Record With The Fs-4 - Focus FS-4 User Manual

Record With the FS-4

There are two modes of recording with the FS-4.
• Manual Recording
Control with the FS-4 transport buttons.
• Syncro Slave Recording or Tapeless Recording
Control recording with the video camera controls.
Before beginning recording, verify that:
1. Time and date are set.
2. Recording format is set.
3. The FS-4 is connected to the video camera according to the
explanation in "Connecting a FS-4 to a DV/HD Camcorder"
on page 19.
4. Camera and FS-4 are powered on.
5. Tape is loaded in the camera.
Tapeless Operation
Tape does not need to be loaded if the camera supports tapeless
operation, refer to, "Control Screen" on page 83.
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 72 to and
"Repair Clip" on page 73.
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