FFV Omega HD STUDIO PRO REPLAY User manual

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Omega HD STUDIO PRO REPLAY
Compact Replay & Time-Shift System
User’s Manual

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MAINTENANCE
The Studio Pro Replay has been built to meet the demands of a video production 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 electro-statically 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 visit Fast Forward Video’s technical support section at
www.ffv.com . DO NOT ATTEMPT to repair or modify the unit as this might cause further damage, which could
void your warranty. A technician will 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 unit should only require dusting with a soft cloth. Solvents may harm the painted surface and
leak to the inside causing severe damage.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
1 – Studio Pro Replay unit
1 – SATA-USB Adapter Cable
1 – North American EIA 100-240VAC Power Cord
Please retain the original shipping carton. If you need to return the unit for service or upgrade it is strongly
recommended that you use the original packaging, which was specifically 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 ATA 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 user 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
Thank you for purchasing the Omega HD STUDIO PRO REPLAY a compact Replay & Time-Shift digital video
recorder. Since 1986, Fast Forward Video has been at the forefront of broadcast quality tapeless digital video
recording.
The STUDIO PRO REPLAY is the ideal solution for broadcast delay, Slow-Motion sports replay, and event
time-shift applications. The unit’s professional video & audio connections and familiar VTR-style front panel
controls - including a video confidence monitor - ensure the highest quality digital recording and playback.
FEATURES
•Simultaneous Playback and Record (SPR)
•User Selectable Time-Shift period
•2RU Half Rack Form Factor
•Two units fit in a 2RU Rack mount space
•Front panel LCD display with menu overlay
•Familiar tape deck-like direct control & jog buttons
•Clean variable speed playback in any direction
•Front panel controls enable/disable function
•SMPTE/EBU Longitudinal & Ancillary Time Code
•Computer friendly & visually lossless J2K.mov files
•Record & playback critical ancillary data like CEA-708
•8 Channels of embedded audio in HD
•Stereo analog audio on XLR3
•RS-422 serial machine control remote connection
•Audio digital peak meters for Record & Playback channels
•Uses standard 2.5” SATA 9.5 mm Solid State drives
•HD/SD-SDI input & output
•Gen-lockable

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QUICK START GUIDE
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QUICK START GUIDE (continued)
Figure 2

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QUICK START GUIDE (continued)
If you’d like to skip this section and prefer watching “How to Videos” see FFV’s YouTube channel: FFVvideos or
go to our Facebook page: FFVDVRS where we constantly post new videos and pictures of the STUDIO PRO
REPLAY in action. The Hyperlinks for the YouTube channel & Facebook page are on page 31 of this manual.
A. Install Drive – Slide the chromed latch to the right to open the drive bay door. (#5, Figure 1, page 4). Use an
approved or FFV supplied 2.5”/ 9.5mm SATA solid-state drive (SSD) and insert it into the drive bay (#5, Fig.
1). Close the door and the SSD will be pushed into its connection socket.
B. Apply Power – Plug the power cable into a wall socket and connect to the AC IN located on the back of the
unit (#11, Figure 2, page 5). Turn “ON” the unit by holding the power button located on the top left of the
front panel for one second (#1, Fig. 1).
C. Connect a video and audio source – Connect an SD or HD-SDI video signal to the “IN” BNC input (#5, Fig. 2)
and if needed, an analog audio signal to the input XLR3’s (#1, Fig. 2).
D. Select Menu - Press the menu button (#12, Fig. 1) to enter the Settings menu which allows you to set a
myriad of features and commands. Use the scroll wheel (#14, Fig. 1) to move through the menu options and
press the selection/enter button to change a setting (#13, Fig. 1). See SETTINGS MENU for additional details.
E. Cancel/Escape - At any time press the cancel button (#11, Fig. 1) to exit the current choice or settings
menu and get back to video display of IN & OUT signals.

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QUICK START GUIDE (continued)
F. Format Disk - Press the menu button (#12, Figure 1, page 4) and scroll to FORMAT DISK using the scroll
wheel and press the selection button – a pop-up menu will be displayed with FORMAT using the scroll wheel
(#14, Fig. 1) and press the selection button (#13, Fig. 1). A second pop-up menu will appear, highlight OK
using the scroll wheel (#14, Fig. 1) and press the selection button (#13, Fig. 1). The formatting drive pop-up
menu will be displayed during the formatting process.

