Panasonic HPX300 Operating Instructions - Page 146

Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices Control of external devices through 1394 connection Connecting an external device for backup recording to the DVCPRO/DV connector allows the operator to control start and stop recording from the camera. 6-pin type 4-pin type 1 Connect a 1394 cable (DV cable). For details, see [Precautions in 1394 Connections] (this page). • Set 1394 CONTROL in the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen to BOTH. 2 Use the setting menu 1394 CMD SEL (OTHER FUNCTIONS) to select the command for terminating recording that external devices receive. For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the menus] (page 120).  NOTE • When the camera is set to REC RUN to perform backup recording on a connected external device, the advance of time code from the DVCPRO/DV connector will stop when all P2 cards have been fully recorded regardless of whether backup recording continues. • It may not be possible for an external device to back up recording when quick transitions are made between recording and stopping. • When the AVC-Intra format or DVCPRO HD native recording format is selected, control of an external device via a 1394 connection is not possible. • Interval recording, one-shot recording and loop recording do not allow control of an external device via 1394. • 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. • Observe the following precautions when controlling a P2 memory card camera-recorder using PC application software (editing software). • Recording cannot be inserted to a portion within a clip. It can only be appended to the end of the newest clip. • Do not open the thumbnail screen during application software operation as this may prevent normal software operation. • Unprocessed video and audio signals are output via the IEEE1394 interface during special playback. When monitored on another device, these video and audio signals may sound different than when played back on this unit. • A DV or DVCPRO output format makes it possible to select audio channel CH1/CH2 or CH3/CH4 output from the IEEE1394 interface in the menu option 1394 AUDIO OUT in the AUDIO SETUP screen. Precautions in 1394 Connections • The camera 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 off and then turn it back on again. • Make sure that the camera 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 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. 146