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... not installed and used in accordance with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors. Regulations and Safety Focus Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA. 95008 Model Number: FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Date of the following: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the...
... not installed and used in accordance with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors. Regulations and Safety Focus Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA. 95008 Model Number: FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Date of the following: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the...
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... the following the operating instructions. Accessories and Replacement Parts Use only attachments and accessories recommended by the operating instructions. Unauthorized substitution of parts can result in damage and often requires extensive work by Focus Enhancements. • Install this device on a sturdy, level surface, away from moisture and dust. • Heat Locate this device away from the power outlet and refer servicing to rain or...
... the following the operating instructions. Accessories and Replacement Parts Use only attachments and accessories recommended by the operating instructions. Unauthorized substitution of parts can result in damage and often requires extensive work by Focus Enhancements. • Install this device on a sturdy, level surface, away from moisture and dust. • Heat Locate this device away from the power outlet and refer servicing to rain or...
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... FS-100 System Information Screens 41 Record Screens 42 Normal Record 43 PRE-REC Record Mode 43 PRE-REC Disk Record Mode 44 Loop Record 45 Saving Loop Record Clips 45 Snap Record 45 Time Lapse Record 46 Format Screen 47 DV Formats 47 HDD Mode Screen 49 Setting Up Master and Slave FS-100 51 Setup Screens 52 Date 54 Time 54 Version 55 LCD Light On, Off, Auto 55 Alarm On, Off 55 Stop Frame, No video 56 EXT CTL OFF, Pause, Frame, File 56 TIME CODE...
... FS-100 System Information Screens 41 Record Screens 42 Normal Record 43 PRE-REC Record Mode 43 PRE-REC Disk Record Mode 44 Loop Record 45 Saving Loop Record Clips 45 Snap Record 45 Time Lapse Record 46 Format Screen 47 DV Formats 47 HDD Mode Screen 49 Setting Up Master and Slave FS-100 51 Setup Screens 52 Date 54 Time 54 Version 55 LCD Light On, Off, Auto 55 Alarm On, Off 55 Stop Frame, No video 56 EXT CTL OFF, Pause, Frame, File 56 TIME CODE...
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.../DV only 68 Delete Clip 69 Format Disk 70 Repair Disk 71 Repair Clip 72 File Name 73 Upgrade 74 Upgrade Errors 75 System Reset 76 Diagnostic 76 Status 77 Reels Screen 78 Placing a Clip in a Reel 78 Using a Wired Remote Control 79 Play Screen 80 Play From Screen 81 Control Screen 82 LCD Display Symbols and Text 85 FS-100: Using with a Computer 87 Initial Setup 88 Mounting the FS-100 in Windows 89 FS-100 and FAT 32...
.../DV only 68 Delete Clip 69 Format Disk 70 Repair Disk 71 Repair Clip 72 File Name 73 Upgrade 74 Upgrade Errors 75 System Reset 76 Diagnostic 76 Status 77 Reels Screen 78 Placing a Clip in a Reel 78 Using a Wired Remote Control 79 Play Screen 80 Play From Screen 81 Control Screen 82 LCD Display Symbols and Text 85 FS-100: Using with a Computer 87 Initial Setup 88 Mounting the FS-100 in Windows 89 FS-100 and FAT 32...
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... record digital video streams up to and including 100Mb/s. The FireStore FS100 is connected to a computer the clips are immediately available for purchasing a Focus Enhancements' FireStore FS-100 portable direct-to disk in a small, rugged and shock proof chassis. In addition, the FS-100 is a standalone device that easy. |In addition, the FS-100 can save hundreds of hours a year by recording clips to -edit (DTE) disk recorder. The FS-100...
... record digital video streams up to and including 100Mb/s. The FireStore FS100 is connected to a computer the clips are immediately available for purchasing a Focus Enhancements' FireStore FS-100 portable direct-to disk in a small, rugged and shock proof chassis. In addition, the FS-100 is a standalone device that easy. |In addition, the FS-100 can save hundreds of hours a year by recording clips to -edit (DTE) disk recorder. The FS-100...
