foc.us Firestore FS-2 User manual

Part Number: MANL-0927-02
FS-2 STUDIO DTE DISK
RECORDER
RELEASE 1.0
USER GUIDE
Part Number: MANL-0927-02
October 1, 2004

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FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS cannot be responsible for unauthorized use of equipment and will not make
allowance or credit for unauthorized use or access.
Contacting FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS:
Email: support@FOCUSinfo. com
Telephone: [phone]AM - Noon
and 1PM - 5PM (PST), Monday to Friday (Hint: Mondays tend to
be the busiest)
Fax: [phone]
Address: FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, Inc.
1370 Dell Ave.
Campbell, CA. 95008
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The serial number for this equipment is located on the bottom of the unit. Please write this serial number
on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.
CAUTION:
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 for connections.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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

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determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to
operate the equipment.
CAUTION:
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
THE ON/OFF SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE
UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE A (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
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.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly.
After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
IMPORTANT
CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, with an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.
Important Safety Instructions:
READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

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FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
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.
ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may
cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
CART - A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
POWER SOURCES - This product should be operated only form the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local
power company.
LOCATION - The appliance should be installed in a stable location.
NON-USE PERIODS - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left
unused for a long period of time.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION -
• 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 electri-
cian to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
• 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.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product,
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an

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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 - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
POWER LINES - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power 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.
OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as
this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the product.
SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this product from the wall 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 by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those con-
trols that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require 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 - this indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
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.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNT - The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat, registers, stoves
or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
For customers within the USA and Canada, FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, Inc. warrants this product against
defects in materials or workmanship as follows:

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For a period of TWO years from the date of purchase, FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, Inc. will repair or
replace the unit, at our option, without charge for parts or labor. After the period of TWO years, you must
pay all parts and labor charges.
The limited warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. It does not cover damage or failure caused
by or attributable to Acts of God, abuse, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper
maintenance, lightning, or other incidences of excessive voltage, or any repairs or tampering by other than
the FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS repair facility. It does not cover replacement of batteries or other
consumable parts, transportation costs or damage in transit. This warranty will become void if the serial
number or model number identification has been wholly or partially removed or erased. Repair or
replacement under the terms of this warranty do not extend the terms of this warranty. Repairs or
replacement performed outside of the warranty period will carry a warranty for 60 days from return
shipment. This warranty can not be modified by an agent of FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, Inc. unless in
written and signed by an officer of FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, Inc.
Should this product prove defective in workmanship or material, the consumer's sole remedies shall be
such repair or replacement provided by the terms of this warranty. Under no circumstances shall FOCUS
ENHANCEMENTS, Inc. be liable for any loss or damage, direct, consequential, or incidental, arising out of
the use of or inability to use this product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts or the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Before requesting warranty or repair service, refer to http://www.focusinfo.com/support/, to review the
Trouble Shooting guidelines and the FAQs.
In the United States or Canada, to obtain warranty service, call or write the FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS,
Inc. Technical Support Line for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. Technical Support can be
reached at:
Email:support@FOCUSinfo. com
Telephone:[phone]AM - Noon
and 1PM - 5PM (PST), Monday to Friday (Hint: Mondays tend to be the busiest)
Fax: [phone]
Address: FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, Inc.
1370 Dell Ave.
Campbell, CA. 95008
Please mark the RMA number clearly on the outside of the package. Include a copy of your sales receipt,
a brief description of the symptoms, your name, address within the USA or Canada, phone number and
any special shipping instructions. Then deliver or ship the product, postage and shipping costs prepaid, to
the address above.
For customers outside the USA or Canada, A warranty can only be offered through your dealer or
distributor and not through FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS directly, for this product.
Please contact your dealer or distributor for repairs or technical support. Refer to http://www.focusinfo.com/
order-desk under, “FOCUS Resellers Worldwide”, for a list of International Dealers and Authorized Service
Centers.