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QUICK START GUIDE (continued)
G. Record – Press the flashing red RECORD button (#6, Figure 1, page 4) and the lit-up PLAY button (#7 Fig. 1)
together to start recording. Press the RECORD and lit-up STOP buttons (#8, Fig. 3) to stop recording, a new
clip is created at each RECORD start.
H. Playback - After recording has started, press the << button (#9, Fig. 1) to cue the play channel to the
beginning of the recording. You can then press PLAY (#7 Fig. 1) or the scroll wheel (#14, Fig. 1) buttons to
get to the desired frame position.
I. Turning OFF - Once recording and/or playback is stopped. Proceed to turning OFF the unit by pressing the
POWER button for five seconds (#1, Fig. 1).

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INSTALLING THE DRIVE
Figure 3
J. Open drive bay door by sliding to the right the chromed latch button (#5 in Figure 3 above).
K. Place the drive with the SATA connector towards the entrance of the drive bay door located on the top
right of the front panel (# 5, Fig. 3).
L. Use an approved or FFV supplied 2.5”/ 9.5mm SATA solid-state drive (SSD) and insert it into the drive bay.
Close the drive bay door and the SSD will be pushed into its socket. (#5, Fig. 3)
M. Turn “ON” the unit by holding down the power button for one second (#1, Fig. 3)
N. Allow some time for the unit to identify the drive and its content. When the drive is ready the drive space
icon on the LCD display will turn white.

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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Numbers below refer to the red numbers on the rear panel picture from the previous page (10).
1. Audio IN: records two line level analog audio signals – XLR3 stereo jack connector
2. Audio PLAY OUT: outputs two line level analog audio – XLR3 stereo jack connector
3. Time Code IN: Timecode input to Record side (IN)- BNC connector
4. Time Code LOOP OUT: Timecode loop output of Record side (IN)- BNC connector
5. SDI VIDEO IN: SD/HD-SDI Video input w/ 8 tracks of embedded audio. “IN” video on LCD display - BNC connector
6. SDI VIDEO LOOP OUT: Active monitoring-grade video (2 pixel propagation delay) & embedded audio loop allows
for connection of input signal to other devices - BNC connector
7. Time Code PLAY OUT: Timecode output of Replay side (OUT) - BNC connector
8. REF IN: External video Reference, analog 525/625 composite black burst - BNC connector
9. SDI VIDEO PLAY OUT: SDI Video output w/ 8 tracks of embedded audio. Time-shifted signal, “OUT” on LCD
display for monitor or other external device - BNC connector
10. RS-422: Serial Control connection, BWV-75 Protocol - DE-9 connector
11. 100-240VAC: Power Cord EIA socket AC connection.

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
1. Power Button: Press for one second to turn “ON” unit, press and hold for 5 seconds to turn “OFF” the unit.
2. Audio Out: Monitoring output - ¼” analog audio jack.
3. “IN”: Left side of front panel LCD, displays the input signal being recorded to the SSD.
4. “OUT”: Right side of front panel LCD, displays the Time-shifted playback from the SSD.
5. Drive bay door & latch: Slide to the right the chromed latch to open the door. Place the drive with its SATA
connector towards the unit and slide in. Close the door and the SSD will be pushed into its socket.

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS (continued)
6. REC Button – Press the flashing RECORD button together with the PLAY button to start recording.
7. PLAY Button – Press the PLAY button to start playback of SSD content.
8. STOP Button – Puts the unit in stop mode and allows you to stop recording of content,to stop recording,
press and hold REC button, then press the STOP button.
9. REW or CUE Button - Takes you to the beginning of the clip and subsequent presses will continue through
the available clips in that direction.
10. FF or End of clip Button – Takes you to the first frame of the next clip. If there are no other clips, then it cues
to the last frame of the last clip.
11. Exit/Cancel button – Brings you back to the previous menu or cancels a command.
12. Menu Button – Press the menu button to access more detailed commands and functions.
13. Selection Button – Selects the highlighted menu, this button will also allow you to scroll through the jog
modes during playback (jog, scrub or turbo).
14. Scroll Wheel - This allows you to scroll through menu selections and during playback; jog, rewind, or fast
forward depending on the rotation direction.

