Fast Forward Video 301-TA082-1, 301-TA083-1 User manual
User’s Manual
1151 Duryea Avenue Irvine, CA 92614, USA
Phone (949) 852-8404 Fax (949) 852-1226
www.FFV.com
The design of the Micron HD and the Micron HD manual is proprietary.
No part of the Micron Manual may be copied or modifi ed without the written consent of Fast Forward Video, Inc.
Printed in the U.S.A.
June 2010
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Table of Contents
Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 4
Overview........................................................................................................................5
Installing Hard Disk Drive .............................................................................................. 6
Formatting Drive ............................................................................................................ 6
Connections................................................................................................................... 7
Front Panel Controls...................................................................................................... 8
Main Menu .....................................................................................................................9
Load Clip / Unload Clip Menu ........................................................................................9
Delete All Clips / Delete Clips Menu ............................................................................10
Set Video Format Menu ................................................................................................11
Time Code Format ........................................................................................................11
Time Code Output Menu ............................................................................................. 12
Update Firmware Menu ............................................................................................... 12
Horiz Pos Sync Menu .................................................................................................. 16
Application Confi guration Menu...................................................................................17
Loop Record / Loop Play Menu ................................................................................... 19
Lock Keypad Next / Unlock Keypad Menu .................................................................. 20
Post Production ........................................................................................................... 21
DVR Master Setting Clock ...........................................................................................23
Default Settings ........................................................................................................... 23
Limited Warranty
...............................................................................................................................24
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Maintenance
The Micron HD 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 electrostatically sensitive devices used within the circuitry. All
semiconductors, as well as some resistors and capacitors, may be damaged or degraded by exposure to static electricity. If you experience any problems with the unit please call Fast Forward
Video’s service department. DO NOT ATTEMPT to repair or modify the unit as this might cause
further damage, which could void your warranty. A technician can decipher whether your problem
is caused by a faulty component, and determine whether you need to return it for evaluation and/
or repair.
Cleaning: The chassis should only require dusting with a soft cloth. Solvents may harm the
painted surface and leak to the inside causing severe damage.
PACKAGE CONTENTS (May vary depending on model)
1 – Micron HD
1 – Power Supply
1 – CD (includes user manual and MAC/PC codec component)
1 - DB-9 Cable (KEEP IT HANDY FOR FIRMWARE UPDATES)
1 - RS-422/232 Converter - only with RS-422 units (KEEP HANDY FOR FIRMWARE UPDATES)
1 - Gender Changer used with converter (KEEP IT HANDY FOR FIRMWARE UPDATES)
PLEASE RETAIN THE ORIGINAL SHIPPING CARTON AND FOAM. If you need to return the
unit for service or upgrade it is STRONGLY recommended that you use the original carton and
foam, which were specifi cally designed to protect it from damage while in transit. IF RETURNED
IN SOMETHING OTHER THAN ORIGINAL PACKAGING, A FEE WILL BE ASSESSED FOR THE
USE OF NEW SHIPPING MATERIALS WHEN RETURNED BACK TO YOU. A PROTECTIVE
METAL SHIPPING CASE IS ACCEPTABLE.
FCC Information to the user
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2). This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment
has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class a digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case, the
user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
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Overview
Specifi cally designed for the TV Broadcaster, the Micron HD delivers all the advantages
of HD recording and playback in a powerful, compact unit with the lowest price per
channel available. With a high defi nition broadcast quality Digital Video Recorder like the
Micron HD you won’t have to compromise on image quality or rack space. The Micron
HD offers the highest quality images available by utilizing the JPEG 2000 codec in a
powerful, compact unit that takes up only 1RU.
FEATURES
• Records JPEG2000.mov fi les in HD or SD
• Data rate 100 Mbit/s
• 4:2:2 Sampling
• 10 bit quantization
• RS-422 Machine Control which allows easy access when controlling multiple units
• 8 embedded audio channels for HD
• 4 embedded audio channels for SD
• Up to 4 channels AES audio
• NTSC & PAL
• Conforms to industry digital specifi cation SMPTE 259M-C and SMPTE 292(HD-SDI)
• Genlock input
• SMPTE/EBU Longitudinal Time Code
• Chase Lock
• Discrete access to every frame
• 2.5” SATA SSD or HDD drives
• Loop Record Feature
• Instant Cueing and Clip Recall
• Dynamic Tracking
• 1RU
• Up to 5 hours record time
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Installing Hard Disk Drive
We recommend that you have the drives installed, formatted and tested by Fast Forward
Video. However, you may install the drives by following the procedure below. We ONLY
recommend specifi c hard drives - see http://www.ffv.com/page/support.htm for part num-
bers. These specifi c drives have been tested with the Micron HD, and proven to have the
best performance and reliability.
