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V i d e o S e r v e r s User Manual Version 5.2 The English version of this document is the only legally binding version. Translated versions are not legally binding and are for convenience only. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 1 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
4.11 Remote Operation........................ 21 4.12 Save Current Settings to Memory..................21 4.13 Getting the Firmware Version Number of the V1..............21 5 Product Description........................22 5.1 Overview: V1-HD vs V1-UHD....................22 5.2 Front Panel..........................23 5.2.1 Keypad Area........................23 5.2.2 Menu Controls and Jog/Shuttle..................24 5.2.3 Transport Controls......................
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7 Specific Applications........................37 7.1 Using the V1 with Edit Controllers...................37 7.2 Synchronizing Multiple Units....................37 7.3 Playback for Presentation.......................37 7.4 Time Delay, 1 channel – V1-HD Only..................37 7.5 Slow Motion Replay: V1-HD Only...................38 7.6 Audio Post..........................39 7.6.1 Most Common Connection....................39 7.6.2 Overdubbing Video and Audio Tracks................40...
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13.2 3D using the Dual-Pass Method...................71 13.2.1 Creating the Recording File....................71 13.2.1.1 Inputs Connections....................72 13.2.1.2 Output Connections....................72 13.2.2 Recording the Left-Eye....................73 13.2.3 Recording the Right-Eye....................73 13.2.4 Merging the Left-Eye and the Right-Eye................74 V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 4 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
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15.7.8 Connection to the Pro-Tools 4.0..................82 15.7.9 Connection to the Orban AUDICY VX................83 15.7.10 Connection to the Dyaxis II..................83 15.7.11 List of DAWs & Editors currently supported by the V1(*)..........84 16 Document Revision History.....................85 V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 5 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
Software License Agreement The software license agreement can be found at the following location: http://www.doremilabs.com/support/proav-support/proav-warranties/ Hardware Warranty The hardware warranty can be found at the following location: http://www.doremilabs.com/support/proav-support/proav-warranties/ V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 6 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
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IMPORTANT WARNING Power requirements for electrical equipment vary from area to area. Please ensure that your V1 meets the power requirements in your area. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician or Doremi Labs, Inc. dealer. 120VAC @60Hz for USA and CANADA rating 1A 220-230/240VAC @50Hz for Europe rating 0.5A...
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Always disconnect the V1 from the power supply by pulling on the plug, not the cord. Allow only a Doremi Labs, Inc. dealer or qualified professional engineer to repair or reassemble the V1. Apart from voiding the warranty, unqualified engineers might touch live internal parts and...
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( s e r v i c i n g ) i n s t r u c t i o n s i n t h e l i t e r a t u r e a c c o m p a n y i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e . V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 9 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
The value priced V1-UHD/LE supports 8bit HD video recording only. 1.2 V1 Compressed HD: JPEG2000 Doremi’s V1-HD product line uses JPEG2000 video compression. 1.3 The CBS Algorithm The V1 uses a constant block size (CBS) algorithm. With traditional compression algorithms, depending on video complexity, the size of each compression field can vary thus requiring maintaining a list to indicate the start of each field on the drive.
1.5 Contact Information If in need of help or assistance, please contact Doremi Labs Technical Services at + 1-818-562- 1101 or email at proavsupport@doremilabs.com. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 11 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
V1 manual from our tech support page “manual” section on the Doremi website www.doremilabs.com. If you will not be upgrading, you can download older manuals from the Doremi FTP page. 2.3 Menu Customs CAPITAL & BOLD text is used when referring to buttons on the front panel.
SDI Video: OUT-A1 Figure 4: Video Output – V1 Rear Panel 3.1.3 Power Connection Please connect the power connector as shown on the figure below: Figure 5: Power Connection – V1 Rear Panel V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 14 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
– note that if your unit is fitted with an optional Gigabit Ethernet connector, that optional connector has to be used instead of the connector presented below: Default Ethernet connector Figure 7: Ethernet Connector – Rear Panel V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 15 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
RS-422-1 connector Figure 8: RS-422 Connectors – Rear Panel 3.5 Connecting GPI No GPI connector is directly available on the V1. To use GPI triggers, contact Doremi Labs, Inc in order to buy a RS422/GPI converter. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 16 of 85 Version 5.2...
