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RE: Camcorder auto off..


  • To: ukha_d <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
  • Subject: RE: Camcorder auto off..
  • From: Keith Doxey <keith.doxey@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 08:54:45 +0100
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Hi Campbell,
 
If the camcorder is in Record Pause then the motor will be running and the heads spinning against the tape. Most VCR's have a timer which will stop everything after about 4 minutes to prevent damage to the heads and tape caused by the spinning head constantly rubbing against the same area of tape.
 
You need to find out if there is an option to just use the camera as a camera WITHOUT being in record mode. We have a JVC camcorder at work which is fitted into a video conferencing setup and is on constantly 24/7 but only as a camera.
 
Alternatively why not use one of the cheap board cameras costing under 70 pounds from somewhere like Henry's http://www.henrys.co.uk  It will definately cheaper than new heads for the camcorder, which is what you will need if you do find a way to stop the record mode switching off.
 
Also the board camera would be much smaller and discrete.
 

Keith Doxey
http://www.btinternet.com/~krazy.keith
Krazy Keith's World of DIY Home Automation

-----Original Message-----
From: Campbell [mailto:c.macd@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 25 May 2000 23:04
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxxSubject: [ukha_d] Camcorder auto off..

I have a canon camcorder (uc5000) which I am attempting to set up with webcam32/homewatcher. Unfortunately after about 4 minutes on record pause (streaming to pc) it switches itself off.
 
I am looking for ideas to keep it on.
 
I tried x10 supply module off/on but it will not be controlled by power supply.
Another option is to put ir signal into comfort and use it...
 
Any other suggestions welcome...
 
Campbell





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