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FOCUS Enhancements MR-HD100 User's Manual

1. 0 1 2 3 4 5 None v 6 7 emplate Export Import 8 9 Export FCP Example Status N A Export Template Export Template Import File Browse Upload Status N A Import Not accessible with PDA type devices Clicking on Settings opens a page with the functions e Reel Matching This function allows the User to assign specific metadata templates to particular MR HD100 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 gt REELS PREF option TEMPLATE be selected see REELS PREF on page 119 e Template Export Import This function permits the User to export a template from the MR HD100 database to the MR HD100 drive where it is available for downloading In addition the User can import from the input device templates created in other MR HD100s e Delete Template This function allows the User to select and delete templates from the MR HD100 MR HD100 Media Recorder 54 Metadata Entry Export FS 5 Portable DTE Recorder Status Stop Counter 00 00 00 00 Track 1 001 Default Template FCP Example v Description eC Scene IS Shottake Lognote S Good Master Comment 1 A Master Comment
2. 20080702 031516p01 mov 115 653 KB 7 2 20083 15AM_ QuickTime Movie e 20080702 031516p01 xml 3KB 7 3 2008 11 17AM Safari Document 20080702 031555p01 mov 40 429KB 7 2 20083 164AM QuickTime Movie 6 20080702 031555p01 xml 3KB 7 3 2008 11 17AM Safari Document 20080702 031614p01 mov 37 749 KB 7 2 20083 16 AM QuickTime Movie 81 20080702 031614p01 xml 3KB 7 3 2008 11 17AM Safari Document 20080702 094425p01 mov 8 336 KB 7 2 2008 9 44 AM QuickTime Movie 81 20080702 094425p01 xml 3KB 7 3 2008 11 17AM Safari Document 9 20080702 094436p01 mov 67 045KB 7 2 2008 9 44AM QuickTime Movie e 20080702 094436p01 xml 3KB 7 3 2008 11 17AM Safari Document 20080702 122610p01 mov 195 635 KB 7 2 2008 12 29PM QuickTime Movie e 20080702 122610p01 xml 3KB 7 3 2008 11 17 AM Safari Document 20080702 124422p01 mov 241 094KB 7 2 2008 1247PM QuickTime Movie 81 20080702 124422p01 xml 3KB 7 3 2008 11 17AM Safari Document This folder may contain several different files video and xml see Video File Types and Name Formats on page 168 MR HD100 Media Recorder 159 MR HD100 with Other Devices Close MR HD100 Directory and Dismount From Win dows 1 Close the file system browser i e Windows Explorer 2 Terminate HDD mode on the MR HD100 There are two methods e Select BACK in the MR HD100 s HDD BYPASS dis play e Function Key assigned to DD DV press that key The HDD display closes and the MR HD100 returns to its previous display Wote
3. AUTO ORG DISABLED ENABLED This function enables the MR HD100 s function to automatically organize structured files by moving clips and related files from the current clips folder to assigned reels This must be done before the MR HD100 is mounted on a computer or the files are imported into NLEs In addition when enabled AUTO ORG automatically creates xml metadata files when HDD is run Default the MR HD100 is enabled to recognize files requiring organizing and automatically prompting the videographer to organize these files when powering down the MR HD100 or mounting the MR HD100 to a computer Wote mmm Disable AUTO ORG Before Recording MXF Clips After recording MXF clips run ORGANIZE MXF before mounting MR HD100 to computer MR HD100 Media Recorder 117 MR HD100 Functions AUTO MARK MR HDIOO ProHo SETUP AUTO MARK DISABLED ENABLED When auto mark is enabled the MR HD100 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 118 MR HD100 Functions REELS PREF MR HDIOO ProHo SETUP REELS PREF FOLDER TEMPLATE Use this function to select the method that a folder is identified e FOLDER This option uses Reel numbers to name the folders R 0 R 1 R 2 and so on up to R 9 e TEMPLATE This option enables the capability to assign folders unique name
4. MR HD100 Media Recorder 134 MR HD100 Functions DELETE CLIP MR HDIOO ProHo DELETE CLIP CLIP WES BACK Use this item to delete a selected clip 1 Inthe Utilities menu Select DELETE CLIP 2 Use the Scroll Wheel to pick the number of the clip to deleted 3 Press the F3 YES function key 4 The selected clip is deleted 5 Press BACK to return to the Utilities screen When a clip is deleted the MR HD100 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 Wote mmmn 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 MR HD100 and perform the FORMAT utility Refer to Format Disk on page 81 MR HD100 Media Recorder 135 MR HD100 Functions System Reset MR HDIOO ProHo Y D CONTINUE TO RESET SYSTEM YES BACK The System Reset feature restores the factory default settings for the MR HD100 unit This feature is useful for diagnosing problems with the unit f System Reset A System Reset can not be reversed Diagnostic MR HDI
5. The clip and its metadata document are placed in a directory on the MR HD100 with the name of the template used MR HD100 Media Recorder 72 Metadata 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 that had Final Cut Pro based templates used to enter metadata Generic Export This option creates a metadata xml document based on the Cus tom template created Export By Track 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 MR HD100 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 that had the same Custom based templates used to enter metadata MR HD100 Media Recorder 73 Metadata Export Matching 1 2 3 Export Matching Add Export Template Type Final CutPro vw ching for specific export to a Custom Template Soccer World Cup v
6. e DV25 2 ch 16 bit 48kHz 4 ch 12 bit 32kHz Available in the Raw DV NER file format only e HDV 2 ch MPEG 1 Layer 2 Wote oaeen Not All Frame Rates Are Supported With All NFR 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 Connect with computers at up to 480Mb s Actual performance depends on type of network and network activity Best performance is achieved when the MR HD100 is connected to the computer s USB 2 0 port e Networks wired or wireless 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 MR HD100 System Setup menu see Network on page 65 The MR HD100 auto detects the type of connection being made provided it is set up correctly or in HDD mode MR HD100 Media Recorder 16 Quick Start Powering the MR HD100 Connecting the MR HD100 to AC Power The MR HD100 can operate with the battery installed or uninstalled while connected to the MR HD100 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 MR HD100 2 Connect the line cord to the rectangular power supply 3 Plug the line cord into an electric outlet Battery Operations Before operation with battery pow
7. 4 Click Close on the Advanced dialog and OK on the wireless connection properties to apply this change m 8 Click Connect Anyway and then OK This completes the wireless connection 9 Go to Completing Network Setup on page 156 MR HD100 Media Recorder 155 MR HD100 with Other Devices Completing Network Setup The following steps are required to complete the set up Return to the Wireless Network Connection window GS Wireless Network Connection E Choose a wireless network Network Tasks I a P in a Barres at E Click an item in the list below to condi Wireless Network Connection Properties rece General Wireless Networks vance lt 2 Set up a wireless network linksys for a home or small office f 1 lt Windows to configure my wireless network settings Unsecured wireless ne lr ti did wireless 4 wireless Automatic Q linksys Automatic Related Tasks Q To connect to disconnect from or find out more information about wireless networks in range click the button below i s Unsecured wirelesY ne y slds wireless E View Wireless Networks Fie FSS 4 Ly Change the order of e Preferred networks preferred networks i 2y Unsecury 4 computer t Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed dy Change advanced ji Move Up 7 settings 3 ETE Love ur 4 Advanced Learn about setting up wireless network Advanced Networks to access config
8. AddExportMatching Export Matching EA Edit Export Matching for Template Baseball v il 4 EditExportMatching lt 4 Export Matching 5 Export Matching for Template Baseball Scene Shottake Lognote Good Master Comment 1 Master Comment 2 Master Comment 3 Master Comment 4 Clip Comment 1 Clip Comment 2 Description Marker Name Marker Comment Export matching allows the User to match similar metadata field content between Custom and NLE templates even though the fields may have different names 1 Select the NLE Template Type to match the Custom template to from the dropdown menu Select the Custom template from the Template dropdown menu Click Add Export Matching to create database pivot table of metadata fields This creates lists from which matches can be made Select the Custom template from the Edit Export Matching Template dropdown menu 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 74 Metadata 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 75 Metadata Exporting a Template Open Open in New Tab Open in New Window Template od daa FS 5 Portable DTE Recorder FOCUS Reel Matching Copy Copy Shortcut Pas
9. Charging the Battery 18 Battery Data iii rca vee 19 Low Battery Power During Operation 20 Power From External DC Battery Devices 20 Power Consumption Tables 20 Operatoria ae 20 Connecting MR HD100 to DV HDV Camera 22 MR HD100 User Interface o ooooo o 23 Types of MR HD100 Displays 28 Record and Playback o oooooooooooo 29 Set Up the MR HD100 29 Power On MR HD100 29 set Date and Time 000 0c aes 30 Select Record Play Mode 33 Select the Control Mode 33 Select the Recording Format REC FORMAT 34 Select the NFR Format 6 34 select the Timecode 2005 35 Record with the MR HD100 36 NORMAL Recording 000000 38 Creating a New File without Dropping Frames 38 EXTERNAL Recording o 39 SYNCRO Recording o ooocooooo o 40 Recording Timecode in the File 41 Playback with the MR HD100 42 Metadata espro wee A AA 43 OVEIVIS Wa ii da dida 46 Metadata Categories o ooooooooooo 46 Descriptive 22 dubai dc cidade 46 Administrative 2 0 0 0 000 46 SUCEDA 47 Templates avia a mr Noldor 47 MR HD100 Media Recorder xii Table of Contents Default Template 48 Cus
10. Dismount Does Not Need Windows Intervention Many USB devices that once mounted to a Windows computer must then be dismounted using the Safely Remove Hardware function GAJBA 1213P The MR HD100 does not require that step It safely dismounts itself from the computer file system MR HD100 Media Recorder 160 MR HD100 with Other Devices MAC 1 Start the Mac computer and connect the MR HD100 s COMPUTER I O port to the computer using a standard USB 2 0 type A to A cable When mounted the MR HD100 appears on the computer s desktop as a FAT32 volume with a PC label as shown below Em 4 Fri8 56AM Macintosh HD FS083004 2 Locate the MR HD100 on the desktop and open it up 3 Open the folder with the most recent date code for example 20050127 110345 01 It should look similar to the following 8006 gt 20030831 072915 01 i fa Network 2 gt Ah 2 20030831 072917 01 mov J A Macintosh HD 20030831 073322 01 mov ES Fsos3004 2 a 20030831 073457 01 mov Y 20030831 073505 01 mov BE Desktop E 20030831 073508 01 mov in 2 20030831 073514 01 mov 3 rt mattmcewen i A Applications Py Documents fa Movies j 6 Music Py Pictures wh 6 items 35 75 GB available SSS Wote mmm 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 131 Also see ORGANIZE M
11. ES FCP Example xml 5 gt 0 FCP_Example Template xml file 2a FCP Example xml Folder containing gt FCP_Example template related content files gt Weather E 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 template xml file contains a link to the location of the video clip on the MR HD100 drive All clips recorded using the same template are located in the folder with that templates name MR HD100 Media Recorder 176 6 Open Final Cut 7 AN Edit View New New Project Open Open Recent Close Window Close Tab Close Project Save Project Save Project As Save All Revert Project Restore Project Import Export Send To Batch Export Batch Capture Set Logging Bin Print to Video Edit to Tape Log and Capture Log and Transfer Media Manager Reconnect Media Non Linear Editors NLEs 3S TES XS BRR RRR RER SB SB BD iS Files 361 Folder Batch List at 29 97 fps Cinema Tools Telecine Log E EDL 8 MENA 9 14368 M nosei 7 Click on the File option in the Menu Bar 8 Highlight the Import option so that it s menu appears 9 Select XML The Choose a File window appears MR HD100 Media Recorder 177 Non Linear Editors NLEs 11 es Football xml 10 OOO Choose a File
12. RAW AVI TYPE 1 AVI TYPE 2 AVI TYPE 2 24P Depending on which REC FORMAT was selected this screen displays a list of available Native File Recording formats above display for DV MR HD100 Media Recorder 90 MR HD100 Functions DV Formats e RAW DV e AVI TYPE 1 e AVI TYPE 2 e CANOPUS AVI e MATROX AVI e QUICKTIME e OP ATOM e MXF P2 HDV Formats e M2T e QUICKTIME e MXF The latest NFR supported applications and file formats are listed on the Focus Enhancements website www focusinfo com MR HD100 Media Recorder 91 MR HD100 Functions TIMECODE MR HDIOO ProHo OPERATION TIMECODE EXT TC FREE RUN REC RUN REGEN The MR HD100 provides four timecode functions in HDV mode and NFR FORMAT is set to QUICKTIME In M2T mode all TC modes act as EXT The following are timecode functions EXT TC Default Records the incoming source timecode If the timecode is not running and the MR HD100 records the same timecode number in each recorded frame Choose TC EXT mode to clear any stored number Wote emmma SETUP Menu Overridden by EXT TC Settings When EXT TC is selected the MR HD100 follows the timecode mode of the camera Drop Frame or Non Drop Frame regardless of the setting in the SETUP menu REC RUN DV mode only This function creates a timecode number for the first frame of the next recording Take the last timecode recorded and add 1 The MR HD100 stores the last recorded timecode
13. The ability to charge the MR HD100 battery when operating using an external DC battery device is dependent on the load placed on the MR HD100 Consider the following when using external DC battery devices to power the MR HD100 The typical external DC power source for the video device is 12V or 14 4V 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 Operation When operating the MR HD100 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 The Linksys dongle uses approximately 1 35W This represents about 30 of the power budget when not charging the batteries MR HD100 Media Recorder 20 Quick Start When charging the batteries the MR HD100 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
14. i lt gt s m El Fs083004 A search y Name Y DEVICES i Weather xml Zi Ma ES i es Football xml August 25 2003 1 50 PM cial gt 3 FCP_Example August 25 2003 1 50 PM Y SHARED Ha FCP Example xml August 25 2003 1 50 PM BB adondyshl1 3 20030825 203852 01 August 25 2003 1 50 PM E aheaps2 gt Football August 25 2003 1 50 PM E amoore2 gt 9 August 25 2003 1 34 PM E backup gt s8 August 25 2003 1 34 PM MN backup2 gt 17 August 25 2003 1 34 PM A Mos AAA Show XML Files 5 August 25 a August 25 2003 1 50 PM 2003 1 50 PM 10 Select the MR HD100 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 v 4 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 MR HD100 metadata function 12 Click the Choose button MR HD100 Media Recorder 178 13 Destination Untitled Project 1 3 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Non Linear Editors NLEs The Import XML window appears Import XML Source Footbal xml lAnmla YMI Intorrhanno Farmat varsinn 41 gt Sequence Settings 14 Default 15 M Override wi
15. new file no dropped frames 38 NFR 3 32172 determine NLE format 34 eliminates pre editing 1 format options 24 format display 90 formats 5 frame rates 16 M2T 5 RAW DV 16 setting format 34 NLE 56 139 171 determine compatible format 34 editor 171 fields metadata 74 file transfer rate 4 file transfer asynchronous 6 Final Cut Pro 56 import reel folder 131 importing xml file 50 match metadata fields 75 metadata 44 46 50 metadata fields 74 native format DV25 1 native format hd 1080i 1 native format hd 720p 1 structured files 117 template 44 74 timeline 142 xml file import 50 no disk detected 187 no space left 187 no tape 36 non linear editing See NLE normal 86 87 normal recording 36 normal control 85 NTSC 37 number clip 80 volume 80 O operation control 32 defaults 32 external 37 mode 84 85 mode NFR format 90 mode rec format 90 mode timecode 92 NFR format 32 no tape 36 rec format 32 rec mode 32 86 status 80 timecode 32 organize automatically 117 MXF 132 reel 131 structured files 117 P PAL 37 25p 35 password essid 109 pause button 12 play button 11 playback 42 embedded DV timecode 81 reel 80 status 80 PN audio mute 187 power adapter 2 battery pack li ion 2 battery low 20 button 10 cable 2 connector 15 Index consumption 20 external dc device 20 FireWire 15 input 11 18 volt dc 5 reset 10 pre rec cache 86 production 49 post 50 pre 49 ProxSys Media Transfer Uti
16. 1 Assign Custom Metadata on the Fly 2 UNDACKINO A A A eg 2 Features eros A A eee dees 3 Overview of this Guide oooooooooooooo o 7 a Slat tae ates nahn tn hee eee eee os a 9 Physical Description and Controls 10 Front View Controls o oo oooooo 10 ISP eee eee eee ee eer eee ee ere eee 10 POWER Oeste ten ee elias 10 Record Play Controls 11 ROCO AA A DES 11 SIOD maon dunia Gutta E AN 11 A ta eens deed a E ane Se EA 11 PAUSE oi inici 12 Scroll Select Wheel and Soft Navigation Keys 12 Scroll Wheel and Select key 13 Right Soft Button 13 Left Soft Button o 13 Up Soft Button Next Video Clip 13 Function keyS ooooooooooooooo 13 UNIELEDS curacao aes hee ace a eee 14 Disk Activity conspira ria 14 Battery Charge oo ooooooo 14 Top View Input Output and Power Connectors 15 Power 11 18V DC 0 00 00 0 2 ee 15 Video I O IEEE1394 Camera FireWire Connector 15 MR HD100 Media Recorder Xi Table of Contents DV AUdIO add Sete Ged wee be vs oe gee 16 Computer I O USB20 16 Powering the MR HD100 00005 17 Connecting the MR HD100 to AC Power 17 Battery Operations 0 0000 cece eee 17 Installing a Battery 17 Removing a Battery 18
17. 2 Roster Consents A Master Comment 4 A Comment B A Use the Entry page to enter metadata for a video clip Verify that the desired template is selected and appears in the Default Template field A template must be selected before recording or playback begins Initially the Entry tab appears blank however once the MR HD100 is in Record Pause or Playback mode the template s fields appear and are active It is possible to add metadata to a clip after itis recorded by setting up the Entry page and then entering Playback mode In addition the Entry provides an information bar where the current MR HD100 status Rec Play Pause Stop current timecode and track number are displayed MR HD100 Media Recorder 55 Metadata Entry Export Admin FS 5 Portable DTE Recorder Final Cut Pro Export Export By Track 20030724 135747 v O 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 Y Add Export Matching Edit Export Matching for Template Baseball Edit Export Matching Use Export to manually export video clip metadata files from the MR HD100 database to User accessible xml files The file name of the xml file identifies it as belonging to a specific video clip Export creates xml metadata files for specific NLEs for example Final Cut Pro or from a Custom user
18. 5 Portable DTE Recorder FOCUS Stop Counter 00 00 00 00 Track N A Default Template FCP Example Y 2 00 02 06 29 Track 1 002 Default Template FCP Example Rec Counter 5 gt closeup Shottake 3 Lognote 6 Good 4 Master Comment 1 variable light 4 Master Comment 2 Master Comment 3 Master Comment 4 Clip Comment 1 Clip Comment 2 Description The style of MR HD100 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 3 Begin to record or playback or enter Stop Wote 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 57 Metadata 4 p Enter data into the metadata fields This sets the video clip based metadata The type of data entered depends on the type input allowed by the field variable predefined and mixed For definitions of input types see Creating A Custom Template on page 66 Click Update Set timecode markers It may be necessary to set 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 Ge
19. 56 page 58 page 59 page 60 page 61 page 64 page 66 page 69 page 70 page 71 page 72 page 72 page 73 page 74 page 76 MR HD100 Media Recorder 45 Metadata Overview MR HD100 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 ereatest number of users enterprise wide Descriptive metadata can include e Name of released project e Subject tags sports medicine history and such e Name of videographer e Location of recording e 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 e Library archive number e Project ID MR HD100 Media Recorder 46 Metadata Structural Structural metadata is video clip bas
