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FS100
DVCPROHD DVCPRO50 DVCPRO/DV
Portable DTE Recorder
User Guide
Release 1.0
Part Number: MANL-1023-06
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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.
EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE
INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS COMPLETE AND
ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF PRINTING; HOWEVER, THE
INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT
TO CHANGE.
Copyright 2006 Focus Enhancements
All Rights Reserved
The material contained in this document is also protected by
copyright laws of the United States of America and other
countries. It may not be reproduced or distributed in any form by
any means, altered in any fashion, or stored in a data base or
retrieval system, without express written permission of FOCUS
ENHANCEMENTS.
FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS cannot be responsible for
unauthorized use of equipment and will not make allowance or
credit for unauthorized use or access.
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Contacting FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS:
Office Hours: Monday through Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00PM (Central Time)
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 763-398-1658
Fax: 763-571-7688
Address: Focus Enhancements, Inc.
1370 Dell Avenue
Campbell, CA. 95008
www.focusinfo.com
Serial Number
The serial number for this equipment is located on the back of the
unit. Please write this serial number on the enclosed warranty
card and keep it in a secure area.
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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
the unit.
FCC Class A
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables
and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment.
To prevent electromagnetic interf erence with electric appliances
such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and
connectors.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause h armful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, correct the interference by
one or more of the following:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• 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.
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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
C-Tick logo and statement go here
European Union
CE logo and statement go here
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Safety
Symbols
In the FS-100 Unit
This symbol indicates the presence of an uninsulated
Dangerous V oltage within the product’s en closure that
may constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
In the FS-100 Documentation
This symbol indicates important operating or maintenance (servicing) information that the user should read and understand.
This symbol indicates supplementary information about features, functions, or operations that may be of interest to the user.
Documentation
Read, Retain, and Follow Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before
the product is operated.
• Retain Documentation
Place documentation in a secure place for future reference on
operating and safety instructions.
• Follow All Operating and Safety Instructions
• Pay Attention to All Warnings
Warnings are provided to protect the operator, the equipment,
and content.
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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.
ON / OFF Switch in Stand-By Position
The On/Off switch Does Not Separate the Unit From the Main
Power when it is in the stand-by position.
Power Sources
Use only power sources that match those indicated on the
marking label. If unsure sure of the type of power supply that is
available, consult your dealer or local power company.
Do Not Overload Power Outlets
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
Verify Power Plugs are Fully Inserted
To prevent potential electrical shock to personnel, verify that the
FS-100 power cord plug is fully inserte d in to a grounded receptor
and that the plug blades are not exposed.
ATTENTION
POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS
UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN
PROLONGA TEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE
SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE
INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A
DECOUVERT.
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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.
• Non-Use Period
During extended periods when the device is not used, unplug
it from the power source and retract the power-cord.
Grounding or Polarization
• Polarized
If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current
line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will
fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
• Grounded
If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a
grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding type plug.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna
or cable system is
connected to the FS100, verify that the
antenna or cable
system is grounded.
This provides some
protection against
voltage surges and
built-up static charges.
Refer to Article 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFP A 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.
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Lightning and Power Surges
During electrical storms or when left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug the FS-100 from the power source
and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
Power Lines
Do not locate an outside antenna system in the vicinity of
overhead power lines, electric light or power circuits, or where it
can fall onto such lines or circuits.
When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should
be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.
Optical Precaution
The use of optical instruments with this device will increase
hazards to the eyes hazard.
Maintenance and Moving
Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. The
product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth o r a soft dry
cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or
other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.
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Servicing
Unplug the device from the power outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally when following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions. The incorrect
adjustment of other controls can result in damage and often
requires extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Accessories and Replacement Parts
Use only attachments and accessorie s recommended by Focus
Enhancements.
Use only replacement parts specified by the Focus
Enhancements or of comparable quality and characteristics as
the original parts.
Unauthorized substitution of parts can result in fire, electrical
shock, other hazards, and loss of warranty.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.
Operating Environment
Location
Any mounting of this device should follow its instructions, and
should use only mounting accessories recom m e nd ed by Fo cu s
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.
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Ventilation
Do not block the ventilation openings in the FS-100 body.
Overheating can occur and damage the device. Do not place this
device in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack,
unless proper ventilation is provided.
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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 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Transport Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Computer FireWire Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Remote Control, Serial Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Camera FireWire Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
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Record and Playback with the FS-100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power On the FS-100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Select HDD Recorder Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Select a DV File Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Set Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Record With the FS-100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Manual Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Syncro Slave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Tapeless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Recording Timecode in the File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Playback on the FS-100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
FS-100 Functions 33
General Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Welcome Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
DISP (display) Information Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
FS-100 System Information Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Record Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Normal Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
PRE-REC Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
PRE-REC Disk Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Loop Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Saving Loop Record Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Snap Record DV modes only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Time Lapse Record DV modes only . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Format Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
DV Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
HDD Mode Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Setting Up Master and Slave FS-100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Setup Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
LCD Light On, Off, Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Alarm On, Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Stop Frame, Gray, No video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
EXT CTL OFF, Pause, Frame, File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
TIME CODE EXT, REC RUN, FREE RUN, REGEN . 53
TC SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
UB SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
TC DROP, NON-DROP NTSC only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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LCD CONTRAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Functions Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Functions List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Assigning Clips to Reels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Utilities Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Organize Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Organize OMF DVCPRO/DV only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Organize P2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
File Naming Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Organize PINN DVCPRO/DV only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Delete Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Format Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Repair Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Repair Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
File Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Upgrade Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
System Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Reels Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Placing a Clip in a Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Using a Wired Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Play Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Play From Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
LCD Display Symbols and Text 81
FS-100: Using with a Computer 83
Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Mounting the FS-100 in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
FS-100 and FAT 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Using Avid OMF Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Dismounting the FS-100 (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Mounting the FS-100 (Macintosh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Dismounting the FS-100 (Macintosh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
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Mounting Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Mounting FS-100 to a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Clipping to a Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Technical Specifications 95
Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Input/Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Audio/Video/Timecode Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
DTE File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Disk Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Log Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Miscellaneous Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
fwxdc.dat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Shock and Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Compatible Camcorders and Accessories . . . . . . . . . 99
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Focus Enhancements’ FireStore
FS-100 portable direct-to-edit (
100 is the first portable DVCPROHD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV disk
recorder with DTE technology designed for hand held camcorders in
a small, rugged and shock proof chassis.
If you edit with applications from Adobe, Apple, Avid, Canopus,
Matrox, Pinnacle, Sony, Ulead, and many others, FireStore's DTE
T echnology is the only solution that can save hundreds of hours a year
by recording clips to disk in your non-linear editor’ s (NLE) native file
format.
DTE Eliminates Pre-edit Processing
The FS-100 DTE disk recorder eliminates the need to capture,
transfer or convert video clips before editing. The FS-100 is a standalone device that records DVCPROHD, DVCPRO50, and DVCPRO/
DV video to its disk drive as a NLE native file. For most DV and
many P2 compatible NLE systems, when the disk drive is connected
to a computer the clips are immediately available for editing. Shoot,
connect, and edit: it is now that easy.
DTE) disk recorder. The FireStore FS-
|In addition, the FS-100 can record digital video streams up to and
including 100Mb/s.
These capabilities make the FS-100 the perfect companion for the
Panasonic HVX200 P2 DVCPROHD camcorder. In addition, the
FS-100 is suitable for use with other Panasonic DVCPROHD,
DVCPRO50, and DVCPRO camcorders with an IEEE-1394
interface.
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Unpacking
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6
2
4
5
Verify that the FS-100 has the following items:
1. FS-100 unit
2. Belt clip
3. User guide
4. Firewire cables, four and one foot long, 4-pin to 6-pi n
5. Power cord
6. Power supply with cable and connector to the FS-100
7. Removable Li-Ion battery pack
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Missing or Damaged Components
If there are missing or damaged items, contact Focus Enhancements
Support for assistance.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 7 63-398-1658
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Features
FS-100 Features
The FS-100 offers the following features:
• Tapeless acquisition
Especially equipped camcorders permit the use of Direct To
Edit (DTE) Technology to record directly from a camcorder
while shooting and without the need of a tape.
• True DTE Technology
When shooting is finished, connect the FS-100 to a computer
and instantly be ready to edit in the timeline. Files are
recorded to disk as
Introduction
DVCPROHD and
DVCPRO50
RAW DV
P2
DVCPRO/DV
RAW DV (.dv)
AVI TYPE 1
AVI Type 2 (.avi)
Canopus AVI (.avi)
Matrox AVI (.avi, .wav)
QuickTime (.mov)
AVID OMF
Pinnacle
P2
MXF OP1a
(.avi)
(.avi, .wav)
DVCPRO/DV
(NTSC Only)
AVI Type 2 24p (.avi)
QuickTime 24p (.mov)
• Fast and Efficient Editing
When shooting is finished, mount the FS-100 to a Mac or PC
editing system like a typical FireWire hard disk drive.