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FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
Figure 4

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FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
Numbers below refer to the numbers (1-19) on the front panel picture in figure 4 on the previous page (14).
1. “IN”: Left side of front panel LCD, displays the input signal being recorded to the SSD.
2. “OUT”: Right side of front panel LCD, displays the Time-shifted playback from the SSD.
3. Time Code - This position displays the Time code of the “IN” or record input channel.
4. Time Code - This position displays the Time code of the “OUT” or playback channel.
5. Jog, Scrub, or Turbo Mode - This position displays the current shuttle/jog mode during playback toggled
using selection Button (#14 on the same picture)
6. Recording ON/OFF - This position toggles between an outlined green circle and a filled red circle indicating
the recording or E-E status of the input signal.
7. Record Audio digital peak meters - This position displays the level of 4 pre-selected audio tracks from the
input: “IN” signal.
8. This position will display a progression bar that will change from white, to yellow, to red as the disk
approaches its full storage capacity.
9. PLAY/PAUSE – This position toggles between a green PLAY triangle and white double vertical bars “Pause”
icon indicating the playback or paused status of the time-shifted output.
10. Playback Audio digital peak meters - This position displays the level of 4 pre-selected audio tracks from the
playback: “OUT” signal.

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CHASE MODE
-ON – the playback channel “chases” the record channel with a set time-shifted value defined in the “Chase
Delay” menu. IMPORTANT: For playback to start automatically when the Chase Delay value is reached, you
must first cue the playback channel by pressing the REW button (#17, Figure 4, page 14) and then press the
PLAY button (#13, Fig. 4).
-OFF - the “Chase” mode is not active and the playback channel obeys front panel controls or remote control
commands sent to the rear panel’s “RS-422” connector (see REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS on page 10).
A. Press the Menu button (#13, Figure 4, page 14).
B. Highlight the “Chase” Option using the scroll wheel (#19, Fig. 4).
C. Press the selection button (#14, Fig. 4) and ON/Off will be displayed.
D. Highlight the desired state using the scroll wheel (#19, Fig. 4).
E. Press the selection button (#14, Fig. 4) to turn “ON” or “OFF” the Chase mode.
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CHASE DELAY
Allows you to set the time value for the “Chase” mode and effectively set a fixed time-shift delay.
A. Press the Menu button (#13, Figure 4, page 14).
B. Highlight Hours - press the selection button (#14, Fig. 4) to initiate change and move the scroll wheel to
increase or decrease your selection (#19, Fig. 4) – press the selection button (#14, Fig. 4) to confirm change.
C. Highlight Minutes - press the selection button (#14, Fig. 4) to initiate change and move the scroll wheel to
increase or decrease your selection (#19, Fig. 4) – press the selection button (#14, Fig. 4) to confirm change.
D. Highlight Seconds - press the selection button (#14, Fig. 4) to initiate change and move the scroll wheel to
increase or decrease your selection (#19, Fig. 4) – press the selection button (#14, Fig. 4) to confirm change.

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LOOP RECORD
-ON – this will “loop-record” content on the entire drive during the RECORD mode or within the available
space if any clips already exist on the drive. When the end of the free space is reached; the oldest frame will
be replaced by the newest frame.
-OFF - the unit will stop recording when the full storage capacity of the drive is reached.
A. Press the Menu button – this will place you in the settings Menu (#13, Figure 4 page 14).
B. Highlight the Loop RECORD Option using the scroll wheel (#19, Fig. 4)
C. Press the selection button and On/Off will be displayed (#14, Fig. 4).
D. Highlight the needed command using the scroll wheel (#19, Fig. 4).
E. Press the selection button to select the loop record mode (#14, Fig. 4).
Note: When “Loop-Record” is enabled, make sure the “Loop-playback” mode is turned “off” as it may create confusing behavior.

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AUDIO INPUT
-Embedded – selects embedded audio input from the SDI input stream (#5, Figure 2, page 5)
-Analog - selects the analog input from the XLR 3 input connectors (#1, Fig. 2 )
A. Press the Menu button – this will place you in the settings Menu (#13, Figure 4, page 14).
B. Highlight the audio Input using the scroll wheel (#19, Fig. 4).
C. Press the selection button (#14, Fig. 4) and available audio inputs will be displayed.
D. Highlight the preferred audio input using the scroll wheel (#19, Fig. 4).
E. Press the selection button to select the desired audio input (#14, Fig. 4).