20. 571 7688 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 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder ji LEGAL NOTICES Regulations and Safety Focus Enhancements Inc 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell CA 95008 Model Number MR HD100 Media Recorder Date of Manufacture Reference the Serial Number label attached to the unit BAT T 0012 01LF Accessory Part Number ASYF 1323 01LF Date of Manufacture Reference the Serial Number label attached to the unit Batteries 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 reasona
21. Automatic te alll Related Tasks AP Unsecured wireless network ES Y m 5 Unsecured computer to computer network ad 3 Learn about wireless networking Change the order of preferred networks Change advanced settings 4 Click on Wireless Network Connections The Wireless Network Connection window opens 9 Click on FS5 6 Click the Connect button This connects the computer to the MR HD100 When the connection is made the signal strength bars in the MR HD100 listing go green and a message appears 7 Click on the MR HD100 again to reselect MR HD100 Media Recorder 154 MR HD100 with Other Devices Two messages appear in sequence Wireless Network Connection You are connecting to the unsecured network FSS test Information sent over this network is not encrypted and might be visible to other people Connect Ary Wireless Network Connection The selected network FSS 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
22. HD100 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 MR HD100 to record clips of up to 1 5 hours in length Wote UDF Perm Default Set to Read Only When using Mac OS10 5 and UDF Perm is set to Read Write it may take several minutes for the disk drive to mount on the computer Setting to Read Only permits faster mounting times UDF and 720p 50 60 Quicktime Recording The maximum record times in UDF mode for 720p50 60 QuickTime recordings is 45 minutes in duration Other UDF formats are 90 minutes MR HD100 Media Recorder 142 MR HD100 with Other Devices Initial Setup The MR HD100 can be accessed by computer in three ways e Directly by USB cable e Through a wired ethernet network e Through a wireless network MR HD100 to Computer Video I O Computer 1 0 IE 1394 USB 2 0 ABEL 5 J pi j 5 ii a B a i a 4 r CAD Db WY MIDE IC CONTROL COMPUTER IC cee JA a T f 2 1 With MR HD100 powered off connect the MR HD100 through its COMPUTER I O USB 2 0 port to the computer system Use either e USB 2 0 type A to A cable provided with the unit 2 Power up MR HD100 3 Mount the MR HD100 drive on the computer For more information see Mounting to Windows and MAC on page 158 MR HD100 Me
23. HD100 menu system provides access to all the functions available in the unit Each of the screens below except the Welcome and Home screens which come up automatically when the unit starts are accessed by pressing the left or right soft buttons on the Scroll Wheel For more information on each function go to the chapter MR HD100 Functions on page 77 Anote O Returning to the Top of the Menu or to Home screen To get to the top of any menu press the Left soft button To get back to the Home screen e Highlight the screen title at the top of the screen e Press the Select soft button MR HD100 Media Recorder 23 Quick Start Main Screen Feature Selection WELCOME Only appears for a few seconds on power up HOME Gateway screen for all functions it displays disk and operational status OPERATION For more information see OPERATION Screens on page 83 MODE CONTROL REC MODE REC FORMAT NFR FORMAT TIMECODE MR HD100 Media Recorder 24 REC PLAYER HDD mount to computer function NORMAL EXTERNAL SYNCRO NORMAL RETRO CACHE RETRO DISK SNAP DV mode only TIMELAPSE DV mode only DV HDV Depends on REC FORMAT setting DV Raw DV AVI Type1 AVI Type2 Canopus AVI Matrox AVI Quicktime MXF M2T QUICKTIME MXF TC EXT TC REC RUN TC FREE RUN TC REGEN Main Screen SYSTEM SETUP Feature Quick Start Option Selection For more information see Setup Screens on page 42 DA
24. HD100 to AC power before upgrading A secure power source is necessary Download the latest upgrade file to a local computer Rename the upgrade file to mr hd bin 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 MR HD100 to the local computer using the USB 2 0 cable provided with the MR HD100 Access the MR HD100 root directory Go to OPERATION gt MODE and select HDD see MODE on page 84 Copy or drag the mr hd bin file to the MR HD100 root directory Exit the MR HD100 from HDD mode and navigate to the Utilities menu MR HD100 Media Recorder 133 MR HD100 Functions 8 Select the utility Upgrade 9 Press F3 YES The UPGRADING screen appears This screen continues to display until the upgrade completes This process may take approximately 10 minutes 10 On successful completion of the upgrade the MR HD100 displays the message UPGRADE COMPLETE and automatically restarts 11 Format the unit once the MR HD100 has rebooted UPGRADE ABORT If the upgrade fails the MR HD100 displays the message MR HDIOO ProD UPGRADE If the upgrade aborts 1 1 Re mount the MR HD100 to a computer 2 Verify that the upgrade file name is mr hd bin and that it is in the MR HD100 hard drive s root directory 3 Dismount the MR HD100 from the computer 4 Retry initiating upgrade
25. HD100 web page and database Select the metadata template to use Place the MR HD100 in Record mode and begin recording Set metadata values for clip Connect Using Wireless First it is necessary to connect to the MR HD100 using wireless networking see FS 5 to a Managed Wireless Network on page 140 or FS 5 Peer to Peer Networking Wi Fi on page 142 MR HD100 Media Recorder 163 MR HD100 with Other Devices Logging Metadata While Recording Logging Metadata 2 FOCUS RR Woda Reo ar Coun 00 00 00 00 Track 1 001 Default Template FCP Example B Poll Timeout s FCP Example Y Football Weather Poll Interval Stop s Poll Interval Rec s Content based Metadata 1 Access the MR HD100 using the iPod browser The MR HD100 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 MR HD100 is set to the QUICKTIME DTE format either DV or HDV format e AUTO
26. 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 30 Quick Start 9 Use the Down soft button to select the TIME setup screen and press the Right soft button The following screen appears MR HDIOO ProHo TIME Tele 00 00 00 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 date For more information on the Setup function refer to the section SETUP Screens on page 94 8 Return to the Home screen MR HDIOO ProHo STOP LY al 7 OUICKTIME 1 COUNTER 00 00 00 00 DISK 1 434min SYNC DIP DV DD LOCK For more information see Home on page 79 for more details MR HD100 Media Recorder 31 Quick Start 9 Press the Right soft button on the Scroll Wheel once to display the OPERATION menu MR HDIO0 ProHo OPERATION CONTROL NORMAL REC MODE NORMAL REC FORMAT HDV NFR FORMAT QUICKTII TIMECODE EXT TC By default the MR HD100 is setup for the most typical recording situations The Operation defaults are MODE REC PLAY See MODE on page 84 CONTROL NORMAL See CONTROL on page 85 REC MODE NORMAL See REC MODE on page 86 REC FORMAT HDV See
27. Offense Incomplete 20030825 204132G01 Offense Complete v E 20030825 204149G01 Defense Complete Quarterback Injury Caution Bad Language gt E 20030825 204254G01 Offense Fumble Metadata Values 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 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 To view the clip drag it into the viewer window The MR HD100 s capability of recording in native QuickTime HDV format using Native File Recording 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 180 Non Linear Editors NLEs E Name v Master Comment 1 Master Comment 2 v E Football E 20030825 204053C01 Offense Complete v 20030825 204149G01 Defense Complete erback Injury Caution Bad Language Quarterback Injury Caution Bad Language gt EJ 20030825 204254G01 BOO 0030825 204149G01 in Untitled Project 1 TC Dependent Metadata AE A AE a PR Marker Name and Comment Jooo IN and OUT Mar
28. Recorder 38 Quick Start EXTERNAL Recording External control permits the MR HD100 to control the camcorder functions during record and playback 1 2 Verify that the MR HD100 is in Stop mode From the MR HD100 Home screen press the Right soft button several times until the OPERATION screen appears NORMAL EXTERNAL SYNCRO Use the Down soft button to select Control The default value is NORMAL Use the Down soft button to select EXTERNAL Press the Scroll Wheel Select key The Operations screen appears Press the Left soft button twice to return to the Home screen The screen returns and a STOP indicator appears in the upper left hand corner Next to it is an E indicating that MR HD100 is now in external control of the camcorder record and playback functions Proceed with recording 1 On the MR HD100 press Record The MR HD100 begins to record The timecode value displays on the screen and the image appears in the camera s LCD display Press Pause Il once to put the MR HD100 in STOP mode Press Pause ll again and the MR HD100 begins to Record again in the same clip Press Stop E to stop the recording Press Record to begin a new clip MR HD100 Media Recorder 39 Quick Start SYNCRO Recording Syncro recording allows the MR HD100 to mimic camcorder operations by monitoring the state of the camcorder s tape recorder controls Wote Syncro For Camcorders Without External Tri
29. Syncronized Recording page 27 Playback page 27 MR HD100 Media Recorder 9 Quick Start Physical Description and Controls Front View Controls MA HDI00 Probi lt lt Unit LEDs Disk Activity red e PLAY 1 003 Battery Charge green COUNTER Display gt als 00 00 05 14 DISK 1 172 min Function keys STRE TA E a F1 F2 F3 F4 Soft Nav Key Scroll and Select Wheel Use to Use to Navigate menus Navigate menus Set values Modify values Display Active Display that shows menus and recording information such as timecode file format metadata and folder assignments Power The Power key provides two functions 1 Power ON MR HD100 2 Power OFF Press the key to shut down During power off the MR HD100 beeps indicating that it is turning off 3 Reset Is a function of turning off the MR HD100 MR HD100 Media Recorder 10 Quick Start Record Play Controls Stop Hp gt 3 Ta Pause Use these keys to control MR HD100 playback and record functions Typically these functions are used while on the HOME Screen Record e Press Record when the MR HD100 is in Stop mode to start recording Wote 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 Stop m While in the Home screen and in any Record and Play modes press the Stop key to Stop
30. 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 MR HD100 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 Unpacking Verify that the MR HD100 has the following items 1 MR HD100 unit 2 Li lon battery pack BAT T 0012 01LF Accessory Part Number ASYF 1323 01LF 3 Power adapter with connector cable PWRS 0038 03 4 Cable power If required for included power supply 5 Cable USB 2 0 A A CBLA 0166 01LF 6 Cable Firewire 6 pin to 6 pin CBLA 0165 01LF 7 Cable Firewire 6 pin to 4 pin CBLA 0164 01LF 8 WiFi dongle ASYF 1343 01LF or ASYF 1344 01LF 9 Camera mount cradle ASYF 1342 01LF 10 User Guide MANL 1144 MR HD100 Media Recorder 2 Introduction Anote Missing or Damaged Components If there are missing or damaged items contact Focus Enhancements Support for assistance USA Email support focusinfo com Telephone 1 763 398 1658 EMEA Email techsupport como com Phone 49 4307 8358 58 www como com www focusinfo com Features The MR HD100 offers the following features e Direct To Disk Acquisition Especially equipped camcorders permit the use of Native File Recording NFR Technology to record directly fro
31. a function assigned to F1 key is active e Y Syncro e E External Wireless Network Connected Symbol indicates that MR HD100 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 Time Remaining on the disk F1 Functions with EXT as the default refer to Functions Screen on page 52 for more information F2 Functions with DISP as the default refer to Functions Screen on page 52 for more information F3 Functions with LOCK as the default refer to Functions Screen on page 52 for more information F4 Functions Reel Display 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 LIST mode the REEL appears in brackets for example REEL This area is blank 1f NO REEL has been selected DISP information field that displays data type DISP information field that displays current NFR format Recording Format MR HD100 Media Recorder 80 MR HD100 Functions DISP display Information Fields It is necessary for the F2 function button be set to DISP before using the following feature Use the DISP function button to display current operation information fields 12 and 13 The data shown depends on the mode of operation DV or HDV Pressing
32. absolute timecode 81 active display 10 adapter 802 11b g 6 dongle 16 power 2 USB 6 16 adhoc 114 Apple XML Interchange Format see AXIF asynchronous 16 asynchronous file transfer 6 audio DV25 16 HDV 16 Matrox AVI 168 message 187 Index muted vfr mode 187 auto mark 118 auto org 71 72 117 176 disable 132 AVI canopus 3 matrox 3 168 AVI1 3 AVI2 3 35 24p 3 AXIF 47 53 61 63 173 175 B battery charge LED 14 charge level 14 charging 18 charging via FireWire 18 data 19 error message 187 external de device 20 gauge life 80 installing 17 low power 20 misuse 19 release button 18 removing 18 symbol 14 broadcast 109 111 button battery release 18 pause 12 play 11 stop 11 MR HD100 Media Recorder index 1 Index C cable FireWire 4 6 pin 2 FireWire 6 6 pin 2 15 power 2 USB 2 0 A A 2 cache retro 5 camcorder connecting to MR HD100 22 display timecode 81 camera connector 15 Canopus 3 charge battery LED 14 levels 14 charging battery 18 clip delete 135 display set user bit 81 number 80 repair 130 timeline 142 connecting to camcorder 22 connector camera firewire 15 power de 15 control 32 button battery release 18 display 85 down 13 down soft button 12 function 13 left soft button 12 13 23 menu modes 33 mode external 33 85 mode normal 85 mode syncro 85 modes 24 next video clip 13 pause 12 play 11 power 10 previous video clip 13 record 11 rec pause 11 MR HD100 Med
33. defined template NLE 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 176 The application automatically locates the associated video clips and imports them into the editor browser From there the User can insert the xml template and video files into the Final Cut timeline Using the attached metadata the User can review the metadata in the Final Cut browser and use NLE to search for and through the video clips For more information about NLEs refer to Non Linear Editors NLEs on page 171 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 56 Metadata Entering Metadata This procedure assumes that there is a ready to use template for instance the FCP Example supplied with the MR HD100 and that it is not necessary to modify it or create a new one Use the following steps to enter metadata during Record Play and Stop modes 1 Open the metadata function using a web browser and the MR HD100 web based interface Initially the Entry page is empty Entry Export Admin FS
34. discharged battery and the dongle the MR HD100 automatically reduces the amount of the charging current so that the total current through the adapter never exceeds approximately 0 6 Amps MR HD100 Media Recorder 21 Quick Start Connecting MR HD100 to DV HDV Camera Before performing this procedure make sure you have installed and charged the battery see Installing Removing the Battery Pack on page 20 1 Connect the supplied FireWire 1394 cable to the DV I O connector on the top of the MR HD100 1 Locate the FireWire DV iLink or similar connector on your video camera It is located in different places depending upon the brand of camera If you are unclear of its location consult your video camera manual Wote MR HD100 Supplied with Two FireWire Cables The MR HD100 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 2 Connect the other end of the FireWire IEEE 1394 cable to the video camera 3 Turn on the camera 4 Turn on the MR HD100 MR HD100 Media Recorder 22 Quick Start MR HD100 User Interface MR HDI00 ProHD STOP a QUICKTIME 1 COUNTER 00 00 00 00 DISK 1 434min SYNC DISP DVD REELS MR HD100 ProHD MR HDI00 ProHiD UTILITIES OPERATION BAA ue NORMAL NORMAL REC FORMAT HDV NFRFORMAT QUICKTIM TIMECODE EXT TC MR HDIO0 ProHD MR HD100 ProHD FUNCTIONS VN LCD BRIGHT KEY BRIGHT ALARM The MR
35. ele 100 TESEI as aren ii 101 A A A diode EA aces 102 TC MODE NTSC only 3046 eiii 103 RETRO CACHE outra 6 4 e aia 104 RETRO DISK geminae i thd e one ee non 104 TIMELAPRSE ts cave wid nd eres 105 EXDIANANON meani ve adow y ad coh Yt 105 PLAY MODE curia 106 MR HD100 Media Recorder XIV Table of Contents PLAY FRON aerea Eros see tate 107 UDFES PERM iure dieta Gack dk 108 Maximum Recording Times in UDF Mode 108 NETWORK senoidal cd N REA soar Petes 109 PADDR sienes sec cee piece Gee a 110 IP MASK ete pate arene d Soe ed h 110 BROADCAST astas Wee ee Sets Ed ua 111 GATEWAY scsi 111 BOO arar 112 A A ent ca A 113 WIEN MODE ccs Ok Oe Be ets See MES 114 EU sn ss Sa ee eae Sra tae ape ea Baten ee 115 PIP PASS catarsis as 115 WEB ses rec ts S Gans es ee eee 116 AUTOVORGS 25 5e eke a A else eet 117 AUTO MARK oca cdas 118 REELSIPREE titan dada ais 119 FUNCTIONS Screens 00000 eens 120 FUNCIONS LIST 4 ia doen ta a ees 121 Assigning Clips to Reels 124 BANK cata chic dhe acne Aid dd a A eS 125 UTILITIES Screens 2s faseesven dS eden sr ood tebe 126 FORMAT hoc nvoe tou id A 127 REPAIR DISK 264 440s eee tu ben bre ees 128 REPAIR CLIP cdi aa aot a ad 130 PILE NAME adsense ook a e 131 ORGANIZE REEL isa wee Se ee 131 ORGANIZE MXF gt rs gt e eee bc 132 URSGRADE it is O a ao de 133 UPGRADE ABOR ori 2 bano lo Ye 134 DELETE CUP y da 135 system Reset 1 eee 136 DIAGNOS
36. football game NET Friendly Predefined Value Name 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 MR HD100s e 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 iPod iTouch the videographer or editor connects to the MR HD100 via wireless peer to peer network and accesses the Metadata templates through the MR HD100 web server see Connect Using Wireless on page 163 Logging consists of selecting the appropriate template for the clip entering information into the metadata fields and saving in the MR HD100 database see Logging Metadata While Recording Logging Metadata on page 164 e 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 176 e Continuing with Post Production Tasks Once in Final Cut the video and its metadata are available for post production MR HD100 Media Recorder 174 Non Linear Editors NLEs Overview of XML This section applies to Final Cut Pro 5 1 and later Using the MR HD100 Export function creates a pair of associated files video clip and metadata document file that is in the Apple XML
37. for logging is later exported to a standard Apple xml file for direct import into Final Cut Pro or a ProxSys media asset management system For more information see Final Cut Pro on page 172 Custom Template The MR HD100 provides the capability for the User to create custom templates by modifying the FCP template or entering unique fields into an empty template Imported Templates The MR HD100 has the capability of importing templates created and exported from other MR HD100 units NM Format Function May Remove Custom and Imported Templates Depending on the Templates setting in the Format function the Custom and Imported templates may be removed and only the default template will remain see FORMAT on page 127 As a precaution Export and archive all non FCP Example templates After formatting it is necessary to re import them MR HD100 Media Recorder 48 Metadata Video Production E Janeenennes Wired or Wireless m 4 network Media Server m Non Linear Editor ya Pre production Pre production includes the setup of equipment for recording the production see Connecting MR HD100 to DV HDV Camera on page 22 and defining the metadata template s used its metadata fields and values In addition it is possible to match metadata fields in the file to specific metadata fields in a different template For the MR HD100 this involves 1 Set up the xml metadata template e Using the MR H
38. 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 MR HD100 begins repairing the file A status screen displays the progress of disk repair and at completion displays the message e Complete indicating Repair Clip was successful e Aborted indicating that there were errors and the repair did not complete 4 Press BACK to return to the Utilities menu Note aaam After Using REPAIR CLIP Move Content and Re Format After using the REPARI CLIP utility the content must be moved from the MR HD100 s drive and the utility FORMAT run before resuming recording Refer to Format Disk on page 81 MR HD100 Media Recorder 130 MR HD100 Functions FILE NAME MR HDIOO ProHo FILE NAME CLIP Clip Number 20080630 091 5 alt Smam Original Clip Name This function displays a file name but does not permit changing it 1 From the Utilities screen 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 screen ORGANIZE REEL MR HDIOO ProHo ORGANIZE REEL COMPLETE This function places all files identified as a REEL clip during reco
