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Contacting FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS:
USA
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00PM (Central Time)
Email:
support@focusinfo.com
+1 763-398-1658
Telephone:
Fax:
+1 763-571-7688
Address:
Focus Enhancements, Inc.
1370 Dell Avenue
Campbell, CA. 95008
www.focusinfo.com
EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa)
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
9:00 AM to 5:00PM
Email:
techsupport@como.com
+49 4307 - 83 58 58
+49 4307 - 83 58 99
Telephone:
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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 fea-
tures, functions, or operations that may be of interest to the user.
Documentation
Read, Retain, and Follow Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before
the product is operated.
•
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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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)
3. Power adapter with connector cable.
PWRS-0038-03
4. Cable, power
(If required for included power supply.)
5.
CBLA-0166-01LF
CBLA-0165-01LF
CBLA-0164-01LF
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
ASYF-1343-01LF or
ASYF-1344-01LF
9. Camera mount cradle
ASYF-1342-01LF
10. User Guide
MANL-1144
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Missing or Damaged Components
If there are missing or damaged items, contact Focus Enhancements
Support for assistance.
USA
Email: support@focusinfo.com
Telephone: +1 763-398-1658
EMEA
Email: techsupport@como.com
Phone: +49 4307-8358-58
www.como.com - www.focusinfo.com
Features
The MR-HD100 offers the following features:
• 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
HD
AVI 1
AVI 2
M2T
MXF *
AVI 2 – 24p (NTSC mode)
Canopus AVI
QuickTime **
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.
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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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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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.
This chapter describes how to connect the MR-HD100 to
Windows and Mac computers.
This chapter provides information about integrating
the MR-HD100 metadata capabilities with specific Non
Linear Editing (NLE) Systems.
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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
Stop
Play
Pause
Soft Nav Keys
Scroll and Select Wheel
Use to:
Navigate menus
Set values
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
Right
Left
Soft Button
Soft Button
Navigate Menu
|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
Indicates
Red - Flashing
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
Selection
WELCOME
HOME
Only appears for a few seconds on power up.
Gateway screen for all functions, it displays disk and operational
status.
OPERATION
MODE
REC/PLAYER
HDD (mount to computer function)
NORMAL
EXTERNAL
SYNCRO
CONTROL
NORMAL
RETRO CACHE
REC MODE
RETRO DISK
SNAP (DV mode only)
TIMELAPSE (DV mode only)
REC FORMAT
DV
HDV
Depends on REC FORMAT setting.
NFR FORMAT
DV
Raw DV
AVI Type1
AVI Type2
Canopus AVI
Matrox AVI
Quicktime
MXF
HDV
M2T
QUICKTIME
MXF
TC EXT
TIMECODE
TC REC RUN
TC FREE RUN
TC REGEN
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Main Screen Feature
Option
Selection
SYSTEM
SETUP
For more information see Setup Screens on page 42.
DATE
TIME
ON
OFF
LCD
AUTO
1 through 16
LCD BRIGHT
1 through 16
(Does not include Scroll Wheel)
KEY BRIGHT
ON/OFF
ALARM
FRAME
GRAY
STOP
NO VIDEO
OFF
EXTL CTL
PAUSE
FRAME
FILE
TC SET
UB SET
DROP
NON-DROP
(If MR-HD100 in
TC MODE
EXT TC, TC
Mode has no
effect.)
0 to 10 seconds
0 to 392 minutes
(Based on 100GB drive, other models may
vary.)
RETRO CACHE
RETRO DISK
Set duration between single frame captures.
(DV mode only)
TIMELAPSE
PLAY MODE
PLAY ALL
PLAY CLIP
LOOP CLIP
LOOP TRACK
PLAY TRACK
PLAY REEL
PLAY FROM
UDF FS PERM
NETWORK
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.
IP ADDR
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Main Screen Feature
IP MASK
Option
Selection
Manual or DHCP.
