FOCUS Enhancements FS 2 User Manual

FS-2/2E Studio DTE  
Disk Recorder  
User Guide  
MANL-0927-04  
       
Notices: Legal, Regulatory, and Safety  
LEGAL NOTICES  
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THIS DOCUMENT IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF  
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United States of America and other countries. It may not be reproduced or  
distributed in any form by any means, altered in any fashion, or stored in a data  
base or retrieval system, without express written permission of FOCUS  
ENHANCEMENTS.  
FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS is responsible for unauthorized use of equipment and  
does not make allowance or credit for unauthorized use or access.  
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Contacting FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS  
USA  
Office Hours:  
Monday through Friday  
8:00 AM to 5:00PM (Central Time)  
Email:  
+1 763-398-1658  
Telephone:  
Fax:  
+1 763-571-7688  
Address:  
Focus Enhancements, Inc.  
1370 Dell Avenue  
Campbell, CA. 95008  
www.focusinfo.com  
EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa)  
Office Hours:  
Monday through Friday  
9:00 AM to 5:00PM  
Email:  
+49 4307 - 83 58 58  
+49 4307 - 83 58 99  
Telephone:  
Fax:  
Address:  
COMO Computer & Motion GmbHA  
A Focus Enhancements Company  
Lise-Meitner-Str. 15  
24223 Raisdorf / Germany  
www.focusinfo.com  
Serial Number  
The serial number for this equipment is located on the bottom of the unit. Please  
write this serial number on the enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area.  
Registering Products, Technical Support, and Warranty  
To register a Focus Enhancements product use the online form at:  
http://www.focusinfo.com/rfi/warranty.asp.  
For questions about technical support or warranty, contact the seller, distributor, or  
contact Focus Enhancements by email: [email protected].  
Unauthorized Use  
Focus Enhancements is not responsible for the unauthorized use of its  
equipment and will not make allowance or credit for unauthorized use or  
access.  
Unauthorized Alterations and Modifications  
Alterations or modifications to Focus Enhancements equipment or software  
that is carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the  
product warranties and the user's right to operate the equipment.  
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Unauthorized Servicing  
Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing  
covers may expose dangerous voltage or other hazards.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Returning Materials  
End Users  
If the FS-2/2E was not purchased directly from Focus Enhancements, it is  
necessary to contact the seller and determine what procedure is needed for  
repairing the converter.  
Direct Sales  
(VARs, Distributors, and Corporate Customers  
If the FS-2/2E has problems that cannot be corrected over the telephone by  
Focus Enhancements technical support, it may be necessary to return the  
converter to Focus Enhancements.  
To contact Focus Enhancements:  
Office Hours:  
Monday through Friday  
8:00 AM to 5:00PM (Central Time)  
Email:  
763-398-1658  
Telephone:  
Fax:  
763-571-7688  
Address:  
Focus Enhancements, Inc.  
1370 Dell Avenue  
Campbell, CA. 95008  
www.focusinfo.com  
All materials shipped back to Focus Enhancements must be accompanied  
by a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Contact Focus  
Enhancements Technical Support to receive a RMA number.  
Write the RMA number clearly on the shipping label.  
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Regulatory and Safety  
Environmental Precaution  
Focus Enhancements, Inc.  
1370 Dell Avenue  
Campbell, CA. 95008  
Model Number: FS2-2E  
Date of Manufacture:  
Reference the Serial Number label attached to the unit.  
FCC Class A  
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are  
used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic  
interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded  
cables and connectors.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class  
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which  
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, correct the interference by  
one or more of the following:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that used by the  
receiver.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
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Documentation  
This manual is written with the assumption that the user is familiar with analog  
and digital video/audio signals and hardware.  
Read, Retain, and Follow Instructions  
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product  
is operated.  
Retain Documentation  
Place documentation in a secure place for future reference on  
operating and safety instructions.  
Follow All Operating and Safety Instructions  
Pay Attention to All Warnings  
Warnings are provided to protect the operator, the equipment, and content.  
This symbol indicates information about features, functions, operations, that is  
of interest to the user.  
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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 match those indicated on the marking label. If  
unsure of the type of power supply that is available, consult your dealer or  
local power company.  
Do Not Overload Power Outlets  
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience  
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
Verify Power Plugs are Fully Inserted  
To prevent potential electrical shock to personnel, verify that the FS-2/2E  
power cord plug is fully inserted into a grounded receptor and that the  
plug blades are not exposed.  
ATTENTION  
POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE  
FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE  
COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES  
LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER  
AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.  
Power-Cord Protection  
Routing Power-Cords  
Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on  
or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Avoid sharp angles  
in the cord, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the  
point where they exit the product.  
Non-Use Period  
During extended periods when the device is not used, unplug it from  
the power source and retract the power-cord.  
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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 electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.  
Grounded  
If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a  
plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding  
type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert  
the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your  
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding  
type plug.  
Outdoor Antenna Grounding  
If an outside antenna or  
cable system is connected to  
the FS-2/2E, verify that the  
antenna or cable system is  
grounded. This provides  
some protection against  
voltage surges and built-up  
static charges.  
Refer to Article 810 of the  
National Electric Code,  
ANSI/NFPA 70, for  
information about the  
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the  
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors,  
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and  
requirements for the grounding electrode. See Fig. A.  
Lightning and Power Surges  
During electrical storms or when left unattended and unused for long  
periods of time, unplug the FS-2/2E from the power source and disconnect  
the antenna or cable system.  
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.  
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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 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.  
Servicing  
Unplug the device from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified  
service personnel under the following conditions:  
When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.  
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
If the product does not operate normally when following the  
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by  
the operating instructions. The incorrect adjustment of other controls  
can result in damage and often requires extensive work by a qualified  
technician to restore the product to its normal operation.  
If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.  
When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.  
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.  
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Safety Check  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service  
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in  
proper operating condition.  
Operating Environment  
Location  
Install this device on a sturdy, level surface, away from moisture and dust.  
Heat  
Locate this device away from heat sources such as radiators, heat  
registers, stoves or other electrical devices (including amplifiers) that  
generate heat.  
Wall or Ceiling Mounts  
This device should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.  
Any mounting of this device should follow its instructions, and  
should use only mounting accessories recommended by Focus  
Enhancements.  
Moving  
Use appropriate safe lifting practices.  
Do not over load or unbalance carts when moving product.  
Ventilation  
Do not block the ventilation openings in the FS-2/2E cabinet. Overheating  
can occur and damage the device. Do not place this device in a built-in  
installation, such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is  
provided.  
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WARRANTY  
For customers within the USA and Canada, FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, Inc.  
warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship as follows:  
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.  
After the period of TWO years, you must pay all parts and labor charges.  
The limited warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. It does not cover  
damage or failure caused by or attributable to Acts of God, abuse, misuse,  
improper or abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper maintenance, lightning,  
or other incidences of excessive voltage, or any repairs or tampering by other than  
the FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS repair facility. It does not cover replacement of  
batteries or other consumable parts, transportation costs or damage in transit. This  
warranty will become void if the serial number or model number identification has  
been wholly or partially removed or erased. Repair or replacement under the terms  
of this warranty do not extend the terms of this warranty. Repairs or replacement  
performed outside of the warranty period will carry a warranty for 60 days from  
return shipment. This warranty can not be modified by an agent of FOCUS  
ENHANCEMENTS, Inc. unless in written and signed by an officer of FOCUS  
ENHANCEMENTS, Inc.  
Should this product prove defective in workmanship or material, the consumer's  
sole remedies shall be such repair or replacement provided by the terms of this  
warranty. Under no circumstances shall FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, Inc. be liable  
for any loss or damage, direct, consequential, or incidental, arising out of the use of  
or inability to use this product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long  
an implied warranty lasts or the exclusions or limitations of incidental or  
consequential 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.  
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Index  
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Chapter 1  
Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing the Focus Enhancements FS-2/2E DTE DV Studio Disk  
Recorder.  
The FS-2/2E is designed for use as a record or playback device in studios, mobile  
vans and other installations.  
The purpose of this User Guide is to explain the features and operation of the FS-2/  
2E. Study the contents of this User Guide before attempting to use your FS-2/2E.  
Check the Focus Enhancements website regularly for updates to FS-2/2E software  
and documentation: www.focusinfo.com/support.  
Alternatively, contact your Focus Enhancements dealer/distributor.  
This chapter contains the following sections:  
FS-2E Provides Greater Embedded Audio SDI Functionality  
The FS-2E provides even more embedded audio SDI functionality. It includes the ability to  
selectively record either channels 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 of the embedded audio of the input SDI  
stream. It also provides full support of the SDI audio out. The FS-2E inserts the recorded audio  
into the SDI output stream. The FS-2 does not possess these capabilities.  
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1.1 What is a DTE Disk Recorder?  
A DTE Disk Recorder is a device that allows you to record or playback DV video  
directly to/from a removable IDE disk drive or removable FireWire disk drives.  
The FS-2/2E features analog and digital inputs and outputs including DV25, SDI,  
composite, component, S-Video, AES/EBU digital audio and balanced analog  
audio.  
Audio and video are recorded to disk as a DV25 data stream in NLE native file  
formats.  
1.2 What is the FS-2/2E?  
The FS-2/2E is a DTE Disk Recorder that mounts horizontally in a standard  
electronics rack. With the FS-2/2E, it is possible to:  
Input DV25, SDI, composite, component, S-Video, AES/EBU digital audio  
and balanced analog audio and record to disk in native DV25 NLE file  
formats.  
Playback video from disk or transcode during recordings in DV25, SDI,  
composite, component, S-Video, AES/EBU digital audio and balanced analog  
audio formats.  
Capture clips to hard disk at the acquisition stage. There is no need to capture  
them later.  
Record clips to disk in DTE Technology-based “edit-ready” file formats such  
as Raw DV, AVI Type 1, AVI Type 2, Matrox AVI, Canopus AVI, Pinnacle  
AVI, QuickTime and Avid DV-OMF. The FS-2E, and the FS-2 (with the  
version 2.0 upgrade), also include DTE support for 24P AVI Type 2 (NTSC  
only), and 24P Quicktime (NTSC only).This means clips are immediately  
available to your NLE system without first having to transfer or convert the  
files.  
Connect your FireWire disk directly to your computer or connect it using FS-  
2/2E which allows mounting and dismounting of the drives without re-  
cabling or computer re-boots.  
Use the FS-2/2E's 10/100BaseT Ethernet port to share files over a network  
using FTP. This is not suggested for larger files. The FS-2E, and the FS-2 (with  
the version 2.0 upgrade), also include IP control of the FS-2/2E. This means  
you can control the FS-2/2E using a standard web browser.  
Jump from clip to clip without spooling through tape when in playback mode.  
As well as video, record and playback embedded DV audio in 2-channel (16-  
bit, 48kHz) format.  
Record external timecode, embedded timecode or create your own timecode  
using Free Run, Regen or Rec Run time code options. You can also preset  
timecode and user-bit values.  
Record, play and navigate using FS-2/2E's VTR-style controls.  
Lock to your facilities Reference Video signal during playback and record.  
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Record and recall a single frame of DV video and record user definable time-  
lapse sequences.  
Use trick playback modes up to 30X/-30X fast-forward and rewind speeds,  
reverse play, loop clip and loop entire disk.  
Control the FS-2/2E remotely using industry standard RS422 (Sony 9-pin),  
FireWire (for starting record/pause or AV/C) from a DV based camcorder  
1394 port. You can also control the FS-2/2E using RS-232C (using the optional  
wired remote control available as an accessory). The FS-2E, and the FS-2 (with  
the 2.0 software upgrade), can be controlled from your web browser using FS-  
2/2E IP control. Refer to the section on the FS-2/2E Web Interface, FS-2E Web  
Create and save multiple playlists on the FS-2/2E. These can be shared  
between different units.  
Use the internal 120GB, 7200RPM, 3.5" IDE drive or daisy chain up to eight  
FireWire (IEEE-1394) hard drives together for extremely long, uninterrupted  
record times.  
1.3 Basic Applications  
You can use the FS-2/2E in the acquisition stage of production, the editing/post  
production stage, and the presentation stage. The FS-2/2E is most useful in the  
following applications:  
Presentation Video Source  
Broadcast Tape Deck Replacement  
Time Lapse Recorder  
Film-to-Disk Transfer  
NLE/Linear Edit Source/Recorder  
Endless Video Program Looping  
Security Recorder/Player  
Medical Recorder/Player  
Industrial Monitoring  
Video DJ and Karaoke Player  
Outside Broadcast  
1.4 Receiving, Unpacking, and Inspecting  
Upon receipt of the FS-2/2E unit, examine the shipping container. If there is  
evidence of damage or rough handling, have an agent of the carrier present when  
the equipment is unpacked.  
Unpack the equipment carefully. Inspect it for scratches, dents, or cracks. If the  
equipment is damaged, save all packing materials and notify both Focus  
Enhancements and the carrier immediately.  
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1.4.1 Package Contents  
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Please take a moment to study the contents of your FS-2/2E package. You  
should have the following contents:  
1. One (1) FS-2/2E unit with attached rack mounting ears  
2. One (1) 120GB IDE disk drive in caddy  
3. One (1) User Guide  
4. One (1) 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable (for External Drive connection)  
5. One (1) 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable (for front panel port loop)  
6. One (1) Focus Enhancement's DV Conversion Suite Demo Disk  
7. One Power Cord  
8. One (1) Focus Enhancement's Warranty Card and Statement (not  
shown)  
If any of these items are missing, contact Focus Enhancements or your FS-  
2/2E dealer/distributor immediately.  
You may need to purchase cables to connect more than one hard disk drive  
to the FS-2/2E at a time. Your Focus Enhancements dealer can help you  
identify additional cables you may need.  
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1.5 Installation and Site Requirements  
Focus Enhancements recommends that FS-2/2E units be installed in a restricted  
access area, such as an equipment room or closet and the installation be performed  
by trained installers.  
The units are designed and tested to operate reliably between +5 - +40C (41 - 104 F).  
To maintain this range, consider the following:  
Air temperature surrounding the equipment must remain within the specified  
range.  
Air flow around the equipment must be sufficient to maintain proper  
operating temperatures  
If in doubt about the site temperature, take measurements to be certain. If  
measured temperatures fall outside the defined ambient temperature range, you  
must bring the temperature within the defined range.  
Storage temperature for the units must remain between -20 - +60C (-4 - 140 F).  
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1.6 Mounting in a 19 inch Electronics Rack  
The FS-2/2E measures 15.89” high x 17.36” wide by 3.47” deep. It is an 2RU chassis  
featuring front rack mount ears to be installed into a standard 19” audio/visual  
rack. There must be room behind the unit for the attachment of cables.  
To mount the FS-2/2E in a standard 19” audio/visual rack, do the following:  
1. Determine the desired location.  
The FS-2/2E requires 3.47 vertical inches of rack space.  
To prevent overheating, the FS-2/2E requires a minimum of 1.75 vertical  
inches of space above and below the unit.  
2. The FS-2/2E includes a pair of universal mounting ears on the front sides of  
the unit that support standard 19” audio/visual racks. Using the provided  
hardware, mount the FS-2/2E securely in the rack.  
Universal Mounting Ears  
Mounting Screws  
(2 per Mounting ear)  
3. Connect the FS-2/2E unit to the wall current using the attached power cord.  
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1.7 Connecting Hard Drives  
1.7.1 Inserting the Internal 3.5 inch IDE Drive  
Insert the internal 3.5 inch IDE drive as follows:  
1. Remove the drive from its packaging.  
2. Slide the drive carefully into the bay until it is seated firmly.  
Release Lever  
Lock Handle  
Drive Bay  
3. Press the Lock Handle flush with the chassis face to lock the drive in  
place.  
To remove the drive, slide the Release Lever to the right. The Lock Handle  
disengages. Pull the drive toward you to remove it.  
This drive is not intended for hot-swap operation.  
1.7.2 Using External Disk Drives  
In addition to using a 3.5 inch 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 FS-2/2E. Refer to Formatting the Drive on  
page 13 for instructions on preparing drives before use.  
Hot-swapping External FireWire Drives  
You can hot-swap connected external FireWire HDDs on the FS-2/2E. This means  
you can disconnect and connect drives from the system without the need to power  
cycle the unit. However, make sure the FS-2/2E is in STOP mode before removing a  
disk drive.  
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1.8 Physical Features  
The FS-2/2E features two main surfaces, the front control panel and the rear connector  
panel.  
LCD  
Display  
Transport  
Keys  
Disk Drive Bay  
Edit / Utility / Input  
Keys  
Power Switch  
and LED  
Jack  
Volume Control  
Soft Keys  
Headphone Headphone  
1.8.1 Front Control Panel  
The front control panel contains the seven control areas, as shown in the illustration  
below and described in this section:  
Power 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 takes a moment to power down. During this time, the  
FS-2/2E is ensuring that any files that have not been closed properly in a  
record session get closed. This prevents errors occurring on particular files.  
The green LED above the power switch is ON when the unit is powered up.  
Disk Drive Bay  
The disk drive bay accepts a standard 3 1/2” removable disk drive in the  
supplied sled. Minimum system requirements for this drive are 7200RPM  
with a 2MB cache. Drive performance may vary. Focus Enhancements  
recommends that you use a FS-2/2E qualified and tested disk drive. Check  
the Focus Enhancements website for an updated list. This bay is not intended  
for hot swap operation.  
Edit / Utility / Input Keys  
These keys contain the edit, utility and input select functions for the FS-2/2E.  
In some cases, these buttons work in conjunction with the FS-2/2E menus on  
the display.  
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Input selections are either Composite, Y/C (S-Video), Component, SDI  
or DV. An audio source must be selected for each input using the  
SETUP > AUDIO INPUT menu, the Timecode mode in the  
SETUP > TC MODE menu, and the reference video source in the  
SETUP > GENLOCK > SOURCE menu. For component inputs/outputs  
you must select the video standard when used in NTSC mode only.  
Refer to Compnt Level on page 76 for more details.  
LCD Display  
The FS-2/2E LCD displays the FS-2/2E’s current status including  
track number, disk number, timecode, record / playback mode as well  
as other information. It also displays the FS-2/2E menu system. The  
LCD is a green backlit 128x64 graphical display.  
