FieldPro DVR
™
Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc.
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Overview
The
FieldPro DVR
is a standalone, pocket-sized digital video recorder with exceptional image quality,
featuring scalable Motion-JPEG compression and an outstanding 720 x 486 pixel image resolution. The
FieldPro DVR records up to approximately 24 hours at a 20:1 compression with readily available 80 gig
IDE hard drives. The recorder is equipped for downloadable files via an on-board USB 2.0 port. It is
designed to develop and evolve as the industry changes. New features are implemented regularly, most
of which can be easily implemented by the DVR’s firmware, downloadable via FFV’s Web site,
http://www.ffv.com
(see page 9 for instructions).
The M-JPEG compression settings on all versions of the FieldPro DVR 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 7:1 is a good setting for general purpose Betacam images, 10:1 for S-VHS, 15:1 for
VHS. The rule of thumb for minutes of storage generally available is compression ratio is roughly
equivalent to minutes per gigabyte. For example : 10:1 compression ratio x 80 gigabytes = 10 x 80 =
roughly 800 minutes recording time, or approximately 12 hours.
With single frame recording enabled, a frame will be recorded every time the record button is pressed.
Time lapse recording is a time interval triggered recording single frame recording. The Loop record
function 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 to the start of a record.
Standard Features
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Scalable Motion JPEG compression
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Time-Lapse
Recording
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Analog Composite & Y/C Inputs & Outputs
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Loop
Record
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Time/Date Stamp & Character Overlay
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RS-232 Control / Set Up
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PC Viewable Files or Secure Video Files
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Slow Motion Playback via External Control
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NTSC, NTSC Japan (0 IRE black), or PAL
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2LED
Outputs
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2 Line Audio inputs (or optional 1 mic input)
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2 Line Audio Channels out
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Stereo Audio Headphone Jack
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USB 2.0 Download Port
