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FS-4/FS-4Pro

Portable DTE

Recorder

Release 1.0

User Guide

Part Number: MANL-0954-01

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

What is DTE Technology? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Quickstart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Physical Description and Basic Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The FS-4 Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . 11

Connect the FS-4 to AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connect the FS-4 to a DV Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Recording and Playback with the FS-4 . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Power “On” the FS-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Set the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Select a DV File Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Recording With FS-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Manual Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Syncro Slave Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Playback on the FS-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the FS-4 with a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Mounting the FS-4 (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using Avid OMF Clips (FS-4Pro only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Dismounting the FS-4 (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Mounting the FS-4 (Macintosh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Dismounting the FS-4 (Macintosh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Transferring Clips to Your NLE System . . . . . . .27

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Battery Use Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Mounting to a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Belt Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

FireStore Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

General Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Record Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

HDD Mode Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

DV Format Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Functions Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Utilities Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

FS-4 LCD Display Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Table of Contents

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Input/Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Audio/Video/Timecode Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

DTE File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Disk Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Log Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Compatible Camcorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Introduction

FireStore FS-4 and FS-4Pro1are the first portable DV disk recorders

with Direct To Edit (DTE) technology designed for hand held cam-

corders in a small, rugged and shock proof chassis.

If you edit with applications from Adobe, Apple, Avid, Canopus,

Matrox, Pinnacle, Sonic Foundry, Ulead, and many others, Fire-

Store's DTE Technology is the only solution that can save you up to

25 hours a month by recording clips to disk in your NLE’s native file

format.

What is DTE Technology?

A DTE Disk recorder is a stand-alone device that records DV25 video

to a disk drive in NLE native file formats. When the disk drive is con-

nected to a computer, clips are immediately available for editing. This

eliminates the need to capture, transfer or convert the clips prior to

editing.

Features

The FS-4 and FS-4Pro offer the following:

•Tapeless acquisition - Record directly from your camcorder

while you shoot using Direct To Edit (DTE) Technology. When you

are finished shooting, connect the FS-4 to your computerand you

are instantly ready to edit in the timeline.

•True DTE Technology - Files are recorded to disk as RawDV,

AVI Type 1, AVI Type 2, 24P AVI Type 2, Matrox AVI, Canopus

AVI, QuickTime or QuickTime 24P.

•Fast and Efficient Editing - Once you have finished shooting,

you can mount the FS-4 to your Mac or PC editing system like a

normal 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 FS-4 as your media source.

•Confidence in Recording - Simultaneously record to disk and

tape while you shoot, providing an immediately available, drop

out free, edit source and an archive and backup on tape.

•Compact, Lightweight, Rugged Design - The FireStore FS-4

weighs less than one pound including the battery and is only 1.5"

thick. You can mount the FS-4 directly to your camcorder using

1. In this manual, when the FS-4 is indicated, it means FS-4 and

FS-4Pro unless specifically indicated.

the optional camera mount kit, or clip the FS-4 directly to your

belt. The FS-4 can withstand the rigors of field shooting. The six

second electronic shock cache ensures your video is always

recorded even in the roughest of conditions.

•Flexible Capacities and Power - The FS-4 comes with a 40GB

(about 3 hours) hard drive. Extend record times by linking two

FS-4 units together. Power the FS-4 using slim, removable bat-

tery packs or power it using the supplied AC adapter.

•Easy to Use, Control and Update - The FS-4 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 FS-4 features a compre-

hensive backlit display, menu system and buttons allowing easy

control and management. These units are upgradeable in the

field.

•Never Miss A Shot - FireStore FS-4's six second retro record

mode means you are always recording. When action happens,

you know up to six seconds prior to the event occurring is saved

in your clip.

The FS-4Pro also provides the following:

• Retro Disk and Loop Record modes.

• Scene Marking which allows clips to be categorized into pre-

named folders on disk while you shoot.

• User definable 10-second retro record feature.

• User definable time lapse and loop playback modes.

