Quickstart

Record With the FS­100

There are four modes of recording with the FS­100.

Local

Control with the FS­100 transport buttons.

Syncro Slave

Use this mode with camcorders that do not have FS­100 compatible external control ortapeless trigger functionality. In this mode, the FS­100 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 FS­100 is controlled by an external FireWire device, such as a DV NLE system.

Do Not Use AV/C In FS­100 RECORD MODES.

Tapeless

Control recording with other camcorders that have FS­100 compatible externalcontrol or tapeless trigger capabilities like the HVX200 camcorder.

Before beginning recording, verify that:

1.Time and date are set.

2.Recording format is set.

3.The FS­100 is connected to the video camera according to the explanation in Connecting a FS­100 to a DV/HD Camcorder on page 21.

4.Camera and FS­100 are powered on.

5.Tape is loaded in the camera.

Tapeless Control

If the camcorder supports an Tapeless control function, then tapeless recording is possible. Otherwise, the FS­100 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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MANL102306, FS100 specifications

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