FFV NDT-200G User manual

NDT-200G
Digital Video Recorder
User’s Manual
Revision 3.0
September 2014
FFV Systems LLC
Phone: [phone]
[email protected]
www.ffv.com
The design of the NDT 200G™ is proprietary.
No part of the NDT 200G™ manual may be copied or modified without the written consent of FFV Systems LLC
Printed in the U.S.A.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
STANDARD FEATURES................................................................................................................................................................ 4
SPEEDY GET-STARTED MANUAL........................................................................................................................................ 5
FRONT BEZEL BUTTONS AND FUNCTIONS...................................................................................................................... 6
PUSHBUTTON OPERATION......................................................................................................................................................... 6
LCD / TOUCH PANEL OPERATION....................................................................................................................................... 7
OPTIONAL FEATUREE DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................ 10
REAR AND SIDE PANEL CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 11
LED OPERATION..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
USB OPERATION..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
EXTERNAL TRIGGER OPERATION (RECORD / STOP FUNCTION)........................................................................... 12
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................................................... 14
MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................................................................................................................ 16
REVISION HISTORY ............................................................................................................................................................... 16

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Overview
The NDT 200G is a standalone, hand-held, digital video recorder with exceptional image quality, featuring
scalable motion JPEG compression at an outstanding 720 x 480 pixel image resolution. The DVR records
up to 26 hours at a 20:1 compression with readily available SATA hard drives. The recorder is equipped
for downloadable files via an on-board USB 2.0 port and is powered by the supplied 9V power supply.
The M-JPEG compression settings are user selectable from 4:1 to 20:1. In practice, it is advisable to set
the compression to correspond with the best quality to storage ratio. A setting of 4:1 is a good setting for
good quality images, 7:1 for general purpose images.
The rule of thumb for minutes of storage available is compression ratio times gigabytes available;
Example: 10:1 compression ratio x 0.8 = 8 Minutes/GB * 4 gigabytes = 32 Minutes recording time.
Features
oAnalog Composite & Y/CInputs & Outputs oUSB 2.0 File Download Port
oScalable Motion JPEG compression oUSB Control / Configuration
oPC Viewable Files o2 Line Audio Channels In / Out
oTouch Pad Configuration oLCD Status Display and LED Output
oNTSC or PALVideo Resolution oBezel Controls
Record – Time-Lapse, Single frame, Loop, Instant Startup, Pre-Event, External Record Trigger
Play – Variable Speed (Selected Speeds or Fully Variable)
Other – Real-Time Clock, User Data Fields, Data Overlay, NTSC, Instant Startup

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Getting Started;
Install drive -Open the drive door, slide the SATA drive into the unit and close the door.
Apply Power - Plug the power adapter into a wall socket and connect it to the power input on the rear
panel. Press the green power switchtostart the unit. The LCD should power up and the LED should
start blinking “Red”.
Parameter Configuration - Configuration from the factory is “Default”. Configuration is available via the
LCD and touch panel on the unit. See Unit Configuration section of manual for these settings.
When the configuration is complete,the user should “Delete All Video”. This will format the new drive
and prepare the drive to store video.
Connect inputs – Connect Video to either the Composite or S-Video (Y/C) input; this should match the
configuration setting for Video Input.Connect the audio mono to left or stereo to left and right inputs.
Record –Press the red “REC” button to start recording and Stop + REC to stop recording.
Playback – Press the LIST soft button to list the clips (Clips are listed in newest clip first order).
Scroll down to the desired clip and press LOAD. Press EXIT to go to the main display screen.
Press ►tostart playback. The DVR will stop playing at the end of the loaded clip (if loop playback is
Off) or continue from the first frame (if loop play is On).
Moving video to computer via USB –Install the CP210x driver from the CD – Note where the files are
installed.The hardware installer needs to be directed to install the driver from this location. Connect the
NDT 200G USB port to the computer USB port. Once the hardware installer has completed (it will go
through the process twice). Enter the Setup screen, scroll to the Connect Disk to PC setting. Press the
OK soft button. The drive will appear as a drive on the computer. This will allow the video files,
CLIPXXXX XXXXXX.MOV to be transferred to the computer for playback or archiving. To disconnect the
disk from the PC, follow the instructions on the unit’s display.
Clearing the files – This process should always be performed using the DVR operating system. The
computer does not perform all of the tasks required to allow the DVR to record video onto the drive.
Enter the settings menu and press the “DELETE” soft button twice. The FAT32 format takes a few
minutes tocomplete, the LCD shows “Formatting Disk” with an operation progressing bar while the disk is
being formatted.
