JVC DR-DV5000 User Manual

FireStore DR-DV5000 QuickStart GuideFireStore DR-DV5000 QuickStart Guide

PHYSICAL FEATURES

Your FireStore DR-DV5000 features two
main surfaces, the front panel and the rear
connector panel.

QUICKSTART GUIDE

For Operating System Version 1.2

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Focus
Enhancements’ FireStore DR-DV5000 DV
Disk Recording Module for JVC Professional
DV Camcorders.

The purpose of this QuickStart document is to
introduce the features and operation of the
FireStore DR-DV5000. The complete User
Guide is available on the CD-ROM that came
with the FireStore unit. It is advised that users
get familiarized with the product by reading
the User Guide before attempting to use
this product. If you are unable to locate the
User Guide or require further assistance,
please visit:

www.focusinfo.com/support

Alternatively, contact your Focus
Enhancements or JVC FireStore
dealer/distributor.

Front Panel

The front panel contains the backlit LCD and
9 buttons for controlling FireStore’s functions.
The top row of buttons act as soft keys and
provide the function displayed on the bottom
of the LCD.

The front panel also features a tally light,
infrared remote sensor and power switch.

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REAR CONNECTOR PANEL

(D)

(B)

(A)

(C)

The rear connector panel features a 6-pin
FireWire port for DV video I/O (A), a 6-pin
FireWire port for connection of external
FireWire drives or a computer (B), a 4-pin
XLR DC power input (C) and a 3.5mm
control cable input for RS232C, GPI or wired
remote control (D).

FireStore DR-DV5000 QuickStart Guide

2) Ensure that
appropriate
power
connectors are
connected and
that the battery
gasket is
positioned
between DR­DV-5000 and
camera.

3) “Hook” the
DR-DV5000
to the rear
of the the
GY-DV5000
camcorder.

MOUNTING TO A CAMCORDER

The FireStore DR-DV5000 is designed to
mount directly to full size JVC Professional
DV camcorders. When mounted to JVC GY­DV5000/ 5000E/ 5001 camcorders, the DR­DV5000 “hooks” to the rear of the camcorder
in the usual position of the battery. To mount
to a Professional DV series camcorder, do
the following:

1) Remove and disconnect the attached battery
system from the camcorder (including battery
plate if applicable).

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4) (If you are using a JVC DV500/550/700
camcorder, first install the supplied “Hook” plate

to the rear of the
camcorder using the
supplied screws).
Once DR-DV5000
is connected to the
“hook” plate, the
52-pin connector
should mount to the
equivalent on the
GY-DV5000 series.
This connector does
not exist on other
camcorders.

FireStore DR-DV5000 QuickStart Guide

5) Once mounted, secure the two captive
screws at the base of DR-DV5000 to
the camcorder.

6) Re-attach the battery system to the rear
of the DR-DV5000. Ensure to connect all
power cables and utilize the supplied gasket
between DR-DV5000 and the battery system.

7) Finally, connect a 6-pin to 4-pin FireWire
cable from the 6-pin FireWire port on DR-

DV5000 marked “DV I/O” to the 4-pin
FireWire port on the rear of the camcorder
marked “DV”.

(Connection of the 6-pin to 4-pin FireWire
cable may not be necessary on all JVC
camcorders (such as the GY-DV5000U(A).
Check with JVC for information on different
models. A flexible wire clamp located on the
DR-DV5000 base provides restrain for the
cable).

Power Options

The DR-DV5000 shares power with the GY­DV5000 camcorder no matter which power
source is used. The 4-pin power XLR on DR­DV5000, the 4-pin power XLR on GY­DV5000 or the battery system can power both
DR-DV5000 and camcorder simultaneously.

INSERTING AND REMOVING
FSHDD-1 FIREWIRE DRIVES

The best way to get to know the FireStore
FSHDD-1 FireWire HDD is by studying the
supplied manual. The manual provides
detailed instructions and illustrations.

INSER

TING THE HDD: Insert the drive into
the slot on top of the DR-DV5000 unit.
Ensure that the power switch on the bottom
side of the drive is set to “On” before
inserting. The drive will only insert one way
and features a “key” on one side to prevent
incorrect insertion. Press down on the drive

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