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... designed to withstand the rigors of start and stop on your camcorder using the optional camera mount kit, or clip the FS-100 directly to Use, Control and Update The FS-100 interfaces with a 100GB hard drive that passes audio, video, timecode and control information. Power the FS-100 using slim, removable battery packs or power it using the supplied AC adapter. • Easy to your clip. • PRE-REC Disk and Loop Record modes. • Scene Marking: This allows...
... designed to withstand the rigors of start and stop on your camcorder using the optional camera mount kit, or clip the FS-100 directly to Use, Control and Update The FS-100 interfaces with a 100GB hard drive that passes audio, video, timecode and control information. Power the FS-100 using slim, removable battery packs or power it using the supplied AC adapter. • Easy to your clip. • PRE-REC Disk and Loop Record modes. • Scene Marking: This allows...
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Quickstart This section provides the following information necessary for using the FS-100 as quickly as possible. Physical Description and Basic Controls 6 The FS-100 Menu System 14 Connecting the FS-100 to AC Power 18 Installing / Removing the Battery Pack 19 Connecting a FS-100 to a DV/HD Camcorder 21 Record and Playback with the FS-100 22 Power On the FS-100 23 Select HDD Recorder Mode 24 Select a DV File Format 25 Set Time and Date 26 Record With the FS-100 28 Manual Recording 30 Syncro Slave 31 Tapeless 32 Playback on the FS-100 35 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 5
Quickstart This section provides the following information necessary for using the FS-100 as quickly as possible. Physical Description and Basic Controls 6 The FS-100 Menu System 14 Connecting the FS-100 to AC Power 18 Installing / Removing the Battery Pack 19 Connecting a FS-100 to a DV/HD Camcorder 21 Record and Playback with the FS-100 22 Power On the FS-100 23 Select HDD Recorder Mode 24 Select a DV File Format 25 Set Time and Date 26 Record With the FS-100 28 Manual Recording 30 Syncro Slave 31 Tapeless 32 Playback on the FS-100 35 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 5
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... if the Alarm function is ON, the FS-100, makes an audible beep indicating it is turning off the FS-100, hold down the STOP button for more information. Forward Index XX| Use this button to the next clip in any transport mode, press this button to skip forward to Pause the FS-100. Pause, STOP and Power OFF While in the Home screen, and in STOP and PLAY modes. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 9 Press...
... if the Alarm function is ON, the FS-100, makes an audible beep indicating it is turning off the FS-100, hold down the STOP button for more information. Forward Index XX| Use this button to the next clip in any transport mode, press this button to skip forward to Pause the FS-100. Pause, STOP and Power OFF While in the Home screen, and in STOP and PLAY modes. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 9 Press...
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... button is identical to Functions Screen on page 62 for more information. • Setup Contains the controls for setting and reviewing the FS-100 configuration: - View Firmware Version - LCDLight ON - TC REGEN (regenerate) - Diagnostic - Alarm OFF - Stop Frame - LCDLight AUTO - EXT CTL PAUSE - Repair Disk - Status • Functions Contains user definable function button selections. EXT CTL FRAME - Refer to changing the setting in its corresponding menu. EXT CTL FILE - TC SET 16 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...
... button is identical to Functions Screen on page 62 for more information. • Setup Contains the controls for setting and reviewing the FS-100 configuration: - View Firmware Version - LCDLight ON - TC REGEN (regenerate) - Diagnostic - Alarm OFF - Stop Frame - LCDLight AUTO - EXT CTL PAUSE - Repair Disk - Status • Functions Contains user definable function button selections. EXT CTL FRAME - Refer to changing the setting in its corresponding menu. EXT CTL FILE - TC SET 16 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder...
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... and persist through power cycles. To change them, repeat the steps outlined above. 22 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Before using the FS-100, set up the unit as outlined in the following sections: Power On the FS-100 23 Select HDD Recorder Mode 24 Select a DV File Format 25 Set Time and Date 26 Record With the FS-100 28 Manual Recording 30 Syncro Slave 31 Tapeless 32 Playback on the FS-100 35 The values...
