•External devices cannot be controlled via 1394 connection when AVC-Intra format or DVCPRO HD native recording is selected.

•Backup recording does not work in three of the special recording modes: Interval recording, One-shot recording and Loop recording. (Page 44 – 46)

•Please note that when performing backup recording to a connected external device with the time code of this unit set to REC RUN, continuing recording when there is no more free space on the P2 card inserted into this unit causes the time code output from the DVCPRO/DV terminal to halt.

•Backup recording may not be performed by external devices if you perform recording start → stop → recording start in quick succession.

Precautions in 1394 connections

• The camera-recorder 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 DVCPRO/DV 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-recorder off and then

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turn it back on again.

·· Make sure that the camera-recorder 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 IEEE1394 cable.

 

·· When connecting the unit to a device with a

 

4-pin connector, connect the cable to the 6-pin

 

connector on the camera-recorder first.

 

• Be sure to properly connect the 1394 cable to

 

the DVCPRO/DV connector 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.

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