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FS-100
DVCPROHD DVCPRO50 DVCPRO/DV
Portable DTE Recorder
User Guide
Part Number: MANL-1023-08

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  • Page 1 FS-100 DVCPROHD DVCPRO50 DVCPRO/DV Portable DTE Recorder User Guide Part Number: MANL-1023-08...
  • Page 3 It may not be reproduced or distributed in any form by any means, altered in any fashion, or stored in a data base or retrieval system, without express written permission of FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS. FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS cannot be responsible for unauthorized use of equipment and will not make allowance or credit for unauthorized use or access.

  • Page 4: Serial Number

    24223 Raisdorf / Germany www.focusinfo.com Serial Number The serial number for this equipment is located on the back of the unit. Please write this serial number on the enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...
  • Page 5 Regulations and Safety Focus Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA. 95008 Model Number: FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Date of Manufacture: Reference the Serial Number label attached to the unit. FCC Class A This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment.
  • Page 6 Compliance FS-100 is a device marketed for use in industrial or business environments. The FS-100 complies with the regulations the following testing agencies: Australia and New Zealand European Union FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...
  • Page 7 Safety Symbols In the FS-100 Unit This symbol indicates the presence of an un-insulated Dangerous Voltage within the product’s enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. In the FS-100 Documentation This symbol indicates important operating or maintenance (ser- vicing) information that the user should read and understand.

  • Page 8: Power Sources

    Verify Power Plugs are Fully Inserted To prevent potential electrical shock to personnel, verify that the FS-100 power cord plug is fully inserted in to a grounded receptor and that the plug blades are not exposed. ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS...
  • Page 9 This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...
  • Page 10 Ground Loop WARNING: To avoid earth or ground loops, insure that all equipment connected to the FS-100 share a common ground. Use a single, grounded outlet strip as opposed to separate outlets with the possibility of different ground potentials.

  • Page 11: Accessories And Replacement Parts

    If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. • When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. Accessories and Replacement Parts Use only attachments and accessories recommended by Focus Enhancements. Use only replacement parts specified by the Focus Enhancements or of comparable quality and characteristics as the original parts.

  • Page 12: Operating Environment

    (including amplifiers) that generate heat. Ventilation Do not block the ventilation openings in the FS-100 body. Overheating can occur and damage the device. Do not place this device in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Side Panel ....... . . 14 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...
  • Page 14 Playback on the FS-100 ..... . . 39 FS-100 Functions ......41 General Screen Information .
  • Page 15 HDD Mode Screen ......53 Setting Up Master and Slave FS-100 ... . . 55 Setup Screens .
  • Page 16 Mounting the FS-100 in Windows ....93 FS-100 and FAT 32 ......95 Using Avid OMF Clips .
  • Page 17 Table of Contents FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...
  • Page 18 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 19: Introduction

    Shoot, connect, and edit: it is now that easy. In addition, the FS-100 can record digital video streams up to and including 100Mb/s. These capabilities make the FS-100 the perfect companion for the Panasonic HVX200 P2 DVCPROHD camcorder.

  • Page 20: Unpacking

    3. User guide 4. Firewire cable, one foot long, 4-pin to 6-pin 5. Power cord 6. Power supply with cable and connector to the FS-100 Removable Li-Ion battery pack Missing or Damaged Components If there are missing or damaged items, contact Focus Enhancements Support for assistance.

  • Page 21: Features

    MXF OP1a • Fast and Efficient Editing When shooting is finished, mount the FS-100 to a Mac or PC editing system like a typical FireWire hard disk drive. Transfer clips to your NLE's media drive at up to 400 Mbps or edit instantly in real-time using the FS-100 as your media source.
  • Page 22 See www.focusinfo.com for the currently available hard drive capacitites. Extend record times by linking two FS-100 units together. Power the FS-100 using slim, removable battery packs or power it using the supplied AC adapter. • Easy to Use, Control and Update...

  • Page 23: Quickstart

    Physical Description and Basic Controls The FS-100 Menu System Connecting the FS-100 to AC Power Installing / Removing the Battery Pack Connecting a FS-100 to a DV/HD Camcorder Record and Playback with the FS-100 Power On the FS-100 Select HDD Recorder Mode...

  • Page 24: Physical Description And Basic Controls

    LCD Display This is a backlit, 14 character by 7 line dot matrix display. Recovering LCD Display After A Mild Shock to FS-100 In the event of a mild electrical discharge to the unit, the LCD could go blank. To correct, hold the SELECT button down for 5 seconds.

  • Page 25: Power On Button

    Power OFF Hold down the button for three (3) seconds. OFF/STOP During power off, the FS-100 beeps, indicating that it is turning off. Alarm OFF If the Alarm feature is set to OFF, then the power-down sequence occurs silently. Navigation Buttons Use these buttons to navigate through the FS-100 menus.

