Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FS-2/2E FOCUS Enhancements
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Part Number: MANL-0927-03 FS-2/2E S TUDIO DTE D ISK R ECORDER R ELEASE 2.0 U SER G UIDE Part Number: MANL-0927-03 September , 2005.
Part Number: MANL-0927-03 LEGAL NOTI CES THIS DOCUMENT CONT AINS CONFIDENTIAL AND TRADE SECRET INFORMA TION OF FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS AND ITS RECEIPT OR PO SSESSION DOES NOT CON VEY ANY RIGHTS TO REPRODUCE OR DISCLOSE ITS CONTENTS, OR TO MANUF ACTURE, USE, OR SELL ANYTHING THA T IT MA Y DESCRIBE.
Part Number: MANL-0927-03 determined by turning the equipment of f an d on, the user is enco uraged to try to co rrect the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or reloca te the receiving an tenna. • Increase the sep aration between the equipment and receiver .
Part Number: MANL-0927-03 FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use in structions should be followed. CLEANING - Unplug this product from the wall outlet befo re cleaning. The product should be clea ned only with a polishing cloth or a sof t dry cloth.
Part Number: MANL-0927-03 antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connector s , location of antenna disch arge unit, connection to grounding electr odes, and requirem ents for th e grounding el ectrode.
Part Number: MANL-0927-03 DISPOSAL - Dispose of electronics in an environment ally appropriate fashi on. Do not throw in refu se destined for landfill. Manufacturer : Focus Enhancemen ts 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA 95008 Model Number: FS-2/2E Date of Manufacture: Reference the Serial Nu mber label attache d to the unit.
Part Number: MANL-0927-03 Please mark the RMA number clearly on the out side of the p ackage. Include a cop y of your sales receipt, a brief description of the symptoms, your name, add ress within the USA o r Canada, phone n umber and any special shipping instr uctions.
T ABLE OF CONTENTS FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DT E Disk Recorders User Ma nual 8 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION What is a DTE Disk Recorder? ........................... ................ ............. ................ ................ ....
T ABLE OF CONTENTS FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recor ders User Guide 9 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 SHIFT Key ................ ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. .............. .2 - 3 Back Search Key .
T ABLE OF CONTENTS FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DT E Disk Recorders User Ma nual 10 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 Record Format Menu ...... ............. ................ ................ ............. ................ ............. ............. 2- 19 Setup Menu .
T ABLE OF CONTENTS FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recor ders User Guide 11 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 CHAPTER 4 REFERENCE Technical Specifications ..... ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ ......
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 1 - 1 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for pur chasing the Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-2/2E DTE DV Studio Disk Record er. The FS-2/2 E is designed for use as a record or playback device in studios, mobile vans and othe r installations.
INTRODUCTION FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 1 - 2 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 dismounting of th e drives without re- cabling or computer r e-boot s. Use the FS-2/2E's 10/100BaseT Ethernet port to share files over a network us ing FTP .
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 1 - 3 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 INTRODUCTION One (1) FireS tore FS-2/2E unit with attach ed rack mounting ears One (1) 120GB IDE disk drive.
INTRODUCTION FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 1 - 4 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 S TEP 3: Press the Lock Handle flush with the chassis face to lock the drive in place. To remove the drive, slide the Relea se Lever to the right. The Lo ck Handle disenga ges.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 1 - 5 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 INTRODUCTION Physical Features The FS-2/2E features two main surfaces, the fr ont control panel and the re ar connector panel.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 1 - 6 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 INTRODUCTION Rear Connection Panel The FS-2/2E rear panel, shown below, contains control /audio/video inpu t/out put area s described in thi s section. You can select any of the available inputs as a source.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 1 - 7 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 INTRODUCTION 12 Pb Input : For connecting the Pb signal from compo nent input sources. Pb Output: For output of the Pb signal to component devices. 13 Pr Input: For connecting the Pr signal from component input sources.
INTRODUCTION FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 1 - 8 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 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 followin g page.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 1 - 9 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 INTRODUCTION To set up the FS-2/2 E, do the following: S TEP 1: Plug in the power cord. S TEP 2: Connect a Video input device. S TEP 3: Connect an Audio source (if desired) .