Individual clips may be deleted by selecting INFO in the LIST screen and then DELETE and follow the
instructions on the LCD.
Turn Off NDT 200G - Press green power button for 5seconds toturn unit off.
More completefeature descriptions are included in the remainder of this User’s Manual and in the Serial
Protocol Document, available from the Support page at www.ffv.com.

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Front Bezel Buttons and Functions
POWER Switch: The green pushbutton is the power button, press and release to start the NDT 200G.
When the unit is “On”, pressing the power button for 5 seconds will turn the unit “Off”.
PASS-THRU: The LED below the power switch will flash red once per second indicating that it is in
digital pass-thru mode, which indicates the D.V.R. is record ready. The status line of the LCD panel will
also display PASS-THRU at this time.
Pushbutton Operation
Function Req. State Keys Notes
Start Record Any but Record REC
Stop Record Record ■+ REC Hold Stop and tap Record
Change to Pass-Thru Play or Stop ■+ REC Hold Stop and tap Record
Play forward – 1x Stop ►
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Step Fwd 1 frame Play or Stop ■+ Hold Stop and tap Fast Fwd
Step Rev 1 frame Play or Stop ■+ Hold Stop and tap Rewind
Seek to endof loaded
clip Play or Stop
Seek to start of loaded
clip Play or Stop
Scan Fwd – 5x Play ≠5x ►+ Hold Play and tap Fast Fwd
Scan Fwd – 30x Play = 5x ►+ Hold Play and tap Fast Fwd
Scan Rev – 5x Play ≠-5x ►+ Hold Play and tap Rewind
Scan Rev – 30x Play = -5x ►+ Hold Play and tap Rewind
Clear Disk Any but Record
+ +REC
Push and hold , then , then press REC
and release all three (LED flashes red and
green quickly), then press and hold REC for 5
seconds. LED will flashfast red, until last two
seconds of format - it changes tofast green
blink. Returns to slow red blink when ready to
record.

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LCD / Touch Panel Operation
The NDT 200G LCD and Touch panel provide user interface to enable feedback from the unit during
operation, unit configuration, and clip management.
System Status Screen– This screen comes up at power-up. It shows Folder and Clip information,
Motion State and Time Code of the unit, Audio levels, Disk Space remaining and Compression Ratio.
Soft buttons in Record or Pass-Thru (LED is Red) are Setup and List.
SETUP – Displays a list of Unit Configuration settings available from the LCD / touch panel.
LIST – Displays a list of the recorded Video Clips. Function described in Video Clip Management.
Soft buttons in Play (LED is Green) are JOG/SCRUB, SCRUB/SCAN, SETUP and LIST. Buttons change
depending on state selected.
Another change from Record to Play - Disk Available is replaced by JOG, SCRUB, or SCAN.
JOG – Rotations in the touch pad circle move the video very slowly.
SCRUB – Rotation in the touch pad circle move the video based on the speed of the rotation.
SCAN – Rotation in the touch pad circle changes the play direction and speed.
Speeds are Stop, 1X, 5X, and 30X in each direction.
SETUP or Unit Configuration – Allows configuration of operational parameters of the NDT 200G. Scroll to
highlight and press proper soft key for action.
Displayed action will be enabled if button is pressed; NOT current setting.
Delete All Clips – Format new drives or deletes all recorded video.
DELETE to confirm or EXIT to Cancel.
Connect Disk toPC– Controls USB access to the hard drive from the PC.
OK to Connect or EXIT to disconnect or leave screen. Disconnect allows the unit to retake control
of the hard drive and may take a moment to be ready to act.
Set Loop Playback – OFF/ON or EXIT
OFF or ON indicates what the setting will change to when button is pressed.
Set Playback (Film) Speed – Dual Option – SELECT to enter setting screen.
INCR, DECR, SET, EXIT; plus a list of speeds in a scrollable list.
INCR – Press to increase the speed by 1 frame per second.
DECR – Press to slow the speed by 1 frame per second.
SET – Press to set selected speed and exit the screen.
Select Video Input – COMP/S-VIDEO, EXIT
COMP or S-VIDEO indicates what the setting will change to when button is pressed.
Set Compression Level – Sets video compression level for subsequent recording.
SELECT to enter screen; INCR - Increment, DECR - Decrement, SET, EXIT
Set Single Frame Recording – Option – Allows user torecord asingle frame each time the REC button is
pressed. If each frame should be in a separate file, Stop and Restart recording after each frame.
