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MR-HD100
Media Recorder
User Guide
MANL-1144-02
LEGAL NOTICES
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL AND TRADE
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ITS RECEIPT OR POSSESSION DOES NOT CONVEY ANY
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DESCRIBE. USE IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT THE
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ENHANCEMENTS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.
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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.
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Contacting FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS:
USA
Office Hours:
Email:
Telephone:
Fax:
Address:
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00PM (Central Time) [email protected]
+1 763-398-1658
+1 763-571-7688
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:
Telephone:
Fax:
Address: [email protected]
+49 4307 - 83 58 58
+49 4307 - 83 58 99
COMO Computer & 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.
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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.
BATT-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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, correct the interference by one or more of the following actions:
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that used by the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Compliance
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
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Safety
Symbols
Power Supply Only
This symbol indicates the presence of an un-insulated
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 maintenance (servicing) information that the user should read and understand.
Note Title
This symbol indicates supplementary information about features, functions, or operations that may be of interest to the user.
Documentation
Read, Retain, and Follow Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
• Retain Documentation
Place documentation in a secure place for future reference on operating and safety instructions.
• Follow All Operating and Safety Instructions
• Pay Attention to All Warnings
Warnings are provided to protect the operator, the equipment, and content.
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Electrical Precautions
Do Not Expose to Moisture
Do not use this product near water or in an environment where it is exposed to dampness or there is the possibility of it getting wet.
Do Not Remove Cover
There are No User Serviceable Parts inside this unit. Servicing should be done by qualified service personnel.
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 personnel, 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
• 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.
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• 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 grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.
Ground Loop WARNING:
To avoid earth or ground loops, 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.
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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 the following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. The incorrect adjustment of other controls can result in damage and often requires extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Accessories and Replacement Parts
Use only attachments and accessories recommended by Focus
Enhancements.
Use only replacement parts specified by the Focus
Enhancements or of comparable quality and characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitution of parts can result in fire, electrical shock, other hazards, and loss of warranty.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
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Operating Environment
• Avoid moisture, dust, extreme heat or cold.
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Native File Recording Eliminates Pre-edit Processing . . . . 1
Assign Custom Metadata on the Fly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Overview of this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Physical Description and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front View - Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Record / Play Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Scroll/Select Wheel and Soft Navigation Keys . . . 12
Scroll Wheel and Select key . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Right Soft Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Left Soft Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Up Soft Button / Next Video Clip . . . . . . . . . . 13
Function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Unit LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Disk Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Top View - Input/Output and Power Connectors . . . . . 15
Power - 11-18V DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Video I/O - IEEE1394 Camera FireWire Connector 15
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DV Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Computer I/O - USB 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Powering the MR-HD100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting the MR-HD100 to AC Power . . . . . . . . . . 17
Battery Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Removing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Battery Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Low Battery Power During Operation . . . . . . . . . . 20
Power From External DC Battery Devices . . . . . . 20
Power Consumption Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting MR-HD100 to DV/HDV Camera . . . . . . . . . . . 22
MR-HD100 User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Types of MR-HD100 Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Record and Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Set Up the MR-HD100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power On MR-HD100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Set Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Select Record/Play Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Select the Control Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Select the Recording Format (REC FORMAT) . . 34
Select the NFR Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Select the Timecode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Record with the MR-HD100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
NORMAL Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Creating a New File without Dropping Frames 38
EXTERNAL Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
SYNCRO Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Recording Timecode in the File . . . . . . . . . . 41
Playback with the MR-HD100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Metadata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Metadata Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Descriptive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Administrative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Structural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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Default Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Custom Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Imported Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Video Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Pre-production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Post-production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Logging Onto the MR-HD100 Web Server . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Metadata Pages and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
NLE - Final Cut Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
ProxSys Media Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Entering Metadata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Saving Metadata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Reel Matching and Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Creating A Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Final Cut Pro Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Export By Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Export All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Export Based on Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Generic Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Export By Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Export All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Export Based on Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Export Matching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Exporting a Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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MR-HD100 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
General Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
DISP (display) Information Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
MR-HD100 System Information Screens . . . . . . . . . . 82
OPERATION Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Exiting HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
REC MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
NORMAL Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
RETRO CACHE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Setting Length of RETRO CACHE . . . . . . . . 87
RETRO DISK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
NFR FORMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
DV Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
HDV Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
TIMECODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
SETUP Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
SET DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
SET TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
LCD BRIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
KEY BRIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
ALARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
STOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
EXT CTL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
TC SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
UB SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
NTSC only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
RETRO CACHE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
RETRO DISK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
TIMELAPSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
PLAY MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
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PLAY FROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
UDF FS PERM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Maximum Recording Times in UDF Mode . . . . . 108
NETWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
IP ADDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
IP MASK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
BROADCAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
GATEWAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
ESSID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
WIFI MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
FTP PASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
WEB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
AUTO ORG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
AUTO MARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
REELS PREF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
FUNCTIONS Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Functions List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Assigning Clips to Reels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
UTILITIES Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
FORMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
REPAIR DISK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
REPAIR CLIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
FILE NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
ORGANIZE REEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
ORGANIZE MXF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
UPGRADE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
UPGRADE ABORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
DELETE CLIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
System Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
MR-HD100 with Other Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Windows and MAC Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
FAT32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
UDF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
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Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
MR-HD100 to Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
MR-HD100 to Wired (Ethernet) Network . . . . . . . . . 144
MR-HD100 and FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
MR-HD100 to a Managed Wireless Network . . . . . . 145
MR-HD100 Web and FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
MR-HD100 Peer-to-Peer Networking (Wi-Fi) . . . . . . 146
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Setting MR-HD100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Setting Up iPod Touch (or iPhone) . . . . . . . . . . 149
Setting Up a Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Setting Up a PC (XP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Completing Network Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Wireless Network Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Mounting to Windows and MAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Select HDD MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Mounting and Dismounting the MR-HD100 . . . . . . . 159
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
MAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Close MR-HD100 Directory and Dismount From MAC
iPod Touch and the MR-HD100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Connect Using Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Logging Metadata While Recording Logging Metadata 164
Content-based Metadata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Timecode-based Metadata (In and Out Markers) 166
Video File Types and Name Formats: . . . . . . . . . . . 168
AUTO ORG and REELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
MR-HD100 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Non-Linear Editors (NLEs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Final Cut Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
MR-HD100 NFR Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Traditional File-Based Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
MR-HD100 and Content-Based Workflow . . . . . 172
Overview of XML . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Importing Video Clip and Metadata . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Viewing a Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
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Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Metadata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Inputs/Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
NFR Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Timecode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Data I/Os . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
USB 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
NFR File Formats Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Data CRC Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . index - 1
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Focus
Enhancements’ MR-HD100 Media
Recorder. Designed specifically for use with JVC GY-HD series Pro HD 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 1080i 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 1080i 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.
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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 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-Ion battery pack BATT-0012-01LF
(Accessory Part Number:
ASYF-1323-01LF)
PWRS-0038-03 3. Power adapter with connector cable.
4. Cable, power
(If required for included power supply.)
5.
Cable, USB, 2.0, A-A
6. Cable, Firewire, 6-pin to 6-pin
7. Cable, Firewire, 6-pin to 4-pin
8. WiFi dongle
CBLA-0166-01LF
CBLA-0165-01LF
CBLA-0164-01LF
ASYF-1343-01LF or
ASYF-1344-01LF
9. Camera mount cradle ASYF-1342-01LF
10. User Guide MANL-1144
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Introduction
Missing or Damaged Components
If there are missing or damaged items, contact Focus Enhancements
Support for assistance.
USA
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +1 763-398-1658
EMEA
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +49 4307-8358-58
www.como.com - www.focusinfo.com
Features
The MR-HD100 offers the following features:
• Direct To Disk Acquisition
Especially equipped camcorders permit the use of Native File
Recording (NFR) Technology to record directly from a camcorder while shooting and without the need of a tape.
• 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:
DV25
AVI 1
AVI 2
AVI 2 – 24p (NTSC mode)
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.
HD
M2T
MXF *
QuickTime **
NFR includes support for HDV camcorders with 720p and
1080i MPEG-2 capabilities and equipped with a FireWire
1394 connection.
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• 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.
• 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.
• Compact, Lightweight, Rugged Design
The MR-HD100 weighs approximately 12 ounces (0.34 kg) including the battery and is only 1.25" (32mm) 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 of field shooting. The electronic shock cache ensures that video is always recorded even in the roughest of conditions.
• Disk Utilities
Format, Delete Clip and Repair Disk/Clip.
• 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.
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.
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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:
• Removable Li-ion battery pack supplied with the unit.
• AC adapter supplied with the unit.
• Accepts 11-18 volt DC input.