Transport Control Keys  
This set of keys controls playback and record functions of the FS-2/2E.  
These functions include play, reverse play, fast forward, fast rewind,  
forward frame, back frame, next track, previous track, stop, record,  
and so on.  
Display Soft Keys  
This set of keys enables you to navigate the FS-2/2E menus. The  
function of the keys varies depending on what is displayed at the base  
of the FS-2/2E LCD. Refer to LCD Menu Soft Keys on page 22 for more  
information.  
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) and Volume Knob  
This jack is for connecting a pair of monitor headphones. You can  
monitor audio of the selected input (even if E-E is not selected) when  
not in record mode. When in record or playback mode, you can  
monitor the current audio. The headphone jack also includes a volume  
control.  
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1.8.2 Rear Connection Panel  
The FS-2/2E rear panel, shown below, contains control and 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 AUDIO  
INPUT MENU under SETUP. Refer to Chapter 2 for more information.  
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1. GPI - For connection of the optional wired remote control (ACSS-0019-  
01), the optional RS232C cable (CBLA-0113-01) or contact closure  
cable. The GPI plug accepts a 3.5mm TRS connector.  
2. Front Panel HDD Port Loop Through - When patched to the To HDD  
port, this connector activates the front panel FireWire port for  
connection of external HDDs.  
3. RS422 Control - This is the input connector for external RS422 control  
devices.  
4. SDI Input - For connecting SDI input sources. The FS-2E provides the  
selection of channels 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 of the embedded SDI audio.  
Refer to the AUDIO INPUT > SDI > EMBEDDED sub-menu on Audio  
Input on page 59. The FS-2 does not have this capability.  
SDI Output - For output to SDI devices. The FS-2E inserts two channels  
of audio into the SDI output stream. Only the FS-2E has this capability.  
5. Y/C Input - For connecting Y/C (S-Video) input sources.  
Y/C Output - For connecting to Y/C (S-Video) devices.  
6. Composite / Y Input - For connecting composite input sources or the Y  
signal for component input sources.  
Composite / Y Output - For output to composite devices or the Y signal  
to component devices (select either composite or component form  
ANALOG SETTINGS in the SETUP menu).  
7. Pb Input - For connecting the Pb signal from component input sources.  
Pb Output - For output of the Pb signal to component devices.  
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8. Pr Input - For connecting the Pr signal from component input sources.  
Pr Output - For output of the Pr signal to component devices  
9. 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.  
10. Timecode Input - For connecting external analog VITC timecode  
sources.  
Timecode Output - For connection to external analog VITC timecode  
devices.  
11. Reference Video - For reference video loop through.  
To use this Reference Video input, select REF VIDEO from GENLOCK in  
the SETUP menu. If the loop-through jack is not connected, make sure  
the output is terminated using an external 75 ohm terminator.  
12. AES/EBU Digital Audio Input and Output - For connecting AES/EBU  
input sources or output to AES/EBU devices.  
13. Stereo Audio Monitor Output - For connection of audio monitors.  
14. Balanced Analog Audio Input Channels 1 and 2 - For connecting  
balanced analog audio input sources.  
Balanced Analog Audio Output Channels 1 and 2 - For output to  
balanced analog audio devices.  
15. AC In - Use the power cord supplied to connect to the power outlet.  
The power module contains a protective fuse. Refer to Replacing the  
16. Video Monitor Output - For connection to a video monitor (composite).  
Use this connection to view the On Screen Display.  
17. DV I/O 1 and DV I/O 2 - For connection of DV video devices. These two  
ports are used to pass through the DV signal. The FS-2/2E does not  
support multiple DV inputs.  
18. To HDD - For connecting external FireWire 400 disk drives to the FS-2/  
2E. Use the FS-2/2E's HDD Bypass function with this port. When a  
connection is made with Front Panel HDD Port Loop Through, it allows  
the front panel FireWire connector to be used for connection of  
external FireWire HDDs.  
19. To Computer - For connecting the FS-2/2E to a computer's FireWire  
400 port. It allows any disk drives connected to the FS-2/2E to mount  
to the computer.  
20. Ethernet 10/100 BaseT - For connecting FS-2/2E to a network or  
computers for small file exchange, telnet, or web control. (The web  
control functionality is only available for the FS-2E or the FS-2 with the  
2.0 upgrade.)  
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1.9 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.  
Playback VTR  
Video Source  
Speakers  
Audio Output  
Monitor  
Display Output  
FS-2/2E Rear Panel  
External VTR  
Record Output  
Camcorder  
Video Source  
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To set up the FS-2/2E, do the following:  
1. Plug in the power cord.  
2. Connect a Video input device.  
3. Connect an Audio source (if desired).  
4. Connect a Monitor if desired.  
5. Connect Speakers or Headset (to monitor the audio) if desired.  
6. Connect a Tape Drive if desired.  
7. Connect a Time Code Generator if desired.  
8. Connect an External Control Device (RS422) if desired.  
9. Connect a Reference Video signal if desired.  
1.9.1 Formatting the Drive  
Use this procedure to format the FS-2/2E internal or connected external  
disk drives when not yet formatted.  
1. From the Utilities menu, select FORMAT DISK as shown below.  
When you make this selection, the following screen appears:  
FORMAT DISK  
VOLUME 1?  
SIZE  
FREE  
115 Gig  
540 Min  
EXIT  
YES  
NO  
2. Select between volumes by pressing the ꢀꢀ| and |buttons.  
When you select the volume and press YES, the following screen  
appears:  
FORMAT WILL  
ERASE ALL DATA!!  
CONTINUE  
FORMAT VOL 1?  
EXIT  
YES  
NO  
When you select YES, a message indicating that the formatting is  
progressing appears.  
WARNING: FORMAT ERASES ALL DATA ON THE DISK  
DRIVE!  
3. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.  
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1.9.2 Setting the Time and Date  
Before using the FS-2/2E, use this procedure to set the time and date.  
1. Select the Setup Menu.  
2. Select SET DATE & TIME. The following screen appears.  
SET DATE  
SET TIME  
EXIT  
SEL  
3. Select SET DATE or SET TIME and press SEL to open the sub menu as  
shown below.  
SYSTEM DATE  
10/01/07  
MM/DD/YY  
|ꢁꢁ & ꢀꢀ|  
MOVES CURSOR  
EXIT  
SYSTEM TIME  
16:21:13  
Hh:Mm:Ss  
|ꢁꢁ & ꢀꢀ|  
MOVES CURSOR  
EXIT  
4. Scroll from value to value using the FORWARD and BACK index  
buttons.  
5. Press and to scroll through digits in the value.  
6. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.  
Regardless of the display, the file name always remains YYYYMMDD-  
HHMMSS.xxx (Year-Month-Date-Hour-Minute-Second).  
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1.10Replacing the Power Module Fuse  
The power module of the FS-2/2E contains a protective fuse.  
To replace the fuse do the following:  
1. Turn off the FS-2/2E.  
2. Locate the power module on the rear of the unit. It is indicated as AC In.  
3. Detach the power cord from the power module.  
4. Locate the small recess on the top of the power module above the power  
switch.  
5. Use a small tipped standard screwdriver to pop open the fuse door.  
6. Once open, slide the white fuse carrier out of the unit.  
7. Replace the fuse with a 1.6 amp 250V slow blow fuse.  
8. Reassemble the fuse carrier and slide it back into the unit.  
9. Replace the fuse box door.  
10. Re-attach the power cord.  
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Chapter 2  
FS-2/2E Functions  
This chapter contains the following sections:  
LCD Menu Soft Keys  
2.1 Edit/Utility/Input Buttons  
To the right of the hard disk drive is a bank of 15 buttons as shown below.  
Edit Function Keys  
Utility Function Keys  
Input Source Selection Keys  
The first row contains five buttons that are Edit functions keys.  
The second row consists of five buttons that are Utility function keys.  
The third row has five buttons that are Input buttons.  
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2.1.1 Edit Function Keys  
2.1.1.1  
MARK IN - Mark In Key  
Use the MARK IN key to mark a particular frame as a starting point  
when creating a clip for a playlist. Refer to Playlist Menu on page  
44 of this user guide for more information about Playlists.  
It is only possible to mark In and Out Points during playback.  
MARK OUT - Mark Out Key  
2.1.1.2  
Use the MARK OUT key to mark a particular frame as an ending  
point when creating a clip for a playlist.  
Once the In and Out Points are selected, press the PLAYLIST key.  
The In and Out key lights will turn off. You are then free to add more clips  
to the playlist by again selecting In and Out points. When finished, go to  
the PLAYLIST menu under SETUP.  
2.1.1.3  
2.1.1.4  
PLAYLIST – Add to Playlist key  
Press this key during stop or play to add a current clip to the  
playlist.  
Once In and Out points have been selected, press this key to add  
selected clips to the playlist.  
KEEPER - Keeper Key  
By pressing the KEEPER key during a recording, you can mark  
each clip into the KEEPER folder on disk.  
To add all KEEPER clips to the KEEPER folder on the disk drive,  
select UTILITIES > ORGANIZE CLIP from the FS-2/2E menu.  
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2.1.1.5  
FOLDER - Folder Key  
By pressing the Folder key during a recording, you can mark each  
clip into particular pre-named folders on disk (up to 10 folders can  
be prenamed). Default names for the folders are 0 through 9. Refer  
to How to Mark Scenes on page 95 of this user guide to set up  
Scene Marking folders).  
By repeatedly pressing the FOLDER key, you can scroll though the  
available folders. You can also assign clips to folders using the  
numeric keypad on the optional remote control units. The current  
clip can be marked during recording, playback or in stop mode.  
Once selected, the clip is marked for placement into that particular  
folder.  
To add all marked clips to their respective folders on the disk  
drive, select UTILITIES > ORGANIZE CLIP from the FS-2/2E menu.  
For more information on scene marking, refer to How to Mark  
If the FOLDER key is lit during playback, the  
FS-2/2E PLAY FROM mode is set to FOLDER.  
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2.1.2 Utility Function Keys  
2.1.2.1  
2.1.2.2  
OSD - (On Screen Display)  
Press this key to enable on screen display on the monitor output  
(composite). When off, the key will not light.  
HDD – Hard Disk Drive Bypass Key  
Press this key to immediately open the HDD Bypass confirm  
screen as described in the HDD Bypass section of the Menu. For  
more information, refer to HDD Bypass on page 50  
2.1.2.3  
2.1.2.4  
LOCK – Keypad Lock Key  
This key turns lock on or off. When the key is lit, the keypad is  
locked. When off, it is not locked.  
REMOTE – Remote Key  
When you press this key, the FS-2/2E goes directly to the  
REMOTE mode as described under the Control Modes menu. The  
key lights in Local mode. When in the FS-2/2E is in remote mode,  
you cannot use front panel keys for operation.  
Another press exits REMOTE mode and the backlight turns off.  
2.1.2.5  
E-E – Electronic to Electronic Key  
When you press this key, the selected input is passed on to all  
outputs on the FS-2/2E. The E-E mode is only active when the  
FS-2/2E is in STOP mode.  
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2.1.3 Input Source Selection Keys  
In all cases, when selected, the key lights. When selecting CMPST, Y/C, or  
CMPNT and there is no video source available, this light flashes several  
times and then the FS-2/2E returns to the original input selection. Switching  
is not seamless. You cannot change inputs while in record mode.  
2.1.3.1  
2.1.3.2  
2.1.3.3  
CMPST – Composite Video Source Input Key  
Press this key to select composite video as the input source. If  
there is no video source available when this button is pressed, the  
light flashes several times and then the FS-2/2E returns to the  
original video selection.  
The default audio link is balanced analog audio. You can also  
select AES/EBU audio as the input link in the SETUP > AUDIO  
INPUT menu.  
Y/C – S-Video  
Press this key to select S-Video (Y/C) as the input source. If there is  
no video source available when this button is pressed, the light  
flashes several times and then the FS-2/2E returns to the original  
video selection.  
The default audio link is balanced analog audio. You can also  
select AES/EBU audio as the input link in the SETUP > AUDIO  
INPUT menu.  
CMPNT – Component Video Source Input Key  
Press this key to select Component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y) as the input  
source. If there is no video source available when this button is  
pressed, the light flashes several times and then the FS-2/2E  
returns to the original video selection.  
The default audio link is balanced analog audio. You can also  
select AES/EBU audio as the input link in the SETUP > AUDIO  
INPUT menu.  
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2.1.3.4  
SDI Serial Digital Video Source Input Key  
Press this key to select SDI video (SMPTE 259M) as the input  
source.  
The default audio link is embedded AES/EBU digital audio in the  
stream. You can also select either balanced analog audio or  
separate AES/EBU audio as the input link in the SETUP > AUDIO  
INPUT menu.  
The FS-2E provides the option to select either channels 1 and 2 or  
3 and 4 of the embedded audio of the SDI stream. Refer to the  
SETUP > AUDIO INPUT > SDI > EMBEDDED sub-menu on page 59.  
2.1.3.5  
DV Video Source Input Key  
Press this key to select DV video (25Mb/s) as the input source.  
The default audio link is embedded 2-channel digital audio in the  
stream. You can also select either balanced analog audio or AES/  
EBU audio as the input link in the SETUP > AUDIO INPUT menu.  
2.2 LCD Menu Soft Keys  
The three keys directly below the FS-2/2E LCD display are soft keys for navigating  
and selecting items in the FS-2/2E menu.  
These keys are also used for selecting different display modes. They are called soft  
because their function changes depending upon what is displayed on the LCD  
above the particular key.  
Using the Right Soft Key to Scroll  
In some cases when navigating the FS-2/2E menus, you can use the right soft key to scroll  
down through the menu. To scroll up, just hold down the SHIFT key as well as the right soft  
key.  
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2.3 Transport Control Keys  
This set of buttons controls playback and record functions of the FS-2/2E. These  
functions include play, reverse play, fast forward, fast rewind, forward frame, back  
frame, next track, previous track, stop, and record. This area also features hot keys  
for changing, controlling, and navigating the FS-2/2E menu system. Each of these  
keys is described below as shown in order left to right, top to bottom.  
Previous  
Menu  
Next Tack  
Record  
Stop  
Play  
Rewind  
Next  
Fast  
Frame  
Forward  
2.3.1 MENU  
Press this key to launch the FS-2/2E menu system. Once pressed, the Menu  
screen appears on the FS-2/2E LCD and the button lights. If you press the  
MENU key while in a particular screen in the menu system, that menu is  
marked and the MENU key lights. You can then EXIT the menu and  
perform other functions. If you press the MENU key at anytime, you will  
return to the marked Menu (except if you are in REC mode).  
2.3.2 |Back Index  
Press this key to return to the beginning of the current clip if in playback  
mode. Press it twice to return to the previous clip during playback. In Stop  
mode press it to return to the beginning of the previous clip. If you press  
SHIFT and Back Index, the previous disk drive is selected.  
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2.3.3 ꢀꢀ| Forward Index  
Press this key to skip forward to the next sequential clip for playback.  
To skip ahead 10 clips per increment, holding down Forward Index.  
To select the next disk drive, press SHIFT and then Forward Index.  
2.3.4 Stop  
Press this key to Stop the selected mode and return the FS-/2E to Pause.  
Press it again to put the FS-2/2E into STOP (standby with menu screen).  
The splash screen is the first frame of the selected clip when you select  
SETUP > STOP OUTPUT > CLIP PREVIEW. When the FS-2/2E is in Stop  
mode, the key lights.  
2.3.5 Play  
Press this key to start playback of the selected clip. If you press the SHIFT  
and PLAY keys, the FS-2/2E immediately goes into Reverse Play mode.  
2.3.6 Record Key  
Press this key once when the FS-2/2E is in STOP mode and the FS-2/2E  
goes into REC-PAUSE. The REC button flashes. Press it again to start  
recording. If you press REC during a recording, the current clip is closed  
and a new clip is created without dropping any frames. This key is the only  
key that is RED on the front panel.  
If you press REC and SHIFT simultaneously, the FS-2/2E captures a single  
frame of video. In a particular session, all single frames of video are saved  
as part of the same clip on disk.  
2.3.7 SHIFT  
Use the SHIFT key to give particular keys a secondary functionality. When  
you press it, the SHIFT key lights and remains in SHIFT mode until the  
button is released. The SHIFT mode of particular keys is listed below that  
key or displayed on the FS-2/2E LCD.  
2.3.8 Back Search  
Press the Back Search button to allow video to be played at different speeds  
(both slower and faster than real-time). Refer to the note under Forward  
Search Key for more information.  
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2.3.9 Forward Search  
Press the Forward Search key to play video at different speeds (both slower  
and faster than real-time).  
Change Search Speed with FF Search and Back Search  
Pressing the FF Search button multiple times results in increases in the search  
speed. This mode is bidirectional in forward X times normal search speed. Press the  
Back Search button to cause the FF speed to slow down by one step.  
For instance, if you are in 10X FF speed and you press the Back Search  
button once, you are in 2X FF mode. This also applies to backward search  
speeds. The default speed resolution is as follows (NTSC and PAL have  
slightly different multiples for both greater and less than 1X play speed):  
REVERSE: -30X, -10X, -2X, -1X (reverse play), -1/2X(-15fps), Still.  
FORWARD: Still, +1/2X (+15fps), +1X (play), +2X, +10X, +30X  
Forward Search and Reverse Search also have a “higher resolution” mode  
where more speeds are available as follows:  
REVERSE: -30X, -25X, -18X, -15X, -12X, -10X, -8X, -5X, -4X, -3X, -2X,  
-1/30, -1/15, -1/10, -1/6, -1/5, -1/3,-1/2  
FORWARD: +30X, +25X, +18X, +15X, +12X, +10X, +8X, +5X, +4X, +3X,  
+2X, +1/30, +1/15, +1/10, +1/6, +1/5, +1/3, +1/2  
This mode can be set in the SETUP > FF / RW HI RES menu in the FS-2/2E  
Setup menu. Once set, these speed resolutions become available when you  
press Back Search or Forward Search.  
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2.4 LCD Display  
The FS-2/2E LCD screen displays different FS-2/2E modes and states. On boot up,  
the FS-2/2E displays the following screen:  
WELCOME  
TO FS-2E  
PLEASE WAIT  
Depending on the connected disk drive, the FS-2/2E may or may not display  
Please Wait during boot up.  
