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Focus DVCPRO/DV User Manual

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DVCPROHD DVCPRO50 DVCPRO/DV
Portable DTE Recorder
User Guide
Part Number: MANL-1023-10

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  • Page 1 FS-100 DVCPROHD DVCPRO50 DVCPRO/DV Portable DTE Recorder User Guide Part Number: MANL-1023-10...
  • Page 3: Legal Notices

    LEGAL NOTICES THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL AND TRADE SECRET INFORMATION OF FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS AND ITS RECEIPT OR POSSESSION DOES NOT CONVEY ANY RIGHTS TO REPRODUCE OR DISCLOSE ITS CONTENTS, OR TO MANUFACTURE, USE, OR SELL ANYTHING THAT IT MAY DESCRIBE. USE IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION OF FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.
  • Page 4 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 GmbH A Focus Enhancements Company Lise-Meitner-Str. 15 24223 Raisdorf / Germany www.focusinfo.com...
  • Page 5: Regulations 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. 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 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...
  • Page 7 Safety Symbols In the FS-100 Unit This symbol indicates the presence of an un-insulated Dangerous Voltage within the product’s enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. In the FS-100 Documentation This symbol indicates important operating or maintenance (ser- vicing) information that the user should read and understand.
  • Page 8: Power Sources

    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

    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: Outdoor Antenna Grounding

    Outdoor Antenna Grounding the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, for information about the proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
  • Page 11: Accessories And Replacement Parts

    Maintenance and Moving 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. Servicing Unplug the device from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:...
  • Page 12: Operating Environment

    Operating Environment Location Any mounting of this device should follow its instructions, and should use only mounting accessories recommended by Focus Enhancements. • Install this device on a sturdy, level surface, away from moisture and dust. • Heat Locate this device away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other electrical devices (including amplifiers) that generate heat.
  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ........1 DTE Eliminates Pre-edit Processing ....1 Unpacking .
  • Page 14 Table of Contents Rear Panel ......13 Side Panel ......14 Bottom Panel .
  • Page 15 FS-100 System Information Screens ..46 Record Screens ......47 Normal Record .
  • Page 16 Table of Contents Organize OMF DVCPRO/DV only ... 76 Organize P2 ......76 File Naming Conventions .
  • Page 17 Clipping to a Belt ......112 Technical Specifications ......113 Physical Description .
  • Page 18 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...
  • Page 19: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Focus Enhancements’ FS-100 portable Direct To Edit ( ) disk recorder. The FS-100 is the first portable DVCPROHD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV disk recorder with Focus Enhancement’s 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 Telephone: +1 763-398-1658 EMEA Email: techsupport@como.com...
  • Page 21: Features

    FS-100 directly to your belt. The FS-100 is designed to withstand the rigors of field shooting. The programmable, seconds of electronic shock cache ensures that your video is always recorded even in the roughest of conditions. DVCPRO/DV DVCPRO/DV RAW DV (.dv) (NTSC Only) AVI TYPE 1 (.avi)
  • Page 22 Introduction • Flexible Capacities and Power The FS-100 hard drive provides hours of recorded content capacity. See www.focusinfo.com for the currently available hard drive capacities. Extend record times by linking two FS-100 units together. Power the FS-100 using slim, removable battery packs or power it using the supplied AC adapter.
  • Page 23: Quickstart

    This section provides the following information necessary for using the FS-100 as quickly as possible. Physical Description and Basic Controls The FS-100 Menu System Connecting the FS-100 to AC Power Installing / Removing the Battery Pack Connecting a FS-100 to a DV/HD Camcorder Record and Playback with the FS-100 Power On the FS-100 Select HDD Recorder Mode...
  • Page 24: Physical Description And Basic Controls

    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 Control

    Power Control The Power ON button provides two functions. • Power ON Turn on the FS-100. • Reset FS-100 First, FS-100 must be powered on. Next, hold down the Power OFF Hold down the OFF/STOP power off, the FS-100 beeps, indicating that it is turning off. Alarm OFF If the Alarm feature is set to OFF, then the power-down sequence occurs silently.
  • Page 26: Record

    Quickstart Record Press this button once when the FS-100 is in the FS-100 into Pressing the Record button while recording, causes the current clip to close and a new clip is created without dropping any frames. This button is the only button that has a red legend on the front panel.
  • Page 27: Back Index

