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FOCUS Enhancements MR-HD100 User Manual

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Introduction

MR-HD100 Media Recorder
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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.