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FS-4 HD and FS-4Pro HD
Portable DTE Recorders
User Guide
MANL-0954-04
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LEGAL NOTICES THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL AND TRADE SECRET INFORMATION OF FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS AND ITS RECEIPT OR POSSESSION DOES NOT CONVEY ANY RIGHTS TO REPRODUCE OR DISCLOSE ITS CONTENTS, OR TO MANUFACTURE, USE, OR SELL ANYTHING THAT IT MAY DESCRIBE. USE IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION OF FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF PRINT
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Contacting FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS: USA Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00PM (Central Time) Email: support@focusinfo.com Telephone: +1 763-398-1658 Fax: +1 763-571-7688 Address: Focus Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA. 95008 www.focusinfo.com EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00PM Email: techsupport@como.com Telephone: +49 4307 - 83 58 58 Fax: +49 4307 - 83 58 99 Address: COMO Computer & Motion GmbHA A Focus Enhanc
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Regulations and Safety Focus Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA. 95008 Model Number: FS-4 HD and FS-4Pro HD Date of Manufacture: Reference the Serial Number label attached to the unit. Serial Number The serial number for this equipment is located on the back of the unit. Please write this serial number on the enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. FCC Class A This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the un
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Symbol Used In the FS-4 HD and FS-4Pro HD Unit This symbol indicates the presence of an uninsulated Dangerous Voltage within the product’s enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Symbols Used in This Documentation Important Information the User Should Read This symbol indicates information about conditions or actions that could result in damage to the device or data. Information of Interest to the User This symbol indicates supplemenatry information about fea-
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Electrical Precautions Do Not Expose to Moisture Do not use this product near water or in an environment where it is exposed to dampness or there is the possibility of it getting wet. Do Not Remove Cover There are No User Serviceable Parts inside this unit. Servicing should be done by qualified service personnel. ON / OFF Switch in Stand-By Position The On/Off switch Does Not Separate the Unit From the Main Power when it is in the stand-by position. Power Sources Use only power sources that
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• Non-Use Period During extended periods when the device is not used, unplug it from the power source and retract the power-cord. Grounding or Polarization • Polarized If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact you
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Power Lines Do not locate an outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines, electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall onto such lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. Optical Precaution The use of optical instruments with this device will increase hazards to the eyes hazard. Maintenance and Moving Cleaning Unplug this produ
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Accessories and Replacement Parts Use only attachments and accessories recommended by Focus Enhancements. Use only replacement parts specified by the Focus Enhancements or of comparable quality and characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitution of parts can result in fire, electrical shock, other hazards, and loss of warranty. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
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Table of Contents Introduction 1 DTE Eliminates Pre-edit Processing 1 Unpacking 2 Features 3 FS-4 HD Features 3 FS-4Pro HD Features 4 Quickstart 7 Physical Description and Basic Controls 8 Front Panel Controls 8 LCD Display 8 Function buttons (A, B, C) 8 Power On Button 9 Navigation Buttons 9 Transport Control Buttons 9 Record 10 Back Search 10 Play 10 Forward Search 10 Back Index 10 Pause, Stop and Power OFF 11 Forward Index 11 Top Panel 11 Computer FireWire Connector 12 Remote Control, Seri
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Table of Contents Installing a Battery 20 Removing a Battery 20 Charging the Battery 21 Connecting a FS-4 HD to a DV/HD Camcorder 22 Record and Playback with the FS-4 HD 23 Power On the FS-4 HD 23 Select HDD Recorder Mode 24 Select a DV/HD File Format 25 Set Time and Date 26 Record With the FS-4 HD 28 Manual Recording 29 Creating a New File without Dropping Frames 29 Syncro Slave Recording 30 Recording Timecode in the File 30 Playback on the FS-4 HD 31 Using the FS-4 HD with a Computer 33 Initi
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Table of Contents Time Lapse Record 56 HDD Mode Screen 57 Setting Up Master and Slave FS-4 HD 59 Format Screen 60 DV Formats 60 HD Format Screen 61 Setup Screens 62 Date 63 Time 64 Version 64 LCD Light ON, OFF, AUTO 65 Alarm ON, OFF 65 Stop Frame, Gray, No Video 65 EXT CTL OFF, Pause, Frame, File 66 TIME CODE EXT, REC RUN, FREE RUN, REGEN 67 TC SET 68 UB SET 69 TC DROP, NON-DROP 70 HDV TC TYPE 70 LCD CONTRAST 71 Functions Screen 72 Functions List 73 LOCK/UNLK: 75 Assigning Clips to Reels 76 Bl
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Table of Contents Using a Wired Remote Control 91 Play Screen 92 Play From Screen 93 Control Screen 94 LCD Display Symbols and Text 97 Technical Specifications 99 Physical Description 99 Input/Outputs 99 Power 99 Audio/Video/Timecode Specification 100 DTE File Formats 100 Disk Information 100 Log Files 101 Error Messages 101 Warranty 102 Temperature 102 Compatible Camcorders and Accessories 102 xii FS-4 HD and FS-4Pro HD Portable DTE Recorders
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Focus Enhancements portable direct- to-edit (DTE) disk recorder. The FS-4 HD and the professional version FS-4Pro HD are the first portable DV/HD disk recorders with DTE technology designed for hand held camcorders in a small, rugged and shock proof chassis. Information About Specific FS-4 HD Models Throughout this manual, FS-4 HD indicates information that pertains to all models of the FS-4 HD family. The acronyms DV and HD refer to the recorder’s
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Introduction Unpacking 3 2 1 7 5 6 4 Verify that the FS-4 HD has the following items: 1. FS-4 HD unit 2. Belt Clip 3. User Guide 4. Two Firewire cables, a one foot and a four foot long, 6- pin to 4-pin 5. Power cable (international only) 6. Power supply with cable and connector to the FS-4 HD 7. Removable Li-Ion battery pack Missing or Damaged Components If there are missing or damaged items, contact Focus Enhancements Support for assistance. USA Email: support@focusinfo.com USA Telephone:
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Introduction Features FS-4 HD Features All FS-4 HD models offer the following features: • Tapeless acquisition Especially equipped camcorders permit the use of Direct To Edit (DTE) Technology to record directly from a camcorder while shooting and without the need of a tape. • True DTE Technology When shooting is finished, connect the FS-4 HD to a computer and instantly be ready to edit in the timeline. Files are recorded to disk as RawDV, AVI Type1, AVI Type2, Matrox AVI, Canopus AVI, o
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Introduction • Compact, Lightweight, Rugged Design The FS-4 HD weighs about a pound including the battery and is only 1.5" thick. You can mount the FS-4 HD directly to your camcorder using the optional camera mount kit, or clip the FS-4 HD directly to your belt. The FS-4 HD is designed to withstand the rigors of field shooting. The six second electronic shock cache ensures your video is always recorded even in the roughest of conditions. • Flexible Capacities and Power The FS-4 HD comes w
