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Focus Firestore FS-100 User Manual

Focus Firestore FS-100
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FS100
DVCPROHD DVCPRO50 DVCPRO/DV
Portable DTE Recorder
User Guide
Release 2.0
Part Number: MANL-1023-07

Table of Contents

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Focus Firestore FS-100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Audio FormatPCM
InterfacesUSB 2.0
Video CodecHDV
Audio CodecPCM
InputsFireWire
OutputsFireWire, Composite, S-Video
Input/Output3.5mm stereo mini-jack
Power Supplybattery

Summary

FS100 Portable DTE Recorder User Guide

Regulations and Safety

FCC Class A Compliance

Details on FCC Class A digital device compliance and interference guidelines.

Electrical Precautions

Power and Grounding Safety

Maintenance and Safety Precautions

Ground Loop Warning

Warning to ensure common ground for connected equipment to avoid loops.

Lightning and Power Surge Protection

Advice to unplug during electrical storms or periods of inactivity.

Servicing and Operating Environment

Servicing Conditions and Procedures

Conditions requiring servicing by qualified personnel.

Introduction to the FS-100

DTE Eliminates Pre-edit Processing

Explanation of how DTE technology simplifies video editing workflows.

Unpacking and Component Check

FS-100 Key Features

FS-100 Design and Capabilities

Never Miss A Shot Feature

Explanation of the PRE-record mode for capturing unexpected events.

Quickstart Guide

Physical Description and Controls

Front Panel Controls Overview

Identification and function of buttons and indicators on the FS-100 front panel.

FS-100 Power and Navigation

Power On/Off and Reset Button

Instructions for powering on, off, and resetting the FS-100 unit.

Navigation Buttons Explained

Details on using the Left, Right, Up, Down, and Select navigation buttons.

Transport Control Operations

Advanced Transport Control Functions

Fast Forward and Reverse Search

Explanation of variable speed search functions and compatible camcorders.

Pause, Stop, and Power Off

Procedures for pausing, stopping, and powering off the FS-100.

Top Panel Connectors and LEDs

FS-100 Ports and Connectivity

Computer FireWire Port

Details on the 6-pin IEEE-1394a computer FireWire port.

Camera FireWire Port

Details on the DV/I/O 6-pin IEEE-1394a camera FireWire connector.

FS-100 Menu System Navigation

FS-100 Recording Modes and Formats

Powering the FS-100

AC Power Connection Guide

Step-by-step guide to connecting the FS-100 to AC power.

Battery Pack Installation and Removal

Charging the Battery Pack

Connecting to a DV/HD Camcorder

Record and Playback Operations

Powering On the FS-100

Selecting HDD Recorder Mode

Selecting DV File Formats

Setting Time and Date

Recording Modes Explained

Recording Troubleshooting and Verification

Power Disconnection Warning

Warning against disconnecting power or FireWire cable during recording to prevent corruption.

Manual Recording Procedures

Configuring AG-HVX200 for Recording

Playback Operations on FS-100

FS-100 Functions Overview

FS-100 Record Screens

FS-100 Recording Modes

Normal Record Mode

Description of the standard recording mode using front panel controls.

PRE-REC Record Mode

Details on the PRE-REC cache feature for capturing start-of-session material.

Format Screen and DV Formats

HDD Mode Screen Options

Setting Up Master and Slave FS-100

FS-100 Setup Screens

Timecode (TC) Functions

FS-100 Functions Screen Overview

Assigning Clips to Reels

FS-100 Utilities Screen

FS-100 File Organization Utilities

FS-100 File Management Utilities

Formatting the FS-100 Disk

System Software Upgrade Procedure

FS-100 Reels Management

FS-100 Playback Modes

FS-100 Control Modes

Technical Specifications Overview

Physical Description

Dimensions and weight of the FS-100 unit.

Input/Outputs Specifications

Details on DV Video I/O and FireWire Computer I/F, and supported inputs.

Technical Specifications Details

DVCPRO/DV Format Specifications

Technical details for DVCPRO/DV video format.

Power Specifications

Information on DC power requirements and battery specifications.

Audio/Video/Timecode Specifications

Details on audio, video, and embedded timecode specifications.

FS-100 File and Disk Specifications

DTE File Formats Supported

List of DTE file formats supported in DVCPRO/DV and DVCPROHD/50 modes.

Disk Information

Details on the internal disk type, format, and OS compatibility.

FS-100 Log Files and Error Messages

Error Messages and Actions

List of error messages and recommended actions for the FS-100.