FOCUS Enhancements MANL102306, FS100 Stop Frame, Gray, No video, EXT CTL OFF, Pause, Frame, File

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FS­100 Functions

•When Alarm is set to Off, the audio feedback for the buttons is disabled, however the alarmwill still soundfor low power, high heat, or low disk space conditions.

Stop Frame, Gray, No video

These settings determine the FS­100 video output when it is in STOP mode.

•STOP FRAME Group Default

Displays the first frame of the clip.

•STOP GRAY

Displays a black frame.

•STOP NO VIDEO

Video output is Off.

EXT CTL OFF, Pause, Frame, File

These options permit the use of an external device to control the FS­ 100 through the optional RS­232 cable.

RS­232 Cable Available from Focus Online Store

The RS­232 cable required to connect the FS­100 to an external control device is Focus part number CBLA­0113­01. It and other accessories mentioned in this manual are available at https://www.focusinfo.com/sales/store.

•EXT CTL OFF

Use this option when connecting an external device using an RS232C cable.

•This requires the use of a a 3.5mm­to­DB9 adapter cable, plugged into FS­100 Control port.

In Local mode, select this itemto control the FS­100 with the optional wired remote control unit.

The following options permit control functions to occur from a simple contact closure.

•EXT CTL PAUSE

Controls Pause and Resume during a record or playback session.

•EXT CTL FRAME

Captures a single frame of video and records it to a file. Each time this function is triggered, it sequentially adds another frame to the same file until stopped.

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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

The FOCUS Enhancements FS100 is a robust and versatile video monitor designed to elevate the video production experience for professionals in the film and broadcast industry. With the model number MANL102306, the FS100 is recognized for its impressive combination of features, technologies, and characteristics that cater to the needs of videographers, cinematographers, and content creators alike.

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