Nexto Di VIDEO STORAGE-Air User Manual

Portable storage for professional video cameras

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VIDEO STORAGE-Air
Portable Storage for Professional
Video Cameras
User Guide
Version 1/13
NextoDI Co., Ltd.
www.nextodi.com

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  • Page 1 VIDEO STORAGE-Air Portable Storage for Professional Video Cameras User Guide Version 1/13 NextoDI Co., Ltd. www.nextodi.com...
  • Page 2 Guide at any time without notice. "NextoDI", "NEXTO VIDEO STORAGE-Air", " NVS2825" and "X-Copy" are registered trademarks of NextoDI Co., Ltd. "Sony" and "SxS" are registered trademarks of the Sony Corporation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    19. PRE-EDITING THROUGH A WI-FI CONNECTION ......20. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ..............1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................21. BATTERY DISPOSAL ................2. CONTENTS OF THE NEXTO VIDEO STORAGE-AIR ......3. SYMBOLS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT ............. 4. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................5. ABOUT THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY ..........
  • Page 4: Product Description

    1. Product Description 1.5. Computer connection The NEXTO VIDEO STORAGE-Air (hereinafter NVS2825) provides the following various functions: The NVS2825 can be connected via USB3.0, IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) to a 1.1. Memory card backup and verify corresponding port on a computer in order to copy data. For details regarding Computer Connections, see chapter 10.
  • Page 5 1.10. Language selection 1.16. Auto Power Off The NVS2825 supports various languages. You can select a language from the In order to save internal battery power, the NVS2825 will automatically shut off menu of the NVS2825. For details, see chapter 16. when not in use for a specified period of time (latency period).
  • Page 6: Contents Of The Nexto Video Storage-Air

    2. Contents of the NEXTO VIDEO STORAGE-Air 3. Symbols Used in This Document 2.1 Main Package The flash icon in a triangle is used to alert you to Warning personal injury hazards such as electric shock. ③ ⑥ ⑨ 145.0 GB...
  • Page 7 Warning Caution ● The case of the hard disk must not get damp or wet. ● The product must not get damp or wet. This product is not a toy. Protect the device from humidity and water, from sun, excessive It contains fragile and swallowable glass parts, small parts, and a heat (>113°F) or cold (<32ºF), dust and dirt.
  • Page 8: About The Rechargeable Battery

    5. About the Rechargeable Battery 6. Device Diagram A "Li-Poly" (lithium-polymer) rechargeable battery is integrated into the NVS2825. This rechargeable battery does not have the so-called "memory effect"--the rechargeable battery can be charged whenever you want. Furthermore, ⑨ it has a higher energy content than conventional NiCd and NiMH rechargeable batteries.
  • Page 9: Charging The Rechargeable Battery

    7. Charging the Rechargeable Battery 8. NVS2825 Interface 7.1. Internal battery 8.1. Turning the NVS2825 on/off The battery can be charged using the AC power adapter unit delivered with this product. Press the power key on the right side of the ●...
  • Page 10 8.2. Key operation 8.4. The LCD Display The NVS2825 is operated by a single control key which can be used in five ① ② 698.6 GB different ways. The display shows you the “S” (Short) or “L” (Long) symbol as a means to invoke the desired function.
  • Page 11: Formatting The Hard Drive

    9. Formatting the Hard Drive The hard disk in the NVS2825 should already be formatted with the "exFAT" file 512.0 GB nt. HDD Confirm the selection by pushing the system. Only one (or the first) partition can be used. control key upward. Do not attempt to format the NVS2825 disk with a computer.
  • Page 12: Using The Nvs2825 As A Hard Drive

    10. Using the NVS2825 as a Hard Drive The NVS2825 can be connected to your computer for use as an external hard disk. 10.2. Connecting via IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) Two connection methods are supported. ① Turn your computer on. Wait until the operating system has completely 1.
  • Page 13: Data Backup (Copy) And Verify