Transfer clips to your NLE's media drive at up to 400 Mbps
or edit instantly in real-time using the FS-100 as your media
source. With some DV and P2 compatible NLE systems, it is
necessary to capture the video footage using the NLE
system’s capture capability.
• Confidence in Recording
Now, simultaneously record to disk and tape while you shoot,
providing an immediately available, drop out free, edit source
with an archive and backup on tape.
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Introduction
• Compact, Lightweight, Rugged Design
The FireStore FS-100 weighs approximately one pound
including the battery and is only 1.5" thick. You can mount
the FS-100 directly to your camcorder using the optional
camera mount kit, or clip the 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.
• Flexible Capacities and Power
The FS-100 is available with a 100GB hard drive that
provides a recording time of approximately:
• 7.2 hours, DVCPRO/DV,
• 3.8 hours, DVCPRO50,
• 1.9 hours, DVCPROHD,
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.
• Easy to Use, Control and Update
The FS-100 interfaces with your camcorder using a single
FireWire cable that passes audio, video, timecode and control
information. When a tape is present, each press of start and
stop on your camcorder's record button creates an individual
clip on disk. The FS-100 features a comprehensive backlit
display, menu system and buttons allowing easy control and
management. In addition, these units are upgradeable in the
field.
• Never Miss A Shot
FS-100's PRE-record mode means you are always recording.
When action happens, you know up to six seconds prior to
the event occurring is saved in your clip.
• PRE-REC Disk and Loop Record modes.
• Scene Marking:
This allows categorizing video clips into pre-named folders
on the disk during a shoot.
• User definable time lapse.
• Loop playback modes.
• Free Run, Rec Run, and Regen timecode modes.
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Quickstart
This section provides the following information necessa r y 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 ......................................................... 22
Select HDD Recorder Mode ....................................... ......... 23
Select a DV File Format ............. ... .... .................................. 24
Set Time and Date .............................................................. 25
Record With the FS-100 ...................................................... 27
Manual Recording ............................................................... 29
Syncro Slave ....................................................................... 30
Tapeless ..................................... ................ .................... ..... 31
Playback on the FS-100 ...................................................... 32
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Physical Description and Basic Controls
Front Panel Controls
LCD
Display
Function
buttons
A B C
Power ON
and Reset
Button
Record
Button
Navigation
buttons
Transport
Control
buttons
Power OFF
and
Stop button
Speaker
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.
To correct, hold the SELECT button down for 5 seconds.
Function buttons (A, B, C)
Below the FS-100 LCD display are three user-defined function
buttons: A (left), B (center), and C (right). Use them as short-cut
keys for the most frequently selected functions at the bottom of
the LCD screen. The function of these soft buttons changes,
depending on the options displayed above that specific button.
Refer to the Functions Screen on page 58 for more information.
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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 OFF
Power On button for two seconds.
Hold down the OFF/STOP button for three (3) seconds.
During 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.
Navigation Buttons
Use these buttons to navigate through the FS-100 menus. The
navigation buttons are
Left, Right, Up, Down, and Select.
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T ransport Control Buttons
Record
Play
Back
Search
Back
Index
STOP
Power Off
Forward
Index
Forward
Search
Use these buttons to control FS-100 playback and record
functions. You usually operate these transport buttons while on
the HOME Screen.
Record
Press this button once when the FS-100 is in
100 into
REC-PAUSE. Press it again to start recording. 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.
Back Search
WW
Press this button to play video at speeds different than real-time. Refer
to the note in the Forward Search section.
Play
X
Press this button to start playback of the selected clip.
Forward Search
XX
Press this button to play video at speeds different than real-time.
Stop mode to put the FS-
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Fast Forward and Reverse
Pressing the Forward Search button multiple times results in increases in
the search speed, i.e. fast forward. This mode works both in forward and
reverse functions. For instance, if you are in 10X FF speed and you press the
Back Search button once, the FS-100 is now in 2X FF mode. In addition, this
applies to backward search speeds. The default speed resolution is as
follows (NTSC and PAL, have slightly different multiples for < 1X):
• Reverse: -30X, -10X, -2X, -1X (reverse play), -1/2X(-15fps), Still.
• Forward: Still, +1/2X (+15fps), +1X (play), +2X, +10X, +30X
Fast Forward and Reverse Search Compatible Camcorders
In Forward and Reverse Search modes, some camcorders do not display
video when played-back from an external device, such as the FS-100.
Back Index |WW
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 FS100 to the previous clip during playback. In
STOP mode, press this
button to return the FS-100 to the beginning of the previous clip.
Using Back Index with Short Clips
When using Back Index with short clips, it is first necessary to place the
FS-100 in STOP mode.
Quickstart
Pause, STOP
and Power OFF
While in the Home screen, and in any transport mode, press this button
to Pause the FS-100. Press it again to stop the FS-100. Refer to the
section, Setup Screens on page 48 for more information.
To power off the FS-100, hold down the
seconds. During Power OFF and if the Alarm function is
STOP button for three
ON, the
FS-100, makes an audible beep indicating it is turning off.
Forward Index
XX|
Use this button to skip forward to the next clip in STOP and PLAY
modes.
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Top Panel
The top panel contains the following connectors and LEDs:
Remote Control
(Serial Connector)
Computer
(FireWire Connector)
Status LED
Charge LED
Camera
(FireWire Connector)
Table 1: Charge LED States
LED Indicates
Off No Charger Connected
Green Charging Cycle Completed
Amber / Green Floating Charge Mode
Amber Fast Charge Mode (Maximum charging rate.)
Red Charging Error
Red / Amber No Battery Installed / Battery Error
(Charging almost completed.)
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
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Computer FireWire Connector
• In/Out: 6-pin IEEE-1394a port x 1
• Asynchronous Data I/O
Remote Control, Serial Connector
• GPI / RS232C; 3.5mm TRS mini jack. (3.5mm to DB-9 cable
accessory available).
• Configure as a simple contact closure or RS-232C port.
• Connect an optional wired remote commander.
Camera FireWire Connector
• DV/I/O
• 6-pin IEEE-1394a connector
• Isochronous 25Mb/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
- 1080 60i (30P, 24P, 24PA)
- 720 60P (30P, 24P)
- 480 60i (30P, 24P, 24PA)
- *( ) pull down format - (same stream)
PAL
- 1080 50i (25P)
- 720 50P (25P)
- 576 50i (25P)
- *( ) pull down format - (same stream)
Quickstart
• For DVCPROHD input, audio is embedded 4-ch, 48kHz, 16bit.
• For DVCPRO50 input, audio is embedded 4-ch., 48kHz, 16bit.
• For DVCPRO input, audio is embedded 2-ch., 48kHz, 16-bit,
• For DV input, audio is embedded 2-ch., 48kHz, 16-bit or 4-ch.,
32-khz, 12-bit.
4-Channel Audio
4-channel (12-bit, 32kHz) audio is available only with RawDV
format.
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Rear Panel
The rear panel contains the following important items:
Belt Clip Post
Fan Intake
Vent
Do Not Block
Battery
Compartment
Latch
Battery
Compartment
Side Panel
The side panel contains cooling vents as illustrated below.
Cooling Vents
Do Not Block
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Bottom Panel
The FS-100 bottom panel features a single 2-pin DC power
connector. Connect the supplied AC power adapter here.
Quickstart
DC
Power
Connector
Cooling Vent
Do Not Block
Internal
Speaker
Internal Speaker
An internal speaker provides alarms and audible feedback.
To disable the audible feedback, go to the Settings menu and
select
ALARM OFF. However, the power, temperature, and disk
capacity alarms are always active.
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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
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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 on page 33.
Returning to the Top of Menu or Home screen
T o get to the top of any menu, press the Left button. T o 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 all functions, it displays disk and
operational status.
•Control
Contains the following selections:
• Local
• Syncro Slave
•AV/C
• Tapeless
• Play From
Provides lists to select play material from:
• Track List
• Reel List
•Play
Contains the following Play selections:
• Play Clip
• Loop Clip
• Loop All
•Play All
• Reels Screen
Allows selected clips to be marked for placement in
particular Reels Folders.
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• Utilities
Contains the following disk and clip functions:
•Functions
Contains user definable function button selections. Changing
a setting with a Function button is identical to changing the
setting in its corresponding menu. Refer to Functions
Screen on page 58 for more information.
