FOCUS Enhancements MANL102306, FS100 manual Select a DV File Format, DV24p and PAL 25P Modes

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Quickstart

Select a DV File Format

The formats displayed depend on the recorder mode selected in the previous step, for example DVCPRO/DV REC results in the following:

DV FORMATS

RAW DV

­AVI TYPE1

AVI TYPE2

CANOPUS AVI

Step 1: Use the Up and Down navigation 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 DV­24p Advanced mode.

PAL 25P camcorders require no special 25P DV format

Check www.FireStore,com for supported Applications

For a complete and up­to­date list of supported applications and their associated formats, visit the website: http://www.firestore.com

Step 2: Press the center Select button on the navigation buttons.

Step 3: Press the Left button to return to the menu title.

Step 4: Press the Right button once and advance to the SETUP screen.

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FS­100 Portable DTE Recorder

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Contents FS100 Page Legal Notices Serial Number Regulations and Safety Compliance FS­100 Unit FS­100 DocumentationRead, Retain, and Follow Instructions Do Not Overload Power Outlets On / OFF Switch in Stand­By PositionPower Sources Verify Power Plugs are Fully InsertedPower­Cord Protection Grounding or PolarizationOutdoor Antenna Grounding Lightning and Power Surges Power LinesCleaning Accessories and Replacement Parts Safety CheckServicing Ventilation Table of Contents Table of Contents FS­100 FunctionsLCD Display Symbols and Text FS­100 Using with a Computer Technical Specifications Page Page Introduction DTE Eliminates Pre­edit ProcessingUnpacking Missing or Damaged ComponentsFeatures FS­100 FeaturesFS­100 offers the following features Compact, Lightweight, Rugged Design Quickstart Front Panel Controls Recovering LCD Display After a Mild Shock to FS­100Physical Description and Basic Controls LCD DisplayAlarm OFF Power On ButtonPower on button provides two functions Navigation ButtonsTransport Control Buttons RecordUsing Back Index with Short Clips Fast Forward and ReverseFast Forward and Reverse Search Compatible Camcorders Fast Charge Mode Maximum charging rate Top panel contains the following connectors and LEDsFloating Charge Mode Charging almost completed Top PanelCamera FireWire Connector Computer FireWire ConnectorRemote Control, Serial Connector ­Channel AudioRear panel contains the following important items Rear PanelSide Panel Side panel contains cooling vents as illustrated belowPower Speaker Bottom PanelFS­100 Menu System Contains the following selections Only appears for severalseconds upon power upOutline of Menu and Option Screens Provides lists to select play material fromContains the following disk and clip functions Contains the following hard drive selections Contains the following recording functionsPowering the FS­100 Connecting the FS­100 to AC PowerInstalling / Removing the Battery Pack Installing a BatteryRemoving a Battery Charging the Battery Using FireWire to Charge FS­100Connecting 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 ­LCDLIGHT on SetupSet Time and Date MM / DD / YY BackHH MM SS Back Control with the FS­100 transport buttons Record With the FS­100There are four modes of recording with the FS­100 Do Not Use AV/C In FS­100 Record ModesTroubleshooting Counter Not Incrementing Verify Record Mode Matches Source Video Content and FormatShort Delay When Switching from VTR to Camera Mode Manual Recording Creating a New File without Dropping FramesSyncro Slave Control Local ­SYNCRO Slave AV / C TapelessControl Local Syncro Slave AV / C ­TAPELESS TapelessRecording Timecode in the File Function buttonsSearch Feature Availability on PAL CamerasPlayback on the FS­100 TransportNavigation Tip Jump to Top of Display Using the Left Button Jump to Home display