Focus-enhancements MR-HD100 User Manual

MR-HD100Media RecorderUser GuideMANL-1144-02

LEGAL NOTICESMR-HD100 Media RecorderviiiMaintenance and MovingCleaningUnplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. The product should be

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder802. Operational Status This indicates the current record/playback status.3.F1 Function Active Indicates a fu

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder81DISP (display) Information Fields It is necessary for the F2 function button be set to DISP before using th

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder82MR-HD100 System Information ScreensThe MR-HD100 automatically creates information screens to indicate condi

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder83OPERATION Screens The Operation screen provides access to settings that control various recording features

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder84MODE • REC/PLAY Use this option to set the MR-HD100 controls to disk recorder mode.• HDDUse this option whe

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder85CONTROL The CONTROL menu provides the capability of enabling the MR-HD100 to operate in three different con

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder86REC MODE The REC MODE menu permits setting the MR-HD100 to various recording modes see REC MODEs with Home

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder87For more about LCD display symbols and text, see LCD Display Symbols and Text on page 97.NORMAL RecordThis

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder88RETRO DISK The Retro Disk mode records video in a continuous loop to a user-defined portion of disk space.

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder89SNAP Record DV modes only Use Snap to record individual frames. In Snap mode, pressing record  captures a

LEGAL NOTICESMR-HD100 Media RecorderixOperating Environment• Avoid moisture, dust, extreme heat or cold.

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder90REC FORMAT Select either:•DV • HDV NFR FORMAT Depending on which REC FORMAT was selected, this screen displ

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder91DV Formats HDV Formats The latest NFR supported applications and file formats are listed on the Focus E

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder92TIMECODE The MR-HD100 provides four timecode functions in HDV mode and NFR FORMAT is set to QUICKTIME. In M

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder93• FREE RUN This function causes the MR-HD100 to begin counting from the value stored by TC SET. To enter a

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder94SETUP Screens The items in the Setup screen are grouped by function. Within the function the items act like

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder95Item Default Options / CommentsUB SET00:00:00:00TC MODENON-DROP DROPNON-DROPRETRO CACHE5 secondsRETRO DISK1

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder96SET DATE Default is 06/15/08.SET TIME Default is 08:00:00Date and Time Must Be SetThe date and time must be

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder97LCD These items enable or disable the MR-HD100's LCD backlight. •ON Default Permanently sets LCD backl

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder98KEY BRIGHTSets the brightness of the MR-HD100 control keys: range of 1 to 16 with 16 the brightest. This co

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder99STOP These settings depend on the REC FORMAT selected and determine which video is output from the MR-HD100

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MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder100EXT CTL These external control options permit the use of a device to control the MR-HD100 using a simple c

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder101TC SET Default is 00:00:00:00.The Timecode Set parameter stores a user defined timecode in the MR-HD100’s

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder102UB SET Default is 00:00:00:00.The User Bit Set function provides the ability to change the user bits in th

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder103TC MODE NTSC only These parameters are only available for NTSC and only one may be enabled at a time. Drop

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder104RETRO CACHE Select between 0 and 10 seconds.Default is 5 seconds.RETRO DISK Select between 1 and 392 min

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder105TIMELAPSE Available only in DV modes.0 to maximum available in retro hard disk space. This is slightly les

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder106PLAY MODE •Play Clip Default In this mode, the MR-HD100 plays the selected clip from start to finish whe

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder107PLAY FROM This screen permits the selection from where clips playback: track directory or reel. There are

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder108UDF FS PERM Use this setting to determine the read-write capabilities of the UDF file system.•READ-ONLY De

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder109NETWORK Select the method to use to assign a network IP address to the MR-HD100.• MANUAL When MANUAL IP is

MR-HD100 Media RecorderxiTable of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Native File Recording

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder110IP ADDR When set to DHCP, the address is 0.0.0.0.Default is 192.168.1.1. IP MASK When set to DHCP, the add

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder111BROADCAST When set to DHCP, the address is 0.0.0.0.Default is 192.168.1.255. GATEWAY When set to DHCP, the

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder112ESSID Set the ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier) depending on how it is used: • Peer-to-Peer connecti

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder113KEYThe KEY is a code sequence required by the wireless network. This can only be WEP encryption.SETUP

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder114WIFI MODEThis function sets the type of wireless connection that the MR-HD100 uses.• MANAGED Managed mode