•Setup
Contains the controls for setting and reviewing the
FS-100 configuration:
- Organize Reel
- Organize OMF
- Organize P2
- Organize PINN
- Delete Clip
- Format
- Repair Disk
- Repair Clip
- File Name
- Upgrade
- System Reset
- Diagnostic
- Status
- Set Date (MM/DD/YY)
- Set Time (XX:XX:XX)
- View Firmware Version
- LCDLight ON
- LCDLight OFF
- LCDLight AUTO
- Alarm ON
- Alarm OFF
- Stop Frame
- Stop Gray
- Stop No Video
- EXT CTL OFF
- EXT CTL PAUSE
- EXT CTL FRAME
- EXT CTL FILE
- TC EXT (external)
- TC REC RUN
- TC FREE RUN
- TC REGEN (regenerate)
DVCPRO/DV only
DVCPRO/DV only
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- TC SET
- UB SET
- TC DROP
- TC NON-DROP NTSC only
- LCD Contrast
NTSC only
• DV Formats
Following HDD mode is a menu of formats available for the
type recorder selected in HDD mode.
When selecting
DVCPRO/DV REC the following formats are
shown:
- RAW DV AVI
- AVI T YPE 1
- AVI T YPE 2
- CANOPUS AVI
- MATROX AVI
- QUICKTIME
- AVID OMF
- QUICKTIME 24P
- AVI TYPE 2 24P
- PINNACLE
- P2
- MXF 0P1a
• HDD Mode
Contains the following hard drive selections:
- DVCPROHD REC
- DVCPRO50 REC
- DVCPRO/DV REC
- DD Drive
- USE EXT FS-100
•Record
Contains the following recording functions:
- NORMAL REC
- PRE REC Disk
- PRE REC Cach
- LOOP RECORD
- SNAP
- TIME LAPSE
Quickstart
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Powering the FS-100
• The FS-100 operation without a battery installed.
T o operate the FS-100 without a battery installed, connect the
unit to an AC power source.
• Before operating the FS-100 with battery power.
It is first necessary to fully charge the battery. An uncharged
battery, typically takes 2-3 hours to charge.
Connecting the FS-100 to AC Power
Attach the AC power cord to the FS-100 (with or without battery
installed). The FS-100 is immediately ready for operation.
To do this, connect the AC power as follows:
Battery Pack
DC Cable
DC Power Port
Step 1: Plug the cord from the power supply into the bottom of the
Step 2: Connect the line cord to the rectangular power supply.
Step 3: Plug the line cord into an electric outlet.
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Installing / Removing the Battery Pack
Installing a Battery
Quickstart
Battery
Latch Hook
Latch Slot
Latch
Battery Pack Guides
Gently press DOWN
while sliding battery pack
FORWARD
Step 1: Place the unit, so that the battery compartment is up.
Step 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.
Step 3: Slide the battery forward while gently pressing down.
Feel the battery slide along guides and seat itself.
Step 4: When seated, the battery latch clicks into place.
Removing a Battery
Step 1: Slide the battery latch to the left and hold.
Step 2: Apply backward pressure to the battery pack at the triangle/
Step 3: Remove the battery pack.
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arrow and gently slide the pack back about 1cm or 3/8 in.
This is the reverse motion of inserting the battery.
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Charging the Battery
The battery begins charging anytime it is connected to AC power using
the AC adapter supplied with the FS-100. The charge LED lights when
the FS-100 is charging. For information on the charge LED, refer to the
subsection “Top Panel” on page 10.
Before the battery can be used it must charge until the battery status
LED indicates the unit is fully charged (green).
• The Charge LED on the top of the FS-100 lights to show the
battery is charging.
• An uncharged battery takes 2-3 hours to charge with the unit
powered off.
• The battery provided with the FS-100 can supply power to the
unit for about 90 minutes while in continuous Record or
Playback mode.
• 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. To determine if this is possible, consult the computer’s
specifications.
Battery Use
Misuse can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as
burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, buttons, or beaded
chains touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may
complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot.
Exercise care in handling a charged battery, particularly when
placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal
objects.
Warning: Do Not Use Unapproved Battery Chargers
Use of battery chargers not approved by Focus Enhancements
could cause the battery to catch fire or explode.
BATT-0009-01) capable of
Use Only Original Focus Enhancements FS-BC Battery
Chargers
There are four versions of the optional FS-BC battery charger for
use in various parts of the world.
ASYF-0940-01 USA
ASYF-0941-01 Europe
ASYF-0943-01 United Kingdom
ASYF-0944-01 Australia
These optional battery chargers are available from either your
local dealer or online at the Focus Enhancements web store,
www.focusinfo.com/sales/store.
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Connecting a FS-100 to a DV/HD Camcorder
Before performing this procedure, make sure you have installed and
charged the battery, see Installing / Removing the Battery Pack on
page 19.
Step 1: Connect the supplied Firewire cable to the DV I/O connector on
the top of the FS-100.
Step 2: Locate the FireWire/DV/iLink (or similar) connector on your
video camera. It is located in different places depending upon the
brand of camera. If you are unclear of its location, consult your
video camera manual.
FS-100 Supplied with 4-pin to 6-pin FireWire Cable
A 4-pin to 6-pin FireWire, 1394, cable is provided with the
FS-100.
HVX200 FireWire Connector
The FireWire connector on the HVX200 is located on the right side
of the camera, behind the tape transport. For more information,
refer to the HVX200 documentation.
Step 3: Connect the other end of the FireWire, 1394, cable to your video
camera.
Step 4: Turn on the video camera.
Step 5: Turn on the FS-100.
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Record and Playback with the FS-100
Before using the FS-100, set up the unit as outlined in the following
sections:
Power On the FS-100 .............................. ............................22
Select HDD Recorder Mode ................................................23
Select a DV File Format ......................................................24
Set Time and Date ........................ ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ............25
Record With the FS-100 ......................................................27
Manual Recording ...............................................................29
Syncro Slave .......................................................................30
Tapeless ................................. ....................................... ......31
Playback on the FS-100 ......................................................32
The values set in these procedures are fixed and persist through
power cycles. To change them, repeat the steps outlined above.
Power On the FS-100
Step 1: Press the Power ON button for two seconds and release it.
Power ON
(Reset)
Transport
Buttons
OFF (STOP)
To power OFF,
hold down for 3-5 seconds.
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Play
Navigation
Buttons
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Step 2: The Welcome screen appears and displays while the
The home screen appears when the FS-100 initializes.
FIRESTORE
FS-100
PORTABLE
DTE RECORDER
Quickstart
Step 3: The
Home screen appears when the FS-100 first powers up. For
more details about this screen, Home Screen on page 35.
STOP 1 COUNTER
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: Use the
DVCPROHD REC, DVCPRO50 REC, or DVCPRO/DV REC.
Step 3: Press the
Step 4: Press the
Step 5: Press the
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Down navigation button to highlight the recorder mode,
Select button on the navigation buttons.
Left button to return to the menu title.
Right button once and advance to the FORMAT screen.
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Select a DV File Format
The formats displayed depend on the recorder mode selected in the
previous step, for example
RAW DV
-AVI TYPE1
AVI TYPE2
CANOPUS AVI
Step 1: Use the Up and Down navig ation buttons to select the DV file
format that supports the preferred NLE system. A dash mark to
the left of a list item indicates that it is the current selection. The
default value is AVI Type 2.
DV24p and PAL 25P Modes
24p modes are only for use with camcorder's that are capable of
DV-24p Advanced mode.
DVCPRO/DV REC results in the following:
DV FORMATS
PAL 25P camcorders require no special 25P DV format
Check www.FireStore,com for supported Applications
For a complete and up-to-date list of supported applications and
their associated formats, visit the website:
http://www.firestore.com
Step 2: Press the center
Step 3: Press the
Step 4: Press the
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Select button on the navigation buttons.
Left button to return to the menu title.
Right button once and advance to the SETUP screen.
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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.
Step 1: Press the Right navigation button several times until the Setup
display appears on the screen as shown below:
SETUP
09 / 15 / 05
11 : 21 : 13
V 1 . 0. 0
-LCDLIGHT ON
Step 2: Use the
the
Down navigation button to highlight the date and press
Right navigation button to access the Set Date screen.
SET DATE
09 / 15 / 05
MM / DD / YY
BACK
Step 3: Use the
highlighted value. Use the Right and Left navigation buttons to
highlight the Month, Day, and Year.
Step 4: When complet e, press the right-most Function button indicated
as
Setup Screen.
