FOCUS Enhancements DVD Recorder DR HD100 User Manual

ProHD  
DR-HD100  
Portable DTE Recorder  
User Guide  
Release 2.0  
Part Number: MANL-0995-04  
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Contacting 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  
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Regulations and Safety  
Focus Enhancements, Inc.  
1370 Dell Avenue  
Campbell, CA. 95008  
Model Number: ProHD DR-HD100  
Date of Manufacture:  
Reference the Serial Number label attached to  
the unit.  
Serial Number  
The serial number for this equipment is located on the back of the  
unit. Please write this serial number on the enclosed warranty  
card and keep it in a secure area.  
FCC Class A  
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and  
connectors are used to connect the unit to 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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Symbol Used In the ProHD DR-HD100 Unit  
This symbol indicates the presence of an uninsulated  
Dangerous Voltage within the product’s enclosure that  
may constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.  
Symbols Used in This Documentation  
This symbol indicates important information that the User  
should read.  
This symbol indicates supplemenatry information about  
features, functions, or operations that may be of interest to  
the user.  
Documentation  
Read, Retain, and Follow Instructions  
All the 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.  
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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 sure 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  
DR-HD100 power cord plug is fully inserted in to 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.  
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Non-Use Period  
During extended periods when the device is not used,  
unplug it from the power source and retract the power-cord.  
Grounding or Polarization  
Polarized  
If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating  
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the  
other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety  
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the  
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,  
contact your 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 DR-  
HD100, 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.  
Lightning and Power Surges  
During electrical storms or when left unattended and unused for  
long periods of time, unplug the DR-HD100 from the power  
source and disconnect the antenna or cable system.  
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Power Lines  
Do not locate an outside antenna system in the vicinity of  
overhead power lines, electric light or power circuits, or where it  
can fall onto such lines or circuits.  
When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should  
be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as  
contact with them might be fatal.  
Optical Precaution  
The use of optical instruments with this device will increase  
hazards to the eyes hazard.  
Maintenance and Moving  
Cleaning  
Unplug this 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.  
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Accessories and Replacement Parts  
Use only attachments and accessories recommended by Focus  
Enhancements.  
Use only replacement parts specified by the Focus  
Enhancements or of comparable quality and characteristics as  
the original parts.  
Unauthorized substitution of parts can result in fire, electrical  
shock, other hazards, and loss of warranty.  
Safety Check  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the  
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the  
product is in proper operating condition.  
Operating Environment  
Location  
Any mounting of this device should follow its instructions, and  
should use only mounting accessories recommended by Focus  
Enhancements.  
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.  
Ventilation  
Do not block the ventilation openings in the DR-HD100 body.  
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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Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing a Focus Enhancements’ FireStore  
DR-HD100 portable direct-to-edit (DTE) disk recorder. The FireStore  
DR-HD100 is the first portable DVHD disk recorder with DTE  
technology designed for hand held camcorders in a small, rugged  
and shock proof chassis.  
If you edit with applications from Adobe, Apple, Avid, Canopus,  
Matrox, Pinnacle, Sony, Ulead, and many others, FireStore's DTE  
Technology is the only solution that can save hundreds of hours a year  
by recording clips to disk in your non-linear editor’s (NLE) native file  
format.  
DTE Eliminates Pre-edit Processing  
The DR-HD100 DTE disk recorder eliminates the need to capture,  
transfer or convert video clips before editing. The DR-HD100 is a  
stand-alone device that records DV25, HD 720p, and HD 1080i video  
to its disk drive as a NLE native file. In HD Recorder mode it has the  
capability of capturing to disk HD 720p and 1080i video from HDV  
camcorders equipped with a 1394 interface. For most DV and many  
HDV compatible NLE systems, when the disk drive is connected to a  
computer the clips are immediately available for editing. Shoot,  
connect, and edit: it is now that easy.  
These capabilities make the DR-HD100 the perfect companion for the  
JVC GY-HD100/101.  
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Introduction  
Unpacking  
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Verify that the DR-HD100 has the following items:  
1. DR-HD100 unit  
2. Belt clip  
3. User guide  
4. Firewire cables, four and one foot long, 6-pin to 6-pin  
5. Power cord  
6. Power supply with cable and connector to the DR-HD100  
7. Removable Li-Ion battery pack  
Missing or Damaged Components  
If there are missing or damaged items, contact Focus Enhancements  
Support for assistance.  
Telephone: 763-398-1658  
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Introduction  
Features  
DR-HD100 Features  
The DR-HD100 offers the following features:  
Tapeless acquisition  
Especially equipped camcorders permit the use of Direct To  
Edit (DTE) Technology to record directly from a camcorder  
while shooting and without the need of a tape.  
True DTE Technology  
When shooting is finished, connect the DR-HD100 to a  
computer and instantly be ready to edit in the timeline. Files  
are recorded to disk as  
HD Recorder  
M2T  
DV Recorder:  
AVI Type 1  
AVI Type 2  
Avid OMF  
Canopus AVI  
Matrox AVI  
Pinnacle  
DV Recorder  
(NTSC units):  
AVI Type 2 24p  
QuickTime 24p  
QuickTime  
RawDV  
DR-HD100 provides support for cutting edge HDV  
camcorders with 720p and 1080i MPEG-2 capabilities and  
FireWire, 1394, connection.  
Fast and Efficient Editing  
When shooting is finished, mount the DR-HD100 to a Mac or  
PC editing system like a typical FireWire hard disk drive.  
Transfer clips to your NLE's media drive at up to 400 Mbps  
or edit instantly in real-time using the DR-HD100 as your  
media source. With some DV and HDV compatible NLE  
systems, it is necessary to capture the video footage using the  
NLE system’s capture capability.  
Confidence in Recording  
Now, simultaneously record to disk and tape while you shoot,  
providing an immediately available, drop out free, edit source  
with an archive and backup on tape.  
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Compact, Lightweight, Rugged Design  
The FireStore DR-HD100 weighs approximately one pound  
including the battery and is only 1.5" thick. You can mount  
the DR-HD100 directly to your camcorder using the optional  
camera mount kit, or clip the DR-HD100 directly to your  
belt. The DR-HD100 is designed to withstand the rigors of  
field shooting. The programmable, 10-second electronic  
shock cache ensures that your video is always recorded even  
in the roughest of conditions.  
Flexible Capacities and Power  
The DR-HD100 is available with either a 40GB or 80GB  
hard drive that provides a record time of approximately 3 or 6  
hours respectively. Extend record times by linking two DR-  
HD100 units together.  
Power the DR-HD100 using slim, removable battery packs or  
power it using the supplied AC adapter.  
Easy to Use, Control and Update  
The DR-HD100 interfaces with your camcorder using a  
single FireWire cable that passes audio, video, timecode and  
control information. When a tape is present, each press of  
start and stop on your camcorder's record button creates an  
individual clip on disk. The DR-HD100 features a  
comprehensive backlit display, menu system and buttons  
allowing easy control and management. In addition, these  
units are upgradeable in the field.  
Never Miss A Shot  
DR-HD100's ten second retro record mode means you are  
always recording. When action happens, you know up to ten  
seconds prior to the event occurring is saved in your clip.  
Retro Disk and Loop Record modes.  
Scene Marking:  
This allows categorizing video clips into pre-named folders  
on the disk during a shoot.  
User definable time lapse.  
Loop playback modes.  
Free Run, Rec Run, and Regen timecode modes.  
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Quickstart  
This section provides the following information necessary for using  
the DR-HD100 as quickly as possible.  
Physical Description and Basic Controls................................ 6  
The DR-HD100 Menu System ............................................ 14  
Connecting the DR-HD100 to AC Power ............................ 18  
Installing / Removing the Battery Pack ............................... 19  
Power On the DR-HD100 .................................................... 22  
Select HDD Recorder Mode ................................................ 23  
Select a DV/HD File Format ................................................ 24  
Set Time and Date .............................................................. 25  
Record With the DR-HD100 ................................................ 27  
Manual Recording ............................................................... 29  
JVC GY-HD ......................................................................... 30  
Syncro Slave ....................................................................... 32  
External ............................................................................... 33  
Playback on the DR-HD100 ................................................ 34  
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Quickstart  
Physical Description and Basic Controls  
Front Panel Controls  
LCD  
Display  
Function  
buttons  
A
B
C
Navigation  
buttons  
Power ON  
and Reset  
Button  
Transport  
Control  
buttons  
Record  
Button  
Power OFF  
and  
Speaker  
Stop button  
LCD Display  
This is a backlit, 14 character by 7 line dot matrix display.  
In event of a mild electrical discharge to the unit the LCD could go blank. To  
correct, hold the SELECT button down for 5 seconds.  
Function buttons (A, B, C)  
Below the DR-HD100 LCD display are three user-defined  
function buttons: A (left), B (center), and C (right). Use them as  
short-cut keys for the most frequently selected functions at the  
bottom of the LCD display. The function of these soft buttons  
changes, depending on the options displayed above that specific  
information.  
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Power On Button  
The Power ON button provides two functions.  
Power ON  
Turn on the DR-HD100.  
Reset DR-HD100  
DR-HD100 first must be powered on.  
Hold down the Power On button for more than one second.  
Power OFF  
Hold down the OFF button for three (3) seconds. During  
power off, the DR-HD100 beeps, indicating that it is turning  
off.  
Alarm OFF  
If the Alarm feature is set to OFF, then the power-down sequence  
occurs silently.  
Navigation Buttons  
Use these buttons to navigate through the DR-HD100 menus. The  
navigation buttons are Left, Right, Up, Down, and Select.  
Transport Control Buttons  
Play  
Record  
Back  
Search  
Forward  
Search  
Back  
Index  
STOP  
Power Off  
Forward  
Index  
Use these buttons to control DR-HD100 playback and record  
functions. You usually operate these transport buttons while on  
the Home screen.  
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Record ꢁ  
Press this button once when the DR-HD100 is in Stop mode to put the  
DR-HD100 into REC-PAUSE. Press it again to start recording. Pressing  
the Record button while recording, causes the current clip to close and a  
new clip is created without dropping any frames. This button is the only  
button that has a red legend on the front panel.  
Back Search WW  
Press this button to play video at speeds different than real-time. Refer  
to the note in the Forward Search section.  
Play X  
Press this button to start playback of the selected clip.  
Some HDV Camcorders Require a Moment to Synchronize  
Some HDV camcorders require a moment to synchronize the video from an  
external source. Typically during this period, they display a solid blue or black  
video until synchronized.  
Forward Search XX  
Press this button to play video at speeds different than real-time.  
Fast Forward and Reverse  
Pressing the Forward Search button multiple times results in increases in the  
search speed, i.e. fast forward. This mode works both in forward and reverse  
functions. For instance, if you are in 10X FF speed and you press the Back  
Search button once, the DR-HD100 is now in 2X FF mode. In addition, this  
applies to backward search speeds. The default speed resolution is as  
follows (NTSC and PAL have slightly different multiples for < 1X)  
Reverse: -30X, -10X, -2X, -1X (reverse play), -1/2X(-15fps), Still.  
Forward: Still, +1/2X (+15fps), +1X (play), +2X, +10X, +30X  
Fast Forward and Reverse Search Compatible Camcorders  
In Forward and Reverse Search modes, some camcorders do not display  
video when played-back from an external device, such as the DR-HD100.  
Search Modes and HD Recorder Mode  
Slow-motion Forward Playback and all Reverse Playback search modes are  
not available when in HD Recorder mode.  
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Back Index |WW  
This button returns the DR-HD100 to the beginning of the current clip  
when in playback mode. Press this button twice in sequence to return  
the DR-HD100 to the previous clip during playback. In STOP mode,  
press this button to return the DR-HD100 to the beginning of the  
previous clip.  
Using Back Index with Short Clips  
When using Back Index with short clips, it is first necessary to place the  
DR-HD100 in STOP mode.  
