FS-100 Functions

Stop Frame, No Video

These settings determine the FS-100 video output when it is in STOP mode.

STOP FRAME

Displays the first frame of the clip.

STOP NO VIDEO Group Default

Video output is Off.

EXT CTL OFF, Pause, Frame, File

These options permit the use of an external device to control the FS-100 through the optional RS-232 cable.

RS-232 Cable Available from Focus Online Store

The RS-232 cable required to connect the FS-100 to an external control device is Focus part number CBLA-0113-01. It and other accessories mentioned in this manual are available at https://www.focusinfo.com/sales/ store.

EXT CTL OFF Group Default

Use this option when connecting an external device using an RS232C cable.

This requires the use of a a 3.5mm-to-DB9 adapter cable, plugged into FS-100 Control port.

In Local mode, select this item to control the FS-100 with the optional wired remote control unit.

The following options permit control functions to occur from a simple contact closure.

EXT CTL PAUSE

Controls Pause and Resume during a record or playback session.

EXT CTL FRAME

Captures a single frame of video and records it to a file. Each time this function is triggered, it sequentially adds another frame to the same file until stopped.

EXT CTL FILE

Creates a new file during a record session without losing frames.

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FOCUS Enhancements DVCPRO/DV Stop Frame, No Video, EXT CTL OFF, Pause, Frame, File, Displays the first frame of the clip