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FS-CF Series Portable DTE Recorder, User Guide, MANL-1170-04

1. VEE TEESE TEMPLATES PRESS YES TO FORMAT Templates TAB YES BACK CLEAR RETAIN Prevent lost frames due to file fragmentation by formatting the FS CF Series before each recording session Save Files Before Formatting with Clear Option The formatting process erases all data on the CF card and is not reversible If the CLEAR option is selected the templates are also deleted Before formatting backup all files and clips from the CF card to a computer To format the CF card while inserted in the FS CF Series 1 From the Utilities menu Select Format 2 Select the type of formatting UDF or FAT The format type is shown in the blue field UDF is default Use the Scroll Wheel to change the format type 3 Press F1 TAB to move between the options Format Type and Templates 4 Select to keep or delete non default templates RETAIN or CLEAR Use the Scroll Wheel to change template selection 5 Select YES to begin formatting A status menu displays progress of the formatting and at successful completion the FS CF Series reboots The FS CF Series issues an error message if format does not complete successfully To return to the Utilities menu without doing a format press the F4 BACK key FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 160 FS CF Series and Pro Functions REPAIR DISK FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy REPAIR DISK PRESS YES TO REPAIR DISK YES BACK Use this function if a recording session does not complete properl
2. 0 0 eae 92 Making Metadata Into XML Files 93 Export eco Aur eene a a n a M e abet 94 Export to NLE XML Document 94 Exporting Metadata slsllssesss 95 Export By Track 00 eee eee eee 95 EXportAlllll cares eR RE MEO ERES 95 Export Based on Template 95 Export Matching sesar oero teatr eee eee eee 96 Exporting a Template lille lesen 97 FS CF Series and Pro Functions 99 Organization and Navigation 000 101 General Menu Information 102 Welcome 2 1 50 ieren taia aa ERA MR EP eat 103 Home seei AC EEUSEE EE eO deat 103 DISP Information Fields 105 FS CF System Information Menus 106 OPERATION Menus sells 107 MODE 52a sealed taret eh Ue s xod 108 Exiting HDD 0 0 0 e eee ee 108 CONTROL Site ee Le sta da ee Rela thoes 109 REC MODE 202000 cee ee esee 110 NORMAL Default 0 ccc ec eee ence eens 111 RETRO CACHE 2 220200005 111 Setting Length of RETRO CACHE 111 RETRO DISK 0000200 eee eae 112 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder xiv Table of Contents Setting Length of RETRO DISK 112 SNAP REC ais cet TAREA ek Gay EE Sa 113 TIMEEAPSE 41 vestes EM eta ie aia 113 Setting Duration of TIMELAPSE 113 REC FORMAT i us hivaend x EAR eas EPIS 114 DTE
3. 20030831 072915 01 d fEl Q local disks Network TA 20030831 072917 01 mov a Macintosh HD amp 20030831 073322 01 mov E rsos3004 4 amp 20030831 073457 01 mov 20030831 073505 01 mov I Desktop 20030831 073508 01 mov 20030831 073514 01 mov T mattmcewen I x Applications 5 Documents amp Movies 6 Music a Pictures are 6 items 35 75 GB available QNote 0 Organizing Structured Files If clips have been assigned to a Reel folder perform an Organize REEL before connecting the unit to a computer see ORGANIZE REEL on page 164 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 195 FS CF Series with Other Devices Close FS CF Series Directory and Dismount From MAC Dismount FS CF Series Before Powering Off It is important to dismount the FS CF Series from the Mac system BEFORE powering down the FS CF Series To dismount the FS CF Series from a Mac 1 Select the FS CF Series on the computer s desktop It is marked with a PC symbol 2 Drag the drive into the trash or use the eject button This dismounts the drive 3 Itis now safe to remove the FS CF Series QNote Eject Shortcut for Two button Mouse If the Macintosh is equipped with a two button mouse the following keyboard shortcut is available Right click the FS CF Series icon on the desk top Select the Eject function from the pop up menu FS CF Series Portable DTE Recor
4. Edit Predefined Disable Sort Field Name Friend Name TC Depend Input St d Values Action je Edit Predefined Disable Value Action L 1 3 Ad Edit Predefined Disable Sort Value Action 1 Remove 2 Remove 7 Define the metadata values for each metadata field For greater efficiency determine what metadata values are available for a field before going into the field This simplifies data entry during recording Click on the Edit Predefined button to view or edit the metadata values for specific metadata fields The Edit Predefined Values dialog box appears Note Predefined Values Predefined values offer the User a list of set items that makes logging more consistent and quicker FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 84 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions 8 Add and Remove predefined values Enter values one at a time and click on Add Add values in the order they are to appear 9 Click on X to close the Edit Predefined window 10 Optional Replace the metadata item s Field Name with a more meaningful Friendly Name This name only appears in the FS CF Pro s web interface and not in the NLE Click on Click to Edit in the Friendly Name column A text field appears where the User can enter a more meaningful label for the metadata Field Name The Friendly Name replaces the Field Name on the Entry page The Friendly Name does not change the Field Name in the FS
5. SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE EJECT UNMOUNT FS CF Pro ON COMPUTER AND UNPLUG USB CABLE BEFORE EXITING It is now possible to mount the FS CF Series drive onto the operating system FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 192 FS CF Series with Other Devices Mounting and Dismounting the FS CF Series How this is done depends on the operating system MAC or Windows Windows Cent _ of x File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay Q Back 1 JO Search gt Folders Ez Address o ABc Folders x Name _Size Date Modified Type 2 2d z C20 7 2 2008249 AM File Folder de rae CT amo 7 2 2008249 AM File Folder 1 idein 201 7 2 2008 2 49AM File Folder 2 atic suite a02 7 2 2008249AM_ File Folder Dein de Gs 7 2 2008249 AM File Folder terii Ses 7 2 2008 2 49AM File Folder amp DataWareHouse E oas 7 2 2008 2 49AM File Folder eS Hed Fasti B Sas 7 2 2008 2 49AM File Folder D rias xA 6637 7 2 2008249 AM File Folder Geo oes 7 2 2008 2 49AM File Folder c enini UN DAI 7 2 2008249 AM File Folder 3 REA T 2 20080702 030204 01 7 3 2008 11 10AM File Folder S ES AS 3 Glog 7 2 2008 12 47PM File Folder dos iiS Ai lt Bl Desktop DB 480KB 7 2 2008249AM File dpi da uni B Desktop DF 64KB 7 2 2008249AM File amp FCP Example xml 15KB 7 3 20081117AM Safari Document sl grade 1KB 7 2 2008947AM File 4l 8 LASTCLIP TXT 1KB 7 2 2008302AM Text Document 1 Open the Windows file
6. FORMAT REPAIR DISK REPAIR CLIP MAKE PROXY FILE NAME ORGANIZE REEL ORGANIZE MXF Item Default Comment FORMAT UDF Backup data before using No Undo REPAIR DISK Not Applicable Use to repair the file structure of hard drive REPAIR CLIP Not Applicable Use to repair the end of a damaged video clip MAKE PROXY Not Applicable Create Proxy files for selected clip FSPCF Pro only FILE NAME Not Applicable Displays the number assigned to the video clip ORGANIZE REEL Not Applicable Places all Assigned To Reels video clips FSPCF Pro only into proper folders ORGANIZE MXF Not Applicable Moves MXF files into Avid media files FSPCF Pro only directory UPGRADE Not Applicable Upgrades the unit software DELETE CLIP Not Applicable Deletes and removes selected clip from unit No Undo SYSTEM RESET Not Applicable Resets unit to factory defaults DIAGNOSTIC Not Applicable Use to assist Focus Technical Support in diagnosing issues STATUS Not Applicable Provides details of power state and internal temperature of unit VERSION 1 0 0 B112309 Displays the current software version for the unit CALIBRATE CLOCK Not Applicable Precisely synchronize clocks of multiple FSPCF Pro only Bote Pros COMPACT FLASH Not Applicable Use to safely replace CF cards FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 159 FORMAT FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy FORMAT WARNING FORMAT WILL Format Type ERASE ALL DATA yp FORMAT TYPE
7. FS CF Pro Video Clips in Reel Folder FS CF Pro permits the storing of video clips in either the standard file folder or a REEL folder FS CF Series Accessories Check Focus Enhancements web site http www focusinfo com for information about FS CF Pro accessories FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 207 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 208 Non Linear Editors NLEs This section is for the FS CF Pro It provides information specific to FS CF Pro supported non linear editors Also check the Focus Enhancements web site www focusinfo com for the latest updates In this section FS CF Pro DTE Workflow 206 Traditional File Based Workflow 210 FS CF Pro and Content Based Workflow 206 Avid Media Composer 213 Logging Avid Metadata During Recording 215 Importing Video and Metadata Into Avid 215 Final Cut Pro 216 Overview of XML 216 Importing Video Clip and Metadata 217 Viewing a Clip 221 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 209 Non Linear Editors NLEs FS CF Pro DTE Workflow Traditional File Based Workflow Traditional video workflow is based on the film industry Video like film is considered as an actual strip of film or tape that is identified by a code number Records of the content of the video are physically logged and maintained separately from the tape A significant part of the workflow involves the physical handling processing logging and storing of individual items Even with the introduction of digit
8. The Control Panel window open 3 Click on Network Connections FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 187 FS CF Series with Other Devices The Network Connections window opens S Network Connections File Edk View Favortes Tools Advanced Help i Peuh R rodes un ME Folder sync LAN or High Speed Internet TD Local Ares Connection Wireless Network Connection mi k Connected cab cp Dell Wireless 1370 WLAN Mini 1 Wireless Network Connection Choose a wireless network Network Tasks Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information x3 Set up a wireless network for a home or small office c P linksys Connected fg Unsecured wireless network will Related Tasks p wireless Automatic g Y Learn about wireless Unsecured wireless network wl petokng fe Change the order of 2 5 preferred networks Unsecured coi p te p change advanced settings 7 4 Click on Wireless Network Connections The Wireless Network Connection window opens 5 Click on FSCF 6 Click the Connect button This connects the computer to the FS CF Pro When the connection is made the signal strength bars in the FS CF Pro listing go green and a message appears 7 Click on the FSCF again to reselect FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 188 FS CF Series with Other Devices Two messages appear
9. FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 137 FS CF Series and Pro Functions PROXIES FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy PROXIES SPEED QUALITY This FS CF Pro setting determines the type of proxy file to be created e SPEED Default This proxy has a lower resolution and smallest file size QUALITY This proxy is higher resolution and largest proxy file size FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 138 FS CF Series and Pro Functions UDF FS PERM FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy SETUP UDF FS PERM READ ONLY READ WRITE Use this setting to determine the read write capabilities of the UDF file system READ ONLY Default Use for Windows XP operating system READ WRITE Use for MAC OS 10 5 and Windows Vista operating systems QNote D o UDF Perm Default Set to Read Only When using Mac OS10 5 and UDF FS Perm is set to Read Write it may take several minutes for the FS CF Pro to mount on the computer Setting to Read Only permits faster mounting times UDF MXF and AVID Media Composer When using the UDF file format with MXF and AVID Media Composer make certain that the FS CF unit is set to READ WRITE before mounting to a computer For more information about operating systems see Windows and MAC Operating Systems on page 175 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 139 FS CF Series and Pro Functions REC START FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy SETUP REC START NORMAL FAST The Record Start is a FS
10. REELS PREF FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy REELS PREF FOLDER TEMPLATE This is a FS CF Pro function Use this function to select the method by which a folder is identified FOLDER Default This option uses Reel numbers to name the folders R 0 R 1 R 2 and so on up to R 9 TEMPLATE This option provides the ability to give folders unique names based on xml templates stored in the FS CF Pro database Setting one of the Function buttons F1 F4 to the REEL option shows the folder or template designation in the Home menu display see FUNCTIONS Menus on page 154 Default is FOLDER FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 153 FS CF Series and Pro Functions FUNCTIONS Menus FS CF Pro DTE tecunotocy 1 00 00 00 00 DISK 1 434min Reel receiving clips w 1 Reels Functions are FS CF Pro only SYNC REELS R1 1 F1 F2 F3 F4 Function Groups The Functions keys F1 F2 F3 and F4 provide convenient Home menu shortcuts that act as toggle switches for specific system settings The Functions menu below is an example of the information displayed FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy FUNCTIONS Function settings are user assignable and available in the Functions menu Changing a setting with a Function button has the same effect as manually changing the setting There are four groups of functions F1 F2 F3 and F4 displayed via the Functions menu The function groups are independent of each other n each group only
11. TCSET 131 temperature error message 229 template Avid 63 AXIF 63 create 69 custom 63 custom creating 88 default 63 83 defining fields 210 deleting 64 70 deleting imported 64 disabling field 84 duplicating 82 86 export 70 exporting 97 FCP 63 Final Cut Pro 83 friendly name 221 id 81 import 70 imported 64 importing 91 job specific 62 matching to reel 70 81 new creating 82 NLE 60 96 reels pref 153 webpage 69 xml Apple 62 thumbnail 9 show all 73 time DST adjust 31 126 set date and time FS CF Pro NTP 119 time remaining ondisk 104 time zone 124 time set 123 timecode 30 display 116 embedded DV timecode 105 EXTTC 116 external device 105 freerun 116 markers 222 RECRUN 117 recording in file 49 regen 117 selecting 44 session absolute value 106 settings 131 timecode based 60 timeline 176 track DV timecode 105 trigger external 48 U UDF 7 139 176 default 139 format 160 FS CF default file system 175 MAC default read only 176 setup options 32 120 139 Universal Disk Format see UDF unpacking 3 updating metadata 78 Index upgrade abort 167 file 166 firmware 166 USB 5 17 802 1lb g 9 adapter 9 18 asynchronous 18 auto detect 18 cable A A 3 data interface 6 dongle 18 FS CF Pro network 9 monitor audio 8 networking 9 performance 18 sync multiple FS CF Pros 8 technical specifications 225 wireless 9 user bit 105 132 default 132 TCEXT 132 user interface 29
12. Technical Specifications DTE File Formats Supported SD DV25 Frame Rates 480i 30fps 480p 60fps 480p 24 and 30fps 576i p 25fps 576i p 50 fps DTE Formats RAW DV AVI1 AVI2 Canopus AVI Matrox AVI QuickTime MXF HDV All HDV formats are supported in M2T QuickTime HDV mode only supports 1080i50 60 24F 25F 30F and 720p25 30 MXF HDV mode only supports 1080150 60 and 720p30 DTE Formats MOT supports recordings larger than 2GB QuickTime supports recordings larger than 2GB MXF supports recordings larger than 2GB FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 227 Technical Specifications Proxy Videos Frame Rates 12fps 1080 hq 20fps 1080 speed Codec MPEG4 Video bit rate 320kb s Audio bit rate 64kb s Frame rate 12fps 50Hz or 15fps 60Hz Wrapper Table Original File Format Proxy File Format AVI DV all variants ANI avi MXF DV HDV AVI avi M2T HDV MP4 QuickTime DV HDV QuickTime mov Raw DV DV MP4 720p30 and 1080i50 60 support only 720p25 30 and 1080i50 60 24F 25F 30F support only FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 228 Error Messages Technical Specifications The FS CF Series will display error messages on its LCD display if certain conditions occur that can effect FS CF Series operation Below is a list of the error messages and the actions to take Error Message Description LOW BATTERY Battery power is low HIGH The unit i
13. Track 1 001 Default Template Avid MXF Format 3 Apple XML Interchange Format Poll Timeout s Avid MXF Format Poll Interval Stop s Custom Template X Football Weather Poll Interval Rec s Poll Stop 2008 Focus Enhancements Content based Metadata 1 Access the FS CF Pro using the iPod browser The FS CF Pro Entry page appears 2 Click on Settings A new page appears The name of the currently active template is displayed on the Default Template button 3 Select a metadata template to use If the default template is okay go to Step 5 If another template is needed click on the Default Template button A dropdown menu appears with a list of available templates 4 Pick the template and click on Done The name appears on the Default Template button This template and its predefined metadata values are applied to all recordings until another template is selected 5 Verify that e FS CF Pro is set to the appropriate DTE format for the selected DV or HDV format AUTO ORG is enabled look in the SETUP menu FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 198 FS CF Series with Other Devices 7 FOCWS FS CF Pro Portable DTE Recorder Counter 00 00 16 06 Update 11 Play Offense lt 2 8 Result 4 Offense Defense Updat Special Teams Other Poll Stop 2008 Focus Enhancements 6 Putthe FS CF Pro into Record
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15. the FS CF Pro provides NLE sample templates for Avid Media Composer Apple XML Interchange Format AXIF and Custom metadata fields that can be adapted to a specific project s requirements AXIF is metatdat feilds are familiar to Apple Final Cut Pro Users as most are the same values that are used in the Log and Capture window within Final Cut Pro There are a few extra fields The similarity of FS CF and AXIF metadata fields is shown in the illustration below Template Settings User FS CF Pro Portable DTE Recorder FOCUS Template Name New a ILS EE Apple XML Interchange Format Duplic Display Template Field Name Descriptic D Click to edit No to edit No Click to edit Shottake Click to edit No Lognote Click to edit No t1 Click to edit No Master Comment 2 Click to edit No T Master Comment 3 Click to edit No Log Note Master Comment 4 Click to edit No Comment A Click to edit No c V Markers Comment B Click to edit No 2 a Csemer Name Click to edit Yes Comment Click to edit Yes 00 00 00 00 9 00 00 00 00 Apple XML Interchange Format Fields Final Cut Pro Log and Capture The template creator can use all available fields however it is possible to select specific metadata fields to enable and disable This simplifies data entry by eliminating distracting unused fields see Creating A Template on page 82 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorde
16. 140mm x 32mm Weight 12 oz 0 34 kg with battery User Interface Graphical display 37mm x 49mm Active Display color backlit 9 control buttons with conductive rubber keypad Scroll Wheel I F Menu system integrated with control buttons to provide access to unit Operation Setup Functions Utilities Metadata Download from external device Xml template of metadata tags Add metadata tags to video file and link to Timecode values in a recording Individual clips Entire recording session Metadata compatible with popular NLE editor applications FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 223 Technical Specifications Compliance CE FCC Class B C Tick RoHS Connectors Power mini jack DC 11 18 V CONTRO COMPUTNN IO Video IO FireWire Computer IO USB 2 0 1 x 6 pin IEEE 1394a Inputs Outputs Video 1x6 pin FireWire IEEE 1394a connector with restraining latch FS CF Series can be powered via the FireWire connection when attached to a powered on computer FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 224 Technical Specifications Audio Embedded in the FireWire signal e DV25 Embedded 2 channel 16 bit 48kHz Embedded 4 channel 12 bit 32kHz HDV Embedded 2 channel MPEG 1 Layer 2 Timecode e Embedded in the DV HDV stream Data I Os USB 2 0 1x Asynchronous USB 2 0 port Type A connector w power out 500mA max Can not accept power when connected
17. 2 SYNC REELS F4 Assigned to R2 2 F3 Assigned to R1 1 F2 Assigned to REELS To enable this function REELS PREF must be set to FOLDER see REELS PREF on page 153 When a disk is formatted the FS CF Pro creates 10 folders numbered 0 9 on the disk Each folder is a REEL Alternately if the User wants to use names rather than REELs the named folder can still be assigned to a Function Button because of the number associated with it Clips can be assigned to a Reels during record stop or playback The function keys can be set to assign video clips to particular reels folders There are two functions for assigning clips to reels REELS To allocate a clip to one of the folder reels 0 9 assign the REELS function to a function key To Select the reel that the clip should belong to press the REELS function key to increment the reel that the current clip is assigned to The number of the reel appears in the lower left hand area of the display just above the functions bar Example In the illustration above F2 is assigned to REELS The videographer wants to assign the current clip to Reel 2 To assign this action Reel 2 is selected by pressing the F2 key until the FS CF Pro marks the clip to the currently selected reel The current reel is indicated in the line above the F1 function reel selection FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 158 FS CF Series and Pro Functions UTILITIES Menus FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy UTILITIES
18. 97 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 98 FS CF Series and Pro Functions This section contains information on the following LCD menus Organization and Navigation 101 General Menu Information 102 OPERATION Menus 107 MODE 108 CONTROL 109 REC MODE 110 REC FORMAT 114 DTE FORMAT 115 TIMECODE 116 PROXY GEN Fs cF Pro only 118 SETUP Menus 119 SET DATE AND TIME USING NTP Fs cF Pro only 122 DATE 122 TIME 123 TIME ZONE 124 NTP SOURCE Fs cF Pro only 125 DST ADJUST 126 LCD 127 LCD BRIGHT 127 KEY BRIGHT 128 ALARM 128 STOP 129 EXT CTL 130 TC SET 131 UB SET 132 TC MODE NTSC only 133 RETRO CACHE Fs cF Pro only 134 RETRO DISK Fs cF Pro only 134 TIMELAPSE Fs cF Pro only 135 PLAY MODE 136 PLAY FROM Fs cF Pro only 137 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 99 FS CF Series and Pro Functions PLAY PREF Fs cF Pro only 137 PROXIES Fs cF Pro only 138 UDF FS PERM 139 REC START 140 NETWORK FS CF Pro only 141 IP ADDR FS CF Pro only 142 IP MASK Fs cF Pro only 142 BROADCAST Fs cF Pro only 143 GATEWAY FS CF Pro only 143 WIFI PRESETS Fs cF Pro only 144 ESSID Fs cF Pro only 145 KEY FS CF Pro only 146 CHANNEL FS CF Pro only 147 WIFI MODE Es crF Pro only 148 FTP FS CF Pro only 149 FTP PASS Fs cF Pro only 149 WEB FS CF Pro only 150 AUTO ORG Fs cF Pro only 151 AUTO MARK FS CF Pro only 152 REELS PREF Fs cF Pro only 153 FUNCTIONS Menus 154 Functions List 155 Assigning Clips to Reels Fs cF Pro on
19. CF Pro database or in the NLE The template is now ready for use TC Depend and Input Style In AXIF and FCP In Apple XML Interchange Format AXIF templates the settings for the TC Depend and Input Style fields are grayed out because their settings are fixed and can not be changed By default most but not all of the metadata fields are set as not timecode dependent All the metadata fields have their Input Style set as Mixed Input which permits the use of both predefined and variable user entered values Avid Media Composer and FCP support these settings because they are template defaults For more information see Creating A Custom Template on page 88 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 85 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Duplicating a Template 1 2 3 4 i Lowe Settings User FS CF Pro C Template Type FCP Baseball Duplicate Iv Based on Display Template FCP Baseball x Field Name Friendly Name TC Depend Input Style Predefined Values Action Scene Click to No Mixed Input Edit Predefined _ Disable Shottake Bii No Mixed Input A E 7 6 5 1 Enter the name of the new template in the Template Name field 2 Placea check mark in the Duplicate check box 3 Select the template to duplicate from the Based On dropdown menu 4 Click Add The new template appears with all of the metadata fields found in the parent template The new template s name appears in the D
20. CF Series function that provides two modes when using Canon HDV cameras with tape and operating in external control mode Normal Default Use in normal conditions There is a brief delay between record trigger and actual beginning of recording This ensures an error free recording at the beginning of a clip Fast This mode begins FS CF Series recordings as quickly as possible after the record trigger has been pressed It is possible that the first 1 2 frames may have some corruption but the clip is usable in the NLE QNote When Shooting Without Tape Use FAST Mode When shooting without tape in the camera it is recommended that the FAST setting be used as frame corruption does not occur when tape is not used FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 140 FS CF Series and Pro Functions NETWORK FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy S TUP NETWORK MANUAL DHCP Use this is a FS FC Pro menu to select the method to use to assign a network IP address to the FS CF Pro MANUAL The first time that the FS CF Pro is turned on it is necessary to manually enter its default fixed static settings After that when MANUAL is selected the FS CF Pro automatically fills in the default values for IP ADDR 192 168 10 25 IP MASK 255 255 255 0 BROADCAST 192 168 10 255 GATEWAY 192 168 10 1 ESSID FSCF DHCP Default Select DHCP if IP address is automatically assigned by the network server QNote 5 0 Networking
21. Click on the Import button A system message appears below the Browse field indicating that the import was successful FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 91 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Removing Metadata Fields A Removing A Metadata Field Deletes All Data Stored In Field In All Records Use extreme caution when removing metadata fields This applies to metadata fields added by the User and accompanied by the Remove button FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 92 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Making Metadata Into XML Files FS CF Pro Drive Up to higher level directory o 1 2 Shooting directory for storing video clips Dir 20080618 164450 01 10 JOD Io Io la 1 Directory named for template used Directory Baseball Up to higher level directory 06 18 2008 04 46PM 262 831 616 20080618 164450p01 mov 06 18 2008 04 48PM 2 184 20080618 164450p01 xml Video clip and xml file moved to template directory from shooting directory During a recording session video clips are placed in a directory automatically created by FS CF Pro Metadata is entered into the FS CF Pro database through the use of xml templates To make that data accessible it is necessary to export it from the database into a xml file and link it to its video clip This is done after the recording and data entry are completed There are two methods for doing this AUTO ORG If AUTO ORG is enabled after video is record
22. FS CF Series alarm triggers when conditions such as low battery charge low disk space or over heating occur When Alarm is set to OFF the audio feedback for the buttons is disabled However the alarm still sounds for low power high heat or low disk space conditions Default is ON FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 128 FS CF Series and Pro Functions STOP NO VIDEO These settings depend on the REC FORMAT selected and determine which video is output from the FS CF Series when using the Search Index Soft button to view recorded clips In DV Mode the options are FRAME Default Displays the first frame of the clip GRAY Displays a black frame NO VIDEO Video output is OFF In HDV mode NOVIDEO The camcorder LCD displays its default menu FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 129 FS CF Series and Pro Functions EXT CTL FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy EXT CTL OFF PAUSE FRAME FILE These external control options permit the use of a device to control the FS CF Series using a simple contact closure OFF Default Use this option when connecting an external device with an RS232C cable This requires the use of a a 3 5mm to DB9 adapter cable plugged into the FS CF Series Control port The following options permit control functions to occur from a simple contact closure PAUSE Controls Pause and Resume during a record or playback session FRAME DV Mode Only Captures a single frame of video and records i
23. ORGANIZE MXF COMPLETE This is a FS CF Pro function When utilizing MXF with some NLEs such as Avid Media Composer it is necessary to run ORGANIZE MXF before importing the clips The ORGANIZE MXF utility moves all MXF audio and video files into the Avid MediaFiles MXF 1 directory QNote Disable AUTO ORG Before Recording MXF Clips After Recording MXF Clips but Before Mounting the FS CF Pro to a Computer Run ORGANIZE MXF Metadata Embedded In Avid MXF File Wrapper Using the FS CF Pro s web server function AVID MEDIA COMPOSER EXPORT the metadata is incorporated into the Avid MXF wrapper and not maintained as a separate xml document See Avid Media Composer on page 75 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 165 FS CF Series and Pro Functions UPGRADE FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy UPGRADE WARNING UPGRADE WILL ERASE CURRENT SOFTWARE CONTINUE TO UPGRADE SYSTEM YES BACK Check Focus Enhancements website for upgrades and latest software updates go to www focusinfo com Reformat CF Card FAT 32 Before Upgrading System Software It is necessary to reformat the FS CF Series CF card as a FAT 32 file system BEFORE upgrading the system software Remember to copy all data from the drive before reformatting To upgrade system software 1 Attach the FS CF Series to AC power before upgrading A secure power source is necessary Download the latest upgrade file to
24. Pro to a Managed Wireless Network A managed wireless network employs a wireless router to manage connected Wi Fi devices The router provides DHCP services to the network in a way similar to the DHCP server ona wired network Setting up the FS CF Pro is similar to that of attaching the FS CF Pro to the ethernet network mentioned before There are a few items to note Verify that FS CF Pro is set to DHCP SETUP gt NETWORK gt DHCP Insure that the proper ESSID is set SETUP gt NETWORK gt ESSID Use ESSID to browse available networks Insure that the KEY is set The KEY is the wireless network password SETUP gt NETWORK gt KEY This is WEP encryption only Verify that FS CF Pro s WIFI MODE is set to MANAGED SETUP gt WIFI MODE gt MANAGED FS CF Pro Web and FTP Like the wired network the FS CF Pro can be accessed by web browser or FTP FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 179 FS CF Series with Other Devices FS CF Pro Peer to Peer Networking Wi Fi Peer To Peer is the ability to connect the FS CF Pro with other Wi Fi capable devices without going through a separate wireless router This permits the videographer to use FS CF Pro s metadata function in the field with a minimum of equipment the FS CF Pro and another WIFI device It is necessary to establish an ad hoc peer to peer network the connection between FS CF Pro and other Wi Fi capable devices are networked only for the duration of the session