    Back Index This button returns the FS-100 to the beginning of the current clip when in playback mode. Press this button twice in sequence to return the FS-100 to the previous clip during playback. In mode, press this button to return the FS- STOP 100 to the beginning of the previous clip.
  • 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 Charge LED Status Green Amber / Green Amber Red / Amber Amber, flashing Status LED States Green Orange, solid Orange, fluttering Hard drive being accessed during playback.
  • Page 29: Computer Firewire Connector

    Computer FireWire Connector IMPROPER INSERTION WILL DAMAGE UNIT Properly Align FireWire Cable and Connector - Do Not Force Correctly align the FireWire cable to the connector before insertion. The pointed end of the connector and the jack should be on the same side before insertion: •...
  • Page 30: Camera Firewire Connector

    Quickstart Camera FireWire Connector • DV/I/O • 6-pin IEEE-1394a connector See the note • Isochronous 25Mb/s to 100Mb/s DV video I/O FS-100 supports 1080i/720p video I/O in DVCPROHD REC mode. • Supported inputs for DVCPROHD / DVCPRO50 / DVCPRO / DV: NTSC •...
  • Page 31: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel The rear panel contains the following important items: Fan Intake Vent Do Not Block Belt Clip Post Battery Compartment Latch Battery Compartment FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Quickstart...
  • Page 32: Side Panel

    Quickstart Side Panel The side panel contains cooling vents as illustrated below. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Cooling Vents Do Not Block...
  • Page 33: 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 and disk capacity alarms are always active.
  • Page 34: The Fs-100 Menu System

    Quickstart The FS-100 Menu System The FS-100 menu system provides access to all the functions available in the unit. Each of the screens below (except the Welcome and Home screens which come up automatically when the unit starts) are accessed by pressing the FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder navigation buttons.
  • Page 35: 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 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 36 (XX:XX:XX) Set Time View Firmware Version LCDLight ON LCDLight OFF LCDLight AUTO Alarm ON Alarm OFF Stop Frame Stop No Video EXT CTL OFF EXT CTL PAUSE FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder DVCPRO/DV only DVCPRO/DV only version 4.X only Functions Screen...
  • Page 37 4.X only LCD Contrast • DV Formats Following HDD mode is a menu of formats available for the type recorder selected in HDD mode. When selecting DVCPRO/DV REC shown: RAW DV AVI TYPE 1 AVI TYPE 2 CANOPUS AVI MATROX AVI...
  • Page 38 Quickstart • Record Contains the following recording functions: NORMAL REC PRE REC Disk PRE REC Cach LOOP RECORD SNAP TIME LAPSE FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...
  • Page 39: Powering The Fs-100

    Powering the FS-100 • FS-100 operation without a battery installed. To operate the FS-100 without a battery installed, connect the unit to an AC power source. • FS-100 operation with battery power. It is first necessary to fully charge the battery. An uncharged battery, typically takes 2-3 hours to charge.
  • Page 40: Installing / Removing The Battery Pack

    Quickstart Installing / Removing the Battery Pack Installing a Battery Latch Slot Latch Battery Pack Guides 1. Place the unit, so that the battery compartment is up. 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 41: Charging The Battery

    • An optional high capacity battery ( providing power for almost three hours of continuous recording is available from Focus Enhancements. Using FireWire to Charge FS-100 It is possible to charge the FS-100 battery through the 1394 port on a computer provided that the computer outputs at least 15V through the port.
  • Page 42 There are four versions of the optional FS-BC battery charger for use in various parts of the world. ASYF-0940-01 ASYF-0941-01 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. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Europe United Kingdom Australia...
  • Page 43: 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 1. Connect the supplied Firewire cable to the the top of the FS-100. 2. Locate the FireWire/DV/iLink (or similar) connector on your video camera.
  • Page 44: 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. Test Recording The settings of cameras, NLEs, and the FS-100 are numerous and many are critical.
  • Page 45: Power On The Fs-100

    Power On the FS-100 1. Press the Power ON Power ON (Reset) Transport Buttons OFF (STOP) To power OFF, hold down for 3-5 seconds. 2. The screen appears and displays while the Welcome The home screen appears when the FS-100 initializes. DTE RECORDER 3.
  • Page 46: Select Hdd Recorder Mode

    Quickstart Select HDD Recorder Mode 1. Press the Right Mode display appears. -DVCPROHD REC DVCPRO50 REC DVCPRO/DV REC DD DRIVE 2. Use the Down mode, DVCPROHD REC 3. Press the Select 4. Press the Left 5. Press the Right screen.
  • Page 47: Select A Dv File Format

