Simple DVX newb question.

[ChipThome]

Does the hours meter on a DVX 100B tick off "record time", or is it just "powered on" time ???

 

[PerroneFord]

It's tape head time.

 

[jambredz]

As long as the camera in on and a tape is in there it "ticks". it doesnt have to be recording. (i duno if thats the same thing as what perrone said)

 

[ChipThome]

So for all functional purposes, it's going to be the time I have it powered on, as I don't see a reason to be on and not have a tape inserted.

Sound about right ???

 

[PerroneFord]

So for all functional purposes, it's going to be the time I have it powered on, as I don't see a reason to be on and not have a tape inserted.

Sound about right ???

No.

There are two EXCELLENT reasons why the camera would be on without a tape.

1. You are using an external recorder. (Like a Firestore)
2. You are providing a live feed only and don't need to record

I bought my DVX in 2004. It has 124 hours on it. Believe me, it's been on and in use for a LOT more than 124 hours. Generally in both scenarios listed above.

 

[Jordan_S]

I have been unable to stop the flashing red "no tape" icon despite setting it to ext while using a Firestore. What am I missing?

 

[PerroneFord]

I have been unable to stop the flashing red "no tape" icon despite setting it to ext while using a Firestore. What am I missing?

Nothing that I know of.

 

[Jordan_S]

Strange. It had been getting on my nerves and so I inserted a tape just to stop it. That's how I discovered the hour meter keeps rolling while a tape is just sitting inside.