VIDEO PRODUCTION Optimize production. Developed by video professionals for video professionals, products by Focus Enhancements feature the technology and reliability you need to meet the rigorous demands of video production—day in and day out. Whether you’re shooting, editing, or conducting a live broadcast, the family of Direct To Edit® recorders and mixers streamlines production and delivers superb quality. When you purchase equipment from Focus Enhancements, you not only receive products that perform superbly every day, but you also receive unconditional service and support from a team of seasoned video professionals—energetic people who are dedicated to help- ing you get the most from your products. The Nürburgring is one of the world’s most grueling “ motor racing circuits. It’s tough enough for a racing car to survive a 24-hour endurance race, let alone video equipment operating in this demanding en- vironment. The capacity of the FS-3 to withstand extreme shock and heat coupled with it’s ability to

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FS-2E FS-3 FS-4 HD FS-4Pro HD Bring Direct To Edit Technology to The Focus FS-3 Camera-Mount DTE Weighing about one pound, the Fo- With all of the features of the FS-4 your studio or production vehicle Recorder brings DTE disk recording cus FS-4 HD Portable DTE Recorder HD, plus multiple DTE recording with the Focus FS-2E Studio DTE Re- performance to the field by mounting brings Direct To Edit Technology to formats and advanced features such corder. Featuring a variety of analog directly to full-size DV camcorders. your DV or HDV handheld camcord- as time lapse, retro disk record- and digital input, output, and control It’s ideal for electronic news gather- er. Audio, video, timecode, and con- ing, and scene marking, the Focus options, the FS-2E can be easily in- ing (ENG), electronic field produc- trol information is passed between the FS-4Pro HD Portable DTE Recorder tegrated into your production suite, tion (EFP), videography, and other FS-4 HD and your camcorder using a provides the flexibility that video pro- replacing broadcast tape decks. portable applications. single FireWire cable. With an easy- fessionals demand. to-use interface and a 40GB drive, Key Features The FS-3 features removable FireWire Key Features drives, making it easy to swap out the FS-4 HD is the perfect DTE com- • Component, composite, S-video, • Available in 60GB, 80GB, and FS-HDD1 drives as needed. And if panion for handheld shoots. SDI (with embedded audio), DV, 100GB configurations for 4.5, 6, or you require extended storage or play- genlock, balanced audio, and AES/ Key Features 7.5 hours of DV or HDV 1080i re- back, you can daisy chain up to four EBU digital audio I/O • A 40GB drive for three hours of DV cording or 6, 8, or 10 hours of HDV external FireWire drives. • External timecode I/O or HDV 1080i recording or four 720p 30 recording Key Features • Sony 9-pin RS-422 control hours of HDV 720p 30 recording • Removable, rechargeable Li-Ion • Multiple disk drive options • Mounts directly to full-size DV • Removable, rechargeable Li-Ion battery camcorders standard-capacity battery (90 min- • User-programmable playlist 60GB configuration: standard-ca- • Shares camcorder battery utes) pacity battery (90 minutes) • Network connection for FTP and • Lightweight, rugged, and portable web-based control • Removable disk drives 80GB and 100GB configuration: enclosure high-capacity battery (180 minutes) • Timecode offset • Controlled directly from camcorder • Controlled from your camcorder • High capacity cradle 100GB mod- DR-DV5000 • Comprehensive backlit LCD display els only Made specifically for JVC full-size • 6-second recording buffer • Advanced DTE formats, including DV camcorders, the DR-DV5000 in- Pinnacle DV-AVI, Avid DV OMF, cludes all of the features of the FS-3 and QuickTime HDV plus cable-free connection and view- • Loop record capability finder-based status display. • 10-second recording buffer • Lets you categorize clips while you 800.338.3348 www.focusinfo.com shoot Direct To Edit Recorders Conversion Software DV/SDI/Analog Converter

FS-100 DV Conversion Suite MediaConverter MC-2E Designed to work with the Panasonic Converting DV25 file formats is fast With the MediaConverter MC-2E Because we are constantly on the go, the AG-HVX200 P2 camera, the FS-100 and easy with the Focus DV Conver- DV/SDI/Analog Converter, you can “ FS-4 and the FS-4Pro help our team achieve Portable DTE Recorder features a sion Suite. In addition to converting achieve professional, high-quality our goals, meet deadlines, save time, and 100GB drive for 100 minutes of all major DV25 formats, the software bidirectional DV/SDI-to-analog video reduce production costs. The FS-4 family DVCPRO HD recording. DVCPRO provides aspect ratio and broadcast conversion. Rackmount ready, the has also resolved issues with incompat- 50, DVCPRO, and DV can also be standard conversion from DV-PAL to MediaConverter MC-2E can be eas- ibilities in a mixed-vendor environment. recorded. DV-NTSC and vice versa. ily added to your existing AV rack. These exceptional products, of which we