Once booted, if no disk drive is connected to the FS-2/2E (either through the  
internal slot or externally using the HDD I/O port), the following screen appears:  
NO DISK  
DETECTED  
MENU  
Insert a drive into the front panel drive bay or connect a FireWire disk drive to the  
HDD I/O port.  
If you received a drive from Focus Enhancements, it should be configured and  
ready to use. If the message No Disk Detected appears, make sure the drive is inserted  
properly.  
If the message No Format Detected appears, you must partition and format the  
inserted drive before use. The FS-2/2E prompts you through the steps required to  
perform a format.  
Warning: Formatting and Portioning Erases All Data On the Disk.  
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Once ready for use, the FS-2/2E default menu screen appears as follows:  
2
3
4
5
1
6
9
COUNTER  
STOP  
1-001  
7
8
00:00:00:00  
DISK 1  
183 Min  
10  
FOLDER  
11  
13  
MENU  
DISP  
SHFT  
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1. Play/Record Status Symbol  
This symbol displays a graphical representation of the current FS-2/2E state  
as follows:  
- STOP  
,- Play or Reverse play  
- Fast Forward search and speed  
- Fast Back search and speed  
- Record and Record mode  
|| - Pause  
Each symbol has multiple display modes.  
For a complete list, refer to FS-2/2E LCD Display Modes on page 26.  
2. Record/Play Status Indicator  
In this space, the FS-2/2E displays a character that indicates what record or  
playback mode it is in. The characters displayed and their respective modes  
are listed in FS-2/2E LCD Display Modes on page 114 of this user guide.  
3. Current System Status  
The current system status of the FS-2/2E is displayed in the top left corner of  
the LCD display. For instance, it displays whether the FS-2/2E is in record,  
play, stop, pause, fast search or slow motion modes.  
4. Volume Number  
The volume or disk number of the current clip recording or playback session  
is displayed in the top right corner of the LCD display. For example, a display  
value of 2-014 identifies a track as being on volume 2.  
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5. Track or Clip Number  
The track number is displayed in the top right corner of the LCD Display. This  
is 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.  
6. Timecode/User Bit Display Mode  
This identifies the display mode for timecode or user bit values. Selections are:  
COUNTER - Counts frames during record or playback of the current clip  
only.  
REMAINING - Counts down the number of frames available (time) on a  
particular disk during a record session. In a playback session, this dis-  
play shows the remaining time on the current clip.  
DV NTSC or PAL - Displays the external timecode value being generated  
by a camcorder or other device during a record session. Timecode mode  
has to be set to EXT TC for this function to operate (refer to TC Mode on  
page 60 of this user guide). In playback mode, this displays the embed-  
ded DV timecode value in a particular track.  
USER BIT - Displays the set user bit value in a particular clip. A user bit  
value must be added for this to display (refer to TC Set on page 62 of this  
user guide).  
ABSOLUTE - Displays an absolute timecode value for the particular ses-  
sion (sum of all COUNTER timecodes on connected volumes). This is  
primarily used when you set the FS-2/2E to AV/C mode and are con-  
trolling it with an external FireWire device, such as a computer.  
The FS-2/2E Does Not Accept NDF TC Values in DF TC Mode.  
AUDIOMETER - Displays left and right levels in db. The scale indicates -  
10db, -4db, and 0db. This display mode is only available for the FS-2E, or  
the FS-2 (with the 2.0 upgrade). The 2 lines on the menu appear similar to  
the following:  
PLAY 1-001  
-10 -40  
ꢀ ꢀꢀ  
L
R
DISK 1  
530min  
DISP  
SHFT  
7. Timecode or User Bit Value  
Displays the timecode or user bit value of display mode selected as follows:  
00:00:00:00 - Drop Frame  
00:00:00:00 - Non Drop Frame  
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8. Current Disk Volume  
Displays the current disk volume in relation to available space.  
9. Available Space on Volume  
Displays the space in time available on the current volume, for example,  
DISK 1 183min - Current Disk time remaining is 183 minutes  
NO DISK - No attached Disk  
10. Folder Display  
In record or playback, this displays the particular folder a clip is in (if  
applicable). If playing an entire folder (PLAY FROM menu set to particular  
folder), it displays the folder name as follows: [FOLDER].  
11. Soft Key One (MENU) Function Display  
Displays the current function related to Soft Key 1 (left key on the top row of  
buttons). You can use this key for opening the FS-2/2E Menu and also as a  
STOP key during a recording.  
12. Soft Key Two (DISP) Function Display  
Displays current function of Soft Key 2 (middle key on the top row of  
buttons). This changes the TC display between COUNTER, REMAINING, DV TC  
(NTSC or PAL), USER BIT, and ABSOLUTE when in record or playback modes.  
For the FS-2E, or the FS-2 with the 2.0 upgrade, there is an additional  
AUDIOMETER display mode.  
13. Soft Key Three (SHFT) Function Display  
Displays current function of Soft Key 3 (right key on the top row of buttons).  
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2.5 FS-2/2E Menus and Functions  
The FS-2/2E features a comprehensive menu system which allows a number of  
features to be initiated and setup. The menu system contains the following  
selections:  
RECORD MODE  
NORMAL REC  
RETRO DISK  
RETRO CACHE  
LOOP RECORD  
STILL  
TIME LAPSE  
CONTROL MODE  
LOCAL (selections include: NORMAL, INDEX AT TC, INDEX AT SCENE)  
REMOTE  
AV/C (selections include NORMAL, INDEX AT TC, INDEX AT SCENE)  
SYNCRO SLAVE (selections include NEW FILE [for FS-2E, or FS-2 with  
2.0 upgrade only], SAME FILE [for FS-2E, or FS-2 with 2.0 upgrade  
only])  
PLAY MODE  
PLAY CLIP  
LOOP CLIP  
LOOP ALL  
PLAY ALL  
PLAY FROM MODE  
TRACK LIST  
PLAY LIST  
FOLDER LIST (selections include: NONE, KEEPER, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)  
PLAYLIST  
OPEN  
SAVE  
NEW  
EDIT (selections include REMOVE CLIP, INSERT CLIP, and MOVE CLIP).  
VIEW  
DELETE LIST  
HDD BYPASS  
INTERNAL HDD  
RECORD FORMAT  
RAW DV  
AVI TYPE 1  
AVI TYPE 2  
CANOPUS AVI  
MATROX AVI  
QUICKTIME  
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AVID OMF  
PINNACLE  
24P AVI TYPE 2 (for FS-2E, or FS-2 with 2.0 upgrade only)  
24P QUICKTIME (for FS-2E, or FS-2 with 2.0 upgrade only)  
SETUP  
SET DATE & TIME (sub-menus include SET DATE, SET TIME)  
OS VERSION NO  
OS UPGRADE  
PAL/NTSC (selections include NTSC, PAL)  
RS422 REMOTE  
TYPE (selections include BVW-75, GENERIC)  
TC SOURCE (selections include ABS, DV, COUNTER)  
COMPOSITE (selections include BALANCED and AES/EBU)  
AUDIO INPUT  
COMPOSITE (selections include BALANCED and AES/EBU)  
Y/C (selections include BALANCED and AES/EBU)  
COMPONENT (selections include BALANCED and AES/EBU)  
SDI (selections include EMBEDDED, BALANCED, AES/EBU)  
DV (selection is EMBEDDED)  
AUDIO IN LEVELS  
TC MODE  
EXT TC (selections include SELECTED INPUT, LTC)  
REC RUN  
REGEN  
FREE RUN  
TC SET  
TC PRESET  
UB PRESET  
TC DELAY (FS-2E only)  
DROP/NON-DROP (sub-menus include DROP, NON-DROP)  
ON SCREEN DIS (sub-menus include ABS, TC, MENU, OFF)  
FF/RW HI RES (sub-menus include ENABLE, DISABLE)  
GPI PORT (sub-menus include DISABLE, PAUSE/UNPAUSE, INDEX/NEW  
FILE, REC SNAPSHOT)  
BACKLIGHT (selections include ON, OFF, AUTO OFF)  
STOP OUTPUT (selections include GRAY, NO OUTPUT, CLIP PREVIEW,  
CUSTOM)  
AUDIO CORRECT (selections include OFF, MEDIUM, HIGH)  
PREFERENCES (selections include SAVE, RESTORE)  
FOLDER PREF (selections include SCENE MARK and AUTO MARK)  
ANALOG OUT (selections include COMPOSITE, COMPONENT)  
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NETWORK SETUP  
IP SETTINGS (selections include DHCP, CUSTOM IP)  
USER/PASSWORD  
VIEW IP INFO  
SERVICES (selections include FTP [ENABLE/DISABLE], TELNET  
[ENABLE/DISABLE], WEB [ENABLE/DISABLE])  
GENLOCK (selections include SOURCE [REF VIDEO/FREERUN], SC PHASE,  
H PHASE)  
VIDEO OUT ADJ  
COMPOSITE Y/C (selections include HUE, SATURATION, BRIGHT-  
NESS, CONTRAST, BLACKLEVEL, [0/7.5])  
COMPONENT (selections include Y, U, V)  
COMPNT LEVEL  
INPUT (selections include SMPTE, BETA, MII)  
OUTPUT (selections include SMPTE, BETA, MII)  
UTILITIES  
ORGANIZE PINN  
ORGANIZE CLIP  
ORGANIZE OMF  
DELETE CLIP  
FORMAT  
PARTITION  
REPAIR (selections include CHECKDISK, CURRENT CLIP)  
FILE NAME  
FACTORY RESET  
DIAGNOSTIC  
Each of these selections is explained in this chapter.  
To enter the FS-2/2E main menu, press the MENU key or soft key 1 (MENU) while  
in STOP mode. The following menu screen appears:  
RECORD MODE  
CONTROL MODE  
PLAY MODE  
PLAY FROM  
EXIT  
SEL  
2.5.1 Menu Items  
The four line list indicates the currently highlighted menu item. Push soft  
key 3 (under the symbol) to see more selections. To scroll up through the  
menu, press SHIFT + soft key 3.  
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2.5.2 Sub-Menu Available  
The symbol at the end of a line indicates a menu item that has a sub-  
menu available. Press the SEL soft key, to display the sub-menu.  
2.5.3 Soft Keys  
EXIT -- Press EXIT to return to the  
FS-2/2E main menu screen.  
SEL -- Press SEL to select the current menu item. If a sub-menu is  
available, it will open.  
Scroll Arrow -- The or symbol allows you to scroll up or down  
through menu items.  
2.5.4 Record Menu  
The FS-2/2E RECORD MENU allows you to enable different record  
functions.  
Select the mode. by pressing SEL to open the sub menu.  
Press EXIT to exit back to the menu screen.  
Once you select a particular mode in the Record Mode menu, the FS-2/2E  
remains in that mode until a different mode is selected.  
Available items in the RECORD MENU are:  
NORMAL REC  
RETRO DISK  
RETRO CACHE  
LOOP RECORD  
STILL  
TIME LAPSE  
No Space Left Message  
When an inserted or attached HDD is nearly full, in some record sessions,  
the HDD time remaining may display 001min remaining. If you press  
RECORD, the FS-2/2E sometimes displays NO SPACE LEFT. Focus  
Enhancements advises that when a disk drive is close to being full, you  
make sure other disk drives are readily available in order to avoid lost  
footage  
2.5.4.1  
Normal Record  
This is the standard and default record mode. When you press  
REC, the FS-2/2E begins standard recording. Press the REC once  
to put the FS-2/2E into REC PAUSE mode. Press it again to put the  
FS-2/2E into RECORD mode.  
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Press STOP once to pause your recording. To stop the recording  
session entirely, press STOP once again. Use the REC button to  
restart the recording.  
2.5.4.2  
Retro Disk  
RETRO DISK  
HDD AVAIL:  
183 Min  
RETRO TIME:  
15 Min  
EXIT  
RETRO DISK Record constantly buffers video in a loop to a  
determined amount of space on the hard-disk drive so that when  
record is triggered, a retro time period can be added to the  
beginning of any clip. You can select the RETRO DISK value to  
close the available disk drive space.  
1. Set RETRO TIME by pressing the and buttons. Time is  
selectable in one minute increments.  
2. Hold the button for more than 3 seconds to allow numbers to  
increase by 10 times.  
3. Press EXIT to return to the RECORD.  
Press the REC key when in RETRO DISK mode to put the FS-2/2E  
into a RETRO DISK state (the FS-2/2E's REC button flashes as if in  
REC-PAUSE state). The FS-2/2E is actually recording in this state,  
but until you press the REC key a second time, the video records  
over itself in a continuous loop. RETRO DISK always keeps at  
least the selected amount of time in a series of one minute clips.  
For instance, if you set the RETRO DISK value to 3 minutes, the  
FS-2 always has 3 minutes (made up of three, one (1) minute clips)  
of video saved to disk. As the recording goes past the 3 minute  
point, a fourth clip is created. Once that clip reaches one minute,  
the oldest of the previous 3 clips is deleted. Another fourth clip is  
then created.  
If you select a RETRO session that is 60 minutes or greater, instead  
of one minute clips, the FS-2/2E creates 9 minute, 13 second clips  
(2GB clips on disk). The functionality of RETRO DISK remains the  
same. The larger file size prevents the FS-2/2E from reaching its  
999 track limitation for very long RETRO records.  
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Due to larger files sizes, the maximum amount of drive space  
available is decreased to accommodate the last recording in a  
session. For instance, if you have 90 minutes of disk space  
remaining, after you set RETRO record to less than 60 minutes,  
the available space changes to 88 minutes of available disk space.  
If you set RETRO time to 88 minutes, the recording will be made  
up of about nine and a half 9 minute, 13 second clips. There must  
be space available in this situation in order to record the final clip  
which eventually will write over clip 1. This ensures that at any  
given time, at least 88 minutes of video exists after a complete  
RETRO DISK record loop.  
Minimum Disk Space Requirements  
The FS-2/2E must always have at least one minute of disk space (under  
60 minutes) or 9 minutes, 13 seconds of disk space (when the RETRO  
DISK value is set to greater than 60 minutes) remaining in addition to the  
RETRO DISK value, in order to function correctly. For instance, it is not  
possible to set a RETRO DISK value of one minute if only one minute of  
disk space remains.  
Once RETRO DISK time is set, you can exit the Menus and return  
to the Main Screen. An L appears next to the record symbol on the  
FS-2/2E's display. Press the REC key once to put the FS-2/2E  
immediately into RETRO DISK RECORD. Clips are being recorded  
to disk for X number of minutes in one or nine minute increments  
(each as a separate track).  
The REC button flashes (as when the unit is in pause). When you  
press the REC key, the FS-2/2E leaves RETRO DISK mode and  
goes into standard record.  
All one minute tracks in the recorded loop sequence appear and  
are saved as their own tracks on disk (for example, 1-001, 1-002, 1-  
003, and so on) except for the recording that was in progress,  
which takes on the characteristics of a standard track. At this  
stage, the FS-2/2E is in standard record mode and the L on the  
display disappears. No frames are lost across tracks during the  
record session.  
Once paused, the unit returns to RETRO DISK record mode (the L  
reappears in the LCD and viewfinder) for further RETRO  
recordings or until it is disabled in the RETRO DISK screen.  
RETRO DISK can be used in LOCAL and SYNCRO SLAVE record  
control modes.  
WARNING: Make certain that the FS-2/2E is in STOP mode  
before removing the disk drive from the system.  
Do Not Attempt to Remove the drive when the FS-2/2E is in  
REC or REC-PAUSE mode.  
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2.5.4.3  
Retro Cache  
RETRO CACHE  
CACHE: 10 sec  
EXIT  
RETRO CACHE Record constantly caches your video in a loop up  
to a 10 second data buffer. In this way, when the record is begun, a  
retro time period is added to the beginning of any clip.  
Pressing the REC key when in RETRO CACHE mode puts the FS-  
2/2E into a RETRO CACHE state (the tally light on the FS-2/2E  
flashes as if in PAUSE state). The FS-2/2E is actually recording in  
this state, but until you press the REC key a second time, the video  
records over itself in a continuous loop. It is much the same as  
RETRO DISK recording, except that it utilizes a data buffer  
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. Once a RETRO CACHE  
value is set, pressing the REC key once puts the FS-2/2E  
immediately into RETRO CACHE Record. A C now appears next to  
the record symbol on the FS-2/2E's display.  
Video is being recorded to the FS-2/2E cache. The REC button  
flashes (as if the unit is in pause). When you press the REC key,  
the FS-2/2E exits the RETRO CACHE Record mode and goes into  
standard record (the C on the display disappears).  
Any clip recorded in this mode has the contents of the cache  
added to the beginning of the clip.  
Once paused, the unit returns to the RETRO CACHE record mode  
again (the C reappears in the LCD) for further RETRO CACHE  
recordings or until it is disabled in the RETRO CACHE by setting  
the RETRO CACHE time to zero seconds.  
RETRO CACHE record can be used in LOCAL and SYNCRO  
SLAVE record control modes.  
2.5.4.4  
Loop Record  
When LOOP RECORD is selected after recording has begun,  
video is recorded to available disk space. Clips are recorded to  
disk continuously in one-minute clips (up to 60 minutes), or 9  
minute clips (for loops over 60 minutes, 2GB files).  
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When the disk capacity’s record time is reached, an additional  
one-minute (or 2GB) segment is created. After this clip is  
complete, the oldest one-minute clip (or 2GB segment) is recorded  
over, followed by each sequential oldest clip.  
When you press STOP during a record session, recording stops  
and clips in the current LOOP RECORD session are saved to disk.  
They are also saved in a single folder.  
Loop Record Only Works with One Disk Drive.  
Still  
2.5.4.5  
When you select STILL when REC has begun, a single frame is  
grabbed.  
You can grab a still quickly by pressing SHIFT and REC on the  
front panel when you are in any record mode.  
Use STILL with LOCAL and SYNCRO SLAVE record control  
modes. If STILL is the record mode when power is cut to the unit  
or it is turned off, and then rebooted, the FS-2/2E goes to  
NORMAL REC mode.  