  • Page 26: Record

    This mode works both in forward and reverse functions. For instance, if you are in 10X FF speed and you press the Back Search button once, the FS-100 is now in 2X FF mode. In addition, this applies to backward search speeds. The default speed resolution is as follows (NTSC and PAL, have slightly different multiples for <...

  • Page 27: Back Index

    Pause, STOP and Power OFF While in the Home screen, and in any transport mode, press this button to Pause the FS-100. Press it again to stop the FS- 100. Refer to the section, on page 56 for more Setup Screens information.

  • Page 28: Top Panel

    Insufficient Voltage to Charger Status LED States Indicates Power OFF Green Power ON (Power On but there is no activity.) Orange, solid Playback Orange, fluttering Hard drive being accessed during playback. Red, solid Recording Mode Red, blinking Recording Pause FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 29: Computer Firewire Connector

    • Asynchronous Data I/O Remote Control, Serial Connector • GPI / RS232C; 3.5mm TRS mini jack. (3.5mm to DB-9 cable accessory available). • Configure as a simple contact closure or RS-232C port. • Connect an optional wired remote commander. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 30: Camera Firewire Connector

    Properly Align FireWire Cable and Connector - on page 11 . Do Not Force • Isochronous 25Mb/s to 100Mb/s DV video I/O FS-100 supports 1080i/720p video I/O in DVCPROHD REC mode. • Supported inputs for DVCPROHD / DVCPRO50 / DVCPRO / DV: NTSC •...

  • Page 31: Rear Panel

    Quickstart Rear Panel The rear panel contains the following important items: Belt Clip Post Fan Intake Battery Vent Compartment Latch Do Not Block Battery Compartment FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 32: Side Panel

    Quickstart Side Panel The side panel contains cooling vents as illustrated below. Cooling Vents Do Not Block FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 33: Bottom Panel

    Quickstart Bottom Panel The FS-100 bottom panel features a single 2-pin DC power connector. Connect the supplied AC power adapter here. Internal Speaker Power Connector Cooling Vent Do Not Block Internal Speaker An internal speaker provides alarms and audible feedback.

  • Page 34: The Fs-100 Menu System

    Quickstart The FS-100 Menu System The FS-100 menu system provides access to all the functions available in the unit. Each of the screens below (except the Welcome and Home screens which come up automatically when the unit starts) are accessed by pressing the navigation buttons.

  • Page 35: Outline Of Menu And Option Screens

    Provides lists to select play material from: Track List Reel List • Play Contains the following Play selections: Play Clip Loop Clip Loop All Play All • Reels Screen Allows selected clips to be marked for placement in particular Reels Folders. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...
  • Page 36 Contains the controls for setting and reviewing the FS-100 configuration: (MM/DD/YY) Set Date (XX:XX:XX) Set Time View Firmware Version LCDLight ON LCDLight OFF LCDLight AUTO Alarm ON Alarm OFF Stop Frame Stop No Video EXT CTL OFF EXT CTL PAUSE EXT CTL FRAME FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...
  • Page 37 QUICKTIME AVID OMF QUICKTIME 24P NTSC only AVI TYPE 2 24P NTSC only PINNACLE MXF 0P1a • HDD Mode Contains the following hard drive selections: DVCPROHD REC DVCPRO50 REC DVCPRO/DV REC DD Drive USE EXT FS-100 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...
  • Page 38 Quickstart • Record Contains the following recording functions: NORMAL REC PRE REC Disk PRE REC Cach LOOP RECORD SNAP TIME LAPSE FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 39: Powering The Fs-100

    2-3 hours to charge. Connecting the FS-100 to AC Power Attach the AC power cord to the FS-100 (with or without battery installed). The FS-100 is immediately ready for operation. To do this, connect the AC power as follows:...

  • Page 40: Installing / Removing The Battery Pack

    2. Apply backward pressure to the battery pack at the triangle/arrow and gently slide the pack back about 1cm or 3/8 in. 3. This is the reverse motion of inserting the battery. 4. Remove the battery pack. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 41: Charging The Battery

    Before the battery can be used it must charge until the battery status LED indicates the unit is fully charged (green). • The Charge LED on the top of the FS-100 lights to show the battery is charging. • An uncharged battery takes 2-3 hours to charge with the unit powered off.
  • Page 42 There are four versions of the optional FS-BC battery charger for use in various parts of the world. ASYF-0940-01 ASYF-0941-01 Europe ASYF-0943-01 United Kingdom ASYF-0944-01 Australia These optional battery chargers are available from either your local dealer or online at the Focus Enhancements web store, www.focusinfo.com/sales/store. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 43: Connecting A Fs-100 To A Dv/Hd Camcorder

    It is located in different places depending upon the brand of camera. If you are unclear of its location, consult your video camera manual. FS-100 Supplied with 4-pin to 6-pin FireWire Cable A 4-pin to 6-pin FireWire, 1394, cable is provided with the FS-100.