Pause, STOP and Power OFF  
While in the Home screen, and in any transport mode, press this button  
to Pause the DR-HD100. Press it again to stop the DR-HD100. Refer to  
the section, “Setup Screens” on page 62 for more information.  
To power off the DR-HD100, hold down the STOP button for three  
seconds. During Power OFF and if the Alarm function is ON, the  
DR-HD100, makes an audible beep indicating it is turning off.  
Forward Index XX|  
Use this button to skip forward to the next clip in STOP and PLAY  
modes.  
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Top Panel  
The top panel contains the following connectors and LEDs:  
Camera  
(FireWire Connector)  
Remote Control  
(Serial Connector)  
Computer  
(FireWire Connector)  
Status LED  
Charge LED  
Table 1: Charge LED States  
LED  
Indicates  
Off  
No Charger Connected  
Green  
Charging Cycle Completed  
Floating Charge Mode (Charging almost completed.)  
Fast Charge Mode (Maximum charging rate.)  
Charging Error  
Amber / Green  
Amber  
Red  
Red / Amber  
No Battery Installed / Battery Error  
Amber, flashing Insufficient Voltage to Charger  
Table 2: Status LED States  
LED  
Indicates  
Off  
Power OFF  
Green  
Power ON (Power On but there is no activity.)  
Playback  
Orange, solid  
Orange, fluttering Hard drive being accessed during playback.  
Red, solid  
Recording Mode  
Recording Pause  
Red, blinking  
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Computer FireWire Connector  
In/Out: 6-pin IEEE-1394a port x 1  
Asynchronous Data I/O  
Remote Control, Serial Connector  
GPI / RS232C; 3.5mm TRS mini jack. (3.5mm to DB-9 cable  
accessory available).  
Configure as a simple contact closure or RS-232C port.  
Connect an optional wired remote commander.  
Camera FireWire Connector  
DV/I/O  
6-pin IEEE-1394a connector  
Isochronous 25Mb/s DV video I/O  
DR-HD100 supports 1080i/720p video I/O when used with  
HDV camcorders equipped with a 1394 connection like the  
JVC GY-HD100/101.  
DV Audio: embedded 2-channel (48kHz, 16-bit) or 2-channel  
(12-bit, 32kHz) audio, 720p/1080i HDV MPEG1 Audio Layer  
II.  
4-Channel Audio  
4-channel (12-bit, 32kHz) audio is available only with RawDV  
format.  
GY-HD10X Does Not Support 1080i  
The GY-HD10X companion camcorder does not support 1080i  
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Rear Panel  
The rear panel contains the following important items:  
Belt Clip Post  
Fan Intake  
Vent  
Battery  
Compartment  
Latch  
Do Not Block  
Battery  
Compartment  
Side Panel  
The side panel contains cooling vents as illustrated below.  
Cooling Vents  
Do Not Block  
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Bottom Panel  
The DR-HD100 bottom panel features a single 2-pin DC power  
connector. Connect the supplied AC power adapter here.  
Internal  
Speaker  
DC  
Power  
Connector  
Cooling Vent  
Do Not Block  
Internal Speaker  
An internal speaker provides alarms and audible feedback.  
To disable the audible feedback, go to the Settings menu and  
select ALARM OFF. However, the power, temperature, and disk  
capacity alarms are always active.  
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The DR-HD100 Menu System  
The DR-HD100 menu system provides access to all the functions  
available in the unit. Each of the screens below (except the Welcome  
and Home screens which come up automatically when the unit starts)  
are accessed by pressing the Left or Right navigation buttons. The  
functions of each of the selections on these screens is explained in  
Returning to the Top of Menu or Home screen  
To get to the top of any menu, press the Left button. To get back to the Home  
screen:  
Highlight the screen title at the top of the screen.  
Press the Select button.  
Welcome  
Only appears for several seconds upon power up.  
Home  
Gateway screen for all functions, it displays disk and  
operational status.  
Control  
Contains the following selections:  
Local  
JVC GY-HD  
Syncro Slave  
AV/C  
External  
Play From  
Provides lists to select play material from:  
Track List  
Reel List  
Play  
Contains the following Play selections:  
Play Clip  
Loop Clip  
Loop All  
Play All  
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Reels  
Allows selected clips to be marked for placement in  
particular Reels Folders.  
R0 0  
R1 1  
R2 2  
R3 3  
R4 4  
R5 5  
R6 6  
R7 7  
R8 8  
R9 9  
NONE  
Utilities  
Contains the following disk and clip functions:  
Organize Reel  
Organize OMF  
Organize PINN  
Delete Clip  
Format  
Repair Disk  
Repair Clip DV mode only  
File Name  
Upgrade  
System Reset  
Diagnostic  
Status  
Functions  
Contains user definable function button selections. Changing  
a setting with a Function button is identical to changing the  
setting in its corresponding menu. Refer to “Functions  
Screen” on page 70 for more information.  
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Setup  
Contains the controls for setting and reviewing the  
DR-HD100 configuration:  
Set Date (MM/DD/YY)  
Set Time (XX:XX:XX)  
View Firmware Version  
LCDLight ON  
LCDLight OFF  
LCDLight AUTO  
Alarm ON  
Alarm OFF  
Stop Frame DV mode only  
Stop Gray DV mode only  
Stop No Video  
EXT CTL OFF  
EXT CTL PAUSE  
EXT CTL FRAME DV mode only  
EXT CTL FILE  
TC EXT (external)  
TC REC RUN DV mode only  
TC FREE RUN DV mode only  
TC REGEN (regenerate) DV mode only  
TC SET  
UB SET  
TC DROP NTSC only  
TC NON-DROP NTSC only  
LCD Contrast  
HDD Mode  
Contains the following hard drive selections:  
DV Recorder  
HD Recorder  
DD Drive  
Use Ext. DR-HD  
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DV or HD Formats  
Following HDD mode is a menu of formats available for the  
type recorder selected in HDD mode.  
When selecting DV Recorder the following formats are  
shown:  
Raw DV  
AVI Type 1  
AVI Type 2  
Canopus AVI  
Matrox AVI  
Quicktime  
Avid OMF  
Quicktime 24p  
AVI Type 2 24p  
Pinnacle  
When selecting HD Recorder the format displayed is:  
M2T  
Record  
Contains the following recording functions:  
Normal  
Retro Disk  
Retro Cache  
Loop Record  
SNAP DV mode only  
Time Lapse DV mode only  
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Powering the DR-HD100  
The DR-HD100 operation without a battery installed.  
To operate the DR-HD100 without a battery installed,  
connect the unit to an AC power source.  
Before operating the DR-HD100 with battery power.  
It is first necessary to fully charge the battery. An uncharged  
battery, typically takes 2-3 hours to charge.  
Connecting the DR-HD100 to AC Power  
Attach the AC power cord to the DR-HD100 (with or without battery  
installed). The DR-HD100 is immediately ready for operation.  
To do this, connect the AC power as follows:  
Battery Pack  
DC Cable  
DC Power Port  
Step 1: Plug the cord from the power supply into the bottom of the  
DR-HD100.  
Step 2: Connect the line cord to the rectangular power supply.  
Step 3: Plug the line cord into an electric outlet.  
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Installing / Removing the Battery Pack  
Installing a Battery  
Battery  
Latch Hook  
Gently press DOWN  
while sliding battery pack  
FORWARD  
Latch Slot  
Latch  
Battery Pack Guides  
Step 1:  
Place the unit, so that the battery compartment is up.  
Step 2:  
Position the battery pack, as shown above, so that the latch  
hook is almost in the latch slot, and touching the floor of the  
battery compartment.  
Step 3:  
Step 4:  
Slide the battery forward while gently pressing down.  
Feel the battery slide along guides and seat itself.  
When seated, the battery latch clicks into place.  
Removing a Battery  
Step 1:  
Step 2:  
Slide the battery latch to the left and hold.  
Apply backward pressure to the battery pack at the triangle/  
arrow and gently slide the pack back about 1cm or 3/8 in.  
This is the reverse motion of inserting the battery.  
Remove the battery pack.  
Step 3:  
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Charging the Battery  
The battery begins charging anytime it is connected to AC power using  
the AC adapter supplied with the DR-HD100. The charge LED lights  
when the DR-HD100 is charging. For information on the charge LED,  
refer to the subsection “Top Panel” on page 10.  
Before the battery can be used it must charge until the battery status  
LED indicates the unit is fully charged (green).  
The Charge LED on the top of the DR-HD100 lights to show  
the battery is charging.  
An uncharged battery takes 2-3 hours to charge with the unit  
powered off.  
The battery provided with the DR-HD100 can supply power to  
the unit for about 90 minutes while in continuous Record or  
Playback mode.  
An optional high capacity battery (BATT-0009-01) capable of  
providing power for almost three hours of continuous  
recording is available from Focus Enhancements.  
Using FireWire to Charge DR-HD100  
It is possible to charge the DR-HD100 battery through the 1394 port on  
a computer provided that the computer outputs at least 15V through the  
port. To determine if this is possible, consult the computer’s  
specifications.  
Battery Use  
Misuse can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as  
burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, buttons, or beaded  
chains touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may  
complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot.  
Exercise care in handling a charged battery, particularly when  
placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal  
objects.  
Warning: Do Not Use Unapproved Battery Chargers  
Use of battery chargers not approved by Focus Enhancements  
could cause the battery to catch fire or explode.  
Use Only Original Focus Enhancements FS-BC Battery  
Chargers  
There are four versions of the optional FS-BC battery charger for  
use in various parts of the world.  
ASYF-0940-01 USA  
ASYF-0941-01 Europe  
ASYF-0943-01 United Kingdom  
ASYF-0944-01 Australia  
These optional battery chargers are available from either your  
local dealer or online at the Focus Enhancements web store,  
www.focusinfo.com/sales/store.  
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Connecting a DR-HD100 to a DV/HD  
Camcorder  
Before performing this procedure, make sure you have installed and  
Step 1: Connect the supplied Firewire cable to the “DV I/O” connector  
on the top of the DR-HD100.  
Step 2: Locate the FireWire/DV/iLink (or similar) connector on your  
video camera. It is located in different places depending upon the  
brand of camera. If you are unclear of its location, consult your  
video camera manual.  
DR-HD100 Supplied with 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire Cable  
A 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire, 1394, cable is provided with the  
DR-HD100.  
GY-HD100/101 FireWire Connector  
The FireWire connector on the GY-HD100/101 is located on the  
right side of the camera, behind the tape transport. For more  
information, refer to the GY-HD100/101 documentation.  
Step 3: Connect the other end of the FireWire, 1394, cable to your video  
camera.  
Step 4: Turn on the video camera.  
Step 5: Turn on the DR-HD100.  
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Record and Playback with the DR-HD100  
Before using the DR-HD100, set up the unit as outlined in the  
following sections:  
Power On the DR-HD100 .................................................... 22  
Select HDD Recorder Mode ................................................ 23  
Select a DV/HD File Format ................................................ 24  
Set Time and Date .............................................................. 25  
Record With the DR-HD100 ................................................ 27  
Manual Recording ............................................................... 29  
JVC GY-HD ......................................................................... 30  
Syncro Slave ....................................................................... 32  
External ............................................................................... 33  
Playback on the DR-HD100 ................................................ 34  
The values set in these procedures are fixed and persist through  
power cycles. To change them, repeat the steps outlined above.  
Power On the DR-HD100  
Step 1: Press the Power ON button for more than one second and release  
it.  
Power ON  
(Reset)  
Play  
Navigation  
Buttons  
Transport  
Buttons  
OFF (STOP)  
To power OFF,  
hold down for 3-5 seconds.  
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Step 2: The Welcome screen appears and displays while the  
The Home screen appears when the DR-HD100 initializes.  
FIRESTORE  
DR-HD100  
PORTABLE  
DTE RECORDER  
Step 3: The Home screen appears when the DR-HD100 first powers up.  
For more details about this screen, “Home Screen” on page 49.  