• Pinnacle AVI and Avid DV-OMF support.

• Available with either 40GB or 80GB (about 6 hour) capacities.

• Free Run and Regen timecode modes.

Unpacking

Before using the FS-4, open the package and make sure you have all

of the following items:

• FS-4 unit

• Power supply with cable and connector to the FS-4

• Removable power supply cable for wall outlet to power supply

(International only)

• Belt Clip

• Four foot long, 6-pin to 4-pin Firewire Cable

• User Guide

• Removable Li-Ion Battery Pack

Quickstart

This section contains information to help you to use the FS-4 as

quickly as possible. It contains the following sections:

• Physical Description and Basic Controls

• The FS-4 Menu System

• Installing and Removing the Battery Pack

• Connect the FS-4 to AC Power

• Connect the FS-4 to a DV Camcorder

• Recording and Playback with the FS-4

• Power “On” the FS-4

• Set the Time and Date

• Select a DV File Format

• Recording With FS-4

• Manual Recording

• Syncro Slave Recording

• Playback on the FS-4

Physical Description and Basic Controls

Front Panel Controls

The front panel of the FS-4 is illustrated below.

Screen

This is a 14 character by 7 line dot matrix, backlit, LCD display.

Function Keys

Function A (left), Function B (Center), Function C (Right)

The three keys below the FS-4 LCD display are user-defined function

keys for selecting items on the bottom-most LCD line. The function of

these soft keys changes depending upon what is displayed on the

screen above the particular key. Refer to the “Functions Screen” on

page 42 for more information.

Power On Key

To power on or reset the FS-4 after it is powered on, hold down this

key for two seconds.

Screen

Function

Keys

Power On

Record

Button

Speaker

Navigation

Keys

Transport

Control

Keys

To power off the FS-4, hold down the stop key (n) for three seconds.

During power off, the FS-4 makes an audible beep indicating it is turn-

ing off.

Navigation Keys

These keys enable you to navigate the FS-4 menu. The navigation

keys include Left, Right, Up, Down, and Select. Left, Right, Up, and

Down keys repeat.

Transport Control Keys

Use these keys to control FS-4 playback and record functions. You

usually operate these transport keys while on the HOME Screen.

Top Row:

Record Key z

Press this key once when the FS-4 is in STOP mode to put the FS-4

into REC-PAUSE. Press it again to start recording. If you press the

REC button during a recording, the current clip is closed and a new

clip is created without dropping any frames. This key is the only key

that has a red legend on the front panel.

Middle Row:

Back Search Key 

Press this key to play video at speeds different than real-time. Refer

to the NOTE below.

Play Key 

Press this key to start playback of the selected clip.

Forward Search Key 

Press this button to play video at speeds different than real-time.

NOTE: Pressing the Fast Forward (FF) Search key multiple times

results in increases in the search speed. This mode is bidirectional.

For instance, if you are in 10X FF speed and you press the Back

Search key once, the FS-4 is now in 2X FF mode. This applies as

well for backward search speeds. The default speed resolution is as

follows (NTSC, 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

Bottom Row

Back Index Key |

This key returns the FS-4 to the beginning of the current clip when in

playback mode. Press this button twice in sequence to return the FS-

4 to the previous clip during playback. In STOP mode, press this key

to return the FS-4 to the beginning of the previous clip.

Stop Key 

While in the Home Screen, and in any transport mode, press this key

to Pause the FS-4. Press it again to stop the FS-4. Refer to the sec-

tion, “Setup Screen” on page 37 for more information.

NOTE: To power off the FS-4, hold down the stop key (n) for three

seconds. During power off, the FS-4 makes an audible beep indicat-

ing it is turning off.

Forward Index Key |

Use this key to skip forward to the next clip in STOP and PLAY

modes.

Internal Speaker

The Internal speaker is used for alarms and audible feedback. You

can disable audible feedback in the Settings menu if desired. The

power, temperature, and disk capacity alarms are always active.

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