... and persist through power cycles. To change them, repeat the steps outlined above. 22 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Before using the FS-100, set up the unit as outlined in the following sections: Power On the FS-100 23 Select HDD Recorder Mode 24 Select a DV File Format 25 Set Time and Date 26 Record With the FS-100 28 Manual Recording 30 Syncro Slave 31 Tapeless 32 Playback on the FS-100 35 The values...
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.../DV REC. FIRESTORE FS-100 PORTABLE DTE RECORDER Step 3: The Home screen appears when the FS-100 first powers up. STOP 1COUNTER 00:00:14:02 DISK 1 168 min REEL SYNC DISP LOCK Select HDD Recorder Mode Step 1: Press the Right navigation button two times until the HDD Mode display appears. HDD MODE -DVCPROHD REC DVCPRO50 REC DVCPRO/DV REC DD DRIVE Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Use the Down...
.../DV REC. FIRESTORE FS-100 PORTABLE DTE RECORDER Step 3: The Home screen appears when the FS-100 first powers up. STOP 1COUNTER 00:00:14:02 DISK 1 168 min REEL SYNC DISP LOCK Select HDD Recorder Mode Step 1: Press the Right navigation button two times until the HDD Mode display appears. HDD MODE -DVCPROHD REC DVCPRO50 REC DVCPRO/DV REC DD DRIVE Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Use the Down...
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... file format that supports the preferred NLE system. FS-100 Stores Multiple Recorder Mode/DV File Format Combinations FS-100 stores a unique file format setting for each recorder mode in the following: DV FORMATS RAW DV -AVI TYPE1 AVI TYPE2 CANOPUS AVI Step 1: Use the Up and Down navigation buttons to the left of a list item indicates that are capable of supported applications and their associated formats, visit the website: http://www.firestore...
... file format that supports the preferred NLE system. FS-100 Stores Multiple Recorder Mode/DV File Format Combinations FS-100 stores a unique file format setting for each recorder mode in the following: DV FORMATS RAW DV -AVI TYPE1 AVI TYPE2 CANOPUS AVI Step 1: Use the Up and Down navigation buttons to the left of a list item indicates that are capable of supported applications and their associated formats, visit the website: http://www.firestore...
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... V 1 . 0. 0 -LCDLIGHT ON Step 2: Use the Down navigation button to highlight the date and press the Right navigation button to access the Set Date screen. Step 1: Press the Right navigation button several times until the Setup display appears on the screen as BACK on the Setup Screen. 26 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Quickstart Set Time and Date Date and Time Must Be Set The date and time must be indicated on...
... V 1 . 0. 0 -LCDLIGHT ON Step 2: Use the Down navigation button to highlight the date and press the Right navigation button to access the Set Date screen. Step 1: Press the Right navigation button several times until the Setup display appears on the screen as BACK on the Setup Screen. 26 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Quickstart Set Time and Date Date and Time Must Be Set The date and time must be indicated on...
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FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 27 mode.) Press the right-most Function button indicated as BACK on the Setup Screen. Use the Right and Left navigation buttons to the section, Setup Screens on the Setup function, refer to highlight the Hour, Minute, and Second. (Time is indicated in 24hr. For more information on page 52. The following screen appears: SET TIME 11 : 21 : 13 HH : MM : SS BACK...
FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 27 mode.) Press the right-most Function button indicated as BACK on the Setup Screen. Use the Right and Left navigation buttons to the section, Setup Screens on the Setup function, refer to highlight the Hour, Minute, and Second. (Time is indicated in 24hr. For more information on page 52. The following screen appears: SET TIME 11 : 21 : 13 HH : MM : SS BACK...
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Control recording with camcorders that have FS-100 compatible external control or tapeless trigger functionality. Time and date are set . 3. Recording format is loaded in Connecting a FS-100 to a DV/HD Camcorder on . 5. Tapeless Control If the camcorder supports Tapeless control function, tapeless recording is connected to the video camera according to the explanation in the camera. Otherwise, the FS-100 control panel keys must be used to function. • AV/C AV/C is controlled by an external FireWire device, such as...
