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FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Focus Enhancements’ FS-100 portable Direct To Edit (DTE) disk recorder. The FS-100 is the first portable DVCPROHD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV disk recorder with Focus Enhancement’s DTE technology designed for hand held camcorders in a small, rugged and shock proof chassis. If you edit with applications from Adobe, Apple, Avid, Canopus, Matrox, Pinnacle, Sony, Ulead, and many others, Focus Enhancement's DTE Technology is the only solution that can save hundre
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Introduction Unpacking 2 1 3 7 6 4 5 Verify that the FS-100 has the following items: 1. FS-100 unit 2. Belt clip 3. User guide 4. One Firewire cable 5. Power cord 6. Power supply with cable and connector to the FS-100 7. Removable Li-Ion battery pack Missing or Damaged Components If there are missing or damaged items, contact Focus Enhancements Support for assistance. USA Email: support@focusinfo.com USA Telephone: +1 763-398-1658 EMEA Email: techsupport@como.com EMEA Telephone: +49 4307 - 83
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FS-100
DVCPROHD DVCPRO50 DVCPRO/DV
Portable DTE Recorder
User Guide
Part Number: MANL-1023-10
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LEGAL NOTICES THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL AND TRADE SECRET INFORMATION OF FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS AND ITS RECEIPT OR POSSESSION DOES NOT CONVEY ANY RIGHTS TO REPRODUCE OR DISCLOSE ITS CONTENTS, OR TO MANUFACTURE, USE, OR SELL ANYTHING THAT IT MAY DESCRIBE. USE IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION OF FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF PRIN
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Contacting FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS: USA Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00PM (Central Time) Email: support@focusinfo.com Telephone: +1 763-398-1658 Fax: +1 763-571-7688 Address: Focus Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA. 95008 www.focusinfo.com EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00PM Email: techsupport@como.com Telephone: +49 4307 - 83 58 58 Fax: +49 4307 - 83 58 99 Address: COMO Computer & Motion GmbH A Focus Enhance
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Regulations and Safety Focus Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA. 95008 Model Number: FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder Date of Manufacture: Reference the Serial Number label attached to the unit. FCC Class A This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors. This equipment has
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Compliance FS-100 is a device marketed for use in industrial or business environments. The FS-100 complies with the regulations the following testing agencies: Australia and New Zealand European Union FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder iv
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Safety Symbols In the FS-100 Unit This symbol indicates the presence of an un-insulated Dangerous Voltage within the product’s enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. In the FS-100 Documentation This symbol indicates important operating or maintenance (ser- vicing) information that the user should read and understand. This symbol indicates supplementary information about fea- tures, functions, or operations that may be of interest to the user. Documentation Read, Re
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Electrical Precautions Do Not Expose to Moisture Do not use this product near water or in an environment where it is exposed to dampness or there is the possibility of it getting wet. Do Not Remove Cover There are No User Serviceable Parts inside this unit. Servicing should be done by qualified service personnel. ON / OFF Switch in Stand-By Position The On/Off switch Does Not Separate the Unit From the Main Power when it is in the stand-by position. Power Sources Use only power sources that m
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Power-Cord Protection • Routing Power-Cords Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Avoid sharp angles in the cord, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit the product. • Non-Use Period During extended periods when the device is not used, unplug it from the power source and retract the power-cord. Grounding or Polarization • Polarized If this product is equipped with a polar
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Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the FS- 100, verify that the antenna or cable system is grounded. This provides some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Refer to Article 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, for information about the proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna di
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Maintenance and Moving Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet. Servicing Unplug the device from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. • If liquid has been spille
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Operating Environment Location Any mounting of this device should follow its instructions, and should use only mounting accessories recommended by Focus Enhancements. • Install this device on a sturdy, level surface, away from moisture and dust. • Heat Locate this device away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other electrical devices (including amplifiers) that generate heat. Ventilation Do not block the ventilation openings in the FS-100 body. Overheating can
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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 DTE Eliminates Pre-edit Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Quickstart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Physical Description and Basic Controls . . . . . . . . . . .6 Front Panel Controls
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Table of Contents Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Internal Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The FS-100 Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Outline of Menu and Option Screens . . . . . . . . . 17 Powering the FS-100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Con
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Table of Contents FS-100 System Information Screens . . . . . . . . . .46 Record Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Normal Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 PRE-REC Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 PRE-REC Disk Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Loop Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Saving Loop Record Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Snap Record . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Organize OMF DVCPRO/DV only . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Organize P2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 File Naming Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Organize PINN DVCPRO/DV only . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Make Ref MOV Version 4.x only . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 File Name Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Delete Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Format Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Clipping to a Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Input/Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Audio/Video/Timecode Specification . . . . . . . . . 114 DTE File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