25. ProxSys system it is only necessary to import the xml file During the import process the application locates and identifies all video clips associated with the xml file and imports them too In addition the metadata logged during recording or playback is added to the video clip s Metadata has many uses during post production Identify individual video clips clip xml files cameras position and lens Provide for rapid creation and display of the video dailies from film or digital footage Determine the sequence that the dailies are shown and create text generator slates before each shot Merge subtitles with scenes Group and archive all video clips belonging to each project Facilitate rapid search and retrieval of raw footage and related video clips used in projects Version tracking of video clips and sequences Find and replace video clips with other clips Track processes applied to video sequences for example chromakey effects FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 67 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Logging Onto the FS CF Pro Web Server Logging onto the FS CF Pro web server provides access to the metadata settings and logging functions The pages and functions available depend on the type of device accessing the FS CF Pro 1 Connect the FS CF Pro to a wired or wireless network through its USB port using a USB to Ethernet adapter or 802 11b g wireless dongle Depending on the type of connection refer to the fo
26. RETRO DISK The REC MODE menu permits setting the FS CF Series to various recording modes see REC MODEs with Home Menu Indicators on page 110 Once a recording mode is selected the recorder remains in that mode until a different mode is chosen Exiting the REC MODE menu 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 menu where the recorder mode is displayed FS CF Pro DTE rec amp votocv REC MODE Indicator RETRO CACHE REC MODEs with Home Menu Indicators Top Line Displayed In Home Menu NORMAL a STOP 1 001 RETRO CACHE E C STOP 1 001 RETRO DISK E L STOP 1 001 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 110 FS CF Series and Pro Functions NORMAL Default This is the standard recording mode All control is from the FS CF Series front panel Initially the Home menu displays W STOP Pressing Record puts the FS CF Series into record mode Pressing Pause Il stops recording Pressing Pause Il a second time resumes recording to the original video clip Pressing Stop l stops recording and puts the FS CF Series into STOP mode RETRO CACHE Retro Cache is a FS CF Pro function that is available in all control modes 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
27. Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to coni information i B linksys Unsecured wireless nel Available networks To connect to disconnect from or find out more information about wireless networks in range click the button below View Witeless Networks wireless Unsecured wirelez nel 4 Ye Change the order of Preferred networks preferred networks iertati connect to available networks in the order listed Fp Change advanced e n 1 Cw 4 wireless Automatic linksys Automatic Lacs Remove Properties Learn about setting up wireless network Advanced Networks to access O Any available network access point preferred O Access point infrastructure networks only 6 Computerto computer ad hoc networks only J C Automatically connect to non preferred networks 1 Click on change the order of the preferred networks in the Related Task column to the left A new window opens 2 Click on the Wireless Network tab Under Preferred Networks click on the FSCF 4 Click on the Move Up button to move the FS CF Pro to the top of the network list 5 Click on Advanced to go into the next connection window x 6 Select Computer to Computer adhoc network only 7 Click Close This initiates the wireless connection between the computer and the FS CF Pro Connection status messages appear in the FS CF Pro listing Acquiring network
28. Series unit This feature is useful for diagnosing problems with the unit System Reset A A System Reset can not be reversed System Rest does NOT erase clips or content from the FS CF unit DIAGNOSTIC FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy DIAGNOSTIC LEVEL EN A DO NOT CHANGE THE SETTINGS OF THIS FUNCTION This function is included to help Focus Enhancements Technical Support diagnose problems that may occur with the FS CF Series FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 169 STATUS FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy STATUS BATTERY 7 69 V TEMPERATURE 49C BACK The FS CF Series Status menu provides details of the FS CF Series s power state and internal temperature This menu may help Focus Enhancements Technical Support in determining power and thermal problems with the unit VERSION FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy VERSION 1 0 0 0B112309 NTSC FS CF Pro This menu displays FS CF Series Firmware version Video standard of the unit FS CF Series model FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 170 FS CF Series and Pro Functions CALIBRATE CLOCK FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy CALIBRATE CLOCK THIS TAKES ABOUT 10 HOURS PRESS YES TO CALIBRATE CLOCK YES This is a FS CF Pro function Use this utility if precise synchronization of multiple FS CF Pros is required see Synchronizing Clocks on Multiple FS CF Pros on page 202 This utility calibrates the FS CF Pro s internal clock It requires access to a NTP network or in
29. address and Connected Connected FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 190 FS CF Series with Other Devices Wireless Network Status Network Connections Wireless Network Connection A Connected Uj Dell Wireless 1370 WLAN Mini Sent Received bd 8 amp 2 452 me To access the current network status connection network name duration speed signal strength 1 Go to the Control Panel and click on the Network Connections icon The Network Connections window appears Click on the wireless network that the FS CF Pro belongs to The Wireless Network Connection Status window appears FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 191 FS CF Series with Other Devices Mounting FS CF Series to Windows or MAC There are two methods for transferring video from the FS CF Series to a computer transfer the CF card to a card reader or mount the FS CF Series to a computer Mounting the FS CF Series to a computer is the same for Windows or MAC operating systems Begin by connecting the FS CF Series to the computer using the USB 2 0 A to A cable provided with the unit Select HDD MODE On the FS CF Series OPERATION gt MODE and Select HDD FS CF Pro DTE tecunotocy RATION REC PLAY HDD This step is required before mounting the FS CF Series to a computer Refer to the section MODE on page 108 The HDD BYPASS menu appears FS CF Pro DTE recuNotocv HDD BYPASS
30. and while they are in Wi Fi range QNote 2 Current Technical Requirements Presently Peer To Peer networking requires the use of the latest firmware and an 802 11 USB dongle which utilizes the RaLink chip set Use one of the following Focus Enhancements WIFI adapter ASYF 1343 01LF ASUS WL 167G A list of tested USB dongles will be available soon from www focusinfo com Example This example uses an iPod Touch and a Wi Fi capable Mac running Safari Setting FS CF Pro 1 Connectanapproved 802 11 USB dongle to the FS CF Pro 2 Power up FS CF Pro 3 Go to the SETUP gt NETWORK and Select MANUAL FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy UP NETWORK MANUAL DHCP FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 180 FS CF Series with Other Devices If needed scroll to SETUP options IP ADDRESS IP MASK BROADCAST and GATEWAY and modify their settings Set ESSID SETUP gt ESSID gt Select ESSID Studio B F2 EDIT The ESSID display lists wireless networks within range of the FS CF Pro If the network is not displayed press F2 and enter it see ESSID on page 145 Default ESSID and wireless network are FSCF Pick the network and press Select button The display returns to the SETUP menu Set KEY SETUP gt KEY gt Select KEY FI INSERT F4 DELETE The key is the wireless equivalent of the network password Enter the Key code and press Select see page 146 The display returns to the SETUP
31. battery life gauge 104 button 16 81 CF 26 channel 147 clip number 104 DISP 105 F1 default 104 F2 default 104 F2 ESSID 145 F3 default 104 F4 default 104 home 103 menu operation 107 menu setup 119 operational status 103 screen layout 102 system information 106 time remaining 104 volume 104 welcome 103 H HD 10800 2 720p 2 formats 4 HDD 18 93 108 bypass 108 exiting 108 HDV audio 18 formats 115 nooutput 129 stop options 129 high temperature 229 l T O 17 Index IEEE 1394 See FireWire import file xml 67 reel folder 164 template 64 template settings 70 in out markers 73 incorrect software loaded 229 indicator record mode 110 interface user 29 iPod FS CF Pro 197 not accessible 70 isochronous 17 L LCD video playback 8 view thumbnail 9 LCD backlight settings 127 LED battery charge 16 disk status 16 left 14 linking 202 control multiple FS CF Pros 80 202 control multiple units 203 metadata 80 202 linking FS CF Pros 79 LOCK 104 logging metadata FS CFPro 8 to multi FS CF Pros 79 low battery 229 M M2T 4 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 7 Index Mac OS 10 5 7 make proxy 34 57 159 163 marker in out 73 timecode 222 marking scene 9 matching function buttons 81 reel FS CF Pro reel matching 81 reels 81 matching reel to template 70 matching template toreel 70 Matrox AVI 4 205 menu control 109 DTE format 115 home 103 mode 108 naviagtion 29 n
32. captured by the video camera during pauses To initiate Retro Cache 1 Press Record and the FS CF Pro goes into REC PAUSE mode and starts caching video When caching the Home menu displays ell REC C 2 Press Record a second time and the FS CF Pro begins active recording at the last frame stored in the cache The resulting video clip has the cached video at the beginning Setting Length of RETRO CACHE 1 Goto the SETUP Menu See RETRO CACHE on page 134 2 Select the item RETRO CACHE 3 Select the time field Use the scroll wheel to set the length of video that the RETRO CACHE should store Set the length of video in 1 second increments from 0 The maximum time allowed is 10 seconds FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 111 FS CF Series and Pro Functions RETRO DISK Retro Disk is a FS CF Pro function 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
33. clocks of multiple units for matching timecode via WiFi using an optional USB WiFi or wired Ethernet adapter Expanded HD DTE Formats with MXF LCD Video Playback Playback recorded content on the FS CF Pro LCD Original DV HDV recordings play back at a reduced frame rate To monitor audio use an USB audio device headset or speaker system Metadata The FS CF Pro provides 1 Fast and flexible metadata generation with the ability to log metadata using a wired or wireless USB 2 0 network adapter and a device with web browser capabilities computer laptop PDA etc 2 Metadata formats supported Avid Composer version 3 5 AXIF and User defined Custom 3 Logthe same metadata to multiple FS CF Pro units simultaneously using a single web interface Proxy Video Files The FS CF Pro can generate proxy video files from stored original video files Proxy files are smaller than their original video clips and easier to share over the network or internet Retro Cache Mode with 10 Second Cache FS CF Pro s ten second Retro Cache record mode means you are always recording This mode insures that action at the beginning of a video clip is not missed In Retro Cache mode the FS CF Pro is in a state similar to Pause except that it is continuously recording video in a loop of user defined length up to 10 seconds When active recording starts the FS CF Pro creates a new clip and seamlessly appends the Retro Cache session to the beginning of
34. for a Class B 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 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder iii LEGAL NOTICES turning the equipment off and on correct the interference by one or more of the following actions 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 Compliance FS CF Pro is a device marketed for use in industrial or business environments The FS CF Pro complies with the regulations the following testing agencies Australia and New Zealand European Union FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder iv LEGAL NOTICES Safety Symbols Power Supply Only This symbol indicates the presence of an un insulated A Dangerous Voltage within the product s enclosure that may constitute a
35. for a maximum of 3 hours while in continuous record or play modes This time depends on LCD and key brightness and other devices attached to the unit such as the wireless dongle Battery Use A Misuse can damage unit and or cause injury such as burns if a conductive material like jewelry keys or beaded chains touch exposed terminals Conductive material may complete an electrical circuit short circuit and become very hot Use care in handling charged battery particularly when placing it inside a pocket purse or other container with metal objects Use of battery chargers not approved by Focus Enhancements could cause the battery to catch fire or explode Warning Do Not Use Unapproved Battery Chargers FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 21 Quick Start Low Battery Power During Operation If during operation the FS CF senses that the battery charge is low resulting in a low voltage condition the unit alerts the user with warning beeps less than 3 charge remaining and then powers down in an orderly manner protecting the stored video clips and metadata Power From External DC Battery Devices The ability to charge the FS CF battery when operating using an external DC battery device is dependent on the load placed on the FS CF Consider the following when using external DC battery devices to power the FS CF The typical external DC power source for the video device is 12V or 14 4V Note When Using
36. function the Custom and Imported templates may be removed and only the default template will remain see FORMAT on page 160 As a precaution Export and archive all non FCP Example templates After formatting it is necessary to re import them FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 64 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Video Production 1 mI sansa Jis Wired or Wireless 4 network Media Server Non Linear Editor BB Pre production Pre production includes the setup of equipment for recording the production see Connecting FS CF Series to DV HDV Camcorder on page 28 and defining the metadata template s used its metadata fields and values For the FS CF Pro this involves 1 Setup the xml metadata template Using the FS CF Pro web based interface open the metadata template on a laptop or PDA Setup the metadata template values and settings by logging into FS CF Pro s web server using a com puter or laptop Template settings and metadata reside on the FS CF Pro in the FS CF Pro database in the directory log fs 3 db Production Production involves the recording of video logging both clip and timecode metadata based on the templates that were defined in the pre production phase In addition clips can be played back and verified through the camera and additional metadata can be defined if required FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 65 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions For the FS CF Pro this involv
37. in a menu pressing the Up soft button moves the cursor upwards in the menu When in the Home menu pressing the Up soft button advances to the next clip Down Soft Button Previous Video Clip When in a menu pressing the Down soft button moves the cursor downwards in the menu When in the Home menu pressing the Down soft button returns to the previous clip FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 15 Quick Start Function keys Below the FS CF Series LCD display are four user defined function keys F1 F2 F3 and F4 Use them as short cut keys to select functions displayed at the bottom of the LCD menu The function of these keys changes depending on the options displayed on the LCD Unit LEDs FS CF Pro DTE tecunotocy Disk Activity LED State Indicates Red Flashing Disk activity Battery Charge Off Powered Off Adapter Connected No Battery Green Charging Cycle Completed Green Slow Flashing Charging fast charge Green Fast Flashing Charging topping off battery Battery charge level is indicated by the color of the battery symbol in the LCD display Green 100 50 Yellow 50 25 Red 25 0 Low charge recharge immediately FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 16 Quick Start Top View Input Output and Power Connectors Power p DC 11 18V Power 11 18V DC S DCI 8V Hd Video 1 0 IEEE Computer 1 0 USB 2 0 w A i i D 1 COMPUTE
38. in the Template Name field 2 Verify that the Display Template field is set to None 3 Placea check in the New check box 4 Select the metadata template to use from the Template Type dropdown menu Apple XML Interchange Format is the default xml document type 5 Click Add The template opens displaying all of the metadata fields available in the xml template The fields are set to their default states and values QNote 0 AXIF Template and Final Cut Pro The information logged into the AXIF template is viewable using the FCP application browser window once it is imported into FCP FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 83 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions 6 Verify that the necessary metadata fields are enabled Wote JD Enable Only Necessary Fields When logging metadata in the field it may be difficult to log more than a few metadata fields for a given shot although it is possible to log as many as you need with FS CF Pro To be more efficient disable non critical fields so that they do not distract while logging The Disable Enable button is a toggle switch Its label indicates the action that will occur if it is selected N o 10 9 Scene Click to edit No Mixed Ir but Mixed Wat _EditPredefined Disable Shottake jd Mixed h ut EditPredefined Disable Edit Predefined Values for Edit Predefined Disable of Template Edit Predefined Disable FCP Baseball
39. manual QNote FS CF Supplied with Two FireWire Cables The FS CF is provided with both 4 pin to 6 pin and 6 pin to 6 pin FireWire cables Check to see which type the camcorder requires Connect the other end of the FireWire IEEE 1394 cable to the video camera Turn on the camera Turn on the FS CF FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 28 Quick Start FS CF Series User Interface FS CF Pro DTE recunovocy STOP Y a Gg QUICKTIME 1 COUNTER 00 00 00 00 DISK 1 434min 1 EXT DIS DVD CF FS CF Pro DTE rrcuvotocy FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy UTILMES OPERATION V REC PLAY FORMAT ok ONTROL NORMAL REPAIR CLIP EE MAKE PROXY FILE NAME ORGANIZE REEL ORGANIZE MXF PROXY GEN AUTOMATIG FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy FUNCTIONS YN SET DATE AND TIME USING NTP 04 02 10 19 11 00 Los Angeles United States AUTOMATIC ON The FS CF Series menu system provides access to all the functions available in the unit The Welcome and Home menus come up automatically when the unit starts All of the other menus are accessed by pressing the left or right soft buttons on the Scroll Wheel For more information on each function go to the chapter FS CF Series and Pro Functions on page 97 QNote 0 2 DD 1 Returning to the Top of the Menu or to Home menu To get to the top of any menu press the Left soft button To get back to the Home menu Highlight the
40. menu A key code is a WEP encryption convention and is not always required FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 181 FS CF Series with Other Devices 9 Set WIFI MODE SETUP gt WIFI MODE gt Select ADHOC P2P FS CF Pro DTE rechnotocy UP WIFI MODE MANAGED ADHOC P2P 10 Verify that WEB is enabled SETUP gt WEB gt ENABLE FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 182 FS CF Series with Other Devices Setting Up iPod Touch or iPhone Use similar settings on other Wi Fi devices 1 Unlock the iPod Touch 2 Select the Settings button 3 In Settings select the Wi Fi setting ON Wi Fi Networks 4 Under Choose a Network Locate the ESSID set on the FS CF Pro and select it buy touching the name In this example FS CF Pro A check mark appears next to the selection 5 Press the right arrow in the blue circle to open the Network setting for this Wi Fi selection 192 168 1 1 31 2 3 4 5 e 7 s 9 o 6 Press the STATIC button at the top of the menu 7 Select an IP address with it s last value within 20 or 30 of that set on FS CF Pro Do Not Set the IP to the same IP as the FS CF Pro Example of appropriate IP addresses If FS CF Pro s IP address is 192 168 10 25 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 183 FS CF Series with Other Devices 10 11 12 Set the iPod Touch to 192 168 10 20 Set SUB NET MASK to match the value on FS CF Pro usually 255 255 255 0 Set ROUTER to
41. menu FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy HDD BYPASS SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE EJECT UNMOUNT FS CF Series ON COMPUTER AND UNPLUG USB CABLE BEFORE EXITING As long as this message appears the FS CF Series is mounted on the computer Exiting HDD Before exiting HDD mode safely remove the FS CF Series from the network 1 Use the host computer s operating system Eject or Safely Remove Hardware function to dismount the FS CF Series 2 Unplug the USB cable FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 108 FS CF Series and Pro Functions 3 Press F4 EXIT CONTROL FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy ERATION CONTROL NORMAL EXTERNAL SYNCHRO The CONTROL menu provides the capability of enabling the FS CF Series to operate in three different control modes during record and playback NORMAL Default Record and Play modes are controlled through the FS CF Series controls This is default EXTERNAL Use EXTERNAL when controlling recording through an external device The mode is used most often with newer DV and HDV camcorders SYNCHRO This mode is most often used with older camcorders In SYNCHRO a camcorder and the FS CF Series follow the camcorder s record state It requires a tape to be in the camcorder To use this mode refer to the section SYNCHRO Recording on page 48 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 109 FS CF Series and Pro Functions REC MODE FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy o RATION REC MODE NORMAL RETRO CACHE
42. menu title at the top of the menu Press the Select soft button FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 29 Quick Start FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 30 Main Menu Feature Options Selection WELCOME Only appears for a few seconds on power up HOME Gateway menu for all functions it displays disk and operational status OPERATION For more information see OPERATION Menus on page 107 MODE CONTROL REC MODE REC FORMAT DTE FORMAT TIMECODE PROXY GEN FS CF Pro only REC PLAY HDD mount to computer function NORMAL EXTERNAL SYNCHRO NORMAL RETRO CACHE RETRO DISK SNAP REC FS CF Pro DV mode only TIMELAPSE FS CF Pro DV mode only DV HDV Depends on REC FORMAT setting DV Raw DV AVI Type1 AVI Type2 Canopus AVI Matrox AVI Quicktime MXF FS CF Pro only HDV M2T QUICKTIME MXF FS CF Pro only EXT TC FREE RUN REC RUN REGEN OFF AUTOMATIC Main Menu Feature SETUP For more information see SETUP Menus on page 119 SET DATE AND TIME USING NTP FS CF Pro only DATE TIME TIME ZONE NTP SOURCE FS CF Pro only DST ADJUST LCD LCD BRIGHT KEY BRIGHT ALARM STOP EXTL CTL TC SET UB SET TC MODE RETRO CACHE FS CF Pro only RETRO DISK FS CF Pro only TIMELAPSE FS CF Pro only Quick Start Options Selection Select from a list Select a specific containing UTC country state or city continental and ocean within the timecode time zo
43. mode normal 109 mode syncro 109 multiple CF Pros 8 next videoclip 15 pause 14 play 14 power 13 previous video clip 15 record 13 rec pause 13 release button battery 20 right soft button 14 15 29 select 15 stop 14 up 15 up soft button 14 corrupted files 161 counter not incrementing 45 CRC 229 creating proxy file 57 custom templates 64 cyclic redundancy check CRC 229 D dataerror 229 database directory 65 exporting metadata 66 web server 60 date set 122 Daylight Savings Time see DST DC power connector 17 default alarm 128 auto mark 152 auto org 151 control 47 109 DTE format 115 ESSID 121 145 EXTCTL 130 F1 functions 104 F2 functions 104 F3 functions 104 F4 functions 104 format 159 160 Index ftp 149 ftp password 149 key brightness 128 LCD backlight 127 led bright 127 mode 108 operation menu 39 proxy gen 118 rec format 114 rec mode 110 setdate 122 settime 123 settings reels pref 153 template 83 template Avid 63 template AXIF 63 template FCP 63 templateFS CF Pro default template 63 timecode 116 typical recording 39 UDF 139 user bit 132 web 150 delete metadata 92 template 64 70 detects connection type 18 activity 16 error lostcomm 229 error no disk detected 229 error no space left 229 repair 161 retrocache 8 retromode 9 time remaining 104 DISP 104 105 display 13 indicator rec mode 110 menu 102 reel 104 FS CF Series Portabl
44. mode and start recording The Settings page on the iPod now shows FS CF Pro Status is recording Current Timecode The number of the track being recorded 7 Click on Clip Info The iPod displays the Clip info page with the template s metadata fields and or their buttons If Friendly Names were assigned earlier they appear This page is for logging clip based Timecode dependent metadata 8 Enter the metadata For open data fields click on the field depending on the data type the iPod keyboard or number pad appears For metadata buttons click on the button to display a dropdown menu with its predefined values Pick the appropriate value 9 Click Done Not shown in illustration The data is fixed in the field and it is now possible to go on to other metadata fields 10 Repeat Steps 7 8 and 9 until all metadata is specified 11 Click one of the Update buttons The metadata is associated with the clip and immediately uploaded and saved in the FS CF Pro database This metadata applies to the entire clip FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 199 FS CF Series with Other Devices Once logged stop the recording It is also possible to log clip based metadata to a clip after the recording is complete STOP mode but before recording the next clip It is also possible to log metadata when in Playback mode Timecode based Metadata In and Out Markers If while recording a clip an event occurs that the edit
45. o oe m FS CF Series unit Li lon battery pack Power adapter with connector cable Cable power If required for included power supply Cable USB 2 0 Type A A Cable Firewire 6 pin to 6 pin Cable Firewire 6 pin to 4 pin User Guide BATT 0012 01LF Accessory Part Number ASYF 1323 01LF ASYS 0660 01LF ASYS 0659 01LF ASYS 0658 01LF ASYS 0657 01LF MANL 1170 Note Missing or Damaged Components If there are missing or damaged items contact Focus Enhancements Support for assistance USA Email support focusinfo com Telephone 1 408 866 8300 Option 4 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Pacific Time EMEA Email techsupport como com Phone 49 4307 83 58 58 www como com www focusinfo com FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 3 Introduction Features FS CF Series These features are found on all FS CF Series models Direct To CF Card Acquisition Specially 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 FS CF to a computer and instantly be ready to edit in the timeline Files are recorded to disk as either DV25 HD RAW DV M2T AVI 1 MXF f AVI 2 QuickTime Canopus AVI Matrox AVI MXF f QuickTime 720p30 and 1080i50 60 support only sd 720p25 30 and 1080i50 60 24F 25F 30F support only t MXF f
46. one selection is active at a time FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 154 FS CF Series and Pro Functions Functions List A list of the Function button menu with defaults is below MENU Appears on LCD as F1 Button F1 SYNC SYNC Toggles between SYNCHRO and LOCAL record control F1 EXTERNAL EXT Default toggles between external TRIGGER and LOCAL control F1 LCD SET Sets the LCD display to A AUTO 1 ON 0 OFF see LCD on page 127 F1 PROXY Displays MAKE PROXY menu FS CF Pro only F1 REELS REEL Increments current reel number FS CF Pro only F1 RO 0 RO Marks Current Clip to Reel 0 FS CF Pro only F1 R1 1 R1 Marks Current Clip to Reel 1 FS CF Pro only F1R2 2 R2 Marks Current Clip to Reel 2 FS CF Pro only F1 R3 3 R3 Marks Current Clip to Reel 3 FS CF Pro only F1 R4 4 R4 Marks Current Clip to Reel 4 FS CF Pro only F1 R5 5 R5 Marks Current Clip to Reel 5 FS CF Pro only F1 R6 6 R6 Marks Current Clip to Reel 6 FS CF Pro only F1 R7 7 R7 Marks Current Clip to Reel 7 FS CF Pro only F1 R8 8 R8 Marks Current Clip to Reel 8 FS CF Pro only F1 R9 9 R9 Marks Current Clip to Reel 9 FS CF Pro only F1 BLANK No Function F2 Button F2 DISP DISP Default toggles the different TC display modes F2 ALARM ALARM MUTE Turns the FS CF Series alarm on or off F2 FILE FILE Toggles display between Home menu and the file name Screen F2 R
47. 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 e 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 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 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder viii LEGAL NOTICES Operating Environment Avoid moistur
48. templates to particular FS CF Pro REELs The REEL then has the template s name The User can without leaving the Home screen employ one of the function keys to quickly select a template by picking a REEL with the template s name The Entry page automatically changes to the template assigned to the REEL This function requires that the SETUP menu REELS PREF option TEMPLATE be selected see REELS PREF on page 153 Template Export Import This function permits the User to export a template from the FS CF Pro database to the FS CF Pro drive where it is available for downloading In addition the User can import from the input device templates created in other FS CF Pros Delete Template This function allows the User to select and delete templates from the FS CF Pro FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 70 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Review 00 00 06 29 Track Description Scene Shottake Lognote Good TRUE Master Comment 1 Master Comment 2 Master Comment 3 Master Comment 4 Comment A Comment B Export 1 004 Default Template Delayed Start in Sec Bq FS CF Pro Portable DTE Recorder Use the Entry page to enter metadata to video clips STATUS Indicates the mode the FS CF Pro is currently in Rec Stop Counter Displays timecode during recording Track Displays current track clip number Default Templ
49. the DTE Format 43 Select the Timecode 44 Recording with the FS CF Series 45 NORMAL Recording ssseessss 46 Creating a New File without Dropping Frames 46 EXTERNAL Recording 00eees 47 SYNCHRO Recording 0000 48 Recording Timecode in the File 49 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder Xii Table of Contents Viewing Video Clips 0 0 cece eee 50 Playback from FS CF to Camcorder Viewer 50 Playback on the FS CF Pro 04 51 Thumbnails 20000 eee eee eee 52 Viewing Thumbnails on the Web 52 Skip Forward or Backward During Playback 52 Proxy Audio Playback 000 53 Creating A Proxy File 0 0 0 0 c eee eee 54 Proxy File Formats 0 cece eae eae 57 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions 59 OVENWIEW sed alive le lites bated Baste ger ies Sail 60 Metadata Categories 0 00 02 ce ee eee 61 Descriptive aeree ove esu ibi Dea edd 61 Administrative 000000 eee ee 61 Structural i ivre Sadaale ews boat sad Reeds 62 Templates 00 0002 eee eee eee 62 Default Templates 63 AXIF and FCP 2 000002 eee 63 Avid 2 uut eoe dt ToS teeter dq 63 Custom Template 22022055 63 Imported Template 5 64 Video Production 2
