2008 NAB Show Preview - Fast Forward Video - Booth N2519
Fast Forward Video
18200-B West McDurmott
Irvine, CA 92614
USA
www.ffv.com
Fast Forward Video (FFV), the broadcast industry’s most comprehensive source of digital video recorders (DVRs), offers a diverse array of high-quality systems to meet customers’ demanding requirements for video recording applications. FFV provides DVR solutions that enable customers to harness the latest, most leading-edge technologies and capitalize on current market trends. In today’s competitive marketplace, the transition to high definition is the challenge — and the opportunity — facing broadcasters.
With leading-edge solutions for both HD and SD broadcasting, FFV’s product line includes DVRs for discreet on-body recording; portable, lightweight location recording systems; rugged and miniature sports recorders; and board-level DVRs for OEM opportunities. FFV DVRs feature industry-standard file formats such as QuickTime™ that are easy to transfer and download, adjustable compression ratios, removable and transferable storage media, and analog or digital I/Os, as well as full motion-JPEG recording, simultaneous playback and record/full time record/shared media, time-lapse recording, loop record, and looping playback capabilities.
At the 2008 NAB Show, FFV will be demonstrating DVR systems already in production as well as a number of groundbreaking innovations currently in development — including first-of-their-kind solutions for HD recording.
Omega HD™
The choice of a national sports association, the HD version of FFV’s flagship high-end Omega DVR can record either SD or HD video with high-quality JPEG2000 compression up to 100 Mbits/sec. The recorder allows users to simultaneously record, play, and store multiple SD and HD video files and create video clips, loops, and playlists utilizing the simple-touch front panel controls. This makes the Omega HD™ ideal for many applications including graphics and key fill, station automation, spot insertion, and sports/instant replay. The Omega HD uses standard removable SATA drives and offers accurate frame control via RS-422 or Ethernet using standard control protocols.
FieldPro™
The FieldPro™ is a compact, ruggedly built DVR designed for universal applications such as news coverage aboard the presidential helicopter Marine One. The FieldPro combines the clarity and detail of broadcast-quality video with the versatility of a field recorder, featuring exceptional image quality, scalable motion JPEG compression, and an outstanding 720 x 486 pixel image resolution. The FieldPro comes equipped with an 80-gigabyte hard drive, and can be optionally equipped with solid state flash drives to meet extreme operating conditions. Video can be recorded as PC-viewable QuickTime files or secure video files and can be downloaded via the on-board USB 2.0 port. With control options including loop record, external triggers, and pre-event recording, the FieldPro’s power and versatility ensures users will capture every detail.
Recon DVR™
Used in video recording systems for space missions, FFV’s Recon DVR™ is an ultra-compact, board-level DVR that delivers extraordinary image quality for a wide range of real-world applications. The “go anywhere” design of Recon offers the ultimate flexibility to manufacturers of OEM products that can work in stand-alone or portable applications without sacrificing performance or quality. Based on the same architecture as the professional DigiDeck DVR, Recon DVR provides outstanding 720 x 486 pixel image resolution and scalable compression with high quality video inputs and outputs to maximize image quality. With a choice of either pre-assigned GPI inputs or an extensive menu of control options such as serial digital interface (SDI) and USB 2.0 download ports, Recon DVR is versatile enough to satisfy a broad variety of demanding DVR applications in many diverse markets.
Outrider DVR™
The ultra-compact Outrider family of board-level DVRs is ideal for portable, high-resolution OEM applications for surveillance, law enforcement, emergency first responders, and portable broadcasters. The Outrider DVR™, which provides broadcast-level image quality and low three-watt power consumption in a compact 4.9”L x 2.2”W x .6”D package, has provided an ideal solution for a deep-sea video recording system currently in use by a major oceanographic research team. Designed with the same leading-edge, digital video technology that established FFV’s reputation as the standard in the broadcast industry, the Outrider DVR is loaded with enhanced features such as video capture and playback at a true 60 fields per second, resolution greater than 550 lines at 4:1 compression, user-selectable compression ratios from 4:1 to 20:1, and recording times averaging from four to 20 minutes per GB.
Mini DVR Pro™
The Mini DVR Pro™ is an ultra-compact standalone DVR with enhanced features that make it ideal for broadcast, military, surveillance, law enforcement, and emergency first responder applications. Currently used by engineers covering the X Games, the Mini DVR Pro is small enough to fit in the palm of a hand, slip into a pocket, or hang on a belt. Measuring only 5.2”L x 3.7”W x .8”D, the Mini DVR Pro delivers exceptional image quality with such features as scalable motion-JPEG compression and outstanding 720 x 486-pixel image resolution. The Mini DVR Pro uses solid-state Compact Flash and is equipped with an on-board USB 2.0 port for downloading files. The unit is powered by four AA batteries or low-voltage DC power input combined with low power drain for full portability.
NDT200™
The NDT200™ is a compact, portable DVR designed for video professionals in broadcasting, law enforcement, security, and government — including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The perfect drop-in replacement for tape-based recording devices, the NDT200 simplifies operations with an intuitive user interface and provides instant access to video recordings via the removable 2.5” SATA hard drive or the on-board USB 2.0 port. The NDT200 combines a soft-button user interface with large push-button controls that make operations instinctive even for new users. All functions can be controlled from the unit or an external PC.
Xi Series
FFV’s Xi Series is a multi-use digital video recorder delivering broadcast-quality digital video in single- or dual-channel models, offering a 2.5” removable SATA hard drive interchangeable with the NDT 200, optional serial digital interface (SDI), full variable speed playback control, and USB 2.0 download ports. With many configurations, the Xi Series is a powerful and flexible digital recorder designed to excel in many applications such as film production, video assist, in-studio, and presentation. All models in the new Xi Series feature QuickTime file formats, composite and Y/C I/O, RS-422 control, scalable motion JPEG compression rates from 4:1 to 20:1, front panel touch screens, loop record, simple playlist management, two audio channels per video channel, and time code I/O.
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About FFV
Fast Forward Video designs, manufactures, and markets digital video recorders, board-level solutions and time code generator/readers for professional broadcast, presentation, industrial, and military applications worldwide. Founded in 1985, the company was the first to incorporate digital computer technology, including random-access disk storage and data-compression capabilities, into professional video products. Today the company provides video technology solutions to a wide range of markets. Additional information is available at www.ffv.com