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Forward T Products - Documentation
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This page contains documents on the products:
- "Forward T" products line
- "Forward Plugins"
- "Forward TS" products line
- "Forward Goalkeeper"
User Guides
 General Survey, Installation of Hardware and Software
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| Customizing of Solution based on FD322 Board |
The FD322 board specification, breakout box, the connectors marking, instruction on setup and customizing
of solution for analog TV broadcasting. User's guide. |
3.4M
(revision 19.03.2012) |
| FD300 Board Hardware Setup |
The FD300 board specification, system requirements, using the SDI option , breakout boxes , the connectors marking, installing an FD300 board and other equipment for the "Forward T" products. |
1.3M
(revision 19.02.2007) |
| Forward T Software Setup |
Software installation Guide for the "Forward T" products. |
299K
(revision 12.09.2005) |
| SDI option for FD300 board |
Installation and Setup Guide for SDI-option for FD300 board. |
1.2M
(revision 19.12.2008) |
| SLControlBox 101 device |
Description of the SLControlBox 101 device intended for communitacion with external devices via GPI |
4.1M
(revision 28.11.2013)
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Hardware Settings
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| FDConfig2 – FD322/FD422/FD842 board settings |
FDConfig2 is a program for adjusting the FD322/FD422/FD842 board. User’s guide. |
6.5M
(revision 20.08.2013)
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| FDConfiguration – FD300 board settings |
FDConfiguration is a program for adjusting the FD300 board. User’s guide. |
582K
(revision 06.09.2007) |
| FD300 Sound Control – Sound Settings |
FD300 Sound Control is a program for adjusting the multichannel sound mixer of the FD300 board. User’s guide. |
671K
(revision 06.09.2007) |
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Capturing and Editing Video and Audio
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| FDCapture – Capturing Video and Audio Data |
FDCapture is a program for capturing video and audio. User’s guide. |
6.9M
(revision 15.04.2015) |
| Forward AV Studio – Multitrack audio and video editor |
The Forward AV Studio program is a multitrack audio and video editor. User’s guide. |
1.4M
(revision 08.04.2005)
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| SLIngest – recording multichannel video to files |
SLIngest is a line of products for multichannel capture of video and audio data and recording to multimedia files. Quick start guide. |
2.1M
(revision 02.10.2014) |
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Preparing Titles
Scripted Title Objects
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| Title Script Objects - general Information |
Title script objects can be used with SoftLab-NSK products in
order to automate different aspects of broadcasting.
A title object with a script, or a script object, is an object that
contains a script along with title elements – a JScript.Net
program code – that controls the title elements. |
1.2M
(revision 12.02.2019)
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| TSF – freeware library of scripted title objects |
Description of the freeware TSF library of scripted title objects. The library contains scripts with open source code (available to user). Scripts in the library allow to automate displaying markers about TV programs age limitation, program announces ("Now on air...", "Next..."), crawl line with stopping text (e.g. phone number) with different styles, information about song and performer of musical clips and more. User’s guide. |
6.4M
(revision 27.04.2017)
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| TS1 – paid library of scripted title objects |
Description of the TS1 paid library of scripted title objects. The library contains scripts with closed source code (that is not provided). |
4.1M
(revision 07.04.2017)
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| TS2 – paid library of scripted title objects |
Description of the TS2 paid library of scripted title objects. The library contains scripts with closed source code (that is not provided). |
5.4M
(revision 14.03.2019)
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Controlling Broadcast (FDOnAir)
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| FDOnAir – Broadcast Automation (basic user’s guide) |
