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- Page 1 FS-2/2E S TUDIO ECORDER ELEASE UIDE Part Number: MANL-0927-03 September, 2005 Part Number: MANL-0927-03...
- 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.
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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 antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. Refer to Fig. A. LIGHTNING - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
- 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 FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS directly, for this product. Please contact your dealer or distributor for repairs or technical support. Refer to http://www.focusinfo.com/ order-desk under, “FOCUS Resellers Worldwide”, for a list of International Dealers and Authorized Service Centers. Part Number: MANL-0927-03...
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION What is a DTE Disk Recorder? ....................1-1 What is the FireStore FS-2/2E? ....................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 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS SHIFT Key ........................2-3 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...
- Page 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS Record Format Menu ......................2-19 Setup Menu .........................2-19 Set Date & Time ......................2-19 OS Version # ........................2-20 OS Upgrade ........................2-20 PAL/NTSC ........................2-21 RS422 Remote ......................2-21 Audio Input ........................2-22 Audio In Levels ......................2-22 TC Mode ........................2-22 TC Set ..........................2-23 TC Delay (FS-2E only) ....................2-24 On Screen Display ......................2-24 FF/RW Hi Res ......................2-24...
- Page 11 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 4 REFERENCE 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-2/2E LCD Display Modes .......................4-3 Supported RS422 Commands .....................4-3 Shuttle Speed Parameters ......................4-3 Jog Speed Parameters ........................4-3 Custom Commands ........................4-4...
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Page 12: Chapter 1 Introduction
Recorder? INTRODUCTION A DTE Disk Recorder is a device that allows you to Thank you for purchasing the Focus Enhancements record or play back DV video directly to/from a FireStore FS-2/2E DTE DV Studio Disk Recorder. removable IDE disk drive or removable FireWire The FS-2/2E is designed for use as a record or disk drives. -
Page 13: Basic Applications
If the equipment is as an accessory). The FS-2E, and the damaged, save all packing materials and notify FS-2 (with the 2.0 software upgrade), both Focus Enhancements carrier can be controlled from your web immediately. browser using FS-2/2E IP control. -
Page 14: Installation And Site Requirements
FS-2/2E requires 3.47 vertical inches Disk of rack space. To prevent overheating, the FS-2/2E If any of these menus are missing, contact Focus requires a minimum of 1.75 vertical Enhancements or your FireStore dealer/distributor inches of space above and below the immediately. -
Page 15: Using External Disk Drives
INTRODUCTION Using External Disk Drives Lock Handle In addition to using a 3.5” IDE drive in the internal slot, you can also connect any FireWire disk drive to the HDD I/O port on the FS-2/2E. Power a single FireWire disk drive on the FS-2/2E at any given time. -
Page 16: Physical Features
7200RPM with a 2MB cache. Drive performance may vary. Focus Enhancements recommends that you use a FireStore qualified and tested disk drive. Check the Focus Enhancements website for an updated list. This bay is not intended for hot swap operation. -
Page 17: Rear Connection Panel
INTRODUCTION Rear Connection Panel The FS-2/2E 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 18 INTRODUCTION Pb Input : For connecting the Pb signal from component input sources. Pb Output: For output of the Pb signal to component devices. 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.