  • Page 44: Record And Playback With The Fs-100

    FS-100 automatically detects the stream type input from the AG-HVX200 camcorder and, in addition, selects the appropriate HDD MODE and DV FORMAT menu options. Before using the FS-100, set up the unit as outlined in the following sections: Power On the FS-100...

  • Page 45: Power On The Fs-100

    OFF (STOP) To power OFF, hold down for 3-5 seconds. 2. The screen appears and displays while the Welcome The home screen appears when the FS-100 initializes. FS-100 PORTABLE DTE RECORDER 3. The screen appears when the FS-100 first powers up.

  • Page 46: Select Hdd Recorder Mode

    DVCPROHD REC DVCPRO50 REC DVCPRO/DV 3. Press the button on the navigation buttons. Select 4. Press the button to return to the menu title. Left 5. Press the button once and advance to the Right FORMAT screen. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 47: Select A Dv File Format

    FS-100 Stores Multiple Recorder Mode/DV File Format Combinations FS-100 stores a unique file format setting for each recorder mode in the HDD MODE menu. This makes it possible to record different file types on a stream by stream basis; as an example, for DVCPROHD REC mode the DV FORMAT could be P2, while for DVCPRO/DV REC mode the DV FORMAT is AVI TYPE2.

  • Page 48: Set Time And Date

    Quickstart Set Time and Date Date and Time Must Be Set The date and time must be set because they are used in the FS-100 file naming function. 1. Press the navigation button several times until the Right Setup display appears on the screen as shown below:...
  • Page 49 8. The Time and Date are now set. 9. Press the navigation button followed by the Left Select button to return to the beginning screen. 10. For more information on the Setup function, refer to the section, on page 56. Setup Screens FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 50: Record With The Fs-100

    Before beginning recording, verify that: 1. Time and date are set. 2. Recording format is set. 3. The FS-100 is connected to the video camera according to the explanation in Connecting a FS-100 to a DV/HD Camcorder page 25.
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting: Counter Not Incrementing If the Counter does not increment while recording from the camera, it is an indication that there is no active connection between the FS-100 and the camera. • Verify that the FS-100 1394 DV I/O and the camera connections are secure.

  • Page 52: Manual Recording

    Record-Pause Record Stop (OFF) 4. On the FS-100, press Record button a second time. The FS-100 begins to record. The timecode value is displayed on the screen. 5. Press (OFF) once to return the FS-100 to Stop mode. Record-Pause 6.

  • Page 53: Syncro Slave

    • The FS-100 must be set to control mode. Syncro Slave • In this mode, the FS-100 watches the record state of the camcorder and follows its actions. When Synchro Slave mode is entered from the menu, the Home screen appears with the Pause indicator displayed in the upper...

  • Page 54: Tapeless

    CONTROL LOCAL SYNCRO SLAVE AV / C -TAPELESS Use the Tapeless control mode with camcorders that are compatible with FS-100 external control or tapeless operation capabilities. • When the FS-100 is in mode, an displays along Tapeless with the tape state, indicating that the unit is in External mode.

  • Page 55: Configuring Ag-Hvx200 And Recording

    DVCPRO format REC FORMAT P2 and resolution. AG-HVX200 PN Modes (3.0 only) Not Supported as Inputs The FS-100 generates the PN stream from the camera’s full frame stream (720 24P/25P/30P). 4. Under the menu, set the OTHER FUNCTIONS...

  • Page 56: Recording Timecode In The File

    TIME CODE EXT, REC RUN, FREE RUN, REGEN on page 61. Function buttons The tasks discussed above are available for programming into the function buttons. For information on setting up function buttons, refer to the section, Functions Screen on page 66. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 57: Playback On The Fs-100

    Quickstart Playback on the FS-100 Verify that both the video camera and the FS-100 are powered on and that they are connected together with the FireWire cable from the FS-100 DV/IO port to the camcorder 1394 port. Feature Availability on PAL Cameras This feature is not available on some PAL cameras.
  • Page 58 Quickstart 3. Press the FS-100 button. Play 4. Search through the clips using the FS-100 Forward Search , or buttons. Forward Index Backward Index Backward Search Refer to on page 7 for more information Navigation Buttons on the function of these buttons.

  • Page 59: Fs-100 Functions

    Format Screen Setup Screens Functions Screen Utilities Screen Control Screen FS-100 screens are organized in a flat hierarchy. Every screen has a unique name, and it is possible to cycle continuously through the screens using the navigation buttons. Left Right...

  • Page 60: General Screen Information

    FS-100 Functions General Screen Information The FS-100 LCD screens are organized by function with each screen displaying a list of items. An item can be: • A value that can be set, such as the date. • A switch similar to a check box, that can be enabled along with other options in the display.

  • Page 61: Home Screen

    Refer to on page 89. LCD Display Symbols and Text Volume Disk Number The volume number is always unless multiple FS-100’s are connected. Clip Number Number of the current video clip, i.e. 001 for clip 1. Battery Life Gauge This gauge is accurate only when the unit is powered exclusively from the battery.

