FOCUS Enhancements MANL102306, FS100 manual Troubleshooting Counter Not Incrementing

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Quickstart

Do Not Disconnect Power or FireWire Cable

Never disconnect the power or the FireWire cable during a recording. This will cause file corruption.

Loss of Power During Recording

If power is lost during recording it is possible to repair the damaged file or files, refer Repair Disk on page 67 to and Repair Clip on page 68.

Troubleshooting: Counter Not Incrementing

If the Counter does not increment while recording from the camera, it is an indication that there is no active connection between the FS­100 and the camera.

•Verify that the FS­100 1394 DV I/O and the camera connections are secure. It may be necessary to unplug and then reconnect them.

When a good connection is made, the Counter increments and recording starts.

Verify Record Mode Matches Source Video Content and Format

For example, if in DVCPRO/DV Recorder mode, DVCPROHD or DVCPRO50 content will not record properly. A NTSC or PAL DV source records only when the unit is set to the correct video format.

Short Delay When Switching from VTR to Camera Mode

When switching a camcorder from VTR to camera mode, there is a short (10­20 seconds) interval while the FS­100 re­establishes communications with the camcorder. If recording is started during this period, recording is delayed until the FS­100 finishes establishing communications with the camcorder.

The FS­100 will NOT record a new clip if there are approximately two minutes, or less, space remaining on the internal disk drive.

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Contents FS100 Page Legal Notices Serial Number Regulations and Safety Compliance FS­100 Documentation FS­100 UnitRead, Retain, and Follow Instructions Do Not Overload Power Outlets On / OFF Switch in Stand­By PositionPower Sources Verify Power Plugs are Fully InsertedGrounding or Polarization Power­Cord ProtectionOutdoor Antenna Grounding Power Lines Lightning and Power SurgesCleaning Safety Check Accessories and Replacement PartsServicing 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 ComponentsFS­100 Features 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 RecordFast Forward and Reverse Using Back Index with Short ClipsFast 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 a Battery Installing / Removing the Battery PackRemoving a Battery Charging the Battery Using FireWire to Charge FS­100FS­100 Supplied with 4­pin to 6­pin FireWire Cable Connecting a FS­100 to a DV/HD CamcorderHVX200 FireWire Connector To power OFF Hold down for 3­5 seconds Power On the FS­100Record and Playback with the FS­100 Select HDD Recorder Mode DV Formats RAW DV ­AVI TYPE1 AVI TYPE2 Canopus AVI Select a DV File FormatDV24p 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 ModesVerify Record Mode Matches Source Video Content and Format Troubleshooting Counter Not IncrementingShort 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 RecordNormal Record PRE­REC Record ModePRE­REC Cache Back HDD Avail PRE­REC Disk Record ModePRE­REC Time Saving Loop Record Clips Loop RecordAnother 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 SETTC DROP, NON­DROP Ntsc only Enables the drop­frame functionUse with TC Free RUN or TC Regen LCD Contrast SET Contrast Value BackDisp DD Functions ScreenFunctions ­FA Sync FA AV / C FA Tapeless FA Reels Functions List MenuFB Blank Blank Assigning Clips to ReelsDisk Reel Utilities Screen Utilities available areOrganize P2 Organize ReelAfter 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 Press YES to Erase ALL Data YES Back Format DiskThis selection formats the disk as follows Repair Disk Press YES to YES Back Repair DiskTo repair a disk Repair Clip Repair ClipFile Name File NameUpgrade Press Select To Upgrade Software Back UpgradeTo upgrade system software Upgrade UpgradingUpgrade Complete Please Restart Upgrade ErrorsUpgrade Error Wrong Product Exit Upgrade Error File not Found Exit System ResetDiagnostic System Reset Continue to SYSTEM? YES BackStatus BatteryStatus 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/OutputsAudio/Video/Timecode Specification PowerGPI & 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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