39. list of options and the Select key to Exit input mode e Return to Home Screen When at the top of a menu pressing the Select key returns the display to the Home screen 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 Left returns the display to the Home screen Up Soft Button Next Video Clip When in a menu pressing the Up soft button moves the cursor upwards in the menu When in the Home screen 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 screen pressing the Down soft button returns to the previous clip Function keys Below the MR HD100 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 screen and to assign metadata The function of these keys changes depending on the options displayed on the LCD MR HD100 Media Recorder 13 Quick Start Unit LEDs MR HDI00 ProHiD Disk Activity LED State Indicates Red Flashing Disk activity Battery Charge LED State Indicates Off Powered Off Adapter Connected No Battery Green Charging Cycle Completed Green Slow Flashing Charging fast
40. minutes MR HD100 Media Recorder 108 MR HD100 Functions NETWORK MR HDIOO ProHo NETWORK MANUAL DHCP Select the method to use to assign a network IP address to the MR HD100 e MANUAL When MANUAL IP is selected the MR HD100 automatically fills in a default value for IP ADDR 192 168 1 1 IP MASK 255 255 255 0 BROADCAST 192 168 1 255 GATEWAY 192 168 1 1 ESSID FS5 e DHCP Default Select if IP address is automatically assigned by the network DHCP server MR HD100 Media Recorder 109 MR HD100 Functions IP ADDR MR HDIO0 ProHo IP ADDR ae When set to DHCP the address is 0 0 0 0 Default is 192 168 1 1 IP MASK MR HDIOO ProHo IP MASK 0 0 0 0 When set to DHCP the address is 0 0 0 0 Default is 255 255 255 0 MR HD100 Media Recorder 110 MR HD100 Functions BROADCAST MR HDIOO ProFit BROADCAST 0 0 0 0 When set to DHCP the address is 0 0 0 0 Default is 192 168 1 255 GATEWAY MR HDIO0 ProHo GATEWAY 0 0 0 0 When set to DHCP the address is 0 0 0 0 Default is 192 168 1 1 MR HD100 Media Recorder 111 MR HD100 Functions ESSID MR HDIO0 Proli ESSID F2 EDIT ESSID Tnique Name FI INSERT F4 DELETE Set the ESSID Extended Service Set Identifier depending on how it is used e Peer to Peer connections where the ESSID must be the same for all members of the network e Infrastructure network where the ESSID dist
41. other metadata fields Add a comment Click on the Mark 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 used 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 MR HD100 database MR HD100 Media Recorder 167 MR HD100 with Other Devices DV File Types RAWDV AVI Type2 or 24p AVI Type2 Canopus AVI Matrox AVI Video File Types and Name Formats Name Format Extension YYYMMDDHHMMSSb01 YYYMMDD HHMMSSb01 YYYMMDD HHMMSSm01 This file has a separate wav audio file per track QuickTime or 24p Quicktime OP Atom YYYYMMDD HHMMSSp01 YYYYMMDD HHMMSSLO1 mxf YYYYMMDDHHMMSSRO1 mxf where p is video L is the left audio channel R is the right audio channel MXF P2 HDV File Types M2T YYYYMMDD HHMMSSX01 m2t MXF QuickTime AUTO ORG and REELS Note aaam MR HD100 Video Clips in Reel Folder MR HD100 permits the storing of video clips in either the standard file folder or a REEL folder If video clips have been assigned to a REEL the MR HD100 reminds the videographer to run AUTO ORG before attaching the MR HD100 to a computer MR HD100 Resolution and Frames e M2T or QUICKTIME MOV filename format YYY
42. 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 Data Type Data Description COUNTER Shows frame count of current video clip during record or playback REMAINING Record counts down number of available frames remaining as time on a specific disk Playback displays time remaining of the current clip DV NTSC or PAL or HD see note following this table 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 92 Playback displays the embedded DV timecode value in a particular track UB NTSC displays the Frames per Second input stream Displays the set user bit value in a particular clip A user bit value must be added for this to display refer to UB SET on page 102 ABSOLUTE Displays an absolute timecode value for the particular session the sum of all COUNTER timecodes on connected volumes MR HD100 Media Recorder 81 MR HD100 Functions Wote DV NTSC or PAL and HD The information displayed in fields 11 and 12 depends in part on which Recorder Mode is set DV RECORDER Line 11 displays the Standard Digital SD video format It can not be changed HD RECORDER Line 11 displays the HD resolution of the current track which depends on the camcorde
43. viciado eo rae eee 136 A aaa eee a ee eae ee oe 137 VOTO a dead act ee a 137 MR HD100 with Other Devices 139 Windows and MAC Operating Systems 141 FAT SZ bel Deo e o a a 141 UDR o A A as 142 MR HD100 Media Recorder XV Table of Contents Wilal SOUP oben fede come teow Ss books Ue ee eas 143 MR HD100 to Computer 143 MR HD100 to Wired Ethernet Network 144 MR HD100 and FTP 04 144 MR HD100 to a Managed Wireless Network 145 MR HD100 Web and FTP 145 MR HD100 Peer to Peer Networking Wi Fi 146 EXAM DIC yuca anar ae toad os 146 setting MR HD100 146 Setting Up iPod Touch or iPhone 149 setting Up a Mac 0 0000 151 Setting Up aPC XP 0 153 Completing Network Setup 156 Wireless Network Status 157 Mounting to Windows and MAC 158 Select HDD MODE 00005 158 Mounting and Dismounting the MR HD100 159 WINDOWS sus doviis twee Babe ites eee aes 159 Close MR HD100 Directory and Dismount From Win COWS dust sae ates io bas 160 MAC aaa da ak eats 161 Close MR HD100 Directory and Dismount From MAC 162 iPod Touch and the MR HD100 163 Connect Using Wireless 163 Logging Metadata While Recording Logging Metadata 164 Content based Metad
44. with other clips Track processes applied to video sequences for example chromakey effects MR HD100 Media Recorder 51 Metadata Logging Onto the MR HD100 Web Server Logging onto the MR HD100 web server provides access to the metadata settings and logging functions The pages and functions available depend on the type of device accessing the MR HD100 1 Connect the MR HD100 to a wired or wireless network through its USB port using an USB to Ethernet adapter or the 802 11b g wireless dongle provided with the MR HD100 Depending on the type of connection refer to the following MR HD100 to Wired Ethernet Network on page 144 MR HD100 to a Managed Wireless Network on page 145 MR HD100 Peer to Peer Networking Wi Fi on page 146 2 Determine the MR HD100 s IP address see IP ADDR on page 110 3 Open a web browser and enter the MR HD100 s IP address in the browser s Address window The Entry page appears FS 5 Portable DTE Recorder enhancements Stop Counter 00 00 00 00 Track 1 001 Default Template FCP Example v Description Scene Loo Shottake Lognote A Good Master Comment 1 Master Comment 2 E Master Comment 3 Master Comment 4 OoOo Comment A Ll Comment B This is the first page that a PDA type device displays The first time that the Entry page appears it displays the default template MR HD100 Media Recorder 52 Metadata Metadata
45. 0 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 e All the captured frames are recorded in a single clip e The time between recording periods can be set in frames seconds minutes and hours e The maximum time between recorded frames is 24 hours MR HD100 Media Recorder 105 MR HD100 Functions PLAY MODE MR HDIOO ProHo SETUP PLAY MODE PLAY CLIP LOOP CLIP PLAY ALL LOOP ALL Play Clip Default In this mode the MR HD100 plays the selected clip from start to finish when you press the PLAY button At the end of the particular clip the MR HD100 pauses Loop Clip In this mode the MR HD100 plays the selected clip from start to finish Immediately after completing the clip the MR HD100 begins playing the clip again without a pause It stays in this state until stopped PLAY ALL In this mode the MR HD100 plays the entire contents of the disk all clips in order from start to finish At the end of the last clip the MR HD100 pauses LOOP ALL In this mode the MR HD100 plays the entire contents of the disk all clips in order from start to finish At the end of the last clip the MR HD100 begins to play from the beginning of the first clip again without a
46. 3 date 30 duration timelapse 89 length retro cache 87 length retro disk 88 NFR format 34 record play mode 33 recording format 34 time 30 timecode mode 35 setup auto mark 118 auto org 117 broadcast 111 essid 112 ftp 115 ftp pass 115 gateway 111 key 113 network 109 reels pref 119 UDF fs perm 108 web 116 wifi mode 114 setup menu overridden 35 SNAP DV 86 record DV 89 soft button down 12 13 left 12 13 23 right 12 13 23 up 1213 software error wrong id 187 status 137 LED 14 operation 80 stop button 11 structured files automatically organize 117 organize MXF 132 synchronize 11 syncro control mode 85 recording 36 40 symbol 80 system diagnostic 136 firmware version 137 information screens 82 reset 136 status 137 upgrade 133 upgrade abort 134 T tapeless operation 36 tc depend 60 181 temperature error message 187 template create 53 custom 48 custom creating 66 default 48 52 61 defining fields 172 deleting 48 54 disabling field 62 duplicating 60 64 exporting 54 76 Final Cut Pro 61 friendly name 180 id 59 import 54 imported 48 importing 69 job specific 47 Index new creating 60 NLE 44 74 timecode based 44 web page 53 XML Apple 47 time remaining on disk 80 timecode based 47 display 10 92 embedded DV timecode 81 ext tc 32 41 92 external device 81 external recording 39 free run 93 markers 181 metadata tc depend 60 multiple modes 5 normal record
47. 8 00 Displayed in Home screen ON ON OFF AUTO LCD BRIGHT 16 1 16 KEY BRIGHT 16 1 16 ALARM ON ON OFF STOP NO VIDEO NO VIDEO EXT CTL OFF OFF PAUSE FRAME FILE 00 00 00 00 MR HD100 Media Recorder 94 Item UB SET TC MODE RETRO CACHE RETRO DISK TIMELAPSE PLAY MODE PLAY FROM MODE UDF FS PERM NETWORK IP ADDR IP MASK BROADCAST GATEWAY ESSID KEY WIFI MODE FTP FTP PASS WEB AUTO ORG AUTO MARK REELS PREF Default 00 00 00 00 NON DROP 5 seconds 1 minute 00 00 00 00 PLAY CLIP TRACK READ ONLY DHCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FS5 MANAGED DISABLED FS ENABLED ENABLED DISABLED FOLDER TEMPLATE MR HD100 Functions Options Comments DROP NON DROP PLAY CLIP LOOP CLIP PLAY ALL LOOP ALL TRACK REEL READ ONLY READ WRITE MANUAL DHCP When set to DHCP 0 0 0 0 When set to MANUAL 192 168 1 1 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 1 255 When set to DHCP 0 0 0 0 When set to MANUAL 192 168 1 1 MANAGED ADHOC PEER TO PEER P2P MR HD100 Media Recorder 95 MR HD100 Functions SET DATE MR HDIO0O ProHo Default is 06 15 08 SET TIME MR HDIOO ProHo TP TIME Ept O0 00 00 7 Default is 08 00 00 Wote Date and Time Must Be Set The date and time must be set They are used in the MR HD100 file naming function MR HD100 Me
48. ANIZE MXF UPGRADE DELETE CLIP SYSTEM RESET DIAGNOSTIC STATUS VERSION Default UDF Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable MR HD100 Media Recorder 126 Comment Backup data before using No Undo Maximum record times for 720p50 60 QuickTime is 45 minutes Other UDF formats are 90 minutes Use to repair the file structure of hard drive Use to repair the end of a damaged video clip Displays the number assigned to the video clip Places all Assigned To Reels video clips into proper folders Some NLE s require this utility to organize their structured files Upgrades the unit software Deletes and removes selected clip from unit No Undo Resets unit to factory defaults Use to assist Focus Technical Support in diagnosing issues Provides details of power state and internal temperature of unit Displays the current software version for the unit MR HD100 Functions FORMAT MR HDIOO Prol FORMAT WARNING FORMAT WILL F i ERASE ALLDATA PE ormat Type FORMAT TYPE EEA ARA TEMPLATES CAW PRESS YES TO FORMAT Templates TAB YES BACK CLEAR RETAIN Prevent lost frames due to file fragmentation by formatting the MR HD100 before each recording session Save Files Before Formatting The formatting process erases all d
49. Backlight at max 12 0V 0 285A 3 42W 0 398A 4 77W idle LCD Backlight at max MR HD100 Media Recorder 188 Technical Specifications 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 Operation When operating the MR HD100 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 The Linksys dongle uses approximately 1 35W This represents about 30 of the power budget when not charging the batteries When charging the batteries the MR HD100 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 MR HD100 automatically reduces the amount of the charging current so that the total current through the adapter never exceeds approximately 0 6 Amps Warranty e MR HD100 one year limited MR HD100 Media Recorder 189 MR HD100 Media Recorder 190 Numerics 10801 1 50 82 50 60 3 60 82 480p 60 82 576p 50 82 720p 1 24 82 25 3 82 30 3 82 50 6 82 108 142 60 6 82 108 142 802 11b g 6 A
50. D100 has both the battery and AC power installed This indicates that the battery is receiving a charge e When the battery is charged the battery charge symbol in the LCD is solid green e Anuncharged battery takes 2 3 hours to charge with the unit powered off e The battery provided with the MR HD100 can supply power to the unit 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 Warning Do Not Use Unapproved Battery Chargers Use of battery chargers not approved by Focus Enhancements could cause the battery to catch fire or explode MR HD100 Media Recorder 19 Quick Start Low Battery Power During Operation If during operation the MR HD100 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
51. D100 web based interface open the metadata template on a laptop or PDA e Setup the metadata template values and settings by logging into MR HD100 s web server using a com puter or laptop Template settings and metadata resides on the MR HD100 in the MR HD100 database in the directory log fs_3 db Production Production involves the includes 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 49 Metadata For the MR HD100 this involves 2 Record video During recording use the MR HD100 s web server interface and template to log predefined or dynamically input metadata values Playback video During playback use the MR HD100 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 MR HD100 database into a format that can be used with an NLE or ProxSys Media Asset Management system along with the recorded content For the MR HD100 this involves 5 Export metadata from MR HD100 database to xml file Export metadata from the MR HD100 database to an xml file using either the AUTO ORG function automatically exports an xml file based on the current t
52. DD MODE page 158 Mounting and Dismounting the MR HD100 page 159 Windows page 159 MAC page 161 iPod Touch and the MR HD100 page 163 Logging Metadata While Recording Logging Metadata page 164 Video File Types and Name Formats page 168 AUTO ORG and REELS page 168 Mounting Hardware page 169 MR HD100 Media Recorder 139 MR HD100 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 MR HD100 s NFR functionality eliminates the capture stage All that is necessary is the moving of the video files from the MR HD100 to a computer To do this e Connect the MR HD100 directly to a computer through a USB A A connection e Mount the MR HD100 to the computer s file system e Use the MR HD100 HDD Bypass mode refer to Initial Setup on page 143 for more information The MR HD100 is compatible with any computer system that can read FAT 32 or UDF volumes see FAT32 on page 141 and UDF on page 142 MR HD100 Media Recorder 140 MR HD100 with Other Devices Windows and MAC Operating Systems The MR HD100 s default file system is UDF Universal Disk Format However the MR HD100 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 O
53. E 7 2 2008249AM_ File Folder Pd sas 04 7 2 2008 2 49 AM File Folder Aue Sas 7 2 2008 2 49 AM File Folder ae qt A Sas 7 2 2008 2 49 AM File Folder o 907 7 2 2008 2 49 AM File Folder a Bl MMC SD t ans 7 2 2008 2 49AM File Folder E CompactFlash J 5209 7 2 2008 2 49AM File Folder 5 provado di 3 2 20080702 030204 01 7 3 2008 11 10 AM File Folder snl mage 3 log 7 2 2008 12 47PM File Folder id cakes F Desktop DB 480KB 7 2 2008249AM File oS ee ee Bl Desktop DF 64KB 7 2 20082 49AM File e F 5083004 0 6 FCP Example xml 15KB 7 3 2008 11 17AM Safari Document Pr H grade 1KB 7 2 20089 47AM File leson webiP Y Hi fElLAsTCUP TXT 1KB 7 2 2008 3 02AM TextDocument 1 Open the Windows file system via MyComputer Windows Explorer or a similar Windows application 2 Locate the MR HD100 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 4 E SmartMedia K Sl MS MS Pro L 4 3 DVD RAM Drive M a e Removable Disk N lt gt FS083004 0 0 al ao a3 G4 5 O 6 OD 7 as 9 O 20080702 030204 01 x Name Size Date Modified Type aj 20080702 030205L01 mxf 8 485 KB 7 2 2008 3 04AM MXF File ts 20080702 030205p01 mxf 316 674 KB 7 2 2008 3 04 AM MXF File 3 20080702 030205R01 mxf 8 485 KB 7 2 2008 3 04AM MXF File
54. ELS REEL Increments current reel number RO Marks Current Clip to Reel 0 R1 Marks Current Clip to Reel 1 R2 Marks Current Clip to Reel 2 R3 Marks Current Clip to Reel 3 R4 Marks Current Clip to Reel 4 R5 Marks Current Clip to Reel 5 R6 Marks Current Clip to Reel 6 R7 Marks Current Clip to Reel 7 R8 Marks Current Clip to Reel 8 R9 Marks Current Clip to Reel 9 No Function DISP Toggles the different TC display modes Default MR HD100 Media Recorder 121 MR HD100 Functions CTN LOCK UNLK Locks the buttonpad Default toggles between LOCK and UNLK lt Unlock gt F4 LOCK LOCK UNLK Locks the buttonpad toggles between LOCK Default and UNLK lt Unlock gt MR HD100 Media Recorder 122 MR HD100 Functions wens apenas MR HD100 Media Recorder 123 MR HD100 Functions Assigning Clips to Reels Current Reel Function Bar Y 2 SYNC REELS R1 1 R2 2 F4 Assigned to R3 3 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 119 When a disk is formatted the MR HD100 creates 10 folders numbered 0 9 on the disk Each folder is a REEL Optionally another set of reels folders 0 9 can be created within each of the original reels For example REEL 1 has a sub REEL 2 which is designated 1 2 Reels can be assigned to a clip during record stop or playback The function keys can be set to assign video clips to partic
55. FOCUS an cements MR HD100 Media Recorder MR HDI00 ProHD gt PLAY Tae COUNTER QUICKTIME User Guide MANL 1144 02 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 2008 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder i LEGAL NOTICES Contacting FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS USA Office Hours Monday through Friday 8 00 AM to 5 00PM Central Time Email support focusinfo com Telephone 1 763 398 1658 Fax 1 763
56. HD100 Media Recorder 6 Introduction Overview of this Guide This user guide is divided into the following chapters Quick Start page 9 This chapter describes how to setup and use the MR HD100 Metadata page 43 This chapter provides a definition of metadata and how it can be used MR HD100 Functions page This chapter provides detailed information about each of the MR HD100 functions MR HD100 with Other Devices page 139 This chapter describes how to connect the MR HD100 to Windows and Mac computers Non Linear Editors NLEs page 171 This chapter provides information about integrating the MR HD100 metadata capabilities with specific Non Linear Editing NLE Systems Technical Specifications page 183 MR HD100 Media Recorder T MR HD100 Media Recorder 8 Quick Start Quick Start provides the information necessary to start using the MR HD100 as quickly as possible This chapter covers the topics Physical Description and Controls Front View Controls page 10 Top View Input Output and Power Connectors page 15 Powering the MR HD100 page 17 Connecting the MR HD100 to AC Power page 17 Battery Operations page 17 Connecting MR HD100 to DV HDV Camera page 22 MR HD100 User Interface page 23 Record and Playback page 29 Power On MR HD100 page 29 Select Record Play Mode page 33 Select the Recording Format REC FORMAT page 34 Set Date and Time page 30 Record with the MR HD100 page 36 Manual Recording page 27
