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Focus Firestore FS-100 User Manual

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  • Page 1 FS100 DVCPROHD DVCPRO50 DVCPRO/DV Portable DTE Recorder User Guide Release 2.0 Part Number: MANL-1023-07...

  • Page 3: Legal Notices

    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

    Campbell, CA. 95008 www.focusinfo.com Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00PM techsupport@como.com +49 4307 - 83 58 58 +49 4307 - 83 58 99 COMO Computer & Motion GmbHA A Focus Enhancements Company Lise-Meitner-Str. 15 24223 Raisdorf / Germany www.focusinfo.com...
  • Page 5 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that used by the receiver. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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.
  • 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...
  • 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: Electrical Precautions

    Electrical Precautions Do Not Expose to Moisture Do not use this product near water or in an environment where it is exposed to dampness or there is the possibility of it getting wet. Do Not Remove Cover There are No User Serviceable Parts inside this unit. Servicing should be done by qualified service personnel.
  • Page 9 Power-Cord Protection • Routing Power-Cords Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Avoid sharp angles in the cord, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit the product.
  • 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. Lightning and Power Surges During electrical storms or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the FS-100 from the power source and disconnect the antenna or cable system.

  • Page 11: Operating Environment

    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 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

    Table of Contents Introduction DTE Eliminates Pre-edit Processing ....1 Unpacking ........2 Features .
  • Page 14 Table of Contents Record and Playback with the FS-100 ....22 Power On the FS-100 ......23 Select HDD Recorder Mode .
  • Page 15 TC DROP, NON-DROP LCD CONTRAST ......61 Functions Screen ....... . 62 Functions List .
  • Page 16 Table of Contents Mounting FS-100 to a Camcorder ....98 Clipping to a Belt ......99 Technical Specifications Physical Description .

  • Page 19: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Focus Enhancements’ FireStore FS-100 portable direct-to-edit ( ) disk recorder. The FireStore FS- 100 is the first portable DVCPROHD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV disk recorder with DTE technology designed for hand held camcorders in a small, rugged and shock proof chassis.

  • Page 20: Unpacking

    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. USA Email: support@focusinfo.com USA Eelephone: +1 763-398-1658 EMEA Email: techsupport@como.com...

  • Page 21: Features

    Features FS-100 Features The FS-100 offers the following features: • Tapeless acquisition Especially equipped camcorders permit the use of Direct To Edit (DTE) Technology to record directly from a camcorder while shooting and without the need of a tape. • True DTE Technology When shooting is finished, connect the FS-100 to a computer and instantly be ready to edit in the timeline.
  • Page 22 Introduction • Compact, Lightweight, Rugged Design The FireStore FS-100 weighs approximately one pound including the battery and is only 1.5" thick. You can mount the FS-100 directly to your camcorder using the optional camera mount kit, or clip the FS-100 directly to your belt.

  • Page 23: Quickstart

    Quickstart This section provides the following information necessary for using the FS-100 as quickly as possible. Physical Description and Basic Controls... 6 The FS-100 Menu System ... 14 Connecting the FS-100 to AC Power ... 18 Installing / Removing the Battery Pack ... 19 Connecting a FS-100 to a DV/HD Camcorder ...

  • Page 24: Physical Description And Basic Controls

    Quickstart Physical Description and Basic Controls Front Panel Controls Function buttons Power ON and Reset Button Record Button 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.

  • Page 25: Power On Button

    Power On Button The Power ON button provides two functions. • Power ON Turn on the FS-100. • Reset FS-100 • FS-100 first must be powered on. • Hold down the • Power OFF Hold down the During power off, the FS-100 beeps, indicating that it is turning off.

  • Page 26: Transport Control Buttons

    Quickstart Transport Control Buttons Record Back Search Index Use these buttons to control FS-100 playback and record functions. You usually operate these transport buttons while on the HOME Screen. Record Press this button once when the FS-100 is in 100 into REC-PAUSE Record button while recording, causes the current clip to close and a new clip is created without dropping any frames.
  • Page 27 Fast Forward and Reverse Pressing the Forward Search button multiple times results in increases in the search speed, i.e. fast forward. 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.

