Disk Recorder User Guide FS-2, FS-2E

FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide

Introduction

• Record and recall a single frame of DV video and record user definable time-

lapse sequences.

• Use trick playback modes up to 30X/-30X fast-forward and rewind speeds,

reverse play, loop clip and loop entire disk.

• Control the FS-2/2E remotely using industry standard RS422 (Sony 9-pin),

FireWire (for starting record/pause or AV/C) from a DV based camcorder

1394 port. You can also control the FS-2/2E using RS-232C (using the optional

wired remote control available as an accessory). The FS-2E, and the FS-2 (with

the 2.0 software upgrade), can be controlled from your web browser using FS-

2/2E IP control. Refer to the section on the FS-2/2E Web Interface,

FS-2E Web

Interface

on page 99.

• Create and save multiple playlists on the FS-2/2E. These can be shared

between different units.

• Use the internal 120GB, 7200RPM, 3.5" IDE drive or daisy chain up to eight

FireWire (IEEE-1394) hard drives together for extremely long, uninterrupted

record times.

1.3 Basic Applications

You can use the FS-2/2E in the acquisition stage of production, the editing/post

production stage, and the presentation stage. The FS-2/2E is most useful in the

following applications:

• Presentation Video Source

•Broadcast Tape Deck Replacement

• Time Lapse Recorder

• Film-to-Disk Transfer

• NLE/Linear Edit Source/Recorder

• Endless Video Program Looping

• Security Recorder/Player

• Medical Recorder/Player

• Industrial Monitoring

• Video DJ and Karaoke Player

• Outside Broadcast

1.4 Receiving, Unpacking, and Inspecting

Upon receipt of the FS-2/2E unit, examine the shipping container. If there is

evidence of damage or rough handling, have an agent of the carrier present when

the equipment is unpacked.

Unpack the equipment carefully. Inspect it for scratches, dents, or cracks. If the

equipment is damaged, save all packing materials and notify both Focus

Enhancements and the carrier immediately.