A detailed description of the FDOnAir program (the "Forward TA;" product) for the automation of broadcast. User’s guide. |
5.2M
(revision 05.02.2008) |
| FDOnAir – Additional Sections |
Additional sections. Topical information of the features of the FDOnAir program and some elements of the user interface. User’s guide. |
7.0M
(revision 13.06.2013) |
| FDOnAir Commands List – Broadcast Automation |
Classification and detailed description of the commands controlling broadcast in the FDOnAir program. User’s guide. |
803K
(revision 21.05.2008) |
Log files of the FDOnAir program - Recording setup and viewing
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This guide contains information about different types of log files of the FDOnAir program. The files are described accordingly to the order of work with SLLogViewer and SLAirLogConfig applications. |
2.4M
(revision 24.12.2013)
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| Interaction of FDOnAir with External Devices |
This instruction provides with information about programs necessary for configuring and receiving/transmitting of commands to external devices via RS-232 interface (COM port). Also the document describes a general principle of operation, interface and order of working. |
2.0M
(revision 20.06.2012)
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| SLBlockEditor |
SLBlockEditor – editor of projects to playback video clip blocks in FDOnAir. User’s Guide. |
1.1M
(revision 19.05.2011) |
| Creating a Report of data played in FDOnAir using Macro in Excel |
Automation of creating a report of data played in FDOnAir for a certain period of time using a macro in Microsoft Excel. User’s guide. |
67K
(revision 11.04.2005) |
| Configuration of Network Connection for Mirroring or Remote Control |
To use in FDOnAir a function of mirroring or function of remote control (RemoteOnAir)
network connection between used machines must be customized. The present document contains instruction on
configuration of network connection. |
923K
(revision 25.05.2010) |
| IPInput Video Line |
Rebroadcasting of streaming video delivered on video server
over IP network on a full screen. User’s guide. |
1.9M
(revision 28.11.2014) |
| FDTimeShift video input in FDOnAir |
Automation of ads insertion into signal rebroadcasted with delay.
AutoDetect software combined with FDOnAir with FDTimeShift video input. User’s guide. |
1.2M
(revision 08.06.2011) |
| Automation of ads insertion into signal rebroadcasted with delay |
AutoDetect software combined with FDOnAir with FDTimeShift video input. Quick start. |
1.5M
(revision 28.09.2011)
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| Insertion into one SDI channel |
Insertion of user content into SDI passthrough signal (one broadcasting channel).
Configuration of Forward TA SDI solution based on FD422 board. Quick start. |
3.6M
(revision 26.12.2011) |
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Retransmitted Signal Delay (PostPlay)
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| FDPostPlay – Retransmitted signal delay server |
A detailed description of the FDPostPlay system (the "Forward TP" product), installation, adjustment of settings, and exploitation user’s guide. |
1.1M
(revision 15.02.2007) |
| FDPostPlay Capture |
Application for input of audio and video data into PostPlay storages,
dealing with storages using the FD322, FD422, FD842 boards. User’s guide. |
1.0M
(revision 18.01.2012) |
| FDPostPlay – Creating PostPlay Clips using Macro in Excel |
Automation of creating clips for playing in the "Forward TP" system using macros in the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. User’s guide. |
7.3K
(revision -----) |
| FDTimeShift – Retransmitting a TV Signal with a Time Shift |
FDTimeShift is a program designed to retransmit a TV signal with a time shift (a delay of 10 seconds up to twenty-four hours). User’s guide. |
471K
(revision 24.10.2008) |
| FDTimeShift video input in FDOnAir |
Automation of ads insertion into signal rebroadcasted with delay. AutoDetect software combined with FDOnAir with FDTimeShift video input. User’s guide. |
1.2M
(revision 08.06.2011)
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| Automation of ads insertion into signal rebroadcasted with delay |
AutoDetect software combined with FDOnAir with FDTimeShift video input. Quick start. |
1.5M
(revision 28.09.2011) |
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Digital Broadcasting/Streaming (Forward TS)
Program options for Forward T/Forward TS products (AutoDetect, IPOut etc.)