• 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.
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 NFR.
• 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
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recording starts, the MR-HD100 creates a new clip and seamlessly appends the Retro Disk session to the beginning of the new clip.
• 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.
• Scene Marking (Reels)
This allows categorizing video clips into pre-named folders on the disk during a shoot.
• Snap and Timelapse Record (DV Only)
• Universal Disk Format (UDF) a.
Large disk storage capacity through use of UDF.
b.
Single DV/HDV file recording times of up to 90 minutes. c.
720p50/60 QuickTime recording time 45 minutes.
d.
Automated new file creation at large file boundaries. e.
Read Capability on Windows XP and Read/Write
Capability on Mac OS 10.5 and Windows Vista f.
FAT32 optional.
• 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.
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Introduction
Overview of this Guide
This user guide is divided into the following chapters.
This chapter describes how to setup and use the
MR-HD100.
This chapter provides a definition of metadata and how it can be used.
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
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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
Top View - Input/Output and Power Connectors
Connecting the MR-HD100 to AC Power
Connecting MR-HD100 to DV/HDV Camera
Select the Recording Format (REC FORMAT)
Manual Recording
Syncronized Recording
page 27 page 27
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Physical Description and Controls
Front View - Controls
Unit LEDs
Disk Activity (red)
Battery Charge (green)
Display
Function keys
F1 F2 F3 F4
Power
Record Play
Stop Pause
Soft Nav Keys
Use to:
Navigate menus
Set values
Scroll and Select Wheel
Use to:
Navigate menus
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.
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Record / Play Controls
Record
Stop
Play
Pause
Use these keys to control MR-HD100 playback and record functions. Typically, these functions are used while on the HOME
Screen.
Record
Press Record when the MR-HD100 is in Stop mode to start recording.
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
While in the Home screen, and in any Record and Play modes, press the Stop key to Stop the MR-HD100 function. Refer to the section, Setup Screens on page 62 for more information.
Play
X
Press this key to start playback of the selected clip.
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.
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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
Scroll Wheel
Select Key
Left
Soft Button
|Navigate Menu
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.
Navigation Tips
When in any of the menus:
• Press the Left soft button to return to the top of the menu.
• Press the Select Key to return directly to the home screen.
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Scroll Wheel and Select key
The Scroll Wheel has multiple functions.
• Menu Navigation
Moving through the MR-HD100 menu tree.
• Input Values
When selecting values for fields, use the Scroll Wheel to dial to an item in a list of options and the Select key to
Exit input mode.
• Return to Home 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.
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Unit LEDs
Disk Battery
Disk Activity
LED State
Red - Flashing
Indicates
Disk activity.
Battery Charge
LED State
Off
Indicates
Powered Off,
Adapter Connected - No Battery
Green Charging Cycle Completed
Green Slow Flashing Charging (fast charge)
Green Fast Flashing Charging (topping off battery)
Battery charge level is indicated by the color of the battery symbol in the LCD display:
Green - 100% - 50%
Yellow - 50% - 25%
Red - 25% - 0
Low charge, recharge immediately.
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Top View - Input/Output and Power Connectors
Video I/0
IEEE 1394
Computer I/0
USB 2.0
Power
DC 11-18V
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
• DV/HD Video I/O
• 6-pin IEEE-1394a connector
• 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.
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.
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DV Audio
Audio is embedded in the FireWire signal.
• DV25
2-ch (16-bit, 48kHz)
4-ch (12-bit, 32kHz) -- Available in the Raw DV NFR file
format only.
• HDV
2-ch MPEG 1, Layer 2
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:
• 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.
• 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.
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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 power, it is first necessary to fully charge the battery.
Installing a Battery
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.
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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.
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.
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Battery Data
• 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-HD100 has both the battery and AC power installed. This indicates that the battery is receiving a charge.
• When the battery is charged, the battery charge symbol in the LCD is solid green.
• An uncharged battery takes 2-3 hours to charge with the unit powered off.
• 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
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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MR-HD100 User Interface
The MR-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
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:
• Highlight the screen title at the top of the screen.
• Press the Select soft button.
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Main Screen Feature Option
WELCOME Only appears for a few seconds on power up.
Selection
HOME Gateway screen for all functions, it displays disk and operational status.
OPERATION
For more information see OPERATION Screens on page 83.
MODE
REC/PLAYER
CONTROL
REC MODE
HDD (mount to computer function)
NORMAL
EXTERNAL
SYNCRO
NORMAL
RETRO CACHE
RETRO DISK
SNAP (DV mode only)
TIMELAPSE (DV mode only)
REC FORMAT
NFR FORMAT
TIMECODE
DV
HDV
Depends on REC FORMAT setting.
DV
HDV
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
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Main Screen Feature
SYSTEM
SETUP
Option Selection
For more information see Setup Screens on page 42.
DATE
TIME
LCD
LCD BRIGHT
ON
OFF
AUTO
1 through 16
KEY BRIGHT
ALARM
STOP
EXTL CTL
1 through 16
(Does not include Scroll Wheel)
ON/OFF
FRAME
GRAY
NO VIDEO
OFF
PAUSE
FRAME
FILE
TC SET
UB SET
TC MODE
RETRO CACHE
RETRO DISK
TIMELAPSE
PLAY MODE
PLAY FROM
UDF FS PERM
NETWORK
IP ADDR
DROP
NON-DROP
(If MR-HD100 in
EXT TC, TC
Mode has no effect.)
0 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.
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Main Screen Feature
IP MASK
BROADCAST
GATEWAY
ESSID
KEY
Option
Manual or DHCP.
Selection
Manual or DHCP.
Manual or DHCP.
Set manually.
Set manually (WEP encryption only.)
WIFI MODE MANAGED
ADHOC (P2P)
FTP DISABLED
ENABLED
(Default ftp://FS:FS@ipaddress)
FTP PASS Sets FTP password for
FTP function.
Default is FS.
WEB DISABLED
ENABLED
AUTO ORG DISABLED
ENABLED
AUTO MARK DISABLED
ENABLED
REELS PREF FOLDER
TEMPLATE
FUNCTIONS Contains user definable function key selections. Changing a setting with a Function key is identical to changing the
setting in its corresponding menu.
Refer to Functions Screen information.
on page 47 for more
F1
F2
F3
F4
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
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Main Screen Feature
UTILITIES
Option 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
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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
• 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.
• Enter Value
These interactive screens permit the User to enter userdefined values. To do this:
1.
Use the Soft right key to advance between data fields.
2.
Use the Scroll Wheel to dial in the correct values.
3.
Press the Select key to save changes and return to the
SETUP main menu
4.
Clicking UNDO cancels changes and returns to the SETUP main menu.
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Record and Playback
Before using the MR-HD100, set up the unit as outlined in the following sections:
Select a DV/HD File Format
Set Time and Date
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.
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Set Date and Time
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.
SETUP
DATE
TIME
05/28/08
08:31:15
LCD
LCD BRIGHT
ON
16
KEY BRIGHT
ALARM
16
ON
2.
Use the Down soft button to highlight the date and press the Select key to access the Set Date screen.
SETUP
DATE
06/15/08
3.
Use the Right and Left soft buttons to highlight the Month,
Day, and Year. Use the Scroll Wheel to change the value.
4.
When complete, press the Select key.
The display returns to the SETUP menu which displays the new date.
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5.
Use the Down soft button to select the TIME setup screen and press the Right soft button . The following screen appears:
SETUP
TIME
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,
8.
Return to the Home screen.
For more information see Home on page 79 for more
details
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9.
Press the Right soft button on the Scroll Wheel once to display the OPERATION menu.
OPERATION
MODE REC/PLAY
CONTROL
REC MODE
NORMAL
NORMAL
REC FORMAT
NFR FORMAT
TIMECODE
HDV
QUICKTIME
EXT TC
By default, the MR-HD100 is setup for the most typical recording situations. The Operation defaults are:
MODE
CONTROL
REC MODE
REC/PLAY
NORMAL
NORMAL
REC FORMAT HDV
NFR FORMAT
TIMECODE
QUICKTIME
EXT TC
See
See
See
See
See
See
If it is necessary to change any of these settings, refer to the following few pages.
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Select Record/Play Mode
OPERATION
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
OPERATION
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.
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Select the Recording Format (REC FORMAT)
OPERATION
REC FORMAT
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
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.
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DV24p and PAL 25p Modes
• 24p modes are only for use with camcorder's that are capable of DV-24p Advanced mode.
• 24p is comparible to DV QuickTime and AVI Type 2.
• PAL 25p camcorders require no special 25p DV format
• There are different MR-HD100 models for NTSC and PAL recording.
