Remote Operation of the Camcorder

Remote Operation of the Camcorder

The camcorder can be operated remotely in a number of different ways with varying degrees of control. First, you can use the supplied wireless controller as described below. You can also connect an optional RC-V100 Remote

44Controller for maximum control of your recordings at a professional level.

Finally, using the camcorder's network functions, you can connect any device with a Web browser either wirelessly (via Wi-Fi) or through a LAN cable and use the Browser Remote application to control the camcorder (A182).

Operating modes:

Using the Supplied Wireless Controller

Inserting the Battery

Insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller before use.

1Press the tab in the direction of the arrow (￿) and pull out the battery holder (￿).

2Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up (￿).

3 Insert the battery holder (￿).

Activating the Wireless Controller

By default, the wireless controller is activated. If it has been deactivated, follow the procedure below to activate it.

1

Open the [Wireless Controller] submenu.

 

[wOther Functions] >[Wireless ontroller]

2

Select [On] and then press SET.

￿

￿ ￿

￿

[wOther Functions]

[Wireless Controller]

[On]

NOTES

If you set an assignable button to [Wireless Controller] (A129), you can press the button to activate/ deactivate the use of the supplied wireless controller.

Using the Wireless Controller to Operate the Camcorder

When using the wireless controller, point it at the camcorder’s remote sensor. When the wireless controller’s buttons are operated, the camcorder’s tally lamps will illuminate.

NOTES

• When you use the START/STOP button or ZOOM buttons on the supplied wireless controller, you must press the record enable button simultaneously with the desired button.

When the camcorder cannot be operated with the supplied wireless controller, or when it can only be operated at very close range, replace the battery.

The supplied wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is located under strong light sources or direct sunlight.