57. Interchange Format AXIF Final Cut supports documents in the Final Cut Pro XML Interchange Format which is a variation of AXIF and is able to open view parse and edit the MR HD100 xml metadata document By importing video clips and their MR HD100 metadata xml documents into Final Cut it is possible to improve post production workflow e Production companies often use 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 The interchange format document is edited together with MR HD100 footage into a sequence before each shot e 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 175 Non Linear Editors NLEs Importing Video Clip and Metadata To begin 1 Connect the MR HD100 to the Final Cut Pro computer using a USB 2 0 A A cable Verify that the MR HD100 has AUTO ORG enabled Mount the MR HD100 as a drive on the MAC see Mounting to Windows and MAC on page 158 Locate the MR HD100 s drive and root directory MAC the MR HD100 drive appears on the desktop Window use the file browser to locate the MR HD100 drive Find the template xml file 4 MR HD100 Drive GB 20030825 203852 01 Desktop DB Desktop DF
58. L COMPUTAY IO a 4 Video lO FireWire Computer lO USB 2 0 1 x 6 pin IEEE 1394a Inputs Outputs Video e 1x 6 pin FireWire IEEE 1394a connector with restraining latch e Connector does not accept or provide power MR HD100 Media Recorder 184 Technical Specifications NFR Video Formats e SD e DV25 Frame rates 480i 30 fps 480p 24 and 30 fps 5761 p O 25fps e HD HDV Frame rates 720p O 24 25 30 50 and 60 fps 10801 24F 30F 50 and 60 fps Audio Embedded in the FireWire signal e DV25 Embedded 2 channel 16 bit 48kHz Embedded 4 channel 12 bit 32kHz e HDV Embedded 2 channel MPEG 1 Layer 2 Timecode Embedded in FireWire or through external serial port Timecode can be generated on a single MR HD100 and passed to additional MR HD100 units using either a serial control cable with a splitter or using a 802 11g dongle connected to the USB 2 0 port Data I Os USB 2 0 e 1x Asynchronous USB 2 0 port Type A connector w power out 500mA max and locking latch TBD Also able to accept power when connected to a computer Power from computer limited to 500mA maximum for powering the unit e Does not charge battery e Connect 802 11b g wireless LAN compatible devices MR HD100 Media Recorder 185 Technical Specifications Disk Drive e Capacity 60GB or 100GB e Form Factor 1 8 e Formatting UDF e Speed 4200 RPM e Type PATA IT series NFR File Formats Sup
59. OO ProHo DIAGNOSTIC LEWEL 00 A DO NOT CHANGE THE SETTINGS OF THIS FUNCTION This function is included to assist Focus Enhancement Technical Support diagnose problems that may occur with the MR HD100 MR HD100 Media Recorder 136 MR HD100 Functions Status MR HDIOO ProHo The MR HD100 Status screen provides details of the systems power state as well as internal temperature This screen may assist Focus Enhancements Technical Support in determining power and thermal problems with your unit Version MR HDIOO ProHo VERSION 4 0 0 00000000 NTSC MR HD100 The Version screen displays e MR HD100 Firmware version e Video Standard of the unit e MR HD100 model MR HD100 Media Recorder 137 MR HD100 Functions MR HD100 Media Recorder 138 MR HD100 with Other Devices Once video clips are recorded to the MR HD100 they can be edited in most computer based DV HDV NLE systems This section contains Windows and MAC Operating Systems page 141 MAC OS and Windows page 137 FAT32 page 141 UDF page 142 Initial Setup page 143 MR HD100 to Computer page 143 MR HD100 to Wired Ethernet Network page 144 MR HD100 to a Managed Wireless Network page 145 MR HD100 Peer to Peer Networking Wi Fi page 146 Setting MR HD100 page 146 Setting Up iPod Touch or iPhone page 149 Setting Up a Mac page 151 setting Up a PC XP page 153 Completing Network Setup page 156 Mounting to Windows and MAC page 158 Select H
60. ORG is enabled look in the SETUP menu MR HD100 Media Recorder 164 MR HD100 with Other Devices 7 Nue MR HD100 Media Recorder Tar 00 00 16 06 AS Play Offense lt 8 _ Result q Offense 7 Y Defense Updati Special Teams Other 6 Putthe MR HD100 into Record mode and start recording The Settings page on the iPod now shows e MR HD100 Status is recording e Current timecode e 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 early they appear This page is for logging clip based non TC Depend timecode dependent metadata 8 Enter the metadata e For open data fields click on the field depending on the data type the iPod keyboard or number pad appears e 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 MR HD100 database This metadata applies to the entire clip MR HD100 Media Recorder 165 MR HD100 with Other Devices Once logged st
61. Pages and Functions MR HD100 Metadata has four pages representing specific functions that are divide into two groups User and Admin To display the hidden group click on the User or Admin tab e User group includes the pages Template for creating and managing templates Settings template export import and reel matching parameters e Admin group includes the pages Entry for entering and setting metadata values in a template Export for specifiying the export of metadata based on template type Template Template Settings FS 5 Portable DTE Recorder Template Name New ICE 38 Apple XML Interchange Format fe Duplicate a Based on Display Template FCP Example Delete Template Sort Field Name Friendly Name TC Depend Input Style Predefined Values Action Scene Click to edit No Mixed Input Remove Disable Not accessible with PDA type devices Use the Template page to create modify and manage the metadata templates stored in the MR HD100 database e Display an existing template e Enable or disable specific metadata fields on a template e Edit predefined values for specific fields e Duplicate an existing template and assign it a new name e Create a new template using either the Apple XML Interchange Format or a Custom format MR HD100 Media Recorder 53 Metadata Settings Template Settings User FS 5 Portable DTE Recorder FOCUS Reel Matching
62. 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 28 Quick Start Record and Playback Before using the MR HD100 set up the unit as outlined in the following sections Set Up the MR HD100 page 29 Power On MR HD100 page 29 Set Date and Time page 30 Select a DV HD File Format page 34 Set Time and Date page 34 Record with the MR HD100 page 36 NORMAL Recording page 38 EXTERNAL Recording page 39 SYNCRO Recording page 40 Playback with the MR HD100 page 42 The values set in these procedures are fixed and persist through power cycles To change them repeat the steps outlined above Set Up the MR HD100 Power On MR HD100 1 Press the Power key for more than one second and release it 2 The Welcome screen appears and displays while the MR HD100 initializes MR HDIOO Proli ProF Media Recorder MR HD100 Media Recorder 29 Quick Start Set Date and Time Note emmm Date and Time Must Be Set The date and time must be set because they are used in the MR HD100 file naming function 1 Press the Right soft button several times until the SETUP screen appears 05 28 08 08 31 15 LCD BRIGHT KEY BRIGHT ALARM 2 Use the Down soft button to highlight the date and press the Select key to access the Set Date screen MR HDIOO ProHo 3 Use the Right and Left soft buttons to highlight the
63. REC FORMAT on page 90 NFR FORMAT QUICKTIME See NFR FORMAT on page 90 TIMECODE EXT TC See TIMECODE on page 92 If it is necessary to change any of these settings refer to the following few pages MR HD100 Media Recorder 32 Quick Start Select Record Play Mode MR HDIOO ProD MODE 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 Select the Control Mode MR HDIOO ProHo CONTROL NORMAL EXTERNAL SYNCRO This determines which controls the MR HD100 s or the camera s are used during either recording or playback see CONTROL on page 85 Select the mode to use and the display returns to the OPERATION menu EXTERNAL control mode controls the MR HD100 from the camera and is the recommended control mode for all JVC Pro HD camcorders whether using tape or no tape Make sure that the camcorder s DV control port is turned on MR HD100 Media Recorder 33 Quick Start Select the Recording Format REC FORMAT MR HDIOO ProHo REC FORMA DV HDV This determines which recording format DV or HDV the MR HD100 uses The camera must support the recording format selected Select the format type and the display returns to the OPERATIONS menu Select the NFR Format MR HDIO0 ProH
64. S 10 x Read Write Read Only MAC OS 10 5 Leopard Read Write Read Write Note Improving Mounting Time for Mac OS 10 5 and Later When there are a large number of files on the MR HD100 and it is set to UDF Read Write mode it can take several minutes for mount the MR HD100 to the Mac desktop To shorten mounting time set the MR HD100 to Read Only FAT32 The FAT32 file system limits file size to a maximum of 2GB or approximately 9 minutes of recording time fiNote_ Recording Time Depends on Recorder Mode and Resolution The number of minutes per 2G file depends upon the recorder mode and resolution e DV 9 minutes e 720p MOV 10 minutes e 720p M2T 13 minutes e 10801 M2T 9 minutes e 10801 MOV 8 minutes 1080 60i or 7 5 minutes 1080 50i MR HD100 Media Recorder 141 MR HD100 with Other Devices When clips exceed 9 minutes in length the MR HD100 automatically creates a new file without dropping any frames The two files have the same root filename but have different two 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 MR HD100 and import them directly into the NLE bin This makes clips immediately available in the NLE timeline The high transfer speed of the MR
65. SSID to browse available networks e Insure that the KEY is set The KEY is the wireless network password SETUP gt NETWORK gt KEY This is WEP encryption only MR HD100 Web and FTP Like the wired network the MR HD100 can be accessed by web browser or FTP MR HD100 Media Recorder 145 MR HD100 with Other Devices MR HD100 Peer to Peer Networking Wi Fi Peer To Peer is the ability to connect the MR HD100 with other Wi Fi capable devices without going through a separate wireless router This permits the videographer to use MR HD100 s metadata function in the field with a minimum of equipment the MR HD100 and another WI FI device It is necessary to establish an ad hoc peer to peer network the connection between MR HD100 and other Wi Fi capable devices are networked only for the duration of the session and while they are in Wi Fi range Wote aaam 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 chipset One of the following USB dongles is provided with the MR HD100 e ASYF 1343 01LF e ASYF 1344 01LF Example This example uses an iPod Touch and a Wi Fi capable Mac running Safari Setting MR HD100 1 Connect an approved 802 11 USB dongle to the MR HD100 2 Power up MR HD100 MR HD100 Media Recorder 146 MR HD100 with Other Devices 3 Goto the SETUP gt NETWORK and Select MANUAL MR HDIOO P
66. T selected and determine which video is output from the MR HD100 when using the Search Index Soft button to view recorded clips In DV Mode the options are e FRAME Default Displays the first frame of the clip e GRAY Displays a black frame e NO VIDEO DV only Video output is OFF In HDV mode e NO OUTPUT The camcorder LCD displays its default screen MR HD100 Media Recorder 99 MR HD100 Functions EXT CTL MR HDIOO ProHo EXT CTL OFF PAUSE FRAME FILE These external control options permit the use of a device to control the MR HD100 using a simple contact closure e 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 MR HD100 Control port In Local mode select this item to control the MR HD100 with the optional wired remote control unit refer to page 94 The following options permit control functions to occur from a simple contact closure e PAUSE Controls Pause and Resume during a record or playback session e FRAME DV Mode Only Captures a single frame of video and records it to a file Each time this function is triggered it sequentially adds another frame to the same file until stopped e FILE Creates a new file during a record session without losing any frames MR HD100 Media Recorder 100 MR HD100 Functions GSR 00 00 00 00 Default is 00 00 00 00 The Timecode Set parameter stores a user
67. TE TIME LCD LCD BRIGHT KEY BRIGHT ALARM STOP EXTL CTL TC SET UB SET TC MODE RETRO CACHE RETRO DISK TIMELAPSE PLAY MODE PLAY FROM UDF FS PERM NETWORK IP ADDR ON OFF AUTO 1 through 16 1 through 16 Does not include Scroll Wheel ON OFF FRAME GRAY NO VIDEO OFF PAUSE FRAME FILE DROP NON DROP If MR HD100 in EXT TC TC Mode has no effect O to 10 seconds 0 to 392 minutes Based on 100GB drive other models may vary Set duration between single frame captures DV mode only PLAY ALL PLAY CLIP LOOP CLIP LOOP TRACK PLAY TRACK PLAY REEL READ ONLY READ WRITE DHCP MANUAL When DHCP is set IP ADDR IP MASK BROADCAST and GATEWAY are assigned by the host router Manual or DHCP MR HD100 Media Recorder 25 Quick Start Main Screen FUNCTIONS Feature IP MASK BROADCAST GATEWAY ESSID KEY WIFI MODE FTP FTP PASS WEB AUTO ORG AUTO MARK REELS PREF Selection Manual or DHCP Manual or DHCP Manual or DHCP Set manually Set manually WEP encryption only MANAGED ADHOC P2P DISABLED ENABLED Default ftp FS FS ipaddress Sets FTP password for Default is FS FTP function DISABLED ENABLED DISABLED ENABLED DISABLED ENABLED FOLDER TEMPLATE 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 F
68. XF on page 132 MR HD100 Media Recorder 161 MR HD100 with Other Devices Close MR HD100 Directory and Dismount From MAC Dismount MR HD100 Before Powering Off It is important to dismount the MR HD100 from the Mac system BEFORE powering down the MR HD100 To dismount the MR HD100 from a Mac 1 Select the MR HD100 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 particular disk drive 3 Itis now safe to remove the MR HD100 Wote aaam Eject Shortcut for Two button Mouse If the Macintosh is equipped with a two button mouse the following keyboard shortcut is available e Right click the MR HD100 icon on the desk top e Select the Eject function from the pop up menu MR HD100 Media Recorder 162 MR HD100 with Other Devices iPod Touch and the MR HD100 3 4 5 The MR HD100 s internal web server MR HDI00 ProHo stop database and wireless connectivity provide m P QUICKTIME 1 001 U 00 00 00 00 the ability to use the iPod iTouch or other DISK 1 433min PDA to log video clip metadata while recording in the field During the recording the clip metadata is stored in the MR HD100 database Later the clip and its metadata are downloaded to a NLE for editing A summary of the steps for logging metadata are Connect to the wireless network on which the MR HD100 is operation Use the iPod browser to access the MR
69. YM MDD HHMMSSX01 m2t or mov where the X is a letter indicating the resolution of the captured video file The table below lists letters and associated resolutions Not all MR HD100 Media Recorder 168 MR HD100 with Other Devices HDV camcorders support these resolutions Resolution Resolution 720p 23 976 fps 1080i 23 976 fps 720p 24 fps 1080i 24 fps 720p 25 fps 1080i 25 fps 720p 29 97 fps 1080i 29 97 fps 720p 30 fps 1080i 30 fps 1080i 50 fps 1080i 59 94 fps 1080i 60 fps 720p 50 fps 720p 59 94 fps 720p 60 fps 756p 50 fps 480p 60 fps rxqamnmpeoawnio The 576p 50 fps and 480p 60 fps resolutions are not supported in the HDV QUICKTIME format The unit will not record these resolu tions camera when in HDV QUICKTIME format MR HD100 Accessories Check www focusinfo com for information about MR HD100 accessoreis MR HD100 Media Recorder 169 MR HD100 Media Recorder 170 Non Linear Editors NLEs This section provides MR HD100 information specific to supported non linear editors Also check the Focus Enhancements web site www focusinfo com for the latest updates In this section Final Cut Pro page 1 2 MR HD100 NFR Workflow page 172 Overview of XML page 175 Importing Video Clip and Metadata page 1 6 Viewing a Clip page 180 MR HD100 Media Recorder 171 Non Linear Editors NLEs Final Cut Pro MR HD100 NFR Workflow Traditional File Based Workflow Tr
70. a is an important part of modern video production Metadata is information that is attached to a content file video graphic audio etc and describes some characteristic or attribute of the content In the case of video the metadata is either timecode or video clip based The purpose of metadata is to uniquely identify each content item creating a data hierarchy that can be used to search for and group content in as many useful ways as possible The advent of tapeless based acquisition devices like the MR HD100 which is able to produce files in a variety of video formats makes the proper labeling of video content critical Efficient handling of content within NLE systems as well as easy content retrieval in asset management or archive solutions depends on the use of metadata Many standards of metadata types and labels have been developed The most commonly used is the Apple XML Interchange Format which is supported by the MR HD100 For metadata to be useful it must reflect the processes and vocabulary of the organization using it The easiest and most recognizable metadata implementation is to use simple descriptions about the content e g what is the scene what is the production name take number good shot etc This can be the same type of descriptive tags that are added to the content when using a NLF s log and capture or log and transfer windows MR HD100 Media Recorder 43 Metadata The MR HD100 Metadata utility is a web b
71. ache 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 captured by the video camera during pauses To initiate Retro Cache 1 Pressing Record e and the MR HD100 goes into REC PAUSE mode and starts caching video When caching the Home screen displays MH STOP REC PAUSE and aC Pressing Record e a second time 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 104 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 10 seconds MR HD100 Media Recorder 87 MR HD100 Functions RETRO DISK The Retro Disk mode records video in a continuous loop to a user defined portion of disk space Pressing record e 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 e When calculating the amount of hard disk space needed for a Retro Disk record session always include additional space beyond the
72. aditional 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 is 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 digital 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 MR HD100 and Content Based Workflow The MR HD100 combines Native File Recording NFR technology and integrated metadata logging to create content based workflow that is significantly more efficient than the file based method The MR HD100 provides the ability to video content and related metadata that can be downloaded ready to edit into the Final Cut Pro editor Content based workflow involves e 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 172 Non Linear Editors NLEs e Creating Metadata Template Taking the information generated during project definition the editor cre
73. aintenance 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 e Retain Documentation Place documentation in a secure place for future reference on operating and safety instructions e Follow All Operating and Safety Instructions e Pay Attention to All Warnings Warnings are provided to protect the operator the equipment and content MR HD100 Media 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 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 per
74. and seamlessly appends the Retro Disk session to the beginning of the new clip e Retro Disk Mode This mode insures that action at the beginning of video clip is not missed In Retro Disk mode the MR HD100 is in a state similar to Pause except that it is continuously recording video in a loop of user defined length from 1 to 392 minutes The length of the loop depends on the amount of disk drive space available When active recording starts the MR HD100 creates a new clip and seamlessly appends the Retro Disk session to the beginning of the new clip e Scene Marking Reels This allows categorizing video clips into pre named folders on the disk during a shoot e Snap and Timelapse Record DV Only e Universal Disk Format UDF Large disk storage capacity through use of UDF Single DV HDV file recording times of up to 90 minutes 720p50 60 QuickTime recording time 45 minutes Automated new file creation at large file boundaries Read Capability on Windows XP and Read Write Capability on Mac OS 10 5 and Windows Vista f FAT32 optional e Wired or Wireless Networking Set up and log metadata while shooting through the MR HD100 s USB 2 0 interface Mount the MR HD100 on either wired or wireless networks using USB 2 0 wired or wireless 802 11b g network adapters provided with the MR HD100 In addition this permits the asynchronous file transfer of clips from the MR HD100 to a NLE system or PX Media Server o2079 MR
