Fast Forward Video Omega HD User Manual
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Phone: (949)852-8404 FAX: (949)852-1226
http://www.ffv.com
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he written consent of Fast Forward Video, Inc., printed in the U.S.A.
Revision 6.0 • Oct 2014
User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Maintenance .............................................................................................................3
Overview................................................................................................................... 4
Omega HD Simultaneous Playback/Record (SPR) Menu Settings Set-up .............. 5
Drive Installation .......................................................................................................6
Formatting Drives ..................................................................................................... 7
Rear Panel Connections........................................................................................... 8
Front Panel Controls................................................................................................. 9
Touch Screen Menus .............................................................................................. 10
Main Menu .............................................................................................................. 11
Settings Menu......................................................................................................... 12
Time Code Menu (Settings Menu continued) ........................................................ 13
Front Panel Menu ................................................................................................... 13
Record Menu .......................................................................................................... 14
Playback Menu ....................................................................................................... 14
Disk Menu............................................................................................................... 15
.................................................................................................. 15
Edit Menu ...............................................................................................................16
Play List Menu ........................................................................................................ 17
Updating Firmware ................................................................................................. 18
Post Production ..................................................................................................... 21
.........................................................................................................23
Limited Warranty ....................................................................................................24
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Maintenance
PRECAUTIONS: The Omega HD Deck 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. The hard drives and the video card must receive
adequate ventilation, and be kept as cool as possible. A bracket with fans has been designed and already installed into
each Omega HD Deck. This device will help prevent overheating the drive and the video card. Overheating will most likely
cause the unit to malfunction and possibly damage the video card.
DO NOT ATTEMPT to repair or modify the unit
technician can decipher whether your problem is caused by a faulty component, and determine whether you need to return
the unit 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. If you work in a dusty environment, periodic dusting within the unit using forced air is
recommended to ensure the life of the fan and power supply.
Operation and Storage Environment: Due to the nature of the hard drives used with this device THE UNIT MUST BE
USED IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. Do not cover or block the ventilation area and try to avoid areas with excessive
heat, which may cause the video card to malfunction.
PACKAGE CONTENTS (May vary depending on model)
1 Omega HD Deck
1 CD (includes user manual and MAC/PC component)
1 POWER CABLE a standard 3-pin power cable
1 SET of RACK EARS and 4 screws. The Omega HD Deck is rack mountable
1 PACK OF ASSORTED HARD DRIVE SCREWS
1 DB-9 Cable (KEEP IT HANDY FOR FIRMWARE UPDATES)
1 RS-232/422 CONVERTER (KEEP IT HANDY FOR FIRMWARE UPDATES)
1 Gender changer used with converter (KEEP IT HANDY FOR FIRMWARE UPDATES)
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PLEASE RETAIN THE ORIGINAL SHIPPING CARTON AND FOAM. If you need to return the unit for service or upgrade
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
delivers all the advantages of HD images and the random access
Single and dual channel units offer removable, hot swappable 2.5” SATA drives compatible with Elite HD and features a
USB port for video download.
action without missing an second. It is capable of up to 18 hours of record time based on two 500 GB drives and it includes
analog tape decks.
Features:
Front Panel Touch Screen Control
RS-422 Machine Control
Data rates up to 100 Mbit/s per channel
4:2:2 Sampling
10 bit quantization
8 embedded audio channels per HD video channel
Up to 4 channels AES audio per video channel
Genlock input
SMPTE/EBU Longitudinal time code
Chase Lock
Discrete access to every frame
Uses 2.5” SATA drives
Loop Record Feature
Instant Cueing, Clip Recall
Variable Speed Noise-Free Playback Forward and Reverse
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Omega HD Simultaneous Playback/Record (SPR) Menu Settings Set-up
Time Delay application w/out QuickTime Files:
SETTING MENU – Both Channel 1 & 2
Standard = change to video format needed
TIME CODE MENU – Both Channel 1 & 2
Output = SOURCE TO
SMPTE Format = DROP
RECORD MENU – Channel 1 Only
Loop Record = OFF
PLAYBACK MENU – Both Channel 1 & 2
Loop Play = OFF
Play Speed = 30 FPS
DISK CONFIGURATION – Channel 1 Only
Disk Format = NATIVE MOE
Time Delay application w/ QuickTime Files:
SETTING MENU – Both Channel 1 & 2
Standard = change to video format needed
TIME CODE MENU – Both Channel 1 & 2
**only accessible when time code is present**
Output = SOURCE TO
SMPTE Format = DROP
RECORD MENU – Channel 1 Only
Loop Record = OFF
PLAYBACK MENU – Both Channel 1 & 2
Loop Play = OFF
Play Speed = 30 FPS
DISK CONFIGURATION – Channel 1 Only
Disk Format = DOS FAT32
File Format = QUICKTIME **Always format drives after changing
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Drive Installation
We recommend that you have the drives installed, formatted and tested by Fast Forward Video. However, you may install
2.5” Drive Removal/Replacement Procedure:
1. Open the front panel door by rotating the ¼ turn knob counter-clockwise on the lower left corner of the door.
2. Each tray has a black push button drive release located on the right of the drive bay.
3. To install a drive remove the two screws from the rear panel of the drive enclosure.
4. Remove the circuit board from the drive enclosure.
5. Attach the 2.5” SATA hard drive to the circuit board, and fasten it to the board using drive mounting screws.
6. 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.
7. Slide the drive back into the enclosure bay.
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Formatting Drives
Formatting Drives (Dual Channel or SPR):
1. Install the drives (see page 5)
2. Turn on power and wait for the deck to recognize drives %.
3.
4. Touch “Disk” within the Main Menu.
5. Touch “Clear Disk” within the Disk Menu.
6. Touch “Yes” to Clear Disk.
7.
8. Repeat process for channel two.
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