DR-HD100 various topics

Bill Parker · December 1st, 2006, 04:43 PM

I tried repairing the disk, but the problem didn't go away. I'll try support.

Thanks.

BT Corwin · December 6th, 2006, 09:22 AM

Hi Bill:

I just bought some DR-HD100's to use with the JVC HD110 and maybe you can answer a question for me:

I will also be using FCP and the only option I see under HDD format is M2T, which FCP doesn't recognize. Where do you set it to record MOV files?

I called Focus Tech support 3 days ago and left a message and also emailed them, and no one has responded.

I have a shoot this morning that has to be recorded direct to disk for immediate turn around, so if I can't get the DR-HD100 to work, I'll either have to use capture now with FCP (and lose all the TC information) or capture from the tape and have the client waiting an extra 2 hours.

Any insights you have would be much appreciated!

Bill Parker · December 6th, 2006, 10:32 AM

You'll need to get the firmware upgrade to capture mov. files:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...pdate+dr-hd100

- but that won't do you much good today. Unless I'm mistaken.

Matt McEwen · December 6th, 2006, 12:58 PM

Hi BT,

Saw your post and your PM. According to support, they have left messages with you. I also sent a PM with some thoughts on this issue.

Matt

Daniel Weber · December 22nd, 2006, 06:30 AM

Now that Focus has added HDV 24p Quicktime to its software, I am thinking of getting one for my JVC HD100a camera.

I have been looking online and the JVC version sells for around $1400 or so for the 40 gig version. I now see that Focus has a new model the FS4 HD that is cheaper. What is the difference? Can I only use the JVC version with the HD100?

Thanks,

Dan Weber

Matt McEwen · December 22nd, 2006, 10:34 AM

QuickTime HDV support is only on the DR-HD100, FS-4Pro HD and FS-C models...not the basic FS-4 HD. If you are using the JVC GY-HD100 series camera, the DR-HD100 is the way to go as it was designed around the camera. There is viewfinder feedback of FS status, several control modes, auto-power off etc.

Daniel Weber · December 28th, 2006, 07:12 PM

Matt,

Thanks for the info!!

Dan Weber

Chris Rentzel · December 29th, 2006, 09:36 PM

Anyone know how long the standard Li-Ion battery lasts that comes with the DR-HD100? Thanks!

Steve Benner · December 29th, 2006, 10:13 PM

About one hour.

Sergio Barbosa · January 15th, 2007, 02:05 PM

Is that one hour of shooting? Or mixed, shooting and stand-by.
And what about the other large cappacity batteries?
Thanks in advance.

Steve Benner · January 15th, 2007, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sergio Barbosa

Is that one hour of shooting? Or mixed, shooting and stand-by.
And what about the other large cappacity batteries?
Thanks in advance.

About one hour of shooting. There is a larger capacity battery, but you need a different Mount for it. Or you can buy two smaller batteries. Not sure how long the bigger one lasts though.

If you have a IDX or Anton Bauer Battery Setup you can get a mount in the back of the cam and have the DR-HD100 get powered by the battery setup.

Nerses Papoyan · January 15th, 2007, 05:35 PM

Hey Guys, I have some staff for sale, almost brand new, just sold my XL H1 here in DvInfo, you can get feedback from the person who purchased it. Nick.
I still have Firestore FS4 HD 40 Gb for sale, its almost brand new, I just recorded once a wedding, thats about it.
Also I have Wireless Microphone clip for sale, and Luxmen 50w on camera light with Bescor Dual Batteries. Everything I have its like brand new.
I have a Tripod with Fluid head, Bogen I beleive, I will take a picture and have it in my computer, in case you interested let me know
you can contact me by phone or email papoyan@msn.com
or 956.333.5018 or my buisness 956.753.2020

Nerses Papoyan

Nelse Hansen · January 16th, 2007, 04:36 PM

I have a DR-HD100 that I just recently started using with a JVC HD110 camera. I've been having several problems when using it in the field, and wanted to see if anyone else has experienced anything similar:

The following happen at random intervals, anywhere from less than a minute to more than five minutes. It does not matter if the unit has just been turned on, or if it has been on for a while. In all cases, the longest continuous recording I've been able to make is less than ten minutes.

* When recording, the unit stops recording (drops back to pause).

* When recording, the unit LCD (and camera viewfinder) shows that recording is in progress, but the timer display has stopped (but not gone back to 0, as happens when you actually stop recording), and the unit is frozen.

* The unit freezes, usually when in stop or pause. Sometimes the unit LCD continues to display the usual info, and sometimes it goes blank (but the backlight is still on).

* The unit drops the firewire connection with the camera. It is not frozen, but won't re-connect without rebooting.