  • Page 28: Top Panel

    Quickstart Top Panel The top panel contains the following connectors and LEDs: Remote Control (Serial Connector) Computer (FireWire Connector) Status LED Charge LED Table 1: Charge LED States Indicates No Charger Connected Green Charging Cycle Completed Amber / Green Floating Charge Mode Amber Fast Charge Mode Charging Error...

  • Page 29: Computer Firewire Connector

    Computer FireWire Connector • In/Out: 6-pin IEEE-1394a port x 1 • 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. •...

  • Page 30: Rear Panel

    Quickstart Rear Panel The rear panel contains the following important items: Fan Intake Vent Do Not Block Side Panel The side panel contains cooling vents as illustrated below. Belt Clip Post Battery Compartment Latch Battery Compartment Cooling Vents Do Not Block FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 31: Bottom Panel

    Bottom Panel The FS-100 bottom panel features a single 2-pin DC power connector. Connect the supplied AC power adapter here. Internal Speaker An internal speaker provides alarms and audible feedback. To disable the audible feedback, go to the Settings menu and select ALARM OFF capacity alarms are always active.

  • Page 32: 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 33: Outline Of Menu And Option Screens

    Outline of Menu and Option Screens The functions of each of the selections on these screens is explained in more detail in FS-100 Functions on page 37. Returning to the Top of Menu or Home screen To get to the top of any menu, press the Left button. To get back to the Home screen: •...
  • Page 34 Quickstart • Utilities Contains the following disk and clip functions: - Organize Reel - Organize OMF - Organize P2 - Organize PINN - Delete Clip - Format - Repair Disk - Repair Clip - File Name - Upgrade - System Reset - Diagnostic - Status •...
  • Page 35 - UB SET - TC DROP - TC NON-DROP - LCD Contrast • DV Formats Following HDD mode is a menu of formats available for the type recorder selected in HDD mode. When selecting shown: - RAW DV AVI - AVI TYPE 1 - AVI TYPE 2 - CANOPUS AVI - MATROX AVI...

  • Page 36: Powering The Fs-100

    Quickstart Powering the FS-100 • The FS-100 operation without a battery installed. To operate the FS-100 without a battery installed, connect the unit to an AC power source. • Before operating the FS-100 with battery power. It is first necessary to fully charge the battery. An uncharged battery, typically takes 2-3 hours to charge.

  • Page 37: Installing / Removing The Battery Pack

    Installing / Removing the Battery Pack Installing a Battery Latch Slot Latch Battery Pack Guides Step 1: Place the unit, so that the battery compartment is up. Step 2: Position the battery pack, as shown above, so that the latch hook is almost in the latch slot, and touching the floor of the battery compartment.

  • Page 38: Charging The Battery

    ASYF-0940-01 ASYF-0941-01 ASYF-0943-01 ASYF-0944-01 These optional battery chargers are available from either your local dealer or online at the Focus Enhancements web store, www.focusinfo.com/sales/store. BATT-0009-01 Europe United Kingdom Australia FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 39: Connecting A Fs-100 To A Dv/Hd Camcorder

    Connecting a FS-100 to a DV/HD Camcorder Before performing this procedure, make sure you have installed and charged the battery, see Installing / Removing the Battery Pack on page 19. Step 1: Connect the supplied Firewire cable to the the top of the FS-100. Step 2: Locate the FireWire/DV/iLink (or similar) connector on your video camera.

  • Page 40: Record And Playback With The Fs-100

    Quickstart Record and Playback with the FS-100 FS-100 Automatically Detects Input Stream from AG-HVX200 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 41: Power On The Fs-100

    Power On the FS-100 Step 1: Press the Power ON Power ON (Reset) Transport Buttons OFF (STOP) To power OFF, hold down for 3-5 seconds. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder button for two seconds and release it. Play Quickstart Navigation Buttons...

  • Page 42: Select Hdd Recorder Mode

    Quickstart Step 2: Welcome The home screen appears when the FS-100 initializes. Step 3: screen appears when the FS-100 first powers up. For Home more details about this screen, Home Screen on page 39. COUNTER 00:00:14:02 DISK 1 REEL SYNC DISP LOCK Select HDD Recorder Mode Step 1: Press the...

