DV Video Disk Recorder USER GUIDE Version 1.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. IMPORTANT NOTICE (For U.S.Model) The serial number for this equipment is located on the bottom of the unit. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.
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FireStore FS-3 User Guide For customers within the USA and Canada, FOCUS Enhancements, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship as follows: damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. For a period of TWO years from the date of purchase, FOCUS Enhancements, Inc. will repair or replace the unit, at our option, without charge for parts or labor.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE Warning and Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Statement of Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Statement of Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FireStore FS-3 User Guide Operating System Version No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Operating System Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Timecode Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Timecode, User Bit & Drop/Non-Drop Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FireStore FS-3 User Guide INTRODUCTION • One (1) NP Adapter Plate w/ (4) four mount screws. (FS-3 NP version only) Thank you for purchasing the Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-3 DTE DV Video Disk Recorder for full-size DV camcorders. FS-3 adds a digital disk recorder/player to your camorder for a powerful acquisition combination. • User Guide This User Guide is to be used with software version 1.2 or higher. See page 25 of this manual for more information to verify which software version you are using.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide based “edit-ready” file formats such as Raw DV, AVI Type 1, AVI Type 2, Matrox AVI, Canopus AVI, QuickTime and Avid DV-OMF. This means clips are immediately available to your NLE system without first having to transfer or convert the clips. • Connect your FireWire disk directly to your computer or connect via FireStore which allows mount and dismount of the drives without re-cabling or computer re-boots. • Jump from clip to clip without spooling through tape when in playback mode.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide MOUNTING TO A CAMCORDER 3) Attach the battery to the rear of the FS-3 unit. The FireStore FS-3 is designed to mount directly to full size DV camcorders. FireStore FS-3 features either Anton/Bauer, V-Mount, PAG Lock or NP mount plates allowing quick connection to most camcorders featuring these battery systems.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide 3) FS-3 features a two wire connector with black and red cables that connects main power between the FS-3 and the camcorder. Connect this to the equivalent connector on the rear of your camcorder. 6) Re-attach the battery system to the rear of the FS-3. Ensure to connect all cables and utilize the supplied gasket between FS-3 and the battery system. Harness any loose cables into the “Hidey-Hole” on the FS-3.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide INSERTING AND REMOVING FIRESTORE FSHDD-1 FIREWIRE DRIVES The best way to get to know the FireStore FSHDD-1 FireWire HDD is by studying the supplied manual. The manual provides detailed instructions and illustrations. REMOVING THE HDD: Slide the HDD release latch on the FS-3 top plate toward the battery system. Once slid as far as possible, hold the latch while at the same time grasping the FSHDD-1 drive handle and pulling the HDD out from FS-3.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide Keys and provide the function displayed on the bottom of the LCD. The front panel also features a tally light, infrared remote sensor and power switch. a moment to power down. During this time, FS-3 is ensuring that any files that have not been closed properly in a record session get closed. This prevents errors occurring on particular files. 3. Infrared Remote Sensor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The FS-3 infrared remote sensor is for use with the optional FS-3 infrared remote commander.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide 7. Keypad Standard Keys The bottom two rows of keys on the FS-3 keypad have dedicated functions such as fast forward/back search, play, record, and index forward back. Each key (except record) also has a SHIFT mode which allows a secondary function to be performed. LCD DISPLAY The FS-3 LCD screen displays different FS-3 modes and states. On boot up, FS-3 will display the following screen: “No Disk Detected” appears, ensure you have a FSHDD-1 FireWire HDD inserted properly.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide 4. Volume Number The volume or disk number of the current clip recording or playback session is displayed in this area of the LCD. For example, a display value of “2-014” identifies a track as being on volume 2. 5. Track or Clip Number This area displays the current clip or track number being recorded or played back. For example, a display value of “2-014” identifies a track as being clip 14 on volume 2.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide FRONT PANEL BUTTONS The FS-3 front panel features nine buttons. The three buttons on the top row are “Soft Keys” which allow different functions to be controlled depending on the mode FS-3 is in. Use the bottom line of the LCD display to identify the current soft key function. The remaining six buttons have a fixed function. Several of them also feature a secondary function that can be accessed by pressing the SHIFT key (usually the right Soft Key).
