FOCUS Enhancements FireStore FS-3 Manuel d'utilisateur

DV Video Disk RecorderUSER GUIDEVersion 1.2

MOUNTING TO A CAMCORDERThe FireStore FS-3 is designed to mount directlyto full size DV camcorders. FireStore FS-3features either Anton/Bauer, V-Mount,

3) FS-3 features a two wire connector withblack and red cables that connects main powerbetween the FS-3 and the camcorder. Connectthis to the equivale

PAGE 1INSERTING AND REMOVINGFIRESTORE FSHDD-1 FIREWIRE DRIVES The best way to get to know the FireStoreFSHDD-1 FireWire HDD is by studying the supplie

Keys and provide the function displayed on thebottom of the LCD.The front panel also features a tally light,infrared remote sensor and power switch. 1

PAGE 17. Keypad Standard KeysThe bottom two rows of keys on the FS-3keypad have dedicated functions such as fastforward/back search, play, record, and

4. Volume NumberThe volume or disk number of the current cliprecording or playback session is displayed in thisarea of the LCD. For example, a display

PAGE 1FRONT PANEL BUTTONSThe FS-3 front panel features nine buttons. Thethree buttons on the top row are “Soft Keys”which allow different functions to

playback or in stop mode and once selected, theclip will be marked for placement into thatparticular folder. To add all SCENE MARKEDclips to their re

PAGE 1When FS-3 is in PLAY or PAUSE mode andthe user presses and holds the SHIFT key plusthe forward or backward index keys, it ispossible to forward

4. SelectPressing SEL will select the current menu item.If a sub-menu is available, that will open. If asub-menu is not available, this command simply

PAGE 1FireStore FS-3 User GuideWARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE ORSHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN ORMOISTURE.IMPORTANT NOTICE(For U.S.Model)

PAGE 1FS-3 creates 9 minute, 13 second clips (2GBclips on disk). The characteristics of RETRODISK remains the same. The larger file sizeprevents FS-3

3 will flash as if in PAUSE state). FS-3 isactually recording in this state, but until theRECORD TRIGGER is pressed a second time,the video recorded w

down buttons. Time is selectable in seconds (upto 59), then minutes up to 59. Buttons can bereleased at any time to slow advance. EXIT willexit back t

Folder ListWhen this setting is selected, it is possible toplay back clips only from a selected folder.Select a particular folder to play clips from.H

The FS-3 buttons (other than MENU, DISP andSHFT) are locked out when in this mode, as iswired or infrared remote control units. If inVTR mode on the c

User simply selects the format. Highlightedformat is current format after exit. PressingEXIT will exit back to the menu screen.Selected format will st

Scroll from value to value using theFORWARD and BACK INDEX Buttons. Press DOWN and UP arrow to scroll thoughdigits in value. Pressing EXIT will exit b

7) When prompted “DO YOU WANT TOUPGRADE SYSTEM SOFTWARE?” answerYES and YES to the warning messages.WARNING: Upgrade will erase current OS!!8) After u

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

Infrared Sensor SettingsThis menu allows the user to ENABLE or DISABLEthe IR sensor on FS-3. User simply selects the MenuItem. Highlighted mode is cur

FireStore FS-3 User GuideIMPORTANTCAUTION:TO PREVENT THE RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE.REFER SE

User simply selects the Mode. Highlightedmode is current mode after exit. Pressing EXITwill exit back to the menu screen.Audio Correction SettingsThis

Organize FoldersPlaces all files that were identified as aKEEPER or were SCENE MARKED duringrecording into a folder marked KEEPER or theprenamed SCENE

WARNING: FORMAT ERASES ALL DATAON THE DISK DRIVE!To exit from format, press either NO or EXIT.To continue with format, press the YES key.To exit from

Repair DiskREPAIR allows the user to select eitherCHECK DISK or CURRENT CLIP. CHECK DISK scans the entire volume for anyerrors (usually, if a disk was

The following screen will display when complete:After factory reset is complete, please restartFS-3Factory Default States Are as Follows:Display:• COU

optional remote control commander keypads. If you would like to create a custom order toFolders, it is recommended that you change thename to change t

Mounting FireWire Disk Drives to WindowsXP, 2000, 98SE and ME Computer SystemsOn a Windows based computer system, simplydouble click the My Computer i

Using FireStore FS-3 recorded Avid OMFclips on Avid NLE SystemsThe Avid DV OMF file format was developedfor use with Avid Xpress DV version 3.0 orlatt

Under Project(s), select All Projects (This willhighlight all items in the Project(s) window).Ensure Master Clips is checked then press OK.The followi

FireStore FS-3 User GuideOnce you have located your FireWire disk driveon the desktop, double click the disk icon toopen it up. Once opened, you will

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PAGE 39NUMERIC KEYPAD (0-9): when using theSCENE MARKING feature, use these keys tomark clips to folders 0-9 (these may beprenamed folders - see page

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSInput/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 I

PAGE 41FS-3 LCD DISPLAY AND TALLY MODESThe table below details the different LCD and tally light characteristics when used with different FS-3 control

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INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing the FocusEnhancements FireStore FS-3 DTE DV VideoDisk Recorder for full-size DV camcorders. FS-3adds a digital di

based “edit-ready” file formats such as RawDV, AVI Type 1, AVI Type 2, Matrox AVI,Canopus AVI, QuickTime and Avid DV-OMF.This means clips are immediat