Panasonic FS-100 User Manual

FS-100DVCPROHD DVCPRO50 DVCPRO/DVPortable DTE Recorder User GuidePart Number: MANL-1023-08

FS-100 Portable DTE RecorderviiiOutdoor Antenna GroundingIf an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the FS-100, verify that the antenna or

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder82Reels ScreenWhen a disk is formatted, the FS-100 creates 10 folders, numbered 0-9, on the disk. During r

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder83Using a Wired Remote ControlWhen using the optional wired remote control, use the button pad numbered 0-

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder84Play Screen •Play Clip In this mode, the FS-100 plays the selected clip from start to finish when you pr

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder85Play From Screen This screen permits the selection of from where clips playback. There are two choices:

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder86Control Screen The Control screen provides the capability of enabling the FS-100 to operate in five diff

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder87•Use the Keeper key to cycle through the available Reels. For example, if the current Reel selection

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FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder89LCD Display Symbols and TextThe table below shows the different symbols and states displayed on the top line of the LCD

LCD Display Symbols and TextFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder90 Tapeless (Pause) ll E <REC TYPE> REC Tapeless (Rec) E <REC TYPE> REC * AV/C

FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder91Using the FS-100 with a ComputerOnce video clips are recorded to the FS-100 it is possible to use those clips in most co

FS-100 Portable DTE RecorderixMaintenance and MovingCleaningUnplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. The product should be cleaned on

Using the FS-100 with a ComputerFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder92To move video files from the FS-100 to a computer:• Connect the FS-100’s Computer I/O 13

Using the FS-100 with a ComputerFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder93Mounting the FS-100 in WindowsUse this procedure for Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and ME.1. On

Using the FS-100 with a ComputerFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder94This folder may contain several different files. The video clips. can appear as: • RawD

Using the FS-100 with a ComputerFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder95HD Resolution and Frames • P2/MOV: YYYYMMDD-HHMMSSX01.mxf (and .mov in version 3.0) wher

Using the FS-100 with a ComputerFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder96With most DV and many P2 compatible NLE systems on Windows or Macintosh computers, it is

Using the FS-100 with a ComputerFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder97To use a FS-100 recorded Avid OMF file on an Avid NLE system, use the following procedur

Using the FS-100 with a ComputerFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder989. Locate and select the FS-100 under Media Drive(s). 10. Verify that Master Clips is ch

Using the FS-100 with a ComputerFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder99Dismounting the FS-100 (Windows)When finished working with the FS-100 and the computer,

Using the FS-100 with a ComputerFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder100Mounting the FS-100 (Macintosh)1. Start the Mac computer and connect the FS-100’s COMPU

Using the FS-100 with a ComputerFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder101Dismounting the FS-100 (Macintosh)When finished working with the FS-100 and the Macinto

FS-100 Portable DTE RecorderxOperating EnvironmentLocationAny mounting of this device should follow its instructions, and should use only mounting acc

FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder102Mounting HardwareMounting FS-100 to a CamcorderMount the FS-100 to your camcorder using the optional Camcorder Mount Ki

Using the FS-100 with a ComputerFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder103Clipping to a BeltA belt mount clip is included with the FS-100. This mount is similar

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FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder105Technical SpecificationsSpecifications are subject to change.Physical Description• Dimensions: 1.59" x 5.6" x

Technical SpecificationsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder106• GPI & RS-232C Control (1 x 3.5mm mini jack)Power • 15V DC, 7.5W • Mini-jack power connect

Technical SpecificationsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder107DTE File Formats • DVCPRO/DV mode: Raw DV, AVI Type 1, AVI Type 2, Matrox AVI, Canopus AVI, Qui

FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder108Log FilesWith each recording of a particular clip on a disk, the FS-100 creates a text log file to identify information

Technical SpecificationsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder109Miscellaneous Filesfwxdc.datThe fwxdc.dat file is a cache file used to improve file read perfor

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FS-100 Portable DTE RecorderxiTable of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1DTE Eliminates Pr

IndexFS-100 Portable DTE Recorderindex - 2Aaborted ... 74, 76

IndexFS-100 Portable DTE Recorderindex - 3input for DV ...12input for DVC

IndexFS-100 Portable DTE Recorderindex - 4installing ...22Li-Ion .