STOP 1-  
COUNTER  
00:00:14:02  
DISK 1  
168 min  
REEL  
SYNC DISP LOCK  
Select HDD Recorder Mode  
Step 1: Press the Right navigation button two times until the HDD Mode  
display appears.  
HDD MODE  
-DV RECORDER  
HD RECORDER  
DD DRIVE  
USE EXT DR-HD  
Step 2: Use the Down navigation button to highlight the recorder mode,  
either DV or HD.  
Step 3: Press the Select button on the navigation buttons.  
Step 4: Press the Left button to return to the menu title.  
Step 5: Press the Right button once and advance to the FORMAT screen.  
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Select a DV/HD File Format  
The formats displayed depend on the recorder mode selected in the  
previous step, for example DV RECORDER results in the following:  
DV FORMATS  
RAW DV  
-AVI TYPE1  
AVI TYPE2  
CANOPUS AVI  
Step 1: Use the Up and Down navigation buttons to select the DV file  
format that supports the preferred NLE system. A dash mark to  
the left of a list item indicates that it is the current selection. The  
default value is AVI Type 2.  
DV24p and PAL 25p Modes  
24p modes are only for use with camcorder's that are capable of  
DV-24p Advanced mode.  
PAL 25p camcorders require no special 25p DV format  
Check www.FireStore,com for supported Applications  
For a complete and up-to-date list of supported applications and  
their associated formats, visit the website:  
http://www.firestore.com  
Step 2: Press the center Select button on the navigation buttons.  
Step 3: Press the Left button to return to the menu title.  
Step 4: Press the Right button once and advance to the SETUP screen.  
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Set Time and Date  
Date and Time Must Be Set  
The date and time must be set because they are used in the DR-HD100 file  
naming function.  
Step 1: Press the Right navigation button several times until the Setup  
display appears on the screen as shown below:  
SETUP  
09 / 15 / 05  
11 : 21 : 13  
V 1 . 0. 0  
-LCDLIGHT ON  
Step 2: Use the Down navigation button to highlight the date and press  
the Right navigation button to access the SET DATE screen.  
SET DATE  
09 / 15 / 05  
MM / DD / YY  
BACK  
Step 3: Use the Up and Down navigation buttons to change the  
highlighted value. Use the Right and Left navigation buttons to  
highlight the Month, Day, and Year.  
Step 4: When complete, press the right-most Function button indicated  
as BACK on the screen. The new date will be indicated on the  
SETUP screen.  
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Step 5: Use the Down navigation button to select the time and press the  
Right navigation button. The following screen appears:  
SET TIME  
11 : 21 : 13  
HH : MM : SS  
BACK  
Step 6: Use the Up and Down navigation buttons to change the  
highlighted value. Use the Right and Left navigation buttons to  
highlight the Hour, Minute, and Second. (Time is indicated in  
24hr. mode.)  
Step 7: Press the right-most Function button indicated as BACK on the  
screen. The new date appears on the SETUP screen.  
The Time and Date are now set.  
Step 8: Press the Left navigation button followed by the Select button to  
return to the beginning screen.  
For more information on the Setup function, refer to the section,  
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Record With the DR-HD100  
There are four modes of recording with the DR-HD100.  
Manual Recording  
Control with the DR-HD100 transport buttons.  
JVC GY-HD  
This recording mode is tailored for use with the companion,  
JVC, GY-HD100/101. Set the JVC GY-HD100/101  
camcorder’s 1394 REC TRIGGER to SYNCRO, SPLIT, or  
SERIES to enable control of the DR-HD100.  
Syncro Slave  
Use this mode with camcorders that do not have DR-HD100  
compatible external control or tapeless trigger functionality.  
In this mode, the DR-HD100 watches the record status of the  
camcorder and replicates its actions. A tape must be in the  
camcorder for this mode to function.  
External  
Control recording with other camcorders that have  
DR-HD100 compatible external control or tapeless trigger  
capabilities.  
Before beginning recording, verify that:  
1. Time and date are set.  
2. Recording format is set.  
3. The DR-HD100 is connected to the video camera according  
4. Camera and DR-HD100 are powered on.  
5. Tape is loaded in the camera.  
External Control  
If the camcorder supports an external control function, then tapeless  
recording is possible. Otherwise, the DR-HD100 control panel keys  
must be used to control recording in LOCAL control mode when there  
is no tape in the camcorder.  
For a list of compatible camcorders, go to Focus Enhancements  
website at http://www.focusinfo.com.  
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Do Not Disconnect Power or FireWire Cable  
Never disconnect the power or the FireWire cable during a  
recording. This will cause file corruption.  
Loss of Power During Recording  
If power is lost during recording it is possible to repair the  
Troubleshooting: Counter Not Incrementing  
If the Counter does not increment while recording from the camera, it is  
an indication that there is no active connection between the DR-HD100  
and the camera.  
Verify that the DR-HD100 1394 DV I/O and the camera  
connections are secure. It may be necessary to unplug and then  
reconnect them.  
When a good connection is made, the Counter increments and  
recording starts.  
Verify Record Mode Matches Source Video Content and Format  
If in DV Recorder mode, HD content will not record properly. A NTSC or  
PAL DV source records only on a matching NTSC or PAL unit.  
Short Delay When Switching from VTR to Camera Mode  
When switching a camcorder from VTR to camera mode, there is a  
short (10-20 seconds) interval while the DR-HD100 re-establishes  
communications with the camcorder. If recording is started during this  
period, recording is delayed until the DR-HD100 finishes establishing  
communications with the camcorder.  
The DR-HD100 will NOT record a new clip if there are  
approximately two minutes, or less, space remaining on the  
internal disk drive.  
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Manual Recording  
Step 1:  
Step 2:  
Step 3:  
Set the video camera to Camera or Cam mode.  
Verify that an image appears in the viewfinder.  
On the DR-HD100, press Record once.  
This sets the DR-HD100 to Record-Pause mode.  
Record ꢁ  
Stop (OFF)  
Step 4:  
On the DR-HD100, press Record button a second time.  
The DR-HD100 begins to record. The timecode value is  
displayed on the screen.  
Step 5:  
Step 6:  
Press Stop (OFF) once to return the DR-HD100 to  
Record-Pause mode.  
Press Record and the DR-HD100 begins to record again  
on the same clip.  
Step 7:  
Step 8:  
Press Stop (OFF) twice to stop the recording.  
Press Record twice to begin recording a new clip.  
Creating a New File without Dropping Frames  
When in record mode, it is possible to break the recording into a  
separate, new file without dropping frames.  
Press Record and the DR-HD100 automatically creates a new clip.  
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JVC GY-HD  
The JVC GY-HD control setting is the preferred mode when  
using the companion GY-HD100/101 camcorder.  
Important GY-HD100 Setting  
When simultaneously recording to both tape and the DR-HD100, be certain  
to set the GY-HD100’s OTHERBACK SPACE [HDV] Menu selection to  
P-1394.  
With this setting there is a slightly delayed response to the record trigger.  
However, when OTHERBACK SPACE[HDV] is set to P-TAPE, the stream  
that the DR-HD100 records will contain discontinuities at every point that  
recording to tape is initiated. This will result in the loss of content.  
Step 1:  
Place the GY-HD100/101 into SYNCRO mode from the  
camcorder’s 1394 REC TRIGGER menu. Refer to the  
camcorder manual for details.  
Step 2:  
Step 3:  
Verify that the DR-HD100 is in STOP mode.  
From the DR-HD100 Home screen, press the Right  
navigation button several times until the CONTROL screen  
appears:  
CONTROL  
LOCAL  
-JVC GY-HD  
SYNCRO SLAVE  
AV / C  
Step 4:  
Use the Down navigation button to select JVC GY-HD. The  
dash on the left side of an item indicates it is the current  
selection. The default value is Local.  
Step 5:  
Step 6:  
Press the Select navigation button.  
The beginning screen returns and a Pause indicator  
appears in the upper left-hand corner. Next to this symbol,  
is a J indicating that GY-HD100/101 is now controlling the  
DR-HD100.  
Step 7:  
Now the DR-HD100 will respond to the camcorder’s  
record/record-pause trigger.  
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Series Record and Split Slave Control Modes  
Two additional control modes are available when the DR-HD100  
is teamed up with the JVC GY-HD100/101 camcorder: Series  
Record and Split Slave. To access these control modes, select  
either Series or Split mode from the GY-HD100/101 camcorder’s  
1394 REC TRIGGER menu. The DR-HD100 must be in JVC GY-HD  
mode for these modes to function, see “JVC GY-HD” on page 30.  
Series Record  
Series Record automatically starts recording to disk when a tape is close  
to the end of the record session. For more information about what  
happens once recording to disk begins, refer to the camcorder  
documentation.  
Split Slave  
In Split Slave mode, the GY-HD100/101 camcorder controls the DR-  
HD100 separately from the camcorder’s tape transport. The DR-HD100  
is slaved to the camcorder’s REC TRIGGER button, located on the  
GY-HD100/101’s left panel.  
Every time the Rec Trigger is pressed, the DR-HD100 begins  
recording in the selected recording mode.  
When the Rec Trigger is pressed again, the DR-HD100 enters  
REC/PAUSE mode. The only exception is if it is in Retro  
Record mode.  
Pressing the Rec Trigger a third time, restarts recording. A  
new track is created on the disk. Refer to camcorder  
documentation for more information.  
GY-HD100 OTHERBACK SPACE[HDV] Setting  
When using this mode, be certain to set the GY-HD100/101’s  
OTHERBACK SPACE[HDV] menu to P-1394.  
With this setting there is a slightly delayed response to the record  
trigger.However, when OTHERBACK SPACE[HDV] is set to P-  
TAPE, the stream that the DR-HD100 records will contain  
discontinuities at every point that recording to tape is initiated. This will  
result in the loss of content.  
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Syncro Slave  
CONTROL  
LOCAL  
JVC GY-HD  
-SYNCRO SLAVE  
AV / C  
This mode is for camcorders that do not have external control or  
the tapeless control functionality compatible with the DR-  
HD100.  
Syncro Slave mode requires that a tape be in the camcorder  
for operation.  
The DR-HD100 must be set to Syncro Slave control mode.  
In this mode, the DR-HD100 watches the record state of the  
camcorder and follows its actions.  
When Synchro Slave mode is entered from the menu, the Home  
screen appears with the Pause indicator displayed in the upper  
left-hand corner along with a Y that indicates that the DR-HD100  
is following the camcorder’s record state.  
Step 1:  
Step 2:  
Verify that the DR-HD100 is in STOP mode.  
From the DR-HD100 Home screen, press the Right  
navigation button several times until the CONTROL screen  
appears:  
Step 3:  
Use the Down navigation button to select Syncro Slave.  
The dash on the left side of an item indicates it is the current  
selection. The default value is Local.  
Step 4:  
Step 5:  
Press the Select navigation button.  
The beginning screen returns and a Pause indicator  
appears in the upper left-hand corner. Next to this symbol,  
is a Y indicating that DR-HD100 is now following the  
record state of the connected camcorder.  
Step 6:  
Now the DR-HD100 will record at the same time the  
camcorder records to tape.  
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External  
CONTROL  
JVC GY-HD  
SYNCRO SLAVE  
AV / C  
-EXTERNAL  
Use the External control mode with camcorders that are  
compatible with DR-HD100 external control or tapeless  
operation capabilities.  
When the DR-HD100 is in External mode, an E displays  
along with the tape state, indicating that the unit is in External  
mode.  
Use the camcorder’s REC button to Start and Stop the DR-  
HD100 tapeless recording.  
The camcorder’s External control or tapeless trigger function  
must be enabled for this mode to work.  
Refer to the camcorder User Manual for more details.  
