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... 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 Manufacture: Reference the Serial Number label attached to radio communications. FCC Class A This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are...
... 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 Manufacture: Reference the Serial Number label attached to radio communications. FCC Class A This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are...
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Table of Contents Introduction 1 DTE Eliminates Pre-edit Processing 1 Unpacking 2 Features 3 FS-100 Features 3 Quickstart 5 Physical Description and Basic Controls 6 Front Panel Controls 6 LCD Display 6 Function buttons (A, B, C 6 Power On Button 7 Navigation ... FS-100 Menu System 14 Outline of Menu and Option Screens 15 Powering the FS-100 18 Connecting the FS-100 to AC Power 18 Installing / Removing the Battery Pack 19 Installing a Battery 19 Removing a Battery 19 Charging the Battery 20 Connecting a FS-100 to a DV/HD Camcorder 21 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder ...
Table of Contents Introduction 1 DTE Eliminates Pre-edit Processing 1 Unpacking 2 Features 3 FS-100 Features 3 Quickstart 5 Physical Description and Basic Controls 6 Front Panel Controls 6 LCD Display 6 Function buttons (A, B, C 6 Power On Button 7 Navigation ... FS-100 Menu System 14 Outline of Menu and Option Screens 15 Powering the FS-100 18 Connecting the FS-100 to AC Power 18 Installing / Removing the Battery Pack 19 Installing a Battery 19 Removing a Battery 19 Charging the Battery 20 Connecting a FS-100 to a DV/HD Camcorder 21 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder ...
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... 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 Configuring AG-HVX200 and Recording 33 Recording Timecode in the File 33 Playback on the FS-100 34 FS-100 Functions 37 ... 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 EXT, REC RUN, FREE RUN, REGEN . 57 TC SET 58 UB SET 59 xii FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder
... 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 Configuring AG-HVX200 and Recording 33 Recording Timecode in the File 33 Playback on the FS-100 34 FS-100 Functions 37 ... 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 EXT, REC RUN, FREE RUN, REGEN . 57 TC SET 58 UB SET 59 xii FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder
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... 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 91 Using Avid OMF Clips 92 Dismounting the FS-100 (Windows 95 Mounting the FS-100 (Macintosh 96 Dismounting the FS-100 (Macintosh 97 Mounting Hardware 98 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder xiii
... 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 91 Using Avid OMF Clips 92 Dismounting the FS-100 (Windows 95 Mounting the FS-100 (Macintosh 96 Dismounting the FS-100 (Macintosh 97 Mounting Hardware 98 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder xiii
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Table of Contents Mounting FS-100 to a Camcorder 98 Clipping to a Belt 99 Technical Specifications 101 Physical Description 101 Input/Outputs 101 Power 102 Audio/Video/Timecode Specification 102 DTE File Formats 103 Disk Information 103 Log Files 104 Error Messages 104 Miscellaneous Files 105 fwxdc.dat 105 Warranty 105 Shock and Vibration 105 Temperature 105 Compatible Camcorders and Accessories 105 xiv FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder
Table of Contents Mounting FS-100 to a Camcorder 98 Clipping to a Belt 99 Technical Specifications 101 Physical Description 101 Input/Outputs 101 Power 102 Audio/Video/Timecode Specification 102 DTE File Formats 103 Disk Information 103 Log Files 104 Error Messages 104 Miscellaneous Files 105 fwxdc.dat 105 Warranty 105 Shock and Vibration 105 Temperature 105 Compatible Camcorders and Accessories 105 xiv FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder
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... to disk in a small, rugged and shock proof chassis. If you for the Panasonic HVX200 P2 DVCPROHD camcorder. These capabilities make the FS-100 the perfect companion for purchasing a Focus Enhancements' FireStore FS-100 portable direct-to-edit (DTE) disk recorder. Introduction Thank you edit with applications from Adobe, Apple, Avid, Canopus, Matrox, Pinnacle, Sony, Ulead, and many P2...
... to disk in a small, rugged and shock proof chassis. If you for the Panasonic HVX200 P2 DVCPROHD camcorder. These capabilities make the FS-100 the perfect companion for purchasing a Focus Enhancements' FireStore FS-100 portable direct-to-edit (DTE) disk recorder. Introduction Thank you edit with applications from Adobe, Apple, Avid, Canopus, Matrox, Pinnacle, Sony, Ulead, and many P2...
