VITEC FST2001, 14690 User manual

Rev 2.0 13530

FOCUS

FS-T2001 Media Recorder

User Manual

April 2014

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VITEC cannot be responsible for unauthorized use of equipment and
will not make allowance or credit for unauthorized use or access.

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Legal Notices

USA

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
7:30 AM to 4:00PM (Pacific Time)

Email

http://www.vitec.com/support/

Telephone
Fax

[phone]
[phone]

Address

VITEC Inc.
931 Benecia Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA. 94085

Web

www.vitec.com

EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa)

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
9:00 AM to 5:00PM

Email

[e-mail]

Telephone
Fax

[phone]
[phone]

Address

COMO GmbH
Lise-Meitner-Str. 15
24223 Schwentinental/ Germany

Web

www.vitec.com

Contacting VITEC

Serial Number

The serial number for this equipment is located on the base of the unit.
Please record this serial number and keep it in a secure area.

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Regulations and Safety

FS-T2001 complies with the following standards and country regulations:

USA

FCC Part 15 Class A

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

European Union

EN 55024
EN 61000-3-2 Class A & EN 61000-3-3 WEEE
EN 55022 Class A RoHS 2

Australia and New Zealand

N11765 - AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A

Japan

VCCI Class A

Canada

ICES-003 Class A

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Caution

This symbol indicates important operating or
maintenance (servicing) information that the user
should read and understand.

Note

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.

Symbols Used in FS-T2001 Documentation

Precautions

SxS card must be inserted with labels facing FS-T2001 slot
name A or B. DO NOT FORCE while inserting the SxS card
in its slot. Damages may occur.

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.

SxS Card insertion

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Do Not Remove Cover

There are No User Serviceable Parts inside this unit. Servicing
should be done by qualified service personnel.

Lithium battery inside (clock):
CAUTION - Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an

incorrect type -

Operating Environment

Avoid moisture, dust, extreme heat or cold.

Power Sources

Use only power sources that match those indicated on the
marking label. If unsure of the type of power supply that is
available, consult your dealer or local power company.

Accessories and Replacement Parts

Use only attachments and accessories recommended by VITEC.
Use only replacement parts specified by VITEC or of comparable

quality and characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitution of parts can result in loss of warranty.

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Contents

Table of Contents

LEGAL ................................................................................................................................. III

CONTACTING VITEC .......................................................................................................... IV

SERIAL NUMBER ................................................................................................................ IV

REGULATIONS AND SAFETY ................................................................................................... V

Documentation ........................................................................................................ vi

Precautions .............................................................................................................. vi

Accessories and Replacement Parts ........................................................................ vii

TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................................................... VIII

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 1

FEATURES ......................................................................................................................... 2

UNPACKING ...................................................................................................................... 3

Missing or Damaged Components ............................................................................ 3

QUICK START ...................................................................................................................... 4

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND CONTROLS .................................................................................. 4

Front View – Controls ................................................................................................ 4

Rear View – Connections ........................................................................................... 5

Connecting FS-T2001 to Camera's HD-SDI Port ......................................................... 6

INSERTING AND REMOVING SXS MEDIA .................................................................................. 6

Inserting SxS Media Into FS-T2001 ............................................................................ 6

Removing SxS Media from FS-T2001 ......................................................................... 6

POWERING FS-T2001 ........................................................................................................ 7

THE FS-T2001 SCREEN DISPLAY ............................................................................................ 7

Home screen ............................................................................................................. 7

Thumbnail screen ...................................................................................................... 8

Menu screens ............................................................................................................ 9

THE FS-T2001 OPERATION MODES .................................................................................... 10

THE FS-T2001 MENU CONTROLS ....................................................................................... 10

BASIC FS-T2001 SETUP .................................................................................................... 13

Settings ................................................................................................................... 13

Operation Menu Setup ............................................................................................ 13

RECORDING ..................................................................................................................... 17

Clip Thumbnails and List ......................................................................................... 18

STOP RECORDING ............................................................................................................. 18

PLAYBACK RECORDING ...................................................................................................... 19

Selecting a Clip by its Thumbnail ............................................................................. 20

