Syncro Slave - Focus FS-4 User Manual

FireStore Functions
• Use the
For example, if the current Reel selection is 3. pressing
changes the selection to Reel 4.
To purchase the wired remote control, p/n
the FS-4, visit Focus Enhancements web site at
www.focusinfo.com/sales/store/.
• AV/C
Do Not Use AV/C control in Record Mode
Use AV/C in playback mode and other situations where the
FS-4 is controlled by an external FireWire device such as a
NLE system that is not supported by Direct To Edit
Technology. In these cases, the FS-4 can be used in a manner
similar to a camcorder to capture footage to the NLE.
Using Absolute (ABS) Display Mode
It is recommended that when operating in AV/C mode, the reported
timecode source be changed to Absolute (ABS). This is done through
the LCD DISP mode information fields, see "DISP (display)
Information Fields" on page 44.
•

Syncro Slave

In Syncro Slave mode, a camcorder and the FS-4 follows the
camcorder's record state. It requires a tape to be in the
camcorder. To use this mode, refer to the section, "Syncro
Slave Recording" on page 27.
• Tapeless Trigger
The Tapeless Trigger mode allows the FS-4 to be controlled
from a camcorder if it features an external control setting
separate from the tape transport. Typical camcorders like this
include the Sony DSR 370, DSR-390, DSR-400, DSR-450,
DSR-570, Canon XL1s and XL2 and the Panasonic DVX-
100/-100A.
In addition, the
external control, like the JVC GY-HD100.
Camcorder Requirements for Tapeless Trigger
Tapeless Trigger will not work unless it is supported by the camcorder
and the camcorder is placed in this external control mode. Please
check your camcorder manual for more details.
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key to cycle through the available Reels.
Keeper
also supports HDV camcorders with
FS-HD
Keeper
, for
ACSS-0019-01