ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder User Guide Release 2.
LEGAL NOTICES THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL AND TRADE SECRET INFORMATION OF FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS AND ITS RECEIPT OR POSSESSION DOES NOT CONVEY ANY RIGHTS TO REPRODUCE OR DISCLOSE ITS CONTENTS, OR TO MANUFACTURE, USE, OR SELL ANYTHING THAT IT MAY DESCRIBE. USE IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION OF FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.
Contacting FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS: ii Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00PM (Central Time) Email: support@focusinfo.com Telephone: 763-398-1658 Fax: 763-571-7688 Address: Focus Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA. 95008 www.focusinfo.
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.
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.
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.
• 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.
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.
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.
Table of Contents Introduction DTE Eliminates Pre-edit Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DR-HD100 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quickstart 1 1 2 3 3 5 Physical Description and Basic Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Powering the DR-HD100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting the DR-HD100 to AC Power . . . . . . . . . . 18 Installing / Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Installing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Removing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Connecting a DR-HD100 to a DV/HD Camcorder . . . . . .
Table of Contents DR-HD100 System Information Screens . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Record Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Normal Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Retro Cache Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Retro Disk Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Loop Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Saving Loop Record Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents System Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reels Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Placing a Clip in a Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a Wired Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Play Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
Introduction Unpacking 1 2 3 7 6 4 5 Verify that the DR-HD100 has the following items: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. DR-HD100 unit Belt clip User guide Firewire cables, four and one foot long, 6-pin to 6-pin Power cord Power supply with cable and connector to the DR-HD100 Removable Li-Ion battery pack Missing or Damaged Components If there are missing or damaged items, contact Focus Enhancements Support for assistance. Email: Support@focusinfo.
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.
Introduction • Compact, Lightweight, Rugged Design The FireStore DR-HD100 weighs approximately one pound including the battery and is only 1.5" thick. You can mount the DR-HD100 directly to your camcorder using the optional camera mount kit, or clip the DR-HD100 directly to your belt. The DR-HD100 is designed to withstand the rigors of field shooting. The programmable, 10-second electronic shock cache ensures that your video is always recorded even in the roughest of conditions.
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 Connecting a DR-HD100 to a DV/HD Camcorder .............. 21 Record and Playback with the DR-HD100 ........
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 Stop button Speaker 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.
Quickstart Power On Button The Power ON button provides two functions. • Power ON • Reset DR-HD100 • DR-HD100 first must be powered on. • Hold down the Power On button for more than one second. • Power OFF Turn on the DR-HD100. 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.
Quickstart 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.
Quickstart 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.
Quickstart 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 Amber / Green Floating Charge Mode (Charging almost completed.) Amber Fast Charge Mode (Maximum charging rate.
Quickstart 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.
Quickstart Rear Panel The rear panel contains the following important items: Belt Clip Post Fan Intake Vent Do Not Block Battery Compartment Latch Battery Compartment Side Panel The side panel contains cooling vents as illustrated below.
Quickstart 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.
Quickstart 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 more detail in “DR-HD100 Functions” on page 47.
Quickstart • 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.
Quickstart • 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
Quickstart • DV or HD Formats Following HDD mode is a menu of formats available for the type recorder selected in HDD mode.
Quickstart 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.
Quickstart 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: Slide the battery forward while gently pressing down.
Quickstart 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.
Quickstart Connecting a DR-HD100 to a DV/HD Camcorder Before performing this procedure, make sure you have installed and charged the battery, see “Installing / Removing the Battery Pack” on page 19. 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.
Quickstart 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 .....................................
Quickstart 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 1COUNTER 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.
Quickstart 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.
Quickstart 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.
Quickstart 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.
Quickstart 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.
Quickstart 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 damaged file or files, refer “Repair Disk” on page 78 to and “Repair Clip DV Mode only” on page 79.
Quickstart Manual Recording Step 1: Set the video camera to Camera or Cam mode. Step 2: Verify that an image appears in the viewfinder. Step 3: 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: Press Stop (OFF) once to return the DR-HD100 to Record-Pause mode.
Quickstart 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 OTHER→ BACK SPACE [HDV] Menu selection to P-1394. With this setting there is a slightly delayed response to the record trigger.
Quickstart 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.
Quickstart 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 DRHD100. • 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.
Quickstart 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 DRHD100 tapeless recording.
Quickstart 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.
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 Using Avid OMF Clips (Required for DV mode only) ...........
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.
DR-HD100: Using with a Computer 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.
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 .
DR-HD100: Using with a Computer 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 Resolution X Resolution d 720p, 23.976 fps D 1080i, 23.976 fps b 720p, 24 fps B 1080i, 24 fps c 720p, 25 fps C 1080i, 25 fps a 720p, 29.97 fps A 1080i, 29.
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.
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: Locate and open the DR-HD100 drive folder. Step 2: Create a new folder and name it OMFI MediaFiles. Step 3: To do this in Windows, select File>New>Folder . Step 4: To do this with Macintosh, select File>New Folder.
DR-HD100: Using with a Computer 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.
DR-HD100: Using with a Computer 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.
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”).
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.
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: 408-866-8300 Address: 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.
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 ..............................................................
DR-HD100 Functions 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 .
DR-HD100 Functions 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 11 12 10 STOP 1COUNTER 00:00:14:02 DISK 1 168 min REEL SYNC DISP LOCK 7 8 3 4 5 6 9 1. Current Function: Symbol and Description Refer to “LCD Display Symbols and Text” on page 91. 2. Volume Disk Number The volume number is always 1 unless multiple DR-HD100’s are connected, refer to “USE EXT DR-HD” on page 58. 3.