50. the metadata feature to track all film or video shots during production Exporting this database information to interchange format documents permits the quick creation of video dailies from film HD or SD footage An Editor may need to change all medium shots of a scene to close up s Using metadata and xml the post editor can quickly find and replace clips with other clips FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 216 Non Linear Editors NLEs Importing Video Clip and Metadata To begin 1 Connect the FS CF Pro to the Final Cut Pro computer using a USB 2 0 A A cable Verify that the FS CF Pro has AUTO ORG enabled Mount the FS CF Pro as a drive on the MAC see Mounting FS CF Series to Windows or MAC on page 192 Another method is to transfer the CF card from the FS CF to the editing station Locate the FS CF Pro s drive and root directory MAC the FS CF Pro drive appears on the desktop Window use the file browser to locate the FS CF Pro drive Find the template xml file 0 3 4 Gs Go gt 3 20030825 203852 01 Desktop DB Desktop DF P4 FCP Example xml 5 gt G FCP Example Template xml file Pa FCP Example xml Folder containing gt 3 FCP_Example template related content files C3 Weather n Weather xml This file has the same name as the template used during recording All the metadata logged when a clip was shot is inside the template xml file In addition the t
51. the new clip FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 8 Introduction Retro Disk Mode This mode insures that action at the beginning of a video clip is not missed In Retro Disk mode the FS CF Pro is in a state similar to Pause except that it is continuously recording video in a loop of user defined length Maximum length of the loop depends on the size of the CF card When active recording starts the FS CF creates a new clip and seamlessly appends the Retro Disk session to the beginning of the new clip Scene Marking Reels This allows categorizing video clips into pre named folders on the disk during a shoot Single Frame Thumbnails Single frame thumbnails are created for each recording These thumbnails appear on the FS CF Pro LCD as well as via the web interface Clip details are also listed including the clip name and the file wrapper type The thumbnail format depends on the format used during recording Snap and Timelapse Record DV Only Wired or Wireless Networking Set up and log metadata while shooting through the FS CF Pro s USB 2 0 interface Mount the FS CF Pro on either wired or wireless networks using USB 2 0 wired or wireless 802 11b g network adapters Adapters are not included with FS CF Pro In addition this permits the asynchronous file transfer of clips from the FS CF Pro to an NLE system or PX Media Server FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 9 Introduction Overview of this Guide This user gui
52. until it is selected and the display returns to the SETUP menu Then the FS CF Series begins counting using that number FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 116 FS CF Series and Pro Functions REC RUN This function creates a timecode number for the first frame of the next recording Take the last timecode recorded and add 1 The FS CF Series stores the last recorded timecode in its non volatile memory so it can persist across recording sessions REGEN When the FS CF Series powers up in REGEN mode it Reads the timecode of the last track recorded e 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 the FS CF Series uses the TC SET value FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 117 FS CF Series and Pro Functions PROXY GEN FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy OPERATIC PROXY GEN OFF AUTOMATIC This is a FS CF Pro function This operation controls how video proxy files are created The DTE format of the parent video clip determines the wrapper AVI MP4 QuickTime of the proxy file OFF Disables the PROXY GEN function AUTOMATIC Default Automatically generates proxy files for all video clips during the recording session QNote Proxy Files Proxy files are significantly smaller size than the native format video files from which they are generated Proxy files can be s
53. utility calibrate clock 171 204 compact flash CF 26 27 compact flash F4 26 make proxy 34 159 163 FS CF Pro make proxy 57 V video Avid importing 215 VO 17 LCD playback 8 monitor audio 8 organize mxf 165 post production 66 pre production 65 production 65 proxy file 8 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 13 Index synchronize 14 thumbnail 9 video clip based 60 62 viewer Final Cut Pro 222 Vista see Windows volume number 104 Ww web server connecting to 60 database 60 entry page 68 export metadata page 75 logging onto 68 metadata entry page 71 metadata pages 69 metadata settings page 70 review page 73 template page 69 web based 60 wifimode 148 Windows Vista 7 XP 7 wireless 9 802 1lborg 18 access point 145 connector 177 dongle 18 21 ESSID 145 FS CF Pro web server 68 key WEP 146 network adhoc 148 network managed 148 179 network peer to peer 148 symbol network connected 104 sync multiple FS CF Pros USB 2 0 18 workflow FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 14 content based FS CF Pro 210 file basedf traditional 210 write 7 write cycles 27 wrong product id 229 X xml Apple 62 autoorg 151 converting metadata into 93 file import 67 importingi nto NLE 67 see Windows FOCUS en ICUS FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder MANL 1170 04
54. value that can be set such as the date A switch similar to a check box It 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 FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy SETUP Menu Title SET DATE AND TIME USING NTP Ped e top a i DATE 04 02 10 topic or function TIME 19 11 00 Use the Left or Right soft TIME ZONE Los Angeles navigation buttons to move between the previous or next menu NTP SOURCE United States DST ADJUST AUTOMATIC LCD ON Menu Items Current Settings Use the Up and Down soft Opposite the menu item is navigation buttons to move its current setting between the items in the menu Pressing Select when an item is highlighted displays its options Selecting a menu item displays its setting options Navigate to the correct option or enter its parameters and press the Select button to set the option and return to the menu QNote FS CF Pro Date and Time Functions The following date and time items are found only on the FS CF Pro SET DATE AND TIME USING NTP NTP SOURCE For a list of both FS CF series and FS CF Pro functions see FS CF Series User Interface on page 29 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 102 FS CF Series and Pro Functions Welcome The Welcome menu appears briefly after boot up and automatically switches to the Home menu when the FS CF Series is ready for op
55. with 1 Removable Li ion battery pack supplied with the unit 2 ACadapter supplied with the unit 3 Accepts 11 18 volt DC input 4 FireWire connection 6 pin to 6 pin between the FS CF and computer with active FireWire port with power QNote 5 J FireWire Connection Is For Video I O Only Mounting the FS CF to a computer is done exclusively through the USB2 interface HDDTE Formats Quicktime M2T and MXF MXF is for FS CF PRO only Multiple Control Modes External Normal and Syncro coordinate control between camera and the FS CF Multiple TimeCode Modes External or Internal Free Run Rec Run or Regen FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 6 Introduction Disk Formats UDF Universal Disk Format Nooperating system restriction on file size allowing individual files to be larger than 2GB QNote Formats Supporting Recordings Longer Than 2GB M2T HDV QuickTime DV and HDV MXF FS CF Pro only Single DV HDV file recording times of up to 1 5 hours Read Capability on Windows XP and Read Write Capability on Mac OS 10 5 and Windows Vista FAT32 Automated new file creation at 2GB file boundaries Frames are not dropped during creation of new files FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 7 FS CF Pro Features The following features are found only on the FS CF Pro Control Multiple FS CF Pros at once 1 Control multiple units from a single web interface 2 Sync
56. 11 timecode 44 mount FS CF to computer 6 MPEG 18 multiple units control 8 sync clocks 8 MXF 4 audio 165 Avid 213 file larger than2GB 7 FS CF Pro only 6 video 165 N native format 10801 2 HD 720p 2 navigation menu 15 scroll wheel 14 15 select 14 soft button 14 tip 101 top ofthe menu 29 network Index adhoc 148 ethernet 178 managed 148 P2P 148 peer to peer 148 USB 9 wired 9 wireless 9 new file no dropped frames 46 NLE 75 173 209 audio visual effects 220 determine compatible format 43 editor 209 file transfer asynchronous 9 Final Cut Pro 76 HD 10801 2 HD 720p 2 import reel folder 164 importing xml file 67 match metadata fields 96 metadata 60 61 66 96 native format DV25 2 structured files 151 template 60 96 timeline 176 xml file import 67 no disk detected 229 nooutput 129 no space left 229 notape 41 non linear editing See NLE normal 110 111 normal recording 41 normal control 109 NTP set date and time 119 122 source 31 119 125 time zone 124 NTSC 45 106 number FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 9 Index clip 104 volume 104 O operation defaults 39 external 45 mode 108 109 mode DTE format 115 mode rec format 114 mode timecode 116 notape 41 rec mode 110 status 103 organize automatically 151 MXF 214 MXF audio 165 MXF video 165 reel 164 structured files 151 P PAL 45 106 25p 43 pause button 14 play button 14 play pref 32 play
57. 2 EDIT ESSID nique Name FI INSERT F4 DELETE This is a FS CF Pro function Set the ESSID Extended Service Set Identifier depending on how it is used Peer to Peer connections where the ESSID must be the same for all members of the network Infrastructure network where the ESSID distinguishes one wireless network from another It is a unique name that identifies a wireless network specifically the wireless access point The ESSID can contain upper and lower case alphabetical characters some special characters spaces and numerals 1 Select ESSID from the SETUP menu 2 Press the F2 function button to enter or edit the ESSID 3 Usethe Right and Left soft buttons to go between the ESSID characters 4 Use the Scroll Wheel to dial in the desired character 5 Press F1 to insert a space Press F4 to delete a character or space 6 Press the Select button to save the ESSID and return to the previous ESSID display 7 Press the Select button again to return to the SETUP menu Default ESSID is FSCF FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 145 FS CF Series and Pro Functions KEY FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy FI NSERT F4 DELETE This is a FS CF Pro function The KEY is a code sequence required by the wireless network This can only be WEP encryption FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 146 FS CF Series and Pro Functions CHANNEL FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy Q LIP CHANNE This i
58. 200000 eee eee 65 Pre production 2 20000ee ee eee 65 Production 00000 cee eee eaee 65 Post production 22200000e ee 66 Logging Onto the FS CF Pro Web Server 68 Metadata Pages and Functions 69 Template aeara iza ech each Gone alar pU 69 Settings oou ot Me a eee lee aded 70 Entry i400 kate mae ice ens un feted bi eee bd dote 71 REVIEW nce Dn ee a deu ue OA a 73 Marked Segment Thumbnail and Data 73 Add or Change Metadata 74 EXpOrt e Moh ee cit Sk he ot id e ds e A fuis 75 Specific NLE Editors 75 Avid Media Composer 75 Final Cut Pro 0 0 0 005 76 ProxSys Media Servers 0005 76 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder xiii Table of Contents Entering Metadata 1 00 eee 77 Entering Metadata into a Single FS CF Pro 77 Saving Metadata 0 cece eee eee 79 Logging Metadata into Multiple FS CF Pros 79 Reel Matching and Templates 81 PDAs Can Not Access the Settings Page 81 Creating A Template 0 0 0 c eee eee 82 Creating A New Template 05 83 TC Depend and Input Style In AXIF and FCP 85 Duplicating a Template 86 Creating A Custom Template 88 Importing FS CF Pro Templates 91 Removing Metadata Fields
59. 226 DTE File Formats Supported 227 SD oe eee De poste Mte cte 227 DV25 5 d e aa din dag Abe Nd dos andes 227 ADV fi Sanh Sea nes Bugaboo gaat 227 Proxy Videos oiir rarae E E ees 228 Error Messages 2 sew ero wa nie doa dap pen 229 Data CRC Errors 20000 cee eeeee 229 Environment 00000 0 cee ee eee eee eee 230 POWOI ono ee tie ae anand ee acaba Bia E Rie aaa 231 Warranty ois veers ad eaten feed wate E y 232 INDEX Ae ire tas alex ebore e ad Gees awe 1 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder xviii Table of Contents FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder xix FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Focus FS CFPro DTE gt PLAY dC Enhancements FS CF Series Portable COUNTER s Direct To Edit amp DTE disk recorder 00 00 05 14 The FS CF series has been designed to DISK 1 172min be used with Canon DV and HDV camcorders and combines powerful industry leading DTE Technology with the ability to add metadata to clips in non linear editing NLE and media asset management MAM native formats while you shoot The FS CF serie s small size and powerful feature sets make it ideal for DV and HDV camcorder owners SYNC DISP DV DD CF The FS CF series contains two models FS CF and FS CF Pro This User Guide is for both models All comments referring to the FS CF or FS CF series refer to both models Features and functions specific to the FS CF
60. 5 2003 1 34 PM E backup s August 25 2003 1 34PM W bakup o 7 August 25 2003 1 34 PM Wire Fr rier Show XML Files We Choose 44 12 10 Select the FS CF Pro drive in the Devices column A list of directories and files appears Because Import gt XML was picked earlier the xml files are active but the video files are grayed out and inaccessible 11 Select the template s xml file A xml icon appears with the name of the file and other data Under the icon is the more info link Clicking on this link opens a window with information about data that was created using the FS CF Pro metadata function 12 Click the Choose button FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 219 Non Linear Editors NLEs 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 The Import XML window appears Import XML Source Footbal xml fAnnla YMI Interchsnae Format versinn 4 13 or 3 7 Sequence Settings 14 Default 15 Mi Override with settings from XML Options 16 V Reconnect to Media Files 17 Include Markers 18 Include Audio Video Effects Use the Destination field to navigate to the project where the video clip is to be placed Default is Untitled Project Select Auto from the Default dropdown menu Auto enables Final Cut to automatically determine the format of the video clip e g Apple ProRes 422 HQ 1920 x1080 50i 48kHx Final Cut versions earlier than 5 1 require that t
61. A WiFi Dongle Battery Charging Is Slower For more information see the following Power Consumption Tables Power Consumption Tables No Battery Installed no charging current Volt in No Dongle with Linksys Dongle Notes 14 4 V 0 238A 3 42W 0 328A 4 72W idle LCD Backlight at max 12 0V 0 285A 3 42W 0 398A 4 77W idle LCD Backlight at max Battery Installed partially discharged full charging current Volt in No Dongle with Linksys Dongle Notes 14 4 V NA 0 608A 8 75W Record Mode LCD Backlight at max 14 4 V 0 525A 7 6W 0 575A 8 25W record for 1 hr internal T 56 deg C FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 22 Quick Start Operation When operating the FS CF at 12V rather than 14 4V the power consumed remains the same but the current draw increases by a factor of 1 2 14 4 12 0 Note FS CF Pro The WIFI dongle uses approximately 1 35W This represents about 3096 of the power budget when not charging the batteries When charging the batteries the FS CF series applies as much power as possible to the battery up to a limit of about 1A charging current However the overall power system limits the total amount of current consumed to about 0 6 A maximum based on the 15V input adapter The result is that when a big load is added such as a discharged battery and the dongle the FS CF series automatically reduces the amount of the charging current so that the total current
62. D MXF that are supplied with the FS CF Pro And that it is not necessary to modify or create a new template Entering Metadata into a Single FS CF Pro Use the following steps to enter metadata during Record Play and Stop modes 1 Open the metadata function using a web browser and the FS CF Pro web based interface Initially the Entry page is empty Entry Export Admin FS CF Pro Portable DTE Recorder FOCUS Status Stop Counter 00 00 00 00 Track N A Default Template FCP Example d 2 Status Rec Counter 00 02 06 29 Track 1 002 Default Template FCP Example x opiate 1 Marker Name closeup 3 Marker Comment Shottake Lognote Good 4 Master Comment 1 variable light Master Comment 2 Master Comment 3 Master Comment 4 Clip Comment 1 Clip Comment 2 Description Update 5 The style of FS CF Pro user interface displayed depends on the type of device used to access it iPod Touch iPhone or other 2 Select the Template to use This must be done before recording begins FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 77 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions 3 Begin to record or playback or enter Stop QNote 5 Entering Metadata During Stop Mode Metadata entered during Stop mode is assigned to the previous video clip The fields of the selected metadata template appear on the Entry page 4 Ent
63. EELS REEL Increments current reel number FS CF Pro only F2 R0 0 RO Marks Current Clip to Reel 0 FS CF Pro only FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 155 FS CF Series and Pro Functions MENU Appears on LCD as F2 R1 1 R1 Marks Current Clip to Reel 1 FS CF Pro only F2 R2 2 R2 Marks Current Clip to Reel 2 FS CF Pro only F2 R3 3 R3 Marks Current Clip to Reel 3 FS CF Pro only F2 R4 4 R4 Marks Current Clip to Reel 4 FS CF Pro only F2 R5 5 R5 Marks Current Clip to Reel 5 FS CF Pro only F2 R6 6 R6 Marks Current Clip to Reel 6 FS CF Pro only F2 R7 7 R7 Marks Current Clip to Reel 7 FS CF Pro only F2 R8 8 R8 Marks Current Clip to Reel 8 FS CF Pro only F2 R9 9 R9 Marks Current Clip to Reel 9 FS CF Pro only F2 BLANK No Function FS Button F3 LOCK Default LOCK UNLK Locks the buttonpad toggles between LOCK and UNLK F3 DV DD Connects FS CF Pro to computer and mounts it as a volume see MODE on page 108 F3 REELS REEL Increments current reel number FS CF Pro only F3 RO 0 RO Marks Current Clip to Reel 0o FS CF Pro only F3 R1 1 R1 Marks Current Clip to Reel 1 FS CF Pro only F3 R2 2 R2 Marks Current Clip to Reel 2 FS CF Pro only F3 R3 3 R3 Marks Current Clip to Reel 3 FS CF Pro only F3 R4 4 R4 Marks Current Clip to Reel 4 FS CF Pro only F3 R5 5 R5 Marks Current Clip to Reel 5 FS CF Pro only F3 R6 6 R6 Ma
64. F Pro Metadata Functions FS CF Pro metadata logging is flexible because it can be either timecode based or video clip based Metadata Categories There are three categories of metadata descriptive administrative and structural Some metadata such as Project ID is not limited to one category Descriptive Descriptive metadata is used to promote rapid search and recovery of content Often it is in a form that is familiar to the greatest number of users enterprise wide Descriptive metadata can include Name of released project Subject tags sports medicine history and such Name of videographer Location of recording Project ID Often descriptive metadata values are added during recording or when transferred to the NLE Some descriptive metadata may be added at different stages of production post production to indicate content status Administrative Administrative metadata is video clip based and is used to manage the content within the content library and backup repository This metadata links all content to its parent files and identifies where it may be archived Examples of administrative metadata may include Library archive number Project ID FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 61 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Structural Structural metadata is video clip based and used primarily for storage of objects in the production library and for presentation This metadata assists users during p
65. F Series and Pro Functions REPAIR CLIP FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy REPAIR CLIP CLIP EIE lt t Clip Number 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 FS CF Series 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 can be used in the NLE system 1 In Utilities menu Select Repair Clip 2 Use the Scroll Wheel to pick the number of the clip to repair 3 Press YES and the FS CF Series begins repairing the file A status menu displays the progress of clip repair and at completion displays the message Complete indicating Repair Clip was successful Aborted indicating that there were errors and the repair did not complete 4 Press BACK to return to the Utilities menu QNote After Using REPAIR CLIP Move Content and Re Format After using the REPARAIR CLIP utility the content must be moved from the FS CF Series s drive and the utility FORMAT run before resuming recording Refer to FORMAT on page 160 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 162 FS CF Series and Pro Functions MAKE PROXY FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy MAKE PROXY CLIP q4 _Clip Number YES BACK Use this utility to create proxy files from selected original DTE formatted video clips 1 From the Utilitie
66. FCP Example Baseball Baseball 6 Baseball lt Le Baseball Baseball 48 5 FCP Example W 2 For each of the Reels click on its Template ID dropdown menu and select a template From now on by assigning a clip to a particular reel the reel will have that Reel s template Later if a matched reel is assigned to a Function button and selected with that button the template s name appears on the Home screen PDAs Can Not Access the Settings Page Because of their limited functionality PDA type devices can not access the Settings or Metadata Template pages Performing Reel Matching must be done with a computer FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 81 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Creating A Template Note SS PDAs Can Not Access the Metadata Admin Template Page Because of their limited functionality PDA type devices can not access the Metadata Admin Template or Settings pages Creating templates must be done with a computer It is possible to create a new template by Constructing a new template using the Apple XML Interchange Format This method creates a template that conforms to the selected xml format and with all the metadata fields set to their defaults The User is restricted to disabling enabling the metadata fields or changing their predefined values Duplicating and modifying an existing template The duplicate template has the same metadata fields and s
67. FOCUS ancements FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder FS CFPro DTE te gt PLAY al m QUICKTIME 1 003 COUNTER 00 00 05 14 DISK 1 172min SYNC DISP DV DD CF User Guide MANL 1170 04 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 EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF PRINTING HOWEVER THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Copyright 2010 Focus Enhancements All Rights Reserved The material contained in this document is also protected by copyright laws of the United States of America and other countries It may not be reproduced or distributed in any form by any means altered in any fashion or stored in a data base or retrieval system without express written permission of FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS cannot be responsible for unauthorized use of equipment and will not make allowance or credit for unauthorized use or access FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder i LEGAL NOTICES Contacting FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS USA Office Hours Monday through Friday 8 00 AM to 5 00PM Paci
68. FORMAT 220000 nes 115 DV Formats 33 so0cs22gonseteatedeesads 115 HDV Formats 220200e eee eee 115 TIMECODE i2 uetus ahh oS oe auld 4 116 PROXY GEN ise cpa tous e RERTEAROUREAA 118 SETUP Menus lessen 119 SET DATE AND TIME USING NTP 122 DATE amp air eese etta 122 TIME 4rd Re dere Bowed MESES 123 TIME ZONE ee 124 NTP SOURCE 2 2 Sele aa kN ee a Rea eles 125 DST ADJUST Jp tein n a n 22a 126 LCD AEE EA E A A Id uber 127 LCD BRIGHT ciran iu a a a 127 KEYCBRIGHT 1g aeree ut Ree Rhe ites 128 ALARM 1 22a Ana duh Wis d 128 STOP Sr dudo eee aro ee IR e entend 129 EXT CTI 22r en ARE tee LOTO esed cu 130 TOSET iae Laos ut ex re REGES 131 UB SET a na SE EM eEDEEStuee RA 132 TC MODE NTSC only 20 2 005 133 RETRO CACHE 2 002002 esee 134 RETRO DISK n utes ht aa Ree wen ER 134 TIMELAPSE rn mE res 135 Explanation 200 elles 135 PLAY MODE 24 ees urhe a Rees 136 PLAY FROM 5 nie coon a Ro Deua qus 137 PEAY PREF 251r REED ed 137 PROXIES uui rS ELLE eL 138 UDF FS PERM sssee esee 139 REG STARTA a 22te sd aoved dnos Een ha pede a 140 NETWORK sssssll ree 141 IPSADDR uda eed eee CER ehe aa 142 IP MASK 222242324 a eet ie in eie t 142 BROADCAST 2 254 c ar eu oak 143 GATEWAY 5 ree A EA 143 WIFIPRESETS a E 144 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder XV Table of Contents ESSID i td
69. FTP and Web Functions are FS CF Pro Only FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 141 FS CF Series and Pro Functions IP ADDR FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy This is a FS CF Pro function When set to DHCP the default address is 0 0 0 0 Manual default is 192 168 10 25 IP MASK FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy IPMASK 0 0 0 0 This is a FS CF Pro function When set to DHCP the default address is 0 0 0 0 Manual default is 255 255 255 0 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 142 FS CF Series and Pro Functions BROADCAST FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy ETIUE This is a FS CF Pro function When set to DHCP the default address is 0 0 0 0 Manual default is 192 168 10 255 GATEWAY FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy _ GATEWAY 0 0 0 0 This is a FS CF Pro function When set to DHCP the default address is 0 0 0 0 Manual default is 192 168 10 1 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 143 FS CF Series and Pro Functions WIFI PRESETS FS CF Pro DTE tecunotocy WIFI PRESETS FSCF This is a FS CF Pro function WIFI PRESETS saves the WiFi configuration for a particular network as a collection of settings that can be re installed at any time The settings saved are ESSID PASSWORD WIFI MODE NETWORK DHCP MANUAL IP ADDRESS IP MASK BROADCAST GATEWAY Default is FSCF FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 144 FS CF Series and Pro Functions ESSID FS CF Pro DTE rechnotocy Unique Name F
70. Insert the replacement card 4 Press F4 EXIT The FS CF completes the procedure and returns to the UTILITIES menu If there are video clips on the replacement card they are left intact and the FS CF uses the empty storage that is available on the card e 5 Start another recording session QNote S CF Card Write Cycles Because compact flash card manufacturers use different methods to determine the maximum number of write cycles a card can have during its life time and the varying claims by makers Focus Enhancements can not guarantee the number of write cycles the user can expect to get with a particular CF card and the FS CF Incorrect Insertion Removal of CF Card If the CF card is removed while the FS CF is powered on but without running the COMPACT FLASH utility video clips on the card may be damaged To correct this situation see Card Removed Without Using CF Utility on page 226 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 27 Quick Start Connecting FS CF Series to DV HDV Camcorder Before performing this procedure make sure you have installed and charged the battery see Battery Operations on page 19 1 1 2 Connect the supplied FireWire 1394 cable to the DV I O connector on the top of the FS CF Locate the FireWire DV iLink or similar connector on your video camera It is located in different p depending upon the brand of camera If you are unclear of its location consult your video camera
71. LIP SYSTEM RESET DIAGNOSTIC STATUS VERSION CALIBRATE CLOCK FS CF Pro only COMPACT FLASH Selection UTILITIES For more information see UTILITIES Menus on page 159 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 34 Quick Start Types of FS CF Series Displays The FS CF has three types of menus Informational These menus provide information only and do not permit setting values examples WELCOME and VERSION see page 170 Select an Option These interactive menus provide a list of items that the User can select In some cases selecting an item leads to a second menu where settings are selected or values entered To do this 1 Use either the Soft Down or Up keys or the Scroll Wheel to move about in the menu 2 Pick an item by pressing on the Select key Selecting an item may open other menus with more options Enter Value These interactive menus permit the User to enter user defined values To do this 1 Use the Soft right key to advance between data fields 2 Use the Scroll Wheel to dial in the correct values 3 Press the Select key to save changes and return to the SETUP main menu 4 Clicking UNDO cancels changes and returns to the SETUP main menu FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 35 Quick Start Record and Playback Before using the FS CF set up the unit as outlined in the following sections Set Up the FS CF 36 Power On FS CF 36 Set Date and Time 37 Select Record Play Mode 40 Selec
72. Mac 185 Setting Up a PC XP 187 Completing Network Setup 190 Mounting FS CF Series to Windows or MAC 192 Select HDD MODE 192 Mounting and Dismounting the FS CF Series 191 Windows 193 MAC 195 iPod Touch and the FS CF Pro 195 Logging Metadata 198 Synchronizing Clocks on Multiple FS CF Pros 202 Greater Accuracy 204 Calibration Schedule 204 Video File Types and Name Formats 205 ORGANIZE REELS 207 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 173 FS CF Series with Other Devices In the past to get footage into an NLE system it was necessary to capture digitize the footage using a video capture card The FS CF Series s DTE functionality eliminates the capture stage All that is necessary is the moving of the video files from the FS CF Series to a computer There are two ways to do this mount the FS CF Series to a computer or transfer the CF card from the FS CF Series to a computer Mounting the FS CF Series to a computer requires Connecting the FS CF Series directly to a computer through a USB A A connection Mounting the FS CF Series to the computer s file system Using the FS CF Series HDD Bypass mode refer to Initial Setup on page 177 for more information The FS CF Series is compatible with any computer system that can read FAT 32 or UDF volumes see FAT32 on page 175 and UDF on page 176 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 174 FS CF Series with Other Devices Windows and MAC Operating Systems The FS CF Series s d
73. Pro are identified as such Illustrations in this guide show the FS CF Pro because it contains all of the FS CF Series features and functions FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 1 Introduction DTE Eliminates Pre edit Processing The FS CF Pro DTE disk recorder eliminates the need to capture transfer or convert video clips before editing The FS CF Pro is a stand alone device that records DV25 HD 720p and HD 1080i video from camcorders equipped with a IEEE 1394 interface to a Compact Flash CF memory card as a NLE native file For most DV and many HDV compatible NLE systems when the CF card is connected to a computer the clips are immediately available for editing Shoot connect and edit it is now that easy Assign Custom Metadata on the Fly With the FS CF you can personalize and optimize workflow while you shoot With your wireless handheld device or laptop you can access the FS CF Pro through a browser define metadata and assign it to video while you re recording eliminating the need to tag footage when the shoot is over During postproduction simply transfer clips complete with metadata from the FS CF Pro to your NLE system or PX Media Server All of the information that you assigned during the shoot goes with the clips saving you hours or even days of logging time FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 2 Unpacking Introduction Verify that the FS CF Pro has the following items 1 2 gt