Manual or DHCP.
Manual or DHCP.
Set manually.
BROADCAST
GATEWAY
ESSID
Set manually (WEP encryption only.)
KEY
MANAGED
ADHOC (P2P)
WIFI MODE
FTP
DISABLED
ENABLED
(Default ftp://FS:FS@ipaddress)
Sets FTP password for
Default is FS.
FTP PASS
WEB
FTP function.
DISABLED
ENABLED
DISABLED
ENABLED
AUTO ORG
AUTO MARK
REELS PREF
DISABLED
ENABLED
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 on page 47 for more
information.
SYNC
EXTERNAL
LCD SET
F1
REELS
R1-1 etc.,
see Reels on page 89.
DISP
ALARM
F2
FILE
REELS
R1-1 etc.,
see Reels on page 89.
DV/DD
REELS
F3
R1-1 etc.,
see Reels on page 89
LOCK
REELS
F4
R1-1 etc.,
see Reels on page 89
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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
137).
• 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 user-
defined values. To do this:
1. Use the Soft right key to advance between data fields.
2. Use the Scroll Wheel to dial in the correct values.
3. 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
LCD
05/28/08
08:31:15
ON
LCD BRIGHT
KEY BRIGHT
ALARM
16
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
8. Return to the Home screen.
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
NORMAL
NORMAL
HDV
QUICKTIME
EXT TC
CONTROL
REC MODE
REC FORMAT
NFR FORMAT
TIMECODE
By default, the MR-HD100 is setup for the most typical
recording situations. The Operation defaults are:
MODE
REC/PLAY
NORMAL
CONTROL
85.
REC MODE
NORMAL
HDV
86.
REC FORMAT
NFR FORMAT
TIMECODE
QUICKTIME
EXT TC
92.
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
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 Connecting MR-HD100 to DV/HDV
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
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
Pause
Stop
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.
2
Up
4
5
Forward Index
Backward 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.
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:
page 56
Entering Metadata
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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, sports-
baseball, 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
As a precaution, Export and archive all non-FCP Example
templates. After formatting, it is necessary to re-import them.
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Video Production
1
Wired or Wireless
network
4
4
Media Server
2
6
Non-Linear Editor
5
Pre-production
Pre-production includes the setup of equipment for recording
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 com-
puter or laptop.
Template settings and metadata resides on the MR-HD100,
in the MR-HD100 database in the directory: /log/fs_3.db.
Production
Production involves the includes recording of video, logging
both clip and timecode metadata based on the templates that
were defined in the pre-production phase. In addition, clips can
be played back and verified -- through the camera -- and
additional metadata can be defined if required.
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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:
110.
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 REELs. The REEL then has
the template’s name.
The User can, without leaving the Home screen, employ one
of the function keys to quickly select a template by picking a
REEL with the template’s name. The Entry page automatically
changes to the template assigned to the REEL.
This function requires that the SETUP menu > REELS PREF
• 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
page 176. The application automatically locates the associated
video clips and imports them into the editor browser. From
there the User can insert the xml template and video files into
the Final Cut timeline. Using the attached metadata, the User
can review the metadata in the Final Cut browser and use NLE
to search for and through the video clips.
For more information about NLEs refer to Non-Linear Editors
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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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
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 REELs functions permit the User to group video clips into Reels,
This function requires that the SETUP menu > REELS PREF option
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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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.
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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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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
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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. 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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The Edit Predefined Values dialog box opens.
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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
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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 Cus-
tom template created. Export By Track
Use this method to export individual tracks (video clips) with
metadata.
1. Place a check mark in the box Export by Track.
2. Select the Track (clip) to export.
3. Click on Export.
The clip and its metadata document are placed in a directory on
the MR-HD100 with the name of the template used.
Export All
Similar to Export By Track, except clicking Export processes all
the waiting video clips.
