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Part Number: MANL-0927-02
October 1, 2004
Part Number: MANL-0927-02

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  • Page 1 FS-2 S DTE D TUDIO ECORDER ELEASE UIDE Part Number: MANL-0927-02 October 1, 2004 Part Number: MANL-0927-02...
  • Page 2 The material contained in this document is also protected by copyright laws of the United States of America and other countries. 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.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. •...
  • Page 4 FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use instructions should be followed. CLEANING - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.
  • Page 5 HEAT - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat, registers, stoves or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. For customers within the USA and Canada, FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship as follows:...
  • Page 6 For a period of TWO years from the date of purchase, FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, Inc. will repair or replace the unit, at our option, without charge for parts or labor. After the period of TWO years, you must pay all parts and labor charges.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    FS-2 Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION What is a DTE Disk Recorder? ...1-1 What is the FireStore FS-2? ...1-1 Basic Applications ...1-2 Receiving, Unpacking, and Inspecting ...1-2 Package Contents ...1-2 Installation and Site Requirements ...1-3 Mounting in a 19” Electronics Rack ...1-3 Inserting the Internal 3.5”...
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Back Search Key ...2-4 Forward Search Key ...2-4 LCD Display ...2-4 (1) Play/Record Status Symbol ...2-5 (2) Record/Play Status Indicator ...2-5 (3) Current System Status ...2-5 (4) Volume Number ...2-5 (5) Track or Clip Number ...2-5 (6) Timecode/User Bit Display Mode ...2-5 (7) Timecode or User Bit Value ...2-6 (8) Current Disk Volume ...2-6 (9) Available Space on Volume ...2-6...
  • Page 9 How to Put Recorded Clips on a Computer System ...3-2 Mounting FireWire Disk Drives to Computer Systems (Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and ME) 3-3 Using FireStore FS-2 Recorded Avid OMF Clips on Avid Editing Systems ...3-4 Dismounting FireWire Disk Drives from Computer Systems (Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and ME) ...3-5...
  • Page 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 4 SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications ...4-1 Input/Outputs ...4-1 Control ...4-2 Power ...4-2 Physical Specification ...4-2 Audio/Video/Timecode Specification ...4-2 DTE File Formats ...4-2 Disk Information ...4-2 Compatible DV Formats ...4-2 FS- 2 LCD Display Modes ...4-3 FS-2 Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide FS-2 Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide Part Number: MANL-0927-02...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Audio and video are recorded to disk as a DV25 data stream in NLE native file formats. What is the FireStore FS-2? The FireStore FS-2 is a DTE Disk Recorder that mounts horizontally in a standard electronics rack. With the FireStore FS-2, it is possible to:...

  • Page 12: Basic Applications

    (for front panel port loop) One (1) User Guide Warranty Card and Statement FireStore DV Conversion Suite Demo Disk If any of these contents are missing, contact Focus Enhancements or your FireStore dealer/distributor immediately. FS-2 Sudio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide Part Number: MANL-0927-02...

  • Page 13: Installation And Site Requirements

    INTRODUCTION You may need to purchase cables to connect more than one hard disk drive to the FS-2 at a time. Your Focus Enhancements dealer can help you identify additional cables you may need. Installation and Site Require- ments Focus Enhancements recommends that FS-2 units...

  • Page 14: Using External Disk Drives

    7200RPM with a 2MB cache. Drive Enhancements recommends that a FireStore qualified and tested disk drive be used. Check the Focus Enhancements website for an updated list. This bay is not intended for hot swap operation. 4 Edit / Utility / Input Buttons This set of buttons contains edit, utility and input select functions for the FS-2.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    INTRODUCTION Rear Panel The FS-2 rear panel shown below contains control /audio/video input/output areas described in this section. You can select any of the available inputs as a source. When selected, that source is what is recorded to disk. If the unit is in E-E mode or recording, all outputs are live with the incoming signal.
  • Page 16 INTRODUCTION Pr Input: For connecting the Pr signal from component input sources. Pr Output: For output of the Pr signal to component devices Sync Input: For connecting the Sync signal on non sync on green component sources. Sync Output: For connecting the Sync signal to non sync on green component devices. Timecode Input: For connecting external analog VITC timecode sources.

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Fs-2

    INTRODUCTION Setting Up the FS-2 This section explains how to set up the FS-2 for use. Refer to the illustration on the following page to perform these procedures: Connect the following: Plug in the power cord. Connect a Video input device. Connect an Audio source (if desired).
  • Page 18 INTRODUCTION FS-2 Sudio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 1 - 8 Part Number: MANL-0927-02...

