Quickstart

This section provides the following information necessary for using the DR-HD100 as quickly as possible.

Physical Description and Basic Controls	6
The DR-HD100 Menu System	14
Connecting the DR-HD100 to AC Power	18
Installing / Removing the Battery Pack	19
Connecting a DR-HD100 to a DV/HD Camcorder	21
Record and Playback with the DR-HD100	22
Power On the DR-HD100	22
Select HDD Recorder Mode	23
Select a DV/HD File Format	24
Set Time and Date	25
Record With the DR-HD100	27
Manual Recording	29
JVC GY-HD	30
Syncro Slave	32
External	33
Playback on the DR-HD100	34

ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder

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FOCUS Enhancements DR-HD100 manual Quickstart

Contents

ProHD Page Legal Notices Contacting Focus Enhancements FCC Class a Serial Number Symbol Used In the ProHD DR-HD100 Unit Symbols Used in This DocumentationDocumentation Read, Retain, and Follow Instructions On / OFF Switch in Stand-By Position Electrical Precautions Do Not Expose to MoisturePower Sources Do Not Overload Power Outlets Lightning and Power Surges Grounding or PolarizationOutdoor Antenna Grounding Optical Precaution Power LinesMaintenance and Moving Cleaning Servicing Safety Check Accessories and Replacement PartsOperating Environment Location Ventilation Table of Contents DR-HD100 Functions DR-HD100 Using with a Computer Upgrade Errors Technical Specifications LCD Display Symbols and TextPage Page DTE Eliminates Pre-edit Processing Introduction Missing or Damaged Components Unpacking Features DR-HD100 FeaturesDR-HD100 offers the following features Compact, Lightweight, Rugged Design Quickstart Front Panel Controls Physical Description and Basic ControlsLCD Display Function buttons A, B, C Power on button provides two functions Power On ButtonNavigation Buttons Transport Control Buttons Some HDV Camcorders Require a Moment to Synchronize Search Modes and HD Recorder ModeFast Forward and Reverse Fast Forward and Reverse Search Compatible Camcorders Back Index WW Using Back Index with Short Clips Floating Charge Mode Charging almost completed Top panel contains the following connectors and LEDsFast Charge Mode Maximum charging rate Power on Power On but there is no activity Remote Control, Serial Connector Computer FireWire ConnectorCamera FireWire Connector Channel Audio Side Panel Rear PanelRear panel contains the following important items Side panel contains cooling vents as illustrated below Bottom Panel Power Speaker DR-HD100 Menu System Only appears for several seconds upon power upContains the following selections Provides lists to select play material from Contains the following disk and clip functions EXT CTL File Contains the following hard drive selections Contains the following recording functions When selecting HD Recorder the format displayed is Connecting the DR-HD100 to AC Power Powering the DR-HD100 Installing / Removing the Battery Pack Installing a BatteryRemoving a Battery Using FireWire to Charge DR-HD100 Charging the Battery Connecting a DR-HD100 to a DV/HD Camcorder DR-HD100 Supplied with 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire CableGY-HD100/101 FireWire Connector Power On the DR-HD100 To power OFF Hold down for 3-5 secondsRecord and Playback with the DR-HD100 Select HDD Recorder Mode Select a DV/HD File Format DV Formats RAW DV AVI TYPE1 AVI TYPE2 Canopus AVIDV24p and PAL 25p Modes Set Time and Date SetupLcdlight on SET Date SET Time Record With the DR-HD100 Series to enable control of the DR-HD100There are four modes of recording with the DR-HD100 Control with the DR-HD100 transport buttons Troubleshooting Counter Not Incrementing Verify Record Mode Matches Source Video Content and FormatShort Delay When Switching from VTR to Camera Mode Creating a New File without Dropping Frames Manual Recording Control Local JVC GY-HD Syncro Slave AV / C Important GY-HD100 Setting