  • Page 62: Disp (Display) Information Fields

    Playback: displays the embedded DV timecode value in a particular track. UB NTSC Displays the set user bit value in a particular clip. A user bit value must be added for this to display, refer to UB SET on page 63. ABSOLUTE FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 63: Fs-100 System Information Screens

    DVCPROHD REC and DVCPRO50 REC Line 11 displays the HD resolution of the current track which depends on the camcorder in use with the FS-100 HD unit. Possible values are: • 1080/50i TC • 1080/60i TC • 720/60p TC •...

  • Page 64: Record Screens

    -PRE-REC DISK PRE-REC CACH LOOP RECORD The Record screen permits setting the FS-100 to various recording modes, depending on the model, see Table ‚ Record Modes with Home Screen Indicators. Once a record mode is selected, the recorder remains in that mode until a different mode is chosen.

  • Page 65: Normal Record

    For more about LCD display symbols and text, see LCD Display on page 89. Symbols and Text Normal Record This is the standard recording mode. • All control is from the FS-100 front panel. Initially, the screen displays Home STOP • Pressing Record puts the FS-100 into mode.

  • Page 66: Pre-Rec Disk Record Mode

    • When looping less than one hour PRE-REC Disk records the loop in a series of 1 minute clips. • Otherwise, the FS-100 creates: : 9 minute, 13 second clips (2GB clips on disk), DVCPRO/DV : 4 minute, 36 second clips (2GB clips on disk),...

  • Page 67: Loop Record

    , and control modes. Local Syncro Slave Tapeless • Removing power from the FS-100 in the midst of a Snap recording session causes the unit to return to Normal recording mode when it powers back up. Another Method to Capture Single Frames An alternative to Snap is EXT CTL FRAME.

  • Page 68: Time Lapse Record

    • All the captured frames are recorded in a single clip. • The time between recording periods can be set in frames, seconds, minutes, and hours. • The maximum time between recorded frames is 24 hours. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 69: Format Screen

    If recording in mode, there are a dozen file DVCPRO/DV REC format options, including: DV FORMATS RAW DV AVI TYPE 2 24P PINNACLE MXF 0P1a • RAW DV • AVI TYPE1 • AVI TYPE2 • CANOPUS AVI FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...
  • Page 70 The latest DTE supported applications and file formats are listed on the Focus Enhancements website: www.focusinfo.com. FS-100 Automatically Detects Input Stream from AG-HVX200 FS-100 automatically detects the stream type input from the AG-HVX200 camcorder. This also selects the appropriate HDD MODE and DV FORMAT menu selections.

  • Page 71: Hdd Mode Screen

    HDD MODE. • DD DRIVE Use this option when connecting the FS-100 to a computer. The FS-100 functions as a volume visible to the computer. In addition, this setting permits the connecting of multiple FS-100s together to increase recording space.
  • Page 72 Identifying Master/Slave Volumes During Record/Playback When two FS-100s are in combined via USE EXT FS-100 and in either Record or Playback mode, the volume on the Home screen will display 1- xxx when the master unit is recording or playing back and 2-xx if it is the slave.

  • Page 73: Setting Up Master And Slave Fs-100

    Begin recording or playback using the master FS-100. Use DD Drive Mode when Connecting to a PC It is important to take the master FS-100 out of USE EXT FS-100 mode before attempting to connect to a computer. To do this, select DD DRIVE from the HDD Mode screen.

  • Page 74: Setup Screens

    • LCDLIGHT AUTO • Group ALARM ON Default • ALARM OFF • ; (1st frame of current clip) STOP FRAME • STOP NO VIDEO Group Default • EXT CTL OFF Group Default • EXT CTL PAUSE FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...
  • Page 75 Default, NTSC only • LCD CONTRAST Date and Time Must Be Set The date and time must be set. They are used in the FS-100 file naming Set Time and Date function. Refer to on page 30. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 76: Date

    FS-100 Functions Date SET DATE 09 / 18 / 05 MM / DD / YY BACK Time SET TIME 10 : 50 : 40 HH : MM : SS BACK FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 77: Version

    Any information screen turns the backlight on. Alarm On, Off Default is • When the alarm is enabled, pressing any button on the FS-100 produces audio feedback. • The FS-100 alarm triggers when conditions such as low battery charge, low disk space, or over heating occur.

  • Page 78: Stop Frame, No Video

    FS-100 through the optional RS-232 cable. RS-232 Cable Available from Focus Online Store The RS-232 cable required to connect the FS-100 to an external control device is Focus part number CBLA-0113-01. It and other accessories mentioned in this manual are available at https://www.focusinfo.com/sales/ store.

