Using The Digital Video Control - Canon XH A1 Instruction Manual

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 CV-150F (4 pin-4 pin) or CV-250F (4 pin-6 pin) DV cable to connect the
external device.
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/
( 25)
1. Open the menu and select [SYSTEM SETUP/
] and close the menu.
2. Press the start/stop button...
...when this camcorder is in record pause mode:
This camcorder: Recording
...when this camcorder is recording:
This camcorder: 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
Pressing the start/stop button again:
This camcorder: 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.
– – –
xxx min Recording on the computer's hard disk
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 the XH G1/XH A1 for DV control.
With some non-Canon devices: The DV control may not work properly depending on the connected
device.
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DV CONTROL•••OFF
Connected device: Recording
Connected device: Record pause mode
Connected device: Continues recording
Connected device: Record pause mode
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
]. Select [DV CONTROL], set it to [ON
], but no external device is connected