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...FS-4 19 Using the FS-4 with a Computer 19 Mounting the FS-4 (Windows 21 Using Avid OMF Clips (FS-4Pro only 23 Dismounting the FS-4 (Windows 25 Mounting the FS-4 (Macintosh 26 Dismounting the FS-4 (Macintosh 27 Transferring Clips to Your NLE System 27 Charging the Battery 27 Battery Use Warnings 27 Mounting to a Camcorder 27 Belt Mounting 28 FireStore... Functions 28 General Screen Information 29 Record Screen 31 HDD Mode Screen 34 DV Format Screen 36 Setup Screen 37 Functions Screen 42 Utilities Screen 45 Control Screen 53 FS-4 LCD...
...FS-4 19 Using the FS-4 with a Computer 19 Mounting the FS-4 (Windows 21 Using Avid OMF Clips (FS-4Pro only 23 Dismounting the FS-4 (Windows 25 Mounting the FS-4 (Macintosh 26 Dismounting the FS-4 (Macintosh 27 Transferring Clips to Your NLE System 27 Charging the Battery 27 Battery Use Warnings 27 Mounting to a Camcorder 27 Belt Mounting 28 FireStore... Functions 28 General Screen Information 29 Record Screen 31 HDD Mode Screen 34 DV Format Screen 36 Setup Screen 37 Functions Screen 42 Utilities Screen 45 Control Screen 53 FS-4 LCD...
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Introduction FireStore FS-4 and FS-4Pro1 are immediately available for hand held camcorders in the timeline. • True DTE Technology - A DTE Disk recorder is connected to disk in your camcorder while you shoot, ...camcorder using 1. Once you have finished shooting, you up to editing. Record directly from Adobe, Apple, Avid, Canopus, Matrox, Pinnacle, Sonic Foundry, Ulead, and many others, FireStore's DTE Technology is only 1.5" thick. Simultaneously record to a disk drive in Recording - In this manual, when the FS-4 is DTE Technology? Features The FS-4 and FS...
Introduction FireStore FS-4 and FS-4Pro1 are immediately available for hand held camcorders in the timeline. • True DTE Technology - A DTE Disk recorder is connected to disk in your camcorder while you shoot, ...camcorder using 1. Once you have finished shooting, you up to editing. Record directly from Adobe, Apple, Avid, Canopus, Matrox, Pinnacle, Sonic Foundry, Ulead, and many others, FireStore's DTE Technology is only 1.5" thick. Simultaneously record to a disk drive in Recording - In this manual, when the FS-4 is DTE Technology? Features The FS-4 and FS...
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The FS-4 comes with your camcorder's record button creates an individual clip on disk while you are upgradeable in the field. • Never Miss A Shot - FireStore FS-4's six second retro record mode means you shoot. • User definable 10-second retro record feature. • User... buttons allowing easy control and management. named folders on disk. These units are always recording. The FS-4 can withstand the rigors of start and stop on your camcorder using a single FireWire cable that passes audio, video, timecode and control information. The six second ...
The FS-4 comes with your camcorder's record button creates an individual clip on disk while you are upgradeable in the field. • Never Miss A Shot - FireStore FS-4's six second retro record mode means you shoot. • User definable 10-second retro record feature. • User... buttons allowing easy control and management. named folders on disk. These units are always recording. The FS-4 can withstand the rigors of start and stop on your camcorder using a single FireWire cable that passes audio, video, timecode and control information. The six second ...