  • Page 79: Time Code Ext, Rec Run, Free Run, Regen

    TC EXT number. • TC REC RUN In this mode, after a power cycle, the FS-100 starts its TC record count using the value. Later recordings add to TC SET the last value recorded. A power cycle resets the TC record value to the value.

  • Page 80: Tc Set

    FS-100’s non-volatile memory. This value is available for use by the FS-100 immediately after exiting TC SET • TC FREE RUN The FS-100 uses this value on the next recording after it is set TC SET • TC REGEN This is the starting value when using an empty hard disk drive for recording.

  • Page 81: Ub Set

    Professional applications employ user bits to add metadata to recordings to assist in post production. For example, multiple cameras are used during a shoot. Each FS-100 has a unique UB setting that identifies it and the camera it serves. Later, the user bits are used to determine from which camera station the footage was recorded.

  • Page 82: Tc Drop, Non-Drop

    Type of Seperator Indicates TC DROP or NON-DROP The timecode displayed on the LCD indicates the TC DROP/NON-DROP mode by using either a semi-colon or a colon as a separator between hours, minutes, seconds and frames: • DROP • NON-DROP FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 83: Lcd Contrast

    Use this function to adjust the contrast of the LCD display for easier viewing. 1. Use the navigation button to go to the Right SET CONTRAST submenu. 2. Use the navigation buttons to increase and Down decrease the contrast number. 3. Press when done. BACK FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 84: Functions Screen

    • There are three groups of functions FA, FB, and FC displayed via the Functions screen. • The function groups are independent of each other. • In each group only one selection is active at a time. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 85: Functions List

    No Function. FB DISP DISP (Toggles the different TC display modes) (Default) FB ALARM ALRM/MUTE (Turns the FS-100 alarm on or off.) FB FILE FILE (Toggles between normal and display of the file name) FB REELS REEL Increments current reel number...
  • Page 86 No Function. FC LOCK LOCK/UNLK Locks the buttonpad (Default) (Toggles between LOCK and UNLK <Unlock>) FC DV/DD DD (Toggles FS-100 between DV/HD and HDD Modes) FC REELS REEL Increments current reel number FC R0-0 R0 Marks Current Clip to Reel 0,...

  • Page 87: Assigning Clips To Reels

    FA REELS FB REEL-2 • FA REELS Selecting the FA REELs programs the FS-100 to mark the clips to the currently selected reel. The current reel is indicated in the line the FA function reel selection. above •...

  • Page 88: Utilities Screen

    SYSTEM RESET DIAGNOSTIC STATUS Organize Reel This selection places all files identified as a REEL clip during recording or playback into the appropriate reel folder. You can import this folder directly into most DV NLE bins. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 89: Organize Omf

    • MXF XML files into the CLIP folder, After Organize P2 Copy Files to Another Disk After performing an ORGANIZE P2 and BEFORE recording new material or deleting existing clips, copy the recorded files to another hard disk and run the FORMAT utility. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 90: File Naming Conventions

    Once clips have been imported into Liquid Edition, an Index file is created on the disk drive for each clip. Do not delete this file since it is required to continue work in the particular project. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 91: Delete Clip

    BACK Utility When a clip is deleted, the FS-100 re-organizes and displays the remaining clips in sequence. For instance, if there are three clips on the disk: 1-001, 1-002, 1-003. If clip 1-002 is deleted, the remaining clips are reorganized and clip 1-003 becomes clip 1-002. However the base file names are not affected.

  • Page 92: Format Disk

    FS-100 before each recording session. Save Files Before Formatting The formatting process erases all data on the disk and is not reversible. Backup all files and clips on the FS-100 before formatting. This selection formats the disk as follows: 1. From the Utilities screen, go to Format Disk 2.

  • Page 93: Repair Disk

    Use this function if a recording session does not complete properly and there is a question that the file may be damaged. For example, recording terminates due to a loss of power to the FS-100. Repair Disk scans the entire disk drive checking for and repairing file errors and incomplete files.

  • Page 94: Repair Clip

    Use this function to repair a specific file that may be damaged or incomplete. For example, recording terminates due to a loss of power to the FS-100 and a specific file may be damaged. Repair Clip scans the specified file checking for and repairing file errors and incomplete files.

  • Page 95: File Name

    The base filename is dynamically displayed as a function of the clip number. When a clip has multiple files, the first Base file name is displayed 3. Press to return to the screen. BACK Utility FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 96: Upgrade

    HDD Mode and connect it to a computer. 2. On your computer, rename the XXX.bin file as fs100.bin 3. Copy or drag the fs100.bin file to the FS-100 while it is in mode. Drive 4. Exit the FS-100 from mode and navigate to the DD Drive Utilities screen.

  • Page 97: Upgrade Errors

    UPGRADE ERROR WRONG PRODUCT EXIT Verify that the update is for the model of FS-100 it is being installed on. An update is not cross-platform and must be installed on the model for which it is intended. To find the specific model of a FS-100 go to the...