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder115FTP This function enables only the MR-HD100’s FTP Read capabilities. FTP can not be used to write to the M

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder116WEB This function must be enabled to use the MR-HD100’s WEB capabilities: allowing the User to access MR-H

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder117AUTO ORG This function enables the MR-HD100’s function to automatically organize structured files by movin

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder118AUTO MARK When auto-mark is enabled, the MR-HD100 continues to mark future clips to the same REEL that w

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder119REELS PREF Use this function to select the method that a folder is identified:• FOLDER This option uses R

Table of ContentsMR-HD100 Media RecorderxiiDV Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Computer I/O - USB 2.0 . . . . . . .

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder120FUNCTIONS ScreensThe Functions keys F1, F2, F3, and F4 provide convenient Home screen shortcuts that act a

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder121• The function groups are independent of each other. • In each group only one selection is active at a tim

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder122MENU Appears on LCD as…F2 R1-1 R1 Marks Current Clip to Reel 1, F2 R2-2 R2 Marks Current Clip to Reel 2, F

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder123MENU Appears on LCD as…F4 REELS REEL Increments current reel number, F4 R0-0 R0 Marks Current Clip to Reel

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder124Assigning Clips to ReelsTo enable this function, REELS PREF must be set to FOLDER: see REELS PREF on page

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder125Example In the illustration above, F2 assigned to REELS. The videographer wants to assign the current clip

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder126UTILITIES Screens Item Default CommentFORMATUDF Backup data before using.No Undo.Maximum record times fo

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder127 FORMAT Prevent lost frames due to file fragmentation by formatting the MR-HD100 before each recording ses

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder128REPAIR DISK Use this function if a recording session does not complete properly and there is a question th

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder129To repair a disk:1. In the Utilities menu, Select Repair Disk. 2. Select YES and the MR-HD100 begins repai

Table of ContentsMR-HD100 Media RecorderxiiiDefault Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Custom Template . . . . . . . . .

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder130REPAIR CLIP Use this function to repair a specific file that may be damaged or incomplete. For example, re

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder131FILE NAME This function displays a file name but does not permit changing it.1. From the Utilities screen,

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder132ORGANIZE MXF When utilizing MXF OPAtom with some NLEs, such as AVID Xpress Pro, it is necessary to do an O

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder133UPGRADE Check Focus Enhancements website for upgrades and latest software updates, go to www.focusinfo.com

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder1348. Select the utility Upgrade.9. Press F3/YES. The UPGRADING screen appears. This screen continues to disp

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder135DELETE CLIP Use this item to delete a selected clip.1. In the Utilities menu, Select DELETE CLIP.2. Use th

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder136System Reset The System Reset feature restores the factory default settings for the MR-HD100 unit. This

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder137Status The MR-HD100 Status screen provides details of the systems power state as well as internal temperat

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MR-HD100 Media Recorder139MR-HD100 with Other DevicesOnce video clips are recorded to the MR-HD100, they can be edited in most computer based DV/HDV N

Table of ContentsMR-HD100 Media RecorderxivMR-HD100 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77General Screen Information .

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder140In the past, to get footage into an NLE system, it was necessary to capture / digitize the footag

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder141Windows and MAC Operating SystemsThe MR-HD100’s default file system is UDF, Universal Disk Format

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder142When clips exceed 9 minutes in length, the MR-HD100 automatically creates a new, file without dro

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder143Initial Setup The MR-HD100 can be accessed by computer in three ways:•Directly by USB cable.• Thr

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder144MR-HD100 to Wired (Ethernet) Network This procedure requires the use of a USB 2.0 to Ethernet Ext

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder145MR-HD100 to a Managed Wireless NetworkA managed wireless network employs a wireless router to man

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder146MR-HD100 Peer-to-Peer Networking (Wi-Fi)Peer-To-Peer is the ability to connect the MR-HD100 with

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder1473. Go to the SETUP > NETWORK and Select MANUAL. 4. If needed, scroll to SETUP options IP ADDRE

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder148SETUP > KEY > Select KEY. The key is the wireless equivalent of the network password.8. Ent

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder1499. Set WIFI MODE. SETUP > WIFI MODE > Select ADHOC (P2P). 10. Verify that WEB is enabled.SE

Table of ContentsMR-HD100 Media RecorderxvPLAY FROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107UDF FS PERM . . . . . . . . .