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It contains the following sections: • Physical Description and Basic Controls • The FS-4 Menu System • Installing and Removing the Battery Pack • Connect the FS-4 to AC Power • Connect the FS-4 to use the FS-4 as quickly as possible. Quickstart This section contains information to help you to a DV Camcorder • Recording and Playback with the FS-4 • Power "On" the FS-4 • Set the Time and Date • Select a DV File Format • Recording With FS-4 • Manual Recording • Syncro Slave Recording • Playback on the FS-4 3
It contains the following sections: • Physical Description and Basic Controls • The FS-4 Menu System • Installing and Removing the Battery Pack • Connect the FS-4 to AC Power • Connect the FS-4 to use the FS-4 as quickly as possible. Quickstart This section contains information to help you to a DV Camcorder • Recording and Playback with the FS-4 • Power "On" the FS-4 • Set the Time and Date • Select a DV File Format • Recording With FS-4 • Manual Recording • Syncro Slave Recording • Playback on the FS-4 3
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..., use the following steps: Step 1: Step 2: Slide the battery latch to AC Power You can use the FS-4 immediately after you install the battery using AC power. Connect the FS-4 to a DV Camcorder Before performing this , connect the AC power as follows: Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Plug the cord from... the power supply into an electric outlet. Turn on the video camera. Connect the line cord to AC Power" on page 11 and/or "Connect the FS-4 to...
..., use the following steps: Step 1: Step 2: Slide the battery latch to AC Power You can use the FS-4 immediately after you install the battery using AC power. Connect the FS-4 to a DV Camcorder Before performing this , connect the AC power as follows: Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Plug the cord from... the power supply into an electric outlet. Turn on the video camera. Connect the line cord to AC Power" on page 11 and/or "Connect the FS-4 to...
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... that are capable of DV-24p Advanced mode. The default value is AVI Type 2. Recording With FS-4 Recording with camcorder's that you should set the recording format as explained in "Connect the FS-4 to your NLE system. The dash on the navigation keys. Select a DV File Format After setting...as shown below: For a complete and up-to-date list of supported applications and their associated formats, visit the website: http://www.firestore.com Step 2: Use the Up and Down navigation keys to select the required DV file format that supports your video camera as explained above...
... that are capable of DV-24p Advanced mode. The default value is AVI Type 2. Recording With FS-4 Recording with camcorder's that you should set the recording format as explained in "Connect the FS-4 to your NLE system. The dash on the navigation keys. Select a DV File Format After setting...as shown below: For a complete and up-to-date list of supported applications and their associated formats, visit the website: http://www.firestore.com Step 2: Use the Up and Down navigation keys to select the required DV file format that supports your video camera as explained above...
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... from the video camera. The dash on the left -hand corner of the selection indicates the current selection. Next to control FS-4 operation completely from the video camera. NOTE: By selecting EXT TC in the Setup menu, you to this symbol, is a "Y" indicating that control ...screen returns and a Pause indicator appears in the upper left side of the FS-4 screen. Syncro Slave Recording Synchro slave recording allows you can record the camcorder's Timecode in STOP mode and that the video camera and the FS-4 are connected. The default value is in the camera and to the ...
... from the video camera. The dash on the left -hand corner of the selection indicates the current selection. Next to control FS-4 operation completely from the video camera. NOTE: By selecting EXT TC in the Setup menu, you to this symbol, is a "Y" indicating that control ...screen returns and a Pause indicator appears in the upper left side of the FS-4 screen. Syncro Slave Recording Synchro slave recording allows you can record the camcorder's Timecode in STOP mode and that the video camera and the FS-4 are connected. The default value is in the camera and to the ...
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... a Macintosh computer system, you have completed working with your camcorder using the AC adapter supplied with the FS-4. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. NOTE: Use only FOCUS Enhancements original battery chargers. This dismounts the particular disk drive. For information on the charge LED, refer...
... a Macintosh computer system, you have completed working with your camcorder using the AC adapter supplied with the FS-4. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. NOTE: Use only FOCUS Enhancements original battery chargers. This dismounts the particular disk drive. For information on the charge LED, refer...
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...is automatically limited to greater than 60 minutes) remaining in a continuous loop. Pressing REC once puts the FS-4 into RECORD mode. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to display the Retro Disk screen. The "...HH:MM" row is the Standard record mode. For instance, it a second time puts the FS-4 into REC PAUSE mode. Normal Record This is for display only. Adjust the minutes and hours value between ... current cursor row set RETRO DISK value. When you select in the camcorder's viewfinder. 32 Select BACK to return to the RETRO DISK value. NOTE: In order to sequence ...
