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... MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF PRINTING; ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder 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...
... MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF PRINTING; ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder 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...
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... Hours: Email: Telephone: Fax: Address: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00PM (Central Time) [email protected] +1 763-398-1658 +1 763-571-7688 Focus Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA. 95008 www.focusinfo.com EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00PM ...Email: [email protected] Telephone: +49 4307 - 83 58 58 Fax: +49 4307 - 83 58 99 Address: COMO Computer & Motion GmbHA A Focus Enhancements Company Lise-Meitner-Str. 15 24223 Raisdorf / Germany www.focusinfo.com ii ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder
... Hours: Email: Telephone: Fax: Address: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00PM (Central Time) [email protected] +1 763-398-1658 +1 763-571-7688 Focus Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA. 95008 www.focusinfo.com EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00PM ...Email: [email protected] Telephone: +49 4307 - 83 58 58 Fax: +49 4307 - 83 58 99 Address: COMO Computer & Motion GmbHA A Focus Enhancements Company Lise-Meitner-Str. 15 24223 Raisdorf / Germany www.focusinfo.com ii ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder
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Regulations and Safety Focus Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA. 95008 Model Number: ProHD DR-HD100 Date of the FCC Rules. FCC Class A This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are designed to other equipment. ...and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors. If this equipment is no guarantee that used by one or more of the unit. ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder iii To prevent electromagnetic interference with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the unit. Serial Number The serial number for a Class A...
Regulations and Safety Focus Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA. 95008 Model Number: ProHD DR-HD100 Date of the FCC Rules. FCC Class A This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are designed to other equipment. ...and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors. If this equipment is no guarantee that used by one or more of the unit. ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder iii To prevent electromagnetic interference with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the unit. Serial Number The serial number for a Class A...
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.... Do not place this device in a built-in the DR-HD100 body. Unauthorized substitution of parts can occur and damage the device. viii ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder Accessories and Replacement Parts Use only attachments and accessories recommended by Focus Enhancements. • Install this device on a sturdy, level surface... service technician to perform safety checks to determine that generate heat. Use only replacement parts specified by the Focus Enhancements or of this device should follow its instructions, and should use only mounting accessories recommended by...
.... Do not place this device in a built-in the DR-HD100 body. Unauthorized substitution of parts can occur and damage the device. viii ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder Accessories and Replacement Parts Use only attachments and accessories recommended by Focus Enhancements. • Install this device on a sturdy, level surface... service technician to perform safety checks to determine that generate heat. Use only replacement parts specified by the Focus Enhancements or of this device should follow its instructions, and should use only mounting accessories recommended by...
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... for the JVC GY-HD cameras. These capabilities make the DR-HD100 the perfect companion for editing. DTE Eliminates Pre-edit Processing The DR-HD100 DTE disk recorder eliminates the need to its disk drive as a NLE native file. ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder 1 The DR-HD100 is now ...of hours a year by recording clips to -edit (DTE) disk recorder. For most DV and many others, Focus Enhancements' DTE Technology is the first portable DVHD disk recorder with a 1394interface. The DR-HD100 is the only solution that records DV25, HD 720p, and HD 1080i video to capture,...
... for the JVC GY-HD cameras. These capabilities make the DR-HD100 the perfect companion for editing. DTE Eliminates Pre-edit Processing The DR-HD100 DTE disk recorder eliminates the need to its disk drive as a NLE native file. ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder 1 The DR-HD100 is now ...of hours a year by recording clips to -edit (DTE) disk recorder. For most DV and many others, Focus Enhancements' DTE Technology is the first portable DVHD disk recorder with a 1394interface. The DR-HD100 is the only solution that records DV25, HD 720p, and HD 1080i video to capture,...