Step 5: Use the Jog/Shuttle wheel in order to view “JOG” is the inner wheel, “SHUTTLE” the video - is the ring and “SLO MO” is the ring. Figure 9: Navigation V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 17 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
The procedure below explains how to play a video segment – assuming that the segment exists. Step 2: Enter the segment number using the keypad numbers Step 1: Press “RECALL” Step 3: Press “ENTER” Figure 11: How to Play a Video Segment V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 18 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
7 until all the segments you want to process are entered. Figure 13: How to Create a Playlist Note: In order to loop the playlist, have the last video segment recall the first video segment. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 19 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
OPTION and press SAVE. Press ENTER to create the file. To load an existing file: hold OPTION and press RECALL. Turn the Jog Wheel to browse through existing files, press ENTER to load the selected file. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 20 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
Press “++” key until you reach "V1 y.xx". This is your firmware number. Note that for the V1- HD, there is also a J2K version displayed as follows: “j2k vers y.xx”. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 21 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
V1-HD records HD-SDI and SDI video using JPEG2000 compression at up to 300Mb/s. For digital cinema applications, the V1-HD is available with dual link 4:4:4 recording and playback at 2K resolution. Dual-synchronized playback is supported for video+key, super-widescreen and 3D applications.
Clears the display to enter new data. ENTER: Press after selecting a segment to play. Also to answer YES to the V1’s “are you sure?” question. OPTION + SAVE: Creates a new file. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 23 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
Holding the OPTION button and pressing the MENU button will engage the V1 OPTION MENU (See section 10). ESCAPE + MENU Holding the ESCAPE button and pressing the MENU button will engage the V1 CONTROLLER MENU (See Section 11). V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 24 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
During segment playback, the remaining time up to the OUT point is shown as "no. : MM.SS", where "no." is the number of the segment played from 001 to 2047, "MM.SS" is the remaining time up to the OUT point of the segment played in mn:sec V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 26 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
To reset the entire front panel controller (soft reset) hold the 1, 2, 3 or 4 buttons and press CLEAR. This may be necessary to reset the LCD video monitor if you switch between NTSC frame-rates & PAL frame-rates formats. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 27 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
5.3 Rear Panel Description The V1 rear panel differs from one version to another. V1-HD and V1-UHD have the same rear panel even if differences can be found dues to optional connectors – e.g., audio expansions: Figure 22: Rear Panel 5.3.1 Video In/Out...
2 can be used to connect the optional RCV2-9p external remote control from Doremi Labs. RS-422-2 / + Biphase: If all 9 jumpers on J34 are set to the RS422 position, this connector will be used as a second RS422 port (this is the default setting when the unit is shipped).
5.3.6 SCSI Standard 68-pin female connector for connection to external SCSI drives. When connecting external Raid5 storage, the raid box should be terminated. All V1 internal drives supplied by Doremi Labs, Inc. are internally terminated. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 30 of 85 Version 5.2...
Segments are created on the loaded file (or the default file if no file has been loaded. When you recall a segment it will load the file associated with it when it was created. This means that segments can be used to create play-lists that use multiple files. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 32 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
Press RECALL and enter the number of the segment to be inserted, press ++, the LCD will display "Next Seg:", enter the segment number that will follow in the play list and press ENTER. NOTE: You are only allowed to enter valid segments. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 33 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
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OUT point of that segment in the following format: Segment No. : MM.SS Where No. is the segment number played from 0001 to 2000 and MM.SS is the remaining time up to the OUT point in mn:sec. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 34 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
If the incoming LTC or VITC are needed, set the unit in Time Code or VITC before you start recording. For projects that might have the same time code, Doremi Labs, strongly recommends creating a file for each continuous time code section.