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
What is a DTE Disk Recorder? ....................................................................................................1-1
What is the FireStore FS-2? ........................................................................................................1-1
Basic Applications .......................................................................................................................1-2
Receiving, Unpacking, and Inspecting ........................................................................................1-2
Package Contents .......................................................................................................................1-2
Installation and Site Requirements ..............................................................................................1-3
Mounting in a 19” Electronics Rack .............................................................................................1-3
Inserting the Internal 3.5” IDE Drive ............................................................................................1-3
Using External Disk Drives ..........................................................................................................1-4
Physical Features ........................................................................................................................1-4
Front Panel ............................................................................................................................1-4
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................1-5
Setting Up the FS-2 .....................................................................................................................1-7
Formatting the Drive ....................................................................................................................1-9
Setting the Time and Date ...........................................................................................................1-9
CHAPTER 2 FS-2 FUNCTIONS
Edit/Utility/Input Buttons ..............................................................................................................2-1
Edit Function Keys ................................................................................................................2-1
MARK IN - Mark In Key ..................................................................................................2-1
MARK OUT - Mark Out Key ...........................................................................................2-1
PLAYLIST – Add to Playlist key .....................................................................................2-1
KEEPER - Keeper Key ...................................................................................................2-1
FOLDER - Folder Key ....................................................................................................2-1
Utility Function Keys ..............................................................................................................2-2
OSD - (On Screen Display) ............................................................................................2-2
HDD – HDD Bypass Key ................................................................................................2-2
LOCK – Keypad Lock Key ..............................................................................................2-2
REMOTE – Remote Key ................................................................................................2-2
E-E – Electronic to Electronic Key ..................................................................................2-2
Input Source Selection Keys .................................................................................................2-2
CMPST – Composite Video Source Input Key ...............................................................2-2
Y/C – S-Video .................................................................................................................2-2
CMPNT – Component Video Source Input Key .............................................................2-2
SDI Serial Digital Video Source Input Key ......................................................................2-2
DV Video Source Input Key ............................................................................................2-2
LCD Menu Soft Keys ...................................................................................................................2-2
Transport Control Keys ................................................................................................................2-3
MENU Menu Key ............................................................................................................2-3
Back Index Key ...............................................................................................................2-3
Forward Index Key .........................................................................................................2-3
Stop Key .........................................................................................................................2-3
Play Key .........................................................................................................................2-3
Record Key (Red) ...........................................................................................................2-3
SHIFT Shift Key ..............................................................................................................2-3

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Back Search Key ............................................................................................................2-4
Forward Search Key .......................................................................................................2-4
LCD Display .................................................................................................................................2-4
(1) Play/Record Status Symbol ......................................................................................2-5
(2) Record/Play Status Indicator .....................................................................................2-5
(3) Current System Status ..............................................................................................2-5
(4) Volume Number ........................................................................................................2-5
(5) Track or Clip Number ................................................................................................2-5
(6) Timecode/User Bit Display Mode ..............................................................................2-5
(7) Timecode or User Bit Value ......................................................................................2-6
(8) Current Disk Volume .................................................................................................2-6
(9) Available Space on Volume ......................................................................................2-6
(10) Folder Display .........................................................................................................2-6
(11) Soft Key One (MENU) Function Display .................................................................2-6
(12) Soft Key Two (DISP) Function Display ...................................................................2-6
(13) Soft Key Three (SHFT) Function Display ................................................................2-6
FS-2 Menus and Functions .........................................................................................................2-6
Menu Items ...........................................................................................................................2-7
Sub-Menu Available ..............................................................................................................2-7
Soft Keys ...............................................................................................................................2-7
Record Mode Menu ...............................................................................................................2-7
Normal Record ...............................................................................................................2-8
Retro Disk .......................................................................................................................2-8
Retro Cache ...................................................................................................................2-9
Loop Record ...................................................................................................................2-9
Still ................................................................................................................................2-10
Time Lapse ...................................................................................................................2-10
Control Mode .......................................................................................................................2-10
Local .............................................................................................................................2-10
Remote .........................................................................................................................2-10
AV/C .............................................................................................................................2-11
Syncro Slaved ..............................................................................................................2-11
Play Mode ...........................................................................................................................2-11
Play Clip .......................................................................................................................2-11
Loop Clip ......................................................................................................................2-11
Loop All .........................................................................................................................2-11
Play All ..........................................................................................................................2-11
Play From Mode ..................................................................................................................2-12
Track List ......................................................................................................................2-12
Play List ........................................................................................................................2-12
Folder List .....................................................................................................................2-12
Playlist .................................................................................................................................2-12
Open .............................................................................................................................2-13
Save .............................................................................................................................2-13
New ..............................................................................................................................2-13
Edit ...............................................................................................................................2-13
View ..............................................................................................................................2-15
Delete List .....................................................................................................................2-15
HDD Bypass ........................................................................................................................2-15
Internal HDD .......................................................................................................................2-15
Record Format Mode ..........................................................................................................2-16