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Page 19: Setting Up The Fs-2/2E
INTRODUCTION Setting Up the FS-2/2E This section explains how to set up the FS-2/2E for use. Refer to the illustration below and perform the steps on the following page. FS-2/2E Rear Panel FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders User Guide 1 - 8 Part Number: MANL-0927-03... -
Page 20: Formatting The Drive
INTRODUCTION • When you select YES, a message indicating that the formatting is To set up the FS-2/2E, do the following: progressing appears. Plug in the power cord. Press EXIT to return to the menu Connect a Video input device. screen. -
Page 21: Replacing The Power Module Fuse
INTRODUCTION Replacing the Power Module Fuse Scroll from value to value using the FORWARD BACK INDEX Buttons. The power module of the FS-2/2E contains a Press to scroll through digits protective fuse. in the value. To replace the fuse do the following: Press EXIT to return to the menu screen. -
Page 22: Chapter 2 Fs-2/2E Functions
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS CHAPTER 2 MARK OUT - Mark Out Key FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS Use the MARK OUT key to mark a particular frame as an ending point when creating a clip for a playlist. This chapter contains the following sections: NOTE: Once you have selected In and Out points, Edit/Utility/Input Buttons press the PLAYLIST key. -
Page 23: Utility Function Keys
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS Utility Function Keys CMPST – Composite Video Source Input Key Press this key to select composite video as the This section explains utility function keys. input source. If there is no video source available LOCK REMOTE when this button is pressed, the light flashes several times and then the FS-2/2E returns to the original video selection. -
Page 24: Lcd Menu Soft Keys
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS The default audio link is embedded 2-channel other functions. If you press the MENU key at digital audio in the stream. You can also select anytime, you will return to the marked MENU either balanced analog audio or AES/EBU audio as (except if you are in REC mode). -
Page 25: Back Search Key
FireWire disk drive to the HDD I/O port. REVERSE: -30X, -25X, -18X, -15X, - If you received a drive from Focus Enhancements, 12X, -10X, -8X, -5X, -4X, -3X, -2X, it should be configured and ready to use. If the -1/30, -1/15, -1/10, -1/6, -1/5, -1/3,-1/2 message “No Disk Detected”... -
Page 26: Play/Record Status Symbol
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS Once ready for use, the FS-2/2E default Menu (4) Volume Number Screen appears as follows: The volume or disk number of the current clip recording or playback session is displayed in the top right corner of the LCD display. For example, a display value of “2-014”... -
Page 27: Timecode Or User Bit Value
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS NOTE: The FS-2/2E will not accept (9) Available Space on Volume NDF TC values in DF TC mode. Displays the space in time available on the current AUDIOMETER - Displays left and right volume, for example, levels in db. The scale indicates -10db, DISK 1 183min - Current Disk time -4db, and 0db. -
Page 28: Fs-2/2E Menus And Functions
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS FS-2/2E Menus and Functions • VIEW • DELETE LIST The FS-2/2E features a comprehensive menu HDD BYPASS system which allows a number of features to be initiated and setup. The menu system contains the INTERNAL HDD following selections: RECORD FORMAT RECORD MODE •... - Page 29 FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS AES/EBU) COMPOSITE, COMPONENT) • DV (selection is EMBEDDED) • NETWORK SETUP • AUDIO IN LEVELS • IP SETTINGS (selections include DHCP, CUSTOM IP) • TC MODE • USER/PASSWORD • EXT TC (selections include SELECTED INPUT, VITC • VIEW IP INFO REFERENCE, VITC •...
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Page 30: Menu Items
EXIT remaining may display “001min” remaining. If you press RECORD, the FS-2/2E sometimes displays NO SPACE LEFT. Focus Enhancements advises that when a disk drive is close to being full, you Menu Items make sure other disk drives are readily available in order to avoid lost footage. -
Page 31: Retro Cache
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS Hold the button for more than 3 Once RETRO DISK time is set, you can exit the seconds to allow numbers to increase Menus and return to the Main Screen. An “L” will by 10 times. now appear next to the record symbol on the FS-2/2E's display. -
Page 32: Loop Record
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS Pressing the REC key when in RETRO CACHE Loop Record mode puts the FS-2/2E into a RETRO CACHE state When you select LOOP RECORD when recording (the tally light on the FS-2/2E flashes as if in PAUSE has begun, video is recorded to available disk state). -
Page 33: Time Lapse
You can also control the FS-2/2E capture of a single frame of video (a value FS-2/2E with the optional wired remote control unit of 00:00:00:00 means no frames will be recorded). (ACSS-0019-01). This can be purchased at the Focus Enhancements online store: https:// www.focusinfo.com/sales/store/. -