Using Select ButtonGeneral Screen Information Welcome ScreenDisk Home ScreenStop 1­ Counter Reel Disp Lock SyncDisp display Information Fields Field Data Type Number Data DescriptionPress OK to clear the screen and return to the last screen Power RemainingFS­100 System Information Screens DV Ntsc or PAL and HDRecord Screens Record Normal ­PRE­REC Disk PRE­REC Cach Loop RecordPRE­REC 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 Record DV modes only Time LapseDV Formats RAW DV ­P2 Format ScreenDV Formats DV Formats RAW DV AVI Type 2 24P Pinnacle ­P2Pinnacle Formats for 25P ApplicationsSwitching Between Recorder Modes HDD Mode ScreenHDD Mode ­DVCPROHD REC DVCPRO50 REC DVCPRO/DVREC DD Drive This screen displays the following itemsIdentifying Master/Slave Volumes During Record/Playback Setting Up Master and Slave FS­100 Master FS­100 Slave FS­100Setup Screens 10 / 10 21 10 50 V 1 ­LCDLIGHT onEXT CTL File Date TimeLCD Light On, Off, Auto Alarm On, OffVersion VersionDisplays the first frame of the clip Stop Frame, Gray, No videoEXT CTL OFF, Pause, Frame, File Displays a black frameTC SET and UB SET Can Be Set at the Same Time When the FS­100 powers up in TC Regen mode, itFollowing are timecode TC functions TC EXT Recommended for Pull­down ApplicationsTC SET FS­100 uses this value on thenext recording after it is setUB SET UB SETEnables the drop­frame function TC DROP, NON­DROP Ntsc onlyUse with TC Free RUN or TC Regen LCD Contrast SET Contrast Value BackFunctions Screen Disp DDFunctions ­FA Sync FA AV / C FA Tapeless FA Reels Functions List MenuFB Blank Assigning Clips to Reels BlankDisk Reel Utilities Screen Utilities available areOrganize Reel Organize P2After Organize P2 Copy Files to Another Disk Organize Pinn DVCPRO/DV only File Naming ConventionsYES Back Delete ClipDelete Clip Use this item to delete a selected clipFormat 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 Press Select To Upgrade Software Back UpgradeTo upgrade system software Upgrade UpgradingUpgrade Errors Upgrade Complete Please RestartUpgrade Error Wrong Product Exit Upgrade Error File not Found Exit System ResetDiagnostic System Reset Continue to SYSTEM? YES BackBattery StatusStatus Reels Reels ScreenPlacing a Clip in a Reel From the Reels screen, choose the Reels as followsUsing a Wired Remote Control Optional Wired Remote Control p/n ACSS­0019­01Play Screen Play Play Clip Loop Clip Loop ALL Play ALLPlay From Screen Play from Track List Reel ListTransport Keys Keeper Control ScreenControl ­LOCAL Syncro Slave AV/C Tapeless ­9 ReelDo Not Use AV/C control in Record Mode Camcorder Requirements for Tapeless Control ModeFS­100 Functions Rec Pause StopPause Ll Play Normal Rec RecAV/C* Play Pause Ll a Play AV/C* StopAV/C* Rec Pause Ll a REC Type REC Syncro Slave Pause Ll Y REC Typerec Syncro Slave RecFS­100 Using with a Computer Recording for Unsupported NLEInitial Setup For More InformationUse this procedure for Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and ME Mounting the FS­100 in WindowsFS­100 Video Clips in Reel Folder HD Resolution and Frames FS­100 and FATUsing Avid OMF Clips Organize OMF Function Locate and select the FS­100 under Media Drives If Drive Does Not AppearDismounting the FS­100 Windows To do dismount the FS­100Before Connecting FS­100 to a Computer Mounting the FS­100 MacintoshDismounting the FS­100 Macintosh To dismount the FS­100 from a MacClipping to a Belt Mounting HardwareMounting FS­100 to a Camcorder Belt Mount Clip Front ViewPhysical Description Input/OutputsPower Audio/Video/Timecode SpecificationGPI & RS­232C Control 1 x 3.5mm mini jack DTE File Formats Disk InformationError Messages Log FilesCompatible Camcorders and Accessories WarrantyTemperature Miscellaneous Files100 FS­100 Portable DTE Recorder Page Release Part Number MANL­1023­06

MANL102306, FS100 specifications

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