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FS-2/2E S tudio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide MANL-0927-04.
Symbols On the FS-2/2E Unit The lightning flash with arrowhe ad symbol, within an equilate ral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of an uninsulated Da ngerous V oltag e within the product’ s enclosure that may be of sufficient ma gnitude to cons titute a risk of ele ctric shock to persons.
FS-2/2E S tudio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide iii Notices: Legal, Regulatory , and Safety 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.
FS-2/2E S tudio DTE Disk Reco rder Us er Guide iv Cont acting FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS Serial N umber The serial number for this equipment is located on the bottom of the unit. Please write this serial number on the enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area.
FS-2/2E S tudio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide v Unauthorized Servicing Do not attempt to service this prod uct yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose dangerous voltage or other hazards.
FS-2/2E S tudio DTE Disk Reco rder Us er Guide vi Regulatory and Safety Environment al Precaution FCC Class A This product satisfies FCC regulat ions when shielded cables and connectors a re used to connect the unit to other eq uipment.
FS-2/2E S tudio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide vii Document ation This manual is written with the assumption th at the user is familiar with a nalog and digital video/audio signals and hardware. Read, Retain, and Follow Instructions All the safety and operatin g instructions should be read before the product is operated.
FS-2/2E S tudio DTE Disk Reco rder Us er Guide viii Electrical Precautions Do Not Expose to Moisture Do not use this product near water or in an environmen t 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.
FS-2/2E S tudio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide ix Grounding or Polarization • Polarized If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current lin e plug (a plug having one blade wider th an the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way.
FS-2/2E S tudio DTE Disk Reco rder Us er Guide x When installing an outside antenna syst em, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching su ch power lines or circuits as contac t with them might be fatal. Optical Precaution The use of optical instrument s with this device will incr ease hazards to the eyes hazard.
FS-2/2E S tudio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide xi Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repa irs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. Operating Environment Location Install this device on a sturdy, level surface, away from moisture and dust.
FS-2/2E S tudio DTE Disk Reco rder Us er Guide xii W ARRANTY For customers within the USA an d Canada, FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials or work manship as follows: For a period of TWO years from the da te of purchase, FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, Inc.
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FS-2/2E S tudio DTE Disk Recorder, User Guide xv T able of Content s Chapter 1 Introduction 1 What is a DTE Disk Recorder? 2 What is the FS-2/2E? 2 Basic Applications 3 Receiving, Unpacking, and Insp .
FS-2/2E S tudio DTE Disk Reco rder, User Guide xvi SDI Serial Digital Video Source Input Key 21 DV Video Source Input Key 22 LCD Menu Sof t Keys 22 T ranspor t Control Keys 23 MENU 23 Back Index 23 Fo.
FS-2/2E S tudio DTE Dis k Recorder, User Guide xvii Setup Menu 52 Set Date & Time 53 OS Version # 54 OS Upgrade 55 Copy Software to FS-2/2E Internal Drive 55 Load Software from External Driv e 56 .
FS-2/2E S tudio DTE Disk Reco rder, User Guide xviii Chapter 3 Using the FS-2/2E85 How to Make a Recording 86 How to Playback 86 How to Put Recorded Clip s on a Computer System 87 Mounting FireWire Di.
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FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Focus Enh ancements FS-2/2E DTE DV Studio Disk Recorder. The FS-2/2E is designed for use as a record or playback device in studios, mobile vans and other in stallations.
Introduction FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 2 1.1 What is a DTE Disk Recorder? A DTE Disk Recorder is a device that allo ws you to record or playback DV video directly to/from a removable IDE disk dr ive or removable FireWire dis k drives.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 3 Introduction • Record and recall a single frame of DV video and record us er definable time- lapse sequences. • Use trick playback mode s up to 30X/-30X fast-forward an d rewind speeds, reverse play, loop clip and loop entire disk.
Introduction FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 4 1.4.1 Package Content s Please take a moment to study the contents of your FS- 2/2E package. You should have the following contents: 1. One (1) FS-2/2E unit with a ttached rack mounting ears 2.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 5 Introduction 1.5 Inst a llation and Site Requirement s Focus Enhancements recommends that FS-2/2E unit s be installed in a restricted access area, su ch as an equ ipment room or closet and the insta llation be performed by trained installers.