Recording Timecode in the File  
Select EXT TC in the Setup menu. This option records the video  
camera timecode in the file. There are other timecode options  
Function buttons  
The tasks discussed above are available for programming into the function  
buttons. For information on setting up function buttons, refer to the section,  
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Playback on the DR-HD100  
Verify that both the video camera and the DR-HD100 are powered on  
and that they are connected together with the FireWire cable from the  
DR-HD100 DV/IO port to the camcorder 1394 port.  
Feature Availability on PAL Cameras  
This feature is not available on some PAL cameras.  
Step 1: Set the video camera to VTR or playback mode.  
Step 2: Navigate to the video clip to preview, using the DR-HD100 Left  
and Right transport control buttons.  
Play  
Forward  
Search  
Back  
Search  
Right  
Transport  
(Forward Index)  
Left  
Transport  
(Back Index)  
Step 3: Press the DR-HD100 Play button.  
Step 4: Search through the clips using the DR-HD100 Forward Search,  
Forward Index, Backward Index, or Backward Search  
buttons. Refer to “Navigation Buttons” on page 7 for more  
information on the function of these buttons.  
Camcorder Compatibility with External Players  
Some HD camcorders are not compatible with the external player  
functions Forward/Reverse Search and Pause.  
VTR/CAMERA Button  
On the JVC GY-HD100 camcorder, the VTR/Camera button is  
located on the left side of the camera in the recessed LCD  
compartment.  
Search Modes and HD Recorder Mode  
Slow-motion Forward Playback and all Reverse Playback search  
modes are not available when in HD Recorder mode.  
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DR-HD100:  
Using with a Computer  
Once video clips are recorded to the DR-HD100 it is possible to use  
those clips in most computer based DV/HD NLE systems. This  
section contains the following:  
Initial Setup ......................................................................... 36  
Mounting the DR-HD100 in Windows ................................. 37  
DR-HD100 and FAT 32........................................................ 39  
Dismounting the DR-HD100 (Windows)............................... 43  
Mounting the DR-HD100 (Macintosh) ................................. 44  
In the past, to get footage into an NLE system, it was necessary to  
capture / digitize the footage using a video capture card. For most DV  
and some HDV compatible NLE systems, DR-HD100 DTE  
functionality eliminates the capture stage. All that is necessary is the  
moving of the video files from the DR-HD100 to a computer.  
Recording for Unsupported NLE  
If a desired NLE is not supported by Focus Enhancements DTE, it is  
necessary to use the AV/C control to capture the video footage for editing.  
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DR-HD100: Using with a Computer  
To move video files from the DR-HD100 to a computer:  
Connect the DR-HD100’s Computer I/O 1394 port directly to  
a computer with an active OHCI compliant IEEE-1394  
FireWire port and the necessary FireWire disk drive drivers.  
For More Information  
Go to the FOCUS Enhancements' website (www.focusinfo.com) for  
more compatibility information.  
Use the DR-HD100 HDD Bypass mode, refer below for more  
information.  
The DR-HD100 is compatible with any computer system that can  
read FAT 32 volumes, such as Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP and Mac  
OS9/OS10.  
Initial Setup  
Step 1: Enter HDD mode and enable DD Drive.  
This step is required before mounting the DR-HD100 to a  
computer.  
On the DR-HD100 go to the HDD screen.  
Select DD Drive and Right arrow to Connect screen.  
Press Enable function button.  
Step 2: Connect the DR-HD100 through its COMPUTER I/O 1394 port  
to the computer system using a standard 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire  
cable.  
Step 3: Connect power to the drive if necessary.  
Step 4: Consult the computer’s documentation for more information.  
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Mounting the DR-HD100 in Windows  
Use this procedure for Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and ME.  
Step 1: On a Windows-based computer system, double click the My  
Computer icon on the top left hand corner of the desktop. A  
directory window appears.  
Step 2: Locate the DR-HD100 drive and open it.  
Often, it appears as a standard FireWire disk drive and may be  
labeled E:, F:, G:, and so on.  
Step 3: Open the DR-HD100 disk icon.  
Step 4: Open the folder with the most recent date code.  
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DR-HD100: Using with a Computer  
This folder may contain several different files. The video clips.  
can appear as:  
RawDV (.dv)  
AVI Type 1 - (YYYYMMDDHHMMSSa01)  
AVI Type 2 or AVI Type 2 24p - (YYYYMMDDHHMMSSb01)  
Canopus AVI - (YYYYMMDD-HHMMSSb01)  
Matrox AVI - (YYYYMMDD-HHMMSSm01  
This file has a separate .wav audio file per track.  
QuickTime or Quicktime 24p (.mov)  
Pinnacle - (YYYYMMDD-HHMMSSp01  
There are two separate .wav audio files per track.  
Avid OMF (.omf )  
OMF has two separate .aif audio files per track.  
DR-HD100 Video Clips in Reel Folder  
DR-HD100 permits the storing of video clips in either the  
standard file folder or a Reel folder. If video clips have been  
assigned to a Reel folder, it is necessary to run Organize  
Reels before attaching the DR-HD100 to a computer.  
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HD Resolution and Frames  
M2T filename format: YYYYMMDD-HHMMSSX01.m2t where  
the X is a letter indicating the resolution of the captured video file.  
The table below lists letters and associated resolutions. Not all  
HDV camcorders support these resolutions.  
X
d
b
c
a
e
f
Resolution  
X
D
B
C
A
E
F
Resolution  
720p, 23.976 fps  
720p, 24 fps  
720p, 25 fps  
720p, 29.97 fps  
720p, 30 fps  
720p, 50 fps  
720p, 59.94 fps  
720p, 60 fps  
576p, 50 fps  
480p, 60 fps  
1080i, 23.976 fps  
1080i, 24 fps  
1080i, 25 fps  
1080i, 29.97 fps  
1080i, 30 fps  
1080i, 50 fps  
1080i, 59.94 fps  
1080i, 60 fps  
g
h
y
z
G
H
DR-HD100 and FAT 32  
The FAT32 file system limits file size to a maximum of 2GB which,  
depending on record mode and resolution, approximately equals the  
following minutes of video:  
DV  
9 minutes  
13 minutes  
9 minutes  
720p  
1080i  
When clips exceed 2GB in size, the DR-HD100 automatically creates  
a new, file without dropping any frames. The two files have the same  
root filename but have different two digit suffixes that indicate the  
order of their creation, -01, -02, and so on. This process can produce  
as many sequential 2GB files as the drive can hold.  
With most DV and many HDV compatible NLE systems on Windows  
or Macintosh computers, it is possible to use clips within the timeline.  
Select the clips on the source volume, i.e. the connected DR-HD100,  
and import them directly into the NLE bin.  
This makes clips immediately available in the NLE timeline.  
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DR-HD100: Using with a Computer  
The high transfer speed of the DR-HD100 drive permits direct  
streaming of the clips to the NLE, thus eliminating the need to copy  
or transfer the clips before their use.  
Using Avid OMF Clips (Required for DV mode only)  
These steps are required when using Avid OMF formatted clips.  
The Avid OMF file format was developed for use with Avid editing  
products on Windows 2000, Windows XP or Mac 0SX. These  
products include Avid Xpress Pro, NewsCutter, and Media Composer  
Adrenaline (with the DV option).  
The Avid OMF file format creates three files simultaneously; one  
OMF video file and two separate AIF audio files. On the computer's  
desktop, the files appear similar to those shown below.  
On the DR-HD100, the video file (OMF) and the audio files (AIF)  
appear as one track.  
When an Avid OMF file is deleted, the DR-HD100 deletes the audio  
and video portions at the same time.  
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DR-HD100: Using with a Computer  
To use a DR-HD100 recorded Avid OMF file on an Avid NLE  
system, use the following procedure.  
ORGANIZE OMF Function  
If using the ORGANIZE OMF function on the DR-HD100 before connecting  
it to a computer, steps 2 and 3 are not necessary  
Step 1:  
Step 2:  
Step 3:  
Step 4:  
Locate and open the DR-HD100 drive folder.  
Create a new folder and name it OMFI MediaFiles.  
To do this in Windows, select File>New>Folder .  
To do this with Macintosh, select File>New Folder. Next,  
type OMFI MediaFiles.  
Step 5:  
Drag all the OMF and AIF files into the new folder:  
Do Not Drag in the files titled Desktop DB or Desktop  
DF.  
Step 6:  
Step 7:  
Step 8:  
Launch Avid.  
Open an existing project or create a new one.  
Select Tools>MediaTool. A screen similar to the  
following appears:  
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Step 9:  
Locate and select the DR-HD100 under Media Drive(s).  
If Drive Does Not Appear  
If the drive does not appear, check to make sure that the  
OMFI MediaFiles folder was created correctly with proper  
case and spacing.In addition, verify 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).  
Step 10: Verify that Master Clips is checked and press OK. The  
Media Tools Window, similar to the following, appears:  
Step 11: Create a new bin (select File -> New Bin) or open an  
existing bin in Avid.  
Step 12: Select all items in the Media Tools window (select Edit>  
Select All).  
Step 13: Drag the contents of the Media Tools Window into the bin.  
It is now possible to use these clips in the Avid timeline.  
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Dismounting the DR-HD100 (Windows)  
When finished working with the DR-HD100 and the computer, it is  
necessary to dismount DR-HD100 from the system  
Dismount DR-HD100 Before Powering Off  
It is important to dismount the DR-HD100 from the Windows  
system BEFORE powering down the unit.  
To do dismount the DR-HD100:  
Step 1: Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon at the bottom right side  
of the Windows task bar as shown below.  
Unplug or Eject Hardware Icon  
(Safely Remove Hardware)  
Step 2: Next, the computer system prompts to remove the connected  
DR-HD100. This begins the dismount process.  
Step 3: Select the message and click on it.  
The computer dismounts the DR-HD100 and then displays a  
message that it is now safe to remove the unit.  
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DR-HD100: Using with a Computer  
Mounting the DR-HD100 (Macintosh)  
Step 1: Start the Mac computer and connect the DR-HD100’s  
COMPUTER I/O port to the computer using a standard 6-pin to  
6-pin FireWire cable.  
When mounted, the DR-HD100 should appear on the computer's  
desktop as shown below:  
The DR-HD100 appears as a FAT32 volume with a PC label.  
Step 2: Locate the DR-HD100 on the desktop and open it up.  
Step 3: Open the folder with the most recent date code (for example,  
“20050127-110345-01”). It should look similar to the  
following:  
Before Connecting DR-HD100 to a Computer  
If clips have been assigned to a Reel folder: perform an Organize  
Reels before connecting the unit to a computer.  
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DR-HD100: Using with a Computer  
Dismounting the DR-HD100 (Macintosh)  
When finished working with the DR-HD100 and the Macintosh it is  
necessary to dismount the unit from the system.  
Dismount DR-HD100 Before Powering Off  
It is important to dismount the DR-HD100 from the Mac system  
BEFORE powering down the DR-HD100.  
To dismount the DR-HD100 from a Mac:  
Step 1: Select the DR-HD100 on the computer's desktop. It is marked  
with a PC symbol.  
Step 2: Drag the drive into the trash or use the eject button. This  
dismounts the particular disk drive.  
Step 3: It is now safe to remove the DR-HD100.  
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Mounting Hardware  
Mounting DR-HD100 to a Camcorder  
Mount the DR-HD100 to your camcorder using the optional  
Camcorder Mount Kit (P/N ASYF-0849-01). For more information  
about this kit or to order it, contact Focus Enhancements:  
Telephone:  
Address:  
408-866-8300  
Focus Enhancements, Inc.  
1370 Dell Avenue  
Campbell, CA. 95008  
www.focusinfo.com  
Clipping to a Belt  
Belt Mount Clip  
Front View  
Side View  
DR-HD100  
Belt Clip Post  
A belt mount clip is included with the DR-HD100. This mount is  
similar to those used with cellular telephones. Attach the belt mount  
to the belt clip post on the rear of the DR-HD100 and push it down to  
lock it in position. The belt clip can ratchet to various positions when  
attached to a belt.  
