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Phone: (949)852-8404 FAX: (949)852-1226
http://www.ffv.com
Fast Forward Video, Inc., printed in the U.S.A.
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  • Page 1 Phone: (949)852-8404 FAX: (949)852-1226 http://www.ffv.com The design of the Omega Deck and Omega Deck Manual is proprietary. No part of the Omega Deck may be copied or modified without the written consent of Fast Forward Video, Inc., printed in the U.S.A.
  • Page 2 Used to up-load the latest versions of the firmware to the deck, using your computer and a terminal emulation program (please refer to software update procedure on page 8 for instructions). The RS- 232/422 is also required if you are planning to control the Omega Deck via the RS-422 port also for using the control software.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Native Mode Versus BVW-75 Mode Main Menu 8-1 SETTINGS M 8-2 RECORD M 8-3 PLAYBACK M 8-4 PLAYLIST MENU 8-5 PLAYLIST MENU FUNCTIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OMEGA DECK CONTROLLER SOFTWARE 18-22 LIMITED WARRANTY Omega Deck Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc. – Revised 1/06/04...

  • Page 4: Overview

    The Omega Deck series of digital 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 Omega Deck digital recorder is also designed to develop and evolve as the industry changes. New features are implemented regularly, most of which can be easily implemented by the deck’s firmware, down-loadable via FFV's Web site, http://www.ffv.com (see page 8 for...

  • Page 5: Rear Panel Description

    ANALOG VIDEO OUTPUTS - Composite and Component (Y, R-Y, B-Y) output BNC connectors. RS-422 - MACHINE CONTROL (DB9 CONNECTOR) - This connector is for controlling the Omega Deck from an external RS-422 device or via PC (utilizing supplied RS-232 to RS-422 adapter).

  • Page 6: Hard Drive Installation And Formatting Procedure

    Most SCSI hard disks come with a "low-level" format from the manufacturer. However, the disk will still need to be formatted for the Omega Deck so that the video data files created by the Omega Deck, are stored properly. This is done by simply clearing the disk through the clear disk menu of the Omega Deck.
  • Page 7 Close the front door and rotate the ¼ turn knob clockwise until it stops. As with any new drive on any Omega Deck, formatting the drive will be necessary. Again, this is done by clearing the disk from the disk menu on the touch screen.

  • Page 8: Firmware Updating Procedure

    Hook up the Omega Deck to your computer: Hook a DB9 straight through cable to the RS 422 port located on the back panel of the Omega Deck. Hook up the 232 side of the RS-232/422 converter to the 9 pin serial port of your computer.

  • Page 9: Front Panel Buttons And Functions

    The time code display will indicate that you are at 00:00:00:00 and the reference monitor hooked up to the Omega Deck will jump to the beginning of the disks recorded video material. Press the play button to view the recorded video material.

  • Page 10: Main Display

    7. HOME ICON This Omega Deck symbol is the home icon located in the upper right hand corner of each screen (except main display). Pressing the home icon will return you to the main display from any other screen (see page 12, sec. 8).

  • Page 11: Native Mode Versus Bvw-75 Mode

    Linear mode is a simulation of an existing VTR. The Omega Deck, 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 Omega Deck as a VTR, make sure you have selected BVW-75 mode from the SETTINGS menu, PERSONALITY sub menu of the front panel.

  • Page 12: Main Menu

    To access the menu and adjust any of the settings on the Omega Deck, simply touch the menu icon located in the upper right side of the touch screen (on single channel decks), it appears as a small rectangle with tiny lines. For dual decks, touch the disc capacity indicator to access the main menu.

  • Page 13: Record Menu

    Record Menu Display 7 COMPRESSION LEVEL The M-JPEG compression settings on all versions of the Omega Deck 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 Omega Deck switches between the two fields of the frame.

  • Page 15: Playlist Menu

    SOURCE LIST CLIP: Indicates the number of the clip currently in use under trim mode. SOURCE LIST CLIP: 5. 5. FRAME: Indicates the number of the frame in use as you scroll through the material with the scrub bar. FRAME: Omega Deck Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc. – Revised 1/06/04...

  • Page 16: Playlist Menu Functions

    DELETING A CLIP AND / OR A PLAYLIST: Select DISK from the main menu. CLEAR DISK: Used to clear the entire hard drive. DELETE CLIPS OR FRAMES: To delete clips contained in the source list. DELETE PLAYLIST: To delete a playlist. Omega Deck Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc. – Revised 1/06/04...

  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    5.0 MHz (PAL) S/N Ratio: 60 db Level: 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms RECOMMENDED HARD DRIVES. Seagate Cheetah SCSI Ultra 160/320 18-73Gb LW series LC series for the removable drive version of Omega Deck. Omega Deck Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc. – Revised 1/06/04...
  • Page 18 . 2000 ORWARD IDEO OMEGA DECK™ OMEGA DECK™ HE DESIGN OF THE IS PROPRIETARY O PART OF THE MAY BE COPIED OR MODIFIED WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF ORWARD IDEO Omega Deck Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc. – Revised 1/06/04...
  • Page 19 Using the Software When the software starts up, it searches your PC’s serial ports for an Omega Deck. Once found the software will list all recorded video clips in the sourcelist window. Click on a clip name and press <Spacebar> or click the Play button to play the clip.

  • Page 20: Omega Deck Controller Software

    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 Omega Deck, 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-232”...
  • Page 21 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. Omega Deck Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc. – Revised 1/06/04...

  • Page 22: Keyboard Shortcuts

    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 Omega Deck Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc. – Revised 1/06/04...

  • Page 23: 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. Omega Deck Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc. – Revised 1/06/04...

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