Playback Trick Modes.............................................................................................. 20

UTILIZING FS-T2001’S SXS RECORDED CLIPS IN OTHER DEVICES ................................................ 21

UTILIZING FS-T2001’S SXS RECORDED CLIPS ON A COMPUTER .................................................. 21

ACCESSING FS-T2001'S CLIPS FROM A COMPUTER ................................................................. 23

Hard Drive directory Structure ................................................................................ 23

Accessing FS-T2001 clips located on Hard Drive via FTP ......................................... 24

Accessing FS-T2001 clips via SMB/CIFS ................................................................... 25

EXPORTING AN EDITED CLIP TO FS-T2001 CLIPS VIA ETHERNET (SMB/CIFS)............................... 29

With FCP: ................................................................................................................ 29

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With Avid Media Composer: ................................................................................... 30

REMOTE CONTROL YOUR FS-T2001 OVER LAN OR WI-FI ....................................................... 33

Features.................................................................................................................. 33

Accessing the web interface over LAN .................................................................... 34

Accessing the web interface over Wi-Fi .................................................................. 34

Wi-Fi setting configuration ..................................................................................... 34

Resetting the Wi-Fi configuration ........................................................................... 35

HTTP API ................................................................................................................. 35

FS-T2001 MENUS ............................................................................................................. 37

OPERATIONS MENU ...................................................................................................... 37

MODE ..................................................................................................................... 38

CONTROL ................................................................................................................ 38

FORMAT ................................................................................................................. 39

REC MODE .............................................................................................................. 39

REC MEDIA ............................................................................................................. 40

REC FORMAT .......................................................................................................... 40

PSF .......................................................................................................................... 41

HQ 1080i................................................................................................................. 41

TIMECODE .............................................................................................................. 41

USERBITS ................................................................................................................ 42

REC AUDIO .............................................................................................................. 42

TC SUPER ................................................................................................................ 42

VIDEO OUTPUT ....................................................................................................... 43

AUDIO MONITOR .................................................................................................... 43

SETUP MENU ................................................................................................................ 44

NTP ......................................................................................................................... 46

DATE ....................................................................................................................... 46

TIME ....................................................................................................................... 46

TIME ZONE ............................................................................................................. 46

DST ADJUST ............................................................................................................ 46

LCD ......................................................................................................................... 47

LCD BRIGHT ............................................................................................................ 47

KEY BRIGHT ............................................................................................................ 47

KEY CLICKS .............................................................................................................. 47

ORIENTATION ......................................................................................................... 47

ALARM .................................................................................................................... 47

TAKE NUMBER ........................................................................................................ 47

TAKE PREFIX ........................................................................................................... 48

TC SET ..................................................................................................................... 48

UB SET .................................................................................................................... 48

TC MODE ................................................................................................................ 48

RETRO CACHE ......................................................................................................... 49

PLAY MODE ............................................................................................................ 49

NETWORK ............................................................................................................... 49

IP ADDRESS ............................................................................................................. 49

IP MASK .................................................................................................................. 49

BROADCAST ............................................................................................................ 49

GATEWAY ............................................................................................................... 49

NAME SERVER ........................................................................................................ 50

MAC ADD ................................................................................................................ 50

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SERVER .................................................................................................................... 50

SVR P/W .................................................................................................................. 50

HSTNAME ................................................................................................................ 50

WORKGROUP .......................................................................................................... 50

UTILITIES MENU ............................................................................................................ 51

COPY / CLONE CARD................................................................................................ 51

FORMAT .................................................................................................................. 51

UPGRADE ................................................................................................................ 52

DELETE CLIP............................................................................................................. 52

REPAIR CLIP ............................................................................................................. 52

SYSTEM RESET ......................................................................................................... 53

DIAGNOSTIC ............................................................................................................ 53

VERSION .................................................................................................................. 53

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 54

COMPLIANCE ................................................................................................................... 54

ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................................ 54

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................... 54

Connections ............................................................................................................ 54

Controls ................................................................................................................... 55

Media Slot ............................................................................................................... 55

Storage ................................................................................................................... 55

Status Display ......................................................................................................... 55