  • Page 43: Select A Dv File Format

    Select a DV File Format The DV file formats displayed depend on the recorder mode selected in the previous step, for example following: RAW DV -AVI TYPE1 AVI TYPE2 CANOPUS AVI Step 1: Use the format that supports the preferred NLE system. A dash mark to the left of a list item indicates that it is the current selection.

  • Page 44: 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. Step 1: Press the Right display appears on the screen as shown below: 09 / 15 / 05 11 : 21 : 13 V 1 .

  • Page 45: Set Time

    Step 5: Use the Down navigation button. The following screen appears: Right Step 6: Use the highlighted value. Use the highlight the Hour, Minute, and Second. (Time is indicated in 24hr. mode.) Step 7: Press the right-most Function button indicated as screen.

  • Page 46: Record With The Fs-100

    Otherwise, the FS-100 control panel keys must be used to control recording in LOCAL control mode when there is no tape in the camcorder. For a list of compatible camcorders, go to Focus Enhancements website at http://www.focusinfo.com. and other situations where the...
  • Page 47 Do Not Disconnect Power or FireWire Cable Never disconnect the power or the FireWire cable during a recording. This will cause file corruption. Loss of Power During Recording If power is lost during recording it is possible to repair the damaged file or files, refer Repair Disk on page 71 to and Repair Clip on page 72.

  • Page 48: Manual Recording

    Quickstart Manual Recording Step 1: Set the video camera to Step 2: Verify that an image appears in the viewfinder. Step 3: On the FS-100, press Record This sets the FS-100 to Record Step 4: On the FS-100, press Record FS-100 begins to record.

  • Page 49: Syncro Slave

    Syncro Slave LOCAL -SYNCRO SLAVE AV / C TAPELESS This mode is for camcorders that do not have external control or the tapeless control functionality compatible with the FS-100. • Syncro Slave mode requires that a tape be in the camcorder for operation.

  • Page 50: Tapeless

    Tapeless 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 with the tape state, indicating that the unit is in mode.

  • Page 51: Configuring Ag-Hvx200 And Recording

    Configuring AG-HVX200 and Recording Step 1: Power on the camera. Step 2: Set the Step 3: Press the camera. Select the Set the format and resolution. modes are not supported). Step 4: Under the CONTROL Step 5: Press camera. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder switch to TAPE/P2 button on the top of the AG-HVX200...

  • Page 52: Recording Timecode In The File

    Quickstart Recording Timecode in the File Select in the Setup menu. This option records the video EXT TC camera timecode in the file. There are other timecode options available, refer to TIME CODE on page 57. Function buttons The tasks discussed above are available for programming into the function buttons.

  • Page 53: Playback On The Fs-100

    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 54 Quickstart Step 3: Press the FS-100 Step 4: Search through the clips using the FS-100 Search Search for more information on the function of these buttons. button. Play Forward Index Backward Index buttons. Refer to “Navigation Buttons” on page 7 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Forward , or...

  • Page 55: Fs-100 Functions

    FS-100 Functions This section contains information on the following LCD screens: General Screen Information ... 38 Record Screens ... 42 Format Screen ... 47 Format Screen ... 47 Setup Screens ... 52 Functions Screen ... 62 Utilities Screen ... 66 Control Screen ...

  • Page 56: 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 57: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is read only and has no navigable items. To leave the Home screen use either the 1. Current Function: Symbol and Description Refer to LCD Display Symbols and Text on page 85. 2. Volume Disk Number The volume number is always connected.

  • Page 58: Disp (Display) Information Fields

    FS-100 Functions Reel Display Record Playback REEL that a clip is located in or, has been marked to. If in > PLAY FROM brackets for example, [REEL]. This area is blank if has been selected. information field that displays data type. DISP information field that displays current data.

  • Page 59: Fs-100 System Information Screens

    DV (NTSC or PAL) and HD The information displayed in fields 11 and 12 depends, in part, on which Recorder Mode is set. DVCPRO/DV REC Line 11 displays the Standard Definition (SD) video format. It can not be changed. 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.