FireStore FS-3 User Guide playback or in stop mode and once selected, the clip will be marked for placement into that particular folder. To add all SCENE MARKED clips to their respective folders on the disk drive, select UTILITIES -> ORGANIZE FOLD from the FS-3 menu . For more on KEEPER and SCENE MARKING, see page 30 and 33 of this User Guide. Backward Search Key Pressing the backward search button multiple times will result in increases in the search speed during playback.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide When FS-3 is in PLAY or PAUSE mode and the user presses and holds the SHIFT key plus the forward or backward index keys, it is possible to forward one frame or backward one frame with each press. If in PLAY mode, FS-3 will immediately go into PAUSE mode on the particular frame. Record Key Pressing this button once puts FS-3 into REC-PAUSE mode. A second press starts a recording session.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide 4. Select Pressing SEL will select the current menu item. If a sub-menu is available, that will open. If a sub-menu is not available, this command simply enables or selects the menu item. 5. Scroll Arrow This command allows for scrolling through menu items. Normal Record Standard and default record mode. When REC is triggered, FS-3 begins standard recording. A single press of a STOP trigger will put FS-3 into REC PAUSE mode. A second press puts FS-3 into STOP mode.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide FS-3 creates 9 minute, 13 second clips (2GB clips on disk). The characteristics of RETRO DISK remains the same. The larger file size prevents FS-3 reaching its 999 track limitation for very long RETRO records. Due to the larger files sizes, the maximum amount of drive space available is decreased in order to accommodate the last recording in a session.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide 3 will flash as if in PAUSE state). FS-3 is actually recording in this state, but until the RECORD TRIGGER is pressed a second time, the video recorded will record over itself in a continuous loop. It is much the same as RETRO DISK recording in theory except that it utilizes a data buffer that is separate to the disk drive to cache video. RETRO CACHE is also accurate down to the frame instead of the 1 minute clips used in RETRO DISK.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide down buttons. Time is selectable in seconds (up to 59), then minutes up to 59. Buttons can be released at any time to slow advance. EXIT will exit back to the menu screen. PLAY MODE MENU Loop All In this mode, FS-3 will play the entire contents of the disk (all clips from the selected clips) in order from start to finish. At the end of the last clip, FS-3 will begin to play from the beginning of the first clip again without a pause. It will stay in this state until stopped.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide Folder List Local When this setting is selected, it is possible to play back clips only from a selected folder. Select a particular folder to play clips from. Highlighted folder is the selected folder after exit. Once set and when PLAY is pressed, only clips within that particular folder will playback. If Folder List is selected, all PLAY MODES relate to clips in the selected folder only. In this mode, FS-3 is controlled via the front panel buttons only.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide The FS-3 buttons (other than MENU, DISP and SHFT) are locked out when in this mode, as is wired or infrared remote control units. If in VTR mode on the camcorder, all keys work. The user is only able to exit SYNCRO SLAVE by entering the CONTROL MENU which they can do directly by pressing the MENU button when on the FS-3 default splash screen. If the camcorder is set to VTR mode, FS-3’s control panel becomes active in order to allow playback.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide User simply selects the format. Highlighted format is current format after exit. Pressing EXIT will exit back to the menu screen. Selected format will stay set until user selects a different format (even if the power is cycled). HDD Port SETUP MENU The SETUP MENU allows various functions of FS-3 to be set. User simply selects the Setup Item. Pressing SEL will open the sub menu. Pressing EXIT will exit back to the menu screen.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide Operating System Version No. Scroll from value to value using the FORWARD and BACK INDEX Buttons. Press DOWN and UP arrow to scroll though digits in value. Pressing EXIT will exit back to the menu screen. User simply selects the Menu Item. Pressing SEL will open the sub menu. Pressing EXIT will exit back to the menu screen. The Date and time form the basis of the FS-3 file naming structure for use of clips on a computer.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide Timecode Mode Allows user to select different timecode options for use when FS-3 is recording. User simply selects the mode. Highlighted mode is current mode after exit. Pressing EXIT will exit back to the menu screen. 7) When prompted “DO YOU WANT TO UPGRADE SYSTEM SOFTWARE?” answer YES and YES to the warning messages. WARNING: Upgrade will erase current OS!! 8) After upgrade is complete, power cycle FS-3. The new software should now be loaded and ready to use.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide REGEN Mode - After a disk is mounted (at startup, upon manual connect) and after the track list has been constructed, FS-3 looks at the last track and looks at the timecode number of the last frame in that track. FS-3 stores that number for use as the TC value (+ 1) for the first frame of the next recording. If the drive is empty, FS-3 uses the value (+ 1) stored in memory. FREE RUN Mode - When the user enables FREE RUN mode, FS-3 begins counting from the value stored.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide Infrared Sensor Settings LCD Backlight Settings This menu allows the user to ENABLE or DISABLE the IR sensor on FS-3. User simply selects the Menu Item. Highlighted mode is current mode after exit. Pressing EXIT will exit back to the menu screen. This menu allows the user to enable or disable the FS-3 LCD back-light. Highlighted state is current after exit. Pressing EXIT will exit back to the menu screen.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide User simply selects the Mode. Highlighted mode is current mode after exit. Pressing EXIT will exit back to the menu screen. Audio Correction Settings This menu allows the user to change the AUDIO CORRECTION setting on FS-3. User simply selects the Mode. Pressing EXIT will exit back to the menu screen. AUDIO CORRECTION modes is an advanced feature of FS-3. It is recommended that the customer uses the factory default settings for most operations (Factory default is MEDIUM).
