Contacting Focus Enhancements | FOCUS Enhancements DR-HD100 guide

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FOCUS Enhancements DR-HD100 manual Contacting Focus Enhancements

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ProHD Page Legal Notices Contacting Focus Enhancements Serial Number FCC Class a Symbols Used in This Documentation Symbol Used In the ProHD DR-HD100 UnitDocumentation Read, Retain, and Follow Instructions Electrical Precautions Do Not Expose to Moisture On / OFF Switch in Stand-By PositionPower Sources Do Not Overload Power Outlets Grounding or Polarization Lightning and Power SurgesOutdoor Antenna Grounding Power Lines Optical PrecautionMaintenance and Moving Cleaning Servicing Accessories and Replacement Parts Safety CheckOperating Environment Location Ventilation Table of Contents DR-HD100 Using with a Computer DR-HD100 Functions Upgrade Errors LCD Display Symbols and Text Technical SpecificationsPage Page Introduction DTE Eliminates Pre-edit Processing Unpacking Missing or Damaged Components DR-HD100 Features FeaturesDR-HD100 offers the following features Compact, Lightweight, Rugged Design Quickstart Physical Description and Basic Controls Front Panel ControlsLCD Display Function buttons A, B, C Power On Button Power on button provides two functionsNavigation Buttons Transport Control Buttons Search Modes and HD Recorder Mode Some HDV Camcorders Require a Moment to SynchronizeFast Forward and Reverse Fast Forward and Reverse Search Compatible Camcorders Using Back Index with Short Clips Back Index WW Top panel contains the following connectors and LEDs Floating Charge Mode Charging almost completedFast Charge Mode Maximum charging rate Power on Power On but there is no activity Computer FireWire Connector Remote Control, Serial ConnectorCamera FireWire Connector Channel Audio Rear Panel Side PanelRear panel contains the following important items Side panel contains cooling vents as illustrated below Power Speaker Bottom Panel Only appears for several seconds upon power up DR-HD100 Menu SystemContains the following selections Provides lists to select play material from Contains the following disk and clip functions Contains the following hard drive selections EXT CTL File When selecting HD Recorder the format displayed is Contains the following recording functions Powering the DR-HD100 Connecting the DR-HD100 to AC Power Installing a Battery Installing / Removing the Battery PackRemoving a Battery Charging the Battery Using FireWire to Charge DR-HD100 DR-HD100 Supplied with 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire Cable Connecting a DR-HD100 to a DV/HD CamcorderGY-HD100/101 FireWire Connector To power OFF Hold down for 3-5 seconds Power On the DR-HD100Record and Playback with the DR-HD100 Select HDD Recorder Mode DV Formats RAW DV AVI TYPE1 AVI TYPE2 Canopus AVI Select a DV/HD File FormatDV24p and PAL 25p Modes Setup Set Time and DateLcdlight on SET Date SET Time Series to enable control of the DR-HD100 Record With the DR-HD100There are four modes of recording with the DR-HD100 Control with the DR-HD100 transport buttons Verify 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 Frames Important GY-HD100 Setting Control Local JVC GY-HD Syncro Slave AV / C GY-HD100 OTHER→BACK Spacehdv Setting Series Record and Split Slave Control Modes Syncro Slave External Recording Timecode in the FileControl JVC GY-HD Syncro Slave AV / C -EXTERNAL Function buttons Playback on the DR-HD100 DR-HD100 Using with a Computer Recording for Unsupported NLE Initial Setup For More Information Use this procedure for Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and ME Mounting the DR-HD100 in Windows DR-HD100 Video Clips in Reel Folder HD Resolution and Frames DR-HD100 and FAT Using Avid OMF Clips Required for DV mode only Organize OMF Function Locate and select the DR-HD100 under Media Drives If Drive Does Not Appear Dismounting the DR-HD100 Windows To do dismount the DR-HD100 Before Connecting DR-HD100 to a Computer Mounting the DR-HD100 Macintosh Dismounting the DR-HD100 Macintosh To dismount the DR-HD100 from a Mac Mounting Hardware Mounting DR-HD100 to a CamcorderClipping to a Belt Belt Mount Clip Front View Navigation Tip Jump to Top of Display Using the Left Button Jump to Home display Using Select Button General Screen Information Welcome Screen Counter Home ScreenReel Disp Disp display Information Fields Field Data Type Number Data Description Power Remaining DR-HD100 System Information ScreensPress OK to clear the screen and return to the last screen DV Ntsc or PAL and HD Record Screens Record Normal Retro Disk Retro Cache Loop Record Normal Record Retro Cache Record ModeRetro Cache Back Retro Disk HDD Avail Retro Disk Record ModeRetro Time Saving Loop Record Clips Loop RecordAnother Method to Capture Single Frames Time Lapse Record DV modes only Time Lapse HDD Mode Screen Switching Between Recorder Modes DV and HDPower-cycle After Changing Recorder Modes This screen displays the following items USE EXT DR-HD Setting Up Master and Slave DR-HD100 Master DR-HD100 Slave DR-HD100 Format Screen DV FormatsDV Formats RAW DV AVI Type 1 AVI Type 2 Canopus AVI DV formats include HD Format Screen Check regularly for updatesHD Formats Setup Screens EXT CTL Pause EXT CTL Frame EXT CTL File Date Time Alarm On, Off VersionLCD Light On, Off, Auto Version Stop Frame, Gray, No video EXT CTL OFF, Pause, Frame, FileDisplays the first frame of the clip Displays a black frame Following are timecode TC functions When the DR-HD100 powers up in TC Regen mode, itTC SET and UB SET Can Be Set at the Same Time TC SET TC SET UB SET UB SET Enables the drop-frame function TC DROP, NON-DROP Ntsc onlySET Contrast Value Back Use with TC Free RUN or TC Regen Functions Screen Functions FA JVC GY-HD FA Sync FA AV / C FA External Functions List Menu FB Blank Assigning Clips to Reels BlankStop Counter Reel Utilities Screen Utilities available are Organize OMF Organize ReelOrganize Pinn Delete Clip YES BackUse this item to delete a selected clip Use Delete Clip Sparingly Format 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 DV Mode only Repair Clip File Name File Name Upgrade Upgrade Complete Please Restart Upgrade ErrorsUpgrade Error Wrong Product Exit System Reset DiagnosticUpgrade Error File Not Found Exit System Reset Continue to SYSTEM? YES Back Status BatteryStatus Reels Screen Placing a Clip in a ReelReels From the Reels screen, choose the Reels as follows Using a Wired Remote Control Optional Wired Remote Control p/n ACSS-0019-01 Play Screen Play Play Clip Loop Clip Loop ALL Play ALL Play From Screen Play from Track List Reel List Control Screen Control Local JVC GY-HD Syncro Slave AV/CTransport Keys Keeper Reel Do Not Use AV/C control in Record Mode Camcorder Requirements for External Control Mode LCD Display Symbols and Text GY-HD100 1394 REC Trig Mode REC Power Audio/Video/Timecode SpecificationPhysical Description Input/Outputs Disk Information DTE File FormatsLog Files Error Messages WarrantyTemperature Years, DR-HD100 Days Accessories including the battery Compatible Camcorders and Accessories Page Release Part Number MANL-0995-04