Introduction FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 6 1.6 Mounting in a 19 inch Electronics Rack The FS-2/2E m easures 15.89” h igh x 17.3 6” wide by 3.47” dee p. It is an 2 RU chassis featuring front rack mount ears to be installed into a standard 19” a udio/visual rack.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 7 Introduction 1.7 Connecting Hard Drives 1.7.1 Inserting the Internal 3.5 inch IDE Drive Insert the internal 3.5 inch IDE drive as follows: 1. Remove the driv e from its packa ging. 2. Slide the drive carefully into the bay until it is seated firmly.
Introduction FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 8 1.8 Physical Features The FS-2/2E features two main s urfaces, the front control panel and the rear connector panel.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 9 Introduction Input selections are either Composite , Y/ C (S-V ideo) , Component , SDI or DV . An audio source must be selected for each input using t he .
Introduction FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 10 1.8.2 Rear Connection Panel The FS-2/2E rear panel, shown below, contains control and audio/video input/output areas described in this section. You can select any of the available inputs as a s ource.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 11 Introduction 8. Pr Input - For connecting the Pr s ignal from component input sources. Pr Output - For output of the Pr signal to component devices 9. Sync Input - For conn ecting the Sync signal on non sy nc on green component sources.
Introduction FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 12 1.9 Setting Up the FS-2/2E This section explains how to set up the FS -2/2E for use. Refer to the illustration below and perform the steps on the following page.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 13 Introduction To set up the FS-2/2E, do the following: 1. Plug in the power cord. 2. Connect a Video input device. 3. Connect an Audio source (if desired). 4. Connect a Monitor i f desired. 5. Connect Speakers or Headset (to monitor the audio) if desire d.
Introduction FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 14 1.9.2 Setting the Time and Date Before using the FS-2/2E, use this procedure to set the time and date. 1. Select the Setup Menu. 2. Select SET DA TE & TIME . The following screen appears.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 15 Introduction 1.10 Replacing the Power Module Fuse The power module of the FS-2/2 E contains a protective fuse. To replace the fuse do the follow ing: 1. Turn off the FS-2/2E. 2. Locate the power m odule on the rear of the unit.
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FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 17 Chapter 2 FS-2/2E Functions This chapter conta ins the following sections: Edit/Utility/Inpu t Buttons page 17 LCD Menu So ft Keys page 22 T ransport Control Keys page 23 LCD Display page 26 FS-2/2E Menus and Functions page 30 2.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 18 2.1.1 Edit Function Keys 2.1.1.1 MARK IN - Mark In Key Use the MARK IN key to mark a particular frame as a starting point when creating a clip for a playlist. Refer to Playlist Menu on page 44 of this user guide for mo re information about Playlist s.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 19 FS-2/2E Functions 2.1.1.5 FOL DER - Folde r Key By pressing the Folder key during a recording, you can mark each clip into particular pre-named fold ers on disk (up to 10 folders can be prenamed). Default names for th e folders a re 0 through 9.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 20 2.1.2 Utility Function Keys 2.1.2.1 OS D - (On Scree n Display ) Press this ke y to enable on scr e en display on the monitor output (composite). When off, the key will not light. 2.1.2.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 21 FS-2/2E Functions 2.1.3 Input Source Selection Keys In all cases, when selected, the key lights. When selecting CMPST , Y/C , or CMPNT and there is no video source available, thi s light flashes several times and then the FS-2/2E returns to th e original input selection.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 22 2.1.3.4 SDI Serial Digital Video Source Input Key Press this ke y to select SDI video ( SMPTE 259M ) as the input source. The default audio link is embedde d AES/EB U digita l audio in the stream.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 23 FS-2/2E Functions 2.3 T ransport Control Keys This set of buttons con trols playback an d record functions of the FS-2/2E. These functions include play, revers e play, fast forward, fast rewind, forward frame, back frame, next track, previous t rack, stop, and record.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 24 2.3.3 | Forward Index Press this key to skip forwar d to th e next sequential clip for playback. • To skip ahead 10 clips per increment , holding down Forward Index . • To select the next disk drive, press SHIFT and then Forward In dex .
