videoReferee®-FC – Video assistant referee (VAR) system for football

videoReferee®-FC – Video assistant referee (VAR) system

videoReferee®-FC – is a video assistant referee system (VAR) designed for football. It is configurable for any level of responsibility of the competition.

Slomo.tv’s VAR system combines compact size, ease of use and compliance with all the requirements of international football federations and competitions.

videoReferee®-FC – is the most powerful VAR system in the world. One 4U server provides simultaneous support for up to 32 3G/HD video input channels. A large number of channels allows working not only with standard cameras, but also with Super Slow Motion cameras (each requiring up to 4 input channels), and provide necessary number of VOR cameras in accordance with the requirements. 

Thanks to the option of having up to 4 independent workplaces, additional assistant VAR (AVAR) and replay operators (RO) can in the background prepare video material, which could be of potential interest for review by VAR. Should VAR require it, it can be instantly transferred to the main workplace for review.

Quad screens for each operator can be created using individual presets. For example, the left and right halves of the field. This speeds up the process of search and camera selection, which clearly shows the controversial moment.

The ability to configure the system allows you to adapt it to different conditions depending on the stadium or the requirements of a particular football competition.

videoReferee®-FC

• Simultaneous support for up to 32 3G/HD video channels
• Up to 4 independent workplaces (VAR / Assistant VAR / Replay Operators)
• Fast preparation of video materials for VAR’s and referee’s review
• Support of Super Slow Motion cameras
• Up to 3 seconds (75 frames) adjustable delay in displaying of the Main Camera on VAR monitor. This is necessary to ensure that a controversial moment seen on the main camera, could be instantly watched it on the VAR monitor
• Integration with the referee intercom system
• Analysis of controversial moment at normal and slow-motion speed
• ZOOM and Frame-by-Frame viewing makes the key moment always visible
• Virtual offside line function
• SDI output for broadcasters and for the replay review area (RRA) monitor on the field
• Specialized Control-VR console, which provides instant access to the necessary cameras, allows to work with preconfigured 2, 3, 4 cameras presets and has VOL mode
• Quick creation of the VAR Multiscreen with 2, 3, 4 cameras
• Three (3) back-lit RGB buttons for: controlling communication between VAR and referee on the pitch; events marking and timing control
• Intuitive interface when working with Multiscreen
• Flexible and fast creation and use of Multiscreens
• Dimensions: 4U, 19.5 kg

videoReferee®-FC meets all requirements for VAR systems

The system has a built-in synchronization engine for non-synchronous cameras and adjustable delay in displaying of the Main Camera on VAR monitor.

Presence of the red referee button for controlling the communication between VAR and on-pitch referee allows avoiding accidental interference with referee’s communication.

The system has a separate SDI video output for the monitor installed in the replay review area on the field. At the request of the referee, the video can be transferred to the RRA, as well as a quick change of camera, the number of cameras or playback speed.

VAR Solutions

videoReferee®-FC system can be installed in the VOR room on the stadium as well as in its immediate vicinity. However, the systems networking ability allows it to be fully managed from a remote command center via VPN connection.

Up to 2 independent workplaces can be connected to the system this way. The work of operators and video judges is absolutely identical to local installation.