POWER........................................................................................................................... 55

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT ................................................................................................. 55

SUPPORTED INPUT, OUTPUT AND RECORDING FORMATS ......................................................... 56

Supported Input Format (SD/HD-SDI)...................................................................... 56

Supported Output Format (SD/HD-SDI / HDMI) ...................................................... 56

Supported Record Formats...................................................................................... 56

WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................... 58

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FS-T2001 Media Recorder

Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Focus FS-T2001 Media Recorder. The FS­T2001 is a desktop XDCAM recorder made for use with SD/HD-SDI
camcorders or video feeds, allowing to take advantage of XDCAM
EX/HD workflow.

FS-T2001 records to removable SxS cards or internal 250GB hard drive
in the XDCAM EX/HD (35Mb/s 1080i/720p and 25Mb/s 1080i),
XDCAM HD422 format (HD422 50Mb/s 1080i/720p) or in a SD format
(4:2:2 35Mbps or 4:2:0 25Mbps).

With numerous connectivity possibilities (Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi), FS­T2001 is the perfect all in one device to record, manage, share and
playback your video clips.

The unit can be powered by a DC power source as well as by an external
battery (BP-U in desktop configuration).

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Introduction

Features

 Record XDCAM Video on SxS Solid-State Recording Media or on

the internal hard drive. Check the Focus FS-T2001 product page
(www.vitec.com) for the latest list of qualified media.

 Record in industry standard XDCAM HD422 (50Mbit/s MXF)

directory structure ensuring best in class video quality.

 Record in industry standard XDCAM EX directory structure

including HQ (35Mbps) and SP (25Mbps) modes ensuring
maximum compatibility.

 Record SD-SDI input in 4:2:2 (35Mbps) or 4:2:0 (25Mbps) MP4

clips (file compatibility limitations apply).

 Save on SxS (2 slots available, Media A-B) or on the internal

250GB Hard Drive (Media C).

 Use the FS-T2001 to playback and preview clips on a HD-SDI /

HDMI monitor or on its front panel LCD.

 Preview the SDI video input on the front panel LCD.
 View menus, thumbnails and playback on the built-in 2.4” color

LCD display, from any angle.

 Control the FS-T2001 quickly and easily using the intuitive menu

structure or via a web interface.

 Never miss a shot with retro-cache recording (up to 10 seconds).
 Connect to a wide array of cameras (input) and monitors (output)

using the HD-SDI I/O, HDMI output or Composite output.

 Mount SxS cards to a computer (slave mode) and connect

accessories (host mode) using USB ports.

 Retrieve your recorded clips through SMB/FTP using the fast

1Gbps Ethernet connection.

 Export XDCAM clips to FS-T2001 over network for playback or

storage.

 Control FS-T2001 over the network (Wi-Fi or LAN).

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Introduction

Battery or Power Source Required

The FS-T2001 requires a battery or power source, such as
Sony BP-U battery or DC12V 4-pin XLR power supply. These
items are sold separately.

See the VITEC website for qualified devices.

Unpacking

Verify that the FS-T2001 has the following items:

 FS-T2001 Media Recorder Unit
 Neoprene protective case for transport
 User Guide

Missing or Damaged Components

If there are missing or damaged items, contact VITEC Support for
assistance (refer to Warranty section).

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Quick Start

SxS/Express Card Slot A

Power Button

Color LCD Display

2.5", 240x320

Menu, Status, Preview and Clip
Thumbnail

SxS/Express Card Slot B

Scroll-wheel with external 4
axis buttons.

Control Buttons
(Play/Pause, Stop, Rec, Split
REC) with REC/PLAY activity
LEDs

Home/Menu Button

Speaker

Provides warning sound and

feedback during menu navigation.