Series Record and Split Slave Control Modes GY-HD100 OTHER→BACK Spacehdv Setting Syncro Slave Recording Timecode in the File ExternalControl JVC GY-HD Syncro Slave AV / C -EXTERNAL Function buttons Playback on the DR-HD100 Recording for Unsupported NLE DR-HD100 Using with a Computer For More Information Initial Setup Mounting the DR-HD100 in Windows Use this procedure for Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and ME DR-HD100 Video Clips in Reel Folder DR-HD100 and FAT HD Resolution and Frames Using Avid OMF Clips Required for DV mode only Organize OMF Function If Drive Does Not Appear Locate and select the DR-HD100 under Media Drives To do dismount the DR-HD100 Dismounting the DR-HD100 Windows Mounting the DR-HD100 Macintosh Before Connecting DR-HD100 to a Computer To dismount the DR-HD100 from a Mac Dismounting the DR-HD100 Macintosh Mounting DR-HD100 to a Camcorder Mounting HardwareClipping to a Belt Belt Mount Clip Front View Jump to Home display Using Select Button Navigation Tip Jump to Top of Display Using the Left Button Welcome Screen General Screen Information Home Screen CounterReel Disp Field Data Type Number Data Description Disp display Information Fields DR-HD100 System Information Screens Power RemainingPress OK to clear the screen and return to the last screen DV Ntsc or PAL and HD Record Normal Retro Disk Retro Cache Loop Record Record Screens Retro Cache Record Mode Normal RecordRetro Cache Back Retro Disk Record Mode Retro Disk HDD AvailRetro Time Loop Record Saving Loop Record ClipsAnother Method to Capture Single Frames Time Lapse Time Lapse Record DV modes only Switching Between Recorder Modes DV and HD HDD Mode ScreenPower-cycle After Changing Recorder Modes This screen displays the following items USE EXT DR-HD Master DR-HD100 Slave DR-HD100 Setting Up Master and Slave DR-HD100 DV Formats Format ScreenDV Formats RAW DV AVI Type 1 AVI Type 2 Canopus AVI DV formats include Check regularly for updates HD Format ScreenHD Formats EXT CTL Pause EXT CTL Frame EXT CTL File Setup Screens Time Date Version Alarm On, OffLCD Light On, Off, Auto Version EXT CTL OFF, Pause, Frame, File Stop Frame, Gray, No videoDisplays the first frame of the clip Displays a black frame When the DR-HD100 powers up in TC Regen mode, it Following are timecode TC functionsTC SET and UB SET Can Be Set at the Same Time TC SET TC SET UB SET UB SET TC DROP, NON-DROP Ntsc only Enables the drop-frame functionSET Contrast Value Back Use with TC Free RUN or TC Regen Functions FA JVC GY-HD FA Sync FA AV / C FA External Functions Screen Menu Functions List FB Blank Blank Assigning Clips to ReelsStop Counter Reel Utilities available are Utilities Screen Organize Reel Organize OMFOrganize Pinn YES Back Delete ClipUse this item to delete a selected clip Use Delete Clip Sparingly Format 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 Clip DV Mode only File Name File Name Upgrade Upgrade Errors Upgrade Complete Please RestartUpgrade Error Wrong Product Exit Diagnostic System ResetUpgrade Error File Not Found Exit System Reset Continue to SYSTEM? YES Back Battery StatusStatus Placing a Clip in a Reel Reels ScreenReels From the Reels screen, choose the Reels as follows Optional Wired Remote Control p/n ACSS-0019-01 Using a Wired Remote Control Play Play Clip Loop Clip Loop ALL Play ALL Play Screen Play from Track List Reel List Play From Screen Control Local JVC GY-HD Syncro Slave AV/C Control ScreenTransport Keys Keeper Reel Camcorder Requirements for External Control Mode Do Not Use AV/C control in Record Mode LCD Display Symbols and Text REC GY-HD100 1394 REC Trig Mode Audio/Video/Timecode Specification PowerPhysical Description Input/Outputs DTE File Formats Disk InformationLog Files Warranty Error MessagesTemperature Years, DR-HD100 Days Accessories including the battery Compatible Camcorders and Accessories Page Release Part Number MANL-0995-04