The display returns to the OPERATION menu.
Select the Timecode
OPERATION
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.
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.
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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 using 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.
Time and date are set.
2.
Recording format is set.
3.
NFR Format is set.
4.
The MR-HD100 is connected to the video camera according to the explanation in
5.
Camera and MR-HD100 are powered on.
6.
Tape is loaded in the camera, if:
• Camera requires a tape in its transport before it triggers
MR-HD100 record.
• User wants to record to both tape and disk, see the following note.
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.
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.
• 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 increment and recording will start.
• 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.
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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
Stop Pause
4.
Press Pause II once to put the MR-HD100 to Rec-Pause mode.
5.
Press Pause II again and the MR-HD100 begins to Record again in the same clip.
6.
Press Stop to stop the recording.
7.
Press Record to begin recording a new clip.
Creating a New File without Dropping Frames
When in record mode, it is possible to break the recording into a separate, new file without dropping frames.
While recording, press Record again and the MR-HD100 automatically creates a new clip.
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EXTERNAL Recording
External control permits the MR-HD100 to control the camcorder functions during record and playback.
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:
OPERATION
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 EXTERNAL .
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 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.
2.
Press Pause II once to put the MR-HD100 in STOP mode.
3.
Press Pause II again and the MR-HD100 begins to Record again in the same clip.
4.
Press Stop to stop the recording.
5.
Press Record to begin a new clip.
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SYNCRO Recording
Syncro recording allows the MR-HD100 to mimic camcorder operations by monitoring the state of the camcorder’s tape recorder controls.
Syncro: For Camcorders Without External Trigger 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:
OPERATION
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.
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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
OPERATION
TIMECODE
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
To view the source timecode (TC) from the camera, press the DISP key, F2 default, until the format type appears, e.g. 1080/60i TC.
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,
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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.
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
Backward Index
2
Up
4
Forward Index
3
6 7
2
Down
3.
Press the Play key.
4.
Press Pause to pause playback.
5.
Press Stop to end playback of the clip.
Refer to Scroll/Select Wheel and Soft Navigation Keys on page 12 for
more information on the function of these controls.
Camcorder Compatibility with External Players
Some HD camcorders are not compatible with the external player functions Forward/Reverse Search and Pause.
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Metadata
Metadata 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 NLE’s log and capture or log and transfer windows.
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The MR-HD100 Metadata utility is a web-based application that provides the user the ability to:
• Add video clip-based and timecode-based metadata to video clips during recording or playback.
• Use a default or custom metadata entry templates.
• Export clip-based and timecode-based templates to ProxSys
Media Servers and NLE applications.
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.
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This chapter contains:
Logging Onto the MR-HD100 Web Server
Entering Metadata
Making Metadata into XML Files
page 56
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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 greatest number of users, enterprise-wide. Descriptive metadata can include:
• Name of released project.
• Subject tags -- sports, medicine, history and such.
• Name of videographer.
• Location of recording.
• Project ID.
Often, descriptive metadata values are added during recording or when transferred to the NLE. Some descriptive metadata may be added at different stages of production/post-production to indicate content status.
Administrative
Administrative metadata is video clip based and is used to manage the content within the content library and backup repository. This metadata links all content to its parent files and identifies where it may be archived. Examples of administrative metadata may include:
• Library archive number.
• Project ID.
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Structural
Structural metadata is video clip-based and used primarily for storage of objects in the production library and for presentation.
This metadata assists users during production and post production steps and can be added or changed according to where the content is in the workflow.
Structural metadata can include:
• Camera.
• Clip number.
• Name of videographer.
• Project ID.
• Storyboard frame number.
• Sequence start/stop (timecode-based)
• Frame location (timecode-based)
Structural metadata is added during recording and subsequent editing. Often this metadata is timecode-based, which defines or describes specific frames within a clip.
Templates
A template is an xml form into which, job specific data is entered.
For example, a news crew will have at least one template available for each story type covered: accident, fire, interviews, sportsbaseball, sports-football, and weather.
A metadata template can include:
• Fields into which data is entered,
• Lists of predetermined metadata from which values are selected,
• Setting the type of metadata, timecode based or not,
It is possible to create 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.
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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 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
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.
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
As a precaution, Export and archive all non-FCP Example templates. After formatting, it is necessary to re-import them.
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1
Video Production
4
Wired or Wireless network
2
4
6
5
Media Server
Non-Linear Editor
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.
• Using the MR-HD100 web-based interface, open the metadata template on a laptop or PDA.
• Setup the metadata template values and settings by logging into MR-HD100's web server using a computer 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.
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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.
3.
Playback video.
4.
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 templates 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.
6.
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
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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 with other clips.
• Track processes applied to video sequences, for example chromakey effects.
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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
3.
Open a web browser and enter the MR-HD100’s IP address in the browser’s Address window.
The Entry page appears.
This is the first page that a PDA type device displays.
The first time that the Entry page appears it displays the default template.
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Metadata 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.
• User group includes the pages:
Template - for creating and managing templates,
Settings - template export/import and reel matching parameters,
• 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
Not accessible with PDA type devices.
Use the Template page to create, modify, and manage the metadata templates stored in the MR-HD100 database:
• Display an existing template.
• Enable or disable specific metadata fields on a template.
• Edit predefined values for specific fields.
• Duplicate an existing template and assign it a new name.
• Create a new template using either the Apple XML
Interchange Format or a Custom format.
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Settings
Not accessible with PDA type devices.
Clicking on Settings opens a page with the functions:
• Reel Matching
This function allows the User to assign specific metadata templates to particular MR-HD100 REEL s. The REEL then has the template’s name.
The User can, without leaving the Home screen, employ one of the function keys to quickly select a template by picking a
REEL with the template’s name. The Entry page automatically changes to the template assigned to the REEL.
This function requires that the SETUP menu > REELS PREF option TEMPLATE
be selected, see REELS PREF on page 119.
• 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
• Delete Template
This function allows the User to select and delete templates from the MR-HD100.
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Entry
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 it is 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.
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Export
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 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
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.
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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.
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5
6
4
5
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.
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.
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4.
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.
5.
Click Update .
6.
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. Generally, there is an In (Start) maker for the beginning and an Out (Stop) for the end of the marker selection.
• Clicking on a Set button places the marker and displays the timecode location of the marker.
• Clicking on the Marker button resets the markers to
00:00:00:00.
Continue recording until finished.
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.
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Reel Matching and Templates
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 REEL s 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 > REELS PREF option
TEMPLATE be selected, see
Reel Matching 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.
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5
2.
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.
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Creating A Template
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:
• 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 conforms to the selected xml format and with all the metadata fields set to their defaults. The
User is restricted to disabling/enabling the metadata fields or changing their predefined values.
• 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.
TC (timecode) Depend Metadata Fields
TC Depend identifies if whether a metadata field:
• Depends on video timecode: metadata for specific TC markers, either a single point or a Mark IN and Mark Out point.
• 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.
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Creating A New Template
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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.
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.
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6.
Verify that the necessary metadata fields are enabled.
Enable Only Necessary Fields
When logging metadata in the field, it may be difficult to log more than a few metadata fields for a given shot (although it is possible to log as many as you need with 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.
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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.
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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 ready 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.
• By default, most but not all of the metatdata fields are set as not timecode dependent.
• All the metadata fields have their Input Style set as Mixed
Input which permits the use of both predefined and variable, user entered, values.
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
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Duplicating a Template
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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.
Click Add.
• The new template appears with all of the metadata fields found in the parent template.
• The new template’s name appears in the Display
Template dropdown menu.
5.
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.
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The Edit Predefined Values dialog box appears.
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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 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 ready for use.
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Creating A Custom Template
1 2 3 4
5
6
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 .
3.
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.
5.
Click on the Add Metadata Field button.
The Select Metadata for Template dialog box appears. This box is empty.
6.
Click on the Create Metadata Fields button.
A new window appears with a work space for creating metadata fields appears.
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7
10
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 in the list below.
11.
Click on the Edit Predefined button for a metadata field to add Predefined or Mixed variables.
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12
14
The Edit Predefined Values dialog box opens.
15
13
17
18
12.
Enter each value separately.
13.
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.
14.
Click on Lock the Predefined Values box to prevent the User from adding other data to the list during metadata entry.
• This restricts the list to only those values already entered.
• Default is that the User can add other values to the list.
15.
Click on the X in the upper right corner to close the dialog box.
16.
Metadata fields appear in the list of fields from which to select.
17.
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.
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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
5
6
3 2
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.
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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 successful.
The template
Removing Metadata Fields
Removing A Metadata Field Deletes All Data Stored In Field
In All Records!
