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  • Page 1 FS-T1001 Media Recorder User Guide Idx 11587...

  • Page 3: Legal

    FOCUS. FOCUS cannot be responsible for unauthorized use of equipment and will not make allowance or credit for unauthorized use or access. FS-T1001 Media Recorder -...

  • Page 4: Contacting Focus

    A Vitec Multimedia Company Lise-Meitner-Str. 15 24223 Schwentinental/ Germany www.focusinfo.com Serial Number The serial number for this equipment is located on the base of the unit. Please record this serial number and keep it in a secure area. - FS-T1001 Media Recorder...

  • Page 5: Regulations And Safety

    • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • 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-T1001 Media Recorder - iii...

  • Page 6: Compliance

    Legal Notices Compliance FS-T1001 is a device marketed for use in industrial or business environments. The FS-T1001 complies with the regulations the following testing agencies: Australia and New Zealand European Union VCCI - A Documentation Read, Retain, and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

  • Page 7: Accessories And Replacement Parts

    Accessories and Replacement Parts Use only attachments and accessories recommended by Focus. Use only replacement parts specified by Focus or of comparable quality and characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitution of parts can result in loss of warranty.
  • Page 8 Legal Notices - FS-T1001 Media Recorder...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Mounting and Dismounting the FS-T1001....... 6 Mounting on a Camera ............6 Dismounting from a Camera ..........7 Connecting FS-T1001 to Camera's HD-SDI Port....7 Inserting and Removing SxS Media......... 8 Inserting SxS Media Into FS-T1001........8 Removing SxS Media from FS-T1001 ......... 8 Setting Up FS-T1001 for Use...........
  • Page 10 Contents Stop Recording ............... 16 Playback Recording..............16 Selecting a Clip by its Thumbnail ........17 Utilizing FS-T1001 Clips in Other Devices ......17 Utilizing FS-T1001 clips on a computer ........ 18 MAC ................... 18 WINDOWS ................ 19 FS-T1001 Menus ................ 20 Operation Menu..............
  • Page 11 Media Slot ................32 Status Display..............32 Power..................32 Supported Input, Output and Recording Formats....33 Supported Input Format (HD-SDI)........33 Supported Output Format (HD-SDI) ........33 Supported Record Formats ..........33 Index ................... 35 FS-T1001 Media Recorder - ix...
  • Page 12 Contents - FS-T1001 Media Recorder...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Focus FS-T1001 Media Recorder. The FS-T1001 is a camera-mount XDCAM EX recorder made for use with HD-SDI capable devices, such as HDCAM and XDCAM HD camcorders, allowing them to take advantage of XDCAM EX based workflow.

  • Page 14: Unpacking

    Sony V-Mount type battery or DC12V 4-pin XLR power supply. These items are sold separately. See the Focus website for qualified devices. Missing or Damaged Components If there are missing or damaged items, contact Focus Support for assistance. Office Hours Monday through Friday...

  • Page 15: Features

    HQ (35Mbps) and SP (25Mbps) modes ensuring maximum compatibility • Mount the compact FS-T1001 on your V-lock camera • Use the FS-T1001 to playback and preview clips to an HD-SDI monitor • View menus and thumbnails on the built-in 2.4” color OLED display, from any angle •...

  • Page 16: Quick Start

    For use with SxS media. Scroll-pad Touch buttons are located at the 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock positions. To enter the FS-T1001 Menu, tap the 3 or 9 o'clock positions. ExpressCard Slot Cover. TIPS: To remove, lift from lip - To safely eject an SxS card, press at the base of slot.

  • Page 17: Rear View - Connections

    HD-SDI output / loop through (BNC) Power: 4-pin XLR DC input (11-17V) Cable routing latch. Utilize the included velcro cable strap to restrain the SDI cable to the FS-T1001 unit. Battery V-lock Mount and Release Lever FS-T1001 Media Recorder - 5...

  • Page 18: Mounting And Dismounting The Fs-T1001

    Quick Start Mounting and Dismounting the FS-T1001 For a complete list of cameras compatible with the FS-T1001, visit the FS-T1001 product page at www.focusinfo.com. FS-T1001 is designed to mount to cameras that have an HD-SDI output, V-lock battery plate, and a Sony accessory dock mount.

