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  • Page 1 FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide MANL-0927-04...
  • Page 2 Symbols On the FS-2/2E Unit The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of an uninsulated Dangerous Voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

  • Page 3: Legal Notices

    FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS. FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS is responsible for unauthorized use of equipment and does not make allowance or credit for unauthorized use or access. FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide...

  • Page 4: Serial Number

    Registering Products, Technical Support, and Warranty To register a Focus Enhancements product use the online form at: http://www.focusinfo.com/rfi/warranty.asp For questions about technical support or warranty, contact the seller, distributor, or contact Focus Enhancements by email: support@focusinfo.com.

  • Page 5: Returning Materials

    Direct Sales (VARs, Distributors, and Corporate Customers If the FS-2/2E has problems that cannot be corrected over the telephone by Focus Enhancements technical support, it may be necessary to return the converter to Focus Enhancements. To contact Focus Enhancements:...

  • Page 6: Regulatory And Safety

    • 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. FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide Focus Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA.
  • Page 7 Follow All Operating and Safety Instructions Pay Attention to All Warnings Warnings are provided to protect the operator, the equipment, and content. This symbol indicates information about features, functions, operations, that is of interest to the user. FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide...

  • Page 8: Electrical Precautions

    Verify Power Plugs are Fully Inserted To prevent potential electrical shock to personnel, verify that the FS-2/2E power cord plug is fully inserted into a grounded receptor and that the plug blades are not exposed.
  • Page 9 See Fig. A. Lightning and Power Surges During electrical storms or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the FS-2/2E from the power source and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Power Lines...
  • Page 10 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. Unauthorized substitution of parts can result in fire, electrical shock, other hazards, and loss of warranty.

  • Page 11: Operating Environment

    • Do not over load or unbalance carts when moving product. Ventilation Do not block the ventilation openings in the FS-2/2E cabinet. 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 12: Warranty

    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.
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  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    REMOTE – Remote Key E-E – Electronic to Electronic Key Input Source Selection Keys CMPST – Composite Video Source Input Key Y/C – S-Video CMPNT – Component Video Source Input Key Table of Contents FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder, User Guide...
  • Page 16 Play From Mode Menu Track List Play List Folder List Playlist Menu Open Save Edit REMOVE a Clip INSERT a Clip MOVE a Clip View Delete List HDD Bypass Internal HDD Record Format Menu FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder, User Guide...
  • Page 17 VIEW IP INFO SERVICES GENLOCK Video Out Adj Compnt Level Utilities Menu Organize PINN Organize Clip Organize OMF Delete Clip Format Disk Partition Repair CHECK DISK CURRENT CLIP File Name Factory Reset Diagnostic FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder, User Guide xvii...
  • Page 18 How to Put Recorded Clips on a Computer System Mounting FireWire Disk Drives (Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and ME) Using FS-2/2E Recorded Avid OMF Clips on Avid Editing Systems Dismounting FireWire Disk Drives (Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and ME) Mounting FireWire Disk Drives (Macintosh)

  • Page 21: Chapter 1 Introduction

    The FS-2/2E is designed for use as a record or playback device in studios, mobile vans and other installations. The purpose of this User Guide is to explain the features and operation of the FS-2/ 2E. Study the contents of this User Guide before attempting to use your FS-2/2E.

  • Page 22: What Is A Dte Disk Recorder

    • Use the FS-2/2E's 10/100BaseT Ethernet port to share files over a network using FTP. This is not suggested for larger files. The FS-2E, and the FS-2 (with the version 2.0 upgrade), also include IP control of the FS-2/2E. This means you can control the FS-2/2E using a standard web browser.

  • Page 23: Basic Applications

    • Control the FS-2/2E remotely using industry standard RS422 (Sony 9-pin), FireWire (for starting record/pause or AV/C) from a DV based camcorder 1394 port. You can also control the FS-2/2E using RS-232C (using the optional wired remote control available as an accessory). The FS-2E, and the FS-2 (with the 2.0 software upgrade), can be controlled from your web browser using FS-...

  • Page 24: Package Contents

    1.4.1 Package Contents Please take a moment to study the contents of your FS-2/2E package. You should have the following contents: One (1) FS-2/2E unit with attached rack mounting ears One (1) 120GB IDE disk drive in caddy One (1) User Guide...

  • Page 25: Installation And Site Requirements

    1.5 Installation and Site Requirements Focus Enhancements recommends that FS-2/2E units be installed in a restricted access area, such as an equipment room or closet and the installation be performed by trained installers. The units are designed and tested to operate reliably between +5 - +40C (41 - 104 F).