OPTION and then press the IN key. The Time Code offset will be permanently saved on the drive. This Time Code Offset function is useful to shift the time code position to a new value. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 36 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
7.4 Time Delay, 1 channel – V1-HD Only This section describes how to set a V1-HD for broadcast time delay applications. This is only available on early model V1-HD with the independent record and play option.
CONTROLLER MENU (04) Delay Mode and press the TOGGLE button. 7.5 Slow Motion Replay: V1-HD Only This paragraph describes how to set the V1-HD for slow motion replay applications. This is only available on early model V1-HD with the independent record and play option.
Connections: Feed the HDSDI signal from the camera to the HDSDI input of the V1-HD. Operation using a SloMo controller: If you want your SloMo device to control the recorder channel, connect it to RS422-1 on the back of the V1-HD Connect your SloMo controller to RS422-2 on the back of the unit, which will control the player channel.
(This indicates that the V1 is now in sync with the house sync), then hold down PLAY and press REC. The V1 will record the insert. Then press STOP or PLAY to end the insert segment procedure. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 40 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
Bus: (no.), id: (no.) 5 Save Setngs No | Are you sure ? Clock: (no.) MHz SCSI ID (no.) 6 SCSI Setup Width: (no.) Bit V1 Rec/Play | Play Only Term’n: ON | OFF V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 42 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
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A(no.): OFF | ON Insert OFF | ON TC: OFF | ON Edit In: (no.) 13 EDIT PRST Video OFF | ON Edit Out: (no.) Assemble: OFF | ON 14 # Clicks/FR (no.) V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 43 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
OFF | HH:MM:SS:FF 05 PREROLL OFF | HH:MM:SS:FF 06 SLOMO MODE OFF | ON 07 GANG MODE OFF | ON 08 4224 CLIP MODE OFF | ON 00 Firmware RCV2 version (no.) V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 45 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
The V1 syncs to the VIDEO IN input. TriLevel The V1 syncs to the input or to the TriLevel sync source Sync Bilevel The V1 syncs to the input or to the BiLevel sync source Sync V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 46 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
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SDI). Formats available depend on the options installed. (07) INFO/T-Left This menu selection provides information on the current V1 settings and the parameters of the currently loaded file. None of these settings can be changed in this menu. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 47 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
Wait 30 seconds and restart the V1 for the setting to take effect. The functions below provide general information about your V1. Please have this information on hand prior to contacting Doremi technical support. S/N: (no.) Displays the unique serial number of your V1.
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30 seconds and recycle power on the V1. Netpos None: For all units that are not sharing storage (V1-HD and V1-UHD), it should be set to None. To change the mode press the TOGGLE key and the hit ENTER. You will next need to save your settings;...
Select between Norm (normal) and Enhan (enhanced). Enhanced mode will provide the best video preview in Fast Forward and Fast Rewind Set to Normal for V1-HD installed with the independent record and play option. JogSpeed Sets the maximum speed in Jog mode to 100% or FULL (no limit).
For instructions on how to create a file, see Section 6.1.2. If you are using a single file (the default file created by the V1) you will need to reinitialize after changing a setting in this section - See Section 10.7. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 51 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
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Select V1 or PC encoded when in 3D format. 4:(no.):(no.):(no.) Video Choose between 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:1:1, 4:0:0 or 4:2:2:4. (no.)b precision Select the precision (8 bit, 10 bit or 12 bits). V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 52 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
NOTE: THIS FUNCTION SHOULD NOT BE ABUSED BECAUSE THE FLASH EPROM CAN ONLY BE WRITTEN 2000 TIMES. If you save your settings on the flash EPROM more than 2000 times you might damage it and need to replace it by sending the unit back to Doremi Labs. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 53 of 85 Version 5.2...
