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FS-M
MPEG Digital Disk Recorder
User Manual
MANL-0977-01

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Notices:
Legal, Regulatory, and Safety
LEGAL
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY 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, OR 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
Copyright 2005 Focus Enhancements
All Rights Reserved
The material contained in this document is 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 database or retrieval system, without the
express written permission of FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS.
Contacting FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS
Office Hours: Monday through Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00PM (Central Time)
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Address Focus Enhancements, Inc.
1370 Dell Avenue
Campbell, CA. 95008

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Unauthorized Use Is Prohibited
FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS is not responsible for the unauthorized use of its equipment and
will not make allowance or credit for unauthorized use or access.
Unauthorized Alterations and Modifications
Alterations or modifications to FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS equipment or software that is
carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the product warranties and the
user's right to operate the equipment.
Unauthorized Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Serial Number
The serial number for this equipment is located on the back of the unit. Please write this
serial number on the enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area.
Regulations
FCC Class A
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 for a Class A 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 turning the equipment off and on, correct the
interference by one or more of the following:
• 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.

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Safety
Safety
Symbols
In the FS-M Unit
This symbol indicates the presence of an uninsulated Dangerous
Voltage within the product’s enclosure that may constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
In the FS-M Documentation
This symbol indicates important information.
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.
This symbol indicates information about features, functions,
operations, that is of interest to the user.

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Electrical Precautions
Do Not Expose to Moisture
Do not use this product near water or in an environment where it is exposed to
dampness or there is the possibility of it getting wet.
Do Not Remove Cover
There are No User Serviceable Parts inside this unit. Servicing should be done by
qualified service personnel.
ON / OFF Switch in Stand-By Position
The On/Off switch Does Not Separate the Unit From the Main Power when it is in the
stand-by position.
Power Sources
Use only power sources that match those indicated on the marking label. If unsure sure
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 receptacles 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-M 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.
•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 polarized
plug.

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Safety
•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.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the FS-M, verify that the antenna
or cable system is grounded. This provides some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges.
Refer to Article 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, for information about
the proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode. See Fig. A.
Lightning and Power Surges
During electrical storms or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug the FS-M 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.
Environmental Precaution
Focus Enhancements, Inc.
1370 Dell Avenue
Campbell, CA. 95008
Model Number: FS-M
Date of Manufacture:
Reference the Serial Number label attached to the unit.

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Optical Precaution
The use of optical instruments with this device will increase hazards to the eyes hazard.
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 or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.
Moving
• Use safe lifting techniques when lifting and moving the FS-M.
• When using a cart or dolly, avoid surfaces that cause excessive vibration or risk of
overturning.
Servicing
Unplug the device from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
• 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.

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Safety
Operating Environment
Location
Install this device on a sturdy, level surface, away from moisture and dust.
•Heat
Locate this device away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves or other electrical devices (including amplifiers) that generate heat.
•Wall or Ceiling Mounts
This device should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
Any mounting of this device should follow its instructions, and should use only mounting
accessories recommended by Focus Enhancements.
Ventilation
Do not block the ventilation openings in the FS-M cabinet. Overheating can occur and
damage the device. Do not place this device in a built-in installation, such as a
bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided.

