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ProHD
DR-HD100
Portable DTE Recorder
User Guide
Release 2.0
Part Number: MANL-0995-04
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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. USE IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION OF FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF PRIN
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Contacting FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS: Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00PM (Central Time) Email: support@focusinfo.com Telephone: 763-398-1658 Fax: 763-571-7688 Address: Focus Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA. 95008 www.focusinfo.com ii ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder
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Regulations and Safety Focus Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA. 95008 Model Number: ProHD DR-HD100 Date of Manufacture: Reference the Serial Number label attached to the unit. Serial Number The serial number for this equipment is located on the back of the unit. Please write this serial number on the enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. FCC Class A This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to oth
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Symbol Used In the ProHD DR-HD100 Unit This symbol indicates the presence of an uninsulated Dangerous Voltage within the product’s enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Symbols Used in This Documentation This symbol indicates important information that the User should read. This symbol indicates supplemenatry information about features, functions, or operations that may be of interest to the user. Documentation Read, Retain, and Follow Instructions All the s
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Electrical Precautions Do Not Expose to Moisture Do not use this product near water or in an environment 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. Servicing should be done by qualified service personnel. ON / OFF Switch in Stand-By Position The On/Off switch Does Not Separate the Unit From the Main Power when it is in the stand-by position. Power Sources Use only power sources that m
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• Non-Use Period During extended periods when the device is not used, unplug it from the power source and retract the power-cord. Grounding or Polarization • Polarized If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
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Power Lines Do not locate an outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines, electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall onto such lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. Optical Precaution The use of optical instruments with this device will increase hazards to the eyes hazard. Maintenance and Moving Cleaning Unplug this produ
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Accessories and Replacement Parts Use only attachments and accessories recommended by Focus Enhancements. Use only replacement parts specified by the Focus Enhancements or of comparable quality and characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitution of parts can result in fire, electrical shock, other hazards, and loss of warranty. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
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Table of Contents Introduction 1 DTE Eliminates Pre-edit Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 DR-HD100 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Quickstart 5 Physical Description and Basic Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Powering the DR-HD100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting the DR-HD100 to AC Power . . . . . . . . . . 18 Installing / Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Installing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Removing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Connecting a DR-HD100 to a DV/HD Camcorder . . . . . . 21 Record and
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Table of Contents DR-HD100 System Information Screens . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Record Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Normal Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Retro Cache Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Retro Disk Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Loop Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Saving Loop Record Clips . . . . . .
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Table of Contents System Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Reels Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Placing a Clip in a Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Using a Wired Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Play Screen . .
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Focus Enhancements’ FireStore DR-HD100 portable direct-to-edit (DTE) disk recorder. The FireStore DR-HD100 is the first portable DVHD disk recorder with DTE technology designed for hand held camcorders in a small, rugged and shock proof chassis. If you edit with applications from Adobe, Apple, Avid, Canopus, Matrox, Pinnacle, Sony, Ulead, and many others, FireStore's DTE Technology is the only solution that can save hundreds of hours a year by recor
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Introduction Unpacking 2 1 3 7 6 4 5 Verify that the DR-HD100 has the following items: 1. DR-HD100 unit 2. Belt clip 3. User guide 4. Firewire cables, four and one foot long, 6-pin to 6-pin 5. Power cord 6. Power supply with cable and connector to the DR-HD100 7. Removable Li-Ion battery pack Missing or Damaged Components If there are missing or damaged items, contact Focus Enhancements Support for assistance. Email: Support@focusinfo.com Telephone: 763-398-1658 2 ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DT
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Introduction Features DR-HD100 Features The DR-HD100 offers the following features: • Tapeless acquisition Especially equipped camcorders permit the use of Direct To Edit (DTE) Technology to record directly from a camcorder while shooting and without the need of a tape. • True DTE Technology When shooting is finished, connect the DR-HD100 to a computer and instantly be ready to edit in the timeline. Files are recorded to disk as HD Recorder DV Recorder: DV Recorder M2T AVI Type 1 (NTS
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Introduction • Compact, Lightweight, Rugged Design The FireStore DR-HD100 weighs approximately one pound including the battery and is only 1.5" thick. You can mount the DR-HD100 directly to your camcorder using the optional camera mount kit, or clip the DR-HD100 directly to your belt. The DR-HD100 is designed to withstand the rigors of field shooting. The programmable, 10-second electronic shock cache ensures that your video is always recorded even in the roughest of conditions. • Flexibl
