DR-HD100 various topics

Marc Colemont · August 12th, 2008, 04:16 AM

I have noticed the same on my MacBook Pro.
The files play fine in Mac OS but not in bootcamp with WinXP booted.
I was wondering if I had to buy the MPEG2 update in XP to be able to play them.
Apparently not, reading your post.
The fact is that not all QT codecs work in Windows anyway.
The only work-around I see at the moment is to re-compress into another codec like QT Motion JPEG A or SheerVideo from a Mac to be able to play in XP.
It is more an issue of the codecs of QT player Apple makes available for Windows rather then the other companies. And the Codec chosen by Focus to encode their files on the DR-HD100. They most likely have chosen this codec for best performance and quality on a MAC, instead of focussing on compatibility with Windows. As a Windows system handles the M2T format better anyway, with for example Premiere or through Cineform Codec.

Brian Luce · August 24th, 2008, 05:58 AM

My FS4-HD is not responding to the camera controls on the Camera. They're not communicating. I press the "synchro slave" button on the FS4, connect the firewire and set the JVC HD100 menu to other>1394 rec trig to "syncro", At this point the FS lcd flashes from blue to pink and when I hit the record button on the JVC I get a "Trigger to HDV" message. The status light on the side of the FS4 always flashes RED. This is all WITHOUT a tape in the camera. When I put a tape in, time code runs and I think the unit works. Isn't it possible to use the unit without a tape inside?

John Abbey · August 24th, 2008, 09:18 PM

I am in the same boat as you are, I cant get it to work without a tape...very frustrating as there must be a simple answer. John

Brian Luce · August 25th, 2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Abbey

I am in the same boat as you are, I cant get it to work without a tape...very frustrating as there must be a simple answer. John

I got the solution John. The Firestore needs to be set at "Tapeless" NOT "Synchro Slave".

John Abbey · August 25th, 2008, 02:14 PM

awesome will check it out...

Billy Grogan · October 2nd, 2008, 08:09 AM

I have successfully used the dr hd100 with jvc hd200 for 6 months now. All of a sudden, it no longer connects to my G5. The dr hd100 just reboots and never connects. The only changes I made were changing the settings to DV from HD. Any suggestions?

Terry VerHaar · January 9th, 2009, 12:30 PM

I have a limited time, unique opportunity to purchase a MR HD100 for about $1000. I am told it lists for almost $2500 but I haven't been able to determine a street price. I have a JVC GY HD-110 with an AB Trimpac 14 battery set-up. Three questions - is this a really great price? Is this a really great unit? And, will it mount on my camera with the battery set up I have? Thanks very much for any feedback!!

Shawn Kessler · March 29th, 2009, 10:56 AM

has anyone elver got this error? error code-36 cannot read some of the data could not be read or written. I checked these files and it is one continues steam with no breaks whats the deal?

Thanks
Shawn

David Allen Smith · November 2nd, 2009, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Grogan

I have successfully used the dr hd100 with jvc hd200 for 6 months now. All of a sudden, it no longer connects to my G5. The dr hd100 just reboots and never connects. The only changes I made were changing the settings to DV from HD. Any suggestions?

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/focus-en...cting-mac.html

Gan Eden · September 13th, 2010, 01:27 AM

Anybody know where there are any used dr hd100 for sale?

Ta.

John Mitchell · September 13th, 2010, 01:37 AM

Hi Gan - If you PM me, be prepared to sell mine. Was only going to eBay it anyways...

John

John Mitchell · September 13th, 2010, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gan Eden

Anybody know where there are any used dr hd100 for sale?

Ta.

And we are both in Aus... good work!

Gan Eden · September 14th, 2010, 09:40 PM

Hey John,

Would this work with other HDV camcorders? I have a NTSC camcorder which is HDV (although it would only matter in SD mode I guess).

August 12th, 2008, 04:16 AM	#226
Marc Colemont Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 695	I have noticed the same on my MacBook Pro. The files play fine in Mac OS but not in bootcamp with WinXP booted. I was wondering if I had to buy the MPEG2 update in XP to be able to play them. Apparently not, reading your post. The fact is that not all QT codecs work in Windows anyway. The only work-around I see at the moment is to re-compress into another codec like QT Motion JPEG A or SheerVideo from a Mac to be able to play in XP. It is more an issue of the codecs of QT player Apple makes available for Windows rather then the other companies. And the Codec chosen by Focus to encode their files on the DR-HD100. They most likely have chosen this codec for best performance and quality on a MAC, instead of focussing on compatibility with Windows. As a Windows system handles the M2T format better anyway, with for example Premiere or through Cineform Codec. __________________ Marc Colemont - Belgium - http://www.mc-productions.be JVC GY-HM850's, HM890, HM600

August 24th, 2008, 05:58 AM	#227
Brian Luce Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,290	FS4-HD not communicating to JVC HD100 My FS4-HD is not responding to the camera controls on the Camera. They're not communicating. I press the "synchro slave" button on the FS4, connect the firewire and set the JVC HD100 menu to other>1394 rec trig to "syncro", At this point the FS lcd flashes from blue to pink and when I hit the record button on the JVC I get a "Trigger to HDV" message. The status light on the side of the FS4 always flashes RED. This is all WITHOUT a tape in the camera. When I put a tape in, time code runs and I think the unit works. Isn't it possible to use the unit without a tape inside?

October 2nd, 2008, 08:09 AM	#231
Billy Grogan Tourist Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 1	cannot connect dr hd100 to computer I have successfully used the dr hd100 with jvc hd200 for 6 months now. All of a sudden, it no longer connects to my G5. The dr hd100 just reboots and never connects. The only changes I made were changing the settings to DV from HD. Any suggestions?

January 9th, 2009, 12:30 PM	#232
Terry VerHaar Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Menlo Park, CA Posts: 53	Should I buy the MR HD100 Hard Disk Recorder?? I have a limited time, unique opportunity to purchase a MR HD100 for about $1000. I am told it lists for almost $2500 but I haven't been able to determine a street price. I have a JVC GY HD-110 with an AB Trimpac 14 battery set-up. Three questions - is this a really great price? Is this a really great unit? And, will it mount on my camera with the battery set up I have? Thanks very much for any feedback!!

March 29th, 2009, 10:56 AM	#233
Shawn Kessler Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ofallon missouri Posts: 123	DR-HD100 error while transferring files has anyone elver got this error? error code-36 cannot read some of the data could not be read or written. I checked these files and it is one continues steam with no breaks whats the deal? Thanks Shawn

August 24th, 2008, 09:18 PM	#228
John Abbey Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Great Northwest Posts: 133	I am in the same boat as you are, I cant get it to work without a tape...very frustrating as there must be a simple answer. John

August 25th, 2008, 02:14 PM	#230
John Abbey Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Great Northwest Posts: 133	awesome will check it out...

September 13th, 2010, 01:27 AM	#235
Gan Eden Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Golden Outback, Australia Posts: 55	Used dr hd100 wanted Anybody know where there are any used dr hd100 for sale? Ta.

September 13th, 2010, 01:37 AM	#236
John Mitchell Contributor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 873	Hi Gan - If you PM me, be prepared to sell mine. Was only going to eBay it anyways... John Last edited by John Mitchell; September 13th, 2010 at 01:37 AM. Reason: typo

September 14th, 2010, 09:40 PM	#238
Gan Eden Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Golden Outback, Australia Posts: 55	Hey John, Would this work with other HDV camcorders? I have a NTSC camcorder which is HDV (although it would only matter in SD mode I guess).