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FireStore Table of contents Page Introduction 4 1.0 User Interface Updates 4 1.1 Track Number Update 4 1.2 Delete Clip Update 4 1.3 Loop Mode Update 5 1.4 Record Time Remaining Update 6 1.5 Timecode Update 6 2.0 Slow Motion Modes 7 3.0 New File Formats 7 3.1 Matrox 7 3.2 QuickTime 8 3.3 Avid DV OMF 8 4.0 AV/C Control 9 5.0 Fresh Disk Format 10 6.0 Non-FAT32 Disk Partition & Format 10 7.0 Definable Splash Screen 11 8.0 System Software Boot From Hardware 11 9.
FireStore INTRODUCTION 1.0 USER INTERFACE UPDATES This manual addendum describes functionality of FireStore units that have firmware version 2.2 or above. In order to determine what version of firmware you are using, hold down 1.1 Track Number Update the (MODE) Previously, the display featured a four-digit track display. button for two seconds until the setup menu appears. Scroll to the menu item that reads: "VERSION:". The version of firmware should be 2.2. or later.
FireStore 1.3 Loop Mode Update It is now possible to identify different loop and play modes when FireStore is in STOP mode. To enter loop playback mode when FireStore is stopped, hold down the (SHIFT/ALT) Then press the (STOP) loop modes: button for two seconds (the button will flash once in this mode). button and you will be able to cycle between the following NORMAL PLAY In this mode, FireStore will play the selected clip and pause at the end.
FireStore 1.4 Record Time Remaining Update It is now possible to monitor the record time remaining on a disk drive while in record mode. Time is listed in hours, minutes, seconds and frames. To do this, put FireStore into record mode, Remaining Timecode (REM) FireStore will display the remaining time on a disk in hours, minutes, seconds and frames while in record mode. In playback mode, FireStore will count down the remaining time of the particular clip being played. and simply press the (MODE) button.
FireStore 2.0 SLOW MOTION MODES FireStore allows you to play clips at slower than real time speeds. It is possible to playback NTSC clips at 15 frames per second (FPS), 10 FPS, 6FPS, 5FPS, 3FPS, 2FPS and 1 FPS. PAL clips can be played back at 12FPS, 6FPS, 5FPS, 4FPS, 3FPS, 2FPS and 1FPS. To access the slow motion mode, select the particular clip you would like to play (it is also possible to play a loop all, loop clip or play all sequence at slower than real time speeds).
FireStore 3.2 QuickTime The QuickTime file format was developed for better integration for Apple Macintosh users. QuickTime files are designed to be used on Adobe Premiere, iMovie and Apple Final Cut Pro on the Macintosh. They can also be used with the Matrox RTMac versions of both Premiere and Final Cut Pro. When the QuickTime file format is used, FireStore creates a .mov file. This single file includes an audio, a video and a timecode track. On the computer's desktop, the file will look like this...
FireStore 3. Launch Xpress DV. Once you have opened the desired project or created a new project, select Tools -> MediaTool. The following window will appear: It is also possible to import the FireStore recorded files onto your Avid system’s media drives. To do this, select File -> Import. Find the external FireWire drive and import the file(s) onto the media drive. This may take time as it is copying the file over to the media drive.
FireStore In all cases, check your device's operating manual to understand how it controls external devices. In most cases, FireStore will act and appear as a VTR. 6.0 NON-FAT 32 DISK PARTITION & FORMAT Note: FireStore’s AV/C control is intended to be used with a single file type. Therefore, it is important that you select only one type of file (e.g. Matrox, AVI Type 2 etc.) when attempting to use AV/C control.
FireStore 7.0 DEFINABLE SPLASH SCREEN It is now possible to replace FireStore’s default gray splash screen, the frame that appears when FireStore is in STOP mode, with a user definable splash screen. This is useful to replace the gray screen with black for projected presentations or to display your company logo or call letters. At boot-up, FireStore looks in the top level directory of any partitions that it mounts. If it sees a file named (case sensitive, all lower case)..."splash.
FireStore 9.0 AUDIO CORRECTION MODES 10.0 DIAGNOSTICS MODE PLEASE NOTE: Audio Correction Modes is an advanced feature of FireStore. It is recommended that you use the factory default settings for most operations. Diagnostics Mode enables diagnostic information to be passed out of FireStore’s serial (GPI) port to a terminal. This is primarily intended for FireStore beta users and some technical support activities. It is generally recommended that Diagnostics is always set to "NO".
FireStore 11.0 FACTORY RESET Factory Reset sets all of FireStore’s variables to their factory default settings. To access Factory Reset, hold the (SHIFT/ALT) button until it blinks. Next, press the (MODE) button to get to the main menu. Cycle the different selections until you find "Factory Reset". The FireStore display will show the default setting. 12.0 UPDATED COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEM SUPPORT 12.
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