74. QUICKTIME MOV filename format YYYYMMDD HHMMSSX01 m2t or mov where the X is a letter indicating the resolution of the captured video file The table on page 204 lists the letters and associated resolutions Not all HDV camcorders support these resolutions FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 205 FS CF Series with Other Devices FS CF Series Video Formats and 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 97 fps e 720p 30 fps E 10801 30 fps f 720p 50 fps F 1080i 50 fps g 720p 59 94 fps G 1080i 59 94 fps h 720p 60fps H 1080i 60 fps y 576p 50 fps z 480p 60 fps The 576p and 480p resolutions are DV formats not supported in the HDV QUICKTIME format The unit must be set to DV MODE to record 480 60p or 576 50p resolution formats Note Supported HDV All HDV formats are supported in the M2T format QUICKTIME HDV mode only supports 1080i50 60 24F 25F 30F and 720p25 30 MXF HDV mode only supports 1080 50 60 and 720p30 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 206 FS CF Series with Other Devices ORGANIZE REELS After assigning clips to a specific REEL FOLDER the ORGANIZE REELS function must be run before mounting the FS CF to a computer After running ORGANIZE REELS the clips will be moved to the assigned REEL FOLDER Note 0 S
75. R IO VIDEO IO CONTRO The primary power input is through the Power connector and supplied by an external adapter unit It is possible to plug in DC power inputs from 11 to 18 volts This allows powering the FS CF Series with professional battery power systems Video I O IEEE1394 Camera FireWire Connector DV HD Video I O 6 pin IEEE 1394a connector e sochronous 19 8 25Mbp s DV or HDV video I O FS CF Series supports 1080i 720p video I O when used with HDV camcorders equipped with a 1394 connection Note Powering the FS CF Series Via the FireWire Connection The FS CF Series can also draw power for recording playback and battery charging operations though the FireWire IEEE 1394 connector This requires an active Firewire connector with power and a 6 pin to 6 pin cable FireWire Is Not A Data Connection It is Not Possible to mount the FS CF Series to a computer using the FireWire connection FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 17 Quick Start DV Audio Audio is embedded in the FireWire signal DV25 2 ch 16 bit 48KHz 4 ch 12 bit 32kHz Available in the Raw DV DTE file format only HDV 2 ch MPEG 1 Layer 2 QNote Not All Frame Rates Are Supported With All DTE File Formats Check the Focus website for the latest compatibility information www focusinfo com Computer I O USB 2 0 The USB 2 0 connector is for all data asynchronous I O e Conn
76. Series models for NTSC and PAL recording FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 43 Select the Timecode FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy 9 P ERATION TIMECODE EXT TC FREE RUN REC RUN REGEN This operation determines the source of the timecode to be embedded in the recording Selecting the timecode returns the display to the OPERATION menu QNote EXT TC Overrides SETUP TC MODE Settings When EXT TC is selected the FS CF Series follows the timecode mode of the camera Drop Frame or Non Drop Frame regardless of the setting in the SETUP menu For more information see TC MODE NTSC only on page 133 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 44 Quick Start Recording with the FS CF Series 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 to REPAIR DISK on page 161 and REPAIR CLIP on page 162 Before beginning recording verify that 1 2 3 4 Time and date are set Recording format is set DTE Format is set The FS CF is connected to the video camera according to the explanation in Connecting FS CF Series to DV HDV Camcorder on page 28 Camera and FS CF are powered on Tape is loaded in the camera if Camera requires a tape in its transport before it triggers FS CF record If
77. Series to Computer 177 FS CF Pro to Wired Ethernet Network 178 FS CF Pro and FTP 2 00005 178 FS CF Pro to a Managed Wireless Network 179 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder xvi Table of Contents FS CF Pro Web and FTP 179 FS CF Pro Peer to Peer Networking Wi Fi 180 Example be unen eee 180 Setting FS CF Pro 00 e ee eee 180 Setting Up iPod Touch or iPhone 183 Setting Up a Mac 0002 eee eee 185 Setting Up aPC XP 0000055 187 Completing Network Setup 190 Wireless Network Status 191 Mounting FS CF Series to Windows or MAC 192 Select HDD MODE 4 192 Mounting and Dismounting the FS CF Series 193 Windows 20000 cece 193 Close FS CF Dir and Dismount 194 MAC ere setae eg pte ene eee erat elt Ae 195 Close FS CF Dir and Dismount 196 iPod Touch and the FS CF Pro 197 Connect Using Wireless 0 004 197 Logging Metadata slsllle else 198 Content based Metadata 198 Timecode based Metadata In and Out Markers 200 Controlling Multiple FS CF Pros At Once 202 Synchronizing Clocks on Multiple FS CF Pros 204 Greater Accuracy isses ss nnan 204 Calibration Schedule 2005 204 Video File Types a
78. a local computer Rename the upgrade file to FS CF bin for FS CF model FS CFPRO bin for FS CF Pro model Some computers attempt to decompress unzip or unpack this file when it is downloaded Set the download application so that it will not automatically unzip files as they download Connect the FS CF Series to the local computer using the USB 2 0 cable provided with the FS CF Series To access the FS CF Series root directory Go to OPERATION MODE and select HDD see MODE on page 108 Copy or drag the bin upgrade file to the FS CF Series root directory FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 166 FS CF Series and Pro Functions 7 Exit the FS CF Series from HDD mode and navigate to the Utilities menu 8 Select the utility Upgrade Press F3 YES The UPGRADING menu appears This menu continues to display until the upgrade completes This process may take approximately 10 minutes 10 On successful completion of the upgrade the FS CF Series displays the message UPGRADE COMPLETE and automatically restarts 11 Format the unit once the FS CF Series has rebooted UPGRADE ABORT If the upgrade fails the FS CF Series displays the message FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy UPGRADE If the upgrade aborts 1 Re mount the FS CF Series to a computer 2 Verify that the upgrade file name is appropriate for the model FS CF bin or FS CF Pro bin and that it is in the CF card s root directory 3 Dismount the FS CF Series from
79. adata in the template changes the video clip s record in the database in real time Logging Metadata into Multiple FS CF Pros FOCUS Link Units A pater 200 06 E 4 7 vid M 5 IP Address Link Status N A Mode Stop Template X Log Control ga E RONN Desi ion Update The FS CF Pro provides the ability to simultaneously log the same metadata to multiple FS CF Pros located on the same network For precise logging of metadata it is necessary that the FS CF Pro units have their clocks synchronized see Synchronizing Clocks on Multiple FS CF Pros on page 202 To log metadata onto multiple FS CF Pros 1 Begin by mounting at least two FS CF Pro units on a network 2 Select one of the FS CF Pros to be the host Log on to the host and go to its Entry page eo 4 Select the metadata template to use from the Default Template dropdown list 5 Click the ADD button The Link Units workspace expands to show link parameters for the first client FS CF Pro FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 79 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions 10 Notice that the Template option is permanently check marked Any time the host FS CF Pro links to another unit it transfers the currently selected template to the client regardless if the other link options are selected or not Enter the IP address for the client FS CF Pro Check mark Log if the host unit is to log metadata on the client unit Then any metadata entere
80. age 118 If it is necessary to change any of these settings refer to the following few pages FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 39 Quick Start Select Record Play Mode FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy ON REC PLAY HDD 1 Use the Up or Down soft buttons to select MODE 2 Press the Select key in the center of the Scroll Wheel A list of operation modes appears REC PLAY or HDD 3 Pick REC PLAY and press the Select key The display returns to the OPERATION menu FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 40 Quick Start Select the Control Mode FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy ERATION CONTROL NORMAL EXTERNAL SYNChRO This determines which controls the FS CF s or the camera s are used during either recording or playback see CONTROL on page 109 Select the mode to use and the display returns to the OPERATION menu NORMAL Control mode using the FS CF s transport keys EXTERNAL Controls the FS CF recording with the video camera controls whether using tape or tapeless With most modern HDV and DV cameras EXTERNAL mode is the preferred control method Check the latest camera compatibility matrix on the Focus website www focusinfo com SYNCHRO Most often used with older camcorders that require the presence of a tape in the camcorder s tape deck FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 41 Quick Start Select the Recording Format REC FORMAT FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy REC FORMAT DV HDV Th
81. ains the same but the current draw increases by a factor of 1 2 14 4 12 0 QNote 0 The WIFI dongle uses approximately 1 35W This represents about 30 of the power budget when not charging the batteries When charging the batteries the FS CF Series applies as much power as possible to the battery up to a limit of about 1A charging current However the overall power system limits the total amount of current consumed to about 0 6 A maximum based on the 15V input adapter The result is that when a big load is added such as a discharged battery and the dongle the FS CF Series automatically reduces the amount of the charging current so that the total current through the adapter never exceeds approximately 0 6 Amps Warranty FS CF Series one year limited FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 232 Symbols 1080i 2 24F 4 25F 4 30F 4 50 4 106 60 4 106 480p 60 106 576p 50 106 720p 2 24 106 25 4 106 30 4 106 50 106 60 106 802 11b g 9 18 68 A absolute timecode 106 active display 13 adapter 802 11b g 9 dongle 18 power 3 USB 9 18 adhoc 148 alarm 128 Apple XML Interchange Format See AXIF asynchronous 18 Index file transfer 9 audio DV25 18 HDV 18 Matrox AVI 205 monitor 8 NLE 220 organize mxf 165 technical specifications 225 auto detect FS CF Pro 18 auto mark 152 auto org 93 95 151 217 AVI Canopus 4 Matrox 4 205 proxy files 8 AVI I 4 AVI2 4 43 Avid deleting templ
82. al media much of the old workflow remains Video clips though digital and now easily duplicated are still often identified by a code number that identifies the video file much like a strip of film FS CF Pro and Content Based Workflow The FS CF Pro combines Direct To Edit DTE technology and integrated metadata logging to create content based workflow that is significantly more efficient than the file based method The FS CF Pro provides the ability to record video content and related metadata that can then be downloaded ready to edit into an NLE such as the Final Cut Pro or the Avid Media Composer Content based workflow involves Defining Project Using storyboards scripts director s shot list and other means the video team visualizes how the final project will look and the individual tasks needed to create the video content This information is the basis for the fields in the metadata template Creating Metadata Template Taking the information generated during project definition the editor creates xml metadata templates that reflect the project s content structure These templates are created using a computer networked to the FS CF Pro The FS CF Pro has a web server that provides a web interface for creating and managing templates The templates are stored in the FS CF Pro s database see Creating A Template on page 82 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 210 Non Linear Editors NLEs To assist the template author
83. and GATEWAY are assigned by the host router Set manually WEP encryption only UNSPECIFIED 1 through 11 MANAGED ADHOC P2P DISABLED ENABLED Sets FTP password for Default is FS FTP function ftp FS FS ipaddress Quick Start Main Menu Feature Option Selection SETUP continued WEB DISABLED FS CF Pro only ENABLED AUTO ORG DISABLED FS CF Pro only ENABLED AUTO MARK DISABLED FS CF Pro only ENABLED REELS PREF FOLDER FS CF Pro only TEMPLATE Main Menu Feature Option Selection FUNCTIONS Contains user definable function key selections Changing a setting with a Function key is identical to changing the setting in its corresponding menu Refer to FUNCTIONS Menus on page 154 for more information F1 SYNC EXTERNAL LCD SET PROXY FS CF Pro only REELS FS CF Pro only R1 1 etc see REELS PREF on page 153 FS CF Pro only BLANK F2 DISP ALARM FILE REELS FS CF Pro only R1 1 etc see REELS PREF on page 153 FS CF Pro only BLANK F3 LOCK DV DD REELS FS CF Pro only R1 etc see REELS PREF on page 153 FS CF Pro only BLANK F4 LOCK CF REELS FS CF Pro only R1 etc see REELS PREF on page 153 FS CF Pro only BLANK FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 33 Quick Start Main Menu Feature Option FORMAT REPAIR DISK REPAIR CLIP MAKE PROXY FS CF Pro only FILE NAME ORGANIZE REEL FS CF Pro only ORGANIZE MXF FS CF Pro only UPGRADE DELETE C
84. ate Initially the Entry page displays the metadata template selected as the default Its name appears in the Default Template field To use a different template select it from the Default Template dropdown menu The new template appears and is active once the FS CF Pro is in Record Pause or Playback mode A template must be selected before recording or playback begins Control Use the Rec Stop button to start and stop recording from the Entry page rather than the FS CF Pro or the camcorder Delayed Start in Sec This sets the time between when Rec is pressed and actual recording begins range 0 999 seconds FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 71 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Update Button and Metadata Fields During record or playback information can be entered in the metadata fields Press Update to log the metadata for the video clip For information about logging metadata see Entering Metadata on page 75 ADD Clicking on ADD displays the Link Units workspace Use Link Units to connect to one or more secondary FS CF Pros and Copy a metadata template to the secondary FS CF Pros Log metadata on to multiple FS CF Pros primary and secondary Control synchronized recording operations of multiple FS CF Pros using the primary For information about logging metadata on multiple FS CF Pros see Logging Metadata into Multiple FS CF Pros on page 77 For information about simultaneously controlling recor
85. ate 63 AXIF 60 AXIF template 62 control multiple units 8 controlling multiple FS CF Pros 80 controlling multiple units 202 203 custom template 63 database directory 65 entering metadata 77 ethernet 18 FCP template 63 iPod 197 LCD video playback 8 linking FS CF Pros 79 202 linking templates 80 202 logging onto web server 68 make proxy 34 metadata on multiple FS CF Pros 80 metadata on multiple units 202 metadata overview 61 metadata review page 73 metadata Avid 8 metadata export 66 metadata multiple units 8 metadata timecode based 60 metadata video clip 60 monitor video audio 8 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder multi unit metadata 8 MXF 4 6 networking 9 NLE 60 NLE template 60 NTP source 31 play pref 32 playback mode 51 proxies 32 proxy 32 proxy gen 30 118 proxy video file 8 recordcache 110 reel function button 81 reel matching 70 retro cache 8 111 retro disk 9 112 scene marking 9 single frame thumbnail 9 sync multiple 8 sync multiple clocks 8 sync multiple units 8 template delete 70 template export 70 template import 70 template importing 91 thumbnail 73 USB 18 web page entry 68 web page export metadata 75 web page metadata entry 71 web page metadata settings 70 web page metatdata 69 web page template 69 web server 60 68 wireless 18 wireless symbol 104 workflow 210 fs cf bin 166 167 178 ftp default 149 function
86. ate 64 export metadata 94 importing metadata 215 importing video 215 logging metadata 213 metadata 8 MXF 213 organze MXF 214 template 63 Avid Media Composer see Avid AXIF 60 62 69 83 85 211 deleting template 64 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 1 Index template 63 B backlgiht LCD 127 battery charge LED 16 charge level 16 charging 20 charging via FireWire 20 data 21 error message 229 external dc device 22 gauge life 104 installing 19 low power 22 misuse 21 release button 20 removing 20 symbol 16 button pause 14 play 14 select 15 stop 14 bypass HDD 108 C cable FireWire 28 FireWire 6 4 pin 3 FireWire 6 6 pin 3 6 20 FireWire 6 6 pin 17 power 3 USB 2 0 setup 177 USB 2 0 A A 3 calibrate clock 204 schedule 204 camcorder connecting to FS CF 28 timecode 105 camera connector 17 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 2 Canopus 4 CF F4 quick removal 26 inserting 24 preparing card 25 removing 26 utility 26 write cycles 27 channel 147 charge battery LED 16 levels 16 charging battery 20 clip display set user bit 105 number 104 repair 162 timeline 176 clock calibrating 171 204 calibration schedule 204 sync multiple units 8 204 connect FS CF to camcorder 28 connector camera firewire 17 power dc 17 control display 109 down 15 down soft button 14 EXTCTL 130 function 16 left soft button 14 15 29 linking FS CF Pros 80 202 203 mode externa 109
87. ating 50cm Non operating 100cm FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 230 Technical Specifications Power Main unit 11 18V DC Low power consumption less than 3W during record Removable and rechargeable Li Ion battery pack Capable of more than 3 hours of continuous record operation Battery charger built into the unit Supplied external AC adapter e Accept receive power via FireWire port Maximum 2 5W 500mA Operation Only Does Not Charge Battery Power From External DC Battery Devices The ability to charge the FS CF Series battery when es using an external DC battery device is dependent on the loa placed on the FS CF Series Consider the following when using external DC battery devices to power the FS CF Series The typical external DC video device is 12V or 14 4V Power Consumption Tables No Battery Installed no charging current Volt in No Dongle With WIFI Dongle Notes 14 4 V 0 238A 3 42W 0 328A 4 72W idle LCD Backlight at max 12 0V 0 285A 3 42W 0 398A 4 77W idle LCD Backlight at max Battery Installed partially discharged full charging current Volt in No Dongle With WIFI Dongle Notes 14 4 V NA 0 608A 8 75W Record Mode LCD Backlight at max 14 4 V 0 525A 7 6W 0 575A 8 25W record for 1 hr internal T 56 deg C FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 231 Technical Specifications Operation When operating the FS CF Series at 12V rather than 14 4V the power consumed rem
88. ations AXIF and FCP Many NLEs use AXIF or a version of it to provide metadata capabilities Final Cut Pro is one such editor The FS CF Pro provides default AXIF and FCP templates When video clips with metadata logged via these templates are exported to an NLE two files are created Video clip XML document file containing the metadata These files are imported directly into a NLE such as Final Cut Pro or the ProxSys media asset management system For more information see Final Cut Pro on page 216 Avid The default Avid MXF template is functionally similar to the other FS CF Pro metadata templates The User can select which metadata tags to use determine the type of input they receive or assign predefined values When the FS CF Pro prepares Avid MXF files for importing into the Avid Media Composer it embeds the metadata in the MXF wrapper There is only one file to import into the NLE For more information see Avid Media Composer on page 213 Custom Template The FS CF Pro provides the capability for the User to create custom templates by modifying Avid and FCP templates or entering unique fields into an empty template FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 63 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Imported Template Templates created in one FS CF Pro can be exported and then imported into other FS CF Pro units A Format Function May Remove Custom and Imported Templates Depending on the Templates setting in the Format
89. avigation 15 operation 39 rec format 114 recmode 110 screens 102 setup 38 table 30 31 32 33 34 timecode 116 welcome 103 metadata 60 administrative 61 auto org creates xml 151 Avid 8 213 Avid importing 215 converting into xml 93 data entry web page 71 defining fields 210 descriptive 61 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 8 edit predefined values 87 entering 77 export 94 export by track 95 export from database 66 export matching 96 export metadata web page 75 export Avid 94 export Final Cut Pro 94 field name 221 field disabling 84 field mixed mode 89 field predefined 89 field removing 92 field variable 89 friendly name 85 86 221 job specific 62 log to multiple FS CF Pros 8 logging in the field 84 logging to multi FS CF Pros 79 multiple FS CF Pros 80 202 NLE 60 61 66 96 overview 61 ProxSys Media Transfer Utility 76 review page 73 saving 79 setting values 70 structural 62 template copy to other FS CF Pro 80 template copy to other FS CF Pros 202 template custom 63 template export 97 template imported 64 timecode markers 222 timecode based 60 updating 78 uses post production 67 video clip based 60 62 metadata settings web page 70 mode control 41 109 display 108 DTE format 43 EXT TC 49 HDD 108 playback 51 REC PLAY 108 record 110 record play 40 recording format 42 recording normal 111 recording retro cache 1
90. ay for DV DV Formats RAW DV AVITYPE 1 AVITYPE 2 CANOPUS AVI MATROX AVI QUICKTIME MXF HDV Formats M2T QUICKTIME Default MXF The latest DTE supported applications and file formats are listed on the Focus Enhancements website www focusinfo com FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 115 FS CF Series and Pro Functions TIMECODE FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy JERATION TIMECODE EXT TC FREE RUN REC RUN REGEN The FS CF Series provides four timecode functions in HDV mode when the DTE FORMAT is set to QUICKTIME or MXF In HDV M2T mode all timecode modes act as EXT The following are timecode functions EXT TC Default Records the incoming source timecode If the timecode is not running the FS CF Series will record the same timecode number in each recorded frame Choose EXT TC mode to clear any stored number QNote SETUP Menu Overridden by EXT TC Settings When EXT TC is selected the FS CF Series follows the timecode mode of the camera Drop Frame or Non Drop Frame regardless of the setting in the SETUP menu FREE RUN This function causes the FS CF Series to begin counting from the value stored by TC SET To enter a value in TC SET 1 2 3 4 Go to the SETUP menu Select the TC SET item Enter values using the Right soft key and Scroll Wheel Press the Select button to enter values and return to the SETUP menu A number entered via TC SET is not stored
91. back 51 embedded DV timecode 105 reel 104 status 103 power adapter 3 battery pack li ion 3 battery low 22 button 13 cable 3 connector 17 consumption 22 external dc device 22 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 10 FireWire 17 input 11 18 voltdc 6 loss during recording 45 pre rec cach 110 production 65 post 66 pre 65 ProxSys Media Transfer Utility 76 proxy creating 57 generation 30 play pref 32 proxies 32 utility make proxy 34 163 proxy file AVI 8 utility make proxy 163 video 8 proxy gen 30 Q QuickTime 4 24p 43 R RaLink chipset 180 rate frame 18 RAWDV 4 Raw DV_ 18 read 7 rec format 42 display 114 rec mode default 110 REC RUN 117 recrun 131 REC START 32 record button 13 external 41 external tapeless 41 mode indicator 110 modes 110 normal 41 110 pre rec cach 110 rec start 32 reel 104 remaining time on disk 105 stop 129 synchro 41 timecode external device 105 recording external 47 format 4 format select 42 indicator mode 110 loss of power 45 metadata 62 mode 110 mode normal 111 mode retro cache 111 mode retro disk 112 normal 46 status 103 synchro 48 timecode in file 49 rec pause 13 reel auto mark 152 display 104 function button 81 importing folder 164 matching 81 template to reel 81 matching template 70 organize 164 playback 104 pref 153 pref default 153 record 104 regen 117 131 Index removing a metadata field 92 repair clip 162 disk 161
92. bal Use this list to locate the NTP pool to FS CF Pro only sync for date and time info DST ADJUST AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC STANDARD ALTERNATE continued on following 2 pages FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 119 FS CF Series and Pro Functions Item Default LCD ON LCD BRIGHT 16 KEY BRIGHT 16 ALARM ON STOP NO VIDEO EXT CTL OFF TC SET 00 00 00 00 UB SET 00 00 00 00 TC MODE NON DROP RETRO CACHE 5 seconds FS CF Pro only RETRO DISK 1 minute FS CF Pro only PLAY MODE PLAY CLIP PLAY FROM TRACK FS CF Pro only PLAY PREF ORIGINAL FS CF Pro only PROXIES SPEED FS CF Pro only UDF FS PERM READ ONLY REC START NORMAL FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 120 Options Comments ON OFF AUTO 1 16 1 16 This setting does not control Scroll Wheel brightness ON OFF FRAME only in DV mode GRAY only in DV mode NO VIDEO OFF PAUSE FRAME FILE DROP NON DROP PLAY CLIP LOOP CLIP PLAY ALL LOOP ALL TRACK REEL ORIGINAL PROXY SPEED QUALITY READ ONLY READ WRITE NORMAL FAST Item NETWORK FS CF Pro only IP ADDR FS CF Pro only IP MASK FS CF Pro only BROADCAST FS CF Pro only GATEWAY FS CF Pro only WIFI PRESETS FS CF Pro only ESSID FS CF Pro only KEY FS CF Pro only CHANNEL FS CF Pro only WIFI MODE FS CF Pro only FTP FS CF Pro only FTP PASS FS CF Pro only WEB FS CF Pro only AUTO ORG FS CF Pro onl
93. bility to create smaller proxy files to accompany the native format video clips These proxy files are easy to share over networks or the internet and provide visual records for evaluating the larger native format clips QNote Recommendations Basedon the quality setting Proxy creation can take some time to complete If Proxies are not required by the user Focus recommends leaving this setting OFF When using the UDF recording format Focus recommends leaving the PROXY GEN setting OFF To create an individual proxy file it is necessary to 1 Determine that proxy generation is enabled From the Home menu press the Right soft button once to go to the OPERATIONS menu FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy OPERATION MODE REC PLAY CONTROL NORMAL REC MODE NORMAL REC FORMAT HDV DTE FORMAT QUICKTIME TIMECODE EXT TC PROXY GEN AUTOMATIC FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 54 Quick Start Verify that PROXY GEN is set to Automatic FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy JPERATION PROXY GEN OFF AUTOMATIC For information about proxy file settings see PROXY GEN on page 118 Select the quality of the proxy video file From the Home menu press the Right soft button twice to go to the SETUP menu FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy SET DATE AND TIME USING NTF 08 01 03 05 00 00 UTC Global AUTOMATIC ON FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 55 Quick Start Scroll down the li
94. ck mark Log if the host unit is to log metadata on the client unit Then any metadata entered on the host appears on the cli ent too 8 Check mark Control FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 202 10 11 FS CF Series with Other Devices The host unit can control the Record and Pause operations on the client unit Click Link to connect to the client unit The Status and Mode messages change indicating that the connection is made Repeat steps 5 through 9 for each client unit The linked FS CF Pros are now ready Enter metadata as described in the FS CF Pro User Guide Click on the Record button on the Entry page to start recording on multiple units FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 203 FS CF Series with Other Devices Synchronizing Clocks on Multiple FS CF Pros It is possible to synchronize multiple FS CF Pros system clocks by running SET DATE AND TIME USING NTP on each unit within a few minutes of each other Then all of the FS CF Pros will have similar timecode stamps This feature is useful when using a host FS CF Pro to control client FS CF Pros during a recording session see Controlling Multiple FS CF Pros At Once on page 200 Before synchronizing verify that all the FS CF Pro units have the same setting for TIME ZONE on page 124 NTP SOURCE on page 125 DST ADJUST on page 126 Once calibrated the FS CF Pros stay synchronized through power cycling although over a period of days their timecode s
95. ckTime Movie E 20080702 124422p01 xml 7 3 2008 11 17 AM Safari Document This folder may contain several different files video and xml see Video File Types and Name Formats on page 205 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 193 FS CF Series with Other Devices Close FS CF Series Directory and Dismount From Windows 1 2 Close the file system browser i e Windows Explorer Press the F4 EXIT key to dismount the FS CF Series from the system The HDD display closes and the FS CF Series returns to its previous display QNote Dismount Does Not Need Windows Intervention amp AIBA 12 13PM Once mounted to a Windows computer many USB devices must be dismounted using the Safely Remove Hardware function The FS CF Series does not require that step It safely dismounts itself from the computer file system FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 194 FS CF Series with Other Devices MAC 1 Start the Mac computer and connect the FS CF Series s COMPUTER I O port to the computer using a standard USB 2 0 type A to A cable When mounted the FS CF Series appears on the computer s desktop as a FAT32 volume with a PC label as shown below mE 4 Fri 8 56 AM Macintosh HD FS083004 Locate the FS CF Series on the desktop and open it up Open the folder with the most recent date code for example 20050127 110345 01 It should look similar to the following
96. d function Proceed with recording using the camcorder trigger 1 Press the camcorder s trigger once to begin recording The FS CF starts recording video from the camera 2 Press the camera trigger again to place the FS CF in RECORD PAUSE mode 3 Press the camera trigger once more to begin recording a new clip 4 Press the FS CF s Stop button to stop FS CF recording FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 47 Quick Start SYNCHRO Recording Synchro recording allows the FS CF to mimic camcorder operations by monitoring the state of the camcorder s tape recorder controls Note SYNCHRO For Camcorders Without External Trigger Control SYNCHRO mode should only be used with older camcorders that do not have external trigger controls Check the latest camera compatibility matrix on the Focus website 1 Verify that the FS CF is in Stop mode 2 From the FS CF Home menu press the Right soft button once and the OPERATION menu appears FS CF Pro DTE rec amp uotocv 2ERATION CONTROL NORMAL EXTERNAL SYNCHRO 3 Usethe Down soft button to select Control Default value is NORMAL 4 Use the Down soft button to select SYNCHRO 5 Press the Scroll Wheel Select key The Operation menu appears 6 Press the Left soft button twice to return to the Home menu The Home menu appears displaying a Pause indicator in the upper left hand corner Next to it is a Y that indicates that the FS CF is following the state of
