FOCUS Enhancements FireStore FS-3 - Manual (Page 6)

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4.0 USING FS-3 WITH MIRANDA DVC-
100/-800 SERIES CONVERTERS
It is now possible to use FireStore FS-3 with
Miranda DVC-100 and DVC-800 series
converters. The Miranda DVC-100 series
converters allow FS-3 to be used with selected
Digital Betacam, BetacamSX, MPEG IMX and
DVCPro50 camcorders. Consult with Miranda
regarding compatible camcorders for the DVC-
100. The Miranda DVC-800 series converters
allow FS-3 to be used with selected HDCAM
and DVCProHD camcorders. In both cases,
FS-3 still records a standard definition DV25
(PAL or NTSC) signal to disk in the selected
DTE format.
On certain camcorders, in addition to video I/O
connections, it is necessary to connect to the
Miranda’s LTC IN port with a timecode output
feed from the camcorder. In all cases, it is
necessary to have a tape in the camcorder to
trigger record and record pause on FS-3 from the
camcorder’s VTR button. Contact Miranda for
more information.
To connect FS-3 to a Miranda DVC series
converter, do the following:
1) Connect the DVC-100 or DVC-800 to the
desired camcorder and ensure it is working
properly.
2) Connect FS-3 to the rear of the Miranda
using the battery plate mounts.
3) Connect FS-3’s supplied 6-pin to 6-pin
FireWire cable between FS-3’s “DV I/O”
connector and the Miranda’s “DV IN/OUT”
port.
4) Using the Miranda dip switches, set DV
CONTROL to ON and RS232C to CTRL.
5) In the FS-3 menu, set CONTROL to AV/C.
In the SETUP menu, select STOP OUTPUT
to NO OUTPUT.
For more information on using this setup, contact
Focus Enhancements’ tech support or Miranda
tech support.
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