Export Based on Template
Use this method when a variety of metadata templates were
used during the recording session. This option processes all
video clips that had the same Custom based templates used to
enter metadata.
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Export Matching
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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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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
07/01/08
Menu Title
Appears at the top of the
display and identifies its
topic or function.
DATE
TIME
LCD
LCD BRIGHT
KEY BRIGHT
ALARM
STOP
12:21:30
ON
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ON
Use the Left or Right soft
navigation buttons to
move between the
previous or next menu.
FRAME
Menu Items
Current Settings
Use the Up and Down soft
navigation buttons to
move between the items in
the menu.
Opposite the menu item is
its current setting.
Pressing Select when an
item is highlighted,
displays its options.
Selecting a menu item, displays its setting options.
Navigate to the correct option or enter its parameters and press the
Select button to set the option and return to the menu.
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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.
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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.
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Field
Data Type /
Number
Data Description
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14
COUNTER
Shows frame count of current video clip during record or
playback.
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REMAINING
Record: counts down number of available frames
remaining, as time, on a specific disk.
Playback: displays time remaining of the current clip.
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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
92.
Playback: displays the embedded DV timecode value in a
particular track.
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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
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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
REC/PLAY
NORMAL
NORMAL
HDV
QUICKTIME
EXT TC
CONTROL
REC MODE
REC FORMAT
NFR FORMAT
TIMECODE
The Operation screen provides access to settings that control various
recording features and functions and information. The functions
listed are:
Item
Default
Options
MODE
REC /PLAY
REC /PLAY
HDD
CONTROL
REC MODE
NORMAL
NORMAL
NORMAL
EXTERNAL
SYNCRO
NORMAL
RETRO CACHE
RETRO DISK
SNAP DV REC Mode only
TIMELAPSE DV REC Mode only
REC FORMAT
NFR FORMAT
HDV
DV
QUICKTIME
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
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
Top Line Displayed In Home Screen
NORMAL
STOP
STOP
STOP
SNAP
STOP
1-001
1-001
1-001
1-001
1-001
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
RETRO CACHE
RETRO DISK
SNAP REC
C
L
TIME LAPSE
T
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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.
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.
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
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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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 non-
volatile 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
TIME
LCD
05/28/08
08:31:15
ON
LCD BRIGHT
KEY BRIGHT
ALARM
16
16
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
Default
06/15/08
08:00
Options / Comments
Displayed in Home screen.
Displayed in Home screen.
ON
ON
OFF
AUTO
16
1 -16
LCD BRIGHT
KEY BRIGHT
ALARM
16
1 -16
ON
ON/OFF
NO VIDEO
NO VIDEO
OFF
STOP
OFF
EXT CTL
PAUSE
FRAME
FILE
00:00:00:00
TC SET
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Item
Default
Options / Comments
00:00:00:00
NON-DROP
UB SET
TC MODE
DROP
NON-DROP
5 seconds
1 minute
RETRO CACHE
RETRO DISK
TIMELAPSE
PLAY MODE
00:00:00:00
PLAY CLIP
PLAY CLIP
LOOP CLIP
PLAY ALL
LOOP ALL
TRACK
READ-ONLY
DHCP
TRACK
REEL
PLAY FROM MODE
UDF FS PERM
NETWORK
READ-ONLY
READ-WRITE
MANUAL
DHCP
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
FS5
When set to DHCP, 0.0.0.0.
When set to MANUAL, 192.168.1.1
IP ADDR
When set to DHCP, 0.0.0.0.
When set to MANUAL, 255.255.255.0
IP MASK
When set to DHCP, 0.0.0.0.
When set to MANUAL, 192.168.1.255
BROADCAST
GATEWAY
When set to DHCP, 0.0.0.0.