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DR-HD100 Functions  
This section contains information on the following LCD displays:  
General Screen Information ................................................ 48  
Record Screens .................................................................. 52  
HDD Mode Screen .............................................................. 57  
Format Screen .................................................................... 60  
HD Format Screen .............................................................. 61  
Setup Screens ..................................................................... 62  
Functions Screen ................................................................ 70  
Utilities Screen .................................................................... 74  
Control Screen .................................................................... 89  
DR-HD100 screens are organized in a flat hierarchy. Every screen has  
a unique name, and it is possible to cycle continuously through the  
screens using the Left and Right navigation buttons.  
Use the Up and Down navigation buttons to cycle through screen  
items (selections).  
Use the Select Navigation button to make a choice.  
Navigation Tip: Jump to Top of Display Using the Left Button  
When navigating through the LCD displays and scrolling down into the  
menu, press the Left navigation button on the front panel and immediately  
return to the top of the display, which allows navigating to other displays.  
Jump to Home display Using Select Button  
To return immediately to the Home Screen, navigate to the menu title at the  
top of the screen and press the Select button.  
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General Screen Information  
The DR-HD100 LCD displays are organized by function with each  
screen displaying a list of items. An item can be:  
A value that can be set, such as the date.  
A switch similar to a check box, that can be enabled along  
with other options in the display.  
A switch similar to a radio button, that belongs to a family of  
options, in which only one can be active at any time.  
A link to another display, which is indicated by a  
.
Menu Title  
Appears at the top of the  
display and identifies its  
topic or function.  
SETUP  
01 / 16 / 06  
09 : 30 : 19  
V 1 . 0. 0  
-LCDLIGHT ON  
Navigation  
Use the Up and Down  
Use the Left or Right  
navigation buttons to move  
to the previous or next  
display.  
navigation buttons to move  
between the items in the  
display.  
Welcome Screen  
The Welcome screen appears briefly after boot-up, and automatically  
switches to the Home screen when the DR-HD100 is ready for  
operation.  
FIRESTORE  
DR-HD100  
PORTABLE  
DTE RECORDER  
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Home Screen  
The Home screen is read only and has no navigable items. To leave  
the Home screen use either the Left or Right Navigation button.  
2
1
3
5
STOP 1-  
11  
12  
COUNTER  
4
00:00:14:02  
DISK 1  
168 min  
6
10  
REEL  
SYNC DISP LOCK  
8
9
7
1. Current Function: Symbol and Description  
2. Volume Disk Number  
The volume number is always 1 unless multiple DR-HD100’s  
3. Clip Number  
Number of the current video clip, i.e. 001 for clip 1.  
The system can hold a maximum number of 999 clips.  
4. Battery Life Gauge  
This gauge is accurate only when the unit is powered  
exclusively from the battery.  
5. Timecode Value  
Either Drop Frame - 00;00;00;00 or, Non Drop Frame -  
00:00:00:00.  
6. Time remaining on the disk.  
7. FA Functions with SYNC as the default, refer to “Functions  
Screen” on page 70 for more information.  
8. FB Functions with DISP as the default, refer to “Functions  
Screen” on page 70 for more information.  
9. FC Functions with LOCK as the default, refer to “Functions  
Screen” on page 70 for more information.  
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10. Reel Display  
In Record or Playback modes, this item displays the particular  
REEL that a clip is located in or, has been marked to. If in  
PLAY FROM > REEL LIST mode, the REEL appears in  
brackets for example, [REEL]. This area is blank if NO REEL  
has been selected.  
11. DISP information field that displays data type.  
12. DISP information field that displays current data.  
DISP (display) Information Fields  
Use the DISP function button to display current operation  
information fields 11 and 12. The data shown depends on the  
mode of operation, i.e. DV or HD Recorder.  
Pressing the DISP button advances the display to the next  
category of information. Below is a table of the data types and  
data available with DISP.  
Field  
Data Type /  
Number  
Data Description  
11  
12  
COUNTER  
Shows frame count of current video clip during record or  
playback.  
11  
12  
REMAINING  
Record: counts down number of available frames  
remaining, as time, on a specific disk.  
Playback: displays time remaining of the current clip.  
11  
12  
DV (NTSC or PAL) or HD (see note following table)  
Record: displays the external timecode value being  
generated by a camcorder or other device during a  
recording session. Timecode mode must be set to EXT  
TC for this function to operate, refer to “TIME CODE  
Playback: displays the embedded DV timecode value in  
a particular track.  
11  
12  
UB NTSC  
Displays the set user bit value in a particular clip. A user  
bit value must be added for this to display, refer to “UB  
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11  
12  
ABSOLUTE  
Displays an absolute timecode value for the particular  
session: the sum of all COUNTER timecodes on  
connected volumes.  
Absolute is primarily used when setting the DR-HD100  
to AV/C mode and controlling it with an external FireWire  
device, such as a computer.  
DV (NTSC or PAL) and HD  
The information displayed in fields 11 and 12 depends, in part, on which  
Recorder Mode is set.  
DV RECORDER  
Line 11 displays the Standard Definition (SD) video format. It can not be  
changed.  
HD RECORDER  
Line 11 displays the HD resolution of the current track which depends on  
the camcorder in use with the DR-HD100 HD unit. Possible values are:  
1080/50i TC  
1080/60i TC  
720/30p TC  
720/25p TC  
720/24p TC  
576/50p TC  
480/60p TC  
Refer to the camcorder manual for supported resolutions.  
DR-HD100 System Information Screens  
The DR-HD100 automatically creates information screens to indicate  
conditions such as high temperature, power remaining, or drive  
capacity remaining.  
WARNING  
5%  
POWER  
REMAINING  
OK  
Press OK to clear the screen and return to the last screen.  
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DR-HD100 Functions  
Record Screens  
RECORD  
NORMAL  
-RETRO DISK  
RETRO CACHE  
LOOP RECORD  
The Record screen permits setting the DR-HD100 to various  
recording modes, depending on the model:  
NORMAL  
RETRO DISK  
RETRO CACHE  
LOOP RECORD  
SNAP DV modes only  
TIME LAPSE DV modes only  
Once a record mode is selected, the recorder remains in that mode  
until a different mode is chosen. Exiting the Record screen and  
returning to Home, enables the selected recording mode.  
To verify that the digital recorder is set to the correct recording mode,  
refer to the upper left-hand of the Home screen where the recorder  
mode is displayed.  
Record Mode Indicator  
(Retro Cache)  
C
STOP 1 -  
Symbol  
Indicates  
L
C
Retro Disk  
Retro Cache  
Loop Record  
Snap Record  
Time Lapse  
O
SNAP  
T
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For more about LCD display symbols and text, see “LCD Display  
Normal Record  
This is the standard recording mode.  
All control is from the DR-HD100 front panel.  
Initially, the Home screen displays STOP.  
Pressing Record puts the DR-HD100 into II REC PAUSE  
mode.  
Pressing Record a second time puts the DR-HD100 into  
REC mode.  
Retro Cache Record Mode  
RETRO CACHE  
:00  
:SS  
This line is not active:  
reference only.  
BACK  
The Retro Cache mode insures that important material at the very  
start of a recording session is captured. Retro Cache stores in the on  
board memory a continuous loop of video captured by video camera  
during pauses. Pressing Record begins active recording at the last  
frame stored in the cache. The resulting video clip has the cached  
video at the beginning.  
Retro Cache is available in Local, JVC GY-HD, Syncro Slave, and  
External control modes.  
Set the length of video that the Retro Cache should store: 0 to 10  
seconds.  
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Retro Disk Record Mode  
RETRO DISK  
HDD AVAIL:  
176 min  
RETRO TIME:  
010 min  
This is the only  
editable line on screen.  
BACK  
The Retro Disk mode records video in a continuous loop to a user-  
defined portion of disk space. Pressing Record seamlessly begins  
active recording. The Retro Disk session is appended to the beginning  
of the new clip. The result is a set of clips beginning with the cached  
video and continuing with the newly recorded video.  
When calculating the amount of hard disk space needed for a  
Retro Disk record session, always include additional space  
beyond the recording requirements. The added space depends  
on the length of the loop.  
Loops less than 60 minutes, need an additional 1 minute of  
unused disk space.  
Loops 60 minutes and greater, require an additional 2GB of  
unused disk space.  
When looping less than one hour, Retro Disk records the  
loop in a series of 1 minute clips.  
Retro Disk is available in Local, JVC GY-HD, Syncro Slave and  
External control modes.  
When Retro Disk is set, the symbols L (Record and L)  
appear in the DR-HD100 display.  
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Loop Record  
Loop Record is similar to Retro Disk.  
Loop Record continuously records a series of video clips to available  
disk space. When all available disk space is used, Loop Record  
begins sequentially replacing the earliest clip with the most recent.  
The size of the video clip depends on the length of the loop.  
Loops of 60 minutes or less are recorded in one-minute clips.  
Loops greater than 60 minutes, are recorded in 2GB clips.  
When the capacity of the disk is reached, one additional clip is  
created. The size of the last clip depends on the length of the  
loop i.e., one-minute or 2GB. The disk must have at least 30  
minutes of disk space available for this functionality.  
Saving Loop Record Clips  
Press STOP during a record session.  
The DR-HD100 stops recording and saves the current LOOP RECORD  
session clips to a folder on the disk.  
Snap Record DV modes only  
Use Snap to record individual frames. In Snap mode, pressing  
Record captures individual frames. All the frames recorded in the  
same session are stored in a single file.  
To start a new SNAP record session, place the unit in STOP  
between SNAP records.  
Snap Record is available only in DV modes of operation.  
Use Snap in Local, JVC GY-HD, Syncro Slave, and External  
control modes.  
Removing power from the DR-HD100 in the midst of a Snap  
recording session causes the unit to return to Normal  
recording mode when it powers back up.  
Another Method to Capture Single Frames  
An alternative to Snap is EXT CTL FRAME. For more information see  
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Time Lapse Record DV modes only  
TIME LAPSE  
00:00:00:00  
This line is not active:  
reference only.  
HH:MM:SS:FF  
BACK  
Time lapse provides the ability to record a single frame at specific  
time intervals, for example one frame per minute, 00:01:00:00. Time  
lapse applications can include capturing the traffic on city streets, the  
growth of a plant from seed to maturity, and construction projects.  
Features of the Time Lapse function include:  
All the captured frames are recorded in a single clip.  
The time between recording periods can be set in frames,  
seconds, minutes, and hours.  
The maximum time between recorded frames is 24 hours.  
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DR-HD100 Functions  
HDD Mode Screen  
HDD MODE  
-DV RECORDER  
HD RECORDER  
DD DRIVE  
>
USE EXT DR-HD  
This screen displays the following items:  
DV RECORDER  
This sets the DR-HD100 as a DV recorder.  
Connect the camera to the DR-HD100 DV I/O port using a  
FireWire cable.  
HD RECORDER  
This sets the DR-HD100 as an HD recorder.  
Connect the camera to the DR-HD100 DV I/O port using a  
FireWire cable.  
Recording in this mode only works with HDV camcorders  
that have a 1394 FireWire connector and that support an HD  
resolution, such as 1080i or 720p.  
Switching Between Recorder Modes (DV and HD)  
Switching between recorder modes resets the RECORDER mode to  
Power-cycle After Changing Recorder Modes  
It is recommended that the DH-HD100 be power-cycled after switching  
RECORDER modes.  
DD DRIVE  
Use this option when connecting the DR-HD100 to a  
computer. The DR-HD100 functions as a volume visible to  
the computer. In addition, this setting permits the connecting  
of multiple DR-HD100s together to increase recording space.  
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USE EXT DR-HD  
Use this option when longer recording times are needed. USE  
EXT DR-HD permits the connecting of two DR-HD100  
together to provide more disk storage for longer recording.  
One unit acts as the master with the other as a slave: the  
master records to itself until full and then continues recording  
on the slave unit.  