INTRODUCTION FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 1 - 10 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 S TEP 4: Scroll from value to value using the FORWARD and BACK INDEX Buttons. S TEP 5: Press and to scroll through digits in the value. S TEP 6: Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 2 - 1 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS CHAPTER 2 FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS This chapter contains the following sections: Edit/Utility/In put.
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 2 - 2 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 Utility Function Keys This section explains utility function keys. OSD - (On Screen Display) Press this key to enable on screen display on the monitor output (composit e).
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 2 - 3 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS The default audio lin k is embedded 2-channel digital audio in the stream. You can also select either balanced analog audio or AES/EBU audio as the input link in the SETUP->AUDIO INPUT menu.
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 2 - 4 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 the button is released. The SHIFT mode of particular keys is listed be low that key or displayed on the FS-2/2 E LCD.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 2 - 5 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS Once ready for use, th e FS-2/2E default Menu Screen appears as follows: (1) Play/Record Status S.
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 2 - 6 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 NOTE: The FS-2/2E will not accept NDF TC values in DF TC mode. AUDIOMETER - Displays left and right levels in db. The scale indicates -10db, -4db, and 0db.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 2 - 7 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS FS-2/2E Menus and Functions The FS-2/2E features a comprehensive men u system which allows a number of features to be initiated and setup.
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 2 - 8 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 AES/EBU) • DV (selection is EMBEDDED) • AUDIO IN LEVELS • TC MODE • EXT TC (selections in.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 2 - 9 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS To enter the FS-2/2E MAIN MENU, press the MENU key or soft key 1 (MENU) while in Stop mode. The following ME NU SCREEN appears : Menu Items The four line list indicates the currently high lighted menu item.
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 2 - 10 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 Hold the button for mor e than 3 seconds to allow nu mbers to increase by 10 times.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 2 - 11 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS Pressing the REC key when in RETRO CACHE mode puts the FS-2/2E into a RETRO CACHE state (the tally light on the FS-2/2E flashes as if in PAUSE state).
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 2 - 12 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 Time Lapse You can select an interval of up to tw enty-four hours. The interval is the p eriod of time between the FS-2/2E capture of a single frame of video (a value of 00:00:00:00 means no fr ames will be recorded).
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 2 - 13 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS The FS-2/2E has a menu item that allows the FS-2/2E to appear to external controller s as a Sony BVW-75 BetaSP VTR when in Remote RS422 mode. It also has a generi c RS422 mode.
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 2 - 14 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 Syncro Slave The FS-2E and the FS-2 (with the 2.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 2 - 15 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS Play From Mode Menu This selection allows you to sele ct the playba ck list used in play mode. There are three op tions available. Select the mo de.
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 2 - 16 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 Open Open allows you to open a playlist on disk. Do this as follows: S TEP 1: In the PLAYLIST menu, select the OPEN option. A display similar to the following appears.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 2 - 17 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS S TEP 2: Select the clip you wish to remove and then press NEXT. You will be asked again if you are sure you want to delete the item from the playlist.
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 2 - 18 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 S TEP 2: Scroll to the desired clip, then select NEXT. The clip information is displayed. Delete List The DELETE LIST option allows you to delete an entire playlist.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 2 - 19 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS Record Format Menu The RECORD FORMAT menu allows selection of particular DT E Technology native NLE file formats prior to recording. All file s are in the DV25 standard.
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 2 - 20 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 Press SEL to open one of the following sub menus. Move from fie ld to field us ing the FORW ARD and BACK INDEX Buttons. Press and to scroll through digits in the value.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 2 - 21 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS appears: S TEP 11: Select YES. You are warned with the following display: S TEP 12: Select YES to begin the OS upgrade. A message appear s indicating the upgrade has begun.
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 2 - 22 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 After you have set up RS422 to control the FS-2/2E using an externa l RS422 device, pr ess the REMOTE button on the front panel or select REMOTE from the Control Mode menu.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 2 - 23 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS NOTE: If the FS-2/2E is set to EXT TC when in SYNCRO SLA VE mode, EXT TC stops once the tape in the cam- corder ends. Focus Enhancement s suggests that you use a dif ferent TC mode when using SYNCRO SLA VE.
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 2 - 24 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 Press EXIT to return to the men u screen. NOTE: You cannot set UB values after selecting EXT TC mode in the TC MODE menu. For DROP an d NON-DROP , select the mode.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 2 - 25 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS GPI Port This menu allows you to change the se tting of the GPI port. The highlighted function is the current setting afte r exit. Press EXIT to return to the men u screen.
