FOCUS Enhancements MANL-1023-08 Record With the FS-100, Do Not Use AV/C In FS-100 Record Modes

Record With the FS-100

There are four modes of recording with the FS-100.

•Local

Control with the FS-100 transport buttons.

•Syncro Slave

Use this mode with camcorders that do not have FS-100 compatible external control or tapeless trigger functionality. In this mode, the FS-100 watches the record status of the camcorder and replicates its actions. A tape must be in the camcorder for this mode to function.

•AV/C

AV/C is utilized in PLAYBACK and other situations where the FS-100 is controlled by an external FireWire device, such as a DV NLE system.

Do Not Use AV/C In FS-100 RECORD MODES.

•Tapeless

This is the recommended control mode for use with companion camcorder, the Panasonic AG-HVX200. Control recording with camcorders that have FS-100 compatible external control or tapeless trigger capabilities.

Before beginning recording, verify that:

1.Time and date are set.

2.Recording format is set.

3.The FS-100 is connected to the video camera according to the explanation in Connecting a FS-100 to a DV/HD Camcorder on page 25.

4.Camera and FS-100 are powered on.

5.Tape is loaded in the camera.

Tapeless Control

If the camcorder supports Tapeless control function, tapeless recording is possible. Otherwise, the FS-100 control panel keys must be used to control recording in LOCAL control mode when there is no tape in the camcorder. For a list of compatible camcorders, go to Focus Enhancements website at http://www.focusinfo.com.

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