Disk Recorder User Guide FS-2, FS-2E
Introduction
FS-2/2E Studio DTE Disk Recorder User Guide  
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1.8.2 Rear Connection Panel
The FS-2/2E rear panel, shown below, contains control and audio/video 
input/output areas described in this section.
You can select any of the available inputs as a source. When selected, that 
source is what is recorded to disk. If the unit is in E-E mode or recording, all 
outputs are live with the incoming signal. 
For any particular video input, there is an associated audio input selected as 
a default. You can change that default to another input utilizing the 
AUDIO 
INPUT MENU
 under SETUP. Refer to Chapter 2 for more information. 
1. GPI - For connection of the optional wired remote control (ACSS-0019-
01), the optional RS232C cable (CBLA-0113-01) or contact closure 
cable. The GPI plug accepts a 3.5mm TRS connector.
2. Front Panel HDD Port Loop Through - When patched to the To HDD 
port, this connector activates the front panel FireWire port for 
connection of external HDDs.
3. RS422 Control - This is the input connector for external RS422 control 
devices.
4. SDI Input - For connecting SDI input sources. The FS-2E provides the 
selection of channels 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 of the embedded SDI audio. 
Refer to the 
AUDIO INPUT > SDI > EMBEDDED sub-menu on Audio 
Input
 on page 59. The FS-2 does not have this capability.
SDI Output - For output to SDI devices. The FS-2E inserts two channels 
of audio into the SDI output stream. Only the FS-2E has this capability. 
5. Y/C Input - For connecting Y/C (S-Video) input sources. 
Y/C Output - For connecting to Y/C (S-Video) devices. 
6. Composite / Y Input - For connecting composite input sources or the Y 
signal for component input sources.
Composite / Y Output - For output to composite devices or the Y signal 
to component devices (select either composite or component form 
ANALOG SETTINGS in the SETUP menu).
7. Pb Input - For connecting the Pb signal from component input sources.
Pb Output - For output of the Pb signal to component devices.
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