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Power cord 6. Power supply with cable and connector to the DR-HD100 7. User guide 4. 2 Firewire cables 5. USA Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1 763-398-1658 EMEA email: [email protected] phone: +49 4307-8358-58 www.como.com - Introduction Unpacking 2 1 3 7 6 4 5 Verify that the DR-HD100 has the following items: 1. DR-HD100 unit 2. Removable Li-Ion battery pack Missing or Damaged Components If there are missing or damaged items, contact Focus Enhancements Support for assistance. Belt clip 3. www.focusinfo.com 2 ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder
Power cord 6. Power supply with cable and connector to the DR-HD100 7. User guide 4. 2 Firewire cables 5. USA Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1 763-398-1658 EMEA email: [email protected] phone: +49 4307-8358-58 www.como.com - Introduction Unpacking 2 1 3 7 6 4 5 Verify that the DR-HD100 has the following items: 1. DR-HD100 unit 2. Removable Li-Ion battery pack Missing or Damaged Components If there are missing or damaged items, contact Focus Enhancements Support for assistance. Belt clip 3. www.focusinfo.com 2 ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder
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... camcorder's record button creates an individual clip on your camcorder using a single FireWire cable that your video is designed to your camcorder using the optional camera mount kit, or clip the DR-HD100 directly to withstand the rigors of conditions. • Flexible Capacities and Power The DR-HD100 is only 1.5" thick. See the Focus Enhancements website for...
... camcorder's record button creates an individual clip on your camcorder using a single FireWire cable that your video is designed to your camcorder using the optional camera mount kit, or clip the DR-HD100 directly to withstand the rigors of conditions. • Flexible Capacities and Power The DR-HD100 is only 1.5" thick. See the Focus Enhancements website for...
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... unit powered off. • The battery provided with the DR-HD100 can supply power to the unit for use in various parts of battery chargers not approved by Focus Enhancements could cause the battery to Charge DR-HD100 It is possible, consult the computer's specifications. To determine...charging. The charge LED lights when the DR-HD100 is connected to charge the DR-HD100 battery through the 1394 port on a computer provided that the computer outputs at the Focus Enhancements web store, www.focusinfo.com. 22 ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder Before the battery can cause property damage...
... unit powered off. • The battery provided with the DR-HD100 can supply power to the unit for use in various parts of battery chargers not approved by Focus Enhancements could cause the battery to Charge DR-HD100 It is possible, consult the computer's specifications. To determine...charging. The charge LED lights when the DR-HD100 is connected to charge the DR-HD100 battery through the 1394 port on a computer provided that the computer outputs at the Focus Enhancements web store, www.focusinfo.com. 22 ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder Before the battery can cause property damage...
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... recording, verify that do not have DR-HD100 compatible external control or tapeless trigger capabilities. Recording format is tailored for this mode with other camcorders that have DR-HD100 compatible external control or tapeless trigger functionality. For a list of the DR-HD100. • Syncro Slave Use this mode to Focus Enhancements website at http://www.focusinfo.com. ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder...
... recording, verify that do not have DR-HD100 compatible external control or tapeless trigger capabilities. Recording format is tailored for this mode with other camcorders that have DR-HD100 compatible external control or tapeless trigger functionality. For a list of the DR-HD100. • Syncro Slave Use this mode to Focus Enhancements website at http://www.focusinfo.com. ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder...
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...based DV/HD NLE systems. This section contains the following: Initial Setup 38 Mounting the DR-HD100 in Windows 39 DR-HD100 and FAT 32 41 Using Avid OMF Clips (Required for DV mode only 42 Dismounting the DR-HD100 (Windows 45 Mounting the DR-HD100 (Macintosh 46 Dismounting the DR-HD100 (Macintosh...more details refer to a computer. DR-HD100: Using with a Computer Once video clips are recorded to the DR-HD100 it is possible to use the AV/C control to capture the video footage for Unsupported NLE If a desired NLE is not supported by Focus Enhancements DTE, it was necessary to capture...