  • Page 19: Dismounting From A Camera

    SDI output port. Connect the other end of the BNC cable to the HD-SDI in port on the FS-T1001, see illustration on page 5. NOTE: Utilize the included velcro cable strap to restrain the SDI cable to the FS-T1001's cable routing latch.

  • Page 20: Inserting And Removing Sxs Media

    T1001 product page (www.focusinfo.com) for the latest list of qualified media. SxS media with available space must be inserted into the FS-T1001's ExpressCard 34 slot in order to use the product. If being used for recording, make sure the SxS card's write protection feature is switched off.

  • Page 21: Setting Up Fs-T1001 For Use

    Quick Start Setting Up FS-T1001 for Use Once FS-T1001 has been attached to camera and media has been inserted: Power on FS-T1001 by pressing the tactile power button. The FS-T1001 OLED screen immediately lights. A few seconds later the FS-T1001 boot-up screen appears.
  • Page 22 USER BIT: Displays current user bit setting in the stream. Detected stream type is displayed above the TC counter TC: Displays source TC being recorded in the stream (EXT TC timecode mode must be selected). Detected stream type is displayed above the TC counter - FS-T1001 Media Recorder...

  • Page 23: The Fs-T1001 Menu Controls

    Use the FS-T1001 touch scroll pad to move UP and DOWN in a menu or increase/decrease field Values. FS-T1001 Menu System FS-T1001 has three separate menus that are organized in a loop along with the home screen. The menus are OPERATION SETUP...

  • Page 24: Basic Fs-T1001 Setup

    Settings FS-T1001's menu settings are saved on FS-T1001 through power cycles. Many FS-T1001 settings are set-and-forget. Set Date and Time Prior to utilizing FS-T1001, enter the menu and navigate to the menu. From the menu, set FS-T1001's Date SETUP SETUP and Time (as well as Time Zone and DST Adjust if desired).
  • Page 25 Quick Start When timecode stops, the recording stops. NOTE: When this mode is being used, before connecting FS-T1001 to the camera, make sure the camera is set to REC-RUN mode and not recording. Set Record Mode options are available: REC MODE •...
  • Page 26 • - The timecode recorded comes from the REC-RUN internal timecode generator in FS-T1001. Timecode only increments when a recording is in process. The first frame of a new recording will have a TC value +1 from the previous recording.

  • Page 27: Recording

    Quick Start Recording To begin recording, verify that FS-T1001 is on the home screen. The FS-T1001 offers three record trigger modes: EXT TRIG (external trigger), EXT TC (external timecode) and NORMAL. • control mode triggers the FS-T1001 from the camera EXT TRIG controls (using ancillary data).

  • Page 28: Clip Thumbnails And List

    Playback Recording The FS-T1001 provides the ability to playback video via its HD-SDI output. To preview a video clip connect the FS-T1001 through its HD- SDI port to a camera or HD-SDI display device. The camera must support HD-SDI input and preview functions.

  • Page 29: Selecting A Clip By Its Thumbnail

    Quick Start To playback and output a clip from FS-T1001's HD-SDI port: On the Home screen, select the clip to playback by its Track Number Use the Scroll-pad’s 12 o'clock or 6 o'clock buttons to increment through the Track Numbers of the available clips’...

  • Page 30: Utilizing Fs-T1001 Clips On A Computer

    Utilizing FS-T1001 clips on a computer Once a recording is complete, it is possible to remove the SxS card from the FS-T1001 and mount it to a Mac or Windows computer system by inserting it into an ExpressCard 34 slot/reader or external SxS card reader.

  • Page 31: Windows

    Quick Start WINDOWS FS-T1001 Media Recorder - 19...

  • Page 32: Fs-T1001 Menus

    Operation Menu The FS-T1001 Operations menu contains the basic operation and recording settings for the FS-T1001. This menu contains settings that are frequently changed during normal FST-1001 operation. It is also designed to provide a snapshot of the current settings for key operation modes.

  • Page 33: Control

    FS-T1001 Menus • Use this mode to set the FS-T1001 to USB device mode. This permits connecting the unit to a computer via USB and mounting the inserted SxS card to the computer's desktop. CONTROL • – Use this setting to control the FS-T1001 from the NORMAL unit's front panel.

