- FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS FS-C Portable DTE Recorder User Guide MANL-1038-04

Quickstart
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Record With the FS-C
There are four modes of recording with the FS-C.
• Manual Recording
Control with the FS-C transport buttons.
• Syncro Slave
Use this mode with camcorders that do not have FS-C
compatible external control or tapeless trigger
functionality. In this mode, the FS-C watches the record
status of the camcorder and replicates its actions. A
tape must be in the camcorder for this mode to
function.
• Tapeless
Control recording with other camcorders that have
FS-C compatible external control or tapeless trigger
capabilities. Use this control mode with companion
Canon camcorders, like the XLH1, XHG1, and XHA1.
Before beginning recording, verify that:
1. Time and date are set.
2. Recording format is set.
3. The FS-C is connected to the video camera according to
the explanation in
Connecting a FS-C to a DV/HD Camcorder
on page 23.
4. Camera and FS-C are powered on.
5. Tape is loaded in the camera.
Tapeless Control
If the camcorder supports an external control function, then tapeless
recording is possible. Otherwise, the FS-C control panel keys must be
used to control recording in LOCAL control mode when there is no
tape in the camcorder.
For a list of compatible camcorders, go to Focus Enhancements
website at http://www.focusinfo.com.