
Using the Digital Video Control
This feature enables the camcorder to control the record and stop functions of an external digital device connected to the camcorder through the HDV/DV terminal. The device must comply with the IEEE1394 AV/C protocol. Use the optional
Windows XP (SP2) users can use the CONSOLE software (sold separately) to download video and audio recordings (in HDV or DV standards) from the camcorder to a computer’s hard disk. For details refer to the software’s help modules.
MENU | SYSTEM SETUP/ | DV CONTROL•••OFF |
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This camcorder: Recording | Connected device: Recording |
This camcorder: Record pause mode Connected device: Record pause mode
...when this camcorder is not ready for recording (no cassette loaded etc.)Connected device: Recording/record pause mode
...after loading a cassette while the connected device is recording:This camcorder: Recording | Connected device: Continues recording |
Pressing the start/stop button again: |
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This camcorder: Record pause mode | Connected device: Record pause mode |
While both this camcorder and a connected device are recording, if this camcorder stops recording because of a condition other than pressing the start/stop button (e.g., if the tape has reached its end), the connected device will continue recording.
When this camcorder stops recording you may notice a brief interruption of the audio on the connected device.
The status of the connected device is indicated as follows.
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| Connected device is recording |
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| Connected device is in record pause or stop mode | |
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– – – | Connected device is in a mode other than record pause or stop | |||
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| [DV CONTROL] is set to [ON | ], but no external device is connected |
xxx min Recording on the computer’s hard disk
As long as the
When connecting two DV
Up to 2 other devices can be connected to the XH G1/XH A1 for DV control.
With some
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