75. as the IP e ae address 192 168 1 50 Bluetooth 3 Network Name FSS t 6 KeySerial e Mi Ask to join new networks db si Known networks will be joined automatically gt If mo known networks are available you will A USAL nee 13P1 Oa be asked before joining a new network 1 gt e re RS y Built i eWire v la vor Connected gt a P3 m M Show AirPort status in menu bar Advanced 7 1 Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Revert Apply 5 Select AirPort network icon ON appears MR HD100 Media Recorder 151 MR HD100 with Other Devices 6 Verify that the MR HD100 ESSID selected in Step 2 is the current Network name If it is not select it 7 Click the ADVANCED button 8 Or Network gt AirPort C AirPort TCP IP JONS WINS AppleTalk 802 1X Proxies Configure IPv4 Manually 34 9 10 J gt gt iPv4 Address 192 168 1 50 11 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 12 router 192 168 1 1 Configure IPv6 Automatically B Router IPv6 Address Prefix Length N _ Cancel f ox 4 13 8 Click on TCPIIP 9 Set CONFIGURE Ipv4 to MANUALLY 10 Enter a new IP Address under IPv4 ADDRESS It should be within the IP range set on MR HD100 and on other Wi Fi devices connected to the ad hoc network 11 Set SUBNET MASK to the same value that is set on MR HD100 12 Set ROUTER to the IP Address of MR HD100 13 Press OK 14 Pr
76. ased application that provides the user the ability to e Add video clip based and timecode based metadata to video clips during recording or playback e Use a default or custom metadata entry templates e Export clip based and timecode based templates to ProxSys Media Servers and NLE applications Note MR HD100 Web server and Database Provide Metadata Functions The MR HD100 has a resident web based Metadata application that permits the configuring of metadata templates and metadata logging using a simple web browser Connect to MR HD100 s web server using the USB2 to 802 11 WIFi dongle provided with the unit or a USB2 to Ethernet adapter Any device with networking capabilities and web browser functionality computer laptop PDA etc can log into MR HD100 s web server MR HD100 Media Recorder 44 This chapter contains Overview Metadata Categories Templates Video Production Logging Onto the MR HD100 Web Server Metadata Pages and Functions Template Settings Entry Export Entering Metadata saving Metadata Reel Matching and Templates Creating A Template Creating A New Template Duplicating a Template Creating A Custom Template Importing MR HD100 Templates Removing Metadata Fields Making Metadata into XML Files Export Final Cut Pro Export Generic Export Export Matching Exporting a Template Metadata page 46 page 46 page 4 page 49 page 52 page 53 page 53 page 54 page 55 page 56 page
77. ata 164 Timecode based Metadata In and Out Markers 166 Video File Types and Name Formats 168 AUTO ORG and REELS sure NE 168 MR HD100 Accessories o ooocoocoooonooo 169 Non Linear Editors NLES 171 Ea CUCF O a 28 ciiiek tesa aa hres dee ec eh ie cae 172 MR HD100 NFR Workflow 172 Traditional File Based Workflow 172 MR HD100 and Content Based Workflow 172 Overview of XML 1 aana 175 Importing Video Clip and Metadata 176 Viewing a Clip o ooococonononono o 180 MR HD100 Media Recorder xvi Table of Contents Technical Specifications o oo 183 Physical Description o ooooooooooo 183 User Interface est Dar a oe ae hod oaks 183 Metadata comu saab a 183 COMPIANCO recae sica dla ls Se Yd wee es 184 GONMECIONS Ai A is a a 184 Inputs Outputs sr booed eee se eb ed ee Be te 184 VCO tatiana aa nb ak a 184 NFR Video Formats lt 185 AUTO A A AA a ee a EA 185 FMVS COGS ag ee tn Ss arar ad ca heme me 185 Ala lOs ria ada 185 DS A ea ah hes dy aioe eat dean elle 185 DISK DIVO it ad dean 186 NFR File Formats Supported 186 Error Messages 2 0 0 cee ees 187 Data GRC EMOS dina wale hd er Cie oe a 187 Environment Lo 188 POWER aan lado es 188 WV QUAY sas Land ec dal Aue dia Bek em Saad 189 MAOK arg eee test at eee ra
78. ata on the disk and is not reversible Backup all files and clips on the MR HD100 before formatting This selection formats the disk as follows 1 From the Utilities screen Select Format 2 Select the type of formatting UDF or FAT The format type is shown in the blue field 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 9 Select YES to begin formatting A status screen displays progress of the formatting and at successful completion the display returns to the Utilities menu The MR HD100 issues an error message if format does not complete successfully 6 After formatting reboot the MR HD100 To return to the Utilities menu without doing a format press the F4 BACK key MR HD100 Media Recorder 127 MR HD100 Functions REPAIR DISK MR HDIOO ProHo REPAIR DISK PRESS YES TO REPAIR DISK YES BACK Use this function if a recording session does not complete properly and there is a question that the file may be damaged For example recording terminates due to a sudden loss of power to the MR HD100 Repair Disk scans the entire disk drive checking for and repairing file errors and incomplete files When the file is repaired it can be used in the NLE system Wote mmmn Corrupted Files May Need More Repairs After running Re
79. ates xml metadata templates that reflect the project s content structure These templates are created using a computer networked to the MR HD100 The MR HD100 has a web server that provides a web interface for creating and managing templates The templates are stored in the MR HD100 s database see Creating A Template on page 60 To assist the template author the MR HD100 provides a Final Cut Pro example template and a set of Apple XML Interchange Format metadata fields that can be adapted to a specific project s requirements Most of these metadata fields will be familiar to Final Cut Pro users they are the same values that are used in Final Cut Pro s Log and Capture window within Final Cut Pro Template Settings User FS 5 Portable DTE Recorder enhancements Template Name New EEGA Apple XML Interchange Format lt Duplic Display Template Field Name Friendly Name Click to edit No Descriptic Tt edit No pcene Click to edit Shottake Click to edit No Lognote Click to edit No t 1 Click to edit No Master Comment 2 Click to edit No Master Comment 3 Click to edit No Master Comment 4 Click to edit No Comment A Click to edit No Comment B Click to edit No Name Click to edit Yes Comment Click to edit Yes Apple XML Interchange Format Fields Final Cut Pro Log and Capture MR HD100 Media Recorder 173 Non Linear Editors NLEs For example here is a possible template for shooting a
80. ble 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 actions MR HD100 Media Recorder lil LEGAL NOTICES e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that used by the receiver e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Compliance MR HD100 is a device marketed for use in industrial or business environments The MR HD100 complies with the regulations the following testing agencies Australia and New Zealand European Union MR HD100 Media 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 risk of electric shock to persons In the MR HD100 Documentation Caution Title This symbol indicates important operating or m
81. 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 14 Quick Start Top View Input Output and Power Connectors Video 1 0 Computer 1 0 IEEE 1394 USB 2 0 Power p DC 11 18V sA s of VIDEO IO CONTRO COMPUTER IO gt Power 11 18V DC 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 MR HD100 with professional battery power systems Video I O IEEE1394 Camera FireWire Connector e DV HD Video I O e 6 pin IEEE 1394a connector e Isochronous 19 8 25Mbp s DV or HDV video I O MR HD100 supports 1080i 720p video I O when used with HDV camcorders equipped with a 1394 connection Note amamma Powering the MR HD100 Via the FireWire Connection The MR HD100 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 and it is Not Possible to mount the MR HD100 to a computer using the FireWire connection MR HD100 Media Recorder 15 Quick Start DV Audio Audio is embedded in the FireWire signal
82. ck Add The new template appears with all of the metadata fields found in the parent template e The new template s name appears in the Display Template dropdown menu 9 Determine which fields are active in the template It is 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 64 Metadata The Edit Predefined Values dialog box appears 9 7 8 5 nei Sort Field Name Friendly fame TC Depend Input Stjjle Predefin4 A Values Scene Click to edit No Mixed Ir put L Edit Predefined Mixed W ut Edit Predefined Shottake Mixed h put Edit Predefined f Edit Predefined Edit Predefined Values for a of Template Edit Predefined FCP Baseball Edit Predefined Value Action ll Edit Predefined Disable 3 At Edit Predefined Sort Value Action 1 Remove 2 Remove 7 Add and Remove predefined values Enter values one at a time and click on Add Add values in the order they are to appear 8 Click on X to close the Edit Predefined button 9 Optional Replace the metadata item s Field Name witha more meaningful Friendly Name Click on Click to Edit in the Friendly Name column A text field a
83. con wine 73 Export Based on Template 73 Export Matching ss asar aaa Ake aoe aa 14 Exporting a Template o ooooooooo 76 MR HD100 Media Recorder xiii Table of Contents MR HD100 Functions 0 0000 ee eee 77 General Screen Information 78 VVGICOME 2 45 so 665 laa a ia 19 HOME slide eee wwe eon ee ee 19 DISP display Information Fields 81 MR HD100 System Information Screens 82 OPERATION Screens e o 83 MODE 00d rra drid dc aed dea 84 EXITING HDD sida CR BE ede 84 CONTROL us ass test Aires Aree Wie eae Me ie 85 REG MODE dunas tad md 86 NORMAL Record o 87 RETRO GCAGCHE dagua oa ata d Bite ce le 64 ita 87 Setting Length of RETRO CACHE 87 RETRO DISK iaa ia a ad das 88 Setting Length of RETRO DISK 88 SNAP Record DV modes only 89 TIMELAPSE DV mode only 89 Setting Duration of TIMELAPSE 89 REC FORMAT cir ida de desd wade 90 NER FORMAT vesical aaa ab Be 90 DV FOMALS 0 5 ica at bai das 91 HDV Formats 91 TIMECODE aseado rasca dade a a a a A 92 SETUP SClECNS varada gray ate ue ed a an 94 SET DATE panda a e bo a a 96 SETTIME dira rd da 96 EGD A E erate Pa ecco dts Be 97 LCD BRIGHT sanidad bie eon Rhee ee A Oe le 97 KEY BRIGHT 22463 fue ate ads dd as 98 A E A AN 98 O O 99 EAT GIE cima da aid end sacas
84. corrupted CRC s are caused by any of the following e Computer hard drive e Computer hard drive copying the files e Computer port e Computer file system corruption e Cable FireWire or USB MR HD100 hard drive e MR HD100 port e MR HD100 file system corruption MR HD100 Media Recorder 187 Technical Specifications Environment Operating Temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F e Storage Temperature 20 60 C 4 140 F e Ambient Operating Humidity Within 10 to 85 relative humidity Shock Drop Test Operating 50cm Non operating 100cm Power e Main unit 11 18V DC Low power consumption less than 3W during record e Removable and rechargeable Li Ion battery pack Capable of more than 3 hours of continuous record operation Battery charger built into the unit e Supplied external AC adapter with restraining mechanism e Accept receive power via USB 2 0 port Maximum 2 5W 500mA Operation Only Does Not Charge Battery e Power From External DC Battery Devices The ability to charge the MR HD100 battery when operating using an external DC battery device is dependent on the load placed on the MR HD100 Consider the following when using external DC battery devices to power the MR HD100 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 Linksys Dongle Notes 144V 0 238A 3 42W 0 328A 4 72W idle LCD
85. d 67 field removing 70 field variable 67 Final Cut Pro 173 friendly name 63 65 180 job specific 47 logging in the field 62 NLE 44 46 50 overview 46 ProxSys Media Transfer Utility 56 saving 58 setting values 54 structural 47 template custom 48 template export 76 template imported 48 timecode markers 181 timecode based 44 updating 58 uses post production 51 video clip based 44 47 metadata settings web page 54 mode control 33 control external 33 display 84 exttc 41 hdd 84 NFR format 34 MR HD100 Media Recorder index 5 Index playback 42 record play 33 recording rormat 34 recording normal 87 recording retro cache 87 retro cache 5 retro disk 6 timecode 35 mpeg1 16 mr hd bin 133 MR HD100 connecting to camcorder 22 database directory 49 interface user 23 logging onto web server 52 menu system 23 metadata export 50 setup 29 template importing 69 web page entry 52 web page export metadata 56 web page metadata entry 55 web page metadata settings 54 web page metatdata 53 web page template 53 web server 52 MXF 3 disable auto org 132 NFR AVID 5 OP Atom 3 organize 132 N navigation menu 13 scroll wheel 12 13 select 12 soft button 12 tips 12 top of the menu 23 network adhoc 114 essid 112 ethernet 144 key 113 MR HD100 Media Recorder index 6 managed 114 p2p 114 peer to peer 114 setup dhcp 109 setup manual 109 USB 6 wired 6 wireless 6
86. d with the unit e AC adapter supplied with the unit e Accepts 11 18 volt DC input e FireWire connection between the MR HD100 and a computer via an active FireWire port with power Using a 6 pin to 6 pin FireWire cable it is possible to power the MR HD100 and charge its battery Wote mmm FireWire Connection Is Not A Data Interface Mounting the MR HD100 to a computer is done exclusively through the USB2 interface Metadata Fast and flexible metadata generation that includes 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 Multiple Control Modes External Normal and Syncro coordinate control between camera and MR HD100 Multiple Timecode Modes External or Internal Free Run Rec Run or Regen Never Miss A Shot MR HD100 s ten second Retro Cache record mode means you are always recording When action happens you know up to ten seconds prior to the event occurring is saved in your clip HD NFR Formats QuickTime MXF Avid and M2T HD NER Retro Cache Mode with 10 Second Cache This mode insures that action at the beginning of video clip is not missed In Retro Cache mode the MR HD100 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 5 Introduction recording starts the MR HD100 creates a new clip
87. de TC from the camera press the DISP key F2 default until the format type appears e g 1080 601 TC Wote EXT TC When in EXT TC mode the MR HD100 follows the camera s timecode and the Drop Non Drop Frame in System SETUP menu has no effect on the recorded video s timecode 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 Screens on page 120 MR HD100 Media Recorder 41 Quick Start Playback with the MR HD100 Verify that both the video camera and the MR HD100 are powered on and that they are connected together with the FireWire cable from the MR HD100 DV IO port to the camcorder 1394 port Wote eamm Feature Availability on PAL Cameras This feature is not available on some PAL cameras 1 Set the video camera to VCR or Playback mode 2 Navigate to the video clip to preview using the MR HD100 Down and Up soft buttons 5 4 Forward Index Backward Index 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 12 for more information on the function of these controls Wote Camcorder Compatibility with External Players Some HD camcorders are not compatible with the external player functions Forward Reverse Search and Pause MR HD100 Media Recorder 42 Metadata Metadat
88. defined timecode in the MR HD100 s non volatile memory This value is available for use by the MR HD100 immediately after exiting TC SET e TC FREE RUN The MR HD100 uses this value on the next recording after it is set in TC SET e TC REGEN This is the starting value when using an empty hard disk drive for recording e TC REC RUN This is the value used to begin every recording session after a power cycle Wote mmmn TC SET and UB SET Can Be Set at the Same Time Both parameters TC SET and UB SET may be set MR HD100 Media Recorder 101 MR HD100 Functions UB SET MR HDIO0 ProHo UB SET Use 00 00 00 00 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 e Timecode values are not set when in TC EXT mode UB Set is an early method or creating simple metadata Professional applications employ user bits to add metadata to recordings to assist in post production For example multiple cameras are used during a shoot Each MR HD100 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 Note mmama TC SET and UB SET Can Be Set at the Same Time Both parameters TC SET and UB SET may be set MR HD100 Media Recorder 102 MR HD100 Functions TC MODE NTSC only MR HDIOO ProHo TC MODE DROP NON DROP These
89. der 68 Metadata 18 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 19 Close the still open Add Metadata Window The template is now ready for use Importing MR HD100 Templates FS 5 Portable DTE Recorder FOCUS Reel Matching Reel Number Template Name 0 FCP Example emplate Export Import mpi Export Template None gt ETEN Status N A HAFocus_Enhancements Manuals MANL 1128_FS 5 Broad successful Click on Import The MR HD100 provides the ability to import templates created on other MR HD100 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 MR HD100 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 69 Metadata 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 Click on the Import button A system message appears below the Browse field indicating that the import was
90. dia Recorder 143 MR HD100 with Other Devices MR HD100 to Wired Ethernet Network This procedure requires the use of a USB 2 0 to Ethernet Extender 1 With the MR HD100 powered off use an USB 2 0 to Ethernet Extender to connect the MR HD100 to the network Power on the MR HD100 and wait for the Home screen to appear Go to the SETUP menu and locate IP ADDR If the network employs DCHP the SETUP options IP ADDR IP MASK BROADCAST and GATEWAY display the network assigned addresses Open an E or Safari web browser Enter the MR HD100 s IP ADDR into the browser s IP address bar and enter The MR HD100 Templates web page opens MR HD100 and FTP To access the MR HD100 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 115 MR HD100 Media Recorder 144 MR HD100 with Other Devices MR HD100 to a Managed Wireless Network A managed wireless network employs a wireless router to manage connected Wi Fi devices The router provides DHCP services the network in a way similar to the DHCP server on a wired network Setting up the MR HD100 is similar to that of attaching the MR HD100 to the ethernet network mentioned before There are a few items to note e Verify that MR HD100 is set to DHCP SETUP gt NETWORK gt DHCP e Insure that the proper ESSID set SETUP gt NETWORK gt ESSID Use E
91. dia Recorder 96 MR HD100 Functions LCD MR HDIOO ProHo These items enable or disable the MR HD100 s LCD backlight e ON Default Permanently sets LCD backlight to ON e OFF Permanently sets LCD backlight to OFF e AUTO Turns off the backlight after one minute On the MR HD100 pressing any button pad button turns the backlight back on Any information screen turns the backlight on LCD BRIGHT MR HDIOO ProHo LCD BRIGHT noo Sets the brightness of the LCD display range of 1 to 16 with 16 the brightest Default is 16 MR HD100 Media Recorder 97 MR HD100 Functions KEY BRIGHT MR HDIOO ProHo p _ KEY BRIGHT oo RA Sets the brightness of the MR HD100 control keys range of 1 to 16 with 16 the brightest This control does not effect the Scroll Wheel brightness Default is 16 ALARM MR HDIOO ProFit ALARM ON OFF Toggle switch controlling the Alarm When the alarm is enabled pressing any button on the MR HD100 produces audio feedback e The MR HD100 alarm triggers when conditions such as low battery charge low disk space or over heating occur e 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 98 MR HD100 Functions STOP MR HDIOO ProHo SETUP STOP NO VIDEO These settings depend on the REC FORMA
92. e dn IR eee rues index 1 MR HD100 Media Recorder xvii MR HD100 Media Recorder xviii Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Focus SPUN ADOS Enhancements MR HD100 Media QUICKTIME Recorder Designed specifically for use Pea with JVC GY HD series Pro HD AS camcorders the MR HD100 combines powerful industry leading Native File Recording with the ability to add metadata to clips in non linear editing NLE and media asset management MAM native formats while you shoot MR HD100 s small size and powerful feature set make it ideal for DV and HDV camcorder owners Native File Recording Eliminates Pre edit Processing The MR HD100 Native File Recording eliminates the need to capture transfer or convert video clips before editing The MR HD100 is a stand alone device that records DV25 HD 720p and HD 10801 video to its disk drive as a NLE native file In HD Recorder mode it has the capability of capturing to disk HD 720p and 10801 video from HDV camcorders equipped with a 1394 interface For most DV and many HDV compatible NLE systems when the disk drive is connected to a computer the clips are immediately available for editing Shoot connect and edit it is now that easy MR HD100 Media Recorder 1 Introduction Assign Custom Metadata on the Fly With the MR HD100 you can personalize and optimize workflow while you shoot With your wireless handheld device or laptop you can access the MR HD100 through