2.5.4.6  
Time Lapse  
TIME LAPSE  
00:00:00:00  
|& ꢀꢀ|  
MOVES CURSOR  
EXIT  
You can select an interval of up to twenty-four hours. The interval  
is the period of time between the FS-2/2E capture of a single  
frame of video (a value of 00:00:00:00 means no frames will be  
recorded).  
1. Set REC INTERVAL by pressing the TIME and buttons.  
Select the time in frames (up to 30 for NTSC or 25 for PAL),  
then seconds (up to 59), then minutes up to 59, then hours up  
to 23.  
2. Use |and ꢀꢀ| keys to scroll between values.  
3. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.  
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2.5.5 Control Mode Menu  
LOCAL  
REMOTE  
AV/C  
SYNCRO SLAVE  
EXIT  
SEL  
1. Select the Control mode. The highlighted mode is the current mode  
after exit.  
2. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.  
Control Mode has the following functions:  
LOCAL  
REMOTE  
AV/C  
SYNCRO SLAVE  
2.5.5.1  
Local  
NORMAL  
INDEX AT TC  
INDEX AT SCENE  
EXIT  
Select these options to control the FS-2/2E from the front panel  
buttons only. You can also control the FS-2/2E with the optional  
wired remote control unit (ACSS-0019-01). This can be purchased  
at the Focus Enhancements online store,  
https://www.focusinfo.com/webstore/webstore.asp.  
This sub-menu contains the following selections:  
Normal Mode - default - In this mode, recordings are  
captured to a single base file until STOP is triggered, or the  
nine minute file size limit is reached.  
Index at TC - In this mode, recordings are continuous until a  
break in the incoming timecode stream is detected, or the  
nine minute file size limit is reached. At that time, a new file  
is automatically created. No frames are lost during the  
transition to a new clip.  
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Index at Scene - In this mode, recordings are continuous  
until a scene break is detected in the incoming video stream,  
or the nine minute file size limit is reached. At that time, a  
new file is automatically created within one second of the  
scene change. No frames are lost during the transition to a  
new clip..  
The Index at Scene option watches the DV stream for an index  
marker that is recorded to tape when a new scene, or record  
session starts. It depends upon the camcorder when this index is  
recorded to tape. Some camcorders record the index at every  
scene, or when the camera is placed in and out of record pause.  
Other cameras, only record the index marker at the beginning of  
every record session; in other words, the camera needs to be  
placed into STOP or powered-off between indices. Refer to your  
camcorder's manual for more information.  
2.5.5.2  
Remote  
Select this function to control the FS-2/2E by an external device  
through the RS-422 port. The FS-2/2E takes on the characteristics  
of a VTR as setup in the RS422 menu screen in the SETUP menu.  
You cannot use the FS-2/2E front panel controls in this mode.  
The FS-2/2E has a menu item that allows the FS-2/2E to appear to  
external controllers as a Sony BVW-75 BetaSP VTR when in  
Remote RS422 mode. It also has a generic RS422 mode.  
In remote, you can also slave an FS-2/2E to another device (such  
as a Betacam or other non-DV deck) using the RS422 port.  
FS-2/2E Does Not Support All BVW-75 Control Functions  
This mode is only for greater compatibility with existing control systems.  
Refer to Supported RS-422 Commands on page 116 for a listing of  
RS422 supported commands.  
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2.5.5.3  
AV/C  
NORMAL  
INDEX AT TC  
INDEX AT SCENE  
EXIT  
Use these settings in PLAYBACK and other situations where the  
FS-2/2E is controlled by an external FireWire device (such as a DV  
NLE system).  
There three options in this sub-menu:  
Normal Mode - default - In this mode, recordings are  
captured to a single base file until STOP is triggered, or the  
nine minute file size limit is reached.  
Index at TC - In this mode, recordings are continuous until a  
break in the incoming timecode stream is detected, or the  
nine minute file size limit is reached. At that time, a new file  
is automatically created. No frames are lost during the  
transition to a new clip.  
Index at Scene - In this mode, recordings are continuous  
until a scene break is detected in the incoming video stream,  
or the nine minute file size limit is reached. At that time, a  
new file is automatically created within one second of the  
scene change. No frames are lost during the transition to a  
new clip. Refer to the note under Local mode regarding  
index markers.  
AV/C does not function completely with all NLE systems.  
Contact Focus Enhancements technical support for more information.  
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2.5.5.4  
Syncro Slave  
NEW FILE  
SAME FILE  
EXIT  
The FS-2E and the FS-2 (with the 2.0 upgrade), has two settings in  
Syncro Slave:  
NEW FILE - default - This setting, and the FS-2E is triggered  
to stop recording from the camcorder, the current file is  
closed and a new file is opened ready for the next recording.  
SAME FILE - This option appends the new recording onto the  
same file. This significantly cuts down on the number of files  
created and is ideal for many applications.  
In SYNCRO SLAVE mode, a camcorder and the FS-2/2E share the  
same record function and the FS-2/2E is slaved to the camcorder.  
Once it is set and you exit the CONTROL menu, they return to the  
default menu screen. The FS-2/2E also immediately enters REC  
PAUSE mode and a Y appears next to the record symbol on the FS-  
2/2E interface.  
All recording is controlled by the camcorder exclusively. Every  
time you press the camcorder’s REC button, the FS-2/2E goes into  
the selected RECORD mode. Each time you start recording on  
your camcorder, a new track is created on disk.  
When used with RETRO DISK or RETRO CACHE functions, as  
soon as SYNCRO SLAVE is set, the camcorder begins filling up the  
selected retro record buffer. Press the REC button on the  
camcorder and the contents of the retro buffer are appended to the  
start of your clip.  
The FS-2/2E buttons (other than MENU) are locked out when in  
this mode. It is also not possible to use the optional FS-2/2E  
remote control units. You must exit SYNCRO SLAVE by entering  
the CONTROL menu by pressing the MENU button when on the  
FS-2/2E main menu. If the camcorder is set to VTR mode, the FS-  
2/2E’s control panel becomes active in order to allow playback.  
If a tape ends while using SYNCRO SLAVE mode, the FS-2/2E  
continues to record.  
At this point, to stop a recording, push the FS-2/2E STOP button  
twice.  
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2.5.6 Play Mode Menu  
PLAY CLIP  
LOOP CLIP  
LOOP ALL  
PLAY ALL  
EXIT  
1. Select the mode. The highlighted mode is the current mode after exit.  
2. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen. The default mode is PLAY  
CLIP.  
2.5.6.1  
Play Clip  
For this function, the FS-2/2E plays the selected clip from start to  
finish when you press the PLAY button. At the end of the selected  
clip, the FS-2/2E pauses.  
2.5.6.2  
Loop Clip  
For this function, the FS-2/2E plays the selected clip from start to  
finish. Immediately after completing the clip, the FS-2/2E begins  
playing the clip again without a pause. It plays this clip until  
stopped.  
2.5.6.3  
2.5.6.4  
Loop All  
For this function, the FS-2/2E plays the entire contents of the disk  
(all clips) in order from start to finish. At the end of the last clip,  
the FS-2/2E begins to play from the beginning of the first clip  
again without a pause. It plays these clips until stopped.  
Play All  
For this function, the FS-2/2E plays the entire contents of the disk  
(all clips) in order from start to finish. At the end of the last clip,  
the FS-2/2E pauses.  
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2.5.7 Play From Mode Menu  
TRACK LIST  
PLAY LIST  
FOLDER LIST  
EXIT  
This selection allows you to select the playback list used in play mode.  
There are three options available.  
1. Select the mode. The highlighted mode is the current mode after exit.  
2. Press SEL for the highlighted menu item to open the sub-menu. When  
you exit the menu, the last menu item is the current mode.  
3. Scroll from value to value using the FORWARD and BACK INDEX  
buttons.  
4. Press and to scroll through digits in the value.  
5. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.  
2.5.7.1  
Track List  
When you select this setting, all clips on attached disk drives are  
played back sequentially based on the order of their base file  
name regardless of whether they have been marked in the  
KEEPER or SCENE MARKING folders. If Track List is selected, all  
PLAY MODES relate to all clips on the connected disk drives.  
2.5.7.2  
2.5.7.3  
Play List  
This selection plays the items in the current playlist.  
Folder List  
When you select this setting, you can play back clips only from a  
selected folder. The highlighted folder is the selected folder after  
exiting. When selecting FOLDER, all PLAY modes relate only to  
clips in the selected folder.  
When the FS-2/2E PLAY menu is set to TRACKLIST the name of  
the current folder appears without brackets on the LCD display  
(for example, 2 SCENE 2).  
When the PLAY FROM menu is set to FOLDERS, the name of the  
current folder appears in brackets on the LCD display (for  
example, 2 <SCENE 2>).  
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2.5.8 Playlist Menu  
OPEN  
SAVE  
NEW  
EDIT  
EXIT  
The Playlist menu options are:  
SEL  
OPEN  
SAVE  
NEW  
EDIT  
VIEW  
DELETE  
The FS-2/2E playlist feature allows you to playback clips in a custom, user-  
defined order.  
Playlists are created using the FS-2/2E front panel. You can mark in and out  
play points on clips. Multiple playlists can be opened, saved and edited at  
any time. Use the PLAY FROM menu to select the playlist to playback. Use  
the PLAYLIST menu selection to modify, open or save playlists.  
Playlists can be named with an 8 character/number name (such as 04-05-04  
or PROMO2).  
A playlist can consist of multiple sequences with whole or portions of  
recorded clips. Each sequence gets a number in the playlist starting with  
001. The corresponding track number of the clip sequence is also displayed  
(for example, 1-005 is a sequence from track five on volume 1).  
Select the mode from the list.  
1. Press SEL when highlighting a menu item to open the sub-menu.  
When you exit the menu, the last menu item is the current mode.  
2. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen. These settings are saved on  
power down.  
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2.5.8.1  
Open  
Open allows you to open a playlist on disk. Do this as follows:  
1. In the PLAYLIST menu, select the OPEN option.  
A display similar to the following appears.  
03-20-20  
06-20-20  
03-25-20  
03-30-20  
EXIT  
SEL  
2. Once the sub menu is opened, select the desired playlist  
from the list. A screen similar to the following appears.  
PLAY LIST  
OPENED  
03-20-20  
EXIT  
PLAY  
VIEW  
3. Once selected, you can VIEW or PLAY the playlist.  
If you select the PLAY option, EXIT to the main display and  
press PLAY. The PLAYLIST button lights and playback will  
be from the selected Playlist only.  
You can also play from a playlist using the PLAY FROM >  
PLAYLIST menu.  
Only one playlist can be opened at a time.  
Save Changes Before Opening Another Playlist  
If you open a playlist without saving changes to a playlist using the SAVE  
menu option, the changes are lost.  
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2.5.8.2  
Save  
When a playlist has been created or modified, use the SAVE  
option to write it to disk.  
If you modify a playlist, upon exiting, the SAVE function  
automatically appears.  
If you have made modifications and wish to save them as a new  
playlist, modify the file name prior to saving it.  
SAVE PLAYLIST?  
02-20-20  
NEXT  
Select NEXT and a display similar to the following appears.  
CONTINUE SAVE?  
02-20-20  
BACK  
NO  
YES  
Select YES or NO.  
2.5.8.3  
2.5.8.4  
New  
Even if a playlist is open, you can begin creating a new one. If you  
create a new playlist without saving changes using the SAVE  
menu option, the changes are lost.  
Edit  
The edit menu allows you to modify an existing playlist.  
The selected playlist must be opened in order to edit. EDIT allows  
you to REMOVE, INSERT or MOVE clips within a playlist.  
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2.5.8.4.1  
REMOVE a Clip  
To remove a clip, use the following steps:  
1. Select EDIT from the PLAYLIST menu and then  
REMOVE CLIP. You are given a list of clips in the  
open playlist. (If no clips are in the playlist, the  
message PLAYLIST EMPTY appears.)  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
1-001  
1-004  
1-001  
1-003  
NEXT  
2. Select the clip you wish to remove and then press  
NEXT.  
DELETE ITEM?  
HDD:  
01  
CLIP:  
00:00:01:23  
00:00:02:00  
0001  
1-003  
EXIT  
NO  
YES  
3. You will be asked again if you are sure you want  
to delete the item from the playlist.  
2.5.8.4.2  
INSERT a Clip  
The INSERT CLIP option allows you to insert a clip in  
an existing playlist. A playlist must be opened and  
you must have marked in and out points for the clip  
you would like to insert before continuing.  
1. From the PLAYLIST menu, select EDIT > INSERT  
CLIP. The selected clip number and its details will  
be listed.  
2. Press NEXT.  
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3. Select between inserting at the BEGIN, END or  
CUSTOM (user-specified) part of playlist. Once  
you have selected your choice, the updated  
playlist is displayed.  
INSERT ITEM  
IN CLIP 1-001  
OUT CLIP 1-001  
1 00:00:01:23  
0 00:00:02:00  
EXIT  
NEXT  
2.5.8.4.3  
MOVE a Clip  
The MOVE CLIP option allows you to move a clip  
within an existing playlist. To move a clip, use the  
following steps:  
1. Select MOVE CLIP from the PLAYLIST > EDIT  
menu.  
2. Once selected, scroll to the clip you wish to move.  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
1-001  
1-004  
1-001  
1-003  
EXIT  
NEXT  
3. Press NEXT. The clip information displays.  
CLIP INFO  
HDD:  
01  
CLIP:  
0001  
00:00:01:23  
00:00:02:00  
EXIT  
BACK  
NEXT  
4. Select NEXT. You can move the clip to the BEGIN,  
END or CUSTOM (user-specified) part of the  
playlist.  
5. Press NEXT. The updated playlist is displayed.  
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2.5.8.5  
View  
The VIEW option allows you to view the track information of an  
OPEN playlist. A playlist must be opened in order to view.  
1. Select VIEW from the PLAYLIST > EDIT menu.  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
1-001  
1-004  
1-001  
1-003  
NEXT  
2. Scroll to the desired clip, then select NEXT. The clip  
information is displayed.  
CLIP INFO  
HDD:  
01  
CLIP:  
0001  
00:00:01:23  
00:00:02:00  
EXIT  
BACK  
NEXT  
2.5.8.6  
Delete List  
The DELETE LIST option allows you to delete an entire playlist.  
1. Select DELETE LIST from the PLAYLIST menu. All the  
playlists on disk are displayed.  
03-20-20  
06-20-20  
03-25-20  
03-30-20  
EXIT  
SEL  
2. Select the playlist you wish to delete and press SEL. You are  
asked to confirm the request: DELETE PLAYLIST XX-XX-XX?  
3. Press YES to complete the deletion.  
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2.5.9 HDD Bypass  
GO TO HDD  
BYPASS?  
EXIT  
NO  
YES  
HDD Bypass mode allows the connected FireWire hard drives to be  
mounted or dismounted to a computer without removing them from the  
FS-2E.  
Attach FireWire Cable Before Enabling HDD Bypass  
Before enabling HDD Bypass, attach a FireWire cable to the computer and HDD  
I/O port on the rear panel of the FS-2E. For more details, see Connecting the FS-  
In this mode, the computer connects to the “HDD  
I/O” port on the FS-2/2E Rear Connector Panel.  
1. To Exit this mode, press the EXIT key.  
2. Be sure to properly dismount the FireWire drive from the computer  
system before exiting HDD Bypass mode on the FS-2/2E.  
2.5.10 Internal HDD  
The internal HDD function allows you to remove the front mounted IDE  
drive from FS-2/2E without first having to power the unit down.  
1. Select INTERNAL HDD by pressing the SEL button.  
2. Answer YES to question, Remove Internal HDD?  
To abort, select EXIT.  
3. Remove the disk drive from the FS-2/2E when prompted. To remove  
the hard drive, push the latch on the front right of the drive to the  
right. The drive handle pops out from the face of the drive. Then  
carefully pull the drive out from the drive bay. Press EXIT to complete  
the process.  
To reinsert the drive, slide it back into the drive bay and press the handle  
back into place until you hear a click. The drive will be recognized by the  
FS-2/2E after about a minute.  
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2.5.11 Record Format Menu  
RAW DV  
AVI TYPE1  
AVI TYPE2  
CANOPUS AVI  
MATROX AVI  
QUICKTIME  
EXIT  
The RECORD FORMAT menu allows selection of particular DTE  
Technology native NLE file formats prior to recording. All files are in the  
DV25 standard.  
The FS-2E supports the RAW DV formats:  
AVI TYPE1  
AVI TYPE2  
CANOPUS AVI  
MATROX AVI  
QUICKTIME  
AVID OMF  
PINNACLE  
24P AVI TYPE2*  
24P QUICKTIME*  
* NTSC only.  
1. Select a format to activate it. The highlighted format is the current  
format after exit.  
2. Use to scroll through the selections.  
3. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.  
When recording in AVID OMF or PINNACLE AVI format, you must first do an  
Organize PINN or Organize OMF before using clips in an NLE. Refer to  
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2.5.12 Setup Menu  
SET DATE&TIME  
OS VERSION #  
OS UPGRADE  
PAL/NTSC  
EXIT  
SEL  
The SETUP menu allows you to set various functions of the FS-2/2E.  
Select the menu item.  
Press SEL to open the sub menu (where applicable).  
Use to scroll through the selections.  
Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.  
The SETUP menu contains the following selections:  
SET DATE&TIME  
OS VERSION #  
OS UPGRADE  
PAL/NTSC  
RS422 REMOTE  
AUDIO INPUT  
AUDIO IN LEVEL  
TC MODE  
TC SET  
ON SCREEN DIS  
FF/RW HI RES  
GPI PORT  
BACKLIGHT  
STOP OUTPUT  
AUDIO CORRECT  
PREFERENCES  
FOLDER PREF  
ANALOG OUT  
NETWORK SETUP  
GENLOCK  
VIDEO OUT ADJ  
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2.5.12.1 Set Date & Time  
This selection provides a way to set date and time for file naming  
purposes. Date and Time are set in different menus.  
1. Select the menu item.  
SET DATE  
SET TIME  
EXIT  
SEL  
2. Press SEL to open one of the following sub menus.  
SYSTEM DATE  
10/01/07  
MM/DD/YY  
|& ꢀꢀ|  
MOVES CURSOR  
EXIT  
SYSTEM TIME  
17:20:12  
Hh:Mm:Ss  
|& ꢀꢀ|  
MOVES CURSOR  
EXIT  
3. Move from field to field using the FORWARD and BACK  
INDEX Buttons.  