Use extreme caution when removing metadata fields.
This applies to metadata fields added by the User and accompanied by the Remove button.
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Making Metadata into XML Files
MR-HD100 Drive
Shooting directory for storing video clips.
Directory named for template used.
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.
• 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 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.
• 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.
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Export
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
This step is only necessary if AUTO ORG is set to DISABLED in the SETUP menu.
Use this method to export individual tracks (video clips) with metadata.
1.
Place a check mark in the box Export by Track .
2.
Select the Track (clip) to export.
3.
Click on Export .
The clip and its metadata document are placed in a directory on the MR-HD100 with the name of the template used.
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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 Custom 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.
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Export Matching
1
2 3
4
5
6
7
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.
2.
Select the Custom template from the Template dropdown menu.
3.
Click Add Export Matching to create database pivot table of metadata fields. This creates lists from which matches can be made.
4.
Select the Custom template from the Edit Export Matching
Template dropdown menu.
5.
Click Edit Export Matching .
A dialog box opens with the NLE metadata fields listed.
Beside each field is a dropdown menu with a list of the
Custom template fields.
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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.
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Exporting a Template
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.
Go to the Settings page.
2.
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
.
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MR-HD100 Functions
This section contains information on the following LCD screens:
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.
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.
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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:
• A value that can be set, such as the date.
• A switch similar to a check box, that can be enabled along with other options in the display.
• A switch similar to a radio button, that belongs to a family of options, in which only one can be active at any time.
SETUP
DATE
TIME
LCD
LCD BRIGHT
KEY BRIGHT
ALARM
STOP
07/01/08
12:21:30
ON
16
16
ON
FRAME
Menu Title
Appears at the top of the 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
Use the Up and Down soft navigation buttons to move between the items in the menu.
Pressing Select when an item is highlighted, displays its options.
Current Settings
Opposite the menu item is its current setting.
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.
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Welcome
The Welcome screen appears briefly after boot-up, and automatically switches to the Home screen when the MR-HD100 is ready for operation.
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.
1 2 3 4 5
15
13
14
12
6
7
8 9 10 11
1.
Current Function : symbol and description
Refer to LCD Display Symbols and Text on page 97.
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2.
Operational Status
This indicates the current record/playback status.
3.
F1 Function Active
Indicates a function assigned to F1 key is active:
• Y Syncro
• E External
4.
Wireless Network Connected
Symbol indicates that MR-HD100 is receiving wireless signals.
5.
Battery Life Gauge
This gauge is accurate only when the unit is powered exclusively from the battery.
6.
Volume and Clip Number
The volume number is always 1 .
Number of the current video clip, i.e. 001 for clip 1.
7.
Time Remaining on the disk.
8.
F1 Functions with EXT as the default, refer to Functions
Screen on page 52 for more information.
9.
F2 Functions with DISP as the default, refer to Functions
Screen on page 52 for more information.
10.
F3 Functions with LOCK as the default, refer to Functions
Screen on page 52 for more information.
11.
F4 Functions
12.
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 > REEL LIST mode, the REEL appears in brackets for example, [REEL]. This area is blank if NO REEL has been selected.
13.
DISP information field that displays data type.
14.
DISP information field that displays current NFR format.
15.
Recording Format .
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.
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 the DISP button advances the display to the next category of information. Following is a table of the data types and data available with DISP .
Field
Number
13
14
13
14
14
13
14
13
14
13
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
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.
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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 camcorder in use with the MR-HD100 unit.
Possible values are:
• 1080i50/60 TC
• 720/30p TC
• 720/25p TC
• 720p24 TC
• 720p50/60 TC
• 576/50p TC
• 480/60p TC
Refer to the camcorder manual for supported resolutions
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.
WARNING
5%
POWER
REMAINING
Press OK to clear the screen and return to the last screen.
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OPERATION Screens
OPERATION
MODE
CONTROL
REC/PLAY
NORMAL
REC MODE
REC FORMAT
NORMAL
HDV
NFR FORMAT
TIMECODE
QUICKTIME
EXT TC
The Operation screen provides access to settings that control various recording features and functions and information. The functions listed are:
Item
MODE
Default
REC /PLAY
Options
REC /PLAY
HDD
CONTROL NORMAL NORMAL
EXTERNAL
SYNCRO
REC MODE NORMAL NORMAL
RETRO CACHE
RETRO DISK
SNAP DV REC Mode only
TIMELAPSE DV REC Mode only
REC FORMAT
NFR FORMAT
HDV
QUICKTIME
DV
DV
RAW DV
AVI TYPE 1
AVI TYPE 2
CANOPUS AVI
MATROX AVI
QUICKTIME
MXF
HDV
M2T
QUICKTIME
MXF
TIMECODE EXT TC EXT TC
REC RUN TC
FREE RUN TC
REGEN TC
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MODE
OPERATION
MODE
REC/PLAY
HDD
• REC/PLAY
Use this option to set the MR-HD100 controls to disk recorder mode.
• 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.
HDD BYPASS
SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE
(EJECT / UNMOUNT MR-HD100 ON
COMPUTER) AND UNPLUG USB
CABLE BEFORE EXITING
EXIT
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 .
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CONTROL
OPERATION
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.
• NORMAL
Record and Play modes are controlled through the MR-
HD100 controls.
• 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.
• 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 mode, refer to the section,
Syncro
Slave Recording
on page 30.
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REC MODE
OPERATION
REC MODE
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.
REC MODE
Indicator
(RETRO CACHE)
REC MODEs with Home Screen Indicators
Mode
NORMAL
Top Line Displayed In Home Screen
STOP 1-001
RETRO CACHE C STOP 1-001
RETRO DISK L STOP 1-001
SNAP REC SNAP 1-001
TIME LAPSE T STOP 1-001
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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 puts the MR-HD100 into record mode.
• Pressing Pause II stops recording.
• Pressing Pause II a second time resumes recording to the original video clip.
• Pressing Stop stops recording puts the MR-HD100 into
STOP mode.
RETRO CACHE
Retro Cache 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 and the MR-HD100 goes into REC-
PAUSE mode and starts caching video.
When caching, the Home screen displays ( STOP/REC
PAUSE ) and a C .
2.
Pressing Record 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.
Go to the SETUP Menu.
See
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.
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RETRO DISK
The Retro Disk mode records video in a continuous loop to a user-defined portion of disk space. Pressing record seamlessly begins active recording. The Retro Disk session is appended to the beginning of the new clip. The result is a set of clips beginning with the cached video and continuing with the newly recorded video.
• When calculating the amount of hard disk space needed for a Retro Disk record session, always include additional space beyond the recording requirements. The added space depends on the length of the loop.
• Loops less than 60 minutes, need an additional 1 minute of unused disk space.
• Loops 60 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 L ( STOP/REC-PAUSE and L) appear in the MR-HD100 display.
To initiate Retro Disk:
1.
Pressing Record and the MR-HD100 goes into REC-
PAUSE mode and starts caching video.
When caching, the Home screen displays REC PAUSE and a C .
2.
Pressing Record 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.
Go to the SETUP Menu.
2.
Select the item RETRO DISK .
See
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.
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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 between Snap records.
• Snap recording is available only in DV modes of operation.
• Use SNAP in EXTERNAL and SYNCRO control modes.
• 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.
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:
• All the captured frames are recorded in a single clip.
• The time between recording periods can be set in frames, seconds, minutes, and hours.
The maximum time between recorded frames is 24 hours.
Setting Duration of TIMELAPSE
1.
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.
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REC FORMAT
OPERATION
REC FORMAT
DV
HDV
Select either:
• DV
• HDV
NFR FORMAT
OPERATION
NFR FORMAT
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 .
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DV Formats
• RAW DV
• AVI TYPE 1
• AVI TYPE 2
• CANOPUS AVI
• MATROX AVI
• QUICKTIME
• OP ATOM
• MXF P2
HDV Formats
• M2T
• QUICKTIME
• MXF
The latest NFR supported applications and file formats are listed on the Focus Enhancements website: www.focusinfo.com
.
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TIMECODE
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.
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 in its nonvolatile memory, so it can persist across recording sessions.
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• 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.
Go to the SETUP menu.
2.
Select the TC SET item.
3.
Enter values using the Right soft key and Scroll Wheel.
4.
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.
• REGEN
When the MR-HD100 powers up in REGEN mode, it:
• Reads the timecode of the last track recorded.
• Adds 1 to the number.
• Stores the new timecode as the number that will be assigned to the first frame of the next recording session.
If the drive is empty, i.e. no existing recordings, the MR-
HD100 uses the TC SET value.