Page 34: Av/C
FireWire device (such as a DV NLE system). NOTE: AV/C does not function completely with all NLE systems. Contact Focus Enhancements There three options in this sub-menu: technical support for more information. Normal Mode - This is the default setting. -
Page 35: Syncro Slave
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS Syncro Slave At this point, to STOP a recording, push the FS-2/ 2E STOP button twice. The FS-2E and the FS-2 (with the 2.0 upgrade), has two settings in Syncro Slave: Play Mode Menu NEW FILE - When using this setting (the default), and the FS-2E is triggered to stop recording from the PLAY CLIP... -
Page 36: Play From Mode Menu
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS Play From Mode Menu When the FS-2/2E PLAY MENU is set to “TRACKLIST” the name of the current folder This selection allows you to select the playback list appears without brackets on the LCD display (for used in play mode. There are three options example, 2 SCENE 2). -
Page 37: Open
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS Open If you have made modifications and wish to save them as a new playlist, modify the file name prior to Open allows you to open a playlist on disk. Do this saving it. as follows: In the PLAYLIST menu, select the OPEN option. -
Page 38: View
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS EXIT NEXT 0001 1-001 0002 1-004 The MOVE CLIP option allows you to move a clip within an existing playlist. To move a clip, use the 0003 1-001 following steps: 0004 1-003 Select MOVE CLIP from the PLAYLIST ->... -
Page 39: Delete List
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS HDD Bypass 0001 1-001 HDD Bypass mode allows the connected FireWire 0002 1-004 hard drives to be mounted or dismounted to a computer without removing them. 0003 1-001 0004 1-003 In this mode, the computer connects to the “HDD I/O”... -
Page 40: Record Format Menu
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS Record Format Menu to scroll through the selections. Press EXIT to return to the menu The RECORD FORMAT menu allows selection of screen. particular DTE Technology native NLE file formats SETUP menu contains following prior to recording. All files are in the DV25 standard. selections: SET DATE&TIME RAW DV... -
Page 41: Os Version
MOVES CURSOR www.focusinfo.com/support. To install new OS software to the FS-2/2E, do the EXIT following: Download software from the Focus Move from field to field using the Website to your local computer. FORWARD BACK INDEX Unzip file using WinZip (Windows) or Buttons. -
Page 42: Pal/Ntsc
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS appears: NTSC UPGRADE SYSTEM FIRMWARE EXIT EXIT NOTE: Do not combine PAL and NTSC clips on a single drive. Select YES. You are warned with the RS422 Remote following display: This submenu allows you to setup the FS-2/2E for remote operation using the RS422 control port. -
Page 43: Audio Input
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS After you have set up RS422 to control the FS-2/2E Audio In Levels using an external RS422 device, press the This menu item allows you to set the audio input REMOTE button on the front panel or select levels for FS-2/2E. -
Page 44: Tc Set
TC stops once the tape in the cam- timecode relative to the content. corder ends. Focus Enhancements Once a timecode value is set and the FS-2/2E is set suggests that you use a different TC to REC RUN or FREE RUN timecode settings, the mode when using SYNCRO SLAVE. -
Page 45: Tc Delay (Fs-2E Only)
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS Press EXIT to return to the menu This selection allows you to turn on or off the on- screen. screen display on FS-2/2E's Monitor Output. The highlighted item is saved after exit. NOTE: You cannot set UB values after selecting EXT TC mode in the TC MODE menu. -
Page 46: Gpi Port
NOTE: This setting does not effect E-E mode. device. You can also use the FS-2/2E with the optional wired remote control unit (ACSS-0019-01). Purchase this GRAY item at the Focus Enhancements online store: https:// NO OUTPUT www.focusinfo.com/sales/store/. CLIP PREVIEW... -
Page 47: Audio Correct
24p AVI Type 2. It does not effect RawDV or NOTE: These features are most easily used in AVI 1. The selections are: conjunction with the optional wired remote control. OFF: No audio correction. This can be ordered at the Focus Enhancements on-line store: https://www.focusinfo.com/sales/ MEDIUM (default): “Normal” clean store/. -
Page 48: Network Setup
VIEW IP INFO 255.255.255.000 and Gateway 000.000.000.000. SERVICES To modify the custom IP values use the following FOCUS Enhancements is in no way liable for steps: device security (Telnet and FTP). Contact your Select the item to modify. system administrator regarding the best security practices. - Page 49 100.000 system administrator. 001.000 255.000 USER: 000.000 PASWD: FOCUS DHCP DISABLED EXIT NOT CONNECTED SAVE NEXT NEXT If the FS-2/2E is not connected to a network or was not able to successfully log on, this screen displays “DHCP DISABLED NOT CONNECTED”.