10.6 SCSI Setup The SCSI Setup settings will set the parameters and configuration of the drive(s). These settings are pre-configured at the factory (when the drives are purchase from Doremi Labs) and typically will not require change. SCSI ID (no.) Sets the SCSI ID number of the V1 after restart.
Enable or disable the Embedded LTC Segmented Frame This can only be changed for V1-UHD in progressive formats. Pattern This is available for V1-UHD only: when ON, you get a color bar V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 55 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
The settings in Edit Presets allow for the insert/overdub of audio, time code or video individually, while the non-selected track(s) are monitored at the same time. The settings are used for manual insertion. This is not a recommended practice. Doremi Labs strongly recommends using an edit controller.
YPbPr Allows to choose between Full and Limited Reset Encoder Allows to reset the encoder 10.18 VID Mixer This is an option on the V1-HD to do fade, wipe and dissolve. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 57 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
(Always active on LCD monitor and on composite output) (04) Delay Mode Configure for single drive operation (V1-HD with independent record and play option only) This is used for broadcast delay to define the time delay between the recorder and the player(s). Ensure that the V1 is not recording.
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(06) Slomo Mode Configure for single drive operation (V1-HD with independent record and play option only) Used for sports slow motion replay applications. When ON, the RCV2 operates like a slow motion controller. Note: To use Slom Mode, ensure that MENU (2) Time Mode is set to A-Time.
In both cases, the end result is a single file with locked Video & Key outputs. In addition to the video, and regardless of the bit-rate used: the V1-HD records 2, 4, 6 or 8 tracks of uncompressed audio (sampled at 48 KHz).
Use the Time Code ¼ inch balanced input for LTC time-code. SDI Video: IN-A Video-part, EMB-Audio, ATC SDI Video: IN-B Key-part only Figure 24: SDI Video Input A and B Connection V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 61 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
Select “Time Code” in the Time Code Mode menu (MENU (02)). Press the REC button only to set the V1-HD in EE mode. (Displays the video on the input). If you see a valid video signal on your monitor, and if the displayed time-code is increasing you can press REC and PLAY at the same time to start recording.
Select “A Time” in the Time Code Mode menu (MENU (02)) Press the REC button only to set the V1-HD in EE mode. (Displays the video on the input). If you see a valid video signal on your monitor, press REC and PLAY at the same time to start recording.
Key-part output is on SDI Out-B1 and SDI Out-B2. SDI Video: Out-B1 and Out-B2 Key-part SDI Video: Out-A1 and Out-A2 Video-part Figure 27: SDI Video Output A and B Connection V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 64 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
Select “A Time” in the Time Code Mode menu (MENU (02)). Press the REC button only to set the V1-HD in EE mode. (Displays the video on the input). If you see a valid video signal on your monitor, press REC and PLAY at the same time to start recording.
After the merged Video & Key file is verified and plays properly in sync; you can delete the Single- video recording file. To delete the single-video recording file: Hold the OPTION Key and press CLEAR. Use the JOG wheel to browse the file list. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 66 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
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In this example the Merge function will use: The Video-part from 00:01:02:03 to 00:10:02:03. The Key-part from 01:02:02:03 to 01:11:02:03 The duration of the Video & Key will be 9 minutes. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 67 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
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In both cases, the end result is a single file with locked 3D outputs. In addition to the video, and regardless of the bit-rate used; the V1-HD records 2, 4, 6 or 8 tracks of uncompressed audio (sampled at 48 KHz).
Use the Time Code ¼ inch balanced input for LTC time-code. SDI Video: IN-A Left-Eye, EMB-Audio, ATC SDI Video: IN-B Right-Eye only Figure 28: SDI Video Input A and B Connection V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 69 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
Select “Time Code” in the Time Code Mode menu (MENU (2)). Press the REC button only to set the V1-HD in EE mode. (Displays the video on the input). If you see a valid video signal on your monitor, and if the displayed time-code is increasing you can press REC and PLAY at the same time to start recording.