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SETUP Screens
SETUP
DATE 05/28/08
TIME
LCD
LCD BRIGHT
08:31:15
ON
16
KEY BRIGHT 16
ALARM ON
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:
Item
DATE
TIME
LCD
LCD BRIGHT
KEY BRIGHT
ALARM
STOP
EXT CTL
Default
06/15/08
08:00
ON
16
16
ON
NO VIDEO
OFF
Options / Comments
Displayed in Home screen.
Displayed in Home screen.
ON
OFF
AUTO
1 -16
1 -16
ON/OFF
NO VIDEO
OFF
PAUSE
FRAME
FILE
TC SET 00:00:00:00
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Item
UB SET
TC MODE
RETRO CACHE
RETRO DISK
TIMELAPSE
PLAY MODE
Default
00:00:00:00
NON-DROP
5 seconds
1 minute
00:00:00:00
PLAY CLIP
PLAY FROM MODE TRACK
UDF FS PERM READ-ONLY
DHCP NETWORK
IP ADDR 0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
IP MASK
BROADCAST 0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
GATEWAY
ESSID
KEY
WIFI MODE
FS5
FTP
FTP PASS
WEB
AUTO ORG
AUTO MARK
REELS PREF
MANAGED
DISABLED
FS
ENABLED
ENABLED
DISABLED
FOLDER
TEMPLATE
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)
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SET DATE
SETUP
DATE
06/15/08
Default is 06/15/08.
SET TIME
SETUP
TIME
Default is 08:00:00
Date and Time Must Be Set
The date and time must be set. They are used in the MR-HD100 file naming function.
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LCD
SETUP
LCD
ON
OFF
AUTO
These items enable or disable the MR-HD100's LCD backlight.
• ON Default
Permanently sets LCD backlight to
ON
.
• OFF
Permanently sets LCD backlight to
OFF
.
• AUTO
Turns off the backlight after one minute.
On the MR-HD100, pressing any button pad button turns the backlight back on. Any information screen turns the backlight on.
LCD BRIGHT
SETUP
LCD BRIGHT
16
Sets the brightness of the LCD display: range of 1 to 16 with 16 the brightest.
Default is 16 .
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KEY BRIGHT
SETUP
KEY BRIGHT
16
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
ON
OFF
SETUP
ALARM
Toggle switch controlling the Alarm.
• When the alarm is enabled, pressing any button on the MR-
HD100 produces audio feedback.
• The MR-HD100 alarm triggers when conditions such as low battery charge, low disk space, or over heating occur.
• When Alarm is set to OFF , the audio feedback for the buttons is disabled. However, the alarm still sounds for low power, high heat, or low disk space conditions.
Default is ON .
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STOP
SETUP
STOP
NO VIDEO
These settings depend on the REC FORMAT 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:
• FRAME Default
Displays the first frame of the clip.
• GRAY
Displays a black frame.
• NO VIDEO DV only
Video output is OFF .
In HDV mode:
• NO OUTPUT
The camcorder LCD displays its default screen.
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EXT CTL
SETUP
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.
• 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.
• PAUSE
Controls Pause and Resume during a record or playback session.
• 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.
• FILE
Creates a new file during a record session without losing any frames.
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TC SET
SETUP
TC SET
Default is 00:00:00:00.
The Timecode Set parameter stores a user 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.
• TC FREE RUN
The MR-HD100 uses this value on the next recording after it is set in TC SET .
• TC REGEN
This is the starting value when using an empty hard disk drive for recording.
• TC REC RUN
This is the value used to begin every recording session after a power cycle.
TC SET and UB SET Can Be Set at the Same Time
Both parameters, TC SET and UB SET, may be set.
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UB SET
SETUP
UB SET
Default is 00:00:00:00.
The User Bit Set function provides the ability to change the user bits in the timecode recorded in the video files.
• Timecode values are not set when in TC EXT mode.
UB Set is an early method 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.
TC SET and UB SET Can Be Set at the Same Time
Both parameters, TC SET and UB SET, may be set.
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TC MODE
NTSC only
SETUP
TC MODE
DROP
NON-DROP
These parameters are only available for NTSC and only one may be enabled at a time. Drop and non-drop enable and disable the drop-frame function that modifies how the timecode is calculated during recording.
• DROP
Enables the drop-frame function and frames 00 and 01 are dropped from each minute of video recorded, with the exception of the first minute of the hour.
• NON-DROP Group Default
Disables drop-frame.
No frames are dropped during recording and the timecode reflects the actual time during recording.
If the MR-HD100 is in EXT TC mode, the TC MODE selection has no effect on the recorded video's timecode.
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RETRO CACHE
SETUP
RETRO CACHE
0 sec
Select between 0 and 10 seconds.
Default is 5 seconds.
RETRO DISK
SETUP
RETRO DISK
0 min.
Select between 1 and 392 minutes.
Default is 1 minute.
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TIMELAPSE
SETUP
TIMELAPSE
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 00:01:00:00 would mean that in
30 minutes, a full 1 second clip is recorded.
Timelapse applications can include capturing the traffic on city streets, the growth of a plant from seed to maturity, and construction projects: long duration events appear to occur rapidly.
Features of the Timelapse function include:
• All the captured frames are recorded in a single clip.
• The time between recording periods can be set in frames, seconds, minutes and hours.
• The maximum time between recorded frames is 24 hours.
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PLAY MODE
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 pause. It stays in this state until stopped.
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PLAY FROM
SETUP
PLAY FROM
TRACK
REEL
This screen permits the selection from where clips playback: track directory or reel. There are two choices:
• Play Track Default
Clips playback in the order in which they were recorded.
Playback order is based on the order of the file names.
• 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).
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UDF FS PERM
SETUP
UDF FS PERM
READ-ONLY
READ-WRITE
Use this setting to determine the read-write capabilities of the UDF file system.
• READ-ONLY Default
Use for Windows XP operating system.
• READ-WRITE
Use for MAC OS 10.5 and Windows Vista operating systems.
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
MAC Operating Systems on page 141.
Maximum Recording Times in UDF Mode
MR-HD100 maximum record times in UDF mode are:
• 720p50/60 QuickTime - 45 minutes,
• All other UDF formats - 90 minutes,
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NETWORK
SETUP
NETWORK
MANUAL
DHCP
Select the method to use to assign a network IP address to the MR-
HD100.
• 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
• DHCP Default
Select, if IP address is automatically assigned by the network
DHCP server.
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IP ADDR
SETUP
IP ADDR
0.0.0.0
When set to DHCP, the address is 0.0.0.0.
Default is 192.168.1.1.
IP MASK
SETUP
IP MASK
0.0.0.0
When set to DHCP, the address is 0.0.0.0.
Default is 255.255.255.0.
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BROADCAST
SETUP
BROADCAST
0.0.0.0
When set to DHCP, the address is 0.0.0.0.
Default is 192.168.1.255.
GATEWAY
SETUP
GATEWAY
0.0.0.0
When set to DHCP, the address is 0.0.0.0.
Default is 192.168.1.1.
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ESSID
SETUP
Set the ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier) depending on how it is used:
• Peer-to-Peer connections, where the ESSID must be the same for all members of the network.
• Infrastructure -- network -- where the ESSID distinguishes one wireless network from another. It is a unique name that identifies a wireless network, specifically, the wireless access point.
The ESSID can contain upper and lower case alphabetical characters, some special characters, spaces, and numerals.
1.
Select ESSID from the SETUP menu.
2.
Press the F2 function button to enter or edit the ESSID.
3.
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.
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KEY
SETUP
The KEY is a code sequence required by the wireless network.
This can only be WEP encryption.
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WIFI MODE
SETUP
WIFI MODE
MANAGED
ADHOC (P2P)
This function sets the type of wireless connection that the MR-
HD100 uses.
• MANAGED
Managed mode is used when making a wireless connection to a structured LAN where central access points are used and devices are managed through the network.
• ADHOC 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 wireless 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.
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FTP
SETUP
FTP
DISABLED
ENABLED
This function enables only the MR-HD100’s FTP Read capabilities.
FTP can not be used to write to the MR-HD100.
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
SETUP
This function sets the FTP password.
Default is FS .
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WEB
SETUP
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 .
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AUTO ORG
SETUP
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.
Disable AUTO ORG Before Recording MXF Clips
After recording MXF clips, run ORGANIZE MXF before mounting
MR-HD100 to computer.
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AUTO MARK
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.
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REELS PREF
SETUP
REELS PREF
FOLDER
TEMPLATE
Use this function to select the method that a folder is identified:
• FOLDER
This option uses Reel numbers to name the folders: R-0,R-1. R-
2, and so on, up to R-9.