93. eady for use TC Depend and Input Style In AXIF and Final Cut Pro 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 e By default most but not all of the metatdata fields are set as not timecode dependent e All the metadata fields have their Input Style set as Mixed Input which permits the use of both predefined and variable user entered values Final Cut Pro supports these settings because they are template defaults Creating a Custom Template allows the user to set TC Depend and Input Style defaults to other values which Final Cut Pro will then support For more information see Creating A Custom Template on page 66 MR HD100 Media Recorder 63 Metadata Duplicating a Template 1 2 3 4 eme lettings User FS 5 Pol FOCUS ah Template Name z Template Type App FCP Baseball Based on Delete Template Display Template FCP Baseball y Sort Field Name Friendly Name TC Depend Input Style Predefined Values Action Scene Click to edit f No Mixed Input _EditPredefined _ emos Disable Shottake a Ba No Mixed Input a Js Remove A 9 6 5 1 Enter the name of the new template in the Template Name field 2 Place a check mark in the Duplicate check box 3 Select the template to duplicate from the Based On dropdown menu 4 Cli
94. ed and used primarily for storage of objects in the production library and for presentation This metadata assists users during production and post production steps and can be added or changed according to where the content is in the workflow Structural metadata can include e Camera e Clip number e Name of videographer e Project ID e Storyboard frame number e Sequence start stop timecode based e 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 e Fields into which data is entered e Lists of predetermined metadata from which values are selected e Setting the type of metadata timecode based or not It is possible to create both 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 MR HD100 MR HD100 Media Recorder 47 Metadata Default Template The MR HD100 s default template is based on the Apple XML Interchange Format Metadata that is defined in this template and later used
95. ed with MR HD100 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 Sort Field Name Friendl i Scene Click to edit No Mixed Ir put Dis able tf mixed Nut Shottake Mixed hut Edit Predefined Edit Predefined Values for of Template Edit Predefined V FCP Baseball Edit Predefined Edit Predefined 1 2 7 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 The Edit Predefined Values dialog box appears Predefined Values Predefined values offer the User a list of set items that makes logging more consistent and quicker 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 62 Metadata 9 Click on X to close the Edit Predefined button 10 Optional Replace the metadata item s Field Name with a more meaningful Friendly Name 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 MR HD100 database The template is now r
96. efault 80 MR HD100 Media Recorder index 4 G gateway 109 111 H HD formats 3 10801 1 720p 1 HDD 7184 exiting 84 HDV audio 16 formats 91 186 high temperature 187 I i o 15 id gateway 109 IEEE 1394 See FireWire import file xml 50 reel folder 131 template 48 54 69 xml file into NLE 50 incorrect software loaded 187 indicator record mode 86 input power 5 interface user 23 ip broadcast address 111 default address 109 default broadcast address 109 default mask address 109 gateway address 111 iPod MR HD100 163 not accessible 54 page not accessible 53 isochronous 15 K key 113 L LED battery charge 14 disk status 14 left 12 lock 80 log and capture 173 low battery 187 M M2T 3 HD NFR 5 Mac OS 10 5 6 marker timecode 181 marking scene reels 6 mask 109 matching reel 54 59 Matrox 3 AVI 168 menu control 85 home 79 mode 84 naviagtion 23 navigation 13 NFR format 90 operation 32 rec format 90 rec mode 86 setup 31 setup overridden 35 table 24 25 26 27 timecode 92 welcome 79 metadata 5 43 administrative 46 assign 13 auto org creates xml 117 converting into xml 71 data entry web page 55 Index defining fields 172 descriptive 46 edit predefined values 65 entering 57 export 72 export by track 72 export from database 50 export matching 74 export metadata web page 56 F1 13 F2 13 F3 13 F4 13 field name 180 field disabling 62 field mixed mode 67 field predefine
97. emove Pe COMMENT click to edit No Mixed Input Remove Master Comment _ EES FFT Click to edit No Mixed Input Renove Disable Master Comment _ remove iD 3 Click to edit No Mixed Input Edit Predefined Remove Master Comment _ 3 TERR frr Click to edit No Mixed Input Edit Predefined Remove This method uses the Apple XML Interchange Format listed in the Template Type dropdown menu 1 Enter a unique name in the Template Name field 2 Verify that the Display Template field is set to None 3 Place a 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 Wote aaam Final Cut Pro FCP Example Template FCP Example is a generic Final Cut Pro compatible template that employs the standard Apple XML Interchange Format The information logged into these fields is viewable using the FCP application browser window once it is imported into FCP MR HD100 Media Recorder 61 Metadata 6 Verify that the necessary metadata fields are enabled Wote eaaa 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 ne
98. emplates and logged metadata or the manual metadata export function in the MR HD100 s web interface During export it is possible to determine the type of export file to create compatible with a particular NLE or project on a ProxSys media server 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 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 The metadata is now viewable and searchable with links to the video content in the NLE or ProxSys MR HD100 Media Recorder 50 Metadata 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 Metadata can be used to 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
99. er it is first necessary to fully charge the battery Installing a Battery 1 Place the MR HD100 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 the MR HD100 3 Slide the battery forward into the MR HD100 until it latches The MR HD100 uses close tolerances to create a friction fit that holds the battery firmly in place MR HD100 Media Recorder 17 Quick Start Removing a Battery Release Button 1 Depress and hold the Release Buton on the MR HD100 s right side 2 Give the MR HD100 a light straight downward shake the battery loosens and slides out Charging the Battery The battery begins charging anytime the MR HD100 is connected to the AC power adapter that is supplied with the MR HD100 Wote Charging Battery with FireWire Connection The FireWire connection can provide power to the MR HD100 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 18 Quick Start Battery Data e The preferred methods for charging the battery are Connect the AC adapter with the MR HD100 unit powered off This protects the battery by reducing internal temperature Connect the MR HD100 to a computer through an active powered FireWire port The Battery Charge LED flashes whenever the MR H
100. ess APPLY 15 Open Safari on the Mac 16 Enter the MR HD100 s IP ADDR into the browser s IP address bar and enter The MR HD100 Templates web page opens see Metadata on page 43 MR HD100 Media Recorder 152 MR HD100 with Other Devices Setting Up a PC XP tnternet Explorer _ My Documents sl Solitaire Win neces us Microsoft Otice Exc I Documents 2 Outlook 2003 5 My Pictures E Adobe FrameMaker R i T 4x Mado Ensy Tu 4 My Music E Control Panel A x Flo Eda View Fawoms Tools Help Ei Address Convol Pasel Md Eco YoxPad My Networ Places s a c lt PTY PB A winzip 8 0 2 control Panel 2 Microsoft Olico Wor Accosabi Add Adder Admnar Adobe Automate Date and Zi Microsoft Office Acc and G to Category Opsora Hardware Remov Tools Gamma Updaws Time rew 5 gt e e e 4 a so yA Connect To ey ES Ey we G z j S Snagh 8 a Soo Also R Oigimorc Display Folde Forts Game imemot Java a Printers asd Faxes Woema Op ors j Optens ema Wiedows Upda a QA D a 3 es Ud Hep wd Suppor W Help asd Suppoa gt D 2 5 Pu Koyboard Nad Mouse Nero N otwork Pen Tablet J Acrobat Disse PETS BurFogh o onl oup Properties Gi Skype x A gt a C HP Soksos Center Osan B gt ES ES Q Y S ey Prog Phoneand Power Prirtersand QuickTime Regional Scanners Scheduled mene Modem Optens Faxes and Lan andCs Tasks Log or 5 Tun Of Comps 2 U O a Ma Socurty S con S
101. 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 files includes links and metadata for all the clips that were recorded with that particular template loaded e Export Export is a function that allows the User to export the video clips metadata to either Apple XML Interchange Format or a Custom formatted xml document MR HD100 Media Recorder 71 Metadata Export Entry Export Admin FS 5 Portable DTE Recorder FOCUS Final Cut Pro Export Export By Track 20080618 164450 v O Export All Export All Based on Template Generic Export Export By Track 20080618 164450 v O Export All Export All Based on Template Export Matching Add Export Matching for specific export to a Custom Template Type Final CutPro v Template Soccer World Cup Add Export Matching Edit Export Matching for Template Baseball v Edit Export Matching Final Cut Pro Export Use this function to create metadata xml documents for Final Cut Pro using the Final Cut Pro XML Interchange Format There are three options Export By Track Wote eaan 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
102. gger Control Syncro 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 MR HD100 is in Stop mode 2 From the MR HD100 Home screen press the Right soft button several times until the OPERATION screen appears MR HDIOO ProHo CONTROL NORMAL EXTERNAL SYNCRO 3 Use the Down soft button to select Control The default value is NORMAL 4 Use the Down soft button to select SYNCRO 5 Press the Scroll Wheel Select key The Operations screen appears 6 Press the Left soft button twice to return to the Home screen The Home screen returns and a Pause indicator appears in the upper left hand corner Next to it is a Y indicating that MR HD100 is following the state of the camcorder s tape controls i e record when the camcorder records and pause when it pauses MR HD100 Media Recorder 40 Quick Start 7 Now the MR HD100 will respond to the camcorder s tape controls The recording signal goes both to the tape in the camera and to the MR HD100 Recording Timecode in the File MR HDIOO ProHo EXT TC FREE RUN REC RUN REGEN 1 Press the Right soft button several times until the Timecode screen appears 2 Select EXT TC in the SETUP menu This option records the video camera timecode in the file For other available timecode options refer to TIMECODE on page 92 To view the source timeco
103. he 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder viii LEGAL NOTICES Operating Environment e Avoid moisture dust extreme heat or cold MR HD100 Media Recorder IX MR HD100 Media Recorder Xx Table of Contents WNMOGUCUOM qiero 1 Native File Recording Eliminates Pre edit Processing
104. ia Recorder index 2 reset 10 right soft button 12 13 23 scroll select wheel 12 select 13 stop 11 up 13 up soft button 12 corrupted files 128 counter not incrementing 37 crc error 187 D database directory 49 exporting metadata 50 DC power connector 15 default access to web 116 auto mark 118 auto org 117 broadcast 111 essid 112 F1 functions 80 F2 functions 80 F3 functions 80 FB functions 80 ftp 26 115 ftp password 26 115 gateway 111 gateway address 109 ip address 110 ip mask 110 network setup 109 operation menu 32 settings reels pref 119 template 48 52 61 deleting clip 135 metadata 70 templates 54 diagnostics 136 disk activity 14 error lost comm 187 error no disk detected 187 error no space left 187 repair 128 retro 6 time remaining 80 disp 80 display 10 indicator rec mode 86 reel 80 remaining recording time 81 timecode external device 81 types 28 user bit value clip 81 dongle 16 drop non drop frame 35 drop non drop frame 41 DV 24p 35 25 Lo 25 audio 16 25 formats 186 display track s timecode 81 formats 91 RAW 3 16 SNAP 86 E edit predefined values 65 editor 171 Final Cut Pro 56 electrical shock vi viii warning symbol v error audio mute 187 crc 187 file not found 187 high temperature 187 lost communication disk 187 low battery 187 no disk detected 187 no space left on disk 187 wrong file name 187 wrong product id 187 essid 109 112 ethernet 16 connecto
105. in its non volatile memory so it can persist across recording sessions MR HD100 Media Recorder 92 MR HD100 Functions e FREE RUN This function causes the MR HD100 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 or the MR HD100 begins counting using that number until it is selected and the display returns to the SETUP menu e REGEN When the MR HD100 powers up in REGEN mode it e Reads the timecode of the last track recorded e Adds 1 to the number e 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 MR HD100 uses the TC SET value MR HD100 Media Recorder 93 MR HD100 Functions SETUP Screens MR HDIOO ProHo LCD BRIGHT KEY BRIGHT ALARM The items in the Setup screen 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 screen appears with parameters to set To return from a parameters screen use the BACK function button The Setup menu items include Default Options Comments 06 15 08 Displayed in Home screen 0
106. ing 38 options 24 rec run 92 recording in file 41 regen 93 selecting 35 session absolute value 81 timecode based 43 44 metadata 44 template 44 timelapse 89 recording 86 setting duration 89 timeline clip 142 Final Cut Pro 181 track DV timecode 81 transfer rate 4 trigger external 40 U UDF 6 default read only 108 recording times 108 setup 108 Universal Disk Format see UDF unpacking 2 up 12 MR HD100 Media Recorder index 9 Index updating metadata 58 upgrade abort 134 system 133 USB 4 15 802 11b g 6 adapter 6 16 asynchronous 16 cable 2 0 A A 2 data interface 5 dongle 16 networking 6 wireless 6 user bit display set value 81 user interface 23 utility delete clip 135 diagnostic 136 filename 131 organize MXF 132 repair clip 130 status 137 system reset 136 upgrade system 133 version 137 V version 137 vfr mode audio muted 187 video i o 15 post production 50 pre production 49 production 49 synchronize 11 video clip based 44 47 viewer Final Cut Pro 181 Vista see Windows volume number 80 W web setup access to 116 web server MR HD100 Media Recorder index 10 entry page 52 export metadata page 56 metadata entry page 55 metadata pages 53 metadata settings page 54 template page 53 wep 113 wheel scroll select 12 wifi 114 Windows Vista 6 XP 6 wireless 6 802 11b or g 16 access point 112 connector 143 dongle 16 19 ESSID 112 key WEP 113 MR HD100 web server 52 net
107. inguishes 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 Use the Right and Left soft buttons to go between the ESSID characters 4 Use the Scroll Wheel to dial in the desired character Press F1 to insert a space Press F4 to delete a character or space 5 Press the Select button to save the ESSID and return to the previous ESSID display 6 Press the Select button again to return to the SETUP menu Default is FS5 MR HD100 Media Recorder 112 MR HD100 Functions KEY FI INSERT F4 DELETE The KEY is a code sequence required by the wireless network This can only be WEP encryption MR HD100 Media Recorder 113 MR HD100 Functions WIFI MODE MR HDIOO ProD WIFI MODE MANAGED ADHOC P2P This function sets the type of wireless connection that the MR HD100 uses e 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 e ADHOC Peer To Peer P2P Ad hoc mode is a method for connecting wireless devices directly to each other Successful implementation of Ad hoc mode requires that All wire
108. is a function that allocates a template to specific reel or reels When a Reel is assigned to a video clip 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 User Settings FS 5 Portable DTE Recorder FOCUS Reel Matching ReellD TemplatelD 0 FCP Example 1 FCP Example FCP Example v FCP Example v 4 Baseball v Baseball oO Ww v Baseball v v Baseball 9 Baseball FCP Example gt For each of the Reels click on its Template ID dropdown menu and select a template From now on by selecting a clip to a particular reel the reel will have the name y MR HD100 Media Recorder 59 Metadata Creating A Template Note eeann 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 e Duplicating and modifying an existing template The duplicate template has the same metadata fields and settings as the original The User is restricted to disabling enabling the metadata fields or changing their predefined values Constructing a new template using the Apple XML Interchange Format This method creates a template that c
109. kers 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 181 MR HD100 Media Recorder 182 Technical Specifications Specifications are subject to change Physical Description e Dimensions 2 75 x 5 50 x 1 25 70mm x 140mm x 32mm e Weight 12 oz 0 34 kg with battery User Interface Graphical display 37mm x 49mm Active Display color backlit e 9 control buttons with conductive rubber keypad e Scroll Wheel I F e Menu system integrated with control buttons to provide access to unit Operations System Setup Functions Utilities Metadata e Download from external device Xml template of metadata tags e Add metadata tags to video file and link to Timecode values in a recording Individual clips Entire recording session e Metadata compatible with popular NLE editor applications MR HD100 Media Recorder 183 Technical Specifications Compliance e CE e FCC Class A e C Tick e RoHS Connectors Power mini jack DC 11 18 V e po de ere EA DEC Ila W WIT EL IO CONTRO
110. less adapters must be configured for ad hoc mode All ad hoc wireless adapters must use the same ESSID and channel number Only a small number of devices within close range can be in the ad hoc 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 Ad hoc networks cannot bridge to wired LANs or to the Internet without installing a special purpose gateway MR HD100 Media Recorder 114 MR HD100 Functions FTP MR HDIOO ProHo DISABLED ENABLED This function enables only the MR HD100 s FTP Read capabilities FTP can not be used to write to the MR HD100 Wote mmmn Do Not Use FTP and the FS 5 Web Server Simultaneously Default FTP password is FS To change the FTP password see below Default is DISABLED FTP PASS MR HDIOO0O ProFit FTP PASS FI INSERT F4 DELETE This function sets the FTP password Default is FS MR HD100 Media Recorder 115 MR HD100 Functions WEB MR HDIOO ProHo WEB DISABLED ENABLED This function must be enabled to use the MR HD100 s WEB capabilities allowing the User to access MR HD100 features through the MR HD100 s web server and metadata pages Default is ENABLED MR HD100 Media Recorder 116 MR HD100 Functions AUTO ORG
111. lity 56 Q QuickTime 3 108 24p 3 35 HDV 180 NFR 5 187 P2 PN 187 PN 187 recording time 720p50 6 recording time 720p60 6 R rate frame 16 transfer 4 RAW DV 3 16 read 6 read only UDF default 108 rec format 32 34 display 90 rec mode 32 recrun 5 92 record audio muted 187 button 11 external 36 39 external tapeless 36 format 3 24 80 format select 34 indicator mode 86 metadata 47 mode 86 mode indicator 86 mode normal 87 MR HD100 Media Recorder index 7 Index mode retro cache 87 mode retro disk 88 modes 24 86 normal 36 38 86 pre rec cache 86 reel 80 remaining time on disk 81 SNAP 89 SNAP DV 86 status 80 syncro 36 40 time lapse 86 time UDF formats 108 timecode external device 81 timecode in file 41 timelapse 89 record time UDF 108 rec pause 11 reel auto mark 118 display 80 importing folder 131 marking scene 6 matching 54 59 organize 131 playback 80 pref default 119 record 80 reels pref 119 regen 5 93 removing a metadata field 70 repair clip 130 disk 128 reset 10 136 retro cache 5 87 setting length 87 retro disk 6 88 setting length 88 right 12 S saving metadata 58 scene marking reels 6 screen MR HD100 Media Recorder index 8 control 85 home 79 mode 84 NFR format 90 rec mode 86 timecode 92 welcome 79 scroll wheel 12 13 scroll select wheel 12 security essid 109 112 key wireless 113 select button 13 setting control mode 3