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder1505. Press the right arrow in the blue circle to open the Network setting for this Wi-Fi selection.

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder151Setting Up a MacUse similar settings on other Wi-Fi capable computers.1. Select the Wi-Fi selecto

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder1526. Verify that the MR-HD100 ESSID selected in Step 2 is the current Network name. If it is not, s

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder153Setting Up a PC (XP) Because the operating system’s user interface (GUI) is customizable and that

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder154The Network Connections window opens.4. Click on Wireless Network Connections. The Wireless Netwo

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder155Two messages appear in sequence.8. Click Connect Anyway and then OK.This completes the wireless c

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder156Completing Network Setup The following steps are required to complete the set up.Return to the Wi

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder157Wireless Network Status To access the current network status -- connection, network name, duratio

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder158Mounting to Windows and MAC This procedure is the same for computers running Windows or MAC opera

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder159Mounting and Dismounting the MR-HD100How this is done depends on the operating system: MAC or Win

Table of ContentsMR-HD100 Media RecorderxviInitial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143MR-HD100 to Comput

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder160Close MR-HD100 Directory and Dismount From Win-dows1. Close the file system browser, i.e. Windows

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder161MAC1. Start the Mac computer and connect the MR-HD100’s COMPUTER I/O port to the computer using a

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder162Close MR-HD100 Directory and Dismount From MAC To dismount the MR-HD100 from a Mac:1. Select the

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder163iPod Touch and the MR-HD100 The MR-HD100’s internal web server, database, and wireless connectiv

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder164Logging Metadata While Recording Logging Metadata Content-based Metadata1. Access the MR-HD100 us

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder1656. Put the MR-HD100 into Record mode and start recording. The Settings page on the iPod now shows

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder166Once logged, stop the recording. It is also possible to log clip-based metadata to a clip after t

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder1674. Click the Mark Out: Set button. This sets a Out marker at that point in the timecode of the re

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder168Video File Types and Name Formats: AUTO ORG and REELS MR-HD100 Resolution and Frames • M2T or QU

MR-HD100 with Other DevicesMR-HD100 Media Recorder169HDV camcorders support these resolutions. * The 576p, 50 fps and 480p, 60 fps resolutions are not

Table of ContentsMR-HD100 Media RecorderxviiTechnical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183Physical Description . . .

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MR-HD100 Media Recorder171Non-Linear Editors (NLEs)This section provides MR-HD100 information specific to supported non-linear editors. Also check the

Non-Linear Editors (NLEs)MR-HD100 Media Recorder172Final Cut Pro MR-HD100 NFR Workflow Traditional File-Based WorkflowTraditional video workflow is ba

Non-Linear Editors (NLEs)MR-HD100 Media Recorder173• Creating Metadata Template Taking the information generated during project definition, the editor

Non-Linear Editors (NLEs)MR-HD100 Media Recorder174For example, here is a possible template for shooting a football game: Once created, a template ca

Non-Linear Editors (NLEs)MR-HD100 Media Recorder175Overview of XMLThis section applies to Final Cut Pro 5.1 and later.Using the MR-HD100 Export functi

Non-Linear Editors (NLEs)MR-HD100 Media Recorder176Importing Video Clip and Metadata To begin, 1. Connect the MR-HD100 to the Final Cut Pro computer u

Non-Linear Editors (NLEs)MR-HD100 Media Recorder1776. Open Final Cut. 7. Click on the File option in the Menu Bar. 8. Highlight the Import option so t

Non-Linear Editors (NLEs)MR-HD100 Media Recorder17810. Select the MR-HD100 drive in the Devices column. A list of directories and files appears. Becau

Non-Linear Editors (NLEs)MR-HD100 Media Recorder179The Import XML window appears. 13. Use the Destination field to navigate to the project where the

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Non-Linear Editors (NLEs)MR-HD100 Media Recorder180Viewing a Clip 1. To view all of the clips recorded using a specific template, open the folder with

Non-Linear Editors (NLEs)MR-HD100 Media Recorder181Any clips logged using timecode dependant (TC DEPEND) metadata have an arrow to the left of the cli

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MR-HD100 Media Recorder183Technical SpecificationsSpecifications are subject to change.Physical Description• Dimensions: 2.75” x 5.50” x 1.25” (70mm x

