Focus Enhancements FS100-Firestore

Weighing about one pound and only 1.5 inches thick, the FireStore FS-100 is an HD recorder designed to work with the new Panasonic AG-HVX200 P2 camera, supporting DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO 50, and DVCPRO/DV recording formats. The FS-100 provides long recording times and improves workflow with Direct To Edit® technology. It can also be used with other Panasonic DVCPRO/DVCPRO 50 and DVCPRO HD devices that have a FireWire port.

The FireStore FS-100 interfaces with the Panasonic AG-HVX200 camcorder using a single FireWire cable that passes audio, video, timecode, and control information, allowing you to simultaneously record to disk and P2 card. It also includes a comprehensive backlit display, menu system, and buttons that provide easy control and management.

Robust Storage and Management

The FireStore FS-100 comes standard with a 100GB hard drive that provides 1.5 hours of DVCPRO HD recording time. You can also extend recording time by linking multiple FireStore FS-100 units together. A 10-second electronic shock cache ensures that you never lose footage, even in the roughest of conditions. And the FireStore FS-100 makes it easy to categorize clips by placing them in prenamed folders on the disk while you shoot.

Nonlinear Editing System Compatibility

No matter which nonlinear editing (NLE) system you have, the FireStore FS-100 has you covered. When in DVCPRO HD or DVCPRO 50 mode, files are recorded to disk in P2 MXF format. When in DVCPRO/DV mode, files are recorded as RawDV, AVI Type 1, AVI Type 2, AVI Type 2 24p, Matrox AVI, Canopus AVI, QuickTime, QuickTime 24p, Avid OMF, Pinnacle AVI, or P2 MXF file formats. Simply connect the FireStore FS-100 to your Mac or PC editing system like a normal FireWire hard disk drive and you are instantly ready to edit—no capturing, file transfer, or file conversion is required. Just shoot and edit.

Perfect for the Field

With a removable, rechargeable battery and advanced features such as time lapse, retro disk recording, and scene marking, the FireStore FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder is the perfect companion to the AG-HVX200 for both HD and SD production. When on location, the power, flexibility, and field upgradability of the FireStore FS-100 make it second to none.

Input/Outputs DV video I/O: 25, 50, or 100 Mb/s (1 x 6-pin IEEE-1394)

FireWire computer I/F: Up to 400 Mb/s (1 x 6-pin IEEE-1394)

GPI and RS-232C control (1 x 3.5mm minijack)

Audio DVCPRO HD input: Embedded 4-channel (48 kHz, 16-bit)

DVCPRO 50 input: Embedded 4-channel (48 kHz, 16-bit)

DV input: Embedded 2-channel (48 kHz, 16-bit) or 4-channel (32 kHz, 12-bit)

Note: 4-channel (12-bit, 32 kHz) audio is supported only in DTE Technology with RawDV file format

Video DVCPRO HD: 4:2:2, 8-bit, 6.7:1 compression, 100 Mb/s; 1080 60i (30P,24P, 24PA) 50i (25p); 720 60P (30P, 24P)/50P (25P)

DVCPRO 50: 4:2:2, 8-bit, 3.3:1 compression, 50 Mb/s; 480 60i (30P, 24P, 24PA); 576 50i (25P)

DV/DVCPRO: 4:1:1, 8-bit, 5:1 compression, 25 Mb/s (DV-PAL is 4:2:0) 480 60i (30P, 24P, 24PA); 576 50i (25P)

Timecode Embedded timecode (drop or nondrop)

DTE File Formats DV/DVCPRO: RawDV, AVI Type 1, AVI Type 2, AVI Type 2 24p, Matrox

AVI, Canopus AVI, QuickTime, QuickTime 24p, Avid OMF, Pinnacle AVI, P2 MXF

DVCPRO 50 and DVCPRO HD: P2 MXF

Disk Internal Disk Type: 100GB, 8MB cache

Disk Format: FAT32; FS-100

OS Compatibility Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP; Mac OS 9, OS X

Power Source 15V DC, 7.5W (estimated)

Minijack power connector

Custom removable Li-ion rechargeable battery pack (90 minutes estimated run-time)

Dimensions 1.59" x 5.6" x 3.74" (40mm x 142mm x 95mm) (with normal 90-minute battery)

Weight 1 lb. (.45 kg)

Warranty 2 years

Optional Accessories Additional custom removable Li-ion rechargeable battery pack (90 minutes estimated run-time)

High-capacity Li-ion battery (180 minutes estimated run-time)

Battery charger

Wired remote control unit

Camera mount kit