Focus Enhancements FS-100 update README file

RELEASE NOTES:

version 2.0.1.05102406:
- Improved disk performance
- Changed fan control algorithm
- Corrected shut-down sequence when over temperature
- XML now supports 16:9 in DVCPRO50

version 2.0.0.04080806:
- Various disk performance improvements
- Improvements for 24P support
- Improved compatibilty with Final Cut Pro as an AVC device.
- Handle audio recorded at end of clip properly
- Changed the behavior of the organize p2 progress bar. Now it is similar to the OS upgrade progress bar.

version 2.0.0.04061606:
- Auto Stream Detect
- The thumbnails displayed correctly from P2 Viewer and FCP
- When in EXT TC mode, Non Drop is correctly detected
- Added the unlock (UNLK) front panel confirmation screen
- Support 999 clip limit properly
- Various disk performance improvements
- Enabled a timer to update TC/UB DISP screen every second
- Fixed the thumbnail's aspect ratio for HD clips

version 1.0.0.04061906:
- Fixed Avid Import Clip issue when powering down between recordings.

version 1.0.0.04052606:
- Oxford Semiconductor 1394 Bridge chips configuration updated upon System Reset.

INSTRUCTIONS:

IN ORDER TO INSTALL THIS SOFTWARE UPDATE, YOU WILL REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING:

1) Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP or Macintosh OS 9.1 or later computer system with an active OHCI compliant FireWire (IEEE-1394) port.
2) Focus Enhancements FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder
3) 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire (IEEE-1394) connector (or 6 pin to 4 pin depending on your set up).  

To upgrade system software:
Step 1: Set the FS-100 to DD DRIVE in the HDD MODE menu and connect it to a computer.
Step 2: Copy or drag the fs100.bin file to the FS-100 while it is in DD DRIVE
mode.
Step 3: Exit the FS-100 from DD DRIVE mode and navigate to the Utilities
screen.
Step 4: From the Utilities screen, go to Upgrade.
Step 5: Press Right. The update screen is displayed.
Step 6: Press Select.
Step 7: A confirmation screen appears: press YES to continue. A status screen will display the progress of the upgrade.
Step 8: Up on successful completion of the update, the FS-100 displays
the message: UPGRADE COMPLETE
Step 9: Hold down the STOP / POWER OFF button until the FS-100 shuts
down.
Step 10: Power up the FS-100.
Step 11: From the UTILITIES menu select the SYSTEM RESET option. See page 72 of the FS-100 manual for more information.

See page 70 of the FS-100 Manual for more details.


If you experience trouble with this Firmware update, please, contact Focus Enhancements Technical Support:

Office Hours: Monday through Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00PM (Central Time)
Email: support@focusinfo.com
Telephone: 763-398-1658
Fax: 763-571-7688
Address: Focus Enhancements, Inc.
1370 Dell Avenue
Campbell, CA. 95008
www.focusinfo.com