Technical SpecificationsMR-HD100 Media Recorder184Compliance•CE •FCC Class A •C-Tick •RoHSConnectors Inputs/OutputsVideo • 1 x 6-pin FireWire, IEEE-13

Technical SpecificationsMR-HD100 Media Recorder185NFR Video Formats•SD • DV25 Frame rates: 480i @ 30 fps. 480p @ 24 and 30 fps. 576i/p @ 25fps. •HD/HD

Technical SpecificationsMR-HD100 Media Recorder186Disk Drive• Capacity: 60GB or 100GB • Form Factor: 1.8”• Formatting: UDF • Speed: 4200 RPM• Type: PA

Technical SpecificationsMR-HD100 Media Recorder187Error MessagesThe MR-HD100 will display error messages on its LCD display if certain conditions occu

Technical SpecificationsMR-HD100 Media Recorder188Environment• Operating Temperature: 0-40° C (32° -104°F) • Storage Temperature: -20-60° C (-4° -140°

Technical SpecificationsMR-HD100 Media Recorder189Operation When operating the MR-HD100 at 12V rather than 14.4V, the power consumed remains the same,

MR-HD100 Media Recorder1IntroductionThank you for purchasing a Focus Enhancements’ MR-HD100 Media Recorder. Designed specifically for use with JVC GY-

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MR-HD100 Media Recorderindex - 1IndexNumerics1080i 150 8250/60 360 82480p60 82576p50 82720p 124 8225 3, 8230 3, 8250 6, 82, 108, 14260

IndexMR-HD100 Media Recorderindex - 2CcableFireWire, 4-6 pin 2FireWire, 6-6 pin 2, 15power 2USB, 2.0,A-A 2cache, retro 5camcorderconnecting to MR

Index MR-HD100 Media Recorderindex - 3error, no space left 187repair 128retro 6time r

IndexMR-HD100 Media Recorderindex - 4transfer rate 4transfer, asynchronous 6write 6xml, import 50Final Cut Pro 56, 61auto org 176export 72log a

Index MR-HD100 Media Recorderindex - 5Kkey 113LLEDbattery charge 14disk status 14left

IndexMR-HD100 Media Recorderindex - 6playback 42record/play 33recording rormat 34recording, normal 87recording, retro cache 87retro cache 5retro

Index MR-HD100 Media Recorderindex - 7NTSC 37numberclip 80volume 80Ooperationcontrol

IndexMR-HD100 Media Recorderindex - 8mode, retro cache 87mode, retro disk 88modes 24, 86normal 36, 38, 86pre-rec cache 86reel 80remaining time o

Index MR-HD100 Media Recorderindex - 9right 12, 13, 23up 12, 13software error, wrong

IntroductionMR-HD100 Media Recorder2Assign Custom Metadata on the FlyWith the MR-HD100, you can personalize and optimize workflow—while you shoot. Wit

IndexMR-HD100 Media Recorderindex - 10updating metadata 58upgradeabort 134system 133USB 4, 15802.11b/g 6adapter 6, 16asynchronous 16cable, 2.0,

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IntroductionMR-HD100 Media Recorder3Features The MR-HD100 offers the following features:• Direct To Disk Acquisition Especially equipped camcorders pe

IntroductionMR-HD100 Media Recorder4• Fast and Efficient Editing When shooting is finished, mount the MR-HD100 to a Mac or PC editing system like a ty

IntroductionMR-HD100 Media Recorder5e. In addition, the MR-HD100 is upgradable in the field.• Flexible Capacities and Power a. The MR-HD100 hard drive

IntroductionMR-HD100 Media Recorder6recording starts, the MR-HD100 creates a new clip and seamlessly appends the Retro Disk session to the beginning o

IntroductionMR-HD100 Media Recorder7Overview of this GuideThis user guide is divided into the following chapters.Quick Start page 9This chapter descr

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MR-HD100 Media Recorder9Quick StartQuick Start provides the information necessary to start using the MR-HD100 as quickly as possible. This chapter cov

MR-HD100 Media RecorderiLEGAL NOTICESTHIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL AND TRADE SECRET INFORMATION OF FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS AND ITS RECEIPT OR POSSESS

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder10Physical Description and Controls Front View - Controls DisplayActive Display that shows menus and recording infor

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder11Record / Play Controls Use these keys to control MR-HD100 playback and record functions. Typically, these function