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Firewire cable, one foot long, 4-pin to the FS-100 7. Power cord 6. Power supply with cable and connector to 6-pin 5. Removable Li-Ion battery pack Missing or Damaged Components If there are missing or damaged items, contact Focus Enhancements Support for assistance. USA Email: [email protected] USA Eelephone: +1 763-398-1658 EMEA Email: [email protected] EMEA Telephone: +49 4307 - 83 58 58 2 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder User guide 4. Introduction Unpacking 2 1 3 7 6 4 5 Verify that the FS-100 has the following items: 1. Belt clip 3. FS-100 unit 2.
Firewire cable, one foot long, 4-pin to the FS-100 7. Power cord 6. Power supply with cable and connector to 6-pin 5. Removable Li-Ion battery pack Missing or Damaged Components If there are missing or damaged items, contact Focus Enhancements Support for assistance. USA Email: [email protected] USA Eelephone: +1 763-398-1658 EMEA Email: [email protected] EMEA Telephone: +49 4307 - 83 58 58 2 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder User guide 4. Introduction Unpacking 2 1 3 7 6 4 5 Verify that the FS-100 has the following items: 1. Belt clip 3. FS-100 unit 2.
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... (.avi) QuickTime 24p (.mov) • Fast and Efficient Editing When shooting is necessary to edit in Recording Now, simultaneously record to a Mac or PC editing system like a typical FireWire hard disk drive. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 3 Introduction Features FS-100 Features The FS-100 offers the following features: • Tapeless acquisition Especially equipped camcorders permit the use of Direct To...
... (.avi) QuickTime 24p (.mov) • Fast and Efficient Editing When shooting is necessary to edit in Recording Now, simultaneously record to a Mac or PC editing system like a typical FireWire hard disk drive. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 3 Introduction Features FS-100 Features The FS-100 offers the following features: • Tapeless acquisition Especially equipped camcorders permit the use of Direct To...
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.... • Loop playback modes. • Free Run, Rec Run, and Regen timecode modes. 4 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder In addition, these units are always recording. The programmable, seconds of electronic shock cache ensures that your camcorder using a single FireWire cable that provides... audio, video, timecode and control information. The FS-100 features a comprehensive backlit display, menu system and buttons allowing easy control and management. Introduction • Compact, Lightweight, Rugged Design The FireStore FS-100 weighs approximately one pound including the battery and is...
.... • Loop playback modes. • Free Run, Rec Run, and Regen timecode modes. 4 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder In addition, these units are always recording. The programmable, seconds of electronic shock cache ensures that your camcorder using a single FireWire cable that provides... audio, video, timecode and control information. The FS-100 features a comprehensive backlit display, menu system and buttons allowing easy control and management. Introduction • Compact, Lightweight, Rugged Design The FireStore FS-100 weighs approximately one pound including the battery and is...
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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 Quickstart This section provides the following information necessary for using the FS-100 as quickly as possible.
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... Stop button Speaker LCD Display This is a backlit, 14 character by 7 line dot matrix display. To correct, hold the SELECT button down for more information. 6 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Refer to the unit, the LCD could go blank. Function buttons (A, B, C) Below the FS-100 LCD display are three user-defined function buttons: A (left), B (center), and C (right).
... Stop button Speaker LCD Display This is a backlit, 14 character by 7 line dot matrix display. To correct, hold the SELECT button down for more information. 6 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Refer to the unit, the LCD could go blank. Function buttons (A, B, C) Below the FS-100 LCD display are three user-defined function buttons: A (left), B (center), and C (right).
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Alarm OFF If the Alarm feature is turning off , the FS-100 beeps, indicating that it is set to navigate through the FS-100 menus. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 7 Quickstart Power On Button The Power ON button provides two functions. • Power ON Turn on the FS-100. • Reset FS-100 • FS-100 first must be powered on. • Hold down the Power...
Alarm OFF If the Alarm feature is turning off , the FS-100 beeps, indicating that it is set to navigate through the FS-100 menus. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 7 Quickstart Power On Button The Power ON button provides two functions. • Power ON Turn on the FS-100. • Reset FS-100 • FS-100 first must be powered on. • Hold down the Power...
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... selected clip. Play X Press this button once when the FS-100 is in the Forward Search section. Pressing the Record button while recording, causes the current clip to start recording. Back Search WW Press this button to play video at speeds different than real-time. 8 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder This button is created without dropping any frames. Forward Search...