  • Page 26: Mounting In A 19" Electronics Rack

    1.6 Mounting in a 19 inch Electronics Rack The FS-2/2E measures 15.89” high x 17.36” wide by 3.47” deep. It is an 2RU chassis featuring front rack mount ears to be installed into a standard 19” audio/visual rack. There must be room behind the unit for the attachment of cables.

  • Page 27: Connecting Hard Drives

    You can hot-swap connected external FireWire HDDs on the FS-2/2E. This means you can disconnect and connect drives from the system without the need to power cycle the unit. However, make sure the FS-2/2E is in STOP mode before removing a disk drive.

  • Page 28: Physical Features

    1.8 Physical Features The FS-2/2E features two main surfaces, the front control panel and the rear connector panel. Disk Drive Bay Power Switch and LED Jack Jack Volume Control Volume Control Headphone Headphone 1.8.1 Front Control Panel The front control panel contains the seven control areas, as shown in the illustration below and described in this section: •...
  • Page 29 LCD is a green backlit 128x64 graphical display. • Transport Control Keys This set of keys controls playback and record functions of the FS-2/2E. These functions include play, reverse play, fast forward, fast rewind, forward frame, back frame, next track, previous track, stop, record, and so on.

  • Page 30: Rear Connection Panel

    1.8.2 Rear Connection Panel The FS-2/2E rear panel, shown below, contains control and 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 31 - For connection of DV video devices. These two 17. DV I/O 1 DV I/O 2 ports are used to pass through the DV signal. The FS-2/2E does not support multiple DV inputs. - For connecting external FireWire 400 disk drives to the FS-2/ 18.

  • Page 32: Setting Up The Fs-2/2E

    1.9 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 Camcorder Video Source FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide...

  • Page 33: Formatting The Drive

    Connect an External Control Device (RS422) if desired. Connect a Reference Video signal if desired. 1.9.1 Formatting the Drive Use this procedure to format the FS-2/2E internal or connected external disk drives when not yet formatted. From the menu, select...

  • Page 34: Setting The Time And Date

    1.9.2 Setting the Time and Date Before using the FS-2/2E, use this procedure to set the time and date. Select the Select SET DATE SET TIME EXIT Select shown below. Scroll from value to value using the buttons. Press Press Regardless of the display, the file name always remains HHMMSS.xxx...

  • Page 35: Replacing The Power Module Fuse

    1.10 Replacing the Power Module Fuse The power module of the FS-2/2E contains a protective fuse. To replace the fuse do the following: Turn off the FS-2/2E. Locate the power module on the rear of the unit. It is indicated as Detach the power cord from the power module.
  • Page 36 FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide...

  • Page 37: Chapter 2Fs-2/2E Functions

    • The third row has five buttons that are Input buttons. Chapter 2 FS-2/2E Functions page 17 page 22 page 23 page 26 page 30 Edit Function Keys Utility Function Keys Input Source Selection Keys FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide...

  • Page 38: Edit Function Keys

    By pressing the each clip into the To add all select FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide key to mark a particular frame as a starting point MARK IN It is only possible to mark In and Out Points during playback.

  • Page 39: Folder - Folder Key

    For more information on scene marking, refer to How to Mark on page 95 of this user guide. Scenes If the FOLDER key is lit during playback, the FS-2/2E mode is set to FOLDER. PLAY FROM FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide...

  • Page 40: Utility Function Keys

    When you press this key, the FS-2/2E goes directly to the REMOTE key lights in Local mode. When in the FS-2/2E is in remote mode, you cannot use front panel keys for operation. Another press exits REMOTE mode and the backlight turns off.

  • Page 41: Input Source Selection Keys

    In all cases, when selected, the key lights. When selecting and there is no video source available, this light flashes several CMPNT times and then the FS-2/2E returns to the original input selection. Switching is not seamless. You cannot change inputs while in record mode. 2.1.3.1 CMPST –...

  • Page 42: Input Menu

    Using the Right Soft Key to Scroll In some cases when navigating the FS-2/2E menus, you can use the right soft key to scroll down through the menu. To scroll up, just hold down the SHIFT key as well as the right soft key.

  • Page 43: Transport Control Keys

    Press this key to launch the FS-2/2E menu system. Once pressed, the Menu screen appears on the FS-2/2E LCD and the button lights. If you press the key while in a particular screen in the menu system, that menu is MENU marked and the MENU key lights.