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FS-M
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FS-M Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking the FS-M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Video and Audio Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
CHAPTER 2
Control Panel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power = On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Menu Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Deck Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Special Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
LCD Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Status Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Audio / Video (Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Video Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Compression (control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Video Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Erasing Content on the Hard Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Reset IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The FS-M Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Record and Playback Using the FS-M Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hard Drive Filesystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Linux ext3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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PC ext3 Compatible File System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
MPEG Players for For Use with a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Hard Drive Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
CHAPTER 3
Stand-Alone, Peripheral, Network Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Modes of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Stand-alone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Peripheral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Network Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Connecting to the FS-M Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Accessing the FS-M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Access When the FS-M is a Peripheral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Configuring the FS-M as a Network Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Static IP Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Accessing a Networked FS-M with Default IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
CHAPTER 4
Software Keypad Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
The Software KeyPad Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Computer Keyboard Layout for the FS-M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Connect the PC Directly to the FS-M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Run Application SetUp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Application Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Play Single Tracks from the FS-M Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Creating A Macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
CHAPTER 5
FS-M Web and FTP Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
The Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Recorder/Player Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Recorder Status Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Tracklist Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Select a Track from the Tracklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Copy a Track to the Host Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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Add a Track from the Tracklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Delete a Track from the Tracklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Rename a Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Recorder Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Input/Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Saving Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Playlist Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Add a Track to the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Change Order of Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Remove Track from Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
System Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
FTP Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Using FTP to Access the FS-M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Using Internet Explorer 6.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Managing Tracks in the FTP Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
CHAPTER 6
RS-232 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Connecting to the FS-M RS-232 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
RS-232 Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Transfer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Command / Reply Elements Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Normal Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Play command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Extended Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Track command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Data Transfer Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Transfer Data Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Transfer Data Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Example: Read TOC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Transfer Data Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
RS-232 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Track Name and Number Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Track Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Stop (OSP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Play (OPL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Pause (OPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Record (ORC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Fast Forward (OFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Rewind (ORW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Shuttle Forward (OSF:) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

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Shuttle Reverse (OSR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
OnScreenDisplay Switch (OSD) and (ODD:) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
ODD: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Video Input (VIN) and (VID:) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
VIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
VID: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Next Frame (OAF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Next (NXT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Previous (PRV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Read Status (QOP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Read Position (QCD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Track Request (QOT:) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Tracks Request (QON:) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Status Reply (ROS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Track Reply (ROT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Position Reply (ROP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Read TOC (TOC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Data Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Track (DIG:) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Track Goto (STS:) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Track Goto, Seek, and Play (SDP:) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Unknown Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Rename Single Track (RENxxFFFFFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Track Goto by Name and Play (SNP:FFFFFFFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Track Goto by Name (SNS:) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Track Goto by Number (TSS:) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Erase Track (CLT:) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Erase Track by Name (CLN:) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Command Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
CHAPTER 7
Upgrading FS-M Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

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CHAPTER 1
Getting Started
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Focus Enhancements FS-M MPEG Digital Disk
Recorder/Player. The FS-M is a digital video recorder/player (DVR) that uses the
latest MPEG compression technology. This technology provides superb video
quality and large storage capacities. Video and audio material is digitized,
compressed and stored on the removable hard disk drive during recordings.
FS-M is extremely easy to use, but you should first read the manual carefully to avoid any
damage to the device.
1.1.1 FS-M Interfaces
The FS-M provides the following audio, video and control interfaces:
• Video input Composite (BNC) or Y/C (4-pin, mini-DIN).
• Video output Composite (BNC) and Y/C (4-pin, mini-DIN).
• Front panel for control.
• RS-232 Interface for control.
• Two USB 2.0 connectors.
• One Ethernet network interface (10/100 Mbits/s) for control, file transfer, and
firmware upgrade.
• Three FireWire, IEEE 1394, 6-pin connectors.
Please check the Focus Enhancements web site at www.FOCUSinfo.com for the latest
list of optional accessories.

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1.2 Getting Started
1.2.1 System Requirements
To operate the FS-M, the following items are required:
• A composite video or s-video source.
• A video monitor with a video or s-video input.
• A set of video and audio cables.
• An AC power outlet.
Before powering on the FS-M, please take a few minutes to become familiar with
the FS-M front panel control interface and its back panel connections.
1.2.2 Unpacking the FS-M
Unpack the FS-M and verify that all components are present and not damaged.
The standard FS-M system includes:
Missing or Damaged Components
If there are missing or damaged items, contact Focus Enhancements Support for
assistance.
Email: [email protected]m
Telephone: [phone]
Hard Drive Lock Keys
(Drive bay must be locked
for FS-M to operate.
FS-M CD
Rack Mounting Tabs
(with 8 screws)
Ethernet Crossover Cable
Universal Power Cord
FS-M MPEG Digital Disc Recorder
FS-M User Manual