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Setup Mode .........................................................................................................................2-16
SET DATE & TIME .......................................................................................................2-17
OS VERSION # ............................................................................................................2-17
OS UPGRADE ..............................................................................................................2-17
PAL/NTSC ....................................................................................................................2-18
RS422 REMOTE ..........................................................................................................2-18
AUDIO INPUT ..............................................................................................................2-19
AUDIO IN LEVELS .......................................................................................................2-19
TC MODE .....................................................................................................................2-19
TC SET .........................................................................................................................2-20
ON SCREEN DISPLAY ................................................................................................2-21
FF/RW HI RES .............................................................................................................2-21
GPI PORT ....................................................................................................................2-22
BACK LIGHT ................................................................................................................2-22
STOP OUTPUT ............................................................................................................2-22
AUDIO CORRECT .......................................................................................................2-23
PREFERENCES ...........................................................................................................2-23
ANALOG OUT ..............................................................................................................2-23
NETWORK SETTING MENU .......................................................................................2-23
REF VIDEO ..................................................................................................................2-25
VIDEO ADJUST ...........................................................................................................2-25
Utilities .................................................................................................................................2-25
ORGANIZE PINN .........................................................................................................2-25
ORGANIZE OMF ..........................................................................................................2-26
DELETE CLIP ...............................................................................................................2-26
FORMAT DISK .............................................................................................................2-27
PARTITION ..................................................................................................................2-27
REPAIR ........................................................................................................................2-27
FILE NAME ...................................................................................................................2-28
FACTORY RESET .......................................................................................................2-28
CHAPTER 3 USING THE FS-2
How to Make a Recording ...........................................................................................................3-2
How to Playback ..........................................................................................................................3-2
How to Put Recorded Clips on a Computer System ....................................................................3-2
Mounting FireWire Disk Drives to Computer Systems (Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and ME) 3-3
Using FireStore FS-2 Recorded Avid OMF Clips on Avid Editing Systems ..........................3-4
Dismounting FireWire Disk Drives from Computer Systems
(Windows XP, 2000, 98SE and ME) .....................................................................................3-5
Mounting FireWire Disk Drives to Computer Systems (Macintosh) ......................................3-5
Dismounting FireWire Disk Drives from Computer Systems (Macintosh) .............................3-6
Creating a Play List .....................................................................................................................3-6
How to Mark Scenes ...................................................................................................................3-7
How to Connect the FS-2 to a Computer Network ......................................................................3-7

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CHAPTER 4 SPECIFICATIONS
Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................................4-1
Input/Outputs .........................................................................................................................4-1
Control ...................................................................................................................................4-2
Power ....................................................................................................................................4-2
Physical Specification ...........................................................................................................4-2
Audio/Video/Timecode Specification .....................................................................................4-2
DTE File Formats ..................................................................................................................4-2
Disk Information ....................................................................................................................4-2
Compatible DV Formats ........................................................................................................4-2
FS- 2 LCD Display Modes ...........................................................................................................4-3