    11. Data Backup (Copy) and Verify 10.3. Browsing the contents of your hard drive This chapter explains the “Copy” and “Verify” functions. If your computer detects the NVS2825 correctly, a new drive named [NEXTODI] Insert a memory card into the corresponding memory slot. The slot for the will appear on “My Computer.”...
  • Page 14 11.2. Copy 11.3. Verify (1) If the memory card contains new data. When you choose the verify function, the 695.0 GB NVS2825 compares the data stored on the hard 698.6 GB The NVS2825 will make a new folder on the 3.6 GB drive to that on the memory card.
  • Page 15: Video/Photo Preview

    12. Video/Photo Preview 11.6. Error Display Depending on the file format, the NVS2825 will show stored video or photo files after backup. A preview of both the internal and external device (SxS/P2/CF/SD/ When the error occurs during the back up, the error message is displayed and USB) is supported.
  • Page 16 12.2. Image Preview 20121101.000 The user can select [Show Video] for video preview, [Show Image] for photo preview, 20121101.000 Select [Show Image] at the preview menu. 55 Files / 528 MB [Delete] for deleting this backup, or [Copy] The number on the right is the number of for copying to an external hard drive.
  • Page 17 12.3. Delete the backup data 12.4. Preview from an external device 512.0 GB 20121101.000 The NVS2825 supports the preview of video files Select “Delete This Backup” from the and the playing of audio files stored on an external Preview menu. Preview 55 Files / 528 MB USB hard drive.
  • Page 18: Using An External Hard Drive

    13. Using An External Hard Drive 13.2. Force Enable External USB HDD The NVS2825 allows a user to copy a memory card to both the NVS2825 hard drive and to an external USB hard drive at the same time, making two copies of data in a single operation.
  • Page 19: Making Two Copies In A Single Backup (Multi-Copy)

    14. Making Two Copies In A Single Backup (Multi-Copy) Copying a memory card to both the internal hard drive and an external USB hard 698.6 GB 456.8 GB drive at the same time makes two copies of data in a single operation. The “Multi-copy”...
  • Page 20: Making A Secondary Copy (Sync)

    15. Making A Secondary Copy (Sync) The “Sync” function synchronizes data between the [NvsAir] folder of the (3) Sync function NVS2825 and the [NvsAir] folder of an external USB hard drive connected to the “USB 3.0 Host” connector via the USB 3.0 cable. This function compares the 232.6 GB A user can select two modes of duplication, fast folders stored in the [NvsAir] folder of the NVS2825 with the [NvsAir] folder of...
  • Page 21: Advanced Functions

    16. Advanced Functions NVS2825 has several advanced function menus, accessible from the Main Menu. 16.1. HDD Information Menu Operation 232.6 GB Select “HDD Management” from the main menu. Preview Checks the used capacity and the remaining recordable capacity HDD Management Information on the NVS2825 hard drive.
  • Page 22: Self Test

    16.2. Self Test 232.6 GB Int. HDD No problems found during the quick test. (1) Quick test HDD Smart Test 232.6 GB Int. HDD Select “Self test” sub-menu from the Smart Test OK “HDD Management” menu HDD Management HDD Info Self Test TMP Folders 5m 30s...
  • Page 23 (2) Full test 232.6 GB Int. HDD No errors found. 0 Bad Clusters Found 232.6 GB Int. HDD Select “FULL TEST” from the self test menu. Self Test Full Test OK. Select a method HDD Smart Test HDD Full Test 125m34s 125m34s Back...
  • Page 24: Delete Tmp Folder

    16.3. Delete TMP folder 16.4. Auto Power Off 232.6 GB Select the “Auto Power Off” at the set up menu. You can choose the time interval Select “HDD Management” from the main Preview of the auto power off as 15, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 90 seconds by briefly [S] pressing menu.
  • Page 25: Folder Rename