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 2 - 26 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 If you select CUSTOM, the FS-2/2E looks on disk drive volume 1 for any clip named “SPLASH.dv” and always displays the first fr ame of that clip.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 2 - 27 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS BET ACAM, or MII output levels. Refer to Chapter 4 for more information. The selected mode beco mes highlighted after you select Exit. Network Setup With NETWORK SETUP, you can connect the FS-2/2E to a network.
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 2 - 28 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 Press the EXIT button to take you back to the SETUP menu. USER/PASSWORD This screen allows yo u to set a username and password for the FS-2/2E. If you are unsure what username and password to use, contact your system adminis trator.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 2 - 29 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS An example of the we b interface is shown below.
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 2 - 30 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 ORGANIZE OMF DELETE CLIP FORMA T P ARTITION REP AIR FILE NAME F A CT.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 2 - 31 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS For more information on using FS-2/2E clips in Avid, refer to “Using Fi reStore FS-2/2E Reco rded Avid Clips on Avid Editing Systems” on page 3-4.
FS-2/2E FUNCTIONS FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 2 - 32 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 When an unkno wn volume ty pe (HDD) is con nected to the FS-2/2E, th e Partition process puts a FAT32 format onto the drive. It era ses any previous partition and da ta.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 3 - 1 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 Using the FS-2/2E CHAPTER 3 USING THE FS-2/2E This chapter contains the following proc edures: How to Make a Re.
Using the FS-2/2E FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 3 - 2 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 How to Make a Recording Use the following procedure to make a recording using the FS-2/2E. S TEP 1: Make sure the FS-2/2E is connected to power and has been turned on using the power switch on the rear of the chassis.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 3 - 3 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 Using the FS-2/2E This section co ntains the follo wing subsect ions: Mounting FireWire Disk Drives (Windows XP.
Using the FS-2/2E FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 3 - 4 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 The second 2GB segment is labeled with a “ -02”.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 3 - 5 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 Using the FS-2/2E S TEP 6: Locate and select the external Fir eWire drive under Media Dr ive(s). NOTE: If the drive does not appea r , check to make sure you have created the OMFI Media File s folder correctly with proper case and sp acing.
Using the FS-2/2E FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 3 - 6 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 When mounted, your Fir eWire disk drive should appear on the compute r's desktop as show n below: The FireS tore formatted disk drive appears as a F A T32 volume with a PC label.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 3 - 7 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 Using the FS-2/2E How to Mark Scenes The FS-2/2E Scene Marking fe ature allows you to mark clips for placement in particu lar folders during recording, playback or stop mode.
Using the FS-2/2E FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 3 - 8 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 If the FS-2/2E PLAY FROM is set to “TRACKLIST” the name of the SCENE MA RK, or assigned, folde r appears without bra ckets on the LCD display (fo r example, 2 SCENE 2).
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 4 - 1 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 Reference CHAPTER 4 REFERENCE This chapter contains re ference informatio n for the FS-2/2E as follows: T echni.
Reference FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 4 - 2 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 Balanced Outputs THD@1 Khz Less than 0.05% Channel Separatio n 100 dBu @ 1 Khz 70 dB SNR 82 db, A weighte.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 4 - 3 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 Reference FS-2/2E LCD Display Modes The table be low shows L CD characteristics when used with different FS-2/2E co.
Reference FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 4 - 4 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 Custom Commands The following commands ar e currently supp orted. Warnings!! No feedback occurs indicating that the command w as processed successfully .
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide 4 - 5 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 Reference 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.
Reference FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide 4 - 6 Part Number: MANL-0927-03.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide I - 1 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 I NDEX A absolute timecode value 2-5 AES/EBU input/output 1-7 air temper ature 1-3 analog out 2-26 applications 1-2.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide I - 2 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 loop record 2-11 M MARK IN key 2-1 MARK OUT key 2-1 MENU 2-6 MENU key 2-3 menu system 2-7 mounting FireWire disks 3.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder s User Guide I - 3 Part Number: MANL-0927-03 track list 2-15 transport control keys 1-5 , 2-3 U Unpacking 1-2 updates, software 1-1 upgrade opera ting system 2-.
FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders Us er Guide I - 4 Part Number: MANL-0927-03.
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