  • Page 44: Forward Index

    FS-2/2E immediately goes into PLAY 2.3.6 Record Key Press this key once when the FS-2/2E is in goes into REC-PAUSE recording. If you press and a new clip is created without dropping any frames. This key is the only key that is RED on the front panel.

  • Page 45: Forward Search

    Setup menu. Once set, these speed resolutions become available when you press Back Search Forward Search key to play video at different speeds (both slower > menu in the FS-2/2E SETUP FF / RW HI RES FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide Back Search...

  • Page 46: Lcd Display

    Depending on the connected disk drive, the FS-2/2E may or may not display during boot up. Please Wait Once booted, if no disk drive is connected to the FS-2/2E (either through the internal slot or externally using the HDD I/O port), the following screen appears: MENU Insert a drive into the front panel drive bay or connect a FireWire disk drive to the HDD I/O port.
  • Page 47 FS-2/2E LCD Display Modes 3. Current System Status The current system status of the FS-2/2E is displayed in the top left corner of the LCD display. For instance, it displays whether the FS-2/2E is in record, play, stop, pause, fast search or slow motion modes.
  • Page 48 • AUDIOMETER 10db, -4db, and 0db. This display mode is only available for the FS-2E, or the FS-2 (with the 2.0 upgrade). The 2 lines on the menu appear similar to the following: DISK 1 7. Timecode or User Bit Value...
  • Page 49 11. Soft Key One (MENU) Function Display Displays the current function related to Soft Key buttons). You can use this key for opening the FS-2/2E Menu and also as a key during a recording. STOP 12.

  • Page 50: Fs-2/2E Menus And Functions

    2.5 FS-2/2E Menus and Functions The FS-2/2E features a comprehensive menu system which allows a number of features to be initiated and setup. The menu system contains the following selections: • RECORD MODE • NORMAL REC • RETRO DISK •...
  • Page 51 • AVID OMF • PINNACLE • (for FS-2E, or FS-2 with 2.0 upgrade only) 24P AVI TYPE 2 • (for FS-2E, or FS-2 with 2.0 upgrade only) 24P QUICKTIME • SETUP • (sub-menus include SET DATE & TIME • OS VERSION NO •...

  • Page 52: Menu Items

    • FILE NAME • FACTORY RESET • DIAGNOSTIC Each of these selections is explained in this chapter. To enter the FS-2/2E main menu, press the mode. The following menu screen appears: STOP RECORD MODE CONTROL MODE PLAY MODE PLAY FROM EXIT 2.5.1 Menu Items...

  • Page 53: Sub-Menu Available

    • Select the mode. by pressing • Press to exit back to the menu screen. EXIT Once you select a particular mode in the Record Mode menu, the FS-2/2E remains in that mode until a different mode is selected. Available items in the RECORD MENU •...

  • Page 54: Retro Disk

    You can select the RETRO DISK value to close the available disk drive space. Press the into a RETRO DISK state (the FS-2/2E's REC button flashes as if in REC-PAUSE but until you press the over itself in a continuous loop. RETRO DISK always keeps at least the selected amount of time in a series of one minute clips.
  • Page 55 RETRO DISK record loop. Minimum Disk Space Requirements The FS-2/2E must always have at least one minute of disk space (under 60 minutes) or 9 minutes, 13 seconds of disk space (when the RETRO DISK value is set to greater than 60 minutes) remaining in addition to the RETRO DISK value, in order to function correctly.

  • Page 56: Retro Cache

    Pressing the 2/2E into a RETRO CACHE state (the tally light on the FS-2/2E flashes as if in PAUSE state). The FS-2/2E is actually recording in this state, but until you press the records over itself in a continuous loop.

  • Page 57: Still

    Use STILL with LOCAL and SYNCRO SLAVE record control modes. If STILL is the record mode when power is cut to the unit or it is turned off, and then rebooted, the FS-2/2E goes to NORMAL REC mode. 2.5.4.6...

  • Page 58: Control Mode Menu

    SYNCRO SLAVE 2.5.5.1 Local Select these options to control the FS-2/2E from the front panel buttons only. You can also control the FS-2/2E with the optional wired remote control unit (ACSS-0019-01). This can be purchased at the Focus Enhancements online store, https://www.focusinfo.com/webstore/webstore.asp...

  • Page 59: Remote

    VTR as setup in the You cannot use the FS-2/2E front panel controls in this mode. The FS-2/2E has a menu item that allows the FS-2/2E to appear to external controllers as a Sony BVW-75 BetaSP VTR when in Remote RS422 mode.

  • Page 60: Av/C

    2.5.5.3 AV/C Use these settings in FS-2/2E is controlled by an external FireWire device (such as a DV NLE system). There three options in this sub-menu: FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide NORMAL INDEX AT TC INDEX AT SCENE...

