Is the XL2 firewire port as fragile as the XL1s? at DVinfo.net

Colton Davie · April 24th, 2006, 03:36 PM

I know the XL1s had a fragile firewire port, in that the circuit could blow when plugging/unplugging the cable with the camera on. In fact, I experienced it for myself. I have since acquired an XL2 and am wondering if it is as prone to such a failure.

Also, I am wanting to try out Canon's DV-PC Recorder. In the instructions, it says to turn on the camera before plugging it into the computer. Is it safe to do this?

Thank you for your time.

Jesse Redman · April 24th, 2006, 09:48 PM

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Jesse Redman · April 24th, 2006, 09:50 PM

Colton,

I haven't tried to plug my XL2 in while it was turned on. That is because I learned my lesson with DAW controllers. It seems that firewire is inherently prone to two problems, sensitivity to electrical overload and instability when using more than one firewire device.

I have not encountered a problem with the computer being on but I always plug in my outboard device then turn it on.

Since I encountered my original problem with my DAW, I just don't take any chances.

- Jesse

Colton Davie · April 27th, 2006, 10:47 PM

Okay. Thanks for the info.

April 24th, 2006, 03:36 PM	#1
Colton Davie Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 30	Is the XL2 firewire port as fragile as the XL1s? I know the XL1s had a fragile firewire port, in that the circuit could blow when plugging/unplugging the cable with the camera on. In fact, I experienced it for myself. I have since acquired an XL2 and am wondering if it is as prone to such a failure. Also, I am wanting to try out Canon's DV-PC Recorder. In the instructions, it says to turn on the camera before plugging it into the computer. Is it safe to do this? Thank you for your time.

April 24th, 2006, 09:48 PM	#2
Jesse Redman Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 182	Firewire -- accidental double post -- Last edited by Jesse Redman; April 24th, 2006 at 09:51 PM. Reason: -- accidental double post --

April 24th, 2006, 09:50 PM	#3
Jesse Redman Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 182	Firewire Colton, I haven't tried to plug my XL2 in while it was turned on. That is because I learned my lesson with DAW controllers. It seems that firewire is inherently prone to two problems, sensitivity to electrical overload and instability when using more than one firewire device. I have not encountered a problem with the computer being on but I always plug in my outboard device then turn it on. Since I encountered my original problem with my DAW, I just don't take any chances. - Jesse

April 27th, 2006, 10:47 PM	#4
Colton Davie Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 30	Okay. Thanks for the info.