97. d metadata for importing by Avid Media Composer Generic Export This option creates a metadata xml document based on the Custom template created FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 94 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Exporting Metadata All three NLE export functions use the following steps Export By Track Note D Final Cut Pro This step is only necessary if AUTO ORG is set to DISABLED in the SETUP menu Use this method to export individual tracks video clips with metadata 1 Place a check mark in the box Export by Track 2 Select the Track clip to export 3 Click on Export The clip and its metadata document are placed in a directory on the FS 5 with the name of the template used Export All Similar to Export By Track except clicking Export processes all the waiting video clips Export Based on Template Use this method when a variety of metadata templates were used during the recording session This option processes all video clips of a specific template type Avid Media Composer Final Cut Pro Custom FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 95 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Export Matching 1 2 3 Export Matching Add Export Template Type Final CutPro v ching for specific export to a Custom Soccer World Cup v Add Export Matching re Edit Export Matching for Template Baseball v lt 4 Edit Expor
98. d on the host appears on the client too Check mark Control if the host unit is to control the Record Playback and Pause operations on the client unit Click Link to connect to the client unit The Status and Mode messages will change indicating that the connection is made Repeat steps 5 through 9 for each client unit The linked FS CF Pros are now ready Enter metadata as described in the FS CF Pro User Guide To start recording on multiple units press the Record button on the Entry page For information about the specific metadata fields refer to Entering Metadata into a Single FS CF Pro on page 75 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 80 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Reel Matching and Templates The REELs function permits the User to group video clips into Reels see Assigning Clips to Reels on page 158 The Reel matching function requires that the SETUP menu gt REELS PREF option TEMPLATE be selected see REELS PREF on page 153 Reel Matching is a function that allocates a template to a specific reel or reels When a video clip is assigned to a Reel the matched template is applied to the clip and when recording begins the designated template automatically appears in the Entry window 1 Click on the Settings tab to display Reel Matching The Settings page appears 1 Settings User FS CF Pro Portable DTE Recorder FOCUS Reel Matching IReellD TemplatelD FCP Example 1 FCP Example FCP Example
99. d words not acceptable for broadcast Click Done Not shown in illustration The data is fixed in the field and it is now possible to go on to other metadata fields Click the Mark button to store the marker in the FS CF Pro database FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 201 FS CF Series with Other Devices Controlling Multiple FS CF Pros At Once 3 nk Status N A Mode Stop Template X Log v Control 7 W Update 11 9 The FS CF Pro provides the ability to simultaneously control the Record and Stop functions of multiple FS CF Pros located on the same network Begin by linking the host FS CF Pro to the client units 1 Begin by mounting at least two FS CF Pro units on a network 2 Select one of the FS CF Pros to be the host 3 Logon to the host and go to its Entry page 4 Select the metadata template to use from the Default Template dropdown list 5 Clickthe ADD button The Link Units workspace expands to show the link parameters for the first client FS CF Pro Notice that the Template option is permanently check marked Any time the host FS CF Pro links to another unit it transfers the currently selected template to the client regardless if the other link options are selected or not For information about Template and Log functions see Logging Metadata into Multiple FS CF Pros on page 77 6 Enter the IP address for the client FS CF Pro 7 Che
100. de is divided into the following chapters Quick Start This chapter describes how to setup and use the FS CF series DTE recorders In addition this chapter describes FS CF Pro features that allow video playback on the FS CF Pro LCD the creation of a thumbnail from a video clip s frame and how to create Proxy Video files FS CF Pro Metadata Functions The FS CF Pro supports metadata functions This chapter provides a definition of metadata and how it can be used FS CF Series and Pro Functions This chapter provides detailed information about each of the FS CF series and FS CF Pro functions FS CF Series with Other Devices This chapter describes how to connect the FS CF sereis to Windows and Mac computers In addition this chapter details how to link multiple FS CF Pro units control their recording functions and synchronize the clocks of multiple FS CF Pro units Non Linear Editors NLEs This chapter provides information about integrating the FS CF Pro metadata capabilities with specific Non Linear Editing NLE Systems Technical Specifications FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 10 11 59 97 171 209 223 Quick Start Quick Start provides the information necessary to start using the FS CF Series as quickly as possible This chapter covers the topics Physical Description and Controls 12 Front View Controls 12 Top View Input Output and Power Connectors 17 Powering the FS CF Series 19 Connec
101. der 196 FS CF Series with Other Devices iPod Touch and the FS CF Pro The FS CF Pro s internal web server Suc cons database and wireless connectivity provide 4 NTER the ability to use the iPod Touch or other PDA to log video clip metadata while recording in the field During the recording the clip metadata is stored in the FS CF Pro database Later the clip and its metadata are downloaded to a NLE for editing A summary of the steps for logging metadata are 1 Connect to the wireless network on which the FS CF Pro is operating 2 Use the iPod browser to access the FS CF Pro web page and database 3 Select the metadata template to use 4 Place the FS CF Pro in Record mode and begin recording 5 Set metadata values for clip QNote S PDAs Can Not Access the Metadata Admin Template Page Because of their limited functionality PDA type devices can not access the Metadata Admin Template or Settings pages Creating templates must be done with a computer For more information see Creating A Template on page 82 Connect Using Wireless First it is necessary to connect to the FS CF Pro using wireless networking see FS CF Pro to a Managed Wireless Network on page 177 or FS CF Pro Peer to Peer Networking Wi Fi on page 178 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 197 FS CF Series with Other Devices Logging Metadata 2 IFOCUS FS CF Pro Portable DTE dcus Status Stop po Coun Wr 00 00 00 00
102. ding on multiple FS CF Pros see Logging Metadata on page 198 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 72 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Review Track dropdown list Show All Thumbnails Entry Review Export Admin FS CF Pro Portable DTE kecorder FOCUS Select a Track 20090409 40533 v J Show all 1 iumbs Marked Segment Mark In Mark Out 00 01 18 00 03 26 Track Description Herder amp goats after rain Name JGault Scene 27 Comment cam 4 polarizer cements Shottake 1 Shot Comment Kind Add Value Metadata Field Lognote Add Value Shot Comment Good Good Master Comment shifting light Use Review to examine video clip thumbnails metadata timecode and in out markers When the Review page first appears it is empty To view information about a video clip the user can select a track to view by e Pick a track clip from the Track dropdown list Click on Show All Thumbnails to display a set of video clip thumbnails with filenames and video formats Click on a thumbnail to display a larger thumbnail and all information about the video clip If a segment has been marked its thumbnail is enlarged too Marked Segment Thumbnail and Data If In Out Markers have been set in the video clip an additional thumbnail appears in the display It has the same file name as the parent clip FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 73 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Add or Change Metadata Click on a
103. ditions such as high temperature power remaining or drive capacity remaining FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy WARNING 5 POWER REMAINING Press OK to clear the menu and return to the last menu FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 106 FS CF Series and Pro Functions OPERATION Menus FS CF Pro DTE tecunotocy OPERATION REC PLAY NORMAL REC MODE NORMAL REC FORMAT HDV DTE FORMAT QUICKTIME TIMECODE EXT TC PROXY GEN AUTOMATIC The Operation menu provides access to settings that control recording features and functions and provide information Default MODE REC PLAY REC PLAY HDD CONTROL NORMAL NORMAL EXTERNAL SYNCHRO REC MODE NORMAL NORMAL RETRO CACHE RETRO DISK SNAP REC DV REC Mode only TIMELAPSE DV REC Mode only REC FORMAT HDV DV HDV DTE FORMAT QUICKTIME DV RAW DV AVI TYPE1 AVI TYPE2 CANOPUS AVI MATROX AVI QUICKTIME MXF HDV M2T QUICKTIME MXF TIMECODE EXT TC EXT TC FREE RUN REC RUN REGEN PROXY GEN AUTOMATIC OFF AUTOMATIC Item Options FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 107 FS CF Series and Pro Functions MODE FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy IPERATION REC PLAY HDD REC PLAY Default Use this option to set the FS CF Series controls to disk recorder mode This is default HDD Use this option when connecting the FS CF Series to a computer The FS CF Series functions as a volume visible to the computer Selecting this option displays the HDD BYPASS
104. e dust extreme heat or cold FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder ix FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder x Table of Contents Iritrod ctor ue cete at te d Cae t e 1 DTE Eliminates Pre edit Processing 2 Assign Custom Metadata on the Fly 2 Unpacking a exi AER er e e Sen a ER 3 Features ous sexe pee ien dt Medd terit Morte a ev wats 4 FS CF Series oe ereer porin lg gh 4 FS CF Pro Features 00 0 eens 8 Overview of this Guide 2 0 0 10 QUICK Start uus cosa aba suat ora Rx On A oe d Sat 11 Physical Description and Controls 12 Front View Controls 0 020 ae 12 Display zen bruer5eawitevesle uec eel 12 POWOF aia ess epo dae ime s v quede 13 Record Play Controls 000005 13 Records so seudosed oS od fark Soden ane 13 SIOP Tl dioec uu Neale Meee Rate OR es 14 Play ui sait oe Rives RIA NEU 14 Pause c c ge P OSRAM S QUSE 14 Scroll Select Wheel and Soft Navigation Keys 14 Scroll Wheel and Select key 15 Right Soft Button osi seier iea toirte nena 15 Left Soft Button 15 Up Soft Button Next Video Clip 15 Function Keys cne rekake reete ee teuer Ei 16 Unit LEDS ourse tend aee wA ARA EAS 16 Disk Activity erpa rei tyre eee 16 Battery Charge eee eae 16 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder xi Table of Contents Top View Input Output and Power Connect
105. e DISP Information Fields on page 105 Record Stop 9 Tet Pause 5 Press Pause Il once to put the FS CF to Rec Pause mode 6 Press Pause Il again and the FS CF begins to Record again in the same clip 7 Press Stop to stop the recording 8 Press Record 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 While recording press Record again and the FS CF automatically creates a new clip FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 46 Quick Start EXTERNAL Recording Use the camcorder s trigger to control recording with the FS CF 1 Verify that the FS CF is in Stop mode 2 From the FS CF Home menu press the Right soft button once and the OPERATION menu appears FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy ERA ON CONTROL NORMAL EXTERNAL SYNCHRO 3 Use the Down soft button to highlight Control and press the Select key to access the Control options Default value is NORMAL 4 Use the Down soft button to select EXTERNAL 5 Use the scroll wheel to highlight EXTERNAL then press the SELECT key The Operations menu appears 6 Press the Left soft button twice to return to Home menu The menu appears displaying a STOP indicator in the upper left hand corner Next to it is an E that indicates the FS CF is now in external control mode The camcorder can now control the FS CF s recor
106. e DTE Recorder 3 Index remaining recording time 105 timecode external device 105 types 35 user bit value clip 105 dongle 18 60 68 FS CF Pro dongle 22 wireless 21 RaLink chipset 180 drive filesystems 226 drop non drop frame 49 DST adjust 126 setup options 126 dst adjust 31 DST adjust 31 DTE 4 determine NLE format 43 eliminates pre editing 2 format display 115 formats 6 frame rates 18 RAW DV 18 DV 24p 43 25 2 25 audio 18 25 format 4 display track s timecode 105 formats 115 output frame 129 output gray 129 output no video 129 RAW 4 18 stop options 129 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 4 E edit predefined values 87 editor 209 Final Cut Pro 76 electrical shock vi viii warning symbol v error CRC 229 file not found 229 high temperature 229 lost communication disk 229 low battery 229 no disk detected 229 no space left on disk 229 wrong filename 229 wrong product id 229 ESSID 32 ad hc peer to peer 148 default 121 145 F2 145 set 145 setting network 141 ethernet 18 connector 177 extender 178 FS CF Pro connecting to 68 setting 178 sync multiple FS CF Pros 8 USB 20 178 exporting by track 95 matching metadata 96 metadata to xml 94 template 97 template settings 70 EXT 104 EXTCTL 130 default 130 EXT TC 116 mode 49 Extended Service Set Identifier See ESSID external control mode 109 no trigger control 48 operation 45 recording 41 47 recording ta
107. e Down soft button to highlight TIME and press the Select key to access the TIME setup menu The following menu appears FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy L D 6 Use the Right and Left navigation keys to highlight the Hour Minute and Second Time is indicated in 24hr mode Use the Scroll Wheel to change the value 7 Press the Select key The display returns to the SETUP menu which displays the new time For more information on the Setup function refer to the section SETUP Menus on page 119 8 Return to the Home menu FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy STOP Y uH Eg QUICKTIME 1 COUNTER E 00 00 00 00 DISK 1 434min 1 EXT DISP DV DD CF For more information see Home on page 103 for more details FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 38 Quick Start 9 Press the Right soft button on the Scroll Wheel once to display the OPERATION menu FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy OPERATION MODE REC PLAY CONTROL NORMAL REC MODE NORMAL REC FORMAT HDV DTE FORMAT QUICKTIME TIMECODE EXT TC PROXY GEN AUTOMATIC By default the FS CF is setup for the most typical recording situations The Operation defaults are OPERATION FUNCTION Reference MODE REC PLAY See MODE on page 108 CONTROL NORMAL See CONTROL on page 109 REC MODE NORMAL See REC MODE on page 110 REC FORMAT HDV See REC FORMAT on page 114 DTE FORMAT QUICKTIME See DTE FORMAT on page 115 TIMECODE EXT TC See TIMECODE on page 116 PROXY GEN AUTOMATIC See PROXY GEN on p
108. e Recording MXF After recording MXF clips run ORGANIZE MXF before mounting the FS CF Pro to computer FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 214 Non Linear Editors NLEs Importing Video and Metadata Into Avid S85 uoo5555 Custom Sift Set Bin Display Reverse Selection Select Offline Items Select Unreferenced Clips Align Columns Select Unrendered Titles To import clips into Avid Media Composer use the standard Media Tool import method 1 Select the bin to receive the clips 2 Left click the bin settings button in the lower left hand corner of the bin and select Headings 3 From the Headings Menu make sure that the columns Project Production and Take are selected Bin Column Selection x These columns appear in the Avid bin Logged metadata for these fields appears for each clip in the Avid bin FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 215 Non Linear Editors NLEs Final Cut Pro Overview of XML This section applies to Final Cut Pro 5 1 and later Using the FS CF Pro Export function creates a pair of associated files video clip and a metadata document file that is in Apple XML Interchange Format AXIF Final Cut Pro supports documents in AXIF and is able to open view parse and edit the FS CF Pro metadata By importing video clips and their FS CF Pro metadata xml files into Final Cut it is possible to improve post production workflow Production companies often use
109. e the same ESSID Only a small number of devices within close range can be in the ADHOC network As number of devices and range increase performance falls All wireless devices within range must be able to discover and communicate in peer to peer fashion without employing central access points This includes broadband wireless routers that use central access points ADHOC networks cannot bridge to wired LANs or to the Internet without installing a special gateway FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 148 FS CF Series and Pro Functions FTP FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy SETUP FTP DISABLED ENABLED This is a FS CF Pro function This function enables only the FS CF Pro s FTP Read capabilities FTP can not be used to write to the FS CF Pro Note Do Not Use FTP and the FS CF Pro Web Server Simultaneously Default FIP password is FS To change the FTP password see below Default is ENABLED FTP PASS FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy SETUP This is a FS CF Pro function This function sets the FTP password Default is FS FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 149 FS CF Series and Pro Functions WEB FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy SETUP DISABLED ENABLED This is a FS CF Pro function This function must be enabled to use the FS CF Pro s WEB capabilities allowing the User to access FS CF Pro features through the FS CF Pro s web server and metadata pages Default is ENABLED FS CF Series Po
110. ect with computers at up to 480Mb s Actual performance depends on type of network and network activity Best performance is achieved when the FS CF Series is connected to the computer s USB 2 0 port Networks wired or wireless This is a FS CF Pro Feature Depending on the type of network it is necessary to use an USB adapter USB 2 0 to Ethernet or USB Wireless Network 802 11b or g dongle Network settings are made in the FS CF Pro SETUP menu see NETWORK on page 141 The FS CF Pro auto detects the type of connection being made provided it is set up correctly or in HDD mode FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 18 Quick Start Powering the FS CF Series Connecting the FS CF Series to AC Power The FS CF Series can operate with the battery installed or un installed while connected to the FS CF Series power adapter To do this connect the AC power as follows 1 Plug the cord from the power supply into the Power connector of the FS CF Series 2 Connectthe line cord to the rectangular power supply 3 Plug the line cord into an electric outlet Battery Operations Before operation with battery power it is first necessary to fully charge the battery Installing a Battery 1 Place the FS CF so that the unit is face up 2 Position the battery pack so that the connector tab is on the upside The connector tab must align with the power tab on the inside of the FS CF 3 Slide the battery forward into the FS CF un
111. ed run HDD to mount FS CF Pro to a computer and the video clips and xml files are placed in the folder with the same name as the template In addition a template xml file is created at the root level of the drive This xml file includes links and metadata for all the clips that were recorded with that particular template loaded Export Export is a function that allows the User to export the video clip s metadata to Apple XML Interchange Format Avid Composer 3 5 or a Custom formatted xml document FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 93 FS CF Pro Portable DTE Recorder Entry Review Final Cut Pro Export Export By Track 20090407 123551 v O Export All C Export All Based on Template Avid Media Composer Export 7 Export By Track 20090408 141717 v O Export All Export Generic Export Export By Track 20090407 123551 v LJ Export All O Export All Based on Template Export Export Matching Add Export Matching for specific export to a Custom Template Type Final CutPro Template FCP Example sj IEEE Edit Export Matching for Template Avid Media Composer Edit Export Matching Export to NLE XML Document There are three NLE export options Final Cut Pro Export Use this function to create metadata xml documents for FCP using the Apple XML Interchange Format Avid Media Composer Use this function to prepare video an
112. ed R Disable Value Action a Edit Predefined Re Disable 3 a Edit Predefined Disable Sort Value Action 1 Remove 2 Remove 8 Add and Remove predefined values Enter values one at a time and click on Add Add values in the order they are to appear 9 Click on X to close the Edit Predefined window The template is now ready for use FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 87 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Creating A Custom Template 1 2 4 Template l S CF Pro Portable DTE Recorder ew D 7 Teinplate Name New iv ORT MEE Custom Template Duplicate Based on Display Template None Y Delete Template Fie i Name Friendly Name TC Depend input Style Predefined Values Action Add Metadata Field Select Metadata for Template Baseball Metadata Name TC Depend Input Style Action eate Metadata Fields Create custom templates when importing metadata into an NLE that is not supported by the FS CF Pro Suppose that it is necessary to create a metadata template for recording baseball games that is then used in a proprietary NLE To assist the producer and editor the metadata must be specific to the game of baseball To create a new custom template 1 Enter the name for the custom template for example Baseball in the Template Name field 2 Change Template Type to Custom 3 Verify that Display Template is set to None 4 Click on Add to create the empty template The name of the tem
113. efault file system is UDF Universal Disk Format However the FS CF Series provides the ability to format the drive in either the FAT32 or UDF Selecting which drive format to use depends on the operating system and workflow Operating Version FAT32 UDF System read write Windows XP Read Write Read Only Windows VISTA Read Write Read Write MAC OS 10 x Read Write Read Only MAC OS 10 5 Leopard Read Write Read Write QNote 5 Improving Mounting Time for Mac OS 10 5 and Later When there are a large number of files on the FS CF Series and it is set to UDF Read Write mode it can take several minutes to mount the FS CF Series to the Mac desktop To shorten mounting time set the FS CF Series to Read Only FAT32 The FAT32 file system limits an individual file s size to a maximum of 2GB or approximately 9 minutes of recording time QNote D Recording Time Depends on Recorder Mode and Resolution The number of minutes per 2G file depends upon the recorder mode and resolution DV 9 minutes 720p MOV 10 minutes 720p M2T 13 minutes 1080i M2T 9 minutes 1080i MOV 8 minutes 1080 60i or 7 5 minutes 1080 50 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 175 FS CF Series with Other Devices When clips exceed 9 minutes in length the FS CF Series automatically creates a new file without dropping any frames The two files have the same root filename but have different t
114. emplate xml file contains a link to the location of the video clip on the FS CF Pro drive All clips recorded using the same template are located in the folder with that template s name FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 217 Non Linear Editors NLEs Open Final Cut New Project Open Open Recent Close Window Close Tab Close Project De Save Project Save Project As Save All Revert Project Restore Project eRe BRBeRhh BB B BS Import Files Export Folder Send To R Batch Export Batch List at 29 97 fps Cinema Tools Telecine Log Batch Capture EDL Log and Capture XML Log and Transfer Media Manager Reconnect Media Set Logging Bin Print to Video Edit to Tape Click on the File option in the Menu Bar Highlight the Import option so that it s menu appears Select XML The Choose a File window appears FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 218 Non Linear Editors NLEs iX Choose a File 1 s m E rsossoo4 yrs uu og a I t 25 2003 1 50 PM eather xm gus Xo S0 PM m H ij Ma PS Football xml August 25 2003 1 50 PM 10 E 73 e Football xml August 25 2003 1 50 PM gt FCP Example August 25 2003 1 50 PM Y SHARED P FCP Example xml August 25 2003 1 50 PM Milladondyshi 1j 20030825 203852 01 August 25 2003 1 50 PM E aheaps2 gt Football August 25 2003 1 50 PM lil amoore2 gt G9 August 2
115. er data into the metadata fields This sets the video clip based metadata The type of data entered depends on the type of input allowed by the field variable predefined and mixed For definitions of input types see Creating A Custom Template on page 88 5 Click Update 6 Settimecode markers It may be necessary to set and save markers to indicate the location of a particular frame or sequence of frames in the video clip The names of the markers depends on the template used and the template type Generally there is an In Start marker for the beginning and an Out Stop for the end of the marker selection Clicking on a Set button places the marker and displays its timecode location Set does not save the marker Clicking on the Mark button saves the marker setting and then resets the markers to 00 00 00 00 Continue recording until finished QNote me Updating Metadata One Set Per Video Clip During recording if different data is entered in the metadata fields and the Update button clicked the new data replaces the previous entry for the video clip Repeat the procedure to insert the same or different metadata for each video clip recorded FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 78 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Saving Metadata There is no distinct Save step Clicking on the Update or Mark buttons writes the metadata to the FS CF Pro database and into a specific record assigned to the video clip Changing the met
116. eration FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy The choice of professionals dd Home The Home menu combines displaying operation information and providing function controls through the function buttons To leave the Home menu use either the Left or Right Navigation button 1 2 3 4 5 STOP Y ug 6 15 MEREQUICKTIME 1 m 14 COUNTER X 00 00 00 00 M DISK 1 434min 8 13 ee 1 aL DISP DV DD REELS 1 Current Function symbol and description 2 Operational Status This indicates the current record playback status FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 103 FS CF Series and Pro Functions 10 11 12 13 F1 Function Active Indicates the FS CF Series control setting Y Sync E External Wireless Network Connected This is a FS CF Pro function Symbol indicates that FS CF Pro is receiving wireless signals Battery Life Gauge This gauge is accurate only when the unit is powered exclusively from the battery Volume and Clip Number The volume number is always 1 Number of the current video clip i e 001 for clip 1 Proxy Progress Bar This is a FS CF Pro function When partially filled indicates that the Proxy creation process is active Timecode Display The format of code displayed depends on the data type selected using the F2 DISP Functions button see DISP Information Fields on page 105 F1 Functions with EXT as the default F2 Functions with DISP as the default F3 Functions
117. es 2 Record video During recording use the FS CF Pro s web server interface and template to log predefined or dynamically input metadata values 3 Playback video 4 During playback use the FS CF Pro s web server interface and template to log predefined or dynamically input metadata values Post production The post production phase includes exporting logged metadata that is stored in the FS CF Pro database into a format that can be used with an NLE or ProxSys Media Asset Management system along with the recorded content FS CF Pro metadata is viewable and searchable It includes links to the video content in the NLE or ProxSys media management system For the FS CF Pro this involves 5 Export metadata from FS CF Pro database to xml file The FS CF Pro provides two methods for taking the metadata from the on board database and exporting it as an xml file AUTO ORG function that automatically exports an xml file based on the current template and logged metadata Manual metadata export function using the FS CF Pro s web interface During export it is possible to determine the type of export file to create compati ble with a particular NLE or project on a ProxSys media server FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 66 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Import the xml file into a NLE or ProxSys Media Server Use the NLE or ProxSys Media Server interface to import the xml file into the application In either case NLE or
118. es Using either setting for the day ofthe transiting eliminates the time jump effects when the transition occurs The effects of time jump include the assignment of file names and the creation modification times in the FAT32 file system This function requires setting SET DATE AND TIME USING NTP on page 122 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 126 FS CF Series and Pro Functions LCD FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy SETUP These items enable or disable the FS CF Series s LCD backlight ON Default Permanently sets LCD backlight to ON OFF Permanently sets LCD backlight to OFF AUTO Turns off the backlight after one minute On the FS CF Series pressing any button pad button turns the backlight back on Any information menu turns the backlight on LCD BRIGHT FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy ETUP LCD BRIGHT mE Sets the brightness of the LCD display range of 1 to 16 with 16 the brightest Default is 16 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 127 FS CF Series and Pro Functions KEY BRIGHT FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy Ip KEY BRIGHT m Sets the brightness of the FS CF Series control keys range of 1 to 16 with 16 the brightest This control does not effect the Scroll Wheel brightness Default is 16 ALARM FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy SETUP ALARM ON OFF Toggle switch controlling the Alarm When the alarm is enabled pressing any button on the FS CF Series produces audio feedback The
119. ettings as the original The User is restricted to disabling enabling the metadata fields or changing their predefined values Build a new template using an empty custom template This procedure permits the User to create a unique template by adding metadata fields and defining their values and type of input mport a template created on another FS CF Pro This procedure provides the ability to import templates stored on the input device computer or PDA QNote 2 Currently FS CF Pro Custom Templates Are Not Compatible with Avid or FCP FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 82 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Creating A New Template 1 2 3 4 5 New Duplicate a Based on Display Template 5t Field Name Friendly Name TC Depend Input Style Predefined Values Scene Click to edit No Mixed Input Shottake Click to edit No Mixed Input EditPredefmed Lognote Click to edit No Mixed Input EditPredefmed Good Click to edit No Predefined EditPredefined np Comment cr ciu edit Mo Mixed Input LL EdtPredefmed Remove Disable and Seite Click to edit No Mixed Input Edit Predefined Remove Disable Pan Commenter eiu edit Ho Mixed Input EdiPredefned Remove Disable ud omen Click to edit No Mixed Input EditPredefined Remove Disable This method uses the Apple XML Interchange Format listed in the Template Type dropdown menu 1 Entera unique name