Utility Programs
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| FDPreview |
FDPreview is a program for previewing the input/output video/audio of the FD300/FD322/FD422/FD842 boards in the program window. User’ s Guide. |
962K
(revision 20.06.2011) |
| SLAudioNormalizer |
SLAudioNormalizer is a program for automatical adjusting audio volume of media files for further playback in FDOnAir. User’ s Guide. |
759K
(revision 16.06.2015) |
| SLLoudnessMMeter program - metering loudness in "EBU Mode" |
The SLLoudnessMMeter program is designed to control loudness level on selected device (for example, device that plays sound broadcasted on air). User's guide. |
711K
(revision 02.03.2017) |
| CopyDR |
CopyDR is a program for copying files with a specified data rate, which allows you to decrease the load on the disk subsystem and preclude or diminish the probability of drop frames when playing video (e.g., when broadcasting from OnAir on the same computer). User’s guide. |
123K
(revision 07.04.2005) |
| AVI FourCC Changer – Changing FourCC |
AVI FourCC Changer is a program allowing you to change the FourCC of AVI files without their rewriting. User’s guide. |
395K
(revision 04.07.2007) |
| SLRegManager – Working with Program Settings and Registry |
The SLRegManager program is designed to work with the settings (in the system registry) of the programs included in the Forward T software package. User’s guide. |
7.3K
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| SLAutoMPEGIndexer – automatical indexing of MPEG files |
The SLAutoMPEGIndexer program is designed to manage MPEG files indexing automatically. User’s guide. |
727K
(revision 10.08.2009) |
| Use of SoftGPI signals |
It is possible to organize exchange of signals between some programs using software GPI signals. For example, you can control data capture in FDCapture from FDOnAir using SoftGPI signals - to do this, use instructions from this user’s guide. |
882K
(revision 21.08.2012)
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| TrimEditor |
Program for viewing media files, quickly getting their properties, selecting fragment for playback and adjusting playback parameters. User’s guide. |
2.0M
(revision 09.10.2014) |
| SLPlaybackReport - program for logging broadcasted on air video clips |
The SLPlaybackReport program is designed to get all necessary information about clips with advertisement broadcasted on air. Quick start. |
369K
(revision 25.06.2013) |
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Chroma Key
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| FDKeyConfigPro |
FDKeyConfigPro is a program for setting the color keying parameters using the FD300 board (the "Forward TK" product). User’s guide. |
748K
(revision 12.07.2005) |
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Forward Goalkeeper
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| SportReplay – Multichannel Video Recording and Instant Replay System |
A general description of the "SportReplay" system. User’s guide. |
180K
(revision 10.01.2007) |
| ReplayMachine Software – multichannel video recording and instant replay SportReplay system software – Setup Guide |
Installing software for the "SportReplay" product. Setup guide. |
326K
(revision 10.01.2007) |
| FDReplayVideoIn – Multichannel AV capture to storages. |
FDReplay VideoIn – is a program for multichannelly capturing audio and video data. User’s guide. |
283K
(revision 10.01.2007) |
| ReplayMachineConsole – Instant Replay Control |
The ReplayMachine Console program presents a workstation for the instant replay operator. User’s guide. |
16M
(revision 11.04.2014) |
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Forward Referee
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| FDReferee |
FDReferee – work place for a video goal judge during sport events. User’s Guide. |
2.7M
(revision 07.06.2011) |
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QuickStart Guides
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| RollCrawl Title Element |
Creating a region and style collection. Quick start. |
821K
(revision 23.03.2018) |
| RollCrawl Title Element |
Preparing for live broadcast. Quick start. |
598K
(revision 26.03.2018) |
| RollCrawl Title Element |
General information. Quick start. |
728K
(revision 29.03.2018) |
| RollCrawl Title Element |
Controlling the element
using operator commands. Quick start. |
372K
(revision 02.04.2018) |
| RollCrawl Title Element |
Controlling the element using schedule commands. Quick Start. |
1.5M
(revision 10.04.2018) |
| Forward WatchDog |
Monitoring Hardware-Software Systems Based on the FD300 Board. Setup guide. |
2.0M
(revision 21.02.2012) |
| PostPlay System |
PostPlay is a broadcast delay system based on the FD300 board. Quick Start. |
2.4M
(revision 21.05.2008) |
| PostPlay System - Configuration of Remote Access via Network |
Configuration of remote access via network to the PostPlay system on another PC. Quick Start. |
685K
(revision 14.04.2010) |
