FOCUS Enhancements FS100 Connecting a FS­100 to a DV/HD Camcorder, HVX200 FireWire Connector

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Quickstart

Connecting a FS­100 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 FS­100.

Step 2: Locate the FireWire/DV/iLink (or similar) connector on your video camera. It is located indifferent placesdepending upon the brand of camera. If you are unclear of its location, consult your video camera manual.

FS­100 Supplied with 4­pin to 6­pin FireWire Cable

A 4­pin to 6­pin FireWire, 1394, cable is provided with the

FS­100.

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 FS­100.

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Contents FS100 Page Legal Notices Serial Number Regulations and Safety Compliance FS­100 Unit FS­100 DocumentationRead, Retain, and Follow Instructions Verify Power Plugs are Fully Inserted On / OFF Switch in Stand­By PositionPower Sources Do Not Overload Power OutletsPower­Cord Protection Grounding or PolarizationOutdoor Antenna Grounding Lightning and Power Surges Power LinesCleaning Accessories and Replacement Parts Safety CheckServicing Ventilation Table of Contents FS­100 Functions Table of ContentsLCD Display Symbols and Text FS­100 Using with a Computer Technical Specifications Page Page DTE Eliminates Pre­edit Processing IntroductionMissing or Damaged Components UnpackingFeatures FS­100 FeaturesFS­100 offers the following features Compact, Lightweight, Rugged Design Quickstart LCD Display Recovering LCD Display After a Mild Shock to FS­100Physical Description and Basic Controls Front Panel ControlsNavigation Buttons Power On ButtonPower on button provides two functions Alarm OFFRecord Transport Control ButtonsUsing Back Index with Short Clips Fast Forward and ReverseFast Forward and Reverse Search Compatible Camcorders Top Panel Top panel contains the following connectors and LEDsFloating Charge Mode Charging almost completed Fast Charge Mode Maximum charging rate­Channel Audio Computer FireWire ConnectorRemote Control, Serial Connector Camera FireWire ConnectorSide panel contains cooling vents as illustrated below Rear PanelSide Panel Rear panel contains the following important itemsBottom Panel Power SpeakerFS­100 Menu System Provides lists to select play material from Only appears for severalseconds upon power upOutline of Menu and Option Screens Contains the following selectionsContains the following disk and clip functions Contains the following recording functions Contains the following hard drive selectionsConnecting the FS­100 to AC Power Powering the FS­100Installing / Removing the Battery Pack Installing a BatteryRemoving a Battery Using FireWire to Charge FS­100 Charging the BatteryConnecting a FS­100 to a DV/HD Camcorder FS­100 Supplied with 4­pin to 6­pin FireWire CableHVX200 FireWire Connector Power On the FS­100 To power OFF Hold down for 3­5 secondsRecord and Playback with the FS­100 Select HDD Recorder Mode Select a DV File Format DV Formats RAW DV ­AVI TYPE1 AVI TYPE2 Canopus AVIDV24p and PAL 25P Modes MM / DD / YY Back SetupSet Time and Date ­LCDLIGHT onHH MM SS Back Do Not Use AV/C In FS­100 Record Modes Record With the FS­100There are four modes of recording with the FS­100 Control with the FS­100 transport buttonsTroubleshooting Counter Not Incrementing Verify Record Mode Matches Source Video Content and FormatShort Delay When Switching from VTR to Camera Mode Creating a New File without Dropping Frames Manual RecordingControl Local ­SYNCRO Slave AV / C Tapeless Syncro SlaveFunction buttons TapelessRecording Timecode in the File Control Local Syncro Slave AV / C ­TAPELESSTransport Feature Availability on PAL CamerasPlayback on the FS­100 SearchJump to Home display Using Select Button Navigation Tip Jump to Top of Display Using the Left ButtonWelcome Screen General Screen InformationReel Disp Lock Sync Home ScreenStop 1­ Counter DiskField Data Type Number Data Description Disp display Information FieldsDV Ntsc