4. Press and to scroll through digits in the value.  
5. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen. Regardless of the  
display, the file name always remains as follows:  
YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS.xxx  
(Year-Month-Date-Hour-Minute-Second).  
The date and time form the basis of the FS-2/2E file naming  
structure for use of clips on a computer.  
On the FS-2/2E, files are identified by TRACK and VOLUME  
(disk drive) number on the LCD. For instance, a file on the FS-2/  
2E LCD identified as 1-043 is clip number 43 on Volume (disk) 1.  
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On a computer, files are identified by their base file name made  
up of DATE and TIME. For instance, a clip named 20050615-  
210943-01.mov is a clip that began recording at 9:09:43PM on June  
15th. 2005.  
DATE/TIME is used when creating file names only. The FS-2/2E does  
not record this information into the stream. The FS-2/2E records the date  
and time which is in the DV stream sent from the input source.  
2.5.12.2 OS Version #  
OS VERSION  
2.0.2.01100606  
EXIT  
This selection displays the current FS-2/2E Operating System  
(OS) Firmware version.  
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2.5.12.3 OS Upgrade  
To upgrade operating system (OS) software, you must download  
a new .bin file to a FireWire drive on your computer. The latest  
version of FS-2/2E software can be downloaded from http://  
www.focusinfo.com/support.  
There are three methods for installing new FS-2/2E software:  
Via the Web Interface, see Updating FS-2E Software via FTP  
Directly onto the FS-2/2E internal drive, see the following  
procedure.  
From an external FireWire drive, see the following  
procedure.  
To begin:  
1. Download software from the Focus Website to your local  
computer.  
2. Unzip file using WinZip (Windows) or Stuffit (Macintosh)  
on a computer system with a FireWire (IEEE-1394)  
connection.  
3. Rename the unzipped file, XXXX.bin, to fs2.bin.  
2.5.12.3.1 Copy Software to FS-2/2E Internal Drive  
To install new OS software onto the internal drive of  
the FS-2/2E, do the following:  
1. Using a FireWire cable, connect the computer and  
FS-2/2E through the FS-2/2E port labeled, To  
HDD.  
2. Copy the fs2.bin file to the internal drive of the  
FS-2/2E.  
3. Enter the FS-2/2E menu and select SETUP.  
4. From the SETUP menu, select OS UPGRADE.  
The following screen appears:  
UPGRADE  
SYSTEM  
FIRMWARE?  
EXIT  
NO  
YES  
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5. Select YES.  
The following warning appears:  
UPGRADE WILL  
ERASE CURRENT  
OS!!  
CONTINUE?  
EXIT  
YES  
NO  
6. Select YES to begin the OS upgrade.  
7. A message appears indicating the upgrade has  
begun.  
8. After upgrade is complete, power cycle the FS-2/  
2E, to reboot the system. The new software is now  
loaded and ready to use.  
OS UPGRADE ERROR  
If the FS-2/2E cannot find the .bin the LCD screen  
displays the message OS UPGRADE ERROR.  
Check the connections between the computer and  
the FS-2/2E and the upgrade file’s file name.  
2.5.12.3.2  
Load Software from External Drive  
Use this procedure to load new OS software into the  
FS-2/2E without copying it to the internal drive.  
1. Power OFF the FS-2/2E.  
2. Remove the drive from the FS-2/2E.  
3. Connect the external FireWire drive with the new  
OS software to the FS-2/2E via its To HDD 1394  
connector.  
4. Power ON the FS-2/2E.  
5. Follow steps 3 through 7 from the previous  
instruction, Copy Software to FS-2/2E Internal  
Drive.  
6. Power OFF the FS-2/2E, disconnect the external  
FireWire drive and re-install the FS-2/2E internal  
drive.  
7. Power ON the FS-2/2E.  
This reboots the system and loads the software. It  
is now ready for use.  
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2.5.12.4 Restoring the Factory Default Operating System  
To restore the factory default Operating System hold down the  
Left and Middle soft keys located under the LCD during boot up.  
2.5.12.5 PAL/NTSC  
NTSC  
PAL  
EXIT  
Use this screen to select the record standard as either PAL or  
NTSC. The highlighted selection is the current one after exit. The  
FS-2/2E uses this video standard for both playback and record.  
Do Not Combine PAL and NTSC Clips on the Same Drive.  
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2.5.12.6 RS422 Remote  
This submenu allows you to setup the FS-2/2E for remote  
operation using the RS422 control port.  
For easy integration with existing control systems, you can make  
the FS-2/2E look like either a Sony BVW-75 Betacam SP deck or a  
generic recorder. Using the TC SOURCE submenu, you can also  
select the timecode source for FS-2/2E control. Options are ABS,  
DV and COUNTER.  
TYPE  
TC SOURCE  
EXIT  
SEL  
You can set the FS-2/2E to two different remote modes:  
BVW-75 – The FS-2/2E appears as and is identified as a Sony  
BVW-75 BetaSP deck to the remote control device.  
FS-2/2E Does Not Support All BVW-75 Control Functions  
Some BVW-75 control functions are not available on the FS-2/2E.  
The FS-2/2E mainly responds to commands such as PLAY, STOP,  
REWIND, REC, FF, and so on. Commands such as Insert, Edit,  
and other specialty commands are not possible.  
information on supported commands.  
Generic - The FS-2/2E appears as and is identified as a  
generic device to the remote controller.  
After setting up the FS-2/2E’s RS422 to control using an external  
RS422 device:  
Press the REMOTE button on the front panel or select  
REMOTE from the Control Mode menu.  
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2.5.12.7 Audio Input  
COMPOSITE  
Y/C  
COMPONENT  
SDI  
EXIT  
SEL  
In this submenu, you can change the default audio input linked to  
a particular video input.  
Select the mode to activate it.  
1. Press SEL for the highlighted menu item to open the sub-  
menu. In the sub-menu, the currently highlighted mode is  
the current mode after exit.  
2. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen. These settings are  
saved on power down.  
Each video input and its available audio inputs are listed below:  
Composite  
Analog Balanced Audio (default)  
AES/EBU Digital Audio  
Y/C (S-Video)  
Analog Balanced Audio (default)  
AES/EBU Digital Audio  
Component  
Analog Balanced Audio (default)  
AES/EBU Digital Audio  
SDI  
Embedded (default)  
Analog Balanced Audio  
AES/EBU Digital Audio  
DV  
Embedded (default)  
The FS-2E provides the option to select channels 1 and 2 or  
3 and 4 of the embedded audio of the SDI input stream. This  
is an FS-2E feature only.  
There is a SETUP > AUDIO INPUT > SDI > EMBEDDED  
submenu that provides the following options:  
CHAN 1 and 2  
CHAN 3 and 4  
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2.5.12.8 Audio In Levels  
0.0dB  
|--------------X------------|  
EXIT  
This menu item allows you to set the audio input levels for FS-2/  
2E.  
Adjust the audio level between -34.5dB and +4.5dB in 1.5dB  
increments.  
2.5.12.9 TC Mode  
EXT TC  
REC RUN  
REGEN  
FREE RUN  
EXIT  
SEL  
This submenu allows you to select different timecode options for  
use when the FS-2/2E is recording.  
Select the mode.  
1. Press SEL to open the sub-menu. When you exit the menu,  
the highlighted menu item is the current mode.  
2. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen. These settings are  
saved on power down.  
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This submenu contains the following selections:  
EXT TC - Whatever the incoming timecode, the FS-2/2E  
records it. You can select between SELECTED INPUT and LTC.  
Select the desired TC source:  
Selected Input  
TC Source  
VITC  
Composite, Component, & Y/C  
SDI  
DV  
LTC  
Embedded DV TC  
Choosing EXT TC mode will clear any stored timecode  
value.  
If the FS-2/2E is set to EXT TC when in SYNCRO SLAVE mode,  
EXT TC stops once the tape in the camcorder ends. Focus  
Enhancements suggests that you use a different TC mode when  
using SYNCRO SLAVE. NOTE: TC Preset cannot be changed  
while in the EXT TC mode.  
REC RUN - In this mode, the FS-2/2E does the following:  
1 Uses the last timecode number recorded + 1 as the  
timecode number for the first frame of the next record-  
ing.  
2 Uses the number entered by a setting in the TC PRE-  
SET menu for the first frame of the next recording.  
The last number used is stored in the memory, so this  
mode persists across recording sessions.  
REGEN - After a disk is mounted (at startup, upon manual  
connect) and after the track list has been constructed, the FS-  
2/2E looks at the last track and looks at the timecode number  
of the last frame in that track. The FS-2/2E stores that  
number for use as the TC value (+ 1) for the first frame of the  
next recording. If the drive is empty, the FS-2/2E uses the TC  
PRESET(+ 1).  
FREE RUN - When you enable FREE RUN mode, the FS-2/2E  
begins counting from the value stored. If you use the TC  
PRESET function, when the number is entered and the TC  
PRESET menu is exited, the FS-2/2E begins counting from  
that value.  
Once a timecode value is set and the FS-2/2E is set to REC RUN or  
FREE RUN timecode settings, the TC preset value becomes the  
starting point for timecode.  
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2.5.12.10 TC Set  
TC PRESET  
UB PRESET  
TC DELAY  
DROP/NON DROP  
EXIT  
SEL  
This menu allows you to set Timecode values for various modes.  
It also allows the selection of drop or non-drop frame (NTSC only)  
settings.  
The FS-2E, or FS-2 (with the 2.0 upgrade), has the added ability to delay  
the recorded timecode relative to the content.  
Once a timecode value is set and the FS-2/2E is set to REC RUN or  
FREE RUN timecode settings, the TC preset value becomes the  
starting point for timecode. Use this menu as follows:  
1. Display this menu item by selecting it.  
2. Press SEL to open the sub menu of choice.  
3. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.  
4. For TC PRESET, scroll from field to field using the  
FORWARD and BACK INDEX buttons.  
5. Press and to scroll through digits in the value.  
6. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.  
2.5.12.10.1 TC Preset  
This selection allows you to set the starting timecode  
value for future recordings.  
TC PRESET  
00:00:00:00  
|& ꢀꢀ|  
MOVES CURSOR  
EXIT  
1. For UB Preset, scroll from field to field using the  
FORWARD and BACK INDEX buttons.  
2. Press and to scroll through the hex digits in  
the value.  
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3. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.  
2.5.12.10.2 UB Preset  
UB PRESET  
00:00:00:00  
|& ꢀꢀ|  
MOVES CURSOR  
EXIT  
You cannot set UB values after selecting EXT TC mode in  
the TC MODE menu.  
2.5.12.10.3 TC Delay (FS-2E only)  
The TC DELAY menu is only available for the FS-2E,  
or FS-2 (with the 2.0 upgrade). This menu allows you  
to delay the recorded timecode up to 29 frames.  
TC DELAY: 00  
1. Use (middle soft key) and (right soft key) to  
adjust the delay value.  
2. Press EXIT when done.  
2.5.12.10.4 Drop/Non Drop  
DROP  
NON-DROP  
EXIT  
For DROP and NON-DROP, select the mode. The  
highlighted mode is the current mode after exit.  
This selection is not applicable for PAL use. On the  
FS-2/2E display, DROP is identified by a semicolon (;)  
and NON-DROP by a colon (:).  
1. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.  
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2.5.12.11 On Screen Display  
ABS  
TC  
MENU  
OFF  
EXIT  
This selection allows you to turn on or off the on-screen display  
on FS-2/2E's Monitor Output. The highlighted item is saved after  
exit.  
When you select ABS, the absolute timecode value, or amount of  
time recorded to the disk, appears on the bottom center of the  
monitor output.  
When you select TC, the TC (Counter) timecode value appears on  
the bottom center of the monitor output.  
When you select MENU, the FS-2/2E Menu appears in the top left  
corner of the monitor output.  
1. Press and to scroll though the selections.  
2. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.  
By repeatedly pressing the front panel OSD key, you can cycle between  
these modes.  
2.5.12.12 FF/RW Hi Res  
ENABLE  
DISABLE  
EXIT  
This screen enables or disables the FS-2/2E forward and reverse  
search high resolution mode. When enabled the following search  
speeds are available:  
REVERSE: -30X, -25X, -18X, -15X, -12X, -10X, -8X, -5X, -4X, -  
3X, -2X, -1/30, -1/15, -1/10, -1/6, -1/5, -1/3,-1/2  
FORWARD: +30X, +25X, +18X, +15X, +12X, +10X, +8X, +5X,  
+4X, +3X, +2X, +1/30, +1/15, +1/10, +1/6, +1/5, +1/3, +1/2  
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The highlighted mode is the current mode after exit.  
Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.  
2.5.12.13 GPI Port  
DISABLE  
PAUSE/UNPAUSE  
INDEX / NEW FILE)  
REC SNAPSHOT  
EXIT  
This menu allows you to change the setting of the GPI port.  
The highlighted function is the current setting after exit.  
Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.  
DISABLE - This selection allows you to connect a 3.5mm to  
DB9 cable to the GPI port (CBLA-0113-01) and control the  
FS-2/2E using RS232C from an external device. You can also  
use the FS-2/2E with the optional wired remote control unit  
(ACSS-0019-01). Purchase this item at the Focus  
Enhancements online store:  
https://www.focusinfo.com/webstore/webstore.asp.  
The remaining three selections allow functions to occur from a  
simple contact closure as follows:.  
PAUSE/UNPAUSE -This selection allows control of pause and  
unpause during a record or playback session.  
INDEX (NEW FILE) - This setting creates a new file during a  
record session without losing any frames.  
REC SNAPSHOT - This setting records a single frame of video  
to a file. Each sequential use of this function captures another  
frame to the same file until stopped.  
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2.5.12.14 Backlight  
ON  
OFF  
AUTO OFF  
EXIT  
This selection enables or disables the FS-2/2E LCD backlight.  
The highlighted state is saved after exit.  
Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.  
The ON setting leaves the LCD backlight on continuously and  
OFF setting turns it off.  
AUTO OFF turns off the backlight after one minute. Press any  
keypad button on the FS-2/2E to turn the LCD backlight back.  
2.5.12.15 Stop Output  
GRAY  
NO OUTPUT  
CLIP PREVIEW  
CUSTOM  
EXIT  
Use this option to select the video displayed while the FS-2/2E is  
in STOP mode. The selected mode is the current state after exit.  
This setting does not effect E-E mode.  
GRAY - A black screen appears.  
NO OUTPUT - A blank screen appears; the DV output is  
turned off during STOP.  
CLIP PREVIEW - The first frame of each clip is generated and  
shows on all outputs after 1 second if you pause on that clip.  
After pressing the Stop button twice, the screen appears  
black. Use either the Forward Index or Reverse Index to show  
the clip preview.  
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CUSTOM - The FS-2/2E looks on disk drive volume 1 for any  
clip named SPLASH.dv and always displays the first frame of  
that clip. You can name any RawDV clip Splash.dv and the  
first frame from that clip appears as the default output in  
STOP mode.  
2.5.12.16 Audio Correct  
OFF  
MEDIUM  
HIGH  
EXIT  
This sub-menu allows you to change the AUDIO CORRECTION  
setting on the FS-2/2E.  
The highlighted state is saved after exiting.  
Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.  
The AUDIO CORRECTION selection is an advanced feature of  
the FS-2/2E. You should use the factory default settings for most  
operations (Factory default is MEDIUM).  
Audio Correction mode allows you to alter the performance of the  
audio error corrector while recording. It is useful when recording  
to the FS-2/2E from tapes containing dropouts. Error correction  
only effects AVI 2, Canopus AVI, Matrox AVI, QuickTime, AVID  
OMF, Pinnacle, 24p QuickTime, and 24p AVI Type 2. It does not  
effect RawDV or AVI 1. The selections are:  
OFF - No audio correction.  
MEDIUM - (default) “Normal” clean tapes played back on a  
camcorder or other VTR with clean heads. When error  
correction occurs, the audio can be muted for brief periods of  
time.  
HIGH - For cases where there are visible picture disturbances  
and likely long audio dropouts (1/2 sec and up).  
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2.5.12.17 Preferences  
PREFERENCES  
SAVE  
RESTORE  
EXIT  
SEL  
This menu allows you to save and restore system preferences.  
When you select SAVE, you are prompted with the message SAVE  
CURRENT PREFERENCES?. Press YES and a file is written to the disk  
drive saving the current user settings.  
When you select RESTORE the FS-2/2E searches for a saved user  
preference on the disk and if found, restores your preferences.  
Preferences are a snapshot of all settings that can be saved on the  
FS-2/2E.  
The following screen appears when the RESTORE completes.  
PREFERENCES  
RESTORED  
PLEASE RESTART  
It is now time to restart the FS-2E.  
The restart requires that the FS-2E to be powered off and then on.  
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2.5.12.18 Folder Pref  
SCENE MARK  
AUTO MARK  
EXIT  
SEL  
The FOLDER PREF menu allows you to determine the folders to  
which your clips are moved when you choose to do a ORGANIZE  
CLIPS from the UTILITIES menu. This menu contains the  
following sections:  
SCENE MARK - default - only marks those clips you explicitly  
mark during record or playback.  
AUTO MARK - marks all recorded clips with the last selected  
FOLDER.  
These features are most easily used in conjunction with the optional  
wired remote control. This can be ordered at the Focus Enhancements  
on-line store: https://www.focusinfo.com/webstore/webstore.asp.  
The part number is ACSS-0019-01.  
2.5.12.19 Analog Out  
COMPOSITE  
COMPONENT  
EXIT  
SEL  
This screen provides two selections: Composite or Component.  
Composite - Use to select the Y output on the rear panel  
providing a composite signal.  
Component - When you select component out, you can also  
select either SMPTE, BETACAM, or MII output levels.  
The selected mode becomes highlighted after you select Exit.  
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2.5.12.20 Network Setup  
IP SETTINGS  
USER/PASSWORD  
VIEW IP INFO  
SERVICES  
EXIT  
SEL  
With NETWORK SETUP, you can connect the  
FS-2/2E to a network. When this is done, you can do FTP file  
transfers to or from the FS-2/2E or control the FS-2/2E using  
Telnet. The FS-2E, or FS-2, with the 2.0 software upgrade also  
allows you to control the FS-2 using your internet browser.  
