Backup recording (DV mode only)
The video recorded with this camera can be saved and automatically backed up in an external device connected using the <DV OUT> terminal on the camera.
Set the control method of the external device in the [DV CONTROL] and [DV CMD SEL] items of the setting menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] screen. (Page 97)
External device
IEEE1394 cable (optional)
Shooting
When you use backup recording function, be careful about the following:
••After performing backup recording, check the setting of menu items before operating the camera. Since the setting of menu items remain even after turning off the power, using the camera with the backup function set may cause overwriting to the media in the external device.
••Backup recording may not work properly if two or more external devices are connected.
••Use an IEEE1394 cable that is 4.5 m or shorter.
••When performing backup recording, set the external device so that it records 1394 signals.
••If you perform backup recording with [CHAIN] in the [DV CONTROL] item (Page 97) of the setting menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] screen set to on, when the memory of the memory card becomes nearly full, the backup device which has been on standby will automatically start recording.
••Note that if you perform REC CHECK, the checked video will be recorded.
••When connecting and disconnecting an IEEE1394 cable, be sure to turn off the power of the device to be connected.
••When connecting an external device equipped with a
••Use a
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