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Page 50: Ref Video
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS An example of the web interface is shown below. SC PHASE - Allows the subcarrier phase to be adjusted between +127 and -128. The default value is set at 0. Press and hold either for more than 3 seconds to change the value by increments of ten. -
Page 51: Organize Pinn
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS ORGANIZE OMF DELETE CLIP FORMAT PARTITION REPAIR FILE NAME FACTORY RESET DIAGNOSTIC Organize PINN Organize Clip Once you have finished a Pinnacle recording session, do the following: This selection places all files that were identified as a KEEPER or were SCENE MARKED during From the FireStore SETUP MENU, recording into a folder marked KEEPER or the select ORGANIZE PINN. -
Page 52: Format Disk
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS Format Disk When you make this selection, the following screen ORGANIZE appears: AVID OMF CLIP? FORMAT DISK VOLUME 1? EXIT For more information on using FS-2/2E clips in EXIT Avid, refer to “Using FireStore FS-2/2E Recorded Avid Clips on Avid Editing Systems” on page 3-4. Delete Clip Select between volumes by pressing buttons. -
Page 53: Repair
CURRENT CLIP repairs the last file in the current This is a setting used for diagnosing field issues. Do session if it has been damaged. change unless told Focus Enhancements Technical Support. FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders User Guide 2 - 32 Part Number: MANL-0927-03... -
Page 54: Chapter 3 Using The Fs-2/2E
Using the FS-2/2E CHAPTER 3 How to Put Recorded Clips on a Computer System USING THE FS-2/2E Creating a Playlist How to Mark Scenes This chapter contains the following procedures: Connecting the FS-2/2E to a Network How to Make a Recording To perform these procedures use input and output How to Playback sources as illustrated in the following diagram. -
Page 55: How To Make A Recording
Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP and again starts the recording.) Timecode Mac OS9 and OS10. on the front panel LCD advances when recording begins. Check FOCUS Enhancements' website Press STOP when you have finished (www.FOCUSinfo.com) for more information. the recording. -
Page 56: Mounting Firewire Disk Drives (Windows Xp, 2000, 98Se And Me)
Using the FS-2/2E This section contains the following subsections: Mounting FireWire Disk Drives (Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and ME) Using FireStore FS-2/2E Recorded Avid OMF Clips on Avid Editing Systems Dismounting FireWire Disk Drives (Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and ME) Mounting FireWire Disk... -
Page 57: Using Firestore Fs-2/2E Recorded Avid Omf Clips On Avid Editing Systems
Using the FS-2/2E The second 2GB segment is labeled with a “-02”. Additional 2GB segments are labeled with a “-XX” On the FS-2/2E, the video file (OMF) and the audio number. files (AIF) appear as one track. With most NLE systems on a Windows computer, it If you delete an Avid DV OMF file, the FS-2/2E is possible to utilize clips within the timeline by deletes the audio and video portions at the same... -
Page 58: Dismounting Firewire Disk Drives (Windows Xp, 2000, 98Se And Me)
Using the FS-2/2E Drag the contents of the Media Tools Window into the bin. You can nos use these clips in the Avid timeline. Dismounting FireWire Disk Drives (Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and ME) Once you have completed working with your disk drive on a Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98SE or Windows ME computer system, you must dismount the drive before unplugging it. -
Page 59: Dismounting Firewire Disk Drives (Macintosh)
