Package Content:
One CitiDISK DV unit
One 1.5 meter in length 6-pin to 4-pin cable for iLink camcorder
One CD contains programs, drivers, manual and user guide
One universal100 to 240 volt AC input, +12 volt DC output
Wall-mount power adapter with reverse polarity plug
One belt-clip configured carrying pouch
One Quick Usage Guide (this document)
Product Registration and Technical Support:
ining Technology CitiDISK DV Quick Usage Guide v5.0
CitiDISK DV Quick Usage Guide
Quit Video Re-Capturing!
It is highly recommended that you read the complete CitiDISK Installation/Usage Manua
and Utility Suite Manual before using this product to help ensure you get the most out of
your CitiDISK DV.
P1 Shining Technology CitiDISK DV Quick Usage Guide v5.0
FW1256B
FW1256
Shining Technology CitiDISK DV Quick Usage Guide v5.0
Securing the FireWire Cable with Camcorder
Camcorder Controlled DV Recording
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Do not drop, jar, bump, shock the unit, or expose to sources of excessive
vibration. Keep in mind that CitiDISK DV uses a 2.5” hard drive, similar to
those used
in laptops. Gently handle and carry your CitiDISK DV, especially
during video recording. Battery is not fully charged, user must charge it for at
least 4 hours before any self-powered usage.
Turn on the battery by sliding the switch to the
white “DOT” po
sition. Turn off the battery output
by sliding to other position while in storage or in
transit.
Plug in the 4
-
pin FireWire connector into
camcorder iLink port vertically. Run the
FireWire cable through the hand-
wrist and
secure it. Make sure the Fi
reWire cable is
just tightened by hand-wrist.
Connect FireWire cable (4
-
pin end) to camcorder’s DV
port. Connect FireWire cable (6-
pin end) to CitiDISK
DV. Set camcorder to “Camera” mode.
Pressing “
REC
” button on the camcorder to start recording. RED button starts to
flash to solid RED indicating video recording is in progress. Press “REC
” button of
camcorder again to stop recording. RED button goes off.
Note: Must have tape inserted in camcorder to activate “camera controlled REC
”
function; otherwise, press “REC” on CitiDISK DV to start recording.
Zip the pouch halfway, leave
top portion of pouch open for
FireWire cable. Run buckle
across belt and buckle it up.
Insert CitiDISK DV up right inside the pouch.
Turn on the CitiDISK DV by pressing the
GREEN
button
close to external power adapter input. Turn it off by
pressing the button again.
Re-chargin
g power is drawn from FireWire bus
power or external power adapter.
BLUE LED indicates battery charging is in
process. Once the battery is fully charged,
BLUE LED goes off.
Disconnect Fire wire cable from camcorder; re-connect it to FireWire port (4-pin or 6pin type) equipped computer, PC or Mac.
Use CitiDISK DV just like an external FireWire hard disk for file archive, backup and/or
other video editing functions.
CitiDISK DV is fully PLUG-ANG-PLAY specification compliant, no driver needed to load.
Choosing Video File Format( FW1256B Only )
This paragraph of key entering s
equence is made for CitiDISK DV FW1256B units only,
not suitable for earlier released family of CitiDISK DV FW1256 units.
??
Operate following key entering sequences only when external power adapter
plugged into the unit, and DO NOT turn unit’s power off bef
ore the sequences
completed.
?? Pickup the CitiDISK DV unit and set eyes on the front panel.
?? Turn CitiDISK DV unit power on. Wait till both LED’s start to blink.
Press and hold RED
button for over 5 seconds. Current stored file format follows
pattern illustrated below. If this is the first time, “Raw DV” is the default.
Raw DV
( Clipxxyy.dv )
Windows AVI2
( Clipxxyy.avi )
QuickTime MOV
( Clipxxyy.mov )
User Defined
**
** Refer to user manual for “How to customize User Defined file format”;
manufacturer sets it to “Canopus AVI2”.
?? Choosing next file format by toggling the RED button.
?? Once the file format is determined, stop toggling, wait for 10 seconds.
?? Both buttons shall go off and stay off for 3 seconds.
?? Unit starts w
riting the new file format information into internal memory. During
the writing process, both buttons blink rapidly for approximate 10 seconds.
??
Once the file format is updated, both buttons shall be back to blink normally
indicating the writing process
is done successfully. MUST turn unit’s power off
before next file format programming.
?? Unit is now ready to capture the video as new file format just programmed.
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Prepare both camcorder and CitiDISK DV just like you
are going to do “
Camera Controlled DV Recording“.
Use pencil tip to press and hold the button for more
than 5 seconds. Power-
access LED flashes in different
colors for about 5 seconds.
Note:
All of the files inside “Media” folder are subject
to be erased.
Connect FireWire cable (4
-
pin end) to camcorder’s DV port. Connect FireWire
cable (6-pin end) to CitiDISK DV. Set camcorder to “VCR” mode.
Position the tape to the beginning of the content. Pressing “
REC
” button of
CitiDISK DV unit. RED button starts to flash waiting to be
fed. Press “PLAY”
button on camcorder to start archiving. RED button changes to solid RED
indicating recording is in progress. Stop DV recording by pressing “REC”
button of CitiDISK DV unit first and then stop tape playing later. RED
LED
goes off automatically.
vs. Editing Software
* Avid DV Xpress use proprietary OMF video file format which user need to import
video files prior to editing. Either AVI2 or MOV is importable.
demarks of their owners.
Technical Specifications
Interface
One IEEE1394A port
SBP-2, Isochronous video streams
Cable
One 6pin-4pin IEEE1394A standard included
Sustain Device Transfer Rate
up to 12 MBytes/second
Internal Battery
Rechargeable, Lithium based battery good for
80 minutes non-stop recording
External Power
+6V to +18V DC in only
Operating Temperature
0 to 55 Centigrade
Relative Humidity
95% Maximum
Storage Temperature
-22 to 65 Centigrade
Dimension
Width -- 77mm Length -- 135mm
Height -- 24mm
Weight less than one pound
DV Recording Capacity
( NTSC or PAL )
FW1256-20, FW1256B-20 80 minutes
FW1256-30, FW1256B-30 120 minutes
FW1256-40, FW1256B-40 160 minutes
FW1256-60, FW1256B-60 240 minutes
FW1256-80, FW1256B-80 360 minutes
Limited Warranty
The manufacturer guarantees that every CitiDISK DV including the kit but not the
batteries embedded
inside the enclosure (hard disk drive warranty policy is exclusive and is warranted by its
manufacturers) will be free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for
one (1) year from the date of purchase. If th
e product proves defective during this warranty period,
contact your manufacturer's customer support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number. BE
SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT
BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE.
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Editing Software Native File Format Suggested Key
Combination
Adobe Premier 6.0 on XP Standard AVI2
Apple Final Cut Pro, Express in
MacOS’s
QuickTime MOV
Apple iMovie3 on Mac X RawDV
Apple Quick Time in Win2000, XP and
MacOS’s
QuickTime MOV or
RawDV
Avid Xpress DV 3.0 in
Win2000, XP and MacOS X
Proprietary OMF ***
Canopus DV Storm Canopus AVI2
Edirol Standalone Editing Station RawDV
MacroSystem / Casablanca
Standalone Editing Station
RawDV
MainConcept EVE 1.0 RawDV
MGI( Roxio ) VideoWave Standard AVI2
Media100 Cinestream in MacOS Standard AVI2
Pinnacle Studio Standard AVI2
Sonic Foundry Vegas 3.x Standard AVI2
Sonic MyDVD Standard AVI2
Ulead Media Studio and Video Studio Standard AVI2
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