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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 CV-250F (4 pin-6 pin) DV cable or a commercially available 6 pin-6 pin
DV cable to connect the external device.
1. Open the menu and select [SYSTEM SETUP/ ]. Select [DV CONTROL], set it to
[ON ] and close the menu.
2. Press the START/STOP button.
If the button was pressed while the camcorder was in record pause mode:
Camcorder and external device: start recording.
If the button was pressed while the camcorder was recording:
Camcorder and external device: stop recording (record pause mode).
If the button was pressed while the camcorder was not ready to start recording:
Camcorder: no change; External device: starts/stops recording following the camcorder’s control. If you
press the START/STOP button again after solving the problem on the camcorder (inserting a cassette,
etc.), the camcorder will start recording as the external device continues recording.
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.
Connected device is recording
Connected device is in record pause or stop mode
– – – Connected device is in a mode other than record pause or stop
[DV CONTROL] is set to [ON ], but no external device is connected
As long as the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is charged, the camcorder retains the DV
control setting even if you turn the power off. Make sure to check the setting after using the DV
control function, as the tape in the connected device may be overwritten.
When connecting two DV Control-compatible Canon camcorders with a DV cable, make sure to
set [DV CONTROL] on the other connected camcorder to [OFF].
Up to 2 other devices can be connected to this camcorder for DV control.
With some non-Canon devices the DV control may not work properly depending on the connected
device.
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