Identifying Master/Slave Volumes During Record/Playback  
When two DR-HD100s are in combined via USE EXT DR-HD and in  
either Record or Playback mode, the volume on the Home screen will  
display 1-xxx when the master unit is recording or playing back and 2-  
xx if it is the slave.  
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Setting Up Master and Slave DR-HD100  
4
1
Master DR-HD100  
Slave DR-HD100  
2
3
STOP 1 - 001  
COUNTER  
CONNECT  
COMPUTER THEN  
ENABLE BYPASS  
SUCCESS  
EXIT  
00 : 00 : 00 : 00  
DISK 1  
000min  
SYNC DISP LOCK  
Step 1: Connect the camcorder to the master DR-HD, DV I/O connector  
using the supplied FireWire cable.  
Step 2: Master  
Power on unit.  
Go to the HDD Mode menu screen and enable  
USE EXT DR-HD.  
Step 3: Connect the DR-HD100s through the units Computer I/O  
connectors using a 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable.  
Step 4: Slave  
Power on the unit  
Go to the HDD Mode screen and enable DD DRIVE.  
Step 5: Master  
Begin recording or playback using the master DR-HD100.  
Use DD Drive Mode when Connecting to a PC  
It is important to take the master DR-HD100 out of USE EXT  
DR-HD mode before attempting to connect to a computer.  
To do this, select DD DRIVE from the HDD Mode screen.  
This returns use of the unit to hard disk mode.  
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DR-HD100 Functions  
Format Screen  
DV Formats  
DV FORMATS  
-RAW DV  
AVI TYPE 1  
AVI TYPE 2  
CANOPUS AVI  
DV formats include:  
RAW DV  
AVI TYPE 1  
AVI TYPE 2  
CANOPUS AVI  
MATROX AVI  
QUICKTIME  
AVID OMF  
QUICKTIME 24P (NTSC only)  
AVI TYPE 2 24P (NTSC only)  
PINNACLE  
Using Organize PINN and Organize OMF  
AVID OMF and PINNACLE formats require using the Utilities functions,  
Organize PINN or Organize OMF respectively. Refer to the section, “Utilities  
Formats for 25P Applications  
Use standard file formats for all 25P applications except AVID OMF. OMF is  
not compatible with 25P DV streams.  
The latest DTE supported applications and file formats are listed on  
the Focus Enhancements website: www.focusinfo.com.  
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HD Format Screen  
HD FORMATS  
-M2T  
The latest DTE supported applications and file formats are listed on  
the Focus Enhancements website: www.focusinfo.com.  
Check regularly for updates.  
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DR-HD100 Functions  
Setup Screens  
SETUP  
10 / 10 / 05  
21 : 10: 50  
V 1. 0. 0  
-LCDLIGHT ON  
The items on the Setup Screen are grouped by function. Within the  
function the items act like radio buttons, i.e. when one is active the  
others are not.  
In some cases, such as the Date, a settings screen appears. To return  
from a settings screen, use the BACK function button.  
The items displayed on the Setup screen include:  
DATE Displayed  
TIME Displayed  
VERSION Displayed  
LCDLIGHT ON Group Default  
LCDLIGHT OFF  
LCDLIGHT AUTO  
ALARM ON Group Default  
ALARM OFF  
STOP FRAME; (1st frame of current clip) Group Default  
STOP GRAY  
STOP NO VIDEO  
EXT CTL OFF Group Default  
EXT CTL PAUSE  
EXT CTL FRAME  
EXT CTL FILE  
TC EXT Group Default  
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TC REC RUN DV mode only  
TC FREE RUN DV mode only  
TC REGEN DV mode only  
TC SET  
UB SET  
TC DROP NTSC only  
TC NON-DROP Default, NTSC only  
LCD CONTRAST  
Date and Time Must Be Set  
The date and time must be set. They are used in the DR-HD100 file naming  
Date  
SET DATE  
09 / 18 / 05  
MM / DD / YY  
BACK  
Time  
SET TIME  
10 : 50 : 40  
HH : MM : SS  
BACK  
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Version  
VERSION  
1.0.0.01010106  
NTSC  
DR-HD100  
BACK  
This screen displays:  
DR-HD100 Firmware version  
SD video of the unit.  
DR-HD100 model  
LCD Light On, Off, Auto  
These items enable or disable the DR-HD100's LCD's backlight.  
LCDLIGHT ON Group Default  
keeps the backlight on permanently.  
LCDLIGHT OFF  
Keeps the backlight off permanently.  
LCDLIGHT AUTO  
Turns off the backlight after one minute, pressing any button  
pad button turns the backlight back on.  
Any information screen turns the backlight on.  
Alarm On, Off  
Default is On.  
When the alarm is enabled, pressing any button on the DR-  
HD100 produces audio feedback.  
The DR-HD100 alarm triggers when conditions such as low  
battery charge, low disk space, or over heating occur.  
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When Alarm is set to Off, the audio feedback for the buttons  
is disabled, however the alarm will still sound for low power,  
high heat, or low disk space conditions.  
Stop Frame, Gray, No video  
These settings determine the DR-HD100 video output when it is in  
STOP mode.  
STOP FRAME Group Default (DV only)  
Displays the first frame of the clip.  
STOP GRAY (DV only)  
Displays a black frame.  
STOP NO VIDEO  
Video output is Off.  
EXT CTL OFF, Pause, Frame, File  
These options permit the use of an external device to control the DR-  
HD100 through the optional RS-232 cable.  
RS-232 Cable Available from Focus Online Store  
The RS-232 cable required to connect the DR-HD100 to an external control  
device is Focus part number CBLA-0113-01. It and other accessories  
mentioned in this manual are available at https://www.focusinfo.com/sales/  
store.  
EXT CTL OFF  
Use this option when connecting an external device using an  
RS232C cable.  
This requires the use of a a 3.5mm-to-DB9 adapter cable,  
plugged into DR-HD100 Control port.  
In Local mode, select this item to control the DR-HD100  
with the optional wired remote control unit.  
The following options permit control functions to occur from a  
simple contact closure.  
EXT CTL PAUSE  
Controls Pause and Resume during a record or playback  
session.  
EXT CTL FRAME DV Mode Only  
Captures a single frame of video and records it to a file. Each  
time this function is triggered, it sequentially adds another  
frame to the same file until stopped.  
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EXT CTL FILE  
Creates a new file during a record session without losing  
frames.  
TIME CODE EXT, REC RUN, FREE RUN, REGEN  
The following are timecode (TC) functions.  
TC EXT Group Default  
Records the incoming source timecode. If the timecode is not  
running, the DR-HD100 records the same timecode number  
in each recorded frame. Choose TC EXT mode to clear any  
stored number.  
TC REC RUN DV mode only  
In this mode, after a power cycle, the DR-HD100 starts its TC  
record count using the TC SET value. Later recordings add to the  
last value recorded. A power cycle resets the TC record value to the  
TC SET value.  
TC FREE RUN DV mode only  
This function causes the DR-HD100 to begin counting from  
the value stored by TC SET.  
A number entered through TC SET is not stored and available  
to the DR-HD100 until exiting TC SET. Only then does the  
DR-HD100 begin counting using that number.  
TC REGEN DV mode only  
When the DR-HD100 powers up in TC REGEN mode, it:  
Reads the timecode of the last track recorded.  
Adds 1 to the number.  
Stores the new timecode as the number that will be assigned to  
the first frame of the next recording session.  
If the drive is empty, i.e. no existing recordings with , the  
DR-HD100 uses the TC SET value.  
TC SET and UB SET Can Be Set at the Same Time  
Both parameters, TC SET and UB SET, may be set and are not mutually  
exclusive as in some groups, i.e. LCDLIGHT.  
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TC SET  
TC SET  
00 : 00 : 00 : 00  
HH : MM : SS : FF  
BACK  
The Timecode Set parameter stores a user defined timecode in the  
DR-HD100’s non-volatile memory. This value is available for use by  
the DR-HD100 immediately after exiting TC SET.  
TC FREE RUN  
The DR-HD100 uses this value on the next recording after it  
is set in TC SET.  
TC REGEN  
This is the starting value when using an empty hard disk  
drive for recording.  
TC REC RUN  
This is the value used to begin every recording session after a  
power cycle.  
The TC SET value is only actively applied when the unit is in  
DV RECORDER mode.  
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DR-HD100 Functions  
UB SET  
UB SET  
FF : FF : FF : FF  
BACK  
The User Bit Set function provides the ability to change the user bits  
in the timecode recorded in the video files.  
Timecode values are not set when in TC EXT mode.  
Professional applications employ user bits to add metadata to  
recordings to assist in post production. For example, multiple  
cameras are used during a shoot. Each DR-HD100 has a unique UB  
setting that identifies it and the camera it serves. Later, the user bits  
are used to determine from which camera station the footage was  
recorded.  
The UB SET value is only actively applied when the unit is in  
DV RECORDER mode.  
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DR-HD100 Functions  
TC DROP, NON-DROP NTSC only  
These parameters are only available for NTSC and only one may be  
enabled at a time. Drop and non-drop enable and disable the drop-  
frame function that modifies how the timecode is calculated during  
recording. These options are only applied when the unit is in DV  
RECORDER mode.  
TC DROP  
Enables the drop-frame function:  
Frames 00 and 01 are dropped from each minute of video  
recorded.  
Exception The first minute of each hour is not dropped.  
TC NON-DROP Group Default  
Disables drop-frame. No frames are dropped during  
recording and the timecode reflects the actual time during  
recording.  
Use with TC FREE RUN or TC REGEN  
TC DROP and TC NON-DROP may only be set when using the TC FREE  
RUN or TC REGEN settings.  
LCD CONTRAST  
SET CONTRAST  
VALUE: 00  
BACK  
Use this function to adjust the contrast of the LCD display for easier  
viewing.  
Step 1: Use the Right navigation button to go to the SET CONTRAST  
submenu.  
Step 2: Use the Up and Down navigation buttons to increase and  
decrease the contrast number.  
Step 3: Press BACK when done.  
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DR-HD100 Functions  
Functions Screen  
The Functions buttons FA, FB, and FC provide convenient Home  
screen shortcuts by acting as toggle switches for specific system  
settings. The Home screen below is an example of the information  
displayed.  
STOP 1-  
COUNTER  
00 : 00 : 20 : 15  
DISK 1  
168 min  
DD  
Reel receiving  
clips.  
R1  
DISP  
Function Keys  
FA  
FB  
FC  
Function Groups  
Function settings are user-assignable and available in the Functions  
screen. Changing a setting with a Function button has the same effect  
as manually changing the setting.  
FUNCTIONS  
-FA JVC GY-HD  
FA SYNC  
FA AV / C  
FA EXTERNAL  
There are three groups of functions FA, FB, and FC displayed  
via the Functions screen.  
The function groups are independent of each other.  
In each group only one selection is active at a time.  
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DR-HD100 Functions  
Functions List  
A list of the Function button menu is below. In each group, the default  
selection is listed first.  
MENU  
Appears on LCD as…  
FA JVC GY-HD  
JVC  
Toggles between JVC GY-HD and LOCAL control modes.  
FA SYNC  
SYNC  
Toggles between SYNCRO and LOCAL record control. Default  
FA AV/C  
AV/C (Toggles between AV/C and LOCAL control)  
EXTL (Toggles between External TRIGGER and LOCAL control)  
REEL Increments current reel number  
R0 Marks Current Clip to Reel 0,  
R1 Marks Current Clip to Reel 1,  
R2 Marks Current Clip to Reel 2,  
R3 Marks Current Clip to Reel 3,  
R4 Marks Current Clip to Reel 4,  
R5 Marks Current Clip to Reel 5,  
R6 Marks Current Clip to Reel 6,  
R7 Marks Current Clip to Reel 7,  
R8 Marks Current Clip to Reel 8,  
R9 Marks Current Clip to Reel 9,  
LCD1/LCD0 LCD On/Off Toggle  
FA External  
FA REELS  
FA R0-0  
FA R1-1  
FA R2-2  
FA R3-3  
FA R4-4  
FA R5-5  
FA R6-6  
FA R7-7  
FA R8-8  
FA R9-9  
FA LCD ON/OFF  
FA LCD AUTO  
FA BLANK  
LCDA/LCD0 LCD Auto On/Off Toggle  
No Function.  
