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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 ...13 The 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 xi
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 ...13 The 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 xi
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Firewire cable, one foot long, 4-pin to the FS-100 7. Power cord 6. Removable Li-Ion battery pack Missing or Damaged Components If there are missing or damaged items, contact Focus Enhancements Support for assistance. Belt clip 3. Power supply with cable and connector to 6-pin 5. 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 FS-100 unit 2. User guide 4. Introduction Unpacking 2 1 3 7 6 4 5 Verify that the FS-100 has the following items: 1.
Firewire cable, one foot long, 4-pin to the FS-100 7. Power cord 6. Removable Li-Ion battery pack Missing or Damaged Components If there are missing or damaged items, contact Focus Enhancements Support for assistance. Belt clip 3. Power supply with cable and connector to 6-pin 5. 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 FS-100 unit 2. User guide 4. Introduction Unpacking 2 1 3 7 6 4 5 Verify that the FS-100 has the following items: 1.
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... Run, and Regen timecode modes. 4 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder The FS-100 is always recorded even in the field. • Never Miss A Shot FS-100's PRE-record mode means you know up to six seconds prior to Use, Control and Update The FS-100 interfaces with a 100GB hard drive that ...are always recording. You can mount the FS-100 directly to your camcorder using a single FireWire cable that provides a recording time of start and stop on your belt. Introduction • Compact, Lightweight, Rugged Design The FireStore FS-100 weighs approximately one pound including the battery and is ...
... Run, and Regen timecode modes. 4 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder The FS-100 is always recorded even in the field. • Never Miss A Shot FS-100's PRE-record mode means you know up to six seconds prior to Use, Control and Update The FS-100 interfaces with a 100GB hard drive that ...are always recording. You can mount the FS-100 directly to your camcorder using a single FireWire cable that provides a recording time of start and stop on your belt. 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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... Error Red / Amber No Battery Installed / Battery Error Amber, flashing Insufficient Voltage to Charger Table 2: Status LED States LED Indicates Off Power OFF Green Power ON (Power On but there is no activity.) Orange, solid Playback Orange, fluttering Hard drive being accessed during playback. Red, solid Recording Mode Red, blinking Recording Pause 10 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder
... Error Red / Amber No Battery Installed / Battery Error Amber, flashing Insufficient Voltage to Charger Table 2: Status LED States LED Indicates Off Power OFF Green Power ON (Power On but there is no activity.) Orange, solid Playback Orange, fluttering Hard drive being accessed during playback. Red, solid Recording Mode Red, blinking Recording Pause 10 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder
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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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... supply into an electric outlet. 18 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Connect the line cord to charge. The FS-100 is first necessary to an AC power source. • Before operating the FS-100 with or without a battery installed, connect the unit to fully charge the battery. To operate the FS-100 without battery installed). Quickstart Powering the FS-100 • The FS-100 operation without a battery installed.
... supply into an electric outlet. 18 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Connect the line cord to charge. The FS-100 is first necessary to an AC power source. • Before operating the FS-100 with or without a battery installed, connect the unit to fully charge the battery. To operate the FS-100 without battery installed). Quickstart Powering the FS-100 • The FS-100 operation without a battery installed.
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... latch slot, and touching the floor of inserting the battery. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 19 Position the battery pack, as shown above, so that the battery compartment is up. Quickstart Installing / Removing the Battery Pack Installing a Battery Latch Slot Battery Latch Hook Gently press DOWN while sliding battery pack FORWARD Latch Battery Pack Guides Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Place the unit...
... latch slot, and touching the floor of inserting the battery. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 19 Position the battery pack, as shown above, so that the battery compartment is up. Quickstart Installing / Removing the Battery Pack Installing a Battery Latch Slot Battery Latch Hook Gently press DOWN while sliding battery pack FORWARD Latch Battery Pack Guides Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Place the unit...
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... the computer outputs at the Focus Enhancements web store, www.focusinfo.com/sales/store. 20 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Use Only Original Focus Enhancements FS-BC Battery Chargers There are available from Focus Enhancements. The charge LED lights when the FS-100 is possible, consult the computer's specifications. For information on the charge LED, refer to the...
... the computer outputs at the Focus Enhancements web store, www.focusinfo.com/sales/store. 20 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Use Only Original Focus Enhancements FS-BC Battery Chargers There are available from Focus Enhancements. The charge LED lights when the FS-100 is possible, consult the computer's specifications. For information on the charge LED, refer to the...
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...5: Connect the other end of the FireWire, 1394, cable to the HVX200 documentation. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 21 Step 2: Locate the FireWire/DV/iLink (or similar) connector on the video camera. FS-100 Supplied with the FS-100. Turn on your video camera. HVX200 FireWire Connector The FireWire connector on page 19.... For more information, refer to your video camera. Turn on the top of the FS-100. If you have installed and charged the battery, see Installing / Removing the Battery Pack on the HVX200 is provided with 4-pin to 6-pin FireWire Cable A 4-pin to 6-pin...
...5: Connect the other end of the FireWire, 1394, cable to the HVX200 documentation. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 21 Step 2: Locate the FireWire/DV/iLink (or similar) connector on the video camera. FS-100 Supplied with the FS-100. Turn on your video camera. HVX200 FireWire Connector The FireWire connector on page 19.... For more information, refer to your video camera. Turn on the top of the FS-100. If you have installed and charged the battery, see Installing / Removing the Battery Pack on the HVX200 is provided with 4-pin to 6-pin FireWire Cable A 4-pin to 6-pin...