  • Page 61: Syncro Slave

    2.5.5.4 Syncro Slave NEW FILE SAME FILE EXIT The FS-2E and the FS-2 (with the 2.0 upgrade), has two settings in Syncro Slave: • - default - This setting, and the FS-2E is triggered NEW FILE to stop recording from the camcorder, the current file is closed and a new file is opened ready for the next recording.

  • Page 62: Play Mode Menu

    Select the mode. The highlighted mode is the current mode after exit. Press CLIP 2.5.6.1 Play Clip For this function, the FS-2/2E plays the selected clip from start to finish when you press the clip, the FS-2/2E pauses. 2.5.6.2 Loop Clip For this function, the FS-2/2E plays the selected clip from start to finish.

  • Page 63: Play From Mode Menu

    If is selected, all Track List , all modes relate only to FOLDER PLAY menu is set to PLAY TRACKLIST menu is set to , the name of the FOLDERS FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide the name of...

  • Page 64: Playlist Menu

    The FS-2/2E playlist feature allows you to playback clips in a custom, user- defined order. Playlists are created using the FS-2/2E front panel. You can mark in and out play points on clips. Multiple playlists can be opened, saved and edited at any time.

  • Page 65: Open

    If you open a playlist without saving changes to a playlist using the SAVE menu option, the changes are lost. menu, select the option. OPEN PLAY LIST OPENED VIEW PLAY to the main display and EXIT PLAY FROM FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide >...

  • Page 66: Save Playlist

    Edit The edit menu allows you to modify an existing playlist. The selected playlist must be opened in order to edit. EDIT allows you to FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide SAVE PLAYLIST? 02-20-20 NEXT and a display similar to the following appears.

  • Page 67: Remove A Clip

    From the PLAYLIST menu, select . The selected clip number and its details will CLIP be listed. Press NEXT FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide menu and then PLAYLIST appears.) 1-001 1-004 1-001...

  • Page 68: Move A Clip

    2.5.8.4.3 FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide Select between inserting at the (user-specified) part of playlist. Once CUSTOM you have selected your choice, the updated playlist is displayed. INSERT ITEM IN CLIP 1-001 OUT CLIP 1-001 00:00:01:23 00:00:02:00 EXIT...

  • Page 69: View

    > menu. PLAYLIST EDIT 1-001 1-004 1-001 1-003 NEXT . The clip NEXT CLIP INFO 0001 NEXT BACK from the menu. All the PLAYLIST DELETE PLAYLIST XX-XX-XX? FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide . You are...

  • Page 70: Hdd Bypass

    HDD Bypass mode on the FS-2/2E. 2.5.10 Internal HDD The internal HDD function allows you to remove the front mounted IDE drive from FS-2/2E without first having to power the unit down. Select Answer To abort, select Remove the disk drive from the FS-2/2E when prompted.

  • Page 71: Record Format Menu

    When recording in AVID OMF or PINNACLE AVI format, you must first do an Organize PINN or Organize OMF before using clips in an NLE. Refer to Utilities Menu on page 77 for more details. FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide...

  • Page 72: Setup Menu

    2.5.12 Setup Menu SET DATE&TIME OS VERSION # OS UPGRADE PAL/NTSC EXIT The SETUP menu allows you to set various functions of the FS-2/2E. • Select the menu item. • Press • Use • Press The SETUP menu contains the following selections: •...

  • Page 73: Set Date & Time

    On the FS-2/2E, files are identified by TRACK and VOLUME (disk drive) number on the LCD. For instance, a file on the FS-2/ 2E LCD identified as 1-043 is clip number 43 on Volume (disk) 1.

  • Page 74: Os Version

    FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide DATE/TIME is used when creating file names only. The FS-2/2E does not record this information into the stream. The FS-2/2E records the date and time which is in the DV stream sent from the input source.

  • Page 75: Os Upgrade

    There are three methods for installing new FS-2/2E software: • Via the Web Interface, see on page 109. • Directly onto the FS-2/2E internal drive, see the following procedure. • From an external FireWire drive, see the following procedure.

  • Page 76: Load Software From External Drive

    2E, to reboot the system. The new software is now loaded and ready to use. OS UPGRADE ERROR If the FS-2/2E cannot find the .bin the LCD screen displays the message OS UPGRADE ERROR. Check the connections between the computer and the FS-2/2E and the upgrade file’s file name.

