Bill Cory
May 5th, 2003, 07:01 PM
After lurking here for a really long time, I've taken everyone's collected advice and purchased my new setup: VX2000, Beachtek DXA-4 adapter, and an Azden SGM2X mic. I'm getting used to it. So far, I LOVE IT.
Plesae forgive me if this is redundant. But ... In previous posts, if I read them right, we were instructed to remove the cover plate of the Beachtek itself and scrape off the insulating material between the cover and the body. Beachtek includes instructions that are somewhat different.
Here is the exact text of the hot-pink-paper notice they packed with my just-received DXA-4:
"Sony VX1000 and VX200 Users: To ensure noise free recording on these camcorders with the DXA-4 adapter, the ground connection between the camera body and adapter should be improved.
"1.) Remove at least one of the four Philips head screws on the tripod plate on the underside of the camcorder." (Note from me: This requires a 00-size Philips screwdriver.)
"2.) Scrape away any paint around the [recessed portion of the] plate surface where the head of the screw touches this area.
"3.) Replace the scre(s) and you are done.
"This procedure allows a good ground path from the camera body through the tripod plate to the mounting bolt on the DXA-4 adapter for noise free operation. Please call or email us if you need any help. /S/ Beachtek, inc, (416) 690-9457; email: adapter@beachtek.com."
I wouldn't have put in the phone and address, but these particular ones aren't given on their website.
After doing what they instructed, I tested the setup and, voila, the intermittent buzz was history.
Like I said, hope this isn't redundant. Thanks to everyone for all the frank discussion, suggestions and helpful links. ----- Bill
Plesae forgive me if this is redundant. But ... In previous posts, if I read them right, we were instructed to remove the cover plate of the Beachtek itself and scrape off the insulating material between the cover and the body. Beachtek includes instructions that are somewhat different.
Here is the exact text of the hot-pink-paper notice they packed with my just-received DXA-4:
"Sony VX1000 and VX200 Users: To ensure noise free recording on these camcorders with the DXA-4 adapter, the ground connection between the camera body and adapter should be improved.
"1.) Remove at least one of the four Philips head screws on the tripod plate on the underside of the camcorder." (Note from me: This requires a 00-size Philips screwdriver.)
"2.) Scrape away any paint around the [recessed portion of the] plate surface where the head of the screw touches this area.
"3.) Replace the scre(s) and you are done.
"This procedure allows a good ground path from the camera body through the tripod plate to the mounting bolt on the DXA-4 adapter for noise free operation. Please call or email us if you need any help. /S/ Beachtek, inc, (416) 690-9457; email: adapter@beachtek.com."
I wouldn't have put in the phone and address, but these particular ones aren't given on their website.
After doing what they instructed, I tested the setup and, voila, the intermittent buzz was history.
Like I said, hope this isn't redundant. Thanks to everyone for all the frank discussion, suggestions and helpful links. ----- Bill