or PAL and HD Power RemainingFS­100 System Information Screens Press OK to clear the screen and return to the last screenRecord Normal ­PRE­REC Disk PRE­REC Cach Loop Record Record ScreensPRE­REC Record Mode Normal RecordPRE­REC Cache Back PRE­REC Disk Record Mode HDD AvailPRE­REC Time Loop Record Saving Loop Record ClipsAnother Method to Capture Single Frames Time Lapse Time Lapse Record DV modes onlyDV Formats RAW DV AVI Type 2 24P Pinnacle ­P2 Format ScreenDV Formats DV Formats RAW DV ­P2Formats for 25P Applications PinnacleThis screen displays the following items HDD Mode ScreenHDD Mode ­DVCPROHD REC DVCPRO50 REC DVCPRO/DVREC DD Drive Switching Between Recorder ModesIdentifying Master/Slave Volumes During Record/Playback Master FS­100 Slave FS­100 Setting Up Master and Slave FS­10010 / 10 21 10 50 V 1 ­LCDLIGHT on Setup ScreensEXT CTL File Time DateVersion Alarm On, OffVersion LCD Light On, Off, AutoDisplays a black frame Stop Frame, Gray, No videoEXT CTL OFF, Pause, Frame, File Displays the first frame of the clipTC EXT Recommended for Pull­down Applications When the FS­100 powers up in TC Regen mode, itFollowing are timecode TC functions TC SET and UB SET Can Be Set at the Same TimeFS­100 uses this value on thenext recording after it is set TC SETUB SET UB SETEnables the drop­frame function TC DROP, NON­DROP Ntsc onlyUse with TC Free RUN or TC Regen SET Contrast Value Back LCD ContrastFunctions Screen Disp DDFunctions ­FA Sync FA AV / C FA Tapeless FA Reels Menu Functions ListFB Blank Assigning Clips to Reels BlankDisk Reel Utilities available are Utilities ScreenOrganize Reel Organize P2After Organize P2 Copy Files to Another Disk File Naming Conventions Organize Pinn DVCPRO/DV onlyUse this item to delete a selected clip Delete ClipDelete Clip YES BackFormat Disk Format Disk Press YES to Erase ALL Data YES BackThis selection formats the disk as follows Repair Disk Repair Disk Press YES to YES BackTo repair a disk Repair Clip Repair ClipFile Name File NameUpgrade Upgrading UpgradeTo upgrade system software Upgrade Press Select To Upgrade Software BackUpgrade Errors Upgrade Complete Please RestartUpgrade Error Wrong Product Exit System Reset Continue to SYSTEM? YES Back System ResetDiagnostic Upgrade Error File not Found ExitBattery StatusStatus From the Reels screen, choose the Reels as follows Reels ScreenPlacing a Clip in a Reel ReelsOptional Wired Remote Control p/n ACSS­0019­01 Using a Wired Remote ControlPlay Play Clip Loop Clip Loop ALL Play ALL Play ScreenPlay from Track List Reel List Play From Screen­9 Reel Control ScreenControl ­LOCAL Syncro Slave AV/C Tapeless Transport Keys KeeperCamcorder Requirements for Tapeless Control Mode Do Not Use AV/C control in Record ModeFS­100 Functions Normal Rec Rec StopPause Ll Play Rec PauseSyncro Slave Pause Ll Y REC Typerec Syncro Slave Rec AV/C* StopAV/C* Rec Pause Ll a REC Type REC AV/C* Play Pause Ll a PlayRecording for Unsupported NLE FS­100 Using with a ComputerFor More Information Initial SetupMounting the FS­100 in Windows Use this procedure for Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and MEFS­100 Video Clips in Reel Folder FS­100 and FAT HD Resolution and FramesUsing Avid OMF Clips Organize OMF Function If Drive Does Not Appear Locate and select the FS­100 under Media DrivesTo do dismount the FS­100 Dismounting the FS­100 WindowsMounting the FS­100 Macintosh Before Connecting FS­100 to a ComputerTo dismount the FS­100 from a Mac Dismounting the FS­100 MacintoshBelt Mount Clip Front View Mounting HardwareMounting FS­100 to a Camcorder Clipping to a BeltInput/Outputs Physical DescriptionPower Audio/Video/Timecode SpecificationGPI & RS­232C Control 1 x 3.5mm mini jack Disk Information DTE File FormatsLog Files Error MessagesMiscellaneous Files WarrantyTemperature Compatible Camcorders and Accessories100 FS­100 Portable DTE Recorder Page Release Part Number MANL­1023­06

MANL102306, FS100 specifications

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