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 25 FS-2/2E Functions 2.3.9 Forward Search Press the Forwa rd Search key to play video at different speeds (both slower and faster than real-time). For instance, if you are in 10X FF speed and you press the Back Search button once, you are in 2X FF mode.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 26 2.4 LCD Display The FS-2/2E LCD screen displays different FS-2/2E modes and states. On boot up, the FS-2/2E displays the following screen: Depending on the connected disk drive, the FS-2/2E may or may not display Please W ait during boot up.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 27 FS-2/2E Functions Once ready for use, the FS-2/2E defa ult men u screen appears as follows: 1. Play/Record S t atus Symbol This symbol displays a graphic.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 28 5. T rack or Clip Number The track numb er is displaye d in the top right corner of the LCD Display. This is the current clip or track number being recorded or played back. For example, a display value of 2-01 4 identifies a track as being clip 14 on volume 2.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 29 FS-2/2E Functions 8. Current Disk V olume Displays the current disk volume in relation to available s pace.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 30 2.5 FS-2/2E Menus and Functions The FS-2/2E features a comprehe nsive menu system which allows a n umber of features to be initiated a nd setup.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 31 FS-2/2E Functions •A V I D O M F • PINNACLE • 24P A VI TYPE 2 (for FS-2E, or FS-2 with 2.0 upgrade only) • 24P QUICKTIME (for FS-2E, or FS-2 with 2.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 32 • NETWORK SETUP • IP SETTINGS (selections include DHCP , CUSTOM IP ) • USER/P ASSWORD • VIEW IP INFO • SERVICES (selections .
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 33 FS-2/2E Functions 2.5.2 Sub-Menu A vailable The symbol at the en d of a line indicates a menu item that has a sub- menu available. Press the SEL soft key, to display the sub-menu. 2.5.3 Sof t Keys • EXIT -- Press EXIT to return to the FS-2/2E main menu screen.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 34 Press STOP once to pause your record ing. To st op the recording session entirely, press STOP once again.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 35 FS-2/2E Functions Due to larger files sizes, the maximum amount of drive s pace available is decreased to accommo date the last recording in a session.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 36 2.5.4.3 Retro Cache RETRO CACHE Record constantly caches your video in a loop up to a 10 second data buffer. In this way, when the record is begun, a retro time period is added to the beginning of any clip.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 37 FS-2/2E Functions When the disk capacity’s record time is reached, an additional one-minute (or 2GB) seg ment is created. After this clip is complete, the oldest one-minute clip (or 2GB segment) is recorded over, followed by each se quential oldest clip.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 38 2.5.5 Control Mode Menu 1. Select the Control mode. The highlighted mode is the current mode after exit. 2. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen. Control Mode has the following functions: •L O C A L •R E M O T E •A V / C • SYNCRO SLA VE 2.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 39 FS-2/2E Functions • Index at Scene - In this mode, recordin gs are contin uous until a sc ene break is detected in the incoming vide o stream, or the nine minute file size lim it is reached. At that time, a new file is automatically crea ted within one second of the scene change.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 40 2.5.5.3 A V/C Use these settings in PLA YBACK and other situation s where the FS-2/2E is controlled by an extern al FireWire device (such as a DV NLE system).
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 41 FS-2/2E Functions 2.5.5.4 Syncro Slave The FS-2E and the FS-2 (with the 2. 0 upgrade), has two settings in Syncro Slave: • NEW FILE - default - This se.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 42 2.5.6 Play Mode Menu 1. Select the mode. The highlighted mode is the current mode aft er exit.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 43 FS-2/2E Functions 2.5.7 Play From Mode Menu This selection allows you to select th e playback list used in play mode. There are three options available. 1. Select the mode. The highlighted mode is the current mode aft er exit.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 44 2.5.8 Playlist Menu The Playlist menu options are: • OPEN • SA VE • NEW •E D I T • VIEW • DELETE The FS-2/2E playlist feature allows you to playback clips in a custom, user- defined order.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 45 FS-2/2E Functions 2.5.8.1 Op en Open allows you to open a playlist on disk. Do this as follows: 1. In the PLA YLIST menu, select the OPEN option. A display similar to the following appears. 2. Once the sub menu is opened, select the desired playlist from the list.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 46 2.5.8.2 Sa ve When a playlist has been create d or modified, use the SAVE option to write it to disk.