2.5.12.6RS422 Remote
This submenu allows you to setup the FS-2/2E for remote operation using the RS422 control port.
For easy integration with existing control systems, you can make the FS-2/2E look like either a Sony BVW-75 Betacam SP deck or a generic recorder. Using the TC SOURCE submenu, you can also select the timecode source for FS-2/2E control. Options are ABS, DV and COUNTER.
TYPE
TC SOURCE
EXITSEL
You can set the FS-2/2E to two different remote modes:
•BVW-75– The FS-2/2E appears as and is identified as a Sony BVW-75 BetaSP deck to the remote control device.
FS-2/2E Does Not Support All BVW-75 Control Functions
Some BVW-75 control functions are not available on the FS-2/2E. The FS-2/2E mainly responds to commands such as PLAY, STOP, REWIND, REC, FF, and so on. Commands such as Insert, Edit, and other specialty commands are not possible.
Refer to Supported RS-422 Commands on page 116 for more information on supported commands.
•Generic - The FS-2/2E appears as and is identified as a generic device to the remote controller.
After setting up the FS-2/2E’s RS422 to control using an external RS422 device:
•Press the REMOTE button on the front panel or select REMOTE from the Control Mode menu.