Thumbnail Button

OK / Preview button

Physical Description and Controls

Front View – Controls

Quick Start

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Rear View – Connections

Host / Accessory USB
Port (USB Type A)

Computer USB Port

(mini USB)

SDI input (BNC)

Power: 4-pin XLR DC
input (11-17V)

Battery BP-U Mount location

Gigabit Ethernet
(RJ45)

IEEE 1394 (for future use)
SDI output (BNC)

CVBS output (BNC)

HDMI output(HDMI)

2x Ch. Unbalanced
Audio out (RCA)

Audio out (Jack)

Quick Start

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Quick Start

Safely Ejecting SxS Media

It is necessary to safely eject SxS media in order to avoid
possible corruption of content on the card. To safely eject a
card, please refer to the Media Status information as detailed on
next page.

Connecting FS-T2001 to Camera's HD-SDI Port

To connect the camera and FS-T2001, follow these steps:

1. Locate the HD-SDI port on the camcorder.

Ensure that the HD-SDI output port on the camera is enabled
and outputting a valid SD/HD signal. Refer to the
camcorder's user manual for additional information.

2. Connect one end of the BNC cable to the camera's HD-SDI

output port.

3. Connect the other end of the BNC cable to the HD-SDI input

port on the FS-T2001.

Inserting and Removing SxS Media

Inserting SxS Media Into FS-T2001

FS-T2001 is compatible with SxS media. Check the Focus FS­T2001 product page (http://www.vitec.com) for the latest list of
qualified media. SxS media can be inserted into the FS-T2001's
Express Card slot A and B. If being used for recording, make sure
the SxS card's write protection feature is switched off.

To insert SxS Media into FS-T2001, follow these steps:

1. Remove the SxS dust cover by lifting it from the lip

2. Insert the SxS card.

The card is keyed so that it will only insert in the correct
orientation. Never force the card into the slot.

3. Replace the dust cover.

Removing SxS Media from FS-T2001

To remove SxS media from FS-T2001, follow these steps:

1. Remove the SxS dust cover by lifting it from the lip.

2. Check the Media status then release the SxS card.

Press on it firmly and release. The card disengages and
springs forward.

3. Grasp the card and pull it from the unit.

4. Replace the dust cover.

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Media Status

A/B/C respectively corresponds to the SxS Slot A / SxS Slot B and the internal
Hard Drive.

Media which are not in use are dimmed (the remaining media is the one used
for the current or next recording)

In front of each of those drive letters, an icon indicates the media status:

SxS card cannot be used for recording (either it is formatted in an
incompatible file format or it is write protected).

SxS and HDD are ready to use. For SxS cards, this logo indicates that
cards can be safely removed.

Media is in use that should not be removed (SxS). The unit should not
be turned off if this logo appears.

Remaining recording time is provided for each media. If “LOCK” appears next
to A/B, it indicates that the SxS card is write protected.

Timecode / User Bit Display / Headphone Level Options

Using the scroll wheel during record/playback/stop, it is possible to cycle
through the different timecode / user bit modes and Headphone Level options:

Input format

Record time

remaining on media

and media status display

Status

Record Mode

Record File Type

Volume Label and
Track Number of clip

TC/counter display

Input

Clip name

Mode indicator



C- 0002

HD422 – 50Mb/s

TC 1920x1080i/60

00:18:00:08

A: 50 min
B: Lock

C: 180 min

C E

P

SD

MXF

FST_0128

STOP

Powering FS-T2001

Start FS-T2001 unit by pressing the power button. The FS-T2001
LCD boot-up screen immediately appears and, after complete boot
up, the HOME screen appears.

To shut down the unit, press the power button for about 3 seconds.

The FS-T2001 screen display

Home screen

The Home screen displays the configuration and media status of the
FS-T2001 unit.

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Quick Start

COUNTER:

Displays current clip duration starting from 00:00:00:00. Detected stream type
is displayed above the TC counter

TC:

Displays source TC being recorded in the stream (EXT TC timecode mode must
be selected). Detected stream type is displayed above the TC counter

USER BIT:

Displays current user bit setting in the stream.
Detected stream type is displayed above the TC counter

Set Headphone Level / Battery Level:

By pressing OK in this screen, user can modify the Headphone level with the
wheel.

Battery Level can be reviewed (if connected to a DC power supply, the
displayed info is not valid).