Select “A Time” in the Time Code Mode menu (MENU (2)) Press the REC button only to set the V1-HD in EE mode. (Displays the video on the input). If you see a valid video signal on your monitor, press REC and PLAY at the same time to start recording.
Right-Eye output is on SDI Out-B1 and SDI Out-B2. SDI Video: Out-B1 and Out-B2 Right-Eye SDI Video: Out-A1 and Out-A2 Left-Eye Figure 31: SDI Video Output A and B Connection V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 72 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
Select “A Time” in the Time Code Mode menu (menu 02). Press the REC button only to set the V1-HD in EE mode. (Displays the video on the input). If you see a valid video signal on your monitor, press REC and PLAY at the same time to start recording.
Select Drop or Non Drop Frame. (Same as the recording file) Select V1 Encoding (Same as the recording file) Select 16 bit Audio (Same as the recording file) Select Standard VANC (Same as the recording file) V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 74 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
In this example the Merge function will use: The Left-Eye from 00:01:02:03 to 00:10:02:03. The Right-Eye from 01:02:02:03 to 01:11:02:03 The duration of the 3D will be 9 minutes. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 75 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
ON” operation please consult our technical support department. 14.7 No MD Found This message is valid for new drives that have not been used on a V1. You will need to initialize the drive(s). V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 76 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
The V1 firmware can be upgraded from a PC or Mac using the VUploader utility posted on our support page at: http://www.doremilabs.com The latest firmware upgrades are posted on the support page of the Doremi web site: The manual for VUploader is included in PDF format with the VUploader compressed file. 15.3 Upgrading the RCV2 Firmware All silver V1 decks have two firmwares, one for the V1 motherboard and another for the front panel (the RCV2).
The format used in the table below corresponds to the following template: “hour:minutes”. Note the chart below covers most V1-UHD and V1-UHD/LE models. For the latest chart please check the corresponding Doremi website’s product page www.doremilabs.com. V1-UHD HDTV Uncompressed Recording Time...
697:51 All durations are approximate. Recording time may vary 10% depending on the video standard being recorded. Tables are compiled for video at the indicated bit rate with 2 audio channels. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 79 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
9. Toggle Master/Slave and then make sure you end up in master mode 10. Hit play, both units should play in sync 11. Hit Stop, both units should stop. The DAWN should always be in master mode. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 80 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
Run the Fairlight software, Hit the Machine 1 button to put the V1 on-line Push buttons for setup of M1 Set Lace parameters to UNLACE=ON And the LACE time parameter to 0 SEC The Fairlight software will control the V1 properly V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 81 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
15. Under “Port”, select the serial or USD port that you connected your LTC-to-MTC converter to. 16. Set “Minimum sync delay” to 30 frames. 17. Select Protools -> Setups -> Preferences -> Operation. Activate “Machine Follows Selection/Scrub” V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 82 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
3. Connect the serial cable between the V1 RS422 port 1 and the DAW, 4. From the Dyaxis II software choose the following two options: Internal Time Code on 9 Pin Time Code on Audio Tracks V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 83 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
List of DAWs & Editors currently supported by the V1 Adams-Smith SuperController, Akai DD1500, AMS Neve Audiofile, Augan OMX, DAR, Digidesign Protools 4.0, Digigram X-Track, Doremi Labs Dawn II v. 4.3+, Fairlight MFX3, Fast Video Machine, Sadie, Sonic Solutions, Sony BVE, Spectral, Studer Dyaxis, SSL/Screensound, Synclavier, TimeLine Vista Waveframe/StudioFrame, TimeLine Lynx &...
16 Document Revision History Date Version Description 02/22/2008 Dedicated V1 user manual for V1-HD, V1-UHD and V1-UHD/LE series. 07/26/2012 Logo and contact information updated. 05/06/2014 Minor editorial changes made. V_1.OM.000160.DRM Page 85 of 85 Version 5.2 Doremi Labs...
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