  • Page 60: Record Screens

    FS-100 Functions Record Screens NORMAL -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 1‚ 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 61: Normal Record

    Normal Record This is the standard recording mode. • All control is from the FS-100 front panel. Initially, the Home • Pressing Record • Pressing Record mode. PRE-REC Record Mode PRE-REC CACHE The PRE-REC CACHe mode insures that important material at the very start of a recording session is captured.

  • Page 62: Pre-Rec Disk Record Mode

    FS-100 Functions PRE-REC Disk Record Mode PRE-REC Disk HDD AVAIL: 176 min PRE-REC TIME: 010 min The PRE-REC Disk mode records video in a continuous loop to a user-defined portion of disk space. Pressing Record begins active recording. The PRE-REC Disk session is appended to the beginning of the new clip.

  • Page 63: Loop Record

    Loop Record Loop Record is similar to PRE-REC Disk. Loop Record continuously records a series of video clips to available disk space. When all available disk space is used, Loop Record begins sequentially replacing the earliest clip with the most recent. •...

  • Page 64: Time Lapse Record

    FS-100 Functions Time Lapse Record TIME LAPSE 00:00:00:00 HH:MM:SS:FF Time lapse provides the ability to record a single frame at specific time intervals, for example one frame per minute, 00:01:00:00. Time lapse applications can include capturing the traffic on city streets, the growth of a plant from seed to maturity, and construction projects.

  • Page 65: Format Screen

    Format Screen DV Formats RAW DV The number of options available in this menu depends on the recorded bit rate. If recording modes (50 Mb/s) there are only two options: DVCPRO50 REC • RAW DV • If recording in DVCPRO/DV REC options, including: RAW DV AVI TYPE 2 24P...
  • Page 66 Use standard file formats for all 25P applications except AVID OMF. OMF is not compatible with 25P DV streams. 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.

  • Page 67: Hdd Mode Screen

    HDD Mode Screen -DVCPROHD REC DVCPRO50 REC DVCPRO/DV REC DD DRIVE This screen displays the following items: • DVCPROHD Supports 100 Mb/s streams from the Panasonic AG-HVX200 companion camcorder (1080i and 720p). Other DVCPROHD compatible input devices also supported. • DVCPRO50 Supports 50 Mb/s streams from the Panasonic AG-HVX200 companion camcorder and other DVCPRO 50 input devices.
  • Page 68 FS-100 together to EXT FS-100 provide more disk storage for longer recording. One unit acts as the master with the other as a slave: the master records to itself until full and then continues recording on the slave unit.

  • Page 69: Setting Up Master And Slave Fs-100

    Setting Up Master and Slave FS-100 Master FS-100 STOP 1 - 001 COUNTER 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 DISK 1 000min SYNC DISP LOCK Step 1: Connect the camcorder to the master FS-100, using the supplied FireWire cable. Step 2: Master Power on unit.

  • Page 70: Setup Screens

    FS-100 Functions Setup Screens 10 / 10 / 05 21 : 10: 50 V 1. 0. 0 -LCDLIGHT ON The items on the Setup Screen are grouped by function. Within the function the items act like radio buttons, i.e. when one is active the others are not.
  • Page 71 • TC EXT Group Default • TC REC RUN • TC FREE RUN • TC REGEN • TC SET • UB SET • TC DROP NTSC only • TC NON-DROP • LCD CONTRAST Date and Time Must Be Set The date and time must be set. They are used in the FS-100 file naming function. Refer to Set Time and Date on page 26.

  • Page 72: Date

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

  • Page 73: Version

    Version This screen displays: • FS-100 Firmware version • SD video of the unit. • FS-100 model LCD Light On, Off, Auto These items enable or disable the FS-100's LCD's backlight. • LCDLIGHT ON keeps the backlight on permanently. • LCDLIGHT OFF Keeps the backlight off permanently.

  • Page 74: Stop Frame, No Video

    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 75: Time Code Ext, Rec Run, Free Run, Regen

    • EXT CTL FILE Creates a new file during a record session without losing frames. TIME CODE EXT, REC RUN, FREE RUN, REGEN The following are timecode ( • TC EXT Group Default Records the incoming source timecode. If the timecode is not running, the FS-100 records the same timecode number in each recorded frame.

