Quickstart
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Charging the Battery The battery begins charging anytime it is connected to AC
power using the AC adapter supplied with the FS-4 HD.
The charge LED lights when the FS-4 HD is charging. For
information on the charge LED, refer to the subsection Top
Panel on page 11.
Before the battery can be used it must charge until the
battery status LED indicates the unit is fully charged
(green).
• The Charge LED on the top of the FS-4 HD lights to show
the battery is charging.
• An uncharged battery takes 2-3 hours to charge with the
unit powered off.
• The battery provided with the FS-4 HD can supply
power to the unit for about 90 minutes while in
continuous Record or Playback mode.
• An optional high capacity battery capable of providing
power for almost three hours of continuous recording is
available from Focus Enhancements.
Using FireWire to Charge FS-4 HD
It is possible to charge the FS-4 HD battery through the 1394 port on a
computer provided that the computer outputs at least 15V through the port.
To determine if this is possible, consult the computer’s specifications.
Battery Use
Misuse can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns
if a conductive material such as jewelry, buttons, or beaded chains
touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an
electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in
handling a charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket,
purse, or other container with metal objects.
Warning: Do Not Use Unapproved Battery Chargers
Use of battery chargers not approved by Focus Enhancements could
cause the battery to catch fire or explode.
Use Only Original Focus Enhancements FS-BC Battery Chargers
There are four versions of the optional FS-BC battery charger for use in
various parts of the world.
ASYF-0940-01 USA
ASYF-0941-01 Europe
ASYF-0943-01 United Kingdom
ASYF-0944-01 Australia
These optional battery chargers are available from either your local
dealer or online at the Focus Enhancements web store,
www.focusinfo.com/sales/store.