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FS-5 2.0 User Guide Addendum
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Record with the FS-5
There are two modes of recording with the FS-5.
• NORMAL Recording
Control with the FS-5 transport keys.
• EXTERNAL Recording
Control FS-5 recording with the video camera record trigger,
whether using tape or tapeless.
With most modern HDV and DV cameras,
EXTERNAL mode is
the preferred control method. Check the latest camera
compatibility matrix on the Focus website:
www.focusinfo.com.
• SYNCRO Recording
SYNCRO is used most often with older camcorders that
require the presence of a tape in the camcorder’s tape deck.
Before beginning recording, verify that:
1. Time and date are set.
2. Recording format is set.
3. DTE Format is set.
4. The FS-5 is connected to the video camera according to the
explanation in
Connecting FS-5 to DV/HDV Camcorder on
page 22.
5. Camera and FS-5 are powered on.
6. Tape is loaded in the camera, if:
• Camera requires a tape in its transport before it triggers
FS-5 record.
• User wants to record to both tape and disk, see the
following note.
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 to REPAIR DISK and REPAIR CLIP
in the user guide.