  • Page 76: Tc Set

    FS-100 Functions TC SET 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 HH : MM : SS : FF The Timecode Set parameter stores a user defined timecode in the FS-100’s non-volatile memory. This value is available for use by the FS-100 immediately after exiting •...

  • Page 77: Ub Set

    FS-100 Functions UB SET UB SET FF : FF : FF : FF BACK The User Bit Set function provides the ability to change the user bits in the timecode recorded in the video files. • Timecode values are not set when in mode.

  • Page 78: Tc Drop, Non-Drop Ntsc Only

    FS-100 Functions TC DROP, NON-DROP These parameters are only available for NTSC and only one may be enabled at a time. Drop and non-drop enable and disable the drop- frame function that modifies how the timecode is calculated during recording. •...

  • Page 79: Lcd Contrast

    LCD CONTRAST VALUE: 00 Use this function to adjust the contrast of the LCD display for easier viewing. Step 1: Use the Right submenu. Step 2: Use the decrease the contrast number. Step 3: Press BACK FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder SET CONTRAST BACK navigation button to go to the...

  • Page 80: Functions Screen

    FS-100 Functions Functions Screen The Functions buttons FA, FB, and FC provide convenient Home screen shortcuts by acting as toggle switches for specific system settings. The Home screen below is an example of the information displayed. Reel receiving clips. Function Keys Function settings are user-assignable and available in the Functions screen.

  • Page 81: Functions List

    Functions List A list of the Function button menu is below. In each group, the default selection is listed first. MENU Appears on LCD as… FA SYNC SYNC (Toggles between SYNCRO and LOCAL record control. Default) FA AV/C AV/C (Toggles between AV/C and LOCAL control) FA TAPELESS TAPE (Toggles between TAPELESS and LOCAL control) FA REELS...
  • Page 82 FS-100 Functions MENU Appears on LCD as… FB R2-2 R2 Marks Current Clip to Reel 2, FB R3-3 R3 Marks Current Clip to Reel 3, FB R4-4 R4 Marks Current Clip to Reel 4, FB R5-5 R5 Marks Current Clip to Reel 5, FB R6-6 R6 Marks Current Clip to Reel 6, FB R7-7...

  • Page 83: Assigning Clips To Reels

    Assigning Clips to Reels Currently Selected REEL Function FA set to FA REELS set to FB R2-2 The function buttons are a quick way to mark video clips during recording. The Functions menu offers two types of markers to use, as an example •...

  • Page 84: Utilities Screen

    FS-100 Functions Utilities Screen ORGANIZE REEL ORGANIZE OMF ORGANIZE P2 ORGANIZE PINN The Utilities available are: • ORGANIZE REEL • ORGANIZE OMF • ORGANIZE P2 • ORGANIZE PINN • DELETE CLIP • FORMAT • REPAIR DISK • REPAIR CLIP • FILE NAME •...

  • Page 85: Organize Reel

    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. Organize OMF DVCPRO/DV only When files are recorded in the AVID OMF file format, this selection allows you to take all the OMF and AIF audio files at the end of a recording session and place them into a folder on the disk drive named...

  • Page 86: File Naming Conventions

    FS-100 Functions File Naming Conventions The video files are then renamed to an incremental value, represents the format of the recorded content, and AA is the number of the audio channel. Table 2: MXF Recorded Content Format Indicators Format DVCPRO/DV DVCPRO50 DVCPROHD The audio files are then renamed to...

  • Page 87: Delete Clip

    Delete Clip Use this item to delete a selected clip. Step 1: From the Utilities screen, go to the Step 2: Enter the number of the clip to be deleted using the navigation buttons. Step 3: Press the The selected clip is deleted. Step 4: Press BACK...

  • Page 88: Format Disk

    FS-100 Functions Format Disk ERASE ALL DATA Prevent lost frames due to file fragmentation by formatting the 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.

  • Page 89: Repair Disk

    BACK Step 4: Move content from FS-100. Step 5: Use Format Disk utility before doing any further recording. This step optimizes disk storage, see Format Disk on page 70. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder REPAIR DISK PRESS YES TO REPAIR DISK...

