Doremi V1-HD User manual

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V1-HD
V1-UHD
V1-UHD/LE
Video Servers
User Manual
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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................. 10
1.1 V1 UNCOMPRESSED HD................................................................................................................ 10
1.2 V1 COMPRESSED HD: JPEG2000 ................................................................................................ 10
1.3 THE CBS ALGORITHM ................................................................................................................... 10
1.4 AUDIO AND TIME CODE .................................................................................................................. 10
2DESIGN OF MANUAL........................................................................................................................ 11
2.1 PRODUCT SERIES.......................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 FIRMWARE VERSIONS .................................................................................................................... 11
2.3 MENU CUSTOMS............................................................................................................................ 11
3INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................. 12
3.1 CONNECTIONS FOR BASIC OPERATION ........................................................................................... 12
3.1.1 Basic Input Connections .........................................................................................................12
3.1.2 Basic Output Connections....................................................................................................... 13
3.1.3 Power Connection ................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 POWER ON AND SHUT DOWN......................................................................................................... 14
3.3 ETHERNET .................................................................................................................................... 14
3.4 CONNECTING RS422..................................................................................................................... 15
3.5 CONNECTING GPI ......................................................................................................................... 15
4QUICK START PROCEDURES ......................................................................................................... 16
4.1 NAVIGATION .................................................................................................................................. 16
4.2 HOW TO CREATE A VIDEO SEGMENT .............................................................................................. 17
4.3 HOW TO PLAY A VIDEO SEGMENT................................................................................................... 17
4.4 HOW TO MAKE A SINGLE VIDEO SEGMENT LOOP............................................................................. 18
4.5 HOW TO CREATE A PLAYLIST ......................................................................................................... 18
4.6 HOW TO PLAY A PLAYLIST.............................................................................................................. 19
4.7 BASIC MENU OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................. 19
4.8 SETTING RECORD PARAMETERS WITH THE V1 MULTI-FILE SYSTEM (MFS) ...................................... 19
4.9 SETUP V1 FOR PLAYBACK ............................................................................................................. 20
4.10 SETUP V1 FOR RECORD ................................................................................................................ 20
4.11 REMOTE OPERATION ..................................................................................................................... 20
4.12 SAVE CURRENT SETTINGS TO MEMORY.......................................................................................... 20
4.13 GETTING THE FIRMWARE VERSION NUMBER OF THE V1 .................................................................. 20
5PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................. 21
5.1 OVERVIEW: V1-HD VS V1-UHD .................................................................................................... 21
5.2 FRONT PANEL ...............................................................................................................................22
5.2.1 Keypad Area............................................................................................................................ 22
5.2.2 Menu Controls and Jog/Shuttle............................................................................................... 23
5.2.3 Transport Controls................................................................................................................... 24
5.2.4 LCD Time Code Display.......................................................................................................... 25
5.2.5 SCSI Drives............................................................................................................................. 26
5.2.6 LCD Video Display .................................................................................................................. 26
5.3 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................ 27
5.3.1 Video In/Out ............................................................................................................................ 27
5.3.2 Audio In/Out ............................................................................................................................ 28
5.3.3 9Pins Connector...................................................................................................................... 28
5.3.4 Ethernet................................................................................................................................... 28
5.3.5 Time Code............................................................................................................................... 28
5.3.6 SCSI ........................................................................................................................................ 29