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Getting Started
1.2.3 Front Panel
1. Power Switch Below the HDD rack, the power switch turns on the switching
Power Supply inside the FS-M. This switch is active only when the rear power
switch is ON.
2. Status Display (LCD) The LCD screen displays the FS-M Control Menu.
3. Another important control feature is the On Screen Display (OSD) that
appears on the video monitor and works in conjunction with the LCD and
Menu Control Buttons.
4. Menu Button Opens and closes the FS-M Control Menu on the LCD for view-
ing status or changing settings within the menu system.
5. Menu Control Buttons These 3 buttons provide navigation to and selection of
the different layers and options within the Menu.
6. Deck Control Buttons These 8 buttons are the controls for the:
• Playback speed,
• Selection of the tracks,
• Pause, Stop, and Record functions; see below for more details.
7. Record and Stop Buttons
•Record starts the recording of a track.
•Stop, ends the recording.
• Pressing the Record button again pauses the recording and pushing the
button again resumes recording without generating a new track.
8. Special Function Buttons OSD, E-E, and V in
•OSD turns the monitor On Screen Display on and off.
•E-E toggles between recorder and player mode.
•Vin (Video in) selects between CVBS and Y/C input.
9. Hard Drive Bay
Hard Drive Lock
(Drive bay must be locked
for FS-M to operate.
Special Function
Buttons
Menu Control
Buttons
LCD
Status Display
Menu Button
Deck Control Buttons
Rack Mounting Tabs
(2) with screws (8)
Power Switch
Record Button
Hard Drive Bay

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• Location of FS-M hard drive.
For Operation, Drive Bay Must Be Locked
As a data integrity measure, the FS-M requires that the drive bay be
locked, securing the hard drive, before operation can start.

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1.2.4 Back Panel
FireWire (IEEE 1394)
Upper two ports are for future expansion and are active.
Lower single port is not implemented at this time.
USB (2.0)
Two ports for connecting to external controller devices, i.e. Contour Design
ShuttlePro.
RS 232 Connector (DB9 Male)
Interface for remote control of the unit by a computer.
Audio and Video Connectors
•S-Video
Y/C with Mini DIN connector.
•Composite Video
CVBS with BNC connector. The top Composite and BNC connectors are for
outputs and the bottom are for inputs.
•Stereo Audio Inputs/Outputs
These are unbalanced RCA. The left audio RCA connectors are for input and
the right ones are for output. The outputs are parallel active.
Primary Power Switch and Power Supply
Internal switching power supply with main switch and automatic voltage selection,
110/230V.
Power Supply
The FS-M comes with a regulated internal power supply (110-230V). No
switching is necessary for 110 or 230Volt environments
Primary Power Switch
and Power Supply
RS-232
LAN
Audio
FireWire
IEEE 1394
FireWire
IEEE 1394
USB
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10/100 Base T LAN Interface
Default settings:
• IP Address: 192.168.0.102
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
1.2.5 Video and Audio Connectors
1. Connect the video/audio sources to one of the video/audio inputs on FS-M.
2. Connect a video monitor to one of the video outputs of the FS-M.
3. When the FS-M powers on, an FS-M image appears on the video monitor.
If the image does not appear, check the video and audio connections.
Video Input
CVBS and Y/C must not be connected with a source at the same time, because
they are wired together internally and this would cause distortions. It is not
possible to use the CVBS / Y/C input selection as an input cross switch. The
outputs are available at the same time and can be used simultaneously
S-Video (Y/C) Out
Audio Out
Composite (CVBS) Video In
Audio In S-Video (Y/C) In
Composite (CVBS)
Video Out

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CHAPTER 2
Control Panel Interface
2.1 Front Panel
2.1.1 Power = On/Off Switch
At power on, the FS-M boots from an internal Flash Disk and, after a few seconds,
the front panel LCD displays system status information as shown above.
At the same time, the video output initializes and the FS-M On Screen Display
(OSD) displays on the monitor.
The front panel Power switch is active only if the rear panel Power switch is ON.
FS-M
TC: 00:00:00
TRACK: 018
RECORDER MODE
Menu
On / Off
Special Controls Menu Navigation Deck Controls