Unpacking - Focus FS-4/ User Manual

the optional camera mount kit, or clip the FS-4 directly to your
belt. The FS-4 can withstand the rigors of field shooting. The six
second electronic shock cache ensures your video is always
recorded even in the roughest of conditions.
• Flexible Capacities and Power - The FS-4 comes with a 40GB
(about 3 hours) hard drive. Extend record times by linking two
FS-4 units together. Power the FS-4 using slim, removable bat-
tery packs or power it using the supplied AC adapter.
• Easy to Use, Control and Update - The FS-4 interfaces with
your camcorder using a single FireWire cable that passes audio,
video, timecode and control information. When a tape is present,
each press of start and stop on your camcorder's record button
creates an individual clip on disk. The FS-4 features a compre-
hensive backlit display, menu system and buttons allowing easy
control and management. These units are upgradeable in the
field.
• Never Miss A Shot - FireStore FS-4's six second retro record
mode means you are always recording. When action happens,
you know up to six seconds prior to the event occurring is saved
in your clip.
The FS-4Pro also provides the following:
• Retro Disk and Loop Record modes.
• Scene Marking which allows clips to be categorized into pre-
named folders on disk while you shoot.
• User definable 10-second retro record feature.
• User definable time lapse and loop playback modes.
• Pinnacle AVI and Avid DV-OMF support.
• Available with either 40GB or 80GB (about 6 hour) capacities.
• Free Run and Regen timecode modes.

Unpacking

Before using the FS-4, open the package and make sure you have all
of the following items:
• FS-4 unit
• Power supply with cable and connector to the FS-4
• Removable power supply cable for wall outlet to power supply
(International only)
• Belt Clip
• Four foot long, 6-pin to 4-pin Firewire Cable
• User Guide
• Removable Li-Ion Battery Pack
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