Up and Down navigation buttons to change the
BACK on the screen. The new date will be indicated on the
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Step 5: Use the Down navigation button to select the time and press the
Right navigation button. The following screen appears:
SET TIME
11 : 21 : 13
HH : MM : SS
BACK
Step 6: Use the
Up and Down navigation buttons to change the
highlighted value. Use the Right and Left navigation buttons to
highlight the Hour, Minute, and Second. (Time is indicated in
24hr. mode.)
Step 7: Press the right-m ost Function button indicated as
screen. The new date appears on the Setup Screen.
The Time and Date are now set.
Step 8: Press the
Left navigation button followed by the Select button to
return to the beginning screen.
For more information on the Setup function, refer to the section,
Setup Screens on page 48.
BACK on the
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Record With the FS-100
There are four modes of recording with the FS-100.
•Local
Control with the FS-100 transport buttons.
• Syncro Slave
Use this mode with camcorders that do not have FS-100
compatible external control or tapeless trigger functionality.
In this mode, the FS-100 watches the record status of the
camcorder and replicates its actions. A tape must be in the
camcorder for this mode to function.
•AV/C
AV/C is utilized in PLAYBACK and other situations where the
FS-100 is controlled by an external FireWire device, such as
a DV NLE system.
Do Not Use AV/C In FS-100 RECORD MODES.
• Tapeless
Control recording with other camcorders that have
FS-100 compatible external control or tapeless trigger
capabilities like the HVX200 camcorder.
Quickstart
Before beginning recording, verify that:
1. Time and date are set.
2. Recording format is set.
3. The FS-100 is connected to the video camera according to the
explanation in Connecting a FS-100 to a DV/HD
Camcorder on page 21.
4. Camera and FS-100 are powered on.
5. Tape is loaded in the camera.
Tapeless Control
If the camcorder supports an Tapeless control function, then tapeless
recording is possible. 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.
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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 Disk on page 67 to and Repair
Clip on page 68.
Troubleshooting: Counter Not Incrementing
If the Counter does not increment while recording from the camera, it is
an indication that there is no active connection between the FS-100 and
the camera.
• Verify that the FS-100 1394 DV I/O and the camera connections
are secure. It may be necessary to unplug and then reconnect
them.
When a good connection is made, the Counter increments and
recording starts.
Verify Record Mode Matches Source Video Content and Format
For example, if in DVCPRO/DV Recorder mode, DVCPROHD or
DVCPRO50 content will not record properly. A NTSC or PAL DV source
records only when the unit is set to the correct video format.
Short Delay When Switching from VTR to Camera Mode
When switching a camcorder from VTR to camera mode, there is a
short (10-20 seconds) interval while the FS-100 re-establishes
communications with the camcorder. If recording is started during this
period, recording is delayed until the FS-100 finishes establishing
communications with the camcorder.
The FS-100 will NOT record a new clip if there are approximately
two minutes, or less, space remaining on the internal disk drive.
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Manual Recording
Step 1: Set the video camera to Camera or Cam mode.
Step 2: Verify that an image appears in the viewfinder.
Step 3: On the FS-100, press Record
This sets the FS-100 to
Record
Stop (OFF)
once.
Record-Pause mode.
Quickstart
Step 4: On the FS-100, press Record
button a second time. The
FS-100 begins to record. The timecode value is displayed
on the screen.
Step 5: Press
Step 6: Press
Stop (OFF) once to return the FS-100 to
Record-Pause mode.
Record and the FS-100 begins to record again on
the same clip.
Step 7: Press
Step 8: Press
Stop (OFF) twice to stop the recording.
Record twice to begin recording a new clip.
Creating a New File without Dropping Frames
When in record mode, it is possible to break the recording into a
separate, new file without dropping frames.
Press
Record and the FS-100 automatically creates a new clip.
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Syncro Slave
CONTROL
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.
• The FS-100 must be set to
• In this mode, the FS-100 watches the record state of the
camcorder and follows its actions.
When Synchro Slave mode is entered from the menu, the Home
screen appears with the Pause indicator displayed in the upper
left-hand corner along with a
following the camcorder’s record state.
Step 1: Verify that the FS-100 is in STOP mode.
Step 2: From the FS-100 Home screen, press the
button several times until the Control screen appears:
Syncro Slave control mode.
Y that indicates that the FS-100 is
Right navigation
Step 3: Use the
The dash on the left side of an item indicates it is the current
selection. The default value is
Step 4: Press the
Step 5: The beginning screen returns and a
appears in the upper left-hand corner. Next to this symbol,
is a
state of the connected camcorder.
Step 6: Now the FS-100 will record at the same time the camcorder
records to tape.
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Down navigation button to select Syncro Slave.
Local.
Select navigation button.
Pause indicator
Y indicating that FS-100 is now following the record
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Tapeless
CONTROL
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
Tapeless mode, an E displays along
External
mode.
• Use the camcorder’s
REC button to Start and Stop the FS-100
tapeless recording.
• The camcorder’s Ex ternal cont rol or tapeless trigger function
must be enabled for this mode to work.
Refer to the camcorder User Manual for more details.
Recording Timecode in the File
Select EXT TC in the Setup menu. This option records the video
camera timecode in the file. There are other timecode options
available, refer to TIME CODE on page 53.
Function buttons
The tasks discussed above are available for programming into the function
buttons. For information on setting up function buttons, refer to the section,
Functions Screen on page 58
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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 FS100 DV/IO port to the camcorder 1394 port.
Feature Availability on PAL Cameras
This feature is not available on some PAL cameras.
Step 1: Set the video camera to VTR or playback mode.
Step 2: Navigate to the video clip to preview, using the FS-100
Right transport control buttons.
Play
Left and
Back
Search
Left
Transport
(Back Index)
Step 3: Press the FS-100
Play button.
Right
Transport
(Forward Index)
Step 4: Search through the clips using the FS-100
Forward Index, Backward Index, or Backward Search
buttons. Refer to “Navigation Buttons” on page 7 for more
information on the function of these buttons.
VTR/CAMERA Button
On the HVX200 P2 DVCPROHD camcorder, the VTR/Camera
button is located on the backside of the camcorder
Forward
Search
Forward Search,
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This section contains information on the following LCD screens:
General Screen Information .......... .... ... ... ... .... ..................... 34
Record Screens .................................................................. 38
Format Screen ........................ ... ... .... ... ... ............................ 43
Format Screen ........................ ... ... .... ... ... ............................ 43
Setup Screens ..................................................................... 48
Functions Screen ................................................................ 58
Utilities Screen .................................................. ... ... ... .... ... .. 62
Control Screen .................................................................... 78
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 and Right navigation buttons.
Use the
Up and Down navigation buttons to cycle through screen
items (selections).
Use the
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Select Navigation button to make a choice.
Navigation Tip: Jump to Top of Display Using the Left Button
When navigating through the LCD displays and scrolling down into the menu,
press the Left navigation button on the front panel and immediately return to
the top of the display, which allows navigating to other displays.
Jump to Home display Using Select Button
To ret urn immediately to the Home Screen, navigate to the menu title at the
top of the screen and press the Select button.
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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.
• A switch similar to a radio button, that belongs to a family of
options, in which only one can be active at any time.
• A link to another display, which is indicated by a .
SETUP
01 / 16 / 06
09 : 30 : 19
Menu Title
Appears at the top of the
display and identifies its
topic or function.
V 1 . 0. 0
-LCDLIGHT ON
Navigation
Use the Left or Right
navigation buttons to move
to the previous or next
display.
Use the Up and Down
navigation buttons to move
between the items in the
display.
Welcome Screen
The Welcome screen appears briefly after boot-up, and automatically
switches to the Home screen when the FS-100 is ready for operation.
FIRESTORE
FS-100
PORTABLE
DTE RECORDER
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Home Screen
The Home screen is read only and has no navigable items. To leave
the Home screen use either the
1
Left or Right Navigation button.
2
11
12
STOP 1 COUNTER
00:00:14:02
DISK 1 168 min
10
REEL
SYNC DISP LOCK
7
8
9
1. Current Function: Symbol and Description
Refer to LCD Display Symbols and Text on page 81.
2. Volume Disk Number
The volume number is always
1 unless multiple FS-100’s are
connected.
3. Clip Number
Number of the current video clip, i.e. 001 for clip 1.
4. Battery Life Gauge
This gauge is accurate only when the unit is powered
exclusively from the battery.
5. Timecode Value
Either Drop Frame - 00;00;00;00 or, Non Drop Frame -
00:00:00:00.