120. fic Time Email support focusinfo com Telephone 1 408 866 8300 Option 4 Fax 1 408 866 4859 Address 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 techsupport como com Telephone 49 4307 83 58 58 Fax 49 4307 83 58 99 Address COMO Computer amp Motion GmbH is A Focus Enhancements Company Lise Meitner Str 15 24223 Schwentinental Germany www focusinfo com Serial Number The serial number for this equipment is located inside the unit in the battery compartment Please record this serial number and keep it in a secure area FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder ii LEGAL NOTICES Regulations and Safety Focus Enhancements Inc 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell CA 95008 Model Number FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder Date of Manufacture Reference the Serial Number label attached to the unit BATT 0012 01LF Accessory Part Number ASYF 1323 01LF Date of Manufacture Reference the Serial Number label attached to the unit Batteries FCC Class B 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
121. g session causes the FS CF Pro to return to NORMAL recording mode when it powers back up TIMELAPSE Only available in FS CF Pro DV REC MODE TIMELAPSE 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 TIMELAPSE 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 Setting Duration of TIMELAPSE 1 1 Go to the SETUP menu 2 2 5elect the item TIMELAPSE 3 3 Select the time field Use the Scroll Wheel to set the length of time between frame captures Set the length of video in 1 frame increments The maximum time between frames is 24 hours FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 113 FS CF Series and Pro Functions REC FORMAT FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy JPI RA ON REC FORMAT DV HDV Select either e DV HDV Default FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 114 FS CF Series and Pro Functions DTE FORMAT FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy ERATION DTE FORMAT RAW DV AVI TYPE 1 AVI TYPE 2 CANOPUS AVI MATROX AVI Depending on which REC FORMAT was selected this menu displays a list of available Direct To Edit formats above displ
122. hared quickly via the internet or network This provides directors editors and others fast access video rushes UDF and Proxies If you using the UDF file format and do not require the need of Proxy files itis recommended that PROXYS be turned to OFF with UDF recording Proxy Clips Not Required for Playback It is not necessary to create a Proxy clip to playback and watch a clip on the FS CF Pro unit Set PROXY PLAY PREF to ORIGINAL the original recorded clip will playback on the FS CF Pro instead of the Proxy For more information about proxy file settings see PLAY PREF on page 137 and PROXIES on page 138 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 118 FS CF Series and Pro Functions SETUP Menus FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy SET DATE AND TIME USING NTP 08 01 03 05 00 00 UTC Global AUTOMATIC ON The items in the Setup menu 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 new menu appears with parameters to set To return from a parameters menu use the UNDO function button The Setup menu items are Item Default Options Comments SET DATE AND TIME USING NTP Initiates NTP setup FS CF Pro only DATE 08 01 03 Must be set for FS CF Series to function TIME 05 00 00 Must be set for FS CF Series to function TIME ZONE UTC Select time for specific time zone by selecting geographical region and city NTP SOURCE Glo
123. he User manually select the correct entry Check mark the setting Override with settings from XML Check mark the option Reconnect to Media Files Check mark the option Include Markers Check mark the option Include Audio Visual Effects Click OK Final Cut imports all the clips that were shot using the specific template and places them in a folder in the browser window One step places all the related video clips and their logged metadata in a folder FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 220 Non Linear Editors NLEs Viewing a Clip ooo Untitled Project LX efecs Name v Duration In Qut 1 Football Column Headers Pos Metadata Field Names E Name v C Football 20030825 203853C01 20030825 203921C01 E 20030825 203947c01 E 20030825 204006c01 E 20030825 204023C01 Ez 20030825 204040C01 Ez 20030825 204053C01 20030825 204109C01 Ej 20030825 204132G01 v E 20030825 204149c01 Quarterback Injury gt E 20030825 204254c01 Metadata Values 1 To view all of the clips recorded using a specific template open the folder with that template s name A list of all the video clips associated with the template appears To the right of the clip file names are columns with the metadata values attached to the file The column headers are the original metadata field names Friendly Names assigned in the template do not appear Depending on the number of metadata fields used i
124. he standard procedure to log into FS CF Pro via WiFi or an USB to Ethernet adapter see Logging Onto the FS CF Pro Web Server in the Metadata chapter of the user guide On the Entry web page select the Review tab Click on the Show All Thumbnails button Thumbnails for all clips on the FS CF Pro along with their track names appear on the web interface Clicking on a thumbnail image displays a larger thumbnail and additional clip information metadata In addition metadata can be added or modified Skip Forward or Backward During Playback During playback skip forward or backward in one minute increments Using the kebaord keypad Press DOWN to skip forward Press again to skip again Press UP to skip backward Press again to skip again For more information see Review on page 73 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 52 Quick Start Proxy Audio Playback To listen to proxy file audio attach an USB headset to the FS CF Pro and playback proxy files Volume is controlled through the USB headset QNote 5 Plug In USB Headphones Before Starting Playback To hear the audio it is necessary to plug in the USB headphones before starting playback There is no sound if headphones are plugged in during playback FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 53 Quick Start Creating A Proxy File This procedure is for generating a proxy video file from a selected video clip The FS CF Pro provides the videographer the a
125. in sequence Wireless Network Connection You are connecting to the unsecured network FSCF test Information sent over this network is not encrypted and might be visible to other people Wireless Network Connection The selected network FSCF test is a computer to computer network Your wireless connection is currently configured to not connect to computer to computer networks To allow your wireless connection to connect to computer to computer networks Follow these steps 1 Click OK to dismiss this dialog and then click Change the order of preferred networks 2 On the wireless connection properties that appear click the Advanced button 3 On the Advanced option page change which networks your wireless connection can connect to 4 Click Close on the Advanced dialog and OK on the wireless connection properties to apply this change Land 8 Click Connect Anyway and then OK This completes the wireless connection 9 Goto Completing Network Setup on page 190 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 189 FS CF Series with Other Devices Completing Network Setup The following steps are required to complete the set up Return to the Wireless Network Connection window 1 Wireless Network Connection Choose a wireless network Network Tasks R Wireless Network Connection Properties General Wireless Networks anced Fall e Windows to configure my wireless network settings
126. is also possible to use the F4 function key to run the COMPACT FLASH utility see FUNCTIONS Menus on page 154 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 25 Quick Start Removing Compact Flash Card FS CF Pro DTE rechnotocy COMPACT FLASH PREPARING FOR CAR FS CF Pro DTE rechnotocy COMPACT FLASH READY FOR CARD REMOVAL INSERT NEW CARD BEFORE EXITING These are the only recommend methods to use when removing a CF card from the FS CF when it is powered on During a recording session it is possible to swap CF cards on the fly To do this use the Utility COMPACT FLASH This function allows the card to be removed safely without damage to video clips There are two methods for safely removing inserting a CF card Quick Card Removal Using F4 Function Key This is the quickest way to safely remove a CF card It requires that the F4 function key is set to its default CF see FUNCTIONS Menus on page 154 On the Home Menu press the F4 CF button once The FS CF automatically performs the CF Card Removal procedure When completed remove the card from its slot and insert another card FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 26 Quick Start Remove Card Using COMPACT FLASH Utility 1 Go to UTILITIES and select COMPACT FLASH The first COMPACT FLASH screen appears and is quickly followed by the INSERT NEW CARD screen The Compact Flash procedure runs automatically 2 Remove the card that is the in the slot
127. is determines which recording format DV or HDV the FS CF uses The camera must support the recording format selected Select the format type and the display returns to the OPERATIONS menu FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 42 Quick Start Select the DTE Format FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy JPERATION DTE FORMAT RAW AVI TYPE1 AVI TYPE2 CANOPUS AVI MATROX AVI This determines which NLE compatible format the FS CF uses when recording The DTE formats displayed depend on the REC FORMAT selected in the last step Select the DTE format and the display returns to the OPERATION menu QNote 5 DTE Formats That Support Recordings Larger than 2GB RAW DV AVITYPE1 AVI TYPE2 CANOPUS AVI MATROX AVI QUICKTIME Recording Using UDF or FAT File Systems The FS CF Series can record continuously for long periods using either FAT or UDF file systems However FAT limits individual file size to a 2GB maximum If while recording the FS CF reaches the FAT 2GB file size limit the unit automatically starts a new file without dropping a frame The clips are sequentially named UDF expands the individual file size to approximately 1hr 30 minutes per clip DV24p and PAL 25p Modes 24p modes are only for use with camcorder s that are capable of DV 24p Advanced mode 24pis compatible to DV QuickTime and AVI Type 2 PAL 25p camcorders require no special 25p DV format There are different FS CF
128. isplay Template dropdown menu 5 Determine which fields are active in the template Itis possible to Disable Enable each of the metadata fields in the template by clicking on its Action button The button label indicates the action available If it is grayed out it is inactive 6 Define the metadata values for each metadata field Click on the Edit Predefined button to view or edit the metadata values for specific metadata fields 7 Optional Replace the metadata item s Field Name with a more meaningful Friendly Name This name only appears in the FS CF Pro s web interface and not in the NLE Click on Click to Edit in the Friendly Name column A text field appears where the User can enter a more meaningful label for the metadata Field Name The Friendly Name replaces the Field Name on the Entry page The FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 86 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Friendly Name does not change the Field Name in the FS CF Pro database or in the NLE The Edit Predefined Values dialog box appears 7 8 9 Sort FieldName Frien y Name TC Depend e Predefined Values _ Action Scene EC Mm toedit No Mixed Inout Edit Predefined L dli Mixed Wot Edit Predefined Shottake Mixed h put Edit Predefined Edit Predefined Edit Predefined Values for of Template Edit Predefined FCP Baseball F Disable Disable e Disable Disable Edit Predefin
129. itted and appears in the list it is necessary to add the predefined values refer to Step 15 10 Click Submit to post the new fields to the list The metadata field appears as a new item in the list below 11 Click on the Edit Predefined button for a metadata field to add Predefined or Mixed variables FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 89 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 The Edit Predefined Values dialog box opens Edit Predefined Values for Position 13 Sort Value Action 1 Left Field 2 Center Field Select Metadata for Template 3 Right Field asa 4 1st Base Metadata Name TC Depend Input Style Act n 5 2ndBase Fans Yes Mixed Input Add ClackBoard Predefined Add Create Metadata Fields 18 Enter each value separately Click Add to place value in list Add the values in the order they should appear Click on the Remove button to delete a value Click on Lock the Predefined Values box to prevent the User from adding other data to the list during metadata entry This restricts the list to only those values already entered Default is that the User can add other values to the list Click on the X upper right corner to close the dialog box Metadata fields appear in the list of fields from which to select Click a field s Add button to place it on the template When a field is added to the template it is removed from the list a
130. l and Update 1 The FS CF series interfaces with the camcorder via FireWire 2 The FS CF series uses USB 2 0 to connect to a computer to download video clips or upgrade software 3 When a tape is present in the camera each press of the camcorder s record button creates an individual clip on the FS CF card 4 Somecameras allow the FS CF series units to be triggered into record mode from the camera without the need for a tape Check the latest camera FS CF compatibility chart on the Focus website FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 5 Introduction 5 The FS CF series features a comprehensive backlit color display menu system scroll wheel and control buttons allowing for easy control and management of the unit and its contents QNote h No Video Playback Through Display Only the The FS CF Pro provides video playback through it s color display To preview video using the FS CF model place the camera in VCR mode video playback mode and connect the FS CF to the camera through the FireWire DV IO port Pressing PLAY on the FS CF unit will now play the selected clip 6 Inaddition the FS CF is upgradable in the field Flexible Capacities and Power The FS CF series supports Compact Flash Memory Cards that can offer HD or SD recording time based on the size of the compact flash card in use See www focusinfo com for the current compact flash card capacities with each format Power the FS CF
131. les 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 FS CF Pro 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 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder vi LEGAL NOTICES 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 p
132. llowing FS CF Pro to Wired Ethernet Network on page 176 FS CF Pro to a Managed Wireless Network on page 177 FS CF Pro Peer to Peer Networking Wi Fi on page 178 2 Determine the FS CF Pro s IP address see IP ADDR on page 142 3 Opena web browser and enter the FS CF Pro s IP address in the browser s Address window The Entry page appears FS CF Pro Portable DTE Recorder Review Export Rec Counter 00 00 06 29 Track 1 004 Default Template AVID MXF v Delayed Startin Sec Eq Description Scene Shottake Good TRUE v Master Comment 1 Master Comment 2 Master Comment 3 Master Comment 4 Comment A Comment B Update This is the first page that a PDA displays The appearance of this page varies depending on the device used to view it FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 68 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Metadata Pages and Functions FS CF Pro Metadata has four pages that are divided into two groups of functions User and Admin To display the hidden group click on the User or Admin tab Admin group includes the pages Template for creating and managing templates Settings template export import and reel matching parameters User group includes the pages Entry for entering and setting metadata values in a template Export for specifying the export of metadata based on tem
133. ly 5 Select AirPort network icon ON appears FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 185 FS CF Series with Other Devices 6 Verify that the FS CF Pro ESSID selected in Step 2 is the current Network name If it is not select it 7 Click the ADVANCED button 8 O80 Network AirPort TCP IP DNS WINS AppleTalk 802 1X Proxies Configure IPv4 Manually e 9 10 P P4 Address 192 168 1 50 11 gt subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 12 JB Router Configure IPv6 Automatically Router IPv6 Address Prefix Length _ Cancel 13 8 Click on TCPIIP Set CONFIGURE Ipv4 to MANUALLY 10 Enter a new IP Address under IPv4 ADDRESS It should be within the IP range set on FS CF Pro and on other Wi Fi devices connected to the ad hoc network Do Not Set the IP to the same IP as the FS CF Pro or any of the other devices 11 Set SUBNET MASK to the same value that is set on FS CF Pro 12 Set ROUTER to the IP Address of FS CF Pro 13 Press OK 14 Press APPLY 15 Open Safari on the Mac 16 Enter the FS CF Pro s IP ADDR into the browser s IP address bar and enter The FS CF Pro Templates web page opens see FS CF Pro Metadata Functions on page 59 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 186 FS CF Series with Other Devices Setting Up a PC XP totemet Explorer LL My Documents id Solitaice s Microsot Once Exe coments Outlook 2003
134. ly 158 UTILITIES Menus 159 FORMAT 160 REPAIR DISK 161 REPAIR CLIP 162 MAKE PROXY Fs cF Pro only 163 FILE NAME 164 ORGANIZE REEL Fs cF Pro only 164 ORGANIZE MXF Fs cF Pro only 165 UPGRADE 166 DELETE CLIP 168 SYSTEM RESET 169 DIAGNOSTIC 169 STATUS 170 VERSION 170 CALIBRATE CLOCK Fs cF Pro only 171 COMPACT FLASH 172 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 100 FS CF Series and Pro Functions Organization and Navigation FS CF Series menus are organized in a flat hierarchy Every menu has a unique name and it is possible to cycle continuously through the menus using the Left and Right navigation buttons Use the Scroll Wheel or Up and Down navigation buttons to cycle through menu items selections Use the Scroll Wheel Select button to make a choice QNote 2 S 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 menus Jump to Home display Using Select Button To return immediately to the Home menu navigate to the menu title at the top of the menu and press the Select button FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 101 FS CF Series and Pro Functions General Menu Information The FS CF Series LCD menus are organized by function with each menu displaying a list of items An item can be A
135. metadata field to add or change data A Troubleshooting Tip Missing Templates Thumbnails If while working on the Entry Review or Template pages thumbnails or metadata templates are missing it is necessary to run the Format utility see FORMAT on page 160 Be certain that the Templates option is set to Clear Save all video clips before formatting FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 74 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Export Edit Export Matching for Template Use Export to manually export video clip metadata files from the FS CF Pro database to User accessible xml files The file name of the xml file identifies it as belonging to a specific video clip Specific NLE Editors Export creates xml metadata files for specific NLEs such as Final Cut Pro and Avid Composer 3 5 or a User defined Custom template Avid Media Composer Before importing MXF files into Avid Media Composer from the FS CF Pro it is first necessary to run the FS CF Pro Utility ORGANIZE MXF This utility creates the Avid MXF directory structure and moves the metadata in the MXF files into the folders The video files are then ready to import into Avid Media Composer Running Avid Media Composer Export takes the metadata from the folders and embeds it in the MXF wrapper In Avid Media Composer use the Media Tool to import the MXF files into a specified bin Because the metadata is embedded in the Avid MXF wrapper both the video content a
136. 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 all record modes When Retro Disk is set the symbols B STOP L appear in the FS CF Pro display To initiate Retro Disk 1 Press Record and the FS CF Pro goes into REC PAUSE mode and starts caching video When caching the Home menu displays ell REC L Press Record a second time and the FS CF Pro begins active recording at the last frame stored in the cache The resulting video clip has the cached video at the beginning Setting Length of RETRO DISK 1 Goto the SETUP Menu 2 Select the item RETRO DISK See RETRO DISK on page 134 3 Select the time duration field Use the scroll wheel to set the length of video that the Retro Disk should store Set the length of video in 1 minute increments The maximum time allowed depends on the amount of available disk space FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 112 FS CF Series and Pro Functions SNAP REC Only available in FS CF Pro DV REC MODE Use SNAP to record individual frames In SNAP mode pressing record captures a single frame Each record SNAP session captures the individual frames into a single file To start a new Snap record session place the unit in STOP between Snap records Use SNAP in NORMAL control mode Removing power from the FS CF Pro in the midst of a SNAP recordin
137. nd if a field is removed from the template it reappears on the select list Click on Done to finalize adding the fields to the template The fields now appear in the new template and the Select Metadata for Template dialog box closes Close the Add Metadata Window and the template is now ready for use FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 90 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Importing FS CF Pro Templates FS CF Pro Portable DTE Recorder FOCUS Reel Matching FCP Example v emplate Export Import ES Export Template None v Status N A H Focus_Enhancements Manuals MANL 1128_FS 5 Browse Upload road successful Click on Import 3 2 This function is not available for PDA devices The FS CF Pro provides the ability to import templates created on other FS CF Pro units and stored on a local computer or network drive 1 Open the Settings page 2 Click on the Browse button in the Import section and locate the template to import A standard file system browser opens 3 Select the template file The file must be a template exported from a FS CF Pro using the Template Export function The file is identified by the fst xml at the end of the filename 4 Click the Open button in the file browser The path and filename of the template appear in the Browse field 5 Click Upload button A message appears below the Browse field indicating if the upload was successful and if so to click on Import 6
138. nd Name Formats 205 FS CF Series Video Formats and Resolutions 206 ORGANIZE REELS l lesus 207 FS CF Series Accessories lllsu 207 Non Linear Editors NLEs 00 209 FS CF Pro DTE Workflow 2 0 0 210 Traditional File Based Workflow 210 FS CF Pro and Content Based Workflow 210 Avid Media Composer 220 200000 213 Logging Avid Metadata During Recording 213 Importing Video and Metadata Into Avid 215 Final Cut Pro at ed si bee LE oes 216 Overview of XML 20000 cee eee eee 216 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder xvii Table of Contents Importing Video Clip and Metadata 217 Viewing a Clip lessen 221 Technical Specifications 223 Physical Description 00 00 cee eee eee 223 User Interface cans ei REP Rm deeds Fee 223 Metadata ILE Aci A iN ee 223 Compliance 0 0000 eee eee ee 224 CONNECIONS vo ap ns ad ates rah ap eG ae Yu de ERE Rida 224 Inputs Outputs llli 224 Vid60 ses ibgbetenda s e UE Sacto ES 224 fo c T 225 Timecode 22s b ute eeu a dd 225 Datal Os sige etl cepa ioe see ga ee ot 225 USB 2 0 4 5 oc te eee wateadaald Ganleea ads etwas 225 Compact Flash CF Memory Card 226 Card Removed Without Using CF Utility 226 CF Card Troubleshooting 00
139. nd metadata are imported together The video clip s metadata appears in the bin column selection window For more information see Importing Video and Metadata Into Avid on page 74 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 75 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Final Cut Pro In Final Cut Pro the User drags or imports the xml file s into the Final Cut browser see Importing Video Clip and Metadata on page 217 The application automatically locates the associated video clips and imports them into the editor browser From there the User can insert the video files into the Final Cut timeline The User can review the video metadata in the Final Cut browser and use Final Cut to search for and through the video clips For more information about NLEs refer to Non Linear Editors NLEs on page 209 ProxSys Media Servers Using the ProxSys Media Transfer Utility the User can select the xml files and import them into ProxSys systems ProxSys automatically locates the video clips associated with the xml file s and imports them into the ProxSys system where the metadata provides search capability For more information refer to the ProxSys Media Transfer Utility User Guide FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 76 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Entering Metadata Metadata may be entered into a single FS CF Pro or simultaneously into multiple FS CF Pros These procedures assume that there is a ready to use template such as the FCP Example or AVI
140. ne ranges range Select a specific global Select a specific region nation within the region AUTOMATIC STANDARD ALTERNATE ON OFF AUTO 1 through 16 1 through 16 Does not control Scroll Wheel brightness ON OFF NO VIDEO OFF PAUSE FRAME FILE 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 DROP If FS CF Pro in EXT NON DROP TC TC Mode has no effect 0 to 10 seconds 0 to 392 minutes Based on 100GB drive other models may vary 00 00 00 00 Displayed only in DV mode Set duration between single frame captures FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 31 Quick Start FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 32 Main Menu Feature SETUP continued PLAY MODE PLAY FROM FS CF Pro only PLAY PREF FS CF Pro only PROXIES FS CF Pro only UDF FS PERM REC START NETWORK FS CF Pro only IP ADDR FS CF Pro only IP MASK FS CF Pro only BROADCAST FS CF Pro only GATEWAY FS CF Pro only WIFI PRESETS FS CF Pro only ESSID FS CF Pro only KEY FS CF Pro only CHANNEL FS CF Pro only WIFI MODE FS CF Pro only FTP FS CF Pro only FTP PASS FS CF Pro only Option PLAY CLIP LOOP CLIP PLAY ALL LOOP ALL TRACK REEL ORIGINAL PROXY SPEED QUALITY READ ONLY READ WRITE NORMAL FAST MANUAL DHCP MANUAL or DHCP MANUAL or DHCP MANUAL or DHCP MANUAL or DHCP Set manually Set manually Selection When DHOP is set IP ADDR IP MASK BROADCAST
141. ns There are many standards of metadata types and labels The most common is the Apple XML Interchange Format which the FS CF Pro supports Useful metadata should reflect the processes and vocabulary of the organization using it The easiest metadata implementation is to use simple descriptions tags of the content e g scene description or number production name take number good shot etc These metadata tags should be the same as the tags that are added to the content when using an NLE s log or log capture functions The FS CF Pro Metadata utility is a web based application that provides the user the ability to Add video clip based and timecode based metadata to video clips during recording or playback Use a default or custom metadata entry template Export clip based and timecode based templates to ProxSys Media Servers and NLE applications such as Avid and Final Cut Pro QNote 22 S FS CF Pro Web server and Database Provide Metadata Functions The FS CF Pro has a resident web based Metadata application that permits the configuring of metadata templates and metadata logging using a simple web browser Connect to FS CF Pro s web server utilizing an USB 2 0 to 802 11 b g WIFi dongle or a USB 2 0 to Ethernet adapter Any device with networking capabilities and web browser functionality computer laptop PDA etc can log into FS CF Pro s web server FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 60 FS C
142. o EXT DISP DV DD CF Functions FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 12 Quick Start The active LCD display shows menus and recording information such as timecode recording format metadata and folder assignments For more information about displayed data see Home on page 103 Power The Power key provides two functions 1 Power ON the FS CF 2 Power OFF Press the Power key and hold down for five seconds to shut down the FS CF During power off the unit beeps to tell the User that it is shutting down Record Play Controls Play b Use to playback Record P video on LCD or camcorder Stop MP Teq Pause Use these keys to control FS CF Series playback and record functions Typically these functions are used while on the HOME menu Record e Press Record when the FS CF is in Stop mode to start recording QNote J LLL Pressing Record Key During Record Mode In all record modes pressing the Record key while recording causes the current clip to close and a new clip to start without dropping any frames FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 13 Quick Start Stop m While in the Home menu and in any Record and Play modes press the Stop key to Stop the FS CF function Refer to the section SETUP Menus on page 119 for more information Play Press this key to start playback of the selected clip QNote 222222 Some HD Camcorders Require a Moment to Synch
143. olarized 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 Ground Loop WARNING To avoid earth or ground oops insure that all equipment connected to the FS CF Pro share a common ground Use a single grounded outlet strip as opposed to separate outlets with the possibility of different ground potentials Lightning and Power Surges During electrical storms or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug the FS CF Pro from the power source and disconnect the antenna or cable system 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 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder vii LEGAL NOTICES 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
144. om start to finish Immediately after completing the clip the FS CF Series begins playing the clip again without a pause It stays in this state until stopped PLAY ALL In this mode the FS CF Series plays the entire contents of the disk all clips in order from start to finish At the end of the last clip the FS CF Series pauses LOOP ALL In this mode the FS CF Series plays the entire contents of the disk all clips in order from start to finish At the end of the last clip the FS CF Series begins to play from the beginning of the first clip again without a pause It stays in this state until stopped FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 136 FS CF Series and Pro Functions PLAY FROM FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy SETUP PLAY FROM TRACK REEL This FS CF Pro menu permits the user to select from where clips playback track directory or reel There are two choices Play From Track Default Clips playback in the order in which they were recorded Playback order is based on the order of the file names Play From Reel 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 PLAY PREF FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy SETUP PLAY PREF ORIGINAL PROXY The FS CF Pro setting determines which version of the selected video clip plays back on the FS CF s viewscreen Original Default Proxy