• TEMPLATE
This option enables the capability to assign folders unique names 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.
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FUNCTIONS Screens
Reel receiving clips
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.
FUNCTIONS
F1
F2
SYNC
DISP
F3
F4
DV/DD
REELS
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.
• There are four groups of functions F1 , F2 , F3 , and F4 displayed via the Functions screen.
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MENU
F1 SYNC
F1 EXTERNAL
LCD SET
F1 REELS
F1 R0-0
F1 R1-1
F1 R2-2
F1 R3-3
F1 R4-4
F1 R5-5
F1 R6-6
F1 R7-7
F1 R8-8
F1 R9-9
F1 BLANK
• The function groups are independent of each other.
• 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.
Appears on LCD as…
SYNC Toggles between SYNCRO and LOCAL record control.
EXT (Toggles between external TRIGGER and LOCAL control)
Default
Sets the LCD display to A = AUTO, 1 = ON, 0 = OFF, see LCD on page 97.
REEL Increments current reel number,
R0 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.
F2 DISP
F2 ALARM
F2 FILE
F2 REELS
F2 R0-0
DISP (Toggles the different TC display modes) (Default)
ALRM/MUTE Turns the FS-C alarm on or off.
FILE (Toggles display between normal and the file name.
REEL Increments current reel number,
R0 Marks Current Clip to Reel 0,
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F3 LOCK
F3 REELS
F3 R0-0
F3 R1-1
F3 R2-2
F3R3-3
F3 R4-4
F3 R5-5
F3 R6-6
F3 R7-7
F3 R8-8
F3 R9-9
F3 BLANK
F4 LOCK
MENU
F2 R1-1
F2 R2-2
F2 R3-3
F2 R4-4
F2 R5-5
F2 R6-6
F2 R7-7
F2 R8-8
F2 R9-9
F2 BLANK
Appears on LCD as…
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.
LOCK/UNLK Locks the buttonpad (Default) - toggles between
LOCK and UNLK <Unlock>
REEL Increments current reel number,
R0 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.
LOCK/UNLK Locks the buttonpad - toggles between LOCK
(Default) and UNLK <Unlock>
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MENU
F4 REELS
F4 R0-0
F4 R1-1
F4 R2-2
F4 R3-3
F4 R4-4
F4 R5-5
F4 R6-6
F4 R7-7
F4 R8-8
F4 R9-9
F4 BLANK
Appears on LCD as…
REEL Increments current reel number,
R0 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.
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Assigning Clips to Reels
Current Reel Function Bar
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
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 particular reels
(folders). There are two functions for assigning clips to reels:
• REELS
To allocate a clip to one of the folder/reels 0 - 9 assign the
REELS function to a function key.
To Select the reel that the clip should belong to, press the
REELS function key to 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.
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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.
• 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.
• 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.
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UTILITIES Screens
UTILITIES
FORMAT UDF
REPAIR DISK
REPAIR CLIP
FILE NAME
UPGRADE
DELETE CLIP
Item
FORMAT
REPAIR DISK
REPAIR CLIP
FILE NAME
ORGANIZE REEL
ORGANIZE 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
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.
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FORMAT
Format Type
UDF / FAT
Templates
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 data 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.
5.
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.
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REPAIR DISK
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.
Corrupted Files May Need More Repairs
After running Repair Disk some files may still need further work to restore them. In such a case, run the utility Repair Clip, refer to the following page.
Using Repair Disk with Less Than 300 Mb Free Space
If 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.
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To repair a disk:
1.
In the 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.
• Complete indicating that the disk repair was successful.
• Aborted indicating that there were errors and the repair did not complete.
3.
Press BACK to return to the Utilities menu.
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.
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REPAIR CLIP
Clip Number
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 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:
• Complete indicating Repair Clip was successful.
• Aborted indicating that there were errors and the repair did not complete.
4.
Press BACK to return to the Utilities menu.
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.
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FILE NAME
Clip Number
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
ORGANIZE REEL
COMPLETE
BACK
This function places all files identified as a REEL clip during recording or playback into the appropriate reel folder. The clip may be marked by either, using either REEL or Rx-x .
It is possible to import REEL folders directly into most DV NLE bins.
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ORGANIZE MXF
ORGANIZE REEL
COMPLETE
BACK
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.
2.
Moves all MXF audio files into the /contents/audio directory.
3.
Updates and moves the xml files from the log directory into the /contents/clip directory.
4.
Generates thumbnails of the clips in /contents/icon directory.
Disable AUTO ORG Before Recording MXF
After recording MXF clips, run ORGANIZE MXF before mounting
MR-HD-100 to computer.
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UPGRADE
Check Focus Enhancements website for upgrades and latest software updates, go to www.focusinfo.com
.
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-HD100 to AC power before upgrading. A secure power source is necessary.
2.
Download the latest upgrade file to a local computer.
3.
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.
4.
Connect the MR-HD100 to the local computer using the USB
2.0 cable provided with the MR-HD100.
5.
Access the MR-HD100 root directory.
Go to OPERATION > MODE and select HDD
6.
Copy or drag the mr-hd.bin file to the MR-HD100 root directory.
7.
Exit the MR-HD100 from HDD mode and navigate to the
Utilities menu.
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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:
UPGRADE
ABORT
BACK
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.
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DELETE CLIP
Use this item to delete a selected clip.
1.
In the 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.
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.
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System Reset
SYSTEM RESET
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.
System Reset
A System Reset can not be reversed.
Diagnostic
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.
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Status
STATUS
BATTERY: 7.69 V
TEMPERATURE: 49C
BACK
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
VERSION
1.0.0.00000000
NTSC
MR-HD100
BACK
The Version screen displays:
• MR-HD100 Firmware version
• Video Standard of the unit.
• MR-HD100 model
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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
MAC OS and Windows
page 137
MR-HD100 to Wired (Ethernet) Network
MR-HD100 to a Managed Wireless Network
MR-HD100 Peer-to-Peer Networking (Wi-Fi)
Setting Up iPod Touch (or iPhone)
Mounting and Dismounting the MR-HD100
iPod Touch and the MR-HD100 page 163
Logging Metadata While Recording Logging Metadata page 164
Video File Types and Name Formats:
Mounting Hardware
page 169
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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:
• Connect the MR-HD100 directly to a computer through a USB
A-A connection.
• Mount the MR-HD100 to the computer’s file system.
• 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.
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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.
Version FAT32 Operating
System
Windows
Windows
MAC OS
MAC OS
XP
VISTA
10.x
10.5 Leopard
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
UDF read/write
Read Only
Read/Write
Read Only
Read/Write
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.
Recording Time Depends on Recorder Mode and Resolution
The number of minutes per 2G file depends upon the recorder mode and resolution:
• DV - 9 minutes,
• 720p (MOV) - 10 minutes,
• 720p (M2T) - 13 minutes,
• 1080i (M2T) - 9 minutes,
• 1080i (MOV) - 8 minutes (1080/60i) or 7.5 minutes (1080/50i),
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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-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.
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.
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Initial Setup
The MR-HD100 can be accessed by computer in three ways:
• Directly by USB cable.
• Through a wired (ethernet) network.
• Through a wireless network.
MR-HD100 to Computer
Video I/O
IE 1394
Computer I/0
USB 2.0
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:
• 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.
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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.
2.
Power on the MR-HD100 and wait for the Home screen to appear.
3.
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.
4.
Open an IE or Safari web browser.
5.
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
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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:
• Verify that MR-HD100 is set to DHCP.
SETUP > NETWORK > DHCP .
• Insure that the proper ESSID set,
SETUP > NETWORK > ESSID .
Use ESSID to browse available networks.
• Insure that the KEY is set.
The KEY is the wireless network password.
SETUP > NETWORK > 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.
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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.
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:
• ASYF-1343-01LF
• 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.
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3.
Go to the SETUP > NETWORK and Select MANUAL .
SETUP
NETWORK
MANUAL
DHCP
4.
If needed, scroll to SETUP options IP ADDRESS , IP MASK ,
BROADCAST and GATEWAY and modify their settings.
5.
Set ESSID .
SETUP > ESSID > Select ESSID .
SETUP
ESSID
FS5
F2-EDIT
The ESSID display lists wireless networks within range of the MR-HD100. If the network is not displayed, press F2 and enter it, see
6.
Pick the network and press Select button.
The display returns to the SETUP menu.
7.
Set KEY .
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SETUP > KEY > Select KEY .
SETUP
The key is the wireless equivalent of the network password.
8.
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.
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9.
Set WIFI MODE .
