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FS-C
Portable DTE Recorder
User Guide
Part Number: MANL-1038-04
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LEGAL NOTICES THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL AND TRADE SECRET INFORMATION OF FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS AND ITS RECEIPT OR POSSESSION DOES NOT CONVEY ANY RIGHTS TO REPRODUCE OR DISCLOSE ITS CONTENTS, OR TO MANUFACTURE, USE, OR SELL ANYTHING THAT IT MAY DESCRIBE. USE IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION OF FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF PRIN
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Contacting FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS: USA Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00PM (Central Time) Email: support@focusinfo.com Telephone: +1 763-398-1658 Fax: +1 763-571-7688 Address: Focus Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA. 95008 www.focusinfo.com EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00PM Email: techsupport@como.com Telephone: +49 4307 - 83 58 58 Fax: +49 4307 - 83 58 99 Address: COMO Computer & Motion GmbHA A Focus Enhancem
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Regulations and Safety Focus Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA. 95008 Model Number: FS-C Date of Manufacture: Reference the Serial Number label attached to the unit. Serial Number The serial number for this equipment is located on the back of the unit. Please write this serial number on the enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. FCC Class B This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment
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Symbol Used In the FS-C Unit This symbol indicates the presence of an uninsulated Dangerous Voltage within the product’s enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Symbols Used in This Documentation This symbol indicates important information that the User should read. This symbol indicates supplementary information about features, functions, or operations that may be of interest to the user. Documentation Read, Retain, and Follow Instructions All the safety and op
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Electrical Precautions Do Not Expose to Moisture Do not use this product near water or in an environment where it is exposed to dampness or there is the possibility of it getting wet. Do Not Remove Cover There are No User Serviceable Parts inside this unit. Servicing should be done by qualified service personnel. ON / OFF Switch in Stand-By Position The On/Off switch Does Not Separate the Unit From the Main Power when it is in the stand-by position. Power Sources Use only power sources that
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• Non-Use Period During extended periods when the device is not used, unplug it from the power source and retract the power-cord. Grounding or Polarization • Polarized If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
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Lightning and Power Surges During electrical storms or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the FS-C from the power source and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Power Lines Do not locate an outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines, electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall onto such lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits
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Accessories and Replacement Parts Use only attachments and accessories recommended by Focus Enhancements. Use only replacement parts specified by the Focus Enhancements or of comparable quality and characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitution of parts can result in fire, electrical shock, other hazards, and loss of warranty. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
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Table of Contents Introduction 1 DTE Eliminates Pre-edit Processing 1 Unpacking 2 Features 3 FS-C Features 3 FS-C 2.0 upgrade features 5 Quickstart 7 Physical Description and Basic Controls 8 Front Panel Controls 8 LCD Display 8 Function buttons (A, B, C) 8 Power On Button 9 Navigation Buttons 9 Transport Control Buttons 9 Record 10 Back Search 10 Play 10 Forward Search 10 Back Index 11 Pause, STOP and Power OFF 11 Forward Index 11 Top Panel 12 Computer FireWire Connector 13 Remote Control, Ser
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Table of Contents Powering the FS-C 20 Connecting the FS-C to AC Power 20 Installing / Removing the Battery Pack 21 Installing a Battery 21 Removing a Battery 21 Charging the Battery 22 Connecting a FS-C to a DV/HD Camcorder 23 Record and Playback with the FS-C 24 Power On the FS-C 24 Select HDD Recorder Mode 25 Select a DV/HD File Format 26 Set Time and Date 27 Record With the FS-C 29 Manual Recording 31 Creating a New File without Dropping Frames 31 Syncro Slave 32 Tapeless 33 Recording Timec
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Table of Contents Retro Disk Record Mode 57 Loop Record 58 Saving Loop Record Clips 58 Snap Record 58 Time Lapse Record 59 HDD Mode Screen 60 Setting Up Master and Slave FS-C 62 Format Screen 63 DV Formats 63 HD Format Screen 64 Setup Screens 65 Date 66 Time 67 Version 67 LCD Light On, Off, Auto 68 Alarm On, Off 68 Stop Frame, Gray, No video 68 EXT CTL OFF, Pause, Frame, File 69 TIME CODE EXT, REC RUN, FREE RUN, REGEN 70 TC SET 71 UB SET 72 TC DROP, NON-DROP 73 HDV TC TYPE 74 LCD CONTRAST 75 F
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Table of Contents Diagnostic 91 Status 92 Reels Screen 93 Placing a Clip in a Reel 93 Using a Wired Remote Control 94 Play Screen 95 Play From Screen 96 Control Screen 97 LCD Display Symbols and Text 99 Technical Specifications 101 Physical Description 101 Input/Outputs 101 Power 101 Audio/Video/Timecode Specification 101 DTE File Formats 102 Disk Information 102 Log Files 102 Error Messages 103 Warranty 103 Temperature 103 Compatible Camcorders and Accessories 104 xii FS-C Portable DTE R
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Focus Enhancements’ FS-C portable direct-to-edit (DTE) disk recorder. The FS-C is the first portable DV/ HD disk recorder with DTE technology designed for hand held camcorders in a small, rugged and shock proof chassis. If you edit with applications from Adobe, Apple, Avid, Canopus, Matrox, Pinnacle, Sony, Ulead, and many others, Focus Enhancements' DTE Technology is the only solution that can save hundreds of hours a year by recording clips to disk i
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Introduction Unpacking 2 3 1 7 5 6 4 Verify that the FS-C has the following items: 1. FS-C unit 2. Belt clip 3. User guide 4. Two Firewire cables 5. Power cord 6. Power supply with cable and connector to the FS-C 7. Removable Li-Ion battery pack Missing or Damaged Components If there are missing or damaged items, contact Focus Enhancements Support for assistance. USA Email: support@focusinfo.com USA Telephone: +1 763-398-1658 EMEA Email: techsupport@como.com EMEA Telephone: +49 4307 - 83 58 5
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Introduction Features FS-C Features The FS-C offers the following features: • Tapeless acquisition Especially equipped camcorders permit the use of Direct To Edit (DTE) Technology to record directly from a camcorder while shooting and without the need of a tape. • True DTE Technology When shooting is finished, connect the FS-C to a computer and instantly be ready to edit in the timeline. Files are recorded to disk as HD Recorder DV Recorder: DV Recorder M2T AVI Type 1 (NTSC units): A
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Introduction • Compact, Lightweight, Rugged Design The FS-C weighs approximately one pound including the battery and is only 1.5" thick. You can mount the FS- C directly to your camcorder using the optional camera mount kit, or clip the FS-C directly to your belt. The FS- C is designed to withstand the rigors of field shooting. The programmable, 10-second electronic shock cache ensures that your video is always recorded even in the roughest of conditions. • Flexible Capacities and Power The
