Using the FS-100 with a Computer

To move video files from the FS-100 to a computer:

Connect the FS-100’s Computer I/O 1394 port directly to a computer with an active OHCI compliant IEEE-1394 FireWire port and the necessary FireWire disk drive drivers.

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Go to the FOCUS Enhancements' website (www.focusinfo.com) for more compatibility information.

To use the FS-100 HDD Bypass mode, refer below for more information.

The FS-100 is compatible with any computer system that can read FAT 32 volumes, such as Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP and Mac OS9/OS10.

Initial Setup

1.Connect the FS-100 through its COMPUTER I/O 1394 port to the computer system using a standard 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable.

2.Enter HDD mode and enable DD Drive.

This step is required before mounting the FS-100 to a com- puter.

On the FS-100 go to the HDD screen.

Select DD Drive and Right arrow to Connect screen.

Press Enable function button.

Refer to the section, Format Screen on page 52

3.Connect power to the drive if necessary.

4.Consult the computer’s documentation for more information.

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