Operating Instructions

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Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices
Control of external devices through
1394 connection
Connecting an external device for backup recording to the
DVCPRO/DV connector allows the operator to control start
and stop recording from the camera.
1
Connect a 1394 cable (DV cable).
For details, see [Precautions in 1394 Connections]
(page 146).
• Set 1394 CONTROL in the setting menu OTHER
FUNCTIONS screen to BOTH.
2
Use the setting menu 1394 CMD SEL (OTHER
FUNCTIONS) to select the command for
terminating recording that external devices
receive.
For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the
menus] (page 120).
 NOTE
• When the camera is set to REC RUN to perform backup
recording on a connected external device, the advance of
time code from the DVCPRO/DV connector will stop when
all P2 cards have been fully recorded regardless of whether
backup recording continues.
• It may not be possible for an external device to back
up recording when quick transitions are made between
recording and stopping.
• When the AVC-Intra format or DVCPRO HD native recording
format is selected, control of an external device via a 1394
connection is not possible.
• Interval recording, one-shot recording and loop recording do
not allow control of an external device via 1394.
Precautions in 1394 Connections
• The camera does not supply power via the cable.
• Observe the following in connections using a 1394 cable.
• Connect this unit to only one other device.
• Do not expose the 1394 connector to excessive force
when connecting a 1394 cable to avoid damaging the
connector.
• If an error (1394 INITIAL ERROR) should occur when
making a connection, reinsert the 1394 cable or turn
the camera off and then turn it back on again.
• Make sure that the camera and all connected devices
are connected to ground (or connected to a common
ground). If the equipment cannot be connected
to ground, turn off all connected devices before
connecting or disconnecting an IEEE 1394 cable.
• When connecting the unit to a device with a 4-pin
connector, connect the cable to the 6-pin connector on
the camera first.
• Be sure to properly connect the 1394 cable to the
DVCPRO/DV on a computer with a 6-pin connector.
Note that inserting the plug the wrong way round may
damage the connector.
6-pin type
4-pin type
• AV signals may be disrupted when connected devices
are turned on and off or when the interface cable is
connected or disconnected.
• It may take the system a few seconds to stabilize
after switching input signals or changing modes. Start
recording after the system has stabilized.
• The AUDIO LEVEL control does not work in recordings
that involve IEEE1394 interface input or output signals.
• Observe the following precautions when controlling a
P2 memory card camera-recorder using PC application
software (editing software).
• Recording cannot be inserted to a portion within a clip.
It can only be appended to the end of the newest clip.
• Do not open the thumbnail screen during application
software operation as this may prevent normal software
operation.
• Unprocessed video and audio signals are output via
the IEEE 1394 interface during special playback. When
monitored on another device, these video and audio
signals may sound different than when played back on
this unit.
• A DV or DVCPRO output format makes it possible to
select audio channel CH1/CH2 or CH3/CH4 output from
the IEEE 1394 interface in the menu option 1394 AUDIO
OUT in the AUDIO SETUP screen.