FOCUS Enhancements 2.3 instruction manual 4.0 AV/C CONTROL, FireStore

FireStore

3.Launch Xpress DV. Once you have opened the desired project or created a new project, select Tools -> MediaTool. The following window will appear:

4.Locate and select the external FireWire drive under Media Drive(s). (NOTE: If the drive does not appear, check that you have created the OMFI MediaFiles folder correctly with proper case and spacing. Also, check to see that the drive is properly connected and recognized by the computer).

Under Project(s), select All Projects (This will highlight all items in the Project(s) window). Ensure Master Clips is checked then press OK. The following Media Tools Window will appear:

5.Create a new bin (select File -> New Bin) or open an existing bin in Xpress DV. Once opened, select all items in the Media Tools window (select Edit-> Select All). Drag the contents of the Media Tools Window into the bin. It is now possible to use these clips in the Avid Xpress DV timeline.

It is also possible to import the FireStore recorded files onto your Avid system’s media drives. To do this, select File -> Import. Find the external FireWire drive and import the file(s) onto the media drive. This may take time as it is copying the file over to the media drive. For instant editing, it is recommended that you edit directly from the FireWire drive.

4.0 AV/C CONTROL

It is now possible to control FireStore from external FireWire devices utilizing AV/C control protocol. With this feature, it is possible to control various FireStore functions such as play, stop, pause, rewind and fast forward via FireStore’s 4-pin "DV In/Out" port. Devices that can control FireStore via AV/C include non- linear editing systems, VTRs and camcorders.

To initiate AV/C control, hold down the

(MODE) button for two seconds.

Once in the setup menu, scroll through to select the "SLAVE MODE" display by

pressing the (MODE) button over and over. Once you get to this menu item,

press the (FORWARD INDEX) twice

to select "CONTROLLED". Then hold down

(MODE) again for two seconds.

Now connect FireStore to an AV/C controlling device via FireStore’s 4-pin "DV In/Out" port (if it is an NLE system, usually the application must not be open when you connect FireStore).

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