6. Time remaining on the disk.
7. FA Functions with
SYNC as the default, refer to Functions
Screen on page 58 for more information.
8. FB Functions with
DISP as the default, refer to Functions
Screen on page 58 for more information.
9. FC Functions with
LOCK as the default, refer to Functions
Screen on page 58 for more information.
3
4
5
6
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10. Reel Display
In
Record or Playback modes, this item displays the particular
REEL that a clip is located in or, has been marked to. If in
PLAY FROM > REEL LIST mode, the REEL appears in
brackets for example, [REEL]. This area is blank if
has been selected.
11.
DISP information field that displays data type.
12.
DISP information field that displays current data.
DISP (display) Information Fields
Use the DISP function button to display current operation
information fields 11 and 12. The data shown depends on the
mode of operation, i.e.
DVCPROHD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO/DV.
NO REEL
Pressing the
DISP button advances the display to the next
category of information. Below is a table of the data types and
data available with
Field
Number
11 COUNTER
12 Shows frame count of current video clip during record or
11 REMAINING
12
11 DV (NTSC or PAL) or HD (see note following table)
12
11 UB NTSC
12 Displays the set user bit value in a particular clip. A user bit
11 ABSOLUTE
12 Displays an absolute timecode value for the particular session:
DISP.
Data Type /
Data Description
playback.
Record: counts down number of available frames remaining,
as time, on a specific disk.
Playback: displays time remaining of the current clip.
Record: displays the external timecode value being generated
by a camcorder or other device during a recording session.
Timecode mode must be set to
operate, refer to TIME CODE EXT, REC RUN, FREE RUN,
REGEN on page 53.
Playback: displays the embedded DV timecode value in a
particular track.
value must be added for this to display, refer to UB SETon
page 55.
the sum of all COUNTER timecodes on connected volumes.
Absolute is primarily used when setting the FS-100 to AV/C
mode and controlling it with an external FireWire device, such
as a computer.
EXT TC for this function to
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DV (NTSC or PAL) and HD
The information displayed in fields 11 and 12 depends, in part, on which
Recorder Mode is set.
DVCPROHD REC and DVCPRO50 REC
Line 11 displays the Standard Definition (SD) video format. It can not be
changed.
DVCPRO/DV REC
Line 11 displays the HD resolution of the current track which depends on the
camcorder in use with the FS-100 HD unit. Possible values are:
• 1080/50i TC
• 1080/60i TC
• 720/30p TC
• 720/25p TC
• 720/24p TC
Refer to the camcorder manual for supported resolutions.
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.
WARNING
5%
POWER
REMAINING
OK
Press
OK to clear the screen and return to the last screen.
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Record Screens
RECORD
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 1‚ Record Modes with
Home Screen Indicators.
Once a record mode is selected, the recorder remains in that mode
until a different mode is chosen. Exiting the
returning to
Home, enables the selected recording mode.
T o verify that the digital recorder is set to the correct recording mode,
refer to the upper left-hand of the Home screen where the recorder
mode is displayed.
Record screen and
Record Mode Indicator
(PRE-REC CACH)
C STOP 1 -
T able 1: Record Modes with Home Screen Indicators
Mode Top Line Displayed In Home Screen
NORMAL STOP 1-001
PRE-REC DISK PSTOP 1-001
PRE-REC CACH CSTOP 1-001
LOOP RECORD LSTOP 1-001
DV modes only SNAP 1-001
SNAP
TIME LAPSE
DV modes only TSTOP 1-001
For more about LCD display symbols and text, see LCD Display
Symbols and Text on page 81.
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Normal Record
This is the standard recording mode.
• All control is from the FS-100 front panel.
Initially, the
• Pressing Record
• Pressing Record
Home screen displays STOP.
puts the FS-100 into II REC PAUSE mode.
a second time puts the FS-100 into REC
mode.
PRE-REC Record Mode
PRE-REC CACHE
:00
:SS
BACK
FS-100 Functions
This line is not active:
reference only.
The PRE-REC CACHe mode insures that important material at the
very start of a recording session is captured. PRE-REC stores in the
on board memory a continuous loop of video captured by video
camera during pauses. Pressing Record
begins active recording at
the last frame stored in the cache. The resulting video clip has the
cached video at the beginning.
PRE-REC CACHe is available in
Local, Syncro Slave, and Tapeless
control modes.
Set the length of video in 1-second increments from 0. The maximum
time allowed depends on the model:
• 6 seconds, DVCPRO HD,
• 12 seconds, DVCPRO 50,
• 24 seconds, DVCPRO / DV25,
Tens and ones digits are set separately.
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PRE-REC Disk Record Mode
PRE-REC Disk
HDD AVAIL:
176 min
PRE-REC TIME:
010 min
BACK
The PRE-REC Disk mode records video in a continuous loop to a
user-defined portion of disk space. Pressing Record
begins active recording. The PRE-REC Disk session is appended to
the beginning of the new clip. The result is a set of clips beginning
with the cached video and continuing with the newly recorded video.
• When calculating the amount of hard disk space needed for a
PRE-REC Disk record session, always include additional
space beyond the recording requirements. The added space
depends on the length of the loop.
• Loops less than 60 minutes in need an additional 1 minute of
unused disk space.
• Loops 60 minutes and greater require an additional 2GB of
unused disk space.
• When looping less than one hour PRE-REC Disk records the
loop in a series of 1 minute clips.
This is the only
editable line on screen.
seamlessly
• Otherwise, the FS-100 creates:
• DVCPRO / DV : 9 minute, 13 second clips (2GB clips on disk),
• DVCPRO 50: 4 minute, 36 second clips (2GB clips on disk),
• DVCPRO HD: 2 minute, 18 second clips (2GB on disk),
• PRE-REC Disk is available in Local, Syncro Slave, and
Tapeless control modes.
• When PRE-REC Disk is set, the symbols
P (Record and P)
appear in the FS-100 display.
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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.
• The size of the video clip depends on the length of the loop or
record mode.
• Loops of 60 minutes or less are recorded in one-minute clips.
• Otherwise, loops are recorded in 2GB clips.
• When the capacity of the disk is reached, one additional clip is
created. The size of the last clip depends on the length of the
loop i.e., one-minute or 2GB. The disk must have at least 30
minutes of disk space available for this functionality.
Saving Loop Record Clips
Press STOP during a record session.
The FS-100 stops recording and saves the current LOOP RECORD
session clips to a folder on the disk.
Snap Record DV modes only
Use Snap to record individual frames. In Snap mode, pressing
Record
same session are stored in a single file.
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captures individual frames. All the frames recorded in the
• To start a new
between
SNAP record session, place the unit in STOP
SNAP records.
• Snap Record is available only in DV modes of operation.
• Use Snap in
• Removing power from the FS-100 in the midst of a
recording session causes the unit to return to
Local, Syncro Slave, and Tapeless control modes.
Snap
Normal
recording mode when it powers back up.
Another Method to Capture Single Frames
An alternative to Snap is EXT CTL FRAME. For more information see
EXT CTL OFF, Pause, Frame, File on page 52.
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Time Lapse Record DV modes only
TIME LAPSE
00:00:00:00
HH:MM:SS:FF
BACK
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.
Features of the Time Lapse function include:
• All the captured frames are recorded in a single clip.
• The time between recording periods can be set in frames,
seconds, minutes, and hours.
This line is not active:
reference only.
• The maximum time between recorded frames is 24 hours.
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Format Screen
DV Formats
DV FORMATS
RAW DV
-P2
The number of options available in this menu depend s on the
recorded bit rate. If recording
DVCPRO50 REC modes (50 Mb/s) there are only two options:
•RAW DV
•P2
If recording in DVCPRO/DV REC mode, there are a dozen file format
options, including:
DVCPROHD REC (100 Mb/s) or
DV FORMATS
RAW DV
AVI TYPE 2 24P
PINNACLE
-P2
MXF 0P1a
•RAW DV
• AVI TYPE1
• AVI TYPE2
• CANOPUS AVI
• MATROX AVI
• QUICKTIME
•AVID OMF
• QUICKTIME 24P
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• AVI TYPE2 24 P NTSC only
• PINNACLE
•P2
•MXF 0P1a
Formats for 25P Applications
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: www.focusinfo.com.
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HDD Mode Screen
HDD MODE
-DVCPROHD REC
DVCPRO50 REC
DVCPRO/DV REC
DD DRIVE
This screen displays the following items:
• DVCPROHD
Supports 100 Mb/s streams from the Panasonic AG-HVX200
companion camcorder (1080i and 720p). Other DVCPROHD
compatible input devices also supported.
