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FS-4Pro HD
Weighing one pound and only 1.5 inches thick, Focus FS-4 HD and FS-4Pro HD Portable
DTE Recorders bring Direct To Edit®Technology to your DV or HDV handheld cam-
corder. Whether mounted directly to your camcorder or clipped to your belt, the FS-4 is
designed to excel in the field.
Focus FS-4 Portable DTE Recorders
Featuring a comprehensive backlit display, an easy-to-use menu system, a hard drive, and
a removable, rechargeable battery, the Focus FS-4 is the perfect DTE companion for DV
and HDV handheld shoots. Designed for use in even the roughest conditions, the FS-4
includes a six- or ten-second (model-dependent) electronic shock cache to ensure that you
never lose footage. Audio, video, timecode, and control information is passed through a
single FireWire cable, allowing you to record to disk and tape simultaneously. And when re-
cording is complete, your footage is ready to edit instantly—no capturing, file transfer, or file
conversion is required. FS-4 Portable DTE Recorders are compatible with a wide
range of nonlinear editing systems. For a complete list of DTE-compatible NLE software,
please visit www.focusinfo.com.
Models
Focus FS-4 Portable DTE Recorders are available in two models—the FS-4 HD and the FS-4-
Pro HD (available in three capacity configurations).
MODEL FS-4 HD
40GB
FS-4Pro HD
60GB
FS-4Pro HD
80GB
FS-4Pro HD
100GB
Recording Time
DV 3 hours 4.5 hours 6 hours 7.5 hours
HDV 1080i 3 hours 4.5 hours 6 hours 7.5 hours
HDV 720p 4 hours 6 hours 8 hours 10 hours
HDV Recording Mode
.m2t 1080i 50/60
.m2t 720p 24/25/30/50/60
• • • •
QuickTime 1080i 50/60 •••
QuickTime 720p 30 • • •
DV Recording Mode
AVI Type 1 • • • •
AVI Type 2 • • • •
AVI Type 2 24p • • • •
Avid OMF • • •
Canopus AVI • • • •
Matrox AVI • • • •
MXF • • •
Pinnacle AVI • • •
QuickTime • • • •
QuickTime 24p • • • •
RawDV • • • •
Native QuickTime HDV Support
With the FS-4Pro HD, you can record
1080i 50/60 or 720p 30 clips as native
QuickTime HDV. The FS-4Pro extracts
and decodes the audio from the incom-
ing HDV stream, combines it with the
video stream, and wraps it as a Quick-
Time HDV file. When recording is com-
plete, your QuickTime HDV file can be
imported directly into Final Cut Pro—no
capture or conversion is required.
Applications
Athletics
Broadcasting
Corporate and Industrial Production
Education and Training
Events and Entertainment
Government
Healthcare
Independent Film
Security and Surveillance
Video Production
Weddings and Events
Worship

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Technical Specifications
Support
When you purchase video production
solutions from Focus Enhancements, you
not only receive reliable products that
deliver superior performance every day,
you also receive unconditional service
and support from a team of seasoned vid-
eo professionals. All products are backed
by comprehensive warranties and op-
tional support contracts that cover instal-
lation, training, 24/7 phone support, and
priority parts replacement.
Consultation
With extensive experience in designing,
configuring, and integrating video pro-
duction solutions for leading companies
around the world, the Focus team can
help you select the right products for your
business. If you have special require-
ments, solution consultation and custom
configuration services are available.
MODEL FS-4 HD FS-4Pro HD
Inputs/Outputs DV25 or HDV video I/O (1 x 6-pin IEEE-1394)
FireWire computer I/F–up to 400 Mbps (1 x 6-pin IEEE-1394)
GPI and RS-232C control (1 x 3.5mm minijack)
Audio DV embedded 2-channel (16-bit, 48 kHz) or 4-channel (12-bit,
32 kHz) (RawDV only); HDV embedded MPEG-1 Audio Layer II
Video (DV) 25 Mbps; 8-bit 4:1:1 (NTSC-DV) or 4:2:0 (PAL-DV) (model dependent)
Video (HDV) MPEG-2 (MP@H-14) 720p (8-bit,19.7 Mbps) or 1080i (8-bit, 25 Mbps)
Timecode DV embedded timecode (drop or nondrop)
DV DTE File Formats RawDV, AVI Type 1, AVI Type 2, Matrox AVI, Canopus AVI, QuickTime,
AVI Type 2 24p, QuickTime 24p; FS-4 ProHD Only: P2 MXF, Pinnacle
AVI, Avid DV OMF
HDV DTE File Formats MPEG-2 ts (.m2t) MPEG-2 ts (.m2t), QuickTime HDV
1080i 50/60 and 720p 30
Disk 40GB 60GB, 80GB, or 100GB
Disk Speed 5400 RPM; 8MB cache 5400 RPM; 8MB cache
Disk Format FAT32 FAT32
OS Compatibility Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP; Mac OS 9, Mac OS X
Power Adapter 15V DC, 0.7A; minijack power connector
Battery Custom removable Li-ion rechargeable battery
Battery Capacity1
(for battery included with model)
Standard-capacity battery
(90 minutes)
60GB configuration: Standard-
capacity battery (90 minutes)
80GB and 100GB2configuration:
High-capacity battery (180 minutes)
Dimensions (h x w x d) 1.59" x 5.6" x 3.74" (40mm x 142mm x 95mm)
Weight 1.0 lb. (0.45 kg) 1.0 lb. (0.45 kg) (60GB model)
Shock Vibrations Operating: 50cm; Non-operating: 100cm; 50Hz–60Hz (1G constant)
Temperature Operating: 0°–40°C (32°–104°F); humidity: 30%–90% RH
Storage: -20°–60°C (-40°–140°F); humidity: 85% RH or less
Compliance CE, C-Tick, FCC, and RoHS CE, C-Tick, FCC, and RoHS
Warranty 1 year 2 years
Optional Accessories Standard-capacity Li-ion rechargeable battery (90 minutes)1; high-capac-
ity Li-ion rechargeable battery (180 minutes)1; external battery charger;
wired remote control unit; camera mount kit
1 Estimated recording time
2 Includes high-capacity cradle