FOCUS Enhancements is in no way liable for device security  
(Telnet and FTP). Contact your system administrator regarding  
the best security practices.  
2.5.12.20.1 IP SETTINGS  
DHCP  
CUSTOM IP  
EXIT  
SEL  
With the IP settings menu item, you can select either  
DHCP (the network provides the IP address) or a  
CUSTOM IP.  
DHCP - If you select DHCP and then EXIT, the FS-  
2/2E attempts to log onto the network.  
• When DHCP is the default, SEL is not shown.  
• When Custom IP is selected, SEL is displayed.  
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CustomIP - If you select CUSTOM IP, a submenu  
opens to ask you to enter an IP number, Sub Net  
Mask, and Gateway.  
IP  
000.000.  
000.000  
255.255.  
255.000  
000.000.  
000.000  
MSK  
GWY  
EXIT  
NEXT  
SEL  
If you do not have these values, contact your system  
administrator. The default values for the IP address  
are 000.000.000.000, Sub Net Mask 255.255.255.000 and  
Gateway 000.000.000.000.  
To modify the custom IP values use the following  
steps:  
1. Select the item to modify.  
2. Press to select the field to change.  
3. Use the to increase the value (HINT: press the  
SHIFT key on the FS-2/2E front panel plus to  
decrease a value).  
4. Values wrap back to zero once the maximum  
value has been entered.  
5. To modify the next item or set of values, press the  
NEXT key on the FS-2/2E front panel.  
6. Once complete, press the SEL key when EXIT is  
highlighted to exit or the NEXT key to continue to  
modify items.  
Once you exit the menu, the FS-2/2E attempts to  
log into the network and one of two things hap-  
pen:  
If the FS-2/2E successfully logs onto a network, it  
displays NETWORK CONNECT SUCCEEDED.  
If the FS-2/2E is unable to log onto a network, it  
displays NET CONNECT FAILED. CHECK NETWORK  
CABLE.  
7. Press the VERIFY button on the FS-2/2E to take  
you back to the IP Settings menu to verify your  
values.  
8. Press the EXIT button to take you back to the  
SETUP menu.  
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2.5.12.20.2 USER/PASSWORD  
USER:  
PASWD:  
EXIT  
fs2  
focus  
SAVE  
NEXT  
This screen allows you to set a username and  
password for the FS-2/2E. If you are unsure what  
username and password to use, contact your system  
administrator.  
• Username may have up to 4 characters.  
• Password may have up to 6 characters.  
To modify the username and password, use the  
following steps:  
1. Select the item to modify and then press the right  
arrow key to select the field.  
2. Use to increase the value (HINT: press the  
SHIFT key on the FS-2/2E front panel plus to  
decrease a value).  
3. Values loop back to zero once the maximum  
value has been entered.  
4. To modify the next item, press the NEXT key on  
the FS-2/2E front panel. It is only possible to have  
one username and password per unit. The  
maximum number of characters for each is seven.  
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2.5.12.20.3 VIEW IP INFO  
IP  
000.000  
000.00  
255.255  
255.000  
000.000  
000.000  
MSK  
GW  
NEXT  
In cases where DHCP is being used, by selecting VIEW  
IP INFO, you can see the IP address that the network  
has provided the FS-2/2E.  
If the FS-2/2E is not connected to a network or was  
not able to successfully log on, this screen displays  
DHCP DISABLED NOT CONNECTED. Check your  
settings or contact your system administrator for  
further assistance.  
2.5.12.20.4 SERVICES  
FTP  
TELNET  
WEB  
EXIT  
SEL  
The SERVICES menu allows you to enable or disable  
any of these services: FTP, TELNET, or WEB  
connection. With each, it is necessary to enable or  
disable the function within the submenu.  
Once FTP is enabled you can use your web browser or  
ftp utility to transfer files to and from the FS-2/2E.  
With TELNET enabled, you can send commands to  
control the FS-2/2E with a telnet utility.  
With WEB enabled, you can control the FS-2/2E from  
your web browser. Type in the FS-2/2E IP address  
into the address bar of your browser to start using the  
web interface. Only an FS-2E or FS-2 (with the 2.0  
firmware upgrade) has this option available.  
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Web Interface  
Use the web interface to control, change settings, edit  
playlists, and even delete tracks on the FS-2/2E.  
Below is an example of the web interface. For more  
information about the web interface, see FS-2E Web  
Remote Use of HDD Bypass  
System Config Tab  
HDD Bypass  
HDD Bypass allows you to make your content files  
available on the host computer. This permits more  
efficient and flexible transfer of files using your  
available network. Consult your Operating System’s  
instructions on how to network a FireWire drive.  
To set up the FS-2E for HDD Bypass:  
1. Enable HDD Bypass from the System Config tab.  
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2. Connect a host computer to the TO COMPUTER  
port on the back of the FS-2E next to the EtherNet  
port.  
FS-2E Backpanel  
Ethernet  
10/100 Base T  
To Computer  
2.5.12.21 GENLOCK  
The GENLOCK menu allows you to select and adjust the reference  
video source and whether the video out will be locked to the  
reference video input in playback modes.  
SOURCE - Selects the source of the sync pulses used to time  
the output video during playback. Choices are:  
REF VIDEO - the reference video port on FS-2/2E's rear  
panel,  
FREE RUN - reference video is generated internally on  
the FS-2/2E. When this option is selected the menu is  
simplified and only the above selections are in the  
GENLOCK menu.  
SC PHASE - Allows the subcarrier phase to be adjusted  
between +127 and -128. The default value is set at 0.  
Press and hold either or for more than 3 seconds to  
change the value by increments of ten.  
H PHASE - Allows the horizontal phase to be adjusted  
between +127 and -128. The default value is set at 0.  
Press and hold either or for more than 3 seconds to  
change the value by increments of ten.  
Loop-Through or Terminated Output  
If the loop-through jack is not connected, make sure the output is  
terminated using an external 75 ohm terminator.  
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2.5.12.22 Video Out Adj  
The VIDEO OUT ADJ menu options allow you to make  
adjustments to FS-2/2E analog output sources.  
HUE (NTSC composite only) - adjustable between -179 and  
+180  
SATURATION (composite out only)- adjustable between -255  
and +256  
BRIGHTNESS (composite out only) - adjustable between -127  
and +128  
Y (component only) - adjustable between -128 and 128  
U (component only) - adjustable between -255 and 255  
V (component only) - adjustable between -255 and 255  
CONTRAST (composite out only) - adjustable between -127  
and +128  
BLACK LEVEL (NTSC composite only) - Allows the output  
black level to be set to either 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE. 0 IRE is the  
default setting. This menu item is only present when the FS-  
2/2E is set to NTSC mode.  
2.5.12.23 Compnt Level  
This is option is only available in NTSC mode and is not available  
in PAL mode.  
Both the component inputs and outputs offer three video signal  
level standards:  
SMPTE  
BETA  
MII  
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2.5.13 Utilities Menu  
ORGANIZE PINN  
ORGANIZE CLIP  
ORGANIZE OMF  
DELETE CLIP  
EXIT  
SEL  
This menu allows you to access various utilities.  
Select the menu item. Press SEL to open the sub menu (where  
applicable).  
Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.  
This menu contains the following selections:  
ORGANIZE PINN  
ORGANIZE CLIP  
ORGANIZE OMF  
DELETE CLIP  
FORMAT  
PARTITION  
REPAIR  
FILE NAME  
FACTORY RESET  
DIAGNOSTIC  
2.5.13.1 Organize PINN  
Once you have finished a Pinnacle recording session, do the  
following:  
1. From the SETUP menu, select ORGANIZE PINN.  
2. When prompted ORGANIZE PINNACLE CLIPS? Select YES.  
3. You can now remove the disk drive from to begin editing.  
Products such as the Pinnacle AVI file format were created for use  
with products such as Pinnacle Liquid Edition. The Pinnacle AVI  
file format creates three files simultaneously during a recording;  
an AVI video file and two separate WAV audio files labeled as left  
and right. An additional Edition.ale file per recording session is  
also created which contains timecode data. This file must be kept  
with the media. This is shown in the following illustration.  
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Once clips have been imported into Liquid Edition, an Index file is  
created on the disk drive per clip. Do not delete this file since it is  
required to continue work in the particular project. The  
illustration below shows this.  
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2.5.13.2 Organize Clip  
ORGANIZE  
KEEP CLIPS?  
EXIT  
NO  
YES  
This selection 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.  
2.5.13.3 Organize OMF  
ORGANIZE  
AVID OMF CLIP?  
S
EXIT  
NO  
YES  
When files are recorded in the AVID OMF file format, this  
command automatically takes all the OMF and AIF audio files at  
the end of a recording session and places them into a folder on the  
disk drive named “OMFI MediaFiles”. When the disk is  
connected to a computer, this folder is recognized by Avid’s  
Media Tool feature enabling direct import of files into the Avid  
timeline.  
If you have selected files as a KEEPER or they have been SCENE  
MARKED, you cannot use this feature and keep files in their selected  
folders. If you would like to use clips in KEEPER or SCENE MARKED  
folders in Avid, manually create the “OMFI MediaFiles” folder when your  
disk drive is on your computer and drag the desired clips into this folder.  
For more information on using FS-2/2E clips in Avid, refer to  
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2.5.13.4 Delete Clip  
DELETE  
CLIP 1-001?  
BASE:  
210612-165423  
EXIT  
YES  
In the DELETE CLIP X-XXX screen, select between clips by  
pressing the and buttons.  
If you select YES, a message appears indicating that the  
selected clip is being deleted.  
Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.  
Once a clip has been deleted, the FS-2/2E display re-organizes the  
clip number sequence. For instance, if there are three clips on disk  
(1-001, 1-002, 1-003) and you delete clip 1-002, after delete is  
complete, clip 1-003 becomes clip 1-002. Base file names are not  
affected however.  
It is generally not recommended to delete clips, since fragmentation may  
occur.  
2.5.13.5 Format Disk  
FORMAT DISK  
VOLUME 1?  
SIZE  
115 Gig  
540 Min  
FREE  
EXIT  
YES  
NO  
1. Select between volumes by pressing the ꢀꢀl and lꢁꢁ  
buttons.  
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2. Select the volume and press YES, the following screen  
appears:  
FORMAT WILL  
ERASE ALL DATA!!  
CONTINUE FORMAT  
VOL. 1  
NO  
EXIT  
YES  
3. When you select YES, a message indicating the formatting  
appears.  
4. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.  
2.5.13.6 Partition  
Select Drive  
SIZE  
Disk  
FREE  
115 Gib  
1
524 Min  
EXIT  
YES  
NO  
1. Go to Utilities and select Partition.  
2. The display shown above appears.  
3. Press Select.  
The following display appears.  
Confirm Drive  
Disk  
1
FREE  
536 Min  
Good Partition  
EXIT  
YES  
NO  
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4. Press Yes.  
The following message appears.  
PARTITIONING VOLUME  
Select Partition to partition a connected disk drive. When an  
unknown volume type (HDD) is connected to the FS-2/2E, the  
Partition process puts a FAT32 format onto the drive. It erases any  
previous partition and data.  
FS-2/2E Does Not Support Multiple Partitions on Drives Less Than  
128GB  
You cannot add multiple partitions an a single drive using the FS-2/2E.  
With drives greater than 128G, the FS-2/2E creates multiple partitions.  
There will be a partition for each 128G of disk space available.  
2.5.13.7 Repair  
CHECK DISK  
CURRENT CLIP  
EXIT  
SEL  
1. Select the desired function.  
2. Press SEL to make a selection.  
3. Press EXIT to return to the menu screen.  
2.5.13.7.1 CHECK DISK  
This selection scans the entire volume for any errors.  
Usually, if a file was corrupted during a recording,  
Check Disk alerts you of this.  
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2.5.13.7.2 CURRENT CLIP  
This selection performs a similar function, but on the  
selected clip only. If an error is found, the  
FS-2/2E prompts you to repair the problem.  
CURRENT CLIP repairs the last file in the current  
session if it has been damaged.  
• Select between volumes by pressing the ꢀꢀ|  
and |buttons. Press EXIT to return to the  
menu screen.  
2.5.13.8 File Name  
CLIP 1-001  
BASE:  
20010612-166523  
EXIT  
This selection displays the base file name of the selected clip.  
2.5.13.9 Factory Reset  
When you select this function, the FS-2/2E reverts all settings and  
values back to its factory default state.  
1. Press YES to start factory reset.  
2. Press EXIT or NO to exit from the menu.  
Warning: Factory Reset is can not be undone!!!  
2.5.13.10 Diagnostic  
DIAG LVL:  
EXIT  
00  
This is a setting used for diagnosing field issues. Do not change it  
unless told to by Focus Enhancements Technical Support.  
Press EXIT to exit from the menu.  
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Chapter 3  
Using the FS-2/2E  
This chapter contains the following procedures:  
How to Make a Recording  
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page 86  
How to Playback  
To perform these procedures use input and output targets as illustrated in the  
following diagram.  
Speakers  
Audio Output  
Playback VTR  
Video Source  
Monitor  
Display Output  
FS-2/2E Rear Panel  
Camcorder  
Video Source  
External VTR  
Record Output  
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3.1 How to Make a Recording  
1. Use the following procedure to make a recording using the FS-2/2E.  
2. Make sure the FS-2/2E is connected to power and has been turned on using  
the power switch on the rear of the chassis.  
3. Connect the required devices as explained in Chapter 1. For this example, that  
would include a video source (audio and video), speakers or headset if  
desired, and a monitor if desired.  
4. Make sure the drive in the FS-2/2E has been formatted. If it is not, the LCD  
screen indicates that it has not been. Refer to the Utilities Menu on page 77.  
5. Manually select the input source using the front panel buttons (that is,  
CMPST, Y/C, CMPNT, SDI, or DV).  
Select the record format as follows:  
Press the Menu soft key.  
Select RECORD FORMAT.  
Select the desired format using the soft key to highlight your selection.  
Press EXIT twice.  
6. Press the red record button twice. (Pressing this button once places the FS-2/  
2E in record-pause. Pressing it again starts the recording.) Timecode on the  
front panel LCD advances when recording begins.  
7. Press STOP when you have finished the recording  
3.2 How to Playback  
Use the following procedure to playback a recording using the FS-2/2E.  
In all cases, if a monitor is connected to the video output, it displays the signal going  
through the FS-2/2E.  
This procedure assumes that you have already recorded material on the hard drive  
as explained in the previous section.  
1. Select the desired clip by using the Forward Index and Back Index buttons.  
These buttons step you through the clips on the selected disk drive.  
2. If more than one disk drive is connected, press the SHIFT and the Forward  
Index or Back Index key as required until the desired drive appears on the  
LCD.  
3. Press the PLAY button once to begin playback.  
4. Press the STOP button once to pause or twice to stop the playback.  
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3.3 How to Put Recorded Clips on a Computer System  
Once you have recorded clips to a FireWire disk drive using FS-2/2E, you can use  
those clips in most computer based DV NLE systems.  
Traditionally, in order to get footage into an NLE system, it was necessary to  
capture or digitize that footage utilizing a video capture card. Using the  
FS-2/2E recorded clips, you can skip this capture stage by just connecting a  
FireWire disk drive to your computer using an OHCI compliant IEEE-1394  
(FireWire) PCI card or connect direct from the FS-2/2E using the HDD Bypass  
mode (refer to HDD Bypass on page 50 for more information).  
You can connect FireWire disk drives used with the FS-2/2E to any computer  
system that will read a FAT 32 volume. This includes Windows 98SE, Windows  
ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Mac OS9 and OS10.  
Check the FOCUS Enhancements' website (www.FOCUSinfo.com) for more  
information.  
In order to use the FS-2/2E recorded FireWire disk drives on a computer, you must  
have an active IEEE-1394 connection on your computer. You also must have loaded  
any required FireWire disk drive drivers onto your computer system. Consult your  
FireWire disk drive documentation for more information.  
Connect your FireWire disk drive to your computer system utilizing a standard 6-  
pin to 6-pin FireWire cable and connect power to the drive if necessary.  
Consult the FireWire disk drive documentation for more information.  
This section contains the following subsections:  
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3.3.1 Mounting FireWire Disk Drives (Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and  
ME)  
1. On a Windows-based computer system, double click the My  
Computer icon on the top left hand corner of the desktop. You will see  
a window similar to the following:  
2. Locate your FireWire disk drive. This will probably be labeled E:, F:,  
G:, and so on. (drive C: is usually your computer's main disk drive).  
3. Once you have identified it, double click on the FireWire disk drive.  
Once opened, you should see a window similar to the following:  
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The FireWire disk drive can contain several different files. Clips can appear  
as  
RawDV (.dv)  
AVI Type 1  
(YYYYMMDDHHMMSSa01)  
AVI Type 2 or 24p AVI Type 2  
(YYYYMMDDHHMMSSb01)  
Canopus AVI  
(YYYYMMDD-HHMMSSb01)  
Matrox AVI  
(YYYYMMDD-HHMMSSm01 with a separate .wav audio file per track)  
Pinnacle AVI  
(YYYYMMDD-HHMMSSp01 with two separate .wav audio files per  
track)  
QuickTime or 24p Quicktime (.mov)  
Avid OMF (.omf with two separate .aif audio files per track).  
The FAT32 file system has a limitation such that any particular file cannot  
exceed 2GB in size. This equates to roughly 9 minutes of recording time.  
When clips are being recorded to FS-2/2E that exceed 9 minutes in length,  
FS-2/2E automatically creates a new file without dropping any frames.  
The two clips have the same primary file name, however, the last two digits  
are different.  
The first 2GB part of the clip is labeled with “-01” after the primary file  
name.  
The second 2GB segment is labeled with a “-02”. Additional 2GB segments  
are labeled with a “-XX” number.  
With most NLE systems on a Windows computer, it is possible to utilize  
clips within the timeline by selecting the clips on the source volume (in this  
case, the connected FireWire disk drive) and importing them directly into  
the NLE’s bin.  
Clips can then be immediately used in the NLE’s timeline.  