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 47 FS-2/2E Functions 2.5.8.4.1 REMOVE a Clip To remove a clip, use the following steps: 1. Select EDIT from the PLA YLIST menu and then REMOVE CLIP . You are given a list of clips in the open playlist. (If no clips are in the playlist, the message PLA YLIST EMPTY appears.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 48 3. Select between inserting at the BEGIN, END or CUSTOM (user-specified) part of playlist. Once you have selected your choice, the updated playlist is displayed. 2.5.8.4.3 MOVE a Clip The MOVE CLIP option allows you to move a clip within an existing playlist.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 49 FS-2/2E Functions 2.5.8.5 View The VIEW option allows you to vi ew the track information of an OPEN playlist. A play list must be opened in order to view. 1. Select VIEW from the PLA YLIST > EDIT menu.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 50 2.5.9 HDD Byp a ss HDD Bypass mode allows the connecte d FireWire hard drives to be mounted or dismounted to a computer without removing the m from the FS-2E. In this mode, the computer connects to the “HDD I/O” port on the FS-2/2 E Rear Connector P anel.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 51 FS-2/2E Functions 2.5.1 1 Record Format Menu The RECORD FORMAT menu allows selection of particular DTE Technology native NLE file formats prio r to recording.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 52 2.5.12 Setup Menu The SETUP menu allows y ou to set various funct ions of the FS-2/2E. • Select the menu item. •P r e s s SEL to open the sub menu (where applicable). •U s e to scroll through the selections.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 53 FS-2/2E Functions 2.5.12.1 Set Date & Time This selection provides a way to se t date and time for file naming purposes. Date and Time are s et in different menus. 1. Select the menu item. 2. Press SEL to open one of the following sub menus.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 54 On a computer, files are identified by their base file name made up of DATE and TIME. For instance, a clip named 2005061 5- 210943-01.mov is a clip that began recording at 9:09:43PM on June 15th.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 55 FS-2/2E Functions 2.5.12.3 OS Upgr ade To upgrade operating system (OS) software, you must download a new .bin file to a FireWire dr ive on y our computer. The latest version of FS-2/2E software can be downloaded from http:// www.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 56 5. Select YES . The following warning appears: 6. Select YES to begin the OS upgrade . 7. A message appears indicating the u pgrade has begun. 8. After upgrade is complete, power cycle the FS-2/ 2E, to reboot the system.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 57 FS-2/2E Functions 2.5.12.4 Restoring the Factory Default Op erating System To restore the factory de fault Operatin g System hold down the Lef t and Middle soft keys located under the LCD during boot up. 2.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 58 2.5.12.6 RS422 Remote This submenu allows you to setup the FS-2/2E for remote operation using the RS422 control port. For easy integration w ith existing control systems, you can make the FS-2/2E look like either a So ny BVW-75 Betacam SP deck or a generic re corder.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 59 FS-2/2E Functions 2.5.12.7 Audio Input In this submenu, you can change the default audio input l inked to a particular video input. Select the mo de to activa te it. 1. Press SEL for the highlighted menu item to open the sub- menu.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 60 2.5.12.8 Audio In Levels This menu item allows you to se t the audio input levels for FS-2/ 2E.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 61 FS-2/2E Functions This submenu contains the following selections: • EXT TC - Whatever the inc oming timecode, the FS-2/2E records it. You can select between SELECTED INPUT and LT C . Select the desired TC source: • Choosing EXT TC mode will clear any stored timecode value.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 62 2.5.12.10 TC Set This menu allows you to set Timecode values for various modes. It also allows the selection of dr op or non-drop frame (NTSC only) settings.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 63 FS-2/2E Functions 3. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen. 2.5.12.10.2 UB Preset 2.5.12.10.3 TC Delay (FS-2E only) The TC DELAY menu is only available for the FS-2E, or FS-2 (with the 2.0 upgrade ). This menu allows you to delay the reco rded timecode up to 29 frames.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 64 2.5.12.1 1 On Screen Display This selection allows you to turn on or off the on-screen display on FS-2/2E's Monitor Output.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 65 FS-2/2E Functions • The highlighted mode is th e current mode after exit. •P r e s s EXIT to return to the menu scre en. 2.5.12.13 GPI Port This menu allows you to change the set ting of the GPI port.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 66 2.5.12.1 4 Backligh t This selection enables or disa bles the FS-2/2 E LCD backlight. • The highlighted state is saved after exit. •P r e s s EXIT to return to the menu scre en. The ON setting leaves the LCD backlight on continuously and OFF setting turns it off.