IndexFS-100 Portable DTE Recorderindex - 5skipping forward to next clip ...9using back index ...

IndexFS-100 Portable DTE Recorderindex - 6deletingclip ...

IndexFS-100 Portable DTE Recorderindex - 725p ...10630p .

IndexFS-100 Portable DTE Recorderindex - 8file types ...3FireWir

IndexFS-100 Portable DTE Recorderindex - 9fileAIF ...96AL

IndexFS-100 Portable DTE Recorderindex - 10front panel keys, lock/unlock ...69FS-100charging

IndexFS-100 Portable DTE Recorderindex - 11TC EXT ... 57, 61Hhardware f

Table of ContentsFS-100 Portable DTE RecorderxiiBottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Internal Speaker . . .

IndexFS-100 Portable DTE Recorderindex - 12LCD Contrast ...65LCD

IndexFS-100 Portable DTE Recorderindex - 13modesDD Drive ...55DV24p

IndexFS-100 Portable DTE Recorderindex - 14inputs for DVCPRO50 ...12inputs for DVCPROHD .

IndexFS-100 Portable DTE Recorderindex - 15panelbottom ...15fro

IndexFS-100 Portable DTE Recorderindex - 16supply ...2power

IndexFS-100 Portable DTE Recorderindex - 17syncro slave ...32tapeless ..

IndexFS-100 Portable DTE Recorderindex - 18DV formats ...19file name .

IndexFS-100 Portable DTE Recorderindex - 19record ...49softwar

IndexFS-100 Portable DTE Recorderindex - 20recording ...32recording

IndexFS-100 Portable DTE Recorderindex - 21displaying absolute timecode value for session ...45displaying code generated by external

Table of ContentsFS-100 Portable DTE RecorderxiiiFormat Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51DV Formats . . .

IndexFS-100 Portable DTE Recorderindex - 22user guide ...

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Part Number: MANL-1023-08

Table of ContentsFS-100 Portable DTE RecorderxivPlay Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Play From Scree

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FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder

FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder1IntroductionThank you for purchasing a Focus Enhancements’ FS-100 portable direct-to-edit (DTE) disk recorder. The FS-100

IntroductionFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder2Unpacking Verify that the FS-100 has the following items:1. FS-100 unit2. Belt clip3. User guide4. Firewire c

IntroductionFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder3Features The FS-100 offers the following features:•Tapeless Acquisition Especially equipped camcorders permit

IntroductionFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder4•Flexible Capacities and Power The FS-100 hard drive provides hours of recorded content capacity. See www.foc

FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder5QuickstartThis section provides the following information necessary for using the FS-100 as quickly as possible. Physical

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder6Physical Description and Basic ControlsFront Panel Controls LCD DisplayThis is a backlit, 14 character by 7 lin

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder7Power On ButtonThe Power ON button provides three functions.•Power ON Turn on the FS-100.•Reset FS-100 First, F

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder8Record  Press this button once when the FS-100 is in Stop mode to put the FS-100 into REC-PAUSE. Press it aga

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder9Back Index |WWThis button returns the FS-100 to the beginning of the current clip when in playback mode. Press

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder10Top PanelThe top panel contains the following connectors and LEDs: Charge LED Status Status LED States LED Ind

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder11Computer FireWire Connector• In/Out: 6-pin IEEE-1394a port x 1• Asynchronous Data I/O Remote Control, Serial C

FS-100 Portable DTE RecorderiLEGAL NOTICESTHIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL AND TRADE SECRET INFORMATION OF FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS AND ITS RECEIPT OR PO

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder12Camera FireWire Connector•DV/I/O • 6-pin IEEE-1394a connectorSee the note Properly Align FireWire Cable and Co

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder13Rear Panel The rear panel contains the following important items:Fan Intake VentDo Not BlockBattery Compartmen

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder14Side Panel The side panel contains cooling vents as illustrated below. Cooling VentsDo Not Block

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder15Bottom Panel The FS-100 bottom panel features a single 2-pin DC power connector. Connect the supplied AC power

