Continuous Power

Scott Routt · November 9th, 2006, 08:21 PM

Is there any way to keep the VX2100 powered on continuously with a tape in it so that it doesn't turn off?

I want to mount it in a room one hour before a show starts and be able to record with the remote control. I know the cam goes off automatically after 5 minutes, and I had hoped I would be able to power it up again with the remote control, but I haven't found a way to do it.

Terence Murphy · November 9th, 2006, 09:25 PM

I haven't tried this, but have you checked if it still cycles off if its plugged in? If that works, you could run it off an external battery pack.

-Terence

Scott Routt · November 10th, 2006, 07:42 AM

I tried that with the Sony HC3 and it works (doesn't go off when plugged in). And that is when the battery is also on the camera.

The VX2100 does go off when wearing it's battery and plugged in at the same time. But I haven't tried it plugged without the battery. Hopefully I'll have some time to try it before the party tonight. Got to go to the day job now though. Thanks!

Georg Liigand · November 11th, 2006, 03:19 AM

My VX2100 does not turn off when there is no tape in and running from battery. Just used that feature yesterday.

Scott Routt · November 11th, 2006, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Georg Liigand

My VX2100 does not turn off when there is no tape in and running from battery. Just used that feature yesterday.

Uh-huh. But that doesn't help me set the cameras up an hour before an event and discreetly record when the time is right. It's for parties when the entertainer thinks the guests are camera shy and won't react enthusiastically and candidly for a camera in their faces.

Of course, I understand that my VX will be better off in the wear and tear department now that it can't be done. But thanks.

November 9th, 2006, 08:21 PM	#1
Scott Routt Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 206	Continuous Power - VX2100 Is there any way to keep the VX2100 powered on continuously with a tape in it so that it doesn't turn off? I want to mount it in a room one hour before a show starts and be able to record with the remote control. I know the cam goes off automatically after 5 minutes, and I had hoped I would be able to power it up again with the remote control, but I haven't found a way to do it. __________________ Scott Routt "Talk is cheap unless you have a lot of audio toys"

November 10th, 2006, 07:42 AM	#3
Scott Routt Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 206	I tried that with the Sony HC3 and it works (doesn't go off when plugged in). And that is when the battery is also on the camera. The VX2100 does go off when wearing it's battery and plugged in at the same time. But I haven't tried it plugged without the battery. Hopefully I'll have some time to try it before the party tonight. Got to go to the day job now though. Thanks! __________________ Scott Routt "Talk is cheap unless you have a lot of audio toys"

November 11th, 2006, 03:19 AM	#4
Georg Liigand Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Estonia Posts: 214	My VX2100 does not turn off when there is no tape in and running from battery. Just used that feature yesterday. __________________ Panasonic GH5 V-Log L + Metabones 0.64x + Sigma Art 18-35 F1.8; DMW-XLR1; Panasonic HC-X1 camcorder; DJI Ronin MX - CINEFILM Estonia http://www.cinefilm.ee

November 9th, 2006, 09:25 PM	#2
Terence Murphy Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 161	I haven't tried this, but have you checked if it still cycles off if its plugged in? If that works, you could run it off an external battery pack. -Terence