FB DISP  
FB ALARM  
FB FILE  
DISP (Toggles the different TC display modes) (Default)  
ALRM/MUTE Turns the DR-HD100 alarm on or off.  
FILE (Toggles between normal and display of the file name)  
REEL Increments current reel number  
FB REELS  
FB R0-0  
R0 Marks Current Clip to Reel 0,  
FB R1-1  
R1 Marks Current Clip to Reel 1,  
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MENU  
Appears on LCD as…  
FB R2-2  
FB R3-3  
FB R4-4  
FB R5-5  
FB R6-6  
FB R7-7  
FB R8-8  
FB R9-9  
FB BLANK  
R2 Marks Current Clip to Reel 2,  
R3 Marks Current Clip to Reel 3,  
R4 Marks Current Clip to Reel 4,  
R5 Marks Current Clip to Reel 5,  
R6 Marks Current Clip to Reel 6,  
R7 Marks Current Clip to Reel 7,  
R8 Marks Current Clip to Reel 8,  
R9 Marks Current Clip to Reel 9,  
No Function.  
FC LOCK  
LOCK/UNLK Locks the buttonpad (Default) - toggles between  
LOCK and UNLK <Unlock>  
FC DV/DD  
FC REELS  
FC R0-0  
FC R1-1  
FC R2-2  
FCR3-3  
DD Toggles DR-HD100 between DV/HD and HDD Modes  
REEL Increments current reel number  
R0 Marks Current Clip to Reel 0,  
R1 Marks Current Clip to Reel 1,  
R2 Marks Current Clip to Reel 2,  
R3 Marks Current Clip to Reel 3,  
R4 Marks Current Clip to Reel 4,  
R5 Marks Current Clip to Reel 5,  
R6 Marks Current Clip to Reel 6,  
R7 Marks Current Clip to Reel 7,  
R8 Marks Current Clip to Reel 8,  
R9 Marks Current Clip to Reel 9,  
No Function.  
FC R4-4  
FC R5-5  
FC R6-6  
FC R7-7  
FC R8-8  
FC R9-9  
FC BLANK  
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Assigning Clips to Reels  
STOP 1-  
COUNTER  
00 : 00 : 20 : 15  
DISK 1  
168 min  
Currently  
Selected REEL  
R1  
REEL  
R2  
R1  
Function FA  
set to FA REELS  
Function FB  
set to FB R2-2  
Function FC  
set to FC R1-1  
The function buttons are a quick way to mark video clips during  
recording. The Functions menu offers two types of markers to  
use, as an example FA REELS and FB R2-2.  
FA REELS  
Selecting the FA REELs programs the DR-HD100 to mark  
the clips to the currently selected reel. The current reel is  
indicated in the line above the FA function reel selection.  
FB R2-2  
Setting a function button to this type of marker, instructs the  
DR-HD100 to mark the current clip as belonging to the  
REEL R2.  
Blank  
Functions identified as Blank are inactive.  
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DR-HD100 Functions  
Utilities Screen  
UTILITIES  
ORGANIZE REEL  
ORGANIZE OMF  
ORGANIZE PINN  
DELETE CLIP  
The Utilities available are:  
ORGANIZE REEL  
ORGANIZE OMF  
ORGANIZE PINN  
DELETE CLIP  
FORMAT  
REPAIR DISK  
REPAIR CLIP  
FILE NAME  
UPGRADE  
DV mode only  
SYSTEM RESET  
DIAGNOSTIC  
STATUS  
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Organize Reel  
This selection places all files identified as a REEL clip during  
recording or playback into the appropriate reel folder. You can import  
this folder directly into most DV NLE bins.  
Organize OMF  
When files are recorded in the AVID OMF file format, this selection  
allows you to take all the OMF and AIF audio files at the end of a  
recording session and place 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 Xpress DV's Media Tool enabling  
direct import of files into the Avid timeline. Refer to the section,  
for more information.  
Organize PINN  
This selection organizes clips for use with Pinnacle Liquid series  
NLE systems. Products such as the Pinnacle file format were created  
for use with products such as Pinnacle Liquid Edition. The Pinnacle  
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 ALE file for each recording session is also  
created which contains timecode data. This file must be kept with the  
media.  
Once clips have been imported into Liquid Edition, an Index file is  
created on the disk drive for each clip. Do not delete this file since it  
is required to continue work in the particular project.  
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DR-HD100 Functions  
Delete Clip  
DELETE CLIP  
CLIP 001  
YES  
BACK  
Use this item to delete a selected clip.  
Step 1: From the Utilities screen, go to the DELETE CLIP screen.  
Step 2: Enter the number of the clip to be deleted using the Up and Down  
navigation buttons.  
Step 3: Press the YES function key.  
The selected clip is deleted.  
Step 4: Press BACK to return to the Utilities screen.  
When a clip is deleted, the DR-HD100 re-organizes and displays the  
remaining clips in sequence. For instance, if there are three clips on  
the disk: 1-001, 1-002, 1-003. If clip 1-002 is deleted, the remaining  
clips are reorganized and clip 1-003 becomes clip 1-002. However the  
base file names are not affected.  
Use Delete Clip Sparingly  
Using the delete clip can cause disk fragmentation that reduces disk drive  
performance and can impact both Playback and Record. To defragment the  
disk or if more disk space is needed:  
Transfer all content from the DR-HD100.  
Perform the FORMAT utility, see “Format Disk” on page 77.  
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DR-HD100 Functions  
Format Disk  
FORMAT DISK  
PRESS YES TO  
ERASE ALL DATA  
YES  
BACK  
Prevent lost frames due to file fragmentation by formatting the  
DR-HD100 before each recording session.  
Save Files Before Formatting  
The formatting process erases all data on the disk and is not  
reversible. Backup all files and clips on the DR-HD100 before  
formatting.  
This selection formats the disk as follows:  
Step 1: From the Utilities screen, go to Format Disk.  
Step 2: Select YES to begin formatting.  
A status screen displays progress of the formatting and at  
completion displays the message:  
Complete indicating Repair Disk was successful.  
Aborted indicating that there were errors and the repair did not  
complete.  
Step 3: Press BACK to return to the Utilities screen.  
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DR-HD100 Functions  
Repair Disk  
REPAIR DISK  
PRESS YES TO  
REPAIR DISK  
YES  
BACK  
Use this function if a recording session does not complete properly  
and there is a question that the file may be damaged. For example,  
recording terminates due to a loss of power to the DR-HD100. Repair  
Disk scans the entire disk drive checking for and repairing file errors  
and incomplete files. When the file is repaired it is can be used in the  
NLE system.  
Corrupted Files May Need More Repairs  
After running Repair Disk some files may still need further work to restore  
them. In such a case, run the utility Repair Clip, refer to the following page.  
To repair a disk:  
Step 1: From the Utilities screen, go to Repair Disk.  
Step 2: Select YES and the DR-HD100 begins repairing the disk.  
A status screen displays the progress of disk repair and at  
completion displays the message:  
Complete indicating Repair Disk was successful.  
Aborted indicating that there were errors and the repair did not  
complete.  
Step 3: Press BACK to return to the Utilities screen.  
Step 4: Move content from DR-HD100.  
Step 5: Use Format Disk utility before doing any further recording. This  
step optimizes disk storage, see “Format Disk” on page 77.  
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Repair Clip DV Mode only  
REPAIR CLIP  
CLIP 001  
YES  
BACK  
Use this function to repair a specific file that may be damaged or  
incomplete. For example, recording terminates due to a loss of power  
to the DR-HD100 and a specific file may be damaged. Repair Clip  
scans the specified file checking for and repairing file errors and  
incomplete files. When the file is repaired it then can be used in the  
NLE system.  
Step 1: From the Utilities screen, go to Repair Clip.  
Step 2: Enter the number of the clip to be repaired, using the Up and  
Down navigation buttons.  
Step 3: Press YES and the DR-HD100 begins repairing the file.  
A status screen displays the progress of disk repair and at  
completion displays the message:  
Complete indicating Repair Disk was successful.  
Aborted indicating that there were errors and the repair did not  
complete.  
Step 4: Press BACK to return to the Utilities screen.  
Step 5: Move content from the DR-HD100.  
Step 6: Use Format Disk utility before doing any further recording. This  
step optimizes disk storage, see “Format Disk” on page 77.  
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DR-HD100 Functions  
File Name  
FILE NAME  
CLIP 001  
20060101 -  
165423  
BACK  
This function displays a file name but does not permit changing it.  
Step 1: From the Utilities screen, go to FILE NAME.  
Step 2: Enter the file’s clip number using the Up and Down navigation  
buttons.  
The base filename is dynamically displayed as a function of the  
clip number.  
When a clip has multiple files, the first Base file name is  
displayed  
Step 3: Press BACK to return to the Utilities screen.  
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DR-HD100 Functions  
Upgrade  
Check Focus Enhancements website for upgrades and latest software  
updates, go to www.focusinfo.com.  
To upgrade system software:  
Step 1: Set the DR-HD100 to DD Drive mode from the HDD Mode  
screen and connect it to a computer.  
Step 2: On your computer, rename the XXX.bin file as dr-hd.bin.  
Step 3: Copy or drag the dr-hd.bin file to the DR-HD100 while it is in  
DD Drive mode.  
Step 4: Exit the DR-HD100 from DD Drive mode and navigate to the  
Utilities screen.  
Step 5: From the Utilities screen, go to Upgrade.  
Step 6: Press Right. The following screen appears.  
UPGRADE  
PRESS SELECT  
TO UPGRADE  
SOFTWARE  
BACK  
Step 7: Press Select.  
Step 8: A confirmation screen appears: press YES to continue.  
A status screen displays the progress of the upgrade.  
UPGRADE  
UPGRADING ...  
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Step 9: Up on successful completion of the upgrade, the DR-HD100  
displays the message:  
UPGRADE  
COMPLETE  
PLEASE RESTART  
Step 10: Hold down the STOP / POWER OFF button until the DR-HD100  
shuts down.  
Step 11: Power up the DR-HD100.  
Upgrade Errors  
If the upgrade fails, the DR-HD100 displays one of the following  
messages:  
UPGRADE ERROR  
WRONG PRODUCT  
ID  
EXIT  
Verify that the update is for the model of DR-HD100 it is being installed  
on. An update is not cross-platform and must be installed on the model  
for which it is intended.  
To find the specific model of a DR-HD100 go to the SETUP  
screen and then version (V 1.0.0), refer to “Setup Screens” on  
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UPGRADE ERROR  
FILE  
NOT FOUND  
EXIT  
Verify that the upgrade file name is dr-hd.bin and that it is in the  
DR-HD100 hard drive’s root directory.  
System Reset  
SYSTEM RESET  
CONTINUE TO  
RESET  
SYSTEM?  
YES  
BACK  
The System Reset feature restores the factory default settings for the  
DR-HD100 unit. This feature is useful for diagnosing problems with  
the unit.  
System Reset  
A System Reset can not be reversed.  
Diagnostic  
DO NOT CHANGE THE SETTINGS OF THIS FUNCTION  
This function is included to assist Focus Enhancement Technical  
Support diagnose problems that may occur with the DR-HD100.  
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DR-HD100 Functions  
Status  
STATUS  
SUPPLY1:  
SUPPLY2:  
SUPPLY3:  
1.83V  
3.27V  
4.89V  
BATTERY: 12.56V  
TEMP  
: 39c  
BACK  
The DR-HD100 Status screen provides details of the systems power  
state as well as internal temperature. This screen may assist Focus  
Enhancements Technical Support in determining power and thermal  
problems with your unit.  