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder12PauseWhile in the Home screen, and in Record or Play mode, press Pause to temporarily halt the function.Pressing P

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder13Scroll Wheel and Select key The Scroll Wheel has multiple functions. •Menu Navigation Moving through the MR-HD100

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder14Unit LEDs Disk Activity Battery Charge Battery charge level is indicated by the color of the battery symbol in th

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder15Top View - Input/Output and Power Connectors Power - 11-18V DCThe primary power input is through the Power connect

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder16DV AudioAudio is embedded in the FireWire signal. •DV25 2-ch (16-bit, 48kHz) 4-ch (12-bit, 32kHz) -- Available

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder17Powering the MR-HD100Connecting the MR-HD100 to AC Power The MR-HD100 can operate with the battery installed or un

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder18Removing a Battery 1. Depress and hold the Release Buton on the MR-HD100’s right side.2. Give the MR-HD100 a light

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder19Battery Data• The preferred methods for charging the battery, are:Connect the AC adapter with the MR-HD100 unit po

LEGAL NOTICESMR-HD100 Media RecorderiiContacting FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS: Serial NumberThe serial number for this equipment is located inside the unit, in

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder20Low Battery Power During Operation If during operation, the MR-HD100 senses that the battery charge is low resulti

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder21When charging the batteries, the MR-HD100 applies as much power as possible to the battery, up to a limit of about

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder22Connecting MR-HD100 to DV/HDV Camera Before performing this procedure, make sure you have installed and charged th

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder23MR-HD100 User InterfaceThe MR-HD100 menu system provides access to all the functions available in the unit. Each o

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder24Main Screen Feature Option Selection WELCOME Only appears for a few seconds on power up. HOME Gateway screen for

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder25Main Screen Feature Option SelectionSYSTEM SETUP For more information see Setup Screens on page 42.DATETIMELCDONOF

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder26Main Screen Feature Option SelectionIP MASKManual or DHCP.BROADCASTManual or DHCP.GATEWAYManual or DHCP.ESSIDSet m

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder27Main Screen Feature Option Selection UTILITIESFor more information see Utilities Screen on page 58.FORMATREPAIR DI

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder28Types of MR-HD100 DisplaysThe MR-HD100 has three types of screens:• Informational These screens provide informatio

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder29Record and PlaybackBefore using the MR-HD100, set up the unit as outlined in the following sections: Set Up the MR

LEGAL NOTICESMR-HD100 Media RecorderiiiRegulations and Safety FCC Class AThis product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors a

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder30Set Date and Time 1. Press the Right soft button several times until the SETUP screen appears. 2. Use the Down sof

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder315. Use the Down soft button to select the TIME setup screen and press the Right soft button. The following screen

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder329. Press the Right soft button on the Scroll Wheel once to display the OPERATION menu. By default, the MR-HD100 is

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder33Select Record/Play Mode 1. Use the Up or Down soft buttons to select MODE. 2. Press the Select key in the center o

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder34Select the Recording Format (REC FORMAT) This determines which recording format, DV or HDV, the MR-HD100 uses. The

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder35 The display returns to the OPERATION menu.Select the Timecode This determines the source of the timecode to be em

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder36Record with the MR-HD100 There are two modes of recording with the MR-HD100.• NORMAL Recording Control with the MR

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder37. EXTERNAL OperationTape does not need to be loaded if the camera supports external operation, refer to, CONTROL

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder38NORMAL Recording 1. Set the video camera to Camera or Cam mode. 2. Verify that an image appears in the viewfinder.

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder39EXTERNAL RecordingExternal control permits the MR-HD100 to control the camcorder functions during record and playb

LEGAL NOTICESMR-HD100 Media Recorderiv• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Conn

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder40SYNCRO Recording Syncro recording allows the MR-HD100 to mimic camcorder operations by monitoring the state of the

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder417. Now the MR-HD100 will respond to the camcorder’s tape controls. The recording signal goes both to the tape in t

Quick StartMR-HD100 Media Recorder42Playback with the MR-HD100 Verify that both the video camera and the MR-HD100 are powered on and that they are con

MR-HD100 Media Recorder43MetadataMetadata is an important part of modern video production. Metadata is information that is attached to a content file

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder44The MR-HD100 Metadata utility is a web-based application that provides the user the ability to:• Add video clip-based