  • Page 90: Repair Clip

    BACK Step 5: Move content from the FS-100. Step 6: Use Format Disk utility before doing any further recording. This step optimizes disk storage, see Format Disk on page 70. REPAIR CLIP CLIP 000 BACK Repair Clip to return to the screen.

  • Page 91: File Name

    File Name 20041101 - 165423 This function Displays Step 1: From the Utilities screen, go to Step 2: Enter the file’s clip number using the buttons. 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 Step 3: Press...

  • Page 92: Upgrade

    FS-100 Functions Upgrade Check Focus Enhancements website for upgrades and latest software updates, go to www.focusinfo.com. To upgrade system software: Step 1: Set the FS-100 to and connect it to a computer. Step 2: On your computer, rename the XXX.bin file as Step 3: Copy or drag the fs100.bin file to the FS-100 while it is in...

  • Page 93: Upgrade Errors

    Step 9: Up on successful completion of the upgrade, the FS-100 displays the message: PLEASE RESTART Step 10: Hold down the shuts down. Step 11: Power up the FS-100. Upgrade Errors If the upgrade fails, the FS-100 displays one of the following messages: UPGRADE ERROR WRONG PRODUCT Verify that the update is for the model of FS-100 it is being installed on.

  • Page 94: System Reset

    System Reset A System Reset can not be reversed. Diagnostic DO NOT CHANGE THE SETTINGS OF THIS FUNCTION This function is included to assist Focus Enhancement Technical Support diagnose problems that may occur with the FS-100. UPGRADE ERROR FILE NOT FOUND...

  • Page 95: Status

    BATTERY: 12.56V TEMP 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 STATUS 1.83V...

  • Page 96: Reels Screen

    FS-100 Functions Reels Screen R0 0 R1 1 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. These folders can have any name up to 10 characters in length.

  • Page 97: Using A Wired Remote Control

    LOCAL on page 82. 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 98: Play Screen

    FS-100 Functions Play Screen PLAY CLIP LOOP CLIP LOOP ALL PLAY ALL • Play Clip In this mode, the FS-100 plays the selected clip from start to finish when you press the PLAY button. At the end of the particular clip, the FS-100 pauses. •...

  • Page 99: Play From Screen

    Play From Screen TRACK LIST REEL LIST This screen permits the selection of from where clips playback. There are two choices: • Tracklist Clips playback in the order in which they were recorded. Playback order is based on the order of the file names. •...

  • Page 100: Control Screen

    FS-100 Functions Control Screen -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 101 Keeper For example, if the current Reel selection is 3. pressing changes the selection to Reel 4. To purchase the wired remote control, p/n the FS-100, visit Focus Enhancements web site at www.focusinfo.com/sales/store/. • Syncro Slave Use this mode when the camcorder does not have FS-100 compatible external control or the tapeless trigger functionality.
  • Page 102 FS-100 Functions FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 103: 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 Stop Pause Play Rec (Pause) Normal Rec (Rec) PRE-REC Disk (Stop) PRE-REC Disk (Standby)
  • Page 104 LCD Display Symbols and Text PLAY/REC MODE AV/C* (Stop) AV/C* (Rec Pause) AV/C* (Rec) AV/C* (Play Pause) AV/C* (Play) Syncro Slave (Pause) Syncro Slave (Rec) Tapeless (Pause) Tapeless (Rec) * AV/C is only for use when the FS-100 is connected to a computer system.

  • Page 105: Fs-100: Using With A Computer

    FS-100 to a computer. Recording for Unsupported NLE If a desired NLE is not supported by Focus Enhancements DTE, it is necessary to use the AV/C control to capture the video footage for editing. For more details refer to “Control Screen” on page 82.

  • Page 106: Initial Setup

    OHCI compliant IEEE-1394 FireWire port and the necessary FireWire disk drive drivers. 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.

  • Page 107: Mounting The Fs-100 In Windows

    Mounting the FS-100 in Windows Use this procedure for Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and ME. Step 1: On a Windows-based computer system, double click the icon on the top left hand corner of the desktop. A Computer directory window appears. Step 2: Locate the FS-100 drive and open it.
  • Page 108 FS-100: Using with a Computer This folder may contain several different files. The video clips. can appear as: • RawDV (.dv) • AVI Type 1 - (YYYYMMDDHHMMSSa01.avi) • AVI Type 2 or AVI Type 2 24p - (YYYYMMDDHHMMSSb01.avi) • Canopus AVI - (YYYYMMDD-HHMMSSb01.avi) •...

