Canon FS-4 User Guide - Page 5

Introduction FireStore FS-4 and FS-4Pro1 are the first portable DV disk recorders with Direct To Edit (DTE) technology designed for hand held camcorders in a small, rugged and shock proof chassis. If you edit with applications from Adobe, Apple, Avid, Canopus, Matrox, Pinnacle, Sonic Foundry, Ulead, and many others, FireStore's DTE Technology is the only solution that can save you up to 25 hours a month by recording clips to disk in your NLE's native file format. What is DTE Technology? A DTE Disk recorder is a stand-alone device that records DV25 video to a disk drive in NLE native file formats. When the disk drive is connected to a computer, clips are immediately available for editing. This eliminates the need to capture, transfer or convert the clips prior to editing. Features The FS-4 and FS-4Pro offer the following: • Tapeless acquisition - Record directly from your camcorder while you shoot using Direct To Edit (DTE) Technology. When you are finished shooting, connect the FS-4 to your computer and you are instantly ready to edit in the timeline. • True DTE Technology - Files are recorded to disk as RawDV, AVI Type 1, AVI Type 2, 24P AVI Type 2, Matrox AVI, Canopus AVI, QuickTime or QuickTime 24P. • Fast and Efficient Editing - Once you have finished shooting, you can mount the FS-4 to your Mac or PC editing system like a normal FireWire hard disk drive. Transfer clips to your NLE's media drive at up to 400 Mbps or edit instantly in real-time using the FS-4 as your media source. • Confidence in Recording - Simultaneously record to disk and tape while you shoot, providing an immediately available, drop out free, edit source and an archive and backup on tape. • Compact, Lightweight, Rugged Design - The FireStore FS-4 weighs less than one pound including the battery and is only 1.5" thick. You can mount the FS-4 directly to your camcorder using 1. In this manual, when the FS-4 is indicated, it means FS-4 and FS-4Pro unless specifically indicated. 1