    16.6. Folder Rename 16.7. Motion Sensor Go to the set up menu and select “Motion Sensor” as Hi/Lo/Off by briefly 232.6 GB pressing the control button. Go to set up menu and select the “Folder Auto PwrOff Buzzer Rename” as On/Off by pressing the control 232.6 GB 232.6 GB 232.6 GB...
  • Page 26: Firmware Update

    16.9. Firmware Update 232.6 GB The LCD screen indicates that the NVS2825 firmware is being updated. Do not turn the power off during Firmware Update 232.6 GB Select “FIRMWARE UPDATE” from the main the firmware upgrade. Use of the AC power adapter Auto PwrOff menu.
  • Page 27: Examples Of Basic Functions

    17. Examples of Basic Functions 17.1. Copying from an SxS card 695.0 GB If the copy is successfully completed, the result Copy Success will be shown on the LCD. Remove the SxS card to return to the initial “XCopy ready” mode. Copy Done Remove SxS 698.6 GB...
  • Page 28: Checking The Lifetime Of An Sxs Card

    18. Checking the Lifetime of an SxS card 17.4. Copying an SD card 698.6 GB SD/SDHC/SDXC card The NVS2825 can automatically check the lifetime of an SxS card. Copying an SD/SDHC/SDXC card is the same as copying an SxS card--except that the SD/SDHC/ SDXC card requires the SD card adapter which is 698.6 GB delivered with the NVS2825.
  • Page 29: Pre-Editing Through A Wi-Fi Connection

    19. Pre-Editing through a Wi-Fi connection The NVS2825 automatically generates HTML index files which contain metadata and 19.2. Backing Up and Generating Index Files thumbnails of each video file. 698.6 GB If a memory card with new data is inserted, the You can use an iOS device (iPhone/iPad) to access data stored on the NVS2825 through NVS2825 asks whether you want to begin copying.
  • Page 30 19.3. Connecting an iOS device to the NVS2825 via Wi-Fi 19.4. Checking the footage stored on an NVS2825 from an iOS / Android device (Pre-Editing) (1) Set the NVS2825 to Wi-Fi mode Users can use the NVSPlayer App for an iOS device (iPhone/iPad) or a web browser 232.6 GB (for an Android device) to preview footage stored on the NVS2825.
  • Page 31 Set Password (2) Choose the folder that contains the clip(s) to edit. Folder Information ①Selected Folder ① No password in use name Toggle for NVS’s HDD Information ②Number of files After you click “Set Password” the following menu displays. Type the selected Trash↔Back up ③Number of video password into each box.
  • Page 32 ④ Trash NG cut Function ② Restore the NG cut to the Backup folder/ Empty NG Function Restore NG Restore everything in the trash folder to the original folder(s) Trash NG Move the cuts marked “NG” to the Trash Folder Destroy NG Delete all the NG cuts in the Trash Folder (Empty NG) 2) Functions for each video clip...
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting Tips

    20. Troubleshooting Tips IF THE POWER ON THE NVS2825 CANNOT BE TURNED OFF : IF THE POWER CANNOT BE TURNED ON : The On/Off Button can be used as a reset key. In the event of a hardware or software The NVS2825 has an internal rechargeable battery.
  • Page 34: Battery Disposal

    21. Battery Disposal CAUTION: DO NOT INSERT SEVERAL MEMORY Batteries/rechargeable batteries containing harmful substances are marked with the following symbols: Cd=cadmium, Hg=mercury, Pb=lead. You can return batteries/ CARDS AT THE SAME TIME : rechargeable batteries to any authorized disposal station in your area or to most other stores where batteries/rechargeable batteries are sold.
  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Device NEXTO VIDEO STORAGE-Air (NVS-Air) Model Number NVS2825 2.4" Color TFT LCD : 320*240, 64K color CODEC: MPEG2 / AVC / H.264 / PRORES / DNxHD / DV Video Preview File: MP4 / MOV / MXF / AVI / DV / (MTS) Audio Head Phone jack.

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