The controls are located on the front currently have five, are a lifesaver in both Key Features “ DR-HD100 panel for convenient access, and the field and the studio and keep us on the • Quick conversion between all ma- conversion settings are easy to read cutting edge. Designed specifically for the JVC jor DV NLE file formats with the unit’s backlit LCD display. GY-HD100 ProHD camcorder, the Timothy Allen Spurek • High-quality conversion with mo- DR-HD100 comes standard with Key Features Videographer/Editor, KTUL TV, Tulsa, OK tion interpolation a 40GB drive for three hours of re- • Scene change detection • All inputs to all outputs (DV/CV/ cording time (about four hours in YC/UV/SDI) HD 720p mode) and is available • Optional adaptive deinterlacing • Supports VTR control via RS-422 with an 80GB drive for six hours of • Selectable field order for source recording time (about eight hours in and target • Genlock (adjustable) HD 720p mode). You can also ex- • Scale up, letter box, pan, and scan • Unbalanced/balanced stereo au- tend recording time by linking two (NTSC to PAL) dio plus AES/EBU and embedded audio in DV/SDI JVC DR-HD100 units together. • Scale down and crop (PAL to NTSC) • NTSC or PAL compatible FS-C • Multiple time resampling modes • Internal 10-bit processing Designed for the Canon XL-H1 HDV camcorder, the FS-C Portable DV File Converter Pro DTE Recorder comes with a 60GB Specifically designed for video pro- or 100GB drive for 4.5 or 7.5 hours fessionals who use Panasonic P2 of recording time in HD 1080i or cameras and decks, the Focus DV DV25 mode. A camera mount kit is File Converter Pro converts P2 MXF also included. files to or from the most popular DV- based video and NLE file formats. www.focusinfo.com 800.338.3348 Postproduction Products Featured Customers

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MX-4 MX-4 DV We are impressed with the MX-4’s user-friendly interface, Packed with functionality, the MX- In addition to the functionality found “ advanced features, and overall ease of use. With great 4 Digital Video Mixer is an eight- in the MX-4, the MX-4 DV Digital

enhancements to an already award-winning mixer line, input, four-channel mixer that pro- Video Mixer features four digital in- we are confident that the MX-4 will become“ the go-to vides seamless switching between puts and one digital output. solution for live event video production. video sources, enhanced synchro- Key Features Julio Ancheta nized audio mixing, graphics stor- • 700 manual or automatic video Western Regional Sales Representative age, and Ethernet-based connectivity. transitions VMI Inc. With more than 700 transitions and the ability to import 50 background • Eight gradients and foreground graphics to create • 4-channel or 2-channel DV digital beautiful four-layer effects, the MX-4 audio support unleashes your creativity. In addition • Dual-monitor mode (allows the to its switcher, the MX-4 includes a preview screen to stay constant) frame synchronizer, TBC, and manu- • User-defined menu for storing 30 al video adjustments. of your favorite transitions Key Features • Macro key storage with multiple • 10-bit 4:2:2 video processing with configurations superior input comb filter circuitry • Dual-field time base correction • Single and multiple picture-in- • Ethernet I/O for computer and net- picture and movable mosaic mask work connectivity • Four-source preview • Color bar generator • Input effects, including chroma key, picture flip, strobe, mosaic, and more

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DV Camcorder FS-3 FS Drive Delivery (Ready to Edit) Field

Internet or Intranet Handheld DV FS-4 Mobile Studio or HDV Camcorder Editing Station Editing Station

Studio Component MediaConverter Production Vehicle Analog Camcorder Fixed Installation MX-4 DV FS-2E or FS-M

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HARDWARE FS-2E FS-3 FS-4 HD, FS-4Pro HD, FS-100, DR-HD100, FS-C