  • Page 98: System Reset

    UPGRADE ERROR FILE NOT FOUND EXIT Verify that the upgrade file name is fs-100.bin and that it is in the FS-100 hard drive’s root directory. System Reset SYSTEM RESET CONTINUE TO RESET SYSTEM? BACK The System Reset feature restores the factory default settings for the FS-100 unit.

  • Page 99: Status

    BATTERY: 12.56V TEMP : 39c BACK The FS-100 Status screen provides details of the systems power state as well as internal temperature. This screen may assist Focus Enhancements Technical Support in determining power and thermal problems with your unit. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 100: Reels Screen

    R2 2 R3 3 When a disk is formatted, the FS-100 creates 10 folders, numbered 0-9, on the disk. During recording or playback of a clip, it is possible to place it into folders or play it from up to 10 different reels.

  • Page 101: Using A Wired Remote Control

    86. Local Optional Wired Remote Control (p/n ACSS-0019-01) To order the Wired Remote Control, go to Focus Enhancements website, www.focusinfo.com/sales/store/. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 102: Play Screen

    • Loop All In this mode, the FS-100 plays the entire contents of the disk (all clips), in order, from start to finish. At the end of the last clip, the FS-100 begins to play from the beginning of the first clip again without a pause.

  • Page 103: Play From Screen

    Playback order is based on the order of the file names. • Reel Clips in a selected folder are played back. This function provides the ability to choose between any folders on the disk. Folders can appear with their user assigned folder name (if used). FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 104: Control Screen

    CONTROL -LOCAL SYNCRO SLAVE AV/C TAPELESS The Control screen provides the capability of enabling the FS-100 to operate in five different control modes during record and playback. • Local Local control mode ignores record triggers from the camcorder and is controlled exclusively from the FS-100 front panel or the optional wired remote control unit.
  • Page 105 100 is controlled by an external FireWire device such as a NLE system that is not supported by Direct To Edit Technology. In these cases, the FS-100 can be used in a manner similar to a camcorder to capture footage to the NLE.
  • Page 106 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 107: Lcd Display Symbols And Text

    LCD Display Symbols and Text The table below shows the different symbols and states displayed on the top line of the LCD when used with different FS-100 control, record, play and stop modes: PLAY/REC MODE FS-100 LCD Stop STOP Pause...
  • Page 108 LCD Display Symbols and Text Tapeless (Pause) E <REC TYPE> REC Tapeless (Rec) E <REC TYPE> REC AV/C is only for use when the FS-100 is connected to a computer system. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 109: Using The Fs-100 With A Computer

    Using the FS-100 with a Computer Once video clips are recorded to the FS-100 it is possible to use those clips in most computer based DV/HD NLE systems. This section contains the following: Initial Setup Mounting the FS-100 in Windows...

  • Page 110: Initial Setup

    For More Information Go to the FOCUS Enhancements' website (www.focusinfo.com) for more compatibility information. • Use the FS-100 HDD Bypass mode, refer below for more information. The FS-100 is compatible with any computer system that can read FAT 32 volumes, such as Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP and Mac OS9/OS10.

  • Page 111: Mounting The Fs-100 In Windows

    A Computer directory window appears. 2. Locate the FS-100 drive and open it. Often, it appears as a standard FireWire disk drive and may be labeled E:, F:, G:, and so on.
  • Page 112 FS-100 Video Clips in Reel Folder FS-100 permits the storing of video clips in either the standard file folder or a Reel folder. If video clips have been assigned to a Reel folder, it is necessary to run Organize Reels before attaching the FS-100 to a computer.

  • Page 113: And Fat 32

    DVCPROHD 4.5 minutes DVCPROHD PN When clips exceed 2GB in size, the FS-100 automatically creates a new, file without dropping any frames. The two files have the same root filename but have different two digit suffixes that indicate the order of their creation, -01, -02, and so on. This process can produce as many sequential 2GB files as the drive can hold.

  • Page 114: Using Avid Omf Clips

    OMF video file and two separate AIF audio files. On the computer's desktop, the files appear similar to those shown below. On the FS-100, the video file (OMF) and the audio files (AIF) appear as one track. When an Avid OMF file is deleted, the FS-100 deletes the audio and video portions at the same time.
  • Page 115 Using the FS-100 with a Computer To use a FS-100 recorded Avid OMF file on an Avid NLE system, use the following procedure. ORGANIZE OMF Function If using the ORGANIZE OMF function on the FS-100 before connecting it to a computer, steps 2 and 3 are not necessary 1.
  • Page 116 Using the FS-100 with a Computer 9. Locate and select the FS-100 under Media Drive(s). If Drive Does Not Appear If the drive does not appear, check to make sure that the OMFI MediaFiles folder was created correctly with proper case and spacing.In addition, verify that the drive is properly connected and...