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...Number The volume number is powered exclusively from the battery. 5. Time remaining on page 62 for more information. 9. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 39 Current Function: Symbol and Description Refer to Functions Screen on the disk. 7. Battery Life Gauge This gauge is accurate only when the... unit is always 1 unless multiple FS-100's are connected. 3. Timecode Value Either ...
...Number The volume number is powered exclusively from the battery. 5. Time remaining on page 62 for more information. 9. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 39 Current Function: Symbol and Description Refer to Functions Screen on the disk. 7. Battery Life Gauge This gauge is accurate only when the... unit is always 1 unless multiple FS-100's are connected. 3. Timecode Value Either ...
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...backlight on. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 55 Alarm On, Off Default is On. • When the alarm is enabled, pressing any button pad button turns the backlight back on. Version FS-100 Functions VERSION 2.0.0.04070406 NTSC FS-100 BACK This screen displays: • FS-100 Firmware version • SD video of the unit. • FS-100 model LCD.... • LCDLIGHT AUTO Turns off the backlight after one minute, pressing any button on the FS100 produces audio feedback. • The FS-100 alarm triggers when conditions such as low battery charge, low disk space, or over heating occur.
...backlight on. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 55 Alarm On, Off Default is On. • When the alarm is enabled, pressing any button pad button turns the backlight back on. Version FS-100 Functions VERSION 2.0.0.04070406 NTSC FS-100 BACK This screen displays: • FS-100 Firmware version • SD video of the unit. • FS-100 model LCD.... • LCDLIGHT AUTO Turns off the backlight after one minute, pressing any button on the FS100 produces audio feedback. • The FS-100 alarm triggers when conditions such as low battery charge, low disk space, or over heating occur.
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This screen may assist Focus Enhancements Technical Support in determining power and thermal problems with your unit. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 77 Status FS-100 Functions STATUS SUPPLY1: 1.83V SUPPLY2: 3.27V SUPPLY3: 4.89V BATTERY: 12.56V TEMP : 39c BACK The FS-100 Status screen provides details of the systems power state as well as internal temperature.
This screen may assist Focus Enhancements Technical Support in determining power and thermal problems with your unit. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 77 Status FS-100 Functions STATUS SUPPLY1: 1.83V SUPPLY2: 3.27V SUPPLY3: 4.89V BATTERY: 12.56V TEMP : 39c BACK The FS-100 Status screen provides details of the systems power state as well as internal temperature.
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... stream) FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 101 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) In DVCPROHD REC mode the unit accepts 720P and 1080i video from DVCPROHD compatible devices, such as the Panasonic AG...
... stream) FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 101 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) In DVCPROHD REC mode the unit accepts 720P and 1080i video from DVCPROHD compatible devices, such as the Panasonic AG...
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.../s) mode supports 720 50p/60p and 1080 50i/60i (model dependent) from DVCPROHD camcorders with the RawDV file format. 102 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 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)...Control (1 x 3.5mm mini jack) Power • 15V DC, 7.5W • Mini-jack power connector • Custom Removable Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack (90 minutes estimated run-time) Audio/Video/Timecode Specification • 25Mb/s and 50 Mb/s, 8-bit 4:1:1 (NTSC-DV) or 4:2:0 (PALDV) video (model ...
.../s) mode supports 720 50p/60p and 1080 50i/60i (model dependent) from DVCPROHD camcorders with the RawDV file format. 102 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder 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)...Control (1 x 3.5mm mini jack) Power • 15V DC, 7.5W • Mini-jack power connector • Custom Removable Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack (90 minutes estimated run-time) Audio/Video/Timecode Specification • 25Mb/s and 50 Mb/s, 8-bit 4:1:1 (NTSC-DV) or 4:2:0 (PALDV) video (model ...
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Description Battery power is getting too hot for normal operation. DISK ERROR XXX Lost Disk Communication. Download correct software and perform upgrade again. The unit is low. Transfer files off the drive and format it before attempting to action that upgrade file exists. 104 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Contact Focus Enhancements Technical Support. WRONG PRODUCT...
Description Battery power is getting too hot for normal operation. DISK ERROR XXX Lost Disk Communication. Download correct software and perform upgrade again. The unit is low. Transfer files off the drive and format it before attempting to action that upgrade file exists. 104 FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Contact Focus Enhancements Technical Support. WRONG PRODUCT...
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...FS-100 • 90 days, accessories including the battery Shock and Vibration • Operating 50cm / Non operating 100cm • 5Hz to 60Hz 1G constant Temperature • Operating: 0-35º C (35 - 95º F) • Operating humidity: 30% to 90% RH • Storage temperatures: -20 to 60° C (-4° to www.focusinfo.com. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder... 105 Technical Specifications Miscellaneous Files fwxdc.dat The fwxdc.dat file is located in the root directory of the FS-100's hard drive. It is a cache file ...
...FS-100 • 90 days, accessories including the battery Shock and Vibration • Operating 50cm / Non operating 100cm • 5Hz to 60Hz 1G constant Temperature • Operating: 0-35º C (35 - 95º F) • Operating humidity: 30% to 90% RH • Storage temperatures: -20 to 60° C (-4° to www.focusinfo.com. FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder... 105 Technical Specifications Miscellaneous Files fwxdc.dat The fwxdc.dat file is located in the root directory of the FS-100's hard drive. It is a cache file ...