    MODE menu. This makes it possible to record different file types on a stream by stream basis; as an example, for DVCPROHD REC mode the DV FORMAT could be P2, while for DVCPRO/DV REC mode the DV FORMAT is AVI TYPE2. DVCPRO/DV REC...
  • Page 48: Set Time And Date

    Quickstart Set Time and Date Date and Time Must Be Set The date and time must be set because they are used in the FS-100 file naming function. 1. Press the Right Setup display appears on the screen as shown below: 09 / 15 / 05 11 : 21 : 13 V 3 .
  • Page 49 5. Use the navigation button to select the time and press Down navigation button. The following screen appears: Right : 21 : 13 HH : MM : SS 6. Use the Down highlighted value. Use the to highlight the Hour, Minute, and Second. (Time is indicated in 24hr.
  • Page 50: 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. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder and other situations where the...
  • Page 51 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 Clip on page 83.
  • Page 52: Manual Recording

    Quickstart Manual Recording 1. Set the video camera to 2. Verify that an image appears in the viewfinder. 3. On the FS-100, press Record This sets the FS-100 to Record 4. On the FS-100, press Record FS-100 begins to record. The timecode value is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 53: 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 54: Tapeless

    Quickstart 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 55: Configuring Ag-Hvx200 And Recording

    Configuring AG-HVX200 and Recording 1. Power on the camera. 2. Set the TAPE/P2 3. Press the MENU camera. Select the • Set the REC FORMAT P2 format and resolution. • Set UB MODE AG-HVX200 PN Modes (3.x or 4.x only) Not Supported as Inputs The FS-100 generates the PN stream from the camera’s full frame stream (720 24P/25P/30P).
  • Page 56: Ag-Hvx200 Camera Settings

    Quickstart 5. Press camera. AJ-HDX900 Camera Recording Settings The following recording settings are required for the AJ-HDX900 camera: MAIN MENU > SYSTEM SETTING > SYSTEM MODE: 720-59.94P * MAIN MENU >SYSTEM SETTING > CAMERA MODE: 24P ** OPTION MENU > OPTION > FRAME RATE UB: MENU MAIN MENU >VTR MENU >...
  • Page 57: Fs-100 Settings

    FS-100 Settings 1. Set DV FORMAT 2. Set SETUP-->VFR MODE rate: Input Stream 720/24P 720/25P 720/30P While recording in VFR mode, screen below the battery indicator. If the there is a setup issue: please, review the settings shown above. For more information, see Preparing P2 File for NLE Run the utility Organize P2...
  • Page 58: Playback On The Fs-100

    Quickstart Playback on the FS-100 Verify that both the video camera and the FS-100 are powered on and that they are connected together with the FireWire cable from the FS-100 DV/IO port to the camcorder 1394 port. Feature Availability on PAL Cameras This feature is not available on some PAL cameras.
  • Page 59: Fs-100 Functions

    This section contains information on the following LCD screens: General Screen Information Record Screens Format Screen Setup Screens Functions Screen Utilities Screen Control Screen FS-100 screens are organized in a flat hierarchy. Every screen has a unique name, and it is possible to cycle continuously through the screens using the Left Use the...
  • Page 60: General Screen Information

    FS-100 Functions General Screen Information The FS-100 LCD screens are organized by function with each screen displaying a list of items. An item can be: • A value that can be set, such as the date. • A switch similar to a check box, that can be enabled along with other options in the display.
  • Page 61: Home Screen

    FS-100 Functions Home Screen The Home screen is read only and has no navigable items. To leave the Home screen use either the Current Function Refer to LCD Display Symbols and Text Volume Disk Number The volume number is always connected.
  • Page 62: Disp (Display) Information Fields

    Per Second of input stream or FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder modes, this item displays the Playback > mode, the REEL appears in REEL LIST DVCPROHD DVCPRO50 button advances the display to the next DISP NO REEL DVCPRO/DV Incoming Frame Rate...
  • Page 63 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 64: Fs-100 System Information Screens

    FS-100 Functions FS-100 System Information Screens The FS-100 automatically creates information screens to indicate conditions such as high temperature, power remaining, or drive capacity remaining. Press to clear the screen and return to the last screen. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder WARNING POWER REMAINING...
  • Page 65: 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 ‚ 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 66: Normal Record