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 67 FS-2/2E Functions • CUSTOM - The FS-2/2E looks on disk drive vo lume 1 for any clip named SPLASH.dv and always displays the first frame of that clip. You can name any RawDV clip Splash.dv and the first frame from that clip appe ars as the default ou tput in STOP mode.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 68 2.5.12.1 7 Preferen ces This menu allows you to save and restore system preferences. When you select SA VE , you a re prompted with the messa ge SA VE CURRENT PREFERENCES? . Pre ss YES and a file is written to the disk drive savin g the curr ent user settings.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 69 FS-2/2E Functions 2.5.12.18 Folder Pref The FOLDER PREF menu allows you to determine the folders to which your clips are moved when you choose to do a ORGANIZE CLIPS from the UTILITIES me nu.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 70 2.5.12.20 Network Setup With NETWORK SETUP , you can connec t the FS-2/2E to a network. When this is done, you can do FTP file transfers to or from the FS-2/2 E or control the FS-2/2E using Telnet.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 71 FS-2/2E Functions • CustomIP - If you select CUSTOM IP, a submenu opens to ask you to enter an IP number, Sub Net Mask , and Gateway . If you do not have these values, contact your sy stem administrator.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 72 2.5.12.20.2 USER/P ASSWORD This screen allows you t o set a username a nd password for the FS-2/2E. If you are unsure what username and password t o use, contact your s ystem administrator.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 73 FS-2/2E Functions 2.5.12.20.3 VIEW IP INFO In cases where DHCP is being used, by selecting VIEW IP INFO , you can see the IP addre ss that the network has provided the FS-2/2E.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 74 Web Interf ace Use the web in terface to cont rol, change sett ings, edit playlists, and even delete tracks on the FS-2/2E. Below is an exam ple of the web interface. For m ore information about the web interface, see FS-2E Web Interface on page 99.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 75 FS-2/2E Functions 2. Connect a host c omputer to the TO C O M P UT E R port on the back of the FS-2E next to the EtherNet port.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 76 2.5.12.22 Video Out Adj The VIDEO OUT ADJ menu options allow you to make adjustments to FS-2/2E analog output sources.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 77 FS-2/2E Functions 2.5.13 Utilities Menu This menu allows you t o access various utilities. • Select the menu item. Press SEL to open the sub menu (where applicable). •P r e s s EXIT to return to the menu scre en.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 78 Once clips have been imported into Liquid Edition, an Index file is created on the disk drive per clip. Do not delete this file since it is required to continue work in the part icular project.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 79 FS-2/2E Functions 2.5.13.2 Organi ze Clip This selection places all files that were identified as a KEEPER or were SCENE MARKED du ring recording into a folder marked KEEPER or the prenamed SCENE MARKING folders on the disk drive.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 80 2.5.13.4 Delete Cl ip • In the DELETE CLIP X-XXX screen , select betw een clips by pressing the and buttons. •I f y o u s e l e c t YES , a m essage appears indicating th at the selected clip is being deleted.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 81 FS-2/2E Functions 2. Select the volume and press YES , the following screen appears: 3. When you select YES , a message indica ting the formatting appears. 4. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen. 2.5.
FS-2/2E Functions FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 82 4. Press Ye s . The following messa ge appears. Select Partition to partition a connected disk drive. When an unknown volume type (HDD) is connected to the FS-2/2E, the Partition process puts a FAT32 format ont o the drive.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 83 FS-2/2E Functions 2.5.13.7.2 CURRENT CLIP This selection performs a similar function, but on the selected cl ip only. If an error is found, the FS-2/2E prompts you to repair the problem. CURRENT CLIP repairs the la st file in the current session if it has been d amaged.
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FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 85 Chapter 3 Using the FS-2/2E This chapter contains the following procedures: How to Make a Recording page 86 How to Playback page 86 How to Put Recorded C.
Using the FS-2/2E FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 86 3.1 How to Make a Recording 1. Use the following procedure to ma ke a recording using the FS-2/2E. 2. Make sure th e FS-2/2E i s connecte d to power and has been turned on usin g the power switch on the rear of t he chassis.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 87 Using the FS-2/2E 3.3 How to Put Recorded C lip s on a Computer System Once you have recorded clip s to a FireWi re disk drive using FS-2/2E, you can use those clips in most computer based D V NLE systems.