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Other Documents
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| SLTM Video Renderer |
A description of SLTM Video Renderer which is a module for playing video on the FD300 board using Microsoft DirectShow and a user’s guide for using the module along with ZoomPlayer. |
7.3K
(revision -----) |
| GPI connection |
Connecting GPI for using along with the "Forward" and "Forward T" products. User’s guide. |
33K
(revision 08.04.2005) |
| SoftLab-NSK VFW Codecs – Properties and Settings |
Properties and settings of the Video for Windows video codecs created by SoftLab-NSK and included in the Forward T software package. User’s guide. |
699K
(revision 26.06.2016) |
| Forward GPI-Box |
Organization of interaction with external devices by means of GPI signals with the use of Forward GPI-Box device. Installation and setup guide. |
1.6M
(revision 14.12.2009)
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| Receiving and Rebroadcasting
Video Signal with Teletext |
The Soft-Lab NSK company products support dealing with VBI
and DVB teletexts. |
656K
(revision 25.04.2014) |
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Drafts
The section contains draft documents that are still in the works.
Attention! The documents below may contain sections describing the installation of new components. In most cases it may not be necessary because the new components are already included in the software version you have installed. Please specify the need to install new components in the technical support department.
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| Till the end of 201N rests... |
The TimeLineGen program is used to organize output of the "Till the end of 201N rests X days Y hours Z minutes" message on air. |
79K
(revision 26.12.2017)
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| "APTO stream processing (Linear Acoustic)" plugin |
The "APTO stream processing (Linear Acoustic)" plugin allows you to normalize output audio signal during real-time broadcasting ("on-the-fly") without preliminary processing. |
1.3M
(revision 11.10.2018)
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| Products for work with NDI by SoftLab-NSK company |
The SoftLab-NSK company provides with a complete set of products to work with NDI protocol. |
2.3M
(revision 13.11.2019)
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| SOFTLAB-NSK SPLICER |
A device for splicing local content into program transport streams according to the SCTE 35 standard. |
612K
(revision 14.11.2019)
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| Configuring of text at DVB subtitles generating |
You may change some of the settings for DVD subtitles at their display: text font, font size, text color, text style (normal, bold, italics), position of text on the screen, interlacing. |
147K
(revision 05.04.2020)
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| TS1_FastMovieTitles - fast scrolling of final titles in movie |
The script is designed to scroll final titles in movie quickly to save time. Some time before the end of the movie the screen is split into 2 areas: the first one continues displaying the last minutes of the film, the second area scrolls part of the movie with final titles at a higher speed. |
899K
(revision 05.04.2020)
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| Support of Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) in Forward TS products |
Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) is a UDP audio and video transmission technology. SRT is designed to optimize transfer of data through unreliable (heavily loaded) networks with a minimal delay. |
160K
(revision 05.04.2020)
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| TS2_Promo5 - display of several text advertisements at video file playback |
The TS2_Promo5 script is designed to display several text advertisements and one video file simultaneously |
552K
(revision 26.11.2020)
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| Ways of filling black stripes at display of video files with 4:3 aspect ratio and 16:9 output signal. |
The technology described below allows you to fill black stripes in different ways including an effect of image blurring |
834K
(revision 26.11.2020)
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| TSF_Rubric title script |
TSF_Rubric is a title object with script for display name of rubric for which video clip relates |
472K
(revision 26.11.2020)
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| Inserting DTMF cue tone into a sound file |
The SLDTMFInserter program is designed for inserting DTMF cue toneinto WAV audio file. |
525K
(revision 30.11.2020)
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| TS1_NewsRollCrawl - display of a rolling crawl with a fit to duration of TV news |
The script is designed for titling parts of TV news release (via files located on hard drive). |
512K
(revision 10.11.2022)
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