  • Page 19: Formatting The Drive

    INTRODUCTION Formatting the Drive Use this procedure to format the FS-2 internal or connected external disk drives when it is not yet formatted. From Utilities FORMAT DISK as shown below. When you make this selection, the fol- lowing screen appears: FORMAT DISK VOLUME 1? SIZE...
  • Page 20 INTRODUCTION FS-2 Sudio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 1 - 10 Part Number: MANL-0927-02...

  • Page 21: Edit/Utility/Input Buttons

    FS-2 FUNCTIONS CHAPTER 2 FS-2 FUNCTIONS This chapter contains the following sections: Edit/Utility/Input Buttons LCD Menu Soft Keys Transport Control Keys LCD Display FS-2 Menus and Functions Edit/Utility/Input Buttons To the right of the hard disk drive are a bank of 15 buttons as shown below.

  • Page 22: Utility Function Keys

    FS-2 FUNCTIONS Utility Function Keys LOCK REMOTE OSD - (On Screen Display) Press this key to enable on screen display on the monitor output (composite). pressing the OSD button, the key scrolls between off, absolute timecode, counter timecode and the menu.

  • Page 23: Transport Control Keys

    FS-2 FUNCTIONS These keys are also utilized for selecting different display modes. They are called soft because their function changes depending upon what is displayed on the LCD above the particular key. NOTE: In some cases when navigating the FS-2 menus, you can use the right soft key to scroll down through the menu.

  • Page 24: Back Search Key

    Insert a drive into the front panel drive bay or connect a FireWire disk drive to the HDD I/O port. If you received a drive from Focus Enhancements, it should be configured and ready to use. If the message “No Disk Detected” appears, make sure the drive is inserted properly.

  • Page 25: Play/Record Status Symbol

    FS-2 FUNCTIONS Once ready for use, the FS-2 default Splash Screen appears as follows: (1) Play/Record Status Symbol This symbol displays a graphical representation of the current FS-2 state as follows: ■ - STOP - Play or Reverse play - Fast Forward search and speed - Fast Back Search and Speed ●...

  • Page 26: Timecode Or User Bit Value

    FS-2 FUNCTIONS NOTE: The FS-2 will not accept NDF TC values in DF TC mode. (7) Timecode or User Bit Value Displays the timecode or user bit value of display mode selected as follows: 00:00:00:00 - Drop Frame 00;00;00;00 - Non Drop Frame (8) Current Disk Volume Displays the current disk volume in relation to available space.

  • Page 27: Menu Items

    FS-2 FUNCTIONS • MATROX AVI • QUICKTIME • AVID OMF • PINNACLE • MXF SONY • MXF 1 • 24P AVI TYPE 2 • 24P QUICKTIME SETUP • SET DATE & TIME • OS VERSION NO • OS UPGRADE • PAL/NTSC •...

  • Page 28: Normal Record

    HDD time remaining may display “001min” remaining. If RECORD is pressed, the FS-2 sometimes displays NO SPACE LEFT. Focus Enhancements advises that when a disk drive is close to being full, you make sure other disk drives are readily available in order to avoid lost footage.
  • Page 29 FS-2 FUNCTIONS instance, it is not possible to set a RETRO DISK value of one minute if only one minute of disk space remains. Once RETRO DISK time is set, you can exit the Menus and return to the Main Screen. An “L” will now appear next to the record symbol on the FS-2's display.

  • Page 30: Control Mode

    FS-2 FUNCTIONS Still When you select STILL when REC has begun, a single frame is grabbed. You can grab a still quickly by pressing SHIFT + the Record button on the front panel. Use STILL with LOCAL and SYNCRO RECORD control modes.

  • Page 31: Av/C

    FS-2 is controlled by an external FireWire device (such as a DV NLE system). NOTE: AV/C does not function completely with all NLE systems. Contract Focus Enhancements technical support for more information. Syncro Slaved In SYNCRO SLAVED mode, a camcorder and the FS-2 share the same REC function and the FS-2 is slaved to the camcorder.

  • Page 32: Play From Mode

    FS-2 FUNCTIONS Play From Mode This selection allows your to select where clips will be played back from. There are three options available. TRACK LIST PLAY LIST FOLDER LIST EXIT Select the mode. The highlighted mode is the current mode after exit. Press SEL for the highlighted menu item to open the sub-menu.

  • Page 33: Playlist

    FS-2 FUNCTIONS Select the mode to activate it. Press SEL for the highlighted menu item to open the sub-menu. In sub- menu, the currently highlighted mode is the current mode after exit. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen. These settings are saved on power down.
  • Page 34 FS-2 FUNCTIONS To remove a clip, use the following steps: Select EDIT from the PLAYLIST menu and then REMOVE CLIP. You are given a list of clips in the open playlist. (If no clips are in the playlist, the message “PLAYLIST EMPTY” will appear.).