  • Page 77: Restoring The Factory Default Operating System

    Use this screen to select the record standard as either PAL or NTSC. The highlighted selection is the current one after exit. The FS-2/2E uses this video standard for both playback and record. Do Not Combine PAL and NTSC Clips on the Same Drive.

  • Page 78: Rs422 Remote

    RS422 control port. For easy integration with existing control systems, you can make the FS-2/2E look like either a Sony BVW-75 Betacam SP deck or a generic recorder. Using the TC SOURCE submenu, you can also select the timecode source for FS-2/2E control. Options are ABS, DV and COUNTER.

  • Page 79: Audio Input

    3 and 4 of the embedded audio of the SDI input stream. This is an FS-2E feature only. There is a SETUP > AUDIO INPUT > SDI > EMBEDDED submenu that provides the following options: CHAN 1 and 2 • CHAN 3 and 4 • FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide...

  • Page 80: Audio In Levels

    2.5.12.8 Audio In Levels This menu item allows you to set the audio input levels for FS-2/ Adjust the audio level between -34.5dB and +4.5dB in 1.5dB increments. 2.5.12.9 TC Mode This submenu allows you to select different timecode options for use when the FS-2/2E is recording.
  • Page 81 PRESET menu is exited, the FS-2/2E begins counting from that value. Once a timecode value is set and the FS-2/2E is set to REC RUN or FREE RUN timecode settings, the TC preset value becomes the starting point for timecode.

  • Page 82: Tc Set

    It also allows the selection of drop or non-drop frame (NTSC only) settings. Once a timecode value is set and the FS-2/2E is set to REC RUN or FREE RUN timecode settings, the TC preset value becomes the starting point for timecode. Use this menu as follows: 2.5.12.10.1 TC Preset...

  • Page 83: Ub Preset

    TC MODE menu. 2.5.12.10.3 TC Delay (FS-2E only) The TC DELAY menu is only available for the FS-2E, or FS-2 (with the 2.0 upgrade). This menu allows you to delay the recorded timecode up to 29 frames. TC DELAY: 00 (middle soft key) and adjust the delay value.

  • Page 84: On Screen Display

    2.5.12.11 On Screen Display This selection allows you to turn on or off the on-screen display on FS-2/2E's Monitor Output. The highlighted item is saved after exit. When you select ABS, the absolute timecode value, or amount of time recorded to the disk, appears on the bottom center of the monitor output.

  • Page 85: Gpi Port

    - This selection allows you to connect a 3.5mm to DISABLE DB9 cable to the GPI port (CBLA-0113-01) and control the FS-2/2E using RS232C from an external device. You can also use the FS-2/2E with the optional wired remote control unit (ACSS-0019-01). Purchase this item at the Focus Enhancements online store: https://www.focusinfo.com/webstore/webstore.asp...

  • Page 86: Backlight

    AUTO OFF turns off the backlight after one minute. Press any keypad button on the FS-2/2E to turn the LCD backlight back. 2.5.12.15 Stop Output Use this option to select the video displayed while the FS-2/2E is FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide AUTO OFF EXIT •...

  • Page 87: Audio Correct

    • - The FS-2/2E looks on disk drive volume 1 for any CUSTOM clip named SPLASH.dv that clip. You can name any RawDV clip Splash.dv and the first frame from that clip appears as the default output in STOP mode.

  • Page 88: Preferences

    Preferences are a snapshot of all settings that can be saved on the FS-2/2E. The following screen appears when the It is now time to restart the FS-2E. The restart requires that the FS-2E to be powered off and then on. FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide PREFERENCES SAVE RESTORE EXIT...

  • Page 89: Folder Pref

    - marks all recorded clips with the last selected AUTO MARK FOLDER. These features are most easily used in conjunction with the optional wired remote control. This can be ordered at the Focus Enhancements on-line store: https://www.focusinfo.com/webstore/webstore.asp. The part number is ACSS-0019-01. 2.5.12.19 Analog Out...

  • Page 90: Network Setup

    2.5.12.20 Network Setup With FS-2/2E to a network. When this is done, you can do FTP file transfers to or from the FS-2/2E or control the FS-2/2E using Telnet. The FS-2E, or FS-2, with the 2.0 software upgrade also allows you to control the FS-2 using your internet browser.
  • Page 91 If the FS-2/2E successfully logs onto a network, it displays NETWORK CONNECT SUCCEEDED If the FS-2/2E is unable to log onto a network, it displays NET CONNECT FAILED. CHECK NETWORK CABLE Press the...