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DR-HD100 Functions  
Reels Screen  
REELS  
R0 0  
R1 1  
R2 2  
R3 3  
When a disk is formatted, the DR-HD100 creates 10 folders,  
numbered 0-9, on the disk. During recording or playback of a clip, it  
is possible to place it into folders or play it from up to 10 different  
reels.  
These folders can have any name up to 10 characters in length. To  
name the folders it is first necessary to enter DD Drive mode and  
mount the DR-HD100 to a computer.  
Placing a Clip in a Reel  
From the Reels screen, choose the Reels as follows:  
Step 1: From the Utilities screen, go to Reels screen.  
Values include:  
FA R0-0 Default Value  
FA R0-0 through R9-9 “Reel Name”  
Step 2: Select a reel from the list.  
When selecting a REEL from this screen, the current track is  
marked with that REEL number. This can be done in any mode:  
record, stop, or playback.  
Each of the function keys can be set to specific reel, making it  
possible to quickly switch between multiple reels: a total of three  
reels being the maximum. Refer to “Functions Screen” on page 70 for  
more information.  
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Using a Wired Remote Control  
When using the optional wired remote control, use the button pad  
numbered 0-9 to mark the clips. Any additional button presses during a  
recording or playback, changes the selected REEL. Once a session is  
finished, select ORGANIZE REEL in Utilities screen. The marked clips  
are placed in the REEL in sequential order.  
When a reel is selected, the Home screen menu displays the reel’s  
name on the left side of the second to the last line of the screen, refer  
Optional Wired Remote Control (p/n ACSS-0019-01)  
To order the Wired Remote Control, go to Focus Enhancements website,  
www.focusinfo.com/sales/store/.  
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DR-HD100 Functions  
Play Screen  
PLAY  
PLAY CLIP  
LOOP CLIP  
LOOP ALL  
PLAY ALL  
Play Clip  
In this mode, the DR-HD100 plays the selected clip from  
start to finish when you press the PLAY button. At the end of  
the particular clip, the DR-HD100 pauses.  
Loop Clip  
In this mode, the DR-HD100 plays the selected clip from  
start to finish. Immediately after completing the clip, the DR-  
HD100 begins playing the clip again without a pause. It stays  
in this state until stopped.  
Loop All  
In this mode, the DR-HD100 plays the entire contents of the  
disk (all clips), in order, from start to finish. At the end of the  
last clip, the DR-HD100 begins to play from the beginning of  
the first clip again without a pause. It stays in this state until  
stopped.  
Play All  
In this mode, the DR-HD100 plays the entire contents of the  
disk (all clips) in order, from start to finish. At the end of the  
last clip, the DR-HD100 pauses.  
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DR-HD100 Functions  
Play From Screen  
PLAY FROM  
TRACK LIST  
REEL LIST  
This screen permits the selection of from where clips playback.  
There are two choices:  
Track List  
Clips playback in the order in which they were recorded.  
Playback order is based on the order of the file names.  
Reel List  
Clips in a selected folder are played back. This function  
provides the ability to choose between any folders on the  
disk. Folders can appear with their user assigned folder name  
(if used).  
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DR-HD100 Functions  
Control Screen  
CONTROL  
LOCAL  
-JVC GY-HD  
SYNCRO SLAVE  
AV/C  
The Control screen provides the capability of enabling the DR-  
HD100 to operate in five different control modes during record and  
playback.  
LOCAL  
Local control mode ignores record triggers from the  
camcorder and is controlled exclusively from the DR-HD100  
front panel or the optional wired remote control unit.  
Transport  
Keys  
Keeper  
(cycles through  
Reels)  
STOP 1-001  
COUNTER  
00:00:00:00:  
DISK 1 000 min  
0-9 REEL  
numbers  
R1  
SYNC DISP LOCK  
Transport keys have the same functions as on the DR-HD100.  
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DR-HD100 Functions  
Use the Keeper  
key to cycle through the available Reels.  
For example, if the current Reel selection is 3. pressing Keeper  
changes the selection to Reel 4.  
To purchase the wired remote control, p/n ACSS-0019-01, for  
the DR-HD100, visit Focus Enhancements web site at  
www.focusinfo.com/sales/store/.  
JVC GY-HD  
The JVC GY-HD control setting is the preferred mode when  
using the companion GY-HD100/101 camcorder. See page 30  
for more information about using the JVC GY-HD control  
mode.  
Syncro Slave  
Use this mode when the camcorder does not have DR-HD100  
compatible external control or the tapeless trigger  
functionality. In Syncro Slave control mode, the  
DR-HD100 mimics the camcorder’s operations by  
monitoring the camcorder’s tape record state.  
AV/C  
Do Not Use AV/C control in Record Mode  
Use AV/C in playback mode and other situations where the  
DR-HD100 is controlled by an external FireWire device such  
as a NLE system that is not supported by Direct To Edit  
Technology. In these cases, the DR-HD100 can be used in a  
manner similar to a camcorder to capture footage to the NLE  
External  
The External Control mode allows the DR-HD100 to be  
controlled from a camcorder other than the JVC GY-HD100/  
101, if it features a DR-HD100 compatible external control  
setting separate from the tape transport.  
Camcorder Requirements for External Control Mode  
External Control mode will not work unless it is supported by the  
camcorder and the camcorder is placed in this external control mode.  
Please check your camcorder manual for more details.  
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LCD Display Symbols and Text  
The table below shows the different symbols and states displayed on  
the top line of the LCD when used with different DR-HD100 control,  
record, play and stop modes:  
PLAY/REC MODE  
DR-HD100 LCD  
STOP  
CAM EVF/LCD  
S white *  
Stop  
Pause  
Play  
ll PLAY  
P blink white *  
P white *  
PLAY  
Rec (Pause)  
ll REC  
see table next  
page  
Normal Rec (Rec)  
REC  
see table next  
page  
Retro Disk (Stop)  
Retro Disk (Standby)  
Retro Cache (Stop)  
Retro Cache (Standby)  
Loop Record (Stop)  
Loop Record (Rec)  
Loop Record (Standby)  
Snap (Stop)  
L STOP  
L REC  
S white *  
L blink red  
S white *  
C blink red  
S white *  
O red  
C STOP  
C REC  
O STOP  
O REC  
ll O REC  
STOP  
O blink red  
S white *  
G blink red  
G red  
Snap (Standby)  
ll SNAP  
ll SNAP  
Snap (Rec)  
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LCD Display Symbols and Text  
PLAY/REC MODE  
Time Lapse (Stop)  
Time Lapse (Pause)  
Time Lapse (Rec)  
AV/C* (Stop)  
DR-HD100 LCD  
STOP  
CAM EVF/LCD  
S white *  
ll T REC  
T blink red  
T red  
O T REC  
A STOP  
S white *  
AV/C* (Rec Pause)  
AV/C* (Rec)  
ll A<REC TYPE>REC  
A<REC TYPE>REC  
ll A PLAY  
R blink red  
R red  
AV/C* (Play Pause)  
AV/C* (Play)  
P blink white *  
P white *  
A PLAY  
JVC GY-HD (Pause)  
JVC GY-HD (Rec)  
Syncro Slave (Pause)  
Syncro Slave (Rec)  
External (Pause)  
External (Rec)  
ll J<REC TYPE>REC  
J<REC TYPE>REC  
ll Y<REC TYPE>REC  
Y<REC TYPE>REC  
ll E<REC TYPE>REC  
E<REC TYPE>REC  
see table below  
see table below  
* There is o CAM EVF/LCD Status Display when the GY-HD100/101 is in VTR  
mode.  
AV/C* Only for use when the DR-HD100 is connected to a computer system.  
GY-HD100 1394 REC Trig Mode  
GY-HD REC TRIG Mode  
Record State  
CAM EVF/LCD  
Off  
REC  
REC Pause  
R red  
R blink red  
Syncro  
Split  
REC  
REC Pause  
Y red  
Y blink red  
REC  
REC Pause  
R red  
R blink red  
Series  
REC  
REC Pause  
F red  
F blink red  
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Technical Specifications  
Specifications are subject to change.  
Physical Description  
Dimensions: 1.59" x 5.6" x 3.74" (40mm x 142mm x 95mm)  
(with normal 90 minute Battery)  
Weight: 1 lb. (.45 kg)  
Input/Outputs  
DV Video I/O - 25Mb/s (1x 6-pin IEEE-1394)  
In HD RECORDER mode the unit accepts 720P and 1080i  
MPEG video from specially equipped camcorders.  
FireWire Computer I/F - up to 400Mb/s (1 x 6-pin IEEE-  
1394)  
GPI & RS-232C Control (1 x 3.5mm mini jack)  
Power  
15V DC, 7.5W  
Mini-jack power connector  
Custom Removable Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack (90  
minutes estimated run-time)  
Audio/Video/Timecode Specification  
25Mb/s, 8-bit 4:1:1 (NTSC-DV) or 4:2:0 (PAL-DV) video  
(model dependent). The HD RECORDER mode supports  
720p (24/25/30) and 1080i (50/60) from HDV camcorders  
with a 1394 interface.  
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Technical Specifications  
DV Embedded Timecode (Drop or Non-Drop)  
DV audio: embedded 2-channel (16-bit, 48kHz) or 2-channel  
(12-bit, 32kHz) Audio. 4-channel (12-bit, 32kHz) is available  
for RawDV format only.  
HD audio: MPEG1 Audio Layer II.  
DTE File Formats  
DV mode: Raw DV, AVI Type 1, AVI Type 2, Matrox AVI,  
Canopus AVI, QuickTime, AVID OMF, AVI Type 2 24p  
(NTSC only), QuickTime 24p (NTSC only), Pinnacle  
HD mode: M2T  
Disk Information  
Internal Disk Type: 40GB (or 80GB), 5400RPM, 8 MB cache  
Disk Format: FAT32  
DR-HD100 compatible with Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP  
and Mac OS9/10.  
Log Files  
With each recording of a particular clip on a disk, the DR-HD100  
creates a text log file to identify information about the recorded clip  
and the recording session. Information includes:  
Clip name  
Clip in/out source TC values  
Clip duration  
Clip type (record file type).  
The log file also identifies when the shock cache becomes low and  
when disk or other errors occur during a recording.  
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Technical Specifications  
Error Messages  
Error messages may appear on the DR-HD100 LCD display from  
time to time. The purpose of these messages is to alert you to action  
that may effect your DR-HD100 operation. Below is a list of error  
messages and actions you can take:  
Error Message  
LOW BATTERY!  
Description  
Action  
Battery power is low.  
Connect AC Power or replace the bat-  
tery pack. When the unit is run without  
the battery installed, this warning can  
be displayed, that is normal.  
HIGH  
TEMPERATURE!  
The unit is getting too hot  
for normal operation.  
Make sure the vent and fan intake  
holes are clear.  
NO SPACE LEFT!  
The Disk Drive is Full.  
Transfer files off the drive and format it  
before attempting to do more record-  
ing.  
DISK ERROR  
XXX  
Lost Disk Communication.  
Lost Disk Communication.  
Incorrect Software Loaded.  
Contact Focus Enhancements Techni-  
cal Support.  
NO DISK  
DETECTED  
Contact Focus Enhancements Techni-  
cal Support.  
WRONG  
PRODUCT ID  
Download correct software and per-  
form upgrade again.  
FILE NOT FOUND  
TRK LIMIT MAX!  
Wrong filename or missing  
file.  
Check filename or that upgrade file  
exists.  
999 clips exist on system.  
Copy content from DR-HD100 hard  
drive and re-format.  
Warranty  
2 years, DR-HD100  
90 Days Accessories including the battery.  
Temperature  
Operating: 0-40º C (32 - 104º F)  
Operating humidity: 30% to 90% RH  
Storage temperatures: -20 to 60° C (-4° to 140°F)  
Storage humidity: 85% RH or less  
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Compatible Camcorders and Accessories  
For a list of tested camcorders, refer to www.focusinfo.com.  
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