Studio DTE Recorder Camera-Mount DTE Recorder Portable DTE Recorder Input/Output DV video I/O** DV video I/O** DV video I/O** DV video pass thru* External HDD I/O* FireWire computer I/F* External HDD I/O* Slot internal HDD I/O* HDV (FS-4 HD, FS-4Pro HD, FS-C, DR-HD100) FireWire computer I/F* DVCPRO 50 and DVCPRO HD (FS-100) Component: Y, Pr, Pb (3 x BNC in, 3 x BNC out) Sync (1 x BNC in, 1 x BNC out) Monitor video out (1 x BNC) S-video: Y/C (1 x 4-pin mini-DIN in, 1 x 4-pin mini-DIN out) Serial Digital: SD-SDI (with embedded audio) Timecode (1 x BNC in, 1 x BNC out) Balanced audio (2 x XLR in, 2 x XLR out) Stereo audio monitor (1 x 1/4" TRS jack) Headphone output (1 x 1/4" TRS jack w/ level control) AES/EBU digital audio (1 x BNC in, 1 x BNC out) Reference video loop thru (2 x BNC) 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Control GPI and RS-232C GPI and RS-232C GPI and RS-232C (1 x 3.5mm minijack) (1 x 3.5mm minijack) (1 x 3.5mm minijack) RS-422 (1 x DB-9 serial) Video Formats 25 Mbps, 8-bit 4:1:1 (NTSC-DV) or 4:2:0 (PAL-DV) video (user 25 Mbps, 8-bit 4:1:1 (NTSC-DV) or 4:2:0 (PAL-DV) video 25 Mbps, 8-bit 4:1:1 (NTSC-DV) or 4:2:0 (PAL-DV) video (model switchable) dependent) FS-4Pro HD, DR-HD100, FS-C: 25 Mbps 8-bit HD MPEG-2 trans- port stream (1080i 50 or 60); 19.7 Mbps 8-bit HD MPEG-2 transport stream (720p 24/25/30) FS-100: DVCPRO 50: 4:2:2, 8-bit, 3.3:1 compression, 50 Mbps; 480 60i (30p, 24p, 24pa); 576 50i (25P); DV/DVCPRO: 4:1:1, 8-bit, 5:1 compression, 25 Mbps (DV-PAL is 4:2:0) 480 60i (30p, 24p, 24pa); 576 50i (25p) Embedded Audio Digital: 2-channel 16-bit/4-channel 12-bit Digital: 2-channel 16-bit/4-channel 12-bit Digital: 2-channel 16-bit/4-channel 12-bit Timecode DV or SDI 2-channel 16 bit/48 kHz SMPTE/DV embedded (drop or non-drop) DV embedded (drop or non-drop)

DTE File Formats RawDV (.dv) • AVI Type 1 • AVI Type 2 • Canopus AVI • Matrox AVI RawDV (.dv) • AVI Type 1 • AVI Type 2 • Canopus AVI • Matrox AVI RawDV • AVI Type 1 • AVI Type 2 • Matrox AVI • Canopus AVI • (.avi) • QuickTime (.mov) • Avid DV-OMF (.omf) • Pinnacle AVI • (.avi) • QuickTime (.mov) • Avid DV-OMF (.omf) • Pinnacle AVI • QuickTime (.mov) • AVI Type 2 24p • QuickTime 24p • Pinnacle 24p QuickTime • 24p AVI Type 2 24p QuickTime • 24p AVI Type 2 AVI (FS-4Pro only) • Avid DV OMF (FS-4Pro only) • P2 MXF (FS- 100 only) Disk 120GB, IDE FS-HDD-1 FireWire disk drive (Slot) FS-4 HD: 40GB FS-4Pro HD: 60GB, 80GB, or 100GB FS-100: 100GB DR-HD100: 40GB, or 80GB FS-C: 60GB, or 100GB Disk Speed 7200 RPM 5400 RPM; 8MB cache External Disk Type User-supplied IEEE-1394a FireWire User-supplied IEEE-1394a FireWire –– Disk Format FAT32 FAT32 FAT32

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Conversion Software

SOFTWARE FireStore DV Standards Converter FireStore DV File Converter HARDWARE MediaConverter MC-2E

Digital Video Format Converter Digital Video Format Converter DV/SDI/Analog Converter Digital file formats DV, DVCPRO25, Uncompressed RGB (24- and QuickTime (with or without separate audio Video input/output DV/DV CAM on IEEE-1394 6-pin interface; SDI (with embedded audio) 32-bit), Uncompressed 8-bit YUV 4:2:2 (based track), QuickTime Reference Movie (import only, (270 Mb/s) SMPTE 259M/CCIR656-III, BNC; analog component signal: on ITU-Rec. 601), QuickTime animation and AVI with or without separate audio track), AVI Type Y 1.0 Vpp, B-Y/ R-Y 0.7 Vpp, 75-ohm, SMPTE/EBU, BNC; S-video Huffyuv codec supported 1 and 2 (with or without OpenDML extension), signal: Y 1.0 Vpp, C 0.43 Vpp, 75-ohm (4-pin mini-DIN); CVBS signal: Reference AVI Type 1 and 2, Canopus AVI Type 1.0 Vpp, 75-ohm, BNC; ref. video signal: blackburst 0.3 Vpp, 75-ohm, 1 and 2, Matrox RT2500/DigiSuite AVI, Raw DV BNC (.dv/.dif/.dvsd), SONY ES-3 DV files (.dv) Audio input/output Analog unbalanced stereo audio signal: line level -10 dBV, 47 kilo- System requirements Intel Pentium III 500-MHz or faster processor, Intel Pentium III 500-MHz or faster processor, ohms, RCA; analog balanced stereo audio signal: +4dbm, low imped- Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, DirectX, 128MB Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, DirectX, 128MB ance, XLR; digital stereo audio signal (AES/EBU): balanced, XLR of RAM of RAM