  • Page 109: And Fat 32

    HD Resolution and Frames • P2: YYYYMMDD-HHMMSSX01.mxf where the X is a letter indicating the recording format of the captured video file. The table below lists letters and associated resolutions. DVCPRO/DV DVCPRO50 DVCPROHD • In addition, P2 also has 4 audio files: YYYYMMDD-HHMMSSL01.mxf YYYYMMDD-HHMMSSR01.mxf YYYYMMDD-HHMMSSA01.mxf...

  • Page 110: Using Avid Omf Clips

    FS-100: Using with a Computer With most DV and many P2 compatible NLE systems on Windows or Macintosh computers, it is possible to use clips within the timeline. Select the clips on the source volume, i.e. the connected FS-100, and import them directly into the NLE bin.
  • Page 111 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 Step 1: Locate and open the FS-100 drive folder.
  • Page 112 FS-100: Using with a Computer Step 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 recognized by the computer.

  • Page 113: Dismounting The Fs-100 (Windows)

    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. To do dismount the FS-100: Step 1: Click the...

  • Page 114: Mounting The Fs-100 (Macintosh)

    FS-100: Using with a Computer Mounting the FS-100 (Macintosh) Step 1: Start the Mac computer and connect the FS-100’s port to the computer using a standard 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable. 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.

  • Page 115: Dismounting The Fs-100 (Macintosh)

    Dismounting the FS-100 (Macintosh) When finished working with the FS-100 and the Macintosh it is necessary to dismount the unit from the system. Dismount FS-100 Before Powering Off It is important to dismount the FS-100 from the Mac system BEFORE powering down the FS-100. To dismount the FS-100 from a Mac: Step 1: Select the FS-100 on the computer's desktop.

  • Page 116: 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: Telephone: Address: EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa)

  • Page 117: Clipping To A Belt

    Clipping to a Belt Belt Mount Clip Front View Side View 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.
  • Page 118 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...

  • Page 119: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Specifications are subject to change. Physical Description • Dimensions: 1.59" x 5.6" x 3.74" (40mm x 142mm x 95mm) (with normal 90 minute Battery) • Weight: 1 lb. (.45 kg) Input/Outputs • DV Video I/O - 400Mb/s (1x 6-pin IEEE-1394) DVCPROHD REC video from DVCPROHD compatible devices, such as the Panasonic AG-HVX200 camcorder.

  • Page 120: Power

    Technical Specifications DVCPRO/DV 4:1:1, 8-bit, 5:1 compression, 25Mb/s ( DV-PAL Is 4:2:0) 480 60i (30P, 24P, 24PA) NTSC model 576 50i (25P) PAL model *( ) pull down format - (same stream) • GPI & RS-232C Control (1 x 3.5mm mini jack) Power •...

  • Page 121: Dte File Formats

    DTE File Formats • DVCPRO/DV mode: Raw DV, AVI Type 1, AVI Type 2, Matrox AVI, Canopus AVI, QuickTime, AVID OMF, AVI Type 2 24p QuickTime 24p Pinnacle, MXF OP1a, • DVCPROHD and DVCPRO50 modes: RAW DV, Disk Information • Internal Disk Type: 100GB, 5400RPM, 8 MB cache •...

  • Page 122: Log Files

    Make sure the vent and fan intake holes are clear. Transfer files off the drive and format it before attempting to do more record- ing. Contact Focus Enhancements Techni- cal Support. Contact Focus Enhancements Techni- cal Support. Download correct software and per- form upgrade again.

  • Page 123: Miscellaneous Files

    Operating: 0-35º C (35 - 95º F) • Operating humidity: 30% to 90% RH • Storage temperatures: -20 to 60° C (-4° to 140°F) • Storage humidity: 85% RH or less Compatible Camcorders and Accessories For a list of tested camcorders, refer to www.focusinfo.com.
  • Page 124 Technical Specifications FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...
  • Page 126 Release 2.0 Part Number: MANL-1023-07...

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