    FS-100 Functions For more about LCD display symbols and text, see on page 97. Symbols and Text Normal Record This is the standard recording mode. • All control is from the FS-100 front panel. Initially, the Home • Pressing Record •...
  • Page 67: Pre-Rec Disk Record Mode

    • When looping less than one hour PRE-REC Disk records the loop in a series of 1 minute clips. • Otherwise, the FS-100 creates: DVCPRO/DV : 4 minute, 36 second clips (2GB clips on disk), DVCPRO 50 DVCPRO HD •...
  • Page 68: Loop Record

    FS-100 Functions 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 69: 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 70: Format Screen

    DVCPROHD with 3.x or 4.x only • QUICKTIME 3.x or 4.x only • QUICKTIME PN • RAW DV If recording in DVCPRO/DV REC format options, including: RAW DV AVI TYPE 2 24P PINNACLE • RAW DV • AVI TYPE1 •...
  • Page 71 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: FS-100 Automatically Detects Input Stream from AG-HVX200 FS-100 automatically detects the stream type input from the AG-HVX200 camcorder.
  • Page 72: Hdd Mode Screen

    • DVCPRO/DV Supports 25 Mb/s streams from the Panasonic AG-HVX200 companion camcorder and other DVCPRO/DV input devices. 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.
  • Page 73 FS-100 Functions • DD DRIVE Use this option when connecting the FS-100 to a computer. The FS-100 functions as a volume visible to the computer. In addition, this setting permits the connecting of multiple FS-100s together to increase recording space. •...
  • Page 74: Setting Up Master And Slave Fs-100

    FS-100 Functions Setting Up Master and Slave FS-100 Master FS-100 STOP 1 - 001 COUNTER 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 1. Connect the camcorder to the master FS-100, connector using the supplied FireWire cable. Master Power on unit. Go to the HDD Mode USE EXT FS-100...
  • Page 75: Setup Screens

    FS-100 Functions Setup Screens 10 / 10 / 07 21 : 10: 50 V 4. 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 76 FS-100 Functions • EXT CTL FRAME • EXT CTL FILE • TC EXT Group Default • TC REC RUN • TC FREE RUN • TC REGEN • TC SET • UB SET • TC DROP NTSC only • TC NON-DROP Default, NTSC only •...
  • Page 77: Date

    FS-100 Functions Date SET DATE 09 / 18 / 07 MM / DD / YY BACK Time SET TIME 10 : 50 : 40 HH : MM : SS BACK FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...
  • Page 78: Version

    FS-100 Functions 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. •...
  • Page 79: Stop Frame, No Video

    FS-100 Functions Stop Frame, No Video These settings determine the FS-100 video output when it is in mode. STOP • STOP FRAME Displays the first frame of the clip. • STOP NO VIDEO output is Video EXT CTL OFF, Pause, Frame, File These options permit the use of an external device to control the FS-100 through the optional RS-232 cable.
  • Page 80: Time Code Ext, Rec Run, Free Run, Regen

    FS-100 Functions 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. Choose number.
  • Page 81: 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 82: Ub Set

    FS-100 Functions UB SET FF : FF : FF : FF 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 Professional applications employ user bits to add metadata to recordings to assist in post production.
  • Page 83: During Recording

    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. • TC DROP Enables the drop-frame function: Frames 00 and 01 are dropped...
  • Page 84: Vfr Mode

    FS-100 Functions VFR MODE WARNING: It is critical that the VFR MODE is set properly prior to doing a VFR mode record. This setting is set to OFF whenever the unit is powered down or the DV FORMAT value is changed. When VFR MODE is set to a value other than OFF, all PN recordings will have the audio MUTED.
  • Page 85: Set Ag-Hvx200 To Standard Record Mode

    FS-100 Functions In addition to setting VFR MODE to the format must be selected from the on page 52. Formats VFR MODE is inactive for non-PN DV FORMATS. Set AG-HVX200 to Standard Record Mode The Panasonic AG-HVX200 must be set to standard record mode or 720P mode but not 720PN.
  • Page 86: Undercranking And Overcranking

    FS-100 Functions Undercranking and Overcranking Undercranking, also called fast motion, is setting the lower than the Frame Rate which results in video playback that appears faster than the Base Frame Rate For example, if the input stream), set the is played back at the base rate (24 fps) the result is video playback at twice normal speed.
  • Page 87: Using Vfr Recordings In Nles