DR-HD100 Functions 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.
DR-HD100 Functions 11 ABSOLUTE 12 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.
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.
DR-HD100 Functions For more about LCD display symbols and text, see “LCD Display Symbols and Text” on page 91. 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.
DR-HD100 Functions Retro Disk Record Mode RETRO DISK HDD AVAIL: 176 min RETRO TIME: 010 min BACK This is the only editable line on screen. The Retro Disk mode records video in a continuous loop to a userdefined 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.
DR-HD100 Functions 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.
DR-HD100 Functions Time Lapse Record DV modes only TIME LAPSE 00:00:00:00 HH:MM:SS:FF This line is not active: reference only. 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.
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.
DR-HD100 Functions • USE EXT DR-HD Use this option when longer recording times are needed. USE 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.
DR-HD100 Functions Setting Up Master and Slave DR-HD100 1 2 4 Master DR-HD100 STOP 1 - 001 COUNTER 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 DISK 1 000min SYNC DISP LOCK Slave DR-HD100 3 CONNECT COMPUTER THEN ENABLE BYPASS SUCCESS EXIT Step 1: Connect the camcorder to the master DR-HD, DV I/O connector using the supplied FireWire cable. Step 2: Master 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 Step 5: Master Power on unit.
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 Screen” on page 74.
DR-HD100 Functions 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.
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.
DR-HD100 Functions • • • 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 function. Refer to “Set Time and Date” on page 25.
DR-HD100 Functions 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 • LCDLIGHT OFF • LCDLIGHT AUTO keeps the backlight on permanently. Keeps the backlight off permanently. Turns off the backlight after one minute, pressing any button pad button turns the backlight back on.
DR-HD100 Functions • 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) • STOP GRAY (DV only) • STOP NO VIDEO Displays the first frame of the clip. Displays a black frame. Video output is Off.
DR-HD100 Functions • 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.
DR-HD100 Functions 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.
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.
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 dropframe 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.
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 1COUNTER 00 : 00 : 20 : 15 DISK 1 168 min Reel receiving clips. R1 DISP DD Function Keys FA FB FC Function Groups Function settings are user-assignable and available in the Functions screen.
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.
DR-HD100 Functions MENU Appears on LCD as… FB R2-2 R2 Marks Current Clip to Reel 2, FB R3-3 R3 Marks Current Clip to Reel 3, FB R4-4 R4 Marks Current Clip to Reel 4, FB R5-5 R5 Marks Current Clip to Reel 5, FB R6-6 R6 Marks Current Clip to Reel 6, FB R7-7 R7 Marks Current Clip to Reel 7, FB R8-8 R8 Marks Current Clip to Reel 8, FB R9-9 R9 Marks Current Clip to Reel 9, FB BLANK No Function.
DR-HD100 Functions Assigning Clips to Reels Currently Selected REEL STOP 1COUNTER 00 : 00 : 20 : 15 DISK 1 168 min 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.
DR-HD100 Functions Utilities Screen UTILITIES ORGANIZE REEL ORGANIZE OMF ORGANIZE PINN DELETE CLIP The Utilities available are: 74 • • • ORGANIZE REEL ORGANIZE OMF ORGANIZE PINN • DELETE CLIP • FORMAT • REPAIR DISK • REPAIR CLIP • FILE NAME • UPGRADE • SYSTEM RESET • DIAGNOSTIC • STATUS DV mode only ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder
DR-HD100 Functions 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.
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.
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.
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.
DR-HD100 Functions 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.
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: 80 Press BACK to return to the Utilities screen.
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.
DR-HD100 Functions 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.
DR-HD100 Functions 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.
DR-HD100 Functions Status STATUS SUPPLY1: 1.83V SUPPLY2: 3.27V SUPPLY3: 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.
DR-HD100 Functions Reels Screen REELS R0 R1 R2 R3 0 1 2 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.
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 to “LOCAL” on page 89.
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 DRHD100 begins playing the clip again without a pause. It stays in this state until stopped.
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).
DR-HD100 Functions Control Screen CONTROL LOCAL -JVC GY-HD SYNCRO SLAVE AV/C The Control screen provides the capability of enabling the DRHD100 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.
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.
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 Stop Pause Play Rec (Pause) DR-HD100 LCD STOP ll PLAY PLAY CAM EVF/LCD S white * P blink white * P white * ll REC see table next page Normal Rec (Rec) REC see table next page Retro Disk (Stop) L STOP S white * Retro Disk (Standby) L REC L blink red Retro Cache (Stop) C STOP S white * Ret
LCD Display Symbols and Text PLAY/REC MODE Time Lapse (Stop) DR-HD100 LCD STOP CAM EVF/LCD S white * Time Lapse (Pause) ll T REC T blink red Time Lapse (Rec) O T REC T red AV/C* (Stop) A STOP S white * AV/C* (Rec Pause) ll AREC R blink red AV/C* (Rec) AV/C* (Play Pause) AV/C* (Play) JVC GY-HD (Pause) JVC GY-HD (Rec) Syncro Slave (Pause) Syncro Slave (Rec) External (Pause) External (Rec) AREC ll A PLAY A PLAY R red P blink white * P white * ll JREC see table
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 IEEE1394) • GPI & RS-232C Control (1 x 3.5mm mini jack) Power • 15V DC, 7.
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.
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 Description Action LOW BATTERY! Battery power is low. Connect AC Power or replace the battery pack. When the unit is run without the battery installed, this warning can be displayed, that is normal.
Compatible Camcorders and Accessories For a list of tested camcorders, refer to www.focusinfo.com.
Release 2.