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INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Focus Enhancements
FireStore FS-2 DTE DV Studio Disk Recorder.
The FS-2 is designed for use as a record or
playback device in studios, mobile vans and other
installations.
The purpose of this User Guide is to explain the
features and operation of the FireStore FS-2. Study
the contents of this User Guide before attempting to
use your FS-2.
Check the Focus Enhancements website regularly
for updates to FS-2 software and documentation:
www.focusinfo.com/support
Alternatively, contact your Focus Enhancements
FireStore dealer/distributor.
This chapter contains the following sections:
What is a DTE Disk Recorder?
What is the FireStore FS-2?
Basic Applications
Receiving, Unpacking, and Inspecting
Package Contents
Installation and Site Requirements
Mounting in a 19” Electronics Rack
Inserting the Internal 3.5” IDE Drive
Using External Disk Drives
Physical Features
Setting Up the FS-2
Formatting the Drive
Setting the Time and Date
What is a DTE Disk
Recorder?
A DTE Disk Recorder is a device that allows you to
record or play back DV video directly to/from a
removable IDE disk drive or removable FireWire
disk drives. The FS-2 features analog and digital
inputs and outputs including DV25, SDI, composite,
component, S-Video, AES/EBU digital audio and
balanced analog audio.
Audio and video are recorded to disk as a DV25
data stream in NLE native file formats.
What is the FireStore FS-2?
The FireStore FS-2 is a DTE Disk Recorder that
mounts horizontally in a standard electronics rack.
With the FireStore FS-2, it is possible to:
Input DV25, SDI, composite,
component, S-Video, AES/EBU digital
audio and balanced analog audio and
record to disk in native DV25 NLE file
formats.
Playback video from disk or transcode
during recordings in DV25, SDI,
composite, component, S-Video, AES/
EBU digital audio and balanced analog
audio formats.
Capture clips to hard disk at the
acquisition stage. There is no need to
capture them later.
Record clips to disk in DTE
Technology-based “edit-ready” file
formats such as Raw DV, AVI Type 1,
AVI Type 2, Matrox AVI, Canopus AVI,
Pinnacle AVI, QuickTime and Avid DV-
OMF. This means clips are
immediately available to your NLE
system without first having to transfer
or convert the files.
Connect your FireWire disk directly to
your computer or connect via FireStore
which allows mounting and
dismounting of the drives without re-
cabling or computer re-boots.
Use the FS-2's 10/100BaseT Ethernet
port to share files over a network via
FTP.
Jump from clip to clip without spooling
through tape when in playback mode.
As well as video, record and play back
embedded DV audio in either 2-
channel (16-bit, 48kHz) or 4-channel
(12-bit, 32kHz) formats.