With FireWire disk drives such as the Focus Enhancements FSHDD-1, the  
drive itself is fast enough to directly stream the clips to the NLE eliminating  
the need to copy or transfer the clips before use.  
When utilizing the Avid OMF file format, you must follow the following  
steps to import clips.  
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3.3.2 Using FS-2/2E Recorded Avid OMF Clips on Avid Editing  
Systems  
The Avid DV OMF file format was developed for use with Avid editing  
systems on Windows 2000, Windows XP or Mac 0S10. These include Avid  
Xpress Pro, NewsCutter, Media Composer Adrenaline, and Symphony  
(with the DV option).  
The Avid DV OMF file format creates three files simultaneously; an OMF  
video file and two separate AIF audio files. On the computer's desktop, the  
files appear as shown in the next illustration.  
On the FS-2/2E, the video file (OMF) and the audio files (AIF) appear as one  
track.  
If you delete an Avid DV OMF file, the FS-2/2E deletes the audio and video  
portions at the same time.  
In order to use the FS-2/2E recorded Avid DV OMF files on your Avid NLE  
system from the external FireWire drive, use the following procedure.  
1. Locate the external FireWire drive on your computer.  
If you have trouble, you can locate the name of the external drive by  
selecting My Computer on a Windows system. On a Mac, the FireWire  
drive should appear on the desktop.  
2. Open the FireWire drive when you have found it and create a new  
folder named OMFI MediaFiles.  
To do this on Windows, select File > New > Folder from the pull down  
menu.  
On Mac, select File > New Folder. You must type OMFI MediaFiles  
correctly in order for Avid to see the disk drive.  
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3. Drag all the OMF and AIF files into the new folder (do not drag in the  
files titled Desktop DB or Desktop DF).  
If you are using the ORGANIZE OMF function on the FS-2/2E prior to using  
the disk on a computer, steps 2 and 3 are not necessary.  
4. Launch Avid.  
5. Once you have opened the desired project or created a new project,  
select Tools > MediaTool. The following window appears:  
6. Locate and select the external FireWire drive under Media Drive(s).  
If the drive does not appear, check to make sure you have created the  
OMFI MediaFiles folder correctly with proper case and spacing. Also,  
check to see that the drive is properly connected and recognized by the  
computer). Under Project(s), select All Projects (This highlights all items  
in the Project(s) window).  
7. Ensure that Master Clips is checked and press OK. The following  
Media Tools Window appears:  
8. Create a new bin (select File > New Bin) or open an existing bin in  
Avid.  
9. Once opened, select all items in the Media Tools window (select Edit >  
Select All).  
10. Drag the contents of the Media Tools Window into the bin. You can  
now use these clips in the Avid timeline.  
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3.3.3 Dismounting FireWire Disk Drives (Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and  
ME)  
Once you have completed working with your disk drive on a Windows XP,  
Windows 2000, Windows 98SE or Windows ME computer system, you  
must dismount the drive before unplugging it.  
To do this, use the following procedure:  
1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon at the bottom right side of the  
Windows task bar as shown below.  
2. The computer system prompts you to “remove” the connected  
FireWire disk drive. This begins the dismount process.  
3. Select the message by clicking on it. The computer dismounts the disk  
drive and notify you when it is safe to remove the volume.  
3.3.4 Mounting FireWire Disk Drives (Macintosh)  
Even if your FireWire disk drive was bought for use on a Macintosh, you  
MUST first partition and format the drive as a FAT32 volume on the FS-2/  
2E for it to work.  
1. On a Macintosh, start your computer and connect your FireWire disk  
drive to the computer utilizing a standard 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire  
cable.  
Consult your FireWire disk drive documentation for more  
information.  
2. Ensure the required FireWire disk drive drivers have also been loaded  
onto you computer system (consult your FireWire disk drive's  
documentation for more information).  
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When mounted, your FireWire disk drive should appear on the  
computer's desktop as shown below:  
The FS-2/2E formatted disk drive appears as a FAT32 volume with a  
PC label.  
This is not always the case on Version 10 of the Macintosh operating system  
however.  
3. 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:  
3.3.5 Dismounting FireWire Disk Drives (Macintosh)  
Once you have completed working with your disk drive on a Macintosh  
computer system, you must dismount the drive before unplugging it.  
Do this as follows:  
1. Select the disk drive on the computer's desktop. It is marked with a PC  
symbol.  
2. Drag the drive into the trash. This dismounts the particular disk drive.  
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3.4 How to Create a Playlist  
Use the following procedure to create a simple playlist on the FS-2/2E.  
1. Ensure no playlist is open.  
2. TO ADD A CLIP - Play a clip you wish to add to the playlist. Using the front  
panel buttons, press MARK IN and MARK OUT for the particular portion of the  
clip to add to the playlist. Both buttons will light.  
3. Once marked, press the front panel PLAYLIST button. The MARK IN and  
MARK OUT key lights will go out.  
4. Navigate to the next clip and again mark in and out points followed by press-  
ing PLAYLIST.  
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add all desired clips.  
6. Once you have selected all the clips you wish to add to the playlist, stop play-  
back and navigate to the PLAYLIST menu on the FS-2/2E.  
7. Select SAVE and name the playlist. (It is also possible to modify your created  
playlist using the PLAYLIST > EDIT menu.  
8. To playback the playlist, navigate to PLAY-FROM in the FS-2/2E menu and  
select PLAYLISTS. Select the desired playlist and then exit. The PLAYLIST but-  
ton on the front panel will light.  
All playback now comes only from the created playlist.  
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3.5 How to Mark Scenes  
The FS-2/2E Scene Marking feature allows you to mark clips for placement in  
particular folders during recording, playback or stop mode.  
When a drive is formatted using FS-2/2E, ten folders are created numbered 0  
through 9. After the drive is formatted on FS-2/2E, you can connect the hard-disk  
drive to a computer and give each of these folders a custom name (if you need help  
mounting your FireWire hard-disk drive to your computer system, refer to How to  
on the folder name until it is highlighted, then type in the desired name of the  
folder.  
Folder names cannot exceed eleven characters.  
Folders are ordered on FS-2/2E in numerical followed by alphabetical order. For  
instance, if folders are named “Scene 1”, “Scene 2” and “Auditions”, they appear  
on FS-2/2E as “1 Auditions”, “2 Scene 1” and 2 Scene 2”. The folder number is  
added in front of the folder name on the FS-2/2E LCD display for easy  
identification when using the optional remote control commander keypads.  
To create a custom order to Folders, Focus Enhancements recommended that you  
change the name to change the numerical/alphabetical order. For example place  
numbers at the beginning of the folder name to determine the key to folder  
assignments.  
After you have selected your “mark to” folder, you are almost ready to mark your  
scenes. Before you can start marking, you must select the playlist that will contain  
your scenes. To do this, use the following steps:  
1. Press the PLAYLIST button to bring up the playlist menu.  
2. Select either OPEN, to choose an existing playlist, or NEW, to create a new one.  
3. Exit the PLAYLIST menu by pressing the MENU button  
Now you are ready to mark your scenes.  
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3.5.1 Marking Scenes  
Use the following procedure:  
1. Play your pre-recorded clip from the FS-2/2E.  
2. When you encounter the start of your scene, pause the FS-2/2E and  
then press the MARK IN button. The MARK IN button should light up.  
3. Play your clip again to the end point and pause.  
4. Press MARK OUT. The MARK OUT button lights.  
5. Press the PLAYLIST button to save the marked scene.  
6. Mark the rest of your scenes using the same procedure.  
7. When you have completed marking your scenes, you must save the  
playlist to disk. Stop the playback on the FS-2/2E and press PLAYLIST.  
8. Select the SAVE menu option, enter the playlist name.  
9. Press NEXT, and then press YES to confirm your request to save the  
playlist. The playlists are saved in the PLAYLIST folder on your hard  
drive.  
Advanced users can delete or change the order of scenes using the  
PLAYLIST > EDIT menu options. For FS-2E users, or FS-2 (with 2.0 upgrade),  
you can also use the web interface (shown below) to edit the current  
playlist. Use your browser to connect to the FS-2E, and select the PLAYLIST  
tab.  
For more information about the FS-2E web interface, see FS-2E Web  
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If the FS-2/2E PLAY FROM is set to TRACKLIST the name of the SCENE  
MARK, or assigned, folder appears without brackets on the LCD display (for  
example, 2 SCENE 2).  
COUNTER  
00:00:00:00  
DISK 1  
184 Min  
SHFT  
<2SCENE 2>  
EXIT  
DISP  
If the PLAY FROM menu is set to FOLDERS, the name of the assigned folder  
appears in brackets on the LCD display (for example, 2 <SCENE 2>.  
Using the SCENE MARK menu, you can assign clips to folders using the  
numeric keypad on the optional remote control unit. To add all assigned  
clips to their respective folders on the disk drive, select  
UTILITIES > ORGANIZE CLIP from the FS-2/2E menu.  
Once complete, an additional file is added to the disk named “grade” and  
files are moved to the selected folder for easy access on an NLE system.  
Do not delete the file named “grade” from the disk if you intend to use the  
disk on FS-2/2E again.  
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3.6 Connecting the FS-2/2E to a Network  
You can connect the FS-2/2E to a network using the Ethernet 10/100 Base T port on  
the rear panel. Do the following:  
1. Use a standard RJ85 cable to connect between the Ethernet port on the rear  
panel to a network.  
FS-2E Rear Panel  
Ethernet 10/100 Base T Connector  
2. Power up the FS-2/2E and make sure your network is functioning properly.  
Contact your system administrator for additional help.  
3. Navigate to the FS-2/2E NETWORK menu.  
Once in the menu, open the IP SETTINGS sub menu.  
4. Select either DHCP (network supplies the IP address) or CUSTOM IP and  
enter the IP address, Sub Net Mask and Gateway). Exit when done.  
5. If your network requires a user name or password, navigate to  
USER/PASSWORD and enter both.  
6. Exit the NETWORK SETTINGS menu and the FS-2/2E attempts to log onto  
the network.  
Make sure the services you intend to use are enabled. These are enabled using  
SETUP > NETWORK SETTINGS > SERVICES.  
Use HDD Bypass Mode for Transferring Large Files  
The performance of transferring files utilizing the FS-2/FS-2E ftp server is not faster than real  
time. It is recommended that HDD Bypass mode is used to transfer larger files. The web  
control interface can be used to remotely place the FS-2E into HDD bypass mode. For more  
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Chapter 4  
FS-2E Web Interface  
The FS-2E may be configured and operated over the network via the FS-2E Web  
Interface. This application provides functions for recorder/player operations and a  
reduced set of system management functions similar to those accessed through FS-  
2E front panel controls, see FS-2/2E Menus and Functions. This chapter contains  
information about the FS-2/2E’s web-based user interface:  
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4.1 Web Interface Home Page  
Record / Play Controls  
Recorder Config  
Tracklist  
Tracklist  
Playlist  
System Config  
Recorder Status  
To open the Web Interface for a FS-2E, enter the IP address of that FS-2E in the  
browser address window and press Enter.  
JAVA Software for the Desktop  
The Web Interface control functions require that the Java Runtime Environment be installed.  
Download this software from http://www.java.com.  
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4.2 The Web Interface  
4.2.1 Recorder/Player Controls  
Rewind  
Play Pause Stop Record  
Forward  
Next Track  
Previous Track  
The Record and Play buttons function in the same manner as controls on a  
video tape recorder (VTR) and the control panel buttons on the front of the  
FS-2E, see Front Control Panel on page 8 for more information.  
4.2.1.1  
Record  
1. Verify that the input device is connected to the FS-2E.  
2. Verify that the FS-2E is properly configured to record.  
3. Select a video source and display it on a monitor.  
4. Click on the Record button to start recording.  
5. To pause recording, click on the Pause button.  
6. To resume recording, click on Record time.  
7. To create a new track without stopping the recording, click  
on Record while recording.  
8. Click on the Stop button to halt the recording.  
If allowed to run on its own, the FS-2E continues recording  
until the hard drive reaches full capacity and then stops.  
4.2.1.2  
Playback  
1. The method of playback depends on the Playback Mode  
selected in System Configuration, see page 108.  
2. In Track mode, select a track in either the Tracklist, see page  
103, and click the Play button. The track begins to play.  
3. Click Play and the playlist begins playback.  
4. Click Stop to end playback.  
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4.2.2 Recorder Status  
The Recorder Status displays a log that lists hard drive activity that  
includes:  
User Password (at top of display),  
IP information (at top of display),  
File name and extension,  
File type (format),  
Number of frames in file,  
Timecode,  
Track length,  
Number of files in track,  
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4.2.3 Tracklist  
Clicking the Insert Icon  
Opens the Insert Form  
The Tracklist, which is available in both sets of tabs, is similar to a hard  
drive directory and displays the list of Tracks that may be used when  
creating playlist. Adding a track from this list to a playlist does not remove  
the track from the Tracklist. Likewise, deleting a track from a playlist does  
not delete the track from the tracklist.  
Tracklist offers four list administration tools.  
Select All - Clicking this button selects all tracks listed. Check marks  
appear in all track check boxes.  
Deselect All - Clears the check boxes for all selected tracks.  
Delete - Removes any selected tracks.  
Add to Playlist - Adds any selected tracks to the playlist displayed in  
the Playlist form, see Playlist on page 107.  
In addition, Tracklist provides three tools for each track.  
Del - Deletes the highlighted track. It is not necessary to use the check  
box to select the individual track.  
Insert - Inserts the highlighted track into the playlist. Clicking on Insert  
opens the Insert Form.  
Add - Inserts the selected track directly into the playlist without use of  
the Insert Form.  
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4.2.3.1  
Adding Tracks to a Playlist  
1. To add multiple tracks to a playlist:  
Select the tracks by placing check marks in their check  
boxes.  
Select the button Add to Playlist in the menu bar above  
the list of tracks.  
2. To add a specific video clip within a track to a playlist, enter  
the run-time and frame number of the first and last frames of  
the clip in the Mark In and Mark Out fields respectively. and  
specify its Mark In/Out times:  
Place the cursor over the Insert icon to the right of the  
track. The track is highlighted.  
Click on the Insert icon.  
The Insert Form appears.  
Enter the Mark In/Out times in the Insert Form.  
Select Append to save and add the track to playlist.  
3. To add an entire track to the playlist, without using Mark  
In/Out:  
Place the cursor over the Add icon to the right of the  
track. The track is highlighted.  
Click on the Add icon.  
The track is added to the playlist.  
4. Refresh the Playlist by selecting the Playlist tab.  
The displayed playlist does not show added tracks until the  
Playlist tab is selected and the list is refreshed.  
4.2.3.2  
Deleting Tracks from the Tracklist  
Before a track can be deleted, the Recorder and Player must be in  
Stop mode.  
There are two methods for deleting a track: instantly or with  
confirmation.  
1. Instantly  
This procedure deletes the track(s) immediately and offers  
no opportunity to reconsider.  
Select one or more tracks by clicking the Check box to  
the left of the track(s).  
Click Delete in the button bar at the top of the list.  
2. With Confirmation  
This procedure includes a confirmation step as a safeguard.  
Select the track to delete.  
Click on the Delete icon to the right of the track.  
A confirmation window appears.  
Click Yes in the confirmation dialog window.  
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4.2.4 Recorder Configuration  
Use the Recorder Config form to set up the FS-2E recorder function.  
The FS-2E provides the following Recording Settings:  
For specific details about the parameters listed below, see FS-2/2E Menus  
Input Select - Pick the type of input signal:  
Composite,  
YC,  
Component, default  
SDI,  
DV,  
Failed to Change Value Please Try Again  
The FS-2E detects if the selected input signal type is present. If the selected  
signal is not online, the message Failed to Change Value Please Try Again  
appears. Verify that the type of input signal and reset the Input Select field.  
Record Mode:  
To start recording, click on the Record button.  
To stop recording, click on the Stop button.  
Normal, default  
Retro Disk,  
Retro Cache,  
Loop Record,  
Still,  
Time Lapse,  
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Record Format:  
Raw DV,  
AVI Type 1,  
AVI Type 2,  
Canopus AVI,  
Matrox AVI,  
Quicktime,  
Avid OMF,  
Pinnacle,  
24P AVI Type 2,  
24P Quicktime,  
Control Mode:  
Local, default  
Remote,  
AVC,  
Syncro Slave,  
Audio Record Level: -34.5db to +4.5db, 0.0 default  
Syncro Record Pref:  
(Requires camera and tape, for details, see Syncro Slave on page 41.)  
Same File, default  
New File,  
GPI Mode:  
Off, default  
Pause,  
Index,  
Snap,  
Audio Correction:  
Off,  
Medium,  
High,  
Time Code Mode:  
External, default  
Record Run,  
Regen,  
Free Run,  
TC Delay: 0 to 29 seconds, 0 default  
Saturation: -128 to +128, 0 default  
Brightness: -128 to +127, 0 default  
Contrast: -128 to +128, 0 default  
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4.2.5 Playlist  
The FS-2E provides the ability to create simple playlists. The Playlist tab  
displays a listing of selected tracks in the order they are to play. In the  
button bar above the list, there are three playlist administration tools:  
Select All - Clicking this button selects all tracks listed and check marks  
appear in all of the track check boxes.  
Deselect All - Clears the check boxes for all selected tracks.  
Remove - Removes any selected track from the playlist.  
Remove only works with tracks in the playlist. The tracks displayed  
under Tracklist are not affected.  
Remove and Rem Do Not Ask for Confirmation  
Both Remove and Rem immediately delete specified tracks when their  
respective buttons are selected. These functions do not provide a confirmation  
step that allows cancellation.  
Use the Remove and Rem buttons with caution.  
In addition, the Playlist form provides three tools for each track listed:  
Rem - Removes the highlighted track. It is not necessary to use the  
check box to select the individual track.  
Up and Down - Selecting one of these buttons moves the track up or  
down one line.  
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4.2.6 System Configuration  
FS-2E’s System Config form provides the ability to adjust system settings.  