Using the FS-2/2E FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 88 3.3.1 Mounting FireWire Disk Dr ives (Windows XP , 2000, 98SE and ME) 1. On a Windows-based computer system, double click the My Co m p u t e r ic o n o n t h e t op l e f t h a n d c o r n e r o f t h e d e s k t op .
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 89 Using the FS-2/2E The FireWire disk drive can contain seve ral di fferent files. Clips can appear as •R a w D V ( .
Using the FS-2/2E FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 90 3.3.2 Using FS-2/2E Recorded A v id OMF Clips on A vid Editing Systems The Avid DV OMF file format was de veloped for use with Avid editing systems on Windows 2 000, Windows XP or Mac 0S10.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 91 Using the FS-2/2E 3. Drag all the OMF and AI F files into the new folder (do not drag in the files titled Desktop DB or Deskt op DF ). 4. Launch Avid. 5. Once you have opened the desired project or created a new project, select T ools > Media T ool .
Using the FS-2/2E FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 92 3.3.3 Dismounting FireWire Disk Dr ives (W indows XP , 2000, 98SE and ME) Once you have completed working with your disk drive on a Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98SE or Wi ndows ME computer system, you must dismount the drive before unplugg ing it.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 93 Using the FS-2/2E When mounted, your FireWire di sk dr ive should appear on the computer's desktop as shown below: The FS-2/2E formatted disk drive a ppears as a FAT32 volu me with a PC label.
Using the FS-2/2E FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 94 3.4 How to Create a Playlist Use the following procedure to create a simple playlist on the FS-2/2E. 1. Ensure no playlist is open. 2. TO ADD A CLIP - Play a clip you wish to add to the playlist.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 95 Using the FS-2/2E 3.5 How to Mark Scenes The FS-2/2E Scene Marking feature allows you to mark clips for placement in particular folders during r ecording, playback or stop mode. When a drive is formatted using FS-2/2E, ten folder s are created numbere d 0 through 9.
Using the FS-2/2E FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 96 3.5.1 Marking Scenes Use the following procedu re: 1. Play your pre-recorded clip from the FS-2/2E. 2. When you encount er the start of yo ur scene, pause the FS-2/2E and then press the MARK IN button.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 97 Using the FS-2/2E If the FS-2/2E PLA Y FROM is set to TRACKLIST the name of the SCENE MARK , or assigned, fol der appears wi thou t brackets on the LCD display (for example, 2 SCENE 2 ).
Using the FS-2/2E FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 98 3.6 Connecting the FS-2/2E to a Network You can connect the FS-2/2E to a ne twork using the Ethernet 1 0/100 Base T port on the rear panel . Do the following: 1. Use a standard RJ85 cable t o connect between the Ethernet port on the rea r panel to a network .
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 99 Chapter 4 FS-2E W eb Interface The FS-2E may be con figured and operat ed over the network via the FS-2E Web Interface.
FS-2E Web Inte rface FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 100 4.1 Web Interface Home Page To open the Web Interface for a FS-2E, en ter the IP address of that FS-2E in the browser address window and press Enter . JA V A Sof tware for the Des ktop The Web Interface control functions requi re that the Java Runtime Environment be installed.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 101 FS-2E W eb Interface 4.2 The W eb Interface 4.2.1 Recorder/Player Controls The Record and Play buttons function in the same manner as controls on a video tape recorder (VTR) and the cont rol panel buttons on the front of the FS-2E, see Front Contro l Panel on page 8 for more information.
FS-2E Web Inte rface FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 102 4.2.2 Recorder St atus The Recorder Status displays a log th at lists hard drive activity that includes: • User Password (at top.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 103 FS-2E W eb Interface 4.2.3 T racklist The Tracklist, which is avai lable in both sets of tabs, is similar to a hard drive directory and displays the list of Tracks that may be used when creating playlist.
FS-2E Web Inte rface FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 104 4.2.3.1 Adding T racks to a Playlist 1. To add multiple tracks to a playlist: • Select the tracks by placin g check marks in their check boxes. • Select the button Add to Playli st in the menu bar above the list of tracks.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 105 FS-2E W eb Interface 4.2.4 Recorder Configuration Use the Recor der Config form t o se t up the FS-2E recorder function.
FS-2E Web Inte rface FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 106 • Record Format : • Raw DV, • AVI Type 1, • AVI Type 2, • Canopus AVI, • Matrox AVI, • Quicktime, • Avid OMF, • .