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6RECORDING AND PLAYBACK ........................................................................................................ 30
6.1 USING THE V1 MULTI-FILE SYSTEM................................................................................................ 30
6.1.1 The Default File ....................................................................................................................... 30
6.1.2 Creating a New File................................................................................................................. 30
6.1.3 Loading an Existing File .......................................................................................................... 30
6.1.4 Erasing a File .......................................................................................................................... 30
6.1.5 Files and Time Code ............................................................................................................... 30
6.1.6 Setting Recording Parameters for each File ........................................................................... 30
6.1.7 Mixing Recording Parameters................................................................................................. 30
6.2 RECORDING MODES ...................................................................................................................... 31
6.3 THE V1 AND SUPPORTING CONTROL PROTOCOLS ........................................................................... 31
6.3.1 Serial Machine Control (SONY 9 pin and Pioneer Laser Disk) Protocols............................... 31
6.3.2 Odetics and VDCP (Louth) Protocols...................................................................................... 31
6.3.3 Odetics Limited Mode ............................................................................................................. 31
6.4 CREATING SEGMENTS AND PLAY LISTS........................................................................................... 31
6.4.1 What is a Segment .................................................................................................................. 31
6.4.2 Segments and the V1’s Multi-File System .............................................................................. 31
6.4.3 Creating a Segment ................................................................................................................ 32
6.4.4 Creating a Play List and Loops ............................................................................................... 32
6.5 CHASE COMMAND AND CHASE MODES ........................................................................................... 34
6.5.1 The Chase Command ............................................................................................................. 34
6.5.2 Chase Mode, CHASE to LTC Time Code ............................................................................... 34
6.5.3 Chase Mode, CHASE to RS422 or Serial Time Code ............................................................ 34
6.6 USING DISCONTINUOUS TIME CODE ON THE OPEN FILE................................................................... 34
6.7 TIME CODE OFFSET....................................................................................................................... 35
7SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS................................................................................................................ 36
7.1 USING THE V1 WITH EDIT CONTROLLERS........................................................................................ 36
7.2 SYNCHRONIZING MULTIPLE UNITS .................................................................................................. 36
7.3 PLAYBACK FOR PRESENTATION ...................................................................................................... 36
7.4 TIME DELAY, 1 CHANNEL – V1-HD ONLY ....................................................................................... 36
7.5 SLOW MOTION REPLAY: V1-HD ONLY ........................................................................................... 37
7.6 AUDIO POST.................................................................................................................................. 38
7.6.1 Most Common Connection...................................................................................................... 38
7.6.2 Overdubbing Video and Audio Tracks .................................................................................... 39
7.6.3 Overdubbing/Insert of Video or Audio Only ............................................................................ 39
8MENU REFERENCE CHART............................................................................................................. 40
8.1 MENU CHART ................................................................................................................................40
8.2 OPTION MENU CHART.................................................................................................................... 41
8.3 CONTROLLER MENU CHART........................................................................................................... 44
9MENU.................................................................................................................................................. 45
10 OPTION MENU ............................................................................................................................... 47
10.1 TRANSPORT .................................................................................................................................. 49
10.2 AUTO PLAY ................................................................................................................................... 50
10.3 NEW REC SET...............................................................................................................................50
10.4 INIT DISK....................................................................................................................................... 52
10.5 SAVE SETNGS ...............................................................................................................................52
10.6 SCSI SETUP................................................................................................................................. 53
10.7 MEDIA SETUP................................................................................................................................53
10.8 DISK COPY.................................................................................................................................... 53
10.9 VID IN........................................................................................................................................... 54
10.10 VID OUT................................................................................................................................... 54
10.11 AUD IN LVL .............................................................................................................................. 55
10.12 AUD OUT LVL .......................................................................................................................... 55

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10.13 EDIT PRST ................................................................................................................................55
10.14 CLICKS/FR – BI-PHASE............................................................................................................. 55
10.15 SERIAL PORT ............................................................................................................................ 56
10.16 TIME CODE .............................................................................................................................. 56
10.17 J2K PARAMS............................................................................................................................. 56
10.18 VID MIXER................................................................................................................................56
11 CONTROLLER MENU.................................................................................................................... 57
12 VIDEO AND KEY............................................................................................................................ 59
12.1 VIDEO & KEY USING THE SINGLE-PASS RECORDING METHOD.......................................................... 59
12.1.1 Creating the Recording File ................................................................................................ 59
12.1.2 Recording the Video & Key ................................................................................................. 60
12.2 VIDEO & KEY USING THE DUAL-PASS METHOD ............................................................................... 62
12.2.1 Creating the recording file ................................................................................................... 62
12.2.2 Recording the Video-Part.................................................................................................... 64
12.2.3 Recording the Key-Part ....................................................................................................... 64
12.2.4 Merging the Video-part and the Key-Part ........................................................................... 65
12.2.5 Creating the Video & Key File ............................................................................................. 65
12.2.6 Executing the Merge ........................................................................................................... 66
13 3D.................................................................................................................................................... 67
13.1 3D USING THE SINGLE-PASS RECORDING METHOD......................................................................... 68
13.1.1 Creating the Recording File ................................................................................................ 68
13.1.2 Recording the 3D ................................................................................................................68
13.2 3D USING THE DUAL-PASS METHOD............................................................................................... 70
13.2.1 Creating the Recording File ................................................................................................ 70
13.2.2 Recording the Left-Eye ....................................................................................................... 72
13.2.3 Recording the Right-Eye ..................................................................................................... 72
13.2.4 Merging the Left-Eye and the Right-Eye ............................................................................. 73
13.2.5 Creating the 3D File ............................................................................................................73
13.2.6 Executing the Merge ........................................................................................................... 74
14 TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................... 75
14.1 UNABLE TO CONTROL V1 REMOTELY ............................................................................................. 75
14.2 V1 IDENTIFICATION FOR EDITORS AND DAW ON THE RS422 PORT ................................................. 75
14.3 THE VIDEO HAS NO COLORS .......................................................................................................... 75
14.4 NO AUDIO FROM INPUT MONITOR ................................................................................................... 75
14.5 UNABLE TO WRITE TO ACTIVE DRIVE .............................................................................................. 75
14.6 FORCING POWER ON IN ANY CONDITION ........................................................................................ 75
14.7 NO MD FOUND ............................................................................................................................. 75
15 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................................................................................................. 76
16 WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................... 77
17 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ........................................................................................... 78
18 APPENDIX ...................................................................................................................................... 80
18.1 INSTRUCTION FOR INITIAL SETUP AND TRANSPORT.......................................................................... 80
18.2 UPGRADING THE V1 FIRMWARE ..................................................................................................... 80
18.3 UPGRADING THE RCV2 FIRMWARE ................................................................................................ 80
18.3.1 Check your RCV2 Firmware Version .................................................................................. 80
18.3.2 The VUploader Utility .......................................................................................................... 80
18.4 HIGH DEFINITION UNCOMPRESSED CHART ..................................................................................... 81
18.5 JPEG2000 COMPRESSION / TIME CHART ...................................................................................... 82
18.6 BIPHASE SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................... 83
18.7 CONNECTING V1 TO AUDIO WORKSTATIONS & EDIT CONTROLLERS ................................................ 83