Control recording with camcorders that have FS-100 compatible external control or tapeless trigger functionality. Time and date are set . 3. Recording format is loaded in Connecting a FS-100 to a DV/HD Camcorder on . 5. Tapeless Control If the camcorder supports Tapeless control function, tapeless recording is connected to the video camera according to the explanation in the camera. Otherwise, the FS-100 control panel keys must be used to function. • AV/C AV/C is controlled by an external FireWire device, such as...
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... the menu, the Home screen appears with the Pause indicator displayed in the upper left -hand corner along with the FS-100. • Syncro Slave mode requires that the FS-100 is Local. Press the Select navigation button. Now the FS-100 will record at the same time the camcorder records to select Syncro Slave. The default value is following the record state of the connected camcorder...
... the menu, the Home screen appears with the Pause indicator displayed in the upper left -hand corner along with the FS-100. • Syncro Slave mode requires that the FS-100 is Local. Press the Select navigation button. Now the FS-100 will record at the same time the camcorder records to select Syncro Slave. The default value is following the record state of the connected camcorder...
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display. FIRESTORE FS-100 PORTABLE DTE RECORDER 38 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder SETUP 01 / 16 / 06 09 : 30 : 19 V 1 . 0. 0 -LCDLIGHT ON Menu Title Appears at any time. • A link to another display, which only one can be active at the top of options, in the display. Welcome Screen The Welcome screen appears briefly after boot-up, and automatically switches to the previous or next between the items in...
display. FIRESTORE FS-100 PORTABLE DTE RECORDER 38 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder SETUP 01 / 16 / 06 09 : 30 : 19 V 1 . 0. 0 -LCDLIGHT ON Menu Title Appears at any time. • A link to another display, which only one can be active at the top of options, in the display. Welcome Screen The Welcome screen appears briefly after boot-up, and automatically switches to the previous or next between the items in...
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... storage for longer recording. Identifying Master/Slave Volumes During Record/Playback When two FS-100s are needed. USE EXT FS-100 permits the connecting of two FS-100 together to itself until full and then continues recording on the Home screen will display 1-xxx when the master unit is recording or playing back and 2xx if it is the slave. 50 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder FS-100 Functions • USE EXT FS-100 Use this option when longer recording times...
... storage for longer recording. Identifying Master/Slave Volumes During Record/Playback When two FS-100s are needed. USE EXT FS-100 permits the connecting of two FS-100 together to itself until full and then continues recording on the Home screen will display 1-xxx when the master unit is recording or playing back and 2xx if it is the slave. 50 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder FS-100 Functions • USE EXT FS-100 Use this option when longer recording times...
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..., i.e. TIME CODE EXT, REC RUN, FREE RUN, REGEN The following are not mutually exclusive as the number that number. • TC REGEN When the FS-100 powers up in TC REGEN mode, it: • Reads the timecode of the next recording session. A power cycle resets the TC record value to the TC SET value. • TC FREE RUN This function causes the FS-100 to begin counting using the...
..., i.e. TIME CODE EXT, REC RUN, FREE RUN, REGEN The following are not mutually exclusive as the number that number. • TC REGEN When the FS-100 powers up in TC REGEN mode, it: • Reads the timecode of the next recording session. A power cycle resets the TC record value to the TC SET value. • TC FREE RUN This function causes the FS-100 to begin counting using the...
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... "Control Screen" on page 82. For more details refer to capture the video footage for Unsupported NLE If a desired NLE is not supported by Focus Enhancements DTE, it was necessary to capture / digitize the footage using a video capture card. For most computer based DV/HD NLE systems. This section contains the following: Initial Setup 88 Mounting the FS-100 in Windows 89 FS-100...
... "Control Screen" on page 82. For more details refer to capture the video footage for Unsupported NLE If a desired NLE is not supported by Focus Enhancements DTE, it was necessary to capture / digitize the footage using a video capture card. For most computer based DV/HD NLE systems. This section contains the following: Initial Setup 88 Mounting the FS-100 in Windows 89 FS-100...
