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The “

Capture format

” column displays the current captured 

format.   For example, “QuickTime” MOV is the format selected.  
User is able to change it by clicking on one of them.   

There are two user-definable formats available, which are 
“Canopus AVI2” and “Matrox AVI1”, if the firmware was installed 
later than November 1, 2004.    
 
The 

“Pre-Scene Loop

” function will display how many seconds 

user wants to choose.  If it’s blanked out, such function is not 
supported by this hardware.   Up to 6 seconds is allowed for 
FW1256C & H model. 

The “

Continue record at tape end

” is “checked” as a default 

setting.   Un-checking this item will force the CitiDISK HDV unit to 
stop recording at tape end. 

The “

Power off

” is not checked as default setting.  Checking this 

item will automatically turn off the unit 30 seconds after being 
ejected from the computer or after being left un-connected to the 
camera or computer. 

 

               

 

Manufacturer Suggested Operating 
Procedures 

The following are two of the most commonly used workflows for the 
CitiDISK HDV suggested by the manufacturer. 

 

Shooting Video to the CitiDISK HDV Simultaneously with 
Tape 
1. 

Fully charge the unit’s internal battery 

2. 

Choose the favorable native file format for your editing 
system 

3. 

Securely connect the CitiDISK HDV to the camcorder or 
mount the external battery/unit together with camcorder 

4. 

Insert the tape and control the HDV recording from the 
camcorder’s “REC” button or manually record the video if no 
tape is inserted 

5. 

Play the last captured scene or play all scenes after you have 
completed shooting 

6. 

Connect to computer and copy all of the clips to the internal 
hard disk for editing 

7. 

Re-connect the CitiDISK HDV to the camcorder and quick 
erase all of the captured clips to re-claim the free disk space 
for next usage 

 

Shooting Video to Tape First Then Archiving to the CitiDISK 
HDV Later 

1. 

Insert the tape and record the video 

2. 

Plug in the wall-mount power adapter to the CitiDISK HDV 

3. 

Choose the favorable native file format per your editing 
system 

4. 

Connect the camcorder & the CitiDISK HDV and archive 
videos to the CitiDISK HDV  

5. 

Connect to computer and copy clips to the internal hard disks 
for editing 

6. 

Re-connect the CitiDISK HDV unit to the camcorder and quick 
erase all of the captured clips to re-claim the free disk space 
for the next usage 

 

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Summary of Contents for CitiDISK HDV FW1256H

Page 1: ...carrying pouch One Quick Usage Guide this document Product Registration and Technical Support http www shining com Disclaimer All of the companies and product names mentioned in this manual are the registered trademarks of their owners All of the information in this booklet is subject to change without notice CitiDISK HDV Quick Usage Guide Edit Instantly No Capturing Required It is highly recommen...

Page 2: ... proves defective during this warranty period contact your manufacturer s customer support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE Do not drop jar bump shock the unit or expose to sources of excessive vibration Keep in mind that CitiDISK HDV uses a 2 5 hard drive which...

Page 3: ...HDV suggested by the manufacturer Shooting Video to the CitiDISK HDV Simultaneously with Tape 1 Fully charge the unit s internal battery 2 Choose the favorable native file format for your editing system 3 Securely connect the CitiDISK HDV to the camcorder or mount the external battery unit together with camcorder 4 Insert the tape and control the HDV recording from the camcorder s REC button or ma...

Page 4: ...nfig sub menu Click on User Config will display the next screen Plug in the 4 pin FireWire connector into the camcorder iLink port vertically Run the FireWire cable through the handstrap and secure it Make sure the FireWire cable is slightly tightened by the strap Zip the pouch halfway leaving the top portion of pouch open for the FireWire cable Run buckle across belt and buckle it up Slide the Ci...

Page 5: ...l Rechargeable Battery Powering On Off the CitiDISK HDV Power on Toggle the PWR button closest to the external power adapter input once When the internal battery has less than 5 minutes of power remaining this power status light will start to blink and will stop recording before shutting off the unit completely Power off Toggle the GREEN PWR button again Turning on the battery Use a sharp pencil t...

Page 6: ...chronizes itself to the system 6 Double click the CitiDISK HDV firmware uploader icon on the desktop to launch the program You ll see the following window On the top is the uploader version number i e v1 6 Current installed firmware date code will be shown at the very bottom Make sure the HW Rev is Fw1256H R1 Connect the FireWire cable 4 pin end to the camcorder s iLink port Connect the FireWire c...

Page 7: ...sk space of the CitiDISK HDV Quick Erase Button and Utility Programs Note All of the files inside the Media folder are subject to be erased It is suggested by the manufacturer that you back up the clips to an internal hard disk first and erase the clips with the Quick Erase function instead of dragging them into the Recycle Bin and emptying it later Editing Software Native File Format Suggested Ke...

Page 8: ...blink rapidly for approximate 10 seconds during the writing process 7 Once the file format is completed both lights will blink normally to indicate the writing process is successful The CitiDISK HDV is now ready to capture video using the programmed file format User MUST turn off the power before programming a new format again Connect the FireWire cable 4 pin end to the camcorder s iLink port Conn...

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