  • Page 92: User/Password

    Values loop back to zero once the maximum value has been entered. To modify the next item, press the the FS-2/2E front panel. It is only possible to have one username and password per unit. The maximum number of characters for each is seven.

  • Page 93: View Ip Info

    , you can see the IP address that the network IP INFO has provided the FS-2/2E. 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 settings or contact your system administrator for further assistance.
  • Page 94 FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide Web Interface Use the web interface to control, change settings, edit playlists, and even delete tracks on the FS-2/2E. Below is an example of the web interface. For more information about the web interface, see on page 99.

  • Page 95: Genlock

    Choices are: • REF VIDEO panel, • FREE RUN the FS-2/2E. When this option is selected the menu is simplified and only the above selections are in the GENLOCK menu. • - Allows the subcarrier phase to be adjusted SC PHASE between +127 and -128.

  • Page 96: Video Out Adj

    This is option is only available in NTSC mode and is not available in PAL mode. Both the level standards: FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide menu options allow you to make VIDEO OUT ADJ • (NTSC composite only) - adjustable between -179 and +180 •...

  • Page 97: Utilities Menu

    This file must be kept with the media. This is shown in the following illustration. to open the sub menu (where menu, select SETUP ORGANIZE PINN ORGANIZE PINNACLE CLIPS? file per recording session is Edition.ale FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide Select...
  • Page 98 Once clips have been imported into Liquid Edition, an Index file is created on the disk drive per clip. Do not delete this file since it is required to continue work in the particular project. The illustration below shows this. FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide...

  • Page 99: Organize Clip

    Avid, manually create the “OMFI MediaFiles” folder when your disk drive is on your computer and drag the desired clips into this folder. For more information on using FS-2/2E clips in Avid, refer to Using FS-2/2E Recorded Avid OMF Clips on Avid Editing Systems on page 90.

  • Page 100: Delete Clip

    2.5.13.4 Delete Clip Once a clip has been deleted, the FS-2/2E display re-organizes the clip number sequence. For instance, if there are three clips on disk (1-001, 1-002, 1-003) and you delete clip 1-002, after delete is complete, clip 1-003 becomes clip 1-002. Base file names are not affected however.

  • Page 101: Partition

    Utilities The display shown above appears. Press Select The following display appears. Confirm Drive Disk FREE Good Partition EXIT , the following screen , a message indicating the formatting Partition 536 Min FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide...

  • Page 102: Repair

    FS-2/2E Does Not Support Multiple Partitions on Drives Less Than 128GB You cannot add multiple partitions an a single drive using the FS-2/2E. With drives greater than 128G, the FS-2/2E creates multiple partitions. There will be a partition for each 128G of disk space available.

  • Page 103: File Name

    20010612-166523 EXIT This selection displays the base file name of the selected clip. 2.5.13.9 Factory Reset When you select this function, the FS-2/2E reverts all settings and values back to its factory default state. Press to start factory reset. Press...
  • Page 104 FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide...
  • Page 105 FS-2/2E Rear Panel Camcorder Video Source Using the FS-2/2E page 86 page 86 page 87 page 94 page 95 page 98 Speakers Audio Output Monitor Display Output External VTR Record Output FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide Chapter 3...

  • Page 106: How To Make A Recording

    (audio and video), speakers or headset if desired, and a monitor if desired. Make sure the drive in the FS-2/2E has been formatted. If it is not, the LCD screen indicates that it has not been. Refer to the Manually select the input source using the front panel buttons (that is, CMPST, Y/C, CMPNT, SDI, or DV).

  • Page 107: How To Put Recorded Clips On A Computer System

    3.3 How to Put Recorded Clips on a Computer System Once you have recorded clips to a FireWire disk drive using FS-2/2E, you can use those clips in most computer based DV NLE systems. Traditionally, in order to get footage into an NLE system, it was necessary to capture or digitize that footage utilizing a video capture card.

  • Page 108: Mounting Firewire Disk Drives (Windows Xp, 2000, 98Se And Me)

    G:, and so on. (drive C: is usually your computer's main disk drive). Once you have identified it, double click on the FireWire disk drive. Once opened, you should see a window similar to the following: FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide...
  • Page 109 The FAT32 file system has a limitation such that any particular file cannot exceed 2GB in size. This equates to roughly 9 minutes of recording time. When clips are being recorded to FS-2/2E that exceed 9 minutes in length, FS-2/2E automatically creates a new file without dropping any frames.