    FS-100 Functions Using VFR recordings in NLEs Camera Resolution must be set to 720P mode: The camera resolution must to set to the corresponding 720P mode and NOT the 720PN mode for VFR recordings. Use the Base Frame Rate For example, if the Incoming Frame Rate use is 720/24P.
  • Page 88: Lcd Contrast

    FS-100 Functions LCD CONTRAST VALUE: 00 Use this function to adjust the contrast of the LCD display for easier viewing. 1. Use the Right submenu. 2. Use the decrease the contrast number. 3. Press when done. BACK FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder SET CONTRAST BACK navigation button to go to the...
  • Page 89: 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 90: Functions List

    FS-100 Functions 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.) FA AV/C AV/C (Toggles between AV/C and LOCAL control) FA TAPELESS TAPE (Toggles between TAPELESS and LOCAL control) Default...
  • Page 91 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 92: Assigning Clips To Reels

    FS-100 Functions Assigning Clips to Reels rrently ected REEL unction FA et to FA REELS Function FB 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 FA REELS •...
  • Page 93: Utilities Screen

    FS-100 Functions Utilities Screen ORGANIZE REEL ORGANIZE OMF ORGANIZE P2 ORGANIZE PINN The Utilities available are: ORGANIZE REEL ORGANIZE OMF DVCPRO/DV only ORGANIZE P2 ORGANIZE PINN DVCPRO/DV only MAKE REF MOV version 4.x only DELETE CLIP FORMAT REPAIR DISK REPAIR CLIP...
  • Page 94: Organize Omf Dvcpro/Dv Only

    FS-100 Functions 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...
  • Page 95: File Naming Conventions

    Do not delete this file since it is required to continue work in the particular project. XXXXZB.mxf is a randomly assigned character, XXXXZBAA.mxf DVCPRO/DV only FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder . where XXXX . where...
  • Page 96: Make Ref Mov Version 4.X Only

    FS-100 Functions Make Ref MOV Final Cut Pro Users MAKE REF MOV utility must be performed 100 in Final Cut Pro (FCP). FCP modifies content files, after which they are incompatible with the FS-100 MAKE REF MOV utility. This utility generates one or more QuickTime Reference Movie files for each video clip in DTE file formats.
  • Page 97: File Name Convention

    FS-100 Functions File Name Convention The file name convention for a QuickTime reference movie is: RM-YYYYMMDD-HHMMSSrXX.MOV reference movie file, files, and the denotes the reference movie file number. When MAKE REF MOV utility starts the following screen appears: The MAKE REF MOV utility may take several minutes to complete.
  • Page 98: Delete Clip

    Delete Clip Use this item to delete a selected clip. 1. From the Utilities screen, go to the 2. Enter the number of the clip to be deleted using the navigation buttons. Down 3. Press the The selected clip is deleted. 4.
  • Page 99: 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 100: Repair Disk

    FS-100 Functions Repair Disk Use this function if a recording session does not complete properly and there is a question that the file may be damaged. For example, if recording terminates due to a loss of power to the FS-100. Repair Disk scans the current partition checking for and repairing file errors and incomplete files.
  • Page 101: Repair Clip

    FS-100 Functions Repair Clip Use this function to repair a specific file that may be damaged or incomplete. For example, recording terminates due to a loss of power to the FS-100 and a specific file may be damaged. Repair Clip scans the specified file checking for and repairing file errors and incomplete files.
  • Page 102 FS-100 Functions When performing a Repair Clip on an organized P2 clip, the clip FILE NAME is changed and moved to a pre-processing folder.This newly named clip is assigned the last clip number already issued by the FS-100 and the clip numbers of the clips after the repaired clip are incremented down by one.
  • Page 103: File Name

    FS-100 Functions File Name 20041101 - 165423 This function Displays 1. From the Utilities screen, go to 2. Enter the file’s clip number using the navigation 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 3.
  • Page 104: Upgrade

    FS-100 Functions Upgrade Check Focus Enhancements website for upgrades and the latest software updates: www.focusinfo.com To upgrade system software: 1. Set the FS-100 to and connect it to a computer. 2. On your computer, rename the XXX.bin file as 3. Copy or drag the fs100.bin file to the FS-100 while it is in mode.
  • Page 105: Upgrade Errors