OFF or ON indicates what the setting will change to when button is pressed.
Set Loop Recording – Option – DVR records over all empty space at the time recording starts,
overwriting the first video of this clip when drive space is full until Recording is stopped.
OFF or ON indicates what the setting will change to when button is pressed.

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Set External Trigger Mode –
See External Trigger description for more information.
“REC” or “EVENT” indicates what the setting will change to when the button is pressed.
Set Pre-Event Recording – Setting is 00 (Off)to 15 minutes.
INCR, DECR, SET, EXIT
INCR – Press to increase the duration by 1 minute.
DECR – Press to reduce the duration by 1 minute.
SET –Press toset selected time and exit the screen.
EXIT –Exit without setting a new speed.
Set Time Lapse Recording – Setting is four-field time code format.
NOTE: Requires that Single-Frame recording be set ON to function!
INCR, DECR, SET, EXIT; plus scroll to change between fields.
INCR – Press to increase the duration by 1 (H,M,S,F).
DECR – Press to reduce the duration by 1 (H,M,S,F).
SET –Press toset selected interval and exit the screen.
EXIT –Exit without setting a new speed.
Set Instant Startup Mode – Setting is Off or On; On has two modes.
NOTE: Setting Onfrom Off will Delete All Video from disk!
On – Formats disk and Sets Instant Startup - Record mode
Off – Disables Instant Startup Feature.
Rec – Enables recording mode.
Play – Enables playback mode.
Set Screen Overlay – SELECT to get Overlay menu or EXIT.
Overlay menu:
Overlay State – SELECT, OFF, BACKGROUND, EXIT
SELECT – Toggles through Overlay items to put on output video stream.
OFF/ON – Toggles Selected Item toState Indicated before button press.
BACKGROUND – Toggles background between Transparent and Black.
EXIT – Returns to Configuration menu.
Display Format – The soft buttons depend on the overlay state.
If Time Overlay is ON, the first button toggles Frames# On/Off in Time format.
If Date Overlay is ON, the second button toggles Date Format (M/D/Y or D/M/Y).
If Date Overlay is ON, the third button toggles leading 0’s On/Off - NO 0 or SHOW 0.
Horizontal Position – SELECT, LEFT, RIGHT, EXIT
SELECT – Toggles between setting Time, Date or User Data Fields position.
LEFT – Moves the adjusted overlay to the left one position.
RIGHT – Moves the adjusted overlay tothe right one position.
Vertical Position – SELECT, UP, DOWN, EXIT
SELECT – Toggles between setting Time, Date or User Data Fields position.
UP – Moves the adjusted overlay up one position.
DOWN – Moves the adjusted overlay down one position.
Enter User Data – FIELD, CLEAR, SELECT, DONE.
FIELD – Toggles between User Data Fields as indicated.
CLEAR – Clears current data from field. (Visible on overlay only).
SELECT – Inserts the highlighted character in the User Data String.
DONE – Saves data string changes and exits screen.

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Time and Date – Set unit Time and Date for Real Time Clock and File Date/Time stamp.
SELECT to enter screen; INCR - Increment, DECR - Decrement, SET, EXIT
Scroll tochange between fields. SET when finished with all fields.
Set Video Format – NTSC/PAL, EXIT.
NTSC or PAL indicates what the setting will change to when button is pressed.
Firmware Version and Update – SELECT, EXIT
Select enters screen to display firmware versions and unit serial number.
Soft keys in screen are: 9600, 38400, 57600, EXIT
Specific number keys initiate firmware update at specified speed usingHyper Terminal or equiv.
Remove power input when complete.
LIST or Video Clip Management – When LIST is pressed, NDT 200G shows a list of the clips recorded,
in the reverse order recorded (last recorded is first in the list) and a “Play All Clips” option. Soft buttons
are INFO, LOAD, and EXIT. The soft buttons act on the clip highlighted. Scroll to highlight clip.
INFO –Brings up the information window about the specified clip
Shows Folder and clip name, duration, and when recorded (time / date must be set)
Soft keys are RENAME, DELETE, EXIT
RENAME – Shows rename screen with present name at the top and alpha-numeric keyboard.
Soft keys are CLEAR, BACKSP, SELECT, DONE
Clear – Clears namespace.
Backsp(ace)– Moves “cursor” back one position, erasing thecharacter or space.
Select –Appends character currently highlighted tothe namespace location.
Done – Changes soft keys toSET tochange name and ABORT tokeep unchanged.
