Ext Ctl - Focus FS-5 User Manual

FS-5 Functions

EXT CTL

These external control options permit the use of a device to control
the FS-5 through the optional RS-232 cable.
RS-232 Cable Available from Focus Online Store
The RS-232 cable required to connect the FS-5 to an external control
device is Focus part number CBLA-0113-01. It and other accessories
mentioned in this manual are available at https://www.focusinfo.com/
store.
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OFF Default
Use this option when connecting an external device with an
RS232C cable.
This requires the use of a a 3.5mm-to-DB9 adapter cable,
plugged into FS-5
In Local mode, select this item to control the FS-5 with the
optional wired remote control unit, refer to page 94.
The following options permit control functions to occur from a
simple contact closure.
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PAUSE
Controls
session.
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FRAME DV Mode Only
Captures a single frame of video and records it to a file. Each
time this function is triggered, it sequentially adds another
frame to the same file until stopped.
FS-5 Portable HD/SD DTE Recorder
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SETUP
EXT CTL
OFF
PAUSE
FRAME
FILE
Control
and
Pause Resume
port.
during a record or playback