FS-2/2E Functions
2.5.5.4Syncro Slave
NEW FILE
SAME FILE
EXIT
The FS-2E and the FS-2 (with the 2.0 upgrade), has two settings in Syncro Slave:
•NEW FILE - default - This setting, and the FS-2E is triggered to stop recording from the camcorder, the current file is closed and a new file is opened ready for the next recording.
•SAME FILE - This option appends the new recording onto the same file. This significantly cuts down on the number of files created and is ideal for many applications.
In SYNCRO SLAVE mode, a camcorder and the FS-2/2E share the same record function and the FS-2/2E is slaved to the camcorder. Once it is set and you exit the CONTROL menu, they return to the default menu screen. The FS-2/2E also immediately enters REC PAUSE mode and a Y appears next to the record symbol on the FS- 2/2E interface.
All recording is controlled by the camcorder exclusively. Every time you press the camcorder’s REC button, the FS-2/2E goes into the selected RECORD mode. Each time you start recording on your camcorder, a new track is created on disk.
When used with RETRO DISK or RETRO CACHE functions, as soon as SYNCRO SLAVE is set, the camcorder begins filling up the selected retro record buffer. Press the REC button on the camcorder and the contents of the retro buffer are appended to the start of your clip.
The FS-2/2E buttons (other than MENU) are locked out when in this mode. It is also not possible to use the optional FS-2/2E remote control units. You must exit SYNCRO SLAVE by entering the CONTROL menu by pressing the MENU button when on the FS-2/2E main menu. If the camcorder is set to VTR mode, the FS- 2/2E’s control panel becomes active in order to allow playback.
If a tape ends while using SYNCRO SLAVE mode, the FS-2/2E continues to record.
At this point, to stop a recording, push the FS-2/2E STOP button twice.