  • Page 35: View

    FS-2 FUNCTIONS View View allows you to view the track info of an OPEN playlist. A playlist must be opened in order to view. Select VIEW from the PLAYLIST -> EDIT menu. 0001 1-001 0002 1-004 0003 1-001 0004 1-003 NEXT Scroll to the desired clip, then select NEXT.

  • Page 36: Record Format Mode

    FS-2 FUNCTIONS Record Format Mode The RECORD FORMAT menu allows selection of particular DTE Technology native NLE file formats prior to recording. All files are in the DV25 standard. RAW DV AVI TYPE 1 AVI TYPE 2 CANOPUS AVI MATROX AVI QUICKTIME AVID OMF PINNACLE...

  • Page 37: Os Version

    INDEX remains (Year- Part Number: MANL-0927-02 from http://www.focusinfo.com/ Download software from the Focus Website to your local computer. Unzip file using WinZip (Windows) or Stuffit (Macintosh) on a computer system with a FireWire (IEEE-1394) connection. Rename the unzipped file called “XXXX.bin”...

  • Page 38: Pal/Ntsc

    FS-2 FUNCTIONS Disconnect the FireWire drive from computer and connect it to the FS-2. Power on FS-2 normally. Enter the FS-2 menu and select “SETUP”. From the SETUP menu, select “OS UPGRADE”. When you select OS upgrade, the following screen appears: UPGRADE SYSTEM FIRMWARE...

  • Page 39: Audio Input

    FS-2 FUNCTIONS Generic - The FS-2 appears as and is identified as a generic device to the remote controller. After you have set up RS422 to control the FS-2 using an external RS422 device, press the REMOTE button on the front panel or select REMOTE from the Control Mode menu.

  • Page 40: Tc Set

    FS-2 FUNCTIONS cannot be changed while in the EXT TC mode.) REC RUN Mode - In this mode, the FS-2 does the following: (1) The last timecode number recorded + 1 is used as the timecode number for the first frame of the next recording.

  • Page 41: On Screen Display

    FS-2 FUNCTIONS UB PRESET F:00:00:00:00 & MOVES CURSOR EXIT For DROP and NON-DROP, select the mode. The highlighted mode is the current mode after exit. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen. DROP NON-DROP EXIT For DROP and NON-DROP, select the mode. The highlighted mode is the current mode after exit.

  • Page 42: Gpi Port

    FS-2 FUNCTIONS GPI PORT This menu allows you to change the setting of the GPI port. Select the function. The highlighted function is the current function after exit. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen. DISABLE PAUSE/UNPAUSE INDEX (NEW FILE) REC SNAPSHOT EXIT DISABLE - This selection allows you...

  • Page 43: Audio Correct

    FS-2 FUNCTIONS If you select CUSTOM, the FS-2 looks on disk drive volume 1 for any clip named “SPLASH.dv” and always displays the first frame of that clip. You can name any RawDV clip “Splash.dv” and the first frame from that clip will appear as the default output in STOP mode.
  • Page 44 FS-2 FUNCTIONS FOCUS Enhancements is in no way liable for device security (Telnet and FTP). Contact your system administrator regarding the best security practices. IP SETTINGS DHCP CUSTOM IP EXIT With the IP settings menu item, you can select either DHCP (the network provides the IP address) or a CUSTOM IP.

  • Page 45: Ref Video

    FS-2 FUNCTIONS 100.000 001.000 255.000 000.000 DHCP DISABLED NOT CONNECTED NEXT If the FS-2 is not connected to a network or was not able to successfully log on, this screen displays “DHCP DISABLED NOT CONNECTED”. Check your settings or contact your system administrator for further assistance.

  • Page 46: Organize Omf

    ORGANIZE AVID OMF CLIP? EXIT For more information on using FS-2 clips in Avid, refer to “Using FireStore FS-2 Recorded Avid Clips on Avid Editing Systems” on page 3-4. DELETE CLIP When you make this selection, the following screen appears:...

  • Page 47: Delete Clip

    FS-2 FUNCTIONS DELETE CLIP 1-001? :21:13 BASE: 20010612-165423 EXIT In the DELETE CLIP X-XXX screen, select between clips by pressing the buttons. If you select YES, a message appears indicating that the selected clip is being deleted. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.