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder16The FS-100 Menu System The FS-100 menu system provides access to all the functions available in the unit. Each

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder17Outline of Menu and Option ScreensThe functions of each of the selections on these screens is explained in mor

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder18•Utilities Contains the following disk and clip functions: Organize Reel Organize OMF DVCPRO/DV only Organize

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder19EXT CTL FILE TC EXT (external) TC REC RUN TC FREE RUN TC REGEN (regenerate) TC SET UB SET TC DROP NTSC onlyTC

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder20•Record Contains the following recording functions: NORMAL REC PRE REC Disk PRE REC Cach LOOP RECORD SNAP TIME

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder21Powering the FS-100• FS-100 operation without a battery installed. To operate the FS-100 without a battery ins

FS-100 Portable DTE RecorderiiContacting FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS: Serial NumberThe serial number for this equipment is located on the back of the unit. Pl

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder22Installing / Removing the Battery PackInstalling a Battery1. Place the unit, so that the battery compartment i

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder23Charging the Battery The battery begins charging anytime it is connected to AC power using the AC adapter supp

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder24 Battery UseMisuse can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder25Connecting a FS-100 to a DV/HD Camcorder Before performing this procedure, make sure you have installed and ch

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder26Record and Playback with the FS-100 Before using the FS-100, set up the unit as outlined in the following sect

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder27Power On the FS-1001. Press the Power ON button for two seconds and release it. 2. The Welcome screen appears

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder28Select HDD Recorder Mode1. Press the Right navigation button two times until the HDD Mode display appears. 2

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder29Select a DV File Format The DV file formats displayed depend on the recorder mode selected in the previous ste

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder30Set Time and Date1. Press the Right navigation button several times until the Setup display appears on the scr

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder315. Use the Down navigation button to select the time and press the Right navigation button. The following scre

FS-100 Portable DTE RecorderiiiRegulations and Safety FCC Class AThis product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used

FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder32 Record With the FS-100 There are four modes of recording with the FS-100.•Local Control with the FS-100 transport butto

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder33 Do Not Disconnect Power or FireWire CableNever disconnect the power or the FireWire cable during a recordin

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder34Manual Recording 1. Set the video camera to Camera or Cam mode. 2. Verify that an image appears in the viewfin

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder35Syncro SlaveThis mode is for camcorders that do not have external control or the tapeless control functionalit

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder36TapelessUse the Tapeless control mode with camcorders that are compatible with FS-100 external control or tape

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder37Configuring AG-HVX200 and Recording1. Power on the camera. 2. Set the TAPE/P2 switch to P2. 3. Press the MENU

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder38 Recording Timecode in the FileSelect EXT TC in the Setup menu. This option records the video camera timecode

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder39Playback on the FS-100 Verify that both the video camera and the FS-100 are powered on and that they are conne

QuickstartFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder403. Press the FS-100 Play button. 4. Search through the clips using the FS-100 Forward Search, Forward Index, B

FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder41FS-100 FunctionsThis section contains information on the following LCD screens:General Screen Information 42Record Scre

FS-100 Portable DTE RecorderivComplianceFS-100 is a device marketed for use in industrial or business environments. The FS-100 complies with the regul

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder42General Screen InformationThe FS-100 LCD screens are organized by function with each screen displaying a

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder43Home ScreenThe Home screen is read only and has no navigable items. To leave the Home screen use either

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder4410.Reel Display In Record or Playback modes, this item displays the particular REEL that a clip is loca

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder45FS-100 System Information ScreensThe FS-100 automatically creates information screens to indicate condit

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder46Record ScreensThe Record screen permits setting the FS-100 to various recording modes, depending on the

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder47For more about LCD display symbols and text, see LCD Display Symbols and Text on page 89.Normal RecordTh

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder48PRE-REC Disk Record ModeThe PRE-REC Disk mode records video in a continuous loop to a user-defined porti

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder49Loop Record Loop Record is similar to PRE-REC Disk.Loop Record continuously records a series of video cl

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder50Time Lapse RecordTime lapse provides the ability to record a single frame at specific time intervals, fo