    FS-100 Functions 9. Up on successful completion of the upgrade, the FS-100 displays the message: 10. Hold down the shuts down. 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...
  • Page 106: System Reset

    Verify that the upgrade file name is fs-100.bin and that it is in the FS-100 hard drive’s root directory. System Reset The System Reset feature restores the factory default settings for the FS-100 unit. This feature is useful for diagnosing problems with the unit.
  • Page 107: Diagnostic

    FS-100 Functions 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. Status SUPPLY1: SUPPLY2: SUPPLY3: BATTERY: 12.56V TEMP The FS-100 Status screen provides details of the systems power state as well as internal temperature.
  • Page 108: 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.
  • Page 109: Using A Wired Remote Control

    94. Local Optional Wired Remote Control (p/n ACSS-0019-01) To order the Wired Remote Control, go to Focus Enhancements website, www.focusinfo.com/sales/store/. ORGANIZE REEL FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...
  • Page 110: 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 111: Play From Screen

    FS-100 Functions 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 112: 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 113 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 114 FS-100 Functions FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...
  • Page 115: 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 116 LCD Display Symbols and Text PLAY/REC MODE Tapeless (Pause) Tapeless (Rec) AV/C is only for use when the FS-100 is connected to a computer system. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder FS-100 LCD...
  • Page 117: Using The Fs-100 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 94.
  • Page 118: 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. • To use the FS-100 HDD Bypass mode, refer below for more information.
  • Page 119: Mounting The Fs-100 In Windows

    Mounting the FS-100 in Windows Use this procedure for Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and ME. 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. 2. Locate the FS-100 drive and open it. Often, it appears as a standard FireWire disk drive and may be labeled E:, F:, G:, and so on.
  • Page 120 Using the FS-100 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 121 HD Resolution and Frames • P2/MOV: YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS version 3.x or 4.x) where the indicates the recording format of the captured video file. The table below lists letters and associated resolutions. Format DVCPRO/DV DVCPRO50 DVCPROHD DVCPROHD 720/30 PN DVCPROHD 720/24 PN DVCPROHD 720/25 PN •...
  • Page 122: And Fat 32

    FS-100 and FAT 32 The FAT32 file system limits file size to a maximum of 2GB which, depending on record mode and resolution, approximately equals the following minutes of video: DVCPRO/DV DVCPRO50 DVCPROHD DVCPROHD PN When clips exceed 2GB in size, the FS-100 automatically creates a new, file without dropping any frames.
  • Page 123: Using Avid Omf Clips

    Using the FS-100 with a Computer Using Avid OMF Clips These steps are required when using Avid OMF formatted clips. The Avid OMF file format was developed for use with Avid editing products on Windows 2000, Windows XP or Mac 0SX. These products include Avid Xpress Pro, NewsCutter, and Media Composer Adrenaline (with the DV option).
  • Page 124 Using the FS-100 with a Computer To use a FS-100 recorded Avid OMF file on an Avid NLE system, use the following procedure. ORGANIZE OMF Function If using the ORGANIZE OMF function on the FS-100 before connecting it to a computer, steps 2 and 3 are not necessary 1.
  • Page 125 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 126: Dismounting The Fs-100 (Windows)

    Using the FS-100 with a Computer Dismounting the FS-100 (Windows) When finished working with the FS-100 and the computer, it is necessary to dismount FS-100 from the system Dismount FS-100 Before Powering Off It is important to dismount the FS-100 from the Windows system BEFORE powering down the unit.
  • Page 127: Mounting The Fs-100 (Macintosh)

    Mounting the FS-100 (Macintosh) 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. 2.
  • Page 128: 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: 1.
  • Page 129: 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 130: Clipping To A Belt

    Using the FS-100 with a Computer 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 131: 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 132: 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 133: Dte File Formats

    DTE File Formats • DVCPRO/DV mode: Raw DV AVI Type 1 AVI Type Matrox AVI Canopus AVI QuickTime AVID OMF AVI Type 2 24p QuickTime 24p Pinnacle • DVCPROHD and DVCPRO50 modes: P2 PN DVCPROHD with 3.x or 4.x only QUICKTIME with 3.x or 4.x only...
  • Page 134: 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 recording. Contact Focus Enhancements Technical Support. Contact Focus Enhancements Technical Support. Download correct software and perform upgrade again.
  • Page 135: Miscellaneous Files