  • Page 48: File Name

    DV -> EMBEDDED AUDIO LAVELS -> 0.0Db ANALOG OUT -> COMPOSITE NETWORK SETTINGS • IP -> 000.000.000.000 • SUBNETMASK -> 255.255.255.000 • GATEWAY -> 000.000.000.000 USER/PASSWORD -> FS2/FOCUS FS-2 Sudio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide Part Number: MANL-0927-02 PLAY FROM MODE:...
  • Page 49 FS-2 FUNCTIONS REF VIDEO -> REF VIDEO VIDEO ADJUST • HUE -> +0 • SATURATION -> +0 • BRIGHTNESS -> +0 • CONTRAST -> +0 TC MODE -> EXT TC TC SET: • TC PRESET -> 00:00:00:00 • UB PRESET -> 00 00 00 00 FS-2 Sudio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide DROP/NON-DROP ->...
  • Page 50 FS-2 FUNCTIONS FS-2 Sudio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 2 - 30 Part Number: MANL-0927-02...
  • Page 51 Using the FS-2 CHAPTER 3 USING THE FS-2 This chapter contains the following procedures: How to Make a Recording How to Playback FS-2 Sudio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide How to Put Recorded Clips on a Computer System Creating a Play List How to Mark Scenes How to Connect the FS-2 to a Computer Network...

  • Page 52: Chapter 3 Using The

    Windows NT and older Macintosh based operating systems. function.) Check FOCUS (www.FOCUSinfo.com) for more information. In order to use the FS-2 recorded FireWire disk drives on a computer, you must have an active IEEE-1394 connection on your computer. You also...

  • Page 53: Mounting Firewire Disk Drives To Computer Systems (Windows Xp, 2000, 98Se And Me)

    Using the FS-2 Mounting FireWire Disk Drives to Computer Systems (Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and ME) Using FireStore FS-2 Recorded Avid OMF Clips on Avid Editing Systems Dismounting FireWire Disk Drives from Computer Systems (Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and ME)

  • Page 54: Using Firestore Fs-2 Recorded Avid Omf Clips On Avid Editing Systems

    When utilizing the Avid OMF file format, you must follow the following steps to import clips. Using FireStore FS-2 Recorded Avid OMF Clips on Avid Editing Systems The Avid DV OMF file format was developed for use with Avid editing systems on Windows 2000, Windows XP or Mac 0S10.

  • Page 55: Dismounting Firewire Disk Drives From Computer Systems (Windows Xp, 2000, 98Se And Me)

    Using the FS-2 Select Tools>MediaTool. following window will appear: Locate and select the external FireWire drive under Media Drive(s). NOTE: If the drive does not appear, check to make sure you have created the OMFI MediaFiles folder correctly with proper case and spacing. Also, check to see that the drive is properly connected and recognized by the com- puter).

  • Page 56: Dismounting Firewire Disk Drives From Computer Systems (Macintosh)

    Using the FS-2 FireWire disk drive's documentation for more information). When mounted, your FireWire disk drive should appear on the computer's desktop as shown below: The FireStore formatted disk drive appears as a FAT32 volume with a PC label. This is not always the case on Version 10 of the Macintosh operating system however.

  • Page 57: How To Mark Scenes

    Using the FS-2 How to Mark Scenes The FS-2 Scene Marking feature allows clips to be marked for placement in particular folders during recording, playback or stop mode. When a drive is formatted using FireStore, ten folders are created numbered 0 through 9. After format on FireStore, you can connect the HDD to a computer and give each of these folders a custom name (if you need help mounting your FireWire...
  • Page 58 Using the FS-2 and Gateway). Exit once complete. If your network requires a user name or password, navigate PASSWORD and enter both. Make ruse FTP is enabled. Navigate to MENU -> SETTINGS -> NETWORK 3 - 8 SETTINGS -> FTP. Exit the NETWORK SETTINGS menu USER/ and the FS-2 attempts to log onto the...

  • Page 59: Technical Specifications

    Specifications CHAPTER 4 SPECIFICATIONS This chapter contains detailed specifications for the FS-2 as follows: Technical Specifications FS- 2 LCD Display Modes Technical Specifications Input/Outputs Component - Y, Pr, Pb (3 x BNC in, 3 x BNC out) if Component SMPTE: •...

  • Page 60: Control

    Specifications Amplitude with no clipping 25 dBM. 2V Balanced Outputs Channel Separation 20hz to 20Khz 70 90 db Quantization 16 bits 32/48Khz Output Impedance Ohms Bandwidth at -3dB points 100Khz Headphone Output (1 x 1/4” TRS jack w/ level control) Headphone adjustment range -73dBdB to +6dB Headphone Output Impedance32 Ohms, 32mW AES/EBU Digital Audio (1 x XLR in, 1 x XLR out)

  • Page 61: Fs- 2 Lcd Display Modes

    Specifications FS- 2 LCD Display Modes The table below shows LCD characteristics when used with different FS-2 control, record, play and stop modes: PLAY/REC MODE FS-2 LCD Stop STOP Pause ll PLAY Play > PLAY Rec (Pause) ll REC Normal Rec (Rec) Retro Disk (Stop) L STOP Retro Disk (Standby)

  • Page 62: Specifications

    Specifications FS-2 Sudio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 4 - 4 Part Number: MANL-0927-02...

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