  • Page 34: Timecode

    - The timecode recorded comes from the internal, FREE RUN constantly incrementing free run timecode generator in the FS-T1001. It is possible to set the TC value using the TC Set function in the setup menu. • - The timecode recorded comes from the internal REC-RUN timecode generator in FS-T1001.

  • Page 35: Audio

    America Antarctica Arctic Asia Atlantic Australia Europe Indian Pacific DST ADJUST AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC STANDARD ALTERNATE OLED AUTO OLED BRIGHT 1 - 16 brightness levels KEY BRIGHT 1 - 16 brightness levels Continued on next page. FS-T1001 Media Recorder - 23...

  • Page 36: Date

    Set the FS-T1001 system to the current time. TIME ZONE Select the time zone, where the FS-T1001 is to be used. It is necessary to select the time zone where the FS-T1001 is to operate so that other time features accurately display local time. In addition, , see below, depends on this setting.

  • Page 37: Dst Adjust

    The display returns to the menu. SETUP DST ADJUST This preference sets the daylight savings settings on FS-T1001 to either adjust automatically (based on a set date) or based on standard or alternative settings. There are three settings: • Default...

  • Page 38: Lcd Bright

    FS-T1001 Menus LCD BRIGHT Use to set OLED backlight brightness on FS-T1001: range 1 - 16. Default is 11. KEY BRIGHT Use to set the brightness of the FS-T1001 control keys and scroll pad: range 1 - 16. Default is 11 (brightest).

  • Page 39: Tc Set

    FS-T1001 Menus TC SET Used to preset the TC (timecode) value on FS-T1001. This value is available for use by the FS-T1001 immediately after exiting Using the TC SET Value • – preset TC value is not used. EXT TC •...

  • Page 40: Retro Cache

    UTILITIES Menu Operation Comment EJECT MEDIA Safely ejects the inserted media from FS-T1001 (It is also possible to eject media by holding down the HOME key for 3 seconds while on the home screen). FORMAT Formats card.

  • Page 41: Eject Media

    After Using REPAIR DISK Move Content and Re-Format Card After using the REPAIR DISK utility, move the content from the FS-T1001 card and run the FORMAT utility before resuming recording. FILE NAME Use this function to display the actual file name of each clip.

  • Page 42: Delete Clip

    Go to menu and select UTILITY DELETE CLIP SYSTEM RESET This function resets the FS-T1001 back to its factory default settings. DIAGNOSTIC This function provides Focus technical support with diagnostic information in the event that an issue needs troubleshooting. STATUS This function shows system status such as unit internal temperature etc.

  • Page 43: Technical Specifications

    : -4 to 140 F (-20 to 60 Storage Temperature • : 10-90% (relative humidity) Humidity CAUTION: FS-T1001 can be used in hot environments. The unit's enclosure can be hot to the touch during operation in high temperatures. Physical Description Connections •...

  • Page 44: Controls

    For more information, see on page FS-T1001 Menu Controls Media Slot • Single SxS card slot with slot gasket cover. Visit the Focus website (www.focusinfo.com) to see the latest list of qualified cards. Status Display • 2.5”, 320x240 Color OLED Display Power •...

  • Page 45: Supported Input, Output And Recording Formats

    Supported Input, Output and Recording Formats Supported Input Format (HD-SDI) • 1080 59.94i/50i/29.97P/25P/23.98P or 720 59.94p/50p (Note: FS-T1001 does not support 1080i 29.97PsF, 25PsF or 23.98PsF input signals for 30P, 25P or 24P recording) • 4-channel HD-SDI embedded audio (4-ch or 2-ch: Ch1/2 or 3/4 selectable to record) •...
  • Page 46 Technical Specifications - FS-T1001 Media Recorder...

  • Page 47: Index

    HD-SDI, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, power cable 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 27, 31, 33 disconnect, 6 input, 12, 13, 16, 21, 22, 33 preview, 3, 16, 17 output, 6, 7, 16, 33 HQ, 3, 13, 20, 21, 33 FS-T1001 Media Recorder - 35...
  • Page 48 1 setup, 9 date and time, 12 SP, 3, 13, 20, 22, 33 SxS, 1, 3, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, 21, 27, XDCAM EX 28, 29, 30, 32 workflow, 1 inserting, 8 - FS-T1001 Media Recorder...
  • Page 52 FS-T1001 Media Recorder Idx 11587 (MANL-1177-05)

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