• DVCPRO50
Supports 50 Mb/s streams from the Panasonic AG-HVX200
companion camcorder and other DVCPRO 50 input devices.
• DVCPRO/DV
Supports 25 Mb/s streams from the Panasonic AG-HVX200
companion camcorder and other DVCPRO/DV input
devices.
FS-100 Functions
Switching Between Recorder Modes
Switching between recorder modes resets the Record Mode to Normal, see
Normal Record on page 39.
• 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 FS100s together to increase recording space.
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• USE EXT FS-100
Use this option when longer recording times are needed. USE
EXT FS-100
provide more disk storage for longer recording. One unit acts
as the master with the other as a slave: the master records to
itself until full and then continues recording on the slave unit.
Identifying Master/Slave Volumes During Record/Playback
When two FS-100s are in combined via USE EXT FS-100 and in either
Record or Playback mode, the volume on the Home screen will
display 1-xxx when the master unit is recording or playing back and 2xx if it is the slave.
permits the connecting of two FS-100 together to
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Setting Up Master and Slave FS-100
4
1
Master FS-100 Slave FS-100
2
FS-100 Functions
3
STOP 1 - 001
COUNTER
00 : 00 : 00 : 00
DISK 1 000min
SYNC DISP LOCK
CONNECT
COMPUTER THEN
ENABLE BYPASS
SUCCESS
EXIT
Step 1: Connect the camcorder to the master FS-100, DV I/O connector
using the supplied FireWire cable.
Step 2:
Master
Power on unit.
Go to the
USE EXT FS-100.
Step 3: Connect the FS-100s through the units
HDD Mode menu screen and enable
Computer I/O connectors
using a 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable.
Step 4:
Slave
Power on the unit
Step 5:
Go to the
Master
HDD Mode screen and enable DD DRIVE.
Begin recording or playback using the master FS-100.
Use DD Drive Mode when Connecting to a PC
It is important to take the master FS-100 out of USE EXT FS100 mode before attempting to connect to a computer.
To do this, select DD DRIVE from the HDD Mode screen.
This returns use of the unit to hard disk mode.
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Setup Screens
SETUP
10 / 10 / 05
21 : 10: 50
V 1. 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.
In some cases, such as the Date, a settings screen appears. To return
from a settings screen, use the
The items displayed on the Setup screen include:
BACK function button.
•DATE Displayed
•TIME
• VERSION model: NTSC/PAL
• LCDLIGHT ON
• LCDLIGHT OFF
• LCDLIGHT AUTO
• ALARM ON
• ALARM OFF
• STOP FRAME; (1st frame of current clip)
•STOP GRAY
• STOP NO VIDEO
• EXT CTL OFF
• EXT CTL PAUSE
• EXT CTL FRAME
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Displayed
Displayed
Group Default
Group Default
Group Default
Group Default
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• EXT CTL FILE
FS-100 Functions
• 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
• LCD CONTRAST
Date and Time Must Be Set
The date and time must be set. They are used in the FS-100 file naming function.
Refer to Set Time and Date on page 25.
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Date
Time
SET DATE
09 / 18 / 05
MM / DD / YY
BACK
SET TIME
10 : 50 : 40
HH : MM : SS
BACK
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Version
VERSION
1. 0. 01234567
NTSC
FS-100
This screen displays:
• FS-100 Firmware version
• SD video of the unit.
• FS-100 model
LCD Light On, Off, Auto
FS-100 Functions
BACK
These items enable or disable the FS-100's LCD's backlight.
• LCDLIGHT ON Group Default
keeps the backlight on permanently.
• LCDLIGHT OFF
Keeps the backlight off permanently.
• LCDLIGHT AUTO
Turns off the backlight after one minute, pressing any button
pad button turns the backlight back on.
Any information screen turns the backlight on.
Alarm On, Off
Default is On.
• When the alarm is enabled, 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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• When Alarm is set to Off, the audio feedback for the buttons
is disabled, however the alarm will still sound for low power,
high heat, or low disk space conditions.
Stop Frame, Gray, No video
These settings determine the FS-100 video output when it is in STOP
mode.
• STOP FRAME Group Default
Displays the first frame of the clip.
•STOP GRAY
Displays a black frame.
• STOP NO VIDEO
Video output is Off.
EXT CTL OFF, Pause, Frame, File
These options permit the use of an external device to control the FS100 through the optional RS-232 cable.
RS-232 Cable Available from Focus Online Store
The RS-232 cable required to connect the FS-100 to an external control device
is Focus part number CBLA-0113-01. It and other accessories mentioned in
this manual are available at https://www.focusinfo.com/sales/store.
• EXT CTL OFF
Use this option when connecting an external device using an
RS232C cable.
• This requires the use of a a 3.5mm-to-DB9 adapter cable,
plugged into FS-100
Control port.
In Local mode, select this item to control the FS-100 with the
optional wired remote control unit.
The following options permit control functions to occur from a
simple contact closure.
• EXT CTL PAUSE
Controls Pause and Resume during a record or playback
session.
• EXT CTL FRAME
Captures a single frame of video and records it to a file. Each
time this function is triggered, it sequentially adds another
frame to the same file until stopped.
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• EXT CTL FILE
Creates a new file during a record session without losing
frames.
TIME CODE EXT, REC RUN, FREE RUN, REGEN
The following are timecode (TC) functions.
• 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
stored number.
• TC REC RUN
In this mode, after a power cycle, the FS-100 starts its TC record
count using the
TC SET value. Later recordings add to the last value
recorded. A power cycle resets the TC record value to the
value.
• TC FREE RUN
This function causes the FS-100 to begin counting from the
value stored by
• A number entered through TC SET is not stored and available
to the FS-100 until exiting
begin counting using that number.
•TC REGEN
TC SET.
When the FS-100 powers up in TC REGEN mode, it:
• Reads the timecode of the last track recorded.
• Adds 1 to the number.
• Stores the new timecode as the number that will be assigned to
the first frame of the next recording session.
If the drive is empty, i.e. no existing recordings with, the
FS-100 uses the
TC SET value.
TC EXT mode to clear any
TC SET
TC SET. Only then does the FS-100
TC SET and UB SET Can Be Set at the Same Time
Both parameters, TC SET and UB SET, may be set and are not mutually
exclusive as in some groups, i.e. LCDLIGHT.
TC EXT Recommended for Pull-down Applications
If the recording signal contains pull-down information in 720/60p format, the
frame flag information contained is preserved in TC EXT mode and is
required for the editing process.
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TC SET
TC SET
00 : 00 : 00 : 00
HH : MM : SS : FF
BACK
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
• TC FREE RUN
The FS-100 uses this value on the next recording after it is set
TC SET.
in
• TC REGEN
This is the starting value when using an empty hard disk
drive for recording.
• TC REC RUN
This is the value used to begin every recording session after a
power cycle.
TC SET.
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UB SET
UB SET
FF : FF : FF : FF
BACK
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
TC EXT mode.
Professional applications employ user bits to add metadata to
recordings to assist in post production. For example, multiple
cameras are used during a shoot. Each FS-100 has a unique UB
setting that identifies it and the camera it serves. Later, the user bits
are used to determine from which camera station the footage was
recorded.
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TC DROP, NON-DROP NTSC only
These parameters are only available for NTSC and only one may be
enabled at a time. Drop and non-drop enable and disable the dropframe function that modifies how the timecode is calculated during
recording.
• TC DROP
Enables the drop-frame function:
• Frames 00 and 01 are dropped from each minute of video
recorded.
•
Exception The first minute of each hour is not dropped.
• TC NON-DROP
Disables drop-frame. No frames are dropped during
recording and the timecode reflects the actual time during
recording.
Use with TC FREE RUN or TC REGEN
TC DROP and TC NON-DROP may only be set when using the TC FREE
RUN or TC REGEN settings.
Group Default
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LCD CONTRAST
SET CONTRAST
VALUE: 00
BACK
Use this function to adjust the contrast of the LCD display for easier
viewing.
Step 1: Use the Right navigation button to go to the SET CONTRAST
submenu.
Step 2: Use the
decrease the contrast number.
Step 3: Press
Up and Down navigation buttons to increase and
BACK when done.
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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.
STOP 1-
COUNTER
00 : 00 : 20 : 15
DISK 1 168 min
Reel receiving
clips.
Function Keys
R1
DISP DD
FA FB FC
Function Groups
Function settings are user-assignable and available in the Functions
screen. Changing a setting with a Function button has the same effect
as manually changing the setting.