  • Page 117: Dismounting The Fs-100 (Windows)

    Using the FS-100 with a Computer Dismounting the FS-100 (Windows) When finished working with the FS-100 and the computer, it is necessary to dismount FS-100 from the system Dismount FS-100 Before Powering Off It is important to dismount the FS-100 from the Windows system BEFORE powering down the unit.

  • Page 118: Mounting The Fs-100 (Macintosh)

    When mounted, the FS-100 should appear on the computer's desktop as shown below: The FS-100 appears as a FAT32 volume with a PC label. 2. Locate the FS-100 on the desktop and open it up. 3. Open the folder with the most recent date code (for example, “20050127-110345-01”).

  • Page 119: Dismounting The Fs-100 (Macintosh)

    BEFORE powering down the FS-100. To dismount the FS-100 from a Mac: 1. Select the FS-100 on the computer's desktop. It is marked with a PC symbol. 2. Drag the drive into the trash or use the eject button. This dis- mounts the particular disk drive.

  • Page 120: Mounting Hardware

    Mounting Hardware Mounting FS-100 to a Camcorder Mount the FS-100 to your camcorder using the optional Camcorder Mount Kit (P/N ASYF-0849-01). For more information about this kit or to order it, contact Focus Enhancements: Email: support@focusinfo.com Telephone: +1 408 866 8300 Address: Focus Enhancements, Inc.

  • Page 121: Clipping To A Belt

    A belt mount clip is included with the FS-100. This mount is similar to those used with cellular telephones. Attach the belt mount to the belt clip post on the rear of the FS-100 and push it down to lock it in position. The belt clip can ratchet to various positions when attached to a belt.
  • Page 122 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 123: Technical Specifications

    3.0. These are generated from the 720 24P/25P/30P as an input. The PN modes are not supported as input streams. DVCPRO50 4:2:2, 8-bit, 3.3:1 compression, 50Mb/s 480 60i 30P, 24P, 24PA NTSC model 576 50i PAL model pull down format - (same stream) FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 124: Power

    4-ch, 48kHz, 16-bit. DVCPROHD input, audio is embedded 4-ch., 48kHz, 16-bit. DVCPRO50 input, audio is embedded 2-ch., 48kHz, 16-bit or DVCPRO/DV 4-ch., 32-khz, 12-bit. DTE only supports 4-channel. 12-bit, 32kHz audio with the RawDV file format. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 125: Dte File Formats

    DVCPROHD & 3.0 only RAW DV Disk Information • Internal Disk Type: 5400RPM, 8 MB cache. See for available hard drive capacities. www.focusinfo.com • Disk Format: FAT32 • FS-100 compatible with Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP and Mac OS9/10. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 126: Log Files

    Log Files With each recording of a particular clip on a disk, the FS-100 creates a text log file to identify information about the recorded clip and the recording session. Information includes: • Clip name • Clip in/out source TC values •...