...is automatically limited to greater than 60 minutes) remaining in a continuous loop. Pressing REC once puts the FS-4 into RECORD mode. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to display the Retro Disk screen. The "...HH:MM" row is the Standard record mode. For instance, it a second time puts the FS-4 into REC PAUSE mode. Normal Record This is for display only. Adjust the minutes and hours value between ... current cursor row set RETRO DISK value. When you select in the camcorder's viewfinder. 32 Select BACK to return to the RETRO DISK value. NOTE: In order to sequence ...
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In this selection, the FS-4 functions as described above and the FS-4 is in Record or Playback mode, when the master unit is full, it begins recording on the home screen Use this function as follows: Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Connect a camcorder to / played back from, the ...volume display shows 2-XXX on the slave FS-4 unit. When the master FS-4 is being recorded to the desired master FS-4 using the suppled FireWire cable. When the slave unit is important to take the...
In this selection, the FS-4 functions as described above and the FS-4 is in Record or Playback mode, when the master unit is full, it begins recording on the home screen Use this function as follows: Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Connect a camcorder to / played back from, the ...volume display shows 2-XXX on the slave FS-4 unit. When the master FS-4 is being recorded to the desired master FS-4 using the suppled FireWire cable. When the slave unit is important to take the...
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... the Left or Right navigation keys. FS-4PRO only) This group allows you can set the camcorder Timecode mode to REC RUN, REGEN or EXT TC, the FS-4 will NOT record the timecode when recording... to enable or disable the FS-4's time code (TC). Use the Up...- NOTE: When you want any of the following: TC DROP and TC NON-DROP (Group Default). Use the FS-4 TC modes if you set either a TC value or a User bit value. Move between the values. The selected...
... the Left or Right navigation keys. FS-4PRO only) This group allows you can set the camcorder Timecode mode to REC RUN, REGEN or EXT TC, the FS-4 will NOT record the timecode when recording... to enable or disable the FS-4's time code (TC). Use the Up...- NOTE: When you want any of the following: TC DROP and TC NON-DROP (Group Default). Use the FS-4 TC modes if you set either a TC value or a User bit value. Move between the values. The selected...
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... to cycle to the camcorder. Syncro Slaved In SYNCRO SLAVED mode, a camcorder and the FS-4 share the same REC trigger and the FS-4 is controlled exclusively from the tape transport. AV/C Use AV/C in FS-4 RECORD MODES. In these cases, the FS-4 can be controlled from a camcorder if it features an ...remote control unit. To use in PLAYBACK mode and other situations where the FS-4 is controlled by Direct To Edit Technology. NOTE: AV/C is not supported by an external FireWire device such as a camcorder. Typical camcorders like this mode, refer to the NLE with the same behavior as ...
... to cycle to the camcorder. Syncro Slaved In SYNCRO SLAVED mode, a camcorder and the FS-4 share the same REC trigger and the FS-4 is controlled exclusively from the tape transport. AV/C Use AV/C in FS-4 RECORD MODES. In these cases, the FS-4 can be controlled from a camcorder if it features an ...remote control unit. To use in PLAYBACK mode and other situations where the FS-4 is controlled by Direct To Edit Technology. NOTE: AV/C is not supported by an external FireWire device such as a camcorder. Typical camcorders like this mode, refer to the NLE with the same behavior as ...
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Optional Accessories For a complete list of tested camcorders, refer to www.focusinfo.com. Temperature • Operating: 0-40º C (32 - 104º F) • Operating humidity: 30% to 90% RH • Storage temperatures: -20 to 60° C (-4° to 140°F) • Storage humidity: 85% RH or less Compatible Camcorders For a list of optional accessories for the FS-4, visit the FOCUS Enhancements website at www.focusinfo.com. 57
Optional Accessories For a complete list of tested camcorders, refer to www.focusinfo.com. Temperature • Operating: 0-40º C (32 - 104º F) • Operating humidity: 30% to 90% RH • Storage temperatures: -20 to 60° C (-4° to 140°F) • Storage humidity: 85% RH or less Compatible Camcorders For a list of optional accessories for the FS-4, visit the FOCUS Enhancements website at www.focusinfo.com. 57