Clip Thumbnail

Clip Name

FST_0001

MXF
00:40:16:18

00:08:01:18

C-001

FST_0002
MP4

00:52:14:18

01:18:01:18

C-002

FST_0001
MP4

00:5816:18

00:18:01:18

A-001

FST_0001
MP4

00:00:23:04

00:40:01:00

A-002

Clip format and
location on media

Start Timecode
and clip duration

Mode Indicator

Provide information of the current FS-T2001 configuration
SD: Output playback resolution is set to SD (please refer to VIDEO OUT

setting in OPERATION menu)
C: Retro cache recording is activated (please refer to REC MODE setting

in OPERATION menu)
E: External Start/Stop recording synchronization is activated (please refer

to CONTROL MODE setting in OPERATION menu)
P: PsF mode is activated (please refer to PSF setting in OPERATION

menu)

Thumbnail screen

The thumbnail screen is accessible using the THUMBNAIL button. It
displays recorded clips from media A, B and C.

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OPERATION
SETUP
UTILITIES

OK or Right

SETUP
DATE 11/22/2012
TIME
TIMEZONE
DST ADJUST

SETUPMENUS

Quick Access to A, B or C media

Direct access to the clips located on A, B or C can be achieved using the
Left/Right buttons around the scrollwheel or by taping the thumbnail button.

Copied/cloned card on C can also be retrieved using this solution.

Menu screens

Menus can be accessed using the HOME button.
FS-T2001 has three separate menus : OPERATION, SETUP and

UTILITIES.

Navigating inside the menus is performed using the 4 axis buttons or
scrollwheel. The selection is achieved using the OK button inside the
scrollwheel.

To exit menu screens, use the Left or HOME button to return to the
HOME screen.

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Quick Start

The FS-T2001 Operation Modes

The FS-T2001can be used in either vertical or horizontal (desktop)
position.

The unit can automatically detect its orientation and displays the LCD
screen accordingly (portrait or landscape mode).

The FS-T2001 Menu Controls

The FS-T2001 offers 5 main control buttons

 REC button to start/split a recording. To select the media on which

the clip will be recorded, use the 9 o’clock button prior starting the
record (Auto, A-B or A, B, C only).

Pressing REC while in record will split the recording in progress:
the clip recorded prior this action will be closed while a new clip
will be created (no frames are lost between the two clips).

 STOP button to stop a record/playback.

After a single STOP press during playback, on next play, playback
will resume. Resume function can be disabled by pressing the

STOP button twice.

 PLAY/PAUSE button to start or pause a playback.

Used during recording, record will pause until the PLAY/PAUSE
button is pressed again.

 HOME button to access or exit FS-T2001 menus.
 THUMBNAIL button to access the clip list. To exit, press the HOME

button.
To quickly access clips on drive A,B or C either press the

THUMBNAIL button several times or the 3’oclock (A > B > C)

around the scroll wheel.

FS-T2001 offers a scroll wheel with a center button as well as 4-axis
buttons.

 SCROLLWHEEL is mainly used to scroll quickly within a clip list.

It can also be used to navigate into menus and modify a setting
value.

While in the HOME screen, it can also be used to circle through the
different HOME screen views (Timecode / User Bit Display /
Headphone Level Options).

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Previous

Clip

Next Clip

Select

Playback

Media

Select

Record

media

O
K

 OK button is used to validate a choice. It can also be used to

quickly display the playback preview or the live SDI video input
on the front LCD panel.

 4-axis buttons - Left/Right/Up/Down

o In Menus, it is possible to navigate (Up/Down) and

Enter/Exit a menu setting using respectively the 12/6 or
3/9 o’clock buttons.

o In Home Screen, it is possible to select the next media to

be recorded on as well as the next clip for playback.

 Select media for record: 9 o’clock button

select the media on which next clips will be
recorded (Auto, A-B, or A/B/C only).

 Select media for playback: 3 o’clock button

can select A, B or C media for playback.

 Select clip for playback: 12/6 o’clock

buttons can be used to select the clip from a
specific drive location (respectively
decrement or increment selected clip
number)

o During playback, it is possible to navigate within a clip:

3/9 o’clock buttons allows to Fast Forward/Rewind and

12/6 o’clock buttons allows to skip to the next/previous

clip.

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