And, the following happen after the above problems have started occurring.

* The drive contains corrupt and zero-length files (along with good files).

* After using the "repair disk" option, the display shows zero minutes available on the drive. Only a reboot corrects this.

By "frozen", I mean that the front panel buttons stop working, and the unit doesn't respond to firewire commands. Rebooting the unit is a pain -- I have to disconnect it, remove it from the cradle, and pull out the battery (which takes two hands, due to the excessively tight fit).

I've gone through the manual carefully, and have checked every setting. Am I missing something? Has anyone else had problems like this? Any suggestions before I embark on the tech support route?

Thanks.

Sergio Barbosa · January 18th, 2007, 11:15 AM

Hi!
I have a JVC HD100 with the IDX battery mount.
I'm seriously considering moving on to DTE, but since it's more than a few bucks, i'm reluctant, and seeking clarification... Can you help me out?

- If i get the dr-hd100/fs4, i can attach it to the idx plate, w/out any special adapters, right?
- Now, if I want to power the disk with the idx batteries, i need the O-FS100 adapter, right?... What does that adapter look like - any pictures?
- What would be the difference (%) in terms of battery life, if i have the firestore plugged to the idx battery?
- Can I easily replace the idx battery with the disk mounted on the plate, with the o-fs100?
- Can i power both the disk and an idx x3 led light, with the O-FS100?

I'd appreciate if someone could post a picture or two of a complete working setup, like i described - idx plate/firestore/o-fs100... all wired and everything.

Thank you so much for your time,
Sérgio.

Bill Ravens · January 18th, 2007, 11:29 AM

the FD100 mounts on the right side of the IDX battery holder. When i bought the NP7 battery setup from IDX, it came with the bracket and power cable to fit my FS4-HD. The power cable also has an accessory plug if you want to run the IDX light at the same time as the FS4. The FS4 mount plate uses the standard plastic FS4 holder that comes with the FS4/FD100. The mounting location is nowhere near the battery compartment, so, there is no interference problem here. since the FS4 has its own battery, power consumption is really a non issue for at least the first hour of recording. running a light, FS4 and camera will significantly reduce your operating time. for my money, the LED light really doesn't have enough candlepower for realistic use. A 50w light will use more power than you care to pull from the IDX battery and will need its own 12v, 4 amp source.

December 1st, 2006, 04:43 PM	#61
Bill Parker Major Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cambridge MA Posts: 207	I tried repairing the disk, but the problem didn't go away. I'll try support. Thanks. __________________ Bill Parker www.hindsightmedia.net

December 6th, 2006, 10:32 AM	#63
Bill Parker Major Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cambridge MA Posts: 207	You'll need to get the firmware upgrade to capture mov. files: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...pdate+dr-hd100 - but that won't do you much good today. Unless I'm mistaken. __________________ Bill Parker www.hindsightmedia.net

December 22nd, 2006, 06:30 AM	#65
Daniel Weber Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 696	Firestore for JVC HD100 Now that Focus has added HDV 24p Quicktime to its software, I am thinking of getting one for my JVC HD100a camera. I have been looking online and the JVC version sells for around $1400 or so for the 40 gig version. I now see that Focus has a new model the FS4 HD that is cheaper. What is the difference? Can I only use the JVC version with the HD100? Thanks, Dan Weber

December 29th, 2006, 09:36 PM	#68
Chris Rentzel Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 60	Battery Life? Anyone know how long the standard Li-Ion battery lasts that comes with the DR-HD100? Thanks!

January 15th, 2007, 05:35 PM	#72
Nerses Papoyan Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 42	FS4 HD 40GB for SALE Hey Guys, I have some staff for sale, almost brand new, just sold my XL H1 here in DvInfo, you can get feedback from the person who purchased it. Nick. I still have Firestore FS4 HD 40 Gb for sale, its almost brand new, I just recorded once a wedding, thats about it. Also I have Wireless Microphone clip for sale, and Luxmen 50w on camera light with Bescor Dual Batteries. Everything I have its like brand new. I have a Tripod with Fluid head, Bogen I beleive, I will take a picture and have it in my computer, in case you interested let me know you can contact me by phone or email papoyan@msn.com or 956.333.5018 or my buisness 956.753.2020 Nerses Papoyan

December 6th, 2006, 09:22 AM	#62
BT Corwin Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 38	Hi Bill: I just bought some DR-HD100's to use with the JVC HD110 and maybe you can answer a question for me: I will also be using FCP and the only option I see under HDD format is M2T, which FCP doesn't recognize. Where do you set it to record MOV files? I called Focus Tech support 3 days ago and left a message and also emailed them, and no one has responded. I have a shoot this morning that has to be recorded direct to disk for immediate turn around, so if I can't get the DR-HD100 to work, I'll either have to use capture now with FCP (and lose all the TC information) or capture from the tape and have the client waiting an extra 2 hours. Any insights you have would be much appreciated!

