6 sideKick HD Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc
Quick Start Guide
1. Apply Power – Either plug the AC power adapter (transformer) into a 110 VAC wall socket and
connect the locking connector (mini XLR) to the POWER port located on the bottom of the unit,
or connect a battery power cable (not included) to an acceptable 6-18VDC battery system and
its locking connector (mini XLR) to the POWER port located on the bottom of the unit.
(Please note special battery mount cables are available as an accessory from www.ffv.com.)
2. Turn On sideKick HD - Turn POWER on by sliding down the recessed switch located on the
right side of the unit.
3. Install Drive – Slide the 2.5” solid-state drive (SSD) into the drive slot located on the back of
the unit. You will feel the drive secure to the connection within the unit and if the unit is on, the
disk icon located on the MONITOR SCREEN will turn white. Wait a moment while the recorder
reads the drive, this will take a few seconds, perhaps longer if there is a lot of video on the
drive. If the drive icon remains red or a DRIVE REMOVED warning message appears see
DRIVE INSTALLATION for additional details.
*Please note it is normal for the drive enclosure to get warm; it quickly reaches a maximum
temperature and will not exceed recommended temperature throughout use.
4. Connect source – Connect to camera or another source using either HD-SDI input (bottom)
or HDMI In (left side) and analog audio inputs (left side) if needed.
5. SET-UP Menu Setting – Press the MENU button once to enter the SET-UP menu which al-
lows you to set the Video Standard, Codec, Video and Audio Input, Auto Record, and Audio
Output. Use the scroll wheel to move through the menu options and the wheel's center black
button to select your settings. See SET-UP Menu (page 12) for additional details.
6. Format Drive - If the drive is new, it should be formatted. From the MONITOR SCREEN, press
the MENU button once to access the SET-UP Menu and using the scroll wheel, scroll to FOR-
MAT DISK on the second screen. Press the black center button on the wheel once, highlight
FORMAT, select by pressing the black center button. A warning message will appear, highlight
OK by using the wheel, select by pressing the black center button. A "Formatting Disk" pop-up
message will be displayed during the formatting process. When formatting is complete, you're
ready to record.
7. Record – Press the big red REC button to start recording and press STOP (■) to stop record-
ing. Each REC and STOP will create a separate clip. Please note: if the Auto Record feature
is set to FOLLOW CAMERA TIME CODE the unit will start and stop recording based on the
rolling time code from the camera instead. See SET-UP Menu (page 12) for additional details.
8. CLIP MANAGEMENT Screen – Press the MENU button once to enter the SET-UP Menu.
Scroll down to Clip Management and press the black center button on the wheel. Use the
scroll wheel to move through the clips and select a clip by pressing the wheel's black center
button. Press the play button (►) to play a clip within the clip window. Other menu options in-
clude the ability to rename and delete clips. Of course, clips can be played from the MONITOR
SCREEN as well.
9. Remove Drive - Drives can be removed or inserted with the unit's power on or off. Make sure
the video is stopped. Hold the securing tab on back of the unit while sliding the drive out. You
can now connect the drive to a NLE or computer system using the provided USB to SATA
cable to download les.
10. Turn Off sideKick HD - POWER off sideKick by sliding down the recessed switch on the right
side of the unit and holding for ve seconds.