FireStore FS-3 User Guide Organize Folders Delete Clip Places all files that were identified as a KEEPER or were SCENE MARKED during recording into a folder marked KEEPER or the prenamed SCENE MARKING folders on the disk drive. These folders can be imported directly into most DV NLE bins. With this function, it is possible to delete the selected clip. In the DELETE CLIP X-XXX screen, user can select between clips by pressing the forward and back index buttons. Pressing YES will begin the delete process.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide WARNING: FORMAT ERASES ALL DATA ON THE DISK DRIVE! After a format is complete, ten file folders are added to the disk drive (numbered 0-9). These folders are utilized in the SCENE MARKING feature (see page 33 of this User's Guide for details). Also added to the disk is a LOG folder, a DESKTOP folder and two additional files called Desktop DB and Desktop DF. Do not delete these files as they are required for FireStore operation.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide Repair Disk REPAIR allows the user to select either CHECK DISK or CURRENT CLIP. CURRENT CLIP does a similar function, but on the selected clip only. If an error is found, FS-3 will prompt the user to repair the problem. File Name CHECK DISK scans the entire volume for any errors (usually, if a disk was corrupted during a recording due to sudden power loss, check disk will alert the user of this). To exit check disk, press either NO or EXIT.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide The following screen will display when complete: • GPI -> DISABLE • BACKLIGHT -> ON • CLIP PREVIEW -> PREVIEW ON • AUDIO CORRECTION -> MEDIUM • FOLDER PREF -> SCENE MARK USING SCENE MARKING After factory reset is complete, please restart FS-3 Factory Default States Are as Follows: Display: • COUNTER Rec Mode: • DEFAULT REC MODE: NORMAL • RETRO DISK – RETRO VALUE -> 000min • RETRO CACHE – CACHE ->00 sec • TIME LAPSE –> 00:00:00:00 Play Mode: • DEFAULT PLAY MODE: PLAY CLIP Play Fro
FireStore FS-3 User Guide optional remote control commander keypads. If you would like to create a custom order to Folders, it is recommended that you change the name to change the numerical/alphabetical order. To use SCENE MARKING, it is necessary to first enable the SCENE MARK setting under FOLDER PREFs in the SETUP menu. Once you have selected the SCENE MARK preference, pressing and holding Soft Key (3) followed by Soft Key (2) allows you to mark each clip into the selected, prenamed folder on disk.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide Mounting FireWire Disk Drives to Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and ME Computer Systems On a Windows based computer system, simply double click the My Computer icon on the top left hand corner of the desktop. You will see the following window: Locate your FireWire disk drive. This will probably be labeled (E:), (F:), (G:) etc. (drive C: is usually your computer’s main disk drive). Once located, double click on the FireWire disk drive.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide Using FireStore FS-3 recorded Avid OMF clips on Avid NLE Systems The Avid DV OMF file format was developed for use with Avid Xpress DV version 3.0 or latter on Windows 2000, Windows XP or Mac 0S10. FireStore OMF clips are also compatible with certain NewsCutter, Xpress Pro and Media Composer systems. Check the Focus Website for an up to date list. The Avid DV OMF file format creates three files simultaneously; an OMF video file and two separate AIF audio files.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide Under Project(s), select All Projects (This will highlight all items in the Project(s) window). Ensure Master Clips is checked then press OK. The following Media Tools Window will appear: 5. Create a new bin (select File -> New Bin) or open an existing bin in Avid. Once opened, select all items in the Media Tools window (select Edit-> Select All). Drag the contents of the Media Tools Window into the bin. It is now possible to use these clips in the Avid timeline.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide Once you have located your FireWire disk drive on the desktop, double click the disk icon to open it up. Once opened, you will see the following: FS-3 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDERS Two remote control commanders are optionally available for your FS-3. One is an infrared commander made for use with the infrared remote sensor on the FS-3 front panel and the other features a 3.5mm, 15ft. cable for use when infrared is not an option.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide NUMERIC KEYPAD (0-9): when using the SCENE MARKING feature, use these keys to mark clips to folders 0-9 (these may be prenamed folders - see page 33 for details) during record, playback or stop modes.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Input/Outputs • DV Video I/O - 25Mb/s (1 x 6pin IEEE- 1394a) • External HDD I/O - up to 400Mb/s (1 x 6pin IEEE-1394a) • Slot Internal HDD I/O - up to 400Mb/s (1 x 6pin IEEE-1394a) • GPI & RS232C Control (1 x 3.5mm mini jack) Power • Battery/Camera Plate Contacts • 4-pin XLR DC input • 10V to 17V, 7.5W Physical Specification • 2.5lbs (1.
FireStore FS-3 User Guide FS-3 LCD DISPLAY AND TALLY MODES The table below details the different LCD and tally light characteristics when used with different FS3 control, record, play and stop modes: PLAY/REC MODE Stop Pause Play Rec (Pause) Normal Rec (Rec) Retro Disk (Stop) Retro Disk (Standby) Retro Cache (Stop) Retro Cache (Standby) Loop Record (Stop) Loop Record (Standby) Loop Record (Rec) Snap (Stop) Snap (Standby) Snap (Rec) Time Lapse (Stop) Time Lapse (Pause) Time Lapse (Rec) FS-3 LCD STOP ll PLA
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