145. on and that they are connected together with the FireWire cable from the FS CF DV IO port to the camcorder 1394 port Note 2 S Feature Availability on PAL Cameras This feature is not available on some PAL cameras 1 Setthe video camera to VCR or Playback mode 2 Navigate to the video clip to preview using the FS CF Down and Up soft buttons 2 Up Down 3 Press the Play key 4 Press Pause to pause playback 5 Press Stop to end playback of the clip Refer to Scroll Select Wheel and Soft Navigation Keys on page 14 for more information on the function of these controls QNote S Camcorder Compatibility with External Players Some HD camcorders are not compatible with the external player functions Forward Reverse Search and Pause FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 50 Quick Start Playback on the FS CF Pro CF Pro DTE tecnotocy 20090615 103015 QUICKTIME 00 05 30 16 1 010 20090615 103925 E STOP E QUICKTIME 1 COUNTER gt 00 00 08 DISK 1 172m SYNC DISP REELS UNLK The FS CF Pro provides the user the ability to playback video clips DV or HDV and proxy files on its color LCD Each clip has a thumbnail still image which is displayed along with clip data in list In addition clip data and metadata are viewable through the FS CF Pro s web interface To view a video or proxy file on the FS CF Pro 1 Go to the Home menu Press the Select key A list of the video clips
146. or needs to be aware of for example a player is injured during a play it is possible to insert Markers to locate that portion of the clip 2 FOCUS FS CF pe Portable DTE Recorder ise itus Rec Name Quarterback Injury 5 Comment Language 7 00 00 25 00 ane Cs 58 00 00 34 00 Ma C w Mark 9 To mark timecode specific values it is important that a metadata field is TC DEPEND enabled This is done while the template is being created When timecode In and Out markers are set during the recording is at the discretion of the videographer and the events being recorded 1 Start recording 2 Click on Marker The Marker page appears 3 Click the Mark In Set button This sets a In marker at that point in the timecode of the recording FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 200 FS CF Series with Other Devices Click the Mark Out Set button This sets a Out marker at that point in the timecode of the recording Name the marker Click on the Name field The iPod keypad appears Key in a descriptive name to identify the video segment for example injury Click Done Not shown in illustration The data is fixed in the field and it is now possible to go on to other metadata fields Add a comment Click on the Comment field The iPod keypad reappears Key in a descriptive word or phrase to assist the editor in post production for example langauge that indicates the injured player use
147. ormat is available only with the FS CF Pro DTE includes support for HDV camcorders with 720p and 1080i MPEG 2 capabilities and equipped with a FireWire TEEE 1394 connection Fast and Efficient Editing When shooting is finished transfer video files to the NLE by either 1 Mounting the FS CF to a Mac or PC editing system like a typical USB hard disk drive Transfer clips to your NLE s disk drive or edit instantly in real time using the FS CF as your media source Data transfer rates may vary depending on type of computer and workload FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 4 Introduction 2 Removing the compact clash card from the FS CF unit and inserting it into a computer with a standard CF card reader see Inserting Compact Flash Card on page 20 Confidence in Recording Simultaneously record to memory card and tape or memory card only while you shoot providing an immediately available drop out free edit source with an archive and backup on tape Compact Lightweight Rugged Design The FS CF series weighs approximately 1 3 ounces 0 32 kg including the battery and is only 1 25 32mm thick You can mount the FS CF directly to your camcorder using an optional camera mount kit The FS CF is designed to withstand the rigors of field shooting The electronic shock cache ensures that video is always recorded even in the roughest of conditions CF Card Utilities Format Delete Clip and Repair Disk Clip Easy to Use Contro
148. ors 17 Power 11 18VDC 2 2 4 17 Video I O IEEE1394 Camera FireWire Connector 17 DV AUGIO i Sei oe on nae Bob tag ace we 18 Computer I O USB 2 0 18 Powering the FS CF Series 2 220 5 19 Connecting the FS CF Series to AC Power 19 Battery Operations 0000 eee eee 19 Installing a Battery 0 0040 19 Removing a Battery 00000005 20 Charging the Battery 20 Battery Data aoro a eE ee 21 Low Battery Power During Operation 22 Power From External DC Battery Devices 22 Power Consumption Tables 22 Operation a nee ic 9 Ea 23 Compact Flash Card lllllllllllllenn 24 Inserting CF Card 24 Preparing CF Card for FS CF Series 25 Removing Compact Flash Card 26 Quick Card Removal Using F4 Function Key 26 Remove Card Using COMPACT FLASH Utility 27 Connecting FS CF Series to DV HDV Camcorder 28 FS CF Series User Interface 29 Types of FS CF Series Displays 35 Record and Playback 00 c eee eee eee 36 Set Up the FS CF rere rai ETE eee 36 Power On FS CF eacee papaa koiaa iaoa 36 Set Date and Time 37 Select Record Play Mode 40 Select the Control Mode 41 Select the Recording Format REC FORMAT 42 Select
149. ounter 00 00 00 00 Track 1 005 Default Template Production Take Framework Title Clip Kind Clip Number Slate Information Main Title 7 9 To log Avid metadata during a recording 1 Open the FS CF Pro s web server using the standard connection method Navigate to the Admin gt Template page Select Avid MXF Format from the Template Type menu A set of Avid MXF metadata values appears Currently only the first three values Project Production and Take number only can be viewed in the Avid bin However all fields are populated in the Avid MXF file Setup the metadata using the standard procedure described in the FS CF Pro user guide Navigate to the Entry page Select the Avid template from the Default Template menu Begin recording by pressing the Record button on the Entry page The Record button switches to the Stop button Log metadata using the standard procedure see Entering Metadata on page 75 Click on the Stop button to cease recording FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 213 Non Linear Editors NLEs 10 Once recording is done navigate to the Utilities menu FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy UTILITIES FORMAT REPAIR DISK REPAIR CLIP MAKE PROXY FILE NAME ORGANIZE REEL ORGANIZE MXF 11 Select ORGANIZE MXF This is necessary to create the Avid MXF directory structure and then insert the metadata into the Avid MXF file Note aaam Disable AUTO ORG Befor
150. p 14 DV NTSC or PAL or HD see note following this table 8 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 TIMECODE on page 116 Playback displays the embedded DV timecode value in a particular track 14 UB NTSC User Bit timecode is a user defined set of letters and or numbers that uniquely defines a clip refer to UB SET on page 132 8 Displays the set user bit value for a particular clip 14 ABSOLUTE FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 105 FS CF Series and Pro Functions Data Type Data Description Displays an absolute timecode value for the particular session the sum of all COUNTER timecodes on connected volumes QNote 5 DV NTSC or PAL and HD The information displayed in fields 7 and 13 depends in part on which Record Mode is set DV RECORDER Line 14 displays the Standard Digital SD video format It can not be changed HD RECORDER While recording line 13 displays the HD resolution of the current track This depends on the camcorder in use with the FS CF unit Possible values are 1080 50 60 TC 720 30p TC 720 25p TC 720p24 TC 720p50 60 TC 576 50p TC 480 60p TC Refer to the camcorder manual for supported resolutions FS CF System Information Menus The FS CF series automatically creates information menus to indicate con
151. peless 41 symbol 104 F Fl 16 33 function active 104 functions with EXT 104 F2 16 33 ESSID 145 functions with DISP 104 F3 16 33 functions LOCK 104 F4 16 26 33 104 FAT32 175 FCP deleting template 64 template 63 file boundanes 7 corrupted 161 error not found 229 error wrong file name 229 importing xml into NLE 67 largerthan2GB 7 read 7 recorded formats 4 recording timecode 49 repair 161 repair clip 162 repair disk 161 structured organize 151 systems 226 transfer asynchronous 9 write 7 xml import 67 Index Final Cut Pro 76 83 auto org 217 export 94 timeline 222 viewer 222 FireWire 6 pin to 6 pin 17 audio embedded 18 cable 6 pin to 4 pin 3 cable 6 pin to 6 pin 3 6 20 charging battery 20 connecting FS CF and cam corder 28 connector camera 17 do not disconnect 45 power 17 powering the FS CF 17 video i o only 6 firmware upgrade 166 folder autoorg 151 reels pref 153 format default UDF 159 160 DTE select 43 DV 115 FAT32 175 file longer than2GB 7 HDV 115 recording 4 recording select 42 removing templates 64 UDF 176 frame drop non drop 49 dropped 46 rates 18 freerun 116 131 friendly name 85 86 221 FS CF connecting to camcorder 28 default 39 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 5 Index default file system 175 DST adjust 31 interface user 29 menu system 29 rec start 32 timecode 30 FS CF Pro 802 11b g 18 auto detect 18 Avid metadata 8 Avid templ
152. plate appears in the Display Template field along with the template s column header 5 Clickon the Add Metadata Field button The Select Metadata for Template dialog box appears This box is empty 6 Clickon the Create Metadata Fields button A new window appears with a work space for creating metadata fields FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 88 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Select Metadata for Template Baseball Metadata Name TC Depend Input Style Action Bezte Metadata Fields Field Name Depends on Timecode Input Style Variable Field Name Depends durer Predefined Values Action Position yes Play yes ped DET 0088 2008 Focus Enhancements 8 7T Entera name for the metadata field 8 Settimecode dependence yes if metadata relates to timecode no if metadata is independent of time i e notes remarks etc 9 Set the Input Style this is required This is the type of value input Variable The user may enter any character string Predefined This creates a dropdown list of predefined terms that the user selects from After the field is submitted and appears in the list it is necessary to add the predefined values refer to Step 15 Mixed Mode This is a combination of Predefined and Variable inputs The User first selects a term from a dropdown list and then can enter more data as a text string in an open field After the field is subm
153. plate type Template Template Settings FS CV Portable DTE Recorder New v Iusti Apple XML Interchange Format Duplicate it Based on Template Name Display Template FCP Example Field Name Friendly Name TC Depend Input Style Predefined Values Action Click to edit Mixed Input Remov Not accessible with PDA type devices Use the Template page to create modify and manage the metadata templates stored in the FS CF Pro database Display an existing template Enable or disable specific metadata fields on a template Edit predefined values for specific fields Duplicate an existing template and assign it a new name Create a new template using either the Apple XML Interchange Format or a Custom format FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 69 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Settings Template Settings User FS CF Pro Portable DTE Recorder FOCUS Reel Matching 0 FCP Example M Noe v None None None None Export Matching Add Export Matching for specific export to a Custom Template CAONAURWN Type Final Cut Pro Template FCP Example y Add Export Matching Edit Export Matching for Template Edit Export Matching Not accessible with PDA type devices Clicking on Settings opens a page with the functions Reel Matching This function allows the User to assign specific metadata
154. r 211 Non Linear Editors NLEs For example here is a possible template for shooting a football game Field Name Friendly Name Predefined Value Master Comment 1 Play offense defense special teams Master Comment 2 Result complete incomplete fumble interception Once created a template can be saved reused and shared with other FS CF Pros Creating Content This involves two parallel steps Recording Video Event is recorded in a DTE format as a series of video clips Logging Metadata Using a PDA such as an iTouch the videographer or editor connects to the FS CF Pro via a wireless peer to peer network and accesses the Metadata templates through the FS CF Pro web server see Connect Using Wireless on page 197 Logging consists of selecting the appropriate template for the clip entering information into the metadata fields and saving it in the FS CF Pro database see Logging Metadata on page 198 Downloading Content Into Final Cut Pro The video clip and its associated metadata are downloaded directly into Final Cut where it is immediately ready to edit see Importing Video Clip and Metadata on page 217 Continuing with Post Production Tasks Once in Final Cut the video and its metadata are available for post production FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 212 Non Linear Editors NLEs Avid Media Composer Logging Avid Metadata During Recording FS CF Pro Portable DTE Recorder Stop C
155. retro cache mode 8 cache setting length 111 disk mode 9 disk setting length 112 retrocache 111 retro disk 112 right 14 S saving metadata 79 scene marking 9 screen contro 109 DTE format 115 home 103 mode 108 rec mode 110 timecode 116 welcome 103 scroll wheel 14 15 select button 15 set date 122 set date andtime 119 NTP source 31 125 set date and time using NTP 122 set time 123 set time and date 31 seting reels pref 153 setting alarm 128 auto mark 152 auto org 151 control mode 41 date 37 delete template 70 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 11 Index DTE format 43 ESSID 145 EXTCTL 130 key bright 128 LCD backlight 127 led bright 127 length retro cache 111 length retro disk 112 record play mode 40 recording format 42 reel matching 70 setdate 122 settime 123 stop 129 TCSET 131 template export import 70 time 37 timecode mode 44 user bit 132 setup menu 119 show all thumbnails 73 single frame thumbnail 9 soft button down 14 15 left 14 15 29 right 14 15 29 up 14 15 software upgrade 166 software error wrong id 229 status LED 16 operation 103 stop button 14 structured files auto organize 151 sync clocks 8 synchro recording 41 48 synchronize 14 calibration schedule 204 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 12 clocks 204 syncro control mode 109 symbol 104 system clock 122 system information 106 T tapeless operation 41 TC DEPEND 222 TC EXT user bit 132
156. ring a shoot Each FS CF Series 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 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 132 FS CF Series and Pro Functions TC MODE Nrsc only FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy SETUP TC MODE DROP NON DROP 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 DROP Enables the drop frame function and frames 00 and 01 are dropped from each minute of video recorded with the exception of the first minute of the hour NON DROP Group Default Disables drop frame No frames are dropped during recording and the Timecode reflects the actual time during recording QNote If the FS CF Series is in EXT TC mode the TC MODE selection has no effect on the recorded video s Timecode FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 133 FS CF Series and Pro Functions RETRO CACHE FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy RETRO CACHE mm 0 sec Select between 0 and 10 seconds Default is 5 seconds RETRO DISK FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy L D RETRO DISK T 0 min Default is 1 minute Maximum setting depends on the capacity of the CF card used FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 134 FS CF Series and P
157. risk of electric shock to persons In the FS CF Pro Documentation N Caution Title This symbol indicates important operating or maintenance servicing information that the user should read and understand Note Title This symbol indicates supplementary information about fea tures 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 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder V LEGAL NOTICES 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 Power Sources Use only power sources that match those indicated on the marking label If unsure 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 receptac
158. rks Current Clip to Reel 6 FS CF Pro only F3 R7 7 R7 Marks Current Clip to Reel 7 FS CF Pro only F3 R8 8 R8 Marks Current Clip to Reel 8 FS CF Pro only F3 R9 9 R9 Marks Current Clip to Reel 9 FS CF Pro only F3 BLANK No Function FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 156 FS CF Series and Pro Functions MENU Appears on LCD as F4 Button F4 LOCK LOCK UNLK Locks the buttonpad toggles between LOCK and UNLK F4 CF Default Starts the COMPACT FLASH Utility see COMPACT FLASH on page 172 F4 REELS REEL Increments current reel number FS CF Pro only F4 R0 0 RO Marks Current Clip to Reel 0 FS CF Pro only F4 R1 1 R1 Marks Current Clip to Reel 1 FS CF Pro only F4 R2 2 R2 Marks Current Clip to Reel 2 FS CF Pro only F4 R3 3 R3 Marks Current Clip to Reel 3 FS CF Pro only F4 R4 4 R4 Marks Current Clip to Reel 4 FS CF Pro only F4 R5 5 R5 Marks Current Clip to Reel 5 FS CF Pro only F4 R6 6 R6 Marks Current Clip to Reel 6 FS CF Pro only F4 R7 7 R7 Marks Current Clip to Reel 7 FS CF Pro only F4 R8 8 R8 Marks Current Clip to Reel 8 FS CF Pro only F4 R9 9 R9 Marks Current Clip to Reel 9 FS CF Pro only F4 BLANK No Function For information about the FS CF Pro function Assigning Clips to Reels see page 158 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 157 FS CF Series and Pro Functions Assigning Clips to Reels Current Reel Function Bar
159. ro Functions TIMELAPSE FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy D TIMELAPSE M o0 00 00 00 Timelapse is available in DV mode only 0 to maximum available in retro hard disk space This is slightly less than the entire remaining hard drive space Default is 00 00 00 00 Explanation Timelapse provides the ability to record a single frame at specific time intervals This gives the user the ability to control the amount of frames recorded per second minute or hour For example one frame per minute 00 01 00 00 would mean that in 30 minutes a full 1 second clip is recorded Timelapse applications can include capturing the traffic on city streets the growth of a plant from seed to maturity and construction projects long duration events appear to occur rapidly Features of the Timelapse 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 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 135 FS CF Series and Pro Functions PLAY MODE FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy S T U D PLAY MODE PLAY CLIP LOOP CLIP PLAY ALL LOOP ALL Play Clip Default In this mode the FS CF Series plays the selected clip from start to finish when you press the PLAY button At the end of the particular clip the FS CF Series pauses Loop Clip In this mode the FS CF Series plays the selected clip fr
160. roduction and post production steps and can be added or changed according to where the content is in the workflow Structural metadata can include Camera Clip number Name of videographer Project ID Storyboard frame number Sequence start stop timecode based Frame location timecode based Structural metadata is added during recording and subsequent editing Often this metadata is timecode based which defines or describes specific frames within a clip Templates A template is an xml form into which job specific data is entered For example a news crew will have at least one template available for each story type covered accident fire interviews sports baseball sports football and weather A metadata template can include Fields into which data is entered Lists of predetermined metadata from which values are selected Setting the type of metadata timecode based or not It is possible to create metadata templates that conform to the Apple XML Interchange Format and custom templates Metadata entered through the template is stored in a database on the FS CF Pro FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 62 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Default Templates The FS CF Pro has three default metadata templates based on popular metadata standards Apple XML Interchange Format AXIF Avid Media Composer 3 5 e FCP These templates can be modified and saved for project specific applic
161. ronize Some HD 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 Pause While in the Home menu and in Record or Play mode press Pause to temporarily halt the function Pressing Pause a second time resumes the function Scroll Select Wheel and Soft Navigation Keys Up Soft Button Next Video Clip Down Soft Button Previous Video Clip Use the Scroll Wheel Select and Soft buttons to navigate through the FS CF menus The navigation keys are Left Right Up Down and Select FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 14 Quick Start The soft buttons are areas on the Scroll Wheel where when pressed act like a key Scroll Wheel and Select key The Scroll Wheel has multiple functions Menu Navigation Moving through the FS CF menu tree Input Values When selecting values for fields use the Scroll Wheel to dial to an item in a list of options and the Select key to Exit input mode Return to Home Menu When at the top of a menu pressing the Select key returns the display to the Home menu Right Soft Button To enter the menu use either the Right or Left soft buttons Left Soft Button When in a menu pressing the Left soft button returns the display to the top of that menu When at the top of a menu pressing Select returns the display to the Home menu Up Soft Button Next Video Clip When
162. rope Mexico North Ame Panama Oceania United Stat South Ame F1 GET TIME This is a FS CF Pro function For FS CF Pro time features to accurately display local time it is necessary to select the NTP source that the function SET DATE AND TIME USING NTP employs to set the FS CF Pro clock Default is Global 1 Select an NTP SOURCE continent geographical region 2 Press the Right soft button to advance to the country list 3 Use the Scroll Wheel to locate a nation located in the same time zone as the recording session 4 Press the Select key The display returns to the SETUP menu FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 125 FS CF Series and Pro Functions DST ADJUST FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy SETUP DST ADJUST AUTOMATIC STANDARD ALTERNATE This function provides control over time zone changes that occur when entering or leaving a location using Daylight Savings Time There are three settings AUTOMATIC Default The FS CF Series automatically adjusts to and from daylight savings time TIME ZONE must be set to location of operation STANDARD Locks the FS CF Series to Daylight Standard Time for the location identified in TIME ZONE ALTERNATE Locks the FS CF Series to Daylight Savings Time for the location identified in TIME ZONE QNote 5 Using STANDARD or ALTERNATE STANDARD and ALTERNATE are useful during a transition between daylight standard and daylight savings tim
163. rtable DTE Recorder 150 FS CF Series and Pro Functions AUTO ORG FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy SETU AUTO ORG DISABLED ENABLED This is a FS CF Pro function This function enables the FS CF Pro to automatically organize structured files by moving clips and related files from the current clips folder to an assigned template folder This must be done before the FS CF Pro is mounted on a computer or the files are imported into an NLE In addition when enabled AUTO ORG automatically creates xml metadata files when HDD is run Default is ENABLED QNote 7 Disable AUTO ORG Before Recording MXF Clips After recording MXF clips run ORGANIZE MXF before mounting FS CF Pro to computer Metadata Embedded In Avid MXF File Wrapper Using the FS CF Pro s web server function AVID MEDIA COMPOSER EXPORT the metadata is incorporated into the Avid MXF wrapper and not maintained as a separate xml document See Avid Media Composer on page 75 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 151 FS CF Series and Pro Functions AUTO MARK FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy SETUP AUTO MARK DISABLED ENABLED This is a FS CF Pro function When AUTO MARK is enabled the FS CF Pro continues to mark future clips to the same REEL that was previously selected Default is DISABLED and the User must assign each clip to a folder manually FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 152 FS CF Series and Pro Functions
164. s a FS CF Pro function When in ADHOC Peer to Peer mode it may be necessary to change channels to eliminate slow performance caused by interference from nearby WiFi devices that are not part of the ADHOC network This is because some WiFi channels overlap To correct this situation 1 Select a channel from the list 1 through 11 2 Set the devices on the ADHOC network to the chosen channel 3 Test to verify that performance improves If performance does not improve try another channel There are 12 options UNSPECIFIED Default This allows the FS CF Pro to select an active WiFi channel Channels 1 through 11 User can select a specific 802 11b g WiFi channel For more information see WIFI MODE on page 148 Default is UNSPECIFIED FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 147 FS CF Series and Pro Functions WIFI MODE FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy SETUP WIFI MODE MANAGED ADHOC P2P This is a FS CF Pro function This function sets the type of wireless connection that the FS CF Pro uses MANAGED Managed mode is used when making a wireless connection to a structured LAN where central access points are used and devices are managed through the network ADHOC or Peer To Peer P2P ADHOC mode is a method for connecting wireless devices directly to each other Successful implementation of ADHOC mode requires that All wireless adapters must be configured for ADHOC mode All ADHCC wireless adapters must us
165. s getting too hot for TEMPERATURE normal operation NO SPACE LEFT The CF card is Full DISK ERROR Lost Disk Communication XXX NO DISK Lost Disk Communication DETECTED WRONG Incorrect Software Loaded PRODUCT ID FILE NOT FOUND Wrong filename or missing file Action Connect AC Power or replace the battery pack Check ambient air temperature Is unit in direct sun light or near heat source Replace card with another card or transfer files off of the card and format it before attempting to do more recording Contact Focus Enhancements Technical Support Contact Focus Enhancements Technical Support Download correct software and perform upgrade again Check filename or that upgrade file exists Data CRC Errors CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check errors indicate that either a file is corrupted this might be a hardware error or a file system is corrupted CRC s are caused by any of the following Computer hard drive Computer hard drive copying the files Computer port Computer file system corruption Cable FireWire or USB FS CF Series CF memory card FS CF Series port FS CF Series file system corruption FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 229 Technical Specifications Environment Operating Temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Storage Temperature 20 60 C 4 140 F Ambient Operating Humidity Within 10 to 85 relative humidity Shock Drop Test Oper
166. s menu go to MAKE PROXY 2 Enter the video clip number using the Scroll Wheel 3 Press the F3 YES to start generating the proxy file A progress menu displays while the file is created To cancel and return to the main Utilities menu during the MAKE PROXY process press the F1 QUIT When it is done the COMPLETE message appears 4 Press the F4 BACK to return to the main Utilities menu FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 163 FS CF Series and Pro Functions FILE NAME FS CF Pro DTE recunovocy FILE NAME CLIP Clip Number 20080630 09152 1 a Original Clip Name This function displays a file name but does not permit changing it 1 From the Utilities menu go to FILE NAME 2 Enter the file s clip number using the Up and Down soft navigation buttons The base file name is dynamically displayed as a function of the clip number When a clip has multiple files the first Base file name is displayed 3 Press BACK to return to the Utilities menu ORGANIZE REEL FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy ORGANIZE REEL COMPLETE This is a FS CF Pro function This function places all files identified as a REEL clip during recording or playback into the appropriate reel folder The clip may be marked by using either REEL or Re x It is possible to import REEL folders directly into most DV NLE bins FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 164 FS CF Series and Pro Functions ORGANIZE MXF FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy
167. st of options and select PROXIES FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy PROXIES SPEED QUALITY SPEED Proxy video is lower resolution and has a smaller file size Quality High resolution video proxy larger file size and takes longer to generate 3 Generate proxy file From the Home menu press the Left soft button once to go to the UTILITIES menu FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy UTILITIES FORMAT REPAIR DISK REPAIR CLIP MAKE PROXY FILE NAME ORGANIZE REEL ORGANIZE MXF FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 56 Quick Start Select MAKE PROXY FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy MAKE PROXY CLIP 003 1 Enter the video clip number using the Scroll Wheel 2 Press F3 YES to start proxy generation A status display appears indicating the file is being generated When done the COMPLETED system message appears 3 Press F4 BACK to return to the Utilities menu Proxy File Formats The format of the proxy file depends on the format of the parent video clip Original File Format Proxy File Format AVI DV all variants AVI avi M2T HDV MP4 MXF DV HDV AVI avi QuickTime DV HDV QuickTime mov Raw DV DV MP4 For technical information about proxy files see Proxy Videos on page 76 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 57 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 58 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions This chapter contains Overview 60 Metadata Categories 61 Templates 62 Video Production 65 Logging On
168. system via MyComputer Windows Explorer or a similar Windows application 2 Locate the FS CF Series drive and open it Often it appears as a standard disk drive and may be labeled E F G and so on The root folder has 11 folders and several files 3 Open the folder with the most recent date code Folders x Name Size Date Modified Type 3 SmartMedia K 80 20080702 030205L01 mf 8485KB 7 2 2008304AM MXF File MS MS Pro U 20080702 030205p01 mxf 316 674KB 7 2 2008304AM MXF File 3 Q DVD RAM Drive M 53 20080702 030205R01 mxf 8485KB 7 2 2008304AM MXF File 20080702 031516p01 mov 115653KB 7 2 20083 115AM QuickTime Movie e 20080702 031516p01 xml 3KB 7 3 2008 11 17AM Safari Document f 20080702 031555p01 mov 40 429KB 7 2 20083 16 AM QuickTime Movie ei 20080702 031555p01 xml 3KB 7 3 2008 11 17AM Safari Document f 20080702 031614p01 mov 37749KB 7 2 20083 316AM QuickTime Movie 6 20080702 031614p01 xml 3KB 7 3 2008 11 17AM Safari Document f 20080702 094425p01 mov 8 336KB 7 2 2008944 AM QuickTime Movie 6 20080702 094425p01 xml 3KB 7 3 200811 17AM Safari Document 20080702 094436p01 mov 67045KB 7 2 20089 44 AM QuickTime Movie 20080702 094436p01 xml 3KB 7 3 200811 317AM Safari Document 20080702 122610p01 mov 195 635 KB 7 2 2008 12 29PM QuickTime Movie amp 20080702 122610p01 xml 3KB 7 3 200811 17AM Safari Document 20080702 124422p01 mov 241094KB 7 2 20081247PM Qui