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder45This chapter contains: Overview page 46Metadata Categories page 46Tem pl at es page 47Video Production page 49Log

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder46Overview MR-HD100 metadata logging is flexible because it can be either timecode-based or video clip-based.Metadata C

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder47StructuralStructural metadata is video clip-based and used primarily for storage of objects in the production library

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder48Default TemplateThe MR-HD100's default template is based on the Apple XML Interchange Format. Metadata that is d

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder49Video Production Pre-production Pre-production includes the setup of equipment for recording the production, see Conn

LEGAL NOTICESMR-HD100 Media RecordervSafetySymbolsPower Supply OnlyThis symbol indicates the presence of an un-insulated Dangerous Voltage within the

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder50For the MR-HD100 this involves:2. Record video. During recording, use the MR-HD100's web server interface and te

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder51Metadata has many uses during post-production.• Identify individual video clips, clip xml files, cameras -- position

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder52Logging Onto the MR-HD100 Web Server Logging onto the MR-HD100 web server provides access to the metadata settings an

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder53Metadata Pages and Functions MR-HD100 Metadata has four pages representing specific functions that are divide into tw

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder54Settings Not accessible with PDA type devices.Clicking on Settings opens a page with the functions:• Reel Matching Th

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder55EntryUse the Entry page to enter metadata for a video clip. Verify that the desired template is selected and appears

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder56Export Use Export to manually export video clip metadata files from the MR-HD100 database to User accessible xml file

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder57Entering Metadata This procedure assumes that there is a ready to use template, for instance the FCP Example supplied

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder584. Enter data into the metadata fields.This sets the video clip-based metadata. The type of data entered depends on t

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder59Reel Matching and Templates The REELs functions permit the User to group video clips into Reels, see Assigning Clips

LEGAL NOTICESMR-HD100 Media RecorderviElectrical PrecautionsDo Not Expose to MoistureDo not use this product near water or in an environment where it

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder60Creating A Template It is possible to create a new template by:• Duplicating and modifying an existing template.The d

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder61Creating A New Template This method uses the Apple XML Interchange Format listed in the Template Type dropdown menu.

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder626. Verify that the necessary metadata fields are enabled. The Disable/Enable button is a toggle switch. Its label ind

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder639. Click on X to close the Edit Predefined button. 10. (Optional) Replace the metadata item’s Field Name with a mor

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder64Duplicating a Template 1. Enter the name of the new template in the Template Name field. 2. Place a check mark in the

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder65The Edit Predefined Values dialog box appears. 7.Add and Remove predefined values.Enter values, one at a time and cli

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder66Creating A Custom Template Create custom templates when importing metadata into a NLE that is not supported by the MR

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder67 7. Enter a name for the metadata field.8. Set timecode dependence yes - if metadata relates to timecode.no - if meta

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder68The Edit Predefined Values dialog box opens.12. Enter each value separately.13. Click Add to place value in list.Add

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder6918. Click on Done to finalize adding the fields to the template. The fields now appear in the new template and the Se

LEGAL NOTICESMR-HD100 Media Recordervii• Non-Use PeriodDuring extended periods when the device is not used, unplug it from the power source and retrac

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder705. Click Upload button. A message appears below the Browse field, indicating if the upload was successful and, if so,

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder71Making Metadata into XML Files During a recording session, video clips are placed in a directory automatically create

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder72ExportFinal Cut Pro Export Use this function to create metadata xml documents for Final Cut Pro, using the Final Cut

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder73Export All Similar to Export By Track, except clicking Export processes all the waiting video clips.Export Based on T

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder74Export Matching Export matching allows the User to match similar metadata field content between Custom and NLE templa

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder756. Select those Custom fields that match to the NLE field. If there is no match, leave the field at None.7. Click Don

MetadataMR-HD100 Media Recorder76Exporting a TemplateThe MR-HD100 provides the capability of exporting a xml template to a drive in the input device,

MR-HD100 Media Recorder77MR-HD100 FunctionsThis section contains information on the following LCD screens:General Screen Information 78OPERATION Scre

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder78General Screen InformationThe MR-HD100 LCD menu screens are organized by function with each menu displaying

MR-HD100 FunctionsMR-HD100 Media Recorder79Welcome The Welcome screen appears briefly after boot-up, and automatically switches to the Home screen whe