    Miscellaneous Files fwxdc.dat The fwxdc.dat file is a cache file used to improve file read performance during playback of recorded video and audio. It is located in the root directory of the FS-100's hard drive. Warranty • 2 years, FS-100 •...
  • Page 136 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...
  • Page 137: Index

    Numerics 1080 50 ... 113 1080 50i ...12 1080 60i ... 12 1080i ... 12 1394 cable ... 2 OHCI port ... 100 24p ... 3 AVI type 2 ... 19 AVI type 2, file name format ... 102 QuickTime, file name ... 102 24pa ...
  • Page 138 Index aborted ... 81 absolute timecode ...45 Adobe ...1 Adrenaline ...105 AG-HVX200 ...1 configuring camcorder ...37 DVCPRO/DV ...54 DVCPRO50 ...54 DVCPROHD ...54 FireWire connector ...25 input stream ...26 non VFR mode ...38 playback mode ...40 PN modes ...37 recording with camcorder ...37 tapeless control mode ...32...
  • Page 139 embedded 2-channel ...12 embedded 2-channel, 16-bit, 48kHz ...12 embedded 4-channel ...12 input for DV ...12 input for DVCPRO ...12 input for DVCPRO50 ...12 input for DVCPROHD ...12 message ...116 muted during playback ...33 not recorded in VFR mode ...38 auto detect, input stream ... 26 AV/C ...32 do not use in record modes ...32 LCD displays ...97...
  • Page 140 Index battery charge status LED ...10 compartment ...13 error message ...116 high capacity ...23 installing ...22 Li-Ion ...2 operation with ...21 operation without ...21 removing ...22 uncharged ...23 usage ...24 belt clip ...13 bottom panel ...15 buttons navigation ...7 power off ...9 transport control ...7 cable 1394, FireWire ...2...
  • Page 141 displaying set user bit ...45 marking ...74 re-organizing ...80 repair ...83 saving loop record clips ...50 selecting for playback ...93 skipping forward to next clip ...9 using back index ...9 components, missing or damaged ...2 configuring the AG-HVX200 camcorder ...37 connecting FS-100 to ac power ...21 connector, dc power ...15 continuous loop ...49...
  • Page 142 2-channel, 16-bit, 48kHz ...12 audio input 4-channel, 12-bit, 32kHz ...12 default file format ...29 displaying a track’s timecode ...44 raw ...52 SNAP ...47 timecode ...114 video I/O ...113 DV I/O specification ...113 DV24p ...29 DVCPRO/DV FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder index - 6...
  • Page 143 24p ...114 24pa ...114 25p ...114 30p ...114 480 60i ...114 576 50i ...114 AG-HVX200 ...54 approximate recording time ...104 file name conventions ...77 file types ...3 inputs ... 12 organize OMF files ...76 organize PINN files ...77 outputs ...114 REC, HDD mode ...19 recording time, PRE-REC Cach ...48 standard definition resolution ...45...
  • Page 144 Index file name conventions ...77 file types ...3 FireWire connector from camera ...12 inputs ... 12 ouputs ...113 REC mode ...12 REC, HDD mode ...19 recording time, PRE-REC Cach ...48 resolution ...45 editing application ...1 electrical shock ... vi recovering LCD display ...6 warning symbol ...
  • Page 145 ...116 file name format AVI, Canopus ...102 AVI, type 1 ...102 AVI, type 2 ...102 AVI, type 2 24p ...102 conventions ...77 DVCPRO/DV ...77 DVCPRO50 ...77 DVCPROHD ...77 Matrox ...102 MXF ...103 P2 ...102 Pinnacle ...102 QuickTime ...102...
  • Page 146 Index FS-100 charging battery ...23 connecting to ac power ...21 connecting to computer ... 55 dismounting from Macintosh ...110 dismounting from Windows ...108 features ...3 front panel controls ...6 initial setup with computer ...100 LCD display symbols and text ...97 lock/unlock front panel keys ...74 menu system ...16 mounting in Windows ...101...
  • Page 147 hardware for mounting FS-100 to camcorder ...111 HD resolution and frames ...103 HDD mode ...19 screen ...54 storing multiple record modes and file formats ...29 high capacity battery ...23 high temperature ...116 home ... 17 humidity operating ...117 storage ...117 identifying master/slave volumes ...55 IEEE-1394a ...11 incoming frame rate ...
