Sleep mode on XL-1 at DVinfo.net

John Paulsel · December 3rd, 2002, 02:59 PM

Is there a way to defeat the automatic shut-off? Would like to use the XL-1 for I-mag use on large projection screens in a live "eng" sort of way; no need to record at the camera.

I figured out how to get the screen display crud off but can't for the life of me figure out how to keep the camera on unless it's in record mode.

Ken Tanaka · December 3rd, 2002, 03:20 PM

Leave the tape compartment door open. The XL1s enables the camera to remain on while putting the vcr portion of the camera to sleep. But not the XL1.

Edward Troxel · December 3rd, 2002, 03:25 PM

Better yet, leave the compartment door SHUT but DO NOT put in a tape. With no tape, the camera will not shut off.

Chris Hurd · December 3rd, 2002, 04:53 PM

See "Standby Mode Explained" in the Articles section of the XL1 Watchdog at www.dvinfo.net/xl1.htm

December 3rd, 2002, 02:59 PM	#1
John Paulsel Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pendleton (near Indianapolis), Indiana USA Posts: 49	Sleep mode on XL-1 Is there a way to defeat the automatic shut-off? Would like to use the XL-1 for I-mag use on large projection screens in a live "eng" sort of way; no need to record at the camera. I figured out how to get the screen display crud off but can't for the life of me figure out how to keep the camera on unless it's in record mode. __________________ John Paulsel Highpoint Productions "I'd do it for free but I don't!"

December 3rd, 2002, 03:20 PM	#2
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December 3rd, 2002, 04:53 PM	#4
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December 3rd, 2002, 03:25 PM	#3
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	Better yet, leave the compartment door SHUT but DO NOT put in a tape. With no tape, the camera will not shut off.