DELETE – Screen shows “Press DELETE to delete this clip or EXIT to Abort.
EXIT – Returns to clips list.
LOAD – Loads the clip for playback. “Load” = Set the play list In and Out points tothe start and end of
this clip. This makes the DVR act like this is the only video recorded on the DVR.
UNLOAD – If a clip has been loaded, the key changes to UNLOAD. This Clip must be unloaded before
all other video on unit is available.
Automatic Clip Naming with User defined name - To get the NDT 200G to increment using your clip
name, rename the LAST recorded clip on the unit(first in the LIST), leaving a numerical at the end of the
clip. When the clip has been renamed and saved, cycle power on the unit. It will load the directory and
name future clips incrementally from the last recorded clip, which is the first clip in the LIST on the NDT
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Feature Description
Time Lapse Recording– Skips a user-defined number of frames (set as time code format) between the
captured frames. This is useful to extend record time when every frame is not absolutely critical or to
capture a long-term event at aspecified interval over time. The unit will indicate “Record”, but the Time
Code will change only when a frame is saved.
The following examples are for NTSC – normal frame rate approx. 30 frames per second.
An interval of 00:00:00:02 will record every other frame; yielding 15 frames per second.
An interval of 00:00:00:05 will record every 5th frame; yielding 6 frames per second.
An interval of 00:00:00:15 will record every 15th frame; yielding 2 frames per second.
An interval of 00:00:01:00 will record one frame per second.
An interval of 00:01:00:00 will record one frame per minute.
An interval of 01:00:00:00 will record one frame per hour.
Requires Single-Frame Recording be set ONtofunction.
Single-Frame Recording – Records asingle frame each time Record button is pressed. If user desires
each frame to be in a separate file, stop record between each frame. Otherwise, leave unit in Recording mode,
and press the Rec button to capture a frame.
Loop record – Continuously records material over the available space on the drive at the time the
recording starts. The loop never overwrites video on the drive prior tothe start of a recording. Once the
empty space has filled, video is overwritten in the order recorded until recording is stopped.
Pre - Event Recording – EVENT mode allows the user to have the recorder recording video, see
something that they want to record, press the external trigger (see below) and save only the video from
the set number of minutes prior tothe trigger input until the recording is stopped. If no trigger is received
between the Record and Stop commands, the video recorded will not be saved.
Example: User has a test that takes two minutes to determine if the results are worthy of
recording. Rather than starting and stopping the recorder and erasing unimportant video, the user sets
the unit pre-event time to 3minutes, starts recording, starts the test. If the results warrant saving, the
user presses the trigger and waits for the completion of the test tostop the recording. Any video
recorded prior to3minutes before the trigger is discarded when the recording stops.
External Trigger – The external trigger input is located above the Y/Cconnectors in the side of the NDT
200G. The jack is a 3.5mm stereo audio jack. Tip is the trigger input, Ring is Record LED output, Shank
is ground. LED flashes when unit is in pass-thru mode, it is on continuously when recording. The
external trigger has two operating modes,
Normal Record Mode is the default, but it becomes a user choice in the menu – Set External Trigger.
REC(ord) mode - A toggle switchshould be used – Recording starts when the switchcloses and
stops when it opens.
EVENT mode - A momentary switch should be used – the trigger is sensed when the switch is
closed for longer than 100msec (1/10th of a second).
External trigger option is not required for EVENT trigger operation.
Variable Speed Playback (Selected Speeds) – SelectableFixed speeds settings are 6,12, 24, 25, 30,
33, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 240 frames per second. Video played recorded at 30fps and played at 6fps
will play 5times faster than normal. The same video played at 150fps will play at 1/5 speed.
Variable Speed Playback (Fully Variable) – The fully variable feature allows the user to increment or
decrement the setting to play at any, up to 360, integer frames per second.
Real-Time Clock – Allows user to haveTime/Date stamps on video files or to have Time or Date in
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User Data Fields – (4) Fields for users to add character information to be included in an overlay on the
video. (2) fields are (16) character length and (2) fields are (4) character length for a total of (40)
characters. Overlay must be ON for data to display on monitor during setup.
Data Overlay – Allows user to destructively or non-destructively overlay Time, Date and/or User Data
from the User Data Fields into the video. Destructive overlay occurs when the overlay is ON during
recording. This is necessary tosee the overlay when playing using QuickTime player. It is called
“destructive” because part of the video will be destroyed when the characters are written. This is
minimized when using the transparent background, but characters may not be visible if the video
background is very light. Non-destructive overlay occurs if overlay is Off during recording but On during
Playback on the DVR. The video is overwritten during play, but the overlay could be turned off and
replayed to see the original video undamaged.