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 107 FS-2E W eb Interface 4.2.5 Playlist The FS-2E provides the ability to create simple playlists. The Playli st tab displays a listing of selected tracks in the order they are to play.
FS-2E Web Inte rface FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 108 4.2.6 System Configuration FS-2E’s System Config form provides the ability to adjust system settings. When a system se tting is changed, the FS-2E immediately applies it and refreshes the System Config form.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 109 FS-2E W eb Interface 4.3 Up d ating FS-2E Sof tware via FTP Periodically check the Focus Enhancements web site for FS -2E software updates, go to http://www .focusinfo.com/support . Before uploading the software, verify the file name and determin e that th e FS-2E is enabled for FTP operations.
FS-2E Web Inte rface FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 11 0 5. If the FS-2/2E is configured f or an anonymous logon a dialogue window appears: Enter the Logon and Password : Factory default logon: fs2 . Factory default password: focus . Logon and password are case sensitive.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 111 Chapter 5 Reference This chapter conta ins reference info rmation for the FS-2/2E as follows: T echnical S pecifications page 1 12 FS-2/2E LCD Display M.
Reference FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 11 2 5.1 T echnical Specifications 5.1.1 Input s/Output s Input/Output s Component - Y , Pr , Pb (3 x BNC in, 3 x BNC out) SMPTE • 100% white a.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 11 3 Reference 5.1.2 Control • GPI & RS-232C Control (1 x 3.5mm mini jack) • RS-422 (1 x DB9 Seria l) 5.1.3 Power • 110V to 220V AC, 50 - 60 Hz, Auto Ranging 100W •I E C P o w e r I n p u t 5.1.4 Physical S pecification • 18.
Reference FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 11 4 5.1.6 DTE File Format s • FS-2 and FS-2E: RawDV (.dv), AVI Type 1, AVI Type 2, Canopus AVI and Matrox AVI (.avi), QuickTime (.mo v), Pinnacle (.avi) or Avid DV- OMF (.omf) • FS-2E (or FS-2 with 2.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 11 5 Reference CONTROL TYPE LCD Display A V/C* (S top) A STOP A V/C* (Rec Pause) ll A <REC TYPE> REC A V/C* (Rec) A <REC TYPE> REC A V/C* (Play .
Reference FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 11 6 5.3 Supported RS-422 Commands 5.4 Shuttle Sp eed Parameters RS-422 Command Shuttle FWD 21, 13, Shuttle S peed Shuttle Rev 21, 23, Shuttle Sp.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 11 7 Reference 5.5 Jog S peed Parameters 5.6 Custom Commands The following commands are currently su pported.
Reference FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 11 8 Command Description 24 31 ## ## ## ## Goto T imeCode from start of track 48 80 82 2A # # 00 00 00 00 00 Goto Track ## (Note 0 = track #1) 48.
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 11 9 Reference Command Description 48 80 82 0F 05 00 00 00 00 00 Record Format QUICKT IME 48 80 82 0F 06 00 00 00 00 00 Record Format A VID OMF 48 80 82 0F .
Reference FS-2/2E Stud io DTE Disk Recorder User Guide 120 Command Description 48 80 82 1D 04 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -28.5 48 80 82 1D 05 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -27.0 48 80 82 1D 06 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -25.5 48 80 82 1D 07 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -24.
FS-2/2E S tudio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide index 1 Index A absolute timecode value 28 adding track to playlist 103 adding tracks to playlist 104 AES/EBU in put/output 11 air temperature 5 analog out.
Index FS-2/2E S tudio DTE Disk Reco rder Us er Guide index 2 file type 102 files organize 108 folder preferences 108 folder display 29 folder key 19 folder list 43 folder pref menu 69 format disk 80 f.
FS-2/2E S tudio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide index 3 Index organize Pinn acle 77 OS upgrade 55 OSD 20, 108 P package contents 4 password 110 password/username 72 Pb input/output 10 phase H 108 SC 108 .
Index FS-2/2E S tudio DTE Disk Reco rder Us er Guide index 4 Sync input/output 11 syncro record preference 106 syncro slave 41 still 37 system configuration 108 system preferences 68 T TC delay 63, 10.
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If you have not bought Focus FS-2 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Focus FS-2 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Focus FS-2 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Focus FS-2 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
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However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Focus FS-2. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Focus FS-2 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