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder51Format ScreenDV Formats The number of options available in this menu depends on the recorded bit rate. I

FS-100 Portable DTE RecordervSafetySymbolsIn the FS-100 UnitThis symbol indicates the presence of an un-insulated Dangerous Voltage within the product

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder52•MATROX AVI •QUICKTIME •AVID OMF •QUICKTIME 24P NTSC only •AVI TYPE2 24P NTSC only •PINNACLE •P2 •MXF 0P

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder53HDD Mode ScreenThis screen displays the following items: •DVCPROHD Supports 100 Mb/s streams from the Pa

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder54•USE EXT FS-100 Use this option when longer recording times are needed. USE EXT FS-100 permits the conne

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder55Setting Up Master and Slave FS-100 1. Connect the camcorder to the master FS-100, DV I/O connector using

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder56Setup ScreensThe items on the Setup Screen are grouped by function. Within the function the items act li

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder57•EXT CTL FRAME •EXT CTL FILE •TC EXT Group Default• TC REC RUN •TC FREE RUN •TC REGEN •TC SET •UB SET

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder58Date TimeSET DATE09 / 18 / 05MM / DD / YY BACKSET TIME10 : 50 : 40HH : MM : SS BACK

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder59VersionThis screen displays:• FS-100 Firmware version• SD video of the unit.• FS-100 model LCD Light On,

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder60Stop Frame, No Video These settings determine the FS-100 video output when it is in STOP mode.•STOP FRAM

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder61TIME CODE EXT, REC RUN, FREE RUN, REGENThe following are timecode (TC) functions. •TC EXT Group Default

FS-100 Portable DTE RecorderviElectrical PrecautionsDo Not Expose to MoistureDo not use this product near water or in an environment where it is expos

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder62TC SETThe Timecode Set parameter stores a user defined timecode in the FS-100’s non-volatile memory. Thi

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder63UB SET The User Bit Set function provides the ability to change the user bits in the timecode recorded i

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder64TC DROP, NON-DROP NTSC only These parameters are only available for NTSC and only one may be enabled at

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder65LCD CONTRAST Use this function to adjust the contrast of the LCD display for easier viewing.1. Use the R

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder66Functions ScreenThe Functions buttons FA, FB, and FC provide convenient Home screen shortcuts by acting

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder67Functions ListA list of the Function button menu is below. In each group, the default selection is liste

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder68FB R0-0 R0 Marks Current Clip to Reel 0, FB R1-1 R1 Marks Current Clip to Reel 1, MENU Appears on LCD as

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder69Assigning Clips to ReelsThe function buttons are a quick way to mark video clips during recording. The F

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder70Utilities ScreenThe Utilities available are:ORGANIZE REEL ORGANIZE OMF DVCPRO/DV only ORGANIZE P2 ORGANI

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder71Organize OMF DVCPRO/DV only When files are recorded in the AVID OMF file format, this selection allows y

FS-100 Portable DTE RecorderviiPower-Cord Protection • Routing Power-CordsRoute power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinc

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder72File Naming ConventionsThe video files are then renamed to XXXXZB.mxf. where XXXX is an incremental valu

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder73Delete ClipUse this item to delete a selected clip.1. From the Utilities screen, go to the DELETE CLIP s

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder74Format DiskPrevent lost frames due to file fragmentation by formatting the FS-100 before each recording

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder75Repair DiskUse this function if a recording session does not complete properly and there is a question t

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder76Repair ClipUse this function to repair a specific file that may be damaged or incomplete. For example, r

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder77File NameThis function Displays a file name but does not permit changing it.1. From the Utilities screen

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder78UpgradeCheck Focus Enhancements website for upgrades and latest software updates, go to www.focusinfo.co

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder799. Up on successful completion of the upgrade, the FS-100 displays the message: 10. Hold down the STOP /

FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder80 Verify that the upgrade file name is fs-100.bin and that it is in the FS-100 hard drive’s root directory.System ResetT

FS-100 FunctionsFS-100 Portable DTE Recorder81StatusThe FS-100 Status screen provides details of the systems power state as well as internal temperatu