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Record external timecode, embedded
timecode or create your own Free
Run, Regen or Rec Run timecode. You
can also preset timecode and user-bit
values.
Record, play and navigate using
FireStore FS-2's VTR style controls.
Lock to your facilities Reference Video
signal during playback and record.
Record and recall a single frame of DV
video and record user definable time-
lapse sequences.
Use trick playback modes up to 30X/-
30X fast-forward and rewind speeds,
reverse play, loop clip and loop entire
disk.
Control the FS-2 remotely via industry
standard RS422 (Sony 9-pin),
FireWire (for starting record/pause or
AV/C) from a DV based camcorder
GPI port. Alternatively, or control the
FS-2 via RS-232C (using the optional
wired remote control available as an
accessory).
Create and save multiple playlists on
the FS-2. These can be shared
between different units.
Utilize the internal 120GB, 7200RPM,
3.5" IDE drive or daisy chain up to
eight FireWire (IEEE-1394) hard
drives (in addition to the internal
removable FSHDD-1 FireWire hard
drive) together for extremely long,
uninterrupted record times.
Basic Applications
You can use the FS-2 in the acquisition stage of
production, the editing/post production stage, and
the presentation stage. The FS-2 is most useful in
the following applications:
Presentation Video Source
Broadcast Tape Deck Replacement
Time Lapse Recorder
Film-to-Disk Transfer
NLE/Linear Edit Source/Recorder
Endless Video Program Looping
Security Recorder/Player
Medical Recorder/Player
Web based Video Storage
Industrial Monitoring
Video DJ and Karaoke Player
Outside Broadcast
Receiving, Unpacking, and
Inspecting
Upon receipt of the FS-2 unit, examine the shipping
container. If there is evidence of damage or rough
handling, have an agent of the carrier present when
the equipment is unpacked.
Unpack the equipment carefully. Inspect it for
scratches, dents, or cracks. If the equipment is
damaged, save all packing materials and notify
both Focus Enhancements and the carrier
immediately.
Package Contents
Please take a moment to study the contents of your
FS-2 package. You should have the following
contents:
One (1) FireStore FS-2 unit with
attached rack mounting ears
One (1) 120GB IDE disk drive in caddy
One (1) 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable
(for External Drive connection)
One (1) 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable
(for front panel port loop)
One (1) User Guide
One (1) Focus Enhancement's
Warranty Card and Statement
One (1) Focus Enhancement's
FireStore DV Conversion Suite Demo
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You may need to purchase cables to connect more
than one hard disk drive to the FS-2 at a time. Your
Focus Enhancements dealer can help you identify
additional cables you may need.
Installation and Site Require-
ments
Focus Enhancements recommends that FS-2 units
be installed in a restricted access area, such as an
equipment room or closet and the installation be
performed by trained installers.
The units are designed and tested to operate
reliably between +5 - +40C (41 - 104 F).
To maintain this range, consider the following:
Air temperature surrounding the
equipment must remain within the
specified range.
Air flow around the equipment must be
sufficient to maintain proper operating
temperatures
If in doubt about the site temperature, take
measurements to be certain. If measured
temperatures fall outside the defined ambient
temperature range, you must bring the temperature
within the defined range.
Storage temperature for the units must remain
between -20 - +60C (-4 - 140 F).
Mounting in a 19” Electronics
Rack
The FS-2 measures 15.89” high x 17.36” wide by
3.47” deep. It is an 2RU chassis featuring front rack
mount ears to be mounted into a standard 19”
audio/visual rack. There must be room behind the
unit for the attachment of cables.
To mount the FS-2 in a standard 19” audio/visual
rack, do the following:
STEP 1: Determine the desired location. The
FS-2 requires 3.47 vertical inches of
rack space. To prevent overheating,
the FS-2 requires a minimum of 1.75
vertical inches of space above and
below the unit.
STEP 2: The FS-2 includes a pair of universal
mounting ears on the front sides of the
unit that support standard 19” audio/
visual racks. Using the provided
hardware mount the FS-2 securely in
the rack.
STEP 3: Connect the FS-2 unit to the wall
current using the attached power cord.
Inserting the Internal 3.5” IDE
Drive
Insert the internal 3.5” IDE drive as follows:
STEP 1: Remove the drive from its packaging.
STEP 2: Slide the drive carefully into the bay
until it is seated firmly.
STEP 3: Press the Lock Handle flush with the
chassis face to lock the drive in place.
To remove the drive, slide the Release Lever to the
right. The Lock Handle disengages. Pull the drive
toward you to remove it.
NOTE: This drive is not intended for hot-swap
operation.
Screws
Screws
Drive Bay
Lock Handle
Release Lever

