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FS-2/2E STUDIO DTE
DISK RECORDER
RELEASE 2.0
USER GUIDE
Part Number: MANL-0927-03
September, 2005
Part Number: MANL-0927-03
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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. REPRODUCING, DISCLOSING, OR USING 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 ACCURAT
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determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out wit
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FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use instructions should be followed. CLEANING - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet. ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. WATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this product near
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antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. Refer to Fig. A. LIGHTNING - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. POWER LINES -
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DISPOSAL - Dispose of electronics in an environmentally appropriate fashion. Do not throw in refuse destined for landfill. Manufacturer: Focus Enhancements 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA 95008 Model Number: FS-2/2E Date of Manufacture: Reference the Serial Number label attached to the unit. WARRANTY - For customers within the USA and Canada, FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship as follows: For a per
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Please mark the RMA number clearly on the outside of the package. Include a copy of your sales receipt, a brief description of the symptoms, your name, address within the USA or Canada, phone number and any special shipping instructions. Then deliver or ship the product, postage and shipping costs prepaid, to the address above. For customers outside the USA or Canada, A warranty can only be offered through your dealer or distributor and not through FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS directly, for this product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION What is a DTE Disk Recorder? ....................................................................................................1-1 What is the FireStore FS-2/2E? ...................................................................................................1-1 Basic Applications .......................................................................................................................1-2 Receiving, Unpacking, and Inspecting .............
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SHIFT Key ......................................................................................................................2-3 Back Search Key ............................................................................................................2-4 Forward Search Key .......................................................................................................2-4 LCD Display ....................................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Record Format Menu ..........................................................................................................2-19 Setup Menu .........................................................................................................................2-19 Set Date & Time ...........................................................................................................2-19 OS Version # ..........................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 4 REFERENCE Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................................4-1 Input/Outputs .........................................................................................................................4-1 Control ...................................................................................................................................4-2 Power ...................................
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INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 What is a DTE Disk Recorder? INTRODUCTION A DTE Disk Recorder is a device that allows you to Thank you for purchasing the Focus Enhancements record or play back DV video directly to/from a FireStore FS-2/2E DTE DV Studio Disk Recorder. removable IDE disk drive or removable FireWire The FS-2/2E is designed for use as a record or disk drives. The FS-2/2E features analog and digital playback device in studios, mobile vans and other inputs and outputs including DV25, SDI, c
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INTRODUCTION dismounting of the drives without re- Use the internal 120GB, 7200RPM, cabling or computer re-boots. 3.5" IDE drive or daisy chain up to eight FireWire (IEEE-1394) hard Use the FS-2/2E's 10/100BaseT drives (in addition to the internal Ethernet port to share files over a removable FSHDD-1 FireWire hard network using FTP. The FS-2E, and drive) together for extremely long, the FS-2 (with the version 2.0 uninterrupted record times. upgrade), also include IP control of the FS-2/2E. Th
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INTRODUCTION One (1) FireStore FS-2/2E unit with Mounting in a 19” Electronics attached rack mounting ears Rack One (1) 120GB IDE disk drive in caddy One (1) 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable The FS-2/2E measures 15.89” high x 17.36” wide (for External Drive connection) by 3.47” deep. It is an 2RU chassis featuring front One (1) 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable rack mount ears to be installed into a standard 19” (for front panel port loop) audio/visual rack. There must be room behind the unit for
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INTRODUCTION Using External Disk Drives Lock Handle In addition to using a 3.5” IDE drive in the internal slot, you can also connect any FireWire disk drive to the HDD I/O port on the FS-2/2E. Power a single FireWire disk drive on the FS-2/2E at any given time. If you are using more than one external FireWire drive, you must provide external power to them. It may also be necessary to partition and format the drives before their use with the Drive Bay FS-2/2E. Refer to “Formatting the Drive” o
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INTRODUCTION Physical Features The FS-2/2E features two main surfaces, the front control panel and the rear connector panel. Front Control Panel The front control panel contains the seven control areas, as shown in the illustration below and described in this section: \ 5 1 2 4 6 7 3 1 Power Rocker Switch and Power LED This is the FS-2/2E's main power switch. This switch, although mechanical, is controlled using software. When the power switch is set to ON and then OFF, in most cases the unit ta
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INTRODUCTION Rear Connection Panel The FS-2/2E rear panel, shown below, contains control /audio/video input/output areas described in this section. You can select any of the available inputs as a source. When selected, that source is what is recorded to disk. If the unit is in E-E mode or recording, all outputs are live with the incoming signal. For any particular video input, there is an associated audio input selected as a default. You can change that default to another input utilizing the AU
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INTRODUCTION 12 Pb Input : For connecting the Pb signal from component 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. Pr Output: For output of the Pr signal to component devices 14 Sync Input: For connecting the Sync signal on non sync on green component sources. Sync Output: For connecting the Sync signal to non sync on green component devices. 15 Timecode Input: For connecting external analog V
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INTRODUCTION 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 following page. FS-2/2E Rear Panel FS-2 and FS-2E Studio DTE Disk Recorders User Guide 1 - 8 Part Number: MANL-0927-03
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INTRODUCTION • When you select YES, a message indicating that the formatting is To set up the FS-2/2E, do the following: progressing appears. STEP 1: Plug in the power cord. STEP 3: Press EXIT to return to the menu STEP 2: Connect a Video input device. screen. STEP 3: Connect an Audio source (if desired). WARNING: FORMAT ERASES ALL DATA ON THE DISK DRIVE! STEP 4: Connect a Monitor if desired. STEP 5: Connect Speakers or Headset (to monitor the audio) if desired. Setting the Time and Date STEP