Instant Startup Mode – Allows DVR to be ready to record very quickly following power-on. Without this
feature set on, the startup time will get longer as more video is recorded on the disk. This is usually only
an issue when using the DVR for automated security applications.
CAUTION: When this mode is enabled from disabled, the NDT 200G will format the disk.
Record mode –records video and stores end of recorded video address in Flash memory so NDT
200 initializes without setting up clip directory upon startup. Since the directory was not initialized at
startup, the NDT 200 will only play clips recorded since power-on. Also, the clip names start at the
default, CLIP0000, for the first recording each time power is applied to the unit.
Play mode – (Disables Recording) - NDT 200G initializes clip directory to enable user to select clip
from entire source list for playback.
Rear and Side Panel Connections
1. USB Port – Type “B” on Rear Panel - Used for:
Access video files from hard drive. (When connected toPC& software enabled).
2. Power Connector - +7V to +40Vdc.
3. Composite Video – In (Top)/ Out (Bottom) – Standard RCA connectors
4. Audio – Left Channel - In (Top)/ Out (Bottom) – Standard RCA connectors
5. Audio – Right Channel - In (Top)/ Out (Bottom) – Standard RCA connectors
6. Y/C Video – In (Left)/ Out (Right) – Standard S-VHS connectors
7. Trigger Input – 3.5mm Stereo jack - Tip = Record Trigger; Ring = LED output; Shank = GND.

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LED Operation
The action described below occurs immediately when the button is pressed.
LED Operation
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Pass-Thru Pause Red High - 0.1 Sec. per Sec. - Single short blink per second.
Pass-Thru Record Red High Output - LED On.
Playback Stop Green High - 0.1 Sec. per Sec. - Single short blink per second.
Playback Play (1:1) Green High Output - LED On.
Playback Forward - non 1:1 Green LED high in a pattern short, short, long, short
Playback Reverse - non 1:1 Green LED high in a pattern short, long, short
Confirm Video Delete R & G Alternate short blinks.
Delete While deleting Red Fast Red Blinking
Delete Finished Deleting Green Fast Green Blinking for 2 seconds.
USB Operation
The USB connection is used to download files from the NDT 200G’s disk to a computer.
File Download allows the user to view recorded video using the QuickTime player on a computer.
The drive
appears as an external drive when connected, the DVR is powered On, and the “Set USB
Disk Connection” setting is set to CONN, unless the unit is in Record. The DVR will not allow USB
access when recording since all data on the drive could be damaged / deleted by doing so. Connecting
the USB cable during Play will change the Motion State to Pass-Thru, since the DVR and the USB cannot
access the drive simultaneously.
The files containing video will have long filenames the same as the clip title and this numerical
information to separate multiple files of the same clip: AAAABB, where the ‘AAAA’ and ‘BB’ are
hexadecimal numbers; the digits ‘BB’ increment from lower to higher for as many files as are in one clip.
All other files on the drive are not video files, and therefore, are not playable. The FAT32 format limits file
size to 2GB. Long video clips will span file boundaries.
Video requires a fast computer to play smoothly in real time. If your video does not play smoothly,
QuickTime “Pro” has a setting under the Movie tab to “Play All Frames”. This slows the video to the speed
of the computer, but shows all of the frames recorded.
Audio in QuickTime files is Single Channel from the Left Input.
External Trigger Operation (Record / Stop function)
Trigger input is held high in the unit. When pulled low, unit records. When low is removed, unit stops
recording. See Option Description for more information.

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Specifications
VIDEO INPUT
Analog Input: Composite and S-Video(Y/C).
Levels: 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms
Standards: 525/60 (NTSC) or 625/50 (PAL)
VIDEO OUTPUT
Analog Output: Composite and S-Video (Y/C).
Horizontal Resolution: 550 TV lines (at 5:1 compression)
Levels: 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms
Standards: 525/60 (NTSC) or 625/50 (PAL)
Connections: Multi-pin for component
VIDEO INPUT DECODER
Format: Digital 4:2:2 YCrCb
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Digital Color Space: YUV
Sampling: 13.5 MHz
Pixel Resolution: 720 x 486 pixels (525/60)
720 x 576 pixels (625/50)
S/N Ratio: 50 dB
Bandwidth: 7 MHz (-3 dB)
Differential Gain: 2%
Differential Phase: 2 deg.
