FOCUS Enhancements FS-5 2.0 manual Introduction, Features

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Introduction

This addendum provides information about the FS-5 2.0 DTE Disk Recorder’s features.

2.0 Features

•Proxy Video Files

The FS-5 can generate proxy video files from stored original video files. Proxy files are smaller than their original video clips and easier to share over the network or internet.

•LCD Video Playback

Playback recorded content on the FS-5 LCD. Original DV/HDV recordings play back at a reduced frame rate on the FS-5's LCD. Monitor audio using an USB audio device: headset or speaker system.

•Single Frame Thumbnails

Single frame thumbnails are created for each recording. These thumbnails appear on the FS-5 LCD as well as via the web interface. Clip details are also listed including the clip name and the file wrapper type. The thumbnail format depends on the format used during recording.

•Additional NLE Metadata Support

Metadata can now be logged in an AVID compatible format. This requires Avid Media Composer version 3.5 for use.

•Multi-unit Metadata

Log the same metadata to multiple FS-5 units simultaneously using a single web interface.

•Multi-unit Control

a.Control multiple units from a single web interface.

b.Sync clocks of multiple units for matching timecode via WiFi using an optional USB WiFi or wired Ethernet adapter.

FS-5 2.0 User Guide Addendum 1

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Contents FS-5 User Guide Addendum Page Legal Notices Contacting Focus Enhancements FS-5 Documentation SymbolsPower Supply Only DocumentationLegal Notices Table of Contents Metadata Technical Specifications Page Introduction FeaturesOverview of this Addendum Quick Start Play Physical Description and ControlsFront View Controls Returning to the Top of the Menu or to Home menu FS-5 2.0 User InterfaceWelcome Auto Time DST Adjust DST Manual Proxy Calibrate Clock Record and Playback Set Date and Time Set Up the FS-5Power On FS-5 Setup Time Operation Function Select Record/Play Mode Select the Recording Format REC Format Select the Control ModeDV24p and PAL 25p Modes Select the DTE FormatSelect the Timecode Setup Menu Overridden by EXT TC SettingsRecord with the FS-5 Do Not Disconnect Power or FireWire CableExternal Operation Creating a New File without Dropping Frames Normal RecordingExternal Recording Syncro For Camcorders Without External Trigger Control Syncro RecordingEXT TC Recording Timecode in the FilePlayback on FS-5 Setting Playback PreferenceViewing Thumbnails on the Web ThumbnailsProxy Audio Playback Utilities Creating a Proxy FileOriginal File Format Proxy File Format Proxy File FormatsMetadata Video Production Default TemplateOverview Custom TemplatesLogging Onto the FS-5 Web Server Metadata Pages and Functions Status EntryADD Add or Change Metadata ReviewMarked Segment Thumbnail and Data Specific NLE Editors ExportAvid Media Composer Logging Metadata to Multiple 2.0 FS-5s Entering MetadataSaving Metadata TC Depend and Input Style In Axif and Final Cut Pro Creating a TemplateExport to NLE XML Document ExportMetadata FS-5 2.0 User Guide Addendum FS-5 2.0 Functions Welcome General Menu InformationOperation Menus Default OptionsAutomatic Proxy GENSetup Setup MenusProxies SET Date and Time Using NTP Time Zone NPT Source Automatic Default DST AdjustDST Manual Proxies Play PrefNetwork IP Mask Gateway BroadcastFunctions List Functions MenusLOCK/UNLK Locks the buttonpad Default toggles between Menu Utilities Menus Default CommentCalibrate Clock Format Make Proxy Metadata Embedded In Avid MXF File Wrapper Organize MXFCalibrate Clock Takes 10 Hours Calibrate ClockFS-5 with Other Devices Controlling Multiple FS-5s At Once FS-5 with Other Devices Calibration Schedule Synchronizing Clocks on Multiple FS-5sGreater Accuracy Non-Linear Editors NLEs Logging Avid Metadata During Recording Avid Media ComposerOnce recording is done, navigate to the Utilities menu Importing Video and Metadata Into Avid DV25 DTE File Formats SupportedHDV Proxy VideosPage FS-5 2.0 User Guide Addendum MANL-1160-01