...based DV/HD NLE systems. This section contains the following: Initial Setup 38 Mounting the DR-HD100 in Windows 39 DR-HD100 and FAT 32 41 Using Avid OMF Clips (Required for DV mode only 42 Dismounting the DR-HD100 (Windows 45 Mounting the DR-HD100 (Macintosh 46 Dismounting the DR-HD100 (Macintosh...more details refer to a computer. DR-HD100: Using with a Computer Once video clips are recorded to the DR-HD100 it is possible to use the AV/C control to capture the video footage for Unsupported NLE If a desired NLE is not supported by Focus Enhancements DTE, it was necessary to capture...
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.... The DR-HD100 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 the FOCUS Enhancements' website (www.focusinfo.com) for more compatibility information. • Use the DR-HD100 HDD Bypass...compatible with an active OHCI compliant IEEE-1394 FireWire port and the necessary FireWire disk drive drivers. Consult the computer's documentation for more information. 38 ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder For More Information Go to Connect screen. • Press Enable function button...
.... The DR-HD100 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 the FOCUS Enhancements' website (www.focusinfo.com) for more compatibility information. • Use the DR-HD100 HDD Bypass...compatible with an active OHCI compliant IEEE-1394 FireWire port and the necessary FireWire disk drive drivers. Consult the computer's documentation for more information. 38 ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder For More Information Go to Connect screen. • Press Enable function button...
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... Mount Kit (P/N ASYF-0849-01). Mounting Hardware Mounting DR-HD100 to a Camcorder Mount the DR-HD100 to 5:00PM Email: [email protected] Telephone: +49 4307 - 83 58 58 Fax: +49 4307 - 83 58 99 Address: COMO Computer & Motion GmbHA A Focus Enhancements Company Lise-Meitner-Str. 15 24223 Raisdorf / Germany www.focusinfo.com 48 ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder
... Mount Kit (P/N ASYF-0849-01). Mounting Hardware Mounting DR-HD100 to a Camcorder Mount the DR-HD100 to 5:00PM Email: [email protected] Telephone: +49 4307 - 83 58 58 Fax: +49 4307 - 83 58 99 Address: COMO Computer & Motion GmbHA A Focus Enhancements Company Lise-Meitner-Str. 15 24223 Raisdorf / Germany www.focusinfo.com 48 ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder
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...Focus Enhancements website: www.focusinfo.com. OMF is not compatible with 25P DV streams. The latest DTE supported applications and file formats are listed on page 82. Formats for 25P Applications Use standard file formats for all 25P applications except AVID OMF. ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder... 65 Format Screen DV Formats DV FORMATS -RAW DV AVI TYPE 1 AVI TYPE 2 CANOPUS AVI DR-HD100 Functions DV formats include: • RAW DV • AVI TYPE 1 • ...
...Focus Enhancements website: www.focusinfo.com. OMF is not compatible with 25P DV streams. The latest DTE supported applications and file formats are listed on page 82. Formats for 25P Applications Use standard file formats for all 25P applications except AVID OMF. ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder... 65 Format Screen DV Formats DV FORMATS -RAW DV AVI TYPE 1 AVI TYPE 2 CANOPUS AVI DR-HD100 Functions DV formats include: • RAW DV • AVI TYPE 1 • ...
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The latest DTE supported applications and file formats are listed on the Focus Enhancements website: www.focusinfo.com. Check regularly for updates. 66 ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder DR-HD100 Functions HD Format Screen HD FORMATS -M2T QUICKTIME The DR-HD100 2.0 upgrade provides the additional HD DTE format QUICKTIME.
The latest DTE supported applications and file formats are listed on the Focus Enhancements website: www.focusinfo.com. Check regularly for updates. 66 ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder DR-HD100 Functions HD Format Screen HD FORMATS -M2T QUICKTIME The DR-HD100 2.0 upgrade provides the additional HD DTE format QUICKTIME.
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ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder 89 To upgrade system software: Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Set the DR-HD100 to DD Drive mode from DD Drive mode and navigate to the Utilities screen. From the Utilities screen, go... Select. Copy or drag the dr-hd.bin file to continue. UPGRADE UPGRADING ... Step 8: A confirmation screen appears: press YES to the DR-HD100 while it to a computer. DR-HD100 Functions Upgrade Check Focus Enhancements website for upgrades and latest software updates, go to Upgrade. Exit the DR-HD100 from the HDD Mode screen and...
ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder 89 To upgrade system software: Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Set the DR-HD100 to DD Drive mode from DD Drive mode and navigate to the Utilities screen. From the Utilities screen, go... Select. Copy or drag the dr-hd.bin file to continue. UPGRADE UPGRADING ... Step 8: A confirmation screen appears: press YES to the DR-HD100 while it to a computer. DR-HD100 Functions Upgrade Check Focus Enhancements website for upgrades and latest software updates, go to Upgrade. Exit the DR-HD100 from the HDD Mode screen and...
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ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder 91 This feature is in the DR-HD100 hard drive's root directory. DR-HD100 Functions UPGRADE ERROR FILE NOT FOUND EXIT Verify that the upgrade file name is dr-hd.bin and that may occur 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...
ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder 91 This feature is in the DR-HD100 hard drive's root directory. DR-HD100 Functions UPGRADE ERROR FILE NOT FOUND EXIT Verify that the upgrade file name is dr-hd.bin and that may occur 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...
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This screen may assist Focus Enhancements Technical Support in determining power and thermal problems with your unit. 92 ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder 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. 92 ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder 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.
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... a Wired Remote Control When using the optional wired remote control, use the button pad numbered 0-9 to Focus Enhancements website, www.focusinfo.com. 94 ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder The marked clips are placed in the REEL in Utilities screen. When a reel is finished, select ORGANIZE REEL in sequential order. Optional Wired Remote Control (p/n ... on the left side of the second to the last line of the screen, refer to "LOCAL" on page 97. Any additional button presses during a recording or playback, changes the selected REEL.
... a Wired Remote Control When using the optional wired remote control, use the button pad numbered 0-9 to Focus Enhancements website, www.focusinfo.com. 94 ProHD DR-HD100 Portable DTE Recorder The marked clips are placed in the REEL in Utilities screen. When a reel is finished, select ORGANIZE REEL in sequential order. Optional Wired Remote Control (p/n ... on the left side of the second to the last line of the screen, refer to "LOCAL" on page 97. Any additional button presses during a recording or playback, changes the selected REEL.
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...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 HD RECORDER mode, and the QUICKTIME HD FORMAT is the value displayed on the Main menu. DR-HD100 Functions • Use ... Keeper changes the selection to cycle through the available Reels. See page 32 for the DR-HD100, visit Focus Enhancements web site at www.focusinfo.com. • JVC GY-HD The JVC GY-HD control setting is defined by Direct To Edit Technology. When in playback mode and other situations...
...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 HD RECORDER mode, and the QUICKTIME HD FORMAT is the value displayed on the Main menu. DR-HD100 Functions • Use ... Keeper changes the selection to cycle through the available Reels. See page 32 for the DR-HD100, visit Focus Enhancements web site at www.focusinfo.com. • JVC GY-HD The JVC GY-HD control setting is defined by Direct To Edit Technology. When in playback mode and other situations...
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...clear. Contact Focus Enhancements Technical Support. NO DISK DETECTED Lost Disk Communication. Contact Focus Enhancements Technical Support. The purpose of these messages is a list 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. NO...on the DR-HD100 LCD display from DR-HD100 hard drive and re-format. The log file also identifies when the shock cache becomes low and when disk or other errors occur during a recording. Error Messages Error messages may effect your DR-HD100 operation....
...clear. Contact Focus Enhancements Technical Support. NO DISK DETECTED Lost Disk Communication. Contact Focus Enhancements Technical Support. The purpose of these messages is a list 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. NO...on the DR-HD100 LCD display from DR-HD100 hard drive and re-format. The log file also identifies when the shock cache becomes low and when disk or other errors occur during a recording. Error Messages Error messages may effect your DR-HD100 operation....