SETUP > WIFI MODE > Select ADHOC (P2P).
SETUP
WIFI MODE
MANAGED
ADHOC (P2P)
10.
Verify that WEB is enabled.
SETUP > WEB > 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 ).
3
4 5
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.
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5.
Press the right arrow in the blue circle to open the
Network setting for this Wi-Fi selection.
6
7
8
9
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.
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Setting Up a Mac
Use similar settings on other Wi-Fi capable computers.
1
2
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
NETWORK .
5
6
7
5.
Select AirPort network icon.
ON appears.
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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
9
10
11
12
13
8.
Click on TCP/IP .
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.
Press 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.
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Setting Up a PC (XP)
2
3
1
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 .
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The Network Connections window opens.
4
5
6
7
4.
Click on Wireless Network Connections .
The Wireless Network Connection window opens.
5.
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.
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Two messages appear in sequence.
8.
Click Connect Anyway and then OK .
This completes the wireless connection.
9.
Go to
Completing Network Setup on page 156.
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Completing Network Setup
The following steps are required to complete the set up.
Return to the Wireless Network Connection window.
1
2
3 4
5
6
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.
3.
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.
5.
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 FS5 listing: Acquiring network address and Connected .
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Wireless Network Status
To access the current network status -- connection, network name, duration, speed, signal strength:
1.
Go to 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.
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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 > MODE and Select HDD .
OPERATION
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.
HDD BYPASS
SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE
(EJECT / UNMOUNT MR-HD100
ON
COMPUTER) AND UNPLUG USB
CABLE BEFORE EXITING
It is now possible to mount the MR-HD100 drive onto the operating system.
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Mounting and Dismounting the MR-HD100
How this is done depends on the operating system: MAC or
Windows.
Windows
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.
This folder may contain several different files: video and xml, see
Video File Types and Name Formats: on page 168.
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Close MR-HD100 Directory and Dismount From Windows
1.
Close the file system browser, i.e. Windows Explorer.
2.
Terminate HDD mode on the MR-HD100.
There are two methods:
• Select BACK in the MR-HD100’s HDD BYPASS display.
• Function Key assigned to DD/DV , press that key.
The HDD display closes and the MR-HD100 returns to its previous display.
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.
The MR-HD100 does not require that step. It safely dismounts itself from the computer file system.
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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:
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:
Organizing Structured Files
If clips have been assigned to a Reel folder: perform an Organize
REEL before connecting the unit to a computer, see
on page 131. Also see ORGANIZE MXF on page 132.
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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.
It is now safe to remove the MR-HD100.
Eject Shortcut for Two-button Mouse
If the Macintosh is equipped with a two-button mouse, the following keyboard shortcut is available:
• Right click the MR-HD100 icon on the desk top.
• Select the Eject function from the pop-up menu.
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iPod Touch and the MR-HD100
The MR-HD100’s internal web server, database, and wireless connectivity provide the ability to use the iPod iTouch, or other
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:
1.
Connect to the wireless network on which the MR-HD100 is operation.
2.
Use the iPod browser to access the MR-HD100 web page and database.
3.
Select the metadata template to use.
4.
Place the MR-HD100 in Record mode and begin recording.
5.
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.
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Logging Metadata While Recording Logging
Metadata
2 3 4
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:
• MR-HD100 is set to the QUICKTIME DTE format -- either DV or HDV format.
• AUTO ORG is enabled -- look in the SETUP menu.
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7
11
8
6.
Put the MR-HD100 into Record mode and start recording.
The Settings page on the iPod now shows:
• MR-HD100 Status is recording,
• Current timecode,
• The number of the track being recorded,
7.
Click on Clip Info .
The iPod displays the Clip info page with the template’s metadata fields and/or their buttons. If Friendly Names were assigned early, they appear.
This page is for logging clip-based - non TC Depend, timecode dependent -- metadata.
8.
Enter the metadata:
• For open data fields, click on the field: depending on the data type, the iPod keyboard or number pad appears.
• For metadata buttons, click on the button to display a dropdown menu with its predefined values. Pick the appropriate value.
9.
Click Done . (Not shown in illustration.)
The data is fixed in the field and it is now possible to go on to other metadata fields.
10.
Repeat Steps 7, 8, and 9 until all metadata is specified.
11.
Click one of the Update buttons.
The metadata is associated with the clip and immediately uploaded and saved in the MR-HD100 database. This metadata applies to the entire clip.
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Once logged, stop the recording.
It is also possible to log clip-based metadata to a clip after the recording is complete, STOP mode, but before recording the next clip.
It is also possible to log metadata when in Playback mode.
Timecode-based Metadata (In and Out Markers)
If while recording a clip an event occurs that the 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
5
7
3
9
4
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.
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4.
Click the Mark Out: Set button.
This sets a Out marker at that point in the timecode of the recording.
5.
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.
6.
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.
7.
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.
8.
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.
9.
Click the Mark button to store the marker in the MR-
HD100 database.
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Video File Types and Name Formats:
DV File Types
RAWDV
AVI Type2 or 24p AVI Type2
Canopus AVI
Matrox AVI
Name Format Extension
.DV
YYYMMDDHHMMSSb01 .AVI
YYYMMDD-HHMMSSb01
YYYMMDD-HHMMSSm01
This file has a separate .wav audio file per track.
.AVI
.AVI
QuickTime or 24p Quicktime
OP Atom
.MOV
YYYYMMDD-HHMMSSp01
YYYYMMDD-HHMMSSL01.mxf), -
(YYYYMMDDHHMMSSR01.mxf) where:
p is video,
L is the left audio channel,
R is the right audio channel,
.MXF
.MXF
MXF P2
HDV File Types
M2T
MXF
QuickTime
YYYYMMDD-HHMMSSX01.m2t
.M2T
.MXF
.MOV
AUTO ORG and REELS
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
• M2T or QUICKTIME (MOV) filename format: YYYYM-
MDD-HHMMSS X 01.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
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HDV camcorders support these resolutions.
X Resolution d 720p, 23.976 fps * b 720p, 24 fps * c 720p, 25 fps a 720p, 29.97 fps * e 720p, 30 fps f 720p, 50 fps * g 720p, 59.94 fps * h 720p, 60 fps * y 756p, 50 fps * z 480p, 60 fps *
X Resolution
D 1080i, 23.976 fps *
B 1080i, 24 fps *
C 1080i, 25 fps *
A 1080i, 29.97 fps *
E 1080i, 30 fps *
F 1080i, 50 fps
G 1080i, 59.94 fps *
H 1080i, 60 fps
* The 576p, 50 fps and 480p, 60 fps resolutions are not supported in the HDV QUICKTIME format. The unit will not record these resolutions camera when in HDV QUICKTIME format.
MR-HD100 Accessories
Check www.focusinfo.com for information about MR-HD100 accessoreis.
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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:
Importing Video Clip and Metadata
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Final Cut Pro
MR-HD100 NFR Workflow
Traditional File-Based Workflow
Traditional video workflow is based on the film industry. Video like film is considered as an actual strip of film or tape that is identified by a code number. Records of the content of the video 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 contentbased workflow that is significantly more efficient than the filebased 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:
• 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.
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• Creating Metadata Template
Taking the information generated during project definition, the editor creates xml metadata templates that reflect the project’s content structure. These templates are created using a computer networked to the 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.
Apple XML
Interchange Format
Fields
Final Cut Pro
Log and Capture
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For example, here is a possible template for shooting a football game:
Field Name
Master Comment 1
Master Comment 2
Friendly
Name
Play
Predefined Value
Result offense defense special teams complete incomplete fumble interception
Once created, a template can be saved, reused, and shared with other MR-HD100s.
• 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-topeer network and accesses the Metadata templates
through the MR-HD100 web server, see Connect Using
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.
• 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.
• Continuing with Post Production Tasks
Once in Final Cut, the video and its metadata are available for post production.
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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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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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,
2.
Verify that the MR-HD100 has AUTO ORG enabled,
3.
Mount the MR-HD100 as a drive on the MAC, see
Mounting to Windows and MAC on page 158.
4.
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.
5.
Find the template xml file.
4
MR-HD100 Drive
5
Template xml file
Folder containing template related content files
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 template’s name.
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6.
Open Final Cut.
7
8
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.
9
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11
10
12
10.
Select the MR-HD100 drive in the Devices column.
A list of directories and files appears. Because Import > XML was picked earlier, the xml files are active but the video files are grayed out and inaccessible.
11.
Select the template’s xml file.
A xml icon appears with the name of the file and other data.
Under the icon is the more info link. Clicking on this link opens a window with information about data that was created using the MR-HD100 metadata function.