  • Page 110: Using Fs-2/2E Recorded Avid Omf Clips On Avid Editing Systems

    AIF audio files. On the computer's desktop, the files appear as shown in the next illustration. On the FS-2/2E, the video file (OMF) and the audio files (AIF) appear as one track. If you delete an Avid DV OMF file, the FS-2/2E deletes the audio and video portions at the same time.
  • Page 111 Desktop DB Desktop DF If you are using the ORGANIZE OMF function on the FS-2/2E prior to using the disk on a computer, steps 2 and 3 are not necessary. Launch Avid. Once you have opened the desired project or created a new project, select .

  • Page 112: Dismounting Firewire Disk Drives (Windows Xp, 2000, 98Se And Me)

    Safely Remove Hardware Even if your FireWire disk drive was bought for use on a Macintosh, you MUST first partition and format the drive as a FAT32 volume on the FS-2/ 2E for it to work.

  • Page 113: Dismounting Firewire Disk Drives (Macintosh)

    When mounted, your FireWire disk drive should appear on the computer's desktop as shown below: The FS-2/2E 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 114: How To Create A Playlist

    3.4 How to Create a Playlist Use the following procedure to create a simple playlist on the FS-2/2E. Ensure no playlist is open. 2. TO ADD A CLIP panel buttons, press clip to add to the playlist. Both buttons will light.

  • Page 115: How To Mark Scenes

    “Scene 1”, “Scene 2” and “Auditions”, they appear on FS-2/2E as “1 Auditions”, “2 Scene 1” and 2 Scene 2”. The folder number is added in front of the folder name on the FS-2/2E LCD display for easy identification when using the optional remote control commander keypads.

  • Page 116: Marking Scenes

    3.5.1 Marking Scenes Use the following procedure: Play your pre-recorded clip from the FS-2/2E. When you encounter the start of your scene, pause the FS-2/2E and then press the Play your clip again to the end point and pause. Press Press the Mark the rest of your scenes using the same procedure.
  • Page 117 Do not delete the file named “grade” from the disk if you intend to use the disk on FS-2/2E again. the name of the TRACKLIST SCENE SHFT , the name of the assigned folder FOLDERS 2 <SCENE 2> FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide...

  • Page 118: Connecting The Fs-2/2E To A Network

    3.6 Connecting the FS-2/2E to a Network You can connect the FS-2/2E to a network using the Ethernet 10/100 Base T port on the rear panel. Do the following: Use a standard RJ85 cable to connect between the Ethernet port on the rear panel to a network.

  • Page 119: Chapter 4Fs-2E Web Interface

    Interface. This application provides functions for recorder/player operations and a reduced set of system management functions similar to those accessed through FS- 2E front panel controls, see FS-2/2E Menus and Functions information about the FS-2/2E’s web-based user interface: Web Interface Home Page The Web Interface Recorder/Player Controls...

  • Page 120: Web Interface Home Page

    JAVA Software for the Desktop The Web Interface control functions require that the Java Runtime Environment be installed. Download this software from http://www.java.com. FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide Record / Play Controls Enter Tracklist...

  • Page 121: The Web Interface

    , see page 108. System Configuration button. The track begins to play. Play and the playlist begins playback. Play to end playback. Stop FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide Forward Next Track button. time. Playback Mode , see page Tracklist...

  • Page 122: Recorder Status

    • IP information (at top of display), • File name and extension, • File type (format), • Number of frames in file, • Timecode, • Track length, • Number of files in track, FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide...

  • Page 123: Tracklist

    Insert opens the Insert Form • - Inserts the selected track directly into the playlist without use of the Insert Form. Clicking the Insert Icon Opens the Insert Form on page 107. Playlist FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide...

  • Page 124: Adding Tracks To A Playlist

    Before a track can be deleted, the Stop There are two methods for deleting a track: instantly or with confirmation. FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide To add multiple tracks to a playlist: Select the tracks by placing check marks in their check •...

  • Page 125: Recorder Configuration

    To stop recording, click on the Normal, • default Retro Disk, • Retro Cache, • Loop Record, • Still, • Time Lapse, • FS-2/2E Menus on page 85. Using the FS-2/2E button. Record button. Stop FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide...
  • Page 126 • • TC Delay • Saturation • Brightness • Contrast FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide Raw DV, default : -34.5db to +4.5db, 0.0 default default default : 0 to 29 seconds, 0 default : -128 to +128, 0...

  • Page 127: Playlist

    - Removes the highlighted track. It is not necessary to use the check box to select the individual track. • - Selecting one of these buttons moves the track up or Down down one line. Playlist FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide...

