FS-4 Syncing at DVinfo.net

Mike Flynn · December 7th, 2010, 04:29 PM

Hi all, I did a search and couldn't find a definite answer...

I borrowed an FS-4 (HD) to use over the weekend with my Canon XH-A1. I've used FS-4's in the past with no problems (with other cameras), but in trying to set it up this morning I could not get the device to sync or record in either mode; manual or sync. I have DV Control set to "on" in my camera, is there anything else I can try? I know both Firewire cables I tried are good, and I have tried in both HD and SD modes (I am only using SD this weekend). I will list the steps I am taking below. Thanks in advance.

1. Plug in Firewire to camera and DV port on FS-4.
2. Power on camera.
3. Power on FS-4.
4. Choose Sync.
5. Press record on camera.

OR

Hit "record" on FS-4 twice, then roll tape on the camera. Either way, it does not yield a rolling timecode on the FS-4.

Ian Stark · July 10th, 2011, 12:05 PM

Mike, did you ever resolve this problem? I am looking at buying a second hand FS4 for use with my A1S and it would be nice to know whether it is going to work or not!

Cheers,

Ian . . .

Ed Roo · July 10th, 2011, 12:34 PM

If the FS-4 is the same as the FS-CF...

Did you turn on the XH-A1 DV Control (System Setup Menu, page 74) function in the menu to control the FS-4 from the camera record switch?

December 7th, 2010, 04:29 PM	#1
Mike Flynn Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 94	FS-4 Syncing Hi all, I did a search and couldn't find a definite answer... I borrowed an FS-4 (HD) to use over the weekend with my Canon XH-A1. I've used FS-4's in the past with no problems (with other cameras), but in trying to set it up this morning I could not get the device to sync or record in either mode; manual or sync. I have DV Control set to "on" in my camera, is there anything else I can try? I know both Firewire cables I tried are good, and I have tried in both HD and SD modes (I am only using SD this weekend). I will list the steps I am taking below. Thanks in advance. 1. Plug in Firewire to camera and DV port on FS-4. 2. Power on camera. 3. Power on FS-4. 4. Choose Sync. 5. Press record on camera. OR Hit "record" on FS-4 twice, then roll tape on the camera. Either way, it does not yield a rolling timecode on the FS-4.

July 10th, 2011, 12:05 PM	#2
Ian Stark Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,237	Re: FS-4 Syncing Mike, did you ever resolve this problem? I am looking at buying a second hand FS4 for use with my A1S and it would be nice to know whether it is going to work or not! Cheers, Ian . . . __________________ www.vit-media.com www.classicmachinefilms.co.uk

July 10th, 2011, 12:34 PM	#3
Ed Roo Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbus USA Posts: 312	Re: FS-4 Syncing If the FS-4 is the same as the FS-CF... Did you turn on the XH-A1 DV Control (System Setup Menu, page 74) function in the menu to control the FS-4 from the camera record switch?