When set to MANUAL, 192.168.1.1
ESSID
KEY
MANAGED
MANAGED
ADHOC PEER-TO-PEER (P2P)
WIFI MODE
DISABLED
FS
FTP
FTP PASS
WEB
ENABLED
ENABLED
DISABLED
AUTO ORG
AUTO MARK
REELS PREF
FOLDER
TEMPLATE
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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
SETUP
ALARM
ON
OFF
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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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 Windows and
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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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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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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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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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
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
F3
F4
SYNC
DISP
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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• 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.
MENU
Appears on LCD as…
F1 SYNC
SYNC Toggles between SYNCRO and LOCAL record control.
F1 EXTERNAL
EXT (Toggles between external TRIGGER and LOCAL control)
Default
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
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
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,
F2 REELS
F2 R0-0
R0 Marks Current Clip to Reel 0,
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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.
F3 LOCK
LOCK/UNLK Locks the buttonpad (Default) - toggles between
LOCK and UNLK <Unlock>
F3 REELS
F3 R0-0
F3 R1-1
F3 R2-2
F3R3-3
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.
F3 R4-4
F3 R5-5
F3 R6-6
F3 R7-7
F3 R8-8
F3 R9-9
F3 BLANK
F4 LOCK
LOCK/UNLK Locks the buttonpad - toggles between LOCK
(Default) and UNLK <Unlock>
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MENU
Appears on LCD as…
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
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
Function Bar
Current Reel
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
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
Default
Comment
FORMAT
UDF
Backup data before using.
No Undo.
Maximum record times for 720p50/
60 QuickTime is 45 minutes. Other
UDF formats are 90 minutes.
REPAIR DISK
REPAIR CLIP
FILE NAME
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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.
ORGANIZE REEL
ORGANIZE MXF
Places all Assigned To Reels video
clips into proper folders.
Some NLE’s require this utility to
organize their structured files.
UPGRADE
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Upgrades the unit software.
DELETE CLIP
Deletes and removes selected clip
from unit. No Undo.
SYSTEM RESET
DIAGNOSTIC
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Resets unit to factory defaults.
Use to assist Focus Technical
Support in diagnosing issues.
STATUS
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Provides details of power state and
internal temperature of unit.
VERSION
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
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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.
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:
TEMPERATURE:
7.69 V
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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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.
The MR-HD100 is compatible with any computer system that can
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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.
Operating
System
Version
FAT32
UDF
read/write
Windows
Windows
MAC OS
MAC OS
XP
VISTA
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read Only
Read/Write
Read Only
Read/Write
10.x
10.5 Leopard
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.
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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.
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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
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.
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
5
4
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.
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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
7
6
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.
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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
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
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Close MR-HD100 Directory and Dismount From Win-
dows
1. Close the file system browser, i.e. Windows Explorer.
2. Terminate HDD mode on the MR-HD100.
There are two methods:
• Select BACK in the MR-HD100’s HDD BYPASS dis-
play.
• 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
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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
4
9
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
Name Format
Extension
.DV
AVI Type2
or 24p AVI Type2
YYYMMDDHHMMSSb01
YYYMMDD-HHMMSSb01
.AVI
Canopus AVI
Matrox AVI
.AVI
.AVI
YYYMMDD-HHMMSSm01
This file has a separate .wav audio file
per track.
QuickTime
or 24p Quicktime
.MOV
.MXF
OP Atom
YYYYMMDD-HHMMSSp01
YYYYMMDD-HHMMSSL01.mxf), -
(YYYYMMDDHHMMSSR01.mxf) where:
p is video,
L is the left audio channel,
R is the right audio channel,
MXF P2
.MXF
HDV File Types
M2T
YYYYMMDD-HHMMSSX01.m2t
.M2T
.MXF
.MOV
MXF
QuickTime
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-HHMMSSX01.m2t or .mov where the X is a letter
indicating the resolution of the captured video file. The
table below lists letters and associated resolutions. Not all
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HDV camcorders support these resolutions.