ADC Differential Linearity: +/- 0.7 LSB
ADC Integral Linearity: +/- 1.0 LSB
VIDEO OUTPUT ENCODER
Digital Color Space: Digital 4:2:2 YCrCb
Analog Bandwidth: Y: 6.75 MHz
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Composite: 4.5 MHz (NTSC)
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DAC Resolution: 10 bits x 3
S/N Ratio: 60 dB
VIDEO COMPRESSION
Codec: Zoran
Method: JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts
Group)
Compression Ratio: Variable - 4:1 to 30:1
MEMORY
Multi-port Frame Buffer: 32 MB DRAM
HARD DRIVE
SATA - 2.5” Drive
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Clock Speed: 40 MHz
Local ROM/EPROM: 1MB Flash EEPROM
Local SRAM: 1MB 0 wait state
COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE
USB 2.0 (COM Port) Requires driver to enable
COM port. Conforms to
Sony “Remote (9 pin)”
protocol via USB.
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS
Resolution: 16 bits
Sampling Rate: 48 KHz
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Dynamic Range: 80 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: 022%, -73 dB
Inter-modulation Distortion: 90 dB
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Interchannel Gain Mismatch: +/- 0.5dB
Input Voltage: 1 VRMS, 2.0V p-p
Input Impedance: 20K Ohms
Input Programmable Gain Span:22.5 dB
Full Scale Output Voltage: 0.707 VRMS, 2.0V p-p
Output Impedance: 600 ohms
Output Attenuation Range: 94.5 dB
Passband: 045 FS
Passband Ripple: +/- 0.1 dB
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Power Consumption: 7 Watts
Input Voltage: 7 to 30 Volts DC
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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
The Housing should only require dusting with a soft cloth.
Operation and Storage Environment
Precautions
The NDT 200G DVR has been built to meet the demands of a professional 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 electrostatic 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 video card must receive adequate ventilation, and be kept as cool as possible.
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, voiding the warranty.
A technician can determine whether your problem is caused by a faulty component, and whether you need
to return it for evaluation and/or repair.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
1 NDT 200G DVR
1 CD (USB to Serial Driver, NDT 200G and Software Manuals)
1 Mating Power Connector
PLEASE RETAIN THE ORIGINAL SHIPPING CARTON AND FOAM INSERTS 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
specifically designed to protect it from damage while in transit. IF RETURNED IN A REGULAR CARTON, CARTON
WILL BE REPLACED AT A FEE FOR THE RETURN SHIPMENT.
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 their expense.
Notice to the end user:This device has been designed to use interconnect cables with an installed length of three (3) feet or
less. Use of cables of greater length may cause undesired behavior.

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Limited Warranty
12 – MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY
FFV Systems LLC. warrants to the original purchaser that the product (Hardware and components) shall be
free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase, If a defect covered
by this warranty occurs during this 1 year period, FFV Systems LLC will repair or replace the defective
product or component, at its option, free of charge.
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS
THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY IF THIS PRODUCT: (a) IS DAMAGED BY NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT,
MISUSE, OR BY OTHER CAUSES UNRELATED TO DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP; OR (b) HAS
HAD THE SERIAL NUMBER ALTERED, DEFACED, OR REMOVED.
ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY
PERIOD DESCRIBED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT SHALL FAST FORWARD VIDEO, INC. BE LIABLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE BREACH OF ANY IMPLIED OR
EXPRESS WARRANTIES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS OR EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
REVISION HISTORY
Rev. 0.0 – Pre-release document distributed for comment.
Rev. 1.0 – Initial Release
Rev. 1.1 – Added Trigger operation; power button – Off; and other download protocol settings.
Rev. 1.2 – Clarified power off during normal operation and firmware update.
Rev. 1.3 – First Prod. Release. Feature set and screen menu settings updated. Delete Native vs. BVW-75 info.
Rev. 1.4 – Added more feature information. Changed operating instructions per new functionality.
Rev. 1.5 – Added external trigger selection.
Rev. 1.6 – Added fully variable playback speed upper limit.
Rev. 1.7 – Removed Audio Input and Instant Startup Recording Mode from Options list. These are not offered.
Rev. 1.8 – Removed User Manual and Reference card from package contents, since they are no longer shipped.
The user manual is a *.PDF file on the CD and the keystroke information is in the manual.
Rev.1.9 – Changed General specifications
Rev. 2.0 – Added Instant Startup Mode setting information and operation details.
Rev. 3.0 – FFV Systems LLC updates