... selected clip. Play X Press this button once when the FS-100 is in the Forward Search section. Pressing the Record button while recording, causes the current clip to start recording. Back Search WW Press this button to play video at speeds different than real-time. 8 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder This button is created without dropping any frames. Forward Search...
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...and Reverse Search modes, some camcorders do not display video when played-back from an external device, such as the FS-100. Press this button to return the FS-100 to the beginning of the current clip when in sequence to return the FS100 to the previous clip during playback. In... in STOP and PLAY modes. This mode works both in the search speed, i.e. Press it is first necessary to backward search speeds. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 9 Quickstart Fast Forward and Reverse Pressing the Forward Search button multiple times results in increases in forward and reverse functions.
...and Reverse Search modes, some camcorders do not display video when played-back from an external device, such as the FS-100. Press this button to return the FS-100 to the beginning of the current clip when in sequence to return the FS100 to the previous clip during playback. In... in STOP and PLAY modes. This mode works both in the search speed, i.e. Press it is first necessary to backward search speeds. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 9 Quickstart Fast Forward and Reverse Pressing the Forward Search button multiple times results in increases in forward and reverse functions.
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Red, solid Recording Mode Red, blinking Recording Pause 10 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Quickstart Top Panel The top panel contains the following connectors and LEDs: Remote Control (Serial Connector) Computer (FireWire Connector) Camera (FireWire Connector) Status LED Charge ...
Red, solid Recording Mode Red, blinking Recording Pause 10 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Quickstart Top Panel The top panel contains the following connectors and LEDs: Remote Control (Serial Connector) Computer (FireWire Connector) Camera (FireWire Connector) Status LED Charge ...
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Cooling Vents Do Not Block 12 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Quickstart Rear Panel The rear panel contains the following important items: Fan Intake Vent Do Not Block Belt Clip Post Battery Compartment Latch Battery Compartment Side Panel The side panel contains cooling vents as illustrated below.
Cooling Vents Do Not Block 12 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Quickstart Rear Panel The rear panel contains the following important items: Fan Intake Vent Do Not Block Belt Clip Post Battery Compartment Latch Battery Compartment Side Panel The side panel contains cooling vents as illustrated below.
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Quickstart Bottom Panel The FS-100 bottom panel features a single 2-pin DC power connector. DC Power Connector Internal Speaker Cooling Vent Do Not Block Internal Speaker An internal speaker provides alarms and audible feedback. However, the power, temperature, and disk capacity alarms are always active. To disable the audible feedback, go to the Settings menu and select ALARM OFF. Connect the supplied AC power adapter here. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 13
Quickstart Bottom Panel The FS-100 bottom panel features a single 2-pin DC power connector. DC Power Connector Internal Speaker Cooling Vent Do Not Block Internal Speaker An internal speaker provides alarms and audible feedback. However, the power, temperature, and disk capacity alarms are always active. To disable the audible feedback, go to the Settings menu and select ALARM OFF. Connect the supplied AC power adapter here. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 13
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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 Left or Right navigation buttons.. Welcome Screen Home Screen 14 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder
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 Left or Right navigation buttons.. Welcome Screen Home Screen 14 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder
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FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 15 Returning to the Top of Menu or Home screen To get back to the Home screen: • Highlight the screen title at the top of the screen. • Press the Select button. • Welcome Only appears for several seconds upon power up. • Home Gateway screen for placement in FS-100 Functions...
FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 15 Returning to the Top of Menu or Home screen To get back to the Home screen: • Highlight the screen title at the top of the screen. • Press the Select button. • Welcome Only appears for several seconds upon power up. • Home Gateway screen for placement in FS-100 Functions...
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...; Setup Contains the controls for setting and reviewing the FS-100 configuration: - Stop No Video - Alarm ON - Stop Frame - Organize P2 - Repair Disk - Upgrade - Refer to changing the setting in its corresponding menu. View Firmware Version - Delete Clip - LCDLight AUTO - TC SET 16 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder LCDLight ON - EXT CTL FRAME - Set Date (MM/DD...
...; Setup Contains the controls for setting and reviewing the FS-100 configuration: - Stop No Video - Alarm ON - Stop Frame - Organize P2 - Repair Disk - Upgrade - Refer to changing the setting in its corresponding menu. View Firmware Version - Delete Clip - LCDLight AUTO - TC SET 16 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder LCDLight ON - EXT CTL FRAME - Set Date (MM/DD...