X
d
b
c
a
e
f
Resolution
720p, 23.976 fps *
720p, 24 fps *
720p, 25 fps
X
D
B
C
A
E
F
Resolution
1080i, 23.976 fps *
1080i, 24 fps *
1080i, 25 fps *
1080i, 29.97 fps *
1080i, 30 fps *
1080i, 50 fps
720p, 29.97 fps *
720p, 30 fps
720p, 50 fps *
720p, 59.94 fps *
720p, 60 fps *
756p, 50 fps *
480p, 60 fps *
g
h
y
z
G
H
1080i, 59.94 fps *
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 resolu-
tions camera when in HDV QUICKTIME format.
MR-HD100 Accessories
Check www.focusinfo.com for information about MR-HD100
accessoreis.
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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 content-
based workflow that is significantly more efficient than the file-
based method. The MR-HD100 provides the ability to video
content and related metadata that can be downloaded, ready to
edit, into the Final Cut Pro editor.
Content-based workflow involves:
• 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
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
Friendly Predefined Value
Name
Master Comment 1
Master Comment 2
Play
offense
defense
special teams
Result
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-to-
peer 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
• 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
• 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,
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
9
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.
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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
Column Headers
Metadata Field Names
1
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
Computer IO - USB 2.0
Video IO - FireWire
1 x 6-pin
IEEE-1394a
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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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
Battery power is low.
Connect AC Power or replace the battery
pack.
LOW BATTERY!
The unit is getting too hot for Check ambient air temperature. Is unit in
HIGH
TEMPERATURE!
normal operation.
direct sun light or near heat source?
The Disk Drive is Full.
Transfer files off the drive and format it
before attempting to do more recording.
NO SPACE LEFT!
Lost Disk Communication.
Lost Disk Communication.
Incorrect Software Loaded.
Contact Focus Enhancements Technical
Support.
DISK ERROR
XXX
Contact Focus Enhancements Technical
Support.
NO DISK
DETECTED
Download correct software and perform
upgrade again.
WRONG
PRODUCT ID
Wrong filename or missing file. Check filename or that upgrade file
exists.
FILE NOT FOUND
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
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
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Battery Installed - partially discharged, full charging current
Volt- in
No Dongle
With Linksys Dongle Notes
14.4 V
NA
0.608A (8.75W)
Record Mode-LCD/
Backlight at max
14.4 V
0.525A (7.6W)
0.575A (8.25W)
record for 1 hr.,
internal T=56 deg.C
Operation
When operating the MR-HD100 at 12V rather than 14.4V, the
power consumed remains the same, but the current draw
increases by a factor of 1.2 (14.4/12.0).
The Linksys dongle uses approximately 1.35W. This represents
about 30% of the power budget when not charging the batteries.
When charging the batteries, the MR-HD100 applies as much
power as possible to the battery, up to a limit of about 1A
charging current. However, the overall power system limits the
total amount of current consumed to about 0.6 A maximum
based on the 15V input adapter.
The result is that when a big load is added, such as a discharged
battery and the dongle, the MR-HD100 automatically reduces
the amount of the charging current so that the total current
through the adapter never exceeds approximately 0.6 Amps.
Warranty
• MR-HD100, one year, limited.
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Index
C
cable
camcorder
D
charge
database
default
clip
connector
deleting
disk
index - 2
Index
exporting
DV
external
F
E
error
file
index - 3
Index
G
H
HD
FireWire
HDV
I
import
format
ip
iPod
formats
frame
function
index - 4
Index
K
L
LED
M
menu
mode
index - 5
Index
MR-HD100
N
navigation
network
non-linear editing
index - 6
Index
number
O
operation
Q
organize
R
rate
P
record
power
index - 7
Index
security
select
setting
reel
setup
repair
SNAP
S
soft button
screen
index - 8
Index
structured files
syncro
timecode
system
T
template
timeline
U
index - 9
Index
upgrade
Windows
utility
V
X
xml
video
W
web
web server
index - 10
index - 12
MR-HD100 Media Recorder
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