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Record with the fs-c – FOCUS Enhancements FS-C User Manual

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Quickstart

FS-C Portable DTE Recorder

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Record With the FS-C

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

Manual Recording

Control with the FS-C transport buttons.

Syncro Slave

Use this mode with camcorders that do not have FS-C

compatible external control or tapeless trigger

functionality. In this mode, the FS-C watches the record

status of the camcorder and replicates its actions. A

tape must be in the camcorder for this mode to

function.

Tapeless

Control recording with other camcorders that have

FS-C compatible external control or tapeless trigger

capabilities. Use this control mode with companion

Canon camcorders, like the XLH1, XHG1, and XHA1.

Before beginning recording, verify that:

1. Time and date are set.
2. Recording format is set.
3. The FS-C is connected to the video camera according to

the explanation in

Connecting a FS-C to a DV/HD Camcorder

on page 23.

4. Camera and FS-C are powered on.
5. Tape is loaded in the camera.

Tapeless Control
If the camcorder supports an external control function, then tapeless
recording is possible. Otherwise, the FS-C 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.