When a system setting is changed, the FS-2E immediately applies it and  
refreshes the System Config form. For more information about these  
The system settings available through the web interface are:  
HDD Bypass:  
Play Mode:  
Play List:  
Genlock Play Mode:  
Backlight:  
Clip Preview:  
FTP:  
Telnet:  
OSD Mode:  
FWD/REW Hi Res Mode:  
Folder Preferences:  
Organize Files:  
Analog Out:  
H Phase:  
SC Phase:  
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4.3 Updating FS-2E Software via FTP  
Periodically check the Focus Enhancements web site for FS-2E software updates, go  
to http://www.focusinfo.com/support.  
Before uploading the software, verify the file name and determine that the FS-2E is  
enabled for FTP operations.  
1. Unzip the update software and verify that the file name is fs2.bin. If not,  
rename the file.  
2. Select the System Config tab.  
3. Verify that FTP is enabled, see System Configuration on page 108.  
4.3.1 Connecting with the FS-2E  
Contact the System Administrator to get the FS-2E’s network IP address,  
logon, and password.  
1. Open a browser.  
2. Enter the FS-2E’s FTP address in the browser Address field.  
The FS-2E factory default IP address is 192.168.0.102.  
3. If the FS-2/2E is configured for a secure logon, the FTP path may be in  
the form ftp://logon:password@ipaddress; example  
ftp://fs2:[email protected].  
4. Press Enter or select Go.  
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5. If the FS-2/2E is configured for an anonymous logon a dialogue  
window appears:  
Enter the Logon and Password:  
Factory default logon: fs2.  
Factory default password: focus.  
Logon and password are case sensitive.  
It is not possible to change the logon or password through the web  
interface. Use the front panel controls, see Network Setup on page 70.  
6. Select the directory VOL01.  
VOL01 is the root directory for the FS-2E.  
7. Move the update software file to VOL01.  
8. Exit the FTP session.  
9. Go the FS-2/2E front panel controls.  
10. Enter the FS-2/2E menu and go to the SETUP menu.  
11. From the Setup menu, select OS UPGRADE.  
12. Select YES and a confirmation message appears.  
13. Select YES again to start upgrade using the new fs2.bin file.  
Refer to OS Upgrade on page 55 for more information about the  
upgrading software through the LCD display and menu.  
14. After the upgrade completes, reboot the FS-2E using the power switch  
on the back of the unit: power off and then on.  
15. Verify that the upgrade is successful.  
Use the LCD and its soft keys to determine if the OS version has  
changed to the latest revision, see Setup Menu on page 52.  
Two Methods for Updating FS-2/2E Software via 1394 To HDD Port  
There are two methods for updating the FS-2/2E OS software via the FS-2/2E’s 1394 To  
HDD connector:  
The direct method, copies the software to VOL01 from a connected computer, see Copy  
The other method, loads the software into the FS-2/2E without using its internal drive,  
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5.1 Technical Specifications  
5.1.1 Inputs/Outputs  
Input/Outputs  
Component - Y, Pr, Pb (3 x BNC in, 3 x BNC out)  
SMPTE  
• 100% white at 700mv with 300mv Sync  
• 700mv Chroma levels (100% color bars)  
• Setup default to OFF  
• Chroma offset default to OFF  
Betacam  
• 100% white is at 714mv with 286mv Sync  
• 4/3 Chroma boost to 934mv p to p  
• Setup default to ON  
MII  
• 100% white is at 700mv with 300mv Sync  
• Black to White range is restricted to 647mv (700-setup)  
• Setup is ON  
Sync (1 x BNC in, 1 x BNC out)  
Composite (1 x BNC in, 1 x BNC out)  
Monitor Video Out - Composite (1 x BNC)  
General Composite Specifications  
• Differential Phase  
• Differential Gain  
• Hue Accuracy  
2 Degree maximum  
2% maximum  
1 Degree  
• Signal/Noise Ratio  
• Bandwidth  
Greater than 54 dB  
5.5 MHz  
• K Factor % @ 2T  
• Y/C Delay  
• Subcarrier locking range  
1 % maximum  
Less than 25 nS  
100Hz  
• Subcarrier free-run frequency +/- 30 Hz  
(NTSC or PAL Fsc deviation)  
• Genlock Horizontal adjustment range + 4 uS  
• Residual Subcarrier  
• SC Phase  
Less than 0.5 IRE  
Less than 2 degrees  
S-Video - Y/C (1 x 4-pin DIN in, 1 x 4-pin DIN out)  
Levels Adjustments  
• Video Gain  
• Chroma Gain  
• Setup  
- +/- 20% 2mv resolution  
- +/- 20% 2mv resolution  
ON  
(adds 7.5 IRE, or 53mv to luminance channel)  
OFF |(no change to luminance channel)  
Serial Digital - SD-SDI (1 x BNC in, 1 x BNC out - conforms to the  
SMPTE 259M standard)  
• The FS-2E outputs embedded audio in the SDI output stream.  
This feature is only available for the FS-2E.  
Timecode (1 x BNC in, 1 x BNC out)  
Balanced Audio (2 x XLR in, 2 x XLR out)  
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Stereo Audio Monitor (1 x 1/4” TRS jack)  
General Audio Specifications  
Balanced Inputs  
• Input Impedance  
• Quantization  
600 Ohms +/-10 Ohms  
16 bits 48Khz  
• Common mode rejection @1 KHz (dB) 100 dB  
• Analog Input adjustment range -34dB to +4.5dB  
(in 1.5dB steps, default setting 0dB)  
3.5Vp-p  
• Amplitude with no clipping  
Balanced Outputs  
• THD@1 Khz  
• Channel Separation  
• SNR  
Less than 0.05%  
100 dBu (@ 1 Khz 70 dB)  
82 db, A weighted  
16 bits 48Khz  
• Quantization  
• Output Impedance  
• Bandwidth at -3dB points  
600 Ohms +/-10 Ohms  
24Khz  
Headphone Output (1 x 1/4” TRS jack w/ level control)  
• Headphone adjustment range -73dBdB to +4.5dB  
• Headphone Output Impedance - 32 Ohms, 32mW  
AES/EBU Digital Audio (1 x XLR in, 1 x XLR out)  
Reference Video Loop Through (2 x BNC)  
DV Video I/O - 25 Mb/s (1 x 6-pin IEEE-1394)  
DV Video Pass Through - up to 400 Mb/s (1 x 6-pin IEEE-1394)  
External HDD I/O - up to 400 Mb/s (1 x 6-pin IEEE-1394)  
FireWire Computer I/F (1 x 6-pin IEEE-1394)  
10/100 Base-T Ethernet  
5.1.2 Control  
GPI & RS-232C Control (1 x 3.5mm mini jack)  
RS-422 (1 x DB9 Serial)  
5.1.3 Power  
110V to 220V AC, 50 - 60 Hz, Auto Ranging 100W  
IEC Power Input  
5.1.4 Physical Specification  
18.41lbs (8.36kg)  
19" x 17.3" x 3.5" (483mm x 440mm x 89mm)  
5.1.5 Audio/Video/Timecode Specification  
25Mb/s, 8-bit 4:1:1 (NTSC-DV) or 4:2:0 (PAL-DV) video (user  
switchable)  
SMPTE or DV embedded or External Timecode (Drop or Non Drop)  
2-ch., 16-bit embedded Digital Audio  
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5.1.6 DTE File Formats  
FS-2 and FS-2E: RawDV (.dv), AVI Type 1, AVI Type 2, Canopus AVI  
and Matrox AVI (.avi), QuickTime (.mov), Pinnacle (.avi) or Avid DV-  
OMF (.omf)  
FS-2E (or FS-2 with 2.0 upgrade): 24P AVI Type 2, and 24P Quicktime.  
5.1.7 Disk Information  
Internal Disk Type: 120 GB, IDE, 7200 RPM  
External Disk Type: User Supplied IEEE-1394a FireWire  
Disk Format: FAT32  
FAT32 FireWire HDD compatible with Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP  
and Mac OS9 and OSX Compliance and Warranty  
CE, C-Tick and FCC  
2-Year Limited Warranty  
5.1.8 Compatible DV Formats  
DV, MiniDV, DVCam and DVCPro  
5.2 FS-2/2E LCD Display Modes  
The table below shows LCD characteristics when used with different FS-2/2E  
control, record, play and stop modes:  
PLAY/REC Mode Command LCD Display  
Stop  
STOP  
ll PLAY  
PLAY  
ll REC  
REC  
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)  
L
STOP  
REC  
L
C
C
STOP  
REC  
O STOP  
O REC  
O REC  
STOP  
Snap (Standby)  
Snap (Rec)  
ll SNAP  
ll SNAP  
STOP  
Time Lapse (Stop)  
Time Lapse (Pause)  
Time Lapse (Rec)  
ll T REC  
T REC  
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CONTROLTYPE  
LCD Display  
STOP  
AV/C* (Stop)  
A
AV/C* (Rec Pause)  
AV/C* (Rec) A  
ll A <REC TYPE> REC  
<REC TYPE> REC  
ll A PLAY  
AV/C* (Play Pause)  
AV/C* (Play)  
A
ALL  
ll Y <REC TYPE>REC  
<REC TYPE>REC  
Syncro Slave (Pause)  
Syncro Slave (Rec)  
Y
* AV/C is only for use when the FS-2/2E is connected to a  
computer system. To control the FS-2/2E from a camcorder, use  
Syncro Slave mode.  
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5.3 Supported RS-422 Commands  
RS-422 Command  
Shuttle FWD  
Shuttle Rev  
Jog FWD  
Jog Rev  
Stop  
21, 13, Shuttle Speed  
21, 23, Shuttle Speed  
21, 11, Jog Speed  
21, 21, Jog Speed  
20, 00  
Play  
20, 01  
Pause  
21, 13, 0  
Record  
20, 02  
Goto Timecode  
24, 31, timecode  
5.4 Shuttle Speed Parameters  
Command  
Parameters  
Pause  
0
Play Slow 6  
Play Slow 5  
Play Slow 4  
Play Slow 3  
Play Slow 2  
Play Slow 1  
Play Normal  
Play Fast 1  
Play Fast 2  
Play Fast 3  
Play Fast 4  
Play Fast 5  
Play Fast 6  
Play Faster  
1 to 100  
101 to 200  
201 to 300  
301 to 400  
401 to 500  
501 to 999  
1000 to 1999  
2000 to 2999  
3000 to 3999  
4000 to 4999  
5000 to 5999  
6000 to 6999  
7000 to 7999  
8000 to 8999  
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5.5 Jog Speed Parameters  
Command  
Parameters  
Pause  
0
Step 1 Frame  
Play Slow 4  
Play Slow 3  
Play Slow 2  
Play Slow 1  
Play Normal  
1 to 200  
201 to 300  
301 to 400  
401 to 500  
501 to 800  
1000 to 8999  
5.6 Custom Commands  
The following commands are currently supported.  
Warnings  
No feedback occurs indicating that the command was processed  
successfully.  
The FS2/2E must be in STOP mode before sending these commands  
Only positive values of contrast, saturation, H phase, SC phase, hue, and  
brightness are allowed  
When deleting multiple tracks, delete the last track first, then work your  
way to the first track. A delete command causes the track list to be re-  
built. Shifting all tracks up.  
Send the CSUM command at the end of each command.  
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Command  
Description  
24 31 ## ## ## ##  
Goto TimeCode from start of track  
48 80 82 2A ## 00 00 00 00 00 Goto Track ## (Note 0 = track #1)  
48 80 82 06 ## 00 00 00 00 00 Delete Track ##  
48 80 82 0A 00 00 00 00 00 00 Record Mode  
48 80 82 0A 01 00 00 00 00 00 Record Mode  
48 80 82 0A 02 00 00 00 00 00 Record Mode  
48 80 82 0A 03 00 00 00 00 00 Record Mode  
48 80 82 0A 04 00 00 00 00 00 Record Mode  
48 80 82 0A 05 00 00 00 00 00 Record Mode  
48 80 82 0B 00 00 00 00 00 00 Snap Mode  
48 80 82 0B 01 00 00 00 00 00 Snap Mode  
48 80 82 0C 00 00 00 00 00 00 Control Mode  
48 80 82 0C 01 00 00 00 00 00 Control Mode  
48 80 82 0C 02 00 00 00 00 00 Control Mode  
48 80 82 0C 03 00 00 00 00 00 Control Mode  
48 80 82 0D 00 00 00 00 00 00 Play Mode  
48 80 82 0D 01 00 00 00 00 00 Play Mode  
48 80 82 0D 02 00 00 00 00 00 Play Mode  
48 80 82 0D 03 00 00 00 00 00 Play Mode  
48 80 82 0E 00 00 00 00 00 00 Play From  
48 80 82 0E 01 00 00 00 00 00 Play From  
48 80 82 0E 02 00 00 00 00 00 Play From  
Normal  
retro disk  
retro cache  
loop record  
still record  
time lapse  
Same File  
New File  
Local Control  
Remote Control  
AVC Control  
Syncro Slave Control  
Play Clip (normal)  
Loop Clip  
Loop All  
Play All  
Play List  
Track List  
Grade List  
48 80 82 0F 00 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 0F 01 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 0F 02 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 0F 03 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 0F 04 00 00 00 00 00  
Record Format Raw DV  
Record Format AVI TYPE 1  
Record Format AVI TYPE 2  
Record Format CANOPUS AVI  
Record Format MATROX AVI  
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Command  
Description  
48 80 82 0F 05 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 0F 06 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 0F 07 00 00 00 00 00  
Record Format QUICKTIME  
Record Format AVID OMF  
Record Format PINNACLE  
48 80 82 0F 0B 00 00 00 00 00 Record Format AVI TYPE 2 - 24P  
48 80 82 0F 0C 00 00 00 00 00 Record Format QUICKTIME - 24P  
48 80 82 10 00 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 10 01 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 11 00 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 11 01 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 12 00 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 12 01 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 12 02 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 12 03 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 16 00 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 16 00 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 16 01 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 16 02 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 16 03 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 17 00 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 17 01 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 17 02 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 18 00 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 18 01 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 18 02 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 19 00 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 19 01 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 19 02 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 19 03 00 00 00 00 00  
FTP  
ENABLE  
DISABLE  
ENABLE  
DISABLE  
OFF  
FTP  
TELNET  
TELNET  
OSD  
OSD  
MENU  
TC  
OSD  
OSD  
ABS  
GPI  
OFF  
GPI  
OFF  
GPI  
PAUSE  
INDEX  
SNAP  
OFF  
GPI  
GPI  
Backlight  
Backlight  
Backlight  
ON  
AUTO  
Audio Correction OFF  
Audio Correction MEDIUM  
Audio Correction HIGH  
TimeCode Mode External  
TimeCode Mod Rec Run  
TimeCode Mode Regen  
TimeCode Mode Free Run  
48 80 82 1A 00 00 00 00 00 00 Clip Preview  
48 80 82 1A 01 00 00 00 00 00 Clip Preview  
48 80 82 1A 02 00 00 00 00 00 Clip Preview  
48 80 82 1A 03 00 00 00 00 00 Clip Preview  
48 80 82 1B ## 00 00 00 00 00 Brightness  
48 80 82 1C 00 00 00 00 00 00 Input Select  
48 80 82 1C 01 00 00 00 00 00 Input Select  
48 80 82 1C 02 00 00 00 00 00 Input Select  
48 80 82 1C 03 00 00 00 00 00 Input Select  
48 80 82 1C 04 00 00 00 00 00 Input Select  
On  
Off  
None  
Custom  
##  
Cmpst  
Y/C  
CMPNT  
SDI  
DV  
48 80 82 1D 00 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -34.5  
48 80 82 1D 01 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -33.0  
48 80 82 1D 02 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -31.5  
48 80 82 1D 03 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -30.0  
119  
Command  
Description  
48 80 82 1D 04 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -28.5  
48 80 82 1D 05 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -27.0  
48 80 82 1D 06 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -25.5  
48 80 82 1D 07 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -24.0  
48 80 82 1D 08 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -22.5  
48 80 82 1D 09 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -21.0  
48 80 82 1D 0A 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -19.5  
48 80 82 1D 0B 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -18.0  
48 80 82 1D 0C 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -16.5  
48 80 82 1D 0D 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -15.0  
48 80 82 1D 0E 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -13.5  
48 80 82 1D 0F 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -12.0  
48 80 82 1D 10 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level -10.5  
48 80 82 1D 11 00 00 00 00 00  
Audio Rec Level - 9.0  
48 80 82 1D 12 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level - 7.5  
48 80 82 1D 13 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level - 6.0  
48 80 82 1D 14 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level - 4.5  
48 80 82 1D 15 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level - 3.0  
48 80 82 1D 16 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level - 1.5  
48 80 82 1D 17 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level 0.0  
48 80 82 1D 18 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level + 1.5  
48 80 82 1D 19 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level + 3.0  
48 80 82 1D 1A 00 00 00 00 00 Audio Rec Level + 4.5  
48 80 82 1E 00 00 00 00 00 00 High Res Mode Disable  
48 80 82 1E 01 00 00 00 00 00 High Res Mode Enable  
48 80 82 1F 00 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 1F 01 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 20 00 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 20 01 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 21 00 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 21 01 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 21 02 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 21 03 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 22 01 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 22 02 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 22 03 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 23 ## 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 24 ## 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 25 ## 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 26 ## 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 27 ## 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 28 00 00 00 00 00 00  
48 80 82 28 01 00 00 00 00 00  
Folder Pref  
Folder Pref  
Scene Mark  
Auto Mark  
Reference Video Reference  
Reference Video Free Run  
Analog Out  
Analog Out  
Analog Out  
Analog Out  
Organize  
Organize  
Organize  
Contrast  
Composite  
COMPONENT-SMPTE  
COMPONENT-BETACAM  
COMPONENT-MII  
PINNACLE  
CLIPS  
OMF  
##  
Saturation  
H Phase  
##  
##  
SC Phase  
Hue  
##  
##  
Black Level  
Black Level  
0 IRE  
7.5 IRE  
120  
Index  
control mode  
mode  
control 106  
A
D
default  
B
C
clip  
E
component  
composite  
F
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide  
index 1  
Index  
files  
folder  
J
K
L
G
M
mode  
H
hi res  
I
illustration  
N
input  
O
IP address  
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide  
index 2  
Index  
recorder  
P
recorder controls  
recording  
phase  
playback  
player controls  
playlist  
S
preview  
R
record key  
software  
status  
still  
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide  
index 3  

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