Using the FS-2/2E Dismounting FireWire Disk Drives When mounted, your FireWire disk drive should appear on the computer's (Macintosh) desktop as shown below: Once you have completed working with your disk drive on a Macintosh computer system, you must dismount the drive before unplugging it. Do this as follows: Select the disk drive on the computer's desktop. -
Page 60: How To Mark Scenes
PLAYLIST->EDIT menu options. keypads. For FS-2E users, or FS-2 (with 2.0 upgrade), you To create a custom order to Folders, Focus can also use the web interface (shown below) to Enhancements recommended that you change the edit the current playlist. Use your browser to name to change the numerical/alphabetical order. -
Page 61: Connecting The Fs-2/2E To A Network
Using the FS-2/2E Once complete, an additional file is added to the disk named “grade” and files are moved to the selected folder for easy access on an NLE system. Do not delete the file named “grade” from the disk if you intend to use the disk on FireStore again. -
Page 62: Chapter 4 Reference
Reference CHAPTER 4 Differential Gain 2% maximum REFERENCE Hue Accuracy 1 Degree Signal/Noise Ratio Greater than 54 dB Bandwidth 5.5 MHz This chapter contains reference information for the FS-2/2E as follows: K Factor % @ 2T 1 % maximum Technical Specifications Y/C Delay Less than 25 nS FS-2/2E LCD Display Modes... -
Page 63: Control
Reference Balanced Outputs Physical Specification THD@1 Khz Less than 0.05% 18.41lbs (8.36kg) Channel Separation 100 dBu 19" x 17.3" x 3.5" (483mm x 440mm x @ 1 Khz 70 dB 89mm) 82 db, A weighted Audio/Video/Timecode Specification Quantization 16 bits 48Khz 25Mb/s, 8-bit 4:1:1 (NTSC-DV) or Output Impedance Ohms... -
Page 64: Fs-2/2E Lcd Display Modes
Reference FS-2/2E LCD Display Modes Supported RS422 Commands The table below shows LCD characteristics when Shuttle FWD 21, 13, Shuttle Speed used with different FS-2/2E control, record, play Shuttle Rev 21, 23, Shuttle Speed and stop modes: Jog FWD 21, 11, Jog Speed PLAY/REC MODE FS-2/2E LCD Jog Rev... -
Page 65: Custom Commands
Reference Custom Commands 48 80 82 0F 03 00 00 00 00 00 - Record Format - CANOPUS 48 80 82 0F 04 00 00 00 00 00 - Record Format - MATROX The following commands are currently supported. Warnings!! 48 80 82 0F 05 00 00 00 00 00 - Record Format - QUICKTIME No feedback occurs indicating that the... - Page 66 Reference 48 80 82 1D 05 00 00 00 00 00 - Audio Rec Level - -27.0 48 80 82 1F 00 00 00 00 00 00 - Folder Pref - Scene Mark 48 80 82 1D 06 00 00 00 00 00 - Audio Rec Level - -25.5 48 80 82 1F 01 00 00 00 00 00 - Folder Pref...
- Page 67 Reference FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders User Guide 4 - 6 Part Number: MANL-0927-03...
- Page 68 NDEX edit buttons edit function keys E-E key Ethernet connector absolute timecode value 2-32 factory reset AES/EBU input/output 2-24 FF/RW Hi Res air temperature 2-32 file name 2-26 analog out FireStore FS-2/2E, features applications folder display 2-26 audio correction folder key 2-22 audio input levels 2-15...
- Page 69 2-11 loop record record key red record key RECORD MENU record/play status indicator MARK IN key recorded clips on disk drive, putting MARK OUT key recording, making a MENU reference video MENU key 2-23 REGEN Mode menu system 2-12 remote mounting FireWire disks REMOTE key 2-21...
- Page 70 2-15 track list transport control keys video monitor output 2-29 video out adjustment menu 2-28 Unpacking view IP information updates, software volume number 2-20 upgrade operating system user bit 2-28 username/password Y/C input 2-29 utilities menu Y/C output utility buttons utility function keys FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders User Guide I - 3...
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