112. m a camcorder while shooting and without the need of a tape e True NFR Technology When shooting is finished connect the MR HD100 to a computer and instantly be ready to edit in the timeline Files are recorded to disk as either AVI 1 M2T AVI 2 MXF AVI 2 24p NTSC mode QuickTime Canopus AVI Matrox AVI MXF OP Atom QuickTime QuickTime 24p NTSC mode RAW DV 720p30 and 1080i50 60 support only 720p24 25 30 50 and 60 support only NER includes support for HDV camcorders with 720p and 10801 MPEG 2 capabilities and equipped with a FireWire 1394 connection MR HD100 Media Recorder 3 Introduction e Fast and Efficient Editing When shooting is finished mount the MR HD100 to a Mac or PC editing system like a typical USB hard disk drive Transfer clips to your NLE s media drive at up to 480Mb s or edit instantly in real time using the MR HD100 as your media source Data transfer rates vary dpending on type of network and workload e Confidence in Recording Simultaneously record to disk and tape or disk only while you shoot providing an immediately available drop out free edit source with an archive and backup on tape e Compact Lightweight Rugged Design The MR HD100 weighs approximately 12 ounces 0 34 kg including the battery and is only 1 25 82mm thick You can mount the MR HD100 directly to your camcorder using the optional camera mount kit The MR HD100 is designed to withstand the rigors
113. mode refer to the section Syncro Slave Recording on page 30 MR HD100 Media Recorder 85 MR HD100 Functions REC MODE MR HDIOO ProD NORMAL RETRO CACHE RETRO DISK SNAP REC TIMELAPSE The REC MODE menu permits setting the MR HD100 to various recording modes see REC MODEs with Home Screen Indicators on page 86 Once a recording mode is selected the recorder remains in that mode until a different mode is chosen Exiting the REC MODE screen 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 screen where the recorder mode is displayed MR HDIOO ProHo REC MODE Indicator _ _ RETRO CACHE REC MODEs with Home Screen Indicators Top Line Displayed In Home Screen NORMAL RETRO CACHE RETRO DISK SNAP REC TIME LAPSE MR HD100 Media Recorder 86 MR HD100 Functions For more about LCD display symbols and text see LCD Display Symbols and Text on page 97 NORMAL Record This is the standard recording mode All control is from the MR HD100 front panel Initially the Home screen displays STOP Pressing Record e puts the MR HD100 into record mode Pressing Pause II stops recording Pressing Pause Il a second time resumes recording to the original video clip Pressing Stop E stops recording puts the MR HD100 into STOP mode RETRO CACHE Retro C
114. n the list below 11 Click on the Edit Predefined button for a metadata field to add Predefined or Mixed variables MR HD100 Media Recorder 67 Metadata 12 14 12 13 14 15 16 17 The Edit Predefined Values dialog box opens 15 Edit Predefined Values for Position Add i Lock the Predefined Values Sort Value Action 17 1 Left Field Center Field 13 Select Metadata for Template Right Field Baseball 1st Base Metadata Name TC Depend Input Style Aci on Mixed Input Add 2nd Base Predefined Add Create Metadata Fields Refresh List Y Done 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 e This restricts the list to only those values already entered e Default is that the User can add other values to the list Click on the X in the 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 and if a field is removed from the template it reappears on the select list Clicking the Refresh button updates the list MR HD100 Media Recor
115. nerally there is an In Start maker for the beginning and an Out Stop for the end of the marker selection e Clicking on a Set button places the marker and displays the timecode location of the marker e Clicking on the Marker button resets the markers to 00 00 00 00 Continue recording until finished Wote emmm 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 Saving Metadata There is no distinct Save step Clicking on the Update or Mark buttons writes the metadata to the MR HD100 database and into a specific record assigned to the video clip Changing the metadata in the template changes in real time the video clip s record in the database MR HD100 Media Recorder 58 Metadata Reel Matching and Templates Wote OOOO 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 The REELs functions permit the User to group video clips into Reels see Assigning Clips to Reels on page 124 This function requires that the SETUP menu gt REELS PREF option TEMPLATE be selected see REELS PREF on page 119 Reel Matching
116. ng LCD screens General Screen Information 78 OPERATION Screens 83 SETUP Screens 94 FUNCTIONS Screens 120 UTILITIES Screens 126 MR HD100 screens are organized in a flat hierarchy Every screen has a unique name and it is possible to cycle continuously through the screens using the Left and Right navigation buttons Use the Scroll Wheel or Up and Down navigation buttons to cycle through screen items selections Use the Scroll Wheel Select button to make a choice Note emmma 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 displays Jump to Home display Using Select Button To return immediately to the Home Screen navigate to the menu title at the top of the screen and press the Select button MR HD100 Media Recorder TT MR HD100 Functions General Screen Information The MR HD100 LCD menu screens are organized by function with each menu displaying a list of items An item can be e A value that can be set such as the date e A switch similar to a check box that can be enabled along with other options in the display e A switch similar to a radio button that belongs to a family of options in which only one can be active at any time MR HDIO0 ProD SETUP ay PE Menu Title A
117. ng tape or tapeless EXTERNAL mode is the recommended control mode for all JVC Pro HD camcorders whether using tape or no tape Make sure that the camcorder s DV control port is turned on Check the latest camera compatibility matrix on the Focus website www focusinfo com SYNCRO Recording SYNCRO is used most often with older camcorders that require the presence of a tape in the camcorder s tape deck Before beginning recording verify that 1 2 3 4 e Time and date are set Recording format is set NER Format is set The MR HD100 is connected to the video camera according to the explanation in Connecting MR HD100 to DV HDV Camera on page 22 Camera and MR HD100 are powered on Tape is loaded in the camera if e Camera requires a tape in its transport before it triggers MR HD100 record e User wants to record to both tape and disk see the following note MR HD100 Media Recorder 36 Quick Start Wote EXTERNAL Operation Tape does not need to be loaded if the camera supports external operation refer to CONTROL on page 85 Troubleshooting Counter Not Incrementing If the Counter does not increment while recording the camera it is an indication that there is no active connection between the MR HD100 and the camera e Verify that the MR HD100 1394 DV I O and the camera connections are secure It may be necessary to unplug and then reconnect them When a good connection is made the Counter will inc
118. o OPERATION NFR FORMAT RAW AVI TYPE1 AVI TYPE2 CANOPUS AVI This determines which NLE compatible format the MR HD100 uses when recording The NFR formats displayed depend on the REC FORMAT selected in the last step MR HD100 Media Recorder 34 Quick Start Note emmm DV24p and PAL 25p Modes e 24p modes are only for use with camcorder s that are capable of DV 24p Advanced mode e 24p is comparible to DV QuickTime and AVI Type 2 e PAL 25p camcorders require no special 25p DV format e There are different MR HD100 models for NTSC and PAL recording The display returns to the OPERATION menu Select the Timecode MR HDIOO ProHo TIMECODE EXT TC FREE RUN REC RUN REGEN This determines the source of the timecode to be embedded in the recording Selecting the timecode returns the display to the OPERATION menu With the OPERATION menu title highlighted press the Right key once and advance to the SYSTEM SETUP screen Wote ammm SETUP Menu Overridden by EXT TC Settings When EXT TC is selected the MR HD100 follows the timecode mode of the camera Drop Frame or Non Drop Frame regardless of the setting in the SETUP menu MR HD100 Media Recorder 35 Quick Start Record with the MR HD100 There are two modes of recording with the MR HD100 NORMAL Recording Control with the MR HD100 transport keys EXTERNAL Recording Control MR HD100 recording with the video camera controls whether usi
119. of field shooting The electronic shock cache ensures that video is always recorded even in the roughest of conditions e Disk Utilities Format Delete Clip and Repair Disk Clip e Easy to Use Control and Update a The MR HD100 interfaces with the camcorder via FireWire b The MR HD100 uses USB 2 0 to connect to either a computer or network devices wired or wireless c When a tape is present in the camera each press of the camcorder s record button creates an individual clip on the MR HD100 disk Some cameras allow the MR HD100 to be triggered into record from the camera without the need for a tape Check the latest camera MR HD100 compatibility chart on the Focus website d The MR HD100 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 Wote mmmn No Video Playback Through Display To preview video place the MR HD100 in play mode and connect it through its FireWire DV I O connector to a camera The MR HD100 does not provide video playback through its color display MR HD100 Media Recorder A Introduction e In addition the MR HD100 is upgradable in the field Flexible Capacities and Power a The MR HD100 hard drive provides hours of recorded content capacity See www focusinfo com for the currently available hard drive capacities b Power the MR HD100 using e Removable Li ion battery pack supplie
120. onforms 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 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 Import a template created on another MR HD100 This procedure provides the ability to import templates stored on the input device computer or PDA Note TC timecode Depend Metadata Fields TC Depend identifies if whether a metadata field e Depends on video timecode metadata for specific TC markers either a single point or a Mark IN and Mark Out point e Does Not Depend on video timecode such as whole clip based metadata These are not editable in a Apple xml template because the format only supports a default set of metadata values MR HD100 Media Recorder 60 Metadata Creating A New Template 1 2 3 4 5 AN sn uer MA o FOWUS Template Name Baseball AXIF New CUECA 8 Apple XML Interchang Format v Duplicate a Based on Display Template Delete Template Sort Field Name Friendly Name TC Depend Input Style Predefined Values Action ooo Scene Click to edit No Mixed Input Remove Shottake Click to edit No Mixed Input Remove Lognote Click to edit No Mixed Input Remove Good Click to edit No Predefined R
121. op 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 editor 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 MR HD1W Media Recorder Status Rec Rea Quarterback Injury 5 Comment Language 7 Pas Ceo eae C To mark timecode specific values it is important that a metadata field have 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 166 MR HD100 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 Marker 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
122. ound Sounds Speech Symantec Syswm Conor image AT Effect and Aud LvoUpdate s ez da Taskbar User Windows Wholess ard St Accouts Firewsl Networ 5 Because the operating system s user interface GUI is customizable and that there are multiple versions of Windows XP in the workplace the following instructions are only a guide Individual computers may have GUIs different from the one shown here The procedure remains the same 1 Open the PC s Control Panel by clicking on the Start icon on the Windows Task Bar The Start Menu appears 2 Locate the Control Panel button and click on it The Control Panel window open 3 Click on Network Connections MR HD100 Media Recorder 153 MR HD100 with Other Devices The Network Connections window opens s Network Connections File Edt View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Q ex 6 JO search f gt Folders Fii gt GQ Folder Sync AAA 2 LAN or High Speed Internet rE A A i A Local Area Connection Wireless Network Connection 4 te a new connection ii S x N Connected 9 Dell Wireless 1370 WLAN Mini i Wireless Network Connection Choose a wireless network Network Tasks gt Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information 2 Set up a wireless network Q linksys Connected fg for a home or small office 1 Unsecured wireless network alll wireless
123. pair 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 it is necessary to run Repair Disk but the MR HD100 disk has 300 Mb or less free space it is necesary to install a USB memory stick in the MR HD100 s USB port MR HD100 Media Recorder 128 MR HD100 Functions To repair a disk 1 Inthe Utilities menu Select Repair Disk 2 Select YES and the MR HD100 begins repairing the disk A status screen displays the progress of disk repair and at completion displays the message e Complete indicating that the disk repair was successful e Aborted indicating that there were errors and the repair did not complete 3 Press BACK to return to the Utilities menu Wote After Using REPAIR DISK Move Content and Re Format After using the REPAIR DISK utility the content must be moved from the MR HD100 s drive and the MR HD100 utility FORMAT run before resuming recording Refer to FORMAT on page 127 MR HD100 Media Recorder 129 MR HD100 Functions REPAIR CLIP MR HDIOO ProF REPAIR CLIP CLIP MIE lt Clip Number WES 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 MR HD100 and a specific file may be damaged Repair Clip scans the specified file checking for and repairing file errors and
124. 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 e 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 Wote mmmn If the MR HD100 is in EXT TC mode the TC MODE selection has no effect on the recorded video s timecode MR HD100 Media Recorder 103 MR HD100 Functions RETRO CACHE MR HDIOO Proli RETRO CACHE ire 0 sec Select between 0 and 10 seconds Default is 5 seconds RETRO DISK MR HDIOO Proli RETRO DISK UNDO 0 min Select between 1 and 392 minutes Default is 1 minute MR HD100 Media Recorder 104 MR HD100 Functions TIMELAPSE MR HDIO0 ProHo TIMELAPSE Bie O0 00 00 00 Available only in DV modes 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 0
125. pause It stays in this state until stopped MR HD100 Media Recorder 106 MR HD100 Functions PLAY FROM MR HDIOO ProHo SETUP PLAY FROM TRACK REEL This screen permits the selection from where clips playback track directory or reel There are two choices e Play Track Default Clips playback in the order in which they were recorded Playback order is based on the order of the file names e Play 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 107 MR HD100 Functions UDF FS PERM MR HDIOO ProHo SETUP UDF FS PERM READ ONLY READ WRITE Use this setting to determine the read write capabilities of the UDF file system e READ ONLY Default Use for Windows XP operating system e READ WRITE Use for MAC OS 10 5 and Windows Vista operating systems Wote UDF Perm Default Set to Read Only When using Mac OS10 5 and UDF Perm is set to Read Write it may take several minutes for the disk drive to mount on the computer Setting to Read Only permits faster mounting times For more information about operating systems see Windows and MAC Operating Systems on page 141 Maximum Recording Times in UDF Mode MR HD100 maximum record times in UDF mode are e 720p50 60 QuickTime 45 minutes e All other UDF formats 90
126. ported e DV25 AVI2 AVI 2 24p Canopus AVI Matrox AVI QuickTime QuickTime 24p OP Atom MXF P2 e HDV M2T QuickTime MXF MR HD100 Media Recorder 186 Technical Specifications Error Messages The MR HD100 will display error messages on its LCD display if certain conditions occur that can effect MR HD100 operation Below is a list of the error messages and the actions to take Error Message Description Action LOW BATTERY Battery power is low Connect AC Power or replace the battery pack HIGH The unit is getting too hot for Check ambient air temperature Is unit in TEMPERATURE normal operation direct sun light or near heat source NO SPACE LEFT The Disk Drive is Full Transfer files off the drive and format it before attempting to do more recording DISK ERROR Lost Disk Communication Contact Focus Enhancements Technical XXX Support NO DISK Lost Disk Communication Contact Focus Enhancements Technical DETECTED Support WRONG Incorrect Software Loaded Download correct software and perform PRODUCT ID upgrade again FILE NOT FOUND Wrong filename or missing file Check filename or that upgrade file exists AUDIO MUTE Record or Playback with VF This is normal No action is required mode set to 24 25 or 30 is muted for the PN NFR formats QuickTime PN and P2 PN 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
127. ppears at the top of the 07 01 08 display and identifies its topic or function Use the Left or Right soft navigation buttons to move between the previous or next menu Menu Items Current Settings Use the Up and Down soft Opposite the menu item is navigation buttons to its current setting move 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 78 MR HD100 Functions Welcome The Welcome screen appears briefly after boot up and automatically switches to the Home screen when the MR HD100 is ready for operation MR HDIO0 ProD ProHin Media Recorder Home The Home screen combines displaying operation information and providing function controls through the function buttons To leave the Home screen use either the Left or Right Navigation button 45 RO UICKTIME E 6 14 us 00 00 00 00 lt m 7 DISK 1 434min 12 a EE DISP DV DD LOCK E E 10 11 1 Current Function symbol and description Refer to LCD Display Symbols and Text on page 97 MR HD100 Media Recorder 79 MR HD100 Functions 10 11 12 13 14 15 Operational Status This indicates the current record playback status F1 Function Active Indicates
128. ppears 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 MR HD100 database The template is now ready for use MR HD100 Media Recorder 65 Metadata Creating A Custom Template 1 2 3 4 Template F lt 5 Portable DTE Recorder Template Name New INTA 38 Custom Template Tepes O esse Display Template Baseball v Sort Field Name Friendly Name TC Depend Input Style Predefined Values Action Select Metadata for Template Baseball Metadata Name TC Depend Input Style Action Create Metadata Fields Create custom templates when importing metadata into a NLE that is not supported by the MR HD100 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 pa Verify that Display Template is set to None 4 Click on Add to create the empty template The name of the template appears in the Display Template field along with the template s column header 9 Click on the Add Metadata Field button The Select Metadata for Template dialog box appears This bo
129. r 143 Index extender 144 MR HD100 connecting to 52 setup 144 USB 20 144 export by track 72 exporting matching metadata 74 metadata to xml 72 template 54 76 ext 80 ext tc 92 mode 41 settings 35 external control mode 33 85 no trigger control 40 operation 37 recording 36 39 recording tapeless 36 symbol 80 F F1 13 function active 80 functions with EXT 80 F2 13 functions with disp 80 F3 13 functions with lock 80 F4 13 80 file boundaries 6 corrupted 128 error not found 187 error wrong file name 187 importing xml into NLE 50 name 131 NER formats 186 organize structured 117 read 6 recorded formats 3 recording timecode 41 repair 128 repair clip 130 repair disk 128 MR HD100 Media Recorder index 3 Index transfer rate 4 transfer asynchronous 6 write 6 xml import 50 Final Cut Pro 56 61 auto org 176 export 72 log and capture 173 timeline 181 viewer 181 xml interchange format 175 FireWire audio embedded 16 cable 6 pin to 4 pin 2 cable 6 pin to 6 pin 2 15 18 charging battery 18 connecting to camcorder 22 connector camera 15 not a data interface 5 power 15 format DV 91 HDV 91 NER select 34 recording 3 80 recording select 34 removing templates 48 formats format DV 3 frame drop non drop 35 drop non drop 41 dropped 38 rates 16 freerun 5 93 friendly name 63 65 180 ftp 144 setup 115 setup password 115 function button 13 F1 default 80 F2 default 80 F3 default 80 FB d
