DV out on HPX 500

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SeanH529

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I've looked through the manual, but I wasn't able to figure out my problem, so I figured I'd ask on the board.

We do media training videos with a Sony DSW500 because it has a firewire output that I can run right into a DVD recorder. Giving my client the DVD's after the training session.

We always keep a copy of the DVCAM tape in the office incase someone needs another copy made. We recently thought about using our HPX 500 with the P2 cards, and then just copying the P2 footage to a hard drive for our files.

The problem is in the field. It seems like the only time the firewire out of the HPX works is when we are in PC mode. Is there an internal menu I might be missing where I can have the output of the firewire send the live feed into my DVD recorder? This would be a great savings in tape stock!

I have already thought about using the RCA out's or even an advc 55 converter, the reason we like the Sony cam is because we can use 1 long firewire cable to attach to the recorder and not use a mess of cables.


Sean
 
I've not tried going direct to a DVD recorder, but I do frequently record via Adobe OnLocation.

I can record simultaneous to P2 Cards, as well as to the laptop. And other cool features with OL are that you have all the scopes, the monitor, etc. In addition, your HPX 500 will trigger OL to start and stop recording.

So, you could record directly to an external drive, and then at the end of the day, simply hand the drive over to the client and you're done.

-Brad
 
Thanks Stormdave

Thanks Stormdave

Actually, StormDave was right. We changed the recording mode to DV and we were able to shoot DV Cam 480i/30p on the P2 card and it triggered the firewire. Thank you!

After having this camera for almost 10 months we've never shot in anything less than 720P or DVCPRO 50 so this was a new trick that we never even knew existed.

For anyone else this might of helped, We could only shoot in 480i for this feature.



Sean
 
If we shoot 1080i50 or other compatible HD mode on P2 then does it also gets recorded on external drive thru firewire ?
 
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