  • Page 127: Miscellaneous Files

    The fwxdc.dat file is a cache file used to improve file read performance during playback of recorded video and audio. It is located in the root directory of the FS-100's hard drive. Warranty • 2 years, FS-100 • 90 days, accessories including the battery Shock and Vibration •...
  • Page 128 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...
  • Page 129 480 60i ...................12 576 50i ...................12 720 24p ....................45 720 24PN ..................... 105 720 25p ....................45 720 30p ....................45 720 50p ..................12 720 60p ..................12 720 PN ....................53 720p ....................12 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder index - 1...
  • Page 130 Media Composer ................96 NewsCutter .................96 application, edit ..................63 assigning clips to reels .................69 asynchronous data I/O ...............11 audio 4-channel, 12-bit, 32kHz ............12 embedded 2-channel ..............12 embedded 2-channel, 16-bit, 48kHz ........12 embedded 4-channel ..............12 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder index - 2...
  • Page 131 ................. 71 using OMF clips ................96 using OMF formatted clips ............96 Xpress Pro ..................96 back index ....................9 back search ....................8 battery charge status LED ...............10 compartment ................13 error message ................108 high capacity ................23 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder index - 3...
  • Page 132 1394, FireWire ................2 RS232C ..................60 cache shock ...................108 camcorder counter not incrementing ............33 displaying timecode ..............44 mounting a FS-100 ..............102 tapeless recording ...............32 camera mount kit ...................3 Canopus ....................1 AVI ............... 3 AVI, DTE, file format ...............107 AVI, file name format ..............94 capture single frame ................60...
  • Page 133 Index skipping forward to next clip .............9 using back index ................9 components, missing or damaged ............2 configuring the AG-HVX200 camcorder ..........37 connecting FS-100 to ac power ............21 connector, dc power ................15 continuous loop ..................48 contrast ....................65 control ....................17 tapeless mode ................32 wired handset ................83...
  • Page 134 ................73 repair ..................74 save files before formatting ............74 specifications ................107 disk capacity alarm ................15 dismounting FS-100 from Macintosh ..........101 dismounting FS-100 from Windows ..........99 DISP ......................44 displaying first frame of clip ................60 remaining recording time on disk ..........44 timecode during manual recording .........34...
  • Page 135 720 60p ..................105 720 PN ..................53 720p ....................53 AG-HVX200 ................1 approximate recording time .............95 approximate recording time, PN mode ........95 audio muted during playback ..........40 DV formats ..................51 file name conventions ..............72 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder index - 7...
  • Page 136 EXT CTL FRAME ................49 EXT CTL group default ...............56 default reel number ..............82 SYNC, default FA functions ............67 FAT 32 ....................95 FB DISP default FB functions ..............67 FC LOCK default FC functions ..............68 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder index - 8...
  • Page 137 I/O connector to camera ............12 I/O connector to computer ............11 firmware version ..................59 first frame of clip ..................60 format file names ..................72 formatting disk ..................74 forward index ....................9 forward search ..................8 fragmentation ..................73 front panel controls ................6 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder index - 9...
  • Page 138 ................94 selections ..................17 function buttons ..................6 functions ..................18 GPI ......................106 group default alarm on ................56 EXT CTL ..................56 LCDlight on ................56 stop no video ................ 56 TC Drop ................57 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder index - 10...
  • Page 139 Index TC EXT .................. 57 hardware for mounting FS-100 to camcorder ........102 HD resolution and frames ..............95 HDD mode ....................19 screen ....................53 storing multiple record modes and file formats ....29 high capacity battery ................23 high temperature ................108 home ....................17 humidity operating ..................109...
  • Page 140 ..................4 master .....................55 master/slave indentifying volumes ..............54 setting up ..................55 Matrox ......................1 AVI ................3 AVI, file name ................94 WAV ....................3 Media Composer ..................96 menu screens ..................16 messages error ....................108 missing components ................2 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder index - 12...
  • Page 141 AV/C ................32 record, local .................32 record, syncro slave ..............32 record, tapeless ................32 SNAP ....................49 stop ....................9 mounting FS-100 in Windows ............93 mounting FS-100 on Macintosh ............100 QuickTime ..................3 QuickTime 24p ................3 0P1a ................19 file name format ................95 navigation coontrols ................7 NewsCutter ...................96...
  • Page 142 ................71 PN .................... 3 fast forward speeds ..............8 feature availability ..............39 inputs for DVCPRO/DV ............12 inputs for DVCPRO50 ...............12 inputs for DVCPROHD .............12 reverse speeds ................8 PAL 25P ....................29 Panasonic HVX200 see AG-HVX200 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder index - 14...
  • Page 143 25PN ...................105 30PN ...................105 720 24PN ..................105 mode, AG-HVX200 ..............37 mode, approximate recording time .........95 power alarm .....................15 cord ....................2 dc connector ................15 off ....................7 on ..................... 7 specifications ................106 status LED ...................10 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder index - 15...
  • Page 144 LCD display ................89 local ....................32 loop ..................46 mode indicator ................46 modes ..................32 normal ..................46 PRE-REC Cach ................46 PRE-REC Disk ................46 single frame .................60 single frames ................49 SNAP ....................49 SNAP DV ..................46 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder index - 16...
  • Page 145 ................22 re-organizing clips ................73 repair clip ....................76 disk ....................75 requirements AG-HVX200 tapeless control ............87 reset ......................7 reset FS-100 to default .................80 resetting system ..................80 rest ......................80 RS-232C ....................106 RS232C .................... 11 scene marking ..................4 screen .....................65 control ..................17 delete clip ..................73...
  • Page 146 .......................18 using with a computer ...............92 shock and vibration ................109 shock cache ..................108 side panel ....................14 single frames ..................49 skipping forward to next clip ...............9 slave .......................55 SNAP DV ....................46 LCD displays ................89 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder index - 18...
  • Page 147 Index record ...................49 software error, wrong product id ............108 upgrade file, fs-100.bin ..............80 upgrade screen ................78 version ..................59 Sony ......................1 speaker ....................15 standard definition see SD start new file without dropping frames ..........60 stop ......................9 frame ....................60 group default ............... 56 LCD display ................89...
  • Page 148 ............64 assigning to first frame next session ........61 calculation modified by TC Drop ..........64 changing user bits in video files ..........63 clearing any stored timecode ............61 displayed during manual recording ........34 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder index - 20...
  • Page 149 .....................15 video output ................60 turn on .....................7 SET ....................61 Ulead ......................1 unlocking front panel keys ..............69 upgrading software ................78 USE EXT FS-100 ..............19 user bit displaying set value of clip ............44 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder index - 21...
  • Page 150 .................94 video camera timecode ..................38 video clip see clip Matrox ....................3 Pinnacle ..................3 weight ....................105 welcome ..................17 Windows dismounting FS-100 ..............99 mounting FS-100 .................93 wrong product id ................108 Xpress Pro see Avid FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder index - 22...

  • Page 151: Index

    Index FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder index - 23...
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