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FireStore FS-100
Weighing about one pound and only 1.5 inches thick, the FireStore FS-100 is an HD
recorder designed to work with the new Panasonic AG-HVX200 P2 camera, supporting
DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO 50, and DVCPRO/DV recording formats. The FS-100 provides
long recording times and improves workflow with Direct To Edit® technology. It can also
be used with other Panasonic DVCPRO/DVCPRO 50 and DVCPRO HD devices that have
a FireWire port.
FireStore FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder
The FireStore FS-100 interfaces with the Panasonic AG-HVX200 camcorder using a single
FireWire cable that passes audio, video, timecode, and control information, allowing you
to simultaneously record to disk and P2 card. It also includes a comprehensive backlit dis-
play, menu system, and buttons that provide easy control and management.
Robust Storage and Management
The FireStore FS-100 comes standard with a 100GB hard drive that provides 1.5 hours
of DVCPRO HD recording time. You can also extend recording time by linking multiple
FireStore FS-100 units together. A 10-second electronic shock cache ensures that you never
lose footage, even in the roughest of conditions. And the FireStore FS-100 makes it easy to
categorize clips by placing them in prenamed folders on the disk while you shoot.
Nonlinear Editing System Compatibility
No matter which nonlinear editing (NLE) system you have, the FireStore FS-100 has you
covered. When in DVCPRO HD or DVCPRO 50 mode, files are recorded to disk in P2
MXF format. When in DVCPRO/DV mode, files are recorded as RawDV, AVI Type 1, AVI
Type 2, AVI Type 2 24p, Matrox AVI, Canopus AVI, QuickTime, QuickTime 24p, Avid OMF,
Pinnacle AVI, or P2 MXF file formats. Simply connect the FireStore FS-100 to your Mac
or PC editing system like a normal FireWire hard disk drive and you are instantly ready to
edit—no capturing, file transfer, or file conversion is required. Just shoot and edit.
Perfect for the Field
With a removable, rechargeable battery and advanced features such as time lapse, retro
disk recording, and scene marking, the FireStore FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder is the per-
fect companion to the AG-HVX200 for both HD and SD production. When on location, the
power, flexibility, and field upgradability of the FireStore FS-100 make it second to none.
Applications
Athletics
Broadcasting
Corporate and Industrial Production
Education and Training
Events and Entertainment
Government
Healthcare
Independent Film
Video Production
Worship

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Technical Specifications
The Direct To Edit Advantage
With the FireStore FS-100 Portable DTE
Recorder, you’ll go from acquisition
to editing with unparalleled speed, ef-
ficiency, and reliability. By combining
DTE Technology® with advanced caching
and redundant P2 card and disk, the Fire-
Store FS-100 ensures that you never miss
an important shot or lose critical footage.
And best of all, your footage is ready to
edit instantly.
MODEL FireStore FS-100
Input/Outputs DV video I/O: 25, 50, or 100 Mb/s (1 x 6-pin IEEE-1394)
FireWire computer I/F: Up to 400 Mb/s (1 x 6-pin IEEE-1394)
GPI and RS-232C control (1 x 3.5mm minijack)
Audio DVCPRO HD input: Embedded 4-channel (48 kHz, 16-bit)
DVCPRO 50 input: Embedded 4-channel (48 kHz, 16-bit)
DV input: Embedded 2-channel (48 kHz, 16-bit) or 4-channel
(32 kHz, 12-bit)
Note: 4-channel (12-bit, 32 kHz) audio is supported only in DTE Tech-
nology with RawDV file format
Video DVCPRO HD: 4:2:2, 8-bit, 6.7:1 compression, 100 Mb/s; 1080 60i (30P,
24P, 24PA) 50i (25p); 720 60P (30P, 24P)/50P (25P)
DVCPRO 50: 4:2:2, 8-bit, 3.3:1 compression, 50 Mb/s; 480 60i (30P,
24P, 24PA); 576 50i (25P)
DV/DVCPRO: 4:1:1, 8-bit, 5:1 compression, 25 Mb/s (DV-PAL is 4:2:0)
480 60i (30P, 24P, 24PA); 576 50i (25P)
Timecode Embedded timecode (drop or nondrop)
DTE File Formats DV/DVCPRO: RawDV, AVI Type 1, AVI Type 2, AVI Type 2 24p, Matrox
AVI, Canopus AVI, QuickTime, QuickTime 24p, Avid OMF, Pinnacle AVI,
P2 MXF
DVCPRO 50 and DVCPRO HD: P2 MXF
Disk Internal Disk Type: 100GB, 8MB cache
Disk Format: FAT32; FS-100
OS Compatibility Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP; Mac OS 9, OS X
Power Source 15V DC, 7.5W (estimated)
Minijack power connector
Custom removable Li-ion rechargeable battery pack (90 minutes esti-
mated run-time)
Dimensions 1.59" x 5.6" x 3.74" (40mm x 142mm x 95mm) (with normal
90-minute battery)
Weight 1 lb. (.45 kg)
Warranty 2 years
Optional Accessories Additional custom removable Li-ion rechargeable battery pack
(90 minutes estimated run-time)
High-capacity Li-ion battery (180 minutes estimated run-time)
Battery charger
Wired remote control unit
Camera mount kit