FUNCTIONS
-FA SYNC
FA AV / C
FA TAPELESS
FA REELS
• There are three groups of functio ns FA, FB, and FC displayed
via the Functions screen.
• The function groups are independent of each other.
• In each group only one selection is active at a time.
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FS-100 Functions
Functions List
A list of the Function button menu is below . In each group, th e default
selection is listed first.
MENU Appears on LCD as…
FA SYNC SYNC
FA AV/C AV/C (Toggles between AV/C and LOCAL control)
FA External EXTL (Toggles between TAPELESS and LOCAL control)
FA REELS REEL Increments current reel number
FA R0-0 R0 Marks Current Clip to Reel 0,
FA R1-1 R1 Marks Current Clip to Reel 1,
FA R2-2 R2 Marks Current Clip to Reel 2,
FA R3-3 R3 Marks Current Clip to Reel 3,
FA R4-4 R4 Marks Current Clip to Reel 4,
FA R5-5 R5 Marks Current Clip to Reel 5,
FA R6-6 R6 Marks Current Clip to Reel 6,
FA R7-7 R7 Marks Current Clip to Reel 7,
FA R8-8 R8 Marks Current Clip to Reel 8,
FA R9-9 R9 Marks Current Clip to Reel 9,
FA LCD ON/OFF LCD1/LCD0 LCD On/Off Toggle
FA LCD AUTO LCDA/LCD0 LCD Auto On/Off Toggle
FA BLANK No Function.
(Toggles between SYNCRO and LOCAL record control. Default)
FB DISP DISP (Toggles the different TC display modes) (Default)
FB ALARM ALRM/MUTE (Turns the FS-100 alarm on or off.)
FB FILE FILE (Toggles between normal and display of the file name)
FB REELS REEL Increments current reel number
FB R0-0 R0 Marks Current Clip to Reel 0,
FB R1-1 R1 Marks Current Clip to Reel 1,
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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 R7 Marks Current Clip to Reel 7,
FB R8-8 R8 Marks Current Clip to Reel 8,
FB R9-9 R9 Marks Current Clip to Reel 9,
FB BLANK No Function.
FC LOCK LOCK/UNLK Locks the buttonpad (Default)
FC DV/DD DD (Toggles FS-100 between DV/HD and HDD Modes)
FC REELS REEL Increments current reel number
FC R0-0 R0 Marks Current Clip to Reel 0,
FC R1-1 R1 Marks Current Clip to Reel 1,
FC R2-2 R2 Marks Current Clip to Reel 2,
FCR3-3 R3 Marks Current Clip to Reel 3,
FC R4-4 R4 Marks Current Clip to Reel 4,
FC R5-5 R5 Marks Current Clip to Reel 5,
FC R6-6 R6 Marks Current Clip to Reel 6,
FC R7-7 R7 Marks Current Clip to Reel 7,
FC R8-8 R8 Marks Current Clip to Reel 8,
FC R9-9 R9 Marks Current Clip to Reel 9,
FC BLANK No Function.
(Toggles between LOCK and UNLK <Unlock>)
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Assigning Clips to Reels
STOP 1-
COUNTER
00 : 00 : 20 : 15
Currently
Selected REEL
Function FA
set to FA REELS
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
Selecting the FA REELs programs the FS-100 to mark the
clips to the currently selected reel. The current reel is
indicated in the line
•FB REEL 2
Setting a function button to this type of marker, instructs the
FS-100 to mark the current clip as belonging to the REEL R2.
DISK 1 168 min
R1
REEL R2 R1
Function FB
set to FB R2-2
FA REELS and FB REEL-2.
above the FA function reel selection.
Function FC
set to FC R1-1
Blank
Functions identified as Blank are inactive.
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Utilities Screen
ORGANIZE REEL
ORGANIZE OMF
ORGANIZE P2
ORGANIZE PINN
The Utilities available are:
• ORGANIZE REEL
• ORGANIZE OMF
• ORGANIZE P2
• ORGANIZE PINN
• DELETE CLIP
•FORMAT
UTILITIES
DVCPRO/DV only
DVCPRO/DV only
• REPAIR DISK
• REPAIR CLIP
•FILE NAME
• UPGRADE
• SYSTEM RESET
• DIAGNOSTIC
•STATUS
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Organize Reel
This selection places all files identified as a REEL clip during
recording or playback into the appropriate reel folder . You can import
this folder directly into most DV NLE bins.
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 drive
named
OMFI MediaFiles. When the disk is connected to a computer,
this folder is recognized by Avid Editor’s Media Tool enabling direct
import of files into the A vid timeline. Refer to the section, Using Avid
OMF Clips on page 88 for more information.
Organize P2
This option creates the file structure for P2 recording and moves the
recorded P2 files into the appropriate folders in order to provide NLE
applications with instant access to content.
The file structure consists of a main folder
CONTENTS with the sub-
directories:
•
VIDEO,
•
AUDIO,
•
CLIP,
In addition, Organize P2 moves the
• MXF video files into the VIDEO folder,
• MXF audio files into the AUDIO folder,
• MXF XML files into the CLIP folder,
After Organize P2 Copy Files to Another Disk
After performing an ORGANIZE P2 and BEFORE recording new material or
deleting existing clips, copy the recorded files to another hard disk and run the
FORMAT utility.
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File Naming Conventions
The video files are then renamed to XXXXZB.mxf. where XXXX is
an incremental value,
represents the format of the recorded content, and AA is the
number of the audio channel.
T able 2: MXF Recorded Content
Format Indicators
Format B
DVCPRO/DV p
DVCPRO50 q
DVCPROHD w
Z is a randomly assigned character, B
The audio files are then renamed to
XXXXZB are identical to the companion video file and AA is the
XXXXZBAA.mxf. where
number of the audio channel.
T able 3: MXF Audio File Name Elements
x Audio Channel AA
L 100
R 201
A 302
B 403
Organize PINN DVCPRO/DV only
This selection organizes clips for use with Pinnacle Liquid series
NLE systems. Products such as the Pinnacle file format were created
for use with products such as Pinnacle Liquid Edition. The Pinnacle
file format creates three files simultaneously during a recording; an
AVI video file and two separate WAV audio files labeled as left and
right. An additional ALE file for each recording session is also
created which contains timecode data. This file must be kept with the
media.
Once clips have been imported into Liquid Edition, an Index file is
created on the disk drive for each clip. Do not delete this file since it
is required to continue work in the particular project.
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Delete Clip
DELETE CLIP
CLIP 000
YES BACK
Use this item to delete a selected clip.
Step 1: From the Utilities screen, go to the DELETE CLIP screen.
Step 2: Enter the number of the clip to be deleted using the
navigation buttons.
Step 3: Press the
YES function key.
The selected clip is deleted.
Step 4: Press
BACK to return to the Utility screen.
When a clip is deleted, the FS-100 re-organizes and displays the
remaining clips in sequence. For instance, if there are three clips on
the disk: 1-001, 1-002, 1-003. If clip 1-002 is deleted, the remaining
clips are reorganized and clip 1-003 becomes clip 1-002. However the
base file names are not affected.
Up and Down
Use Delete Clip Sparingly
Using the delete clip can cause disk fragmentation that reduces disk drive
performance and can impact both Playback and Record. To defragment the
disk or if more disk space is needed:
• Transfer all content from the DR-HD100.
• Perform the FORMAT utility, see Format Disk on page 66.
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Format Disk
FORMAT DISK
PRESS YES TO
ERASE ALL DATA
YES BACK
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.
This selection formats the disk as follows:
Step 1: From the Utilities screen, go to Format Disk.
Step 2: Select
Step 3: Press BACK to return to the Utility screen.
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YES to begin formatting.
A status screen displays progress of the formatting and at
completion displays the message:
- Complete indicating Repair Disk was successful.
-Aborted indicating that there were errors and the repair did not
complete.
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Repair Disk
REPAIR DISK
PRESS YES TO
REPAIR DISK
YES BACK
Use this function if a recording session does not complete properly
and there is a question that the file may be damaged. For example,
recording terminates due to a loss of power to the FS-100. Repair
Disk scans the entire disk drive checking for and repairing file errors
and incomplete files. When the file is repaired it is can be used in the
NLE system.
Corrupted Files May Need More Repairs
After running Repair Disk some files may still need further work to restore
them. In such a case, run the utility Repair Clip, refer to the following page.
To repair a disk:
Step 1: From the Util ities screen, go to Repair Disk.
Step 2: Select
Step 3: Press BACK to return to the Utility screen.
Step 4: Move content from FS-100.
Step 5: Use Format Disk utility before doing any further recording. This
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YES and the FS-100 begins repairing the disk.