169. t Matching 5 Export Matching for Template f Baseball Template Scene None v Shottake None v Lognote None v Good None 4 Master Comment 1 Comment i 6 Master Comment 2 Player Master Comment 3 None vj Master Comment 4 None iv Clip Comment 1 None v Clip Comment 2 None Description None ie Marker Name Play Marker Comment None Peston Done 7 Export matching allows the user to match similar metadata field content between Custom and NLE templates 1 Select the NLE Template Type to match the Custom template from the dropdown menu 2 Select the Custom template from Template dropdown menu 3 Click Add Export Matching to create a database pivot table of metadata fields This creates lists from which matches can be made 4 Select the Custom template from the Edit Export Matching Template dropdown menu 5 Click Edit Export Matching A dialog box opens with the NLE metadata fields listed Beside each field is a dropdown menu with a list of the Custom template fields 6 Select those Custom fields that match to the NLE field If there is no match leave the field at None 7 Click Done when all matches are made FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 96 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Exporting a Template Open Open in New Tab Open in New Window Sa
170. t may be necessary to scroll through the list to findthe desired field By selecting the field name at the top of the column it is possible to sort all the clips by the values in that field 2 To view the clip drag it into the viewer window The FS CF Pro s capability of recording in native QuickTime HDV format using Direct To Edit technology means that when the clip is dragged into the Final Cut Pro timeline no rendering is required and the clip is ready to edit FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 221 Non Linear Editors NLEs Name v H Master Comment 1 Master Comment 2 v 2 Football El 20030825 204053C01 Offense Complete v zz 20030825 204149c01 Defense Complete a erback Injury Quarterback Injury gt zz 20030825 204254c01 TC Dependent Metadata Marker Name and Comment IN and OUT Markers Any clips logged using timecode dependant TC DEPEND metadata have an arrow to the left of the clip in the browser window Clicking on the arrow displays the marker that was set and the name if it was entered If the entire clip is dragged into the viewer or timeline the marker portion with IN and OUT points plays in the viewer If the play marker is within the marker period the marker name and comment appear superimposed over the video FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 222 Technical Specifications Specifications are subject to change Physical Description Dimensions 2 75 x 5 50 x 1 25 70mm x
171. t the Control Mode 41 Select the Recording Format REC FORMAT 42 Select the DTE Format 43 Select the Timecode 44 Recording with the FS CF Series 45 NORMAL Recording 46 EXTERNAL Recording 47 SYNCHRO Recording 48 Playback on the FS CF Pro 51 The values set in these procedures are fixed and persist through power cycles To change them repeat the steps outlined above Set Up the FS CF Power On FS CF 1 Press and release the Power key to power on the unit 2 The Welcome menu appears and displays while the FS CF initializes FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy The choice of professionals FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 36 Quick Start Set Date and Time QNote Date and Time Must Be Set The date and time must be set because they are used in the FS CF file naming function 1 Press the Right soft button several times until the SETUP menu appears FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy SET DATE AND TIME USING NTP 04 02 10 19 11 00 TIME ZONE UTC NTP SOURCE Asia DST ADJUST AUTOMATIC 2 Use the Down soft button to highlight the date and press the Select key to access the DATE menu FS CF Pro DTE recuuotocv 3 Usethe Right and Left soft buttons to highlight the Month Day and Year Use the Scroll Wheel to change the value 4 When complete press the Select key The display returns to the SETUP menu which displays the new date FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 37 Quick Start 5 Use th
172. t to a file Each time this function is triggered it sequentially adds another frame to the same file until stopped FILE Creates a new file during a record session without losing any frames FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 130 FS CF Series and Pro Functions TC SET FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy TC SET 00 00 00 00 Default is 00 00 00 00 The Timecode set parameter stores a user defined Timecode in the FS CF Series s non volatile memory This value is available for use by the FS CF Series immediately after exiting TC SET FREE RUN The FS CF Series uses this value on the next recording after it is set in TC SET REGEN This is the starting value when using an empty CF memory card for recording REC RUN This is the value used to begin every recording session after a power cycle QNote 5 2 2 TC SET and UB SET Can Be Set at the Same Time Both parameters TC SET and UB SET may be set FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 131 FS CF Series and Pro Functions UB SET FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy Default is 00 00 00 00 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 UB Set is an early method for creating simple metadata Professional applications employ user bits to add metadata to recordings to assist in post production For example multiple cameras are used du
173. tamps will slowly drift apart To determine that the clocks are synchronized go to the FS CF Pros SETUP menu Observe the blinking light on the FS CF Pro s Select button All of the FS CF Pros Select buttons blink in unison Compare the times in the TIME row They will be the same Greater Accuracy For greater accuracy and a longer synchronization period run UTILITY gt CALIBRATE CLOCK simultaneously on all FS CF Pros in the set This takes about 10 hours to complete and the FS CF Pros are not available for use until calibration completes Calibration Schedule New units should be calibrated as required to maintain synchronization within a set of FS CF Pros However after about a year calibration should not be necessary more than once a year FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 204 FS CF Series with Other Devices Video File Types and Name Formats DV File Types Name Format Extension RAW DV YYYYMMDD HHMMSS DV AVI Type2 YYYMMDDHHMMSSb01 AVI or 24p AVI Type2 Canopus AVI YYYMMDD HHMMSSb01 AVI Matrox AVI YYYMMDD HHMMSSm01 AVI This file has a separate wav audio file per track QuickTime YYYYMMDD HHMMSSp01 MOV YYYYMMDD HHMMSSX01 MXF YYYYMMDD HHMMSSLO1 MXF YYYYMMDD HHMMSSp01 YYYYMMDD HHMMSSRO01 HDV File Types Name Format Extension M2T YYYYMMDD HHMMSSX01 M2T MXF YYYYMMDD HHMMSSLO1 MXF YYYYMMDD HHMMSSp01 YYYYMMDD HHMMSSRO01 QuickTime YYYYMMDD HHMMSSp01 MOV YYYYMMDD HHMMSSX01 M2T or
174. ternet time server A Calibrate Clock Takes 10 Hours The FS CF Pro can not be used while this utility is running Plan to calibrate the clock at a time when the FS CF Pro is not needed FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 171 FS CF Series and Pro Functions COMPACT FLASH FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy COMPACT FLASH PREPARING FOR CAR FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy x COMPACT FLASH READY FOR CARD REMOVAL INSERT NEW CARD BEFORE EXITING Use this utility to replace CF cards during a recording session For more information see Remove Card Using COMPACT FLASH Utility on page 27 Use This Utility Whenever Removing Inserting A CF Card To protect video clips from damage it is necessary to run the COMPACT FLASH utility every time a CF card is removed from the FS CF Series If the F4 function key is set to CF pressing F4 runs this utility For more information see FUNCTIONS Menus on page 154 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 172 FS CF Series with Other Devices Once video clips are recorded to the FS CF Series they can be edited in most computer based DV HDV NLE systems This section contains Windows and MAC Operating Systems 175 FAT32 175 UDF 176 Initial Setup 177 FS CF Series to Computer 175 FS CF Pro to Wired Ethernet Network 176 FS CF Pro to a Managed Wireless Network 177 FS CF Pro Peer to Peer Networking Wi Fi 178 Setting FS CF Pro 178 Setting Up iPod Touch or iPhone 183 Setting Up a
175. the IP address of FS CF Pro for example 192 168 10 1 Exit this window by pressing the middle key at the base of the iPod display Launch the Safari web browser Enter the FS CF Pro s IP address in the URL window The FS CF Pro web page now appears FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 184 FS CF Series with Other Devices Setting Up a Mac Use similar settings on other Wi Fi capable computers Turn AirPort Off 280net Focus1 Disconnect from FS CV Join Other Network Create Network Open Network Preferences 1 Select the Wi Fi selector on the right side of the Mac s menu 2 Under Devices select the ESSID assigned on the FS CF Pro earlier The Wi Fi symbol on the menu bar will change to a Wi Fi device symbol 3 Open the Mac s SYSTEM PREFERENCES 4 Located under INTERNET AND NETWORK open NETWORK o Network Location Automatic 5 It hi od e Bulle nemel Status Connected Turn AirPort Off 5 oc AirPort is connected to FSS and has the IP da address 192 168 1 50 Q Bluetooth 8 Network Name FSCF sa 6 e Fear RS F Ask to join new networks Known networks will be joined automatically If no known networks are available you will USAL 13P1 RS be asked before joining a new network etn Qe e Built i eWire o H F Show AirPort status in menu bar 7 d id Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Revert App
176. the User wants to record to both tape and disk see the following note QNote S EXTERNAL Operation If the camera supports external operation tape does not need to be loaded refer to CONTROL on page 109 Troubleshooting Counter Not Incrementing If the Counter does not increment while recording to the FS CF it indicates that there is no active connection between the FS CF and the camera Verify that FS CF IEEE 1394 DV I O and camera connections are secure It may be necessary to unplug and then reconnect them When a good connection is made the Counter will increment and recording will start Verify that FS CF and camera settings are correct Power down both the camera and FS CF series unit Next reboot the camera first and the FS CF second This ensures a clean sync connection between the devices Verify Record Mode Matches Source Video Content and Format If in DV Record mode HD content will not record properly An NTSC or PAL DV source records only on a matching NTSC or PAL unit FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 45 Quick Start NORMAL Recording Use the FS CF s tape transport buttons to control recording 1 Set the video camera to Camera or Cam mode 2 Connect the FS CF to the camcorder with the provided FireWire cable 3 Verify that an image appears in the viewfinder 4 On the FS CF press Record e The FS CF begins to record The counter values display on the menu To display Timecodes se
177. the camcorder s tape controls i e record when the camcorder records and Record Pause when it is in record pause 7 Now the FS CF will respond to the camcorder s tape controls The recording signal goes both to the tape in the camera and to the FS CF FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 48 Quick Start Recording Timecode in the File 1 FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy 5 RA TION TIMECODE EXT TC FREE RUN REC RUN REGEN Locate and highlight the Timecode operation using the Down or Up soft buttons Press the Select key to display the Timecode menu Select EXT TC This option records the video camera timecode in the file For other available timecode options refer to TIMECODE on page 116 To view the source timecode TC from the camera press the DISP key F2 default until the format type appears e g 1080 60i TC QNote 0 EXT TC When in EXT TC mode the FS CF follows the camera s timecode and the Drop Non Drop Frame in SETUP menu has no effect on the recorded video s timecode When using EXT TC set the camera s timecode to FREE RUN Function keys The tasks discussed above are available for programming into the function keys For information on setting up function keys refer to the section FUNCTIONS Menus on page 154 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 49 Quick Start Viewing Video Clips Playback from FS CF to Camcorder Viewer Verify that both the video camera and the FS CF are powered
178. the computer 4 Retry initiating upgrade FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 167 FS CF Series and Pro Functions DELETE CLIP FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy DELETE CLIP CLIP 001 YES BACK Use this item to delete a selected clip 1 2 3 4 5 In the Utilities menu Select DELETE CLIP Use the Scroll Wheel to pick the number of the clip to delete Press the F3 YES function key The selected clip is deleted Press BACK to return to the Utilities menu When a clip is deleted the FS CF Series re organizes and displays the remaining clips in sequence For instance if there are three clips on the disk 001 002 003 If clip 002 is deleted the remaining clips are reorganized and clip 003 becomes clip 002 However the base file names are not affected QNote 0 Use Delete Function Sparingly The delete function should be used sparingly It is suggested that the DELETE CLIP utility be used only when absolutely necessary It can cause disk fragmentation that can lead to file playback and record issues If more space is required you must transfer your content from the FS CF Series and perform the FORMAT utility Refer to FORMAT on page 160 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 168 FS CF Series and Pro Functions SYSTEM RESET FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy SYSTEM RESET CONTINUE TO RESET SYSTEM YES BACK The System Reset feature restores the factory default settings for the FS CF
179. through the adapter never exceeds approximately 0 6 Amps FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 23 Quick Start Compact Flash Card Inserting CF Card 1 Insert the CF card in the card slot on the right side of the device This may be done with the unit powered off or on The fit is tight so that the card will not come out during operation 2 Slip protective cap over card 3 To remove the card see page 26 A When FS CF Series Is Operating Do Not Remove CF Card Without Running COMPACT FLASH Utility First If a compact flash card is removed while the FS CF Series is powered on and without running the COMPACT FLASH utility video clip s on the card may be damaged For the safe removal and replacement of CF cards during operation see Removing Compact Flash Card on page 26 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 24 Quick Start Preparing CF Card for FS CF Series If the FS CF is started without a CF card in the card slot a menu appears FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy COMPACT FLASH INSERT NEW CARD BEFORE EXITING EXIT Itis necessary to insert a CF card and prepare it for use and removal with from the device 1 Insert the CF card in the FS CF s card slot 2 Press F4 Exit to start preparing the card When the process completes the Home screen appears A Always Use the Compact Flash Utility to Remove CF Cards To safely remove and insert CF cards in the FS CF always use the COMPACT FLASH utility page 172 It
180. til it latches The FS CF uses close tolerances to create a friction fit that holds the battery firmly in place FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 19 Quick Start Removing a Battery lt q Release Button 1 Depress and hold the Release button on the FS CF s right side 2 Givethe FS CF a light straight downward tap the battery loosens and slides out Charging the Battery The battery begins charging anytime the FS CF is connected to the AC power adapter that is supplied with the FS CF QNote Charging Battery with FireWire Connection The FireWire connection can provide power to the FS CF for operation and battery charging The FireWire connection must be with a 6 pin to 6 pin cable to an active computer port with power FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 20 Quick Start Battery Data The preferred methods for charging the battery are Connect the AC adapter with the FS CF unit powered off This protects the battery by reducing internal temperature Connect the FS CF to a computer through an active powered FireWire port The Battery Charge LED flashes whenever the FS CF has both the battery and AC power installed This indicates that the battery is receiving a charge When the battery is charged the battery charge symbol in the LCD is solid green Anuncharged battery takes 2 3 hours to charge with the unit powered off The battery provided with the FS CF can supply power to the unit
181. ting the FS CF Series to AC Power 19 Battery Operations 19 Compact Flash Card 24 Inserting CF Card 24 Preparing CF Card for FS CF Series 25 Removing Compact Flash Card 26 Connecting FS CF Series to DV HDV Camcorder 28 FS CF Series User Interface 29 Record and Playback 36 Power On FS CF 36 Select Record Play Mode 40 Select the Recording Format REC FORMAT 42 Set Date and Time 37 Recording with the FS CF Series 45 NORMAL Recording 46 SYNCHRO Recording 48 Viewing Video Clips 50 Playback from FS CF to Camcorder Viewer 50 Playback on the FS CF Pro 51 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 11 Quick Start Physical Description and Controls Front View Controls FS CF Pro DTE x i Unit LEDs gt PLAY Jo Disk Activity red QUICKTIME 1 003 Battery Charge green COUNTER Display 00 00 05 14 DISK 1 172min lt al CF Card Cover SYNC DISP DV DD CF Power Function keys F1 F2 F3 F4 Record d Play Use to play video in Stop LCD display or on the camcorder ea Pause scroll and Select Wheel Soft Nav Keys Use to Navigate menus Use to Navigate menus Set values Modify values Display list of video clips Display Control Function Wireless Signal Battery Power Eee E Recording B gt 0 6 i NN EEUU Format a d Proxy Timecode Vased OU M MT URL IBI C II ni LL Recording Time Left Selected FS CF Pr
182. to a computer Connect 802 11b g wireless LAN compatible devices FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 225 Technical Specifications Compact Flash CF Memory Card Compact Flash CF Memory Card Support CF Type 1 UDMA 3 or better Minimum card size 16GB For the latest information about CF cards supported by the FS CF Series visit Focus Enhancements website www focusinfo com Card Removed Without Using CF Utility If the FS CF Series is powered on and a CF card is removed without running the COMPACT FLASH utility the video clip s on the card may be damaged To correct this situation 1 Power down the FS CF Series 2 Insert the CF card 3 Power up the FS CF Series This returns the unit to normal behavior 4 Run REPAIR CLIP see page 79 to fix each damaged clip 5 Next time run the COMPACT FLASH utility when removing the card CF Card Troubleshooting Compact Flash utility runs and will not complete This can be caused when the FS CF Series is powered on and 1 The CF card is removed and re inserted without running the Compact Flash utility 2 Running the CF utility To correct 1 Power down the FS CF Series 2 Power up the unit with or without the card inserted Power cycling the FS CF Series returns it to normal behavior 3 Run REPAIR CLIP on page 162 to fix each damaged clip 4 Runthe COMPACT FLASH utility when removing the card File Systems FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 226
183. to the FS CF Pro Web Server 66 Metadata Pages and Functions 69 Template 69 Settings 70 Entry 71 Review 73 Export 75 Entering Metadata 75 Entering Metadata into a Single FS CF Pro 75 Saving Metadata 79 Logging Metadata into Multiple FS CF Pros 77 Reel Matching and Templates 81 PDAs Can Not Access the Settings Page 81 Creating A Template 82 Creating A New Template 83 Duplicating a Template 86 Creating A Custom Template 88 Importing FS CF Pro Templates 89 Removing Metadata Fields 92 Making Metadata Into XML Files 93 Export 94 Export to NLE XML Document 94 Exporting Metadata 95 Export Matching 96 Exporting a Template 97 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 59 FS CF Pro Metadata Functions Overview Metadata is an important part of modern video production Metadata is information that is attached to a content file and describes some characteristic or attribute of that content i e video graphic audio etc Metadata uniquely identifies each content item creating a data hierarchy that facilitates the searching and grouping of content in as many useful ways as possible Video metadata is either timecode or video clip based The advent of tapeless based acquisition devices like the FS CF Pro which can produce files in a variety of video formats makes the proper labeling of video content critical Metadata promotes the efficient handling of content within NLE systems and content retrieval in asset management or archive solutio
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185. unction SET DATE AND TIME USING NTP automatically initiates the process DATE FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy Default is 06 15 08 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 122 FS CF Series and Pro Functions TIME FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy Default is 05 00 00 QNote 22 S Date and Time Must Be Set The date and time must be set They are used in the FS CF Pro file naming function FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 123 FS CF Series and Pro Functions TIME ZONE FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy SETUP TIME ZONE TIME ZONE La Paz UTC Lima Africa Los Angeles Macelo ntarctica eli A anaus Arctic Marigot For FS CF Series time features to accurately display local time it is necessary to select the time zone where the FS CF Series is to operate This setting is necessary for the function SET DATE AND TIME USING NTP on page 122 to accurately set the FS CF Series clock In addition DST ADJUST on page 126 depends on this setting Default is UTC Universal Timecode 1 Select a TIME ZONE geographical region 2 Press the Right soft button to advance to the TIME ZONE City list 3 Use the Scroll Wheel to locate a city located in the same time zone as the recording session 4 Press the Select key The display returns to the SETUP menu FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 124 FS CF Series and Pro Functions NTP SOURCE FS CF Pro DTE rechnotocy SETUP NTP SOURCE NTP SOURCE Global Canada Asia Guatemala Eu
186. uter I 0 IE 1394 USB 2 0 f Sa 22 03 DC I1 18V VIDEO 10 CONTRO COMPUTER IO 1 With FS CF Series powered off connect the FS CF Series through its COMPUTER I O USB 2 0 port to the computer system Use the USB 2 0 type A to A cable provided with the unit 2 Power up FS CF Series 3 Mount the FS CF Series drive on the computer For more information see Mounting FS CF Series to Windows or MAC on page 192 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 177 FS CF Series with Other Devices FS CF Pro to Wired Ethernet Network This procedure applies only to the FS CF Pro and requires the use of a USB 2 0 to Ethernet Extender 1 With the FS CF Pro powered off use an USB 2 0 to Ethernet Extender to connect the FS CF Pro to the network Power on the FS CF Pro and wait for the Home menu to appear Go to the SETUP menu and locate IP ADDR If the network employs DHCP the SETUP options IP ADDR IP MASK BROADCAST and GATEWAY display the network assigned addresses Open an IE or Safari web browser Enter the FS CF Pro s IP ADDR into the browser s IP address bar and enter The FS CF Pro Templates web page opens FS CF Pro and FTP To access the FS CF Pro via FTP follow the same steps above In Step 5 enter the address ftp FS FS and then the IP ADDR from SETUP For more information about FTP password see FTP PASS on page 149 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 178 FS CF Series with Other Devices FS CF
187. ve Target As Print Target S CF Pro Portable DTE Recorder FOCUS Reel Matching pud 0 Add to Favorites emplate Export Import eel UE CERE Export Se eee ee Properties Export Template Baseball v Status Right Click and Save As J File Browse J Status Export Template The FS CF Pro provides the capability of exporting a xml template to a drive in the input device computer or PDA or on the network It is first necessary to create the template and then run HDD to mount the FS CF Pro to the network The process of running HDD outputs the template data from the FS CF Pro database as xml template files to the FS CF Pro directory To export the template from the FS CF Pro 1 Go to the Settings page Select the template to export from the Export Template drop down menu in the Template Export import section 3 Click on the Export Template button A link Right Click and Save As appears beneath the dropdown menu 4 Right click on the link A system file options menu appears The menu provides the ability to view print and save the xml file 5 Click on Save Target As A system file browser appears 6 Locate the destination for the template and Save The template now resides on a disk drive A template exported from a FS CF Pro can be identified by the last 8 characters of its filename fst xml FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder
188. with LOCK as the default F4 Functions with CF as the default QNote For more information about 8 9 10 and 11 see FUNCTIONS Menus on page 154 Reel Display This is a FS CF Pro function 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 gt REEL mode the REEL appears in brackets for example REEL This area is blank if NO REEL has been selected FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 104 FS CF Series and Pro Functions 14 DISP information field displays data type or Recording Format Use the DISP function button to switch between the displays 15 DISP information field that displays current DTE format DISP Information Fields It is necessary for the F2 function button to be set to DISP display before using the following feature Use the DISP function button to display current operation information fields 7 and 13 The data shown depends on the mode of operation DV or HDV Pressing the DISP button advances the display to the next category of information Following is a table of the data types and data available with DISP Field Data Type Number Data Description 14 COUNTER 8 Shows frame count incrementing up of current video clip during record or playback 14 REMAINING 8 Record counts down number of available frames remaining as time on a specific disk Playback displays time remaining of the current cli
189. with thumbnails and clip information appears If there are no video clips the viewer will not open and the Home menu remains displayed Note Setting Playback Preference The FS CF Pro offers the ability for the User to determine which file the original DTE format or its proxy displays when Play is selected Refer to PLAY PREF on page 137 3 Locate the file to view using the Scroll Wheel or the Up and Down soft buttons FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 51 Quick Start 4 Press the Play key to start playback The original DV or HDV recording plays back at a reduced frame rate between 10 and 15 frames per second depending on the video type such as HDV or DV 1080i or 720p etc Use the Play and Pause keys to control playback 5 Press Stop to end playback and return to the video clip list 6 Press the Select key to return to the Home menu Thumbnails A single frame thumbnail image is automatically created for each recording These thumbnails and accompanying video clip information are viewable as a list on the FS CF Pro LCD In addition the thumbnails clip information and clip metadata are available via the FS CF Pro web interface The thumbnail menu lists the filename file wrapper type MXF QuickTime etc the duration and track number To exit the thumbnail menu simply press the center button on the scroll wheel Viewing Thumbnails on the Web 1 Log on to the FS CF Pro web server Use t
190. wo 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 NLE systems it is possible to use clips within the timeline Select the clips on the source volume i e the connected FS CF Series and import them directly into the NLE bin If the NLE supports the drag and drop function drag and drop the clips from the FS CF Series directly into the timeline This makes the clips immediately available in the NLE timeline The high transfer speed of the FS CF Series drive permits direct streaming of the clips to the NLE thus eliminating the need to copy or transfer the clips before their use UDF UDF does not have the 2GB limitation on file size which permits the FS CF Series to record clips of up to 20GB depending on the format used see the note DTE Formats That Support Recordings Larger than 2GB on page 43 QNote aaam UDF FS Perm Default Set to Read Only When using Mac OS10 5 and UDF FS Perm is set to Read Write it may take several minutes for the FS CF Series to mount on the computer Setting to Read Only permits faster mounting times FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 176 FS CF Series with Other Devices Initial Setup The FS CF Series can be accessed by computer in three ways Directly by USB cable Through a wired ethernet network Through a wireless network FS CF Series to Computer Video I O Comp
191. y AUTO MARK FS CF Pro only REELS PREF Default DHCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FSCF FSCF UNSPECIFIED MANAGED ENABLED FS ENABLED ENABLED DISABLED FOLDER FS CF Series and Pro Functions Options Comments MANUAL DHCP When DHCP is set IP ADDR IP MASK BROADCAST and GATEWAY are assigned by the host router When set to DHCP 0 0 0 0 When set to MANUAL 192 168 10 25 When set to DHCP 0 0 0 0 When set to MANUAL 255 255 255 0 When set to DHCP 0 0 0 0 When set to MANUAL 192 168 10 255 When set to DHCP 0 0 0 0 When set to MANUAL 192 168 10 1 WEP encryption code required by the wireless network UNSPECIFIED 1 11 MANAGED ADHOC PEER TO PEER P2P DISABLED ENABLED DISABLED ENABLED DISABLED ENABLED DISABLED ENABLED FOLDER TEMPLATE FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 121 FS CF Series and Pro Functions SET DATE AND TIME USING NTP FS CF Pro DTE recunotocy SETTING DATE AND TIME FROM us pool ntp org This is a FS CF Pro function It uses the Network Time Protocol NTP to synchronize the FS CF Pro system clock to an internet time server Before running this function it is necessary to first set TIME ZONE on page 124 NTP SOURCE on page 125 The FS CF Pro must be connected to the internet or an NTP enabled network for this function to work see FS CF Series with Other Devices on page 171 Selecting the f
192. y and there is a question that the file may be damaged For example recording terminates due to a sudden loss of power to the FS CF Series Repair Disk scans the entire memory card checking for and repairing file errors and incomplete files When the file is repaired it can be used in the NLE system Note S 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 Using Repair Disk with Less Than 300 Mb Free Space If itis necessary to run Repair Disk but the FS CF Series disk has 300 Mb or less free space it is necessary to install a USB memory stick in the FS CF Series s USB port To repair a disk 1 2 In the Utilities menu Select Repair Disk Select YES and the FS CF Series begins repairing the disk A status menu displays the progress of disk repair and at completion displays the message Complete indicating that the disk repair was successful Aborted indicating that there were errors and the repair did not complete Press BACK to return to the Utilities menu QNote After Using REPAIR DISK Move Content and Re Format After using the REPAIR DISK utility the content must be moved from the FS CF Series s drive and the FS CF Series utility FORMAT run before resuming recording Refer to FORMAT on page 160 FS CF Series Portable DTE Recorder 161 FS C

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