  • Page 148 Index contrast ...70 recovering display ...6 LCD Contrast ...70 LCD display ...6 LCD displays ...97 LCDlight group default ...60 LCDlight, group default ...57 charge status ...10 operation status ...10 Li-Ion battery ...2 local PRE-REC Cach ...48 record ...32 recording in SNAP mode ...50 locking front panel keys ...74 log files ...116 longer recording times ...55...
  • Page 149 Media Composer ...105 menu screens ...16 messages, error ...116 missing components ...2 modes DD Drive ...56 DV24p ...29 loop record ...47 PAL 25P ...29 pause ...9 play ...9 PN ...37 PRE-REC Cach ...48 PRE-Record ...4 record, AV/C ...32 record, local ...32 record, syncro slave ...32 record, tapeless ...32 SNAP ...50...
  • Page 150 Index normal ...47 REC, LCD display ...97 NTSC AG-HVX200 VFR settings ...38 fast forward speeds ...8 inputs for DVCPRO/DV ...12 inputs for DVCPRO50 ...12 inputs for DVCPROHD ...12 reverse speeds ...8 TC Drop ... 58 UB ...44 OHCI port ...100 OMF ...106...
  • Page 151 AG-HVX200 VFR settings ...38 fast forward speeds ...8 feature availability ...40 inputs for DVCPRO/DV ...12 inputs for DVCPRO50 ...12 inputs for DVCPROHD ...12 reverse speeds ...8 PAL 25P ...29 Panasonic HVX200, see AG-HVX200 panel bottom ...15 front, controls ...6 rear ...13 side ...14...
  • Page 152 Index VF ...54 VF, mode indicator ...43 power alarm ...15 cord ...2 dc connector ...15 off ... 7 on ... 7 specifications ...114 status LED ...10 supply ...2 power cycle, beginning recording session after ...63 PRE-REC Cach ... 47 LCD displays ...97 PRE-REC Disk ...
  • Page 153 identifying master/slave volumes ...55 individual frames ...50 LCD display ...97 local ...32 loop ... 47 mode indicator ...47 modes ... 32 normal ...47 PRE-REC Cach ...47 PRE-REC Disk ...47 single frame ...61 single frames ...50 SNAP ...50 SNAP DV ...47 stream by stream ...29 syncro slave ...32 tapeless ...32...
  • Page 154 Index number of files generated ...78 remote control ...11 using wired control ...91 removing hardware ...108 removing the battery ...22 re-organizing clips ...80 repair clip ...83 disk ...82 requirements, AG-HVX200 tapeless control ...95 reset ...7 reset FS-100 to default ...88 resetting system ...88 rest ...88 RS-232C ...114...
  • Page 155 TC Set ...63 time lapse record ...51 UB Set ...64 upgrade ...86 upgrade error ... 87 utilities ... 18 version ...60 welcome ... 17 search back ...8 forward ...8 serial connector, remote control ...11 setup ...18 using with a computer ...100 shock and vibration ...117 shock cache ...116 side panel ...14...
  • Page 156 TC EXT mode ...64 technical specification AG-HVX200 video output ...113 disk ...115 DV video I/O ...113 log files ...116 shock and vibration ...117 temperature ...117 video I/O, DVCPRO/DV ...114 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder index - 20...
  • Page 157 video I/O, DVCPRO50 ...113 video I/O, DVCPROHD ...113 technical specifications, power ...114 temperature ...117 alarm ...15 error message ...116 text, LCD displays ...97 time code, see timecode time lapse LCD displays ...97 recording ... 47 setting ...51 timecode ...4 actual time during recording ...65 assigning to first frame next session ...62 calculation modified by TC Drop ...65 changing user bits in video files ...64...
  • Page 158 Index pause ...9 play ...8 record ...8 stop ...9 TRS mini jack ...11 turn off ...7 alarm ...15 video output ...61 turn on ...7 mode ...37 SET ...62 Ulead ...1 undercranking base frame rate ...68 FS-100 playback ...68 incoming frame rate ...68 unlocking front panel keys ...74 upgrading software ...86 USE EXT FS-100 ...
  • Page 159 number of files generated ...78 UB NTSC ...44 VFR recording, using in NLEs ...69 video ...113 AG-HVX200 output ...113 output off ...61 storing clips ...102 video camera, timecode ...39 video clip, see clip Matrox ...3 Pinnacle ...3 weight ...113 welcome ... 17 Windows dismounting FS-100 ...108 mounting FS-100 ...101...
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