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18.7.1 Most Common Connection.................................................................................................. 83
18.7.2 Connection to the DAWN workstation (v 4.3c or later) ....................................................... 83
18.7.3 Connection to the Akai DD-1500 with RS422 control (recommended)............................... 84
18.7.4 Connection to the Akai DD-1500 in CHASE RS422 Mode ................................................. 84
18.7.5 Connection to the Fairlight .................................................................................................. 84
18.7.6 Connection to the Microlynx, the Lynx 1 and Lynx 2 synchronizers ................................... 85
18.7.7 Connection to the Sonic Solutions ...................................................................................... 85
18.7.8 Connection to the Pro-Tools 4.0 ......................................................................................... 85
18.7.9 Connection to the Orban AUDICY VX ................................................................................ 86
18.7.10 Connection to the Dyaxis II ................................................................................................. 86
18.7.11 List of DAWs & Editors currently supported by the V1(*) ..................................................... 87
19 DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY ................................................................................................ 88

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WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
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
240VAC @50Hz for Australia rating 0.5A
AVIS
Le voltage peut différer d’un pays à l’autre. Il faut que le V1 soit ajuste au voltage du pays.
LA SOURCE DE PUISSANCE DOIT AVOIR UN CONDUCTEUR CONNECTE A LA TERRE.
Toutes réparations doivent être effectuées par une personne qualifiée.
AFIN D’EVITER UN CHOC ELECTRIQUE, VEUILLEZ NE PAS ENLEVER LE CAPOT.

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PROTECTING YOURSELF AND THE V1
Never touch the AC plug with wet hands
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 receive a serious electric shock
Do not put, or allow anyone to put any object, especially metal objects into the V1
Use only an AC power supply. Never use a DC power supply.
If water or any other liquid is spilled into or onto the V1, disconnect the power, and call your
dealer.
Make sure the unit is well ventilated, and away from direct sunlight.
To avoid damage to internal circuitry, as well as the external finish, keep the V1 away from
sources of direct heat (stoves, radiators, etc.).
Avoid using aerosol insecticides, etc. near the V1. They may damage the surface, and may
ignite.
Do not use denatured alcohol, thinner or similar chemicals to clean the V1. They will damage
the finish.
Modification of this equipment is dangerous, and can result in the functions of the V1 being
impaired. Never attempt to modify the equipment in any way.
In order to ensure optimum performance of your V1, select the setup location carefully, and
make sure the equipment is used properly. Avoid setting up the V1 in the following locations:
1. In a humid or dusty environment
2. In a room with poor ventilation
3. On a surface that is not horizontal
4. Inside a vehicle such as a car, where it will be subject to vibration
5. In an extremely hot or cold environment

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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
!
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol superimposed
across a graphical representation of a person, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure; that may be
of sufficient ma
g
nitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
!The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING!!
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture

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CE NOTICE
Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of the device to the EMC (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) directive and to the Low Voltage directive of the European Community. Such
marking is indicative that this device meets or exceeds the following technical standard:
• EN 55022 "Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interface Characteristics of
Information Technology Equipment."
A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the above standard has been made and is on
file at Doremi Labs, Europe, Valbonne, France.

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1 Introduction
Thank you for your V1 purchase. The V1 is a random access video recorder that uses magnetic
drives (hard drives) as a recording medium.
To record video on a hard drive it should be digitized which means that the analog video
information must be converted to a digital data stream.
The V1 line of products includes uncompressed video recorders (8 and 10 bit encoding) and
compressed video recorders, the trade off is between storage requirement and video quality.
Hopefully this introduction explains to the reader the basic technical principles of digital video
disk recording.
1.1 V1 Uncompressed HD
The V1-UHD and V1-UHD/LE (for HDTV video) series records the video directly on the hard
drive without the use of compression. 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. With CBS all fields have the
same maximum size. Consequently, CBS does not require maintaining a list indicating the start
of each field because they are all the same size. This results in a more reliable video recorder
with faster video access and frame accurate recording.
1.4 Audio and Time Code
In addition to the video, and regardless of the compression ratio used, the V1 records 2, 4, 6 or
8 tracks of uncompressed audio (sampled at 48Khz). It also records the LTC and digital-VITC
timecodes.