A status screen displays the progress of disk repair and at
completion displays the message:
- Complete indicating Repair Disk was successful.
-Aborted indicating that there were errors and the repair did not
complete.
step optimizes disk storage, see Format Disk on page 66.
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Repair Clip
REPAIR CLIP
CLIP 000
YES BACK
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. When the file is repaired it then can be used in the NLE system.
Step 1: From the Utilities screen, go to Repair Clip.
Step 2: Enter the number of the clip to be repaired, using the
Step 3: Press
Step 4: Press BACK to return to the Utility screen.
Step 5: Move content from the FS-100.
Step 6: Use Format Disk utility before doing any further recording. This
Down navigation buttons.
YES and the FS-100 begins repairing the file.
A status screen displays the progress of disk repair and at
completion displays the message:
- Complete indicating Repair Disk was successful.
-Aborted indicating that there were errors and the repair did not
complete.
step optimizes disk storage, see Format Disk on page 66.
Up and
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File Name
FILE NAME
CLIP 001
20041101 165423
BACK
This function Displays a file name but does not permit changing it.
Step 1: From the Util ities screen, go to FILE NAME.
Step 2: Enter the file’s clip number using the
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
Step 3: Press
BACK to return to the Utility screen.
Up and Down navigation
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Upgrade
Check Focus Enhancements website for upgrades and latest software
updates, go to www.focusinfo.com.
To upgrade system software:
Step 1: Set the FS-100 to DD Drive mode from the HDD Mode screen
and connect it to a computer.
Step 2: On your computer, rename the XXX.bin file as
Step 3: Copy or drag the fs-1 00.bin file to the FS-100 while it is in
Drive
mode.
Step 4: Exit the FS-100 from
Step 5: From the Utilities screen, go to Upgrade.
Step 6: Press
Utilities screen.
Right. The following screen appears.
DD Drive mode and navigate to the
UPGRADE
PRESS SELECT
TO UPGRADE
SOFTWARE
BACK
fs-100.bin.
DD
Step 7: Press
Step 8: A confirmation screen app ears: press
Select.
YES to continue.
A status screen displays the progress of the upgrade.
UPGRADE
UPGRADING ...
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Step 9: Up on successful completion of the upgrade, the FS-100 displays
the message:
UPGRADE
COMPLETE
PLEASE RESTART
Step 10: Hold down the
shuts down.
Step 11: Power up the FS-100.
STOP / POWER OFF button until the FS-100
Upgrade Errors
If the upgrade fails, the FS-100 displays one of the following messages:
UPGRADE ERROR
WRONG PRODUCT
ID
EXIT
Verify that the update is for the model of FS-100 it is being installed on.
An update is not cross-platform and must be installed on the model for
which it is intended.
To find the specific model of a FS-100 go to the SETUP screen
and then version (
V 1.0.0), refer to Setup Screens on page 48.
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UPGRADE ERROR
FILE NOT FOUND
EXIT
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
SYSTEM RESET
CONTINUE TO
RESET
SYSTEM?
YES BACK
The System Reset feature restores the factory default settings for the
FS-100 unit. This feature is useful for diagnosing problems with the
unit.
System Reset
A System Reset can not be reversed.
Diagnostic
DO NOT CHANGE THE SETTINGS OF THIS FUNCTION
This function is included to assist Focus Enhancement Tec hnical
Support diagnose problems that may occur with the FS-100.
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Status
STATUS
SUPPLY1: 1.83V
SUPPLY2: 3.27V
SUPPLY3: 4.89V
BATT ERY: 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.
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Reels Screen
REELS
R0 0
R1 1
R2 2
R3 3
When a disk is formatted, the FS-100 creates 10 folders, numbered 09, 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.
These folders can have any name up to 10 characters in length. To
name the folders it is first necessary to enter
mount the FS-100 to a computer.
Placing a Clip in a Reel
DD Drive mode and
From the Reels screen, choose the Reels as follows:
Step 1: From the Utilities screen, go to Reels screen.
Values include:
- FA R0-0 Default Value
- FA R0-0 through R9-9 “Reel Name”
Step 2: Select a reel from the list.
When selecting a REEL from this screen, the current track is
marked with that REEL number. This can be done in any mode:
record, stop, or playback.
Each of the function keys can be set to specific reel, making it
possible to quickly switch between multiple reels: a total of three
reels being the maximum. Refer to Functions Screen on page 58 for
more information.
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Using a Wired Remote Control
When using the optional wired remote control, use the button pad
numbered 0-9 to mark the clips. Any additional button presses during a
recording or playback, changes the selected REEL. Once a session is
finished, select
are placed in the REEL in sequential order.
ORGANIZE REEL in Utilities screen. The marked clips
When a reel is selected, the Home screen menu displays the reel’s
name on the left side of the second to the last line of the screen, refer
to LOCAL on page 78.
Optional Wired Remote Control (p/n ACSS-0019-01)
To order th e Wired Remote Control, go to Focus Enhancements website,
www.focusinfo.com/sales/store/.
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Play Screen
•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.
• Loop Clip
In this mode, the FS-100 plays the selected clip from start to
finish. Immediately after completing the clip, the FS-100
begins playing the clip again without a pause. It stays in this
state until stopped.
• Loop All
In this mode, the FS-100 plays the entire contents of the disk
(all clips), in order, from start to finish. At the end of the last
clip, the FS-100 begins to play from the beginning of the first
clip again without a pause. It stays in this state until stopped.
•Play All
In this mode, the FS-100 plays the entire contents of the disk
(all clips) in order, from start to finish. At the end of the last
clip, the FS-100 pauses.
PLAY
PLAY CLIP
LOOP CLIP
LOOP ALL
PLAY ALL
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Play From Screen
PLAY FROM
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.
•Reel
Clips in a selected folder are played back. This function
provides the ability to choose between any folders on the
disk. Folders can appear with their user assigned folder name
(if used).
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Control Screen
CONTROL
-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.
Transport
Keys
Keeper
(cycles through
Reels)
0-9 REEL
numbers
STOP 1-001
COUNTER
00:00:00:00:
DISK 1 000 min
R1
SYNC DISP LOCK
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• Transport keys have the same functions as on the FS-100.
•Use the
For example, if the current Reel selection is 3. pressing
changes the selection to Reel 4.
Keeper key to cycle through the available Reels.
To purchase the wired remote control, p/n ACSS-0019-01, for
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. In
Syncro Slave control mode, the
FS-100 mimics the camcorder’s operations by monitoring the
camcorder’s tape record state.
•AV/C
Do Not Use AV/C control in Record Mode
Use AV/C in playback mode and other situations where the
FS-100 is controlled by an external FireWire device such as a
NLE system that is not supported by Direct To Edit
Technology. In these cases, the FS-100 can be used in a
manner similar to a camcorder to capture footage to the NLE.
• Tapeless Control
The Tapeless Control mode allows the FS-100 to be
controlled from a camcorder, if it features a FS-100
compatible Tapeless control setting separate from the tape
transport. It is recommended to use this control mode with
the companion camcorder, the Panasonic AG-HVX200.
Keeper
Camcorder Requirements for Tapeless Control Mode
Tapeless Control mode will not work unless it is supported by the
camcorder and the camcorder is placed in this external control mode.
Please check your camcorder manual for more details.
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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 FS-100 LCD
Stop STOP
Pause
ll PLAY
Play PLAY
Rec (Pause)
ll REC
Normal Rec (Rec) REC
PRE-REC Disk (Stop)
PRE-REC Disk (Standby)
PRE-REC Cache (Stop)
PRE-REC Cache (Standby)
Loop Record (Stop)
Loop Record (Standby)
Loop Record (Rec)
P STOP
P REC
C STOP
C REC
L STOP
L REC
L REC
Snap (Stop) STOP
Snap (Standby)
Snap (Rec)
ll SNAP
ll SNAP
Time Lapse (Stop) STOP
Time Lapse (Pause)
ll T REC
Time Lapse (Rec) T REC
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PLAY/REC MODE FS-100 LCD
AV/C* (Stop) A STOP
AV/C* (Rec Pause)
ll A <REC TYPE> REC
AV/C* (Rec) A <REC TYPE> REC
AV/C* (Play Pause)
ll A PLAY
AV/C* (Play) A ALL
Syncro Slave (Pause)
Syncro Slave (Rec)
Tapeless (Pause)
Tapeless (Rec)
ll Y <REC TYPE>REC
Y <REC TYPE>REC
ll E <REC TYPE>REC
E <REC TYPE>REC
* AV/C is only for use when the FS-100 is connected to a computer
system.
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