12.
Click the Choose button.
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The Import XML window appears.
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
13.
Use the Destination field to navigate to the project where the video clip is to be placed. Default is Untitled Project .
14.
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.
15.
Check mark the setting Override with settings from XML .
16.
Check mark the option Reconnect to Media Files .
17.
Check mark the option Include Markers .
18.
Check mark the option Include Audio/Visual Effects .
19.
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.
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Viewing a Clip
1
Column Headers
Metadata Field Names
Metadata Values
1.
To view all of the clips recorded using a specific template, open the folder with that template’s name.
A list of all the video clips associated with the template appears.
To the right of the clip file names are columns with the metadata values attached to the file. The column headers are the original metadata field names: Friendly Names assigned in the template do not appear.
By selecting the field name at the top of the column, it is possible to sort all the clips by the values in that field.
2.
To view the clip, drag it into the viewer window.
The 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.
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TC Dependent Metadata
Marker Name and Comment
IN and OUT Markers
Any clips logged using timecode dependant (TC DEPEND) metadata have an arrow to the left of the clip in the browser window. Clicking on the arrow, displays the marker that was set and the name, if it was entered.
If the entire clip is dragged into the viewer or timeline, the marker portion (with IN and OUT points) plays in the viewer. If the play marker is within the marker period, the marker name and comment appear superimposed over the video.
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Technical Specifications
Specifications are subject to change.
Physical Description
• Dimensions: 2.75” x 5.50” x 1.25” (70mm x 140mm x 32mm).
• Weight: 12 oz. (0.34 kg) with battery.
User Interface
• Graphical display, 37mm x 49mm Active Display, color, backlit.
• 9 control buttons with conductive rubber keypad.
• Scroll Wheel I/F.
• Menu system integrated with control buttons to provide access to unit:
Operations
System Setup
Functions
Utilities
Metadata
• Download from external device, Xml template of metadata tags.
• Add metadata tags to video file and link to:
Timecode values in a recording,
Individual clips,
Entire recording session,
• Metadata compatible with popular NLE editor applications.
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Compliance
• CE
• FCC Class A
• C-Tick
• RoHS
Connectors
Power - mini-jack
DC 11-18 V
Video IO - FireWire
1 x 6-pin
IEEE-1394a
Computer IO - USB 2.0
Inputs/Outputs
Video
• 1 x 6-pin FireWire, IEEE-1394a, connector with restraining latch.
• Connector does not accept or provide power.
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NFR Video Formats
• SD
• DV25
Frame rates:
480i @ 30 fps.
480p @ 24 and 30 fps.
576i/p @ 25fps.
• HD/HDV
Frame rates:
720p @ 24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 fps.
1080i @ 24F, 30F, 50 and 60 fps.
Audio
Embedded in the FireWire signal
• DV25
Embedded 2-channel (16-bit, 48kHz),
Embedded 4-channel (12-bit, 32kHz),
• 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
• 1 x 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.
• Does not charge battery.
• Connect 802.11b/g wireless LAN compatible devices.
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Disk Drive
• Capacity: 60GB or 100GB
• Form Factor: 1.8”
• Formatting: UDF
• Speed: 4200 RPM
• Type: PATA (IT series)
NFR File Formats Supported
• DV25
AVI 2
AVI 2 – 24p
Canopus AVI
Matrox AVI
QuickTime
QuickTime 24p
OP Atom
MXF P2
• HDV
M2T
QuickTime
MXF
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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.
HIGH
TEMPERATURE!
The unit is getting too hot for normal operation.
NO SPACE LEFT! The Disk Drive is Full.
Connect AC Power or replace the battery pack.
Check ambient air temperature. Is unit in direct sun light or near heat source?
DISK ERROR
XXX
NO DISK
DETECTED
Lost Disk Communication.
Lost Disk Communication.
Transfer files off the drive and format it before attempting to do more recording.
Contact Focus Enhancements Technical
Support.
Contact Focus Enhancements Technical
Support.
WRONG
PRODUCT ID
Incorrect Software Loaded.
Download correct software and perform upgrade again.
FILE NOT FOUND Wrong filename or missing file. Check filename or that upgrade file exists.
AUDIO MUTE Record or Playback with VF mode set to 24, 25 or 30 is muted for the PN NFR formats
(QuickTime PN and P2 PN).
This is normal. No action is required.
Data CRC Errors
CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) errors indicate that either a file is corrupted (this might be a hardware error) or a file system is corrupted.
CRC’s are caused by any of the following:
• Computer hard drive
• Computer hard drive copying the files
• Computer port
• Computer file system corruption
• Cable, FireWire or USB MR-HD100 hard drive
• MR-HD100 port
• MR-HD100 file system corruption
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Environment
• Operating Temperature: 0-40° C (32° -104°F)
• Storage Temperature: -20-60° C (-4° -140°F)
• Ambient Operating Humidity: Within 10% to 85% (relative humidity)
• Shock (Drop Test): Operating 50cm / Non-operating 100cm
Power
• Main unit:
11 – 18V DC,
Low power consumption. less than 3W during record,
• Removable and rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack:
Capable of more than 3 hours of continuous record operation,
Battery charger built into the unit,
• Supplied external AC adapter with restraining mechanism,
• Accept/receive power via USB 2.0 port:
Maximum 2.5W (500mA),
Operation Only - Does Not Charge Battery,
• 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
14.4 V
12.0V
No Dongle
0.238A (3.42W)
0.285A (3.42W)
With Linksys Dongle Notes
0.328A (4.72W)
0.398A (4.77W) idle-LCD/Backlight at max idle-LCD/Backlight at max
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Battery Installed - partially discharged, full charging current
Volt- in
14.4 V
14.4 V
No Dongle
NA
0.525A (7.6W)
With Linksys Dongle Notes
0.608A (8.75W)
0.575A (8.25W)
Record Mode-LCD/
Backlight at max 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
• MR-HD100, one year, limited.
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Index
Numerics
480p
576p
A
adapter
Apple XML Interchange Format
audio
message 187 muted, vfr mode 187
AVI
B
battery
charging 18 charging via FireWire 18
button
index - 1
Index
C
cable
FireWire, 6-6 pin 2, 15 power 2
camcorder
charge
clip
connector
camera, firewire 15 power, dc 15
function 13 left soft button 12, 13, 23
mode, external 33, 85 mode, normal 85 mode, syncro 85
index - 2
D
database
default
ftp 26, 115 ftp password 26, 115
deleting
disk
error, lost comm 187 error, no disk detected 187
Index
remaining recording time 81 timecode, external device 81
DV
exporting
external
E
error
F
function active 80 functions with EXT 80
file
error, not found 187 error, wrong file name 187
index - 3
Index
transfer, asynchronous 6 write 6
FireWire
cable, 6-pin to 6-pin 2, 15, 18
format
formats
frame
function
index - 4
G
H
HD
HDV
I
import
ip
default address 109 default broadcast address 109 default mask address 109
iPod
Index
K
L
LED
battery charge 14 disk status 14
M
menu
field, mixed mode 67 field, predefined 67
ProxSys Media Transfer Utility
metadata, settings web page 54
mode
control 33 control, external 33
index - 5
Index
recording, normal 87 recording, retro cache 87
MR-HD100
web page, metadata settings 54
web page, metatdata 53 web page, template 53
N
navigation
network
index - 6
setup, dhcp 109 setup, manual 109
determine compatible format 34
native format, DV25 1 native format, hd 1080i 1 native format, hd 720p 1
no disk detected 187 no space left 187
non-linear editing
Index
number
O
operation
mode, NFR format 90 mode, rec format 90
organize
P
power
adapter 2 battery pack, li-ion 2
consumption 20 external dc device 20
ProxSys Media Transfer Utility 56
Q
recording time, 720p50 6 recording time, 720p60 6
R
rate
record
external 36, 39 external, tapeless 36
index - 7
Index
modes 24, 86 normal 36, 38, 86 pre-rec cache 86
reel
repair
retro cache 5, 87 setting length 87
S
screen
index - 8
scroll wheel 12, 13 scroll/select wheel 12
security
select
setting
setup
SNAP
soft button
Index
structured files
syncro
system
T
template
timecode
timecode-based 43, 44 metadata 44 template 44
timeline
U
default, read-only 108 recording times 108 setup 108
Universal Disk Format, see UDF.
index - 9
Index
upgrade
user bit, display set value 81
utility
V
video
pre-production 49 production 49
W
web
web server
index - 10
Windows
network, adhoc 114 network, managed 114, 145 network, peer-to-peer 114
X
xml
Index
index - 11
index - 12
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