set MARK IN position rewind time to -10 seconds.
5. Multiview and On-Screen-Display (OSD) “DejaVu“ Instant Replay System is an 8-source video switcher with integrated multiview. ‘Dip’ transition is performed when switching sources manually or during playlist playback. ‘Replay’ logo is overlaid on top of recorded video. Press anytime to switch internal display monitor between Multiview output and Master output.
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VIDEO Input channel 3 (CAM3) SOURCE Input channel 4 (CAM4) Replay channel 1 (REP1) Replay channel 2 (REP2) Replay channel 3 (REP3) Replay channel 4 (REP4) Internal chipset temperature (in degrees Celsius). TEMPERATURE +NNC Warning: temperature reading higher than +65°C may indicate cooling fan failure! OSD line 2: HH:MM:SS.FF PLAY...
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In REPLAY mode line 3 displays replay information: REPLAY -MM:SS.FF OSD Indicator Description TIME LEFT -MM:SS:FF Time left until the end of current clip or playlist OSD line 4: When playlist is not empty, line 4 displays playlist information: HH:MM:SS.FF OSD Indicator Description Total number of clips in playlist (01 –...
(*) – default settings. 6.2. Preparing to live broadcast or event You setup will be different, depending on whether you will be using “DejaVu“ Instant Replay System as a stand-alone broadcasting solution or together with video switcher. Connect your cameras to CAM1 – CAM4 3G-SDI video inputs.
If you are not using video switcher: Assign one or more outputs of the “DejaVu“ system as Master output. Your “DejaVu“ system will be operating as 8-sources video switcher. You can use “DejaVu“ buttons to switch between live video and replays.
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Mode Operation Press to create replay clip. OSD displays starting position (IN mark) and duration of the new replay clip. If AUTO SAVE mode is active, new replay clip is saved to the playlist. Optionally: Use Jog/Shuttle knob to change current position. Optionally: Press to set clip IN mark to current position.
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Mode Operation Press to cue clip from the playlist. Or press to cue all clips. Press to delete selected clip from playlist. PLAYLIST Press to start playback of the selected clip (or entire playlist). Press again to pause / resume. Press and use T-Bar to select slow motion or fast motion playback speed.
6.4. Instant replay Make sure that recording is ON and watch live video on the multiview display. When you see a moment you would wish to replay later (for example: goal scored), press Replay clip with previous 5, 10, 20 or 30 seconds of recorded video (see section 4.2) will be automatically created.
6.5. Manual replay Use Jog/Shuttle knob to select starting position for a new replay clip. Press to set. Use Jog/Shuttle knob again to select ending position for a new replay clip. Press to set. Replay clip is now ready. First frame of the replay clip will be shown and the system will switch to REPLAY mode.
6.6. Working with playlist “DejaVu“ Instant Replay System allows to save up to 32 replay clips and play them later either individually or in batch. to enter playlist mode. If there’s at least one saved replay clip, the system will enter Press PLAYLIST mode and the button will light up red.
6.7. Simple recorder/player “DejaVu“ Instant Replay System can be used as a simple multi-channel digital recorder/player. This mode is also useful as a fixed-delay display for sports training sessions – for example a gymnast can immediately see how he/she has performed the jump.
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