December 6th, 2006, 12:58 PM	#64
Matt McEwen Focus Enhancements Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Campbell, CA. Posts: 508	Hi BT, Saw your post and your PM. According to support, they have left messages with you. I also sent a PM with some thoughts on this issue. Matt

December 22nd, 2006, 10:34 AM	#66
Matt McEwen Focus Enhancements Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Campbell, CA. Posts: 508	QuickTime HDV support is only on the DR-HD100, FS-4Pro HD and FS-C models...not the basic FS-4 HD. If you are using the JVC GY-HD100 series camera, the DR-HD100 is the way to go as it was designed around the camera. There is viewfinder feedback of FS status, several control modes, auto-power off etc.

December 28th, 2006, 07:12 PM	#67
Daniel Weber Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 696	Matt, Thanks for the info!! Dan Weber

December 29th, 2006, 10:13 PM	#69
Steve Benner Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States Posts: 590	About one hour.

January 15th, 2007, 02:05 PM	#70
Sergio Barbosa Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 140	Is that one hour of shooting? Or mixed, shooting and stand-by. And what about the other large cappacity batteries? Thanks in advance.

January 16th, 2007, 04:36 PM	#73
Nelse Hansen Tourist Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 1	Problems with DR-HD100 I have a DR-HD100 that I just recently started using with a JVC HD110 camera. I've been having several problems when using it in the field, and wanted to see if anyone else has experienced anything similar: The following happen at random intervals, anywhere from less than a minute to more than five minutes. It does not matter if the unit has just been turned on, or if it has been on for a while. In all cases, the longest continuous recording I've been able to make is less than ten minutes. * When recording, the unit stops recording (drops back to pause). * When recording, the unit LCD (and camera viewfinder) shows that recording is in progress, but the timer display has stopped (but not gone back to 0, as happens when you actually stop recording), and the unit is frozen. * The unit freezes, usually when in stop or pause. Sometimes the unit LCD continues to display the usual info, and sometimes it goes blank (but the backlight is still on). * The unit drops the firewire connection with the camera. It is not frozen, but won't re-connect without rebooting. And, the following happen after the above problems have started occurring. * The drive contains corrupt and zero-length files (along with good files). * After using the "repair disk" option, the display shows zero minutes available on the drive. Only a reboot corrects this. By "frozen", I mean that the front panel buttons stop working, and the unit doesn't respond to firewire commands. Rebooting the unit is a pain -- I have to disconnect it, remove it from the cradle, and pull out the battery (which takes two hands, due to the excessively tight fit). I've gone through the manual carefully, and have checked every setting. Am I missing something? Has anyone else had problems like this? Any suggestions before I embark on the tech support route? Thanks.

January 18th, 2007, 11:15 AM	#74
Sergio Barbosa Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 140	Mounting the Firestore on the HD100 w/ IDX Hi! I have a JVC HD100 with the IDX battery mount. I'm seriously considering moving on to DTE, but since it's more than a few bucks, i'm reluctant, and seeking clarification... Can you help me out? - If i get the dr-hd100/fs4, i can attach it to the idx plate, w/out any special adapters, right? - Now, if I want to power the disk with the idx batteries, i need the O-FS100 adapter, right?... What does that adapter look like - any pictures? - What would be the difference (%) in terms of battery life, if i have the firestore plugged to the idx battery? - Can I easily replace the idx battery with the disk mounted on the plate, with the o-fs100? - Can i power both the disk and an idx x3 led light, with the O-FS100? I'd appreciate if someone could post a picture or two of a complete working setup, like i described - idx plate/firestore/o-fs100... all wired and everything. Thank you so much for your time, Sérgio.

January 18th, 2007, 11:29 AM	#75
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	the FD100 mounts on the right side of the IDX battery holder. When i bought the NP7 battery setup from IDX, it came with the bracket and power cable to fit my FS4-HD. The power cable also has an accessory plug if you want to run the IDX light at the same time as the FS4. The FS4 mount plate uses the standard plastic FS4 holder that comes with the FS4/FD100. The mounting location is nowhere near the battery compartment, so, there is no interference problem here. since the FS4 has its own battery, power consumption is really a non issue for at least the first hour of recording. running a light, FS4 and camera will significantly reduce your operating time. for my money, the LED light really doesn't have enough candlepower for realistic use. A 50w light will use more power than you care to pull from the IDX battery and will need its own 12v, 4 amp source.