  • Page 128: System Configuration

    • • Telnet • OSD Mode • FWD/REW Hi Res Mode • Folder Preferences • Organize Files • Analog Out • H Phase • SC Phase FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide FS-2/2E Menus and Functions on page 30.

  • Page 129: Updating Fs-2E Software Via Ftp

    Open a browser. Enter the FS-2E’s FTP address in the browser The FS-2E factory default IP address is If the FS-2/2E is configured for a secure logon, the FTP path may be in the form ftp://logon:password@ipaddress ftp://fs2:focus@192.168.0.102...
  • Page 130 Two Methods for Updating FS-2/2E Software via 1394 To HDD Port There are two methods for updating the FS-2/2E OS software via the FS-2/2E’s 1394 To HDD connector: The direct method, copies the software to VOL01 from a connected computer, see Copy Software to FS-2/2E Internal Drive on page 55.

  • Page 131: Chapter 5Reference

    This chapter contains reference information for the FS-2/2E as follows: Technical Specifications FS-2/2E LCD Display Modes Supported RS-422 Commands Shuttle Speed Parameters Jog Speed Parameters Custom Commands Chapter 5 Reference page 112 page 114 page 116 page 116 page 117...

  • Page 132: Technical Specifications

    • The FS-2E outputs embedded audio in the SDI output stream. Timecode (1 x BNC in, 1 x BNC out) Balanced Audio (2 x XLR in, 2 x XLR out) FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 2 Degree maximum 2% maximum...

  • Page 133: Control

    16 bits 48Khz 100 dB (in 1.5dB steps, default setting 0dB) 3.5Vp-p Less than 0.05% 100 dBu (@ 1 Khz 70 dB) 82 db, A weighted 16 bits 48Khz 600 Ohms +/-10 Ohms 24Khz FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide...

  • Page 134: Dte File Formats

    5.1.6 DTE File Formats • FS-2 and FS-2E: RawDV (.dv), AVI Type 1, AVI Type 2, Canopus AVI and Matrox AVI (.avi), QuickTime (.mov), Pinnacle (.avi) or Avid DV- OMF (.omf) • FS-2E (or FS-2 with 2.0 upgrade): 24P AVI Type 2, and 24P Quicktime.
  • Page 135 Syncro Slave (Pause) ll Y <REC TYPE>REC Syncro Slave (Rec) Y <REC TYPE>REC * AV/C is only for use when the FS-2/2E is connected to a computer system. To control the FS-2/2E from a camcorder, use Syncro Slave mode. <REC TYPE> REC...

  • Page 136: Supported Rs-422 Commands

    Play Fast 2 Play Fast 3 Play Fast 4 Play Fast 5 Play Fast 6 Play Faster FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 21, 13, Shuttle Speed 21, 23, Shuttle Speed 21, 11, Jog Speed 21, 21, Jog Speed 20, 00...

  • Page 137: Jog Speed Parameters

    Shifting all tracks up. Send the CSUM command at the end of each command. Parameters 1 to 200 201 to 300 301 to 400 401 to 500 501 to 800 1000 to 8999 FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide...
  • Page 138 48 80 82 0F 02 00 00 00 00 00 48 80 82 0F 03 00 00 00 00 00 48 80 82 0F 04 00 00 00 00 00 FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide Description Goto TimeCode from start of track...
  • Page 139 48 80 82 1D 03 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -30.0 QUICKTIME AVID OMF PINNACLE AVI TYPE 2 - 24P QUICKTIME - 24P ENABLE DISABLE ENABLE DISABLE MENU PAUSE INDEX SNAP AUTO Rec Run None Custom Cmpst CMPNT FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide...
  • Page 140 48 80 82 27 ## 00 00 00 00 00 48 80 82 28 00 00 00 00 00 00 48 80 82 28 01 00 00 00 00 00 FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide Description Audio Rec Level -28.5 Audio Rec Level -27.0...

  • Page 141: Index

    FireWire drives DISP display soft keys DTE disk recorder DV input DV video source input key edit buttons E-E key Ethernet connector factory reset FF/RW Hi Res file name FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide Index index 1...
  • Page 142 TC input select input buttons installation interface, web internal HDD function IP address default FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide index 2 Java Java Runtime Environment keeper key keypad lock key LCD display LCD display soft keys local...
  • Page 143 27, 105 local syncro slave stop key storage temperature S-Video (Y/C) key FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide Index 10, 105 9, 33 index 3...
  • Page 144 IP information volume number web interface home page player controls recorder configuration FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide index 4 recorder controls recorder status system config tracklist Y/C input Y/C output...
  • Page 146 FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder, User Guide MANL-0927-04...

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