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Using External Disk Drives
In addition to using a 3.5” IDE drive in the internal
slot, you can also connect any FireWire disk drive to
the HDD I/O port on the FS-2. Power a single
FireWire disk drive on the FS-2 at any given time. If
you are using more than one external FireWire
drive, you must provide external power to these
drives. It may also be necessary to partition and
format the drives before their use with the FS-2.
Refer to “Formatting the Drive” on Page 1-9 for
instructions on preparing drives before use.
NOTE: You can “hot swap” connected external
FireWire HDDs on the FS-2. This means you can
disconnect and connect drives from the system
without the need to power cycle the unit. However,
make sure the FS-2 is in STOP mode before
removing a disk drive.
Physical Features
The FS-2 features two main surfaces, the front
control panel and the rear connector panel.
Front Panel
The front panel contains the seven control areas, as
shown in the illustration below and described in this
section:
1 Power Rocker Switch and Power LED
This is the FS-2's main power switch. This switch,
although mechanical, is controlled via software. When the
power switch is set to ON and then OFF, in most cases
the unit will take a moment to power down. During this
time, the FS-2 is ensuring that any files that have not
been closed properly in a record session get closed. This
prevents errors occurring on particular files. The green
LED above the power switch will be ON when the unit is
powered up.
2 3.5mm Headphone Jack and Volume Knob
This jack is for connecting a pair of monitor headphones.
You can monitor audio of the selected input (even if E-E
is not selected) when not in record. When in record or
playback, you can monitor the current audio. The
headphone jack also includes a volume control.
3 Disk Drive Bay
The disk drive bay accepts a standard 3 1/2” removable
disk drive in the supplied sled. Minimum system
requirements for this drive are 7200RPM with a 2MB
cache. Drive performance may vary. Focus
Enhancements recommends that a FireStore qualified
and tested disk drive be used. Check the Focus
Enhancements website for an updated list. This bay is not
intended for hot swap operation.
4 Edit / Utility / Input Buttons
This set of buttons contains edit, utility and input select
functions for the FS-2. In some cases, these buttons work
in conjunction with the FS-2 menus on the display.
Input selections are either Composite, Y/C (S-Video),
Component, SDI and DV. You must select the audio
source for each input in the SETUP -> AUDIO INPUT
menu, the Timecode mode in the SETUP -> TC MODE
menu, and the reference video source in the SETUP->
REF VIDEO menu. Refer to Chapter 2 for more details.
5 LCD Display
The FS-2 LCD displays the FS-2’s current status
including track number, disk number, timecode, record /
playback mode as well as other information. It also
displays the FS-2 menu system. The LCD is a green
backlit 128x64 graphical display.
6 Display Soft Keys
This set of soft buttons enables you to navigate the FS-2
menus. The function of the keys vary depending on what
is displayed at the base of the FS-2 LCD. Refer to
Chapter 2 for more information.
7 Transport Control Keys
This set of buttons controls playback and record functions
of the FS-2. These functions include play, reverse play,
fast forward, fast rewind, forward frame, back frame, next
track, previous track, stop, record, and so on.
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Rear Panel
The FS-2 rear panel shown below contains control /audio/video input/output areas described in this section.
You can select any of the available inputs as a source. When selected, that source is what is recorded to disk. If the unit
is in E-E mode or recording, all outputs are live with the incoming signal.
For any particular video input, there is an associated audio input selected as a default. You can change that default to
another input utilizing the AUDIO INPUT MENU under SETUP. Refer to Chapter 2 for more information.
1 GPI : For connection of the optional wired remote control (ACSS-0019-01), the optional RS232C cable (CBLA-
0114-01) or contact closure cable. GPI accepts a 3.5mm TRS ccnnector.
2 Ethernet 10/100 BaseT - For connecting FS-2 to a network or computers for file exchange.
3 To Computer: For connecting FS-2 to a computer's FireWire 400 port. Allows any disk drives connected to FS-2
to mount to the computer.
4 To HDD : For connecting external FireWire 400 disk drives to the FS-2. Use FS-2's HDD Bypass function with this
port. When connection is made with "Front Panel HDD Port Loop Through", it allows the front panel FireWire connector
to be used for connection of external FireWire HDDs.
5 Front Panel HDD Port Loop Through: When patched to the "To HDD" port, this connector activates the front panel
FireWire port for connection of external HDDs.
6 DV I/O 1 and DV I/O 2: For connection of DV video devices.
7 RS422 Control: This is the input connector for external RS422 control devices.
8 SDI Input : For connecting SDI input sources.
SDI Output: For output to SDI devices.
9 Y/C Input: For connecting Y/C (S-Video) input sources.
Y/C Output: For connecting to Y/C (S-Video) devices.
10 Video Monitor Output: For connection to a video monitor (composite). You can view the On Screen Display from
this connection.
11 Composite / Y input: For connecting composite input sources or the Y signal for component input sources.
Composite / Y Output: For output to composite devices or the Y signal to component devices (select either
composite or component form ANALOG SETTINGS in the SETUP MENU).
12 Pb Input : For connecting the Pb signal from component input sources.
Pb Output: For output of the Pb signal to component devices.
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13 Pr Input: For connecting the Pr signal from component input sources.
Pr Output: For output of the Pr signal to component devices
14 Sync Input: For connecting the Sync signal on non sync on green component sources.
Sync Output: For connecting the Sync signal to non sync on green component devices.
15 Timecode Input: For connecting external analog VITC timecode sources.
Timecode Output: For connection to external analog VITC timecode devices.
16 Reference Video: For reference video loop through.
To use this Reference Video input, select REF VIDEO from from REF VIDEO in the SETUP menu.
17 AES/EBU Digital Audio Input and Output: For connecting AES/EBU input sources or output to AES/EBU devices.
18 Stereo Audio Monitor Output: For connection of audio monitors.
19 Balanced Analog Audio Input Channels 1 and 2: For connecting balanced analog audio input sources.
Balanced Analog Audio Output Channels 1 and 2: For output to balanced analog audio devices.
20 AC In: Use the power cord supplied to connect to the power outlet.

