Focus Firestore FS-M, User Manual

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MANL-0977-01 Review Draft - FS-M User Manual
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CHAPTER 1
Getting Started
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Focus Enhancements FS-M MPEG Digital Disk
Recorder/Player. The FS-M is a digital video recorder/player (DVR) that uses the
latest MPEG compression technology. This technology provides superb video
quality and large storage capacities. Video and audio material is digitized,
compressed and stored on the removable hard disk drive during recordings.
FS-M is extremely easy to use, but you should first read the manual carefully to avoid any
damage to the device.
1.1.1 FS-M Interfaces
The FS-M provides the following audio, video and control interfaces:
• Video input Composite (BNC) or Y/C (4-pin, mini-DIN).
• Video output Composite (BNC) and Y/C (4-pin, mini-DIN).
• Front panel for control.
• RS-232 Interface for control.
• Two USB 2.0 connectors.
• One Ethernet network interface (10/100 Mbits/s) for control, file transfer, and
firmware upgrade.
• Three FireWire, IEEE 1394, 6-pin connectors.
Please check the Focus Enhancements web site at
www.FOCUSinfo.com
for the latest
list of optional accessories.