Focus FS100 User Manual page 46

Quickstart
Do Not Disconnect Power or FireWire Cable
Never disconnect the power or the FireWire cable during a
recording. This will cause file corruption.
Loss of Power During Recording
If power is lost during recording it is possible to repair the
damaged file or files, refer Repair Disk on page 67 to and Repair
Clip on page 68.
Troubleshooting: Counter Not Incrementing
If the Counter does not increment while recording from the camera, it is
an indication that there is no active connection between the FS­100 and
the camera.
• Verify that the FS­100 1394 DV I/O and the camera connections
are secure. It may be necessary to unplug and then reconnect
them.
When a good connection is made, the Counter increments and
recording starts.
Verify Record Mode Matches Source Video Content and Format
For example, if in DVCPRO/DV Recorder mode, DVCPROHD or
DVCPRO50 content will not record properly. A NTSC or PAL DV source
records only when the unit is set to the correct video format.
Short Delay When Switching from VTR to Camera Mode
When switching a camcorder from VTR to camera mode, there is a
short (10­20 seconds) interval while the FS­100 re­establishes
communications with the camcorder. If recording is started during this
period, recording is delayed until the FS­100 finishes establishing
communications with the camcorder.
The FS­100 will NOT record a new clip if there are approximately
two minutes, or less, space remaining on the internal disk drive.
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