2.5” Drive Removal/Replacement Procedure:
1. On the front of the Micron push black button drive release.
2. To install a drive remove the two screws from the rear panel of the drive enclosure.
3. Remove the circuit board from the drive enclosure.
4. Attach the 2.5” SATA hard drive to the circuit board, and fasten it to the board using
drive mounting screws.
5. Once the hard drive has been secured on the circuit board, replace the circuit board
(with hard drive attached) in the drive enclosure (drive facing up). Fasten the rear
panel of the drive enclosure, using the screws that were removed in step #3.
6. Slide the drive back into the enclosure bay.
Formatting Drive
1. Install drive (see above).
2. Turn on unit POWER and wait for drive % to display on LCD.
3. Make sure you are in LIVE ( X ) Mode - press and hold STOP () then press REC
( X ).
4. Enter the Main Menu () – press STOP ().
5. Scroll to the DELETE ALL CLIPS menu by pressing any arrow.
6. Press STOP () to accept the menu.
7. Press STOP () to confi rm formatting.
8. The LCD will display “Please Wait” during the formatting process.
9. Press REC ( X ) to exit menu when formatting is complete.
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Connections
• AES DIGITAL AUDIO IN x 2 = Input BNC connectors for one channel of AES audio.
Please note that when this connection is activated audio channels 1 & 2 of embedded audio are eliminated.
• AES DIGITAL AUDIO OUT x 2 = Output BNC connectors for one channel of AES
audio.
• TIME CODE IN = Input BNC connectors for longitudinal time code.
• TIME CODE OUT = Output BNC connectors for longitudinal time code.
• RS-422= Machine Control (DB9 CONNECTOR) - This connector is for controlling
the deck or updating fi rmware from an external RS-422 device or PC (using RS-422
to RS-232 converter). Please note when using the RS-422 with a controller it is recommended to lock the front panel (see page 20 Lock Keypad).
• SD VIDEO IN = SD/HD-SDI input BNC connectors.
• SD VIDEO OUT = SD/HD-SDI output BNC connectors.
• REF INPUT = Use this connector for Genlock. The signal must conform to broadcast
specifi cations which is RS-170 for NTSC. Composite video or black burst are ac-
ceptable. DO NOT connect non-standard signals to the Micron, or the picture WILL
distort.
DB-9 Pin # RS-422 Cont. Signal Name
1 Ground
2 TX Out-
3 RX In +
4 Transmit Common
5 Spare
6 Receive Common
7 TX Out +
8 RX In -
9 Ground
5 4 3 2 1
9 8 7 6
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Front Panel Controls
• POWER SWITCH: Turns the unit on / off. Please allow at least 30 seconds after
turning the unit on for it to boot-up and recognize the disk.
• RECORD LED: Light shows when in record mode.
• READY LED: Light shows when ready to record.
• LCD DISPLAY:
- MODE INDICATOR
REC = Record
PLY = Play
REW = Rewind
STOP = Stop
- TIME CODE INDICATOR: Displays the assigned Time Code for the frame in use.
- DISK CAPACITY INDICATOR: Displays the percentage of disk space used.
- CLIP ID INDICATOR: Shows the clip number when a clip is loaded.
- VIDEO FORMAT INDICATOR: Shows video format in LIVE or REC mode.
Mode Indicator
Time Code Indicator
An LCD panel reveals
a menu of options and
a variety of parameters
used to operate the
Micron HD’s functions.
Disk Capacity Indicator
Clip ID Indicator or
Video Format Indicator
• PREV Clip Button - scrolls through clips in reverse order
• REW Button - rewinds video of current clip
• STOP Button - stops play or record operation
• Play Button - plays the selected clip
• REC Button - press REC and PLAY at the same time to start recording
• NEXT CLIP Button - scrolls through clips in order
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