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Setting Up the FS-2
This section explains how to set up the FS-2 for use. Refer to the illustration on the following page to perform
these procedures:
Connect the following:
STEP 1: Plug in the power cord.
STEP 2: Connect a Video input device.
STEP 3: Connect an Audio source (if desired).
STEP 4: Connect a Monitor if desired.
STEP 5: Connect Speakers or Headset (to monitor the audio) if desired.
STEP 6: Connect a Tape Drive if desired.
STEP 7: Connect a Reference Video signal if desired.
STEP 8: Connect a Time Code Generator if desired.
STEP 9: Connect an External Control Device (RS232) Device if desired.

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Formatting the Drive
Use this procedure to format the FS-2 internal or
connected external disk drives when it is not yet
formatted.
STEP 1: From the Utilities Menu, select
FORMAT DISK as shown below.
When you make this selection, the fol-
lowing screen appears:
STEP 2: Select between volumes by pressing
the |and | buttons.
• When you select the volume and
press YES, the following screen
appears:
• When you select YES, a message
indicating that the formatting is
progressing appears.
STEP 3: Press EXIT to return to the menu
screen.
WARNING: FORMAT ERASES ALL DATA ON
THE DISK DRIVE!
Setting the Time and Date
Before using the FS-2, use this procedure to set the
time and date.
STEP 1: Select the Setup Menu.
STEP 2: Select SET DATE & TIME. The
following screen appears.
STEP 3: Select SET DATE or SET TIME and
press SEL to open the sub menu as
shown below.
STEP 4: Scroll from value to value using the
FORWARD and BACK INDEX
Buttons.
STEP 5: Press the DOWN and UP arrows to
scroll though digits in value.
STEP 6: Press EXIT to return to the menu
screen.
Regardless of the display, the file
name always remains YYYYMMDD-
HHMMSS.xxx (Year-Month-Date-
Hour-Minute-Second).
FORMAT DISK
VOLUME 1? :
SIZE 115GB
FREE 540 MIN
EXIT YES NO
FORMAT WILL
ERASE ALL DATA!! :
CONTINUE FORMAT
VOL 1?
EXIT YES NO
SET DATE
SET TIME
EXIT SEL 
SYSTEM DATE
02/24/02
MM/DD/YY
| & |
MOVES CURSOR
EXIT 
SYSTEM TIME
16:21:13
Hh:Mm:Ss
| & |
MOVES CURSOR
EXIT 

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