Mixers

HARDWARE MX-4 MX-4 DV

Digital Video Mixer Digital Video Mixer Video Inputs 4 x S-video (Y/C): Y=1 Vpp, C=0.30 Vpp, 75-ohm (4-pin mini-DIN connectors); 4 x composite: 1.0 4 x S-video (Y/C): Y=1.0 Vpp, C=0.30 Vpp, 75-ohm (4-pin mini-DIN connectors); 4 x composite: 1.0 Vpp, 75-ohm (RCA connectors) Vpp, 75-ohm (RCA connectors); 4 x 6-pin 1394/FireWire (embedded audio supported) Video Main Outputs 1.0 Vpp, 75-ohm (2 x RCA connectors) and 2 x S-video (MAIN): Y=1.0 Vpp, C=0.3 Vpp; 75-ohm, 4-pin 2 x S-video (Y/C): Y=1.0 Vpp, C=0.30 Vpp, 75-ohm (4-pin mini-DIN connectors); 2 x composite: 1.0 mini-DIN connector Vpp, 75-ohm (RCA connectors); 1 x 6-pin 1394/FireWire (embedded audio supported) Video Preview Outputs 1.0 Vpp, 75-ohm (1 x RCA connector) 1.0 Vpp, 75-ohm (1 x RCA connector) Audio Inputs 4 x 2 (left and right) RCA connectors, 50 kilo-ohms 4 x 2 (left and right) RCA connectors, 50 kilo-ohms Audio Outputs 1 kilo-ohm, RCA connectors (left and right) 1 kilo-ohm, 2 x RCA connectors (left and right) GPI Minijack Minijack Connectivity Ethernet I/O Ethernet I/O, FireWire, i.LINK, audio and video Headphone Stereo jack, 8-100 ohms, stereo signal Stereo, 8-100 ohms, stereo signal Video Performance Meets long-haul video broadcast specs including CCIR-601 sampling and RS-170A Digital DV-standard sampling: 13.5 MHz, 8-bit quantization Time base meets RS-170A standard Compatible with all NTSC video sources and tape formats (PAL version available) Digital Conversion 13.5 MHz, 4:2:2, 10-bit quantization (Y/C); 10-bit quantization (composite) 13.5 MHz, 4:2:2, 10-bit quantization (Y/C) S/N Ratio Greater than 60 dB (Y/C); greater than 60 dB (composite) Greater than 60 dB (Y/C); greater than 60 dB (composite) Horizontal Resolution 480 TV lines 480 TV lines analog; 500 TV lines digital Gain Unity Unity Analog Audio Performance Frequency response: 20 Hz-20 kHz, ± 3 dB Frequency response: 20 Hz–20 kHz, ± 3 dB S/N ratio: 80 dB S/N ratio: 80 dB Digital 2-Channel Audio –– Sampling: 16 bit, 48 kHz Frequency response: 20 Hz–20 kHz S/N Ratio: 85 dB Digital 4-Channel Audio –– Sampling: 12 bit, 32 kHz Frequency response: 20 Hz–14.5 kHz S/N Ratio: 80 dB

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Video Production Products Compatibility

Direct To Edit Recorders DV/SDI/Analog Converter Digital Video Mixers Compatibility FS-2E MediaConverter MC-2E MX-4 Video production solutions from Focus Enhancements provide seam- FS-3 MX-4 DV less compatibility with most leading FS-4 HD DV cameras and editing software packages. FS-4Pro HD Adobe Systems Incorporated FS-100 Apple Computer, Inc. DR-HD100 Avid Technology, Inc. FS-C Canon, Inc. DV Conversion Suite Canopus Co., LTD. DV File Converter Pro Ikegami Electronics Co., LTD. JVC Americas Corp. Matrox Video Products Group Panasonic Corporation Pinnacle Systems, Inc. Sony Corporation

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