130. r in use with the MR HD100 unit Possible values are e 1080i50 60 TC e 720 30p TC e 720 25p TC e 720p24 TC e 720p50 60 TC e 576 50p TC 480 60p TC Refer to the camcorder manual for supported resolutions MR HD100 System Information Screens The MR HD100 automatically creates information screens to indicate conditions such as high temperature power remaining or drive capacity remaining MR HDIOO0 ProHo WARNING 5 POWER REMAINING Press OK to clear the screen and return to the last screen MR HD100 Media Recorder 82 OPERATION Screens MR HD100 Functions MR HDIOO0 ProD OPERATION TIMECODE REC PLAY NORMAL NORMAL REC FORMAT HDV NFR FORMAT QUICKTIM EXT TC The Operation screen provides access to settings that control various recording features and functions and information The functions listed are Item MODE CONTROL REC MODE REC FORMAT NFR FORMAT TIMECODE Default REC PLAY NORMAL NORMAL HDV QUICKTIME EXT TC Options REC PLAY HDD NORMAL EXTERNAL SYNCRO NORMAL RETRO CACHE RETRO DISK SNAP DV REC Mode only TIMELAPSE DV REC Mode only DV DV RAW DV AVI TYPE 1 AVI TYPE 2 CANOPUS AVI MATROX AVI QUICKTIME MXF HDV M2T QUICKTIME MXF EXT TC REC RUN TC FREE RUN TC REGEN TC MR HD100 Media Recorder 83 MR HD100 Functions MODE MR HDIOO ProHD REC PLAY HDD e REC PLAY Use this option to set the MR HD100 controls to di
131. rding or playback into the appropriate reel folder The clip may be marked by either using either REEL or Rx x It is possible to import REEL folders directly into most DV NLE bins MR HD100 Media Recorder 131 MR HD100 Functions ORGANIZE MXF MR HDIOO ProHo ORGANIZE REEL COMPLETE When utilizing MXF OPAtom with some NLEs such as AVID Xpress Pro it is necessary to do an Organize MXF before importing the clips The Organize MXF utility 1 1 Moves all MXF video files into the contents video directory Moves all MXF audio files into the contents audio directory Updates and moves the xml files from the log directory into the contents clip directory Generates thumbnails of the clips in contents icon directory Note aaam Disable AUTO ORG Before Recording MXF After recording MXF clips run ORGANIZE MXF before mounting MR HD 100 to computer MR HD100 Media Recorder 132 MR HD100 Functions UPGRADE MR HDIOO ProHo UPGRADE WARNING UPGRADE WILL ERASE CURRENT SOFTWARE CONTINUE TO UPGRADE SYSTEM VES BACK Check Focus Enhancements website for upgrades and latest software updates go to www focusinfo com A Reformat Drive FAT 32 Before Upgrading System Software It is necessary to reformat the MR HD100 drive 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 MR
132. recording requirements The added space depends on the length of the loop e Loops less than 60 minutes need an additional 1 minute of unused disk space e Loops 60 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 E L STOP REC PAUSE and L appear in the MR HD100 display To initiate Retro Disk 1 Pressing Record e and the MR HD100 goes into REC PAUSE mode and starts caching video When caching the Home screen displays REC PAUSE and a C Pressing Record e a second time 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 104 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 model MR HD100 Media Recorder 88 MR HD100 Functions SNAP Record DV modes only 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 be
133. rement and recording will start e Verify that MR HD100 and camera settings are correct Verify Record Mode Matches Source Video Content and Format If in DV Recorder mode HD content will not record properly A NTSC or PAL DV source records only on a matching NTSC or PAL unit 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 Repair Disk on page 82 to and Repair Clip DV mode only on page 83 MR HD100 Media Recorder 37 Quick Start NORMAL Recording 1 Set the video camera to Camera or Cam mode 2 Verify that an image appears in the viewfinder 3 On the MR HD100 press Record The MR HD100 begins to record The timecode value displays on the screen Record _ p gt Stop _ gt Thet Pause 4 Press Pause Il once to put the MR HD100 to Rec Pause mode 5 Press Pause Il again and the MR HD100 begins to Record again in the same clip 6 Press Stop to stop the recording 7 Press Record e 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 MR HD100 automatically creates a new clip MR HD100 Media
134. roHo k JP NETWORK MANUAL DHCP 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 MR HDIO0O ProHo The ESSID display lists wireless networks within range of the MR HD100 If the network is not displayed press F2 and enter it see ESSID on page 112 Pick the network and press Select button The display returns to the SETUP menu Set KEY MR HD100 Media Recorder 147 MR HD100 with Other Devices SETUP gt KEY gt Select KEY MR HDIOO ProHo The key is the wireless equivalent of the network password Enter the Key code and press Select see page 113 The display returns to the SETUP menu A key code is a WEP encryption convention and is not always required MR HD100 Media Recorder 148 MR HD100 with Other Devices 9 Set WIFI MODE SETUP gt WIFI MODE gt Select ADHOC P2P MR HDIOO ProHo SETUP MANAGED ADHOC P2P 10 Verify that WEB is enabled SETUP gt WEB gt ENABLE Setting Up iPod Touch or iPhone Use similar settings on other Wi Fi devices 1 Unlock the iTouch 2 Select the Settings button 3 In Settings select the Wi Fi setting ON 4 Under Choose a Network Locate the ESSID set on MR HD100 and select it buy touching the name In this example MR HD100 A check mark appears next to the selection MR HD100 Media Recorder 149 MR HD100 with O
135. s based on xml templates stored in the MR HD100 Setting one of the Function buttons F1 F4 to the REEL option shows the folder or template designation in the Home Screen display see FUNCTIONS Screens on page 120 Default is FOLDER MR HD100 Media Recorder 119 MR HD100 Functions FUNCTIONS Screens MR HDI00 ProhHiD 1 00 00 00 00 434min Reel receiving clips SYNC REELS R1 1 F1 F2 F3 F4 Function Groups The Functions keys F1 F2 F3 and F4 provide convenient Home screen shortcuts that act as toggle switches for specific system settings The Home screen below is an example of the information displayed MR HDIOO ProHo FUNCTIONS Function settings are user assignable and available in the Functions screen Changing a setting with a Function button has the same effect as manually changing the setting e There are four groups of functions F1 F2 F3 and F4 displayed via the Functions screen MR HD100 Media Recorder 120 MR HD100 Functions e The function groups are independent of each other e In each group only one selection is active at a time Functions List A list of the Function button menu is below In each group the default selection is listed first F1 SYNC SYNC Toggles between SYNCRO and LOCAL record control F1 EXTERNAL EXT Toggles between external TRIGGER and LOCAL control Default LCD SET Sets the LCD display to A AUTO 1 ON 0 OFF see LCD on page 97 F1 RE
136. sk recorder mode e HDD Use this option when connecting the MR HD100 to a computer The MR HD100 functions as a volume visible to the computer Selecting this option displays the HDD BYPASS screen MR HADIOO ProHo HDD BYPASS SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE EJECT UNMOUNT MR HD100 ON COMPUTER AND UNPLUG USB CABLE BEFORE EXITING As long as this screen appears the MR HD100 is mounted on the computer Exiting HDD Before exiting HDD mode safely remove the MR HD100 from the network 1 Use the host computer s operating system s Eject or Safely Remove Hardware function to dismount the MR HD100 2 Unplug the USB cable 3 Press F4 EXIT MR HD100 Media Recorder 84 MR HD100 Functions CONTROL MR HDIOO ProHo CONTROL NORMAL EXTERNAL SYNCRO The CONTROL menu provides the capability of enabling the MR HD100 to operate in three different control modes during record and playback e NORMAL Record and Play modes are controlled through the MR HD100 controls e EXTERNAL Use EXTERNAL when controlling recording through an external device This is the recommended control mode when being used with JVC GY HD ProHD camcorders whether recording simultaneously to tape or not The camera s DV Control mode must be enabled e SYNCRO This mode is most often used with older camcorders In SYNCRO a camcorder and the MR HD100 follow the camcorder s record state It requires a tape to be in the camcorder To use this
137. sonnel verify that the MR HD100 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 e 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 MR HD100 Media 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 polarized 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 gro
138. successful The template Removing Metadata Fields Removing A Metadata Field Deletes All Data Stored In Field A 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 70 Metadata Making Metadata into XML Files MR HD100 Drive Up to higher level directory Directory Directory lo I O ee Shooting directory for storing video clips Directory 20080618 164450 01 j 1 Directory Directory named for template used arectory D Directory Baseball Up to hi her level directory JT 920 DESKTOP DS 06 18 2008 04 46PM 262 831 616 20080618 164450p01 mov 155 FCP Example xml Directory FCP Example 06 18 2008 04 48PM 2 184 20080618 164450p01 xml Directory log 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 MR HD100 Metadata is entered into the MR HD100 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 e AUTO ORG If AUTO ORG is enabled after video is recorded run HDD to mount MR HD100 to a computer and the video clips and xml
139. te Reel Number 0 Add to Favorites Convert link target to Adobe PDF Convert link target to existing PDF Search Using Copernic Agent emplate Export Import _ _ _ __ Export Export Template on Status Right Click and Save As Import File Browse Status N A The MR HD100 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 MR HD100 to the network The process of running HDD outputs the template data from the MR HD100 database as xml template files to the MR HD100 directory To export the template from the MR HD100 1 Goto the Settings page Select the template to export from the Export Template dropdown 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 MR HD100 can be identified by last 8 characters of its filename fst xml MR HD100 Media Recorder 76 MR HD100 Functions This section contains information on the followi
140. th settings from XML Options 16 M Reconnect to Media Files 17 M include Markers 18 M 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 the 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 179 Non Linear Editors NLEs Viewing a Clip AAA j Untitled Project 1 Effects 4 Name Duration In Out 1 Co Footbal Column Headers Metadata Field Names Name v gt Football EJ 20030825 203853G01 EJ 20030825 203921G01 Defense Complete Ez 20030825 203947G01 Offense Incomplete EJ 20030825 204006G01 Offense Fumble Ej 20030825 204023G01 Special Teams Complete 20030825 204040G01 Offense Incomplete E 20030825 204053G01 Offense Complete EJ 20030825 204109G01
141. the MR HD100 function Refer to the section Setup Screens on page 62 for more information Play gt Press this key to start playback of the selected clip Wote eaaa Some HD Camcorders Require a Moment to Synchronize 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 11 Quick Start Pause While in the Home screen 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 croll Wheel Right Soft Button Navigate Menu Down Soft Button Previous Video Clip Use the Scroll Wheel Select and Soft buttons to navigate through the MR HD100 menus The navigation keys are Left Right Up Down and Select The soft buttons are areas on the Scroll Wheel where when pressed act like a key Wote Navigation Tips When in any of the menus e Press the Left soft button to return to the top of the menu e Press the Select Key to return directly to the home screen MR HD100 Media Recorder 12 Quick Start Scroll Wheel and Select key The Scroll Wheel has multiple functions e Menu Navigation Moving through the MR HD100 menu tree e Input Values When selecting values for fields use the Scroll Wheel to dial to an item in a
142. ther Devices 5 Press the right arrow in the blue circle to open the Network setting for this Wi Fi selection 6 Press the STATIC button at the top of the screen 7 Select an IP address where the last value is within 20 or 30 of that set on MR HD100 Example if MR HD100 s IP address is 192 168 1 1 set the MR HD100 to 192 168 1 20 8 Set SUB NET MASK to match the value on MR HD100 usually 255 255 255 0 9 Set ROUTER to the IP address of MR HD100 for example 192 168 1 1 10 Exit this window by pressing the middle key at the base of the iPod display 11 Launch the Safari web browser 12 Enter the MR HD100 s IP address in the URL window The MR HD100 web page now appears MR HD100 Media Recorder 150 MR HD100 with Other Devices Setting Up a Mac Use similar settings on other Wi Fi capable computers Turn AirPort Off 280net Focusl Disconnect from FSS 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 MR HD100 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 8600 Network AN le show a Location Automatic Built hernet z s O Connected bR Status Connected Turn AirPort Off 5 A ee AirPort is connected to FSS and h
143. tom Template o o oo 48 Imported Templates 48 VIGGO PFOGUGHON cirio data 49 Pie progucuOn as usemi deed betas bee yee en 49 PIOGUCHON eii ia a Se Rie 49 FOSE DIOGUCIION iso 50 Logging Onto the MR HD100 Web Server 52 Metadata Pages and Functions 53 Template serier die debe we ee Mideast hee hoe 53 SENGS ia AA 54 EI ease bad lo hd toe te nd alt 59 EDOM dende dro ces 56 NLE Final Cut Pro o o o 56 ProxSys Media Servers oo oooooooo 56 Entering Metadata o ooo ooo 57 Saving Metadata 0 eee 58 Reel Matching and Templates 59 Creating A Template o o oooooooomoo 60 Creating A New Template 61 TC Depend and Input Style In AXIF and Final Cut Pro 63 Duplicating a Template 64 Creating A Custom Template 66 Importing MR HD100 Templates 69 Removing Metadata Fields 70 Making Metadata into XML Files 71 EXDOME nocanolas sd nd dad aan dh op ith cia 72 Final Cut Pro Export ao ada cede dea 72 EXPO BY TACK o tii iS od 72 EX DOM ul cenn th nn ce idea aya Bd At a ares wad elo ale 73 Export Based on Template 73 Generic Export t cci dee een ke ou eae ede eh ees s 73 EXPO BV UTACK cs Pune oie a dea os 73 EX DOMAIN speriene A an tone ata e
144. tween Snap records e Snap recording is available only in DV modes of operation e Use SNAP in EXTERNAL and SYNCRO control modes e Removing power from the MR HD100 in the midst of a Snap recording session causes the MR HD100 to return to Normal recording mode when it powers back up Wote mmmn Another Method to Capture Single Frames An alternative to SNAP is EXT CTL FRAME For more information see EXT CTL on page 100 TIMELAPSE DV mode only 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 Timelapse function include e All the captured frames are recorded in a single clip e 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 Go to the SETUP Menu 2 Select the item TIMELAPSE 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 89 MR HD100 Functions REC FORMAT MR HDIO0 ProHo JF R AT 0 REC FORMAT DV HDV Select either e DV e HDV NFR FORMAT MR HDIOO ProHo OPERATIC NFR FORMAT
145. twork status connection network name duration speed signal strength 1 Goto the Control Panel and click on the Network Connection icon The Network Connections window appears 2 Click on the wireless network that the FS5 belongs to The Wireless Network Connection Status window appears MR HD100 Media Recorder 157 MR HD100 with Other Devices Mounting to Windows and MAC This procedure is the same for computers running Windows or MAC operating systems Select HDD MODE On the MR HD100 OPERATION gt MODE and Select HDD MR HDIOO ProHo k OPER MODE REC PLAY HDD This step is required before mounting the MR HD100 to a computer Refer to the section MODE on page 84 The HDD BYPASS screen appears MR HDIOO ProD HDD BYPASS SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE EJECT UNMOUNT MR HD100 ON OMPUTER AND UNPLUG USB CABLE BEFORE EXITING It is now possible to mount the MR HD100 drive onto the operating system MR HD100 Media Recorder 158 MR HD100 with Other Devices Mounting and Dismounting the MR HD100 How this is done depends on the operating system MAC or Windows ar OA olx File Edit View Favorites Tools Help 2 Back y Search E Folders 3 A gt TES Folders x Name Size DateModifed Type J De z3 0 7 2 2008 2 49 AM File Folder e ame PR ano 7 2 2008 249 AM File Folder 34 My Computer O 7 2 2008 2 49 AM _ File Folder ES di Un 7 2 2008 249 AM File Folder ES S
146. ular reels folders There are two functions for assigning clips to reels e 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 increments 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder 124 MR HD100 Functions Example In the illustration above F2 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 5 marks the clip to the currently selected reel The current reel is indicated in the line above the F1 function reel selection e RX X Setting a function key to this type of marker instructs the MR HD100 to mark the current clip as belonging to a sub reel folder For example R2 2 assigns the clip to REEL 2 2 which is a reel within REEL 2 e Custom REEL names created by the User REELS can also be assigned unique names by using the Reel Matching function found on the MR HD100 s web pages see Reel Matching and Templates on page 59 Blank Functions identified as Blank are inactive MR HD100 Media Recorder 125 MR HD100 Functions UTILITIES Screens MR HDIOO Proli UTILITIES FORMAT REPAIR DISK REPAIR CLIP FILE NAME ORGANIZE REEL ORG
147. unctions Screen on page 47 for more information F1 MR HD100 Media Recorder 26 SYNC EXTERNAL LCD SET REELS R1 1 etc see Reels on page 89 DISP ALARM FILE REELS R1 1 etc see Reels on page 89 DV DD REELS R1 1 etc see Reels on page 89 LOCK REELS R1 1 etc see Reels on page 89 Main Screen UTILITIES Quick Start Feature Selection For more information see Utilities Screen on page 58 FORMAT REPAIR DISK REPAIR CLIP FILE NAME ORGANIZE REEL ORGANIZE MXF UPGRADE SYSTEM RESET DIAGNOSTIC STATUS VERSION MR HD100 Media Recorder 2 Quick Start Types of MR HD100 Displays The MR HD100 has three types of screens Informational These screens provide information only and do not permit setting values examples WELCOME and VERSION see page 137 e Select an Option These interactive screens provide a list of items that the User can select In some cases selecting an item leads to a second screen 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 screens with more options e Enter Value These interactive screens 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
148. unding 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 MR HD100 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 MR HD100 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 MR HD100 Media Recorder vil 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 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 t
149. uration did 5 O Any available network access point preferred O Access point infrastructure networks only 6 Computer to computer ad hoc networks only C Automatically connect to non preferred networks 7 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 FS5 4 Click on the Move Up button to move the FS5 to the top of the network list 9 Click on the Advance to go into the next connection window 6 Select Computer to Computer adhoc network only 7 Click Close This initiates the wireless connection between the computer and the FS5 Connection status messages appear in the FS listing Acquiring network address and Connected Connected MR HD100 Media Recorder 156 MR HD100 with Other Devices Wireless Network Status E Control Panel AGE Address gt Coro Para Go 6 AD MS j Q A Y t Wacom Upda e a a Hop ans Suppos amp Y D 4 2 amp y 2 Network pe e O Connections ts Somo n Sr Fie Edt vew Fawortes Tools Advanced Hep e e Back Search H gt Folders Fiz RA Folder gt l E pe Q cat mn mete omer Wireless Network Connection A or tEgh Spood Connected Local Area Connection 9 Dell Wireless 1370 WLAN Mini eK Duration Speed Signal Strength Activity To access the current ne
150. work adhoc 114 network managed 114 145 network peer to peer 114 symbol network connected 80 USB 2 0 16 write 6 wrong product id 187 X xml Apple 47 auto org 117 converting metadata into 71 file import 50 Final Cut Pro 175 importing into NLE 50 XP see Windows Index MR HD100 Media Recorder index 11 MR HD100 Media Recorder index 12 FOCUS DUDS MR HD100 Media Recorder MANL 1144 02
151. x is empty 6 Click on the Create Metadata Fields button A new window appears with a work space for creating metadata fields appears MR HD100 Media Recorder 66 Metadata Select Metadata for Template Baseball Metadata Name TC Depend Input Style Action Create Metadata Fields Refresh Lis 10 Field Name Depends on Timecode Input Style O yes El no Variable a II ET port Field Name Depends oa Timecode Input Style Predefined Values Action 14 Position yes ES 15 Play yes EditPredifined 16 Comment yes 8 9 11 7 Enter a name for the metadata field 8 Set timecode 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 submitted 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 i

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